If you were a manager for the Fortune 500 company studied in our class, you may be asked to present how the company uses performance metrics in corporate valuation. Consider how you would present return on equity (ROE) and earnings per share (EPS) to a senior management group. Review and discuss the Fortune 500 companies’ ROE and EPS. What do these results say about the company?

 
A public company’s value can be calculated by different approaches depending on the data available and is often shared through quarterly or annual reports or financial statements.
If you were a manager for the Fortune 500 company studied in our class, you may be asked to present how the company uses performance metrics in corporate valuation. Consider how you would present return on equity (ROE) and earnings per share (EPS) to a senior management group. Review and discuss the Fortune 500 companies’ ROE and EPS. What do these results say about the company?

Discuss the idea of conformity vs. nonconformity in the works of Emerson and Thoreau

First, discuss the idea of conformity vs. nonconformity in the works of Emerson and Thoreau. Give consideration to these things in your answer:

how the transcendentalists view man
Emerson’s concept of “man thinking” and a “foolish consistency”
what it means in their eyes to really be a “man” (think of Self-Reliance and the “different drummer” quote)
how society affects the individual
obstacles that keep a person from truly being himself 
the general lesson about conformity that can be drawn from the path Thoreau wore between his house and the pond
how Thoreau defines true success
Thoreau’s story of the beautiful bug

How has the Dove brand and its marketing to women evolved over the years?

Please review the attached 2 articles on Dove brand development and extension. Write a summary in the Discussion Forum, providing your insights on the following questions. 1. How has the Dove brand and its marketing to women evolved over the years?2. Was the extension of the Dove brand for men’s personal care a good or a risky decision? Why?3. What are your key learnings from this article regarding the importance of segmentation, targeting, and positioning in the new product development process?

Describe using Real Option Analysis how the company may undertake a course of action that alters the present value of the cash-flows from a real physical asset

Suppose your company is thinking about venturing into new uncharted territory. Write a memo to your CEO using the above reference to convince him whether or not to invest in that venture. The new ‘territory’ may be expanding the current product line into a foreign country or a completely new product/service in your existing location.
use this link http://econpapers.repec.org/article/paljintbs/ 2007, vol. 38, issue 2, pages 215-230
You will need to perform to following steps in your memo:

Describe the venture.
Describe the pros and cons of undertaking the venture using techniques from the above paper.
Describe using Real Option Analysis how the company may undertake a course of action that alters the present value of the cash-flows from a real physical asset (creativity is encouraged).

What is your definition of AI? What is your opinion of AI, is the technology currently available? Why or why not?

 Reply to two classmates and further the discussion by asking questions or adding commentary. Responses should be at least 3–5 sentences each.
RESONSES1  

What are your strength?

I have many strengths, a few of my strengths are that I can listen well to others, I’m good at finding ways to fix problems/issues, I don’t interrupt and follow up with good questions, and I am attentive.
            2.  What are your weaknesses?
My weaknesses would be that I am big hearted and compassionate,. I tend to relate and transfer my experiences with others.
3. What did you like least about your last job?
My last job was working in a warehouse and it was two repetitious and made for long days doing the same thing over and over.
 4 Why are you leaving your present job?
 I am leaving my present job and hopes to better. My career and be able to become financially secured and provide a better life for my family and myself.
           5.  What were the responsibilities of your last position?
My responsibilities were to complete inventory, stock, package, load in and load trucks and train new employees.
  6. When were you most satisfied in your job?
 I am most satisfied when I am able to complete any task successfully and when my good work is acknowledged and appreciated.
7. What was the most difficult period of you+57:65r life and how did you deal with it?
When I was 17 I was in a serious near fatal accident that resulted in me being in a coma for 2 weeks having 8 surgeries before waking up. And 14 surgeries in total, paralyzed from the neck down for 8 months and then the waste down for an additional 5 months. Being told I may never walk again was very discouraging and it was a hard pill to swallow at first. It took a lot of patience and determination for me to realize that I don’t back down from my challenge and I am not a quitter. The more they told me I wouldn’t be able to walk the more determined I was to show them I could. And after 15 months of being paralyzed and many, many times of being found lying in the middle of the room In attempt to get around myself, I was able to go to my doctor checked up stand up on my own and walk across the office unassisted.
8. How would you describe your workstyle?
I am an attentive leader that works hard at finishing task properly and completely, and I’m always willing to learn.
   9. How do you want to improve yourself in the next year?
I would like to be able to prove my value as an asset and secure me a position within this organization.
 10. What do you do in your spare time?
I like spending my spare time at this point in my life with my kids. And anything involving a body of water whether it be the river, a lake, or the beach.
REAPONSE2. 

Tell me about yourself.  I am a go-getter. I challenge myself to achieve success in my endeavors. I can be spontaneous, posed, and flexible, and function well within a cohesive work environment.
When were you most satisfied in your job? When I am able to do the job well, timely, and satisfactorily to my supervisor and the higher-up administration.
Can you describe a time when your work was criticized? As a staff nurse, I was required to report off to the oncoming nurse accepting the continued care of my patients.  My supervisor was present when I gave a report to my relief nurse and I verbally ingeminated the care and interventions, along with any team associations from other healthcare specialties involved in my patient’s care over my 8-hour shift.  The supervisor criticized my practice and called it “shooting from the hip” and instructed me that regardless of how well I was able to recall facts concerning the patient I should write down and reference notes when giving a report to assure that nothing is missed.
Tell me about a time when you had to give someone difficult feedback. How did you handle it?   The feedback was would be difficult because I was not confident about how it would be received., initially, I gave it some thought and added consideration in thinking how would I feel or react to the feedback and delivered it in a manner of consideration and used choice words as to avoid being misconstrued in facilitating what I meant to convey.

What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it? Maintaining my health as a healthcare provider, I allowed my feelings of compassion to distract my true purpose and ended up actually being a patient in the very hospital where I had , as a nurse, provided care
 6.  What salary are you seeking?  I am seeking a competitive wage valued by my knowledge, skills, and experience.  I am willing to undergo a 30-day work evaluation to show my skills and knowledge and how much of an asset I will be to the company

How would you go about establishing your credibility quickly with the team?  By demonstrating that I am a team player.  My actions of initiation to assist when I see the need or when asked for assistance.
Tell me about your proudest achievement.  The confidence to return back to college after a 10-year siesta and achieve the success of completing my degree no matter how long it took.
What is your personal mission statement?  To live my best life as I mindfully consider my fellow man, environment, and purpose for my life.
If you were interviewing someone for this position, what traits would you look for?  Time management – were they on time for the interview, a sense of being positive and ambitious, and a cohesiveness denoting a team worker and solid work history?

Describe how the movement and force of a Tsunami is related to physcial science concepts of force and motion.

 
Write a report of 100-150 words describing hove the movement and force of a Tsunami is related to physcial science concepts of force and motion.
Directions: Follow the steps below to complete the assignment.
Step 1. Conduct research on Tsunamis around the world. Here is a site to get you started.
http://nctr.pmel.noaa.gov/tsunami-forecast.html
Step 2. While researching, ask yourself such questions as:
Which is the first recorded tsunami?Which tsunami was the most disastrous?How can you prepare for tsunamis?
Step 3. Write your report, making sure it contains each of the following;
a. Topic paragraph with main idea or topic statementb. Body paragraph with explanation and example of how a tsunami illustrates the concepts of force and motionc. Concluding paragraph with a final summary statementd. Each paragraph should contain a minimum of 5-7 sentences

Conduct research to identify examples of innovative benefit practices.

OVERVIEWBuilding on the last discussion, conduct research to identify examples of innovative benefitpractices. A great example is SAS, Inc. A useful starting point is an Internet search using phrasessuch as “best companies to work for.” What are some of the more innovative benefits practicesthat you found? Search for research articles examining any two of these innovative benefits. Whatdid you find about their influenceon employee retention, engagement, or satisfaction? Beyondthose three outcomes how are employee benefits being used in a broader strategic sense. Forinstance, how might we use out benefits to reflect the type of organizational culture we want ouremployees to experience.
Now, imagine you hold a decision-making position for an organization. We are in what we believeto be at least a 3 year slow down. How might you suggest making adjustments to our benefitsoffering that brings the best in cost reduction but the least in terms of damage to morale?
INSTRUCTIONSRespond to the discussion questions provided. You mustcarefully read the requirements below noting the expectations beforehand.The specific requirements are as follows:? Cover page, abstract, reference page, and appendices do not count toward the minimum page length requirement.? At least 5 scholarly sources are required.? Use the current APA manual to ensure that you correctly cite your sources and quotations.? The use of sources such as Wikipedia, Investopedia, blogs, personal, consulting or corporatewebsites are discouraged and will not count toward the required 5 references.? Do not write in question/answer format.  (e.g., Using each question as a heading or sub-heading); you will receive an automatic 30% deduction if you do. Instead, usethe questions to guide and form your paper 
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This case focuses on the Net Neutrality debate in the United States. Do some Internet research on international views of Net Neutrality and summarize how views of this issue differ within and across other countries

 Discussion Points 1. This case focuses on the Net Neutrality debate in the United States. Do some Internet research on international views of Net Neutrality and summarize how views of this issue differ within and across other countries. 3. The mobile Web has added a new dimension to the Net Neutrality debate. If mobile users can access the Internet through their smartphones, should Net Neutrality concepts be extended to include cellular networks and mobile service providers? 4. Do some research related to how Net Neutrality has contributed to Internet commerce and online economies. Is network neutrality essential for the continued expansion of online commerce? Why or why not? Justify your answer. 5. Do you think that Net Neutrality must be maintained to protect freedom of speech and/or preserve democracy? Why or why not?  

What are key features of consequentialist theories?

Instructions
Creating the perfect boss
Your company, Ye Old Mill, recently experienced some organizational chart changes, mostly related to management positions. After posting low profits and even lower employment satisfaction scores, the CEO decided it was time for a change. The CEO, who prefers consequentialist views when it comes to ethical decisions, approached you, along with the rest of the human resources department, and tasked the team with weighing consequentialist ethical theories and selecting which theory would be best for potential managers. For this assessment, you will create a proposal that addresses the following questions:

What are key features of consequentialist theories?
What are the differences between the consequentialist theories?
How does happiness and pleasure factor in to these theories? Remember employee satisfaction is at an all-time low.
What are the pros and cons of each view for the company if the majority of its employees would follow one of the particular theories?
Would it be possible for a manager, who follows a different ethical perspective, to effectively manage subordinates who follow a particular consequentialist theory?
Select and defend which consequentialist theory for management would be best for the company.

Your properly formatted proposal will need to include the following sections:
Introduction: Explain why you are sending this proposal. Provide an overview of the issue and discuss the task from the CEO.

Address the questions listed above with applicable support and research
Conclusion: In this part, you will wrap up the proposal and select and defend which consequentialist theory for management would be best for the company.
Proper Proposal Formatting: This a professional document and needs to be structured as a proposal. You will still need to supply both in text and full citations for the sources of your information. If you need further assistance with how to structure a proposal, click on this link.

Research the Internet and choose an organism from the Animal Kingdom that is beneficial or harmful to humans.

Questions/topic: Organisms can be beneficial or harmful to humans. For this assignment, you will research the Internet and choose an organism from the Animal Kingdom that is beneficial or harmful to humans. You may NOT choose the same organism that someone else has already chosen.  Therefore, it is to your advantage to choose your topic early in the week.  In your initial post, describe the organism that you chose and why or how they are beneficial or harmful to humans.