Assignment 1

Please watch the video on cash flow listed as Unit 7 Assignment found in the Webliography tab before starting your assigned paper. This is a two part written project that will focus on the financial aspects of your start up business. This project also includes the use of Excel spreadsheets containing financial data and required reports. In part 1: In three to four pages, using Microsoft Word, along with accompanying Excel spreadsheet data, address the following areas: • Discuss and show the cost associated with starting your company and show a pricing model for your products or services (create a table in Excel). • Create income statements and balance sheets for three years using Excel spreadsheets. • Create a break-even analysis (create in Excel). Use Microsoft Word to create a financial summary containing needed start-up funds and how you will obtain the start-up funds, pricing model, and summarize your financial spreadsheet data. Develop a detailed Excel spreadsheet for the financial data (use separate worksheets in Excel for more organization). In part 2: In three to four pages using Microsoft Word address the flowing areas: • Identify the components needed in cash flow statements. • Explain the benefits of cash-flow analysis and anyproblems that could arise if it is not conducted. • Last, use Excel or other spreadsheet software to create cash flow statements for three years. Please include this information in your Part 1 Excel file. When you are ready, you may submityour paper and Excel file on the Dropbox page. *Note, include your name in the file names of the Assignment. Unit 7 [MT499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Management] Grading Rubric Aspect Percentage of assignment Score MT499 Assignment Criteria Content, Focus, Use of Research 50% Paper addresses all assignment requirements, indicates depth of knowledge about the topics and key areas, contains a clear and concise introduction with a thesis statement, comprehension body of paper, closing summary, and includes a minimum of three cited and referenced resources (APA 6 th edition). Analysis and Critical Thinking 30% Analysis and critical thinking indicates optimal reasoning with a defined purpose, based on assumptions, writer’s point of view, discusses the advantages and disadvantages, and uses data, information, and concepts/ideas to address the assignment topics or key areas in the paper. Writing Style, Grammar, APA Format 20% The capstone uses the APA (6 th edition) writing style using active voice, which is in third person andconcisely written. The paper is free from incorrect punctuation, use of jargon/clichés, incorrect grammar and mechanics, and is correctly formatted based on APA 6 th edition guidelines. Assignment 2 Please watch the management video listed as Unit 8 Assignment Video found in Webliography before starting your assigned paper. This project focuses on management in your organization. In a five to six page paper, describe the following items: Management Summary • Describe the management team in your business (include advisors, consultants, accountants, etc.). • Describe the team concept, group dynamics, and the strengths and weaknesses of business teams. • Describe management philosophy concerning communication, and organizational culture. • Discuss what leadership actions you would taketo adapt your business should the following happen in the first three years of operations: o Your manufacturer has a labor strike that may last for 6 months. o Three more competitors emerge who are now in direct competition with your company in product quality and price. o You have had to lay off half your employees and the rest are disheartened as a result. When you are ready, you may submityour paper on the Dropbox page. *Note, include your name in the file name of the Assignment. Grading Rubric Aspect Percentage of assignment Score MT499 Assignment Criteria Content, Focus, Use of Research 50% Paper addresses all assignment requirements, indicates depth of knowledge about the topics and key areas, contains a clear and concise introduction with a thesis statement, comprehension body of paper, closing summary, and includes a minimum of three cited and referenced resources (APA 6 th edition). Analysis and Critical Thinking 30% Analysis and critical thinking indicates optimal reasoning with a defined purpose, based on assumptions, writer’s point of view, discusses the advantages and disadvantages, and uses data, information, and concepts/ideas to address the assignment topics or key areas in the paper. Unit 8 [MT499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Management] Writing Style, Grammar, APA Format 20% The capstone uses the APA (6 th edition) writing style using active voice, which is in third person andconcisely written. The paper is free from incorrect punctuation, use of jargon/clichés, incorrect grammar and mechanics, and is correctly formatted based on APA 6 th edition guidelines In addition create a code of conduct Create a code of conduct policy for your business (two to three pages). This Assignment does not have to be submitted separately, but it must be included in the Final Business Plan (see Part 2). Assignment Checklist: 1. Prepare a framework, using concepts and values, for your Code of Conduct 2. Incorporate any legal, social and ethical principles under which you would want your organization to operate 3. Examine your code to make sure that itwill be operable and will empower stakeholders to make ethical decisions