Category: Essays

Select two ideologies from liberalism, conservatism, socialism, or fascism.

Compare and contrast the two ideologies in an essay format which includes an explanation of each individual ideology, both from a historical perspective and from an emerging perspective describing their impact on the current global political climate. Be sure to consider each ideology’s view of freedom with reference to the triadic model of freedom (see page 11 in text A.) and also with reference to the four functions of an ideology (see page 5 in text A.).

This paper should be no longer and no shorter than 3-5 pages in length. The five pages does include the title page and resources cited page.

Your facts within the body of the paper should be well cited. Do NOT plagiarize. You will have to use the 3-5 pages efficiently to get your point across, and that is one of the points of this writing assignment. This is an exercise in direct and concise writing.

Your paper should follow a formal format (you may follow APA or MLA) which includes a title page, a reference page, and the text should be double spaced

Review the five major requirements of sustaining process improvement achievements listed in the Studer (2014) article. Select the three requirements that you feel are most important within a healthcare setting and summarize them. Address the following questions:

Why are these three requirements the most important?
What are some examples of how they have been successfully utilized (provide examples from either your own professional experience or from academic articles)?
How do these three requirements translate to improvement in service quality and return on investment?

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that provides a rationale for your selections. Reference examples from your work experience and include at least two sources beyond the textbook

Scholarly Paper:

In one paragraph describe your plan of the scholarly paper assignment.

What is your topic for the scholarly paper?

Leadership Approach to Managing Diverse Work Groups in the Army

Why is this topic relevant to the outcomes of this course?
How do you anticipate that the results of the research can impact your daily business communications?

Digital Communication Plan:

In one paragraph, describe your plans on the digital communication plan.

What organization will you be creating the plan for? (Real is better, but authentic hypothetical is acceptable too.)
What is your topic or event for the communication plan?
Who is the audience of the communication plan?

Managerial economics

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Imagine that you work for the maker of a leading brand of low-calorie, frozen microwavable food that estimates the following demand equation for its product using data from 26 supermarkets around the country for the month of April.

For a refresher on independent and dependent variables, please go to Sophia’s Website and review the Independent and Dependent Variables tutorial, located at http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/independent-and-dependent-variables–3.

Option 1
Note: The following is a regression equation. Standard errors are in parentheses for the demand for widgets.
QD = – 5200 – 42P + 20PX + 5.2I + 0.20A + 0.25M
(2.002) (17.5) (6.2) (2.5) (0.09) (0.21)
R2 = 0.55 n = 26 F = 4.88

Your supervisor has asked you to compute the elasticities for each independent variable. Assume the following values for the independent variables:

Q = Quantity demanded of 3-pack units
P (in cents) = Price of the product = 500 cents per 3-pack unit
PX (in cents) = Price of leading competitor’s product = 600 cents per 3-pack unit
I (in dollars) = Per capita income of the standard metropolitan statistical area
(SMSA) in which the supermarkets are located = $5,500
A (in dollars) = Monthly advertising expenditures = $10,000
M = Number of microwave ovens sold in the SMSA in which the
supermarkets are located = 5,000

Option 2
Note: The following is a regression equation. Standard errors are in parentheses for the demand for widgets.

QD = -2,000 – 100P + 15A + 25PX + 10I
(5,234) (2.29) (525) (1.75) (1.5)
R2 = 0.85 n = 120 F = 35.25

Your supervisor has asked you to compute the elasticities for each independent variable. Assume the following values for the independent variables:

Q = Quantity demanded of 3-pack units
P (in cents) = Price of the product = 200 cents per 3-pack unit
PX (in cents) = Price of leading competitor’s product = 300 cents per 3-pack unit
I (in dollars) = Per capita income of the standard metropolitan statistical area
(SMSA) in which the supermarkets are located = $5,000
A (in dollars) = Monthly advertising expenditures = $640

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

1. Compute the elasticities for each independent variable. Note: Write down all of your calculations.

2. Determine the implications for each of the computed elasticities for the business in terms of short-term and long-term pricing strategies. Provide a rationale in which you cite your results.

3. Recommend whether you believe that this firm should or should not cut its price to increase its market share. Provide support for your recommendation.

4. Assume that all the factors affecting demand in this model remain the same, but that the price has changed. Further assume that the price changes are 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 cents.

* Plot the demand curve for the firm.

* Plot the corresponding supply curve on the same graph using the following MC / supply function Q = -7909.89 + 79.1P with the same prices.

* Determine the equilibrium price and quantity.

* Outline the significant factors that could cause changes in supply and demand for the low-calorie, frozen microwavable food. Determine the primary manner in which both the short-term and the long-term changes in market conditions could impact the demand for, and the supply, of the product.

5. Indicate the crucial factors that could cause rightward shifts and leftward shifts of the demand and supply curves for the low-calorie, frozen microwavable food.

6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

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:

* Analyze how production and cost functions in the short run and long run affect the strategy of individual firms.

* Apply the concepts of supply and demand to determine the impact of changes in market conditions in the short run and long run, and the economic impact on a company’s operations.

* 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 mechanic

Assignment 2: State of America’s Children

In today’s global world, how do the children of the U.S. fare? Are they prepared to compete in the international arena? The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is a nonprofit child advocacy organization that provides a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves. The State of America’s Children 2014 is the CDF’s report highlighting some crucial issues affecting our children today. Visit the CDF Web site and read the report:

Children’s Defense Fund (CDF). (2014). State of America’s children 2014. Retrieved from http://www.childrensdefense.org/library/state-of-americas-children/

Select a topic of interest to you from the report’s table of contents (after pulling up the website, you can scroll down to select a topic). Write a research paper on the topic. Be sure to include the following:

Present the CDF findings on the topic in a table or graph that you create. Note how different populations are affected. For example, you might compare your state to national statistics or compare the top or bottom states on the topic you chose, compare racial/ethnic group data, etc.
Research the selected topics using at least one additional resource. The data and research publication sections at the CDF Web site offer useful publications.
Identify and analyze the main issues and discuss them in the context of relevant developmental theory, as well as societal influences. Why is this data and the information you researched important to understand in the context of child development?
Present your conclusions and support them with research information. What recommendations would you offer to address this issue for future generations?

Write a 4-5 page research paper in Word format. Be sure to include introductory and concluding paragraphs in your paper, anda title page, an abstract, and a reference page. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, January 20, 2016, deliver your research paper to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox

This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a project introduction and a Gantt chart or project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment for which it is written. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

You have been made the Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer (CIO / CTO) of an innovative e-Commerce start-up company that a venture capital group has funded. The CEO has given you sixty (60) days to deliver an information technology project plan in anticipation of the company locating to a new facility. Since this is a start-up company, there is currently no building or technology infrastructure to support the business. All information technology (hardware and software) must be implemented in either a hosted solution, on-site solution or a hybrid model. The CEO is expecting you to integrate different technologies from different partners and incorporate industry best practices in connection with the development of technological systems. The new facility is a two-story stand-alone building. The company currently consists of ten (10) employees with revenues of $5 million but is expected to grow to thirty (30) employees with revenue of $30 million over the next two (2) years.

Section 1: Project Introduction

1.Write a two to four (2-4) page project introduction that includes the following:

a.Background information of the company.

b.The type of business in which the company is involved.

c.A description of the information systems that the company should have to support the business. The description should include the following:

i.databases

ii.systems analysis

iii.security

iv.networking

v.computer infrastructure

vi.human computer interaction

vii.Web design

d.The use of at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality 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.

Section 2: Gantt Chart / Project Plan

Use Microsoft Project or an open source alternative, such as Open Project, to:

2.Create a Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detailed) template. The Gantt chart or project plan should:

a.Record all tasks, subtasks, resources, and time related to the project.

b.Outline the planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases.

c.Develop in accordance with the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Describe the various integrative functions and processes within the information systems area, including databases, systems analysis, security, networking, computer infrastructure, human computer interaction, and Web design.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate organizational issues with integrative technological solutions.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information technology.
Write clearly and concisely about strategic issues and practices in the information technology domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions

The budgeting process may be approached differently in various firms. Top-down budgeting has its inception with directives from senior management who prepare the budget for staff and assess performance based on objectives established at higher levels. Any additional compensation received occurs as a result of achieving budgetary targets imposed by others. In contrast, bottom-up budgeting reflects the predictions of cost, revenue, profit, and investment center managers—proposed and approved by senior managers. Incentives are negotiated by managers proposing the budget rather than imposed by higher level executives.

In a well-written paper demonstrating CSU-Global standards, answer the following questions:

Define a flexible budget and describe its use. Under which budgeting approach would flexible budgets more likely be used, and why?
What might be the most important consideration in investigating budget variances?
What are the potential benefits of monitoring direct cost variances?
What are the potential benefits of monitoring overhead variances?
Should managers be commended for achieving favorable overhead spending, efficiency, and production volume variances? Rationalize your response.

In addition, include two or three outside references to support your research and conclusions.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

2-3 pages in length
Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements
Include two or three outside references to support your research and conclusions

Group Observation Reaction Paper Students will be asked to attend two different small group meetings within their community. Students have the choice to attend any type of group such as a support group, growth groups, a 12-step recovery meeting, a therapy group, or a counseling group (type of groups may overlap depending on the group). Your choice of a group is not limited to these but your group of choice should exhibit/demonstrate the concepts studied in this course. Some examples of groups that you can attend include: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, grief group (sometimes done at hospitals), divorce recovery groups, or other groups that are open to your attendance. Typically, larger churches are a significant source for group experiences. You can also contact local professional mental health organizations for group opportunities. However, be mindful that some group leaders and/or members may be hesitant to let “outsiders” to observe their group. You must attend a different type group for each observation (e.g., don’t attend two 12-step recovery groups). A suggestion is to attend two different groups on two different weeks to allow time to process one group observation before attending another group. For the purposes of this course, Bible study groups, church cell groups, Sunday school, etc. will not fit the criteria for group observation. If you have questions about what groups you can attend, please email the professor well in advance of due dates. Students are to write a 5 page paper of the experiences using the criteria outlined below, Students are to use APA format (no abstract required) and submit the reaction paper on the due date indicated on the course schedule. This “Group Observation Reaction Paper” will be composed of three sections with separate headings. The first two sections are summary reports of the groups you attended (e.g., one section for each attended group). These two sections should each include the following elements: name of group, type of

group, objective of the group, number of members present, group stage you believe the group to be in, structured or unstructured group, group discussion topic, one facilitator or co-facilitators, your perception of the group leader/s (i.e. – leadership style), your perception of group members, roles evident among group members, observed group norms and ground rules. The final section of your paper will include a compare and contrast section of the two groups and your personal reaction in attending each of these groups. In other words, what were the similarities and differences of the two groups sessions and your experience of the group process and what you learned by attending both groups. The reaction portion of your paper should focus on your feelings, thoughts, and growth as a result of attending/participating in the group experiences. Some questions that may help answer your personal reaction can include, but are not limited to: Were you comfortable? Why or why not? Did you share? How did it feel to share or not share? How did others’ sharing affect you? If you were facilitating, what would you do differently? This paper should focus on the dynamics and process of each group, not necessarily what was said in the groups. Refer to your textbook and PowerPoint’s to understand the dynamics of group process.

Define “air transportation industry” and distinguish between certificated air carriers and general aviation.

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ubmit a paper addressing each of the following:

Define “air transportation industry” and distinguish between certificated air carriers and general aviation.
Discuss one argument in favor and one opposed to U.S. airline deregulation in 1978.

The homework assignments for this course generally require a concise analysis of a specific topic based on information from the text and other authoritative sources including industry publications such as Air Transport World and Airline Business and the best newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal. Air Transport World, Airline Business, The Wall Street Journal and many other publications are available through the Hunt Library database ProQues

Table 1.2 (pp.14–15) in your text summarizes the ways in which society’s goals for education have changed from the Agrarian Age through the Industrial Age and finally, to today’s Knowledge Age. Recognizing that one of the primary goals of education is to prepare individuals to enter and remain productive in the workforce, consider how occupations have changed in concert with educational goals. Choose one profession or occupation in particular and trace the changes it has endured through the ages as the economy, technology, and society change. For this assignment you may choose to examine your current profession or one you are interested in pursuing in the future. You are encouraged to speak to individuals in this profession to gain insights about the causes and effects of these changes.

Use the following questions to guide your thinking and writing:

What sort of educational background is required for this profession?
What value does society place on this profession?
What technological advancements have played a role in this profession?
What other forces have caused a need for change in this profession?

As you consider these questions, remember that you should keep a focus on how the profession has changed through time and not just what is required for the profession in our current age.