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    Discussion strategy for violence free environment

    Most of us desire to live in an environment that is violence free. When we watch Court TV and see a murderer or rapist, it is just human for us to wish that he/she can get the maximum punishment via the law. Some of us want to put uncivilized people away for life even if it means death. However; what happens when the murderer or

    Define Measure Analyze Improve Control (DMAIC)

    Discuss the Measurement Phase in quantitative terms. What do you think are the most important aspects of this phase of the DMAIC process? What are some problems that can occur? Imagine working at McDonalds. What are some issues, concerns, and problems from the Measurement Phase.

    Credible Reference Sources

    Wikipedia is a great learning tool, but it is not a credible reference source to use for college research. Share why this is a true statement with an example, and explain what criteria you could use to determine the credibility of a data source.

    Strategic Alliances in Businesses

    - Identify and explain at least two drawbacks to forming a strategic alliance. - What are the advantages of strategic alliances and collaborative partnerships with key suppliers?

    Experiences with Struggling Team Factors

    Can you help me answer the following questions: - Discuss an experience you have had with a team that struggled and never really got to the point of functioning smoothly. Explain the factors that might have contributed. - Discuss an experience you have had with a team that came together and was highly effective. Explain the

    Economies of Scope

    What are economies of scope and how are they different from economies of scale? How are economies of scope related to or affected by learning and experience economies?

    Economies/Diseconomies of Scale

    1 What is the difference between economies of scale and diseconomies of scale and what are the reasons for using each? How do you purchase these types of economies?

    Expansion Paths

    1What is an expansion path and in what situations are they needed? Can you also address the pros and cons?

    SLP Carnival Corporation. Supply and demand.

    Carnival Corporation 1. What is the organization you are going to use? Why do you think it will be an interesting focus for your economic analysis? 2. Use the PowerPoint presentation in the background materials to learn more about the firm of your choice. a. Pick TWO of the economic terms presented in the PowerPoint Slides

    How does the "Ideal Final Result: apply to healthcare?

    Please help with the following problem. How does the "Ideal Final Result" apply to healthcare. In appears as though cost has become a major factor in providing adequate care. What should be done in light of the new healthcare bill?

    Information Systems

    1. Briefly describe the following three ways of connecting to the Internet: cable internet service, digital subscriber line, and dial-up internet service. 2. E-mail messages can open your computer to many risks. Identify some of those risks, and explain how to mitigate them.

    Demand Elasticity of Product

    A monopoly producing a chip at a marginal cost of $6 per unit faces a demand elasticity of -2.5. Which price should it charge to optimize its profits? A) $6 per unit; b) $8 per unit; c) $10 per unit; d) $12 per unit.

    Buddy Media and Its Competitors

    Attempt to determine what key parameters would be most valuable to create a perceptual map for social media management companies such as buddy media. Can you offer any suggestions and how you might choose to map this industry? I am also trying to identify any clever entrepreneurial tactics that Buddy Media used to aid in their r

    Waiting Lines

    Provide some examples of waiting lines in everyday life. What decisions must managers of such systems consider?

    Installation methods

    What are the advantages and disadvantages of the installation methods our book describes? Direct Installation "Cold Turkey" Parallel Installation (Old system runs with the new) Single Location "Pilot Approach" Phases Installation "Staged Incremental" Share examples of when each of these methods should

    GSD&M's Virtual Crowd Uses Analytics

    Review the GSD&M's Virtual Crowd Uses Analyticscase studies (see attached) then respond to the questions below. 1. What is the benefit to GSD&M and their clients of using a simulation to predict customer behavior? 2. What other scenarios can you think of that might benefit from this type of simulation? 3. Describe the

    Strategic Objectives - Walmart

    Please help answer the following questions: What are some the strategic objectives and tools used by the company to measure customer satisfaction? How can these measurements be used to enhance quality planning?

    Financial outcomes for Walmart

    Select a financial initiative from the management's message to the shareholders using its most recent annual report and other financial statements submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Compare and contrast three potential financial outcomes (decrease in sales, increase in sales and no increase or decrease in s

    Give your views on the significance of extranets to include the following

    Give your views on the significance of extranets to include the following: Advantages and disadvantages of a company creating an extranet that gives partners, suppliers, and customers access to service or in-house information Importance of extranets in today's businesses. Why the benefits of extranets are or are not worth

    Accuracy Levels

    In your opinion, is it important for the researcher and the marketing manager to discuss the accuracy level associated with the research project at hand?

    Systematic Sampling and Simple Random Sampling

    Please help answer the following questions. In what ways is a systematic sample more efficient than a simple random sample? In what way is systematic sampling less representative of the population than simple random sampling?

    Intermodal Transportation

    How important is intermodal transportation to global logistics? How do supply chains get more complicated across borders versus domestically?