Appendix B: Writing Assignment RequirementsFormat and Content Instructions:Individually write a 1 page (3/4 to 1 page) single-spaced “company analysis” (plus cover page, references, and appendices) in Microsoft Word (see below for example of a cover page).Use legitimate sources (published articles, company web site, and recognized print and on-line news organizations); there should be at least 3 cites (not including the textbook). Theories from the textbook can be incorporated as an additional source.Research one of the following companies and determine the current state of the organization: Walgreens, CVS, Amazon, Wal-mart, Facebook, Starbucks, Intel, Marriott, Chick-Filet, or Buffalo Wild Wings. Specifically, identify and thoroughly discuss the key issues facing the organization (based on your analysis) and provide specific recommendations for top management to address these issues.Research: After analyzing the company (reviewing the company’s web site and reading articles about the company) and performing the SWOT analysis, identify the top issues facing the company you have chosen (these may be problems and/or opportunities).Recommendations: Provide your recommendations for the organization’s leadership. In other words, what specific actions should management take to efficiently and effectively address the issues you have identified? Again, it is critical that you provide sound reasoning to support your positions.Style Instructions:The assignment will be graded based on content and presentation. The report should be professional and have no apparent grammar, punctuation or spelling errors. Word choice is extremely important. Students are expected to use relevant business terminology in this report. Submit the assignment as a single Microsoft Word document (1 file only). Use the Grading Rubric for Assignments (see appendix C) for further guidance. Report Outline:Cover page (Cover page (see Getting Started Module)Body of report (suggested outline) will likely be 4-6 paragraphs, but kept to 1 single-spaced page:Introduction: briefly explain the purpose of the report (why is this important), definitions and descriptions of topic/issues, and outline of paper (1 short paragraph).Research: based on information from legitimate publications and includes some of your conclusions from your SWOT analysis (2-3 paragraphs); however, the full SWOT analysis should be included in the appendix as supplemental material. Please refer the reader to the appendix (e.g., see appendix) for additional details.Conclusion: summary of key findings and implications for the organization and provide any recommendations or actions managers should take to improve the organization (1-2 paragraphs).References (separate page)Appendices (separate pages)Assignment GradingThe report will be graded based on the following (review the Report Writing Guidelines handout posted on the Getting Started page):Grammar/punctuation/word choice, spelling, sentence and paragraph structure, using active voice, avoiding pronouns (I, me, you), being direct and concise, and overall writing.Presentation (does it look professional): follow APA (margins (1”), page numbers, etc.), include a cover page, and references (should be in APA format)—see web links for a list of web sites for help; the only exceptions are that I want it single-spaced and don’t require a running head for a 1 page report.Correctness of the assignment (did student follow directions).Content (depth and thoroughness) and clarity of writing.Final report (submitted through Canvas Assignment Turnitin link). For specific details of grading criteria see the Grading Rubric for Assignments (appendix C).

Using Excel graph a scatterplot of the data. (4p)Describe the type of correlation and interpret the correlation in the context of the data. Be specific in describing the magnitude, direction, and strength of the relationship. Calculate the sample correlation coefficient for the data. (Pearson correlation coefficient between hours spent studying, x, and test score, y). (Round your final answer to three decimal places). (7p)Show all work and outputs in excel as well as on each question. Can typed on word docs. The excel scatter plot must include all the outputs. All directions and questions are included in attachment below.

Michael Bloomberg vs. New York Teachers’ UnionIn 2010, New York State passed a law that required its school districts to develop more stringent teacher-evaluation systems. Local school districts and their unions were assigned a task for specifying certain criteria of their new systems by January 17, 2013. New York City was going to receive benefits of $250 million in aid and another $200 million in grants if the agreement was reached on a new system, a 4% increase in state aid. However, as the January 17th deadline approached, Bloomberg and New York Teachers’ Union were not even close to reaching an agreement.As a top negotiator, you were asked to design a strategy using a win-win situation for both parties. Identify the four steps of Integrative Negotiation Process, and conduct analysis of how these four steps might help you in designing your negotiation strategy. The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:Write between 750 – 1,250 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.Use font size 12 and 1” margins.Include cover page and reference page.At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style.References must come from sources such as, scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, CNN, online newspapers such as, The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc. Sources such as, Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc. are not acceptable for academic writing. A detailed explanation of how to cite a source using APA can be found here (link). Download an example here