STR 581 UMA Management Business vs Corporate Level Strategy Discussion

I’m trying to learn for my Management class and I’m stuck. Can you help? Respond to the following: Discuss the differences and relationship between a business level strategy and a corporate level strategy. Use examples from your own company (or a company with which you are familiar) in order to illustrate this differences and relationship. The company i chose is “Keller Williams Realty Company”  

Themes in Artwork Discussion

Throughout this semester, the coursework and textbook has been organized and studied through the framework of Themes. Studying artwork by themes allows us to see the connections of many cultures throughout time.Choose TWO themes that you have previously studied, and compare them- make sure to provide some connections between them, if applicable. The themes are the psychological selfie portrait and the the own morality aspect.

SU Incidence and Prevalence of Plague in USA Between 1900 & 2012 Essay

Calculate the incidence and prevalence of the plague at a point in time for the year given in the project description.  Can you  measure the frequency? Begin to collect this initial data on the plague. Be sure to site your sources.  While you will find plenty of data on the plague now because of research over the years, what would have been available at the time? Find at least two personal accounts, diaries, or other historical documentation.  

ALU Government Intervention Regulating Businesses Questions

1. Critically examine the relative advantages and disadvantages of how government intervention regulates the international businesses?2. Examine the factors responsible for the acceleration of the globalization process after 1980?3. Critically examine why culture matters in international business. Provide scenarios in which cross-cultural differences cause concerns for managers?4. It is believed in a democracy is most suitable for the smooth conduct of international business. Examine?5. Discuss the vulnerability faced by a firm that is engaged in international trade? Here the book  

Normal Distribution Probability and Problem Solving Questions

I don’t know how to handle this Mathematics question and need guidance. Let the random variable X follow a normal distribution with ?=40 and ?2=49.use the standard normal distribution table to solveFind the probability that X is greater than 50.Find the probability that X is greater than 20 and less than 53.Find the probability that X is less than 45.The probability is 0.1 that X is greater than what number?The probability is 0.03 that X is in the symmetric interval about the mean between which two numbers?

Support Vector Machine and Method in Python Project

Using Support Vector Machine (SVM) method in PythonThe goal of this project is to determine which risk factors are the most significant predictors of a patient developing coronary heart disease (CHD) within 10 years. Estimate/Test samples Did you stratify the sampling?Upsampling or Downsampling?Other splits?What variables are expected to make an impact in your model (just a few)Example: We expect studying, tutoring, completing assignments…. Will lead to higher grades.This was determined from visuals, domain expertise, etc.At this stage which model is best? How do you know?Do you think this is an adequate solution to your problem? Can you do better?

Human Trafficking Investigations in Minnesota Discussion

I’m studying for my Business Law class and need an explanation. Human Trafficking is a serious crime that can happen in any  neighborhood without anybody knowing. Human traffickers are very  secretive which makes the investigations so extremely difficult. Human  trafficking occurs in every state and different law enforcement agencies  are actively working the cases. County and County and Municipal  agencies such as Sheriff’s Offices and Police Departments, State police  and federal agencies investigate trafficking and smuggling cases.Research and examine the human trafficking investigations in your  state (MINNESOTA). Who performs the investigations and are there special task  forces? 

CWU Privacy Security & Organizational Use of Social Media Discussion

Policy development is a core competency required of Chief Information Security Officers. In order to develop policy, however, it is necessary that the CISO and other business leaders understand the underlying issues and, where technology is involved, they must also understand those issues as well.Read this article: Choose one of the social media platforms listed in the article above and research its privacy policy. Then prepare an “expert opinion” paper for the senior leaders in your organization. (If you cannot find the privacy policy for a given social media platform, choose a different platform.)For your opinion paper, you must

Action Research Implementation and Data Collection Case Analysis

Action Research Implementation and Data Collection Case Assignment  The case in Module 4 builds upon your work in Module 3. Referring back to Module 3:In a 4- to 6-page paper, address the following task:State a hypothetical or actual business problem that might lend itself to action research.  Provide a description of the problem and identify what questions need to be answered. Then, briefly outline a plan that includes the action that is proposed to be taken. Briefly identify what type of data would likely result from the proposed action. Describe how you might evaluate and reflect on the data and what action you may consider taking in the next iteration. In Module 4, select three different methods of data collection that you intend to use in your action research. Briefly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Explain your rationale for the method selection, including a discussion of why the data collection method is suitable for addressing the problem or issue under consideration. Further, explain how you would organize and carry out the data collection. Finally, describe specifics regarding how you might reflect upon the data and use it to prepare for taking action with resulting solutions. (4-6 pages added to your case paper in Module 3.Your 4- to 6-page paper must follow APA formatting and demonstrate clarity, depth, and critical thinking. As you answer the questions posed in this case, include supporting rationale and cited sources.The assignment will be assessed using the Case Study Rubric. The following readings are required for Module 4.  Optional readings can be found at the end of each section and while not required, may help you understand the material better and be useful to you if you choose to conduct a case study research method for your doctoral study.  All readings can be accessed in the Trident Online library, unless linked to another source.Methods of Data Collection in Action ResearchAction research, in the same manner as case study research, is fundamentally an inductive undertaking that makes use of an array of qualitative research and data collection techniques.  Since the objective of action research is to answer questions, reflect, and to take steps to solve problems—it is essential to build a holistic view of the situation and context. Multiple sources of evidence are brought together, compared and contrasted, and assessed in such a way that the specific nature of the problem and required action becomes clear.  The specific categories of the data collection effort will depend upon the specific context under study, but will likely include at least several of the following:Ethics in data collectionA common thread observed throughout Action Research is the involvement of and interaction with people.  Researchers therefore have a responsibility to maintain the highest levels of ethics and integrity when interacting with research subjects.  A researcher who is using human subjects in research is expected to use the following guiding principles:These principles are a few of many that are considered by the University Institutional Research Board (IRB). The function of the IRB is to examine all proposed research methodologies for validity as well as acceptable ethical practice. Finally, at no time may research proceed without IRB approval.Results, reflection, and intentionThe qualitative results that are developed from the applied methodology provide significant data upon which to consider and reflect. This is the time to ask again, “What problem is it that I am trying to solve?”, “Have I gotten to the bottom of the issues?”, and “What steps do I need to take as a result of my analysis?” These are questions that require significant thought—hence the focus on reflection within action research. Eventually though it is time to put your findings in action. Principles of project management provide tools to aid in acting upon findings. For example, proposed actions arising from action research data collection may be thought of as a project. They may be scoped out (i.e., deciding what specifically must be done or delivered), planned (who performs the actions, and how and when they are performed), executed or carried out, monitored and controlled through completion, and then closed. It should be remembered however that action research is iterative in nature. When an action is completed—data is once again collected for reflection in order to determine if further action is required.  It may well take more than one cycle of data collection, reflection, action plan, and implementation in order to complete the action research activity.Is action research for you?Problem-solving is an important skill required of senior managers and consultants. A traditional difficulty of problem-solving is the tendency for management to fail to grasp the totality of the issues under study and as a result, devise a plan that “solves the wrong problem”. Action research is both a research as well as a management technique that has the potential to equip managers with the ability to work with stakeholders within organizations to identify, analyze, and reflect upon problems or known systemic issues—and devise and refine sophisticated solutions. Action research therefore has the potential for the manager to demonstrate both research as well as management and leadership skills in a concrete manner.  If you are ready to “get your hands dirty” and demonstrate your intellectual and management capacities—action research may well be for you.Dick, B. (2014, December 30). Action research and evaluation on line (web). Retrieved November 27, 2016, from Ferrance, E. (n.d.). Action Research: Themes in Education. Retrieved November 27, 2016, from Perry, C., & Zuber-Skerritt, O. (1992). Action Research in Graduate Management Research Programs. Higher Education, 23(2), 195-208.Centre for Lifelong Learning. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2016, from Ferrance, E. (n.d.). Action Research: Themes in Education. Retrieved November 27, 2016, from Glossary to Accompany, A Short Guide to Action Research, 3e. Retrieved August 28, 2018, from Zentis, N., (2015, August 23). Implementing the Action Research Model. Institute of Organizational Development. Retreieved August 26, 2018, from Optional ReadingParticipatory Action Research: Theory and Methods for Engaged Inquiry.  Apr 20, 2013 by Jacques M. Chevalier and Daniel J. Buckles. Obtained from Trident Online Library.Participatory Action Research (Qualitative Research Methods). Nov 28, 2007 by Alice McIntyre.  Obtained from Trident Online Library.The Action Research Planner: Doing Critical Participatory Action Research. Nov 12, 2013 by Stephen Kemmis and Robin McTaggart.  Obtained from Trident Online Library.Stringer, E. (2007). Action Research (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications.  Obtained from Trident Online Library.Stringer, E. (2013). Action Research (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications.  Obtained from Trident Online Library.Miles, M. B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded sourcebook. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.  Obtained from Trident Online Library.

Managerial Epidemiology Cases & Concepts Responses

STUDENT POST 1:Cost-effective analysis helps to determine whether health care resources are going where they are needed the most. With the high cost of health care services in the U.S. and the vast health disparities that continue to exist around the world, cost effective analysis seems more vital than ever. “Cost effective analysis is imperative because it assists in finding interventions that are relatively inexpensive, yet have the ability to significantly reduce poverty and disease. Cost effective analysis provides a way to consider the gains of an intervention versus the costs and risks, straightforwardly comparing the economic and scientific consequences of any given program” (Unite for Sight, n.d.). To calculate cost effective analysis, monetary cost of the intervention would be divided by the expected health gain. Some pros of the cost effective analysis model are: comparing the same disease, but with different programs, comparing different disease with different intervention methods, and comparing different programs for the same demographic group. Most third-world countries have limited resources, and so will see the importance in using the most cost effective interventions available. To use cost effectiveness to the best of its ability, it is important to remember the people and region affected, and the services that the interventions will cover. Also, to consider whether the intervention will be doing enough to fight the main causes of the disease using preventative measures. Some cons of cost-effective analysis are that different countries can put out wildly different cost estimates depending on the scope, time and travel needed. To determine which cost-effective evaluation works best, the measures between benefit and harm would need to be analyzed. Evaluating cost effective measures takes into account which ones will be the most beneficial to the targeted population, while doing the least amount of harm. The benefits and harms of a cost-effective program must carefully be identified to see whether they are measurable or not. To be able to measure a program’s effectiveness results in the most accurate information being available. “A number of different measures of effect may be useful in the cost-effectiveness analysis. The most common measures of effect in cost-effectiveness analysis are related either to changes in morbidity or survival. Epidemiologists are critical in securing such information, particularly morbidity, since programs designed to eliminate or reduce risk factors should lead to less disease in future years” (Fleming, 2008). The usefulness of a program’s effectiveness stems on how it measures longevity and quality of life. If a program is measuring infant mortality related to birth weight, epidemiologists will need to look at how quality of life factored into the life span of the infant. This is a program that would need fairly accurate evaluation measures to be effective. References:Fleming, S. T. (2008). Managerial Epidemiology: Concepts and Cases (3rd ed.). Chicago, IL: Health Administration PressUnite for Sight. (n.d.). Cost Effective Analysis. Retrieved from www.uniteforsight.org/metrics-course/cost-effectivenessSTUDENT POST 2:Cost-effectiveness analysis is used to compare the costs and outcomes of alternative policy options.  Each resulting cost-effectiveness ratio represents the magnitude of additional health gained per additional unit of resources spent (Bertram).  The purpose of cost effective analysis is to develop programs, then determine whether the programs are feasible based on the estimated costs of implementing and providing such services.  More specifically, the goal of cost-effective analysis is to provide services to as many individuals with a particular illness, demographic or location for the least amount of cost.  By utilizing cost as a discipline, administrators, based on budgetary constraints, can determine whether a program is feasible or not.  The proposed program may go through a series of revisions before it is considered cost effective to implement.Cost-effectiveness should be used alongside other considerations – e.g. budget impact and feasibility considerations – in a transparent decision-making process, rather than in isolation based on a single threshold value (Bertram).  By focusing on one process, example cost, like any project, trip, or purchase, if the information obtained is incorrect or underestimated, the end result could lead to an ineffective, overpriced program that provides little or no assistance to the demographic it was designed to help.       Cost-effective analysis can be extremely beneficial when comparing interventions with one another, in particular when researchers want to:  compare different programs for the same disease; compare different programs for a certain demographic sector; compare different interventions for different diseases (UNITE FOR SIGHT).  Cost-effective analysis can be extremely useful especially when programs have already been implemented and have a history of success and cost.   In order to use in information about cost-effectiveness of past interventions in the most valuable way possible, it is important to:  Take into account how prices, demographics, epidemiology or service coverage would differ substantially in the specific region; Consider whether or not this intervention targets the chief causes of disease in the country; Decide if the interventions are practical based on the standing establishments and past experiences and assess the cost-effectiveness considering how the intervention is implemented and how items are distributed (UNITE FOR SIGHT).Limitations associated with cost-effective analysis is primarily associated with the inconsistency of how the calculation is performed.  Some studies place the same value on every life regardless of age, whereas other studies take into account how many years an individual has left to live (UNITE FOR SIGHT).  Other factors are whether the costs are fixed or variable.  The administrators would want to fix as many expenses as possible to minimize future price increases.  Analysis, additional costs such as dedication of time and transportation also need to be considered by estimating the costs associated with what could be considered as variable expenses.    Differences in choices of these measurement units significantly impact the interpretation of the analyzed information (UNITE FOR SIGHT).Cost-effective analysis can be a useful tool when duplicate services are provided to a demographic to combat disease. By combining efforts more lives can be touched, expenses can be reduced, resulting in a more cost-efficient program.  Where risks are a concern, is the implementation of a new program.  With the implementation of a new program historical data may not be available, therefore, budgeting is based on estimates.  If the cost estimates are incorrect, or costs that were not anticipated incurred, the results can be devastating to the organization or institution that is implementing the program.  Cost-effective analysis should be transparent and utilized in conjunction with other processes such as budgeting.  By utilizing as many resources as possible, an informed, educated decision can be made to minimize the risk.         ReferencesBertram, Melanie Y., Lauer, Jeremy A., De.Joncheere, Kees, Edejer, Tessa, Hutubessy,            Raymond, Kieny, Marie-Paule, Hill, Suzanne R. (2016).  Cost-effectiveness thresholds:            pros and cons.  World Health Organization.             Retrieved from: Fleming, Steven T. (Ed.). (2015). Managerial Epidemiology Cases & Concepts, (3rd ed.).            Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press.   UNITE For Site. Cost-Effective Analysis.             Retrieved from:

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