​In a well written, multi-paragraphed essay, you are to choose two characters from the novel and explain how Achebe uses his fictional characters to make a statement about culture.

​Think about the characters we have encountered in reading Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. Each of the following characters serves a purpose to describe an aspect of culture in the novel. ​In a well written, multi-paragraphed essay, you are to choose two characters from the novel and explain how Achebe uses his fictional characters to make a statement about culture. Characters to consider: Unoka, Okonkwo, Nwoye, Ikemefuna, Ekwefi, Ezinma, Nwoye’s mother, Uchendu, Obierika, the Egwugwu, Mr. Smith, Mr. Brown, the Kotma, and the District Commissioner.

What is the role of things—items you can buy and own—in the poem?

What is the role of things—items you can buy and own—in the poem? Did it strike you that this society might be a little too obsessed with its stuff, from the makeup and jewelry on Belinda’s dressing table to the Baron’s fixation on her lock of hair? Find examples/quotes from the text that support your opinions. Furthermore, would you call this society materialistic? How about our own society? What is your relation to your stuff, to other people’s stuff? Does having or wanting certain things define who you are?

The U.S. and the world has been reeling from the impacts of the Coronavirus. Will this affect the the demand for new automobiles?

1) A key skill in economics is the ability to use the theory of supply and demand to analyze specific markets. In this week’s discussion, you get a chance to demonstrate your ability to analyze the effects of a “shock” to the market for the automobile manufacturing in the U.S. due to the Coronavirus. Make sure to support your idea with at least one source. State whether the reality is as you expected. Scenario: The U.S. and the world has been reeling from the impacts of the Coronavirus. Will this affect the the demand for new automobiles? Why? Which determinant of demand is being affected? Show graphically with before- and after-curves on the same axes. How will this change the equilibrium price and quantity of new automobiles in the U.S. in general? Explain your reasoning and include one credible source. If you are unable to develop a graph digitally, draw your graph by hand, take a picture, then upload it to your discussion post. Submission Requirements: The discussion grade will be based on how thorough and detailed your posts are. Your initial post must be published first, should be substantial, and answer the question(s) in detail. Proofread the content of your posts before making them public. Proper grammar and sentence structure are expected.

In your essay, you must address the following questions about your claim.

In your essay, you must address the following questions about your claim. 1. Briefly define the claim and its counter argument. 2. Who are some of the people and sources making the claim? 3. What are the interested parties for this claim? 4. What types of information has been transmitted about this claim? 5. Does the claim conflict with your personal observations and background information? 6. What rhetoric and fallacies are used with respect to this claim? 7. Are there any scientific findings about this claim? 8. What are the best ways to assess the probabilities of this claim? 9. What are your conclusions about your claim?

Describe how MIS supports a business organization which you are familiar with.

Describe how MIS supports a business organization which you are familiar with. (1) Cover page: Title of the course report. Student name. (2) Table of contents. (3) Text ● Introduction (company’s background – no confidential information) ● Overview of the business processes ● Diagram for the major business process (see examples in the textbook, e.g., the flowcharts on page 91, for business processes. If your organization has complex business processes, you may choose the major business process for this part.) ● Descriptions of the information system (Follow the five components: hardware, software, data, computerized business process, and people. Please note that the hardware and software should include computer networks as discussed in Chapter 5) ● Values of the MIS for strategic competitiveness of the organization (i.e., MIS alignment with the business strategies; tangible and intangible benefits of the system) ● Issues of the MIS in the organization (Usability, reliability, information quality, ethics, security, global, cultural, user training, etc.) ● Opportunities of the applications of information technology (devices and software systems) to improve the MIS and your recommendations for the organization. (4) Appendices ● Samples of business processes, if any ● Samples of useful supporting material, if any ● Hardware specifications and software screenshots samples ● Others.