Capella MBA6008 unit 1 assignment latest
2016 july
Unit 1 Economic Problems
This assignment explores the topics
of scarcity, choice, opportunity cost, technological change, international
trade, and supply and demand.
Revisit the MBA6008 Course
Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the
course competencies and overall program outcomes.
Activity Instruction
Your instructor will post the
problems for this unit, titled Unit 1 Economic Problems, in the Updates and
Handouts forum.
Refer to the Unit 1 Economic
Problems Scoring Guide to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for this
assignment. Also review the requirements below for form, format, and
presentation guidelines.
Problem
Preparation and Submission Guidelines
Form, format, presentation, and
appearance are almost as important as correct numbers. Poor presentation, in
both written work (Word) and spreadsheets (Excel) is an indication of careless
thinking and analysis. You cannot earn full credit, even if the solutions are correct,
if your work is not presented in a professional manner.
All submitted written work should
include your name, the course number, and the title of the problem set. In
addition, remember that all conclusions must be supported. You should show the
steps you took to arrive at your conclusion. Numbers and calculations are not
self-explanatory. Your assignment should be “in good and proper form”
when submitted. That means, for example, when you prepare economic information,
your numbers must be aligned on the decimal and right justified. Use commas for
thousands. Use underlines and dollar signs appropriately. Every answer must be
properly labeled and supported with calculations in statement or schedule
(table) form, as you would do in a professional setting. Do not type formulas,
equations, and calculations or show math or equal signs. When finished, submit
your completed problems in one file (Word or Excel) for grading and instructor
feedback.
Word file:The cover page must include your name, course, date, unit
and assignment numbers, and problem number. Each problem must begin on a new
page with a hard page-break. If you use Word to prepare calculations, prepare
them in table form as if it were in Excel. Do not write anything past the
margins.
Excel file: The first tab is the cover page and must include your
name, course, date, and the unit and assignment number. Each problem must be
numb on a separate tab. Each tab must be properly labeled. Note that Excel is
not actually required, but if you use Excel, you must use it correctly: one
number in one cell, and each number (cell) properly labeled. Do not type
formulas; instead, you must use Excel functions to calculate. Do not write
anything past the margins. Use landscape page orientation if necessary.
Note: Feedback from your instructors is an important method
for understanding where you are excelling, what you need to improve upon, and
your progress on course competencies. This feedback goes beyond a score on your
assignment. It includes comments about each of the grading criteria and general
comments about the assignment. This written feedback will help you know how
well you are demonstrating the competencies associated with each assignment.
Therefore, it is important to know how to access all of this feedback.
The brief slide presentation in the
Resources box will take just a couple minutes to view. It will walk you
through, click by click, what you will do to see your instructor’s feedback for
each assignment. Viewing this presentation will ensure that you are seeing all
feedback your instructors provide.
Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool
to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources
for helpful writing informatinon.
Capella MBA6008 unit 2 assignment 1
latest 2016 july
Unit 2 Economic Problems
Overview
This assessment requires you to
apply the concepts of price elasticity, demand, and marginal utility; and to
analyze the distinction between public and private goods.
Revisit the MBA6008 Course Alignment Map to review how all
activities assist you in achieving the course competencies and overall program
outcomes.
Activity Instruction
Your instructor will post the
problems for this unit, titled Unit 2 Economic Problems, in the Updates and
Handouts forum.
Refer to the Unit 2 Economic
Problems Scoring Guide to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for this
assignment. Also review the requirements below for form, format, and
presentation guidelines.
Problem Preparation and Submission Guidelines
Form, format, presentation, and
appearance are almost as important as correct numbers. Poor presentation, in
both written work (Word) and spreadsheets (Excel) is an indication of careless
thinking and analysis. You cannot earn full credit, even if the solutions are
correct, if your work is not presented in a professional manner.
All submitted written work should include your name, the course number, and the
title of the problem set. In addition, remember that all conclusions must be
supported. You should show the steps you took to arrive at your conclusion.
Numbers and calculations are not self-explanatory. Your assignment should be
“in good and proper form” when submitted. That means, for example,
when you prepare economic information, your numbers must be aligned on the
decimal and right justified. Use commas for thousands. Use underlines and
dollar signs appropriately. Every answer must be properly labeled and supported
with calculations in statement or schedule (table) form, as you would do in a
professional setting. Do not type formulas, equations, and calculations or show
math or equal signs.
When finished, submit your completed problems in one file (Word or Excel) for
grading and instructor feedback.
Word file: The cover page must include your name, course, date,
unit and assignment numbers, and problem number. Each problem must begin on a
new page with a hard page-break. If you use Word to prepare calculations,
prepare them in table form as if it were in Excel. Do not write anything past
the margins.
Excel file:The first tab is the cover page and must include your name,
course, date, and the unit and assignment number. Each problem must be numb on
a separate tab. Each tab must be properly labeled. Note that Excel is not
actually required, but if you use Excel, you must use it correctly: one number
in one cell, and each number (cell) properly labeled. Do not type formulas;
instead, you must use Excel functions to calculate. Do not write anything past
the margins. Use landscape page orientation if necessary.
Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool
to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources
for helpful writing information.
Capella MBA6008 unit 2 assignment 2
latest 2016 july
Company Analysis Project: Part 1
In this activity, you will begin
your company analysis, completing the first stage of research on your selected
company.
Revisit the MBA6008 Course
Alignment Mapto review how all activities assist you in achieving the
course competencies and overall program outcomes.
Activity Instructions
For this first component of the
Company Analysis course project, you will write an introduction to your
selected publicly-traded company and its industry. Your introduction should
include information about:
- The company’s name, size, and location.
- Industry.
- Financial information.
- Global presence.
Consult resources like MSN
Money and Yahoo! Financefor information. You should also
identify your company’s 10-K report for relevant details.
Be sure to review all project
components and to familiarize yourself with requirements. The next component is
due in Unit 4.
Submission Requirements
Before you submit your assignment to
your instructor for grading, you should submit a final version of your paper to
Turnitin. More information on the Turnitin Source Matching tool is available on
iGuide.
- Written communication: Written communication is free of
errors that detract from the overall message. - APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted
according to APA (6th ed.) style and formatting. - Length: approximately 1 double-spaced, typed page.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point
Capella MBA6008 unit 3 assignment 1
latest 2016 july
Unit 3 Economic Problems
Overview
This assignment requires you to
analyze economic profit or loss and output using a short-run supply schedule,
and to analyze the average total cost (ATC) per unit for different levels of
production to determine competitive equilibrium, market price, and profit per
unit. Finally, it requires an assessment of firm behavior under competitive
conditions.
Revisit the MBA6008 Course
Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the
course competencies and overall program outcomes.
Activity Instruction
Your instructor will post the
problems for this unit, titled Unit 3 Economic Problems, in the Updates and
Handouts forum.
Refer to the Unit 3 Economic Problems Scoring Guide to ensure that you meet the
grading criteria for this assignment. Also review the requirements below for
form, format, and presentation guidelines.
Problem Preparation and Submission Guidelines
Form, format, presentation, and
appearance are almost as important as correct numbers. Poor presentation, in
both written work (Word) and spreadsheets (Excel) is an indication of careless
thinking and analysis. You cannot earn full credit, even if the solutions are
correct, if your work is not presented in a professional manner.
All submitted written work should include your name, the course number, and the
title of the problem set. In addition, remember that all conclusions must be
supported. You should show the steps you took to arrive at your conclusion.
Numbers and calculations are not self-explanatory. Your assignment should be
“in good and proper form” when submitted. That means, for example,
when you prepare economic information, your numbers must be aligned on the
decimal and right justified. Use commas for thousands. Use underlines and
dollar signs appropriately. Every answer must be properly labeled and supported
with calculations in statement or schedule (table) form, as you would do in a
professional setting. Do not type formulas, equations, and calculations or show
math or equal signs.
When finished, submit your completed problems in one file (Word or Excel) for
grading and instructor feedback.
Word file:The cover page must include your name, course, date, unit and
assignment numbers, and problem number. Each problem must begin on a new page
with a hard page-break. If you use Word to prepare calculations, prepare them
in table form as if it were in Excel. Do not write anything past the
margins.
Excel file: The first tab is the cover page and must include your
name, course, date, and the unit and assignment number. Each problem must be
numb on a separate tab. Each tab must be properly labeled. Note that Excel is
not actually required, but if you use Excel, you must use it correctly: one
number in one cell, and each number (cell) properly labeled. Do not type
formulas; instead, you must use Excel functions to calculate. Do not write
anything past the margins. Use landscape page orientation if necessary.
Capella MBA6008 unit 4 assignment 1
latest 2016 july
Company Analysis Project: Part 2
Overview
In this activity, you will continue
your company analysis, by completing the second stage of research on your
selected company.
Revisit the MBA6008 Course
Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the
course competencies and overall program outcomes.
Activity Instructions
For this component of the project,
you will write an analysis of the following details associated with your chosen
company and its industry:
- The microeconomic environment of corporate operations
(that is, does the firm operate in an environment that is an oligopoly, or
under monopolistic competition?). - Regulatory issues that impact the company’s decisions
(for example, environmental regulations and accounting regulations such as
the Dodd-Frank Act or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act). - Ethical issues that impact the company’s decisions.
Use your chosen company’s 10-K
report to locate detailed information for your project. Support your analyses
with examples from your chosen company as well as your course readings and
resources, using proper APA format for all in-text citations and references at
the end of each individual paper.
Review the Company Analysis course
project description and requirements to ensure that all necessary work is
completed. Use the grading criteria provided in the scoring rubric, along with
the guidance for structuring your paper.
Submission Requirements
Before you submit your assignment to
your instructor for grading, you should submit a final version of your paper to
Turnitin. More information on the Turnitin Source Matching tool is available on
iGuide.
- Written communication: Written communication is free of
errors that detract from the overall message. - APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted
according to APA (6th ed.) style and formatting. - Resources: Minimum of 2 resources required.
- Length: 4–5 double-spaced, typed pages.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
Refer to the Company Analysis
Project: Part 2 Scoring Guide to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for
this assignment.
Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool
to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources
for helpful writing information.
Capella MBA6008 unit 5 assignment 1
latest 2016 july
Unit 5 Economic Problems
Activity Overview
This assessment reviews components
of GDP and its calculation, how gross domestic product (GDP) and national
income are influenced by fiscal policy, and the relationship between GDP and
the business cycle. It also assesses how changes in aggregate demand and supply
affect price levels.
Revisit the MBA6008 Course
Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the
course competencies and overall program outcomes.
Activity Instruction
Your instructor will post the
problems for this unit, titled Unit 5 Economic Problems, in the Updates and
Handouts forum.
Refer to the Unit 5 Economic Problems Scoring Guide to ensure that you meet the
grading criteria for this assignment. Also review the requirements below for
form, format, and presentation guidelines.
Problem Preparation and Submission Guidelines
Form, format, presentation, and
appearance are almost as important as correct numbers. Poor presentation, in
both written work (Word) and spreadsheets (Excel) is an indication of careless
thinking and analysis. You cannot earn full credit, even if the solutions are
correct, if your work is not presented in a professional manner.
All submitted written work should include your name, the course number, and the
title of the problem set. In addition, remember that all conclusions must be
supported. You should show the steps you took to arrive at your conclusion.
Numbers and calculations are not self-explanatory. Your assignment should be
“in good and proper form” when submitted. That means, for example, when
you prepare economic information, your numbers must be aligned on the decimal
and right justified. Use commas for thousands. Use underlines and dollar signs
appropriately. Every answer must be properly labeled and supported with
calculations in statement or schedule (table) form, as you would do in a
professional setting. Do not type formulas, equations, and calculations or show
math or equal signs.
When finished, submit your completed problems in one file (Word or Excel) for
grading and instructor feedback.
Word file: The cover page must include your name, course, date,
unit and assignment numbers, and problem number. Each problem must begin on a
new page with a hard page-break. If you use Word to prepare calculations,
prepare them in table form as if it were in Excel. Do not write anything past
the margins.
Excel file:The first tab is the cover page and must include your name,
course, date, and the unit and assignment number. Each problem must be numbered
on a separate tab. Each tab must be properly labeled. Note that Excel is not
actually required, but if you use Excel, you must use it correctly: one number
in one cell, and each number (cell) properly labeled. Do not type formulas;
instead, you must use Excel functions to calculate. Do not write anything past
the margins. Use landscape page orientation if necessary.
Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool
to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources
for helpful writing information.
Capella MBA6008 Unit 6 Assignment 1
latest 2016 july
company Analysis Final Paper
Activity Overview
For this assignment, you will
complete your company analysis by synthesizing the project components you
completed in Unit 2 and Unit 4 with the remaining content needed to fully
analyze your company. Your completed Company Analysis Final Paper should read
as a seamless paper; you are encouraged to summarize and draw from the work you
did for previous assignments but not to simply copy and paste it into a new
document.
Revisit the MBA6008 Course
Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the
course competencies and overall program outcomes.
Activity Instructions
Complete your Company Analysis
course project by writing a 10-12 page paper that includes the following
information as it relates to your chosen company:
- An introduction to the company and its industry,
analyzing its background, industry, and structure. (For this, you can draw
from the work you did for the second Unit 2 assignment.) - Analysis of the microeconomic environment of your
selected firm. (For this, you can draw from the work you did for the Unit
4 assignment.) - Analysis of macroeconomic environment of your selected
firm, including both global and domestic factors. (Examples of factors to
consider include fiscal and monetary policy, and the impact of trade
barriers or agreements such as Basel III or NAFTA.) - Assessment of ethical and regulatory considerations.
(Draw from the work you did for the Unit 4 assignment.) - Conclusion. (Include a long-term outlook for the
company and identify strategies to successfully maximize profits.) - References.
- Review the Company Analysis course project description
and requirements to ensure that all necessary work is completed.
Submission Requirements
Before you submit your assignment to
your instructor for grading, you should submit a final version of your paper to
Turnitin. More information on the Turnitin Source Matching tool is available on
iGuide.
- Written communication: Written communication is free of
errors that detract from the overall message. - APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted
according to APA (6th ed.) style and formatting. - Resources: Minimum of 3 sources required.
- Length: 10–12 double-spaced, typed pages for all three
synthesized parts - Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
Refer to the Company Analysis Final
Paper Scoring Guide to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for this
assignment.
Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool
to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources
for helpful writing information.
Capella MBA6008 unit 1 discussion latest 2016 july
Capitalism Versus Socialism: The Cuban Quandary
Course Discussion Expectations
Every week you will participate in one or more online discussions,
the purpose of which is to help build our learning community and promote
effective communication among its members. Discussion supports further
reflection on topics addressed in the readings and provides opportunities to
share your ideas with peers, give and receive feedback, and further expand the
topics under discussion.
Your instructor may facilitate the discussion but will not respond to every
post. In order for the discussion to develop effectively, you are expected to
make your initial post by the end of the day on Thursdays. By the end of the
week, you are expected to provide at least two substantive responses to your
peers for each discussion question, unless otherwise noted, and reply to the
comments made to your posts. A substantive comment post explores an idea, asks
a clarifying question, or otherwise expands on and continues the discussion.
Note that posts such as “Nice post!” or “I agree,” or
“Thanks for the thought!” do not represent a substantive contribution
to the discussion. In your posts, you should strive to explain your thought
process.
Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn how your instructor
will evaluate your discussion participation throughout this course.
Important Note:For all the discussions in this course, post your initial
discussion no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Thursday. Support your
post with the theories presented in the unit readings and resources, using
proper APA formatted citations and references. Post your discussion responses
no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Sunday.
Activity Instruction
For this discussion, reflect on the struggle underway in Cuba
between social equality and the free market. In your view, which force will win?
Why? Draw on your reading and the Capitalism
Versus Socialism: The Cuban Quandaryvideo to make your case,
and use the Capella library to identify and reference an additional scholarly
resource that supports your point of view.
Response Guidelines
For this discussion, respond substantively to at least two other
learners, identifying a point on which you agree or disagree. Use the course
readings and resources to support your responses. You may want to note how the
scholarly resource you identified for your post confirms or challenges the
ideas in the thread. Use proper APA format for your citations and references.
Capella MBA6008 unit 2 discussion latest 2016 july
Market Failures
Activity Instruction
Reflect on the following questions in your discussion
post for this unit, and use the readings and videos from this unit to support
your assertions.
- What
do you consider to be the biggest current market failure in the U.S.
economy? Why? - How
should the failure be addressed?
Response Guidelines
Respond substantively to at least two other
learners, contributing your insight and experiences to this discussion. Note if
you agree or disagree, and why. Use the course readings and resources to
support your responses as appropriate and use proper APA format for your
citations and references.
Important
Note:For all the discussions in this course, post your initial
discussion no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Thursday. Support your
post with the theories presented in the unit readings and resources, using
proper APA formatted citations and references. Post your discussion responses
no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Sunday.
Capella MBA6008 unit 3 discussion latest 2016 july
Creating Shared Value
Activity Instruction
As we read in the Porter and Kramer article, “the concept of
shared value … recognizes that society’s needs, not just conventional economic
needs, define markets” (p. 65). With this and the rest of the article in
mind, identify a company that you think successfully creates shared value, and
explain how they do it. Cite any sources in APA format.
Response Guidelines
Respond substantively to at least two other learners by noting if
you agree or disagree with the effectiveness of that particular company’s
attempts at shared value creation. Use the course readings and resources to
support your responses and use proper APA format for citations and references.
Important Note:For all the discussions in this course, post your initial
discussion no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Thursday. Support your
post with the theories presented in the unit readings and resources, using
proper APA formatted citations and references. Post your discussion responses
no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Sunday.
Reference
Porter, M. E., & Kramer, M. R. (2011). Creating shared value. Harvard Business Review, 89(1/2),
62–77.
Capella MBA6008 unit 4 discussion latest 2016 july
The Mexican Coffee Crisis
Activity Instruction
Drawing on what you read in this unit about the Mexican coffee
crisis, identify another commodity (other than coffee) that is or has been
impacted by global market changes and regulations. Explain the economic
implications of those changes and regulations in relation to that commodity.
Use the Capella University Library to research your commodity as needed, and
cite all sources using APA format.
Response Guidelines
Respond substantively to at least two other learners, noting
points of similarity or difference between the commodity you researched and the
one that they discussed. Use the course readings and resources to support your
responses and use proper APA format for your citations and references.
Important Note:For all the discussions in this course, post your initial
discussion no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Thursday. Support your
post with the theories presented in the unit readings and resources, using
proper APA formatted citations and references. Post your discussion responses
no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Sunday.
Capella MBA6008 unit 5 discussion latest 2016 july
Fiscal Policy
Activity Instructions
The U.S. Congress debates the new budget every
fiscal year. Most Republicans want to reduce federal spending; most Democrats
do not want to reduce spending and may, in some cases, seek to increase it.
Choose a perspective, and in your post identify three reasons that the United
States should, at present, seek to decrease or increase federal spending. In
your rationale, be sure to reflect on the impact of government spending on GDP
and national income. Draw on the readings from this unit (and other scholarly
or journalistic sources, as appropriate) and units prior to support your
assertions. Be sure to use APA format to cite sources.
Response Guidelines
Respond substantively to at least two other
learners, agreeing or disagreeing with one of the three reasons given to
support their perspective. Use the course readings and resources to support
your responses and use proper APA format for your citations and references.
Important
Note:For all the discussions in this course, post your initial
discussion no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Thursday. Support your
post with the theories presented in the unit readings and resources, using
proper APA formatted citations and references. Post your discussion responses
no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Sunday.
Capella
MBA6008 unit 6 discussion 1 & 2 latest 2016 july
discussion 1
Monetary
Policy
Activity Instruction
The Federal Reserve Bank controls the
money supply and interest rates in the United States. In your informed opinion,
has it done a good or a bad job over the last decade? Why? What could it or
should it have done differently? Why? Consider the ethical and regulatory
issues that arose during the 2007–2009 financial crisis when writing your post.
Use the readings and resources from this unit to support your perspectives in
this discussion, using proper APA format to cite your sources.
Response Guidelines
Respond substantively to at least two
other learners, contributing your insight, experiences, and critical analysis
to the discussion. Use the course readings and resources to support your
responses and use proper APA format for your citations and references.
Important
Note:For all the
discussions in this course, post your initial discussion no later than 11:59
p.m. (Central Time Zone) Thursday. Support your post with the theories
presented in the unit readings and resources, using proper APA formatted citations
and references. Post your discussion responses no later than 11:59 p.m.
(Central Time Zone) Sunday.
discussion 2
Course
Reflection
Activity
Context
Throughout the
course, you have been building toward the achievement of the following
competencies:
- Apply the theories, models, and
practices of economic theory to create value for the firm. - Assess the impact of ethical and
regulatory considerations on economic decisions. - Analyze the macroeconomic
environment of corporate operations. - Analyze the microeconomic
environment of corporate operations. - Communicate in a manner that is
professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business
professions.
Activity
Instruction
For this discussion,
reflect on the knowledge and skills you developed over the past six weeks.
Address the following questions in your post:
- For each competency, how has your
ability to perform these skills and apply this knowledge evolved? - What concepts, skills, or insights
were most relevant to you? - How have you grown in your
academic and professional goals? Have you made progress on any items in
the action plan you developed during your first course?
Response
Guidelines
When responding to
others, provide encouraging feedback about how learners have grown over the
past six weeks. If applicable, provide recommendations for how learners may
continue to develop these skills and knowledge, or suggest additional
strategies for leveraging the knowledge gained in the course.
Important Note:For
all the discussions in this course, post your initial discussion no later than
11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Thursday. Support your post with the theories
presented in the unit readings and resources, using proper APA formatted
citations and references. Post your discussion responses no later than 11:59
p.m. (Central Time Zone) Sunday.
