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Does Blue Ridge Paper Products’ (BRPP) policy differ from a traditional employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)? What are the implications?

Policy adoption can be very challenging to healthcare leaders. Many organizations employ consultants to assist with the implementation of new policies. There have been significant changes to health policies over the past few years that have forced providers to institute implementation strategies, ensuring that they remain competitive and profitable. Review the “Global Medical Coverage” case (Chapter 6 ), and discuss the following questions in a minimum of 250 words:

  • Does Blue Ridge Paper Products’ (BRPP) policy differ from a traditional employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)? What are the implications?
  • Are there any ethical concerns in the case? Why? Why not?
  • Did the case present a buyer-dominant or a seller-dominant approach?
  • What important lesson(s) are learned from this case study? How would you apply this to practice?

Outline the major influences that led to the development of the modern operating system of your choice.

As research and business requirements change, operating systems evolve to solve problems unique to those environments. Linus Torvalds developed Linux because he was not satisfied with Tanenbaum’s MINIX. David Cutler developed Windows NT to function much like VMS while Bill Gates had aspirations for NT to replace Unix. These business, personal, and academic influences have all impacted the current operating system landscape.

Using your textbook, credible sources, and your own professional or student experiences, respond to the following:

  • Outline the major influences that led to the development of the modern operating system of your choice. You may select any desktop or mobile operating system you like such as Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, or iOS.
  • Identify a trend that could influence the development of future operating systems. Be sure to clarify if the trend impacts desktop, servers, or mobile operating systems. Examples of trends that could conceivably impact future operating systems include wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, or credit-card-sized computers, such as the Raspberry Pi. Use research and your imagination to identify other trends like these.

How do economic cycles impact how businesses can implement cost saving strategies such as bootstrapping, bartering, utilizing discount services, leasing equipment, trade credit, and conserving cash?Explain.

Discussion 3: Competitive Landscape

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During this learning plan, you completed an Internet search on your competitors in general and at All Business. Based on the results of your competitor search,  give a recap of your Competitor Profile for your business.

 

Discussion 4

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Exceptional customer service provides your firm with 3 vital ingredients for growth: relationships, reputation, and references.  As relationships build, people will spread your good name and provide you with quality referrals. Research the Internet for your particular business idea on providing customer service as a method of attracting referrals.  Explain ways you can get referrals for your business.

 

Discussion 5: Bootstrapping and Conserving Cash

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How do economic cycles impact how businesses can implement cost saving strategies such as bootstrapping, bartering, utilizing discount services, leasing equipment, trade credit, and conserving cash? What steps would you take in your business in economic down cycles?

 

Assignment

LP3 Assignment: Competitor Profile

Directions: Who is your competition?

For your business you need to complete a competitor profile. First assess your industry’s NAICS hosted by the North American Industry Classification System.

Start researching your competitors by reviewing Ch. 5, Figure 5.1, Elements of a Competitor Profile. Review Figure 5.4, Sample Competitor Matrix, and complete for your business. Recap the competitor matrix and NAICS for your business in one page.

Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP3 Assignment: Competitor Profile.” This assignment is worth 75 points.

*Note: The research compiled for this assignment will be utilized in a future class. Also, submit your assignment to the Locker. Go to My Home – My Tools – Locker – upload files

 

LP4 Assignment: Design Your Promotional Campaign

Direction: Develop the ideal promotional campaign to connect with your target customers.

If money was not a concern, what would you include in your promotional package based on who you have identified as your target customer? In a one to two page paper design your promotional campaign, including any constraints you may have to deal with.

Be sure to review the Small Business Administration’s SBA website on marketing a new business.

Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP4 Assignment: Design Your Promotional Campaign.” This assignment is worth 75 points.

*Note: The research compiled for this assignment will be utilized in a future class. Also, submit your assignment to the Locker. Go to My Home – My Tools – Locker – upload files.

 

 

Discuss the actions taken by Congress since 1985 to reduce the budget deficits.

Efforts to Reduce the Budget Deficit

The rapid growth of the national debt alarmed some politicians and created pressure for restricting Congress’s unlimited ability to spend. After reviewing Chapter 10, Section 10.2: Efforts to Reduce the Deficit, discuss the actions taken by Congress since 1985 to reduce the budget deficits.

Use scholarly sources to support the current debate between the White House and Congress regarding what measures are necessary to address spending and revenues (e.g., news reports, official statements, press conferences, as well as numerous government websites).

Write a two- to three-page paper (not including title and reference pages), using at least three scholarly sources, including the textbook. The paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide.

 

Suggested references:

 

Ashford University Online Library (follow the Library link within the tool bar on the left).

Congressional Budget Office: www.cbo.gov.

Internal Revenue Service: www.irs.gov.

The Executive Office of the President: www.whitehouse.gov.

The Paper:

  1. Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
  6. Must use at least three scholarly sources, including the textbook.   One reference must come from the Ashford University Library.
  7. Must use APA style as outlined in your approved style guide to document all sources.
  8. Must include, on the final page, a reference List that is completed according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide.

 

 

Discuss how you would practice this leadership style in your current work environment.

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

From the leadership theories discussed in Chapter 14 of your text, identify one theory that appeals to you the most.
Discuss how you would practice this leadership style in your current work environment.
If you are not currently employed, discuss how you would practice this style of leadership in a future job you might like to hold.
Identify 1 article on leadership from Harvard Business Review and discuss how you might incorporate this.