Case: Dell: Selling Directly, Globally HKU 069
Through the late 1990s, Dell Computer Corporation has had 15 years of remarkable performance. Starting from his dormitory room at the University of Texas at Austin in 1993, Michael Dell built an industry powerhouse that was soon to become the leading PC maker in the US. With over 26,000 employees and a growing worldwide presence, it was the #2 provider of PCs worldwide, with a 9.1% market share, and $21.7 billion in sales.
Much has been said about the source of Dell’s success, in particular it’s business model, in which it sells to customers “direct”. However, the key to Dell’s success may not be as obvious as it first seems. Therefore, we will discuss the Dell case with the intention of determining the source of this remarkable success.
1. What is Dell’s strategy as of 1999?
2. Why has it worked so well?
3. What is the likelihood that Dell’s historical strategy will work in China?
4. How, if at all, will it have to be modified?
African American Studies
Description Write a paper that examines one of the following salient concepts or issues addressed by W.E.B. Du Bois in his seminal work The Souls of Black Folk. A. Du Bois argues in chapter two of Souls that “the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line.” Write a paper that argues for the validity of this perspective. You will need to describe the more general problem that Du Bois is addressing—namely, the presumption that black people are to blame for their own problems rather than the insidious effects of systematic racism. You will then need to describe how he attempts to overcome this prevailing assumption. What sorts of examples does he provide that demonstrates, on the one hand, the effects of racism and, on the other hand, the work of African Americans to better their lives and conditions. Be certain to marshal specific passages
Organization And Project Plan Template Proposal (Gee)
Choose an organization as the focus for a Project Proposal. The organization can be an existing company, nonprofit organization, religious organization, or governmental agency. Avoid an organization that is so large that historical data would be difficult to apply. Firms in the Russell 2000® index may fit well, whereas firms in the Dow 30 Industrial index probably do not.
Select a project that you would expect to occur within this organization for which you will be writing a proposal. Project proposal examples include but are not limited to the following:
- Implementation of a new hiring process
- Construction of a new office building
- Development of a new software system
- Roll out of a new product or service
- Use the Internet to find a project plan template that is appropriate for the project plan you wish to propose.
Write a few brief paragraphs to justify selecting this organization. Include the following:
- The organization’s name
- The purpose for this organization’s existence
- Why this organization is of interest to you
- A description of the project and its relationship to the organization’s business objectives
- Availability of organizational data: Avoid selecting an existing organization for which there is no publicly available historical data.
AVSC 3200 – FLIGHT PHYSIOLOGY
Course: AVSC 3200 – FLIGHT PHYSIOLOGY
Assignment below:
Turnitin: Human Factors and Mishaps – TURNITIN plagiarism checker will be used!
Introduction
We’ve discussed in detail how important human factors are in safe flight. Now we’ll look at a specific example of how further human factors considerations can help mitigate identified hazards.
Instructions
Choose a human factor or physiological principle that interests you which can negatively impact safety of flight; compose a 1,500 word research paper that:
1. Defines that factor/principle;
1. Describes how the factor/principle can affect safety of flight;
1. Uses a mishap listed in one of the major mishap investigation databases (NTSB, AOPA, DoD, ICAO, or other nationally-recognized database) to illustrate the hazard;
1. Proposes a countermeasure- either procedural, regulatory, training change, etc- that mitigates the hazard.
This paper will use five cited resources and will be composed/formatted using APA style.
Grading
Your paper will be graded according to the following rubric:
1. 80 Points – Explanation/description of the Human Factor or other issue and its affect on safety
1. 40 Points – Illustration of mishap and mitigation
1. 40 Points – Writing mechanics
1. 40 Points – Readability
WI1SP17 -El Nino Vs. La Nina
Writing Assignment #1 Hint #1 – The title of your essay should not be Writing Assignment #1
You probably have heard a climatic event called El Niño. When El Niño or La Niña condition is onset, our everyday
weather is affected. In this first writing assignment, you will write a short paper about El Niño and La Niña. Your paper
will focus on explaining what El Nino and La Nina are, how they are driven by sea surface temperature change, and the
impact they have on weather in North America. Please be sure to review these instructions very carefully. Refer to the
“101 Lab Writing Guide” for all formatting requirements.
There are five parts to this assignment: Introduction, 3 body sections, and a conclusion. We will focus on the 3 body
sections first and complete the intro and conclusion last. Each section of your paper must have a subtitle.
1) El Nino vs. La Nina: In the first body paragraph, provide a general description of what El Niño and La Niña are. Use
your textbook as a primary reference. Do this description first so that the next description of sea surface temperature
“difference from average” becomes easier. Using the image below (Figure 1), make sure to describe the sea surface
temperature anomaly (comparison of sea surface temperature under an El Niño/La Niña condition to the normal
condition).
Figure 1: Sea surface temperature differences from an average condition under an El Niño/La Niña event Source: https://www.climate.gov/news-features/blogs/enso/what-el-niño–southern-oscillation-enso-nutshell
2) Sea Surface Temperatures: The sea-surface temperature changes during El Niño/La Niña events are associated with changes in atmospheric circulations (Figure 2). Compared to the normal conditions, identify regions where major circulation change occurs (hint: look at where the greatest cloud buildup occurs). What is happening there? How have the circulation dynamics changed? What is the relationship between sea surface temperature change and the location of rising and sinking air? Identify where increased rising air is occurring,
You probably have heard a climatic event called El Niño. When El Niño or La Niña condition is onset, our everyday
weather is affected. In this first writing assignment, you will write a short paper about El Niño and La Niña. Your paper
will focus on explaining what El Nino and La Nina are, how they are driven by sea surface temperature change, and the
impact they have on weather in North America. Please be sure to review these instructions very carefully. Refer to the
“101 Lab Writing Guide” for all formatting requirements.
There are five parts to this assignment: Introduction, 3 body sections, and a conclusion. We will focus on the 3 body
sections first and complete the intro and conclusion last. Each section of your paper must have a subtitle.
1) El Nino vs. La Nina: In the first body paragraph, provide a general description of what El Niño and La Niña are. Use
your textbook as a primary reference. Do this description first so that the next description of sea surface temperature
“difference from average” becomes easier. Using the image below (Figure 1), make sure to describe the sea surface
temperature anomaly (comparison of sea surface temperature under an El Niño/La Niña condition to the normal
condition).
Figure 1: Sea surface temperature differences from an average condition under an El Niño/La Niña event Source: https://www.climate.gov/news-features/blogs/enso/what-el-niño–southern-oscillation-enso-nutshell
2) Sea Surface Temperatures: The sea-surface temperature changes during El Niño/La Niña events are associated with changes in atmospheric circulations (Figure 2). Compared to the normal conditions, identify regions where major circulation change occurs (hint: look at where the greatest cloud buildup occurs). What is happening there? How have the circulation dynamics changed? What is the relationship between sea surface temperature change and the location of rising and sinking air? Identify where increased rising air is occurring,
and also where increased sinking air is occurring. What is the association with the shift of warmer/colder sea- surface temperatures and rising branch of air and sinking branch of air? What typically happens with the regions of rising branch of air and sinking branch of air? It may be very helpful to first characterize the normal conditions and then describe how conditions change during El Nino and La Nina.
Figure 2: Changes in atmospheric circulation during El Niño and La Niña events Source: https://www.climate.gov/news-features/blogs/enso/walker-circulation-ensos-atmospheric-buddy
3) Impact on Weather: In the final body paragraph, use the image below (Figure 3) and describe what changes in
temperature and precipitation typically occur with an El Niño (and La Niña) event in various regions in North America.
Again, use your textbook as a primary reference if necessary. Try to describe what regions are experiencing warmer or
cooler conditions along with which locations are experiencing wetter or drier conditions.
Figure 2: Changes in atmospheric circulation during El Niño and La Niña events Source: https://www.climate.gov/news-features/blogs/enso/walker-circulation-ensos-atmospheric-buddy
3) Impact on Weather: In the final body paragraph, use the image below (Figure 3) and describe what changes in
temperature and precipitation typically occur with an El Niño (and La Niña) event in various regions in North America.
Again, use your textbook as a primary reference if necessary. Try to describe what regions are experiencing warmer or
cooler conditions along with which locations are experiencing wetter or drier conditions.
Figure 3: Temperature and precipitation differences
from average conditions under an El Niño/La Niña event Source: https://www.climate.gov/news-features/featured-images/how-el-niño-and-la-niña-affect-winter-jet-stream-and-us-climate
4) Introduction and Conclusion: Once you have completed the 3 body paragraphs, it will be much easier to introduce
them. You are now familiar with the information that comprises the main body of the essay. For the introduction, simply
make a statement about the essay’s topic. What is the purpose of this essay? Then write a short statement about each of
the three body paragraphs to describe what will be discussed there. For the conclusion you want to focus on summarizing
what was discussed by reducing each paragraph to its essential take-away message. Do not repeat yourself, but do focus
on summarizing the content. This last section will be much more of a summary than what you would normally consider a
conclusion.
**MAKE SURE YOU LOOK AT THE RUBRIC TO UNDERSTAND HOW THIS WILL BE GRADED.**
from average conditions under an El Niño/La Niña event Source: https://www.climate.gov/news-features/featured-images/how-el-niño-and-la-niña-affect-winter-jet-stream-and-us-climate
4) Introduction and Conclusion: Once you have completed the 3 body paragraphs, it will be much easier to introduce
them. You are now familiar with the information that comprises the main body of the essay. For the introduction, simply
make a statement about the essay’s topic. What is the purpose of this essay? Then write a short statement about each of
the three body paragraphs to describe what will be discussed there. For the conclusion you want to focus on summarizing
what was discussed by reducing each paragraph to its essential take-away message. Do not repeat yourself, but do focus
on summarizing the content. This last section will be much more of a summary than what you would normally consider a
conclusion.
**MAKE SURE YOU LOOK AT THE RUBRIC TO UNDERSTAND HOW THIS WILL BE GRADED.**
Week 4 Discussions
Read Carol Dweck’s article, “Revisiting the Growth Mindset (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” and summarize what it is means to have a growth mindset and how is it different than a fixed mindset. Consider the triggers identified in the article and elaborate on any of them that may be alive in you. Defend your thoughts about how and why it is important for educators to have a “Growth Mindset.”
Guided Response: Consider and respond to the thoughts about the Growth Mindset shared in at least two of your classmates’ posts. Provide your reaction to their thoughts by sharing your agreement, disagreement or suggestions to further their foundation. In addition to your two classmate responses, be sure to respond to any questions or comments posted by your instructor.
You can use the Writing a Good Discussion Board Post (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. document to help create your responses.
discussion two
Do You Believe in Me?
View Dalton Sherman’s famous keynote speech, “Do You Believe in Me? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” At the time of this speech in 2008, Dalton was a 10 year old entering into the fifth (5th) grade. He address over 17,000 educators from the Dallas Texas area, challenging them to believe in him and his classmates.
Then view the same young man seven (7) years later as he addresses educators at the Extra Yard for Teacher summit in 2015 with his “Don’t Lose Your Joy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” speech.
After viewing the “Do You Believe in Me? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.”, and the “Extra Yard for Teachers Summit 2015 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.”, based on the “Six Pillars of Character (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.”, consider the target career option in education you researched in week three, and what you know about the importance of mindset in both the student and the educator. Craft a discussion response that explains three specific ways you will show your students that you believe in them as you create your own classroom culture and climate.
Guided Response: Consider and respond to the response shared in at least two of your classmates’ posts. Provide your reaction to their suggestions on how they will show their students they believe in them. In addition to your two classmate responses, be sure to respond to any questions or comments posted by your instructor.
You can use the Writing a Good Discussion Board Post (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. document to help create your responses.
Supply chain integration
Supply chain integration is a major contributing factor to organizational success. The goal of supply chain integration is alignment within the supply chain. As a business leader, how can you achieve greater supply chain integration with suppliers and customers?
Amazon is a prime example of a company that has successfully managed its supply chain to achieve growth and profitability. Research the progression of Amazon’s supply chain integration. Write a 1,000-1,250-word paper that address the following questions:
1. How do sales and operations planning in supply chain integration impact the company overall? What would Amazon’s medium- and long-term forecast inform the operations management department? How do logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact Amazon’s competitiveness?
2. How does global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain? What are the benefits and challenges that have occurred when outsourcing logistic and other functions?
3. How has Amazon successfully leveraged e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales and growth for the organization? Which strategies have been particularly effective and why?
4. Do you feel that Amazon sets an example for other companies to model regarding supply chain integration? Be sure to explain your rationale. Consider the ethical implications in your response.
Incorporate five to seven resources to support your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
1. Social security, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation are employee benefits required by law and are not negotiated. Based on the reading in this unit, identify and discuss the 5 groups of those benefits that are mandatory issues for negotiations. Provide an example of each. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. According to the reading, the company has a financial obligation to its employees. The issue of organizations having the ability to pay the employees can be an important factor during the negotiation process. In efforts to make certain the organization has the ability to meet the financial responsibility to the employees, some things should be considered. Not only do the organization look at the financial obligation, they should also look at the worth or importance of the job. Within the reading, some processes that can be done to accomplish this goal has been mentioned. Based on what you have learned in this unit, define job analysis. Identify and discuss in detail two things that are a result of the job analysis. Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
3. Describe how NLRB rulings have impacted job security and workplace seniority? Your response should be at least 400 words in length.
4. What are the key issues in an employee alcohol- and drug-testing program? Identify the types of drug testing used by employers, and explain the general steps followed when performing drug tests. Discuss the employee’s attitudes toward drug testing. Your response should be at least 400 words in length.
Write A 6 Page Paper (Not Including Title Page And Reference Page) That Addresses The Following:
Describe your local city or county entity In the United States. Include descriptive information as population, trends, and other important demographical information. (1 page)
Look at sales tax in the city, which is a main source of revenue. Is your entity’s revenue and expenditures balanced? Why or why not? In your assessment, consider the following three factors: amount of revenue that the entity is collecting, the percentage of total revenue contributed by sales tax, how much the city is spending. (2 pages)
Consider these six important factors that impact city revenue: Deterioration of revenue base, internal procedures or policies that may adversely affect revenue yields, over-dependence on obsolete or external revenue sources, changes in tax burden, poor revenue estimating practices, and inefficiency in the collection and administration of revenues. Select two that apply to your city, and then evaluate how these impact your city. (1- 2 pages)
You propose to increase city tax revenue, and you know from your course readings that price elasticity and demand are important considerations. Understanding the characteristics of your city, evaluate whether the following three tax increase options would be effective: 1) a .5% increase in sales tax, 2) a 3% increase in restaurant tax, and 3) a 5% increase in tourism tax. In your evaluation, consider price elasticity and positive and negative externalities for each type of tax.This is where knowing your city and its major sources of revenue are especially important. (1 – 1 1/2 pages)
As part of your conclusion, provide one recommendation to improve the city’s financial health. Examples may include (but are not limited to) the need to shift public or customer service priorities or a need to shift policies because of a loss of competitive position. Be creative – one suggestion may be to research examples of other similar cities and determined what changes have worked for them. (1/2 – 1 page) Make sure it is in APA format