Category: Business and management

I have attached my rubics and as well the news article this year that relates to my field of study

As part of the short-term scheduling process, a manager must assign tasks and resources (usually machines and people) to accomplish the job with the objective of minimizing total cost. Use the assignment method to do that. You work in a production facility that produces widgets. You have four different machines that can produce the same part; however, since each machine is different, the production cost is different. You are responsible for assigning jobs to machines, and you need to make sure to minimize the total cost to produce the widgets. Calculate the best job assignments based on resources as shown in the following chart. After you determine the best job assignment, indicate on your spreadsheet the minimum cost that the company will incur based on this assignment.

Business Models provide a framework for how to make or how to sell. Watch the video and answer the questions below.

The Explainer:

Conduct a little research on business models. Provide an example of how the industry assigned to you uses either the product and/or marketing business model.

Following is the assigned industry for you to focus on for this week’s business model, please use the first letter of your first name:

ADAutomobilesEHTravel TourismILHealth CareMPSporting GoodsQVHousehold/Personal ProductsWZTechnology & SoftwarePeer Reply Guidance:

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

This discussion aligns with the following:

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• Zamar Aguon posted Mar 8, 2026 10:44 PM
• Happy week 2 all, hope you are well, in good spirits, and great health!
• One of the most common business models used in the technology and software industry today is Software as a Service (SaaS). In a SaaS model, customers normally pay a recurring subscription fee to access software that is continuously updated and supported by that company. Instead of buying a product one and done, and owning it permanently, the customer pays for ongoing access, updates, and new features. This model has become extremely popular because it creates predictable recurring revenue for companies while also providing customers with software that improves over time. A solid example of how SaaS concepts are expanding beyond traditional software is Teslas Full Self Driving (FSD) system. When someone purchases a Tesla, the car already includes the hardware required for advanced driver assistance. However, the full self driving capability is delivered through software that can be activated through a subscription or purchased outright. This reflects a SaaS style approach because the real value comes from the software updates and continuous improvements to Teslas autonomous driving algorithms. As Tesla releases updates and improves performance, customers who subscribe continue receiving those upgrades without needing to buy new hardware. Another strong example is the Oura Ring, which combines wearable hardware with a software platform. Customers buy the physical ring to track health data like sleep patterns, heart rate, and activity levels. However, many of the advanced health insights and analytics are unlocked through a monthly membership subscription, which functions similarly to a SaaS platform. The company continuously updates its software and data analysis tools, allowing users to gain deeper insights into their health over time. Both Tesla and Oura show how the SaaS model is evolving. Technology companies are increasingly combining physical products with subscription based software ecosystems, turning one time purchases into long term customer relationships. This approach allows businesses to continuously improve their technology while maintaining steady revenue streams.
• I am curious what we all think about this trend. Do you think combining hardware with SaaS style subscriptions will become the standard model for technology companies in the future?
• Reference:
• Tesla. (2024). Full Self Driving capability. Retrieved from
• Oura Health. (2024). Oura Membership. Retrieved from
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• James Guo posted Mar 9, 2026 5:15 PM
• The travel and tourism industry commonly uses a product business model because companies sell travel-related services directly to consumers. For example, airlines sell flights, hotels sell accommodations, and cruise lines sell vacation experiences. These services are the main products that generate revenue for businesses in the industry.
• At the same time, the travel and tourism industry also relies heavily on a marketing business model. Large travel companies invest in advertising, partnerships, and promotions to attract travellers. Travel websites such as Expedia, Airbnb, or Booking.com market hotels, flights, and vacation packages by promoting deals and making it easy for customers to compare options. Their success depends largely on how effectively they market travel services to potential customers.
• Overall, the travel and tourism industry combines both product and marketing business models. Companies provide attractive travel experiences while also using strong marketing strategies to compete for customers in a highly competitive, yet profitable, global market.

Preparing a formal Presentation

For week’s 3 and 4, you will be utilizing a presentation software package to create a short training or informational presentation. The purpose of this project is to both develop and then highlight your skills with using presentation software. The presentation you prepare should be applicable to your existing business, church, or social organization. The instructions for the PowerPoint presentation are as follows:

Begin by choosing a project for which you have some familiarity and for which there may be a need at your current place of employment, church, or social organization. Make certain you have permission from your company or organization to create and publish this presentation with APUS. Choose a subject for your presentation that is of interest to you and for which you have some knowledge. Here are five possible ideas for projects, however, if you have a need within your organization, feel free to follow that track.

1. A company overview presentation. The purpose of this presentation could be to introduce your company to a vendor, distributor, investor, or potential employee. Seek to complete this project under the guidance of someone who potentially could use your presentation.
2. A presentation that proposes (a) a change in policy or procedure, equipment acquisitions, (b) the acquisition of a piece of equipment, or (c) an addition of manning to accomplish some objective.
3. An instructional presentation regarding a new methodology being initiated in your division, group, or area of responsibility
4. A presentation that informs some group about a change in benefits, company policy, or human resource procedures.
5. An overview presentation regarding a fundraiser you are proposing for an organization with which you are involved.

Step 1: Develop an outline for your PowerPoint presentation. If you would like your instructor to review your outline, send it by email and I will be glad to look it over and offer ideas for content and organization. An example of a presentation outline is as follows–be sure that your outline has 3 main points with examples under each main point.

• Company Overview: Primary products and/or services, markets served, company history, statistics on the company (these can be fictional if company policy does not allow the actual numbers of employees, sales, etc. to be published), locations. Include photos of the location, products, customers, maps of regions or locations of manufacturing, distribution, service, etc.
• Insert Photos of <services or products> into the slides look for company photos that you can get permission to use, or find art on the internet (see hyperlinks below
• An organizational chart of the management team by the major and minor departments in the location and a brief description of the departments
• A statement of major company policies (HEPA, Equal Employment, attendance, sick days, etc.)
• Explanation of benefits, pay periods, etc.
• Any additional information you believe important to a new employee

Consult at least 5 external sources to create the content for your presentation. Be sure to include a references slide.

Step 2: Choose a Theme, Font, and select the page designs for section-break slides, content slides, closing slides, etc.

Step 3: Insert content developed in Step 1 (the outline). Allow room in each slide for photos, graphs, tables, charts, etc.

Step 4: Insert photos, charts, tables, graphs, clipart, etc.

Step 5: Create notes at the bottom of each slide to use as guidelines for the presentation narrative you will add in step 7

Step 6: Add audio to the presentation. Use your notes at the bottom of each slide as a guideline for your narration. Consider using free software such as htttp://www.screencastomatic.com to record your presentation.

Step 7: Submit assignment 6 to the cloud AND submit your video link if applicable.

The slide presentation must include all of the following elements:

• A minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 content slides (excluding section header or introduction slides)
• A slide background theme that benefits the presentation
• Slide numbers
• Strategically used photos, clip art, and/or graphics
• At least one table, one chart or graph, creative use of SmartArt, and one or more bullet lists
• An audio track where you narrate through each slide
• Transitions inserted for the final presentation
• A References slide with at least 5 sources cited

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THE AUDIO!! I WILL DO THE AUDIO WHEN I RECEIVE THE POWERPOINT.

1. Scenario Selection:

Choose ONE of the hypothetical scenarios listed on the ATTACHED CASE STUDIES PDF document as your Case Study for this Assignment. Download the document, read the scenarios, and choose the one that interests you. Guidance and sources to get you started are included with each Case Study.

I CHOSE THE FIRST SENARIO

Slip and Fall on Business Premises [Common Law Tort Applies]

2. Content Requirements:

Prepare a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation (12 to 14 substantive slides, excluding title slide and references slide) addressing the questions presented with the Case Study you have selected. The PPT should cover the following elements. Be specific in your explanation. Broad generalizations will not be sufficient. Showcase your knowledge! Explain-Analyze-Recommend.

• Introduction:

Briefly describe the Case Study scenario, including key facts and involved parties.

• Legal Framework Tort Law

Identify and explain the applicable tort law implicated in the case study including relevant legal principles and precedents. Be specific. See Week 5 Lesson and Learning Materials. Include illustrative analogous cases from your research to explain/support your narrative.

• Risk Assessment:

Analyze and explain the type of legal risks for the business that are presented in the Case Study (e.g., stakeholder harm, damages, reputational impact, and regulatory consequences, as applicable).

• Mitigation Strategies:

Evaluate and describe actionable strategies the business can implement to reduce (mitigate) risk (e.g., training, insurance, compliance protocols, operational changes, others?). What is appropriate will depend on your analysis of the specific case study you select and your research accordingly.

• Ethical Implications:

Evaluate and describe ethical considerations tied to the businesss actions and proposed solution you recommend. as appropriate to the Case Study you select.

• Conclusion and Recommendations:

Summarize your findings and provide clear recommendations for legal and ethical resolution of the problem(s) presented in the Case Study.

• Reference List

Your research sources are listed in APA7 format on a final slide. Every cited source should also be cited within the PPT on the slides or in Speaker Notes below the slides, as in text citations, where they support your presentation narrative. (See Required References below.)

3. Visual and Professional Design:

• Use visuals (e.g., charts, diagrams, graphics, other relevant images) to enhance understanding.
• Ensure professional formatting, consistency, and clarity.

4. Audio Speaker Notes (How-to Video provided below):

This PPT Assignment is a simulation for a live presentation to an audience. The Presentation shall be presented with an AUDIO narrative covering all slides (EXCEPT Title and References slide).

The PPT program has an Audio “Record” tool to use for recording narrative. If you do not see this tool in your PPT, it may need to be activated. Please review these instructions for how to do this (and other useful information):

Written speakers notes can be included to provide research source references (in text citations) pertinent to a slide and other helpful points, but the main Speakers Notes shall be your Audio speaking narrative. DO NOT SIMPLY READ SLIDES ALOUD. Your audio presentation is an original narrative that tells a story for which the Slides are the key points. You are speaking “live” to an audience.

NOTE: An “AI narrator” is not acceptable. However, if you have a need for accommodation or help regarding use of audio please contact your instructor in advance.

Additional help: Also watch the video: How to record presentations in Microsoft PPT – POSTED BELOW.

5. Required References:

Seven (7) credible references, presented in full APA 7th Ed. Style citations for all sources on a final slide(s).

Sources must also be cited where used within the PPT. Each source on the References slide(s) at the end of the PPT should be referenced also with slides in the PPT where you used the source for your work. Also, for this Assignment, of your 7 references, 3 must be:

• Lingwall Course law text
• Weiss Course ethics text
• At least one actual court case (xx v. yy, case citation); See

For guidance on how to correctly cite references within the slides of a PPT presentation, please watch this Video, posted below: APA Formatting for PowerPoint: How to Apply APA Style to PowerPoint Presentations

6. Grading Rubric:

Please use the Grading Rubric as a self-check to finalize your PPT before submitting it. This should be a proofreading step!

Another tip: present your PPT to a friend or partner, with a copy of the Grading Rubric, and ask them to evaluate it using the rubric.

Be sure to review the following prior to submitting your Assignment:

• for preparing your work.
• Assignment Grading Rubric
• If you do not see the rubric, in the blue horizontal navigation bar of the Classroom select Course Tools, then Assignments. Select the appropriate Assignment, and the rubric will be located near the bottom of the page.

Submission Guidelines:

Format: PowerPoint (.ppt or .pptx) – Name your document including at least your last name & Assignment

Length: 1214 slides (NOT including title and references slides)

Due: Submit by 11:59 pm ET on Assignments posted due date

Overview

Your concept brief was well-received by senior management, and now it is time to take the next step toward securing approval for your new idea. While having a unique and insightful product or service is an important first step, additional information and steps are required to enable stakeholders to make an informed decision. Creating a project outline will provide a deeper understanding that is needed to evaluate the idea’s potential for growth and determine whether to move forward, adjust before proceeding, or revisit the concept altogether.

Scenario

With approval to move forward, it is now time to dive deeper and focus on the details. Outlining specific details is essential for advancing your idea and ensuring alignment among the company’s goals, mission, and vision. Before senior management seriously explores the likelihood of approving your idea for new opportunities and allocating funding, they need to have a better understanding of the key performance indicators (KPIs) and a timeline for this project.

KPIs define success by providing measurable benchmarks to evaluate a project’s performance and alignment with organizational objectives. They highlight the initiative’s relevance, ensure it addresses genuine business or customer needs, and offer a framework for ongoing assessment and adaptation.

Note: Your work this week will also be used in your upcoming elevator pitch to senior management in Milestone One.

Directions

Using the Module Two Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas Template (attacheD) in the Supporting Materials section below, create an outline that effectively and thoughtfully presents a compelling argument for advancing your concept.

Use GlobalData Explorer and Yahoo Finance, which are linked in the Supporting Materials section. Also, use the companys investor relations webpage to continue your investigation of the company you selected in Module One (COSTCO). This time, specifically, look at the companys profile, financials, and SWOT analysis. This assignment helps you develop the ability to speculate based on research.

Using speculative strategies, analyze market opportunities and potential financial benefits. Keep in mind that success is not solely defined by revenue growth; it can also include other valuable outcomes, depending on the context. For example, while for-profit organizations are typically driven by financial growth, nonprofit organizations often prioritize specific outcomes, such as fundraising effectiveness, program impact, volunteer participation, or public awareness. The KPIs you need to consider and address in your outline are listed below.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

1. The Intended Customer: Describe the intended customer or customer profile for the new product or service.
2. Opportunities in the Market: Explain the opportunities in the market based on your research.
3. Financial Opportunity: Assess the financial opportunity that the project presents for increasing cash flow and top-line revenue.
4. Can cash flow be positive and profitable? For example, Zappos donates a pair of shoes for every pair of shoes sold. This eventually leads to profit due to good corporate social responsibility and company image, but it is not immediately profitable.

What to Submit

Please prepare a single Microsoft Word document that includes the following parts and information:

• Module Two Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas Template
• KPI Outline and Timeline that includes the intended customer, opportunities in the market, and financial opportunity. Based on your Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas, define the KPIs that will measure the success of your strategy. This information ensures the strategy is actionable and tied to measurable outcomes.

The timeline should include the development, pilot, and execution or rollout phases. This outline will provide a roadmap for implementing your strategy and achieving the defined KPIs.

Note: This project outline is a precursor to Milestone One: Elevator Pitch. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

Supporting Materials

The following resources support your work on this assignment:

Website: (GD explorer files attached)

Use this website to help complete this assignment.

Website:

Use this website to help complete this assignment.

Reading: (attached)

This document is an example of how a company uses the ERRC framework.

1-2 assignment that is also attached was the first part of the project for Costco that can help get information needed.

Please format the attached document being sure that all page numbers line up correctly in the TOC to the body and that call citations are properly listed in the Reference section.

Formatting instructions are on the first page. When done formatting, remove the first page and make sure any adjustments are made prior to submission to me.

In the papers themselves, a common failing, among other things, is the absence of sources for various statements which are not yours (that you got from somewhere but have not cited). Put in footnotes one or more sources for every statement that you make which should require documentation (that is not simply your own thought).

Law sources for your paper can be found from many avenues Findlaw, Justia, Cornell Law School digital library, Lexis-Nexis (this one is available in the digital databases for the UF Libraries) and many others.

The completed paper should be from 2,200 to 2,800 words, not counting the citations.

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You will do a dissertation based on qualitative data using interviews