Select a fairly inexpensive product that you currently own, and a country that you’re not very familiar with. The product could be a moderately priced watch, radio, or other device. Now imagine that you are with the international sales department of the company that manufactures and sells the item and that you are proposing to make it available in the country you have selected.

The first step is to learn as much as possible about the country where you plan to market the product. Check almanacs, encyclopedias, the Internet, and library databases for the most recent information, paying particular attention to descriptions of the social life of the inhabitants, their economic conditions, and cultural traditions that would encourage or discourage use of the product.

Your 1-2 page report is to be submitted to the chief operating officer of the company, whose name you can either make up or find in a corporate directory. Make sure to include the following:

(1)Briefly describe the product you plan to market abroad.

(2)Briefly describe the country you have selected.

(3)Indicate the type(s) of people in this country who would find the product attractive. Provide at least one (1) supporting fact.

(4)Explain how the product would be transported into the country (or possibly manufactured there if materials and labor are available). Provide at least one (1) supporting fact that justifies your choice.

(5)Recommend a location for a regional sales center. Provide at least one (1) supporting fact that supports your location choice.

(6)Describe how the product will do in this new environment, with at least two (2) supporting facts.

(7)Describe at least two (2) recommendations for marketing (steps the company should take immediately and those it should develop later).

Research paper for the course Gender and Religion. Based on the Article “Physiology and Faith: Addressing the universal Gender difference in Religion” by Rodney Stark Year (2002) and the first chapter of the book “why are women more religious than men?” by Bruce and Trzebiatowska

-A theory of why are women more religious than men?

-Evidence: For and Against

Evaluation of each evidence (General reflections that you can some up with and lessons)

The paper cannot finish with a cliche line, but rather finish by explaining what you learned about this research.

The paper should be in MLA format and should be about 2000 words.

You will chose the topic for both of your argument papers. You may chose different aspects of the same topic for each of the papers. The topic should be related to human sexuality. You may consult with the instructor if you would like to discuss your topic with the instructor.
The argument paper must begin with a one-to-three-sentence statement of the main thesis. A thesis is an argument concerning an issue. It clearly states your position. Your argument paper should primarily present your beliefs or conclusions related to the topic. It should include 5-7 recent (within the last 3-5 years) references from at least the text and additional sources. The paper may also include material from other sources.

A Crash Course on Argument Papers
Select an issue or dilemma of interest.
Review the pertinent literature.
Decide on your perception; take a stance.
Articulate your perception in a thesis statement.
Summarize the issues; demonstrate an understanding of the controversy.
Defend/argue in favor of your perception using all resources available.
Finish with a strong summary statement that reinforces your thesis.
Proofread your work; use grammar/spellcheck functions.
Revise; submit final draft.

Analyze the major barriers for entry and exit into the airline industry. Explain how each barrier can foster either monopoly or oligopoly. What barriers, if any, do you feel give rise to monopoly that will allow the government to become involved to protect consumers?

Guided Response: Do you agree or disagree with their reasons on whether or not government should get involved when it comes to monopolies? Compare and contrast and comment on barriers to enter a market and analysis of government’s relationship with monopolies.

⦁    For the population of females between the ages of 3 and 74 who participated in the National Health Interview Survey, the hemoglobin level is approximately normally distributed with mean 13.3g/100ml and standard deviation 1.12g/100ml.
⦁    If a sample of size 15 is selected from this population, what is the probability that the mean hemoglobin level of the sample is between 13.0g/100ml and 13.6g/100ml?
⦁    If a sample of size 30 is selected from this population, what is the probability that the mean hemoglobin level of the sample is between 13.0g/100ml and 13.6g/100ml?
⦁    Suppose that college faculty with the rank of professor at two-year institutions earn an average of $64,571 per year with a standard deviation of $4,000. In an attempt to verify this salary level, a random sample of 60 professors was selected from a personnel database for all two-year institutions in the United States and the average salary  was calculated.
⦁    Describe the sampling distribution of the sample mean
⦁    Within what limits would you expect the sample average to lie, with probability 0.95?
⦁    Calculate the probability that the sample mean  is greater than $66,000?
⦁    If your random sample actually produced a sample mean of $66,000, would you consider this unusual? What conclusion might you draw?

Health care organizations are continuously immersed in change from the emergence of new policies, to promote quality care and improve patient safety to keeping pace with the rapid growth in knowledge and best practices. Establishing a solid framework for planning and implementing change is a wise move, as it provides a foundation for the extensive coordination that will be needed to successfully facilitate the change.

For this Assignment, you propose a change at the department or unit level and develop a plan for guiding the change effort.

To prepare:

• Review Chapter 8 in the course text. Focus on Kurt Lewin’s change theory, and contrast it with other classic change models and strategies.
• Reflect on problems, inefficiencies, and critical issues within a specific department, unit, or area in your organization or one with which you are familiar. Select one issue as a focal point for this assignment, and consider a change that could be made to address the issue.
• Think about how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.
• Using one of the change models or strategies discussed in Chapter 8, begin formulating a plan for implementing the change within the department/unit. Outline the steps that you and/or others should follow to facilitate the change effort. Align these steps to the change model or strategy you selected.
• Determine who should be involved in initiating and managing the change. Consider the skills and characteristics that are necessary to facilitate this change effort.

To complete:Write a 3- to 5-page paper (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following:

• Identify a problem, inefficiency, or issue within a specific department/unit.
• Describe a specific, realistic change that could be made to address the issue.
• Summarize how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.
• Identify a change model or strategy to guide your planning for implementing the change. Provide a rationale for your selection.
• Outline the steps that you and/or others would follow to facilitate the change. Align these steps to your selected change model or strategy.
• Explain who would be involved in initiating and managing this change. Describe the skills and characteristics that would be necessary to facilitate the change effort.

Knowing how to thoroughly research a topic is extremely important while achieving your education. You may be asked to support your information with peer-reviewed scholarly resources, but how can you find this type of resource? The Ashford University Library allows you to search through different avenues to find the requested types of resources. You can narrow your search by the author, year published, title, subject, and also by indicating what type of resource you are looking for. You even have access to a librarian if you need some guidance in finding more resources on your topic.

This week, you will take the Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills (SAILS) Exam. This exam is not graded, and your results are anonymous. The exam will exit from your screen immediately after completion, and you will not receive feedback or results. This is a nationally-normalized, standardized exam for students in universities all over the United States. The results of this assessment will guide Ashford University in developing the best possible library resources and research methodologies training. Results will be published (in aggregate) on Ashford’s assessment website. Your participation is voluntary, so thank you for your participation.

 

After completing the SAILS Exam, in a two- to three-paragraph response:

• Describe your experiences using resources, including concerns encountered when conducting academic research through the Ashford University Library. Areas of concern may include developing a research strategy, using the search function within a database, or evaluating sources.
• Explain how using the Ashford University Library has improved your experience in conducting research.

You work for a large technology firm. Recently the human resources department has provided notice that a vacancy has opened up for the District manager position. The notice lists the education and experience qualifications and the duties of the position. The notice further provides the means for applying for the position and that the position will be filled internally rather than looking for an external candidate. Further, the notice provides the deadline as to when candidates who want to be considered should provide the required information.

When looking to fill positions, whether a promotion or new hire, employers must make sure that they properly list the qualifications and requirements of the job so that the candidate can provide to the employer how they are qualified for the position.

This allows the employer to avoid any issue of possible discrimination or improper actions in the hiring and promoting procedure.

In framing your response, review leading legislation that employers must adhere to when dealing with promotions and hiring:

1. Identify at least 2 pieces of legislation specifically dealing with discrimination in promotion and hiring
2. Provide at least one advantage and one disadvantage of each piece of legislation