Due date: 14th January 1500 words formal Essay APA referencing minimum of 5 academic references (excluding the news articles). You can use any of the references from the previous two assignments as well. This assignment follows a much more conventional essay format, requiring a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Essay question: Choose from ONE of…

Instructions: In the following methods, evaluate whether to purchase the new equipment or to overhaul the old equipment. (Hint: For the old machine, the initial investment is the cost of the overhaul. For the new machine, subtract the salvage value of the old machine to determine the initial cost of the investment.) Use the net…

Discussion question: 1. What are the fundamental differences between the Nasdaq and the NYSE? Do firms and investors need these markets at all? 2. The WorldCom and Enron accounting scandal involved the firm classifying operating expenses as capital investments. Discuss the impact on Enron and WorldCom’s operating cash flow and their overall cash position. Did…

Identify an example of successful social media marketing that enabled a firm to achieve a business goal. In your initial one- to two-paragraph post, provide us with Firm Name Brief overview of firm products/target market Time frame for activity (if ongoing, when did it begin?) Why the firm undertook the activity What business goal the…

OPTION #1: SUPER ADVERTISING Whether you love football or hate it, the Super Bowl has become marketing’s super opportunity for advertising. Blogs abound. Monday-morning quarterbacks dissect each ad’s theme, influence, effectiveness, viral qualities, and so much more. All that while the bottom line remains the same—did the ad affect consumer behavior? Review this article from…

Your initial answer to the question should be between 250 – 300 words long. Include references and citations where necessary to ensure proper credit and documentation of your sources. You are welcome to include references in addition to the course textbook, just ensure that you use proper documentation. Please answer one of the following questions:…

Business research can help managers plan strategies by – identifying the existence of problems or opportunities present in the organization. —William G. Zikmund, Barry J. Babin, John C. Carr, and Mitch Griffith, Business Research Methods Despite having general areas of academic interest, many doctoral independent scholars find choosing a specific topic for their research study…

According to the case study, a kaizen event revealed that variability in operations performance and outcomes was the root cause of a bottleneck in scheduling MRIs. Three solutions were provided, including: Modify the master schedule. Streamline the insurance authorization process. Implement standardized work instructions. To prepare for this Assignment: Read the Pediatric Hospital in Tough…

Consider the following scenario: Bill is a manager at a midsize personal computer manufacturer offering customers desktops and laptops. He has watched the recent, rapid rise of tablet computers with some concern. Initially, tablets introduced to the market had limited functionality and poor-quality graphics. They posed little threat to the personal computer market. Soon, however,…

Write a 750- to 1,050-word paper on the following scenario: Jonathan owns and operates a deli restaurant in New York City. It is a family business and all of the employees are family members. Jonathan wants to establish a retirement plan so he can save for retirement and the retirement of his employees on a…