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To the analysis, you must first choose an organization that you are interested in. The organization can be for-profit, non-profit, or must then address the following questions about the organization: 1. What is the history of the organization? 2. How has the governance of the organization evolved over time? Have there been any dramatic events that have changed how the organization is governed? 3. Is the governance structure of the organization unusual or unique in any way? 4. How many directors are there? What proportion of the directors are executive/non-executive? 5. Who are the dominant shareholders? How much of the firm do they own? 6. Is the CEO and Chairperson the same person? You are allowed to include graphs and tables of directors in your assignment. The length of the assignment should be about 2 pages (no shorter).

The purpose of the assignment is for students to evaluate the marketing elements comprising a sporting event (in person or virtual). Students will audit one sporting event and prepare an analysis of the experience. The student’s role in the sporting event audit will be that of a critical observer.   Students will analyze the experience from the perspective of a marketing consultant. As a consultant, you should describe strengths and weaknesses of the event. Make note of problems/concerns, and offer an idea (or ideas) on how to address any problem or concern. Additionally, as you reflect on the experience, offer at least two suggestions on how the sporting event experience for the consumer may be improved (these elements should be different than any problems/concerns noted).   Marketing mix elements of the event include (but are not limited to):   1. Product (the sporting event itself)   2. Price (tickets, concessions, merchandise, other)   3. Place (facility, atmosphere, may overlap with physical evidence)   4. Promotion (information about the event, signage, media elements, special promotions, etc.)   5. Physical Evidence (ancillary elements; may overlap with place)   6. Personnel (staff, ticket takers, concessions staff, security, etc.)   7. Process (what is involved in learning about the event, all the way through experiencing – attending- the event).   There may be more content associated with some items depending on the sporting event selected. For example, some sporting events may include media promotions, many may not.   An important element of your paper is to provide not just a listing of elements, but a reflection of your experience. Pay attention to the similarities and differences in the current event experience, compared to other experiences you have had.   Each paper will be submitted via BlackBoard and should be a maximum of eight (8) double-spaced pages (excluding any references and title page). It is expected that you will follow APA format. Each paper should include a balance of reflections and appraisal.

Please submit a Word document with your answers to the following questions. Please clearly identify which question you are answering by a number or by writing the question out. Please double space the assignment. 1. In the “Profit’s not always the point” video, the speaker suggests that profit is not always the major goal for a firm. In one or two paragraphs, discuss why he believes that there is more to a firm than profit. Remember to define the main term (profit, in this case) and cite facts that you use in your answer.  (link to video:  https://www.ted.com/talks/harish_manwani_profit_s_not_always_the_point?language=dz) 2. Based on the information provided in Illustration Capsule 2.4 (SEE SECOND PAGE FOR ILLUSTRATION CAPSULE 2.4), describe the ways in which Volkswagen did not fulfill the requirements of effective corporate governance. In one or two paragraphs, discuss how the board of directors sidestepped its obligations to protect shareholder interests? In one or two paragraphs, discuss how Volkswagen could better select its board of directors to avoid mistakes such as the emissions scandal?  Remember to define the main term (corporate governance, in this case) and cite facts that you use in your answer. 3. Using the information provided by the Organic Trade Association at https://ota.com/ and the Organic Report magazine at https://theorganicreport.com/, draw a five forces diagram for the organic food industry, and briefly discuss the nature and strength of each of the five competitive forces. Remember to define the main term (Porter’s five forces, in this case) and cite facts that you use in your answer. ? ILLUSTRATION CAPSUL 2.4: In 2015, Volkswagen admitted to installing “defeat devices” on at least 11 million vehicles with diesel engines. These devices enabled the cars to pass emis-sion tests, even though the engines actually emitted pollutants up to 40 times above what is allowed in the United States. Current estimates are that it will cost the company at least €7 billion to cover the cost of repairs and lawsuits. Although management must have been involved in approving the use of cheating devices, the Volkswagen supervisory board has been unwilling to accept any responsibility. Some board members even questioned whether it was the board’s responsibility to be aware of such problems, stating “matters of technical expertise were not for us” and “the scandal had nothing, not one iota, to do with the advisory board.” Yet governing boards do have a responsibility to be well informed, to provide oversight, and to become involved in key decisions and actions. So what caused this corporate governance failure? Why is this the third time in the past 20 years that Volkswagen has been embroiled in scandal? The key feature of Volkswagen’s board that appears to have led to these issues is a lack of independent directors. However, before explaining this in more detail it is important to understand the German governance model. German corporations operate two-tier governance structures, with a management board, and a separate supervisory board that does not contain any current executives. In addition, German law requires large companies to have at least 50 percent supervisory board representation from workers. This structure is meant to provide more oversight by independent board members and greater involvement by a wider set of stakeholders. In Volkswagen’s case, these objectives have been effectively circumvented. Although Volkswagen’s supervisory board does not include any current management, the chairmanship appears to be a revolving door of former senior executives. Ferdinand Piëch, the chair during the scandal, was CEO for 9 years prior to becoming chair in 2002. Martin Winterkorn, the recently ousted CEO, was expected to become supervisory board chair prior to the scandal. The company continues to elevate management to the supervisory board even though they have presided over past scandals. Hans Dieter Poetsch, the newly appointed chair, was part of the management team that did not inform the supervisory board of the EPA investigation for two weeks.  VW also has a unique ownership structure where a single family, Porsche, controls more than 50 percent of voting shares. Piëch, a family member and chair until 2015, forced out CEOs and installed unqualified family members on the board, such as his former nanny and current wife. He also pushed out independent-minded board members, such as Gerhard Cromme, author of Germany’s corporate governance code. The company has lost numerous independent directors over the past 10 years, leaving it with only one non-shareholder, non-labor representative. Although Piëch has now been removed, it is unclear that Volkswagen’s board has solved the underlying problem. Shareholders have seen billions of dollars wiped away and the Volkswagen brand tarnished. As long as the board continues to lack independent directors, change will likely be slow

This is for a Federal Government (GOVT 2305) class. Must use at least 10 scholarly sources. Must be arranged chronologically (before, within, after). Include both the bad and good side of the government in the 2008 financial crisis.  Must be at least 8 pages, excluding the references page.  Please keep in mind, do not simply describe the happenings in the financial crisis. Rather, talk about the government policies and actions of that time that could be reasons for the financial crisis, what government policies and actions were made or altered during the financial crisis and their effects, what government policies or actions did the government take afterwards and what effect they and and are still having on us today. I have attached a sample writing uploaded by the professor.

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.    Due Thursday    Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:    Identify the main sources of revenue for and the largest expenditures made by federal, state, and local governments.     Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Rachel 26 minutes ago, at 3:40 PM NEW Class,   The main sources of revenue for the federal government comes from taxes charged via income taxes, payroll taxes and corporate taxes. Furthermore, state and local governments also earn a majority of their revenue through the collection of various taxes to include, sales tax and property taxes. The taxes collected by the federal government are largely spent on things like social security, medicare, and other health care programs. On the other hand, the taxes collected at the state and local levels are largely spent on things like education, heath and there social service programs. Most people are aware of the obvious expenditures for governments like roads and other public areas because we use them often. However, not many people realize that other social service programs and even some housing assistance programs are paid for in large part by taxes collected through sales tax, property taxes and other avenues. Overall, taxes allow all of us the opportunity to contribute towards the well being of everyone and the enjoyment of life in our particular areas, even if many are not too fond of them.   References   https://www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/state-and-local-finance-initiative/state-and-local-backgrounders/state-and-local-expenditures Freda 15 hours ago, at 1:00 AM NEW One of the main resources of revenue is taxes. Taxes represents the largest source of revenue for state and local governments. State and local governments tend to obtain the largest portion of tax revenues from property taxes and sales and gross receipts taxes. State and local governments collect tax revenues from three primary sources: income, sales, and property taxes to fund projects that the government have planned. Another large source of revenue is individual income taxes. Income and sales taxes make up the majority of combined state tax revenue, while property taxes are the largest source of tax revenue for local governments, including school districts. Education is number one in government spending. The next most spending would be from public welfare. as well as insurance trust expenditures, and utilities. State and local governments spend most of their resources on education, health, and social service programs. These are programs that mean the most in a community   With federal spending, it can be divided into three different categories which are mandatory, discretionary, and interest on the debt. Mandatory spending has a lot of parts, but the largest ones are major healthcare programs (Medicare and Medicaid) and Social Security. | NEW Laurie 11/3/20, 2:42 PM The basic answer to this question is simplistic. The government receives its primary sources of revenue from taxes. These are primarily the income taxes we pay as individuals and as corporations. As we consider this, we should reflect on the recent legislation that was passed by Congress and signed by the President. While all Americans were granted a filing extension till July 15th, those Americans receiving refunds were encouraged to file quickly. The government also authorized many payouts to Americans and to small businesses to ease the strain of the stay at home restrictions many are faced with making them unable to go to work and forcing the closing of many small business to avoid close contact of individuals. One has only to Google the National Debt Clock to know where our national debt currently is. As the debt continues to increase, and as many nations are faced with the same economic constraints as the United States due to Covid-19, what methods can the government use to fund these outlays of cash. No, there will not be the physical printing of money. That does not happen., That would cause rampant inflation and that would be worse than any imaginable effects from a recession. What will the effects be on future ability to raise capital?   The government normally funds national defense, public welfare, and highways, as they are public goods. What is the definition of a public good and how does it differ from a common or private good? How do you feel these funding’s will be affected by the recent legislation?

Please read the case study: “Technology, a Songwriter, and United Airlines” in your textbook. In your own words, as you read this chapter, see if you can (a) describe whether the action taken by United Airlines to repair the damage done by Carroll’s video was adequate, (b) discuss the actions that United Airlines should take to prevent future customer service incidents.The complete story is atwww.davecarrollmusic.com  (Links to an external site.)  and click on “News” and then “United Breaks Guitars.” Discuss your comments in 2 paragraphs.

QuickBooks Desktop records revenue when an invoice is generated even though cash has not been received. Is this an acceptable practice? Why or why not?

listen to Podcast: A Good Walk Spoiled  Prompt: Why can private country clubs in Los Angeles get away with paying so little in property taxes? Do you think this is fair? Do you think such a system can change? Why or why not? Instructions: http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/11-a-good-walk-spoiled  (Links to an external site.)

Locate any report or periodical article that contains at least two different graphical representations of data or use one of the supplied articles. Interpret the graphs and present your findings in a brief PowerPoint presentation (6 slides). You may choose to explain the points in your 5-8 minute presentation with a recorded voice-over or include detailed presenter’s notes in the PowerPoint slides. Business administrators and managers are often called upon to interpret data that analysts have provided to them. This requires an understanding of the data sources (when, where, and how data is collected; formatted or stored; and used), as well as what that data looks like and how it can be summarized. In this first assessment, you are asked to locate any report or periodical article used in a business context of interest to you that contains at least two different graphical representations of data. You will interpret the graphical data representations and present your findings in a brief PowerPoint deck, as if you were presenting during a company meeting. Scenario: You are an analyst in a business. You may choose a real or fictional business of interest. Any business that has practical meaning for you is an appropriate choice for this assessment. You have been given you a report containing some graphs and charts and must interpret and explain two of them at a department meeting. You have been invited to be one of many presenters at a departmental meeting that employees of all levels will attend. You have been allotted 5–8 minutes, and the purpose of your speech is to explain the two charts or tables that your analyst has given you. Instructions: Select two graphical representations of data, such as pie charts, bar charts, scatter plots and trend lines, or tables. You may use published articles, annual report graphics from publicly traded companies, or any published business report. A list of appropriate articles has been compiled for this assessment. You may select one of the articles from the list in Resources or find your own article that meets the criteria. If you cannot find any published data graphics, you may create them.  Identify the business context, such as an online store, a brick-and-mortar business, year-end review, product kickoff, recently merged or new IPO company, or a family-owned business. This company background information should help explain why the data is relevant.  Interpret your chosen data representation in the context of the business situation. The following are typical questions an analyst would use to interpret the data: What is being measured (the variables)? What are the relationships among the variables? What are the trends in the data? How can the data be applied in the business context? Create an effective 6-slide PowerPoint presentation that could be presented at a departmental meeting. An effective PowerPoint presentation for this purpose typically includes: 1 title slide, APA formatted. 1 introduction slide explaining the business context. 1 slide for each of the two graphics in your report. You may insert or paste the charts and include an appropriate citation (2 total slides for this portion of the presentation). Explain the meaning of each graphical data representation. 1 conclusion slide in which you explain how the data may affect the business context or how each graph may be applied in your business context to inform decision making. 1 slide with APA-formatted references, including the source of each graph. Prepare a short speech that presents your analysis so that it is relevant to people of all levels of the company.

Small Assignment: Choose a country you are interested in and one of the four immigration eras we discussed, and research the following on your own: (1) What were the main episodes of emigration out of or immigration into that country? (2) What were some of the root causes of such emigration/immigration flows? (3) For emigration what countries did people go to? For immigration, where did people come from? Responses need not be more than 1-3 paragraphs. This is a short assignment.