Author: chris

Discuss the implies that there are no statistical correlations between prices of a given stock at different times.

I would like my dissertation to look into the temporal correlation of r(t) and also the distribution of r(t)
Requirements: You need to submit a 10-page A4 document containing:
(1) mathematical and other relevant background information for your project, (2) a clear formulation of the project goals, and
(3) the draft work plan accompanied by a Gantt chart.

Please and also there is a book called Modelling Financial Time Series by Stephen J. Taylor.

It is commonly assumed in models of financial markets that stock prices follow geometric Brownian motion. This implies that there are no statistical correlations between prices of a given stock at different times. In practice this assumption is sometimes observed to be violated, resulting in arbitrage opportunities (this is how hedge funds make money!). The project will involve testing actual market data for the presence of such temporal correlations, and numerical modelling of them. An example of such analysis can be seen in www.bis.org/publ/bppdf/bispap58e.pdf. A useful starting point for further reading is this Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurst_ exponent.

Analyze the internal and external environments of the organization along the following terms.

 

Analyze the internal and external environments of the organization along the following terms. You must use the mandatory outline located in Doc Sharing to organize your paper. You do not need to turn in your outline. Your analysis should a minimum of 1000 words.

 

 

 

Section Description Points
     
Section I

 

 ·         Write a brief company history, including a mission statement if available. 15 Points

 
     
Section II ·         Thoroughly explain at least two major Strengths and two major Weaknesses (review Chapter  9) of the organization.

·         For each strength, discuss why this strength can be considered a distinctive competence for the organization.

·         For each weakness, discuss what the organization could do to minimize that weakness.

·         You should have a minimum of a full paragraph for each discussion of each strength and weakness.

·         Note: Bullet points are NOT acceptable.

 45 Points
     
Section III ·         Thoroughly research and analyze two Opportunities and two Threats that this organization is facing. Each of these opportunities and threats must come from a force or forces occurring within a dimension or dimensions of the general environment within the organization’s external environment (Keep in mind an opportunity or threat can stem from more than one dimension within the general environment.). Be sure to include in your discussion the relevant dimensions of the general environment from which each of these forces is derived that are creating the specific opportunity or threat for the organization.

o    PLEASE NOTE: The dimensions of the general environment are outlined in Chapter 2 and in Week 1’s Lecture.

·         Include in your analysis an explanation of how each of the opportunities and threats will likely impact the company and why. Include other companies/industries on which this may also have an effect. You should have a minimum of a full paragraph for each discussion of each opportunity and threat.

·         Note: Bullet points are NOT acceptable.

 55 Points
     
Section IV ·         Briefly summarize your SWOT analysis.

·         Discuss how the organization can capitalize on the opportunities that are occurring from the dimensions from within the general environment and how the organization can neutralize the threats that are occurring from the dimensions from within the general environment.

·         Note: Bullet points are NOT acceptable.

 15 Points

 
     
Paper Format ·         Correctly produced APA parenthetical citations and reference list. You must have a minimum of three external research sources in addition to the Robbins and Coulter text.

 

·         Spelling, grammar, organization

 5 Points

 

 

5 Points
     

 

 

 

A few other notes:

  • To help you better understand how to complete a SWOT Analysis, please review the section titled, “The Strategic Management Process” in Chapter 9, reread Weeks 1 and 2’s Lectures, and review the SWOT Analysis article that is loaded in Doc Sharing.
  • Please refer to the Library link within The HUB and the APA resources posted in Doc Sharing (to find these documents in Doc Sharing, use the drop down menu) to properly cite your paper using APA.
  • Your topic is due in Week 1, posted for me to review in the Q & A Forum topic of the Discussions. This is not graded, but required.
  • The entire SWOT case paper is worth 140 points.
  • Please name your paper “LastName FirstName_303SWOT.”

 

Please let me know if you have any questions!

I HIGHLY recommend that you watch the presentation on APA Citation located in theHUB.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

Explore movie clips from the Movieclips website or the Internet Movie Database – IMDB.

PrepareAs you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:
ReflectChoose a clip that you wish to analyze. The clip you choose must be from a film (preferably from a film with which you are familiar) – not a film trailer or a mash-up. Re-watch your chosen movie clip while closely observing the mise en scène. What analysis can you make about the placement and movement of characters and props in the scene as they relate to camera shots, color, lighting, and other elements of cinematography?
Write (due Thursday, Day 3)In your discussion, analyze at least three elements of cinematography and editing (e.g., lighting, color, shots, focus, transitions, and types of cuts) by evaluating the dramatic impact of the scene. Interpret the scene based on your analysis. In your view, what mood, symbolism, or meaning results from the scene’s creative editing and cinematography?

Include the name or partial name of the film clip you analyzed in the “Subject” line of your discussion. Include the link to your film clip in the body of your post. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

 

 

PrepareAs we have been discussing, the mise en scène of a film is the use of a variety of design elements to create the visual theme. As you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:

  • Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapter 5 (Mise en Scene and Actors).
  • Review the grading rubric for this discussion.
  • Select a full-length film from the AFI 10 Top 10 list.
ReflectLast week, we examined how different lighting styles and choices affected the final impact of a film. This week, we will consider different types and categories of sound at work in film and assess how they contribute to the overall sense of meaning in a film.

There are many types of sound in a film. Some are diegetic (sounds that are represented as coming from within the world of the film); others are non-diegetic (sounds that come from outside the world of the film). Your text describes the different categories of sound that fall under those types. What types of sounds, and what categories, are most effectively used in the film under consideration?
Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

Using specific examples from your chosen film, construct a discussion post of at least 200 words in which you

  • Describe each of the three basic categories of sound (dialogue, sound effects, and music).
  • Explain how the different categories of sound are being used in your chosen film.
    • Assess the impact of sound in establishing the theme.
    • How does the use of sound inform the mood of the scene, or the film overall?
    • Can you identify specific sounds in your film that allow you to infer a particular genre?
    • Since each category of sound may produce a range of effects, how might you characterize the effects in your film? For example, realistic and expected sound effects may have a different effect on a viewer than exaggerated or unexpected ones.
  • Assess how the scene or sequence would play differently if you changed or removed a key category of sound.

You must use at least two outside sources, in any combination of embedded video clips, still photos, or scholarly sources. All sources should be documented in APA style as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center. It is suggested that you approach this post by focusing your attention on the same film you will write about in this week’s “Establishing Theme” assignment.

 

 

1. At which stage of the process of film production does editing primarily take place? (Points : 1)       Pre-production

Shooting

Post-production

Distribution

Question 2. 2. Filmmakers can make up for which of the following problems with the use of coverage? (Points : 1)

A poor music score

A weak script

A low budget

A bad performance

 

Question 3. 3. Which of the following transitions involves a fade-in superimposed over a fade-out? (Points : 1)

Wipe

Dissolve

Iris

Cut

 

Question 4. 4. What did filmmakers consider to be the advantage of silent films? (Points : 1)

They allowed for more realism.

They left more to the audience’s imagination.

They had fewer distractions for audiences.

They were less expensive to make.

 

Question 5. 5. Moving back and forth between shots of a woman tied to a railroad tracks and shots of a speeding train elsewhere on the track is an example of what editing technique? (Points : 1)

Parallel editing

Continuity editing

Shot/reverse-shot

Montage

 

Question 6. 6. What is the best definition of a “take”? (Points : 1)

The view a camera takes from a single position or setup

One of several versions of a shot recorded by the camera

One still image lasting 1/24 or 1/30 of a second of screen time

A portion of film taking place in a single location over a specific period

 

Question 7. 7. What is the name for a set of related scenes that follow one another in a film? (Points : 1)

Sequence

Act

Shot

Frame

 

Question 8. 8. Which of the following is the worldwide standard still in use for sound recording in film today? (Points : 1)

Acoustic sound

Optical sound

Electro-mechanical sound

Magnetic sound

 

Question 9. 9. What is the name of the process used to create everyday sound effects in films? (Points : 1)

Dolby

Sony

Foley

Mickey

 

Question 10. 10. What is the job of a film’s editor? (Points : 1)

Putting his or her vision into words

Choosing and arranging what will actually be in the scene

Composing various images in the camera

Choosing shots, their order, and their duration on screen

 

Establishing Theme

Select a movie from AFI’s 10 Top 10 lists and explain how three cinematic techniques and/or design elements have helped establish a major theme in that film. Note: While you are allowed to choose a film that does not come from the AFI lists, you are strongly encouraged to email your professor to receive approval before doing so.

In 800 to 1200 words

  • Describe a major theme of the movie you have selected using evidence from the movie itself as well as course resources and other scholarly sources to support your position.
  • Identify at least three techniques (cinematography, lighting, acting style, or direction) and/or design elements (set design, costuming, or hair and makeup), and explain how these techniques and/or design elements contribute to the establishment of the theme. Reference particular scenes or sequences in your explanations.
  • State your opinion regarding the mise en scène, including
  • How the elements work together.
  • How congruent the design elements are with the theme of the movie.
  • Whether or not other techniques would be as effective (Explain your reasoning).

Note: Remember that a theme is an overarching idea that recurs throughout the plot of a film. It is the distilled essence of what the film is about, the main design which the specific scenes and actions lead a viewer to understand.

Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that focuses on how the elements of your chosen feature-length film both establish and maintain one of its major themes.

The paper must be 800 to 1200 words in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

You must use at least two scholarly sources other than the textbook to support your claims. Refer to the ENG225 Research Guide in the Ashford University Library for guidance and to locate your sources. Cite your sources (including the feature-length film) within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.

Please note that if you opt to write about the same film in your Final Film Critique, applicable pieces of this assignment can be used to write that assignment. Please also note that you should reflect on and revise this assignment based on the instructor’s feedback before you incorporate it into the Final Film Critique.

 

In this class, you have three tutoring services available: Paper Review, Live Chat, and Tutor E-mail. Click on the Ashford Writing Center (AWC) tab in the left-navigation menu to learn more about these tutoring options and how to get help with your writing.

Differentiate between negotiable and nonnegotiable instruments and how each could be used in the sale of goods.

Types of Instruments
Please respond to the following:
–Differentiate between negotiable and nonnegotiable instruments and how each could be used in the sale of goods.
–A woman changes her name due to marriage and then attempts to sign legal documents that predated her marriage. Analyze the effects of this potentially improper endorsement on legal documents. Discuss any implications of violation when applied to a business transaction. [1-2 references -250 words]

Stale Dated Check
Please respond to the following:
–XYZ Corporation paid Mary Smith her usual payroll check, and Mary neglected to cash it. Two years later, Mary found the check and presented it for payment. Meanwhile, XYZ Corporation had gone bankrupt, but the teller paid the check without this knowledge. Assess any remedies the bank might pursue when this situation is discovered. [1-2 references -250 words]

Refinancing Possibility
Please respond to the following:
–The current economic downturn has created quite a bit of publicity about the number of bankruptcies and foreclosures in the U.S. Consider an instance in which the mortgage holder is willing to work with the debtor to refinance the property so that all interests are protected. Devise the best possible refinancing solution in the event of a mortgage of $100,000, property value of $80,000, and the ability of the debtor to pay back $60,000 over time. [1-2 references -250 words]

Evaluate the use of MAC, DAC, and RBAC methods in the organization and recommend the best method for the organization. Provide a rationale for your response.

Imagine you are an Information Systems Security Specialist for a medium-sized federal government contractor. The Chief Security Officer (CSO) is worried that the organization’s current methods of access control are no longer sufficient. In order to evaluate the different methods of access control, the CSO requested that you research: mandatory access control (MAC), discretionary access control (DAC), and role-based access control (RBAC). Then, prepare a report addressing positive and negative aspects of each access control method. This information will be presented to the Board of Directors at their next meeting. Further, the CSO would like your help in determining the best access control method for the organization.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

  1. Explain in your own words the elements of the following methods of access control:
    1. Mandatory access control (MAC)
    2. Discretionary access control (DAC)
    3. Role-based access control (RBAC)
  2. Compare and contrast the positive and negative aspects of employing a MAC, DAC, and RBAC.
  3. Suggest methods to mitigate the negative aspects for MAC, DAC, and RBAC.
  4. Evaluate the use of MAC, DAC, and RBAC methods in the organization and recommend the best method for the organization. Provide a rationale for your response.
  5. Speculate on the foreseen challenge(s) when the organization applies the method you chose.  Suggest a strategy to address such challenge(s).
  6. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality 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; 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 assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Analyze information security systems compliance requirements within the User Domain.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in security strategy and policy formation.
  • Write clearly and concisely about topics related to information technology audit and control using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions

Explaining what the drop-down list contains.

The previous teacher did not do his part from agreement

my time zone is GMT+3

 

This individual project: integrating the design principles and technical skills presented in the course into a fully designed website.

You will design an original 3- to 4-pages, your website project will include the following:

  • at least 3 webpages (all with content)
  • at least 2 graphics or images
  • at least 1 list
  • at least 1 table
  • at least 1 form
  • Hyperlinks to each webpage from all other webpages created for the website
  • at least 1 webpage that uses CSS

 

The topic for your website project must come from one of the following categories:

Ø  Storefront/E-commerce site

Ø  News site

Ø  Educational site

Ø  Service/product related site

 

Other requirements:

ü  Make sure that the website is fictitious in nature (i.e., not for a real business, service, or event).

ü  Do not create a website for an existing company or suggest redesigning or upgrading an existing website.

ü  Make sure your root page includes working hyperlinks for your navigation to all other pages in the site (all other pages in site should exist and be in the same folder as your root page).

Form:

  • The form can be a survey, feedback, or contact form.
  • Create a form in a separate page of your website (it should be one of the three pages in your site and linked from all other pages, including the home page). The form can be a contact form, an order form, a guest registration, or a similar form.
  • Include the following content in the form:

 

o   At least 2 textboxes. Each textbox must have a text label preceding it explaining what should be entered into each textbox.

o   1 drop-down list. The drop-down list should have a text label preceding it explaining what the drop-down list contains. The drop-down list should contain at least 5 options. The first option should be blank and selected by default when the page loads.

o   1 option (radio button) “group”. Text for each radio button should be to the right of the button. Radio button group must contain at least 3 choices. First radio button in the group should be selected by default.

o   1 command (submit) button. When clicked, the button will send an email to you (at your SEU email address) provided with the <form> tag using the mailto: action.

o   1 clear (reset) button that should clear the entries

Table:

Include an additional table in one of your pages. The table must:

v  be at least 4×4 (not including the column or row headers).

v  include a visible border.

 

Check to make sure your site has the following:

Ø  complete description of your site (its purpose and audience targeted) on your home page

Ø  information pertinent to your site on each subpage, and all images properly cited directly below the image

Ø  Use a table to align your hyperlinks either horizontally along the top of the page or vertically along the left portion of the page (not both). Make sure all three (3) pages in the site have this same navigational structure.

Ø  Include a logo or banner on each page in the site.

Ø  Include a unique title on each page in the site.

Ø  Include at least one header (<h1> … </h1>, <h2> … </h2>, etc.) on each page in the site. It should be different from all other headers in the other pages in the site.

Ø  Make sure that all pages of your site exist with some text (including a consistent navigational structure throughout). Points will be deducted if you do not have at least 3 existing pages with pertinent information on each page of your site for this assignment.

Ø  Collect all files under the ECOM401P folder (which includes all HTML, CSS and images files needed for the site) and zip that folder into a zip file for submission.

 

 

References:

 

The project is based  on  in this  book  it is available online.

 

Please consider that when  you are doing this project with coner all requirements :

 

  • Robbins, J. (2012). Learning web design: A beginner’s guide to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web graphics (4th ed.). Sebastopol, CA: O’Reilly Media. ISBN: 978-1-449-31927-4 (print); 1449319270 (e-text).

Establish a basic strategic and competitive approach.

Read attached file and use the information below as a guide to craft a strategy.

 

Please find below some bullet points in regarding finance, cash flows, and corporate citizenship. This should help us in these areas when writing the first business brief… Thanks,

 

Craft a strategy for your GLO-BUS company. Write a 1½- to 2-page business brief that include the following. Your business brief should be directed to your director or the executive staff of your company.

  1. Conduct an assessment of the current situation.
  2. Develop a set of business goals and objectives.
  3. Establish a basic strategic and competitive approach.

Company Name – Everclear Cameras

Product line – Everclear manufactures professional High Feature camera for professional use

 

Business Objectives

-Market Share is a significant contributor to Everclear’s overall business strategy of increasing profits and shareholder equity.

-Everclear wants to increase market share in our North American and European markets.

-Increase profits 2-3% per year (this can be accomplished through market share increases, competitive pricing, quality, and significant manufacturing cost improvements)

 

Competitive Strategy

-Success is measured through increased profits, image, corporate responsibility, and stockholder equity (share price and annual dividend increases)

-Continue strategic incentives to attract customers through products that exceed their expectations

-Everclears competitive advantage is shown through its financials. Elements of the company that achieve these goals include, managing the business, marketing,  finance, sales, production, and R & D.

-Opportunities to expand in the four markets.

 

Corporate Citizenship

-Continue positive, corporate initiatives for employees

-To ensure to maintain a safe, productive work environment for employees

 

Explain why heat only flows spontaneously from a hot to cold object.

Chapters 3 and 4 of the text discuss energy, heat, and energy conversion! For the Week2 Assignment: Address each of the questions below. In your document include the question number and question statement immediately before your response. Each question response should be a paragraph (50 word minimum/response) to fully address the topics. Be sure to use in-text citations and a reference list on assignments.

What is the difference between energy and power? What is a unit of power? How does speed relate to power?

What is entropy? Give an example of a situation entropy increases. Also, discuss changes in energy from potential to kinetic; from kinetic to potential.

Let’s say you’re consuming 2000 calories per day, which is maintaining your current weight. However, you want to lose some weight. (It takes 3500 calories to = 1 pound of fat.) You decide to eat 1 less large fry or 1 less dessert each day, saving 500 calories/day.

a. At this level, how long would it take to lose 10 pounds?

b. Now, let’s look at the same situation but you add a 20 minute walk each day (which burns 90 calories/day). How long would it take to lose 10 pounds?

What makes a good conductor of heat? What makes a good insulator? Explain why heat only flows spontaneously from a hot to cold object.

Identify the top three (3) activities that you believe could impact the project completion date.

This assignment consists of two (2) parts: a project schedule, and a written response. You must submit both parts as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the part of the assignment it is written for.

Part A: Project Schedule
(Submit as one [1] Microsoft Project file)

1.In Assignment 2, you developed a project plan. Now, using the information from your project proposal, create a multi-level work breakdown structure (WBS) and detailed project schedule.
Your project must include the following criteria:
◦The project must consist of at least twenty-five (25) tasks.
◦Each task must contain a start date, a finish date, and have main staffing and non-staffing resources assigned.
◦Assume that your work activities are completed during normal weekdays (no weekend work) under normal conditions (8 hours per day).
◦In terms of holidays, you can assume no work will be done the following days: New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Good Monday, Friday before Memorial Day, Memorial Day, the business day before Independence Day, Independence Day, the Friday before Labor Day, Labor Day, the day before Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving), the business day before Christmas, Christmas Day, the business day after Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.
Part B: Written Response
(Submit as a Microsoft Word file)

Write a one to two (1-2) page response in which you:

1.Analyze your project in terms of project completion, critical path, and slack / float. Specifically, be sure to answer the following:
◦When will the project be completed?
◦What is the critical path for the project?
◦How much slack / float is in your project? What activities have the greatest slack / float?
2.Summarize the recommendations or improvements you would make to your project schedule. Specifically, be sure to answer the following:
◦Identify the top three (3) activities that you believe could impact the project completion date.
◦What additional activities would you add to this

Describe the company based on the information uncovered in your research about the company.

This assessment requires you to undertake research, and convey your findings relating the academic terms and concepts to Luxottica. To achieve this, you will need to first understand the academic material, and then how these concepts apply or describe the company based on the information uncovered in your research about the company.
The important aspects here are quality of your research, quality of your written assignment, and quality of how you relate the academic concepts covered in class to the information you uncover describing the company.
Overall, the focus of this assignment is for you to analyse the external environment of your Luxottica and describe these in an informative report based the Guidelines below and the attached for the recommended word length.
You must use terms found within the study of management and you are encouraged to look up various textbooks and journals to further explore these terms and to gain additional knowledge on management in order to develop your knowledge and the quality of the assessment.

Requirement:
1. You are required to consult and correctly reference a MINIMUM of 10 different sources of information *must have annual report 2014 & you might want to refer a few links below*
http://www.luxottica.com/sites/luxottica.com/files/annual_report_2014.pdf
http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/epaper/2014-06/23/content_17609263.htm
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Are-authentic-Ray-Bans-really-being-made-in-China-/10000000020632354/g.html
http://www.unive.it/media/allegato/DIP/Economia/vario/523_CISE_Lux_Report_CaRoscari2012.pdf

*Please avoid using references from Wiki,wordpress,essay.com,docstock,blog*

2. You must use the APA Referencing system to acknowledge your sources of information (both in-text, and as a reference list at the end).

Guidelines:

1.0 Introduction (Refer to my draft)
2.0 Company Background
– to include financial statistic/statement : profit,revenue,ratio etc.
– sub companies/business unit/brands/market
– competitors
3.0 Country Background (The People’s Republic of China)
4.0 Swot Analysis
– 4.1 Swot Analysis of Luxottica (Strength,weaknesses,opportunities & threats in table format)
* pick one point for each factor and further explain.
5.0 PESTAL Analysis
– 5.1 Definition of PESTAL Analysis (describe all factors & how Luxottica is affected by it)
– 5.2 Importance of conducting PESTAL Analysis
– 5.3 PESTAL Analysis of People’s Republic of China
(Political,social,technological,environmental & legal in table format)
* pick one point for each factor and further explain
6.0 Porter’s Five Forces
-6.1 Definition of Porter’s Five Forces
-6.2 Importance of conducting a Porter’s Five Forces
-6.3 Porter’s Five Forces of Luxottica in People’s Republic of China (high/low for Threat of New Entrants,bargaining power of suppliers,bargaining power of buyers,threat of substitute products & competitive Rivalry)
7.0 Recommendation (List a min of 4 strategic recommendations you believe the company could enact to avoid problems you have uncovered from the Porter’s or PESTAL analysis)
8.0 Conclusion (Provide a general conclusion of the current state of the company and its operating environment)

Take note:

1. Kindly continue from my introduction draft and you might want to amend if needed & to redo my company background.
2. Please keep the number of words short for SWOT as the no. of words is not counted in the report and it’s just for a bonus points.