WEEK 6 ASSIGNMENT

ASSIGNMENT

Company Expansion - International

Locate the financial information for a company that has only domestic manufacturing operations.  Assume management desires to expand into the global market with its current products.  The company is currently operating at capacity so additional equipment will be required to complete the expansion. Utilize discounted cash flow techniques in your capital budget proposal. Using the current company financial information as a base for your forecast, create a proposal for the firm to expand its operations.  This proposal should incorporate a CVP analysis, balanced scorecard, complete budgeted financial statements (i.e., income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows) with supporting schedules, as well as a discussion of constraint theory and its importance in this decision-making process.

The Final Paper should be eight to ten pages in length (not including the title page, reference page, and any supporting financial statements). 

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

· Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including the title page, reference page, and any supporting financial statements) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

· Must include a title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

· Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

· Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

· Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

· Must use at least two scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library, in addition to textbook.

· Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

· Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

THESE ARE THE MAJOR AREAS THAT NEED TO BE DETAILED AND COVERED IN THE PAPER

Carefully review the  Course Guide  for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment BELOW

Selects and Introduces a Manufacturing Firm with Only Domestic Operations, and Provides a Succinct Thesis Statement for the Work. 2 points

Creates a Proposal for International Expansion That Includes a Discussion of Constraint Theory Importance in the Decision Process. 8 points

Incorporates CVP Analysis, Balanced Scorecard, and Complete Budgeted Financial Statements. 15 points

Conclusion Summarizes Key Points of the Proposal and Reiterates Recommendation.

5 points