Identify and discuss the key steps in the closing process that provide the most opportunity to make mistakes in processing account transactions.

  • Identify and discuss the key steps in the closing process that provide the most opportunity to make mistakes in processing account transactions. Why did you select these steps and what makes them confusing?
  • Make at least two (2) recommendations for improving the accuracy and reliability of the information in the gaps that you have identified.
  • Justify your response.

Easy accounting discussion needs completed by friday. Very simple just no time to do it.

Explain how you will solve the psychological issue according to Skinner’s Personality learning theory (maladaptive behavior).

Imagine that you work as a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist to help children suffering from emotional disturbances overcome maladaptive behaviors.

Select a psychological theory “Personality Theory, Skinner’s Personality Learning theory”

Write a 200-250 word action plan that addresses the issue presented in the scenario.

Explain how you will solve the psychological issue according to Skinner’s Personality learning theory (maladaptive behavior).

 

Apply behavioral, cognitive, and socialization strategies to help your clients cope with family relationships, peer interactions, aggression, social skills and academic difficulties. Use creative, critical, and probabilistic reasoning to solve the issue related to behavior and mental processes.

Research how the issue of mental illness has impacted correctional institutions in America, as well as the influence of the number of convicts on probation and parole.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

 

Research how the issue of mental illness has impacted correctional institutions in America, as well as the influence of the number of convicts on probation and parole. Your discussion should include the following:

 

  • How data analysis is utilized to identify mentally-ill offenders
  • The costs (time, wages, personnel allocation, logistics, and so forth) expended on processing mentally ill offenders through the court system
  • The costs (time, wages, personnel allocation, logistics, and so forth) dedicated to the imprisonment of mentally-ill offenders

Analyze the specific actions that the leadership of the selected country has taken, through the use of its foreign aid from donor nations and international lending institutions, to relieve the severe problems caused by warfare.

Due Week 4 and worth 200 points

 

Use the Internet to research one (1) developing nation of your choice. Your research should include an examination of the effects that war and peace have on the distribution of foreign aid, as well as the material covered by the Webtext and lectures in Weeks 1 through 3.

 

Write a three to four (3-4) page research paper in which you:

 

  1. Assess the positive and negative effects that peace and war, respectively, have on the distribution of foreign aid in the developing country that you have selected. Support your response with concrete examples of each of the results that you have cited.
  2. Analyze the specific actions that the leadership of the selected country has taken, through the use of its foreign aid from donor nations and international lending institutions, to relieve the severe problems caused by warfare.
  3. Discuss whether or not the extension of foreign aid has successfully reduced poverty and the incidence of warfare in the selected country. Support your response with examples.
  4. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia, blogs, and other nonacademic websites do not qualify as academic resources. Approval of resources is at the instructor’s discretion. Resources must also be within the last seven (7) years.

 

When referencing the selected resources, please use the following format:

 

  • Webtext Format:
    • Name of the author. Name of title. Retrieved from website url.
      • Example:

 

Soomo. Understanding Development [Webtext]. Retrieved from http://www.webtexts.com/courses/9218-cathey.

 

  • Lecture Format:
    • Name of the Author. Name of the lecture [lecture type]. Retrieved from lecture url.
      • Example:

 

Strayer University. (2013). Understanding Development [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from /bbcswebdav/institution/SOC/300/1136/Week1/lecture/story.html.

 

  • Internet Resources:
    • Author’s Name. (Date of publication). Title of the resource. Retrieved from website url.
      • Example:

 

Wuestewald, Eric. (2014). Portraits of people living on a dollar a day. Retrieved from http://www.motherjones.com/mixed-media/2014/04/living-on-a-dollar-a-day-photos-renee-byer-thomas-nazario.

 

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; citations and 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

Describe the test’s assumptions, when the test is appropriate to use, and the number of independent and dependent variables involved.

In this course, you have learned about many types of statistical procedures in quantitative research. For this Application, you will discuss an advanced statistical test that was not covered in the course that you would like to explore.

To prepare for this Application:

  • Review the text and websites in this week’s Learning Resources to learn about advanced statistical procedures that were not discussed in this course or in its prerequisites, RSCH 8101 and RSCH 8201.

The assignment:

Report in APA format a description of a more advanced test that you would like to know more about. Describe the test’s assumptions, when the test is appropriate to use, and the number of independent and dependent variables involved. The final document should be 2–3 paragraphs long.

Using the data set you have selected, select independent and dependent variables.

In your research, you may find that you must compare the means of two samples related to one particular variable. For example, you may have population samples from two ethnic groups that you wish to compare against income level. In these cases, you will need to use an independent-samples t test. This Application Assignment gives you an opportunity to try this t test and consider its application to your own research topic.

To prepare for this Application:

  • Review Chapter 19 and Appendix F in the course text, Research Methods in the Social Sciences.
  • Review the video programs for this week, located in the Learning Resources.
  • Review the Web site for StatSoft Electronic Textbook: Power Analysis, located in the Learning Resources.
  • Review Lessons 22, 23, and 24 in the course text Using SPSS for Windows and Macintosh: Analyzing and Understanding Data.
  • Access the gss04student_corrected dataset in the Course Information area of the classroom to use for this Application

The assignment:

  • Craft up to a one page double- spaced write up of the statistical results (include any additional pages needed for any APA tables or graphs and the SPSS syntax and output) in which you do the following:
    • State the statistical assumptions for this test.
    • Using the data set you have selected, select independent and dependent variables.
    • Develop the null and the alternative hypothesis.
    • Use the SPSS to calculate an independent-samples t test.
    • Report on the p value and the confidence interval.
    • Interpret the confidence interval.
    • Decide whether to reject or retain the null hypothesis.
    • Generate syntax and output files in SPSS. You will need to copy and paste these into your Application document.
    • Based on your SPSS analysis, report the results using correct APA format. Your report should include the following:

Analyze the following scenario: Duncombe Village Golf Course is considering the purchase of new equipment that will cost $1,200,000 if purchased today and will generate the following cash disbursements and receipts.

Analyze the following scenario: Duncombe Village Golf Course is considering the purchase of new equipment that will cost $1,200,000 if purchased today and will generate the following cash disbursements and receipts.  Should Duncombe pursue the investment if the cost of capital is 8 percent?  Why?  Clearly label your calculations in your analysis.  You must respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings to receive full credit.

“Providing a measurable increase in reading speed, comprehension, and reading attention span.

ith a long-term, ideal outcome in mind. Most proposals have no more than three goals (Community Toolbox, 2015).  Objectives are detailed statements that will show the reviewer exactly how you plan to achieve your goals (Community Toolbox, 2015).

SMART objectives are well written objectives.  Specific– Tell how much of what is to be accomplished in a given time-frame.  Measurable– Information concerning the objective can be gathered, identified, or acquired from records. Achievable– The objectives are not only possible, the organization more than likely will be able to make them happen. Relevant to the mission– The organization has a clear perception of how these objectives fit in with the vision and mission of the organization. Timed– A timeline has been developed by the organization by which the objectives will be completed. Challenging– The organization is stretched to set its aims on important changes that are essential to members of the community (Community Toolbox, 2015).

A proposal was written for Lightsville Public Schools based on four focus areas developing specific activities based on each need, and creating measurable tools to evaluate whether or not students and parents are succeeding (Colorado Grants, 2015). Although most proposals have no more than three goals, this proposal had four.  Each of the four goals relate directly to the four focus areas described above (Colorado Grants, 2015). The goals were well written and specific and the objectives coincided.  The objectives were followed by the SMART format. There is no question as to what was to be accomplished.

Goal 1: Students who participate in the programs at the learning center will improve their academic achievement. Goal 1 had two objectives and they both coincided with the goal.

The Read to Succeed Project’s goal, in my opinion told what the goal was, but it did not grab my attention to where I wanted to read further. The goal states: “The goal of the Read to Succeed! Project is to enable at risk students and students with learning and reading disabilities to improve their reading skills to the point where they can succeed in school and develop the reading skills that will prepare them for high school and post-secondary education (Kurzweil Educational Systems , 2002).”

I would have worded the goal to say: The goal of the Read to Succeed! Project is to enable at risk students and students with learning and reading disabilities to advance their reading skills to the point where they are confident that they can succeed in school and their reading skills are developed to the point that they are confidently prepared for high school and post-secondary education.

Objective 1 stated:  “Providing a measurable increase in reading speed, comprehension, and reading attention span. The objective is that the students will double their reading speed and increase their reading skills by one to two grade levels by the end of the school year (Kurzweil Educational Systems , 2002).”

In my opinion Objective 1 should have put a specific time frame of three months for reading skills, and 6 months for reading speed

2. The overall goal of the grant proposal is extremely important.  The goal of the grant proposal is simply a broad statement of what you want to accomplish with the potential grant.  Goals should be broad and abstract, leave the details for the budget and objectives section of the grant.  For example, a goal statement can be something as simple as “Decrease the amount of homeless veterans in Arizona.”  This gives the entire grant proposal direction for those who will be reading and reviewing the grant.  The goal of the grant proposal also needs to be dramatic and compelling so that the grant review committee will actually want to help you.  The goal is a make or break section of the proposal.

 

One example of a very well-written grant proposal goal is from the Centerville Community Center, which was seeking funding for a community exercise and health program.  “The Centerville Community Center is a grassroots community organization dedicated to improving the health, educational attainment, human welfare, and opportunities for youth, adults and families in Centerville” (Colorado Grants, 2015).  Their grant proposal had three very clear goals: “1. To provide educational, recreational, cultural, health and lifelong learning opportunities for youth and adults. 2. To offer educational advancement opportunities for adults and seniors. 3. To ensure that no one in Centerville or in surrounding areas goes hungry” (Colorado Grants, 2015).  Perhaps one of the reasons their proposal was accepted was because their goals are captivating; it is something everyone in the community can support and would have a huge impact in the community.  Despite having three goals, they were very succinct and to the point.  The proposal went on to provide helpful background information to describe all of the ways the community center has already helped the community, along with factual information (Colorado Grants, 2015).

 

An example of a poorly-written grant proposal goal comes from the City of Summerville Department of Public Safety.  First of all, this proposal had lots of detailed information, background, statistical data, and a thorough budget.  Unfortunately, it was a case of information overload for the reader; it had lots of text and the goal was not explicitly stated.  It would have been helpful if the basic goal of the proposal would have clearly been labeled so the reader did not have to scan through multiple paragraphs.  The only section of the proposal that comes close to stating the goal is the cover letter submitted by the Dept. of Public Safety, stating, “I am submitting this proposal to increase the public safety of the City of Summerville by improving the overall physical fitness of the officers of the Summerville Police Department” (City of Summerville 2003).  A better way to write the goal for this grant proposal would be to label a section titled “goal.”  I would rewrite the goal statement to something like this: “Improve the physical fitness of our public safety department to better protect our city.”  I believe this would be more effective because it is redundant to include the “i am submitting this proposal” part and it pulls on emotions by

Explain how you will take action on these strategies.

Prepare: Critical reading and writing are essential to being a successful student. An important part of being an intentional learner is developing reading and writing strategies that work best for you. There is no “one size fits all” recipe for academic success. The Week Three Instructor Guidance lists strategies to help you become a more intentional reader and writer based on each Learning Pattern.

Critically read Chapter 3 and view the video (above). The video shows the unique thinking and writing processes of individual learners as they approach a college-level assignment.

 Reflect: Since all four Learning Patterns contribute to excellent writing, consider how the Patterns you Avoid are needed just as much as those you Use First. Practice critical thinking as you reflect on the writing challenges Makayla, John, Paul, and Raheem face in Section 3.3.

 Write: After considering the scenario of each learner, address the following:

  • For each of the four learners, provide a minimum of three to four sentences of advice for how they could have used their Learning Patterns with intention in each scenario. For example, Makayla was ruled by her Sequence. What would you recommend that she do to overcome her dependence on Sequence when approaching writing tasks?
  • List your LCI scores. Based on your own unique Learning Patterns, identify two specific strategies to enhance your critical reading skills and two specific strategies to enhance your critical writing skills. Select strategies presented in Chapter 3 and/or the Week Three Instructor Guidance and explain how you will apply each of the strategies you have identified.

Your initial post should contain a minimum of 250 words.

Respond to Peers: Review your classmates’ posts and respond to at least two, each with a minimum of 50 words. Consider comparing and contrasting the strategies for college-level reading and writing your peer identified with your own Learning Patterns. Could these strategies support your learning preferences? Why, or why not? Provide suggestions for additional reading and writing strategies to help your peers use their Learning Patterns with intention.

Think about it this way…

 

This discussion is asking you to do four things:

  • Read the four learner stories from section 3.3 of your text. Provide advice to each learner that encourages intentional use of their Learning Patterns.
  • List two critical reading strategies and two critical writing strategies from Chapter 3 and/or the Instructor Guidance that could help you approach college-level reading and writing with greater intention and include your LCI scores.
  • Explain how you will take action on these strategies.
  • Respond to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Use the “Response to Peers” to assist you with your reply.

Type a heading for each section (e.g., My Advice for Makayla, John, Paul, and Raheem), and then write the information under each heading in complete sentences. This helps the reader quickly identify each section and helps you know that you have covered all of the requirements for this post.

Which organizational structure described in the chapter does Volkswagen’s “customer oriented” structure most closely resemble.

Discuss the importance of recognizing and implementing different entry strategies and organizational arrangements which result in shared control and oversight through collaborative relationships, as illustrated in the Chapter 9 opening-discussion case, “Volkswagen’s Comeback: Aligning Strategy and Structure.”  Please post your Discussion based on the following questions:

1) Which organizational structure described in the chapter does Volkswagen’s “customer oriented” structure most closely resemble?

2) How might such a structure help or hinder entry into new markets?

3) Does a matrix or customer-oriented structure lend itself better to forming joint ventures and alliances?