BUS657.W3A1.02.2015

Description:


Total Possible Score: 8.00

Calculates the Current Weighted Average Cost of Capital For CWC

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Accurately calculates the current weighted average cost of capital for CWC. 

Proficient - Calculates the current weighted average cost of capital for CWC with some minor errors or omissions.

Basic - Calculates the current weighted average cost of capital for CWC with several relevant errors and/or omissions.

Below Expectations - Attempts to calculate the current weighted average cost of capital for CWC; however, many significant errors and/or omissions are present.

Non-Performance - The calculations for the weighted average cost of capital for CWC is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Calculates the Appropriate Discount Rate for the Healthy Bottled Water Project

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Accurately calculates the appropriate discount rate for the healthy bottled water project.

Proficient - Calculates the appropriate discount rate for the healthy bottled water project with some minor errors or omissions.

Basic - Calculates the appropriate discount rate for the healthy bottled water project with several relevant errors and omissions.

Below Expectations - Attempts to calculate the appropriate discount rate for the healthy bottled water project; however, many significant errors and/or omissions are present.

Non-Performance - The calculations of the appropriate discount rate for the healthy bottled water project is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Performs a Sensitivity Analysis For Sales Price, Variable Costs, Fixed Costs, and Unit Sales at +/- 10%, 20%, and 30% From the Base Case

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Correctly performs a sensitivity analysis for sales price, variable costs, fixed costs, and unit sales at +/- 10%, 20%, and 30% from the base case.

Proficient - Performs a sensitivity analysis for sales price, variable costs, fixed costs, and unit sales at +/- 10%, 20%, and 30% from the base case with some minor errors or omissions.

Basic - Performs a sensitivity analysis for sales price, variable costs, fixed costs, and unit sales at +/- 10%, 20%, and 30% from the base case with several relevant errors and/or omissions.

Below Expectations - Performs a sensitivity analysis for sales price, variable costs, fixed costs, and unit sales at +/- 10%, 20%, and 30% from the base case with many significant errors and/or omissions.

Non-Performance - A sensitivity analysis for sales price, variable costs, fixed costs, and unit sales at +/- 10%, 20%, and 30% from the base case is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Performs an Analysis of the Two Scenarios

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Correctly performs an analysis of the following two scenarios: 1. Best case: Selling 2,500,000 units at a price of $1.24 each, with variable production costs of $0.22 per unit. 2. Worst case: Selling 950,000 units at a price of $1.32 per unit, with variable production costs of $0.27 per unit.

Proficient - Performs an analysis of the following two scenarios: 1. Best case: Selling 2,500,000 units at a price of $1.24 each, with variable production costs of $0.22 per unit. 2. Worst case: Selling 950,000 units at a price of $1.32 per unit, with variable production costs of $0.27 per unit. The analysis has some minor errors or omissions.

Basic - Performs an analysis of the following two scenarios: 1. Best case: Selling 2,500,000 units at a price of $1.24 each, with variable production costs of $0.22 per unit. 2. Worst case: Selling 950,000 units at a price of $1.32 per unit, with variable production costs of $0.27 per unit. The analysis has several relevant errors and/or omissions.

Below Expectations - Performs an analysis of the following two scenarios: 1. Best case: Selling 2,500,000 units at a price of $1.24 each, with variable production costs of $0.22 per unit. 2. Worst case: Selling 950,000 units at a price of $1.32 per unit, with variable production costs of $0.27 per unit. The analysis has many significant errors and/or omissions.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the two scenarios is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Explains if the Firm Should Undertake the Healthy Bottled Water Project

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains if the firm should undertake the healthy bottled water project using the calculations for cost of capital, appropriate discount rate, sensitivity analysis, best and worst case scenarios.

Proficient - Explains if the firm should undertake the healthy bottled water project using the calculations for cost of capital, appropriate discount rate, sensitivity analysis, best and worst case scenarios. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially explains if the firm should undertake the healthy bottled water project using the calculations for cost of capital, appropriate discount rate, sensitivity analysis, best and worst case scenarios. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain if the firm should undertake the healthy bottled water project using the calculations for cost of capital, appropriate discount rate, sensitivity analysis, best and worst case scenarios; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of whether the firm should undertake the healthy bottled water project is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Quantitative Literacy: Calculation

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - All calculations are correct and adequately all inclusive. Calculations are presented clearly and succinctly.

Proficient - Calculations are mostly accurate and adequately comprehensive to solve the problem.

Basic - Calculations are somewhat accurate and/or represent only a limited number of the calculations required to solve the problem.

Below Expectations - Calculations were attempted but are incorrect and are not comprehensive.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.