THOMAS FOODS PRESENTATION
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case_1_week8.docxCase 1
You have been hired as a consultant for Thomas Foods. Thomas Foods was incorporated in 1969. Thomas Foods sells produce purchased from farmers to neighborhood grocery stores throughout the country. Thomas Foods has asked you to implement a hedging strategy to mitigate the risks associated with any unexpected increase in price they would have to pay farmers for their harvested crops. Thomas Foods asks that you provide examples of how various hedging strategies could be implemented. The Controller of the company has no experience in this area and would need to understand the accounting treatment for whichever hedging strategy you select. Of significant importance to management is how any hedging strategy would impact operating income.
Required:
Using the guidelines above, prepare a comprehensive research memorandum on the case that you chose.
Prepare a PowerPoint Presentation communicating your case facts, authoritative literature, recommendations and conclusion. Please use the notes section of the PowerPoint to communicate what you would be communicating orally
· Rubric for the Research Memorandum
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Criteria for Evaluating Written Assignments |
Meets Expectations |
Points Earned |
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Intellectual Understanding |
Addresses all aspects of assignment in sufficient depth |
20 |
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Validity |
The majority of opinions and analyses are rigorously supported by appropriate research. |
20 |
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Introduction/Facts |
Introduction - Central theme/purpose is clearly identifiable and well developed; introductory comments provide sufficient background on the topic and preview major points |
20 |
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Conclusion |
Conclusion and recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper and bring closure to the paper |
20 |
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Structure |
Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow; smooth transition between paragraphs help maintain the flow of thought |
20 |
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Length |
Meets minimum assigned length |
20 |
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English |
No major errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar |
20 |
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Organization and Appearance |
Paper is professional in appearance and demonstrates attention to detail; tone of voice is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment. Paper is laid out effectively and uses headings and other reader-friendly tools. |
20 |
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Main Content |
Main content exhibits a substantive and perceptive ability in analyzing and presenting required material. |
90 |
Rubric for the PowerPoint Presentation
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Criteria for Evaluating Written Assignments |
Meets Expectations |
Points Earned |
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Validity |
The majority of opinions and analyses are rigorously supported by appropriate research either on the appropriate slide or on a resources page. |
15 |
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Structure |
Presentation is clear, logical, and easy to follow; smooth transition between slides which help maintain the flow of thought |
15 |
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Length |
Meets minimum assigned length |
15 |
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English |
No major errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar |
45 |
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Organization and Appearance |
Presentation is professional in appearance and demonstrates attention to detail; tone of voice is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment. |
15 |
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Main Content |
Main content exhibits a substantive and perceptive ability in analyzing and presenting required material. Substantive notes are included in presentation. |
55 |
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Total |
145 |
