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Knowing all that you now know about paper health records and electronic health records, it is time to choose your health record system for the new, small hospital that is opening in your community. You have been hired as the Health Information Manager! You have been asked to make a proposal in writing. Will you go with traditional paper records, or will you suggest an electronic health record?

 

Requirements:

 

1. Write a 2 page report that justifies your choice electronic health records. Be sure to include:

• the reasons for your decision, and
• the advantages of your proposed choice.

Cite supporting materials for your decision from scholarly materials such as journals.

 

Your paper should:

 

• be 2 pages in length.
• properly cite research sources.
• be free of spelling and grammar errors.
• APA format

Question 1 of 20 5.0 Points
An important issue for businesses in the online environment is:
A. promotion efforts associated with the production of product information.

B. what types of models and strategies work for reaching company goals.

C. ensuring that all products are equally suited to the online marketplace.

D. how to use the Internet as a resource for acquiring information.
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Question 2 of 20 5.0 Points
Understanding digital business is important because:
A. it promotes Western industrial economies around the world.

B. it eliminates the difficulties associated with post-transaction shipping and delivery.

C. it helps to solidify your business strategy.

D. it allows for reciprocal, interactive transactions that foster long-term customer relationships.
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Question 3 of 20 5.0 Points
What effect did the development of money economies in early human history have on business activities?
A. It simplified them by eliminating the need to trade with perishable goods.

B. It shortened the horizons for consumption planning.

C. It made them more sophisticated by creating opportunities for credit and interest.

D. It motivated people more to work for money than for goods or services.
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Question 4 of 20 5.0 Points
Communication technologies (including the Internet) have:
A. signaled the end of the consumer economy.

B. made face-to-face interactions easier and less costly.

C. enabled new ways to reach as many customers as possible.

D. created the reality that printed communications now remain in use longer.
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Question 5 of 20 5.0 Points
The first online network communication, created by the Defense Department in 1969, was known as:
A. ARPAnet.

B. NSFnet.

C. ICANN.

D. Gopher.
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Question 6 of 20 5.0 Points
The World Wide Web can accurately be described as a:
A. network of networks.

B. network of electronic documents.

C. network of streaming audio/video information.

D. network of generic domains.
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Question 7 of 20 5.0 Points
Which is NOT a reason for using the Internet in business strategy planning and execution?
A. Using the Internet as an information resource

B. Using the Internet as a source of market intelligence

C. Using the Internet to develop new products and services

D. Using the Internet as the sole means of digital communication
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Question 8 of 20 5.0 Points
Using the Internet to communicate and transact business across wide geographic distances facilitates:
A. globalization.

B. economies of scale.

C. market efficiency.

D. consumerism.
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Question 9 of 20 5.0 Points
A company that uses its Web page to promote, inform, and advertise its products and provide easy directions and contact numbers to its retail outlets is engaging in:
A. e-business.

B. e-trade.

C. e-commerce.

D. electronic data interchange.
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Question 10 of 20 5.0 Points
Enabling and facilitating the buying and selling of goods and services via electronic information systems technologies instead of the traditional systems of written sales contracts, work orders, checks, and purchase orders is a characteristic of:
A. e-business.

B. e-trade.

C. e-commerce.

D. e-marketing.
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Question 11 of 20 5.0 Points
The organization of different topics related to a central purpose is known as a(n):
A. analysis.

B. syllogism.

C. framework.

D. concept.
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Question 12 of 20 5.0 Points
__________ occur when parties negotiate with a goal of reaching an agreement.
A. Framework exchanges

B. Exchange processes

C. Central exchanges

D. Framework objectives
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Question 13 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following resources can be exchanged on the Internet?
A. Money

B. Goods

C. Status

D. All of the above
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Question 14 of 20 5.0 Points
According to resource theory, which of the following resource exchange factor characteristics is correct?
A. Information – high particularism, low concreteness

B. Services – high particularism, high concreteness

C. Love – low particularism, low concreteness

D. Money – low particularism, high concreteness
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Question 15 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following is a goal of resource exchange relationships?
A. Reducing reciprocity

B. Increasing costs

C. Developing customer loyalty

D. Eliminating the “honeymoon”
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Question 16 of 20 5.0 Points
A company with a combined on-line and off-line presence is colloquially known as a __________ company.
A. clicks-and-mortar

B. pure-player

C. B2B

D. combination
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Question 17 of 20 5.0 Points
To the extent that the Internet affects dependence and uncertainty, it can change which aspect of a business resource exchange relationship?
A. Reciprocity

B. Activities

C. Meaning

D. Process
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Question 18 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following resource exchanges can be easily accomplished over the Internet?
A. Exchanging room and board for au pair services

B. Buying a hamburger

C. Providing medical and dental services in return for increased status

D. Trading “eyeballs” for money
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Question 19 of 20 5.0 Points
Portal content, listservs, and newsgroups share which of the following Resource Theory characteristics?
A. High personalization, high concreteness

B. Low personalization, low concreteness

C. High personalization, low concreteness

D. Moderate personalization, moderate concreteness
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Question 20 of 20 5.0 Points
The extent to which a resource is targeted towards a specific individual can be described as:
A. exclusivity.

B. ubiquity.

C. specialization.

D. personalization.
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND PAY CLOSE ATTENTION, ALL THATS NEEDED IS THE HIGHLIGHTED PORTION OF THIS POWERPOINT CONVERTED ONTO TWO SLIDES, THAT IS ALL:

 

Prepare a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes in which you analyze the neurophysiological and evolutionary theories. Address the following items:

•Discuss the contributions that Donald O. Hebb and Robert C. Bolles made to the field of learning and cognition.

•Describe the models associated with Hebb and Bolles.

•Provide a framework for the theoretical concepts associated with those models.

•Analyze the modern-day relevancy of the models, such as in media advertisements or education.

Include at least three references.

Format according to APA standards.

Due Week 6 and worth 200 points

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which the student answers the following three (3) items using headers to separate each item:

1. Discuss either two (2) civil liberties or two (2) civil rights events (past or current) that have influenced a sense of social responsibility in the American government today. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: In your response, consider how the events influenced the way state, local or national political leaders or agencies responded in a socially responsible or ethical manner toward the community.
2. Discuss two (2) media events (past or present) that have positively and or negatively influenced the public’s opinion of a government agency. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider how a news story or media coverage of an event positively or negatively changed the public’s opinion (or perception) regarding how responsible a government agency should be towards meeting the needs of its customers; i.e. the American people.
3. Discuss two (2) differences between the Republican and Democratic parties that may have an ethical impact (positively or negatively) on the American people. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider the different ideals, values, morals, and/or goals held by the Republican and Democratic parties, and their different views on the ethically or morally right way to govern and make the best policies for the people they serve. Determine if your example presents any type of ethical concerns for or against the public interest of the American people.

In your research, you cannot use Wikipedia, online dictionaries, Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, or any other Website do that does not qualify as an academic resource.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to:

• Identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy.
• Employ terminology used to study political science and American government.
• Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of freedom of expression.
• Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course.
• Explain how the federal system of government works.
• Explore different perspectives on issues and questions about the U.S. government and national political processes.
• Describe the importance of an informed, effective citizenship for the national government and political processes.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics.
• Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.

One critique of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence is that if this exists, shouldn’t we have already heard from them by now?

 

Moreover, if the Drake equation is correct, we should be flooded with signals to attempt contact. This is all assuming that the intelligence wants to contact us.

 

In other words, if we advanced to a Type II or Type III civilization, how would our motivations change towards finding intelligent life elsewhere in the universe?

Financial markets are the forums in which buyers and sellers of financial assets such as stocks and bonds, and commodities such as grains, oil and gold, meet. Because there are uncertainties of outcome, organizations must develop strategies to manage the risk associated with it.

 

Write a paper of 8-10 pages on business and financial risk, as follows:

1. Identify the major business and financial risks such as interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, credit, commodity, and operational risks.
2. How do organizations measures risk and what global initiatives exist in financial risk management?

Use APA standards in writing your paper.

Deliverable Length:  8-10 pages (body of paper)

 

Instructions for this assignment:

Format and structure:

Please make sure it is in APA format, with cover page, reference page, double spacing and 1 inch margin.

Please do spelling and grammar check before you turn it in.

Please do not use very long paragraphs, each of your paragraph should be less than half of the page.

This is a long paper, it is better to have an abstract, or an introduction and a conclusion

Please pay attention to the length requirement of the paper (8-10 pages).   It should be no less than 6 pages, and no more than 12 pages.

Content:

This is not just about financial risk such as bonds, stocks, etc.   It is about both business risk and financial risk

You can use a company or an industry as an example to explain some risk concepts, but your paper should not be targeted to a particular industry.

Please make sure you have

• Discussions of business risk in general, especially in the areas of operational risks, and discussion of the concept of risk management
• Discussions of some risk management frameworks, such as the four categories of possible responses to business risks—accept, transfer, avoid, and reduce, and the measuring of risk, risk tolerances, etc.
• Define each type of risk, and discuss some tools and hedging techniques in managing this particular type of risk.
• Discussions of risk measurements such as risk tolerance
• Discussions of initiatives of managing risks from global business, such as diversification, foreign exchange risk, cultural risk, political risk, etc.

School of Business, Management and Marketing
Course Outline

Course Code and Title: MKT 420 Principles of Consumer Behavior

Instructor: Mary Beth McCabe, DBA
Lead Faculty, Marketing
Contact: (858) 488-2867 (cell)
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Course Textbook: Schiffman, Leon G., Kanuk, Leslie (2010). Consumer Behavior 10th edition. Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN-978-0-13-505301-0.

Course Prerequisites: MKT 302A or equivalent – and Basic knowledge of Word Processing and Spreadsheet Software (such as Microsoft Word and Excel), Relational Database Software (such as Microsoft Access), Internet and Email

Course Description: An in-depth examination of the dynamics of human behavior and how it relates to purchase decisions; it will cover the many factors that influence the consumer’s decision-making process including personality, social groups, culture, subculture, values structure, perception, segmentation, gender, demographics, social stratification, dynamics of family decision making, diffusion, learning, memory, extinction behavior, motivation, attitude, self concept, situational influences, lifestyle (family life cycle), and commonalities of intelligent consumer behavior.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify the psychology of how consumers think, feel, reason and select between different alternatives (e.g. brands, products);

2. Evaluate how the Internet is changing the ways buyers search for product information;

3. Understand the psychological, cultural, temporal and economic variables as they relate to specific product-purchase situations;

4. Understand how the consumer is influenced by his or her environment (e.g. culture, family signs, media);

5. Understand the behavior of consumers while shopping or making other marketing decisions;

6. Evaluate how attitudes are formed towards a specific product;

7. Evaluate the ethical and legal issues involved in segmentation of diverse populations;

8. Understand how the limitations in consumer knowledge or information processing abilities influence decisions and marketing outcomes;

9. Understand how consumer motivation and decision strategies differ between products in their level of importance or interest for the consumer;

10. Understand how marketers can adapt and improve their marketing campaigns and marketing strategies to more effectively reach the consumer.
Course Requirements:

Students are expected to attend all class sessions, participate in all class activities, complete exams as scheduled, and turn in all assignments on time. Failure to do so may result in the loss of points.

COURSE AGENDA

Week 1 Fundamentals of Consumer Behavior
• Reading assignment: Chapters 1-4
• Written Assignment

Week 2 Knowing the Consumer
• Reading assignment: Chapters 6-9
• Written Assignment

Week 3 Consumers in Groups
• Reading assignment: Chapters 10-13
• Written Assignment
Week 4 Consumer Behavior in Decision Making/Ethics
• Reading assignment: Chapters 14-16
• Written Assignment
Final Paper due Saturday Midnight (PST)

GRADING
Grading will be based on the standard National University % scale:
A= 96-100; A_ = 91-95; B+ = 87-90; B= 84-86; B_ = 80-83; C+ =76-79; C= 72-75; C_ = 68-71; D+=69-67; D=66-64; D-=64-59; F=<59
Letter Grade Points Letter Grade points Score Range
A 288-300 B 252-260 C 216-227
A- 273-287 B- 240-251 C- 204-215
B+ 261-272 C+ 228-239 D 215-192
F <
ASSIGNMENTS

Week/ Due Date Assignment Point Value Total Possible Points
All 4 Weeks Weekly Report-2-4 pages Up to 40 points per week 160
Final Paper Consumer behavior paper Up to 140 points 140
Total Possible Points: 300

Instructor office hours: The instructor will be available for one-to-one sessions when students require specific assistance with a particular topic or issue. Times will be scheduled based on convenience of both the student and the instructor, so feel free to ask for a session if you need to.

Assignments:
Assignments should be e-mailed to your professor by Sunday midnight each week. They are worth up to 40 points per week.

Week 1

You have decided to create a blog on Consumer Insights. Create the first posting for that blog by posting about Motivation.
1. What is motivation (see page 93 in text)?
2. How does motivation affect our decisions as consumers?
3. What are three strengths/weaknesses of motivational research?
Your paper should be 1-2 pages in length with APA formatting and all references cited.
Week 2
Using Library resources outlined in your syllabus, find an academic article on Perception or Positioning.
Include the link to that article and write a 1-2 page paper that summarized the research, giving your analysis of the important points in the findings.

(Note: This topic may also be referenced in your Final Project, so be thinking about this as you search for articles and relevant publications)
Week 3
How is consumer research changing with the advent of Social Media?
Find articles on how this is affecting Marketing and the study of Consumer Behavior and write a 1-2 page paper on this topic. Be sure to cite your references.
Week 4
You are the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and want to find out about your customers. You are tasked with creating a consumer profile and you want to provide insightful research to your company about those consumers.

Write a 1-2 page paper about Consumer Behavior and Ethics. Be sure to cite examples and references and use APA formatting.

The Final paper topic is: The Study of Consumer Behavior

To include all of the following:

1. Cover Page

2. Table of Contents

3. Major components to be covered

a. Part 1 – Introduction and working definition of consumer behavior, and an in-depth discussion of consumers as individuals

b. Part II – A discussion of the consumer as an individual including motivation, personality, perceptions, learning, attitude formation, and communication

c. Part III – An in-depth discussion of consumers in their social settings

d. Part IV – A in-depth discussion of consumer’s decision making process

4. Use of illustrations, charts, and/or graphics.

5. Executive Summary

6. Reference page (minimum of ten references)

Final Paper Project:

Project should be 12-14 pages (double-spaced) in length not including cover page, table of contents, executive summary or reference pages. It will be worth a total of 100 points. Be sure to submit in the proper APA format including a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, works cited, etc. You should have a minimum of ten sources. (See Library, below) All final projects will be posted in the Digital Drop Box marked Final Paper.

No late papers accepted. Deadline is week 4 Saturday at 12midnight PST.

Guidelines for Writing Papers & Reports
Writing is one of the most important skills that professionals need to communicate effectively in the workplace. Creative and critical writing is even more significant because people need to identify what they think and believe. In writing your reports the following serve as guidelines.
Descriptive Writing – “C” Level Work
Good writing requires researching your topic to discover what others have said or written relevant to your subject. To put your ideas in perspective, it is important to reflect on what is already known about the subject.
Learners need to identify specific ideas presented by other authors, and clearly give credit to these individuals when describing what they have written. Authors need to be referenced both in the text of your writing and at the end of your report, as well as in your presentation.
Beyond quoting an author’s ideas, learners also need to describe these ideas in their own words. and explain them in clearer and more relevant terms, especially as they apply to a particular situation or experience.
Analytical Writing – “B” Level Work

Beyond describing the ideas of others is the need to analyze what has been presented and written. Learners need to break down ideas into specific components, compare one point to another, and distinguish these ideas from those of other authors. Analysis can include identifying the advantages and disadvantages of particular ideas, classifying ideas according to some framework or system, ordering ideas in some sense of importance and value, assessing the evidence for these ideas, and drawing specific conclusions relative to these ideas.
In this analysis process, it is beneficial to use anecdotes, examples, illustrations, personal experiences and stories in presenting your ideas. You also need to be able to tell your readers something they do not already know or can learn from reading other author’s writings.
Evaluative Writing – “A” Level Work
Critical writing requires that the learner make judgments about what s/he has researched and reflected upon. Judging involves presenting your opinion, supporting your argument (often with data and facts), and identifying your reasons for your judgment. In evaluating ideas, you need to measure their influence and impact, check their validity, and verify their effectiveness.

Diversity: Learning to work with and value diversity is essential in every program. Students are required to act respectfully toward other students and instructors throughout the course. Students are also expected to exhibit an appreciation for multinational and gender diversity in the classroom and develop management skills and judgment appropriate to such diversity in the workplace.

Ethics and Plagiarism: Ethical behavior in the classroom is required of every student. Students are also expected to identify ethical policies and practices relevant to course topics. All ideas of another MUST be properly cited in APA format. Submission of plagiarized material may result in dismissal from class. When in doubt: cite! Paraphrasing or changing the order of the original material is not considered new creative thought and must be cited to avoid charges of plagiarism. Recycling old assignments as new work in a different course is also considered plagiarism. We will be using turnitin.com for all assignments and papers.

Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communications are required of every student and are a part of the grading criteria for every assignment. You show your professionalism through your written communication.

Writing Across the Curriculum: Students are expected to demonstrate writing skills in describing, analyzing and evaluating ideas and experiences. Written reports and research papers must follow specific standards regarding citations of an author’s work within the text and references at the end of the paper. Students are encouraged to use the services of the University’s Writing Center when preparing materials.
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National University Library:

National University Library supports academic rigor and student academic success by providing access to scholarly books and journals both electronically and in hard copy. Print materials may be accessed at the Library in San Diego or through document delivery for online and regional students. Librarians are available to provide training, reference assistance, and mentoring at the San Diego onsite Library (Lightwave Ave in Kearny Mesa) and virtually for online or regional students. Please take advantage of Library resources:

URL: http://www.nu.edu/library.

Contact the Library:

• RefDesk@nu.edu

• (858) 541-7900 (direct line)

• 1-866-NU ACCESS x7900 (toll free)

Use the Library Training Tools (on the Library Homepage) for additional help

• Recorded class presentations

• Tutorials & Guides (APA/MLA, Peer-Review, and more)

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Family Health Assessment.  Assignment

due 12 ET noon this sunday, Feb 7

Select a family to complete a family health assessment. (The family can not student’s.)

Before interviewing the family, develop three open-ended, family-focused questions for each of the following health patterns.

1.Values, Health Perception

2. Nutrition
3. Sleep/Rest
4. Elimination

5.Activity/Exercise

6 Cognitive

7 Sensory-perception

8. Self-Perception
9. Role Relationship
10. Sexuality
11. Coping.

Note: Your list of questions must be submitted with your assignment as an attachment.

After interviewing the family, complete the data and analyze the responses.

In 1000-1250 words, summarize the findings for each functional health pattern for the family you have selected.

Identify two or more wellness nursing diagnosis based on your family assessment. Wellness and family nursing diagnosis are different tha standard nursing diagnosis.

 

A list of wellness and family diagnosis, from J.R. Weber’s Nurses Handbook of health assessment (5th ed), can be found at the following link. http://web.archive.org

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA style guide.

 

 

GRADING RUBRIC

 

Excellent 90% – 100%

20% Open-Minded, Family-Focused Questions for Each of the 11 Identified Health Patterns

The development of two to three open minded, family-focused questions for each of the 11 Identified Health Patterns that are both thoughtful in content and in how they support each other in eliciting a holistic view of the patient.

30.0 %Summarizes the Findings for Each Functional Health Pattern

Brief summarization of the findings for each functional health pattern for your family is supported by accurate details along with thoughtful reflection.

30.0 %Wellness and Family Nursing Diagnoses

Identification of two or more wellness and family nursing diagnoses that you identified about your family based on your assessment are supported by accurate details along with thoughtful reflection.

5.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

5.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions

There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

2.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)All format elements are correct.

All formats correct

3.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)

 

In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

PLEASE USE TURNITIN  OR THIS FREE PLAGIARISM CHECKER WWW.smallseotools.com/plagiarism-checker/

Using the topic you have chosen for your course project, study the guidelines for thesis statements in this module, and then write an outline following the model below.

1. An introduction ending in a transition sentence that leads to your Thesis Statement
2. Body Paragraph 1Body Paragraph 2
   1. Your Major Points – The facts that you are using to prove your main point.
   2. Your Supporting Details – The examples, facts, quotations, etc. that further explain and back up each major point. You should have several for each major point.
   3. Your Transitions – The statement or information you will use to transition from one major point to the next. This stops your paper from sounding jumpy or disorganized.
3. 1. Major points
   2. Supporting details
   3. Transitions
4. Body Paragraph 3
   1. Major points
   2. Supporting details
   3. Transitions
5. Concluding Thoughts – Any thoughts that you would like to include at the close of your paper to wrap things up and tie it all together, but never include new facts or information in your conclusion. You might summarize or restate your thesis.

Your outline must:

1. Be typed in Microsoft Word.
2. Be double-spaced, with one space after punctuation between sentences
3. Contain no breaks between sections
4. Have 1” margins on all sides
5. Be in 12 pt. Times New Roman font

No plagirism, apa format references

Payroll is usually the largest expense for a company. Following next are employee benefits expenses. While salaries have been flat in recent years, benefits expenses have risen dramatically. Review and conduct academic research on the most popular voluntary benefits. In a 2-3 page report, prepared in APA style with at least two references, do the following:

• Select a popular voluntary benefit that you would like to learn more about
• Research the history of this benefit and what would be a typical plan structure
• Give your opinion on the value of this benefit as an employee satisfie