Comparing Capital Expenditures, business and finance homework help

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Comparing Capital Expenditures*** Original Work ,Plagiarism report MUST be attached. Each part labeled and answered in complete paragraph form, paragraphs consists of 5 completes sentences***If you have any questions feel free to ask** Graduate level work** Pls follow all directions and instructions!!!! 3 scholarly resources ARE requiredSelect a company and access the last three years’ annual reports.
Next, select a company that is a direct competitor and download the
previous three years’ annual reports.
Research Tip:  The “Mergent” database in the Ashford
Library contains company profiles and financial information for
publicly traded companies and their competitors.  To access this
database enter the Ashford Library and select “Find Articles and More”
in the top menu panel.  Next, select “Databases A-Z” and go to section
“M” for “Mergent”.  For help with using Mergent use Mergent Online Quick Tips.
Tip: For help with reading an annual report access this handy guide from Money Chimp (http://www.moneychimp.com/articles/financials/fundamentals.htm)
Using the annual reports of both companies, complete the
following in a three- to five-page paper, excluding title and reference
page(s):
For each company, report the amount of capital spending for
the past three years. Quantitatively determine whether the amount of
capital spending has been consistent or if it has fluctuated. Be sure to
provide the calculations used to determine your answer. Describe the
capital expenditures of each firm and the factors that impacted the
companies’ debt capacities and capital structures.
Next, compare the level of capital spending across the two
firms. Point out how the spending was similar and/or different and
speculate why the similarities or differences might exist. You must use
at least three scholarly sources in addition to the text. Support your
comparison with evidence from the text, external sources, and
articles/reports from the Mergent database in the Ashford University
Library.
Format the paper according to the APA 6th edition style guide as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Be sure to properly cite your resources using APA style.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Compare/contrast the community in which your school resides to the analysis presented in this article.

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Week 2 Discussion 1 – Identifying And Analyzing Stakeholders

Access the link below and read the article by Phil Rabinowitz.
  • Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders and Their Interests  (Community Tool Box: http://ctb.ku.edu/  (Click on “About the Toolbox; How To Use the Toolbox”)
  • Link(s): https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/participation/encouraging-involvement/identify-stakeholders/main
  • Compare/contrast the community in which your school resides to the analysis presented in this article.
  • For example, who are the “high influence/low interest” stakeholders in your community?
  • How can you ensure that you will be able to adequately communicate with each of the four groups of stakeholders on the quadrant in this article?

Your initial responses are due by 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday and should be between 200-250 words. The initial posting should be a statement of your point of view on the question, supported by the required readings.

Attached you will find additional information to kinda give you a background on the community in which the school resides and a sense of community itself. And if one to receive bid please feel free to contact me via chat about the assignment if you encounter questions as you proceed to complete assignment.

Use of information systems and e-business in their daily transactions/behav

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1500 words due in 48 hours

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Assignment Brief

Module code and title AMAN 303 – Business Context 2
Assignment title/No. Midterm
Grading percentage 20%
Deadline/ Hand-in Thursday March 13, 2018 by 11:30 p.m.
Assignment Description:

In groups of 2, choose any company (local or international) and discuss:

· Company background {3 marks}

· Model of management implemented, with relation to the context (explain) {3 marks}

· Use of information systems and e-business in their daily transactions/behavior {5 marks}

· Application of human resource management {4 marks}

· Use of creativity, innovation and initiating change {5 marks}
Project Learning Outcomes:

· Identify types of management techniques and how these relate to types of organisations

· Understand the practice of management techniques across all aspect of a business

· Understand how to cope with changes in external factors that may impact on the business objectives
Tasks to be Covered:

· Develop teamwork through group development of project work.

· Make presentations to the group which share learning experiences and explore communication and investigative approaches through debate and peer review.
Additional Requirements:

Cover page, reference list and in-text citation (Harvard style)

Times New Roman font, size 12, 1.5 spacing

To be submitted via Moodle Drop box

Referencing your work:

Harvard referencing is required when using any book, article, journal or online references in the assignment

Plagiarism and cheating:

Your attention is drawn to the University’s stated position on plagiarism. THE WORK OF OTHERS THAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO ITS SOURCE (a list of references and bibliography must be submitted).

Please note that this is intended to be an individual piece of work. Ensure that you read through your work prior to submission. For some assignments you may be asked to use the University Plagiarism detection service ‘Turnitin’. Action will be taken where a student is suspected of having cheated or engaged in any dishonest practice. Students are referred to the University regulations on plagiarism and other forms of academic irregularity. Students must not copy or collude with one another or present any information that they themselves have not generated.

Assignment Submission:

Written assignments should be submitted BOTH a printed copy via Submission office and a soft copy via the module. The assignment will not be accepted by Handing in one version of the copy. Other forms of copy will be handed in as advised by the instructor in class.

Note: Late submission by one minute will be considered a one-day late submission, which will cause a loss of 10% for each day.

Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.

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Duscussion Week Two Epidemiology

Discussion Question

When reviewing the goals of Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) on its website, it becomes apparent there are implications of the use of epidemiological data when designing policies and measuring success in achieving public health goals. Evaluate the following overarching HP2020 goals:

  • Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
  • Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
  • Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
  • Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages.

Discuss how epidemiological practices and methods have been used to explore and advance the progress toward achieving these goals. Justify your response with appropriate language from the HP2020 website. Use the keyword HP2020 to search the HP2020 website.

Justify your response using examples and reasoning. Comment on the postings of at least two classmates, explaining whether you agree or disagree with their views.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Discussed how epidemiologic practices and methods have been used to explore and advance the progress toward achieving overarching HP2020 goals.
  • Justified answers with appropriate research and reasoning by using examples and references from textbooks, the South University Online Library, and other acceptable ref

. Discuss how branding, marketing, and communication influences a consumer’s choice when considering an appropriate managed care health insurance plan. Consider positive and negative influence.

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External Influences on Consumer Choices Hcs 490

External Influences on Consumer Choices

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External Influences on Consumer Choices

Health care consumers receive various communications about different health care options. It is important to understand consumer demographics to be able to determine the impact (positive or negative) media, social networks, branding, marketing, and communication play in health care consumer choices. In this assignment you will research managed care plans to determine what impact social media and other external influences have on consumer behaviors.

Research the different managed care insurance plans listed below by reviewing various health care organizations or resources (e.g., Kaiser as an HMO). Consider within your research who might access the health care systems (i.e., age, generation, socioeconomic status, military/veteran, and health care insurance plans, etc.) List 2 advantages for the HMOs, PPOs, and POSs and 2 disadvantages of each of the same in a chart like the one below:

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Point of Service (POS)
Advantages 1.

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Disadvantages 1.

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Write a 90- to 175-word response to the following prompts. Consider the information you listed above and what you know about consumer behavior when you compose your response.

1. Explain the impact media and social networking have on consumers when choosing the most appropriate managed care health insurance plans. Consider the positive and negative impact.

2. Discuss how branding, marketing, and communication influences a consumer’s choice when considering an appropriate managed care health insurance plan. Consider positive and negative influence.

3. Explain how communication and education to consumers differs by generations when marketing managed care health insurance plans.

a. Consider why it is important to communicate and educate differently between generations.

Cite 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

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What is a process in general?

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MGT Intro To Operations Management: Case Study

Q. Create a business process for “Dell, Inc.” and explain how processes are designed and

      managed, using by all given below points:

1.  WHAT IS A PROCESS?

  • What is a process in general?

2.  PROCESSES: How did dell produce its products?

  • Is it in response to the customer order if yes then is it
    • Customer made to order
    • Standard make to stock
  • Is dell forecasting the demand

3.  PRODUCTION PROCESSES:

  • Identify and Explain the four principal types of process used to produce goods and services at Dell

4.  PROCESS DESIGN:

  • Discuss how processes are created within organizations.
  • Discuss how Dell creates its processes at a high level and then discuss process design activities in more detail.

5.  PROCESS ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT:

  • DELL,inc. improves its business processes continuously. Discuss why this should be so.

Explain why you find it to be the best explanation of the way that the human mind is able to understand its world.

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PHI 208 Week 3 DQ 2

  •  Ashford 4: – Week 3 – Discussion 2

Truth and the Limits of Knowledge

Explain the epistemological perspective from the text (or outside sources)   that most coincides with your view of truth and the way that the human mind grasps reality. Explain why you find it to be the best explanation of the way that the human mind is able to understand its world. Finally, present your views on whether humans can actually know the truth about objects or ideas in the world. If you believe they can, explain why. If you do not think they can, explain why not. Feel free to consult outside academic sources in order to explain more of the details of the theory that you describe here.
Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Support your claims   with examples from this week’s required material(s) and/or other scholarly   resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your   classmates’ posts by Day 7.

Explain why the origins and legitimacy of judicial review are often called into question.

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POL 303 Week 1 DQ 2

  •  Ashford 2: – Week 1 – Discussion 2

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

Judicial   Independence Within a Political Process

Our judicial branch of government was designed not only to serve as a check on the power of the executive and legislative branches but also to be the final arbiter on disputes among states and between the states and the federal government. One important arbitration tool utilized by the judicial branch is judicial review. Judicial review is one of the U.S. Constitution’s most provocative features as it plays an important role in shaping the laws that impact our society. For this discussion, complete the following:

  1. Define judicial review.
  2. Explain why the origins and legitimacy of judicial review are often called into question.
  3. Discuss whether the framers of the Constitution      intended for the judiciary to have this role in the policy making process.
  4. Share your opinion on judicial review. Explain why you      support or do not support judicial review.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.

 

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Provide a detailed description of how you will manage the risk plan and the risk responses.

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 Assignment OverviewType: Individual ProjectUnit:  Monitoring and Controlling RisksDue Date:  Wed, 3/14/18Grading Type: NumericPoints Possible:  150Points Earned:  0Deliverable Length:  1,000–1,500 wordsView objectives for this assignmentGo To:
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Start preparing for the final submission of your Risk Management Plan. This week, you will be adding the following to the plan:

  • Develop a Risk Responsibility Plan for the risks that you have identified. The plan may include a chart such as a RASI (Responsible, Approver, Support, and Informed).
  • Provide a detailed description of how you will manage the risk plan and the risk responses.
  • Develop a contingency budget for the risk responses selected.

What would you like to see added to the book or taken out?

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Book Review

PSCI 100/PLSC 102 Assignment Sheet: Critical Book Review (Revised 01/18/2018)

Assignment: Critical Book Review

Format: APA (American Psychological Association)

Length: 4 pages (Content)

Your assignment is to write Critical Book Review of A Magnificent Catastrophe by Edward J. Larson. NOTE: A Critical Book Review is more than a book report, but is a chance for you to give your reaction to the work and author.

– You do NOT need to provide an Abstract or author’s note.

– The title page and reference page do not count as part of the 4 pages of content.

– You DO need to provide a reference page even if your only reference is the assigned book itself.

– Do not use the online encyclopedia Wikipedia as a source.

– You must have a title page (Do not put pictures, charts, graphs, etc. on the title page. Simply follow APA 6th Edition format.

– Do not use an overabundance riting not another author’s.

– Watch paragraph length. A paragraph shouldn’t go on for 2 pages or more.

– Do not overuse commas…if in doubt…leave it out.

Consider the following in writing your critical book review:

  • WWhat are the positive and negative aspects of the book?
  • Does it cover the issue adequately?
  • Does it cover a historical or contemporary view?
  • What would you like to see added to the book or taken out?
  • How well does the book add to your knowledge of our American system of      politics?
  • Would you recommend the book to others? Why or Why not?

You are fee to add to the above list and come up with your own unique critique of the book and author.