Author: chris

Choose two (2) public corporations in an industry with which you are familiar – one (1) that has acquired another company and operates internationally and one (1) that does not have a history of mergers and acquisitions and operates solely within the U.S. Research each company on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University’s online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

For the corporation that has acquired another company, merged with another company, or been acquired by another company, evaluate the strategy that led to the merger or acquisition to determine whether or not this merger or acquisition was a wise choice. Justify your opinion.
For the corporation that has not been involved in any mergers or acquisitions, identify one (1) company that would be a profitable candidate for the corporation to acquire or merge with and explain why this company would be a profitable target.
For the corporation that operates internationally, briefly evaluate its international business-level strategy and international corporate-level strategy and make recommendations for improvement.
For the corporation that does not operate internationally, propose one business-level strategy and one corporate-level strategy that you would suggest the corporation consider. Justify your proposals.
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; 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 page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Identify various levels and types of strategy in a firm.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in business administration.
Write clearly and concisely about business administration using proper writing mechanic

Prepare a 5- to 7-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation with speaker notes totaling 50 words per slide that includes the following:

• An introduction slide
• Slides that present on or answer the following 5 points:

• • Top three elements of health and wellness you would want to improve in society
  • How will you incorporate nutrition and fitness as active parts of your life?
  • Describe an effective strategy for making effective healthcare decisions.
  • What are the environmental effects on your health from your home and other places you spend a great deal of time?
  • What are ways to protect and enhance your immune system?
• A conclusion slide
• A minimum of two academic references

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

This is a one page essay about Child development based on the quesion below. (APA Format) The book as a reference of this essay is “The Developing Person through Childhood and Adolescence, 9th edition”. (incase you need some citation inside) The question of this essay is:

 

This week you are asked by the board of directors to discuss if and how the firm would benefit from increasing their economies of scale. Provide a 2 page word document/paper and accompanying visual (PowerPoint) with your response to this request.

Read the following essay, written by Antonio, a fourth-grade student.

The Bully in the Mirror

Antonio, 4th Grade

Mirror Mirror on the wall why must I be the

Bully that has to fall. I beat on kids around the school

The mirror told me it wasn’t cool. The mirror told me to change.

My ways I have beat up kids all by days. I have no friends.

It’s just not right. The mirror said cause you like to fight.

I am a bully how could this be. The mirror is starting to

Change me. Reflections are now flashing back to me.

Someone plant the seed inside of me. Now the mirror has

shown me poor. I’ll change my ways and start

new days the bully is no more part of me.

Any bully can change

Imagine that you are Antonio’s teacher. Antonio obviously wants to make a change. As a fourth grader, it is almost impossible to do this alone. Therefore, he has handed this writing piece to you, his teacher. Understanding that this transformation involves far more than you and Antonio, you will devise a plan to help him change his history and be a good person.

First, read the Kenny (2007) article and discuss how Antonio’s “looking glass self” has been influenced by the agents of socialization. Be sure to explain how this looking glass self is related to his “answerability” and what role that has in his desire to change his behavior.

Next, devise a game plan for Antonio’s change:

1. Share one lesson or activity that can be completed with the whole class. The lesson or activity should focus on the importance of awareness and bully prevention. Describe the lesson or activity and how it will benefit the class as a whole.
2. List one idea showing how the class can support Antonio’s change. Explain how you would help your students support their former tormentor.
3. List one strategy that you can help Antonio implement in order for him to stay on the right path (e.g., literature, a check list, or a change in routine).
4. Provide one suggestion you would share with Antonio’s parents, so that this change in behavior is a true partnership between you (the teacher), the child, and the parents.

Use the information from your text and the Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center website to create your plan. You must include two scholarly sources in addition to the two given.

Criteria: 

1. Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length, not including title and reference pages.
2. Must include at least two scholarly sources in addition to the text and required sources.
3. Must be formatted according to APA style
4. Must include a title and reference page formatted according to APA style
5. Must be well organized and reflect college-level writing.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 150-200 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

 

• • Explain how and why communication can be affected by the following:
    • Culture
    • Relationships

    The use of technology (virtual communication)

Unit 2 – Individual Project

• Deliverable Length:  Draft PowerPoint presentation: 7 slides with speaker notes (50-75 words per slide)
• Description:

  Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

  Preparing the Speech

  For this assignment, you will draft your presentation using the subject you chose in Week 1.

  The presentation draft should include the following:

  • Title slide
    • Include your name and the title of the presentation.
    • Notes are not needed for this slide.
  • Introduction slide
    • Introduce your presentation.
      • Include your opener.
      • Include your thesis.
  • 1 slide for your first main point
    • Include supporting points.
  • 1 slide for your second main point
    • Include supporting points.
  • 1 slide for your third main point
    • Include supporting points.
  • Conclusion slide
    • Restates the thesis, and summarize the key points of the presentation.
    • Be sure to leave your audience with a final thought.
  • Reference slide
    • Include the sources that were used for your presentation in APA format.
    • Notes are not needed for this slide.

To complete this assignment, refer to the scenario from Assignment 1: Investment Selection.

Note: Please include any financial statements or relevant financial information in an appendix.

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

Provide a detailed overview of the selected U.S. investment indicating the rationale for your selection.
Select five (5) financial ratios, then analyze the past three (3) years of financial data for the investment (please obtain data from the financial statements or the equivalent).
Analyze the price of the investment to its market index for the past five (5) years.
Create a trend line that depicts the price movement for the investment against the market index movement using elements of Microsoft Office, such as Excel, Visio, MS Project, or one of their equivalents such as Open Project, Dia, and OpenOffice, as appropriate. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
Determine the type of person who would be the best candidate for the chosen investment (e.g., the risk adverse investor, an aggressive investor, etc.). Provide a rationale for why this investment is a solid one, and support the assertion that someone should invest in this stock.
Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites to 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.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Examine common debt and equity securities, and analyze the relative risks and returns associated with each.
Analyze how the securities business works through stockbrokers and investment bankers using the physical exchanges, network exchanges, and OTC markets.
Perform and interpret basic security analyses using indexes, averages, and various technical methods, as well as compounding, discounting, and forecasting.
Propose ways to apply various strategies in the management of financial investment portfolios in order to optimize profits (and minimize taxes) within acceptable risks.
Find and utilize sources of pertinent investing information on a company, its industry, the economy as a whole, and the international environment to analyze investment potential.
Examine the differences between various investments such as options, convertibles, warrants, rights, and commodities.
Illustrate how to use hybrid and derivative instruments such as convertibles, warrants, rights, options, and futures contracts in investment strategies.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in investments.
Write clearly and concisely about investments using proper writing mechanics.

The personal statement should be well written in your own words answering the following questions in a three to five page narrative and adding any additional information that may be helpful to the Admissions Committee:

1. What are your reasons for applying to the Rutgers University School of Social Work?

2. Discuss your personal values, philosophy, knowledge of social issues, and the professional and community experiences that have influenced your decision to enter the profession.

3. Comment on your skills, strengths, and weaknesses.

4. Describe your reasons for choosing a particular focus in the field of social work.

5. Discuss your plans for a career in social work.

6. What skills/characteristics do you have or will develop that will ensure your success as an online student? These may include time management and organizational skills, learning style, writing ability, comfort with computer technology, and self-directedness.

Please write a detailed response to the three supplemental questions below at the end of your personal statement:

1. Tell us why you are choosing an online program over a traditional, on-campus MSW program.

2. Why do you think you will be a successful online student and what challenges might you face as an online student?

3. We are also interested in your ability to fulfill the field education requirement. After carefully reviewing the field education requirements, please describe any challenges you foresee in meeting the field education requirement and how you plan to manage the field education hours with your other life commitments.

1. This activity is designed to give you an opportunity to apply ergonomic principles to evaluate an existing computer work station. You may evaluate your own computer work station or that of a co-worker or friend.
2. Based on principles from your reading and research, assess the computer workstation and work habits of the user for ergonomic effectiveness. Consider lighting, chair, desk, position of computer and monitor, and any environmental factors. Discuss work habits, both positive and negative.
3. Provide justification for your assessment and a plan of correction for improving ergonomic work status.
4. Use Microsoft Word to produce a 2 to 3-page evaluation and correction plan.

Evaluation:

This activity will be evaluated for:

1. Completeness of observations
2. Accuracy of assessment
3. Appropriate plan of correction

Many projects need to procure services to execute successfully no matter what industry you are in. There is a personal relationship with the service provider, which makes collaboration much more important than when selecting goods products. Describe a project you have been involved with, or have knowledge of, where services were a major part of the deliverables. How were references checked for service suppliers and what lessons were learned from the process? What contributing factors ultimately led to the service supplier being selected?

 

Discussion 2

 

 

Target Pricing

Target pricing is experiencing growing use in North America.  Should businesses use target pricing? Do you think target pricing can only be used for manufactured goods, or can it also be applied to services? Defend your choices.