ALL 24 PARTS HAVE TO BE COMPLETED, PLEASE DO NOT COMMIT IF YOU’RE NOT GOING TO COMPLETE 24 ALL PARTS.

PART 1 75-150 WORDS A PIECE

• Discuss whether or not you were aware of the differences between managers and leaders. Now that you are aware of the differences, does this change your outlook on being a manager versus a leader? Why or why not?
• What was your perception of HR prior to this week’s lesson?Has this perception changed?Why or why not?
• Would you agree or disagree that social media is the future of marketing? Why or why not? How is social media currently being used to market products?
• Why is financial management essential to the success of a company? What can potentially happen if the cash flow is not properly managed?
• What is the impact that technology has had on our society? What would our world be like without it?
• What does it mean for a business to act ethically and why is it important?
• Review and reflect on what you have learned over the past 8 weeks. Identify and discuss what the most practical and easily applied lesson you learned was. Also, discuss which lesson was the hardest for you to grasp? Why?

PART 2

Research, identify, and discuss the six key functions of a business’s operations.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

Write between 500 – 750 words (approximately 2 – 3 pages) using Microsoft Word.

Attempt APA style, see example below.

Use font size 12 and 1” margins.

Include cover page and reference page.

At least 60% of your paper must be original content/writing.

No more than 40% of your content/information may come from references.

Use at least two references from outside the course material, preferably from EBSCOhost.Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the two reference requirement.

PART 3

Research, identify and discuss the 4 basic functions of management. Also, explain which function you feel is most important and why.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

Write between 500 – 750 words (approximately 2 – 3 pages) using Microsoft Word.

Attempt APA style, see example below.

Use font size 12 and 1” margins.

Include cover page and reference page.

At least 60% of your paper must be original content/writing.

No more than 40% of your content/information may come from references.

Use at least two references from outside the course material, preferably from EBSCOhost.Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the two reference requirement.

PART 4

Research, identify, and discuss the basic roles of HRM professionals, as well as explain how their roles have changed over the year.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

Write between 500 – 750 words (approximately 2 – 3 pages) using Microsoft Word.

Attempt APA style, see example below.

Use font size 12 and 1” margins.

Include cover page and reference page.

At least 60% of your paper must be original content/writing.

No more than 40% of your content/information may come from references.

Use at least two references from outside the course material, preferably from EBSCOhost.Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the two reference requirement.

PART 5

Research, identify, and discuss what the marketing mix is as well as why it is important to a business.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

Write between 500 – 750 words (approximately 2 – 3 pages) using Microsoft Word.

Attempt APA style, see example below.

Use font size 12 and 1” margins.

Include cover page and reference page.

At least 60% of your paper must be original content/writing.

No more than 40% of your content/information may come from references.

Use at least two references from outside the course material, preferably from EBSCOhost.Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the two reference requirement.

PART 6

Research, identify, and discuss what financial planning for a business is, why it is important, and what can happen if not done accurately.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

Write between 500 – 750 words (approximately 2 – 3 pages) using Microsoft Word.

Attempt APA style, see example below.

Use font size 12 and 1” margins.

Include cover page and reference page.

At least 60% of your paper must be original content/writing.

No more than 40% of your content/information may come from references.

Use at least two references from outside the course material, preferably from EBSCOhost.Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the two reference requirement.

PART 7

Research, identify and discuss the evolution of Information Technology and the impact it has had on businesses.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

Write between 500 – 750 words (approximately 2 – 3 pages) using Microsoft Word.

Attempt APA style, see example below.

Use font size 12 and 1” margins.

Include cover page and reference page.

At least 60% of your paper must be original content/writing.

No more than 40% of your content/information may come from references.

Use at least two references from outside the course material, preferably from EBSCOhost.Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the two reference requirement.

PART 8

Research, define and discuss social responsibility, what it means, and its role in business.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

Write between 500 – 750 words (approximately 2 – 3 pages) using Microsoft Word.

Attempt APA style, see example below.

Use font size 12 and 1” margins.

Include cover page and reference page.

At least 60% of your paper must be original content/writing.

No more than 40% of your content/information may come from references.

Use at least two references from outside the course material, preferably from EBSCOhost.Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the two reference requirement.

PART 9

• What differentiates the chosen business from others, and the markets the business serves?
• Provide a written company description.Be sure to include all the basic components of a company description.
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of each primary competitor in terms of sales, quality, distribution, price, production capabilities, reputation, and products/services?Does the chosen business have a competitive advantage? Please explain.
• What are the responsibilities and expertise of each manager? What role will they play in managing personnel and resources? Be sure to outline the skills and talents that each person posses (or will possess).
• Does the chosen business provide a service or product? What are the specific benefits of the product or service from the customers’ perspective? How does the product or service meet the consumer needs? Explain the production process for the service or product.
• How will the chosen business reach their customers? Provide a written description of the marketing strategy for the chosen business. Be sure to include all the key components of a marketing strategy.

PART 10 PARTS 10-16 75-150 WORDS A PIECE

Embark on a virtual field trip. Researching online, explore different career fields that interest you. Share with your classmates which career field or fields you found most interesting. Why do you find it interesting? What is the salary range and average income for people working in that field? What level of education is required to work in that career field? How do your findings affect your career, educational, and financial plans?

Part 11

Share an example of an AIP that you are familiar with or that you have researched.

Explain how the chosen AIP works (where the money comes from and goes to, any fees or minimums associated with the account, how do you sign up).

Why does (doesn’t) this AIP make sense for most people, yourself included, to use?

PART 12

What are the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy? What alternatives are out there? Is it moral not to pay creditors? When collectively considering the moral and long term implications for declaring bankruptcy, how wise of an action is it really?

PART 13

Explain the role insurance plays in your financial situation. What are some steps you could take to better protect yourself and/or reduce your insurance costs?

PART 14

Is Wall Street a casino or an investment in the future and why? Use examples to back your stances? What do you fear the most about Wall Street and investing in the stock market? Have you learned anything in this module that has helped you overcome that fear? Please explain.

PART 15

When should you start to think about retirement and estate planning? When should you start taking action? Why? Have you already started taking steps toward retirement? If so, when and why? If not, when do you plan to begin? Why?

PART 16

Review and reflect on what you learned in the past 8 weeks. What is the most practical and easily applied lesson you learned? What was the hardest to grasp? Why?

Criteria:THIS IS THE CRITERIA FOR PARTS 17-24

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

Write a minimum of 400 words (approximately 2 pages) using Microsoft Word.

Attempt APA style, see example below.

Use font size 12 and 1” margins.

Include cover page and reference page.

At least 60% of your paper must be original content/writing.

No more than 40% of your content/information may come from references.

Use at least two references from outside the course material, preferably from EBSCOhost.

Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the two reference requirement.

Reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) must be identified in the paper and listed on a reference page.

Reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) must come from sources such as, scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, online newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc.

Sources such as Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, etc. are not acceptable.

PART 17

Briefly list any financial problems you face personally or as a household, such as too much debt not enough savings, or not enough income.

Describe your personal and household financial goals, such as paying off debt or earning more income. Include short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term goals.

Develop a list of practical solutions to help solve the financial problems and reach the financial goals identified above.

PART 18

Create a simple household budget, including all income and expenses. There are various templates available online to help you do this. Find one that you feel comfortable with and that fits your needs to complete this activity.

Were you surprised by anything when you created the budget? Do you think you will use it and follow it?

How might a career change (perhaps into the field you researched for the discussion forum) and further education affect your budget?

PART 19

Part I:Identify all the lazy dollars in your financial life. Identify source, amount and what action might be indicated.

Part II.Develop a personal and household savings plan. What savings strategies will you use to improve your financial situation? Explain why you chose each strategy instead of others that you did not choose. How much will you save each month? How much interest will you earn and how much will you have saved in 5 years, 10 years, and 20 years?

PART 20

Develop a plan for managing your debt. How many sources of debt do you current have, and what are the balances owed on each? What specific behavioral steps do you personally need to take to match your debt aspirations with your debt reality?How will you practically implement these steps?

PART 21

Conduct online research for federal income tax brackets for the current year. Which tax bracket do you fit into for your gross household income? How close is your gross household income to the next lowest tax bracket? Create a list of possible deductions for your household. Are you able to reduce your taxable income enough to place you in the next lowest tax bracket? If not, what are some steps you could take to do so (this year or next year)?

PART 22

Develop a personal and household investment plan. What investment strategies will you use to improve your financial situation? Explain why you chose each strategy instead of others that you did not choose. How much will you invest each month? Estimate the return on your investment in 5 years, 10 years, and 20 years?

PART 23

What is your “number” (see reading for techniques and tools)? What might cause your number to be higher? What average annual return do you need on your investments between now and retirement to reach your number? How might you achieve this rate of return?

PART 24

Your Financial Situation and Plans

Reflect on all that you have learned in this course. Summarize your financial situation and plans. Be sure to include plans for budgeting, saving, debt and credit, taxes and insurance, investing, retirement and estate planning. Additionally, describe your future career goals and what steps you need to take reach those goals, including plans to pursue a degree in higher education.

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