What are your thoughts about what the police officers involved did to Abner Louima? What was the outcome of the criminal charges against the police officers?

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There is no debate that we are living in a very litigious society. Lawsuits against police departments and officers are on the rise. How do you think these lawsuits affect officers when doing their jobs? Does it prevent good police work?  How should police administrators deal with potential issues realted to liability and negligence?

Research the The Abner Louima Torture Case page with the New York Police Department. What are your thoughts about what the police officers involved did to Abner Louima? What was the outcome of the criminal charges against the police officers? What was the outcome of the civil lawsuit against the police officers involved in the case? Do you agree with the results of the criminal and civil cases? Why or why not?

  • Write a short paragraph of at least 300 words.
  • Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.
  • Address all questions.
  • Use proper grammar and punctuation.
  • All initial discussion post must be support by academic sources even if asked your opinion.
  • Do not plagiarize.

This week’s Mini Lit Review is on your approved topic for your final Research Paper.

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Wk7: Mini Lit Review

This week’s Mini Lit Review is on your approved topic for your final Research Paper. This allows you to use week 7 to make progress toward the final paper and to get feedback related to your final paper. As always, this week’s Mini Lit Review must use at least four quality articles of the topic but may have more (especially since this is working toward your final paper).Your Mini Lit Review should include the following:

  • An introduction that states your thesis and communicates the organization of the research paper
  • A portion of the research paper’s literature review
  • Full bibliographic information (in APA format)

The body of each week’s mini lit review should be at least 4-6 pages in length (in APA format, double-spaced, 12 pt font) but may be more, depending on the progress you are making toward your final paper.

Find two ads for management or executive positions. (Copy and paste them) What leadership attributes (competencies) are mentioned in these ads?

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Find two ads for management or executive positions. (Copy and paste them)

  • What leadership attributes (competencies) are mentioned in these ads? (There are eight [8] listed in Chapter 12, p. 460).
  1. Personality
  2. Self-concept
  3. Leadership Motivation
  4. Drive
  5. Integrity
  6. Knowledge of the Business
  7. Cognitive Intelligence (IQ) and Practical Intelligence
  8. Emotional Intelligence (E.Q.)

If you were on the selection panel, what methods (or questions) would you use to identify these specific leadership attributes (competencies) in job applicants? (For example, what questions would you ask the applicant to decipher his or her leadership competencies? BE SPECIFIC).

Do Schools Kill Creativity?

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Prompt:

First…  Click the tab on the left titled “Media Gallery” and view the following videos:

“Do Schools Kill Creativity?” by Sir Ken Robinson 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY

“7 Skills Students Need for their Future” by Dr.Tony Wagner

 “How Thinking Works” TED Talk by Derek Cabrera titled

“I Just Sued the School System” by Prince EA

“Growth Mindset by Carol Dweck (animated book summary)

 

Second… Answer this question: In what SPECIFIC ways do you see the videos above relate to each other? What are some of the key common denominators  between them and why are they important–either to you personally or to society at large with regard to the value of education? Be specific in your references and/or examples.

 

 

 

 

What are the two methods for estimating debit cost of capital, and what do you do when there is default risk? Explain the circumstances in which you would use each method.

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Pt. 1

Questions:

  1. What is operating leverage and how does it influence a project?150 words
  2. What are the two methods for estimating debit cost of capital, and what do you do when there is default risk? Explain the circumstances in which you would use each method.150 words
  3. Why would an investor want to “beat the market” versus “hold the market”? Discuss the strategies for each and their dependence on an investor’s information and trading skills. 150 words
  4. Do uninformed investors trade too much? Discuss how uninformed investors use the CAPM and how their behaviors deviate.150 words

Pt. 2

Responses to questions below should be 300 words each, using APA format.

Please watch improper formatting.

  1. What additional assumptions (to the main three) are important when applying the Capital Asset Pricing Model and what are the underlying strengths and weaknesses of this application? Discuss the reliability of the model and give examples in your explanation. 300 words
  2. Discuss the Arbitrage Pricing Theory and the Fama-French factor and the “preciseness” of techniques used to calculate cost of capital. How does one decide on which technique is best to use? 300 words

Pt. 3

Briefly describe the Capital Asset Pricing Model and its use in investment opportunities. Answer in 200 words not including reference.

 

Which selection would you use for a term paper and why? Was the information more complete in one selection?

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  1. Using your favorite search engine, search for information on this topic. If you don’t have a favorite, Google is a good choice.
  2. Select one of the results and take some notes on the content.
  3. Save a screen shot of this website and paste it into a new Word document. The screen shot should show the top of your screen.
  4. Below the screen shot, type in the name of your topic as the title.
  5. Below the screen shot, in two paragraphs, describe the information that you found. (Save your notes; you will need them for the next assignment)
  6. You want to format your paper for APA (Title page, Reference page, cite where needed and formatted properly for APA). To see how to format properly go to Books & Tools–Library Resources–Resource Tools–APA.
  7. Check spelling and grammar and save the file.

ASSIGNMENT 2 GOES WITH ASSIGNMENT 1

  1. Using the same topic that you used for the WWW Research assignment, search for information using the search screen at the top of the Library and Learning Services page, which is located in the Resources tab at the top of your course home page.
  2. Select one of these results and take some notes on the content.
  3. Save a screen shot of this website and paste it into a new Word document. The screen shot should show the top of your screen.
  4. Below the screen shot, type in the name of your topic as the title.
  5. Below the screen shot, in two paragraphs, compare your notes from the two selections. Some questions that you might answer are:
  • Which selection would you use for a term paper and why?
  • Was the information more complete in one selection?
  • What audience was the author trying to reach?
  • Did you understand the material?
  • Note: these are only suggestions; you may have other points to compare that are not listed here.
  • Check spelling and grammar and save the file.

Do teachers believe the evaluation is used in a formative (growth) process? Why or why not?

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Do teachers believe the evaluation is used in a formative (growth) process?  Why or why not?

A review of the highlights of the framework and how it aligns with the 8 criteria; The key content parts of the Framework;

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Analyze the framework reviewed using the  Washington State 8 Criteria.

  • A review of the highlights of the framework and how it aligns with the 8 criteria;
  • The key content parts of the Framework;
  • How the Framework relates to current research on teaching and learning;
  • Discussion of whether issues related to Glickman and Gordons’ Model on new and experienced teachers and adult development are present; and
  • A reflection or insight regarding the framework

You may support your analysis with evidence from the reading or other scholarly sources.  Please be sure to cite and reference your sources in APA format.

Is a telecommuting policy a benefit that is essential to attracting top employees to a company?  Why or why not?

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answer the question and reply on two post

Question:

Is a telecommuting policy a benefit that is essential to attracting top employees to a company?  Why or why not?

Define and explain the importance of dynamic capabilities.   Define and explain the importance of the VRIN model. 

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Define and explain the importance of dynamic capabilities.

Define and explain the importance of the VRIN model.

What are some activities that must happen in the value chain for an automobile?

What is the purpose of these ratios? How might they be used to determine company strengths and weaknesses?

What are cost drivers for Wal-Mart in their retail business?  Explain

What are cost drivers for Amazon as a low-cost provider in e-commerce? Explain.

Explain the importance of determining cost drivers in strategy development.