SWOT ANALYSIS , Compilation of the key external and internal strategic factors (SWOT) – this can be a
chart that summarizes your findings from the external (assignment # 1) and internal
analyses (assignment # 2)

-Competitive Strengths (S)Compiles a comprehensive list of the key competitive strengths identified from the internal analysis (assignment # 2).

-Competitive Weaknesses (W),Compiles a comprehensive list of the key competitive weaknesses identified from the internal analysis (assignment # 2).

-External Opportunities (O),Compiles a comprehensive list of the key external opportunities identified from the external analysis (assignment # 1).

-External Threats (T),Compiles a comprehensive list of the key external threats identified from the external analysis (assignment # 1).

GENERIC STRATEGY (answers the questions – Where are we heading? Where would we
like to be?) What generic strategy does your company employ? Support your choice with evidence from the company’s organizational and strategic activities.

-Identifies appropriate generic business strategy and provides a comprehensive analysis to support the choice of strategy.

The analysis is inclusive of an extensive discussion of a minimum of 6 key distinguishing features of the strategy.

DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDATIONS (answers the questions – Are we on course? How
do we get there?)

Should the company stay the course and stick with their current strategy and
strategic objectives (is so, why)
OR
o Should they adopt a new course and if so what should it be (recommend a new
generic strategy and new strategic objectives).
Note: You must support your discussion and recommendations with evidence from your external
and internal analyses.

-Comparative Analysis, Provides a comprehensive and detailed comparison of the current generic strategy to the SWOT analysis.

-Alignment Analysis,Provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the current areas of strategic alignment and misalignment.

-Strategic Recommendations,Provides comprehensive strategic recommendations that are congruent with the alignment analysis.

Instructions

In Module One, you chose a press release that matched your MA concentration or your interests to work with throughout the term. For Milestone One, convert the press release content into an infographic using any tool you would like. You may use online tools such as Piktochart, Canva, or Adobe Illustrator if you are already familiar with it. Present at least three different pieces of information visually. Assume that your target audience consists of journalists in your field.

During the final project submission for this course, you will be asked to defend your choices with regards to ethical considerations, application of communication theory, and effective message delivery, so be sure to take a few notes about your design choices at this time.

PRESS RELEASE FOR THE INFOGRAPHIC:

• Del Monte Gala Apple Recall in Northeast

GUIDELINES ATTACHED

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT RECEIVED AN F… THIS IS A REDO.

Teachers comments:

Kayla –

I don’t think that you understood this assignment. You were to use your press release and create an infographic about the content in that release. For example, if you choose the apple recall one, then you’d create an infographic based on the key information.

An informational interview is a recommended tool for exploring career options. In M3 Assignment 2, you will submit a written account of the informational interview you conducted with the psychology professional.

You will ask the interviewee to describe the educational and training steps (the career paths) he or she took to reach the current position. You will also ask the interviewee to describe, in some detail, the job responsibilities associated with the position. The interview must be at least thirty minutes long. Ideally, it should be conducted in person. If that is not feasible, a phone interview is adequate.

Begin to prepare for this informational interview by identifying the professional you plan to interview. Ideally, the professional should be engaged in a career that you hope to pursue. (You may want to identify a second candidate in case your initial choice is unable to complete the interview with you.) This professional may work in your local area, but that is not necessary. If you cannot identify a professional easily, ask your friends and family if they know anyone who works in the field of psychology. You may also want to phone your local community mental health center or social services agency to ask for names and contact information of potential professionals you could interview. Contact your facilitator for guidance if you have difficulty in identifying someone.

Tasks

In a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document, address the following:

• Provide the following identifying information about the individual you have selected:
  • The name
  • The job title (licensed psychologist, social worker, or case manager)
  • The level of education (a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree)
  • A description of job responsibilities or day-to-day tasks
  • The type of license, if applicable
  • The state of residence and practice
  • The e-mail address or phone number
• Develop a list of at least fifteen questions to ask in your informational interview. Research possible questions to include using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet. Refer to the Job Resources document to conduct an Internet search using the search terms “informational interview questions” in order to find suggested questions. Be sure to put them into your own words for the purpose of this assignment and to give credit to your source by using in-text citations and a reference list in APA format.
• Ask the interviewee about his or her work, academic preparation, and advice. In addition, include the interviewee’s answers to questions on the following topics:
  • The experience, skills, and knowledge necessary for success in a career in psychology or in graduate school
  • Relevant professional organizations
  • His or her views on professional ethics and academic integrity
  • The role of psychological research in his or her work
  • His or her greatest challenges and rewards
  • His or her reasons for choosing the field
• Develop a script (word-for-word written statement) that you will use during the warm-up (meet-and-greet) portion of the interview. What will you say to the interviewee when you meet him or her? What will you do? For example, will you shake the person’s hand and introduce yourself? Include small talk of a professional nature that will serve as an introduction and explanation of the purpose of the interview. Demonstrate in your script your ability to interact professionally and effectively in a professional environment.
• This assignment is preparatory work for the interview to be conducted later in this course. Do not conduct the interview for this assignment.

Submission Details:

• Write a 1–2-page paper in Microsoft Word format. Apply APA standards to cite sources. Use the following file-naming convention: M1_A3_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
• By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.
• All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources. Use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.

Apix is considering coffee packaging as an additional diversification to its product line. Here’s information regarding the coffee packaging project:

• Initial investment outlay of $40 million, consisting of $35 million for equipment and $5 million for net working capital (NWC) (plastic substrate and ink inventory); NWC recoverable in terminal year
• Project and equipment life: 5 years
• Sales: $27 million per year for five years
• Assume gross margin of 50% (exclusive of depreciation)
• Depreciation: Straight-line for tax purposes
• Selling, general, and administrative expenses: 10% of sales
• Tax rate: 35%

Assume a WACC of 10%.

Should the coffee packaging project be accepted? Why or why not? Compute the project’s IRR and NPV.

In addition, answer the following questions:

• Do you believe that there was sufficient financial information to make a solid decision on what to do?
• Was there further financial information that you required that was not provided to you?
• What financial figure do you believe was the determinant to your decision and why?
• How would you be able to apply this particular financial information to other situations?
• Discuss risk methodologies used in capital budgeting.

* 6–12 slides with 150–200 words in notes section

Please see attached documents to complete assignment. Work Must be Shown.

Assignment

The
Capital Project Case Study, Part 2
spreadsheet provides cash flow data (costs and benefits) for the proposal.
Download
and save this Excel spreadsheet, and use the information provided to complete
the following:

1. Determine
   the cash inflows and outflows for each year.

2. Evaluate
   the capital project by calculating the following metrics:

1. net present
   value (NPV)

2. internal
   rate of return (IRR)

3. modified
   internal rate of return (MIRR)

4. payback
   period

5. discounted payback period

Indicate
whether the project is acceptable, assuming Jiranna has a corporate policy of
not accepting projects that take more than 3.5 years to pay for themselves, and
assuming an 11% cost of capital