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 […]

For this assignment, you will locate two peer-reviewed journal articles related to a topic covered in Modules 3, 4, or 5 and create a professionally designed PowerPoint presentation. The two articles must be related and discuss the same topic. In the presentation, you must identify similarities and differences in the two chosen studies and draw conclusions from the results of the studies. The presentation should […]

Assignment 1: Social Performance of Organizations  Due Week 4 and worth 290 points  According to the textbook, the current world economy is increasingly becoming integrated and interdependent; as a result, the relationship between business and society is becoming more complex. Use the Internet to research Apple. Use a tablet, smartphone, laptop, desktop, or traditional video recorder to record a maximum of a five to seven […]

Assignment 2: Required Assignment 1—The S’No ProgramIn Risk the mid-eighties, the Toro company launched a promotion in which snow blower purchasers could refund a portion of their purchase if the next winter brought modest snowfalls. The amount of their refund was tied to snowfall amounts and so, the program was prey to certain risks and uncertainties. You will explore those risks and choices from a […]

The president of Gentiva Health Services is considering increasing her number of Medicare patients served next year. However, to do so she must begin to use RNs for client visits, which Medicare reimburses at $45 per visit. An RN costs per hour versus the current cost of $15 for an LPN or nurse’s aide. The president believes she can increase her patient visits by 15% […]

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the […]

Pam Jenkins recently married Josh Brock. Pam continues to work as a sales representative for a clothing manufacturer, and her monthly income has averaged $2,840 a month over the past year. Josh is employed as a computer programmer and earns $3,000 a month. Their combined monthly income allows them to live comfortably. Yet they have been unable to save any money for emergencies.  According to […]

 You’ve been working hard and have gained a lot of insight into your new organization during your first 90 days on the job as CEO. During that time, you’ve developed your Strategic Leadership Plan (Project Parts I, II, and III) to take the organization forward. In doing so, you’ve taken a close look at the internal and external competitive environments, you’ve examined the financials and […]

This Portfolio Project has two parts: Calculations and a 4- to 6-page essay. While the calculation requirements of this assignment are important, equally important are your discussion and analysis of the quantitative results. You will submit two documents: 1) a spreadsheet containing your horizontal and vertical analysis (and perhaps your ratios) in Module 7 and 2) a word document containing your essay in Module 8. You […]

Just flick on your TV and you will see example after example of  critical thinking gone awry — subprime mortgage lending practices,  bankruptcies, the Gulf Oil spill. From time to time you will also see  heroic and competent activities like quick thinking airline pilot  “Sully” Sullenberger who avoided a fatal crash by skillfully landing a  disabled US Air jet in the Hudson River. Perhaps you […]