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For this discussion, you will answer the following questions.

Module 3 Discussion Question #1  

Start by going to a news source and finding a recent article about the 2020 presidential election.   What is your news source, what is the title of the article and do you believe this news source was objective or biased in its reporting? Use the All Sides website   and/or Student News Daily   to critique your news source’s article.  Remember to properly cite your news source and the reference websites.  Your answer should be 5-10 sentences long.

Module 3 Discussion Question #2 

For this discussion question please first visit the Open Secrets  website and look through the list of SuperPACs.  As you scroll through this list, click on a few of the SuperPACs and look to see how much money has been raised and how it is being spent. Choose one SuperPAC from the list that interests you.   In your answer be sure to state the name of the SuperPAC, explain if this SuperPAC is “liberal” or “conservative”, state how much money this SuperPAC has raised and how it has spent its money (for or against).  Also answer how this SuperPAC effect our political system?  Remember to properly cite the Open Secrets website.  Your answer should be 5-10 sentences long. 

Module 3 Discussion Question #3.

First, please spend some time looking through the information provided the Ballotpedia website. (Links to an external site.) Based on the registered parties and voting results do you believe that the current elected politicians represent the whole of the American people?  Why or why not?   Remember to cite the Ballotpedia website.  Your answer should be 5-10 sentences long.  

Is language a reliable demarcation of musical style in Europe?

After reading your textbook and any provided lecture notes for this unit, post your reaction to one of the provided discussion topics below. Be sure to use your own words and reactions, not simply something you copied from some other online source.  Be sure to copy the prompt that you are using for your response into your post.

Your initial posting should be at least 200 words (not including the discussion prompt). You must start a thread in response to the prompt before you can read and reply to other students’ threads. In addition, respond to at least two threads from your classmates, including the thread above and below yours. Each of your responses to two of your classmates’ threads must be at least 75 words. If you are the first poster, respond to the thread below yours and one other thread.

1. Is language a reliable demarcation of musical style in Europe? Why, or why not? Also, how are music and musical instruments used to express national identity? (Give some specific examples.)

2. There has been some controversy about Michael Flatley’s highly-produced and commercially-oriented shows such as “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance.” What effects, positive or negative, do you believe these shows have had on people’s impressions of Celtic music and culture?
the book is : the music of the people of the world

leadership and management traits and theories necessary for managing a multidisciplinary and multicultural health care organization

Final Project- PowerPoint Presentation

The Final Project should demonstrate an understanding of the reading  assignments, class discussions, your own research and the application of  new knowledge.  It should utilize previous skills developed in  foundational health care courses and apply them within the context and  viewpoint of a health care administrator and their role in managing  health and human services. 

For the Final Project, the student will select one of  the following topics and conduct scholarly and professional research  while integrating the course’s learning outcomes to address a selected  topic:

  • Research specific leadership and management traits and theories  necessary for managing a multidisciplinary and multicultural health care  organization to promote organizational effectiveness.
  • Present how strategic planning, performance improvement, and  information systems are interrelated and fundamental to the delivery of  quality health care.
  • Examine the financial characteristics of health care delivery along with managing costs, revenues, and human resources.
  • Analyze ethical and legal concepts, including specific federal  regulations, required of health care organizations to ensure the  delivery of high quality health care that protects patient safety.

Research Requirements

Academic research and papers must meet certain standards of quality  that are recognized by the academic community. What constitutes quality  academic research?

  • The use of primary (original), credible sources written by experts in the field of study.
  • Ensuring secondary sources are supported by research in primary sources.
  • Making sure all research is relevant and that material used is pertinent to the area of study.
  • In graduate work, the use of peer-reviewed journal articles (journal  articles reviewed by recognized experts in the relevant field of study)  is required.
  • Keep in mind that educational websites may be appropriate, in some cases, but should be evaluated carefully.

The Ashford University Library offers many excellent databases and  other resources to assist you in conducting scholarly research.

What sources are not acceptable for academic research and referencing?

  • Encyclopedias
  • Dictionaries
  • Wikipedia, other wikis, or blogs
  • Websites and other sources that do not provide quality researched  materials (e.g., they do not use credible sources to support the  information in the document).

All research must reflect professional academic protocol and must be  documented according to APA standards as outlined in the Ashford Writing  Center. 

Creating the Final Project

Present your research in the form of a comprehensive 10- to 15-slide  PowerPoint presentation (excluding title and reference slides) with  detailed speaker notes 

what is the weighted average cost of capital for Coogly?

Assignment 2: The Weighted Average Cost of Capital

By the due date assigned , complete the following assignment:

Coogly Company is attempting to identify its weighted average cost of capital for the coming year and has hired you to answer some questions they have about the process. They have asked you to present this information in a PowerPoint presentation to the company’s management team.  The company would like for you to keep your presentation to approximately 10 slides and use the notes section in PowerPoint to clarify your point. Your presentation should address the following questions and offer a final recommendation to Coogly. Make sure you support your answers and clearly explain the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing the weighted average cost of capital methodology. Include at least one graph or chart in your presentation.

Company Information

The capital structure for the firm will be maintained and is now 10% preferred stock, 30% debt, and 60% new common stock.  No retained earnings are available.   The marginal tax rate for the firm is 40%.

  1. Coogly has outstanding preferred stock That pays a dividend of $4 per share and sells for $82 per share, with a floatation cost of $6 per share. What is the component cost for Coogly’s preferred stock? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using preferred stock in the capital structure?
  2. If the company issues new common stock, it will sell for $50 per share with a floatation cost of $9 per share. The last dividend paid was $3.80 and this dividend is expected to grow at a rate of 7% for the foreseeable future. What is the cost of new equity to the firm? What are the advantages and disadvantages of issuing new equity in the capital structure?
  3. The company will use new bonds for any capital project, according to the capital structure. These bonds will have a market and par value of $1000, with a coupon rate of 6% and a floatation cost of 7%. The bonds will mature in 20 years and no other debt will be used for any new investments. What is the cost of new debt? What are the advantages and disadvantages of issuing new debt in the capital structure?
  4. Given the component costs identified above and the capital structure for the firm, what is the weighted average cost of capital for Coogly? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this method in the capital budgeting process?
Describe the role of a change manager and how it will benefit the project.

You are a project manager and believe that your initiative would be more successful if you had a change manager on your team.

Develop an argument to your manager on the importance of change management.

Describe the role of a change manager and how it will benefit the project.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper using a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

An important issue facing the network and its security is the spread of malicious software.

An important issue facing the network and its security is the spread of malicious software. There are reports regularly about organizations that have been impacted by malicious software. 

  • Prepare a paper that discusses this issue. The paper should identify and describe various issues related to network security, including (but not limited to) the following:   
    • Viruses  
    • Worms  
    • Buffer overflows  
    • Network traffic pilfering  
    • Man-in-the middle attacks 
  • Provide recommendations for mechanisms that can be applied to reduce the spread and impact of each.  
  • How would you integrate and incorporate those mechanisms into an existing network environment? 

Submit your paper in Word. It should 3-4 pages (excluding title page, abstract and references page), professionally presented and use APA format. An introduction and conclusion are required. 

What other devices might not be allowed in certain facilities, and why would they be restricted?

Some organizations prohibit workers from bringing certain kinds of devices into the workplace, such as cameras, cell phones, and USB drives. Some businesses require employees to use clear or see-through backpacks when carrying personal items. What other devices might not be allowed in certain facilities, and why would they be restricted? The video on Google’s Data Center may give you some ideas to write about for this assignment.

Your written assignment should consist of 2-3 paragraphs.(300 words)

the changed environment between pharmaceutical companies and medical providers concerning gifts.

Review two (2) “External Authoritative Sources” (defined below), discussing the changed environment between pharmaceutical companies and medical providers concerning gifts. Provide a brief paragraph narrative (one paragraph required for each of the two (2) required “external authoritative sources” incorporating proper APA style for the in-text citations and reference for each source.

Provide a link to the full article for each of the two sources referenced.

Each source citation shall be substantively used and properly placed in the narrative.

The reference for the first source shall follow the brief paragraph narrative substantively citing the first source. Then the second source reference will follow the brief paragraph narrative for substantively citing the second source..

“External Authoritative Sources” for purposes mean: articles from published books, peer reviewed journal articles, education and government sites as well as non-partisan national or international organizations (such as WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS etc) provided, however the article selected must have:

Authors; and

In text citations and references to support statements made therein.

Under no circumstances are newspapers (e.g., the Wall Street Journal), blogs (regardless of source), editorials, panel discussions, definition of terms, “dot com” sites, and text books from the course or other courses to be used. The foregoing are not considered authoritative for this course.

benefits as well as the challenges associated with Big Data Analytics for Manufacturing Internet of Things.

The recent advances in information and communication technology (ICT) has promoted the evolution of conventional computer-aided manufacturing industry to smart data-driven manufacturing. Data analytics in massive manufacturing data can extract huge business values while it can also result in research challenges due to the heterogeneous data types, enormous volume and real-time velocity of manufacturing data. For this assignment, you are required to research the benefits as well as the challenges associated with Big Data Analytics for Manufacturing Internet of Things. Your paper should meet these requirements:  

  • Be approximately four to six pages in length, not including the required cover page and reference page.
  • Follow APA 7 guidelines. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.
  • Support your answers with the readings from the course and at least two scholarly journal articles to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook. The UC Library is a great place to find resources.
  • Be clearly and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing.