Why is developing a financial plan so important to an entrepreneur about to launch a business?

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Answer the following questions…

  1. Why is developing a financial plan so important to an entrepreneur about to launch a business?
  2. How should a small business use the 12 ratios discussed in this chapter?
  3. Outline the key points of the 12 ratios discussed in this chapter. What signals does each give the manager?
  4. Describe the method for building a projected income statement and a projected balance sheet for a new business.

Why do so many small businesses use the manufacturer’s suggested retail price?

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Answer the following questions…

  1. How does pricing affect a small firm’s image?  What competitive factors must the small firm consider when establishing prices?
  2. Describe the strategies a small business could use in setting the price of a new product.  What objectives should the strategy seek to achieve?
  3. Why do so many small businesses use the manufacturer’s suggested retail price? What are the disadvantages of this technique?
  4. What is a markup? How is it used to determine individual price?

Ethical Theoies

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Define the issue in terms of its significance to the field (for example, has it always been an issue or is it of greater significance now and why? Is it an issue in the U.S. or developed countries, or western society, or is it universal?)  Are there potential ramifications if the issue is not addressed or is left unresolved?  What are they?

Describe various factual and normative arguments surrounding the issue from differing “sides”. Apply at least 3 ethical theories. This means thoroughly defining each theory with at least 2 separate, credible sources and then step by step explaining how the issue applies or rejects the ethical theory.

AG 401 Paper Rubric (Total Points 50)
Being scored on: 0 Unacceptable 1

Very Poor

 2

Poor

 3

Limited

 4

Good

 5

Excellent
Criteria 1:

Word count

 749 or fewer words 750-799 words 800-849 words 850-899 words 900-999 words 1000 or greater words
Criteria 2:

Correct format – see syllabus and APA book for requirements

 Improper or missing all items from the far right column Missing four of the items from the far right column Missing three of the items from the far right column Missing two of the items from the far right column Missing one of the items listed in the column to the right Double spaced, proper APA cover page, running head, 3 ethical theory subheadings, introduction, and conclusion with headings.
Criteria 3:

Correct spelling and grammar usage

 Five or more misspelled words and/or grammar errors Four-Five misspelled words and/or grammar errors

 

 Three-Four misspelled words and/or grammar errors Two-Three misspelled words and/or grammar errors One-Two misspelled words and/or grammar errors No misspelled words and grammatically correct
Criteria 4: Proper APA References and in-text citations Less than 3 ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). 5 or more improper APA citations and/or References errors. 3 well-rounded, peer-reviewed ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). 5 or more APA citations and/or References errors. 4 well-rounded, peer-reviewed ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). 3-4 APA citations and/or References errors. 5 well-rounded, peer-reviewed ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). 1-2 APA citations and/or References errors. 6 or more well-rounded, peer-reviewed ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). 1-2 APA citations and/or References errors. Six or more well-rounded, peer-reviewed ethical theory sources (philosophical in nature). (Must be reputable: CPP library or S-L textbook). Proper APA citings and References (no errors).
Being scored on: 0 Unacceptable 2

Very Poor

 4

Poor

 6

Limited

 8

Good

 10

Excellent
Criteria 5:

Critical Thinking and application of Ethical Theory #1

 No ethical theory application. Very Little discussion or application of 1st ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory. Minimal application of 1st ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory. Minimal application of 1st ethical theory. 1 source used to support that theory. Good application of 1st ethical theory. Uses 1-2 sources to support that ethical theory. Detailed application of 1st ethical theory. 2 separate sources to support that theory (see criteria 4 and hints for paper, re-used sources only receive credit once in paper).
Criteria 6:

Critical Thinking and use of Ethical Theory #2

 No ethical theory application. Very Little discussion or application of 2nd ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory. Minimal application of 2nd ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory. Minimal application of 2nd ethical theory. 1 source used to support that theory. Good application of 2nd ethical theory. Uses 1-2 sources to support that ethical theory. Detailed application of 2nd ethical theory. 2 separate sources to support that theory (same as criteria 5).
Criteria 7:

Critical Thinking and use of Ethical Theory #3

 No ethical theory application. Very Little discussion or application of 3rd ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory.

 Minimal application of 3rd ethical theory. No sources used to support that theory. Minimal application of 3rd ethical theory. 1 source used to support that theory. Good application of 3rd ethical theory. Uses 1-2 sources to support that ethical theory. Detailed application of 3rd ethical theory. 2 separate sources to support that theory (same as criteria 5).

APA format, see example paper starting on page 48 in the APA book, no abstract page required (Major penalties for not using the APA book). 30% MAXIMUM Similarity. Points off or No credit for papers exceeding the maximum threshold.

Ceramics

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This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin®.InstructionsGuidelines:

  • Choose a work of historical art you find profound on MET Museum website www.metmuseum.org.
  • From the MET site go to ART tab on homepage which gives you a drop down menu. Select MET Collection. Type in keyword “Ceramics” in Search box in the MET Collection page. It will give you a filter choice that says “SHOW ONLY”. Here click box on “ARTWORKS WITH IMAGE” and this will yield a result of about 31,000 pieces of ceramic art in the MET collection. Take your time and choose one piece that you find compelling. This will be artwork #1.
  • Now spend some time locating a contemporary ceramic artist (any artist working after 1960) that derives direct influence formally or conceptually from your selected artwork #1. This chosen clay piece will be artwork #2. Your choice of artwork #2 does not have to be a famous or professional piece but they must use clay as part of their process. Their art must have some comparative similarities and you must point out where & why the two pieces connect to one another. You can use any search engine to search for a recent artist. Akar is a good website with contemporary clay creators  https://www.clayakar.com/pages/creators
  • This is a bullet point style synopsis and not a paper. You should include images of Artwork #1 and Artwork #2 as an attachment jpeg.
  • The paper should be one page single spaced. Page one will describe defining visual or conceptual attributes of Artwork #1 and Artwork #2 in order. (so half page explaining each piece individually for a total of one page). Page two will compare Artwork #1 and Artwork #2 and lay out where and why Artwork #2 is drawing inspiration from Artwork #1.
  • If you have to include more than one image for Artwork #2 to make the analysis feel free to do so.