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Comparing Capital Expenditures*** Original Work Plagiarism report MUST be attached. Each part labeled and answered in complete paragraph form, paragraphs consists of 5 completes sentences***If you have any questions feel free to ask** Graduate level work** Pls follow all directions and instructions!!!! 3 scholarly resources ARE required,, Conclusion and Introduction Paragraphs are required alsoSelect a company and access the last three years’ annual reports. Next, select a company that is a direct competitor and download the previous three years’ annual reports. Research Tip:  The “Mergent” database in the Ashford Library contains company profiles and financial information for publicly traded companies and their competitors.  To access this database enter the Ashford Library and select “Find Articles and More” in the top menu panel.  Next, select “Databases A-Z” and go to section “M” for “Mergent”.  For help with using Mergent use Mergent Online Quick Tips. Tip: For help with reading an annual report access this handy guide from Money Chimp (http://www.moneychimp.com/articles/financials/fundamentals.htm) Using the annual reports of both companies, complete the following in a three- to five-page paper, excluding title and reference page(s): For each company, report the amount of capital spending for the past three years. Quantitatively determine whether the amount of capital spending has been consistent or if it has fluctuated. Be sure to provide the calculations used to determine your answer. Describe the capital expenditures of each firm and the factors that impacted the companies’ debt capacities and capital structures. Next, compare the level of capital spending across the two firms. Point out how the spending was similar and/or different and speculate why the similarities or differences might exist. You must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the text. Support your comparison with evidence from the text, external sources, and articles/reports from the Mergent database in the Ashford University Library. Format the paper according to the APA 6th edition style guide as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Be sure to properly cite your resources using APA style. Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Chapter 1 Q & A"WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BUSINESS"THE PURPOSE OF THIS WORK TASK IS TO ENABLE YOU TO BE PREPARED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF TODAY 'S ECONOMY.Corporate America has evolved into a more technical market than ever before. Customers and co-workers are no longer located in the same building, address, town, or state. You must have certain skills to meet the requirements of today's market.At the end of this assignment, you will be better prepared to meet the demands of the economy of today.After reading Chapter1, you should be able to respond to the questions below. You may also Click on "Course Documents;" locate the PowerPoint presentation on Chapter 1; view it to help respond to this assignment, if necessary. Review the Moodle videos as needed.YOUR WORK TASK1. Define skills.1. Name the Communication Skills that employers are focused on when hiring new employees in this digital, diverse, and virtual economy of today.2. What is the importance of Verbal and Nonverbal Communications in Corporate America? Give at least one example of each type of communication in each.3. List the eight ways this course can help you build your Communication Skills.4. As business professionals, you will be faced with issues such as Problem Solving,Critical Thinking, and Decision Making. List and explain the steps in using the following Problem Solving Techniques.Scientific Method Name the five steps (Hint: Digital World)Osborn-Parnes Creative Problem-Solving Process5. Who are knowlege workers and how do they impact competition in the the work force?6. Why do fewer layers of management mean greater communication challenges for frontlineworkers?Your assignment must be typed in Ms word; You are on your way to Learning about communicating in the Digital World!!Read, Read, Read, and Study, Study, StudyGood Luck*Remember, in this class you are the Executives working in Corporate America. I am the Owner of the business and you are my executives. Each Work Task is an opportunity for you to compete with your co-workers (classmates) to receive a raise or get a promotion.Turn in your best work at all times