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Organizational Behavior in the Workplace

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Organizational Behavior in the Workplace

Complete the matrix below with 3 to 5 job skills found in the workplace that could lead to improved job performance.

Job Skills in the Workplace

Example: Problem-solving

Write a 350- to 700-word summary of what you have learned about Organizational Behavior from your current readings. Include the following in your summary:

· Explain the connection between organizational behavior and your selected job skills from the matrix.

· Discuss how these job skills can lead to improved job performance.

· Explain how Organizational Behavior can aid you in decision-making and problem-solving.

· Predict the consequences of unethical behavior in the workplace.

Individual Assignment: Organizational Behavior in the Workplace

Purpose of Assignment

This assignment asks students to explain the role and purpose of Organizational Behavior and provides students the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of how Organizational Behavior operates in the workplace.

Resources Required

Organizational Behavior in the Workplace Worksheet.

Grading Guide

Content

70 Percent

Met

Partially Met

Not Met

Comments:

Explains the main components of organizational behavior

The worksheet includes examples of job skills found in the workplace that could lead to improved job performance.

The paper includes an explanation of the connection between organizational behavior and the job skills identified in the matrix.

The paper includes a discussion of how the identified job skills can lead to improved job performance.

The paper includes an explanation of how organizational behavior can aid in decision-making and problem-solving.

The paper includes possible consequences of unethical behavior in the workplace.

The paper is between 350 to 700 words in length.

Total Available

Total Earned

3.5

#/3.5

Writing Guidelines

30 Percent

Met

Partially Met

Not Met

Comments:

The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation

nvestments

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1. If a perpetual preferred stock pays a dividend of $5 a year, and yields rise from 10 percent to 12

percent, the price of the stock will

A. fall from $50 to $41.67.

B. fall from $60 to $50.

C. rise from $50 to $60.

D. rise from $41.67 to $50.

2. If investors require a rate of return of 8 percent, what is the value of a perpetual preferred stock that

pays a fixed dividend of $2?

A. $32

B. $16

C. $25

D. $50

3. An increase in investors’ required return will cause the value of a common stock to

A. remain unchanged.

B. remain stable or rise slightly.

C. rise.

D. fall.

4. A $1,000 bond has an annual coupon of 5 percent and a price of $692. Find the number of years to

maturity if comparable bonds yield 10 percent.

A. 30 years

B. 20 years

C. 10 years

D. 5 years

5. The dividend paid by a preferred stock is usually

A. fixed.

B. tax deductible.

C. paid in stock.

D. variable.

6. Which of the following is a correct statement about default?

A. Default is failure to maintain more assets than liabilities.

B. Default is failure to meet any of the terms of the indenture.

C. Default is failure to make interest payments only.

D. Default is failure to make dividend payments.

7. Preferred stock and bonds are similar because

A. neither interest nor dividends are tax deductible.

B. they both have voting power.

C. both may be subject to a call option.

D. interest and dividend payments are legal obligations.

8. Which of the following is a correct statement about a stock split?

A. A stock split does not affect liabilities.

B. A stock split increases equity.

C. A stock split increases retained earnings.

D. A stock split generates capital gains.

9. If a company defaults on its bonds,

A. subordinate debt is redeemed before senior debt.

B. interest continues to accrue but may not be paid.

C. equipment trust certificates have an inferior position to income bonds.

D. Debentures have a superior position to other bonds.

10. If a company fails to meet the terms of indenture, the company is

A. profitable.

B. in registration.

C. in default.

D. bankrupt.

11. A 20-year $1,000 bond has a coupon of 8 percent. What would be the price if the coupon is paid

semiannually and comparable bonds yield 10 percent?

A. $828

B. $624

C. $1,000

D. $895

12. If interest rates in general fall, the

A. prices of existing bonds are unaffected.

B. prices of existing bonds fall.

C. coupon rate adjusts for the change in interest rates.

D. prices of existing bonds rise.

13. If interest rates rise, which of the following is false?

A. The yield to maturity rises more than the current yield.

B. Prices of existing bonds fall.

C. The market price of a zero coupon bond falls.

D. Existing bonds may be called.

14. The yield to maturity on a bond is the

A. interest paid divided by the price of the bond.

B. bond’s coupon divided by the principal amount.

C. price appreciation earned by the bond.

D. interest plus price appreciation (or loss) achieved by holding the bond to maturity.

15. Interest on _______ is exempt from federal income taxation.

A. state of Florida bonds

B. zero coupon bonds

C. equipment trust certificates

D. federal bonds such as savings bonds

16. Dividends come at the expense of

A. interest.

B. retained earnings.

C. stock.

D. liabilities.

17. What is the value of a $100 par preferred stock that must be retired after 10 years if it pays a dividend

of $5 annually and the investor requires a 6 percent rate of return?

A. $122

B. $110

C. $100

D. $92

18. A 30-year $1,000 bond has an annual coupon of 6 percent. What would be the current yield if the bond

sells for $622?

A. 9.6 percent

B. 5 percent

C. 6 percent

D. 5.6 percent

19. Dividends are paid on the

A. distribution date.

B. ex dividend date.

C. date of record.

End of exam

D. declaration date.

20. A 10-year $1,000 bond has a coupon of 9 percent. What would be the price if the coupon is paid

annually and comparable bonds yield 10 percent?

A. $1,000

B. $1,900

C. $938

D. $1,159

Assignment 2: Part B: Your Marketing Plan

In Assignment 2, using the same company from Assignment 1, you will focus on the company’s mission, introduction, and branding.

Note: You may create and /or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Write five (5) page paper in which you:

Develop a branding strategy for your product that covers the brand name, logo, slogan, and at least one (1) brand extension.
Assemble a marketing strategy for your product, and determine an appropriate time table to implement your plan). Provide a rationale for your response.
Prepare a positioning statement. Include a perceptual map that shows your company’s position against its competitors. From this map, create a statement that depicts your position. For example, “Our product is the fastest in its class for half the price.” Note: See pp. 54 – 55 in the textbook for examples of perceptual maps. You may use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or other equivalent software to create your perceptual map.
Examine the relevant consumer behavior for your target market. Explain the main reasons why the brand name, logo, slogan, brand extension, as well as the positioning statement and marketing strategy are right for the identified target market.
Develop your company’s mission statement and company introduction.
Use at least three (3) academic resources as quantitative marketing research to determine the feasibility of your product / service. These resources should be industry specific and relate to your chosen product / service. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic 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

CE 315 Language Development in Young Children/ journal and assignment

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journal

Current Issue Critical Thinking

Read the following excerpt from “Understanding Digital Kids (DKs): Technology & Learning in the New Digital Landscape,” an article regarding learning today:

Recently, there were two recent cover stories in Time Magazine: Their conclusion was that children today are different. In fact, based on what we now know from the neurosciences and psychological sciences, what we’re now beginning to understand is that children today are FUNDAMENTALLY different than we are in the way they think, in the way they access, absorb, interpret, process and use information, and in the way they view, interact, and communicate in the modern world because of their experiences with digital technologies. If this is the case, it holds profound implications for all of us personally and professionally (Jukes, 2008, p. 14).

Reflect on this selection and respond to the following questions:

What are your thoughts on this statement?
Do you feel today’s learner has a different way of learning than in the past? Defend your position.
In your future role, how will you use this information?
What implications does this have for your future role?

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your journal entries.

Assignment

Language Development Interview

Much of the knowledge we gain comes from our learning and personal experiences. For this assignment, you will spend time talking with an experienced preschool teacher or, if you are currently a preschool teacher, you can answer the questions yourself. Your assignment is to select five questions regarding the support of language acquisition and language developmental stages in the classroom. Please review these possible questions that could guide your interview or you can create your own questions.

For this project, choose one of the following methods of completion:

Option 1

Identify five questions that you could ask someone with preschool experience about how they support language acquisition for the stages of development in the classroom. Document the interview. You can record the interview (with permission) or you can write your questions and answers.
Analyze the provided answers using your knowledge gained, the textbook, and at least one other resource to substantiate or refute their answers. You can provide elaboration for or against their responses further strengthening your own understanding.
Summarize and explain three ways you will meet the needs of children in this stage to support their language development using the provided answers and your knowledge.

Option 2

Identify five questions that you may be asked in a future interview regarding how you will support language acquisition for the stages of development in your future professional role. Document the interview. You can record a mock interview or you can write your questions/answers.
Analyze your own answers using your knowledge gained and information from the textbook and at least one other resource to substantiate your writing.
Summarize and explain three ways you will meet the needs of children in a developmental stage of your choice to support their language development using your knowledge of language acquisition.

The interview can be submitted as a video, an audio recording, or a Microsoft Word document (which would be two to three pages in length). You will also submit a one- to two-page Microsoft Word document (in addition to the title page and reference page) with your developmental level selected and elaboration of three ways you can meet the needs of the children in this developmental stage. Please support your ideas with information from the textbook and at least one other outside resource. Your paper must be written in APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, and include at least one scholarly resources in addition to the course text.

When you submit your assignments each week, they will be returned to you with specific feedback. This feedback should be used to revise the assignment for the Final Project. Please make the necessary corrections and save for Week Five use in the Final Project

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which the student answers the following three (3) items using headers to separate each item:

1. Discuss either two (2) civil liberties or two (2) civil rights events (past or current) that have influenced a sense of social responsibility in the American government today. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: In your response, consider how the events influenced the way state, local or national political leaders or agencies responded in a socially responsible or ethical manner toward the community.

2. Discuss two (2) media events (past or present) that have positively and or negatively influenced the public’s opinion of a government agency. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider how a news story or media coverage of an event positively or negatively changed the public’s opinion (or perception) regarding how responsible a government agency should be towards meeting the needs of its customers; i.e. the American people.

3. Discuss two (2) differences between the Republican and Democratic parties that may have an ethical impact (positively or negatively) on the American people. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider the different ideals, values, morals, and/or goals held by the Republican and Democratic parties, and their different views on the ethically or morally right way to govern and make the best policies for the people they serve. Determine if your example presents any type of ethical concerns for or against the public interest of the American people.

In your research, you cannot use Wikipedia, online dictionaries, Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, or any other Website do that 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 to:

Identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy.
Employ terminology used to study political science and American government.
Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of freedom of expression.
Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course.
Explain how the federal system of government works.
Explore different perspectives on issues and questions about the U.S. government and national political processes.
Describe the importance of an informed, effective citizenship for the national government and political processes.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics.
Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.

Respond to each item. Each response should be concise and between 2–3 paragraphs in length.
Use MS Word to write your responses, and submit your answers to all three questions in one Word document.
Copy and paste each question within the document, so that your Instructor can see to which question you are responding.

The NAEYC Conceptual Framework for Early Childhood Professional Development explains that “a defining characteristic of any profession is a specialized body of knowledge and competencies shared by all its members that are not shared by others” (1993, p. 5). Based on the eight elements identified in the position statement, choose two of the first seven that are of special interest to you and, for each, set and explain a goal for yourself that you believe will further your own growth and learning in this area. Then respond to the last element on professionalism by explaining two ways that you can demonstrate you are making “a commitment to professionalism” (p. 5).

From your reading of the article “What Do We Mean by Professional Development in the Early Childhood Field?” summarize key points about professional development from the six guiding assumptions presented on pages 2 and 3. Identify at least one point that offered you a new insight about professional development in the early childhood field and explain why.

According to the article on reflection, “Take a Closer Look,” describe what is meant by reflective practice. Although the article places reflective practice in the context of a school, explain how you could use reflective practice to support your growth as an early childhood professional in whatever setting you may work./10.pdf

Evaluating Access Control Methods

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Imagine you are an Information Systems Security Specialist for a medium-sized federal government contractor. The Chief Security Officer (CSO) is worried that the organization’s current methods of access control are no longer sufficient. In order to evaluate the different methods of access control, the CSO requested that you research: mandatory access control (MAC), discretionary access control (DAC), and role-based access control (RBAC). Then, prepare a report addressing positive and negative aspects of each access control method. This information will be presented to the Board of Directors at their next meeting. Further, the CSO would like your help in determining the best access control method for the organization.

Write a three page paper in which you:

Explain in your own words the elements of the following methods of access control:
Mandatory access control (MAC)
Discretionary access control (DAC)
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Compare and contrast the positive and negative aspects of employing a MAC, DAC, and RBAC.
Suggest methods to mitigate the negative aspects for MAC, DAC, and RBAC.
Evaluate the use of MAC, DAC, and RBAC methods in the organization and recommend the best method for the organization. Provide a rationale for your response.
Speculate on the foreseen challenge(s) when the organization applies the method you chose. Suggest a strategy to address such challenge(s).
Use at least three (3) 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.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Analyze information security systems compliance requirements within the User Domain.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in security strategy and policy formation.
Write clearly and concisely about topics related to information technology audit and control using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Business Managgment homwork 2

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Learning Activity #1

Now is the time to select a strategy; during the previous week you identified strategic alternatives for either Subway or Southwest (those alternatives were the next step from the IFE and EFE that were created in Week 3). It is now time to take the next step and review the strategic alternatives selected last week and identify a single strategy to implement. Remember that organizations have limited resources, i.e., they can’t do everything, they must select a strategy to move forward to implement.

In this learning activity you will use the QSPM tool to review the alternatives identified in Week 4 and select ONE strategy to move forward. Create the QSPM in this learning activity.

Learning Activity #2

Provide a detailed explanation of the ONE strategy identified in Learning Activity #1 this week to move forward. Explain why that strategy is critical to the organizations future success; be sure to use material from Week 3 to support this explanation.

Offer supporting rationale for your explanation and be sure to reference your statements using proper APA formatting

Assignment 1: Discussion—Prescriptive and Descriptive Arguments

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Descriptions “describe”—they depict the “what is” of a statement. Prescriptions “prescribe”—they express the “what ought to be” of a statement. When approaching controversial or emotionally charged subjects, critical thinkers are mindful of the different roles that facts and values play in people’s judgments and the different roles they play in different kinds of judgments. This assignment will help deepen your understanding of those distinctions.

To see how an issue can be approached using a descriptive or prescriptive argument, review these examples. Descriptive and prescriptive arguments are considered in the lecture pages for Module 3.

Based on your understanding of descriptive and prescriptive arguments, respond to the following:

Identify a topic of interest for which arguments of different perspectives can be created.
Construct one original descriptive argument and one original prescriptive argument for the topic you select.

Support your arguments with scholarly references. Be sure to provide citations for your sources as well as citations for a premise you state to be a fact.

Write your initial response in a total of 200–300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Week 3, Day 3, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Week 3, Day 7, review at least two peers’ responses. Each response should be at least 75 words in length. Critically comment on how they have used evidence in different types of arguments. Be sure to address the following:

Identify the supporting evidence for their arguments.
Offer an assessment of the strength of the evidence provided in support of the argument. Include a rationale for your statements. You may offer a suggestion for improved supporting evidence.

Grading Criteria and Rubric
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Initial Discussion Response
16
Discussion Participation
16
Writing Craftsmanship and Ethical Scholarship

wk6 paper

Complete the Project on Designing Data Center Personnel Control on page 202 of the text. Make sure your answers are explained in detail.

Designing Data Center Personnel Controls

1. Create a fictitious company or organization that requires a robust data center and operations.

2. Describe the data center and its operations schedule and personnel. 3. What roles are present? 4. What operations controls would you ensure are operating cor