Betty can make either “3 bottles of wine and 0 boxes of chocolates” or “0 bottles of wine and

48 boxes of chocolates” or a combination of wine and chocolates. To answer parts (a) through

(c) of this question assume that Betty’s Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) reflects the

property of constant opportunity costs.

a. [10 points] Draw Betty’s PPF.

b. [10 points] Find Betty’s opportunity cost of a bottle of wine in terms of box(es) of

chocolates.

c. [10 points] Suppose Betty takes a course called WINE 103. After the semester is over

she realizes that she can now make either “12 bottles of wine and 0 boxes

of chocolates” or “0 bottles of wine and 48 boxes of chocolates” or a

combination of wine and chocolates. Find Betty’s new opportunity cost of

a box of chocolate in terms of bottle(s) of wine.

2. [10 points] Find the equilibrium price (P), quantity (Q), and revenue in a market

characterized by the following equations:

Q = 200 – 5P [demand]

Q = 5P [supply]

3. [10 points] The owner of a soccer team and local stadium has commissioned a study that

showed the demand by fans for stadium seats (per playing date) to be

P = 22 – 0.2Q

where P is the price of a ticket and Q represents the number of seats (expressed in thousands).

The local stadium seats a maximum of 50,000 per game. Assume that all seats are identical. The

current price has been set at $10 per ticket.

Betty can make either “3 bottles of wine and 0 boxes of chocolates” or “0 bottles of wine and

48 boxes of chocolates” or a combination of wine and chocolates. To answer parts (a) through

(c) of this question assume that Betty’s Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) reflects the

property of constant opportunity costs.

 

a. [10 points] Draw Betty’s PPF.

 

b. [10 points] Find Betty’s opportunity cost of a bottle of wine in terms of box(es) of

chocolates.

 

c. [10 points] Suppose Betty takes a course called WINE 103. After the semester is over

she realizes that she can now make either “12 bottles of wine and 0 boxes

of chocolates” or “0 bottles of wine and 48 boxes of chocolates” or a

combination of wine and chocolates. Find Betty’s new opportunity cost of

a box of chocolate in terms of bottle(s) of wine.

 

 

2. [10 points] Find the equilibrium price (P), quantity (Q), and revenue in a market

characterized by the following equations:

Q = 200 – 5P [demand]

Q = 5P [supply]

 

 

3. [10 points] The owner of a soccer team and local stadium has commissioned a study that

showed the demand by fans for stadium seats (per playing date) to be

P = 22 – 0.2Q

where P is the price of a ticket and Q represents the number of seats (expressed in thousands).

The local stadium seats a maximum of 50,000 per game. Assume that all seats are identical. The

current price has been set at $10 per ticket. How much revenue does the owner make at this

current price?

According to Aronson’s analysis of the Challenger disaster, which of the following most likely did not contribute to the disaster?

• NASA had already conducted two dozen successful launches.

• A school teacher was on board, which had created more publicity than normal.

• At NASA a lift-off decision was a more desirable decision than a delay.

• NASA engineers assured management that all safety measures had been taken.

Explain why you selected this answer.

Applied

2. Suppose you saw a small child eating lima beans with obvious reluctance. When asked why she was eating them if she wasn’t fond of them, she replied, “Because Big Bird eats his vegetables, and I want to be like him!” What type of conformity is she displaying?

• identification

• internalization

• reactance

• compliance

Why is this the best answer and what might explain this type of conformity in a small child?

Research/textbook

3. Aronson and O’Leary conducted a study designed to encourage water conservation among male students showering at the university field house. Under what conditions were students less likely to conserve water. Explain the conditions under which students were more likely to conserve water (by turning off the shower while soaping up).

Research/reader

Article #4

4. Why did Milgram conduct his experiments on obedience? What features, according to this article, helped to account for the high levels of obedience displayed by Milgram’s subjects?

Personal Relevance

5. Define and give examples of compliance, identification, and internalization. Which of these has the most permanent influence on an individual’s behavior? Select one of these responses and describe an instance of your own behavior which might be or have been the result of this particular type of social influence.

Summary

6. Why don’t bystanders come to the aid of victims of injury or crime? Summarize the reasons for non-intervention by bystanders. Summarize the conditions under which some bystanders do respond to someone in distress.

Conceptual

1. The catharsis theory of aggression holds that:

a. aggressive impulses, if kept bottled up, will eventually fade away.

b. one act of aggression usually leads to further aggression.

c. one act of aggression reduces the likelihood of further acts of aggression.

d. frustration leads to aggression.

Why did you select this answer?

Applied

2. The Iroquois Indians lived in peace for hundreds of years as a hunting nation, but in the seventeenth century, trade introduced by Europeans brought the Iroquois into competition with a neighboring tribe. A series of tribal wars developed, and the Iroquois ultimately became ferocious and successful warriors. This series of events suggest that:

a. warlike behavior is the result of uncontrollable aggressive instincts.

b. competition inevitably leads to violence.

c. changing social conditions can lead to changes in aggressive behavior.

d. aggressive behavior ensures evolutionary survival.

Why is this the best answer?

Research/textbook

3. Bushman and Bonacci had an experiment in which people watched violent or sexually explicit or neutral TV shows with advertisements. Under which conditions did men and women recall the advertised products? How did the experimenters explain the reasons for this outcome?

Research/reader

Article #26

4. Explain Malamuth’s findings on the predictors of naturalistic sexual aggression.

Personal Relevance

5. Some people believe that exposure to, or participation in, aggressive behavior is beneficial because it allows people to release their pent-up aggression. Where do you stand on this issue? Do you agree or disagree with this premise? Be sure to back up your answer with examples of relevant research.

Summary

6. Most everyone would agree that reducing human aggression is a worthwhile goal—one that may be crucial to our survival as a species. Summarize two of the several methods for achieving this goal. Support your choices with the relevant research

Problem definition. A statement of the significant decision(s) the decision maker in the case must make and the major problem and the most significant issues faced by the firm and/or person in making the decision.

Situation analysis. This section should include: a. An internal analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of

the entrepreneur or enterprise; the entrepreneur’s and/or enterprise’s goals, objectives, values, preferences, etc.; financial situation, strategy, etc.; b. An external analysis of the markets, industry, competition, etc. in which the entrepreneur and his/her enterprise is operating or will operate.

Options & alternatives. The 2 or 3 most important options which the entrepreneur may take to solve or address his or her problem.

Evaluation. This section should include: a. Evaluative criteria i.e. What standards will be used to determine the viability of each alternative, both in general and relative to other alternatives? b. Actual evaluation of options/alternatives i.e. How does each alternative measure up according to the criteria you established? How do the alternatives compare? This section should help reveal, support and justify your recommendations.

Recommendation(s). A recommendation to the entrepreneur for the action he/she should take to resolve his/her problem or major issue.

Application Case 15.1: Boeing’s Decision to Build the 787 Dreamliner in South Carolina: Good Business Decision or Union Busting?

answer the following questions.

 

1. a) Evaluate the claims made by the union and counterclaims made by the company regarding the charges of unfair labor practices.  Which of the arguments is more persuasive?

 

 

1. b) Does the National Labor Relations Board have the authority to dictate where a company may do business?

 

 

 

1. c) Why do companies like Boeing move significant parts of their operations to right-to-work states like North Carolina?

 

 

 

1. d) If the NLRB were successful in blocking Boeing’s plans to build the 787 Dreamliner in South Carolina, to what degree would this precedent encourage U.S. manufacturers to move some of their operations to overseas locations (as opposed to moving them to right-to-work states)?

Once you have completed all assigned readings and homework along with the discussion, you should be ready to take the quiz. Complete the quiz, which is based on Chapters 9-11 of the textbook.

Pick any three of the five questions. Each answer must be double spaced in APA format and be 250 words in length using Arial 11 or Times New Roman 12 point font. One inch margins all the way around. Sources including the text must be cited.

Summarize the first Intifada as it relates to the recent history of Palestine and the modern nation of Israel. Discuss the tactics employed against Israel and Israeli counterterrorism strategies then and now.
Define the primary sources or causes of Middle Eastern terror and the inability to reach a mutually acceptable peace accord.
Discuss the origins and growth of Uruguay’s Tupamaros. How they were structured and what was their urban philosophy?
Briefly describe how FARC and ELN originated and how they operate.
What is revolutionary terrorism? How does it differ from other types of terrorism?

Read the CJ Writing Rubric to understand expectations for this assignment. Keep the following points in mind:

Demonstrating a clear understanding of the precepts surrounding Israeli and Palestinian issues, preventing the achievement of a peace accord.
Explaining the historical origins and evolution of various terrorist groups in both Israel and Palestine in a well-reasoned manner, supported by the subject matter in the readings.
Define revolutionary ad counter revolutionary terrorism.
Demonstrate an understanding of the emergence and status of terrorist groups in Latin America

Syria has been embroiled in a civil war since 2011. Since the beginning of that war, “more than two million” refugees have fled their homes and many migrants have left the country (Yardley and Pianigiani 2013; Semple 2014). While many of the people migrate to neighboring countries such as Turkey and Lebanon, others make their way to Europe or the United States, both legally and illegally(Stevis 2014). The war and migration have even had some negative impacts on education in Syria (UNICEF 2013).

Provide details about the migration of people from Syria since the beginning of its civil war in 2011, including a discussion of the push and pull factors in migration as well as the destinations of the migrants.

To answer this question thoroughly, you may want to consider the following questions. Why are people leaving Syria? How many people have left? What percentage of Syrians have left their homes? What are the characteristics of those who are migrating to various countries? What are they doing in their new locations? What effects are being felt both in Syria and in the destinations of these migrants?

Sources and Strategies

Choose a variety of sources. First, use the library and/or the internet databases to learn more about this subject. Because this is a current event, please look for up-to-date articles in reputable popular media (for example, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, BBC, etc.). As well, look for expert analysis and historical background by scholars, participants and journalists. Be sure that your search for expert analysis and opinions includes voices from across the political spectrum, and if possible, from outside the United States as well as inside. I’ve given you a start with four sources, shown below. Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source. Nor is any other encyclopedia.

Formatting Requirements

Length: The body of your research essay should be at least 1000 words (use “Word Count” to make sure you meet minimum length of 1000 words). Use Times New Roman font (12 point), with 1 inch margins all around. Begin your response at the top of the page. Do NOT use a title page. Please include your name in the “header.” No other identifying information is needed. Please number your pages. Please send a digital copy as an e-mail attachment. SAVE A COPY FOR YOURSELF.

Tips on Essay Writing

Tips on writing an essay and “21 Writing Tips” are included in the “Research Essay” area on Blackboard. In addition, there is also information on the evaluation criteria

The readings for this module emphasized that although whole families often made the long and arduous journey from South to North together, the prospects that awaited them on the other side often differed greatly between individual family members. For this assignment, reflect on these differences, considering how the family unit was forced to change and adapt to meet the challenges unique to life in America.

Using the module readings, Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research the early twentieth century experiences of the Mexican immigrants. Then, respond to the following:

Examine how the roles of men, women, and children changed because of this migration. What new demands emerged for each group, and how did they seek to meet these new challenges while still maintaining the overall structure of the family. Be as specific as possible, referring wherever possible to examples from the textbook for support.
How did these changes in the traditional roles impact assimilation? Were men, women, or children more likely to assimilate given these newfound roles and why?

Write a 2–3-page paper in the Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Wednesday, February 10, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Grading Criteria and Rubric
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Examined how the roles of men, women, and children changed because of migration.
44
Explained how changes in traditional roles of members impacted assimilation.
36
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Environemental health.

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Discuss one effect of global climate change and how an individual can make a difference for this specific effect. Please support with a valid reference. and suggest an additional behavioral modification as well as at least one post that you disagree with.

Assume you are an instructor of a graduate level Leadership and Ethics course. Using the Caldwell, Hayes, and Long (2010) article as a basis, compare and contrast the concepts of leadership, trustworthiness, and ethical stewardship in a PowerPoint presentation for your students. Be certain to address the following key components:

How do Caldwell et al. define leadership?
In what manner do leaders serve as role models (better or worse) for ethical behavior?
What impact does the concept of trustworthiness have on the level of trust in organizational leadership?
How do Caldwell et al. describe ethical stewardship?
Do you agree with Caldwell et al.’s thoughts on the importance of ethical stewardship?
What is the correlation between leadership, trustworthiness, and ethical stewardship?

Provide specific examples to detail your presentation.

Incorporate appropriate animations, transitions, and graphics as well as “speaker notes” for each slide. The speaker notes may be comprised of brief paragraphs or bulleted lists.

Support your presentation with a minimum of three (3) scholarly resources in addition to your required readings for a minimum of five (5) sources total. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 12-15 slides (with a separate reference slide)

Notes Length: 200-350 words for each slide

Be sure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with references in APA format and style where appropriate. Save the file as PPT with the correct course code information. Upload your assignment using the Upload Assignment button below.

Caldwell, C., Hayes, L., & Long, D. (2010). Leadership, trustworthiness, and ethical stewardship

Focus on the Balance Sheet, which Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. titles Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, and the notes following the financial statements. Answer the following questions in a clear and concise, professional business report. Consider using a table to present some of the information. Use APA format.

What are the balances of net property, plant, and equipment at the company’s year-end for the three most recent years you are researching?
Referring to the notes to the financial statements, what depreciation methods did the company use?
What method does Tootsie Roll use to value its inventory?
What is the amount of the receivables Tootsie Roll expects to collect (this is termed the net realizable value)?
Calculate the fixed asset turnover, the accounts receivable turnover, and the inventory turnover. The formula for fixed asset turnover is Net income divided by net fixed assets. Explain each turnover.