Acc202 module 4 discussion latest 2017
Subject: Business / Accounting
Question
Module 4 discussion
Review the section on international accounting in each of Chapters 13, 14, and 16. Discuss the major similarities and differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Which of the differences do you find most interesting? If there is a convergence between U.S. GAAP and IFRS, would you choose the U.S. GAAP or IFRS method? Why?
Com208 Unit 7 quiz latest 2017
Subject: Communications / General Communications Question
Unit 7 quiz
Question 1
Which of the following is TRUE about conflict?
Answers:
a.
It is not so much the conflict that creates the problem as the way in which you approach and deal with the conflict.
b.
If two people engage in relationship conflict, it means their relationship is unhealthy.
c.
Conflict hurts an interpersonal relationship.
d.
Conflict is bad because it reveals our negative selves.
Question 2
_____________________ conflict centers on facts—objects, events, and persons in the world usually external to the people involved in the conflict.
Answers:
a.
Inferential
b.
Factual
c.
Content
d.
Relationship
Question 3
Which is the ideal style of conflict?
Answers:
a.
collaborating
b.
accommodating
c.
avoiding
d.
competing
Question 4
This style of conflict management represents great concern for your own needs and desires and little concern for the needs and desires of others.
Answers:
a.
competing
b.
collaborating
c.
accommodating
d.
avoiding
Question 5
Which of the following is NOT true in regard to online conflict?
Answers:
a.
Online conflict is usually more positive than face-to-face conflict.
b.
The same conflicts that arise in face-to-face conflict can happen in online conflict.
c.
It can range from posting irrelevant messages to trolling.
d.
Online conflict often centers on the violation of Internet courtesy.
Question 6
When Leonardo and Kate argue, Kate’s all-too-frequent strategy is to bring up all of Leonardo’s previous failures and indiscretions. Kate’s behavior is best described as
Answers:
a.
blame.
b.
silencers.
c.
gunnysacking.
d.
face-detracting.
Question 7
Anna is willing to speak up when she feels like she has a point to make and is defending a cause she believes in. Anna will score high on
.
Answers:
a.
aggressiveness.
b.
extroversion.
c.
assertiveness.
d.
argumentativeness.
Question 8
Whenever, he engages in conflict, Tommy starts yelling, which prevent his partner from constructively responding. This is an example of the use of (a)
Answers:
a.
gunnysacking.
b.
silencer.
c.
beltlining.
d.
catastrophizing.
Question 9
Physical flight, falling asleep, or just mentally withdrawing are all examples of
Answers:
a.
gunnysacking.
b.
avoidance.
c.
redefinition.
d.
empathy.
Question 10
_____________________ hat asks that you look at the upside.
Answers:
a.
Positive benefits
b.
Negative
c.
Feeling
d.
Fact
Question 11
The most common type of verbal aggressiveness is
Answers:
a.
cursing.
b.
character attack.
c.
threatening.
d.
teasing.
Question 12
Which of the following is NOT a way to communicate equality when dealing with conflict?
Answers:
a.
stress your own opinions first
b.
avoid interrupting
c.
recognize cultural differences
d.
make requests and avoid demands
Question 13
John really didn’t want to take on another shift Saturday, but he didn’t want to make waves with his supervisor, so he said yes. This is an example of the ____________ conflict style.
Answers:
a.
avoiding
b.
collaborating
c.
compromising
d.
accommodating
Question 14
Ryley and Tyler were trying to decide which movie to go to—the comedy film or the new romance film. They decide to go to the comedy film tonight and see the romance film next week. This is an example of
Answers:
a.
compromising.
b.
competing.
c.
avoiding.
d.
accommodating
Question 15
_______________________ techniques involve helping the other person to maintain a positive image.
Answers:
a.
Face-enhancing
b.
Avoidance
c.
Gunnysacking
d.
Face-detracting
The expectations augmented Phillips Curve
Subject: Business / General Business
Question
Question 1 (2 + 2 + 2 = 6 marks)
The expectations augmented Phillips Curve has the form: . Suppose that currently in the economy we have, , and some points along the expectations augmented Phillips Curve are illustrated in the table below.
Exhibit A
Price Inflation ()
% Unemployment Rate ()
24
3
22
4
20
5
18
6
16
7
14
8
(a) Given the data in the table calculate the value of in the expectations augmented Phillips Curve.
(b) The central bank would like to have, . Illustrate the gradualist and cold-turkey approaches to getting inflation down using the Phillips Curve assuming adaptive expectations. In the case of the gradualist approach assume that is cut in two sets; first to 10% then to 0%. Identify the maximum unemployment rate that will be reached in the case of the cold-turkey approach.
(c) For the case of cold turkey, how would the adjustment process you outlined above differ if economic agents had rational expectations? [Instructions: No diagrams should be used here. Explain your answer in words. Maximum 100 words. You must enter the word count of your answer.]
(word count: ?)
Question 2 (2 + 2 = 4 marks)
Suppose that the economy is at full employment and is hit by a negative supply shock such as a large rise in oil prices.
(a) Illustrate this in an AD-AS diagram indicating the new level of prices and output.
(b) Discuss and illustrate in an AD-AS diagram the short run and long run effects on the economy of the central bank adopting the following policies. [Instructions: Maximum 50 words. You must enter the word count of your answer.]
(i) doing nothing
(word count: ?)
(ii) increasing the money supply
(word count: ?)
Question 3 (2 + 2 = 4 marks)
Suppose that Trumponomicsâthe economic policy of new President of the United States, Donald Trumpâseems likely to involve cutting taxes and increasing government spending.
(a) Illustrate what you think the effects of such a policy are likely to be on price and potential output in the long run using an AD-AS model in. [No discussion needed. Illustrate your diagram clearly.]
(b) Discuss how the nature of the changes you illustrate in (a) will depend upon exactly what kind of tax cuts and spending increases are implemented. [Instructions: Maximum 150 words. You must enter the word count of your answer.]
(word count: ?)
Question 4 (2 + 2 + 2 = 6 marks)
In the following questions we are considering the neoclassical growth model.
(a) In a diagram illustrate an economy in a steady state. Identify the steady state level of output per capita () and capital per capita (). Also determine the growth rate in , , output () and capital () at the steady state as a function of the model parameters; the savings rate (), the population growth rate () and the depreciation rate (). [Instructions: Maximum 100 words. You must enter the word count of your answer.]
(word count: ?)
(b) Suppose there is an increase in the population rate to . Illustrate the new steady state equilibrium for output per capita (), capital per capita () relative to that in (a). Also determine the growth rate in , , and at the steady state as a function of the model parameters compared with that in (a). [Instructions: Maximum 100 words. You must enter the word count of your answer.]
(word count: ?)
(c) Given your answer in (b) comment on the effectiveness of population growth as a driver of increases in the steady state output per capita. Discuss other factors which could lead to rises in steady state output per capita in the neoclassical growth model. [Instructions: No diagram should be used here. Maximum 200 words. You must enter the word count of your answer.]
(word count: ?)
POLI330 Week 1 Quiz Latest 2017 April
Subject: Political Science / General Political Science
Question
Question 1. Question :
(TCO 1) Anthropology applies most to political science based on which example?
People are born with predispositions towards conservative or liberal views.
People join groups because they have innate desires to be with others.
Many ruling families maintained power by passing down their authority from one generation to the next.
Power typically ends up with those with the most resources.
Question 2. Question :
(TCO 1) Which of the following did Machiavelli contribute to the study of politics?
Social contract theory
The role of power in politics
The role of wealth in society
The connection between race and politics
Question 3. Question :
(TCO 1) When people base their views on beliefs that may not be based in reality, they are behaving _____.
irrationally
rationally
politically
legitimately
Question 4. Question :
(TCO 1) Which of the following best exemplifies sovereignty?
The United States negotiating a trade agreement with Canada
The people of France acknowledging the authority of their president
Israel asserting jurisdiction over the Gaza Strip
President Obama having the support of the people who elected him
Question 5. Question :
(TCO 1) Despite a disputed 2000 presidential election, once President George W. Bush took office, few people doubted his _____.
charisma
control
legitimacy
sovereignty
Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 11.
Points Received: 3 of 3
Comments:
Question 6. Question :
(TCO 1) A theory that is tested in an attempt to prove or refute with evidence, is known as _____.
scholarship
corruption
a methodology
a hypothesis
Question 7. Question :
(TCO 1) _____ refers to something based on observable evidence.
Quantify
Hypothesis
Qualify
Empirical
Question 8. Question :
(TCO 1) Descriptions of political phenomena often lack _____.
rationality
reasoning
theory
balance
Question 9. Question :
(TCO 1) Which political science subfield studies the interface of politics and economics?
Public administration
Public policy
Comparative politics
Political theory
Question 10. Question :
(TCO 1) The notion that politicians think practically and political scientists think abstractly is indicative of which of the following?
Political scientists often train politicians.
Politicians often train political scientists.
Political scientists and politicians are different in that the former studies the latter.
Political scientists and politicians are often indistinguishable.
HIST405 All Discussions Latest 2017 April
Subject: History / General History
Question
HIST405 Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 April
dq 1
The Cost of Expansion (graded)
Explain how and why slavery developed in the American colonies. Why couldn’t colonists use indentured servants as they had in the past? How would you describe the differences between slaves and indentured servants?
dq 2
Colonial Identities (graded)
The colonies of New England, the Mid –Atlantic and the Upper and Lower South developed their own forms of culture, conduct and commerce. Given the choice, where would you have preferred to live?
HIST405 Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 April
dq 1
The American Revolution (graded)
How did the British colonists evolve from good citizens to revolutionaries who could compose and back something as special as the Declaration of Independence? What were the causes of the American Revolution?
dq 2
Confederation and Constitution (graded)
What were the main problems with the Articles of Confederation that led to the Constitutional Convention of 1787? How did the national government under the Constitution differ from the Articles of Confederation?
HIST405 Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 April
dq 1
The Market Revolution (graded)
Discuss America’s transportation revolution that took place during the first half of the 1800s, including the development of roads, canals, railroads, and steamboats. How did they contribute to the “market revolution?” Elaborate.
dq 2
Manifest Destiny (graded)
Why did the Mexican War of 1846 take place? Was the war necessary? Was it a good thing? What does this war tell us about this period of American history? Was it God’s plan that the U.S. extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific, or were imperialists looking for a way to defend what they planned to do anyway? Elaborate.
HIST405 Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 April
dq 1
The Civil War (graded)
In the beginning, each side in the Civil War believed the war would be brief and that their side would win. What advantages did each side hold that made them feel this way? Elaborate.
dq 2
Reconstruction (graded)
Lincoln had one plan for bringing the rebel states back into the Union; Andrew Johnson another; and the Radical Republican Congress a third. Discuss the aims of each president, and explain why and in what ways Congress took control of Reconstruction.
HIST405 Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 April
dq 1
America and the Industrial Revolution (graded)
Describe the basic industries of America’s Industrial Revolution and explain what made the men who controlled them so successful. Select one industry to argue your point (such as the petroleum industry). Were the men who dominated this industry “robber barons,” as some suggested, or simply good businessmen? Explain your answer.
dq 2
Imperialism and America (graded)
Discuss the events that drew the United States into World War I. To what extent did ethnicity play a role in America’s neutrality from 1914-1917? How significant was America’s contribution to the war effort? Elaborate.
HIST405 Week 6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 April
dq 1
The Civil War (graded)
In the beginning, each side in the Civil War believed the war would be brief and that their side would win. What advantages did each side hold that made them feel this way? Elaborate.
dq 2
World War II (graded)
What were the underlying causes of World War II? Select one event that you think irrevocably led the world (and the U.S.) to war more than any other event. Argue your selection with details that support your answer.
HIST405 Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 April
dq 1
The Cold War and America (graded)
How did the Cold War affect the social and political climate in the United States during the 1950s? In particular, how do you explain McCarthyism and the Red Scare? Can you think of any modern parallels to these events, when fear and paranoia threatened basic American liberties? Elaborate.
dq 2
Terrorism in the 21st Century (graded)
Discuss how you see the “war on terrorism” as of this date. Do you think the United States should be engaged in such a war? Give reasons for or against this war and whether or not we are giving up our own principles to wage it.
CARD405 Week 6 Discussion Latest 2017 March
Subject: General Questions / General General Questions
Question
Responding to Interview Questions (graded)
Once you have a resumé that gets noticed by employers, the next step in securing the job that you want is to interview successfully. The key to interviewing successfully is your ability to respond appropriately and well to the questions asked during the interview. Pick three questions from the following list (Martucci Lamarre, 2006, p. 121) and tell us how you would respond to them.
Tell me something about yourself.
Why should I hire you?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
Why are you applying for this position?
How are you qualified for this position?
Why are you interested in working for our firm?
What can you contribute to this company?
What are your short-term goals?
What are your long-term goals?
MBA599 project phase 3 and powerpoint
Subject: Business / Management
Question
MBA 599 – Strategic Management Case Project
This capstone course requires each student to construct a detailed and well-thought-out analysis of a business employing all the relevant strategic analysis tools studied in the course. This project will take the full term to complete. It is our sincere hope that you will find this project to be the most rewarding effort in your educational career.
Project Overview This course is designed to help you develop strategic skills that can be used in management. The process of strategic planning is an iterative cycle of research and analysis, ending with a series of choices about what will be attempted and how it will be approached. The most tangible output is the strategic planning document. The most important output is the increased understanding that the participants acquire. Accordingly, the assessment of the final project will be heavily dependent on the quality of the strategic thinking inside that polished report. Students that focus on the expeditious completion of the steps may find that they have shortchanged the important and time-consuming exploration and thinking that is necessary to create a quality strategic case. Since not all tools can tell the planner which factors and alternatives are important to consider, the planner should pull in as much diverse information and perspectives as possible. Additionally, you should put yourselves in the competitor’s shoes and consider how the “game” will play out. Your homework and subsequent improvements are intended to become a primary basis for the exploration and questioning that drives your strategic understanding and creative ideas. In addition, it is important to test your strategic thinking and your use of analytical tools in preparation for your final project.
Tips for Selecting an Organization As you select an organization for your class project, it is important that you select one that is interesting, possibly useful to you in your career, industry, or interests, and allows you to explore strategic challenges in a meaningful way. If you select the industry in which you currently work, you must address two critical issues: (1) integrating and clearly citing existing information. (You will need to delineate work you’ve contributed as opposed to pre-existing information), and (2) succinctly presenting existing information while adding new insight, analysis, and plans that substantially add to strategy development, implementation, and/or assessment of the organization. An organization or industry you are interested in should give you better access to information although you need to pay careful attention to the points made above.
Do not underestimate the degree to which you will need to be an expert in the selected industry and related areas. It is impossible to create a strategy without understanding the terms, technologies, market changes, and so forth in great depth. As soon as you select a topic, you should establish (or monitor) news feeds from several major sources of business news to keep abreast of actions in your industry.
Public companies are preferred for these plans as SEC filings and investment analyses are available through research. Some of the firm’s main competitors will likely be public so that you can research them as well. Large, diversified, companies can be difficult for purposes of this course (unless their diversification is relatively narrow, and largely in one “solutions space”). Large organizations (e.g. GE) may file consolidated reports, and you may not have access to dis-aggregated information on the division that you are analyzing. Additionally, it’s better to select a company/industry under “duress” or at least struggling. The reason is its very difficult to add new strategic ideas for a company that is doing well.
You may select any form of organization including profit, non-profit, and government organizations. However, please take into consideration that within these various organizations, the strategic thinking can be quite different and some can pose challenges for the planner. Most organizations have some type of customer base and opportunities for improvement. Charitable organizations compete against other nonprofits for time and money. Educational organizations compete for students. Regulated utilities compete for customers among themselves (e.g., gas versus electric) and in conjunction with governments to attract new industry. Units of governmental entities may be the most difficult, but even those organizations have customers who can choose to live in a different locality or elect government officials
willing to change the status quo. If you are undecided, medium or small-size competitive, profit-oriented organizations may provide the best platform for applying course concepts.
Project Deliverables
Phase 1 – Modules 1-3 (Outline for Strategic Management Case)
? Introduction of the company (limit to a maximum of three single-spaced pages). o Description of the firm and its products o Company history (brief history, critical events, competitors, leadership), including strategic elements of its history o Vision and mission statement o Assessment of mission and vision ? External assessment o EFE and CPM with strategic implications o Analysis of competitive position, opportunities, and threats ? Internal assessment o IFE with strategic implications o Financial ratio analysis with key conclusions and implications for strategic choice o Overall analysis of internal capabilities and implications for your strategic decisions
Module 1: Select company and secure instructor approval. Once approved, create plan outline, insert current mission and vision.
Module 2: Complete an EFE and CPM for your company (including analysis and conclusions) and insert in your working draft which you will hold until you submit Phase 1 during Module 3. .
Module 3: Complete an IFE and calculate financial ratios (including analysis and conclusions) for your company and insert in your plan to submit at the end of Module 3.
Submit all of Phase 1 to the Dropbox no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EST of Module 3. (This Dropbox basket is linked to Turnitin.)
Phase 2 – Modules 4-6 (includes revisions to Phase 1 based on the instructor’s feedback)
? Internal assessment (continued from Phase 1—include IFE and financial ratios) o Current strategy (brief description of the firm’s current strategies), including current use of technology o SWOT matrix with strategic implications for the company o BCG matrix with strategic implications for the company o Space or other matrices with strategic implications for the company o Possible strategic alternatives o Evaluation of current organizational structure o Recommendation changes (if needed) to the structure, culture (including values), processes, rewards, or technology
Module 4: Integrate instructor feedback from Phase 1.
Module 5: Develop SWOT, BCG, SPACE, and IE matrices with strategic implications for the company.
Module 6: Develop alternative strategies for your company with strengths and weaknesses of each.
Submit all of Phase 2 to the Dropbox no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EST of Module 6. (This Dropbox basket is linked to Turnitin.)
Phase 3 – Modules 7-8 (includes revisions to Phase 2 based on the instructor’s feedback)
? Strategic analysis, choices, impact, and measurement o Product-positioning map o Evaluation of strategies and objectives to achieve most favorable market position o Description of how you would implement your strategies o Milestones (steps for each major initiative with their timelines o Specific results you want to achieve including market, financial, and product or service goals o Financial projection (minimum three years) o Presentation with audio – see below o Executive summary – see below
Presentation with audio The final submission for your project includes developing a PowerPoint presentation with embedded audio files. Each slide must contain an audio file in which you offer insight to the material in the slide and key points the professor should take away from the visual information in the PowerPoint. You should minimize repeating points made in the slide other than emphasizing important components. To put this simply, please do not read the slides verbatim but make sure to add value to what is presented on the slide to improve the understanding of your work. The presentation with audio is a significant component of the final submission, so please makes sure to offer your best work, speak clearly, emphasize the strategic implications of your work, and engage the viewer.
Executive summary (compiled with concise and critical elements from the detailed work) While done as a last step, this goes in front of the report, after the index. A final and all- encompassing analysis is presented, along with the recommendations that you would make to the firm’s board of directors. This includes identifying what you recommend, and briefly outlining alternatives considered, key implementation steps, and the impact of the implementation on the company’s performance and competitive position.
Module 7: Develop a product-positioning map with strategic implications for the company. Conduct final evaluation of alternative strategies and detailed description of selected strategy.
Module 8: Develop detailed implementation and assessment plan. Complete financial projections. Create presentation with audio. Complete the executive summary and insert into the plan. Complete all editing, verification, and citing of all sources, and insert graphs and illustrations.
Submit all of Phase 3 to the Dropbox no later than Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EST of Module 8. (This Dropbox basket is linked to Turnitin.)
Project Submission Please do not jeopardize completing your MBA! Before you begin, read the plagiarism policy in the syllabus and catalogue. There is zero tolerance for plagiarism in this course. Any case of plagiarism will be taken seriously. All assignments will be submitted to Turnitin and be subject to additional validation by the professor. Work from prior classes cannot be used in this course without prior, written permission from the professor.
Project Evaluation All sections of the plan are evaluated based on: 1. Correctness and completeness: models/matrices used in the case are reasonably sound/accurate and thorough. 2. Strategic analysis and conclusions: points made are insightful and clear with relative importance distinguished (not just a “rehash” of the facts).
3. Logical sequence and continuity of writing: the reader can seamlessly move from paragraph to paragraph or section without losing his or her train of thought. 4. Grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure are at the graduate level. 5. External sources: the ability to integrate and interpret external sources of information. As a capstone class, the external research is extensive, relevant, and informative to the company’s direction, its competition, industry, and choices. 6. Language: the effective use of standard business terms especially those emphasized in the David text and prior business courses.
See the full grading rubric at the conclusion of this document.
Tips for Completing the Project You should expect to build up a large mass of analyses before you can put together a coherent case. In the end, a great case will always look “simple” relative to the countless hours going down many different paths in order to build understanding. The volume of material generated can distract from the creative part of the process. The following suggestions are designed to serve as a reminder for things not identified distinctly in the assignments, the syllabus, or the textbook Plan preparation guidelines.
1. Company and industry background Use your own judgment to determine the amount of background to include. Over-detailed company history is usually irrelevant and rarely improves the report. On the other hand, a history of strategic moves and competitive reactions might be very illustrative. Decide what to include based on whether that information is important to understanding the future environment and strategic choices. Market share, financial strength, brand image, and the like are always relevant strategically.
2. Address uncertainty In your strategic analysis, make sure to state any assumptions related to your business. If you believe there is going to be high risk, describe contingency plans or alternate scenarios.
3. Discuss the things that create organizational culture and behavior necessary to support the strategy a. What operational and motivational processes create the culture (acting your way into a new way of thinking, identity orientation, incentives, etc.)? b. What organizational structure fits the mission/vision, the operational approach, and the need for adaptability or stability? c. Make sure to delineate your ethics standards including values the company lives by.
4. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and internal/external (IE) matrices Some of you may think that the BCG and IE matrices are not relevant to your project since your organization only reports one business segment. First, these exhibits are important to think through and are required even if they only have one product line. Second, there are often more segments in any organization than meets the eye. The reason to break up the business into component parts is to shed some light on the strategic positioning and future potential. Ask yourself, are there segments that behave differently (different customers, competitors, growth rates, success factors, etc.)? You can be sure that Wal-Mart is looking at grocery, clothing, pharmacy, electronics, toys, garden, and automotive all separately, and possibly even separating seasonal items. For purposes of this class, approximations can be used whenever necessary to separate a subunit. Pushing the analysis down to a more detailed level forces you to recognize what you know and what you do not know. I am more concerned with strategic thinking than with availability of detailed data. You can put estimated numbers in your plans as long as a note is added explaining the basis, reasoning, and level of uncertainty.
5. Implementation Your implementation strategy must show how it is aligned with your strategic objectives. The strategic-level implementation questions are mainly resource-related (where the money/people
come from) and timing issues (when are initiatives expected to happen). In addition, if there is something specific mentioned in the analysis (e.g., a trend, a weakness, concerns about the competitive response) that affects implementation, then you need to include the relevant part of the implementation approach mentioned as part of the strategy. If there is not anything notable in these kinds of areas, then specific content is not required in the report.
6. Overall assessment of the strategy As you prepare your strategies, it will be helpful to review Rumelt’s four criteria: a. Consistency i. Strategy should not present inconsistent goals and policies. ii. All of the pieces of your overall strategic approach should be aligned. b. Consonance i. Strategy should examine sets of trends. c. Feasibility d. Advantage i. Strategy should include creation or maintenance of competitive advantage.
7. Sources Follow APA style guide to write the case. Cite within the body of your case and include a reference list. This is particularly true for any source data that will come from financial reports and corporate websites.
Project Grading (See detailed grading rubric at end of these instructions) Eighty percent (80%) of the course grade will be determined based on the Strategic Management Case as distributed below:
1. Phase 1: Proposal and initial analysis (20% of course grade) 2. Phase 2: Substantive draft (20% of course grade) 3. Phase 3: Final Case (40% of course grade)
Example Outline and Structure for the Strategic Plan (Headings) The outline below is an example and should be modified to adapt to your company. The primary headings are good ways to organize your work into logical sections (e.g., internal analysis, external analysis, etc.).
Cover Page
Index
Executive Overview
Introduction of the Company Description of the firm Company history Vision and mission statement Strategic elements of the history Overall assessment
External Assessment EFE and CPM Analysis of competitive position, opportunities, and threats
Internal Assessment Financial ratio analysis IFE Analysis of internal capabilities and implications for your strategic decisions to follow Current strategy, including current use of technology
Possible alternatives SWOT matrix BCG matrix Space or other matrices Description of core values you would use to create the desired culture Evaluation of current organizational structure Recommendation changes (if needed) to the structure, processes, rewards, or technology
Strategic Analysis, Choices, Impact, and Measurement Product-positioning map Evaluation of strategies and objectives to achieve most favorable market position Description of how you would implement your strategies Milestones (steps for each major initiative with their timelines Specific results you want to achieve including market, financial, and product or service goals, and how and when they will be measured Financial projection (minimum three years) Presentation with audio
Grading Rubric
Component
No submission
Novice
Basic
Proficient
Exceptional
MBA 599.01; MBA 599.04; & MBA 599.06
Program Outcome #1 – Apply key knowledge of core business management functions (management, marketing, accounting, and finance)
Description of the firm (brief history, critical strategic events, competitors, leadership, etc.). If there are any general situational assumptions or limitations on the scope of the analysis, these should also be specified here. This section should be limited to a maximum of five pages. Note: Some students may select a new business venture for a firm they would seriously consider starting. For these students, this section will focus on a research based history, critical strategic events, emerging competition, and industry leaders.
0 < 15 15-16 17-18 19-20
MBA 599.02 & MBA 599.03
Outcome #5 – Recognize and effectively analyze complex business problems using critical thinking skills
The strategic analysis of the firm. The results of each strategic tool are presented along with a discussion of importance and implications. Also required are sections for financial analysis and assumptions, although the specific contents of these sections may vary considerably. ? Discussion on external opportunities and threats ? Discussion on internal strength and weaknesses ? Subsection for each model (CPM, EFE, IFE, SWOT, SPACE, BCG, IE, QSPM) on the firm, analysis and strategic implications ? Specific strategic strategies and long-term objectives
0 < 15 15-16 17-18 19-20
MBA 599.07 & MBA 599.09
Outcome #6 – Make ethical business decisions within the context of a diverse set of stakeholders and in an economically responsible manner
Financial strategic assessment. This section should integrate the findings from all of the analytical exercises employed in Phase 2 (strategic analysis of the firm). A final and all- encompassing analysis is presented, along with recommendations that you would make to the firm’s board of directors. This would include identifying what you would and would not do, and outlining any relevant alternate scenario plans or contingency plans. Be sure to address any potential competitive reaction. ? Revenue, cost, and financial implications. (Note: you should prepare five-year financial statements) ? Project timeline, key milestones, and specific annual objectives ? Method for reviewing and evaluating strategy implementation
0 < 15 15-16 17-18 19-20
MBA 599.10
Outcome #4 – Apply widely used technology to management issues
The plan should discuss current use of technology, consideration of any new technology solutions or potential for improvements in the use of technology.
Internal Assessment ? Current Strategy (brief description of the firm’s current strategies), be sure to discuss current use of technology ? Recommendation changes (if needed) to the structure, culture (including values), processes, rewards and technology
0 < 15 15-16 17-18 19-20
MBA 599.08A
Outcome #2A – Exhibit clear and concise written business communication skills
Written communication: ? Grammar ? Spelling ? Cover page ? Table of contents ? Use of appropriate business language and terms ? Consistency, clarity, and logical progression of analysis and conclusions
0 < 7 7-8 9 10
MBA 599.08B
Outcome #2B – Exhibit clear and concise oral business communication skills 1. Use of Media. ? Visual aids are used are: o Appropriate and professional. o Easy to read. o Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the presentation. 2. Delivery ? Language choices are appropriate and enhance the effectiveness of the presentation. ? Delivery techniques make the presentation compelling. ? Presenter sound polished and confident. ? Presenter engages the audience. ? Presenters stays within the allotted time limit (approximately 10-15 minutes)
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You are the Vice President of Sales for Detroit Mini Safe
Subject: Business / Accounting
Question
International Business Law & Practices | B7616 G01
Assignment 2: Scenario Analysis and Discussion
Read the case scenario provided below. Based on the information provided in the case scenario and the readings for this module, prepare a contract that will protect your company.
Scenario
You are the Vice President of Sales for Detroit Mini Safe, a U.S. manufacturer of small fireproof safes with headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. The raw materials used in making the safes are sourced from Japan, Canada, and Saudi Arabia. You have been approached by a group of Chinese buyers who are interested in purchasing a large quantity of your model 1505 mini safes. The Chinese buyers submitted an order consisting of the following pertinent information:
Name of Company: Chinese Safe Distributors
Address: 35 Taishan Rd, E.D.Z., Jiashan, Zhejiang, China
Description of Goods: 5000 Model 1505 mini safes with keypad combination
Price: $250.00 each
Payment Terms: Open account, payable in U.S. dollars
Shipping: Seller to ship the goods by ocean container to Shanghai within 90 days after acceptance of order
The selling price includes the cost of the good, marine insurance, and cost of freight (CIF). Draft a standard contract containing terms and clauses applicable between the parties. Consider requirements found in Chapters 7 and 8 of your textbook as well as any supplemental resources.
Write the contract draft in a 2â3 page Microsoft Word document and name the file M4_A2_LastName_ContractDraft.doc. Submit the contract draft to theDiscussion Area byFriday, March 31, 2017.
BySunday, April 2, 2017, review the contract drafts submitted by at least two classmates. Provide a balanced feedback, addressing the inclusion or absence of relevant clauses. Analyze any questionable legal issues that may arise as a result of this contract. Evaluate how cultural differences may affect your negotiations.
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Drafted a standard contract containing terms and clauses applicable between the parties.
20
Reviewed the contract drafts submitted by at least two of your classmates and provided a balanced feedback, addressing the inclusion or absence of relevant clauses.
8
Analyzed any questionable legal issues that may arise as a result of this contract.
8
Evaluated how cultural differences may affect your negotiations.
8
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
4
Total:
48
Management communication – case-analysis
Subject: Business / Management
Question
Form feedback to this student’s post. Your feedback must have substance. Give feedback to this studentâs initial post. Good feedback is not about criticizing your peers. It does, however, address the value and usefulness of specific comments and the appropriate application of concepts and models. Good feedback can also include suggestions, constructive comments, and analytical comparisons with your own observations and experiences.Minimum of 500 words or morein your response.
Cite your sources in APA style (go to http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/06/)
Student’s Post:
1. A:
According to OâRourke a meeting should motivate, educate, recreate, initiate, network, and reward. However, he also claims a meeting should only be initiated if completely necessary.
If the meeting is executed it should have a lot of open communication and lead to new ideas and collaboration amongst the attendees. A meeting is effective and âworkedâ if the ideas introduced in the meetings are implemented in the time following the meeting. These meetings usually have a goal of boosting morale and bringing everyone together. If the meeting has goal setting it can also bring about competition if the goals are to be met by the entire group. (OâRourke 2010)
B:
With the current company I am working for we have âLABâ about twice a year. In LAB they fly us to Houston to visit our main office and we to a series of classes and training events for two days and then fly home. The classes usually entail some type of training and then there is typically something fun intertwined. For example, our last trip included a tour of a brewery and a beer and cheese tasting. We had lunch with our peers and superiors and then returned to class for some more training. In my experience these meetings boost morale and ultimately motivate everyone to return to work on a positive note. Not only are you learning something about the job and improving, but also making friends and socializing.
2. The biggest implication I noticed is how much more personal and important face-to-face interaction can be. With telephones it is hard to express body language and ultimately gauge how the person is actually feelings. With face-to-face interactions allow for more back and forth interaction and less likelihood for someone to completely âtake overâ the conversation.
3. A:
Rebecca Caruso should immediately address the public with an apologetic statement and make sure it is know that the actions are not something the company wants to be associated with. The press release should let the pubic know they do not discriminate in any way and make it known what happened is not acceptable. The company could release a campaign for human rights and make a valiant effort to include diversity in their marketing campaigns.
B:
The company needs to address stakeholders in a similar way they address the media and publicâapologetic.
âWho are the internal and external stakeholders that matter to your organization? I consider employees to be your most important audience, because every employee is a PR representative and crisis manager for your organization whether you want them to be or not! But, ultimately, all stakeholders will be talking about you to others not on your contact list, so itâs up to you to ensure that they receive the messages you would like them to repeat elsewhere,â (Bernstein 2016). It is essential the current employees of the company are comfortable and informed.
References:
Bernstein, J. (2017, April 18). The 10 Steps of Crisis Communications » Bernstein Crisis Management. Retrieved April 26, 2017, from https://www.bernsteincrisismanagement.com/the-10-steps-of-crisis-communications.
O’Rourke, J. S. (2013).Management communication: a case-analysis approach. Boston: Prentice Hall.
ACCT 221-Ford Motor Company-SEC 10-K Paper
Subject: Business / Accounting
Question
Project Descriptions
SEC 10-K Paper
Company selected: Ford Motor Company
You will be asked to select a company that is publically traded. You must research and secure the SEC 10-K Annual Report for the most recent year. This is often available at the company web site. Look for “Investor Information” or “Company Information”. Save the file to your computer for access. There is no need to print as the report is usually 100 pages or more.
1. Post the name of your company in the SEC 10-K company for my approval in the week 1 Discussion.
2. Each student must select a different company so read the company names selected by classmates.
3. You will use this company for discussion in the discussions during the semester.
4. You will write a 2 – 3 page paper, single spaced, one inch margins, 12 pt font, with double space between paragraphs. Your paper should comment on the financial statements for your company as they relate to the information presented in chapters 13-18 of your textbook, including the notes to the financial statements. ** Use headings in your paper such as Investments (topics from our textbook; other examples would be Financial Ratios or Cash Flow).Please keep your paper to no morethan 3 pages The report will be submitted after Chapter 18. Do not consider information from Ch 19 – 26 in your paper.
5. Take care to avoid academic dishonesty. Write your paper, read it, and edit. Use your own words. Follow the UMUC policy on issues of Academic Dishonesty..
6. Please include a brief introduction of your company as well as a conclusion/summary at the end.
7. You will also be required to include the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement as an attachment to your report (you can cut and paste directly from the 10-K report).
8. APA style is required for citations and a reference list.
9. Ask questions if any of the requirements are unclear.
10. Additional guidance for your paper and resources:
11. Page count does not include title page, tables and exhibits, table of contents, and reference list
12. Please include a title page (include your name on the title page)
13. Include a reference list (business classes use APA format)
14. Include in text citations (business classes use APA format)
15. Your paper should use one-inch margins on the left, right, top, and bottom of each page, and font set at 12 point.
16. Take care to comply with the UMUC policy for academic honesty
17. Write your paper, in your own words, using accounting words from our textbook and explaining how these relate to the financial statements of your company
18. Our discussion postings during the semester should assist you in completing this paper
19. Visit the Accounting Toolbox in the Course Content of our Leo Classroom
20. The Accounting Toolbox is a constant resource in our UMUC undergraduate accounting courses
21. Links and explanations to assist you with this paper may appear in this resource
22. Additional information will be posted in the Week 1 Discussion area of Leo Classroom. Please make sure you review carefully and ask questions if you have any.
23.SEC 10-K Power Point Presentation
24. You will also be required to prepare a brief power point file of no more than 6 slides. Post the power point presentation in the discussion area for comments by other students.
25. After you read the comments you may wish to make changes to your power point file before submitting it in the assignment folder along.
26. Include a reference list in APA format.
27. Ask questions if any of the requirements are unclear.
28. You are required to post comments on the work of at least one other student who does not yet have comments so everyone has at least one set of comments. Do not wait until the last day to post your power point file so everyone has a chance to visit the files.