Financial Planning (FIN302) Retirement Report 1.         Choose 1 stock and 1 mutual fund to comprise your retirement portfolio. 2.         For each stock chosen, a comparison security (in the same industry or same mutual fund category) must be chosen (ie you select Microsoft as one of your stocks, you must choose a stock to compare Microsoft to such as Intuit. Comparing it to Ford would not […]

  Assignment 2: Process Modeling vs. Configuration Management (125 points) Write a three to four (3–4) page paper in which you determine which  is more applicable across the widest possible range of situations:  process modeling or configuration management. Be sure to explain your  rationale. The format of the paper is to be as follows:   Be  typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with […]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review Chapter 21 of your textbook. In this assignment, you will analyze current data mining practices and evaluate the pros and cons of data mining. Provide one example of a company that has successfully practiced data mining and discuss why they were successful. Then, research a company that experienced a failed data mining practice. What data mining best […]

·      Note on the Executive Summary:  It should include: o   2 to 3 sentence overview of the firm o   Brief statement of the situation/problem o   Your recommendation.  Include important numbers in the recommendation, but do not show how they are calculated (the calculations should be in an appendix). o   The executive summary should be about ¾ page to 1 page.  The intent is that if […]

Bond Valuation  Activity Context This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:  o Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm.  Activity Instruction  Discuss a type of bond that interests you and how it is differentiated from other bonds. Then explain how interest rates affect their value. Consider the importance of the yield-to-maturity […]

In this unit, you will explore opposing leadership styles found in managers. In a 1-page paper, elaborate on two leaders: one which you determine as effective and the other as an ineffective leader. These individuals do not need to be in healthcare. Include two (2) academic references and submit your assignment in APA format. Requirements: Discuss your example of an effective and an ineffective leader. […]

– Are there some organizations that do align their performance appraisal systems with the strategic initiatives that they’re undertaking, and some that don’t? if so, or not please explain. – How you will delineate between those that do, and those that don’t?  In other words, how would you determine whether or not a specific organization (or company) is one of the “aligners” (in this dimension)?  

 Exhibit  12.4 shows the Sources of Leader Power (pg. 346-347 in Management_-Leading-_-Collaborating-in-a-Competitive-World-). In this forum,  discuss how men and women differ in their leadership styles as it  relates to power? Which approach to power do you exemplify and why?   Discussion  Question due by Day Four (Thursday) @ 11:59 PM (EST) and 2 Responses to  Fellow Students due by Day Seven (Sunday) @ 11:59 PM (EST). […]

Holly Manufacturing Company produces two cello models. One is a standard acoustic cello that sells for $600 and is constructed from medium-grade materials. The other model is a custom-made amplified cello with pearl inlays and a body constructed from special woods. The custom cello sells for $900. Both cellos require 10 hours of direct labor to produce, but the custom cello is manufactured by more […]

Stock-Trak Investment Simulation (http://www.stocktrak.com/)–Account has been created and paid, and I will provide a sample report.  In order to apply concepts learned in class and gain practical experience, each student will create and manage a virtual investment portfolio. To do this, you will use Stock-Trak, a nationwide portfolio simulation broker and a virtual portfolio with a starting balance of $1,000,000. Stock-Trak allows you to formulate […]