In this assignment, you will take on the role of a senior member of the finance team assigned to lead the investment committee of a medium-sized telecommunications equipment manufacturer. Your team is evaluating a “make-versus-buy” decision that has the potential to improve the company’s competitiveness, but which requires a significant capital investment in new equipment. The assignment is organized into two parts Part A: Data calculations based on the information in the scenarios Part B: Recommendations based on the calculations Opportunity Details https://www.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/956951/uiconf_id/38538871/entry_id/1_0xjd1xx5/embed/auto?&flashvars[streamerType]=autoWhat is Responsibility Accounting?5 Myths and Realities about Zero-Based BudgetingThe Advantages of a Flexible Budgethttps://smallbusiness.chron.com/qualitative-factors-capital-investment-decisions-73769.htmlExample:Hey Class,This is an optional post for those of you who are interested in learning more about the Time Value of Money.As you work on Assignment 2, you will be using the concept of the Time Value of Money. The Time Value of Money concept was covered during the Week 8 readings, specifically pages 235 to 240 in the text Financial Statements by Thomas Ittelson. In practice, there are 6 different types of tables for present value and future value and so I want to share definitions for the different tables and how each one is used.The Principles of Accounting website provides the following definitions for the 6 tables (1):Future Value – Lump SumA single payment received at the beginning of the first period.Future Value – Ordinary AnnuityA stream of level end-of-period payments.Future Value – Annuity DueA stream of level beginning-of-period payments.Present Value – Lump SumA single payment received at the end of the last period.Present Value – Ordinary AnnuityA stream of level end-of-period payments.Present Value – Annuity DueA stream of level beginning-of-period payments.The way that I learned to differentiate the 6 different tables was to create a table and to make a small diagram for each type of cash flow, like this:Assignment 2 uses the first option, the Present Value of a Lump Sum, for each scenario. The Present Value of a Lump Sum, often called Present Value of $1 table, shows an array of periods that go down the left side of the table and an array of discount rates from 1% to a higher percentage that goes across the top of the table. The right factor for each unique payment is the one that appears at the intersection of the number of periods and the rate.The best way to test yourself about Present Value and Future Value tables is to learn how to choose the right table for different problems. Consider the following problems and try to decide which of the 6 tables applies to solve the problem. I will provide the answers to each of these 3 problems on Saturday and demonstrate how to use the right table to calculate the Present Value or Future Value.1. Amy has rented an apartment for 1 year. The lease contract calls for 12 equal payments of $1,200 due at the beginning of each month. Assuming a discount rate of 1% per month, what is the Present Value of Amy's lease payments?2. John has just won the Daily 5 New Jersey Lottery. The NJ Lottery Commission has notified John that he can receive his winnings as 20 equal payments of $450,000 at the end of each year, or he can accept a Lump Sum Payment upfront of $4,876,000. Assuming an annual discount rate of 5%, calculate the Present Value of John's annual payments option, and compare it to the Lump Sum Payment option. Which option is better for John?3. Valerie is setting up her first IRA account with her bank. Valerie plans to deposit $8,000 at the end of each year for 30 years. Assuming a discount rate of 7%, what is the Future Value of Valerie's IRA account? What would the Future Value be if Valerie deposited the $8,000 at the beginning of each year at the same 7% discount rate?Prof. Miller248-470-3025References1. "Time Value of Money", Retrieved on September 3, 2020, from https://www.principlesofaccounting.com/time-value-money/.

Business Context / Use of Scenario 10 points Implementation plan clearly, concisely, and accurately incorporated information about the designated business context and scenario information as presented in the course readings. No evidence present indicating use of previous course scenarios. Overview for M&A Effort 20 points Provided an excellent overview of the M&A effort using information from the company profile, weekly descriptions, assignments, and course readings. Included at least 10 slides in this section and answered the 5 important questions: who, what, where, why, and how Cybersecurity Strategy 15 points Provided an excellent summary of the proposed Cybersecurity Strategy using information from the company profile, weekly descriptions, discussion papers,course readings and Project #1. Included at least 10 slides in this section and answered the 5 important questions: who, what, where, why, and how. Implementation Plan 15 points Provided an excellent summary of the proposed Implementation Plan using information from the company profile, weekly descriptions, discussion papers,course readings and Project #2. Included at least 10 slides in this section and answered the 5 important questions: who, what, where, why, and how. Slides included an overview diagram for the Enterprise Architecture. Barriers to Success 10 points Clearly and concisely presented 5 or more barriers to successful implementation of the Cybersecurity Strategy and Implementation Plan. Included at least 5 slides in this section and answered the 5 important questions for each barrier to success: who, what, where, why, and how to overcome (compensatory controls). Summary and Recommendations 10 points Provided a summary section which clearly and concisely presented a recommendation for approval and adoption of the proposed cybersecurity strategy and the proposed implementation plan. Presented at least 5 major business benefits for adoption and implementation.

Consider the most complex project you’ve ever been involved in. Briefly describe the project, giving examples of the following as they pertain to the project:  The work breakdown structure Tasks Subtasks Work package Were you on the critical path? Additionally, explain the role the project manager played in managing the project’s success or failure. Include an example.