Day: August 27, 2019

Cost of Capital

 

you will explore how companies compute their cost of capital by computing a weighted average of the three major components of capital: debt, preferred stock, and common equity. The firm’s cost of capital is a key element in capital budgeting decisions and must be understood in order to justify capital projects. 

 

Cost of Capital

 

For this Discussion, imagine the following scenario:

 

You are the director of operations for your company, and your vice president wants to expand production by adding new and more expensive fabrication machines. You are directed to build a business case for implementing this program of capacity expansion. Assume the company’s weighted average cost of capital is 13%, the after-tax cost of debt is 7%, preferred stock is 10.5%, and common equity is 15%. As you work with your staff on the first cut of the business case, you surmise that this is a fairly risky project due to a recent slowing in product sales. As a matter of fact, when using the 13% weighted average cost of capital, you discover that the project is estimated to return about 10%, which is quite a bit less than the company’s weighted average cost of capital. An enterprising young analyst in your department, Harriet, suggests that the project is financed from retained earnings (50%) and bonds (50%). She reasons that using retained earnings does not cost the firm anything since it is cash you already have in the bank and the after-tax cost of debt is only 7%. That would lower your weighted average cost of capital to 3.5% and make your 10% projected return look great.

 

Based on the scenario above, post your reactions to the following questions and concerns:

 

What is your reaction to Harriet’s suggestion of using the cost of debt only? Is it a good idea or a bad idea? Why? Do you think capital projects should have their own unique cost of capital rates for budgeting purposes, as opposed to using the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) or the cost of equity capital as computed by CAPM? What about the relatively high risk inherent in this project? How can you factor into the analysis the notion of risk so that all competing projects that have relatively lower or higher risks can be evaluated on a level playing field?750 words

Choose from the following topics:

 

1. Psychologists’ involvement in military interrogations
2. Psychologists’ involvement in assessments related to death penalty cases

 

In 1,000-1,250 words, consider the following:

 

1. Discuss human rights as it relates to the controversy.
2. Explain ethical implications that may arise for both sides of the controversy.

 

A minimum of three peer-reviewed sources and the textbook should be used to support this paper.

 

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,

In a 150 words answer the question below and provide 1 reference

 

 

 

 Most of us have heard or read about differences in other countries and cultures. Many of our classmates may be from other countries and cultures. Discuss some of these differences and how they affect business. 

Argumentative essay 

 

 

 

Research Question: Do video games contribute to aggressive behavior?

 

Potential Thesis Statement: Video games contribute to aggressive behavior because some of its competitive elements are built on excessive violence and brutality, most video games have addictive tendencies, video games also tend to normalize viciousness, and video games blur the lines between fiction and reality leading to potentially deadly situations.

 

 

 

Directions: Write an argumentative essay defending these 4 points in the essay. You can change only one of the thesis to something easier to defend.

 

 

 

1. competitive elements are built on excessive violence and brutality

 

2. most video games have addictive tendencies,

 

3. video games also tend to normalize viciousness

 

4.  video games blur the lines between fiction and reality leading to potentially deadly situations.

 

 

 

Essay will Have Introduction, Body Paragraphs and a strong conclusion. 

This is a thought paper on Enuma Elish and the Bible. It is a 700-800 word paper that thoughtfully answers a question drawing on the relevant primary sources.

 

 

 

Answer ONE of the following questions with supporting evidence from Genesis 1-2 and Enuma Elish:

 

1. What is the character and function of Deity in Genesis 1-2 and Enuma Elish? In other words, what is God like (or are the gods like)?
2. What is the relationship between Deity and humanity like in Genesis 1-2 and Enuma Elish?

 

The thought paper should include:

 

1. The student’s name and the selected question;
2. A concise but informative thesis statement (1-2 sentences) that directly addresses the question and summarizes the student’s key conclusions.
3. The body of the paper in which the student develops their own thoughtful answer to the question through analysis of the primary sources. Arguments should provide textual evidence for all aspects of the thesis, demonstrating sensitivity to matters of genre, context, etc.

 

The thought paper will receive a grade based on the quality of the student’s own thought/analysis, interaction with the readings, quality of written communication (grammar, spelling, etc.), and attention to the parameters of the assignment. 

 

All sources must be properly documented. 

 

Reliance on web-based materials—rather than the student’s own reflection and engagement with the material—will result in lost points and.

 

 

 

Format: MLA

You were hired to work as a HR Consultant for a small local hospital, with the task of expanding the workforce of certified medical assistants. Looking at the current three employees, you find a discrepancy in compensation between Susi, a 2-year employee at $28,000, Tom, 5-year employee at $27,000, and Raul, a 10-year employee at $33,000. All are employed as certified medical assistants, yet they all make different amounts of money. According to survey data, all three employees are below the market rate for this job in the local job market. All three employees are also exemplary employees with near perfect scores in their most recent performance evaluation.

 

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that includes the following:

 

• Explain the discrepancy in pay among the current employees.
• Describe the strategy you would take to correct the internal equity issue.
• Describe the strategy you would take to correct the external equity issue.
• Explain how you will ensure that new hires will be paid equitably both internally and externally.
• Explain how an organization’s Total Compensation strategy affects an organization’s financial operations and its ability to attract, motivate, and retain top talent.

Concept Synthesis Paper on Personal Nursing Philosophy

 

You are required to submit a scholarly paper in which you will identify, describe, research, and apply the concepts that underlie your personal philosophy for professional nursing practice.

 

This will help you identify your own values and beliefs about the established metaparadigms and metatheories of the discipline. It will also help you identify and articulate concepts relevant to your specific practice. This paper is intended to be an exercise in clarification and organization of your professional foundation. You are also required to provide a list of assumptions from personal nursing practice that illustrate the concepts and framework of your theory.

 

Your paper should follow a format that includes:

 

• Nursing Autobiography: A brief (1 page) discussion of your background in nursing.
• The Four Metaparadigms: Identification, discussion, and documentation from the literature of your perspective on the basic four metaparadigms/concepts of patient, nurse, health, and environment.
• Two Practice-Specific Concepts: Identification, discussion, and documentation from the literature of your perspective on at least two other concepts specific to your own practice.
• List of Propositions: A numbered list of at least five propositions or assumption statements that clearly connect the concepts described.

 

Each week, you will complete various segments of your Concept Synthesis Paper and submit it to the Submissions Area for facilitator feedback when necessary. Your paper should integrate these discrete elements and reflect your personal nursing philosophy.

 

Your Concept Synthesis Paper on your Personal Nursing Philosophy is due in Week 3. However, it is recommended that you begin working on your paper from Week 1 onwards and complete the various components related to the paper week wise as you progress through the course. The suggested tasks for each week are:

 

Week 1: Nursing Biography and The Four Metaparadigms of Nursing
Week 2: Two Practice-specific Concepts, and List of Propositions/Assumptions
Week 3: Due: Concept Synthesis Paper on Personal Nursing Philosophy

 

Consider the following questions as you complete your various tasks related to this assignment.

 

1.

 

How do I define and employ the four basic metaparadigms of nursing theory in my professional practice?

 

2.

 

What are the major concepts I employ that are unique to my professional practice?

 

3.

 

What philosophies and theories from the literature of nursing and other disciplines/domains are consistent with these concepts?

 

4.

 

How are the concepts of transcultural nursing, the health promotion model, skill acquisition, role theory, and change theory specifically integrated into  my philosophy and practice?

 

5.

 

What research supports these theories and concepts?

 

6.

 

How do I integrate role and change theory into my professional practice and how may these theories be applied to the organization in which I practice?

 

 

 

The paper is to be thoroughly researched and well documented, with relevant material from the nursing theorists presented incorporated into the paper. Use the current edition of the APA Manual throughout the paper. Sources should focus on references from nursing theory but may also include conceptual and theoretical material from other professional domains. The paper, excluding references or appendices, is to be limited to 6-10 pages. Writing should be succinct and well organized, as it is impossible for the facilitator to evaluate form and content separately.

 

Your philosophy/framework is to be given a title that is appropriate to its content and emphasis.

 

 

 

For this specific assignment, I only need the following parts in a minimum of four pages: 

 

 

 

 

 

• Nursing Autobiography: A brief (1 page) discussion of your background in nursing.
• The Four Metaparadigms: Identification, discussion, and documentation from the literature of your perspective on the basic four metaparadigms/concepts of patient, nurse, health, and environment.
• Two Practice-Specific Concepts: Identification, discussion, and documentation from the literature of your perspective on at least two other concepts specific to your own practice.

 

The final part of the paper will not be needed until next week  so if you complete these first two parts, I will need you for the last part which must be a minimum of two pages. 

 

 

 

To help with this paper, here is my brief nursing background: “I have been in the medical field since 2001 in Cuba. I got my RN license in the USA this past April after a long process which included the NCLEX RN exam, English proficiency, and submission of all my documentation from my university. Working as a home health nurse since April 2019. My future plan is to keep growing as a nurse, work as a family NP in some hospital or family clinica where I can offer the best of my knowledge to my patients. I would like to be able to practice different specialities so that way I would integrate my skills for the benefits of my patients. “

Length 3,000 words

 

Please note that this question requires substantial research (see the assessment criteria below).

 

a) Briefly describe and contrast four market structures. (Hints: Use features of each market structure such as number of sellers, type of product, entry conditions, profits and losses in the short and long run, advertising, research and development and appropriate diagrams to answer this question. While your textbook is your first point of reference, you should consult other references in order to receive full marks. Use real life examples to support your discussion).   (8 marks)

 

b) Choose an industry from your home country representing monopoly. Explain why it is a monopoly based on the characteristics of market structures outlined in part a). Analyse price and output decisions made by this monopoly using economic theory and illustrate it on a diagram. (Hint: this is your case study that you need to describe in details, provide relevant information, use table, diagrams where appropriate. You should use real data as much as possible).                     (8 marks)

 

c) Using your case study, evaluate the efficiency of your chosen monopoly. Explain it using economic theory and illustrate it on a diagram. (Hint: compare the allocation of resources and market outcomes between your chosen industry and perfectly competitive market structure using theory and real data from your case study). (6 marks)

 

d) Provide the case for or against the monopoly in your case study. Would you suggest to break up this monopoly into oligopoly? Explain using economic theory and diagrams. (Hint: use real life data from your case study. For example, if the monopoly has been investing in research and development, provide evidence with supporting references).              (4 marks)

 

Additional marks                                                       (4 marks)

 

Overall presentation of work, especially use of graphs, clear written expression.   2 mark

 

Appropriate use of referencing.   2 marks

 

Assessment criteria

 

• You must refer to the textbook in the first instance. Besides the textbook, you should also refer to a few other academic books, journal articles and relevant websites in answering these questions.
• Use in-text referencing and provide a list of references.
• All submissions for this course must use the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style (details can be obtained at https://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/services-and-facilities/referencing/cquniversity-referencing-guides).
• Concepts must be defined accurately and completely.
• The assumptions upon which the analysis is based must be stated at the onset.
• Diagrams must be drawn properly, correctly labelled and the relations they depict explained.
• Photocopied and scanned graphs from books, articles or websites are not acceptable.  It is preferable to hand-draw a graph then scan it to insert in your file.
• Answers must be complete, addressing the specific tasks nominated in the questions.
• Remember an extension is not a gift, it is a burden.

Create a 10- to 12-slide (not including title and reference slides) Microsoft® PowerPoint® comparing two of the following branches of Christianity: 

 

• Catholic
• Orthodox
• Protestant 

 

Include a brief history of the two traditions and a comparison of their approaches to the Bible, art, specific symbols, and rituals as well as core beliefs, and ethics. You might consider visiting one or more of these churches in person or exploring church websites to add your own experiences. Use 2-3 credible sources as references for the assignment.

 

Present your Christianity presentation. 

 

• Write detailed speaker notes for each of the slides.  
• —Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation. Cite sources in the speaker notes in APA format.

 

-Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.