How would you describe America to a stranger?

Watch this video and then respond to the following prompts:

Prompts:
(1) Imagine someone from another planet, who has no prior knowledge of Earth or the many cultures that exist within it, were to ask you about the American culture. Explain in a couple paragraphs how you would describe the “American” culture to them. (Noted, there are many different types of cultures within the U.S … However, try to explain the culture of the U.S. on a macro level).

(2) Now imagine if this same “being” were to ask a member from a culture other than America the same question. Doing your best to take on the perspective of an individual who has not grown up in America, nor visited America before, how do you think they would explain the American culture? (Try your best to imagine how other cultures outside of the U.S. view our society)
*It is okay if you are not originally from the United States. Do your best to imagine what it would be like if you would have been born in the U.S..
Response should be 1-2 pages, double spaced. Do not put the question in your response.

Complete the following problems.

Module 5 Assignment

Complete the following problems in Chapter 3: Section Exercises.

Section 3.1 Exercises (pp. 171-173):
Problems: 7-51 odd
Section 3.2 Exercises (p. 184):
Problems: 9, 11, 13
Section 3.3 Exercises (p. 199-200):
Problems: 27-43 odd
Section 3.1 (p. 171-173):

7. {(-1,3),(0,2),(1,1)}

7.answer=table defines a function
9. {(1,3),(3,5),(3,7),(5,7),(5,9)}

9.answer=table does NOT define a function
11. {(English,A),(Math,B),(Sociology,A),(Chemistry,B)}

11.table defines a function
13. {(2,4),(3,6),(4,8),(5,10)}

13.answer=set defines a funcion
Domain={(2,3,4,5)}
Range={(4,6,8,10)}
15. {(10,-10),(5,-5),(0,0),(5,5),(10,10)}

15.answer=set does NOT define a function
17. {(Ohio,Obama),(Alabama,McCain),(West Virginia,McCain),(California,Obama)}

17.answer=set defines a function
Domain={(Ohio,Alabama,West Virginia,California)}
Range={(Obama,McCain)}
19. Vertical line test proves this to be a function

19.answer=graph IS a function
21. Vertical line test proves this NOT to be a function

21.answer=NOT a function
23. Multiple y-values ≠function

23.answer=NOT a function

25. (A):Students (S)correspond to faculty (F)
(B):Faculty (F)correspond to students (S)

25.answers=without a value for F or S,
there is no way to determine whether
the correspondences indicate a function
27. f(x)=3x-5
(A)f(3)
f(3)=3(3)-5
f(3)=9-5
f(3)=4

(B)f(h)
f(h)=3h-5

(C)f(3)+f(h)
f(3)+f(h)=4+3h-5
f(3)+f(h)=-1+3h

(D)f(3+h)
f(3+h)=3(3+h)-5
f(3+h)=9+3h-5
f(3+h)=4+3h

27.answers=(A):f(3)=4;(B):f(h)=3h-5;
(C):f(3)+f(h)= -1+3h;(D):f(3+h)=4+3h

29. F(w)=-w^2+2w
(A) F(4)=-4^2+2(4)
F(4)=16+8
F(4)=24

(B) F(-4)=-(-4^2 )+2(-4)
F(-4)=-16-8
F(-4)=-24

(C) F(4+a)=-(4+a)^2+2(4+a)
F(4+a)=-16-a^2+8+2a
F(4+a)=-8-a^2+2a

(D) F(2-a)=〖-(2-a)〗^2+2(2-a)
F(2-a)=-4+a^2+4-2a
F(2-a)=a^2-2a
29.answers=(A):F(4)=24;(B):F(-4)=-24;
(C):F(4+a)=-8-a^2+2a;(D):F(2-a)=a^2-2a
31. f(t)=2-3t^2
(A): f(-2)
f(-2)=2-3(-2)^2
f(-2)=2-3(4)
f(-2)=2-12
f(-2)=-10

(B):f(-t)=2-3(-t)^2
f(-t)=2-3(t^2)
(C): -f(t)=-(2-3t^2 )
-f(t)=-2+3t^2

(D): -f(-t)=-(2-3(-t)^2 )
-f(-t)=-2+3t^2

31.answers=(A):f(-2)=-10;(B):f(-t)=2-3〖(t〗^2);
(C): -f(t)=-2+3(〖t)〗^2;(D): -f(-t)=-2+3(t^2)

33. F(u)=u^2-u-1
(A):F(10)=〖10〗^2-10-1
F(10)=100-10-1
f(10)=89

(B):F(u^2 )=u^4-u^3-1

(C):F(5u)=5u^2-5u-1
F(5u)=25u-5u-1
F(5u)=20u-1

(D):5F(u)=5(u^2-u-1)
5F(u)=25u-5u-5
5F(u)=20u-5
33.answers=(A):F(10)=89;(B):F(u^2 )=u^4-u^3-1;
(C):F(5u)=20u-1;(D):5F(u)=20u-5

37. y-x^2=1
y=1+x^2
domain=all real numbers
37.answer=domain=all real numbers or (-∞,∞)

39. 2×3 + y2 = 4
41. x3 – y = 2
43. 2x + |y| = 7
45. 3y + 2|x| 12
In Problems 47, 49, 51 find the domain of the indicated function. Express answers in both interval notation and inequality notation
47. f(x) = 4 – 9x + 3×2

49.

51.
Section 2.3 (P 184)

Problems 9, 11, 13 refer to functions f, g, h, k, p, and q given by the following graphs.

9. For the function f, find:
(A) Domain (B) Range
(C) x intercepts (D) y intercept
(E) Intervals over which f is increasing
(F) Intervals over which f is decreasing
(G) Intervals over which f is constant
(H) Any points of discontinuity

11. Repeat Problem 9 for the function h.

13. Repeat Problem 9 for the function p.
Section 3.3 Exercises (p. 199-200):

Indicate whether each function in Problems 27–43 is even, odd, or neither. (odd only)

27. g(x)=x^3+x
the function is odd
27.answer=the function is odd

29. m(x)=x^4+3x^2
the function is even
29.answer=the function is even

31. F(x)=x^5+1
the function is neither even nor odd
31.answer=the function is neither even nor odd

33. G(x)=x^4+2
the function is even
33.answer=the function is even

35. q(x)=x^2+x-3
function is neither even nor odd
35.answer=the function is neither even nor odd

In Problems 37–43, the graph of the function g is formed by applying the indicated sequence of transformations to the given function f. Find an equation for the function g. Check your work by graphing f and g in a standard viewing window

37.

39.

41.

43.
Reference

Barnett, R. A., Ziegler, M. R., & Byleen, K. E. (2011). College Algebra (9th ed.). NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc

Discuss the Internal Structures of Eukaryotic Cells.

Read the following chapters in the Microbiology etext available at https://www.boundless.com/microbiology/textbooks/boundless-microbiology-textbook/

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Microbiology

 

Section 2: Microbes and the World

 

Chapter 4:  Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukaryote Cell Structure

 

Section 1:  Overview of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

 

Section 4:  Cell Walls of Prokaryotes

 

Section 7:  Internal Structures of Eukaryotic Cells

 

Section 8:  Other Eukaryotic Components

 

Part II

 

Choose a resident microbe from the FAQ: Human Microbiome document that you viewed.

Describe its symbiotic role within our microbiome. Do a research to determine whether this microbe can become pathogenic. If so, describe the conditions under which this m

Which of Maslow’s needs do you think these techniques address or do not address – physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization?

In the background materials you read about some very traditional theories of motivation such as Theory X and Theory Y, and the hierarchy of needs.  But one trend that has received a lot of attention in the media is that of weird or offbeat methods to motivate employees.  The recent movie The Internship is set in the odd (or “googly”) workplace culture of Google.  Zappos Shoes even mentions “weirdness” in the list of corporate values.

 

CashLinq , a financial services firm, is famous for their Nerf gun battles in the office.  Eric Ryan, found of the highly successful soap company Method, was known to go to extremes to motivate employees such as dressing up as a chipmunk or holding impromptu office dance parties.  Other examples of unorthodox motivation techniques may include unusual perks such as health insurance for your pets, or allowing employees to ride scooters in the office.

 

But is this just a passing fad for trendy new companies, or there actually a method to their madness?  For this assignment, you will be doing some research on these offbeat new motivation techniques and investigating whether or not these techniques actually fit in with standard textbook theories of motivation.  Review the background materials, and then read the following articles and also see if you can find any other examples of bizarre or unusual workplace motivation techniques:

 

Alsop, R. J. (2010). The last word. Workforce Management, 89(10), 50. [Proquest]

 

Petrecca, L. (Dec. 30, 2011). Quirky perks for workers: Pet insurance, massages. USA Today [Proquest]

 

Quirky offices may inspire employees. (Dec. 17, 2010, Dec 27). McClatchy – Tribune Business News [Proquest]

 

Habib, M. (Oct. 7, 2011). Foosball? bah. employers dangle offbeat incentives. The Globe and Mail [Proquest]

 

When you are done with your research, write a four to five page paper addressing the following issues: 

 

1. Are these unusual motivation techniques more closely matched to McGregor’s Theory X, or his Theory Y? Cite at least one of the textbook chapters from the required background readings to support your answer.

 

2. Which of Maslow’s needs do you think these techniques address or do not address – physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization? Cite at least one of the textbook chapters from the required background readings to support your answer.

 

3. Overall, what do you think the main advantages and disadvantages are of these new and unusual motivation techniques as compared to more traditional techniques?

Compare the present values of the income stream under the three discount rates and write a short paragraph with conclusions from the computations

NOTE: This assignment is in two parts, one is quantitative problem, the other a short paper. You need to turn in both Part I and Part II to receive full credit for this assignment.

 

Part I: This part of the assignments tests your ability to calculate present value.

 

A. Suppose your bank account will be worth $15,000.00 in one year. The interest rate (discount rate) that the bank pays is 7%. What is the present value of your bank account today? What would the present value of the account be if the discount rate is only 4%?

 

B. Suppose you have two bank accounts, one called Account A and another Account B. Account A will be worth $6,500.00 in one year. Account B will be worth $12,600.00 in two years. Both accounts earn 6% interest. What is the present value of each of these accounts?

 

C. Suppose you just inherited an gold mine. This gold mine is believed to have three years worth of gold deposit. Here is how much income this gold mine is projected to bring you each year for the next three years:

 

Year 1: $49,000,000

 

Year 2: $61,000,000

 

Year 3: $85,000,000

 

Compute the present value of this stream of income at a discount rate of 7%. Remember, you are calculating the present value for a whole stream of income, i.e. the total value of receiving all three payments (how much you would pay right now to receive these three payments in the future). Your answer should be one number – the present value for this gold mine at a 7% discount rate but you have to show how you got to this number.

 

Now compute the present value of the income stream from the gold mine at a discount rate of 5%, and at a discount rate of 3%. Compare the present values of the income stream under the three discount rates and write a short paragraph with conclusions from the computations.

 

Part II: Read the following three sample business plans:

 

Ice Dreams

 

R J Wagner & Associates Realty

 

Interstate Travel Center

 

Which of these three projects do you think should have the highest risk from the point of view of investors (potential providers of funds) and would therefore be evaluated using the highest discount rate? Which one do you think should have the lowest? Write a paper explaining your reasoning.

 

In your assessment of the business plans consider the possible risk of each plan. Risk is one of the main considerations when deciding whether a plan should be evaluated and discounted to present value using a high or a low discount rate.

 

Note: you are not expected to fully analyze the numbers and financial statements in these business plans. There are only forecasts and projections. Nobody really believes them anyway. Use your intuition rather than calculations to assess risk and potential of each of these plans.

Both Part I and Part II in one Word document when completed.

Part I should be two pages long and contain calculations. Part II should be two pages long.

Describe the process that you plan to use for the implementation of the user policy on the network computers.

  • NETWROK CONSISTS OF 26 COMPUTERS AND 8 SERVERS (WEB,FTP,FILE,MAIL,PRINTER,3 ADDITIONAL)
  • NETWORK IS FOR A HOSPITAL WHERE SECURITY IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY…
  • List the user groups and access rights for the network. Include your justification for the user policy.
  • Describe the process that you plan to use for the implementation of the user policy on the network computers. The description should provide an overview of the process and does not require all details. The configuration options need to only include the most important settings.
  • Discuss additional security measures that you plan to implement for the network to meet the needs of the client and his or her intended use of the network.
  • use 3-4 credible sources!! not wikipedia.

We often hear about the “glass ceiling.” Does it still exist?

Two discussionS board:

1) Do a Library search for an articles about Robert Merton’s Structural Strain Theory. This theory talks about the kinds of responses that one might expect when the “normal” legitimate means to acquiring the “good” stuff in life is blocked. The block can be deliberate or the result of social structure. What advice would you have for any individual who exhibits these responses?

 

2)We often hear about the “glass ceiling.” Does it still exist? Are there invisible barriers to advancement that impact some groups more than others? Use examples from the course reading t

Discuss how to measure improvement by using decision-making techniques, such as balanced scorecard, decision trees, Monte Carlo analysis, or real options.

Click on Business Source Complete: SWOT Analyses and choose an organization.

Use the SWOT analysis associated with the organization you selected to evaluate the organization’s operational performance.

 Develop a plan of 1050- to 1,575-words to capitalize on the strengths of the organization and mitigate any weaknesses. Discuss how to measure improvement by using decision-making techniques, such as balanced scorecard, decision trees, Monte Carlo analysis, or real options.

Include recommendations for the future direction of the organization based on your analysis and plan. Explain the value your plan could bring to the organization.

 Include citations.

 Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Analyze the importance of Personal Credibility.

Portfolio Project #1: Human Resources Strategic Plan
Portfolio Project #1 provides data from a hypothetical organization. The data can be found at the bottom of the page.
You will create a strategic plan that aligns the human resources (HR) function with the organization’s mission, vision, and objectives. The overall scope of the Portfolio Project is to create a “Shared Services” structure for HR that will be housed at the organization’s corporate offices.
Milestone Deliverables due Weeks 2, 4 and 5
Week 2: Portfolio Milestone: Outline Prepare an outline of your plan project and submit it to your instructor for review. Please use APA format and include a two- to three-sentence description of each section.
Week 4: Portfolio Milestone: Annotated Bibliography A solid foundation of research will support the theoretical base and practical applications of your strategic plan. Prepare an annotated bibliography of the 10 or more sources you have selected. Submit the completed document to your instructor for review.
Week 5: Portfolio Milestone: Purpose Statement
Most of us are aware of the term “purpose statement” but are unsure of its real meaning within an organization. It is a statement describing the organization’s purpose, or the reason for its existence. The purpose of an organization reflects a desired position in the marketplace. It should accurately answer to the questions below. The purpose statement is the written summary of those answers.
• Who are we?
• What do we do?
• For whom do we do this?
• How do we know when we are getting it done?
The purpose statement is the written summary of those answers. The most effective purpose statements are short, concise, and direct. A good purpose statement is between 2–3 sentences.
Answer the four questions above and create a purpose statement for your HR department. Submit the answers to the four questions and the purpose statement to your instructor for review.
NOTE: At this stage, you will need to name your company and decide the service they provide or products they manufacture.
For all Portfolio Milestone assignments: Although you will not earn points the weeks you submit these deliverables, they are required components of the Portfolio Project and you will lose points on your final project grade if you fail to submit these assignments as required by the end of the weeks they are due. See the Portfolio Project grading rubric on the Course Information page for details.
Final Deliverable due Week 8
Required Topics – Be sure to cover the following:
• Strategic Contribution,
• Personal Credibility,
• HR Delivery Metrics,
• Key Performance Measurements (KPM),
• Action Plan for each functional area,
• HR mission statement,
• HR vision statement and objectives.
Your strategic plan should include:
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• Executive Summary
• Body of your plan
• Conclusion
• Reference Page
• Appendix (optional)
Submission requirements:
• Ten pages minimum (not including the title page, table of contents, reference page or appendix) will be needed to complete the project.
• Support your analysis and recommendations with 5 credible sources documented in accordance with the APA REQUIREMENTS.