Category: Essays

Strategy of international Business.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Analyze short-run and long-run production and cost functions.
Apply macroeconomic concepts to changes in global and national economies and how they affect economic growth, inflation, interest rates, and wage rates.
Evaluate the profit-maximizing price and output level for given operating costs for monopolies and firms in competitive industries.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in managerial economics and globalization.
Write clearly and concisely about managerial economics and globalization using proper writing mechanics.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

Outline a plan that will assess the effectiveness of the market structure for the company’s operations. Note: In Assignment 1, the assumption was that the market structure [or selling environment] was perfectly competitive and that the equilibrium price was to be determined by setting QD equal to QS. You are now aware of recent changes in the selling environment that suggest an imperfectly competitive market where your firm now has substantial market power in setting its own “optimal” price.
Given that business operations have changed from the market structure specified in the original scenario in Assignment 1, determine two (2) likely factors that might have caused the change. Predict the primary manner in which this change would likely impact business operations in the new market environment.
Analyze the major short run and long cost functions for the low-calorie, frozen microwaveable food company given the cost functions below. Suggest substantive ways in which the low-calorie food company may use this information in order to make decisions in both the short-run and the long-run.

TC = 160,000,000 + 100Q + 0.0063212Q2

VC = 100Q + 0.0063212Q2

Describe the issue of exposure to video-game violence in today’s society as related to Greg’s situation. Explore issues such as:

Prevalence (e.g., age, gender, racial diversity, etc.)
Given Greg’s developmental level, what are possible dangers of exposure to media violence? Be sure to address this in the context of his cognitive and associational development.
Risk and protective factors, including predisposition to violence (e.g., are all children who play violent video-games likely to become more aggressive? What protective factors might mitigate the possible outcomes for Greg?
Discuss the possible outcomes if Greg’s behavior continues unchecked.
Discuss types of intervention strategies you would expect his parents to find at a community level, such as in community centers, schools, and social service agencies, to assist children like Greg who are at risk due to ongoing exposure to media violence.
What would be a good plan to recommend to Greg’s parents?
Compare the dangers of exposure to video-game violence with other forms of violence. What are similarities and differences between video-game violence exposure and the other type of violence you chose to compare?
What are the costs of video-game violence to the family and the community and society at large and the other form of violence you chose for comparison?

Provide statistical and qualitative information of each of the following factors: Gross domestic product, inflation, political risks, economic risks, country demographics, and liquidity of local debt.

[CO: 5

PO: 3.2, 4.2

ILO: 1, 3, 6]

All the trends of the emerging market’s GDP, inflation, political and economic risks, demographics, and liquidity of local debt are accurate.

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Differentiate the level of market efficiency between the nation that is considered an emerging market to one that has already developed using factors such as liquidity of debt, government regulations, GDP, etc.

 

The difference in market efficiency described includes obvious and subtle points. The differences are accurate, and demonstrate why the emerging market is yet to be classified as a developed market.

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Compare and contrast the emerging market you selected against another emerging market on factors such as market liquidity of local debt, equity market, market exchange, and regulatory bodies.

[CO: 2

PO: 3.2, 4.2

ILO: 1, 3, 6]

The comparison of the two emerging markets is accurate. The difference between the two markets is clear. The information provided demonstrates why each market is considered an emerging market.

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Evaluate and discuss the political, economic, and technological trends of the emerging market.

 

The effect of any political, economic, and technological trends to the emerging market are clear and specific. Financial actions that have been taken and should be taken due to the trends are clearly described.

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Academic Writing

Organization (12)

Usage and Mechanics (12)

APA Elements (16)

 

Assignment 2: LASA 2—Case Study: Evaluating an Emerging Market

In this assignment, you will select a nation that is considered to have an emerging market and you will evaluate the nation on the following factors that affect an emerging market: Gross domestic product, inflation, political risks, economic risks, country demographics, and liquidity of local debt.

Scenario:

You have been hired as a financial analyst tasked with evaluating an existing emerging market and writing an executive report on your findings about the emerging market.

Using the following report, select one of the top 30 emerging markets to research:

Top 30 Emerging Markets 2012-2017

http://www.globalintelligence.com/insights-analysis/emerging-markets/top-30-emerging-markets

Instructions:

Produce an executive report that includes the following:

Provide statistical and qualitative information of each of the following factors: Gross domestic product, inflation, political risks, economic risks, country demographics, and liquidity of local debt.
Differentiate the level of market efficiency between a nation that is considered an emerging market to one that has already developed, including factors such as liquidity of debt, government regulations, GDP, etc.
Compare and contrast the emerging market you selected against another emerging market on factors such as market liquidity of local debt, equity market, market exchange, and regulatory bodies.
Evaluate and discuss the political, economic, and technological trends of the emerging market. Remember to discuss any financial actions that have been taken and should be taken due to the trends.

Write a 7 page report in Word format. Utilize at least four scholarly sources. Apply APA standards to the citation of sources.

Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A2.doc.

Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Click here to download the APA guidelines document. Use these guidelines to format your assignment.

By Monday, August 21, 2015, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 2 LASA 2 Dropbox.

Global Intelligence Alliance. (2013). Top 30 emerging markets 2012-2017. Retrieved from http://www.globalintelligence.com/insights-analysis/emerging-markets/top-30-emerging-markets

Description of Your Project
Individual project

*You must select an ethnic restaurant of specific population group (ex. South American or Southeast Asian) to dine in and then to provide a presentation on the following topics:

· Provide an overall introduction to the restaurant and your experience dining at the restaurant

· Describe the specific population group that you have chosen, food and culture habits

· Provide a thorough description of the food patterns (every day and holidays).

· Discuss special food habits related to any stage of lifespan, i.e. infancy, pregnancy, teenagers, older adults

· Discuss nutritional adequacy in reference to the population (support your description with appropriate references).

· Discuss any nutritional contraindications in regards to diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

Your presentation must be supported by at least 3 peer-reviewed articles, in addition to your book. This assignment should be between 20-30 slides excluding the cover slide, table of contents or bibliography slides.

Full credit will be given for preparation, how well the topic was covered and organization of material, presentation skills, and completeness of information.

I will take care of the first two bullets, just leave me 5 slides in the beginning of the ppt. Read all instructions and follow them thoroughly. APA style for the references. THIS IS A NUTRITION CLASS

Description of Your Project
Individual project

*You must select an ethnic restaurant of specific population group (ex. South American or Southeast Asian) to dine in and then to provide a presentation on the following topics:

· Provide an overall introduction to the restaurant and your experience dining at the restaurant

· Describe the specific population group that you have chosen, food and culture habits

· Provide a thorough description of the food patterns (every day and holidays).

· Discuss special food habits related to any stage of lifespan, i.e. infancy, pregnancy, teenagers, older adults

· Discuss nutritional adequacy in reference to the population (support your description with appropriate references).

· Discuss any nutritional contraindications in regards to diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

Your presentation must be supported by at least 3 peer-reviewed articles, in addition to your book. This assignment should be between 20-30 slides excluding the cover slide, table of contents or bibliography slides.

Full credit will be given for preparation, how well the topic was covered and organization of material, presentation skills, and completeness of information.

I will take care of the first two bullets, just leave me 5 slides in the beginning of the ppt. Read all instructions and follow them thoroughly. APA style for the references. THIS IS A NUTRITION CLASS

 

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Description of Your Project
Individual project

*You must select an ethnic restaurant of specific population group (ex. South American or Southeast Asian) to dine in and then to provide a presentation on the following topics:

· Provide an overall introduction to the restaurant and your experience dining at the restaurant

· Describe the specific population group that you have chosen, food and culture habits

· Provide a thorough description of the food patterns (every day and holidays).

· Discuss special food habits related to any stage of lifespan, i.e. infancy, pregnancy, teenagers, older adults

· Discuss nutritional adequacy in reference to the population (support your description with appropriate references).

· Discuss any nutritional contraindications in regards to diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

Your presentation must be supported by at least 3 peer-reviewed articles, in addition to your book. This assignment should be between 20-30 slides excluding the cover slide, table of contents or bibliography slides.

Full credit will be given for preparation, how well the topic was covered and organization of material, presentation skills, and completeness of information.

I will take care of the first two bullets, just leave me 5 slides in the beginning of the ppt. Read all instructions and follow them thoroughly. APA style for the references. THIS IS A NUTRITION CLASS

Assignment 1: Corporate Responsibility and Marketing Strategies

Due Week 3 and worth 240 points

Use the Internet to research the Apple Corporation, its current position and reputation regarding ethical and social responsibility, and the strategies that it currently employs to market its products.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
1. Examine Apple’s current position on the company’s ethical and social responsibilities, and determine whether or not the company has met these responsibilities. Provide two (2) examples that support your position.
2. Determine the impact that the publication of ethics and social responsibilities violations made by Apple’s suppliers has had on Apple’s reputation. Support your response with examples of the impact in question.
3. Suggest two (2) methods that Apple can utilize to ensure that its suppliers adhere to wage and benefits standards going forward. Justify your response.
4. Determine whether or not you believe that Apple’s customers would be willing to pay more for its products if Apple had to increase selling prices in order to provide better wages and benefits for suppliers’ workers. Provide a rationale for your position.
5. Analyze Apple’s current overall marketing strategy. Recommend two (2) actions that Apple can take in order to improve its competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Support your response with examples of instances where your recommendations yielded the desired results.
6. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
1. 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.
2. 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:
3. Examine the private enterprise systems, drivers of change on the system, ethical and social responsibilities of business, and the requirements for success in today’s business environment.
4. Analyze the factors that drive supply and demand, different types of market structures in a free enterprise system, and factors of stability in a nation’s economy.
5. Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary business.
6. Write clearly and concisely about contemporary business using proper writing mechanics.

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