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Artist life and artist movements from the 1970’s to now in soho NYC – Broadway, Spring street and greene street
Why is the area interesting and significant? What layers of the past are still evident today? How do these traces live alongside present

users? Be sure to include quantitative and qualitative data. When was it built? When is it busiest?

The “Bank Robberies: A Statistical Analysis
At the beginning of this chapter, on page 332, we presented summary statistics for data on bank robberies for 5 variables: amount stolen,

number of back staff present, number of customers present, number of bank raiders, and travel time from the bank to the nearest police station.

Theses summary statistics were obtained by 3 researchers for data from a sample of 364 bank raids over a several- year period in the United

Kingdom. For all bank raids in the United Kingdom during the years in question:

Page. 332 table:

Variable Mean Standard Deviation
Amount stolen (lbs. Sterling) 20,330.5 53,510.2
# of bank staff present 5.417 4.336
# of customers present 2.000 3.684
# of bank raiders 1.637 0.971
Travel time, in minutes from bank to the nearest police station 4.557 4.028

a.) Identify and interpret a point estimate for the mean of each of the five aforementioned variables
b.) Find and interpret a 95% confidence interval for the mean amount stolen.
c.) Find and interpret a 95% confidence interval for the mean number of bank staff present at the time of robberies
d.) Determine and interpret a 95% confidence interval for the mean number of customers present at the time of robberies
e.) Determine and interpret 95% confidence interval for the mean number of bank raiders
f.) Obtain and interpret a 95% confidence interval for the mean travel time from the nearest police station to the bank outlet

Choose any genetic disorder. Discuss the cause (ex: insertion, deletion, inversion, translocation or whole chromosome issue), signs, symptoms

and degrees of the disease.

 

We’re going to use the statistical software, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences or SPSS, to work with data in this class. It analyzes data on a

spreadsheet. The data must be entered on the spreadsheet correctly for the analyses to be correct.

Follow the instructions from the lecture for creating a data file in SPSS. When you look at your data in “Data View” the data go in vertical columns. So

the top of each column is labeled with the variable name. Research participants are listed or implied in the first column. Once all the variables have

been entered in the columns, the data from each research participant appear in that participant’s corresponding row when data on each variable are

collected from all participants, as it is in our case.

When you are setting up the data file, create 25 cases (n=25, with 5 responses for each respondent to your survey). In the next assignment you will be

entering the data for these 25 cases.

Create a column for each variable in your survey and put the name of each variable in Row 1 of the spreadsheet. For example, if you asked a person’s

age, you could call that variable age. For others, you might have to create a summary label, say “Angst 1” for anxiety item #1.

Below the spreadsheet, list at least 3 variables, identify what level of data the variables are (e.g., nominal, ordinal, etc.), identify the ranges

of scores or values for those 3 variables (e.g., age 21 thru 88), then name 3 groups to which you would reduce each of the three variables.

Save and attach your SPSS data file, .sav file or copy and paste it into a word document and attach it to your discussion thread. Post a comment or

question concerning your experience with this introduction to SPSS. In addition, comment on at least two of your peers’ posts and respond to what is

written about your post.

Imagine that you are a Cancer Registrar and you have been asked to teach others in your organization about your role and responsibilities.

Prepare a PowerPoint slideshow that describes the role and various responsibilities of a Cancer Registrar.

Your presentation should be a minimum of 5 slides and address the following:

The purpose of cancer registry.
Responsibilities of a cancer registrar.
Education needed for a cancer registrar’s role.
Industry certifications for a cancer registrar.
Include APA formatted citations for your references.

ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES:

1. To demonstrate ability as individual to research, analyse and interpret the international environment forces as they apply to a selected emerging market.

2. To apply theoretical concepts and models in support of business analysis.

3. To produce a professional report and recommendations which would command respect in business circles.

Option B: As a Global Business expert, assess the following key global issues – (Choose one from the following.)

• Gender [in]Equality
• Climate Change
• Immigration

Equal marks apply to all 3. You should clearly quantify the scale of the issue globally, the implications for governments and businesses, and the feasible solutions.

Please note that I have already told my lecture that I will do work on Immigration so you should work on it.

Assessment Criteria / Indicative Marking Scheme

Heading Required
Content and structure

50% Answers topic questions thoroughly and convincingly.
Elaboration and justification of points/arguments made.
Businesslike and concise analysis – professional tone.
Logical organisation and presentation of the paper – flows well.
Conclusions and predictions original and compelling.
Sources

30% Variety of sources.
Legitimacy of sources.
Currency and relevance of sources.

Language and style
20% Appropriate vocabulary, formal academic tone.
Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, page numbering.
Fluent sentences, clear transitions, and effective paragraph structure.
Referencing – appropriate standard [see below]
Total 100% NB see above – individual grades may differ.

General Requirements

Course Structure and Delivery : “Eight Trains”

All Moodle sections are numbered to accord with the 8 themes below. Exam papers are also constructed around these themes.

Please note that:-
• We will not be going sequentially through the chapters of any text. This is because texts are not sufficiently broad or current to encompass the issues we have in scope. All slide decks for this Module are up top on Moodle.

• Moodle [top box] contains a week by week specification of our agenda and related materials.

• We will not slavishly cover every bullet point on every slide. Our requirement is to cover critical current events. This means that we must focus only upon the more important aspects of any topic in a slide presentation. This in turn creates the space for us to review the most current readings and video materials.

• Some of our “trains” will leave the station at the same time and travel on parallel tracks. This will allow us to position key topics early, and also to cover relevant theory to support your assignment preparation.

The 8 trains are:-

1. Globalisation and Free Trade.
This section looks at the theoretical justification for international trade. It also examines the key question of Globalisation – the forces that drive it, and the arguments for and against free trade and globalisation.
There is a selection of material on Moodle.

2. The Global Financial Crisis and Global Economy
The global financial crisis is a critical issue. No textbook can be fully current, so by using a combination of videos, readings and tuition, we will review the causes of the crisis, and the various remedies being applied.
We also consider the evidence suggesting that another, potentially bigger, crash may be imminent [Chinese economic bubble, American Bond Market / Dollar bubble].
It is vitally important that students keep up to date with current developments via newspapers and online resources. Commentators such as David McWilliams and Colm McCarthy are informative. Other notable sources are Peter Schiff, Paul Krugman and Joseph Stiglitz. Once again there is no “right answer”.

Video materials:
• “The Love of Money”. This 3-part documentary is available on tradeitdontdateit.com.
• “Inside Job” [movie documentary].
• “Why the meltdown should have surprised no-one” [Peter Schiff] – available on youtube.
• “The bank that ran out of money” – BBC documentary on Royal Bank of Scotland, available on youtube.
• “How China fooled the world” [dailymotion.com]
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSp6JIaPYsI [Peter Schiff 2016 “The Real Crash”]

Library books:
• “How an economy grows and why it crashes” [Peter Schiff]
• “Crash Proof 2.0” [Peter Schiff]
• “The Real Crash” [Peter Schiff]
• “Back from the Brink” [Henry Paulson]
• “A colossal failure of common sense” [Laurence McDonald re Lehmans collapse]
• “Making it Happen” [Royal Bank of Scotland], Martin, 2013
• “The courage to act” [Ben Bernanke”]

3. European Union and Monetary Union.
The EU as a Single Market is a very significant trading bloc. We will examine the thinking behind the Single Market, and its benefits for citizens, consumers and businesses. We also look at Monetary Union – what has been achieved since the Euro was created in 1999, the major challenges now faced, and how/whether the Euro can be “fixed”.
Students should regularly read over FT, Economist, and the Sunday Times business supplement. Suggested – David McWilliams, Colm McCarthy. NB – any trusted Economist is a valid source – French, German, other.

Library Books :
• “Plan B why leaving the Euro could save Ireland” Cormac Lucey, 2014
• “And the weak suffer what they must?” – YanisVaroufakis, 2016
• “The Euro and its threat to the future of Europe” – JoesphStiglitz
• “Europe’s Deadlock” – David Marsh

4. Economic Theory and Ideology

a) We consider the contrasting Economic ideologies which have dominated the last 150 years – Keynesian vs. Free Market [Hayek, Friedman, Schiff, Austrian School]. Paul Krugman is a modern day Keynesian.

Should Government actively intervene in the economy to “manage/regulate” it, OR should the Free Market remain free? What about the Marxist alternative to Capitalism?

Books [available in DBS Library]:
• “Keynes – Hayek: the clash that defined modern economics” – Wapshott 2012
• “Keynes-Hayek: the meaning of knowing” – Dalton 2013[Kindle book]

Video materials:-
• “Masters of Money” [youtube] – Keynes, Hayek, Marx
• Keynes / Hayek debates [see Moodle for weblinks]

b) We consider the “Efficient Market Hypothesis” and contrast it with “Behavioural Finance” thinking – what should we conclude, especially post the financial crisis?

5. Forces in the International Business Environment [Pestel].
We study the forces in order to answer these questions –

a) Which international markets [countries] are attractive / unattractive?

b) Which means of market entry should we use?

c) Can we standardise our Product/Service and its Marketing across all markets, or does the Pestel analysis tell us that there are fundamental differences in markets/consumers , which mean we must adapt the Product / service / Marketing approach?

d) Pestel analysis also allows us to understand key Global issues such as Gender Equality, Immigration and Climate Change

6. Market Assessment and Entry Strategies.
Building on our Pestel analysis above, we look in more depth at a methodology which will allow us to choose between potential new markets [and to assess those we are already in]. Having selected the most attractive, we then consider the various means of entry and again determine the most suitable.

7. Leading and Managing International Businesses.
Here we use a selection of chapters from the text by Luthans&Dohto consider the management implications of operating in different markets with employees of different cultures. Key areas are Leadership, Corporate Governance, Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Motivation, Decision making and Communication.

• “Interviews with the Leaders” – CNBC series, double DVD set available DBS Library [and on Amazon!]
• Video cases on Governance – Lehmans, RBOS

8. Emerging Economies
Here we apply our theoretical principles to an actual international market.

Recommended Reading:
Hill: International Business – Competing in the Global Marketplace, 10th edition 2014 [McGraw – Hill]

Ball, Geringer, Minor, McNett (2012) :International Business, the challenge of global competition [McGraw-Hill].

Luthans&Doh (2014) International Management; Culture, Strategy and Behaviour. 9th edition, McGraw-Hill.

Supplementary reading:
Peng [2013] Global Business, Engage Learning, 3rd edition.

Hill et al [2013] Global Business Today 8th edition [McGraw Hill]

Gaspar et al [2013] Introduction to Global Business – understanding the international environment and global business functions [International Edition, cEngage Learning].

Thomas [2014] Cross-Cultural Management Essential Concepts, [3rd edition, Sage Publications].

Buckley [2011] Financial Crisis – Causes, Context and Consequences, [Prentice Hall].

Journals: [indicative only – there are many]
Business Week
The Economist
Fortune
Financial Times
Harvard Business Review
China Today
McKinsey Quarterly
Journal of International Business Studies

On-line resources: [indicative only – there are many]

NB it is VITAL that you are familiar with searching the DBS Library electronic database, via your Shibboleth account. You CANNOT maximise your assignment and exam results otherwise!!

www.economist.com
www.FT.com
www.europa.eu
www.ceps.be [centre for European policy studies]
ey.emergingmarkets.com [this is on the very good Ernst & Young site] – and in general the websites of consulting firms such as PWC, Accenture, McKinsey, BCG etc should be monitored.
www.worldbank.org
www.imf.org
World Economic Forum [weforum.org]

BOOK-GENE KRANZ, FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION

This assignment is patterned after the book reviews that historians draft for professional journals such as the Journal of American History and the American Historical Review. One of the goals is to introduce a new topic, a different interpretation, or to allow you to examine more deeply a topic of your choice. Another goal of this assignment is to develop your critical thinking and analytical means because unlike a book report that merely discusses the book, a review is a critical examination of the author’s thesis, evidence, and conclusion. Your review will be, at a minimum, 4 full pages in length. Remember, 4 pages is the minimum. It will be double-spaced, using Times New Roman 12 font with margins no greater than 1.00”.

Grade: Your grade for this assignment will be based on form and content to include grammar, spelling, analysis, and critical thinking.

I. Heading. At the top of the first page only you need to place the proper citation. Please follow this model precisely:

Title of Book. By Author (Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication). Page
numbers. Reviewed by Your Name, Date of Review.

II. Body. The review itself is a critical examination of the author’s theses, evidence, and analysis.
A. One (1) to Two (2) Paragraph Introduction
1. Tell the reader about the author
2. Why is the author interested in the subject?
3. Why did the author write the book?
B. Two (2) to Three (3) Pages on the subject
1. What is/are the author’s thesis/theses?
2. What evidence does the author use?
3. Is the author’s argument(s) effective? Defend your answer.
C. Two (2) to Three (3) Paragraphs on what worked or did not work for you
1. What was interesting?
2. What did not work for you? Defend your answer.
D. One (1) Paragraph Conclusion
1. Who would be interested in reading this book?
2. What level (novice, secondary school, undergrads, grad students,
etc.) of expertise is this book written for?
3. End on a positive note.

question: In your view, which of the legal traditions studied thus far is most flexible and able to respond to our ever changing societies?
Answer this question by supporting “Socialist legal traditions”.

Please remember the answer needs to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the concepts (see attached files). The topic needs to be clearly defined, focused and supported with specific and appropriate (and factually accurate) evidence, examples and details. Clear organization, explanation and language. Error free. Writer’s answer should show clear explanations and appropriate conclusions; Shows awareness of assumptions and implications and demonstrates insight and depth.
Reference material:
Quigley, J. (1989). Socialist Law and the Civil Law Tradition. American Journal of Comparative Law, 37(4), 781-808.

Roman, P. (1993). Representative Government in Socialist Cuba. Latin American Perspectives, 20(1), 7-27.

Manko, Rafal. (2013). Survival of the Socialist Legal Tradition? A Polish Perspective. Comparative law review, 4(2),

You are allowed to refer to additional material if required; however, please make sure you include the above listed reference. Thanks

Word length 950, double spaced, APA style

For your next Major Paper, please explore the work of a poet of your choice.You must choose a poet whose work is featured in the textbook.

You are asked to consider the poet’s work within the context from which it arose. To satisfy the assignment, it will be necessary to know

something of the life and times of this poet, in order to discuss their influence upon the poetry. However, it is not a biography. As you

read the poems, note the recurrence of theme, tone, symbols, etc. Pay attention to the poet’s particular style. Does it reflect the

influence of other writers? Of the era in which it arose? What influences do you find? Does the poet rely upon figurative devices, rhyme,

and what do they add to your understanding of the poet and the poetry?

You should choose a poet this week and begin the research to learn about the “world” of your poet. You should learn as much as you can

about the poet and about the historical and social context in which he or she lived, including other literary influences. Please read as

much of the poet’s work as possible. Keep track of your sources, so that you can adequately reference them in your paper.

An excellent paper will refer extensively to the poet’s work in support of the thesis (at least 5 poems). That means that lines of the

poetry will be incorporated in the essay, as evidence.

4-6 pages, plus the works cited page

Be sure to include lines from many of the poet’s works to support the points you make (you may have to do additional research to discover

more of the poet’s work).

This includes a list of general directions in which the firm might go to resolve its problems. Accompanying each option should be a critical

evaluation of its inherent advantages and disadvantages. This is the most important part of the analysis, so be sure to add the most substance

and support. When possible, the appropriate financial (break-even, sensitivity, return on investment) analysis should be included. Briefly

discuss the criteria used to reach your recommendation. Only 2 alternatives needed. No more than two pages. Please show exhibits of financial

calculations for each alternative