Latin American Music Assignment

          Write a short research essay on the Latin American composer of your choice. Be sure to include the following:Basic biographical data.A work representative of that composer's style, with specific reference to what can be heard in the score.

Japanese Music

The shakuhachi has a varied history as a solo meditation instrument, a member of the gagaku orchestra, a crucial part of sankyoku, and a participant in jazz and other Western genres. Listen to the guided listening example of Tori Kadotsuke Hachigaeshi and answer the following questions:
How does its tone, or timbre, differ from the sound of a Western flute?What qualities of the shakuhachi sound do you think make it desirable and flexible enough to participate in so many different genres?What qualities of Japanese aesthetics, as outlined in the chapter, do you hear in the piece?

First Amendment Theory

Research theories which argue in favor of freedom of speech or press as communicated in the First Amendment. Three of these theories are addressed in your text: marketplace theory, self-government (Meiklejohnian) theory, and individual freedom (self-realization or fulfillment) theory. Other theories include absolutist theory, ad hoc balancing theory, preferred position balancing theory, and access theory. Select four of these theories to research in detail and compare and contrast the historical development and implications of these theories on speech and communication.

Then reflect on which theory best communicates your perspective and how it impacts your decision making in communication and media practices both personally and professionally.

Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length not including a cover page and a reference page. Support your statements with 3 scholarly references in addition to the course text. 

Assignment 3: Population Demographics

The American population is changing and these changes will impact the marketing strategies of all companies.
Using the readings for this module, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, complete the following:

• Describe how household patterns in the United States are anticipated to change over the next few years.
• Examine the impact of such changes on the demand for different goods.

Next, consider the organization that you work in or an organization you have worked in before. Identify how the changing demographics will impact your organization and what they can do to successfully manage these changes.

Support your statements with appropriate examples and scholarly references.

Write a 3–5-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.

By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.

Assignment 3 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsAdequately described how household patterns in the United States are anticipated to change over the next few years.20Thoroughly examined the impact of such changes on the demand for different goods.28Examined some of the ethical impacts to your organization (current or past) from any environmental or legal changes.32Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.20Total:100 

Crisis Management Assessment1

Review both the scenarios below and develop a crisis management plan for each scenario that complies with organisational, ethical and legal requirements 

1. In 2009/2010, due to faulty accelerators of their brand of vehicle, Toyota had to recall nine million vehicles. 
    
2. In 2015, a sandwich shop owner In Marrickville, offered free sandwiches via a Facebook page for members of a closed group only. The deal was reported by a widely read food blog as one open to all Sydneysiders. 

    

Your plan should include:
a. Activation guidelines(2 marks)
b. Action plans (actions, time frames, responsible people)(2 marks)

 c. Pre-approved communications strategy and messages (2 marks)

 d. Contact information of all relevant personal both internal (2 marks)

       and external
e. Resources required (2 marks)

2. In addition to developing the plan in the question above, describe how you might distribute and also implement the plan 

(5 marks for distribute and 5 marks for implementation) max 10 marks 

3. Create the following tools to evaluate your crisis management plan:

 a. define evaluative questions (5 marks) 
b. use a scale rating to rate evaluative statements.  (5 marks) 

4.Define what would you change for next time?  (10 marks)

Write a 2–3-page paper where you answer the questions above. Make sure you identify the question and then respond showing all calculations using math or Excel functions. If you use Microsoft Excel, please attach a copy of your worksheet so your instructor can review the work. In addition, explain the theory used in solving this case using no less than 2 outside references. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Upon graduating with a degree in Finance, John Simple found a great job as a banking officer with Capital Two Bank in Dallas. Although he and his partner Joan had several college loans that required payments, their goal was to set aside funds for the next five years so that they could get out of the small apartment in Irving, Texas. After reviewing the listings in the areas surrounding DFW and speaking to their bosses about possible transfers, John and Joan decided upon Plano as their desired future location for a home.

Based on house prices they received from a local realtor, they determined that the home they needed currently costs around $178,000 which includes 2% closing costs. To avoid paying Private Mortgage Insurance, John and Joan need to make a down payment of 20%. Since they are saving for the potential purchase, it will be five years before they buy the home. This gives them time to save for the down payment, moving, and furniture costs, which they estimate will be 10% more than the required down payment. They also expect home prices in Plano to continue to increase each year at 2.5% per annum rate as presented by their realtor.

John, being the finance graduate, wanted to adequately prepare for their future purchase and told Joan that he would take all this information and present an overview of how much would be required once their estimated purchase date became a reality. In addition, John would show how much money they needed to save each month in their house investment account at E-Trade, which averages 5% annual return.

:

1. What is the estimated purchase price of the home in 5 years?

2. How much would need to be saved for the down payment?

3. How much would need to be saved for closing, moving, and furniture costs?

4. Considering that they have $10,000 already saved (half of which was provided by Joan’s parents as a wedding gift), how much money do they need to save each month to reach their goal? 

5. Suppose John could change investment plans at E-Trade and earn an additional 1.5% per annum without additional risk, how much money do they need to save each month to reach their goal? How much in investment dollars would they save by increasing their investment percentage?

Capstone Discussion 1

600 words  5 references that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions with your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Review the Industry Conditions Report and CapStone Courier found in the Reports section of the left hand menu in the CapSim simulation. Also, review the CapStone Team Member Guide.  Based on your initial review of the CAPSIM Capstone Business Simulation, what have you have identified as the key business issues that will impact your company? Prepare to discuss this issue with the other members of your team.

Your discussion should include the following:

• Discuss the current situation in the CapSim simulation and the recent changes to the industry and competitive environment.   
• What competitive challenge is faced by your company? What are the opportunities and threats (Pettus, Ch. 4)?    
• Applying the business level strategies discussed in Pettus, Chapter 4, and market segment strategies discussed on page 24 of the Team Member Guide, explore possible strategic directions for your company and various sensor products. Reading and responding to the posts of your teammates is highly recommended.   

CAPSIM. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.capsim.com

Other guidelines on assignments include the following: 

§ Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation to avoid any point deductions related to these matters.

§ It is encouraged that you use at least 5 credible and relevant sources (credible can be peer reviewed articles, articles from reputable journals, company specific internet web pages, or published books) for each task in most cases, this practice will essential for completing tasks. I encourage the use of CTU’s extensive library search engine for references. It is better than simply going to the Internet and searching non-peer reviewed sites or professional journals. Sources can include course textbook and at least one outside sources will also be helpful and per the grading rubrics, can sometimes impact the points earned on specific tasks. 

Business Finance – Management

Managing your suppliers can be a challenging experience. Since the services they provide are really an extension of your own organization, we want to make sure they perform at a high level.

1. How can we determine what is important to measure with regard to supplier performance? Is it cost savings, quality of service, product delivery times, or something else?

2. What types of things would you care about with regard to supplier performance, either as a supply manager for a company or hiring a contractor for your own home? What actions might you take if they did not perform according to your expectations?

3. Find and example of an organization that had supplier performance problems. What was the issue and where did they fall short? Did the organization have proper controls in place? Did they take any corrective action or did they just "ride it out"?

400 words

Provide a minimum of 5 Theories that attempt to define Juvenile Delinquency

The course Term Paper will be written in APA (6th edition) Format. This format will consist of the following:

Title Page

Abstract Page

The Body of the Paper (Content of the Page)

The Reference Page.

The paper must have a MINIMUM of 5 pages of content. NOT to exceed 8 pages of content. The 5-8 pages DO NOT include the Title Page, Abstract Page and Reference Page. The paper will be written in 12 point Font with one inch (1) margins, doubled spaced, Times Roman Script with the pages numbered. The last page of the paper MUST be at LEAST three quarters (3/4) filled with content. (One or two sentences at the top of the page WILL NOT meet this requirement.) No design or graphics on the Title Page. No Pictures, Graphs, Charts or Power Points will be included in the body of the paper. The paper will have NO MORE than three (3) quoted or paraphrased passages/sections in the content/body portion of the paper. All specific information mentioned in the paper MUST be referenced using in-text citations (APA 6th edition format). There is NO requirement to include Level 1,2,3 Headings or Keywords to the paper.

(Graphs, charts, pictures and articles and stories: These items can be attached as addendums to the end of the paper)

The paper MUST have 5 scholarly research reference sources. (Wikipedia and ask.com are NOT scholarly research sources. The references MUST be titled and cited using APA (6th edition)

Grading Criteria:

Spelling

Grammar

Sentence Structure

Punctuation

Quality of Content

Research Paper Rubric:

You will fully discuss and evaluate the question assigned to you, and you will explain the main points, key concepts, and included assumptions/conclusions based on cited references. 100 points.

Paper is a minimum of 5 pages, not to exceed 8 pages of content. The page DOES NOT include the Title Page, Abstract, or Reference Page. 20 points (20 point deduction for each page under minimum page length requirement or required pages not included)

Justify or support thoughts and responses by using appropriate cited references. A preferred source for obtaining your references is the SPC Online Library resource databases that include professional journals, trade magazines, newspaper articles, textbooks, and other academic references, interviews. The paper is required to include at least five APA cited references. 20 points

Use APA 6th edition format consistently and accurately. Use and apply proper in-text citations when paraphrasing or quoting a source and proper listing of references. The paper must meet spelling and proper English grammar requirements and meet required length. The paper MUST be structurally correct. No Run-On, Incomplete Sentences. 20 points.

Cite and reference at least five topic related references using APA (6th edition) format for the citations. 20 Points 

The paper must be submitted on time and in the correct assignment drop box as a single complete, properly formatted submission. 20 points

Total Points: 200 points

Follow APA (6th edition) format

1. Introduction should include:
a. Importance of culvert maintenance and condition prediction.
b. Introduce and compare Decision tree and SVM. 
c. introduce ANN
2. Develop a Decision Tree or SVM model to separate culvert data into 2 groups in the excel file based on GENERAL APPRAISAL. Group one with rating 0-6 and other 7-9.
3. Develop an ANN predictive model for the group with 0-6 GENERAL APPRAISAL and conduct sensitivity analysis to identify the impact from each features.
4. For all models: 
Dependent variable : General appraisal
Independent variable: except for object ID, longitude, latitude and other condition ratings, all other (shape, length, pH, material, etc.) should be evaluated to find the best feature classes
5. Model validation process must be included