The Final Project will involve applying the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company and write a report either recommending or not recommending purchase of the company stock. Research Tip: The “Mergent” database in the Ashford University Library contains company profiles […]

Go the Hershey website to learn how to make Hershey chocolate. (There is also a “print friendly” version of the chocolate making process at the end of the video.)  Review the process and take a look at some of the videos. Pay particular attention to the process steps of milling and pressing, mixing the ingredients, and refining. In at least one paragraph, describe the costing […]

The number one semiconductor company in the world, Applied Materials, recently merged with the world’s number three semiconductor company, Tokyo Elecktron. The stock prices of both companies went up significantly after the merger was announced, which shows that investors welcome this move that may create synergies and help both companies battle declining revenues in the semiconductor industry. However, even though there are potential benefits to […]

Corporations often use different costs of capital for different operating divisions. Using an example, calculate the weighted cost of capital (WACC). What are some potential issues in using varying techniques for cost of capital for different divisions? If the overall company weighted average cost of capital (WACC) were used as the hurdle rate for all divisions, would more conservative or riskier divisions get a greater […]

1. Calculate the return and standard deviation for the following stock, in an economy with five possible states. If a Boom (Probability=25%) economy occurs, then the expected return is 50%. If a Good (Probability=25%) economy occurs, then the expected return is 25%. If a Normal (Probability=20%) economy occurs, then the expected return is 15%. If a Bad (Probability=20%) economy occurs, then the expected return is […]

Click on the Unit 1 Assignment link to watch the assigned videos. Click Submit after watching each video and reflect on how learning how to use Excel and a financial calculator to learn finance will assist you with your personal and career goals, even if your career goals are in another field. Use Microsoft Word to write a paper for this Assignment and answer the […]

The major document for this class is the Formal Report. It is due on Wednesday of Week Four by 11:59 PM Eastern time. You will use the example found on pages 417-430 of your textbook for FORMAT ONLY. Please review the sections that should be included as indicated below. Use ONLY third person for this assignment. Your paper will need to identify a problem and three potential solutions. […]

Symbols of culture are called artifacts. Artifacts are the most visible and accessible level of culture. These include behaviors, stories, rituals (everyday practices that are repeated frequently), and symbols (e.g., company logos, company colors). For example, the president of a company volunteering at Habitat for Humanity is an artifact of culture. An example of symbols as an artifact of culture is Ashford University’s shield that […]

you are going to be introduced to many of the activities carried out during implementation and operation, including coding, testing, installation, documentation, user training, support, and maintenance. Systems development is a change process, and for many users, the most obvious evidence of change comes during implementation. Installation is the organizational process of changing over from the current information system to a new one. Direct, parallel, […]

1. You are the head of a project management office, and you have been charged with the duty of providing oversight to the quality of the projects for your organization. What type of metrics besides (Time and Cost) would you measure to determine whether or not the quality of your projects are meeting requirements set by your customers in by outside entities? 2. Every project […]