1. Read UNDP (2014) - describe and provide an example of each of the four ways that the private sector can assist poverty reduction; in addition, make a case for which of the four methods is most promising - and why you think that.2. After reading UNDP (2014) - what do you think is the most important factor in helping empower entrepreneurs? Why? Reference information in the reading.3. Read Campos et al. (2017) - why do you think personal initiative training is so successful in helping entrepreneurs? Why? What do you think should be done to make it even more effective?4. Read Frese et al. (2016) - what are the most important three principles of how to go about entrepreneurship training; in addition, what are the three most important topics to focus on in entrepreneurship training. Defend your assertions.

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 4: Financial Forecasting in the textbook, and review the current financial statements of Starbucks through Yahoo! Finance (Links to an external site.)or the EDGAR | Company Filings (Links to an external site.)database in the Filings and Forms page. You can access the financial statements by going to the Yahoo! Finance webpage, typing in the stock symbol of Starbucks, and then clicking on the “Financials” tab. Watch the Week 1 Assignment video with Dr. Kevin Kuznia, DBA, CSSBB, PMP.Reviewing the previous quarter’s financial statements will provide you with data to construct pro forma financial statements for Starbucks and make some basic projections. This week, you will be charged with constructing two pro forma financial statements and addressing some questions about your projections. The two financial statements will include an Income Statement and Balance Sheet.To begin your assignment, download the Financial Forecasting Template

n this two-part assessment, you will write a  script for an  oral argument presentation from the perspective of the CapraTek defense  attorney in the case Capshaw v. CapraTek, as outlined in the multimedia  presentation. For the second part of the assessment, you will write a   script for an oral presentation by the head of HR at CapraTek  to explain the possible changes to HRM policies and practices to improve fairness, productivity, and worker morale as it relates to workplace  discrimination.  "I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand, that  the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man the  opportunity to make a living." —John D. Rockefeller, Jr. This assessment explores the tasks of constructing and presenting an  oral argument. Frequently, human resource professionals must present  case facts and fact patterns to executive managers and counselors  concerning internal investigation, hiring practice, or workplace issues.  How the HRM professional prepares and presents a case provides a  platform for employers and counsel to make informed and succinct  decisions concerning its viability. Key topic areas in this assessment  include information and research sources, use of legal language, case  mapping, building case strategy, partnering with counsel, and method for  oral presentation. Introduction In today's workplace climate, the sexual harassment case between  Joanna Capshaw and CapraTek is extremely relevant. It is likely that you  will face a similar situation some time in your HRM career and you will  need to be prepared to think legally about the facts of the case as  well as the arguments from both sides. Scenario CapraTek has a long history as a leader in the design and  manufacture of computer server components and continues to provide  innovative solutions to meet industry needs. They have met the demands  of the digital economy by offering a wide range of server products,  chassis, and server management tools. Despite their successes in the marketplace, however, CapraTek has  faced some internal challenges. One such challenge involved Joanna  Capshaw and her allegations of sexual harassment and her career at  CapraTek. Thoroughly listen or read through the multimedia presentation?  and analyze the issues and legal argument for both sides of the  dispute. Your Challenge For the first part of the assessment, you will be the attorney from  the CapraTek legal department representing the defendant (CapraTek) in  the case Capshaw v. CapraTek. You should prepare your opening oral  argument for the court proceeding to defend CapraTek. For the second part of the assessment, you will be the head of HR at  CapraTek who will report back to the HR and company leadership about  the changes to organizational practices and policies to address the  issues identified in this case. Instructions Analyze the legal issue(s) raised in the case Capshaw Versus CapraTek using the IRAC case analysis process. Watch CapraTek: Capshaw Versus CapraTek. Use LawNerds.com, Inc. (n.d.). The IRAC formula. Retrieved from http://www.lawnerds.com/guide/irac.html Part 1: Write a \script for an oral argument in defense of the organization. This should be solely from the perspective of an attorney for the organization. The following is the oral argument format that should be followed:      Facts: Analyze the facts involved in the case, from your side's perspective. Issues: Analyze facts or legal principles in dispute in the case. Rule(s): Identify the law or legislation related to the case that supports your side's perspective. Analysis: Apply the identified rule to the  issues in your case. Address the weaknesses in your side's case and  consider the opposite side of the case. Conclusion: Summarize and describe the logical outcome of the case. Relief Requested: What relief are you requesting from the court, and why? Part 2: Write a 2–3-page script for the head of HR to make an oral presentation for HR leadership. This should be solely from the perspective of the head of HR  regarding possible changes to HRM policies and organizational practices  that would improve fairness, productivity, and worker morale as it  relates to workplace discrimination. Describe the potential impact of a workplace discrimination charge levied at this organization. Identify related laws or legislation that supports this perspective. Summarize a logical case outcome.Academic Requirements   The deliverable for this assessment applies professional skills in  Human Resources Management (HRM) to workplace situations which you will  likely encounter in your day-to-day work in HRM. As part of your  learning, we focus on the development of effective professional  communication skills for the workplace.