Make an Appointment and Hold a Meeting with a Business

question 4

Essay

Make an appointment and hold a meeting with a business owner located on or near the university/college campus. Hold discussions with the decision maker. Conduct secondary research to identify the environmental context of issues facing the decision maker. Can you identify a decision problem and research problem that could be effectively addressed for the business?

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenue and expenses over a specific period, resulting in a profit or loss.

Par

The face value of a bond or stock, representing the amount the issuer agrees to pay at maturity (for bonds) or the value attributed to a share for accounting purposes.

Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate that is available in the marketplace for loans or investments of a similar risk level and maturity.

Present Value Tables

Tables that provide the factors required to calculate the present value of future cash flows or income.