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Strategic Partnerships Partnerships may bring added value to strategic supply relationships, and have been described using seven factors. Identify those factors and describe each while providing an explanation of how each provides value within the cooperative relationship. Document your sources         ……………Answer Preview…………… The success of any partnership within an organization depends … Read more

Helping People Be More Creative This week you learned about the importance of helping people be more creative. Write a 2 page paper on “Tools for Helping People Be More Creative”. Address the following “Tools” in your paper: Facilitating brainstorming Promoting lateral thinking Enabling immersion Allowing pauses Nurturing creative intuition Provide an example of a “tool” that … Read more

Licensing of Intangible Property The licensing of intangible property is a commonplace occurrence in foreign countries. Choose any type of intangible property and propose a strategy to minimize or eliminate the tax impact of licensing. You have been hired by a U.S. corporation that wants to invest in a foreign corporation through the transfer of … Read more

Sox Discussion  Sox Discussion- NO apa format- no min word count Identify situations that might lead to unethical practices and behavior in accounting. Do you think the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has made a difference in the ethical behavior of companies regarding their financial accounting? Why or why not?           …………….Answer Preview…………… Accounting is … Read more

Clinical Decision Support Systems Final Paper The complexity and volume of patient data makes clinical decision support very challenging for health care providers. The field of Informatics can be used to process this data and form recommendations to assist these health care providers. Clinical decision support systems are used to help determine the nature of … Read more

Human Resource Strategy for USAA and The Cheesecake Factory Compare and contrast the two (2) industries – USAA and The Cheesecake Factory –identify both companies in terms of size, products, services, customers, economic and regulatory environment. Describe the mission, vision, values and core business practices of each of the companies you selected. Recommend five possible … Read more

The Global Information Technology Security Policy Assignment Preparation:Activities include independent reading and research. Assignment:Write a 3-to 4-page paper describing the some of the issues you might face when maintaining security in a company that has offices in multiple countries. Include a discussion of how cultural differences could make keeping your information secure more difficult Original … Read more

Supervisory Practices in Criminal Justice Write a 2–4-page paper (excluding cover page) responding to the following: Read the case study below, in Effective Police Supervision and apply critical thinking to construct persuasive arguments as to what you would you do if you were Sergeant Lou Maynard. Use the questions at the end of the case … Read more

Conditioning in My Life Write a 1-2 page paper that details each of the three following points: Classical Conditioning Describe a fear or phobia that you possess, and that was learned through classical conditioning. If you are among the “fearless,” have a friend share a fear with you. Show how the principles of classical conditioning … Read more

Shaping Culture of Leadership This week you learned about the importance of shaping culture and how it is a critical function of leadership. Write a 2 page paper on “Organizational Culture”. Address the following in your paper: What is Culture Why is it important Internal Integration External Adaptation Also include a description of a culture … Read more

You Are the Boss Now the tables are turned – YOU are the boss and you are sending one of your team overseas to manage the new office. How do you select which employee should manage the new office? How do you approach them? What incentives are you prepared to offer? What would you hold … Read more

Foreign Currency Structure & Methods Foreign currencies fluctuate in value relative to the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. Evaluate the impact that currency fluctuations have on taxes and propose a strategy that would eliminate or mitigate the tax impact.  Based on the e-Activity, research the treatment of foreign currency received on the sale of … Read more

Philosophy Discussion Board 5 A very prestigious events planning firm, Verlon, has approached John Sanders, vice president of Echo Echo Industries, to secure a contract as a vendor. The president of Verlon Events Planning would like Echo Echo Industries to consider their company for planning Echo Echo’s several corporate upcoming conventions. Echo Echo hosts 3 … Read more

Philosophy Discussion Board 2 Assignment Details René Descartes is often called the “father of modern philosophy.” Born into the French aristocracy in 1596, Descartes was fascinated by mathematics and founded the field of analytical geometry. He wanted to build a system of philosophy that was as clear and certain as mathematics. To do this, he … Read more

Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change The stages of change model suggests that clients who are in the process of changing addictive behavior move through successive stages, from limited insight to maintenance of change. These stages will be presented by the client’s attitudes and behaviors. It is the job of the clinician to identify the … Read more

Morals and Ethics in Cartoons Our readings tell us that cartoons hold so much more information than meets the eye. The situations faced by the characters teach us about morals and values in addition to providing daily humor. Think about the cartoon Dilbert and his life in Corporate America. His white shirt and tie, and his … Read more

Financial Accounting/ Law Discussion Questions. All questions do not need to be in APA format and there is no min word count… no references needed unless you cite. Accounting 1, Class — just to make sure we all understand how to prepare a schedule showing a vertical analysis would you do this for the following … Read more

Manufacturer/End-Customer Relations Analyze the relationship between manufacturers and end-customers. Why may integrating the supply chain as discussed in Chapter 8 of Logistics Management and Strategy create conflicting objectives between the two? Document your sources. Write your findings as a three to four page paper (not including title and reference pages) formatted according to APA style … Read more

Three exercises about leadership Leadership+in+Organizations+(8th+Edition)+-+Yukl,+Gary+A_.pdfThis is the E-book ,you can  Experiential Leadership Exercise #2: use it.This exercise is designed to help you develop a personal definition of leadership and clarify your assumptions and expectations about leadership and effectiveness. Complete the following tasks:  TASK 1:  Describe Your Ideal Leader. List five desirable and five undesirable characteristics … Read more

Assignment: UMUC Haircuts Stage 3:  Create a document that includes: Introduction At the top of your paper, show the strategy for competitive advantage that Myra selected and the business process she has chosen to improve, using the following format:   Strategy for Competitive Advantage:    xxxxxxx (just name the strategy) Business Process to Improve:    xxxxxxxxx (just … Read more

Curriculum development Identify one group of stakeholders in curriculum development. How could you include your identified group of stakeholders in curriculum development for a program in your area of interest (academic/hospital-based or patient education)? Be specific in the steps to carry out your plan to include this group. Support your response with literature.     … Read more

Nursing education program Who would you include in the community of interest when you are contemplating beginning a new nursing education program? Support your response with literature.       ……………….Answer Preview……………. When contemplating on beginning a new nursing education program, I would love to have people with whom we can share ideas and experiences … Read more

IP address research paper A computer needs an IP address (ex.192.168.1.1) to communicate with another computer on the Internet. Currently we are using IP address version 4 (IPv4), in the future we will use IP address version 6 (IPv6). You may view your computer’s IP address by clicking Start > Run. At the Run prompt, … Read more

IT Information Security Policy Assignment:Write a 3-to 4-page paper describing the importance of policies and standards for maintaining information systems security. Include a discussion of the role employees–and others working for the organization–play in this effort. Examine the different levels of security and how an organization can provide the proper level of effort to meet … Read more

Jewish Religion How would you compare Sephardic Jews with Ashkenazic Jews?       ……………Answer Preview………….. Sephardi Jews came from Muslim countries around Mediterranean area while the Ashkenazi Jews are Europeans and originate from France, Germany and Eastern Europe. Sephardi Jews have a darker complexions compared to the Ashkenazic Jews. They have different cuisines and … Read more

Compare and contrast the two (2) industries Compare and contrast the two (2) industries you have identified in terms of size, products, services, customers, economic and regulatory environment. Describe the mission, vision, values and core business practices of each of the companies you selected. Recommend five possible HR strategies that will support each organization’s mission, … Read more

Embezzlement in the Workplace From the first e-Activity, describe the ways in which the fraud occurred, and identify which accounts were impacted in the case you researched. Describe the accounting method used to commit the fraud, where in the accounting process the fraud occurred, and the impact to users of financial statements. Provide specific examples … Read more

Per the text, the Database Life Cycle includes the Database Initial Study Per the text, the Database Life Cycle includes the Database Initial Study, Database Design, Implementation and Loading, Testing and Evaluation, Operation, and Maintenance and Evolution phases. However, the actual implementation of each of the phases will likely change, based on the size of … Read more

Process of Outsourcing Answer the following questions in a paper using APA format: Discuss the process of outsourcing — primary reasons for outsourcing, issues to be addressed when considering whether to outsource, risks involved and issues in dealing with outsourcing staff (in both outsourcing and offshore outsourcing). Use examples to help illustrate and include your … Read more

Competing Values Framework Using the Competing Values Framework, how would you categorize the culture in your organization or an organization for which you have previously worked and was it effective? Why or why not? What do you think is your primary ethical perspective when making decisions? How do you think organizational culture impacts ethics and … Read more

Sustainable Development and the Environment You have been appointed as the new environmental manager for Apple. In a blog post to your key stakeholders, discuss using environmental management as a competitive advantage. Additionally, you must comment on at least one of your peers’ blogs. Be sure to use concepts found in Chapter 11 to demonstrate … Read more

Macroeconomics – Current Events Paper Read and report on an article in the news that deals with macroeconomics. Sources can be from a newspaper, magazine, or the Internet Examples: The Economist, Wall Street Journal, cnbc.com, etc. The article must be current. The issue must have been reported on in the news sometime during this semester. … Read more

EXPERIENTIAL LEADERSHIP EXERCISE #7 Your Personal Power Profile Below is a list of statements that describe behaviors that leaders in work organizations can direct toward their followers.  Read each descriptive statement, thinking in terms of how you prefer to influence others.  Mark the number that most closely represent how you feel.  Use the following numbers … Read more

ACC 281 Product Costing From your text and at least one scholarly source, describe how service center costs are allocated using the various allocation methods.  Illustrate its use by using a health care example. Epstein, L. & Schneider, A. (2014). Accounting for Health Care Professionals.  San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.         ……………..Answer … Read more

UMUC Haircuts Case Study As the UMUC Haircuts Case Study states, the owner has asked you to help her analyze her business and apply a technology- related solution to improve the operation of UMUC Haircuts. Before she expands her business, she wants to be comfortable that she will actually have customers. Use what you have … Read more

Transactions and Concurrency Control Database management systems have evolved over the years to be able to perform multiple transactions and enable multiple users to access databases simultaneously. However, database management systems must be able to manage transactions from multiple users and avoid potential problems associated with transaction management. Select one (1) of the transaction management … Read more

Reporting Accuracy Imagine you are a consultant hired to convert a manual accounting system to an automated system. Suggest the key advantages and disadvantages of automating a manual accounting system. Identify the most important step in the conversion process. Provide a rationale for your response. Identify key risk factors inherent in the automated process. Take … Read more

Great Composers Determine whether you prefer Debussy or Mahler after listening to works by each at the Websites below or in this week’s Music Folder and after reading about them. Explain the reasons for your preference. Here we find musical composers inspired by poetry and by philosophy. Identify one (1) element within a work that … Read more

Describe Your Tribe Now that you have described your tribe from an “insider” perspective, describe your tribe from the point of view of an outside observer – like the example from Body Rituals of the Nacirema. Instead of writing from the perspective of “my culture is characterized by…” your description should be narrated in third … Read more

Software_Discussion_2.1 See the below excerpt from the Agile Manifesto, which represents the core values of agile software development methods. Select two of the four core values from below and post an original thread of 250 to 300 words each in this week’s discussion forum, which justifies why an item on the left might be more highly valued … Read more

Experience from taking a Psychology class Finally, post your reaction to the course. What did you find most interesting and why? Was there anything you learned that will be especially helpful to you personally? This a Psychology course so this question is about taking a Psychology class.   ………………Answer Preview………………. What did you find most … Read more

Workplace Diversity and Motivational Factors Identify three (3) examples that demonstrate the main reasons why workplace diversity is important to a company’s culture and performance. Describe one (1) workplace situation where your supervisor or coworker motivated you to perform better for the organization. Explain the situation, how you felt up to that point, and the … Read more

Aggregate Demand and Supply and Fiscal Policy Image that the mayor has hired you as a consultant to evaluate the increase in aggregate demand in the city where you live. Describe to the mayor one (1) aggregate demand and supply factor that would have the greatest impact on the economy of your city. Determine what … Read more

U.S. demographics questions How do changing U.S. demographics influence current or future federal governmental policies? How do U.S. demographics influence your state’s current or future governmental policies         ……………….answer Preview…………… Hi Class! Changing demographics influence current and future federal governmental policies more today than they have ever. If you look at the … Read more

Ethical IT Challenges Discuss what you think is a serious ethical IT challenge.  What specific company or industry might face risks from these challenges?  How would you avoid ethical issues? Required Work: 2 Paragraphs 2 References APA Format         …………………..Answer Preview…………….. As much as IT is crucial to our lives, it being … Read more

Assignment 2: Project Paper The Project Paper focuses on a suggested topic related to art, architecture, history, music, or literature. The project will reflect your views and interpretation of the topic. This project is designed to help you stretch your mind and your abilities to be the creative, innovative, and critical thinker you already are! … Read more

Harlem Renaissance Of the various authors, artists, and musicians who participated in the Harlem Renaissance, identify the person whose autograph you would most want, and explain the reasons why. Provide one (1) example that illustrates the reason why you selected the person that you did Chapter 36 (pp. 1172-1180) Website and video at http://www.history.com/topics/harlem-renaissance     … Read more

Business Intelligence It is common knowledge that in today’s business environment, organizations must continually strive to achieve a competitive advantage. Likewise, they are reliant on large amounts of data to make their business decisions. From the e-Activity, explain the key way(s) in which your selected organization / agency uses business intelligence in order to gain … Read more

Islamic religion What are the Islamic understandings of the Judaic and Christian traditions?       …………………Answer Preview…………… Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are monotheistic religions with a strong believe in one God.  Muslims and Jews usually stress about oneness as well as unity of God. On the other hand, the affirmation of oneness of God … Read more

The Rocky Road Discussion Some of the most serious abuses taking place in developing countries deal with child labor, human slavery, sweatshops, bad governance, and environmental degradation. Select one (1) developing country, and examine the extent to which two (2) of these five (5) issues are occurring. Support your response with specific examples     … Read more