research two cultures different from your own and compare their perspectives on aging to that of your own culture.

Discussion: Sociocultural Differences in Perspectives on Aging

Western cultures think of time in linear terms while other cultures perceive the passage of time in cyclical terms (Helman, 2005). Helman states, “The clock, the watch and the calendar are among the main cultural symbols of Western industrial society” (para. 3). How might a culture’s perception of time influence views of individuals in later adulthood? What other cultural differences might impact a people’s view of aging? This week, you explore different cultures’ perspectives on aging and consider how these differences might impact social work.

To prepare for this Discussion, research two cultures different from your own and compare their perspectives on aging to that of your own culture.

By Day 3

Post a Discussion that compares your culture’s perspective on aging to the perspectives of the two cultures you researched. Explain why you think these differences exist. Also, explain how different perspectives on aging might impact social work practice.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts.

By Day 5

Respond to at least two colleagues who addressed cultures that are different from the ones you addressed. Share an insight from reading your colleagues’ postings. Describe how you might incorporate the cultural perspectives on aging described by your colleagues into your own social work practice.

Be sure to support your responses with specific references to the resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references.

How would you recommend that Starbucks prioritize Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee products in the U.S.?

Primary Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:

The SWOT analysis is often used to help managers understand the competitive advantage of their organization. It can also help them to make decisions to support the organization’s mission and vision in an ethical manner and help with strategic planning.

Watch the video: Putting Your SWOT to Use 

which will provide you with what you need to know about SWOT and making it work for your organization’s strategic planning.

Review the abbreviated version of the Starbucks 2020 SWOT Analysis.

Considering the video and the Starbucks 2020 SWOT Analysis, answer the following questions:

• Opportunities are to be prioritized in your strategic plan. How would you recommend that Starbucks prioritize Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee products in the U.S.?
• Weaknesses are important and need to be acted on quickly. What would be your first step to act on Starbucks expanding outside the U.S.? Why do you think this would work?
• Threats need to be watched and monitored. Explain how you would plan to monitor weather disasters that could drive up the price of coffee beans?

Professional relevance of financial accounting

While understanding the basics of financial accounting is certainly important for accountants, it is also an important skill to have in all types of professional fields. In this discussion, you will make connections between your chosen field and what you have learned about financial accounting in this course.

Address the following in your initial post:

• Describe your current or aspiring professional identity, including your career and the field in which you work or hope to work.
• Think about the types of financial transactions your chosen field is likely to generate and how they will need to be reported and accounted for by the business. Describe at least three examples of such transactions and how they affect the financial statements and the business in general.
• Reflect on and comment about the importance of financial accounting in your field.

Congestion and intermodal freight movement

1.Explain causes for freight movement congestion in the following areas: goods movement, infrastructure, and information. 

2. Provide a solution for every congestion area: goods movement, infrastructure, and information. 

3. Provide an example of positive and negative regulation impacts on the congestion of global movement of freight.

4. Expound on four environmental concerns that affects today’s strategic intermodal transportation, from commercial to military freight transportation capabilities. 

APA 7

1500 words (does not include title and reference page) 

compare and contrast a descriptive epidemiologic study with an analytic epidemiologic study.

In this discussion, you will compare and contrast a descriptive epidemiologic study with an analytic epidemiologic study.

• In the text of your initial post propose a one-paragraph design of a descriptive study pertaining to a demographic population of which you are a member. If necessary, refresh your memory of the key characteristics of descriptive studies by reviewing your text.
• After describing the study design, discuss its purpose in both general and specific terms.

Tamara is a hydrologist (a scientist who studies water).

Tamara is a hydrologist (a scientist who studies water). Her assignment is to locate clean freshwater sources. She is likely to test waters in which of the following areas to find sources of clean freshwater?

streams

seas

the Gulf of Mexico

rivers

underground

glaciers

The time in minutes until the next bus departs a major bus depot

The time in minutes until the next bus departs a major bus depot follows a distribution with f(x)=1/20 where x goes from 25-45 minutes.

a.whats the random variable? X=?
c. graph the probability distribution. someone please explain how
to do this?
g.find the probability that the time is at most 30 minutes. Sketch and label a graph of the distribution. shade the area of interest. write answer in a probability statement. How do i graph this? and is the probability statement P(x<30)
i.P(25<x<55)=? state this in a probability statement and draw the picture. How do i draw the picture?

Please think about your professional role and organization.

Please think about your professional role and organization. 

• What trends in your profession are you most excited about?
• What are some future challenges in healthcare human resources management that you see for your profession? Your organization? 
• Based on what you have learned in this course, how would you address these challenges?

In developing your initial response, be sure to draw from, explore, and cite credible reference materials.

Design your own chocolate showpiece concept

Design your own chocolate showpiece concept

• Include a detailed drawing of your concept to scale with measurements. The drawing should be approximately 8″x11″ in size
• List the colours used and where the colours are applied
• List shapes in order to create each element
• List the techniques that would be applied – aim to use at least 4 techniques.
• List the tools required for the techniques applied. Refer to the Reference: Showpiece Tools.
• Include 1-2 paragraphs on what chocolatier(s) inspired your showpiece concept
• Include references to information and images
•  The reference of the showpiece tools info is in the attachment that I upload. 

Requirements: 700   |   .doc file

Discuss the characteristics of strategic decisions.

Based on this course lectures, our discussions in virtual classes, and your own opinion, answer ONLY four of the following five questions:

1. Discuss the characteristics of strategic decisions. Give an example of a strategic decision made by your organization.

2. Why is it crucial that corporations employ effective corporate governance? Support your argument by discussing its goals and benefits.    

3. To which extent do you believe that conducting stakeholder analysis is critical in strategic management? Why?

4. Discuss at least three barriers to entry and give an example concerning each.

5. What advantages can be realized when a company establishes a competitive intelligence program?   

* You can answer four questions of your choice or reply to at least four classmates of yours, agreeing or disagreeing with their arguments

* Your answers/replies should be supported enough by examples and explanations.