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    Mixing methods research

    Define the term mixed method design and identify the advantages and disadvantages of using such a design. Identify and compare three types of mixed method designs.

    Economic Indicators

    How is the Economy Doing? Required Reading: St. Louis Federal Reserve National Economic Trends: This pdf data file illustrates national economic trends in six economic indicators for the past four years. Retrieved September 1, 2011. http://research.stlouisfed.org/publications/net/page3.pdf Look at the charts published by

    International Strategy Legal and Unethical

    1. Can something be legal and unethical and/or can something be ethical but illegal, and do you have examples of either or both? 2. There is a federal law that makes it crime for companies to pay a bribe, but it still happens and in many countries it is standard operating procedure (SOP) and a must to pay bribes if you want t

    How has intercollegiate athletic risk management policy changed since 9/11?

    How has intercollegiate athletic risk management policy changed since 9/11? Many of these changes have been implemented with no new additional resources. How is this related to Responsible Stewardship (below); how do we build a culture of safety and security to motivate employees and volunteers (the human resource) in orde

    Capacity Planning Given Demand Chances

    The owners of Sweet-Tooth Bakery have determined that they need to expand their facility in order to meet their increased demand for baked goods. The decision is whether to expand now with a large facility or expand small with the possibility of having to expand again in five years. The owners have estimated the following chance

    Analyze the concept of Principle-Agency Problem

    The concepts are: -Asset Price Bubble -Bank Panic -Principle-Agent Problem -Moral Hazard -Adverse Selection -Conflict of Interest Have to select one of these concepts and find a related article at (The Global Financial Times) http://www.ft.com/home/us You will find one (or several articles) to analyze. Reme

    Dashboards

    Now that you know a bit more about all three types of dashboards, what type of dashboard do you feel is the best? Why? Make sure to justify your answer to this question based on your research. Support your opinion by referencing sources such as the textbook or other internet research.

    Ski Pro Corporation: Analyze costs to make or buy bindings

    Using the estimated sales and production of 10,000 pairs of skis as the expected volume, the accounting department has developed the following cost per pair of skis and bindings: Direct Labor: $35 Direct Material: $30 Total Overhead: $15 Total: $80 Should the Ski Pro Corporation make or buy the bindings? Show calculati

    Using Solver to Create Sensitivity Reports

    See attached file. A furniture manufacturer produces two types of tables (country and contemporary) using three types of machines. The time required to produce the tables on each machine is: router 1.5 country, 2.0 contmeporary, 1000 hours available per week; sander 3.0 country, 4.5 contemporary, 2000 hours available per we

    Analyze various perspectives in Essential Health Organization

    Using the strategy map of the Essentia Health Organization and based on the concept of Chapter 37 of the Fortenberry text on strategy maps, discuss the various perspectives addressed in the Essentia Health Organization strategy map in a APA two page style reflection response. In addition, reflect on the vision statement and what

    Replacing Striking Workers

    In 1981, President Ronald Regan fired striking air traffic controllers and kept air traffic going with replacement controllers. Since then the practice of replacing striking workers with replacement workers has been used on several occasions. What is your position on this practice? Are you for or against the practice?

    Gabriela Manufacturing must decide whether to insource or outsource a new toxic-free miracle carpet cleaner that works with its Miracle Carpet Cleaning Machine. If it decides to insource the product, the process would incur $300,000 of annual fixed costs and $1.50 per unit of variable costs. If it is outsourced, a supplier has offered to make it for an annual fixed cost of $200,000 and a variable cost of $1.80 per unit in variable costs. If the expected demand for the new miracle cleaner is 300,000 units, what would you recommend that Gabriela Manufacturing do?

    Gabriela Manufacturing must decide whether to insource or outsource a new toxic-free miracle carpet cleaner that works with its Miracle Carpet Cleaning Machine. If it decides to insource the product, the process would incur $300,000 of annual fixed costs and $1.50 per unit of variable costs. If it is outsourced, a supplier has o

    Report Problems: Coverage Method, Background, Limitations

    A vital part of almost every report contains statements concerning its problem. Evaluate and explain the significance of report problems whose introductions could require coverage of methods of collecting data, historical background, and limitations.

    The Definition of Strategy

    What is the definition of strategy? How would you compare and contrast business strategy and business tactics? In what type of business circumstances would you apply each of the three models: IBDM, a decision model, and a typical strategy model? Explain.

    Retailers in same industry that have two different target markets

    Identify two retailers in the same industry that have two different target markets such as Walmart and Target, Amazon.com and Oriental Trading, Sears and Nordstroms, Gander Mountain and Hallmark Visit both retailers. Write a paper critiquing merchandise presentation techniques at each store. Discuss issues regard lighting, si

    Select a concept and research an article to analyze

    The concepts are: -Financial Crisis -Managing Risk -Central Banks -Debt Markets -Moral Hazard -The International Financial system Select one of these concepts and find a related article at the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/ . Try clicking on "Business" on the left to see the business/financial relate

    Classification of goods and services and distribution strategy

    Case 1 Read the following fictitious case and answer the questions that follow: Insurance fraud is the second most prevalent crime in the United States (income tax fraud is the first). It is one of the fastest growing crime categories during economic downturns. This spells good news for TLS Service Bureau, Inc. The compan

    Political Risk and Pricing for Starwood and Marriott hotels

    Both Starwood Hotels (Sheraton, W-hotels, and The Westin are some of their brands), and Marriott own hotels and resorts in Venezuela. From the perspective of political risk, should these firms sell their properties in Venezuela? And, if a firm (for example: Starwood Hotels) decides to sell its properties in Venezuela, should o

    analyze the degree of alignment

    700- to 1,050-word paper in which you analyze the individual values and the organization's values as reflected by the organization's plans and actions. Include the following in your paper: Only this: Analyze the degree of alignment between the organization's stated values and the organization's actual plans and actions.