What was the degree of operating leverage in 2013?
Stanley appliances producewashing machines and dryers. The company’s external income statements for the last two years are given below:2012 2013 2014?Units Sold 150,000 195,000Sales Revenue$ 2,160,000$ 2,700,000Cost of Goods Sold 1,358,000 1,718,000Gross Margin 802,000982,000
S, G & A 210,000 210,000Net Operating Income $ 592,000 $ 772,000The company has no beginning or ending inventories. Manufacturing costs are mixed, while S,G&A costs are strictly fixed.Required:1. Use the “high-low” method to estimate the variable manufacturing cost per unit and the total fixed manufacturing cost.Variable Mfg. cost per unit =Total Fixed Mfg. costs =2. How much total contribution margin was earned in 2012 year?3. What was the degree of operating leverage in 2013?4. If sales increase by 15% from 2013 to 2014, how much net operating income will the company earn in 2014?5. Assume that total assets decreased from $14,000,000 to $10,000,000 during 2013. The company’s minimum acceptable rate of return is 6%. Compute the following for 2013:Return on Sales =Investment Turnover =Return on Investment =Residual Income =
What are the main challenges of text analysis?
What are the main challenges of text analysis?
What is a corpus?
What are common words (such as a, and, of) called?
Why can’t we use TF alone to measure the usefulness of the words?
What is a caveat of IDF? How does TFIDF address the problem?
Name three benefits of using the TFIDF.
What methods can be used for sentiment analysis?
Research and document additional use cases and actual implementations for Hadoop.
Compare and contrast Hadoop, Pig, Hive, and HBase. List strengths and weaknesses of each tool set.
Research and summarize three published use cases for Hadoop, Pig, Hive, and HBase.
Write a paper of 6 pages that discusses IT auditing.
Instructions
Write a paper of 6 pages that discusses IT auditing.
Explain the components of an IT audit.
Include the following areas:
i. Key components of the IT audit.
Including audit objectives and tests
ii. Risks and controls related to IT.
iii. Sarbanes-Oxley requirements in the IT area.
A minimum of three scholarly resources are required.
APA Format and intext quotes with quotation marks and page numbers.
Define and describe the key characteristics of an effective global business or organization as distinct from a local business or organization.
The Final Paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading as well as the implications of new knowledge. The eight to ten page paper should integrate readings and class discussions into work and life experiences. It may include explanations and examples from previous experiences as well as implications for future applications.
Submit an eight to ten page paper (not including the title page and reference page) on the topic listed below, incorporating at least five peer-reviewed journal articles as references in addition to the textbook:
Focus of the Final Paper
Design a global business or organization, outside of the U.S. (i.e. export/import, franchising or outsourcing business)
Define and describe the key characteristics of an effective global business or organization as distinct from a local business or organization.
Propose a strategic plan that addresses the following:
Initial planning
Market, country, legal, and economic research
Outline the development of the structure
Hiring, production, management, and sales
Evaluate at least four challenges and advantages and/or opportunities and threats (e.g. cross-cultural, foreign currency, legal).
Suggest recommendations for improvement by specifically referencing evidence learned from this course and scholarly research.
Present how you could personally apply strategies and competencies needed to be an effective global business manager.
Writing the Final PaperThe Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a cover page that includes:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis
Must use at least five scholarly sources.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Create a 12- to 15-slide presentation that provides evidence-based suggestions contributing to mental and physical health related to at least three topics discussed in this unit.
Create a 12- to 15-slide presentation that provides evidence-based suggestions contributing to mental and physical health related to at least three topics discussed in this unit. For example, you may choose smoking, nutrition, and sexual health. Address how each affects mental and physical health, and what goals could be set for improvement. Your submission should be clear and free of errors and should include an introduction and a reference slide.
Explain the importance of focusing on improved performance in the needs assessment process.
Part A
Please address the following three needs assessment factors in five double-spaced pages (maximum):
Explain the importance of focusing on improved performance in the needs assessment process.
Describe why data collection and analysis are a critical part of the needs assessment process.
Discuss three collection methods and 2 analysis methods, including best uses, best practices, pros, and cons of each method?
Part B
Select an organization that you are familiar with and based on the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, develop a “White Paper” or report to help readers understand the workforce (and other strategic issues) related to the organization selected. The same organization selected for Lesson 08 Baldrige Self-Assessment Rating assignment may be used if desired.
The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to conduct an in-depth investigation of an organization and apply the principles learned in this course. Ideally, you will select a real-world organization you are familiar with and/or research information publicly available to analyze and recommend solutions. For this assignment, you’ll submit a Workforce Needs Assessment “White Paper” or report to help readers understand the workforce (and other) issues related to the organization selected. The written analysis should be a maximum of ten double-spaced pages and include the following:
A description of the organization and the industry within which the organization primarily conducts business.
A description and your analysis and perception of the selected organization’s performance using the Baldrige criteria for performance excellence: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer and Market Focus, Information Analysis, Workforce/HR Focus, Operations Focus, Business Results; including your collective score using the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence (the same Baldrige Self-Assessment Rating form submitted for Lesson 08 may be used here).
A description of the importance of a “Workforce Focus” to the success of the selected organization.
An analysis of the training needs assessment practices, tools, and techniques used by the organization.
An investigation of other workforce related needs analysis practices, tools, and techniques used by the organization.
Recommendations related to improving the organization’s Workforce Focus based upon your analysis and findings.
An explanation of the importance of focusing on improved performance in the needs assessment process.
A description of the recommended methods for collecting information, opinions, and beliefs related to the performance gaps as well as methods for analysis.
An outline of suggested actions for closing perceived needs gaps and where appropriate the learning objectives of each proposed action.
Submission of a written Needs Assessment Report of professional quality of ten pages (maximum) in length suitable for submission to an actual client. (APA Standards Recommended)
What spiritual considerations surrounding a disaster can arise for individuals, communities, and health care providers?
What spiritual considerations surrounding a disaster can arise for individuals, communities, and health care providers? Explain your answer in the context of a natural or manmade disaster. How can a community health nurse assist in the spiritual care of the individual, community, self, and colleagues?
What crimes were charged against the defendant?
Each student will submit a case study research paper based on an analysis of a well-known criminal case that: 1) was investigated, 2) solved with arrest(s) being made and 3) was prosecuted, either successfully or unsuccessfully. The case should be drawn from America within the last sixty (60) years. The paper must include facets relevant to this course. Items of relevance include, but are not limited to:
a) What crimes were charged against the defendant?
b) Did any constitutional issues become evident during the investigation?
c) What defenses/justification was presented by defense counsel?
d) What, if any, jury issues may have been present?
e) Were there any issues with the judicial component of the case?
f) Did the defense have any post-conviction appeals available?
g) Your assessment of the outcome of the case i.e. Do you believe that the prosecution was fair or was it biased?
Support your assessment with specific reasons and facts that form your conclusion. Depending on your topic, you may point out difficulties investigating some types of crimes or show that some are so common that a standard process is used very successfully.
The paper must be an original work completed for this class!!!
DELIVERABLES: The paper should in APA (Links to an external site.) format, be 8-10 pages in length, not including the title (cover) page (Links to an external site.) and reference page (Links to an external site.), with a minimum of 8 references (Links to an external site.), double spaced (Links to an external site.), 12-point Times New Roman font, and 1 inch margins.
In accordance with this case, what are the rights of people with disabilities in institutions?
Discussion Questions for Romeo v. Youngberg
1. In accordance with this case, what are the rights of people with disabilities in institutions? What, if any, limitations are placed on these rights?
2. Do you agree with the Court’s decision in this case? What is your opinion with regard to the weight the Court provides to professionals when determining the needs of individuals? Is there a better way to determine the needs of individuals, and how?
3. Given today’s society and the changes that have occurred for people with disabilities over the last 30 years, do you think the Court would decide this case differently today?
What are the common data elements of Earned Value Management?
DQ2: What are the common data elements of Earned Value Management? What is Earned Value Management?
(Only source allowed is the following)
Textbook:
Timothy Kloppenborg, Vittal S. Anantatmula, Kathryn (Kate) Wells
ISBN-10: 1337406457 | ISBN-13: 9781337406451
Available: 12/01/2020
Required Chapter Readings:
Chapters 14 & 15
