Topic: Assessing Firm's Financial Performance for Amway (Malaysia) Holdings Berhad and Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad
Type of analysis: Trend Analysis (3 years)
Period of study: 2019 - 2021
INSTRUCTION:
- This project must be written in Times New Roman 12-pt. Font and double spaced, and submitted as a Microsoft Word document.
OBJECTIVES:
By doing this project, the students will be able to:
- calculate the financial ratios,
- explain the use of financial ratios,
- value the company's performance and
- get themselves familiar with the actual practice of industry financial standards.
REQUIREMENT:
You must choose two companies listed on Bursa Malaysia. You must download the relevant financial data from the website and perform a ratio analysis for the selected companies. The companies MUST be chosen from the CONSUMER PRODUCTS sector only. For additional information, please refer to the Bursa Malaysia website: (http://www.bursamalaysia.com)
Trend analysis signals whether the company's financial health is likely to improve or deteriorate. Each student will perform the trend analysis and compare the performance of these two companies based on the following financial ratios:
- Liquidity ratios- Current ratio
- Quick ratio
- Asset management ratios- Average collection period
- Receivable turnover
- Inventory turnover
- Total asset turnover
- Fixed asset turnover
- Leverage ratios- Debt ratio
- Debt equity ratio
- Time interest earned
- Profitability ratios- Operating profit margin
- Net profit margin
- Return on asset
- Return on equity
- Market value ratio- Earnings per share (EPS)
CONTENT:
The project must adhere to the guidelines given below.
1. Introduction
- describe what you are going to do and why
- followed by the background of the company.
2. Methodology
Calculate every ratio for each firm.
3. Finding and analysis (interpretation)
After showing the calculations, you compare the performance for 3 years (adding a graph in an advantage). Provide an explanation for each ratio (for example, discuss why this situation happen). Do this for all the required ratios one by one. Then you need to explain the performance of these two firms.
4. Conclusion and recommendation
Conclude your work by answering the questions below:
A. What is your judgment of the current financial condition of the company (overall for 5 major ratios)?
i. Liquidity ratio - Does the company look like a good credit risk in the short term? Prove this argument.
ii. Asset Management ratio - How well the company is using its assets? Prove this argument.
iii. Leverage ratio - -Will the company be able to pay off its long-term debt and pay interest as it comes due? Prove this argument.
iv. Profitable ratio - Do you feel the company performs well in terms of its ability to generate profit? Prove your argument.
v. Market value ratio - Do you feel the company represents a good investment? Prove this argument.
B. Provide your recommendations for improvement (if any).
5. References
Reference must be used when appropriate.
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Sunday, 3 July 2022
Read the Case Study on “Innovation at Uber: The launch of Express POOL” and critically discuss the problem and recommend the solution. You may refer to the following guiding questions to structure your argument and suggestions.
- How does Uber innovate? What is the role of data science in innovation at Uber?
- Why does Uber have so many different ways to run experiments? What are the pros and cons of each type?
- Evaluate the Express development project. What did Uber do well in this project? What could have been improved?
- Based on the data available to you, other insights from the dataset, and additional qualitative considerations, what would you recommend that Stock do? Should he increase wait times from two to five minutes in the six treatment cities of the experimental launch? If so, when should he do so?
https://bit.ly/3RjEAwT
- How does Uber innovate? What is the role of data science in innovation at Uber?
- Why does Uber have so many different ways to run experiments? What are the pros and cons of each type?
- Evaluate the Express development project. What did Uber do well in this project? What could have been improved?
- Based on the data available to you, other insights from the dataset, and additional qualitative considerations, what would you recommend that Stock do? Should he increase wait times from two to five minutes in the six treatment cities of the experimental launch? If so, when should he do so?
https://bit.ly/3RjEAwT
Your task is to critically review THREE (3) recent article (2018 onwards) related to the topics in our syllabus. The article should come from a refereed journal.
ARTICLE REVIEW GUIDELINES
- Your final report should be no less than 5 pages for an article reviewed (Times New Roman, Font 12, double spacing). This does not include your bibliographic references, diagrams or large gaps between parts of your report. There is no maximum length.
- Do not copy any part of the article into your review. If you want to use more than 3-4 author’s words, then use quotation marks, and add a page number from the article (if available) when you cite this quotation.
- Proofread your review for grammar and clarity as well as spelling. You should be sure that you have caught all mistakes and written clearly.
- Be careful of plagiarism.
- Please attach the original article you have reviewed.
PREPARING FOR YOUR REVIEW
An article results from critically examining all aspects of an article. You will have to read your article several times to understand it fully enough to review properly.
Often, comparing your article to others will help you determine its quality.
Also, think about the article and its ideas in terms of each of the different week’s concepts and frameworks we study in class. Do the ideas in the article fit all the categories of appropriate class concepts, model and frameworks? This often will help you see things the authors missed, think about things the authors write differently, or see that the authors indeed covered a topic thoroughly.
OUTLINE OF THE ARTICLE REVIEW
Please include the following categories in your article review. The total mark for this assignment is 100.
CategoriesMarks1. Full bibliographic reference12. Introduction53. Very brief summary54. Results55. Contribution106. Foundation107. Synthesis with class materials158. Analysis with additional analysis159. General critique1510. Issues1511. Annotated bibliography4Total Score100
https://bit.ly/3R4cvcB
ARTICLE REVIEW GUIDELINES
- Your final report should be no less than 5 pages for an article reviewed (Times New Roman, Font 12, double spacing). This does not include your bibliographic references, diagrams or large gaps between parts of your report. There is no maximum length.
- Do not copy any part of the article into your review. If you want to use more than 3-4 author’s words, then use quotation marks, and add a page number from the article (if available) when you cite this quotation.
- Proofread your review for grammar and clarity as well as spelling. You should be sure that you have caught all mistakes and written clearly.
- Be careful of plagiarism.
- Please attach the original article you have reviewed.
PREPARING FOR YOUR REVIEW
An article results from critically examining all aspects of an article. You will have to read your article several times to understand it fully enough to review properly.
Often, comparing your article to others will help you determine its quality.
Also, think about the article and its ideas in terms of each of the different week’s concepts and frameworks we study in class. Do the ideas in the article fit all the categories of appropriate class concepts, model and frameworks? This often will help you see things the authors missed, think about things the authors write differently, or see that the authors indeed covered a topic thoroughly.
OUTLINE OF THE ARTICLE REVIEW
Please include the following categories in your article review. The total mark for this assignment is 100.
CategoriesMarks1. Full bibliographic reference12. Introduction53. Very brief summary54. Results55. Contribution106. Foundation107. Synthesis with class materials158. Analysis with additional analysis159. General critique1510. Issues1511. Annotated bibliography4Total Score100
https://bit.ly/3R4cvcB
This paper is a comparison/contrast/evaluation paper that explores the differences between federal and state wage and employment discrimination laws. Your paper must describe, explain, contrast, and evaluate the applicable federal and state statutory/regulatory provisions, as well as important case law, regarding wages and employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, and disability.
Your paper must also describe and explain any areas where the state’s employment discrimination laws cover areas of employment discrimination not covered under federal laws. Finally, your paper must describe, explain and contrast the minimum number of employees required before federal law and state wage and employment discrimination laws apply.
https://bit.ly/3yBdzxu
Your paper must also describe and explain any areas where the state’s employment discrimination laws cover areas of employment discrimination not covered under federal laws. Finally, your paper must describe, explain and contrast the minimum number of employees required before federal law and state wage and employment discrimination laws apply.
https://bit.ly/3yBdzxu
Based on the Stakeholder Analysis and Evaluation Goal Matrix create a performance dashboard that includes all the relevant performance evaluation tools you identified. Specifically, create a way of presenting and/or displaying the performance data in a single page or excel spreadsheet so that relevant project stakeholders could view it
In addition to creating the dashboard, you will need to provide a guide and/or legend to it. Namely, you will want to provide a few paragraphs describing who is responsible for updating and maintaining the dashboard, how frequently the different metrics will be updated, and any other relevant details you think are pertinent.
TipsDoes it include all the tools you identified in your performance evaluation matrix?It is arranged in a clear and professional looking manner?Do you provide a clear description / guide for each of the metrics?Do you state how frequently it will be updated and by whom?The document should be free and clear of grammatical and typographical errors
Please be sure to review the attached rubric. It along with these assignment instructions will ensure you have a solid understanding of the assignment requirements.
https://bit.ly/3bM4toL
In addition to creating the dashboard, you will need to provide a guide and/or legend to it. Namely, you will want to provide a few paragraphs describing who is responsible for updating and maintaining the dashboard, how frequently the different metrics will be updated, and any other relevant details you think are pertinent.
TipsDoes it include all the tools you identified in your performance evaluation matrix?It is arranged in a clear and professional looking manner?Do you provide a clear description / guide for each of the metrics?Do you state how frequently it will be updated and by whom?The document should be free and clear of grammatical and typographical errors
Please be sure to review the attached rubric. It along with these assignment instructions will ensure you have a solid understanding of the assignment requirements.
https://bit.ly/3bM4toL
Saturday, 2 July 2022
Learning Outcomes:
2.1 Perform all communication abilities, including thinking, writing, speaking, listening, and assessing the technology.
Assignment Question(s):
Part 1: Critical Thinking
Evaluating Professional Credibility
Amal has been a shift supervisor of a team of nurses for the past three years. The other nurses trust her judgment because she has a track record of successfully treating patients and she is considered an expert in many aspects of nursing. The other nurses also trust her to make good decisions because she stays aware of each nurse’s career goals and she gives them assignments that will help them grow professionally. They also trust her because she always follows through on her promises.
After reading the case, answer the following questions: Total of 5 Marks
- The other nurses trust her judgment because she has a track record of successfully treating patients and she is considered an expert in many aspects of nursing. What element of credibility is most relevant in this instance? And Why? (1 Mark)
- The other nurses trust her because she always follows through on her promises. What element of credibility is most relevant in this instance? And why? (1 Mark)
- The other nurses also trust her to make good decisions because she stays aware of each nurse’s career goals and she gives them assignments that will help them grow professionally. What element of credibility is most relevant in this instance? And why? (1 Mark)
- If Amal makes several mistakes when treating patients, what element of credibility is most likely to suffer? And why? (1 Mark)
- If Amal takes sick leave but her colleagues see pictures on Instagram of her in a birthday part, what element of credibility is most likely to suffer? And why? (1 Mark)
Two Phrases That Indicate Your Boss Is Not Listening To You
One of the biggest predictors of whether an employee will be engaged at work is the extent to which they feel like their boss listens to them. But sadly, we’ve all had (or are having) the experience of a boss who doesn’t listen to us. And I’m not talking about really blatant situations (e.g. they literally turn away from us or roll their eyes), but rather those situations in which the boss acts like they’re listening but hears nothing we say.
I recently witnessed just such a case. An executive, let’s call him “Pat,” was holding a town hall meeting to discuss the company’s recent, and disappointing, employee engagement survey results. About 40 employees showed up to the meeting. He kicked things off by saying, “Welcome, everybody. As you know, I’m having this meeting today because I want to hear your concerns directly. I’m here to listen about your issues with your supervisors, so fire away.”
One employee raised his hand first and said, “With the recent cost-cutting, I think we’ve all got concerns about whether we’re going to have jobs next year.” Pat quickly responded, “Oh, I hear you. You think you’ve got problems? At least your wages are ones that other companies will pay. But I’m the VP and I’m over 50, so when you combine my high salary with my age, I’m going to have a really tough time finding a job. But hey, life’s not fair, right?”
Then another employee raised their hand. “I actually have a different concern. My supervisor tells me that I’m supposed to bring her any suggestions for improvement, but when I do, it’s like she doesn’t listen to me.” Pat responded, “I know how that feels, but I don’t want you to worry, because those feelings will pass and you will get over it.”
Source: Forbes Magazine
Think about how well this manager listened in high-pressure situation: Total of 5 Marks
- Explain how well he did at each of the following active listening skills: paying attention, holding judgment, reflecting, clarifying, and sharing. (2.5 Marks) Suggest some strategies to turn this manager into an excellent listener. (2.5 Marks)
Part 2: Writing Exercise
Hi Sales Team,
I look forward to our meeting next Friday. Please come to the meeting with some out-of-the box ideas that really push the envelope. (2) We want to dramatically increase our market share next year. (3) Please plan your ideas in advance so that you bring your absolutely best ideas to the meeting. At the meeting, we will hold a discussion of our primary objectives and make a plan of marketing strategies. (5) Please remember that your ideas are important, helpful, and will contribute to our marketing plan. (6) So, active participation at the meeting is greatly appreciated. I can affirm that we will deliberate until we reach consensus.
Answer the following questions: Total of 5 Marks
- Which writing style problem is most apparent in Statements 2, 3, 5, and 6? (2 Marks). Fix the issues associated with these statements. (2 Marks)
- In your opinion, why is it crucial for business writers to follow particular strategies when writing? (1 Mark)
https://bit.ly/3R3xBYx
2.1 Perform all communication abilities, including thinking, writing, speaking, listening, and assessing the technology.
Assignment Question(s):
Part 1: Critical Thinking
Evaluating Professional Credibility
Amal has been a shift supervisor of a team of nurses for the past three years. The other nurses trust her judgment because she has a track record of successfully treating patients and she is considered an expert in many aspects of nursing. The other nurses also trust her to make good decisions because she stays aware of each nurse’s career goals and she gives them assignments that will help them grow professionally. They also trust her because she always follows through on her promises.
After reading the case, answer the following questions: Total of 5 Marks
- The other nurses trust her judgment because she has a track record of successfully treating patients and she is considered an expert in many aspects of nursing. What element of credibility is most relevant in this instance? And Why? (1 Mark)
- The other nurses trust her because she always follows through on her promises. What element of credibility is most relevant in this instance? And why? (1 Mark)
- The other nurses also trust her to make good decisions because she stays aware of each nurse’s career goals and she gives them assignments that will help them grow professionally. What element of credibility is most relevant in this instance? And why? (1 Mark)
- If Amal makes several mistakes when treating patients, what element of credibility is most likely to suffer? And why? (1 Mark)
- If Amal takes sick leave but her colleagues see pictures on Instagram of her in a birthday part, what element of credibility is most likely to suffer? And why? (1 Mark)
Two Phrases That Indicate Your Boss Is Not Listening To You
One of the biggest predictors of whether an employee will be engaged at work is the extent to which they feel like their boss listens to them. But sadly, we’ve all had (or are having) the experience of a boss who doesn’t listen to us. And I’m not talking about really blatant situations (e.g. they literally turn away from us or roll their eyes), but rather those situations in which the boss acts like they’re listening but hears nothing we say.
I recently witnessed just such a case. An executive, let’s call him “Pat,” was holding a town hall meeting to discuss the company’s recent, and disappointing, employee engagement survey results. About 40 employees showed up to the meeting. He kicked things off by saying, “Welcome, everybody. As you know, I’m having this meeting today because I want to hear your concerns directly. I’m here to listen about your issues with your supervisors, so fire away.”
One employee raised his hand first and said, “With the recent cost-cutting, I think we’ve all got concerns about whether we’re going to have jobs next year.” Pat quickly responded, “Oh, I hear you. You think you’ve got problems? At least your wages are ones that other companies will pay. But I’m the VP and I’m over 50, so when you combine my high salary with my age, I’m going to have a really tough time finding a job. But hey, life’s not fair, right?”
Then another employee raised their hand. “I actually have a different concern. My supervisor tells me that I’m supposed to bring her any suggestions for improvement, but when I do, it’s like she doesn’t listen to me.” Pat responded, “I know how that feels, but I don’t want you to worry, because those feelings will pass and you will get over it.”
Source: Forbes Magazine
Think about how well this manager listened in high-pressure situation: Total of 5 Marks
- Explain how well he did at each of the following active listening skills: paying attention, holding judgment, reflecting, clarifying, and sharing. (2.5 Marks) Suggest some strategies to turn this manager into an excellent listener. (2.5 Marks)
Part 2: Writing Exercise
Hi Sales Team,
I look forward to our meeting next Friday. Please come to the meeting with some out-of-the box ideas that really push the envelope. (2) We want to dramatically increase our market share next year. (3) Please plan your ideas in advance so that you bring your absolutely best ideas to the meeting. At the meeting, we will hold a discussion of our primary objectives and make a plan of marketing strategies. (5) Please remember that your ideas are important, helpful, and will contribute to our marketing plan. (6) So, active participation at the meeting is greatly appreciated. I can affirm that we will deliberate until we reach consensus.
Answer the following questions: Total of 5 Marks
- Which writing style problem is most apparent in Statements 2, 3, 5, and 6? (2 Marks). Fix the issues associated with these statements. (2 Marks)
- In your opinion, why is it crucial for business writers to follow particular strategies when writing? (1 Mark)
https://bit.ly/3R3xBYx
The Integration Plan Assignment asked you to choose a technology to implement into your instructional environment and to outline a series of important considerations related to the integration. For this assignment, you'll have the opportunity to actually use the technology tool you've chosen to develop a sample piece of instructional material. Consider this prototype as if would become a sample that you could share with your organizational leaders as they consider your integration plan. Realistically, both of these pieces (the plan and your prototype) can become valuable pieces of your professional portfolio.
Instructions
- Choose an actual piece of instructional content that you would deliver using the technology tool you chose for the Integration Plan Assignment. This should be a brief unit (or a section of a unit), approximately 5-10 minutes of instructional material.
- Create an account or acquire access to your chosen instructional technology tool so that you can create your instructional materials.
- Develop a working prototype of your instructional unit using the tool you've selected. If you've chosen a hardware tool or an assistive or supporting technology, you may need to think creatively about how you will capture your instructional unit as a prototype. For example, you could consider screen recording the use of an app on an iPad, video recording the use of a wearable device, etc.
- Once you've created your prototype, please ensure that you're able to share the materials with others. Many web-based technologies offer a "Share" link, or else you can submit a video recording or other artifact as needed. Please ensure that any link sharing settings have been enabled correctly so that we are able to view your prototype.
https://bit.ly/3bF2TVr
Instructions
- Choose an actual piece of instructional content that you would deliver using the technology tool you chose for the Integration Plan Assignment. This should be a brief unit (or a section of a unit), approximately 5-10 minutes of instructional material.
- Create an account or acquire access to your chosen instructional technology tool so that you can create your instructional materials.
- Develop a working prototype of your instructional unit using the tool you've selected. If you've chosen a hardware tool or an assistive or supporting technology, you may need to think creatively about how you will capture your instructional unit as a prototype. For example, you could consider screen recording the use of an app on an iPad, video recording the use of a wearable device, etc.
- Once you've created your prototype, please ensure that you're able to share the materials with others. Many web-based technologies offer a "Share" link, or else you can submit a video recording or other artifact as needed. Please ensure that any link sharing settings have been enabled correctly so that we are able to view your prototype.
https://bit.ly/3bF2TVr
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