Day: April 25, 2018
Assessment Task
Stock Market Efficiency & Company valuation:
“An ‘efficient’ market is defined as a market where there are large numbers of rational profit
maximisers actively competing, with each trying to predict future market values of individual
securities, and where important current information is almost freely available to all
participants.
In an efficient market, competition among the many intelligent participants leads to a situation
where, at any point in time, actual prices of individual securities already reflect the effects of
information based both on events that have already occurred and on events which, as of now,
the market expects to take place in the future. In other words, in an efficient market at any
point in time the actual price of a security will be a good estimate of its intrinsic value.”
Fama, E. (1965) ‘Random walks in stock market prices’, Financial Analysts Journal, Vol 21, pp.
55-59.)
You are a Junior Investment Analyst working in the Research department of a major
stockbroker. With reference to the statement above, you are required to write a report
critically appraising the pricing efficiency of the UK stock market. You will need to support
your appraisal and conclusions with evidence from an analysis of the share price and
information flows relating to Majestic Wine plc. Majestic Wine is quoted on the Alternative
Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. Your discussion should clearly refer to
textbooks, journals and internet sources of research, in accordance with ‘good academic
practices’.
Stock Market Efficiency & Company valuation:
“An ‘efficient’ market is defined as a market where there are large numbers of rational profit
maximisers actively competing, with each trying to predict future market values of individual
securities, and where important current information is almost freely available to all
participants.
In an efficient market, competition among the many intelligent participants leads to a situation
where, at any point in time, actual prices of individual securities already reflect the effects of
information based both on events that have already occurred and on events which, as of now,
the market expects to take place in the future. In other words, in an efficient market at any
point in time the actual price of a security will be a good estimate of its intrinsic value.”
Fama, E. (1965) ‘Random walks in stock market prices’, Financial Analysts Journal, Vol 21, pp.
55-59.)
You are a Junior Investment Analyst working in the Research department of a major
stockbroker. With reference to the statement above, you are required to write a report
critically appraising the pricing efficiency of the UK stock market. You will need to support
your appraisal and conclusions with evidence from an analysis of the share price and
information flows relating to Majestic Wine plc. Majestic Wine is quoted on the Alternative
Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. Your discussion should clearly refer to
textbooks, journals and internet sources of research, in accordance with ‘good academic
practices’.
Read the instructions ( International Trade Simulation: Trade Ruler) Reflection paper
“The Heckscher-Ohlin Trade Theory is about how two countries can get greater gains from trading with each other if they have different resources – one have more labor and the other have more capital (that is technical equipment and machinery).
“The Heckscher-Ohlin Trade Theory is about how two countries can get greater gains from trading with each other if they have different resources – one have more labor and the other have more capital (that is technical equipment and machinery).
By specializing in production, and by trading with other countries, it is possible for countries to increase their incomes. Even though countries as a whole benefit from specialization and international trade, all groups in society, workers and capitalists, do not gain according to the Heckscher-Ohlin theory. If international trade leads a country to specialize in producing goods that require lots of workers and little capital, such a specialization increases wages (which benefits the workers) but decreases the income of the capital owners. But the country as a whole benefits because the gain of the workers is bigger than the loss of the capital owners. Click Here To Get More On This Paper!!!!
The Trade Ruler game is set in “the Hechscher-Ohlin world” you are to make an island (a country) prosper by trading. As a ruler of an island you want to engage in international trade to achieve this goal” (Nobel Media, 2011).
After playing the game (estimated to last about 15 minutes), answer the following questions in the form of a short essay. Your completed essay should be at least 250 words in length:
1. Did your selected country have more labor or capital?
2. Why did you select this particular country?
3. Did your selected trading partner have more labor or capital?
4. Why did you select this particular trading partner?
5. Did you increase or decrease the welfare of your country by engaging in international trade? Why?
2. Why did you select this particular country?
3. Did your selected trading partner have more labor or capital?
4. Why did you select this particular trading partner?
5. Did you increase or decrease the welfare of your country by engaging in international trade? Why?
Transport infrastructure and its analytical analysis using SPSS on Strategic Impact of on Economic competitiveness
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Slide 1 first page of my dissertation’s
Slide 2 Content
Slide 3 abstract
Slide 4 literature
Slide 5 methodology
Slide 6 to 13 analyses ( max 2 figure or table per page )
Slide 14 what is new in my works , contribution of my works
Slide 15 conclusions
Slide 16 questions
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Slide 1 first page of my dissertation’s
Slide 2 Content
Slide 3 abstract
Slide 4 literature
Slide 5 methodology
Slide 6 to 13 analyses ( max 2 figure or table per page )
Slide 14 what is new in my works , contribution of my works
Slide 15 conclusions
Slide 16 questions
• I need presentation’s in Prezi i (http://prezi.com/ ) with new template to defense my dissertations template need to have connections with my topic , transport
• I need report for plagiarism and grammatical, sentence errors.
Ancient Greece
Paper instructions:
Choose one type of person from Ancient Greece (for example: a soldier, hetairi, priestess, wife, shepherd, slave) and write a first or third person narrative, in
at least 300 words, about the person’s life, surroundings, and what they would most likely be wearing. If you choose to write in the first person it can be similar to
a diary entry, and can be about just one day or even just a few moments in time. One approach could be to choose an actual historical event and write a fictional
account about that. In writing your story, include the following elements:
Identify time period the story takes place—choose a specific year, and be sure that your clothing descriptions match with the current styles of that exact time.
Describe the apparel in detail, using period terminology, and including garment construction, silhouettes, fabrics, and accessories of the main character and at
least one other character that enters the story.
Include some description of the scenery and architecture, and an image of architecture constructed during the time period to illustrate.
Include at least one image of period artwork to illustrate the clothing styles discussed in the story.
Research: Use the textbook and lectures as your main sources of information about the styles of the Ancient Greeks and when they were worn. Research online for
more information about historical events and the lives of Ancient Greeks. Here is one good place to start: http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/htmlver/
The Met Museum’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History is one great resource for images of artwork from the time period: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?
period=04®ion=eusb#/Works-of-Art
Imagine that you have applied for the position of Manager of Human Resources at an acute care hospital in your community. The hospital is planning to expand its services to meet the needs of a growing community. As part of the application screening process, you have been asked to write a document that outlines the steps you would take, as the manager of HR, to improve the effectiveness of HRM in this organization.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
Analyze two (2) current trends in health care that are affecting human resources management that may likely impact your hiring decision as HR manager. Provide support for your analysis.
Suggest a significant opportunity for HR to become more of a strategic partner within an organization. Justify your response.
Recommend a model of human resources management that would be the most appropriate for this organization in question. Provide support for your recommendation.
Recommend a strategy that HR could implement in order to develop more effective relationships between Human Resources and the organization’s managers and senior executives, indicating how each strategy will achieve the desired goal.
Determine a specific employment law that may affect the hiring and selection process at the acute hospital in your community. Provide support for your rationale.
Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Analyze the unique aspects of managing human resources (HR) in health care organizations.
Evaluate the effects of major employment laws on HR functions in health care organizations.
Evaluate the competencies necessary for effective health care human resources management.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in health services human resource management.
Write clearly and concisely about health services human resource management using proper writing mechanics.
This paper has to be on Bullying in the work place. Needs to be 12-14 pages long. Instructions are below.
(last person that did a outline for me was terrible. The teacher failed me on it.) Please I need something to help me pass the class. Thank you
Research the responsibility of a critical thinker in a contemporary society. You may choose any topic that deals with a contemporary social concern. Examine the principles of critical thought in relation to the chosen societal concern, and consider the importance of ethics, moral reasoning, a research-based process to search for truth, and the advantages of information technology in gathering data.
Potential social concerns include, but are not limited to health (e.g., obesity, smoking, or underage drinking), poverty (e.g., homelessness, basic needs, or transportation issues), family relations and dynamics (e.g., teen violence, physical abuse, depression, or suicide), social media (e.g., privacy), immigration (e.g., illegal), and education (e.g., plagiarism and/or cheating).
Your Final Research Paper should:
- Include a literature review of three scholarly sources based on the selected contemporary issue. Analyze the validity of the author’s arguments and/or biases.
- Explain how academic knowledge impacts the social elements and institutions of both local and global communities.
- Assess how the principles of active citizenship could impact the contemporary issue during the next five to ten years.
- Include at least one reference to a multimedia component (i.e., podcast, interactive website, blog, or video) and evaluate the relevance of this piece in relationship to academic knowledge and the selected issue.
The paper must be 12 to 14 pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least 12 scholarly sources, six of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.
Writing the Final Research Paper
The Final Research Paper:
- Must be 12 to 14 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
- Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
- Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
- Must use at least 12 scholarly sources, including a minimum of six from the Ashford Online Library.
- Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Assignment 1: Discussion Political Actions and Effective Management
Politics relates to who gets what, when, and how. Politicking bridges at least three other topics in management and organizational behavior: decision making, leadership, and power. Individuals often perceive organizational political actions as primarily negative. This is unfortunate because political incompetence, political naivet , and the inability or unwillingness to effectively perform required political tasks are all sources of management failure.
Using the University online library resources, locate at least three different scholarly sources on power, politics, and conflict in the workplace. Discuss the following:
- Can you be an effective manager in a large organization and avoid politics? Explain.
- Does politicking always cause dysfunction in an organization s operations? Explain.
- Support your positions by citing scholarly references.
Write your initial response in a minimum of 400 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
By Wednesday, January 22, 2014, post your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area.
Assignment 2: Power, Influence, and Success
In this assignment, you will review an article analyzing the personal and positional sources of power of a famous businessman, Steve Jobs. His innovation, creativity, and boldness have earned Apple Computers worldwide success. You will write an analysis covering the following requirements.
Background Overview:
Steve Jobs created the Apple Computer in 1976 with his friend, Stephen Wozniak. From day one, the Apple Computer Company differentiated itself from similar companies with its unconventional business ideas that constantly redefined the standards for products, marketing, and industry innovation techniques. Steve Jobs was criticized many times, labeled eccentric, and said to be hard to work with. What was the real force behind the success?
Directions:
Read the following:
- Markoff, J. (2011, October 5). Apple s visionary redefined digital age. New York Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/06/business/steve-jobs-of-apple-dies-at-56.html?
_r=moc.semityn.www&adxnnl=1&ref=applecomputerinc&pagewanted=1&adxnnlx
=1348599652-bYaC7rxlLsyo+X1SDUXzfw
Using the University online library resources, select and research at least two other business leaders.
Write an essay that covers the following:
- Identify Steve Jobs sources of personal and position power. Justify your reasoning.
- Assess the implications of Steve Jobs influence inside and outside the company.
- Utilizing your previous knowledge/experience with different organizations, compare Jobs with at least two other business leaders, analyzing the relationship between each leader s power and influence inside and outside of their organizations.
- Analyze the Apple case within the political frame presented in Module 4, considering its main characteristics.
Write 3-pages paper in Word format. Utilize at least two scholarly sources in support. 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.
BySaturday, January 25, 2014, deliver your assignment
Consumer Behaviour Journal and Report Brief
Report length: 1,500 words maximum (approx 3 pages – Times New Roman Font; 11pt font size; 1.5 line spacing; normal margin size).
Assessment Weight: This Assessment is worth 100 marks with a weight of 30%
Related Learning Outcomes: ULO1, ULO2 & ULO3
Submission Details:
Hard copy of final report to be submitted to lecturer at the beginning of class in week 10 and an electronic copy to be also submitted to Turnitin (details will be
provided to students by lecturer).
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Section A. Consumer Behaviour Personal Journal (20 marks total)
You are to complete a Personal Consumer Behaviour Journal over a 10 consecutive day period. You are to use the Journal Template which is an excel spreadsheet available
in Moodle. A minimum of 20 purchase entries and a maximum of 30 should be provided in the Journal. You have to complete the information under ALL headings of the
Journal (unless it is not applicable in which case you must put n/a in the relevant cell).
The journal must be printed out and submitted with the written report (this section does not need to be submitted to Turnitin) – it is likely that the journal will
exceed the normal size of an A4 page – if it is split over a few pages then it must be stapled/stuck together so that the lecturer can view the entire journal easily.
Section B. Consumer Behaviour Report (80 marks total)
This section of the report combines the details of your personal Consumer Behaviour Journal AND Consumer Behaviour theory. You will need to choose one theory from the
list below to explain in your report:
• Just Noticeable Difference
• Needs and Motivation
• Classical Conditioning
• Consumer Personality
• Consumer Attitude
• Consumer Culture
• Reference Group Influence
The report must follow the structure detailed below:
1. Introduction (5 marks) (approx. ¼ page)
A clear and brief overview of the purpose of this report and what will be covered in report.
2. Explanation of Consumer Behaviour Theory (40 marks) (approx. 1 page)
Provide a detailed explanation of one Consumer Behaviour theory (using a minimum of 3
different academic sources).
3. Consumer Behaviour theory Influence on Personal Consumer Behaviour (10 marks) (approx. 3/4 page)
Discuss how this Consumer Behaviour theory influenced YOUR OWN PERSONAL CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR using specific examples from your Consumer Behaviour Journal.
4. Reflection on Personal Consumer Behaviour (10 marks) (approx. 3/4 page)
Reflect on your own personal consumer behaviour and discuss what type of consumer you are. Are you the type of consumer that purchases only the best, branded items (or
does it depend on what type of product you are buying) or are you looking for the lowest price products? Do people around you have a small, medium or high influence in
the products you have purchased? The answers to these questions may vary with different purchases; if this is the case then you should explain why this is and use
consumer behaviour theory (minimum 1 reference) to explain your behaviour.
5. Conclusion (5 marks) (approx. ¼ page)
A clear and brief summary of the report.
Appropriate referencing – students must use a minimum of 3 academic sources and use Chicago Curtin 16th Edition referencing style. (5 marks)
Correct grammar, spelling, English expression and format. (5 marks)
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Consumer Behaviour 2201
Individual Assessment Marking Guide
Student Name
Student Number
Marking Criteria Max Marks Marks Awarded
A. Consumer Behaviour Personal Journal (20 marks total)
1. Student has made a minimum of 20 journal entries (but has not exceeded 30)
5
2. Student has provided sufficient detail under each heading (unless irrelevant) for each entry. 15
B. Consumer Behaviour Report (80 marks total)
1. Introduction – written in a clear and concise manner. 5
2. Consumer Behaviour Theory
In-depth explanation of 1 consumer behaviour theory using a minimum of 3 academic sources.
40
3. Consumer Behaviour Theory Influence on Personal Consumer Behaviour
Application of 1 consumer behaviour theory to student’s own personal behaviour.
Demonstration of good understanding and application of consumer behaviour concepts. Students must provide specific examples of their buying behaviour.
10
4. Reflection on Personal Consumer Behaviour
Student has clearly explained the type of consumer that they are using theoretical terminology. A minimum of 1 reference is used. 10
5. Conclusion – written in a clear and concise manner. 5
6. Accommodating Research, English Expression and Grammar
• Supporting materials (if applicable):
Secondary data, tables, diagrams, advertisements, etc
• Research materials and sources:
A minimum of 4 academic references from Scholarly (academic) sources
• Compliance with Chicago Curtin 16th Edition referencing style – in text and within the reference list
5
7. Writing Style and Report Format
• Excellent English expression used in report
• Correct Spelling throughout report
• Correct Grammar
• Report is formatting according the report requirements and uses the subheadings provided
• Report does not exceed the 1500 words (approximately 3 pages)
5
Total
100
