Rough Draftffor this assignment what will be used for this Rough Draft

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Rough Draftffor this assignment what will be used for this Rough Draft


 For this assignment: For this problem imagine you are an accountant and come into work to find several urgent emails waiting for you to respond.
The first email is from Andrew, the president of a new division that has been started in the South east to manufacture customized electrical components. After the first two months he feels in the syllabus. Respond to Andrew with a prescription for control systems that he can put into place to forecast, monitor, and control sales expenses.
The second email is from Brenda the head of productions. Brenda wants to purchase an offset press to print manuels instead of purchasing them from local print shops. In the past the life of a product was several years and changes were minor. Today the product life cycle is less than 6 months and manuals are developed concurrent to the production startup.
	

International Business Paper

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This paper is on the Future Strategies and Conclusions of BP the oil company.
I need 4-5 pages
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Davenport BUSN520 assignment 4

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	 Week 4 Marketing Case Analysis 

The
 purpose of this assignment is to develop and demonstrate your ability
to analyze a case, utilizing a valid analysis framework. This assignment
 will require the synthesis of the video with course concepts from your
management text, supported with research citations and references.
Complete a thorough case analysis using the Case Analysis Guidelines.
Review
 the marketing video link provided on Starbucks Via. Then examine the
case analysis guidelines which will be the framework for the analysis of
 the video.
The complete document - Case Analysis Guidelines - can be found in your weekly materials. Please read the document thoroughly before you begin writing your case analysis!
Your paper should focus on the Starbucks product "Via" and be formatted as follows:
Synopsis of the situation (this should be brief)
Key issues
Identification of one key problem
Alternative solutions (2 or more) to the one key problem
Selected solution/why it was chosen
Your recommendation(s) on how to implement the selected solution
Present your analysis in APA format, using headings and in-text citations, and references.
The completed paper should be 6-8 pages in length.
Submit your completed paper to the Written Assignments folder by Week 4, Day 7.


Case Analysis Guidelines  



The purpose of a case analysis assignment is to provide you
with an opportunity to apply concepts from class to actual situations. Your case analysis should be professionally
written, concise, and in APA format. Please be sure to incorporate theories or
concepts from class, and outside research. Reference them appropriately.

Your case analysis should follow the model described below:

·
Review the case.

·
Begin your written analysis using the following
format and/or headings:

·
Synopsis of the Situation: Write a brief synopsis that describes the background information about the
case, an overview of the case.

·
Key Issues:
Definethe key
issues/factors in terms of marketing and the roles of the Key Players. You should include only those issues that
impact the identified problem.

·
Define the Problem & the Opportunity. Identify one key problem. While there may be several problems and a
multitude of symptoms, attempt to identify one problem, the resolution of which
would alleviate most of the symptoms found in the case. The problem can frequently be defined around
one of the key factors of marketing, target market, environment, or marketing
mix elements (product, price, promotion, or distribution).

·
Alternative Solutions. Develop two or more alternative solutions to the defined problem. This should not be a laundry list of actions
one could take to address every symptom, but alternative actions that could
correct the problem at hand. Identify
the pros and cons of implementing each alternative.

·
Selected Solution to the Problem: Select one of the alternatives and explain
why it would be best. Most of this work
is already done if the alternative solutions clearly point out advantages and
disadvantages to each.

·
Implementation/Recommendations:Identify how to implement the selected
solution and what the expected results (positive and negative) might be. Your
job is to identify an action, not put off action.



General
Guidelines:



1. Use APA Style including headings or labels. Using headings
or labels throughout your written analysis will help your reader follow your
analysis and recommendations. For example, if you are analyzing the weaknesses
of the firm in the case, include the heading Weaknesses.



2. Spend more time on Alternatives than Synopsis of Situation.
This is where you demonstrate your problem solving abilities. Be sure you (a) identify alternatives, (b)
evaluate each alternative, and (c) recommend the alternative you think is best.



3. Use topic sentences. You can help your reader more easily
evaluate your analysis by putting the topic sentence first in each paragraph
and following with statements directly supporting the topic sentence.



4. Be specific in your recommendations. Develop specific recommendations
logically and be sure your recommendations are well defended by your analysis.
Avoid using generalizations, clichés, and ambiguous
statements. Remember that any number of answers are possible and so your
professor is most concerned about how your reasoning led to your
recommendations and how well you develop and support your ideas.



5. Do not overlook implementation. Many good analyses receive
poor evaluations because they do not include a discussion of implementation.
Your analysis will be much stronger when you discuss how your recommendation
can be implemented. Include some of the specific actions needed to achieve the
objectives you are proposing.



6. Specifically state your assumptions. Cases, like all real
business situations, involve incomplete information. Therefore, it is important
that you clearly state any assumptions you make in your analysis.


	

Pepsi Coke Analysis Paper

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A. What are the primary lines of business of these two companies as shown in their notes to the financial statements?
B. Which company has the dominant position in beverage sales?
C. Which company has the greater percentage increase in total assets from 2006-2007?
D. Which company had more depreciation and amortization expense for 2007? Provide a rationale as to why there is a difference in these amounts between the two companies.
E. What type of income format(s) is used by these two companies? Identify any differences in income statement format between these two companies.
F. What are the gross profits, operating profits and net incomes for these two companies over the three year period 2005-2007? Which company has had better financial results over this period of time? (in millions)
G. What format(s) did these companies use to present their balance sheets?
H. How much working capital did each of these companies have at the end of 2007?
I. What is the most significant difference in the asset structure of the two companies? What causes this difference?
J. What were the two companies’ trends in net cash provided by operating activities of the period 2005 to 2007?
K. What were the cash and cash equivalents reported by Coca-Cola and PepsiCo at the end of 2007? What does each company classify as cash equivalents?
L. What were the accounts receivable (net) for Coca-Cola and PepsiCo at the end of 2007? Which company reports the greater allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (amount and percentage of gross receivable) at the end of 2007?
M. What is the amount of inventory reported by Coca-Cola at December 31, 2007, and by PepsiCo at December 29, 2007? What percent of total assets is invested in inventory by each company?
N. What inventory costing methods are used by Coca-Cola and PepsiCo? How does each company value its inventories?
O. Compute and compare the inventory turnover ratios and days to sell inventory for Coca-Cola and PepsiCo for 2007. Indicate why there might be a significant difference between the two companies.
P. What amount is reported in the balance sheets as property, plant, and equipment (net) of Coca-Cola at December 31, 2007, and of PepsiCo at December 29, 2007? What percentage of total assets is invested in property, plant, and equipment by each company?
Q. What depreciation methods are used by Coca-Cola and PepsiCo for property, plant, and equipment? How much depreciation was reported by Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in 2007, 2006, and 2005?
R. Compute and compare the following ratios for Coca-Cola and PepsiCo for 2007: Asset turnover, Profit margin on sales and Rate of return on assets.
S. What amounts for intangible assets were reported in their respective balance sheets by Coca-Cola and PepsiCo? What percentage of total assets is each of these reported amounts?
T. what periods of time did Coca-Cola and PepsiCo amortize their intangible assets?
U. What were Coca-Cola’s and PepsiCo’s net revenues (sales) for the year 2007? Which company increased its revenues more (dollars and percentage) from 2006-2007?
V. Are the recognition policies of Coca-Cola and PepsiCo similar? Explain.
	

Finance!!!!!!!!!!!!

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	Using an example of an existing company going public like Martha Stewart, why would Martha Stewart let her company go public give up "control" of the company she founded? I know having a company go public gives them plenty of capital to reinvest in the company, but why would she give up the ultimate control of the company she built? What happens to a company that is so dependent on a "brand person" like Martha Stewart or has the company been transformed beyond just being "her" anymore?	

Writing character: a character sketch of Alistair MacLeod

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Writing character: a character sketch of Alistair MacLeod
In literature as in life, the nature of a person’s character is revealed by:
1. 
their actions
2. 
their speech (monologue or dialogue)
3. 
their thoughts (inner monologue)
4. 
their appearance
5. 
other characters’ comments or behavior toward them
6. 
the narrator’s comments (in a work of fiction)
7. 
their habitat (home, office, cottage, etc.)
 
Your assignment is to view the documentary “Reading Alistair MacLeod,” and determine what you can about Mr. MacLeod’s character, as if he were a figure in one of his own novels or short stories.
Observe his physical mannerisms, way of speaking, appearance, facial expressions, gestures, body language, clothing, how he conducts himself when among family or in a public place. What characteristics of Alistair’s are revealed by others: his wife, children, friends? Using the list above as a guide, write a thorough and engaging character sketch of Alistair MacLeod in a narrative style.
Word count: less than 500, two pages or less
	

science help!!!!

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1.The outter edge of the continental margin is the: a) Continental edge b) Continental rise c) Edge of the abyssal plain d) Continental slope e) Shelf Break
2.The west coast of South America is an active margin. As such, it is characterized by all of the following except: a) Steep and rocky shorelines b) Earthquakes c) Volcanoes d) Steep continental slope e) Wide continental shelf
3. An example of a hypothesis that is not a valid scientific hypothesis because it cannot be proven false: a) the deepest spot on the ocean is off the coast of a volcanic island b) The sun revolves around the earth c) The earth is flat d) Organisms similar to deep-water marine worms live in the center of the earth e) Whales listen to sound
4. An experiment can be best described as: a) Controlling a particular factor in the field b) Obtaining data from the field c) Making observations from naturally occurring events d) A set of observation that become a hypothesis e) An artificially created situation to test a hypothesis
	

economics data bank

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____ 41. Figure 16-1.The figure is drawn for a
monopolistically competitive firm.

MR

Demand

MC

18

12

4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 Q

8

16

24

32

P

Refer to Figure 16-1.The firm’s profit-maximizing
level of output is

a. 8 units. c. 16 units.

b. 12 units. d. 24 units.

____ 42. Figure 16-6

Refer to Figure 16-6. The firm depicted in panel b
faces a horizontal demand curve. If panel b depicts a profit-maximizing firm,

a. it could be operating in either a perfectly competitive
market or in a monopolistically competitive

market.

b. it would not have excess capacity in its production as
long as it is earning zero economic profit.

c. it is able to choose the price at which it sells its
product.

d. the firm can always raise its profit by increasing production
since consumers will buy as much as

the firm can produce.

____ 43. Which of the following statements is correct?

a. If duopolists successfully collude, then their combined
output will be equal to the output that

would be observed if the market were a monopoly.

b. Although the logic of self-interest decreases a duopoly’s
price below the monopoly price, it does

not push the duopolists to reach the competitive price.

c. Although the logic of self-interest increases a duopoly’s
level of output above the monopoly level,

it does not push the duopolists to reach the competitive
level.

d. All of the above are correct.

____ 44. Table 17-4.The information in the
table below shows the total demand for high-speed Internet subscriptions in a

small urban market. Assume that each company that provides
these subscriptions incurs an annual fixed cost of

$200,000 (per year) and that the marginal cost of providing
an additional subscription is always $80.

Quantity Price (per year)

0 $320

2,000 $280

4,000 $240

6,000 $200

8,000 $160

10,000 $120

12,000 $ 80

14,000 $ 40

16,000 $ 0

Refer to Table 17-4. Suppose there is only one
high-speed Internet service provider in this market and it seeks to maximize
its profit. The company will

a. sell 6,000 subscriptions and charge a price of $200 for
each subscription.

b. sell 8,000 subscriptions and charge a price of $160 for
each subscription.

c. sell 10,000 subscriptions and charge a price of $120 for
each subscription.

d. sell 12,000 subscriptions and charge a price of $80 for
each subscription.

____ 45. Refer to Table 17-4. Assume there are two
high-speed Internet service providers that operate in this market. If they are
able to collude on the quantity of subscriptions that will be sold and on the
price that will be charged for subscriptions, then their agreement will
stipulate that

a. each firm will charge a price of $120 and each firm will
sell 5,000 subscriptions.

b. each firm will charge a price of $160 and each firm will
sell 4,000 subscriptions.

c. each firm will charge a price of $100 and each firm will
sell 3,000 subscriptions.

d. each firm will charge a price of $200 and each firm will
sell 3,000 subscriptions.

____ 46. Refer to Table 17-4. Assume there are two
profit-maximizing high-speed Internet service providers operating in this market.
Further assume that they are able to collude on the quantity of subscriptions
that will be sold and on the price that will be charged for subscriptions. How
much profit will each company earn?

a. $80,000 c. $160,000

b. $120,000 d. $210,000

____ 47. Refer to Table 17-4. Assume there are two
profit-maximizing high-speed Internet service providers operating in this

market. Further assume that they are not able to collude on
the price and quantity of subscriptions to sell. How many

subscriptions will be sold altogether when this market
reaches a Nash equilibrium?

a. 6,000 c. 10,000

b. 8,000 d. 12,000

____ 48. Refer to Table 17-4. Assume there are two
high-speed Internet service providers operating in this market. Further assume
that they are not able to collude on the price and quantity of subscriptions to
sell. What price will they charge for a subscription when this market reaches a
Nash equilibrium?

a. $120 c. $200

b. $160 d. $240

____ 49. Refer to Table 17-4. Assume that there are
two profit-maximizing high-speed Internet service providers operating in this
market. Further assume that they are not able to collude on the price and
quantity of subscriptions to sell. How much profit will each firm earn when
this market reaches a Nash equilibrium?

a. $120,000 c. $200,000

b. $150,000 d. $225,000

____ 50. If an oligopolist is part of a cartel that is
collectively producing the monopoly level of output, then that oligopolist has
the incentive to lower production with the aim of

a. lowering prices.

b. increasing profits for the group of firms as a whole.

c. increasing profits for itself, regardless of the impact
on profits for the group of firms as a whole.

d. None of the above is correct.
	

Net present value: The Cyclone Golf Resorts is redoing its golf course at a cost of $2,744,320

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Net present value: The Cyclone Golf Resorts is redoing its golf course at a cost of $2,744,320. It expects to generate cash flows of $1, 223,445, $2,007,812, and $3,147,890 over the next three years. If the appropriate discount rate for the firm is 13 percent, what is the NPV of this project?
$4,836,752
$7,581,072
$2,092,432
$3,112,459
Net present value: Cortez Art Gallery is adding to its existing buildings at a cost of $2 million. The gallery expects to bring in additional cash flows of $520,000, $700,000, and $1,000,000 over the next three years. Given a required rate of return of 10 percent, what is the NPV of this project?
-$1,802,554
$1,802,554
-$197,446
$197,446
Payback: Elmer Sporting Goods is getting ready to produce a new line of gold clubs by investing $1.85 million. The investment will result in additional cash flows of $525,000, $812,500, and 1,200,000 over the next three years. What is the payback period for this project?
2.43 years
1.57 years
More than 3 years
3 years
Internal rate of return: Quick Sale Real Estate Company is planning to invest in a new development. The cost of the project will be $23 million and is expected to generate cash flows of $14,000,000, $11,750,000, and $6,350,000 over the next three years. The company's cost of capital is 20 percent. What is the internal rate of return on this project? (Round to the nearest percent.)
20%
24%
22%
28%
An investment of $116 generates after-tax cash flows of $50 in Year 1, $97 in Year 2, and $90 in Year 3. The required rate of return is 20 percent. The net present value is closest to
$45.11.
$22.22.
$28.71.
$33.19.
Given the following cash flows for a capital project, calculate the NPV and IRR. The required rate of return is 8 percent.
Year 0	1	2	3	4	5 Cash Flows	$-45341	$13821	$14823	$15802	$9075	$4785
NPV=2261. IRR=11.66%
NPV=2636. IRR=10.51%
NPV=2261. IRR=10.51%
NPV=2636. IRR=11.66%
	

help with finance work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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A person is considering buying the stock of two home health companies that are similar in all respects except the proportion of earning paid out as dividends. Both companies are expected to earn $6 per share in the coming year, but company D (for dividends) is excepted to pay out the entire amount as dividends, why company G ( for growth ) is expected to pay out only one third of its earning or $2 per share. The companies are equally risky; their required rate of return is $15 percent. D’s constant growth rate is zero and G’s is 8.33 percent. What are the intrinsic values of stocks D and G?
Medical Corporation of America (MCA) has a current stock price of $36 and its last dividends (Do) were $2.40. In view of MCA‘s strong financial position, its required rate of return is 12 percent. If MCA’s dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate in the future, what is the firm expected stock price in five year?
A broker offer to sell you shares of Bay Area Healthcare, which just paid a dividend of $2 per share. the dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5 percent per year. the stocks required rate of return is 12 percent.
 a. what is the expected dollar dividend over the next three years?
 b. what is the current value of the stock and the expected stock price at the end of each of the next three years?
 c. what is the expected dividend yield and capital gains yield for each of the next three years?
 d. what is the expected total return for each of the next three years?
 e. how does the expected total return compare with the required rate of return on the stock? does this make sense? explain your answer.
4. Lucas Clinics last dividend (Do) was $1.50. its current equilibrium stock price is $15.75 and its expected growth rate is a constant 5 percent. if the stockholders required rate of return is 15 percent, what is the expected dividend yield and expected capital gains yield for the coming year?