Category: Business and management

The ability to translate analytic results into clear, concise business language and actionable results is vital for managers and analysts. Managers are often required to present the results of their teams analysis to executives and must be able to explain the results at a high level as well as understand enough about the details to answer any questions the executives might pose.

How much an analysis is valued can depend heavily on how well the results of that analysis are articulated. Communicating the results of your data analysis so the applications to your business are clear and explicit can greatly enhance the value of your analytic work. In this assessment, consider how you can best communicate the results that you wrote about in Assessment 2. Review any feedback you received on your previous assessments and use it to enhance this assessment.

Overview

Communicating the results of your analysis to leadership and colleagues is key. How much an analysis is valued can depend heavily on how well the results of that analysis are articulated. Remember, business reports and presentations inform decision making.

In this assessment, consider how you can best communicate the results of your enhanced business report from Assessment 2 to your supervisor and colleagues.

Review any feedback you received on Assessment 2 to provide an excellent business report presentation for this assessment.

Scenario/Your Role

You are a senior analyst in a business; your immediate supervisor read your last analytics report on your chosen companys historical stock performance and was impressed with your work.

You have been invited to present the highlights of your analytics report at an annual company-wide meeting that employees of all levels will attend. You have been allotted 812 minutes and 1014 slides. The purpose of your presentation is to explain how the results of your analysis apply to the business and how the data you are presenting may impact various aspects of business context.

Instructions

Create a 1014 slide PowerPoint presentation with detailed speaker notes, including citations on slides and in Notes area of the slide. You are required to add a recorded voice-over in which you present and interpret data, graphics, descriptive statistics, et cetera. The voice-over does not replace your Notes section; you must still have written speaker notes for each slide.

Format your presentation as follows:

• Title. One title slide.
• Introduction or business context. 13 slides, explaining the business context.
• Graphics and analysis. Four or more graphics slides with discussion analyzing and explaining their relevance. Be sure to add moving average and trend lines as appropriate. Include the following:
• Table comparing your company and competitors across variables.
• Competitor and industry graph and information.
• Two slides on descriptive stats.
• One slide summarizing other analysts comments.
• Conclusion or recommendation. 23 slides, explaining the application of each graphic in the chosen business context.
• Discussion. 12 slides calling for discussion and questions, and thanking everyone for their attention.
• References. One or more slides with APA-formatted references.

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

• Eliminate all bias from your presentation by using supported facts.
• Think bullets and short but complete sentences that are clear, comprehensible, and free of jargon.
• Include no more than five bullet points per slide, if possible.
• Include APA-formatted in-text citations where appropriate. Remember each bullet point and each sentence of the company, industry, and competitor information needs a citation either on the slides or in the speaker notes.
• Ensure your presentation is relevant to and easily understood by everyone in the audience. Remember, you will be speaking to people of all levels in the company.
• Your voice-over should be 812 minutes.
• Your written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Include an APA-formatted references slide at the end of the presentation.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Explain how data management techniques and tools are used to support business decisions.
• Describe the company background and the practical business context.
• Explain how the results of the data analysis can be applied to the business context.
• Competency 4: Present the results of data analysis in clear and meaningful ways to multiple stakeholders.
• Interpret or explain the meaning of the four different graphical representations of data.
• Format citations and references correctly, using current APA style.
• Present most content clearly, professionally, and logically for the identified audience, using some visuals, audio, or speaker notes.

power point assignment of a product and selling it to a big brand like target or walmart ( Examples below in files)

Assignment Prompt

Section 1

For Section 1 of your final paper, you will

• Summarize the Week 3 Action Research Case Study assignment.
• Identify the type of problem.
• Example: Is the problem related to turnover, diversity, ethics, job satisfaction, downsizing, restructuring, or another factor?
• Explain why it is a problem.
• Define the selected action research process based on the Week 3 Action Research Case Study assignment paper.
• Identify the intervention type selected in the Week 4 Intervention Selection and Application assignment.
• Describe the intervention process.

Section 2

For Section 2 of your final paper, you will

• Describe the consultants role during the intervention.
• Categorize the competencies and ethical behaviors needed for the intervention.
• Define the recommended research methods that will be utilized during the intervention.
• Recommend data collection and evaluation methods to assess progress.
• Establish a timeline for the intervention process.
• Identify anticipated resistance to the change and the process for reconciliation.

Section 3

For Section 3 of your final paper, you will

• Hypothesize the projected outcomes of the OD change initiative.
• Validate your reasoning for these projected outcomes.

Conclusion

For the last section, you will

• Provide a comprehensive summary of the project.

Submission Guidelines

The Creating an Organizational Development Proposal final paper

• must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to as outlined in the Writing Centers resource.
• must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
• title of paper in bold font
• Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
• students name
• name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
• course name and number
• instructors name
• due date
• must utilize academic voice.
• Review the resource for additional guidance.
• must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
• Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
• For assistance in writing and , refer to the Writing Center resources.
• must use at least 6 scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to the course text.
• The table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
• To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, refer to this tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
• You may also refer to the tutorial, which explains keyword searching process in the library to find scholarly articles, or the tip sheet, which provides some tips and strategies to make finding credible online research in a search engine such as Google easier and more efficient.
• must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Centers guide.
• must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center.
• Refer to the resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

please log into Canvas my Username is Crichardson15 and Password-Point=043024. After you log into click on my Business Computer class and look for the assignment thats due on 2/20 Project for Excel assignment. Please long in canvas and read the instructions because its too long for me to screenshot the instructions because I cant upload all the instructions so please log into my canvas account to read the instructions. Thank you!

I Am supposed to do the Market description and product service review in the current marketing situation section. My team chose to do a waffle house franchise and the location is the abonded cvs right down the street from Iona University. Out target market is College students. We are supposed to have 2 cited sources. And please dont make it sound too smart and please do not use any ai as it will be going through turn it in

For this assignment, which supports the final in module 8, provide a profile of the target company you are using throughout this course. Articulate at least three long-term company goals. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the companys strategies and policies. Are the companys strategies and policies ethical, and sustainable, and do they demonstrate good corporate social responsibility given the companys long-term goals? Why or why not?

Your paper should be 5-6 pages in length and align with APA guidelines in the CSU Global Writing Center (link available in the left-hand navigation panel). Include at least 2 credible references including the course textbook. The CSU Global Library is a good place to find these references (link available in the left-hand navigation panel).

Rubric

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CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Requirements

10 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Includes all the required components as specified in the assignment.

8 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

6 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

4 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Content

10 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of a company’s long-term strategy for growth; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources.

8 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

6 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

4 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Critical Analysis

20 to >16.0 pts

Meets Expectation

CLO5: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of an organizations policies and strategies.

16 to >12.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in analysis and interpretation.

12 to >8.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in analysis and interpretation.

8 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to provide critical analysis and interpretation of the information given.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Sources / Examples

5 to >4.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Cites and integrates at least three credible sources as specified in description. Sources meet required criteria and are well chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue under examination.

4 to >3.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Cites and integrates two credible sources as specified in description. Sources meet required criteria but are lessthan adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue under examination.

3 to >2.0 pts

Below Expectation

Cites and integrates one credible source as specified in description. Source is poorly chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue under examination.

2 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Cites and integrates no credible sources. Source selection and integration of knowledge from the course is clearly deficient.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Demonstrates college-level proficiency in organization, grammar, and style || Demonstrates proper use of APA style

5 to >4.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few errors in grammar, spelling and APA formatting.

4 to >3.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Project is fairly well organized and written, and is in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Reasonably good sentence and paragraph structure; significant number of errors in grammar, spelling and APA formatting.

3 to >2.0 pts

Below Expectation

Project is poorly organized; does not follow proper format. Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; numerous errors in grammar, spelling and APA formatting.

2 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Project is not organized or well written, and is not in proper format. Poor quality work; unacceptable in terms of grammar, spelling and APA formatting.

5 pts

each individual will conduct a 5 forces analysis in a PPT format. You need good data to support your analysis.

the company i have chosen is: Chase

Please make sure to have a proper citation (APA preferred). You should indicate them below the chart/table as well as in the reference list.

Note that websites like XXXconsulting.com, XXX5forcesanlaysis.com are not considered legitimate and you should refrain from using those sources.

Part: 1

For this Discussion:

1. In your own words, what is employee empowerment?

2. Discuss the risks associated with employee empowerment.

3. Share an experience of empowerment, either as a recipient, a giver, or a desired scenario.

Peer Reply Guidance:

Reply to this prompt by mid-week and at least two (2) colleagues by week’s end. Please review the Discussion Rubric for Timeliness expectations; initial response due Wednesday, peer replies start on Thursday.

This discussion aligns with the following:

Rubrics

• BSB Discussion Board Rubric

reply to:

Oscar Rivera posted Feb 17, 2026 5:16 PM

For me, Employee Empowerment is giving the employee real-life authority and the ability to make decisions. It can be as simple as planning a group lunch or as important as shutting down roadways. When an employee is allowed to excel, it creates self-confidence. A confident employee will more than likely be someone whom you can count on to make a decision and stick to it.

The Risk that comes with employee empowerment can be both big and small. When proper training and instruction are provided, the risk of something really, really bad happening is very low. The opposite holds when no training or instructions are given. Sometimes, there may be employees who feel they no longer need to listen to the boss or supervisor because they have been given too much power. This can be destructive to a company.

An experience that I have with empowerment was when I shut down a major highway. I had recently gotten my Traffic Control Manager’s license and was sent out to do a job on the interstate toll plaza. They asked to see the traffic standards that we were going to be following, permits X, Y, and Z. We got the job done and got the green light from the state. It felt good knowing that my company trusted me enough to make decisions on who the team members were going to be, how and when the job was going to be done.

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Joshua Chapin posted Feb 17, 2026 3:25 PM

Good afternoon, classmates and Professor,

Employee empowerment is when an organization gives employees real authority, autonomy, and resources to make decisions about how they do their work instead of relying on constant supervision or micromanagement. Empowerment means leaders trust their teams to solve problems, communicate ideas, and influence the decision-making process on how tasks are completed while simultaneously offering support and guidance. When done well, empowerment increases motivation and ownership of a given task, project, or process because employees can see how their decisions directly affect organizational results and outcomes.

There are risks involved when empowerment is not properly managed. If leaders give too much freedom without clear expectations, training, or lack of resources, employees may make inconsistent or ineffective decisions. Added responsibility can also be stressful for some people and lower their performance if they do not feel adequately prepared and ready. This is something I have witnessed throughout my Air Force career, especially when Airman are making the transition from the Airman to Non-Commissioned Officer tier. Empowerment without strong communication can lead to confusion about roles and authority, making it unclear who is responsible for certain tasks and outcomes. This is why it is important to balance autonomy with clear goals, regular feedback, and mentoring.

As a Non-Commissioned Officer, I consistently try to empower Airmen across all ranks by giving them ownership of daily tasks, programs, and processes. I assign responsibility for inspections, training events, or process improvements, then let them determine the best way to achieve the mission while I provide intent, resources, and limits. This approach helps build technical proficiency, confidence, and real-world decision-making skills, especially among younger Airmen and newly appointed NCOs. Over time, consistently trusting them with meaningful responsibilities has strengthened relationships, increased initiative, and created a work environment where they feel valued, trusted, and willing to take on more challenges.

-Josh

Part 2:

Instructions

Assignment Instruction: Portfolio Assignment: Visit the Course Tools / Portfolio tab of the classroom and view the following video about the use of Portfolio: .

The Entrepreneur’s Playbook [Managing the Business Lifecycle]

In this assignment, you will take on the role of a Founder/CEO of a new company. Your task is to create an 8-10 slide “Entrepreneur’s Playbook” (in PowerPoint with speaker notes) that navigates your company through the five stages of the business lifecycle.

The Goal: Instead of just defining the stages, you will be making key decisions for your company. For each stage, you will:

1. Identify the #1 challenge your company faces (on the slide).

2. Propose a key decision to solve it (in the speaker notes).

3. Justify that decision using one credible research source (in the speaker notes).

How to Start: Download the BUSN100 Entrepreneurs Playbook Template file attached to these instructions. All detailed, step-by-step instructions are provided directly in the speaker notes of the template. This file is your guide and your submission.

Choose a simple product or service. Here are some examples, get creative, it is your business:

A specialty food truck

A local dog-walking/pet-sitting service

A niche e-commerce store (e.g., selling custom-designed-t-shirts or niche subscription box)

A mobile app for college students (e.g., a textbook exchange app or study spot finder app)

Your business must be original for this assignment. All your decisions in the playbook must be specific to this company.

Format: A PowerPoint (PPT) file.

Content: A minimum of 8 content-rich slides (Title/Reference slides do not count toward this minimum).

Speaker Notes: This is critical. Your slides should be clear and concise. The detailed explanation, justification, and analysis must be written in the Speaker Notes section for each slide. (You may optionally record audio/video narration for your slides instead of writing speaker notes, but you must do one or the other.) Use Speaker Notes for explanations and details (How to create a and .

• Please support your presentation with three (3) credible references. Please note: Wikipedia and similar websites are not credible academic references. The best place to look is the Online Trefrey Library.

A Note on Application: You will be graded on your ability to apply the concepts, not just define them. A successful assignment will have clear, logical, and well-justified decisions that are directly tied to the unique company you created. Generic descriptions of the stages will not receive full credit.

• Using Portfolio, submit your PPT artifact to your Portfolio account.
• Additionally, be sure to upload this assignment to your Classroom Assignment as well.

Grading Rubric:

A rubric is provided for your convenience that details how this assignment will be graded. Please review it carefully prior to submitting your assignment. If the grading rubric does not auto-populate here, please see it by visiting the Assignment details under Course Tools.

Assignment Resources & Supports

• : You have free access as an APUS student. Sign in with your MyCampus Email credentials.
• : Watch this 3-minute video if you need guidance on submitting your Assignment

This Assignment aligns with the following:

• Course Objective: Lesson Objective:

Case Study based on a previous group presentation which I will added here

Context

In your assignment this week, you will be asked to create a mini podcast to promote your product or service. For this discussion, you will explore how businesses use podcasts as part of their marketing strategy.

Read the

provided by your professor to help you get started.

Post a Response

Please respond to the following:

You may think of podcasts as being only for entertainment, current events, or news. Businesses often use podcasts to reach their target audience in various ways. For example, the meal delivery company Blue Apron produced an educational podcast titled: “

,” where they could connect with their target audience through the common topic of food. In the “Find a Fashion Truck” podcast titled

hosts Nache and Astral discuss topics like Google and how Google can help improve your business. ideal customers. In addition to these two strategies, many businesses also reach new customers by making guest appearances on podcasts relevant to their industry or using podcasts to update customers about their product development. The exposure businesses receive from podcasts often drives sales rather than direct advertising or marketing.

1. Find a podcast published in the last two years that fits one of these strategies. (Note: There are many free podcasts on platforms such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and on your smartphone through apps like Stitcher or Podcasts.)
2. Answer the following questions:
3. What is the podcast’s overall content/message?
4. What is the tone of the podcast?
5. Is the podcast engaging? How so? If not, how could it be improved?
6. Based on the podcast title and topics, who would you say is the business’s target audience?
7. What do you consider to be the main advantages of podcast marketing? (Note: Consider where and when most people listen to podcasts.)

Source:

Steve Olsher. 2019.

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Response Instructions

• Respond to the discussion with at least four good sentences per discussion question. Make sure you address all points of each bullet, (this includes text, audio, and video responses.)
• Respond in audio and video using complete and coherent statements.
• Remember to post early, so you have an opportunity to engage with peers and faculty to share ideas and create meaningful dialogue.
• Do not copy and paste content from the web. This is a violation of Strayer’s Academic Integrity policy.
• Include academic sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate at the end of the post. Cite each source listed in the body of the post. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the or review. For citing social media resources refer to
• This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
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Respond to a Peer

Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates posts.

1. Read a post by one of your peers and provide a substantive response, making sure to extend the conversation by asking questions, offering rich ideas, or sharing personal connections.

All discussion responses can be video or text submissions, offering you an opportunity to practice and improve your communication skills. Refer to the following resource for instructions to submit a response video:

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