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Cost Accounting Systems

Cost Accounting Systems: QUESTION 1 (15 Marks)

1. There are two distinct types of cost accounting systems: job order costing systems and process costing systems. How does management decide whether to use a job order costing system or a process costing system in any given manufacturing situation? Explain briefly.

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QUESTION 2 (10 Marks) Product cost vs. period cost

2. Briefly define the terms product cost and period cost.

QUESTION 3 (18 Marks) Indicate whether each of the following is a product cost or a period cost:

3.1. Cost of flour in a cupcake shop =

3.2. Costs of delivering finished boats to dealers =

3.3. Cost of a store detective in a retail establishment =

3.4. Electricity for lighting purposes in a production facility =

3.5. Cost of nuts to a sweets producer =

3.6. Depreciation of a coffee machine in an coffee beans facility=

3.7. Salary of a pastry chef in a bakery =

3.8. Salary of a sewing machine operator in a coat making factory =

QUESTION 4 (20 Marks)

4.1. Define and explain economies of scale.

4.2. Provide an example of a company that illustrates good economies of scale

QUESTION 5 (15 Marks)

5.1. Provide a personal example in your own life of a fixed cost

5.2. Provide a personal example in your own life of a variable cost

QUESTION 6 (12 Marks) Under- and over-applied overhead

6.1. What is meant by under-applied overhead?

6.2. What is meant by over-applied overhead?

QUESTION 7 ( 10 Marks)

7.1. Why is it important to know each unit cost of an item, when you manufacture the item?

7.2 What is margin of safety?

Cost Accounting Systems

QUESTION 1 (15 Marks)

1. There are two distinct types of cost accounting systems: job order costing systems and process costing systems. How does management decide whether to use a job order costing system or a process costing system in any given manufacturing situation? Explain briefly.

QUESTION 2 (10 Marks) Product cost vs. period cost

2. Briefly define the terms product cost and period cost.

QUESTION 3 (18 Marks) Indicate whether each of the following is a product cost or a period cost:

3.1. Cost of flour in a cupcake shop =

3.2. Costs of delivering finished boats to dealers =

3.3. Cost of a store detective in a retail establishment =

3.4. Electricity for lighting purposes in a production facility =

3.5. Cost of nuts to a sweets producer =

3.6. Depreciation of a coffee machine in an coffee beans facility=

3.7. Salary of a pastry chef in a bakery =

3.8. Salary of a sewing machine operator in a coat making factory =

QUESTION 4 (20 Marks)

4.1. Define and explain economies of scale.

4.2. Provide an example of a company that illustrates good economies of scale

QUESTION 5 (15 Marks)

5.1. Provide a personal example in your own life of a fixed cost

5.2. Provide a personal example in your own life of a variable cost

QUESTION 6 (12 Marks) Under- and over-applied overhead

6.1. What is meant by under-applied overhead?

6.2. What is meant by over-applied overhead?

QUESTION 7 ( 10 Marks)

7.1. Why is it important to know each unit cost of an item, when you manufacture the item?

7.2 What is margin of safety?

BCO212 Business Finance

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BCO212 Business Finance 1 Midterm Exam Task brief & rubrics

BCO212 Business Finance

Task

· individual

· upload word document or pdf with solutions

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Formalities:

· Wordcount: 900 words maximum, 600-900 words normal

· Cover, Table of Contents, References and Appendix are excluded of the total wordcount.

· Font: Arial 12,5 pts.

· Text alignment: Justified.

· The in-text References and the Bibliography have to be in Harvard’s citation style.

 

Submission: Week 4 – Via Moodle (Turnitin). During the class of week 4.

Weight: This task is a 40% of your total grade for this subject.

 

It assesses the following learning outcomes:

· To be able to apply CAPM model

· Apply financial models of annuities and perpetuities

 

Problem 1 (30 points):

You work for a pharmaceutical company that has developed a new drug. The patent on the drug will last 5 years. You expect that the drug’s profits will be $4 million in its first year and that this amount will grow at a rate of 2% per year for the next 5 years. Once the patent expires, other pharmaceutical companies will be able to produce the same drug and competition will likely drive profits to zero. What is the present value of the new drug if the interest rate is 10% per year?

 

Exercise 2 (25 points):

You are thinking of purchasing a house. The house costs $280,000. You have $30,000 in cash that you can use as a down payment on the house, but you need to borrow the rest of the purchase price. The bank is offering a 20-year mortgage that requires annual payments and has an interest rate of 6% per year. What will your annual payment be if you sign up for this mortgage?

 

Exercise 3 (25 points):

Company ABC Corporation is operating on US market. Risk-free rate on US market is equal to 4%. Beta of company ABC is equal to 1.2. The estimate of risk-premium is equal to 6%.

Question 3.1: Assuming that CAPM model holds, find return on equity for company ABC? (15 points)

Question 3.2: Assuming that CAPM model holds, find return on debt for company ABC? Company ABC has credit rating equal to BB. Use table below. (15 points)

 

Exercise 4 (13 points): Theoretical question (250 words maximum)

What is the beta of the asset? Could you give an example of the asset that has zero or close to zero beta?

Could you give an example of the asset that has negative beta?

 

Exercise 5* (7 points):

Derive the formula for the following case:

BCO212 Business Finance Rubrics

  Descriptor
9-10 The student demonstrates an excellent understanding of the concepts.
8-8.9 The student demonstrates a good understanding of the concepts.
7-7.9 The student demonstrates a fair understanding of the concepts.
6-6.9 The student demonstrates some, but insufficient understanding of the concepts.
3-5.9 The student demonstrates insufficient understanding of the concepts. They may mention some relevant ideas or concepts, although it is clear that the relationship between them is not understood by the student.
1-2.9 The student demonstrates insufficient understanding of the concepts and does not mention any relevant ideas or concepts.
0 The student leaves the question blank or cheats

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Mathematics of Finance (Bachelors Degree – BSF 418)

CAT 1 (Continues Assessment Test 1)

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(Online Take-Home Exam)

This CAT 1 incorporates 19 questions.

You are required to answer ALL questions.

To be handed in by ….., Mid-day in Google Classroom) –

NO acceptance after set deadline

1. Total 5% Marks: The following figures show the annual salaries in CHF of 20 GBS Mathematics of Finance

students doing Internship at Bank chains in Barcelona and Geneva.

Calculate the arithmetic mean, median, and mode Salary of the students.

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15’180, 19’870, 14,375, 15’767, 15’870, 15’180, 14’375, 36’938, 15’180, 46’132, 15’525, 19’600, 14’375, 23’069, 16’767, 16’767, 17’880, 14’375, 14’375, 14’375

2. Total 5% Marks: A Mathematics Investment analyst receives the following data showing the percentage

changes in Labor costs of Junior managers in an investment bank Chain over a 12-months

period. The highest change observed was +172 per cent for a senior manager in one of

the banks in Madrid.

Percentage Change Frequency -5 to under 0 2 0 to under 5 32 5 to under 10 25 10 to under 15 10 15 to under 20 8 20 to under 25 3 25 to under 30 2 30 to under 35 5 35 to under 40 4 40 to under 100 3 100 to 172 4

a). What is the mean annual percentage change in Labor costs for Junior managers in this investment bank?

b). What is the estimate of the Median Value? (3% Marks)

c). What is the modal class interval? (2% marks)

3. Total 5% Marks:

The following information applies to a portfolio composed of Fund A and Fund B.

Fund A Fund B

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Portfolio weights (%) 70 30

Expected returns (%) 10 16

Standard deviations (%)

7 13

Correlation between the returns of Fund A and Fund B

0.80

The portfolio’s standard deviation of return is closest to:

A. 7.38%.

B. 8.80%. C. 8.35%.

4. Total 5% Marks: You open a bank account today (06th April 2022) expecting that your dad will credit

your account three years later. If indeed your dad puts in CHF 15’500, how much

money will have in your account after 10 years if your earn 6% interest semi-annually

compounded?

5. Total 5% Marks:

Your dad has been asked to retire today and take his retirement benefits either as a

lump sum or as an annuity. The pension officer presents him with two alternatives:

● An immediate lump sum of CHF 2 million ● An annuity with 20 payments of 200’000 each year starting today

The interest rate at your bank is 7% per year annually compounded. Which option

would you recommend your dad to take?

6. Total 5% Marks:

Your pension Fund manager estimates that the corporate sponsor will make CHF 10

Million contributions, 5 years from now. The rate of return on the plan assets is

estimated to be 9% per year. The Pension Fund manager wants to calculate the FV of

this contribution 15 years from (the date at which the funds will be distributed to

retirees). Compute that FV?

7. Total 5% Marks: Using five years of monthly data, an analyst computes the following risk and return measures for three portfolios:

Portfolio Mean Monthly Portfolio Beta Portfolio Return Standard deviation

X 1.0% 1.5 1.3

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Y 1.5% 2.3 2.0 Z 2.5% 3.0 1.7

The mean monthly return on Treasury bills (T-bills) is 0.5% over this period. The most preferred portfolio, based on its Sharpe ratio, is: A. Portfolio X B. Portfolio Y C. Portfolio Z

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8. Total 5% Marks: Based on historical returns, a portfolio has a Sharpe ratio of 2.0. If the mean return to the portfolio is 20%, and the mean return to a risk-free asset is 4%, what is the standard deviation of return on the portfolio?

9. Total 5% Marks: The expected returns and standard deviations for the three portfolios are shown in the table below.

Portfolio Expected Return Standard Deviation Beta One 21% 9.3% 1.4 Two 13% 6.4% 1.1 Three 11% 6.0% 1.0

An investor wants to select the optimal portfolio using Roy’s safety-first criterion with a threshold return of 3%. Assuming the risk-free rate is 2%, this investor should select Portfolio: A. One B. Two C. Three

10. Total 5% Marks:

Don Thompson plans to work for ten years and then take an extended vacation. He expects to save $3,000 a year for the first five years and $5,000 a year for the following five years. These savings will start one year from now. Thompson has $10,000 in an account paying 6% compounded annually and will begin putting his future savings into the same account when they begin. Given these assumptions, the

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amount of money that Thompson will have at the end of year 10 is closest to: A. $64,372 B. $68,725 C. $71,774

11. Total 5% Marks: Mike Ellers is evaluating a Venture capital investment that requires an initial investment of $2 million and, if it survives, the venture is expected to have a value of $15 million at the end of four years.

Year 1 2 3 4 Probability of failure 20% 20% 15% 10%

What is the NPV of this investment given the conditional failure rates above and a required rate of return of 25%? A. $1,008,102 B. $1,133,440 C. $1,710,560

12. Total 5% Marks: An investor bought 1,000 shares of Revland Co. on January 1, 2018, for $50 a share. He recorded the following data about the stock over the next three years: Year Year-End Stock Price Dividends During the Year 20X4 $45.00 $2.00 20X5 $50.00 $2.00 20X6 $60.75 $2.25

The geometric mean return over this 3-year period is closest to: A. 11% B. 12% C. 13%

13. Total 5% Marks: A portfolio manager has a two-asset portfolio with the following characteristics:

Asset Portfolio Weight Return Standard Deviation Correlation A 0.20 6% 5% 0.50 B 0.80 12% 20% 0.50

The standard deviation of this two-asset portfolio is closest to?: 14. Total 5% Marks:

Compute the Coefficient of Variation CV = Std / mean – assuming mean is 172.25

Height cm Frequency (Nr. of Students)

150 and under 155 1

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155 and under 160 1

160 and under 165 2

165 and under 170 3

170 and under 175 6

175 and under 180 2

180 and under 185 4

185 and under 190 1

15. Total 5% Marks:

Find the median height of GBS students from the below data:

Height cm Frequency (Nr. of Students)

150 and under 155 1

155 and under 160 1

160 and under 165 2

165 and under 170 3

170 and under 175 6

175 and under 180 2

180 and under 185 4

185 and under 190 1

16. Total 5% Marks:

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Distribution showing the weekly output of stock Traders at an Investment Bank in

Barcelona:

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Output (Stock Units) Number of Traders 100 – 160 1 160 – 180 5 180 – 200 10 200 – 220 35 220 – 240 55 240 – 260 74 260 – 300 20

a). Find mean of weekly Output

b). Find Median weekly Output

17. Total 5% Marks: From the below data, assess the average deviation from the mean price per unit of stock

Stock Price Number of Stocks sold

1.5 – 2.5 15

2.5 – 3.5 2

3.5 – 4.5 19

4.5 – 5.5 10

5.5 – 6.5 14

18. Total 5% Marks:

You are asked to arrange some Corporate Bonds in order of their maturity. What is the number of ways that are possible to arrange 4 Bonds from a total of 10 Bonds?

19. Total 10% Marks: – Use the below info to answer questions 19a-19e

Records show that for every 100 items produced in a factory during the day shift, two

are defective, and for every 100 produced during the night shift, four are defective. If

during the 24-hour period, 2000 items are produced during the day and 800 during

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the night, what is the probability that an item picked at random from the 2’800

produced during the 24-hour period;

a). Was produced on the day shift and was defective? (2 % marks)

b). Was produced on the Night shift and was defective? (2 % marks)

c). Is defective irrespective of the shift? (2% marks)

d). If a selected item is defective, what is the probability that it came from the day

shift? (2% marks)

e). If a selected item is defective, what is the probability that it came from the night

shift? (2% marks)

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MNGNT

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STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MNGNT

FINAL ASSIGNMENT: STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MNGNT

(ongoing assignment)

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To develop this ongoing Human Resources Management (strategic), you need to carry out the

following tasks (tasks 1 )

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MNGNT

Task 1

1. Create your own “virtual” company (based on an existing one to make your work

that much easier)

2. Indicate the mission and the vision of your company v

3. How would you describe your corporate culture

4. How do you see your employees? (are they an asset, a cost…)

5. How do you view performance in your company and how do you try and obtain

maximum individual performance?

6. Carry out an internal HR analysis of your company

7. What workforce do you have currently? Identify hierarchy and

communication/reporting order

8. Job description /specification. Draw up one job spec for a mid-management position

and a junior(administrative) position in the company)

9. Use the 9 grid matrix to analyze your workforce and identify your talent and explain

how you can help them “grow” within the organization or need to substitute the

individual(s)

10. How are you going to retain your talent?

11. What tools and platforms are you going to use to recruit new candidates/talent?

 

Task 2

 

Corporate strategy. You are focused on growing your company and have thus you are

increasing your product portfolio.

1. What additional workforce do you believe you will require for the correct operation?

(use your own criteria – analytical skills and critical thinking to identify what skills and

abilities you require).

 

2. Identify how this subsidiary is going to affect the workforce in your head office (do you

need to establish new departments, recruit new staff, re-distribute present tasks and

responsibilities of current staff …)

 

Task 3

 

After carrying out steps 1 and 2, the next critical step is to analyze HR challenges and

propose Strategic HR solutions for your organization. To correctly analyze your

organization, we recommend that you break down your analysis into the following fields:

a. Impact of national culture on organizational cultures (in general)

b. Global or external environment that you believe affects (short, medium, or long term,

the recruitment, and retention of staff)

c. Recruitment process (sourcing, selection, and onboarding)

d. Create a job spec for a junior management post in your company

e. Cultural intelligence – what does it mean for your company and how it is being

addressed)

f. Leadership approaches (link this section also to your line managers)

g. People development (recognize and identify areas of development)

h. Performance management and Rewards and Incentives

The above fields will give you a great overview of your organization and areas that are

challenging due to culture/preparation (staff skills and abilities …)

 

Task 4

 

How are you going to use an ethical approach to your business. You can break it down into

sections such as:

Communication (remember “listening”)

Motivation (recognize the contribution and allow individuals to approach senior

management with ideas, proposals, concerns, etc, and address them if they do affect the

overall environment in the company.

Talent and recognition (family members). Open panel discussions. Ignore their recognized

skills and abilities, as most people have others that are not put into use. Discuss openly,

share ideas, opinions…..

Trust/empowerment

Trust, respect, leadership, etc. Please do link to your corporate culture

 

NOTE: I am aware that not all may have access to key/strategic information. In this case,

you can either implement your own vision and goals as to how to manage the workforce,

how to implement new HR strategies, and new leadership approaches, or alternatively, you

can select a company of your choice.

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External And Internal Environments – Your Company : Apple

Use the template on the oncoming pages to complete the assignment. The instructions are listed below.

Write a 4-6 page paper in which you do the following:

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· Choose the two segments of the general environment that would rank highest in their influence on the corporation you chose. External and internal environments

. Assess how these segments affect the corporation you chose and the industry in which it operates.

· Considering the five forces of competition, choose the two that you estimate are the most significant for the corporation you chose.

. Evaluate how well the company has addressed these two forces in the recent past.

· With the same two forces in mind, predict what the company might do to improve its ability to address these forces in the near future.

· Assess the external threats affecting this corporation and the opportunities available to the corporation.

. Give your opinions on how the corporation should deal with the most serious threat and the greatest opportunity. Justify your answer.

· Give your opinion on the corporation’s greatest strengths and most significant weaknesses.

. Choose the strategy or tactic the corporation should select to take maximum advantage of its strengths, and the strategy or tactic the corporation should select to fix its most significant weakness. Justify your choices.

· Determine the company’s resources, capabilities, and core competencies. External and internal environments

 

 

You must have at least 3 sources and please no plagiarism.

Template Instructions (delete this page before submitting)

This template is provided to help you meet the assignment requirements.

This page should NOT be submitted with your assignment, as it is not part of an academically written paper. Note the “Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements” section of the grading rubric.

 

HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATE.

External and internal environments

· Read the explanations provided in the template for each section of your paper.

· The explanations are in blue font below.

· You should have already read the assignment instructions in Blackboard.

· Type your response to each of the assignment requirements within the designated sections.

· Each assignment requirement is identified using a section Heading that is in black font

· DO NOT add extra spaces between sections.

· DO NOT change the margins.

· You are required to have a heading for each of the sections in your paper.

· The required headings have been provided for you.

· Follow the instructions below to customize the Headings as directed.

· DO NOT type the assignment instructions into the sections.

· After typing your responses, change the font color to black and make sure it is not in bold.

· Be sure to change the font color on the title page to black after typing your name, professor’s name, and date.

 

· Everything in blue font below should be deleted and replaced with your responses.

· DELETE this entire page before you submit your assignment to avoid losing points. Do not leave a blank page here.

REMINDERS. External and internal environments

· The assignment is due in week 6. Late submissions negatively impact your grade.

· Use the same public corporation you used for the Week 3 assignment.

 

· Do not copy content from other assignments in this class or others.

 

· Include at least 4 full and complete academically written pages that address the requirements. The title page, this instruction page, and the source page do not count.

 

· Use at least 3 quality sources, one of which MUST be the course textbook.

· Strayer uses SafeAssign – an automated plagiarism checker. It is advised that you do your own writing and use external resources to support what you have written in your own words.

Week 6 External and Internal Environments Assignment

Write your introduction here. Include one paragraph (not more than 6 lines of text) that explains what your paper will discuss. Much of your introduction may be taken from the assignment instructions (in your own words). Read all assignment resources to understand what should be included in your paper. Be sure to review the assignment instructions in Blackboard, the grading rubric, and relevant course announcements to understand the requirements. Do not exceed 6 lines of text in this introduction. There should be no direct quotes in this section. After reading these instructions, replace this blue text with your introduction and change the font color to black.

External and internal environments

In this section you will choose the two segments of the general environment that would rank highest in their influence on the public corporation you chose for assignment 1. You must select from the segments discussed in the course. Hint: see table 2.1 in the textbook. Do not assess all the segments—only assess the two segments that rank highest in influencing your corporation. You will then assess how these segments affect the corporation and the industry in which it operates. There are two subsections below, each has a heading. The heading “Segment 1” should be changed to the first segment of the general environment you select. The heading “Segment 2” should be changed to the second segment of the general environment you select. Replace this paragraph with a very brief introduction that includes the identification of the two segments of the general environment you selected and change the font color to black. External and internal environments

Segment 1

This subsection is where you assess the first of the two segments of the general environment you think ranks highest in its influence on the public corporation you chose for the Week 3 assignment. Change the subheading for this section, which currently says “Segment 1” to the name of the selected segment. Assess how this segment affects the corporation and the industry in which it operates. Remember that to assess a concept, you will weigh all aspects to judge the importance or relevance of that concept. Do not simply define the segment. Do not copy from your Week 3 assignment submission. External and internal environments

Your assessment should demonstrate that you have read, understand, and can apply the concepts covered in the course resources regarding the segment. Your writing here should thoroughly assess how the selected segment influences your corporation. Do not write about the general environment in general terms. Your assessment should be directly related to your selected corporation. A thorough assessment is defined as providing a complete response that is not superficial or partial regarding the various details of the concepts as described in the course. You will need to apply and incorporate key concepts from the course material to your assessment. Do not Google “segments of the general environment” or provide high-level summaries. You must display, in specific detail, an understanding based on what is studied in this course and demonstrate your ability to apply the concepts in a real-world assessment of a corporation. Read chapter 2 in the course textbook. Review the Week 2 Learn Reading for supporting content. Properly cite your sources and avoid the use of direct quotes. After reading these instructions, replace this blue text with your assessment and change the font color to black. External and internal environments

Segment 2

This subsection is where you assess the second of the two segments of the general environment you selected. Change the subheading for this section, which currently says “Segment 2” to the name of the selected segment of the general environment that would rank highest in its influence on the public corporation you chose for the Week 2 assignment. Repeat the evaluation instructions provided in the “Segment 1” subsection above for this second segment of the general environment. Re-read the instructions above to ensure you have covered all of the requirements for this second segment of the general environment. After completing this section, replace this blue text with your evaluation and change the font color to black.

Five Forces of Competition

In this section you will consider the five forces of competition and choose the two that you estimate are the most significant for the corporation you chose in assignment 1. Hint: see figure 2.2 in the textbook. You will then, evaluate how well the company has addressed each of these two forces in the recent past. There are two subsections below, each has a heading. The heading “Force 1” should be changed to the first of the two forces of competition you select. The heading “Force 2” should be changed to the second of the two forces of competition you select. Replace this paragraph with a very brief introduction that includes the identification of the two forces of competition you selected and change the font color to black. External and internal environments

Force 1

This subsection is where you evaluate the first of two forces of competition that you estimate to be the most significant to the corporation you chose. Change the subheading for this section, which currently says “Force 1” to the name of your selected force. Provide a thorough assessment of why you think the selected force is significant to your corporation. A thorough assessment is defined as providing a complete response that is not superficial or partial regarding the various details of the concept as described in the course. Do not Google “five forces of competition” or simply provide a definition. You will need to apply and incorporate key concepts from the course material in your assessment.

Evaluate how well the company addressed the selected force in the recent past. This will require some research. Remember that to evaluate a concept, you will break down all components to determine or analyze facts, value, or views. Your evaluation should demonstrate that you have read, understand, and can apply the concepts covered in the textbook and course resources. Do not write about the selected force in general terms. Your evaluation should be directly related to your selected corporation and include a thorough evaluation of how the company has addressed the force recently. You must display an understanding based on what is studied in this course and demonstrate an ability to apply the concepts in a real-world evaluation of a corporation. You will need to read the chapters and listen to the lectures to understand the key concepts for each force. Read chapter 2 in the course textbook and review the Week 2 Learn Reading for supporting content. Cite all sources and limit the use of direct quotes. After reading these instructions, replace this blue text with your evaluation and change the font color to black.

External and internal environments

Force 2

Choose another one of the five forces of competition that you estimate to be the most significant for the corporation you chose. This should not be the same force assessed in the “Force 1” section above. Change the subheading for this section, which currently says “Force 2” to the name of the selected force. This subsection is where you evaluate the second of the two forces of competition that you selected. Repeat the evaluation instructions provided in the “Force 1” subsection above for this second force of competition. Re-read the instructions above to ensure you have covered all of the requirements for this second force of competition. After completing this section, replace this blue text with your evaluation and change the font color to black.

Future Improvements

With the same two forces assessed and evaluated in the previous two sub-sections above, predict what the company might do to improve its ability to address the forces in the near future. Your writing here should provide a thorough prediction of what the company should do to address impacts from the selected forces. Do not simply discuss company information published by your sources. This section should be your prediction of what the corporation should do. Your prediction should be your own, not predictions or recommendations from your sources or actions your corporation has already taken or plans to take. Remember that a thorough evaluation is defined as providing a complete response that is not superficial or partial regarding the various details of the concepts as described in the course. Your prediction should be specific to your selected corporation, relevant to the evaluation you conducted, and directly related to improvements the corporation could make to address the two forces you selected in the two sub-sections above. Read chapter 2 in the course textbook and review the Week 2 Learn Reading for supporting content. Cite your sources and avoid the use of direct quotes. After reading these instructions, replace this blue text with your prediction and change the font color to black.

Greatest External Threat

Identify what you consider to be the greatest external threat to the corporation you selected. The threat should be specific to your corporation. Justify why you consider the threat to be the greatest. Support your justification with an assessment of the impact the threat has on the corporation. For example, your justification could include a comparison of other threats or an evaluation of facts that support the magnitude of the threat’s impact. Follow this justification with a discussion on how the corporation should address the threat. Specifically describe the strategy and provide a justification that supports why you believe the strategy will be successful in combating the threat. This section must include both a clearly identified external threat and a clearly articulated action\strategy the corporation should take to address the threat. Do not write in general terms. Your writing here should be specific and incorporate the course concepts relating to threats and the external environment. Read chapter 2 in the course textbook. The textbook provides a solid background for this section. Review the Week 2 Learn Reading for supporting content. Cite your sources and avoid the use of direct quotes. After reading these instructions, replace this blue text with your response and change the font color to black.

Greatest Opportunity

Identify what you consider to be the greatest opportunity to the corporation you selected. The opportunity should be specific to your corporation. Justify why you consider the opportunity to be the greatest. Support your justification with an assessment of the impact the opportunity could have on the corporation. For example, your justification could include a comparison of other opportunities or an evaluation of facts that support the magnitude of the opportunity’s impact. Follow this justification with a discussion on how the corporation could best take advantage of the opportunity. Specifically describe the strategy and provide a justification that supports why you believe the strategy will be successful in adding value to the corporation. This section must include both a clearly identified opportunity and a clearly articulated action the corporation should take to take advantage of the opportunity. Do not write in general terms. Your writing here should be specific and incorporate the course concepts relating to opportunities and the external environment. Read chapter 2 in the course textbook. The textbook provides a solid background for this section. Review the Week 2 Learn Reading for supporting content. Cite your sources and avoid the use of direct quotes. After reading these instructions, replace this blue text with your response and change the font color to black.

External and internal environments
Strengths and Weaknesses

Give your opinion on the corporation’s greatest strengths and most significant weaknesses. Keep in mind that strengths and weaknesses are internal to the organization (i.e. the internal environment). You will need to address both the greatest strengths and most significant weaknesses. Do not choose one or the other. Both the greatest strengths and most significant weaknesses must be addressed. Do not write in general terms. The identified strengths and weaknesses should be specific to your selected corporation. Include a justification that supports your opinions. This section must include both clearly identified strengths and clearly identified weaknesses. Read Chapter 2 and 3 in the course textbook. The textbook provides a solid background for this section. Review the Week 2 and Week 3 Learn Reading for supporting content. Cite your sources and avoid the use of direct quotes. After reading these instructions, replace this blue text with your application and change the font color to black. External and internal environment.

Strategy or Tactic

Choose the strategies or tactics the corporation should select to take maximum advantage of the strengths you identified in the section above, and the strategies or tactics the corporation should select to fix the most significant weaknesses you identified. You will need to select strategies/tactics for both the strengths and weaknesses. Do not choose one or the other. Strategies/tactics for both the strengths and weaknesses must be addressed. Justify your choices. Your justifications should be sound and thoroughly explained. For example, do not simply state that the corporation should choose a selected strategy, but rather explain why the strategy is a good choice for your corporations’ specific strengths or weaknesses. Read Chapter 2 and 3 in the course textbook. The textbook provides a solid background for this section. Review the Week 2 and Week 3 Learn Reading for supporting content. Cite your sources and avoid the use of direct quotes. After reading these instructions, replace this blue text with your responses and change the font color to black.

Resources, Capabilities, and Core Competencies

Determine the company’s resources, capabilities, and core competencies. Your determination should include an explanation of the relevance of each resource, capability, and core competency. Do not simply list the resources, capabilities, and core competencies. Remember that a thorough determination will provide a complete response that is not superficial or partial regarding the various details of the concepts as described in the course. Use your course materials to demonstrate your understanding of the key course concepts regarding resources, capabilities, and core competencies. Do not write in general terms. Your determination should display that you can apply the course concepts to your selected corporation. R ead Chapter 3 in the course textbook. The textbook provides a solid background to this section. Review the Week 3 Learn Reading for supporting content. Cite your sources and avoid the use of direct quotes. After reading these instructions, replace this blue text with your determination and change the font color to black.

 

Sources

1. Michael A. Hitt. 2020. Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases: Competitiveness and Globalization 13th ed. Cengage Learning.

2. Author. Publication Date. Title. Page # (written as p. #). How to Find (e.g. web address)

3. Author. Publication Date. Title. Page # (written as p. #). How to Find (e.g. web address)

Choosing a Global Brand

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Choosing a global brand that is well-known for its strategic total quality management approach, please answer the following questions:

1. What is the quality management philosophy of the brand? The types of quality management approaches can be classified into various categories such as the Crosby approach, the Deming and Juran’s approach. Which of these approaches do you think best describes your chosen brand’s philosophy and why. (400 words)

Choosing a Global Brand

Notes:

*Remember: The types of quality management approaches can be classified into various categories such as Crosby approach, Deming and Juran’s approach. Please read information below:

Crosby: Crosby has been emphasizing on diversified principles which can be used for the purpose of augmenting the quality aspects in business processes. Similarly, the manufacturing unit has been using this approach by defining several quality standards so as to meet industry standards (Approaches to Quality Improvement, n.d). There are four absolutes of quality management necessary for conformity which also aids in aligning customer needs.

Juran’s approach for quality controlling: Juran’s approach to quality management had Japanese roots in which he mainly emphasized on three aspects which are essential for companies to carry out into practice. Quality planning involves building awareness to improve the service provision and for that management commitment is required the most. After that quality control process needs to be carried out so as to test products and services as per their quality standards. Another significant component is quality improvement which is a continuous pursuit towards perfection.

Deming’s philosophy of TQM: As per the approach, a company should design quality products and services according to the needs and demands of customers so as to reduce waste attributes and simultaneously this can increase quality aspects with limited allocation of resources on processes.

Compliance model: The model establishes different standards and criteria which could assist in enhancing the standard of services. It also develops processes for ensuring consistency of assessment both within and between service providers and users. The model is cost effective and it requires centralized systems for regular reviews and audits. It set standards for quality management.

Evaluative model: The model is highly committed to quality assurance and continuous improvement. The main purpose of the model is to make the business entity realize the need of quality assurance for the customers. The model has sub standards similar to ISO 9001- 2008.

 

 

 

Question 2. Please analyse the range of quality controls the brand applies and explain how service to the customer can be improved through the application of these quality control methods (TQM tools, inspection, quality assurance etc…) (400 words)

Notes:

*Remember: A definition of quality assurance is:

The processes that ensure production quality meets the requirements of customers

This is an approach that aims to achieve quality by organising every process to get the product ‘right first time’ and prevent mistakes ever happening. This is also known as a ‘zero defect’ approach.

In quality assurance, there is more emphasis on ‘self-checking’, rather than checking by inspectors.

Advantages of quality assurance include:

• Costs are reduced because there is less wastage and re-working of faulty products as the product is checked at every stage

• It can help improve worker motivation as workers have more ownership and recognition for their work (see Herzberg)

• It can help break down ‘us and them’ barriers between workers and managers as it eliminates the feeling of being checked up on

• With all staff responsible for quality, this can help the firm gain marketing advantages arising from its consistent level of quality

A definition of quality control is: The process of inspecting products to ensure that they meet the required quality standards

This method checks the quality of completed products for faults. Quality inspectors measure or test every product, samples from each batch, or random samples – as appropriate to the kind of product produced.

The main objective of quality control is to ensure that the business is achieving the standards it sets for itself.

In almost every business operation, it is not possible to achieve perfection. For example there will always be some variation in terms of materials used, production skills applied, reliability of the finished product etc.

Quality control involves setting standards about how much variation is acceptable. The aim is to ensure that a product is manufactured, or a service is provided, to meet the specifications which ensure customer needs are met.

There are several methods of quality control.

At its simplest, quality control is achieved through inspection. For example, in a manufacturing business, trained inspectors examine samples of work-in-progress and finished goods to ensure standards are being met.

For businesses that rely on a continuous process, the use of statistical process control (“SPC”) is common. SPC is the continuous monitoring and charting of a process while it is operating. Data collected is analysed to warn when the process is exceeding predetermined limits (400 words)

 

Question 3. Please provide a few recommendations to the brand so that it can enhance its added value in the minds of consumers? (400 words)

Notes:

Remember: Added value = the difference between the price of the finished product/service and the cost of the inputs involved in making it. Let’s say a celebrity chef is preparing a meal at his luxury restaurant. Once the cooking is complete, the meal is being served and sold for a high price, substantially more than the cost of buying the ingredients. Value has been added.

You don’t have to use robots or have the culinary skills of Gordon Ramsay to “add value”!!

For example, businesses can add value by:

· Building a brand – a reputation for quality, value etc that customers are prepared to pay for. Nike trainers sell for much more than Hi-tec, even though the production costs per pair are probably pretty similar!

· Delivering excellent service – high quality, attentive personal service can make the difference between achieving a high price or a medium one

· Product features and benefits – for example, additional functionality in different versions of software can enable a software seller to charge higher prices; different models of motor vehicles are designed to achieve the same effect.

· Offering convenience – customers will often pay a little more for a product that they can have straightaway, or which saves them time.

Introduction to Data Mining

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Introduction to Data Mining

Please read and study the entire online book, “Data Mining Tutorial- Introduction to Data Mining (Complete Guide).

(https://data-flair.training/blogs/data-mining-tutorial/ )” This is a wonderful look at the major topics and tools of modern data mining studies. You are to discuss your thoughts about this reading. Please discuss what experience you have with data mining and data visualization, what you would like to learn from these topics, and where you find your future in the field of Data Science.

Submit your answers in 2 page word document to this assignment and requires a minimum of 1-2 reference

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Plagiarism tool “Plag should be checked in Turnitin ”

 

Please read and study the entire online book, “Data Mining Tutorial- Introduction to Data Mining (Complete Guide).

(https://data-flair.training/blogs/data-mining-tutorial/ )” This is a wonderful look at the major topics and tools of modern data mining studies.You are to discuss your thoughts about this reading. Please discuss what experience you have with data mining and data visualization, what you would like to learn from these topics, and where you find your future in the field of Data Science.

Submit your answers in 2 page word document to this assignment and requires a minimum of 1-2 reference

 

 

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Marking Rubric

RUBRIC FOR GRADING

Novice Competent Proficient
Technique The technique not identified. Findings were incomplete. Technique identified. Only answered one question in the summary. The technique utilized clearly identified, detailed answers to questions included in the summary.
Summary of Assessment Summary includes minimal details of the assessment. The summary includes some details of the assessment performed. Summary inclusive of in-depth discussion of assessment performed.
10 points 1-6 points 7-9 points 10 points

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Please read and study the entire online book, “Data Mining Tutorial- Introduction to Data Mining (Complete Guide).

(https://data-flair.training/blogs/data-mining-tutorial/ )” This is a wonderful look at the major topics and tools of modern data mining studies.You are to discuss your thoughts about this reading. Please discuss what experience you have with data mining and data visualization, what you would like to learn from these topics, and where you find your future in the field of Data Science.

Submit your answers in 2 page word document to this assignment and requires a minimum of 1-2 reference

 

 

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Managerial Accounting- Evelyn’s Sweets

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Managerial Accounting- Evelyn’s Sweets

Evelyn’s Sweets (Managerial Accounting- Evelyn’s Sweets)

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Managerial Accounting- Evelyn’s Sweets: Evelyn has been working as an Administrative Assistant for the past four years. As a mother of an energetic five-year old, the part-time job has worked well for her. With Mick, her son, heading off to school next month (September 2022), Evelyn is considering new career options, perhaps starting in January. Her employer has been getting busier and has offered Evelyn full-time employment if she ever desires it. The full-time offer would transition Evelyn from an hourly rate of $21 per hour (she typically works 20 hours a week) to a salary of $44,000 per year (she is expected to work 35 hours a week).

In recent years, as Mick has grown up, Evelyn and her husband, Heath, have earned just enough to make ends meet. However, they are now looking to grow their savings while continuing to pay off their three-bedroom townhouse. As Heath’s income is expected to remain roughly constant over the near term, Evelyn pondering how she can boost her earnings. It’s not critical to amass more cash immediately as the couple has secured a $20,000 line of credit at 4.20% (there is no current balance and the rate expected to remain steady for the next year).

Evelyn has a natural talent for baking. Adults and children alike have complemented her cupcakes, cookies, muffins, etc. A fair number of them have told her that she could succeed if she were to start her own business. With some early planning/research, Evelyn has determined that the following sales numbers are reasonable for her first month of business, possibly January 2023:

Item Sales volume Sale price
Cookies- batch of 12 100 $6
Cupcakes- batch of 6 100 $6
Muffins- batch of 4 80 $8
Other N/A $500 (monthly total)

 

Evelyn has projected monthly fixed costs of $700 when she starts her business (these are currently incurred as living expenses though at lower rates such as depreciation of baking oven). There will also be approximate variable expenses equal to 38% of the sale price for each baked good (including other).

Evelyn has unused (and unfinished) space in her basement which can be used to build a bigger kitchen with storage. It would cost an estimated $14,000 to finish the basement, as well as an additional $5,000 in industrial-grade baking appliances (can only be installed in the basement due to input constraints). In theory, the basement, once finished, can be rented out at a rate of $800 per month, but, since purchasing the house seven years ago, Evelyn and Heath have opted not to finish the space for rental purposes.

With industrial appliances, Evelyn can bake, in addition to $1,000 worth of “other” goods, 500 items in total of cookies, cupcakes, and muffins (e.g. 200 dozens of cookies, 150 half-dozens of cupcakes, and 150 quartets of muffins) while working on a part-time work basis. Without industrial appliances, this volume could only be managed on a full-time work basis. Evelyn is wondering if the basement investment is worthwhile now or in the future. She wants a detailed analysis with all possible elements taken into consideration.

Evelyn is wondering how she may depreciate appliances. As her business is expected to grow, so will the use of appliances. Evelyn is wondering about how depreciation works, the most appropriate depreciation method for her needs, and how a sample monthly journal entry may look like.

Currently, Evelyn is projecting a growth rate of 4% per month compounding monthly for the first 24 months. This will be followed by annual growth of 7% per year for the next three years (at which point the business will be considered mature with no further growth). Evelyn is wondering if it is worthwhile to put some effort into marketing. By spending $200 a month on flyers, she believes the initial two-year monthly growth rate can be boosted to 4.25% (the growth rates after two years would remain unchanged).

By spending an extra $600 monthly on social media advertising, Evelyn can add an extra 0.25% to both the two-year growth rate as well as the three years after it. However, she is reluctant to use social media as she feels there may be some ethics issues. Evelyn is looking for advice on running an ethical business and wants a recommendation on the best marketing strategy for her.

Due to her administrative assistant experience, Evelyn is semi-aware of the importance of keeping accurate records and having a reliable accounting system. She wants you to give her some more advice on best accounting practices. Due to her busy schedule and slight disdain for numbers, Evelyn is strongly considering asking her friend Ryan to be a business partner with her. She is thinking of asking him to pay her $8,000 for a 30% share of the business. Additionally, he would be responsible for completing the bookkeeping and buying baking ingredients on a weekly basis. Without Ryan, these tasks would take 20% of Evelyn’s entrepreneurial work time. Evelyn wants a pros and cons analysis, as well as a recommendation, of taking on Ryan as a business partner (either now or in future).

 

Required: Managerial Accounting- Evelyn’s Sweets

Evelyn wants a detailed analysis of her business plan. She wants advice on ethics, business strategies, and other relevant matters. Evelyn welcomes any recommendations, as well as any questions to her which will help you better analyze her options. Please prepare a business memo to Evelyn, addressing all issues raised in this case.

National Response Framework paper

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National Response Framework paper: For this assignment, select a natural disaster that has affected you in some way such as a hurricane, tornado, blizzard, or wildfire, and look at the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF), both of which are addressed in Chapter 9. Address how the NRF and NIMS were used to bring the disaster under control. Explain your role or how you or someone you know was affected by the disaster (i.e., psychologically and/or physically).

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In your paper,

● Explain why changes were necessary in the existing response structure which lead to the NRF in use today.

● Explain, based on the disaster you identified, how the response dictated the NRF and NIMS response would be used if the disaster occurred today.

● Justify whether or not you think states should take a more active role in emergency management at the local level and if implementation of the NRF usurps state responsibility and jurisdiction when responding to a disaster.

The National Response Framework paper

● Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Style

● (Links to an external site.) ● resource. ● Must include a separate title page with the following:

○ Title of paper ○ Student’s name ○ Course name and number ○ Instructor’s name ○ Date submitted

Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph with a succinct thesis statement. The thesis must be in both the introduction and the conclusion.

● Must use at least two scholarly sources or official government sources in addition to the course text

National Response Framework paper

National Response Framework paper: For this assignment, select a natural disaster that has affected you in some way such as a hurricane, tornado, blizzard, or wildfire, and look at the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF), both of which are addressed in Chapter 9. Address how the NRF and NIMS were used to bring the disaster under control. Explain your role or how you or someone you know was affected by the disaster (i.e., psychologically and/or physically).

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In your paper,

● Explain why changes were necessary in the existing response structure which lead to the NRF in use today.

● Explain, based on the disaster you identified, how the response dictated the NRF and NIMS response would be used if the disaster occurred today.

● Justify whether or not you think states should take a more active role in emergency management at the local level and if implementation of the NRF usurps state responsibility and jurisdiction when responding to a disaster.

The National Response Framework paper

● Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Style

Capstone Project Thesis

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Capstone Project Thesis: Submit your full draft thesis. A thesis must have a substantial research component, present an original argument using proper academic writing conventions including carefully documented primary and/or secondary sources, and contain the following elements: https://geniusproessays.com/

Introduction.  Identifies your specific research question and sets the general context for the study.

Statement of the problem or general research question and context leading to a clear statement of the specific research question. Background and contextual material justifying why we should study this case or topic. Purpose statement.

Literature Review. Reviews the literature on a specific research question. The literature review focuses on discussing how other researchers have addressed the same of similar research questions. It introduces the study and places in larger context that includes a discussion of why it is important to study this case). It provides current state of our accumulated knowledge as it relates to your specific research question. It should include a short conclusion and transition to the Theoretical Framework section.

Theoretical Framework. The theoretical framework section develops the theories or models to be used in the study and shows how you have developed testable research hypotheses. This section includes a discussion of the gaps in the literature and how your thesis will address those gaps. It will include a justification and explanation of the theory or model that is used in the thesis.

Research Design. Describes how you will test the hypothesis and carry out your analysis. It describes the data you will use to test your hypothesis, how you will operationalize and collect data on your variables, and the analytic methods that you will use, noting potential biases and limitations to your research approach. 

Findings/Results/Discussion. This section describes the results of the study.  

Reference List. Reference the works that you have cited (direct quotes or paraphrases) in the text. This must be in APA format.

If APUS Institutional Review Board (IRB) is required, evidence of IRB approval should be submitted as a separate document within this assignment folder.

Capstone Project Thesis

Keep in mind that appropriate stylistic formatting and documentation are the student’s responsibility. Student papers that do not follow the prescribed style rules will not be accepted.

Technical Requirements

· Your paper must be at a minimum of 50 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).

· Scholarly and credible references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content.

· Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.

· Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.

· Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.

· All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.

Submission Rubric

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Print Rubric HLSS Assignment Rubric 500-600 Level Activity: Thesis Proposal – Week 3

Course: HLSS699 A002 Summer 2022

Name: Gussie Bellinger

Criteria Exemplary 20 points

Accomplished 17 points

Developing 15 points

Beginning 13 points

Synthesis of Knowledge

Foundation of Knowledge

Application of Knowledge

Student exhibits a defined

and clear understanding of

the assignment. Thesis is

clearly defined and well-

constructed to help guide

the reader throughout the

assignment. Student builds

upon the thesis of the

assignment with well-

documented and

exceptional supporting

facts, figures, and/or

statements.

Establishes a good

comprehension of topic and

in the building of the thesis.

Student demonstrates an

effective presentation of

thesis, with most support

statements helping to

support the key focus of

assignment.

Student exhibits a basic

understanding of the

intended assignment, but

the thesis is not fully

supported throughout the

assignment. While thesis

helps to guide the

development of the

assignment, the reader may

have some difficulty in

seeing linkages between

thoughts. While student has

included a few supporting

facts and statements, this

has limited the quality of

the assignment.

Exhibits a limited

understanding of the

assignment. Reader is

unable to follow the logic

used for the thesis and

development of key

themes. Introduction of

thesis is not evident, and

reader must look deeper to

discover the focus of the

writer. Student’s writing is

weak in the inclusion of

supporting facts or

statements.

Student demonstrates

proficient command of the

subject matter in the

assignment. Assignment

shows an impressive level of

depth of student’s ability to

relate course content to

practical examples and

applications. Student

provides comprehensive

analysis of details, facts, and

concepts in a logical

sequence.

Student exhibits above

average usage of subject

matter in assignment.

Student provides above

average ability in relating

course content in examples

given. Details and facts

presented provide an

adequate presentation of

student’s current level of

subject matter knowledge.

The assignment reveals that

the student has a general,

fundamental understanding

of the course material.

Whereas, there are areas of

some concerning in the

linkages provided between

facts and supporting

statements. Student

generally explains concepts,

but only meets the

minimum requirements in

this area.

Student tries to explain

some concepts, but

overlooks critical details.

Assignment appears vague

or incomplete in various

segments. Student presents

concepts in isolation, and

does not perceive to have a

logical sequencing of ideas.

Student demonstrates a

higher-level of critical

thinking necessary for

graduate level work. Learner

provides a strategic

approach in presenting

examples of problem solving

or critical thinking, while

drawing logical conclusions

that are not immediately

obvious. Student provides

well-supported ideas and

reflection with a variety of

current and/or worldviews

in the assignment. Student

presents a genuine

Student exhibits a good

command of critical thinking

skills in the presentation of

material and supporting

statements. Assignment

demonstrates the student’s

above average use of

relating concepts by using a

variety of factors. Overall,

student provides adequate

conclusions, with 2 or fewer

errors.

Student takes a common,

conventional approach in

guiding the reader through

various linkages and

connections presented in

assignment. However,

student presents a limited

perspective on key concepts

throughout assignment.

Student appears to have

problems applying

information in a problem-

solving manner.

Student demonstrates

beginning understanding of

key concepts, but overlooks

critical details. Learner is

unable to apply information

in a problem-solving

fashion. Student presents

confusing statements and

facts in assignment. No

evidence or little semblance

of critical thinking skills.

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Organization of

Ideas/Format

Writing and Research Skill

intellectual development of

ideas throughout

assignment.

Student thoroughly

understands and excels in

explaining all major points.

An original, unique, and/or

imaginative approach to

overall ideas, concepts, and

findings is presented.

Overall format of

assignment includes an

appropriate introduction (or

abstract), well- developed

paragraphs, and conclusion.

Finished assignment

demonstrates student’s

ability to plan and organize

research in a logical

sequence.

Student explains the

majority of points and

concepts in the assignment.

Learner demonstrates a

good skill level in formatting

and organizing material in

assignment. Student

presents an above average

level of preparedness, with

few formatting errors.

Learner applies some points

and concepts incorrectly.

Student uses a variety of

formatting styles, with some

inconsistencies throughout

the paper. Assignment does

not have a continuous

pattern of logical

sequencing.

Assignment reveals

formatting errors and a lack

of organization. Student

presents an incomplete

attempt to provide linkages

or explanation of key terms.

Student demonstrates an

excellent command of

grammar, as well as

presents research in a clear

and concise writing style.

The work represents a

thorough, extensive

understanding of word

usage. Student excels in the

selection and development

of a well- planned research

assignment. Assignment is

error-free and reflects

student’s ability to prepare

graduate-level writing for

possible publication in a

peer-reviewed (refereed)

journal. Student provides

sophisticated synthesis of

complex body of

information in the

preparation of assignment.

Research provided by

student contributes

significantly to the

development of the overall

thesis. Student incorporates

more than the minimum

quality references in the

development of the overall

thesis. Student incorporates

a variety of research

resources and methodology

in the preparation of

assignment.

Student provides an

effective display of good

writing and grammar.

Assignment reflects

student’s ability to select

appropriate word usage and

presents an above-average

presentation of a given

topic or issue. Assignment

appears to be well-written

with no more than three-

five errors. Student provides

a good final product that

covers the above-minimal

requirements. Student

achieves an above average

synthesis of research, but

interpretation may be

narrow in scope and

description within

assignment. Assignment

contains the minimum

resources and presents an

average overview of key

concepts.

Assignment reflects basic

writing and grammar, but

with more than 5 errors.

Key terms and concepts are

somewhat vague and not

completely explained

by student. Student uses a

basic vocabulary in

assignment. Student’s

writing ability is average,

but demonstrates a basic

understanding of the

subject matter. Assignment

provides a basic, but

borderline perspective of

student’s research abilities.

Student has incorporated

fewer source than required

by the assignment and does

not attempt to cover key

elements of assignment.

Capstone Project Thesis

Topics, concepts, and ideas

are not coherently

discussed or expressed in

assignments. Student’s

writing style is weak and

needs improvement, along

with numerous proofreading

errors. Assignment lacks

clarity, consistency, and

correctness. Student fails to

provide an adequate

synthesis of research

collected for assignment.

The lack of appropriate

references or source

materials demonstrates the

student’s need for

additional help or training in

this area. Student needs to

review and revise

assignment.

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Total

Overall Score

Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning

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