Category: Essays

Research, individually, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy at a large organization. Prepare to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of the policy with your team.

Imagine your team represents the executive committee at an imaginary organization tasked with drafting a CSR policy. Each person must represent a different stakeholder in the company.

Document your committee’s views on the essential components of a CSR policy. Include the following:

What role does your organization play in the community?
What factors in your organization influence the social responsibility strategies?
What is one social initiative your organization will champion?
What is your organization’s responsibility to the community? Explain.
What are the main components of an effective CSR policy?
What are the potential consequences of your chosen social initiative and policy?

Prepare a 15- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation, including speaker notes, presenting your CSR policy to key stakeholders in your organization.

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines

The following are the monthly rates of return for Madison Cookies and for Sophie Electric during a six-month period.

Month Madison Cookies Sophie Electric

1 -0.04 0.07

2 0.06 -0.02

3 -0.07 -0.10

4 0.12 0.15

5 -0.02 -0.06

6 0.05 0.02

Compute the following.

a. Average monthly rate of return for each stock

b. Standard deviation of returns for each stock

c. Covariance between the rates of return

d. The correlation coefficient between the rates of return

What level of correlation did you expect? How did your expectations compare with the computed correlation? Would these two stocks be good choices for diversification? Why or why not?

QUESTION 7

The following are monthly percentage price changes for four market indexes.

Month DJIA S&P 500 Russell 2000 Nikkei

1 0.03 0.02 0.04 0.04

2 0.07 0.06 0.10 -0.02

3 -0.02 -0.01 -0.04 0.07

4 0.01 0.03 0.03 0.02

5 0.05 0.04 0.11 0.02

6 -0.06 -0.04 -0.08 0.06

Compute the following.

a. Average monthly rate of return for each index

b. Standard deviation for each index

c. Covariance between the rates of return for the following indexes:

DJIA–S&P500

S&P500–Russell2000

S&P500–Nikkei

Russell 2000–Nikkei

d. The correlation coefficients for the same four combinations

e. Using the answers from parts (a), (b), and (d), calculate the expected return and standard deviation of a portfolio consisting of equal parts of (1) the S&P and the Russell 2000 and (2) the S&P and the Nikkei. Discuss the two portfolios.

QUESTION 8

The standard deviation of Shamrock Corp. stock is 19 percent. The standard deviation of Cara Co. stock is 14 percent. The covariance between these two stocks is 100. What is the correlation between Shamrock and Cara stock?

pick a topic from below and paper needs to be done

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Assignment 1: Essay – Exploring Ancient Mysteries

Due Week 4 and worth 100 points

Choose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (of at least 250-500 words) which adequately address the topic you have chosen.

Topic Choices

There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at Giza were constructed. Most experts agree that they were constructed as burial monuments for pharaohs, but “how” these ancient people constructed monuments of such great size without modern machinery is a mystery which is still being debated.
No one can say for certain what happened to the great urban Mayan civilization, but theories abound and include varied possible alternatives to explain the relatively abrupt and mysterious disappearance of the Mayan civilization.
Tutankhamen died young, at approximately eighteen (18) years of age. However, his cause of death has been the subject of quite varied scholarly theories and conclusions. Did he die of an injury, of illness, of murder, or something else?.
Minoan Crete was a major civilization in its time, but several theories have been advanced to explain its demise, including speculations associating it with mythical Atlantis. What were the causes of Minoan Civilization’s decline?
Great Zimbabwe is an enormous complex of structures in East Africa. Since the builders and occupants left no written records, several theories have developed as to the identity of its builders and the functions of the structures. Which theory makes the most sense?
The monumental size and complexity of the Tomb of Shihuangdi is astounding, yet its location and construction details were to be kept secret. What was the emperor’s purpose for such an elaborate, secret burial place?
Other topic choice recommended and approved by the professor and supported by the grading rubric.

Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph paper in which you:

Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.
After summarizing at least two (2) scholarly theories, identify one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery. This will involve some critical reasoning skills on your part.
Use at least two (2) sources plus the class textbook. (Three [3] sources total as the minimum) Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page.

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 style format. Both in-text citations and a References list are required. Citations and references must follow APA style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for guidance).
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. For our purposes, you may omit any abstract page.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.
Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.
Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions.
Identify major historical developments in world cultures during the eras of antiquity to the Renaissance
Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.
Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics

There are three principles of total quality: customer focus, continuous improvement, and teamwork. Find three articles that describe current practices in healthcare organizations. Each article should illustrate one principle of total quality. Refer to professional journals such as Modern Healthcare, Provider Magazine, and Nursing Homes. Write a paper based on your review of the articles. Include the following in the paper:

Describe each quality principle and show how it is illustrated in the article.
Analyze the relationships among the three quality principles.
Examine whether the principle in one example might apply to other examples.

Submission Details:

Present your analysis as a 5-page report in a Microsoft Word document formatted in APA style.
On a separate page, cite all sources using APA format.

Cite sources less than five years old

Use the Internet to research one (1) developing nation of your choice. Your research should include an examination of lending institutions, health care, and human capital, as well as the material covered by the Webtext and lectures in Weeks 6 through 9.

Write at least a three page research paper in which you:

Explore whether or not funding from international lending institutions like the World Bank and the IMF are helping or hindering the social, economic, or political development of the country that you have selected. Support your response with examples.
Discuss, with examples, at least four (4) substantive ways in which a healthy population strengthens the economy of the country that you have selected.
Ascertain the degree to which the leadership of your chosen country has used foreign aid to improve its health care system. Support your response with concrete examples.
Use at least five quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia, blogs, encyclopedias, dictionaries and other nonacademic material do not qualify as academic resources. Approval of resources is at the instructor’s discretion.

When referencing the selected resources, please use the following format:

Webtext Format:

Name of the author. Name of title. Retrieved from website URL.

Example:

Soomo. Understanding Development [Webtext]. Retrieved from http://www.webtexts.com/courses/9218-cathey.

Lecture Format:

Name of the Author. Name of the lecture [lecture type]. Retrieved from lecture URL.

Example:

Strayer University. (2013). Understanding Development [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from https://blackboard.strayer.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/SOC/300/1136/Week1/lecture/story.html.

Internet Resources:

Author’s Name. (Date of publication). Title of the resource. Retrieved from website URL.

Example:

Westwald, Eric. (2014). Portraits of People Living on a Dollar a Day. Retrieved from http://www.motherjones.com/mixed-media/2014/04/living-on-a-dollar-a-day-photos-renee-byer-thomas-nazario.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Contain no abstract and be at least three pages of written text in length, excluding tables and graphs.

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:

Determine how human capital is used and what effect gender disparity has on these decisions.

Determine what role health plays in developing economies.

Examine the role that the International Monetary Fund and World Bank play in transfers and the conditions they set to effect this funding.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in sociology of developing countries.

Write clearly and concisely about sociology of developing countries 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 rubric found in the student course guide

Compensation and reimbursement models are another method of controlling access, cost, and quality in a managed care environment. An MCO doesn’t have direct control over physicians or hospitals but through contractual agreements that set incentives for meeting agreed-upon standards, it can exert influence.

This week, you are required to write an essay on the following topics:

Managed care hospital reimbursement
Managed care provider reimbursement

Using South University Online library (e.g. CINAHL) or the Internet, review at least two articles for each topic and write a review for each source of information. Use the following guidelines for developing your essay:

Write a summary for each topic tying together the information learned about that topic.
Analyze the market forces that would favor using one reimbursement method over another.
Evaluate the key differences between different types of payment methodologies from the provider and hospital point of view.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the payment methodologies reviewed from the provider and hospital point of view.
Evaluate new payment methodologies resulting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and discuss future changes in reimbursement methodologies.
Compare and contrast each article to the information discussed in the course textbook.

Based on your understanding, create a 3 page essay

NO PLAGIARSM…….assignmant will be check by TURNITIN.

Program Implementation in School and Workplace Settings

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Some health educators have observed that, for adults, the workplace provides a setting very similar to school for children: a place in which individuals spend a major part of their days and where they are often receptive to information. Unlike health care and community settings, school and workplace settings are generally based on specific grade levels, such as kindergarteners, or populations sharing a common purpose, such as factory workers. However, you can be creative and find applications for almost any program in almost any setting. For example, a program about safety seats for infants could be taken to employee groups to target working adults who may be new parents. An adult fitness program could be provided in an elementary school for the faculty, who may in turn model fitness principles for their students.

As you explore the possible outcomes in the two settings, it will become more obvious which of the settings will provide better results. Continuing with the same project you discussed in Week 7, you will explore what aspects would be appropriate in a school setting and in a workplace setting.

For this week’s Discussion, review the media from Week 7 titled Healthcare in Rural Communities. Consider how programs such as the sexually transmitted disease program described by Fanny Martinez might be different if implemented in a school or workplace setting. Then, using the same scenario you selected in Week 7 (repeated below), consider the intended outcomes for a school and workplace setting and how each setting would affect program implementation to ensure intended outcomes.

Pick 1 scenario

Scenario 1:

In Namibia, a country in South Africa, health care is provided through the government, mission facilities, and private agencies. The country is sparsely populated, and many people in rural communities have no transportation; as such, they walk to health care facilities. Imagine that you are a health educator who has been asked to address the high incidence of children contracting malaria and other illnesses. You want to educate parents about what symptoms necessitate bringing a child in for care, and what to do in case they cannot bring the child in due to transportation or other issues.

Scenario 2:

Imagine that you are a family health advocate who wants to create a smoking prevention program to decrease the number of smokers in a community. You are asked to target your program primarily to teenagers in order to prevent young people from starting down the path to becoming smokers. Many individuals in the community are employed in tobacco farming and production. The economic reliance on tobacco has made many individuals in the community resistant to messages of abstinence from smoking, although a new study has shown an alarming increase in cancer rates of all types in the community.

Assignment:

Include the number of your chosen scenario in the subject line

Post:

Word limit 350 -500 words – you must stay within the word limit – The headings and the main text are included in the word limit. The references are not included in the word limit.

References – 2 and more

Divide your posting into 5 headings (you must use these headings, including numbers)

1. Explanation how you might implement the public health program in the scenario in a school setting

2. Explanation how you might implement the same program in a workplace setting

3. Explanation how the implementation would differ based on each setting (a school setting versus a workplace setting)

4. Explanation of one potential strategy you would use in a school setting to ensure that the public health program achieves the intended outcomes

5. Explain one potential strategy you would use in a workplace setting to ensure that the public health program achieves the intended outcomes.

Support your response using the Learning Resources and the current literature

Reflect on your results on Fairhurst’s Communication Style Survey. Discuss how you would mesh your style with others who have different styles.

For the second part of the discussion, find a partner who has a different style than you do

Discuss if local unions should have more control over the scope and terms of negotiated agreements, or should national unions still retain approval and veto power?

This papaer need to be in APA Formatting

The paper should be 4 page that’s not inculding the cover page and the reference page

This is for an Labor Relations in the Public Sector class

Digital Computer Crime

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APA FORMAT IS A MUST……………The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

Explain the four (4) major categories of computer crimes, and provide at least one (1) example for each.
Explain the most common forms of digital crime.
Determine the category of computer crimes or cyber terrorism that presents the greatest overall threat at the present time. Provide a rationale to support your response.
Summarize the roles and responses that the U.S. government, court systems, and law enforcement agencies in combating computer crime. Next, suggest one (1) additional way—i.e., one not discussed in the textbook—that the law enforcement agencies can better counteract computer crime.
Use at least three (3) quality references for this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Subject: Digital Computer Crime

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:

Explain digital crime and digital terrorism activities.
Describe law enforcement roles and responses.
Identify information system attacks and countermeasures.
Describe the criminology of computer crime.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information technology in criminal justice.
Write clearly and concisely about information technology in criminal justice topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventio