Compare and Contrast two readings_week5

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For the Note Assignments, it is asked to provide some basic information about the documents that you have read. There are some basic facts to ascertain about each of the documents:

1. Who wrote this document, and when and where?

2. What kind of document is it?

3. Who is the intended audience for this document?

4. What are the main points of the document?

5. Why was the document written?

6. What can you tell about the society that this document comes from?

PS: Those questions have to be answered for each documents or readings (2).

All the details (including the readings) are in the documents attached. Thanks a lot!

Crime Prevention

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  • 400-600 words at least two references
  • What are some of the factors that determine whether or not a policy is cost-effective?
    • Choose a juvenile delinquency program in your state (Maryland). How do the strategies used in the selected program address crime and delinquency issues?
    • Address gender policies specifically. Discuss gender policies and other theories investigating the biological impact on criminology. For example, should juvenile justice programs be unisex?
  • The context of the family is important as a focus for crime prevention efforts. How does the intergenerational transmission of criminal behavior impact possible developmental pathways for juveniles? How can early intervention reduce delinquent behavior?
    • Why is it important that policy efforts receive support for implementation?

Provide concrete and clear examples to explain your answers. Evaluate opposing views and adequately address your final conclusions.

Core-Competency-and-Sustainable-Competitive-Advantage

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Marketing plan for an app which offers multi services similar to Uber/Lyft exclusively for senior citizens .

Picking up and dropping off according to their needs (airport /Doctor visits/Restaurant etc).

1. Company description

2.Vision and Mission Statement

3.Core Competency and Sustainable Competitive Advantage

4.SWOT Analysis

5.Industry Analysis

6. competitor Analysis

In APA format .

Business Expansion and Sustainability

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I have attached Assignment 1. Please reference this assignment. Also the professor left notes as to what I did wrong the 1st time. no plagiarism please.

In order to complete this assignment, refer to the scenario that you chose in Assignment 1.

Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of these assignments.

Using the scenario from Assignment 1, write a six to seven (6-7) page paper in which you:

  1. Identify three (3) job requirements (e.g., needed certifications, previous work experience, external influences, etc.) that could apply to your chosen scenario. Determine two (2) ways these requirements could impact staffing at your organization. Next, suggest one (1) strategy that you could utilize to ensure that all applicants meet the identified job requirements for your organization. Justify your response.
  2. Outline a long-term recruitment plan that contains at least four (4) components, is aligned with your company’s recruitment strategy, but also addresses possible job skill or credential shortages. Note: Consider concepts such as succession planning and hiring retirees.
  3. Describe three (3) branding strategies that you would employ to attract qualified applicants to your organization. Next, suggest three (3) communication methods that you would utilize to reach out to applicants. Predict the outcome of integrating your branding strategies and communication methods at your organization. Provide a rationale for your response.
  4. Determine two (2) selection processes for recruiting new employees that could apply to your chosen scenario and then identify five (5) selection criteria that you could use when hiring new employees. Next, analyze the effect of the five (5) identified selection criteria on long-term employee retention and preservation of organizational knowledge. Justify your response.
  5. Suggest two (2) assessment methods that you could employ to select new employees for your organization and then analyze the validity and reliability of each method in regards to the job your organization is offering. Next, identify four (4) job predictors that you believe can assess candidates’ knowledge, skills, abilities, and other skills and experiences (KSAO’s). Provide support for your rationale.
  6. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment.

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:

  • Explain the role of staffing to support an organization’s strategy and improve productivity.
  • Explain the planning considerations for staffing organizations, the use of job analysis, and the components of a staffing plan.
  • Develop recruitment plans using both internal and external recruitment.
  • Design a selection process that incorporates a variety of assessment methods and a supporting decision method for candidate selection.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in staffing organizations.
  • Write clearly and concisely about staffing organizations using proper writing mechanics.

Strat Mgmt overview BP PLC

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Purpose of assignment is to provide a foundation for upcoming assignments by demonstrating how components of the Strategic Management Process work together.

Start by selecting a company from the Russell 2000 Index (http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/russell/ ) that will be used to complete this assignment. Note: Can be used to complete future assignments; but not a requirement.

Write a 700 to 1,050-word paper in which you address the following:

  • Identify and discuss how components work together to create value for the organization – using Figure 1.1 in Chapter 1 of our textbook.
  • Complete the components of the Strategic Management Process Table shown under Student Materials – using your selected company. **table is used to document these components from the company’s website or Russell 2000 Index and support discussion in the paper**
  • Evaluate the company’s mission statement, vision statement, motivation strategy, innovation strategy, and people strategy. If the organization does not have one or more of these, how does that affect the organization and its people?
  • Explain the role of ethics and corporate social responsibility in strategic planning. How does this direct their strategy?

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

USE BP AS THE company. attached are the documents to assist

Stabilizing-an-Economic-Struggle

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In times of a struggling economic situation, determine the key steps that the Federal Reserve should take to help stabilize the economy. Next, explain how your proposed steps will affect money supply, interest rates, inflation rate, aggregate demand, and output. Provide support for your response.

BUSN 491 week 8 response 2

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I must respond to what is below in 250-300 words in APA format.

Bear in mind that, “[e]very year, hundreds of thousands of small businesses trying to enter the goods markets face severe financial difficulties, where banks are unwilling to finance their activities,” (Biger & Sher, 2017, p. 89). Bootstrapping financing is a great place to start in examining funding strategies, since it involves “creative ways to stretch existing capital resources as far as they can go,” (Mariotti & Glackin, 2016, p. 332). Bank loans are an easy way to get funding for a business and they typically require collateral. Debt factoring, also known as invoice or accounts receivable factoring, helps with cash flow of businesses. Cash is received from the factor sooner than waiting on a customer to pay their invoice. Angel investors are a good alternative when a business does not need a ton of financing, but does not meet venture capitalist requirements.

The process of business incubators helps start-ups succeed through financing with equity, which can include selling stock to raise capital. Venture capitalists typically fund new companies that have a potential for high profit. While the SBA does not provide grants, they do help businesses find venture capitalists and get loans. Sometimes economic development grants are offered to small businesses. In general, some federally supported investment companies provide debt or equity for companies. Kickstarter is a large platform that helps bring business ideas to life. They provide resources and support to various types of businesses. My business plan for a small gym required $15k in capital and a $10,000 bank loan. Considering the Biblical worldview, Romans 13:8 sheds some light on debt financing as it reveals, “[l]et no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law,” (NIV).

Biger, N., & Sher, N. (2017). New financial tools for small businesses: A commitment mechanism to secure funding. The Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 19(1), 89-106. Retrieved from http://eres.regent.edu:2048/login?url=https://sear…

Mariotti, S., & Glackin, C. (2016). Entrepreneurship: Starting and Operating a Small Business (4th ed.). United States: Pearson Education, Inc.

Mother-Nature-Why-Hurricane-is-a-Phenomenal-that-needs-to-be-taken-seriously-

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File with Topic developemt is the Requirement , others are resources,

There are two parts to this work, done seperately

1.Development of your Topic.

2. The final Paper

I will attach a file with the requirements for both work

20170912191500literary_tools.docx

5.2.docx

5.2_film_analysis.doc

5.2_post_2.docx

5.2_response.docx

topic_development__and_final_paper.docx

ethnomusicology.docx

music_and_dance_post.docx

cultural_experience.docx

links_to_term_resources.docxcultural_event2.docx
cultural_event1.docx
romeo_and_juliet_analysis.doc
5.2_film_analysis.doc
5.2_response.docx

Can any of you provide another example where a mathematical algorithm is used to make key business decisions, homework help

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As we have been talking about “Math and the MBA” many of you have mentioned the importance of understanding profit/loss, break-even, inventory, etc. to be an effective manager.

There are many mathematical algorithms which are used to solve key business problems. UPS uses many algorithms to optimize the delivery of their packages. The following article Wohlsen (2013) discusses the algorithms behind UPS’s new delivery routing system and the estimated savings from this system.

https://www.wired.com/2013/06/ups-astronomical-mat…

Can any of you provide another example where a mathematical algorithm is used to make key business decisions? Either in real-time or for long-term planning?

Ref:

Wohlsen, Marcus (June 13, 2013). The Astronomical Math Behind UPS’ New Tool to Deliver Packages Faster. Retrieved from Wired.com.

Please answer:

1. How important is it that you learn to use mathematics to solve problems

2. How valuable is an MBA degree without the ability to identify the cost of a company’s capital, its return on investment, gross margin percentage, break-even point, or what percent of a population would be willing to buy its product?

PART 2

An easy way to remember the order of operations is with the acronym PEDMAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction).

The following 2-minute video provides a good refresher for this important concept in math.


https://www.lynda.com/Higher-Education-tutorials/Order-operations/461916/478105-4.html

Ref:

Kotchian, Vince (March 11, 2016). Integers: Factors, multiples, and remainders. GRE Test Prep. Retrieved fromLynda.com.

3 module assignments 1,2, and 3

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Assignment 3: Ratio Analysis

By the due date assigned solve the problem below, calculate the ratios, interpret the results against the industry average, and fill in the table on the worksheet. Then, provide an analysis of how those results can be used by the business to improve its performance. Turn in your completed work to theSubmissions Area through the end of the day.

Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2010

Gary and Company

Cash

$45

Accounts payables

$45

Receivables

66

Notes payables

45

Inventory

159

Other current liabilities

21

Marketable securities

33

Total current liabilities

$111

Total current assets

$303

Net fixed assets

147

Long Term Liabilities

Total Assets

$450

Long-term debt

24

Total Liabilities

$135

Owners Equity

Common stock

$114

Retained earnings

201

Total stockholders’ equity

315

Total liabilities and equity

$450

Income Statement Year 2010

Net sales

$795

Cost of goods sold

660

Gross profit

135

Selling expenses

73.5

Depreciation

12

EBIT

49.5

Interest expense

4.5

EBT

45

Taxes (40%)

18

Net income

27

1. Calculate the following ratios AND interpret the result against the industry average:

Ratio

Your Answer

Industry Average

Your Interpretation
(Good-Fair-Low-Poor)

Profit margin on sales

3%

Return on assets

9%

Receivable turnover

16X

Inventory turnover

10X

Fixed asset turnover

2X

Total asset turnover

3X

Current ratio

2X

Quick ratio

1.5X

Times interest earned

7X

2. Analysis:

Give your interpretation of what the ratios calculations show and how the business can use this information to improve its performance. Justify all answers.

Assignment 4 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Has correctly calculated the ratios.

40
Has correctly analyzed and interpreted the significance of the resulting ratios and suggested actions for improvement.

40
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

20
Total:

100

M2 Assignment 2 Submission

By the due date assigned solve the following problem. Norma’s Cat Food of Shell Knob ships cat food throughout the country. Norma has determined that through the establishment of local collection centers around the country, she can speed up the collection of payments by two and one-half days. Furthermore, the cash management department of her bank has indicated to her that she can defer her payments on her accounts by one-half day without affecting suppliers. The bank has a remote disbursement center in Iowa.

  1. If the company has $5 million per day in collections and $3 million per day in disbursements, how many dollars will the cash management system free up? Justify your answers.
  2. If the company can earn 8 percent per annum on freed-up funds, how much will the income be? Justify your answers.
  3. If the annual cost of the new system is $800,000, should it be implemented? Explain why or why not.

Turn in your completed work to the Submissions Area through the end of the module.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Correctly calculated that amount in dollars the cash management system will free up and justified the response.

30
Correctly calculated income and justified response.

30
Clearly explained if the new system should be implemented.

30
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

10
Total:

100

Assignment 2: LASA 1—The Time Value of Money

By the due date assigned submit a 4-5 page report based on the following problem:

Mary has been working for a university for almost 25 years and is now approaching retirement. She wants to address several financial issues before her retirement and has asked you to help her resolve the situations below. Her assignment to you is to provide a 4-5 page report, addressing each of the following issues separately. You are to show all your calculations and provide a detailed explanation for each issue.

Issue A:
For the last 19 years, Mary has been depositing $500 in her savings account , which has earned 5% per year, compounded annually and is expected to continue paying that amount. Mary will make one more $500 deposit one year from today. If Mary closes the account right after she makes the last deposit, how much will this account be worth at that time?

Issue B:
Mary has been working at the university for 25 years, with an excellent record of service. As a result, the board wants to reward her with a bonus to her retirement package. They are offering her $75,000 a year for 20 years, starting one year from her retirement date and each year for 19 years after that date. Mary would prefer a one-time payment the day after she retires. What would this amount be if the appropriate interest rate is 7%?

Issue C:
Mary’s replacement is unexpectedly hired away by another school, and Mary is asked to stay in her position for another three years. The board assumes the bonus should stay the same, but Mary knows the present value of her bonus will change. What would be the present value of her deferred annuity?

Issue D:
Mary wants to help pay for her granddaughter Beth’s education. She has decided to pay for half of the tuition costs at State University, which are now $11,000 per year. Tuition is expected to increase at a rate of 7% per year into the foreseeable future. Beth just had her 12th birthday. Beth plans to start college on her 18th birthday and finish in four years. Mary will make a deposit today and continue making deposits each year until Beth starts college. The account will earn 4% interest, compounded annually. How much must Mary’s deposits be each year in order to pay half of Beth’s tuition at the beginning of each school each year?

Turn in your completed work to the Submissions Area through the end of the module.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Calculated the compounded interest over 20 years and evaluated the value of the savings account upon closing. (CO 1)

32
Calculated the bonus payout over 20 years vs. a one time payout with interest and distinguished which bonus option would be better for the client. (CO 1)

32
Calculated the present value of the bonus and analyzed the difference in bonus for the client. (CO 2)

32
Analyzed the tuition costs for the client and determined what the future costs will be and determined how these funds can be accumulated over time. (CO 4)

60
Written Components: Organization, usage and mechanics, APA elements, style

44
Total:

200