The Professor Proposal

Nova Southeastern University

H. Wayne Huizenga School

of Business & Entrepreneurship

Assignment for Course: | QNT 5040 Business Modeling |

Submitted to: | Phillip Stanley Rokicki |

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Date of Submission: October 21, 2012

Title of Assignment: Exotic Adventures Inc.: The Amazon River Voyage Case study

CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course.

Student's Signature: Natasha Predelus

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Executive Summary

As with many relationships, there comes a time the individuals involved must decided to make a life time commitment to each other. After receiving several hints from his girlfriend, the professor decides to propose to his girlfriend and sets out to purchase a diamond engagement ring at the mall with a price within his budget of Cdn$2,000 - Cdn$4,000. While at the mall, the professor learned of several characteristics about diamonds which determines the value. The professor had no previous experience with shopping for a diamond ring and wanted to make sure he purchase the best quality with what he can afford as well as pleasing his soon to be fiancé.

There are several characteristics that determine the value of a diamond. The most noteworthy of these are known as the four C’s: color, cut, carat, and clarity (Leff and Zaric, 2006). Within each characteristic, there are various levels which additionally determine the value of the diamond. In addition to the four C’s, diamonds polish, symmetry and certification also play a factor in the total value of the diamond.

While at the mall...