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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of output for an economy. However, GDP does not perfectly measure well-being of a nation and its citizens’ welfare. Discuss what GDP is and what it measures? Discuss what the shortcomings (limitations) of GDP as a measure of well-being and welfare of a nation are? With two citations

12-15 page business report in an apa format

This is for cultural pluralism. How would you define pluralism? Write a 1–2 page pluralism essay, concentrating on religion and religious oppression. Use concepts and specific examples from this course, history, current events, the media or other external sources, and the textbook to either support or oppose the following statement: “Pluralism is the greatest philosophical ideal of our time.” Remember to cite your sources and use appropriate formatting as per APA (6th ed.) please give me a credible source please.

I want a simple business plan for my small saw mill business. Business name is Mimshack Sawmill Limited

This is for Cultural Pluralism class. In this course, you will write a term paper outline on a current topic of your choice related to cultural pluralism. This week, you will submit an term paper outline. Your outline must include introduction, body, and conclusion sections in outline format. You should include topic sentences (for each section) and paragraph transitions that help tie your major points together.

Current Events Assignment This assignment will involve students selecting a current event from the news and applying it to a concept or subject from the course textbook, Psychopathology: Foundations for a Contemporary Understanding, 3rd edition (Maddux & Winstead, 2012). Papers must be approximately 5 pages in length. Students may select any subject from the textbook, as long as they are able to, (a) thoroughly describe the selected concept, and (b) make a sound case for why it relates to the selected current event. Students may select any relevant current event from the news, citing the description of the event from an internet news source. The three major components of the paper will involve: Selection of the current event Selection of the textbook concept Integration and Synthesis of the textbook concept with the selected current event Current Events Assignment Rubric Points Possible Current Event and Textbook Concept Appropriateness & Relevance The degree to which the selected current event is relevant to the applied textbook concept 15 Synthesis & Critical Thinking Evidence of academically mature insight and use of critical thinking skills in describing and analyzing the textbook concept ; clear and thorough articulation of how the selected concept relates to current event 20 APA formatting Compliance with APA paper formatting standards 10 Spelling & Grammar Minimal to no grammar, spelling, or basic writing errors 10 55 total points

Your film studies essay posts will: •Provide a brief summary of the film (remember that we’re all watching these films, so you don’t need to tell us much detail about the film in the initial summary. Any summary information should serve the larger purpose and focus of your analysis). •Include AT LEAST TWO PARAGRAPHS (5-8 sentences each) of analysis of the film, utilizing the terminology and concepts that are relevant to your progress through the course materials. That is, a post made in week nine will discuss technique at a higher level than one made in week one.Emphasize concepts from the reading assigned during the week we are currently in. •Offer specific examples from the film to illustrate your points. •CITE the textbook and/or tutorial materials in your discussion.UseMLA format at all times.

You must select one article published within the last five years in one of the following journals: Journal of Advertising, Journal of Public Relations Research, Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, and the Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly. Once you have found your article, please submit the following on a one-page, double-spaced, 12 pt. font document: 1. Proper citation of the article in APA format. 2. A brief summary of the article. 3. An idea about how the findings of the study might influence a campaign and/or your work as a strategic communication professional.

Instructions Consider the potential quantitative research topic you might choose for your Signature Assignment. This can be a topic you have examined in previous courses or one you have recently become interested in exploring further. This topic would ideally be suitable for your dissertation, although this is not a requirement for this course. Once you have chosen a fairly broad topic, select three peer-reviewed quantitative research articles related to your potential topic of interest using the Northcentral Library. Ensure the sources involve actual conducted quantitative studies and not a review of a multitude of previously conducted quantitative research. For each article, discuss the following elements: • Summarize the research problem. • Identify the purpose or intent of the research. • Summarize the research questions(s). • State the hypotheses, if provided. • Identify and explain the specific quantitative design. • Identify and describe the sample/participants and potential population. • Explain how the quantitative data were collected. • Explain and summarize how the ethical treatment of the human subjects was ensured. • Determine how the quantitative data were analyzed. • Explain how the proper design identification and implementation to ensure validity in the results was supported. • Briefly reflect on the overall strengths and weaknesses of the reviewed quantitative research. Support your assignment with at least five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included. Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

Format Your consumer analysis audit will be approximately 7-10 pages in length. In addition, you must include a cover page and a reference page. You may follow the suggested audit process and add any other relevant consumer behavior concepts you think will enhance or support your audit findings. For example, you may incorporate one or more of the concepts from the weekly Threaded Discussions: heuristics, means-end chains, new consumer trends, vicarious learning, etc. To improve readability, include headings and sub-headings to divide your audit into sections. You must support your findings, recommendations and conclusions with information from a variety of resources, such as the textbook, journal articles and trade publications (specific to the type of retail store you selected). Every fact or theory you use that is not your own must be documented using APA style guidelines. There is no minimum number of resources required but you should use at least six or seven for a subject of this depth. Check out this Web site for a quick and easy way to do reference citations in text and reference citations in a list at the end of your audit: http://www.apastyle.org/learn/quick-guide-on-references.aspx You must also include your own primary research and findings that you described in your interview paper last week. In addition, you might: · Collect and analyze any print advertising, television commercials, radio ads, etc. for the selected store or its competition · Take photographs of the store, if you have permission – photos will enhance your audit! Critical Components of a Consumer Analysis Audit Develop relevant elements from the following list to include in your audit: Introduction Name of store selected Purpose of audit Consumer Affect and Cognition Consumer satisfaction Knowledge and beliefs about the brand Meanings and beliefs about the products/services sold Product knowledge – attributes, consequences, value, self-relevance Consumer-product relationship with products or brands Exposure to store information – attention and comprehension Brand equity – evaluation of the brand from a consumer prospective Consumer perceptions and attitudes about the store Emotional states of consumers in the store Overt Consumer Behavior Analysis of the common behavior sequence for a retail store consumer goods purchase (Information contact, Funds access, Store contact, Product contact, Transaction, Consumption and disposition, Communication) Vicarious learning or modeling opportunities How is the retailer influencing consumer behavior – promotions The Consumer Environment Social environment Physical environment – location, store layout, in-store stimuli (lighting, smells, noises) Store layout – grid or freeform. Take photographs of the store, if you have permission – photos will enhance your audit! The five generic consumer situations – information acquisition, shopping, purchase, consumption and disposition Culture and cultural meanings in products Subculture – demographics, income, lifestyle, social class, reference groups and family Trends that impact consumers Market segmentation Evaluate the effectiveness of the retailer’s apparent marketing mix strategy Price strategies Promotion strategies – Collect and analyze any print advertising, television commercials, radio ads, etc. for the selected store or its competition Product strategies Customer satisfaction policies Optional – Interview the manager or sales staff to learn more about current marketing strategies Conclusion: How could the marketing strategy be improved (made more effective)? Support findings with concepts from the course and “Wheel of Consumer Analysis” Recommend an improved marketing strategy for the retail store.