Use Shanghai as the hometown city. Answer every question below. 1500 words do not include the bibliography. At least 4 resources are needed. 

1)Can you discover which ethnic or cultural groups were predominant in the original settlement? If settled by immigrants from other places, where were they from? Clues may exist in last names in local telephone directories, in the names of streets or very old local churches/synagogues/mosques/temples or other religious or voluntary associations (some of which may have adjacent burial grounds). You may need to contact the local historical society, in the US often a county association.

2)When the place was settled, in what occupations were most people engaged? What were the major factors influencing how these occupational categories changed or evolved over time?

3)What is the most significant public space  (place)  in your home town? What are its spatial characteristics (shape, dimensions, etc.)? How is the space bounded or defined? In other words, when you’re there, how is it that you know you’re there?

Assignment: Application – Using Ratio Analysis To Inform Organizational Decisions

The Assignment: Barry Computer Company

Prepare a performance report on Barry Computer Company. (Problem 4-23 on pages 131-132 of the course text provides a balance sheet and an income statement for the company.)

• Prepare your performance report to show calculations for the eleven ratios listed on page 131-132, as well as a comparison of your computed ratios with the listed industry averages.
• Write a short memo to your supervisor explaining your findings and your recommendations for improvement.
• Suggest some ways in which the company can plan to improve below industry average ratio performance.
• Explain why your recommendations would be effective.
• Be sure to list your computations in an appendix to your report.

By Day 7

Submit your Assignment.

General Guidance on Application Length:

The memo portion of this assignment will typically be 2 pages in length as a general expectation/estimate. You can show your calculations of financial ratios in a supplemental appendix to your memo. Refer to the rubric for the Week 2 Assignment for grading elements and criteria for the assignment. Your Instructor will use the rubric to assess your work.