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  • Reflection paper focused on “self as leader”

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    Paper One: Write a 4-5 page reflection paper focused on “self as leader” and his/her current ethical decision-making method.

    In reflecting on self as leader, the students will write on their current skills as a manager or leader, including their potential for leadership growth and development. What is their skill level today? Where do they want to be at the end of the MBA program? What area(s) specifically need development? Students should outline the two to three leadership development goals to be achieved during the program and the action plans that they will undertake during the program to reach those goals. Then the students need to address how they will measure the accomplishment of these goals. They should include their strengths and weaknesses with the development plan. Students may also query their colleagues for specific feedback on potential areas of development as an input to identifying strengths and weaknesses.

    The following is a guide for them to draw from, in addition to their learning on leadership styles in the curriculum.

    MANAGERS LEADERS
    Mainly cope with – Complexity Change
    What needs to be done by: Planning and budgeting Setting a direction, creating the vision, and modeling the way
    Pulling together the people needed to get the job done through: Organizing and staffing Aligning and challenging the status quo in support of strategic goals
    Ensuring that people do their jobs by: Controlling and day-to-day problem solving Motivating, inspiring, and facilitating the best solutions for ill-defined problems

    In reflection of their ethical decision-making method, students will write on the various ethical systems described in the text and which ethical system(s) the student utilizes when making decisions: egoism, universalism, utilitarianism or relativism. How does their decision-making style inform their management/leadership? What does the student need to do in order to improve their ethical decision-making? The student may discuss an experience that typifies current state/understanding of ethical development. Discuss the ethical values that are most important: honesty, responsibility, trust, citizenship, integrity, and respect and how the student plans to improve their ethical decision-making during the course of the program. A discussion of how stress is likely to impact their decision-making and how they will proactively manage work/life balance is also suggested.

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  • How does the capital asset pricing model help explain changing costs of capital

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    11A-1. How does the capital asset pricing model help explain changing costs of capital?
    11A-2. How does the SML react to changes in the rate of interest, changes in the rate of inflation, and changing investor expectations?
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  • Implementation of Management Practices in the workplace

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    Focus of the Final Paper

    This assignment focuses on how the management practices of planning, leading, organizing, staffing, and controlling are implemented in your workplace. If you are not currently working, you may use a previous employer. In this assignment, you must:

    Analyze the application of these management concepts to your place of work; the paper will not simply be a report on the five functions in general.

    Identify specific examples and explain of how each applies to the functions practiced in your place of work.

    Be sure to integrate vocabulary learned throughout this course and citations from the text to support your analysis. The paper should be five to six pages in length and formatted according APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

    Writing the Final Paper

    The Final Paper:

    Must be five to eight double-spaced pages in length, excluding the title and reference pages, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

    Must include a title page with the following:

    Title of paper

    Student’s name

    Course name and number

    Instructor’s name

    Date submitted

    Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

    Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

    Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

    Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the course textbook.

    Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

    Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style

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  • BUSINESS PLAN FORMAT

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    BUSINESS PLAN FORMAT

    Whether you plan to apply for a business loan or not, you need to have a roadmap or plan to get you from where you are to the successful operation of your business.  The pages that follow demonstrate the content of a simple business plan which has been found to be successful in obtaining startup funds from banks.  You are encouraged to use all or whatever portions of this fit your business.

    Please DO NOT write page after page of drivel or copy from someone else’s plan or one of those templates you can find on the Internet.  In most cases this will not “sound” like you, nor will it be short and to the point.  Those who read these things are busy people and will not be inclined to spend time reading irrelevant paperwork.

    Throughout this sample, there are italicized comments which are meant to guide you in preparation.  If you follow this format it is reasonable to expect a finished document with 15-20 pages plus the supporting documents in the last section.

    If you have good quality pictures of your space, products or other items, you might include them as another way to convey just what you plan to do.  A map of your location, diagram of floor space, or other illustration is also sometimes helpful.  On the other hand, do not add materials simply to “bulk-up” the report.

    While content is critical, it is also important to make this presentation look as good as possible.  For this course, you will create the business plan in Word and submit the plan and all attachments through the Assignment drop box. That means all attachments have to be in digital form. For a bank loan or an investor, you would normally provide them with a print version. Print the pages in black ink on a high quality tinted letterhead paper.  Color is not necessary but would add some interest in headlines, etc.  Bind the document in a presentation folder or with a spiral binding.  Don’t simply punch a staple in the upper left corner.

    If your were going to pursue a bank loan or an investor, it would be normal to take this business plan to your SCORE counselor for a review and critique.

    NOTE:  Before you begin your inspection of the simple plan outline which follows, take a moment to review the Business Plan Checklist on the next page.

    BUSINESS PLAN CHECKLIST

    By way of review, here is a concise list of the basic requirements for a Business Plan, as recommended by the MIT Enterprise Forum:

    • Appropriate Arrangement– prepare an executive summary, a table of contents and chapters in the right order.
    • Right Length– make it not too long and not too short, not too fancy and not too plain.
    • Expectations– give a sense of what founder(s) and the company expect to accomplish three to seven years in the future.
    • Benefits– explain in quantitative and qualitative terms the benefit to the consumer of the products and services.
    • Marketability– present hard evidence of the marketability of products and services.
    • Revenue Basis– justify the means chosen to sell the products and services.
    • Development Status– provide level of product development that has been achieved and describe process and associated costs.
    • Management Team– Portray founder/partners as a team of experienced managers with complementary skills.
    • Rating– suggest an overall rating of product development and team sophistication.
    • Financial Projections– provide believable financial projections with key data explained and documented.
    • Investment Return– show how investors can cash out in three to seven years with appropriate capital appreciation.
    • Financier Interviews– present to the most potentially receptive financiers to avoid wasting time as resources dwindle.
    • Oral Presentation– create an easy and concisely explainable well orchestrated oral presentation
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  • What is the government’s role in the U.S. economy? (Unedited)

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    Gov. 2306 Assignment

    What is the government’s role in the U.S. economy?

    8 Pages

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  • Strategic Organisational Performance: Tesco Case Study

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    Given the stated challenges, examine the process by which Tesco can undertake a strategic analysis relating to its mission and goals, strategic capabilities, external environment

    Contents

    Executive Summary

    1.0 Introduction

    2.0 Background

    3.1 Case Analysis

    3.1.1 Vision and Mission

    3.1.2 Stakeholders Analysis

    3.1.3 Strategic Capabilities

    3.1.4 PESTEL Analysis

    3.1.5 SWOT Analysis

    4.0 Strategic Options

    5.0 Conclusion

    6.0 References

    7.0 Appendix

    Pages: 13, double spaced

    Citation: APA

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  • Business Proposal for Thomas Money Service

    $12.50

    This week, you may choose from two different assignment options. Each option requires you to apply economic principles presented in Weeks One through Three. Your assignment will be reviewed by your peers and by your facilitator.
    Option 1: New Good or Service Business Proposal
    Select a new good or service for an existing business or a business that you want to develop.
    Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word business proposal for your chosen good or service. Include assumptions about the elasticity of demand and the market structure for the good or service. You might need to create hypothetical data or collect real data to determine fixed and variable costs.
    Include rationale for the following questions:

    • ·  How will you increase revenue?
    • ·  How will you determine the profit-maximizing quantity?
    • ·  How could you use the concepts of marginal cost and marginal revenue to maximize profit? What information do you need to determine this? Without this information, how would you make a decision?
    • ·  What is your suggested mix of pricing and nonpricing strategies? Explain your answer.
    • ·  Can you create or increase barriers to entry? If so, how?
    • ·  How will you increase product differentiation?
    • ·  Are there other ways to minimize costs for the product?

    Format your business proposal consistent with APA guidelines.
    Option 2: Existing Good or Service Business Proposal
    Select an existing good or service from the Will Bury’s Price Elasticity, Incremental Costs, or Thomas Money Service Inc. scenarios, or select an existing business with which you are familiar.
    Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word business proposal to improve an existing good or service for your chosen company. Include assumptions about the elasticity of demand and the market structure for the company’s good or service. Analyze data to determine fixed and variable costs.
    Include rationale for the following questions:

    • ·  How will you increase revenue?
    • ·  How will you determine the profit-maximizing quantity?
    • ·  How could you use the concepts of marginal cost and marginal revenue to maximize profit? What information do you need to determine this? Without this information, how would you make a decision?
    • ·  What is your suggested mix of pricing and nonpricing strategies? Explain your answer.
    • ·  Can you create or increase barriers to entry? If so, how?
    • ·  How will you increase product differentiation?
    • ·  Are there other ways to minimize costs for the product?

    Format your business proposal consistent with APA guidelines. Do not use Wikipedia, Investopedia, or Quick MBA as sources.

    ECO 561 (Week 4) Individual Assignment / Business Proposal

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  • Business Proposal for Walmart Stores, Inc.

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    This week, you may choose from two different assignment options. Each option requires you to apply economic principles presented in Weeks One through Three. Your assignment will be reviewed by your peers and by your facilitator.
    Option 1: New Good or Service Business Proposal
    Select a new good or service for an existing business or a business that you want to develop.
    Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word business proposal for your chosen good or service. Include assumptions about the elasticity of demand and the market structure for the good or service. You might need to create hypothetical data or collect real data to determine fixed and variable costs.
    Include rationale for the following questions:

    • ·  How will you increase revenue?
    • ·  How will you determine the profit-maximizing quantity?
    • ·  How could you use the concepts of marginal cost and marginal revenue to maximize profit? What information do you need to determine this? Without this information, how would you make a decision?
    • ·  What is your suggested mix of pricing and nonpricing strategies? Explain your answer.
    • ·  Can you create or increase barriers to entry? If so, how?
    • ·  How will you increase product differentiation?
    • ·  Are there other ways to minimize costs for the product?

    Format your business proposal consistent with APA guidelines.
    Option 2: Existing Good or Service Business Proposal
    Select an existing good or service from the Will Bury’s Price Elasticity, Incremental Costs, or Thomas Money Service Inc. scenarios, or select an existing business with which you are familiar.
    Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word business proposal to improve an existing good or service for your chosen company. Include assumptions about the elasticity of demand and the market structure for the company’s good or service. Analyze data to determine fixed and variable costs.
    Include rationale for the following questions:

    • ·  How will you increase revenue?
    • ·  How will you determine the profit-maximizing quantity?
    • ·  How could you use the concepts of marginal cost and marginal revenue to maximize profit? What information do you need to determine this? Without this information, how would you make a decision?
    • ·  What is your suggested mix of pricing and nonpricing strategies? Explain your answer.
    • ·  Can you create or increase barriers to entry? If so, how?
    • ·  How will you increase product differentiation?
    • ·  Are there other ways to minimize costs for the product?

    Format your business proposal consistent with APA guidelines. Do not use Wikipedia, Investopedia, or Quick MBA as sources.

    ECO 561 (Week 4) Individual Assignment / Business Proposal

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  • Market Structure

    $5.00

    This week, you may choose from two different assignment options. Each option requires you to apply economic principles presented in Weeks One through Three. Your assignment will be reviewed by your peers and by your facilitator.
    Option 1: New Good or Service Business Proposal
    Select a new good or service for an existing business or a business that you want to develop.
    Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word business proposal for your chosen good or service. Include assumptions about the elasticity of demand and the market structure for the good or service. You might need to create hypothetical data or collect real data to determine fixed and variable costs.
    Include rationale for the following questions:

    • ·  How will you increase revenue?
    • ·  How will you determine the profit-maximizing quantity?
    • ·  How could you use the concepts of marginal cost and marginal revenue to maximize profit? What information do you need to determine this? Without this information, how would you make a decision?
    • ·  What is your suggested mix of pricing and nonpricing strategies? Explain your answer.
    • ·  Can you create or increase barriers to entry? If so, how?
    • ·  How will you increase product differentiation?
    • ·  Are there other ways to minimize costs for the product?

    Format your business proposal consistent with APA guidelines.
    Option 2: Existing Good or Service Business Proposal
    Select an existing good or service from the Will Bury’s Price Elasticity, Incremental Costs, or Thomas Money Service Inc. scenarios, or select an existing business with which you are familiar.
    Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word business proposal to improve an existing good or service for your chosen company. Include assumptions about the elasticity of demand and the market structure for the company’s good or service. Analyze data to determine fixed and variable costs.
    Include rationale for the following questions:

    • ·  How will you increase revenue?
    • ·  How will you determine the profit-maximizing quantity?
    • ·  How could you use the concepts of marginal cost and marginal revenue to maximize profit? What information do you need to determine this? Without this information, how would you make a decision?
    • ·  What is your suggested mix of pricing and nonpricing strategies? Explain your answer.
    • ·  Can you create or increase barriers to entry? If so, how?
    • ·  How will you increase product differentiation?
    • ·  Are there other ways to minimize costs for the product?

    Format your business proposal consistent with APA guidelines. Do not use Wikipedia, Investopedia, or Quick MBA as sources.

    ECO 561 (Week 4) Individual Assignment / Business Proposal

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