Economics Question

Class Project

The objective of the class project is two fold: a) to familiarize you with the usage of Excel (which you will have to use in your jobs, no matter what type of jobs), and b) to draw conclusions based on the facts and your learning. You need to answer all the questions provided in a report format (i.e., do not re-write the questions and provide answers below) and write no more than 2-page, single spaced, 12 fonts, and Ariel/Times New Roman font. Your writing should be precise and indicative of your understanding the facts presented in the data. I will hold a review session on how to prepare your data and how to create the report, which will be announced within Canvas closer to the time in which the assignment is due. See the Weekly Schedule below for due dates and times.

  • Data: from FDIC website. Make sure your bank is a member of FDIC and has at least five years of data.
  • What to do: Analyze the bank’s operating performance, risk and strategies.
  • What to submit: You need to submit your written part in word or PDF format along with Excel calculation. Your written part should stand out itself, i.e., you should use numbers to support your arguments. If need be, you may reference to the specific cell in the Excel. If you would like to copy paste tables from Excel, you can add an appendix to the word file. Appendix is separate and is not included in the page count. A grading rubric for the project will be provided in the Assignment Dropbox area. Please note that NO late Projects will be permitted.

The bank in question(

Charles Schwab Bank, SSB

and the bank link:

Class Project Grading Rubric

Class Project Grading Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClear Explanation of Key Strategic Issues The problems, scope, and seriousness was clearly identified in the discussions.
There was a well focused diagnosis of strategic issues and key problems that demonstrated a good grasp of the companys present situation and strategic issues.
Effective Executive Summary
Did not waste space summarizing information already found in the case.

20 to >14.0 ptsExceeds StandardShows superior knowledge of the issues, key problems, and the companys present situation and strategic issues. Effective Executive Summary.14 to >9.0 ptsAt StandardShows adequate knowledge of the issues, key problems, and the companys present situation and strategic issues. Executive summary adequate.

9 to >5.0 ptsApproaching StandardShows some understanding of the issues, key problems, and the companys present situation and strategic issues. Executive summary inadequate.5 to >0 ptsBelow StandardShows little understanding of the issues, key problems, and the companys present situation and strategic issues. Executive summary missing or poorly constructed.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeValid Arguments; Analysis of Financial Performance with Relevant Supportive Detail Logically organized, key points, key arguments, and important criteria for evaluating business strategies were easily identified. Critical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were identified and clearly analyzed and supported.

20 to >14.0 ptsExceeds StandardCritical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were clearly identified, analyzed, and supported.14 to >9.0 ptsAt StandardCritical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were partially identified, analyzed, and supported.

9 to >5.0 ptsApproaching StandardCritical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were not clearly identified, analyzed, and supported.5 to >0 ptsBelow StandardCritical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were poorly identified, analyzed, and supported.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppropriate Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis for the Specific Industry Identified There was complete data on which to base a thorough analysis. Key change drivers underlying the issues were identified. Synthesis, analysis, and evaluations were clearly presented and supported in a literate and effective manner.

20 to >14.0 ptsExceeds StandardAnalysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues were clearly identified.14 to >9.0 ptsAt StandardAnalysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues were partially identified.

9 to >5.0 ptsApproaching StandardAnalysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues were not identified.5 to >0 ptsBelow StandardAnalysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues inadequate.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusions and Recommendations are Congruent with Strategic Analysis Specific recommendations and/or plans of action provided. Specific data or facts were referred to when necessary to support the analysis and conclusions. Recommendations and conclusions were presented and supported in a literate and effective manner.

20 to >14.0 ptsExceeds StandardEffective recommendations, solutions, and/or plans of action were provided. Specific data or facts were referred when necessary to support the analysis and conclusions.14 to >9.0 ptsAt StandardEffective recommendations and/or plans of action were partially provided. Specific data or facts were occasionally referred when necessary to support the analysis and conclusions.

9 to >5.0 ptsApproaching StandardEffective recommendations and/or plans of action inadequate. Specific data or facts were not referred when necessary to support the analysis and conclusions.5 to >0 ptsBelow StandardEffective recommendations and/or plans of action not provided. Specific data or facts necessary to support the analysis and conclusions was not provided.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProper organization, professional writing, and logical flow of analysis. APA formatting Logically organized, key points, key arguments, and important criteria for evaluating the business logic easily identified. Key points were supported with a well thought out rationale based on applying specific concepts or analytical frameworks to the data provided in the case. Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, 3rd person objective view, professional writing, and syntax.

20 to >14.0 ptsExceeds StandardKey points were clearly identified and supported with a well thought out rationale based on applying specific concepts or analytical frameworks to the data provided in the case. Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, professional writing, and syntax.14 to >9.0 ptsAt StandardKey points were partially identified and supported with a well thought out rationale based on applying specific concepts or analytical frameworks to the data provided in the case. Adequate grammar, spelling, punctuation, professional writing, and syntax.

9 to >5.0 ptsApproaching StandardKey points were not identified and supported with a well thought out rationale based on applying specific concepts or analytical frameworks to the data provided in the case. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, professional writing, and syntax needs improvement.5 to >0 ptsBelow StandardKey points were poorly identified and supported with a well thought out rationale based on applying specific concepts or analytical frameworks to the data provided in the case. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, professional writing, and syntax needs significant improvement.

20 pts

Requirements: no more then 2 pages

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