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You are talking with a friend who mentions that he just came back from helping his grandmother set up Netflix to watch on her television set. Your friend says that he feels that it is very challenging for many “non-techs” especially if they are over a certain age to utilize effectively much of the new technology. Computers, tablets, smart phones, etc.. Hearing this you wonder if this might be an opportunity for a new venture. You can combine answers in a narrative if you wish. Also be sure to explain the “WHY”.

a) What would be the steps to evaluate this opportunity?

b) Making some assumptions (explain) what sort of venture would you propose to take advantage of the opportunity?

c) Before moving forward you might choose to apprentice. What might this look like?

d) Discuss the pros and cons of franchising this concept. What would a possible franchise ential?

e) What would be the pros and cons of developing a business plan for your new venture?

f) How would the Fish Philosophy be integrated into your new venture?

g) Anything else you want to tell me about your venture?

h) How would you rate this venture

You are talking with a friend who mentions that he just came back from helping his grandmother set up Netflix to watch on her television set. Your friend says that he feels that it is very challenging for many “non-techs” especially if they are over a certain age to utilize effectively much of the new technology. Computers, tablets, smart phones, etc..

Hearing this you wonder if this might be an opportunity for a new venture.

You can combine answers in a narrative if you wish. Also be sure to explain the “WHY”.

a) What would be the steps to evaluate this opportunity?

b) Making some assumptions (explain) what sort of venture would you propose to take advantage of the opportunity?

c) Before moving forward you might choose to apprentice. What might this look like?

d) Discuss the pros and cons of franchising this concept. What would a possible franchise ential?

e) What would be the pros and cons of developing a business plan for your new venture?

f) How would the Fish Philosophy be integrated into your new venture?

g) Anything else you want to tell me about your venture?

h) How would you rate this venture

Research ONE of the following four companies:

Apple

Google

Coca Cola

American Airlines

Respond to the four writing prompts below. Your responses must include information from your course materials and from outside research, including at least two resources from the CSU Online Library and at least two online sources.

Create a case study summary of the company you have chosen including a general overview of the company and its external environment, a list of its current strategies and objectives, and a financial analysis of the company using ratio analysis.

If the company continues with its present strategies and objectives, where will it be in five years?

If you were the CEO of the company, what strategies would you recommend and why?

Describe the competitive strategies used by the company’s main competitors. Which of these strategies are the

most effective? How can your company combat these strategies? Support your answers.

If you paraphrase or quote words or ideas from your course textbook or other resources, you should cite your sources using APA guidelines. Your case analysis should be at least eight pages in length. Please contact your instructor if you have any questions.

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Assignment 1: Trends in the Workplace

Due Week 3 and worth 200 points

According to the text, there are a number of key trends in the workplace that have significant influences on organizations. HR professionals play a key role in helping organizations respond to evolving trends, comply with federal and state regulations, and manage workplace flexibility. As an HR professional it is important for you to demonstrate your understanding of the ever changing global environment.

Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

Specify the key functional areas of Human Resources Management. Explore the manner in which each function contributes to the overall performance of an organization. Support your response with specific examples of the activities for which HRM is typically responsible.
Examine four (4) federal equal employment opportunity laws. Suggest the primary manner in which each law influences fair employment practices within the organization where you currently work or an organization for which you have worked in the past. Support your response with specific examples of the chosen organization’s employment practices.
According to the text, there are three (3) significant trends affecting organizations today: the aging workforce, diversity, and skills deficiencies in the workplace. Analyze the primary manner in which each of these three (3) trends has impacted the organization where you currently work or one (1) where you have worked in the past. Support your response with specific examples of said impact.
According to the text, workplace flexibility is essential for organizational success in the rapidly changing world. Explore two (2) ways that the organization where you currently work, or one (1) where you have worked in the past, might respond to the need to be flexible. Provide a rationale for your response.
Use at least four (4) quality academic (peer-reviewed) resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Examine the theoretical constructs of human resource management.
Analyze the external environmental factors that impact human resource policies and procedures.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in human resource management foundations.
Write clearly and concisely about human resource management foundations using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills. Click here to access the rubric for this assignment

Do a page by page summary of Sexton (1-1/2 pages)

Example (p.1 – Sexton says blah, blah blah; page 2. Talks about x, y, z).

Then answer the following questions:

a. Why does Sexton think the ultimate racial division is not white/people of color, but Black/non-Black?

b. What is his critique of “oppression olympics?”

c. What does he mean by “people of color blindness?”

d. What do you think of his argument?

2. Assess the different position by Sexton and “We are not all Trayvon” on one hand, and “Native Lives Matter” and “Race Beyond Black and White” on the other hand. 1 page

a. What explains the different perspectives and positions? b. Are these positions reconcilable? If so, how?

c. What is your position on this debate and why?

3. Provide an example in the media of what Sexton would see as an example of anti-Blackness specifically? (1⁄2 page)

You will write the Fifth and last section of the Marketing Plan for this assignment. Use the Marketing Plan guide to identify the sections of the Marketing Plan and the marketing elements contained therein. This assignment will focus on Section 5 – The Promotion Mix/ Personal Selling & Global Markets (Module 5).

Relate all responses using the WBC scenario and the product you have selected to market in Module 1.

Create a 4- to 6-page Word document for this Marketing Plan Section. Apply a standard business writing style using the Market Planning Guide sections as your (headers/ sub heads/ bullets) to your work. Be sure to cite your work in the APA format.

After completing Section 5, assemble and submit all of the sections into a single comprehensive Marketing Plan document. Include a Title Page, Executive Summary, Table of Contents, and Appendix. Your Executive Summary should be compelling as you sum up the marketing elements that are the keys to the successful execution of this plan.

Careers in Marketing

List the sections of the marketing plan.
Identify possible careers associated for each section.
Select two of those career choices and discuss the skills required to secure these two positions.
Determine what steps you can take to develop those skills.

Be sure to provide supporting evidence for your statements. Remember to reference your sources of information.

Write your Careers in Marketing response in a minimum of 200–300 words. Apply a standard business writing style (headers/ sub heads/ bullets) to your work but be sure to cite your work in the APA format

Lululemon Athletica (Lululemon) is a yoga and athletic attire company, with over 200 stores and a

presence in 14 countries. In recent years it has been faced with a number of public relations nightmares,

including a recall of 17% of its Luon pants due to excessive sheerness. Additional issues arose, when

founder and former CEO Chip Wilson made a public statement tying the sheer yoga pants issue to the

size of the woman who tried to wear the pants, stirring a public outcry. A former employee confirmed that

part of the brand strategy was to avoid the selling of larger-sized clothing. Additional outrage arose when

women tried to return the defective pants, and they were asked to bend over to demonstrate the

sheerness of the product. Additionally, investor concerns arose and lawsuits were filed due to executive

bonuses that occurred just prior to the recall.

Evaluate Lululemon from a Marketing perspective using the case study and the known recent history.

Review the their corporate website and any other publically available relevant sources such as the WSJ.

Using the criteria below identify their current marketing practices and make strategic marketing

recommendations for each.

The New York City Teaching Fellows is committed to recruiting Fellows to teach in subject areas where students need them most. Typically our high need subject areas are special education, science, math, bilingual, English, Spanish, and ESL.

If you are interested in teaching science, math, bilingual, English, Spanish, or ESL, please respond to the short answer questions in section A. If you are interested in teaching students with special needs, please respond to the short answer questions in section B.

Please respond to the short answer questions that correspond to your first subject area preference. You must answer the questions in either section A or section B.

A1. Why do you want to teach science, math, bilingual, English, or ESL in New York City? (150 words)

A2. Do you believe you will be effective in improving student academic achievement in these subject areas? If applicable, please include relevant personal, work, academic and/or volunteer experience that supports your interest in teaching one of these subjects. (150-250 words)

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B1. Why do you specifically want to teach students with disabilities/special needs? (150 words)

B2. What challenges do you expect to face teaching students with special needs? What skills or experiences do you have that will help ensure academic achievement for your students? (150-250 words)

Part 2 – Teaching In Low-Income Communities

All candidates for the NYC Teaching Fellows program must complete both questions in Part 2.

Teachers in low-income communities often face challenges such as poor student attendance, limited parental involvement, and low literacy rates. How do you define academic success for students in low-income communities? How does a student’s socio-economic status impact their potential for academic success? (150 words)

Do you believe you will be successful in ensuring high academic achievement for all students coming from low-income communities? Why or why not? Describe any experience (including experience working with low income populations) and/or skills that will help you overcome these challenges. (150-250 words)

Part 3 – Scenario

Three weeks into the school year at a high need school, you notice that one of your eighth grade students is consistently disengaged during lessons. She rarely answers questions, and when you call on her, she typically shrugs her shoulders and says, “I don’t know.” Even when other students are engaged, you often find her listening to her iPod, engaging in off-topic conversation, or putting her head down on her desk. Your assessments show that the student is well-below grade level in reading and mathematics. Answer both of the questions below.

1. What are some likely causes of the off task behavior and what action steps would you take to determine these causes?

2. Explain two ways you would address the student’s low academic performance. To what extent do you believe these strategies will be successful

Part One: Travel to a Record (NOT LP but a place that sells music, Target, BestBuy, Electric Fetus, etc.) store of your choice, this could also be the record section of a department store, and explore the spatial organization and advertising. What is the general layout of the music—pop music in front, classical in the corner, etc…? Where is your favorite music located? Are there any posters or special displays? What music is at eye-level?What music is hard to find/get? What type of music/recordings are feature at listening stations?

Part Two:Visit an online store of your choice that sells music and explore the webpage and all if has to offer. This webpage can be a retailer such as amazon.com or a downloading site such as Itunes or Rhapsody.com. Answer the same questions as listed above in part one

Part Three: Give a summary and reflection on the experiences and compare and contrast the two different music shopping experiences. Final product will be in the form of a report of 4-5 pages in length

Research Apple.inc. Find a minimum of one library source, which will support your thesis in this assignment. Review your assigned weekly lecture and text reading. Select from this reading 3-5 key concepts, which will also support your thesis. The Environment and Corporate Culture, Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility, Managing in a Global Environment, and Managerial Decision Making. In a two to three page paper, address the questions below. Your paper should follow APA format including a title and reference page. The two to three page paper length requirement does NOT include the title page and reference page. Using APA Standards in Your Coursework to ensure you are following the correct format.

Describe some of the key decisions its management has faced within the past year or two. Identify an ethical issue the organization either faces or has faced in the past. If it has not been resolved, provide an analysis of how the issue should be addressed. If it has been resolved, critique how the organization resolved this issue based on the materials you have reviewed on ethical decision-making.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Submitted a two to three page research paper that included one library source and provided 3-5 key course concepts to support work.

10

Described some of the key decisions its management has faced within the past year or two.

15

Identified an ethical issue the organization either faces or has faced in the past.

15

Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner: demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation