Question: Learning outcomes in this assessment: 1. Explain the theory and practice of businesses 2. Describe a range of current problems and changes that organizations face in being successful Thinking skills 3. Critically evaluate research and theory to support decision-making and explain progress 4. Analyse complex issues, make reasoned judgments with incomplete data, and communicate conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist a...
Question: As an engineer, very often you have to deal with problems that involve careful consideration, analysis, optimisation, interpretation, conclusion and decision. This assignment consists of three parts (A – Decision analysis, B – Network analysis and C – Shortest path analysis). Each part comprises a case study which poses real systems challenges in terms of planning, optimization and decision making. You will need to ...
You were asked to evaluate the performance of Jeanswest New Zealand for the financial years of 2017 and 2018 based on the audited financial statements submitted to the New Zealand’s Companies Office in September 2019. (See attached audited statements of Jeanswest New Zealand). Required: Complete the table below by calculating and commenting on the profitability, liquidity and solvency ratios for 2018 and 2017 for Jeanswest New Zealand. Yo...
Step 1: Understand the problem clearlySolve each assignment problems below by following the 5-step problem-solving strategies below:STEP 1: Understand the problem clearly -- read the problem instruction carefully more than once.STEP 2: Strategize -- begin by thinking roughly as to how the problem can be solved -- write your ideas out in words.STEP 3: Design solutions-- write a more structured algorithm or draw a flow chart of the ordered set of ...
Selling Price for Extended Warranty ContractsleerView [KW] sells several high quality electronic products. One of these is an electronic screenwhich it sells at $1,700 each with a standard one-year warranty. It also sells to its customers a separatethree-year extended warranty, commencing after the end of the standard warranty. KW offers itscustomers who have purchased such extended warranties a service, when necessary, to perform eitherappropri...
Carol Yang just graduated from York University with her BCom and went back to home to Calgary to look for a fulltime job. Living at home saves a lot of money. Her parents said she can live at home free for one year after she starts her full-time job. The next day Carole walked to the Crowfoot Crossings Mall and dropped into the “KickButt Coffee Shoppes” located in the outside corner of the Food Court, where she has worked part time ...
1. Organizational overview a. Name of organization b. Mission statement, organization’s basic values and philosophy c. Geographic location 2. SWOTT analysis a. Strengths (internal) b. Weaknesses (internal) c. Opportunities (external) d. Threats (external) e. Trends (external) 3. Marketing research Co...
Question: As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Business plan, for the module assessment, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand and evaluate the uses of both quantitative and qualitative accounting information, within an organisation. 2. Apply theoretical concepts and framework to a range of practical situations in order to propose solutions to strategic busines...
Calculating missing values1.Calculate the missing values (6 marks)Unit Selling Price Variable Cost per unit Unit Sales Total Contribution Margin Total Fixed Costs Net IncomeA) 8 150,000 300,000 200,000 B)30 C) 180,000 &nb...
Analyzing cost of capital for a hypothetical organization1.Find cost of capital for a company of your choice. Steps involved: Determine equity beta, determine its current capital structure, determine its pre-tax cost of debt (keep in mind that determining cost of debt for companies with low credit rating involves different approach than for companies with high debt rating), determine weighted average cost of capital (r WACC) Propose an expan...
Background on New Century Coffee and Portable Coffee ExpressNew Century Coffee (NCC) Company is a 124-store coffee retailer headquartered in Stockton and operating throughout 6 western states. Its stores are known for their stylish and artistic atmosphere, quick and friendly service, and social consciousness. One glaring, but intentional, omission from each location is a drive-through service channel. The company’s model is to establish ...
ScenarioScenario Your team has been hired to provide financial analysis for a start-up company, Bobble in Style, which produces customized bobble heads. The bobble heads are made out of less rigid materials and are more true to life than those of competitors. The company inventors, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, are going to pitch their idea to Shark Tank in a few months, but first they need to have a better understanding of the business financials. The L...
PESTEL Analysis: Strategically Relevant Factors in the Macro-environment1) What are the strategically relevant factors in the macro-environment? (PESTEL analysis) Must have variables, the significance of each to the industry and overall strategic implications of the macroeconomic environment.2) What are the industry’s strategy-shaping economic features? (Dominant Economic Features analysis) Define the industry. Must have numbers; for examp...
Gather and organize relevant qualitative and quantitative informationPrepare your assignment in a word processing file and follow the instructions on the Assignment page to upload your file when you are finished and ready to submit it. 1.�Gather and organize relevant qualitative and quantitative information. Outline the cost and timing of all goals. Make sure financial statements are as complete and ac...
Question: Penalties for Late Submissions • Late submission of any item of coursework for each day or part thereof (or for hard copy submission only, working day or part thereof) for up to five days after the published deadline, coursework relating to modules at Levels 0, 4, 5, 6 submitted late (including deferred coursework, but with the exception of referred coursework), will have the numeric grade reduced by 10 grade points until or un...