Company strategies cannot be executed well without a number of support systems to carry on business operations. Using the Danforth Library resources, search for recent (five years) articles that discuss how a company has used real-time information systems to aid the cause of effective strategy execution. Explain their use of the information and how it relates to our coursework from this week. Based on our readings (Thompson text and other material) from this week, what one enhancement or addition would you recommend the company make and why? NOTE: Make sure you choose a company that has not been selected by one of your classmates. Your initial response to the discussion question should be 250-300 words. You must have at least one course and one non-course scholarly/peer reviewed source in your initial posting. Sources require in-text citations and must be incorporated into the body of the post in addition to a full APA citation at the end of the post. Please respond to at least two peers on different days of the week, in approximately 150-200 words. Within your response posts, comment about how one incentive or motivational practice as noted in our Thompson text might help your classmate’s company succeed even more with their strategy execution efforts and explain why? Incorporate a minimum of one outside scholarly source to support your initial post. Company strategies cannot be executed well without a number of support systems to carry on business operations. Using the Danforth Library resources, search for recent (five years) articles that discuss how a company has used real-time information systems to aid the cause of effective strategy execution. Explain their use of the information and how it relates to our coursework from this week. Based on our readings (Thompson text and other material) from this week, what one enhancement or addition would you recommend the company make and why? NOTE: Make sure you choose a company that has not been selected by one of your classmates. Your initial response to the discussion question should be 250-300 words. You must have at least one course and one non-course scholarly/peer reviewed source in your initial posting. Sources require in-text citations and must be incorporated into the body of the post in addition to a full APA citation at the end of the post. Please respond to at least two peers on different days of the week, in approximately 150-200 words. Within your response posts, comment about how one incentive or motivational practice as noted in our Thompson text might help your classmate’s company succeed even more with their strategy execution efforts and explain why? Incorporate a minimum of one outside scholarly source to support your initial post.

A company’s strategic priorities must drive how capital allocations are made and the size of each unit’s operating budget. Using the Danforth’s library resources search for recent (most recent five years) articles that discuss how a company has revised its pattern of resource allocation and divisional budgets to support new strategic initiatives. How do the revisions fit within the context of the material we have covered in our coursework (Thompson text and other material) from this week? Submission Details: • Your analysis should be 500 words or less. • Incorporate a minimum of at least one course (Thompson text) and one non-course scholarly/peer reviewed source in your paper. All written assignments must include a coverage page, introductory and concluding paragraphs, reference page, be double-spaced and proper in-text citations using APA guidelines. A company’s strategic priorities must drive how capital allocations are made and the size of each unit’s operating budget. Using the Danforth’s library resources search for recent (most recent five years) articles that discuss how a company has revised its pattern of resource allocation and divisional budgets to support new strategic initiatives. How do the revisions fit within the context of the material we have covered in our coursework (Thompson text and other material) from this week? Submission Details: • Your analysis should be 500 words or less. • Incorporate a minimum of at least one course (Thompson text) and one non-course scholarly/peer reviewed source in your paper. All written assignments must include a coverage page, introductory and concluding paragraphs, reference page, be double-spaced and proper in-text citations using APA guidelines.

Research an organization or brand that you feel is a monopoly. Discuss the organization or brand giving your classmates a few details about why you feel it is a monopoly and determine if the monopoly is a regulated natural monopoly and why? Research an organization or brand that you feel is a monopoly. Discuss the organization or brand giving your classmates a few details about why you feel it is a monopoly and determine if the monopoly is a regulated natural monopoly and why?

Use the web or other resources to research at least two criminal or civil cases in which recovered files played a significant role in how the case was resolved. Use the web or other resources to research at least two criminal or civil cases in which recovered files played a significant role in how the case was resolved.

Choosing a sales compensation plan is an important decision. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. What are some of the factors involved in the compensation process? Are there any best ways to compensate sales personnel? After reviewing this week’s resources and your research, in your own words identify at least three factors involved in the compensation process. Share with your classmates your plan and why you feel it will be effective and adequately motivate your sales team towards organizational goals. Choosing a sales compensation plan is an important decision. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. What are some of the factors involved in the compensation process? Are there any best ways to compensate sales personnel? After reviewing this week’s resources and your research, in your own words identify at least three factors involved in the compensation process. Share with your classmates your plan and why you feel it will be effective and adequately motivate your sales team towards organizational goals.

The Milestone 3 paper will describe the marketing mix for your project, including product, promotion, distribution, and pricing. Paper length: 3-4 pp. not including title page and references. Remember, papers may only be submitted as Word documents. The Milestone 3 paper will describe the marketing mix for your project, including product, promotion, distribution, and pricing. Paper length: 3-4 pp. not including title page and references. Remember, papers may only be submitted as Word documents.

After reading the section titled “Dominant Microprocessor Company Intel Adapts to Next Trend” (Chapter 11 pg. 384-385) and the article titled “2018-2019 Intel Corporate Responsibility Report: Creating Value through Transparency,” complete a list of (4-5) reasons how Intel comes to dominate some markets. List (3) reasons why Apple would depart from a dominant corporation like Intel. You must include an introduction that explains the course theory regarding monopolies - dominant firms. Although this assignment allows you to create a list, you must follow the APA style of writing and include research to support your list and place this information in your reference section. After reading the section titled “Dominant Microprocessor Company Intel Adapts to Next Trend” (Chapter 11 pg. 384-385) and the article titled “2018-2019 Intel Corporate Responsibility Report: Creating Value through Transparency,” complete a list of (4-5) reasons how Intel comes to dominate some markets. List (3) reasons why Apple would depart from a dominant corporation like Intel. You must include an introduction that explains the course theory regarding monopolies - dominant firms. Although this assignment allows you to create a list, you must follow the APA style of writing and include research to support your list and place this information in your reference section.

Group Company Project - Part II The purpose of the second part of the comprehensive project is to compute financial statement ratios. Based on the company you selected in Part I, complete the following: 1. Based on formulas in your textbook, compute the following ratios for two years. You may use Excel to compute your ratios. 1. Debt ratio 2. Gross profit margin 3. Free cash flow 4. Times interest earned 5. Accounts receivable turnover 6. Inventory turnover 2. Prepare a DuPont Analysis of ROE for two years, including computations of 1. Return on Sales 2. Asset Turnover 3. Return on Assets 4. Financial Leverage 5. Return on Equity 1. Briefly evaluate the ratio trends. Indicate on your worksheet whether each ratio is: 1. stronger / weaker 2. quicker /slower 3. more / less liquid 4. more / less risk 2. Write a 3-6 page report evaluating trends in all of the above ratios. Discuss whether your company's profitability, efficiency, liquidity, and solvency are improving or deteriorating. Suggest ways the company can improve the ratios that show problems. The report should be well written with cover page, introduction, the body of the paper (with appropriate subheadings), conclusion, and reference page. References must be appropriately cited. Group Company Project - Part II The purpose of the second part of the comprehensive project is to compute financial statement ratios. Based on the company you selected in Part I, complete the following: 1. Based on formulas in your textbook, compute the following ratios for two years. You may use Excel to compute your ratios. 1. Debt ratio 2. Gross profit margin 3. Free cash flow 4. Times interest earned 5. Accounts receivable turnover 6. Inventory turnover 2. Prepare a DuPont Analysis of ROE for two years, including computations of 1. Return on Sales 2. Asset Turnover 3. Return on Assets 4. Financial Leverage 5. Return on Equity 1. Briefly evaluate the ratio trends. Indicate on your worksheet whether each ratio is: 1. stronger / weaker 2. quicker /slower 3. more / less liquid 4. more / less risk 2. Write a 3-6 page report evaluating trends in all of the above ratios. Discuss whether your company's profitability, efficiency, liquidity, and solvency are improving or deteriorating. Suggest ways the company can improve the ratios that show problems. The report should be well written with cover page, introduction, the body of the paper (with appropriate subheadings), conclusion, and reference page. References must be appropriately cited.

Group Company Project Part III The purpose of the third part of the comprehensive project is to use resources available to obtain industry averages for commonly used ratios. Additionally, you will compare company ratio results to industry averages. 1. Obtain the four-digit primary SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code and industry title for your company. Record the primary SIC code and industry title at the top of the Ratio Analysis Worksheet. 2. Obtain industry averages for commonly used ratios in the current period. Industry average information is reported by industry title or SIC code. 3. Look up the following industry-average ratios: 1. Current ratio 2. Debt ratio 3. Gross profit margin 4. Times interest earned 5. Accounts receivable turnover 6. Inventory turnover 7. Return on Sales 8. Asset Turnover 9. Return on Assets 10. Financial Leverage 11. Return on Equity Note that some industry averages may not apply to your company. Alternative to Industry Averages: If you are not able to find the industry average for part 3 of your project, please consider the following: Unfortunately, some of the websites where you can find industry averages will require you to pay for them. Instead of using industry average, calculate the same ratios for one of the competitors to the company you used in your project. That will give you the comparative information you need for Part 3 of the project. I believe this will help. 1. Write a 3-5 page report comparing the above ratios to industry averages. Discuss whether your company's profitability, efficiency, liquidity, and solvency are better than, or worse than, its peers. The report should be well written with cover page, introduction, body of paper (with appropriate subheadings), conclusion, and reference page. References must be appropriately cited. Format: Double-spaced, one-inch margins, using a 12-point Times New Roman font. Group Company Project Part III The purpose of the third part of the comprehensive project is to use resources available to obtain industry averages for commonly used ratios. Additionally, you will compare company ratio results to industry averages. 1. Obtain the four-digit primary SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code and industry title for your company. Record the primary SIC code and industry title at the top of the Ratio Analysis Worksheet. 2. Obtain industry averages for commonly used ratios in the current period. Industry average information is reported by industry title or SIC code. 3. Look up the following industry-average ratios: 1. Current ratio 2. Debt ratio 3. Gross profit margin 4. Times interest earned 5. Accounts receivable turnover 6. Inventory turnover 7. Return on Sales 8. Asset Turnover 9. Return on Assets 10. Financial Leverage 11. Return on Equity Note that some industry averages may not apply to your company. Alternative to Industry Averages: If you are not able to find the industry average for part 3 of your project, please consider the following: Unfortunately, some of the websites where you can find industry averages will require you to pay for them. Instead of using industry average, calculate the same ratios for one of the competitors to the company you used in your project. That will give you the comparative information you need for Part 3 of the project. I believe this will help. 1. Write a 3-5 page report comparing the above ratios to industry averages. Discuss whether your company's profitability, efficiency, liquidity, and solvency are better than, or worse than, its peers. The report should be well written with cover page, introduction, body of paper (with appropriate subheadings), conclusion, and reference page. References must be appropriately cited. Format: Double-spaced, one-inch margins, using a 12-point Times New Roman font.

Group Company Project Part IV: Final Written Paper The final written paper requires you to prepare a well-written titled "Would You Advise a Friend to Invest in This Company?" based upon your research and analysis of this company's financial information. You should identify at least 5-7 significant points that justify your conclusion. Support your points with a comprehensive explanation incorporating sound reasoning. The significant points you identified should be consistent with what you said in Parts I, II, and III. Your final written paper should be 4-5 pages long. The report should be well written with cover page, introduction, the body of the paper (with appropriate subheadings), conclusion, and reference page. References must be appropriately cited. Format: Double-spaced, one-inch margins, using a 12-point Times New Roman font. Group Company Project Part IV: Final Written Paper The final written paper requires you to prepare a well-written titled "Would You Advise a Friend to Invest in This Company?" based upon your research and analysis of this company's financial information. You should identify at least 5-7 significant points that justify your conclusion. Support your points with a comprehensive explanation incorporating sound reasoning. The significant points you identified should be consistent with what you said in Parts I, II, and III. Your final written paper should be 4-5 pages long. The report should be well written with cover page, introduction, the body of the paper (with appropriate subheadings), conclusion, and reference page. References must be appropriately cited. Format: Double-spaced, one-inch margins, using a 12-point Times New Roman font.