Capella MBA6016 Unit 6 Discussion 1 & 2 latest 2016 December

Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:

• Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm.
• Evaluate alternative methods of financing a firm in diverse economic environments.

To review how all your activities help you achieve the competencies in the course, and ultimately, your overall program outcomes, revisit the MBA6016 Course Alignment Map.

Activity Instruction

Choose a country (not the United States or Canada) that has not already been chosen by another learner and post your country choice in the discussion area. Then, identify some political and currency risks of that country and discuss why a U.S. company would invest (for example, build a factory) in that country. Also discuss some of the various international finance topics such as the foreign exchange market, purchasing power parity, interest rate parity, cross rates, and so on. Why is it important for international firms to understand these concepts?

Post a substantive initial post no later than Thursday. Support your post with the theories presented in the reading.

Response Guidelines

Respond to at least one peer, taking the opposite side, no later than Sunday. Also, if applicable, consider the ethical implications and consequences. Support your response with the theories presented in this week's required reading.

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Course Reflection

Resources

Throughout the course, you have been building toward the achievement of the following competencies:

• Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm.
• Assess the impact of ethical, regulatory, and tax considerations on financial policy decisions.
• Evaluate alternative methods of financing a firm in diverse economic environments.
• Integrate financial analyses into general business management planning and decision making.
• Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.

Reflect on the knowledge and skills you developed over the past six weeks. Address the following questions:

• For each competency, how has your ability to perform these skills and apply this knowledge evolved?
• What concepts, skills, or insights were most relevant to you?
• How have you grown in your academic and professional goals? Have you made progress on any items in your tasks plan that you developed during first course?

Response Guidelines

Provide encouraging feedback about how your peers have grown over the past six weeks. If applicable, provide recommendations for how they may continue to develop these skills and knowledge or suggest additional strategies for leveraging the knowledge gained in the course.