Category: Essays

What is the Political Culture of “Alternative Politics?”

Read the Cohen article, “Solving problems informally: The influence of Israel’s political culture on the public policy process,” assigned for this week. What is the political culture of “alternative politics”? How is “alternative politics” used in the Israeli political process? What is your assessment of alternative politics?

Requirements:

Write a formal two to three page essay complete with citations from at least two outside academic sources from the CSU-Global Library to support your findings.
Cite these on a separate page at the end of the essay and include a title page at the beginning.

MUST BE ORIGINAL- NO COPIES. ORIGINAL WORK ONLY.

Must be completed by tomorrow night August 18th, by 11 pm.

Can be two or three pages, does not matter to me just want all the material and questions covered.

What is the Political Culture of Alternative Politics.

Assume you have noted the following prices for paperback books and the number of pages that each book contains.

Develop a least-squares estimated regression line.

1. Compute the coefficient of determination and explain its meaning.

2. Compute the correlation coefficient between the price and the number of pages. Test to see if x and y are related. Use α = 0.10.

Question 2

The following data represent a company’s yearly sales volume and its advertising expenditure over a period of 8 years.

1. Develop a scatter diagram of sales versus advertising and explain what it shows regarding the relationship between sales and advertising.

2. Use the method of least squares to compute an estimated regression line between sales and advertising.

3. If the company’s advertising expenditure is $400,000, what are the predicted sales? Give the answer in dollars.

4. What does the slope of the estimated regression line indicate?

Project Week 7

For these project assignments throughout the course you will need to reference the data in the ROI Excel spreadheet. Download it here.

Using the ROI data set:

For each of the two majors:

1. Draw the scatter diagram of Y = ‘Annual % ROI’ against X = ‘Cost’.

2. Obtain b0 and b1 of the regression equation defined as y ̂ = b0 + b1X and the coefficient of determination (r2) from the Excel regression output.

3. Draw the fitted regression line on the scatter diagram.

4. Calculate the estimated ‘Annual % ROI’ when the ‘Cost’ (X) is $160,000.

5. Test the hypothesis:

o H0: β1 = 0

o Ha: β1 ≠ 0

6. Write a paragraph or more on any observations you make about the regression estimates, coefficient of determination, the plots, and the results of your hypothesis tests

Complete the Addressing International Legal and Ethical Issues simulation.

Write a 350-word summary. In your paper, answer the following questions:

What are the issues involved in resolving legal disputes in international transactions?
What are some practical considerations of taking legal action against a foreign business partner based in another country?
What factors could work against CadMex’s decision to grant sublicensing agreements?
When the local customs and laws conflict with the customs and laws of an organization operating abroad, which should prevail? Explain why.
How would you compare the issues in this simulation to the domestic legal issues discussed in your Week One readings? How should companies resolve domestic and international issues differently?

World View Essays Assignments Sikhism

A world view is a fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views of these various religions. In order to prepare you for your final assignment, you will outline the world views of various religions in the journal sections below.

Review the weekly lectures and supplemental materials provided, then complete the essays by elaborating on each section related to the weekly content.

Identify key details and examples from the weekly resources to serve as a basis for the content being recorded in your essays.

Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

Here is an example of what the essay should look like. Please be sure to use section headers & references (Your references are not limited to the book, please explore the Web/Internet). Word count should be a minimum of 500 words. Minimum of 4 sentences per paragraph/or section)

Please note, I will be using the Grammarly.edu (located under the Tutoring Tab) to grade your papers for the grammar portion of the paper. If you decide to use grammarly.edu please attach your report as part of your submission. 1 Extra point each week- a total of 9 for the quarter.

(Weekly Religion) Sikhism

• Origin of all things

• Nature of God

• View of Human Nature

• View of Good and Evil

• View of Salvation

• View of After Life

• Practices and Rituals

• Celebrations and Festivals

• Reference

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 performance management issues and processes.
Examine the influences on and various approaches to compensation.
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

Review the popular news websites listed in the Current Events required readings section for this week.

Websites Broadcasting System Inc.. (n.d.). CNN.com – Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. CNN.com – Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Retrieved November 14, 2012, from http://www.cnn.com

Economist Newspaper Limited. (n.d.). The Economist – World News, Politics, Economics, Business & Finance. The Economist – World News, Politics, Economics, Business & Finance. Retrieved November 14, 2012, from http://www.economist.com LP. (n.d.).

Bloomberg – Business, Financial & Economic News, Stock Quotes. Bloomberg – Business, Financial & Economic News, Stock Quotes. Retrieved November 14, 2012, from http://www.bloomberg.com

In 500 words double spaced… ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BELOW THOROUGHLY….

1. Has the knowledge you gained been valuable in helping you understand or evaluate events or policies when it comes to managerial economics?

2. Are there any current events in the news that you can directly link to concepts or theories of managerial economics covered so far?

3. Discuss one current event article and explain how economic theory can be applied to analyze the information presented.

Make sure to provide an APA reference to your article. ANY OUTSIDE SOURCES MUST BE SCHOLARLY AND WRITTEN IN APA FORM THROUGHOUT THE PAPER WITH AN REFERENCE PAGE ALSO… THIS PAPER IS DUE TODAY 8/17/2015 8 HOURS FROM NOW THE SOONER THE BETTER.

WEEK 3 DQ 1

Select one of the following tools: the nine steps in Ackerman and Anderson’s roadmap for change, Cummings and Worley’s five dimensions of leading and managing change, or the three components of organizational change. Explain how a leader could use this tool in guiding an organizational change. Review several of your peers’ posts. Respond to two peers who did not choose the same tool as you. Discuss the similarities and differences between the tools.

WEEK 3 DQ 2

Organizational change is not always successful. Identify factors that can cause change initiatives to fail and the five pillars that can cause them to succeed. Highlight an organization that failed to adapt and evaluate which of these factors and pillars were demonstrated by this organization. Review several of your peers’ posts. Discuss any similar or opposing perspectives you have, with at least two of your peers. Take care to be professional and polite even if your beliefs or viewpoints differ.

WEEK 4 DQ 1

Think of an organizational change that you experienced. Describe how you were impacted by the change. What could the leadership have done to make the transition more successful? Cite one or more change models to support your assertion. Review several of your peers’ posts. Compare your experiences with at least two peers and identify lessons you can apply to future organizational changes.

WEEK 4 DQ 2

Organizational change is not always successful. Identify factors that can cause change initiatives to fail and the five pillars that can cause them to succeed. Highlight an organization that failed to adapt and evaluate which of these factors and pillars were demonstrated by this organization. Review several of your peers’ posts. Discuss any similar or opposing perspectives you have, with at least two of your peers. Take care to be professional and polite even if your beliefs or viewpoints differ.

WEEK 5 DQ 1

View the Malcolm Gladwell video, Malcolm Gladwell on Innovation, about today’s customers desiring partnerships. How does employee empowerment aid in building partnerships between companies and their customers? Provide an example from your experience as an employee or customer. Construct your answer from the theories you’ve learned. Review several of your peers’ posts. Compare your experiences with at least two peers and identify lessons you can apply in your future work.

Click here for the Malcolm Gladwell on Innovation transcript

WEEK 5 DQ 2

Evaluate the importance of organizational learning. Provide examples of how learning and change can impact one another. Review several of your peers’ posts. Discuss any similar or opposing perspectives you have, with at least two of your peers. Take care to be professional and polite even if your beliefs or viewpoints diffe

A home gets its water from the public supply. Which of the following would be the best way for the homeowner to obtain a water-quality report?

Purchase a home sampling kit on the Internet Record observations made by smelling and tasting the tap water Request data from the local water treatment facility Ask neighbors for a sample of their water to compare

Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which of the following is a common source of groundwater pollution?

Oil dumping and oil spills Tossing candy bar wrappers into a stream Flushing household chemicals down the toilet Leaking storage containers outside factories

Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which of the following is a major cause of waterborne diseases?

Bacteria Particulates Dissolved gases Sediments

Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which organization is responsible for enforcing clean-water legislation governing water use and quality in the Everglades?

Everglades Police Agency Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Agency Florida Waterway Patrol

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which of the following is caused by pollutants from farm runoff, feedlots, or septic tanks?

Increased fecal coliform Low dissolved oxygen Temperatures greater than 45°C pH below 6.5

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

How would a person most likely become ill from overly acidic water?

The water may contain toxic heavy metals. Low pH is associated with cancer in newborns. Low pH can make water cloudy with suspended particles. There are no ill effects of acidity in water.

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which of the following is an action that people in Florida could take to help decrease the turbidity of coastal waters?

Build dams along rivers leading to the coast Reduce erosion by planting trees along the shore Remove photosynthesizing plants from coastal waters Build housing developments on land that borders water bodies

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which of the following would most likely be considered nonpoint source pollution?

Animal waste from a local horse farm seeping into the ground Increased turbidity from erosion A car repair shop dumping used oil in the ground A leaky underground oil tank

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which of the following is an indicator of good water quality?

High levels of nitrates High levels of phosphates Zero turbidity All of the above

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which of the following is typically associated with a reduction in photosynthesizing plants in a water supply?

An increase in dissolved oxygen A decrease in dissolved oxygen An increase in phosphates A decrease in phosphates

Question 11 (Essay Worth 5 points)

Summarize your findings from the Water Quality Lab. Be sure to include your observations and the sources of each water-quality issue you investigated.

A recent university graduate with a degree in Project Manager and two years’ experience recently interviewed for a job with a consulting company. A hiring manager from the consulting company called the graduate and offered him the job with a starting salary of $35, 000. The graduate has read in Jobs Inc. magazine that the average starting salary for a new hire with a degree and 2 years’ experience is $38,000–$42,000.

This recent college graduate has asked you for advice on how to negotiate for a higher salary. Based on the readings from the text about the negotiation process along with any research you may have conducted in the Kaplan library, provide this graduate with a step by step explanation on how he/she should proceed.
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Discussion 2: Power

Go to the Kaplan library located in the home area of the course and search for an article regarding the five bases of power which you practiced with in the Learning Activity. A common search term to enter into the search box would be “French and Raven five forms of power.” Read the article, give a brief summary of the focus of the article and respond to the following questions:

What is your primary form of power you tend to use most frequently? How is power different from politics?
Provide an example of how you have used the different 5 forms of power or heard or seen someone else using them. Were these forms of power used appropriately considering the situation you described? Please explain why or why not?