Author: chris

Recycling industry in Kazakhstan just started to rise up, mostly from the government’s initiation. However, the history of recycling in Kazakhstan takes part from the Soviet Union times, when it was common to landfill the waste. As the decades went on, there are about 40 billion tons of waste accumulated in the land and now only 5% of that is recycled. One of the reasons for that: there are lack of waste and recycling factories, only several operates in the country. Yet, this is very potential business which can bring positive income as for society as financially and will impact on ecology. However, before that some key issues must be sold. First, a need for a proper support from the government (laws) and long-term agreements. Second, financial investments and technologies. And the third, the production itself in most business should include the waste and recycling operations. The industry would resolve some ecological problems in the country and investors would only benefit from that.

1. YIk han (Han yik) is the person I selected. The asian American who immigrated to the US in the WWI. There are two pictures attached which are application for naturalization of YIk Han. Using these information to collect his family history in the designated websites (see handout.pdf). And then, using these information to write the paper(5 pages double space).

 

2. Establish the story map(4-5 pages) of YIk han in the “ncestory.com”, it may have some information to guide you establish the story map. (it is similar with the power point).

The purpose of the Program Proposal is to synthesize what you have learned about the culture-health relationship and apply it by proposing a health promotion intervention that addresses a specific population and health issue, identifying key cultural issues involved and incorporating them in the program design. You have the option of addressing HIV/AIDS, obesity, or youth violence in a specific population (as we do in the class), or of selecting another health issue/population. The paper should be in the following format:

 

Health issue (3 points): Health Issue, target population and epidemiology 

Population and cultural issues (7 points): Description of affected population, including cultural factors relevant to the impact of the health problem

Program (5 points): Proposed program approach and components 

Incorporation of cultural issues (5 points): Explanation of cultural factors incorporated into program design and rationale for inclusion

 

The paper should be between 5 and 7 pages, double-spaced. Make sure to include citations and references wherever necessary, and format the references in APA style (posted on Blackboard) and listed at the end of the report under the heading of “References”. The references should not be counted in the 5 to 7 page limit.

Research Paper

The final assignment for the course will be a research paper.  The Research Paper will contribute 25% to the course grade.

Focus of the Research Paper

This final research paper must demonstrate the understanding of new learning in the field of project management and how it relates to purchasing and supply management.  This is an assignment with a length of 10 – 12 pages that should integrate the reading, multi-media, and class discussion boards.  It is mandatory to have research from the classroom text as well as at least five sources from reputable sources or online library to support your views.

Consider the validity of your resources carefully before using them in academic papers.  It is recommended to use examples from your professional experience where possible or build from your learning in the discussion boards.  Use at least one project of which you have been a team member or a project manager as an example to describe the topics below:

The following topics must be included in order for the paper to be complete:

• Summarize the concepts of procurement and contract management and the importance to the business world.
• Evaluate RFP selection tools and how to improve the assessment of proposals.
• Summarize the concept of procurement planning and evaluate the various strategies necessary for project success.
• Assess how to select the most qualified vendor in a proposal.
• Appraise the contract and in particular, the legal aspects of procurement within the contract.
• Compare the critical elements of a contract including relationships between the client, supplier, completion terms and payment terms.

The final Research Paper for the course must be submitted by to the instructor by 11:59 p.m. of the time zone in which you reside on the last day of the class.

Writing the Research Paper

The Paper:

• Must be 10 – 12 double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.
• Must include a cover page that includes:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
• Must use at least four scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford Online Library, in addition to the textbook.
• Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
• Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.

Report 8 (this company is VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC)

This report summarizes your findings from the data presented in Report 7, and examines in depth any salient features of that data.

Audience: Think of this as a report for potential investors from a disinterested advisor. You are not trying to sell the company, rather you are giving an objective overview in the following order:

Introduce your company and give a little background about its history and performance.

Summarize how your company’s stock performed relative to the S&P 500 over the entire period, and how your company performed in the recession and recovery. Be sure to refer to the relevant graphs and/or tables explicitly. Discuss any other salient features of your company revealed in the data. You should refer to each graph and table at least once. For example, did your company stop paying dividends? If so, try to find out why. Does your company have a usually high or low Tobin’s Q value? If so, try to investigate what might be behind this measure. Identify any events or developments that help explain sharp decreases or increases in your company’s stock over the period, as identified in your first graph. You may also look at daily stock data from wrdrs site, if there was a particular news event that impacted your company’s stock. You may add a graph depicting daily stock movements to enhance your explanation.

Briefly conclude where you think this company is headed. If you dare, predict the stock return in the coming years.

We will discuss the many possible resources for this report in class. General Guidelines: Maximum length 2 pages, double spaced, with normal 12 point font, not including outside sources which should be cited in standard format. When you refer to or quote a specific reference, give enough detail to find the source in your citations. Don’t use footnotes, since this is only a short paper. For example, you may write: According to the Wall Street Journal (Sept. 24, 2011), Company X fired their chief executive office, Jane Doe, causing a sharp increase in stock price we can see in Figure 1 between September and October 2011.

Then list the Wall Street Journal article by name, date, and author in a list of your sources at the end.

This assignment will provide you with firsthand experience in developing a strategic marketing plan for entering a new international market. Choose a global company that you are familiar with for this paper. Note: Do not use a company from a previous assignments or discussions.

Use the Internet or  Library to research the following components of the global company that you have chosen:

–        Company Profile (History & Analysis)

–        Product(s)

–        Financial Status

–        Market Position

–        Analysis of current global operating environments

–        Integrated marketing communication (IMC) Strategy

–        Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis

–        Sustainable Competitive Advantage(s) enjoyed by the firm

–        Sources of funds for the project

–        Pro-Forma Balance Sheet & Income Statement for five (5) years

–        Cash-Flow Statement

 

Note: You may also use the following resource for your research:

• Financial profiles for global companies:

(http://news.morningstar.com/stockReturns/CapWtdIndustryReturns.html)

 

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

1. Choose a country into which the company you selected may expand. Note: Ensure that the country you chose is currently not doing business with the selected company in any capacity (e.g., exporting, FDI, or contract manufacturing).
2. Develop a brief profile of the country that you have chosen. The summary should include:

1. Geographic and historical data regarding international business
2. Political and legal environment for conducting international business
3. Business customs and practices
4. Economic environment
5. Socio-economic analysis which should include the factors of concern (e.g., population characteristics, language, GDP, taxation, personal income, labor, industries, communication networks, imports / exports, and major trading partners’ countries).

Note: Refer the following resource to complete this criterion of the assignment:

• A Basic Guide to Exporting Contents

(http://export.gov/basicguide/eg_main_017244.asp)

1. Ascertain the possibility and feasibility of integrating ecommerce into the company’s offering. Your research should include:

1. Impact of regional and global trade integration
2. Potential volume of trade
3. The marketing mix components
4. Key cultural dimensions affecting marketing operations

1. Analyze the key reasons why the entering the market in the country that you have chosen is justified. Include your research and analysis from Criteria 1 and 2 of this assignment to support the response.
2. Determine at least three (3) potential risks of foreign market expansion using ecommerce for the country that you have chosen (e.g., language barriers, regulatory, taxation, expropriation, etc.). Suggest one (1) strategy to mitigate each risk that you have determined using weighted metrics with a baseline number(s).
3. Suggest at least two (2) ways in which you would adapt the operational strategies of your chosen company both to fit the changing dynamics of foreign markets and to foster a competitive advantage for the company.
4. Use at least six (6) academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Formulate, implement, and evaluate effective marketing strategies based on an analysis of global operating environments, market dynamics, and internal capabilities.
• Analyze the major economic, cultural, and political / legal aspects of the international business environment, including the economic dynamics of foreign trade, impact of regional and global trade integration, and key cultural dimensions affecting marketing operations.
• Assess the potential risks and benefits of various international markets and formulate effective market entry strategies to support foreign market expansion.
• Integrate global information systems in the use of market research.
• Integrate the concepts of market segmentation, product development, and pricing policies into viable marketing strategy to fit a variety of international market environments.
• Construct product distribution channels and logistics to meet marketing objectives and fit a variety of global market environments.
• Analyze an integrated marketing communication (IMC) strategy to support global marketing operations.
• Integrate global e-Commerce into the marketing strategy.
• Evaluate and adapt corporate marketing strategies to fit the changing dynamics of foreign markets and foster a competitive advantage.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in international marketing.
• Write clearly and concisely about international marketing using proper writing mechanics.

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation that includes, on a single slide, a flowchart of the procurement management process. Include in your flowchart at least six process steps starting with the identification of what services and items are needed by the Project Manager and ending with the confirmation by the Project Manager that the items and services required for the project have been received.  After the slide on which the overall flowchart is presented, provide a single slide for each process step identified in the flowchart.  For example, a flowchart containing six process steps should be followed by six process slides, each of which describes one of the six process steps in the flowchart.

Provide examples of what will take place in each process step from Your Selected Course Project (refer to the Week 1 Introduction for an explanation of Your Selected Course Project).

 

Find a Project Procurement Management Plan example or template on the Internet.  Compare and contrast it with your process flowchart by identifying major elements included in one that are not included in the other.  Provide one slide of bullets and speaker notes reflecting on your comparative analysis.

 

Incorporate appropriate animations, transitions, and graphics as well as “speaker notes” (at least 100 words) for each slide other than the Cover, Agenda, Conclusion, and References slides.

 

The required length of the PowerPoint presentation option for this assignment is 13-16 slides.

 

The presentation must include Cover, Agenda, Conclusion, and References slides, as well as a Flowchart slide and slides for each of the process steps identified on the Flowchart slide. Be sure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with references in APA format and style.

 

Save the file as a PPT file.

Program Proposal

The final assignment in this course is a written Program Proposal. A program proposal is a document demonstrating an intent to create a clinical, educational, or community project. The Program Proposal will define a contemporary problem or issue and propose a potential solution for a contemporary issue in a manner that will persuade experts and decision makers to support the proposal. Within the proposal, developmental theory and research will be applied to policy, community agency, and major themes of development. A specific program, intended to provide individual or group services to address an identified area of need, will be introduced and outlined.

 

Beginning the Proposal Process

Choose an area of interest. Teen Pregnancy Students will choose a general track and define a specific issue within the track that is of interest to them and presents a contemporary problem to be solved. Please see the Program Proposal Tracks and Topics in Developmental Psychology document to view the tracks (Community, Clinical/Counseling, and Education) and suggested issues within each track for the proposal. Once the track and issue have been chosen, specific criteria will need to be identified.

Identify the target population. High School  Regardless of the track and issue chosen, a target population must be identified for the proposal. Identify the target population associated with the chosen issue. Within the target population, choose the developmental stage that will act as the focus for the proposal. Many programs may directly and/or indirectly influence people in different stages; however, it is important to select the stage that is most applicable to the specific program being proposed. For example, in a program for adults who are caring for their elderly parents, the focus is on the adults (likely in middle adulthood) so a middle adulthood focus would be most appropriate for that program.

Identify the geographic location where the program will be deployed. Programming will be directly influenced by the location in which it will take place. For example, a child safety program in a rural farming community will likely have different objectives and needs than a child safety program in a large metropolitan city.

Research a minimum of five peer-reviewed articles on the chosen. All sources utilized for the Program Proposal must have been published within the last 10 years.

 

Creating a program proposal

Program proposals take on many forms and styles. Creativity is encouraged because it not only tests the boundaries of what is possible for solutions to various issues, but also typically increases the chances for funding. Regardless of the issue being addressed, the Program Proposal must incorporate the following headings (noted in bold) and include the supporting information that is detailed beneath each heading.

 

Proposal Summary

Under this heading, provide a summary paragraph that presents the program, its objectives, and how the program will address an area of need in the identified geographic location and issue of interest.

•Identify the target population and developmental stage of the population, as well as the intended program track. (These will be elaborated upon further in the Program Narrative and Procedures section of the proposal.)

 

•Identify the geographic location for the program and the specific needs within that location. (These will be elaborated upon further in the Program Narrative and Procedures section of the proposal.)

 

•Create a purpose statement that applies developmental theory and research to policy and community.

 

•Conclude with a purpose statement in which the need for the program as well as the alignments with the support and findings are stated. (These will be elaborated upon in the Background section of the proposal.)

 

Organization Description and Qualifications

Under this heading, act as an individual representative and identify the community agency submitting this proposal.

•Explain what qualifies the agency to create this specific program (education, experience, history, etc.).

 

•Describe how the agency plans to promote the success of this program and what resources the agency has access to or can provide.

While this community agency will be a construct rather than a true community agency, the information and attributes described must align with the qualifications expected of a true agency of that nature and the qualifications should support the goals of the proposal.

 

Background

Under this heading, explain human development in the context of both historical and current trends by presenting a brief summary of the relevant research published within the last 10 years. Within the summary:

•Identify other active programs in the geographic area to eliminate duplication of current programs.

 

•Evaluate the unique scholarly perspectives and research in the field of developmental psychology as they relate to the specific program being proposed.

 

•Address how the scholarly information collected illustrates a clear need for this program.

 

Program Narrative and Procedures

Under this heading, describe the program in detail. Include the overall vision, the intended target population, and geographical location, and specify how this program will be introduced to the community.

•Provide a step-by-step outline of what will be implemented and detail how each step of the outline will be accomplished.

 

oWithin the outline, analyze any ethical considerations for the deployment of the program using elements of developmental psychology research and practice to support the suggested implementation.

 

Program Timeline and Cost/Benefit Assessment

Under this heading, provide a visual timeline for implementation of the program and for meeting expected milestones. How long will planning, preparation, hiring, and commencement of the program take? Once active, how long is the program expected to run, and/or how often?

•Address how the benefits to the target population and organization(s) will outweigh any potential costs to create and implement this program.

 

•Assess how time, employee experience, volunteer base, and space utilization will figure into the cost/benefit analysis.

Program Evaluation and Expected Outcomes

Under this heading, evaluate the proposal and describe potential outcomes considering what might happen if the program exceeds expectations, meets expectations, or does not meet expectations.

•Address accountability measures including performance reviews and milestones to be met.

 

•Describe how this program will meet accreditation standards in the short and/or long term.

Writing the Program Proposal

The Program Proposal:

•Must be 12 to 15 double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined.

 

•Must include a title page with the following:

 

oTitle of program

 

oStudent’s name

 

oCourse name and number

 

oInstructor’s name

 

oDate submitted

 

•Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

 

•Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

 

•Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

 

•Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources, including a minimum of five from the University Library.

 

•Must document all sources in APA style as outlined

•Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined

 

 

Please answer each bullet and follow instructions on all. Pay close attention to the bold and bullets it has to be in that format. All bullets have to be addressed. The proposal is on Teen Pregnancy for high school kids as outlined above.. also for education and community

write an IPEP paper, 8-10 pages long about the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation organization AKA (SAARC).

You will have to cover everything below:

1. history of the organization and its members and the hegemon of the area

2.mission and vision

3.internal organization

4.level of analysis

5.Collective Good Problem which is “Socioeconomic Inequality”

6.Peace and security

7.Solving Collective Goods Problems: D-R-I

8.Analyzing Overall Organizational Strength/weaknesses: SWOT Analysis

9.common currency

10. recommended call to action

Instructions

Final Assessment Case Study Worth 20 points and 20% of course grade. Objective of this assignment: This activity serves as a final assessment for the course. It provides you the opportunity to demonstrate how well you have achieved the learning outcomes of the course. You are to provide your knowledge of the strategic and administrative function of Human Resources by thinking about the situation of Southwest Airlines recent merger and their expansion. Deliverable: Read and reflect on the case study below and prepare a response paper of not less than five pages (excluding title and reference pages) with appropriate in text citations. Demonstrate your research and analytical skills in developing your comprehensive paper by using the organizations website and outside articles written about the organization to supplement the information provided in the case study. However, the case study is unique in that it is focused on the HR ramifications and most of the outside reports you will locate articulate the business side of the merger or expansion possibilities. Tailor your paper to the HR ramifications of the merger and expansion. Keep in mind that the purpose of this final assessment is for you to demonstrate your knowledge of the strategic and administrative function of Human Resources. While the business side of the situation is the foundation, it is the command of the needed tasks and role for the Human Resource function that you are to focus most of your attention. Key Components The key components of the paper are as follows: 1.  Title page 2.  Introduction in which you restate the issue(s) and state the purpose of the paper 3.  SWOT analysis from the HR perspective 4.  Recommendations to address the issues. Scholarly research is expected to support the recommendations. Examples of issues that may want to be elaborated upon may be possible redundant positions, maintaining the culture of both organizations (or not), combining compensation and benefits plans and union involvement (just to name some). 5. There are many tasks for recruiting and hiring for the expansion (in various global locations). Think about and list what those tasks are. 6. Provide the metrics for evaluating the outcomes of the expansion of the organization (again, from an HR perspective). 7.  Synthesize and summarize your thoughts about the merger and expansion (from an HR perspective), including recommendations for aligning the HR function of the two organizations and addressing any of the S.W.O.T. assessment HR related elements as appropriate. 6.  Reference page containing at least five scholarly references cited in the paper and presented in APA guideline format Situation: Southwest Airlines is a major airline in the United States with limited flights outside the country. The organization has a strong culture which is described in the following excerpt from Gary Kelly, CEO Southwest Airlines found on the Southwest Airlines Website.Living the Southwest Way Living the Southwest Way (Gary Kelly states that)…..I ask three things of the 46,000 Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Employees every day: Work hard, have fun, and treat everyone with respect. We call this Living the Southwest Way, and it comprises three characteristics that we look for in job candidates and require of our Employees: a Warrior Spirit, a Servant’s Heart, and a Fun-LUVing Attitude. While it may sound simple (and it is), the impact can be profound. Our Culture has long been admired and has earned Southwest much recognition, including a yearly spot on Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list (we ranked seventh this year) and the distinction of being named one of the Best Places to Work in Glassdoor.com’s 2013 Employees’ Choice Awards. Our Culture is not a program or a campaign; it is the sum of the personalities and behaviors of our People who Live the Southwest Way every day. (The following is fiction but is the situation to consider for this assignment). Due to the recent acquisition of AirTran Airways and with the possibility of acquiring other airlines that will expand the organization to other countries, Southwest Airlines will add thousands of employees quickly from any number of existing airlines in a variety of global locations. Faced with the tasks of maintaining the values of the organization, consider and propose steps the Human Resources team will need to take to achieve a successful merger of the two companies and to expand to additional global locations. PLEASE NOTE: Much has been written about Southwest Airlines, its culture and the recent merger. While that information may be used as reference material, the situation you have been asked to use for your application of your knowledge about HR is unique. Do not merely cut and paste from what you find in the documents you locate.