Locate and exhibit a global organization in an 8- page paper that highlights its approach to and struggles/success with implementing a global strategy.

You belong to a consultant firm hired by a company (Best buy company)) to try to find an opportunity in the Guatemala market (increase market share, new product to compete, expand globally, etc.). You will find out who is the biggest competitor in that market where you want to put together a strategy. First you need to perform an analysis and then come up with a strategy. The analysis is as follows (and should be under the levels of headings). There are 3 major sections: Part I: Analysis (a) intro paragraph informing the board of directors of the company you represent and the company you look to compete against (otherwise known as an executive summary); (b) a brief company overview, (c) industry analysis, (d) company situation analysis, (e) business model/key markets, and (f) cultural analysis. Part II recommendation based upon the above analysis, (a) declare a recommendation for his/her business strategy, and (b) determine the specific strategic goals and objectives. Part III- execution of the strategy based upon the above recommendation and strategic goals and objectives, (a) develop the strategies to achieve the results, (b) establish the procedures for the evaluation and controls of the strategic plan, and (c) conclusion/final thoughts.
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Using the internet, research several hardware encryption devices. What are advantages and disadvantages of using a hardware device vs. software encryption?

Write a report describing your findings and recommendations regarding hardware and software encryption.B) Compare and contrast the privacy polices of two popular social media services such as: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat. Write a report detailing which of the two social media services provide the highest amount of personal privacy. How do they implement this privacy? Is it easy for a typical user to configure privacy on these platforms?

Develop a professional event proposal for a Tourism focused festival or special event property to take place in the Thompson-Okanagan region beginning in 2019.

The proposed festival or special event should endeavor to both celebrate the communitys culture and character, but also engage residents and more importantly attract visitors/tourists to the region. Students will participate in the visioning, development and proposal for this event concept. Proposals will be no more than 10 pages in length, plus any supplementary materials (layouts, maps, mood boards, etc.) Submissions should make a strong case for the potential success of the event, as well as justification of the relevance of the event to the community/area, and should include and incorporate event tourism theory and lessons learned throughout the semester. Required Elements Branding/Name (catchy, inspiring, marketable, what does this brand represent) Logo (with slogan if you wish, colorful, simple, dynamic) Event Concept -this is the bulk of the assignment o What is the idea, what is your vision, your inspiration o Who is the audience and what are they looking for o What is the timing and reasoning behind this choice(temporal) o Venue & Location (spatial) o Design & Theme o Programming & Activities Goals & Objectives (What is the purpose, be specific and measureable) Partnerships (identify stakeholders, government, industry, community, what kind of relationships do you need to make this happen) Feasibility (what is your plan to make this successful, why will this work, do you have a strategy, what is your reasoning/logic, financial, organizational, political)
Sponsorship (possible companies, specific assets or activations matched to major sponsors) Marketing (how will you sell/promote, ticket price, distribution) Note: There is no right or wrong way to go about this project, or a best way to write or present the proposal. You need to decide the best way to present your ideas in order to win support.
Evaluation & Grading Criteria: This exercise will result in a wide variety of Event Proposals with different purposes, which makes it difficult to set clear evaluation criteria. That being said, your deliverables will be primarily judged on the following criteria:
Overall Quality and Clarity Are all requirements addressed for the purposes of the assignment Is the caliber of work of a professional level and does it meet the standards of a 100 level university course. Clarity and quality of reasoning, logic, and connectivity. Clarity and quality of language o Is the proposal free of errors (spelling, grammar, syntax, etc.), and the report professional in appearance / organization o Proposals should be typed using a 12-point, double-spaced, TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT (Or other legible commonly used font) o Include a cover page clearly identifying you, the course and the assignment o Clearly identify sources of references, and cite all sources in APA format. Proposed Event Concept Would the event celebrate the Thompson-Okanagan communitys culture and character, engage residents, and attract visitors/tourists to the region. Is the event concept creative and interesting, does it sell the reader on the idea What synergy does this event have with the current tourism strategy and businesses in the region

How the points are supported (what kind of evidence is used)? Whether the evidence seems strong and persuasive?

Elements of the Assignment: Notes on articles (3 points total-1 point per article): You should read 3 peer reviewed academic articles and answer the following questions for each article. (Handwritten or typed is acceptable) What is the authors main purpose? What are the points s/he makes (related to your topic)? The conclusions that are reached (related to your topic) Outline (2 points): You should use the notes on the articles and course lectures to develop a detailed outline of all aspects of the final research proposal Rough Draft with peer edits (2 points): You should have a peer or the writing studio edit a full rough draft of your proposal. Make sure to identify the editor. If choosing a peer, it should be someone who has advanced English skills. They should remark on the mechanics of your writing and your ideas. Submit the rough draft with the editors comments and corrections. Your final proposal should reflect that you made suggested corrections, where appropriate. Final Copy of Proposal Title (1 point): You should include a relevant and interesting title to your research topic. Introduction (1 points): Write an introduction that engages the reader and includes important background information (1 paragraph) Literature Review (4 points): Use 4 peer-reviewed academic articles to tie together the different ideas that shape your research question (3-4 paragraphs) Explanation of Research Questions (3 points): You should explain your primary research questions and any other smaller questions that may support answering the primary research question. (1 paragraph) Research Methodology (1 point): Identify which research method you will use and explain why you chose that method (linking back to your research question and literature review) (1 paragraph) Bibliography (1 point): cite all sources in APA style Here is the notes from the article mentioned from the first point : Article 1: Sexual Harassment in the creative industries : Tolerance , Culture , and the need for change. 1- The Authors main purpose : To understand hiring and promotion practices within the creative industries in the Netherlands , and the study was focusing on women. 2- the points he/she makes : The Economics , social and cultural contributions to the creative industries are essential elements of many societies and their governments policies. However there is growing evidence that lacking of evidence of regulation within these industries is exacerbating inequalities with respect to gender , race , and class. 3- What kind of evidence is used ?There was a study that included 32 in depth interviews with women working in the Netherlands creative industries. Data was analyzed using content analysis. 4- whether the evidence seems strong and persuasive :It seems strong and persuasive because , the study adds to the existing body of knowledge in three ways : first it sheds lights on paradox , second finds that womens concern about sexual harassment they encounter is confounded by the common perception of harassment. Third it is the first study to explicitly link the catalysts and perpetuating factors of systematic inequality. 5- The conclusion that is reached :Findings suggest that sexual harassment is prevalent , and many women considered it to be part of their occupational culture and career advancement. Article 2 : Sexual harassment and related factors 1- The Authors main purpose : The authors main purpose was to study the attempted inter-relationships between various psychological factors linked to sexual harassment. 2- the points he/she makes : The consequences of sexual harassment and who are the people affected by this action. Many reports have indicated that sexual harassment victims are both males and females. 3- What kind of evidence is used ? Participants were 30 working women , who completed relevant questionnaire. The Data that was obtained from the participants was subjected to statistical analyses. 4- whether the evidence seems strong and persuasive : The evidence seems strong because of the collected responses from 30 different women working. And there was a table that showed every detailed response. 5- The conclusion that is reached : The conclusion is that male or female workers who got sexual harassed have a poorer health than others , and their behavior and self esteem becomes really low. The study relied on the questionnaire responds which may have prompted a social desirability bias. The study merely examined the relationships between the variables and did not examine the relationships between the variables and did not examine the pathways through which these variables interact. Article 3 : Sexual harassment in academic institutions 1- The Authors main purpose : sexual harassment is a pervasive phenomenon in higher educational institutions , with nearly 50% female students experiencing some kind of SH during their college years. 2- the points he/she makes : sexual harassment effect students life during their college or university years , it affects their behavior and causes health problems such as : headaches , insomnia , fatigue. 3- What kind of evidence is used ? A research for certain universities in Mumbai. 4- whether the evidence seems strong and persuasive : Its not that strong , because there wasnt a statistical responses , questionnaires , or charts. 5- The conclusion that is reached : Sexual harassment has a pernicious impact on the female students during their college years and is found to be associated with several psychodemographic factors. My research question : How does sexual harassment affects people’s behavior in the workplace. Please write the references.
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Consider and discuss with your colleagues the following question: i) Do you agree that in O2 (Germany) v Commission, the CFI applied an analysis under Article 81(1) that is economically rigorous and commercially realistic?

DISCUSSION. Read the Court of First Instances judgment in the case of O2 (Germany) v Commission and a journal article by Marquis that considers the development of the law regarding the application of Article 101(1). One of Marquis conclusions is that: the CFI appears willing or indeed eager to apply an analysis under Art.81(1) that is economically rigorous and commercially realistic. ii) You should give reasons in support of your answer. Note: for simplicity, as you are discussing a historical case, you are to refer to Article 81(1) rather than Article 101(1), and the Court of First Instance (CFI) rather than the General Court. Whatever terminology you decide on, please ensure you use it consistently throughout.

Review the art exhibit from Arnold Chang and Michael Cherney and analyze closely a few pieces from it.

You should keep in mind that your audiences are reading reviews from newspapers, magazines, or websites, so try not to be too academic or cite any secondary sources. Try starting with the information who what when where why Good Description allows your reader to form a pic of what you saw Begin with a general basic overview and then move on to more complex detail: Physical Qualities, Form, Content, Presentation, interaction with audiences and so on. Review: How did the artist do? Interpretation: Why did the artist create it? What does it mean? Be careful using peer review articles you are writing about a show. Judgment: Is it good? why? Maybe related to other shows or compare with them This must be 3-5 pages. Please use the materials I uploaded. And Some pictures for you to write about.

How do you think the tension between organizational democracy and more hierarchical organizational approaches can be resolved for more effective policing?

2. What is the role of communication in ensuring that more participative forms of organizational decision making are evaluated for their usefulness in police organizations?
3. Is the difficulty inherent in more democratic approaches to decision-making worth the time and effort required to make them meaningful?

Analyze the performance implications for your firm compared to its close competitor and the Industry Average over the last three years. What opportunities exist for your firm?

What are the potential threats? Provide graphs or charts that best illustrate the data in a quick, clear way.
ii. The data elements that MUST be included in your analysis include:
1. Sales and Net Profit
2. EPS & ROE
3. Credit Rating & Debt Ratio
4. Stock Price
5. Image Rating
iii. What are the implications for your firm of your competitors performance? What opportunities or challenges does your firm face based on your understanding of the situation? What opportunities exist for your firm? What are the potential threats?

Discuss some of the ways that policing policy may be formulated to provide for appropriate levels of control of police function while allowing for officer discretion.

The essence of policing practice emphasizes strict regulation and control of the work of police officers. In contrast, effective policing very frequently requires flexible and adaptive police responses that allow officers to maximally serve and protect the public as well as to ensure their own safety.