FINA310-1203B-10 Financial Management
Assignment Name: Unit 2 Discussion Board
Deliverable Length: 3-5 paragraphs
Details: The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.
At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.
The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each week.
Financial ratios are important to the understanding of the financial health of a company. You and your colleagues work for a financial services firm. You are discussing the merits of the various financial ratios. Identify four financial ratios, and state what they tell you about a firm and why it is important to understand what these ratios mean to both a bank and an investor. Be sure to include your reasoning regarding these issues.
Discussion Board Assignment Guidelines:
• Choose 4 different financial ratios from your text, course materials, and/or Web resources.
• Answer the following questions:
o What do they tell you about a firm?
o Why is it important for a bank to understand these financial ratios?
o Why is it important for an investor to understand these financial ratios?
• Post a new topic to the Discussion Board that contains your answers to the above questions.
• Respond to 2 other students'' posts on the Discussion Board, and critique their answers.
Your submitted assignment (60 points) should include the following:
1. 40 Points. Your Discussion Board topic containing your responses to the three questions listed in the assignment guidelines.
2. 20 Points. Responses to 2 other students'' Discussion Board posts that critique their answers to the assignment.
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on at least two other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Unit Materials