Persuation

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  • https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/showspersuaders/ (Links to an external site.)

    Based on the documentary video “The Persuaders,” why is identity (who you are) important for how message makers attempt to influence audiences? In answering this question, identify one strategy you observe in the video where message makers or ad makers attempt to appeal to individual or group identity.

    Your participation is based on two parts. First, in 50-100 words, please carefully respond to the prompt above. Second, respond to the thoughts of one of your classmates in a post. You should complete two posts (your initial answer/post and your response to a classmate)

Discuss the role of e-Business in practical business applications

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  • Discuss the role of e-Business in practical business applications
  • Identify techniques and tools that can be used to evaluate the driving forces of e-Business
  • Assess e-Business influence on businesses and how it provides a competitive advantage

Prompt:

Explain why e-Business scenarios are generally more complex than traditional business scenarios. Discuss the interrelationships of the relevant elements, such as business goals, organization of business, and use of information technology.

Instructions:

Response should be approximately 2 pages (not counting the cover page and references page), supported with credible references and corresponding in-text citations, all in APA format.

Describe how you will incorporate the practices of active listening and dialogue in college

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  • Describe how you will incorporate the practices of active listening and dialogue in college (e.g. group projects, class discussions, communication with instructors, etc.) and while engaging in community activities (e.g. clubs/orgs, volunteering, religious involvement, job, etc.). Explain why active listening and dialogue will be beneficial in those spaces/activities.
  • Based on the Financial Well-Being Survey, identify and discuss the biggest current threat to your financial wellness. (ex: goal planning, self-control, budgeting habits, savings, financial literacy). Create a 30-day goal related to this threat that follows the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely) model.
  • Describe the ways in which your academic major aligns with the interests, values, and personality identified in the TypeFocus assessment. If you do not feel that your current academic path is aligned with your interests, values, and personality, explain why and identify 2 alternative academic programs that you would like to explore.

Ted Talk Discussion: Scott Galloway “How Amazon, Apple, Facebook And Google Manipulate Our Emotions”

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I. Own Post

Based on the information you learned from Scott Galloway’s video, how do big companies manipulate your emotions. In your opinion, what could you do to remain independent? Develop your ideas by writing at least two (2) well-developed paragraphs.

II. Feedback to a Classmate

Provide meaningful feedback of at least one paragraph to a classmate’s post.

Note 1: Each paragraph should have at least five (5) well-developed sentences.

Note 2: MRU shows zero tolerance for plagiarism; plagiarized work will receive an automatic zero grade.