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Traditional methodologies in project management and problem-solving are characterized by a structured, linear approach that emphasizes detailed planning, sequential execution, and adherence to established processes. These methods often rely on comprehensive documentation and a clear hierarchy, where roles and responsibilities are well defined. This way of thinking prioritizes predictability and control, aiming to minimize risks through thorough, upfront analysis and planning. While effective in stable environments, traditional methodologies can struggle to adapt to rapid changes and evolving requirements, often leading to rigidity and slower response times in dynamic contexts. As a result, organizations may find themselves seeking more flexible and adaptive approaches to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced business landscape.

For this assignment, you will compose a paper that encapsulates your insights on Agile, traditional methodologies, Lean, and Design Thinking.

This paper is in two distinct parts. Be sure to include both parts in your paper and separate each part with an appropriate heading.

Part 1

Part 1 must be two to three pages in length and include reflections on the following:

Is the traditional linear project management, Waterfall, obsolete? Why or why not?

Do you believe that Agile is an appropriate replacement for Waterfall? Explain your thoughts.

If linear project management is obsolete as a project management method, why have companies developed Lean and Design Thinking?

Make sure your paper includes an engaging introduction, a substantial conclusion that shows the impact of your thoughts, and covers all aspects of the prompt.

You must support your ideas with at least four (4) academic sources, two (2) of which may be the course texts. Also, make sure your citations and references are in APA format.

Session 2 Agile, Traditional Methodologies, Lean, and Design Thinking Paper

Traditional methodologies in project management and problem-solving are characterized by a structured, linear approach that emphasizes detailed planning, sequential execution, and adherence to established processes. These methods often rely on comprehensive documentation and a clear hierarchy, where roles and responsibilities are well defined. This way of thinking prioritizes predictability and control, aiming to minimize risks through thorough, upfront analysis and planning. While effective in stable environments, traditional methodologies can struggle to adapt to rapid changes and evolving requirements, often leading to rigidity and slower response times in dynamic contexts. As a result, organizations may find themselves seeking more flexible and adaptive approaches to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced business landscape.

For this assignment, you will compose a paper that encapsulates your insights on Agile, traditional methodologies, Lean, and Design Thinking.

This paper is in two distinct parts. Be sure to include both parts in your paper and separate each part with an appropriate heading.

Part 1

Part 1 must be two to three pages in length and include reflections on the following:

Is the traditional linear project management, Waterfall, obsolete? Why or why not?

Do you believe that Agile is an appropriate replacement for Waterfall? Explain your thoughts.

If linear project management is obsolete as a project management method, why have companies developed Lean and Design Thinking?

Make sure your paper includes an engaging introduction, a substantial conclusion that shows the impact of your thoughts, and covers all aspects of the prompt.

You must support your ideas with at least four (4) academic sources, two (2) of which may be the course texts. Also, make sure your citations and references are in APA format.

The purpose of this assignment is to describe influences and changes  that have occurred in early childhood education through its history.  (CO1)

Create a ten (10) slide PowerPoint presentation depicting important  concepts/theories and contributors to early Childhood education. You  must include five (5) contributors and five (5) theories. Provide  highlights/important facts for each of your contributors/theories.

All assignments and forums in the class are designed for you to demonstrate your understanding and your  knowledge of the material content. It is never acceptable or  appropriate to simply provide information that is copied and pasted from  a source – any source. Even if the information were cited properly,  copying and pasting does not demonstrate knowledge.

All assignments are submitted to Turnitin, which is a  plagiarism checking tool. Any assignment receiving a score of 30% or  better raises serious concerns about the originality of your work. An  originality score should generally be no more than 15-18%. Please keep  this in mind as you are submitting work. Originality scores between 30  and 50% may be graded with a significant loss of points. Originality  Scores of greater than 50% may be graded with a 0.

Please know that there will be serious consequences for any  submission made in this class that raises the concern of plagiarism. If  you are in doubt about something, please ask. I am happy to clarify and  answer questions. Thank you for your attention to this very serious  matter.

Citation and Reference Style Resources Please use the most current edition of APA Style.  Resources for APA formatting can be found here. https://apastyle.apa.org/

The American Psychological Association states, “The Publication  Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of  choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and  behavioral sciences. It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of  the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice  that best reduces bias in language. Well-known for its authoritative and  easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also  offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, and tone that  will result in strong, simple, and elegant scientific communication.”

Writing Assignment Week 2

Advanced Practice Nursing: Clinical Decision-Making and Leadership Essay

Overview: This assignment invites you to explore the evolution of clinical decision-making as you transition from bedside nursing to advanced practice roles. In your essay, you will critically analyze and compare the decision-making skills, leadership approaches, and ethical considerations required at the bedside versus those required of advanced practice nurses (APNs), such as nurse practitioners (NPs) and nurse leaders.

Your discussion must integrate the following course outcomes throughout your analysis:

• Outcome 1: Demonstrate understanding of the impact of legal and ethical issues, and healthcare policy on decision-making in a real, complex healthcare environment.
• Outcome 2: Synthesize multidimensional approaches of decision-making learned throughout the course to evaluate patient outcomes.
• Outcome 3: Apply thoughtful leadership approaches to implement successful changes in your practice.
• Outcome 4: Apply multiple decision-making approaches—including transformational leadership principles—in actual situations to demonstrate confidence in decision making.

Assignment Instructions

Writing Requirements:

• Format: Prepare your submission as an essay. The document must include a cover page, clearly structured level headings (in adherence with APA 7th Edition standards), and a reference list.
• Length: The primary text should be a minimum of 4 pages (excluding the cover page and references), maximum 7 pages.
• Style: Write at a graduate level using formal academic language. Your analysis should be thorough, critical, and reflective of the course readings and other current academic literature.
• APA Guidelines: All in-text citations and the reference list must follow APA 7th Edition guidelines.

Essay Topics and Guiding Questions

Your essay should address the following topics and questions:

Transitioning from Bedside Nursing to Advanced Practice:

• As nurses, you have all learned the importance of clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and clinical judgment for ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Question: As you move into your advanced practice role—whether in leadership, management, or as an NP—how do these decision-making processes change? Does your approach need to shift, and if so, why?

Comparing Skill Sets:

• Question: Is there a difference between the decision-making and leadership skills required by bedside nurses compared to those needed by APNs?
• Guidance: Support your discussion with rationale drawn from the course readings and relevant academic literature. Consider using examples from practice scenarios to highlight these differences.

Critical Decision-Making for Future Roles:

• Question: As you transition into your role as an APN, which clinical decision-making skills are most critical—especially for nurses planning to become NPs versus those pursuing nurse leadership?
• Guidance: Present a rationale for your choices, referencing course readings and scholarly research. Reflect on how multidimensional decision-making approaches can influence patient outcomes.

Standardized Decision-Making Tools:

• Question: What standardized decision-making tool has been developed to guide nurses at all levels in making practice decisions?
• Guidance: Explain why this tool was created, its intended purpose, and how it standardizes decision-making across varying clinical settings.
• Question: How would you apply this tool in your current or future role as an APN? Provide specific examples of its application in real clinical scenarios.

Additional Tools and the Consensus Model for APRNs:

• Question: Are there other standardized clinical decision-making tools available for APNs and NPs? Evaluate whether these tools are employed consistently across care settings and offer a rationale for their use (or limitations).
• Question: Describe the role of the Consensus Model for APRNs and discuss how it informs decision-making processes in advanced practice settings.

Submission Requirements

• Content: Ensure all discussion questions are addressed comprehensively and supported with both course readings and additional academic sources.
• Structure:
• Introduction: Provide an overview of your essay’s scope, the significance of the transition to an advanced practice role, and a brief outline of what will be discussed.
• Body: Develop each question in dedicated sections with clear APA-style headings.
• Conclusion: Summarize and synthesize the main points of your discussion, highlighting the importance of legal, ethical, and policy considerations in advanced clinical decision-making and leadership.
• References: Include a minimum of four scholarly sources published within the past five years. Follow APA guidelines for all citations and references.
• Formatting: Maintain APA style consistency throughout—this includes using a 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and double-spaced text.

Submission Deadline: Refer to your course syllabus or assignment schedule for the specific due date.

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Excellent

The paper demonstrates that the author understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.

Excellent

The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently well thought out, thorough offers insight into the topic, and includes cited evidence to support the topic.

Excellent

In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper. Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next with APA-approved subheadings. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the submission.

Excellent

Fewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using APA-approved headings throughout the paper.

Assignment Directions:

Focusing on the Shift/Maintain pillar of the Avoid-Shift-Improve (A-S-I) Framework, describe and depict approaches to improve transportation efficiency. This is a logical view. Use data and depictions as appropriate. Submit a paper in Microsoft Word format with your recommendations for the transportation system. Include a title page, 3-5 pages for the body of your paper, and References. Cite references in APA 7 format.

Submission Instructions: Please attach the assignment in Word Format. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Provide a minimum of 3 in text citations with a Reference List in APA 7 format.

What is the Avoid-Shift-Improve Framework?

The Avoid-Shift-Improve (A-S-I) framework is a structured approach to reducing the environmental impact of transportation and logistics. It focuses on avoiding unnecessary transport, shifting to more sustainable modes, and improving the efficiency of existing systems. The A-S-I framework supports the transition towards solutions such as cleaner energy, sustainable cities, climate action and low-carbon mobility.

The A-S-I framework emphasizes reducing the need for travel as a primary step, which can be achieved through urban planning and policies that minimize travel distances (X-city) and promote telecommuting. For example, shifting travel from private cars to more sustainable modes such as public transit, cycling, and walking. This shift is crucial for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and improving urban mobility.

Improving the efficiency of transport modes involves adopting cleaner technologies, such as electrification of vehicles, and enhancing the operational efficiency of transport systems. Low-emission vehicles (LEVs) and better public transport systems like Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) are examples.

Effective implementation requires coordinated efforts across various sectors and alignment with broader Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes involvement of multiple stakeholders, such as policymakers, urban planners, service providers, and citizens to ensure comprehensive and integrated approaches to sustainable transport.

The A-S-I framework can also be linked to broader sustainable development goals, addressing not only environmental impacts but also social and economic dimensions. Actions under this framework can contribute to multiple goals.

Podcast:

#03.03 | Adina Valean – The road to decarbonization. (2021, July 12). Transportation Matters CEO-Podcast.

Goals:

The 17 Goals. (n.d.). United Nations.

See the attachment for the paper template for this assignment.

Submission Instructions:

[Enter the expectations for the students’ submissions. Samples are below]

A 3–5-page Word Document Must include a title page, abstract, and references. These are not counted in the page count/slide count. Use Student Paper Template APA 7th 002 Academic Integrity [content page]

Assignment Rubric

This assignment aligns with the following:

Course Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 [content page] Learning Objectives 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 6.1, 7.1 & 7.2 [content page] Resources & Supports

[Enter a list of items or resources that you think would be beneficial to students as they complete this project. If you’re linking to a third-party tool like Canva or Prezi, you should ideally include links to their Privacy and Accessibility statements. Please reach out to your ID if you need assistance. Two starting items are below]

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Week 8Case Assignment:

In a minimum of 850-words paper, respond to Case attached to this assignment page.

Ensure that your paper is organized and formatted to APA 6th edition.

Minimum: 1 reference

Case 11-1

Polluter Corp.

Polluter Corp. (the “Company”), an SEC registrant, operates three manufacturing

facilities in the United States. The Company manufactures various household cleaning

products at each facility, which are sold to retail customers. The U.S. government granted

the Company emission allowances (EAs) of varying vintage years (i.e., the years in

which the allowance may be used) to be used between 2015 and 2035. Upon receipt of

the EAs, the Company recorded the EAs as intangible assets with a cost basis of zero, in

accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) accounting

guidance for EAs. The Company has a fiscal year end of December 31.

As background, in an effort to control or reduce the emission of pollutants and

greenhouse gases, governing bodies typically issue rights or EAs to entities to emit a

specified level of pollutants. Each individual EA has a vintage year designation. EAs

with the same vintage year designation are fungible and can be used by any party to

satisfy pollution control obligations. Entities can choose to buy EAs from, and sell EAs

to, other entities. Such transactions are typically initiated through a broker. At the end of

a compliance period, participating entities are required to either (1) deliver to the

governing bodies EAs sufficient to offset the entity’s actual emissions or (2) pay a fine.

The Company currently emits a significant amount of greenhouse gases because of its

antiquated manufacturing facilities. The Company plans to upgrade its facilities in 20X4,

which will decrease greenhouse gas emissions to a very low level. On the basis of the

timing of the upgrade, the Company currently anticipates a need for additional EAs in

fiscal years 20X0–20X4. However, upon completion of the upgrade, the Company

believes it will have excess EAs in fiscal years subsequent to 20X4 because of reduced

emissions as a result of the upgrade.

The Company currently has forecasted the updates to its facilities will cost approximately

$15 million. As the Company operates in a capital intensive industry, analysts and

investors focus on a number of important ratios and measures, including working capital,

capital expenditures, cash flows from operations, and free cash flow. As a result, the

board of directors and management provide forward-looking guidance on these ratios and

measures and expend great effort managing these results in light of the Company’s

operational needs.

The Company entered into the following two separate transactions in fiscal year 20X0,

which will impact the Company’s results as presented in the statement of cash flows,

which the Company prepares under the indirect method.

1. To meet its need for additional EAs in fiscal years 20X0–20X4, on April 2, 20X0,

the Company spent $3 million to purchase EAs with a vintage year of 20X2 from

Clean Air Corp.

2. In an effort to offset the costs of the April 2, 20X0, purchase of 20X2 EAs, the

Company sold EAs with a vintage year of 20X6 to Dirty Chemical Corp. for $2

million.

Required:

1. What is the appropriate classification in the statement of cash flows in the

Company’s December 31, 20X0, financial statements for its purchase of 20X2

EAs from Clean Air Corp.?

2. What is the appropriate classification in the statement of cash flows in the

Company’s December 31, 20X0, financial statements for its sale of 20X6 EAs to

Dirty Chemical Corp.?

3. If the Company reported its results pursuant to IFRSs rather than U.S. GAAP,

how would the Company record the purchase and sale of its EAs differently?

InstructionsAssignment Directions:

Focusing on the Shift/Maintain pillar of the Avoid-Shift-Improve (A-S-I) Framework, describe and depict approaches to improve transportation efficiency. This is a logical view. Use data and depictions as appropriate. Submit a paper in Microsoft Word format with your recommendations for the transportation system. Include a title page, 3-5 pages for the body of your paper, and References. Cite references in APA 7 format.

Submission Instructions: Please attach the assignment in Word Format. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Provide a minimum of 3 in text citations with a Reference List in APA 7 format.

What is the Avoid-Shift-Improve Framework?

The Avoid-Shift-Improve (A-S-I) framework is a structured approach to reducing the environmental impact of transportation and logistics. It focuses on avoiding unnecessary transport, shifting to more sustainable modes, and improving the efficiency of existing systems. The A-S-I framework supports the transition towards solutions such as cleaner energy, sustainable cities, climate action and low-carbon mobility.

The A-S-I framework emphasizes reducing the need for travel as a primary step, which can be achieved through urban planning and policies that minimize travel distances (X-city) and promote telecommuting. For example, shifting travel from private cars to more sustainable modes such as public transit, cycling, and walking. This shift is crucial for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and improving urban mobility.

Improving the efficiency of transport modes involves adopting cleaner technologies, such as electrification of vehicles, and enhancing the operational efficiency of transport systems. Low-emission vehicles (LEVs) and better public transport systems like Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) are examples.

Effective implementation requires coordinated efforts across various sectors and alignment with broader Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes involvement of multiple stakeholders, such as policymakers, urban planners, service providers, and citizens to ensure comprehensive and integrated approaches to sustainable transport.

The A-S-I framework can also be linked to broader sustainable development goals, addressing not only environmental impacts but also social and economic dimensions. Actions under this framework can contribute to multiple goals.

Podcast:

#03.03 | Adina Valean – The road to decarbonization. (2021, July 12). Transportation Matters CEO-Podcast.

Goals:

The 17 Goals. (n.d.). United Nations.

See the attachment for the paper template for this assignment.

Submission Instructions:

[Enter the expectations for the students’ submissions. Samples are below]

A 3–5-page Word Document Must include a title page, abstract, and references. These are not counted in the page count/slide count. Use Student Paper Template APA 7th 002 Academic Integrity [content page]

Assignment Rubric

This assignment aligns with the following:

Course Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 [content page] Learning Objectives 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 6.1, 7.1 & 7.2 [content page] Resources & Supports

[Enter a list of items or resources that you think would be beneficial to students as they complete this project. If you’re linking to a third-party tool like Canva or Prezi, you should ideally include links to their Privacy and Accessibility statements. Please reach out to your ID if you need assistance. Two starting items are below]

Office 365: You have free access as an APUS student. Sign in with your MyCampus Email credentials. Submitting and Confirming a Submission: Watch this 3-minute video if you need guidance on submitting your assignment

instructions

Experience is an excellent teacher in the subject of leadership. People learn what to do from trying something themselves and/or watching others. We may tend to base our understanding of leadership on the best experiences, those times when we lead well or watch as others lead well. This reflective assignment provides a way for you to present your “personal best” leadership experience.

1. Describe the context of your best leadership situation/experience. Where/when did it take place?2. List 2-3 important actions or behaviors you took as a leader in this situation. In other words, what things did you do as a leader that made a difference in this situation?3. What words would you use to describe this experience? Describe your takeaways from the experience.[No citations/references required unless you use a paraphrase or quote from another source]

Instructions: Write a one page document (MS Word) that offers answers to these questions. The document does not need to be in APA but should have your name on it (at the top).

Write a 20-page rhetorical criticism paper based off of my rhetorical analysis worksheet.

A finished rhetorical criticism following the course prompt has ten sections. The lengths below are guidelines, not quotas. The findings section is always the largest. The two literature reviews together are usually the second-largest block. Page counts assume double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman with one-inch margins.

The Sections, in Order

1. Title page (1 page). Title, your name, course, date.
2. Abstract (1 page). A one-page summary covering why the study matters, what is known about the subject, the critical method, and a summary of findings. No evidence or reasoning. Written last.
3. Introduction (2–3 pages). Attention-getting opening, argument that the artifact is significant (with documentation and citations), and a clear preview of what the paper will do.
4. Research question (1 page). A focused statement of the research question, with a brief justification of why it is the right question to ask of this artifact through this method. Often integrated into the end of the introduction.
5. Literature review on the artifact (3–4 pages). Summaries of academic and popular sources on the artifact or the larger phenomenon it represents. Each summary covers who did the study, what kind of study, how it was conducted, what it found, and implications for your study. Group multiple studies that share an idea.
6. Description of the artifact and its context (3–4 pages). A vivid, accurate description of the artifact (with quotations and detail, not a reprint) and the historical and social circumstances that produced it. Can be one section or two.
7. Literature review on the critical method (3–4 pages). Background of the method and summaries of other studies that have used it. Demonstrates that you understand the method and lays the groundwork for your application of it.
8. Findings of your analysis (8–10 pages). The largest section. The systematic application of the method to the artifact, organized around the patterns or features the method asks you to track. Each subsection makes a claim about the artifact and supports it with evidence drawn from the artifact, with relevant literature woven in to extend your ideas.
9. Contribution to theory (2–3 pages). The answer to your research question, stated generally and abstractly. Identifies a new concept, a new relationship between concepts, or both. Transcends the artifact to speak to rhetorical processes more broadly.
10. References (1–2 pages). APA-formatted reference list starting on its own page

Part of a manager’s role is to evaluate capital investment projects to choose the best return on investment. In this assignment, you will use capital budgeting techniques to make an investment decision and present your findings in a PowerPoint presentation.

Scenario

For this assignment, you will take on the role of a manager for Shoals Corporation. Shoals is a company that uses backhoes to complete its work. You will analyze the information provided here and then create a presentation to communicate your recommendation to company leaders.

The Shoals Corporation puts significant emphasis on cash flow when planning capital investments. The company chose its discount rate of 8 percent based on the rate of return it must pay its owners and creditors. Using that rate, Shoals Corporation then uses different methods to determine the most appropriate capital outlays.

This year, Shoals Corporation is considering the following capital investment: buying five new backhoes to replace the backhoes it now owns. The new backhoes are faster, cost less to run, provide for more accurate trench digging, have comfort features for the operators, and have 1-year maintenance agreements to go with them. The old backhoes are working just fine, but they do require considerable maintenance. The backhoe operators are very familiar with the old backhoes and would need to learn some new skills to use the new backhoes.

Use the following information in deciding whether to purchase the new backhoes:

Backhoes

Old Backhoes

New Backhoes

Purchase cost when new

$90,000

$200,000

Salvage value now

$42,000

Investment in major overhaul needed in next year

$55,000

Salvage value in 8 years

$15,000

$90,000

Remaining life

8 years

8 years

Net cash flow generated each year

$30,425

$43,900

Instructions

Complete a PowerPoint presentation in which you calculate different measures of return on investment, analyze how the results influence a proposed investment decision, and make a recommendation based on your findings. You may download the Week 5 Assignment Template Download Week 5 Assignment Template or create your own PowerPoint presentation.

(Hint: For the old machine, the initial investment is the cost of the overhaul. For the new machine, subtract the salvage value of the old machine to determine the initial cost of the investment.)

Slide 1. Use Excel to calculate the net present value of the old backhoes and the new backhoes. Save your Excel file and then insert the Excel file into the PowerPoint presentation. (Use the video linked in the Resources or follow these commands in Excel: Insert>Object>Create from File>Browse: Select your saved Excel file.)

Slide 2. Evaluate the results of the net present value calculations and how they influence the decision about purchasing new backhoes or keeping the old backhoes. Double-check that your calculations on Slide 1 are correct.

Slide 3. Use Excel to calculate the payback period for keeping the old backhoes and purchasing the new backhoes. (Hint: For the old machines, evaluate the payback of an overhaul.) Save your Excel file and then insert the Excel file into the PowerPoint presentation. (Use the video linked in the Resources or follow these commands in Excel: Insert>Object>Create from File>Browse: Select your saved Excel file.)

Slide 4. Evaluate the results of the payback period calculations and how they influence the decision about whether the company should purchase new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes. Double-check that your calculations on Slide 3 are correct.

Slide 5. Using Excel, calculate the profitability index for keeping the old backhoes and purchasing new backhoes. Save your Excel file and then insert the Excel file into the PowerPoint presentation. (Use the video linked in the Resources or follow these commands in Excel: Insert>Object>Create from File>Browse: Select your saved Excel file.)

Slide 6. Evaluate the results of your profitability index calculations and how they influence your decision about whether the company should purchase new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes. Double-check that your calculations on Slide 5 are correct.

Slide 7. Explain at least 3 intangible benefits that influence the decision to purchase new backhoes.

Slide 8. Recommend whether the company should purchase new backhoes or keep the old backhoes. Your recommendation should be consistent with your calculations and analysis in Slides 1-6 and intangibles in Slide 7.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Refer to the guidelines for PowerPoint/Slideshow SWS. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Evaluate capital investment projects to choose the best return on investment.