HIST 125 US 1865- 1945
Midterm Essay Exam
February 2018
This is a take-home, open-book essay exam. It should be typed, double-spaced, and three to five pages in length. Exams with fewer than three pages of text will receive an F. You are expected to make use of the Nash text, relevant documents, handouts and essays that have been assigned reading in answering any of the questions below.
Be sure to read the guidelines carefully before you begin and use the Citation Guide formats for citing and quoting sources and providing a bibliography. Both of these are posted on the course’s Canvas page.
Answer the following:
Andrew Carnegie, Russell B. Conwell and Horatio Alger were all apostles of what was called the “Success Gospel” or the “Gospel of Wealth.” What was their message? What kinds of behavior and values did they promote? How might workers such as Thomas O’Donnell (mentioned in Nash pp. 401-2) respond to their message? In answering this question, you must make use of the fuller interview with Thomas O’Donnell posted on the course Canvas page. Please note: do not include analysis of photographs by Jacob Riis and Lewis Hine in answering this question; focus on other relevant readings that you have not yet written about.
Discussion Response: Peer Response-Our text argues that “free trade based on the principle of comparative advantage, the world economy can achieve a more efficient allocation of resources and a higher level of material well-being than it can without free trade
Discussion Response
Peer Response
Central Point
The pivotal point that Bastiat was trying to make was that governments are
only crippling their own economy through bans and regulations that are posed on
free trade. Our text argues that “free trade based on the principle of comparative
advantage, the world economy can achieve a more efficient allocation of resources
and a higher level of material well-being than it can without free trade” (McConnell,
Pg. 442). As the author mentions that we do not turn our nose up at the sun when it
provides us light, so why should we ban the benefits of free trade when they offer us
better goods at lower prices?
I agree with Bastiat
I whole heartedly agree that free trade is essential to the growth of the
economy there are several arguments to support tariffs such as “Military Self-
Sufficiency Argument, Diversification-for-Stability Argument, Infant Industry
Argument, Protection-against-Dumping Argument, etc.” the list goes on however
none can logically defeat the argument that supports free trade and its benefit to our
economy (McConnell, Pg. 461).
References:
McConnell, Campbell, Stanley Brue, Sean Flynn, Macroeconomics Principles,
Problems, & Policies, 20th Edition. McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions, 01/2014,
VitalBook file.
Central Point
The pivotal point that Bastiat was trying to make was that governments are
only crippling their own economy through bans and regulations that are posed on
free trade. Our text argues that “free trade based on the principle of comparative
advantage, the world economy can achieve a more efficient allocation of resources
and a higher level of material well-being than it can without free trade” (McConnell,
Pg. 442). As the author mentions that we do not turn our nose up at the sun when it
provides us light, so why should we ban the benefits of free trade when they offer us
better goods at lower prices?
I agree with Bastiat
I whole heartedly agree that free trade is essential to the growth of the
economy there are several arguments to support tariffs such as “Military Self-
Sufficiency Argument, Diversification-for-Stability Argument, Infant Industry
Argument, Protection-against-Dumping Argument, etc.” the list goes on however
none can logically defeat the argument that supports free trade and its benefit to our
economy (McConnell, Pg. 461).
References:
McConnell, Campbell, Stanley Brue, Sean Flynn, Macroeconomics Principles,
Problems, & Policies, 20th Edition. McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions, 01/2014,
VitalBook file.
benefits of free market capitalism- Is profit maximization consistent with the self-interest of corporate owners, corporate managers, and employees? How well do you think the assumption that firms are "profit-maximizers" works in reality?
One of the proclaimed benefits of free market capitalism relative to other economic systems or government production is that a profit incentive gives producers the incentive to use resources efficiently in order to produce at the lowest cost. Is profit maximization consistent with the self-interest of corporate owners, corporate managers, and employees? How well do you think the assumption that firms are “profit-maximizers” works in reality?
Create an operations plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide
1-Create an operations plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 214 | Operations Plan Preparation Form. (. Look at the power point that I upload to have an idea to answer the templet
Operations Plan Preparation Form page 214
On this form record specific information relating to your company’s operational processes.
4- Create a technology plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 227 | Technology Plan Preparation Form ).
Technology Plan Preparation Form (p. 227 )
Using this form as a guide, summarize the key technology concerns and technology needs of your business, which you can then include in your business plan, either in a separate Technology section, or in the Operations section. Look at the power point that I upload to have an idea to answer the templet
6- Create a management plan for your NAB company using the template in the text as a guide (p. 248 | Management Plan Preparation Form ). . Look at the power point that I upload to have an idea to answer the templet
Management Plan Preparation Form ( p. 248)
List the key members of your management team, with a brief description of each person’s relevant business background, responsibilities they have in your company, and the compensation they receive.
7-Using the flow charts on p. 242 as a guide, outline your company’s management hierarchy. Note: Charts or diagrams must be imported / included in the MS Word document. Look at the power point that I upload to have an idea to answer the templet
EXAMPLE: FLOW CHARTS
Generally, you want to evaluate how authority is distributed and how decisions are made in reality, not just on paper.
Management Style
Describe the nature and functions of your company’s management.
Management Style
All managers have management styles, even if they’ve never thought about their approach to management. Most managers define their jobs in terms of the tasks to be done rather than the methods to be used. They see their role as making widgets, rather than motivating and aiding the widget makers. Their management styles are usually just extensions of their personal styles.
Managing people is far too important to be left to chance. Your employees are one of your most valuable resources. Just as you need to take care of other resources in your company, such as equipment and materials, you must make certain you are not wasting your human resources.
Developing your managers’ capabilities in such skills as communication, leadership, motivation, team-building, and the like, affects your company’s productivity, employee retention, and customer loyalty.
Moreover, you want to develop an overall company management and communication style that is independent of the personalities of your key managers and that fits your corporate culture. As discussed in Chapter 1, your corporate culture should permeate every aspect of your business and should reflect how you want your employees and customers to see you.
“The best management is management by walking around. Employees know the boss is accessible and a real person they can identify with, not an anonymous entity. It gives management a personal quality. I shake hands with every employee; everybody calls me by my first name, from the mailroom clerk on up. I’m listed in the telephone book; any employee or any guest can call me. With 1,500 employees and over one million guests, this could be a problem if we didn’t have an effective operation.”
Andre Tatibouet
Founder, Aston Hotels
For most companies, especially smaller ones, building a sense of teamwork is essential. Help your employees feel that they are an important part of the organization and that their contribution matters. Communication is a vital ingredient in team building; if employees know what’s going on in the company, they feel a part of the whole picture.
Regardless of your management style, remember that everyone, whether mailroom clerk or company president, wants to feel important. Recognize achievement, both privately and publicly. Reward initiative with both monetary and nonmonetary awards. Acknowledge jobs well done. Solicit suggestions, and be responsive to concerns.
The five most important elements of your management style are:
“I had the good fortune to find the right people who had a compatible idea of what we could do.”
Kay Koplovitz
Chair, Kate Spade
- Clear Policies
- Communication
- Employee Recognition
- Employee’s Ability to Affect Change
- Fairness
Telsa company-Identify the country cluster (as identified in the text) for both your Domestic and Global environments; choose different clusters.
Telsa company
Learning Objective: Working with their chosen company, the student will examine the Sociocultural factors and how those factors affect their chosen company using their identified Domestic and Global environments. Prompt: Continue working with your company and industry from Week 2 and complete the following:
- Perform research (minimum of 2 sources cited in any format).
- Identify the country cluster (as identified in the text) for both your Domestic and Global environments; choose different clusters.
- Include sociocultural factors that may help and hinder the company and its operations in 2 different cluster countries.
- Evaluate their successes and/or failures.
respond to the compelling reasons for Toyota, Nissan and Mini to have chosen Britain for manufacturing
British car manufacturing hit a record high in the first half of 2016 with firms such as Toyota, Nissan and Mini continuing to increase their output. Almost 80% of all of those automobiles were exported to the EU and to other nations outside of Britain. Your client, a well-known Korean car manufacturer, has contacted you for your advice regarding her plan to begin manufacturing vehicles in Britain at the start of next year. You will need to respond to her with:
The compelling reasons for Toyota, Nissan and Mini to have chosen Britain for manufacturing
Consider sources of comparative advantage, protectionism, dynamic gains from trade, regulatory policy, and the movement of the factors of production
The concerns over Britain’s decision to leave the EU and what this could could mean for manufacturing and exporting
Your recommendation for whether or not she should go through with those plans. Your recommendation must be based upon factual evidence and should any include any concerns she she should consider if she follows your advice.
Your response should follow APA guidelines and should include in-text citations and a reference page at the end of the document. Your response is likely to be 5-7 pages in length (double-spaced).
Choose one friend and write an APA-formatted, 3- to 4-page proposal advising a friend about investing for the future. The text of your proposal should be a minimum of 700 words. You may add any graphics or illustrations that support your proposal.
Imagine you are meeting with friends to discuss the importance of investments as part of a retirement plan.
Read the following summaries of the financial situation and goals of two of your friends:
Kathy
Kathy is a 28-year-old, single mother of twin boys. She has been working as a public relations media specialist for three years, having worked at the same company where she started out answering the phones. She has her B.A. in Communications and a student loan of $20,000 she has not yet begun to pay off. Her job pays $70,000 a year. She receive no financial support from the father of her twins. Her costs include paying for childcare, credit cards, and a mortgage. She is able to set aside between $200-325 a month in a savings account. Her financial goals are to pay off the remaining $1,000 of her credit card debt, and to begin contributing to a retirement plan. Her employer offers a 401k with a 3% match, and she is not yet enrolled in that plan.
Jackson
Jackson is a recently graduated 44-year-old, single man. He earned his B.S. in Criminal Justice and just recently started a job at the local police department earning $45,000 a year. Jackson pays child support for one child from a previous marriage. His student loans total $30,000, and he has no other debt at this time. He expects to have $200 a month to contribute toward his goals of owning a home and having a more secure retirement.
Choose one friend and write an APA-formatted, 3- to 4-page proposal advising a friend about investing for the future. The text of your proposal should be a minimum of 700 words. You may add any graphics or illustrations that support your proposal.
Address the following in your proposal:
· Why is investment planning important?
· How would you suggest your friend start retirement planning? What steps should he/she take to start?
· What investment strategy would you suggest? Why? (Note: Your strategy should explain how money could be invested in stocks, bonds, mutual funds or a mix of all.)
· Of what risks and rewards of investing should your friend be aware?
· How could your friend minimize the risks associated with investing risk?
· Provide two to three resources you would offer to your friend to continue learning more about investments and retirement planning and discuss how these can help.
Your paper must cite two to three academic resources (only one source can be your class textbook).
Submit your proposal to the Assignment Files tab.
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Chapter 5's discussion of domestic architecture of Catal Huyuk, the Market of Trajan, and Plains Indian tipis demonstrates how builders designed their structures. The chapter provided a list of factors that impact the appearance of domestic architecture: protection, historical necessity, materials, aesthetic choices, local and foreign influences, symbolism, and identity. In particular, the chapter identified how domestic architecture responds to its community's needs.
Instruction for the discussion
Like all modules in this class, Module Two requires you to participate in a group discussion . The purpose of the discussion is to practice what you have learned, to employ the vocabulary of art, and to interact with your peers.
As with other discussion in this class, this one applies learned information from the textbook to a real-world context. In this case, the context is extremely real: homelessness.
Be sure to make your discussion posting before the deadline listed in the syllabus.
Description
Chapter 5’s discussion of domestic architecture of Catal Huyuk, the Market of Trajan, and Plains Indian tipis demonstrates how builders designed their structures. The chapter provided a list of factors that impact the appearance of domestic architecture: protection, historical necessity, materials, aesthetic choices, local and foreign influences, symbolism, and identity. In particular, the chapter identified how domestic architecture responds to its community’s needs.
Our community has a pressing need today: to house the homeless.
Use the information from Chapter 5 and the links provided here to think about the problem of homelessness and different perspectives on the issue. Create a solution for how YOU would solve homelessness or at least make positive strides toward solving this problem. Make sure that your solution involves architecture or images. Compare your solution to the information learned in the chapter and the additional readings listed below, as well as what you have seen in the world. Explain your solution and how it addresses the problem. Identify how people with other perspectives on the issue may criticize your solution. Create a hand-drawn picture to represent your proposed solution and raise a question for your group mates to answer.
Then, be sure to return to the discussion t o answer at least TWO of your groupmates’ questions about their own solutions.
Assessment (How this will be graded)
Your discussion entry and responses for each of the remaining modules will be assessed on your critical thinking, communication, demonstration of social responsibility, and teamwork. Here are the details:
Critical thinking: Do you clearly identify the problem? Do you effectively present your ideas and evidence? Do you consider the context? Do you develop your argument in favor of your solution? Do you draw logical conclusions and explain their implications?
Social Responsibility: Do you acknowledge and apply diverse perspectives? Do you acknowledge and apply your civic responsibility? Do you articulate your own attitudes and beliefs about the issue?
Communication: Does the posting clearly state its purpose? Is it organized clearly? Does it develop the content thoroughly? Does it correctly employ standard English language, spelling, and grammar?
Teamwork: Do you contribute to the discussion? Are you prepared for this discussion? Do you collaborate with your group to formulate a solution? Do you foster a constructive climate with your postings? Do you respond constructively to feedback?
Additional Readings
Before beginning the discussion, read these websites. Pay attention to the different perspectives they represent, what the artists and designers made, and how the projects attempted to address homelessness:
Instructions
- Open your group (link on the next page of this module unit).
- Create a thread and title it Art and Homelessness and your last name.
- Compose your posting in which you do the following: Explain your solution, compare it to the chapter and additional readings’ information, acknowledge other perspectives, and raise a question for your group.
- Attach your drawing.
- Post
- Then, comment on a thread by two other members of your group to answer their questions.
Etiquette
As discussed in the course Introduction, class communication etiquette is simple: treat your classmates with dignity and respect, and write in a professional manner and tone. Unprofessional communication will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.
write proposal about a specific topic, policy or environmental/resource problem
I had created a proposal to this assignment and the paper should be written about the subject I chose the proposal about. Down below I uploaded my proposal that talks about what the paper is going to be written about.
This is the guide to the paper
A 5-7 page research paper should be written about a specific topic, policy or environmental/resource problem. You will be graded based on the quality of your empirical (data) or theoretical policy analysis (30 points) and on the accuracy and relevance of the material to the course topics (40 points). This paper should include graphs and other supporting material including at least 5 outside sources. It should be double spaced with Times New Roman 12 point font.
Strategic Game0-Describe some interaction your company (Security) has with another entity (contractors) (firms producing complementary or substitute products, upstream suppliers, or downstream customers), or between internal divisions within your firm that can be described as a sequential or simultaneous game. Diagram the strategies, players, and compute payoffs as best you can. Compute the Nash equilibria. What can you do to change the rules of the game to your advantage? Compute the profit consequences of your advice.
Strategic Game
Locate Group Problem G15-1: Strategic Game at the end of Chapter 15 in Managerial Economics: A Problem Solving Approach.
Spend 2 or 3 hours observing the organization in which you are employed (Security). During the observation, identify internal and external interactions of the organization. You can talk to stakeholders who might have information relating to external interactions in order to gather necessary information. Use the observation information to complete all parts of the question presented in the problem. Your response should be 500-750 words. Please include the diagram required in the problem.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required.
G15-1 Strategic Game
Describe some interaction your company (Security) has with another entity (contractors) (firms producing complementary or substitute products, upstream suppliers, or downstream customers), or between internal divisions within your firm that can be described as a sequential or simultaneous game. Diagram the strategies, players, and compute payoffs as best you can. Compute the Nash equilibria. What can you do to change the rules of the game to your advantage? Compute the profit consequences of your advice.
Reference
Froeb, L.M., McCann, B.T., Shor, M., & Ward, M.R. (2014). Managerial economics: A problem solving approach, (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning
Spend 2 or 3 hours observing the organization in which you are employed (Security). During the observation, identify internal and external interactions of the organization. You can talk to stakeholders who might have information relating to external interactions in order to gather necessary information. Use the observation information to complete all parts of the question presented in the problem. Your response should be 500-750 words. Please include the diagram required in the problem.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required.
G15-1 Strategic Game
Describe some interaction your company (Security) has with another entity (contractors) (firms producing complementary or substitute products, upstream suppliers, or downstream customers), or between internal divisions within your firm that can be described as a sequential or simultaneous game. Diagram the strategies, players, and compute payoffs as best you can. Compute the Nash equilibria. What can you do to change the rules of the game to your advantage? Compute the profit consequences of your advice.
Reference
Froeb, L.M., McCann, B.T., Shor, M., & Ward, M.R. (2014). Managerial economics: A problem solving approach, (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning