FIN 336 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric Economic Environments and Risk Mitigation Overview: This milestone will help you complete Sections II and III of the final project. Prompt: Develop a report that analyzes one company’s approach to multinational expansion. Include financial factors such as economic environments and market conditions, risk mitigation strategies, and ethical and legal practices. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: II. Economic Environments and Market Conditions C. Explain the role of international financial markets and institutions in global environments in evaluating their impact on the company’s risk management strategies. D. Analyze impacts of exchange rate on the company’s performance for determining if a loss occurred because of fluctuations or devaluations of foreign currencies. Provide examples from the past year to support your claims. III. Risk Mitigation: Examine sources of risk and risk reduction methods available to multinational corporations. Use the 2007–2008 annual report and the most current annual report to support responses in this section. B. Discuss risks and financial factors associated with exchange rates and interest rates for assessing how they inform the company’s financial management approaches. C. Discuss diversification in the company’s expansion model for examining advantages or disadvantages, and provide examples and financial information from the past year to support claims. D. Discuss company strategies before and after the 2007–2008 crisis for determining possible reasons for the company’s current financial performance. Provide examples to support your claims. Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Cite appropriate academic references as necessary. Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value Economic Environments and Market Conditions: Financial Markets and Institutions Explains the role of international financial markets and institutions in global environments in evaluating their impact on the company’s risk management strategies Explains the role of international financial markets and institutions in global environments in evaluating their impact on the company’s risk management strategies, but explanation is cursory, illogical, or missing key elements Does not explain the role of international financial markets and institutions in global environments 18 Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value Economic Environments and Market Conditions: Impacts of Exchange Rate Analyzes impacts of exchange rate on the company’s performance for determining if a loss occurred because of fluctuations or devaluations of foreign currencies, and provides examples from .

1. FIN 336 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric
Economic Environments and Risk Mitigation
Overview: This milestone will help you complete Sections II
and III of the final project.
Prompt: Develop a report that analyzes one company’s approach
to multinational expansion. Include financial factors such as
economic environments and
market conditions, risk mitigation strategies, and ethical and
legal practices.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
II. Economic Environments and Market Conditions
C. Explain the role of international financial markets and
institutions in global environments in evaluating their impact on
the company’s risk
management strategies.
D. Analyze impacts of exchange rate on the company’s
performance for determining if a loss occurred because of
fluctuations or devaluations of
foreign currencies. Provide examples from the past year to
support your claims.
III. Risk Mitigation: Examine sources of risk and risk reduction

2. methods available to multinational corporations. Use the 2007–
2008 annual report and the
most current annual report to support responses in this section.
B. Discuss risks and financial factors associated with exchange
rates and interest rates for assessing how they inform the
company’s financial
management approaches.
C. Discuss diversification in the company’s expansion model
for examining advantages or disadvantages, and provide
examples and financial
information from the past year to support claims.
D. Discuss company strategies before and after the 2007–2008
crisis for determining possible reasons for the company’s
current financial
performance. Provide examples to support your claims.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a
1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-
point Times New Roman font,
and one-inch margins. Cite appropriate academic references as
necessary.
Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%)
Not Evident (0%) Value
Economic
Environments and

3. Market Conditions:
Financial Markets
and Institutions
Explains the role of international financial
markets and institutions in global
environments in evaluating their impact on
the company’s risk management strategies
Explains the role of international financial
markets and institutions in global
environments in evaluating their impact on
the company’s risk management strategies,
but explanation is cursory, illogical, or
missing key elements
Does not explain the role of international
financial markets and institutions in global
environments
18
Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%)
Not Evident (0%) Value
Economic
Environments and
Market Conditions:
Impacts of Exchange
Rate

4. Analyzes impacts of exchange rate on the
company’s performance for determining if a
loss occurred because of fluctuations or
devaluations of foreign currencies, and
provides examples from the past year to
support claims
Analyzes impacts of exchange rate on the
company’s performance for determining if a
loss occurred because of fluctuations or
devaluations of foreign currencies, and
provides examples from the past year to
support claims, but analysis or examples
provided are cursory, illogical, or missing key
elements or contain inaccuracies
Does not analyze impacts of exchange rate
on the company’s performance
18
Risk Mitigation:
Exchange Rates and
Interest Rates
Discusses risks and financial factors
associated with exchange rates and interest
rates for assessing how they inform the
company’s financial management
approaches
Discusses risks and financial factors
associated with exchange rates and interest
rates for assessing how they inform the
company’s financial management

5. approaches, but discussion is cursory or
illogical or contains inaccuracies
Does not discuss risks and financial factors
associated with exchange rates and interest
rates
18
Risk Mitigation:
Diversification
Discusses diversification in the company’s
expansion model for examining advantages
or disadvantages and provides examples and
financial information from the past year to
support claims
Discusses diversification in the company’s
expansion model for examining advantages
or disadvantages and provides examples and
financial information from the past year to
support claims, but discussion or supporting
financial information is cursory or illogical or
contains inaccuracies
Does not discuss diversification in the
company’s expansion model
18
Risk Mitigation:
Company Strategies
Discusses company strategies before and
after the 2007–2008 crisis for determining

6. possible reasons for the company’s current
financial performance, and provides
examples to support claims
Discusses company strategies before and
after the 2007–2008 crisis for determining
possible reasons for the company’s current
financial performance, and provides
examples to support claims, but discussion
or supporting examples are cursory or
illogical or contain inaccuracies
Does not discuss company strategies before
and after the 2007–2008 crisis for
determining possible reasons for the
company’s current financial performance
18
Articulation of
Response
Submission has no major errors related to
citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or
organization
Submission has major errors related to
citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or
organization that negatively impact
readability and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors related to
citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or
organization that prevent understanding of
ideas

7. 10
Total 100%
Tamecia Shephard
Hey class,
Managers have to constantly worry about employee motivation
issues because their job security lies with employees. It is often
said that employees determine whether a company will succeed
or fail. If employees feel uninterested or bored with their work,
a firm is likely to observe a consequent decrease in morale and
hence productivity. Managers that ignore employee motivation
issues are likely to place their jobs in jeopardy especially
because companies rely on them to ensure that employees
constantly maintain high-level performance.
Tough economic times may lead to employees diverting their
attention to the fear of being laid off instead of focusing on
meeting the company’s production goals. Managers are
encouraged to keep employees informed of every decision
during this time so as to maintain trust (Gillepsie&Mann, 2004).
Aside from question their future, employees that are unsatisfied
with their jobs possibly due to lack of emotional engagement
with their superiors are likely to perform poorly. Such
employees might go as far as abusing sick leaves in order to
skip work.
Additionally, if employees are unmotivated or lose trust in their
organizations it will be displayed through an increase in turn
over. Employees are likely to stay in organizations that are
encouraging their advancement in their careers or in which they
value relationships with their bosses and colleagues. Managers
are expected to understand the individual behavior of their
employees in order to know how to motivate or reward them

8. (Zhu, May, and Avolio, 2004). Knowledge of their preferences
or needs will help in eventually increasing their morale and
preventing turn over. Despite the need to constantly motivate
employees, managers should not rely on using financial rewards
to keep employees inspired. An organizational culture built on
creating employee’ loyalty through financial rewards might
cause ethical breaches for those that are corrupt.
Tajay Watson
According to the course text, motivation can be defined as the
process by which an employee’s efforts are energized, directed
and sustained in order to achieve a particular goal or objective.
The definition entails three key elements, namely, energy,
direction and persistence. These measure the degree of drive,
the degree of consistency with organizational goals and the
degree of resolute exhibited by the employee (Robbins, Coulter,
De Cenzo, 2015).
One of the reasons managers worry about motivation is the
relationship it has with productivity and performance.
According to research done by Frederick Herzberg, the aspects
of work life that demotivate employees are distinctly different
from aspects that are motivational which can make motivation
extremely difficult due to the level of individual nuance there is
with people. There are a myriad of desires that employees want
which may be varied forms of financial compensation, benefits,
recognition, work-life balance or opportunities for upward
mobility in the organization. These motivational aspects must
be evaluated before developing a motivational strategy for
employees as these combination of drivers will better help a
manager develop a program to motivate and retain employees
(Williams, 2014).

9. Another reason managers worry about motivation is that low
motivation results in an increase in staff turnover. This costs
business a great in terms of recruiting and retaining employees
in order to fill vacant spaces. The great challenge is for
managers is to develop a motivational plan to keep employees
energized, directed and persistent to reduce key indicators of
lack of motivation such employee absences. This all has a ripple
effect on the business as a whole, as increased recruitment
costs, increased tardiness, increased fire fighting on the part of
management, lower productivity are introduced to the workforce
this causes an inevitable drop in sales and profitability.
Therefore managers hold employee motivation as a critical issue
as it has the potential to derail the business if not properly
handled by management (Sale, 2010). There has to be a relevant
combination of rewards, recognition, trust, leadership and
benefits that align with employee interests that will push them
to perform their work with great effort and consistency to serve
the demands of the organization.
MGT 301: Principles of Management
Course Description:
It is an introduction in management as a discipline and a
process. Major topics include the evolution
and scope of management, decision-making, planning and
strategy, organizing and staffing, leading
and control and change. The importance of management in the

10. global environment and ethical
considerations of management decisions are also included.
Prerequisite:
ENG 122 and second-semester sophomore standing
Textbooks:
The Textbook information which appears on our Saint Leo
Bookstore ordering site is as follows:
Robbins. Fund of Management (Custom). 11th edition. Pearson
Custom. ISBN: 9780135809761
Your Custom package was created from the following National
products:
Robbins, S. P., Coulter, M. K., & DeCenzo, D. A. (2020).
Fundamentals of Management (11th ed.). New York,
NY: Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-13-489884-1
This course is a part of the Common Body of Knowledge that all
business majors take. You will
be tested on this course content when you take the Peregrine
Comprehensive Program
Assessment. You are strongly encouraged to keep all notes,

11. access to your eBook through your
Vitalsource bookshelf, and if applicable, your print upgrade, for
this course to enable you to
prepare adequately for the test.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
1. Recall the scope of management and its processes.
2. Illustrate the principle concepts of management including
planning, organizing, leading, controlling,
decision making, and integrating issues.
3. Discuss the effects of culture on the management
environment.
4. Exhibit clear and concise oral communication skills.
5. Explain the goals of organizational behavior.
6. Discuss operation and value change management.
7. Explain a topic in the form of a team presentation to the
class.
8. Apply critical thinking skills to solve business problems.
9. SLU Core Value: Demonstrate the core values of community
and respect through collaboration and

12. participation in the team project.
Core Value:
Community - Saint Leo University develops hospitable
Christian learning communities everywhere we serve.
We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence
based on mutual trust and respect to create socially
responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to
learn, to change, and to serve.
Respect - Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all
individuals’ unique talents, respect their dignity,
and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work.
Our community’s strength depends on the unity and diversity of
our people, on the free exchange of ideas, and
on learning, living, and working harmoniously.
Evaluation:
Item Points Weight
Midterm Exam (1) 100 12.5%
Final Exam (1) 100 12.5%
Quizzes (2) 100 15%

13. Discussion (8) 100 10%
Written Assignments (6) 100 15%
Team Article Analysis Project (1) 100 35%
Total 1,800 100%
Quizzes:
Test your knowledge of course content in modules two and six.
Quizzes are multiple choice and worth 100
points each.
Discussions:
There are 8 discussion assignments worth 100 points each.
Students are required to make at least one
original post, and comment on two of their classmates’ postings
in each module.
Source Analysis Assignments:
There are 6 source Analysis Assignments worth 100 points each.
Written assignments include short research
reports and reflection assignments. Apply course theories to
your responses. You may find rubrics and
additional information on each assignment within the weekly
modules.
Midterm & Final Exam:

14. The midterm and final exam are worth 100 points each. Midterm
and final exams occur in modules four and
eight. Both exams include multiple choice and short-answer
questions.
Article Analysis Project (Team Assignment):
In this project, students apply their knowledge of the four
functions of management (planning, leading,
organizing and controlling) to current events. Locate an article
that represents each of the functions (you should
have four articles). The article should be no more than five
years old. Use the project instructions sheet to
analyze each article. Present the articles to the class in a
PowerPoint presentation. Each team member submits
a copy of the assignment via Chalk & Wire.
Grading Scale:
Grade Percentage
A 94% to 100%
A- 90% to 93%
B+ 87% to 89%

15. B 84% to 86%
B- 80% to 83%
C+ 77% to 79%
C 74% to 76%
C- 70% to 73%
D+ 67% to 69%
D 60% to 66%
F Below 60%
Course Schedule:
Module 1 Managers and Management
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
t.

16. Readings Read Chapter 1 in our textbook: Fundamentals of
Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an introduction to the class Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 1 Assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 2 The Management Environment
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
management.
organizations.

17. Readings Read Chapter 2 in our textbook: Fundamentals of
Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 2 Assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Quiz 1 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 3 Integrative Managerial Issues
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
Distinguish between ethical and unethical behaviors.
organizations.

18. nts for and against corporate social
responsibility.
Readings Read Chapter 3 in our textbook: Fundamentals of
Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 3 Assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 4 Foundations of Decision Making & Foundations of
Planning
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
-making process.
-making.
-making tools.

19. managers.
and contrast to goal setting and planning.
Readings Read Chapters 4 & 5 in our textbook: Fundamentals of
Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 4 Assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete the Midterm Exam Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 5 Organizational Structure and Design, Managing
Human Resources
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
organizational design.

20. zational
design.
important influences on
that process.
competent employees.
Readings Read Chapters 6 & 7 in our textbook: Fundamentals of
Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 5 Assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 6 Managing Change and Innovation, Foundations of
Individual Behavior,
Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

21. Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
change process.
role in stress.
characteristics such
as attitude, personality and perception play in it.
teams.
Readings Read Chapters 8, 9, & 10 in our textbook:
Fundamentals of Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT

22. Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Quiz 2 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 6 Assignment
Module 7 Motivating and Rewarding Employees, Leadership &
Trust, Managing
Communication & Information
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
on and related theories.
Compare and contrast contemporary issues in communication.
Readings Read Chapters 11,12, & 13 in our textbook:
Fundamentals of Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:

23. Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 8 Foundations of Control, Operations Management
Objectives
When you complete this module, you should be able to:
managers and
organizations.
Readings Read Chapters 14 & 15 in our textbook: Fundamentals
of Management Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete the Final Exam Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT

24. Submit the Final Project Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT