choose one company from the list of four (NFLX; SBUX; WYN; RLH) and complete the questions below: (note: if you did a case on it, you cannot select it)Alibaba (BABA)Dunkin (DNKN)Wyndam Worldwide Corp (WYN)Red Lyon Corp (RLH)Question One Critique the mission and vision statements of this company using the tools and techniques presented in this class. Conversely, if they do not have either of these, suggest a sample mission and sample vision statement for this company and then critique each. Question Two 40 pointCreate a brief problem statement for this company. Next, conduct a brief SWOT analysis (3 in each of the 4 sections of SWOT). Based on your analysis suggest three strategies they could pursue to more firmly establish their competitive position. Question Three If you were a strategic consultant presenting the above analysis to the company, what advice would you offer? (~3 paragraphs)

Prepare a financial plan (Word document or Powerpoint) for the organization that you select for your business plan.(Walmart) Describe the organization, including the type of business. (Walmart) Create the business case. Determine why funding is needed for the company. Determine the sources of funding. Consider self-funding, borrowing, loans, equity, venture capital, etc. Evaluate the requirements of each of the funding sources that you plan to use. Analyze the risks that are associated with each funding source. Decide which sources are the best fit for your company based on the requirements of each. Justify your decision. Estimate the cost of capital for both short-term and long-term funding sources. Research current estimated APRs for your selected sources of funding. Create a table or chart to display this information. Estimate direct costs, including capital, marketing, labor, equipment, and inventory/supply costs. Prepare a budget that includes starting balances, monthly costs, loan/investment payments, cash flow projections, and required revenue. Create a profit-and-loss statement for a 3-year period. Provide a revenue forecast, stating realistic assumptions, such as growth per year, in your projections.

Students, please view the "Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment" in the Student Center.Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.Assignment 1: Essay – Exploring Ancient MysteriesDue Week 4 and worth 100 pointsChoose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (of at least 250-500 words) which adequately address the topic you have chosen.Topic ChoicesThere have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at Giza were constructed. Most experts agree that they were constructed as burial monuments for pharaohs, but “how” these ancient people constructed monuments of such great size without modern machinery is a mystery which is still being debated. No one can say for certain what happened to the great urban Mayan civilization, but theories abound and include varied possible alternatives to explain the relatively abrupt and mysterious disappearance of the Mayan civilization.Tutankhamen died young, at approximately eighteen (18) years of age. However, his cause of death has been the subject of quite varied scholarly theories and conclusions. Did he die of an injury, of illness, of murder, or something else?.Minoan Crete was a major civilization in its time, but several theories have been advanced to explain its demise, including speculations associating it with mythical Atlantis. What were the causes of Minoan Civilization's decline?Great Zimbabwe is an enormous complex of structures in East Africa. Since the builders and occupants left no written records, several theories have developed as to the identity of its builders and the functions of the structures. Which theory makes the most sense?The monumental size and complexity of the Tomb of Shihuangdi is astounding, yet its location and construction details were to be kept secret. What was the emperor’s purpose for such an elaborate, secret burial place?Other topic choice recommended and approved by the professor and supported by the grading rubric.Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph paper in which you:Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.After summarizing at least two (2) scholarly theories, identify one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery. This will involve some critical reasoning skills on your part.Use at least two (2) sources plus the class textbook. (Three [3] sources total as the minimum) Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA style format. Both in-text citations and a References list are required. Citations and references must follow APA style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for guidance).Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. For our purposes, you may omit any abstract page.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions.Identify major historical developments in world cultures during the eras of antiquity to the RenaissanceUse technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.Click here to view the grading rubric.