This document provides an overview of a Microsoft Excel model for valuing acquisitions and mergers. The model follows a four-step process: 1) determining standalone valuations for the acquirer and target, 2) valuing the combined firm including synergies, 3) determining an initial offer price for the target, and 4) assessing the combined firm's ability to finance the transaction. The document describes the worksheets in the model for forecasting financial statements, calculating valuations, and estimating deal metrics at each step of the process. Appendices include timelines, milestones, and responsibilities for completing a potential deal.
Paraphrase and Summary PracticeA paraphrase represents a restate.docxdunnramage
Paraphrase and Summary Practice
A paraphrase represents a restated version of something written by the original author without using the same words. It indicates the meaning of the text, but the wording and structure are different from the original. Paraphrased material will be about the same length as the original work. Keep in mind that a paraphrase must contain a citation because the ideas originate from another source.
A summary is similar to a paraphrase in that it consists of an original author’s ideas written without using the same words. A summary differs from a paraphrase in that it represents a condensed version of the main ideas.
This handout can help you become more familiar with correctly paraphrasing information from a source. Use the following guidelines when paraphrasing or summarizing text:
·
Read the information from the source, then go to a new page on the computer or close the book as you begin recording the main ideas. Any time you look back and forth from the source to the page you are writing on, you risk inadvertently copying from the source.
·
Use your own words to record what you believe the author said.
·
Add a citation.
·
Check the source when you have finished writing to be sure you have written the content in your own words.
Plagiarism results if any of the following elements are present in your paraphrase:
·
Synonyms are substituted for some of the original words, but most of the other words remain the same.
·
Three or four consecutive words in a phrase from the source are used without quotation marks.
·
The citation is missing from your paraphrase. If no citation is used, the material appears to the reader as your own idea.
Try It! Paraphrase and Summary Practice
Test yourself to see how well you can paraphrase and summarize information from a source. Remember to follow the guidelines to prevent plagiarism. After your practice, ask yourself the following questions, and make changes as necessary:
·
Did you use any of the same words that appear in the original?
·
Did you include a citation?
1.
Original source:
“Although even low levels of physical activity can provide some health benefits, evidence indicates that moderate to high levels of physical activity are required to provide major health benefits” (Powers, Dodd, & Jackson, 2014, Ch. 2). Note:
when citing direct quotes, use page numbers whenever possible, but chapter and paragraph headings are also permissible if there are no page numbers, as in this ebook.
Try paraphrasing:
Possible paraphrase:
A little exercise can be beneficial to our health, but activity that is more strenuous ensures that we remain as healthy as we can be (Powers, Dodd, & Jackson, 2014, Ch. 2). Note: when citing a paraphrase, it is best to include the page number. However, the use of chapters, headings, and paragraph numbers is permissible in the absence of a page number, as long as the citation is as specific as possible.
2.
Original source:
“A .
Synthesis #1 Assignment SheetOverviewHaving the Critique u.docxmattinsonjanel
Synthesis #1 Assignment Sheet
Overview
Having the Critique under your belt as well as quite a few journal entries must feel pretty good! Use this confidence as we now move into our first long paper of the semester, Synthesis #1. At first, see this paper as an extended argument you make about a particular topic using secondary sources to persuade your reader.
Topic Selection
I really want you to explore a topic that interests you and motivates you to think critically and write persuasively. Do not simply summarize a reading and claim that it is “right” or “wrong.” Instead, you must see connections between readings and extend the thinking here in a way you see fit. Look around the world around you, think of topics you have thoughts about in this and other courses, and also speculate about what would happen if you took the thinking of certain authors further in your desired direction. I only require that your topic must deal in some way with media and pop culture—the theme of our readings in the course thus far. We will spend time in class brainstorming topics as well as looking at sample essays.
What is a Synthesis?
If anything confuses a student when writing an essay like this, it is the actual term “synthesis”. Don’t worry too much about this term; instead, see what you are doing as arguing a position with a variety of sources to help you. What you want to do in this essay is show that you can both sustain a logical and persuasive argument, and control sources and their use to your persuasive end. Try to have your secondary sources have a “dialogue” with each other in terms of what they do and do not agree with in relation to your argued positions. We will practice this in class. As a matter of fact, we have been practicing this since the first week of class in discussion (esp. the lively discussion we have had in class).
Additional Help with Synthesis
It is very important in this essay to “Establish connections among readings”. The more you can have a “dialogue” between your sources, the more credible you will be as an author and the more importance you may place on your assessment of the ideas being discussed.
This is an essay that may really be helped out by using some of the templates from They Say/I Say. I am not going to assign that you use them in a certain order, but I do think that the templates are excellent ways to start “saying something” if you are stuck. Review pages 55-75 in They Say/I Say for some directions.
Required Sources
I am requiring you to use between 4-6 sources to help your write your essay here. I would like you to use at least 2 from the readings in our 102 textbook . You may certainly use more. You may also bring in other sources you find on your own as long as they are credible and work in the assignment. Overall, I think you would be best served using 3-4 sources from the textbook, but I leave it open to you. Please use MLA Style for this essay as well as a Works Cited page.
The Assignment
Compose a 5- ...
General Instructions for Case Studies A case study is a s.docxhanneloremccaffery
General Instructions for Case Studies
A case study is a short description of a real business situation. Analyzing case studies gives you
the opportunity to apply those concepts to real business problems. Cases are generally written
for several types of analysis. Usually, there is not a "right or wrong" answer. Rather, cases
provide a vehicle for you to demonstrate your understanding and ability to apply course
concepts. You must use appropriate sources (properly cited) to support your position. Check your
analysis by assessing how well it demonstrates your subject knowledge. If your answer relies on
your impressions of the topic prior to taking this course, it is likely that the analysis is not your
best effort.
Simply answering the questions which are part of the case is not enough; consider the questions
to be clues to the important concepts and facts. You are strongly encouraged to use the following
outline so that your analysis is organized appropriately:
1. Identify both the key issues and the underlying issues. In identifying the issues, you
should be able to connect them to the business principles which apply to this situation.
2. Discuss the facts which affect these issues. The case may have too much information. In
your discussion, you should filter the information and discuss those facts which are
pertinent to the issues identified above.
3. Discuss your tentative solution to the problem and how you would implement your
solution. What actions would you propose to correct the situation, based on the
knowledge you have gained in this course? Be sure to support your recommendation by
citing references in the text and in the supplementary readings. You should also draw
on other references such as business periodicals and relevant journals. Remember that
an ANALYSIS is more than simply a SUMMARY of the Case Study.
4. Discuss follow-up and contingency plans. How will the organization know that your
proposed solution is working? What should they do if it does not work?
It may be helpful for you to "role-play" this assignment. Your presentation should cover the
points listed above. By "role-playing" the situation, using the questions at the end of the case as
hints, and by using this guide, you should be able to develop an action-oriented analysis with a
recommended course of action.
Your analysis of each case study should be a minimum of 4 pages and written in APA format.
Evaluation Criteria:
• Have you identified the critical issues/problems in the case and analyzed the key facts
related to the issues/problems?
• Have you discussed a tentative solution that addresses the issues/problems and how you
would implement your solution?
• Is information from the textbook and other sources integrated into your analysis
appropriately? For all sources, you must provide complete citations.
• Is the paper professionally presented? Remember your audience. It is important to
present you ...
Question 1 1. When making a strategic decision, the leader consi.docxIRESH3
Question 1
1. When making a strategic decision, the leader considers:
whether a particular choice will have a high or low strategic impact on the business and whether execution of the decision will be right or wrong.
how the choice fits into the hierarchy of wants.
whether a particular choice will have a high or low strategic impact on the business and whether execution of the decision will be easy or difficult.
how the choice fits into the hierarchy of needs.
10 points
Question 2
1. Organizations that want to encourage innovation:
communicate a sense of urgency.
avoid the use of lateral thinking.
provide assistance to workers who lose their jobs.
hire people who display the characteristics of creative individuals.
10 points
Question 3
1. Employees resist change because:
it violates creative intuition.
it violates the reciprocal relationship between employees and the organization.
they believe that change will add something of value to their job.
they have full information about future events.
10 points
Question 4
1. Self-reference means that:
each individual is working in his own direction.
each element in a system will serve the mission of the whole system.
every department can develop its own vision, independent of the company vision.
people who do not have a clear vision of the future have little chance of success.
10 points
Question 5
1. The manager of a successful mail order clothing company decided to implement teams, but the idea failed. According to the model for making strategic decisions, this idea was:
high impact, hard to execute.
low impact, easy to execute.
low impact, hard to execute.
high impact, easy to execute.
10 points
Question 6
1. Whereas vision continues to grow and change, the mission:
also continues to grow and change.
persists in the face of changing technologies.
changes with economic conditions.
reflects environmental shifts.
10 points
Question 7
1. ______________is the general plan of action that describes resource allocation and other activities for dealing with the environment and helping the organization attain its goals.
Charismatic leadership
Strategy
Vision
Mission
10 points
Question 8
1. _____________means the ability to anticipate and envision the future and maintain flexibility.
Mission
Transactional leadership
Strategic leadership
Vision
10 points
Question 9
1. _________ is a set of systematic techniques for changing mental concepts and generating new ones.
Lateral thinking
Idea incubator
Creativity
Idea champion
10 points
Question 10
1. Which of the following is a tool to implement change?
Supervision
Volunteering
Participation/Involvement
Commitment
There is no essay on this one, just 1 to 10 multiple choices and the article critique below. Thank you!
Unit VIII Article Critique
Utilize the research databases at the CSU Online Library and select two peer-reviewed, scholarly articles. The first article ...
Paraphrase and Summary PracticeA paraphrase represents a restate.docxdunnramage
Paraphrase and Summary Practice
A paraphrase represents a restated version of something written by the original author without using the same words. It indicates the meaning of the text, but the wording and structure are different from the original. Paraphrased material will be about the same length as the original work. Keep in mind that a paraphrase must contain a citation because the ideas originate from another source.
A summary is similar to a paraphrase in that it consists of an original author’s ideas written without using the same words. A summary differs from a paraphrase in that it represents a condensed version of the main ideas.
This handout can help you become more familiar with correctly paraphrasing information from a source. Use the following guidelines when paraphrasing or summarizing text:
·
Read the information from the source, then go to a new page on the computer or close the book as you begin recording the main ideas. Any time you look back and forth from the source to the page you are writing on, you risk inadvertently copying from the source.
·
Use your own words to record what you believe the author said.
·
Add a citation.
·
Check the source when you have finished writing to be sure you have written the content in your own words.
Plagiarism results if any of the following elements are present in your paraphrase:
·
Synonyms are substituted for some of the original words, but most of the other words remain the same.
·
Three or four consecutive words in a phrase from the source are used without quotation marks.
·
The citation is missing from your paraphrase. If no citation is used, the material appears to the reader as your own idea.
Try It! Paraphrase and Summary Practice
Test yourself to see how well you can paraphrase and summarize information from a source. Remember to follow the guidelines to prevent plagiarism. After your practice, ask yourself the following questions, and make changes as necessary:
·
Did you use any of the same words that appear in the original?
·
Did you include a citation?
1.
Original source:
“Although even low levels of physical activity can provide some health benefits, evidence indicates that moderate to high levels of physical activity are required to provide major health benefits” (Powers, Dodd, & Jackson, 2014, Ch. 2). Note:
when citing direct quotes, use page numbers whenever possible, but chapter and paragraph headings are also permissible if there are no page numbers, as in this ebook.
Try paraphrasing:
Possible paraphrase:
A little exercise can be beneficial to our health, but activity that is more strenuous ensures that we remain as healthy as we can be (Powers, Dodd, & Jackson, 2014, Ch. 2). Note: when citing a paraphrase, it is best to include the page number. However, the use of chapters, headings, and paragraph numbers is permissible in the absence of a page number, as long as the citation is as specific as possible.
2.
Original source:
“A .
Synthesis #1 Assignment SheetOverviewHaving the Critique u.docxmattinsonjanel
Synthesis #1 Assignment Sheet
Overview
Having the Critique under your belt as well as quite a few journal entries must feel pretty good! Use this confidence as we now move into our first long paper of the semester, Synthesis #1. At first, see this paper as an extended argument you make about a particular topic using secondary sources to persuade your reader.
Topic Selection
I really want you to explore a topic that interests you and motivates you to think critically and write persuasively. Do not simply summarize a reading and claim that it is “right” or “wrong.” Instead, you must see connections between readings and extend the thinking here in a way you see fit. Look around the world around you, think of topics you have thoughts about in this and other courses, and also speculate about what would happen if you took the thinking of certain authors further in your desired direction. I only require that your topic must deal in some way with media and pop culture—the theme of our readings in the course thus far. We will spend time in class brainstorming topics as well as looking at sample essays.
What is a Synthesis?
If anything confuses a student when writing an essay like this, it is the actual term “synthesis”. Don’t worry too much about this term; instead, see what you are doing as arguing a position with a variety of sources to help you. What you want to do in this essay is show that you can both sustain a logical and persuasive argument, and control sources and their use to your persuasive end. Try to have your secondary sources have a “dialogue” with each other in terms of what they do and do not agree with in relation to your argued positions. We will practice this in class. As a matter of fact, we have been practicing this since the first week of class in discussion (esp. the lively discussion we have had in class).
Additional Help with Synthesis
It is very important in this essay to “Establish connections among readings”. The more you can have a “dialogue” between your sources, the more credible you will be as an author and the more importance you may place on your assessment of the ideas being discussed.
This is an essay that may really be helped out by using some of the templates from They Say/I Say. I am not going to assign that you use them in a certain order, but I do think that the templates are excellent ways to start “saying something” if you are stuck. Review pages 55-75 in They Say/I Say for some directions.
Required Sources
I am requiring you to use between 4-6 sources to help your write your essay here. I would like you to use at least 2 from the readings in our 102 textbook . You may certainly use more. You may also bring in other sources you find on your own as long as they are credible and work in the assignment. Overall, I think you would be best served using 3-4 sources from the textbook, but I leave it open to you. Please use MLA Style for this essay as well as a Works Cited page.
The Assignment
Compose a 5- ...
General Instructions for Case Studies A case study is a s.docxhanneloremccaffery
General Instructions for Case Studies
A case study is a short description of a real business situation. Analyzing case studies gives you
the opportunity to apply those concepts to real business problems. Cases are generally written
for several types of analysis. Usually, there is not a "right or wrong" answer. Rather, cases
provide a vehicle for you to demonstrate your understanding and ability to apply course
concepts. You must use appropriate sources (properly cited) to support your position. Check your
analysis by assessing how well it demonstrates your subject knowledge. If your answer relies on
your impressions of the topic prior to taking this course, it is likely that the analysis is not your
best effort.
Simply answering the questions which are part of the case is not enough; consider the questions
to be clues to the important concepts and facts. You are strongly encouraged to use the following
outline so that your analysis is organized appropriately:
1. Identify both the key issues and the underlying issues. In identifying the issues, you
should be able to connect them to the business principles which apply to this situation.
2. Discuss the facts which affect these issues. The case may have too much information. In
your discussion, you should filter the information and discuss those facts which are
pertinent to the issues identified above.
3. Discuss your tentative solution to the problem and how you would implement your
solution. What actions would you propose to correct the situation, based on the
knowledge you have gained in this course? Be sure to support your recommendation by
citing references in the text and in the supplementary readings. You should also draw
on other references such as business periodicals and relevant journals. Remember that
an ANALYSIS is more than simply a SUMMARY of the Case Study.
4. Discuss follow-up and contingency plans. How will the organization know that your
proposed solution is working? What should they do if it does not work?
It may be helpful for you to "role-play" this assignment. Your presentation should cover the
points listed above. By "role-playing" the situation, using the questions at the end of the case as
hints, and by using this guide, you should be able to develop an action-oriented analysis with a
recommended course of action.
Your analysis of each case study should be a minimum of 4 pages and written in APA format.
Evaluation Criteria:
• Have you identified the critical issues/problems in the case and analyzed the key facts
related to the issues/problems?
• Have you discussed a tentative solution that addresses the issues/problems and how you
would implement your solution?
• Is information from the textbook and other sources integrated into your analysis
appropriately? For all sources, you must provide complete citations.
• Is the paper professionally presented? Remember your audience. It is important to
present you ...
Question 1 1. When making a strategic decision, the leader consi.docxIRESH3
Question 1
1. When making a strategic decision, the leader considers:
whether a particular choice will have a high or low strategic impact on the business and whether execution of the decision will be right or wrong.
how the choice fits into the hierarchy of wants.
whether a particular choice will have a high or low strategic impact on the business and whether execution of the decision will be easy or difficult.
how the choice fits into the hierarchy of needs.
10 points
Question 2
1. Organizations that want to encourage innovation:
communicate a sense of urgency.
avoid the use of lateral thinking.
provide assistance to workers who lose their jobs.
hire people who display the characteristics of creative individuals.
10 points
Question 3
1. Employees resist change because:
it violates creative intuition.
it violates the reciprocal relationship between employees and the organization.
they believe that change will add something of value to their job.
they have full information about future events.
10 points
Question 4
1. Self-reference means that:
each individual is working in his own direction.
each element in a system will serve the mission of the whole system.
every department can develop its own vision, independent of the company vision.
people who do not have a clear vision of the future have little chance of success.
10 points
Question 5
1. The manager of a successful mail order clothing company decided to implement teams, but the idea failed. According to the model for making strategic decisions, this idea was:
high impact, hard to execute.
low impact, easy to execute.
low impact, hard to execute.
high impact, easy to execute.
10 points
Question 6
1. Whereas vision continues to grow and change, the mission:
also continues to grow and change.
persists in the face of changing technologies.
changes with economic conditions.
reflects environmental shifts.
10 points
Question 7
1. ______________is the general plan of action that describes resource allocation and other activities for dealing with the environment and helping the organization attain its goals.
Charismatic leadership
Strategy
Vision
Mission
10 points
Question 8
1. _____________means the ability to anticipate and envision the future and maintain flexibility.
Mission
Transactional leadership
Strategic leadership
Vision
10 points
Question 9
1. _________ is a set of systematic techniques for changing mental concepts and generating new ones.
Lateral thinking
Idea incubator
Creativity
Idea champion
10 points
Question 10
1. Which of the following is a tool to implement change?
Supervision
Volunteering
Participation/Involvement
Commitment
There is no essay on this one, just 1 to 10 multiple choices and the article critique below. Thank you!
Unit VIII Article Critique
Utilize the research databases at the CSU Online Library and select two peer-reviewed, scholarly articles. The first article ...
Persuasive Speech Outline Template
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention Getter:
B. Your Credibility: (What is your interest/experience with this topic? Why should we listen to you?
C. Audience Relevance: (Why should your audience care about this topic?)
D. Preview Main Points:
Transition: (Connect your introduction to your 1st main point.)
II. SPEECH BODY
A. The Problem:
1. Supporting Material
2. Supporting Material
3. Supporting Material
(You may have more or less support based on your information.)
Transition: (Connect your 1st main point to your 2nd main point.)
B. The
Solution
:
1. Supporting Material
2. Supporting Material
3. Supporting Material
(You may have more or less support based on your information.)
Transition: (Connect your 2nd main point to your conclusion.)
III.CONCLUSION
A. Summarize Your Main Points:
B. Memorable Final Statement:
Remember that you must cite your sources (in-text) in your outline, where you used a source. This speech requires you to use at least 3 sources that will be cited orally during the delivery of your speech. You should use APA format to cite your sources in-text. For example, you can cite a source at the end of the information given − (Otto, 2016). Or you can cite it at the beginning, for example: According to Professor Otto (2016) you may also need to include page number(s) if using a direct quotation. Please be mindful of your formatting and consult the APA links given to you through the FSCJ Library about APA formatting.
Targeting Incentives Scoring Guide
CRITERIA
NON-PERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Describe a situation in which a selected individual incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Does not identify a situation in which a selected individual incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Identifies a situation in which a selected individual incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Describes a situation in which a selected individual incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Justifies why a selected individual incentive plan would be most appropriate for a particular situation.
Describe a situation in which a selected team incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Does not identify a situation in which a selected team incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Identifies a situation in which a selected team incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Describes a situation in which a selected individual team plan would be most appropriate.
Justifies why a selected team incentive plan would be most appropriate for a particular situation.
Describe a situation in which a selected long-term incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Does not identify a situation in which a selected long-term incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Describes a situation in which a selected long-term incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Describes a situation in which a selected individual long-term plan would be most appropriate.
Justifies why a selected long-term incentive pla ...
Factory Simulation Paper – Part 2 I know that several of you are.docxmecklenburgstrelitzh
Factory Simulation Paper – Part 2
I know that several of you are concerned about the format and length of this paper since they are not defined. Here are some tips that I have learned about Operations Management that might help.
Two ways that business professionals display information is in a Decision Paper or Information Paper. These are both very similar with the only difference being that the information paper is designed to inform a decision maker and a decision paper is providing the information necessary to make a decision. At this point in your short Operations Manager career I would recommend an Information Paper approach. This way you can specifically inform your boss (the CEO) what you have done to the factory and what the results were.
Here is a typical Information Paper format.
Title Page: With your name, the title of your paper (use something real, not MGT 307), and a date
Body:
Start with an introductory paragraph that informs the boss of what you are trying to tell them.
Bottom Line paragraph that says where you are and what is next. This should be short.
Assumptions paragraph that states any assumptions that you made or will have to make in the future.
Facts and Analysis paragraphs are the meat and potatoes. What did you do? What did you expect to happen? What really did happen? Support these facts with graphics. The graphics can be visual displays of data or tables of data. You choose how best to sell your results. You can do this either as a week by week discussion or by a topic (forecasting, scheduling, etc.).
Summary and conclusion: This set of paragraphs brings all of the highlights to a close.
References – if you need them. I don’t require them unless you specifically call out something that the boss may need to take a deeper look at.
Hopefully this format now allows you to tell your story about the three things that you are being graded on:
1. How did your team’s factory improve over time? Use real metrics to show that your team became more effective and more efficient. 15 points
2. What did your team do and how did it affect your team’s results? Use real metrics to show what happened. 50 points
3. What would you do differently and why? Use information from the book/slides/videos/class to support your comments. 35 points
Good luck!
Factory Process Improvement Update
The First Two Months
Jerry Burch
April 2, 2018
Purpose:
This paper provides information about what we have done over the first two months to improve the factory effectiveness and efficiency. We have several things that have worked well and others that we are still working on.
Bottom Line:
In the first two months we have increased X by Y. We expect this to continue since we still have several projects that are just now beginning to take effect. In particular we anticipate … which will …
Assumptions:
We assumed that continuous improvement processes will be used to improve efficiency and effectiveness without hiring any.
Module 1 - Case
Managing Individual Behavior
Assignment Overview
The cases in this class follow an experiential approach. This means you will reflect on your own experience in an organization and then apply the concepts from the module materials to
think critically
about these experiences and understand them better. The structure of the course and the assignments follow Kolb’s model of the adult learning process, which is discussed on the
Module 1 Home page
. [If you skipped the Module 1--Home page, you should read it now before you attempt to go any further.]
Case Assignment
Think about an experience you have had where you felt extremely motivated. Then, in a 4- page paper, analyze this experience according to the Kolb format below. Each subtitle represents a different section of the paper. You can use the subtitles as headings.
Introduction:
Discuss the topic of the paper and how you will approach it. It is best to write this section after you have written the rest of the paper.
Concrete Experience:
Begin with a specific situation/event. Describe the experience where you felt extremely motivated. Be objective and focus on just the facts: who, what, where, when, and how – similar to how a newspaper article is written -- as if you were composing a newspaper article.
Reflective Observation:
Reflect upon that experience from the multiple perspectives of other people involved or affected in the experience. Step back from the situation, look at the experience from your own viewpoint,
and
the viewpoints of all other parties involved or affected. You want to look at the circumstances surrounding the experience from every relevant perspective. Why was the experience motivating to you? What did others do that increased your motivation? Was the situation (or would the situation) also be motivating to others? (Note: Your discussion of theories and models from your module materials belongs in the following section.)
Abstract Conceptualization:
Use critical thinking skills in order to understand and interpret the experience at a deeper, more generalizable level. Interpret and understand the events you have described by drawing on the concepts, theories, and models in the background material from this module. What behavior patterns can you identify in yourself and others that are similar to the ones described in the material on motivation, values, and/or goals? How do these concepts and principles explain
why
you were motivated? What general principles of motivation can you derive from this analysis? Be sure to cite all references to concepts, ideas, and quotes you use that come from any outside source. Be sure to apply
at least
three concepts, theories, and/or models and cite all references to concepts, ideas, and/or quotes that you use from any outside source.
[This Abstract Conceptualization section is the “heart” of your paper. Using critical thinking skills, provide a clear, specific discussion on the logic, theories ...
Storytelling Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED
Analyze the tools leaders
can use to build trust and
relationships, foster
collaboration, and help
employees feel engaged
with their work.
Does not analyze the tools
leaders can use to build trust
and relationships, foster
collaboration, and help
employees feel engaged with
their work.
Analyzes the tools leaders can
use to build trust and
relationships, foster
collaboration, and help
employees feel engaged with
their work, but the analysis is
incomplete.
Analyzes the tools leaders
can use to build trust and
relationships, foster
collaboration, and help
employees feel engaged with
their work.
Evaluates the tools leaders can
use to build trust and
relationships, foster
collaboration, and help
employees feel engaged with
their work.
Explain ways in which
leaders use storytelling to
build trust and
relationships.
Does not explain ways in
which leaders use
storytelling to build trust and
relationships.
Identifies situations when
storytelling might be useful.
Explains ways in which
leaders use storytelling to
build trust and relationships.
Explains ways in which leaders
use storytelling to build trust
and relationship and provides
specific examples and
supporting evidence.
Apply storytelling skills to a
workplace situation where
trust and collaboration are
essential.
Does not apply storytelling
skills to a workplace situation
where trust and collaboration
are essential.
Applies storytelling skills to a
workplace situation where trust
and collaboration are essential,
but the story is not well-
organized or is not appropriate
for the intended audience.
Applies storytelling skills to a
workplace situation where
trust and collaboration are
essential.
Applies storytelling skills to a
workplace situation where trust
and collaboration are essential
with a well-organized narrative
that is appropriate in tone and
length.
Develop text using
organization, structure, and
transitions that demonstrate
understanding of the
relationship between the
main topic and subtopics.
Does not include all
components, and organizes
text inappropriately for the
assessment.
Provides an unclear
introductory statement and/or
presents the text in paragraphs
with unclear main ideas and/or
transitional phrases.
Develops text using
organization, structure, and
transitions that demonstrate
understanding of the
relationship between the
main topic and subtopics.
Develops a strong introductory
statement and organizes text
with skillful transitions into
paragraphs with clear main
ideas, sufficient evidence,
analysis, and linking
information.
Integrate appropriate use of
scholarly sources,
evidence, and citation style.
Includes plagiarized
information.
Does not synthesize
information from sources
and/or the credibility of the
sources is questionable.
Integrates appropriate use of
scholarly sou.
Advice from the Effective Writing CenterTO Denise Ga.docxcoubroughcosta
Advice from the Effective Writing Center
TO: Denise Gallimore-Allen
FROM: Joan Mitcheil
DATE: April 1, 2019
SUBJECT: Collaboration
Congratulations on your progress in writing this assignment for ASCM 632.
My name is Joan, and it’s my pleasure to work with you today. Writing is both an art and a science; we will work on some important cornerstones to help ground you. Before we begin, let’s review a few important guidelines and resources:
· Students may submit one request for advice (either written feedback or live online advising) every 48 hours.
· You are welcome to come to the Effective Writing Center for help at any stage in the writing process, whether you are just getting started an assignment or want feedback on a rough draft.
· Resources to help you revise your writing assignment are hyperlinked within this letter and in the More Resources section at the end.
· Before reading this advice, please review the writing that you submitted. We’ve pasted your draft at the end of this advice letter.
At the EWC we are attentive readers who help you improve as a writer by explaining and modeling effective writing skills. For a more detailed discussion of our services, please click this link and visit the Effective Writing Center web site.
Are You Interested in More Help?
Schedule a Live Advising Appointment!
· The Effective Writing Center also offers live, online advising via teleconference. You can submit an appointment request through the MyUMUC portal.
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· Join the UMUC Effective Writing Center Google+ community. Here, all UMUC students and faculty members can find resources to help students improve their writing. Whether you are a student who needs your paper reviewed or a faculty member who would like us to provide a guest lecture on writing for your class, the EWC is here to help. Click here to join!
Advice Overview
Denise, we will discuss the following strategies that can help you to strengthen your paper:
· thesis statement
· paragraph structure
· APA style formatting
As I work with your review, I will use green to highlight your work and red for my suggestions, so that you will be able to see any revisions. I hope this proves helpful. Also included will be websites dealing with the area under discussion for you to check out for further reference.
Although we will cover revisions and rules, your professor’s instructions always take precedence over any advice you receive from the EWC. If you have any questions, refer to your assignment guidelines first and don’t hesitate to ask your professor to clarify any unanswered questions.
Assignment Management
Denise, I thank you for submitting most of the assignment requirements. Our goal is to ensure that your paper meets your professor’s assignment requirements as closely as possible, so this information is a.
Advice OverviewWe will discuss the following str.docxnettletondevon
Advice Overview
We will discuss the following strategies that can help you to strengthen your paper:
· Providing a more comprehensive introduction that clarifies the scope of your paper
· Ensuring that each of your paraphrases is cited correctly to avoid accidental plagiarism
· Providing more specific evidence for some of your claims to more effectively support your argument
· Defining key terms
· Using APA style correctly
· Addressing some sentence level issues
Please note that I will include text from the original draft in blue, and any suggestions that I add will be in green.
Although we will cover revisions and rules, your professor’s instructions always take precedence over any advice you receive from the EWC. If you have any questions, refer to your assignment guidelines first and don’t hesitate to ask your professor to clarify any unanswered questions.
Assignment Management
Thank you for submitting the assignment requirements. Our goal is to ensure that your paper meets your professor’s assignment requirements as closely as possible, so this information is a big help!
Below is a table with an overview of your assignment, what you have completed, and what you need to fulfill the requirements.
Assignment Requires
You Have
You Need
Identify ethical issues that arise in domestic and global business environments using an understanding of ethical concepts and of legal and business principles.
Develop and evaluate alternatives to, and recommend solutions for, ethical dilemmas, taking into account ethical and legal requirements and the essential mission of the business enterprise.
Effectively communicate to internal and external business stakeholders the complexities of ethical issues, suggesting and analyzing various solutions in order to ensure appropriate business practices and accountability.
A paper that addresses these three areas, but see some suggestions.
You fulfill these requirements, but your introduction should better clarify that you will cover potential solutions and recommendations in your paper.
Third person writing is required. Third person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing).
You fulfill these requirements.
Do not use contractions and do not quote. Instead, paraphrase.
I did not notice any contractions, and you do paraphrase instead of quote. However, please see my commentson paraphrasing
To ensure that each of your paraphrases is accurately cited.
Create a document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product will be between 6-8 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page.
You fulfill these requirements, but see some suggestions.
You don’t need to add length for the sake of adding length, but see my suggestions on adding more specific examples to better support your points.
Use the following format with headings:
Create a title page with title, your name, the course, th.
Your initial post should be 2-3 paragraphs in length.Inclu.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post should be
2-3 paragraphs
in length.
Include one peer reviewed journal article to support your post. You can search for a journal article from Welder Library EResources. (Ex: Risk of social media or social media polices, etc.).
Your
initial post is due by Thursday
. This allows you and your classmates time to read and reply.
Make sure to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis by using research and personal work experiences.
For full credit, you are required to
respond
to a minimum of two classmates
. Please begin your reply by addressing the student by name. Your
responses
must be completed by Sunday at midnight
.
Please refer to the rubric for the grading requirements. You can view the rubric by clicking on the wheel in the upper right corner and selecting "show rubric."
Scott Lefor,
The release of information to the public – including through social media – can impact everything from a company’s image before the public to an individual’s image before a company. Jackson et al. (2020) note that while “strategic HR use of social media can build the employer’s reputation in the labor market and help HR professionals to reach candidates and current employees,” the use of social media can also “lead to the disclosure of trade secrets” or present a negative image of the company (p. 21). While companies place substantial hours and dollars into cultivating a favorable brand image before the public, a careless comment or complaint by an employee or contractor on social media can go viral and counteract such marketing efforts. In such cases, companies may find themselves forced to address such comments or complaints before the public in an attempt to save the brand image they have worked so hard to build.
In addition to impacting the image of a company, careless social media posts can also impact potential and current employees before the company. According to Melton and Miller (2015), while “most students appear to know that the content they post” on social media could be viewed negatively by “potential employers,” many students continue to do so (p. 678). Through social media, what would have been a careless comment if spoken aloud becomes a permanent statement viewable by countless individuals. Furthermore, comments and images referencing illegal activities or poor decision-making and communicating abilities become enshrined for potential and current employers to reference and base hiring and firing decisions upon.
It is worth noting that careless comments via social media can go beyond “negative,” and can sometimes involve trade secrets (as noted). While negative comments can cast a shadow over a company’s brand, comments revealing trade secrets can jeopardize long-term strategies, losing hard-won competitive edges. As referenced above, Melton and Miller (2015) assert that even though individuals know of such risks, many continue to post comments that can be understood to be “careless.”
In short, informa.
Your initial post should be made during Unit 2, January 21st at 4.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post should be made during
Unit 2, January 21st at 4:00 pm.
Submissions after this time will not be accepted.
Please respond to the following questions:
In 6-7 sentences, compare and contrast one of the dance television shows referenced in this unit (try to choose a show that has not already been referenced by another student) to that of the American Dance Marathons, considering such questions as:
How does the socioeconomic and sociopolitical climate of the time affect how dance is presented and how the participants are treated/portrayed?
Discuss the Issue of exploitation, who was exploited, who did the exploiting, and how?
What aspects were theatre, and what aspects were real? How were these exaggerated?
What are the reinforced stereotypes present in the competitions?
Tell us about the idea that drama sells.
Use specific terminology and concepts discussed in class thus far. Make sure that you are citing all sources, or being clear that your statement is your idea/belief/observation.
.
Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA forma.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post should be at least
450+ words
and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review
2 Replies each with minimum
100 words
.
.
Your initial post should be made during Unit 2, january 21st at 4.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post should be made during
Unit 2, january 21st at 4:00 pm.
Submissions after this time will not be accepted.
Please respond to the following questions:
Using the “Tools to Analyze Dance on Screen” document (based off of the video about film analysis), find and provide a link to a music video (not yet shown in class or by another student). Analyze how the video is representing the “brand” for the artist, what the video is representing, and how dance is used to accomplish this. What does this video say about their values and interests and who they are?Analyze by focusing on some of the following: the use of the camera, editing, and art direction, in addition to the dancing/movement and use of the body. Use specific terminology and concepts discussed in class thus far. Make sure that you are citing all sources, or being clear that your statement is your idea/belief/observation.
.
Your initial post should be made during, Submissions after this time.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post should be made during, Submissions after this time will not be accepted.
Please respond to the following questions:
Consider the movie caricature assigned to your last name, provide a brief description/definition of the caricatures and provide a movie/television/cartoon/internet character that fits this caricature, and one that counters it. Provide a brief explanation of how both do/do not fit. Make sure that you are citing all sources, or being clear that your statement is your idea/belief/observation.
Last names starting with A-E:
The Tom Caricature
Last names starting with F-J:
The Mammy Caricature
Last names starting with K-O:
The Brute/Buck Caricature
Last names starting with P-S:
The Coon Caricature
Last names starting with T-Z:
The Jezebel
.
Your essay should address the following.(a) How is the biologic.docxdanhaley45372
Your essay should address the following.
(a) How is the biological and social elements distinguished in Language?
(b) Explain briefly the phonology, syntax and semantics of language.
(c) The common features of language and pre linguistic mentality.
(d) What has language got that prelinguistic mentality lacks?
(e) What are the features of consciousness tat language lacks?
(f) What are the functions of language and explain the difference between representation and expression.
(g) Show the features of language that is active in creating society.
(h) Sho how commitments are part and parcel of using langue.
(i) How does language enable us to construct social institutions?
The essay should be written in nontechnical, straightforward, ordinary language. The essay should be a approximately a 1000 words, without errors that might impede their understanding as a reader. If you use a technical term please immediately say how the term is to be understood.
.
Your initial post is due by midnight (1159 PM) on Thursday. You mus.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post is due by midnight (11:59 PM) on Thursday. You must write at least 400 words on Olive Senior's "The Pain Tree" and Ana Menéndez's "Her Mother's House" (in other words, at least 200 words for each story).
Instead of relying on plot summary you will support your interpretation by using and analyzing textual evidence. When you quote the story make sure you cite the page number: for instance, after the quotation put the page number in parenthesis (60). Avoid writing out "on page 60". When you quote a passage from the story make sure you introduce the context and that you are analyzing the meaning of what you quoted.
I encourage your own formulations, but address the following prompts (you can address them in any order and be sure to write at least three or more paragraphs):
In the short stories, you are going to encounter protagonists attempting to reconnect and remember (as in "putting together again") their Caribbean "home" spaces. How have their perceptions of their Caribbean homelands been shaped by their parents? What new perceptions do they gain and how does this transform their view of themselves and their history?
Victor Shklovsky argues that
ostranenie
("making strange" in Russian, and also translated as estrangement/defamiliarization) is the essence of literature. Where in the two stories do we encounter descriptions of estranged perception? Analyze the significance of these moments in the stories. Be sure to consult and cite Shkovsky's essay (especially his definition of
ostranenie
on page 80) to support your analysis.
For our annotation assignment, we learned how to notice patterns and overlooked meanings that helped us understand "Sonny's Blues" more fully. In "The Pain Tree" and "Her Mother's House" what patterns, connections or implied meanings did you notice structuring the stories?
.
Your individual sub-topic written (MIN of 1, MAX 3 pages)You.docxdanhaley45372
Your individual sub-topic written (MIN of 1, MAX 3 pages)
Your portion of the White Paper must include one of the following:
1. Introduction/Summary
2. History/Background and Context
3. Problem (Defined)
4. Discussion to relate point of view from sources used
5. Writer takes a position
6.
Solution
/s
7. Conclusion.
.
Your HR project to develop a centralized model of deliveri.docxdanhaley45372
Your HR project to develop a centralized model of delivering HR services has progressed through very critical stages of the project thus far. It is now time to present actionable, decision-making information to project leaders. This can be best accomplished when projects have been successfully managed, devoid of any major risks, and have been properly closed out and finalized.
Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:
1. Explain what it means to successfully direct and manage project work and identify and discuss 3-4 strategies you might use to manage and sustain progress in your HR project. Be specific.
2. Identify and discuss a minimum of 3 strategies that could be used to address and resolve any risks within the control of the project. HINT: See Exhibit 14.5 in the textbook. Is any one of the strategies you selected more important than the others? Why?
Exhibit 14.5
RISK EVENT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES RISKS WITHIN PROJECT CONTROL
Understand and control WBS
Closely monitor and control activity progress
Closely manage all project changes
Document all change requests
Increase overtime to stay on schedule
Isolate problems and reschedule other activities
Research challenging issues early
RISKS PARTIALLY WITHIN PROJECT CONTROL
Establish limits to customer expectations
Build relationships by understanding project from client’s perspective
Use honesty in managing client expectations
Work with client to reprioritize cost, schedule, scope, and/or quality
Carefully escalate problems
Build team commitment and enthusiasm
RISKS OUTSIDE PROJECT CONTROL
Understand project context and environment
Actively monitor project environment
Understand willingness or reluctance of stakeholders to agree to changes
3. Describe 2-3 actions a project manager may take as they begin to close out the project. Be sure to justify using the actions you discuss.
4. Review Project Management in Action: The Power of Lessons Learned (pages 518-520 in the textbook) and provide an overview to the project team on the significance of the information. Be specific.
Pg 518-520 from book
PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ACTION The Power of Lessons Learned Projects are discrete. They have a beginning and an end, at which time the project team disbands and moves on to other things. Despite the fact there has inevitably been significant tacit learning during the project, there is often only a limited capture of this into a sharable form for future reuse. Too often, as the project team dissolves, the learning fades into the memories of individuals minds. This makes it extremely difficult for others to benefit in the future from the insights learned. The usual excuses for this loss echoing through the corridors include just too hard, not enough time, team disbanded before we had the chance, and many more. The key error here is the incorrect assumption that learning during or from projects is an added bonus or a nice- to-have luxury. This is not the case in best.
Your Immersion Project for this course is essentially ethnographic r.docxdanhaley45372
Your Immersion Project for this course is essentially ethnographic research. When you hear the words
ethnography
or
ethnographic research
, you may think of Margaret Mead or Franz Boas performing their research on cultures outside their own countries and living among their research subjects. Contemporary ethnographic research includes many other types of research scenarios, such as urban ethnography, neighborhood studies, and even microstudies of groups as small as families and individuals.
Ethnography
is any systematic study of people and cultures, usually conducted through observation, interviews, dialogues, participation, and historical research. Ethnography is used across disciplines as varied as anthropology, linguistics, sociology, advertising, and of course, human services and social work.
Your Immersion Project is just that—a study of a population group with the goal of better understanding the culture of the group. As you complete this project over the course of the semester, keep in mind one of the classical hallmarks of ethnographic research, pioneered by Boas: The beliefs and activities of humans have to be interpreted within their own cultural terms and not evaluated or judged through the cultural lens or terms of the observer or researcher. That is, human beliefs and behavior are culturally relative.
This week, you submit your Immersion Project Paper, one of two culminating parts of your Final Project for this course (along with your narrated PowerPoint, which is due in Week 10).
This 7- to 10-page paper will be a culmination of what you have experienced and explored throughout your work on this project. Since everyone’s experience will be different, the content of the paper will vary for each student; however, there are two sections that everyone should include:
Reflection on your Immersion Project:
Observation: What observational activity did you attend and what insight did it give you into your selected population?
Dialogue: How did you carry out your dialogue? Reflect on your experience and what insight it gave you into your selected population.
Reaction and Critical Analysis of your experience: This section should incorporate your reflections on your experiences, what you learned about the group, what you learned about yourself, and how your perceptions of this group have changed over time.
Several areas to address in this section:
Description of the group
Values/belief orientation
Social interactions (relationships within and between group members)
Religious/spiritual beliefs
Roles and expectations
Language and communication
.
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention Getter:
B. Your Credibility: (What is your interest/experience with this topic? Why should we listen to you?
C. Audience Relevance: (Why should your audience care about this topic?)
D. Preview Main Points:
Transition: (Connect your introduction to your 1st main point.)
II. SPEECH BODY
A. The Problem:
1. Supporting Material
2. Supporting Material
3. Supporting Material
(You may have more or less support based on your information.)
Transition: (Connect your 1st main point to your 2nd main point.)
B. The
Solution
:
1. Supporting Material
2. Supporting Material
3. Supporting Material
(You may have more or less support based on your information.)
Transition: (Connect your 2nd main point to your conclusion.)
III.CONCLUSION
A. Summarize Your Main Points:
B. Memorable Final Statement:
Remember that you must cite your sources (in-text) in your outline, where you used a source. This speech requires you to use at least 3 sources that will be cited orally during the delivery of your speech. You should use APA format to cite your sources in-text. For example, you can cite a source at the end of the information given − (Otto, 2016). Or you can cite it at the beginning, for example: According to Professor Otto (2016) you may also need to include page number(s) if using a direct quotation. Please be mindful of your formatting and consult the APA links given to you through the FSCJ Library about APA formatting.
Targeting Incentives Scoring Guide
CRITERIA
NON-PERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Describe a situation in which a selected individual incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Does not identify a situation in which a selected individual incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Identifies a situation in which a selected individual incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Describes a situation in which a selected individual incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Justifies why a selected individual incentive plan would be most appropriate for a particular situation.
Describe a situation in which a selected team incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Does not identify a situation in which a selected team incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Identifies a situation in which a selected team incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Describes a situation in which a selected individual team plan would be most appropriate.
Justifies why a selected team incentive plan would be most appropriate for a particular situation.
Describe a situation in which a selected long-term incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Does not identify a situation in which a selected long-term incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Describes a situation in which a selected long-term incentive plan would be most appropriate.
Describes a situation in which a selected individual long-term plan would be most appropriate.
Justifies why a selected long-term incentive pla ...
Factory Simulation Paper – Part 2 I know that several of you are.docxmecklenburgstrelitzh
Factory Simulation Paper – Part 2
I know that several of you are concerned about the format and length of this paper since they are not defined. Here are some tips that I have learned about Operations Management that might help.
Two ways that business professionals display information is in a Decision Paper or Information Paper. These are both very similar with the only difference being that the information paper is designed to inform a decision maker and a decision paper is providing the information necessary to make a decision. At this point in your short Operations Manager career I would recommend an Information Paper approach. This way you can specifically inform your boss (the CEO) what you have done to the factory and what the results were.
Here is a typical Information Paper format.
Title Page: With your name, the title of your paper (use something real, not MGT 307), and a date
Body:
Start with an introductory paragraph that informs the boss of what you are trying to tell them.
Bottom Line paragraph that says where you are and what is next. This should be short.
Assumptions paragraph that states any assumptions that you made or will have to make in the future.
Facts and Analysis paragraphs are the meat and potatoes. What did you do? What did you expect to happen? What really did happen? Support these facts with graphics. The graphics can be visual displays of data or tables of data. You choose how best to sell your results. You can do this either as a week by week discussion or by a topic (forecasting, scheduling, etc.).
Summary and conclusion: This set of paragraphs brings all of the highlights to a close.
References – if you need them. I don’t require them unless you specifically call out something that the boss may need to take a deeper look at.
Hopefully this format now allows you to tell your story about the three things that you are being graded on:
1. How did your team’s factory improve over time? Use real metrics to show that your team became more effective and more efficient. 15 points
2. What did your team do and how did it affect your team’s results? Use real metrics to show what happened. 50 points
3. What would you do differently and why? Use information from the book/slides/videos/class to support your comments. 35 points
Good luck!
Factory Process Improvement Update
The First Two Months
Jerry Burch
April 2, 2018
Purpose:
This paper provides information about what we have done over the first two months to improve the factory effectiveness and efficiency. We have several things that have worked well and others that we are still working on.
Bottom Line:
In the first two months we have increased X by Y. We expect this to continue since we still have several projects that are just now beginning to take effect. In particular we anticipate … which will …
Assumptions:
We assumed that continuous improvement processes will be used to improve efficiency and effectiveness without hiring any.
Module 1 - Case
Managing Individual Behavior
Assignment Overview
The cases in this class follow an experiential approach. This means you will reflect on your own experience in an organization and then apply the concepts from the module materials to
think critically
about these experiences and understand them better. The structure of the course and the assignments follow Kolb’s model of the adult learning process, which is discussed on the
Module 1 Home page
. [If you skipped the Module 1--Home page, you should read it now before you attempt to go any further.]
Case Assignment
Think about an experience you have had where you felt extremely motivated. Then, in a 4- page paper, analyze this experience according to the Kolb format below. Each subtitle represents a different section of the paper. You can use the subtitles as headings.
Introduction:
Discuss the topic of the paper and how you will approach it. It is best to write this section after you have written the rest of the paper.
Concrete Experience:
Begin with a specific situation/event. Describe the experience where you felt extremely motivated. Be objective and focus on just the facts: who, what, where, when, and how – similar to how a newspaper article is written -- as if you were composing a newspaper article.
Reflective Observation:
Reflect upon that experience from the multiple perspectives of other people involved or affected in the experience. Step back from the situation, look at the experience from your own viewpoint,
and
the viewpoints of all other parties involved or affected. You want to look at the circumstances surrounding the experience from every relevant perspective. Why was the experience motivating to you? What did others do that increased your motivation? Was the situation (or would the situation) also be motivating to others? (Note: Your discussion of theories and models from your module materials belongs in the following section.)
Abstract Conceptualization:
Use critical thinking skills in order to understand and interpret the experience at a deeper, more generalizable level. Interpret and understand the events you have described by drawing on the concepts, theories, and models in the background material from this module. What behavior patterns can you identify in yourself and others that are similar to the ones described in the material on motivation, values, and/or goals? How do these concepts and principles explain
why
you were motivated? What general principles of motivation can you derive from this analysis? Be sure to cite all references to concepts, ideas, and quotes you use that come from any outside source. Be sure to apply
at least
three concepts, theories, and/or models and cite all references to concepts, ideas, and/or quotes that you use from any outside source.
[This Abstract Conceptualization section is the “heart” of your paper. Using critical thinking skills, provide a clear, specific discussion on the logic, theories ...
Storytelling Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED
Analyze the tools leaders
can use to build trust and
relationships, foster
collaboration, and help
employees feel engaged
with their work.
Does not analyze the tools
leaders can use to build trust
and relationships, foster
collaboration, and help
employees feel engaged with
their work.
Analyzes the tools leaders can
use to build trust and
relationships, foster
collaboration, and help
employees feel engaged with
their work, but the analysis is
incomplete.
Analyzes the tools leaders
can use to build trust and
relationships, foster
collaboration, and help
employees feel engaged with
their work.
Evaluates the tools leaders can
use to build trust and
relationships, foster
collaboration, and help
employees feel engaged with
their work.
Explain ways in which
leaders use storytelling to
build trust and
relationships.
Does not explain ways in
which leaders use
storytelling to build trust and
relationships.
Identifies situations when
storytelling might be useful.
Explains ways in which
leaders use storytelling to
build trust and relationships.
Explains ways in which leaders
use storytelling to build trust
and relationship and provides
specific examples and
supporting evidence.
Apply storytelling skills to a
workplace situation where
trust and collaboration are
essential.
Does not apply storytelling
skills to a workplace situation
where trust and collaboration
are essential.
Applies storytelling skills to a
workplace situation where trust
and collaboration are essential,
but the story is not well-
organized or is not appropriate
for the intended audience.
Applies storytelling skills to a
workplace situation where
trust and collaboration are
essential.
Applies storytelling skills to a
workplace situation where trust
and collaboration are essential
with a well-organized narrative
that is appropriate in tone and
length.
Develop text using
organization, structure, and
transitions that demonstrate
understanding of the
relationship between the
main topic and subtopics.
Does not include all
components, and organizes
text inappropriately for the
assessment.
Provides an unclear
introductory statement and/or
presents the text in paragraphs
with unclear main ideas and/or
transitional phrases.
Develops text using
organization, structure, and
transitions that demonstrate
understanding of the
relationship between the
main topic and subtopics.
Develops a strong introductory
statement and organizes text
with skillful transitions into
paragraphs with clear main
ideas, sufficient evidence,
analysis, and linking
information.
Integrate appropriate use of
scholarly sources,
evidence, and citation style.
Includes plagiarized
information.
Does not synthesize
information from sources
and/or the credibility of the
sources is questionable.
Integrates appropriate use of
scholarly sou.
Advice from the Effective Writing CenterTO Denise Ga.docxcoubroughcosta
Advice from the Effective Writing Center
TO: Denise Gallimore-Allen
FROM: Joan Mitcheil
DATE: April 1, 2019
SUBJECT: Collaboration
Congratulations on your progress in writing this assignment for ASCM 632.
My name is Joan, and it’s my pleasure to work with you today. Writing is both an art and a science; we will work on some important cornerstones to help ground you. Before we begin, let’s review a few important guidelines and resources:
· Students may submit one request for advice (either written feedback or live online advising) every 48 hours.
· You are welcome to come to the Effective Writing Center for help at any stage in the writing process, whether you are just getting started an assignment or want feedback on a rough draft.
· Resources to help you revise your writing assignment are hyperlinked within this letter and in the More Resources section at the end.
· Before reading this advice, please review the writing that you submitted. We’ve pasted your draft at the end of this advice letter.
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Denise, we will discuss the following strategies that can help you to strengthen your paper:
· thesis statement
· paragraph structure
· APA style formatting
As I work with your review, I will use green to highlight your work and red for my suggestions, so that you will be able to see any revisions. I hope this proves helpful. Also included will be websites dealing with the area under discussion for you to check out for further reference.
Although we will cover revisions and rules, your professor’s instructions always take precedence over any advice you receive from the EWC. If you have any questions, refer to your assignment guidelines first and don’t hesitate to ask your professor to clarify any unanswered questions.
Assignment Management
Denise, I thank you for submitting most of the assignment requirements. Our goal is to ensure that your paper meets your professor’s assignment requirements as closely as possible, so this information is a.
Advice OverviewWe will discuss the following str.docxnettletondevon
Advice Overview
We will discuss the following strategies that can help you to strengthen your paper:
· Providing a more comprehensive introduction that clarifies the scope of your paper
· Ensuring that each of your paraphrases is cited correctly to avoid accidental plagiarism
· Providing more specific evidence for some of your claims to more effectively support your argument
· Defining key terms
· Using APA style correctly
· Addressing some sentence level issues
Please note that I will include text from the original draft in blue, and any suggestions that I add will be in green.
Although we will cover revisions and rules, your professor’s instructions always take precedence over any advice you receive from the EWC. If you have any questions, refer to your assignment guidelines first and don’t hesitate to ask your professor to clarify any unanswered questions.
Assignment Management
Thank you for submitting the assignment requirements. Our goal is to ensure that your paper meets your professor’s assignment requirements as closely as possible, so this information is a big help!
Below is a table with an overview of your assignment, what you have completed, and what you need to fulfill the requirements.
Assignment Requires
You Have
You Need
Identify ethical issues that arise in domestic and global business environments using an understanding of ethical concepts and of legal and business principles.
Develop and evaluate alternatives to, and recommend solutions for, ethical dilemmas, taking into account ethical and legal requirements and the essential mission of the business enterprise.
Effectively communicate to internal and external business stakeholders the complexities of ethical issues, suggesting and analyzing various solutions in order to ensure appropriate business practices and accountability.
A paper that addresses these three areas, but see some suggestions.
You fulfill these requirements, but your introduction should better clarify that you will cover potential solutions and recommendations in your paper.
Third person writing is required. Third person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing).
You fulfill these requirements.
Do not use contractions and do not quote. Instead, paraphrase.
I did not notice any contractions, and you do paraphrase instead of quote. However, please see my commentson paraphrasing
To ensure that each of your paraphrases is accurately cited.
Create a document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product will be between 6-8 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page.
You fulfill these requirements, but see some suggestions.
You don’t need to add length for the sake of adding length, but see my suggestions on adding more specific examples to better support your points.
Use the following format with headings:
Create a title page with title, your name, the course, th.
Similar to Paraphrase and Summary PracticeA paraphrase represents a resta.docx (12)
Your initial post should be 2-3 paragraphs in length.Inclu.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post should be
2-3 paragraphs
in length.
Include one peer reviewed journal article to support your post. You can search for a journal article from Welder Library EResources. (Ex: Risk of social media or social media polices, etc.).
Your
initial post is due by Thursday
. This allows you and your classmates time to read and reply.
Make sure to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis by using research and personal work experiences.
For full credit, you are required to
respond
to a minimum of two classmates
. Please begin your reply by addressing the student by name. Your
responses
must be completed by Sunday at midnight
.
Please refer to the rubric for the grading requirements. You can view the rubric by clicking on the wheel in the upper right corner and selecting "show rubric."
Scott Lefor,
The release of information to the public – including through social media – can impact everything from a company’s image before the public to an individual’s image before a company. Jackson et al. (2020) note that while “strategic HR use of social media can build the employer’s reputation in the labor market and help HR professionals to reach candidates and current employees,” the use of social media can also “lead to the disclosure of trade secrets” or present a negative image of the company (p. 21). While companies place substantial hours and dollars into cultivating a favorable brand image before the public, a careless comment or complaint by an employee or contractor on social media can go viral and counteract such marketing efforts. In such cases, companies may find themselves forced to address such comments or complaints before the public in an attempt to save the brand image they have worked so hard to build.
In addition to impacting the image of a company, careless social media posts can also impact potential and current employees before the company. According to Melton and Miller (2015), while “most students appear to know that the content they post” on social media could be viewed negatively by “potential employers,” many students continue to do so (p. 678). Through social media, what would have been a careless comment if spoken aloud becomes a permanent statement viewable by countless individuals. Furthermore, comments and images referencing illegal activities or poor decision-making and communicating abilities become enshrined for potential and current employers to reference and base hiring and firing decisions upon.
It is worth noting that careless comments via social media can go beyond “negative,” and can sometimes involve trade secrets (as noted). While negative comments can cast a shadow over a company’s brand, comments revealing trade secrets can jeopardize long-term strategies, losing hard-won competitive edges. As referenced above, Melton and Miller (2015) assert that even though individuals know of such risks, many continue to post comments that can be understood to be “careless.”
In short, informa.
Your initial post should be made during Unit 2, January 21st at 4.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post should be made during
Unit 2, January 21st at 4:00 pm.
Submissions after this time will not be accepted.
Please respond to the following questions:
In 6-7 sentences, compare and contrast one of the dance television shows referenced in this unit (try to choose a show that has not already been referenced by another student) to that of the American Dance Marathons, considering such questions as:
How does the socioeconomic and sociopolitical climate of the time affect how dance is presented and how the participants are treated/portrayed?
Discuss the Issue of exploitation, who was exploited, who did the exploiting, and how?
What aspects were theatre, and what aspects were real? How were these exaggerated?
What are the reinforced stereotypes present in the competitions?
Tell us about the idea that drama sells.
Use specific terminology and concepts discussed in class thus far. Make sure that you are citing all sources, or being clear that your statement is your idea/belief/observation.
.
Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA forma.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post should be at least
450+ words
and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review
2 Replies each with minimum
100 words
.
.
Your initial post should be made during Unit 2, january 21st at 4.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post should be made during
Unit 2, january 21st at 4:00 pm.
Submissions after this time will not be accepted.
Please respond to the following questions:
Using the “Tools to Analyze Dance on Screen” document (based off of the video about film analysis), find and provide a link to a music video (not yet shown in class or by another student). Analyze how the video is representing the “brand” for the artist, what the video is representing, and how dance is used to accomplish this. What does this video say about their values and interests and who they are?Analyze by focusing on some of the following: the use of the camera, editing, and art direction, in addition to the dancing/movement and use of the body. Use specific terminology and concepts discussed in class thus far. Make sure that you are citing all sources, or being clear that your statement is your idea/belief/observation.
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Your initial post should be made during, Submissions after this time.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post should be made during, Submissions after this time will not be accepted.
Please respond to the following questions:
Consider the movie caricature assigned to your last name, provide a brief description/definition of the caricatures and provide a movie/television/cartoon/internet character that fits this caricature, and one that counters it. Provide a brief explanation of how both do/do not fit. Make sure that you are citing all sources, or being clear that your statement is your idea/belief/observation.
Last names starting with A-E:
The Tom Caricature
Last names starting with F-J:
The Mammy Caricature
Last names starting with K-O:
The Brute/Buck Caricature
Last names starting with P-S:
The Coon Caricature
Last names starting with T-Z:
The Jezebel
.
Your essay should address the following.(a) How is the biologic.docxdanhaley45372
Your essay should address the following.
(a) How is the biological and social elements distinguished in Language?
(b) Explain briefly the phonology, syntax and semantics of language.
(c) The common features of language and pre linguistic mentality.
(d) What has language got that prelinguistic mentality lacks?
(e) What are the features of consciousness tat language lacks?
(f) What are the functions of language and explain the difference between representation and expression.
(g) Show the features of language that is active in creating society.
(h) Sho how commitments are part and parcel of using langue.
(i) How does language enable us to construct social institutions?
The essay should be written in nontechnical, straightforward, ordinary language. The essay should be a approximately a 1000 words, without errors that might impede their understanding as a reader. If you use a technical term please immediately say how the term is to be understood.
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Your initial post is due by midnight (1159 PM) on Thursday. You mus.docxdanhaley45372
Your initial post is due by midnight (11:59 PM) on Thursday. You must write at least 400 words on Olive Senior's "The Pain Tree" and Ana Menéndez's "Her Mother's House" (in other words, at least 200 words for each story).
Instead of relying on plot summary you will support your interpretation by using and analyzing textual evidence. When you quote the story make sure you cite the page number: for instance, after the quotation put the page number in parenthesis (60). Avoid writing out "on page 60". When you quote a passage from the story make sure you introduce the context and that you are analyzing the meaning of what you quoted.
I encourage your own formulations, but address the following prompts (you can address them in any order and be sure to write at least three or more paragraphs):
In the short stories, you are going to encounter protagonists attempting to reconnect and remember (as in "putting together again") their Caribbean "home" spaces. How have their perceptions of their Caribbean homelands been shaped by their parents? What new perceptions do they gain and how does this transform their view of themselves and their history?
Victor Shklovsky argues that
ostranenie
("making strange" in Russian, and also translated as estrangement/defamiliarization) is the essence of literature. Where in the two stories do we encounter descriptions of estranged perception? Analyze the significance of these moments in the stories. Be sure to consult and cite Shkovsky's essay (especially his definition of
ostranenie
on page 80) to support your analysis.
For our annotation assignment, we learned how to notice patterns and overlooked meanings that helped us understand "Sonny's Blues" more fully. In "The Pain Tree" and "Her Mother's House" what patterns, connections or implied meanings did you notice structuring the stories?
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Your individual sub-topic written (MIN of 1, MAX 3 pages)You.docxdanhaley45372
Your individual sub-topic written (MIN of 1, MAX 3 pages)
Your portion of the White Paper must include one of the following:
1. Introduction/Summary
2. History/Background and Context
3. Problem (Defined)
4. Discussion to relate point of view from sources used
5. Writer takes a position
6.
Solution
/s
7. Conclusion.
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Your HR project to develop a centralized model of deliveri.docxdanhaley45372
Your HR project to develop a centralized model of delivering HR services has progressed through very critical stages of the project thus far. It is now time to present actionable, decision-making information to project leaders. This can be best accomplished when projects have been successfully managed, devoid of any major risks, and have been properly closed out and finalized.
Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:
1. Explain what it means to successfully direct and manage project work and identify and discuss 3-4 strategies you might use to manage and sustain progress in your HR project. Be specific.
2. Identify and discuss a minimum of 3 strategies that could be used to address and resolve any risks within the control of the project. HINT: See Exhibit 14.5 in the textbook. Is any one of the strategies you selected more important than the others? Why?
Exhibit 14.5
RISK EVENT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES RISKS WITHIN PROJECT CONTROL
Understand and control WBS
Closely monitor and control activity progress
Closely manage all project changes
Document all change requests
Increase overtime to stay on schedule
Isolate problems and reschedule other activities
Research challenging issues early
RISKS PARTIALLY WITHIN PROJECT CONTROL
Establish limits to customer expectations
Build relationships by understanding project from client’s perspective
Use honesty in managing client expectations
Work with client to reprioritize cost, schedule, scope, and/or quality
Carefully escalate problems
Build team commitment and enthusiasm
RISKS OUTSIDE PROJECT CONTROL
Understand project context and environment
Actively monitor project environment
Understand willingness or reluctance of stakeholders to agree to changes
3. Describe 2-3 actions a project manager may take as they begin to close out the project. Be sure to justify using the actions you discuss.
4. Review Project Management in Action: The Power of Lessons Learned (pages 518-520 in the textbook) and provide an overview to the project team on the significance of the information. Be specific.
Pg 518-520 from book
PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ACTION The Power of Lessons Learned Projects are discrete. They have a beginning and an end, at which time the project team disbands and moves on to other things. Despite the fact there has inevitably been significant tacit learning during the project, there is often only a limited capture of this into a sharable form for future reuse. Too often, as the project team dissolves, the learning fades into the memories of individuals minds. This makes it extremely difficult for others to benefit in the future from the insights learned. The usual excuses for this loss echoing through the corridors include just too hard, not enough time, team disbanded before we had the chance, and many more. The key error here is the incorrect assumption that learning during or from projects is an added bonus or a nice- to-have luxury. This is not the case in best.
Your Immersion Project for this course is essentially ethnographic r.docxdanhaley45372
Your Immersion Project for this course is essentially ethnographic research. When you hear the words
ethnography
or
ethnographic research
, you may think of Margaret Mead or Franz Boas performing their research on cultures outside their own countries and living among their research subjects. Contemporary ethnographic research includes many other types of research scenarios, such as urban ethnography, neighborhood studies, and even microstudies of groups as small as families and individuals.
Ethnography
is any systematic study of people and cultures, usually conducted through observation, interviews, dialogues, participation, and historical research. Ethnography is used across disciplines as varied as anthropology, linguistics, sociology, advertising, and of course, human services and social work.
Your Immersion Project is just that—a study of a population group with the goal of better understanding the culture of the group. As you complete this project over the course of the semester, keep in mind one of the classical hallmarks of ethnographic research, pioneered by Boas: The beliefs and activities of humans have to be interpreted within their own cultural terms and not evaluated or judged through the cultural lens or terms of the observer or researcher. That is, human beliefs and behavior are culturally relative.
This week, you submit your Immersion Project Paper, one of two culminating parts of your Final Project for this course (along with your narrated PowerPoint, which is due in Week 10).
This 7- to 10-page paper will be a culmination of what you have experienced and explored throughout your work on this project. Since everyone’s experience will be different, the content of the paper will vary for each student; however, there are two sections that everyone should include:
Reflection on your Immersion Project:
Observation: What observational activity did you attend and what insight did it give you into your selected population?
Dialogue: How did you carry out your dialogue? Reflect on your experience and what insight it gave you into your selected population.
Reaction and Critical Analysis of your experience: This section should incorporate your reflections on your experiences, what you learned about the group, what you learned about yourself, and how your perceptions of this group have changed over time.
Several areas to address in this section:
Description of the group
Values/belief orientation
Social interactions (relationships within and between group members)
Religious/spiritual beliefs
Roles and expectations
Language and communication
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Your country just overthrew its dictator, and you are the newly .docxdanhaley45372
Your country just overthrew its dictator, and you are the newly elected President. Unfortunately, due to the divisions in the country and the years of war, economic, military, and political structures are non-existent. A group of loyalists to the old dictator have been detonating bombs, murdering civilians, assassinating leaders, and terrorizing towns with help from a neighboring country's dictator.
Create a comprehensive plan for your new government. While creating this government identify 1) the governing style of your government and the principles that govern your leaders (see rubric); 2) the functions of various branches of government; 3) how to maintain public good in domestic areas through at least two programs; 4) an economic structure that is most beneficial to your citizens; 5) ways to create national unity; 6) ways to combat terrorism and violence; and, 6) international organizations to join
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Your have been contracted by HealthFirst Hospital Foundation (HHF),.docxdanhaley45372
Your have been contracted by HealthFirst Hospital Foundation (HHF),?
Your have been contracted by HealthFirst Hospital Foundation (HHF), a charitable organization that provides services to community clinics in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to the organization's tremendous growth, it will need to computerize its operations. By doing so, HHF will be able to continue to meet the needs of both its benefactors and their employees. To this end, it has decided to move its operation to a more modern facility, where it will install a Local Area Network (LAN), and you will be managing the network implementation.
Department # of Employees
Administration 18
Human Resources 9
Accounting 13
Hospital Relations 12
Media Relations 4
Board Room 0
MIS 6
Total 62
Feasibility of the proposed change
HHF has examined its resources and budgetary constraints and determined that the installation of the LAN is feasible. There is a need to maintain as low a budget as possible.
Project Goals
The goals for the LAN project are as follows:
Fully functional networked system
Design a boardroom in which any department's information can be accessed and expressed
Illustrate the complete network and boardroom design
Maintain as low a price as possible
Current state
The new facility consists of 5 six-cubicle work areas and a separate MIS Department and a boardroom. (See the schematic below) Each work area also includes a closed office for the department head.
Deliverables
The deliverables are outlined below:
Begin compiling your project plan by choosing network servers, routers, and hubs. Describe your network model, topology, and selections with an explanation of your choices in a memo to Roger Chen, the chief information officer at HHF. Be sure to use terms and concepts that you have learned in this course.
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Your group presentationWhat you need to do.docxdanhaley45372
Your group presentation
What you need to do
Your presentation
groups
You can self-select groups (no more than 6)
Or I will put you into groups
Each group will present for a maximum of 20 minutes
You can self-select your topic
Everyone gets the same mark
Do not complain to me about the social loafers
Your presentation
Follow the rubric
Follow the format as presented in the applied cultural proficiency lectures
Let’s review..
How to get the most marks: (part a)
How to get the most marks in part b
During your tutorials, you will be required to peer review the other presentations. You need to demonstrate an understanding of the determinants of health in the presentation (0/10) and to demonstrate an understanding of the APIE system (0/10). See the rubric to get the best points:
Putting it all together
For your group assignments…
Choosing your topic:
Go to Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/)
Choose a topic that interests you
Choose a program that interests you
Your presentation might look like this:
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Pick one of these
https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/
Aunty Kerrie & Papa Ron
Aunty Kerrie & Papa Ron
Then you work your way
through the APIE
Check it out to see if you want to do it…
Your presentation MIGHT look like this…
Using the tools from the lectures…
assessment
How did the programmers decide it was a problem?
Eg, did they measure anything with the ABS? use any of the other assessment tools?
if the programmers did not demonstrate it, how do you think they should/might have assessed this problem?
Examples from the lectures:
Y
feel
hear
see
e.g. did the programmers ask the community?
Should they have?
How did they know it was a problem?
Did they do a holistic assessment?
Why was there a need in this community?
Why was there .
Your contribution(s) must add significant information to the dis.docxdanhaley45372
Your contribution(s) must add significant information to the discussion. Your reply should be a very minimum of 250 words.
Research, read, and then write in your own words. Explain examples and incorporate evidence. Cite your sources within your sentences.
Provide complete citations at the end of your posts. A complete citation includes both the website’s title and
Do not copy and paste stuff….that will cause you to lose points and far more importantly, you will have lost the richness of understanding this information.
ADD COMMENT AND INFORMATION TO THE TEXT BELOW
Many people are skeptical that climate change is even occurring on our beautiful planet. Some places worldwide feel its effects through increased temperatures, which is desirable to some. However, many other places, like the lovely island Fiji, are suffering from the effects of climate change. A Youtube video, “Climate Change Fiji,” posted by the user
UN Climate Change
describes the terrible circumstances faced by civilians who are forced to flee their homes due to rising sea levels (www#1). The loss of beach shores has resulted in a drastic decrease in marine life and land species who rely on coastal areas to survive. According to an article posted by author Sarah Taylor, to the site
EuroNews,
titled “Fiji prepares for ‘Climate Refugees’,” since the 19th century, sea levels have risen by around 25 centimeters worldwide (www#2). This rise in sea levels is attributed to the seemingly neverending rise of greenhouse gas emissions into our atmosphere. Another Youtube video, “Climate Change and Fiji,” posted by the user
COP23fj
emphasizes that Fiji is only one of many other Pacific Islands to be battling climate change (www#3). However, Fijians have taken the lead as the spokespeople for all Pacific Islanders to feel protected and not neglected.
These negative biological implications seem to occur in other places around the world, right? Wrong. Our very own city, San Diego, has been facing and will continue to tackle the negative effects of climate change. A typed interview conducted by the Environmental Health Coalition with Kayla Race exemplifies the many ways climate change appears in our communities, including prolonged heat waves, more intense wildfires, increased water costs, and disruptions on electricity (www#4). My family and I have personally been affected by the increased water (and energy) costs and the interruptions on our electricity. We don’t use our AC system and rely on fans for a cool down from our heatwave, yet are charged more than during the year and face blackouts quite often. A video posted in 2017 by the San Diego Union-Tribune, explains the differences between catastrophic and existential climate change (www#5). Catastrophic damage is survivable by humans, while existential climate change threatens the immediate safety of humans. Many still do not believe that these repercussions are created by car emissions into the air, affecting our atmospher.
Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At th.docxdanhaley45372
Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At this point, the only socialization decision they have made is that the child is going to preschool. Imagine that you are an expert in your chosen field. Your friends have come to you for advice and to devise a plan to raise their child. They ask you to be frank with them and give them specific examples to support your opinions. They are determined to raise this child to the best of their ability. Since they are new parents, they need advice on everything!
The summative assignment is to develop a user-friendly PowerPoint handbook of suggestions. The handbook will demonstrate your understanding of the material by applying the major topics discussed in the course to a real situation.
The PowerPoint presentation for the Final Project must include:
Title slide (one slide)
Introduction of the material for the new adoptive parents (one to two slides)
At least 15 slides summarizing each of the items listed below (one to two slides for each item). Please note that the content of each slide should appear in the notes section, while the slide itself should contain the information that would be presented to the parents.
An image that represents each item
Conclusion slide that clearly explains why the parents should review this material (one to two slides)
Reference slide with at least three scholarly sources and the course text properly cited (one slide)
Writing the PowerPoint Presentation of the Final Project
Summarize Bronfenbrenner's ecological model and describe why it is important for them to be aware of this theory (one to two slides).
Suggest and explain a parenting style/philosophy (authoritarian, authoritative, or permissive) that you believe will be most beneficial for the child and the family (one to two slides).
Explain which childcare (nanny, center-based, or family-based care) option (before/during/after preschool) you think is best for the child and why (one to two slides). Be sure to include discussion of the social factors that influence the likelihood of the family selecting a particular form of childcare.
Share specific suggestions, including at least two to implement safe technology use in the home. Explain how the media can (both positively and negatively) influence the child (one to two slides).
Discuss the importance of culture and ethnicity in the development of the self-concept. Share your ideas of ways that the new parents can create opportunities for the child to learn about his or her culture (one to two slides).
Describe at least two researched methods to increase the child's self-esteem and positive attitude (one to two slides).
Differentiate between the importance of socialization that occurs in the home and at school. Explain the importance of each venue as a positive haven for the child (one to two slides).
Explain the importance of the teacher’s role in the child's life. Give examples of how the school and the teacher will affect the child's soci.
Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At this p.docxdanhaley45372
Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At this point, the only socialization decision they have made is that the child is going to preschool. Imagine that you are an expert in your chosen field. Your friends have come to you for advice and to devise a plan to raise their child. They ask you to be frank with them and give them specific examples to support your opinions. They are determined to raise this child to the best of their ability. Since they are new parents, they need advice on everything!
The summative assignment is to develop a user-friendly PowerPoint handbook of suggestions. The handbook will demonstrate your understanding of the material by applying the major topics discussed in the course to a real situation.
The PowerPoint presentation for the Final Project must include:
Title slide (one slide)
Introduction of the material for the new adoptive parents (one to two slides)
At least 15 slides summarizing each of the items listed below (one to two slides for each item). Please note that the content of each slide should appear in the notes section, while the slide itself should contain the information that would be presented to the parents.
An image that represents each item
Conclusion slide that clearly explains why the parents should review this material (one to two slides)
Reference slide with at least three scholarly sources and the course text properly cited (one slide)
Writing the PowerPoint Presentation of the Final Project
Summarize Bronfenbrenner's ecological model and describe why it is important for them to be aware of this theory (one to two slides).
Suggest and explain a parenting style/philosophy (authoritarian, authoritative, or permissive) that you believe will be most beneficial for the child and the family (one to two slides).
Explain which childcare (nanny, center-based, or family-based care) option (before/during/after preschool) you think is best for the child and why (one to two slides). Be sure to include discussion of the social factors that influence the likelihood of the family selecting a particular form of childcare.
Share specific suggestions, including at least two to implement safe technology use in the home. Explain how the media can (both positively and negatively) influence the child (one to two slides).
Discuss the importance of culture and ethnicity in the development of the self-concept. Share your ideas of ways that the new parents can create opportunities for the child to learn about his or her culture (one to two slides).
Describe at least two researched methods to increase the child's self-esteem and positive attitude (one to two slides).
Differentiate between the importance of socialization that occurs in the home and at school. Explain the importance of each venue as a positive haven for the child (one to two slides).
Explain the importance of the teacher’s role in the child's life. Give examples of how the school and the teacher will affect the child's socializa.
Your goals as the IT architect and IT security specialist are to.docxdanhaley45372
Your goals as the IT architect and IT security specialist are to:
Develop solutions to the issues that the specified location of IDI is facing.
Develop plans to implement corporate-wide information access methods to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Assess risks and vulnerabilities with operating IT facilities in the disparate locations where IDI now functions and develop mitigation plans and implementation methods.
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses in the current systems of IDI.
Address remote user and Web site user’s secure access requirements.
Develop a proposed budget for the project—consider hardware, software, upgrades/replacements, and consulting services.
Prepare detailed network and configuration diagrams outlining the proposed change to be able to present it to the management.
Develop and submit a comprehensive report addressing the learning objectives and your solutions to the issues within the scenario.
Prepare a 10- to 15-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses important access control, infrastructure, and management aspects from each location.
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Your essay should address the following problem.(a) What is .docxdanhaley45372
Your essay should address the following problem.
(a) What is the idea of power and specifically the idea of political power?
(b) What is bio-power, what is French thinkers Foucault ideas of power.
(c) What is the idea of a background/network power?
(d) How does the existence of background/network power explain who or what is exercising this power?
(e) State the paradox in political power.
(f) Can democratic societies be made consistent with religious societies?
(g) What in summary is the conclusion of the discussion of political power in the text book?
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Computer hardware and software
Continuing education
Certification and Recertification
Field or Lab Equipment
Any other needs to maintain professional credibility and marketability
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Monthly Expenses
Amount
Mortgage or rent
Taxes: property
Money to Savings Account
Food
Insurance
Health bills (not covered by insurance)
Car loan
Car expenses
Credit card bills
School loans
Other loans
Professional equipment expenses
Other professional development expenses
Child care
Clothing
Children's Education
Entertainment
Vacations
Charity
Miscellaneous
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Yearly Income:
Monthly Income from Job:
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
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Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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1. Paraphrase and Summary Practice
A paraphrase represents a restated version of something written
by the original author without using the same words. It indicates
the meaning of the text, but the wording and structure are
different from the original. Paraphrased material will be about
the same length as the original work. Keep in mind that a
paraphrase must contain a citation because the ideas originate
from another source.
A summary is similar to a paraphrase in that it consists of an
original author’s ideas written without using the same words. A
summary differs from a paraphrase in that it represents a
condensed version of the main ideas.
This handout can help you become more familiar with correctly
paraphrasing information from a source. Use the following
guidelines when paraphrasing or summarizing text:
· Read the information from the source, then go to a new page
on the computer or close the book as you begin recording the
main ideas. Any time you look back and forth from the source
to the page you are writing on, you risk inadvertently copying
from the source.
· Use your own words to record what you believe the author
said.
· Add a citation.
· Check the source when you have finished writing to be sure
you have written the content in your own words.
Plagiarism results if any of the following elements are present
in your paraphrase:
· Synonyms are substituted for some of the original words, but
most of the other words remain the same.
2. · Three or four consecutive words in a phrase from the source
are used without quotation marks.
· The citation is missing from your paraphrase. If no citation is
used, the material appears to the reader as your own idea.
Try It! Paraphrase and Summary Practice
Test yourself to see how well you can paraphrase and
summarize information from a source. Remember to follow the
guidelines to prevent plagiarism. After your practice, ask
yourself the following questions, and make changes as
necessary:
· Did you use any of the same words that appear in the original?
· Did you include a citation?
1. Original source:
“Although even low levels of physical activity can provide
some health benefits, evidence indicates that moderate to high
levels of physical activity are required to provide major health
benefits” (Powers, Dodd, & Jackson, 2014, Ch. 2). Note: when
citing direct quotes, use page numbers whenever possible, but
chapter and paragraph headings are also permissible if there are
no page numbers, as in this ebook.
Try paraphrasing:
Possible paraphrase:
A little exercise can be beneficial to our health, but activity that
is more strenuous ensures that we remain as healthy as we can
be (Powers, Dodd, & Jackson, 2014, Ch. 2). Note: when citing a
paraphrase, it is best to include the page number. However, the
use of chapters, headings, and paragraph numbers is permissible
in the absence of a page number, as long as the citation is as
specific as possible.
3. 2. Original source:
“A special kind of persuasive request is one that casts the
request as a problem–solution message. With this strategy, you
first present a problem that you and the readers share—called
the common-ground persuasion technique—and then show how
doing as you propose will solve the problem for all concerned”
(Rentz & Lentz, 2014, Ch. 9).
Try paraphrasing:
Possible paraphrase:
A problem–solution message can be used when you need to
make a persuasive request. The problem presented will be one
that is common to you and the audience, but you will show how
that problem can be solved so that the outcome is beneficial for
everyone (Rentz & Lentz, 2014, Ch. 9).
3. Original source:
“The investments announced today, through USDA's Rural
Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) program, promote the
development of small and emerging businesses in rural areas.
RBEGs may also be used to help fund distance learning
networks and employment-related adult education programs.
Eligible applicants include local public entities, private non-
profit corporations and federally recognized Indian Tribes”
(Freeman, 2014, para.3).
Try paraphrasing:
Possible paraphrase:
The Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) is offered to small
and new businesses not located in cities. The grant can be
applied toward education programs related to employment and
is often used by local entities, nonprofits, and Native American
tribes (Freeman, 2014, para.3).
4. 4. Original source:
“While we argue the need for selecting and focusing on a single
model of critical thinking throughout a business curriculum, we
also advocate enabling students to recognize the key elements
of critical thinking across different representations. Students
ultimately need to be able to recognize and embrace critical
thinking in their workplaces, even when it appears in a different
form than the one they learned in school, as it undoubtedly
will” (Bloch & Spataro, 2014).
Try paraphrasing:
Possible paraphrase:
Bloch and Spataro (2014) argue that it is beneficial for students
to focus on one model of critical thinking in their business
curriculum, but that they must remain open to different models
once they begin to apply critical thinking in the workplace.
5. Original source:
Schawbel, D. (5 June 2014). Become a LinkedIn power user.
Career Services. Retrieved from
http://www.phoenix.edu/forward/careers/2014/06/how-to-use-
linkedin-to-find-job-opportunities.html
Try summarizing the short article above:
Possible summary:
Author Dan Schawbel (2014) offers some useful tips to make
the most of a LinkedIn account. You should have a complete
and detailed profile that adequately describes your skills,
interests, and experience. You should also become affiliated
with groups that are pertinent to your industry. When making
connections, do not be shy about adding people you know and
have worked with. A large connection base can be helpful when
researching potential employers. Reaching out to your
connections can provide you with valuable information and new
connections as you search. The process can take time, so it is
5. best not to give up easily. LinkedIn can be useful for your
career if you are persistent.
6. Original work:
Smiley, T. (14 July 2014). How to turn an interview into a
conversation. Career Services. Retrieved from
http://www.phoenix.edu/career-services/articles/how-to-turn-an-
interview-into-a-conversation.html
Try summarizing the short article above:
Possible summary:
Tavis Smiley (2014) recommends a few methods for
transitioning an interview into a conversation. He advocates for
asking questions early to demonstrate that you are a good
listener who is interested. Smiley also recommends asking
open-ended questions. Rather than questions that provoke a one-
word answer, end your questions with why, or how. It also helps
to find out a little bit about your interviewer beforehand, using
Google or LinkedIn. Finally, be sure your non-verbal
communication skills are on point. If you use these techniques,
the interviewer will not be aware that you were driving the
conversation all along.
References
Bloch, J., & Spataro, S. (2014). Cultivating critical-thinking
dispositions throughout the business curriculum. Business
Communication Quarterly, 77(3), 249–265. DOI:
10.1177/2329490614538094
Freeman, W. (2014). USDA invests in small and emerging rural
businesses and rural transportation. United States Department of
Agriculture. Retrieved from
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2014
/10/0232.xml
Hughes, J. E. (4 June 2014). How to develop good study habits.
Phoenix Forward. Retrieved from
http://www.phoenix.edu/forward/student-life/2014/06/how-to-
develop-good-study-habits.html
6. Powers, S., Dodd, S., & Jackson, E. (2014). Total fitness and
wellness (6th ed.). Retrieved from the University of Phoenix
eBook Collection database.
Rentz, K., & Lentz, P. (2014). Lesikar’s business
communication: Connecting in a digital world (13th ed.).
Retrieved from the University of Phoenix eBook Collection
database.
Schawbel, D. (5 June 2014). Become a LinkedIn power user.
Phoenix Forward. Retrieved from
http://www.phoenix.edu/forward/careers/2014/06/how-to-use-
linkedin-to-find-job-opportunities.html
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IntroductionIllustrating the Deal Structuring and Valuation
ProcessThe purpose of this Microsoft Excel spreadsheet model
is to provide anan example of how the modelbuilding process
outlined in Chapter 9 of the textbook (Mergers and Acquisitions
and Other Corporate(3rd edition) by Donald DePamphilis can be
used to develop the initial offer price and subsequentcounter-
offers during deal negotiations. The model is intended to serve
as a template or patternfor constructing M&A financial
models.1 As such, the spreadsheet model contained on this
diskettemodel containedtained on this CD-ROMshould be
altered to reflect the unique characteristics of each
situation.The spreadsheet model follows a four-step model
building process. Each step contains the numberof worksheets
needed to satisfy the requirements of each step. Each worksheet
is identified by a self-explanatory title and the "short name"
used in developing the worksheet linkages. Appendices A andB
include the projected timeline, milestones, and individual(s)
responsible for each activity required tocomplete the
transaction.StepWorksheet TitleShort Name1Determine
Acquirer and Target Standalone ValuationsAcquirer 5-Year
Forecast and Standalone ValuationBP_App_B1Acquirer
Historical Data and RatiosBP_App_B2Acquirer Debt
Repayment SchedulesBP_App_B3Acquirer Cost of Equity and
Capital CalculationBP_App_B4Target 5-Year Forecast and
Standalone ValuationAP_App_B1Target Historical Data and
RatiosAP_App_B2Target Cost of Equity and Capital
CalculationAP_App_B32Value Combined Acquirer and Target
Firms Including SynergyCombined Firm's 5-Year Forecast and
ValuationAP_App_CSynergy EstimationAP_App_D3Determine
Initial Offer Price for Target FirmOffer Price
DeterminationAP_App_EAlternative Valuation
8. SummariesAP_App_F4Determine Combined Firm's Ability to
Finance TransactionCombined Firm's Financing
CapacityAP_App_GAppendix AAcquisition
TimelineAP_App_A1Appendix BSummary: Milestones and
Responsible Individual(s)AP_App_A2Please be aware that a
number of worksheets use the "iteration" calculation option of
Excel.This option may have to be turned on for the worksheets
to operate correctly. If the program givesyou a "circular
reference warning," please go to Tools, Options, Calculation
and turn on theiteration feature. Ten iterations will usually be
enough to solve any circular reference; however,the number
may vary with different versions of Excel. Individual model
simulations can be mostefficiently generated by making
relatively small incremental changes to a few key
assumptionsunderlying the model. Key assumptions include
such variables as sales growth and the cost ofsales as a percent
of sales.The use of Excel's interation capability will
accommodate the "circularity or circular references"inherent in
the model. For example, the change in cash and investments
impacts interest income,which in turn affects net income and
the change in cash and investments.1This illustration was
adapted from a Loyola Marymount University MBA paper by
Jon Murray,Christian Klawitter, Kenin McConahey, and Addie
Stalk entitled "Mattel Proposes to Buy JAKKSPacific," May 2,
2002. The author would like to acknowledge the special
contribution Addie Stalkmade to this paper.
BP_App_B1Step 1: Acquirer 5-Year Forecast and Standalone
ValuationForecast Assumptions 2006 -
201020062007200820092010Net Sales Growth
Rate4.0%4.0%4.0%4.0%4.0%Cost of Sales (Variable) / Sales
%52.5%51.5%51.0%50.5%50.5%Depreciation & Amortization /
Gross Fixed Assets %8.3%8.3%8.3%8.3%8.3%Selling Expenses
/ Sales (%)14.5%14.5%14.5%14.5%14.5%G&A Expenses /
Sales (%)19.0%18.5%18.0%17.2%16.4%Interest on Cash &
Marketable Securities5.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%Interest Rate on
New Debt (%)8.3%8.3%8.3%8.3%8.3%Marginal Tax
9. Rate18.0%22.0%25.0%30.0%37.0%Other Current Operations
Assets / Sales (%)35.0%35.0%35.0%35.0%35.0%Other Assets /
Sales (%)35.0%30.0%25.0%20.0%20.0%Gross Fixed Assets /
Sales (%)25.0%25.0%25.0%25.0%25.0%Minimum Cash
Balance / Sales (%)4.5%4.5%4.5%4.5%4.5%Current Liabilities
/ Sales (%)30.0%30.0%28.0%26.0%25.0%Common Shares
Outstanding (Mil)426.0426.0426.0426.0426.0Cost of Capital:
2006 - 2010 (%)11.81%1)Cost of Capital: Terminal Period
(%)10.31%1)Sustainable Cash Flow Growth Rate
(%)4.00%Market Value of Long-Term
Debt$1,171millionHistorical FinancialsProjected
Financials200220032004200520062007200820092010Income
Statement ($mil)1)Net
Sales4,7794,6984,5964,6704,8575,0515,2535,4635,682Less:Var
iable Cost of
Sales2,3152,2862,3332,4152,4492,4962,5702,6462,751Deprecia
tion1001038175101105109113118Total Cost of
Sales2,4152,3892,4142,4902,5502,6012,6792,7592,869Gross
Profit2,3642,3102,1822,1802,3072,4502,5742,7042,812Less:Sal
es Expense761786685681704732762792824G&A
Expense780863868908923934946940932Amortization of
Intangibles324152525252525252Other expense (income),
net15(5)(19)(16)(16)(16)(16)(16)Total Sales and G&A
Expense1,5741,6951,5991,6221,6631,7031,7431,7681,792Opera
ting Profits (EBIT)7906155835586447478319361,021Plus:
Interest Income- 0- 0- 02340477496Less: Interest
Expense901111321531271281219696Net Profits Before
Taxes7005044514055406597579151,021Less:
Taxes201131625597145189274378Net Profits After
Taxes500373390350443514567640643Balance Sheet (as of
12/31/2005)Current
AssetsCash695213247232219227236246256Other Operating
Assets1,7671,8451,6051,5191,7001,7681,8391,9121,989Total
Current
Assets2,4622,0581,8521,7521,9181,9952,0752,1582,244Investm
ents2455827111,2351,674Gross Fixed
10. Assets9391,1591,1471,1211,2141,2631,3131,3661,420Less:
Accum. Depr. & Amort.3374224224735746797889011,019Net
Fixed Assets602737725648640584526465402Other
Assets8521,8192,0971,9141,9141,9131,9131,9131,913Total
Assets3,9154,6134,6744,3134,7185,0755,2245,7716,233Current
Liabilities1,1731,3171,5651,5021,4571,5151,4711,4201,420Lon
g-Term DebtExisting
Debt6649849831,2421,2421,021640589400New Debt- 0- 0- 0-
0- 0- 0- 0- 0- 0Other
Liabilities144141163166172179186194201Total
Liabilities1,9822,4422,7112,9102,8722,7152,2972,2032,022Co
mmon
Stock7282,0411,9231,8361,8361,8361,8361,8361,836Retained
Earnings1,20513040(433)105241,0911,7312,375Shareholders'
Equity1,9332,1711,9631,4031,8462,3602,9273,5684,211Total
Liabilities & Shareholders'
Equity3,9154,6134,6744,3144,7185,0755,2245,7716,233Addend
um: Check(0)10(0)- 0- 0- 0- 0- 0Shares Outstanding
(millions)291.6390.8421.6426.0426.0426.0426.0426.0426.0Effe
ctive Tax
Rate28.6%26.0%13.7%13.6%18.0%22.0%25.0%30.0%37.0%Ear
nings per Share$ 1.71$ 0.95$ 0.92$ 0.82$ 1.04$ 1.21$
1.33$ 1.50$ 1.51Long-Term
Debt/Equity37%48%53%93%70%46%24%18%11%Addendum:
Working Capital1,288741287249461480604738824Free Cash
FlowEBIT (1-t)564455503482528583623655643Plus:
Depreciation and
Amortization132144133127153157161165170Less: Gross
Capital Expenditures201221(12)(26)9349515355Less: Change
in Working Capital(200)(548)(454)(37)2121812413386Free
Cash Flow6959261,102672375672609635672PV: 2006 - 2010$
2,100PV: Terminal Value$ 6,342Notes:Total PV (Market
Value of the Firm)$ 8,4421) The historical financial
statements have been adjusted for the discontinued
operations.Less: Market Value of Long-Term Debt$ 1,1712)
For the long-term, the Acquirer believes its weighted average
11. cost of funds is the appropriate measurePlus: Excess Cash
(Investments)$ 245to discount cash flows.Equity Value$
7,517Equity Value per Share$ 17.64
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MATTEL Business Plan 2001-2005 Financial
Forecast&R&UAppendix B-1
&LMattel Business Plan&C&P of &N&R&D
Excluding non-recurring charges and discontinued operations
BP_App_B2Step 1 Continued: Acquirer Historical Data and
RatiosHistorical RatiosHistorical Financial
Ratios2002200320042005AverageMinimumMaximumNet Sales
Growth Rate1)-1.7%-2.2%1.6%-0.8%-2.2%1.6%Cost of Sales
(Variable) / Sales
%2)50.5%50.8%52.5%53.3%51.8%50.5%53.3%Depreciation &
Amortization / Gross Fixed Assets
%3)10.7%8.9%7.1%6.7%8.3%6.7%10.7%Selling Expenses /
Sales (%)4)15.9%16.7%14.9%14.6%15.5%14.6%16.7%G&A
Expenses / Sales
(%)5)16.3%18.4%18.9%19.4%18.3%16.3%19.4%Interest on
Cash & Marketable
Securities6)3.0%3.5%4.0%5.0%3.9%3.0%5.0%Interest Rate on
Debt (%)7)6.0%5.6%5.5%6.7%6.0%5.5%6.7%Tax
Rate8)28.6%26.0%13.7%13.6%20.5%13.6%28.6%Other Assets /
Sales (%)9)17.8%38.7%45.6%41.0%35.8%17.8%45.6%Gross
Fixed Assets / Sales
(%)10)19.6%24.7%25.0%24.0%23.3%19.6%25.0%Cash Balance
/ Sales (%)11)14.5%4.5%5.4%5.0%7.4%4.5%14.5%Other
Current (Operations) Assets / Sales
(%)12)37.0%39.3%34.9%32.5%35.9%32.5%39.3%Current
Liabilities / Sales
(%)13)24.6%28.0%34.1%32.2%29.7%24.6%34.1%Debt /
Equity34.4%45.3%50.1%88.5%54.6%34.4%88.5%Notes:1)The
Acquirer's business plan refocuses the company to capitalize on
its core strengths. The firm's traditional markets are
mature.Annual average market growth of 2% is expected over
the next five years. The Acquirer's initiatives are expected to
12. provide an additional 2% bygaining market share in the U.S.
and expanding into new markets.2)Bringing down the Cost of
Sales to 50.5% over the next four years will be achieved
through the following actions:- the reduction of excess
manufacturing capacity,- the termination of a variety of
licensing and other contractual arrangements that did not
deliver adequate profitability,- the elimination of product lines
that did not meet required levels of profitability, and- the
improvement of supply chain performance and
economics.3)Depreciation as percent of Gross Fixed Assets has
been estimated at the average ratio over the historical
period.4)The elimination of underperforming product lines will
allow the company to spend sales dollars more
effectively.5)Although G&A expense shows an increase in 2004
and 2005, this percentage is expected to decrease over the
nextfew years to 16.5% as a result of major efficiency
initiatives, including- the elimination of approximately 350
positions at the US-based headquarters and in certain other
subsidiaries.- the closing of certain international offices, and-
an increase in efficiency in supply chain communication.6)A
blended rate, combining non-interest bearing deposits and
marketable securities, is used in the forecast.7)The interest on
Current Debt is calculated based on the existing interest rates
on the debt.The interest rate on future debt will be estimated at
the interest rate on Moody's A rated debt as of December
2000.8)The tax rate shown is the tax on income after exclusion
of non-recurring charges. The actual tax rate was 24.5% for
2000,5,36.3% for 2004 and 28.6% for 2003. As of December
31, 2005, the Acquirer had US Net Operating loss carry-
forwards totalling $1.1 billion.Utilization of these carry-
forwards is subject to annual limitations. As a result of the loss
carry-forwards, the income tax rate for2006-2008 is estimated at
18%, 22% and 25%.The tax rate is estimated to increase to 30%
in 2009 and 37% in 2010.9)Other Assets include $515 million in
deferred income taxes. Without this amount the ratio of Other
Assets / Sales would havebeen 29%. As losses are used, the
13. percentage of Other Assets will be reduced over the next three
years.10)Elimination of excess capacity will be balanced by
increased investment in new equipment. Gross Fixed Assets
areexpected to grow in line with sales during the forecast
period.11)To ensure sufficient liquidity a minimum cash
balance of 4.5% is included in the forecast.12)Working capital
has been reduced to below desirable levels over the last few
years putting a strain on the funding of current operations.To
ensure sufficient Current Assets to fund operations a minimum
level of 35% for Other Current Operating Assets is included in
the forecast.13)Current Liabilities as a % of Sales are above
average in 2005 as a result of severance pay and other charges
resulting from theprovisions for elimination of redundant
positions (see item 5). This percentage is expected to be
reduced gradually over the forecast period.
&C&"Arial,Bold"&14MATTEL Business Plan 2001-2005
Historical Ratios and Explanations of
Assumptions&"Arial,Regular"&10
&R&UAppendix B-2
&LMattel Business Plan&C&F&A&R&D
BP_App_B3Step 1 Continued: Acquirer Debt Repayment
SchedulesMaturity Schedule and Interest Rates - Existing Long-
Term Debt for Forecast Period(Amounts in thousands)Maturity
ScheduleTotal
Debt20062007200820092001020112012201320142015Debt
Category12/31/05Maturing AmountInterest RateMaturing
AmountInterest RateMaturing AmountInterest RateMaturing
AmountInterest RateMaturing AmountInterest
RateAmount%Amount%Amount%Amount%Amount%Long-
Term Debt
1)690,710190,7105.500%350,0005.500%150,0005.500%Medium
-Term
Notes540,50030,5007.500%30,0007.500%30,0007.500%50,0007
.500%-
00.000%50,0007.500%50,0007.500%100,0007.500%100,0007.5
00%100,0007.500%Mortgage
14. Note42,38069410.150%76710.150%84910.150%93910.150%39,
13110.150%Total Debt
2)1,273,59031,1947.559%221,4775.787%380,8495.668%50,939
7.549%189,1316.462%50,0007.500%50,0007.500%100,0007.50
0%100,0007.500%100,0007.500%Remaining BalanceBeg.
Bal20062007200820092010Debt Category1/1/06Ending
BalanceInterest RateEnding BalanceInterest RateEnding
BalanceInterest RateEnding BalanceInterest RateEnding
BalanceInterest RateLong-Term
Debt690,710690,7105.500%500,0005.500%150,0005.500%150,
0005.500%- 05.500%Medium-Term
Notes540,500510,0007.500%480,0007.500%450,0007.500%400,
0007.500%400,0007.500%Mortgage
Note42,38041,68610.150%40,91910.150%40,07010.150%39,13
110.150%- 010.150%- 0Total
Debt1,273,5901,242,3966.477%1,020,9196.627%640,0707.197
%589,1317.167%400,0007.500%- 0Interest
Payments20062007200820092010Interest
Rate6.477%6.627%7.197%7.167%7.500%Beginning
Balance1,273,5901,242,3961,020,919640,070589,131Interest on
LT, MT, & Mort. Debt82,49182,33073,47845,87244,185Credit
Facility 3)700,000728,000757,120787,405818,901Interest on
Credit Facility44,38046,15548,00149,92151,918Total
Interest126,871128,485121,47995,79496,103- 0Notes:1)Long-
Term Debt consists of:- Euro Notes190,710- Unsecured term
loan-2008200,000- Senior Notes-2008150,000- Senior Notes -
2010150,000Total690,7102)Including short-term portion that
matures in 2005 that is included in Current Liabilities. Interest
rate is calculated as a weighted average of long-term, medium
term, and mortgage note interest rates.Note the weighted
average interest rates associated with the principal repayments
are used on Worksheet BP_App_B4 to calculate the dollar value
of coupon in estimatin3)The Acquirer has a $1 billion unsecured
committed facility for seasonal financing, as wellas $400
million in foreign credit line.Average usage
is50%or$700million.Interest rate is Commercial Paper
15. rate6.34%Need for credit lines is assumed to keep pace with
sales growth at4.00%
&C&"Arial,Bold"&14MATTEL Business Plan
2001 - 2005
Debt Maturity Schedule and Interest Payments&R&UAppendix
B-3
&LMattel Business Plan&C&F - &A&R&D
BP_App_B4Step 1 Continued: Acquirer Cost of Equity and
Capital CalculationsFinancial Benchmarks as of December 31,
2005Prime9.50%10 -Year T-Note5.24%Commercial Paper 3-
months6.34%Federal Funds Rate6.40%CD's 6
months6.30%Moody's A8.33%Industry Long-term
Debt/Equity50.00%Calculation of Cost of Equity and
CapitalRisk-free Rate5.24%Acquirer's Unlevered
Beta1.401)Acquirer's Target D/(D+E) Ratio50%Acquirer's
Target Tax Rate37%Acquirer's Levered Beta1.84Market Risk
Premium5.50%Acquirer's Cost of Debt8.33%Acquirer's Cost of
Equity15.37%Acquirer's Weighted Cost of
Capital10.31%Additional Risk Premium1.50%2)Adjusted Cost
of Capital11.81%Calculation of Market Value of Current Long-
Term DebtDiscount Rate - Moody's
Aaa8.33%2006200720082009201020112012201320142015Total
Int.
Rate7.56%5.79%5.67%7.55%6.46%7.50%7.50%7.50%7.50%7.5
0%BegBal1,273,5901,242,3961,020,919640,070589,131400,000
350,000300,000200,000100,000-
0Payments:Principal31,194221,477380,84950,939189,13150,00
050,000100,000100,000100,0001,273,590Interest95,09165,4894
7,07246,39531,95928,12524,37518,75011,2503,750Total Debt
Int+Principal126,285286,966427,92197,334221,09078,12574,37
5118,750111,250103,750Discounted Value$1,170,7621) If the
firm is a public company, the levered beta may be estimated
directly. However, if it is a private firm, an unlevered beta
associated with a comparablecompany may be adjusted for the
leverage of the firm for which the levered beta is to be
calculated.2) The analyst in this instance believes the estimated
16. cost of debt and equity does not adequately account for risk that
is specific to the firm. Therefore,1.5% is added to the cost of
capital to create the adjusted cost of capital. The magnitude of
this adjustment is based on what the analyst believesto be the
cost of capital for firms exhibiting risk comparable to the
Acquirer.
&C&"Arial,Bold"&14
MATTEL Business Plan 2001 - 2005
Supplemental Financial Data&R&UAppendix B-4
&LMattel Business Plan&C&F - &A&R&D
AP_App_B1Step 1 Continued: Target 5- Year Forecast and
Standalone ValuationForecast Assumptions 2006 -
201020062007200820092010Net Sales Growth
Rate15.0%15.0%10.0%8.0%5.0%Cost of Sales (Variable) /
Sales %60.2%59.7%59.5%59.5%59.5%Depreciation &
Amortization / Gross Fixed Assets
%10.0%10.0%10.0%10.0%10.0%Selling Expenses / Sales
(%)15.0%15.0%15.0%15.0%15.0%G&A Expenses / Sales
(%)14.5%14.5%14.1%14.1%14.1%Interest on Cash &
Marketable Securities1)5.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%Interest Rate
on New Debt (%)7.2%7.2%7.2%7.2%7.2%Marginal Tax
Rate29.0%29.5%30.0%30.5%31.0%Other Current Operations
Assets / Sales (%)30.0%30.0%30.0%30.0%30.0%Other Assets /
Sales ($5 million decrease per year)5.005.005.005.005.00Gross
Fixed Assets / Sales
(%)12.0%12.0%12.0%12.0%12.0%Minimum Cash Balance /
Sales (%)6.0%6.0%6.0%6.0%6.0%Current Liabilities / Sales
(%)25.0%25.0%25.0%25.0%25.0%Common Shares Outstanding
(Mil)19.119.119.119.119.1Cost of Capital: 2006 - 2010
(%)13.55%Cost of Capital: Terminal Period
(%)11.50%3)Sustainable Cash Flow Growth Rate
(%)4.00%Market Value of Long-Term
Debt$1.4millionHistorical FinancialsProjected
Financials200220032004200520062007200820092010Income
Statement ($mil)Net
Sales4285184252290334367396416Less:Variable Cost of
18. Amort.135934455Less: Gross Capital
Expenditures33101355442Less: Change in Working
Capital(4)1099(26)(55)5432Free Cash
Flow6(3)(84)498631374044PV: 2006 - 2010$172.4PV: Terminal
Value$324.33)Total PV (Market Value of the Firm)$496.7Less:
Market Value of Long-Term Debt$1.4Plus: Excess Cash
(Investments)$95.4Equity Value$590.7Equity Value per
Share$30.99Notes:1) Blended rate on interest-bearing cash
accounts and short-term money market instruments.2) The
Target receives certain licensing income from a joint venture.
In 2000 this licensing income was $15.9 million.The Target
expects an increase in licensing income but for the valuation
this income has been held stable through 2005.3) The terminal
period cost of capital is reduced to 11.5%. The Target's cost of
capital will remain higher than that of the Acquirer's because of
its low leverage.
&C&"Arial,Bold"&14Acquisition Plan - JAKKS
Financial Forecast 2001 - 2005 and Valuation
JAKKS&R&UAppendix B-1
&LAcquisition Plan JAKKS&C&P of &N&R&D
AP_App_B2Step 1 Continued: Target Historical Data and
RatiosHistorical RatiosHistorical Financial
Ratios2002200320042005AverageMinimumMaximumNet Sales
Growth Rate1)103.2%115.5%37.3%85.4%37.3%115.5%Cost of
Sales (Variable) / Sales
%2)61.7%61.0%58.6%59.4%60.2%58.6%61.7%Depreciation &
Amortization / Gross Fixed Assets
%3)27.8%46.2%27.1%31.3%33.1%27.1%46.2%Selling
Expenses / Sales
(%)4)15.0%15.0%15.0%15.0%15.0%15.0%15.0%G&A
Expenses / Sales
(%)5)13.3%13.2%12.8%16.9%14.1%12.8%16.9%Interest on
Cash & Marketable
Securities6)0.0%0.0%1.6%8.9%2.6%0.0%8.9%Interest Rate on
Debt (%)7)7.0%7.1%0.0%0.0%3.5%0.0%7.1%Tax
Rate8)18.8%22.6%27.5%29.0%24.5%18.8%29.0%Other Current
19. Operations Assets / Sales
(%)9)29.5%19.0%33.0%34.0%28.9%19.0%34.0%Other Assets /
Sales (%)10)61.4%30.3%34.7%40.1%41.6%30.3%61.4%Gross
Fixed Assets / Sales
(%)11)9.4%7.6%9.2%11.7%9.5%7.6%11.7%Cash Balance /
Sales (%)12)6.0%14.6%52.7%17.0%22.6%6.0%52.7%Current
Liabilities / Sales
(%)13)27.6%17.5%24.1%16.5%21.4%16.5%27.6%Capital
Expenditures / Gross Fixed
Assets14)74.2%38.8%61.7%43.1%54.4%38.8%74.2%Debt /
Equity15)23.0%15.7%0.0%0.5%9.8%0.0%23.0%Notes:1)During
the last few years, the Target has acquired several small
companies which have contributed to its large growth in net
sales. For purposes of the valuation,we assume a higher growth
rate than the mature industry (2-4%) in which the Target
competes, because the Target derives a large portion of its sales
fromsegments whose growth is exceeding the overall market
growth rate. We assume 10% growth for the next 2 years, after
which we expect growth to decline graduallyto 5% in 2010.
Beyond 2010, the Target's growth is expected to mirror the
industry's long-term 4% rate of growth.2)The Target has
realized cost of sales efficiencies in their recent acquisitions.
They have reduced licensing and royalty payouts by acquiring
technologyand viable brands with extended life. However, the
use of outside manufacturers results in inherently higher
manufacturing costs than those of the Acquirer.3)Depreciation
of Gross Fixed Assets has been set at 10% to assume a 10 year
depreciation cycle which is standard for most long-lived assets
in this industry.4)Selling expenses will remain flat as a
percentage of sales within our model.5)The Target has
experienced some growth in G&A expenses due to acquisition
related overhead. In a stable environment we expect overhead to
normalizeat 14.1% by 2008 and continue at that level through
2010.6)A blended rate, combining non-interest bearing deposits
and marketable securities at federal funds rate, is used in the
forecast.7)The interest on Current Debt is calculated based on
20. the existing interest rates on the debt.The interest rate on future
debt will be calculate at Moody's Aaa rate for debt as of
December 31, 2005.8)The Target's tax rate in 2005 was 29%.
The company's overall tax rate is favorably impacted by Hong
Kong operations that pay tax at 16.5%.The tax rate is assumed
to increase slightly during the forecast period.9)Other Current
Operations assets are assumed to be maintained at about the
average rate of the past years at 30%.10)Other Assets include
about $70 million in Goodwill resulting from a number of
acquisitions during the period from 1997-2000.2002-2005The
forecast assumes no acquisitions. As a result of amortization
Other Assets will decline by $5 million a year. Note that at the
time of this acquisitionfinancial accounting standards still
required the amortization of acquisition-related
goodwill.11)Fixed assets as a percentage of sales will be
increased to 12% to sustain growth of the business. Fixed assets
mainly consists of molds and toolingand 12% will provide a
reasonable replenishment rate of these assets.12)The Target is
producing cash balances in excess of financing needs. Cash
balances for the projected years have been forecast at a
minimumlevel of 6%. This is slightly higher than the minimum
level for the Acquirer (4.5%) because the Target's smaller
balance sheet providesless flexibility in meeting unanticipated
cash needs.13)Current Liabilities have decreased substantially
over the last few year as allowances and reserves for
obsolescence have gone down as a percentage of sales.In our
model we assume 25% to be conservative.14)Capital
Expenditures have been high in the past as the Target has been
acquiring fixed assets as part of their recent acquisitions.We
have projected a decrease in capital expenditures as the forecast
does not include projections for acquisitions.15)The target's
management is assumed to continue its 2004-2005 trend and
keep debt to a minimum through 2010.
&C&"Arial,Bold"&14Acquisition Plan - JAKKS
Historical Rates and Explanations for Rates Used in Forecast /
Valuation JAKKS&R&UAppendix B-2
21. &LAcquisition Plan JAKKS&C&F&R&D
AP_App_B3Step 1 Continued: Target Cost of Equity and
Capital CalculationFinancial Benchmarks as of December 31,
2005As of 12/31/2005Prime9.50%Key Valuation
IndicatorsIndustry Average 1)AcquirerTarget10 -Year T-
Note5.24%P/E14.517.76.12)Commercial Paper 3-
months6.34%P/S1.51.30.72)Federal Funds Rate6.40%LT
Debt/Equity50%89%1%2)CD's 6 months6.30%ROI - 5 year
avg.12.6%4.7%15.1%1)Moody's A8.30%ROE - 5 year
avg.17.3%8.1%16.2%1)Supplemental Financial DataStock Price
as of 12/31/2000$ 14.55$ 9.13Risk-free Rate5.24%Current
stock price$ 16.03$ 14.25Target's Unlevered Beta1.51Market
Risk Premium5.50%Target's Cost of Equity13.55%Target's level
of D/E0%Target Tax Rate31%Levered Beta1.51Market Value of
Current Long-Term Debt (in thousands)Discount Rate - Moody's
Aaa7.21%20062007200820092010Int.
Rate7.75%7.75%7.75%7.75%7.75%BegBal1,4001,000600200-
0Payments:Principal400400400200200Interest9362318- 0Total
Debt Cash Flow493462431208200Discounted
Value$1,369Notes:1) From investment research reports.2)
Based on financial data in statements and year-end stock price.
&C&"Arial,Bold"&14Acquisition Plan - JAKKS
Supplemental Financial Data JAKKS&R&UAppendix B-3
&LAcquisition Plan JAKKS&C&F&R&D
AP_App_CStep 2: Combined Firm's 5-Year Forecast and
ValuationConsolidated Acquirer and Target - including
SynergyForecast Assumptions 2006 -
201020062007200820092010SumCost of Sales
Synergy3.910.813.813.814.356.5Selling Expenses
Synergy1.63.33.33.33.314.9G&A Expenses
Synergy1.63.33.33.33.314.7Integration Expenses(1.1)- 0- 0- 0-
0(1.1)Cost of Capital: 2006 - 2010 (%)11.81%1)85.0Cost of
Capital: Terminal Period (%)10.31%1)Sustainable Cash Flow
Growth Rate (%)4.0%1)Market Value of Long-Term
Debt$1,172Historical FinancialsProjected
Financials200220032004200520062007200820092010Income
22. Statement ($mil)1)Net Sales of Combined
Firms4,8214,7844,7794,9225,1475,3855,6205,8596,098Increme
ntal Sales Due to SynergyTotal
Sales4,8214,7844,7794,9225,1475,3855,6205,8596,098Less:- 0-
0- 0- 0- 0Variable Cost of
Sales2,3392,3352,4362,5562,6202,6922,7842,8772,994Deprecia
tion1011068684104109113118123Cost of Sales
Synergy(4)(11)(14)(14)(14)Total Cost of
Sales2,4402,4412,5212,6402,7212,7902,8842,9813,103Gross
Profit2,3802,3432,2582,2822,4262,5952,7362,8792,995Less:- 0-
0- 0- 0- 0Sales Expense767799712719748782817852886Sales
Expense Synergy(2)(3)(3)(3)(3)G&A
Expense785874891951965983997996990G&A Expense
Synergy(2)(3)(3)(3)(3)Integration Expenses1- 0- 0- 0-
0Amortization of Intangibles324152525252525252Other
expense (income), net26(9)(34)(32)(32)(32)(32)(32)Total Sales
and G&A
Expense1,5861,7201,6461,6881,7311,7791,8281,8611,890Opera
ting Profits (EBIT)7946236125946968169091,0181,105Plus:
Interest Income- 0- 02429485887113Less: Interest
Expense911111321531271291229696Net Profits Before
Taxes7045124824455977368451,0091,122Less:
Taxes2011337067112163210297402Net Profits After
Taxes502379411378485573635712719Balance SheetCurrent
AssetsCash698225344275236247258270281Other Operating
Assets1,7791,8611,6651,6051,7871,8681,9492,0312,113Total
Current
Assets2,4772,0862,0091,8802,0232,1152,2072,3012,394Investm
ents- 0- 0- 0- 03477429401,5392,059Gross Fixed
Assets9421,1651,1641,1501,2491,3031,3571,4131,470Less:
Accum. Depr. & Amort.3384244274845886978109281,051Net
Fixed Assets604741737667661606547485419Other
Assets8771,8442,1612,0152,0102,0051,9991,9941,989Total
Assets3,9584,6724,9074,5625,0405,4685,6936,3196,861Current
Liabilities1,1851,3321,6101,5441,5301,5991,5631,5201,524Lon
g-Term DebtExisting
23. Debt6709899831,2431,2441,022641589400New Debt- 0- 0- 0-
0- 0- 0- 0- 0- 0Other
Liabilities144141164167174181188196204Total
Liabilities1,9992,4632,7572,9542,9472,8022,3922,3052,128Co
mmon
Stock7502,0682,0781,9801,9801,9801,9801,9801,980Retained
Earnings1,21014172(372)1136871,3222,0342,753Shareholders'
Equity1,9592,2092,1501,6082,0932,6663,3024,0144,733Total
Liabilities & Shareholders'
Equity3,9594,6724,9074,5625,0405,4685,6936,3196,861Addend
um: Check-000-000000Shares Outstanding
(millions)299399435445445445445445445Effective Tax
Rate29%26%15%15%19%22%25%29%36%Addendum: Working
Capital1,292754400336493517644781870Free Cash FlowEBIT
(1-t)567462523505565636683718708Plus: Depreciation and
Amort.133147138136156161165170175Less: Gross Capital
Expenditures204223(2)(13)9954555657Less: Change in
Working Capital(204)(537)(355)(64)1572312813788Free Cash
Flow7019231,016718466720666696738PV: 2006 -
2010$2,336PV: Terminal Value$6,964Total PV (Market Value
of the Firm)$9,300Less: Market Value of Long-Term
Debt$1,171Plus: Excess Cash (Investments)$347Equity
Value$8,475Notes:1) The acquisition will make up a minor part
of the Acquirer's total value. The Acquirer's target D/E ratio
remains unchanged. Therefore, the Acquirer's cost of capitalhas
been used in the valuation of the combined companies.
Although the Acquirer expects certain product lines to grow
faster than the overall market for a number ofyears, the long-
term industry growth is forecast at 4%, because the market is
rapidly maturing.
&C&"Arial,Bold"&14Acquisition Plan - JAKKS
Forecast 2001 -2005 and Valuation of Combined Companies
&RAppendix C
&LAcquisition Plan JAKKS&C&P of &N&R&D
AP_App_DStep 2 Continued: Synergy EstimationSummary of
Expected SynergyAssumes Deal closes on March 31, 2006 and
24. actions take effect July 1, 2006.(In millions)1)The total annual
savings of the closing of the Hong Kong office will
be:20062007200820092010Expense Category-
Rent250,0000.130.250.250.250.2550% COS/50% Sales
Expense- Elimination of 15 back office positionsat $35,000
each525,0000.260.530.530.530.53G&A- Elimination of 10
professional positionsat 90,000
each900,0000.450.900.900.900.9050% COS/50% Sales
ExpenseTotal1,675,0000.841.681.681.681.682)As a result of the
closure of the Hong Kong Office the following additional
expenseswill be incurred in 2006: 1)20062007200820092010- 3
Months Rent62,5000.0650% COS / 50% Sales Expense- 1
Month's pay for back office positions43,7500.04Integration
Expense- Average 3 months' pay for
professionalpositions225,0000.23Integration
ExpenseTotal331,2500.333)20062007200820092010Termination
of 3rd Party manufacturing
agreements:2)3.009.0012.0012.0012.50100% COS4)Termination
of rental contracts: 3)20062007200820092010Malibu
Headquarters (CA)0.501.001.001.001.0050% G&A/25%
Sales/25% COSDexter Michigan Office
(MI)0.200.400.400.400.4050% COS/ 50% SalesInternational
Toy Center New York (showroom)
(NY)0.400.800.800.800.80100% SalesWarehouse space in City
of Industry (CA)0.751.501.501.501.50100% SalesWarehouse
space in New Brunswick (NJ)- 0- 0- 0- 0-
0Total1.853.703.703.703.705)Termination of employees in
U.S.: 4)- 75 employees with average pay
of1.503.003.003.003.0075% G&A/25%COS$40,000, including
benefits.6)Severance pay as a result of terminations.
5)0.37Integration Expense7)Retention bonuses for key
employees 6)0.50Integration ExpenseGrand
total6.017.420.420.420.985.0Notes:1)The rental market is tight
in Hong Kong. Although we are contractually allowedto sublet
the office, we would prefer not to be involved in managing a
new tenant.We expect the landlord will be pleased to let us out
25. of the rental agreement, becausehe will be able to increase the
rent. At most we expect to pay an estimated 3 months of rent
ascompensation for the inconvenience.2)The Acquirer will
terminate 3rd party contracts as soon as possible. This will
occur either at the end ofthe contract or earlier if a financially
favorable agreement can be reached.The Acquirer expects to
save approximately 10% of manufacturing costs by
manufacturingin-house, as a result of using excess
manufacturing capacity and economies of scale asa result of the
Acquirer's buying power.3)Rental contract for Malibu
Headquarters expires in July 2006.Rental contract for
Showroom in International Toy Center expires December
2006.Rental contract for office space in Dexter, Michigan does
not expire until 2008. We willattempt to come to a financial
agreement with landlord or sublet space.Rental contract for
warehouse in City of Industry expires in 2008. Because the
newAlameda corridor commercial space is at a premium in the
City of Industry, we see no problemterminating the agreement
or subletting space at a higher rental rate.The warehouse in New
Brunswick fits well with the Acquirer's distribution
organization and will beretained.4)The Target has 155
employees in U.S. None of the employees is represented by a
union.The 45 employees involved in the design, sales and
marketing of toys will be integrated intothe Acquirer's
divisions. The 25 employees working at the New Brunswick
warehouse will be retained.All other (75) employees, involved
in back-office, customer service, distributionand warehousing
functions will be terminated.5)Because there is no union
contract, the Acquirer has no obligation to provide severance
pay; however,to prevent disputes, the Acquirer will provide a
severance package that includes from 1 to 3 months of
paydepending on period of employment. Because average
seniority is less than 3 years, the Acquirer expectsto pay an
average of 1.5 months of severance pay per employee. (1.5 *
$3,300 * 75 = $371,250)6)Retention bonuses for key creative
employees. An estimated 25 employees will be offered
26. averageretention bonuses of $20,000 to stay on for at least 18
months.
&C&"Arial,Bold"&14Acquisition Plan - JAKKS
Financial Summary of Synergy&R&UAppendix D
&LAcquisition Plan JAKKS&C&P of &N&R&D
AP_App_EStep 3: Offer Price DeterminationOffer Price
Supporting DataAcquirer Share Price 1)$ 16.03Target Share
Price 1)$ 14.25Proposed % of Synergy Shared with
Target30%Target Shares Outstanding (Mil)19.1Acquirer Shares
Outstanding (Mil)426.0Cash Portion of Offer Price
(%)0Standalone ValueConsolidated Acquirer + TargetValue of
SynergyAcquirerTargetWithout Synergy (1)With Synergy
(2)PVNS (1) - (2)Discounted Cash Flow Valuations ($Mil)$
7,517$ 591$ 8,107$ 8,475$ 368Minimum Offer Price
(PVMIN) ($Mil)$ 272Maximum Offer Price (PVMAX) ($Mil)$
640Initial Offer Price ($Mil)$ 383Initial Offer Price Per Share
($)$ 20.03Purchase Price Premium Per Share41%Cash Per
Share ($)$ - 0Share Exchange Ratio1.25New Shares Issued by
Acquirer23.867Total Shares Outstanding Acquirer after
acquisition449.867Ownership Distribution in New FirmAcquirer
shareholders (%)95%Target shareholders (%)5%EPS at Initial
Offer Price20062007200820092010Acquirer's Forecastof EPS
afterAcquisition$ 1.04$ 1.21$ 1.33$ 1.50$ 1.51Acquirer's
Forecastof EPS afterAcquisition$ 1.08$ 1.27$ 1.41$ 1.58$
1.60Weighted Average Valuation CalculationValueWeighting
FactorWeighted ValueDiscounted Cash Flow Valuation$
59150%$ 295Comparable Firms - Earnings Valuation 3)$
42725%$ 107Comparable Firms - Sales Valuation 3)$
41325%$ 103Weighted Average Valuation$
505OfferOfferResulting Earnings Per Share After
Acquisitions4PricePrice% Shared20062007200820092010Per
Share$-millionsSynergy$20.0338330%$ 1.08$ 1.27$ 1.41$
1.58$ 1.60Notes$21.9641940%$ 1.07$ 1.27$ 1.41$ 1.58$
1.591) Share prices as of close of business on March 31,
2006..$23.8845650%$ 1.07$ 1.26$ 1.40$ 1.57$ 1.582)
The initial offer price will be based on 30% synergy
27. sharing.$25.8149360%$ 1.06$ 1.26$ 1.39$ 1.56$ 1.573)
See "Relative Valuations Summary".$27.7453070%$ 1.06$
1.25$ 1.38$ 1.55$ 1.574) Post-acquisition EPS for different
offer prices equals consolidated net income after taxes divided
by the sum of acquirer shares outstanding plus new shares
issuedby the acquirer. New shares issued equals the number of
target shares outstanding times the share exchange ratio (SER).
Consolidated EPS will declineas the offer price increases as
more shares of acquirer stock must be issued for each share of
target stock outstanding.
&C&"Arial,Bold"&14Acquisition Plan - JAKKS
Initial Offer Price Determination&"Arial,Regular"&10
&R&UAppendix E
&LAcquisition Plan JAKKS&R&D
AP_App_FStep 3 Continued: Alternative Valuation
SummariesAs of 12/31/05As of 12/31/05PRICE/SALES
VALUATIONPRICE/ EARNINGS
VALUATIONCOMPARABLE
COMPANIESPRICE/SALESCOMPARABLE
COMPANIESP/ECompany 11.3Company 114.6Company
21.5Company 211.0Company 31.4Company 312.0Company
41.5Company 410.0Company 51.4Company
511.0TOTAL7.1TOTAL58.6AVERAGE1.4AVERAGE11.7TAR
GET PROJECTED SALES (2001)290.1TARGET PROJECTED
EARNINGS (2001)36.4PROJECTED VALUE OF TARGET (In
millions)412.6PROJECTED VALUE OF TARGET (In
millions)427.2
&C&"Arial,Bold"&14Acquisition Plan - JAKKS
Relative Valuations Summary&R&UAppendix F
&LAcquisition Plan JAKKS&R&D
AP_App_GStep 4: Combined Firms' Financing
CapacityProjected Financials20062007200820092010Forecast
CommentsIncome Statement ($Millions)Net
Sales5,1475,3855,6205,8596,098Less: Cost of
Sales2,7212,7902,8842,9813,103Gross
Profit2,4262,5952,7362,8792,995Less: Sales, General & Admin.
28. Exp.1,7301,7791,8281,8611,890Integration Expenses(1)- 0- 0-
0- 0Operating Profits (EBIT)6968169091,0181,105Plus: Interest
Income29485887113Less: Interest Expense1271291229696Net
Profits Before Taxes5977368451,0091,122Less:
Taxes112163210297402Net Profits After
Taxes485573635712719Earnings per share ($/Share)$ 1.08$
1.27$ 1.41$ 1.58$ 1.60Based on 426 million existing
Acquirer shares andBalance Sheet (12/31)23,836 million new
shares (total shares after acquisition 449.836 million).Current
AssetsCash & Marketable
Securities5829891,1981,8092,340Other Current
Assets1,7871,8681,9492,0312,113Total Current
Assets2,3692,8573,1473,8404,453Gross Fixed
Assets1,2491,3031,3571,4131,470Less: Accumulated
Depreciation5886978109281,051Net Fixed
Assets661606547485419Other
Assets2,0102,0051,9991,9941,989Total
Assets5,0405,4685,6936,3196,861Current
Liabilities1,5301,5991,5631,5201,524Long-term debtExiting
Debt1,2441,022641589400Value Creation SummaryTransaction
related debt- 0- 0- 0- 0- 0($Millions)Total Long-term
Debt1,2441,022641589400Consolidated Value after
Acquisition8,475Other Liabilities174181188196204Pre-
acquisition Equity ValueCommon
Stock1,9801,9801,9801,9801,980Acquirer7,517Retained
Earnings1136871,3222,0342,753Target591Shareholders'
Equity2,0932,6663,3024,0144,733Total8,107Total
Liabilities+Shareholders'
Equity5,0405,4685,6936,3196,861Value Created368- 0- 0- 0- 0-
0Distribution of ValueAddendum:Acquirer95%348Long-term
debt / Equity59%38%19%15%8%Target5%20Total368
&C&"Arial,Bold"&14Acquisition Plan - JAKKS
Consolidated Financial Statements based on Initial Offer
Price&R&UAppendix G
&LAcquisition Plan JAKKS&R&D
AP_App_A1Appendix A: Acquisition
29. TimelineJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptem
berOctoberNovemberDecemberwk1wk2wk3wk4wk5wk1wk2wk3
wk4wk1wk2wk3wk4wk1wk2wk3wk4wk1wk2wk3wk4wk5wk1w
k2wk3wk4wk1wk2wk3wk4wk5wk1wk2wk3wk4wk1wk2wk3wk4
wk1wk2wk3wk4wk5wk1wk2wk3wk4wk1wk2wk3wk4wk5KEY
ACTIVITIES317142128411182541118251815222961320273101
724181522295121926291623307142128411182529162330Pre-
AcquisitionSearchScreenFirst ContactNegotiationRefine
ValueStructure DealDue DiligenceFinancingPlan Financial
DetailDECISION: Proceed/Walk AwayImplementation
PlanningCLOSINGPost-AcquisitionOffice ClosuresHong Kong
OfficeThird Party Manufacturing Agreement
TerminationTermination of Rental ContractMalibu
HeadquartersDexter OfficeCity of Industry WarehouseNew
York ShowroomReduction of Work ForceInterviewInitiate
ActionCompleteStaff Relocation ProgramInterviewInitiate
ActionCompleteCommunication ProgramPublic Relations
(ongoing)Advertising (ongoing)AnnouncementHoliday Ad
CampaignCorporate
MaterialsAnnouncementWebsiteLaunchFully IntegratedInitiate
ActionDevelopment/OngoingTarget Completion Date
&RAppendix A
&LAcquisition Plan JAKKS&R&D
AP_App_A2Appendix B: Summary: Milestones and
Responsible Individual(s)KEY ACTIVITIESEstimated Time
FrameManagerDurationDeadlinePre-AcquisitionSearch3
weeks31-DecCOO/Exec StaffScreen3 weeks13-JanPresidentFirst
Contact3 weeks20-JanPresidentNegotiationCFORefine Value11
weeks24-MarPresident/CFOStructure Deal9 weeks24-
MarCFODue Diligence8 weeks24-MarCOOFinancing11
weeks24-MarTreasurerPlan Financial Detail11 weeks24-
MarExec StaffDECISION: Proceed/Walk Away1 week24-
MarPresident/COOImplementation Planning11 weeks24-
MarExec StaffCLOSING3 weeks7-AprExec StaffPost-
AcquisitionOffice ClosuresCOOHong Kong Office18 weeks30-
JunDirector of FinanceThird Party Manufacturing Agreement
30. Termination18 weeks30-JunCOOTermination of Rental
ContractCOOMalibu Headquarters18 weeks30-JunCOODexter
Office18 weeks30-JunCOOCity of Industry Warehouse18
weeks30-JunCOONew York Showroom18 weeks30-
JunCOOReduction of Work Force24 weeks4-AugVice Pres
HRStaff Relocation Program24 weeksVice Pres
HRCommunication ProgramVice Pres CommunicationsPublic
Relations (ongoing)weeklyongoingVice Pres
CommunicationsAdvertising (ongoing)weeklyongoingVice Pres
MrktgCorporate Materials11 weeksVice Pres MrktgWebsite27
weeks4-AugVice Pres Mrktg