Discuss how new e-commerce tech-giants such as Pinduoduo and Shein could surpass established platforms like Amazon and Alibaba, and assess their potential impact on the future of business

  
In the post-pandemic era, online purchasing has become increasingly popular. Customers now demand a wide variety of new products and on-time delivery within one to two days. Traditional e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Alibaba are facing fierce competition from fast-growing Chinese tech giants like Pinduoduo (www.temu.com) and Shein (www.shein.com). 
The main competitive advantage for these new entrants lies in the “direct connection” between factories and consumers. They also fully utilize the digital capability to provide more informed choices via the list of recommendations and optimizations based on their network. This assignment requires you to conduct research to compare and analyse traditional e- commerce platforms with new business models such as Pinduoduo and Shein. Your report should be guided by the questions below. 
(a) Discuss how new e-commerce tech-giants such as Pinduoduo and Shein could surpass established platforms like Amazon and Alibaba, and assess their potential impact on the future of business. (40 marks) .
(b) Review two (2) business processes that would benefit from using advanced prescriptive analytics, such as large-scale computation and optimization. Discuss the benefits of applying prescriptive analytics in these areas, along with the possible challenges in their implementation. (60 marks) .

How has technology impacted the health care industry? Provide examples. With COVID-19 vaccine data being repeatedly targeted by hackers, do you think that cybersecurity and data protection are among the most monitored of all the emerging health care IT trends in 2021? Why?

 
Respond to the following in a minimum of 
How has technology impacted the health care industry? Provide examples.
With COVID-19 vaccine data being repeatedly targeted by hackers, do you think that cybersecurity and data protection are among the most monitored of all the emerging health care IT trends in 2021? Why?

What are date rape drugs and how can a person be unaware that such a drug has been ingested? 2. What can you do to protect yourself? 3. What do you do if you think you have been sexually assaulted?

CASE STUDY: Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault: Jessica Sexual assault includes any type of sexual activity to which an individual does not agree. Because of the effects of some drugs, commonly called date rape drugs, victims may be physically helpless, unable to refuse, or even unable to remember what happened. Jessica, a 16-year-old high school sophomore, expresses concern to the school nurse practitioner that she knows someone who might have had sex “without knowing it.” How can the nurse practitioner answer these common questions? Reflective Questions 1. What are date rape drugs and how can a person be unaware that such a drug has been ingested? 2. What can you do to protect yourself? 3. What do you do if you think you have been sexually assaulted? 4. What can you do when someone you care about has been sexually assaulted? 5. What role does a nurse practitioner play in the care of sexually assaulted patients, particularly in the adolescent age group? 

Marijuana use in the United States is a controversial topic, in part because laws vary from state to state. In some states, it is completely legal; in others, it is completely illegal. There are also states where the distinction is blurred, where marijuana is legalized for medicinal purposes or decriminalized. View this Map of Marijuana Legality by State for an overview of how laws vary.Explain how the marijuana laws in your state affect your decision

Marijuana use in the United States is a controversial topic, in part because laws vary from state to state. In some states, it is completely legal; in others, it is completely illegal. There are also states where the distinction is blurred, where marijuana is legalized for medicinal purposes or decriminalized. View this Map of Marijuana Legality by State for an overview of how laws vary.Explain how the marijuana laws in your state affect your decision
In this discussion, we will explore how laws affect discretionary decisions in criminal justice. First, research the marijuana laws in your state:

Go to State Laws
Click on your state
Under “Criminal Laws,” click on “Marijuana Laws”

Next, read the scenario below and consider your discretionary powers regarding the laws:
You are a police officer on routine patrol in the state where you reside. It’s 11:00 p.m. and while touring your beat, you observe a woman standing on the sidewalk smoking a “joint.” After conducting a field interview, you discover the woman is directly in front of her home, is 45 years of age, and smokes recreationally. The only marijuana she has in her possession is the joint, which is less than 10 grams. Depending on the state you live in, you have several options for how to proceed. What do you do?
In your initial post, provide a brief overview of the marijuana laws in your state. Be sure to cite any laws using APA style. Describe how you would proceed in the scenario above. Explain how the marijuana laws in your state affect your decision. Do the laws limit your discretionary power? How do the laws inhibit or rely on discretion? What situational or external factors may affect your decision?
In your response to two of your peers, state if you agree or disagree with how they would proceed in the scenario and explain why, keeping in mind the marijuana laws in their state. You may also want to provide additional rationale regarding how the laws inhibit or rely on discretion, or external factors to consider. Remember to always be respectful when replying to peers, even if you do not agree with their stance or rationale.
References
DISA Global Solutions. (2019). Map of Marijuana Legality by State. Retrieved from https://disa.com/map-of-marijuana-legality-by-stateState Laws. (2019). Retrieved from https://statelaws.findlaw.com/
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Describe a time in your academic or professional career when you used one of the employability skills below.

 ASSIGNMENT: Describe a time in your academic or professional career when you used one of the employability skills below.

The innovation skill, which helps you use strategies to develop your ideas and create change
The communication skill, which helps you effectively write about information, your ideas, and your perspective
The productivity skill, which helps you plan your time and your writing
The technology skill, which help you use digital tools and devices to document your writing efficiently and effectively

Develop a 3-4 page narrative  (with an introduction, at least three body paragraphs, and a conclusion) that describes this event. Some examples could include:

Firsts: Think of a “first” in your academic/professional career when you used your chosen skill, and describe that moment in detail.
Proud moments: Choose a moment when you felt proud about an accomplishment that was made possible by using one of the above skills.
Adversity: Describe a time when you had to think or act quickly to overcome a challenge using one of the above skills.

In your introduction, explain the scenario. In your body paragraphs, describe the employability skill you used and how it was used in your specific event. Describe the benefits or shortcomings of using this skill and how the skill contributed to your success; or alternatively, how it could have been utilized differently to achieve greater success. In your conclusion, describe what you learned about yourself through the experience and how you plan to utilize this skill in the future. 
 
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Create a 3-4 page writing in which you:

Explain the scenario you have chosen.
Describe the chosen employability skill and how it was used in the scenario.
Describe the benefits or shortcomings of using this skill and how it contributed to any success.

How could it have been used differently to achieve greater success?

Describe what you learned about yourself throughout this scenario.
Minimize mechanical and stylistic errors.
Complete the reflection questions listed below.

B. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

Consider the early stages of your writing process. What brainstorming and prewriting activities did you engage in to compose your narrative? How did they help you begin formulating your ideas? How do you anticipate that these steps will make the writing process more productive? (4-5 sentences)
Consider the skill you chose as a topic. Why did you pick this particular skill? What about it are you looking forward to exploring as you work on your later assignments in this course? (3-4 sentences)

Your neighborhood laundromat is for sale and a friend is considering investing in this business. Your friend has asked for your financial advice regarding this endeavor. For the business alone and no other assets (such as the building and land), the purchase price is $260,000. The net cash flows for the project are $32,000 per year for the next 5 years. The plan is to borrow the money for this investment at 6%. You will need to submit a presentation sharing your recommendation and you must address the following questions: Part A: Calculate the Net Present Value and Payback Period: What is the net present value of this project? Calculate the simple payback period for this project. Your desired payback period is 5 years. How long is the payback period for this project?

  
Your neighborhood laundromat is for sale and a friend is considering investing in this business. Your friend has asked for your financial advice regarding this endeavor.
For the business alone and no other assets (such as the building and land), the purchase price is $260,000. The net cash flows for the project are $32,000 per year for the next 5 years. The plan is to borrow the money for this investment at 6%.
You will need to submit a presentation sharing your recommendation and you must address the following questions:
Part A: Calculate the Net Present Value and Payback Period:

What is the net present value of this project?
Calculate the simple payback period for this project. Your desired payback period is 5 years. How long is the payback period for this project?

Use the following template to complete the Unit 4 Excel spreadsheet (IP): Unit 4 IP Assignment Template
Part B: Evaluate the investment and provide calculations for an alternative deal:

How would you evaluate this investment? What would be a good price at which to purchase this business?

Part C: In a 15-slide presentation, show your calculations and recommendations on whether to purchase the laundromat. Be sure to address the questions above in the presentation.
  APA format means, at a minimum, you will need the following:

Title slide: Remember the running head. The title should be in all capitals.
Length: 15 slides minimum
Body slides: This begins on the slide following the title slide and must be double-spaced (be careful not to triple- or quadruple-space between paragraphs). The typeface should be 12-pt. Times Roman or 12-pt. Courier in regular black type. Do not use color, bold type, or italics, except as required for APA-level headings and references. The deliverable length of the body of your presentation for this assignment is 15 slides. In-body academic citations to support your decisions and analysis are required. A variety of academic sources is encouraged.
Reference slide: References that align with your in-body academic sources are listed on the final slide of your presentation. The references must be in APA format using appropriate spacing, hanging indent, italics, and uppercase and lowercase usage as appropriate for the type of resource used. Remember, the Reference slide is not a bibliography but a further listing of the abbreviated in-body citations used in the paper. Every referenced item must have a corresponding in-body citation.

Go to the following websites that offer free online courses: Khan AcademyLinks to an external site. and TED: Ideas Worth SpreadingLinks to an external site.. Compare and contrast the two primary similarities and two major differences in the two websites. Recommend two ways you could incorporate The Khan Academy and/or Ted, Ideas Worth Spreading, into a training class for adult learners. Provide a rationale for your recommendations.

 
Week 8 Discussion – Technology-Based Training Methods
Go to the following websites that offer free online courses: Khan AcademyLinks to an external site. and TED: Ideas Worth SpreadingLinks to an external site..
Compare and contrast the two primary similarities and two major differences in the two websites.
Recommend two ways you could incorporate The Khan Academy and/or Ted, Ideas Worth Spreading, into a training class for adult learners. Provide a rationale for your recommendations.

Review the Healthy People 2030 Leading Health Indicators (LHIs). Identify the LHI that best matches STIs and transmission through risky sexual behaviors. Critique the objectives and teaching strategies used by the student nurses by responding to the following in a minimum of 175 words:  How do the objectives and teaching strategies address the identified LHI? 

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. 
Due Thursday 
Imagine that a group of nursing students wanted to learn more about the health behaviors of adolescents in their community. They decided to have students at the local high school complete a questionnaire about their health behaviors. After the adolescents completed the questionnaire, the nursing students reviewed the responses and tallied the results. They discovered that over half of the respondents engaged in risky sexual behaviors. They reviewed the literature, which stated that sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates in this population are on the rise.
The nursing students decided to educate the adolescents about safe sexual practices and prevention of STI transmission. The goal of the program was to decrease the number of adolescents engaged in risky sexual behaviors. The nursing students developed objectives and teaching strategies for this educational program: 

To instill adolescents with an intrinsic motivation to become aware of their own risky sexual behavior through class discussions and cooperative learning exercises 
To promote safe sexual practices with the adolescents through demonstration of appropriate safe sex practices and inquiry-guided instruction 
To develop students? positive sexual health behaviors through scenario-based case presentations and discussions 

Review the Healthy People 2030 Leading Health Indicators (LHIs). Identify the LHI that best matches STIs and transmission through risky sexual behaviors.
Critique the objectives and teaching strategies used by the student nurses by responding to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

How do the objectives and teaching strategies address the identified LHI? 
What action by the nursing students illustrates the planning phase of the health planning model? Refer to Figure 7-2, Health Planning Model, in Community Health Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. 
Which system level is primarily being addressed through the educational program? Refer to Box 7-2, Systems Framework Premises, in?Community Health Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. 
What level of prevention are the nursing students applying in the educational program? Refer to your textbook for levels of prevention. 

Cite specific examples from practice or literature.
Due Monday 
Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

What is the total number of people incarcerated in this country at the federal, state, and local level?How does this compare to other countries around the world?

1.What is the total number of people incarcerated in this country at the federal, state, and local
level?How does this compare to other countries around the world?
2. How does this compare to other countries around the world? (
3. In your opinion, what do you think about the death penalty?
4. List the counties in this world that have the death penalty?
5. How does America fit in this list?
6. In your opinion, how successful is the “War of Drugs”?
7. What are the positives of the “War on Drugs”?
8. What are the negatives of the “War on Drugs”? (
9. In your opinion, has putting drug users in jail helped stop or lessen the use of drugs in this
country?
10. Assess critiques of the criminal justice system made by both conservatives and liberals.