Hi,There are 2 tasks 2 do.Please do task 1 in the same file attached.Please do t

Hi,There are 2 tasks 2 do.Please do task 1 in the same file attached.Please do task 2 in the same file attached but if need to attach separately, it is ok.Word limit for task 1 is approx 835 words.Task 2 have no word limit. Just need to fill all information and templates.

  Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapters 3 and 7 in the

 
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapters 3 and 7 in the course textbook Using Financial Accounting, and Chapter 6 in the Warren Buffett Accounting Book: Reading Financial Statements for Value Investing.
Using the same company and annual reports that you chose in your Week 1 discussion forum, Reading and Using the Annual Report Case Study, address the following:
Calculate the gross profit ratio, operating margin ratio, and net income margin ratio for the latest two years and obtain the industry averages for these ratios and any other pertinent information from the Mergent Online database, available through the UAGC Library, or use another outside resource of your choice, and then analyze the results. Be sure to show your calculations.
If needed, review the How to Find Industry Ratios and Averages Using Mergent OnlineLinks to an external site. tutorial on how to use the Mergent Online
Analyze these ratios and discuss what each of these ratios tells you about the company’s profitability and how it compares to the industry averages. 
Note any trends in these ratios from year-to-year and discuss your assessment of the company based on these changes. 
As an investor, explain why you would or would not buy stock in the company.
Your initial response should be a minimum of 200 words. Graduate school students learn to assess the perspectives of several scholars. Support your response with at least one scholarly or credible resource, in addition to the text. Cite your sources in APA Style with in-text citations and a reference list. The Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. and APA: Formatting Your References List

  Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 7 in the course

 
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 7 in the course textbook Using Financial Accounting.
You may consider using the same company and annual reports that you chose in your Week 1 discussion forum, Reading and Using the Annual Report Case Study. This choice will only work if the company generates the bulk of its revenue from the sale of goods and maintains inventory. If not, then you will need to select another company for this analysis. Choose a company that a fellow student has not already posted.
Address the following:
Calculate the inventory turnover ratio and number of days’ sales in inventory for the company for the latest two years. Obtain the industry averages for these ratios and any other pertinent information from the Mergent Online database, available through the UAGC Library, or use another outside resource of your choice, and then analyze the results. Be sure to show your calculations. 
If needed, review the How to Find Industry Ratios and Averages Using Mergent OnlineLinks to an external site. tutorial on how to use the Mergent Online
Discuss what each of these ratios tells you about the company’s efficiency in managing its inventory and how they compare to the industry average. 
Identify the major causes of any changes in these ratios and discuss your assessment of the company based on these changes. 
As an investor, explain whether or not you are satisfied with the company’s inventory management.

The topic of your second Individual Assignment is the case study of Zipline, a y

The topic of your second Individual Assignment is the case study of Zipline, a young and fast growing company that delivers medical supplies by drones in remote areas.
Your task is described in the attached PDF Document “Assignment2-Supply-Chain-Winter2024”.
AI (ChatGPT) must not be used to create your report, or parts of it!
Task mentioned in Assignment 2 doc and case study mentioned in PDF

  Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapters 3 and 7 in the

 
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapters 3 and 7 in the course textbook Using Financial Accounting, and Chapter 6 in the Warren Buffett Accounting Book: Reading Financial Statements for Value Investing.
Using the same company and annual reports that you chose in your Week 1 discussion forum, Reading and Using the Annual Report Case Study, address the following:
Calculate the gross profit ratio, operating margin ratio, and net income margin ratio for the latest two years and obtain the industry averages for these ratios and any other pertinent information from the Mergent Online database, available through the UAGC Library, or use another outside resource of your choice, and then analyze the results. Be sure to show your calculations.

If needed, review the How to Find Industry Ratios and Averages Using Mergent OnlineLinks to an external site. tutorial on how to use the Mergent Online

Analyze these ratios and discuss what each of these ratios tells you about the company’s profitability and how it compares to the industry averages. 
Note any trends in these ratios from year-to-year and discuss your assessment of the company based on these changes. 
As an investor, explain why you would or would not buy stock in the company.
Your initial response should be a minimum of 200 words. Graduate school students learn to assess the perspectives of several scholars. Support your response with at least one scholarly or credible resource, in addition to the text. Cite your sources in APA Style with in-text citations and a reference list. The Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. and APA: Formatting Your References List

  Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 7 in the course

 
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 7 in the course textbook Using Financial Accounting.
You may consider using the same company and annual reports that you chose in your Week 1 discussion forum, Reading and Using the Annual Report Case Study. This choice will only work if the company generates the bulk of its revenue from the sale of goods and maintains inventory. If not, then you will need to select another company for this analysis. Choose a company that a fellow student has not already posted.
Address the following:
Calculate the inventory turnover ratio and number of days’ sales in inventory for the company for the latest two years. Obtain the industry averages for these ratios and any other pertinent information from the Mergent Online database, available through the UAGC Library, or use another outside resource of your choice, and then analyze the results. Be sure to show your calculations. 

If needed, review the How to Find Industry Ratios and Averages Using Mergent OnlineLinks to an external site. tutorial on how to use the Mergent Online

Discuss what each of these ratios tells you about the company’s efficiency in managing its inventory and how they compare to the industry average. 
Identify the major causes of any changes in these ratios and discuss your assessment of the company based on these changes. 
As an investor, explain whether or not you are satisfied with the company’s inventory management.

 You are the director of the sports commission in a major city in the United Sta

 You are the director of the sports commission in a major city in the United States. The year after next, the NCAA Women’s Final Four will be held in your city. Using the information about management decision making model and leadership presented in chapter 4, outline the steps that you would take to prepare for this event (be sure and address the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion).  Indicate which steps require management skills and which require leadership skills.  Be thorough and specific with your presentation. DO NOT UPLOAD a document, but rather, copy & paste.  Your initial post should be a minimum of at least 250 words 

 You are the director of the sports commission in a major city in the United Sta

 You are the director of the sports commission in a major city in the United States. The year after next, the NCAA Women’s Final Four will be held in your city. Using the information about management decision making model and leadership presented in chapter 4, outline the steps that you would take to prepare for this event (be sure and address the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion).  Indicate which steps require management skills and which require leadership skills.  Be thorough and specific with your presentation. DO NOT UPLOAD a document, but rather, copy & paste.  Your initial post should be a minimum of at least 250 words 

  Imagine you work for an FMCG company and have been assigned a project to launc

 
Imagine you work for an FMCG company and have been assigned a project to launch a new product variant. You will be working with a team that comprises employees from different departments.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 
You must lead your team so that they remain motivated and work toward achieving project goals without any conflicts. Based on your reading and research:
Discuss 2 ground rules you will form for the team to follow.
Discuss 2 ways in which you will manage conflicts that may arise among team members.