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In a three-page paper, respond to the following scenario: You are a mid-level manager at a very large food manufacturer. One of your inputs is cane sugar, which you import. you have an excellent relationship with one particular overseas supplier.

You are aware that living standards in this country are very low and that sugar cane farmers rely on your business. In a coup, a brutal dictator takes power and demands form the sugar exporter a percentage of the revenue from its sales to you.
This money is used to fund a terror campaign against the dictator’s opposition. Discuss what options you have available to respond, their economic implications, and moral implications using the VBM model. Which would you recommend be chosen and why?

ACC 315 Module Five Bongo Reflection Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

Data is factual, measurable information that is collected on documents like tax schedules, payroll schedules or sales figures. In this assignment you will learn the types of data and how it is organized, stored, characterized, and used to make business decisions.

Scenario

You have been asked to train a new hire on ways that data storage and analysis are used in accounting by creating a brief video on the topic.

Directions

Familiarize yourself with the topic by reading Chapter 5 in the textbook. Take notes to prepare an outline of the topics you need to cover in your presentation. Use Bongo to create this presentation. Bongo instructions are provided in the supporting materials section.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

1.       Types of Data: Explain the different types of data. Consider this question to guide your response: How do data types differ?

2.       Forms of Storage: Identify forms of data storage. Consider the following to guide your response: Identify 2–3 forms of data storage.

3.       Data Organization: Explain how data is organized in an AIS.

4.       Big Data: Explain two or more characteristics of big data. Consider the following question to guide your response: What are the characteristics of big data?

5.       Analytics: Explain how data analytics are used to solve accounting problems. Consider the following question to guide your response: How are data analytics used to solve accounting problems? 

Bongo Auto Analysis is a tool that rates your video content for clarity, use of filler words, and speaking rate. Using this feature is optional for this assignment. You may, however, want to use it to get immediate feedback on your work, which you can then revise and submit.

What to Submit

Prepare an outline addressing the rubric criteria, and then create a video that records your thoughts using Bongo. Bongo is a screen capture and video editing tool. You may record yourself or use narration over a slide deck that you create. Submit your outline as a MS Word document. At the top, include the link to your Bongo presentation.

Write a 3–4 page paper in which you describe historical and modern payment models in hospital environments and describe how the evolution of payment models affects consumer costs and behavior.

TERM PAPER Content
Question Term Paper Instructions:

Unemployment – Newspaper Writing Assignment – 15% of overall grade, Due date December 3rd t early submissions by November 26th; early submissions allow the students feedback and a 2nd attempt

Description:
You are required to complete a formal write-up of three current affairs newspaper articles (from
the last 6 months) on the topic of unemployment or labor market conditions
and will submit your write ups along with the articles. Each write up should be
at least 1 type written page (12-point font, APA Style- including in-text
citation and a reference page).

Your submission should indicate: (1) the title of the article, (2)
date of publication, (3) name of the publication and (4) provide the link (URL). THE TOPIC
OF THE THREE ARTICLES IS U.S. UNEMPLOYMENT. One suggestion is to go to
Google News (Not Google) and search US unemployment. Find 3 different articles.
Do not use Investopedia, or the definition of unemployment from Google or the
BLS.gov. You must use a newspaper source.

You will first summarize each article, provide a critique of the
article, then discuss the economic implications of the issue(s). You should
include your opinion on why it is important to focus on this issue, how it
connects to the topics covered in the course and discuss if relevant any
recommendations or solutions that you would recommend.

Please add labels: Article 1 – Summary 1, Article 2- Summary 2,
Article 3 – Summary 3

Describe the Pathophysiology and Etiology of the primary diagnosis. List risk factors related to the primary diagnosis. -What are the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the diagnosis impact other body systems and what are the possible complications? -What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to confirm the primary diagnosis? -What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications Appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Reference list included with at least two research articles that are within last 5 years. Research articles are also cited and linked within mind map

Describe the Pathophysiology and Etiology of the primary diagnosis. List risk factors related to the primary diagnosis. -What are the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the diagnosis impact other body systems and what are the possible complications? -What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to confirm the primary diagnosis? -What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications Appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Reference list included with at least two research articles that are within last 5 years. Research articles are also cited and linked within mind map.

Data Manipulation and Transformation with dplyr and tidyr: Focus on the powerful data manipulation capabilities offered by packages like dplyr and tidyr in R. Discuss techniques for data cleaning, reshaping, summarizing, and merging datasets.
Prepare a survey paper (min 5 pages) For a survey paper, the typical parts include: Title: Clearly indicating the topic of the paper. Abstract: A concise summary of the paper’s main contributions, findings, and key points. Introduction: Providing an overview of the topic, its relevance, and the scope of the survey. Background and Context: Providing necessary background information and context for understanding the topic. Literature Review: Summarizing existing research and publications in the field. Methodology (if applicable): Detailing the approach used for conducting the survey. Main Content: Divided into sections based on the different aspects or subtopics of the subject. Each section should provide a comprehensive review of the literature, including key findings, methodologies, and critical evaluations. Discussion: Analyzing and synthesizing the information presented in the main content, highlighting trends, commonalities, and areas of disagreement or contention. Conclusion: Summarizing the main findings of the survey and providing insights or recommendations based on the literature reviewed. Future Directions: Suggesting potential areas for future research based on gaps identified in the existing literature. References: Citing all the sources and references used in the paper

For this assignment, please prepare and deliver a 3 to 5 minute persuasive speech with accompanying visual aids. Here are some guidelines to follow for your project:

Choose an appropriate topic for a persuasive speech. We recommend choosing a topic you’re familiar with and that can comfortably fill a 3 to 5-minute time period. Remember that the purpose of a persuasive speech is to attempt to convince your audience of your viewpoint on a topic.

Choose appropriate visual aids that would work best for your presentation, such as slideshows, poster boards, demonstrations, etc. If you choose to do a slideshow, please use PowerPoint or a suitable alternative (such as Google Slides).

Record yourself delivering your speech using a camera and save the recording. (Your computer webcam should work just fine.) Make sure you set up the recording to capture your gestures and expressions.

You may refer to notes or index cards during the speech; however, please be sure to maintain eye contact with the camera.

For this assignment you will submit the following:

YouTuble link of your speech video – Use your visual aid during your speech so no need to submit.

Reference page in APA format (complete lesson for APA format to correctly create this.

You will speech will be graded as below: Total of 100 points available

Topic (Is it persuasive?) – 20 points

Speech Time (3-5 minutes) – 10 points

APA formatted Reference Page – 10 points

Visual Aid Used – 10 points

Quality of delivery – 50 points

Quality of delivery includes preparedness, speaking quality, standing while speaking, and proper dress for giving a speech.

Week One Assignment – Case Study
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Instructions
You are the CEO of a large-sized manufacturing and marketing company with employees in “red” states, “blue” states and “purple” states. You are hearing more heated discussions in the employee lunchrooms and zoom sessions around climate, abortion, voting rights, and gun control. Some employees have asked to be transferred to other divisions where the conflict is not so heated or where others have the same value system as theirs.

1. As the CEO, are you concerned about these conflicts? Why?
2. Do you think they will have an impact on organizational climate and productivity?
3. Do you think you need to do something as the CEO to provide leadership for more civil discussions of these issues?
4. Do you think you should make public statements in support or against any of the controversial issues where you have employees representing marginalized groups (LGBT, immigrants, religious differences, etc.)? If so, what would you say?
   Please submit a 3 to 5 pages case analysis in which you respond to the following questions. APA style margins and spacing with a header and references to the drop box (Cover page and reference pages are not counted as pages).

Assignment 2: Evaluate the Efficacy of Various Product Management Styles
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Instructions
For this assignment, assume you are the Chief Product Officer at a global multinational corporation. Your CEO has asked you to create a chart to rank your strengths and weaknesses regarding the following product management styles:
• Customer-Focused Product Manager
• Engineering-Focused Product Manager
• Design-Focused Product Manager
• Business-Focused Product Manager
You may create your chart using the table tool in Word. Following your self-reflection, identification, and an itemization of your weaknesses, document a mental model to ensure your success in product management. Then, indicate why product management is necessary based on your identified strengths.
Length: 1 Chart with a minimum of one weakness and one strength for each of the four categories above
References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources.
The completed assignment should address all the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and adhere to National University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
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