This assignment will be applying the concepts related to performing a SWOT analysis and creating strategic goals employing the SWOT information. Using the information in the Wal-Mart SWOT information attachment, complete Question 1 & 2 placing the Wal-Mart information into the proper categories.  Remember Strengths and Weaknesses are inside the company and Opportunities and Threats are outside the company. Place each of the items listed […]

You are continuing to serve as a private economic consultant for Ruby Red Movie Theater in town. The theater would like to have your input concerning what prices they should charge for movie tickets and the average prices for concession stand items. Access the Unit II Assignment Worksheet in Blackboard. Assignment Instructions:Complete the Unit II Assignment Worksheet. This worksheet contains a series of questions concerning […]

The tax laws are codified in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Congress passes the tax laws, the President signs them into law, and the Internal Revenue Service enforces the laws.  Gifts and inheritances are not taxable income to the recipient, generally. Says who? IRC 102(a) says so. See the structure of the IRC in the Supporting Materials.  Also, look at IRC 61 in the Supporting […]

      You are the CEO of a major corporation whose databases were recently  hacked, and sensitive customer information was stolen. The media has  persistently asked you for some kind of statement regarding the  situation and what the corporation is doing to protect its customers and  prevent this from happening again. Would you, as the CEO, speak out  about the crisis, or would you choose a frontline […]

Risk management is one of the most important components in empowering an organization to achieve its ultimate vision. With proper risk management culture and knowledge, team members will be “speaking” the same language, and they will leverage common analytical abilities to identify and mitigate potential risks as well as exploit opportunities in a timely fashion. In order to consolidate efforts, the existence of an integrated […]

nformational Fact: Miami Dade College’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is “Writing for the Real World: Strengthening Writing and Career Knowledge.” With the motto of Do The Write Thing, MDC’s QEP is designed to enhance the existing high quality of education that students and graduates receive at MDC. By improving student writing skills and career knowledge, graduates will ultimately increase their knowledge base and competitiveness as […]

Consider a  UK.-based IMporter of bicycles, Italian bicycles, who has a €160,000 payable due in one year. He wants to use options to hedge the cost of his payable. One-year at-the-money put and call options on €10,000 exist. The spot exchange rates are €1.00 = $1.120 and £1.00 = $1.400, which makes the spot cross rate €1.00 = £0.80. In the next period, the euro […]

Use a newspaper, news magazine, or the internet (including articles posted on Canvas by instructor) to find a current article (if uncertain, please see the instructor to have your topic approved) related to business law to write about.  Briefly summarize your article and include some interesting facts or highlights. Lastly, and most importantly, discuss any concerns, issues, or thoughts you have about the subject matter […]

  Crisis Communications Plan          Develop a crisis communications plan for your stakeholders,  including a social media policy. The plan should include ideas you have  offered in essays and assignments you have already submitted in this  course, most specifically the outline submitted in Unit III. Walk  through how you believe organizational leaders and their spokespeople  should decide         and act during a crisis. Your plan should include at […]

As the CFO for a MNC computer hardware company, you have to advise your president on investment decisions. The president of your company is considering developing mainframe computers in the company’s Mexican facility. By Monday, September 10, 2012, prepare an executive memorandum for the president outlining the pros and cons of pursuing this venture. You must identify and evaluate at least eight different variables that can […]