What is cloud computing? What are the capabilities of the cloud? How can these cloud capabilities benefit your organization?

 
Discussion: Brief Summary of Cloud Computing
In this discussion thread, you will post a brief executive summary to your executive leadership covering the following:
What is cloud computing?
What are the capabilities of the cloud?
How can these cloud capabilities benefit your organization?
Your goal should be to convey this information to executive leadership in a concise, yet thorough manner. You and your colleagues may then engage in dialogue to provide feedback on each other’s summaries. This feedback may be used to improve your summary before adapting it for the final presentation in the last step
each answer must have the question as headings and its not part of the word count, should be numbered and include references

If managers could have just one wish, many would ask for a crystal ball. With this tool, there would never be any worry about risk. The manager could look into the crystal ball and know exactly what will happen with each decision. Unfortunately, we do not have this luxury and must use other tools and techniques to determine the risks we face for the decisions we make. Understanding the financial risks will be the focus of this week’s discussion question. In what ways do you believe the trade-off of Risk-Return might influence organization and individual investment decisions?

Week 7 Discussion – Financial Risks
If managers could have just one wish, many would ask for a crystal ball. With this tool, there would never be any worry about risk. The manager could look into the crystal ball and know exactly what will happen with each decision. Unfortunately, we do not have this luxury and must use other tools and techniques to determine the risks we face for the decisions we make. Understanding the financial risks will be the focus of this week’s discussion question.
In what ways do you believe the trade-off of Risk-Return might influence organization and individual investment decisions?
Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.

Describe your ideas about your wish surround your death (how you would like to orchestrate your end of life ceremony) in 3 parts using illustrative images.List a minimum of 3 specific ideas that are personal and individually tailored to your wishes and beliefs. All of your ideas must be related to an example from the week’s chapter reading. Describe how something you learned this week relates to the three personalized ideas, plus image examples, remember to be specific.

Instructions:
Describe your ideas about your wish surround your death (how you would like to orchestrate your end of life ceremony) in 3 parts using illustrative images.List a minimum of 3 specific ideas that are personal and individually tailored to your wishes and beliefs.
All of your ideas must be related to an example from the week’s chapter reading. Describe how something you learned this week relates to the three personalized ideas, plus image examples, remember to be specific.
Provide specific visual examples of how your ideas are related to the art of this specific section of the textbook.
Provide the a total of 3 image(s) embedded within your discussion.
Give feedback to your classmates by replying to a minimum of four peer posts. For more information see the Guide to Group Discussion Posting and Replies
Prompt Guidelines:
For this weeks’ topic, let’s imagine how we’d like to “leave this mortal coil,” to “make our exit,” or to “start pushing up the daisies.” The chapter reading(s) for this section give us ample examples and suggestions, a kind of blueprint, for how we could image this.
These range from the personally eccentric examples laid out in the “Going out BIG” section, to the monumental markers on an architectural scale laid out in the section on “Ego,” or would you prefer to be physically preserved forever for all to see?
Food for Thought:
These are just some starting points to get you inspired- you don’t have to answer these questions, they are meant to fire up some ideas within your brainstorming.
Are there special items that you’d like to accompany your corpse? Maybe it’s that favorite light saber, lucky hat, wedding ring, your baseball card collection, an important religious object, or that 1967 Chevy Camero with white leather interior?
Do you want to share your (cremated) remains among your loved ones? What should they do with them—put them in amulets on chains, in an urn on the mantle, or resting in more traditional place like a cemetery?
Or would you select a burial, in your favorite car perhaps, in a custom Kane Kwei-style coffin shaped like a chicken, or in a giant crypt with your favorite 60” television, with a full bar and a butler, or with any of the other things you need in the afterlife?
Do you want a ritualized celebration honor with fireworks, dancing, or the Pope, or any other religious figure’s, blessing?
These examples are all rooted in ancient traditions, the art of which, is covered in this chapter. These practices predate our contemporary traditions, but they inform many that exist today. Keep in mind that these scenarios are imaginary, so be as creative as possible.
Written Analysis – Essay Format:
When posting, your writing must utilize an essay format. The tone can can conversational , but the rule of grammar still apply.

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each primary competitor. Consider sales, quality, distribution, price, production capabilities, reputation, and products/services.

 Company: Clasica Prints

Stakeholder Analysis

Actual personal experience, education, and training in the area/ industry of proposed business for all key stakeholders

Industry Analysis

A brief overview and long-term outlook for growth
Review industry size, trends, and target market segment.
Identify who leads the industry in terms of:

Price
Quality
Market share

Competitive Analysis

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each primary competitor.
Consider sales, quality, distribution, price, production capabilities, reputation, and products/services.
Outline how your product or service measures in the area of pricing and identify your competitive advantage.
Prepare a first year and a 3-year sales forecast in dollars and units.
Briefly outline your sales and advertising plans.

Imagine you are a new employee in an HR department. Your first task is to develop a plan for an employee training session on stress management. Identify specific, relevant topics that should be covered during the training session, with justification. Describe proven methods of tracking employee attendance and dealing with employees who do not attend or participate in mandatory training.

 
Completing this activity will help you prepare for the upcoming assignment in Week 9; as practice for the assignment, you should focus on content, not formatting in one to two pg. 
Imagine you are a new employee in an HR department. Your first task is to develop a plan for an employee training session on stress management.

Identify specific, relevant topics that should be covered during the training session, with justification.
Describe proven methods of tracking employee attendance and dealing with employees who do not attend or participate in mandatory training.
Develop detailed criteria to assist in selecting a vendor to use for the stress management training session.
Provide a well-reasoned explanation for why one of these training methods is most effective: presentations, case studies, simulations, and discus

 What do you hope to accomplish with your e-portfolio (Experience in Organizational Leadership)? Why and how?

 What do you hope to accomplish with your e-portfolio (Experience in Organizational Leadership)? Why and how? Share a brief presentation (PowerPoint – 10 slides) of what you have included and intend to include in your e-portfolio.  The presentation should include: (1) a personal profile including career theme (Organizational Leadership), (2) career goal(s), and (3) at least three examples of artifacts that will support your e-portfolio (does not need to be an entire document- include snapshot). 
*See uploaded files 

Examine and discuss strategies for addressing biases and racism.

Prompt:
Section four (pages 27-28) of the Moving the Race Conversation Forward: Part 1 resource includes four recommendations.
STEP 1: Choose two of the four recommendations to focus on for this reflection.
STEP 2: For each of the two recommendations chosen, share:
One way you can integrate the ideas/suggestions personally
One way you can integrate the ideas/suggestions academically or professionally
Instructions
Purpose:
Examine and discuss strategies for addressing biases and racism.
https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/public…
Verna Myers: How to Overcome Our Biases? Walk Boldly Toward Them
Video “verna myers how to overcome our biases walk boldly toward them” via TED
Instructions:
Share a one paragraph reflection on the Learning for Justice: Speak Up web pages. Include three things you learned, two things you want to try, and one thing you want to know more about.
Share a one paragraph reflection on the Verna Myer’s TED talk. Include your thoughts/feelings/reactions to her overall message and one example of a strategy for addressing bias and/or racism that you will remember from her presentation.
Share a one paragraph reflection on the Jay Smooth video. Include your thoughts/feelings/reactions to his overall message and one example of a strategy for addressing bias and/or racism that you will remember from his presentation.
Technical Requirements
12 point font, Times New Roman, Word.doc
Title your file [Last name_Assignment title]
Submit to Dropbox

In what ways did race, nation, and religion unify populations but also make societies more difficult to govern and economies more difficult to manage as the 19th century came to an end and the 20th century began?

In what ways did race, nation, and religion unify populations but also make societies more difficult to govern and economies more difficult to manage as the 19th century came to an end and the 20th century began?

what were/are the sources of difficulites for this busness at point of starting up or ongoing? financial? growth? human resources? legitimacy?

COMPANY IS SHOP ZERO NOTTINGHAM

what were/are the sources of difficulites for this busness at point of starting up or ongoing?
financial? growth? human resources? legitimacy?

Answers questions in highlighted about shop zero the zero waste company in nottingham united
kingdom

Starting and running a business may be challenging, and issues can arise from many different
places. Some common challenges faced by businesses, both in their early stages of operation
and as they grow, are as follows:

**1.** Financial Challenges:

Startup: It may be challenging to establish a company, develop a product, or create a market if
there are insufficient resources.
Ongoing: Managing cash flow, funding expansion, and dealing with unforeseen expenses are
common financial challenges.

2. Growth Difficulties:

Startup: Building a customer, being well-known, and expanding your business may be
challenging and take time at beginning.
Ongoing: To sustain expansion, enter new markets, and adapt to changing customer
expectations, resources and strategic planning are required.
3. Challenges Concerning Human Resources:

Startup: Attracting qualified staff, putting together a solid team, and fostering a positive
workplace culture are some of the initial obstacles.
Ongoing: Managing team dynamics, retaining top talent, and ensuring output and worker
happiness are perpetual challenges.
4. The validity and Image:

Startup: Without any prior experience, it can be difficult for new businesses to gain the respect
and confidence of partners, investors, and clients.
Ongoing: Maintaining a positive reputation, dealing with rivals, and adhering to ethical and legal
standards are all concerns related to legitimacy.
5. Challenges with Regulation and Adherence:

Startup: Managing the numerous permits, licenses, and regulations needed to conduct business
legally.
Constant: Complying with ever-changing legal and regulatory frameworks, especially in
industries with strict regulations like banking and healthcare.

6. Markets with Competition:

Startup: Coming up with a unique selling proposition and setting your business apart from
competitors can be challenging.
Constantly keeping an eye on competitors, industry developments, and consumer preferences
in order to be up to date and competitive.
7. Technical Challenges:

Startup: Putting in place the right technology infrastructure and tools to streamline operations
and establish fruitful customer relationships.
Continuous: incorporating innovative and efficient new technologies, keeping up with
cybersecurity concerns, and adapting to new developments in technology.
8. Aspects of Politics and Economy

Startup: Political upheaval, economic downturns, or modifications to governmental rules may
have an effect on the business environment.
Ongoing: Trade laws, exchange rate changes, and global economic conditions can all have an
effect on multinational corporations.
Prosperous businesses surmount these challenges by strategic planning, adaptability, ingenuity,
and on occasion, seeking external assistance or guidance. Every company has a unique
journey, and distinct obstacles could emerge based on the sector, location, and style of
operation.

Download, complete, and score the attached Anti-Social Personality Inventory *Totals are calculated by adding up all your TRUE responses.Step TWO: In a brief, describe your thoughts and experience with the scale by responding to the prompts below.Were you surprised by your score?How did your score compare to the mean scores of others?Why do you think professional rock climbers and people coming out of rehab have higher than average anti-social personality scores?What do you think this scale says about you? 

 Step ONE: Download, complete, and score the attached Anti-Social Personality Inventory *Totals are calculated by adding up all your TRUE responses.Step TWO: In a brief, describe your thoughts and experience with the scale by responding to the prompts below.Were you surprised by your score?How did your score compare to the mean scores of others?Why do you think professional rock climbers and people coming out of rehab have higher than average anti-social personality scores?What do you think this scale says about you?