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Assignment 1 - Discussion

Use simple language. Please use in-text citations from each source used. Got a 0 on this assignment because some info were used in the paper without citations.

Every manager has different skills, and specialties of expertise. It is quite possible that you could be in a situation where you see something that someone else does not see, especially if they are working under you with less education or experience than you. If a loan officer working under you recommends a loan to a customer, describe (A) when you would authorize that loan, and (B) when you would deny the loan in each of the following cases and give your rationale.

1. You disagree with your subordinate because you do not think restaurants are good investments in general, so you have a bad feeling about this customer's ability to repay the loan based on your experience with the market rather than any financial facts.

2. You disagree with your subordinate because you think medical operations are high risk for legal problems, so you have a bad feeling about this customer's ability to repay the loan based on your experience with the law rather than any financial facts.

3. You disagree with your subordinate because you think members of their family are business failures, so you have a bad feeling about this customer's ability to repay the loan based on your experience with social history rather than any financial facts.

4. You disagree with your subordinate because you just have a bad feeling about this customer's ability to repay the loan based on your gut instinct rather than any financial facts.

Portfolio assignments should be about 500 - 750 words (1 - 1.5 pages) in length.

Assignment 2 - Paper

Please follow the order listed below and have them as subtopics within the essay (2 to 3 pages Apa format) in-text citations: Papers will be assessed using the following criteria:

The Written assignment:

• identifies all the relevant facts of the case
• articulates overarching ethical issues including the extent of Kathy's responsibility to take action
• identifies all stakeholders
• poses possible alternatives and ethics of each alternative. Paper should explore the possible alternatives and ethics from the Utilitarian Perspective, the Rights Perspective, or the Justice Perspective
• explores the practical constraints of each alternative, especially any consequences to Kathy as a result of her choices.
• recommends a specific action Kathy should take
• is of high quality, writing is clear and professional
• conforms to the structural requirements including APA style guidelines for References.

Case Study: The Good Credit Reference

Topic: Insider Information/Trading

Involved Parties:

• Kathy Ryan, Trade Credit Officer, Diversified Consolidated Corporation
• Scott Bradley, Treasurer, North Manufacturing
• Mike Walman, Credit Managers, Basic Products

Kathy Ryan, a credit officer at Diversified Consolidated Corporation (DCC), had heard rumors that North Manufacturing was in deep trouble. She is responsible for credits to North of approximately $1 million. North always pays on time and is current on outstanding payables to DCC. North, in fact, uses DCC as a credit reference with other suppliers. Nevertheless, Kathy decided a visit to North was in order.

Kathy Ryan and Scott Bradley, North's treasurer, had developed a good working relationship and went to lunch during Kathy's visit. After several drinks, Scott Bradley said: "Kathy, we're fried. I have to tell you, our financial statements aren't fraudulent, but they don't paint the full picture. Not only are we not doing well, but we've been talking to bankruptcy attorneys. If things don't turn around soon, we may file before the end of next quarter. We plan to continue paying DCC promptly because we need all the trade credit we can get. In fact, supplier credit is giving us a chance to come back. Without it, we'd be under right now; with it, we might just squeak by. Frankly, if there is any way you can encourage your competition to supply us--do it. I've told Purchasing to place a large order with Basic Products instead of DCC. If Basic gives us credit, we can pay DCC in full before we file. If we make it through this, DCC will get our business back, but I don't want your career to suffer because of our problems now."

Kathy was shaken by Scott's comments. She knew that if North's credit went bad she would lose her annual bonus--25 percent of her compensation--and probably any chance for promotion. At worst, she could be fired. Shortly after her visit with Scott Bradley, she received a call from her friend in the Credit Department at Basic Products, Mike Walnnan. Suppliers often share credit information on common customers, so it was not surprising that Mike called. DCC's policy is to provide what they refer to as the "prompt payment history" for the customer. This includes recent high credit balances, any past-due balance, and how promptly customer payments had been received.

After Kathy provided North's prompt payment history--which in fact had been good--Mike was enthusiastic. "I'm glad to hear that," he said. "We just got a huge order to supply them through the end of the year. There are a lot of rumors floating around, but if you're getting paid promptly on that much, I guess it's OK." Kathy broke in at that moment. "Can you hold the line, Mike? There's someone at my door." She put Mike on hold, her mind racing. She could suggest that Mike look into other public information sources or contact other suppliers about credit histories with North. That would be within acceptable company practice and almost certainly would send up a red flag for Mike. But who else could supply enough credit to North for DCC to get its money out?

She couldn't keep Mike on hold forever, she pressed the flashing button on her telephone-- "Mike?..." What should Kathy say?

Use the Instructions for Case Analyses to craft a response to this case, articulating the main issues and ethical dilemma. Review the assessment criteria below before you begin writing.

Submit a written paper which is 2-3-pages in length exclusive of reference page and that is double-spaced. You should cite relevant resources in APA format.

Assignment 3 - Discussion

Think about: what limits should there be on insider trading? In the USA, Pete Rose was a popular baseball player, and then manager, who was punished for betting on his own team to win. Should Pete Rose be allowed to profit from betting on the success of a team he managed? Should Pete Rose be punished more harshly if he profited from betting on the failure of a team he managed?

• In the Enron case, several managers sold all their Enron stock about an hour before it became public knowledge that the company was not worth as much as everyone thought. Should a manager be punished for acting prudently based on knowledge they have discovered honestly only because the general public does not have that knowledge?
• Should managers be required to disclose private information they have that might influence the investment decisions of the public? Also, address the question of timing about the dissemination of information: is it enough to share information on a public website or should a formal press conference be required?

APA format and in-text citations.

Assignment 4 - Discussion

Define and describe the concept of Data Explosion.

• Discuss Thomas Davenport's assertion that analytics are source of sustainable competitive advantage. Provide examples from your research or experience of organization's that have realized competitive advantage through analytics

APA format and in-text citations.

Assignment 5 - Paper

Submit a paper which is 3-4 pages in length (no more than 4-pages), exclusive of the reference page. Paper should be double-spaced in Times New Roman (or its equivalent) font which is no greater than 12 points in size. The paper should cite at least three sources in APA format. One source can be your textbook, if applicable.

• Develop a case report for the Netflix case using case report rubric and guidelines
• Case report must integrate your concepts along with the input of your peers from the discussion assignment conducted in the previous unit.

Need 2800 words.

General Guidelines for Case Studies -

A case study is a short description of a real business situation. Analyzing case studies gives you the opportunity to apply concepts you're learning to real business problems. Cases are generally written for several types of analysis. Usually, there is not a "right or wrong" answer. Rather, cases provide a vehicle for you to demonstrate your understanding and ability to apply course concepts and theories. You must use appropriate sources (properly cited) to support your position. Check your analysis by assessing how well it demonstrates your subject knowledge. If your answer relies solely on your 'impressions' of the topic, it is likely that the analysis is not your best effort. Simply answering the questions which are part of the case is not enough; consider the questions to be clues to the important concepts and facts. You are strongly encouraged to use the following outline so that your analysis is organized appropriately:

1. Identify both the key issues and the underlying issues. In identifying the issues, you should be able to connect them to the business principles which apply to this situation.

2. Discuss the facts which affect these issues. The case may have too much information. In your discussion, you should filter the information and discuss those facts which are pertinent to the issues identified above.

3. Discuss your tentative solution to the problem and how you would implement your solution. What actions would you propose to respond to the situation, based on the knowledge you have gained in this course? You should draw on knowledge gained in your readings, experience and coursework (in this course and others) to support your response. Be sure to properly cite references in APA format. You should also draw on other references such as business periodicals and relevant journals. Remember that an analysis is more than simply a summary of the Case Study.

4. Discuss follow-up and contingency plans. How will the organization know that your proposed solution is working? What should they do if it does not work?