Category: Business

Instructions
For this class, you will do two Finance-in-the-News Assignments (or

Instructions
For this class, you will do two Finance-in-the-News Assignments (or FIN). You are to find THREE current articles from a newspaper or magazine or credible sources that support the unit 1 and unit 2 course materials. This can either be a local newspaper, a paper magazine, or you can go online to newspaper websites such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, etc. You can also use magazine websites such as Time, US News, etc. These are considered “credible” websites, so do not mistake other websites to be the same. For instance, http://www.sdcexec.com/ is not a credible website. Neither is Wikipedia.com.
A minimum of three relevant and credible sources that can be used to support the concepts discussed in the first two chapters of your text, such as, but not limited to, cash flow cycle, ratio analysis, profit margin, and financial statements. If these topics do not appeal to you, you may choose another topic discussed in chapters 1 or 2.
APA formatted annotated bibliography.
Develop a three paragraph response for each cited resource:The first paragraph provides a brief summary of the author’s purpose, covering the main points of the work.
The second paragraph points out the strengths and evaluates its methods and presentation.
The third reflects on how the source may be connected to the course ant integrated into your possible research.
Each cited source needs to be specifically linked to the concepts of the course materials. Do not cite random sources.
Do NOT repeat sources provided in the course resources.
Submit
Submit a Word Document containing your assignment and the following APA requirements:
APA Requirements1” inch margins
Times New Roman 12 pt font
Double-Spaced
Title Page
Reference Page and in-text citations

Go to Yahoo FinanceLinks to an external site.
Review the financial statements of

Go to Yahoo FinanceLinks to an external site.
Review the financial statements of a public company Under “Get Quotes”, type in the symbol of a public corporation. For instance, F is Ford Motor Co. Symbols can be looked up as well on Yahoo!. Then hit “Get Quotes”. After you’ve gone to the company’s webpage, take a look at the financial information on the company. Discuss your thoughts as to how well the company is run from a financial standpoint.
Consider corporations in more than one sector of the economy. For example, you might look at FPL (Florida Power and Light, GF (General Foods), CVS (CVS Pharmacy), etc. The more diverse your companies are, the more others can learn from your research. The “Users must post before seeing replies” setting has been enabled for this post. This means you will not see your fellow students’ posts until you have posted your initial post!
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Fill in the company name and describe it, if necessary. Note: if this is not a w

Fill in the company name and describe it, if necessary. Note: if this is not a well known company, please provide a brief explanation of what the company does. Define, in your own words, what each element of the PESTLE analysis is. Rank the importance of each element (for your focal company) with a few words about why you ranked it as you did. List 2-3 trends and/or briefly explain the current situation in each segment. (this will require a bit of online research, so list your resources used). Explain the implications of your research, i.e. “what does this mean for my company, and how likely is it?” Focus on the top 2-3 segments and be sure your analysis is predictive (what you think might happen). Offer a potential action or strategy you might take in response to these implications, such as refocusing your business, entering or leaving a market, investing more in some type of research, etc . Remember that your recommendations must address the implications you listed. Then, respond to the prompts on page 3 of the template resources: https://www.stratechi.com/pestle-analysis/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYn4CyL3r5w

Overview
Use Same Company For All Exercises:
Twelve (12) Excel Assignments:
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Overview
Use Same Company For All Exercises:
Twelve (12) Excel Assignments:
Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool that is used in business and for personal use. This semester you will have the opportunity to either develop or to test your Excel spreadsheet skills. You will have to complete weekly Excel exercises (12) designed to help you develop your skills in data collection, cleaning, and sorting data, formatting data, manipulating data, and interpreting data. You will use stock market data for a publicly-traded company to develop your Excel assignments.There will be several elements to this assignment:
First, you select a company to study, from the list below,
You will collect monthly stock trading data for the 12 months from January 1 to December 31, 2023 for the company,
You will build a basic spreadsheet with some basic formatting and analysis,
You will then collect the same set of data for the previous 12 months (from January 1 to December 31, 2022 ), for comparison,
You will graph data,
Print the spreadsheet to a .pdf file to share as a document,
You will do some more sophisticated data analysis using “VLOOKUP”, “IF” and “COUNT” functions,
You will then find the 2023 1st quarter financial statements filed with the SEC by the company, and do a simple analysis,
You will then listen to the last Quarterly Investor call by the company to shareholders and investors, and do a brief analysis, and then
The final analysis will ask you to look at your Excel spreadsheet analysis, the SEC filing, and the quarterly conference call and interpret the financial performance of the company.
Detailed Weekly Instructions
Each week you will get the instructions for the assignment in a short 3-7 minute long video. The videos are a step-by-step guide for the assignment. Please note that the examples in the video use January – December 2022 data from American Express Company and you will be using data from a different 12-month period and a different company.
There are 3 sets of videos:
A set for users of Excel in the Windows operating system,
A set for users in the Mac operating system, and
We are working on a set for Excel users in the browser. If you use Excel in a browser, please use the MAC version until the browser version is complete.
Use Same Company For All Exercises:
In order to develop your spreadsheet skills as well as your analytical skills in the context of a real world company, you will work with your chosen company for the duration of your Excel assignments this semester. Finding the Data for Your Company
For your initial assignment, you will be asked to retrieve data for your selected company for the 12 months from January 1 to December 31, 2023 (not the same as the period mentioned in the videos). You will get the data at Yahoo Finance. The video for the first assignment will walk you through this step-by-step. Please Note: Yahoo Finance will sometimes display the data in what appears to be improper format (with some months missing data, some months with multiple data points, dividend data added, etc). Please follow the instructions in the videos closely. It is typically the case that even if the Yahoo website appears to display incorrect data, once you download the date, the Excel sheet will have the correct monthly data.
Uploading Excel Exercise Assignments to iCollege
Many of us today do not use a Windows machine but rather a Mac, Linux or similar operating system. However, it is a best practice to share spreadsheet files in .xls or .xlsx format. You also need to be prepared to share data in a format specified by a company, a client, a regulator, or the government even if you use different tools.
Once you are done with your assignment for the week, you need to upload each Excel Exercise Assignments in either .xls or .xlsx format. We ask that you do not submit your Excel assignments in another other format (jpeg, screenshot, pdf, numbers, pages, etc.).
Company List for Excel Assignments (this is the company chosen and first two excel assignment’s done already).
Apple
AAPL
Assignment outcomes
At the completion of your Excel assignments, you will be able to:
Identify appropriate data to accomplish assigned tasks
Create formulas to solve and simplify Excel tasks
Demonstrate an understanding of using Excel functions
Create charts using Excel tools
Interpret tables, charts, and graphs
Will Provide more information once connected with the tutor assigned! All the excel assignments will take between 2-10 mins approx.

INSTRUCTIONS
For this class, you will do two Finance-in-the-News Assignments (or

INSTRUCTIONS
For this class, you will do two Finance-in-the-News Assignments (or FIN). You are to find THREE current articles from a newspaper or magazine or credible sources that support the unit 1 and unit 2 course materials. This can either be a local newspaper, a paper magazine, or you can go online to newspaper websites such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, etc. You can also use magazine websites such as Time, US News, etc. These are considered “credible” websites, so do not mistake other websites to be the same. For instance, http://www.sdcexec.com/ is not a credible website. Neither is Wikipedia.com.
A minimum of three relevant and credible sources that can be used to support the concepts discussed in the first two chapters of your text, such as, but not limited to, cash flow cycle, ratio analysis, profit margin, and financial statements. If these topics do not appeal to you, you may choose another topic discussed in chapters 1 or 2.
APA formatted annotated bibliography.
Develop a three paragraph response for each cited resource:The first paragraph provides a brief summary of the author’s purpose, covering the main points of the work.
The second paragraph points out the strengths and evaluates its methods and presentation.
The third reflects on how the source may be connected to the course ant integrated into your possible research.
Each cited source needs to be specifically linked to the concepts of the course materials. Do not cite random sources.
Do NOT repeat sources provided in the course resources.
SUBMIT
Submit a Word Document containing your assignment and the following APA requirements:
APA Requirements1” inch margins
Times New Roman 12 pt font
Double-Spaced
Title Page
Reference Page and in-text citations
Requirements: 2-3 Pages | .doc file

For this assignment, you will write a reflection on the class activity about com

For this assignment, you will write a reflection on the class activity about computer components. Write a brief reflection on the course activity. State what component you felt was most important, why, and if participating in the class activity changed your mind about which component was more important.
Prompt
Write a brief reflection on the course activity. State what component you felt was most important, why and if participating in the class activity changed your mind about which component was more important.
Support answer with personal experiences when possible.
Your submission should be a MS Word document.
The file should start with your name, section and date.
It should contain proper grammar, be free of spelling errors, and reflect critical thinking.
Save the assignment as M2Name.docx where Name is replaced with your name.
Submit your assignment here by the due date and time on the course detailed schedule.
Technical Support
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View Rubric
Module 2: Class Activity Assignment
Module 2: Class Activity Assignment
CriteriaRatingsPts
Most Important Componentview longer description
5 pts
Full Marks
Most Important Component was clearly stated.3 pts
Partial Credit
Most important component was state but it was not clear.0 pts
No Marks
Most Important Component not was clearly stated./ 5 pts
Support
view longer description
10 pts
Full Marks
Opinion was supported by evidence including personal experience and class activity was mentioned.5 pts
Partial Credit
Opinion was supported but not with personal experience or and class activity was not mentioned.0 pts
No Marks
Opinion was not supported by evidence including personal experience and and class activity was not mentioned./ 10 pts
Word Document
view longer description
10 pts
Full Marks
Basic skills were demonstrated in the proper creation and saving of the MS Word document.5 pts
Partial Credit
Some MS Word skills were demonstrated but there is one error in applying the software features in formatting, spell-checking and line spacing, etc.0 pts
No Marks
Some MS Word skills were demonstrated but there are two or more errors in applying the software features in formatting, spell-checking and line spacing, etc./ 10 pts

Discussions on one page and the assignment on its own pages.
Week 10 Discussion

Discussions on one page and the assignment on its own pages.
Week 10 Discussion
The budgeting process involves politics when having a final budget approved. Discuss 1–2 political obstacles that might hinder a budget from being approved. What is the political outcome of the situation?
PLEASE RESPOND TO CLASSMATE POST
Ladarrin Davis
Mar 10, 2024Mar 10 at 10:35pm
Manage Discussion Entry
Hello Professor and Classmates,
One political obstacle that might hinder a budget from being approved is partisan politics. Suppose a budget proposal is put forward by one party. In that case, it may face opposition and resistance from members of the opposing party simply because of political differences and the desire to oppose the other party’s agenda.
Another obstacle could be special interest groups or lobbyists exerting pressure on lawmakers to include or exclude specific provisions in the budget. These groups may significantly influence and lobby against certain budget aspects that are against their interests.
The political outcome of these situations could lead to budget gridlock, delays in the approval process, and concessions to specific groups to collect enough support for the budget to be passed. This can result in a budget that may not necessarily be in the public’s best interest but rather one that satisfies political interests and special interest groups.
Week 11 Discussion
Please respond to the following:
Recommend three strategies you might use as a first-time administrator to ensure that you are effective in your role. State how these can be applied to ensure the budget is performing according to the established performance indicators.
Describe three concepts or skills you learned in the course that you can apply in your current or future professional life.
If you have any library topics you would like Strayer Library to address in the future, please provide them here.
Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.
PLEASE RESPOND TO CLASSMATE POST
Pamela Harris
Mar 10, 2024Mar 10 at 11:15am
Manage Discussion Entry
Hello All,
The three strategies an administrator can use to be effective in the role for the best budget performance is 1) budget control and cost management, which administers, and monitors funds sent and reports on risks and looks at expenses versus budget amount. 2) Aligning the budget with the organization’s objective, defining indicators that contribute to completing the company’s goals and supporting continuous improvements. 3)Systems theory approach, coordinating with all departments to establish a clear structure for reporting of decisions to be made and assigning specific duties and responsibilities.
Three concepts I learned and will apply are trend analysis, budget analysis, and time management. I learned a lot in this class and really enjoyed all the information I researched, and we discussed. I think communication is very important and detailed duties and responsibilities also.
WEEK 10 ASSIGNMENT
In a 4–5 page paper, use the Financial Trend Monitoring System to identify financial factors affecting the financial solvency of a state, a local, or a nonprofit agency. You may choose a new agency to analyze or use one of the agencies you looked at in a previous assignment. (A federal agency or department should not be used for this assignment.) Using the financial factors from Table 7.1, pick 2–3 factors and conduct a trend analysis.
Evaluate selected financial factors by analyzing financial data over at least the last five years. Title this section Trend Analysis.See Table 7.1 Factors Affecting Financial Condition for a list of financial factors.
Create a table or chart with each factor indicating the direction of the trend. Title this section Data Analysis. (Note: This section should only consist of at least two or three tables or charts.)
Justify your table or chart for each factor by writing a brief evaluation of the trend. Title this section Trend Evaluation.
Develop and explain a policy statement based on your findings to manage areas of concern. Title this section Policy Statement.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Include an Introduction and Conclusion in the 4–5 page count. Your cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, the date, and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Evaluate financial trends for a selected agency and propose fiscal recommendations.

Read “Case 6: TOMS Shoes: Expanding Its Successful One For One Business Model” i

Read “Case 6: TOMS Shoes: Expanding Its Successful One For One Business Model” in your Connect textbook.
Evaluate TOMS Shoes’ sustainable competitive advantage by analyzing the case study and answering the following questions in 350 to 525 words:
How will the components of the external environment impact TOMS Shoes’ ability to realize their vision?
Who are TOMS Shoes’ major competitors?
What other factors are affecting the growth of TOMS Shoes?
What internal factors must be considered for TOMS Shoes to achieve its vision and mission?
What are some of TOMS Shoes’ strengths and weaknesses?
What challenges or threats might TOMS Shoes face?
What is the feasibility of the ability of TOMS Shoes to continue to be successful? Why?

Pick a traditional cultural practice from somewhere in the world–for instance, a

Pick a traditional cultural practice from somewhere in the world–for instance, arranged marriage, corporal punishment, eating with the hands, tipping at restaurants, or taking shoes off before entering a home. This could be a practice that you read about on the internet, saw on social media, or witnessed first-hand. Avoid picking one from your own culture. In your essay, describe this practice in a few sentences. Next, apply to this practice the first three principles of Donaldson and Dunfee’s integrative social contracts theory (ISCT) as we learned in our class. In your answer, make sure to describe what the microsocial contract (or microcontract) is in this case, define what the community is, and specify who the contractors are. Avoid summarizing ISCT in the essay. A simple summary of the theory will not earn you any credits.
Provides detailed descriptions of the cultural practice. (1 point)
Accurately identifies all steps of the first three principles of ISCT and correctly incorporates any relevant concepts of ISCT. (1 point)
Thoughtfully analyzes and evaluates the application of the theory to the cultural practice as described in the essay. (1 point)
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and logical reasoning supported by well-organized evidence that matches the student’s argument. (1 point)
Demonstrates good composition skills with effective organization and coherent logic following the formatting requirements, without spelling or punctuation errors. (1 point)

Entrepreneurship and small business mgt402 | Knowledge Management mgt403 assignm

Entrepreneurship and small business mgt402 | Knowledge Management mgt403 assignments
Avoid plagiarism
Answer length 350-450 words
Answer both files
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