{"id":290,"date":"2019-02-22T00:19:04","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T21:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/?p=290"},"modified":"2024-01-20T07:49:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T14:49:27","slug":"do-my-college-homework-www-homeworknest-com-hire-a-tutor-online-homework-help-chat-business-assignments-help-essay-writing-help-statistics-assignment-history-essay-help-nursing-paper-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/do-my-college-homework-www-homeworknest-com-hire-a-tutor-online-homework-help-chat-business-assignments-help-essay-writing-help-statistics-assignment-history-essay-help-nursing-paper-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"Hire A Tutor Online, Homework Help Chat, Business Assignments Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>1.\nNursing Paper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfirst step of the EBP process is to develop a question from the nursing\npractice problem of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select\na practice problem of interest to use as the focus of your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start\nwith the patient and identify the clinical problems or issues that arise from\nclinical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nthe PICOT format, write a PICOT statement in your selected practice problem\narea of interest, which is applicable to your proposed capstone project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conduct\na literature search to locate research articles focused on your selected\npractice problem of interest. This literature search should include both\nquantitative and qualitative peer-reviewed research articles to support your\npractice problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nPICOT statement will provide a framework for your capstone project (the project\nstudents must complete during their final course in the RN-BSN program of\nstudy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=316%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"316\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Select\nsix peer-reviewed research articles which will be utilized through the next 5\nweeks as reference sources. Be sure that some of the articles use qualitative\nresearch and that some use quantitative research. Create a reference list in\nwhich the six articles are listed. Beneath each reference include the article&#8217;s\nabstract. The completed assignment should have a title page and a reference\nlist with abstracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggestions\nfor locating qualitative and quantitative research articles from credible\nsources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use\na library database such as CINAHL Complete for your search.<\/li><li>Using\nthe advanced search page check the box beside &#8220;Research Article&#8221; in\nthe &#8220;Limit Your Results&#8221; section.<\/li><li>When\nsetting up the search you can type your topic in the top box, then add\nquantitative or qualitative as a search term in one of the lower boxes.\nResearch articles often are described as qualitative or quantitative.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>To\nnarrow\/broaden your search, remove the words qualitative and quantitative and\ninclude words that narrow or broaden your main topic. For example: Diabetes and\npediatric and dialysis. To determine what research design was used, review the\nabstract and the methods section of the article. The author will provide a\ndescription of data collection using qualitative or quantitative methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare\nthis assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,\nlocated in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nassignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the\nassignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\nare not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. CMIS 320 project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this\nassignment you will perform the physical design and implementation using SQL\nData Definition Language (DDL) and proceed with populating the Mom and Pop\nJohnson Video Store database via Data Manipulation Language (DML) SQL\ncommands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=309%2C88&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"309\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For each of\nthe steps below you may create a separate SQL script file and SPOOL file or you\nmay want to put the SPOOL output for several steps, from the same SQL script\nfile, in the same file. &nbsp;Be sure your SPOOL file(s) contains your SQL\nstatements along with the Oracle responses and\/or displayed results. &nbsp;Do\nNOT submit your SQL script files. &nbsp;Only submit your output SPOOL files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assignment Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Create\nOracle database tables using SQL Data Definition Language (DDL) for each table\nlisted in the metadata of Project 2. &nbsp;You may need to use a combination of\nDROP TABLE, CREATE TABLE, and ALTER TABLE SQL statements. &nbsp;Make sure that\nentity and referential integrity are enforced by declaring a primary key for\neach table (these may be composite keys) and declaring all appropriate foreign\nkeys. Your CREATE TABLE and ALTER TABLE statements (if desired) must show\nintegrity constraints, as appropriate, for NOT NULL, UNIQUE, PRIMARY KEY,\nFOREIGN KEY, REFERENCES, and CHECK constraints. Be sure to save your SQL script\nfile used to create these tables with a .sql extension and your output SPOOL\nfile with a .lst or .txt extension. &nbsp;You should rerun and test your SQL\nscript file until it runs without any errors (this is why you\u2019ll want to include\nDROP TABLE statements). &nbsp;Submit your SPOOL file showing that all SQL in\nyour SQL script file worked properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Populate\neach of your tables with at least five valid rows of data each and show the SQL\nINSERT statements as you executed them. Populate other tables in your database,\nas necessary, to satisfy referential integrity. Save your SQL script file and\nSPOOL file with the correct extensions. &nbsp;You should test and rerun your\nSQL script file until it runs without any errors. &nbsp;Submit your SPOOL file\nshowing that all SQL in your SQL script file worked properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=302%2C86&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"302\" height=\"86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>3) Develop an\nSQL script file to perform the following queries and updates. You should test\nyour SQL script file until it runs without any errors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Retrieve all\nof your customers&#8217; names, account numbers, and addresses (street and zip code\nonly), sorted by account number. <\/li><li>Retrieve all\nof the videos rented in the last 30 days and sort in chronological rental date\norder. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Produce a\nlist of your distributors and all their information sorted in order by company\nname. <\/li><li>Update a\ncustomer name to change their maiden name to a married name. You can choose\nwhich row to update. &nbsp;Make sure that you use the primary key column in\nyour WHERE clause to affect only a specific row. &nbsp;You may want to include\na ROLLBACK statement to undo your data update. <\/li><li>Delete a\ncustomer from the database. You can choose which row to delete. Make sure that\nyou use the primary key column in your WHERE clause to affect only a specific\nrow. &nbsp;You may want to include a ROLLBACK statement to undo your data\ndeletion.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your\nSPOOL file(s) showing that all SQL in your SQL script file worked properly.\n&nbsp;Show the actual SQL statements executed and the results the SQL produced\nbelow the code by making sure that you have a SET ECHO STATEMENT in your SQL\nscript file(s). &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.\nLiberty HIEU 201 History of Western Civilization Evaluative Essay 1 &amp; 2\nThesis Statement<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evaluative Essay Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=340%2C97&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"340\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To evaluate an historical theme using\nassigned sources for support.<\/li><li>To compose a properly formatted,\nscholarly paper, using the most recent edition of <strong>Turabian, Notes-Bibliography.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this assignment, students will\nchoose <strong>1 historical theme<\/strong> from the\nlist below to research throughout the course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Religion\/Philosophy<\/li><li>Literature<\/li><li>Law<\/li><li>Science\/Medicine\/Technology<\/li><li>Economy\/Labor<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will write <strong>2 analytical essays<\/strong> on their chosen\ntheme, using the primary sources and topic prompts within the additional\ndocuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Week 3, students will submit a\nthesis statement for Evaluative Essay 1 to the instructor for review. This\npre-submission of the thesis statement will not be required for Evaluative\nEssay 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=281%2C80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"281\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluative Essay 1 will cover the\nperiod from 3000 BC through AD 476. It is due in Week 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluative Essay 2 will cover the\nperiod from 476-1640. It is due in Week 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specific Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evaluative essay will consider\nassigned sources on the chosen theme, and evaluate those sources using the\ntopic prompt provided in the additional documents for this assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format, Length and Organization:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Length: 750-1100 words (roughly\n3-4pages, double spaced \u2013 not counting footnotes)<\/li><li>Double spaced text, Times New Roman,\nsize 12 font, standard margins and indentation (see Turabian:\nNotes-Bibliography)<\/li><li>The paper should have a title page,\nbody, and bibliography page<\/li><li>Using Turabian Notes-Bibliography\nstyle, format footnotes for the paper.<\/li><li>Basic Organization (<strong>except literature topic, given in\nliterature document<\/strong>): The paper will consist of an introduction, body and\nconclusion:<ul><li>Introduction should be one paragraph\nand should introduce the main argument, ending with a strong thesis statement.\nThe thesis statement is the ONE SENTENCE argument.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Body of the paper is a few paragraphs\n(3-4) developing and supporting the argument, showing comparison and contrast\nof the assigned documents, <strong>as well as<\/strong>\nfurther analysis and Biblical evaluation. The body of the paper should provide\nspecific examples and details from the assigned sources.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Conclusion is the final paragraph,\nrestating the argument and summarizing the main points of the paper, drawing\nconclusions for the reader. No new information.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=281%2C80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"281\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The textbook and lectures can be used\nfor basic background information, but the majority of supporting details should\nbe drawn from the assigned sources within each topic document.<\/li><li>For Biblical analysis, you can use\nyour own Bible, or one of the following websites for finding and using\nScripture verses. Please note that you need to use a standard translation (such\nas KJV or ESV) and not a paraphrase Bible (such as the Message). <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\">www.biblegateway.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Srong\u2019s Exhaustive Concordance <a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=3TBGAQAAMAAJ&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=strong%27s+exhaustive+concordance+of+the+bible&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwifx7zyxZHXAhXFPCYKHQwRBc0Q6AEIKDAA#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false\">https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=3TBGAQAAMAAJ&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=strong%27s+exhaustive+concordance+of+the+bible&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwifx7zyxZHXAhXFPCYKHQwRBc0Q6AEIKDAA#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source Citation Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Note that no citation is needed for common\nknowledge information, but specific examples, details, or arguments drawn from\nthe assigned sources DO need proper source citation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Martin\nLuther nailed the <em>95 Theses<\/em> to the\ndoor of the Wittenburg Church in 1517. (common knowledge, no specific citation\nneeded)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The\nHebrew Old Testament is considered to be a book of folklore, myths and stories\nthat is useful for some understanding of Hebrew history, but not always\nreliable as an historical source since it was written by religious devotees\nrather than historians.<a href=\"#_ftn1\">[1]<\/a> \u2013 citation needed because this expresses a\nspecific view or argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=281%2C80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"281\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>**If\nyou are unsure of whether or not a citation is needed, it is better to include\nthe citation than to leave it out. You can also contact your instructor for\nassistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Management\nBook Reactions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will find\ntwo to three compelling items within the book and tie it back into what has\nbeen learned in the course. The book reactions should be a minimum of 2 pages\n(writing should run onto page three) double spaced with 1\u201d margins and 12-point\nfont. Feel free to agree or disagree with what was presented in the books, but\nmake sure to support your argument with information. Long headers at the\nbeginning of the submission will NOT count towards your page length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. I need an essay to\nbe written over the specified case study. I have attached the case study along\nwith the directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write\na two- to three-page essay. Double spaced, 12-pt font. Identify and discuss 5\nnutrition related problems or potential nutrition problems in the Davis family.\nOffer recommendations for dealing with the nutrition issue in the context of\nthe current crisis situation. Use your text book, the PPT lectures, previous\ncase studies and assignments, reliable websites, and your own critical thinking\nskills. No references required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6.\nYour\nSmallville client has asked you to gather details to meet IT audit requirements\nto determine whether IT services meet the organization\u2019s objectives. Prepare a\nreport for your Smallville client on IT audit objectives, risk assessment, and\nwhat help you may need from them to complete this task. Review the Gail\nIndustries Case Study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=281%2C80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"281\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write\na 3- to 4-page report or create a 12- to 16-slide media-rich presentation with\nspeaker notes in which you: Describe the reasons it is important to conduct\nperiodic reviews of information systems to determine whether they continue to\nmeet the organization\u2019s objectives. Discuss the importance of the\norganization\u2019s policies and practices as they relate to information systems and\nIT infrastructure. Identify strategic and operational objectives for planning\nfor the audit. Evaluate different risk assessments techniques and monitoring\ntools to consider during an audit process. Note: You are preparing for a\nsystems audit, not a financial audit. Frame your analysis around the systems,\nnot the accounting or finance aspects directly. Format citations according to\nAPA guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. 10\npage Term Paper Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Impact on Climate Change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details\nof the Paper: Prepare a 10-15 page paper in Microsoft Word (counts as 15% of\nthe final grade) in APA format (see writing expectations in the Policies\nsection) (350 words per page). At a minimum include the following: References\n(minimum of 10) You may use resources from the APUS Online Library, any\nlibrary, government library, or any peer-reviewed reference (Wikipedia and any\nother publicly-reviewed source is not accepted). The paper must by at least 10\npages double-spaced, 1&#8243; margin all around, black 12 point fonts (Times New\nRoman or Arial) with correct citations of all utilized references\/sources,\n(pictures, graphics, etc are extra &#8211; allowed but extra for the minimum page\ncount). The title page and references are also required but don&#8217;t count in the\nminimum page count. A minimum of 10 references are needed. The paper will be\nsubjected to checking against plagiarism. The paper must follow acceptable\noriginality criteria (no more than 15% max total, and 2% per individual source\nmatch are allowed). Save the file using the following file naming convention:\nITMG481_Project_First_Last.doc(x) (where first and last are your first and last\nnames resp.) and submit the file in this assignment area. Turnitin.com has been\nenabled for this assignment so remember that your submission\u2019s file type must\nbe either doc or docx Outline and Topic are attached. Paper needs to follow the\noutline provided as well as include the references already provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Service and Contracts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Analyze\nhow physicians and hospitals have negotiated service contracts with third party\npayers.<\/li><li>Discuss\nhow fee for service versus managed care models of reimbursement have\ncontributed risk avoidance in their contract negotiations.<\/li><li>Recommend\nfuture strategies for physicians and hospitals to effectively negotiate service\ndelivery contracts. Base the recommendation on your research and readings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=281%2C80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"281\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The paper must be formatted as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>3\u20135\npages of text, double spaced.<\/li><li>A\nminimum of 6\u20138 outside references required.<\/li><li>Citations\nmust appear within the body of your paper to correspond with the references\nlisted at the end of the paper (i.e., if the resource is included in your\nReference List, the resource must be cited in your paper).<\/li><li>Use\nTimes New Roman 12-point font.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=281%2C80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"281\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Success Factors in Virtual Collaboration<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write a 7\u201310 page analysis of how the\npractices of your own organization (or another organization with which you are\nfamiliar) influence the success of its virtual teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will benefit from taking a close\nlook at how your own organization fares in terms of addressing critical success\nfactors for virtual teams, as well as from building an understanding of the\nskills needed to participate successfully in virtual team collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In their seminal work, Mastering\nVirtual Teams (2011), Duarte and Snyder identify seven critical success factors\nin virtual team collaboration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Human resource policies.<br>\n2. Training and development.<br>\n3. Standard organizational processes.<br>\n4. Communication and collaboration technology.<br>\n5. Organizational culture.<br>\n6. Leadership.<br>\n7. Competence (p. 10).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: You should be able to find a\nnumber of resources that address these critical success factors through your\nresearch for this assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for this assessment,\nresearch the seven critical success factors in virtual team collaboration.\nConsider your own real-world experiences with these factors in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deliverable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestofcollegetricks.blogspot.com\/2019\/02\/advantages-of-online-homework-help-at.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=281%2C80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"281\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This assessment incorporates multiple\nelements. Be sure to thoroughly address each before submitting the assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the seven critical success factors\nto analyze how the practices of your own organization (or another organization\nwith which you are familiar) influence the success of its virtual teams. Base\nyour analysis on your own experience of being a member of a virtual team within\nthe organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: If you have not participated in\na virtual team, base your analysis on a hypothetical virtual team experience,\nusing what you know of your organization&#8217;s practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=281%2C80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"281\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In developing this case, it is helpful\nto assume that you have been tasked by executive management to conduct an audit\nof your organization\u2019s ability to support virtual team collaboration. Your\naudit will include a detailed report in each of the seven critical success\nfactors. Go beyond a description of the &#8220;as-is&#8221; state for each of\nthese factors in your audit to evaluate and analyze each of the factors to\nidentify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that the current\nstate presents to the organization in terms of its ability to support virtual\nteam collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that the executive management\nof your company is not interested in a report about the criteria\nthemselves\u2014they are not interested in reading about human resource policies in\nthe abstract, for example\u2014but about how the organization measures up to the\ncriteria. Use the success factors to analyze the organization\u2014do not fall into\nthe trap of writing about the criteria. Use the criteria to describe, analyze,\nand evaluate the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explain how organizational practices\ninfluenced (or might influence) the virtual team&#8217;s performance. Address all of\nthe following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human resource policies: Do the\norganization&#8217;s career development resources address the needs of virtual team\nmembers? Does the organizational reward system recognize the efforts and\nsuccesses of those who work virtually? Are rewards given only for results, or\nare they also given for effort? Does the organization actively support work\narrangements such as telecommuting?<br>\nTraining and development: Is there access to technical training for virtual\nteam members? Is there access to training in the area of working across\ncultures? Is there a program of ongoing training as needed? Is there a system\nfor sharing what has been learned, such as a database?<br>\nStandard organizational processes: Are there standard technical processes used\nthroughout the organization (with regard to virtual teams)? Are there standard\nsoft processes used throughout the organization? Does the organization support\nthe ability to adapt processes when necessary? Does the organizational culture\nsupport shared ways of doing business across teams?<br>\nCommunication and collaboration technology: Are there consistent standards for\nelectronic communication and collaboration tools across the organization? Does\nthe organization possess or provide enough resources to purchase and support\nstate-of-the-art electronic communication and collaboration technology? Do all\nemployees (across departments and geographic location) have equal access to\nelectronic communication and collaboration technology?<br>\nOrganizational culture: Is there trust between the organization, its partners,\nand other external stakeholders? Are teamwork and collaboration standard\npractices? Are people from different cultures valued?<br>\nLeadership: Do leaders allocate enough resources for the training and\ntechnology needed by virtual teams? What level of expectation do leaders set\nfor virtual team performance? Do leaders model exemplary behavior by working\nacross boundaries and using technology effectively?<br>\nCompetence: Are team leaders experienced with working in virtual environments?\nAre team members experienced with working in virtual team environments? Are\nteam leaders experienced in working across both organizational and cultural\nboundaries? Are team members experienced in working across both organizational\nand cultural boundaries?<br>\nSupport your analyses with real examples, as well as evidence from your\nresearch and readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure written communication is free\nof errors that detract from the overall message and quality.<br>\nYour report should be 7\u201310 content pages, in addition to a title page and\nreferences page.<br>\nUse 12-point, Times New Roman.<br>\nUse at least three scholarly resources.<br>\nFollow APA rules for attributing sources that support your analysis and\nconclusions. As a reminder related to using APA rules to ensure academic\nhonesty:<br>\nWhen using a direct quote (using exact or nearly exact wording), you must\nenclose the quoted wording in quotation marks, immediately followed by an\nin-text citation. The source must then be listed in your references page.<br>\nWhen paraphrasing (using your own words to describe a nonoriginal idea), the\nparaphrased idea must be immediately followed by an in-text citation and the\nsource must be listed in your references page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=281%2C80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"281\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?w=551&amp;ssl=1 551w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homeworknest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Homework-Nest-Homework-Help-Online.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeworknest.com\">Chat with &amp; Hire a Tutor Now<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested Resources<\/strong><br>\nThe following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the\nassessment or to provide a helpful context.<br>\nPurvanova, R. K. (2014). Face-to-face versus virtual teams: What have we really\nlearned? The Psychologist-Manager Journal, 17(1), 2\u201329.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.snhu.edu\/d2l\/le\/content\/137447\/viewContent\/3270786\/View\">9-4 Assignment: DMADV for New Housing at the\nUniversity of Miami<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assignment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Updated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the case study about&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ezproxy.snhu.edu\/login?url=http:\/\/search.ebscohost.com\/login.aspx?direct=true&amp;AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&amp;custid=shapiro&amp;db=bth&amp;AN=22315739&amp;site=ehost-live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">using the DMADV approach for designing new housing at the\nUniversity of Miami.<\/a>&nbsp;Write a paper of two to four pages detailing the\nDMADV steps for designing a new product\/process at your firm. Your approach to\ndesigning the new product\/process at your firm should be similar to that in\nthis case study. Cite your sources in the APA format.<br>\n<br>\nFor additional details, please refer to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/snhu.brightspace.com\/d2l\/lor\/viewer\/viewFile.d2lfile\/112992\/21742,2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Short Paper and Case Study Rubric<\/a>&nbsp;document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.snhu.edu\/d2l\/le\/content\/137447\/viewContent\/3270787\/View\">9-5 Course\nProject: Submit for Grading<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assignment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional details, please refer\nto the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/snhu.brightspace.com\/d2l\/lor\/viewer\/viewFile.d2lfile\/112992\/21741,2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Course Project Guidelines and Rubric<\/a>&nbsp;document<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Physics Word Problem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A man is 2,000 m from the base of a tower and is launching a\nrocket in the direction of the same tower. When the rocket takes off the change\nin the angle between the flight path and the land is represented by \u03a6(t)\naccording to time. Knowing that \u03a6'(t) = \u03a0\/3, determine:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;1. The height of the rocket when \u03a6 = \u03a0\/3 radians.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please explain how you arrived at your answer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Which formula should be used to\ndetermine the total cost?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wedding photographer for the Smith\/Jones wedding charges\n$1,000 for her preparation and first 60 prints. The cost is $2.00 per photo for\nphotos beyond the first 60. Which formula should be used to determine the total\ncost, C, as a function of the number of photos, p, that are purchased, assuming\nat least 60 are purchased?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. C = 1000 p + 2&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. C = 1000(2p \u2013 60)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. C = 1000 + 2(p \u2013 60)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please explain your answer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13.&nbsp; Philip and Claire are\nmarried and file a joint<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individual Tax\nReturn Problem 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nUse the following information to complete Phillip and Claire Dunphy\u2019s 2017 \u00adfederal\nincome tax return. If any information is missing, use reasonable \u00adassumptions\nto fill in the gaps. Ignore the alternative minimum tax for this \u00adproblem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nAny required forms, schedules, and instructions can be found at the IRS website\n(www.irs.gov). The instructions can be helpful in completing the forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nPhillip and Claire are married and file a joint return. Phillip is\nself-employed as a real estate agent, and Claire is a flight attendant. Phillip\nand Claire have three \u00addependent children. All three children live at home with\nPhillip and Claire for the entire year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nThe Dunphys provide you with the following additional information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nThe Dunphys do not want to contribute to the presidential election campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nThe Dunphys live at 3701 Brighton Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nPhillip\u2019s birthday is 11\/5\/1971 and his Social Security number is 321-XX-5766.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nClaire\u2019s birthday is 5\/12\/1974 and her Social Security number is 567-XX-1258.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nHaley\u2019s birthday is 11\/6\/2005 and her Social Security number is 621-XX-7592.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nAlex\u2019s birthday is 2\/1\/2007 and her Social Security number is 621-XX-8751.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nLuke\u2019s birthday is 12\/12\/2011 and his Social Security number is 621-XX-9926.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nThe Dunphys do not have any foreign bank accounts or trusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nClaire is a flight attendant for Western American Airlines (WAA), where she\nearned $57,000 in salary. WAA withheld federal income tax of $6,375, state income\ntax of $1,800, Los Angeles city income tax of $675, Social Security tax of\n$3,600, and Medicare tax of $825.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nPhillip and Claire received $300 of interest from State Savings Bank on a joint\n\u00adaccount. They also received a qualified dividend of $395 on jointly owned\nstock in Xila Corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nPhillip\u2019s full-time real estate business is named \u201cPhillip Dunphy Realty.\u201d His \u00adbusiness\nis located at 645 Grove Street, Los Angeles, California 90018, and his \u00ademployer\nidentification number is 93-3488888. Phillip\u2019s gross receipts during the year\nwere $730,000. Phillip uses the cash method of accounting for his business.\nPhillip\u2019s business expenses are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nAdvertising\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;$ 5,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nProfessional dues &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;800<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nProfessional journals\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;200&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nEmployee wages &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;48,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nInsurance on office contents\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;1,120<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nAccounting services &nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2,100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nMiscellaneous office expense\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nUtilities and telephone\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;3,360<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nPayroll taxes\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n3,600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nDepreciation To be calculated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nOn March 20, Phillip moved his business out of the old offices at 1103 Allium\nLane into a newly constructed and equipped office on Grove Street. Phillip sold\nthe old office building and all its furnishings. Phillip\u2019s expenditures for the\nnew office building are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nDate Acquired &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nAsset &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cost<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n3\/20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Land\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $&nbsp;&nbsp; 300,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n3\/20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Office building &nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2,500,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n3\/20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Furniture\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;200,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n4\/1 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Computer\nsystem &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;350,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n6\/1\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nArtwork\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;150,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nPhillip computes his cost recovery allowance using MACRS. He would like to use\nthe \u00a7179 immediate expensing, but he has elected to not claim any bonus\ndepreciation. Phillip has never claimed \u00a7179 or bonus depreciation before. The\nassets Phillip sold on March 20 are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nDate Acquired\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Asset\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nSales Price &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Original Cost &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nAccumulated Depreciation as of Beginning of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n5\/1\/11 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Office building\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;$940,000\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$900,000 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$129,825<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n5\/1\/11\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land\n&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;200,000\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;100,000\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n7\/1\/11 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;Furniture &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;50,000\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;239,000\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;206,998<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n8\/13\/13 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Furniture\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10,000\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;324,000\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;222,782<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n4\/12\/14 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Office\nequipment&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;100,000\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;120,000 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67,524\n\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n5\/13\/15 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Computers\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30,000\n\n<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a>\nMarvin Perry, et.al., <em>Western\nCivilization Vol. <\/em>1, MindTap edition, 2-1c. (Note that this is short-form)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nPhillip has never sold any assets relating to his business before this\ntransaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; The\nDunphys sold 60 shares of Fizbo Corporation common stock on September 3 for $65\na share (minus a $50 total commission). The Dunphys purchased the stock on\nNovember 8, 2016, for $90 a share. They also sold a painting for $13,000 on\nMarch 1. Claire purchased the painting for $20,050 on September 1, 2010, as an\ninvestment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; The\nDunphys filed their 2016 federal, state, and local returns on April 13, 2017.\nThey paid the following additional 2016 taxes with their returns: federal\nincome taxes of $630, state income taxes of $250, and city income taxes of $75.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; The\nDunphys made timely estimated federal income tax payments of $17,000 each\nquarter during 2017. They also made estimated state income tax payments of\n$1,000 each quarter and estimated city income tax payments of $300 each\nquarter. The Dunphys made all fourth-quarter payments on December 31, 2017.\nThey would like to receive a refund for any overpayments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\n&nbsp;&nbsp;Phillip and Claire have qualifying insurance for purposes of the\nAffordable Care Act (ACA).\\<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. Facilities Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the manager of a resort hotel with 500\nguest roomsyou are concerned with your monthly water and sewage bill.&nbsp;&nbsp; The water company uses the graduated billing\nschedule listed below. Your operation is currently using 2,500,000 gallons of\nwater per month. It is time to replace your 3.6 gallon per flush toilets and\nyou initially decided to install 1.8 gallons per flush high efficiency toilets.&nbsp; The toilet salesperson is recommending that\nyou install anultra-high efficiency model that used 0.9 gallons per flush.&nbsp; The ultra-high efficiency toilets will cost\nyou $250more than the high efficiency toilets per toilet, installed. Based on\ninformation your chief engineer found, you estimate that on average every\ntoilet in an occupied room is flushed 10 times per day.&nbsp; Your average annual occupancy rate is\n91.0747%.Assume 30.5 days per month when calculating your monthly water\nsavings.&nbsp; Based on the information above\nand the rate scale below,your ultimate goal is to determine if it is more cost\neffective to install the ultra-high efficiency toilets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water rates:&nbsp;\nmonthly charge of $150.00 per month plus usage charge base on the rates\nlisted below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amount\nof water used&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rate\nper 1000 gallons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First\n100,000 gallons&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $6.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Next\n500,000 gallons&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $5.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Next\n1,000,000 gallons&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $4.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Anything\nover 1,600,000 gallons&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $2.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sewage rates: monthly charge of $200.00 per\nmonth plus usage charge based on the total water used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amount\nof sewage produced = &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total water\nused minus deduct meter&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rate per 1000 gallons is $10.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deduct\nmeter shows a monthly average of 125,000 gallons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water and sewage rates are expected to rise at\nthe same rate,2.0202% per month. The owners of the operation expect a monthly\nrate of return on their investment of at least 1.0%. Assume that the toilets\nwill last for 30 years. Assume that you will take out a loan for the\ntoilets.&nbsp; You must pay 10% down make\npayments at the end of each month until the remainder has been paid off, 72\nmonth.&nbsp; The nominal annual interest rate\nfor the loan is 3.99%. The equation for converting a nominal annual rate to a\nmonthly rate is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; i<sub>monthly<\/sub>\n= (1 + i<sub>annual<\/sub>)<sup>(1\/12)<\/sup> -1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The equation to calculate the monthly payment\nis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monthly loan payment = (total cost &#8211; down\npayment) * (i<sub>monthly<\/sub> * (1 + i<sub>monthly<\/sub>)<sup>n<\/sup>) \/ ((1\n+ i<sub>monthly<\/sub>)<sup>n<\/sup> -1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The equation for the effective monthly\ninterest rate is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>i<sub>effective<\/sub> = ((1 + i<sub>nominal<\/sub>)\n\/ (1 + Inflation)) \u2013 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The present value equations are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PV = FV * (1 + i)<sup>-n<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PV = A * (((1 + i<sub>effective<\/sub>)<sup>n<\/sup>\n&#8211; 1) \/ (i<sub>effective<\/sub> * (1 + i<sub>effective<\/sub>)<sup>n<\/sup>))<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give the above\ninformation answer the following questions. You must show ALL your work to\nreceive credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; How\nmuch will your water usage drop each month (to the nearest gallon) if you\ninstall the ultra-high &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; efficiency\ntoilets compared to the high efficiency toilets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (type\nyour answer here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; If\nyour water usage is for the entire facility is projected to be 2,250,000\ngallons if the high efficiency toilets are installed, how much water will be\nused each month by your entire facility if you install the ultra-high\nefficiency toilets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (type\nyour answer here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp; If\nyou install the ultra-high efficiency toilets, what will be your average\nmonthly water and sewage bill (to the nearest dollar) for the entire facility?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Water portion of the bill<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>(Type\nstating amount here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 100,000\nx 6.00\/1,000 =<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (Type\nstating amount \u2013 100,000 here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 500,000\nx 5.00\/1,000 = <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (Type\nstating amount \u2013 600,000 here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1,000,000\nx 4.00\/1,000 = <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (Type\nstating amount \u2013 1,600,000 here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (Type\nstating amount \u2013 1,600,000 here) x 2.00\/1,000 = <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total water bill =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sewage bill =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total water and sewage bill =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; What\nis the projected savings on your water and sewage bill (to the nearest dollar)\nfor the entire facilityin present value if you install the ultra-high\nefficiency toilets instead of the high efficiency toilets?&nbsp; The projected monthly water and sewage bill\nif you add the high efficiency toilets will be $30,000. Make sure you calculate\nall interest rates to 4 significant digits, and write all percentages as\ndecimals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Equation (variables only): PV =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; n =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; i<sub>effective<\/sub> =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PV =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PV =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp; How\nmuch more will it cost to install the ultra-high efficiency toilets compared to\ninstalling the high efficiency toilets in present value will it cost (to the\nnearest dollar) for the new toilets, installed?&nbsp;&nbsp; Make sure you calculate all interest rates\nto 4 significant digits, and write all percentages as decimals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a.&nbsp;&nbsp; What\nwill be increase in total price for all the toilets installed if you install\nthe ultra-high efficiency toilets compared to installing the high efficiency\ntoilets (to the nearest dollar)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (type\nyour answer here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b.&nbsp;&nbsp; How\nmuch more will the down payment be on the loan if you install the ultra-high\nefficiency toilets compared to installing the high efficiency toilets (to the\nnearest dollar)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>(type\nyour answer here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c.&nbsp;&nbsp; How\nmuch more will your monthly loan payment (to the nearest dollar) be if you\ninstall the ultra-high efficiency toilets compared to installing the high\nefficiency toilets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(type your answer here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d.&nbsp;&nbsp; How\nmuch will the total cost (to the nearest dollar) in present value for the\ntoilets installed increase if you install the ultra-high efficiency toilets\ncompared to installing the high efficiency toilets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Equation (variables only): PV =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; n =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; i<sub>effective<\/sub> =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PV =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PV =<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp; What\nwill be your net savings if you install the ultra-high efficiency toilets\ncompared to installing the high efficiency toilets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (type\nyour answer here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7.&nbsp;&nbsp; Should\nyou install the high efficiency or ultra-high efficiency toilets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (type\nyour answer here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15. Political Science and Policy response<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assume that you are a Senator within\nyour home state in which determinate sentencing is currently being practiced;\nhowever, you have introduced a bill to switch to indeterminate sentencing. What\nare some of the strengths of indeterminate sentencing that you could use to\npersuade your fellow senators?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16. Globalization in the role of Mass\nMedia in Healthcare and Higher Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will write a paper analyzing\nthe issues of the Globalization&nbsp;in the role of Mass Media in Healthcare\nand Higher Education. This paper should be 2000-2500 words. It should examine relevant\nprofessional issues and real-life dilemmas encountered by members of the topic.\nThe paper should cite at least seven (7) current sources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>APA Guidelines&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time New Roman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12 pt, Double Spaced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17.\nBUILDING AN ETHICS-BASED WORKPLACE CULTURE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assignment Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethics Program Implementation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see by your reading, a lot\nof energy goes into the implementation of an organizational ethics program. And\nLockheed Martin has clearly allotted considerable resources to assuring their\nprogram is successful. In this assignment we\u2019ll be focusing on what the company\ndid to ensure the implementation of a successful program that was flexible\nenough to accommodate the changing needs of the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case Assignment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please address the following questions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On p. 83 Terris discusses the\ncompany&#8217;s ethics code.&nbsp; Why is the code considered important to the\ncompany&#8217;s ethics program?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discuss the importance of ethics\ntraining and employee involvement.&nbsp; What are some of the things Lockheed\ndoes to make the training process interesting and worthwhile?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How does Lockheed measure success with\nrespect to ethics in the workplace?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are some of the things Lockheed\ndoes at the operational level to make their ethics program work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assignment Expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write a 4- to 5-page paper, not\nincluding title page or references page addressing the issue and upload it by\nthe end of this module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your paper should be double-spaced and\nin 12-point type size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your paper should have a separate\ncover page and a separate reference page.&nbsp; Make sure you cite your\nsources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use APA style, and proofread your\npaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upload your paper by the end of the\nmodule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18. BUS ADM 600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The analysis of\nstrategy in the case of Wal-mart 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(20 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please&nbsp;summarize\nits company strategies with supporting activities at the corporate,\nbusiness,&nbsp;andfunctional level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please state how\nthe corporate level of strategy is connected to the business level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stakeholder\nTheory of the Firm:&nbsp;Theory and Application<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(20 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe the\nstakeholder theory&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;RTE&nbsp;breakfast\ncereal&nbsp;firm.&nbsp;Who are the major external stakeholders?&nbsp;Who are\nthe major internal stakeholders?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you are\nthe CEO of&nbsp;a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal company&nbsp;such as General\nMills. Recent research&nbsp;has linked diabetes to an&nbsp;artificial\nsweetener&nbsp;that your company has been using for the last decade. Please\ndiscuss the likely preference of each stakeholder group. Discuss how you\nwill&nbsp;go about deciding whether&nbsp;to&nbsp;continue with the same\nartificial&nbsp;sweetener&nbsp;or to seek alternative yet more costly\nreplacements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>External\nAnalysis: Please describe Porter\u2019s 5-Forces Model in the following order: Power\nof Suppliers, Power of Buyers, Substitutes, Barriers to Entry, and Price\nRivalry from the perspective of Coke and Pepsi concentrate producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(25 points, 5\npoints for each force)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For each force be\nsure to indicate if the power is HIGH, MODERATE or LOW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be sure to\ndefend your assessment of each force with evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Internal\nAnalysis: please list what resources and capabilities qualify as VRIO for the\ncase of Wal-mart&nbsp;2005?&nbsp;(20 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please first\ndescribe the question of value, rarity, imitability, and organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please list the\nresources and capabilities that you identify from Wal-mart under each of the\nquestion of VRIO model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Internal\nAnalysis:&nbsp;Please provide a Value-Chain analysis&nbsp;for the company\nof&nbsp;Coca-Cola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(15 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please\nlist&nbsp;the&nbsp;primary activities&nbsp;in value chain&nbsp;for a soft drink\ncompany such as Coco-Cola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please&nbsp;indicate\nwhether those&nbsp;primary activities were conducted&nbsp;internally or\noutsourced.&nbsp;If outsourced (at certain times or in certain regions), please\nstate the rationale behind such decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BONUS\nQUESTION:&nbsp;Competitive Advantages &#8211; Value Chain and Economic Value\nCreation&nbsp;(10 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Milwaukee\nCheese Company, below are the breakdowns for its cheese production:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Product priced\nat $20\/pound \u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Raw materials\ncost $10\/pound \u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Manufacturing\ncost $1\/pound \u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Packaging cost\n$1\/pound \u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Distribution\ncost $1\/pound \u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sales and\nMarketing cost $1\/pound \u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Overhead allocation\n$1\/pound \u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Production\nfacility rent $3\/pound \u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Employee pay\n$2\/pound<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the\ninformation above, please calculate Milwaukee Cheese Company\u2019s Economic Value\nCreation. Please provide all of your work below in calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19. Outline the cybersecurity issues\nand vulnerabilities of the petrochemical industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Outline the Cybersecurity issues\nand vulnerabilities of the petrochemical industry. Include in your answer\nspecific actions required to improve the security profile of this industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Using Clarke\u2019s\nassessment from chapter&nbsp;six of&nbsp;<em>Cyber War: The Next Threats to\nNational Security and What to Do About It<\/em>, describe&nbsp; America\u2019s\npotential best scenario use of \u201cOffensive Cyberwar\u201d to attack other nation\u2019s\ninfrastructure. Feel free to provide \u2018theoretical\u2019 scenarios and\nwar-gaming&nbsp;actions that would&nbsp;best serve our nation&#8217;s efforts for\ndebilitating a foe\u2019s national infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;20. Starbuck Corporation Case Anaylsis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, we will analyze&nbsp;a\nfull-length case study, which is about Starbucks Corporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 25,000 stores in 75\ncountries and $21 billion in annual revenues, Starbucks is the largest roaster\nand retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Howard Schultz&#8217;s strategic\nleadership was critical in turning Starbucks around. He is now hoping that his\nsecond retirement from the company he built from the ground up will be his\nfinal one. In the meantime, Kevin Johnson, &nbsp;the new CEO, faces several\nchallenges. In particular, the question of maintaining core competencies and\nhow to achieve future growth, both domestically and internationally is central\nto the case. The case also focuses on diversification, as Starbucks is\nbranching out in new areas such as menu extensions including offering alcohol\nas well as rolling out coffee bars with high-end offerings such as a $12 cup of\ncoffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>To-Do\nList &#8211; Week Six:&nbsp;All assignments are required.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Read\nOverview of this case<\/li><li><strong>Reading\nAssignments:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Starbucks\nCorporation<\/li><li><strong>Full-length&nbsp;Case\nassignment:<\/strong>&nbsp;Read\n\u2018Starbucks Corporation\u2019 case, and think about the discussion<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussion questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How\ndid Starbucks create its uniqueness in the first place? Why was it so\nsuccessful (until the mid-2000s)?<\/li><li>Why\nand how did Starbucks lose its uniqueness and struggle in the mid-2000s?<\/li><li>What\nstrategic initiatives did Howard Schultz put in place to re-create Starbucks\u2019\nuniqueness after his return in 2008? Detail each strategic initiative. Explain\nwhy a specific strategic initiative was successful.<\/li><li>Is\nHoward Schultz an effective strategic leader? Why or why not? Buttress your\narguments.<\/li><li>How\nis Starbucks trying to grow in the future? What are its biggest challenges?<\/li><li>What\nrecommendations would you give the new Starbucks CEO, Kevin Johnson, to address\nthe challenges identified in Question 5? Be specific.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After reading the case,&nbsp;you\nare&nbsp;expected to submit&nbsp;a written analysis of the case which ranges\nfrom 3-5, typewritten, double-spaced&nbsp;pages. For the analysis, you should\nconduct additional research on the cases beyond the information provided in the\ncase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Note add references behind sentences\nthat are used from other sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21. Sex Crime Statutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research<\/strong> your Louisiana government website to\nlocate information on a recently adopted sex crime statue in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Write<\/strong> a 550- to 700-word paper in which you\ndo the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Provide\n     a brief summary of the statute, including the intended category of sexual\n     offense. Louisiana&nbsp;<\/li><li>Explain\n     how the statute could impact laws or enforcement in the area.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Provide\n     a brief history of other statutes that may have led to the creation of the\n     current statute.<\/li><li>Describe\n     the range of &nbsp;punishments for violation of the law.<\/li><li>Explain\n     whether the acts identified in the statute are acts that previously were\n     considered &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;accepted practice.<\/li><li>Explain\n     what made this statute a current precedent and if it was derived from a\n     previous law.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format<\/strong> your paper consistent with APA\nguidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22. Analysis of Ground Rules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Write a\nminimum of 3 pages with team experiences you have had in which a team was\neffective and another in which it was not. Write a description of these teams\nand their tasks, paying particular attention to the behavioral expectations for\nwhich the team members held each other accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Describe how ground rules help an effective team perform and work\nwell together.<\/li><li>Analyze prospective differences in ground rules for team members\nand tensions that may result.<\/li><li>Analyze how differences in unspoken ground rules and team members&#8217;\nexpectations cause conflict and damage performance.<\/li><li>Describe the effect of discussing ground rules as a method of team\nlearning.<\/li><li>Analyze applications of change management principles.<\/li><li>Describe an effective team from a real-world experience, including\nthe tasks of the team.<\/li><li>Describe the ground rules applied in an effective team.<\/li><li>Describe an ineffective team from a real-world experience,\nincluding the tasks of the team. Explain the spoken or unspoken ground rules\nthat describe expectations for behavior in an ineffective team.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>23. The Epic of Gilgamesh and Monkey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare\nthe heroes as kings. Monkey as a king of the monkeys has some things in common\nwith Gilgamesh as a king, e.g. a desire for immortality. When they are good\nkings,what virtues do they show?Is one of them better than the other? When they\nare not good kings, what feelings do they share? Who has the greatest flaws as\na king?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please\nuse quotes from the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\npaper should be in MLA guidelines and be around 1000-1250 words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24. Network Design Executive\nPowerPoint Presentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this\nassignment you are to submit the Network Design Executive PowerPoint Presentation\nfor the term paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a\npersuasive Executive PowerPoint presentation of up to 15 slides that you will\npresent to the Executive Committee of Fiction Corporation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PowerPoint\nmust include the following in accordance with Chapter 14 of the text:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Title page<br>\n2. Executive summary<br>\n3. Project goal<br>\n4. Project scope<br>\n5. Design requirements:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Business goals<br>\nb. Technical goals<br>\nc. User communities and data stores<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d. Network applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Current state\nof the network<br>\n7. Logical design<br>\n8. Physical design<br>\n9. Results of network design testing<br>\n10. Implementation plan with a project schedule<br>\n11. Project budget with a return on investment calculation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your assignment\nmust follow these formatting requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be typed,\n     double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins\n     on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific\n     format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>25. Managerial Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last 50\nyears the financial reporting systems have dramatically changed and will\ncontinue to change as the financial world faces changes such as globalization,\nchanging regulations and the increased use of technology. The accounting\nprofession must be ready to not only face these changes but to also adapt to\nthem, providing relevant and reliable information to the many internal and\nexternal users of financial and managerial accounting reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important\nto understand the difference between managerial and financial accounting\nreports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are the chief\nexecutive officer of a multinational corporation that operates wholly owned\nsubsidiaries in several countries. One of the company\u2019s manufacturing plants is\nlocated in Europe. As CEO, respond to the following questions in 400-600 words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What\n     types of internal and external accounting reports will you use in the\n     process of making decisions? &nbsp;<\/li><li>How\n     will the reports differ for a multi-national corporation?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>26. <strong>Resistance\nand Communication \u2013 Walmart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write a four to\nsix (4-6) page paper in which you: (previous paper is attached)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diagnose\n     the reasons for resistance to change.<\/li><li>Interpret\n     the potential causes of resistance in the organization (WALMART). Identify\n     and describe three (3) potential causes of resistance to your change plan\n     (better benefits and better training and development programs). Identify\n     and describe three (3) potential sources of resistance to your change plan\n     &nbsp;(better benefits and better training and development programs).<\/li><li>Create\n     a plan for minimizing possible resistance to your change management plan.<\/li><li>Elaborate\n     on the relationship between resistance to change and communication.<\/li><li>Evaluate\n     three (3) communication strategies.<\/li><li>Recommend\n     one (1) communication strategy that would be applicable to your\n     organization (WALMART). Diagnose why this communication strategy is best\n     for your organization.<\/li><li>Create\n     a solid communication plan for your change initiative.<\/li><li>Use\n     at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment.&nbsp;<strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>Wikipedia\n     and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you choose to submit a video\npresentation, please also submit a one (1) page summary of your presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose the\nwritten paper, your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be typed,\n     double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins\n     on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific\n     format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.<\/li><li>Include a\n     cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student\u2019s name, the\n     professor\u2019s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the\n     reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>27. <strong>Fraud Prevention and Detection Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scenario<\/strong>\n&#8211; You went back to your corporate controllership position with Dingwow Inc.\nSenior Management has assigned you as the team lead to develop a fraud\nprevention and detection plan for the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the Internet, to research the key elements of a fraud\nprevention and detection program, and prepare a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write an eight to nine (8 &#8211; 9) page paper in which you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Evaluate the key elements that should\nbe included in the plan, including a justification as to how the element is\nlikely to protect corporate assets and minimize risk based on your research.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Create an argument to be presented to\nthe senior leadership in support of a fraud prevention and detection plan,\nindicating the consequences of failure to implement the plan. Provide support\nfor your argument.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Create an approach to identify the\nroles and responsibilities of key personnel in the organization, indicating the\nsignificance of each role in the fraud prevention and detection equation.\nProvide support for your rationale.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Compare the roles of management,\ninternal auditors, external auditors, governing bodies, and the board of\ndirectors, and assess how each can contribute to your fraud prevention and\ndetection plan.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Evaluate the tools that you would\npropose to use to make your plan more effective in mitigating or eliminating\nfraud and how you would justify the risk \/ reward ratio of each tool\nrecommended.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Prepare a fraud prevention and\ndetection plan based on your findings, indicating how you would communicate the\nplan to employees throughout the organization.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Predict the future occurrences of\ncorporate fraud and the likelihood that it will be detected by regulatory\nagencies based on your research. Provide support for your rationale. <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use\nat least five (5) quality resources in this assignment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong>\nWikipedia and similar Websites do <strong>NOT<\/strong>\nqualify as quality resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your assignment\nmust follow these formatting requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be typed, double spaced, using Times\nNew Roman font (size 12), with 1\u201d margins on all sides; citations and\nreferences must follow APA<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The cover page containing the title of\nthe assignment, and the reference page are <strong>NOT<\/strong>\nincluded in the required assignment page length.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The specific\ncourse learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Create an approach to implementing a\nfraud detection plan. <\/li><li>Research and analyze the impact of\nfraud on financial reporting within a corporation.<\/li><li>Examine the role that corporate\ngovernance plays in preventing and detecting fraud.<\/li><li>Research and analyze the impact of\nfraud prevention and detection using forensic accounting practices.<\/li><li>Create strategies for communicating\nthe prevention and detection of fraud.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use technology and information\n     resources to research issues in fraud prevention and detection.<\/li><li>Write clearly and concisely about\n     fraud prevention and detection using proper writing mechanics.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>28. Philosophical explication and\nanalysis of the first chapter of &#8220;Being and Some Philosophers&#8221; by\nEtienne Gilson (refer to instructions for specifications).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prompt:\nThe goal of this essay is to understand and explicate, in your own words, what\nGilson has to say in the first chapter. This essay should explain the argument\nthat Gilson makes and comment on the significance of his analysis. In your\nessay you will be expected to touch on the following three problems: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.\nWhat does Gilson mean by the &#8220;existential neutrality&#8221; of our\nconceptual knowledge? How does this frame the problem that Gilson intends to\nstudy in &#8220;Being and some Philosophers&#8221;? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.\nWhat is Parmenides&#8217; answer to the question, &#8220;what is being&#8221;? How is\nPlato the heir and continuator of Parmenides? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.\nHow does plato give rise to the Neo-Platonic &#8220;metaphysics of the\nOne&#8221;? What problems does such a metaphysics pose for a Christian thinker?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Specifications: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nessay should be 6-8 pages (double spaced), 12 point in the &#8220;Times New Roman&#8221;\nfont, with one inch margins, plagiarism free, and proofread. Helpful Tip:\nGilson&#8217;s book is a philosophical analysis of the ways that various philosophers\nhave understood the meaning of being in the Platonic tradition. His goal is to\npresent not a history of metaphysics, but rather a thinking through of the\nviews of several historical philosophers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29. ChE 230Problem Set 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>75 Points. <\/strong>You are to optimize a series of two heat\nexchangers. The first heat exchanger uses low-pressure steam as a utility. The\nsecond heat exchanger uses medium-pressure steam. The third uses high-pressure\nsteam. Together, the heat exchangers must bring a 1.5 kg\/s stream of Dowtherm\nfrom 25C to 220C. Dowtherm has a heat capacity of 6.0 .\nBoth types of steam enter as a saturated vapor and leave as a saturated liquid\n(so the utility stream does not change temperature). The following table\nsummarizes the relevant properties:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>lps<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>mps<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>hps<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>Temp (C)<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  160\n  <\/td><td>\n  187\n  <\/td><td>\n  254\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong>Cost<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  $13.28\/GJ\n  <\/td><td>\n  $14.19\/GJ\n  <\/td><td>\n  $17.70\/GJ\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat\nexchangers are costed by their area. To determine the area, the following\ndesign equation must be used<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Where &nbsp;is the heat duty, &nbsp;is the overall heat transfer coefficient (, &nbsp;is the area of the heat exchanger, and &nbsp;is the log-mean temperature difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>See the following diagram for more\ninformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Heat exchangers are costed according to the\nfollowing equation<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;where A is area in m<sup>2<\/sup>. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since there are two intermediate\ntemperatures, this is a multivariable optimization. You are to optimize this\nsystem two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Set&nbsp; , then minimize\nthe EAOC with respect to using golden\nsearch. Once you get the optimal, keep that\nconstant, and minimize the EAOC with respect to , again using\ngolden search. Repeat this process once more to see if the optimal temperatures\nchange. This is called a \u201cgreedy\u201d optimization. (Greedy because you only look\nat one variable over all others at a time.) Was this technique effective for\nthis system? <\/li><li>Use\na grid search to minimize the EAOC with respect to both temperatures\nsimultaneously. You can then use solver or fmincon to see how closely the\nsolutions match. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>30. Self-Defense Essay for Criminal\nLaw<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructions:\nYou have been asked to give a lecture to a group of first-time gun owners about\nself-defense. Explain when force may be used in self-defense. What about deadly\nforce? How will you instruct the session differently if you are in a\nstand-your-ground jurisdiction? -1000 word minimum, 1500 maximum length.\n-FORMAT: Set in APA or MLA format, typed in Times New Roman 12-point font, 1\u201d\nmargins, Double-spaced, Spell-checked, and Proofread. -Plagiarism will not be\ntolerated on any assignment. Always cite your sources. -No images. Create a\nsuccessful academic prose that is readable, coherent, and grammatically\nappropriate for the college level. Begin by introducing the topic.\n(Introduction) You will then use a minimum of three (3) resources to gather\nfacts about the topic. (Body) Finally, you will report your findings.\n(Conclusion)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31. Business<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a business is\nnot focused on sustainability, value may be solely determined outside its\ncustomers\u2019 interest in green behavior. Suppose a restaurant makes a\ngreat-tasting hamburger. Very few of its customers might care whether or not\nthe restaurant engages in green business practices. However, what if there are\ntwo restaurants that make equally great-tasting burgers, but one is green while\nthe other is not? Many customers may choose the green business, because the\nbusiness adds value to its offerings by engaging in sustainable practices. In\nthe case of sustainable products, meaning those products made with an effort to\nbe environmentally and socially responsible, sustainability plays a large role\nin the customers\u2019 decisions to buy, and tends to be central to the company\u2019s\nbrand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify\na Saudi business that may not yet be focused on sustainability. Suppose this\ncompany decides it would like to deliver products that are more socially,\nenvironmentally, and economically superior. In a 4-5 page paper, not including\nthe cover and reference pages, present the company with the total value\nproposition from a sustainability perspective. In that total value proposition,\ninclude a discussion of use values and nonuse values for the business\u2019 green\nproducts. How should the business determine WTP, WTA, or consumer surplus? Your\nrequired readings this week provide insight which will aid you in your\nanalysis. Make sure to cite and reference any information gleaned from those\ndocuments. Additionally, include two current and scholarly sources beyond the\ncourse materials and readings to support your analysis. Current sources are\nthose published in the most recent five years. Scholarly sources come from\npeer\u2019s reviewed journals. Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing\nstandards and APA style guidelines, citing references as appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32. Capital Financing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does\nfinancial innovation in health care improve productivity and&nbsp; consumer\nwelfare the way technological innovation does? Why or why not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33. Healthcare and Macroeconomics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the factors given below is more\nimportant in determining how much to spend on medical care:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How\nsick people are.<\/li><li>How\nmuch money is available.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Who should be determining which factor is more\nimportant? Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34. STAT 3502 C &#8211;\nAssignment 2 Carleton University Winter 2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. (5 points) Let\nX be a positive and continuous random variable for which E[X] exists. Show\nthat: E[X] = Z \u221e 0 (1 \u2212 F(x))dx, where F is the cdf of X. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Customers\narrive at a checkout counter in a department store according to a Poisson\ndistribution. Let X be the number of customers arrivals during a one-hour\nperiod such that X \u223c P oisson(\u03bb),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(a) (4 points) Show that Var(X) = \u03bb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Let \u03bb = 7.\nDuring a given hour, what are the probabilities that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>i. (4 points) no\nmore than three customers arrive?. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ii. (4 points) at\nleast two customers arrive?.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;iii. (4 points) exactly five customers\narrive?. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. (6 points)\nPast experience shows that the number of accidents per month is modelled by a\nrandom variable N with p(n) = P(N = n) = 1\/ (n + 1)(n + 2), <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>where n = 0, 1,\n2, &#8230;. Calculate the probability of at least one accident during a particular\nmonth, given that there have been at most five accidents during that month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. (6 points) The\nannual rainfall (in inches) is normally distributed with \u00b5 = 40 and \u03c3 = 4.\nAssuming rainfalls are independent from year to year, what is the probability\nthat starting with this year, it will take more than 10 years before a year\noccurs having a rainfall of over 50 inches?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;5. Headway time (HT) (in seconds) in a traffic\nflow (time elapsed between the passage by a fixed point of two successive cars)\nhas pdf f(x) = \u03b1\u03bb\u03b1 (\u03bb + x) \u03b1+1 , where x \u2265 0, \u03b1 &gt; 0, and \u03bb &gt; 0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(a) (4 points) Check this actually is a pdf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) (4 points)\nCompute HT\u2019s cdf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Let \u03b1 = 0.5\nand \u03bb = 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;i. (4 points) What is the probability of HT\nabove 7 sec. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ii. (4 points)\nWhat is the probability of HT between 2 and 6 sec? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>iii. (5 points)\nFind an expression of the (100p)th percentile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>iv. (4 points)\nFind the HT\u2019s median. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>v. (4 points) 75%\nof the HT are below which value? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. (6 points) * A\nbaseball team has scheduled its opening game for April 1. If it rains on April\n1, the game is postponed and will be played on the next day that it does not\nrain. The team purchases insurance against rain. The policy will pay 1000 for\neach day, up to 2 days, that the opening game is postponed. The insurance\ncompany determines that the number of consecutive days of rain beginning on\nApril 1 is a Poisson random variable with mean 0.7. What is the standard\ndeviation of the amount the insurance company will have to pay? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. (6 points)\nSuppose you throw a die and say that you have success if you get 5 or 6. You\nwant to get two such successes. What is the probability that you need exactly\n10 tries for this? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Suppose that\n25% of all students at a large public university receive financial aid. If 65\nstudents are sampled, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) (5 points)\nWhat is the probability that at most 10 of them receive aid? (Use normal\napproximation to binomial). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) (5 points)\nWhat is the approximate probability that between 5 and 15 (inclusive) receive\naid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;9. In an assembly-line production of\nindustrial robots, gearbox assembles can be installed in 1 minute each if holes\nhave been properly drilled in the boxes and in 10 minutes if the holes must be\nredrilled. Twenty gearboxes are in stock, 2 with improperly drilled holes. Five\ngearboxes must be selected from the 20 that are available for installation in\nthe next five robots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(a) (5 points) Find the probability that all 5\ngearboxes will fit properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) (5 points)\nFind the mean, variance and standard deviation of the time it takes to install\nthese 5 gearboxes. (Hint: Denote by X the number of improperly drilled\ngearboxes in the sample of 5, determine the distribution of X, and represent\nthe total time as a function of X.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. (6 points)\nThe number of years a certain type of TV functions is exponentially distributed\nwith an average lifetime of 6 years. If Jones buys a used TV (3-year old, say),\nwhat is the probability that it will be working after an additional 6 years?\n(Comment: You will find that this probability is the same as the probability\nthat the TV will function after 6 years from the beginning. That is, the TV\ndoes not actually get old. This is the so-called memoryless property of\nexponential distribution.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Problems marked\nby a star are inspired from old actuarial exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35. ITS 835 Enterprise Risk Assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Final Research Paper <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write a research paper on the topic: <strong>What are the main drivers for successful\nERM implementations in organizations? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your research paper should be\nminimally 6 pages (double space, Font &#8211; Georgia with font size 12). The\nresearch paper needs to refer to the following sources <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rubino, M.\n(2018). A comparison of the Main ERM frameworks: Howq Limitations and Weakness can be Overcome\nImplementing IT GOvernance. Internation Journal of Business and Management,\n13(12). <\/li><li>In addition the\nresearch paper needs to minimally refer to 3 peer reviewedq journal papers <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following case studies from your\nbook need to be referenced in your research paper&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chapter 30,\n\u201cAlleged Corruption at Chessfield: Corporate Governance and theq Risk Oversight Role of the Board of\nDirectors\u201d&nbsp; <\/li><li>Chapter 31,\n\u201cOperational Risk Management Case Study: Bon Boulangerie\u201dq <\/li><li>Chapter 34,\n\u201cTurning Crisis into Opportunity: Building an ERM Program atq General Motors\u201d&nbsp; <\/li><li>In addition you\nneed to refer to at least two other case studies that we haveq covered so far in the course <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The research needs to minimally\ndiscuss the role of the following factors in successful ERM\nimplementations&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Corporate\ngovernance<\/li><li>Risk frameworks\nsuch as COSO, ISO 31000q&nbsp; <\/li><li>Information\nTechnology <\/li><li>Operational\nfactors <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please do not describe the case\nstudies from the book but focus on elaborating on key points and examples from\nthe case studies that support the research topic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bibliography should be included as\na separate page and is not part of the 6 page requirement. Student assignments\nwill be run through Safe Assignment. Please ensure to check the safe assignment\nresult prior to submitting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>36. HCM 4025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>E-Prescribing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>E-prescribing is the\ntransmission of prescription or prescription-related information using\nelectronic media between a prescriber, dispenser, pharmacy benefit manager, or\nhealth plan, either directly or through an intermediary, including an\ne-prescribing network.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In an effort to\nunderstand the benefits and cautions about e-prescribing, conduct thorough\nresearch. For your assignment, create a 4- to 5-page report in Microsoft Word\ndocument consisting of your research findings covering your responses to the\nfollowing questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Evaluate three pros and three cons of e-prescribing.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Summarize the e-prescription standards as described by the National\n     Council for Prescription Drug Programs.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Evaluate the projected cost and time savings as estimated by the\n     United States Department of Health and Human Services.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Comment on the controversy surrounding the 2013 e-prescribing\n     penalty.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use the following\nresources, and 2 outside resources and your text book for this assignment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ratanawongsa, N.,\nLenny L. S. Chan, Fouts, M. M., &amp; Murphy, E. J. (2017). The challenges of\nelectronic health records and diabetes electronic prescribing: Implications for\nsafety net care for diverse populations.<\/strong> <strong><em>Journal of Diabetes Research, 2017<\/em><\/strong>\n<strong>doi:10.1155\/2017\/8983237<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Juszczyk, D.,\nCharlton, J., McDermott, L., Soames, J., Sultana, K., Ashworth, M., . . .\nGulliford, M. C. (2016). Electronically delivered, multicomponent intervention\nto reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections in\nprimary care: A cluster randomized trial using electronic health records-REDUCE\ntrial study original protocol.<\/strong> <strong><em>BMJ Open, 6<\/em><\/strong><strong>(8)\ndoi:http:\/\/dx.doi.org.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu\/10.1136\/bmjopen-2015-010892<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Support your\nresponses with examples in a 3-6 page APA formatted Word Document. Include an\nintroduction and conclusion. Cite any sources in APA format.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37. M7a3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assignment 3: Course Project Task XII<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Submission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s now time to complete your\ndissertation paper. In the previous modules, you tried different statistical\nanalyses as possible approaches for your final prospectus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, submit your Final Prospectus\nProject including a cover page and the following subheadings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An abstract of the prospectus project.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduction: A one-page overview of\nthe background theory, definitions, and questions for the study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goals: A one-page summary of specific\ngoals and hypotheses for the study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sampling and sample size: In one to\ntwo pages, describe your sample size and the sample. Address the following\npoints: <br>\n<br>\n<br>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who, how, and how many?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How did you come to these decisions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How does your proposed sample size\nrelate to the planned power?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Operational definitions of variables\nincluded in your study, which are as follows. <br>\n<br>\n<br>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Independent variables (IVs): What they\nare and how are they measured or defined in the actual research operations of\nyour study? For example, what exactly are the treatments being compared? Give\nspecifics of how they vary in such things as intensity, content, and length and\ncite supportive references for background information including the effect\nsizes. This will depend on the number and types of IVs and levels or categories\nof each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dependent variables (DVs): What they\nare and how are they measured in the actual research operations of your study?\nHow was the measurement technique developed? What are the reliabilities,\nvalidities (citing supportive resources), and level of measurement of each\nmeasure? Is the resulting score a single item score or a composite score? How\ndo you interpret the score? Are there norms available for interpreting the\nscore? What were the known relationships between and among the measures prior\nto your data collection? Are there covariates (CVs) you plan to use? If so, how\nare these measured and what are all the details of these measures (repeat all\nthe questions for the DVs)? This again will depend on the number of DVs.\nHowever, sufficient information should be given for each to answer all these\nquestions. This could take several pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Procedures: Detail exactly how you\nplan to develop measurements (if not already developed) and to obtain\nparticipants or observations. How are your procedures compatible with ethical\nand legal standards of research including institutional review board (IRB)\nexpectations? (This could be two pages long if no new development instrument is\nbeing developed, but it could be longer if you need to detail such things as\nthese procedures and the establishment of reliability.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Results: Detail your plans for using\nstatistical analyses to evaluate each of your research questions or hypotheses.\nHow will you assemble and prepare your data for SPSS analysis? Given your\nstatistical analysis(es), how will you do such things as screen data, make any\nnecessary modifications in the database, and compute composite scores, if\nnecessary? How will you proceed with your statistical analysis(es)? Give sample\noutcome tables (with dummy data) that would be part of what you would be\npresenting if you were reporting this as actual study results. Depending on the\nstudy and the statistical methods used, this could be two to three pages long\nfor each question or hypothesis. However, this is variable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussion: Point out possible\nlimitations or problems with your design and any ideas for ways to improve on\nthem. (This could be, at most, two pages long.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Appendix: Include copies of your test\ninstruments and\/or other supporting information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Final Prospectus Project should\nbe of 10\u201315 pages (plus Appendix, if included). Present it in Microsoft Word.\nName your file R7034_M7_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc. Submit it to\ntheSubmissions Area by the due date assigned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>:\nYour facilitator will assign you one research proposal submitted by a classmate\nfor peer review in Module 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All written assignments and responses\nshould follow APA rules for attributing sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assignment 3 Grading Criteria Maximum Points<\/strong> Provided an introduction with an adequate\nsummary of the introductory background theory, definitions, and questions for\nthe study.8Identified and described specific goals and hypotheses for the\nstudy8Described and justified sampling and sample size.12Identified and\noperationally defined all variables to be used or measured in the study and\naddressed relevant questions for IVs and DVs12Analyzed and described a plan to\ndevelop measurements and explained how the procedures are compatible with IRB\nexpectations16Identified and justified statistical analyses to be used to\nevaluate each of the research questions or hypotheses.16Provided a discussion\nof possible limitations or problems with the design.16Included flawless copies\nof test instruments, projected assignment activities with a timeline, and\/or\nother supporting information.12Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner;\ndemonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of\nsources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.<strong>4Total:104<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38. Research Paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop\na Complete Disaster Recovery Plan to be submitted to the executive board of\nyour company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only\nMS Word (.doc, .docx) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF) formats are acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please\nnote that this is a formal writing, all references (peer-reviewed) mostly must\nbe cited appropriately within the text and clearly avoid plagiarism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\npaper should have a&nbsp;minimum of 10 pages, 1.5 spacing and Times New Roman\nfont.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nminimum of 5 peer review references must be provided. Reference style is\nAPA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With\nalso 10 slides of PPT. Slides may also contain visuals and\/or graph content to\nenhance your presentation. Include speaker notes of at least 50 words per\nslide. Use 12-point Times New Roman and APA citations and reference page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>39. Discussions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Discussion Topic 1<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Great Recession of 2008\u20132009, (1) what actions would have\nbeen required of Congress and the President had a balanced budget amendment to\nthe Constitution been ratified?&nbsp; (2) What\nimpact would that have had on the unemployment rate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Discussion Topic 2<\/em><\/strong>\n\nExplain how decr\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Discussion Topic 2<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explain how decreased domestic investments that occur due to a budget deficit will\naffect future economic growth<strong><em>. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40. M7a2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assignment 2: Prospectus Project Task XI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning\nDiscriminant Analysis or Logistic Regression Analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nthis project task, you will formulate a research question for your study that\nwould be compatible with the use of either a discriminant analysis or logistic\nregression analysis of selected data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For\nthis assignment, write a response to the following points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Identify one dependent variable (DV) or\n     criterion variable and three predictor variables from your selected\n     variable set that would fit the requirements of discriminant analysis or\n     logistic regression analysis. Create new variables if you don\u2019t have\n     exactly what you would need to do this type of analysis.<\/li><li>State your research question in a manner\n     compatible with the selected type of classification analysis.<\/li><li>Elaborate on your design for using\n     discriminant analysis or logistic regression analysis for your study.\n     Describe and justify the methods you propose for each of the following\n     (discuss any possible concerns or limitations in the proposed methods):<br>\n     <br>\n     <br>\n     <ul><li>Determining sufficient sample\n      size: Specify considerations for the selected alpha level, desired power,\n      desired effect size, and the validation checks you may plan.<\/li><li>Selecting a sample: How would\n      you ensure representativeness?<\/li><li>Performing statistical analyses:\n      Include the method to be used and validation checks.<\/li><li>Screening data and evaluating\n      assumptions: Are any data transformations or modifications required? If\n      yes, describe.<\/li><li>Interpreting the outcomes in\n      relation to the stated hypothesis(es).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Present\nthe response in Microsoft Word. Name the file\nR7034_M7_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc and submit it to the&nbsp;<strong>Discussion\nArea<\/strong> by <strong>the due date assigned<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Through the end of the module<\/strong>, review your\npartner\u2019s research question description and design for using a discriminant analysis\nor logistic regression analysis. Post a response addressing the following\npoints:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What are the challenges and strengths in\n     the design of your partner?<\/li><li>How does the design promote sample\n     representativeness?<\/li><li>What are your thoughts about the proposed\n     sample size?<\/li><li>How will the methods for analyses serve\n     the goals of the study?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All\nwritten assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing\nsources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum Points<\/strong>Accurately\nidentified one DV or criterion variable and three predictor variables that\nwould fit the requirements of discriminant analysis or logistic regression\nanalysis.8Accurately identified and described the research question for design\nin a manner compatible with the selected type of classification analysis.8Determined\na procedure for planning a sample size appropriate to the scope of the study\nand the alpha level8Identified and clearly described any concerns or\nlimitations of the plan.8Determined a procedure for sample selection consistent\nwith the underlying assumptions of representativeness and identified any\nconcerns and limitations in the plan.8Identified and justified the\nclassification analysis method to be used and described a technique for\nvalidating the results.8Determined a procedure for data screening and the\nevaluation of assumptions and described any data transformations or\nmodifications required.8Justified a method for interpreting outcomes in\nrelation to the stated hypothesis(es).8Evaluated and critiqued partner\u2019s plans\nindicating strengths and limitations in the design, sample size, sample\nselection, and the chosen method of analysis.16Wrote in a clear, concise, and\norganized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation\nand attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and\npunctuation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>41. Costing Method<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use the\n     Internet to research the annual report of at least one (1) merchandising\n     company. Determine which costing method (Last In First Out [LIFO], First\n     In First Out [FIFO], or weighted average cost) that is used to record\n     inventory by your selected company.<\/li><li>Identify the\n     three (3) primary advantages and three (3) primary disadvantages of using\n     the costing method (LIFO, FIFO, and weighted average) that is used to\n     record inventory.<\/li><li>Provide\n     support for your response.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>42. HCM4012<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workforce Shortage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allhealth.org\/publications\/Medicare\/Health_Care_Workforce_104.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>to read the health\ncare workforce shortage and its implications on America&#8217;s hospitals, at the\nAmerican Hospitals Association&#8217;s (AHA) website.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select a hospital,\nwhich is not more than two hours away from your place of residence. Based on\nyour readings and understanding, create a 5- to 6-page report in a Microsoft\nWord document, that includes:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A plan for a rural,\nmedium-sized hospital to deal with short- and long-term workforce shortages.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your plan should\ninclude the following elements:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Introduction<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Problem description of the healthcare workforce shortage and its\n     implications<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><ul><li><strong>The aspects that need immediate attention and aspects that need\n      long-term attention<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Provide a rationale on why these aspects need attention<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A description of the financial implications for these issues<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Evaluation of alternatives with an explanation of the risks\n     associated with these problems<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Your recommendations to solve these problems&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>An explanation of the methods to measure the success of the\n     plan&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A description of the next steps, if the plan failed&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Reference list<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To support your work,\nuse your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online\nLibrary. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide\nreferences for the citations in APA format.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submission Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Your assignment should be addressed in an\n     5- to 6-page document.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>43. Business Forum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WATCH:\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fsU9N6A18sY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please\nreview this ted talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based\non what you read in the text, in at least 150 words, discuss three things you\nagree with or disagree with, or a mix of agree\/disagree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use\nat least three key terms in<strong> bold<\/strong> from your text in your post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>44. M7a1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assignment 1: SPSS Discriminant Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While\nregression analysis evaluates the ability of multiple predictor variables to\npredict values on a single continuous variable, discriminant analysis evaluates\nthe ability of multiple predictor variables to predict classification on a\nsingle categorical variable. Discriminant analysis can also be viewed as the\nreverse of a MANOVA: In MANOVA, the IVs are the groups and the DVs are the\npredictors. In DA, the IVs are the predictors and the DVs are the\ngroups.&nbsp;(In order to avoid semantic confusion, it\u2019s easier to refer to IVs\nas the predictors\u2014or discriminating variables\u2014and to DVs as the grouping\nvariables.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nemphases of MANOVA and DA are different. While MANOVA seeks to find a linear\ncombination of variables that will maximize the test statistic, DA is used to\nestablish the linear combination of dependent variables that maximally\ndiscriminates among groups. DA is used to predict membership in naturally occurring\ngroups and to determine if a combination of variables can reliably predict\ngroup membership. Several variables are included in a study to see which ones\nbest contribute to the discrimination between groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nwith factor analysis, discriminant functions are identified through the\nanalysis, but it remains for the researcher to provide a meaningful\ninterpretation and labeling of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use\nthe <strong>Discussion\nArea<\/strong> to ask for help in completing the tasks from your\nclassmates and the facilitator; likewise, offer your suggestions to those\nasking for help. Participating in this community of scholars will help you\nclarify processes, solve problems, and gain the immediate reinforcement you\nneed to quickly solidify gains that you\u2019re making in working with multiple variables\nand advanced statistics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open\nthe Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) data file created in <br>\n<strong>M6:\nAssignment 1<\/strong>. Use the following variables: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create\na Grouping Criterion Variable: Using the continuous data for Number of Previous\nHospitalizations, transform this into categorical data by assigning patients to\ndifferent categorical groups. You will add a new variable to your data file,\nwhich indicates which group each case falls into. For example, use the\ndescriptive statistics and frequency information for the number of\nhospitalizations to decide your cut-offs for scores to define each group and\nthen to assign patients to a group such as Group 1 (lower number of\nhospitalizations), Group 2 (medium number of hospitalizations), and Group 3\n(higher number of hospitalizations) or you may consider quartiles, a median\nsplit, and dividing by standard deviation units. Justify your method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select\nfive (or more, if justified) continuous variables to use as predictor variables\nfor your analysis. Briefly justify your choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conduct\na discriminant analysis of these data. Use the same methods and choices found\nin the textbook\u2019s sample study. Include tests for homogeneity of group\nvariances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save\nthe SPSS file as R7034_M7_A1_LastName_FirstInitial.sav.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare\na two- to three-page (plus Appendix for tables) response, which presents a\nsummary report of the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>State a research question that could be\n     studied using the specified variables for a discriminant analysis.<\/li><li>Report the results of prescreens for the\n     missing data, multivariate outliers (Mahalanobis distance), univariate\n     normality, and linearity (bivariate scatter plots). Indicate if any\n     transformations or other decisions are required.<\/li><li>In your Appendix, report group\n     descriptive statistics, analysis of variance (ANOVA) summary tables,\n     summary of steps, eigenvalues, Wilks\u2019 lambda table, standardized\n     discriminant function coefficients, cannonical correlation or structure\n     matrix, classification of results, and discriminant function means.<\/li><li>Summarize the results of the discriminant\n     analysis, including an interpretation of discriminant functions. Compare\n     the outcomes in terms of the research question.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Create\nyour response in Microsoft Word. Name your file\nR7034_M7_A1_LastName_FirstInitial.doc. Submit your response to the <strong>Discussion&nbsp;Area<\/strong>\nby<strong>&nbsp;the\ndue date assigned<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All\nwritten assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing\nsources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assignment 1 Grading CriteriaMaximum Points<\/strong>Correctly\ncreated a nominal variable for number of hospitalizations and assigned cases to\neach group.4Identified and justified choice of continuous variables to use as\npredictor variables for the DA.4Accurately interpreted the results of\nprescreens for the missing data, multivariate outliers, univariate normality,\nand linearity.8Conducted discriminant analysis and reported the results\ncorrectly for group descriptive statistics, ANOVA summary tables, summary of\nsteps, eigenvalues, Wilks\u2019 lambda table, standardized discriminant function\ncoefficients, correlation coefficients or structure matrix, classification of\nresults, and discriminant function means.36Presented an informative narrative\nsummary of the analysis.24Participated actively in the <strong>Discussion\nArea<\/strong> by asking for or providing clarification of a response,\naddressing gaps, offering suggestions, and asking for help, as needed.8Wrote in\na clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in\naccurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate\nspelling, grammar, and punctuation.4<strong>Total:88<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>45. PURPOSE-DRIVEN MARKETING Portfolio\nEssay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My Portfolio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>MARKETING STRATEGY<\/strong>. Imagine you work at a large multi-brand\ncompany of your choosing (e.g., Apple, Nestle, Unilever). (a) BRAND DEVELOPMENT\nSTRATEGIES. Imagine you are hired as a Brand Manager for any one brand at the\ncompany. Name the brand (e.g., iPhone). Using the slide titled \u201c4 Brand\nDevelopment Strategies,\u201d detail 4 pathways to grow the Brand. (i) LINE\nEXTENSION. (ii) BRAND EXTENSION. (iii) MULTIBRAND. (iv) NEW BRAND. (v) Rank\norder the anticipated success of these 4 strategies and explain your reasoning.\n(b) BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES. Flash forward a few years, imagine you are now\npromoted to a Vice President position for a region of your choosing. Name the\nregion (e.g., USA). Using the slide titled \u201c4 Strategies for Growing\nBusinesses,\u201d detail 4 pathways to grow the Company. (i) MARKET PENETRATION.\n(ii) PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. (iii) MARKET DEVELOPMENT. (iv) DIVERSIFICATION. (v)\nRank order the anticipated success of these 4 strategies and explain your\nreasoning. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>PURPOSE-DRIVEN INNOVATION<\/strong>. Think of a purpose-driven innovation in each\nof the following market categories: (a) TRANSPORTATION, (b) FOOD AND BEVERAGES,\nand (c) PERSONAL CARE. Within each category, answer these questions. (i)\nCATEGORY INNOVATION. Describe the status quo in the product category, your\npurpose, and your innovation. (ii) TARGET MARKET. Identify the consumer segment\nwho will be the most likely to value your category innovation. Use demographic,\ngeographic, psychographic, and\/or behavioral variables to define this segment.\n(iii) ANTICIPATED RESPONSE. Anticipate the response and resistance to your\ninnovation from other relevant stakeholders (e.g., activists, employees,\ncommunities, governments, journalists). (iv) PROMOTION MIX. Explain how you\nwould promote this innovation to ensure that it is a success. The slide\nentitled \u201cPromotion Mix\u201d could serve as a checklist of options.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>MAKING THE PITCH<\/strong>. A key step in any marketing project is\npitching your ideas to your colleagues, bosses, partners, and funders. Watch\nany 3 pitches from the TV show Shark Tank on YouTube. You just need to watch\nthe pitch, not the investor negotiations. (a) LINKS. List weblinks for the 3\npitches you selected. (b) THE LEAST EFFECTIVE. In your opinion, which pitch was\nthe least effective and why? If you were to redo the least effective pitch,\nwhat would you do differently? (c) THE MOST EFFECTIVE. Which pitch was the most\neffective and why? If you were to redo the most effective pitch to make it even\nbetter, what would you do differently? (d) PITCHING EXPERIENCE. Describe any\nexperience you have had pitching a new idea to a tough audience and what you\nlearned from the experience. (e) MY PITCH. As an entrepreneur, you are seeking\nventure capital for a new business idea. Please write a short elevator pitch.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>CAREER ADVANCEMENT<\/strong>. Find 5 different job ads (internships or\npermanent jobs) in marketing or other business areas that interest you. Aim for\nas much variety as possible. At least one of these jobs should be at a global\ncompany (e.g., Nestle, P&amp;G, Unilever, etc.). At least one of these jobs\nshould be at a relatively small company in NYC. (a) JOB ADS. Provide web links\nto the descriptions of each of these 5 jobs. (b) VALUES-BASED SELECTION. Which of\nthese jobs most closely aligns with your <a href=\"http:\/\/alturl.com\/spton\">personal values<\/a> and how? (c) LIKELY\nHURDLES. Identify all the educational, experiential, psychological, and\npractical hurdles you might face in securing these jobs. (d) MY NEXT STEPS.\nEnumerate the steps that you are going to take to overcome these hurdles and\nget these jobs in the next few months.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT<\/strong>. (a) COURSE SLIDES. From all the slides\ndiscussed in the course so far, elaborate on 3 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1rGtyb8lB5KfpDds55C2NG4WReEvAVCBJoQCj3-8izrE\/edit?usp=sharing\">course slides<\/a> that could be helpful for\nyour personal or professional goals. Describe when, where, and\/or how you might\nuse the slide. (b) CHARACTER STRENGTHS. Describe 3 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viacharacter.org\/www\/Character-Strengths\/VIA-Classification\">character strengths<\/a> that you think you have\nimproved upon during this course. Describe where you used to be, how you have\nprogressed, and how you hope to develop next. (c) WELL-BEING PILLARS. Do the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1UCFmSOQx6Ffm4BNF3fNz8po6cJTxpT3ptjuWFc9BNoI\/edit?usp=sharing\">pillars of well-being<\/a> exercise. Identify at\nleast 3 actionable insights you learn about your current circumstances.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions for Portfolios<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each portfolio consists of five projects. The recommended word\ncount is at minimum 1000 words per project (or 5000 per portfolio). The\nprojects are purposefully open to customization. Students are free to make\nadaptations to match their specific career interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evaluation criteria<\/strong>. The grade is determined as follows: 50% for completion + 50% for\nquality. What constitutes high quality in business is necessarily defined by\ncompetition. That said, here are some typical quality markers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>readability;\nshorter sentences are generally clearer than longer ones<\/li><li>logic; all of\nthe assumptions and arguments make sense<\/li><li>concepts and\nframeworks from the slides and beyond (e.g., <a href=\"http:\/\/changingminds.org\/explanations\/theories\/a_alphabetic.htm\">Changing\nMinds<\/a>)<\/li><li>all concepts\nand frameworks are explained before they are applied<\/li><li>several\ndifferent sources of data and insights from appropriate sources<\/li><li>useful\nexamples to illustrate the key points<\/li><li>no long quotes,\nwhich signal an inability to synthesize<\/li><li>elegant\npresentation, including clear organization and consistent formatting<\/li><li>conceptual\nillustrations (e.g., process maps, comparison tables)<\/li><li>photographs\nor other images that provide evidence or animate key ideas<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples<\/strong>. Students who have limited exposure to professional business\nreports are encouraged to review examples before producing their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/mgi\/our-research\">Sample\nbusiness trends report<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ifpi.org\/content\/library\/DMR2013.pdf\">Sample\nconsumer trend report<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliverwyman.com\/content\/dam\/oliver-wyman\/global\/en\/images\/insights\/health-life-sciences\/2014\/October\/The-Patient-To-Consumer-Revolution.pdf\">Sample\nindustry trend report<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bipac.net\/bipac\/grassroots_samples\/market_research_report.pdf\">Sample\nmarket research report<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/russellinvestments.com\/-\/media\/files\/us\/insights\/corporate\/2018-global-outlook-first-quarter-update.pdf?la=en\">Sample\nmarket outlook report<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/o1hyfzbrv2x2tlb\/AAAag8cxtZzCQgbyW3HivdNza?dl=0\">Sample\nstudent work<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submission checklist<\/strong>. Consider these items before you submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Does your\ncover page include your own name?<\/li><li>Does your\ntable of contents list page numbers for each project?<\/li><li>Does each\nproject begin on a new page?<\/li><li>Are your\nsources cited in the text and referenced in a works cited page?<\/li><li>Do your\ncitations\/references use a standard format (e.g., MLA)?<\/li><li>Is most of\nthe text in a readable 10-12 font size?<\/li><li>Is your text\nsingle-spaced like most professional reports?<\/li><li>Is each part\nclearly numbered (1, 2, 3\u2026\/a, b, c\u2026\/i, ii, iii&#8230;)?<\/li><li>Is each part\nclearly titled to help guide the reader?<\/li><li>Have you run\na spelling and grammar check?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>46. Movie Critical Review<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch\nthe following film and write a 2-page reaction paper\/review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salt of the Earth: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n3VPWmqaOb4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>47. Case Study<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>APA STYLE- 2\nPages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Synthesis:&nbsp;<em>Suggest ways\nto improve\/strengthen your chosen solution (may use information not contained\nwithin the scenario).&nbsp;Scenario: Security at All Pine Medical Center.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a.&nbsp;Identify\nconcepts and ideas from multiple sources that improve or strengthen your\nsolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b.\nIdentify any new found information and the impact that new information may or\nmay not have on your solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c.\nIdentify potential missing information and the impact that missing information\nmay or may not have on your solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>48. Macro Econ Discussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Go to the internet and find a&nbsp;<em>news<\/em>&nbsp;article\npublished&nbsp;<em>within the last three months<\/em><\/strong> <strong>that discusses&nbsp;balancing the federal\nbudget of the U.S. and fiscal policy, summarize key points and post in the\nDiscussions area.&nbsp; Discuss the current level of the Federal budget deficit\nand the implications of the deficit.&nbsp; Support a proposal for addressing\nthese concerns.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reflection \u2013 the students also should include\na paragraph<\/strong> <strong><em>in the initial\nresponse<\/em><\/strong> <strong>in their own words\nreflecting on specifically what they learned from the assignment and how they think\nthey could apply what they learned in the workplace.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>49. Research Paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop\na Complete Disaster Recovery Plan to be submitted to the executive board of\nyour company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\npaper should have a&nbsp;minimum of 10 pages and APA format. A minimum of 5\npeer reviewed references in APA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50. \u201cNike Sweatshops: Behind The\nSwoosh\u201d (300 Words) Reflection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch\nthe videos below and write a 300-word individual reflection <strong>discussing\ntwo most poignant\/surprising things you learned from this video<\/strong>.\nYou can focus on Jim Keady\u2019s story and mission, any new perspectives this opens\nfor you, and how the issue connects with international business (law) and\ncorporate social responsibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nthis video, Jim Keady, a renowned speaker on social injustice, recounts his\nexperience living in Indonesia for a month on Nike sweatshop worker\nwages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Nike Sweatshops: Behind the Swoosh\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M5uYCWVfuPQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>h<a href=\"https:\/\/bryant.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=1fc54965-63f6-4294-82bc-3eee6c02db1c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ttps:\/\/bryant.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=1fc54965-63f6-4294-82bc-3eee6c02db1c<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\nm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>51. DB3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your\nBeyond the Book Guide, course materials, and online resources, assume the role\nof the office manager and provide the following information for your staff to\nensure they understand the electronic record keeping systems used in the\nmedical office.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;What is a practice management system\n(PMS) used for in a medical office?&nbsp; How is a PMS related to an electronic\nhealth record (EHR) system?&nbsp;Name 2 uses for computers and software\nprograms in a medical office in addition to the electronic health record\nentries and explain what is meant by a computer back up and why it is important\nin a medical office.&nbsp;&nbsp;What is meant by supply chain management and\nwhy is it important in a healthcare organization?\n\n\n\n\n\n\u0007<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Nursing Paper The first step of the EBP process is to develop a question from the nursing practice problem of interest. 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