Demonstrate learning of the course learning objectives

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BSM 100 Introduction to Business

Final Project

For your final project, you will demonstrate your learning of the course learning objectives and material covered to complete a final project/research paper on a publicly traded company. 

To begin you will select one of the companies below-only one company per student (first come basis) and research your chosen company to complete each of the sections below, including a cover sheet. Your final grade will be based on the total points accrued in each section, along with points for your documentation and presentation.

All projects must be presented in class.

Subject: JP Morgan Chase

Publicly Traded Company Choices

Apple

Berkshire Hathaway

JPMorgan Chase

Exxon Mobil

AT&T

Bank of America

Wells Fargo

Verizon Communications

Microsoft

Wal-Mart Stores

Alphabet

Chevron

United Health Group

Comcast

Pfizer

Amazon.com

Intel

Procter & Gamble

IBM

Morgan Stanley

Facebook

Goldman Sachs Group

Walt Disney

Ford Motor

DowDuPont

CVS Health

PepsiCo

Charter Communications

Prudential Financial

Oracle

Home Depot

US Bancorp

MetLife

United Technologies

Kraft Heinz Company

Walgreens Boots Alliance

Sections to Cover in Order

*Project Cover Sheet is the first page in your final document.

1

Company Name, Mission Statement, and Key Leaders

Provide the name of the company your researching, the company mission statement and the names and backgrounds of the key leaders. 

 

Include a 2-3 paragraph response detailing your thoughts on the mission statement and the key leaders.

 

2

Company History and Timeline

Design a timeline detailing the company's history, including any relevant information on founders, major acquisitions, setbacks, and changes in company image or branding.

 

Include a 2-3 paragraph response detailing your thoughts on the company timeline.

 

3

History of Ethical Decision Making and Social Responsibility

Research the company's history of ethical decision making and social responsibility. What have they done to put themselves into good standing with the public and to give back to their community?

 

Include a 2-3 paragraph response detailing your thoughts on the company's history of ethical decision making and social responsibility.

 

4

History of Lack of Ethical Decision Making and Social Responsibility

Research the company's history of poor ethical decision making and social responsibility. What have they done to receive public backlash? How have they failed to deliver for their community? 

 

Include a 2-3 paragraph response detailing your thoughts on the company's history of lack of ethical decision making and social responsibility.

 

5

Marketing and Distribution Strategies

How has the company utilized marketing and distribution strategies to strengthen their position and increase their profitability? 

 

Provide at least 3 specific examples and include a 2-3 paragraph response analyzing and commenting on their marketing and distribution strategies.

6

Operations and Strategic Planning

How has the company utilized operations and strategic planning to strengthen their position and increase their profitability? Take into consideration management, human resources, and natural resources, and trend.

 

Provide at least 3 specific examples and include a 2-3 paragraph response analyzing and commenting on their operations and strategic planning.

7

SWOT Analysis

Complete a SWOT analysis on the company and respond with your comments and insights in 1-paragraph for each area: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.

8

Financial Outlook Next 5 Years

What is the company's financial outlook over the next 5-years? Look at and analyze any financial documentation that is publicly available including, budgets, financial statements, etc.

 

You must provide at least one document, graph, chart, etc. in this section and include a 2-3 paragraph response of analysis and interpretation.

9

Global Presence and Standing

What is the company's position in the global market? What sort of presence to they have in other countries and among peoples outside of the United States? How does this perception influence their global standing? Where do you see the company's global presence going over the next 5-7 years?

 

Provide a 2-3 paragraph explanation and summarization, along with 3 specific examples.

Cover Sheet

Your cover sheet includes your name, date, class name and class time, and instructor name in the upper left-hand corner of your paper. The company name is centered on the page.

You may include an image or logo on your cover sheet.

Grading

Your project will be graded by section in the following manner:

16-20

Excellent

Strong research, excellent and thoughtful responses; follows guidelines and addresses requirements; minimal spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

11-15

Very Good

Very good research, well-done most responses; follows guidelines and addresses requirements; some spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

6-10

Fair/Average

Average research, somewhat developed responses; mostly follows guidelines and addresses requirements; more than a few spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

5 and below

Poor

Poor research, responses lack development; doesn't follow guidelines and address requirements; spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors are disctracting.

Other 

Bibliography/Citations

20

Accurate and sources cited appropriately.

Presentation/Visual

20

Good presentation; nicely done visual component.

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