GU Wk 2 Performing Financial Analysis General Electric Discussion
Question Description
Performing Financial Analysis
Write a 750 to 1000 word paper. In your paper include the following:
Obtain the annual package (financial statements) for General Electric Co (GE). Look up (or calculate) key financial ratios and perform a brief analysis of the organizations performance.
Be sure to include at least two ratios in each ratio category: liquidity, profitability, and solvency. Explain what each ratio means and what the ratio tells you about your organizations performance in the most recent period.
Include a title page and 3-5 references. Only one reference may be from the internet (not Wikipedia). The other references must be from the Grantham University online library. Please adhere to the Concise Guide to APA Style when writing and submitting assignments and papers.
Exemplary 18-20 points |
Proficient 16-17 points |
Developing 14-15 points |
Beginning 12-13 points |
Inadequate 0-11 points |
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Comprehension of Assignment (20% of grade) |
Addressed the question completely and thoroughly. Provided additional supporting evidence, demonstrating a full comprehension of subject matter. |
Addressed the question(s) completely and thoroughly. |
Addressed the majority of the question(s). |
Addressed minimal portions of the question(s). |
Did not address the question(s). |
Application of Course Knowledge and Content (20% of grade) |
Thorough technical application of course knowledge and content in a complete and concise manner. |
Technical application of course knowledge and content is mostly accurate, concise and complete. |
Technical application of course knowledge and content is partially accurate, concise and complete. |
Technical application of course knowledge and content is minimally accurate, concise and complete. |
Technical application of course knowledge and content is inaccurate and incomplete. |
Organization of Ideas (20% of grade) |
Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order throughout the entire assignment. Includes adequate and appropriate supporting evidence. |
Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order within a majority of the assignment. Includes acceptable supporting evidence |
Original ideas are partially developed and presented in a somewhat logical, sequential order. Inadequate supporting evidence. |
Original ideas are not present and/or not presented in a logical, sequential order. Organization is difficult to follow throughout the assignment. Lacks supporting evidence. |
Little to no original ideas or organization present throughout the entire assignment. Lacks supporting evidence. |
Writing Skills (20% of grade) |
Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are flawless, including proficient demonstration of citations and formatting throughout the entire assignment. |
Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are accurate including demonstration of citations and formatting within a majority of the assignment. |
Partial errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) including demonstration of citations and formatting within minimal portions of the assignment. |
Multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), inaccurate demonstration of citations and formatting. |
Assignment is incomprehensible due to multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation). No demonstration of citations or formatting present. |
Research Skills (20% of grade) |
Accurate and applicable use of resources relevant to the subject matter that enhance the overall assignment. |
Appropriate use of resources relevant to the subject matter. |
Adequate use of resources, not all resources relevant to the subject matter. |
Minimal use of resources relevant to the subject matter. |
No evidence of resources apparent. |
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