Application: Application of Social-Psychological Theories A theory describes and explains how things happen. It also can predict events. Any theory reflects a particular set of assumptions and perspectives. Theories, because they describe and explain, can lead to greater understanding of a phenomenon. The study of conflict and conflict resolution has been broached by many disciplines, including psychology, communication, business, and political science, to name […]

Post once in Week 3 (before the week ends Sunday night) and once in Week 4 (before Week ends Sunday night).  Target length of each post is 300 words; max 500. If you are the first one to post, provide something to inform and challenge your classmates’ thinking.  If you post later in the week, build on what has already been posted.  Week 3: Relevant costs  (Refer to Study materials on Cost Concepts).  […]

Assignment 1: Discussion—Cultural Differences and Ethical Standards Your Module 3 readings explained that understanding cultural differences are critical to success in international business. A country’s culture reflects and shapes its values, and each country adopts laws that reflect their prevailing ethical standards. Consider the following scenario: To assist the sale of your products in a particular foreign market, you are advised to pay a 10 […]

Prompt With increased emphasis on fieldwork and survey in paleoanthropology, we have seen a significant increase in fossil finds over the last several decades, including a new species not discussed in lecture (but included in your textbook, Ch. 10:303-304). These discoveries were made at the sites of Burtele and Wayteleyta in Woranso-Mille (central Afar region), Ethiopia and include a 3.4 Ma partial foot and 3.3 […]

  Develop a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the four most critical threats to the global environment. They are listed below Energy sources Civil war Globalization Poor health of entire populations Lack of educational opportunities Cultural taboos Inappropriate uses of technology Climate change To complete this task, you must do the following: Step I. Narrow the List from Eight to the Four Most Critical Threats To […]

Sep 3, 2018 12:05 AMGraded?YesPoints Possible100.0Resubmissions Allowed?NoAttachments checked for originality?Yes Assignment Instructions The topic for your research paper can be anything pertaining to port security, the security of the maritime transportation system, threats to maritime critical infrastructure (including cyber or piracy) or ways that risk can be quantified within a port.  You are to prepare your formal graduate research paper in a word document (Times […]

As internet usage increased so has the concern to protect one’s privacy.  Many people may think that their privacy is protected by the businesses or organizations that they deal with.  This is true and some cases but not true in others.   Business and organizations may choose to accept certain risks pertaining to their organization but they do not have the right to put their customer’s […]

 Successful IB uses markets and monetary policy to build customers, revenue and reduce costs to gauge success and profits for investors. Use the potential business product or service you selected in the 2.3 – Assignment: International Business Analysis I assignment along with the module readings, presentations, lecture discussions and additional research materials from Modules 3 (foreign exchange markets) and 4 (global monetary policy) to develop […]

Read the following excerpt and answer the questions listed below it. Federal agencies issue numerous regulations and guidelines, and state and local officials complain about their proliferation. Paradoxically, federal control of state and local implementation is weak, and in block-grant programs, the control is intentionally weak because ensuring broad discretion is a federal goal. The federal government may require each state and local government to […]

  As research and business requirements change, operating systems evolve to solve problems unique to those environments. Linus Torvalds developed Linux because he was not satisfied with Tanenbaum’s MINIX. David Cutler developed Windows NT to function much like VMS while Bill Gates had aspirations for NT to replace Unix. These business, personal, and academic influences have all impacted the current operating system landscape. Using credible […]