For these exercises, you will need to run SPSS and download the States (available in the “Data” area of this Blackboard site).
In Healey, complete exercises:
13.8 (p372; SPSSStatistical Analysis Using SPSS). Dummy variables and r/r2 values. Please read Healey p361-2 and view the Khan Academy and Brandon Folz videos for further reference. To do this in, follow the instructions in the exercise.
13.9 (p372 ; Statistical Analysis Using SPSS). Controlling for a third variable. Please refer to Healey p393 for discussion, and Khan Academy and Brandon Folz videos.
civil and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
In light of your understanding of the civil and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process, consider the following scenario:
Pete was seriously injured when the four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle (ATV) he was driving through the trails behind his house rolled over. As a result of his injuries, Pete is unable to work and has incurred $75,000 in medical bills. Pete has filed a lawsuit against the ATV manufacturer to receive compensation for the financial harm resulting from his injuries. Pete claims that the manufacturer defectively designed the ATV, causing it to have a tendency to roll over on rough terrain.
The ATV manufacturer claims that the ATV is not defectively designed and that the rollover was caused by Pete driving at an excessive rate of speed around a corner.
Consider the steps in civil litigation and ADR, and assess the factors that Pete and the ATV manufacturer will consider when deciding whether they should settle this lawsuit. If you were Pete’s lawyer, what resolution would you advise? Be sure to consider the primary forms of ADR and all ADR factors described in the lesson and textbook.
Finally, research and select at least one case from an outside source to support your resolution to the ATV case. Your answer should be a minimum of 500 words. Cite any direct quotes or paraphrased material from these sources. Use APA format to properly reference your information
Contract analysis scenario two—remedies determination: Mundo manufactures printing presses
Contract analysis scenario two—remedies determination: Mundo manufactures printing presses. Extra, a publisher of a local newspaper, had decided to purchase new presses. Rep, a representative of Mundo, met with Boss, the president of Extra, to describe the advantages of Mundo’s new press. Rep also drew rough plans of the alterations that would be required in Extra’s pressroom to accommodate the new presses, including additional floor space and new electrical installations, and Rep left the plans with Boss.
On December 1, Boss received a letter signed by Seller, a member of Mundo’s sales staff, offering to sell the required number of presses at a cost of $2.4 million. The offer contained provisions relating to the delivery schedule, warranties, and payment terms but did not specify a particular mode of acceptance of the offer. Boss immediately decided to accept the offer and telephoned Seller’s office. Seller was out of town, and Boss left the following message: “Looks good. I’m sold. Call me when you get back so we can discuss details.”
Using the rough plans drawn by Rep, Boss also directed that work begin on the necessary pressroom renovations. By December 4, a wall had been demolished in the pressroom, and a contract had been signed for the new electrical installations.
On December 5, the President of the United States announced a ban on foreign imports of computerized heavy equipment. The ban removed—from the American market—a foreign manufacturer that had been the only competitor of Mundo. That afternoon, Boss received an email from Mundo stating, “All outstanding offers are withdrawn.” In a subsequent telephone conversation, Seller told Boss that Mundo would not deliver the presses for less than $2.9 million.
In a minimum of a 1,000-word contract analysis, discuss the following questions: Was Mundo obligated to sell the presses to Extra for $2.4 million? Assume Mundo was so obligated. What are Extra’s rights and remedies against Mundo?
Cite any direct quotes or paraphrased material from outside sources. Use APA format
Negotiating and the Collective Bargaining Process
After much labor and management conflict, this integrated managed care consortium and over 25 unions created this labor management partnership (LMP). Today, it is considered a model of union and labor partnerships for the future of labor and management relations. This collaboration involved over 90,000 workers and changed the fabric of union and management relationships. Instead of being a competitive bargaining process, it became a collaborative partnership of mutual respect to a goal of mutual gains. The collaboration resulted in improved services (increased patient satisfaction), improved financial results, and happier employees. Many are encouraging this model to become a standard for future union and management negotiations.
Develop an 8-10 PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:
Deliverable Length: 8-10 slides with 200-250 words of speaker notes
*Describe the unions that were part of this partnership including the type of union (craft, industrial, general, white collar) and whether it is a federal or local union.
*What is the value of having union members participate in decision-making?
*What was the advantage of using a coalition or team-based approach?
*A continuous improvement strategy was used in this case, describe this strategy and how it relates to the focus of the coalition.
*Provide an example of how the model of labor-management relations used in this case could be applied in a different industry.
Please submit your assignment.
References
Kaiser Permanente. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/html/kaiser/index.shtml
Labor Management Partnership. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.lmpartnership.org/home
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Where on the spectrum should the U.S be?
Wicked Urban Problems in the News
Completing the Essay
Search the news for articles addressing urban issues that fit the four criteria for “wicked” problems discussed
in class. Your task for this assignment is to identify a real-life example that illustrates the political, and often
controversial, nature of the planning process. The example you find can be local or in another city, can relate
to any of the functional areas of planning (e.g. transportation, housing, economic development,
environmental planning, etc.), and may be project-specific or focused on larger comprehensive planning
activities. Pick a case study (NOT the South Mountain Freeway discussed in class) for which you can find
adequate details and information about the urban problem being addressed. You must find a minimum of
three sources of information about your case study. All sources must be properly cited and referenced.
Write an essay that clearly addresses the following for the wicked problem you identified:
–Explain the background of the urban planning problem being addressed
–Discuss why the problem is a “wicked” one:
–Why is the problem itself difficult to define?
–Why are the causes of the problem uncertain?
–Why is there no obvious solution?
–How is the problem linked to other problems?
–Discuss the public sector and private sector stakeholders involved, and how conflicting values contribute to
the “wicked” nature of the problem
Rewrite the professor interview
Please help me rewrite this professor interview, change the structure of the content and some other necessary edits. I used this work before in this class, my professor said I can use it for the assignment again but it has to be changed and rewritten.
Please revise about 50% of the content at least. Do not add something new or delete my information, keep it what it is, just rewrite the content.
social issues
Social change
Link for 1st question
- Do you think business plays a positive role in addressing social issues (yes or no)? Explain (1 page)
Link for 2nd question
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yzzt9XXIO8
- What is your position regarding the role of business in society? With which professor do you agree? Explain. (1 page)
1 page for each question, total 2 page
Today politicians can no longer accept gifts for personal gain. However, politicians can accept gifts and money toward their campaigns. Can campaign donations to a campaign corrupt an election official in 2018 like the Credit Mobilier Scandal did to Congress
Exploring Entrepreneurism
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Pretty Much need to redo the entire presentation.. I have uploaded what was originally submitted but it needs to be way better.. you are more than welcome to change the entire presentation.
Revised Final Research Project of 15–20 slides (excl. Title and Reference slides, min. 20 references); Speaker notes 200–250 words/slide, company or brand logo graphic, commercial. Need to add the mission; vision; video and logo..The financial summary must show the financials – the numbers; you are also missing the video.
15–20 slides (excl. Title and Reference slides); Speaker notes 200–250 words/slide
After the meeting of the Board of Directors, the Chairwoman of the Board calls you into her office. She offers you a cup of coffee and is impressed with the information that you presented in the meeting and your understanding of new ventures. She says:
“We’re ready to invest in a new generation of business leaders. There is so much talent arising from business schools and the passion for entrepreneurism, innovation, and business excellence helps to build a strong economy. I’d like you to work with a multicultural team of entrepreneurs to develop a global small business. You will need to prepare an executive business plan presentation for the global small business for the board of directors, a brand logo, and a prospective commercial that could be used to advertise the global small business’s product or service. If the global small business idea is successful, the Board of Directors may approve startup funding of up to 1 million dollars.”
Using Bloomberg Businessweek B-School Connection resources, research entrepreneurism and small businesses, and create an executive business plan presentation of 15–20 slides that includes the following:
Company Logo: An original creative graphic that identifies your company or brand.
Company Information: The name and background of your global small business including founders, history, current number of employees, and location.
Mission Statement: The purpose of your global small business.
Product or Service: A description of the products or services that your global small business will offer.
Market: The market for your global small business, including regions served and competitors.
Advertising: An original creative commercial for the products or services. The commercial should be created using an online video technology or a presentation technology. Provide a link to the commercial in your PowerPoint presentation.
Financials: The projected operational financial needs for your organization and the potential investments needed.
Growth Potential: The projected financial and market growth of the company over 5 years.
Provide a reference list at the end of your presentation of at least 20 Bloomberg Businessweek B-School Connection articles, and include in-text citations for the articles in APA format.