The first part, the Brand Selection, is due by the end of Topic 1. The brand selected should be very specific. Please use Pepsi Blue by Pepsi

Provide the instructor with the following information (250-300 words):

1. Identify a specific brand within a product category with which you are familiar. The brand’s performance will be researched and documented, and then analyzed using the guidelines specified. The brand selected should not be a market leader since the project is intended to expose deficiencies and shortcomings in the marketing of the product using a consumer behavior framework.
2. be sure that there is adequate information available on competition and markets. For example, a local brand may not have readily accessible information or sufficient information to satisfy the requirements of this assignment. Include a brief description of your chosen brand and indicate your reasoning for the selection.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

APA Style

Cover Sheet

Abstract

Main body (4 pages, all questions need to be answered within this body)

References

1. What is the underlying problem in this case from Edwards Lampert’s perspective?

2. What are the key causes of Sear’s decline?

3. Do you think Lampert can turn the company around? why or why not?

4. What does the Human Relations Movement suggest went wrong with Sears?

5. Use the four parts of a system to diagnose the company’s decline. provide support for your conclusions.

6. To what extent did Sears use a total quality management perspective in running its business?

7. What key lessons from this chapter could Lampert have use to improve Sear’s performance following the merger with Kmart? explain.

This paper is for my Psychology of Gender class. The paper must be related to the Psychology of Gender. Do not write about sexual orientation, as that is a topic for a different class (Psychology of Human Sexuality).

The paper should be 6-7 pages long, including cover sheet and reference page).

The research paper should begin with a one- to three-sentence statement of the main thesis. Writing a thesis involves taking a position concerning an issue. It clearly states the author’s perception, but uses other people’s work to articulate that perception. The paper should present your beliefs or conclusions related to the topic, without you directly stating your personal beliefs (e.g., Do not say “I think or I believe. Instead, say “In his book, John Doe states….”). Your research paper should ideally include references from the readings available in this course. The paper should also include material from other sources (such as journal articles and academic websites.)

A Crash Course on Research (Argument) Papers

• Select an issue or dilemma of interest.
• Review the pertinent literature.
• Decide on your perception; take a stance.
• Articulate your perception in a thesis statement.
• Summarize the issues; demonstrate an understanding of the controversy.
• Defend/argue in favor of your perception using all resources available.
• Finish with a strong summary statement that reinforces your thesis.
• Proofread your work; use grammar/spellcheck functions.
• Revise; submit final draft.

Additionally, I have included two samples of previously submitted papers in the assignments folder (provided by my professor). They are not perfect, but you can use them as a general guide. I have also attached a copy of the rubric.

Final Position Paper

In this assignment, you will submit a 6- to 7-page position paper on the topic that you chose in Week 3 Project.

The paper should adhere to the below-mentioned guidelines.

Your paper should have the following sections:

• A title page
• An abstract (not more than 250 words)
• An introduction (not labeled)
• A literature review (discussion of your topic—the body of your paper)
• Discussion and conclusion section
• References

Introduction: The introduction should be of 1- to 2-pages in length. The introduction should include a brief overview of what will be covered in the paper and its purpose.

Literature Review: The literature review, which refers to the review of six peer-reviewed academic journal articles, is a synthesis of the research you conducted in Week 3 Project and other literature you have found on your topic. The literature review is not a copy of that material. Rather, it is a review and synthesis of the material that you have found into a cohesive discussion of the topic. In other words, it is a discussion of your topic backed by information you learned from reviewing the literature on your topic. This will be the bulk of your paper.

Discussion and Conclusion: The difference between a great research paper and a marginal one is the depth and originality of the discussion and conclusion section. The discussion and conclusion section is the area where you can bring together the learning that you have attained from your literature review as well as throughout the course. It is the area for the concluding remarks regarding your topic. The discussion and conclusion section should be of 1- to 2-pages in length.

Reference Page: Remember to apply APA standards to your entire paper, including citation of sources, use of in-text citations, and full references.

The mandate for improving the way in which health care is delivered was stimulated by the public outcry over the estimated 98,000 deaths because of medical errors each year, according to the Institute of Medicine in 1999. Since then, health care organizations have sought means by which the public can be reassured that they were meeting quality and safety standards. Accreditation agencies (e.g., The Joint Commission) and quality awards provide a means for the public to evaluate where the agency is meeting minimum standards.

You have been assigned by your manager to determine which accrediting agencies or quality improvement programs your hospital will utilize in its upcoming revenue cycle. Your hospital is a magnet hospital in a large urban area that provides multilayered services. You have previously used The Joint Commission for your accreditation but feel that you might be better served by using another accrediting body. You have three months in which to gather data and present the information to your manager.

Complete the following for this assignment:

• Choose 3 quality improvement or accreditation-related programs to consider in replacing The Joint Commission for your organization, and briefly describe them. Your agency accepts Medicare and Medicaid payments; therefore, you will need to explore, as background, the conditions of participation for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This is important information because you will need to compare your list of accrediting agencies and quality improvement programs with the conditions of participation to see if they meet the criteria.
• Analyze the costs and benefits of each quality improvement or accreditation-related program by stakeholder group (e.g., patient, provider, and third-party payer).
• Rank your quality improvement or accreditation-related program suggestions with rationale.