Author: chris

Evaluate the restatement in terms of management’s ethical violations according to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, providing recommendations to management on how to avoid these problems in the future. Provide support for your recommendations.

 

Due Week 3 and worth 200 points

 

Search the Internet or Strayer databases for a company that recently restated its earnings. Based on the company researched and identified:

 

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

 

  1. Assess the factors that contributed to the financial statement restatement, signifying the executive management team’s attitude toward the restatement. Suggest how the restatement may have been avoided during the initial reporting process.
  2. Explain the impact to the company’s stock price when the restatement was released and to future earnings forecast, indicating whether or not you believe the impact to the stock price was justified.
  3. Evaluate the restatement in terms of management’s ethical violations according to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, providing recommendations to management on how to avoid these problems in the future. Provide support for your recommendations.
  4. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Evaluate how successful the author was in convincing you to accept the validity of the “surprise ending” that was different from what you expected.

 

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” in the Student Center.

Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

Assignment 1: Essay

Due Week 4 and worth 100 points

Choose one (1) of the three (3) reading selections from the list of topic choices below. The focus is on brief but important primary source material written by major authors. Read the selections  as identified with each topic below. Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (250 words minimum) which analyzes the “surprise ending” of the reading selection.

Topic Choices

  • Reading selection from Descartes’ Discourse on the Method (Part IV). Descartes begins with a  proof of one basic conclusion and ends with a proof of something much grander. Remember to focus on the surprise and point of realization, not the details of the philosophical argument. Read Part IV of the Discourse on the Method located at http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/descartes1637.pdf (then scroll down to Part 4, pp. 14-18). This is only four or five (4 or 5) pages of the larger work.
  • Reading selection of Swift’s A Modest Proposal. It is essential to recognize the genre of this work, as discussed in our class text, which you should consult and cite. Swift promotes a radical solution, but subtle options are mentioned. You are looking for surprise and a point of realization. Read and focus on A Modest Proposal located at http://www.victorianweb.org/previctorian/swift/modest.html.
  • Two (2) reading selections from Voltaire’s Candide. Consider how these readings start and end in terms of the action and the beliefs. You are looking for surprise and a point of realization. These selections can be found on pp. 840-841 in the textbook. In addition, consult the class text at pp. 824-825.

For the reading selection you choose:

  1. Clearly state in your own words the “surprise ending” in the reading you selected. Clearly identify the point in the reading when you realized that there were elements in the reading that surprised you. Not all of the surprises come at the end.
  2. Evaluate how successful the author was in convincing you to accept the validity of the “surprise ending” that was different from what you expected.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the Additional Resources section of their Student Center within their course shell for reference)
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
  • Use the source(s) identified above for the topic you choose, focusing on the main primary source of that author. You may use additional sources also if they are of good academic quality for college papers (Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify). Use proper APA style in-text citing and also a matching APA style References list at the end.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.
  • Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.
  • Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions.
  • Identify major historical developments in world cultures from the Renaissance to the contemporary period.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.
  • Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and langua

Evaluate the role of lifelong learning and continuous professional development in career outcomes.

Develop and present a career plan and professional portfolio

Evaluate the role of lifelong learning and continuous professional development in career outcomes

Evaluate personal career readiness, decision-making, and self-marketing skills.

Develop a professional job search strategy incorporating research of companies or industries

This will be my part! 1 & 2.

Your group must do analysis, have discussions (either via the small group chat or discussion board) and come to a consensus to prepare a report (paper) that addresses the following:

Part 1: Complete research on temp-to-fulltime and prepare a written statement (3-4 paragraphs) that Work Now can give to applicants so they can better understand this trend.

Part 2: Aside from temp-to-full time the group must identify and discuss 3-4 methods that job hunters can use to find fulltime employment.   Include specifics defining each method and explaining what the job applicant needs to accomplish in order to be successful using each.

Individual part consists of: Research on topics 1-3.

 

Conduct research on the topics identified in Parts 1-3.

Compile your findings into a 2-4 page Word document.

You will use your research to discuss with group members and synthesize everyone’s findings and ideas into a cohesive report for Work Now.

 

You have part 1 & 2 and here is part 3:

 

Part 3: Make recommendations to the owner of Work Now identifying how the information in Part 1 & Part 2 can be distributed to applicants in a format that is easy to understand. Make sure you explain “why” this methodology is the best for both Work Now and for the job seeker.

So, absolutely NO Plagiarism, Group only consists of Part 1 & 2 with only 3-4 paragraph’s each and I must have an Individual Project that consists of what is mentioned above. This must be a Word Document as stated and 2-4 body pages.

So, this assignment consists of 2 (3-4) group paragraph’s and a 2-4 page Individual Project  word document paper your findings on topics 1-3.

 

This Must Be Plagiarism Free! All Citings when or where Necessary. All References as necessary or needed!

Examining the asking price of a business includes reviewing all past records and assessing the future financial outlook for the business, the economy, and the industry.

Must post first.

Discuss the pros and cons of borrowing from friends and family for your business venture.  Be sure to detail some of the complications of borrowing from “family” as opposed to traditional lending sources such as banks and credit unions.

 

Discussion 7: Newberry Comics

Research Newbury Comics online. This company operates in multiple states, but started off as a single store in Boston.  What were some of the cross-jurisdictional legal issues that arose?  How did the company handle complaints about products that were sold?  They did not have staff attorneys; as a result they utilized outside counsel on a retainer basis to address such issues as employment law, vendor, customer, and product issues. Discuss what they did wrong and what they could have improved upon.

 

Discussion 8: Hiring and Labor Practices

Search the internet to identify an organization that has faced legal challenges alleging non-compliance in hiring practices in one or more of the following: Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Age Discrimination, etc. Summarize the issues and current status of the case and discuss how, as a supervisory and hiring authority for the organization, you would have been instrumental in avoiding legal challenges. Cite the URL for the article so students can review.

Discussion 9: Ethics

After viewing the NBC Video: Goldman Sachs Gets Grilled, discuss whether or not Goldman Sachs followed ethical principles for its clients in dealing with the mortgage crisis and economic implications of their actions.  When reviewing the Ethical Principles for Entrepreneurs in Figure 12.6 of Chapter 12,  determine if Goldman Sachs follow these principles. Which ones did they violate?

 

Discussion 10: Franchise Opportunities

 

After reviewing the websites from the Learning Activities page for LP10 (#5) on franchise opportunities, summarize your insights and franchise research, and answer the following questions with a recap of your summary on the discussion board. Be sure to identify the franchise you researched in the discussion post.

Identify one franchise opportunity that you would consider, and answer the following questions:

  1. What attracts you to the idea of franchising?
  2. Are opportunities in franchising comparable to starting a business from scratch? What are the pros and cons?
  3. What are the long-term prospects for owning the franchise you researched? Can you make an equivalent amount of net income compared to starting your own business?

LP5 Assignment: Calculating Financial Ratios

Business is a numbers game, and survival in the marketplace depends on having the right numbers in black ink. It is necessary to compare your venture to other businesses in your industry by calculating key financial ratios. Review the financial ratios in Figure 8.10 in Chapter 8 of your text.

Go to BizStats by BizMiner and select “Financial Benchmark Reports” – Select “Sole Proprietorship” or “Corporation” or “S Corp” – Select your Industry (for example, Retail – food & beverage), then you will see various business statistics and financial ratios. Look at the Industry Financial Ratios for your industry at the bottom, and recap this specific information in a 1-2 page paper including the industry you chose.

Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP5 Assignment: Calculating Financial Ratios.” This assignment is worth 75 points.

*Note: The research compiled for this assignment will be utilized in a future class. Also, submit your assignment to the Locker. Go to My Home – My Tools – Locker – upload files

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LP6 Assignment: Research SBA Programs

Directions: Write a one to two page paper researching SBA Loan programs at the Small Business Administration’s website. Also, contact the SBDC (Small Business Development Center) in your area to see what support services are offered for entrepreneurs as well as financing options through the SBA.

Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP6 Assignment: Research SBA Programs.” This assignment is worth 75 points.

 

LP7 Assignment: Family Business

Directions: Going into business with a family member makes up a major portion of new businesses launched every year. However, family businesses present unique challenges for start-ups. It is important to ensure you have established the best business entity and reviewed appropriate resources before forging into a family business venture.

Research in your own community those types of businesses that are family-owned. Categorize the most common business opportunity (e.g., car dealerships, restaurants, real estate firms, accounting firm, etc) in regard to industry and the legal form chosen for this business. Review the following websites on family businesses: Resources – Family Businesses.

Write a one to two page paper defining keys to success and considerations for building a family business. Also compare the choice of business entities and identify the best legal form for your business based on your research in the community.

Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP7 Assignment: Family Business.” This assignment is worth 75 points.

LP8 Assignment: Human Resource Policies

Directions: Even small businesses should develop personnel policies to cover hiring, firing, and managing employees. This manual can assist in avoiding legal trouble with employees as well.

A source that assists in the development of policies and procedures can be found at Nolo – Law for All sponsored by Nolo. Another source that allows you to develop policies using online software is located at HR Tools hosted by Insperity.

Also review the Business Owner’s Toolkit by BizFilings for information on policies regarding employees. (Go to People Who Work for You – review Recruiting and Hiring, Benefits, rules, motivating, disciplining, terminating.) Additional websites to review for Labor Law Compliance: Go to Resources – Human Resources: Labor Law Compliance. After reviewing these sources, prepare your policies in one to two pages that would address the following for your employees:

  • Guidelines regarding hiring practices including interviewing prospective employees
  • Background screening
  • How to apply labor law compliance in hiring practices

Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP8 Assignment: Human Resource Policies.” This assignment is worth 75 points.

 

LP9 Assignment: The Small Business Owner’s Tax Compliance

What are the laws when it comes to taxes? What forms do I have to fill out? The Internal Revenue Service publishes a “Tax Guide for Small Businesses” which can be reviewed at the IRS website. Make a list of any questions you might have.

Also review the websites at the Business Owner’s Toolkit by BizFilings (look at Controlling Your Taxes) and Internal Revenue Service’s Small Business Taxes & Management (IRS regulation updates).

Review the tax material provided in Chapter 12. Make a list of all tax forms you will need and print them out. Read through the IRS Small Business Tax Guide. Make a list of any questions you might have and any tax forms needed. Recap your findings in a one to two page paper addressing the necessity of good record keeping and compliance with tax regulations.

Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP9 Assignment: The Small Business Owner’s Tax Compliance.” This assignment is worth 75 points.

 

LP10 Assignment: ABC Sporting Goods

ABC Sporting Goods

Examining the asking price of a business includes reviewing all past records and assessing the future financial outlook for the business, the economy, and the industry. You are buying the future not the past.

Critical Assumptions for ABC Sporting Goods:

  • ABC Sporting Goods is a small business, operating as a corporation.
  • ABC has been in business for 15 years.
  • The owner draws a salary listed under officers’ compensation.
  • The store has been in the same location for the past seven years and has a Triple Net Lease (i.e. pay real estate taxes, building insurance, and maintenance).
  • Sales decreased slightly in the past two years, but the company has tried to maintain market share by lowering their prices. This has impacted both gross and net profit.
  • The owner wishes to sell his business and retire. The stress of running the business for the last 15 years, for 10 or 12 hours a day has begun to impact his health.
  • The owner feels that the business has a good reputation with many loyal customers.
  • He believes the business should be valued at $750,000.

Review attached spreadsheet for Financial Information on ABC Sporting Goods: Profit & Loss

Directions:

Part I. Complete the following ratio analysis for ABC sporting Goods.

Utilize:  BizStats at http://www.BizStats.com

Go to Industry Financials on the Blue Navigation Bar

Select – Corporations 249 not Sole Proprietorships 141

Select Retail Trade

Select Sporting good – Hobby book – Music

Calculate the following ratios: (Based on the last 3 year average)

  • Return on sales (net profit divided by gross revenues)
  • Return on assets
  • Return on net worth
  • Quick ratio
  • Current ratio
  • Inventory turnover (gross sales divided by inventory)
  • Assets to sales ratio
  • Total liabilities to net worth

Compare these ratios to those found in BizStats. Comment on any differences and how they impact the value of the business. Identify any significant trends in the business.

Part II. Estimate the business value using BizStats – Valuation Rule for Sporting Goods Stores at BizStats.

Under reports/valuation/valuation-rule-thumb.php

Adjust the business valuation based on your completed calculation and the ratio and trend analysis performed in step I.

Part III. Calculate the viability of purchasing the business based on the following parameters:

You can finance the business for 20% down with an interest rate of 5%, amortization over 20 years. Use the following formula:

Purchase price $100,000, down payment 20% or $20,000 which results in $80,000 being financed.

For $1,000 financed at 5%, the factor to calculate your monthly payment is .66x for every $100 borrowed. That equals $66/month or $792/year.

We now can calculate the free cash flow available to pay the loan amount. We can use the following formula:

Net Profit

+interest paid (use previous years amount from P&L)

+Depreciation and amortization

= Cash flow

For example, if we have $10,000 for our cash flow and our payments are $528 x 12 months = $6,336; then to calculate our DSC or debt service coverage ratio, we divide the Cash flow by the annual debt service or $10,000 / $6,336 =1.58x. If we borrowed $400,000 our monthly payment is $2,640 or $31,680 and if our cash flow is $100,000 then the DSC is 3.16x. Anything greater than 1.20 is considered to be adequate. Comment on the result.

Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP10 Assignment: ABC Sporting Goods.

Utilize the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States .

RIGINAL WORK! TURNINI REQURIED NOT OVER25%

NON PLAGARISM

 

Global Business Today – The Hofstede Study

140 points

 

Refer to Hofstede model in Chapter 4 of the textbook and the Global Business Today Interaction located below, and complete this assignment. Note: You must have a Flash-enabled browser to view the Global Business Today Interaction.

 

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

  1. Imagine you are a consultant for a regional company wishing to move into an international market.  Present an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc.
  2. Utilize the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services.  Use the following links to help you.  http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html and https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
  3. Choose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices.  Develop a set of specific recommendations for the company. In your recommendations review the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html
  4. Provide an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries.
  5. Demonstrate the most important dimensions of the Hofstede model for a U.S. company to consider when opening in the countries chosen.
  6. Predict the economic opportunities of your recommendations.
  7. Speculate on the main potential risks inherent in relocating to the countries that you are considering.
  8. Suggest at least two (2) approaches that your company’s leadership could leverage to mitigate the potential risks that you have identified.
  9. Use at least three (4) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Formulate, implement, and evaluate effective marketing strategies based on an analysis of global operating environments, market dynamics, and internal capabilities.
  • Demonstrate the most important dimensions of the Hofstede model for a U.S. company to consider when opening in the countries chosen.
  • Assess the potential risks and benefits of various international markets and formulate effective market entry strategies to support foreign market expansion.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in international marketing.
  • Write clearly and concisely about international marketing using proper writing mechanics.
Points: 140 Assignment 1: Global Business Today – The Hofstede Study
Criteria Unacceptable

Below 70% F

 Fair

70-79% C

 Proficient

80-89% B

 Exemplary

90-100% A
1. Imagine you are a consultant for a regional company wishing to move into an international market.  Present an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc.

Weight: 10%

 Did not submit or incompletely presented an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc. Partially presented an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc. Satisfactorily presented an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc. Thoroughly presented an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc.
2. Utilize the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services.  Use the following links to help you.  http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html  and https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

Weight: 10%

 Did not submit or incompletely utilized the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services. Partially utilized the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services. Satisfactorily utilized the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services. Thoroughly utilized the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services.
3. Choose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices.  Develop a set of specific recommendations for the company. In your recommendations review the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html

Weight: 15%

 Did not submit or incompletely chose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices.  Did not submit or incompletely developed a set of specific recommendations for the company. Did not submit or incompletely reviewed the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module in your recommendations. Partially chose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices. Partially developed a set of specific recommendations for the company. Partially reviewed the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module in your recommendations. Satisfactorily chose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices.  Satisfactorily developed a set of specific recommendations for the company. Satisfactorily reviewed the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module in your recommendations. Thoroughly chose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices. Thoroughly developed a set of specific recommendations for the company. Thoroughly reviewed the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module in your recommendations.
4. Provide an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries.

Weight: 10%

 Did not submit or incompletely provided an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries. Partially provided an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries. Satisfactorily provided an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries. Thoroughly provided an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries.
5. Demonstrate the most important dimensions of the Hofstede model for a U.S. company to consider when opening in the countries chosen.

Weight: 10%

 Did not submit or incompletely demonstrated the most important dimensions of the Hofstede model for a U.S. company to consider when opening in the countries chosen. Partially demonstrated the most important dimensions of the Hofstede model for a U.S. company to consider when opening in the countries chosen. Satisfactorily demonstrated the most important dimensions of the Hofstede model for a U.S. company to consider when opening in the countries chosen. Thoroughly demonstrated the most important dimensions of the Hofstede model for a U.S. company to consider when opening in the countries chosen.
6. Predict the economic opportunities of your recommendations.

Weight: 10%

 Did not submit or incompletely predicted the economic opportunities of your recommendations. Partially predicted the economic opportunities of your recommendations. Satisfactorily predicted the economic opportunities of your recommendations. Thoroughly predicted the economic opportunities of your recommendations.
7. Speculate on the main potential risks inherent in relocating to the countries that you are considering.

Weight: 10%

 Did not submit or incompletely speculated on the main potential risks inherent in relocating to the countries that you are considering. Partially speculated on the main potential risks inherent in relocating to the countries that you are considering. Satisfactorily speculated on the main potential risks inherent in relocating to the countries that you are considering. Thoroughly speculated on the main potential risks inherent in relocating to the countries that you are considering.
8. Suggest at least two (2) approaches that your company’s leadership could leverage to mitigate the potential risks that you have identified.

Weight: 15%

 Did not submit or incompletely suggested at least two (2) approaches that your company’s leadership could leverage to mitigate the potential risks that you have identified. Partially suggested at least two (2) approaches that your company’s leadership could leverage to mitigate the potential risks that you have identified. Satisfactorily suggested at least two (2) approaches that your company’s leadership could leverage to mitigate the potential risks that you have identified. Thoroughly suggested at least two (2) approaches that your company’s leadership could leverage to mitigate the potential risks that you have identified.
9. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements

Weight: 10%

 More than 6 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present

Demonstrate the most important dimensions of the Hofstede model for a U.S. company to consider when opening in the countries chosen.

RIGINAL WORK! TURNINI REQURIED NOT OVER25%

NON PLAGARISM

 

Global Business Today – The Hofstede Study

140 points

 

Refer to Hofstede model in Chapter 4 of the textbook and the Global Business Today Interaction located below, and complete this assignment. Note: You must have a Flash-enabled browser to view the Global Business Today Interaction.

 

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

  1. Imagine you are a consultant for a regional company wishing to move into an international market.  Present an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc.
  2. Utilize the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services.  Use the following links to help you.  http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html and https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
  3. Choose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices.  Develop a set of specific recommendations for the company. In your recommendations review the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html
  4. Provide an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries.
  5. Demonstrate the most important dimensions of the Hofstede model for a U.S. company to consider when opening in the countries chosen.
  6. Predict the economic opportunities of your recommendations.
  7. Speculate on the main potential risks inherent in relocating to the countries that you are considering.
  8. Suggest at least two (2) approaches that your company’s leadership could leverage to mitigate the potential risks that you have identified.
  9. Use at least three (4) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Formulate, implement, and evaluate effective marketing strategies based on an analysis of global operating environments, market dynamics, and internal capabilities.
  • Analyze the major economic, cultural, and political / legal aspects of the international business environment, including the economic dynamics of foreign trade, impact of regional and global trade integration, and key cultural dimensions affecting marketing operations.
  • Assess the potential risks and benefits of various international markets and formulate effective market entry strategies to support foreign market expansion.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in international marketing.
  • Write clearly and concisely about international marketing using proper writing mechanics.
Points: 140 Assignment 1: Global Business Today – The Hofstede Study
Criteria Unacceptable

Below 70% F

 Fair

70-79% C

 Proficient

80-89% B

 Exemplary

90-100% A
1. Imagine you are a consultant for a regional company wishing to move into an international market.  Present an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc.

Weight: 10%

 Did not submit or incompletely presented an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc. Partially presented an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc. Satisfactorily presented an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc. Thoroughly presented an overview of the regional company, its products and services, the location, brief financial information, etc.
2. Utilize the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services.  Use the following links to help you.  http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html  and https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

Weight: 10%

 Did not submit or incompletely utilized the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services. Partially utilized the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services. Satisfactorily utilized the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services. Thoroughly utilized the Hofsetede module to discuss the company’s offerings in regards to how the United States (Home Country) views the products and services.
3. Choose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices.  Develop a set of specific recommendations for the company. In your recommendations review the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html

Weight: 15%

 Did not submit or incompletely chose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices.  Did not submit or incompletely developed a set of specific recommendations for the company. Did not submit or incompletely reviewed the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module in your recommendations. Partially chose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices. Partially developed a set of specific recommendations for the company. Partially reviewed the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module in your recommendations. Satisfactorily chose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices.  Satisfactorily developed a set of specific recommendations for the company. Satisfactorily reviewed the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module in your recommendations. Thoroughly chose two (2) countries as potential locations for your company of choice to set up new international offices. Thoroughly developed a set of specific recommendations for the company. Thoroughly reviewed the 2 countries using the Hofsetede module in your recommendations.
4. Provide an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries.

Weight: 10%

 Did not submit or incompletely provided an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries. Partially provided an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries. Satisfactorily provided an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries. Thoroughly provided an analysis of the differences or similarities between US and the 2 countries.
5. Demonstrate the most important dimensions of the Hofstede model for a U.S. company to consider when opening in the countries chosen.

Weight: 10%

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6. Predict the economic opportunities of your recommendations.

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7. Speculate on the main potential risks inherent in relocating to the countries that you are considering.

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8. Suggest at least two (2) approaches that your company’s leadership could leverage to mitigate the potential risks that you have identified.

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Analyze and describe the growth in overall employment within these two industries and how this overall growth is forecasted within the next ten years.

To prepare for your assignment, review “Career Paths of a Hospitality Management Student”, located at http://www.hcareers.com/us/resourcecenter/tabid/306/articleid/573/default.aspx. This article provides an overview of the various responsibilities of managers that are commonly found in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Next, read “A Day in the Life of David Lindahl, General Manager of Daily Diner Frogtown”, located at http://minneapolis.eater.com/2013/7/19/6399397/a-day-in-the-life-of-david-lindahl-general-manager-of-daily-diner. Then, read “The Day in the Life of a Hotel GM vs. CEO”, located at: http://hospitality.cvent.com/blog/charmed-by-hospitality-marketing/the-day-in-the-life-of-a-hotel-gm-vs-ceo.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

  1. Describe the various types of management careers that can be offered within each industry (lodging, and food and beverage).
  2. Compare and contrast the differences between the General Management (GM) positions within the two industries.
  3. Analyze and describe the growth in overall employment within these two industries and how this overall growth is forecasted within the next ten years.
  4. Recommend at least three human resource practices in which each industry can better recruit and retain management talent for their respective industry.
  5. Use at least three quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not quality as academic resources.
  6. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
    1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
    2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
    3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Discuss various career opportunities in the food service and lodging industries.
  • Describe the significant trends impacting the hospitality industry.
  • Analyze the basic procedures involved in managing a restaurant operation.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in hospitality and tourism management.
  • Write clearly and concisely about hospitality and tourism management using proper writing

Describe the significant trends impacting the hospitality industry.

o prepare for your assignment, review “Career Paths of a Hospitality Management Student”, located at http://www.hcareers.com/us/resourcecenter/tabid/306/articleid/573/default.aspx. This article provides an overview of the various responsibilities of managers that are commonly found in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Next, read “A Day in the Life of David Lindahl, General Manager of Daily Diner Frogtown”, located at http://minneapolis.eater.com/2013/7/19/6399397/a-day-in-the-life-of-david-lindahl-general-manager-of-daily-diner. Then, read “The Day in the Life of a Hotel GM vs. CEO”, located at: http://hospitality.cvent.com/blog/charmed-by-hospitality-marketing/the-day-in-the-life-of-a-hotel-gm-vs-ceo.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

  1. Describe the various types of management careers that can be offered within each industry (lodging, and food and beverage).
  2. Compare and contrast the differences between the General Management (GM) positions within the two industries.
  3. Analyze and describe the growth in overall employment within these two industries and how this overall growth is forecasted within the next ten years.
  4. Recommend at least three human resource practices in which each industry can better recruit and retain management talent for their respective industry.
  5. Use at least three quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not quality as academic resources.
  6. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
    1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
    2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
    3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Discuss various career opportunities in the food service and lodging industries.
  • Describe the significant trends impacting the hospitality industry.
  • Analyze the basic procedures involved in managing a restaurant operation.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in hospitality and tourism management.
  • Write clearly and concisely about hospitality and tourism management using proper writing

Describe each element of the promotional mix in detail and explain how you will integrate the different elements of your promotional mix toward the target market using the key themes.

This week, you will finalize your marketing plan for your selected product or service. Do not incorporate Part I in this week’s submission. However, in preparing for Part II, you may have to consider some of the suggestions made by the instructor in Part I.

Complete the following for your marketing plan:

  • Justify the pricing strategy you will employ. Perform a breakeven analysis to determine how many customers you will need to make your business financially viable.
  • Defend your distribution strategy. Determine if there are additional channels you should pursue and why.
  • Justify your integrated marketing communications plan. Discuss the key themes of your campaign and link them to how your business, service, or product will satisfy your target market needs. Describe each element of the promotional mix in detail and explain how you will integrate the different elements of your promotional mix toward the target market using the key themes. This includes the following elements:
    • Advertising
    • Public relations
    • Sales promotion
    • Personal selling
    • Direct marketing
    • Interactive marketing
  • Defend an implementation schedule for your marketing plan. Outline the time frame for the different media campaigns and specify milestones. You should outline who will be responsible for each action item and how you will track the deadlines to ensure the plan stays on schedule.
  • Justified an evaluation process for the effectiveness of the marketing plan, including use of a marketing dashboard. Evaluation plan also included a sample dashboard.
  • In table format, synthesized estimates for the marketing budget.

Submit a 5- to 6-page paper written in APA format. Include a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles for your paper.

Additionally, you have been asked to prepare a budget. The budget should include estimates of forecasted sales, direct cost of sales, and your marketing expense budget. (Create an Excel sheet with the budget estimates and then copy/paste into your Word document.)

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Environmental justice works to ensure that all people are active participant in developing , preventing and enforcing by environmental laws .

Environmental justice is a concept regarding as an equal distribution of environmental hazards and adverse healthy facts  from these hazards . Environmental justice works to ensure that all people are active participant in developing , preventing and enforcing by environmental laws .This is an important concept as we think about disparities in local environmental health issues , and who may be adversely affected .

in this assignment will focus on food access as an environmental justice issue . As public health professionals we are at the aware at relationship that food has to disease especially obesity. Eating well and an exercising are important to maintain wellness as well as prevent disease . Access to healthy food options physical ,economically  or both is an  emerging environmental justice issue .You’ll explore food access in this assignment and connected to environmental health ,as back ground you can investigate the united states department of agriculture food access map to evaluate your our community. on your word :

1.please define food desert and present some reasons why food desert exist .