Overview Using the recommendation that you provided in Milestone One, you will develop a strategy to implement the innovation and get ahead in the marketplace. Scenario You work as a middle manager for one of the top U.S. producers of luxury and mass-market automobiles and trucks. You are now leading a cross-functional team to move forward with the company initiative. To remain a viable competitor […]

Many investment banks employ analysts to write equity research reports on public companies to advise their clients on their stock investments. In many cases, an initial equity research report is 20 to 50 pages long! For this class, you will focus on only three of the many important sections typically included in an equity research report. Thankfully, your Mini Equity Research Report will be much shorter than those published by investment banks! In […]

After watching the video, answer the following questions in your post: Did Alex Clark initially fund the business with equity or debt? Initially, Clark’s chocolate business is very small. Compared to publicly traded companies, would Clark’s required rate of return on equity be higher or lower than the “average” required rate of return on equity for small cap companies of 15%? Explain your answer. After […]

2-page Word document using double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style.  Overview  You are a part of the strategic planning team. Your team will communicate the analysis and recommendations in a compelling report for the board of directors. The report will also outline a change management strategy. To measure the success of your change […]

This short paper should be 2–3 pages in length, double spaced, with 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and citations in APA style.   Overview  For this task, you will analyze the effect on a call option’s price that results from various financial factors.  First review the module resources, especially Chapter 8. Next address the following questions: What effect does Stock Price have on […]

Scenario You work for Patagonia as VP of Operations and your company has been nominated for the Citizens Award from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Each nominee is to present its company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability initiatives at the Citizens Award Gala in Washington D.C. You will develop a Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability plan on behalf of your organization that will […]

With the recent tragedies at apparel manufacturing facilities overseas, do you think that these companies do enough to protect their workers? How can companies balance the need for decent and moral treatment of their production labor force and protection of the environment with the need to produce inexpensive products?

Discuss apparel companies that are making a difference, not only with their eco-friendly, sustainable choices, but their overall corporate strategies. Can you think of one fashion brand that is standing out as a leader and innovator over other brands?

Address the following in your submission: Present sales concepts and analysis. Describe the differences in selling characteristics between B2B and B2C selling. Identify the three types of B2B buyers and differentiate between B2C and B2B buying decisions. Outline the six types of closes or methods for obtaining commitment. For each method, share an example of what you would say. Use the selling process to effectively […]

Most Americans have long held the idea that privacy rights exist in the Constitution, when in reality the word is never used in it. Explain how Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn have resulted in the development of new laws and legal precedent resulting from privacy concerns.  Since use of social media sites are voluntary among users, should there even be a legislative response in protecting […]

Given human nature, ethical issues are not a matter of if, but rather when they occur in an organization. Ben and Jerry’s Homemade, Inc. is a well known ice cream brand globally.  As part of its mission, it donates 7.5% pre-tax profit to charity.  It expects its business partners to engage in similar philanthropic activities.  If a supplier has no charitable history, it will refuse to enter into […]

The project is an exercise of fundamental analysis of a firm using ratios. You are expected to calculate a number of ratios for a firm and analyze its financial condition. As the main outcomes of the project, upload 2 files on Canvas: Project Report (word/pdf) and Calculation (excel). Pick a prominent non-financial public firm (EXCEPT WALMART) from any industry. Calculate the following ratios for your […]

Many investment banks employ analysts to write equity research reports on public companies to advise their clients on their stock investments. In many cases, an initial equity research report is 20 to 50 pages long! For this class, you will focus on only three of the many important sections typically included in an equity research report. Thankfully, your Mini Equity Research Report will be much shorter than those published by investment banks! In […]

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Scenario You work for Patagonia as VP of Operations and your company has been nominated for the Citizens Award from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Each nominee is to present its company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability initiatives at the Citizens Award Gala in Washington D.C. You will develop a Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability plan on behalf of your organization that will […]

Overview Business reports often communicate an analysis of a scenario or aspect of a business in relation to a strategic goal or need. These types of reports can include the status of the organization, stakeholder summaries, market trends, and financial statements. The main goal of business reports is to help leaders in developing strategies and making decisions or recommendations for the improvement of business. Additionally, […]

In task 7-3, you will submit your final PowerPoint presentation of approximately 15–30 slides. Combine all of the milestone projects as well as the additional information as set forth by the final milestone assignment. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the main elements of the final product. The contents should reflect all of the components from each milestone that you have […]

With the recent tragedies at apparel manufacturing facilities overseas, do you think that these companies do enough to protect their workers? How can companies balance the need for decent and moral treatment of their production labor force and protection of the environment with the need to produce inexpensive products?

Discuss apparel companies that are making a difference, not only with their eco-friendly, sustainable choices, but their overall corporate strategies. Can you think of one fashion brand that is standing out as a leader and innovator over other brands?

Address the following in your submission: Present sales concepts and analysis. Describe the differences in selling characteristics between B2B and B2C selling. Identify the three types of B2B buyers and differentiate between B2C and B2B buying decisions. Outline the six types of closes or methods for obtaining commitment. For each method, share an example of what you would say. Use the selling process to effectively […]