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1 Intanke Inc. manufactures vacuum cleaners. The following information is available for the company.
Per unit cost
Sales $550
Variable expenses 370
The fixed expenses are $95,000. Calculate the net operating income for 750 vacuum cleaners.
A. $135,000
C. $35,000
D. $40,000
2 Rinetin Corporation has been falsifying its financial statements for the past year. The staff in the accounting department of the company have been fake employee IDs and recording payments on the company’s payroll. The funds sent to these fake employees are then redirected to the company’s bank accounts. When Rinetin Corporation is audited, the auditors fail to discover this fraud because of their negligence. Months later, a whistle-blower alerts the appropriate authorities about the company’s deceptive practices. In this scenario, the accountants who conducted the audit of the company will be held civilly liable under __________.
A. Section 32(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
B. Section 24 of the Securities Act of 1933
C. Section 11(a) of the Securities Act of 1933
D. Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
3 Jonah’s Restaurant reports net income of $20,000 during the year 2015. It distributes a dividend of $6,000 to its shareholders. Calculate the retention ratio.
A. 50%
B. 30%
C. 80%
D. 70%
4 Wilande Inc., a leading apparel store, acquires Parewa Inc., an energy drink manufacturer. This is an example of a __________.
A. congeneric merger
B. horizontal merger
C. conglomerate acquisition
D. vertical acquisition
5 Gina and Samantha are discussing the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Gina argues that although the act requires the management of a company to explicitly declare in writing that a company’s financial statements accurately and fairly represent the financial results, no steps have been taken to ensure that this rule is followed. Which of the following statements weakens Gina’s argument?
A. An individual who is employed by a certified public accounting firm that audits a company can be employed as the CEO or CFO of that company to ensure the fairness of its financial statements.
B. If a company’s financial statements contain misrepresentations, the CEO and CFO run the risk of serving time in jail.
C. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act prohibits a public company from granting personal loans to any of its executive officers or directors
D. If a CEO or CFO of a company fails to comply with the provisions of the act, he or she is subject to a fine up to $10,000 and one year in jail.
6 Ray is an entrepreneur who has recently started his own venture. Since he does not have the resources to hire a financial expert, he has to manage the company’s finance in addition to managing the company. He needs to calculate the working capital of his business. From the following information, calculate the net working capital.
Cash $20,000
Accounts receivable 12,000
Accounts payable 14,500
Inventory 32,000
Accrued expenses 6,500
A. $23,000
B. $49,500
C. $11,000
D. $43,000
7 Blanrin Inc. currently produces all the components for the products it makes and sells. The total costs of producing a component,
Component Y, for one of its products are given below. The annual requirement of Component Y is 2,200 units.
Direct materials $19,800
Direct labor 11,000
Variable manufacturing overhead 15,400
Fixed manufacturing overhead 13,200
An external supplier offers to sell the component to Blanrin Inc. for $23 per unit. After analysis, it is found that if the company buys the component instead of producing it, all of its variable costs and $8,200 of its fixed overhead costs will be eliminated. If Blanrin Inc. decides to buy the component instead of manufacturing it, how will the decision affect the company?
A. Its net income will increase by $8,200.
B. Its net income will increase by $3,800.
C. Its net income will decrease by $3,800.
D. Its net income will increase by $4,400.
8 Rick, a certified accountant, is asked to conduct an audit of the financial statements of Schenk Ltd. However, the company refuses to cooperate with Rick and does not provide him with the necessary information. This makes it impossible for him to carry on with the audit. In this scenario, which of the following opinions is Rick most likely to express?
A. Adverse opinion
B. Disclaimer of opinion
C. Unqualified opinion
D. Qualified opinion
9 Susan is a financial manager at Rvetz Corporation. She wants to evaluate the efficiency with which the company is using its resources. For this reason, she needs to calculate the operating margin from the information given below.
Net sales $3,500,000
Cost of goods sold 1,750,000
Office rent 54,500
Selling expenses 350,000
Interest expense 50,000
Other operating expenses 88,500
Which of the following will be the result?
A. 38.4%
B. 35.9%
C. 85.9%
D. 64.1%
10 Calculate depreciation from the following information.
Accounting profit break-even point 2,871 units
Fixed costs $4,083,200
Sales price $42 per unit
Total variable costs $2,600
Number of units 100
A. $706,200
B. $510,400
C. $812,000
D. $1,483,200
10 Calculate depreciation from the following information.
Accounting profit break-even point 2,871 units
Fixed costs $4,083,200
Sales price $42 per unit
Total variable costs $2,600
Number of units 100
A. $706,200
B. $510,400
C. $812,000
D. $1,483,200
11 Yalken Corporation is considering the purchase of a new machine. The cost of the machine is $250,000. The cash flows for five years are given below.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Cash flows $84,790 $102,500 $70,580 $64,760 $115,700
The company is in the 35 percent tax bracket. Assuming that the cost of capital is 12%, calculate the net present value.
A. $314,452
B. $64,463
C. $(64,452)
D. $204,394
12 Which of the following scenarios illustrates a violation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?
• Natalie is assigned to audit a company’s financial records. She finds it impossible to arrive at a conclusion and issues a disclaimer of opinion.
• Ronan, the CFO of Puvane Inc., is granted an unsecured loan by the company to pay his son’s medical bills.
• Tina, an accountant, fails to detect a fraud in the financial statements of the company she audits.
• Wong is a member of the audit committee of a public corporation. However, he is an external member and was not employed by the corporation.
13 Tanial Inc. has $950,000 in assets and $400,000 in debt. If it earns net income of $350,000, calculate the return on assets
A. 63.6%
B. 36.8%
C. 271.4%
D. 87.5%
The financial manager of a company needs to measure
how efficiently the company’s total assets are being used to generate sales. From the information given below, calculate the relevant ratio he needs for this purpose.
Cash $220,000
Accounts receivable 1,800,000
Inventory 950,000
Plant and equipment 1,330,000
Sales 10,000,000
A. Assets turnover ratio of 0.3
B. Debt to assets ratio of 3.4
C. Assets turnover ratio of 2.3
D. Debt to assets ratio of 0.4
15 Jose, a financial expert of Cerione Ltd., analyzes the data given below. What conclusion is he likely to arrive at?
Sales $161,000
Cost of goods sold 110,000
Gross margin $ 51,000
Total selling and administrative expenses 39,500
Net operating income $ 11,500
Interest expenses 2,170
Net income before taxes $ 9,330
Income tax (30%) 2,799
Net income $ 6,531
A. The company does not have adequate resources to pay the interest due to creditors.
B. The company’s gross margin is 20 percent.
C. The company has sufficient resources to pay the interest due to creditors.
D. The company’s earnings before interest is the same as its earnings after taxes.
16 The capital structure for Purnen Corporation is given below. Calculate the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
Debt: 10%, 1,500 bonds, 20 years to maturity, selling for 105% of par. The bonds have a $1,000 par value each and make annual payments.
Common stock: 3,000,000 shares outstanding at a par value of $1, selling for $35 a share. The expected dividend is $2.8, and the growth rate is 10%.
Preferred stock: 5,000 shares of 6% preferred stock outstanding, selling for $103 a share and having a par value of $100. The flotation cost is $3, and the dividend is $9.
The corporate tax rate is 35%.
A. 8.4%
B. 16.5%
C. 9.96%
D. 13.65%
17 Raul needs to choose one alternative from the four alternatives given below. Applying the concept of time value of money, which of the following alternatives should he select?
A. Receiving $130 at the end of two years at an interest rate of 8% compounded annually
B. Receiving $100 at the end of two years at an interest rate of 9% compounded annually
C. Receiving $150 at the end of three years at an interest rate of 7% compounded annually
D. Receiving $90 at the end of one year at an interest rate of 5% compounded annually
18 Josh and Mike are discussing the pros and cons of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. While Josh argues that the act has a high compliance cost, Mike is of the opinion that companies can easily avoid these costs by choosing to go dark and delisting their shares from exchanges. Josh, in turn, states that such a choice comes with its own drawbacks. Which of the following statements best supports Josh’s argument?
A. Companies that choose to go dark typically have only limited access to capital markets.
B. Mandatory annual audits by independent auditors are carried out regardless of whether or not companies choose to go dark.
C. Executives of companies that choose to go dark are required to certify the accuracy of financial statements.
D. Companies that go dark are required to file annual reports.
19 Robert is a manager of a small-scale firm. He needs to decide whether the firm has sufficient resources to meet its short-term obligations. Calculate the ratio that Robert needs to calculate from the information given below.
Cash and cash equivalents $1,057,600
Accounts receivables 1,556,500
Short-term investments 770,300
Other current assets 420,500
Accounts payable 995,700
Long-term debt 528,000
Short-term debt 176,000
Other current liabilities 2,495,700
A. Current ratio of 0.92
B. Current ratio of 1.04
C. Debt ratio of 0.91
D. Debt ratio of 1.26
20 Mark wants to withdraw $6,500 at the end of three years and $8,000 at the end of five years. He wants to do this in such a way that the account balance drops to zero after the last withdrawal. Assuming that the interest rate is 5%, how much money should Mark deposit today to ensure that his needs are met?
A. $11,883.15
B. $653.26
C. 5,614.94
D. $6,268.21
21 Darrin Corporation is considering a proposal to purchase a new piece of equipment. The cost of the equipment is $16,611. The equipment is estimated to provide an annual cash flow of $3,000 for the next nine years. The company has a required rate of return of 15%. Calculate the internal rate of return (IRR), and interpret the results. Use the present value of an annuity table.
• Since the cash flows are evenly distributed, the proposal should be accepted.
• Since the IRR is lesser than the required rate of return, the proposal should be rejected.
• Since the capital investment is higher than $15,000, the proposal should be rejected.
• Since the IRR is greater than the required rate of return, the proposal should be accepted.
22 Calculate the total equivalent units for materials from the information given below.
Percentage complete
Units Materials Conversion
Work in process, June 1 1,100 60% 35%
Units started into production during June 22,500
Units completed and transferred to the next department 21,800 100% 100%
Work in process, June 30 1,800 50% 15%
A. 2,070
B. 23,400
C. 22,700
D. 21,260
23 Bob is a project leader in a software company. He assigns tasks to his team members, explains how to execute the tasks, and sets weekly goals for them. He convenes meetings to discuss the progress of projects at each stage of execution and does not bother about the personal issues of his team when he evaluates any dip in their performance with respect to the targets he set. In accordance with House’s path-goal theory, which of the following leadership behaviors does Bob display?
A. Participative behavior
B. Directive behavior
C. Supportive behavior
D. Achievement-oriented behavior
24 The following information is given for Rafea Corporation.
Rafea Corporation
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2016
Assets Liabilities
Cash $ 20,300 Accounts payable $ 82,400
Marketable securities 33,000 Bonds payable 215,300
Accounts receivable 74,200 Common stock 78,900
Inventory 82,400 Paid-in-capital 37,600
Fixed assets 258,500 Retained earnings 54,200
468,400 468,400
Which of the following can be inferred from the data?
A. The company has a current ratio of 1.51.
B. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74.
C. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71.
D. The company has a current ratio of 1.13.
25 Calculate the direct labor quantity variance from the information given below.
Standard rate $13 per hour
Standard hours 4,300 hours
Actual hours 5,000 hours
Actual rate $11.50 per hour
A. $15,550 unfavorable
B. $1,600 favorable
C. $9,100 unfavorable
D. $6,450 unfavorable
Per unit cost
Sales $550
Variable expenses 370
The fixed expenses are $95,000. Calculate the net operating income for 750 vacuum cleaners.
A. $135,000
C. $35,000
D. $40,000
2 Rinetin Corporation has been falsifying its financial statements for the past year. The staff in the accounting department of the company have been fake employee IDs and recording payments on the company’s payroll. The funds sent to these fake employees are then redirected to the company’s bank accounts. When Rinetin Corporation is audited, the auditors fail to discover this fraud because of their negligence. Months later, a whistle-blower alerts the appropriate authorities about the company’s deceptive practices. In this scenario, the accountants who conducted the audit of the company will be held civilly liable under __________.
A. Section 32(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
B. Section 24 of the Securities Act of 1933
C. Section 11(a) of the Securities Act of 1933
D. Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
3 Jonah’s Restaurant reports net income of $20,000 during the year 2015. It distributes a dividend of $6,000 to its shareholders. Calculate the retention ratio.
A. 50%
B. 30%
C. 80%
D. 70%
4 Wilande Inc., a leading apparel store, acquires Parewa Inc., an energy drink manufacturer. This is an example of a __________.
A. congeneric merger
B. horizontal merger
C. conglomerate acquisition
D. vertical acquisition
5 Gina and Samantha are discussing the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Gina argues that although the act requires the management of a company to explicitly declare in writing that a company’s financial statements accurately and fairly represent the financial results, no steps have been taken to ensure that this rule is followed. Which of the following statements weakens Gina’s argument?
A. An individual who is employed by a certified public accounting firm that audits a company can be employed as the CEO or CFO of that company to ensure the fairness of its financial statements.
B. If a company’s financial statements contain misrepresentations, the CEO and CFO run the risk of serving time in jail.
C. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act prohibits a public company from granting personal loans to any of its executive officers or directors
D. If a CEO or CFO of a company fails to comply with the provisions of the act, he or she is subject to a fine up to $10,000 and one year in jail.
6 Ray is an entrepreneur who has recently started his own venture. Since he does not have the resources to hire a financial expert, he has to manage the company’s finance in addition to managing the company. He needs to calculate the working capital of his business. From the following information, calculate the net working capital.
Cash $20,000
Accounts receivable 12,000
Accounts payable 14,500
Inventory 32,000
Accrued expenses 6,500
A. $23,000
B. $49,500
C. $11,000
D. $43,000
7 Blanrin Inc. currently produces all the components for the products it makes and sells. The total costs of producing a component,
Component Y, for one of its products are given below. The annual requirement of Component Y is 2,200 units.
Direct materials $19,800
Direct labor 11,000
Variable manufacturing overhead 15,400
Fixed manufacturing overhead 13,200
An external supplier offers to sell the component to Blanrin Inc. for $23 per unit. After analysis, it is found that if the company buys the component instead of producing it, all of its variable costs and $8,200 of its fixed overhead costs will be eliminated. If Blanrin Inc. decides to buy the component instead of manufacturing it, how will the decision affect the company?
A. Its net income will increase by $8,200.
B. Its net income will increase by $3,800.
C. Its net income will decrease by $3,800.
D. Its net income will increase by $4,400.
8 Rick, a certified accountant, is asked to conduct an audit of the financial statements of Schenk Ltd. However, the company refuses to cooperate with Rick and does not provide him with the necessary information. This makes it impossible for him to carry on with the audit. In this scenario, which of the following opinions is Rick most likely to express?
A. Adverse opinion
B. Disclaimer of opinion
C. Unqualified opinion
D. Qualified opinion
9 Susan is a financial manager at Rvetz Corporation. She wants to evaluate the efficiency with which the company is using its resources. For this reason, she needs to calculate the operating margin from the information given below.
Net sales $3,500,000
Cost of goods sold 1,750,000
Office rent 54,500
Selling expenses 350,000
Interest expense 50,000
Other operating expenses 88,500
Which of the following will be the result?
A. 38.4%
B. 35.9%
C. 85.9%
D. 64.1%
10 Calculate depreciation from the following information.
Accounting profit break-even point 2,871 units
Fixed costs $4,083,200
Sales price $42 per unit
Total variable costs $2,600
Number of units 100
A. $706,200
B. $510,400
C. $812,000
D. $1,483,200
10 Calculate depreciation from the following information.
Accounting profit break-even point 2,871 units
Fixed costs $4,083,200
Sales price $42 per unit
Total variable costs $2,600
Number of units 100
A. $706,200
B. $510,400
C. $812,000
D. $1,483,200
11 Yalken Corporation is considering the purchase of a new machine. The cost of the machine is $250,000. The cash flows for five years are given below.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Cash flows $84,790 $102,500 $70,580 $64,760 $115,700
The company is in the 35 percent tax bracket. Assuming that the cost of capital is 12%, calculate the net present value.
A. $314,452
B. $64,463
C. $(64,452)
D. $204,394
12 Which of the following scenarios illustrates a violation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?
• Natalie is assigned to audit a company’s financial records. She finds it impossible to arrive at a conclusion and issues a disclaimer of opinion.
• Ronan, the CFO of Puvane Inc., is granted an unsecured loan by the company to pay his son’s medical bills.
• Tina, an accountant, fails to detect a fraud in the financial statements of the company she audits.
• Wong is a member of the audit committee of a public corporation. However, he is an external member and was not employed by the corporation.
13 Tanial Inc. has $950,000 in assets and $400,000 in debt. If it earns net income of $350,000, calculate the return on assets
A. 63.6%
B. 36.8%
C. 271.4%
D. 87.5%
The financial manager of a company needs to measure
how efficiently the company’s total assets are being used to generate sales. From the information given below, calculate the relevant ratio he needs for this purpose.
Cash $220,000
Accounts receivable 1,800,000
Inventory 950,000
Plant and equipment 1,330,000
Sales 10,000,000
A. Assets turnover ratio of 0.3
B. Debt to assets ratio of 3.4
C. Assets turnover ratio of 2.3
D. Debt to assets ratio of 0.4
15 Jose, a financial expert of Cerione Ltd., analyzes the data given below. What conclusion is he likely to arrive at?
Sales $161,000
Cost of goods sold 110,000
Gross margin $ 51,000
Total selling and administrative expenses 39,500
Net operating income $ 11,500
Interest expenses 2,170
Net income before taxes $ 9,330
Income tax (30%) 2,799
Net income $ 6,531
A. The company does not have adequate resources to pay the interest due to creditors.
B. The company’s gross margin is 20 percent.
C. The company has sufficient resources to pay the interest due to creditors.
D. The company’s earnings before interest is the same as its earnings after taxes.
16 The capital structure for Purnen Corporation is given below. Calculate the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
Debt: 10%, 1,500 bonds, 20 years to maturity, selling for 105% of par. The bonds have a $1,000 par value each and make annual payments.
Common stock: 3,000,000 shares outstanding at a par value of $1, selling for $35 a share. The expected dividend is $2.8, and the growth rate is 10%.
Preferred stock: 5,000 shares of 6% preferred stock outstanding, selling for $103 a share and having a par value of $100. The flotation cost is $3, and the dividend is $9.
The corporate tax rate is 35%.
A. 8.4%
B. 16.5%
C. 9.96%
D. 13.65%
17 Raul needs to choose one alternative from the four alternatives given below. Applying the concept of time value of money, which of the following alternatives should he select?
A. Receiving $130 at the end of two years at an interest rate of 8% compounded annually
B. Receiving $100 at the end of two years at an interest rate of 9% compounded annually
C. Receiving $150 at the end of three years at an interest rate of 7% compounded annually
D. Receiving $90 at the end of one year at an interest rate of 5% compounded annually
18 Josh and Mike are discussing the pros and cons of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. While Josh argues that the act has a high compliance cost, Mike is of the opinion that companies can easily avoid these costs by choosing to go dark and delisting their shares from exchanges. Josh, in turn, states that such a choice comes with its own drawbacks. Which of the following statements best supports Josh’s argument?
A. Companies that choose to go dark typically have only limited access to capital markets.
B. Mandatory annual audits by independent auditors are carried out regardless of whether or not companies choose to go dark.
C. Executives of companies that choose to go dark are required to certify the accuracy of financial statements.
D. Companies that go dark are required to file annual reports.
19 Robert is a manager of a small-scale firm. He needs to decide whether the firm has sufficient resources to meet its short-term obligations. Calculate the ratio that Robert needs to calculate from the information given below.
Cash and cash equivalents $1,057,600
Accounts receivables 1,556,500
Short-term investments 770,300
Other current assets 420,500
Accounts payable 995,700
Long-term debt 528,000
Short-term debt 176,000
Other current liabilities 2,495,700
A. Current ratio of 0.92
B. Current ratio of 1.04
C. Debt ratio of 0.91
D. Debt ratio of 1.26
20 Mark wants to withdraw $6,500 at the end of three years and $8,000 at the end of five years. He wants to do this in such a way that the account balance drops to zero after the last withdrawal. Assuming that the interest rate is 5%, how much money should Mark deposit today to ensure that his needs are met?
A. $11,883.15
B. $653.26
C. 5,614.94
D. $6,268.21
21 Darrin Corporation is considering a proposal to purchase a new piece of equipment. The cost of the equipment is $16,611. The equipment is estimated to provide an annual cash flow of $3,000 for the next nine years. The company has a required rate of return of 15%. Calculate the internal rate of return (IRR), and interpret the results. Use the present value of an annuity table.
• Since the cash flows are evenly distributed, the proposal should be accepted.
• Since the IRR is lesser than the required rate of return, the proposal should be rejected.
• Since the capital investment is higher than $15,000, the proposal should be rejected.
• Since the IRR is greater than the required rate of return, the proposal should be accepted.
22 Calculate the total equivalent units for materials from the information given below.
Percentage complete
Units Materials Conversion
Work in process, June 1 1,100 60% 35%
Units started into production during June 22,500
Units completed and transferred to the next department 21,800 100% 100%
Work in process, June 30 1,800 50% 15%
A. 2,070
B. 23,400
C. 22,700
D. 21,260
23 Bob is a project leader in a software company. He assigns tasks to his team members, explains how to execute the tasks, and sets weekly goals for them. He convenes meetings to discuss the progress of projects at each stage of execution and does not bother about the personal issues of his team when he evaluates any dip in their performance with respect to the targets he set. In accordance with House’s path-goal theory, which of the following leadership behaviors does Bob display?
A. Participative behavior
B. Directive behavior
C. Supportive behavior
D. Achievement-oriented behavior
24 The following information is given for Rafea Corporation.
Rafea Corporation
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2016
Assets Liabilities
Cash $ 20,300 Accounts payable $ 82,400
Marketable securities 33,000 Bonds payable 215,300
Accounts receivable 74,200 Common stock 78,900
Inventory 82,400 Paid-in-capital 37,600
Fixed assets 258,500 Retained earnings 54,200
468,400 468,400
Which of the following can be inferred from the data?
A. The company has a current ratio of 1.51.
B. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74.
C. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71.
D. The company has a current ratio of 1.13.
25 Calculate the direct labor quantity variance from the information given below.
Standard rate $13 per hour
Standard hours 4,300 hours
Actual hours 5,000 hours
Actual rate $11.50 per hour
A. $15,550 unfavorable
B. $1,600 favorable
C. $9,100 unfavorable
D. $6,450 unfavorable
UOP STR 581 Week 3 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (Southwest Airlines) NEW
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Create a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation for a Mini-Strategy using the Mini-Strategy Outline. Include the following in your outline:
Evaluate the organization's vision statement.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status.
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Report recent financial results including annual revenues, annual after tax earnings, and year end stock prices. Obtain results for the last 5 years.
Perform competitor benchmarking.
Develop strategic recommendations that are designed to realize growth.
Create a profile of the current CEO including the following:
Background and accomplishments
Education and educational experiences
Length of time in the current position
Major career accomplishments
Leadership and management styles
Vision for the company
Innovative accomplishments
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status.
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Report recent financial results including annual revenues, annual after tax earnings, and year end stock prices. Obtain results for the last 5 years.
Perform competitor benchmarking.
Develop strategic recommendations that are designed to realize growth.
Create a profile of the current CEO including the following:
Background and accomplishments
Education and educational experiences
Length of time in the current position
Major career accomplishments
Leadership and management styles
Vision for the company
Innovative accomplishments
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.
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STR 581 Week 1 Individual Career Connection Values and Strategy Paper (2 Papers)
STR 581 Week 2 Individual Assignment Research Proposal
STR 581 Week 2 Learning Team Activity (Innovation Strategy)
STR 581 Week 3 Individual Assignment External and Internal Environmental Analysis
TR 581 Week 3 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (Gap Inc)
STR 581 Week 3 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (Southwest Airlines)
STR 581 Week 3 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (APPLE Inc)
STR 581 Week 3 Learning Team Peer Evaluation
STR 581 Week 4 Individual Assignment Strategic Choice and Evaluation
STR 581 Week 4 Learning Team Peer Evaluation
STR 581 Week 5 Individual Assignment Implementation, Strategic Controls, and Contingency Plans
STR 581 Week 5 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (Sony Corp)
STR 581 Week 5 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (Under Armour)
STR 581 Week 5 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (Apple INC)
STR 581 Week 5 Learning Team Peer Evaluation
STR 581 Week 6 Individual Assignment Strategic Plan and Presentation
STR 581 Week 6 Learning Team Project Selection
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STR 581 WEEK 2 CAPSTONE FINAL EXAM PART 1
Marreese works as a janitor in a company. She is fed up of her manager who has been verbally abusing her. The fear of losing her job and further harassment causes her to refrain from escalating the manager’s behavior to the senior manager. Through which of the following ways should Marreese resolve the problem?
Lattel Inc. holds 50 percent of the market share for video games and 90 percent of the market share for action figures. The management decides to cease investment in action figures and invest the money generated from the sales of action figures in research and development for video games. Which of the following is the likely reason behind the management’s decision?
Joshua has been working as a project manager in an information technology company for three years. Martha is a delivery team lead in the same company. When the company receives a project that has to be completed in a short span of time, Joshua decides to increase the daily work hours of the delivery team to accommodate the project. Martha, however, insists that Joshua request the client for a time extension. Not willing to reach an agreement, Joshua and Martha ignore each other’s opinions and begin working on the project individually. Which of the following conflict-handling intentions does this scenario portray?
Jennifer is a manager in an upscale store selling perfumes for women. She is high on “initiating structure” and low on “consideration.” Which of the following actions is she likely to engage in to influence her subordinates?
Airlines, as core service providers, provide tangible goods, such as food and beverages to the passengers during flight. Core service providers must blend tangible goods with services. Based on the above description, which of the following is a core service?
TechMark Inc. manufactures smartphones with higher RAMs to address consumers’ need to run multiple applications without affecting the smartphone’s performance. To persuade the consumers to purchase its products, the management runs social media campaigns targeting specific consumer needs. Which of the following functional activities of the value chain is the management performing at this stage
Josh works as a clerical assistant in a law firm located in a small town. He is not satisfied with the pay provided to him. His company is only one of two firms located in the town, and the other firm does not have requirements for a similar job role. Which of the following is a constructive behavior that Josh is likely to engage in?
Joshua is a project manager in an information technology company. The company receives a project that has to be completed in a short span of time. Joshua decides to increase the daily work hours of the delivery team to fast-track the project. However, Martha, the delivery team lead, does not want her team to be put under pressure and insists that Joshua request the client for a deadline extension. Joshua wants to please the client, so he is against Martha’s suggestion. Which of the following is an effective strategy to resolve their differences without the need to compromise on each other’s stand?
Meera works as a first line manager in an assembly plant. During an economic crisis, the company instructs her to lay off assembly line workers with poor performance ratings. Keeping the workers’ interests in mind, Meera suggests that they be given additional training so that they become more efficient at their work. She adds that this may improve the overall performance of the company. Which of the following leadership styles does Meera display?
The managers at TeteTech Inc., a company that provides back-end support to multinational technology firms, measure the company’s performance by assessing the time taken by its employees to resolve customers’ queries. Based on the results, the managers find ways to increase the efficiency of individual telephone operators. Which of the following tasks are the managers performing?
A manufacturing plant uses 2 kanbans to deliver inputs from its suppliers to the assembly line. When a kanban is empty, it is sent back to the supplier for replenishment. The operations manager increases the number of kanbans from 2 to 4 to meet a sudden rise in demand. Which of the following decisions should the manager make to ensure that the input inventory is not overstocked when the demand subsides?
Managers at Widget Corp., a television manufacturer, are engaged in a planning exercise. During one dummy activity, managers generated different future situations along with development of response strategies. One of the assumption by them was, the demand for their 15 inch televisions will reduce by 30% in the next decade, and this demand will be replaced by tablet computers. Based on this assumption, the managers developed a plan that included starting a manufacturing plant for tablets in the next two years. It is evident that the managers at Widget Corp. were engaged in __________.
Trident Inc. operates in several industries. One of its division deals with desktop named Belwick. The company management is planning to revamp Belwick, which produces a range of customized desktops. Although Trident Inc. has a sizable share and is producing revenue, the market for its customized desktops is rapidly declining. In this segment, Trident Inc.is facing reduced sales due to strong competition in the market. Trident’s management wants Belwick’s marketing group to develop a strong turnaround plan for the division.
Which among the following steps should be avoided by Belwick’s marketing group to survive in the present market
Aitana Inc. produces different kinds of prescription drugs. Owing to the popularity of these drugs, the management decides to diversify the company’s portfolio by entering into a new market segment. It chooses to manufacture organic baby formulas. The marketing team that was successful in selling the prescription drugs failed to attract a significant share of the new target market because it did not have the expertise required to assess the new market. Which of the following organizational structures should the company adapt to be successful in both the market segments?
Jasmine is a marketing manager. When one of her subordinates comes up with the idea to run a social campaign to generate user awareness, Jasmine accepts without hesitation. She is used to campaigning over traditional media, and she knows that a campaign over social media can invite quick negative reviews. However, she is willing to take the risk. Jasmine’s actions portray her:
Mercel Inc., a garments manufacturing company, recruits Fredrick as a senior human resource manager. As his first assignment, the company instructs him to take measures to portray the company as being inclusive of minority groups. Fredrick recruits a few people from a minority group to some key positions in the company and refrains from recruiting more people from that group. Which of the following problems is evident in the company’s and Fredrick’s actions?
Max &Leaon’s, a popular hypermarket, attracts the best of salespeople with its popular commission plans. Salespeople are paid huge incentives for every sale they make. Soon the management realizes that salespeople are not interested in marketing the hypermarket’s services and hard-to-sell items. Which of the following actions, if taken by the company, would motivate salespeople of Max &Leaon’s?
Consider the following financial data of Eastlake Service Industries from the past year.
Gross income X
Total sales Y
Total annual credit sales Z
Net income W
Cost of goods sold V
Total assets T
Average inventory value L
Average account receivables K
Considering the data mentioned above, which of the following is the correct expression for the receivables turnover ratio of Eastlake Service Industries?
Martha was recently appointed as a senior operations manager in a leading multinational company. However, she is not satisfied with the pay rate that the company is providing her. She thinks that the pay is significantly less compared to industry standards. Martha’s perceived unfairness is because of the difference in:
Sara works as the marketing manager of a leading beverage producer. The company is accustomed to promoting its products through newspapers and television. To keep up with the evolving trend of social media marketing, Sara suggests that the company start investing in social media to promote its products. If Sara wants to portray herself as a charismatic leader to the management, what should she do?
X Wheels, a wheel manufacturing company, was using a single machine to produce wheels for cars, trucks, and airplanes until 2009. Workers at X Wheels needed as much as four hours to set up the automated equipment when they switched from one type of wheel to the other. Aiming to reduce the time required for setting up the machine, X Wheels introduced a new machine in 2010, which could be set up in one hour for the varying production needs. This step also reduced its operating costs by a significant amount without limiting customer options. On the basis of the above scenario, it can be said that X Wheels incorporated __________ to reduce their operating costs.
Andrea attends an interview in an IT company for a senior marketing manager’s position. During the negotiation process, she mentions that the compensation offered by the company is satisfactory, but it is not sufficient to splurge on yearly trips. Which of the following is an indirect financial payment that will satisfy Andrea’s financial needs?
Clara, a senior manager at MC Consultants, tells her subordinate, David, during the annual appraisal process that his performance has been poor over the past few months. David argues that his performance was up to the expected standards set by the company. In which of the following ways should Clara deal with David’s claim?
One receptionist posted an anonymous blog on the web that said, “I work in a five-star hotel, servicing the rich and famous. That being said, the people who come to the reception are not worth servicing sometimes. In fact, the guests can be idiots. I am often treated with no respect, and nobody listens to me until I threaten to call the security and put them in their place.” Clearly, if a receptionist is in a bad mood, it is going to influence her perceptions of guests, which will in turn influence her behavior. It is evident that the receptionist exhibits __________.
Mark Cavell is a senior manager in a technology firm. Two of his team members, Clara and Rodriguez, are up for a promotion. Mark gives the promotion to Rodriguez. Which of the following criteria, if considered by Mark for the promotion, would be viewed as illegally discriminatory?
UOP STR 581 Capstone Final Exam All 3 Parts NEW
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STR 581 Capstone Final Exam Part 3
UOP STR 581 Week 2 Learning Team Activity (Innovation Strategy)
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Write a paper of no more than 1,050 words that describes and evaluates an organization's innovation strategy.
Use publicly available information, including Securities and Exchanges Commission filings.
Choose an organization that is introducing new products or services.
Select an organization according to the following criteria based on team member experience:
Current employer
Most recent or former employer
Place of business patronized over a period of time and that members are familiar with
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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UOP STR 581 Week 1 Individual Career Connection Values and Strategy Paper (2 Papers) NEW
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Use an organization where you work or one in which you are familiar.
Examine the process of strategic management.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you address the following:
Identify the major components of the strategic management process.
Discuss how these components work together to create value for the organization.
Evaluate the company's mission statement, vision statement, motivation strategy, innovation strategy, and people strategy. If the organization does not have one or more of these, how does that affect the organization and its people?
Explain the role of ethics and corporate social responsibility in strategic planning. How does this direct their strategy? How does the organization's vison and mission align with your own values and vision? If you are currently working for the organization, how does your role influence this and vice versa?
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
Evaluate the company's mission statement, vision statement, motivation strategy, innovation strategy, and people strategy. If the organization does not have one or more of these, how does that affect the organization and its people?
Explain the role of ethics and corporate social responsibility in strategic planning. How does this direct their strategy? How does the organization's vison and mission align with your own values and vision? If you are currently working for the organization, how does your role influence this and vice versa?
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
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UOP STR 581 Week 3 Individual Assignment External and Internal Environmental Analysis
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Complete the external environmental scan for your organization.
Perform an internal competitive environmental scan for your organization.
Write a summary of no more than 1,400 words that does the following:
Identifies and analyzes the most important external environmental factor in the remote, industry, and external operating environments
Identifies and analyzes the most important internal strengths and weaknesses of your organization: include an assessment of the organization's resources
Assesses the organization's competitive position and possibilities
Analyzes the structure of the organization and how this affects organizational performance
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UOP STR 581 Week 3 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (Apple Inc) NEW
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Create a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation for a Mini-Strategy using the Mini-Strategy Outline. Include the following in your outline:
Evaluate the organization's vision statement.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status.
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status.
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Report recent financial results including annual revenues, annual after tax earnings, and year end stock prices. Obtain results for the last 5 years.
Perform competitor benchmarking.
Develop strategic recommendations that are designed to realize growth.
Create a profile of the current CEO including the following:
Background and accomplishments
Education and educational experiences
Length of time in the current position
Major career accomplishments
Leadership and management styles
Vision for the company
Innovative accomplishments
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.
Perform competitor benchmarking.
Develop strategic recommendations that are designed to realize growth.
Create a profile of the current CEO including the following:
Background and accomplishments
Education and educational experiences
Length of time in the current position
Major career accomplishments
Leadership and management styles
Vision for the company
Innovative accomplishments
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.
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UOP STR 581 Capstone Final Exam Part 3 NEW
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1.Tarow is a leading manufacturer of designer handbags. The company has stores all over the world and is especially famous for the high-quality leather used in its handbags. However, the company soon realizes that a cheap liquor brand has been using its logo for the past six months. In this scenario, the company owning the liquor brand is guilty of __________.
blurring
tarnishment
reverse engineering
conscious parallelism
2
Felicia, a marketing executive of Trinola Inc., a manufacturer of nutritional supplements, visits a high school to promote Trinola’s products. She conducts a survey among students and classifies them into three groups: those who do not take any nutritional supplements, those who take Trinola’s nutritional supplements, and those who prefer nutritional supplements of other brands. Felicia talks to the first group about the importance of consuming nutritional supplements and to the second group about Trinola’s products in detail. To the third group, she explains why Trinola’s products are better than those of other brands. In this scenario, which of the following types of market segmentation does Felicia employ?
Psychographic segmentation
Demographic segmentation
Geographic segmentation
Behavioral segmentation
3.
Which of the following statements is true of social marketing programs?
They require an entirely different planning process from what is used for traditional products.
They are complex and time consuming.
They should be executed in a single phase.
They usually use a single tactic to achieve their goals.
4.
Celestia's is a newly opened bakery that is looking to reach more customers. Ria, a social media marketer by profession and a regular customer at the bakery, offers to help the bakery establish a strong online presence. She says that she will create a website for the bakery and use various social media platforms to promote the bakery’s goods and services. In return, she is promised a free supply of baked goods for the next three months. Which of the following concepts does this scenario illustrate?
Divesting
Positioning
Co-branding
Bartering
5.
Which of the following scenarios illustrates the impact of political and legal forces on the marketing environment?
After a shoe manufacturing company experiences an increase in demand for its products, it opens retail outlets in several locations.
With the number of smartphone users on the rise, Taalia Inc., an electronics company, decides to create mobile advertisements for its products in addition to print and television advertisements.
The raise in the legal drinking age from 21 to 25 in Florida might force marketing managers of alcohol companies to minimize their target market and reposition their offerings.
Lianet Ltd. hires a gay individual as its marketing manager in an attempt to encourage diversity in the organization.
6.
An organization that decides to measure how its marketing efforts influence its external stakeholders is most likely to gauge __________.
resource adequacy
employees’ commitment to goals
employees’ desire to learn
consumer satisfaction
7.
Archofan Associates, a firm that specializes in the sale of historical artifacts, comes into possession of an antique royal crown. It confirms the authenticity of the crown and holds an auction to sell it. Several interested buyers participate in the auction and quote their prices. The price of the crown is raised each time a person bids until Emily, a bidder, offers an exorbitant price that no other bidder is able to match. Archofan then sells the crown to Emily. Which of the following types of auctions does this scenario illustrate?
A minimum bid auction
A sealed-bid auction
An English auction
A Dutch auction
8.
Feisla Inc. is a manufacturer of high-end smartphones. It therefore caters only to the upper class and the upper middle class. However, the company soon realizes that it has enormous growth potential among middle-class consumers. To tap this potential market, it releases a new range of smartphones that are less expensive. This move proves to be successful and eventually helps the company gain a larger market share. Which of the following concepts does this scenario illustrate?
Line modernization
Pure bundling
Line stretching
Dual branding
9.
The management of Aurosa Inc., a chain of retail stores that sells home appliances, observes that its expenditure on sales and promotions is skyrocketing and decides to implement a new pricing method to attract more customers. It sets a fixed low price for all the appliances offered in the store and completely withdraws all promotion activities. This builds confidence in customers who dislike the uncertainty that comes with price fluctuations. Which of the following pricing methods does this scenario illustrate?
High-low pricing
Going-rate pricing
Auction-type pricing
Everyday low pricing
10.
Vatain Inc. is an apparel manufacturer that markets its products based on consumers’ tastes and preferences. It has introduced several brands to achieve this purpose. Another brand is directed at high-end customers who do not have budget constraints. One brand caters to the fashion-conscious customers who watch out for the latest trends in fashion. Yet another brand is meant to attract customers who value comfort over fashion. In this scenario, which of the following marketing strategies has Vatain employed?
Multiple segment specialization
Mass marketing
Single-segment concentration
Differentiated marketing
11.
Eania Inc. manufactures toys and games for children. After achieving a high growth rate and establishing itself as a market favorite, Eania introduces a clothing brand for adults. In this scenario, Eania pursues a __________.
market-development strategy
diversification strategy
product-development strategy
market-penetration strategy
12.
Latia is a popular fruit juice brand in the food and beverage market. Once the brand reaches the maturity stage of the product life-cycle, its growth rate begins to decline slowly. The company that owns the brand decides to adopt a market modification approach by increasing the consumption rate among its existing customers. Which of the following strategies is most likely to help the company achieve its goal?
Listing out reasons for potential customers to try Latia fruit juices
Advertising the benefits of drinking Latia fruit juices more than once a day
Making changes to the packaging of Latia products
Identifying new market segments and strategizing on the best ways to enter them
13.
Millennials are likely to be receptive to marketing efforts that:
carry direct appeals where value is clear.
emphasize their role as grandparents.
align with their perception of retirement as a new beginning.
address social and environmental issues.
14.
Rotego Inc., an automobile manufacturer, releases two new models of cars. The first model is an expensive luxury car targeted at high-income groups, whereas the second model is an affordable car targeted at low-income groups. Through the introduction of these two models, Rotego intends to present itself as a company that caters to people across all income groups. In this scenario, which of the following types of market segmentation does Rotego employ?
Behavioral segmentation
Demographic segmentation
Occasion segmentation
Geographic segmentation
15. An advantage of a firm pursuing multiple segment specialization is that:
it creates the largest potential market for the firm’s products.
it increases the extent to which the firm can engage in mass customization.
it helps the firm achieve the lowest cost in each segment.
it diversifies the firm’s risk across segments.
16.
16
Lanase, a leading producer of aerated drinks, decides to introduce fruit juices and bottled water into the market. The company’s budget requires it to keep advertising and marketing costs as low as possible. It therefore decides to introduce the products under the company brand name. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the decision?
Consumers will buy the products since the company name will be easily recognizable to them.
If the products do not perform well in the market, the company will not be affected since it has not tied its reputation to the products.
The development costs for future products will be extremely high.
The company’s goodwill will be unaffected since consumers will find it easy to differentiate one product from another.
17.
Gallide is a warehouse retailer that conducts special in-store demonstrations of certain products. This allows potential customers to see and feel the products for themselves and be convinced that the products are worth purchasing. The salespeople of the store receive a bonus if a customer buys the products after a demonstration. Which of the following is a likely reason that the store has adopted this approach for some of its products?
Consumers know which brand they want to purchase before they enter the store.
Consumers are inclined to make many of their brand choices only when they are at the store.
Consumers respond well to the use of product placement as an advertising technique.
Consumers are brand-conscious and display high brand loyalty in certain product categories.
18.
The __________ occurs when the demand for plant and equipment in an organization turns volatile because of the combined effects of the normal year-to-year replacement demand and the need to satisfy an increase or decrease in consumer demand for the organization’s products.
boomerang effect
billboard effect
acceleration effect
halo effect
19.
Ma Chère Inc. is a cosmetics store that has introduced a new range of hair care products. The store’s salespeople are being given a high commission for every sale that they make on these products. They are asked to aggressively sell the products and target as many potential customers as possible. In this scenario, which of the following strategies is being employed by the cosmetics store?
A pull strategy
A push strategy
Category extension
Brand extension
20.
Mojo Marinade, a popular restaurant, creates history by becoming the world’s first restaurant to use lab-grown meat in its dishes. It charges exorbitant prices for its dishes to communicate its exclusivity to customers. Over time, Mojo Marinade keeps reducing the prices of its dishes and attracts customers from different market segments. Which of the following pricing objectives does this scenario illustrate?
Maximum market skimming
Product-quality leadership
Partial cost recovery
Maximum market share
21.
Viva Pisto, a restaurant, has received numerous complaints from customers about its slow service and unfriendly waiters. The management of the restaurant needs to address these complaints promptly and ensure that similar complaints do not arise in the future. Which of the following practices will help the restaurant restore customer goodwill?
Monitoring social media only if there are more than five complaints
Responding to customer complaints only if they are raised formally
Taking a defensive stance if the complaints are justified
Accepting responsibility for customers’ dissatisfaction and disappointment
22.
Which of the following scenarios illustrates market-penetration pricing?
Aulaan, a newly established discount store, sells products at prices that are very low when compared to other stores.
Iratan, a manufacturer of smartphones, prices its latest models between $600 and $700. After a few months, it steadily reduces these prices.
Bakers and Eaters, a confectionery company, offers high-quality chocolates at affordable rates.
Ban World Hunger is a nonprofit organization that works to end world hunger. It relies on donations and government grants for financial support.
23.
Milk Genii Inc., a manufacturer of dairy products, has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where the processes of production and packaging are carried out. After packaging, the products are directly sold to customers through the company’s outlets located in all major cities. Which of the following marketing channel levels does Milk Genii use in this scenario?
A zero-level channel
A three-level channel
A one-level channel
A two-level chann
24.
Which of the following statements is true of consumer markets?
The buyers in consumer markets are geographically concentrated.
In consumer markets, purchasing is often executed through intermediaries.
In consumer markets, sales are finalized after multiple sales calls.
The suppliers in consumer markets customize their products to suit the needs of consumers.
25.
Which of the following is a limitation of marketing-mix modeling?
It is less effective at evaluating how different marketing elements work together.
It overlooks the importance of incremental growth.
It is not capable of isolating the impact of specific marketing activities.
It does not allow marketers to conduct multivariate analyses
UOP STR 581 Week 5 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (Under Armour) NEW
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Create a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation for a Mini-Strategy using the Mini-Strategy Outline. Include the following in your outline:
Evaluate the organization's vision statement.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status:
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status:
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Report the most recent financial results including annual revenues, annual after tax earnings, and year end stock prices.
Perform competitor benchmarking.
Develop strategic recommendations to the board of directors including rationale.
Evaluate the potential generic strategies being considered.
Assess the potential value disciplines being considered for the organization.
Evaluate the potential grand strategies for the organization.
Assess potential global strategies for the organization.
Create a profile of the current CEO including the following:
Background and accomplishments
Education and educational experiences
Length of time in the current position
Major career accomplishments
Leadership and management styles
Vision for the company
Innovative accomplishments
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.
Develop strategic recommendations to the board of directors including rationale.
Evaluate the potential generic strategies being considered.
Assess the potential value disciplines being considered for the organization.
Evaluate the potential grand strategies for the organization.
Assess potential global strategies for the organization.
Create a profile of the current CEO including the following:
Background and accomplishments
Education and educational experiences
Length of time in the current position
Major career accomplishments
Leadership and management styles
Vision for the company
Innovative accomplishments
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.
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UOP STR 581 Week 4 Learning Team Peer Evaluation NEW
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Share drafts of the Strategic Choice and Evaluation paper assignment with all team members.
Provide feedback to be incorporated into each member's paper.
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UOP STR 581 Week 3 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (Gap Inc) NEW
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Create a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation for a Mini-Strategy using the Mini-Strategy Outline. Include the following in your outline:
Evaluate the organization's vision statement.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status.
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status.
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Report recent financial results including annual revenues, annual after tax earnings, and year end stock prices. Obtain results for the last 5 years.
Perform competitor benchmarking.
Develop strategic recommendations that are designed to realize growth.
Create a profile of the current CEO including the following:
Develop strategic recommendations that are designed to realize growth.
Create a profile of the current CEO including the following:
Background and accomplishments
Education and educational experiences
Length of time in the current position
Major career accomplishments
Leadership and management styles
Vision for the company
Innovative accomplishments
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.
Education and educational experiences
Length of time in the current position
Major career accomplishments
Leadership and management styles
Vision for the company
Innovative accomplishments
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.
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UOP STR 581 Week 5 Individual Assignment Implementation, Strategic Controls, and Contingency Plans NEW
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Write a draft of no more than 1,800 words of the strategic plan for your organization, including the following:
Implementation plan
Objectives
Functional tactics
Action items
Milestones and a deadline
Tasks and task ownership
Resource allocation
Any required organizational change management strategies that would enhance successful implementation
Key success factors, budget, and forecasted financials, including a break-even chart
Risk management plan, including contingency plans for identified risks
Format your plan consistent with APA guidelines.
Objectives
Functional tactics
Action items
Milestones and a deadline
Tasks and task ownership
Resource allocation
Any required organizational change management strategies that would enhance successful implementation
Key success factors, budget, and forecasted financials, including a break-even chart
Risk management plan, including contingency plans for identified risks
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UOP STR 581 Week 5 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (Sony Corp) NEW
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Create a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation for a Mini-Strategy using the Mini-Strategy Outline. Include the following in your outline:
Evaluate the organization's vision statement.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status:
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status:
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Report the most recent financial results including annual revenues, annual after tax earnings, and year end stock prices.
Perform competitor benchmarking.
Develop strategic recommendations to the board of directors including rationale.
Evaluate the potential generic strategies being considered.
Assess the potential value disciplines being considered for the organization.
Evaluate the potential grand strategies for the organization.
Assess potential global strategies for the organization.
Create a profile of the current CEO including the following:
Background and accomplishments
Education and educational experiences
Length of time in the current position
Major career accomplishments
Leadership and management styles
Vision for the company
Innovative accomplishments
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.
Develop strategic recommendations to the board of directors including rationale.
Evaluate the potential generic strategies being considered.
Assess the potential value disciplines being considered for the organization.
Evaluate the potential grand strategies for the organization.
Assess potential global strategies for the organization.
Create a profile of the current CEO including the following:
Background and accomplishments
Education and educational experiences
Length of time in the current position
Major career accomplishments
Leadership and management styles
Vision for the company
Innovative accomplishments
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment as a Microsoft® Word document.
UOP STR 581 Week 5 Learning Team Peer Evaluation NEW
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Share drafts of the Implementation, Strategic Controls, and Contingency Plans assignment with all team members.
Provide feedback to be incorporated into each member's paper.
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UOP STR 581 Week 5 Individual Assignment Mini Strategy (Apple inc) NEW
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Create a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation for a Mini-Strategy using the Mini-Strategy Outline. Include the following in your outline:
Evaluate the organization's vision statement.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status:
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Discuss the organization's current goals and objectives.
Assess the organization's current status:
Leadership
Board members
Structure
Number of employees
Conduct a basic SWOT analysis including the implications of the environment on a global organization.
Report the most recent financial results including annual revenues, annual after tax earnings, and year end stock prices.
Perform competitor benchmarking.
Develop strategic recommendations to the board of directors including rationale.
Evaluate the potential generic strategies being considered.
Assess the potential value disciplines being considered for the organization.
Evaluate the potential grand strategies for the organization.
Assess potential global strategies for the organization.
Create a profile of the current CEO including the following:
Background and accomplishments
Education and educational experiences
Length of time in the current position
Major career accomplishments
Leadership and management styles
Vision for the company
Innovative accomplishments
Format your
