Case 2: Tesla, Inc.: The Strategic Partnership for a New Gigafactory in China 1. Is China a strategically important market for Tesla? Why?  2. What were the challenges for Tesla investing in China, the world’s largest automotive market?  (For Q1 and Q2, note you could analyze the questions using PEST and Porter’s Industry Analysis Framework as guidelines).  3. Does Tesla have internal capability to […]

PART 1: Please answer the following: Answers must be comprehensive!! Indicating command of the topic. Definition type answers like the ones you give in an in-class examination will earn very little credit, if any. (Use 12 font and double space. 1 question/1 page)   1.1. Define corporate governance. How does the corporate governance in this country differ from other countries like Japan and Germany? What criticism can you levy against the corporate governance of these other countries? In your opinion, has the Sarbanes-Oxley Act reformed corporate governance? 1.2. What are the primary motives for corporate restructuring? Give examples. 1.3. What is mezzanine financing? What are its characteristics? When is such financing used and what type of firm is most apt to use such financing? 1.4. Discuss fully the causes and the cures of financial distress.   Part 2: Case Finish the case study ( Bayern Brauerei) according to the given outline. 12 font, double space, no less than 5 pages.   • Case summary including a brief introduction of companies. • What business activities the company are considering to conduct in this case? • Analyze the Advantages and Disadvantages of the activities • Give your recommendation.   

  Scenario (fictional): The Pilston family has been in the cookware or camping business (your choice) for over 60 years. They have always had a family member as president of the (your company name of choice). As the current president steps down, the founders’ remaining family members are not inclined or are unable to take over the business and have called you in as their […]

 ***Only need one of these assignments*** Assignment Choice #1 In this module, you were introduced to the income statement and profitability ratios.  In this assignment, you will use this information to create an income statement and then analyze it for profitability. Selected accounts for Jackson, Inc. are listed below along with their balances before closing the year of 12/31/12. Jackson, Inc. is a firm that […]

Resources: Table 8.1 on page 139 of Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ch. 8 and the organization you selected in the Week 2 Individual Assignment Choose from one of the following options: Option 1 Write a 1,200- to 1,400-word paper using the same organization you selected in Week 2. Create a business plan for this organization to enter a global market in which they are not […]

Components of a SWOT Analysis Prior to beginning work on this discussion, complete the Week 1 Pre-Test, watch the Simulation Overview Video Part 1, and the video from your Chairman Stan Sloan after you have logged into the simulation. In 150 words or more, what information or detail is important to add to a SWOT analysis in general? How can a complete SWOT help a […]

You choose a company – Wayfair if possible.  Follow instructions provided in pdf…. It is detailed assignment instructions. You will submit ONE group solution write-up, Please interpret your regression analysis results in the solution write-up. 1.Run the regression of stock returns on the three factors  2.Comment on the SAS regression output including a.Coefficient estimates on the intercept and the factors (the sign and magnitude that […]

  Instructions In this assignment, you will be using a weighted decision model (also known as a weighted matrix) to help a company select a new CRM system. Use the information given below and construct a weighted matrix model that accounts for all information to help the company make the most appropriate choice Begin by reading the article titled: Constructing a Weighted Matrix. You may […]

Suppose Sarah starts her investment portfolio by allocating US$ 25,000 across three assets, stocks A, B and C, as follows: Stock A: 40% of allocation Stock B: 32% of allocation At the end of the first year, Stock A returns 15.5%, Stock B returns 11% and Stock C returns 6.3%. Assuming zero trading costs, what is the total return on her portfolio? At the start […]

 Students will create a complete business plan for a small business of their choice.  the business I selected for this assignment is a startup bedding company –  I went with the name Dream Lair for the company name and should be similar to other startups like Boll&Branch,  Brooklinen and Sheets and Giggles.   The company will offer cotton and cotton blend bed sheets, Duvet covers, […]