Assignment: Proposal
Note: Refer to scenarios and readings from previous weeks in order to complete this assignment.
Imagine that you just created a new start-up company. You want to compete in the growing industry of drone navigation systems. VectorCal is the only major company in the field. You also want to be a leaner, faster version of a company that you view as being too slow and costly. Note: you may create and /or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
Write a two to three page paper in which you:
• Describe the new start-up company that you have created. Include in your description the nature of your company, its mission and vision, your company's product, an analysis of your staff, and your target clientele.
• Criticize VectorCal's forecasting method. Determine the appropriate forecasting approach for your company. Provide a rationale to support your determination.
• Suggest the semi-variable, allocated, and indirect costs that you should address in the startup phase of your company. Provide a rationale to support your response.
• Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment mustfollow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, doublespaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• 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.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Determine the characteristics of government contracting that affect pricing and what is considered fair and reasonable pricing.
• Outline the process to forecast the likely price of an acquisition, calculate semi-variable costs, and allocate direct and indirect costs.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in cost and price analysis.
• Write clearly and concisely about cost and price analysis using proper writing mechanics.
What is the difference between hearing and listening?
• Professional Experience #2
Your Professional Experience assignment is to choose an unanswered frequently asked question from the "Wk3_FAQ" document. Next, provide the best answer possible (within 20-50 words), cite your source (APA style references page entry for outside source or in-text citation including page number for textbook) and put your name in the "Employee" section. Finally, submit the answer to your chosen question in the Professional Experience #2 link from the Week 3 tab in Blackboard.
1. In order to receive credit for completing this task you must:
1. Choose an unanswered question (with an answer between 20-50 words; any source information does not count towards the word count)
2. Provide a viable, complete answer (you must provide a link or other clear credit to the source)
3. Fill in the "Employee" section with your name
4. Submit your FAQ answer to the Week 3 Professional Experience #2 link in Blackboard
5. This is a pass/fail assignment. All elements must be completed (simulating the workplace where incomplete work is unacceptable) for credit.
You cannot receive partial credit.
2. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
6. Plan, create, and evaluate professional documents.
7. Write clearly, coherently, and persuasively using proper grammar, mechanics, and formatting appropriate to the situation.
8. Deliver professional information to various audiences using appropriate tone, style, and format.
9. Learn communication fundamentals and execute various professional tasks in a collaborative manner.
10. Analyze professional communication examples to assist in revision.