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Student Autobiography Worksheet

Answer the following questions about your family’s background or a family of your choice (all that you know or can find out).

· When did your/their family(ies) come to the U.S.?

Family members that I have talk to say that some came in the country in the early 1900’s.

· From where did your/their family(ies) come?

Exsisting family members that I have spoken to tell me that some came through Mexico.

· Do you trace your/their family heritage to more than one country outside the U.S.? Which countries?

Exsisting family members that have traced family heritage tell me that some come from Germany, Italy and Mexico.

· What language(s) did your/their relatives speak?

Spanish and German.

· Do you or any of your/their relatives speak a non-English language? Which language(s)?

I speak Spanish and all family members that I know speak Spanish.

· Were you or any of your or their family being researched have family that was adopted? How has this impacted your/their ability to know your/their family’s history?

Family members that have traced have not found that anyone was adopted.

· To which race(s) or ethnic group(s) do your/their ancestors belong?

White (German) and Brown (Spanish ancestry).

· How do you define your/their racial/ethnic identity?

Personally Mexican.

· Are you/they a first-generation American?

We are the 3rd generation.

· If you/they have any Native American heritage, know someone else who does, or find a celebrity that does, please answer the three questions below:

· Do you have some Native American heritage (or Amerindian heritage from other countries in the Americas)? From which tribe (s) is this heritage? Be as specific as possible.

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· Are you a formal member of the tribe (s)?

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· Do you consider your / their Native American identity? If so, which tribe (s) do you belong to?

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Combine these answers into a statement (350 to 700 words) defining your / their complex identity.

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Assignment 3: Business And Governance

i need 12 hour 400-800 word

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Unit IV Essay 

Using the reading material from the textbook (pp. 139-162), Components of an Emergency Operations Plan, analyze the components of the Emergency Operations Plan (2013) for Holderness, New Hampshire. Write a two-page essay (500 words). In the analysis, discuss the following: 

1. Does the plan include the components of an Emergency Operations Plan? 

2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the plan? 

3. Could the plan be improved and how? 

All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Submit the assignment in APA style (6th ed.) format to include a title page, content (2 pages), and a references page. 

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Introduction to Assignment

In modules 5 and 6, you've learned about the historical change in capitalism and about how heterodox economists approach understanding the workings and influence of large business enterprises.  One of the things that heterodox economists emphasize is that businesses actively organize governance structures across individual markets and industries, as well as across entire economies.  These structures define what can be owned and sold, how competitors will interact with each other, legal norms, and many other elements of what could be called 'the rules of the game'.  (Note that 'governance structure' here does not mean the same as 'the government'.  While a government body–for instance, a city council, state legislature, supreme court, or the US Congress–may be involved, the governance structure of a market could just as well have been developed in the form a private agreements, contracts, or 'understandings' between businesses.  Likewise, it could be reflected in the the 'corporate culture', for instance, that favors employees with backgrounds in finance for leadership roles in large corporations.)  

Assignment Details

In this assignment, you will find a newspaper or magazine article that discusses:

1. some element of the governance structure in which businesses operate, and

2. how businesses have sought to influence that structure

Once you've found and read your article, you will write an essay of 400-800 words which will include the following

· A reference to where the article can be found (the name and edition of the newspaper or magazine, or simply the URL link to the webpage)

· A brief summary of the article

· An explanation of how this is an instance of businesses influencing the governance structure in which they operate (see below for full details of what is expected in this regard)

· A reflection on the economic, political, social, technological, and/or moral significance of the article

Your essay should be explicit about…

· what (private, for-profit) businesses are involved,

· what their interests are,

· what elements of the governance structure (the 'rules of the game') of their markets are at issue,

· how the market governance structure impacts those business' interests, and

· how those businesses have sought to develop, oppose, or change that governance structure.

Your essay should also explicitly draw one or more connections to the course material from modules 5 and 6.

Example

For instance, a recent CNet article describes the joint lobbying efforts of Uber and Lyft to overturn regulations in Austin, Texas concerning background checks for the ride-sharing companies' drivers.  In this instance, the particular element of governance structure is the background checks for Uber and Lyft's drivers.  This, of course, affects the costs and speed of hiring for the two companies as well as the likelihood of criminal behavior by the drivers.  Explicit connections could be drawn between this story and the Megacorp chapter in your textbook, for instance, which mentions Uber specifically.  Or you could discuss the companies' lobbying efforts as an attempt to influence the structure of the production process, indicated by arrow 1 in figure 4 of that chapter.

Grading Criteria

Your submission will be graded according to the following criteria:

· Appropriate article, including reference and summary

· Appropriate length

· Demonstrating an understanding of the relevant course material (lectures and textbook) and how it relates to your topic

· Constructing a well-reasoned, clear essay in your own words.  (Be sure to avoid excessive quoting and to avoid plagiarism.  For more information, refer to the syllabus.)

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The analysis of current strategy and competitor analysis you conducted last module impressed the senior vice president. She now needs you to delve into the brands and analyze them by conducting a business unit analysis and presenting your findings in a three-part PowerPoint presentation.

Research the Harley-Davidson (H-D) Web site for each brand, and review the annual report for relevant details of the size, scope, target market, services and amenities, and other salient points of differentiation. Include these details in Part I of your PowerPoint presentation.

From the research and analysis of the business units, identify:

• A description of each brand that provides a clear picture of the brand and its place in the overall portfolio of Harley-Davidson.
• The target market of each brand.
• How the brands are alike and how they differ.
• A preliminary analysis of any gaps that exist in the portfolio that might lead to opportunities to add to the brands.
• Your analysis of possible merger/acquisition/joint venture possibilities and what would be achieved or accomplished through the merger/acquisition/joint venture.

Part II: SWOT Analysis

Perform a SWOT analysis for Harley-Davidson and include this information in Part II of your PowerPoint presentation.

• Based on the internal analyses of the SWOT analysis, assess the functional areas, resources, capabilities, and strengths H-D possesses. Please be sure to cover the following functional areas in your assessment:
   
• Marketing: New product development, integrated marketing planning, marketing communications, and building customer loyalty.
• Operations: Quality, service, and consistent execution.
• Human Resources: Hiring, training, developing talent, and performance planning. Avoided lawsuits and bad PR due to its hiring practices. Is ethical in its HR practices.
• Executive Leadership: Industry knowledge and experience, vision about where the industry is heading, and strategy execution.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Strategic sourcing of input, vendor management, integrated IS, and joint forecasting with suppliers.
• Corporate Responsibility and Ethics: Concern for corporate citizenship and the environment. Present any potential ethical concerns as well.
• Safety and Quality: How the motorcycle industry is dealing with safety and quality issues.
• Part III: Growth and Profitability Strategies
  In addition, the executive board is interested in your ideas about bold strategies for the future. The strategies you recommend will have to contribute to growth and profitability, as outlined in the Annual Report.
  You will want to pay special attention to exploring vertical integration, strategic alliances, and the internal growth of new brands entering new geographic markets, and/or additional acquisitions.
  Consider the following:
• Is Harley-Davidson, Inc., (H-D) competing in the right businesses, given the opportunities and threats present in the external environment? If not, how can H-D realign its diversification strategy to achieve a competitive advantage?
  This may include additional diversification to take advantage of opportunities such as further vertical integration.
• Is the corporation managing its portfolio in a way that creates synergy among its businesses? If so, what additional businesses should it consider adding to its portfolio?

After you have reviewed the growth and profitability strategies, create a list of possible strategies to present a full range of ideas.

Part III of your presentation should include your complete list—all potential ideas—for the senior vice president. This is your chance to be creative.

Next, rank your ideas from best to worst. To do this, keep in mind several things such as fit with current strategy, resources and capabilities, and difficulty of execution.

For each of your top five ideas, add the following:

• Briefly describe the strategy.
• Why you picked it as one of the top five.

Think about such things as:

• Does the strategy build on current competencies and foster horizontal relationships among brands? In other words, what can be leveraged or shared? What are the pros and cons of this strategy?

Your PowerPoint Feasibility Study presentation will also include slides pertaining to the following assessments:

• Part I: Identification of size, scope, target market, services, amenities, and points of differentiation.
• Part II: SWOT analysis that includes marketing, operations, human resources, executive leadership, supply chain optimization, corporate responsibility, ethics, safety, and quality.
• Part III: Growth and profitability strategies, including your top five strategic ideas and support.

Submit the PowerPoint Feasibility Study presentation to the senior vice president so that she can review the alternatives and provide you with feedback about your ideas.

Submit your presentation to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned .  

Assignment 3 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsAssignment ComponentsDescribe Harley-Davidson’s brand, including its target market, how the brands differ, business units, and its place in the overall portfolio of H-D.16Identify opportunities to add to the brands based on current gaps in the portfolio.20Assuming H-D participates in a merger, select a strategy and discuss the benefits of the strategy for H-D.24Provide a SWOT analysis on H-D’s functional areas: Marketing, Operations, HR, and Executive Leadership.32Provide a SWOT analysis on H-D’s functional areas: Supply Chain Optimization, Corporate Responsibility & Ethics, and Safety & Quality.32Recommend growth and profitability strategies for H-D. Rank and describe your top five options for the Sr. VP. Include a justification.32Presentation StandardsOrganization (12)
Usage and Mechanics (12)
APA Elements (16)
Style (4)44Total:200 

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read both “Limitations to Evidence-Based Practice” and “Rationale and Standards of Evidence-Based Practice,”and listen to the Case Studies in Non-evidence Based Treatment Part One. 

For your initial post, you will choose one of the case studies from this week’s audio file selection on which to base your remarks. Based on the available information, evaluate the symptoms and presenting problems for the patient in the chosen case study and propose a provisional diagnosis. Describe one evidence-based treatment for this diagnosis and provide a rationale for your choice. Research at least two peer-reviewed articles to support your evidence-based treatment selection.

References:

Brewer, S., Cervantes, E., & Simpelo, V. (2014). Case studies in non-evidence-based treatment: Part one Preview the documentView in a new window [Audio file]. College of Health and Human Services, Ashford University: San Diego, CA.

Maier, T. (2012). Limitations to evidence-based practice. In P. Sturmey & M. Hersen (Series Eds.). Handbook of evidence-based practice in clinical psychology: Vol. 2. Adult disorders. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons.

Mudford, O. C., McNeill, R., Walton, L., & Phillips, K. J. (2012). Rationale and standards of evidence-based practice. In P. Sturmey & M. Hersen (Series Eds.), Handbook of evidence-based practice in clinical psychology: Vol. 1. Child and adolescent disorders. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons.

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Companies often try to keep accounting earnings growing at a relatively steady pace in an effort to avoid large swings in earnings from period to period. They also try to manage earnings targets.  Reflect on these practices and discuss the following in your discussion post.

Are these practices ethical?

What are two tactics that a financial manager can use to manage earnings?

What are the implications for cash flow and shareholder wealth?

Using the financial balance sheet as displayed in the text, provide an example of how purchasing an asset or issuing stocks or bonds could potentially impact earnings targets.

Your post should be 200-250 words in length

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In his book, The Human Side of Enterprise, Douglas McGregor (1960) proposed two theories by which employee motivation can be viewed. He called the theories, Theory X and Theory Y. Both of these theories are based on the premise that management's role is to assemble the factors of production, including people, for the economic benefit of the firm. Beyond this point, the two theories of management diverge. Essentially, Theory X assumes that people work only for money and security, whereas Theory Y proposes that not only money and security, but also self-actualization and intrinsic rewards drive individuals to achieve their goals.

 Refer to a minimum of three different scholarly sources 

Complete the following:

• Describe the main points of each theory.
• Relate McGregor’s approach to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (1943), explaining how employees can be motivated and satisfy their different levels of needs under each of the theories proposed by McGregor.
• Support your positions with scholarly citations.

Write your initial response in a minimum of 300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

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Students encounter many challenges in the online learning experience. They must master not only the course content but also the technology and environment through which they access the course content. By understanding the barriers and challenges that online learners face, you can more effectively design, develop, and facilitate online courses.

In this Discussion, you and your colleagues will analyze potential barriers to student learning in an online learning environment and discuss how you as instructors might overcome those barriers.

By Day 3

Post a response to the following:

• Describe a potential barrier to student learning and how it manifests itself in the online classroom
• What could you do as an online instructor to mitigate the impact of these barriers? Be specific.
• Identify elements from the Learning Resources that informed your response

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Scareware and Famous Threats "Please respond to the following:

• Determine how scareware has become a serious threat and why you believe that users often fall victim to this form of hoax.
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• discuss the different famous malware threats, the specifics of each threat, how they worked, why they were or were not successful, and how they were eventually defeated. Compare and contrast the two selected malware threats and explain which you believe was the strongest threat and why.

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