Overview
I have the discussion forum that needs to be posted. Please check the instructions carefully.
Here is the instructions:
Assigned Readings:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: History of Mergers
Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
- What causes merger waves? When was the last merger wave, and how would it be characterized?
[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student's own words - do not provide quotes!]
[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]
Here are the textbooks detail
Book 1
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings
ISBN: 9781119380733
By: Patrick A. Gaughan
Book 2
The Management Consultant
ISBN: 9781292282251
By: Richard Newton
We will use the APA 7 Standard for the writing
Here is some guidance from my professor
Title Page
Each assignment you submit has a Title Page. Please create the Title Page in APA 7 style, as described on page 32 of the APA 7 Manual. From the top to the Paper Title, you create four empty spaces. Between the Paper Title and the Author, you create two empty spaces, as shown in Figure 2.2 Sample Student Title Page. Please create your own Title Page specific to this course. You will receive point deductions if you do not follow the APA 7 style Title Page.
Note. Adapted from the “American Psychological Association” published by Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.), (2020).
References
The word References should always appear centered, bolded, and in plural form—no colon needed—even if you only have one source. Be sure to follow APA 7 capitalization rules, and remember to italicize the appropriate parts of each reference entry. Also, take a moment to double‑check the hanging indentation so everything is formatted correctly.
I recommend using https://reciteworks.com/ to review your references and in‑text citations. Recite is free up to a point, and while it isn’t perfect, it does a great job catching most common errors. These small details go a long way in polishing your work.
Reference Examples
Abro, G. E. M., Zulkifli, S. A. B. M., Kumar, K., El Ouanjli, N., Asirvadam, V. S., & Mossa, M. A. (2023). Comprehensive review of recent advancements in battery technology, propulsion, power interfaces, and vehicle network systems for intelligent autonomous and connected electric vehicles. Energies, 16(6), Article 2925. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062925
Achillas, C., & Iosifidou, P. (2024). Shifting towards electric vehicles: A case study of Mercedes-Benz from the perspective of cross-functional teams and workforce transformation. World Electric Vehicle Journal, 15(7), Article 325. https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15070325
Adams, R. J., Smart, P., & Huff, A. S. (2017). Shades of grey: Guidelines for working with the grey literature in systematic reviews for management and organizational studies. International Journal of Management Reviews, 19(4), 432–454. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijmr.12102
Webpage
Deloitte. (2021). A year of connection, action, and impact: 2021 global impact report. Deloitte. https://www.deloitte.com/content/dam/assets-shared/legacy/docs/about/2022/gx-about-deloitte-global-report-full-version-2021.pdf
Book
Wooldridge, J. M. (2010). Econometric analysis of cross-section and panel data (2nd ed.). The MIT Press.
YouTube
Prymak, S. (2023, October 1). 10 Major problems with electric cars you must know before buying one [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocNfkVA28mg
Word File/Grammarly/SafeAssign
When you submit your paper, please be sure to attach your Word file. Having the Word document makes it much easier for me to review your work and run it through Grammarly for a plagiarism check. I also encourage you to use Grammarly yourself to strengthen your writing; you already have free access through the University of the Cumberlands website. You can also use SafeAssign before turning in your paper to see your originality score. It is a helpful way to double‑check your work and make sure everything is properly cited.
Late Assignments
Late assignments will automatically receive a zero grade. So, please submit your assignments on time.
Graphs/Pictures
If you have a graph/table/picture in a picture format for a discussion post, you can upload it to the specific location.
Following these housekeeping rules will give you a strong start.
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