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Identify and describe the first product Terra-cycle marketed and explain its sustainable features.

Learn about how a Princeton graduate, using sustainable thinking, created a company focused on reducing waste of earth’s resources by using materials normally trashed to make new products. Watch the following 5 videos on terracycle and take notes as you do so. If clicking on the URL does not work for you, you may need to copy the URL and paste it into your browser in order to view the video. When you are finished viewing the videos visit the website http://www.terracycle.net for more information and then answer the questions below.

1) What is garbage? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjjGQRTTp-4&NR=1

2) TerraCycle products and upcycling. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmh-MRLc2zo

3) TerraCycle worm poop. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWdINEjAXBQ

4) What is TerraCycle? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEND9KG67PM

5) TerraCycle – Get started. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prTnuCMpNy4

In the submission box answer each of the following questions. Write the question number ONLY followed by your answer. Give thoughtful responses in complete sentences, with correct grammar and spelling. One word answers and short phrases will cause you to lose points. Always write as if you are writing to someone who knows nothing of the subject. Also please attach a dummy, blank file because D2L requires that you attach a file.
1. Is there any “waste” in nature? Discuss in detail what happens to “garbage/waste” in nature.
2. Explain with appropriate examples why upcycling is better than recycling?
3. Discuss how Terracycle addresses the social, economic, and environmental aspects of sustainability?
4. Identify and describe the first product Terracycle marketed and explain its sustainable features.
5. Name and describe three additional examples of products Terracycle creates from “trash”.

Discuss critical thinking skills as well as the ability to synthesize multiple elements of information regarding the study of abnormal psychology.

In the final assignment of the course, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your critical thinking skills as well as the ability to synthesize multiple elements of information regarding the study of abnormal psychology. Imagine you are a psychologist and a client has come to you with questions about his or her diagnosis. Research this specific diagnosis and write a paper that describes differential diagnosis (how to differentiate this diagnosis from other similar diagnoses), and the present state of research regarding this disorder. Comment on genetic or biological aspects, etiology, course, treatment, prevalence, sociocultural factors, et cetera.

For this assignment, you should rely on the text, the courseroom discussions, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), appropriate Web sites (such as NIMH, SAMHSA, et cetera), and the current research literature including at least one review article (an article that summarizes the recent research). Please review Summarizing the Research on a Particular Disorder Scoring Guide prior to submission so that you address all required grading criteria.

For this assignment, you are expected to meet the following requirements:

Title page: Include your name, course, date, and instructor.
Abstract: An abstract is required for the assignment.
Reference: A minimum of ten sources are required. One of these may be the DSM-5. Three of these may be reputable Internet resources (Visit iGuide for resources or ask a Librarian for assistance on finding appropriate Web-based materials). The rest should be articles from peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA sixth edition style and formatting.
Length of paper: 10–15 typed, double-spaced pages, not including title page, abstract, and references.
Font and font size: Arial, 11 point.

Explain and illustrate when a firm receives a surplus over its total wage bill under prefect competition.

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i just upload the important paper instruction about this essay .it have 4 question should be answer

8 references(2 for each, ) thx!
question, excluding graphs, tables and reference list)
It is a progressive assignment based on topics studied in weeks 5-8 covering chapters 6 to 10.
Please attempt each question on a weekly basis which will prevent you from asking for extensions.
Objectives
This assessment item relates to course learning outcomes 4 – 8 as listed in the course profile.
Question 1:
Refer to Chapter 6
(a) Explain with reasons as to why additional advertising (non-price competition) will lead to a smaller and smaller increase in sales of that product. (2 marks)
(b) In the table below an oligopolist firm faces two demand schedules. The current price is given as $185.
Competitors price fixed: Quantity Demanded
Price ($)
Competitors follow: Quantity Demanded
Total Revenue
Marginal Revenue

(i) What would the demand curve be under the kinked demand curve hypothesis? Illustrate and explain. (1 mark)
(ii) Plot the marginal revenue curve corresponding to the kinked demand curve and explain. (2 marks)
(iii) Given that Marginal Cost is $150 at every level of output. Copy the above table and
calculate TR and MR. Determine the profit- maximising level of output and plot on the graph. (2 marks) Total = 7 marks
Question 2:
Refer to Chapters 7 & 8
(a) Assume that a firm discharges waste into a river. As a result, the marginal social costs (MSC) are greater than the firm’s marginal (private) costs (MC). The table below shows how MC, MSC, AR and MR vary with output. Assume that the marginal private benefit (MB) is given by the price (AR). Assume also that there are no externalities on the consumption side, and that therefore MSB = MB. Study the table and answer the following questions.
Output

36
30
27
24
19
14
(i) How much will the firm produce if it seeks to maximise profits? (1 mark)
(ii) What is the socially efficient level of output? (1 mark)
(iii) How much is the marginal external cost at this level of output? (1 mark)
(iv) What size of tax would be necessary for the firm to reduce its output to the socially efficient level? (1 mark)
(v) Why is the tax less than the marginal externality? (1 mark)
(b) Explain and illustrate why the demand for labour curve is downwards sloping? (1mark)
(c) Explain and illustrate when a firm receives a surplus over its total wage bill under prefect competition? (1 mark)
Total = 7 marks
Question 3:
Refer to Chapter 9
(a) Explain in terms of the Australian circular flow of income if the following are net injections, net withdrawals or neither? If there is uncertainty, explain your assumptions.
(i) The government purchases US military aircraft. (1 mark)
(ii) The government runs a budget deficit (spends more than it receives in tax revenues) and finances it by borrowing from the general public. (1 mark)
(iii) The government runs a budget deficit and finances it by printing more money. (1 mark)
(b) Give examples and discuss the costs of (i) inflation and (ii) unemployment on the individual, firm, government and the economy as a whole. (2 marks each = 4 marks)
Total = 7 marks
Question 4:
Refer to Chapter 10
(a) Illustrate and explain what effect will the following have on the expenditure line:
(i) An increase in the proportion of people’s income that is saved. (1.5 marks)
(ii) A fall in exports. (1.5 marks)
(b) Using the withdrawals/injections and the income/expenditure approach, show graphically and explain the effects on GDP, consumption and unemployment of a substantial rise in:
(i) Exports (2 marks)
(ii) Government expenditure. (2 marks)
Total = 7 marks
Please Note: “This criteria sheet below will be included with your assessment when marked and returned to you on moodle.”
ECON 11026: Assignment-2 Marking Sheet
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ECON11026 : A-2
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Q1
a
2
b (i)
1
b (ii)
2
b (iii)
2
Q2
a (i)
1
a (ii)
1
a (iii)
1
a (iv)
1
a (iv)
1
b
1
c
1
Q3
a (i)
1
a (ii)
1
a (iii)
1
b (i)
2
b (ii)
2
Q4
a (i)
1.5
a (ii)
1.5
b (i)
2
B (ii)
2
Referencing
1
Presentation
1
Total marks
Total marks out of 30
30
Additional Markers Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Markers Name: __________________________ Date: _________________________
Assessment criteria for Written Assessment Item 2
Use the DADA acronym when structuring your answers to all questions in economics. (Definitions: define the key terms; Assumptions: list or make assumptions as required; Diagrams: draw relevant graphs/tables and explain; and original Analysis: apply the theory to real life economic examples and explain).
(i) You must read the chapters each week and work on the assignment questions progressively each week—which will prevent you from asking for extensions. So please follow a weekly study schedule.
(ii) Plagiarism is a real concern, therefore, please remember to reference in-text and also provide a reference list. Do not give your assignment to anyone or copy from other students.
(iii) Concepts and key terms must be defined accurately and completely.
(iv) The assumptions upon which the analysis is based must be stated at the outset.
(v) Diagrams must be drawn properly, correctly labelled and the relations they depict explained on the diagram and in the accompanying text of your answer.
(vi) Answers must be complete, addressing the specific tasks nominated in the questions.
(vii) Sources must be acknowledged in-text and a list of references provided using the Harvard Referencing Style.
(viii)Where a question has more than one part, so too should the answer. Ensure complete coverage in the analysis section of your answer.
(ix) Students should reference more than two (2) to three (3) textbooks to answer these theory based questions as a minimum.
(x) Remember an extension is not a gift, it is a burden.
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Discuss public management.

Managing the Public Sector:Read chapter 6. And lecture notes Read Case Study 6.1. Answer Questions 1, 2, and 3 at the end of Case Study 6.1. on page 289 in text book. Each question should be answered in an essay format of approximately 250-500 words. Ensure your paper answers the questions and uses concepts studied in the module and from the reading. Support your answers with personal experiences, current events, and references to the reading.
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Managing the Public Sector:Read chapter 6. And lecture notes
Read Case Study 6.1. Answer Questions 1, 2, and 3 at the end of Case Study 6.1. on page 289 in text book.
Each question should be answered in an essay format of approximately 250-500 words. Ensure your paper answers the questions and uses concepts studied in the module and from the reading. Support your answers with personal experiences, current events, and references to the reading.

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Explain an essay about it,and follow the rubric that i will upload and write the Essay .

read the articular that i will upload and watch the video on the you tube and write the essay about it,and follow the rubric that i will upload and write the Essay .This is the video on the youtube the RSA Animate – The Truth About Dishonesty r
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User: thersaorg – Added: 9/14/12

The effect of intercultural sensitivity on cross-cultural service encounters in selected markets:

Haughton, C… (2008). The edge of reason. Director, 61(7), 70., discusses three models for social enterprises. One such model suggests the creation of a for profit business to drive social initiatives. In 500 words, evaluate the ethics of such a model.

PLEASE USE REFERENCE ABOVE (Haughton, C… (2008)), TEXTBOOK BELOW, AND ONE OTHER BELOW REFERENCES FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT OR ONE REFERENCE OF YOUR CHOICE… THANKS…

Required Textbook: Brooks, A. (2009). Social entrepreneurship. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education.

Required Readings on eReserve:
– Alvord, S. H., Brown L. D., Letts, C. W… (2004). Social entrepreneurship and societal transformation: An exploratory study. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 40(3), 260-282.

– Auerswald, P… (2009, April). Creating social value. Stanford Social Innovation Review, 7(2), 51-55.

– Fayolle, A., Basso, O., & Legrain, T. (2008). Corporate culture and values: Genesis and sources of L’Oréal’s entrepreneurial orientation. Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, 21(2), 215-229,251.

– Mamdouh Farid. (2007). Entrepreneurship in Egypt and the US compared: Directions for further research suggested. The Journal of Management Development, 26(5), 428-440.

Course Syllabus Page 2 of 6

– Haughton, C… (2008). The edge of reason. Director, 61(7), 70.

– Mitra, C., & Borza, A.. (2010). The role of corporate social responsibility in social entrepreneurship.. Management & Marketing, 5(3), 63-76.

– Murphy, P., & Coombes, S.. (2009). A model of social entrepreneurial discovery. Journal of Business Ethics, 87(3), 325-336.

– Philis, J., Deiglmeier, K., & Miller, D. (2008). Rediscovering social innovation. Stanford Social Innovation Review, 6(4), 43-44.

– Roper,J. & Cheney, C. (2005). Leadership, learning and human resource management: The meanings of social entrepreneurship today. Corporate Governance, 5(3), 95-104.

– Sizoo, S. (2007). The effect of intercultural sensitivity on cross-cultural service encounters in selected markets: Hawaii, London, and Florida. Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship, 12(1), 47-66.

– Strautmanis, J. (2008). Employees’ values orientation in the context of corporate social responsibility. Baltic Journal of Management, 3(3), 346-358.

– Verhezen, P., & Morse, P.. (2009). Consensus on global governance principles? Journal of International Business Ethics, 2(1), 84-101,120.

– Waddock, S. A., & Post, J. E.. (1991). Social entrepreneurs and catalytic change. Public Administration Review, 51(5), 393.

Explain management systems such as the Enterprise content management system.

Please reply to every post with your opinion of their articles in 150 words for each summarize. The response must add to the scholarly dialogue presenting the reasons for your opinion and supporting documentation cited, they are two different essay answers, so please include references separately. Post 1: Knowledge management is a concept that can be traced in the 1990’s from consulting firms that attributed their success to sharing information between their dispersed knowledge centers. Knowledge management replaced concepts such as Total quality management which did not achieve the desired outcomes. Knowledge management has several definitions key among them is the definition by Gartner group. Generally: KM is facet that promotes the identification, capturing, retrieval and sharing of databases, expertise and workers experience in an organization (Koenig, 2012). KM from an organizational point of view encompasses sharing vital information between employees using portals and management systems such as the Enterprise content management system. Knowledge management focuses on two types of knowledge: Tacit and explicit (Dalkir). Tacit knowledge refers to the intangible knowledge that is with the people and can be captured through meeting with office employees, stakeholders and experts; explicit knowledge refers to tangible information that can be retrieved from meeting records, memos and reports in print form. KM is not a stand-alone process; it involves leveraging on Information technology to come up with an information sharing system, having a supportive human resource department and corporate culture. Organizations also need to arrange information and structure their content to support easy retrieval (Koenig, 2012). In the modern century, knowledge workers are on demand since they provide an organization with the necessary expertise. Therefore, organizations have taken the initiative of identifying appropriate knowledge workers by utilizing Knowledge management techniques. For instance, use of Expertise location which is part of KM, enables organizations locate experts by using systems such as employee resume data bank, online expertise fill out forms and commercial packages that match employees with the employers expertise requirements (Dubrin, 2012). Other organizations utilize Lesson learned databases which attempt to change tacit knowledge to explicit. Moreover, community of practice techniques aid firms employees to share knowledge and come up with best practices (Koenig, 2012). Today, organizations use Knowledge management to gain external information thus achieving a competitive advantage over other firms (Uriarte, 2008). Post 2: Everyone has dealt with knowledge Management one point in his or her life. Nevertheless, what is Knowledge Management? Knowledge Management is defined, as the process of capturing, distributing, and effectively using knowledge (Koenig, 2012). The definition later grows to a discipline that promotes an integrated approach to identifying, capturing, evaluating, retrieving, and sharing all of an enterprise’s information assets. These assets may include databases, documents, policies, procedures, previously un-captured expertise, and experience in individual workers (Koenig, 2012). The most important objective of Knowledge Management is being able to share knowledge with others ones businesses. Components of Knowledge Management Knowledge Management is made up of lessons learned databases, and expertise location, communities of practice (CoPs) (Koenig, 2012). Lessons learned databases are databases that try to capture and to make knowledge available. It is information that has been operationally found and typically would not have been captured in a fixed medium (Koenig, 2012). These three important fundamentals are what companies are following to this day. Home Depot uses these when dealing with customers, employees, and managers. Lessons Learned Databases Home Depot uses lessons learned databases all the time with their employees. Home Depot’s training curriculum is extremely important when starting a career and being the best at your job. Home Depot’s sales associates have a defined required curriculum. This curriculum must be completed within the first nine months of employment, known as “Before the Apron”, says Leslie Joyce, Ph.D., vice president and chief learning officer of Home Depot (Wickman, 2008). Everything a new associate needs to know about the department is at their fingertips. Home Depot has some information for customers as well on their web site. Expertise Location If knowledge resides in people, then one of the best ways to learn what an expert knows is to talk with that expert. Locating the right expert with the knowledge you need, can be a problem (Koenig, 2012). Finding an expert in a craft was a pain-taking task. Although, finding an expert now, is the easiest thing to do with the Redbeacon by Home Depot. Foster City, California-based Redbeacon, is targeting “do-it-for-me” homeowner, particularly those in their 20s and 30s that do not have the knowledge of certain tasks (Burritt, 2013). Redbeacon allows customers to find locale experts. It also gives them a price estimator to show what a certain task will coast. This is a great way for home owners to get those “di it yourself’ projects done. Communities of Practice (CoPs) CoPs are groups of individuals with shared interests that come together in person or virtually to tell stories, to share and discuss problems and opportunities, discuss best practices, and talk over lessons learned (Koenig, 2012). Home Depot has a web site for their employees to go to chat to other associates around the world called, “The Warehouse”. The site allows the employee to make a profile showing other associates what store and what department the work in (Home Depot, 2014). This gives associates access to what other associates think. Therefore, they might be able to help each other with problems. Knowledge Management Knowledge Management plays a big part in businesses. Although, at times it may not seem as though knowledge management plays a part. Not knowing, can be a bad thing when it comes to a business. Fortune 500 companies lose roughly 31.5 billion a year by failing to share knowledge. This is a rather disturbing figure in this global economy filled with turbulence and change (Quast, 2012). It is best to know as much as one can, about the business aspect of things, to succeed in the end.
Comments from Support Team:

Please reply to every post with your opinion of their articles in 150 words for each summarize. The response must add to the scholarly dialogue presenting the reasons for your opinion and supporting documentation cited, they are two different essay answers, so please include references separately.
Post 1: Knowledge management is a concept that can be traced in the 1990’s from consulting firms that attributed their success to sharing information between their dispersed knowledge centers. Knowledge management replaced concepts such as Total quality management which did not achieve the desired outcomes. Knowledge management has several definitions key among them is the definition by Gartner group. Generally: KM is facet that promotes the identification, capturing, retrieval and sharing of databases, expertise and workers experience in an organization (Koenig, 2012).

KM from an organizational point of view encompasses sharing vital information between employees using portals and management systems such as the Enterprise content management system. Knowledge management focuses on two types of knowledge: Tacit and explicit (Dalkir). Tacit knowledge refers to the intangible knowledge that is with the people and can be captured through meeting with office employees, stakeholders and experts; explicit knowledge refers to tangible information that can be retrieved from meeting records, memos and reports in print form. KM is not a stand-alone process; it involves leveraging on Information technology to come up with an information sharing system, having a supportive human resource department and corporate culture. Organizations also need to arrange information and structure their content to support easy retrieval (Koenig, 2012).

In the modern century, knowledge workers are on demand since they provide an organization with the necessary expertise. Therefore, organizations have taken the initiative of identifying appropriate knowledge workers by utilizing Knowledge management techniques. For instance, use of Expertise location which is part of KM, enables organizations locate experts by using systems such as employee resume data bank, online expertise fill out forms and commercial packages that match employees with the employers expertise requirements (Dubrin, 2012). Other organizations utilize Lesson learned databases which attempt to change tacit knowledge to explicit. Moreover, community of practice techniques aid firms employees to share knowledge and come up with best practices (Koenig, 2012). Today, organizations use Knowledge management to gain external information thus achieving a competitive advantage over other firms (Uriarte, 2008).
Post 2:
Everyone has dealt with knowledge Management one point in his or her life. Nevertheless, what is Knowledge Management? Knowledge Management is defined, as the process of capturing, distributing, and effectively using knowledge (Koenig, 2012). The definition later grows to a discipline that promotes an integrated approach to identifying, capturing, evaluating, retrieving, and sharing all of an enterprise’s information assets. These assets may include databases, documents, policies, procedures, previously un-captured expertise, and experience in individual workers (Koenig, 2012). The most important objective of Knowledge Management is being able to share knowledge with others ones businesses.

Components of Knowledge Management

Knowledge Management is made up of lessons learned databases, and expertise location, communities of practice (CoPs) (Koenig, 2012). Lessons learned databases are databases that try to capture and to make knowledge available. It is information that has been operationally found and typically would not have been captured in a fixed medium (Koenig, 2012). These three important fundamentals are what companies are following to this day. Home Depot uses these when dealing with customers, employees, and managers.

Lessons Learned Databases

Home Depot uses lessons learned databases all the time with their employees. Home Depot’s training curriculum is extremely important when starting a career and being the best at your job. Home Depot’s sales associates have a defined required curriculum. This curriculum must be completed within the first nine months of employment, known as “Before the Apron”, says Leslie Joyce, Ph.D., vice president and chief learning officer of Home Depot (Wickman, 2008). Everything a new associate needs to know about the department is at their fingertips. Home Depot has some information for customers as well on their web site.

Expertise Location

If knowledge resides in people, then one of the best ways to learn what an expert knows is to talk with that expert. Locating the right expert with the knowledge you need, can be a problem (Koenig, 2012). Finding an expert in a craft was a pain-taking task. Although, finding an expert now, is the easiest thing to do with the Redbeacon by Home Depot.

Foster City, California-based Redbeacon, is targeting “do-it-for-me” homeowner, particularly those in their 20s and 30s that do not have the knowledge of certain tasks (Burritt, 2013). Redbeacon allows customers to find locale experts. It also gives them a price estimator to show what a certain task will coast. This is a great way for home owners to get those “di it yourself’ projects done.

Communities of Practice (CoPs)

CoPs are groups of individuals with shared interests that come together in person or virtually to tell stories, to share and discuss problems and opportunities, discuss best practices, and talk over lessons learned (Koenig, 2012). Home Depot has a web site for their employees to go to chat to other associates around the world called, “The Warehouse”. The site allows the employee to make a profile showing other associates what store and what department the work in (Home Depot, 2014). This gives associates access to what other associates think. Therefore, they might be able to help each other with problems.

Knowledge Management

Knowledge Management plays a big part in businesses. Although, at times it may not seem as though knowledge management plays a part. Not knowing, can be a bad thing when it comes to a business. Fortune 500 companies lose roughly 31.5 billion a year by failing to share knowledge. This is a rather disturbing figure in this global economy filled with turbulence and change (Quast, 2012). It is best to know as much as one can, about the business aspect of things, to succeed in the end.

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Discuss effect of intercultural sensitivity on cross-cultural service encounters in selected markets: Hawaii, London, and Florida.