Category: Business paper

Background: A firm is considering a training program that would cost $150 immediately but would
increase profits by $120 one year later and by $72 in the year after that.
Problem: Use algebra (only) to find the internal rate of return R on that project, to the nearest
percentage point. A correct answer must show a clear sequence of steps, including algebraic
manipulations, and one of those steps must be a quadratic equation that can be solved to find R. A
full credit answer must show the derivation of that quadratic equation and solve it by factorization
or by using the quadratic formula. (An answer that reports only the correct value of R, without
showing the reasoning that produced it, is worth zero points.)
Hint: It may make the problem easier to find a quadratic equation in the variable X = 1 + R, and
then solve that quadratic equation for X. The solution for X then determines the solution for R

Executive summary strategic business decisions case study

of the tragedy was spreading rapidly throughout
the property. The store was immediately
closed and the area around the sandwich shop
cordoned off. In trying to assess the situation,
Morgan discovered the following:
1. When the young boy hit the floor, the
puddle of bloody excrement splattered
everywhere—even hitting other guests
who were in line.
2. One of the employees, who probably reacted
without thinking, began to clean up
the mess with her bare hands.
3. The identities of the father and son were
not known.
4. A reporter from the local newspaper was
a guest at the food court that day and
wanted comments on what happened.
Suggest a plan for Morgan’s handling of
the situation.
Section 6.10  Case Study: Outside the Box in the Food and Beverage Division 299
Points to Consider
• Involvement of the health department?
• Notification of the brand’s corporate
office?
• Condition of the boy?
• Clean-up process?
• Treatment of contaminated items?
• Handling affected guests and employees?
• Methods to reassure resort guests?
• When to reopen and resume business as
usual?
• Implications of what happened—short
and long term?
• Role of the resort’s crisis team?
• Training gaps?
6.10

In this essay, you are asked to reflect on a specific project (real or proposed) in the context of your employing organization in Qatar.

In detail, as the newly appointed Director of Operations, you are asked to evaluate critically this project with the operations strategy.

Based on Chapter Two ‘Operations and strategic impact’, your essay should ascertain the following four perspectives:

• Does the operations strategy reflect the business strategy (top down)?
• Does the operations strategy align with market requirement?
• Does the operations strategy learn from operational experience?
• Does the operations strategy develop the capability of its resource and process (inside out)?

• Is reconciling the four perspectives possible?

Introduction about your chosen organization – the business it is in, and which if it is a large organization pick out the part that you wish to concentrate on. This may well be your own department or section. Comment on what you are being asked to do and how you intend to go about it. (This is called the general to the specific.) (100 words)

Insert the Top down etc. model to show in overview.

Apply each of the four perspectives . Paraphrase the questions but no need to write them out. E.g. In looking to see if the operations strategy reflects the business this part of the paper will look at …(4 x 150 words)

Discuss if and how the four perspectives can be reconciled. (100 words)

Reference (in Harvard) list does not count in your word count.

In addition, it will be important to discuss if these four perspectives of operations strategy
can be fully reconciled.

In your answer, please address the integration of this project to operations management and to delivering strategic impact.

The assignment is a report requested by the manager of banking policy team at a central bank. As the central bank’s junior analyst, you have been asked to prepare a report on the financial intermediation and financial stability in the domestic banking sector, which will be submitted to the senior management. The aim of the report is to continue monitoring the effectiveness of the current macroprudential policies in the finance and banking sector and any issues observed. You should also, where appropriate, use references to support your analysis.

Required:

1. A cover page is required, containing a title and the total word count. (5 marks)
2. Changes in banking policies may have large impacts on the competition in the banking system. Discuss the main theories put forward to explain whether competition is good or bad for the banking stability. (15 marks)
3. Provide a critical discussion on externality in the context of banking stability and failures. Comment on its effectiveness and rationale of capital adequacy requirement.
(25 marks)
4. The central bank is in the procedure of proposing new tools for the stability and stress tests for those regulated banks, especially the domestically important banks. Critically discuss the concept of ‘too big to fail’ in banking, comment on the implications and briefly discuss the solutions. (25 marks)
5. Provide a critical discussion of relevant academic articles on the issues of adverse selection and moral hazard in banking and solutions to those issues. Cover at least 3 academic articles on the topic. (25 marks)
6. List of references is required. You should provide the details of any the material that was cited in the report. Citation in text and reference list should follow Westminster Harvard Referencing Style (details can be found at: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/current-students/studies/study-skills-and-training/research-skills/referencing-your-work ).
(5 marks)

Format of Final Report:

1. An electronic copy of your assignment should be submitted via the module blackboard site (anonymous marking, do not put your name).
2. You must include module title on the first page (Cover Page) of your report. The report is 2500 words (±10%) excluding the title page, table of contents, appendices and references, with size 12 font and 1.5 line spacing for the main text.
3. List of References should follow the Westminster Harvard Referencing Style.

The assignment is a report requested by the manager of banking policy team at a central bank. As the central bank’s junior analyst, you have been asked to prepare a report on the financial intermediation and financial stability in the domestic banking sector, which will be submitted to the senior management. The aim of the report is to continue monitoring the effectiveness of the current macroprudential policies in the finance and banking sector and any issues observed. You should also, where appropriate, use references to support your analysis.

Required:

1. A cover page is required, containing a title and the total word count. (5 marks)
2. Changes in banking policies may have large impacts on the competition in the banking system. Discuss the main theories put forward to explain whether competition is good or bad for the banking stability. (15 marks)
3. Provide a critical discussion on externality in the context of banking stability and failures. Comment on its effectiveness and rationale of capital adequacy requirement.
(25 marks)
4. The central bank is in the procedure of proposing new tools for the stability and stress tests for those regulated banks, especially the domestically important banks. Critically discuss the concept of ‘too big to fail’ in banking, comment on the implications and briefly discuss the solutions. (25 marks)
5. Provide a critical discussion of relevant academic articles on the issues of adverse selection and moral hazard in banking and solutions to those issues. Cover at least 3 academic articles on the topic. (25 marks)
6. List of references is required. You should provide the details of any the material that was cited in the report. Citation in text and reference list should follow Westminster Harvard Referencing Style (details can be found at: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/current-students/studies/study-skills-and-training/research-skills/referencing-your-work ).
(5 marks)

Format of Final Report:

1. An electronic copy of your assignment should be submitted via the module blackboard site (anonymous marking, do not put your name).
2. You must include module title on the first page (Cover Page) of your report. The report is 2500 words (±10%) excluding the title page, table of contents, appendices and references, with size 12 font and 1.5 line spacing for the main text.
3. List of References should follow the Westminster Harvard Referencing Style.

Background: A firm is considering a training program that would cost $150 immediately but would
increase profits by $120 one year later and by $72 in the year after that.
Problem: Use algebra (only) to find the internal rate of return R on that project, to the nearest
percentage point. A correct answer must show a clear sequence of steps, including algebraic
manipulations, and one of those steps must be a quadratic equation that can be solved to find R. A
full credit answer must show the derivation of that quadratic equation and solve it by factorization
or by using the quadratic formula. (An answer that reports only the correct value of R, without
showing the reasoning that produced it, is worth zero points.)
Hint: It may make the problem easier to find a quadratic equation in the variable X = 1 + R, and
then solve that quadratic equation for X. The solution for X then determines the solution for R

ALPHA Limited is a manufacturing company based in the UK. ALPHA Limited started back in 1954. The company is planning to expand its operations to other parts of UK in the next ten (10) years. The financial statements are attached for your consideration. You are advised to incorporate the suggested amendments/feedback you received from the module leader during the assignment briefing.

Required

Task 1

Accounting and Finance functions are paramount to any organisation. Critically evaluate the role of accounting and finance within any organisation of your choice (i.e. related to your academic discipline/program). Your evaluation must include some examples within the organisation where appropriate.

(40 marks)
Task 2

Using the financial statements for ALPHA Limited calculate the ratios required and comment on the company’s performance from a potential investors perspective.
(50 marks)

Marks will be awarded for Structure. Structure includes the orderly presentation of relevant material
and the extent of research evidenced by the appropriateness and adequacy of in-text referencing and
bibliography. There must be a Cover Page and Contents Page, paragraphs of Introduction, Conclusion
and pages must be numbered.

ALPHA Limited is a manufacturing company based in the UK. ALPHA Limited started back in 1954. The company is planning to expand its operations to other parts of UK in the next ten (10) years. The financial statements are attached for your consideration. You are advised to incorporate the suggested amendments/feedback you received from the module leader during the assignment briefing.

Required

Task 1

Accounting and Finance functions are paramount to any organisation. Critically evaluate the role of accounting and finance within any organisation of your choice (i.e. related to your academic discipline/program). Your evaluation must include some examples within the organisation where appropriate.

(40 marks)
Task 2

Using the financial statements for ALPHA Limited calculate the ratios required and comment on the company’s performance from a potential investors perspective.
(50 marks)

Marks will be awarded for Structure. Structure includes the orderly presentation of relevant material
and the extent of research evidenced by the appropriateness and adequacy of in-text referencing and
bibliography. There must be a Cover Page and Contents Page, paragraphs of Introduction, Conclusion
and pages must be numbered.

ALPHA Limited is a manufacturing company based in the UK. ALPHA Limited started back in 1954. The company is planning to expand its operations to other parts of UK in the next ten (10) years. The financial statements are attached for your consideration. You are advised to incorporate the suggested amendments/feedback you received from the module leader during the assignment briefing.

Required

Task 1

Accounting and Finance functions are paramount to any organisation. Critically evaluate the role of accounting and finance within any organisation of your choice (i.e. related to your academic discipline/program). Your evaluation must include some examples within the organisation where appropriate.

(40 marks)
Task 2

Using the financial statements for ALPHA Limited calculate the ratios required and comment on the company’s performance from a potential investors perspective.
(50 marks)

Marks will be awarded for Structure. Structure includes the orderly presentation of relevant material
and the extent of research evidenced by the appropriateness and adequacy of in-text referencing and
bibliography. There must be a Cover Page and Contents Page, paragraphs of Introduction, Conclusion
and pages must be numbered.