The Comprehensive Writing Project continues throughout the seven modules comprising this
\ncourse. Initially, it focused on strengthening critical thinking and written communication skills. In
\nthe last three modules, it serves as a platform allowing you to mesh together problem solving and
\neffective writing. Altogether, the CWP evidences much of what you learned in MBE 500.
\nModules 5, 6, and 7 focus on analyses of financial (and other) data that will enhance the
\neffectiveness of managerial decision making. Accordingly, the end-of-course project, which serves
\nas the CWP for Modules 6 and 7, anticipates plentiful use of mathematical calculations, along with a
\nwritten analysis. Depending on your background and interests, you can choose to pursue one of two
\ntopics. If your interests center on large, complex organizations, you can examine the Exxon\/Mobil
\ndilemma, addressing issues facing one of the world\u2019s largest energy companies. If you are interested
\nin smaller entities, still in their formative stages, you can elect to analyze Orijinal.
\nWhichever choice you make, the task is at hand is to predict results for the year ahead, and
\nproffer recommendations as to what each company needs to do to best serve its owners. For
\nExxon\/Mobile, the shareholders are its owners, for Orijinal, the owner is Kate Ward, a sole
\nproprietor. You will be evaluated on your ability to analyze relevant issues typically relating to topics
\ncovered in MBE 500, and your ability to effectively communicate your findings. It is not essential
\nthat you confront all issues. It\u2019s more important to submit a well-written and organized report.
\nThe narrative should be at least 800 words, plus supporting calculations and\/or tables. Your
\nrecommendations are opinions, but you need to explain the underlying reasons for them. No doubt,
\nyou don\u2019t have all the information needed to fully analyze either company. You do, however, have
\nenough information to proffer suggestions. There is no requirement that you digest all of the
\ninformation I have provided, nor is there a restriction on looking elsewhere for relevant information.
\nThe Module 6 CWP will be an early draft \u2013 the full 800 words, demonstrating that you are
\nfamiliar with the entity, and including some mathematical analyses or tables. The purpose of the draft
\nincludes (1) to get initial feedback, (2) to demonstrate you are underway with your project, and (3) to
\ngive you a springboard for the final submission. The feedback I provide on the draft will be minimal.
\nThe purpose of the project is for you to tell me what should be done, not the other way around.
\nThe Module 7 CWP will be your final report, submitted via Blackboard no later than
\nmidnight on the last day of the module. If you select EXXON\/MOBIL, the final report should
\ninclude your prediction for the per share price of common stock, and utilize several of the formulas
\nand\/or ratios introduced in Modules 6 or 7, including the Altman Z-Score. If you select Orijinal, your
\nfinal report should include a Static (Master) Budget Contribution Margin Income Statement for the
\nupcoming year, differentiating your estimates of revenues, as well as what you believe to be the
\nrelevant direct variable costs and indirect costs. For both projects, your narrative should include a
\nsummary of the facts you deemed relevant in reaching your predicted income (Orijinal) or per-share
\nprice (Exxon\/Mobil), as well as the narrative summarizing your recommendations and findings. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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