current events satistics

Find an example of statistics in the news to discuss the following statement that represents one of the objectives of statistical analysis: Statistics helps us make decisions based upon data analysis. Briefly discuss in two paragraphs the news item/article which meets this objective. Cite your references.

Adult education

analyze the way in which institutions face challenges for adult education with emphasis on mission of the institution, structural barriers and funding.

 

Business analysis and reflection

Task A & B
A. Analysis
With close reference to a small business of your choice, submit a written analysis highlighting the relationship of theory to practice. This might refer to your own working environment, or to one in which you have worked. Your work should address some or all of the following:

• an analysis of the business behaviour of the people concerned and how it meets or doesn’t meet the evidence, theories and frameworks in the Small Business Management literature.
• a comparison with competitors, highlighting any differences.

B. Reflection on Learning

In all cases you are required to return as part of your submission document a) a list of relevant reading which you carried out and b) a short personal commentary (maximum one side of A4) on your learning on this module. This should include a reflection on your contribution in class to the learning of others as well as your experience – what you have learned or didn’t learn about small business management; and how. Further information will be given on the theoretical frameworks underlying this kind of work and which you should draw on.

Please note
• all students must provide sufficiently clear introductory and supporting material to provide a rationale for choice of organisation as well as evidence of your research process.
• Obtaining ethics approval for primary research is essential: please consult your tutor.
• Students who do not provide a statement of personal learning will lose 10% of the module grade.

Incorporating Social Media is Necessary for a Businesses' Integrated Marketing Communications

Common statement of purpose: This discussion will demonstrate that social media is an instrumental piece of a 21st century business�s marketing strategy.

Thesis: Due to the worldwide branding strategies through social media avenues, it is necessary for businesses to invest in a cost-effective strategy for reaching these new audiences.

Counterargument: Customers may �walk away� with the company�s brand by taking control of it and damaging it in a public manner (Worsham).

Introduction

1. Social marketing and Web 2.0 technologies provide the opportunity for businesses

2. large companies and their need for social media advertising and marketing.

3. �Social media is a hybrid element of the promotion mix

4. Loss of control of the branding for a company

5. Key terminology

a. Social media

b. Web 2.0

c. Integrated marketing communications (IMC)

6. Common statement of purpose: This discussion will demonstrate that social media is an instrumental piece of a 21st century business�s marketing strategy.

7. Thesis: Due to the worldwide accessibility of branding strategies through social media avenues, it is necessary for businesses to invest in an innovative and cost-effective strategy for reaching these new audiences.

Body

1. Social media marketing allows for a more inclusive IMC

2. Input managers for IMC to succeed.

3. Social Media Benefits

4. Web 2.0 applications can have great benefits.

5. Counterargument: Customers may �walk away� with the company�s brand by taking control of it and damaging it in a public manner (Worsham).

6. IMC strategy and company�s exposure

Conclusion

1. Social media allows for an entirely new dimension of branding strategies.

2. Success depends on companies willingness