(74) EconPop – The Economics of The Hudsucker Proxy – YouTube
Question
Using the above grid, create the demand curve(s) for the hula hoop market [hint: you may want to distinguish between the first and second parts of the scene]. Make sure you properly identify and label the graph. Be sure to take the shape of the demand curve(s) into account, in other words, does the price-quantity combination make the curve(s) flatter or steeper?
Explain your graphic interpretation below. Make sure you distinguish between changes in quantity demanded and changes in demand, in other words, address price as a determinant and any other nonprice determinants.
Finally, address price elasticity; in other words how price sensitive were the children initially and then later?
Be sure to relate your interpretation to activities in the film clip.
Considering the evolving landscape of work and employee expectations, how can organizations design and adapt their employee benefits packages to attract and retain top talent while also ensuring long-term financial sustainability for the company?
Your responsibility in this task involves crafting a minimum of three distinct posts spread across three different days. These posts should showcase a significant level of insight and contemplation. Your initial post should serve as your response to my inquiry, while the subsequent two posts will comprise responses to both your peers and myself. It is of utmost importance that your responses to other posts maintain a high standard of well-crafted and intellectually stimulating discourse.
Please ensure that your initial post is submitted by Thursday at 11:59 PM. Furthermore, keep in mind that the week’s activities conclude on Monday at 11:59 PM, which also serves as the deadline for your peer review postings.
Each of your posts should be at least one paragraph in length, equivalent to approximately 150 words. Quantity is important, but it should be accompanied by a focus on quality. It’s essential to note that Wikipedia cannot be used as a source for this class. Additionally, avoid copying and pasting from your sources; instead, read and then convey the information in your own words. This means you should paraphrase and cite your sources following the APA style, except when responding to peer postings.
Remember, your responsibility entails posting three times: your initial post and responses to two of your peers’ postings
Address the following in a 4-page essay, demonstrating your critical-thinking skills:
Discuss Warren Buffett’s approach to business dealings, especially as they relate to business ethics.
Compare that approach to Bernie Madoff’s.
Apply ethical philosophies that you have learned about in this Module and state which you think apply to Mr. Buffett.
Which ethical philosophies apply to Mr. Madoff? Why?
Create a table where you compare and contrast these two investors from an ethical standpoint. Be sure to discuss your table in your paper.
Write a well-integrated paper with a strong introduction and conclusion, and use a few section headings (i.e., do not simply follow a Q & A format).
Use your module background information and any other reliable sources you wish to find. The sources do not need to come from the Trident Online Library. For all sources, however, provide in-text citations and include a reference list.
General References Useful for Preparing Graduate-Level Papers:
For a list of general reference sources related to locating library sources, using APA formatting, applying critical-thinking skills, and so forth, see General References Useful for Preparing Graduate-Level Assignments. It is not required that you read these sources page-by-page, but rather use them as guides.
Details of the task to be undertaken: Gabriel Feitosa Dog Grooming
Watch the CNBC video above and answer the following 5 questions:
NOTE- a full page of text is likely needed for thorough answers.
Assume Gabriel choose a Sole Proprietorship structure, what could be his concerns for choosing that option?
If Gabriel wanted to raise money from outside investors, what structure option might he choose?; Would you invest in his business? why/why not?
Let say Gabriel met someone who he thinks might be a good business partner, what could be the items most important to address and discuss in a Partnership Agreement?
Why do you think Gabriel has been successful?
Are you inspired by the business that Gabriel has created? If so, why?
Reviewed the Incarceration by the Numbers section in the Deviance and Crime module
This is a brief discussion, so you are not expected to write as much as you have in your first discussion. Instead, in about a paragraph write about two things.
What are two takeaways that you had after engaging with the website and data?
Explain why these two takeaways matter in terms of our view of incarceration in the United States. For example, you might explain why these takeaways matter.
Writing a “meaningful” discussion
Remember that meaningful discussions typically have a few components. First, they should cite a variety of the materials available for review or covered in class. This demonstrates your level of engagement with the course content. Second, meaningful discussions go beyond repeating what others have said. Your discussion can include quotes from the sources but they should be primarily made of your own words so you can demonstrate the development of your own sociological perspective and voice. Third, expressing opinions are absolutely fine but they ought to be grounded in some sociological perspective or theory, not just how you feel.
This is a description of the class – make it positive feedback
The nurse practitioner’s (NP) role in the health care delivery system has evolved. As healthcare delivery constantly changes, the nurse practitioner must evaluate and adapt accordingly. This course examines where the NP role started and how the scope of practice has changed. You will examine advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) history, role, and regulatory and professional issues. You will take a close look at professional organizations and current healthcare trends in your own community. In addition, we will begin to explore the world of evidence-based practice, an advanced practice core competency. Then we will discuss leadership and ethics as they relate to the advanced practice nurse.
This is the assignment –
A reflection is similar to other essays or discussions in that it needs to be easily understood and well structured. Still, the content is more akin to something personal, like a diary entry. In a reflection, the person primarily examines his or her life experiences, hence the term ‘reflective’. The purpose of composing a reflection is to provide a platform for the author to not only recount a particular life experience but also explore how he or she has changed or learned from those experiences.
As you decide on the content of your reflection, you need to remember that a reflective essay is highly personal and aimed at engaging the reader or target audience. And there’s much more to a reflection than just recounting a story. You need to be able to reflect on your experience by showing how it influenced your subsequent behaviors and how your life, as a student, has been particularly changed as a result.
An excellent way to get started is to pick out some reflective questions which will help you think deeper about the impact and lasting effects of your experience. Here are some examples:
· What have you learned about yourself as a result of the experience?
· Have you developed because of it? How?
· Did it have any positive or negative bearing on your life?
· Looking back, what would you have done differently?– What are your thoughts on the experience in general?
· Was it a valuable learning experience? — What specific skills or perspectives did you acquire as a result?
· Please demonstrate thoughtfulness and reflection in your response.
· Please be professional in your grammar and language.
APA is not required because this is your original thought. However, proper grammar and spelling are expected.
Go to the website of your allocated company. Then, go to the Investor Relations section of the website. This section may be called: “””Investors”””, “”Shareholder Information”,” or similar titles. In this section, find the ‘company’s annual report and other related reports. Download the ‘firm’s latest annual report and other related information and reports and save it to your computer. For example, these reports may be dated 30 June 2021 or 30 June 2022.
Questions
Assume that you have been appointed as the external auditor for your allocated company for the financial year ending June 2021 or 2022. Prepare a report to adequately address the following:
Examine and assess the Revised ASA315 with a focus on identifying risks, including risks associated with information technology and the auditor’s obligation to utilize automated tools and techniques to perform the audit in a professional, effective and efficient manner
Evaluate the impact on society from the use of AI and its impact on business or other industries, such as government, agriculture, entertainment, aerospace, manufacturing, education, and healthcare for either cybersecurity or data management in the cloud.
Select a topic for your investigation, either cybersecurity or data management in the Cloud.
Review the scholarly literature to identify how AI has been studied in relationship to your topic.
What was its impact on society? Is it beneficial or does it have risks related to its use?
How well does AI support your topic? Describe an example from literature.
Conclude your evaluation by describing a research problem that AI researchers feel needs further attention. If you do not discover a problem in the literature, then briefly describe what you would like to see possible in the future to strengthen the use of AI for cybersecurity or data management in the Cloud.
The Individual Project (IP) Grading Rubric is a scoring tool that represents the performance expectations for the IP. This Individual Project Grading Rubric is divided into components that provide a clear description of what should be included within each component of the IP. It’s the roadmap that can help you in the development of your IP.
Expectation
Points Possible
Points Earned
Comments
Investigate the scholarly literature or research resources to identify good sources of information.
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Analyze the research, noting the characteristics that illustrate the issues related to the topic.
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Assess the impact of the topic in your analysis.
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Find additional references to support or provide counter arguments for your inquiry.
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Professional Language: Assignment contains accurate grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation with few or no errors. (APA formatting is required or style specified in assignment).
Each paragraph should have at least 5 sentences and at least 2 different references. The case study paper must be 8–10-pages (not including Title Page, Abstract, or Reference page) and must include at least 5 scholarly resources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible (New International Version or King James Version).
BMAL 570
Case Study Assignment
Overview
Case studies are an important part of most graduate programs as they reveal more readily the concept or theory discussed in a real-world context. Consider the chapters you have read from Hill text that present a case study of an organization. In each of these chapters, the way organizations incorporate various values (ex. love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.) is described in real-world scenarios. This helps us see how the value, reactions to the value, and outcomes from demonstrating the value might be displayed—and thus, presents a rich case for learning best practices and enables us to take God with us to work and everywhere. Case Studies are stories that develop a person, or a group of people, or a company over a specific time period (ex. day, week, month, year). A case study analyzes what occurred during this time period.
For your Case Study Paper, you have selected an organization (BOMBAS) and Biblical value (KINDNESS) that the organization has displayed (ALREADY SELECTED IN OUTLINE). Write a story and develop a person or a group of people at this company. Remember you have to write a story that shows the example of this company displaying this Biblical value. You won’t be writing just about the company. Write a case study where a person or group of people displayed a Biblical value. Tell the story. Back up the actions of the people or group in the company with scholarly references, the text, and with the Bible (this is the most important part). Discuss and expand on how this Biblical value connects to the organization and the story. The purpose of this is for you to be able to identify Biblical values in an organization. Remember, Biblical values can certainly be displayed in secular workplaces; after all, all truth is God’s truth!
Above is information about the case study. You have already completed the outline for this. If you want to make any changes to your outline, get this approved by your professor prior to submitting this case study. The outline and case study should all be on the same company. Use Below Outline and Organization:
Discussion Replies: The Great Inventory Correction
reply to 2 of your peers.
Each reply must demonstrate a substantive discussion and facilitate discussion among participants.
student must then post 2 replies of at least 250 words
For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles in current APA format. The thread must include a reference list, and each question/answer must be delineated under an APA heading. Each reply must demonstrate a substantive discussion.
Discussion Thread: The Great Inventory Correction
Sylvia Lloyd
School of Business, Liberty University
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Sylvia Lloyd
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to
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DISCUSSION THREAD: THE GREAT INVENTORY CORRECTION 2
Discussion Thread: The Great Inventory Correction
The external environment is dynamic and ever-changing. The supply-chain industry is not exempt from these changes as customer demand fluctuates or disruptions occur within the supply chain. These issues, along with a competitive environment, require businesses to focus on finding ways to optimize their revenue. In addition to managing cash flow, controlling inventory costs is essential. Remco (2020) posited that management resiliency when dealing with issues in the supply chain helps to lower the negative impact of disruptions that may occur. This discussion will review the changes three businesses made to counter inventory issues.
Because of a decrease in customer demand, Altera changed its inventory process. As part of the change, the company decided to delay the production of its components by storing them rather than “packaging and testing” them (Simchi-Levi et al., 2021, p. 188). They would then resume testing and ship the components only after verifying an order. Regarding their “mature” (p. 188) parts, Altera would build those as ordered. Lastly, they discontinued producing their products without having a customer purchase them. They would now require an order before creating a product. The changes were necessary because Altera had excess inventory on hand due to a decrease in customer demand. As a result, the company had to write off over a hundred million dollars worth of inventory, which affected its profitability.
Assessment of Altera’s New Strategy
I agree that Altera’s new strategy using dies will be successful, as previous studies on inventory management strategies support this assessment. Kim et al. (2022) discuss steps similar to Alera delaying its production and refer to it as a postponement strategy. The authors mentioned that postponing the production of dies is effective as it helps a business have less inventory. This method is advantageous because it allows a manufacturer to contain its expenses as it reduces or eliminates excess inventory. They said that implementing a system using dies to store products promotes responsiveness whenever there is a change in demand. Also, Rau et al. (2021) noted that a postponement strategy allows a business to better manage in times of uncertainty.
A disadvantage of postponing the production of items is that only products are available once they are created (Kim et al., 2022). The postponement method is an example of what Simchi-Levi et al. (2021) discussed, as they mentioned the “push-pull supply chain” method (p. 174). A drawback mentioned was that it could be challenging to implement when lead times are longer.
Assessment of Customers’ Reaction to New Strategy
Altera’s customers may initially not understand the new strategy, as change is often complicated, and people resist it. A disadvantage could be a decrease in customer satisfaction as they may panic because products will not be ready for them immediately, and an order must be completed first. An advantage of the new strategy is cost savings for the customers because Altera will no longer have the expense of storing inventory.
Information Flextronics Possesses Over its Clients
Flextronics had historical information on inventory and the items they produced (Simchi-Levi et al., 2021). They had this information as they did business with several clients. Their vice president commented on other companies that experienced issues going through the supply chain cycle as he said they failed to review historical information.
Leveraging the Information
Flextronics can use the information to leverage its ability to forecast customer demand. Bedi and Toshniwal (2019) said that using historical data and current observations aids in better prediction. If Flextronics successfully forecasts customer demand, it could aid in decreasing its inventory-related expenses.
IBM’s Management of its Suppliers for an Effective Pull Strategy
IBM manages its suppliers by working with a small number of suppliers, each assigned based on the product type (Simchi-Levi et al., 2021). Because the pull strategy is based on verified demand, costs are lower as inventory levels are reduced (Simchi-Levi et al., 2021; Xanthopoulos & Koulouriotis, 2021). Because they work with fewer suppliers, IBM can also manage their resources better, as Simchi-Levi et al. (2021) indicated this advantage.
Kim, D., Park, Y. S., Kim, H. W., Park, K. S., & Moon, I. K. (2022). Inventory policy for postponement strategy in the semiconductor industry with a die bank. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 117, 102498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2022.102498
Rau, H., Daniel Budiman, S., & Monteiro, C. N. (2021). Improving the sustainability of a reverse supply chain system under demand uncertainty by using postponement strategies. Waste Management (Elmsford), 131, 72-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2021.05.018
Remko, V. H. (2020). Research opportunities for a more resilient post-COVID-19 supply chain – closing the gap between research findings and industry practice. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 40(4), 341-355. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-03-2020-0165
Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., & Simchi-Levi, E. (2021). Designing and managing the supply chain: Concepts, strategies, and case studies [E-Book]. In McGraw-Hill eBooks (4th ed.). McGraw Hill.
Xanthopoulos, A. S., & Koulouriotis, D. E. (2021). A comparative study of different pull control strategies in multi-product manufacturing systems using discrete event simulation. Advances in Production Engineering & Management, 16(4), 473-484. https://doi.org/10.14743/apem2021.4.414
