THE FIRM THAT NEEDS TO BE USED IS STARBUCKS The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the financial condition and performance of the firm you and your CLC group members have selected for analysis. Refer to Tables A-1 through A-5 in Appendix II of the text for the operational definitions of and formulas for numerous common financial ratios, including profitability, liquidity, leverage, activity, and shareholders' return. Using these formulas, complete at least one ratio from each of the five categories, though you may apply as many of the ratios for which you can find the required information in the firm's financial reports. On your calculations page, specify for which formulas you are solving. In an assessment of approximately 750 words, address the following: Determine which of the ratios provide the most key insights into the firm's current level of performance. How can you assess whether the results of your calculations are positive or negative? Explain which of the ratios give you reason to be concerned with the organization's current strategy and why. The Organizational and Operational Plans assignment references the possible benefits and risks of forming a strategic alliance. What would be the risks of forming a strategic alliance in terms of the firm's profitability ratios? Which of those five ratios is most likely to reveal immediate information for analysis of the alliance's effectiveness? Considering today's financial climate, how likely is it that the organization could acquire the capital necessary to support an aggressive value-enhancement strategy? From where would that capital originate? Compared to current interest rates, what do you believe is a realistic interest rate the firm might incur? Which of the liquidity ratios will be impacted by the influx of capital, if borrowed?

Instructions Create a presentation with speaker's notes that: Provides a title slide (1 Slide) Provides an agenda (1 Slide) Provides an introduction (1 Slide) Examines personality characteristics and personal values for organizational fit (2-3 Slides) How do these characteristics and values align with an organization? Analyzes the influences of emotions and behaviors on work-related performance (1-2 Slides) How will a person's moods and emotions influence their behaviors in the workplace? Summarizes the impact of attitudes and behaviors on employee job satisfaction (2-3 Slides) Describe both the challenges and benefits to the organization. Provides a conclusion (1 Slide) Provides attribution for credible references used in the development of content ideas following academic guidelines in a reference slide (1 Slide) Uses examples to support the understanding of concepts in a well-defined presentation Contains presentation slides with only general information as a visual reference for the audience, and the speaker's notes should include the details of each slide

Create the following positions based upon a job analysis: Mailroom clerk: Entry level for a long-term existing company in San Diego, CA Manager in the marketing department: Mid-level position in a start-up company in Scottsdale, AZ Prepare standard job descriptions of 350 words for each of the positions with the following sections: Job summary Job requirements (minimum education, experience and certifications, and/or training required) Job functions (detailed description of the job duties); Make sure each duty begins with a present action verb. Other information (KSAs, physical requirements, working conditions, reporting relationships, location, travel requirements and working hours) Prepare a 350-word paper after the job descriptions are created that includes the following: Explain the pay scale appropriate for the each job (local vs. regional vs. national) and why the pay scale is appropriate to ensure market competitiveness. Discuss direct and indirect compensation plans that match that of the company's life cycle for each job.