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    Quantitative Methods for Business

    A value for probabilistic input from a discrete probability distribution: a. is the value given by the RAND() function. b. is given by matching the probabilistic input with an interval of random numbers. c. is between 0 and 1. d. must be non-negative Each point on the efficient frontier graph associated with the Markow

    Cross Price Elasticity of Demand and Brand Competition

    How can the identification of complements (negative cross elasticity) or substitutes (positive cross elasticity) be used to determine a brand's potential competitors? Cross Price Elasticity of Demand and Brand Competition Cross Price Elasticity of Demand and Brand Competition used to determine a brand's potential compet

    Cross-Price Elasticity and Complements

    Positive cross-price elasticity is said to occur when the demand and price for two products are moving in the same direction. If cross-price elasticity is positive, does that mean two products are complements? Why or why not?

    Experimentation Critique (Research)

    Find a research report that uses experimentation. Write a critique on that experiment Describe the independent and dependent variables used in the study. Comment on the sampling used to gather subjects, as well as on the reliability and validity of the study. I have attached a study however; any research study will

    Team-Based Pay in a Knowledge-Based World (HR)

    Define them and provide examples of each of them. 1. Shared leadership roles 2. Individual and mutual accountability 3. Specific team purpose that the team itself delivers 4. Collective work products 5. Open-ended discussion and active problem-solving meetings 6. Performance measured directly by assessing collective work p

    Suggestion System, Cost Reduction vs. Profit Sharing

    Question #1 The suggestion system has been a major element in any employer plan to encourage greater employee involvement. What are the factors that failed many systems? Question # 2 What are the major differences between the cost-reduction and profit-sharing program? What are the philosophic issues underlying each t

    Market Forces and Unionization (Retail Food Industry)

    In this posting, we look at a chosen industry's receptivity to unionization. In so doing, the factors that led to the determination as such are also reviewed, and a labor market analysis performed so as to support any conclusions.

    Business Responsibility: Milton Friedman Versus Archie Carroll

    Can you help me with this assignment? I need to come up with a summary of both Milton Friedman (traditional view of business responsibility) and Archie Carroll main points (four responsibilities of business). I also need examples of organizations that use both types views.

    Case: All it takes is for good men to do nothing

    Case ALL IT TAKES IS FOR GOOD MEN TO DO NOTHING In 1987, Ms. Dillman was hired by IMP to work in Hangar 3 at North American International Airport as a seamstress in their fabric shop. After six months, the workload dropped, so Ms. Dillman approached her supervisor and asked for additional responsibilities. He sent her to t

    Training Evaluation and Validation for Barbara Maddock

    Barbara Maddock, the Director of Information Technology, stopped you on your way to lunch to inquire about ways to evaluate some training. She is planning some training in the area of providing better customer service in the technical support center. You had to rush off to a meeting, so you told her that you would send her a mem

    JC Penney: Agency and Assault for Gimbels against DiDomenico

    On March 29, 1983, Barry Mapp was observed in the JCPenney department store in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, by security personnel, who suspected that the might be a shoplifter. Michael DiDomenico, a security guard employed by JCPenney, followed Mr. Mapp when he left the store and proceeded to Gimbels department store. There, Mr.

    Select 3 principles you believe are the most important to follow when managing change, and describe why you feel these are essential. Describe some specific techniques that can be used to manage change in an organization. Explain how these techniques are consistent with the principles you selected.

    Select 3 principles you believe are the most important to follow when managing change, and describe why you feel these are essential. Describe some specific techniques that can be used to manage change in an organization. Explain how these techniques are consistent with the principles you selected.

    Operations Management Transformations

    In Transformation of Today's Management, Deming states that one of the seven deadly diseases is using only visible figures as an input to management. 1. How do you think this concept could effect your selection of data and measurement strategies? 2. When historical data are not available and the product or service is new

    Gantt Chart Team Formation Duration

    I need help building a Gantt Chart in Excel. I want to be able to change the tasks names if I wish. (This is a pretend project, so the duration of the days is sort of a guide, it can change... No specific rules, just a pretend manufacturing of a fan. Task one = Team formation = August 2011 duration 10 days Task two= def

    U.S. Supreme Court and Affirmative Action Plans

    As you know, the OFCCP is the agency responsible for enforcing the executive orders that cover companies doing business with the federal government. Besides their EEO requirements, these businesses must have a written affirmative action plan on file and have goal achievement obligations. --Discuss two major U.S. Supreme

    Process flowcharts

    Describe the different ways the flowchart can be used. How would you change the level of detail depending on the audience?

    Explain to a client to understand how he has position

    How can I explain to a client to understand how he has positive net income and zero cash? Many people confuse net income with cash flow and, as his CPA, I must work to help him understand how to manage cash flow so that it more accurately matches income streams.

    Mission and Vision Paper for Northrop Grumman

    Discuss Northrop Grumman -- the Organization would be Property Management i. Identify the organization for which you would like to complete or are considering completing a strategic plan. You may focus this study on a specific department, group, division, or function, within the organization. ii. Provide a brief b

    Product Analysis: iPod

    How did the performance of the iPod vary from its original projections? How did these variations impact the stakeholders?

    Firing Low Performing Employees

    Several large companies dismiss each year the five percent of their workforce receiving the lowest performance evaluations. What kind of conflicts do you think this practice leads to? In your opinion, how does this affect performance and teamwork?

    Business Research Methods

    Can you help me get started with this project? 1.Define the distinctions between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources in a secondary search. 2.Some researchers find that their sole sources are secondary data. Why might this be? Name some management questions for which secondary data sources are probably the only ones

    Forecasting

    The Jersey Dairy Products Company produces cheese, which it sells to supermarkets and food-processing companies. Because of concerns about cholesterol and fat in cheese, the company has seen demand for its products decline during the past decade . It is now considering introducing some alternative low-fat dairy products and want