Author: chris

Watch the Khan Academy Video “Changes in Market Equilibrium” located in the Week 1 Khan Academy Videos.

Write a minimum of an 1,100-word paper summarizing the content of the simulation and address the following: 

• Identify two microeconomics and two macroeconomics principles or concepts from the simulation/video.
• Explain why you have categorized these selected principles or concepts as microeconomics or macroeconomics.
• Identify at least one shift of the supply curve and one shift of the demand curve in the simulation/video.
• Explain what causes the shifts, and how each shift affects the price, quantity, and decision making.

Include responses to the following:

• How might you apply what you learned about supply and demand from the simulation/video to your workplace or your understanding of a real-world product with which you are familiar?
• How do the concepts of microeconomics help you understand the factors that affect shifts in supply and demand on equilibrium price and quantity?
• How do the concepts of macroeconomics help you understand the factors that affect shifts in supply and demand on the equilibrium price and quantity?
• How does the price elasticity of demand affect a consumer’s purchasing and the firm’s pricing strategy as it relates to the simulation/video?

Cite a minimum of 3 peer reviewed sources.

Writea 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that uses two to three economic tools and concepts toSome examples of economic tools and concepts are supply and demand curves, marginal analysis, and elasticity.

Also, include a narrative summary for any charts, graphs, and figures that are used. Consider searching websites to view national charts, graphs, and figures that may provide you data concerning economic tools.

Citea minimum of three references.

Format the paper consistent with APA guidelines. NO RUNNING HEAD required, just page numbers! Please include headings and subheadings.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper addressing the following:

• Identify two jobs within the company of your choice.
• Describe the general function of performance management systems. If your assigned company does not use a performance management system, would you recommend it use one? Why or why not?
• Suggest two job evaluation methods for each of the positions. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of these methods, based on the positions you have selected?
• Compare possible compensation plans for the two positions.
• Explain the importance of providing employee benefit plans to employees working in the chosen positions.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Choose one (1) company that you believe would be an ideal company to work for based on working conditions, salary, opportunity for advancement and work involved. Use the Internet to research.

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

Evaluate the fundamental driving forces that shape the organizational environment of the selected company. Be sure to address the following: competing in a global marketplace, workforce diversity, ethics and morality, and technological innovation.

Examine the selected company’s specific practices or policies. Speculate on the major influences that these practices or policies have on individual and organizational outcomes.

Determine which practices related to work attitudes in U.S. organizations are most strongly affected by diversity and suggest a strategy to address the effects.

Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality 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. 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:

Evaluate human behavior in organizations and the forces shaping the behavior.

Analyze individual differences within organizations and their impact on organizational behavior.

Use technology to research issues affecting organizational behavior in order to deliver assignments which are clear, concise and have proper writing mechanics. Write clearly and concisely about operations management using proper writing mechanics.

In 1803, the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Marshall, decides the landmark case of William Marbury versus James Madison, Secretary of State of the United States and confirms the legal principle of judicial review–the ability of the Supreme Court to limit Congressional power by declaring legislation unconstitutional–in the new nation.

Analyze the following case in preparation to answer the questions that follow a systematic approach to your synthesis of law and fact. The final work product is a legal memorandum that articulates whether judicial review is still vital to the power of the Supreme Court which is to be presented to members of a judicial tribunal.

Review the following case:

• Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137, 1 Cranch 137, 2 L. Ed. 60 (1803) located at http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?navby=case&court=us&vol=5&page=137.

Write an eight to ten (8-10) page paper in which you:

1. Prepare a two to three (2-3) page briefing on the case that you reviewed in which you utilize the following areas of importance: a) issue presented; b) short answer; c) the facts of the case; d) a summary of the case; and e) a conclusion of the case outcome.
2. Review the concept of judicial review, and explain the fundamental manner in which the Court obtained the power of judicial review.
3. Interpret the following quote from Thomas Jefferson in a letter to W.C. Jarvis, dated Sept. 28, 1820: “It is very dangerous doctrine to consider the judges as the ultimate authority of all constitutional questions.” Provide a rationale for your interpretation.
4. Specify whether or not you believe Chief Justice John Marshall’s claim of the power of judicial review for the judicial branch constituted a usurpation of power.
5. Review the Court’s decision in Marbury and determine whether the Court acted in any fashion in order to improve the system of checks and balances that exits among the branches of government.
6. Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality 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.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Illustrate the workings of the adversary system.
• Analyze the functions of law and identify various types of law.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in U.S. Courts.
• Write clearly and concisely about U.S. Courts using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

You were recently asked to attend a meeting to discuss the hiring process in your workplace. The human resources director attended and made the following statement: “We obviously want intelligent people, but we also want them to have emotional intelligence.”

What did the HR director mean by that? To learn more about emotional intelligence, explore the sites listed below. Please take one of the emotional intelligence (EI) tests. Reflect on your results, and explore ways that you might develop an enhanced emotional IQ.

The following sites has an informal self-administered survey that introduces the concept of EI in an interesting and personal way. There are also links at these sites to follow-up on emotional quotient (EQ) assessment and enhancement approaches.

• Click http://www.ihhp.com/free-eq-quiz/ for the self-administered survey site

After taking the test, write a paper of 2–3 pages that covers the following:

• Define and discuss emotional intelligence and its dimensions.
• Provide examples of emotional intelligence.
• Describe your experience in taking the test.
• Present your test results and reflect on them.
• Discuss why emotional intelligence is important.
• Discuss some ways that you can enhance your emotional intelligence.

Write a 3- to 5-page paper that discusses the various aspects of outsourcing the IT function from an organization. Address the following questions in your paper:

• What are the determining factors that may lead to a decision to proceed with outsourcing? What factors might lead the manager to not consider outsourcing?
• What are the risks associated with outsourcing the IT function?
• What are the benefits associated with an outsourcing effort?
• Where do the costs originate in an outsourcing agreement, and what are some examples of the dollar impacts that might be expected?

What are the implications to the business organizational structure by using an outsourced IT department as well as the potential personnel issues that may arise?

Select one (1) of the following topics for your primary discussion posting:

• Identify the part of setting up a simulation in Excel that you find to be the most challenging, and explain why. Identify resources that can help you with that.
• Explain how simulation is used in the real world. Provide a specific example from your own line of work, or a line of work that you find particularly interesting.

week 4

Select one (1) of the following topics for your primary discussion posting:

• Identify any challenges you have in setting up a time-series analysis in Excel. Explain what they are and why they are challenging. Identify resources that can help you with that.
• Explain how forecasting is used in the real world. Provide

Select one (1) of the following topics for your primary discussion posting:

• Identify the part of setting up a simulation in Excel that you find to be the most challenging, and explain why. Identify resources that can help you with that.
• Explain how simulation is used in the real world. Provide a specific example from your own line of work, or a line of work that you find particularly interesting.

week 4

Select one (1) of the following topics for your primary discussion posting:

• Identify any challenges you have in setting up a time-series analysis in Excel. Explain what they are and why they are challenging. Identify resources that can help you with that.
• Explain how forecasting is used in the real world. Provide a specific example from your own line of work, or a line of work that you find particularly interesting.