demonstrate your understanding and ability to critically analyze and solve a real-world business problem using the frameworks, tools, and techniques
describe a current business issue or problem related to finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or decision-making. Some examples are:
- Analyze the impact of rising inflation on consumer spending and business growth. Have students research current inflation rates, what’s causing the increases, and the potential ramifications across industries.
- Examine the recent volatility in the stock market. What factors are contributing to the unpredictable swings? How might continued fluctuations impact retirement savings and plans?
- Study the effects of supply chain disruptions and shortages on specific industries. Pick an industry, trace the roots of inventory issues, and hypothesize future complications.
- Evaluate the advantages and risks of buying now, paying later services. Explore the business models and economic perspectives of companies like Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, etc.
- Research the statistical likelihood of a recession in the near future. Analyze leading and lagging indicators, economical modeling, and expert projections to target a timeline and severity.
After introducing the problem, you will conduct an in-depth analysis using 2-3 of the major concepts, analytical frameworks, or quantitative techniques we have learned that may be able to provide a solution to the problem. Be sure to use outside literature to support your problem diagnosis and recommended solutions. Beyond the textbook, you should reference at least 8 credible sources from the literature to inform and support your analysis.
To conclude, you will summarize your key findings, assess the implications of your analysis, and provide well-supported recommendations to address the business problem. You should also reflect on how the course concepts and tools connect back to the course competencies and how they could be applied to strengthen your personal, professional, and Christian worldview.
8-10 pages in length not including references/tables/figures. It will be evaluated based on the strength of your analysis, ability to apply course learnings, effectiveness in addressing the business problem, critical thinking demonstrated, and quality of writing.
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