What does the term globalization mean to you? lect any two factors affecting globalization and explain how they contribute to the process of globalization.

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Globalization

Using the following questions below as prompts, write a 2−3 page essay answering the each of the questions:

1. What does the term globalization mean to you?

2. Select any two factors affecting globalization and explain how they contribute to the process of globalization.

3. Describe some features of current trends of globalization and possible responses to these trends.

Remember, that you are required to write just ONE essay discussing responses to the questions above.

How might the digitization of flower auctions affect quality control of the product? Do the benefits of such digitalization outweigh the drawbacks? Why or why not?

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Answer the question

How might the digitization of flower auctions affect quality control of the product? Do the benefits of such digitalization outweigh the drawbacks? Why or why not?

Define the problem presented in the case study and identify the expected outcome or any defined objectives. Explain how the problem was addressed, did you recogize any formal problem solving processes?

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Analyzing the decision problem

  1. Review this week’s readings attached and links:
  1. Read the following case study attached: Using Exploratory Data Analysis to Improve the Fresh Foods Ordering Process in Retail Stores
  2. Create a 4 to 5 page report (approximately 1200 to 1500 words) that addresses the case study and includes the following:
    • Define the problem presented in the case study and identify the expected outcome or any defined objectives.
    • Explain how the problem was addressed, did you recogize any formal problem solving processes?
    • Explain what formal decision making process you think they may have used in this cases study and decribe it.
    • Identify the decisions made and if any alternative decisions were identified. If no alternatives were mentioned in the case study, then brainstorm a few alternative ideas you feel may have been appropriate.
    • Evaluate the final solution, was it effective?
    • Conclude your paper with your biggest take away related to the problem-solving processes. Can the same processes used be used in other situations? Explain.
  3. Include at least (4) in-text citations, (2) of which should be from external sources outside of course material and one of those external sources must be peer-reviewed (an academic, scholarly article). Your external sources might include other textbooks, articles, or peer-reviewed journals to support and validate your ideas. You are strongly encouraged to use the OLLUSA library when appropriate.
  4. APA formatting is required.
  5. Submit your completed assignment for your instructor’s evaluation.

How are the products distributed? Are there large size retailers? If so, what portion of the consumer market do they reach, i.e., are they mostly in major population centers or do they extend beyond the major cities? Are there wholesalers in the country? How well are rural markets serviced? Are traditional retailers used or are there different types of retailers servicing rural areas?

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International business plan

How are the products distributed? Are there large size retailers? If so, what portion of the consumer market do they reach, i.e., are they mostly in major population centers or do they extend beyond the major cities? Are there wholesalers in the country? How well are rural markets serviced? Are traditional retailers used or are there different types of retailers servicing rural areas?

Are economic sanctions an appropriate policy tool for issues other than human rights? For which kinds of issues (political, economic, international security or other) would economic sanctions be an appropriate tool of diplomacy?

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Response Paper #8

Should Economic Sanctions Be Imposed on Governments That Violate Human Rights?

First read the Controversy on pages 532 – 533 of the textbook, “Should Economic Sanctions
Be Imposed on Governments That Violate Human Rights?” Then write 2 – 3 sentences responding to each of the following questions.
1. When are economic sanctions an appropriate tool to try to compel governments to improve their respect for human rights?
2. Are economic sanctions an appropriate policy tool for issues other than human rights? For which kinds of issues (political, economic, international security or other) would economic sanctions be an appropriate tool of diplomacy?

Papers must:
1. Not exceed one page in length (one side, single- or double-spaced)
2. Be typed in a 12-point font
3. Have at least one-inch margins on all sides

Which groups in the United States could be harmed by an undervalued Chinese renminbi? Which groups in the United States might benefit from an undervalued Chinese renminbi?

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Response Paper #7

Should Countries Be Allowed to Manipulate Their Currencies?
First read the Controversy on pages 420 – 421 of the textbook, “Should Countries Be Allowed to Manipulate Their Currencies?” Then write a couple of sentences responding to each of the following questions.
1. Which groups in the United States could be harmed by an undervalued Chinese renminbi?
2. Which groups in the United States might benefit from an undervalued Chinese renminbi?
3. Why might China have determined that supporting the value of the renminbi (rather than keeping it low) was in its economic interest?

Papers must:
1. Not exceed one page in length (one side, single- or double-spaced)
2. Be typed in a 12-point font
3. Have at least one-inch margins on all sides

Offer your best argument in favor of this statement: “No rules should apply to the treatment of suspected terrorists who are captured. All methods should be permissible, including extraordinary rendition and torture.”

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The Extraordinary Rendition of Abu Omar

In one or two paragraphs, respond to the following questions related to the case study, “The Extraordinary Rendition of Abu Omar” (ISD Case 318).
The purpose of the response papers is for you to take positions that you can later share and defend in discussion section. Briefly explain your reasoning (a few sentences).
1. Offer your best argument in favor of this statement: “No rules should apply to the treatment of suspected terrorists who are captured. All methods should be permissible, including extraordinary rendition and torture.”
2. Offer your best argument in favor of this statement: “Captured terrorist suspects should be prosecuted as criminals in the regular courts, under standard due process rules. Methods that are outside of regular due process rules, including extraordinary rendition  and torture, should not be permissible.”

Papers must:
1. Not exceed one page in length (one side, single- or double-spaced)
2. Be typed in a 12-point font
3. Have at least one-inch margins on all sides

Design a trading algo of your choice. Explain in plain words why you believe your algo should be effective. You may do historic data analysis to test/support your strategy. If possible, create an ADL diagram in the TT platform.

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MGT 4067: Trading and Structure

Submission 3

Instructions:
You are allowed and encouraged to discuss the subject matter amongst yourselves. Each group submits only one writeup. Writeup for each group should be their original work. Submissions will be electronic on canvas. You may use excel, word, power-point or combinations of all. There are no limits or constraints on single or double spacing or font sizes or number of pages for your submission. The write up should address the questions in a clear manner in a way that the reader understands your presentation.

1. Consider buying December S&P e-mini futures. The condition is that moving average crossover should signal a buy. Use 10 days for fast moving average and 20 days for slow moving averages. Once bought, create a stoploss exit strategy. Use a profit taking price of 30 ticks above the buying price. The stop loss price should be calculated using the stop loss model we built in class with a probability of 0.55 for an up move of one tick. Submit your ADL diagram.

2. Consider selling December S&P e-mini futures. The condition is that the Bollinger bands (2 standard deviation) should signal a sell and that the RSI should signal a sell (overbought RSI above 80). Once sold create a buy back exit strategy. The buy back should be triggered when the stock price is in the middle of the Bollinger band. Then create a loop so that this algo is repeated indefinitely. Submit your ADL diagram.

3. Design a trading algo of your choice. Explain in plain words why you believe your algo should be effective. You may do historic data analysis to test/support your strategy. If possible, create an ADL diagram in the TT platform.

4. A pension fund has the following liability schedule: Also the following bonds are available: Assume that the excess funds can be invested in a vehicle earning 2% every year. Find the least cost portfolio of bonds to purchase today to meet the obligations of the company over the next 4 years.
5. You have $1,000 to invest. The following four investment vehicles are available.
Investment 1: Every dollar invested now yields $0.20 a year
from now, and $1.20 three years from now.
Investment 2: Every dollar invested now yields $0.20 a year
from now and $0.90 two years from now.
Investment 3: Every dollar invested one year from now yields
$1.10 three years from now.
Investment 4: Every dollar invested two years from now
yields $1.10 three years from now.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
12000 20000 15000 20000
Price 102 99 101 98 98
Coupon(Annual) 3 3 4.5 3 4.5
Maturity (yrs) 1 2 2 3 4

During each year leftover cash yields 5% annually. The most in each investment should be $400 How should you invest to maximize the cash three years from now? (See pension funds video).

6. The following is a matrix of foreign exchange rates:

EUR GBP CHF USD AUD CAD HKD INR JPY
EUR 0.8725 1.1379 1.145 1.5745 1.5052 8.9846 81.2662 124.5984
GBP 1.3041 1.3122 1.8044 1.725 10.2969 93.1355 142.7965
CHF 1.0063 1.3837 1.3228 7.896 71.4194 109.5011
USD 1.3751 1.3146 7.8469 70.975 108.8198
AUD 0.956 5.7064 51.615 79.1367
CAD 5.9691 53.9906 82.7791
HKD 9.045 13.868
INR 1.5332
JPY

So for example, 1 Euro = 1.145 USD. And hence 1 USD = 1/1.145 EUR. Use network theory and determine if there is arbitrage opportunity in the currency market.

Discuss the role of various international regions/groups on international marketing.

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International Trade Question

Discuss the role of various international regions/groups on international marketing. (350 minimum double space, 1 reference in APA style, 1 in text citation/concepts.)

In what ways should the issues of special populations be considered when creating policies to facilitate inmate readjustment to society upon release?

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

AT LEAST 15O WORDS EACH

DISCUSSION 1:

Why is cultural diversity important in corrections employment and retention practices?

DISCUSSION 2:

In what ways should the issues of special populations be considered when creating policies to facilitate inmate readjustment to society upon release?

DISCUSSION 3:

Locate an article or video–using the University Library or CJSearch–on inconsistency and discrimination issues related to capital punishment.

Summarize the article or video and provide a link to it for your collaborative group.