How does Actor-Network Theory differ from Marxist approaches to media industry studies
Week 8 Worksheet – MouldAnswer these questions in 2-4 sentences each after reading Eli Mould’s “Lights, Camera, but Where’s the Action?”1. How does Actor-Network Theory differ from Marxist approaches to media industry studies?2. In your own words, how would you explain the ANT term Actant? What would be examples of actants in the Three Dollars example?3. In your own words, how would you explain the ANT term Enrolment? What would be examples of enrolment in the Three Dollars example?4. In your own words, how would you explain the ANT term Black-boxing? What would be examples of a black-box in the Three Dollars example?5. In your own words, how would you explain the ANT term practice? What would be examples of practice in the Three Dollars example?Week 8 Worksheet – RifkinAnswer these questions in 2-4 sentences each after reading Jeremy Rifkin’s “When Markets Give Way to Networks…”1. In what ways is Hollywood a model for the transformation to a network-based economy?2. Why did a network system of film production emerge in the 1950s?3. How does the network approach to commerce continue to benefit major companies such as the movie studios?4. Why have the culture industries been at the forefront of moves to network economies?5. What does it mean for a good to evolve into a service? Since this essay is nearly two decades old, can you think of more recent examples of goods that have become services?
In Nordstrom’s website vs Nordstrom Rack’s websiteWhat are some obvious differences between both sites with respect to: (1) Cost of shipping (2) Return policy
In this exercise, we will compare Nordstrom’s website vs Nordstrom Rack’s website. Scoring is based on depth (word count), clear supporting details and conclusion, and spelling / grammar. Review each site. In Nordstrom’s website vs Nordstrom Rack’s websiteWhat are some obvious differences between both sites with respect to: (1) Cost of shipping (2) Return policy (25+ words) (3pts). NOTE – You should see shipping / return policy at the top of each site. If not, go to here Describe the difference in the layout and picture quality of both sites. Is one fancier, more polished, seems more expensive than the other? Briefly explain. (2pts)Based on (1) and (2), what is Nordstrom’s competitive strategy vs Rack’s in terms of Porter (Ch2PowerPoint slide 8 or Chapter 2 eText). In other words which ONE of the four boxes is each in? Explain. NOTE-For industry take into account where they line up taking into account Walmart, Macy’s, Nordstroms, and Nordstrom Rack (25+ words)(4pts)Based on (1) and (2), do you think Nordstrom or Rack is more expensive in terms of operating costs? Does this match the competitive strategy and the price per item purchased at each store (ie, cost of shoes at Nordstrom vs Rack. Why is Nordstrom more? Link your response to Q1 and Q2)? Explain.
Develop a marketing plan for a new product to be launched by an existing company.
InstructionsFinal Project- Overview The Marketing PlanThe final project for this course will be to develop a marketing plan for a new product to be launched by an existing company.A new product may be either:1. One that has never existed before2. One that exists but has been improved through an added feature3. One that exists but will be marketed to an entirely new market. ( ie a National product expanding into an International marketplace.)Can your product be one that is developed by you?YES. But you must use and existing company to channel your marketing efforts.( ie you may have a new razor blade ? you may choose the Gillette company to incorporate it into their product categories and channel the marketing through them.)Weekly Project AssignmentsEach week you will prepare a segment of your marketing plan through written pre-planned outlines.The outlines will include:1. Company Identification2. Company Mission Statement3. Company SWOT.4. Product Identification5. Marketing Objective6. Positioning Strategy7. Target Market8. Pricing9. Distribution10. Promotion11. Implementation12. Marketing MixFinal Project- The Marketing PlanCreate a PPT using the Marketing Plan Guide/content/enforced/19638-MKT302A-65725-2112/Week Four/Final Project Guide1.pptxCreate a PowerPoint presentation using all materials developed for your marketing plans.Use graphics, charts, and other visual elements to support your plan.PowerPoint must include the following pages:1. Cover Page : Course Identification, Your name, Company Identification2. Executive Summary: Identifies the market opportunities and new product objectives.3. Company Mission Statement4. Company SWOT.5. Product Identification6. Marketing Objective7. Positioning Strategy8. Target Market9. Pricing10. Distribution11. Promotion12. Implementation13. Marketing Mix
Describe the distribution of IAT participants’ ages
Three steps to complete the assignmentAll directions in this assignment open in a new tab.In your initial post, respond to the following prompt. But first, be sure to complete the work in the Data section above.QUESTION 1QUESTION 2QUESTION 3Describe the distribution of IAT participants’ ages in your sample. Your description should include: shape, center, spread, a typical interval of representative ages, and any apparent outliers (unusual ages). Be sure to embed your histogram in the textbox along with your response – and include the Alt Text (directions). Please do not submit your histogram as an attachment.Create a second histogram for the distribution of ages, and adjust the bin width (directions). Try both smaller and larger bin widths. Choose a bin width so that your second histogram does not look like the first. Also, embed your second histogram in the textbox with your response. Indicate which histogram is better for analyzing the data (your first embedded histogram or your second). Explain why.Your random sample was obtained from the population of participants for your chosen IAT data set. Based on the histogram from your random sample, how would you describe the population of participants for your chosen IAT data set? Do you think the IAT population is similar to the U.S. population?
Find the center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse with equation = 1. (2 points) Center: (0, 0); Vertices: (-10, 0), (10, 0); Foci: (-8, 0), (8, 0) Center: (0, 0); Vertices: (0, -10), (0, 10); Foci: (0, -8), (0, 8) Center: (0, 0); Vertices: (-10, 0), (10, 0); Foci: (-6, 0), (6, 0) Center: (0, 0); Vertices: (0, -10), (0, 10); Foci: (0, -6), (0, 6)Find the center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse with equation 3×2 + 6y2 = 18.
Find the center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse with equation = 1. (2 points) Center: (0, 0); Vertices: (-10, 0), (10, 0); Foci: (-8, 0), (8, 0) Center: (0, 0); Vertices: (0, -10), (0, 10); Foci: (0, -8), (0, 8) Center: (0, 0); Vertices: (-10, 0), (10, 0); Foci: (-6, 0), (6, 0) Center: (0, 0); Vertices: (0, -10), (0, 10); Foci: (0, -6), (0, 6)Find the center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse with equation 3×2 + 6y2 = 18. (2 points) Center: (0, 0); Vertices: ; Foci: Center: (0, 0); Vertices: ; Foci: Center: (0, 0); Vertices: (-6, 0), (6, 0); Foci: Center: (0, 0); Vertices: (0, -6), (0, 6); Foci: Graph the ellipse with equation = 1. (2 points)Find an equation in standard form for the ellipse with the vertical major axis of length 18 and minor axis of length 10. (2 points) = 1 = 1 = 1 = 1An elliptical riding path is to be built on a rectangular piece of property, as shown below. The rectangular piece of property measures 10 mi by 4 mi. Find an equation for the ellipse if the path is to touch the center of the property line on all 4 sides. (2 points)
What limitations could exist when using this source to understand the past?
Write an Essay What the source and identity category are. Very literally, what is the source?a diary entry, a political cartoon, a news report? What is your identity category in the relevant time period (e.g., what did ?nationality? mean to Europeans in 1899?)? The historical background of the source. What was happening where and when the source was produced that may have influenced the person or people who produced it? The perspective (or ?bias?) of the source. Who created it, when, and why? What point of view does the source promote? Did the creator(s) of the source have a personal, economic, or political stake in how the source was received? Does the source promote blatantly inaccurate information? If so, why? What the source tells us about identity within the historical context in which it was created. Thinking about your identity category, what, if anything, does the source say explicitly? (Meaning, what does the source just come out and say?) What does the source say implicitly? (Meaning, what does the creator leave unsaid, perhaps because it is common knowledge, because it is taboo, etc.?) Your assessment of the source?s usefulness. How helpful is this source to understanding the identity category connected to it? What limitations could exist when using this source to understand the past?
If you can just come up with a random person that is famous and interesting that just seems cool to you that would be awesome!)8. Humanities Scavenger HuntDirections: Conduct research to identify the following people or creation. Provide a short comprehensive history of each person and/or creation that you identify. Explain how each makes an important contribution to the broad field of Humanities.
(On number 15 If you can just come up with a random person that is famous and interesting that just seems cool to you that would be awesome!)8. Humanities Scavenger HuntDirections: Conduct research to identify the following people or creation. Provide a short comprehensive history of each person and/or creation that you identify. Explain how each makes an important contribution to the broad field of Humanities. For example, explain how the creation is ?bestselling, groundbreaking, or inherently beautiful.?Do not include those people or items that are named in the course.Be certain to cite your sources and include any links you find in your search.1. A famous philosopher and his/her philosophy2. A famous architect and his/her most famous building3. A famous painter and the title of his/her work4. A famous photographer and the title of his/her work5. A famous singer and title of his/her work6. A famous novelist and the title of his/her work7. A famous playwright and the title of his/her work8. A famous play or musical and its author9. A famous musician and the title of his/her work10. A famous songwriter and the title of his/her work11. A famous graphic artist and the title of his/her work12. A famous athlete and his/her accomplishment13. A famous actor/actress and identify his/her work14. A famous song and its author15. Your choice!
Select a publicly traded company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or on the NASDAQ to analyze. Why did you choose to analyze this company?What were the opinions of some of your referenced articles on this stock as an investment?
Select a publicly traded company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or on the NASDAQ to analyze. Why did you choose to analyze this company?Please note that it is usually easier to find more recent information on larger or wellknown companies. The analysis in your essay should answer the following questions: ? Why did you choose to analyze this company? ? What were the opinions of some of your referenced articles on this stock as an investment? Please note that it is best if there is at least some disagreement on this question. ? Is an investment in the stock a higher or lower risk investment than an investment in other stocks as a whole? Why or why not? ? How large is the company in relation to its competitors? ? How fast is the company growing? ? How profitable is the company? ? What is the company?s price-to-earnings ratio? What does this tell you about the company? ? Does it have a dividend? If so, what is the dividend yield? ? Does the future of the company appear to be promising? ? On which exchange does the company trade, and what is its ticker symbol? ? Key Point: Do you recommend or not recommend this company?s stock as an investment for investors that are considering stock investments? Why?
What are defining characteristics that distinguish films from other forms of art?
Questions that require the use of a textbook should reference specific passages from the book (the page(s) + quotation marks if some information is cited). Specific elements from films should be referenced by providing a screenshot, timestamp, or verbal description of the analyzed fragment in the film. When complete, upload your assignment in a MS Word or any other compatible file format.1) Briefly explain the difference between two interacting optical and perceptual phenomena.2) What can affect the way viewers react to films? What makes us automatically interpret visual information and thus absorb the meanings of films intuitively/instantly? Explain the work of one of the techniques described in the Invisibility and Cinematic Language section of Ch. 1.3) What are the differences between implicit and explicit meanings in films? Identify the explicit meaning of L’Enfant and the implicit meaning of L’Enfant.4) What is a formal analysis of a film? What formal elements draw your attention in L’Enfant? Describe why you think they may be important to understanding L’Enfant.5) What are other approaches to the analysis of films (the ones that do not focus on formal elements but explore the relationship between culture and films)? Which approach do you find the most useful in relation to analyzing L’Enfant?
Using the readings and resources provided this week, along with your own research, provide the following information for your any corporation you pick…What financial market, NYSE or NASDAQ, is your assigned corporation listed on?Why does it matter?
Using the readings and resources provided this week, along with your own research, provide the following information for your any corporation you pick…What financial market, NYSE or NASDAQ, is your assigned corporation listed on? Why does it matter?Current Market Capitalization:Using the provided Excel template, show the calculation: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding times Stock PriceDefine Mid-Cap and Large-Cap. Which designation is your corporation?Current Dividend Yield:Using the provided excel template, show the calculation: Dividend Yield = Annual Dividend divided by Stock PriceProvide an example of the current savings rate at a bank. Does your corporation pay a higher rate for their dividend yield? Knowing that stocks are riskier than savings accounts, defend or support the current dividend yield. CEO Pay TrendProvide a five-year trend of the CEO pay for your corporation. In your opinion, in your own words, provide at least one full page that defends or criticizes the trend in CEO pay.Debt to Equity Ratio: What is the debt (bonds) to equity (stocks) ratio of your assigned corporation for the past 5 years (no calculation needed just cite a reliable source)? Using the five-year trend above, what is your assigned corporation’s current condition of the ?right-hand’ side of the balance sheet in terms of total debt to total equity of the firm? In other words, provide and analyze the debt to equity ratio.
