case study
Details:
Throughout this course you have been preparing separate components of a comprehensive 2,500-word financial analysis (excluding tables, figures, and addenda) of a chosen company following the nine-step assessment process detailed in Assessing a Company's Future Financial Health.
There are three parts to the final component assignment of the case study.
Part One (Case Study Component 4)
Apply the final three steps of the nine-step assessment process to develop a 750-word analysis of your chosen company:
Viability of the 3-5 Year Plan
Stress Test Under Scenarios of Adversity
Current Financing Plan
Part Two
Access the three prior component assignments, with instructor feedback incorporated, that you submitted in Topics 2, 4, and 6. Integrate these three assignments into the final case study submission along with the Component 4 assignment in this topic to provide a comprehensive analysis inclusive of all nine steps that flows from start to finish.
Part Three
Assume that you will be presenting your analysis to a group of senior management at your place of employment that urgently needs to know this information to make a major financial decision for your company. In 250 words, develop an introduction to your analysis that can serve as an overview. Consider factors that might impede their ability to focus on the information you are presenting. For example, some of your audience may be pressed for time, another may have a crisis in their work team that needs to be attended to quickly, and others may simply not be paying attention. You have one chance to impress them; keep your overview focused, succinct, and informative. Present only key and other potentially relevant points this group needs to know.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Case Study Component 4 and Final Submission
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| 70.0 %Content |
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| 40.0 % Incorporation of the Required Set of Elements in the Nine-Step Assessment Process for the Case Study Component | The required set of elements is not present. | The required set of elements is incorporated, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient. | The required set of elements is incorporated, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components. | The required set of elements is present, and is incorporated in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support. | The required set of elements is present and comprehensive. The submission further incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate. | ||
| 10.0 % Integration of Prior Case Study Components with Incorporation of Feedback | Integration of prior case study components with incorporation of feedback is not present. | Integration of prior case study components with incorporation of feedback is present, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient. | Integration of prior case study components with incorporation of feedback is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components. | Integration of prior case study components with incorporation of feedback is present in full. The submission encompasses adequate details level of support. | Integration of prior case study components with incorporation of feedback is present and comprehensive. The submission encompasses essential details. Level of detail is appropriate. | ||
| 20.0 % Case Study Analysis Introduction for Senior Management | The case study analysis introduction for senior management is not present. | The case study analysis introduction for senior management is present, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient. | The case study analysis introduction for senior management is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components. | The case study analysis introduction for senior management is present, and is incorporated in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support. | The case study analysis introduction for senior management is present and comprehensive. The submission further incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate. | ||
| 20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness |
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| 7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose | Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. | Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. | Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. | Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. | Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. | ||
| 20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness |
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| 8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction | Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. | Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. | Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. | Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. | Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. | ||
| 20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness |
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| 5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) | Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. | Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. | Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. | Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. | Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. | ||
| 10.0 %Format |
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| 5.0 % Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) | Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. | Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. | Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. | Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. | All format elements are correct. | ||
| 5.0 % Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) | Sources are not documented. | Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. | Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. | ||
| 100 % Total Weightage |
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