Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to allow the student an opportunity to explain what it means to have an efficient capital market. Students will gain an understanding of the different levels of market efficiency and how behavioral finance can inhibit reaching market transparency.

Assignment Steps

Explain in 525 words what it means to have efficient capital market, including:

• Describe the behavioral challenges in achieving efficiency.
• Discuss the three forms of market efficiency.
• What are the implications to corporate finance?
• Would you consider the real estate market an efficient capital market? Please explain why or why not.

The proposal should be less than a page and explain what it is you intend to do.

– One paragraph describes the project – the topic should be about the core concepts of the course.

Cost estimation techniques – evolution, uses, effectiveness

Earned value – concepts, value, orgnaizational implementation

Earned Schedule

Budgeting and overhead

Risk analysis and management

Use of risk management tools – @RISK, Risky Project, etc.

Quality management

Procurement management

Ethics and professional conduct in project management

– One paragraph explains how you will conduct your research (what qualitative and quantitative analyses you’ll be incorporating).

– One paragraph explains what you will do with the research outcomes and paper in general

Prepare a synopsis (1 -2 paragraphs)

The primary ethical breach (1-2 paragraphs)

The fallout (1-2 paragraphs)

Your comments (1-2 paragraphs)

Bigger than Enron – (Last Name beginning with A-G)

Fly Wheel – (Last Name beginning with H-L)

Monsanto – (Last Name beginning with M-N)

FIFA – (Last Name beginning with O-P)

Bernie Madoff – (Last Name beginning with Q-S)

Charles Ponzi – (Last Name beginning with T-Z)

Each paragraph 50 to 60 words minimum.

Discussion Topic:

Thinking back on your own professional and personal experiences, identify someone you consider to be a great manager. Now identify someone you consider to be a great leader. This might be the same person, but it might be possible that two different people come to mind.

• What is the difference between being a manager and a leader?
• Describe the traits of the individual you consider to be a great manager.
• Describe the traits of the individual you consider to be a great leader.
• Do you think it is possible to train someone to become a great manager or leader? Why or why not?

For maximum points, you must post at least 3 times to this board. The first post should be in response to the initial discussion question and must be at least (250 words) by Wednesday night. You will then post two additional posts to your peers (75 words) by Sunday night. Please use complete sentences and proper grammar in all postings. Cite your work according to proper APA style of writing and add at least two outside resources from the Bethel library in addition to any information you obtain from the textbook. See the syllabus for the discussion grading rubric.