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1. This assessment requires you to conduct an analysis of a single product (a calculator) from Casio. The reason for this assessment is that strategic managers are often tasked with finding a strategy for a product or a product range in a new or an existing market. To complete this assessment, you need to visit the site edu.casio.com (Google that address and it will take you straight to the website). Go to Asia and Oceania or any other section of the website to find a product. The product must be a calculator. This is because calculators are a product that is hard to market on the basis of promotion alone and is something that a strategic manager would often get involved in.2. The assessment has three (3) parts. These are submitted as two (2) attachments as follows:Part 1: a 1000-word report with the headings shown belowPart 2: a 10-slide PowerPoint set summarising the report and using the same bullet points as the reportPart 3: video of 1-minute for each member of the group. If the group has 4 members, this means that there will be 4 videos. Each video is recorded on YouTube. The link form the YouTube video is then pasted into the last PowerPoint slide after the reference list. Each member records their video and sends it to the group leader as a link. The group leader then pastes the links into the last PowerPoint slide.3. The submission of the assessment has to be via the Turnitin link and you will be submitting two (2) attachments: the 1000-word report and the 10-slide PowerPoint (which has the video links in the last slide).Only the team leader uploads the work (only 1 student), otherwise, if more than one student uploads the work, your group will have 100% similarity.The steps to complete this assessment are:Report (1000 words)Select a calculator productIntroduce the company and 1 product that you will be analysing: this means you will be writing a couple of paragraphs about Casio (calculators only) and the calculator that you selected.Provide a background to the 2 main competitors to the firm: here you will write some information about who Casio (calculators) competes with, what they sell, where they are from etc.Identify the product strategic positioning using the Ansoff matrix: here you will write about how the Ansoff matrix applies to Casio and where your product is located on the matrix and an explanation of the target market that your product is trying to attract and the benefits of having the product in that location on the matrix and a comparison of the competitors’ own products on the matrix.Identify the product strategic positioning using the BCG matrix: here you will write about how the BCG matrix applies to Casio and where your product is located on the matrix and an explanation of the target market that your product is trying to attract and the benefits of having the product in that location on the matrix and a comparison of the competitors’ own products on the matrix.Analyse the firm’s current strategic stance using Ansoff’s matrix: here you will discuss what you think Casio is actually (in the real world) currently doing with the product you selected and why your selected position on the Ansoff matrix will help them win against their competitors and why this location is better for this specific product and what the positive outcomes for the product might be from putting it in that location on the matrix.Analyse the firm’s current strategic stance using the BCG matrix : here you will discuss what you think Casio is actually (in the real world) currently doing with the product you selected and why your selected position on the BCG matrix will help them win against their competitors and why this location is better for this specific product and what the positive outcomes for the product might be from putting it in that location on the matrix.Recommend changes to the firm’s strategic stance: here you will recommend what changes Casio (calculators) needs to do to re-position the product you selected in the Ansoff and BCG matrix locations you suggested. For example, does it need to reduce its price, increase it, open a new market, delete the product and close that division, merge the product with another? These are merely your own thoughts and opinions based on what you have learned.Justify the proposed changes: here you will explain why you have made the recommendations above such as to preserve market share, improve access to a new market, respond to a competitor, etc.Identify 2 possible responses the firm’s competitors might take: here you will list and explain two (2) things that the competitors of Casio might do in response to your recommendations. For example, they could also discount their own prices, they might launch a new product, offer to buy Casio, etc. Again, this is your opinion based on what you have learnedRelate your work to the literature with regard to the two matrices used and their usefulness in identifying a possible competitive stance for a firm: this means that you will need to use references about Ansoff and BCG in your response in this section. Use academic journals or books to explain how Ansoff and BCG work, whether they are good tools for a strategic analysis, what researchers say about them (like them, don’t like them) etc. The minimum number of references for this assessment is 10 with at least 5 of these being from academic journals. The other 5 could be from the Casio web site or other commercial sites or magazines.Please remember not to copy anything. Every word in the assessment must be yours.

For this assessment, begin with locating the Internet article identified in the CRAAP Test and Library Worksheet [DOCX] . Note: Additional guidance can be found on the Library Research and Information Literacy Skills page.Use the questions on the CRAAP Test to evaluate the Internet article and score each category: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy and Purpose. Add up your scores to determine the article’s total score. The assessment worksheet provides a rating and guidance with how acceptable the source is for your use.After evaluating the Internet article using the CRAAP Test, move to the second section of the worksheet to explore a different type of resource. Locate the article (using the little information provided) from the Capella library using Summon and respond to the questions using complete sentences. Note: Use the Database Guide: Summon to help you create your search for this article. Complete the following:· Locate the correct journal article in library search when provided with minimal search information.· Evaluate the credibility of an online source of information.· Apply the psychological principle of denial to the topic of scientific research findings.· Develop the skills of paraphrasing and summarizing to represent the purpose of an external source.· Evaluate personal time management plan for this assessment.. Did the time to complete this assessment take less time, more time, or about what you expected to complete?. What future changes can you make based on your first assessment’s time management planning? · Communicate using a well-organized paragraph with a clear main idea.· Integrate appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.Refer to the scoring guide to ensure that your work meets the grading criteria for this assessment.

WHERE and WHAT to invest in over the coming three years? What are my expected returns / downsides? And WHY?Describe your Specific portfolio investment allocations (percentage % of Bond, Equity, Real Estate, Commodities, cash) with countries…and sector preference and expected returns (numbers/table). Remember Ezra’s presentation about changes over time in sector / country returns and REMEMBER to mention your (One or Two) specific investments (valuation analysis of industries / stocks) and what might CHANGE over three years?

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.Present and Future Value of Cash Flow [WLO: 1] [CLO: 1]The projected amount and timing of cash flows received from an investment impacts the value of that investment. The longer it takes to receive a payment, the less valuable it is to the investor today. The key to comparing different investments is to determine the value of each investment in today’s terms. Every investment can be valued in today’s terms using time value of money mathematics. For this discussion forum, you will practice calculating the value of cash flows using the principles of time value of money mathematics.Time value of money concepts and math form the cornerstone of finance. This discussion is an opportunity for you to practice using these formulas and to progress in your understanding of this important topic. You will use these concepts later in this course, in other finance courses, and throughout a career in finance. Like many concepts, each time you work with time value of money problems you may develop a slightly different, deeper, and more thorough understanding of the theory. Some of you may be quite comfortable using these formulas, while others may need to spend extra time focusing on the mathematics. However, all of you can progress in your abilities through this discussion activity.

Use a newspaper, news magazine, or the internet (including articles posted on Canvas by instructor) to find a current article (if uncertain, please see the instructor to have your topic approved) related to business law to write about. Briefly summarize your article and include some interesting facts or highlights. Lastly, and most importantly, discuss any concerns, issues, or thoughts you have about the subject matter raised in the article. This will be done by writing an IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) about the article.Note on the syllabus calendar that there are two categories for the assignments. The IRAC must apply to the subjects shown below:IRAC #3 – ContractsIRAC Basics:Summary – write a brief summary of the article or case (no more than one (1) page. Four things to remember when writing a summary:use your words and phrases, not the author’suse key points only…no details.represent the material accurately and fairlycite your source!!!!!!!!Issue(s) – are written in the form of questions! These issues are questions one might ask regarding how the law applies to the article you have chosen.Rules – are the laws/rules that the writer thinks may apply to the issues. Remember…the rule MUST BE CITED!Analysis – is where the writer either proves or disproves the application of the rules. This is a major focus of the paper and presentation….critical thinking must be applied.Conclusion – will take one of two approaches. First, if the court has decided the case, do you agree with the decision? Why, or why not? If the court has yet to make a decision, what do you think needs to be done, and why.There is no minimum or limitation to the length of the paper. The writer’s approach is to be concise, organized, and complete in the presentation of the case. If you need any further clarification of this assignment, please make an appointment to see me during office hours.Be sure to attach the news article/court case to your essay. If the article/case is not attached a score will not be given. The attachment can be in the form of a link to a web page.

Perform a search either on YouTube or Ted Talks specific to, “Just In Time” production or, “Lean” production of your choice. Please provide the link you have selected and complete a write up on the video.Please ensure to include the following in your discussion to receive full credit:Why was there a need to implement JIT/Lean processes?Describe how methods were applied to the specific company, product or service.What was the quantifiable change following the implementation of these methods?Was the application of JIT/Lean successful to the process?Ensure to provide a descriptive summary and thought provoking discussion.Submit a 500 word individual discussion post along with a minimum of three cited sources (two must be peer reviewed journals)

As part of the Allied Sanitation Company (ASC) executive team, which is considering marketing their new, innovative sanitation product outside of the United States, they are considering staying in the US and exporting their product internationally. Explain the benefits to companies begin by exporting their products. What steps should this executive team take to determine whether exporting this product is a wise business decision?This summary should be a minimum of 500 words. Follow APA guidelines, provide a cover page, table of contents, and a reference page. One source you must cite for this assignment is your textbook (Wild, J. J., & K.L. Wild (2015). International Business: The Challenges of Globalization. (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-386793-0). Cite any other sources you are using.

GRADED DISCUSSION WEEK 7Please note that if you edit your initial response (Original Post), you will not get credit for the Original Post. The discussions are set up as “Must post first”.In your initial response to the topic you have to answer all questions.1) For your first topic in this discussion I would like for you to briefly review either your personal experiences and/or the financial literature to identify and present a description of one actual capital project/product success and the reasons attributed to the success.Remember this is a one to two paragraph exercise – do not go overboard – a few hours research and summation is all that’s required. I am interested only in your short, concise description of the project and the major reasons you believe it was successful.2) In your response please provide financial information regarding the project (what is available): initial outlay, projected cash flows, dollar profits.3) Synthesize your one-paragraph position on what 3-5 specific factors you believe most likely to contribute to capital project analysis success.4) Reflection – the students also should include a paragraph in the initial response in their own words reflecting on specifically what they learned from the assignment and how they think they could apply what they learned in the workplace.You are expected to make your own contribution in a main topic as well as respond with value added comments to at least two of your classmates as well as to your instructor.

Now that you have completed all of the assignments for BUS 3163 Business Communications and the EYP Career Exploration Modules, your last assignment is to write a two page reflection paper sharing what tools you have learned in this course, assessments of yourself and how you can apply what you have learned in your professional life.Details of the paper are as follows:Font style: Times New Roman, Segoe UI or Calibri using 11 font sizeDouble spaced with indention at the beginning of new paragraphsUse a HeaderMS Word toolbar – Insert – Header – use the Blank Three Column HeaderFirst & Last Name – BUS 3163.51 BCOMM – Reflective PaperNo need for a separate title pagePage numbers on the bottomMS Word toolbar – Insert – FooterLeft, center, or right alignmentCite references, if applicable, on a separate third sheet.Margins: 1 inch on all four sides

The sample is attached and the doc is below:Overview (50-75 words)Statement of your Company and the product/serviceWhat are you all about? How did you get started or why were you formed?Minimal information (1-2 sentences max) on each of the main points of your Section 1, Environmental Analysis.The Problem (25-50 words)What problem will your company solve, or what opportunity will it address?The Solution (25-50 words)Explain your product/service solution to the Problem/Opportunity named above.Why is it a good solution?Target Market (25-50 words)Who are the customers you are targeting (the ones who have the problem you identified above and will appreciate the solution you identified above)?Keys to Success (50-100 words)Address:What will be your Mode of Entry (MOE)(i.e. acquisition, joint venture, hiring an Export Marketing Company or Export Agent)?How will you address “Promotion” – how will you reach your targeted group, including how will you initially promote your product/service?How will you address “Place” – that is, how will your product/service be made available to your market (i.e. at Walmart or through Electronics Distributors or Automobile Dealers or Amazon or other online sources). This is your Channel Strategy.Steps Forward (25-50 words)What’s next for your business?Opportunities for Investment/Partnership/Support (25-50 words)Define what you want your reader to do.