Author: chris

1. Defend the following statement: Trade and foreign investment are good for society.

2. Compare and contrast theories of absolute and comparative advatages.

3. Explain Porter’s “Diamond” model of national competitive advantage.

 

 

Analyze the importance of three (3) key aspects of effective leadership research then examine (2) outcomes this research reveals about the behaviors of effective leaders. Next, rate the effectiveness of three (3) important characteristics you believe an effective leader should possess. Provide a rationale for your response.

“Types of Jurisdiction” Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, analyze the basis for classifying courts into jurisdictions, and differentiate between the key elements of courts of limited jurisdictions and courts of general jurisdictions. Describe a court of general jurisdiction in your state in which you mention two (2) types of cases that it can hear. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Imagine that you are a new judge of a court in your state with limited jurisdiction. Determine three (3) kinds of cases that you believe you will be receiving as part of the caseload for your court. Provide specific examples of your chosen case types to support your rationale.

“The Dual Court System of the United States” Please respond to the following:

• Describe the hierarchy of the federal court system of the United States and its subject matter jurisdictions. Discuss two (2) methods that allow for a case to be heard in federal court. Provide specific examples of cases heard within the federal court hierarchy to support your rationale.
• From the e-Activity, determine two (2) key factors that determine whether a defendant found guilty of a crime is able to direct his / her appeal to the appellate court or whether the appeal is sent to the state supreme court for handling. Provide specific examples of recent cases in your state where your chosen factors applied to support your rationale.

“Elements of a Crime and Jurisdiction” Please respond to the following:

• Review the table, titled “Elements of a Crime”, located in Chapter 3 of the textbook, then compare and contrast the roles of mens rea (i.e., guilty mind) and actus rea (i.e., the forbidden act or omission) as they relate to proving a crime has been committed. Next, discuss whether the concurrent occurrence of these elements is more beneficial to the prosecution or the defense. Justify your response.
• It is common knowledge that jurisdiction, the official power to make legal decisions and judgments, is vitally important to the adversarial legal system. Discuss the importance of having either subject matter jurisdiction or personal jurisdiction over the cause of action. Include one (1) example of the importance of the chosen jurisdiction to support your response.

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1″Comparing Approaches ”  Please respond to the following:

• A) Outline the primary ways in which the traditional approach to modeling a use case differs from an object-oriented approach. Develop a scenario in which you would use the traditional approach over the object-oriented approach, and explain your reasons why.

 

• B) Analyze the difference between a use case and a scenario. Give a specific example of a use case with at least two (2) possible scenarios.

 

 

2“Cache Memory and Multicore Processors” Please respond to the following:

• A) From the e-Activity (Use the Internet to research the type of cache memory (Level 1, Level 2, or another type) that is on a computer you own or a computer that you would consider purchasing. Be prepared to discuss. Note: You can usually obtain this information from the computer manufacturer’s Website), determine the type of cache memory (i.e., Level 1, Level 2, or another type) that resides on a computer that you own or on a computer that you would consider purchasing. Examine the primary manner in which the type of cache memory that you have identified interfaces with the CPU and memory on your computer. Determine which type of cache memory is the most efficient, and provide one (1) example that depicts the manner in which the use of one (1) type of cache memory makes your computer processing more efficient than another.

 

• B) Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of both symmetrical and master-slave multiprocessing systems in regards to computer processing speed, multiprocessing configuration, overheating, and cost. Of the two (2), recommend the type of processor that would be better suited for a computer that is primarily used for the following: Word processing, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and computer gaming. Provide a rationale for your response.

Select one essay in The brief McGraw-Hill guide: Writing for college, writing for life: (2nd ed.) to summarize for this assignment. Choose from the following essays:  “Se habla Espanol” by Barrientos; “Facing poverty with a rich girl’s habits” by Kim; “On becoming a writer” by Baker; “Farm girl” by Hemauer

 

Write a one and one-half to two (1½ – 2) page summary paper in which you:

 

1. Identify the source (writer and title of essay) and state his or her most important point in your own words.
2. Summarize the other main points and their supporting details in separate paragraphs.
3. Discuss the (1) writer’s purpose, (2) genre, (3) audience, and (4) tone (attitude),
4. Describe your emotional response to the essay.
5. Use quotations, paraphrase, and summary correctly.

 

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:

 

• Recognize how to use quotations, paraphrase, and summary in the writing process.
• Apply the writing process to develop various writing genres.
• Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper writing mechanics.

 

 

Complete the Required and Recommended Learning Activities for this week.

Research and write a research-based paper on a suggested compensation and benefits plan (relative to the scenario you elect to use from the three Atwood Consulting Scenarios). Focus your research and develop content in accordance with the subtopics noted below.

Grading criteria for all papers in this course is fully described in the Instructor Policy Document.

This paper should be approximately 1250-1450 words minimum (i.e. 4-5 pages) and should contain a minimum of three different peer-reviewed sources.

NOTE: If needed, see the post in our Class Messages area on finding the “Atwood Scenarios.”

• Describe a compensation plan relative to the Atwood Consulting scenario you selected in Week One.                    NOTE: You’ll find the scenarios under our Week One Tab. Scroll down to find the link for Welcome Letter from Atwood Consulting. Click on that link. From here, click on the Atwood Consulting link found on the right side of the page. You’ll find the weekly Atwood scenarios there. You are only required to use this scenario for this particular paper. However, you are welcome to continue using this scenario for future papers in this course, as it will help you with a framework for each week’s topic.
• Describe why the plan you recommend is a good plan for both the individual as well as for the company. (i.e., Why might this plan be considered a good one to employees? Why is it good for the company?)
• Identify any obstacles or resistance from others in the organization relative to this pay plan.
• Describe three components of a Total Rewards Package that might motivate this person to reach peak performance.
• Discuss three best practices for reducing turnover, and how do these help reduce unwanted turnover?

Here is the scenario:

Traci: Hello, this is Traci Goldeman with Atwood and Allen Consulting. I wanted to take a minute to talk with you about your business. Just so you’re aware, I will be recording our communications over the next several weeks, including this video chat, and placing them in your file for my employees to use as a reference. Having said that, let’s get started. Why don’t you tell me a bit about you and your business?

Bradley: Sure, Traci. My name is Bradley Stonefield and I am opening a limousine service. I’m going to name it Landslide Limousines, and focus on providing first-class transportation. I’m really excited to be working with you as I get everything set up.

Traci: And what location are you looking at?

Bradley: I plan on opening in Austin, Texas.

Traci: What is your current location?

Bradley: That’s where I’m currently at.

Traci: OK, and how many employees do you have?

Bradley: Well, my goal is to have 25 employees within the first year, so that’s the number I’d like to use for any planning.

Traci: All right, we’ll keep that in mind. Now, the first thing I’d like to do is to address employment laws, so we can make sure you’re on the right track. I’ll have my employees work on identifying applicable laws as well as the consequences of noncompliance with those laws, then we’ll give you recommendations on how to be compliant. Once we have that, we’ll work on some other HR issues for you. Will that work?

Bradley: That sounds great, Traci! Thanks so much for your help, and I’ll look for that information from you.

Traci: OK, thank you for your time, and I will be in touch with you soon. Don’t hesitate to contact me if anything changes, or if you have any questions. Bye.

 

 

 

Read: Jack London, “To Build A Fire”

 

1. Describe in a 2 page paper the ways specific defining elements of realism and/or naturalism manifest themselves in “To Build a Fire”. As you write, please consider steps 2-5 below:
2. Draw on the characteristics of realism and naturalism from the “Introduction” to The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Volume C.
3. Use information and/or definitions from at least two additional researched sources of your choice as you set out to identify traces of realism and/or naturalism in the short story “To Build a Fire”.
4. Remember to cite all sources in-text, in correct APA style, as well as to add an APA style reference page.
5. Revise your essay to make it as coherent and effective as possible.
6. Edit and proofread carefully before turning in your work.

You’ve been debating on making a purchase for yourself.  This is a product you’ve wanted for a while, but one that requires budgeting because you will be making monthly payments.

Select a product in which the demand for the product is clearly affected by the strength or weakness of the overall economy such as new homes, cars, appliances, smart phones, etc.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you address the following:

• Identify and define two economic indicators that reflect the strength of the economy (e.g. real GDP, unemployment rate, inflation rate, interest rate, housing starts, etc.).
• With these economic indicators in mind, how has the economy affected the demand for and supply of your selected product over the last 2 years?
• What was the impact on the supply of the product and the impact on the demand for the product?
• Explain the impact on the price of the product and your decision on whether or not to buy the product. 
• Include responses to the following:
  • How might you apply what you learned about supply and demand to your work place or your understanding of the product you are considering purchasing?
  • How do the concepts of macroeconomics help you understand the factors that affect shifts in supply and demand on the price of the product?