FORENSIC DESIGN ASSESSMENTS

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This task relates to a sequence of assessments that will be repeated across Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Select any example of a visualisation or infographic, maybe your own work or that of others. The task is to undertake a deep, detailed ‘forensic’ like assessment of the design choices made across each of the five layers of the chosen visualisation’s anatomy. In each case your assessment is only concerned with one design layer at a time.

For this task, take a close look at the colour choices:

Start by identifying all the applications of colour deployed, listing them under the headers of 1) data legibility, 2) editorial salience, and 3) functional harmony.

How suitable are the choices and deployment of these colours? If they are not, what do you think they should have been?

Go through the set of ‘Influencing factors’ from the latter section of the book’s chapter to help shape your assessment and to possibly inform how you might tackle this design layer differently

Also, considering the range of potential applications of colour, what would you do differently or additionally?

 
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Module 4 – Case

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Module 4 – Case

Cyber Risk Assessment and Cyber Insurance

Case Assignment

There are various methods in conducting a risk assessment.  Any method used is likely to include in some shape or form hazards, vulnerabilities and impacts.  Once completed, this risk assessment can be used to develop strategies to prepare, respond, recover, and mitigate cyber threats.

For this case, answer the following:

Describe the steps to conduct a risk assessment to achieve the goals for information security (availability, integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and assurance).  

Assignment Expectations

Assignments should be 3-5 full pages, double-spaced, not counting the cover or reference page. Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit your assignment by the last day of this module. Provide quotations to support your responses.

  • Relevance—All content is connected to the question.
  • Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
  • Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues.
  • Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.
  • Evidence—Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.
  • Logic—Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
  • Clarity—Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
  • Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.
  • References—Sources are listed at the end of the paper.

Use strong credible sources – peer-reviewed references, government documents, and subject matter expert materials to support your answer. Your paper will not exceed 5 pages (excluding cover sheet and reference page(s).

Module 4 – SLP

Cyber Risk Assessment and Cyber Insurance

Despite the fact that cyber risks and cyber security are widely acknowledged to be a serious threat, many companies today still do not purchase cyber risk insurance. However, this situation is changing. Recent legal developments underscore the fact that reliance on traditional insurance policies is not enough, as companies face growing liabilities in this fast-evolving area. For example, more than 70 class actions lawsuits were filed against Target Corporation alone by its customers following its 2013 holiday season data breach that compromised up to 110 million customer accounts.

For this SLP, answer the following:

  1. What do cyber insurance policies cover and exclude (i.e., First Party vs. Third Party)?
  2. What factors might an insurance company consider in assessing the risk level (exposure) of a certain business (i.e., Organizational, Technical, Policies & Procedures, Legal & Compliance)?
  3. In your opinion, are cyber insurance policies a viable option for businesses to mitigate cyber risk? Explain.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Assignments should be 3–5 full pages, double-spaced, not counting the cover or reference page. Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit your assignment by the last day of this module. Provide quotations to support your responses.

  • Relevance—All content is connected to the question.
  • Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
  • Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues.
  • Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.
  • Evidence—Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.
  • Logic—Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
  • Clarity—Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
  • Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.
  • References—Sources are listed at the end of the paper.

Use strong credible sources—peer-reviewed references, government documents, and subject matter expert materials to support your answer. Your paper will not exceed 5 pages (excluding cover sheet and reference page(s).

Required Reading

Boot, Max (2015, July 12). What is the greatest threat to U.S. national security? Commentary. Retrieved from https://www.commentarymagazine.com/american-society/military/greatest-threat-to-national-security

Causey, B. (2013, January), How to conduct an effective IT security risk assessment. Retrieved from https://security.vt.edu/content/dam/security_vt_edu/downloads/risk_assessment/strategy-how-to-conduct-an-effective-it-security-risk-assessment_2411470.pdf

Hartwig, R. P. (2014). Cyber risks: The growing threat. Insurance Information Institute. Retrieved from https://www.iii.org/sites/default/files/docs/pdf/paper_cyberrisk_2014.pdf

Howard, T., & Cruz, J. (2017). A cyber vulnerability assessment of the U.S. Navy in the 21st Century. Retrieved from http://cimsec.org/cyber-vulnerability-assessment-u-s-navy-21st-century/30405

Romanosky, S., Ablon, L., & Kuehn, A. (2017). A content analysis of cyber insurance policies. RAND. Retrieved from https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/working_papers/WR1200/WR1208/RAND_WR1208.pdf

Required Websites

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (n.d.). Risk Assessment. Retrieved from http://www.ready.gov/risk-assessment

Risk Assessment. IT Information Technology. Retrieved from https://www.it.iastate.edu/policies/risk

 
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Module 2 – Case

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Module 2 – Case

The Military Partnerships

Case Assignment

The Military Partnerships: Terrorism

United States Northern Command

U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) was established October 1, 2002, to provide command and control of Department of Defense (DoD) homeland defense efforts and to coordinate defense support of civil authorities. NORTHCOM defends America’s homeland—protecting our people, national power, and freedom of action.*

*From NORTHCOM website.

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a United States and Canada binational organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning and aerospace control for North America. Aerospace warning includes the monitoring of man-made objects in space, and the detection, validation, and warning of attack against North America whether by aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles, through mutual support arrangements with other commands.**

**From NORAD website.

2011 NORAD and USNORTHCOM Posture Statement

Posture Statement: Counterterrorism and Force Protection. Because violent extremists present a threat that currently exhibits both the capability and the intent to attack our nation, Counterterrorism and Force Protection continue to be a vital focus area for USNORTHCOM and NORAD.***

***From Winnefeld, A.J.A. (2011). Posture Statement, p. 3.

Refer to the above three sources plus the NRF when answering the questions below:

  1. How would you include the DoD in your Emergency Response Plan? Or would you?
  2. Scenario: A federal building suddenly blows up in your city where you are in charge of the Emergency Response Plan. You are called by law enforcement officers who note that they have apprehended three military personnel with explosives in their possession. The two men and one woman are listed as AWOL; they have threatened that if they are not released, another operative will blow up more undisclosed buildings. The police have contacted the FBI and will detain the personnel. Meanwhile, two more buildings explode near a military outpost in which civilians and military personnel were killed. What will be your first step? Why? Be specific and cite your sources.
  3. As Incident Commander, would you be in charge of posting U.S. Army personnel in strategic locations in your town during a terrorist attack? Please cite specific policy in your response.

Assignment Expectations

Length: Case Assignments should be at least three pages long.

References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).

Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it must be enclosed in quotes.

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper.

Format: APA format is recommended (but not required) for this assignment. See Syllabus page for more information on APA format.

Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.

The following items will be assessed in particular:

  • Relevance – All content is connected to the question.
  • Precision – Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
  • Depth of discussion – Points that lead to deeper issues are presented and integrated.
  • Breadth – Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.
  • Evidence – Points are well-supported with facts, statistics, and references.
  • Logic – Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
  • Clarity – Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
  • Objectivity – Paper avoids use of first person and subjective bias.

Module 2 – SLP

The Military Partnerships

The Military Partnerships: Humanitarian/Support Role

The role of the Department of Defense (DoD) is outlined in certain directives. Its function is specific to natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes) and to man-made disasters (e.g., major toxic spill or terrorist attack). Knowing the DoD’s role in your ERP and as outlined in a Concept of Operations Plan is essential. Moreover, knowing how the DoD will interface with other support sectors will lessen any confusion when a disaster occurs.

  1. Find language regarding military involvement in the NRF. Especially note the command structure. Would the National Guard (if deemed necessary) be called out first? By whom? When would the Guard be called out—give examples. When would a military branch (e.g., the Army) be called out? Remember to cite your sources.
  2. Locate other directives regarding the military’s possible involvement during a national emergency. Under what conditions would the armed services be involved? What would be some of their functions? Remember to cite your sources.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Length: The SLP assignment should be at least 2-3 pages long.

References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).

Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it must be enclosed in quotes.

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper.

Format: APA format is recommended (but not required) for this assignment. See Syllabus page for more information on APA format.

Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.

The following items will be assessed in particular:

  • Relevance – All content is connected to the question.
  • Precision – Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
  • Depth of discussion – Points that lead to deeper issues are presented and integrated.
  • Breadth – Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.
  • Evidence – Points are well-supported with facts, statistics, and references.
  • Logic – Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
  • Clarity – Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
  • Objectivity – Paper avoids use of first person and subjective bias.

Required Reading

Dolan, A. M. and Thompson, R. M. (2013). Integration of drones into domestic airspace: Selected legal issues. Congressional Research Service. Retrieved from https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R42940.pdf Read pp. 3-11.

FEMA IS-75: Military Resources in Emergency Management (2011). FEMA. Retrieved from https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is75/student%20manual/student%20manual.pdf Read “Integration of Military Resources in Accordance with NIMS and NRF” pp. SM III-8 to SM III-21

2018 National Preparedness Report (2018). FEMA.gov. https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1541781185823-2ae55a276f604e04b68e2748adc95c68/2018NPRRprt20181108v508.pdf/2017NationalPreparednessReportExecutiveSummary.pdf

Required Websites

American Red Cross: Terrorism Preparedness: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/terrorism

NORAD and U.S. Northern Command Posture Statement: 
http://www.northcom.mil/Portals/28/Documents/2014%20NC%20Posture%20Statement_Final_HASC.pdf

United States Northern Command. http://www.northcom.mil/

 
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Global Brand Strategies and Pricing

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“PART 1” Online Discussion (NEED ABOUT 250 words)

“Global Brand Strategies and Pricing” Please respond to the following:

1. Watch the video titled “How Can Corporate Brands Be Globally Relevant While Locally Applicable?” located at http://youtu.be/6wDqOA1KIX0. Using the information from this video and any other credible resources, speculate on how the criteria for developing a global brand strategy differ from that for a domestic marketing strategy. Provide support for your response.

2. Describe how a global pricing strategy differs from a domestic price model. Next, predict what consequences may occur from setting your pricing too high or too low in the global marketplace. Justify your response.

 
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ACCT/561- 3 Substantive Post

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Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making, Ch. 3: The Accounting Information System

Read pages 90-123. Consider the following as you read: What criteria are considered when identifying a business transaction? How are debits and credits used to record these transactions?

Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making, Ch. 4: Accrual Accounting Concepts

Read pages 150-185. Consider: What is the theory behind the matching principle? In what method of accounting, accrual or cash, does the matching principle apply?

Respond using a minimum of 300 words.

Discussion 1Read the assigned pages in Chapters 3 and 4 of our text. Identify an ACCOUNTING topic incorporated therein and explain it to the class. Include insight and examples to support your

 
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SIMULATION/PAPER PROMPT

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Management Assignment #6: SIMULATION/PAPER PROMPT

DUE DATE: Friday (12:00 EST)!!

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Following are the general steps to follow for the simulation:

1) Go through the simulation Years 1 thru 4.  You may do this 3 times.

2) For each attempt (Years 1 thru 4) your will receive 3 performance metrics – Gross Margin Dollars, Gross Margin % and Number of votes from Board Members)

NOTE: Your highest score for each metric from any of the 3 attempts will be used for scoring!!!

3) Complete the record sheets to document or capture the decisions and board feedback you received. These will be used in writing the final paper. Keep notes of the strategies you used in each attempt and complete the final paper addressing the following:

4) The paper centers on your overall performance in the simulation as measured by:   1) Gross Margin (dollars),  2) Gross Margin %, and 3) Total number of votes from board members. The simulation will provide this data for you. Final Paper for Simulation: The simulation experience will be summarized in the PAPER.

The following is the Access Code you will be using to enter the simulation for the completion of the Week 6 assignment: *******

Completion of the simulation is limited to 3 times per person. (This means going through the 4 years provided in each simulation attempt, three times) I recommend using 1 for trial/practice in (The highest score received in each category from any one of the attempts will be used for grading the simulation results per the Weekly Rubric.)

Following is the information you will need to access the simulation and operate it successfully.  While the simulation is an individual learning experience, you may help one another in navigation mechanics.  Do not make decisions for one another as this will make writing the final paper very difficult at best. I am able to view all players in their respective simulations.

For the Simulation Access Code – **********

You are expected to keep records of your Operational Management strategies, decisions sets and the resulting outcomes. I recommend that you develop a method (such as a spread sheet or word document using tables) to help you keep organized. The simulation also provides detailed information.  This will provide the support for writing the paper. (Note: References/Reference Page will not be required for the paper.) THIS WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGHT TURNITIN SO BE CAREFUL WITH ORIGINALITY/PLAIGIRISM!

Final Paper – Required Content:

(Note: Use the following for the Headings or Sub-headings in your paper per APA guidelines, 6th Edition.)

1.       Summarize the case that the simulation is based upon. Identify the significant challenges for management.

2.       State the Operation Management strategy(ies) that you used at the beginning of the simulation

3.       Summarize the major decisions made and their resulting outcomes.

4.       State the changes (if any) that were needed in strategy as the simulation progressed.

5.       State the operational conditions and outcomes at the end of the simulation

6.       Reflect on this learning experience:  what lessons were learned, what skills were gained, what relevance will this be to you in your profession as a manager?

Length of paper should be 9-10 pages!!!!

Grading Rubric
  Pts Poss Pts Earn  
Simulation      
Gross Margin Dollars   (Class Mean)     40    
Gross Margin Percentage   (Proficiency is >25%)  40    
Number of Votes  (Proficiency  is > 10 votes, total) 15    
Paper      
Content 70    
Structure 15    
Mechanics 10    
APA Format    5    
Total 195    
Grade RANGE   Score Earned OVERALL Comment CONTENT 70% STRUCTURE 15% MECHANICS 10% APA FORMAT 5%
A/A-   Writing that excels in most areas. Superior work. Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of material are obvious and substantial. Material is genuinely thought-provoking. Addresses all required content elements. Excellent control of language, clear consideration of audience. Sentence and paragraph variety appropriate for audience. Written at the graduate level. Grammar and punctuation issues are addressed correctly. Editing and proofreading are evident. Complete; correct documentation, integration of citations and paraphrases. No evidence of plagiarism.
B+   Very good writing which lacks the fluency and complexity of the A paper. Above average work. Few errors in logic though some minor weaknesses can be spotted. May be a thinner version of an A paper. Addresses all required content elements. Good consideration of audience. Paragraphing structure is strong. Most of the writing is cohesively strong. Written at the graduate level. Few grammatical errors. Editing and proofreading are evident. A little over reliance on source material. Lack of original thought. Few formatting errors, yet the message is clear.
B   Good writing that maintains competencies in most areas. Average work. Adequate analysis and evaluation of analytical thinking. Addresses all required content elements. Some weaknesses in audience identification. Paragraph structure needs improvement. Written at the graduate level. Several grammatical errors but not distracting to the reader. Clumsy inclusion of sources. Too many direct quotes. Few formatting errors that distract from the message.
B-   Fair writing that maintains competencies in most areas. Below average work. Gaps in evidence and insufficient links. Little evidence of analytical thinking. Missing one or two content elements. Definite weaknesses in reader identification. Sentences may be somewhat poorly constructed, and word choice may be inappropriate at times. A variety of grammatical mistakes. A pattern of errors that distracts the reader. Use of un-cited paraphrasing. Numerous errors that distract from the message.
C+/C   Fair writing that maintains competencies in some areas. Passing work. Lacks evidence of analytical or evaluative thinking. Several content elements missing. Inaccurate word choice, fragmented and monotonous sentences and little or no concern for the reader. Problems include repeated grammar and usage errors distracting to the reader. Some sources incorrectly cited or not used. Reference page may not correlate to the texts. Numerous formatting errors that distract from the message.
F   Unacceptable writing; does not meet standards of the assignment. Failing work. Thinking presented is chaotic, or it is missing completely. Missing critical content elements. The writing lacks organization and cohesion at all levels. Impossible for the reader to follow. Generally has a grammar and/or usage problem in almost every sentence. Sources are not used or are used incorrectly. Reference page may be missing. Numerous formatting errors that distract from the message.
 
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Work Breakdown Schedule

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Competency

Evaluate organizational influences on project management and methods utilized for staffing, managing, and executing projects.

Scenario Information

You are assuming the role of the project manager for a company called SuperPacks to provide a new backpack product with a built-in refrigeration pouch and radio module. Your customer for this project is the U.S. Army, Ground Forces and Special Operations. As the project manager for your team, you will be submitting to your manager a project management report.

Instructions

Work Breakdown Schedule

As the project manager, your role is to track and manage the projects you are working on; creating a Statement of Work and a Work Breakdown Structure are tools that can help you manage a project or projects. Below you will create a Statement of work consisting of the basics of the project(s) you are working on. Consider this similar to a business or marketing report, but this will define the project, project scope, and overall strategy of the project.

Part One
Statement of Work (SOW) Document:

Develop the project Statement of Work document to include the following information:

  • Business need
  • Product scope description
  • Strategic plan

Part Two
As part of your Statement of Work for your project, you will create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The WBS allows for project managers to compose all tasks of the projects into smaller components to ensure a more manageable project(s).

Develop the project Work Breakdown Structure using the WBS Template.

 
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Case Analysis

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ASSESSMENT 1:

TYPE: Individual

WORD COUNT: 1000 – 1500 words (excluding Table of Contents, References and Appendices)

Introduction

Identify an organisation, in your city in Australia (wherever you are located – Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney), understand its profile and do a SWOT analysis. The organisation has to be located in the city, have operational presence in Australia (for eg. it may be a US organisation with a strong presence/regional HQ in Australia).

Structure of the Assignment:

• Table of Contents (not included in the word count)

 1. Profile of the organisation including mission, vision

2. Organisation structure and presence (local and international)

 3. SWOT Analysis

4. Recommendations and Conclusion

• References (not included in the word count – 20 references required, in Harvard referencing style.

Any research conducted have to fall between 2015-2018 only for this assignment as the website being used for research need to be current.

Please review the rubric to clearly understand the marks distribution and weight.

 
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Management Assignment #7: PROMPT

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Management Assignment #7: PROMPT

DUE DATE: Monday (21:00 EST)!!

Each student should complete the following problem and submit a single file in Word OR Excel with all requirements in either format.

Given the following information about a small project,

Task     Duration         Immediate

            Estimates        Predecessors

A          2 days              None

B          5 days              A

C          4 days              B

D          9 days              A

E          4 days              B & D

F          12 days            E  & C

  1. Draw a network diagram.
    1. Identify the critical path, earliest start and finish and slack for each task.
    1. Using MS Excel, produce a Gantt chart for this project.
    1. What would happen if a new estimate for task D increases its expected duration from two days to six days? Would the project take longer? Would anything else change?

NOTE: Assignment will be submitted through turnitin so be careful with originality/plagiarism.

Grading Rubric    
Rationale Points Avail Points Earned
Spelling and Grammatical Errors 5  
     
Schedule Development Problem    
a. Network diagram 15  
b. Identify the critical path, earliest start and finish and slack for each task. 25  
c.  Gantt chart for this project. 15  
d.  Project Change 10  
Total 70  
 
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Capsim

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Business #6: Simulation

1) SIMULATION (DUE monday12:00 EST!!!)

Learning Outcome: Using appropriate data from a business simulation, determine the firm’s performance on key indicators and communicate this assessment and recommendations for management actions.

During this week, you’ll complete your individual work on the Comp XM portion of the simulation. There are four rounds and a final – each should take you about an hour to complete. Please review the attached PDF to help you navigate your way through the simulation. As always, ask questions and I’ll be happy to help.

Comp XM needs to be completed by June 18th, so pace yourself accordingly to ensure you complete all 5 portions and are able to achieve the best score possible. See rubric for grading.

2) Individual Stakeholders Report (DUE Friday 12:00 EST!!!)

 

..

This is an individual assignment.

Assume you are the CEO of the organization established in your simulation team (i.e. Andrews, Baldwin, etc.). 

Your responsibility now is to construct the Annual Letter to Shareholders for this organization. As such, professionalism is critical when preparing the letter. Be sure that you utilize the key concepts from the text that apply to all areas of this letter.

Your letter should include the following:

Section 1 – Review the past  

  • Detail your overall competitive strategy; i.e. cost leadership, focus, differentiation, or a combination of any of the competitive strategies and why it was selected.
  • Data and analysis regarding highpoints from the previous year and decisions that lead to this success.
  • Data and analysis regarding the biggest challenges and the decisions that led to poor performance. Be sure to describe why it happened and what areas of the business were impacted. Include what you see as two or three key lessons learned.
  • Note: this section should be approximately 40% of the actual letter’s content

Section 2 – Future Vision

  • Based on your results, construct new strategies for the upcoming year to maximize organizational strengths and overcome weaknesses in results.  The explanation should include how you believe this new strategy will impact / address the problem areas and which areas of the business will ultimately be effected. 
  • Evaluate and describe any current or potential ethical, legal or sustainable business practices within the business or the industry identified in a SWOT analysis that need to be addressed in the upcoming year and the tactics you have developed to overcome these challenges.
  • Note: this section should be approximately 50% of the actual letter’s content

Section 3 – Leadership Conclusion

  • Complete the Shareholder Letter with a description of your leadership style/philosophy and why they should continue to invest in you and the firm.
  • Note: this section should be approximately 10% of the actual letter’s content

The letter should be between 6 – 7 pages written in business format.  Graphs and charts can be embedded into the document.  First person is acceptable.

Be certain that conclusions are supported by data and that this is a professionally written document. APA required.

https://www.marketing91.com/differentiation-strategy/
http://www.alphaprotech.com/investors/letterToShareholders.aspx

SEE RUBRIC BELOW.

Shareholder Letter Rubric

Rubric:

  Does Not Meet Expectations Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Analysis of previous year Highpoints including data and reasoning 0 points 11-12 points 13-14 points 15 points
Analysis of previous year challenges including data and reasoning 0 points 11-12 points 13-14 points 15 points
New Strategies with explanation of the predicted outcomes and why 0 points 25-28 points 29-32 points 33-35 points
Identification and tactic for ethical, legal or sustainable challenge 0 points 11-12 points 13-14 points 15 points
Leadership analysis demonstrated self-awareness and invokes confidence. 0 points 5-6 points 7-8 points 9-10 points
Professional tone, visual appearance and grammar 0 points 5-6 points 7-8 points 9-10 points
 
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