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Conflict Palm Oil and PepsiCo’s Ethical Dilemma – Strategic Management

Week 5 Written Assignment – Conflict Palm Oil and PepsiCo’s Ethical Dilemma – Strategic Management
Conflict Palm Oil and PepsiCo’s Ethical Dilemma Assignment Questions
1. Does it seem that PepsiCo has made a commitment to operating in a socially responsible manner? Based on the five components of a socially responsible strategy depicted in Figure 9.2 in Chapter 9, is PepsiCo’s strategy socially responsible? How does it address the needs of all of its stakeholders? Explain.
2. How does PepsiCo link rewards and incentives to strategically-important employee behaviors and the company’s targeted sustainability outcomes?
3. Evaluate the key environmental strategy implementation efforts at PepsiCo since the roll-out of its ‘Performance with Purpose’ sustainability initiative in 2009.
Specifically address and explain these questions:
1. Has management allocated sufficient resources to the sustainability effort?
2. Exercised strong leadership?
3. Instituted policies and procedures that facilitate good execution of sustainability?
4. Demonstrated prudent financial management, based on your analysis of its recent financial performance?
5. What recommendations would you make to PepsiCo management to increase its triple bottom-line performance? Provide a justification for these recommendations.
References 
Thompson, A., Petraf, M., Gamble, J., and  Strickland, A.J.  (2016) Crafting and executing strategy :The Quest For Competitive Advantage : Concepts and Cases (20th ed.).  New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill.
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The Significance of Declaration of Independence in America Questions

Lesson 1 Review
Directions: Answer each question below by writing a strong paragraph that includes supporting information from the lesson. Please cite your outside resources.
A strong paragraph includes a minimum of three to five details from the lesson and is written in Academic English form. For more information on Academic English form, refer to the documents in the Orientation.
1. Give an explanation of what the Declaration of Independence signifies to America.
2. What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
3. Why was John Hancock the first to sign the Declaration of Independence? What determined the order in which delegates signed the document? Choose one other person who signed the Declaration of Independence and give at least three (3) facts about this person.
4. The Declaration of Independence is based on which natural rights? Explain each right and give an example of each right. Tell how each of these natural rights pertains to you.
5. As you read the transcript of the Declaration of Independence, look at the bullet lists. What do think this list represents? Who are they referring to in the lists? Choose one item in the list and tell how this item has impacted us today in modern life.

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Microbiology

1. let’s take some time to educate one another on the diseases of the respiratory system that are microbial in nature. Choose one of these diseases to focus on. Tell us:What is the taxonomy of the causative organism? How is it usually introduced? How does it work to cause illness? How is the disease treated? Any other facts we should know?
2. Let’s do some work on the various cardiovascular diseases. Choose one of the cardiovascular diseases to focus on. Tell us: What is the taxonomy of the causative organism (if applicable)? How is it usually introduced? How does it work to cause illness? How is the disease treated? Any other pertinent or interesting facts we should know?
3. Identify components of a healthy respiratory system.
4. Identify major microbial diseases of the respiratory system.
5. Identify components of a healthy cardiovascular system.
6. Identify major microbial diseases of the cardiovascular system.

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History of biometric technology in recognition

For your final assignment, you will focus on one of the topics that we have covered this term. You need to write an opinion piece about that topic. The length of your paper should be a thousand words at minimum. With a citation of 3–5 references. The challenge in this paper is to be assertive and take a 100% pro support of the topic or an equal amount of support for the negative impacts of the topic.
There is no room in the paper for any gray arguments. Your paper must be only pro or con with black and white examples in support of your opinion.
For example if you take artificial intelligence as your topic and you said you are negative about the development of AI then your paper should present only the threatening possibilities of artificial intelligence. Your task is to convince the reader that in every way AI has a negative effect on society. Provide for support the negative possibilities that you predict. As you choose the negative or the positive, you then also need to provide at least 4 scenarios that will support your opinion.
That means either four (4) reasons that would make AI the most important development of technology for all humankind. The counter opinion would be to provide four (4) reasons that AI would lead to the demise/extinction of human society, possibly the human race.
History of biometric technology in recognition
The Digital Divide
The Bitcoins
Data Encryption in Today’s Society

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Discuss the issues of availability versus confidentiality of the DR and BC plans

1. Discuss the issues of availability versus confidentiality of the DR and BC plans. The recommendation is for all DR team members to have several copies of these plans, at the office and at home, and perhaps even in their vehicles to ensure that the plans are available for a sudden onset disaster. Consider the confidential nature of these plans, and the financial damage that could occur if competitors obtained these documents. How can an organization meet this objective and also protect this sensitive information? Consider accidental loss, employee resignation, theft, etc.
2.  Server rooms often have halogen systems for extinguishing fires. An accidental discharge of the halogen could have disastrous results. Describe the effects of halogen systems on equipment and personnel. Should this possibility be included in the DR plan? What recommendations would you make for this scenario?
3.  Search the Internet for information on Windows incident-handling tools.

  • Identify the correct function to secure incidents of Ken 7.
  • Explain with proper reasoning your choice of the software tools to be used for Ken 7.
  • Submit your response to this forum.
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Approach To Care

Write a paper (1,750-2,000 words) describing the approach to care of cancer. In addition, include the following in your paper:

  1. Describe the diagnosis and staging of cancer.
  2. Describe at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.
  3. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the
rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. No Plagiarism

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Compare and discuss the advantage and disadvantage of the exchange rate systems in place in Australia and China. How does the exchange rate system in China impact your business?

BACKGROUND

One of the best ways to learn the broad concepts presented in this course is to put yourself in the position of an MNC manager or board member and apply the concepts to financial decisions. Although board members normally do not make the decisions discussed here, they must have the conceptual skills to monitor the policies that are implemented by the MNC’s managers. Thus, they must frequently consider what they would do if they were making the managerial decisions or setting corporate policies.

This exercise is based on a business that you could easily create: a business that teaches individuals in a non-Australian country to speak English. Although this business is very basic, it still requires the same types of decisions faced by large MNCs.

Assume that you live in Australia and invest A$60,000 to establish a language school called Bell Beijing in Beijing, China. You set up a small subsidiary in China with an office and an attached classroom that you lease. You hire local individuals who can speak English and teach it to others. Your school offers two types of courses: a one-month structured course in English and a one-week intensive course for individuals who already know English but want to improve their skills before visiting Australia. You advertise both types of teaching services in local newspapers.

All revenue and expenses associated with your business are denominated in Chinese yuan. Your subsidiary sends most of the profits from the business in China to you at the end of each month. Although your expenses are fairly stable, your revenue varies with the number of clients who sign up for the courses in China.

Questions for Week 4 Presentation

1. Compare and discuss the advantage and disadvantage of the exchange rate systems in place in Australia and China. How does the exchange rate system in China impact your business?

2. Explain how you would bring back profits from your business back to Australia and briefly discuss the tax implication (both China and Australia) on your profit, if any.

3. Assuming that there is a repeat of the Asia Financial Crisis that took place in the late 1990s and currency across Asia is fast depreciating.

A) Explain what is likely to happen to the Chinese Yuan in light of the exchange rate system in place in China. How would the People’s Bank of China (PBC – Central Bank of China) likely react to the crisis and how does this impact your business? Focus your answer solely on the impact of the PBC action on the exchange rate of the Yuan.

B) Given that China is a large importer of commodity products from Australia, how would the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) likely to react if the Yuan depreciates significantly? How would this likely to affect the profit from your business in China?

Your business is now growing fast and you are interested to open more tuition centers around other parts of Beijing and even in other Chinese Cities.

4. If you pursue this idea, explain how financial markets could help you finance the growth of your business. Explain which of the financial instruments / market are most accessible to you and what are the most likely options you can consider.

5. Which currency are you likely to raise funding in? Explain what are the advantages and disadvantages of your choice.

6. Assuming that you have decided on raising AUD to fund the growth of your business in China through a local (Australian bank) loan. The bank has expressed concerns that you may have trouble in the future in servicing the loan payments should the Yuan depreciates against the AUD. What contracts or instruments can you enter into with the banks to help mitigate this concern? Explain how such instrument works in the financial market.

7. What are other ways you can grow your business should you encounter problems in raising the necessary capital to fund your expansion? Explain your options and compare and contrast the merits of each options.

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family Health Assessment

Complete a family Health Assessment.
Develop three open-ended, family-focused questions for each of the following health patterns:

  1. Values, Health Perception
  2. Nutrition
  3. Sleep/Rest
  4. Elimination
  5. Activity/Exercise
  6. Cognitive
  7. Sensory-Perception
  8. Self-Perception
  9. Role Relationship
  10. Sexuality
  11. Coping

NOTE: Lists of questions must be submitted with the assignment.
Interview the family, compile the data and analyze the responses.
In 1,200 words, summarize the findings for each functional health pattern for the family. (Using APA format).
Identify two wellness problems based on your family assessment.
Minimum of 3 references, NO PLAGIARISM

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BCN 3727 CONSTRUCTION SITEWORK & EQUIPMENT-EXCAVATION TERM PROJECT

BCN 3727 CONSTRUCTION SITEWORK & EQUIPMENT
Fall 2017, Term Project (150 Points)
Due 11/28/2017- 2:00 PM
1. INTRODUCTION
 You need to search web resources, operator’s manuals, or other commercially available data related to functionality, capacity, productivity, and other specifications of different types of
construction equipment which you deem appropriate for the project described below. You will
need to make reasonable assumptions for the project (e.g. with regards to soil and concrete
properties such as density). Then, you will compare different alternatives based on their overall
ability to do the job, productivity, and versatility of their functions for the project. Ultimately,
you will select a few equipment fleet alternatives (at least two alternative fleets) and make a
rough estimate of the project time and cost using those equipment. Finally, you will select an
optimum fleet for your project.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
You are given the site preparation, excavation, and concrete works for the foundation of a large
residential project close to downtown Miami. The land is 300 yards long and 200 yards wide.
Currently, an old 4-story residential building with a total gross area of 90,000 sq. ft. exists in the
land which has to be demolished before site preparation and excavation. The rest of the land is
filled with:
– 10 trees: 1 to 2 ft. in diameters – 60 trees: 2 to 3 ft. in diameters – 40 trees: 3 to 4 ft. in diameters
All tress should fell and vegetation should be grubbed before the excavation starts. The site is
reasonably level terrain with firm ground and less than 25% hardwood. The project specifications
requires excavating 10 ft. of the entire land and replacing it with steel-reinforced concrete with a
compressive strength greater than 6,000 psi. You have identified a disposal site 3 miles away from
the jobsite. Decide on the types and number of different construction equipment (Dozers,
Excavators, Hauling Trucks, etc.) that you will use for this project. Search the web to identify
appropriate Equipment models and brands for your job. Decide about the appropriate method for
providing the required concrete on the jobsite and identify suppliers to procure concrete or raw
materials from. Make reasonable assumptions wherever information is not provided in the project
description (e.g. about density and moisture content of soil, type and extent of concrete
reinforcement, etc.).
3. GRADING
 Term project will be graded out of 150 and weighs 15% in your final grade.
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 Final deliverables include a 6000-8000 words report and a 10-minute presentation due on
November 28, 2017 before the start of the class.
 The report should contain calculations and reasoning used for preparation of the sitework
plan. The report should also explain the assumptions, data sources, and methods used for
creating the site work plan.
3.1. Report
 The term project report has 100 points and will be graded by the instructor based on the
following rubric:
1. Cover page and the Table of contents – 2 pages – (0 points, mandatory! Not having a
cover page or a table of content causes 10 point penalty)
2. Abstract – (summary is written after the work on the paper is completed) – 1 page
(5 points)
3. Introduction – 2 pages (10 points)
Explain the project, discuss all assumptions made. Explain what tests (e.g. soil tests and
investigation) you will conduct to get the required data.
4. Main body – about 10 to 15 pages (including tables, graphs, figures – each taking not
more than half a page) – (50 points, see breakdown below). The way you organize the
main body of your paper depends on the choice of your topic. But it should, in minimum,
include
a. The characteristics of the identified equipment (e.g. productivity, cycle time, ownership and maintenance costs, etc.) along with references to the
manufacturer’s manual.
b. Comparison of different commercially available equipment and reasons for selecting a specific brand and model.
c. Calculations that lead to an estimate of the time it will take to complete the job with the selected equipment fleet.
d. (Optional- extra credit)- a rough estimate of the total costs of the project. e. Your final decision about appropriate equipment fleet
The grading for the main body of your paper is as follows:
a. Suitable headings/ subheadings/ organization (10 points)
b. Effort in research using multiple sources (10 points)
c. Quality and value of information (10 points)
d. Quality of Tables, Figures, Graphs (10 points) (total space devoted to these should not
exceed 30% of the paper)
e. Quality of your own analysis based on the information (10 points)
5. Conclusions – 2 pages (10 points)
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In the conclusions you need to discuss the factors that may have changed your final
choice (e.g. soil type and density, distance from suppliers, etc.), the problems that you
think are likely to happen during this sitework project (e.g. adverse weather conditions,
safety issues, etc.) and ways to deal with such problems.
6. References (alphabetical order) in correct format – 1 to 2 pages (5 points)
Must have been cited in the introduction, body, and conclusions of the paper properly.
Must use correct and consistent format.
3.2. Presentation
 The presentation holds 50 points of the term project grade and will be graded by other students according to the following criteria:
 Flow: 5 points  Orderliness, clear citation of sources (1)  Purposefulness, clear identification of topics to be addressed (2)  Smoothness of flow (2)
 Style: 10 Points  Holding audience’s attention (3)  Facilitation of discussion (2)  Responsiveness to audience’s questions (2)  Spontaneity (sparing use of notes, with no reading aloud) (3)
 Mechanics: 5 Points  Eye contact with entire audience, facial expressiveness (2)  Fluency (complete sentences, with no filled pauses (uh, like, well, okay?) (1)  Hand and arm gestures, body movement, with no fidgeting (1)  Voice control (pitch, loudness, speed, clear enunciation) (1)
4. OTHER SPECIFIC FORMATS
 Font and Spacing:
 Times New Roman No. 11 regular font with Double Spacing should be used for the entire manuscript except for the following:
 Title of Paper: Times New Roman Font, Size 14pt, All Cap, Bold Face, Center First Heading: Times New Roman, 12 pt, All Caps, Bold face
 Second Heading: Times New Roman, 11 pt, Title Case, Bold face  Third Heading: Times New Roman, 11 pt, First letter capital, Bold face  Table Captions: Times New Roman, 11 pt, Bold Face, Center  Figure Captions: Times New Roman, 11pt, Bold Face, Center  Text should be fully justified. Section headings should align on the left-hand margin. Place
a full page of text and figures on each page.
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 References
 In the text, cite publications by listing the last names of the authors and the year, i.e. author-date method of citation; e.g. (Batouli and Zhu, 2014). If authors are more than
two, use “et al.” with the name of first author, e.g (Batouli et al., 2013).
 All references should appear at the end of the paper in chronological order as follows:
Duan, L., Loh, J.T., and Chen, W.F. (1990). “M-P-F based analysis of dented tubular
members”. Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 21, No. 8, pp 34 – 44
Fang, T.C. (1987). “Network resource allocation using an expert system with fuzzy logic
reasoning”, Ph.D. thesis, University of California at Berkeley, California, USA
Hong Kong MTR Corporation. (2001). Passenger Data for 1990 – 2000,
http://www.mtr.com.hk, mm/dd/yy (date accessed)
Paulson, B.C., and Barrie, D.S. (1992). Professional Construction Management, 3rd
edition, Mcgraw-Hill International, Singapore
Peter, J. (1998). “Development of a risk management model for international joint
ventures”, Proceedings of Second International Conference on Project Management,
Editors: L.R.K. Tiong, National University of Singapore, Singapore, pp. 55 – 67
5. SUBMISSION
Please submit an electronic copy of the report in Microsoft Word (Name the file as:
YourLastName_ YourFirstName_Term Project.docx, e.g. Batouli_Mostafa_Term project.docx)
through the link “Term Project” in the Blackboard.
6. IMPORTANT NOTE
In case of any ambiguities or conflicting information in the term paper instructions, the students
should seek clarification from the instructor in a timely manner. Lack of understanding of the
requirements of the term paper does not entitle students to extra credits or extension of deadlines.
7. DISCLAIMER
This term project is created to facilitate students’ hands-on experience and practical learning of
the course subjects. The project description is simplified and should not be used for any purpose
other than evaluating the students’ ability to collect and analyze data related to construction
sitework activities as well as making sound decisions about selecting appropriate equipment for
construction projects.