Write a 2-3 page paper (not including cover and reference pages) that responds to the following prompt: You are getting settled into your seat for a very long plane ride home. As you get to know the person next to you, you learn that they are a devout atheist who believes that God is a myth that people have invented to make them feel better. After listening carefully to why this person does not believe in God, you have an opportunity to explain why you do believe in God. What would you say?
Select a non-fiction book related to gangs. You will write an analysis of the book in 500-750 words. Be sure to give information about the book you select. Your analysis needs to address the following: – What is the author’s argument? – What information does the author provide to support his/her argument? – Is the information convincingly supportive of the argument? – How does this book compare with other criminal justice books you might have read? – How does the book read, taking into consideration style elements such as word choice, sentence structure, paragraph construction, and overall organization? – How do these style elements affect the clarity with which the author communicates his/her ideas? Give examples. – Would you recommend this book to other classes? Write the review in 500-750 words in a Word document in APA style.
What is the connection between human sexuality and sociology? Why is this connection important in understanding sexual behavior? What can be gained from studying the sex lives of minority groups in the population, such as prostitutes?
Writing Prompt 1: Describe how the three pathways of complement are activated and the biological functions associated with the pathways. In your answer, highlight the characteristics that the three pathways have in common, and how they differ. Writing Prompt 2: Describe in detail the processes involved in the generation of the antigen-binding region of the B cell receptor through recombination.
Review the Timeline of FAA and Aerospace History(https://www.faa.gov/about/history/timeline/) from the FAA. Choose two of the initial governmental officials who were instrumental in the establishment and implementation of the aeronautics branch, and prepare presentation on each individual’s contribution to early federal regulation of aviation. Your presentation should consist of approximately 10 slides (not including the title slide and the reference slide).
Instructions:
The aim of this exercise is to help you become familiar with the techniques of moral
reasoning and to encourage you to think critically about moral issues. Remember to
support your particular moral judgments about these cases with reasons. You should
aim to justify your particular moral judgments using relevant moral principles and
moral reasons. These principles may be very general, like the principle of utility
(‘maximize happiness’), or common deontological principles concerned with loyalty,
promise keeping, or those prohibiting deceiving and harming others, etc. Aim to
achieve a consistent fit between your moral beliefs, principles and particular
judgments. Refer to the readings for week 2 in order to find examples of moral
principles and reasons and explanations of moral reasoning and justification.
Make sure you answer every part of each question. Remember to provide sufficient
detail in Section C to give a clear indication of your overall position with regard tothe cases and the principles you endorse. This is a short answer assignment. You do
not need to answer the questions in the form of an essay. Please include a
bibliography with the main sources from the question and any additional sources
you reference directly. Include citations in the body of the assignment where
appropriate. You may use any of the major referencing styles provided you do so
consistently.
Answer ALL the questions below from sections A, B and C
Section A – 7 marks
Read the following news items and answer the questions:
“GlaxoSmithKline to pay $3bn in US drug fraud scandal”
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/03/business/glaxosmithkline-agrees-to-pay-3-
billion-in-fraud-settlement.html?_r=0
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18673220
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Drugs/off-label-drug-marketing-free-speech-courtrules/story?id=17883930
2
Information about off-label prescribing andInformation about off-label prescribing and marketing:
http://www.nps.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/repository/Off-labelprescribing-what-does-it-mean
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20732
Question: Outline the main ethical issues raised by GlaxoSmithKline’s decision to
promote and market anti-depressant drugs for unapproved uses. Do you think that
such practices are morally acceptable or unacceptable? Give reasons for your
answer.
In answering the question make sure to:
a) determine the facts of the case
b) identify affected parties
c) identify relevant moral principles, values and reasons
d) weigh up competing principles, values and reasons
e) reach a principled moral decision about the case
Section B – 7 marks
Watch or read the transcript of the following program and answer the questions:
Globesity: Fat’s New Frontier.
Transcript at http://www.abc.net.au/foreign/content/2012/s3547707.htm
Video at http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5x6qiw
Additional information about Mexico and obesity:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/01/mexico-obesity-taxes-junk-foodsugary-drinks-exercise
http://www.theguardian.com/news/2015/nov/03/obese-soda-sugar-tax-mexico
Question: What are the main ethical issues raised by the promotion and marketing
of soft drinks and snack foods in countries such as Mexico? Reflect on the different
marketing strategies used by food and beverage companies in the documentary. Do you think it is morally permissible for companies to use these kinds of marketing
tactics in developing countries? Explain why or why not using examples from the
documentary to support your conclusions.
In answering the question make sure to:
a) determine the facts of the case
b) identify affected parties
c) identify relevant moral principles, values and reasons
d) weigh up competing principles, values and reasons
e) reach a principled moral decision about the case
Section C – 6 marks
Compare your responses to the two cases. Do you apply the same principles and
standards of conduct to pharmaceutical companies as you do to food and beverage
companies? Explain why or why not making sure you identify the morally relevant
differences or similarities between the two cases to support your conclusions.
This section of your final exam provides you with an opportunity to apply all of the information you have learned throughout the course to the work that you will be doing as a certified professional.<br>You will be presented with two client profiles, and will be asked to design a 12-week period program for each client. In addition to describing the logistics of the program, you will also be asked to explain why you have designed the program the way that you have. Approach these clients as you would approach a real-life situation. Your client should be able to take your program and put it into practice without having to contact you for explanation of what to do or why to do it. Before you finalize your submission, make sure your program passes the following tests: Is the training program that you are designing appropriate, safe, and effective for the client, given the client’s physical abilities and primary goals? Could you defend your program from a legal standpoint? Who would be held liable if your client was injured during training because of either lifting too much weight or exceeding a certain heart rate? Is your program justifiable from a business standpoint? Are you professional with your current clients? Would they refer their friends, family, or colleagues to you based on the guidance that you provide in your program design? Imagine that YOU are the paying client. Would you feel that your money was well spent if you were handed the training program/dietary recommendations?
Part A: Financial analysis of a publicly-held company. We will use Ford’s latest consolidated and segment financial statements (form 10K) as filed with the SEC. You will calculate the current ratio and profit margin for the company as a whole. You will also answer general questions relating to Ford’s business operations. Requirements: Step 1: Locate Ford’s form 10K for the most current year. 1. Go to the SEC’s website: www.sec.gov 2. Under Filings and Forms, go to “search for Company Filings” 3. Click on : Company or fund name, ticker symbol, CIK (Central Index Key), file number, state, country, or SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) 4. The Ticker Symbol for Ford is F 5. Locate the form 10K for the latest year. Ford files its annual reports in February. Note the interactive document does not provide all of the information. You will need to open the form 10K. Step 2: In the Discussion 1.4, share your answers to the following questions. Share where you found the answers with your classmates. 1. What are Ford’s 2 major segments? 2. What are the major 3 components associated with Ford’s profitability for cars and trucks? 3. Comment briefly (one paragraph) on Ford’s planning assumptions and key metrics share. 4. Comment briefly (one paragraph) on Ford’s Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. Step 3: Calculate the current ratio and the profit margin for Ford . You may share your questions as well as your calculations with your classmates in Discussion 1.4. It is useful to understand that you may have difference calculations due to differences in the formula for the ratio. Compare your answers to publicly-available information to see if your answers are close. Use any of the websites listed in the directions. Share your research with your classmates using Discussion 1.4. Be sure to use the consolidated financial statements. Step 4: Summarize your findings in a word document. You will add to this document throughout the semester. Your final submission will include the results from part A – D. LP2 – Final Project Part B: Discussion of risks. You will search Ford’s form 10K and identify three major risks identified by the company. You will also assess the company’s market share for the automotive segment. You will determine the company’s growth rate. Requirements: Step 1: From the form 10K, item 1A, identify three (3) major risks identified by the company you consider most important. 1. Read the form 10K item 1A. 2. Identify three major risks you consider most important to the company’s future. 3. Calculate the company’s Beta coefficient of the stock. From any of the websites listed in the directions, how does your calculation compare? 4. Share your conclusions with your classmates in Discussion 2.2. Step 2: From the form 10K, review item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Assess the company’s market share. 1. Read the form 10K, item 7, Management discussion and analysis of financial Condition and Results of Operations. 2. Locate information about production volume of cars and market share. 3. Explain if the company’s market share for automobiles increased or decreased over the past year. You may look at other sources to support management’s position. 4. Share your research with your classmates in Discussion 2.2. Step 3: Calculate the company’s growth rate of EPS or dividends. Compare your calculation with publicly-available information from any of the websites listed in the directions. 1. Calculate the growth rate of the company’s EPS or dividends using the formula presented in the text. 2. Compare your result to publicly-available rates. Use one of the websites listed in Part A. 3. Share your calculation and research with your classmates in Discussion 2.2. Provide and explanation if your calculations differ from your classmates or publicly-available information. Step 4: Summarize your findings in a word document. Add to the document You started on Part A. Your final submission will include the results from part A – D. LP3 – Final Project Part C: Discussion of Ford’s capital structure. You will review Ford’s consolidated financial statements. You will calculate the company’s debt/equity ratio and earnings per share. You will also determine the company’s return on investment and weighted average cost of capital. Requirements: Step 1: Review the form 10K, item 15, to determine Ford’s capital structure. From the consolidated balance sheet, what kinds of stock has Ford issued? Step 2: Read note 24. CAPITAL STOCK AND AMOUNTS PER SHARE. What is the meaning of Earnings per share and diluted earnings per share? Share your comments with your classmates in Discussion 3.2. Step 3: Calculate the debt/equity ratio. Use all long-term debt in your calculation. Compare your answer to publicly available information. Share your analysis with your classmates in Discussion 3.2. Step 4: Calculate the Earnings per Share. Compare your answer to publicly available information. Share your analysis with your classmates in Discussion 3.2. Step 5: Determine the company’s return on investment. Compare your answer to any website listed in the directions. Share your analysis with your classmates in Discussion 3.3. Step 6: Determine the company’s weighted average cost of capital. Compare your answer to any of the websites listed in the directions. Share your analysis with your classmates in Discussion 3.2. Step 7: Comment on whether the firm’s capital structure is optimal. Step 8: Add to the document you started on Part A. Your final submission will include the results from part A – D. LP4 – Final Project Part D: Discussion of Free Cash Flow. You will determine Ford’s consolidated free cash flow. In this part, you will make a prediction as to what the company’s stock price would be in three (3) months. You will also review analysts’ estimates and predictions for the past year. Requirements: Step 1: Look at Ford’s Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Note the operating cash flow section is found in Note 25. Step 2: Calculate the free cash flow. Share your calculations with your classmates in Discussion 4.2. Step 3: Compare your answer to any of the websites listed in the directions. Share your research with your classmates in Discussion 4.2. Step 4: Make your prediction as to what the stock price will be 3 months from now. Share your predictions with your classmates in Discussion 4.2. Step 5: Add to the document you started on Part A. Your final submission will include the results from part A – D. LP5 – Final Project Part E Requirements: Answer the following questions and write your final report. Step 1: Is the company maximizing the wealth of its shareholders? If not, what can they do to achieve this result? Step 2: In the LP5 discussion dedicated to the financial statement analysis project, share your tentative conclusions about whether or not the company is maximizing the wealth of shareholders with your classmates. Provide support for your answer. Step 3: Review your calculations and analysis of the following 6 ratios and financial measures: Current Ratio, Debt/Equity Ratio, Return on Investment, Earnings per Share, Profit Margin and Free Cash Flow If you have any questions, post them in the discussion forum. Step 4: Conclude your analysis with other observations on the firm and whether your analysis differs from other analyses that are available. Indicate if there is any other measure you would want in order to make an investment recommendation. You may also share your thoughts with your classmates using the LP5 discussion forum. Step 5: Make an Investment Recommendation. You should not share your final recommendation with your classmates. Assume you have been asked by an investor, age 35, who wishes to invest in conservative stocks that will provide some income now but is mainly interested in growth over the next ten(10) years. Begin your final project essay with an investment recommendation to this investor and support it with solid financial analysis. Your report should include your conclusions related to each of the five parts of this financial statement analysis project. You should conclude with a statement on whether or not Ford would meet this investor’s investment goals. Your essay should be in 2,000 to 2,500 words, written in APA style, and cite any your sources you used both in the body of the paper and in a reference list found at the end of the paper.
The purpose of writing this report is to inform senior management and help make executive decisions about a particular issue. (That issue being the topic you have chosen from the available list in the assessment guide). In informing senior management, you are facilitating decision making about what is best practice and if a change in policy required. Your audience would also include the clinical team in the area you are working in; as results are shared at all levels and this highlights the importance of the content of this unit, which revolves around Governance. Having accountability and responsibility in leading change, improving the work culture and performance at all levels.
you will need to introduce/explain/ link the importance and role of Governance/Leadership and QI into your report using the literature you have read to do this. Using an example is up to your individual approach to this section. The purpose is that you are able to show an in-depth understanding of these; so an example from your topic is not as essential as it is in the PDSA.
You need to link your topic with the quality improvement cycle, through analysis and synthesis of the literature to support your discussion. This means supporting with references and an example (from your topic area) to give context and meaning to the process. Remember each stage of the PDSA deserves equal discussion and weighting.
Organizational change
Write an essay of 3000 words. It must be the best quality possible. You can choose ONE of the following essay questions. 1. Is empirical research on ‘transformational leadership’ an important contribution to understanding change leadership? 2. What are the major strengths and weaknesses of Karl Weick’s sensemaking perspective on organisational change? 3. Compare and contrast Andrew Pettigrew’s (1997) ‘processual’ approach to organisational change to the ‘process perspective’ of Tsoukas and Chia (2002) 4. What are the major strengths and weaknesses of n-step or stage models in capturing how processes of organisational change unfold (Collins, 1998; Chia 1999, Randall 2004; Langley et al 2013). 5. Why are the attempts by managers and change agents to manage all possible sources of resistance to organisational change often misguided? Formatting Your assignment must adhere to the formatting guidelines given below. Please make sure you also read the Plagiarism section below before submitting your assignment.
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