Day: April 5, 2018

Your Process:

Write an essay that discusses why and how specific symbols are used to depict one or two of the themes from Unit 2 in a particular way. Your essay should incorporate details and quotes from the story (using parenthetical documentation with the author’s name), and you should use your own words to elaborate on the meanings of the details and quotes you use as evidence. The themes to choose from are:

Love (Romantic, Platonic, or Filial)
Alienation/Otherness
The American Dream/Nightmare
The Quest for Identity/Coming of Age
Conformity/Rebellion

Stories To Choose From:
Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour”
Kate Chopin’s “The Storm”
Tobias Wolff’s “Powder”
Ray Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rains”
Instructions:

When writing your essay, the goal is to demonstrate what spin the story has on a particular theme. Be specific about the ways the theme is used and how the story’s use of symbols develops a deeper meaning to the theme. Provide details, including cited direct quotes from the story, but don’t forget that you must comment on the quotes you use to explain why they are significant.

As an example, one student might focus on how in Chopin’s “The Storm,” the passion between Calixta and Alcee is represented by the symbol of the rain storm and makes a social commentary on the theme of love. Love is a very general term, so this student should note that s/he is focusing on forbidden, or adulterous, romantic love in particular and comment on how that refines the broader theme. One appropriate thesis statement for this particular topic would be something similar to the following:

“Although Calixta loves Bobinot, she willingly has a passionate affair with Alcee in order to demonstrate that passion, represented by the storm, is ultimately a symbol of her own female independence.”

Then, you would contrast Calixta’s relationship with Bobinot with her relationship with Alcee in order to show that Calixta could simultaneously function as an efficient housewife and passionate lover to her husband if society at the time would allow such a woman to exist.

Part I

Answer these questions:

If Happiness is crucial or intimate like our DNA as Layard then why are we still unhappy?

Now if we think about it our reading so far provides us with ample answers as to what constitutes or comprises our happiness/unhappiness, such as the Hedonistic Treadmill, search for increasing income, family, the Big Seven, looking for love etc.

Well do you think that Layard offers the final words on these various subjects or is there something else that you believe is a crucial component or components to yours and everyone’s happiness and joy?

What is your personal formula for happiness?

Also in “Words Can Change Your Brain”, we can see how one word can change our thought patterns and eventually change the very dimension of our brain. Do you see any connection between what is being stated in this book and Amy Cuddy’s Ted Talk that body alterations can change your destiny?

The key subtext to Professor Cuddy’s talk is what are you communicating to yourself and others though your body language?

Here is a link to her talk for a reminder:

Please use (concrete examples) from the videos or the reading (that means using page numbers, quotes) as support or to critique where you feel that Layard may have gotten it wrong for example.

Part II

We have discussed the Six Human Needs on several occasions: 1) Certainty, 2) Variety, 3) Significance, 4) Connection and Love, 5) Growth and 6) Contribution.

Each of these are very important to understanding why we do what we do and why people will often take what seems like “irrational” actions. But in order to see what we ourselves are doing, and what others human needs or motivators maybe, we have to be able to quickly and correctly identify these various needs.

So please pick a movie of your choosing and identify a major character and describe what three human needs (motivators) are compelling them throughout the film. Please note whether or not their motivation is the same throughout the film or does it change and morph over time?

Finally and in what ways is your happiness like or dislike the character in your chosen film. PLEASE AVOID USING THE FILM PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS…

Please read the article and answer the following questions about the article:
a. What is the primary research question being addressed
b. What research methodology is being used
c. What conclusion is reached by the research
d. How is this conclusion relevant to marketing managers? How can they apply the findings in
the context of a firm’s marketing activities?
Your submission may not exceed 2 pages, double spaced, 12 point font, 1” margins all around.
Any information written beyond these limits will not be read.
Criteria:
Your work must demonstrate your independent thinking and comprehension. Copying any portion of the
article itself will be considered plagiarism. You are required to state the ideas
and answer the questions in your own words, showing comprehension of the required aspects of the article.

List, briefly explain, and give one example of each of the four types of New Testament genre.

Write a 600–800-word response to a series of questions about the supply chain of an apparel retailer, based on a library article.

This assessment focuses on the supply chain management process, its importance to the success of a company, and the sequence of events and processes that bring products from manufacturers to consumers.

The following resources are required to complete the assessment.
Ferdows, K., Lewis, M. A., & Machuca, J. A. D. (2004). Rapid-fire fulfillment. Harvard Business Review, 82(11), 104–110.

Zara is the flagship brand for Europe’s fastest growing apparel retailer and has about 1500 stores in major cities around the globe. After reading the Harvard Business Review article, “Rapid Fire Fulfillment” (linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading), answer the following four questions about Zara’s supply chain:

Explain why the company’s supply chain strategy is successful. For example, the selection and management of suppliers and determination of information needs and systems.
What advantage does Zara gain against the competition by having a very responsive supply chain?
What advantage does the company gain from replenishing its stores multiple times a week compared to a less frequent schedule? How does the frequency of replenishment affect the improved customer satisfaction?
What information infrastructure does Zara need in order to operate its production, distribution, and fast fashion retail network effectively?
Submit your answer in a Microsoft Word document in 600–800 words. All written assignments should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

In 600–800 words, respond to a series of questions about the past success and current challenges of Dell’s supply chain, and offer your thoughts regarding Dell’s distribution strategy, based on assigned library articles.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Supply Chain Basic Functions
The functions basic to all supply chains are:

Planning.
Sourcing.
Making.
Delivering.
Fundamental decisions are required from supply chain managers to define strategy in developing a supply chain that will effectively meet these four requirements.

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.

Why is it important to consider uncertainty when evaluating supply chain design decisions?
What are the major sources of uncertainty that can affect global supply chain decisions?
Consider the financial, logistic, political, natural, cultural, and technological sources of uncertainty.

The following resources are required to complete the assessment.

Gray, M. (2007). Revolving around the customer [supply chains customisation]. Manufacturing, 86(6), 28–31. doi:10.1049/me:20070603.
Kapuscinski, R., Zhang, R. Q., Carbonneau, P., Moore, R., & Reeves, B. (2004). Inventory decisions in Dell’s supply chain. Interfaces, 34(3), 191–205. doi:10.1287/inte.1030.0068.
Blanchard, D. (2012). Dell taps into innovation to reach emerging markets. Industry Week/IW, 261(11), 45.

Dell has been selling computers for over 25 years with its unique, direct build-to-order sales model. After reading the related articles from the Capella library (linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading), answer the following questions:

Why has Dell’s direct supply chain been so successful?
Describe the main supply chain challenges that Dell is now facing and provide your recommendations for solving them.
Was Dell’s decision to sell its products via retail outlets a viable solution? Do you agree with this distribution strategy? Why or why not?
Your assessment should be written in a Microsoft Word document 600–800 words in length. All written assessments should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Conduct a case study analysis on the different characteristics of the supply chain of a company you choose and, in 800–1000 words, respond to a series of questions regarding the company’s supply chain strategy.

All operational activities begin with an estimate of what customer demands will be. Production schedules, modes of transportation, warehouse space, and other supply chain activities are all dependent on the accuracy of the company’s demand forecasting. The information management system must provide thorough, accurate, and timely information so that supply chain managers can prepare and execute short and long-term plans. Satisfying the customer is the No. 1 challenge for all demand forecasters.

Conduct a case study analysis on the different characteristics of the supply chain of a company you choose. Select one company from the list below to focus on:

L. L. Bean.
Amazon.com.
Starbucks.
Intel.
Johnson and Johnson.
Research and write about the company that you have selected from the above list and respond to the following questions. You can research your responses in any of the resources noted in this course, in the Capella library, and on the Internet:

Describe their business model and explain their supply chain strategy.
Discuss the global challenges that they face in their supply chain.
Discuss the importance of aggregate planning to their supply chain and their partners.
What role does demand forecasting play in their supply chain strategy?
Explain how pricing promotions are used to change demand.
Write your answer in a Microsoft Word document in 800–1000 words. All written assessments should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Create a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation to explain a selected company’s transportation and warehousing strategy to potential investors and lenders.

Supply chain managers coordinate all of the activities in the supply chain process into a seamless network. The transportation function of the supply chain focuses on the movement and delivery of goods and services in the supply chain network from suppliers to manufacturers to the ultimate consumers. Decisions must be made as to which mode of transportation is used to move products along with the type of warehousing systems that will be used. Many companies are choosing to outsource their supply chain to companies such as UPS.

For Assessment 3, you selected one company from the list below and wrote a paper about their supply chain strategy and their use of forecasting and planning to develop their strategy. You may use either the same company or a different company from the list for this assessment.

L. L. Bean.
Amazon.com.
Starbucks.
Intel.
Johnson and Johnson.
Create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation to explain your selected company’s transportation and warehousing strategy to potential investors and lenders. You can research your responses in the Capella library and on the Internet.

When creating your presentation, include the following information:

Slide 1: List the presentation title, the company name, the date, and your name.
Slide 2: Describe the overall transportation objectives of the company.
Slide 3: Describe and evaluate the modes of transportation that the company uses to move products from factory to customers.
Slide 4: Identify the locations of the factories and warehouses.
Slides 5–6: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the locations for the organization’s factories and warehouses.
Slide 7: Analyze the economic and political factors that can impact their transportation and warehousing network.
Slide 8: Describe how technology is used to manage the organization’s transportation and warehousing network.
Slide 9: Make recommendations for improving the organization’s transportation and warehousing network.
Slide 10: List of references using APA format. Include at least three resources
You may use additional slides, if necessary. Provide your information as a bulleted list on the slides and insert explanations where applicable. Use the notes section in MS PowerPoint to add additional information and clarity to your presentation.

Reminders:

Provide a minimum of three references that you used in formulating your responses.
Verify that you have included all of the required sections in your presentation.
Check for proper use of mechanics and apply APA standards to citation of sources.

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.

In Assessment 3, you selected a company from the list below and wrote a paper about their supply chain strategy and their use of forecasting and planning to develop their strategy. In Assessment 4, you prepared a PowerPoint presentation for a company from this list. For this assessment, once again 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.

Analyze the way Basil Johnston uses myth to support his argument against the greed of
capitalism in “Modern Cannibals of the Wild”

Take Home Essays must be typed, double-spaced, in APA format and must contain a complete
list of sources page in APA format. This is due in week 11.
4. Essays must be a minimum of 800 words long.
5. If you are writing a compare and contrast essay in block format, your essay can be four
paragraphs long. All other essays must be five paragraphs long.
6. Essays must refer to the primary text (the story/stories from the text book) and a minimum of
two scholarly/reliable secondary sources (your external references.).
All essays will be graded on the following:
I. Demonstrated ability to analyze stories in relation to thesis statement.
II. Ability to use secondary sources in an informed and scholarly manner.
III. Mastery of writing skills: structure, grammar and mechanics.
IV. Correct format.