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Sociologist 1

Sociological tools can be used in a variety of professions. For this assignment, describe the working life of a professional sociologist of your choice from the following link. Select one and then google them to find out more about them. 

 

https://www.quora.com/Who-are-the-worlds-most-notable-living-sociologists

 

Next, describe how you might use your sociological training in your own career (current or future).

 

Submit a typed five-page report (double-spaced, including a title page and a reference page, 12-point font, with one-inch margins) formatted in American Sociological Association (ASA) style.

HOMEWORK BA 212

Companies have to file annual reports with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). The aim of the filling is to promote accountability as well as ensure that there is no fraud within the established corporations. This report will highlight the SEC filings by Marriott and Hilton Hotels. All major features of the fillings, for instance, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and so forth will be included. 

Part One

Company Name 

Marriott Hotels

SEC Form URL http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/MAR/5860393463x0xS1628280%2D17%2D1506/1048286/filing.pdf

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Inclusive management’s discussion and analysis are available on pages 24 to 45. Marriott Hotels are located in various regions of the world and at present, it is estimated that the company has 122 properties. The firm has more than 30 brand names and its main way of operation is through franchises. 

Balance Sheet

The balance sheet is available on page 52 and it shows the current financial standing of Marriot Hotels.

Income Statement

Income statement data is available on pages 23 and 83 of the SEC filing. 

Statement of Retained Earnings

Statement of retained earnings was found on page 66 of the filling. 

Statement of Cash Flow

The statement of cash flow is available on page 53 of the SEC filing. 

Note to the Financial Statements

The SEC filling had notes to the financial statements which were exclusively on pages 55 to 84. The notes provided further information about the financial standings of the corporation. 

Part Two

Company Name

Hilton Hotels

SEC Form URL

http://otp.investis.com/clients/us/hilton_worldwide2/SEC/sec-show.aspx?FilingId=11861441&Cik=0001585689&Type=PDF&hasPdf=1

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Management’s discussion and analysis is found in 42 to 67 and is detailed sufficiently to inform shareholders about the firm’s prospects.

Balance Sheet

A consolidated balance sheet is on page 73 and it illustrates the financial standing of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. 

Income Statement

A comprehensive income statement is found on page 75 of the SEC filing.

Statement of Retained Earning

Statement of retained earnings is available on page 110 of the SEC filing. 

Statement of Cash Flow

A consolidated statement of cash flow is available on page 76 of the SEC filing. 

Notes to the Financial Statements

Detailed notes to the financial statements are available on pages 78 to 126 of the SEC filing. 

 

here what the teacher want 

 

 Please come prepared to discuss your company's financial statements in class.  Specifically:

  1. Does your company have any goodwill reported on the balance sheet and discussed in the notes? What percentage of total assets does goodwill represent? Is goodwill a major asset for your company? Explain.  If your company doesn't have any goodwill, come prepared to discuss what goodwill is and why a company would have it.
  2. Locate the note relating to Intangible Assets in your company's Notes to the Financial Statements. What type of intangible assets does your company have? What proportion of total assets do the intangibles represent?  If your company does not have any intangible assets, come prepared to discuss Intangible Assets.  (If you have a company registered with the SEC, I will be completely surprised if you don't have Intangible Assets…)
  3. Does your company have any trade names, trademarks, and domain names in its Notes to the Financial Statements? Come prepared to comment on the difference between the estimated useful life and the legal life of your company's trademarks. 
  4. How do any of the information from this chapter impact the ratios for your financial analysis project?

MGMT303

MGMT 303

  1. Discuss the reasons why small businesses are so important to the U.S. economy. Understanding that “Diversity is also desirable for innovation, flexibility, and organizational success,” how does it then play a part in small business success? Please cite your sources.

Answer

  1. Discuss the reasons why small businesses are so important to the U.S. economy. Understanding that “Diversity is also desirable for innovation, flexibility, and organizational success,” how does it then play a part in small business success? Please cite your sources.

Answer

1.To define globalization and international business and show how they affect each other.

Answer

1.To understand why companies engage in international business and why international business growth has accelerated

Answer

1.To discuss globalization’s future and the major criticisms of globalization.

Answer

  1.        Define entrepreneur.

Answer

  1. Define small business.

Answer

  1. Outline three requirements for encouraging entrepreneurship in medium-size and large businesses.

Answer

  • Data BIS245
  1. What is meant by the term entity integrity?

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  1. What is redundancy, what are the impacts of redundancy, and how can redundancy be mitigated?

Answer

Business Finance – Accounting

Unit V Essay  

Developing Nation Problem-Solution 

 

Within Unit VII, you are going to submit a Problem/Solution Research Paper that analyzes a social issue being faced by a particular periphery or semi-periphery nation. You will begin your research paper project in this unit. You will submit an essay which will act as a beginning draft for your Unit VII Research Paper. This Unit V essay assignment will not be submitted through SafeAssign since this is a draft assignment. You will be permitted to copy and paste material from this essay directly into your Unit VII paper.

 

Before starting the Unit V essay assignment: 

 

1. Read the requirements for the Unit VII problem-solution paper, and review the grading rubric for the paper, as well. This information can be found below, within the Unit VII Research Paper instructions. 

 

2. Pick a country for your essay assignment which will also be the same country used for the Unit VII paper (the country must be from a periphery nation or semi-periphery nation). Note: The Unit II reading explains the concept of periphery and semi-periphery which will help you in choosing your country. 

 

3. Begin brainstorming and researching about the issues and solutions you want to cover in this essay assignment and subsequently in your research paper. You can choose one of the topics listed in the link below, or you may pick your own topic:

 

Unit V Essay Assignment Instructions: Submit a two page essay with draft material you can use in your final paper (remember, the final research paper is due in Unit VII). This two page essay is meant to get you started in your researching and writing for the final paper. 

 

Developing Nation Problem Solution Essay Assignment Instructions & Requirements Check List 

 

The two page essay must use the following headings: Introduction of Problem, Solution, and Conclusion.

 

It is required that each section include the following: 

 

1. Introduction of Problem: Briefly introduce the country you are presenting and the major social issue (economic, political, environmental, political, war, poverty, etc.) Include a description of the nation’s background, geography, demographics, and other important details about the nation that are important for your presentation of the problem. Present details about the social issue being faced in the nation. You can present more than one issue. This section should contain research you found on the issue and your own analysis. Make sure to include who the problem impacts and seriousness of the issue. You want to convey to the reader why it is a problem. Present your thesis or main argument in the introduction. 

 

2. Solution: Present at least one solution to the issue. This section should contain research you found on the solution(s) and your own analysis. Discuss things like why it is the best solution, who is involved in implementing the solution, and potential positive and negative impact of implementing the proposed solution(s). *In the final draft in Unit VII you will provide a more in-depth explanation and analysis of the solutions and include at least one sustainable solution to the problem. 

 

3. Conclusion: Include: (1) Summary of what was discussed and any final thoughts. You can talk about how it impacts the future, need for future research, or call to action.

 

It is required that you apply the term globalization in your essay in some capacity. Discuss how globalization or inter-connectedness relates to the issue or solution. This discussion could involve concepts discussed in the textbook like the impact of colonialization, imperialism, technology, environment, immigration/migration, Westernization, terrorism, geopolitics, trade, military, etc.

 

Your paper should be written in APA style with a minimum of 2 pages (not including the title and reference pages)

 

Source Requirement: Your essay must contain research you have gathered from a minimum of two sources (not including the textbook). Sources can be from reputable news or magazine sources, organizational or governmental websites, or peer reviewed journal sources.

Assignment 3: Benefits of Business Analytics

Assignment 3: Benefits of Business Analytics

Business analytics can provide a significant benefit to organizations. If organization staffs use business analytics and analyze data correctly, they will be able to make informed decisions that will benefit the organization in many ways. They could use it to make decisions to address not only short-term company goals but also long-term strategic planning.

Access this site and choose two companies for analysis.  Internet, select at least two trade sources about these two companies to analyze statistics with performance.

Respond to the following questions:

  • Compare and contrast the two companies in terms of analytics to understand their positions in the industry.
  • Provide your rationale as to whether or not the use of data analytics would help each of the companies accomplish its goals.
  • Describe the challenges the companies’ staffs may have faced by using business analytics.

Make assumptions based on company histories where required. Utilize at least 2 trade sources in support of your assertions.

Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

Assignment 2: Discussion—Using Business Analytics

Assignment 2: Discussion—Using Business Analytics

Many organizations today do not utilize business analytics to help them with their decision-making processes. For some organizations, it could be a lack of knowledge about how to apply it, and for other organizations, it could be a lack of technology. When managers do not feel applying business analytics is worth their time or they feel that it is too complicated, they will not utilize it. If you were to work for a company that did not utilize business analytics, how would you convince them that they should?

Using  the Internet, research the benefits and challenges of implementing business analytics.

Respond to the following questions:

  • How do you think business analytics can help your current organization with their decision-making processes?
  • What challenges do you anticipate in getting your organization to implement and utilize business analytics?
  • How would you approach management in regards to getting them to implement business analytics?
  • Why should you have an understanding of statistics in order to utilize and implement business analytics?
  • What would be some challenges in using business analytics?

Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Business Finance – Accounting

• Explain how Cedar Falls follows the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 34. Create a brief outline that showcases the flow. 
• Read the management discussion and analysis (MD&A) section on page 18 and describe 2 or more significant areas that were addressed by management. 
• From the notes of the financial statements starting on page 46, describe which accounting policies are being utilized by the city. 

• What did you discover in the statistical section? 
o How is the city doing? 
o Provide an analysis. 
o Examine the funds listed under the budget on page 37 and discuss how they are being utilized by Cedar Falls. Include some examples of items that would be included in these funds and any restrictions that might apply.

o By looking at the budget starting on page 81, choose 2 different funds and discuss how they are being utilized by Cedar Falls. Include some examples of items that would be included in these funds and any restrictions that might apply. 

• Define and give examples of the infrastructure assets that are held by Cedar Falls. 
• Describe the circumstances, and provide the journal entries for the 2 entries that are going in to the general fund. 
o For example, 1 entry goes into the debt service fund and 1 goes into the capital projects fund. 

Discuss The Differences Between GAAP And IFRS

 Accountants are responsible for following standards, conventions, and rules in order to ensure ethical accounting in their day-to-day practices. However, the rules in the United States vary from those followed in other countries. The United States uses what is called U.S. GAAP. “GAAP” stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Most of the rest of the world uses what is called International Financial Reporting Standards known simply as “IFRS.” The United States is in the process of either converting or converging U.S. GAAP with IFRS. To complete this Discussion: 1. Using your preferred search engine (such as Google), enter one or more of the following keywords: o IFRS o U.S. GAAP conversion o U.S. GAAP convergence o U.S. GAAP v. IFRS 2. Using what you’ve learned in the interactive course content along with the results of your Internet keyword search, focus on and deeply explore the differences between GAAP and IFRS. Consider not only written articles, but also video lecture search results, which you can find by doing your keyword search on YouTube.com. Be sure to critically evaluate the sources that you encounter in your Internet search. Are they reliable? Are they current? By Day 5 of Week 2: Post a response of at least 1 page in which you discuss the differences between GAAP and IFRS. As you write your post, consider the following: o What are implications of the differences in these two different financial reporting systems? o What are two benefits and two challenges with each? Use MLA format of writing

    Unit: Philosophy First initial is T last initial is Q

    Unit 3 – Discussion Board 

    Unit:  Philosophy  First initial is T last initial is Q

     

    Part 1

    Having experienced a robust debate discussion regarding if these two laws should be flexible, it is time to shift gears a bit and consider the broader implications of changing laws from an ethical and philosophical perspective. Read this article to frame this week's discussion. Complete the following:

     

    • What is your initial perspective after reading the article?  
    • Based on your review of the article, is there an ethical/philosophical consideration that supports/ challenges the article’s considerations? 

    Part 2: Based on the first initial of your last name:

     

    • First initial M-Z: provide an argument 'FOR' there being an ethical/philosophical reasoning for changing laws. Submit your position by posting in the Unit 2 Debate forum, under the 'FOR' topic.   
    • First initial A-L: provide an argument 'AGAINST' there being an ethical/philosophical reasoning for changing laws. Submit your position by posting in the Unit 2 Debate forum, under the 'AGAINST' topic.

    Unit 3 – Discussion Board

    Unit 3 – Discussion Board 

     Unit:  Government Involvement 

     

     

    Primary Discussion Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples from resources to reinforce your ideas.

    Choose three of the following articles to read about the water pollution crisis in Flint, Michigan:

    Respond to the following prompts in your discussion posting:

    • Identify the stakeholders of the water crisis in Flint.
    • Describe specific steps the city leadership can take to improve their image and restore public trust.
    • Discuss how corporate social responsibility theory and environmental ethics can be applied to the situation facing Flint.

    A minimum of 1 reference should be used to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include it both as an in-text citation and on your reference list at the end of your discussion post

     

     

    Unit 3 – Discussion Board 

    Unit:  Project Management Negotiation 

     

    Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

    Qualities of a Project Manager

     

    1. Research the Phase Resources to research the role of the project manager, and then write a 150-word summary of the role of a project manager based on what you know. Include how skills, such as technical skills, effective problem-solving skills, and interpersonal skills might be necessary to fulfill the role of project manager. Does the project manager play only one role? Explain why or why not.  
    2. Then, respond the following:   
      • What are 2 qualities that you think are essential for the project manager to have for this project to be effective and successful?  
      • Why are these qualities essential? 
    3. Review your colleague’s descriptions and make any necessary suggestions that can enhance their job description summaries. 
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