Category: Essays

Two important policy goals of the government and the Fed are to keep unemployment and inflation low, while at the same time making sure that GDP is increasing at an average of 3% per year. It is important to have the right mix of policies and that all the variables be timed perfectly.

Part 1: Assume that the country is in a period of high unemployment, interest rates are at almost zero, inflation is about 2% per year, and GDP growth is less than 2% per year.

Suggest how fiscal and monetary policy can move those numbers to an acceptable level keeping inflation the same.
What is the first action you would take as the president? As the chairman of the Fed? Why?
What would be your subsequent steps?
Make sure you include both the positive and negative effects of your actions, and include the trade-offs or opportunity costs.

Include the following concepts in your discussion:

Demand and supply of money
Interest rates
The Phillips curve
Taxation
Government spending
Wages
Costs of inflation
The multiplier and the tax multiplier
The idea of tax rebates to stimulate the economy

Part 2: Assume that the country is in a budget deficit and carrying a very large debt. Discuss the dangers of a high debt to GDP ratio and a growing budget deficit. Would this affect any policy changes you discussed in Part 1?

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 750–1,000 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Explain how teen dating violence differs from domestic violence.

Provide examples

The quality of the user experience is very important to the success of an application. In the early days of computing, users often experienced long delays since computing power was poor and networks had comparatively slow throughput. Modern systems have largely eliminated these delays due to increased network and computing power, yet users still report a high level of frustration.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

Describe three (3) reasons users are still frustrated with modern applications.

Suggest one (1) method for reducing the frustrations for each of the reasons you supplied in Question one (1).
Describe methods for determining if user frustration is caused by poor system design or from the natural frustration associated with learning a new software product.
Suggest at least three (3) methods to reduce the frustrations among the disabled population and how this population can be better served.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Using Windows Batch in command prompt.

– Implement division by 0, with error trapping, using if and while() commands,

How: – Append your name, current date and time to a NEW file called results.txt – Use a while loop.

– If the user enters the value 999 for the first or the second number, you must exit the while loop immediately.

– Ask the user to enter the first number.

– Ask the user to enter the second number.

– If the second number is ZERO inform the user and ask for a correct second number.

– If the second number is NOT a zero, do the division, display all numbers in this computation using labels, and add them to the results.txt file.

2 – Using Windows Batch in command prompt.

How: – Use a for loop from 1 to 100.

– Find the results of calculating each number from (1 to 100 mod 3) + 5.

– After the for loop ends, display the average for all previous results and append them to the results.txt file.

3 – Using Windows Batch in command prompt.

– Create a batch file that when executed it will display. Making a pause between each command

1 – For the current computer a detailed configuration report produced for all interfaces, including any configured serial ports.

2 – Findyahoo’s ip address.

3 – Show the active connections in the curret computer

4 – Find the routers used to reach google.com

5 – The host command performs DNS lookups.

Visit the Website of Johnson Controls Inc., located at http://www.johnsoncontrols.com, and review its 2012 financial forecasts. According to the forecasts, Johnson Controls will increase capital investments to approximately $1.7 billion. More than 70% of the company’s capital expenditures in 2012 are associated with growth and margin expansion opportunities.

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

Suggest a methodology to supplement the traditional methods for evaluating the capital investments of Johnson Controls in the emerging markets to reduce risk providing a rationale of how risk will be reduced.

Assess the potential impact of inflation on planned capital investments in China and examine approaches for an accurate evaluation of the investments. Suggest how this knowledge may impact management’s decisions.

Contrast the modifications you would make in evaluating the projects to increase internal capacity in North America to evaluating expansion projects in the global market and how this information will impact the decisions made related to expansion.

Examine the benefits of using sensitivity analysis in evaluating the projects for Johnson Controls and how this approach can provide a competitive advantage for the company.

Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality 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:

Plan and evaluate capital investments.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in managerial accounting.

Write clearly and concisely about managerial accounting using proper writing mechanics

Select a publicly traded company to research and evaluate its Human Resource (HR) and business strategy, HR department job positions, and ways it markets its company regarding human capital. Some company Websites that provide this information are listed below:

Marriott: http://www.arubamarriottcareers.com/JobDescriptions.html
Allstate: http://www.jigsaw.com/id209321_d40/allstate_insurance_human_resources_business_contacts.xhtml
State Farm: http://www.statefarm.com/about/retirees/news_articles/hr_serv_assist.asp
Ford Motor Company: http://corporate.ford.com/careers/career-paths/human-resources?&ccode=US

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy.
Describe the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
Determine which HR job positions you would prefer and explain why.
Analyze how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages.
Propose three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity.
Use at least three (3) quality academic 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 role of human resource management (HRM) in organizations and how it supports the organization’s business strategy.
Evaluate human resource strategies and how these strategies align with business strategies.
Create a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Formulate HRM strategies and policies to recruit, select, place, and retain the most efficient and effective workforce.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in strategic human resource development.
Write clearly and concisely about strategic human resource development using proper writing mechanics

In this assignment, you will study the factors involved in making leaders change agents.

For the assignment, you will put well-known personalities and yourself under the microscope to learn what makes you and the individuals you select not only leaders but also what it takes for leaders to be change agents.

Using the Internet, and periodicals such as Fortune, Business Week, and Forbes, research about the biographies, case studies, and articles of leaders.

Choose any two leaders who you consider to have been very successful change agents and two who you believe have been unsuccessful change agents. Write a brief biography of each of the leaders you selected.

In addition, answer the following questions regarding your chosen leaders:

What were the leaders’ bases of power? How was it gained? What was their reach or influence?
How did the leaders find themselves in the position to serve as change agents? Describe the situation, including the need for a change agent.
What mode did each leader operate in?
Were the leaders successful change agents?
What made the leaders successful or unsuccessful change agents?
What were the similarities between the two successful leaders and the differences between the two successful and two unsuccessful leaders?
Are there factors about the leaders you researched that might have predicted their success or failure before they achieved leadership roles? Explain at least three such factors

This assignment will help you develop an understanding about the life cycle of supply chains including the models that are aligned with it and the cost it bears. In addition, you will develop an awareness of the elements of the supply chain that should be monitored to ensure the desired results are being obtained.

Scenario:

You have been asked to be a guest speaker in a high school business class. Your task is to explain the basic concepts of supply chain management to a group of students. The students will take a quiz on supply chain management based on the information in your presentation.

Instructions:

Develop a creative, engaging, educational handout that students can use to prepare for the quiz. Your handout should accomplish the following tasks.

Diagram and explain the life cycle of a supply chain.
Explain, and provide examples of, the models organizations use to manage forecasting, planning, and inventory.
Examine, and provide examples of, the costs absorbed by organizations with respect to inventory and logistics.
Describe how organizations use various parameters to monitor supply chain performance and provide examples.

Your handout should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner, as well as demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Write a 1–2-page handout in Word format along with a separate title page and reference page. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc

1. The word education is absent from the U.S. constitution. Based on this fact, how is Federal involvement in public education justified?
2. Briefly discuss the two major questions commonly pondered regarding Federal funding of public education: a) How much- what percentage of the total education budget should be federally funded?  B) How-block grants, categorical or general aid?
3. Briefly describe the following federal initiatives and the major impact on public education.
   1. Land ordinances of 1785
   2. Morrill Act 1862
   3. Smith-Hughes Act 1917
   4. National Defense Education Act 1958
   5. Elementary and Secondary Education Act 1965–List and briefly describe the five Titles in the original legislation.
   6. Civil Rights Act 1964
   7. Rehabilitation Act 1973
   8. Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment).
   9. Education for All Handicapped Children Act 1975
   10. Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.

Assignment 5

The courts often generate change in many aspects of society including public schools. The following are cases that significantly impacted public education.

1. What was the major impact of these cases?
   1. Brown v. Board of Education 1954
   2. Kalamazoo Case 1874
2. The following cases are directly related to school finance. You are to prepare a mini-brief on each including Citation (name of the case), Issue, Decision and the impact of that decision.
   1. Serrano v. Priest 1971
   2. San Antonio v. Rodriquez  1973
   3. Rose v. Council 1989
3. Read text on the Florida Adequacy suit and write 2 or three sentences on the issues.
4. Scan ( read over ) in the text issues relating to adequacy, reform efforts and taxpayer retrenchment.

Note:  No written response required on number 4.

Assignment 6

The use of public funds in non-public schools has always been a hot topic. The courts have given direction in this matter. As a public school administrator it is important to be informed in this area.

1. Prepare mini-briefs on:
   1. A. Pierce v. Society of Sisters
   2. B. Aguilar v. Felton
   3. C. Lemon v. Kurtzman (memorize the 3 prongs of the Lemon test-it will serve you well).
2. What is the major argument for the use of public funds for non-public schools?  Against?
3. Briefly discuss the pros & cons of each of the following:
   1. Vouchers
   2. Choice
   3. Charter Schools
   4. Tax Credits

Each assignment should be at least one paragraph and each paragraph should be 150-200 words the assignment should be saved  in .rtf forma

You are required to write a complete laboratory report that covers all three experiments for “Lab 2: Water Quality and Contamination,” using knowledge gained throughout the course. To begin, download the Final Lab Report Template and utilize this form to ensure proper formatting and inclusion of all required material. Additionally, view the Sample Final Lab Report before beginning this assignment, which will illustrate what a Final Lab Report should look like. You must use at least four scholarly sources and your lab manual to support your points. The report must be six to ten pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.

The Final Lab Report must contain the following eight sections in this order:

Title Page – This page must include the title of your report, your name, course name, instructor, and date submitted.
Abstract – This section should provide a brief summary of the methods, results, and conclusions. It should allow the reader to see what was done, how it was done, and the results. It should not exceed 200 words and should be the last part written (although it should still appear right after the title page).
Introduction – This section should include background information on water quality and an overview of why the experiment was conducted. It should first contain background information of similar studies previously conducted. This is accomplished by citing existing literature from similar experiments. Secondly, it should provide an objective or a reason why the experiment is being done. Why do we want to know the answer to the question we are asking? Finally, it should end with all three hypotheses from your Week Two experiments. These hypotheses should not be adjusted to reflect the “right” answer. Simply place your previous hypotheses in the report here. You do not lose points for an inaccurate hypothesis; scientists often revise their hypotheses based on scientific evidence following the experiments.
Materials and Methods – This section should provide a detailed description of the materials used in your experiment and how they were used. A step-by-step rundown of your experiment is necessary; however, it should be done in paragraph form, not in a list format. The description should be exact enough to allow for someone reading the report to replicate the experiment, however, it should be in your own words and not simply copied and pasted from the lab manual.
Results – This section should include the data and observations from the experiment. All tables and graphs should be present in this section. In addition to the tables, you must describe the data in text; however, there should be no personal opinions or discussion outside of the results located within this area.
Discussion – This section should interpret your data and provide conclusions. Discuss the meanings of your findings in this area. Was your hypothesis accepted or rejected, and how are you able to determine this? Did the results generate any future questions that might benefit from a new experiment? Were there any outside factors (i.e., temperature, contaminants, time of day) that affected your results? If so, how could you control for these in the future?
Conclusions – This section should provide a brief summary of your work.
References – List references used in APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Cente