Behavioral Leadership / Situational Leadership, management assignment help
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Renting vs. Buying, business and finance homework help
Consider whether renting or buying a home is the best approach to achieving your long-term financial goals. Use the text concepts, tools, and various data (housing rental costs, home sale prices, mortgage rates, etc.) available to you in your geographic area, and your current and future financial condition to analyze your rent or purchase potential. Suggested websites include About.com: Apartment Living/Rental and Texas Apartment Association. Remember to account for any future increase/decrease in costs, mortgage debt, closing costs, insurance, appreciation or loss, taxes, etc., related to your decision. Determine which would be best for you now and in the future. Post to the discussion board a 200 word summary of information gathered, as well as your decision based on this information.
Essay
Instructions: Choose one of the following topics below. You will have a total of three hours to complete your exam. Make certain that in addition to completing the prompt below, you also have included all of the elements of the “must-have” list below. Your grade will be based on your skills in the areas on the “must-have” list, which is the accumulation of all that you have learned this quarter.
Must Have List
- An effective introduction using one of the five strategies for an opening: narrative, question, definition, quotation, unexpected statement
- An effective thesis statement that responds to the prompt: an effective thesis is a restatement of the topic PLUS a comment on the topic! You must give your “take” on the topic in your thesis, one that will steer your essay.
- A minimum of five body paragraphs: introduction, three body and a conclusion.
- A conclusion with a summary statement that sums up the essay and reinforces the thesis, as well as your concluding remarks.
- Each paragraph must have a topic sentence that states the main idea of each paragraph. The other sentences in the paragraph support the topic sentence.
- Your essay needs transitional words and phrases to take the reader from paragraph to paragraph and idea to idea.
- You will need textual evidence from the story in each body paragraph. You need to use correctly formatted quote sandwiches.
- Each paragraph must have a mix of sentence openings, sentence lengths, and sentence types. Do not write monotonous paragraphs of identical sentence types! Remember to use both compound and complex sentences!
- Grammar and punctuation should be as flawless as possible.
- Correct MLA formatting
TOPICS (CHOOSE ONLY ONE):
- How does Joyce Carol Oates foreshadow the events that befall Connie? In your essay, consider the ways the author uses foreshadowing to let the reader know that something will go awry. In your response, be careful to discuss the impact this has on you as a reader.
- In “The Things They Carried” Tim O’Brien discusses the hardships of war in a unique way: by focusing on the things each individual carries. In your essay, discuss why this technique is effective, and give examples of how it makes the story work. How is O’Brien able to say more about war with this technique than if he had not used it?
- In “Lust” the author, Susan Minot, seems to construct a list. How and why is this list effective for the meaning of her story? This is a rare technique for an author to use. Give examples of how it is effective, and how in influences the overall impact of her story.
- In “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” the author F. Scott Fitzgerald creates a situation that could never happen in real life. You could almost call it fantasy or science fiction. Discuss why an author would use an event or series of events that are contrary to fact. What impact does it have on your experience as a reader?
Terrorism
Introduction:Terrorism is a crime against the public. The crime of terrorism is defined by its public nature in that it is intended to harm or disrupt the government. Terrorism is not a new or novel crime, and has been used by those with political, ideological, or religious intentions through history. However, recent events and novel technological approaches have increased its threat to domestic security and led to increased awareness and attention by lawmakers. The common elements of terrorism are as follows: 1) the commission of an already established crime, 2) the intention to coerce a population or influence a government, and 3) through the use of intimidation or fear. The crime of terrorism may transcend the boundaries of the United States, which is considered international terrorism, or it may be primarily within the boundaries of the U.S., which constitutes domestic terrorism. This crime may take the form of bio-terrorism, aiding terrorists, financing terrorists, and the use of weapons of mass destruction, which are all separate federal crimes. Various federal laws have been enacted in response to terrorist acts (for example FISA, AEDPA, and the USA Patriot Act).
Instructions:
Using the events of September 11, 2001 as a starting point for your main post, address the following:
- Describe how the events of September 11, 2001 have impacted law interpretation in a post-9/11 world to tip the scales in favor of or against individual rights.
- Explain whether the government should confront this threat from a criminal justice standpoint, a military issue, or a combination of the two.
- Analyze what safeguards should exist, if any, to ensure legal requirements are being adhered to from a criminal justice professional’s perspective.
- Explore the impacts of the post-9/11 law and court interpretations of law on a criminal justice practitioner based on your current or future career.
Additional Instructions:
Create a 1 page essay in APA format according to the instructions above. Use 2 scholarly sources for references. Be sure to use in-text citations.
Accomplishments of President Kennedy, history assignment help
Identify and discuss some of the accomplishments President Kennedy made during his administration. Connect these accomplishments to modern day: Are they still in effect? Have they changed? How so? Have Kennedy’s accomplishments led to further accomplishments or innovations in the modern day? This should be an essay of at least 500 words.
Please write your essay in MLA format, and follow the standard five paragraph model. Your essay should have an introduction paragraph, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. If you need help with how to write an essay in MLA format or the five-paragraph model, please refer to the following links:
- MLA: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
- 5 Paragraphs: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/five_par.htm
You must use at least 2 credible sources other than your textbook and provide a Works Cited page with your sources. Failure to include a Works Cited page will result in a rejected assignment.
Hypothesis Testing for One Sample, assignment help
Use the
Student_Data.xls file which consists of 200 MBA students at Whatsamattu U. The
file includes variables regarding students’ age, gender, major, GPA, Bachelors
GPA, course load, English speaking status, family, weekly hours spent studying.
Each of the three assigned problems should be formatted as a one page memo.
Answers to all three of the problems should be submitted via the Drop Box as a
single Word document with each of the problems clearly labeled. Be sure to
include your name on the document itself!
COMPLETE PROBLEM 1:
It is pretty common across most schools to find the grades at the MBA level
divided between A’s and B’s. As such, you expect the mean GPA to be around
3.50. Using the sample of 200 MBA students, conduct a one-sample hypothesis
test to determine if the mean graduate GPA is different from 3.50. Use a .05 significance
level. Report on your findings (100+ words, 3 or more sentences). In your
report, be sure to include the results of the hypothesis test and indicate
whether you are using a two-tail, upper-tail, or lower-tail test.
Also include a chart (a bar chart or column chart will probably work best)
comparing the calculated mean with the hypothesized mean.
COMPLETE PROBLEM 2: Assume
you read in the Whatsamatta U website that the average age of their MBA
students is 45. Is this really true or have they failed to update this
correctly? You think it is far less because more students have started their
Masters sooner since the economy is so bad. You took a sample of 200 students
(in the data file). Conduct a one-sample hypothesis test to determine if the
mean age is less than 45. Use a .05 significance level. Report on your findings
(100+ words, 3 or more sentences). In your report, be sure to include the
results of the hypothesis test and indicate whether you are using a two-tail,
upper-tail, or lower-tail test. Also include a chart (a bar chart or column
chart will probably work best) comparing the calculated mean with the
hypothesized mean.
COMPLETE PROBLEM 3: You
have heard from idle chatter that most students don’t declare a major in their
MBA programs. You took a sample of 200 students (in the data file). Conduct a
one-sample hypothesis test to determine if the proportion without a major is
greater than 50%. Use a .05 significance level. Report on your findings (100+
words, 3 or more sentences). In your report, be sure to include the results of
the hypothesis test and indicate whether you are using a two-tail, upper-tail,
or lower-tail test. Also include a chart (a bar chart or column chart will
probably work best) comparing the calculated proportion with the hypothesized
proportion.
*Note: you are
testing sample date to some stated norm or Null. You have to choose which of the three
directions for the one sample tests that you will perform based on the wording
in the problem set. (two-tailed, upper
tailed, or lower tailed). You would only use one of the three.
***The only charts
that I am interested in you providing for your homework are the output charts
from the one sample tests. You do not
need to create additional bar or pie charts for the future units. Use the
“Solutions To Practice Problems” as your guide for formatting your work and
writing your analysis**. Finished work should look like the Practice Problems
file that I uploaded.
Please follow the instructions thoroughly and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Make sure to use the files I uploaded.
Motor-Skill Learning
Motor-Skill Learning
This week’s assignment takes 3 days, so you will need to get started ASAP! It should be a fun learning experience though. I think many of us forget what it’s like to really learn a motor task, so this activity helps us experience what it is like for children and others who are learning those tasks. Enjoy! I look forward to reading through how this went for everyone. I usually always get some interesting responses about after-effects, etc. of this process.
I also want to stress that you will need to read from the book about the theory of motor-skill learning that is the best fit: Adam’s Two-Stage Theory, Schmidt’s Schema Theory and Battig’s Contextual Interference Theory. The discussion of open and closed loop movements are simply TYPES of motor skills, not theories. So be careful with that.
Good luck this week and happy tracing!
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Assignment 1: Discussion—Motor-Skill Learning Motor learning leads to a relatively permanent change in physical movements and activity of a person. This type of learning is related to acquiring processes needed for complex movements like speaking or playing the piano, which often start out as very difficult but through practice, they become much smoother and accurate. Additionally, motor-skill learning plays an important role in interpreting simple movements, such as reflexes, as the body and environment change. Therefore, though we may not be completely aware of motor learning as it takes place, it is a vital area of learning that is related to almost everything we do. Complete the Motor Training Activity at the following link:
Based on the activity, address the following:
Write your initial response in 2–3 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. By Friday, October 25, 2013, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Grading Criteria and Rubric All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. Download the discussion rubric and read it carefully to understand the expectations.
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In a brief Word document, describe a type of organization of interest to you in
In a brief Word document, describe a type of organization of interest to you in the education or training industry (K–12, higher education, corporate, or military training). Select 1 job description category that would exist in that organization (e.g., teacher, trainer, administrative assistant, etc.), and describe the job. Explain the rationale for the elements of compensation detailed in the spreadsheet. Include citations and references (APA format) related to your topic organization, position, or related to employee compensation types and methods.
Create a spreadsheet with appropriate formulas by researching market compensation data for the position you have described. Create compensation budget entries for the position and place the data in your Excel chart. Where financial information lacks, use principles in your course materials to derive and justify your compensation data. Include the following information where applicable:
- Salary range for that position (direct pay or base pay)
- Incentive pay or extra duty pay
- Regular benefits provided for that position and the overall cost of benefits
- Account for any planned increases in any category over the next 12 months (for example, a 3% raise at some point during the year)
Upload your Excel spreadsheet and the separate Word document to the Submitted Assignments area.
LASA 1—Afterschool Depot: Channel Design and Implementation Plan
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Janet Hains is an entrepreneur and former afterschool programmer administrator. She has been monitoring the education industry for potential trends that may provide an opportunity for her to utilize her experience in starting a new business. In response to an identified increase in childhood obesity rates within the United States, coupled with the increased governmental grant offerings for youth nutrition programs, Janet has started a new company, Afterschool Depot. Afterschool Depot will produce and sell materials to assist afterschool programmers in implementing nutrition-based programs. Afterschool Depot has just finalized its initial product line and is now in the process of preparing to market its line for sale within the United States as well as several international locations. Due to financial and human resource constraints, Janet has decided to produce and sell only one product from the proposed product line during the first year of operation. She has selected the Healthy Kitchen to be her first product launch. The Healthy Kitchen is a mobile kitchen that can be wheeled out onto the playground or into the classroom. It includes an 8-week curriculum to assist afterschool programmers in conducting healthy cooking classes. Although Afterschool Depot has spent considerable time researching and developing the initial product line, they have not spent much time on developing their overall marketing strategy to include its channel design and implementation plan. |
Assume that you have been hired as the channel manager for Afterschool Depot. Beth Nammons, Marketing Director for Afterschool Depot, has assigned you to develop the channel design and implementation plan. She has asked that you complete the following three tasks in your report:
- Assess the four target markets that the company has selected.
- Determine whether Afterschool Depot should include wholesalers as channel members or sell directly to retailers.
- Prepare an instructional explanation that will help Beth understand the role of vertical integration in channel design and present your analysis of whether vertical integration will be valuable to Afterschool Depot.
TASK 1:
Being aware that the first step in the channel design process is to segment the target market, assume that you reviewed the Healthy Kitchen’s target market analysis performed by Beth. Your review uncovered the information shown in the table below.
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Target Market |
Buying Process |
Purchasing Requirement |
Pertinent Information |
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U.S. Public School District Administrators |
Buying decision is made at district level; thus district buyer purchases for all schools within its district. |
Must obtain an approved purchase order prior to placing order. |
Some public school programs have received twenty-first century grant funds that must be spent within this fiscal year. |
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Private Afterschool Program Administrators |
Buying decision is made by individual program administrators; thus the administrator would purchase for his or her own program. |
Does not require an approved purchase order prior to placing order. Will accept invoice prior to product delivery. Half the payment is provided at the time of placing the order. Rest of the payment is provided upon delivery. |
Some private programs have received twenty-first century grant funds that must be spent within this fiscal year. |
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Youth Weight Camp Administrators |
Buying decision is made by individual camp administrators; thus administrator would purchase for his or her own program. |
Does not require an approved purchase order prior to placing order. Will accept invoice prior to product delivery. Half the payment is provided at the time of placing the order. Rest of the payment is provided upon delivery. |
Youth Weight Camps have not been awarded twenty-first century funds. |
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Department of Defense Afterschool Program Administrators |
Buying decision is made at the regional level; thus regional buyer purchases for all military base programs within their region. |
Must obtain an approved purchase order prior to placing order. Will not except invoice prior to product delivery. Payment is delivered within 30 days of receiving invoice. |
Department of defense provides substantial budget for afterschool programs that are not tied to grant spending timelines or specifications. |
To complete Task 1, you are to assess the four identified target markets using the service output demand (SOD) template in Word format for your analysis. Include the completed template and a 1-2 page explanation of your analysis as the first subset of your report to Beth. Prepare your report in MS Word format.
TASK 2:
To complete Task 2, you should use the target market information and your SOD analysis to determine whether including wholesalers as channel members will assist in creating a sustainable competitive advantage for Afterschool Depot. The alternative is to sell directly to retailers.
In order to make a well-informed decision, you assessed Afterschool Depot’s internal constraints that may affect channel member selection. Your assessment identified warehouse space and the sales representative compensation budget as potential constraints.
Once you have determined whether to include wholesalers as channel members, you must complete your analysis using the efficiency chart template in Word format. Include the completed template and a 1-2 page explanation of your analysis as the second subset of your report to Beth
Task 3 requires you to prepare an instructional explanation to Beth that will help her understand the following:
- The role of vertical integration in channel design
- Your analysis of whether vertical integration will be valuable to Afterschool Depot
- Your recommendation regarding whether the company should plan to utilize vertical integration.
Write 2-3 pages that address Task 3 to include as the third subset of your report to Beth.
Prepare your completed report (tasks 1, 2 and 3) in MS Word format and submit the entire report for grading. Apply APA standards for writing style to all of your work. Use the following file naming convention:
How Does This Relate to Me?, week 4 journal help
How Does This Relate to Me?
Prior to beginning this journal entry, read “The Development of Expertise in Performance: The Role of Memory, Knowledge, Learning, and Practice” and “Transitions and the Development of Expertise,” as well as review all other required resources. It is important for you to have already completed your initial post in the “Learning Trends” discussion before you compose this journal entry.
Part 1: As you were reading this week, what vocabulary was used that was unfamiliar to you or might be to your peers? Identify three to five words from this week’s content and research each word in the context of learning and cognition. Explain, in your own words, what each word means and how it is used in the context of learning and cognition.
Part 2: Based on the week’s discourse and content, you will access the Ashford University Library and research one scholarly article pertaining to expertise that was published within the last 10 years. Provide a summary explanation of the findings on “expertise” in the context of your article. What implications should scholars consider based on this information? Support your explanation utilizing this week’s resources and your researched article.
Part 3: Consider the events from the past week of your life. How does expertise, or the perception of it, affect our behaviors, actions, and knowledge development? Describe one personal real-life example of an occurrence that supports the implications of actual expertise, or the perception of it, on our behaviors and actions toward others. As you share this information, consider and apply the professional standards found in “12.06 Anonymity of Sources”found in the AERA Code of Ethics.
Part 4: Review “Principle A: Professional Competence” in the AERA Code of Ethics. What implications should be considered in your scholarly writing and observations? How might you check for competence of the research in articles and research studies you read? Explain the public impression(s) and misconception(s) that can occur when secular articles or studies (e.g., Yahoo survey results, newspaper reports) are used instead of findings from peer-reviewed sources.
Each journal entry should be 400 to 700 words in length and should establish your understanding of the content, apply appropriate methods of ethical practices, and exhibit appropriate scaffolding of personal experience to the week’s content.
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