How effective was Freeman-Brown as an open system at the time of the closure?

assignment#1: Refer to the “Freeman-Brown Private School Case Study” document for details pertaining to this assignment.The board of directors at Freeman-Brown Private School (FBPS) has hired you as part of a consulting team to review the situation and present your findings and recommendations. Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that discusses the case. Complete this assignment from the perspective of the hired consultants. Respond to the following questions:Review how organizations interact with their external environment (as open systems and complex adaptive systems). How effective was Freeman-Brown as an open system at the time of the closure? How effective was Freeman-Brown as a complex adaptive system at the time of the closure?Review your reading this week on the internal environment of organizations. What is your evaluation of the organizational culture andorganizational climate at the time the decision to close two campuses was made?What is your evaluation of the decision made by Dr. Murphy and Caudill? What is your evaluation of the process of going about the closure?Was FBPS demonstrating social responsibility? Discuss the closure impact on three specific stakeholders. Provide an explanation, using appropriate management theories, for how the administration could have handled the closure effectively with stakeholders? Include one theory from each of the following: the classical approach, the human relations approach, and the modern management approach.You have been asked to suggest two goals: one long-term and one short-term goal for the future direction of FBPS. Justify your decision.Present a concluding statement that integrates the 4 functions of management as a means to revamp management at FBPS and meets the recommended goals.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.##############################assignment#2: Write a paper (1,500-1,750 words) in which you address the following based on the information provided in the “West Coast Transit Case Study” resource.Define the three criteria for evaluating effective team/group work (as stated in the reading this week) and analyze whether the “team” assembled by Bernie Hollis and Pete Denson is effective or not.Provide a review of each of Tuckman’s five stages of group formation and identify what stage(s) are evident in the case. Explain your answer.Define Schein’s three behavioral profile roles during team entry and identify how the profiles are demonstrated in the case. Explain your answer.Was the communication among the participants in the case effective or not? Justify your answer (this is not just an opinion).The Organizational Behavior textbook describes two main types of conflict. Define them and then describe the type (s) of conflict that are evident in the case.Propose how Denson should manage the conflict in this case using one direct conflict management and one indirect conflict management approach? Explain your response.Identify one specific task leadership activity and one specific maintenance activity that should be encouraged. Identify the most significant disruptive behavior that should be discouraged.Identify the most obvious individual motivational problems experienced by Jing, Mahonney, and Tanney. How should Denson motivate each person? Be sure to provide a specific motivational suggestion for each person based on that person’s motivational needs. Ensure that at you have at least one suggestions from each of the motivational theories/techniques (content theories, process theories, and reinforcement strategies).Use at least two academic resources as references for this assignment.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.####################assignment#3: This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.Many names are recognized as notable business leaders. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Welch, and Colleen Barrett are all leaders identified for their unique approach to leading people. Please review the “Contemporary Business Leaders” resource for a list of additional business leaders. Select one leader from this list discuss (in 1,250-1,500 words) what you have learned about the selected individual as a leader and the leadership style that leader embodies. Address the following in your discussion:Identify a leader and justify why you selected that particular leader. With what organizations is the leader affiliated? In what industry is the leader recognized? How long was the leader in a leadership position?Discuss which leadership theory best describes the chosen leader’s approach to leading people. What was the leader’s greatest career achievement?Identify a significant career challenge the leader faced and how the leader handled the challenge. Did the response align more with a managerial role or a leadership role?What power base did the leader use in handling or resolving the challenge?Compare the leadership style used by your selected leader against that of the leader’s successor/predecessor (or competitor, if a successor/predecessor is not applicable). Was there a difference in the leadership styles? Which leader do you think is more effective and why?Provide a discussion on two to three attributes a leader should emulate or avoid based on course materials. Describe how these characteristics would be beneficial or detrimental in an organizational setting.You are required to use at least two external sources to provide evidence in support of the leadership style displayed by your selected leader. The rationale should be justified; this should not be completed based on an opinion.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.########################assignment#4: The major responsibilities of human resources management (HRM) are attracting, developing, and maintaining a quality workforce. Research an organization, with which you are familiar, that is in need of a change and present how you will manage the change process by incorporating the three essential duties of HRM.Choose one subsystem to change and write a 1,250-1,500 word paper addressing the following questions that pertain to the major human resource management responsibilities and to change management. Strengthen your recommendations by showing how your proposed changes are working in another similar organization that is successful.Address following in your paper:Provide an overview of the organization you have chosen including three subsystems of the organization, three stakeholders of the organization, and the reason for selecting this organization.What one major organizational subsystem needs to be changed in the organization? Justify your choice. How does it compare to a similar successful organization?How will the subsystem change affect the two other subsystems within the organization that you have identified and how will you realign the total system?Identify and explain how you would ensure that the proposed change will satisfy any three stakeholders of the organization?How should the organization attract, develop, andmaintainthe workforce required to bring about your proposed change?Choose at least one of the following in your discussion about attracting a quality workforce to support the change in Questions 2 and 3 above: human resource planning, recruitment, or selection.Choose at least one of the following in your discussion about developing a quality workforce to support the change in Questions 2 and 3 above: (and this must tie in to 4a too): employee orientation, training and development, or performance appraisal.Choose at least one of the following in your discussion about maintaining a quality workforce to support the change in Questions 2 and 3 above (and must relate to 4a and 4b): career development, work-life balance, compensation and benefits, employee retention and turnover, or labor-management relations.Integrate a faith-based or worldview-based component in the paper and make a clear connection on how it informs the groups’ management practices. (NOTE: Individuals all have a worldview, and that worldview influences their decisions, values, and perceptions. It also affects how they manage people, or think they should be managed. For this assignment, this requirement relates to the worldview of the presenters.Include at least four academic references to support your position. One of them should directly relate to the company discussed in your paper and another to the organization to which you are comparing it.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Identify and characterize different rock types

SCROLL DOWN FOR ANSWER1LAB MODULE 12: INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF THE EARTHNote: Please refer to the GETTING STARTED lab module to learn tips on how to set up and maneuver through the Google Earth () component of this lab.KEY TERMSThe following is a list of important words and concepts used in this lab module:AsthenosphereExtrusive igneousMetamorphic rocksChemically precipitated sedimentary rocksGeologic time scaleOrganic sedimentaryCinder cone volcanoesIgneous rocksRock cycleClastic sedimentaryIntrusive igneousSedimentary rocksComposite VolcanoesLithificationSeismic wavesCoreLithosphereShield VolcanoesCrustMantleLAB MODULE LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter successfully completing this module, you should be able to:? Recognize and interpret the spatial patterns of volcanoes and volcanic activity at the global scale? Identify and characterize different rock types? Define the process of lithification? Recognize and differentiate the various internal layers of the Earth? Distinguish and describe the different types of volcanoes? Outline and explain the rock cycle? Interpret the topographic profile of a landscape2INTRODUCTIONIn this lab module, you will examine some of the fundamental concepts and principles related to the internal structure of the Earth. Topics include rock types, the rock cycle, geologic time and volcanoes. While these topics may seem disparate, you will learn how they are inherently related.The module starts with four opening topics, or vignettes, which are found in the accompanying Google Earth file. These vignettes introduce basic concepts related to Earth’s internal structure. Some of the vignettes have animations, videos, or short articles that provide another perspective or visual explanation for the topic at hand. After reading each vignette and associated links, answer the following questions. Please note that some components of this lab may take a while to download or open, especially if you have a slow internet connection.Expand INTERNAL STRUCTURE, and then expand the INTRODUCTION folder. Double-click Topic 1: The Earth’s Internal Composition.Read Topic 1: The Earth’s Internal CompositionQuestion 1: What is the depth of the Kola borehole as a percentage of the Earth’s radius? Calculate using the following equation:A. (123km / 637km) * 100 = 19.3%B. (123km / 6370km) * 100 = 1.93%C. (12.3km / 637km) * 100 = 1.93%D. (12.3km / 6370km) * 100 = 0.193%Read Topic 2: Rock TypesQuestion 2: What are alternative terms used in place of “extrusive” and “intrusive” igneous rock?A. Magma and graniteB. Pumice and lavaC. Volcanic and plutonicD. Vesicular and plutonic3Read Topic 3: Geologic TimeQuestion 3: During the Devonian Period, where is North America located relative to the Equator? (Hint: Go to “Close-up: Phanerozoic Eon,” then click on Devonian in the time scale image)A. Predominately east of the equatorB. Predominately west of the equatorC. Predominately north of the equatorD. Predominately south of the equatorRead Topic 4: VolcanoesQuestion 4: The Hawaiian Islands are composed of linear chains of which of these types of volcano?A. Cinder conesB. Shield volcanoesC. StratovolcanoesD. Lava domesFor the rest of this module, you will identify and explain the geographic distribution, patterns, and processes associated with Earth’s internal structure. In doing so, you will recognize and appreciate the impact the interior of the Earth has on the surface.Collapse and uncheck the INTRODUCTION folder.GLOBAL PERSPECTIVEVolcanoes are not randomly distributed across the globe; rather, their locations are distinct (commonly located on plate boundaries) and these patterns are evident at regional to global scales. Despite the potential dangers associated with volcanoes, many cities are located near areas susceptible to volcanic activity. In this section you will describe the spatial patterns of volcanoes and volcanic activity, and identify volcanoes located near populous cites.Expand the GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE folder. Double-click and select the Mediterranean and W Asia folder.Question 5: Where will you find the majority of volcanoes in Europe?4A. FranceB. GreeceC. ItalyD. GermanyUncheck the Mediterranean and W Asia folder. Double-click and select Catania. Next, click on the Etna symbol in the Google Earth Viewer. Read about Mount Etna, located adjacent to the city of Catania on the Island of Sicily. To close the Smithsonian write-up on this volcano, click the X in the top right corner of the window.Question 6: What type of volcano is Mount Etna?A. CompositeB. Cinder coneC. ShieldD. CraterUncheck the Catania folder. Double-click and select the Africa and Red Sea folder.Question 7: Describe the general spatial pattern of volcanoes found on the continent of Africa (Hint: You might have to zoom in and out to view the spatial patterns of the volcanoes).A. The volcanoes appear randomly distributed over most of AfricaB. Many are found along the Great African Rift valley located in eastern AfricaC. Many volcanoes form national borders of western and southern African countriesD. The majority are found within the Sahara Desert region located in northern AfricaUncheck the Africa and Red Sea folder. Double-click and select Nairobi. Next, click on the Suswa symbol in the Google Earth Viewer. Read about Suswa, located west of the city of Nairobi, Kenya.Question 8: What type of volcano is Suswa?A. CompositeB. Cinder coneC. ShieldD. CraterUncheck the Nairobi folder. Double-click and select Philippines and SE Asia.5Question 9: Describe the general spatial pattern of volcanoes found in this region (Hint: You might have to zoom in and out to view the spatial patterns of the volcanoes).A. The volcanoes appear randomly distributed over most of SE AsiaB. Many are found along the margins of this regionC. Many volcanoes form national borders among the island countriesD. The majority are found on the island of Borneo and are evenly spaced apartUncheck the Philippines and SE Asia folder. Double-click and select Jakarta. Next, click on the Pulosari, Perbakti-Gagak and Salak symbols in the Google Earth Viewer. Read about these volcanoes, located south of the city of Jakarta, Indonesia.Question 10: What type of volcanoes are these?A. CompositeB. Cinder coneC. ShieldD. CraterUncheck the Jakarta folder. Double-click and select Hawaii and Pacific Ocean.Question 11: Describe the general spatial pattern of volcanoes found in this region (Hint: You might have to zoom in and out to best view the spatial patterns of the volcanoes).A. The volcanoes appear randomly distributed over most of the Pacific OceanB. Many are found along the margins of this region and near islands or island chains like HawaiiC. Many volcanoes form national borders among the island countriesD. There are few volcanoes in the Pacific; as a result, there are no apparent trends regarding their spatial patternsUncheck the Hawaii and Pacific Ocean folder. Double-click and select Hawaii. Next, click on the Mauna Loa symbol in the Google Earth Viewer. Read about this volcano, located southwest of the city of Hilo, Hawai’I, USA.Question 12: What type of volcano is Mauna Loa?A. CompositeB. Cinder ConeC. ShieldD. Crater6Collapse and uncheck the GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES folder.ROCK TYPESAs noted in the Introduction, all rocks can be classified as one of three basic rock types: igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.Igneous rocksIgneous rocks are further divided into extrusive igneous rock and intrusive igneous rock.? Extrusive igneous rock is formed (cooled) on the Earth’s surface.? Intrusive igneous rock is formed (cooled) in the Earth. Unless there has been significant erosion of surface material, intrusive igneous rock are not easily detectable on the surface (Figure 1).Some intrusive igneous formations include:o Dikes – vertical intrusive rock that formed from cooled magma within fissures that cut across older rock. Dikes frequently differ in composition to the surrounding bedrock.o Sills – intrusive rocks formed in horizontal fissures. Sills are often situated between older layers of sedimentary rock.o Batholith – a large pluton, or mass of rock that cooled and solidified deep within the Earth. Some batholiths are several hundred miles long.Intrusive formations(in red)Figure 1. Igneous intrusive formation (Arbogast 2nd Ed).Expand the ROCK TYPES and Igneous Rocks folders.7Igneous rocks – Shiprock, NMDouble-click and expand the Shiprock, NM folder.This feature is the remnant of a throat of a volcano, with radiating dikes. This volcano erupted over 27 million years ago.Double-click the Ship Rock Tour link to view an animation.Click Photo 1 for a different view.Uncheck the Shiprock, NM folder.Igneous rocks – Stone Mountain, GADouble-click the Stone Mountain, GA folder.This is a large pluton near Atlanta, GA that was formed during the Devonian period in the Paleozoic Era.Double click the Stone Mountain Tour link to view an animation.Click Photo 2 for a different view.Uncheck the Stone Mountain, GA folder.Igneous rocks – Krafla, IcelandDouble-click the Krafla, Iceland folder.The dark areas are a lava flow from the Krafla volcano in Northern Iceland. The lava cooled formed basalt and rhyolite, which are extrusive igneous rocks.Double click the Krafla Tour link to view an animation.Click Photo 3 for a different view.Uncheck the Krafla, Iceland folder.Question 13: What is the difference between the two types of igneous rocks?8A. The ages of the rocks. Intrusive rocks are always olderB. Extrusive rocks were formed in water, intrusive rocks were notC. Intrusive rocks were formed in water, extrusive rocks were notD. Intrusive rocks were formed in the Earth, extrusive rocks were notSedimentary rocksSedimentary rocks are formed by the deposition of sediments (usually in a marine environment) that under pressure slowly turn into rock. Lithification (cementing of sediment into rock) is an important process in the formation of this type of rock.There are three board types of sedimentary rock: organic, clastic, and chemical precipitation.? Organic sedimentary rocks are formed from the deposition of carbon based material. Subjected to pressure, this material, over time, can form coal.? Clastic sedimentary rocks are sedimentary rocks composed of clasts or pieces of weathered and eroded rocks. They are classified by grain size and range from fine grained claystone (Figure 2) to coarse grained conglomerate (Figure 3).Figure 2. Claystone (Wikipedia).Figure 3. Conglomerate (Wikimedia).? Chemically precipitated sedimentary rocks are formed through the precipitation of calcium carbonate which is then deposited on the ocean floor. Over time, enough pressure can built such that lithification occurs creating this type of sedimentary rock. Limestone is a common example of a chemical precipitated sedimentary rock.9Expand the Sedimentary Rocks folder.Sedimentary rocks – West VirginiaDouble-click the West Virginia folder.This is a coal mine in West Virginia, where mountain top removal is a common way of mining this sedimentary rock. Coal is an economically important sedimentary rock worldwide as nearly 40 percent of the electricity generated comes from coal power plants (Worldcoal, 2006).Click Photo 4 for a different view.Uncheck the West Virginia folder.Sedimentary rocks – Grand CanyonDouble-click the Grand Canyon, AZ folder.The Grand Canyon is a showcase of clastic sedimentary rock. Erosion by the Colorado River, coupled with tectonic uplift, has exposed layers of different types of largely sedimentary rock dating back nearly 2 billion years to the Proterozoic period in the late Precambrian Era.Click the Grand Canyon Rock Layers folder to see an illustration of a cross section of the Grand Canyon.Question 14: Why are there no rock layers younger than the Kaibab formation?A. All the rock layers are younger than the Kaibab formationB. The Kaibab formation was the last layer to be depositedC. The Colorado River eroded younger layersD. The Great Unconformity is youngerClick Photo 5 to see various rock layers in the Grand Canyon.Uncheck the Grand Canyon, AZ folder.10Sedimentary rocks – Rocky MountainsDouble-click the Rocky Mountains folder.The Rocky Mountains in Canada are comprised primarily of limestone and shale, suggesting at one time this area was once covered by an ocean. Scientists estimate this limestone was created during the Paleozoic Era (350 million years ago), and that uplift to create the mountains began during the last half of the Mesozoic Era (180 million years ago) (Gadd, 2008).Click Photo 6 to see various rock layers in the Rocky Mountains.Question 15: Which type of sedimentary rock (organic, clastic or chemical precipitated) is present in this photo?A. OrganicB. ClasticC. IgneousD. Chemically precipitatedQuestion 16: Describe why the process of lithification is important in the formation of sedimentary rocks.A. It binds sediments into a solid mass through compactionB. It adds a lithium which chemically binds the sediments into a rockC. Lithification does not play a part in the formation of sedimentary rocksD. Lithification only plays a roles with clastic sedimentary rock formationUncheck the Rocky Mountains folder.Metamorphic rocksFigure 4. Gneiss, foliated (Wikimedia).11Metamorphic rocks are formed from igneous or sedimentary rocks that have been subjected to heat and pressure; in other words, the heat and pressure results in the rearrangement or recrystallization of minerals to form different minerals.Metamorphic rocks formed from igneous rocks are sometimes called meta-igneous. Likewise, meta-sedimentary rocks are metamorphic rocks formed from sedimentary rocks.Common metamorphic rocks include marble (from limestone) and gneiss (usually from granite).Metamorphic rocks are divided into two broad categories, foliated and non-foliated:? Foliated metamorphic rocks (Figure 3) exhibit banding as the minerals present align to form bands.? Non-foliated rocks (Figure 4) lack this banding.Metamorphoses can occur in two ways, namely contact metamorphism and regional metamorphism. The former happens over a small area and entails magma coming in direct contact with rock. The heat from the magma alters the crystal structure of the rock. The latter occurs over a much larger area and entails high heat and great pressure altering rock.Expand the Metamorphic Rocks folder.Metamorphic rocks – Jeff Davis PeakDouble-click and select the Jeff Davis Peak folder.This is Jeff Davis peak which is comprised primarily of quartzite, a metamorphic rock formed from sandstone.Double-click the Jeff Davis Peak Tour link to view an animation.Click Photo 7 to see various rock layers of quartzite.Uncheck the Jeff Davis Peak folder.Figure 5. Marble, non-foliated (Wikimedia).12Metamorphic rocks – Carrara, ItalyDouble-click and select the Carrara Italy folder.The white areas are marble quarries near Carrara, Italy, not far from Pisa. The area is well known for Carrara marble which is found in the surrounding mountains. This marble is used for statues and buildings such as the Pantheon in Rome.Click Photo 8 to see a Carrara marble quarry.Question 17: Why is contact metamorphism restricted to a small area?A. Because the body of protruding lava which causes contact metamorphism is relatively small in sizeB. Because the body of protruding magma causes contact metamorphism is relatively small in sizeC. Because only certain rocks can be metamorphosed and they are generally found in small quantitiesD. Because all metamorphoses are restricted to small areasCollapse and Uncheck the ROCK TYPES folder.EARTH’S INTERIORBy interpreting seismic waves from earthquakes, scientists have divided the Earth’s interior into three major sections: core, mantle, and crust.Click Earth’s Interior and use the illustration to identify the layers in the table below. Select the correct answer from the list provided below.LayerCompositionStructureDepthQ18IronLiquid2250 kmQ19Iron & NickelSolid1220 kmQ20Iron, Magnesium & SiliconSolid2230 kmQ21NickelViscous250-425 km13A. Lower MantleB. Outer coreC. Inner coreD. AsthenosphereE. Upper mantleF. LithosphereQuestion 22: Explain how the structure of rock changes as you go from the lithosphere through the asthenosphere and upper mantle.A. Solid rock, semi-solid rock, molten rockB. Solid rock, molten rock, semi-solid rockC. Semi-solid rock, molten rock, solid rockD. Molten rock, solid rock, semi-solid rockCollapse and Uncheck EARTH’S INTERIOR.VOLCANOESVolcanoes are divided into three types: cinder cone, composite, (or stratovolcano) and shield. These classifications are based largely on whether the eruption is fluid or explosive in nature.Expand the VOLCANOES folder. Double-click the Capulin Mountain Tour link to view an animation.This is Capulin Mountain in New Mexico. It is a cinder cone volcano. Cinder cone volcanoes are the smallest of the three types of volcanoes and are characterized by steep sides.Double click and check the Folsom, NM box.Double-click and select Folsom, NM.Question 23: What is the contour interval of this map?A. 1:24,000B. 20 metersC. 20 feetD. 192914Question 24: Based on the contour lines, what is the highest elevation on this volcano?A. 8,000 feetB. 8,128 feetC. 8,182 feetD. 8,218 feetQuestion 25: Based on the contour lines, what is the elevation in the center of the crater?A. 7,800 feetB. 7,775 feetC. 8,125 feetD. 7,900 feetUncheck Folsom, NM and then check Profile #1.Right-click Profile #1 and then select Show Elevation Profile.Question 26: What is the diameter of the volcano in miles?A. 0.75 milesB. 0.39 milesC. 0.93 milesD. 2.1 milesQuestion 27: What is the average slope of the profile line?A. 60.8%B. 794 feetC. 39.8%D. 91.2%Close the Elevation profile window and uncheck Profile #1.Double click the Mount Baker Tour link to view an animation.15Double-click and select Mt. Baker, WA.This is Mt. Baker in Washington State. It is a composite volcano, which grows over the course of several eruptions. They can remain inactive for hundreds of years, but when they do erupt, they tend to be quite explosive.Question 28: What is the contour interval, in feet, of this map?A. 1:24,000B. 40 metersC. 40 feetD. 1989Question 29: What is the highest elevation, in feet, on this volcano?A. 10,000 feetB. 10,700 feetC. 10,780 feetD. 10, 870 feetUncheck Mt. Baker, WA and then check Profile #2.Right-click Profile #2 and then select Show Elevation Profile.Question 30: What is the approximate diameter (in miles) of the volcano?A. 1.5 milesB. 7 milesC. 5.7 milesD. 2.6 milesQuestion 31: What is the average slope of the profile line?A. 89%B. 32%C. 92%D. 78%Close the Elevation profile window and uncheck Profile #2.Double click the Kilauea Tour link to view an animation.Double-click and select Kilauea Crater.16This is the Kilauea volcano on the island of Hawai’i. It is a shield volcano, whose eruptions are characterized as being fluid and non-explosive – notice the parking lot near the crater.Question 32: What is the highest elevation of a benchmark (look for “BM” on map) on this volcano in feet?A. 3,635 feetB. 3,885 feetC. 4,078 feetD. 3,524 feetQuestion 33: What is the elevation of the benchmark (denoted by an “X”) in Halema’uma’u Crater?A. 3,421 feetB. 4,231 feetC. 2,431 feetD. 3,412 feetUncheck Kilauea Crater and then check Profile #3.Right-click Profile #3 and then select Show Elevation Profile.Question 34: What is the approximate diameter of the volcano in miles?A. 24.5 milesB. 16.9 milesC. 32.8 milesD. 18.5 milesQuestion 35: What is the average slope of the profile line?A. 63.1%B. 3.3%C. 10.8%D. 2.9%Collapse and uncheck the VOLCANOES folder.17ROCK CYCLEThus far, we know how each type of rock is formed. This section addresses the rock cycle that examines the processes and conditions in which one rock type is changed into another.Click ROCK CYCLE and answer the following questions:Question 36: Which process changes igneous rock to sedimentary rock?A. Cooling that results in crystallization CoolingB. Heating and pressure which leads to meltingC. Heating and pressure which leads to recrystallizationD. Weathering, erosion and depositionQuestion 37: Which process changes sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock?A. Cooling that results in crystallizationB. Heating and pressure which leads to meltingC. Heating and pressure which leads to recrystallizationD. Weathering, erosion and depositionQuestion 38: Which process changes igneous rock to metamorphic rock?A. Cooling that results in crystallizationB. Heating and pressure which leads to meltingC. Heating and pressure which leads to recrystallizationD. Weathering, erosion and depositionQuestion 39: Which process changes metamorphic rock to sedimentary rock?A. Cooling that results in crystallizationB. Heating and pressure which leads to meltingC. Heating and pressure which leads to recrystallizationD. Weathering, erosion and depositionQuestion 40: Which process changes magma to igneous rock?A. Cooling that results in crystallizationB. Heating and pressure which leads to meltingC. Heating and pressure which leads to recrystallizationD. Weathering, erosion and depositionUncheck the ROCK CYCLE folder.18REFERENCESGadd, Ben (2008). Geology of the Rocky Mountains and Columbias. http://www.bengadd.com/Downloads/Geology%20of%20the%20Rockies%20and%20Columbias%202008.pdf. [Date Accessed January 11, 2012]World Coal Association. 2006. http://www.worldcoal.org/coal/uses-of-coal/coal-electricity/. [Date Accessed January 11, 2012]

Was this move due to Google’s stagnant share price and an attempt to pacify investors?

Please read Case 1 from the section on the case studies “Alphabet Inc.: Reorganizing Google” from your textbook and provide a minimum of eight (8) APA formatted papers (and at least six (6) peer-reviewed resources) Please make sure that your writing should be analytical and includes the followings:? The effect of the event that happened in 2015 on Google’s stock prices; please explain this by preparing a table that shows historical data.o Was this move due to Google’s stagnant share price and an attempt to pacify investors?? Analyze the effect of Google’s decision to restructure itself under a new holding after 2015.? Evaluate whether the expansion of Google Inc. into non-core businesses, including self-driving cars, life sciences research, high-speed Internet access, and investment divisions was a good move for Google. Please provide historical data to prove your points.? Describe how the restructuring has made the company’s competitiveness stronger in the market and increased profitability and company valuation?? Finally, if you conclude that this move was beneficial for Google, explain the economic ground for this profitability:? Diversification,? Higher market share,? Economies of scale, or? Something else

Compute the percentage total return.

HW 9 Fundamentals of corporate financeQ.1Initial Price 79Dividend Paid 1.45Ending Share Price 71CalculateTotal ReturnDividend YieldCapital Gains YieldQ2.Suppose a stock had an initial price of $72 per share, paid a dividend of $2.60 per share during the year, and had an ending share price of $84.Compute the percentage total return. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))Total return % Q3Suppose a stock had an initial price of $52 per share, paid a dividend of $1.00 per share during the year, and had an ending share price of $62.What was the dividend yield and the capital gains yield? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))Dividend yield % Capital gains yield % Q.6ReturnsYear X Y1 12 % 23 %2 15 273 – 12 – 134 11 115 10 17Using the returns shown above, calculate the average returns, the variances, and the standard deviations for X and Y (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final percentage answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16) and variances to 5 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16161))X YAverage returns % % Variances Standard deviations % % Q8A stock has had returns of 17.22 percent, 12.30 percent, 6.21 percent, 27.46 percent, and ?13.74 percent over the past five years, respectively.What was the holding period return for the stock? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))Holding-period return % Q10A stock has had returns of 16 percent, 23 percent, 15 percent, ?11 percent, 30 percent, and ?5 percent over the last six years.What are the arithmetic and geometric returns for the stock? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answers to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))Arithmetic return % Geometric return % Ques. 9Q 9.What are the portfolio weights for a portfolio that has 134 shares of Stock A that sell for $44 per share and 114 shares of Stock B that sell for $34 per share? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answers to 4 decimal places. (e.g., 32.1616))Portfolio weightsStock AStock BQ10.You own a portfolio that is 30 percent invested in Stock X, 20 percent in Stock Y, and 50 percent in Stock Z. The expected returns on these three stocks are 9 percent, 15 percent, and 11 percent, respectively. What is the expected return on the portfolio? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))Portfolio expected return % Q11Based on the following information:Rate of Return If State OccursState of Probability ofEconomy State of Economy Stock A Stock BRecession 0.22 0.1 ? 0.17Normal 0.52 0.13 0.12Boom 0.26 0.18 0.29Calculate the expected return for the two stocks. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answers to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))Expected returnStock A % Stock B % Calculate the standard deviation for the two stocks. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answers to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))Standard deviationStock A % Stock B % Q12.A stock has a beta of 1.04, the expected return on the market is 10%, and the risk free rat is 3.5%.What must the expected return on this stock be?(Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answers to 2 decimal places.)Expected Return %

Recognize a contingent liability if in attorney’s opinion liability is probable.

Ask attorney if liability from the lawsuit is probable, reasonably possible, or remote.Recognize a contingent liability if in attorney’s opinion liability is probable.What is the entry assuming 1 year liability?Show the journal entry to record the legal liability arising from the potential lawsuit. (If you find there is no liability, show the entry needed if there were liability)

Write a 2–3-page report on the professional organizations integrating information from the journal articles.

For this assignment, you will examine the various associations in psychology as they relate to your interests in psychology. For example, if you are interested in Forensic Psychology you would research professional organizations or associations associated with Forensic Psychology.For this assignment, you will choose two professional organizations.Find two recent scholarly journal articles (within the last 2–3 years) related to the two fields of psychology for the professional organizations you have chosen.Write a 2–3-page report on the professional organizations integrating information from the journal articles.

Write a 1- to 2-page recommendation paper outlining methods the company should consider to protect access to data, including recommendations for policies to be enacted that will improve data security.

1.Create a 1-page table in Microsoft® Word or Excel® listing a minimum of five threats using the column headers Threat to Data-at-Rest, Confidentiality/Integrity/Availability, and Suggestion on Countering the Threat.In the Confidentiality/Integrity/Availability column, identify whether each of the following are affected:ConfidentialityIntegrityAvailabilitySome or all of the three (Confidentiality, Integrity, and/or Availability)Include suggestions on how to counter each threat listed.Place your list in the 3 columns of a table in a Microsoft® Word or Excel® document.2.You have been hired as a security specialist by a company to provide methods and recommendations to create a more secure environment for company data.Write a 1- to 2-page recommendation paper outlining methods the company should consider to protect access to data, including recommendations for policies to be enacted that will improve data security.3.Assume that a security model is needed for the protection of information in your class.In a 1/2- to 1-page paper, describe the RMF and how it relates to the CIA concepts and expands on them. Explain how this framework is used to address the need to protect information in your class.

Identify potential weaknesses from either the Aircraft Solutions or Quality Web Design Company

Course Project: Security Assessmentand RecommendationsOverview | Guidelines | Grading Rubrics | Best PracticesThis course does involve a lot of technical information and theory, but what really matters is how this knowledge can be used to identify and remediate real-world security issues. What you learn in this course should be directly applicable to your work environment. The course project that you will complete is designed to further this goal. In the first part of the project, you will choose an organization from one of two given scenarios (below) andidentify potential security weaknesses, and in the second part of the project, you will recommend solutions. The first part of the project is due in Week 3, and the second part of the project, along with the first part (presumably revised based on instructor feedback) is due in Week 6. This project constitutes a significant portion of your overall grade. This is an individual assignment and may not be completed in teams.Phase I – Identify potential weaknesses from either the Aircraft Solutions or Quality Web Design CompanyIn this phase, you will choose either Aircraft Solutions or Quality Web Design as the company you will work with. The scenarios are in Doc Sharing in the Course Project select area.You will then identify potential security weaknesses.Security weaknesses – You must choose two from the following three areas (hardware, software, and policy – excluding password policies) and identify an item that requires improved security.Todefine the asset or policy with sufficient detail to justify your assessment, your assessment must include:· the vulnerability associated with the asset or policy· the possible threats against the asset or policy· the likelihood that the threat will occur (risk)· the consequences to mission critical business processes should the threat occur· how the organization’s competitive edge will be affected should the threat occurTo clarify an item that requires improved security, you must identify one of these items:· one hardware and one software weakness· one hardware and one policy weakness· one software and one policy weaknessOther required elements include:· Cover sheet· APA-style· In-text citations and Reference section· Minimum length 3 pages, maximum length 5 pages (not counting cover sheet, diagram(s), references). Do not exceed the maximum length.Phase II: the Course Project (comprised of Phase I and II) – Recommend solutions to the potential weaknesses from either the Aircraft Solutions or Quality Web Design CompanyIn this phase of the project you will include Part I (presumably improved as needed based upon Week 3 feedback) and then you will recommend solutions for the security weaknesses you identified in the Phase I.Definition of the solution – Hardware solutions must include vendor, major specifications with an emphasis on the security features, and location of placement with diagram. Software solutions must include vendor andmajor specifications, with an emphasis on security features. Policy solutions must include the complete portion of the policy that addresses the weakness identified. Any outsourced solution must include the above details and the critical elements of the service level agreement.Justification – You must address the efficacy of the solution in terms of the identified threats and vulnerabilities; the cost of the solution, including its purchase (if applicable); and its implementation, including training and maintenance.Impact on business processes – You must discuss any potential positive or negative effects of the solution on business processes and discuss the need for a trade-off between security and business requirements using quantitative rather than simply qualitative statements.Other required elements include:· Cover sheet· APA-style· In-text citations and Reference section· 5 reference minimum· Minimum length of solutions: 6 pages, maximum length 10 pages (not counting cover sheet, diagram(s), references). Do not exceed the maximum length.The course project will consist of two deliverables:Phase I (Identify potential weaknesses from either the Aircraft Solutions or Quality Web Design Company); and Phase II: the Course Project (comprised of Phases I and II – Recommend solutions to the potential weaknesses from either the Aircraft Solutions or Quality Web Design Company).The grading standards for each deliverable areas follows:Phase I (Identify potential weaknesses from either the Aircraft Solutions or Quality Web Design Company)CategoryPointsDescriptionSecurity Weaknesses80Identifies two plausible and significant weaknesses from required list (hardware, software, policy). Includes realistic vulnerability(s) associated with the asset or policy, plausible and likely threats against the asset or policy, an estimation of the likelihood that the threat will occur (risk), the consequences to mission critical business processes should the threat occur, and how the organization’s competitive edge will be affected should the threat occur.Presentation20Writing quality and flow demonstrates a graduate-level writing competency and does not contain misspellings, poor grammar, incorrect punctuation, and questionable sentence structure (syntax errors).Total100A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.Phase II – the Course Project (comprised of Phase I and II) – Recommend solutions to the potential weaknesses from either the Aircraft Solutions or Quality Web Design CompanyCategoryPointsDescriptionSecurity Weaknesses60Identifies two plausible and significant weaknesses from required list (hardware, software, policy). Includes realistic vulnerability(s) associated with the asset or policy, plausible and likely threats against the asset or policy, an estimation of likelihood that the threat will occur (risk), the consequences to mission critical business processes should the threat occur, and how the organization’s competitive edge will be affected should the threat occurDefinition of Solution30Includes vendor andmajor specifications, and identifies the relevant security features as related to the weakness identified. If hardware, includes location of placement with diagram. Policy solutions include the complete portion of the policy that effectively address the weakness identified. Any outsourced solution must include the above details and the critical elements of the service level agreement.Justification30Demonstrates the efficacy of the solution in terms of the identified threats and vulnerabilities. Includes complete costs, including purchase, implementation, training, and maintenance as needed.Impact on Business Processes25Addresses plausible, potential positive, or negative effects on business processes. Discusses trade-off between security and business requirements using quantitative statements.Presentation25Writing quality and flow demonstrates a graduate-level writing competency and does not contain misspellings, poor grammar, incorrect punctuation, and questionable sentence structure (syntax errors).Total170A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.Course projects cause many students anxiety. Some anxiety is probably healthy; it means you want to do a good job. But too much anxiety usually interferes with performance. Here are some tips you may want to consider as you plan and create your course project.1.Read the Course Project Requirements and the Course Project Sample Template (in Doc Sharing) early. Here’s why: if you have in mind the required specifications of the assignment as you start the weekly assignments and other activities, you’ll be able to recognize when you come across information that you might want to use in your project.2.Keep a separate project notebook. Don’t worry about keeping it highly organized and documented; just jot down ideas as they come to you. You’ll be surprised how much anxiety you prevent by simply having ideas ready when you sit down to write.3.Use the “mull” method. This means spend a few days mulling over the assignment. Don’t force yourself to think about it, but, if you’ve read over the project requirements and have your project notebook with you as you do your regular class activities and your regular daily activities, your brain will work on the assignment all by itself. As it does so, more ideas will come to you and all you have to do is jot them down.4.Don’t try to write the paper from the beginning to the end correctly the first time. If you do, you’ll probably forget all kinds of things and your sentence structure and word choice, not to mention spelling and grammar, will likely not be as good as it should be. Don’t edit as you write. Just write. That way the ideas can come out with less effort. Edit later.5.Use your text to help you get ideas. For example, when considering vulnerabilities, check the index at the back of the text for the word “vulnerabilities” and browse through those pages. When you’re designing the network, look through the chapter on security in networks.6.Use available sources such as the DeVry Library, our course Lectures, discussions, other books, journals, the Internet, and so forth.7.Keep a digital notebook. When you find an interesting article (or even an article that looks as if it could be useful), copy it and paste it into your document along with the address (URL), date, author, and so forth. You can read through these later and keep what seems useful and discard the rest.8.Make a schedule and keep to it. For example, you may set aside an hour to research topics. Use the suggestion in #7, pasting down articles and parts of articles to read later. Set aside another hour or two later to read through the material you collected. If it’s of no use, delete it so that your digital notebook becomes more refined and useful. If you start work early and schedule smallish times to do your work, you’ll find that, a) you learn a lot more, b) you have much less anxiety, and c) you end up with a better grade. Try it!9.Ask questions. The Q & A forum in the threaded discussions in the course shell is an excellent place to ask questions. This isn’t cheating; this is working together to increase everyone’s knowledge. You’re not asking someone to write your paper, you’re asking for ideas (or answering other students’ questions). Contact your instructor with questions. Your instructor is the expert on what is expected, so use this resource.10.Read about APA-style citations by clicking the link, APA Guidelines for Citing Sources, near the bottom of the Course Syllabus. You will save a lot of time by addressing these style issues as you write your paper rather than trying to do this at the end.11.Once you’ve written your rough draft, start the editing process:•Look over the Course Project Requirements, particularly the Grading Standards, and make sure that you’ve addressed every element that is required.•Remove any unnecessary sentences or phrases. This project is not supposed to be long (remember that there is a 12-page maximum for the final project – not counting the cover page, graphics, references, etc.), it’s supposed to be good. Any extra wording should be deleted. For example, “All of these weaknesses happen on a regular base and in order to make sure that they do not occur, the company needs to step in and make modification that will not only correct existing issues but prevent future ones as well,” could be written effectively as, “These vulnerabilities are ongoing and action needs to be taken.”•The key to good technical or business (and some would say creative) writing is being clear and effective. Don’t try to make the paper sound “educated.” For example, instead of writing“This document is set forth to identify and address potential security issues…,” just say what you need to say. Much better would have been, “This report addresses security issues….” This type of clear writing is a lot easier on the writer and on the reader.•When you use an acronym for the first time, spell it out. For example, “…the use of a VPN (virtual private network) is common among….” After that, just use the acronym.•Whenever you use pronouns like “it” or “they” that refer to something mentioned earlier, be sure that it is clear to what or to whom “it” or “they” refer. For example, “The company has implemented a firewall at corporate headquarters and a packet filtering router at the branch office. It has functioned well since then.” In this case, the “It” could refer to the company, the firewall, the headquarters, the branch office, or the packet filtering router. Clearer would be, “The company has implemented a firewall at corporate headquarters and a packet filtering router at the branch office. Network perimeter security has functioned well since then.”•Read your work out loud. You may find lots of little mistakes and sentence structure errors this way.•Use spell check and grammatical correction features of your word processing software, but don’t rely on them. Correctly spelled words will two often be red as bean write when they are whey off.•Proofread when you are not tired and when you have had some time away from your work on the paper. Your goal should be to catch ALL mistakes or omissions. Professional or academic papers that contain errors send a message to the reader that a) you are not a reliable source of information or b) you don’t care about the reader. Neither of these may be true but, that’s the message you send when you send errors.•Be sure that all ideas that you got from outside sources are accompanied by an in-text citation (not a footnote) and that the in-text citation refers to an item in the References section. Be sure to use APA-style.•As much as possible, avoid direct quotations. Only use direct quotations when necessary. For example, “…as Bill Gates once famously said, ‘No one will ever need more than 640K of memory’….” Since the writer is stating a specific (and silly) idea expressed by a well-known person, this little direct quotation is appropriate. But longer “cut-and-paste” sections are almost always unnecessary in this project, and most instructors don’t feel comfortable giving you a grade for a paper that was, to any significant extent, written by someone else. Usually a paper that contains more than 15-20% direct quotations is considered unacceptable. Some instructors think even this is way too high. When in doubt, contact the instructor. In any case, if you use a lot of direct quotations, expect to receive a poor grade and, if you use ANY direct quotation, be sure to use quotation marks and an in-text citation. If you don’t, you risk disciplinary action for violation of the academic integrity policy. See the course syllabus for more details.Of all these tips, probably the most important are: start early and ask questions. Your instructor is committed to helping you get the most out of the course. If you start early, you’ll be able to ask questions that will save you time and effort. If you wait until the last minute, you’ll be stressed and won’t have time to incorporate feedback from your instructor.GOOD LUCK AND GOOD WRITING!

Identify 1 motivational theory and 1 leadership theory, and discuss their relevance to global human resource management.

In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words)Assignment DetailsGlobalization affects the management and the motivation efforts required to manage and motivate a culturally diverse workforce.Identify 1 motivational theory and 1 leadership theory, and discuss their relevance to global human resource management. Discuss how these will affect employees within a company.Review and consider the theories presented by 2 of your peers.One approach to your replies is to share your thoughts. Address additional supporting reasons on the importance of the theories presented. Another approach would be to expand on the discussion. Provide your perspective by introducing examples and possible outcomes.

Understand the role of governments when entering into new markets

Case Study Goals:Understand the role of governments when entering into new marketsApply cultural considerations in adapting a global brand to a local contextCritically assess marketing implementation strategies.Identify potential country markets that match with a company’s core competencies.Demonstrate critical thinking and effective writing skills consistent with a 400-level college course.Case Study Objectives:Understand how a company’s management orientation can direct their approach to foreign market entryDemonstrate understanding and application of the external environments affecting global marketing activitiesList, describe and apply the different modes of foreign market entryAnalyze qualitative country and business facts and their implication on global marketing strategyMake and defend your country selection and business decisionsDevelop critical thinking skills by demonstrating ability to apply global marketing concepts to a particular situationDemonstrate college-level writing skills consistent with a 400-level course.Please answer the following questions:The two from the Case Study itself:What has made Conexia successful so far?How will the U.S market be different from what Conexia has seen in Argentina?Additional questions to answer:Based on the case narrative, identify two issues challenging Conexia’s current operation and decision. What would you recommend to Conexia to solve those challenges?For its next expansion project, what country and city would you recommend for Conexia? Be sure to explain your rationale in terms of why that country/city would be an attractive expansion strategy.Study the case and list three strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to Conexia entering the US market. Remember that in a SWOT analysis, strengths and weaknesses are internal. Opportunities and threats are external.Case Study Goals:Understand the role of governments when entering into new marketsApply cultural considerations in adapting a global brand to a local contextCritically assess marketing implementation strategies.Identify potential country markets that match with a company’s core competencies.Demonstrate critical thinking and effective writing skills consistent with a 400-level college course.Case Study Objectives:Understand how a company’s management orientation can direct their approach to foreign market entryDemonstrate understanding and application of the external environments affecting global marketing activitiesList, describe and apply the different modes of foreign market entryAnalyze qualitative country and business facts and their implication on global marketing strategyMake and defend your country selection and business decisionsDevelop critical thinking skills by demonstrating ability to apply global marketing concepts to a particular situationDemonstrate college-level writing skills consistent with a 400-level course.PREPAREyour Case Study as follows:Carefully read the case once for a review and then a second time for specific content information. Be sure to give special emphasis on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the organization. Be prepared to discuss the organization in terms of mode of entry, operational policies as well as extent of customization based on cultural considerations.Thoroughly read the chapters in the weekly conferences and conduct additional outside research on country and business resources.Review the following global marketing topics to ensure you understand the marketing principles and can demonstrate you can apply them in this case. Be sure you understand all of the global marketing concepts covered in this case and review these concepts in the course modules if needed:Marketing environmentManagement orientationsForeign market entryGlobal branding principlesProduct developmentBrandingPricingPromotionDistributionSWOT analysis3. Prepare thoughtful answers to the questions being asked!4. FollowALLthe guidelines for writing and submitting your Written Assignment5. The Written Assignment should be 4 pages except cover and reference pages

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