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Part I: Wrap- Up Statement

• Make as summary statement about what you’ve learned in the course.
• How has what you learned impacted your attitude toward arthropods?
  • Has your perspective changed from how you felt at the beginning of the course?
• How do you plan on using what you’ve learned in this course in the future?

Part II: Take-Away Statements

• Write 5 take away statements (1-2 sentences each) from what you learned in the course.
  • This would be a list of one-two sentence statements about what you have learned, discovered about yourself or others, or your thoughts on specific topics/issues discussed in class or in your weekly assignments. . Students will use original, personal statements and no need to reference or use definitions from Power Points. This should be a personal list of your thoughts regarding the course and its subject matter from beginning to end.

• WEEK 10 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Identify and summarize differences between moths and butterflies
  • Explain the history of Sericulture (Silk making/ Silk industry) and identify its origins
  • Evaluate the significance of caterpillars as agricultural pest, specifically gypsy moths.
  • Identify a picture of an adult Mediterranean fruit fly and evaluate sterile medfly release program as necessary preventative program in California
  • Compare and contrast an adult mosquito with that of an adult crane fly
  • Identify transmission, signs, and symptoms of West Nile Virus (WNV) and evaluate its significance in Los Angeles county
• 
  

  STEP 1: TAKE QUIZ: CH. 11, 12, 14, 18

  Quiz window: check course calendar

• 
  

  STEP 2: BEGIN DISCUSSION BOARD 2

  Respond to discussion board prompt titled: Course Wrap-Up: Reflection Response.See Course Calendar for due date.

• 
  

  STEP 3 : READ TEXTBOOK

  Read textbook chapters 21, 22, and 25.

• 
  

  STEP 4: READ WEBSITES AND WATCH VIDEOS

  You suspect West Nile is in your neighborhood. Through California West Nile Virus (website)¹, you identify signs of West Nile Virus (WNV).
  WNV FAQ & Basics (website)¹After reading through the FAQs and Basics, answer the following questions:

  • What is the vector of WNV?
  • What role do birds play in the WNV infection cycle?
  • How does a person get the virus?
  • What are mild and serious symptoms of WNV?

  California West Nile Virus (website)¹Use the map to search Human Cases of WNV (in blue) in 2015. Use the ‘Case Counts by County’ table on left of map to sort by human cases and rank Los Angeles cases compared to other CA counties. Answer the following questions:

  • How many cases of WNV were in Los Angeles county?
  • How does this number rank compared to other counties?

  Title: West Nile Virus on the Rise
  Date: Aug 14, 2012
  Duration: 00:02:09Watch the ‘West Nile Virus on the Rise’² video by clicking on the thumbnail. Answer the following questions:

  • What steps are recommended to prevent WNV?
  • What age group had highest mortality rate (number of deaths) due to the virus?

  Title: West Nile Cases Double in Texas
  Date: Aug 22, 2012
  Duration: 00:02:57Watch the ‘West Nile Cases Double in Texas’³ video by clicking on the thumbnail.

  ---

  REFERENCES

  1. Latest West Nile Virus Activity in CA. CA Department of Public Health, 20 Nov. 2015. Web.
  2. “West Nile Virus on the Rise.” Robert Bazell, correspondent. NBC Nightly News. NBCUniversal Media. 14 Aug. 2012. NBC Learn. Web.
  3. “West Nile Cases Double in Texas.” Janet Shamlian, correspondent. NBC Nightly News. NBCUniversal Media. 22 Aug. 2012. NBC Learn. Web.
• 
  

  STEP 5: WATCH VIDEO AND READ WEBSITE

  There are several government programs and departments designs specifically to protect the U.S. against insect invaders. Many are agriculture-related. But how does the U.S. government manage insect pests? There are many unique and unconventional ways to control insect pests. Watch the following video, and review the website for one example of insect pest management strategy here in California.
  Sterilized Medfly Release (video)¹ | Transcript: Sterilized Medfly Release (docx)Answer the questions below to prepare for next quiz/exam:

  • Why is this fly a risk to California?
  • What are the flies ‘treated’ with that makes them sterile?

  Mediterranean Fruit Fly Prevention Release Program (website)²Answer the questions below to prepare for next quiz/exam:

  • What is the objective of this program?
  • How are the flies released over areas in CA?

  ---

  REFERENCES

  1. “Sterilized Medfly Release.” YouTube. County of San Diego, 8 Apr. 2010. Web.
     
  2. “CDFA Plant Health.” CDFA PLANT PDEP Preventative Release Program (Medfly). California Department of Food and Agriculture, 24 Aug. 2014. Web.
• 
  

  STEP 6: WATCH VIDEO

  How Silk is Made (video)¹ | Transcript: How Silk is Made (docx)Prepare for the next quiz by answering the questions below:

  • What stage in the silk moth development is where the silk threads are extracted from?
    • What are the purposes for boiling this developmental stage of the insect?
  • How are the individual silk threads harvested?

  ---

  REFERENCES

  1. “How It’s Made Silk.” How It’s Made. YouTube, 9 Mar. 2015.
• 
  

  STEP 6: INSECT LEG TYPES SURVEY

  If you haven’t already, complete this survey before final’s week. (Participation is worth 5 points extra credit).See link under Week 9 content folder, Step 5.

• 
  

  BUTTERFLY MYTHOLOGY

  http://www.insects.org/ced4/mythology.htmlprimaril… native american

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Question description

Part I: Wrap- Up Statement

• Make as summary statement about what you’ve learned in the course.
• How has what you learned impacted your attitude toward arthropods?
  • Has your perspective changed from how you felt at the beginning of the course?
• How do you plan on using what you’ve learned in this course in the future?

Part II: Take-Away Statements

• Write 5 take away statements (1-2 sentences each) from what you learned in the course.
  • This would be a list of one-two sentence statements about what you have learned, discovered about yourself or others, or your thoughts on specific topics/issues discussed in class or in your weekly assignments. . Students will use original, personal statements and no need to reference or use definitions from Power Points. This should be a personal list of your thoughts regarding the course and its subject matter from beginning to end.

• WEEK 10 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Identify and summarize differences between moths and butterflies
  • Explain the history of Sericulture (Silk making/ Silk industry) and identify its origins
  • Evaluate the significance of caterpillars as agricultural pest, specifically gypsy moths.
  • Identify a picture of an adult Mediterranean fruit fly and evaluate sterile medfly release program as necessary preventative program in California
  • Compare and contrast an adult mosquito with that of an adult crane fly
  • Identify transmission, signs, and symptoms of West Nile Virus (WNV) and evaluate its significance in Los Angeles county
• 
  

  STEP 1: TAKE QUIZ: CH. 11, 12, 14, 18

  Quiz window: check course calendar

• 
  

  STEP 2: BEGIN DISCUSSION BOARD 2

  Respond to discussion board prompt titled: Course Wrap-Up: Reflection Response.See Course Calendar for due date.

• 
  

  STEP 3 : READ TEXTBOOK

  Read textbook chapters 21, 22, and 25.

• 
  

  STEP 4: READ WEBSITES AND WATCH VIDEOS

  You suspect West Nile is in your neighborhood. Through California West Nile Virus (website)¹, you identify signs of West Nile Virus (WNV).
  WNV FAQ & Basics (website)¹After reading through the FAQs and Basics, answer the following questions:

  • What is the vector of WNV?
  • What role do birds play in the WNV infection cycle?
  • How does a person get the virus?
  • What are mild and serious symptoms of WNV?

  California West Nile Virus (website)¹Use the map to search Human Cases of WNV (in blue) in 2015. Use the ‘Case Counts by County’ table on left of map to sort by human cases and rank Los Angeles cases compared to other CA counties. Answer the following questions:

  • How many cases of WNV were in Los Angeles county?
  • How does this number rank compared to other counties?

  Title: West Nile Virus on the Rise
  Date: Aug 14, 2012
  Duration: 00:02:09Watch the ‘West Nile Virus on the Rise’² video by clicking on the thumbnail. Answer the following questions:

  • What steps are recommended to prevent WNV?
  • What age group had highest mortality rate (number of deaths) due to the virus?

  Title: West Nile Cases Double in Texas
  Date: Aug 22, 2012
  Duration: 00:02:57Watch the ‘West Nile Cases Double in Texas’³ video by clicking on the thumbnail.

  ---

  REFERENCES

  1. Latest West Nile Virus Activity in CA. CA Department of Public Health, 20 Nov. 2015. Web.
  2. “West Nile Virus on the Rise.” Robert Bazell, correspondent. NBC Nightly News. NBCUniversal Media. 14 Aug. 2012. NBC Learn. Web.
  3. “West Nile Cases Double in Texas.” Janet Shamlian, correspondent. NBC Nightly News. NBCUniversal Media. 22 Aug. 2012. NBC Learn. Web.
• 
  

  STEP 5: WATCH VIDEO AND READ WEBSITE

  There are several government programs and departments designs specifically to protect the U.S. against insect invaders. Many are agriculture-related. But how does the U.S. government manage insect pests? There are many unique and unconventional ways to control insect pests. Watch the following video, and review the website for one example of insect pest management strategy here in California.
  Sterilized Medfly Release (video)¹ | Transcript: Sterilized Medfly Release (docx)Answer the questions below to prepare for next quiz/exam:

  • Why is this fly a risk to California?
  • What are the flies ‘treated’ with that makes them sterile?

  Mediterranean Fruit Fly Prevention Release Program (website)²Answer the questions below to prepare for next quiz/exam:

  • What is the objective of this program?
  • How are the flies released over areas in CA?

  ---

  REFERENCES

  1. “Sterilized Medfly Release.” YouTube. County of San Diego, 8 Apr. 2010. Web.
     
  2. “CDFA Plant Health.” CDFA PLANT PDEP Preventative Release Program (Medfly). California Department of Food and Agriculture, 24 Aug. 2014. Web.
• 
  

  STEP 6: WATCH VIDEO

  How Silk is Made (video)¹ | Transcript: How Silk is Made (docx)Prepare for the next quiz by answering the questions below:

  • What stage in the silk moth development is where the silk threads are extracted from?
    • What are the purposes for boiling this developmental stage of the insect?
  • How are the individual silk threads harvested?

  ---

  REFERENCES

  1. “How It’s Made Silk.” How It’s Made. YouTube, 9 Mar. 2015.
• 
  

  STEP 6: INSECT LEG TYPES SURVEY

  If you haven’t already, complete this survey before final’s week. (Participation is worth 5 points extra credit).See link under Week 9 content folder, Step 5.

• 
  

  BUTTERFLY MYTHOLOGY

  http://www.insects.org/ced4/mythology.htmlprimaril… native american

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Question 1

Nakami Limited is evaluating whether or not to produce a new line of portable wireless

speakers. If the firm decides to embark on this project, it needs to invest $3.2 million on

production equipment.

The forecasted selling price is $100 per unit and this will increase in line with general

inflation of 3% per year. Forecasted sales and production have been estimated as follows:

Year 1 2 3 4

Sales and production (units) 27,000 30,000 35,000 25,000

Due to rapid advancement in technology of audio products, the operations will cease at the

end of four years.

Variable costs are about 60% of selling price. Incremental overheads, which includes

primarily rental, is estimated to be $200,000 per year. Net working capital amounting 15% of

sales is required at the beginning of each year. This will be fully recovered when the

operations cease and scrap value of equipment is about 5% of its cost.

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the four-years. The rate of corporation

tax is 17%. Nakami has traditionally used a discount rate of 11% per year for investment

appraisal.

(a) Calculate the accounting break-even and cash break-even for each of the four (4)

years.

(10 marks)

(b) Calculate the NPV break-even for this investment opportunity.

Hint: The number of units sold must be same in each of the four years.

(8 marks)

(c) Calculate the degree of operating leverage (DOL) for the first year of operations.

Using the DOL you have computed, determine the net operating income (or EBIT) if

sales increase by 10%.

(6 marks)

FIN309 Assignment 2

SIM UNIVERSITY Assignment 2 – Page 3 of 5

(d) Since it is a new product, Nakami is not sure about the forecast. On further research,

the marketing department has made the following demands in units forecasts based on

the probability.

Probability Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

0.5 22,000 25,000 30,000 20,000

0.5 32,000 35,000 40,000 30,000

Expected 27,000 30,000 35,000 25,000

The probabilities are for the series of demand in units.

Given this refinement in forecast, discuss the strategies Nakami can follow in relation

to this project. Assume that the company will install a capacity of 27,000 units based

on the expected demand in units at the current time.

(8 marks)

Question 2

The latest available financials of Nakami Limited is shown below:

Statement of Profit or Loss Statement of Financial Position

For the year ended 31 Dec 2015 As at 31 Dec 2015

$’000 $’000

Revenue * 12,790 Current assets

Cost of sales # (3,438) Cash and bank balances 3,534

Gross profit 9,352 Trade receivables 3,266

Operating expenses (1,456) Inventories 843

Profit before income tax 7,896 7,643

Income tax expense (1,357)

Profit for the year 6,539 Non-current assets

Plant and equipment 3,214

* All on credit terms. Total assets 10,857

# Beginning inventories is $702,000.

Current liabilities

Trade payables 651

Income tax payable 1,349

2,000

Capital and reserves

Share capital 6,000

Retained earnings 2,857

8,857

Total liabilities and equity 10,857

Sharon, the finance director of Nakami is looking to improve the firm’s working capital

management. She is thinking of extending an early settlement discount of either 2/15, net 90

or 1/10 net 60 for all customers. Regardless of which proposal is implemented, the level of

trade receivables is expected to reduce by the same amount.

FIN309 Assignment 2

SIM UNIVERSITY Assignment 2 – Page 4 of 5

(a) Calculate the cash conversion cycle for FY 2015.

(13 marks)

(b) Calculate the cost of implementing the trade credit scheme (in percentage). Analyse which credit terms should Nakami extend to its customers.

(7 marks)

(c) In using percent of sales method of financial planning, it is assumed that all items including working capital items are expected to vary with sales at the same percentage. However, inventory is based on cost of goods sold and payables are based on purchases. Discuss how inventory and payables can be expressed as percent of sales.

Reflection on Megatrends and entrepreneurial mindset

Word limit 1200

Assessment overview

This assessment to will help to consolidate and demonstrate  the understanding of some of the key concepts relating to entrepreneurship and innovation in particular megatrends. In which will apply the knowledge to investigate how an organisation has addressed a megatrend.

 

Assessment details

This assessment requires you to writea reflection piece on the Megatrends and  Entrepreneurial mindset

The reflection piece must:

• include a definition of the key theoretical principles that underpin each of the topics for that submission
• identify key characteristics of the topic to ensure you have correctly identified what a megatrend is (as opposed to a more general business problem)
• discuss how the relevant topic/s relate to entrepreneurship and innovation more broadly, and to the business discipline that you are studying. Refer to how you might use these ideas for solving problems in your business discipline.

Ensure your discussion and reflection is supported and justified by the use of relevant supporting research and examples.

As this is a personal reflection, you may write in first person and in semi-formal tone, as well as link the topics to your personal experience. However, you must include research from the learning materials, readings or wider reading relevant to the topics, to support your discussion. All sources must be appropriately cited and referenced using Harvard style 8 references required.

Assessment criteria

1. Knowledge and understanding of theoretical principles
2. Use of research
3. Relevance to business discipline and contexts
4. Presentation: Structure, grammar, language and referencing.

Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide:

Criteria
Knowledge and understanding of theoretical principles (40%)	Definition and explanation of the relevant theoretical principles reveals a deep level of understanding. Identification of the key characteristics of wicked problems, megatrends and entrepreneurial mindset that demonstrates precision and breadth, particularly in defining the multiple dimensions of these concepts.
Use of research (20%)	Seamless integration of a broad range of relevant research, that ranges well beyond the provided learning material, to link reflections to theory. Choice of material demonstrates high-level skills in judgement, critical thinking and analysis.
Relevance to business discipline and contexts (30%)	Thorough and precise explanation of how the concepts apply to both broader business and social contexts, and the student’s own business discipline, demonstrating a deep level of critical thinking.
Presentation: Structure, grammar, language and referencing (10%)	Grammar, language and structure conform to expected academic language conventions. Clear attention to grammar and language both for clarity and consistency of communication are evident, and effectively strengthen ideas and arguments. There are no or very minor spelling and grammar errors, and consistent evidence of the work having been proofread. All references are included, and adhere to Harvard referencing style. There are no discernible discrepancies in the reference list.

 

These questions deal only with your specific state and the county in which you will be working.

Please create a list of what will be required for the following:

1. An uncontested divorce with children. For your final project, you will be given income information for a fictional couple so you are to also research support guidelines in your jurisdiction and provide me with a cite where you will be able to calculate a support award.
2. A verified complaint for a contested divorce.

Your list should be a step-by-step process of how to complete (1) an uncontested divorce with children; and (2) a contested divorce.

For example, your county may require the complaint, two affidavits, proof of service, or other documents. You are to list each step and describe in detail what needs to be done in each case. Be sure to keep track of your info, as you will need it later to complete this project. Be specific. Also list for the uncontested divorce with children where I might find the support guidelines in your jurisdiction and demonstrate for me that you will be able to calculate a support award.

Managerial Economics

Portfolio Task Two 2015/16

You are required to write a report that addresses the following topic:

The table below provides data about Weyland Acoustics plc (a fictitious company) that produces headphones.

Quantity (units)	0	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80
Total Cost (€)	1200	1800	2000	2100	2240	2600	3300	4210	5360
Price per unit (€)	0	160	148	136	127	116	107	95	83

 

Using the cost data derive the following: Total Fixed costs, Total Variable costs, Average Fixed costs, Average Variable costs, Average Total cost and Marginal costs.

Using the data on prices derive the following: Total revenue, Average revenue, and Marginal revenue.

Use your results to answer the following questions:

1. Assess whether these data relate to either the short-run or the long-run. [Approximately 200 words]
2. At which level of output (to the nearest 10 units) would the owners be maximising their profits? What is the value at which profits are maximised?
3. At which level of output (to the nearest 10 units) would the managers be maximising sales revenue? What is the value of the maximum sales revenue?
4. Explain why the managers of the company might focus on sales revenues rather than profits. [Approximately 800 words]
5. If the owners introduced a profit constraint of €3000, at which level of output (to the nearest 10 units) would the managers wish to operate based on achieving the highest possible sales revenue?

Word limit – 1800 words maximum

 

 

Assessment criteria

• Accuracy of the calculation of the required cost and revenue values
• Precision of identification of profit maximising and sales revenue maximising outputs
• Thoroughness of the discussion about the managers preference for sales revenue maximisation
• Structure and presentation of material, including the use of the Harvard Citation and Referencing system

 

Question description

“Wrap Up” Please respond to the following:

• Discuss two (2) ways in which this course has helped you adjust to being a college student. Then describe how you plan to apply at least two strategies to other areas of your life. Please describe how this psychology class can be used in business as well.

Question description

For each of the following government programs, please identify and provide an explanation as to whether they are efforts to correct market failure, to promote or discourage the consumption of merit or demerit goods, or to transfer income.

a. Head Start, a preschool program for low-income children

b. Sports leagues for children sponsored by local governments

c. A program to limit air pollution generated by power plants

d. Species preservation efforts by the government

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The assigned reading provides the required structure for the report, including sections and sub-sections (think about the discussion on “headings” in chapter 5), with explanations covering the information to be presented in those sections.

2. We will also prepare a draft of your white paper report for a peer review.

Compile the draft introduction, the discussion outline, and the draft recommendation section into a cohesive report. The draft outline should be extended by incorporating research from your sources. The sources you have compiled as information should be referenced in your discussion section. Refer to chapter 4 for guidance on writing the cohesive draft of your paper.

Your draft report should be at least 700 words, with your final report to be between 850 and 1,200 words.

We will peer review the reports the week after Spring Break.

Note: If you do not submit a white paper report draft for the peer review, you cannot peer review other reports, and thus will not receive credit for the assignment.

Reading assignment:

Read The Elements of Technical Writing, pages 139-140 (in chapter 9).
Review pages 153-154 on the memorandum.

Discussion assignment:

None.

Resources:

None.

Peer/group assignment:

None.

Written assignment #1:

Progress report

The progress report is designed to provide an update on your progress for an organizational-related activity, such as work on a project team, or your status on work connected with a business proposal.

In this situation, the progress report will be used to detail your status to me, Dr. Dallas, on the white paper report. You will write your progress report as a memorandum, so it may be helpful to review the format of a memorandum, on pages 153-154.

The reading in chapter 9 (pages 139-140) gives the required structure (headings) for the progress report, including specific information about what should be included in the sections of the progress report.

Tip #1: Make sure you use the proper “introduction” section in your progress report. This is not the same as the introduction for your white paper report. The progress report discussion in the textbook gives you information on what to put in this section.

Tip #2: The “example” used in the progress report discussion refers to questionnaires. Instead, you will elaborate on the status of your white paper report, and the research efforts for locating the required seven resources.

The progress report memorandum should use your dream job title as the subject, and be:

• directed to me, Dr. Dallas
• one- to two-pages long
• about 200 to 300 words
• single-spaced
• formatted using the required progress report section headings listed in the textbook.

Submit your progress report assignment here.

Written assignment #2:

Draft of white paper report

This will be the purpose of our white paper report:

“That a certain solution is best for a particular problem.”