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Determine how Social Security affects the economic well-being of blacks, relative to whites and Hispanics.

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Cases: Applying Economics to the Real World
Prepare a three-page written analysis of each case (six pages total).
Case 1: Government Spending and Taxation
Read Special Topic 1, pages 404 through 418 of Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice. You may also want to review Chapters 5 and 6 as the role of the government and the political process were covered in detail.
Using the Government Spending and Taxation case, Chapters 5 and 6, the knowledge you have gained in this course, as well as at least three additional credible resources, analyze the case by addressing the following:
• Describe how government spending and the composition of the government changed in recent decades. In other words, in what areas has the government cut spending and in what areas has the government increased spending in recent decades?
• Determine if this change in government spending and composition will help Americans achieve a higher living standard. Be sure to support all opinions with research.
• Assess if democracy can survive if the majority of the U.S. citizens pay little or nothing in taxes while benefiting directly from a higher level of government spending. Why or why not?
• Propose the composition of government, government spending, and taxation that you believe would work best. Be sure to be specific and support your proposal with research.
Case 2: The Economics of Social Security
Read the Special Topic 2, pages 419 through 428 of Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice.
Using the Economics of Social Security case, the knowledge you have gained in this course, as well as at least three additional credible resources, analyze the case by addressing the following:
• Explain how the Social Security system’s basic principles are different from private insurance.
• Determine how Social Security affects the economic well-being of blacks, relative to whites and Hispanics.
• Assess if the current Social Security system promotes income equality. Why or why not?
• Propose how the Social Security system could be modernized to ensure long-term solvency and fairness in distribution. Be specific and support your proposal with research.

Describe a minimum of two ways in which a personal budget is similar to a business budget.

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Your essay must include a cover page, introduction, body, conclusion, and a reference page.
To learn more about cost you decided to select 2 (two) companies one that uses job order and another process costing. For each of the two types of companies you selected from above, provide an example of each of the following costs your selected companies might incur. Fully explain your examples.
Direct material.
Direct labor
Manufacturing overhead
Selling and administrative expense. Be sure to explain and support your answers.
Suppose you have decided to start a business producing and selling a product of your choice answer the following questions related to your product:
Briefly describe the product you would produce and sell. What market will you target this product for? At what price would you sell your product? Make a projection of your sales in units for the first year of operations.
Make a detailed list of the materials needed to make your product. (Use the textbook and/or outside research as necessary.) How much in materials will you need for the year? What is the cost of these materials?
Make a list of expenses you would incur in your business venture. (Use the textbook and/or outside research as necessary.) Examples include rent, utilities, insurance, direct labor, manufacturing overhead costs and so on. Estimate the cost of each of these expenses per year.
Classify all of your expenses as either fixed or variable, and calculate how many units of your product you would need to sell to break even. Show your work.
How much operating income would you like to earn in the first year? Calculate how many units you would need to sell to break even, and to meet your target profit.
How realistic is your potential venture? Do you think your target profit is achievable? Explain.
find resources that confirm the importance of budgeting to organizations and answer the questions below in essay format. Briefly describe your understanding of how and why managers use budgets.
What types of budget approaches are typically used in for-profit companies as opposed to non-profit organizations? Explain at least two different budget methods.
What type of budget will you use for your company?
Describe a minimum of two ways in which a personal budget is similar to a business budget. Elaborate your response.

Prepare a three-page analysis in which you identify, define and apply an ethical theory as to the actions of the company in this factual scenario.

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In prior units we have addressed ethical theories and legal concepts in business situations. The focus of this written assignment is to specifically apply an ethical theory to the factual scenario provided.
Read the factual scenario as to the “DecorMyEyes” situation, Course Documents.
Prepare a three-page analysis in which you identify, define and apply an ethical theory as to the actions of the company in this factual scenario. Explain how this ethical theory either supports the actions of the company or should be applied to advocate for changes in the company’s practices.
Use and cite at least three additional authoritative sources as you apply this ethical theory in this factual scenario other than the text materials.
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful memo must also meet the following criteria:
Length should be 3 pages, excluding your title and references page
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of your paper using APA format.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, citation, and mechanics in accordance with APA.

Discuss and reflect on your conclusions of the research process and this assignment in its entirety.

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Research Study Proposal Part I and Research Study Proposal Part II are one large assignment divided into two parts. This is the second part of your Research Study Proposal, which builds upon the work you completed in Part I.

Using the same topic you selected for Part I of your proposal, discuss all components denoted below. Use each numbered item as a required subheading in your paper.

1. Data Collection Procedures (Describe the step-by-step process you would use to collect your data?) (1 page minimum)

.2. Data Analysis (Select two types of statistics you would use to analyze gathered data; not stats formula details, but which stats you would use) (1 page minimum).

3. Contribution to the Field (explain the benefits to individuals, groups and society as a whole of the study results. Example: Using the first hypothetical social psychology study from Part I, if we find that public awareness ads are associated with improved changes in attitudes toward the severely mentally ill might we use such study results as a means of advocating for Federal funding for expanding advertising efforts; or if study results show no to little association between ads and public attitude changes, might we better serve the severely ill by pursuing other means of reducing stigma? (1 page minimum).

4. Research Limitations (1/2 page minimum). Discuss limitations that you foresee in Part I and Part II of your Research Study Proposal. It may be helpful to review your Instructor feedback for Part I of this assignment.

5. Discussion (1/2 page minimum). Discuss and reflect on your conclusions of the research process and this assignment in its entirety.

The Research Study Proposal Part II must:

·         Use each numbered item as a required subheading in your paper.

·         Be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5 full pages, size 12 font, Times New Roman, double spaced with 1 inch margins, NOT including the Title and References pages.

·         Be in APA format, including a title page and reference page.

·         Be proofread and contain few to no grammar errors, misspellings, incorrect APA formatting, or typographical errors.

·         Incorporate a minimum of three supportive scholarly citations and references to support content and conclusions.

Describe the cognitive psychology concept. 

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Week 3 Around the Web with Cognitive Psychology

150 Possible Points

This assignment is intended to enhance your ability to make connections between the course readings and “real-life” situations and the everyday occurrence of cognitive processes as depicted in popular media and professional research sources. This is your opportunity to express your thoughts succinctly and coherently.  Be creative, but ensure that the reader is to able to discern that you can critique the article/media source in a scholarly way as related to course material. This is a great launching point as you begin brainstorming for the Week 7 Creative Project.

Assignment Instructions

For this assignment, you are tasked with identifying a research article or reliable, popular media source (news segment, blog article, etc.) that focuses on a topic related to cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, of a specific process or function of these area have addressed in the first three weeks of the course.

Upon identifying your select media option, you will draft a 5 to 6-page reflection paper, summarizing the media sources’ topic, and its relevance to our understanding of cognition and learning.  Any topic discussed in our readings is fair game, but needs to be clearly depicted in the source you chose.

In your submission, please be sure to clearly address the following topics:

  • Briefly describe the article/media source you selected (e.g. its plot, characters, themes, etc.).
    • This description does not need to be lengthy (the entire plot or process explained does not need to be explained; hit the high points).
    • Rather, the summary should be sufficient to demonstrate that you reviewed the article/media source and can convey the most relevant aspects as they relate to cognitive psychology.
  • Describe the cognitive psychology concept.
    • What does it mean in relation to your article/media source?
    • How you see it displayed in the article/media source you chose?
  • What new information have you learned about cognitive psychology and how it is portrayed in the public eye?
    • Does the information portrayed in the article have broader implications for the field of cognitive psychology as it is presented?
    • Why or why not, and what might the effects be with changes or remaining the same?
  • Close your work with a brief, but succinct summary of the major take away points from your exploration around the web with cognitive psychology.

 

Include a minimum 5 to 6 pages, not including the required APA formatted required title and reference pages; submit APA style in-text citations throughout the work as well.

 

The basic parts of a paper should also be included; these are the opening, introduction section, with a precise thesis statement, the body of the paper with clear, discernable headings where appropriate, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes the major points of the entire paper.

 

The APUS Library provides APA formatting resources at Writing@APUS. You may also see Purdue’s OWL https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ for general APA formatting information and for formatting help on many topics.

 

All submissions are due by the end of Week 3, Sunday at 11:55 pm ET. 

 

See the Grading Rubric Below

Criterion Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory Points Earned
Relevance of article/media source

40 Points Possible

 Student clearly presents the concept studied and the concept is clearly contained within the article/media source chosen. Student provides a mostly accurate description of a concept discussed. At times, description lacks coherence. Student provides a marginal description of a concept discussed. Sufficient details and supporting evidence are lacking. Does not clearly describe a concept studied.  
Description of concept

40 Points Possible

 Student provides an accurate description of the concept observed in the article/media source. Description is thorough and gives examples. Student provides a mostly accurate description of the concept observed in the article/media source. At times, description lacks coherence. Student provides a marginal description of the concept observed in the article/media source. Inaccuracies are present. Sufficient details and supporting evidence are lacking. Does not describe the concept observed in the article/media source or the description is mostly inaccurate.  
Description of the article/media source

20 Points Possible

 Student provides an accurate, thorough, and rich description of the article/media source. Student provides a mostly accurate description of the article/media source. At times, description lacks coherence or may be vague. Student provides a marginal description of the article/media source. Inaccuracies are present. Sufficient details and supporting evidence are lacking. Does not describe the article/media source in enough detail to indicate that the student has actually seen the film or read the entire book.  
Connections between the source and the concept

30 Points Possible

 Student provides an accurate, thorough analysis of the connection between the article/media source and the chosen concept. Student provides a mostly accurate analysis of the connection between the article/media source and the chosen social psychology concept. At times description lacks coherence. Student provides a marginal analysis of the connection between the article/media source and the chosen social psychology concept. Sufficient details and supporting evidence are lacking. Does not analyze the connection between the article/media source and the chosen social psychology concept.  
Overall Presentation of material (Flow, Clarity, APA Format, Use of Proper Grammar/Spelling to convey thoughts)

20 points possible

 Submission is clear and coherent, flows well, and has a professional appearance. Few if any errors in grammar/spelling are made for written entries or in spoken English for video entries. Submission is understandable, but flow may be stilted or meaning unclear in spots. Some written or spoken grammatical errors are evident. Submission appears “amateurish” in spots. Submission seems choppy or difficult to understand. Submission appears mostly amateurish or unprofessional. Many errors in grammar/spelling in evident. Submission appears largely unprofessional, messy, and contains numerous grammar/spelling errors.  

 
Summary Comments: Total Earned

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How does the biblical text help interpret the selected works of art?

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FINAL ESSAY (worth 70% of module mark)
Write an essay analysing one of the works of art discussed in the module’ Your analysis should:
– Address the following questions: How does the biblical text help interpret the selected works of art? How do the selected works of art help interpret the biblical text?
– Show reflective engagement with at least one of the five main themes discussed in Weeks 6-10 of the module (“Incarnation”, “Mary and the Word”, “Passion and Crucifixion”, “Resurrection”, “Revelation”).
– Show constructive use of at least three scholarly sources

Create a prototype decision support system to help with animalmanagement on Bunny Island.

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Computers in Business BUSI1001Resit Coursework QuestionMaximum word count 2000 words, not counting screen shots.Your task is to create a prototype decision support system to help with animalmanagement on Bunny Island. Scientists want to be able to analyse whathappens if they cull foxes or if a virus attacks the rabbits. Implement a model ofthe predator-prey relationship between foxes and rabbits in a spreadsheet as wedid in class (or see the Information Systems @ Work case on Page 288 of thecore text). The values you use for the populations and other parameters areunimportant – it is the design of your spreadsheet that matters. Create a reportthat shows the following:1. A screenshot or series of screenshots showing your spreadsheet.2. A list of formula you have used (you might be able to show these in thescreenshots).3. A graph to show the oscillation between the two populations over time.4. An analysis of what happens if the rate of predation increases – how high doesit have to go before all the rabbits die out?5. An analysis of a potential virus that starts killing foxes (that is, the death rateincreases) – what happens to the number of rabbits?6. A short discussion of which is more useful in making decisions – thespreadsheet text or the graphs you have produced?7. A short discussion of the pros and cons of Microsoft Excel versus LibreOffice.Note that the core text is Principles of Business Information Systems by Stair,Reynolds & Chesney, Third Edition.

Write a teaching plan for a one hour class.

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1. You are the graduate assistant to Dr. S. She is teaching an introduction to moral philosophy this semester and needs your help. She meets with you and gives you the following learning objective for the first class: introducing the idea of ethics, morality, and the ethics environment. There should be a brief discussion of academic integrity and how it is associated with thinking ethically and acting morally. Your assignment is to write a teaching plan for a one hour class. The plan should include definitions and examples.

2. A teaching plan is a template for what you want students to understand. So, you would want to begin at the beginning. A plan can be a bulleted or numbered plan; a written speech; a combination of bulleted points and specific verbiage; a “mind-map” or jot notes. The format is up to you. Just be sure you include the following

An introduction that includes the goals for this specific class
What is ethics?
What is morality?
Where is it done?
What is academic integrity and how is it associated with thinking ethically and acting morally?
Why study ethics?

3. There is no word count, but the assignment should be complete, providing interesting examples and definitions for each point.

Analyse the current market situation, considering relevant internal and external factors using appropriate frameworks

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In the interim assessment report, you are required to identify one product (good, service, experience or idea) of an organisation (brand) of your choice. We suggest you choose a product (good, service, experience or idea) of your organisation of employment. However, this is not a requirement.

In your interim assessment, start by providing adequate context for the selected organisation (brand) and identified product (good, service, experience or idea). Then, based on various theories of marketing management as discussed in Module 1-3 of the learning materials:

  1. Analyse the current market situation, considering relevant internal and external factors using appropriate frameworks and summarising them in a SWOT analysis to identify trends impacting on the selected product (good, service, experience or idea) and relevant stakeholders, collaborators and/or competitors;
  2. Segment the market for the selected product (good, service, experience or idea), justifying your approach based on relevant criteria for effectiveness; and,
  3. Provide justified recommendations for the selection of a target market segment that will be the focus of your capstone assessment.

This assessment is required to be presented as a formal report. It is not an essay or personal reflection.

Investigate the possible relationship that exists between a persons height and arm span.

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Investigate the possible relationship that exists between a persons height and arm span. Spastically analysis.