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Discuss the value of studying the social sciences for everyone, not just social scientists. Why might it be important for individuals and society to understand how the social sciences relate to current events and contemporary issues?

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The Value of Social Science

Discuss the value of studying the social sciences for everyone, not just social scientists. Why might it be important for individuals and society to understand how the social sciences relate to current events and contemporary issues?

Consider a recent event, either in your personal life or in the news. In a few sentences, describe how basic knowledge of the social sciences could help you better understand that event, make decisions, or act.

Which style/period appeals to you most? Why? Which particular work of art did you like best? Why were you drawn to this particular work? How did the surroundings/setting of the museum and display of the art affect your experience?

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The Nelson Museum Visit and Reflection

The Nelson Atkins in Kansas City is a world class art museum, with a truly wonderful collection spanning all time periods and genres. My personal favorite is the Caravaggio (one of only 7 in the States) and the Impressionist/Post Impressionist collection. The Egyptian collection is stunning as well. Admission is free, however special exhibits may cost, seeing them would be your choice.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Kansas City

As you take in the art, be aware and make a note of the following:

  • Which style/period appeals to you most? Why?
  • Which particular work of art did you like best?
  • Why were you drawn to this particular work?
  • How did the surroundings/setting of the museum and display of the art affect your experience?
  • Did you gain an understanding or make a connection with any of the art you interacted with?

Soon after your visit, write a two-page (double-spaced) reflection that addresses the above questions. Be sure to use proper language and spell check as you write

How do you jump from search term to search term in a specific document?

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Search term to search term

How do you jump from search term to search term in a specific document?

In a 5-6 minute presentation, created as a narrated PowerPoint or video file, you will provide a persuasive appeal to those who might be able to “green-light” your proposal.

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Final proposal

In a 5-6 minute presentation, created as a narrated PowerPoint or video file, you will provide a persuasive appeal to those who might be able to “green-light” your proposal. In this scenario, you will be providing a persuasive presentation to those who can make decisions. As is typical, the people who would review your presentation have received an electronic copy of the proposal and are reviewing it, but would like to have an overview and be persuaded to make a change you suggest. After explaining your proposal (no more than 2 minutes of the presentation), you should provide rationale for why and how this proposal will benefit the organization.

Identify the problem in the joint venture that triggered the conflict between the two companies and discuss the differences of each company’s understanding of their own respective roles and responsibilities in this venture.

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Danone’s Wrangle with Wahaha

For this week’s discussion read the case study about Danone in China introduced in the last module (p. 255 in the textbook).

After reading the case, discuss the following:

  1. Identify the problem in the joint venture that triggered the conflict between the two companies and discuss the differences of each company’s understanding of their own respective roles and responsibilities in this venture.
  2. As a leader, discuss ways you would handle conflict when it arises from organizational culture or national culture?

A case study is a puzzle to be solved and here is a strategy for formulating your initial post:

  1. Read the case study to identify the key issues and underlying issues. These issues are the principles and concepts of the course module, which apply to the situation described in the case study.
  2. Study the facts and focus on relevant information; the case may have extraneous information not relevant to the current module.
  3. Describe actions that would address or correct the situation and who should act upon what.
  4. Draw from experience, course readings or real-life experience.

Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate.

  • Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 500 word limit.
  • Reply to at least two discussion posts with comments that further and advance the discussion topic.

Explain what an AIS is, describe the basic tasks it performs in an organization using examples of Saudi Companies.

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Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

Assignment Question(s):   (Marks 15)

Question 1:    (04 Marks)

Explain what an AIS is, describe the basic tasks it performs in an organization using examples of Saudi Companies.

 

Question 2:     (03 Marks)

Give examples of Saudi companies that using ERP and what are the advantages of implementing the ERP?

 

Question 3:   (04 Marks)

What motives do people have for hacking? Why has hacking become so popular in recent years?  Do you regard it as a crime?  Explain your position.

 

Question 4:    (02 Marks)

Describe at least four ways a company can make fraud less likely to occur.

 

Question 5:     (02 Marks)

Personal information about customers is collected, used, disclosed, and maintained only in compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements and is protected from unauthorized disclosure. With reference to Privacy Concern how would you deal with SPAM and Identify Theft problem of your business organization?

 

Choose a current story from the news media that presents a moral or ethical issue. Write an overview of the details of the story. Specify the moral or ethical dilemmas. Discuss the story from an ethical decision making point of view.

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Psych 445

You will choose a current story from the news media that presents a moral or ethical issue (HAS TO BE WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS). All information about the story must be in the public domain. The write up will include an overview of the story, the moral or ethical dilemma and a discussion of the information from an ethical point of view. The conclusion should include possible resolutions for preventative actions that could be taken in the future. CAN NOT BE A DISCRIMINATION PROBLEM. 2 PAGES MINIMUM

Ethics Current Event Grading Rubric

Is the paper in APA format? (1” margins, 12 pt font, double spaced)

Are the references in APA format?

Are there spelling and/or grammar issues? Typos?

Did the student do the following?

  • Write an overview of the details of the story.
  • Specify the moral or ethical dilemmas.
  • Discuss the story from an ethical decision making point of view.
    • Identify (objectively) any ambiguous features of facts that could be misinterpreted or perceived differently.
    • Confront any emotions and feelings associated with the matter.
    • Consciously confront any sacrifices or hardships that different decisions will cause to the different people involved.
    • Consider cultural issues
    • Look at other perspectives and discuss this with other people in their lives
  • Discuss their point of view and look at their personal bias in this matter?
  • Offer possible resolutions or preventive actions.

Provide a literature review on the topic of web services in cloud computing. select four published papers. Summarize each of the papers you have selected in your report in your own words.

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Web Services Literature Review

Provide a literature review on the topic of web services in cloud computing. select four published papers. Summarize each of the papers you have selected in your report in your own words.

In the first paragraph of the paper, explain Nietzsche’s rejection of equality. In the second paragraph of your paper, develop in detail what you take to be a criticism of Nietzsche’s view.

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 Nietzsche’s rejection of equality

In the first paragraph of the paper, explain Nietzsche’s rejection of equality. In the second paragraph of your paper, develop in detail what you take to be a criticism of Nietzsche’s view.

Consolidated financial statements present the financial position and results of operations for controlling entity and one or more controlled entities. ‘Consolidated Financial Statement has some advantages but at the same time it is not free from limitations.’ Elaborate this statement.

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Advanced Financial Accounting

  • Assume Large Corporation Invested $ 600,000 for Small Corporation and the estimated Fair Market Values of Assets, Liabilities and Equity Accounts are as follows:
Assets Amount $ Liabilities Amount $
Account Receivable

Inventory

LT Marketable Securities

PP & E

 125,000

50,000

55,000

170,000

400,000

 

 Account Payables

Retained Earnings

Commons Stock

 180,000

120,000

100,000

 

400,000

 

 

Required:  (2+3 Marks)

  1. Determine the Amount of Goodwill or Bargain Purchase.
  2. What is the Journal Entry in the book of Large Corporation?

 

 

  • From the following Table pass Basic Elimination Entry under Equity Method in the book of Parent Company:        (5 Marks)
  Total

Book Value

 = Common

Stock

 + Additional

Paid in Capital

 + Retained

Earnings
Beginning Book Value

+ Net Income

–         Dividend

 600

 

200

(50)

 150 550 (100)

 

200

(50)
Ending

Book Value

 750 150 550 50

 

  • Consolidated financial statements present the financial position and results of operations for controlling entity and one or more controlled entities. ‘Consolidated Financial Statement has some advantages but at the same time it is not free from limitations.’ Elaborate this statement. (5 Marks)