Writing Assignment

Read the scenario below and answer questions 1–3 in a Microsoft® Word® document. For question 1, give your answer and show your work. For Questions 2 and 3 answer each question in a paragraph of at least 100 words. Use APA format and cite any sources.

Scenario: Sanders Construction Co. specializes in building replicas of historic houses. Brett Sanders, president of Sanders Construction, is considering the purchase of various items of equipment on July 1, 2014 for $300,000. The equipment would have a useful life of 5 years and no residual value. Brett is considering depreciating the equipment by the straight-line method or the double declining balance method.

Answer the following questions:

1. Calculate the depreciation for the first year using the straight-line method and the Double declining balance method, show your work.
2. In a short paragraph, explain the straight-line depreciation method and the Double declining balance method.
3. In your opinion, which method would be better for the company to use, why? Explain your answer.

One post (answering the initial forum question) AND a minimum of two replies – an extremely good one paragraph post (this would be a minimum of eight full lines) and two replies that enhances the discussion and demonstrate mastery of the content. Replies should be just your opinion, wether you agree or not, no more than 5 sentences long.

Initial forum:
What are the three main tasks involved in revising a business message? Can you think of a business message that did not incorporate these tasks in their message?

Initial forum:
The latest issue of a local business newspaper names 10 area executives who have exhibited excellent leadership skills in the past year. You are currently searching for a job, and a friend suggests that you write each executive a congratulatory letter and mention in passing that you are looking for new career opportunities and would appreciate the opportunity for an interview. Is this a smart strategy? Why or why not?

DEFINITION: a brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement.

SUMMARY: Summarize the each topic in your own words- this should be in the 150-200-word range. Be sure to note the article’s author, note their credentials and why we should put any weight behind his/her opinions, research or findings regarding the key term.

DISCUSSION: Using 300-350 words, write a brief discussion, in your own words of how the article relates to the selected chapter Key Term. A discussion is not rehashing what was already stated in the article, but the opportunity for you to add value by sharing your experiences, thoughts and opinions. This is the most important part of the assignment.

REFERENCES: All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission–in APA format. (continued) Be sure to use the headers in your submission to ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required.

*** Please read the following and make sure you follow what is required

“The first portion of the course focuses on the presence and use of groups in Organizational Management. Using the text Larson & La Fasto, (1989) Teamwork, what must go right/ what can go wrong as your foundation, write a critical analysis of the strengths and opportunities for improvement identified in your small group work.

***Remember, in APA style, to lead with a brief abstract composed after your write the paper. State in the introduction succinctly your conclusions and key learning points. Build your content by answering the Critical Analysis components of Who, What, When, Where (descriptive); the Why, Why not, What If (analytical) ; and the So What, What Is Next (evaluative) components. Conclude with a restatement of the salient points to take away from your analysis. Following the grading process, several of these works will be posted for the class to review.(600 FOCUSED WORDS)“

Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

• You are supposed to choose a publicly listed company from the Stock Market.
• You should use references (company website, financial databases, etc…)
• While referencing, use APA reference style.
• All students are encouraged to use their own words.