Question 1
For the following items, use the State of Mississippi 2011 CAFR to answer the questions. Please cite the page and relevant statement, if any, as part of your answer. (NOTE: pay close attention to how the numbers are ?expressed? in the CAFR. If the number is ?expressed in thousands?, make sure you add three zeros (?,000?) to your answer). a. What is the net change in Construction in Progress from 2010 to 2011? b. What is the net change in the number of state employees from 2002 to 2011/ c. What is the established constitutional legal debt limit of the state as of June 30, 2011? d. List all non-major enterprise funds. e. How many miles of state highway were reported as of June 30, 2011? f. What is the state?s pollution remediation obligation as of June 30, 2011? g. Identify the one major and eight non-major component units. h. What was the amount of claims and benefits paid by the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) during FY Ended June 30, 2011? i. In governmental funds, what was the total equity in internal investment pool as of June 30, 2011? j. What is the total unrestricted net assets for the primary government as of June 30, 2011.
Question 2
Critical Thinking Case Study Analysis: Donatos 100 word minimumper question. (For each answer include the question) The question is NOT included in the word count. 1 Describe in detail the method for formulating the research question discussed in Chapter 5. Evaluate fully the wassup meetings as an exploratory methodology to help define the research question. On our course website I posted a video clip of a Donatos commercial. Indicate the unique selling proposition communicated in the commercial and briefly mention your opinion regarding the effectiveness of the commercial. 100 word minimum 2 Describe fully all aspects of research design discussed in Chapter 6 and discuss fully the application by Donatos of all 4 research design stages. Visit www.donatos.com and based on what we know about the exploratory research conducted provided your reaction to the commercialization of the product present on the website. 100 word minimum 3 Watch the video lecture posted to our course website. Explain fully all aspects of primary & secondary research and quantitative & qualitative research. Describe and discuss in detail how you would classify the research Donatos conducted. 100 word minimum 4 Based on the video lecture describe fully the different measurement scales and discuss in detail what measurement scales would you have used on the survey as part of the in-restaurant product tests. 100+ word minimum
Question 3
Please help me with the attached project HR587 Managing Organizational Change Course Project Expectations Introduction The Course Project enables students to integrate and build onto course materials and discussions by doing a Diagnostic Paper (Option 1) of a significant change initiative or by writing a Research Paper (Option 2) that goes beyond what has been covered in the course. For both options the student is required to do the following: Submit a 15-20 page (double spaced) course project (Option 1 or 2). Note: An Appendix may be used for background documents. Those pages do not count toward the 15-20 page paper. Options: Option 1: Diagnostic Paper Applying models and concepts from the course, analyze a significant change initiative you have observed, have been affected by or have had a hand in implementing in your organization. It can be a change that your organization is currently undergoing, or one that has recently been completed. The organization that is in your paper could also be one that you worked for in the past. However, you must know enough about the change to be able to do a comprehensive analysis. Examples of change you might consider include: ? Restructuring or reorganization ? Downsizing or rapid expansion ? Outsourcing ? Technical or work process redesign ? Merger or acquisition ? Benchmarking or reengineering ? Implementing new technologies ? Shifting strategy Your diagnosis Course Project should be a complete analysis of the issues associated with the change and use the following format: 1. Executive Summary a. Describe the organization or organization unit b. Identify the situation, issues, or problems that lead to the change. Include mention of such factors as where the organization was in its life cycle, environmental issues driving the change, etc. c. State the organization?s goals for the change-the intended outcomes d. Provide a brief explanation of your evaluation of the effort 2. Assessment/Diagnosis a. Describe the analysis that was done prior to the planning of the change implementation and the finding of that analysis which led to the planned changes b. If no prior analysis was apparent, describe the process by which the organization decided the specific changes that were to take place, and how those changes were to be implemented (how was the change implementation plan determined). 3. Analysis of the Change Strategy a. Describe the change implementation strategy-the model of change employed (from Kotter, Nadler, Jick, etc) b. Describe how the change was structured and sequenced c. Describe how political support for the change was obtained and how successful those efforts were d. Describe what the change leaders did to prevent or minimize resistance to change; what was the nature of the resistance, and how did the leaders deal with the resistance? e. Describe how momentum for the change was built and sustained. f. Describe the monitoring mechanisms and how the information from the monitoring was used or not used. 4. Results/Outcomes a. Compare the actual outcomes with the expected outcomes (include the unplanned outcomes) b. Include the negative impacts as well as positive. 5. Evaluation of the Effort a. Incorporating principles from the course, explain your assessment of the effectiveness of this effort. What was effectively, and what could have been done more effectively? b. Describe what you have learned about ?Managing Organizational Change? from this analysis. 6. References (you must make reference to at least seven (7) articles from academic journals or business journals). a. Utilization of documents from the text b. Library and other resources 7. Appendix a. Change documents b. Research documents ? Option 2: Research Paper The student selects one of the major theoretical perspectives on change discussed in the course and produces a research paper on the topic. The objective is to take the topic past where the class discussion leaves it. The student should: 1. Locate additional sources that describe varied perspectives on the topic. 2. Address how the varied perspectives related to or complement what has been discussed in class. 3. Discuss how strategic change relates to the varied perspectives and whether they are predictive or explanatory. 4. Describe how a practicing manager might make use of what you have found to better manage change. 5. Write your own model of change management based on your research. Examples include: ? Change management models ? Leadership styles as they relate to change ? Strategic management and strategic change ? Managing resistance to change ? Communicating change ? Diagnosis ? Cultural change Your research Course Project should focus on organizational change management and use the following format: 1. Executive Summary a. Briefly describe the topic and how it relates to organizational change management b. Establish an area of concern that the paper will cover c. Provide a brief explanation of our findings and how the practicing manager can use what you found 2. Literature Review: a. Describe how the topic has been addressed in the text and course assignments b. Address how the varied perspectives relate to the topic and managing organizational change c. Discuss how the topic and the varied perspectives relate to strategic change and if they are predictive or explanatory ? 3. Change Management Model: a. Based on your research and with some detail describe your personal change management model. How does it work? Why do certain components exist, etc? b. Compare and contrast your personal change model with models you found in the literature. 4. Discussion and Conclusion a. Discuss your experience with the topic and managing organization change b. Describe how a practicing manager might make use of what you have found to better manage change 5. References (have at least seven (7) articles from academic or business journals. a. Utilization of documents from the text b. Library and other resources 6. Appendix
Question 4
Assignment : Tax Reform Assume you are a CPA and are hired by an elected official to recommend changes to the current tax code related to corporate taxes. Using the Internet or Strayer databases, conduct research on the current congressional proposals related to federal corporate taxation. Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you: 1. Based on your research, assess which proposal you believe to be the most viable and financially attractive proposal for U.S. corporate taxpayers indicating how this proposal could be implemented. Provide support for your rationale. 2. Explore the impact to corporations and the US economy if U.S. companies could repatriate foreign profits earned without incurring a federal tax liability. Provide support for your rationale. 3. Based on your research, which corporate taxes would you propose to eliminate and why? 4. Determine the impact, positive or negative, that your proposed eliminations would have on corporations and the economy. Provide evidence to support your position. 5. Propose an alternative tax method for corporations and demonstrate how your proposed changes would be beneficial to corporate taxpayers compared to the current system for both corporations and the economy. Provide support for your rationale. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: ? Create an approach to tax research that results in credible and current resources. ? Use technology and information resources to research issues in organizational tax research and planning. ? Write clearly and concisely about organizational tax research and planning using proper writing mechanics.
Question 5
2. (TCO 3) First Choice Bank pays 9% APR compounded quarterly on its business loans. National Emerald Bank pays 16% APR compounded daily. The EAR for First Choice and National Emerald Bank are: (Points: 3) 9.31% and 17.35%, respectively 9% and 17.50%, respectively 9.31% and 17.50%, respectively 9% and 17.35%, respectively 3. (TCO 3) LED Computer Electronics is considering an investment that will have cash flows of $5,000, $6,000, $7,000 and $10,000 for years 1 through 4. What is the approximate value of this investment today if the appropriate discount rate is 9% per year? (Points: 3) $22,250 $30,520 $22,120 None of the above,Match the following terms with the examples as appropriate: (Points: 4) Matching: Answer Potential Matches: : Pure discount loan 1: You obtained a business loan for four months. The loan will allow you to paid $300 in interest for three months and a final payment of interest and principal at the end of the four month. 2: You obtained a mortgage to buy a home. You will pay $800 per month to cover both interest and principal. 3: a way used by the US government to borrow money on short-term basis. 4: You borrow $1,000 from your best friend. In return, you will give him back $1150 in 3 months. : Amortized Loan : Interest-only Loan : Treasury Bill
