Q1 – Case 3 Revisited … OH NO! (5 points)
Need to go back and access the Excel spreadsheet from last week and answer the following questions.
Forecast (exponential smoothing) Model A using the September 110 value
Forecast (exponential smoothing) Model A using a “replaced” value
Show both graphs
Looking at the March forecast, quantify the differences between the two forecasting techniques. Is it significant? Explain.
Q2 – Balanced Scorecard (9 points)
With the attachment included, answer the following questions.
Wearing your manager’s hat, what is your assessment of this company’s performance (at least 2 paragraphs … details!!!)?
What is your professional opinion (or experience) with Customer, Supplier, and Employee Surveys? How can they be most effective?
Which measure’s “directional arrow” is pointing the wrong direction?
From a manager’s perspective what can we do to get the measure back in line? Give me two specific actions for each RED measure.
Q3 – Opinion and Research (5 points)
Take a position on the follow statement:
“The future of business will be dependent on globalization and taking advantage of cheap labor around the world OR technology advances will drive business opportunities domestically.”
Pick a side of the statement and support your argument with two current sources.
Author: admin
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Title: Forecasting and Performance Assessment in Business Operations
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Addressing Mental Health Stigma in the United States: Strategies for Education, Support, and Cultural Awareness
Instructions
Write a 3-4 page paper in APA format (double spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font) addressing the questions below. Ensure your paper includes a cover page. Lack of proper APA style will result in a deduction of 5 points.
Questions to Address
Prevalence of Mental Disorders in the US
According to the textbook and lecture, how common are mental disorders in the United States?
Are mental disorders becoming more common, and if so, what might be contributing to this trend?
Personal Experience
Have you ever known someone who has dealt with a mental disorder? Without revealing personal identities, describe how their experience affected your perception of mental health.
Cultural Influence
How does culture play a role in the perception and treatment of mental health disorders? Provide examples of how different cultures might approach mental health differently.
Addressing Social Stigma
What are some effective ways to address the social stigma associated with mental health? Discuss strategies at both individual and societal levels.
Role of Social Media
Does social media play a role in shaping perceptions of mental health? Discuss both positive and negative impacts.
Education and Awareness
How can education systems contribute to overcoming social stigma and stereotypes related to mental health? Propose specific programs or curricula that could be implemented.
Support Systems
What kinds of support systems are available for individuals dealing with mental health disorders? Evaluate the effectiveness of these systems and suggest areas for improvement.
Submission Guidelines
Length: 3-4 full pages (not including cover page and references)
Format: APA (7th edition)
Evaluation Criteria
Content Quality: Depth and accuracy of responses to the questions
Critical Thinking: Evidence of critical analysis and personal reflection
APA Formatting: Adherence to APA style guidelines for the cover page.
Grammar and Writing: Clarity, coherence, and correct grammar usage
Additional Questions for Consideration
How do mental health stigmas differ between various demographic groups (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity)?
What role does the healthcare system play in either perpetuating or combating mental health stigma?
Discuss the impact of recent global events (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) on mental health and associated stigmas.
How can technology (e.g., telehealth, mental health apps) help in reducing stigma and providing support?
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“Excel Implementation and Model Analysis for Workload Management”
You are doing the questions 2.3 and 2.4 which are, 2.3: Shortly describe your approach for performing the implementation on excel. It also says in the question that you need to “Provide a neat and clear implementation in the excel file” but you are not doing it, you are not doing the calculations on excel. You are only doing the description of the implementation on excel. And the question 2.4 is: Use the results of the model to answer this question. You should answer these questions according to the answers of questions 2.1 and 2.2. I am putting the answers of the questions 2.1 and 2.2 here. The question 2.1 was: “Identify the flow units. Explain the calculations needed to construct the workload matrix.” and the question 2.2 was: “Explain the variables, the objective function and the constraints in your model.” You need to use and look at the answers of the questions 2.1 and 2.2 to write the questions 2.3 and 2.4. YOU ARE DOING THE QUESTIONS 2.3 AND 2.4, NOT 2.1 AND 2.2!!! I am also putting an example assignment from the past year so that you can understand how the writing should be and what the context is.
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“Maximizing Student Achievement: Analyzing the Use of Title I and ESA Funds in a School District”
Title I Federal Funds and ESA funds – Each candidate will determine the total amount of Tile I Funding and ESA (formally NSLA) funds that are spent in their school. Candidate will breakdown the amounts in each category as to how they are spent (personnel, materials and supplies, technology, professional development, etc.) The explanation of how these funds are used to improve student achievement will be explained in narrative format. A table or spreadsheet showing the amounts should be included. Also do a reflection paragraph on how this relates to Standard 6.1, 6.3
Standard 6.1
Program completers understand and demonstrate the capacity to
evaluate, develop, and implement management, communication, technology, school-level governance,
and operation systems that support each student’s learning needs and promote the mission and vision of
the school.
Standard 6.3
Program completers understand and demonstrate the capacity to
reflectively evaluate, communicate about, and implement laws, rights, policies, and regulations to
promote student and adult success and well-being.
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The Allure of Binge-Watching: Causes and Weaknesses
Respond to ONE of the following questions:
You have read about the effects of binge-watching. What are some things that may cause a person to binge-watch a tv series or multiple shows at one time? Were there weaknesses in Clay’s presentation? If so, what type of revision would you suggest?
Does Shaw’s essay contain a clear cause/effect strategy? If yes, list the causes and then the effects in order of their appearance. If you feel the organization does not clearly convey a cause/effect strategy, what would you change to make it clearer? Be specific.
From the assigned cause/effect readings, choose the one you believe to be the WEAKEST in its support of the main topic. Why is it the weakest? What would you do to improve the piece of reading? Be specific with details, placement of those details, additional points you would make, points you would remove, etc.
Note: To earn full credit for this graded discussion, post at least two times. First, post your own thoughts. This post should be substantial (containing at least 250-300 words). Next, respond to the post of another student. Remember to follow the rules of netiquette. Be polite, professional, and thoughtful. This post should contain at least 100-150 words. All posts need to be in your own words. -
ACC 330 Project Two: Tax Planning and Analysis Presentation Tax Planning Recommendations for Clients Slide 1: Title: Tax Planning Recommendations for Clients Speaker notes: – Hello everyone, today we will be discussing tax planning recommendations for our clients based on their individual profiles. – Tax planning is the process of organizing
ACC 330 Project Two Guidelines and Rubric
Competency
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:
Apply tax laws, regulations, and codes to tax planning
Present tax positions and relevant research to stakeholders
Scenario
As a new junior accountant, your firm requests that you spend time interacting with clients on a one-on-one basis, including discussing results of prepared tax returns. This allows clients the opportunity to ask questions and to better understand their tax situation. You have been provided with several client files to review and will select one set of prepared tax returns to analyze from Client Tax Profile B found in the Supporting Materials section below. You will also be given tax planning scenarios within each client’s profile to compare. You began this work when you completed Module Six Case Study.
To gain practical experience in completing this task, you will present your analysis of each return and applicable tax planning scenario to a senior manager within the firm. In your presentation, you will explain the types of federal law sources used to prepare the return and the tax position(s) taken. In addition, you will address any tax planning considerations for the client, including identifying research necessary to make favorable suggestions and addressing the potential for tax avoidance or tax evasion based on the clients’ request to modify their current tax situation.
Instead of an in-person presentation, you will record a presentation using Bongo. You will prepare PowerPoint slides with images and content to present research completed for this project, the makeup of the client’s current tax position, and tax planning suggestions to assist the client in the future, as well as verbally showcase those slides in your Bongo presentation. You will include detailed speaker notes highlighting the important points you want to emphasize regarding the client’s current tax position and suggested tax planning.
Directions
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Explain the federal tax law sources used in each of the prepared tax returns. Include the following:
IRC code
Tax tables
1-2 slides
Speaker notes
Explain the filing requirements for the tax position taken in each of the prepared tax returns. Include the following:
Filing status
Qualifying dependents/relatives claimed, if applicable
1-2 slides
Speaker notes
Explain taxable and non-taxable income. Consider the following:
Taxable sources of income
Profiles with non-taxable income
Non-taxable income qualifications
Reporting of non-taxable income
1-2 slides
Speaker notes
Justify deductions taken in each of the prepared tax returns. Consider the following:
Standard versus itemized deductions
Deductions taken on prepared returns
1-2 slides
Speaker notes
Evaluate tax credits applied in each of the prepared tax returns. Consider the following:
Applicable credits taken
1-2 slides
Speaker notes
Describe client profiles to assist with tax planning preparations. Include the following:
High-level points from the profile(s) to determine clients’ goals
Relevant factors that could impact the tax planning process
1 slide
Speaker notes
Identify research necessary to find applicable tax planning solutions for the clients in each scenario. Include the following:
Methods for assessing the client’s tax situation for future tax planning
Sources applicable to tax year in question to answer tax questions for the client’s scenario
Income limitations (i.e., earned income, income thresholds)
Decisions for any dependents
1 slide
Speaker notes
Describe the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion in addressing the client profiles. Include the following:
How tax planning can help reduce tax liability in a legal way
What would be considered tax evasion
1 slide
Speaker notes
Evaluate benefits of tax planning for the clients. Include the following:
How to minimize tax liability to improve clients’ future tax situation
1 slide
Speaker notes
Create tax planning recommendations based on client profiles. Include the following:
Steps that will improve tax position based on each client’s goals (i.e., applicable tax planning solutions)
Suggestions of how clients can do their taxes differently over the coming year to achieve their goals (i.e., changes that could be made to implement a tax planning strategy not currently applicable)
Examples of how clients can improve tax position for the upcoming year
2-4 slides
Speaker notes
Bongo Auto Analysis is a tool that rates your video content for clarity, use of filler words, and speaking rate. Using this feature is optional for this assignment. You may, however, want to use it to get immediate feedback on your work, which you can then revise and submit.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
how to record and submit and individual assignment in bongo
https://snhu.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0032145
how to create captions in bongo
https://snhu.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sys_kb_id=3b5cb8ca1b46b4507edeeb10604bcbcf
RESEARCH RESOURCES
https://uscode.house.gov/browse/prelim@title26&edition=prelim
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/prior-year
https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/tax-code-regulations-and-official-guidance -
“Observing Schizophrenia Symptoms in Public Spaces and the Importance of Short Reports” As a psychology student, I have always been intrigued by the complexities of mental disorders and how they manifest in individuals. One instance that stands out to me is when
Week 9 psychology post
Discussion Topic
Describe some people you have seen on the subway or public places or other settings, where the person appeared to exhibit symptoms or behaviors of schizophrenia disorder. Describe the behaviors you observed and how it made you feel.
Week 9 writing post
Have you ever had to write a report? Please discuss. Also, discuss why short reports are vital to a company, organization or business.
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Title: Thread Synchronization and Concurrent Execution using Pthreads and Semaphores/Condition Variables in C/C++ on a Linux VM
theoretical questions and solving two programming problems in C/C++ on a Linux VM, focusing on thread synchronization and concurrent execution using pthreads and semaphores/condition variables.
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“Exploring Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing: An APA Research Paper and PowerPoint Presentation”
Instructions:
1.
For this assignment, each group will engage in a
research activity and submit an APA format word document and PowerPoint
Presentation format that summarizes your topic of ethical dilemma.
a.
APA format word document paper should include
the following content:
i. The student/group will identify a major ethical dilemma in nursing facing the profession of nursing and
succinctly analyze and discuss the issue using supporting
professional documentation
using scholarly nursing research and evidenced-based practice information
(1point)
ii. The
paper addresses the following:
1.
Describes and analyzes the ethical issue using either the Utilitarian or the Deontological approach.
(2 points)
2.
Takes a pro or con view of
the issue and provides the argument in support of your view. (2
point)
3.
How might strategies be used to prevent or to minimize conflict? What strategies might be applied if conflict does
arise? (2 points)
4.
The ethical dilemma in nursing considered important in today’s health care organization. (2
points)
5.
How might ethical dilemma in nursing alter
your way of caring for patients in nursing? (1 points)
6.
The paper is a minimum of 6
pages in length. The page length is including title page and reference page. (1
point)
7.
The introduction provides
sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. (1 points)
8.
The conclusion is logical,
flows, and reviews the major points. (1 points)
9.
Minimum 10 peer reviewed references
(1 point)
10.
The paper/presentation is
consistent with APA 6th edition guidelines (1point)
b.
Power
Point Presentation Format Assignment should include the following content:
i. The student/group will identify a major ethical dilemma in nursing facing the profession of nursing and
succinctly analyze and discuss the issue using supporting
professional documentation
using scholarly nursing research and evidenced-based practice information
(1point)
ii. The
presentation addresses the following:
1.
Describes and analyzes the ethical issue using either the Utilitarian or the Deontological approach.
(2 points)
2.
Takes a pro or con view of
the issue and provides the argument in support of your view. (2
point)
3.
How might strategies be used to prevent or to minimize conflict? What strategies might be applied if conflict does
arise? (2 points)
4.
The ethical dilemma in nursing considered important in today’s health care organization. (2
points)
5.
How might ethical dilemma in nursing alter
your way of caring for
patients in nursing? (1
points)
6.
The presentation lists major points in the
slides, including detailed explanations in the speaker notes section that correlate to each point. (1 point)
7.
The presentation includes videos,
audio, photos, diagrams, or
graphs as appropriate. (1 point)
8.
The presentation is 12 to
15 Microsoft PowerPoint slides in length. (0.5 point) Adheres to time limit
of a minimum of 15 minutes (0.5 point)
9.
Minimum 10 peer reviewed references
(1 point)
10. The paper/presentation is consistent with APA 6th edition
guidelines (1point)
Final
Exam Group Project: Special Topics
APA format Research Paper
(15 points) 6%
Group Power Point Presentation
(15 points) 6%
Self and peer group evaluation APA format
(10 points) 4%
Self & peer group evaluation Power Point format
(10 points) 4%
TOTAL
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Reforming Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws: A Critical Examination of Current Calls for Change
Instructions: Mandatory minimum sentencing requires that offenders serve a predetermined term in prison for certain crimes. Judges are bound by law to enforce the mandatory minimum sentences. Explain the reasons why there have been calls to repeal or reform mandatory minimum sentencing laws. Based on your findings, are you in favor of repealing mandatory minimum sentencing laws?
The assignment is due on or before Sunday of Week 3 at 11:59 pm EST. Each student submission must be a minimum of 3 full pages (top to bottom) with APA 7th edition citations and references. Each student submission MUST be uploaded as a Word Doc attachment.
All assignments must be written in an academic tone. Remember, an academic essay is not to be written like you are having a casual conversation with your friends. Do not include slang or foul language unless you are quoting someone.
Lengthy direct quotes are not permitted. Direct quotes, if used, must be limited to a few words. As university students, you are expected to paraphrase and cite. For more information on properly citing sources in your assignments please refer to the APA 7th edition manual. While the assignments are to include an examination of current research on a particular problem, they also need to include the student’s careful and informed analysis of the problem.
Remember each assignment must be submitted as a Word Doc attachment. You must use a 12-point Times New Roman font. Margins will also need to be 1 inch on all sides.
Each assignment will need to include the following:
An APA formatted title page.
The original question is at the top of the essay (serves as the abstract).
The body of your response must be a minimum of 3 pages.
A reference page formatted to APA 7th edition.
A minimum of two current, scholarly references per assignment published within the past 5-10 years. Hint: the more recent the source, the better. Web sources can be used, though they must come from credible sources such as government agencies, academics, and private agencies with a strong scholarly reputation within the community they serve.
Furthermore, do not use encyclopedias, dictionaries, newspapers (unless otherwise permitted), and popular magazines. It is important to remember that this is an undergraduate-level class, and you are required to submit undergraduate-level work, which is backed up by academically credible material. If you have a question about the quality of a potential resource, please email your professor.
You are encouraged to use the library to locate the needed material. Additionally, at the bottom of this syllabus is a list of acceptable organizations and groups found on the World Wide Web which you can use to find material for your assignments