Karl Marx and the Theory of Class Struggle. The work is to be 6 pages with three to five sources, with in-text citations and a reference page.

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I will pay for the following article Karl Marx and the Theory of Class Struggle. The work is to be 6 pages with three to five sources, with in-text citations and a reference page.

Capitalism, eventually, would pave the way for the existence of socialism, just like how capitalism replaced the feudal system. The future class struggle would be fought between the bourgeoisie or the capitalist entrepreneurs, and the proletariats or the workers. The class struggle would reach its end, as predicted by Marx, in the socialist revolution and the emergence of absolute communism.While writing the Manifesto, Karl Marx realized that the communists were not a political party but, instead, intellectual activists capable to ignite the government from external means.

This is witnessed in the statement in which he describes them as “a portion of the bourgeois ideologists, who have raised themselves to the level of comprehending theoretically the historical movement as a whole” (Ossowski 1963, 73). Marx thinks that this sophisticated bourgeoisie would stage a revolution in Germany that would throw into the fermenting socialist revolution in France. Through using France as a point of reference, Marx thought that Germany would trail in their steps, ruled by the communists (Swingewood 2000).

The progressively more apparent industrial revolution undoubtedly influenced Karl Marx a great deal. Human prospect assumed on a new meaning with power and vigor exemplified in the lower classes which provided the labor that triggered the fateful industrial revolution. Hence, it would appear normal for someone to conclude that these individuals in whom the larger society had turned out to be newly reliant upon for vying in the industrial realm may emerge to take up power. Marx emphasized that “new conditions of oppression, new forms of struggle in place of the old ones” (Porpora 1987, 120).

James Madison was brought in as assistant to Computron’s chairman, who had the task of getting the company back into a sound financial position.  Madison must prepare an analysis of where the company is now, what it must do to regain its financial health, and what actions to take. Your assignment is to help her answer the following questions, using the recent and projected financial information shown next. Provide clear explanations, not yes or no answers. Why are ratios useful? What three groups use ratio analysis and for what reasons? Calculate the profit margin, operating profit margin, basic earning power (BEP), return on assets (ROA), and return on equity (ROE).  What can you say about these ratios?

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Question 1

‘Jenny Cochran, a graduate of The University of Tennessee with 4 years of experience as an equities analyst, was recently brought in as assistant to the chairman of the board of Computron Industries, a manufacturer of computer components.

During the previous year, Computron had doubled its plant capacity, opened new sales offices outside its home territory, and launched an expensive advertising campaign. Cochran was assigned to evaluate the impact of the changes. She began by gathering financial statements and other data. (Data Attached)

  1. What effect did the expansion have on sales and net income? What effect did the expansion have on the asset side of the balance sheet?  What do you conclude from the statement of cash flows?
  2. What is Computron’s net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)? What are operating current assets? What are operating current liabilities? How much net operating working capital and total net operating capital does Computron have?
  3. What is Computron’s free cash flow (FCF)? What are Computron’s “net uses” of its FCF?
  4. Calculate Computron’s return on invested capital (ROIC). Computron has a 10% cost of capital (WACC). What caused the decline in the ROIC? Was it due to operating profitability or capital utilization? Do you think Computron’s growth added value?
  5. What is Computron’s EVA?  The cost of capital was 10% in both years.
  6. Assume that a corporation has $200,000 of taxable income from operations. What is the company’s federal tax liability?
  7. Assume that you are in the 25% marginal tax bracket and that you have $50,000 to invest. You have narrowed your investment choices down to municipal bonds yielding 7% or equally risky corporate bonds with a yield of 10%. Which one should you choose and why? At what marginal tax rate would you be indifferent?

 

Question 2

James Madison was brought in as assistant to Computron’s chairman, who had the task of getting the company back into a sound financial position.  Madison must prepare an analysis of where the company is now, what it must do to regain its financial health, and what actions to take. Your assignment is to help her answer the following questions, using the recent and projected financial information shown next. Provide clear explanations, not yes or no answers.

  1. Why are ratios useful? What three groups use ratio analysis and for what reasons?
  2. Calculate the profit margin, operating profit margin, basic earning power (BEP), return on assets (ROA), and return on equity (ROE).  What can you say about these ratios?
  3. Calculate the inventory turnover, days sales outstanding (DSO), fixed assets turnover, operating capital requirement, and total assets turnover.  How does Computron’s utilization of assets stack up against other firms in its industry?
  4. Calculate the current and quick ratios based on the projected balance sheet and income statement data. What can you say about the company’s liquidity position and its trend?
  5. Calculate the debt ratio, liabilities-to-assets ratio, times-interest-earned, and EBITDA coverage ratios.  How does Computron compare with the industry with respect to financial leverage?  What can you conclude from these ratios?
  6. Calculate the price/earnings ratio and market/book ratio.  Do these ratios indicate that investors are expected to have a high or low opinion of the company?
  7. Use the extended DuPont equation to provide a summary and overview of Computron’s projected financial condition.  What are the firm’s major strengths and weaknesses?
  8. What are some potential problems and limitations of financial ratio analysis?
  9. What are some qualitative factors analysts should consider when evaluating a company’s likely future financial performance?

 

Submit your answers in a Word document.

 

‘Jenny Cochran, a graduate of The University of Tennessee with 4 years of experience as an equities analyst, was recently brought in as assistant to the chairman of the board of Computron Industries, a manufacturer of computer components. During the previous year, Computron had doubled its plant capacity, opened new sales offices outside its home territory, and launched an expensive advertising campaign. Cochran was assigned to evaluate the impact of the changes. She began by gathering financial statements and other data. (Data Attached) What effect did the expansion have on sales and net income? What effect did the expansion have on the asset side of the balance sheet?  What do you conclude from the statement of cash flows? What is Computron’s net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)? What are operating current assets? What are operating current liabilities? How much net operating working capital and total net operating capital does Computron have?

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Question 1

‘Jenny Cochran, a graduate of The University of Tennessee with 4 years of experience as an equities analyst, was recently brought in as assistant to the chairman of the board of Computron Industries, a manufacturer of computer components.

During the previous year, Computron had doubled its plant capacity, opened new sales offices outside its home territory, and launched an expensive advertising campaign. Cochran was assigned to evaluate the impact of the changes. She began by gathering financial statements and other data. (Data Attached)

  1. What effect did the expansion have on sales and net income? What effect did the expansion have on the asset side of the balance sheet?  What do you conclude from the statement of cash flows?
  2. What is Computron’s net operating profit after taxes (NOPAT)? What are operating current assets? What are operating current liabilities? How much net operating working capital and total net operating capital does Computron have?
  3. What is Computron’s free cash flow (FCF)? What are Computron’s “net uses” of its FCF?
  4. Calculate Computron’s return on invested capital (ROIC). Computron has a 10% cost of capital (WACC). What caused the decline in the ROIC? Was it due to operating profitability or capital utilization? Do you think Computron’s growth added value?
  5. What is Computron’s EVA?  The cost of capital was 10% in both years.
  6. Assume that a corporation has $200,000 of taxable income from operations. What is the company’s federal tax liability?
  7. Assume that you are in the 25% marginal tax bracket and that you have $50,000 to invest. You have narrowed your investment choices down to municipal bonds yielding 7% or equally risky corporate bonds with a yield of 10%. Which one should you choose and why? At what marginal tax rate would you be indifferent?

 

Question 2

James Madison was brought in as assistant to Computron’s chairman, who had the task of getting the company back into a sound financial position.  Madison must prepare an analysis of where the company is now, what it must do to regain its financial health, and what actions to take. Your assignment is to help her answer the following questions, using the recent and projected financial information shown next. Provide clear explanations, not yes or no answers.

  1. Why are ratios useful? What three groups use ratio analysis and for what reasons?
  2. Calculate the profit margin, operating profit margin, basic earning power (BEP), return on assets (ROA), and return on equity (ROE).  What can you say about these ratios?
  3. Calculate the inventory turnover, days sales outstanding (DSO), fixed assets turnover, operating capital requirement, and total assets turnover.  How does Computron’s utilization of assets stack up against other firms in its industry?
  4. Calculate the current and quick ratios based on the projected balance sheet and income statement data. What can you say about the company’s liquidity position and its trend?
  5. Calculate the debt ratio, liabilities-to-assets ratio, times-interest-earned, and EBITDA coverage ratios.  How does Computron compare with the industry with respect to financial leverage?  What can you conclude from these ratios?
  6. Calculate the price/earnings ratio and market/book ratio.  Do these ratios indicate that investors are expected to have a high or low opinion of the company?
  7. Use the extended DuPont equation to provide a summary and overview of Computron’s projected financial condition.  What are the firm’s major strengths and weaknesses?
  8. What are some potential problems and limitations of financial ratio analysis?
  9. What are some qualitative factors analysts should consider when evaluating a company’s likely future financial performance?

 

Submit your answers in a Word document.

 

Discuss the four individuals traditionally identified as the authors of the gospels (John Mark of Jerusalem, Matthew the Publican, Luke the Physician, and John son of Zebedee). Then, discuss the stylistic traits, characteristics, and unique features of the four gospels (as literature), including theories on which came first and possible sources.  This should be five pages, plus a bibliography. Mention in your discussion any debate you discover as to authorship of any one of these four works.

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  1. F. Massey Ph.D.

Assignment 2

 

Discuss the four individuals traditionally identified as the authors of the gospels (John Mark of Jerusalem, Matthew the Publican, Luke the Physician, and John son of Zebedee). Then, discuss the stylistic traits, characteristics, and unique features of the four gospels (as literature), including theories on which came first and possible sources.  This should be five pages, plus a bibliography. Mention in your discussion any debate you discover as to authorship of any one of these four works.

 

For this assignment you will need to consult works like Bible Dictionaries, Bible Encyclopedias, Commentaries, and other scholarly New Testament resources. See the Resources list I have provided for recommended library and on-line resources.

 

Please note:  There are standard rules for writing college papers, as well as how to do footnotes (or text notes) and bibliography. Internet sources need more information in a bibliography than you might realize. If you do not know how to do that, consult a guide for writing college papers.

 

 

 

You are to take ANY ONE of the paragraph topics (the questions/scenarios that you responded to for your paragraph assignments) from PARAGRAPHS 1-3 ONLY and write an extended response to any one of them, making use of the ideas from AT LEAST TWO readings/Lessons and citing TWO external sources, according to the following instructions and guidelines. You can use what you wrote in your original response to the topic however you want or you can start over, it’s up to you.

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PAPER #1

Worth up to 175XP

TOPIC:

You are to take ANY ONE of the paragraph topics (the questions/scenarios that you responded to for your paragraph assignments) from PARAGRAPHS 1-3 ONLY and write an extended response to any one of them, making use of the ideas from AT LEAST TWO readings/Lessons and citing TWO external sources, according to the following instructions and guidelines. You can use what you wrote in your original response to the topic however you want or you can start over, it’s up to you.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Papers are to be NO MORE THAN 600-800 WORDS and turned in right here on Canvas.  Remember to draw on arguments and examples used in class and from the readings. Make sure to cite any quotations or references to other works (IN A WAY THAT I CAN TRACE YOUR SOURCE). ANY form of plagiarism will result in an F and appropriate reporting. Don’t do it. If you’re unsure what constitutes plagiarism, look it up or refer to this web page for more information: Information on Plagiarism and Academic Honesty (Links to an external site.). If you are thinking of cheating, please just talk to me before you do it and we could work something out so that you don’t cheat.

You are to cite AT LEAST 2 SOURCES obtained from outside this course. While I want you to go out and use more sources, keep in mind that you do only need 2 external sources. This paper is NOT meant to be a complex research paper, but more of an analysis on the topic. However, this research is meant to help you in your analysis, which is part of the reason I am requiring that you do it. Wikipedia is not an ideal source, but you may use it appropriately as a source, mostly for factual descriptions. However, you should always try to approach Wikipedia as a great place to start some research, but it’s best left there. An easy place to begin is by looking at the articles cited in the course readings. You can also locate sources using the Internet (ie, Google Search, Google Scholar, philpapers.org, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, etc.), your own books (I wish!), or any of the numerous research engines available to you through the GWC Library (http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/library/ (Links to an external site.) ), like the EBSCOHost (and other) Databases (http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/library/databases.html (Links to an external site.)), especially the Religion and Philosophy Collection and Academic Search Premier. You can even talk with real-life people! Talk with me or a librarian if you need any help finding sources.

Paper tips/guidelines: The most important thing to do is back up your arguments with good reasons. Create a clear thesis in your paper and make clear, reasoned arguments supporting your thesis. Try to keep your thoughts on point and just say what needs to be said – don’t add “fluff” unless it helps get your point across.

Example of a thesis statement: “I agree with Socrates that Philosophers should rule us.”  If you want to add more, then put your strongest and most important reason into it as well, such as by saying, “I agree with Socrates that Philosophers should rule us because they are so amazingly brilliant and kind.” These would be reasonable thesis statements in response to a question like, “Do you agree with Socrates that Philosophers should be rulers? Why or why not?” THEN you would go on to elaborate in good detail giving good reasons supporting your thesis statement.

Part of your grade will be based on how well you recognize the important philosophical aspects of the topic presented in light of what we have read and discussed in the course. You should first identify these aspects – doing so will help you organize your thoughts and make your arguments. When you proofread your work (and you should do this) you should always think that the person grading it will be constantly asking “Why?” and you should be sure you have answers to these “Why?” questions. If you need more help, read your paper aloud to a friend (seriously, despite how bad of an idea this sounds) – you’ll get some good feedback and notice problems for yourself.

Make sure you CONNECT all of your ideas to each other and always be sure that everything you say leads back to your thesis. If something you are saying doesn’t help you make your case, then you should probably leave it out.

Remember that this is only supposed to be a 600- to 800-word assignment (NO, works cited DO NOT count in this limit), so only present what is necessary for making your arguments. Be sure to properly cite any references. The most important things to accomplish in this paper are making your position and arguments clear and well-reasoned. While you will state your opinions, you must be sure to back them up with arguments. An argument is NOT simply stating something – you must say WHY it supports what you say it does.

Example of a very simple successful paper format: State your thesis. Say why you like it. Give your reasons that support your thesis and then support these reasons clearly using relevant sources. Keep it on point and use the best arguments and counterarguments you can. If you’re unsure how to structure or start your assignment, try this format.

IMPORTANT: You do NOT need to restate the prompt. Dive straight into the problem (I suggest you start by identifying the key issues in the situation). Seriously, don’t waste space with a lengthy introduction. I know what the prompt says since I wrote it – only repeat the details of it if they’re necessary, but avoid summaries.

Develop a web-based project as part of a system for “Team management and communication.” over two phases. The system should enable any registered team leader to: add, update, or delete a task. The system should also allow registered team members to view his tasks along with their data ,deadline and progress. Hint: you should search for task attributes (not less than 3) other than ID, name, deadline and progress from the internet and give the associated reference.

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Develop a web-based project as part of a system for “Team management and communication.” over two phases. The system should enable any registered team leader to: add, update, or delete a task. The system should also allow registered team members to view his tasks along with their data ,deadline and progress.

Hint: you should search for task attributes (not less than 3) other than ID, name, deadline and progress from the internet and give the associated reference.

Phase 1 (GUI)

At phase 1, develop the client interface to provide the following tasks

Differentiating user in the client side

For team leaders only:

  • Add a task
  • Delete a task using its ID
  • View all tasks for his team

For both team leaders and registered team members:

  • View his task details using its ID
  • Search for tasks that have specific values for one of the attributes (not less than 2 attributes)

Hint:

Provide the necessary attributes and GUI interfaces and use the necessary communicating protocol.

Phase 2 (Server-side service)

At phase 2, develop five web-side services using the JAVA programming languages. For each service listed in phase one, you should provide a website service using JAVA and provide the required security for your services to grant access only to authorized users

Here are some details regarding the functionality of some services:

  • Add task: this service should store on the server side in a file (in XML or JSON format) with the information passed from the client side. Please note that this service should first check if the task does already exist on the file, if found then progress should be updated.
  • Delete task: this service should update the corresponding file.
  • View all tasks: this service should return the whole content of the file to the client to be presented in a user-friendly format.
  • View task details using its ID: return to the user the attributes of the required task.
  • Search for tasks that have specific values for one of the attributes (not less than 2 attributes) and return all matching tasks to be presented in a user friendly format.

Discuss the four individuals traditionally identified as the authors of the gospels (John Mark of Jerusalem, Matthew the Publican, Luke the Physician, and John son of Zebedee). Then, discuss the stylistic traits, characteristics, and unique features of the four gospels (as literature), including theories on which came first and possible sources.  This should be five pages, plus a bibliography. Mention in your discussion any debate you discover as to authorship of any one of these four works.

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  1. F. Massey Ph.D.

Assignment 2

 

Discuss the four individuals traditionally identified as the authors of the gospels (John Mark of Jerusalem, Matthew the Publican, Luke the Physician, and John son of Zebedee). Then, discuss the stylistic traits, characteristics, and unique features of the four gospels (as literature), including theories on which came first and possible sources.  This should be five pages, plus a bibliography. Mention in your discussion any debate you discover as to authorship of any one of these four works.

 

For this assignment you will need to consult works like Bible Dictionaries, Bible Encyclopedias, Commentaries, and other scholarly New Testament resources. See the Resources list I have provided for recommended library and on-line resources.

 

Please note:  There are standard rules for writing college papers, as well as how to do footnotes (or text notes) and bibliography. Internet sources need more information in a bibliography than you might realize. If you do not know how to do that, consult a guide for writing college papers.

 

 

 

DEATH PENALTY & SEX OFFENDER ISLAND This chapter examines ways to keep offenders from reoffending while also sending a powerful message of deterrence to potential offenders. On page 98, answer the question that most people never think about – does the death penalty deter murder? Should capital punishment continue? Why or why not? Support your opinion with research/chapter material. Watch the clip on McNeil Island. How does the concept of incapacitation apply? Do you think this is an effective way to control crime and punish offenders?

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Part 1:

  1. DEATH PENALTY & SEX OFFENDER ISLAND This chapter examines ways to keep offenders from reoffending while also sending a powerful message of deterrence to potential offenders. On page 98, answer the question that most people never think about – does the death penalty deter murder? Should capital punishment continue? Why or why not? Support your opinion with research/chapter material. Watch the clip on McNeil Island. How does the concept of incapacitation apply? Do you think this is an effective way to control crime and punish offenders?

http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/inside-look-at-a-sex-offender-commitment-center-video

 (Links to an external site.)

http://www.kxly.com/news/local-news/spokane/from-mcneil-island-to-our-neighborhoods-tracking-sexual-predators_20161121034353951/176402930

 (Links to an external site.)

2) There are VERY fascinating punishments implemented all over the world.  Research caning in Singapore and the Michael Fay case. Find out about when they use this type of punishment, for what crimes, who is subject to caning, how it is done, and whether it is effective in their society. Give a detailed (in your own words) description of what caning is, what is used for, it’s effectiveness. How does rational choice theory apply to this form of deterrence? What 2 concepts from our chapter on rational choice theories can apply to caning in Singapore? Do you think caning would reduce crimes based on the cost-benefit analysis? How effective would caning be on reducing recidivism rates?

 

 

You can choose one of those two questions and write 200 words minimum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 2:

respond to 2 of your peers (Your response/comments should be an evaluation of their perspective, pose questions for them to consider, and/or elaborate on their ideas in a meaningful way).

 

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tep 2: Choose one of the topics below to research. Topic: How to Prevent Exposure to Free Radicals Topic: Macronutrients and Antioxidants Topic: Phytochemicals with Health Benefits Topic: Free radical-induced damage to the Body Topic: Antioxidant Health Claims of Supplements Topic: Spices and Herbs as Antioxidants Step 3: Title your subject line with the Topic you chose. Step 4: For your post, include the following information: Among the information sources that you choose, include at least two Primary or Secondary research articles or research reviews on the topic published within the past five (5) years. Provide in-text and end-of-text citations in a standard format (e.g., MLA or APA citation styles) (See How Science Works 17-19 to learn more about journal articles). Locate journal articles through UMGC Library Journal Database Search.

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Instructions:

Step 1: Go to the link below to watch a video that reviews the current (as of 2019) scientific perspective on antioxidants

https://youtu.be/qhEB_wbsIt4

Step 2: Choose one of the topics below to research.

Topic: How to Prevent Exposure to Free Radicals

Topic: Macronutrients and Antioxidants

Topic: Phytochemicals with Health Benefits

Topic: Free radical-induced damage to the Body

Topic: Antioxidant Health Claims of Supplements

Topic: Spices and Herbs as Antioxidants

Step 3: Title your subject line with the Topic you chose.

Step 4: For your post, include the following information:

  1. Among the information sources that you choose, include at least two Primary or Secondary research articles or research reviews on the topic published within the past five (5) years. Provide in-text and end-of-text citations in a standard format (e.g., MLA or APA citation styles) (See How Science Works 17-19 to learn more about journal articles). Locate journal articles through UMGC Library Journal Database Search.
  2. Summarize what you learned from your reading and research. Provide a well-integrated summary that draws from all the sources you used for your research. A well-integrated summary interleaves information from all sources, rather than providing separate summaries for each cited source.
  3. Discuss how the information in your research compares with the content in the video. Discuss consistencies and inconsistencies between your research findings and information in the video.
  4. Based on your research findings, provide at least two distinct key takeaway lessons about free-radicals or antioxidants that could be helpful for readers to know
  5. Word Limit: About one page, 500 words or less, single-spaced, excluding end-of-text citations

Step 5: Cite the full citation of your information sources including course materials. Include URLs when you cite a resource from the internet. Cite your sources using the citation format found at https://libguides.umgc.edu/c.php?g=1003870&p=7270651   Use only credible sources including course materials. If you use internet resources, consult with the UMGC library resource Is My Source Credible? (https://sites.umgc.edu/library/libhow/credibility.cfm) to determine if your source qualifies as a credible information source.

 

After reviewing, the video above that explains the evolution of Tasers by finding two articles – one that supports the use of Tasers and one that dissuades the use of Tasers by law enforcement officers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbppcmru8eA

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After reviewing, the video above that explains the evolution of Tasers by finding two articles – one that supports the use of Tasers and one that dissuades the use of Tasers by law enforcement officers      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbppcmru8eA