Author: chris

iew the TED Talk video by Dan Pink entitled “The Puzzle of Motivation:”

 

https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_on_motivation.html

 

After viewing the video, what are your thoughts on using rewards to motivate people? Under what circumstances, if any, do you feel that rewards are the best way to motivate? Describe an experience you’ve had at your current or former place of work when rewards were used to motivate employees to improve

Research Review Proposal (5pts)

Due Friday, February 5^th at the beginning of class (email submissions will not be accepted). Proposals turned in after 2/5 at 2:30 pm may be accepted for 0 points (in other words, I will give you feedback, but you will forfeit 5 points). Please type up the following (you may enumerate your responses):

1. Briefly describe what your topic will be.
2. Discuss how you will approach it from a sociological perspective. In the past, students who have not done well on their research project have relied too heavily on a psychological or biological perspective, or have a topic that is way too broad.
3. You should explain what sources you will use (be sure the sources are available), and how you will narrow down your topic.
4. Explain how you will present your findings to the class for the visual project presentation. (For example,

Due Week 6 and worth 300 points

Can not be about Apple or Nike.

Choose an industry you have not yet written about in this course, and one publicly traded corporation within that industry. Research the company on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University’s online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

1. Analyze the business-level strategies for the corporation you chose to determine the business-level strategy you think is most important to the long-term success of the firm and whether or not you judge this to be a good choice. Justify your opinion.
2. Analyze the corporate-level strategies for the corporation you chose to determine the corporate-level strategy you think is most important to the long-term success of the firm and whether or not you judge this to be a good choice. Justify your opinion.
3. Analyze the competitive environment to determine the corporation’s most significant competitor.  Compare their strategies at each level and evaluate which company you think is most likely to be successful in the long term. Justify your choice.
4. Determine whether your choice from Question 3 would differ in slow-cycle and fast-cycle markets.
5. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

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:

• Identify various levels and types of strategy in a firm.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in business administration.
• Write clearly and concisely about business administration using proper writing mechanics.

Due Week 6 and worth 300 points

Can not be about Apple or Nike.

Choose an industry you have not yet written about in this course, and one publicly traded corporation within that industry. Research the company on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University’s online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

1. Analyze the business-level strategies for the corporation you chose to determine the business-level strategy you think is most important to the long-term success of the firm and whether or not you judge this to be a good choice. Justify your opinion.
2. Analyze the corporate-level strategies for the corporation you chose to determine the corporate-level strategy you think is most important to the long-term success of the firm and whether or not you judge this to be a good choice. Justify your opinion.
3. Analyze the competitive environment to determine the corporation’s most significant competitor.  Compare their strategies at each level and evaluate which company you think is most likely to be successful in the long term. Justify your choice.
4. Determine whether your choice from Question 3 would differ in slow-cycle and fast-cycle markets.
5. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

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:

• Identify various levels and types of strategy in a firm.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in business administration.
• Write clearly and concisely about business administration using proper writing mechanics.

02/2016
Assignment :	W1 Assignment – Project Selection and Prioritization Essay Questions
Category :	Written
Due Date :	Mon, Feb 08, 2016 11:55 PM MST
Detail :	Assignment: Project Selection and Prioritization Essay Questions Writeanswers of approximately 150 words to each of the following prompts: Describe a SWOT analysis and its purpose or use within project management. Explain the criteria for choosing a particular project. Explain two reasons why a project would not be awarded to a bidding firm, and  provide examples for each reason. Select two types of project roles and explain the responsibilities each person fulfilling those roles has in relation to project management. Format your paper using West Writing Style Handbook guidelines.

Complete this essay in a Microsoft Word document, answer each of the essay question 300 words; APA formatted and 5% similarity.Make sure you use adequate, credible and reliable APA source 2 citations to support your work.

 

 

 

What are some reasons that business outputs vary? For example why does production output vary? Explain the difference between common causes of variation and special causes of variation.

Synthesize the topics of leadership and teams by crafting an essay in which, using supporting materials, you assess the theory and practice of leadership as it relates to teams.

In your critical essay, address both of the following items:

1. Describe and explain how one leadership model (a model deemed valid by today’s research standards, as discussed in the module material) interacts with the most important performance outcomes with regard to teams.
2. Choose one or two contemporary leadership theories and describe how a leader who was following the tenets of the theory or theories would interact with the members of his or her team in order to maximize the strengths of work teams in general while mitigating the pitfalls of such teams. Support your thinking by describing and applying at least one example, which can be based on an actual case or a hypothetical

 

Complete this essay in a Microsoft Word document, answer each of the essay question 300 words; APA formatted and 5% similarity.Make sure you use adequate, credible and reliable APA source 2 citations to support your work.

 

 

 

What are some reasons that business outputs vary? For example why does production output vary? Explain the difference between common causes of variation and special

By the mid-20^th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as “policemen of the world.” Using the Internet and reputable news sources, research two (2) real-life international incidents from the past five (5) years in which:

• The U.S. used military action abroad.
• Controversy existed within the American public regarding U.S. involvement.
• Controversy existed within the country or countries affected by U.S. involvement.

Part 1

1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
   1. State your thesis on the significance of the current role of the US military, as exemplified in the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. Justify your response.

For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at:https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/

Part 2

For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/

2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
   1. Describe the two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years you investigated that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.
   2. List three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that have led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.
   3. List three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
   4. List three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.)
   5. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Write a 3-5 page paper using the MLA style. The paper must be at least three pages in length. This does not include the Works Cited page or the cover page. MLA format must be used. Pay attention to your intext citations and works cited page. If the paper is not at least three written pages in length and/or in MLA format, the paper will not receive a passing grade regardless of the content. Paper #1 is worth 175 points. Submit the paper in a word or rtf format. Do not submit in pdf format.

Use at least three sources.

Describe the different effects of the depreciation methods used in Appendix A of the book. Use the example I have given to compare the different methods.

Equipment

cost 15,000

salvage value 5000

estimated life 5 years

estimated units 20,000

units produced:

year 1=9000

year 2=0

year 3=5000

year 4=3500

year 5=2500

There is a book error on page 388 Appendix A.

Here is the correct way to calculate depreciation under the double declining balance mehtod for an asset that was purchased for $15,000, $5,000 salvage value and 5 years of useful life:

Double Declining Balance Depreciation Schedule

Cost: $15,000.00, Salvage: $5,000.00, Life: 5 years , First Year: 12 months

Year

Book Value

Year Start Depreciation

Percent Depreciation

Expense Accumulated

Depreciation Book Value

Year End

1 $15,000 40.00% $6,000 $6,000 $9,000

2 $9,000 40.00% $3,600 $9,600 $5,400

3 $5,400 7.41% $400 $10,000 $5,000

Double Declining Balance Depreciation Formulas

The double declining balance method is an accelerated depreciation method. Using this method the Book Value at the beginning of each period is multiplied by a fixed Depreciation Rate which is 200% of the straight line depreciation rate, or a factor of 2. To calculate depreciation based on a different factor use our Declining Balance Calculator.

The double declining balance calculation does not consider the salvage value in the depreciation of each period however, if the book value will fall below the salvage value, the last period might be adjusted so that it ends at the salvage value. When double declining balance method does not fully depreciate an asset by the end of its life, variable declining balance method might be used instead.

Straight-Line Depreciation Percent = 100% / Useful Life

Depreciation Rate = 2 x Straight-Line Depreciation Percent

Depreciation for a Period = Depreciation Rate x Book Value at Beginning of the Period

If the first year is not a full 12 months and is a number M months, the first and last years will be calculated

First Year Depreciation Rate = M/12 x Depreciation Rate

Last Year Depreciation Rate = (12-M)/12 x Depreciation Rate

Double Declining Balance Depreciation Example

An asset for a business cost $1,750,000, will have a life of 10 years and the salvage value at the end of 10 years will be $10,000. You calculate 200% of the straight-line depreciation, or a factor of 2, and multiply that value by the book value at the beginning of the period to find the depreciation expense for that period.