Write a reflective  that addresses the full themes of this statement.

1. The synergy between economic growth and technological innovation has been the most significant engine of change for the last 200 years, but unless we improve our economic, environmental, and social behaviors, the next 100 years could be disastrous. Reflect on all parts of this statement. Write a reflective  that addresses the full themes of this statement. Use concepts the UN Sustainable Goals, other readings in the course, and outside research to back up your opinions and analysis.  

What are the features and benefits of this brand?

You are the marketing manager for a new brand of sports drink “Refresh”. The all-natural ingredients in the drink are grown and harvested on small farms in the United States. The bottles and packaging are made from recycled materials. You are preparing for the launch of the product in the local market.

Read this article for more information on how features and benefits impact your marketing campaign:
Features vs. Benefits: Here’s the Difference & Why It Matters

Using what you have learned, answer the following questions:

1. What are the features and benefits of this brand?
2. What differentiates this sports drink from the competition?
3. Who will the target market be and why?
4. How will you promote “Refresh”?

Please use the MKTG630_U1_IP_Template to complete this assignment.

What size of government is appropriate for America, and what are the economic effects the government will have on business?

Purpose

You will assemble the basic understanding of the managerial economic issues you have learned thus far to critically evaluate the function and appropriate size of the government as well as the economic effects on businesses. You will build skills in seeking out relevant and quality data, combine and analyze the information you gather, then formulate a coherent position based on researched evidence. This assignment also requires you to clearly communicate in a written format by using the general education skills of critical thinking, communication, and information literacy.

Task

This assignment requires you to write a position paper using the classical argument structure

The topic/question you need to address is,

· “What size of government is appropriate for America, and what are the economic effects the government will have on business?” Some issues that should be included in your paper include the role of government in American life, what is meant by the size of government, how the government is connected to its budget and businesses, and the purposes or outcomes of government. Also include concepts such as cost analysis, production analysis and demand analysis.

Criteria

You will write an APA style position paper (800 – 1000 words). Write your paper using the classical argument structure which can be found in the attachment section. Your paper must not exceed the word count requirement and should reflect college-level scholarly writing.

What is the relationship between the Sociology of Gender and feminism?

The reading for this week looks at how the study of gender connects to real change. You have read about the field of Gender Studies, of which the Sociology of Gender is a part, and about social movements and activism in the service of gender equality.

As a response to this post, and making direct references to the learning resources for this week, give your own assessment of the value of studying gender, particularly from a sociological standpoint. How can the Sociology of Gender affect our world outside this classroom? Some ideas (you do not have to comment on all of these; they are just prompts for thinking):

• What are some under- (or un-) investigated issues that the Sociology of Gender could address?
• Why is gender an important topic for sociological research?
• How does research in the Sociology of Gender contribute to social movements working toward gender equality?
• What is the relationship between the Sociology of Gender and feminism?
• What is something you learned this session that you’ll take with you outside of this class?
• What have you learned that you wish other people knew?
• Is there any learning resource from this class that you will share with others? Why?
• Would you recommend that other people in your major (or in other majors) take a course on gender, or this course in particular?
• What do you believe is the value of the Sociology of Gender as a field, and as part of a university curriculum?

Course materials to use: 

• “Women’s Social Movements, History of,” by Beth E. Schneider from Encyclopedia of Gender and Society
• “The Role of Gender Studies in Transforming Society,” by Catalina-Daniela Raducu
• United Nations: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
• Get Involved: UN Women

What is our honest opinion/behavior toward older adults?

What is our honest opinion/behavior toward older adults?

Following are points that are presented in our text and life, in  general.  For this assignment, choose one of the following points or  create one of your own to provide your answer for this topic.

What is your opinion about what you have read in your text and in the  links about what have you observed in your personal life – this can be  your own thoughts and behavior (be honest) toward older adults OR what  you have seen occur both in thoughts or actions of others.  (200 MINIMUM – 250-word MAXIMUM )

Some interesting points to consider or create one of your own:

• We currently live in a culture that appears to value youth above age. – Discrimination Against Older Adults 
•  Links to an external site.
• In some cultures in history, older people were valued for their  knowledge, but Berger points out that more often than not the elderly  have been thought of negatively.
• The old were historically more valued in cultures where most people were not literate. The elderly provided the knowledge and history 
•  Links to an external site. of those cultures.
• Today, the young-old are mostly active, healthy, and productive. But  people fear being in the old-old group. Health is not assured,  financial support wanes, and the cultural admonition for independence  causes insecurity.
• The factors that contribute to an aging population are longer life-expectancy, 
•  Links to an external site.  declining birth rates, large post-Second World War cohorts, and  positive socioeconomic circumstances for the majority of the population.

describe how the quantitative analysis approach can be applied to this situation

Instructions

Imagine you are a business analytics employee at BAT Car Company. The president and CEO of BAT have tasked you with providing them with a data plan addressing expansion of BAT’s production business into Frankfurt, Germany, on a $40 million Model Z plant. 

This $40 million, which encompasses all fixed costs, the BAT CEO plans to apportion equally (25%) each) among the four types of vehicles the Model Z plant will manufacture.All economic and environmental impact studies have been approved. The size of the plant is predicted to be 420 soccer fields in size (a soccer field is 100 yards wide by 130 yards long). The car sales are expected to be: $30,000 per sedan; $50,000 per sports model; $20,000 per small cargo van; and $40,000 per passenger minivan. It will create 10,000 jobs for Frankfurt and the surrounding areas.There have been some issues with protestors regarding the building of an automotive plant that destroys forestland valued at $350 million.

 There has been some rumbling regarding a group called “Save The Forest” that could implement a cease all actions lawsuit against BAT. Research has shown that previous lawsuits and environmental impact has led to years of litigation and legal fees. 

The variable costs for the first year’s operation look to be $20,000 per sedan; $40,000 per sports model; $10,000 per small cargo van; and $25,000 per passenger minivan. Sales are expected to be: 40,000 sedans; 5,000 sports cars; 2,000 cargo vans; and 12,000 minivans.Prepare a brief report for the president and CEO of BAT Car Company. Your report should include the following elements:

• an introduction section that describes how the quantitative analysis approach can be applied to this situation;
• BAT’s profit formula results;
• BAT’s break-even point for each vehicle type; and
• your final recommendation on actions to take. (This section should convey to the CEO if the expansion of the production plant is profitable to BAT over the long haul, as well as how to deal with any possible litigation.)

Your final report must be at least three pages in length, and you must show all of your computations

What defensive strategy do you suggest to Starbucks?

For the following situation, choose one of the 6 defensive strategies and suggest it to Starbucks. Avoid the general definition of the chosen strategy that both of us know. Discuss why you have chosen this strategy (why you think it would be effective). Explain how Starbucks can use it. Be specific and explain the details of your strategy. 2-3 paragraphs are fine for this question. 

‘Starbucks vs.  Dunkin’ Donuts. Starbucks offers a more extensive menu and more product customization, which is accompanied by a comfortable and quiet environment with free wireless internet access. These factors form a more premium experience and command a higher price point. On the other hand, Dunkin’ Donuts has more competitive pricing, focusing on the middle class and take-outs. It intends to be the lowest cost provider in the market while maintaining quality above an acceptable minimum.

Now Dunkin’ wants to get more strength in providing a comfortable and social environment for premium-price paying customers. Dunkin’ wants to downsize part of its franchised, low service locations, and create more well-designed coffee houses for comfortable seating and social activities.

What defensive strategy do you suggest to Starbucks?

Write 500 words with APA-formatted paper discussing how successful the selected company has been in evolving to meet current regional and, if applicable, global business challenges. 

Identify a current company, organization, or corporation that has engaged in innovative and purposeful restructuring of its business architecture. 

Address the elements (organizational structure and development, strategic planning, cross-functional teams, ethical considerations, information technology, and Industry 4.0) and 

Write 500 words with APA-formatted paper discussing how successful the selected company has been in evolving to meet current regional and, if applicable, global business challenges. 

Note: Intext citations with 4 references must needed.

The pandemic does not abide by borders and ravages their intertwined economies. Do you agree?

The pandemic has highlighted operational challenges for MNC with global operations. That being the case companies have been unable to source inputs across supply chains. In effect hard-pressed MNCs are forced to reconsider supply chains, and values chains. 

The pandemic could undo globalization more than the trade war did if countries retreat inward. The pandemic does not abide by borders and ravages their intertwined economies. Do you agree? Why or why not? Provide four reasons.

Note: Make sure you abide by academic integrity and cite appropriately. Failure to do so will result in sanctions. The response shall be subjected to TurnitIn to check plagiarism.

Does the article contain the methodology the researchers used to conduct the study/research?

1. For this assignment, I want you to create a single, APA 7-compliant, Word document. To earn full credit, you must do the following:
   • Page 1 = 20 pts: Proper APA 7 Title Page (watch the video and see p. 31 in the Foundations text to help you create a perfect title page)
   • Page 2 = 60 pts (breakdown below): Simply answer the following questions
   • (1) What is your approved research question from the Brainstorming Research Question HW assignment? (5 pts) 
   • (2) What is the title of the research article you found? (5 pts)
   • (3) Does the article contain the methodology the researchers used to conduct the study/research? To get full credit, you must (a) name the methodology, (b) cut and paste the paragraph from the article that details the methodology, AND (c) highlight indicator words. (30 pts)
   • (4) Does the article contain findings or results of the research? To get full credit, you must (a) cut and paste excerpts from the article that detail the findings (go to Discussion section or at times Conclusion), AND (b) highlight specific words that detail the findings. (20 pts)
   • Page 3 = 20 pts: Create a proper APA 7 References Page with your ONE research article (refer to the video and see pp. 33-34 for the FORMAT you must use to create your reference and p. 32 for a perfect sample of what a References Page looks like.)