Styles of leadership

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Identify two well-known leaders who used different styles of leadership. Specifically, identify one leader who leaned more towards the autocratic decision-making process and another leader who leaned more towards participative leadership. You can use examples from any field, as long as both leaders are from the same general field or leadership position. Several examples have been presented in this week’s material; your text has others.

Respond to the following questions:

Provide an overview of each leader and their leadership skills. Which leader was more effective overall in their position? Why?
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the leader who used a more autocratic style of leadership? Why?
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the leader who used a more participative leadership style? Why?
Do you believe that their occupations can be handled better through one particular form of leadership—participative or autocratic? Why?

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Disabilities

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In the last ten years or so, a number of modifications and additional amendments have been added under Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush, including the expansion of the Act in 2008.

respond to BOTH questions:

  1. How has the recession that began approximately in 2008 affected the lives of people with disabilities, i.e., have there been cuts in programs? Research the issue, and summarize your findings. (This need not be an exhaustive search, but give at least one example.) (50 points)
  2. A related employment issue for persons with disabilities is the controversial existence of “sheltered workshops”. Research the issue and outline a) the positive aspects b) the negative position, and c) your own position. Justify your point of view. (50 points)

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2D art in the 21st century

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What is 2D art to you as one who lives in the 21st century? What kind of 2D art do you personally like? What have you seen in this unit that you never knew existed as 2D art? How have your perceptions of art changed as you begin to understand the breadth of visual art that exists in the world?

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Creating a Decision Support System Buy Versus Lease

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A leading supplier of grapes to the wine-producing industry in California, On the Vine Grapes, wants to expand its delivery services and expand its reach to market by increasing its current fleet of delivery trucks. Some of the older vehicles were acquired through closed-end leases with required down payments, mileage restrictions, and hefty early termination penalties. Other vehicles were purchases using traditional purchase-to-own loans, which often resulted in high depreciation costs and large maintenance fees. All vehicles were acquired one at a time through local dealers.

On the Vine Grapes has asked you to assist in developing a lease/buy cost analysis worksheet in order to make the most cost-effective decision. Currently the director of operations, Bill Smith, has identified a 2005 Ford F-550 4×2 SD Super Cab, 161.8 in. WB DRW HD XLT as the truck of choice for the business. This vehicle has a retail price of $34,997.00 or a lease price of $600/month through Ford Motor Credit Company.

Here are some basic fees and costs that you need to factor in:

Lease Costs
Refundable security deposit $500
First month’s payment at inception $500
Other initial costs $125
Monthly lease payment for remaining term $600
Last month payment in advance No
Allowable annual mileage 15,000
Estimated annual miles to be driven 20,000
Per mile charge for excess miles

Purchase Costs
Retail price including sales taxes, title $34,997
Down payment $4,000
Loan interest rate 8.75%
Will interest be deductible business or home equity interest Yes
Is the gross loaded weight of the vehicle over 6,000 lbs
Yes

Common Costs and Assumptions
Total lease/loan term 36
Discount percent 8.75
Tax bracket-combined federal and state 33%
Business use percentage 100%
Some Particulars You Should Know

  1. In the file BUYORLEASE.xls is a template you can use to enter the information.
  2. Create a detailed summary sheet of the lease/buy option for On the Vine Grapes.

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