PART 1
- Credit environment outlook
Here are some suggested databases to get you started. These databases may not have all the information you need to make a full evaluation. You may need to conduct your own research to find useful databases that house the data you need to conduct your analysis.
- International Labour Organization’s ILOSTATLinks to an external site.
- The World Bank’s Doing Business DataLinks to an external site.
- The World Bank’s DataBankLinks to an external site.
Step 2: Analyzing the Data
Now that you have gathered your data, you will need to determine the best way to compile the data for analysis. Using the tools and skills you have learned in this course, create graphs and tables that will assist you in making sense of the data. You will use these tables to assess the data and support your analysis.
In your paper,
- Summarize the background of the country or region, including what makes it unique and why it is a viable option for Walmart expansion.
- Assess the data sets and include any charts or graphs used in your evaluation.
- Measure outlook sales, interest, and other trends to make a determination on the regional outlook. Is the outlook improving, remaining stable, or deteriorating? For example, how will this expansion affect sales trends, interest cost trends, etc.?
- Calculate whether Walmart will have favorable or unfavorable currency translation adjustments. For example, how strong is the country’s currency against the U.S. dollar?
- Create revenue projections and sales projections based on the data. Consider the currently translation adjustments in your projection.
- Propose a recommended course of action based on your interpretation of the data.
The Walmart Expansion Analysis Final Project, Part 1: Walmart Case Study Paper
- Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title page, reference pages, or tables and graphs) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
- Must include a separate title page with the following:
- Title of paper in bold font
- Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
- Student’s name
- Name of institution (University of Arizona Global Campus)
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Due date
- Title of paper in bold font
- Must use at least five applicable industry and company sources in addition to the course text.
- Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
- Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
For this assignment, you are required to upload your work to your ePortfolio in addition to Waypoint. Learn more about Folio, the ePortfolio tool, by viewing the Folio Quick Start GuideLinks to an external site..
Submit your file to Waypoint using the button below. Then paste the link to your Folio page as a comment in Waypoint so your instructor can access your ePortfolio.
Proceed to the Week 6 – Final Project Part 2 to submit your video presentation.
Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate Part 1 and Part 2 of your assignment.
PART 2
Walmart Expansion Analysis – Part 2
[WLOs: 3, 4] [CLOs: 2, 3, 5, 6]
In the Week 6 – Final Project Part 1 you submitted your Walmart Case Study paper. You will now proceed with the submission of the video presentation to complete Part 2 of your Final Project.
Walmart Expansion Analysis Final Project, Part 2: Video Presentation (5 points)
Part 2 of this Final Project is a video submission. Imagine that you are a data analyst presenting your data findings to a group of Walmart executives who are interested in the project. Your presentation will include information from your paper but should be given in a presentation format.
Please use Screencast-O-Matic or a similar tool for your video presentation. Review the Screencast-O-Matic Quick-Start GuideLinks to an external site. for details on how to use this tool. All submissions require an upload of the video to the classroom. Submission of a link to a video does not fulfill the submission requirements. View the Canvas Video Submission InstructionsLinks to an external site. video, following the “How to Upload a Pre-Recorded Video into the Classroom” for guidance on uploading your video.
In your recording,
- Introduce yourself to the executive team and explain your role as a data analyst.
- Create a visual presentation to support your findings and recommendation.
- Summarize your findings of the data set.
- Recommend a course of action to the executive team based on your interpretation of the data.
The video presentation
- Must be 3 to 5 minutes in length.
- Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
- Must demonstrate professionalism. Review the Filming a Video That Demonstrates ProfessionalismLinks to an external site. resource for tips on creating a professional video.
Use the Submit Assignment button available on the top left side of this assignment page when you are ready to record or upload your video presentation.
Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate Part 1 and Part 2 of your assignment.