Category: Business Studies

MBA 620 Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric
Scenario
You are a former Navy officer and fighter pilot who is now the controller of a division of TransGlobal Airlines, which utilizes a fleet of corporate jets for charter at several airports in the southeast part of the United States. Your division’s private charter clients include several Fortune 500 companies in the region. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has informed you that the company is considering the acquisition of two smaller aviation firms in the Caribbean specializing in chartered flights for luxury vacations using light aircraft (60 passengers or less). The CFO has tasked you with assessing the organizational benefits of acquiring these aviation firms. The CFO intends to develop a new business plan for the organization if your analysis recommends moving forward with the acquisition.
After an initial assessment, the company has shortlisted two airlines they want to examine further for acquisition. To understand all aspects of the two airlines under consideration, you have visited each proposed site to assess their performance. The assessment includes creating and analyzing a balanced scorecard for each airline with all four components—financial, internal processes, customers/market, and learning and growth—that will impact the acquisition.
In this milestone, you will use the given information to create balanced scorecards for Company A and Company B.
Prompt
Use the Basic Balanced Scorecard Template to create a balanced scorecard for each company. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Use the data given in Company A Information and Company A Financials to create a balanced scorecard for Company A. The balanced scorecard should highlight key performance indicators, such as net profit, annual growth, and market share, and include the four components:
Financial: Complete the financial section of the balanced scorecard template, identifying two of the most relevant key performance indicators.
Explain your rationale for the KPIs chosen, with an explanation of the cause-and-effect relationship between the chosen KPIs.
Internal Processes: Complete the internal processes section of the balanced scorecard template, identifying two of the most relevant key performance indicators.
Explain your rationale for the KPIs chosen, with an explanation of the cause-and-effect relationship between the chosen KPIs.
Customers/Market: Complete the customers/market section of the balanced scorecard template, identifying two of the most relevant key performance indicators.
Explain your rationale for the KPIs chosen, with an explanation of the cause-and-effect relationship between the chosen KPIs.
Learning and Growth: Complete the customers/market section of the balanced scorecard template, identifying two of the most relevant key performance indicators.
Explain your rationale for the KPIs chosen, with an explanation of the cause-and-effect relationship between the chosen KPIs.
Use the data given in Company B Information and Company B Financials to create a balanced scorecard for Company B. The balanced scorecard should highlight key performance indicators, such as net profit, annual growth, and market share, and include the four components:
Financial: Complete the financial section of the balanced scorecard template, identifying two of the most relevant key performance indicators.
Explain your rationale for the KPIs chosen, with an explanation of the cause-and-effect relationship between the chosen KPIs.
Internal Processes: Complete the internal processes section of the balanced scorecard template, identifying two of the most relevant key performance indicators.
Explain your rationale for the KPIs chosen, with an explanation of the cause-and-effect relationship between the chosen KPIs.
Customers/Market: Complete the customers/market section of the balanced scorecard template, identifying two of the most relevant key performance indicators.
Explain your rationale for the KPIs chosen, with an explanation of the cause-and-effect relationship between the chosen KPIs.
Learning and Growth: Complete the customers/market section of the balanced scorecard template, identifying two of the most relevant key performance indicators.
Explain your rationale for the KPIs chosen, with an explanation of the cause-and-effect relationship between the chosen KPIs.
What to Submit
Submit two completed Excel spreadsheets using the provided template.
Milestone One Rubric
Criteria Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (80%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Company A Balanced Scorecard: Financial Component Develops the balanced scorecard’s financial component for Company A with two of the most relevant key performance indicators in that component; shares the rationale for the choice of KPIs; identifies cause-effect relationships between chosen KPIs Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include identifying relevant KPIs in the fina

(You may discuss any type of Project management career)
For CT Module 2, please identify the target organization you will use throughout the course, your position (actual or likely), your actual or likely managerial level (top, middle, or operational), and for those at middle and operational managerial levels, the functional area of your work (e.g., human resources, marketing, management information systems, finance, etc.). Define and describe two strategic and two non-strategic decisions. What types of strategic and non-strategic decisions are made in this area/function? Remember that strategic decisions include a long-term focus, a long-term commitment that included resource dedication, and alignment to support achieving the strategic outcome. Non-strategic decisions are short-term, easier to accomplish, and easier to undo if needed as compared to strategic decisions.
Identify and apply an appropriate analytical tool to analyze external factors that affect company performance. Given the findings of your analysis, and from your individual career perspective, assess the firm’s opportunities and threats. Remember opportunities and threats are external factors identified from the external environment. From your individual career perspective, identify and apply an appropriate analytical tool to analyze resources and capabilities that affect company performance. Given the findings of your analysis, and from your individual career perspective, assess the firm’s strengths and weaknesses. What recommendations do you have for the company? What opportunities or risks relate to your long-term employment with this organization? What actions can you take to act on the opportunities and mitigate the risks?
Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length. Include at least 2 scholarly references including the course textbook. The CSU Global Library is a good place to find these references (available in the left-hand navigation panel).

The instructor only paired us with one student. He never gave out any role play information for the negotiations. I want to know if this assignment could be done. On the agreement, any names could be put in the seller & buyer spot. I can change that if the assignment can done. There are 8 questions to be answered as well.

Comprehensive Marketing Plan Outline
1-Title Page
2- the name of the product/ brand for which the marketing plan has been prepared
3- the time period for which the plan is designed (e.g., 2021-2023)
4- the persons and positions of those submitting the plan
5- the date of submission of the plan
II- Executive Summary
One- to three-page summary of the entire plan (include a brief introduction, the major aspects of the plan, and a budget statement)
III- Table of Contents
1- Introduction
a- Highlights of the brand’s historical and recent operations. It is useful to prepare graphs of the brand’s performance that show its sales.
– Situation Analysis
– SWOT (environmental conditions such as economic, social, political, legal, or cooperate environments)
– Industry analysis
– Customer analysis
– Company analysis+ Competitive analysis +Core competency and sustainable competitive advantage of your business (brand/product)
IV- Strategic Focus and Plan
1- Mission
2- Goals and Marketing objectives
V- Market-Product Focus
1-Segmentation
2-Target markets
3-Points of difference and positioning
VI- Marketing Program
1- Product strategy
2- Price strategy
3- Promotion strategy
4- Place strategy
VII- Financial Data and Projections
1- Historical sales revenues
1- Financial projections
VIII- Implementation Plan, Evaluate and Control
1- Plan to implement the strategies
1- Plan to evaluate and control the strategies
NB- The paper should be written in a word document (New Roman 12 font and double spaced)

Comprehensive Marketing Plan Outline
1-Title Page
2- the name of the product/ brand for which the marketing plan has been prepared
3- the time period for which the plan is designed (e.g., 2021-2023)
4- the persons and positions of those submitting the plan
5- the date of submission of the plan
II- Executive Summary
One- to three-page summary of the entire plan (include a brief introduction, the major aspects of the plan, and a budget statement)
III- Table of Contents
1- Introduction
a- Highlights of the brand’s historical and recent operations. It is useful to prepare graphs of the brand’s performance that show its sales.
– Situation Analysis
– SWOT (environmental conditions such as economic, social, political, legal, or cooperate environments)
– Industry analysis
– Customer analysis
– Company analysis+ Competitive analysis +Core competency and sustainable competitive advantage of your business (brand/product)
IV- Strategic Focus and Plan
1- Mission
2- Goals and Marketing objectives
V- Market-Product Focus
1-Segmentation
2-Target markets
3-Points of difference and positioning
VI- Marketing Program
1- Product strategy
2- Price strategy
3- Promotion strategy
4- Place strategy
VII- Financial Data and Projections
1- Historical sales revenues
1- Financial projections
VIII- Implementation Plan, Evaluate and Control
1- Plan to implement the strategies
1- Plan to evaluate and control the strategies
NB- The paper should be written in a word document (New Roman 12 font and double spaced)

Key Models document attached.Please
Provide brief information and three (3) new relevant recommendations that can be offered to University of Miami Health System to enhance its innovation, based on the work you submitted in Week 6 attached
Please submit a minimum of two recommendations supported by your prior research and sources from your analysis used for Week 6. Include the rationale for each recommendation, flowing from your detailed analysis in Week 6.
2-3 academic journal sources

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I just got the result back from my instructor, and this was his comment.
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Hello Name,
This is mostly based on a ChatGPT report,
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This attempt includes extensive quoted or paraphrased material that may not be original. Review the material and determine if content is properly attributed to its source.
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Student’s submission mostly doesn’t abide by APA 7 Standards and most sentences are not correct and clear.
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Some arguments are NOT supported by appropriate critical methods OR some analysis is NOT relevant for evaluating the evidence.
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PREVIOUS PAPER INSTRUCTIONS (#573760046): Exercise Content
The objective of this assignment is to explore and analyze the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in entrepreneurial ventures.
Assignment Components:
Select an Entrepreneurial Venture: Each student is required to choose a specific entrepreneurial venture. It could be a startup, a small business, or a notable entrepreneur who has demonstrated a commitment to CSR.
Background Research: Conduct thorough research on the selected entrepreneurial venture. Gather information on the company’s history, mission, values, and any existing CSR initiatives. Look for relevant news articles, press releases, and the company’s official CSR reports if available.
CSR Analysis: Analyze the CSR initiatives undertaken by the entrepreneurial venture. Identify the social and environmental issues addressed, the strategies employed, and the impact of these initiatives on both the community and the business
Comparison with Competitors: Compare the CSR practices of the selected entrepreneurial venture with those of its competitors in the industry. Assess how CSR contributes to the competitive advantage and differentiation of the business.Challenges and Opportunities:Discuss the challenges faced by the entrepreneurial venture in implementing CSR initiatives and any opportunities that have arisen as a result. Consider the long-term benefits and potential risks associated with CSR.
Recommendations: Based on the analysis, provide recommendations for enhancing or expanding the CSR efforts of the entrepreneurial venture. Consider innovative approaches and potential collaborations with stakeholders.
Write a minimum 2-page paper discussing the learnings from the assignment.
Reflect on the importance of CSR in entrepreneurial ventures and its implications for the broader business landscape.
Assessment Criteria:The assignment will be assessed based on the depth of research, analysis, creativity in recommendations, clarity of presentation, and the overall understanding of the role of CSR in entrepreneurial ventures.This assignment encourages students to critically examine the relationship between entrepreneurship and social responsibility, fostering a deeper understanding of the ethical considerations and positive impacts that can result from integrating CSR into business practices.
Use APA 7 Format and list your references.
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Material from class not to be used in the assignment.
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7155201546538926082/

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-top-startups-2022-50-us-companies-rise-linkedin-news/

Almost all jobs today involve digital technology, whether emails, Internet access, or smartphone use. Most employees, when interviewed say that digital technology increases their productivity and flexibility. The downside is what some call an “electronic leash” – employees are constantly connected and therefore end up working when they are not “at work.” Over one-third of full-time workers frequently check emails outside of regular working hours.
Because the boundaries between being “at work” and being “at leisure” can be so hazy, some labor unions in other countries have attempted to pass rules that allow employees to disconnect from email and other work-related digital communication during non-working hours. For example, a French labor union representing high-tech workers signed an agreement with a large business association recognizing a “right of disconnecting.”
In Germany, Volkswagen, and BMW no longer forward emails to staff company servers after the end of the working day. Other German firms have declared that on weekends and holidays work related items are intentionally not processed. The German government is considering legislating such restrictions nationwide.
Discussion Prompt
Ethically, should employees have a “right to disconnect?” State your opinion. What are the benefits and drawbacks of disconnecting from work during non-work hours?

Additionally, the excel file Download excel file Download excel filecontains the JetBlue flights and deicing schedule:
Column B contains the departure times as in exhibit 5 of the case, from the earliest to the latest.
Column C has the start time of the deicing. For every flight k, this would correspond to the maximum between the departure time of the current flight k and the end time of deicing for the flight k-4.
Column D has the end time of deicing, which corresponds to the start time of deicing plus 1 hour.
Columns J, K, and L enable building the queue at the gate. Each time a plane departs, it will enter the queue, and each time the de-icing of a plane ends, it will exit the queue.
Columns N and O extend columns I and L to get the queue length at any time of the day.

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the directions below with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will serve as the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Payroll has many different parts. Not only is the employee paying taxes, but the employer is also paying additional payroll taxes. Review Intellipath for Unit 2 and your textbook readings about payroll tax. Then watch the following short video, think about your paycheck, and answer the following questions.
Payroll taxes: Here’s a breakdown of what gets taken out of your pay and what you are taxed on (PLEASE COPY AND PASTE TO WATCH VIDEO)
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-SVCB6g-6o
Compare the difference between your gross pay (the amount you earn) and your net pay (the amount you receive in your paycheck).
Identify additional employee expenses your employer has that are not deducted from your paycheck.