Category: Business and Management

A university-level research paper must be professionally written using APA citation format, including in-text references to facts and ideas from other sources. Also, the final work requires an appropriate References section. Applying APA style can be easily accomplished by using Word’s “References” tab or by following the formatting requirements of APA Style. 
You should provide a statement of purpose and an indication of the direction of your research in the opening paragraph, and your report should be of appropriate depth as well as unified and cohesive. You should draw clear and logical conclusions based on theories and concepts. Your report should be written in complete, well-constructed sentences with precise grammar, word choice, punctuation, and spelling. Your writing should be sharp, coherent, and clear.
The report must fulfill all stated requirements and include 2500 to 3000 words of con­tent (approximately 10 pages). Preferred fonts are Calibri 11-point or Arial 11-point with 1-inch margins. The work must have an appropriate TESU cover sheet and “References” page in addition to its content pages. 
Preferred style is to have your full name in the paper’s footer left margin, along with the page number centered, and the course code at the right margin.
The report must maintain a sharp focus on the theory, concepts, and vocabulary of managerial communications. Your topic choice becomes the object of the research; that is, your case study provides the real-world situation that allows you to demonstrate that you can apply the theories and concepts to real situations. Refer back regularly to the course objectives to keep yourself on track. In other words: the events you describe are not the subject of the report. Rather, they are the means for you to illustrate and apply managerial theories and concepts. Your report should demonstrate the role that effective managerial communications has in promoting opportunities for business development.

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Negotiation Models: Balancing Value and Ethics
In this discussion, we explore various negotiation models used in business contexts, considering their implications for creating value and maintaining ethical standards. By examining different approaches to negotiation, we aim to understand how businesses can achieve mutually beneficial outcomes while upholding moral principles and social responsibility.
Choose two negotiation models from the list provided:
Win-Win Negotiation
Interest-Based
Principled Negotiation
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Negotiation
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Reverse Auctions
Dynamic Pricing
1. For each selected negotiation model, address the following points in your discussion:
Describe the key principles and characteristics of the negotiation model.
Discuss how this model aims to create value for all parties involved in the negotiation process.
Analyze the ethical implications associated with implementing this negotiation model. Consider factors such as fairness, transparency, and long-term consequences.
2. Compare and contrast the two negotiation models you have chosen, highlighting their similarities, differences, and potential trade-offs in terms of value creation and ethical considerations.
3. Reflect on your personal perspective. Which negotiation model do you believe strikes the best balance between creating value and maintaining ethical standards in business relationships? Justify your answer with relevant arguments and considerations.
Reference
Sherwood, C. N. C. (2022). A lie is a lie: The ethics of lying in business negotiations. Business Ethics Quarterly, 32(4), 604–634. https://doi-org.ezproxy.ccu.edu/10.1017/beq.2021.41
Use at least 1 additional scholarly peer reviewed reference

This assignment is a culminating project meant to build on the work you have done throughout the course. For this final assignment, you will present your final training and development lesson on the HR topic you selected.
Scenario:
Now that you have worked on the training plan with your team, you need to pitch the training to your executive team.
You have creative freedom in how you design your training program; however, it must align with what you have learned about training design and delivery in this course.
The key components that the presentation must include are:
Demonstrated evidence that you researched the HR-related topic
An overview of the needs assessment:
Organizational Analysis
Person Analysis
Task Analysis
Training Methods:
How are you proposing to deliver the material?
Evaluation:
How will you assess trainee competency?
How will you ensure the training was worth the investment?
Include a list of references and resources
The presentation must have a logical flow to it (introduction, content, application, and closing)
Be creative and visually appealing (i.e., no plain black and white slides)

Please read Text Case 06 – Case Analysis 1: Walmart Stores (in MindTap) and answer the below case questions:
Q1. How did Wal-Mart’s original strategy of locating stores in small rural towns help the company to achieve a competitive advantage?
Q2. How would you describe Wal-Mart’s business-level strategy and business model?
Q3. Once Wal-Mart had saturated the opportunity presented by small towns, how did the company keep growing?
Q4. What criticisms can be levelled at Wal-Mart’s business practices? How might the company respond?
Q5. How should Wal-Mart respond to the rise of online shopping, and Amazon in particular?
Case analysis format and instructions:
– This is not a group assignment but an individual assignment,
– Please see the syllabus regarding the Academic Honesty Statement (Cheating and Plagiarism). Note that if your similarity score (on Canvas) is higher than 30%, your assignment will not be accepted.
– On 8.5 by 11-inch paper with one-inch margins and font size twelve. No restriction on line spacing. 
– Do not retype the case questions. However, please specify the question numbers for your answers.
– Each case analysis must be no more than five pages (i.e., no more than one page per question).
. The limit does not include the cover page, figures, graphs, references, and other supplementary materials.
– Appropriate references must be included.

Case Study Project & APA Paper
Attached Files:
Case Study Excel Template.xlsx (17.58 KB)
Case Study Assignment Instructions.docx (28.015 KB)
Case Study: Surfside Shores Condominium Renovation Project & APA Paper
Read the “Case Study Assignment Instructions” Word Document attached. 
Open the “Case Study Excel Student Template” Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet attached. 
Detailed Assignment Tasks
Step 1: Journalize the Surfside Shores Condominium Renovation Project Transactions in the Excel Spreadsheet
12/01/2024 – Owners paid $500,000 cash in exchange for common stock.
12/04/2024 – $250,000 inventory purchased on account.
12/11/2024 – $150,000 inventory purchased with cash.
12/14/2024 – Payments totaling $80,000 made for rent expense.
12/19/2024 – Payments totaling $120,000 made for utilities expense.
12/22/2024 – Payments totaling $40,000 made for miscellaneous expenses.
12/25/2024 – Issued a $50,000 note payable to a contractor for repairs expense.
12/27/2024 – Project generated $600,000 in rental income.
12/31/2024 – Interest expenses totaled $15,000.
COGS totaled $100,000 (NO J/E REQUIRED; INFO NEEDED FOR BALANCE SHEET)
Retained Earnings totaled $295,000 (NO J/E REQUIRED; INFO NEEDED FOR BALANCE SHEET)
Step 2: Prepare the Income Statement in the Excel Spreadsheet
Please note, do not add any more columns or rows as the exact amount of accounts and their numerical value should fit perfectly.
Plug in the revenue and expenses as seen from the completed Journal Entrie to prepare the Income Statement.
Step 3: Prepare the Balance Sheet in the Excel Spreadsheet
Please note, do not add any more columns or rows as the exact amount of accounts and their numerical value should fit perfectly.
Plug in the assets (I.E., Cash, Inventory), liaibilties, common stock, retained earnings (given without JE) for quity to get a balance sheet where Total Assets = Total Liabilities + Equity.  
Step 4: Compile APA Report
1. Research: Conduct detailed research on the financial aspects of the Surfside Shores Condominium Renovation Project.
Utilize the Everglades University (EU) library databases for scholarly articles, books, and other relevant resources.
2. Analysis: Analyze the impact of this project on the financial statements of Surfside Shores Condominiums.
Evaluate how the renovation costs and financing options affect the balance sheet and income statement. I.E., More utilities expenses would cause the Net Income to decrease. 
4. Evaluation: Evaluate the importance of controlling cash and compare various methods of inventory valuation used during the renovation.
Examine how internal controls can prevent fraud and errors in financial reporting. 
5. Compile APA Paper with the following Four Sections:
Introduction: Introduce the Surfside Shores Condominium Renovation Project and its financials.
Detailed Account of Research: Summarize your research findings, including relevant financial data and scholarly insights (at least 1 reputable academic source).
Analyses: Provide detailed analyses of the project’s impact on financial statements.
Conclusion: Summarize your findings and discuss the significance of financial accounting in managing renovation projects.
The body of the APA paper should be 2-3 pages double-spaced (excluding title page, tables, charts, exhibits, and references) formatted according to APA guidelines. Please refer to the APA 7th Edition Student Paper Word Document Template located under the Case Study. Ensure to cite at least one reference from academic journals, professional journals, course textbook, or authoritative sources as specified by your instructor.
APA 7th Edtion Word Document Template

Answer the following 2 questions in separate paragraphs
Question 11
Your small business is taking off, and you’re facing the exciting (sometimes daunting) challenge of scaling up. But how do you navigate this critical growth phase while maintaining your unique identity and ensuring long-term success?
Let’s dive into a lively discussion! We’ll explore four key elements of thriving small businesses:
Growth Strategies: What are some practical ways to grow your business, from expanding your product line to entering new markets? What are the potential challenges, and how can you prepare for them?
Onboarding Professionals: When is the right time to bring professional management to handle operations, finances, or HR? How can you ensure a smooth transition and leverage their expertise for maximum impact?
Leadership Traits: What essential leadership qualities are crucial for guiding your team through this growth phase? How can you cultivate and strengthen these qualities in yourself and your team?
Time & Stress Management: ‍Increased responsibilities make managing time and stress more critical than ever. What tools and techniques can you use to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and maintain a healthy work-life balance?
Share your experiences and insights!
Draw on your entrepreneurial journey or observations. Have you witnessed examples of successful or not-so-successful scaling strategies? What leadership qualities impressed you the most?
Offer practical tips and tricks for managing time and stress. What apps, routines, or mindsets have helped you stay productive and balanced?
Let’s learn from each other’s perspectives! This is a collaborative space to brainstorm, challenge assumptions, and find inspiration for your small business journey.
Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The key is to be adaptable, strategic, and focused on building a sustainable and fulfilling business that reflects your unique vision.
Question 12
Running a small business is like navigating a complex maze – finding the right talent, keeping them motivated, and making tough decisions along the way. We will discuss some of the most crucial challenges in managing a business:
Hiring & Selecting:
Beyond the Resume: How can you go beyond traditional methods to identify the perfect fit for your unique company culture and values?
Building a Diverse Team: What strategies can you implement to attract and retain a diverse workforce, enriching your company’s perspective and performance?
Limited Resources: With a tight budget, how can you ensure you’re offering competitive compensation and benefits packages that attract top talent?
Compensation & Training:
Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing competitive wages with your budget constraints can be tricky. How can you structure a compensation package that motivates employees while remaining financially sustainable?
Investing in Growth: Training and development are crucial for employee retention and success. How can you create a cost-effective training program that equips your team with the skills they need to thrive?
Recognition & Rewards: Beyond salary, what kind of recognition and reward systems can you implement to keep employees engaged and motivated?
Discipline & Termination:
Navigating Conflict: Dealing with performance issues or misconduct can be delicate. What steps can you take to address disciplinary concerns fairly and effectively?
The Difficult Decision: When termination is necessary, how can you ensure it’s handled with respect and understanding, minimizing negativity and legal repercussions?
Learning from Mistakes: How can you analyze and learn from disciplinary situations to improve your hiring and management practices in the future?
Share your thoughts and experiences!
Based on your business experiences, what additional challenges have you faced?
For each area discussed, brainstorm solutions and share best practices that have worked or others you know.
Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution – let’s build a collaborative discussion where we learn from each other’s successes and challenges!
By sharing our collective wisdom, you can equip ourselves to build and nurture winning teams, propelling our small businesses to new heights. So, let’s navigate this maze together, one insightful step at a time!

For this report, you are requested to choose a well-known and listed company. You are requested to critically evaluate the external and internal influences of the selected company, considering economics, government structures, shareholders, and culture. In doing so, critically appraise the role of ethics and corporate social responsibility within the global marketplace.
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For this essay, you are requested to choose a well-known and listed company of your choice. You are requested to critically evaluate the external and internal influences of the selected company, considering economics, government structures, shareholders, and culture. In doing so, critically appraise the role of ethics and corporate social responsibility within the global marketplace.
In completing the above task, please note the below assessment criteria:
1. A critical reflection of the key points of the discussion with reference to theory covering the different phases of the project strategy in the context of change management with a focus on ethics-CSR, internationalization, and stakeholder management is needed.
2. Understanding and application of theories.
3. Correct use of terminology.
4. Relevance of examples and scenarios.

Prepare a detailed outline of a proposal focusing on the specifics for each of the sections below. This structure leads to a “quality control” mindset, ensuring that all important areas that need to be included in a technical document have been.
The final document will include an abstract or executive summary that mirrors a workplace approach to quality called “Six Sigma.” In that approach, often used to identify projects that will streamline processes and create efficiency in an organization, a one-page document is used to briefly summarize the need/scope of a new six sigma project. In it, the big goal of the project is identified, along with objectives and what stakeholders will be involved in the project. In this way, a senior executive can quickly scan the “one page” slide (as the document is often a PowerPoint slide) before reading on to see detailed information about elements of the proposed project. The examples below provide an idea of what you are working towards in the final proposal.
Please follow these guidelines for  Proposal draft.
Attached below is a Literature Review for my subject Investing In the Future: The Case for Innovative
Agricultural Technologies. , sources(use google scholar for any additional sources), and a example of the proposal.
Note: Remember to include the name of the intended  target reader (Farmers)(decision maker/their organization) in the Cover page, and throughout the paper as appropriate. You won’t, of course, send the proposal to this person, but it’s important to keep their context/environment in mind as you write the paper and try to show that you are “contexualizing” the proposal for them.
Introduction –  Provide a very brief outline of the problem (or opportunity) to establish the context (include decision maker’s name/organization within the document to provide this linkage/context).
Problem & Scope – Articulate the current situation highlighting inefficiencies, gaps in knowledge, ineffective processes, etc.
Objective (Specific Aims) –  Give briefly and concisely the features an effective solution will have. This may also be considered the “plan” of the proposal.
Qualifications: This may be a short section that identifies who will manage the project. This might be you, the author, but usually it is an experienced person inside the company in an appropriate role (i.e., manager of x).
Solution –  Provide the specific proposed resolution to the problem or research to be conducted along with supporting rationale.
Implementation/Methodology –  Give details on how the research will be conducted or how the solution will be implemented (be thorough and detailed). Be sure to include metrics to monitor to determine if you solution is successful. This will include a budget/cost section and a task (timeline) section.
Conclusion – Summarize the problem and solution. Using a professional style, specifically state you are seeking approval for the resources to initiate the project.

Class presentation
SITUATION 2 (WEDNESDAY MORNING)
Juan Needs to Break the News to All Employees That Work Hours WIll Be Reduced
Juan Hernandez sighed in frustration. He’d slept poorly last night because of anxiety. Today was going to be a long day. He had lots of bad news to pass around-to employees, suppliers, and customers. Juan had delivered bad ne many times before, but it never got easy.
Juan gathered most of the employees for a 30-minute meeting. He broke the news that the company was tempora suspending any overtime work and cutting back on shifts. Juan knew some of the workers lived from month to mor and that these new changes would hurt them. When the meeting ended, Juan thought the employees still had som questions. Also, not all employees were at work today, so Juan needed to send out an email to clarify the news he delivered in the meeting. He definitely wanted to get out more complete information right away.
Task
How can Juan write a message to employees informing them that they will have reduced work hours without excessively reducing employee morale and commitment.
I am specifically tasked with delivering the bad news in a “timely manner”. Please be sure to show sympathy and understanding which is why we believe it is important not wait a long time before delivering the news to the employees at Marble Home Makers. My presentation should last a maximum of 2 minutes.
The presentation is 5-10 minutes. We are a group of 5 and my presentation is expected to be about two minutes and I have to use a reference while delivering the bad news.
Assignment:
We are assigned situation 2.
Purpose
This assignment is intended to help you learn to confidently present findings to management in a presentation.
Action Items
1. Read Application Exercise 15.10 “Presentation about Changes at Marble Home Makeovers” in Cardon (2021
This final presentation is based on the instructions and scenario listed for this exercise,
2. Prepare a 5- to 10-minute video presentation, including PowerPoint slides, based on the scenario below. Mal sure you first identify your key messages and analyze your audience based on information in the textbook.
Create a clear and compelling preview, view, and review (see Chapter 14).
• Presentation about Changes at Marble Home Makeovers. To begin, read the Chapter Case “Bad News at Marble Home Makeovers” in Chapter 11. Then, assume the role of Juan Hernandez, Create a presentation to employees about temporary changes in work shifts. You could base the presentation on Figure 11,4 in th textbook.
3. Locate 1 to 2 additional resources to use as references in the presentation, in addition to the textbook.
4. Make your presentation visually pleasing by using visuals and charts. Make sure you use references when us charts created by others. Use APA Formatting Support E› to help you create your references.
5. Check your work with Grammarly, E»
6. Submit your finished presentation by the due dates

For this task, you are required to create a business plan for a small to medium size enterprise consisting of 2,000
words (+/- 10%). A suggested structure for the business plan is provided with this task.