Category: Business and management

In this activity, youll apply risk and return concepts to real-world data. Youll calculate expected returns, variances, and standard deviations for single assets and portfolios. By doing this, youll see how numbers translate into investment decisions.

You will work with a fictional portfolio dataset which includes data for 24 months for 5 different securities. Use the information in both sheets of the Excel document included in this activity to complete your calculations.

Your textbook reading for this week, and the exercises in Activity 4.2 include all of the formulas and information you need to complete this activity.

You can also refer to Appendix E: Using Excel to Solve Financial Exercises in your textbook for additional guidance.

Activity Instructions

1. Download the .
2. Use Excel or a financial calculator to compute:

• Expected return of an individual security.
• Variance and standard deviation of returns.
• Portfolio expected return and risk (weighted averages).

1. Summarize your findings explaining what the results mean for investors.
2. Also describe
3. Any changes you would recommend to a risk-averse investor
4. Any changes you would recommend to an investor open to a higher level of risk

At the end of your submission, include a brief Design Statement explaining the process and tools you used to develop your work. Your statement should be about a paragraph or so, in your own words (rather than formally written), and unique to this assignment. Why are we asking for this? Find out more about .

Tips for Success

• Double-check your formulas (=STDEV(), =VAR(), weighted averages).
• Label each cell and keep your spreadsheet organized.
• Focus on interpreting results. What do your calculations tell us about real investments?

Writing and Submission Requirements

• Submit your completed Excel file with formulas visible.
• Include the following:
• One paragraph summarizing your interpretation of and insights about the data.
• One paragraph summarizing recommendations to a risk-averse investor.
• One paragraph summarizing recommendations to an investor open to some risk.
• A short interpretation (about one paragraph) summarizing your insights.
• Use APA format for citations.
• Refer to the for additional grading criteria
• Include your Design Statement

Weekly Learning Goal(s):

1. Analyze the relationship between risk and return.
2. Evaluate investment opportunities using risk-return analysis.
3. Assess the impact of diversification on portfolio risk.

Overview

Activities in this course are designed to actively involve you in various project management scenarios and help you apply the concepts covered in the course to real-world situations. They provide practice in the following items:

• Differentiating common organizational structures and how they affect project processes and activities
• Describing methods for conflict resolution
• Prioritizing projects
• Communicating and distributing project information to team members and stakeholders
• Evaluating whether a team is working effectively

Prompt

Empirical evidence suggests a project managers authority, autonomy, and conflict-management skills are essential for delivering projects within the approved schedule and budget. Create a graphic organizer that addresses the critical elements below.

You must address the following critical elements:

1. Authority: Describe authority and its importance for project managers in the context of the organizations structure.
2. Autonomy: Describe autonomy and its importance for project managers in the context of the organizations structure.
3. Conflict Management: Describe conflict management and its importance for project managers in the context of the organizations structure.
4. Application of Theory, Scholarly Resources, and Course Concepts: Apply theory, scholarly resources, and course concepts throughout

What to Submit

Submit your 1-page graphic organizer as a PDF, JPG, PPT, XLS, or DOC file. You may use Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, or another graphic organizer tool to create this assignment.

Please use APA 7th edition and cite from the attached PDF (Module One Project Management)

Good evening, this will be a discussion along with two peer responses. I am in the healthcare administration field and a clinical supervisor. Feel free to tailor the discussion as you see fit and I will make my own adjustments. There are also two peer responses that do not need to be very long just hit the key points (approximately half a page each is fine)

Prompt:

First-time project managers are often eager to implement their own objectives and manage activities based on their expertise. Such individuals often find out that project success depends on the cooperation of others. Discuss the process used at your organization or from your academic experience in the selection of project managers, team members, and key project stakeholders.

In responding to your peers, compare and contrast selection processes and critique how the existing process identified by your peers may be improved.

Competency

Create policies and procedures that manage risk, are legally compliant, and align to organizational strategy.

Student Success Criteria

View the grading rubric for this deliverable by selecting the This item is graded with a rubric link, which is located in the Details & Information pane.

Scenario

You are the HR Director of a 3-star hotel chain that has locations throughout the United States. In a review of last years recruitment, selection, and hiring data, you realize that these HR practices have not resulted in the level of employee diversity desired by the CEO. Currently, there is no formal diversity and inclusion policy for the organization. Therefore, you propose that a new policy document be written and communicated to all employees, as well as be incorporated into all training programs for those involved in the recruitment and selection processes. The CEO agrees with your proposal.

Instructions

Create a diversity and inclusion policy that:

• Details the policy objective and scope.
• Explains the difference between diversity and inclusion.
• Outlines initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the organization.
• Includes instructions for employees to follow if they feel they have been subjected to any treatment that is in violation of the policy and/or listed initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Provides attribution for credible sources used in the policy.

750 words discussion post not including references Spelling and grammar met expectations. APA 7th Ed Bible has to be cited correctly Cover page information missing, see course announcements. Remember, DOI’s must match sources and be fully accessible. When the sources cannot be accessed for grading verification, then the sources cannot be accepted and credit given. Accessing the full article is necessary for grading. Again, here are a few comments that may, or may not, apply to everyone, but they are important to know. Rigor. Remember that minimum citations, length, depth, etc. will not maximize points by demonstrating advanced level work. Current information. As mentioned in previous course announcements, ensure sources are within the past five years For this module’s discussion, you will select peer-review journal articles on one of the 4Ps – Place. Keyword search terms might include one of the following: marketing channel strategy, distribution, retailers, internet, or supply chain. Once you have selected your peer-reviewed journal articles, post a synopsis of the major points from the research you read. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly authored citations in current APA format, plus at least one new reference from a Marketing Journal to support the topic researched. That is a minimum of 3 scholarly sources. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years, except for the Bible. Students should also integrate a minimum of three scripture verses into the discussion.

750 words discussion post not including references Spelling and grammar met expectations. APA 7th Ed Bible has to be cited correctly Cover page information missing, see course announcements. Remember, DOI’s must match sources and be fully accessible. When the sources cannot be accessed for grading verification, then the sources cannot be accepted and credit given. Accessing the full article is necessary for grading. Again, here are a few comments that may, or may not, apply to everyone, but they are important to know. Rigor. Remember that minimum citations, length, depth, etc. will not maximize points by demonstrating advanced level work. Current information. As mentioned in previous course announcements, ensure sources are within the past five years For this module’s discussion, you will select peer-review journal articles on one of the 4Ps – Place. Keyword search terms might include one of the following: marketing channel strategy, distribution, retailers, internet, or supply chain. Once you have selected your peer-reviewed journal articles, post a synopsis of the major points from the research you read. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly authored citations in current APA format, plus at least one new reference from a Marketing Journal to support the topic researched. That is a minimum of 3 scholarly sources. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years, except for the Bible. Students should also integrate a minimum of three scripture verses into the discussion.

750 words discussion post not including references Spelling and grammar met expectations. APA 7th Ed Bible has to be cited correctly Cover page information missing, see course announcements. Remember, DOI’s must match sources and be fully accessible. When the sources cannot be accessed for grading verification, then the sources cannot be accepted and credit given. Accessing the full article is necessary for grading. Again, here are a few comments that may, or may not, apply to everyone, but they are important to know. Rigor. Remember that minimum citations, length, depth, etc. will not maximize points by demonstrating advanced level work. Current information. As mentioned in previous course announcements, ensure sources are within the past five years For this module’s discussion, you will select peer-review journal articles on one of the 4Ps – Place. Keyword search terms might include one of the following: marketing channel strategy, distribution, retailers, internet, or supply chain. Once you have selected your peer-reviewed journal articles, post a synopsis of the major points from the research you read. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly authored citations in current APA format, plus at least one new reference from a Marketing Journal to support the topic researched. That is a minimum of 3 scholarly sources. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years, except for the Bible. Students should also integrate a minimum of three scripture verses into the discussion.

750 words discussion post not including references Spelling and grammar met expectations. APA 7th Ed Bible has to be cited correctly Cover page information missing, see course announcements. Remember, DOI’s must match sources and be fully accessible. When the sources cannot be accessed for grading verification, then the sources cannot be accepted and credit given. Accessing the full article is necessary for grading. Again, here are a few comments that may, or may not, apply to everyone, but they are important to know. Rigor. Remember that minimum citations, length, depth, etc. will not maximize points by demonstrating advanced level work. Current information. As mentioned in previous course announcements, ensure sources are within the past five years For this module’s discussion, you will select peer-review journal articles on one of the 4Ps – Place. Keyword search terms might include one of the following: marketing channel strategy, distribution, retailers, internet, or supply chain. Once you have selected your peer-reviewed journal articles, post a synopsis of the major points from the research you read. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly authored citations in current APA format, plus at least one new reference from a Marketing Journal to support the topic researched. That is a minimum of 3 scholarly sources. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years, except for the Bible. Students should also integrate a minimum of three scripture verses into the discussion.

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