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Team 1

1. As human resources manager at Innovative Solutions, you are preparing a

proposal to be submitted to company management that would institute a tuitionreimbursement program for employees who complete work-related college

courses.

Write a proposal that includes the following information: (1) an explanation of how

the tuition reimbursement program described in your proposal would increase overall

morale and productivity of employees, (2) a complete explanation of how the

reimbursement program would work, and (3) a budget for anticipated costs.

In evaluating this proposal, the following factors may be considered: (a) the

reasonableness of recommendations, (b) the convincing quality of the arguments

presented, and (c) the overall appeal of the proposal.

Team 2

2. Drawing a Segmented Chart: The director of the Nashville Sports Connection wishes

to compare the usage rate of various activities offered to its members over the past

four quarters. Using the data provided in the following table, prepare a segmentedchart that will make comparison of these usage rates easier to understand.

Activity 1st Q 2nd Q 3rd Q 4th Q

Aerobics classes 2,451 2,315 2,248 2,258

Aerobics machines

(treadmills, steppers) 6,245 6,458 6,835 6,994

Strength machines 4,212 4,259 4,205 4,213

Free weights 945 845 758 789

Swimming pool 894 974 1,048 1,245

Write a descriptive or talking title that interprets the data depicted in the chart; then write

a sentence to introduce the graphic and emphasize its most important idea(s).

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Team 3

3. Drawing a Pie Chart: Prepare a pie chart showing the percentage ofrevenue The Dairy Depot generated from sales in the followingcategories during the first quarter of the current year: ice cream (47%),

beverages (24%), sandwiches (18%), novelty items (8%), and other (3%).Write a descriptive or talking title that interprets the data depicted in the

chart; then write a sentence to introduce the graphic and emphasize its

most important idea(s).

Team 4

4. : Research the cultural differences between business executives in the

United States and China; write a memorandum report communicatingthis information to U.S. managers working in China. Write another

memo to Jeanne Pitman, director of international assignments,

persuading her to develop other ways to promote international

understanding in the company. You may vary this case by selecting acountry of your choice.

Team 5

5. Communicating Concern for Employees: Review research related to

cell phone safety and identify ways to solve businesses problems

resulting from accidents among workers. Write a short informationalreport. To make the case more meaningful, address the issue in an

employee group or environment with which you are familiar.

Evaluate the thoroughness of information presented and the

appropriate appeal to the targeted audience

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Team 6

6. Assessing the Feasibility of Constructing a Recreational Complex:

Read the following scenario then complete the exercise belowOakdale University has established a committee to study the feasibility of constructing arecreational center for students, faculty, and staff. To help determine the interest of faculty and

staff, the committee has administered a questionnaire. The findings will be combined with otheraspects of the feasibility study in a presentation to the president. The committee believes the 668-

person sample is representative of the faculty and staff. The results of the survey follow:

1. On average, how often do you exercise each week?

136 01 day

274 2

3 days

197 45 days

61 67 days

2. During a week, in which of the following activities do you participate? Check all that

apply.

171 Aerobic exercise

157 Jogging

147 Weightlifting

299 Walking

67 Tennis

42 Other

3. If you had access, in which of the following activities would you participate? Check all

that apply.

196 Racquetball

361 Swimming

72 Basketball

126 Running or walking on an indoor track

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165 Weight machines

4. If a recreation center were constructed for employees, what is the maximum amount

you would be willing to pay per month to provide use of the center to your immediate family

members?

125 $0$10

69 $11$20

156 $21$30

261 $31$40

57 $41$50

Exercise:

As a member of the committee, prepare a short report for the president, Michelle Karratassos.

You asked respondents to estimate the amounts they would be willing to pay a month for their

families to use the center as $0 to $10, $11 to $20, and so on. If you were to do mathematical

computations, you would probably use midpoints such as $5, $15.50, $25.50, and so on as

values for each class. In this case, however, write in generalities simply using percentages.

Emphasize the importance of using graphic representation in the report. You might require

that at least two different types of visuals be included.

Team 7

7. Applying for a Franchise to Open a Coffee Shop: Read the following

scenario and complete the activity below.

Interested in opening a gourmet coffee shop, Leigh Holland wrote Oasis,

Inc., a popular franchiser of gourmet coffee shops, to solicit franchise

information. In answer to his request, Holland received an extremely

receptive letter requesting standard information designed to help Oasisdetermine the economic viability of the proposed location. After analyzing

this preliminary information, Oasis will decide whether to accept Hollands

franchise application.

Oasis has requested preliminary information regarding the economic and

social environment of the proposed site. Specifically, Holland must provide

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valid, objective data concerning the population of the service area, the

economic status of the population, the traffic flow in front of the proposed

site, the nature and extent of competing specialty franchises that offer

patrons a place to socialize, and any other information that would support

the economic success of the proposed franchise.

Activity:

As Leigh Holland, prepare a letter report to the franchiser. Address it to

Oasis Fantasy, 9700 Gulfside Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501-9700.