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Explain three circumstances where a researcher would choose a longitudinal study over a cross-sectional study.

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For this week’s discussion, complete these tasks:
Explain three circumstances where a researcher would choose a longitudinal study over a cross-sectional study.
Identify two advantages and two disadvantages of a longitudinal study and a cross-sectional study, giving examples of each.
Then, provide a specific example of a question that could be addressed with a longitudinal study and explain why that developmental design is preferred.

Discuss how at least one ethical theory (virtue, utilitarianism, etc.) would respond to this prompt.

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Psychologists have long-since claimed that children are especially vulnerable to influence, whether favorable or unfavorable experiences, during their early formative years. Certain storylines in films require the use of child actors to portray criminal and even savage characters or be on the receiving end of violence.

Consider the morality (not legality) of using child actors for such violent roles. Do you believe that using children in such roles is morally acceptable? Would your answer be different if the violence depicted was based on a true story of events or strictly fictional? Be sure to discuss how at least one ethical theory (virtue, utilitarianism, etc.) would respond to this prompt.

What are some of the challenges it has faced in this new era of restaurant competition?

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Now that you have read about McDonald’s present and past, please respond to the following questions. Be sure to utilize some of your Strategic Management tools and theories you have learned about from Chapters 1-41.What are some of the challenges it has faced in this new era of restaurant competition?

2.What have been the causes of the chain’s issues?

3.What recommendations would you make to help McDonald’s bounce backfrom its current problems?

4.How many of you have been to McDonald’s lately? If so, what is wrong with McDonald’s? If not, same question!

5.What is the author’s advice? Is this advice really useful, or is it along the linesof “you should score touchdowns in order to win the football game”? What isthe most truly useful point the author makes? Which one is the most useless,in your opinion, and why?

6.How would you frame the author’s advice in terms of the principles of strategicmanagement? Do you see any strategic management thinking in this to-do list?If so, what? If not, is this lack a bad thing?

How would your prospecting for new clients differ from someone working in the toy industry?

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You are working for a real estate company. How would your prospecting for new clients differ from someone working in the toy industry? How does analysis of the industry and the customer affect this?

For your citation, you might use articles that show examples of how to prospect for new clients in different types of industries. You can also find articles from experts that address the impact of industry/customer analysis on prospecting for new clients.

Reply Requirements

You must submit:

  • 1 main post of 200+ words with 1 in-text citation and reference

Write a script of how you are going to approach this salesperson to coach them on improving their performance.

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You are working for a manager who notices that one of the salespeople is under performing. Review the salesperson’s details in this document. Write a script of how you are going to approach this salesperson to coach them on improving their performance.

An A-level paper includes reference(s) to outside sources that support your solution

Why do you think hospitality rewards programs are so important?

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Hospitalitynet.org, adhering to local norms to generate high investment return “…may be something as relatively simple as issues of scalability or interna-tional languages, or something as complex as accounting for different regula-tions and working practices in different countries” (McIndoe, 2013).•Finally although Carlson remains a privately held entity, they can still generate enough revenue to move forward with some of their riskier ambitions, thus far. For 75 years they have been able to expand their brands without succumbing to industry pressures to go public to generate capital. This is one of the company’s signature accomplishments and if history is any indication they will continue to hold the firm as a privately held corporation. In fact, many of the initiatives that have been mentioned above represent the company positioning itself to ensure that they remain viable in its current iteration. Examples include its increase in marketing expenditures and its drive to become an emerging mar-ket leader.Study

Questions

1. What in your view does Carlson contribute, or not contribute, to the industry that assists in keeping hospitality-related companies an employment leader in the U.S.?

2. When studying Carlson’s Ambition 2015 initiative, name two specific areas where you would focus attention for property development.

3. How can new technologies assist Carlson Wagonlit Travel with securing the business of potential customers who are more used to traditional methods of making business travel arrangements? What would you consider to be the technology that will be most used in the coming years and how should Carlson ensure that they are prepared for more widespread adoption of this technology?

4. Why do you think hospitality rewards programs are so important? What are some of the challenges that a hospitality company faces when creating and marketing a rewards program to the consumer? How would you advise Carl-son to market their program in order to reach their near term goals?

5. You are a hotel franchisee looking to open a property in a major city. Based on factors identified within the case study (brand standards, possible future renovation requirements, marketing concerns, etc.), would you have any reservations about choosing Carlson as your franchise company? What would your expectations be from the parent company to help your business grow? Name some specific things Carlson could do that would help entice travelers to choose your property over your leading competitors.

6. When looking at the hotel industry and the current economic landscape, in which area would you suggest Carlson tailor its focus so that it can improve its overall revenue stream? Improved guest satisfaction? Better marketing initiatives for its franchisees? Price parity within the hotel market? Would a combination of such initiatives work best? What should Carlson expect when implementing such strategies and which, if any, would you caution against?

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7. Apply each of the strategic tools discussed above to Carlson: Porter’s Model, Ansoff ’s Model, and the SWOT analysis. Provide real world examples for each of the models.8. Overall how would you rate Carlson’s potential for future success? In your own words, what should Carlson be most concerned with, and provide a blueprint for how they can overcome this concern.

Evaluate the importance of the accounting cycle by illustrating the products of that cycle and identifying the potential for problems if it is not properly followed.

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: In this short paper, you will evaluate the importance of the accounting cycle by illustrating the products of that cycle and identifying the potential for
problems if it is not properly followed. There is only one short paper assignment in this course, and it has a unique purpose: You can think of this exercise as
establishing the conceptual framework for your remaining work in the problem sets and Final Project I. Essentially, in those activities, you will be engaging in the
specific tasks of the accounting cycle and applying detailed processes on a practical level. Therefore, it is important to grasp the larger picture in this short paper
so that you will be able to connect these smaller tasks and details and recognize their larger significance.
In a well-crafted short paper, respond to the following questions:
 What are the steps of the accounting cycle? Describe each in your own words using specific examples.
 What are the outputs of the accounting cycle? Why are they important? Identify and explain the purpose of each financial statement, including how
they are interrelated.
 Why is the accounting cycle important to a business? Evaluate the significance of the accounting cycle in terms of its practical relevance for businesses.
In your response, be sure to give specific examples of why certain steps are necessary. Address at least three different steps in your evaluation.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your paper should follow the formatting guidelines in the Module Two Short Paper Template. It should be a 2- to 3-page Microsoft
Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and references to the textbook content cited in APA format.

Pick one specific word from the poem you were assigned. In a short paragraph [4-5 sentences] explain how that word’s connotative meaning helps the reader to better understand meaning/tone.

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Word Choice
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Once you have watched the video example, please use the table below to determine your assigned poem. Then, write your initial post responding to the questions below:
Divorce We Real Cool Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers The Red Wheelbarrow
Nikki Butler
Flaca Collado
Tino Crespo
Enzo Cruz
Manasse Thanis
Miguel Da Silva
Key Florestal
Glady Franco
Karla Gonzalez
Conan Matthews
Brianna Gouldbourne
Barbie Griffin
Julie Lopez
Adam Macchi
Alexis Small
Rafa Medina
Ornise Mosine
Javi Quarterman
Jose Rasua Rodriguez
Initial Post:
Please apply the following questions to your assigned poem and respond:
Pick one specific word from the poem you were assigned. In a short paragraph [4-5 sentences] explain how that word’s connotative meaning helps the reader to better understand meaning/tone. Make sure you are critical and clear in your reasoning.
Consider who you think the narrator of the poem is. Who are they & who are they speaking to [audience]? How do you know? [Find evidence from the poem to support your reasoning.]
Response Post:
Please read through at least three [3] of your peers’ posts. Then, choose two [2] posts which respond to a different poem than the one you were assigned and start a conversation.
As in the previous discussion, please do not respond with: “Wow! I totally agree :)” Start a conversation. Ask some questions. Agree and add your own insight. Respectfully disagree and present your own interpretation. Give suggestions for further evidence or conflicting evidence. Think critically and deeply. You will be graded both on your post and on your thoughtful, active comments to your partners.

Using Excel, find the mean, standard deviation, and 5-number summary of this sample.

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Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

The most frequently used measures of central tendency for quantitative data are the mean and the median. The following table shows civil service examination scores from 24 applicants to law enforcement jobs:

83 74 85 79

82 67 78 70

18 93 64 27

93 98 82 78

68 82 83 99

96 62 93 58

Using Excel, find the mean, standard deviation, and 5-number summary of this sample.

Construct and paste a box plot depicting the 5-number summary.
Does theUsing Excel, find the mean, standard deviation, and 5-number summary of this sample. have outliers? If so, which one(s)?
Would you prefer to use the mean or the medianas this dataset’s measure of central tendency? Why?

Why is it important for pay to be externally fair?

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For many businesses in today’s belt-tightening economy, decisions on pay need to be strategic to ensurethat employees are treated fairly and to ensure that businesses remain viable. This requires knowing what your competitors pay their employees and knowing your own salary budget. But knowing what your competitors are paying can be both valuable and painful.

As CEO of Costa Vida, a fast growing chain of fresh Mexican restaurants, Nathan Gardner knew he was competing against some restaurant chains with competitive compensation systems. Costa Vida is a fresh Mexican grill featuring Baja-inspired foods that are made from scratch daily. Following a trip to Cabo San Lucas on the Baja Coast in Mexico, Costa Vida founders JD and Sarah Gardner were inspired with a vision. Bring the freshly made local cuisine with the vibrant lifestyle to the United States. They started their first restaurant in 2001 and after just 10 years, costa Vida has more than 50 franchises in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Utah. One of the main challenges Costa Vide faces is the fierce competition for customers as well as employees. “You’d be surprised how much of a difference having good employees in all areas of the business makes, “commented the CEO.

“For the fast-casual food industry,” remarked Nathan, “you are dependent upon your people. If you don’t treat your people well, they won’t treat your customers well. If your customers aren’t treated well, you have not business.” For months, Nathan agonized over how he could develop a competitive compensation plan that matched the objectives of the organization, but that fell in line with the tight budget of each individually owned franchise unit. He stated, “We, of course, leave the final compensation decision to the franchise owner, but we do all we can to educate and persuade our franchises to be competitive and fair. I the long run, this is how they can maintain a superior level of customer satisfaction.”n

Nathan pointed out that a strong benchmark for them is In-N-Out Burger. In-N-Out started in California and is known for its great compensation package. As of 2011, they start out all their new “associates” (aka employees) at a minimum of $10 an hour. They also offer flexible schedules to accommodate school and other activities, paid vacation, free meals, and a 401k retirement plan. For full-time associates, they provide medical, dental, vision, life, and travel insurance coverage. Their reason for paying so highs is based on a strategy that lower turnover and more committed workers will lead to better service. “What-In-N-Out does for their employee is truly amazing,” commented Nathan. “We often see employees moving from one fast-food chain to another, but we rarely see employees coming from In-N-Out.

Nathan had a tough challenge ahead in trying to convince his franchise owners and managers to think more strategically about their pay systems. He needed to help them realize that paying wages and offering other compensation benefits that were better than their competitors may mean lower profit margins upfront, however, the returns would be greater in the long run. He also needed to over evidence to show that this was not just about being fair, but it was about being strategic. The restaurant business is a fast and fierce industry and companies come and go all the time. What was it going to take for Costa Vide to stay for the long haul?

Please address the following questions regarding the case:

· Why is it important for pay to be externally fair?
Why is it important for pay to be internally fair?
What should Costa Vida’s compensation strategy look like? Hint: What are the organizational objectives and how can employee pay help to achieve those objectives?
What should the pay structure look like and why?
How should Nathan communicate a new compensation strategy to his franchise owners and managers?
· What effect will paying higher wages have on Costa Vida in the short term? What effect will it have in the long term? Explain.