How is the company you selected from the Approved Company List accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public?

Part 1: Corporate Social Responsibility – Your Selected CompanyUsing the information covered in Chapter 3 of your textbook, briefly define corporate social responsibility (CSR).How is the company you selected from the Approved Company List accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public?Find a current event or activity in the past 1-2 years in which your selected company went above and beyond to demonstrate CSR, or where they may have sorely failed. In your post, provide the good or bad deed. Do your findings change or enhance the way you will support the company in the future?Support your response by integrating source evidence using SWS-style citations. The textbook may be used as a source.

Is this issue about more than what is legal or what is most efficient? If so, how?

Follow the steps in the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Making an Ethical Decision framework. Here is a link to the framework: How to Make an Ethical Decision (Links to an external site.) Include all 10 steps of the model in your analysis listed below Recognize an Ethical Issue 1. Could this decision or situation be damaging to someone or to some group? Does this decision involve a choice between a good and bad alternative, or perhaps between two “goods” or between two “bads”? 2. Is this issue about more than what is legal or what is most efficient? If so, how?Get the Facts 3. What are the relevant facts of the case? What facts are not known? Can I learn more about the situation? Do I know enough to make a decision? 4. What individuals and groups have an important stake in the outcome? Are some concerns more important? Why? 5. What are the options for acting? Have all the relevant persons and groups been consulted? Have I identified creative options? Evaluate Alternative Actions 6. Evaluate the options by asking the following questions: n Which option will produce the most good and do the least harm? (The Utilitarian Approach) n Which option best respects the rights of all who have a stake? (The Rights Approach) n Which option treats people equally or proportionately? (The Justice Approach) n Which option best serves the community as a whole, not just some members? (The Common Good Approach) n Which option leads me to act as the sort of person I want to be? (The Virtue Approach) Make a Decision and Test It 7. Considering all these approaches, which option best addresses the situation? 8. If I told someone I respect—or told a television audience—which option I have chosen, what would they say? Act and Reflect on the Outcome 9. How can my decision be implemented with the greatest care and attention to the concerns of all stakeholders? 10. How did my decision turn out and what have I learned from this specific situation? Markkula Center for Applied Ethics scu.edu/ethics Copyright © Suggested FormatParagraph 1- Introduction/Recognize and Ethical Issue. Describe an ethical issue that you have faced in your clinical practice or as a nurse leader. Describe if this issue is about what is legal or what is most efficient.Paragraph 2- Get the Facts- What are the relevant facts? What facts are not known? Do I know enough to make a decision? What individuals and groups have an important stake in the outcome? What are the options for acting? Have all relevant persons and groups been consulted?Paragraphs 3 & 4- Evaluate Alternative Actions- Which option best respects the rights of all who have a stake? (The Rights Approach). Which option treats people equally or proportionately? (The Justice Approach). Which option best serves the community as a whole, not just some members? (The Common Good Approach). Which option leads me to act as the sort of person I want to be? (The Virtue Approach).Paragraph 5- Make a Decision and Test It- Considering all these approaches, which option best addresses the situation? If I told someone I respect—or told a television audience—which option I have chosen, what would they say?Paragraph 6-Act- How can my decision be implemented with the greatest care and attention to the concerns of all stakeholders? Paragraph 7- Reflect on the Outcome- How did my decision turn out and what have I learned from this specific situation?Paragraph 8- Write a final reflection paragraph for a conclusion addressing how you can use this decision-making framework in your future work as a DNP-prepared nurse. Include implications for future practice or leadership roles.

How does it impact citizens, states, and the world?

Listen to this podcast on the Entrepreneurial Government and answer these questions in a total of about 250 words total.How does it impact citizens, states, and the world?Why is this important to understand this issue now?How would you solve these issues?

What would be its WACC at the optimal capital structure?

Complete four problems evaluating optimal capital structure and the financial health of a firm, addressing optimal capital structure, break-even analysis, WACC and optimal capital structure, and cost of trade credit and bank loan.IntroductionBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:Competency 2: Evaluate the financial health of the firm.Formulate the break-even analysis.Calculate cost of trade credit and bank loan.Competency 4: Evaluate optimal capital structure.Calculate the optimal capital structure.Calculate the WACC and optimal capital structure.InstructionsFor this assessment, complete Problems 1–4 evaluating optimal capital structure and the financial health of a firm. You may solve the problems algebraically, or you may use a financial calculator or an Excel spreadsheet. In addition to your solution to each computational problem, you must show the supporting work leading to your solution to receive credit for your answer. Note the following:You may need an HP 10B II business calculator.You may use Word or Excel, but you will find Excel to be most helpful for creating spreadsheets.If you choose to solve the problems algebraically, be sure to show your computations.If you use a financial calculator, show your input values.If you use an Excel spreadsheet, show your input values and formulas.Problem 1: Optimal Capital StructureXYZ Inc. is setting its target capital structure. The CFO of XYZ Inc. believes that the optimal debt-to-capital ratio is between 25 percent and 60 percent. Her staff derived following the projections. Various debt levels were considered.Debt/Capital Ratio Projected EPS Projected Stock PriceDept/Capital RatioProjected EPSProjected Stock Price25%$4.20$40.0035%$4.45$41.5045%$4.75$41.2560%$4.50$40.59Assuming that the firm uses only debt and common equity, what is XYZ’s optimal capital structure? At what debt-to-capital ratio is the company’s WACC minimized?Problem 2: Break-Even AnalysisXYZ Inc. sells photoframes for $20 each. The fixed costs are $60,000, and variable costs are $7 per photoframe.What is the firm’s gain or loss at sales of 6,000 photoframes? At 15,000 photoframes?How would the break-even point be affected if the selling price was raised to $25? How is this analysis significant?If the selling price was raised to $25 but variable costs rose to $13 a unit, what would happen to the break-even point?Problem 3: WACC and Optimal Capital StructureThis problem is easiest to complete in Excel. Structure consists of only debt and common equity. XYZ’s finance department staff created the following table showing the firm’s debt cost at different debt levels:Debt-to-Capital RatioEquity-to-Capital RatioDebt-to-Equity RatioBond RatingBefore-Tax Cost of Debt0.01.00.00A6.0%0.20.80.25BBB7.0%0.40.60.67BB9.0%0.60.41.50C11.0%0.80.24.00D14.0%XYZ uses the CAPM to estimate its cost of common equity and estimates that the risk-free rate is 4 percent, the market risk premium is 7 percent, and its tax rate is 35 percent. XYZ estimates that if it had no debt, its “unlevered” beta would be 1.5.What would be its WACC at the optimal capital structure? What would the firm’s optimal capital structure be?If XYZ’s managers anticipate that the company’s business risk will increase in the future, what effect would this likely have on the firm’s target capital structure?If Congress were to dramatically increase the corporate tax rate, what effect would this likely have on XYZ’s target capital structure?Problem 4: Cost of Trade Credit and Bank LoanXYZ Inc. buys $10 million of materials (net of discounts) on terms of 3/5, net 60, and it currently pays on the 5th day and takes discounts. XYZ plans to expand, which will mean additional financing.If XYZ decides to forgo discounts, could it obtain much additional credit?What would be the nominal and effective cost of that credit?What would be the effective cost of the bank loan if the company could get the funds from a bank at a rate of 8 percent and if the interest was paid monthly? All of this should be based on a 365-day year.Should XYZ use bank debt or additional trade credit? Explain.Competencies MeasuredBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:Competency 2: Evaluate the financial health of the firm.Formulate the break-even analysis.Calculate cost of trade credit and bank loan.Competency 4: Evaluate optimal capital structure.Calculate the optimal capital structure.Calculate the WACC and optimal capital structure.

how do you use kinesics and what does that communicate about you?

In our module on NVC, we learned about nonverbal communication and how it interacts with and compliments verbal communication. We also discovered that the majority of the message meaning comes from nonverbal communication. This chapter list and explains 9 types of nonverbal communication; kinesics, haptics, physical appearance, artifacts, proxemics, environmental factors, chronemics, paralanguage and silence.To answer this exploratory question choose five (5) of the nine (9) types and write a paragraph on each explaining what it communicates nonverbally about you. For example how do you use kinesics and what does that communicate about you? Do people sometimes misinterpret what your face and body motions mean? What do your artifacts say about you, if anything? Do you think your gender (gender affiliation/identification) impacts your nonverbal communication or others’ perceptions of your nonverbal communication? Do you think your native culture impacts your nonverbal communication?

What is the purpose or the point of terrorism?

***REPLY TO EACH POST 100 WORDS MIN EACH SINGLE SPACE*** 1. Discussion Questions: What is the purpose or the point of terrorism?The definition of terrorism from the Britannica dictionary is “terrorism, the calculated use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby to bring about a particular political objective. Terrorism has been practiced by political organizations with both rightist and leftist objectives, by nationalistic and religious groups, by revolutionaries, and even by state institutions such as armies, intelligence services, and police.” In the simplest terms terrorism is the act of using fear through violence or the threat of violence to receive a desired result. Why are innocent people attacked? Often soft targets are chosen for a statement. If it was a force on force attack it could go unnoticed, but when innocent people are attacked it makes a huge statement to the masses. It strikes fear center stage and makes people who normally feel safe realize that even they can be a target.The three terrorism events that I chose are the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, The subway attacks in Japan, and Operation cyclone with the Al Qaeda. October 23, 1983, two truck bombs struck buildings in Beirut, Lebanon. The attack killed 307 people including American and French service members taking part in military peacekeeping operation during the Lebanese Civil War. A group called Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the bombings and said that the aim was to force the peacekeepers out of Lebanon. The attacks eventually led to the withdrawal of the international peacekeeping force from Lebanon. Why was this important? At this time in history the United States was the world’s largest superpower and through the attack of 2 vehicle born IED’s by a small group of terrorists it caused a with draw and the destabilization of the entire region. This would set the board for later David on Goliath like attacks all over the world. March 1995, in Tokyo, Japan, by members of the cult movement Aum Shinrikyo coordinated attacks on several targets to include the Tokyo Subway system. the terrorist released sarin on three lines of the Tokyo Metro during rush hour, killing 13 people and severely injuring 50. The attack was directed against trains passing through Kasumigaseki and Nagatacho, where the Japanese parliament is headquartered in Tokyo. The group, led by Shoko Asahara, had already carried out several assassinations and terrorist attacks using sarin, including the Matsumoto sarin attack nine months earlier. The Groups mission was to take overpower of Japan and start world war 3. Why was this important? For the first time in modern history a small home grown group of terrorist extremist came close to completely destroying and modern government and trying to put them selves in power. This showed the world that attacks don’t always come from outside one’s own boarders. Born out of the cold war in December of 1979 the Al Qaeda was originally an ally of the United States. In 1985 Operation cyclone was created by the CIA to fund and train the Al Qaeda in order to help in the war against Russia. During this time the U.S. provided funding, training, weapons, tactics, and intelligences. After aiding in the defeat of the Soviet Union and it’s withdraw from Afghanistan in 1989 Al Qaeda wanted to expand their operations globally, and through this they became any enemy of the United States. The tools provided in the 1980s would later be the same that provided the means for several terror attacks on the United States to include the USS Cole and September 11. Why was this important? It would later become a lesson in that the friends of yesterday can become enemies tomorrow and would pave the path to our modern understanding of the political terror environment as we all know today. 2. The purpose and point of Terrorism are to damage or otherwise influence to some affect the national integrity, stability, or culture of the target of the terrorist act. Terrorists and those who participate in such acts of terror and destruction are motivated by many varying reasons, whether through economical disparities, cultural and religious differences, or the desire for a shift or change in the governing power. Each respective group will have varying reasons as to why they believe their acts are justified and each one has a differing goal they work toward. These acts of terror to bring about change can and often are brought about internationally as well and need not be confined to the country or area these individuals are based out of. Additionally, by targeting civilians they gain the attention and platform that they believe they need to spread whichever message they deem the most important and, by killing noncombatants, often gains far more attention as opposed to those who may be killed in the line of duty.Three important moments of modern terrorism are: the suicide bombings of the hotels in Baghdad, the Isis insurgents gaining control of Mosul, and the most recent event in which a suicide bomber destroyed a Shi’ite Mosque in Pakistan. The suicide bombing of the hotels in Baghdad resulted from the hanging of Ali Hassan al-Majid, a major player of Al Qaeda and cousin to Saddam Hussein. This act occurred January 25th, 2010. These acts of terror were likely in response to his death by hanging which was enacted by the government. In this act, many noncombatants were killed in response to the government executing one of their head individuals. This led to Al Qaeda further reorganizing as more of their higher founders were continuing to be killed. The second example wherein Isis insurgents gained control of Mosul shows that these organizations can be incredibly resourceful and think very strategically. This act occurred June 4th through the 10th, 2014. In their assault of the city, careful planning and strategy was utilized alongside mass quantities of suicide bombings to enact mass casualties. The tenacity and abilities of the group showed that these groups were learning how to operate as a whole and become far more organized in their acts of terror. Finally, one of the more recent acts of terror involves a suicide bombing of a Shi’ite Mosque in Pakistan. This act occurred March 4th, 2022. In this act of terrorism, a suicide bomber attacked the mosque with the intent on killing as many practitioners as possible, likely in retaliation for their differing religious beliefs.

Between the “English Rule” and the “American Rule”, which do you think is more fair, and why?

This week’s lesson discusses the purposes of ADR, the nature of conflict, and the parties thereto. Consider and comment on the following questions:Between the “English Rule” and the “American Rule”, which do you think is more fair, and why? What are your thoughts on the reality that it is sometimes cheaper for a party to settle a legal dispute even when he or she is not at fault? Is ADR an adequate solution for this?Think of a recent conflict you had with someone. Describe how the conflict evolved in terms of the five stages discussed in the lesson.

Discuss the principles of research and evidence-based practice and how to effectively implement them for advanced practice nurses.

Discuss the principles of research and evidence-based practice and how to effectively implement them for advanced practice nurses.

Describe a suitable study in which a research scientist would want to make use of a t-test instead of any of the other statistical operations discussed thus far

Chapter 11Describe a suitable study in which a research scientist would want to make use of a t-test instead of any of the other statistical operations discussed thus farDescribe the differences between a dependent samples test and an independent samples test.A researcher wants to test the hypothesis that defendants who plead guilty are sentenced more leniently than those who insist on going to trial. The researcher measures the plea decision as guilty plea or trial and the sentence as the number of months of incarceration to which defendants were sentenced.what is the independent variable?what is the level of measurement of the independent variable?what is the dependent variable?what is the level of measurement of the dependent variable?4. A researcher wants to test the hypothesis that defendants who are released on bail are more likely to be convicted than those who are unable to post bail or are denied it. The researcher measures pretrial release as released or detained and calculates the proportion within each group that is convicted.what is the independent variable?what is the level of measurement of the independent variable?what is the dependent variable?what is the level of measurement of the dependent variable?

Considering Mr. D’s advanced age, what are the benefits/risks associated with providing life-sustaining measures?

Directions:Consider the scenario below, then follow the instructions underneath it to complete the discussion. If appropriate, support your position with credible resources/examples/evidence and provide APA references.Mr. DMr. D is a 90-year-old man who was admitted to the hospital with complaints of nausea, vomiting, left arm pain, and chest pain. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is performed, and he is diagnosed as having a myocardial infarction. Mr. D has a long history of comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes, and congestive heart failure (CHF). With this in mind, the physician asks Mr. D if he wants life-sustaining measures taken (e.g., CPR, mechanical ventilation, etc.) should he experience cardiopulmonary arrest. Mr. D tells the physician that he wants all measures taken to save his life.Imagine that you are the nurse assigned to provide care to Mr. D, and address the following:Considering Mr. D’s advanced age, what are the benefits/risks associated with providing life-sustaining measures?What factors should you consider based on the Mr. D’s age and health history?If Mr. D were your family member, how would you respond to his decision?

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