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In chapter five of your textbook there are two prompts (Pg. 137 & 152)  that ask you to relate the chapter material to an obese family. The prompts give you two situations and asks you both factual and opinion based questions. You are to refer to the chapter pages for the full situation. Be sure to review the below material before giving your opinion on the genetics based questions: https://medlineplus.gov/genetictesting.html  (Links to an external site.) Epigenetics  (Links to an external site.) You are to answer the following questions out of those boxes: Are there strategies that the Rhys family could take to reduce the impact of physiological factors on eating behavior? How is this type of genetic testing done? Is it painful or invasive? What are some of the issues that arise when parents decide for a child that he or she should undergo genetic testing? Do the benefits of learning about one’s MC4R gene status outweigh the risks of having such information? Should Joey be informed about the results of his genetic testing? Should others in the Rhys family be informed? How do you think the outcome of genetic testing might affect Joey’s psychological status, self-esteem, and future health risks? Finally, what is your opinion on heredity and obesity? Who is in control, your genes or yourself? If you are unfamiliar with some of the procedures or issues regarding genetic testing you can find more information here: https://medlineplus.gov/genetictesting.html  (Links to an external site.) Answers to the questions should be at least 3-4 sentences in length. You are encouraged to give your honest opinion when prompted to do so. Do not rewrite the questions in your response. The question number next to the answer will suffice. Finally, direct quoting is not allowed, even if you cite the source. This assignment uses a plagiarism checker so everything needs to be in your own words.

1- Give a brief summary of the highlights in the article. This needs to be enough for me to be able to understand what the article is about just as if I had scan it. 2- What is it about this article that inspired you to choose it? This is where you share your personal thoughts. 3- What new trend(s) in Marketing are evident in this article? Briefly explain it for us. Caution: You cannot answer “none” or “no trend found.” 4- Identify a Marketing principle in this article from what you learned this week. Briefly explain. Again, caution: You cannot answer “none” or “no customer service principle found.”  5- Share your personal opinion, perception, suggestion, or evaluation about some point in the article.

Think about a time when someone you knew become unemployed.  Would you characterize this unemployment as cyclical, structural, frictional, or seasonal unemployment? Why? Submission must be at least 200 words in length.  No references or citations are necessary.

Visit an Internet app website such as iTunes. Identify three types of app systems and their value for the individual.

Reflect on how you answered the questions in the Week 1: Discussion – The State of the Economy: How has the U.S. economy been doing in recent years? Why do you think that is? Gather relevant economic statistics, such as the growth rate of real GDP, the unemployment rate, and the inflation rate, to support your case. In recent years the economy has generally been doing well.  While the COVID anomaly has caused a recession and will no doubt impact our economy in many ways for years to come, prior to COVID we have been doing well, steadily climbing at a rate of about 2.5%.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average, a composite index of 30 large US companies have already recovered to near pre-COVID levels, and the general consensus is that we are moving in the right direction now. (Team, 2020)    I think that we’ve been doing well largely due to our makeup and identity.  The US possesses a stable government, a generally well-educated workforce with a solid work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit.  The desire and encouragement to open new business and innovate existing business, products and process also helps us to be successful. As of Oct 2nd, 2020 the unemployment rate in the US was at 7.9% and was showing a steady decline since the dramatic increase in March of this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Gross Domestic Product decreased at a rate of 31.4% in the second quarter of 2020, almost entirely due to the pandemic. Assignment: “How has the U.S. economy been doing in recent years? Why do you think that is? Discuss the impact of economic policies, as well as provide alternatives.  Gather relevant economic statistics, such as the growth rate of real GDP, the unemployment rate, and the inflation rate, to support your case.” In a 3-page paper, address the question and apply the concepts, theories, and sources that you have learned throughout the course to solidify or update your argument.   Explain how your answer has evolved through the consideration of discussions and materials covered. Week 1: Measuring Economic Performance Week 2: Fiscal Policy Week 3: Aggregate Supply, Aggregate Demand, and Economic Policy Week 4: Monetary Policy Week 5: Current Issues Week 6: International Economics Week 7: The Economics of Developing Countries Rubric Grading Rubric for Assignments Grading Rubric for Assignments Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity and Format: Responses and explanations are correct, clearly presented and properly written. 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Thoroughness/Completeness: All aspects of the assignment are addressed. All questions are responded to in a thorough, thoughtful, well-developed manner. 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Data Presentation: Data, findings, and information are accurate and are presented properly in the requested manner, i.e. using the template, in a table, etc. 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Application of Class Material: Relevant class material and other resources (as applicable) are utilized to support, enhance, and defend conclusions and responses. 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Use of References: APA-style references are provided for the course text, videos, and any external references, both within the body of the text and in the end reference section. (For assistance with how to reference in APA style, refer to the Purdue OWL following website. 20.0 pts Total Points: 100.0

Based on the “Effect of Emerging Technology on the Economy of the Country” assignment you completed in Topic 3, provide a (350-500 word) executive summary to describe how emerging technology could solve a problem in your country. Create an Executive Summary that uses the following format to analyze the economic, legal, and cultural factors that affect organizations in a global business environment. Provide research/evidence that supports your summary. Introduction Provide an overview of the executive summary. Identify the Problem Describe the problem that exists within the chosen country. Propose a Solution Describe a global or local emerging technology to solve the problem. Identify an organization (outside the selected country) that offers the emerging technology to solve the problem. Provide an analysis of the economic, legal, and cultural factors that would affect the organization within that global business environment. What is Needed to Implement the Solution For example, potential obstacles, how much the solution costs, return on investment, competition, licensing, land, resources, based on economic, legal, and cultural factors. Identify a local business partner that would help advance the proposed emerging technology within the selected country. County is Japan

Please write a 5-6 paragraph essay on the following topic. Be as thorough as possible, introducing specific examples, events, or pieces of information to support what you are writing.   We have encountered many leaders this semester, but what characteristics make an excellent leader? How do you define leadership? What are the qualities of a great leader? Discuss three historical characters dealt with in HIS 101 who you consider having been great leaders? Can great leaders also have flaws? Think not only about political leaders but intellectual leaders as well. For the three leaders can you talk about Emporer Justinian, Dante Alighieri, and Charlemagne? Thank you

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze an annual SEC report in order to evaluate the financial strength, efficiency, and effectiveness of an organization. Visit the “EDGAR Company Filings” search page of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR database website (SEC.gov), provided in the study materials. Search publicly traded companies and choose one to use for this project. Submit your selected company to the instructor for approval. Locate the company’s most recent annual report (10K) and download it. Read and analyze the “Management Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” sections of your selected company’s annual report. Based on the information found, calculate one relevant ratio from each of the following five categories (covered in Chapter 14), and write an analysis providing an assessment of the following with a determination of whether your company of choice is favorable or unfavorable: Liquidity Asset Management Financial Leverage Profitability Market Value Conclude with an evaluation of the overall financial strength, efficiency, and effectiveness of the organization based on your findings.

The topic is Operating Budget 1- Description of Operating budget and what my essay going to be based on 2- How it helps managers carry out business objectives 3- The procedure of operating budgets 4- The benefits of having an operating budget 5- Give an example of a company and how they operate with budgeting 6. Different budgets that falls under operating budget

Generic word count requirements   The word count for this assignment is 2500 words.   You must state on the front of your assignment the number of words used and this will be checked.   The main text for this assignment must be word-processed in Arial, font 12, double spacing, minimum 2cm margins all around.   You must observe the word count specified in this assignment brief. The School has a policy of accepting variations to the recommended word count of plus or minus 10%.   What does this mean for you?   Markers will mark your work up to the word count maximum plus 10% and then will stop marking; therefore, all words which are more than the word count plus 10% will not be marked.   Where your word count is more than 10% below that specified, it is likely that this will result in a lack of analytical depth or relevant content, which will be reflected in the mark assigned.               What is in the word count?   The word count includes:   -?the main text, including in-text reference citations and quotations.   The word count does not include:   –       Appendices. These may be used to include supporting data, which may be too detailed or complex to include as a Table. They are not a device to incorporate material, which would otherwise cause you to exceed the word limit.   –       Title page –       Contents page –       Abstract/executive summary –       Tables, figures, legends –       Reference lists –       Acknowledgements      Assessment Instructions In all, six essay style questions are presented with their weightings. You are required to show evidence of reading and use examples of relevant business information systems to support your answers. The question in Section A is compulsory. You should answer only TWO questions from Section B.   Assessment   Section A is compulsory (Total Marks 40) (1000 Words)     Question 1 (1000 Words)   You are an Information Systems consultant for an ICT company.  Café Blue is a successful small regional café chain. Currently Café Blue does all their information management on paper! This includes, supply chain management and ordering, pay roll and accounting, and customer relations. They approach you as they want to move to an integrated computerised business information systems platform. Provide a concise overview, suitable for Café Blue’s board of directors, of the different levels and types of Information Systems, and the benefits they could provide to SMEs like Café Blue. (40 marks)     Section B Candidates should answer TWO questions (Total 60 Marks) (1500 Words)     Question 2 (750 Words)   Modern integrated business information systems platforms are used to collect large amounts of highly detailed data about company staff and customers. Using examples from real companies discuss the ethical and data security implications of collecting these types of data. What impact on society might these types of data collected have?   (30 marks)   Question 3 (750 Words)   Knowledge management systems improve how knowledge and expertise are managed in a company. Critically evaluate how knowledge management systems help make sure that all employees of a company have appropriate access to knowledge information when they need it. (30 marks)             Question 4 (750 Words)   Cosmic Engineering is a high-tech manufacturing start up. The company has been expanding and their Information Systems platform needs updating. Should Cosmic Engineering develop their own bespoke business information systems platform, or buy an off the shelf solution? Critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the two approaches. (30 marks)   Question 5 (750 Words)   A company wants to expand its business and improve its relationships with its customers. Using examples, evaluate how business information systems can assist companies with customer retention and building customer relationships. (30 marks)     Question 6 (750 Words)   Using case examples to support your answer, critically evaluate how relevant business information systems can improve the efficiency of a company’s supply chain, and its relationship with its suppliers. (30 marks)       END OF ASSESSMENT