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Strategic Planning paper – 10-12 pages Due by midnight 10/31/15

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10-12 page Paper

Assignment overview and directions:

You are writing this essay to show me that you understand each step of the strategic planning process that was discussed in our reading material. This is also referred to as the strategy change cycle. The steps are as follows:

1) Initiate and agree on a strategic planning process

2) Identify organizational mandates

3) Clarify organizational mission and values

4) Assess the external and internal environments to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

5) Identify the strategic issues facing the organization

6) Formulate strategies to manage the issues

7) Review and adopt the strategies or strategic plan

8) Establish an effective organizational vision

9) Develop an effective implementation process

10) Reassess the strategies and the strategic planning process

Each of these steps should be discussed in about one page in length. For each of the steps listed above you should discuss the most important aspects for each step that you should understand as someone that would implement a strategic plan for an organization. You should also tell me what you found most interesting about each step. Tell me about key terms that you found interesting in each step. The key terms are in italics in our reading material. You should generally provide an overview of each step and what you have learned about each of these.

This should be the format of your Paper:

1)Introduction of your paper should discuss a brief overview of what the strategic change cycle is and what you will discuss in your paper

2)Second paragraph/page should discuss step #1.

3)Third paragraph/page should discuss step #2.

4)You should then follow this format and discuss steps #3-#10 in separate paragraphs/pages.

Last week, you submitted a proposal for the design of a two-day workshop to train managers on how to use…

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Last week, you submitted a proposal for the design of a two-day workshop to train managers on how to use effective feedback skills when delivering one-on-one performance reviews to employees. Design a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation that would be used in this training workshop (excluding the title and reference slides). Use the features of PowerPoint to effectively present the material to managers. Create a professional visual using various design elements, such as: background, color, font style, animations, transitions, audio, images, etc. Include approximately 50 words of speaker notes on each slide (a total of approximately 750-1,000 words). These notes are the a facilitator’s script. Identify at least three specific learning objectives for this training (making any necessary modifications to the learning objectives that were submitted in the proposal last week).

Your introductory slide must include a clear and concise description of the training. Your presentation must also include citations and references from the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text and at least three additional scholarly sources. Your final submission should include: 1) the PowerPoint with facilitator notes, and 2) a comprehensive APA-formatted Word transcript of all slide notes/ facilitator’s script (a total of approximately 750-1,000 words), including a reference page

Briefly describe each of the nine properties and discuss how things like a virus, prion, and viroid can reproduce, but…

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Briefly describe each of the nine properties and discuss how things like a virus, prion, and viroid can reproduce, but are not considered to be alive. Address the question: how can things like these that are not considered to be alive “evolve”?

toxicology unit VIII 3 questions

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Q1: Use an example of any drug or chemical; discuss how the route of exposure can affect the toxicity.

Q2: Describe how toxicant absorption is limited for inhalation, absorption, and ingestion.

Q3: Identify the four categories of street drugs; for one of them include at least two examples. Discuss the routes of exposure and how it affects the toxicity. Include all treatments.

Your response should between 200-250 words in length for each question. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Assignment 4 – Ocean debris

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There are indications that ocean debris is becoming a problem caused by our disposable society, especially so for the use of plastics. Watch the seven minute video on ocean debris by copying and pasting the following URL into your internet browser.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/capt_charles_moore_on_the_seas_of_plastic.html.

Answer the following questions on the video information. Answer in complete sentences, with proper grammar, by number in the submissions box.

1) Describe what the problems with throwaway plastics are? (2 pts)

2) Where does the throwaway trash end up? Explain fully. (2 pts)

3) Identify and describe the major plastic trash in the ocean debris? (2 pts)

4) Trace (outline) the path of American plastic trash in the oceans, identifying its possible source and final repository. Provide specifics. (3 pts)

5) Describe the effect of the trash on aquatic life? (2 pts)

6) Explain how the samples are analyzed? ( 2 pts)

7) Reflect on your life activities and indicate if you have ever contributed to this debris. Explain. (2 pts)

Complete each of the seven tasks and then in the submission box below, give your response next to the number using complete sentences, correct grammar and spelling.

Macroeconomics 4

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Go to “FRB: Press Release—FOMC statement—December 16, 2009.”
You should now find a press release from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, dated December 16, 2009, which discusses the decisions of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) for that date.

This release also states that the Federal Reserve is in the process of purchasing $1.25 trillion of agency mortgage-backed securities and about $175 billion of agency debt. Additionally, the release states that the FOMC has decided to gradually reduce “the pace” of such Fed purchases. Discuss why you believe that the FOMC has made such a decision, and explain the consequences of such a decision on the economy.

In your answer, discuss the Federal Reserve’s use of open-market operations to influence the money supply and the respective consequences of such actions. Include a discussion of the money multiplier effect in your response. Justify your conclusions and provide appropriate examples.

Using Microsoft Word, submit your responses in the form of a short paper (1 ½ – 2 pages).

In a 200 to 800 word essay explain the following “I would prefer even to fail with honor than to win…

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In a 200 to 800 word essay explain the following

“I would prefer even to fail with honor than to win by cheating.” – Sophocles

“‘Tis my opinion every man cheats in his own way, and he is only honest who is not discovered.” – Susannah Centlivre

Recently, the idea of cheating has gotten much attention in the world of sports, entertainment, and politics. Many celebrities have been accused of gaining a competitive edge through dishonest means. While cheating has mainly been publicly condemned, there are many that feel there are times when cheating can actually be a way of making things better. They believe there is nothing wrong with making yourself a better athlete, entertainer, or politician if what you have done makes the event more entertaining, or assists the greater good. Do you feel that there are times when cheating is acceptable, or is cheating never justified? In a detailed essay, articulate your position on whether cheating is always wrong. Use facts and examples to support your position.

Global Catastrophe

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Part 1- 4 page response/reaction on a recent global business acquisition or a global catastrophe from a print media source showing the implications from a political, economic, and or cultural standpoint. Minimum of 3 references.

Part 2- 1 page journal on a current event within the context of globalization. This entry can be media, television, or article.

he Year 1 financial statements of the Brazilian subsidiary of Artemis Corporation (a Canadian company) revealed the following: Brazilian Reals (BRL) Beginning inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,000 Purchases . . . . . . . . .

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The Year 1 financial statements of the Brazilian subsidiary of Artemis Corporation

(a Canadian company) revealed the following:

Brazilian Reals (BRL)

Beginning inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,000

Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,000

Ending inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,000

Cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,000

Canadian dollar (C$) exchange rates for 1 BRL as follows:

January 1, Year 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C$0.45

Average, Year 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.42

December 31, Year 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.38

The beginning inventory was acquired in the last quarter of the previous year

when the exchange rate was C$0.50 = BRL 1; ending inventory was acquired in

the last quarter of the current year when the exchange rate was C$0.40 = BRL 1.

Required:

a. Assuming that the current rate method is the appropriate method of translation,

determine the amounts at which the Brazilian subsidiary’s ending

inventory and cost of goods sold should be included in Artemis’s Year 1

consolidated financial statements.

b. Assuming that the temporal method is the appropriate method of translation,

determine the amounts at which the Brazilian subsidiary’s ending

inventory and cost of goods sold should be included in Artemis’s Year 1

consolidated financial statements.

question 2

6. Sandestino Company contributes cash of $170,000 and Costa Grande Company

contributes net assets of $170,000 to create Grand Sand Company on

January 1, Year 1. Sandestino and Costa Grande each receive a 50 percent

equity interest in Grand Sand. Grand Sand’s financial statements for its first

year of operations are as follows:

SANDESTINO COMPANY

Income Statement

Year 1

Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800,000

Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,000

Income before tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,000

Tax expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,000

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250,000

GRAND SAND COMPANY

Income Statement

Year 1

Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80,000

Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000

Income before tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,000

Tax expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,000

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000

GRAND SAND COMPANY

Balance Sheet

December 31, Year 1

Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 40,000 Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60,000

Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,000 Common stock . . . . . . 340,000

Property, plant, and equipment (net) . . . 320,000 Retained earnings . . . . 20,000

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $420,000 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . $420,000

SANDESTINO COMPANY

Balance Sheet

December 31, Year 1

Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 130,000 Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . $ 250,000

Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,000 Common stock . . . . . 600,000

Property, plant, and equipment (net) 650,000 Retained earnings . . . 300,000

Investment in Grand Sand (at cost). . 170,000

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,150,000 Total . . . . . . . . . . . $1,150,000

Additional Financial Reporting Issues 489

Summary of business segment and general corporate activity for Year 1:

Required:

a. Restate Sandestino’s Year 1 financial statements to properly account for its

investment in Grand Sand Company under (1) the proportionate consolidation

method, and (2) the equity method.

b. Calculate and compare the following ratios for Sandestino Company under

the two different methods of accounting for its investment in Grand Sand

Company: (1) profit margin (net income/revenues), and (2) debt to equity

(total liabilities/total stockholders’ equity).

MIS data analysis, excel data

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Help PAB by thinking through how they should spend $100,000 to grow the audience, and increase awareness and giving.

Your challenge is to characterize, quantify and visualize the best opportunities for PAB to grow their audience and increase charitable giving. Specifically, your analysis should address one or more of the following questions:

How do ticket sales compare with what one would consider a traditional audience for the ballet? What are the potential untapped markets?
What is the role of location in the products (i.e., ticket packages) sold?
Is there are relationship between potential donors and ticket sales? By location? By other demographics?
How can PAB use their advertising budget to increase public awareness and reach their target audience and potential donors?