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Job Analysis and Design: Office Clerk
$15.00BUSI 3102 G – Mini Exercise
Think of a work-related situation that you found enjoyable. Think of the job and identify the features that made it more enjoyable than other jobs you have held. The job need not have been a formal, full-time job. It may simply have been a part-time, temporary, or volunteer job you have performed.
Your report should address the following questions:
- What were the main duties and responsibilities of the job?
- What were the skills, abilities, (competencies), education, and experience factors required to perform the job at a satisfactory level?
- What were the characteristics of the job that made it so enjoyable?
- What elements of the design of the job would you change and why?
Your written report should not exceed three typed, double-spaced pages.
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Compare and contrast embedded sustainability to Porter’s Five Forces
$12.50Question 9 15 pts
Compare and contrast embedded sustainability to Porter’s Five Forces Model, Blue Ocean Strategy and Leadership & Strategy. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each strategy within your comparison.
Question 14 20 pts
Discuss the importance of evidence-based (e.g. fact-based) arguments and decisions. Why is the evidence-based methodology significant for the study of technology and information systems. (hint: you must make a strong argument)
Question 15 20 pts
Using a dialog format build a strong argument on the the importance of implementing one of the theoretical models we discussed using an evidence-based (e.g. fact-based) approach.
Your response should be detailed using a conversational writing style where the dialog takes place between you, and a couple of VPs, CIOs, CFOs and Presidents of corporate divisions. The topic will be a proposed technology idea or issue that overlaps one of the strategies we discussed, yet is not fully accepted by all levels of the organization. The CEO is concerned that all roles (previous question and identified in readings) should be considered before the organization moves in this direction.
Background:
An initial meeting took place, and the senior executives agreed to present their arguments on an internal Twitter-like board. Some of the executives see merit in your point, but others think you’re out of touch with how things really work. You were recently hired as a senior manager in support of the CTO and CSO.Example (initial source: MIT Sloan Review (Links to an external site.)):
Corporate social responsibility initiatives run the risk of being seen as insincere. However, there are ways that companies can thoughtfully — and effectively — engage with the public about social issues.Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., a quick-service restaurant chain based in Denver, Colorado, has never published a CSR report. The company has instead built its reputation for social responsibility on policies such as using antibiotic-free meat.
Initial interview one year ago:
Tina – Bloomberg Businessweek:
Why has your company never issued a CSR report?Danny – Chipotle spokesman:
Our company would “rather invest in taking action than in talking about it.”Recent follow-up interview:
Tina – Bloomberg Businessweek:
Dan, what you told me a year ago is not really true given the well-documented challenges that Chipotle has faced over the last several months. Shouldn’t Chipotle quantify the impact of those events in a CSR report so that the baseline is visible for all investors and consumers and the progress is transparent for all?Danny – Chipotle spokesman:
Tina, our company, has struggled in recent times and it is important for us to put our employees and customers first. This is why we agreed to this interview and are seeking to build confidence through transparency.Danny – Chipotle spokesman:
Let’s discuss the evidence.Tina – Bloomberg Businessweek:
Okay, show me the facts, and if we agree, I’ll write about what your organization has accomplished.Question 16 18 pts
Explain how social responsibility can be embedded within each component of Porter’s Five Forces Model (hint: you need to discuss each component).
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Financial analysis of QDVC and Emmar UAE
$55.00This is a financial analysis of QDVC and a comparison with Emmar UAE with the industry benchmarks
Table of Content:
S/N Page 1 Cover Page 1 2 Executive summary 2 3 Introduction 4 4 Profile of the Chosen Company (QDVC) 5 5 Profile of the Competitor Company (EMMAR) 5 6 SWOT Analysis QDVC v/s EMMAR 6 7 Industrial Analysis 7 7.1 Overview of the GCC Real Estate Market 8 8 Part one Ratio Calculations 9 8.1 Return on Capital Employed 9 8.2 Operating Profit Margin 10 8.3 Gross Profit Margin 11 8.4 Gearing 13 8.5 Interest Cover 14 8.6 Current Ratio 15 9 Additional Calculations and Explanations 16 9.1 Current Ratio 16 9.2 Operating Profit Margin 16 9.3 Return on Capital Employed 17 10 Part Two Sources of Finance 18 10.1 Influence on QDVC in 2014 19 10.2 Influence on QDVC in 2013 20 11 Part Three Budgeting 22 12 List of References 26 13 Appendices 26 -
Fantastic Holdings Limited Financial Analysis
$25.00PURPOSE
Financial Statement Analysis – To calculate and analyse financial ratios using actual reported data.
REQUIRED
Given the financial statements and the additional information, analyse and discuss the financial performance and position of Fantastic Holdings Limited. You should refer to the notes to the financial statements and Chairman’s and Managing Director’s Report for further details and clarifications of changes in the financial statements.
Your analysis should be supported by profitability, liquidity, gearing and other appropriate ratios.
Calculate and analyse financial ratios (percentage and ratio analysis)
Use the 2014 and 2013 annual reports to obtain the financial statement figures needed to calculate the ratios (where there is consolidated accounts, use the consolidated amounts). In addition, students are strongly advised to: perform horizontal and vertical analyses of the Balance Sheets and Income} Statements for the company read all parts of the Annual Reports}
Instructions
Your report should calculate* and analyse the following ratios, in clearly identified separate sections: Profitability Rate of return on net sales Rate of return on total assets Asset turnover Rate of return on ordinary shareholders’ equity Earnings per share (given in the Annual Report) Liquidity Working capital Current ratio and Acid-test ratio Inventory turnover and Days in inventory Gross profit percentage Accounts receivable turnover Days’ sales in receivables Gearing Debt ratio Debt to equity ratio Times interest earned ratio (* Tabulate and show the formula and detailed calculations in an Appendix.)
Your analysis should include:
Year-to-year (2014 and 2013) comparisons (horizontal analysis). Use the Director’s} Report and the Notes to the Accounts to further justify your answer.
The components of each ratio should be investigated to determine the significant or} determining factors in any change to the ratio.
These significant factors should then be investigated to determine (to the extent} possible) the cause and sustainability of their change (refer to example below).
Example of a current ratio analysis: Company X current ratio increased from 1.2 to 4.3. The company increased its ability to pay its debts in the short-term. The main reasons for the increase were a 22% increase in cash and a 14% decrease in accounts payable. The increase in cash and the decrease in accounts payable were both a result of reductions in purchases of inventory. This is unlikely to continue as the company was depleting a previous overstock.
Each ratio analysis will be marked on the correctness of the comparisons and the identification of the determining factors. The depth and correctness of analysis of the factors will be the primary criteria for grade differentials in this assignment. The determining factors need not be confined to the annual reports but they must be relevant to your analysis
The following financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements in Pages 35 to 62 of the 2014 Annual Report of Fantastic Holdings Limited.
You can go http://www.fantasticholdings.com.au/investor-centre/annual-and-half-yearly-reports for more information. of fantastic holdings Ltd.
Checklist
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- ANALYSIS – Horizontal analysis
Vertical analysis
Financial Ratio analysis
- Conclusion
- Appendices of calculations/data
- Consistent fonts and headings
- Pagination and correct cross-referencing
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Brochure Assignment (Accounting business)
$12.50Purpose : To develop skills in formatting, layout, using images effectively, and reframing a textual source into a new context. Task : Create a visually-driven brochure using at least three appropriate images to publicize your business to potential customers . It should be a three-fold brochure (as described in class) and must incorporate at least three images (you may of course use more if you like). Format the brochure to make good use of white space. Make sure that the pages are all well-designed and have consistent margins. Make sure all six pages are used appropriately. Maintain consistent fonts throughout the brochure. Make sure that font size is readable. You may make up the address, phone number, and web address for your business. All other data must be real. Company logos are OK. Images from your Power Point presentation are OK. Try to use images that are similar in style or thematic to enhance your brochure
- Take a look at the business you are planning to develop for your business plan and create a visually-driven brochure using at least three appropriate images to publicize it to potential customers.
- I want to create brochure to advertise about my business that do Accounting, Bookkeeping and Taxes to publicize it to potential customers.
- It will be a standard tri-fold brochure, which means six sides each being eight and half inches tall, and three and two thirds inches wide.
- What you want is a pleasing blend of text and graphics as you produce something which captures the attention while being informative at the same time.
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Off Balance Sheet Financing
$25.00“Financial statements often fail to faithfully represent the economic substance of companies because many assets and liabilities are legitimately allowed to be reported as off balance sheet items”
Discuss to what extent you agree with the above statement. Support your answer with relevant examples and references
6 pages, double spaced
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BG012 Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
$37.50BG012 Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Aim Demonstrate a critical understanding of sustainable procurement and sourcing alternatives and processes in the implementation of strategies for supply chain management. The Brief Analyse the given situations’ issues, identify and evaluate new opportunities in the market for business development or business growth, and apply Purchasing and Supply Chain Management key concepts and strategies. Additional Info Written paper 2,000 words Grading Criteria Students are expected to address all the learning outcomes the case study is testing. As a general guide, marks should be allocated out of 100 as follows: Background/Introduction 15 Knowledge of subject; understanding of concepts/theory 25 Application of theoretical concepts 20 Information analysis/synthesis 15 Presentation (written expression, formatting, referencing, etc.) 10 Lessons learned/Conclusion 15 TOTAL 100 Learning Outcomes / Competencies 1. Analyse the issues and outline the benefits of sustainable procurement: students should develop an understanding of how effective management of the supply chain can lead to significant strengthening of the corporate competitive positioning. They should also be able to identify new opportunities in the market for business development or business growth within existing companies. 2. Evaluate sourcing alternatives and processes in the implementation of strategies for supply chain management: students are expected to be creative in their analyses of different options.
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BUSI 4465 Assignment 4
$20.00- What is Cineplex’s Altman Z-Score for 2013 and 2014?
- Assume you work for a commercial bank. Would you extend new credit to Cineplex? Why? Why not?
- As an investor, would you purchase any of Cineplex’s existing debt? Why or why not? Under what conditions would you be willing to purchase?
- Using the growth and discount rates (assume the cost of equity is the same as the discount rate) for 2013 given in Note 16 of Cineplex’s 2014 financial statements, what is the market’s assessment of Cineplex’s steady state return on equity at the end of 2014?
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Standard Costing System Paper
$20.00Module Assessment
Coursework 1 50% weighting
You will research and present an appropriate response relating to a current management accounting problem or issue.
Summative Assessment
CW 1: 30% of the final grade
Task 1:
You are an advisor to a manufacturing firm called Active Sports Life which produces female sportswear. Recently there has been a reduction in the sales revenue of this firm due to which the Operations Manager has issued the following statement –
‘The standard costing principles within the firm are at odds with modern business needs such as continual improvement and responding to individual customer needs. Although the ‘McDonaldisation’ of the firms operations has led to reduced costs due to standardising services, it has also resulted in reduced customer service and individuality which ultimately resulted in reduced sales revenues over the period 1 March 2014 – 28 Feb 2015.’
In response the Operation Managers statement, the CFO of Active Sport Life has asked you to critically evaluate the implications (limitations and benefits) of retaining the standard costing system and make appropriate recommendations.
You are required to make these recommendations in the form of a report of 1000 words.