Describe the work of art physically (as if you are describing it to a friend who hasn’t seen it).

You are required to visit a VIRTUAL Museum or Gallery of Fine Art and write an essay on your experience. In the essay describe your visit to the museum. Select at least 1 work of art from the collection that you respond to and/or like. You must provide the following information on the work selected:Artist, nationality, life datesTitle, dateMediaCredit lineLocation in Museum (e.g. American gallery, sculpture garden)Describe the work of art physically (as if you are describing it to a friend who hasn’t seen it). Include information on the composition, the formal elements and subject matter. Also consider questions such as:What do you think the artist’s intention was? Do you think he/she succeeded?Next, describe why you like or dislike this work of art? (For example, is it aesthetically pleasing? Do you like or relate to the subject matter? Does it evoke any emotion? what aspects of color theory does it use? how does it sit in space, or use space(visual space)

Comment on your relevant experiences (student exchange, work as a research assistant, law clerkship or other) and explain any “anomaly” in your academic itinerary (e.g. low grades in one semester because of illness, time spent away from academia etc.).

Letter of Intent This is an opportunity to provide an overview of your academic interests and ambitions, and to highlight why you would be a good candidate for the program. Comment on your relevant experiences (student exchange, work as a research assistant, law clerkship or other) and explain any “anomaly” in your academic itinerary (e.g. low grades in one semester because of illness, time spent away from academia etc.).The letter of Intent must indicate if you have done (within the last 5 years) or if you are currently doing a clerkship and wish to receive advanced standing. Please refer to the Law Clerk Option.*Please note that we do not provide an example.Description of your research project The thesis or research paper proposal provides the Admissions Committee with the necessary information to assess your ability to develop and articulate a research project. Furthermore, the research proposal is used to match you with faculty members suitable for supervising your work, and is an important factor in selecting candidates for admission. It is, therefore, important that the proposal be well structured and carefully written. It is understood that, if admitted, this proposal may undergo significant changes as a result of further research and direction from the supervisor.

Prepare a formal essay including a personal reflection of your experience using Xero, discussing advantages and disadvantages of using the program, with detailed example, including any difficulties you faced and identifying potential areas for improvement.

Must read the company background information and presentation at first. Because the presentation is the previous part of assignment, feel totally free to get the idea from it but convert to the academic and logical statements.Prepare a formal essay including the following:• Introduction of company condition, problem and giving brief idea about the following content. • A personal reflection of your experience using Xero, discussing advantages and disadvantages of using the program, with detailed example, including any difficulties you faced and identifying potential areas for improvement. • The internal controls you have identified in the use of the software, potential weaknesses, such as hacking attack, information disclosure or other security risks, and ways to mitigate these weaknesses.

Write a discussion on how will the note-taking strategy you selected help you study?

After reviewing the reading assignments this week, it’s time to put some of your new note-taking skills to use. Briefly review Chapter 4.4 – Got Notes? in the College Success textbook.After reviewing the chapter, choose a note-taking strategy that was presented in the unit. Read the chapter more carefully and take notes using your selected note-taking strategy. After taking notes, answer the following questions:What note-taking strategy did you select? Why?How will the note-taking strategy you selected help you study? How does this compare to other note-taking strategies you looked at this week? •Read Chapters 4 and 5While some of the material in Chapter 4 is about listening to lectures, all of the techniques are important for online students. Note-taking is important for both in-person and online learning. Listening strategies are important too – throughout your educational journey, you may encounter videos and PowerPoint presentations where Chapter 4 strategies will apply.Video ResourcesBarton, D. (2015, March 26). What do top students do differently? [Video file]. TEDx Talks. Retrieved from Cain, S. (2012, February). The power of introverts [Video file]. TED. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts

Compare and contrast surge pricing and congestion pricing. Give an example of each currently in use.

Case Study 1: Auctions and Dynamic PricingThe following video describes auctions as price discovery mechanisms:The Ideal Auction. Use the video on auctions and at least three academic or high-quality business publications (see acceptable types below) to answer the following questions in 5–7 pages. Other articles and resources can be found at the Strayer Library.There are many types of auctions, each with strengths and weakness at uncovering the real price or value of an item. Compare and contrast how each of the following uncovers value: English and Dutch auctions. Sealed-bid first-price auctions and Vickery auctions. Compare and contrast surge pricing and congestion pricing. Give an example of each currently in use. Auctions are widely used in finance, e-commerce, and in e-games. Identify three examples of auctions used in finance, e-commerce, and/or e-games. Explain the following in-depth: The need for an auction to uncover value in the product or service. How the type of auction used to uncover the value of the product or service is better at uncovering value than other types of auctions. Auctions are also widely used to generate revenue for not-for-profit organizations. What are the advantages or disadvantages of auctions as revenue generators for not-for-profit organizations? Suggest ways in which a for-profit company, such as the company for which you work or a company for which you aspire to work, can use auctions or dynamic pricing to better uncover value and increase revenue. Formatting RequirementsThis course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Acceptable Types of PublicationsA high-quality, professional business publication is one that is primarily directed at reporting or analyzing the workings of business. Examples are the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Reuters. Avoid general news publications such as USA Today, the Washington Post, and the New York Times.Please do not rely on Wikipedia, Investopedia, or similar websites as references at any time in this course.By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; (2) that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution’s policies; and (3) that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Blackboard Inc. and its affiliates.

Analyze the past 3 years of the selected financial ratios for the company; you may obtain this information from the company’s financial statements.

Assignment 1 Part 1 Submission Assignment 1: Financial Research ReportPart 1 Due Week 7 and worth 100 pointsImagine that you are a financial manager researching investments for your client. Think of a friend or a family member as a client. Define her or his characteristics and goals such as an employee or employer, relatively young (less than 40 years) or close to retirement, having some savings/property, a risk taker or risk averter, etc. Next, use Nexis Uni at the Strayer University library, located at Nexis Uni, click on “Company Dossier” to research the stock of any U.S. publicly traded company that you may consider as an investment opportunity for your client. Your investment should align with your client’s investment goals. (Note: Please ensure that you are able to find enough information about this company in order to complete this assignment. You will create an appendix, in which you will insert related information.)Your final financial research report will be 6 to 8 pages long and be completed in two parts as noted below. This assignment requires you to use at least five quality academic resources and cover the following topics:Rationale for choosing the company in which to invest Ratio analysis Stock price analysis Recommendations Refer to the following resources to assist with completing your assignment:Stock SelectionForbes: “Six rules to follow when picking stocks” CNN Money: “Stocks: Investing in stocks” The Motley Fool: “13 steps to investing foolishly” Seeking Alpha: “The Graham And Dodd Method For Valuing Stocks” Investopedia: “Guide to Stock-Picking Strategies” Seeking Alpha: “Get Your Smart Beta Here! Dividend Growth Stocks As ‘Strategic Beta’ Investments” Market and Company InformationU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: “Market structure” Yahoo! Finance Mergent Online (Note: This resource is also available through the Strayer Learning Resource Center.) Seeking Alpha (Note: This is also available through the Android or iTunes App store.) Morningstar (Note: You can create a no-cost Basic Access account.) Research Hub, located in the left menu of your course in Blackboard Part 1 Due Week 7 (1 to 2 pages)Provide a rationale for the stock that you selected, indicating the significant economic, financial, and other factors that led you to consider this stock. Suggest the primary reasons why the selected stock is a suitable investment for your client. Include a description of your client’s profile. Just list five resources you’ll use to complete this assignment and begin to build your reference list. Remember you must use at least five quality academic resources for the final assignment. Part 2 Due Week 9 (6 to 8 pages including #1 and #2 from Part 1)Include your rationale, primary reasons for stock selection, and client’s profile from Part 1, making any revisions based upon Part 1 feedback if applicable. Select any five financial ratios that you have learned about in the text. Analyze the past 3 years of the selected financial ratios for the company; you may obtain this information from the company’s financial statements. Determine the company’s financial health. (Note: Suggested ratios include, but are not limited to, current ratio, quick ratio, earnings per share, and price earnings ratio.) Based on your financial review, determine the risk level of the stock from your investor’s point of view. Indicate key strategies that you may use in order to minimize these perceived risks. Provide your recommendations of this stock as an investment opportunity. Support your rationale with resources, such as peer-reviewed articles, material from the Strayer University Library, and reviews by market analysts. Conduct a literature review and list at least five quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify as academic resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with 1-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details. Properly cite all sources. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are as follows:Determine the suitability of an investment strategy that considers external risk factors and a literature review. Create investment recommendations based on research that includes the rationale and risk mitigation for the chosen strategies.

Explain how the project management team plans to meet the quality requirements set for the project.

Resources: Project management: The managerial process (6th ed.), the final project charter, and final project plan.Write a Project Implementation Plan for the project selected by the Learning Team in Week 2 which will also be used for the final implementation plan for the Project Selection Paper Assignment. Part 1 of the plan must include the following sections:Human Resources Plan: This plan should include roles and responsibilities, a project organization chart, and a staffing management plan. Your plan should:Analyze the roles and responsibilities in the following areas: Role, Authority, Responsibility, and Competency which are needed to complete a project.Include a project organization chart that displayed project team members and their reporting relationships.Provide a staffing management plan that included how human resource management requirements will be met by including when and how project team members will be acquired and how long they will be needed.Quality Management Plan: This plan should include the quality management plan for implementing the organization’s quality policy and the quality metrics. Your plan should:Examine how the organization’s quality policies will be implemented.Explain how the project management team plans to meet the quality requirements set for the project.Procurement Plan: This plan should identify the types of external resources that must be secured, the process for selecting and managing these external resources, and the metrics to evaluate the external resources. Your plan should:Describe how a project team will acquire goods and services from outside the performing organization.Evaluate how the procurement processes will be managed from developing procurement documents through contract closure.