Category: Essays

Write a study blog on local economic development or the impact of globalization on U.S. economy and discuss the role government played in the case .You may identify such a case as reported in newspapers, such as The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Press-Enterprise, and The San Bernardino Sun, or from other media of your choice (e.g., CNN, YouTube, BBC, etc.).

Your case blog should be approximately 500~1000 word long. You may insert pictures or videos to enhance your presentation. In you blog, you should briefly describe the case, identify the role government played, and analyze the economic impact to the community.

Instruction to blog: click Economic Development Case Blog, then click Create Blog Entry, type in your blog title and your blog content, finally click Post Entry (you can save your entry as draft and modify your blog before Post). [Please do not attach file.]

Organizational stress seems to be an inevitable consequence of doing business in today’s fast-paced global society. But what are the causes of organizational stress?

What is the impact of these stressors on an organization? How can these sources of stress be effectively mitigated and managed? Critically reviewing the body of research on these questions may yield valuable insight that will allow you to enable organizations of which you are a part to better manage stress.

To prepare:

Select three peer-reviewed scholarly articles (during last 5 years), with each article addressing a different source of organizational stress. In your evaluation of each article, consider the following:

Reliability (evaluation of research methods used, theories used, and data on which it is based)

Appropriateness for the intended audience

Background and authority of the author

Limitations of the research (which can depend on the scope, reliability, age of the document, and bias)

Significance of the research.

Submit an annotated bibliography for the three resources. The annotated bibliography must have an introduction and a conclusion.

For each article, be sure to include the following:

A full APA-style bibliographic reference including the author, title, publisher, and place of publication

A summary of the document including the main points, its purpose, the theoretical perspective on which it is based, and the scope

Evaluation of the source following the guidelines outlined under “To prepare”

1 page of annotated bibliography for 1 scholarly resource. Hence the final paper will be between 3 – 4 pages

s the above video a good example of scarcity? How could water be scarce? List at least three personal examples of scarcity that you have encountered. Imagine that scarcity no longer existed, would you still be taking this course? Explain. Click on create thread to begin.

Unit 2

Why do you think that U.S. GDP has not grown as fast as China’s GDP over the last ten years? If you were in charge of trying to make the U.S. economy grow faster, what would you do?

Unit 3

1. Over the past 50 years, many countries have experienced an annual growth rate in real GDP per capita greater than that of the United States. Does this mean the U.S. is regressing relative to other countries? Does this mean that the U.S. real GDP will eventually be smaller than most countries? Explain.

2. How did the Industrial Revolution increase the rate of economic growth and income levels in the United States?

Unit 4

1. Are all people over 18 who are not working counted as unemployed by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics? Explain.

2. Is the decrease in the unemployment rate always a good thing? Explain.

3. Is zero unemployment a desirable outcome? Explain.

Unit 5

1. Why does “substitution bias” arise if the inflation rate is calculated based on a fixed basket of goods?

2. Identify several parties likely to be helped and hurt by inflation. Explain how they are helped or hurt.

3. Who in an economy is the big winner from inflation? Explain.

Module 2

Unit 1

In your view, is the economy currently operating in the Keynesian, intermediate, or neoclassical portion of the economy’s aggregate supply curve? Explain.

2. If households decide to save a larger portion of their income, what effect would this have on the output, employment, and price level in the short run? What about the long run?

Unit 2

What is a recession? How is it defined? If Keynes were alive today, how do you think he would advise President Obama to move the U.S. economy out of a recession? What would be your advice?

Unit 3

1. What is the difference between rational expectations and adaptive expectorations?

2. Explain why neoclassical economists believe that nothing much needs to be done about unemployment. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper analyzing avian physiological adaptations. In your paper, address the following:

Discuss circulatory, respiratory, and excretory system adaptations. Explain temperature regulation and metabolism in birds. Examine how birds maintain water reserves. Analyze how environmental factors shaped the evolution of these adaptations. Describe examples of these adaptations in different species. Examine how adaptability to environment has contributed to the success of flightless birds. Cite at least three primary scholarly references. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Due Week 10 and worth 100 points

As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked to do a certain type of “cultural activity” that fits well with our course and then report on your experience. Your instructor will require you to propose an activity and get instructor approval before you do it and report on it (students should look for any instructions in that respect). Every effort should be made to ensure that this is a hands-on experience (not a virtual one), that this activity fits the HUM 112 class well, and that the activity is of sufficient quality for this university course. The two (2) key types of activities are a museum visit or a performance. Note: This must not be a report on the same activity (and certainly not the same report) as done for another class, like HUM 111. For instance, one might go to the same museum as done for HUM 111, but this HUM 112 report will focus on entirely different works and displays.

Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend a theater, dance, or musical performance before the end of Week 10. The activity (museum or performance) should have content that fits our course well. Have fun doing this.
Write a two to three (2-3) page report (500-750 words) that describes your experience.

Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the event.
Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces.
Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event.
Use at least the class text as a reference (additional sources are fine, not necessary unless required by your content). Your report should include connections you make between things observed in your activity and things learned in the course and text.

Note: Submit your cultural activity choice to the instructor for approval before the end of Week 5 (earlier is even better). Look for guidance from the instructor for how or where to make your proposal. You may also seek advice from your instructor (provide your town / state or zip code) for a good activity in your general area.

Visiting a Museum

It makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned traveler approaches visiting a city for the first time. Find out what is available to see. In the museum, find out what sort of exhibitions are currently housed in the museum and start with the exhibits that interest you.
If there is a travelling exhibition, it’s always a good idea to see it while you have the chance. Then, if you have time, you can look at other things in the museum.
Every effort should be made ahead of time to identify a museum that has items and works one can easily connect to our HUM 112 class and book. Since HUM 112 covers from 1600 AD to the present, it makes more sense to focus on items from this time frame. In general, museums with fine arts work better than history museums.
Any questions about whether a museum-visit activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for the activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Normally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
Make notes as you go through the museum and accept any handouts or pamphlets that the museum staff gives you. While you should not quote anything from the printed material when you do your report, the handouts may help to refresh your memory later.
The quality of your experience is not measured by the amount of time you spend in the galleries or the number of works of art that you actually see. The most rewarding experiences can come from finding two or three (2 or 3) pieces of art or exhibits which intrigue you and then considering those works in leisurely contemplation. Most museums have benches where you can sit and study a particular piece.
If you are having a difficult time deciding which pieces to write about, ask yourself these questions: (1) If the museum you are visiting suddenly caught fire, which two (2) pieces of art or exhibits would you most want to see saved from the fire? (2) Why would you choose those two (2) particular pieces?

Attending a Performance

Check your local colleges to see if there are any free or low-cost performances or student recitals. Student performances are generally of almost the same quality as professional performances, but typically cost much less. However, performances of high school level or lower will not meet this requirement.
Try to do a quality performance that fits the class subject matter well. Sorry—but this is not for pop music or rock music, rap, country music, gospel music, comedy routines, your kid’s dance recital, your international friend’s wedding, high school plays, renaissance fairs, etc. Instead, think of college level or professional recitals, string quartets, symphony orchestras, opera, jazz, some stage dramas, etc.

Any questions about whether a performance activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for an activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Normally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
Unlike visiting a museum, where you can wear almost anything, people attending performances are often expected to “dress up” a bit.
Take a pen or pencil with you and accept the program you are offered by the usher; you will probably want to take notes on it during or after the performance.
Turn off your cell phone before entering the auditorium. Do not use your phone to record the music or to take pictures or videos. To play it safe, turn the phone off.
Most long musical performances have at least one (1) intermission. If the lights start blinking, it is the sign that the performance is about to begin.
Look for very specific things (such as a particular piece of music or the way certain instruments sounded at a specific time) which tend to stand out as either enjoyable or not enjoyable. Be sure to take notes of the things which you find enjoyable as well as the things which are not enjoyable.

Note: If a student is unable to attend a cultural event in person due to circumstances beyond the student’s control, then the instructor will recommend an alternate event / activity for the student to “attend” online. The “virtual” event / activity is usually only for students who, due to their physical location, cannot possibly attend an event / activity in person; typically, these students are stationed overseas or have no means of transportation. Experience shows most museums and activities are modest in cost and manageable for students, and you will often see students from other universities there on similar course projects. If you are facing financial hardship, keep in mind that many museums have a free day each week and performance discounts are often available for students and veterans, among others. Feel free to ask your instructor to help with finding low-cost options. If you believe that you have a legitimate reason for attending a “virtual” activity, you must contact the instructor no later than Week 5 for your request to be considered.

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. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the Additional Resources section of their Student Center within their course shell for reference)
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 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.
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

For this Assignment you are required to write a business plan. The business plan should be 5–10 pages (excluding title page, table of content and reference page). This Assignment will be due at the end of Unit 9. Do not wait to begin working on your business plan, as it will take some time to complete.

The business plan must be in APA format and all references must be in a reference page. Submit your plan to the Unit 9 Assignment Dropbox.

The business plan should include the following components:

A.The name of your business

B.A description of your business. Describe your idea; purpose, mission, vision, background information, and description of the product and or service. The business must be related to the healthcare field (e.g., a doctor’s office, a home healthcare practice, a new hospital, etc.) Discuss how your business will meet a significant marketplace need or solve a problem or challenge that currently exists in the community. Discuss why you believe it is worth pursuing.

C.Targeted location (Where you would propose to establish this business and explain your reasoning).

D.Market analysis: Define the target market for your idea, why you think it exists, what you believe to be the size of the market demand for your idea, and who your competitors will be. Discuss how you would bring your product or service to market (how you would go about building or developing your product, service or idea into a real, tangible product or service that customers would want and buy). Perform a S.W.O.T. Analysis.

E.Budget: Create a budget that shows and discuss what it would cost in terms of time and resources to bring it to market and make it available to the public. In doing so, outline your plans to mange revenue (compliance management), manufacture the product or perform the service (including the proposed manufacturing process or method of performing the service) and your projection of the production costs, which may include: material labor, employees, salaries, equipment facility, etc).

F.Requests for proposal (RFP): Include in your plan at least one product request from vendors for equipment you will need for your business. For example, electronic systems are commonly used in healthcare businesses. You can draft a request to review different electronic systems from various vendors that you might use in your business. Be sure to include details on the type of electronic system needed.

G.Discuss risks and or uncertainties within your proposal: Outline what you believe are the most significant risks and uncertainties that you are likely to experience in bringing your idea to market and discuss how you would deal with them.

H.Marketing strategy: Discuss your marketing and sales strategies. In doing so, discuss: Your target market, and how you plan to reach that market (e.g. distribution strategy, pricing strategy, promotion strategy). Discuss how your business will offer a unique value proposition and be able to sustain a competitive advantage in the marke. Discuss your marketing plan and budget to promote the business online or offline.

I.Discuss expected profit and return on investments: Estimate the revenues you expect to earn, as well as the costs and expenses you expect to incur, and the resulting profits you would expect to earn over the first 3–5 years. Remember, even a non-profit business needs to be able to bring in enough revenues to cover its expenses. Estimate the amount of money you think would have to be invested to get your business started

Module 5 focuses on conducting parametric and nonparametric inferential statistical tests: t-tests, chi-square analyses. Using the website link below, please take some time to answer the following questions:

http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/mult_pkg/whatstat/

Identify the types of variables you would need to conduct a Chi-square (last name begins with A-H), one-sample t-test (last name begins with I-P) and paired t-test (last name begins with Q-Z. Be sure to explain the number of dependent and independent variables, and the types of dependent variables necessary for the statistical analysis. Furthermore, provide a health related example (or using a peer-reviewed article that used a chi-square test) to explain your answer

A good friend, Maria, has just asked your advice now that you are taking business math. She has never owned a car before and doesn’t know if she should lease or buy one. She doesn’t really understand the financial or other advantages and disadvantages of owning versus leasing. She has visited a dealership and gotten some basic information on the car of her choice. Maria summarized the information from the dealer into a table and outlined some of her questions. She would like your help analyzing the information and deciding what to do.

1.Look under the Project icon and download the file name Car Worksheet. Save the worksheet to your computer with the filename your lastnamefirstinitial_worksheet_P3. For example, if Jenny Wu is doing this project she would save the worksheet as wuj_worksheet_P3. When you open the worksheet be sure to put a heading at the top with your name and the project title.

2.Complete the remaining entries under Solution Plan in the worksheet. Be sure to use complete sentences in items 1 through 5.

3.Scroll back up the worksheet and look at the questions under What we are looking for and include your answers under each question. Be sure to write in complete sentences.

4.Now its your turn. Pick a car that you like and that you may be able to afford. Complete the following. Use full sentences in all responses.

1.Call or visit a dealership and find out how much it would cost to lease and to purchase the car of your choice. Don’t forget to record the name of the person you speak to, their title, the date, and the dealership name. Be sure to specify what optional equipment you want. Be specific. Tell me the exact model you want.

2.Visit the two websites http://www.kbb.com/ and http://www.edmunds.com/ and get the car sticker price, dealer costs, and the average purchase price for the car you selected. How does the dealer cost compare to the sticker price? Be sure you include all the options you specified when you priced the car with the dealer. How does this information help you when negotiating with the dealer?

3.New cars depreciate, that is lose value, as soon as you drive them out of the showroom. Some cars hold their value better than others. Search on the web and find out about depreciation rates on new cars. See if you can find the rate for the car you are interested in. Use the websites listed above and look up the resale value of a three year old model of the car you are interested in. Compare it to some other cars. What does that tell you about the rate of depreciation on the car you are interested in?

4.After reviewing your answers to question 6 on the worksheet what would you do – buy or lease? Why?

5.You should be able to add the information to your worksheet file but if you created a new file to answer the questions be sure to name the file with with the filename your lastnamefirstinitial__car. For example, if Jenny Wu is doing this project she would save the file as wuj_P3. Remember the file must be a WORD or Rich Text file. Be sure you put a heading at the top with your name and the project title.

6.Include a Reference List giving all sources you consulted for this project. If you are not sure how to properly cite your references see http://www.bergen.edu/pages/2306.asp. (Note: The BCC English Department uses MLA format. You may use MLA, APA, or Chicago style but you must be consistent in your usage.)

7.Attach your file(s) to the drop box for Project 3 by the deadline, midnight May 3, by clicking on the Assignment icon in the Action Menu or under Course tools

Through the lens of the business novel The Goal , you have been following many characters, complex business issues, and various management methodologies proposed for correcting problems. In choosing to write a novel, the authors are able to explore abstract concepts in an informative and accessible format. In effect, they are comparing and contrasting strategies in a realistic setting, rather than presenting their argument in an article.

This week, the Shared Practice is a continuation from Week 5, in which you used critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate the concepts and decisions concepts presented in The Goal . This Shared Practice will focus on Part 2 of the readings in The Goal.

To prepare for this Shared Practice, select one of the following options, based on the two course level outcomes below, which you will use to frame and analyze this week’s reading assignment in The Goal:

Create a plan for ongoing improvement and increased capability based on an evaluation of an organization’s systemic constraints.

OR

Analyze a complex value creation system using management concepts.

Then, using Part 2 of your The Goal readings, research and select three short passages that contain one or two essential concepts pertaining to management that you found to be compelling. Analyze each using the Course Outcome you selected as a framework. Note: A theme this week you can focus on is to explain why the techniques that the team are implementing working, and how “breaking the rules” in this case makes sense from a systems performance perspective).

For this Shared Practice, write a 3- to 4-paragraph essay. Identify the Course Outcome you selected and the passages from Part 2 of The Goal. Explain why each passage you chose is relevant and important in effective business management. Justify your response, and include citations for each passage. As you move on to next week, reflect on this statement, “If I had only known this, back when…

You will now look at Stacks and Queues using linked lists. Complete the following for this assignment:

Create a flowchart to show the process that will allow the implementation of Stack, Push, and Pop operations.
Create a flowchart to show the process that will allow the implementation of Queue, Enqueue, and Dequeue operations.
Write the required C# codes (and functions) to implement either a Stack or a Queuedata structure.