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The purpose of this assignment is to discover the different types of financial reporting procedures within your internship company. You will compose a minimum 500-word paper to discuss your findings.
    Select a manager who directly supervises you or one that you have observed managing employees where you are interning and interview them for this assignment.
    Complete independent research to support your discussion of the paper topic (minimum of three external sources from textbooks and/or journals required).

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For this part of the assignment you’ll complete a career summary which includes several parts including your desired outcome and career goals: your “Mission Statement” (which may be very similar to your statement of career objectives), a summary of your present reality and your chosen career outlook.

In a 1 to 2 page Word document (.doc) create a three part "mission statement" for your personal, academic and professional life at this time. Discuss how your "present reality" coincides with that mission. In addition, using the Internet, try to find as much about your chosen career(s) as you can from the categories listed below and include a summary of that information your submission:
The general employment outlook in your area (how likely are you to find a job in the next 2-5 years in this career?).
How much this career pays, on average, in your location.
How "new" your career is to the market.
How much training is generally required to enter the field in this career?
What is the potential for advancement in this career.
Be sure to label each section of your submission appropriately. Along with your paper, include all of the web sites you used in writing your paper. Please site all sources appropriately and abide by all plagiarism policies outlined in your course.

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Please answer the following prompts.

Based on your research so far, how does the program Universal PreK, accommodate students that are dual language learners?

Please choose a scholarly article to support your research.  In addition, please reference a quote from the pages attached to this order.  Explain how this ties in to your topic and please refrain from being repetitive.  Please make sure that this section of your paper is one page in length.

Policy Prospective

What are some laws that have been passed in New York State in the past couple of years that have been implemented on dual language learners in a Universal PreK program.  Discuss some rules and regulations that have been enforced. Please choose a scholarly article to support your research.  In addition, please choose a quote based on the pages provided.  Please note that this section must be one page in length.

Integration/conclusion

Please sum up all your topics and your research.  Conclude all your findings and choose an article that discusses all your prospectives. Please be sure to label all your sections accordingly. Finally, this section must be a page long as well.

The first two sections of this research paper will be provided along with this order. Please be sure to look over the first two sections and continue writing as if this is one long paper.

First two sections of the paper.

 The choice for this topic was drive by a growing research showing that providing high quality education for pre-kindergarten children has significant benefits to them, schools and the entire communities in which the kids grow. The need to understand these benefits and any possible negative effects of the education programs was also a major reason for selecting this particular topic. The Pre- Kindergarten education programs assist in preparing children for the school, and considering that gaining basic knowledge is important for childhood development, the programs are quite essential to the kids.
Various research work done indicates that children who attend pre-K programs offered in public schools   are normally better prepared to succeed in kindergarten than the kids who have not been exposed to such programs(Stevens  & English, 2016). Such benefits have been observed among kids who are dual-language learners and these benefits are relatively significant after they undergo pre-k education programs. Another important aspect is the effect on the cognitive development of the children who have been taken through such programs. The cognitive development of the children is enhanced and this improves their readiness to take part in the kindergarten education moving forward (Stevens & English, 2016).
Regardless of the mentioned impact of Universal Pre-K, the programs should have a broad focus on childhood education to cover not only the academic part, put their social and emotional growth as well. I think that to connect the dots in educational trajectory of a child, the program should involve the input of parents and well-trained teachers. My passion for this stems from the fact that these programs can close the life gap for all children and hence benefit entire
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society.  The strengths for the Universal Pre-K are that all children regardless of economic status or race are given the same platform to start off their academic journey.
 
 
 
 
 
References
Stevens, K. B., & English, E. (2016). Does pre-K work? The research on ten early childhood programs—and what it tells us. American Enterprise Institute, 1-53.
 

Second section

Pedagogical Prospective
In America, the number of children under the age of 17 who live in non-native households rose from 28 up to 32 percent amid 2004 and 2013 (Ford, 2017).  Learning more than a single language for children within the pre-k school is essential. In that infants as well as toddlers have the capability of learning more than a single language at once as compared to older children who might gain the capability of learning English post the acquisition of proficiency in their native languages. Early education and care professionals are in the primary position of offering development support for all the Dual Language Learners. Pre-k surrounding might be the paramount unknown social surrounding and the first differentiated cultural surrounding for the learners (Ford, 2017). Thus when the teachers offer the Dual Language Learners with a desirable surrounding that support’s language development, better relations with peers and those that are close this helps children in utilizing the best of bilingual advantage thus assisting them in gaining most from their future learning opportunities.
Some strategies might be implemented when teaching these group so that learning efficiency can be achieved. To begin with, we must create a welcoming as well as a positive surrounding (Ford, 2017). This is prime to development fostering for the Dual Language Learners given that when children are exposed to a positive surrounding it is likely that they will gain desirable confidence and self-esteem that helps them in communicating their thoughts as well as feelings. In addition, positive relations can be promoted which helps in creating consistency, supporting desirable behaviors and creating simplified routines within classrooms. Dual language learners are bound to experience sensations
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of insecurity, withdrawal as well as stresses as they begin to understand the second language thus having difficulties in expressing thoughts, communicating and responding (Ford, 2017). With positive relations communication becomes easier as children opt to be expressive because they feel accommodated within the surrounding.
 
 
 
Reference
Ford, K. (2017). Strategies for Preschool Ells’ Language and Literacy Development. Retrieved from http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/8-strategies-preschool-ells-language-and-literacy-development
 

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This must be essay form - not Q&A format
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In 800–1000 words, respond to a series of questions about a selected company's information management system.
Meeting customer demands and high efficiencies are the goals of the majority of supply chains, and companies strive to develop sustainable long term supply chain solutions.
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There is a need for coordination in the supply chain and to understand the impact of coordination on supply chain performance. The information management system measures the success of each supply chain partner and allows the members to improve as they develop trust and closer working relationships. The innovation and changes produced in supply chains, both in response to market changes or from the drive to improve efficiency, effectively customize its structure, and improve its performance.
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To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.
For the following questions, refer to the National Geographic video, Ultimate Factories: IKEA, and Kinnander's article, "IKEA's Challenge to the Wooden Shipping Pallet," listed in the Resources.
What is the importance of developing a sustainable supply chain?
What are three initiatives that IKEA is doing to make its supply chain sustainable?-
Choose a company from this list, either one you analyzed in a previous assessment or one you have not used before.

L. L. Bean.
Amazon.com.
Starbucks.
Intel.
Johnson and Johnson.
Research and write about your selected company's information management system (IMS) and respond to the following questions. You can research your responses via the Capella library and the Internet.

Describe the company's information management system.
Does its IMS give the company a competitive advantage over their competition?
How does the IMS help coordinate between supply chain partners?
Explain how the IMS helps to monitor orders and inventory levels and satisfy customers.
Explain why managing information is equally or more important to the company than moving products.
Write your answer in a Microsoft Word document in 800–1000 words. All written assessments should follow APA style and formatting guidelines for attributing sources.

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Acquisition Project: 

You are hired by a specific acquiring company whose business strategy involves an acquisition or merger.  In our case, the acquirer is:
AMAZON
The potential target company is:
    
Whole Food

Project: build a business case and a financial case for (or against) the acquisition of the target (see above) by the acquirer (see above).  
The Report should include the key objectives, why an acquisition is (or is not) preferable to alternative options such as a “go it alone” venture or alliance, the amount and composition of the initial offer price, how it will be financed, and key risks associated with the transaction.
The Report should have the COMPONENTS below, and may include some other elements, depending on what is necessary to make your project to be convincing to the acquirer: 

Business Plan (for acquiring firm)
1.    BUSINESS MISSION/VISION STATEMENT:  DESCRIBE WHAT INDUSTRY/MARKET NEEDS ARE TO BE SATISFIED, WHO THE TARGETED CUSTOMERS ARE, AND WHAT RESOURCES OR CAPABILITIES WILL BE USED TO SATISFY THESE TARGETED CUSTOMER NEEDS. 
Acquisition Plan (developed by acquiring firm)
2.    PLAN OBJECTIVES OF THE ACQUIRING FIRM: IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE ACQUISITION.  THIS SHOULD INCLUDE WHAT SPECIFIC GOALS ARE TO BE ACHIEVED (E.G., COST REDUCTION, ACCESS TO NEW CUSTOMERS, DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS OR PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY, EXPANDED PRODUCTION CAPACITY, ETC.) AND HOW THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THESE GOALS WILL BETTER ENABLE THE ACQUIRING FIRM TO IMPLEMENT ITS BUSINESS STRATEGY.

3.    PURCHASE (OFFER) PRICE ESTIMATE: PROVIDE PROJECTED FIVE-YEAR INCOME, BALANCE SHEET, AND CASH FLOW STATEMENTS FOR THE TARGET FIRM AND FOR THE CONSOLIDATED ACQUIRER AND TARGET FIRMS.  DEVELOP A PRELIMINARY MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE RANGE FOR THE TARGET.  SPECIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF AND DESTROYERS OF VALUE.  LIST KEY FORECAST ASSUMPTIONS.  IDENTIFY AN INITIAL OFFER PRICE, THE COMPOSITION (I.E., CASH, STOCK, DEBT, OR SOME COMBINATION) OF THE OFFER PRICE, AND WHY YOU BELIEVE THIS PRICE IS APPROPRIATE IN TERMS OF MEETING THE PRIMARY NEEDS OF BOTH TARGET AND ACQUIRER SHAREHOLDERS.  THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE OFFER PRICE SHOULD REFLECT YOUR PRELIMINARY THINKING ABOUT THE DEAL STRUCTURE.  

4.    FINANCING PLAN: USING THE COMBINED/CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED OFFER PRICE CAN BE FINANCED WITHOUT ENDANGERING THE COMBINED FIRM’S CREDIT WORTHINESS OR SERIOUSLY ERODING NEAR-TERM PROFITABILITY AND CASH FLOW.  

5.    KEY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSACTION. 

Papers should appear to be professionally done and suitable for submission to a senior corporate executive, a lender, or private equity investor. 

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Article Review and Critique On Towards Effective Codes: Testing the Relationship with Unethical Behavior

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HR Headline: Pay for Performance in Public Schools Remains Controversial

"Pay for Performance" has made inroads in business, but has remained a hard sell in public school systems. There are some successful examples where teacher pay has been linked to student test scores. In Minnesota some districts have stopped giving automatic raises for seniority and base 60% of all pay increases on performance. In Denver, unions and school districts designed an incentive program where teachers receive bonuses for student achievement and for earning national teaching certificates. However, some plans have not worked. For example, Cincinnati teachers voted against a merit pay proposal and Philadelphia teachers gave their bonus checks to charity rather than cashing them. It appears that having teachers involved in planning the incentive system is one key factor to success. The same can be said for all incentive plans - if employees don't buy into them, they will not work.

Questions to Research:
1. How could an organization measure the effectiveness of their pay-for-performance plans?

2. From an employee's perspective, what are the disadvantages of using a pay-for-performance plan?

3. From an employer's perspective, what are the disadvantages of using a pay-for-performance plan?

Research Paper Instructions:

IMPORTANT!!
Submit your work as an MS WORD ATTACHMENT in either a .doc, .docx, or .rtf format.
  

Please support your ideas, arguments, and opinions with independent research, include at least three (3) supporting references or sources (NOT Wikipedia, unknown, or anonymous sources), format your work in proper APA format, include a cover page, an abstract, a minimum of 3 FULL pages of written content, and a reference section. Double space all work and cite all listed references properly in text in accordance with the 6th edition of the APA manual, chapters 6 & 7.

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The Ford product line has gained a reputation as being conservative in design, this conservative reputation of its product line has impeded Ford’s sales to the younger generation.  Should Ford change its current design to appeal to the younger up and coming generation or should Ford stay the course with its current design. 
The (Ford company) project will identify and examine the issues related to a dwindling customer base of younger buyers of Ford vehicles?"
- the generational issues identified as our (consulting opportunity).
( I do not need history or intro I only need a consulting opportunity To Ford Company)

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It has been argued that much leadership research over the last 50 years has focused on individual dyadic relationships between a leader and a follower.
Critically examine the role of leaders in teams. Present examples of leaders who achieved success in team situations.

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You will need to conduct research to support your personal statements and observations.  See details in the course folder.
Consider that you might be the HR Director of a 500 employee firm one day (you may select whether it is for-profit or non-profit/public or private). Discuss some of the greatest legal pitfalls you see ahead in the next ten years. What laws are missing that could protect your organization from liability….which are missing that would protect your employees from harm (safety, discrimination, job insecurity etc.). Review and discuss current laws in place that you are satisfied with from an employment standpoint, and why. Discuss when and why you would rely on your firm’s legal counsel and when you would go it on your own. Keeping in mind that every call to council costs the firm….but limits your liability. Finally, what areas of HR law make you most anxious – and why. What will you do going forward in this field to maximize your employment law knowledge and minimize that anxiety?

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Synthesize the organization's readiness for change. Evaluate whether or not to implement your new program, policy practice, or procedure. 

1. Describe the company in terms of industry, size, number of employees, and history.

2. Analyze in detail the current HR practice, policy, process, or procedure that you believe should be changed.

3. Formulate three (3) valid reasons for the proposed changes based on current change management theories.

4. Appraise the diagnostic tolls that you can use to determine and organization's readiness for change. Propose  two (2) diagnostic tools which you can utilize to determine if the organization is ready for change. Defend why you believe the diagnostic tools selected are the best choice for diagnosing change in the organization.

5. Using one (1) of the diagnostic tools you selected, assess the organization's readiness for change.
    a. Provided results of the diagnostic analysis
    b. Explain the results

6. Interpret whether or not the organization is ready for change. Substantiate your conclusion by referencing current change management theories. 

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APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What is a value proposition? For each of these brands, articulate your perception of their key value proposition:

                        Caterpillar earth mover

                        Apple iPad

                        Facebook

                        McDonald's hamburgers

                        FedEx overnight delivery service

2. Consider the concept of the value chain. Identify a firm that you believe does an especially good job of investing in elements in the value chain to gain higher profit margins versus competition. Which two or three elements in the value chain does that firm handle especially well? For each of those elements, what does it do that is better than its competition?

3. Why is it so important for marketing managers, when engaged in marketing planning, to successfully deal with both Marketing (Big M) and marketing (little m) elements? What would be the likely negative outcome if a marketing plan paid a lot of attention to strategies and little attention to tactics? What would be the likely negative outcome of the reverse?

4. Consider firms in any area of the retail business. Using Miles and Snow's strategy types, identify the following: (1) a firm that you believe is a prospector; (2) a firm that you believe is an analyzer; (3) a firm that you believe is a defender; and
(4) a firm that you believe is a reactor. What characteristics of each led you to conclude they belong in their respective strategy type?

5. Historically, the theme park industry in Orlando is heavily affected by a large number of macro-level external environmental factors. From each of the five major categories of macro-level external factors, identify a specific example of how some element within that category might impact a theme park's marketing planning for the next couple of years. Be sure to explain why you believe each of your examples will be important for marketing managers to consider as they develop their marketing plans.