Given the market structures as described in the video, identify at least two articles from the ProQuest database that highlight and discuss two of the biggest challenges facing financial managers today in these varied market structures. In a three- to five-page paper (excluding title and reference pages), summarize your findings from the articles. Include how market liquidity, competitiveness, and efficiency impact financial managers.  The paper […]

Compare the results of the three (3) methods by quality of information for decision making. Using what you have learned about the three (3) methods, identify the best project by the criteria of long term increase in value. (You do not need to do further research.) Convey your understanding of the Time Value of Money principles used or not used in the three (3) methods. […]

Students will resolve case studies from each chapter (depending on the number of students enrolled in the class), which will be analyzed and solved in groups in a corresponding report and presented in a Group Project Recording using ADOBE CONNECT.  The objective of this assignment is to apply concepts in the chapter to real life situations/companies; because of this, neither the report nor the presentation […]

According to the text, developing economies hinder the growth of entrepreneurial firms by requiring many regulatory procedures and costs. At the same time, these developing economies represent a rapidly growing consumer base. What arguments would you make to the leaders of these developing economies for removing obstacles to entrepreneurs? What specific changes would you recommend to make their country more encouraging towards entrepreneurs? How would […]

Below you will find the scenario and instructions for your second major assignment, “The Employer.” Please consider all of the readings you have been assigned (whether from The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker (especially Chapter 11), or from in-class articles), in addition to our discussions during class, as background. You may also conduct your own research, but if you do, please be sure to […]

 You’re the owner of a 25-employee company that has just had a fantastic year. Everyone pulled together and worked hard to achieve the boost in company profits. Unfortunately, you need to sink most of those profits into paying your suppliers. All you can afford to give your workers is a 3-percent pay raise across the board. At appraisal time, how would you communicate praise for […]

 Self-esteem in the work environment is crucial to the overall success of everyday business operations and functions for the employee and employer; therefore, it is important to identify healthy self-esteem development and how to overcome communication barriers. Create a PowerPoint presentation (minimum of 10 slides) on how to overcome communication barriers—verbal and nonverbal (identify and explain with supported data and illustrations). You must use at […]

After reading the material in the textbook on the five generations in today’s workforce, determine which generation you most identify with and state your reasons. What has been your experience (e.g., advantages, challenges, and differences in point of view or approaching a task) in working with members of the other generations identified in the textbook? This experience can be professional, personal, or academic. What steps […]

Perceptual mapping entails developing schematic representations that reflect how products or services compare to those of the competitors on dimensions most important to success in the industry” (David and David, 2017). The perceptual map based on price and quality as well as nutrition could be helpful to Hershey. This mapping technique can assist Hershey in identifying its position compared to the company’s competitors. A key […]

 You are going to learn more about case study methods, which can be variable. For the discussion make sure you have read and understand the case study method as you will write about it and how different methods within the case study might relate to your research topic. So, reiterate your topic, identify case study methods and different methods within the case study (citing your […]