1. Provide a comparison of financial performance and Credit Worthiness of Dawson Stores, Inc. indicators and the industry as well as market based on the case information; include explanation of your choices (i.e., why?)
2. Provide your interpretation and future prospects of credit worthiness at Dawson Stores, Inc. in light of the general industry/ economic environment and the information (i.e., industry analysis) of the case.
3. Based on your analyses above, provide a brief forecast of the company’s future prospects. Using tools like charts, Delphi method, game theory, regression analysis etc. where reasonably possible.
NOTE: This will probably feel uncomfortable, but be assured that you cannot be wrong on this part! Nobody knows the future until it happens. This is merely a preview of the forecasting that is necessary for budgeting/operational planning.