Find a recent (not more than 2 months old) newspaper, journal or magazine article on a microeconomic subject. Be sure to link to your article.
Summarize the article in 1-2 paragraphs.
Explain the economic significance of your article: why is the topic interesting and/or important, particularly in terms of the material we are studying in class. This section should be at least 2-3 paragraphs and should reflect your understanding of the course material
Part A
Why is America a republic? A republic is neither efficient nor is it quick to react to crises; how has the American republic managed to survive despite these weaknesses? Why is liberty so difficult and expensive to maintain?
Part B
How has Western culture and Christianity contributed to American government? What contributions to government came from the Age of Enlightenment? How have other cultural influences, such as the Iroquois Indian Confederation, affected the construction of the American government?
Question 1
A. Discuss the differences between integrative and distributive bargaining and the conditions in which either or both are used in the negotiation process.
B. Describe Thompson’s Pyramid Model and its relationship to parties in bargaining situations, and why it is useful to the integrative bargaining process.
C. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Categorization and Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) Methods and which method you would be more likely to use in a negotiating situation and why.
D. Discuss the purpose that Full, Open-Throttle Negotiations (FOTN) serves in bargaining; why recognition of establishing value for the long-term relationship is a positive approach to beginning the negotiations process; and asking circular questions and packaging issues are helpful in the negotiations.
E. Explain why Mary Parker Follet’s example of two sisters cutting an orange in half is a classic model of poor integrative negotiations.
Question # 2
A. Define the terms power and leverage and what is the most essential source of bargaining strategy in any negotiation process.
B. Define French and Raven’s Five Sources of Power (1956) and provide an example of how each is effectively used in a negotiating situation.
C. Discuss why it is useful to convince others of the strength of your BATNA and how shakers and auditors can negotiate effectively.
D. Explain how the lack of ethos can derail negotiations; why humor is considered a value in persuasive negotiations; and facial expressions considered relevant to effective negotiations
Among the most controversial topics in physical science, global warming has received a great deal of attention during the past decade. Given its great impacts on both humans and the environment, lawmakers and scientists must weigh heavily the information that they are presented. Explore this debate in more detail by evaluating both the scientific basis of this phenomenon and the human role in global warming.
1. Compare and contrast natural versus anthropogenic climate changes. Include specific examples of each.
2. Take a position as to whether or not global warming is taking place. Provide three (3) lines of evidence to support your position.
3. Assess two (2) current mitigation strategies for global warming, such as carbon sequestration, carbon taxing, clean coal technology, higher fuel efficiency standards, and so on. Include a discussion on the effectiveness of this mitigation strategy, as well as its potential costs and policy implications.
4. Speculate what policy changes you would propose to help stabilize global climate and which business sectors or nations would be held to more strict standards if you implement your proposed policies.
Define “law.”
○ Identify three law making bodies.
○ Describe the function laws serve in your community.
Discuss the following:
○ Justinian’s Code.
○ The Code of Hammurabi.
○ The Magna Carta.
○ The development of the jury system.
○ Two well known historical trials.
○ Civil law criminal law. What are the differences between them? Give examples
of each.
Describe three laws passed to protect consumers and sellers.
Identify three organizations providing help to consumers and sellers.
Explain the requirements for becoming a lawyer in your state. Describe how judges are selected in your state.
Make a list of 15 jobs dealing with some aspect of law or legal processes. How do those jobs impact the community?
Describe the process of obtaining the services of a lawyer when unable to pay the fees.
Describe the process of obtaining the services of a lawyer when you CAN afford the fees but do not know any in your area.
Discuss the importance in our society of TWO of the following areas of the law:
○ Environmental law
○ Computers and the Internet
○ Copyright and the Internet
○ Space travel and satellites orbiting Earth
○ Patents
○ Biotechnology
○ Privacy law
○ International law
Do a thorough analysis of the topic based on your readings and research. Do not rely on just one source. Do not rely solely on internet sources. You MUST use at least three sources, of which (2) must be hard-copy books and/or magazine articles, to support your analysis. Mention your source (footnote) wherever appropriate. Also you must provide a bibliography.
Suggested Resources:
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Journal of Sport and Social Issues
Medicine and Science in Sports
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
QUEST
Scholastic Coach
SPORT
Sports Illustrated
Newsweek
Time
Books related to athletes are usually found in the GV section
Continuing to build your marketing plan, this assignment focuses on branding, pricing, and distribution of your product and service.
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
1. Create the domestic and global product branding strategy.
2. Determine and detail the optimum pricing strategy.
3. Examine how your pricing strategy supports your branding strategy.
4. Prepare a distribution channel analysis identifying the wholesaler, distributor, and retailer relationships (include any e-Commerce as well).
5. Discuss whether a push or pull strategy will be used, justify your rationale.
6. Discuss how the distribution strategy fits the product / service, target market, and overall marketing strategy for the company
7. Support your marketing plan with at least two (2) reference sources that discuss the nature of the assignment
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Develop branding strategies for existing and new products.
• Develop pricing strategies and distribution channels for products.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in marketing management.
• Write clearly and concisely about marketing management using proper writing mechanics.
Essay Topics (Pick one and then formulate your Essay and Thesis to answer your choice).
As a benchmark, remember that a thesis is not a question. It is really the answer to a question. Therefore, you need to take one of the topics below, and then create a great sentence that answers whatever question you have chosen. That sentence will give the reader a full idea of what your essay will be about, and it will lay out your main points. This is a process you should already be familiar with, but if not, get set up with the Writing Lab/Tutoring Center immediately, or hire a tutor to help. The Thesis and evidentiary organization is incredibly important