Asm it364

College of Computing and InformaticsAssignment 2
Deadline: Sunday 5/5/2024 @ 23:59
[Total Mark for this Assignment is 8]
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cover page.
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• Use Times New Roman font for all your answers.
Question One
Pg. 01
Learning
Outcome(s):
Evaluate an
existing business
Question One
2 Marks
Here is the balance sheet of a fictional company called Modern T-Shirts, an
online business.
that is for sale by
gathering data
scientifically and
exercise critical
thinking to
analyze and
synthesize
information.
Calculate,
i)
Current ratio
ii)
Quick ratio
iii)
Debt ratio
iv)
Debt-to-equity ratio
Question Two
Pg. 02
Learning
Outcome(s):
Utilize strong
analytical skills
and tools to
formulate an
effective
Bootstrap
2 Marks
Question Two
Jarir Marketing Company (Arabic: ‫)شركة جرير للتسويق‬, also known as Jarir
Bookstore (Arabic: ‫)مكتبة جرير‬, is a Saudi Arabian establishment founded by
Abdulrahman Nasser Al-Agil. Currently, Jarir has a paid-up capital of SR 1.20
Billion. Jarir’s headquarters is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Jarir operates
through two divisions namely Retail (including online sales), under the
trademark of Jarir Bookstore, and a Wholesale division.
Marketing Plan on
which a small
business can
build a
competitive edge
in the
marketplace.
How the Saudi ‘Jarir Bookstore’ Boosted Their Sales Through Their
eCommerce Platform in Cities With No Stores? How effectively does its reach
occur?
Question Three
Pg. 03
Learning
Outcome(s):
Evaluate an
existing business
that is for sale by
gathering data
scientifically and
exercise critical
thinking to
analyze and
synthesize
information.
2 Marks
Question Three
Compare and contrast traditional recruiting methods (e.g. job postings) with
creative recruiting techniques (e.g. talent contests) in terms of attracting
diverse candidates, Enhancing engagement, improving recruitment outcomes
and cost-effectiveness.
Question Four
Pg. 04
Learning
Outcome(s):
Utilize strong
analytical skills
and tools to
formulate an
effective
Bootstrap
Marketing Plan on
which a small
business can
build a
competitive edge
in the
marketplace.
2 Marks
Question Four
Choose one influential entrepreneur and analyse the origin of his or her
business ideas. How did his or her background, societal contexts, and
technological advancements contribute to creating business?