Category: Business & Finance homework help

 Some of costs associated with unethical behavior in organizations are government fines and penalties, legal and investigative costs incurred by the company, customer defections, civil penalties arising from class-action lawsuits and other litigation, the costs of providing remedial education and ethics training to company personnel, lost of reputation, the cost to shareholders in the form of a lower stock price, cost of taking corrective actions, higher employee turnover, administration costs associated with ensuring future compliance, and higher recruiting cost and difficulty in attracting employees 

 
You will research one current topic involving corporate finance. The topic selected should be discussed with the instructor during Weeks 1 and 2.  Be sure your topic is current, relevant, cutting edge, and particularly interesting to you. Example topic areas include: 
The effects of the general economy on a particular firm (inflation, interest rates, currency exchange rates) 
A new innovation/product.  
How A.I. may affect a particular firm 
Corporate leadership/governance 
The financial status of a particular firm  
Corporate Trade issues 
If you choose to study a particular corporation, choose a company that is listed on a public exchange.  However, do not choose any of the following:  Apple, Netflix, Tesla, Amazon, Starbucks, Meta, Walmart, Google or Amazon.  Also, do not write about crypto currency. 
Here are the specific guidelines for the paper: 
Use a Word document to create your 8 to 12-page double-spaced paper. 
Follow current APA guidelines to write your paper. 
Include a reference page and in text citations.  Citations must be included. 
Do not write in the first person. Second or third person is fine as long as who is being referred to is clear. 
Do not begin a sentence with ‘they” (who is they?). 
Do not use papers submitted in prior classes. 
Use spell check and grammar check. 
Note: If you need more details, please refer to the APA manual provided by National University 
Length: 8-10 pages not including title or reference page.  
References: At least 4 peer-reviewed scholarly citations from the university library.  

 
Answer the following questions and make two peer responses per question: 
What factors improve the effectiveness of a board of directors? 
Describe how a typical stock option plan works.  What are some of the problems with a typical stock option plan? 
Explain an optimal dividend policy for a mature company that has decided to pay a dividend.  Also, how does this affect a firm’s capital structure?
Discuss any  recommendations that you have to improve this course.
Your initial post for each question should be roughly 300 to 500 words in length, and your responses to peers should be roughly 100 to 200 words each. Cite sources you reference as an in-text citation and under the post include a “References” section in APA format.

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An operating system (OS) is software that serves as the foundation or intermediary between computer hardware and user applications.
In the domain of operating systems, customization plays a significant role in tailoring the user experience to individual preferences. Share your experience with any modifications or personalizations you have made to your operating system, and discuss the factors that influenced your decision to do so.

In this assignment, you will delve into the realm of deceptive advertising. Your task is to create a presentation examining three advertisements you consider deceptive. Alongside each advertisement, address the following points:

Type of Advertisement: Describe the category or type of advertisement (e.g., print, TV, online).

Form of Deceptive Advertising: Identify the specific deceptive technique employed in each ad (e.g., false claims, misleading visuals).

Personal Perspective: Explain why you find each advertisement deceptive from your viewpoint.

FTC Action: Discuss whether the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should act against these ads and recommend the appropriate action.

Ethical Considerations: Reflect on the role of ethics in advertising and its impact on consumers.
Your slideshow should contain a minimum of twelve well-organized slides, incorporate appropriate visuals, and adhere to proper citation guidelines (MLA format) for referenced sources.

Think back to a personal experience where you encountered a product warranty. This could be anything from a phone to a car to an appliance. Consider the following:

Describe your experience: Briefly share the situation and the product involved. Did the warranty play a role in resolving the issue?

Warranty type (based on textbook): Refer to the reading material and identify what type of warranty applied to your experience (e.g., full warranty, limited warranty, extended warranty). Explain your reasoning.

Ethical considerations: Beyond your experience, ponder potential ethical issues surrounding warranties. Consider aspects like:

Transparency and clarity: Are warranty terms always clear and easy to understand for consumers?

Fairness and exclusions: Do warranties exclude certain issues that seem reasonable to expect coverage?

Environmental impact: How do warranties influence product lifespan and potential waste generation?

In this assignment, you will explore Sales and Leases by referring to a reputable news source such as The Wall Street Journal. Follow these steps:

Source Selection:

Choose a recent article related to Sales and Leases from The Wall Street Journal 
Ensure that the article is dated within the last ten years.

Article Summary:

Briefly summarize the key points of the selected article.
Highlight the legal aspects, implications, and any notable details.

Personal Reaction:

Share your reaction to the article. Did it surprise you? Did it raise any ethical or practical considerations?
Consider how the legal issue discussed in the article impacts businesses, consumers, or society.

Research and report on a case of financial misconduct or crime in American business. describe the case and your reaction to it. Share if any legislation was passed as a result of the case. This should be approximately 800 words and cite at least three sources in MLA format.

Students must read the Wall Street Journal to increase awareness of the business world. Pick an article that focuses on Financial Services.
Briefly summarize and share your reaction/ reflection on your selected article