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Technology

Primary Task Response:write 400–600 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.
Review this link and research a multinational corporation (this link can be a helpful starting point). Then, answer the following questions:

  • How do the changing technology and the falling barriers to trade and investment reflect the success of this company?
  • How does the company show corporate social responsibility in terms of labor conditions, human rights, fair trade, and the environment?
  • What actions can a multinational corporation take that would make globalization a positive development for the global economy?
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Real Estate Appraisal

The requirement of this assignment is to determine an Estimated Home Value and write a short paper on the topic of Estimated Home Value. Use the data below to determine the correct estimate for the subject property. Also, refer to Chapter 10 for hints and types of adjustments to make.
Solve the following problem using the data outlined. Include a table of any adjustments you make to the sales prices of the comparable properties. Next, write a 3 page paper concerning Estimating Home Value. Include your calculations, chart, etc. in your paper. Discuss vital aspects when estimating the value of a property.
Problem: An appraiser is attempting to estimate the value of a house. The subject property has four bedrooms and a swimming pool. The appraiser has found three comparables that have recently sold:
Comparable Sales Price Bedrooms Swimming Pool
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1 $110,000                       5                No
2 $101,000                       4                No
3 $104,000                       3                Yes
The appraiser estimates that each bedroom has a worth of $10,000 and a swimming pool a worth of $15,000. Given the above information, what is the estimated value of the subject property using the average derived from the comparables?

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Theology and Religion

Pick a religion, preferably not your own.  Then write two paragraphs.  For the first paragraph, suppose you are studying that religion as a religious studies major.  What would you ask about it? For the second paragraph, suppose you are a theologian defending that religion. What would you say about it?  The goal of this assignment is to show that you know the difference between a religious studies major and a theologian.
Limit your answer to one or two sentences for each question.  Here is an example.  Suppose you are looking at Islam.  In the first paragraph, religious studies student might ask what the meaning of the Ramadan fast is to Moslems.  In the second paragraph, a Moslem theologian might argue why keep the Ramadan fast.
Your answer should be between 150 and 300 words. Assignment must be typed in MS Word, where you can check grammar and spelling. After completing your assignment in Word, save the document, then click on “Add a File” button to attach the file and submit your assignment. Keep in mind that only one file is allowed per submission, and only one submission is allowed.

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Experimental Design Methodology

Following the extensive literature review, the researcher must decide how he or she will address the questions being asked. This is done by formulating an experimental design that will allow for the objective testing of the hypotheses. Assume again that you want to test the interaction between farming and water quality. Based on background research and an extensive literature review, you have come up with the following hypothesis: If a lake is located directly adjacent to an agricultural field, then it will have higher levels of phosphorous in the water than lakes located more than 500 meters from an agricultural site.
Begin this assignment by reading the “How Do I Write the…Methods” as listed in your required readings. Then, read the scientific journal article from Macreadie, Hughes, and Kimbro (2013) paying particular attention to how the methods section is written.  
Now you are to design an experiment to test the hypothesis. In one page or less, list your proposed study site, independent variable(s), dependent variable(s), experimental group, control group, and number of replicates. Then, write a two- to -four page methods section for your proposed design. You should use the knowledge learned through this week’s readings to formulate an accurate and concise experimental design. As explained in your readings, the methods should provide enough detail so that other scientists could repeat your work and verify your findings. Pretend that you have already completed the study and utilize the past tense throughout the section. Reading through the methods sections of the paper by Macreadie, Hughes, and Kimbro (2013) should provide you with a strong example of how a methods section should be written.

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BUSINESS LAW

Question 11 pts
The U.S. Constitution protects private sector employees through provisions for equal protection and due process.
True
False
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Question 21 pts
Federal employment law does NOT protect against discrimination based on:
Sexual orientation
Religion
Age
Mental illness
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Question 31 pts
An employer has a duty to indemnify, or compensate an employee for any losses suffered as a result of authorized legal acts that the employee performs under the employment agreement.
True
False
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Question 41 pts
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1986
only protects men and women over age 65 against discrimination because of their age in hiring or promotion.
True
False
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Question 51 pts
Under Title IV of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
the Catholic Church is required to ordain women for the priesthood.
True
False
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Question 61 pts
Mariel hires Andrew as manager of her store and tells him she will hire all the other employees. Andrew hires Dan, whom he feels is exceptionally qualified. Which of the following best describes the situation?
Mariel is liable to Dan.
Andrew is liable to Mariel.
Andrew is liable to Dan.
Two of these
All of these
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Question 71 pts
State employment laws cannot forbid discrimination based on sexual orientation because discrimination based on sexual orientation is not expressly forbidden under federal civil rights law.
True
False
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Question 81 pts
Petra appoints Alexander as her real estate agent to help her buy a house. Harry appoints Alexander as his agent to help sell Harry’s house. Alexander thinks Petra would like Harry’s house, and would be willing to pay Harry’s asking price. Which of the following may Alexander lawfully do?
Arrange the sale after full disclosure to both Petra and Harry
Arrange the sale after telling Petra about his prior relationship with Harry
Arrange the sale after telling Harry about his prior relationship with Petra
None of these; Alexander cannot represent either party in this situation.
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Question 91 pts
With authority, Ganeesh contracts to buy Sam’s farm for Belinda. Because he believes that Sam will raise the price if he finds out that he is representing Belinda, Ganeesh does not tell Sam he is representing anyone. On the day of the closing, neither Ganeesh nor Belinda shows up. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Sam could hold Ganeesh liable on the contract.
Sam could hold Belinda liable on the contract.
Belinda could legally withdraw from the contract before the closing.
If he is sued, Ganeesh can recover indemnification from Belinda.
All of these
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Question 101 pts
Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act also applies to employers who employ less than 15 persons for a maximum of 15 hours per week during the year.
True
False
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statistics questions

Using moving averages for n = 2 and n = 3 will produce what types of forecasts?
 
If forecasting using 33 months of historical data, how many months should you forecast if using a 95% Confidence Interval?
 
If forecasting using 33 months of historical data, how many months should you forecast if using exponential smoothing, SC=.3?
 
If forecasting using 33 months of historical data, how many months should you forecast if using a regression forecast?
 
In a single channel single server system, if the service rate is 4 per hour and the arrival rate is 6 per hours, what is the average time a unit spends waiting in the system (Wq)?
 
 
In a single channel single server system, if the service rate is 6 per hour and the arrival rate is 4 per hour, what is the average time a unit spends waiting in the system (Wq)

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Business Decision Making Project

Purpose of Assignment

This assignment provides students with practice in understanding how to develop a hypothesis and interpret its findings. Students will learn to implement the use of these statistical measures for better business decision-making. 

 

Note: Do not actually collect any data; think hypothetically.

Develop a 1,050-word report in which you:

  • Identify which types of descriptive statistics might be best for summarizing the data, if you were to collect a sample.
  • Analyze which types of inferential statistics might be best for analyzing the data, if you were to collect a sample.
  • Analyze the role probability or trend analysis might play in helping address the business problem.
  • Analyze the role linear regression for trend analysis might play in helping address the business problem.
  • Analyze the role a time series might play in helping address the business problem.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

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Socialogical Meritocracy

Explain how the United States compares to other countries with regards to social mobility rates.   Are there differences between the United States and other countries? Why? Which group in the society has the opportunity for upward social mobility and why?  Do you think the United States is truly a meritocracy? Why or why not? Give relevant examples to support your decision. Apply your decision of attending college to the concept of meritocracy.
Be sure to support your answer with references to the textbook, appropriate outside resources, and your own personal experiences.
Create a response in 3 paragraphs to the discussion question. Cite sources and include references in your response. Submit your response to the Discussion Area by Saturday, August 19, 2017. Through Wednesday, August 23, 2017, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

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nutrition and food essay

Essay 1 (500 words) will be an argument paper concerning fast food in America.  You can use Fast Food Nation as a source for your information.  Don’t use other sources in your essay.  For this essay, you do not have to provide MLA documentation.  However,you must not copy from the book; you must put this information into your own words if you are going to use it, or quote it accurately if you are going to use the exact words.  Let us know who said it, and use proper punctuation.  Otherwise, it would be plagiarism.  If you are a little nervous about plagiarism, make sure you review the assigned plagiarism material.

Reread the helpful description of the argument in the Owl, which you can find in the Online Resources section of Blackboard.  Choose one prompt and write a 500-word argument essay.  Here are the prompts for Essay 1:

  1. Fast food companies, such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and Burger King, have made children the target of their advertisements for years.  There was a movement some years ago to rein in the aggressive practices of fast food ads, but eventually the movement was defeated and the advertising grew even stronger.  Do you think fast food companies should be allowed to advertise their products directly to children, such as through commercials during cartoon programming?

  1. Some critics of fast food have compared fast food to harmful products, such as cigarettes and alcohol, because more people die from illnesses linked to poor diets than people die from cigarettes and alcohol.  The critics want fast food to be treated the same way with warnings and age limitations.  Do you agree?  (To get the full impact of the fast food diet, I recommend seeing Morgan Spurlock’s “Supersize Me,” a documentary that followed a man on his 30-day McDonald’s diet.)

  1. With fast food companies trying to increase their sales, they have resorted to selling their goods in school systems across the country.  Some school systems have been receptive because they are facing budget woes.  Do you think fast food should be available in schools?

Some important features of Essay 1:

  1. Structure of essay must follow the structure in “The Owl”

  2. Organization of argument must be clear

  3. Writing must be clear and concise

  4. Argument must be more than unsupported opinion.  Make sure you use a good balance of facts, logic, and examples.  You are trying to persuade the rest of the world with this essay.

  5. When using facts, logic, and examples, make sure you do not copy these facts, etc.  You are not required to use MLA documentation for this first essay, but simply copying another’s ideas is considered plagiarism.  Best advice: put the information into your own words, or if you are confident about the rules of quoting, then you can use some quotes.

  6. Grammatical errors must be at a minimum

Things to Avoid

  • Avoid overuse of the word “I.”  It is okay to use I if you have something pertinent to say, but mainly avoid it.  Of course, never use second person (you, your, yours, you’re, you’ll etc.).

  • Avoid using phrases such as:

  1. I think

  2. I believe

  3. I feel

  4. In my opinion

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Auditing, Reporting, and Registry

 
Resources:Integrated Electronic Health Records: A Worktext for Greenway Medical Technologies’ PrimeSUITE® (2nd ed.) and PrimeSUITE®
 
 
 
 
 
At least a 150 word response
 
 
 
 
 
9. [LO 6.5] Explain fraud in terms of the healthcare profession.
 
 
 
15.[6.9] What is the difference between fraud and abuse?
 
 
 
 
 
6. [LOs 6.4, 6.5, 6.9] Anna Devlan is a healthcare professional. Recently she posted some patient claims; when performing the coding process, Anna could not find a code that exactly matched the diagnosis made by the care provider. So she found the closest match and coded that. Did Anna commit fraud and/or abuse? Explain your answer.
 
 
 
2. [LO 9.5] Why might a hospital need to periodically run an entire Master Patient Index?
 
 
 
7. [LO 9.4] If you needed to run a report of all the patients in your practice who were diagnosed with asthma, were African American, and were under the age of 15, what type of report would you be running? Explain your answer.
 
 
 
10. [LO 9.6] List three things a registry might be used for.
 
 
 
3. [LO 9.6] Why are registries kept in chronological order?
 
 
 
5. [LOs 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6] Imagine that the state you reside in recently passed a measure requiring that a report of all immunizations administered at your practice be submit- ted to the state office of public health. How would you go about fulfilling this request while maintaining patient confidentiality? How could your office use the data to improve patient care?
 
 
 
Use your own words and provide examples to support your answers.
 
 
 
Cite any outside sources. For additional information on how to properly cite your sources, check out theReference and Citation Generator resource in the Center for Writing Excellence.