800–1,000 wordsStrategic decision makers are required to be able to evaluate projects based on the long-term objectives of the firm as well as the project’s ability to earn the company additional compensation. The 3 main tools used to make this evaluation are the pay-back period, net present value (NPV), and internal rate of return (IRR).Year Project #1 Project #2 Project #3 0 ($30,000) ($32,000) ($35,000) […]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapters 7 and 8 in Superforecasting. The intent of the journal is to apply what you have learned to how data analytics is applied in industry. After reading the assigned chapters of Superforecasting this week, write a reflective journal of the three most important take-aways contained in the chapters. Your journal should be three pages excluding cover […]

  The purpose of the journal entry assignments in this course is to demonstrate that you can link specific technologies to the business side, so it is essential that your analysis focuses on linking and synthesizing information learned in this course to the greater body of knowledge related to computer-based information systems. For this journal entry, you will analyze enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to […]

Write a 750- to 1,050-word paper on the following scenario: Jonathan owns and operates a deli restaurant in New York City. It is a family business and all of the employees are family members. Jonathan wants to establish a retirement plan so he can save for retirement and the retirement of his employees on a tax deferred basis. Jonathan only wants to contribute to the […]

Use the following information to answer the questions below. (10 marks)Security Return Standard Deviation BetaA 15% 8% 1.2B 12% 14% 0.9 a. Which of A and B has the least total risk? The least systematic risk?b. What is the value of systematic risk for a portfolio with 75% of the funds invested in A and 25% of the funds invested in B? c. Calculate the […]

 (Sum up answer in 5 sentence )  This week we are covering textbook topics found in Chapter 4, “The Nature of Capitalism,” (beginning on page 117) and Chapter 5, “Corporations,” (beginning on page 156). These chapters identify four key features of capitalism: the existence of companies, the goal of making a profit, a competitive market, and the ownership of private property. Respond to the following: […]

In the link below, you will explore how companies compute their cost of capital by computing a weighted average of the three major components of capital: debt, preferred stock, and common equity. The firm’s cost of capital is a key element in capital budgeting decisions and must be understood in order to justify capital projects.  For this Discussion, imagine the following scenario: You are the […]

According to a credit agreement with the company’s bank, Kayak promises to have a minimum cash balance of $30,000 at each month-end. In return, the bank has agreed that the company can borrow up to $150,000 at an annual interest rate of 12%, paid on the last day of each month. The interest is computed based on the beginning balance of the loan for the […]

   Personal Marketing Plan Assignment You are required to complete your personal marketing plan that includes the strategic marketing process elements that you are learning throughout Introduction to Marketing. These include a situation (SWOT) analysis, focus and goal setting, and marketing program. A. Situation (SWOT) Analysis (40 points) 1. Internal Assessment – What are your strengths and weaknesses? · Strengths · Weaknesses Ø Personality Ø […]

  How would you personally define ethics? How do business ethics differ from your personal ethics? What is the biggest influence on your personal ethics? Why? Do you try to always be ethical? Why or why not? Do you think you have a high personal standard? Do you know an adult that has lied, cheated, or stolen anything? How might an adult justify this type […]