What does BMW do well to target each of these groups, and what could it do better?

Part 1 Evaluate this case, and respond to each of the following questions using both theory and practical managerial thinking. §  Examine and apply the consumer-buying process for BMW. Identify the steps and the application to BMW. How does this process assist the marketing team at BMW? §  How could data analytics be used to research the consumer in order to ensure a strong understanding of overall business and marketing outcomes at BMW? §  Within the case, several clearly different target markets are identified. What does BMW do well to target each of these groups, and what could it do better?

Corporate Social Responsibility.

Some business firms publish annual reports concerning their socially responsible activities. Critics of these reports call them advertising ploys.  Obtain and read one or more of the reports.  –       Choose a publically traded company to research. You may use any company as long as it is publically traded and has not already been selected by a fellow classmate. To be sure that the company is publically traded, you can search for its ““ticker symbol”” on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website: http://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html (Links to an external site.). If you cannot find the ticker symbol on this site, then the company is not publically traded in the United States.     Example:  Obtaining Nike Annual Report  NIKE, Inc. (NKE) NYSE (http://finance.yahoo.com/quote/NKE?p=NKE) http://investors.nike.com/investors/news-events-and-reports/?toggle=reports   Write a two (2) page paper in which you address the following: 1.       Brief summary of the company 2.       What is meant by social responsibility? 3.       What activities do these firms consider socially responsible? 4.       What influence might the reporting of these activities have on the firms’ management? 5.       Are firms that issue these reports likely to increase these activities? 6.       Support your research with at least two (2) quality academic resources: (1) scholarly journal articles, and/or peer-review, and (1) textbook (one can be from the course), from SGSC Library http://www.sgsc.edu/academics/homepage.cms  Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources  

Develop a 800 word company policy (template provided) for Fitzgerald Foods’ directors and officers completing the following: Legal Duties of Directors and Officers (a heading from policy document) .

Develop a 800 word company policy (template provided) for Fitzgerald Foods’ directors and officers completing the following: Legal Duties of Directors and Officers (a heading from policy document) Explain the legal duties of directors and officers to the corporation, including the “business judgment rule.” Benefits of Compliance (a heading from policy document) Discuss the benefits of compliance for Fitzgerald Foods. Consequences of Noncompliance (a heading from policy document) Analyze how unethical activity by a director or officer can lead to a violation of a legal duty owed to the corporation. Provide a brief example from a news article or court case within the last three years that demonstrates corporate director or officer liability in the United States. Recommend separately (not a heading on the policy document) to the chairman of the board in 45 to 90 words at least two business risk management procedures that Fitzgerald Foods can adopt in the future to avoid violations of legal duties by its directors and officers.

Explore he scientific, economic and ethical issues using your sources.

Build on the disease scenario you developed in week 2’spaper, the role you played in week 3’steam presentation, and scientific databases and websites provided in the week 4 lecture and Course Resources, write a2800 to 3500 word individual paper that discusses the cost-benefit tradeoffs of genetic testing for a disease that does versus a disease that does not currently have any significant treatment. Explore he scientific, economic and ethical issues using your sources. NOTE: a good researcher does not allow his or her opinion to enter into analyses such asthese. Stay objective; no part of this paper should be written in the first person. or equivalent.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy, including addressing issues with policy design, implementation practices, and external constraints that inhibit effectiveness.

So far in the project, you have explored a social problem, selected a relevant federal policy, and analyze the federal policy. This paper evaluates the impact of immigration reforms and establishes that such reforms would be counter productive in the long – run. The title page and reference page is free of charge and not included with the 12 pages. This is a Graduate Level Research Paper. By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAs and practice behaviors: Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice Apply and communicate understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in shaping life experiences into practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Related Assignment Criteria: 1. Analyze the social justice issue and its connection to the chosen population, including addressing cultural values, privilege, and power in your analysis. 2. Analyze the federal policy and its connection to the social justice problem and the targeted population. Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services. Related Assignment Criteria: 1. Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy, including addressing issues with policy design, implementation practices, and external constraints that inhibit effectiveness. 2. Draw conclusions about the continuing effectiveness of the policy. Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. Related Assignment Criteria: 1. Analyze the historical issues and context leading up to and including the development of the policy. 2. Evaluate the feasibility of the policy from political, economic, and administrative perspectives. 3. Provide recommendations to improve the policy or to replace it with alternative solutions, including a plan for advocacy and implementation. Assignment Description This assignment is the final component of your course project. Part of this assignment is a compilation of all previous assignments, revised according to your instructor’s feedback. All the course assignments will be combined to create a policy analysis report. The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the extent to which your chosen federal policy addresses the social justice issue concerning your chosen population and to make recommendations. Assignment Instructions As noted above, use the revised work you have done in your Policy Selection and Background (Unit 4) (See Attachment) and Policy Analysis (Unit 6) (See Attachment) assignments to develop a complete analysis. Additionally, this final submission includes recommendations you would make regarding future changes to the policy to improve its effectiveness in address the social justice issue for the chosen population. For your final version, include: Introduction Body of Paper Address the following, based on revising the assignments you submitted previously: Analyze the social justice issue and its connection to the chosen population, addressing cultural values, privilege, and power in your analysis. Analyze the federal policy and its connection to the social justice problem and the targeted population. Analyze the historical issues and context leading up to, and including, the development of the policy. Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy, including addressing issues with policy design, implementation practices, and external constraints that inhibit effectiveness. Evaluate the feasibility of the policy from political, economic, and administrative perspectives. Conclusion Provide a brief summary of the current state of the policy’s implementation in regards to the chosen social justice issue and target population. Draw conclusions based on your analysis about the continuing effectiveness of the policy. What have been the policy’s strengths and weaknesses, and how might these look going forward? Cite specific examples to support your analysis. Recommendations Provide recommendations to improve the policy or to replace it with alternative solutions, including a plan for how you will advocate for these changes. Should the policy be replaced, modified, or extended upon? Justify your recommendations for new policies or revisions with a detailed rationale. Describe how the new or revised policy for the chosen population will be implemented into policy planning and action. Guidelines Before completing this assignment, make sure you also refer to the scoring guide that will be used to grade your work (See Attachment).

write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments.

write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. As a human resources recruiter for a streaming TV service provider, you have been asked to discuss the importance of employment laws in creating a fair and safe work environment with several hiring managers in the customer service department. These laws protect the company and its employees. The laws included in the discussion are as follows: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Equal Pay Act Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)