As a marketing analyst, you are responsible for estimating the level of sales associated with different marketing mix allocation scenarios. You have historical sales data, as well as promotional response data, for each of the elements of the marketing mix. Describe the differences between the forecasting methods that can be used. Evaluate the forecasting methods in relation to the given scenario.

 
Review the important themes within the sub questions of each bullet point. The sub questions are designed to get you thinking about some of the important issues. Your response should provide a succinct synthesis of the key themes in a way that articulates a clear point, position, or conclusion supported by research.
As a marketing analyst, you are responsible for estimating the level of sales associated with different marketing mix allocation scenarios. You have historical sales data, as well as promotional response data, for each of the elements of the marketing mix.
Describe the differences between the forecasting methods that can be used.
Evaluate the forecasting methods in relation to the given scenario.
Choose a forecasting method and justify your choice. If you make any assumptions, state them explicitly. Support your discussion with relevant examples, research, and rationale.
The final paragraph (three or four sentences) of your initial post should summarize the one or two key points that you are making in your initial response.
Submission Details
Your posting should be the equivalent of 1 to 2 single-spaced pages (500–1000 words) in length.
Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format.
respond to your 2 classmates responses 

Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse. Explain why you selected these individuals and/or teams and how they will support your success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.

 
The Assignment:
Academic and Professional Network
Complete Part 1 of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template. Be sure to address the following:
Identify at least two academic and at least two professional individuals or teams to collaborate with to be successful in your MSN program and as a practicing nurse.
Explain why you selected these individuals and/or teams and how they will support your success in the MSN program and as a practicing nurse.

Describe a situation in your life that demonstrates your experience with Teamwork/Collaboration & Accountability. What was your role and what was the outcome of this experience?

Experience
Describe your personal lived experiences outside of work and educational experiences. Include how this inspires you to become a nurse and what this teaches you about the commitment and drive it takes to be a successful and committed nurse. (not to exceed
Describe a situation in your life that demonstrates your experience with Teamwork/Collaboration & Accountability. What was your role and what was the outcome of this experience? (not to exceed
Briefly describe a person or one experience that has prepared you to care for diverse populations. Specifically, with respect for the dignity, worth and human rights of all individuals. (not to exceed
These are three different questions that require separate answers. You do not need to use APA style.

Describe what you learned about yourself based on the results of your self-assessment, including the following:  •  how your strengths contribute to your thoughts, decisions, and behaviors  •  how you can use these insights to add value in your current or future professional role 

In this task, I have completed the CliftonStrengths self-assessment. Based on your results, i need to engage in self-reflection and develop one SMART (1.Achiever
2.Discipline
3.Positivity
4.Context
5. Individualization) goal as a framework to develop an influential leadership growth plan. 
A.  Describe what you learned about yourself based on the results of your self-assessment, including the following: 
•  how your strengths contribute to your thoughts, decisions, and behaviors 
•  how you can use these insights to add value in your current or future professional role 
1.  Provide evidence of completion of the self-assessment.   
Note: You may provide evidence of completion by attaching a PDF file of your test results or a screenshot demonstrating the self-assessment was completed.   
B.  Create one SMART (i.e., specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely) goal for developing influential leadership skills, based on your reflection of your self-assessment results, by doing the following: 
1.  Identify your SMART goal. 
2.  Explain how your SMART goal supports the development of leadership skills. 
3.  Explain how the strengths identified in your self-assessment will help you achieve your SMART goal.   
C.  Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.   
D.  Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

What was the primary goal of the most college women in the 1950s? How did the movie Women’s world reflect the role that housewives were to play in the corporate world and in the lives of their husbands?

Step 1: Read the article by Marcia Cohen, entitled “Betty Friedan Destroys the Myth of the Happy Housewife” on pages 294-305 in Portrait of America, 10th edition.
Step 2: Post a response to one of the following options on the discussion board
Choose one of the questions at the end of reading, on pages 305-306, for the topic of your posting
You may also choose to post on other topics that are related to the article.
ThPick one of these questions
1- What was the “primary goal” of the most college women in the 1950s? How did the movie Women’s world reflect the role that housewives were to play in the corporate world and in the lives of their husbands?
2- In the years after the Korean War, many women entered the work force. What type of jobs did they acquire, and why did they view their work as “unim-portant and transitory” rather than a career? How did television portray blacks and women in the 1950s? Explain the role that consumerism, the press, and the American educational system played in perpetuating prevailing assumptions about women.
3- What was Friedan’s purpose in distributing a questionnaire at her class reunion? What surprise did she discover in the responses of the ” stay-at-home moms”? Describe the reactions of McCall’s, Ladies’ Home Journal, and Redbook to Friedan’s article on ” The Togetherness Women.”

Evaluate economic conditions that influence company performance. Consider political, environmental, currency (money), global economics, and government influences on economic conditions. Compare market conditions from the previous year with the company’s performance for that same year. Conclude how the market conditions that year influenced the company’s performance, such as interest rates, Federal Reserve Bank monetary policy changes, or other market conditions relevant to the company you selected.

A company’s financial reports are used for various reasons, including determining how the company is doing in the financial market. You decide to evaluate the effects of economic and market conditions on the Fortune 500 company selected in week one. Completing this exercise provides you with financial market research to present to your management team to inspire new KPIs and policies.
 
Assessment Deliverable
Use the previous year’s financial reports research you completed in Week 3.
 
Write a 2- to 3-page shareholder analysis in which you address the following:

Evaluate economic conditions that influence company performance. Consider political, environmental, currency (money), global economics, and government influences on economic conditions.
Compare market conditions from the previous year with the company’s performance for that same year. Conclude how the market conditions that year influenced the company’s performance, such as interest rates, Federal Reserve Bank monetary policy changes, or other market conditions relevant to the company you selected.
Analyze year-over-year performance from the past three years (2020, 2021, & 2022). Provide the 2020, 2021, and 2022 trailing PE ratio, forward PE ratio, price to book, return on assets, and return on equity

 
Cite references to support your assessment according to APA guidelines. Use the APA Template in the Writing Center if you write a paper. The APA Template is in Microsoft Word. Use the Sample PowerPoint in the Writing Center if you write a presentation. And include speaker notes with each slide except the title and reference pages. If you need help locating the APA Template of Sample Presentation, send me a private message. 
 

How are mechanistic and organic structural models similar and different?

Week 13: Interactive activity
9.1 Learning Outcomes:
Chapter- 15 (15-05;15-06)
9.2 Action Required:
The purpose of this interactive activity is to demonstrate your understanding of the concepts learned lessons by responding to discussion questions.
9.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
Access the discussion forum for this activity by clicking on the discussion link below.
Click on “Create Thread.”
Enter a title for your response in the “Subject” line.
Type your response into the message field to the following discussion prompt:
How are mechanistic and organic structural models similar and different?
9.4 Instructions
Post your response to the appropriate Discussion Board forum before the end of due date.

Innovation and physical capital are 2 of the 4 factors of production. Discuss some specific ways that 1 of the following laws increased the productivity of 1 or both of these factors of production: 1862 Pacific Railway Act 1956 Federal Aid Highway Act 1946 Federal Airport Act What other examples of economic concentration can you share? What are the risks and advantages to economic concentration? How has economic concentration influenced your industry?

Respond to the following in a minimum of

Innovation and physical capital are 2 of the 4 factors of production. Discuss some specific ways that 1 of the following laws increased the productivity of 1 or both of these factors of production:
1862 Pacific Railway Act
1956 Federal Aid Highway Act
1946 Federal Airport Act
What other examples of economic concentration can you share?
What are the risks and advantages to economic concentration?
How has economic concentration influenced your industry?

Malicious software, or malware, is one of the most significant categories of threats to computer systems. Discuss two types of malware and clarify how they cause damage to systems.

FORUM DESCRIPTION (1)
Malicious software, or malware, is one of the most significant categories of threats to computer systems. Discuss two types of malware and clarify how they cause damage to systems. Support your discussions with real-life examples and elaborate on the countermeasures that would prevent the situation.
You are required to reply to at least two of your peers’ discussion question post answers to this weekly discussion question and/or your instructor’s response to your post. These replies need to be substantial and constructive in nature. They should add to the content of the post and evaluate/analyze that post’s answer. Normal course dialogue doesn’t fulfill these two peer replies, but is expected throughout the course.
Be sure to support your statements with logic and argument, citing any sources referenced. Post your initial response early and check back often to continue the discussion. Be sure to respond to at least two of your peers’ posts as well.

How does culture impact the care you give? Culture can be LBGTQ, indigenous people, religion, or country of origin…..Do you have a story?

Step 1 Review the video Who Cares within this module and
Step 2 Read the below topic:
“Dealing with a pandemic has undoubtedly changed the course of our lives. And our plans. Some of us feel more committed than ever and others are considering a completely different professional path. But there are a whole lot of options between these two extremes. Here we’ll share how to take a long-term view of your career, how to figure out what’s right for you, and how all nurses can find more ways to contribute to the industry” (shifturse.com. 2023 Topics-Professional Direction).
Step 3. Post your views on how the NP in Who Cares would react.
Step 4. View one of the articles or podcasts within the topics and discuss how it and the video Who Cares has impacted you within 1 of the 4 components of your professional identity—Values & Ethics; Knowledge; Being a leader; or Professionalism.
https://www.shiftnursing.com/topics/professional-direction/
Step 5. How does culture impact the care you give? Culture can be LBGTQ, indigenous people, religion, or country of origin…..Do you have a story?