Category: Business

Business Ethics – Week 2 Assignment
Analysis of Discussion Comments
Please review the DQ forum for this week. Select 2-3 postings from your peers to analyze in your personal assignment response. For your personal assignment this week:
Write a 1-2 page summary on your analysis of the discussion comments and how you believe this content has increased your ethical self-awareness. Please include alternatives, analysis, application, and action.
The assignment should be submitted as a Word document and APA format is required. The title page and reference page are not counted in the 1-2 page requirement.
*Please remember to include your results from this assignment on your ethics portfolio for the final project. The dropbox will be in Week 8.
View your assignment rubric.

(Original Content Only) (15 pages) (apa citations)
(in-text citations are a Must)
(Must Include SEC financial Data)
(Boeing Case Study and Directions are attached)
(Templates and SEC data Links: https://www.strategyclub.com/free-student-template/ https://www.sec.gov/ https://www.sec.gov/edgar (project is worth a lot of points and will be checked thoroughly)
Case Study: Historical Financial Analysis Assignment Instructions
Overview
Complete a case study of Boeing Corporation. You will find the case in the case section of the text.
A formal, in-depth case study analysis requires you to utilize the entire strategic management process. Assume you are a consult asked by the Boeing Corporation to analyze its external/internal environment and make strategic recommendations. You must include exhibits to support your analysis and recommendations.
The completed case study must include these components, with portions to be submitted over several modules as the Case Study: Historical Financial Analysis Assignment
Cover page (must include the company name, your name, the date of submission, and a references page; the document must follow current APA guidelines)
A total of 15 pages of narrative text, this does not include the financial statements, reference pages, or matrices Reference page (follow current APA guidelines)
Historical Financial Statements, Proforma Financial Statements, NPV Calculations and a Cost Sheet for the strategy in an Excel document
Matrices, which must be exhibits/attachments in the appendix and not part of the body of the analysis (The Strategy Club has excellent templates/examples for exhibits and matrices).
Your Case Study: Historical Financial Analysis Assignment paper must include:
Historical Financial Statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows) from the 3 most current years for the firm. These should be downloaded from the SEC website. The financial statements must include horizontal (shown between the years) and vertical analysis (shown to the right of the last year of historical data).
Ratio analysis for the ratios shown on Table 1 in the Guide to Case Analysis (CA) of the textbook:Profitability ratios
Liquidity ratios
Leverage ratios
Activity ratios
Price-to-earnings ratio
The changes between years are included in the calculations.
Competitor ratios to compare with the ratios that were calculated in item 2. These should be included on the same tab as the ratio analysis for the firm.
Financial analysis should include comparisons to the firm’s main competitor as well as to the industry. How does the financial position of the firm influence the strategic direction of the company? This section should not be used to define what each ratio is rather it should clearly provide analysis based on the calculations as to the strategic choices and implications of the firm’s financial position. A compare and contrast with the main competitor should be included in this section of narrative.
Place the results of Case Study: Historical Financial Analysis, in the Case Study: Historical Financial Analysis submission link in Module 6: Week 6. Options to Download SEC Financial Data into Excel Spreadsheets:
There are two ways to pull financial data in Excel format from the SEC site, depending on how recent the information is.
OPTION 1: For filings that are a year or two old
Go to www.sec.gov.In the Filings & Forms box, click on Search for Company Filings.
Then click on Company or fund name, ticker symbol, CIK (Central Index Key), file number, state, country, or SIC (Standard Industrial Classification).
Enter either a company name or ticker symbol into the appropriate box. (Note: it may be easier to use a ticker symbol because this guarantees you have the right company.) Choose Find Companies.
On the next screen, select the appropriate filing or filter by filing type (10-K).
Newer filings have two button options: Documents and Interactive Data. Select Interactive Data if that is an option.
Once in Interactive Data, select financial statements. A drop-down box will appear in the left-hand column. Select the statement that you want. Then, click View Excel Document above the left-hand column.
OPTION 2: For older filings
Follow the steps in Option 1 to get to the company filing screen. Since Interactive Data will not be available, click on Documents. There will be several options. Find the link containing the full filing. This is usually the first link but not always. For a 10-K filing look for a link titled 10-K.
Open Excel. Click on the Data tab in the ribbon and select From Web, the second icon from the left. A web browser will open up. Copy the link from the company 10-K and insert it into the New Web Query browser that opened up. Click Go to be taken to the filing. (Note: The browser sometimes runs slow.)
Find the financial tables you wish to import. Above the tables you should see a yellow box with a black arrow pointing to the right. Click on each box corresponding with each financial table that you wish to import. The box will turn green with a check mark. Once all desired tables are selected, click the Import button at the bottom right of the web browser.
You will be taken back into the Excel spreadsheet with an Import Data box open. To import the data, select either a cell in the existing worksheet or New Worksheet and click OK.
Data will be uploaded into Excel. Note that this process does a poor job of formatting the tables. Brackets indicating negativity and currency symbols are often placed in adjacent cells, necessitating manual entry. For year-over-year analysis across multiple filings be careful to ensure that financial sheet items line up with one another.

The general importance of the task is big – This is for a job opportunity, so please pay attention to this detail. The forecast to be extended for the next four quarters, so Q2 2024 – Q1 2025 and an additional two quarters. So including Q2 2025 and Q31) would make sure the financial model is formatted well. It doesn’t/shouldn’t necessarily match the formatting of the raw data tabs but should be formatted in a visually appealing way2) the forward projections/estimates should be relatively in line with street consensus (i.e. – the projections from JP Morgan) but will obviously be different because of assumptions used to make those forecasts deliverables are putting together a financial model and a one page write up deciding whether I’m long or short the stock I was given.
The financial model should support the investment thesis in the write up.The stock is shake shack. I was given a company model for them from JP Morgan research so a lot of the historical data can be pulled from that. The model should be a three statement model that builds to a price target. The difficult part will be determining what to make assumptions and how they should be projected. The one pager should have an analysis overview, industry overview/where it’s headed, operational analysis, risks, something notable/tailored to shake shack, and a conclusion. It should also include the price target, buy/sell rating and an eps estimateSo to be clear the model should be a discounted cash flow analysis (DCF). So it should have the three financial statements like I outlined in my email with estimates and projections and then also have a free cash flow build, quick weighted average cost of capital build, and then a DCF valuation that takes enterprise value based on the DCF, backs into equity value and finds the implied share price from there.
Ensure you make use of the Excel spreadsheet for the modelling and write a one page pitch desk.
Requirements: 1 page | .doc file

Assignments for Module 1 Real-World Experience:
Windshield Survey: A Community Assessment Strategy
Assignment #1a: Windshield Survey (Group activity)
Background:
oStudents will select a community or zip code area near where they live or attend school. Each group of students, will walk through the chosen community making assessments associated with a traditional windshield survey. The details/instructions for that activity appear below:
You should walk through your community (or zip code area) to make systematic observations that will help you understand more about the characteristics and health status of the community.
You are encouraged to complete this activity in pairs or small groups to glean more data about the community.
During the tour, you should look for and consider the following:
Who are the people in this community? In other words, who do you see? Consider age, ethnicity, and family types.
How do people travel and get around in this community? Do they use a car, train/bus (public transportation), bike, or walk? Are there safe biking/walking paths?
What sorts of businesses and places of employment are in this community? What sorts of jobs are available?
Where do people get their groceries? What types of restaurants are available? Where do people shop? Chain stores? Locally owned stores?
What types of organizations provide services for children and families (e.g., schools, churches/places of worship, youth centers, day cares, HeadStart programs, libraries, places of higher education)?
What types of housing is available in this community? Describe the housing conditions.
What healthcare services and resources are available in this community? Full service clinics? Retail clinics? Specialty clinics? Hospitals? Dental services? CAM (complementary alternative medicine)/CAT (complementary alternative therapy)?
Look for the recreation and exercise opportunities in this community? Are there parks/green space/playgrounds? To what extent are these areas maintained?
As you traverse through this community, consider the community’s assets and factors that impact the overall health of this community and its members. What characteristic(s) are the most influential to the PHN who works within this community?

Overview
Public-private partnerships, also called PPPs or P3s, are projects in which a public sector government agency works in partnership with a private sector developer in order to complete a public-sector project. Essay: Special Considerations Public Sector Development Draft Submission Assignment
After you complete your Essay: Special Considerations Public Sector Development Final Submission Assignment you should submit your assignment to the Essay: Special Considerations Public Sector Development Draft Submission Assignment to check your Turnitin report and make any adjustments prior to your final Submission. After reviewing your Turnitin results, make any edits necessary to your assignment prior to submitting for a grade. Instructions
Prepare a research paper that discusses the advantages and disadvantages of public-private partnerships.
Your paper should reflect professional writing, current APA standards, and include at least 5 scholarly references (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). You may also use non-scholarly references such as trade publications in addition to your 5 scholarly sources. The body of this essay must be 500–750 words (double-spaced), not counting the title page and reference page.
Example peer-reviewed journals: • The Journal of Real Estate Research
• Journal of Real Estate Literature
• Journal of Corporate Real Estate
• Real Estate Economics
• Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

The Assignment Brief zip, contains the brief, a sample assignment and guidance.
Note the assignment is broken into 2 parts, report writing and powerpoint presentation. For the powerpoint presentation, add the oral notes to each slide, I will do the recording.

You will choose a public company, delve into its cash flows, and analyze a hypothetical expansion situation using the financial data available. Instructions: 1. Company Selection and Financial Retrieval: Pick a public company that piques your interest. Obtain its latest financial statements. 2. Cash Flow Interpretation: Using the acquired financial data, delve into the company’s cash flow statement. Draw insights from its cash inflows and outflows. 3. Hypothetical Expansion Evaluation: Picture a scenario where your chosen company is pondering a market expansion or perhaps introducing a new product line. Judge the financial feasibility of this move. To do this, blend in details from the company’s financial records with external market research. Requirements: • Length: 4-5 pages (excluding references). • Format: Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced. • References: A minimum of four references, including the company’s financial statements. All references should be cited in APA format. • Tables & Figures: If used, they should be labeled and included within the body of the document. MUST BE 100% PLAGIARISM FREE NO EXCUSES

Project 3: Business Plan Review
Due in Week 6 Project Purpose
In this project, you will write the beginning sections of a business plan that can be used to solicit investors or financing for the new business. The purpose of this assignment is to develop the critical thinking and entrepreneurial mindset necessary to translate the idea into a money-making business. Along with critical thinking skills, you will develop research, communication, and data evaluation skills. Outcomes You Will Meet by Completing This Project:
apply the basic steps involved in developing a comprehensive business plan for both starting and operating a business by creating your own business plan.
describe and explain the environments that businesses operate in—social, economic, political, technological, environmental, and legal.
develop your business vocabulary and knowledge of concepts, trends, and current issues by applying them in all coursework.
demonstrate the use of software and Internet sources by researching and planning the start-up and operation of your business.
demonstrate the use of a marketing assessment process to develop a marketing plan and a marketing strategy.
NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work.
Instructions
Begin to Write the Business Plan
Use the business idea chosen in Project One and the plan format used starting Week 4, (Writing a Business Plan for a New Venture), and complete the following Business Plan Sections:
Business Description
Market Analysis
Competitor Assessment
Marketing Plan
Research:
Online research is needed to successfully complete this project. The research will be graded as a separate element so make sure you select credible data sources. The information retrieved from the research in the Action Plan is a good place to start but more depth is required to complete this assignment. Course material and research should be used to support all conclusions. Include in-text citations and reference list are required.
Instructor Feedback:
You will receive feedback from your instruction on this project. You will then use that feedback to make revisions and submit the revisions as part of Project 4. Points will be awarded in Project Four based on the revisions made. Review the Paper
Read the paper to ensure all required elements are present. Use the grading rubric to ensure that you gain the most points possible for this assignment.
Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third-person writing. Read the paper aloud as a first measure;
Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a second measure;
Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;
Consider submitting the paper to the Effective Writing Center (EWC). The EWC will provide 4-6 areas that may need improvement.
Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder ===========================
How to Set Up the Plan Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product does not have a page length but you are required to provide a title page and reference page. Write clearly and concisely. The business plan must be typewritten and neatly packaged in a form presentable to a financial institution or investor.
As some businesses are more complex, no specified number of pages is required. The key is to ensure that all critical portions of the plan are covered in sufficient detail to portray in-depth thought and effort. Some areas may not apply to all businesses.
Financial statements are important, and you are expected to provide pro forma balance sheets, income statements, break-even analyses, and cash flow projections.
The body of the paper should consist of a heading for each required element. Use the grading rubric and instructions as guides. Be sure to cover all that is asked of you in the assignment and do so in a way that will guide the professor into giving a high grade. Finally, all work that you submit for this project should be your own. Remember your pledge to uphold academic integrity in all work that you prepare and submit. Requirements for the Assignment
Before you begin writing the plan, you will read the following requirements that will help you meet the writing requirements. Read the grading rubric for the assignment. Use the grading rubric while writing the paper to ensure all requirements are met that will lead to the highest possible grade.
Third-person writing is required. Third person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: First, Second, and Third Person.
Contractions are not used in business writing, so you are expected NOT to use contractions in writing this assignment.
You are expected to paraphrase. You are expected to paraphrase, which can be learned by reviewing this link: Quoting and Paraphrasing.
You are responsible for in-text citations and a reference list. The expectation is that you provide a robust use of the course readings and relevant sources from the UMGC Library to support ideas, reasoning, and conclusions. When using a source document, the expectation is that the information is cited. Note that a reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa. Due on Jun 28, 2024 11:59 PM
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Rubric Name: Project 3
Criteria Excellent
Proficient
Sufficient
Needs Improvement
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Criterion Score
Business Description-Intro to business and objectives should include a business overview with description of the products and or services being provided; mission statement provided and explained Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics
10 points
Business description includes all aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with a thorough use of class material and research and reflects an insightful and complex understanding as to the purpose and objectives of the business.
8 points
Business description includes misses one minor aspect of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a good understanding as to the purpose and objectives of the business but mission statement was underdeveloped.
7 points
Business description includes most major aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a sufficient understanding as to the purpose and objectives of the business but mission statement was vague and or under supported.
6 points
An attempt at a description was made; only a few aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool were described; no mission statement was provided and or statement was weakly supported and underdeveloped.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Business Description-Intro to business and objectives should include a business overview with description of the products and or services being provided; mission statement provided and explained Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics,/ 10
Market Analysis- includes description of industry (size, location, history competitiveness, profitability, general health, trends, opportunities, threats, target customer profile Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics
20 points
Market Analysis includes all aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with a thorough use of class material and research and reflects an insightful and complex understanding as to the external environment in which the business will operate.
16 points
Market Analysis includes misses one minor aspect of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a good understanding as to the industry in which the business operates was underdeveloped in one area.
14 points
Market Analysis includes most major aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a sufficient understanding as to the external environment in which the business will operate but was vague and or under supported.
12 points
An attempt at a Market Analysis was made; only a few aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool were described; no detail was provided and or statement was weakly supported and underdeveloped.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Market Analysis- includes description of industry (size, location, history competitiveness, profitability, general health, trends, opportunities, threats, target customer profile Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics,/ 20
Competitive Assessment- Review of specific competitors with profile that includes critical weaknesses/strengths; competitive advantages, market share, price etc. how your business will compete Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics
20 points
Competitive assessment includes all aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with a thorough use of class material and research and reflects an insightful and complex understanding as to the business’s competitors.
16 points
Competitive Assessment misses one minor aspect of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a good understanding as to the business’ competitors but was underdeveloped in one area.
14 points
Competitive assessment includes most major aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a sufficient understanding as to the business competitors but was vague and or under supported.
12 points
An attempt at a Competitive Assessment was made; only a few aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool were described; no detail was provided and or statement was weakly supported and underdeveloped.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Competitive Assessment- Review of specific competitors with profile that includes critical weaknesses/strengths; competitive advantages, market share, price etc. how your business will compete Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics,/ 20
Marketing Plan- Includes details on products and services offered, price charged, distribution system, and promotional efforts Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics
20 points
Marketing Plan includes all aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with a thorough use of class material and research and reflects an insightful and complex understanding as to the promotion of the business products or services offered.
16 points
Marketing Plan includes misses one minor aspect of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a good understanding as to the promotion of the products or services offered by the business but was underdeveloped in one area.
14 points
Marketing Plan includes most major aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a sufficient understanding as to the promotion of products or services offered by the business but was vague and or under supported.
12 points
An attempt at a Market Plan was made; only a few aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool were described; no detail was provided and or statement was weakly supported and underdeveloped.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Marketing Plan- Includes details on products and services offered, price charged, distribution system, and promotional efforts Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics,/ 20
Outside research selection used materials that are reputable, includes data sources and are appropriate for the topic intended
10 points
Excellent sources were used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and they were of academic quality and demonstrated appropriate application to the topic under discussion.
8 points
Good outside sources were used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and they were of academic quality and demonstrated appropriate application to the topic under discussion.
7 points
Poor outside sources were used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and they mostly were of academic quality and demonstrated appropriate application to the topic under discussion.
6 points
Little to no academic sources were used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and/or the academic quality was not valid or failed to be appropriate to the topic under discussion.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Outside research selection used materials that are reputable, includes data sources and are appropriate for the topic intended,/ 10
Writing Mechanics, Organization and Format.
20 points
Includes clear and concise language that uses appropriate style, has a rich vocabulary, and is free of grammatical & spelling errors. 16 points
Includes clear and concise language, but the style and vocabulary are inconsistent or imprecise at times. The writing has some minor errors. 14 points
Includes some clear and concise language, but the style and vocabulary are very inconsistent or imprecise at times. The writing has many minor or major errors. 12 points
Includes language that lacks clarity and/or is not concise. There is no evidence of proofreading or an attempt at applying conventional writing mechanics, style, or vocabulary. 0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Writing Mechanics, Organization and Format.,/ 20

The purpose of this assignment is to conduct an analysis of a public company based on the information you’ve learned thoughout the course. To begin, select a public company in the
industry you analyzed in the Group Industry presentation. Your individual analysis must be 8-10-
pages in current APA format. You must also include at least 3 scholarly references in a separate reference page. Use the outline below when completing your analysis.
the prior assignment was about Hilton Worldwide Holding Inc, Hilton Brands and Global hospitality company

I need you to write two recommendation letters, each with a word count of 350 words. You need to play the roles of my two professors and write two recommendation letters from their perspectives to help me apply for a graduate degree. Both of my professors were teachers of my undergraduate courses, and I attended the School of Management at Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology for my undergraduate studies.
The first letter of recommendation requires you to play the role of Associate Professor in Construction Scheduling and Introduction to Construction Management. Her name is Layin Wang, gender female, and title is Associate Professor.
The second letter of recommendation requires you to play the role of my Advanced Contract Administration Professor, named Hua Liu, female, and professional title professor. The content of these two recommendation letters must not be the same, but the theme is to praise my performance in school courses and strongly recommend me. When writing these two recommendation letters from the perspective of the recommender, the recommended student’s name can be replaced by X. Afterwards, I will modify it myself. The actual content of each article needs to be 350 words, excluding information on recommenders, etc.