Introductory To Business Practices

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Introductory to business Practices 4

 

 

Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

 

Given the importance of technology in business today, discuss ONE of the following issues providing examples wherever possible.

 

  • Explain what you think are the most important functions that Human Resources performs detailing why you have chosen those functions.
  • Staff appraisals in many companies are conducted on an annual basis. Other firms may conduct reviews more regularly, for example quarterly. Outline what you think are the advantages and disadvantages of either system and explain which you would use, and why, if you were a manager and had the choice.

 

Paleolithic Humans

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Paleolithic humans created many paintings deep within caves where no natural light exists. This week, you will explore the Caves of Lascaux and consider the purpose of the cave paintings. Using the link provided, visit the virtual tour of the caves at Lascaux, France.

In your opinion, why might Paleolithic peoples have gone deep into caves to create this particular type or art?

 

What are 3 ways in which you would prevent adolescents from using drugs? Explain.

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Mon, 9/14/15
850-1,000 words

There are several efforts directed at teenagers that try to prevent them from using drugs. These efforts seem to have been met with mixed results. In this assignment, you will research the issues of drug use and prevention among adolescents.

Assignment Guidelines

  • Address the following in a Word document that is 850-1,000 words in length:
    • What do you think are the most important risk factors associated with adolescent drug use?
    • From your own perspective, what have been the trends in adolescent drug use over the past decade?
      • Which drugs do you feel are most commonly used?
      • Do you think drug use has been increasing or decreasing?
    • What are 3 ways in which you would prevent adolescents from using drugs? Explain.
      • Have these approaches ever been successful? Explain.
    • What do you feel are the best methods for treating adolescents with drug problems? Why?
  • All sources must be referenced using APA style.

Does it work for this organization? Is there a better model that should be used?

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Project: Business Model

In this assignment, you will evaluate the current business model and compare it to what you think is the best business model for your selected organization.

 

Procedure

  1. Review the Project page, if necessary.
  2. For your chosen organization, evaluate the current business model.
    • What business model does your chosen organization use?
    • Does it work for this organization? Is there a better model that should be used?
  3. Analyze the business models found in this week’s lesson.
  4. Write a short paper (one to two pages, formatted in APA style) in which you compare the current business model to the business model you think is best suited to the organization.
  5. Include supporting research sources cited and referenced in APA style. Refer to your copy of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (text) as necessary.