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  • Human Behavior and Organizations

    Book: Nelson, Debra and Quick, James C., ORGB Cengage Learning, 6th Ed.

    Choose a topic from chapter 14. Find a scholarly article relevant to your chosen topic discussed in the current chapters of the text. Read the article and write a 2-3 page response summarizing it, stating what you learned and how it relates to class topics/materials. Responses are to be written in APA formatted and properly cited. (Even if there are two chapters in one week, you still only have to do one journal per week).

    You MUST use Grammarly Authorship for every paper submitted in this class.

    1. Make sure you put citations at the end of every paragraph. Example, Let’s say John Adams wrote an article that was published on May 13, 2022. The correct way to cite that would be (Adams, 2022)

    In-text citations: Last name, Year, and page number. If the article does not have a page number use the letters OL.

    2. Make sure your journal has a reference page. (Must be in APA Format)

    Also, make sure you summarize the article. What was the article about? What are some of the the things that stood out to you? How does this apply to the particular chapter you are reading? (Include a reference to the textbook.)

    PG1-MBA students will be able to prepare a written report that communicates the basis for a sound business decision.

    CO1. Students will be able to use organizational behavior terms and concepts to analyze and assess the behaviors that take place in actual organizations.

    CO2. Students will be able to analyze and propose solutions to organizational behavior problems in areas like leadership and motivation using organizational behavior terms and concepts.

  • Supply Chain Question

    Upload your Excel, Word and/or Powerpoint document for the Hardee B case (pasted below – DO NOT USE the case 4-2 on page 125 of the 9th edition of the book!) here. You can use your book for instruction, examples, etc., please just use the case below for the assignment work.

    See the Appendices in Chapter 4. Appendix 4A discusses general cost concepts, which are valuable to know for any business major. Appendix 4B discusses the costs associated with Less-than-Truckload (LTL) and Truck-load (TL) freight. This is what this assignment will focus on.

    Excel should be used for the quantitative portions of the assignment. The entire assignment can be submitted in Excel if you wish.

    Please show all of your calculations (via formulas in Excel is fine).

    Note that the tractor and trailer are available only 20 hours per day (hint: this affects hourly depreciation!). Also note, that when there is a $/mile payment for driving labor, and there is a team of drivers, they split the per mile wage. “Fully Loaded” (in reference to wages) means the full wage for that employee (including benefits, vacation, PTO, etc.) – this is not related to whether the trailer has a load in it or not.

    Be sure to show sub-totals for the four categories asked for in the question #1: pick up, sort, line-haul and delivery; then calculate the overall total.
    Don’t forget the depreciation and interest!

    In #3, what are the revised costs (yes, you need to calculate them! that is why using Excel is much easier!)? Does two drivers affect the overall delivery time? If so, what is the specific change (in hours) of delivery time?

    This assignment can be done individually or in your team – your choice (TEAM is preferred). If done in a Team, only one team member needs to submit.

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    Part of this assignment requires you to calculate the interest cost for the trailer and the tractor.

    Here is an Excel file with the principal/interest calculations.

    Happy Learning!

    Carol

  • Research & Summaries Question

    Instructions:

    1. All written assignments must have a cover page and reference page with in-text citation. Failure to present such will result in the return of your paper ungraded.
    a. The information on the cover page should be as follows:
    i. Name of the course
    ii. Title of paper
    iii. Name of author (your name)
    iv. Date paper was completed

    2. The paper should be double spaces and paragraphs should be 3 to 5 sentences in length. See syllabus for other APA instructions

    3. Remember you are the author of this work. You choose what goes in and what does not. Therefore, please do not share information that you are not comfortable sharing with others. I am primarily interested in your ability to define and use the concepts appropriately.

    Write a Socio-biography sharing your journey of becoming who you are today.

    • Include in this work fifteen (15) unrepeated sociological concepts as part of the narrative.
    • At the first use of the concept, you should bold and underline the concept.
    • You may use a concept(s) more than once, but it will be counted only once.

    Example of what the research paper should look like.

    The paper must be submitted as a WORD document or a PDF

  • Tax and Zakat Accounting

    Question 1:

    The Guide states that Zakatable assets must be assessed at current market value, not historical cost. Critically evaluate this rule.

    1. Why is market value more consistent with the objectives of Zakat?

    2. Would using historical cost contradict the concept of growth (An-Namaa)? Explain.(3 Marks)

    Question 2:

    Zakat requires completion of one lunar year (Al-Hawl) for most monetary assets. In modern business environments with continuous cash flows and digital transactions, evaluate whether the concept of Al-Hawl remains practically applicable.

    Should modern accounting systems modify this concept, or should they adapt to it? Justify your answer.(3 Marks)

    Question 3:

    A company reached Nisab on 1 Shaban 1446H. On 25 Rajab 1447H (one lunar year later), its Zakatable assets reached SAR 500,000. However, during the year, it paid Zakat voluntarily in Muharram 1447H on part of its cash.(4 Marks)

    Required:

    1. Should the company pay Zakat again on the full amount at the end of Rajab?
    1. Explain using the rule of independence of each year.
    1. Identify the Zakat principle applied.

  • Writing Question

    Instructions

    • This assignment will give you an opportunity to take a closer look at a specific course topic, or a theme that runs throughout the course.
    • 8-10 pages in length (not including your title page and reference page). The essay should be double-spaced, 12-point font ( approx 2000 words)
    • You can write more if you want to. I have no problem with that, and I dont want you to feel that length is a limitation. However, a shorter essay may not fulfill all the assignment requirements and that may lower your mark.
    • There are four topics to choose from, plus a design your own topic option (please see topic list for details; select only one topic).

    Essay Topics

    Topic # 1. Polarization and insecurity in modern democratic states

    The increasing polarization of political culture in democratic states is a hot topic in political studies. Some academics, journalists, and politicians even question whether democracies can continue to survive in places where polarization becomes particularly high and citizens may no longer recognize common realities and facts.

    In this course, we look at polarization from a few different perspectives:

    • as a phenomenon with deep roots in modern European cultural and intellectual traditions that still shape political debate in western countries today.
    • as a problem generated, in part, by economic inequality, globalization, and other factors which make illiberal democracy appealing to many people.
    • as something fueled by both traditional media (e.g., TV news outlets) and social media.

    Through this essay assignment, you will have an opportunity to look at how two (or more) of these perspectives on polarization can be brought together to help explain a case of polarization that you will research. It can be a case from Canada, the United States, or Europe and it should come from the last decade or so (e.g., the debates over fake news and truth during the Trump presidency, the debates over religious symbols and secularism in Quebec, debates over academic freedom, just to take a few examples). The aim of this essay will not be to take a side in whatever case you select. Instead, the main goal will be to analyze the sources and reasons for polarization in the case you select while using theories and resources studied in this course.

    Please write an essay that fulfills the following requirements:

    1) Explain at least two of the perspectives on polarization above. Use resources and course readings from Modules 2, 9 and 10, as is appropriate. You must use course resources here, but you can also introduce other academic or journalistic sources (please consult with me first if you want to do this). Value: 10 marks

    2) Identify and describe a case of polarization. Include enough detail that I can understand the most significant points of the case. You will need to find at least two journalistic sources for this case (they must come from major news outlets with editorial policies that involve verifying sources). If you want to use non-conventional media to illustrate your case, that is fine, but these wont count as your two sources. If you have any questions about this, please let me know. Value: 5 marks

    3) Apply the perspectives on polarization you discussed in the first part of your essay to this case. Articulate how these perspectives help to explain the conflicts and tensions presented by this case. For example, if you are discussing anti-mask protests that are based on suspicion of government and medical elites and a secret corporate agenda, explain how the perspectives that you selected help us understand where these views might be coming from and why they are convincing to those who believe them. Value: 7 marks

    The remaining 3 marks are for proper academic documentation and formatting.

    • Please note: this is not a grade for your writing. Quality of writing can impact on an overall essay grade in different ways, so it isnt included here. Also, please note that an essay without citations will be returned and I will ask you to resubmit. I am not able to grade an essay that does not cite sources. The minimum penalty for submitting a paper without citations is the full loss of these 3 marks. A late penalty of 5% per day may also be applied until I receive the submission again.

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    Topic #2. Liberal internationalism today: debating its role in the contemporary international environment

    The second unit in the course focuses on perspectives on international security. This essay topic will allow you to explore a contemporary debate in international relations theory: is liberalism (also called liberal internationalism) an approach which can still work in the contemporary international environment? What value or benefits might there be to maintaining the influence of liberal internationalism? How might a liberal international vision of politics be criticized by either realism or a postcolonial perspective on politics?

    Please write an essay that fulfills the following requirements:

    1) Write an analysis of John Ikenberrys essay The Next Liberal Order (available under the Module 4 recommended readings) that answers the following questions:

    • Why does Ikenberry think liberal internationalism is still the best model for dealing with contemporary international politics?
    • What does he mean when he talks about Roosevelts version of liberalism? How does it address realist concerns?
    • According to Ikenberry, what role should the United States play in the revival of liberal internationalism and why does the US need the help of other democratic states?

    Note: remember to use your own words and formulations. Do not rely on quotations from the readings. The aim of this part of the essay is for you to practice reconstructing the key points and arguments of another authors work. Value: 8 marks

    2) How might a realist and a postcolonial theorist criticize Ikenberrys vision of an international order? Please discuss one criticism from each position: realism and postcolonialism. Use the course readings by Kaufman and Loomba as your primary resource for these theories. Value 7: marks

    3) Based on what youve read in chapters 13 and 17 of Unsettling Canada: A National Wake-Up call, discuss what value an organization like the United Nations can have as a political resource for Indigenous peoples trying to challenge and dismantle colonial structures. Summarize the arguments made in those chapters and discuss how you think they might be used to critique Ikenberrys ideas about a liberal international order supported by democratic states. Value: 7 marks

    The remaining 3 marks are for proper academic documentation and formatting.

    • Please note: this is not a grade for your writing. Quality of writing can impact on an overall essay grade in different ways, so it isnt included here. Also, please note that an essay without citations will be returned and I will ask you to resubmit. I am not able to grade an essay that does not cite sources. The minimum penalty for submitting a paper without citations is the full loss of these 3 marks. A late penalty of 5% per day may also be applied until I receive the submission again.

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    Topic #3. An unequal world: economic inequality and insecurity

    In this course, a number of modules cover the study of economic security. One issue that we focus on is economic inequality. In an essay, I want you to discuss the general issue of income inequality, how it is measured, and the impact it has in contrasting economic environments (e.g., high-income countries and low-income countries). This topic will require you to work with course readings as well as resources that you research.

    Please write an essay that fulfills the following requirements:

    1. In your own words, summarize Jeffrey Sachss discussion of income inequality in the course reading you have from him (youll find this in Part III of the assigned chapter called Unequal World from his book, The Age of Sustainable Development). Please do not use direct quotations in place of your own words. The point here is for you to construct a summary of his discussion based on your own analysis of what he says. However, if you reference specific data (for example, about Denmarks Gini coefficient), then you should include a proper citation. Value 4 marks.

    2. Explain how income inequality is addressed by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Then explain how one particular case of income inequality in a lower income country is being addressed by the United Nations or some other organization (e.g., the World Bank). Note: this part of the paper will require some research. You will need at least one source for your case (it could be a report from the UN, for example). If you need some websites to help you start, consult Module 7. Value: 6 marks.

    3. Look at the impact of economic inequality in high-income countries. What kind of insecurities does it promote within the societies of these countries? For example, is there a relationship between income inequality and increased political instability? You can focus on a case study or you can look at a debate (e.g., the debate about neoliberalisms effects on democracy). You can find useful materials for this topic on the Course Resources page (look under Modules 8 and 9). Value: 6 marks.

    4. In a conclusion, discuss your own assessment and impressions of the impact of income inequality on the security of people within their home countries. Answer this question as part of your reflections: How important do you think the reduction of income inequality is to economic security (within a country or region, or globally, if youd like to think at that scale)? Give reason to support your answer. Value: 6 marks

    The remaining 3 marks are for proper academic documentation and formatting.

    • Please note: this is not a grade for your writing. Quality of writing can impact on an overall essay grade in different ways, so it isnt included here. Also, please note that an essay without citations will be returned and I will ask you to resubmit. I am not able to grade an essay that does not cite sources. The minimum penalty for submitting a paper without citations is the full loss of these 3 marks. A late penalty of 5% per day may also be applied until I receive the submission again.

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    Topic #4. Digital security issues: traditional and human security perspectives

    In our module on digital security, there are materials on a wide range of digital security issues: cyber warfare, election interference, states monitoring the digital activity of their citizens, the problems generated by unequal access to the internet and technology, and private companies having access to the digital data generated by their users. Some of these topics speak to more traditional security issues while others are better approached using the framework of human security.

    Please write an essay that fulfills the following requirements:

    1) Look at two different security issues discussed in Module 10. Using the appropriate course readings, I want you to provide a description and explanation of the two security issues you select and then explain whether each is best understood using a more traditional security perspective or a human security-based one (reference to course readings and learning materials will also be required here). Value: 14 marks (7 marks for each digital security issue)

    2) As part of your analysis of these two security issues, I want you to research and discuss a specific real-world example (not hypothetical) that represents each issue (e.g., a documented act of cyber warfare). Your resources for this can be taken from the following:

    • Required or recommended course readings
    • Journalistic sources (including documentary films), academic journals, or government reports.

    Value: 8 marks (4 marks for each example)

    The remaining 3 marks are for proper academic documentation and formatting.

    • Please note: this is not a grade for your writing. Quality of writing can impact on an overall essay grade in different ways, so it isnt included here. Also, please note that an essay without citations will be returned and I will ask you to resubmit. I am not able to grade an essay that does not cite sources. The minimum penalty for submitting a paper without citations is the full loss of these 3 marks. A late penalty of 5% per day may also be applied until I receive the submission again.

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    Topic #5. Design your own topic: if you have another idea for a paper that youd like to work on, you can. However, you would need to get approval from me for both the topic and the resources you use from me first. We would also have to agree on a grading scheme.

    If you are thinking of designing your own topic, please keep the following conditions in mind:

    • you must focus on a topic related to the course in some way
    • you must use at least one required or recommended reading from the course
    • your paper cant be based on an essay or assignment produced for another class

  • (approx 400 words)

    Summarize Yannis Varoufakis’ Ted Talk on “Capitalism will eat Democracy” and tell us your thoughts and opinions (approx 400 words). .

  • Education & Teaching Question

    This part of your project will reflect on the observations you made during your time with the child that you observed. Use your notes you took during the three hours of observations. This summary should include the following info:

    • Age of child (years & months)
    • Stage of cognitive development
    • 2 goals for that stage can be found on the Piaget chart that we have made in this course
    • 3 domains (physical, cognitive, and social/emotional domains) clearly defined and described for the stage of cognitive development that you observed.
    • 3 typical milestones or characteristics identified in each domain for the stage of development of the child that you observed. You should be able to identify the characteristic and give an example of the characteristic that you observed (total of 9 – 3 milestones for each of the 3 domains)

    Tell me about the child, his/her info that you will put into the ppt in Part 3, the artifacts you have for documentation for the stage of development (photos, copies of art work, writing samples, types of play you observed…etc. etc. These artifacts will vary for each of you.

    Summarize your notes to give me the general ideas you’ll be using to build your ppt. That’s the purpose – using this summary to help build your ppt. HOWEVER, you should not use your notes to copy and paste into the ppt. Follow the rubric.

    You should write this assignment in in APA student paper format. It should be 1 – 2 pages double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font.

    The boy I am shadowing name is Crew and he just turned 7. His birthday is March 29.



  • lab 8 report but all u need to do is number 6

    i just need u to do number 6 in the lab 8 report template, no use of any kind of ai , and i gave u my lab report so far if u need it and i aslo gave u my lab data

  • lab 8 report but all u need to do is number 6

    i just need u to do nummber 6 in the lab 8 report template, no use of any kind of ai , and i gave u my lab report so far if u need it and i aslo gave u my lab data

  • Accounting Question

    Assignment Question(s):

    Q1: Unite Corporation produces a single product and has the following cost structure:

    Number of units produced each year.

    7,000

    Variable costs per unit:

    Direct materials

    $

    51

    Direct labor

    $

    12

    Variable manufacturing overhead

    $

    2

    Variable selling and administrative expense

    $

    5

    Fixed costs per year:

    Fixed manufacturing overhead

    $

    441,000

    Fixed selling and administrative expense

    $

    112,000

    Required: Compute unit product cost under absorption costing:

    Answer:

    Q2: A manufacturing company that produces a single product has provided the following data concerning its most recent month of operations:

    Units produced

    6,000

    Units sold

    5,600

    Variable costs per unit:

    Direct materials

    $

    38

    Direct labor

    $

    53

    Variable manufacturing overhead

    $

    3

    Variable selling and administrative expense

    $

    11

    Fixed costs:

    Fixed manufacturing overhead

    $

    60,000

    Fixed selling and administrative expense

    $

    28,000

    Required: Compute the total period cost for the month under variable costing

    Answer: