Each week you will be asked to respond to a relevant discussion question based on the topics covered that week. In your syllabus, there is a Discussion Board rubric that clearly communicates expectations for participation, please see the NEC Grading Matrix for Discussion Board Postings as an example. Each DISCUSSION is worth 20 points (weekly).

It is important to understand that humans and technology interact in all information systems. Why do you feel businesses must spend time and money to educate their employees on security matters? Post your initial DISCUSSION response by the end of day on Thursday and reply to at least two other students by the end of day on Sunday. 

Marketing Vehicles for Uptown Swirl business (Uptown Swirl):

Marketing is more than advertising. It refers to delivering value and benefits by creating products and services that will meet the needs and wants of customers. Another important component of marketing involves delivering the products at a price the consumer is willing to pay and making the products available in places where they are willing and able to buy them. A marketing vehicle is a specific tool that is used to deliver an advertisement to an intended audience. 

1. Identify the marketing vehicles you will use at your Non-Alcoholic Business (NAB) (Uptown Swirl).

Marketing Vehicles for Uptown Swirl are:  Media Advertisement forums:

>  Social Networking: Facebook; Tweet; Radio Broadcast; Newspaper) 

>  Sampling of Products

>  Flyers

>  Promotions

>  Email Mailings

>  Website (Uptown Swirls Website)

2. Describe each 9-methods of advertisement and explain why it is a good tool to reach your target market. (Must include the format listed below with the below requirements.

>  Detailed Specifics (9-Market Vehicles for Uptown Swirl)

>  Frequency

>  Cost Per Year 

Remarks:    I have included additional information about Uptown Swirl as a resource.  The response must be detailed and answer the primary question and sub-part of the primary question.  Write clearly, concisely, use proper grammar and writing mechanics. You must use APA format and cite (2) references.

 

Assignment 1: Social Performance of Organizations

Due Week 4 and worth 290 points

According to the textbook, the current world economy is increasingly becoming integrated and interdependent; as a result, the relationship between business and society is becoming more complex. In this assignment, you will be researching a Fortune 500 company from an approved company list provided by your professor. Be sure to check the list before you begin.

Write a four to six (46) page paper in which you:

  1. Specify the nature, structure, and types of products or services of your company, and identify two (2) key factors in the organizations external environment that can affect its success. Provide an explanation to support the rationale.
  2. Suggest five (5) ways in which the primary stakeholders can influence the organizations financial performance. Provide support for the response.
  3. Specify one (1) controversial corporate social responsibility concern associated with your company.
  4. Submit a reference page with at least four (4) quality references that you have used for this paper. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • This course requires the use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different from other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow SWS or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors 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 relationship between business and society, and the ways in which they are part of an interactive system.
  • Recommend ways stakeholders can influence the destiny of both business and society.
  • Analyze the various primary and secondary stakeholder groups, their roles, and relationships.
  • Compare and contrast the concepts of corporate social responsibility and citizenship.
  • Analyze ways ethical challenges affect the multiple functions of the business.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in business and society.
  • Write clearly and concisely about business and society using proper writing mechanics.

Specific Library Resources to help you get started:

  • Access the Strayer University Online Library here.
  • Introductory Search – Use the home pages search box to keyword search many, but not all, databases.
  • Targeted Search – Scroll to the bottom of the page for an A to Z listing of all databases. Float over each link to see a description of the database and click to load that particular databases custom search page. Custom search pages include both basic and advanced search options.
  • These databases are only partially searchable through the general search bar. You will have to search for them individually to find resources for your paper.
    • Nexis Uni – This contains legal information and would be useful to search for court cases in which your company has been involved.
    • Video Explaining Nexis Uni
  • Research Starters are like the academic version of Wikipedia. Search on a topic to get an overview with links to other information within that topic. It will help you get ideas for keywords for your own searches and what you need to know in order to successfully write your paper.
  • Don’t stress over writing papers! Watch this video on writing papers and essays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlgR1q3UQZE&t=9s. Topics include how to start your research, how to organize your research, how to draft your paper, and how to revise it. 

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills.

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BUS475 Week 4 & 9 Assignment Company List (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Johnson & Johnson

Disney

Delta Airlines

Citibank

Microsoft

Lockheed Martin

FedEx

Costco

Verizon

 Why is it important for business strategy to drive organizational strategy and IS strategy? What might happen if the business strategy was not the driver?

Please make your initial post and two response posts substantive. A substantive post will do at least TWO of the following:

  • – Ask an interesting, thoughtful question pertaining to the topic
  • – Answer a question (in detail) posted by another student or the instructor
  • – Provide extensive additional information on the topic
  • – Explain, define, or analyze the topic in detail
  • – Share an applicable personal experience
  • – Provide an outside source that applies to the topic, along with additional information about the topic or the source   (please cite properly in APA)

 

– At least 500 words and Use proper citations and references.

– No plagiarism 

– APA Format   

Please answer the following questions:

Do you believe the term criminal justice system is an oxymoron? Why or why not?

Identify a mala prohibita law(s) that exists in Florida which you believe should be decriminalized? Why?

classmate answered:

Planning and Organizing

Each week, you will be asked to respond to the prompt or prompts in the discussion forum. Your initial post should be 75-150 words in length, and is due on Sunday. By Tuesday, you should respond to two additional posts from your peers.

This week you have learned about the planning and organizing management functions and the importance they have in decision making. To demonstrate how planning, organizing, and decision making are applied in the workplace, this weeks discussion will involve researching an article using one of the following sources:

 

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Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

  1. Describe the main types of business entities and their defining characteristics.
  2. Apply product liability law and determine what issues are present. How would you advise your client to mitigate those issues?
  3. Apply the elements and characteristics of an agency relationship to Sams actions. Does Sams involvement prior to the business formation, as well as his anticipated role once the business is formed, create an agency relationship? Why or why not?
  4. Identify potential real property issues based on the location of the business on the family farm. Justify each potential issue.
  5. Does the manufacture of Freds Miracle Cough Syrup on the family farm necessitate a formal transfer of ownership or possessory rights? Defend your
    response.
  6. Identify potential personal property issues based on the use of Sams personal vehicle to deliver the product. Justify each potential issue.
  7. Does the use of Sams personal vehicle in the course of business expose Sam or the business to any liability issues? Defend your response.
  8. Identify potential estate planning issues with regard to the business and the family farm. Justify each potential issue.
  9. What estate planning vehicles are available to Fred and Sally should they desire to transfer ownership in the business and family farm, respectively, to Sam and Lilly equally? What are the advantages and disadvantages to each?
  10. Applying your analysis of the issues above, which type of business entity do you recommend for Freds Miracle Cough Syrup and why?