Author: chris

When Shelly saw Ms. Jones in a wheelchair, she felt sorry for her. She said a little prayer of thanks that she could walk and move freely without any hindrance. However, feeling badly for a person and actually sitting in the wheelchair for another vantage point is very different.

Imagine that you suffered an accident six months ago. The accident left you partially paralyzed from the waist down. You are currently seeking counseling from a professional specializing in working with individuals who have disabilities. It has been a difficult six months. Your central concerns relate to the emotional and physical adjustments you must now make in relation to your family, job, and future plans. You are permanently in a wheelchair and have limited use of your legs but full use of your arms and upper body.

• Identify three major issues that you think you would need to work through in therapy. Explain what aspect of each issue is problematic for you.

• Explain how your views on intimacy, usefulness, and security will change for you to make the necessary adjustments for living with the disability.

• How well do you think you would cope with this situation if you faced something similar in real life?

In 800 to 1200 words

• Describe a major theme of the movie you have selected using evidence from the movie itself as well as course resources and other scholarly sources to support your position.
• Identify at least three techniques (cinematography, lighting, acting style, or direction) and/or design elements (set design, costuming, or hair and makeup), and explain how these techniques and/or design elements contribute to the establishment of the theme. Reference particular scenes or sequences in your explanations.
• State your opinion regarding the mise en scène, including
• How the elements work together.
• How congruent the design elements are with the theme of the movie.
• Whether or not other techniques would be as effective (Explain your reasoning).

Note: Remember that a theme is an overarching idea that recurs throughout the plot of a film. It is the distilled essence of what the film is about, the main design which the specific scenes and actions lead a viewer to understand.

Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that focuses on how the elements of your chosen feature-length film both establish and maintain one of its major themes.

The paper must be 800 to 1200 words in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

You must use at least two scholarly sources other than the textbook to support your claims. Refer to the ENG225 Research Guide in the Ashford University Library for guidance and to locate your sources. Cite your sources (including the feature-length film) within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.

Please note that if you opt to write about the same film in your Final Film Critique, applicable pieces of this assignment can be used to write that assignment. Please also note that you should reflect on and revise this assignment based on the instructor’s feedback before you incorporate it into the Final Film Critique.

Jordan is a 29-year-old African American male who was on the front lines in Afghanistan for two tours of duty in the Marines. He receives medical services at a Veterans Administration hospital. He has 14 years of education and has been married for 6 years with two young children. Jordan suffered an injury to his lower back after jumping from a high wall during his second tour of duty. An MRI has revealed several bulging and herniated lumbar discs.

Problem

Jordan has persistent pain throughout the day, which varies from bad to horrible. He claims that he is always in pain since his injury occurred. At this time, surgery is not recommended, but the current approach by his medical team includes large doses of an opioid pain medication and physical therapy. He believes he has become dependent on the medication and, when he does not take it, his pain is “totally out of control.”

Behavioral Health Information

Jordan is 6’5” tall and slightly overweight. Appetite is normal. Sleep is very disturbed by constant awakening due to his pain. He was referred to a sleep disorders center at the VA, and results of a sleep study indicate that he is only averaging 4 hours of sleep per night. Sexual interest has diminished due to pain and the effects of his medication. He tries to walk around his block several times per week, but can only walk short distances before pain sets in. He has a favorite recliner where he spends much of his day, reading or watching TV. He does not smoke or drink alcohol. Caffeine use is moderate. His social network is reduced. and he misses some of his buddies from the military, who do not come to visit him often. His marriage is strong, but because his wife must work full-time for financial reasons, he stays home and cares for their children. His level of depression is moderate to severe, and he feels like “less of a man” because he cannot work and contribute. He is very isolated, and his mood is depressed and pessimistic about the future. He has not been seen by a mental health professional.

You are a volunteer research associate at a local Veteran‘s Administration hospital.

Read the University of Phoenix Material: Week Four Assignment Scenario to learn about Jordan.

Write a 1,200  +word paper discussing the following:

Atleast three methods used to assess pain, including cognitive, behavioral, and self-report methods

The psychosocial components of Jordan’s pain problems

The evidence-based physiological, behavioral, and cognitive intervention methods you would recommend to improve functioning and reduce pain

Include a minimum of four scholarly references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. mAKE SURE CITES ARE apa FORMAT PLEASE

You are given the following information for Barko Industries:

Other Data:

• Barko Industries sold an asset and recorded a loss on the sale of $8.700. The sale price was $220,000 and the asset was originally purchased for $360,000.
• Dividends paid in Year 4 were $22, 460.

Required:

1. Prepare a statement of cash flows for the year ending December 31, Year 4 using the indirect method.
2. What conclusions could you arrive at regarding the cash position of the firm?
3. What information was provided in the statement of cash flows that was not evident if just the balance sheet and the income statement were examined?

Part Two:  Final Project Week 3: Investing and Financing Activities; Interim Presentation of Findings

Examine the statement of cash flows for the companies you selected in Week 1 for the most recent year. Address the following concerns:

1. What are the two largest investing activities and financing activities for each firm?
2. Compare and contrast the investing and financing activities of the two companies.
3. Evaluate the investing and financing strategies of the two firms? Provide a rationale for your opinion as to the effectiveness of each of the strategies.

Required:

1. Address the above-noted questions.
2. Prepare a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation of 5-10 slides that summarizes your findings for the two companies for Weeks 1 to 3 of the Final Project.

Part 1 should be in an Excel document

Part 2 requires a word document and a powerpoint

APA and references

Week 1 Discussion 1

“Planning Database Design” Please respond to the following:

•The proper implementation of a database is essential to the success of the data performance functions of an organization.  Identify and evaluate at least three considerations that one must plan for when designing a database.

•Suggest at least two types of databases that would be useful for small businesses, two types for regional level organizations and two types for internationally wide companies. Include your rationale for each suggestion.

Week 1 Discussion 2

“Database Modeling” Please respond to the following:

•Following a data model is important in the planning of a database system.  Evaluate at least two classic models that are used in providing structure for database solutions.

•Compare and contrast the effectiveness of classic models and recently evolved models such as Big Data and NoSQL. Give your opinion on which type of model is more effective and why.

Week 2 Discussion 1

“Maintaining Data Integrity” Please respond to the following:

•Describe the importance of maintaining integrity rules throughout the database structure.  Create at least three examples of common relationships that are used within a relational database system.  Justify your response.

•Many times, database designs do not include the proper use of indexes. Provide a specific example on how an index could be used in order to enhance user search experience. List specific fields that you would index. Analyze what would occur if the proper index is not included, with respect to your example.

Week 3 Discussion 1

“The Entity Relationship Model” Please respond to the following:

•Defining relationships within a database can improve search capabilities and optimal performance of the database in the long run. Identify at least two relationship strength types that can be used within the entity relationship model.

•Using the classifications from part one of this discussion; provide a real word scenario that demonstrates each relationship strength classification.

Week 3 Discussion 2

“Preparing an Adequate Data Model” Please respond to the following:

•Using specialization hierarchies can provide an efficient application development structure. Justify the use of surrogate primary keys for a database design. Provide an example to support your response.

•Historical data can be important to measuring performance. Prepare an example on how time-variant data can be properly captured and maintained within a database system

Evidence-based practice utilizes a variety of research methods to gather evidence as to the efficacy of a program’s effectiveness, or cost effectiveness. According to your text, “Sound research and its applications, although not guarantees of perfect policies and programs, are extremely useful tools in developing sound social policies and programs” (p. 281). Additionally, we read that evaluation research is different from “basic” research in that evaluation research is based on reality factors in the field and can answer the question: Is this program achieving its goals within the cost estimates?

In this first assignment, you will create a fictional “how to” guide in which you will analyze the steps pertinent to effective program assessment. Specifically, you will:

1. Explain the parts of the program evaluation, and how one would carry out a program evaluation.
2. Explain the steps of the program evaluation and what the program evaluator would want to measure / evaluate.
Your fictional “how to” guide is intended to provide a step-by-step explanation of the components related to evaluating programs; you will not be conducting an assessment as part of the assignment. An example of a program evaluation and the research format is given in the Evaluation Strategies for Human Service Programs. Your example can be any of the typical health and services areas including: hospitals, nursing homes, clinic for substance abuse, counseling clinics, Salvation Army, Red Cross, homes for the homeless, special school programs, crisis centers and social support. Program evaluation can include a variety of different research approaches and may also include acquiring a great deal of data. As you read the article Introduction to Program Evaluation for Public Health Programs: A Self-Study Guide, keep in mind the information requirements to carry out a program evaluation. Certainly the connections among program outcomes, the activities of the program, and consequential outcomes constitute the key model of any program evaluation. Access the Introduction to Program Evaluation for Public Health Programs: A Self-Study Guide for more information for this assignment.

Your paper should be at least two to three pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and include a minimum of three APA citations from scholarly sources.

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Questions Answered Incorrectly

2. Renaud, Inc. has credit sales of $85,000 for the period. The balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a debit of $817. If Renaud uses the aging method to estimate uncollectible accounts and an aging of accounts receivable reflected an estimated amount of uncollectible accounts of $6,342, what is the credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts?
3. $6,342
4. $5,525
5. $7,159
6. $4,250

Student Answer: B

Answer: Incorrect

3. The following is selected data for Allied Industries:

Allied Industries               2014       2013

Sales      $1,642,000           $1,743,000

Net Income        $173,000              $191,000

Total Current Assets       $177,000              $163,000

Property, Plant, and Equipment                $724,000              $644,000

What is the return on assets (rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent) for 2014?

23. 23.9
24. 20.3
25. 19.2
26. 25.3

Student Answer: C

Answer: Incorrect

4. A $10,000 bond issued with a stated interest rate of 7%, when the market rate of interest is 8%, means that the bond will be sold for
5. more than $10,000.
6. the maturity value.
7. $10,000.
8. less than $10,000.

Student Answer: A

Answer: Incorrect

7. The disclosure of a contingent liability only in the footnotes designates that an actual obligation is
8. remote.
9. probable.
10. certain.
11. possible.

Student Answer: B

Answer: Incorrect

10. Budget Auto signed a $45,000, 8%, 30-year installment note on November 1, 2014. The note requires semiannual payments of $750 plus interest on May 1 and November 1 of each year. How will Budget Auto classify this loan on its December 31, 2014 Balance Sheet?
11. Current portion of long-term debt, $750; long-term debt, $44,250
12. Current portion of long-term debt, $45,000; long-term debt, $0
13. Current portion of long-term debt, $1,500; long-term debt, $43,500
14. Current portion of long-term debt, $0; long-term debt, $45,000

Student Answer: D

Answer: Incorrect

12. Which accounting principle dictates whether the cost of a repair should be expensed?
13. Entity
14. Matching
15. Conservatism
16. Objectivity

Student Answer: A

Answer: Incorrect

13. Under the allowance method, recording the receipt of cash after an account has been written off first requires that you
14. debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
15. reinstate the customer’s account.
16. audit the customer’s account.
17. debit Bad Debt Expense.

Student Answer: A

Answer: Incorrect

15. A $450 collection on a note from a customer is reflected on Columbia Electric’s bank statement. When doing the bank reconciliation, Columbia should
16. add $450 to the bank balance.
17. subtract $450 from the bank balance.
18. add $450 to their book balance.
19. subtract $450 from their book balance.

Student Answer: B

Answer: Incorrect

Assignment 2: The Weighted Average Cost of Capital

By Tuesday, January 12, 2016, complete the following assignment:

Coogly Company is attempting to identify its weighted average cost of capital for the coming year and has hired you to answer some questions they have about the process. They have asked you to present this information in a PowerPoint presentation to the company’s management team.  The company would like for you to keep your presentation to approximately 10 slides and use the notes section in PowerPoint to clarify your point. Your presentation should address the following questions and offer a final recommendation to Coogly. Make sure you support your answers and clearly explain the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing the weighted average cost of capital methodology. Include at least one graph or chart in your presentation.

Company Information

The capital structure for the firm will be maintained and is now 10% preferred stock, 30% debt, and 60% new common stock.  No retained earnings are available.   The marginal tax rate for the firm is 40%.

1. Coogly has outstanding preferred stock That pays a dividend of $4 per share and sells for $82 per share, with a floatation cost of $6 per share. What is the component cost for Coogly’s preferred stock? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using preferred stock in the capital structure?
2. If the company issues new common stock, it will sell for $50 per share with a floatation cost of $9 per share. The last dividend paid was $3.80 and this dividend is expected to grow at a rate of 7% for the foreseeable future. What is the cost of new equity to the firm? What are the advantages and disadvantages of issuing new equity in the capital structure?
3. The company will use new bonds for any capital project, according to the capital structure. These bonds will have a market and par value of $1000, with a coupon rate of 6% and a floatation cost of 7%. The bonds will mature in 20 years and no other debt will be used for any new investments. What is the cost of new debt? What are the advantages and disadvantages of issuing new debt in the capital structure?
4. Given the component costs identified above and the capital structure for the firm, what is the weighted average cost of capital for Coogly? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this method in the capital budgeting process?

Assignment 1: Demand Estimation
Due Week 3 and worth 200 points

Imagine that you work for the maker of a leading brand of low-calorie, frozen microwavable food that estimates the following demand equation for its product using data from 26 supermarkets around the country for the month of April.

For a refresher on independent and dependent variables, please go to Sophia’s Website and review the Independent and Dependent Variables tutorial, located at http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/independent-and-dependent-variables–3.

Option 1
Note: The following is a regression equation. Standard errors are in parentheses for the demand for widgets.
QD       =          – 5200 – 42P + 20PX + 5.2I + 0.20A + 0.25M
(2.002)  (17.5) (6.2)    (2.5)   (0.09)   (0.21)
R2 = 0.55           n = 26               F = 4.88

Your supervisor has asked you to compute the elasticities for each independent variable. Assume the following values for the independent variables:

Q          =          Quantity demanded of 3-pack units
P (in cents)       =          Price of the product = 500 cents per 3-pack unit
PX (in cents)     =          Price of leading competitor’s product = 600 cents per 3-pack unit
I (in dollars)       =          Per capita income of the standard metropolitan statistical area
(SMSA) in which the supermarkets are located = $5,500
A (in dollars)     =          Monthly advertising expenditures = $10,000
M                     =          Number of microwave ovens sold in the SMSA in which the
supermarkets are located = 5,000

Option 2
Note: The following is a regression equation. Standard errors are in parentheses for the demand for widgets.

QD       =          -2,000 – 100P + 15A + 25PX + 10I
(5,234)  (2.29)   (525)   (1.75)  (1.5)
R2 = 0.85           n = 120             F = 35.25

Your supervisor has asked you to compute the elasticities for each independent variable. Assume the following values for the independent variables:

Q          =          Quantity demanded of 3-pack units
P (in cents)       =          Price of the product = 200 cents per 3-pack unit
PX (in cents)     =          Price of leading competitor’s product = 300 cents per 3-pack unit
I (in dollars)       =          Per capita income of the standard metropolitan statistical area
(SMSA) in which the supermarkets are located = $5,000
A (in dollars)     =          Monthly advertising expenditures = $640

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

1.    Compute the elasticities for each independent variable. Note: Write down all of your calculations.

2.    Determine the implications for each of the computed elasticities for the business in terms of short-term and long-term pricing strategies. Provide a rationale in which you cite your results.

3.    Recommend whether you believe that this firm should or should not cut its price to increase its market share. Provide support for your recommendation.

4.    Assume that all the factors affecting demand in this model remain the same, but that the price has changed. Further assume that the price changes are 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 cents.

a.    Plot the demand curve for the firm.

b.    Plot the corresponding supply curve on the same graph using the following MC / supply function Q = -7909.89 + 79.1P with the same prices.

c.    Determine the equilibrium price and quantity.

d.    Outline the significant factors that could cause changes in supply and demand for the low-calorie, frozen microwavable food. Determine the primary manner in which both the short-term and the long-term changes in market conditions could impact the demand for, and the supply, of the product.

5.    Indicate the crucial factors that could cause rightward shifts and leftward shifts of the demand and supply curves for the low-calorie, frozen microwavable food.

6.    Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia 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:

•    Analyze how production and cost functions in the short run and long run affect the strategy of individual firms.

•    Apply the concepts of supply and demand to determine the impact of changes in market conditions in the short run and long run, and the economic impact on a company’s operations.

•    Use technology and information resources to research issues in managerial economics and globalization.

•    Write clearly and concisely about managerial economics and globalization using proper writing mechanics.

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