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  • Porters Five Force Strategy

    Porter’s five-force strategy is a framework for qualitatively evaluating a firm’s strategic position at the industry level, a marketplace in which closely related substitutable products or services are sold. Porter’s analytical framework consists of those forces that affect a producer’s ability to serve its customers and profitability. A change in any of these five forces requires a re-assessment of the firm position in the industry. According to this model, business success is primarily based on managers knowledge of the power of customers, the power of suppliers, competition in the industry, potential entrants, and substitute products. The extended rivalry from all five forces defines an industrys structure and shapes the nature of competitive interaction within an industry. This research paper must be documented in Microsoft Word, APA formatted, 10 double-spaced pages long, and includes three scholarly peer-reviewed articles. Assignment Structure 1. Cover page 2. Abstract 3. The U.S. Auto Industry 3.1. U.S. Auto Industry Definition 3.2. U.S. Auto Industry Profile 3.3. U.S. Auto Industry Market Structure 3.4. U.S. Industry Future Outlook 4. Application and Analysis of Porter’s Five Forces Strategy to the U.S. auto industry 4.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers in the U.S. auto industry. 4.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers in the U.S. auto industry. 4.3. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry in the U.S. auto industry. 4.4. Threat of New Entrants to the U.S. auto industry. 4.5. Threat of Substitutes in the U.S. auto industry. 5. Conclusion 6. References Burke, A., van Stel, A., & Thurik, R. (2010). Blue ocean vs. five forces. Harvard Business Review, 88(5), 28-29. Dobbs, M. (2014). Guidelines for applying Porters five forces framework: a set of industry analysis templates. Competitiveness Review, 24(1), 32-45. Cole, Fulton, and Akridge. Industry Analysis: The Five Forces Ireland, R. D., Hoskisson, R. and Hitt, M. (2008). Understanding business strategy: Concepts and cases. Cengage Learning. Porter, M.E. (MarchApril 1979) How Competitive Forces Shape Strategy, Harvard Business Review. Porter, M.E. (January 2008) The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy, Harvard Business Review.
  • BUSN100

    Assignment Instruction: Portfolio Assignment: Visit the Course Tools / Portfolio tab of the classroom and view the following video about the use of Portfolio: .

    The Entrepreneur’s Playbook [Managing the Business Lifecycle]

    In this assignment, you will take on the role of a Founder/CEO of a new company. Your task is to create an 8-10 slide “Entrepreneur’s Playbook” (in PowerPoint with speaker notes) that navigates your company through the five stages of the business lifecycle.

    The Goal: Instead of just defining the stages, you will be making key decisions for your company. For each stage, you will:

    1. Identify the #1 challenge your company faces (on the slide).

    2. Propose a key decision to solve it (in the speaker notes).

    3. Justify that decision using one credible research source (in the speaker notes).

    How to Start: Download the BUSN100 Entrepreneurs Playbook Template file attached to these instructions. All detailed, step-by-step instructions are provided directly in the speaker notes of the template. This file is your guide and your submission.

    Choose a simple product or service. Here are some examples, get creative, it is your business:

    A specialty food truck

    A local dog-walking/pet-sitting service

    A niche e-commerce store (e.g., selling custom-designed-t-shirts or niche subscription box)

    A mobile app for college students (e.g., a textbook exchange app or study spot finder app)

    Your business must be original for this assignment. All your decisions in the playbook must be specific to this company.

    Format: A PowerPoint (PPT) file.

    Content: A minimum of 8 content-rich slides (Title/Reference slides do not count toward this minimum).

    Speaker Notes: This is critical. Your slides should be clear and concise. The detailed explanation, justification, and analysis must be written in the Speaker Notes section for each slide. (You may optionally record audio/video narration for your slides instead of writing speaker notes, but you must do one or the other.) Use Speaker Notes for explanations and details (How to create a and .

    • Please support your presentation with three (3) credible references. Please note: Wikipedia and similar websites are not credible academic references. The best place to look is the Online Trefrey Library.

    A Note on Application: You will be graded on your ability to apply the concepts, not just define them. A successful assignment will have clear, logical, and well-justified decisions that are directly tied to the unique company you created. Generic descriptions of the stages will not receive full credit.

    • Using Portfolio, submit your PPT artifact to your Portfolio account.
    • Additionally, be sure to upload this assignment to your Classroom Assignment as well.

    Grading Rubric:

    A rubric is provided for your convenience that details how this assignment will be graded. Please review it carefully prior to submitting your assignment. If the grading rubric does not auto-populate here, please see it by visiting the Assignment details under Course Tools.

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  • Culminating Writing Assignment | Sociological Analysis: Para…

    If you need to review concepts, refer to the Sociology in Action eBook textbook, the appropriate Major Field Test assignment, and/or other appropriate course assignments and materials. Be sure to organize your work so that I can clearly see your responses. A good rule of thumb is to type the question in boldface and your response under the question (response is not in boldface). When you use examples from Parable of the Sower to support your responses, be sure that those examples are specific ones that Butler included in the novel.

    Question 1: TED Talk: The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | Sociological Imagination

    Video Citation – closed caption and transcript are available

    TEDTalk. 2009. The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Retrieved October 10, 2024 (

    ).

    After viewing the video, please respond to questions below. Please note that this TEDTalk is one of my favorite ones because I think that it helps us to be mindful of creating and/or clinging to single stories, particularly those single stories that are inaccurate and/or stereotypical.

    1a. How would you define “a single story?”

    1b. How can “single stories” be dangerous?

    1c. How do you think that the application of the sociological imagination assisted you with not embracing a single story about characters’ lives in Parable of the Sower?

    1d. Do you think that the application of the sociological imagination assisted Lauren in Parable of the Sower with not embracing a single story? Why or why not? Be sure to support your response with a specific example from the book.

    Question 2: Social Institutions in Parable of the Sower | This question should have five responses. | Very Helpful Note: In the Sociology in Action eBook, the authors discuss social institutions under the Understanding Theory section in chapter 2. It is a good discussion. Chapters 10-14 focus on specific social institutions.

    2a: Define social institution.

    2b. Identify two social institutions that were influential in the characters’ lives in Parable of the Sower.

    2c. How did each social institution that you identified in question 2b influence one of the character’s life? Be sure to use one example from the book to support your response for each institution. For your 2c question response, you should have two responses, one for each institution identified in question 2b.

    Question 3: Status, Role Conflict, and Role Strain in Parable of the Sower

    3a. Choose one character and discuss how he/she/they experienced role conflict. Be sure to use one example from the book to support your response.

    3b. Choose one character and discuss how he/she/they experienced role strain. Be sure to use one example from the book to support your response.

    Question 4: Visionary Fiction, Radical Imagination, and Parable of the Sower

    4a. Using two specific examples from the book, discuss how Lauren employs radical imagination to envision a more just society.

    4b. How do you think that the discipline of sociology supports using radical imagination to envision a more just society?

    If you need a refresh about the radical imagination and visionary fiction concepts, review the podcast episode content for the PS1 assignment that we completed in week 1.

    Question 5: Character Education and Parable of the Sower

    5a. During weeks 3, 6, 9, and 10, we focused on various components about character education. Using two examples from the book, discuss how the virtues of courage and empathy provide the foundation for Lauren to engage in social justice work. You should discuss an example about Lauren that focuses on courage and an example about Lauren that focuses on empathy.

    5b. The setting timeline for Parable of the Sower is between 2024-2027. This timeline is our present time. The book was published in 1994. Think about the essay content written by Dr. King (published in 1946). During week 6, we read Dr. King’s essay.

    If Lauren and Dr. King had opportunity to converse with each other, what two topics do you think would take priority in the conversation? Why did you choose these two topics? You should have four responses for this question: 2 topics and a reason for why you chose each topic. Your responses should be rooted in King’s essay and in Parable of the Sower. Be sure to include specific commentary from Dr. King’s essay and specific content in Parable of the Sower.

    Question 6 | Coming Full Circle with Octavia Butler | A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay

    Essay Citation and Essay Link | Click on the link below to access the article.

    Butler, Octavia. 2000. “A Few Rules of Predicting the Future: An Essay.” Common Good Collective [originally published in Essence Magazine May 2000]. Retrieved August 9, 2025 (

    ).

    6a. Why do you think that the student did not print Ms. Butler’s full response to his question?

    6b. As sociologists, how can we learn from the past so that we can engage in effective social change?

    6c. How do you think that Lauren in Parable of the Sower learned from the present and past in the novel to engage in effective social change? Be sure that you use one example from the book that clearly supports your response.

    6d. Why do you think that it is important to respect the law of consequences?

    6e. How does Ms. Butler’s statement about being aware of your perspective align with Adichie’s presentation about the danger of a single story?

    6f. Ms. Butler encouraged us to “count on the surprises.” As sociologists, how do you think that we can use our sociological training to engage in the ebb and flow of surprises in society?

    SAGE Vantage: Sociology in Action

    Kathleen Odell Korgen, 3rd Edition

    ISBN-13: 9781071890738

    Parable of the Sower

    Octavia E. Butler, N/Ath Edition

    ISBN-13: 9781538765494

  • Strategies To Encourage Private Sector Participation in U.S….

    See below for detailed assignment. Attached are readings provided. Please use provided readings for citations. APA V7 STYLE.

    Critical infrastructurespanning energy, water, transportation, telecommunications, and financial systemsis the backbone of national stability and public welfare. While governments bear the ultimate responsibility for national security, the private sector owns and operates the majority of these vital systems. This interdependence necessitates voluntary collaboration between public and private entities to ensure resilience against threats ranging from cyberattacks to natural disasters. The challenge lies in motivating private companies to engage proactively in national security initiatives without coercion.

    Assignment and Question:

    What strategies and incentives can the U.S. government employ to effectively encourage voluntary private sector participation and how do these approaches balance public interest with national security imperatives?

    Approaches are: 1-Providing Trust & Transparency, #2-Economic & Strategic Incentives, #3-Legal & Regulatory Frameworks, #4-Collaborative Platforms and Innovations, and #5-Challenges and Ethical Considerations.

    Select two of the five approaches provided above.

    Discuss in your paper the initial resistance from the private sector for your two approaches selected and then discuss the accommodation the government could make in order to have the private sector comply and participate.

    Writing Expectations:

    Ensure you answer each question in full.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): – CISA Full NIPP 2013.pdf, Full PPD-21 of February 12 2013.docx

    Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.

  • Croup

    For this assignment you will create a NARRATED powerpoint presentation on the case scenario below in a SOAP note format. This assignment is a little different whereas we will give you the diagnosis for the patient and you will then discuss the following key items related to the provided diagnosis. Be sure to address ALL key items using a powerpoint presentation. You will also provide recorded narration for each slide (you will do this within the tool bar in powerpoint). Case Scenario: A 6 mos old male presents to your clinic with his mother. Mom states he has been sick for several days with runny nose, congestion, fever, and cough. Mother states he has been breathing fast and his cough sounds like he is “barking”. He is also not sleeping well due to the cough. He does attend daycare and has an older sister in preschool. The infant has no past medical history, was born full term without any complications, and his immunizations are up to date. He does not have any known allergies and does not take any routine medications. There is family history of asthma on paternal side. His vitals in the clinic are T 100 P 120 RR 54. Weight is 17 lbs. After examining the patient, you diagnose him with Croup. Diagnosis: Croup Directions: 1. Create a narrated powerpoint presentation addressing the following key points from the provided case scenario. The best way to record narration is using the “record” feature located in the toolbar within the powerpoint application. Use these bulleted key points below as the headings for your slides. Provide a separate slide for each bulleted item below. CC HPI Allergies Medications PMH FMH Sochx ROS (describe the pertinent positives and negatives that would be reported to you with diagnosis provided) Vitals PE (describe positive and negative exam findings you would expect to see with diagnosis provided) Diagnostic tests (this includes any labs/tests done during the visit to help lead you to your diagnosis) Risk Factors (this includes the risk factors for the diagnosis provided) Primary Diagnosis (Provide a paragraph explaining definition of primary diagnosis, pertinent positives and negatives for each diagnosis, and ICD10 code. Also discuss pathophysiology of the provided diagnosis. Support with evidenced based literature). Differential Diagnoses (Provide TWO differential diagnoses. For each differential diagnosis, provide a paragraph explaining definition of differential diagnosis, pertinent positives and negatives for each diagnosis, and ICD10 code. Support with evidenced based literature). National Clinical Guidelines (State the national clinical guideline you used in APA format and then provide the LINK to the national clinical guideline you used to develop your treatment/plan section on your actual slide). Plan – include the following. Include ALL items below. If an item does not apply, then state N/A. Pharmacological Management Non-pharmacological Management Diagnostics – labs/tests ordered once pt leaves your clinic Health promotion Disease prevention Referral Follow up References Rubric: Narrated Powerpoint Presentation Rubric This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubjective 10 pts Proficient All key items are thoroughly discussed: CC, HPI, Allg, Meds, PMH, Fam hx, Soc hx and ROS. For ROS, pertinent positives and negatives are clearly stated. 5 pts Developing Some key items are discussed: CC, HPI, Allg, Meds, PMH, Fam hx, Soc hx and ROS. For ROS, some pertinent positives and negatives are clearly stated. 1 pts Beginner Missing key items: CC, HPI, Allg, Meds, PMH, Fam hx, Soc hx and ROS. For ROS, pertinent positives and negatives are not indicated. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeObjective 10 pts Proficient Fully identifies all pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings as related to provided diagnosis. 5 pts Developing Identifies some of the pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings as related to provided diagnosis. 1 pts Beginner Missing several pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings as related to provided diagnosis. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiagnostic tests and Risk Factors 10 pts Proficient Fully addresses diagnostic tests (those done during the visit as applicable) and risk factors for provided diagnosis. 5 pts Developing Limited discussion on diagnostic tests (those done during the visit as applicable) and risk factors for provided diagnosis. 1 pts Beginner Does not discuss diagnostic tests (those done during the visit as applicable) and risk factors for provided diagnosis. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssessment 15 pts Proficient Fully discusses the primary diagnosis AND two differential diagnoses. Includes ICD10 code, definition, and pertinent positives and negatives for each diagnosis. 7.5 pts Developing Limited discussion of the primary diagnosis AND two differential diagnoses. Missing some of the following information- ICD10 code, definition, and pertinent positives and negatives for each diagnosis. 1.5 pts Beginner Minimal discussion of the primary diagnosis AND two differential diagnoses. Does not include ICD10 codes, definitions, and/or pertinent positives and negatives for each diagnosis. 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClinical Guidelines 10 pts Proficient Identifies clinical guidelines used for plan section and cites them appropriately. Also provides hyperlink to the guidelines on the slide. 5 pts Developing Identifies clinical guidelines used for plan section but does not cite them appropriately. Also does not provide hyperlink on the slide. 1 pts Beginner Does not identify clinical guidelines used for plan section and does not cites them appropriately. Does not provide hyperlink of guidelines on slide. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePlan 15 pts Proficient Addresses all items on plan: Pharm tx, non-pharm tx, diagnostic tests, health promotion, disease prevention, referral, and follow up. 7.5 pts Developing Addresses some of the items on plan: Pharm tx, non-pharm tx, diagnostic tests, health promotion, disease prevention, referral, and follow up. 1.5 pts Beginner Missing several items of the plan section: Pharm tx, non-pharm tx, diagnostic tests, health promotion, disease prevention, referral, and follow up. 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNarration 10 pts Proficient Includes clear, succinct narration on each slide. 5 pts Developing Only includes narration on some of the slides. 1 pts Beginner Does not include narration on any slides. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisual Presentation 10 pts Proficient Slides are visually appealing, not over crowded. Font is readable and images included are appropriate. Background is not distracting. 5 pts Developing Slides are somewhat appealing. Slides may be overcrowded, difficult to read, background distracting. 1 pts Beginner Slides are not visually appealing. Slides are overcrowded, not readable, images not appropriate, and background is distracting. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling/Grammar 5 pts Proficient No spelling or grammatical errors in any postings. 3 pts Developing A few spelling and grammatical errors. 1 pts Beginner Multiple spelling and grammatical errors in all postings. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format 5 pts Proficient Correct utilization of APA format for font, spacing, indentation, headings, in text citations, and reference list. 3 pts Developing Utilizes APA format for font, spacing, indentation, headings, in text citations, and reference list with minor errors noted. 1 pts Beginner Does not use APA format for font, spacing, indentation, headings, in text citations, and reference list or several errors noted. 5 pts Total Points: 100
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  • Stressful clinical situation and resilience strategies in nu…

    As nurses, we encounter situations that challenge us emotionally, ethically, and professionally. Building resilience begins with recognizing stress and reflecting on how we respond. For this first storytelling discussion, reflect on a clinical situation you experienced in your role as an LPN that felt stressful, overwhelming, or emotionally difficult. In your initial post, address the following: Briefly describe the situation (maintain confidentiality no names or identifying information). What made this situation stressful for you? How did you respond at the time? Looking back, what coping or resilience strategies did you use or wish you had used? Identify one practical strategy you would use today if faced with a similar situation.
  • Library of Congress Project

    Choose one paper and find a topic or issue to see how it has evolved report. Your topic in 50 to 100 year increments. What has changed? What did you notice about this product issue or event evolved overtime? Has the public perception of this issue changed? Create a minimum of 3 to 5 minute presentation of your findings. You may go over this time frame. If you feel inspired, remember to use audio and visual presentation things to consider about your paper. Does this paper have a bias or political religious leaning? Do you notice any strong bias in the reporting? What region is this paper from and what was going on in the world at that time?
  • Reproductive Health

    New Dimensions in Womens Health, Ninth Edition

    Linda Lewis Alexander, Judith H. LaRosa, Helaine Bader, Susan Garfield, William Alexander

    Chapter 5

    Copyright 2025 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company

    Case Study 3 Reproductive Health

    Kai is a 16-year-old high school student who has recently become sexually active with her

    17-year-old boyfriend. She comes to the family planning clinic to discuss her options for

    contraception. She tells the nurse that she isnt worried about sexually transmitted infections, but

    her mom will freak out if she gets pregnant. She doesnt want her parents to know that she has

    visited the clinic and she is worried that they will find out she is having sex. She has heard about

    IUDs from a friend and wants to know if this is a good option for her.

    Questions

    1. What are some benefits of Kai using an IUD as a contraceptive method?

    2. What are some drawbacks to teenagers using IUDs?

    3. Discuss additional barriers to prescribing an IUD to a teenager.

    Requirements: as directed