Category: Financial Management

For the last time, let’s return to the course project document, and reflect on how you might apply marketing principles to patient and payer relationships. You’ll submit the entire project document when you’ve completed this Part Five exercise.
For part one chose between a cost-benefit OR cost-effectiveness analysis. DO NOT DO BOTH
For part four chose either option 1 or option 2. DO NOT DO BOTH
All necessary documents are attached below

Write a detailed paragraph on each of the following two prompts, making sure to answer ALL parts of the prompt.
1. Experiences in Cost Analysis and Control
Discussion topic:
From your own experiences and observations, what techniques and methods do you think are most effective in making purchasing or investment decisions in a healthcare organization? What approaches are not effective?
In your answer:
• Briefly describe an approach that you have experienced or with which you are familiar, and briefly tell how it was used, AND
• Briefly assess the extent to which it was effective or not effective and state the reasons for your conclusion.
If you have no experiences or observations to share on this topic, think of a future purchase or investment decision you might be asked to participate in and describe the approach you would recommend.
2. Laying the Groundwork for Effective Marketing
Discussion topic:
From what you have experienced or observed, what groundwork do you think is necessary for effective marketing in healthcare organizations?
For your answer, respond to ONE of the following:
• SWOT Analysis. Briefly summarize any experiences you’ve had with the use of a SWOT analysis, the steps you would take to organize that kind of analysis in your own department or organization, OR your thoughts on the relevance of a SWOT analysis to marketing initiatives in healthcare.
OR
• Steps for Marketing Success. Briefly describe one or two steps that healthcare organizations have taken, or should take, to be successful in marketing, and the reasons you think they are important.

In 2-3 paragraphs, respond to the following. Your initial post should be substantive and be supported by course concepts. Read and respectfully reply to your classmates’ posts to create dialogue and further learning.
What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and why is it important? Provide an example (real-world or theoretical) of a CSR initiative and discuss its impact.

In 2-3 paragraphs, respond to the following. Your initial post should be substantive and be supported by course concepts. Read and respectfully reply to your classmates’ posts to create dialogue and further learning.
What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and why is it important? Provide an example (real-world or theoretical) of a CSR initiative and discuss its impact.

Continue your work with the company you selected in Week 1.
In preparation for the Week 4 Summative Assessment, research your company’s financial reports from the past fiscal year, along with the market conditions from that same year.
In a 1- to 2-page chart, compare walmart current financial reports with the market conditions from the previous fiscal year. Focus on interest rates, Federal Reserve Bank monetary policy changes, or other market conditions relevant to the company you selected.

Assignment Details
Your neighborhood laundromat is for sale and a friend is considering investing in this business. Your friend has asked for your financial advice regarding this endeavor.
For the business alone and no other assets (such as the building and land), the purchase price is $260,000. The net cash flows for the project are $32,000 per year for the next 5 years. The plan is to borrow the money for this investment at 6%.
You will need to share your recommendation and you must address the following questions:
Part A: Calculate the Net Present Value and Payback Period:
What is the net present value of this project?
Calculate the simple payback period for this project. Your desired payback period is 5 years. How long is the payback period for this project?
Use the following template to complete the Unit 4 Excel spreadsheet (IP)
Part B: Evaluate the investment and provide calculations for an alternative deal:
How would you evaluate this investment? What would be a good price at which to purchase this business?
Part C: Show your calculations and recommendations on whether to purchase the laundromat. Be sure to address the questions below.
1. WHAT IS NET PRESENT VALUE?
2. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF NPV
3. WHAT IS THE PAYBACK APPROACH?
4. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE PAYBACK APPROACH
5. LAUDROMAT INVESTMENT PARAMETERS
6. NET PRESENT VALUE CALCULATION
7. PAYBACK CALCULATION
8. DISCUSS WHETHER OR NOT IT IS A GOOD INVESTMENT
9. RENEGOTIATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE DEAL
10. SHOW DIFFERENT NPV
11. SHOW DIFFERENT PAYBACK
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Body slides: This begins on the slide following the title slide and must be double-spaced (be careful not to triple- or quadruple-space between paragraphs). The typeface should be 12-pt. Times Roman or 12-pt. Courier in regular black type. Do not use color, bold type, or italics, except as required for APA-level headings and references. In-body academic citations to support your decisions and analysis are required. A variety of academic sources is encouraged.

Assignment Details
Your neighborhood laundromat is for sale and a friend is considering investing in this business. Your friend has asked for your financial advice regarding this endeavor.
For the business alone and no other assets (such as the building and land), the purchase price is $260,000. The net cash flows for the project are $32,000 per year for the next 5 years. The plan is to borrow the money for this investment at 6%.
You will need to share your recommendation and you must address the following questions:
Part A: Calculate the Net Present Value and Payback Period:
What is the net present value of this project?
Calculate the simple payback period for this project. Your desired payback period is 5 years. How long is the payback period for this project?
Use the following template to complete the Unit 4 Excel spreadsheet (IP)
Part B: Evaluate the investment and provide calculations for an alternative deal:
How would you evaluate this investment? What would be a good price at which to purchase this business?
Part C: Show your calculations and recommendations on whether to purchase the laundromat. Be sure to address the questions below.
1. WHAT IS NET PRESENT VALUE?
2. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF NPV
3. WHAT IS THE PAYBACK APPROACH?
4. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE PAYBACK APPROACH
5. LAUDROMAT INVESTMENT PARAMETERS
6. NET PRESENT VALUE CALCULATION
7. PAYBACK CALCULATION
8. DISCUSS WHETHER OR NOT IT IS A GOOD INVESTMENT
9. RENEGOTIATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE DEAL
10. SHOW DIFFERENT NPV
11. SHOW DIFFERENT PAYBACK
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Body slides: This begins on the slide following the title slide and must be double-spaced (be careful not to triple- or quadruple-space between paragraphs). The typeface should be 12-pt. Times Roman or 12-pt. Courier in regular black type. Do not use color, bold type, or italics, except as required for APA-level headings and references. In-body academic citations to support your decisions and analysis are required. A variety of academic sources is encouraged.

Assignment Details
Your neighborhood laundromat is for sale and a friend is considering investing in this business. Your friend has asked for your financial advice regarding this endeavor.
For the business alone and no other assets (such as the building and land), the purchase price is $260,000. The net cash flows for the project are $32,000 per year for the next 5 years. The plan is to borrow the money for this investment at 6%.
You will need to share your recommendation and you must address the following questions:
Part A: Calculate the Net Present Value and Payback Period:
What is the net present value of this project?
Calculate the simple payback period for this project. Your desired payback period is 5 years. How long is the payback period for this project?
Use the following template to complete the Unit 4 Excel spreadsheet (IP)
Part B: Evaluate the investment and provide calculations for an alternative deal:
How would you evaluate this investment? What would be a good price at which to purchase this business?
Part C: Show your calculations and recommendations on whether to purchase the laundromat. Be sure to address the questions below.
1. WHAT IS NET PRESENT VALUE?
2. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF NPV
3. WHAT IS THE PAYBACK APPROACH?
4. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE PAYBACK APPROACH
5. LAUDROMAT INVESTMENT PARAMETERS
6. NET PRESENT VALUE CALCULATION
7. PAYBACK CALCULATION
8. DISCUSS WHETHER OR NOT IT IS A GOOD INVESTMENT
9. RENEGOTIATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE DEAL
10. SHOW DIFFERENT NPV
11. SHOW DIFFERENT PAYBACK
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Body slides: This begins on the slide following the title slide and must be double-spaced (be careful not to triple- or quadruple-space between paragraphs). The typeface should be 12-pt. Times Roman or 12-pt. Courier in regular black type. Do not use color, bold type, or italics, except as required for APA-level headings and references. In-body academic citations to support your decisions and analysis are required. A variety of academic sources is encouraged.

Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas. —Paul Samuelson
Based on past experiences and personal values, people have different beliefs about gambling. Some view it as a moral issue and consider luxurious casinos to be deceptive and eager to take money out of the hands of the naïve. Some people enjoy the excitement of watching the dice roll and view a night in the casino or an occasional scratch-off ticket as nothing more than a recreational experience. Also, while some people are simply disinterested in any form of gambling, there are others who become addicted to the prospect of being able to “win it all back next time” and allow gambling to destroy their lives. Just as there are diverse perspectives on gambling, there are also many different perspectives on how people connect the concept of investing to the concept of gambling. Some people make no connection between the two, defining a clear distinction between a random act of chance to a calculated investment decision. Others, however, cannot distinguish the difference, considering the stock market to be nothing more than a casino in disguise.
In this Discussion, you will consider the connection (or lack of connection) between investing and gambling, specifically in terms of investing in the stock market.
Consider the following statement: “Playing the stock market is like gambling. Such speculative investing has no social value, other than the pleasure people get from this form of gambling.”
Post a 150- to 225-word (2- to 3-paragraph) explanation of the differences between gambling and investing. In your explanation, answer the following:
1. How would you describe the difference between gambling and investing?
2. What are the risks and potential pitfalls of investing that might cause someone to make the statement that “playing the stock market is like gambling”?
3. What are 2 or 3 ways that an individual or organization could mitigate the risks and potential pitfalls of investing?
To support your response, be sure to reference at least one properly cited scholarly source provided.

In the midst of World War II, the U.S. government began issuing defense bonds, later calling them war bonds once the country entered the war. Although the citizens who purchased the bonds could have received a better return on their investments elsewhere, they took comfort in knowing that their investment would help with their country’s war efforts and there would be a guaranteed return. Even through the deadliest and most costly war in history, people felt assured in the security that was provided through the purchase of bonds. Even today, investors and organizations can rely on the same security that bonds provide. Organizations may also consider the option of issuing bonds in order to raise money for projects and operations. Therefore, it is important for financial managers to understand aspects of bonds, such as how sensitive they are to interest rates and how some features benefit issuers, while others benefit investors.
Submit your responses to the following prompts.
1. How are the price and the Yield-to-Maturity (YTM) of a bond related? (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)
2. What is the main reason why long-term bonds are subject to greater interest rate risk than short-term bonds? (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)
3. A company is contemplating issuing a bond and is debating whether or not to include a call provision. What are the costs? How do these answers change for a put provision? (250–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
4. How does a company that issues a bond decide on the appropriate coupon rate to set? Explain the difference between the coupon rate and the required rate of return on the bond. (250–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
5. Explain why some bonds sell at a premium over their par value while other bonds sell at a discount. Also discuss the relationship between the coupon rate and the YTM for premium bonds. What about for discount bonds and bonds selling at par value? (250–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
6. What is the relationship between the current yield and YTM for premium bonds, discount bonds, and bonds selling at par value? (250–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
Note: For each prompt, be sure to reference at least one scholarly source to support your answer provided.