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Assignment 1: Discussion—Exploring Potential Research Topics

Based on your business experience, the information accumulated in this course, and the University online library resources, identify three possible research topics related to the subject of the course. What managerial problems or opportunities would each of the three studies address?

Provide a short description for each research topic, highlighting the following:

  • The problem or opportunity in organizations that needs to be addressed
  • The purpose of the research
  • The question(s) that, if answered, will help in solving the problem or seizing the opportunity

Write your initial response in a minimum of 400 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Friday, February 7, 2014, post your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area.

 

Assignment 2: Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster Analysis

For this assignment, you will apply the concepts of the four-frame approach to management decisions and write a report.

Background Overview:

In many professions, leaders have to confront very complex challenges and the results can fall well below everyone’s expectations. The disasters with the Challenger and the Columbia Space Shuttles portray situations where bad decision making led to disasters that changed the history of space exploration. In your professional life, you may be subjected to many complex problems. A critical assessment of the four frames can make the difference between success and failure.

To prepare for this assignment, read the following article (and any other ones related to these accidents) in order to construct the “big picture” that will allow you to conduct your analysis:

  • Garrett, T. M. (Dec 2004). Whither Challenger, wither Columbia: Management decision making and the knowledge analytic. American Review of Public Administration, 34(4), 389–402.
    https://login.libproxy.edmc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu
    /docview/203259276?accountid=34899

Directions:

  1. Identify the frame(s) used by the leaders in the Challenger and Columbia situations (i.e., Structure, HR, Political, and Symbolic).
  1. Review the choice of frames made by the management in those situations. Explain if the situation with the space shuttles occurred due to management choosing the wrong frame, an incorrect application of a given frame, or for other reasons.
  1. If you were the person in charge of the Challenger and Columbia, recommend what other frame(s) you would have considered in the decision-making process. For your recommendations, take into account the constraints faced at the time of the events. Justify your answer using the characteristics of each frame from your readings.
  1. Based on your recommendation made in the previous question, explain how you would address the Challenger and Columbia situations using a different frame or a combination of them.

Write a 2–3-page report in Word format. Utilize at least two scholarly sources in your research. Your paper should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

 

By Monday, February 10, 2014, deliver your assignment

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Cellular Processes

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Virtual Lab 2: Cellular Processes A. Bacterial Growth. 1. Estimate how long it takes for this population of bacteria to double. Hint- this population doubles multiple times during the duration of this recording. B. Cellular reproduction 1. Estimate the percentage of time that a constantly developing cell spends in interphase. Use the cell cycle links. 2. In a random selection of 100 such cells, estimate the number that would be undergoing mitosis at any given time. (Use your answer from part 1.) 3. Understand the basic differences between mitosis, meiosis, and binary fission. Is mitosis more similar to meiosis or to binary fission? Explain your reasoning. C. Cellular metabolism 1. In a paragraph or two compare and contrast photosynthesis and cellular respiration. 2. Describe the ecological relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. 3. Consider the balance between cellular respiration and photosynthesis. Hypothesize about what might happen if a large number of producers were suddenly removed from the biosphere. Where might carbon accumulate if the ratio of number of producers to consumers was markedly reduced? Be explicit.

ower point presentation of Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Power point presentation of Obsessive-compulsive disorder

PowerPoint in which you compare and contrast the major approaches to clinical psychology—psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and family systems—in relation to the selected disorder. Address the following items:

  • · Discuss the philosophical origins of each approach.
  • · Identify the goals of each approach.
  • · Describe the techniques and strategies used by each approach.
  • · Explain how each approach affects the treatment strategies for your selected disorder.
  • · Evaluate the effectiveness of each approach, in relation to your selected disorder, based on treatment outcome research.

 

3. Include speaker notes with your presentation.

 

10 slides

5 references

Evaluation of Corporate Performance The Final Paper will involve applying the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its annual repor

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Evaluation of Corporate Performance

The Final Paper will involve applying the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company and write a report recommending whether or not to purchase the company stock.

The completed report should include:

  • An introduction to the company, including background information.
  • A financial statement review.
  • Pro Forma financial statements (Balance Sheet and Income Statement) for the next two fiscal years, assuming a 10% growth rate in sales and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for each of the next two years.
  • A ratio analysis for the last fiscal year using at least two ratios from each of the following categories:

a.  Liquidity
b.  Financial leverage
c.  Asset management
d.  Profitability
e.  Market value

  • Calculate Return on Equity (ROE) using the DuPont system.
  • Assess management performance by calculating Economic Value Added (EVA).
  • Evaluate the soundness of the company’s financial policies (e.g. capital structure, debt, leverage, dividend policy, etc.) based on the material covered during class.
  • A synopsis of your findings, including your recommendations and rationale for whether or not to purchase stock from this company.

This report should be 15 to 20 pages long, excluding title page and reference page(s), using APA 6th edition formatting guidelines. Support your findings and recommendations with evidence from at least five scholarly sources in addition to the annual report, such as the textbook, industry reports, and articles from the Ashford University Library. Be sure to include links to websites that were used as references or to access company information.

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

  1. Must be 15 to 20 double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.
  2. Must include a cover page that includes:
    – Title of paper
    – Student’s name
    – Course name and number
    – Instructor’s name
    – Date submitted
  3. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
  6. Must use at least five scholarly sources.
  7. Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
  8. Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.

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