Everyone wants to do some good in the world. But when we invest our hard-earned money, we want it to perform well for us. That’s where the idea of socially responsible investing (SRI) comes in. This type of investing reflects your own social values and ethical standards. SRI funds reflect attitudes on everything from the environment to antidiscrimination. Investors wishing to learn more about these […]

 Write a two- to three-page analysis using the Case Study on pages 295-297 in your textbook, “Kelly’s Assignment in Japan.” BBA 2551, Intercultural Management 3 Your analysis should address the following questions: 1. Explain the clashes in culture, customs, and expectations that occurred in this situation. 2. What stage of culture shock is Kelly’s family experiencing? 3. Turn back the clock to when Kelly was […]

Using your previous MBA coursework, create a presentation  designed to pitch your concept to potential financial backers or senior executives. Your presentation should highlight the key elements of your business concept and implementation plan that are most likely to convince your audience to support the idea moving forward. Remember that while your audience wants to know you have thoroughly researched and planned out your idea, […]

1.  Discuss one violation of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct leading  to a disciplinary action. Explore the risks that relationships or  circumstances played in the failure of the CPA to comply with the rules  of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct leading up to the violation.  2.  Examine current safeguards available to reduce the risks of the  violation you identified.  Discuss the specific safeguard […]

Background Markets in developed economies are approaching saturation level. Therefore, MNCs are searching for new untapped markets in emerging countries such as India and China. Since the healthcare industry will continue to grow in the future due to the size of the global population and its age composition, General Electric Healthcare (GEH) is trying to capitalize on these trends. It is expanding its operations and […]

 In our reading resources, you were directed to view the reference USA website. Review the pages thoroughly and begin to think about and explore what options may be available to you in the world of Corporate Finance. Respond to the forum by telling everyone which jobs and career areas in finance seem most interesting to you and why? What specifically about the position and its responsibilities interests you? […]

Use the Stage-Gate model (Links to an external site.) to develop a theoretical new product or service. Some of your businesses might be service based, so you may have to be creative in thinking about a new project. If you have any problems thinking of a product or service idea, please let me know and I’ll help you think of one. Here is another resource on the […]

 250-300 word response to one of the following discussion prompts by Day 5 in the discussion area:  What is one method for developing personal financial goals? What could stand in your way of reaching these goals? Micro expenses are the small expenses we have on a recurring basis. Examples of micro expenses include buying a cup of coffee, buying an item from a vending machine, […]

Stanford University medical researchers conducted a study on the correlation between the use of fertility drugs and ovarian cancer.  Their study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, concludes that the use of the fertility drugs, Pergonal and Serophene, may increase the risk of ovarian cancer by three times.  The lead author of the studies, Professor Alice Whittemore, stated, “Our finding in regard to fertility […]

 Part I: In about a paragraph, explain how your view of management vs. leadership has changed from the beginning of this course. Part II: In about a page, write a Philosophy of Leadership Statement. Be sure to address the following critical elements: ● Identify your leadership style, as derived from the self-assessment you completed ● Reflect on what you have learned about yourself that makes […]