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  Managerial Decision Making Research and Analysis (Apple Inc.)

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  Research a specific company of your choice and identify some of the managerial decisions that were made over time and in response to changes in its market or competitive environment. Use Ashford University Online library and web-based resources for your research. At least 3 external resources must be used. Address all of the following areas:

  Focus of the Final Paper

  Describe the company and provide a brief history of its operations. Find or use graphs to illustrate its financial performance over the years.
  Identify any sources of risk or uncertainty in its operations. Do the financial reports indicate risky or uncertain activities or changes to the economic environment that ultimately appear to have affected the company’s financial outcomes? Be specific.
  Are there any government regulations that have affected this company’s operations domestically or abroad? Explain.
  Describe the inputs that are used in this company’s production function and identify any challenges to securing these inputs.
  Determine if the company has introduced new products in existing markets or created new markets over time. What is the impact on its finances?
  Determine if the price of its products increased or declined over time and analyze the reasons for price fluctuations. Study the demand elasticity for its products and discuss the availability of close substitutes for its products. How does that affect pricing decisions?
  Analyze the company’s profitability. Identify the economy or industry influences on its costs, operations, and profitability.
  Describe the competitive environment in which the firm operates, the distribution of market power, and the strategic behavior of the firm and its competitors. Apply your knowledge of the theory of this company’s market structure. How does the company make pricing and production decisions? Is your observation supported by the theoretical models? Refer to the financial reports for illustration.
  Identify any non-price competitive strategies that the company might be engaging in? Provide specific examples.
  Evaluate if the company made any mistakes in its decisions over time, and recommend any changes or improvements for the future operations. Refer to the financial reports when making specific observations or recommendations.
  Use economic language and demonstrate your understanding of the concepts and theories of this course.

  Writing the Final Paper

  The Final Paper:

  1. Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

  2. Must include a title page with the following:

  a. Title of paper

  b. Student’s name

  c. Course name and number

  d. Instructor’s name

  e. Date submitted

  3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

  5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

  6. Must use at least 3 scholarly sources.

  7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

  8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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  BUS 475 Knowledge Check Week 1

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  BUS 475 Week 1 Knowledge Check

  1. Reaching a valid decision is based on the evaluation of arguments. If we know that a valid argument has true premises, then a decision based on the argument______________. A. must be sound
  B. might be sound
  C. is strong
  D. might have a false conclusion

  2. Identify the fallacy in the following piano store advertisement: Pianos are our only business. You’ll get the best deal at the Piano Experts. A. Ad hominem
  B. Straw man
  C. Hasty generalization
  D. Red herring

  3.Which of the following statements describes creativity correctly? A. Only highly intelligent people are capable
  of generating creative ideas.
  B. Creative people are born with the trait.
  C. Anyone can become more creative.
  D. Children are more creative than adults.

  4.How would you assess the following statement? Consider both the nature of the claim and the source. Lottery director Mark Michalko said Thursday that allegations that Californians are squandering money they once used for food to buy lottery tickets are just not correct.. . . California Grocers Association president Don Beaver raised the issue earlier in the week, saying five supermarket chains had complained that grocery sales dropped about 5 percent after lottery tickets went on sale October 3. Sacramento Bee

  5. Probably true
     B. Probably false
     C. Requiring further documentation
     D. Claim that cannot be properly evaluated5.The Sarbanes Oxley Act was created in 2002 to improve and
     maintain investor confidence. The act includes which of the following: A. senior managers sign off on financial results
     B. privately held companies must report to
     the public
     C. officers are exempt if they were not aware of a misrepresentation
     D. company insiders may compose the entire Board of Directors

     6.Organizational behavior is examined at three main levels.
     A. Traits, behaviors, and results
     B. Affective, cognitive, and behavioral
     C. Individual, organizational, and societal
     D. Individual, group, and organizational

     7. Employees who have intrinsic work values will be motivated by

  6. challenging assignments
     B. status in the workplace
     C. social contacts
     D. financial rewards8.Research on the five-stage model of group development shows that
  7. all groups pass through the norming stage
     B. groups always pass through the stages in order
     C. not all groups go through each of the stages
     D. all groups pass through the adjourning stage9.The extent to which a leader actually does help a group or organization to achieve its goals is best described as
     A. formal leadership
     B. leader effectiveness
     C. organizational profitability
     D. informal leadership
  8. When the business environment is __________, an organization is most likely to decentralize authority and empower its employees to make operating decisions. A. stable
     B. uncertain
     C. unknown
     D. transparent11.To make your communication more effective
     A. include as much information as possible, even if you are not sure it is necessary
  9. send the same messages by multiple channels
     C. clearly address your audience’s wants and needs, not yours
     D. draw pictures and animations your audience will understand12. Which of the following meeting technologies would be most effective for negotiations, collaborative problem solving, and other complex discussions?
  10. Telepresence
      B. Instant messaging
      C. Teleconference
      D. Telephone13. Most persuasive messages combine
      A. many major points all at once
      B. logical and emotional factors
      C. truth and falsehood
      D. current and very old evidence

      14.Important design elements to consider when creating slides include which of the following: A. word selection
      B. selecting background designs
      C. selecting a theme
      D. writing content.

      15. Which of the following would be the best wording to use on a resume?
      A. “I was in charge of a staff of six
      employees.”
      B. “I supervised a full staff of six employees.”
      C. “Was in charge of entire departmental
      staff.”
      D. “Supervised staff of six employees.”

      16.The __________ approach to ethics maintains that an ethical action is the one that provides the most good or does the least harm.

  11. utilitarian approach
      B. rights approach
      C. fairness approach
      D. common good approach17. Which type of privacy policy restricts an organization from collecting personal information until the customer specifically authorizes it? A. Opt-out model
      B. Opt-in model
      C. Electronic surveillance
      D. Profiling

      18. Wireless communication includes which of the following:
      A. Bluetooth
      B. coaxial connections
      C. traditional land lines
      D. lighting connections

      19. Enterprise resource planning applications seeks to integrate a number of issues, including which of the following:
      A. vacation schedules
      B. tenure of the staff
      C. production and inventory levels
      D. turnover rate of the project staff

      20.The request for proposal (RFP) is one of the key tools in acquiring information systems and applications. Which of the following statements best characterizes the RFP?

  12. The RFP must always be used.
      B. It is prepared by the vendor.
      C. It always identifies the price.
      D. It defines the scope of the project.21.The relationship between jurisdiction and venue of state and federal courts
  13. often causes delays in case resolution
      B. causes development of conflicting rules in similar disputes
      C. is determined by the U.S. Attorney General
      D. is well-defined by statute and case law22. Businesses owe customers (business invitees) visiting their stores
  14. no duty of care, the customer assumes the risk of injury
      B. a warning of known risks, only
      C. a duty to inspect for and warn of risks
      D. a duty to repair hidden risks only where children are involved
  15. A legally enforceable contract always requires
      A. a written document
      B. signatures of all parties
      C. a heading saying Contract or Agreement
      D. a manifest intent to be bound by the parties24. Regulatory (or administrative) law arises from
      A. court decisions
      B. enabling statutes
      C. attorney general opinions
      D. policy documents prepared by Non-governmental organizations

  25.The purpose of a clear ethical code in a business is
  A. to draw on employees religious background
  B. to encourage philosophical debate among employees
  C. to regulate employees private conduct
  D. to manage values and conflicts among them
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  Implementation of Balance Scorecard: Cattaraugus County Rehabilitation Center

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  After reading this article, formulate an argumentative essay around the following thesis statement: Article- http://journals.cluteonline.com/index.php/JBER/article/view/2471/2517
  Cattaraugus County ReHabilitation Center did an effective job of implementing a balanced scorecard approach in a fashion that reflects their organizational mission and vision. If you do not think this thesis is accurate, you can argue that the Center did not do an effective job.
  Expectations:
  Introduction: set up your argument by introducing your topic and presenting your position or thesis statement somewhere in this introductory paragraph.
  Analysis: present several arguments arguing in favor of your thesis statement. discuss how the Center used the score card quadrants to align with organizational strategy (or how it failed to do so).
  Conclusion: Wrap up your argument with a clear and cogent synopsis of your findings.

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  The Balanced Scorecard and Financial Perspective: Cattaraugus County ReHabilitation Center Case Study

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  After reading this article, formulate an argumentative essay around the following thesis statement: Article- http://journals.cluteonline.com/index.php/JBER/article/view/2471/2517
  Cattaraugus County ReHabilitation Center did an effective job of implementing a balanced scorecard approach in a fashion that reflects their organizational mission and vision. If you do not think this thesis is accurate, you can argue that the Center did not do an effective job.
  Expectations:
  Introduction: set up your argument by introducing your topic and presenting your position or thesis statement somewhere in this introductory paragraph.
  Analysis: present several arguments arguing in favor of your thesis statement. discuss how the Center used the score card quadrants to align with organizational strategy (or how it failed to do so).
  Conclusion: Wrap up your argument with a clear and cogent synopsis of your findings.

  3 Pages

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  BUS 308 Week 5 Final Reflection Paper

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  BUS 308 Week 5 Final Paper

  Reflection paper on what has been learned in this class, BUS 308: Statistics for Managers. The paper discusses
  1. descriptive and inferential statistic analysis
  2. hypothesis development and testing
  3. how to choose the appropriate test and evaluation
  4. Importance of analyzing and make the right decisions about measurements.

  4 pages, 3 References
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  What are the anticipated impacts upon operating efficiency

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  Midas Case Study

  Read the “Midas” case study in Chapter 2 of your text. Answer questions 1through 4 in a two- to- four page paper in accordance with APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Your paper should be in paragraph form (avoid the use of bullet points), and supported with the concepts outlined in your text. Provide at least two scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library or other external sources, excluding the textbook. Do not include the original questions of the assignment in the paper.

  • a. What are the anticipated impacts upon operating efficiency? How would you attempt to minimize the negative impacts?
  • b. Should some operating practices be changed to accommodate the tune-ups?
  • c. Should input be gathered from the shop owners? If so, what?
  • d. If Midas decides to launch this new program, how should it begin?

  Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

  4 pages, APA, 3 References
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  Bus 320: Quiz 1 Solutions – White Version

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  True/False Questions: Circle the correct response. (2 points each)

  1.	T	F	If a sole proprietorship fails, the owner may lose whatever was invested in the business, but the owner’s personal assets are not at risk.
  2.	T	F	A company that has an increase in its return on assets, but no noticeable change in asset turnover, has most likely experienced an increase in financial leverage.
  3.	T	F	If a firm is not operating at full capacity, assuming assets grow with sales will likely overstate the firms funding needs.
  4.	T	F	A firm with many growth opportunities would likely have a book value less than its market value.
  5.	T	F	Joel (the owner) at Dave’s Cosmic Subs decides to get a diamond-encrusted sandwich toaster. This would be an example of an indirect agency cost.
  6.	T	F	A grocery store will likely have a higher days’ sales in inventory than a car dealer.
  7.	T	F	A Stakeholder is a group or individual who benefits from or is harmed by corporate actions.
  8.	T	F	Many software firms capitalize (treat as an asset) the development costs associated with creating new software products. One motivation for doing this is because it increases accounting earnings.
  9.	T	F	If a firm sells part of its inventory at a loss, its quick ratio will increase.
  10.	T	F	A firm wants to boost sales and reduce inventory so they lower the price of
  			their product. All else equal, this will likely lower their profit margin and decrease total asset turnover.
  11.	T	F	Tech firms tend to have higher market-to-book ratios than brick-and-mortar firms.
  12.	T	F	If a firm uses accounts payable to purchase a new fixed asset, this will make the current ratio move away from one.
  13.	T	F	Manufacturing firms will likely have smaller differences between their Times Interest Earned and Cash Coverage Ratios than consulting firms.
  14.	T	F	In the secondary market, investors trade previously-issued securities without the involvement of the issuing companies.

  15.	T	F	If a firm’s growth in sales is higher than its sustainable growth rate, it will either need to raise money from equity or accept a higher level of financial risk (leverage).
  16.	T	F	If a firm pays off accounts payable using cash, this will result in a decrease in its net working capital.
  17.	T	F	It’s uncommon for firms to have P/E Ratios above 200.
  18.	T	F	Initial Public Offerings take place in the primary market.
  19.	T	F	For firms with no debt, the sustainable growth rate and the internal growth rate will both be zero.
  20.	T	F	You are interested in purchasing stock in a publicly traded company. You (or your broker) would most likely purchase the shares in the primary market.

  Multiple Choice Questions: Circle the correct response. (4 points each)

  21.

  A firm has a book value of assets of $117 billion, 10.3 billion shares outstanding, and a market price of $38 per share. The firm has $16 billion in cash, and total debt equal to $47 billion. What is the firm’s market to book ratio?

  1. a.               0.18 b.               0.30

  3. c.                 3.35 d.                 5.59 e.                 6.48 f.                 7.25

  22.

  A firm has a profit margin of 13% and return on equity equal to 27%. The firm’s debt to equity ratio is 0.72, and its total assets are $43,940. Compute the firm’s level of sales.

  a. $ 15,232.53 b. $ 36,388.83 c. $ 53,058.14 d. $ 78,988.56

  23. 23. A firm’s ROE last year was 8%. A new plan calls for a Total Debt Ratio of 40%, which will result in interest charges of $10,000 per year. Management projects an EBIT of $24,000 on Sales of $280,000 and it expects to have a Total Asset Turnover ratio of 1.8. Under these conditions, the average tax rate will be 34%. What will the ROE be this year?

  3. a) 3.06% b) 5.94% c) 9.00% d) 9.90% e) 15.00% f) 31.43%

  24.

  This year, a firm had earnings per share of $8 and dividends per share of $2. The addition to retained earnings was $12 million during the year, while book value of equity per share at year-end was $40. If year-end total debt was $120 million, and no new common stock was issued during the year, what was the company’s year-end total debt ratio?

  1. a.       0.47 b.       0.54 c.       0.57 d.       0.60 e.       0.72 f.       0.75 g.     0.87

  25.

  Highland Bakery maintains an inventory of flour worth $644. It has sales of $164,000 and a total bill for flour over the course of the year of $16,744. How old on average is the flour in the bread it sells its customers?

  1. a.     14 days b.     16 days c.     18 days d.     20 days

  1. 22 days f.     24 days g.     26 day

  26. 26. (20 points) The managers of Icona Inc. have made the following predictions for 2014.

  • Sales will grow at a rate of 32% during 2014
  • Operating costs and cash balances will also grow with sales.
  • They would like to manage their inventory more efficiently by reducing day’s sales in inventory to 180 (use a 360-day year for your calculation)
  • A purchase of $28,800 in new fixed assets are required to accomodate the growth in sales.
  • Accounts payable and Accounts Receivable will grow with sales
  • The interest rate on short-term debt is 10% and the interest rate on long-term debt is 12%. The tax rate is 34%.
  • The managers would like dividends to increase by 8% relative to the previous year.
  • The managers prefer new external financing to come from Notes Payable, then Bonds if necessary, and then Equity as a last resort. Their bankers have insisted that for 2014 the current ratio not fall below 1.6 and the total debt ratio not exceed 0.46 (assume these Prepare Pro Forma Statements for 2014. Round to penni

  27. 27. (14 points) ABC Tech Corp has 6.5 billion shares outstanding and a share price of $1 The company is considering developing a new software product in-house at a cost of $500 million. Alternatively, the firm can acquire a firm that already has the technology for $900 million worth (at the current price) of ABC stock. Suppose that absent the expense of the new technology, ABC will have EPS of $0.80.

  1. a) Suppose the firm develops the product in house. What impact would the development cost have on the ABC’s EPS? Assume all costs are incurred this year and are treated as R&D expense; ABC’s tax rate is 35%, and the number of shares outstanding is unchanged.

  1. b) Suppose ABC does not develop the product but instead acquires the techn What effect would the acquisition have on ABC’s EPS this year? Note that the acquisition expenses do not appear on the income statement, and assume the acquired firm has no revenues or expenses of its own, so the only effect on EPS is due to the change in number of shares outstanding.

  1. c) Which method of acquiring the technology has smaller impact on earnings? Is this method cheaper? Explain (one or two sentences is fine).
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  Spend Analysis

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  Spend Analysis. From the end of Chapter 11, read the Case Study: The ABCs of Spend Analysis. Respond to the following questions in a one to three page document to submit to your instructor. The submission must adhere to APA style guidelines and should include at least two scholarly references.

  1. Why are data analysis skills and thinking so important to spend analysis? Can’t software applications be used to generate the information needed automatically?
  2. How might a structured process such as Six Sigma methodology (Chapter 3) be useful here?
  3. Why is it important to get other functional areas, notably finance, involved in spend analysis efforts? Can you think of some other functional areas that should be involved?
  4 pages, 3 References

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  Conduct an internal and external environmental analysis

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  Business Model and Strategic Plan Part II: SWOTT Analysis Paper 1 (Mazda)

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  Conduct an internal and external environmental analysis, and a supply chain analysis for your proposed new division and its business model.
  Create a SWOTT table summarizing your findings. Your environmental analysis should consider, at a minimum, the following factors. For each factor, identify the one primary strength, weakness, opportunity, threat, and trend, and include it in your table.

  External forces and trends considerations:

  • Legal and regulatory
  • Global
  • Economic
  • Technological
  • Innovation
  • Social
  • Environmental
  • Competitive analysis

  Internal forces and trends considerations:

  • Strategy
  • Structures
  • Processes and systems
  • Resources
  • Goals
  • Strategic capabilities
  • Culture
  • Technologies
  • Innovations
  • Intellectual property
  • Leadership

  Write a synopsis of no more than 1,050 words in which you analyze relevant forces and trends from the list above. Your analysis must include the following:

  1. Include economic and legal and regulatory forces and trends.
  2. Critique how well the organization adapts to change.
  3. Analyze and explain the supply chain of the new division of the existing business. Share your plans to develop and leverage core competencies and resources within the supply chain in an effort to make a positive impact on the business model and the various stakeholders.
  4. Identify issues and/or opportunities:
  5. Identify the major issues and/or opportunities that the company faces based on your analysis.
  6. Generate a hypothesis surrounding each issue and research questions to use for conducting analysis.
  7. Identify the circumstances surrounding each issue; classify the circumstances; attribute the importance of each classification; and test the accuracy of the importance for each classification.

  Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

  4 Pages, 3 References

  See Also: Apple’s Corporate Audit