STRT Cirque & Airbnb

Read the given readings and give 2 short responses base on the following questions, each one for estimately half a page (can be more) (these 2 cases are separate, does not relate to each other)

Cirque Du Soleil (attachment)
    What are the main competitive elements that allowed Cirque du Solei to differentiate itself from traditional circuses?

Airbnb (https://bstrategyhub.com/airbnb-business-model-how-does-airbnb-make-money/)
    Focusing on the business model, what are the 3 main differences between Airbnb and traditional hotels concerning how they deliver their service to customers?

Multimedia Security and Privacy

The research paper specifications are as follows:

8-10 pages (double-spaced) Times New Roman 12 pt font.
Must have Abstract, Table of Contents, Introduction, Conclusion and section headings
Use at least five references outside of your textbook (you may use your textbook too, but are not required to).
In addition to the required number of pages for the assignment, you must also Include a reference page (bibliography), written in APA style and a title page. Be sure to give all of your papers a descriptive title!
You must submit a rough draft at the end of Week 5. This is to be a complete paper, meeting the page requirements not a partially completed paper. Points will be deducted for short or incomplete papers. Your rough draft will not be graded by the rubric, but helpful feedback will be provided to indicate where you are falling short. You may correct any deficiencies before resubmitting your final version at the end of Week 7.
Typewritten in double-spaced format with a readable style and font and submitted inside the electronic classroom (unless classroom access is not possible and other arrangements have been approved by the professor).
Page margins Top, Bottom, Left Side and Right Side = 1 inch, with reasonable accommodation being made for special situations
Your paper must be in your own words, representing original work. Paraphrases of others work must include attributions to the authors. Limit quotations to an average of no more than 3-5 lines, and use quotations sparingly! It is always better to paraphrase than to directly quote.

comparing and contrasting two works of art: Kangxi Emperor portrait vs Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacn

ASSIGNMENT:  Write a 3-5 page essay comparing and contrasting two works of art covered in this course. One of your selected works of art must be non-Western (as this is a Topics in World Art course). You must cover the following points in your comparison:

Introduction and Thesis

Introduce the artwork titles, period styles and artists names
Briefly state what you believe is significant about these artworks
In other words Tell your reader what works of art you will be discussing and why you think they are important
Stylistic analysis

Correctly identify artwork titles, period styles and artists names
Compare the artworks by discussing key stylistic characteristics associated with artists and period styles
Apply art history vocabulary correctly and uses it to support your stylistic analysis
In other words What make these works stylistically significant?
Cultural analysis

Compare the artworks by discussing key cultural issues associated with artists and periods
Discuss how the cultural context of each period influenced the artistic development of the period style (Make connections between cultural context and style)
In other words What makes these works culturally significant?
Conclusion and Thematic Connection

Analyze the ways art can affect and/or reflect cultural, political and social issues
Draw conclusions about the artist / society which produced the artwork from the comparison
In other words What Thematic Connection can you make between the two works of art that helps you better understand them or the culture they represent?
Research

Incorporate 3 our more sources (outside of lecture notes & textbook) to support your analysis
Properly cite your sources using MLA format
Include a list of Works Cited 
Written Mechanics

Use of grammar, spelling and punctuation correctly throughout your paper
Proofread
In other wordsthere should be no mechanical errors!
SOURCES:  3 in addition to  the module text

scholarly professional web site (for example, a museum, research institute or university)
nonfiction book published within the last 50 years
an art history textbook such as Garnders Art Through the Ages, Jansen’s, or Schneider-Adams
professional art historical publication (magazine or journal, can be online) such as The Art Bulletin
Databases such as the Oxford Dictionary of Art Online (accessible through the AAU Library website)
Credible professional websites such as those of museums, galleries, and universities, for example:
The Getty Center
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Business issue and the contexts of Human resource

Candidate Assessment Activity
Business Issues and the Contexts of Human Resources
5CHR 5
6 Report
1.1 Assess a range of different factors which impact on an organisations business and its HR function.
2.1 Analyse the forces shaping the HR agenda.
2.2 Compare different tools for analysing the business environment.
2.3 Explain the key stages in strategy formulation and implementation and the role of HR.
2.4 Examine HRs contribution to business ethics and accountability
3.1 Evaluate business performance and the role of HR in business planning and the change management agenda.
3.2 Assess and utilise different sources of business and contextual data for planning purposes
Title of unit:
Unit No:
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Learning outcomes:
1 Understand the key contemporary business issues and main external factors affecting different organisations and the impact on HR.
2 Understand how organisational and HR strategies and practices are shaped and developed.
3 Know how to identify and respond to changes in the business environment.
Assessment criteria:

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Assessment activity
Assessment Criteria
You have been asked by the CEO to compile a report on The developing role of HR within present day business. Your report should include;
An analysis of internal forces which can shape the HR agenda, you could include for example; structure/model of the HR function, HR strategies, strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations.
An assessment and summary of a range of different external factors impacting on an organisations performance and explain how they affect the HR function.
A table comparing two different environmental analytical tools e.g. SWOT, PESTLE, Porters 5 Forces, etc.
A summary of the key stages of strategy formulation and implementation. You should refer to the role of HR in each of the stages summarised. You should also highlight HRs role in; i) Business Ethics and ii) Accountability. You should reference all key models and literature used.
A table or chart illustrating a range of ways business performance is measured in the organisation for different purposes. You should also highlight with examples, the role of HR in; i) Business Planning and ii) Change Management.
An assessment of how different sources of business/internal and contextual/external data should be considered and used when planning e.g. internal information within the organisation including HR metrics, industry information e.g. trends in HR, competitive information, government information.
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1.1
2.2
2.3, 2.4
3.1
3.2
Evidence to be produced: A report equating to 4000 words in total.
Remember to relate academic concepts, theories and professional practice to the way organisations operate, in a critical and informed way, and with reference to key texts, articles and other publications and by using organisational examples for illustration.
All reference sources should be acknowledged using Harvard-style referencing, and a bibliography provided where appropriate (these should be excluded from the word count).