You have been hired by a mutual fund as a management consultant to evaluate a publicly held company that the fund is considering adding to its holdings. Specifically, you will appraise the companyàwork environment/organizational culture, financial stability, domestic and international financial growth opportunities, ethical practices, diversity/composition of its board of directors, corporate social responsibility practices, and evidence-based decision-making practices. For the managers of the mutual fund that will include your recommendations as to whether this company aligns with the mutual fundàinvestment philosophy, which emphasizes companies that are recognized for their practices related to ethics, social responsibility, and global expansion.

Describe the publicly held company you selected for this evaluation, including its Nasdaq or NYSE stock symbol, its industry, where it operates, and what kinds of products/services it provides.

Identify the mission and vision of the company.

Evaluate the company on its value to shareholders in the following areas, being sure to provide relevant examples, details, and citations to support your evaluation for each area:

oWork environment/organizational culture

oFinancial stability

oOpportunities for further domestic and international growth.