Entries by James Phillips

Transaction versus Economic Exposure Compare and contrast transaction exposure and economic exposure. Why would an MNC consider examining only its “net” cash flows in each currency when assessing its transaction exposure? 

Finish Chapter 10: Prob. # 1,6,12 (‘Questions and Applications’ – at end of each chapter) 1. Transaction versus Economic Exposure Compare and contrast transaction exposure and economic exposure. Why would an MNC consider exam- ining only its “net” cash flows in each currency when assessing its transaction exposure? 6. Transaction Exposure Fischer, Inc., exports products […]

The Electoral College purpose is what?

What purpose does the electoral college serve? Does it still serve as a protection for small states, or is used as a way to control the political process with less than a majority of the vote? Defend your position with FACTS. Consider whether we should be limited to just two parties or would we be […]

Enterprise information systems, sometimes referred to as enterprise-wide information systems, is a relatively broad category of software applications designed to support organizational goals that cross functional boundaries. For example, CRM affects functions ranging from marketing and customer acquisition to sales, production, and accounts receivable, so CRM, solutions fall into the enterprise information system category.

Assignment Content     Enterprise information systems, sometimes referred to as enterprise-wide information systems, is a relatively broad category of software applications designed to support organizational goals that cross functional boundaries. For example, CRM affects functions ranging from marketing and customer acquisition to sales, production, and accounts receivable, so CRM, solutions fall into the enterprise information system […]

For the Stand Alone Project, you will use the concepts you have learned to analyze a CEO’s leadership abilities. Select a current or former CEO of your choosing. The CEO you choose does not necessarily have to be a successful or popular CEO. The person you choose may be, or have been, very unsuccessful or unpopular. However, you should find him or her to be interesting and a good example of many of the concepts you have studied in this course.  You will want to choose someone fairly well known or, more specifically, someone well documented in order to have ample material for your analysis.  You are required to review a minimum of (6) sources of information about the CEO in order to form your own conclusions and to obtain significant data relating to all the required concepts.

You should begin working on the Stand-Alone Project early in the course. Each lesson provides a benchmark for completing the Stand-Alone Project in a timely manner while working through the course. You will find this information in the “Stand-Alone Project Benchmark” section of each lesson. (200 points) (A 10-page response is required for the combination […]

A U.S. fishing boat manufacturer is known throughout the United States for its innovative approach to product design, lean manufacturing, and responsive customer service since its start three years ago. The mission statement of the company is “We will provide the most innovative customer-driven design and growth in the industry.” The founders’ ideals for the company are described in the vision statement: “We will be the most sustainable company in the industry.” The company’s ethical statement that guides all conduct and decision-making is “We will make decisions that are sustainable for customers and the environment.”

Introduction Today’s business environment requires competency in managing risk and in selecting a business strategy based on a company’s internal and external analyses. In this task, after reviewing the scenario, you will discuss the market entry risk/reward ratio; analyze the company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT); and recommend a business strategy. As you complete […]

Today’s business environment is characterized by competitive intensity that requires innovative thinking and strategic decision-making competencies. As a business professional, it is essential that you apply the principles of design thinking and strategic decision-making to positively influence the effectiveness of a business in its markets. In this task, you will provide a market entry overview, using the following scenario.

Introduction Today’s business environment is characterized by competitive intensity that requires innovative thinking and strategic decision-making competencies. As a business professional, it is essential that you apply the principles of design thinking and strategic decision-making to positively influence the effectiveness of a business in its markets. In this task, you will provide a market entry […]

Your department may be required to develop a budget to justify a new hire or undertake an additional program or activity. The budget needs for your department and subsequent expenses impacted by the changes should be developed to share with senior leadership. Or, maybe you have accepted a position that requires you to develop a budget to assess need.

Read This Week   The Basics of Public Budgeting and Financial Management Chapter 2: Preparing a Budget Proposal, pgs. 37-50 M2D1: Budget Defense The first module gave you an introduction to public budgeting from a practical standpoint as well as introduced you to some of the theoretical concepts that are associated with the practice. Although this […]

Select a public organization with which you are familiar. Briefly describe that organization, identifying the administrative context in which its leadership operates.

Read: Required Cooper, T. L. (2012). The responsible administrator: An approach to ethics for the administrative role(6th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Chapter 3: Public Administration in Modern and Postmodern Society: The Context of Administrative Ethics Chapter 4: Administrative Responsibility: The Key to Administrative Ethics Module notes View: Required Online videos: Films Media Group. (Producer). (2013). Disaster investigation(Links to […]