C206 Task 2

Strategic Initiatives and CSR Get Hitched Inc. is a production company that is in the process of testing a strategic initiative aimed at increasing gross profit. The company’s current sales revenue is $2,100,000. Currently, the company’s gross profit is 35% of sales, but the company’s target gross profit percentage is 40%. The company’s current monthly cost of production is $1,365,000. Of this cost, 60% is for labor, 30% is for materials, and 10% is for overhead. The strategic initiative being tested at Get Hitched is a redesign of its production process that splits the process into two sequential procedures. The make up of the costs of production for Procedure 1 is currently 50% direct labor, 45% direct materials, and 5% overhead. The makeup of the costs of production for Procedure 2 is currently 50% direct labor, 20% direct materials, and 30% overhead. Company management estimates that Procedure 1 costs twice as much as Procedure 2. Determine what the cost of labor, materials, and…

As a local wildlife manager, you have been assigned the challenging task ofdesigning a wetland preserve in a fragmented, suburban landscape (see mapbelow). The district office has allocated 10% of its budget towards this effort,which would cover the protection of a total of five out of the 10 wetlands that arein your district. The measure gained support because of an assurance that thepublic would be granted limited access to some of these areas. Several wetlandsare cut-off from each other due to housing and road development. However,money could be spent to construct one culvert (tunnel/underpass) to serve as aconnecting habitat corridor, but at the cost of protecting one wetland (i.e. youcan only protect 4/10 wetlands, not 5/10). Protected wetlands will receive a 50 mbuffer zone extending from the shoreline, within which no building permits will begranted. Water and soil quality tests will periodically be performed checking fornutrient runoff.Given these funding and design…

Identify four major business risks of Myer Holdings Limited and provide a detailed explanation of why each factor is identified as a risk to the business. https://investor.myer.com.au/FormBuilder/_Resource/_module/dGngnzELxUikQxL5gb1cgA/file/Myer_Annual_Report_2020.pdf

Strategic planning is a key component in the success of any venture, as it involves the systematic organization of resources and actions to achieve specific objectives. This process is not limited to business; it extends to various aspects of life, including education, personal development, and even leisure activities. Planning provides a framework for decision-making, helping individuals and organizations navigate through uncertainties. It also allows for the identification of potential risks and the development of contingency plans to mitigate those risks. The act of planning is not a one-time event but rather an ongoing process that requires periodic reviews and adjustments to align with changing circumstances and goals.   Question: How can individuals ensure that their long-term plans remain relevant and adaptable in the face of evolving circumstances and changing priorities?

Discuss the following methods of financing conservation: conservation trust funds, debt-for-nature swap, and biodiversity offsets.

Amazon, the retail giant headquartered in the U.S, has faced severe criticisms from various parts of the society including the politicians in the U.S for its cut throat capitalist policies to aggregate the wealth of the company. The executives of the company are always focused on the investor's benefits and their preferences. Which of the following classification of CSR is evident from the above statements? O a. Responsibility towards the environment O b. Responsibility towards the Employees c. Responsibility towards the customers O d. Responsibility towards the shareholders

How can Cigna insurance relate to these questions? What is and should be the relationship between an organization’s mission and its strategy? What are the key advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing and offshoring, and should these practices be regulated?  Explain why or why not! Why do stakeholders in the same organization often have different goals?  Would it not be best if they shared the same goals?  Explain your findings! Research a recent example of a company’s ethical violation in the news and briefly describe what you believe went wrong by covering the who, what when and were of the incident.

Discuss the underlying rationale behind the philosophy of the enterprise wide riskmanagement system (EWRMS) with particular emphasis on how this differs froma basic risk management system and the potential advantages it may offer theCarolia Local Authority

In the history of the economy, there has been an understanding that the government does not need to intervene directly in economic activities. The economy is only based on market equilibrium (classical/micro economics). This understanding gave rise to the Great Depression. A. Retell the series of events of the great depression until an understanding emerges that there must be direct government involvement in economic activities! B. Give an analysis, what was the main cause of the great depression, even though at that time there was a very significant increase in production?

Maria sat in the bright sunshine on the patio of her favourite Montreal deli waiting for her friend to join her for lunch. While waiting, she thought about her career options. Maria had finished her last exam for her honours business degree only five weeks earlier. She was graduating at a time when downturns in the energy and manufacturing sectors impacted both the overall economy and the job market. In addition, parts of the economy had yet to recover from the worldwide financial crisis of 2008 and consumer spending was down. The trickle-down effects impacted hiring of entry-level workers in industries from consumer packaged goods to insurance, banking, natural resource extraction, even the retail sector. Many new business graduates struggled to find work of any kind. She had originally planned to go into international development after completing her degree. She was especially interested in programs that helped develop entrepreneurship skills in economically disadvantaged areas. She…

Based on the scenario in the photo answer the following questions. A-Help management understand the issue from Jack’s perspective. Describe the ethical dilemma that Jack faces. What is the issue? Who are the parties involved? If you were Jack, what would you consider when making a decision? B-Help management understand the elements of the fraud triangle in this situation which increase the chances of fraud. Why is this fraud? What are the opportunities, motivations and rationalizations that you see? How does this affect the business financially? C-Help management come up with a plan to minimize the likelihood of this happening in the future. Be sure to mention specific components of the COSO framework.

These are some of the purposes that a business plan has. Describe how each goal contributes to the overall success of the business. Eliminate risks. Obtain funding for a business venture by luring potential partners, investors, and bankers. Demonstrate the potential financial return that it could generate.

[Grey] Kraft Heinz, the maker of Grey Poupon mustard, is trying to determine market opportunities for their new "Don't Worry Dijon" product. They collect information about their brand's sales and the sales of all brands in the mustard category (including their own). Nationwide, there are 32 M customers of mustard and last year, Grey Poupon sold $45 M while all mustards sold $110 M. The below table lists the number of consumers in select states or regions of the country and the brand sales of Grey Poupon and overall category sales in each region. Based on these data, what is the Brand Development Index (BDI) in Olivia Wilde's hometown of Washington DC, and what is the overall outlook for Grey Poupon in Washington DC according to BDI/CDI analysis? Region Virginia New York Washington DC California # Customers 4,000,000 6,000,000 800,000 8,000,000 Brand Sales ($M) Category Sales ($M) $5 $6 $1.2 $10 $17 $15 $2 $30

The Best Person for the Job After 25 years, Ismail is finally ready to retire and take it easy. Ismail teaches Accounting and General Business courses at Mzansi College. The Business Department at Mzansi College offers Business Administration classes transferable to Gauteng University (GU) as well as professional and technical programs that culminate in a certificate after one year of study. Mzansi College has a dual enrollment agreement with Gauteng University (GU), and as a result, many business students at Mzansi College are also enrolled at GU. Ismail teaches several of the business transfer classes at Mzansi College, but his real love is the non-transfer professional Accounting program. He was part of the faculty that created the program, and over the years he has taught hundreds of Accounting students and helped them obtain internships and find employment in the community. Ismail’s golfing buddy sometimes jokes that every bookkeeper in town has been through Ismail’s Accounting…

Chicago Cinema Corporation (CCC) suffers severe losses during the pandemic. CCC experiences a loss of 68% in its net income in 2020. CCC is listed at the NYSE and hence its plummeting share prices raise eyebrows at the board of directors: they discuss a series of radical measures in order to turn the tide of CCC. The board of directors has six members (i.e., the CMO, the CFO who serves as the Chairman of the Board, the COO, and three independent members working in the banking industry) and the market capitalization of CCC prior to the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic is $2.5bn. The board meeting is taking place in September 2020. 1c. The three independent board members believe that nothing needs to be changed. In fact, the debt levels of CCC are still sound and they mention that there still exist bondholders that need to be repaid (i.e., there exist a certain amount of bonds whose contracts will expire in nine months). Why are they right in being optimistic?

ANSWER IN ESSAY FORM 1.Briefly discuss the various aspects of the poverty trap.

EXPLAIN FIVE STRENGTHS OF THE COMPANY AND EXPLAIN FOUR WEAKNESSES OF THE COMPANY!

Explain the term Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). Using relevant examples, carefully discuss the four basic elements investors assess to determine the final form of SRI.  Provide references and in text citation.

Apply Archie Carroll’s (1991) CSR model to the Future Plc business organization. Apply the four areas of CSR identified by Archie Carroll to Future Plc.

Business Monitor International is one of several organizations that seek to predict future trends in sectors, countries, and financial markets. How are these services sold to businesses as legitimate business planning tools?

How can one estimate cannibalization? Financial managers usually work closely with marketing and other departments in the development of project cash flows. Which department might be best equipped to answer this question?

Financial analysts predict Barnes & Noble will be gone in the very near future.  what are three concepts that are negatively impacting the business? How are they impacting it and what can the company do to try and counteract?  Why will this work?

Implement a Financial Institution Risk Management Process. In only 300 words, explain your responses using specific examples and a real-world situation. Discuss possible proactive risk management methods.

In Chapter 12 we covered a range of challenges of the century, the role of business, and the role of finance. 1) Explain why can climate change be classified as a key challenge of the century. 2) Explain how climate change is related to our economic systems and in which time horizons, and specifically which industries would be impacted if we are to meet decarbonisation goals. 3) How do you see the role of yourself, the business sector and the finance sector in tackling climate change? Make sure to refer to the specific concepts taught in Chapter 12, and explain which concepts you agree and disagree with, and why.

Company X has seen a sharp decline in Return on Equity.  Briefly explain how ratio analysis (or DuPont analysis) can be used to investigate the source of this decline.

Explore the challenges and opportunities in long-term financial planning for individuals, including retirement planning, investment strategies, and risk mitigation.

You are the vice president of international operations for a large U.S. pharmaceutical firm that manufactures an anti-malarial drug. Your firm is considering opening up a factory in a small Central American nation where malaria is still extremely common. The operation will be a joint venture between your firm and the local government. The majority of the people in that country cannot afford the medicine because of the high import tariffs. Yet if your plan goes through, over 200 jobs will be created and the drug’s international price will drop by over 50 percent. In a final meeting with a senior government official, the gentleman informs you that if you pay him $500,000 cash, the deal will go through. What issues must you consider? What do you do?

Assume that you recently graduated with a degree in finance and have just reported to work as financial adviser at the brokerage firm of Capital Asas Berhad, Your first assignment is to explain nature of the Malaysian financial markets to Martin Johnson, a potential investor. He expects to invest substantial amounts of money through Capital Asas Berhad. He is very optimistic; therefore, he would like to understand in general terms what will happen to her money. Your supervisor has developed the following questions that you must use to explain the Malaysian financial system to Johnson. A) Describe the different ways in which capital can be transferred from suppliers of capital to those who are demanding capital.

When discussing CSR practices, it's important to ensure they serve a double function: a. They should follow efficiency models based on quality management, as well as being approved by the appropriate government bodies. b. They should contribute to society and be considered good business. c. They should be profitable and easy to implement

Procter & Gamble Find out the risk factors (political/economic/legal) and challenges which they are facing and what actions they are taking to overcome those challenges