Assignment 1: Discussion—Transformational Leadership

Change is considered by many as the new normal. Effective change management must be part of an organization’s DNA. An emerging leadership style called the transformational style has been shown to be effective in this environment, especially in leading change. This form of leadership goes beyond traditional forms of leadership which relied mainly on centralized control. It emphasizes more open communication, collaboration, and participation by employees.

Using the assigned readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research the transformational style of leadership.

Then, respond to the following:

• What are the key attributes of the transformational style of leadership? Explain why you think these attributes are required of a transformational leader.
• From either personal experience, or through observation, provide examples of transformation leadership.  
• Which of the other leaders who you have seen come close to being effective transformational leaders? How could they have changed to be transformational leaders? Justify your answer with appropriate examples.

Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

 

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Understanding how to properly value a vanilla bond (a plain bond) is essential for finance. Using the following Web site, find 3 different funding structures. Describe for each structure: security type, term, and yield. Furthermore, take a look at each of their offering documents, and provide a short description of the information found in the documentation.

Each bullet is its own paragraph and response

• Why do the different types of bonds get different rates? Explain your answer.
• What makes each of the different structures different? Explain your answer.
• What does the rate given say about the credit rating for each issuer? Explain your answer.
• How does credit rating affect the rate given to the issuer? Explain your answer.
• Which structure has the best credit rating based on the yield given to each structure? Explain your answer.
• What is the credit rating supposed to tell you? Explain your answer.
• Which bond is receiving the best price? Explain your answer.
• Why does having a good credit rating matter to the issuer? Explain your answer.

 

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Ethical Starting Point Paper

 Ethical Perspectives and Decision Discussion (8 paragraphs, or

800 words total. Please see details below.)

Details: Carefully study Chapter 1, Ethical Perspectives, in Johnson. Then, reflect on one of

your past ethical decisions/situations. Analyze the situation from the point of view of EACH

AND ALL of the 5 ethical approaches discussed in Chapter 1. (This should take 6 paragraphs:

one for the description of the situation, no longer than 100 words, and 5 for analyses using

each approach). Which approach did YOU take in choosing the course of action? (add one

more paragraph to the 6 you already have). Evaluate the quality of your decision/choice

(add one more paragraph to the 7 you should now have). Your answers should be about 2-3

double-spaced pages

total.

Hints: Pease do not submit your first draft (also known as “brainstorm”). Carefully edit and

proofread your submission for tone, organization, spelling, punctuation, and grammar

before posting it for academic and business audiences to read. Please refrain from writing in

the second person and from using the following expressions: “nowadays”, “in the book it

says,” “in conclusion,” “I truly believe,” “According to the author, he/she states” – to name

just a few. These are not acceptable for college writing in any genre.

 

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PwC Case Studies in Taxation, © 2013, PwC, LLP BEARDEN’S SPECIALTY PRODUCE, INC. Your client, Frank Bearden, owns an Arkansas business that brokers high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables to restaurants and specialty grocery stores. Frank’s business does not carry any inventories. Frank’s attorney has urged Frank to incorporate the business, primarily because of the limited shareholder liability associated with corporate status, and to facilitate a business succession plan in the future. Frank has operated the business as a cash basis sole proprietorship since 1985, and anticipates incorporating the business on July 1 of the current year. Projected balance sheet and income statements for the business as of June 30 are attached. PART I Frank plans to transfer all existing business assets and liabilities to a newly incorporated entity, Bearden’s Specialty Produce, Inc. (Produce), in exchange for 1,000 shares of voting common stock. He will serve as President of the corporation, and he will be a member of the Board of Directors. Frank wants to adopt an August 31 fiscal year end for Produce because August tends to be the slowest month of the year for the business, and accounts receivable typically are at their lowest level. Frank also intends for Produce to continue to use the cash method of accounting. Frank’s close friend, Maria Garcia, has for some time been interested in buying into Frank’s business. Maria will not have access to the necessary cash until October, so Frank has agreed to proceed with the incorporation, and then sell 400 of his new Produce shares for $75,000 to Maria sometime before the end of the current year. REQUIRED: In discussing the proposed incorporation with you, Frank specifically asks about the amount of any gain he must recognize, both upon the incorporation itself, and upon the subsequent stock sale. Naturally, he is eager to minimize any recognized gain to the extent possible. Frank also wants to structure the transaction to achieve the best tax outcome for Garcia, as Frank is eager to have her as a business associate. In addition to addressing these specific concerns, identify any potential tax problems or planning ideas suggested by the facts. Be specific in describing the issues involved, give full citations to controlling law, and provide suggestions and/or alternatives to minimize risks and maximize opportunities.

 

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