Facebook’s not just for keeping tabs on friends and filling out quizzes. It can also be used as a highly effective business tool. It’s great for marketing your products, landing gigs, and connecting with customers. Write an essay on how Facebook can be used to market a business. Cite at least 3 examples of a business using Facebook for marketing, and list three pros and cons that may occur when using this social media platform. Write a multi-paragraph response.
Describe how you would develop a comprehensive Vessel Security Assessment for a Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Tanker. What elements should the elements have? Why are these elements important? What vulnerabilities concern you the most? Why are they important? Support your initial post with peer reviewed references.
Calculate and apply measures of central tendency and standard deviation to business applications
Business Statistics
This module focuses on descriptive business statistics. Common descriptive statistics include measures of central tendency, such as mean, median and mode, and measures of dispersion, such as variation and standard deviation. These concepts are used frequently in business and can help you in making sound decisions.
On this Assessment, you must show your work at all times. The steps for solving each problem must be explained. Failure to do so could result in your submission being returned to you without grading. If you have any questions about how much work to show, please contact your instructor.
This Assessment must be submitted as a Microsoft® Word® document.
Question 1:
Find the mean, median and mode of the following:
Presto Printing Company sales for the month of February.
(NOTE: The company is closed on Sundays.)
February 2: $4,794
February 3: $5,954
February 4: $3,309
February 5: $3,106
February 6: $7,124
February 7: $2,349
February 9: $3,123
February 10: $4,128
February 11: $3,198
February 12: $2,198
February 13: $7,287
February 14: $1,323
February 16: $4,598
February 17: $3,987
February 18: $3,099
February 19: $3,098
February 20: $5,950
February 21: $3,209
February 23: $6,531
February 24: $3,098
February 25: $4,598
February 26: $4,873
February 27: $9,976
February 28: $5,878
Explain which measure of central tendency is “best” in this scenario and why.
Question 2:
Set up a frequency distribution table and calculate the relative frequency for the following quiz scores that Matt achieved in his Algebra course. Explain the difference between frequencies and relative frequencies. Matt’s Quiz Scores: 87, 88, 92, 79, 100, 76, 61, 60, 79, 99, 100, 69, 98, 87, 92, 79, 81, 85, 100, and 100.
Use the following frequency intervals:
60 – 70
70 – 80
80 - 90
90 – 100
b. Calculate the variance and standard deviation for Matt’s quiz scores. Suggestion: set the problem up in steps within a table like the textbook illustrates.
c. Explain standard deviation and how it relates to the data.
Question 3:
Ben’s Average Sales:
Monday $5,099
Tuesday $6,900
Wednesday $0
Thursday $10,500
Friday $9,407
Saturday $9,766
Sunday $0
Is it better for Ben to earn 7.5% based on his average daily sales or a flat $4,000 for the week? Explain the pros and cons of each pay plan.
Analyze how an organisation (a company, NGO, community, etc) has used concepts from class to attempt to influence behaviours, opinions, or attitudes. This project must be done individually.
Below each discussion is describing and explaining what deductive reasoning is and what inductive reasoning is. Give a responds on each discussion with your opinion and or ideal of the writer. Responses should be a minimum of 100 words and include direct questions.
1. Deductive reasoning to me is an explanation to something based on common rules or laws, such as 2+3=5 and V=R*I, but also the combination of two or more rules or laws, e.g. (I) William Shakespeare lived from 1564 to 1616, (II) William Shakespeare wrote plays, therefore (III) all plays written by William Shakespeare was written between 1564 and 1616. Inductive reasoning, on the other hand, is where you for certain cannot use the Latin sentence Quod Erat Demonstrandum. In other words, a situation where one can draw a conclusion based on a certain amount on information and thereby assess it as common practice. Example: Based on ten equally valued statements, where nine says “a” but one say “b”, I cannot come to the decisive conclusion of either “a” or “b”; however, I assess that “a” should be the right answer due to argument one, two and three. Reading the syllabus for this week, especially Nosich’s chapter on standards of critical thinking, has verified my opinion that most research uses inductive reasoning due to “how to become more” sentences. Researchers should strive to be more accurate and more clear in their work in order to get as close to deductive way as possible by using the outcomes mentioned on pp. 160-161. Could one argue that even a nowadays common rule such as the Pythagorean theorem and the like, was once based on inductive reasoning? Furthermore, would you say that an assessment is equal to the use of inductive reasoning?
2. A well-constructed argument can be built on either deductive or inductive reasoning, or some combination of both. Successful deductive reasoning relies entirely upon true premises and valid construction, while sound inductive reasoning relies on acceptable statements which are relevant and sufficient or at least adequate (Tittle, 2011, p. 5). In my experience, deductive reasoning tends to be favored, whether it is the appropriate method or not. Its simple structure and authoritative conclusion can be an attractive feature. However, causal reasoning errors most frequently result from lack of understanding or oversimplification of a concept (Tittle, 2011, 349). People often build premises on bold or generalizing statements that sound convincing but may not hold up when tested. Yet when these premises are left unquestioned, the simple structure of deductive reasoning may give the argument an authoritative voice. Deductive reasoning, when properly applied is indeed a convincing method. But the circumstances where it is appropriate in the complex context of reality are limited. Few situations in real life are simple enough to understand without question, especially those situations that trigger curiosity. For this reason, most research requires inductive reasoning, at least during phases of scientific discovery. Forming a hypothesis depends on imagination and conjecture, and the experimental testing of that hypothesis requires an open-minded approach that may be skewed if deductive reasoning were forced into the equation during this stage. That being said, the deductive reasoning template can be used to improve inductive reasoning. If you force an argument into deductive format when inductive reasoning is more appropriate, it can help identify areas in need of more investigation. For instance, I may say: “My pet is nice. My pet is a cat. Therefore, all cats are nice.” Clearly this is a flawed line of reasoning. But seeing where the argument is flawed helps identify the information gap as the focal point for more investigation. I would have to study more cats to determine inductively whether or not my claim is well supported. What are some other ways that deductive reasoning can be used to improve inductive reasoning?
3. When it comes to the use of deductive reasoning, this is where the approach entails taking information and making a specific conclusion out of that information. Basically, this is where a researcher would use a top-down approach of using the data gathered to form one conclusion based on the analysis of the data. When it comes to the use of inductive reasoning, this is where the approach entails gathering bits and pieces of data in order to come to a general conclusion of the data that was researched. Basically, this is where a researcher would use a bottom-up approach of making a broad conclusion based on the analysis of the data that was gathered to make the broad conclusion. When it comes to which type of reasoning is used more often in research, I think that it really depends on what is being researched and in what category. For instance, for scientific papers that are seeking a specific conclusion from scientific experiments, the researcher in this case would need to use deductive reasoning as they are needing to make a specific conclusion based on the analysis of their data that they had gathered. However, when it comes to historical research, inductive reasoning may be used as the researcher is taking a sample of primary and secondary documents of a certain era in time to make a broad conclusion of the effects of that time era in question. Overall, I would say the type of reasoning used merely depends on what is being researched and what the goal of the research is for the researcher.
What kind of major conflicts is likely to occur? How would you successfully negotiate for a "win-win" resolution? Please cite from the Meredith, Shafer, and Mantel (2017, chap. 4) text and/or other sources to support your ideas. 2. Identify the likely organizational influences (organizational structure, team characteristics, and human factors (Meredith, Shafer, and Mantel 2017, chap. 5) that you imagine your course project will operate within. Tables 5-1 and 5-2 (Meredith, Shafer, and Mantel 2017, 156, 175). 3. Discuss how you as a PM could best work within the organizational context, e.g., considering the conflicts, organizational structure, team characteristics, and human factors.
Why do you think people dislike change and are resistant to it? Write one to two paragraphs explaining your answer. Change Theory - Locate an article (scholarly) that validates your opinion about why people dislike change or explain why your research possibly changed your opinion
Produce a masters level professionally written and presented business report clearly and concisely communicating your analysis, conclusions, and recommendations through the integration of theory and practice.
. Airline simulation is a competitive business game designed to simulate a realistic management situation and give the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to think through the implications of applying the knowledge and skills acquired through the taught elements of the course. You engage in the business game as a group. You will need to set a strategy for your company within the competitive industry and make decisions about all aspects of the business in order to implement the strategy effectively. Over successive periods in the game you monitor the performance of your own business and the competition, aligning and adjusting your strategic and tactical decisions accordingly. You will write an individual report of 3000 words on the performance of your company in the simulation, showing how theory which you have learnt on the course was demonstrated both in your management of your business and in the way the other companies in your industry competed. Some specific questions will be provided for you to address and you will also have the opportunity to highlight other areas of your own choice. Individual reports must be fully supported by directly relevant quality academic sources in demonstrating the integration between theory and practice.
The performance of the airline will depend on how effectively the Management Team applies theory in practice to support critical analysis and evaluation in context leading to informed problem solving, identification of opportunities and decision making. You will need to draw extensively on theories and techniques from your MBA toolkit through taught units, for example, including: • Strategic Management • Marketing • Human Resource Management • Performance management • Operations Management • Finance
The individual report demands in-depth critical analysis and evaluation of theory in practice leading to clear conclusions and feasible recommendations. You will write an individual report of 3000 words on the effectiveness of the performance of the airline in the simulation, showing how theory which you have learnt on the course was demonstrated both in the management of your business and in the way the players in your industry competed. This must be a professionally written and presented business report clearly and concisely communicating your analysis, conclusions and recommendations through the integration of theory and practice. You must address all the specific questions below. You also can highlight other areas of your own choice.
1. What was your vision for your airline and the strategic plan? 2. What were your company’s performance objectives? How did these compare to the actual performance? Why? 3. What were the key strategic moves that led to your success (or demise)? 4. How is the company positioned for the future? 5. How effective was the collaboration between members of the Management Team 6. Important "take-aways” from the simulation experience.
Critically evaluate the use of theory in practice to inform decision making throughout.
Executive Summary - 300 words approx. Introduction - 300 words approx. Analysis - 1800 words approx. Conclusions - 300 words approx. Recommendations - 300 words approx Appendix 1 - SWOT Analysis - 275 words approx Appendix 2 - Strategic tool - 300 words approx
More than 15 high quality references (Books and Journal Papers)
The aim of the paper is to go through Niantic(parent company of Pokemon GO)'s Terms of Agreement and Privacy Policy to identify what are some of the privacy concerns that arises(for example: location tracking and collecting users information) and how Pokemon GO encourage users to engage in free labour(immaterial/digital labour).
Article uploaded in the additional material: - Terranova: Free Labour -- use to analyse how pokemon go exploit users to do free labour
Niantic's Terms and Privacy Policy Link: https://nianticlabs.com/privacy/en/ https://nianticlabs.com/terms/en/
Questions and Topics We Can Help You To Answer: Critically evaluate the implications of Carlsberg’s business strategy in relation to the management of people and innovation. - Human Resource management and innovation
2. Critically evaluate the concept of corporate philanthropy within the context of Carlsberg. - Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy
Note: Please using the up to date sources this work should be critically evaluate with the arguments
You are an executive for an American based company trying to decide if you should be doing business in your country of choice
Your analysis should address the following questions and then make a recommendation for your company to enter or not enter the market based on country factors and opportunities & a recommendation for how your country could be a good corporate citizen in your chosen country. You should use material from all our class lectures through lecture 8 as well as material from your own research in answering your questions and making your recommendations.
Please do not just express opinion but rather justify every statement with either data or some international management logic that we discussed in our lectures.
In your paper, please answer all of the following questions:
What is the legal and political situation in “your chosen country” today? Compare and contrast it with the US. What is the sociocultural climate in “your chosen country” today? What social issues/topics are most relevant in your chosen country and how does this compare/contrast to the relevant issues in the US? What is the relationship between the US and “your chosen country” today? What is the economic outlook of your “your chosen country” today? Give economic/financial numbers (GNP/capita, population, education, inflation level, etc.) Give reasons for a US company to manufacture in “your chosen country” today. Below you have a series of reference sources for your country analysis. Please explain what at least 5 of these indicators/ reports imply for your answer to this question. Give reasons for a US company to compete in “your chosen country” today. Below you have a series of reference sources for your country analysis. Please explain what at least 5 of these indicators/ reports imply for your answer to this question. Please assess any cultural norms or concerns that a US company needs to account for in order to compete successful in your chosen country today. Finally, and these should be the most important part of your exercise: Present a strategy recommendation for your company. Why should it or should it not enter the market. Choose one of the international strategies on lecture 8 (global, transnational, etc) and then explain how everything you discussed and your recommendation would affect a company pursuing that type of strategy. Be specific. Follow the content of our lectures. Use data when needed. Present a corporate citizenship recommendation for your country. Build upon your identification of the relevant social issues (diversity, human rights, environmental impact etc…) that are important to your chosen country (#2) and make a recommendation for policies/practices for your company to implement in order to be a good corporate citizen in your chosen country.
SUPPORT MATERIALS
You should use the following sources as support data and can obviously use any other relevant sources in your analysis but you should cite them.
§Heritage Foundation/The Wall Street :Journal Index of Economic Freedom §The Economist: Worldwide Quality-of-life Index §Reporters Without Borders: Worldwide Press Freedom §Transparency International: Corruption Perceptions §United Nations Development Program: Human Development Index §World Economic Forum: Global Competitiveness Report These are some of the links
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