Category: Business and Management

This powerpoint is for my thesis oral defence. Please make sure the power point covers important topics and information and possible questionas and answers that maybe asked.

Your final project will be to analyze a common business contract and present your findings to me. Your assignment will be to write a 3-4 page summary report on your findings.  Imagine that you are a consultant who was recently hired by a company to analyze this contract and you are presenting your findings to the Executive Team.  Put yourself in the CEO’s/Executive Team’s shoes and discuss what he/she should know before signing this contract.  Keep it simple and explain it as if you were explaining it to a 15 yr old. The company can be either of the parties (buyer, seller, management company, landlord, tenant etc.)  in the contract but also explain the responsibilities of the other party and their protections.  Please email your final project ,  And please include a professional email, don’t just send an attachment.  The available contracts can be found here below and the project is due the last week of class so plan accordingly.  
I don’t have a specific format but start with an Introduction, explain the contract in a few paragraphs, explain the contract in a few paragraphs and end with a conclusion where you can discuss whether or not the company should sign the contract, not sign the contract or sign the contract with conditions.  There are no right or wrong answers, you are not attorneys.  But I do expect a professionally written paper.  Write in normal text such as 10-12 font and 1 1/2 space.  This assignment is worth 200 points  of your grade so make sure to submit a well-written paper. 

Building a master budget for a company The key information and instructions related to the project is listed below:
The following data relate to the operations of Shilow Company, a wholesale distributor of consumer goods:
The gross margin is 25% of sales.
Actual and budgeted sales data:
Sales are 60% for cash and 40% on credit. Credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at March 31 are a result of March credit sales.
Each month’s ending inventory should equal 80% of the following month’s budgeted cost of goods sold.
One-half of a month’s inventory purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other half is paid for in the following month. The accounts payable at March 31 are the result of March purchases of inventory.
Monthly expenses are as follows: commissions, 12% of sales; rent, $2,500 per month; other expenses (excluding depreciation), 6% of sales. Assume that these expenses are paid monthly. Depreciation is $900 per month (includes depreciation on new assets).
Equipment costing $1,500 will be purchased for cash in April.
Management would like to maintain a minimum cash balance of at least $4,000 at the end of each month. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month, up to a total loan balance of $20,000. The interest rate on these loans is 1% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter.
Using the data provided above, use the Excel Template provided to prepare the following budget schedules:
Sales Budget (Merely enter the sales data provided.)
Schedule of Expected Cash Collections
Merchandise Purchases Budget
Schedule of Expected Cash Disbursements – Merchandise Purchases
Schedule of Expected Cash Disbursements – Selling and Administrative Expenses
Cash Budget
Please note that Excel formulas or functions should be used throughout the budget wherever possible, instead of entering numbers into each cell. Attached is a template to help with the project

Please use the provided GEIT test results to write an introspective paper on emotional intelligence. Within the included link are instructions, template, video instructions for completion. Screenshots are provided of the necessary RUBRIC. Please let me know if there is anything else needed. Thank you so much. 
https://srm–c.vf.force.com/apex/coursearticle?Id=kA03x000000l94GCAQ

Assignment
Brief:
Read the
following article available from The BBC Website;
UK economy
flatlines as higher interest rates bite
Available
at; 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67370315
You have been hired as a
consultant on international business expansion to advise a local UK
organisation that is not
already present in international markets on how it
can diversify it’s market through entry into ONE of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries.
You must advise upon the
development of an internationalisation strategy to cover the following:-
1.         Provide a brief overview of the chosen organisation and the
rationale for going international.
2.         Critically discuss which specific BRICS country you would recommend them to enter and the rationale behind
your decision.              
3.         Discuss typical barriers that will be faced as the
organisation expands internationally.
4.         Based on your analysis, critically evaluate a relevant
implementation approach for the internationalisation process for the specified
target market.                                                            
Notes
for undertaking the assignment:
1.         Your answers to the questions should be appropriately
analysed and must be grounded in appropriate academic literature and must
provide clear evidence of independent critical evaluation.
2.         Students exceeding the word limit will be penalised.
3.         Poor presentation of your written content including spelling
mistakes, grammatical errors, poor sentence structure, paragraphing and etc
will be penalised
4.         Assignments will be graded on the basis of research done,
analysis of the facts collated, stand taken and the justification of the stand.
5.         All research must be referenced based on Harvard
referencing. Improper or lack of either of these constitutes plagiarism and
students will be awarded a Zero.
6.         Students found copying from other students will also be
charged with collusion and awarded a Zero.
Length
required
4000 words
(10% +/-).
Format and
Layout
Please note
the following when completing your written assignment:
1.         Writing: Written in English in an
appropriate business/academic style
2.         Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in
the assignment.
3.         Ensure a clear title, course, and name
or ID number is on a cover sheet and work is appropriately referenced.
4.         Research: Research should use reliable
and relevant sources of information e.g. academic textbooks and journals that
have been peer-reviewed. The research should be extensive.
5.         All referencing should be in Harvard
style.
6.         Follow the structure below;
•           Title Page
•           Table of Content (excluded from the
word count)
•           Executive summary – (excluded from
the word count)
•           Introduction
•           Analysis and discussion
•           Conclusions
•           Reference List (excluded from the
word count)
•           Bibliography (excluded from the word
count)
•           Appendix – please use judiciously
(excluded from the word count)
Essential Resources:
·       
Daniels, J.D., Radebaugh, L.H. and Sullivan,
D.P., (2017). International
business: environments and operations.,  New Jersey: Pearson.
·       
Collinson, S., Narula, R. and Rugman, A.,
(2020). International
Business. 
Pearson Education
·       
Hill, C.W.L. and Hult, T. (2018). International business: competing in the
global marketplace, New York: McGraw Hill Education
·       
Morrison, J., (2017). International business: challenges in a
changing world. 2nd
ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
·       
Cavusgil, S., Knight, G. and Riesenberger, J.,
(2019) International
business: the new realities. Pearson
·       
Hamilton, L. and Webster, P., (2018). The international business
environment. OUP
Oxford
Recommended Resources:
•           https://www.journals.elsevier.com/international-business-review/
•           https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09695931
•           http://jibe-net.com

Include each of the following in your initial discussion post: (In a minimum of 300 words and a maximum of 500 words).
Using concepts from this week’s readings, discuss each of the following questions in your initial posting. Describe how the fondness of many Millennials for using text over other communication media might impact communication effectiveness in the workplace.
Think of a job interview that did not go very well or you did not get the job offer after the interview. What could you have done differently to communicate more effectively?
Describe a time you experienced miscommunication either in your personal life or at work. What contributed to this miscommunication and how could it have been avoided?
Be sure to paraphrase and then cite the source(s) of any information and/or ideas. Direct quotes must be sparse and cited correctly. Remember if it is referenced, it must be cited in the text.
Post your initial responses by Thursday at 11:59 pm.
Support your discussion with course concepts and at least one additional scholarly source from the FSW library databases. All recourses must have an author and date.
Your initial response should be a minimum of 300 words and reflecting the discussion prompt.
Do not use any textbook as a source.
All sources must have an author and date.
Do not use direct quotes. Be sure to paraphrase. Do not copy and paste. The FSW Writing Centers offer assistance with writing through virtual meetings. Grammarly.com is also helpful.
Do not use internet sources for support.

Please see attachments
Deliverable #1
Communication Output
Overview of Deliverable
You will use the communication output of your choice to get information out about the need for succession planning for a particular position within the organization.
Specific Assignment Details
Your output will include:
Explanation of issue
Expresses organizational culture when conveying
the information
Provide steps the organization will take to develop
a plan for development of the position.
Note: Remember to support your ideas with sources.

In week 1 of this course you were asked to identify a business that interests you. Throughout this course you completed several assignments pertaining to your identified business. The signature assignment will pull together these assignments and you will submit a paper that addresses the following:
1.      Explain your business in 150 words with three scholarly sources (week 3 assignment).
Business introduction starts with industrial view, market trends,  target customers, and products or services that the new business will offer. This will be a good practice where you will present data, statistic, and information to describe prospect of industry and market; target customers and products or services. The main focus will be on how effectively use data, statistic, and information to convince investors of your business plan. ( Do not write an essay of entrepreneurial speech here. This course is where you practice data incorporation in decision making and analyses)
For example, if you type “healthy food in United States” in Statista of SSU library database, you will see useful graphs and numbers that you can use for your assignments and signature assignment. In addition, US census bureau collect and publishes data, which shows data transparency and policy making based on it. Particularly, business trends in US census are found here.
IT WILL BE FOR CARMAX
2.      Explain how business statistics are important to your business (week 1 & 2 discussion). Elaborate on your five chosen statistics from week 1 ( 350 words).
3.      In week 5 you identified two variables that are important to an area in your chosen business. Elaborate on the significance of your chosen variables by applying regression analysis method ( 300 words).
4.      In week 6 you completed a sales forecast for our chosen business. Provide a written rationale for your sales forecast with detailed explanations. Integrate your spreadsheet with the sales forecast into the Word document. The narrative should be 350 words with three scholarly references that you used in week 6. The Excel spreadsheet forecast should not exceed 1 page in your document files (doc or docx). Make them small and copy in only one page.
5.      Describe how you might use decision models in your business (week 7 discussion). Minimum word count for this part is 200 words. You can use your assignment in week 7.
6.      Describe how a continuous simulation model can benefit the business strategy decisions for your chosen business. Provide realistic examples (minimum 200 words). You can use your assignment in week 8.

Instructions are attached as a separate file. I have also attached the 5+ references which will need to be discussed and incorporated in the paper. 
Below is my previous discussion post for reference: 
Definition:
Downsizing:  Divestiture of unrelated businesses, selling off capital assets, and reductions in human resources (Mone, 1994)
Summary: 
In the article, “The times they are a-changing: who will stay and who will go in a downsizing organization,” the authors Cross and Travaglione study the impact of downsizing of employees who accepted the severance packages to companies. The statistical figures reflect that people who leave the company during downsizing tend to be less happy with their jobs and less committed to the company. Additionally, those who stay after the downsizing are usually more satisfied with their jobs and committed to the company. This suggest that instead of just letting a lot of people go during downsizing, companies should focus on keeping the most valuable employees to help the organization succeed. The authors of this article are Bernadette Cross of the University of Newcastle in Autstralia and Anthony Travaglione of Charles Sturt University in Australia. 
Discussion: 
The second article I chose as relating to downsizing is called “Relationships between Self Concepts, Aspirations, Emotional Responses, and Intent to Leave a Downsizing Organization.” This article studies how certain personal feelings and beliefs influence whether people want to leave a company that is downsizing. They found that when people feel confident in their abilities to do their job and have a strong sense of self-worth related to their role, they are more likely to want to leave. This is different from what is usually seen in companies that are not downsizing, where people with higher self-esteem tend to want to stay. According to the data, higher task self-esteem leads to increased role and general self-esteem, enhanced commitment, and reduced intent to leave (Mone, 1994). This study suggests that when a company is downsizing, managers need to consider these personal factors when planning and managing the process. Both articles discuss the management topic of downsizing, acknowledging its rise as a strategic human resources management. Also, they both present statistical findings regarding the effects of downsizing on various aspects of employees’ experiences and behaviors. In the former study, the results show significant differences between the remaining sample and the severance sample. The remaining sample showed higher affective commitment, continued commitment, job satisfaction, and lower absenteeism (Cross and Travaglione, 2004). Furthermore, both suggest implications for human resource management practices and emphasize the importance of understanding and addressing specific factors related to employee decisions and behaviors. 
However, there are distinguishing differences between the two articles. The former article focuses on the outcomes of downsizing and the characteristics of employees who accept severance packages, while the latter article focuses on individual-level factors such as self-confidence, self-esteem, and job satisfaction influencing employees’ decisions to leave during downsizing. Job satisfaction has a negative correlation to absenteeism and turnover intention (Cross and Travaglione, 2004). Different factors are examined by each article. The former examines factors such as effective and continuance commitment, intention to turnover, and “absenteeism, which can result in “reduced individual and team efforts” and moreover reduce “organizational productivity” (Mone, 1994). Additionally, absenteeism.   The latter examines factors such as self-confidence, role self-esteem, and self-concept. Lastly, the first article takes a broader perspective on the outcomes and implications of downsizing, considering its historical context and impacts on organizational performance. The second article takes a more focused approach on individual-level factors and their direct effects on employees’ intentions to leave during downsizing. 
Biblical Integration: 
From the perspective of an employee a part of the downsizing process, it is important to keep a biblical truth. Downsizing has major effects on employees’ decisions and behaviors. The individuals may face uncertainty and stress regarding their job security. We can draw upon the biblical truth in Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV 1973). In summary, employees should not be anxious but rather pray to God with their requests so that God can give them peace. The individuals can find comfort and peace through prayer and trust in God. Instead of letting fear and anxiety dictate their decisions, they can lean on their faith and seek guidance from God. Additionally, individuals can cultivate a spirit of thanksgiving, acknowledging God’s provision in every circumstance. This grateful attitude positively influences them and guide them towards choices that align with their personal values and beliefs. 
Sources:
Cross and Travaglione (2004), “The times they are a‐changing: who will stay and who will go in a downsizing organization?”, Personnel Review
Bible. (1973). New International Version. Zondervan.
Mone, M. A. (1994///Summer). Relationships between SelfConcepts, Aspirations, EmotionalResponses, and Intent to Leave aDownsizing Organization. Human Resource Management (1986-1998), 33(2), 281. 

For your case, please write a 3-to-4-page  considering the following questions:
What is the ethical issue being discussed? Briefly introduce the case with the essential aspects to making a decision.
How do the topics/theories discussed in class help you in the ethical decision-making process? Choose 3 different topics/theories that are part of this course material and describe how they could be used to make an ethical decision.
You must choose 1 from each of the following 3 categories:
Leadership Theories: Trait, Skill, Behavior, Strengths, Situational, Leader/Member Exchange, Transformational, Authentic, Servant, Adaptive, Inclusive, Gender
Worldviews: Religious, Secular Humanism, Relativism, Pluralism
Normative Ethical Theories: Egoism, Utilitarianism, Principles, Virtue
Assume you are the manager in charge of handling this problem. What would be your proposed solution to effectively deal with this situation? As the manager, write an email to the CEO recommending policy changes at the organizational level to ensure such an event does not occur again.
The text includes questions following each case. You do NOT have to answer these questions; however, they may be a good guide for shaping your answers to the above points.
Do not write this paper in question answer format, but in essay format with introduction, body and conclusion.
You may NOT use one of the cases that was used for the Business Ethics Case Study Presentations during class.
Marks shall be given as follows:
Clarity around the ethical issue being debated. Full marks will be given for the ability to outline the ethical issue clearly and succinctly. – 3/20
Reflection on and linkage to the class material including the ethical topics and theories which are relevant in assessing the challenge. – 7/20
Proposed solution or outcome recommended. Form and usefulness of the email providing guidance on organizational change. – 3/20
Organization, formatting and structure of paper (12 font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced, paragraph indentation and length, (introduction, body and conclusion)), quality of writing/communicating. – 7/20