As an IT manager, it is imperative to know how well the company you work for is performing. This is especially important in order to ensure that the IT operations deliver on supporting the organizational vision and business strategy.
An analysis of the profitability of the company, including a description of trends, areas of success, and challenges.
A description of the technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year.
Using the appropriate financial statements, determine if the company is capable of completing the planned technology projects. You are required to support your decision using the applicable numbers and financial statement names.
Compare the two companies’ financial ability to execute their plans. Discuss which company is in a better position to execute its plans and justify your rationale.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Key Technical Decisions – Rubric
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Analysis of Profitability
17 points
Criteria Description
Analysis of profitability of the company, including a description of trends, areas of success, and challenges.
5. Target
17 points
Analysis of the profitability of the company, including a description of the trends, areas of success, and challenges, is thorough and includes substantial detail.
4. Acceptable
14.79 points
Analysis of the profitability of the company, including a description of the trends, areas of success, and challenges is, complete and correct.
3. Approaching
13.43 points
Analysis of the profitability of the company, including a description of the trends, areas of success, and challenges, is incomplete or incorrect.
2. Insufficient
12.58 points
Analysis of the profitability of the company, including a description of the trends, areas of success, and challenges, is included but lacks relevant supporting detail.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Analysis of the profitability of the company, including a description of the trends, areas of success, and challenges, is not included.
Technology Projects
12.75 points
Criteria Description
Description of technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year.
5. Target
12.75 points
Description of the technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year is thorough and includes substantial detail.
4. Acceptable
11.09 points
Description of the technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year is included but lacks relevant supporting detail.
3. Approaching
10.07 points
Description of the technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year is incomplete or incorrect.
2. Insufficient
9.44 points
Description of the technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year is complete and correct.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Description of the technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year is not included.
Planned Technology Projects
17 points
Criteria Description
Determine if the company is capable of completing the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support rationale.
5. Target
17 points
Determination if the company can complete the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support the rationale, is complete and correct.
4. Acceptable
14.79 points
Determination if the company can complete the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support the rationale, is thorough and includes substantial detail.
3. Approaching
13.43 points
Determination if the company can complete the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support the rationale, is included but lacks relevant supporting detail.
2. Insufficient
12.58 points
Determination if the company can complete the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support the rationale, is incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Determination if the company can complete the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support the rationale, is not included.
Financial Ability to Execute Plans
12.75 points
Criteria Description
Compare financial statements of two companies and determine which company is in a better position to execute its plans.
5. Target
12.75 points
Comparison of the financial abilities of the selected companies to execute their plans, including a discussion of which company is in a better position to execute its plans, is thorough and includes substantial detail.
4. Acceptable
11.09 points
Comparison of the financial abilities of the selected companies to execute their plans, including a discussion of which company is in a better position to execute its plans, is complete and correct.
3. Approaching
10.07 points
Comparison of the financial abilities of the selected companies to execute their plans, including a discussion of which company is in a better position to execute its plans, is included but lacks relevant supporting detail.
2. Insufficient
9.44 points
Comparison of the financial abilities of the selected companies to execute their plans, including a discussion of which company is in a better position to execute its plans, is not included.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Comparison of the financial abilities of the selected companies to execute their plans, including a discussion of which company is in a better position to execute its plans, is incomplete or incorrect
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
5.95 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
5.95 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
5.18 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
3. Approaching
4.7 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.
2. Insufficient
4.4 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
Development, Structure, and Conclusion
6.8 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
5. Target
6.8 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
5.92 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching
5.37 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient
5.03 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
Evidence
4.25 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target
4.25 points
Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.
4. Acceptable
3.7 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.
3. Approaching
3.36 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
2. Insufficient
3.15 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.
Mechanics of Writing
4.25 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
4.25 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
4. Acceptable
3.7 points
No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
3. Approaching
3.36 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
2. Insufficient
3.15 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
Format/Documentation
4.25 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
4.25 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.
4. Acceptable
3.7 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
3.36 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient
3.15 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
GCU Colangelo College of Business
Form 10-K Tutorial
Locate a Form 10-K Directly
Locate a company’s Form 10-K directly from its website.
Visit: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/home
Look for the “Investors” menu option at the top of the page and click the word Investors
On the next page look for the menu option “Filings and Reports” – hover over this menu item and you should see “annual filings” select annual filings.
There will be a list of annual filings for a number of years. Select the most recent report to use for assignments.
Locate a Form 10-K using SEC.gov
Use the following link: https://www.sec.gov to locate the menu option “Filings”.
Hover over filings and select the “Company filing search”.
Type in Ticker number (see list provided in the syllabus)
A list of companies will show up in a list. Select Coca-Cola.
View the options on the right side of the screen and select the dropdown menu for “10-K (annual report).
Select the most recent date and click on the live link.
The form 10-K should open in a new tab.
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