Marketing Plan: Choose a “new” product or service in an existing product/service category for your business.

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Individual Project: 30% – Designing a Marketing Plan
Designing a Marketing Plan
The objective of this project is to provide you with experience in applying the concepts and methods of
marketing to a real-world marketing opportunity in a small / medium business. The project is done
individually. A comprehensive marketing plan for a new product or service of the individual choice will be
selected. It will involve the following:
Choose a “new” product or service in an existing product/service category for your business.
You are required to do the following to complete the project:
o Create a marketing plan following the outline provided at the beginning of the class. Description of the
existing situation including target market (highlighting key customer learnings), company objectives and
existing competitors in the marketplace.
o Identify the customers for the specific product or service and describe these consumers in relevant
ways (demographics, lifestyles, knowledge of product, etc.). Explain why the new product/service would
be appropriate for your target market. This step will involve market research (one-on-one interviewing of
potential users of the product or service as well as a follow-up survey of a larger sample of potential
users). Evidence of market research is critical for this project. There will be a 20 percent deduction of
your final grade.
o Outline a marketing strategy for the new product/service. This discussion should include a description
of the product/service and its benefits, pricing and positioning strategy, advertising and promotional plans,
as well as a consideration of distribution channel(s).
o Final written report (your marketing plan), which consists of your recommendations on the marketing
analysis and 4Ps (marketing mix)
Your document should be a maximum of 20 typed pages of content with 12-point font(Times New
Roman), and should be accompanied by a Works cited page.

What is the impact of the two different cultures on the dimension and how does it compare across the countries as a result?

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What is a comparative paper?

Two distinct things:

Retirement planning in the U.S. and another country

Health care service in the U.S. and another country

Long-term care service in the U.S. and another country

Analyze similarities and differences

Discuss implications of these

Use research to support ideas

You are an expert informing non-experts

  • Sociological Aspects of Aging — focus on older adults
  • Make clear transition from one idea to next
  • Useful comparison transition words can be found on this website: https://www.sbcc.edu/clrc/files/wl/downloads/WritingaCompareContrastEssay.pdf
  • Headings can help direct your reader’s focus from one part of the paper to the next.
  • Adhere to the page limits (minimum 4 – maximum 6 pages + references)

Your own ideas should be informed and supported by cited research

Include relevant current political and social contexts (e.g. If writing about health care, include Affordable Care Act in the U.S.)

Use credible sources found in library databases, or government/non-profit websites (e.g. www.medicare.gov; www.dor.kaiser.org;  www.commonwealthfund.org; www.rrf.org)

Avoid use of Wikipedia, and sites with .net or .com

Useful resources:

Research handbook in Canvas

Purdue Online Writing Lab website: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Creating an outline

  • Two methods of organization:
    • Point by point – organized by dimension
    • Block – organized by country
  • Include ample detail so that your professor/TA can provide feedback
  • Include references

The introduction

  • Begin with a sentence that creates interest (e.g. interesting fact, compelling quotation, question for the reader to ponder)
  • State what you will be comparing and why it is important
  • Provide general background information on each country (e.g. whether the country is developed, description of its 65+ population) and dimension (e.g. a definition of the dimension)
  • State the focus of your paper (e.g. similarities, differences, both) in a clear thesis statement

Body of the paper

  • Chose a few aspects of the dimension that stand out for your focus
  • Describe them in a way that will help non-experts understand them
  • Compare the two countries on these aspects of the dimension, considering the questions in the paper guidelines:
    • How are the systems alike and/or different?
    • What is the impact of the two different cultures on the dimension and how does it compare across the countries as a result?
    • What are the strengths and weaknesses of each system?

The conclusion

  • Briefly summarize the ideas you presented in the paper
  • Synthesize the ideas by considering the questions from the paper guidelines:
    • If one country’s system were adopted in the other country, how would older adults be impacted?
    • Who would be most impacted and why?
    • How does the dimension benefit from interdisciplinary perspectives?
  • Leave the reader with a compelling thought to think about for future research or action

 

Violating norms report:Describe briefly how this norm helps you determine how to act in a social setting.

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Concept Ideas: Culture, Norm Violation, Sanctions, Folkways, Mores, Deviance

Instructions:

This assignment asks you to violate a norm and write a report about the experience. The objective of the research is to determine the extent to which norms influence behavior and how norm violation is perceived in our society. Thus, you will pay particular attention to the reactions of both YOURSELF and OTHERS who are part of the situation.

This assignment involves core concepts that you find in Chapter 3, 4, 5, and 7.  Make sure that you have reviewed these chapters before writing your final report.

 

Before you begin the assignment, be certain you study the following guidelines:

 

  1. Select a norm common in our society. Be sure it is a folkway and not a more.
  2. BEFORE you enter the field to do your research, be certain you filled out parts 1 and 2 of the write-up (see the format outlined below). This will help to ensure that you have a firm grasp of your hypothesis in advance.
  3. BREAK the norm in a social setting, OBSERVE the reactions of others and yourself, and RECORD as quickly as possible those reactions.
  4. Vary the conditions. Do your experiments at least twice under different conditions (e.g. place, time, audience).
  5. Violate the norm in a social setting. It does not count if you wear your clothes backwards in your closet.
  6. Reactions. Pay attention to both verbal and nonverbal reactions.

 

  1. DO NOT:
  2. Break any law or cause anyone else to break the law.
  3. Cause harm to yourself or anyone (including animals) else.
  4. Do anything that is illegal or morally questionable, or that could bring negative sanctions to you, the sociology department, the university, or your instructor.

 

The following format is to be followed as you write up this exercise.  Please note that this is a skeletal outline and is intended to help you decide what information to include in your report.  Be sure to cover all these points, but do not feel that you are limited to them. Elaborate and be creative where you can.  Incorporate as much as you can from what you have learned about sociology in everyday settings.

This report should be 4-6 pages in length, typewritten and double space.  Please take note of my policies regarding written assignments (see syllabus).

 

Format to use:

 

  1. Statement of the Problem (5 points)

 

  1. Define the norm that you will violate.
  2. Describe briefly how this norm helps you determine how to act in a social setting. That is, what is the function of the norm for society in general?
  3. Describe what you will do to violate the norm.

 

  1. Hypothesis (5 points)

 

  1. Describe the range of possible reactions others will have toward the violation of this norm.
  2. What do you predict the most common reaction to be, and why?

 

  1. Describe the setting (5 points)

 

  1. Physical –      where did the norm violation take place?
  2. Social –           how many and what types of people were observing?

 

  1. Describe the incident: tell what happened (10 points)

 

  1. Summary and Interpretation (25 points). Bulk of points (15 points) is based on your answers to part E and F of this section.

 

  1. How did you feel as you were violating the norm?
  2. Why did you feel the way you did?
  3. Did people react the way you expected?  Explain.
  4. Did you encounter any difficulties carrying out your assignment?
  5. Which deviance theory do you think can best explain the public’s reactions to your norm violation? Explain why.
  6. What, if anything, did you learn about how norms exercise social control? How is deviance perceived in society? Relate your findings to what we have discussed and what you have read in Chapters 3,4, 5, and 7. APPLY AT LEAST TWO sociological concepts.

Types of Fraud:How each type of fraud could impact the general public. 

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Watch the assignment short video clips on different types of fraud and write a summary of how each type of fraud could impact the general public.

The paper must be one page and formatted according to APA guidelines.

https://youtu.be/GUY_01n1XWQ

https://youtu.be/38BBxS476x4

https://youtu.be/4VzmEOHW6_0

https://youtu.be/kv72936OWck

 

 

 

Business intelligence:Outline the major changes you would anticipate in your organisation when implementing your BI solution.

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Assignment 1 – Report (70%)

Your role is to act as a Business Intelligence consultant for a business organisation* of your own choice (e.g. university, banking, health, retail or airline as a business). You could invent a case study of an organisation; however, we suggest you find a case study of an existing organisation. Your chosen organisation could already have a BI solution that is out of date or may not have a BI solution as yet, but has a substantial number of data stores. You should research and critically evaluate methodologies, theories, processes, strategies and technologies in order to produce a feasible design of a Business Intelligence solution for your case study organisation. In your report you should present evidence of BI aspects you have considered for the organisation.

The assignment is an Individual report. The word count should not exceed 3000 words.

As a suggestion, your assignment should address the following:

An introduction and background to the case study organisation. (200 words)

A Literature Review (1000 words) in order to evidence and evaluate the most suitable strategy and technology for the organisation.

  • Critically appraise and outline the current issues, trends and practices in Business Intelligence (BI) applicable for your organisation, using literature to support your discussion.
  • Discuss and evaluate the role of data and data sources for your organisation
  • Outline the major changes you would anticipate in your organisation when implementing your BI solution.
  • What aspects of the organisational structure would your BI solution impact upon, and how?
  • Identify the internal and external drivers and challenges for your chosen BI implementation.

Methodology (1000 words)

  • Evaluate the BI project lifecycle and suitable methodology and approaches for your BI strategy
  • Identify the model(s) used and evaluate their effectiveness in order to produce an appropriate BI design solution for your case study organisation.

Data Analysis and Visualization (300 words)

  • Research into appropriate Data Analysis approach and present Visualisation model (s) on a sample dataset (e.g. you can use open source data) to support your arguments which you have presented in the literature review.

Conclusion (500)

  • Alongside the report conclusion, provide THREE key recommendations for the chosen organisation. Suggest solutions for your recommendations that would be part of a BI implementation solution.
Assessment/

Learning Outcome

 Distinction

70% & above

 Merit

60 – 69%

 Pass (Higher)

50 – 59%

 Pass (Lower)

40 – 49%

 Unsatisfactory/fail

39% or less
Introduction

(10 marks)

 Excellent rationale for the research topics, justifying a clear and coherent set of objectives for the assignment. Excellent introduction to the case study organisation. Clear rationale for the research supported by a set of coherent objectives for the assignment. Reasonable rationale for the research supported by some clear objectives for the assignment. Good introduction to the case study organisation. Vague rationale for the research supported by vague objectives for the assignment.

 

 Very unclear rationale for the research supported by very unclear objectives for the assignment.
Literature Survey –

(30 marks)

 Excellent demonstration of an understanding of the chosen research area; a critical and insightful survey of the current situation and relevant literature; an excellent structure and coherence for the presentation of your literature review. Excellent application to the case study organisation. A very good report which fulfils most of the requirements for this task. Good application to the case study organisation made. A good report which fulfils some of the requirements for this task. Application to the case study organisation made is incomplete A satisfactory report which fulfils few of the requirements for this task. No application to the case study organisation made. A report which fulfils only very limited number of the requirements for this task. Text not referenced.
Assessment/

Learning Outcome

 Distinction

70% & above

 Merit

60 – 69%

 Pass (Higher)

50 – 59%

 Pass (Lower)

40 – 49%

 Unsatisfactory/fail

39% or less
Methodology and Approaches

(20 marks)

 The student has demonstrated a sound justification for the methodology adopted and demonstrating originality and a self-critical evaluation of effectiveness. Excellent design presented for the overall BI solution presented. Excellent application to the case study organisation.

 

 The student has demonstrated a sound justification for the methodology and approaches adopted. Design presented with some opportunities for improvement of the overall BI solution presented. Good application to the case study organisation made. The student has demonstrated some justification for the methodology and approaches adopted . BI implementation design presented with major issues. Application to the case study organisation made is incomplete. The student has demonstrated weak justification for the methodology and approaches adopted. BI implementation design not presented. Application to the case study No application to the case study organisation made. Adopts an inappropriate and poorly justified methodology and approaches. Text not referenced.
Data Analysis and Visualisation

(20 marks)

 All the results from the data analysis have been presented using visualization tool and references to the literature. Excellent data selection for the case study organisation.

 

Have effectively used a variety of tools and techniques for your investigation. Have shown rigorous and excellent empirical evidence of your research.

 

 Almost all the results from the data analysis have been presented using visualization tool and references to the literature. Some of  the results from the data analysis have been presented using visualization tool and references to the literature. Very limited  results from the data analysis have been presented using visualization tool and references to the literature. VThe results from the data analysis have not been presented using visualization tools  and references to the literature. The student does not relate any results found to existing theory and fails to make reasoned suggestions for further development. Text not referenced.
Conclusions –

(10 marks)

 Excellent summary of the findings of your report; have demonstrated an excellent grasp of the key issues that have arisen from your review; have made excellent three recommendations for further research and/or practical responses. Very good summary of the findings of your report; have demonstrate a very good grasp of most of the key issues that have arisen in your research; make some useful recommendations for practical responses and/or further research, for the case study organisation. Good summary of the findings of your report; have demonstrate a good grasp of some key issues that have arisen in your research; make few useful recommendations for practical responses made for the case study organisation.

 

 Satisfactory summary of the findings of your report; have demonstrate some grasp of limited number of key issues that have arisen in your research; make limited useful recommendations for practical responses and/or further research. Unsatisfactory summary of the findings of your report; have not demonstrated grasp of key issues that have arisen in your research; have made little attempt to make recommendations for practical responses and/or further research. Text not referenced.
Citations and Bibliography

(10 marks)

 Have very appropriately embedded citations. Provide a list of correctly formatted references drawn from a broad range of resources (particular quality ones), with a strong bias towards recent publications. Good choice of the case study. Most of the embedded citations are appropriate. Provide a list of correctly formatted references drawn from a several resources. Only a few of the embedded citations are appropriate. Provide a list of mostly correctly formatted references drawn from a several resources. Very limited appropriately embedded citations. Provide a list of mostly incorrectly formatted references drawn from a very limited range. Case study choice not thought through. . Little or no attempt to include embedded citations. Provide a  very limited list of correctly formatted references. Text not referenced.

 

1.1     Reading List

Your general understanding and application of a subject area will improve the more you ‘read around’. In the final year of studies, we expect to be confident in researching literature on topics and appreciating the varied views and insights this may offer – so the suggestions below are just that, suggestions and recommendations.

Data and databases – of interest

  • TDWI – The Data Warehousing Institute provides education, training, certification, news, and research for executives and information technology (IT) professionals worldwide. Founded in 1995, TDWI is the premier educational institute for business intelligence and data warehousing. Join their mailing list by visiting the website http://www.tdwi.eu/home/ or this one http://tdwi.org/Home.aspx
  • First Monday: First Monday is one of the first openly accessible, peer–reviewed journals on the Internet, solely devoted to the Internet. Since its start in May 1996, First Monday has published 1,374 papers in 217 issues; these papers were written by 1,877 different authors. First Monday is indexed in Communication Abstracts, Computer & Communications Security Abstracts, DoIS, eGranary Digital Library, INSPEC, Information Science & Technology Abstracts, LISA, PAIS, and other services
    • http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/index
  • Jeffery Deaver, The Broken Window published 2008 by Hodder & Stoughton ISBN 978 0 340 99370 5. This book is a thriller, the criminal uses information and data mining to frame his victims. It has some interesting observations on the importance of data, the volumes of data, meta-data, data mining and forensic evidence. Available in the library.
  • TV programs such as CSI, Numb3rs often offer some good insights into how data/statistics are used to identify suspects or ‘profile’, gain data mining. You need to pick your episode though.
  • Youtube shouldn’t be overlooked for videos of lectures or ‘how to’s (eg normalization, data mining)
  • The Guardians ‘data’ blog has some interesting data analysis stories. http://www.guardian.co.uk/data, their technology sections also include some good podcasts.
  • Computer Weekly is available in the library and on: http://www.computerweekly.com/Home/. It is The Computing paper, lots of current information, white papers and jobs. A good place to research a company (with respect to their IT systems) before you go for an interview.

Note that when referencing sources such as those above, some may be subjective (opinion rather that fact).

 

 

Euthanasia:Describes unique viewpoints of all those involved in ethical/ professional dilemma.

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Professional Issue Paper Grading Rubric (Individual assignment)

Instructions: The purpose of this individual paper is to identify a nursing professional/ ethical issue; describe unique viewpoints of all involved, e.g. patient, family member, nurse, physician; and propose culturally sensitive solution to this ethical/ professional dilemma. Student will address the ethical theories, principles, and sections of the Code of Ethics that guide the proposed solution. Student will develop a two-page paper in APA style excluding title and reference pages. Abstract is not required. Blackboard SafeAssign will be used to check for plagiarism.

Any content related to the nursing profession associated issues is accepted (ex: nursing shortage, health disparities, euthanasia, etc.). Utilization of  CSUSB Writing Center, is recommended. May use BRN: https://www.rn.ca.gov/forms/pubs.shtml#enforcement

See grading rubric for further details below:

 

Content and Organization Possible Points Earned Points Comments
Identifies important ethical/professional issue. 4    
Describes unique viewpoints of all those involved in ethical/ professional dilemma. 4    
Arrives at a balanced decision, taking into account perspectives of all involved and the ethical theories, principles, and sections of the Code that guide their actions. Proposed decision reflects cultural sensitivity. 4    
Paper follows logical sequence of ideas leading to justifiable conclusion. Paragraphs are well developed with transitional sentences. 4    
The paper is to be written in APA format including proper margins, without typos, grammar errors, appropriate citations and punctuations. Bibliography includes 3 current references within 5 years in APA format, no typos, using appropriate citations within the narrative. No plagiarism. 12 pt. New Times Roman and uploaded to Bb in electronic form, MS Word.

Running Head and Title page includes name, school name centered and double-spaced, course number and title, date and instructor’s name are included.

 4    
TOTAL 20    

 

Evaluate the challenges facing Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) as part of an inter-professional, interdisciplinary health care.

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NURS2303 Nursing Trends and Issues

Continuing Competency Assignment

Continuing Competency Assignment (25%)

NURS2303 Nursing Trends and Issues brings many of the concepts and issues learned in detail throughout your practical nursing program together to prepare and support you for your preceptor experience and for life after graduation.

By now, you should be familiar with the competencies that are outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) and have an understanding of the requirements of the Health Professions Act and how these relate to your practice. This assignment is designed to assist you in reflecting on your nursing practice and summarizing some of the experiences and learning that you have encountered throughout your program. This assignment is modeled after the actual CLPNA Continuing Competency process that you will engage in yearly to maintain your license

Learning Outcomes

This assignment relates to the following course Learning Outcomes:

  • Evaluate the challenges facing Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) as part of an inter-professional, interdisciplinary health care
  • Analyze situations where the LPN must address issues of ethics and jurisprudence.
  • Analyze the inter-relationship of the LPN roles as advocate, leader, and
  • Plan lifelong learning strategies to incorporate the CLPNA Continuing Competency Program into professional

This assignment has 2 parts: Part A and Part B. please read the instructions thoroughly and use the provided form to complete this assignment.

Pre-Assessment

This portion of the assignment does not need to be submitted. Reflect on your own practice prior to your preceptor experience. The competencies listed below have been chosen from the Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses, 4th Edition (2019) and are important to have a solid understanding of as a graduate nurse.

The attached tables contain excerpts from the Competency Profile that relate to these chosen competencies. In Part A, you will provide a description of how you have demonstrated these competencies during your schooling.

Competencies (retrieved from Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses, 4th Edition (2019))

B: Nursing Process

C: Professional and Leadership

D: Communication and Technology

Part A

For this portion of the assignment, you will conduct a self-assessment of specific competencies chosen from the Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses, 4th Edition (2019) and provide examples of how you have demonstrated these competencies during your schooling in the (PN) Program.

 

Complete the following table. Choose 3 specific competencies from W: Professionalism, B: Nursing Process, and D: Communication and Interpersonal Skills. For each of these competencies, provide 3 examples of how you demonstrated this competency during your Practical nurse (PN) program before your Preceptorship Experience. Type your answers. Answers should be no more than 3 sentences in length. A copy of the form in Word format will be available in D2L to complete and submit via D2L Drop box.

 

B: Nursing Process
B Example 1:
Example 2:
Example 3:
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C: Professional and Leadership
C Example 1:
Example 2:
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C Example 1:
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D: Communication and Technology
D Example 1:
Example 2:
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D

 

 

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Part B: Learners Participating in the Preceptorship Experience this Term

If you are not participating in the Preceptorship Experience this term, please see “Alternative Part B: Learners NOT Participating in the Preceptorship Experience this Term”.

If you are participating in the Preceptorship Experience this term, the following instructions are for you. Complete the following table relating to your first preceptor experience. This document has been modified from its original version found on the CLPNA website to make it applicable to your experiences as a learner. To maintain your license after graduation, you will need to complete this form yearly as part of a demonstration of your learning throughout the year and be prepared to submit it to the CLPNA as part of the validation process if you are selected.

An example of a completed Record of Professional Activities can be found at Completed Record of Professional Activities on the CLPNA website. Though the version below is modified from its original state, it has been designed to prepare you for practice after graduation.

Please refer to the Competency Profiles for Licensed Practical Nurses, 4th Edition (2019) to complete this portion of the assignment. Type your answers. Answers should be no more than 3 sentences in length. A copy of the form in Word format will be available in D2L to complete and submit via D2L Dropbox.

Date  (3 different dates) Competency Code (Pick a variety from the competency profile) Summary of Learning

(Provide detailed summary of your learning. Explain and give example(s): Why did you choose this learning objective / competency? What did you learn? How has the learning changed the way you think and behave in your practice? How will the learning affect your practice in the future?)
 

 

 

 Why did you choose this learning objective / competency?
What did you learn?
How has the learning changed the way you think and behave in your practice?
How will the learning affect your practice in the future?
 

 

 

 Why did you choose this learning objective / competency?
What did you learn?
How has the learning changed the way you think and behave in your practice?
How will the learning affect your practice in the future?
 

 

 

 Why did you choose this learning objective / competency?
What did you learn?
How has the learning changed the way you think and behave in your practice?
How will the learning affect your practice in the future?

 

Alternative Part B: Learners NOT Participating in the Preceptorship Experience this Term

 

If you are NOT participating in the Preceptorship Experience this term, the following instructions are for you:

  1. Complete the following table below.
  2. On 3 separate dates, choose one of the competency codes from the CLPNA.
  3. Access the library database and select a peer-reviewed article, which discusses this competency.
  4. For each competency answer the questions. Provide detailed summary of your learning. Explain and give example(s). Answers should be no more than 3 sentences in length.
  5. You should have 3 competencies in all, which are supported by 3 different peer-reviewed articles.
  6. Create a reference list for your articles which are itemized and labeled 1 to 3 and which correspond to the numbered competencies. For example, if your first selected competency is C-2 (Safety, Protective Equipment), then the first article in your reference list will be labeled “1” and relate to using protective equipment to promote competency in regards to safety in practice.
  7. Type your answers.
  8. Answers should be no more than 3 sentences in length.
  9. A copy of the form in Word format will be available in D2L to complete and submit via D2L Dropbox.

 

Date  (3 different dates) Competency Code (Pick a variety from the competency profile) Peer-Reviewed Articles

(3 different articles)

 Summary of Learning

(Provide detailed summary of your learning. Explain and give example(s): Why did you choose this learning objective / competency? What did you learn about this competency from the article? How did the article change the way you think and behave in your practice? How will the learning affect your practice in the future?
 

 

 

 Why did you choose this learning objective / competency?
What did you learn about this competency from the article?
How did the article change the way you think and behave in your practice?
How will the learning affect your practice in the future?
 

 

 

 Why did you choose this learning objective / competency?
What did you learn about this competency from the article?
How did the article change the way you think and behave in your practice?
How will the learning affect your practice in the future?
 

 

 

 Why did you choose this learning objective / competency?
What did you learn about this competency from the article?
How did the article change the way you think and behave in your practice?
How will the learning affect your practice in the future?

 

 

 

 

References

College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (2019). Competency Profile for Practical Nurses. Retrieved from https://www.clpna.com/members/continuing-competency-program/competency-profile-for-lpns/#profile

College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (2013). Record of Professional Activities. Retrieved from https://www.clpna.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/doc_Record_of_Professional_Activities_2013-06-03.pdf

 

 

Why can’t you just make judgments about future cash flows based purely on the size of the cash flows?

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FINC 5000

Homework Assignment for Week 2:

Chapter 4:

 

For Week 2, please turn in the answers to the following questions:

Why is it necessary to know about time value of money concepts? Why can’t you just make judgments about future cash flows based purely on the size of the cash flows?

Cochrane Associate’s net sales last year were $525 million. If sales grow at 7.5% per year, how large (in millions) will they be 8 years later?

Your bank offers a savings account that pays 3.5% interest, compounded annually. How much will $500 invested today be worth at the end of 25 years?

Suppose a Google.com bond will pay $4,500 ten years from now. If the going interest rate on safe 10-year bonds is 4.25%, how much is the bond worth today?

What’s the future value of $1,500 after 5 years if the appropriate interest rate is 6%, compounded semiannually?

Your friend offers to pay you an annuity of $2,500 at the end of each year for 3 years in return for cash today. You could earn 5.5% on your money in other investments with equal risk. What is the most you should pay for the annuity?

Because your mother is about to retire, she wants to buy an annuity that will provide her with $75,000 of income a year for 20 years, with the first payment coming immediately. The going rate on such annuities is 5.25%. How much would it cost her to buy the annuity today?

Suppose you borrowed $12,000 at a rate of 9.0% and must repay it in 4 equal installments at the end of each of the next 4 years. How large would your payments be?

 

You are considering investing in a bank account that pays a nominal annual rate of 7%, compounded monthly. If you invest $3,000 at the end of each month, how many months will it take for your account to grow to $150,000?

An uncle of yours who is about to retire wants to sell some of his stock and buy an annuity that will provide him with income of $50,000 per year for 30 years, beginning a year from today. The going rate on such annuities is 7.25%. How much would it cost him to buy such an annuity today?

You want to open a sushi bar 3 years from now, and you plan to save $7,000 per year, beginning immediately. You will make 3 deposits in an account that pays 5.2% interest. Under these assumptions, how much will you have 3 years from today?

Freedman Flowers’ stock has a 50% chance of producing a 25% return, a 30% chance of producing a 10% return, and a 20% chance of producing a −28% return. What is the firm’s expected rate of return?

Chapter 6:

 

Define the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

Define “beta” as it applies to common stocks.

Ivan Knobel holds a well-diversified portfolio that has an expected return of 11.0% and a beta of 1.20. He is in the process of buying 1,000 shares of Syngine Corp at $10 a share and adding it to his portfolio. Syngine has an expected return of 13.0% and a beta of 1.50. The total value of Ivan’s current portfolio is $90,000. What will the expected return and beta on the portfolio be after the purchase of the Syngine stock?

Martin Ortner holds a $200,000 portfolio consisting of the following stocks:
Stock Investment Beta
A   $50,000 0.95
B     50,000 0.80
C     50,000 1.00
D     50,000 1.20
Total $200,000

What is the portfolio’s beta?

Stock A’s stock has a beta of 1.30, and its required return is 12.00%. Stock B’s beta is 0.80. If the risk-free rate is 4.75%, what is the required rate of return on B’s stock? (Hint: First find the market risk premium.)

End of assignment questions

 

Remember to show all work, either through Word, Excel or keys used on the financial calculator. Answers without work shown will not receive credit.

 

(See answers to numerical problems on the next page)

Answers to numerical problems:

 

Question 2:  $936.33

Question 3:  $1,181.62

Question 4:  $2,967.92

Question 5:  $2,016

Question 6:  $6,744.83

Question 7:  $963.213

Question 8:  $3,704.02

Question 9:  44.0021

Question 10:  $605,183

Question 11:  $23,261

Question 12:  9.90%

Question 15:  11.2% – 1.23

Question 16:   0.988

Question 17: 9.21%

Examine the impact on long-haul aviation of international and European legal instruments focused on limiting climate change by reducing carbon emissions. To what extent are any developments in this area mirrored in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and the United States? What are the implications for the long-haul sector?

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TOPIC : Examine the impact on long-haul aviation of international and European legal instruments focused on limiting climate change by reducing carbon emissions. To what extent are any developments in this area mirrored in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and the United States? What are the implications for the long-haul sector?

Instructions: The Research Essay is quite a different assessment to the Exercise. You are expected to go into the topic in some depth and write a well-considered, well-structured essay.  I will assess you on the quality of your writing in English and your essay structure, as well as the content.

Style:  You will be used to using the APA style guide, but it does not lend itself to writing on legal topics, which is what you must do in this research essay.  For this research essay, you need to comply with the New Zealand Law Style Guide.  A link to that guide is provided on this page.  It is quite intuitive and has a rule for pretty much every citation.  If you get stuck, get in touch with me for help.

https://www.lawfoundation.org.nz/style-guide2019/

https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/research/library/find-information/subject-guides/law/law_home.cfm

 

Purpose:

Assessment of your ability to research a selected topic in aviation law and write a coherent essay on that topic Learning outcome/s being assessed:

  • Explain the nature and structure of domestic legal systems in selected countries as they apply to aviation.
  • Explain the nature and structure of international aviation law.
  • Use research tools to determine the content of relevant aviation law.
  • Apply basic principles of international and domestic law to a selected aviation topic.
  • Use critical thinking on the legal and practical aspects of a selected aviation topic.

Identify, research and synthesise theoretical knowledge and apply legal theory to justify arguments on the theoretical and normative character of law

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Assessment 2: Theoretical Research Paper
Task A research essay on selected legal theory
Length 1500 words (+/- 10%), excluding referencing and reference list
Due Date 11.59pm on the Monday of Week 3
Relationship to other tasks and assessments:
This assessment allows you to engage in depth with legal theory. In class we take a global or overall perspective on jurisprudence or legal
theory, but in your theoretical research essay you have the opportunity to explore any theoretical schools or theories in more depth.
Research into natural law or legal positivism, or if you wish into non-mainstream schools, and use the ideas and knowledge you develop to
answer one of the essay questions listed below. The research paper will facilitate your development of legal research skills, ability to engage
in jurisprudential analysis, and capacity to write clear and persuasive legal arguments in an essay format.
Purpose of this assignment and ULOs assessed
The purpose of this assignment is to:
1. Assess students’ understanding of, and critical analysis skills in relation to, mainstream and alternative approaches to legal theory.
2. Provide students with an opportunity to develop their legal research and writing skills.
3. Provide students with an opportunity to explore particular schools or theories within jurisprudence.
The unit learning outcomes assessed are:
1. Critique leading legal theories (especially in the western legal tradition), justify their relevance to our society and contextualise the
law’s connection with cognate disciplines;
1. Analyse the theoretical underpinnings of law and legal systems already studied and map the theoretical basis of future legal study and
practice;
1. Identify, research and synthesise theoretical knowledge and apply legal theory to justify arguments on the theoretical and normative
character of law;
Details
Theoretical Research Essay Question
Choose one of the following research questions:
1. Is law a tool of the powerful to control the weak?
2. To what extent, if any, is morality linked to law?
3. Which theoretical approach to law best describes the Australian legal system?
Instructions
Your essay must focus upon, and directly respond to, the essay question. Your essay must use clear and intelligible written expression,
advance a recognisable central argument or set of arguments, conform broadly to standard essay format, demonstrate independent research
on your selected schools or theories, and provide referencing and a reference list in compliance with the Australian Guide to Legal Citation.
Please use the discussion forum: Ask a question about this unit for any further clarifications.
Task description
1. Read over the research question provided above. Then, by the end of the first week of class, choose your preferred research question
and begin preliminary research and essay planning.
2. In this assignment, you will rely primarily on your own initiative to complete the essay. However, there are many resources at your
disposal, including the Library, student services, your LLW1004 teacher, and your fellow students via discussion boards on VU
Collaborate. Remember that we will have a workshop on secondary research and essay writing in a Week 1 workshop.
3. Ensure you have submitted your research paper to the correct dropbox by 11.59pm on the Monday of Week 3.
Process
Please note and follow the process steps below:
1. Read through and consider the theoretical research essay questions.
2. Choose a research question.
3. Conduct preliminary research on your research question and plan your arguments and essay structure.
a. Remember to answer your research question – what does it ask? Does your response directly address the issue(s) raised in the
question?
b. Remember that essays typically require an introduction stating your argument and how your essay will develop it, an essay
body comprised of coherent paragraphs that logically progress your main points, and a conclusion that summarizes your
essay’s main points and their link to the research question.
4. Begin writing your essay, remembering to reference the factual and legal claims you make, and the work or words of others that you
use of refer to.
a. Remember to double check whether your argument directly responds to the research question, whether you have a clear and
effective introduction, essay body and conclusion, and whether you have referenced your factual, legal and paraphrased or
quoted information.
5. Complete and submit your research paper to the correct dropbox by 11.59pm on the Monday of Week 3.
Assessment criteria
Your research essay will demonstrate:
1. Understanding of selected legal theory accurate legal knowledge
2. Clarity, relevance and support of argument
3. Extent of independent research
4. Conformity with AGLC4
5. Writing and essay structure.
Your assessment rubric is available via a link in the Assessment Information section of the unit’s Learning Space on VU Collaborate.
When you receive feedback on your research paper, you will receive a raw mark out of 100 in the dropbox as well as a mark out of 40 in
the gradebook that reflects the 40% weighting of this assignment in the unit overall. You will also receive detailed feedback in the form of a
completed assessment rubric and general comments that provide an overview of how effectively you have responded to the assessment
criteria.