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Describe the audiences demographics. How might those factors influence your presentation?

Speaker: [Your Name]Speech Topic: [Topic]Speech Title: [Title]Speech Type: [Persuasive or Informative or Special Occasion]Audience Analysis:Knowledge: [What do your listeners know about the topic?]Attitudes: [How does your audience feel about the topic? What can you do to create or reinforce a positive attitude?]Expectations: [Why will your audience be present for your speech? What are they expecting to hear?]Demographics: [Describe the audiences demographics. How might those factors influence your presentation?]Setting: [What will your speech setting be?]Speech Purpose: [Write a specific purpose that expresses in action form what you hope to achieve with your speech.]Thesis Statement: [Write a single declarative sentence expressing the theme or central idea of your speech.]Introduction:Getting Attention: [Gain the audiences attention.]Topic and Purpose: [Summarize your topic and purpose.]Main Points: [Preview the main points.]Relevance: [Make the topic relevant for your audience.]Credibility: [Establish credibility as a speaker.]Organizational Pattern: [Enter the organizational pattern used for your main points.]Body:[Replace the bracketed information with the contents of your speech. Revise the outline by editing your points, rearranging them if necessary, and adding supporting points.][First idea (strongest)] (* Note any visual aid(s) you plan to include)[Support] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Support] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Support] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)Transition: [Write a sentence that will help your audience connect one main point to the next.][Second idea (second strongest)] (* Note any visual aid(s) you plan to include)[Support] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Support] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Support] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)Transition: [Write a transition that will help your audience make the connection from one main point to the next.][Third idea (weakest)] (* Note any visual aid(s) you plan to include)[Support] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Support] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Support] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)[Example] (* Note visual aids)ConclusionClosing Signal: [Signal the close of your speech.]Main Points: [Summarize your main points.]Topic and Purpose: [Repeat your topic and speech purpose.]Audience Response: [Challenge the audience to respond.]Memorable Close: [Make the conclusion memorable.]

Determine why it is sometimes misleading to compare a companys financial ratios with those of other firms that operate within the same industry.

Determine why it is sometimes misleading to compare a companys financial ratios with those of other firms that operate within the same industry. Support your response with an example from your research.:Comparing financial ratios of companies within the same industry may be misleading becausesome companies may have investments in other industries that could distort the comparison. An example of this would be comparing Facebook and Twitters financial ratios.Different companies use different accounting techniques when preparing their financial statements. Companies use different accounting methods when computing their financial ratios. One company may be using First in First out method (FIFO) to value its inventory while another company may be using Last in First out method (LIFO) (Persons, 2011).

Describe characteristics of the target markets that will affect product/service and pricing decisions.

The purpose of this assignment is to conduct research related to how a specific company utilizes information related to consumer behavior, product mix or service processes, and pricing to create marketing plans that will meet business needs including their specified marketing objectives.Part 1:Continuing in the role of a marketing professional who has been tasked with completing a marketing plan for a client, refer back to the research you completed in Part 1: Research as a starting point for the assignment. Conduct additional research related to consumer behavior, the companys specific product or service, and the company pricing strategy, and use it to complete the Marketing Plan Analysis and Presentation: Part 2 Research Template.Part 2:Create a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your marketing plan analysis based upon the research you have conducted. Slides should address each of the key areas listed below and should include speaker notes that explain how the company could have used what it learned about consumer behavior, product or service, and pricing to help it develop a marketing plan in order to meet the company marketing objectives and business needs. Include a slide at the end of the presentation to cite your research sources.Company Background:Company name, vision, and mission.Company marketing objectives.Consumer Behavior:Describe the customer segments and target markets.Describe characteristics of the target markets that will affect product/service and pricing decisions.Describe how the company differentiates its product and positions its brand.Describe a consumer buying behavior model for this company and brand.Product or Service:Describe the product mix.Describe the product lines.Describe the service processes.Discuss physical evidence of service, service scape, and ambiance.Discuss the roles of company employees in service delivery.Price:Define the companys pricing objectives and discuss whether the objectives are profit- or sales-oriented.Provide example of current company pricing strategies.Describe pricing tactics (discounts, etc.) that are used to drive short-term demand.General Requirements:Submit the Marketing Plan Analysis and Presentation: Part 2 Research Template and PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes.While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines.

Describe Esperanzas familys social-economic condition.

This week you will read a section of a story from the book Esperanza Rising. The section titled House on Mango Street (pages 145-146) is narrated by Esperanza. After reading this section analyze the narrator of the story (Esperanza) by answering the following questionsHow would you describe Esperanza?Describe Esperanzas familys social-economic condition.How do you think the nuns reaction impacted Esperanza?

conduct research related to how a specific company utilizes information related to consumer behavior, product mix or service processes, and pricing to create marketing plans that will meet business needs including their specified marketing objectives.

identify two professionals in the field who were involved in the implementation of a program evaluation for the same site.

For this assignment you are required to identify two professionals in the field who were involved in the implementation of a program evaluation for the same site. It is recommended that you interview one program leader and one other stakeholder associated with or impacted by the program evaluation. Select a site in your locality and/or one of particular interest to you. Feel free to ask additional questions for your own learning.

How many weeks will it take to complete the project?

ACTIVITY IMMEDIATE PREDECESSOR TIME (WEEKS)A 1B A 4C A 3D B 2E C,D 5F D 2G F 2H E,G 3a. Draw the network.b. What is the critical path?c. How many weeks will it take to complete the project?d. Which activities have slack, and how much?The RD department is planning to bid on a large project for the development of a new communication system for commercial planes. The accompanying table shows the activities, times, and sequences required:ACTIVITY IMMEDIATE PREDECESSOR TIME (WEEKS)A 3B A 2C A 4D A 4E B 6F C,D 6G D,F 2H D 3I E,G,H 3a. Draw the network.b. What is the critical path?C. Suppose you want to shorten the completion time as much as possible, and you have the option of shortening any or all of B, C, D, and G each one week. Which would you shorten?d. What is the new critical path and earliest completion time?Immediate Time (Days)Activity Predecessors a m bA 1 3 5B 1 2 3C A 1 2 3D A 2 3 4E B 3 4 11F C,D 3 4 5G D,E 1 4 6H F,G 2 4 5a. Draw the network.b. What is the critical path?c. What is the expected project completion time?d. What is the probability of completing this project within 16 days?

Challenge the logistics from an intergovernmental perspective put forth in the initial posts.

Dennis Anderson posted Jul 8, 2022 12:57 AMYour city is considering host a major event. You can select the event, but it should be on the scale of the Super Bowl, the Olympics, a political convention, and so on. For your initial post, craft an argument from the perspective of the mayors office in support of having your city host this event. Address logistics from an intergovernmental perspective (e.g., cooperation, fiscal models, profits, security, transportation). Apply the funding concepts discussed in this module.Chicago has been chosen to host the next National political convention. This announcement will cover the logistics of this convention.CooperationHosting a political convention is an important event in the election process. The National political party committee asks cities to submit a bid to host its national convention (Scherer, 2022. p. 1) The committee sent out a Letter of Interest, which Chicago filled out. The process includes a site selection committee to recommend a convention city. The National Committee then coordinates with the local government to discuss the logistics, such as hotels, restaurants, and transportation needs.SecurityAccording to the Department of Homeland Security (2022), a political convention is a National Security Special Event (NSSE) and staffed by 2,600-3,000 Homeland Security Personnel (p. 1) The DHS provides many services before and during the convention, For example, before the convention, the Protective Security Advisors from the Office of Infrastructure Protection, perform site visits, security vulnerability assessments and the Sector Outreach and Programs Division performs active shooter preparedness training and conduct active shooter and drone attach exercises (Department of Homeland Security, 2022, Office of Infrastructure Protection, p. 2).Fiscal Models/ProfitsTaxpayers contributed over $36 million to the Republican and Democratic conventions, according to Murse (2019). Murse (2019) goes on to say that Congress set aside $100 million for security for both conventions in 2012 (p. 3). The Presidential Election Campaign Fund, from Federal income tax returns ($3), helps to fund conventions. The money raised is used for various expenditures, such as entertainment, catering, transportation, and hotel costs.TransportationDelegates and convention attendees need to get around the city quickly and safely. Representatives from the U. S. Secret Service, the state police, and city police departments are involved in making sure that everyone is safe. This is not a typical transportation management plan (DeBlasio, 2005, XII). There will need to be road closures around the convention venues. In addition, the public must be informed of the diversions and restrictions quickly (DeBlasio, 2005, XIII).Allison, N. (2022). GOP to choose 2024 and 2028 convention cities. Politico.com https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/13/gop-2024-2028-convention-cities-00025193DeBlasio, A., et al. (2005) Transportation management and security during the 2004 Democratic National Convention. U. S. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/4350Department of Homeland Security. (2022). What the DHS Does During a Political Convention. Department of Homeland Security. https://www.dhs.gov/what-dhs-does-during-political-conventionMurse, Tom. (2020, August 26). Footing the Bill for Political Conventions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/who-pays-for-the-political-conventions-3367642Scherer, M. (2022). Democrats eye Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, and others for 2024 convention. Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/04/15/democrats-presidential-nominating-convention-city/In your responses to classmates, craft rebuttals from another point of view (e.g., a governmental or nongovernmental agency). Challenge the logistics from an intergovernmental perspective put forth in the initial posts.For your response posts, do the following:Write a Post 1 to 2 paragraphDemonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like I agree or You are wrong. Guidance is provided for you in the discussion prompt.Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper citation methods for your discipline when referencing scholarly or popular sources.

In what ways does each analytical lens help you understand the issue with greater clarity and complexity?

Student Learning OutcomesAnalyze a social problem through three sociological lenses:the sociological imaginationthe intersectional lenssocial constructionismAssignment InstructionsThis essay will ask you to apply key sociological concepts to a social problem of your choice. Chose a topic you are curious or passionate about. Possible topics include but are not limited to immigration topics, gender/race/class dynamics in the beauty or sports industries, racial profiling, criminalizing houselessness, drug use, or sex work; fake news; the list goes on. Narrowing your topic will help allow you to achieve greater depth, so consider honing in on a specific aspect of any of these topics or another of your choice.Here are the instructions for the assignment. Follow them carefully and cover each requirement to the best of your ability.Brieflydescribe your social issue/problem (no need to do extensive researchjust lay down a few facts from the textbook (and optionally up to one outside sourcebut be sure to provide full citation information IF you any outside sources). This section will be brief.Analyzeit using all three of the following analytical frames. This section will comprise the vast bulk of your essay.the sociological imaginationthe intersectional lenssocial constructionismQuestions to address:In what ways does each analytical lens help you understand the issue with greater clarity and complexity?What social change do you think is indicated after analyzing this social issue sociologically?NOTE:The analysis must refer to ALL FOUR of the following readings:Other Requirements1000 words in length, minimum.edited and revised for clarity, conciseness, organization, and rigor in responding directly to the prompt.written and edited to avoid plagiarism:deeply engaged with the texts and other course sources. The essay must engage with and cite:all four required course readingslisted/linked above.at least one other course sourcefilm, peer discussion, or instructor comment from Section I of the courseThis assignment is geared toward assessing the degree to which you have mastered course sources. I highly recommend focusing on in-class sources.No need to use outside sources here.Dong so will take up precious time you need for synthesis and analysis of our course texts (linked above). You may cite up to one outside source by way of introducing your topic, if it is not mentioned in course readings. Outside sources need a full citation either intertextually or on a reference(s) page.Your references to these sources should involve in-depth engagement and show a comprehensive grasp of them.Try to go beyond in-passing mentions that do not delve beneath the surface, and instead dig deeply into sources.Please BOLD *and* NUMBER all citations to make them easy for your instructor to find while reviewing hundreds of papers this week (R1 through R4 (for readings]), L1+ (for lecture), F1+ (for film), and D1+ (for discussions/activities). Points lay in the balance. Thank you!III. Other Key InformationStraying from these instructions and minimum requirements could profoundly affect your grade or result in not passing the assignment.Starting early will give you time to develop your ideas and refine the writing, analysis, and presentation. I recommend starting now and revising drafts for optimal results. You may drop in to the Cabrillo Hub in Aptos for drop-in tutoring anytime.DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME or VISIT OFFICE HOURS with QUESTIONS CONCERNS about this ESSAY!RubricEssay RubricBasic RequirementsDoes the essay meet, exceed, or fall short on length and citation requirements?55.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplies the sociological imaginationarticulating how it illuminates the topic and naming an indicated social change40.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplies the sociological imaginationarticulating how it illuminates the topic and naming an indicated social change40.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplies intersectionalityarticulating how it illuminates the topic and naming an indicated social change40.0 ptsTotal Points: 175.0

Submit a 3-page analysis of an article that cites an example of unethical behavior as related to corporate or an individuals behavior in the use of technology/data or unethical manipulation of such.

ARTICLE REVIEW ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEWThe purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with the ethical implications of the use ofdata as it related to this course. You must also demonstrate your ability to communicateeffectively in writing with your audience.INSTRUCTIONS1. Submit a 3-page analysis (5 pages total with Title Page and References) of an article thatcites an example of unethical behavior as related to corporate or an individuals behaviorin the use of technology/data or unethical manipulation of such. Your analysis shouldinclude a summary of the article, your analysis of the ethical problem presented in thearticle, and how the topic relates to a biblical world view. The ethical problem should beclearly stated. Do not assume that your summary makes the ethical problem self-evident.2. Article Selection: It is recommended that you choose a topic that is related to your major;however, the topic must incorporate technology. This should be a specific event, not anarticle such as Five Ways Companies are Unethical with Data. Such an article may be agood starting place but will not be sufficient for this assignment. The article will becurrent from within the past 3 years. You can likely find an example from as recent asthis week/month. As this may be a news article, be sure that you are using a valid sourceof news. You should find multiple sources reporting the same information to ensure thatyour assessment of the reporting is accurate. Feel free to cite from these additionalsources as well as your main article.3. Biblical Worldview: You will include at least two biblical references in your analysis.4. Use APA format, including in-text citations and a reference page.Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.