Evaluate and specify the potential demand and buyers of the proposed product.

Checkpoint #1: BUS 180, Principles of Economics The checkpoint for BUS 180, the Principles of Economics course, is part of a series of assignments designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in achieving the goals and learning outcomes of the undergraduate program of the College of Business and Management. The specific objective of the checkpoint assignment for BUS 180 is to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in evaluating and assessing the market structure for a startup business that they will develop. This exercise will provide the students with the opportunity of integration and implementation of theory to practice in developing the structural foundation of a startup business. This assignment, like the other critical assignments, is an integral part of the assessment plan for the College of Business and Management in measuring students’ success in achieving the overall intended students’ learning outcomes. In BUS 180, each student will experience creating a start- up business to produce a specific product (a good or service). A three to five (3-5) page written research paper on the start- up business, the product and the market structure of the industry is required. The paper needs to present sections on the product information, this may be a good (tangible product) or a service (intangible product); and the initial and potential scope of the market in which the product will be supplied. In addition, the written paper should have sections on the degree of the existing competition and the characteristics of the rival producers/organizations; the characteristics of the buyers and the potential demand for the product; and the strategy of the start- up business for pricing with regards to elasticity, production and maintaining its competitive advantage. Finally, a critical analysis of the findings and conclusion and the implications for the start-up business need to be addressed in the paper. The specific components of the proposed start up business should include: Product description Scope of the market Market Structure Degree of competition, availability of substitute and barriers to entry Potential demand Elasticity Industry Trends The written plan should specifically address the following: Product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. Various barriers to entry to the market in which the proposed business will compete. Demand and buyers of the proposed product. Price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. Use the Internet and research the current performance and the future forecast for the industry that your proposed business belongs. The written paper is to be typed double–spaced, 1’ margins, Times New Roman and 12-point font, with correct spelling and grammar, proper citation, references, with a cover page and organized with headings. The instructor’s approval of the topic is required. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to: Specifically identify product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. (SLO 3.1, SLO 3.2) Recognize and evaluate the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. (SLO 3.4, SLO 12.4) Identify the various barriers to entry to the market in which the proposed business will compete. (SLO 3.4) Evaluate and specify the potential demand and buyers of the proposed product. (SLO 3.3, SLO 12.4) Identify the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. (SLO 3.1) Use the Internet and research the current performance and the future forecast for the industry that your proposed business belongs. (SLO 3.1, SLO 12.3, SLO 12.4) Demonstrate proficient writing skills. (SLO 12.6) Rubric for BUS 180 Checkpoint Assignment Learning Outcomes Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Unacceptable Specifically identify the product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/ global) that the proposed business intends to serve. (SLO 3.1, SLO 3.2) Summary thoroughly describes the product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Summary describes the product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Summary demonstrated some insight into the product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Summary demonstrates minimal description of the product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Summary does not demonstrate description of product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Recognize and evaluate the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. (SLO 3.4, SLO 12.4) Identify the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. (SLO 3.4) Summary demonstrates significant insight into the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. Summary demonstrates insight into the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. Summary demonstrates some insight into the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. Summary demonstrates minimal insight into the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. Summary does not demonstrate the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. Evaluate and specify the potential demand and buyers of the proposed product. (SLO 3.3, SLO 12.4) Identify the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. (SLO 3.1) Use the Internet and research the current performance and the future forecast for the industry that your proposed business belongs. (SLO 3.1, SLO 12.3, SLO 12.4) Research and evaluation of the current and future industry trend for the proposed business demonstrates significant insight. Research and evaluation of the current and future industry trend for the proposed business demonstrates insight. Research and evaluation of the current and future industry trend for the proposed business is adequate. Research and evaluation of the current and future industry trend for the proposed business is minimal. Research and evaluation of the current and future industry trend for the proposed business is inadequate. Demonstrate proficient writing skills (SLO 12.6) Writing skills are at high level with almost no errors. Writing skills are good with a few errors. Writing skills are adequate with many errors. Writing skills overall are below average. Writing skills are poor with remediation required. Summary represents comprehensive information on the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. Summary represents information on the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. Summary represents some information on the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business is adequate. Demonstration of knowledge of the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business is inadequate. Summary does not represent information on the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. Evaluation and specification of potential demand and buyers of the proposed product demonstrates significant insight. Evaluation and specification of potential demand and buyers of the proposed product demonstrates insight.Evaluation and specification of potential demand and buyers of the proposed product demonstrates some insight. Evaluation and specification of potential demand and buyers of the proposed product demonstrates minimal insight. Evaluation and Summary thoroughly describes the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. Summary describes the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product Summary demonstrated some insight into the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. Summary demonstrates minimal description of the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. Summary does not demonstrate minimal description of the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product.

What are the arguments for using the popular vote instead of the Electoral College to elect presidents?

The purpose of the project is to provide students an opportunity to discuss a key political science concept and to show a basic understanding of academic research and reporting skills.Students should research this style in order to properly format the assignment (see the Purdue Online Writing Lab). It is important to think critically about your chosen topic and clearly express your thoughts about it in writing. Where appropriate, make sure to include specific evidence and/or examples (along with appropriate citations). When writing your analysis, consider the eight standards for critical thinking (Paul and Elder, 2013): clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, and fairness. Ask yourself questions, such as 1) How can I validate the accuracy of my statement? 2) How is this information relevant? 3) How does my conclusion address the complexities of the issue? 4)What is another interpretation or viewpoint of the issue? 5)Does my conclusion follow from the data and/or statements I have provided? In addition, the writing assignment does not need to have a separate title page. All writing assignment submissions will be processed through the SafeAssign program. Do not cut and paste from online sources or use information word for word from the textbook. The assignment needs to be your own work and if it is not, the submission will receive a failing grade or a zero. Students may not submit a writing assignment for this class that has been previously submitted for another course. Two of the last three presidents have been elected to office without winning the popular vote. There have been subsequent discussions about eliminating the Electoral College. What is the Electoral College and why was it originally created? What are the arguments for keeping the Electoral College? What are the arguments for using the popular vote instead of the Electoral College to elect presidents? Does it impact a president’s legitimacy when they are not elected by a majority of the population?

After reading about Nutrition for all ages write a paper on how you would change to a more healthy student lunch menu.

As we all know, either by our own experiences or by our children’s experiences, school lunches for our children are usually pretty poor from a Nutritional standpoint! After reading about Nutrition for all ages write a paper on how you would change to a more healthy student lunch menu. You can choose the age group, but keep in mind, you will need to consider the fact that you would like them to actually eat it. Consider items that are more healthy, but are still going to appetizing for your age group.

Prepare a memo explaining how much internal (organic) growth would S&G be able to fund?

Prepare a memo addressing the following questions: 1 Analyze the recent financial performance of S&G. How much internal (organic) growth would S&G be able to fund? Is this enough to achieve their forecasted growth? 2 What could be the sources of external capital to finance S&G targeted growth? Why do they want to go public? Why increasing leverage is not considered? 3 Analyze S&G’s “No Win-No Fee” business model. How much is a successful personal injury lawsuit worth? What is the expected value of a new case? What is the break-even winning probability? (Hint: Use the financial model provided with the case) 4 What could happen to the expected value of a new case if the firm gets bigger? 5 How many cases did S&G work on in 2006? With a WACC of 11%, what is the capitalized value of the ongoing cases? What fraction of S&G’s market capitalization (assuming $1 per share) does this represent? 6 How much is S&G worth as a company? (Hint: Use WACC=11%) 7 Should Rosen invest in the S&G IPO?

Write an essay discussing how political activism has influenced profession of nursing, advanced practice and healthcare.

The goal of this discussion topic is to help you understand how political activism has influenced the profession of nursing as well as advanced practice and the delivery of healthcare. Choose a nursing association (i.e. AANP, ANCC, ANA, among others). How is it governed? What is the legislative agenda of the association? How is the agenda developed? How is the agenda communicated to the membership and does it partner with any coalitions? Does the partnership influence policy on a national or state level, and if so, how? When you graduate, do you plan to join this association? Why or why not? Follow the discussion rubric to obtain points for your discussion

In an essay,how would you use the survey results to improve the organization in the end?

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Write an essay addressing the issue of representation and construction of gender in media, literature, art language and popular culture, and examine the contradictions and expectations associated with doing gender?

Write an essay addressing the issue of representation and construction of gender in media, literature, art language and popular culture, and examine the contradictions and expectations associated with doing gender? Do this from a Political Science perspective? Term Paper This course explores the social construction of identity paying particular attention to the implications of sex, gender, and sexuality as core aspects of the self in contemporary Western culture This course has a focus on critiquing the sex-gender binary and thinking about genders, identities, and sexualities as social constructs.

Discuss the various levels and types of strategies the firm may use to maximize its competitiveness and profitability.

In this assignment, you are to use the same corporation you selected and focused on for Assignments 1, 2, and 3. Consider the corporation you have selected to use in your first three assignments. Identify one of the firm’s major competitors that you would consider working for. Research the corporation on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University’s online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions. You will do a 15 minutes presentation to the Board of Directors of the corporation. Develop an eight to twelve slide PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes based upon Assignments 1 through 4. You may choose to compare your chosen corporation to a major competitor with whom you would like to work. You will make recommendations to the Board of Directors based upon your analysis and decision on why the corporation remains or is not a good fit for you. Determine the impact of the company’s mission, vision, and primary stakeholders on its overall success as a competitive employer in the industry. Create a SWOT analysis for the company to determine its major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Based on the SWOT analysis, outline a strategy for the company to capitalize on its strengths and opportunities, and minimize its weaknesses and threats. Discuss the various levels and types of strategies the firm may use to maximize its competitiveness and profitability. Outline a communications plan the company could use to make the strategies you recommend above known to all stakeholders. Develop an executive level Power Point presentation with 8 -12 slides with speaker notes and appropriate graphics or professional video. Assess efforts by this corporation to be a responsible (ethical) corporate citizen and determine the impact these efforts (or lack thereof) have on the company’s bottom line. Provide specific examples to support your response. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources. References must be submitted on a Works Cited page using SWS format. This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Determine ways in which the vision, mission, and stakeholders of a firm impact that firm’s overall success. Identify how the six segments of the general environment affect an industry and its firms. Identify the five forces of competition. Analyze the external environment for opportunities and threats that impact the firm. Analyze the internal environment of a company for strengths and weaknesses that impact the firm’s competitiveness. Identify various levels and types of strategy in a firm. Assess the ethical implications related to strategic decisions. Predict ways in which corporate governance will affect strategic decisions. Assess the relationship between strategy and organizational structure. Use technology and information resources to research issues in business administration. Write clearly and concisely about business administration using proper writing mechanics. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

U.S history has seen free expression limited in times of national crisis and we currently live in the age of “fake news” and escalating tension among media outlets. Is there ever a justifiable reason to restruct free expression in our nation?

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