Archive for June, 2019

What other ways come to your mind to change the “culture of social media”.

In her book “American Girls”, the author Nancy Jo Sales states “We can change the culture of social media.  But we need Silicon Valley to help.  …Silicon Valley players are smart.  …If they are also good, they’ll address how to stop the exploitation and degradation of girls and all children.” What are your thoughts on her statements?  What other ways come to your mind to change the “culture of social media”.

How would you convince the boss to keep this program?

Your boss announced a major budget cut for each department. One of the areas he wants to cut is the home leave allowance for the expatriate employees. You know this is a good benefit that helps the morale of expatriate family members as well as the employee, and losing it will also hurt in recruiting talent to serve abroad in your subsidiary companies. How would you convince the boss to keep this program? What would you suggest replacing instead of the home leave program?  (A MINIMUM OF 125 WORDS or MORE )

 
 
 

Discuss in detail the stakeholder approach.

Discuss in detail the stakeholder approach with 300-350 words

 

with min 2 APA format citations

 

and 2 responses to the classmates post around 150-200 words each

 

Classmate Dharmagiri Post -1

 

Stakeholder Approach

It used to be believed that the organization’s essential objective is or should boost the interests of the investors. In any case, more issues are progressively raised concerning stakeholder control. Accordingly, the Stakeholder approach these days is by all accounts an elective method for corporate government these days. This implies chiefs of the organization ought to consider more on different Stakeholder bunches rather than simply focused on financiers interests. It would encourage chiefs to take progressively significant consultation on their choices as the investor is never again the main factor they have to offer the idea to, and this can stay away from transient benefit boost conduct to a huge degree.

 

The Interest of the Company

 

As a matter of first importance, it is basic to think about whether the enthusiasm of the organization is that of the stakeholders.  Despite discussion has proceeded on the enthusiasm of the organization, because of the partition of corporate character, it is clear that these two ideas would not be vague.

 

Stakeholder Theory

 

Stakeholder hypothesis was first raised by R. Edward Freeman as an absolute opposite to the hypothesis that chiefs of the organization is just responsible to the investors. Stakeholders incorporate representatives, suppliers of acknowledge, (for example, banks and money related foundations), providers, clients, nearby set-ups, natural gatherings and the government and their interests out to be assessed by the executives of the organization. As indicated by Freeman, every Stakeholder has an option to be treated as finishes to only a method or an instrument. At the end of the day, every one of the Stakeholders interests ought to be considered by executives of organization, regardless of whether in certain conditions where it may conflict with the transient ideal estimation of the investors.

 

The Superiority of Stakeholder Approach

 

Besides, it would accommodate the connection between the non-investor gatherings and the organization. Take the general population representatives for instance, seeing them as an organization instead of a methods would eventually make a progressively agreeable and beneficial connection between the workers and the organization, it is fundamental for organizations to have qualified and well-persuaded workers to endure and to succeed particularly in the escalated focused world these days.

 

Thirdly, the advancement of an organization must incorporate the nearby networks and condition. Accepting them as Stakeholders would maintain a strategic distance from acquiring a transient benefit to their detriment, which thusly will be hindering to the long haul enthusiasm of the organization. In addition, outside guidelines like natural insurance principles mirror society’s judgment, it recommends doing it effectively as opposed to inactively would win notoriety and advantage organization more.

Defense for Stakeholder Approach

 

1. The Agency Problem

Rivals to the Stakeholder hypothesis expresses that without the investor supremacy, it is hard to control the conduct of the executives since there is an absence of quantifiable and cement monetary criteria, for example, benefit augmentation. It is consistent with some degree that with regards to the Stakeholder hypothesis, it ends up more earnestly to pass judgment on the exhibition of the executives. Take a straightforward model, an executive may assess the enthusiasm of the neighborhood network however as opposed to moving the plant to a creating nation with shoddy work and after that surrender some benefit. It appears to be difficult to gauge whether it is a decent choice or not in this condition.

2. The Effect on Investment

It is likewise contended by rivals that because of the Stakeholder the approach would without doubt subordinate the job of investors from the most critical spot, and it would hence demoralize speculators emptying progressively capital into the organization.

 

3. The Efficiency and Multiple Objectives

Another restriction is that the proficiency of the organization would be disabled since there is an excessive number of components to consider, and the more regrettable is that these numerous targets imply that the executives need to exchange off various requests and interests of different Stakeholder gatherings. This is extremely a solid purpose of the dissidents.

 

4. Equity

The organization is unquestionably in excess of a heap of benefits, in reality, each body electorate puts a ‘firm explicit venture’ to the organization. Blair and Stout additionally guarantee that accepting an organization as a group may tackle the issue of free-rider and lease chasing.

 

Conclusion

 

Stakeholder approach has numerous favorable circumstances and can help upgrade corporate administration as referenced previously. While investor power would produce advantage somewhat and instigate chiefs of the organization will, in general, make present moment augmented benefit which would thus influence their reward or advantage, it appears the Stakeholder approach is a decent elective approach to change this circumstance. In the meantime, it can lead a progressively helpful and gainful connection between the Stakeholders and the organization, which can profit the long haul improvement of the organization.

 

References:

 Jensen M, ‘Value Maximization, Stakeholder Theory, and the Corporate Objective Function’ (2002) 12 BEQ 235-256

 

 La Porta R, Lopez-de-Silanes F and Shleifer A, ‘Corporate Ownership around the World’(1999) 54(2) JF 471-517

 

 Donaldoson T and Preston L, ‘The Stakeholder Theory of the Corporation: Concepts, Evidence, and Implications’ (1995) 20(1) AMG 65-91

Classmate Rini post-2

Stakeholder are the ones who have stake in the business. In other words, parties who have invested money by purchasing share of the company. So, they are the investors and more concern about how business or company is doing and how much return they going to earn from what they have invested in good faith. There are diverse stakeholders having different interest in business. Mostly it can distinguish as internal and external stakeholders. According to stakeholders approach every company should try to give importance to them, they should be central part of business and all business decisions should be taken after discussing it in stakeholder meetings.

 

The ultimate objective of every business should be how to optimize the profit and interest of their stakeholder. The main emphasize should be in maintaining a healthy relationship between firm and stakeholder. Every organization should promote their stakeholder interest and try to formulate the policies and procedures keeping in mind their objective. So, while strategic planning, strategic framework, and strategic decision and management all should be done keeping in mind stakeholder approach. It is obvious that every time every stakeholder is not going to get benefit. They are the real risk takers and sometimes must bear loss and the real earner in case of getting big chunk of extra profit when business is doing good. In short, they are more interested in survival of firm and that business is doing good and moving in right direction which is most important. Stakeholder approach can be incorporated in corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and strategic management.

References:
Freeman, R & Mcvea, John. (2001). A Stakeholder Approach to Strategic Management. SSRN Electronic Journal. 10.2139/ssrn.263511.

 

V. M. Makarova. (2017). Stakeholder approach in benchmark of corporate risk management. Strategičeskie Rešeniâ i Risk-Menedžment, (4–5), 16. https://doi.org/10.17747/2078-8886-2017-4-5-16-29

Conduct some Internet research on any malware, virus or DOS attack.

For this assignment, you are asked to conduct some Internet research on any malware, virus or DOS attack. Summarize your findings in 3-4 paragraphs and be sure to include a link to your reference source. Explain this occurrence in your own words (do not just copy and paste what you find on the Internet).

 

Include the following information:

 

1. Name of the Malware or Virus

 

2. When this incident occurred (date)

 

3. Impact it had or explanation of the damage it caused

 

4. How it was detected

 

5. Reference source citation

Compare Movements and Works of Art

Compare Movements and Works of Art

 

Select two works of art, each from a different movement. 

 

In paper,

· Describe these two works of art by applying at least three questions art historians ask and four words art historians use.

 

· Explain how iconographic, historical, political, philosophical, religious, and social factors of the movements are reflected in each work of art.

 

· Include images of both works of art in an appendix at the end of your paper.

 

Paper must be four to five pages in length, excluding the title and reference pages and images

What has Domino’s learned about customer engagement we should learn for other businesses?

Please read the Domino’s case study and watch the videos later in this discussion.

 

As a company, Domino’s has stressed delivery over the years.  Several years ago, Domino’s began hearing its customers talking about how its pizza was horrible. As a company that has long focused on solid marketing intelligence to make decisions, Domino’s went to work on how it could change consumer perceptions about its pizza.

 

Through marketing research techniques, Domino’s soon realized that it had to take a very risky step and completely recreate the pizza that it had been selling for over 40 years. Please watch the videos below which illustrates how research not only enabled Domino’s to come up with a winning recipe, but it led to a successful promotional campaign that has made fans of Domino’s pizza in addition to its delivery service.

 

– video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ9nhDUXTsk

 

 

 

Following the video you will have questions to answer. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2HUpy16bnE

 

Optional: “About Domino’s” from the Domino’s website: 

 

https://biz.dominos.com/web/about-dominos-pizza/

Discuss all of the following:

  • – What has Domino’s learned about customer engagement we should learn for other businesses?
  • – What are the key marketing lessons to be learned from Domino’s?

How would you build a CSIRT(Computer Security Incident Response Team)?

How would you build a CSIRT(Computer Security Incident Response Team)? 

 

What are the components of building an effective team?  

 

300 words

 

APA

 

No Plagarism, No Plagarism!!!!

CO6: Discuss the factors affecting the choice of investments.

Assignment Instructions:

 

Part I:  Investing Behavior:

What are the various types of investors? Complete the interactive investor profile questionnaire.  (Which I have completed the questionnaire and based on my results of 49  Please answer accordingly

 Enter the total points from questions 1 and 2. Time Horizon Score: 11

 Enter the total points from questions 3 through 7. Risk Tolerance Score: 38

According to this instrument, what kinds of investments should you consider? Write an introduction to your essay that provides a profile for yourself as an investor. What else can you find out about investing behavior–for example, does your profile change over time as you age or does it remain the same? How would your profile assist you and your financial adviser or investment adviser in planning your portfolio?

 

Part II: Recognizing Fraud

What is a pyramid scheme exactly? Find out at http://www.investopedia.com/articles/04/042104.asp. Have you ever participated in or invested in such a scheme? Have you ever been a victim of one? Research and discuss this topic in this part of your project. According to the Investopedia article, why can it be difficult to detect a pyramid scheme? What are some possible tip-offs to this kind of fraud? Why are pyramid schemes unsustainable? Who are the victims? Provide a diagram illustrating the dynamics of pyramid schemes.

 

Part III: Famous Scandals

Survey the Web site of a 2009 60 Minutes CBS broadcast on the Madoff affair, which includes articles, video, and links at https://youtu.be/s68FR1MXT8Q. According to this site, who discovered the Madoff fraud and how? Who were Madoff’s victims? Visit the support group Web site created for the victims at http://berniemadoffponzisupportgroup.blogspot.com/. In the CBS video, how did Madoff defend himself? Read a Wall Street Journal article at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123111743915052731.html, explaining how Madoff’s Ponzi scheme was able to succeed. How did investor biases contribute to this success? How did biases in regulatory oversight contribute to the fraud? Sample some of the videos of the congressional hearings on the Madoff scandal at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOKSkaQoF_I. Why did representatives and senators focus their criticism on the Securities and Exchange Commission?

Use the template provided. Follow APA format, including a title page, introduction, conclusion, citations, and five scholarly references (not Wikipedia or Investopedia). See the attached PPT file. Turnitin report of no more than 10% similarity index is required.

 

 

Summarize and respond to the “What Is a Human?” article by Peter H. Kahn,et. al.

Before submitting, please review the below assignment to make sure that you have followed the assignment guidelines.

 

Then, submit the assignment in the assignment drop box as a Word or PDF file (no Pages files). To do this, click the button on the right hand side of your screen where it says “Submit Assignment” and follow the directions to upload your file.

 

Summary/Response Paper Assignment

 

Your assignment is to summarize and respond to the “What Is a Human?” article by Peter H. Kahn,et. al.: What is a human.pdf

 

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Your Summary/Response paper needs to be typed, double-spaced, and 1-2 pages long.  The paper will consist of one paragraph of objective summary and one or more separate paragraph(s) of your response.

 

The objective of the summary/response assignment is to distinguish between summary and response and to lay the groundwork for the skills of summarizing academic articles and integrating quotations that you will need for the future essays.  You may also want to read this sample summary/response paper as a model for your summary/response: Sample Summary Response.doc

 

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SUMMARY:

 

In a brief paragraph of roughly 8-10 sentences, explain what the reading is about.  Start with a one-sentence overview, which includes the main idea and an introduction of the title enclosed within quotation marks and the full name of the author (articles with more than one author can include just the full name of the first author, followed by et. al.).  In this overview, also state the main idea.  In the rest of the summary, summarize the main points of the essay that support this main idea. Keep the summary as concise as possible and make sure the summary is in your own words, retaining unique wording and short phrases from the original in quotations marks.  These unique words and phrases such as “ontological” and “psychological benchmarks” often appear in more than one place in the article, so they do not require page number citations.  However, do not include quoted passages that require citations in the summary.  These longer quoted passages belong in the response.  The summary should demonstrate your ability to capture the key ideas of the reading in your own words.  In other words, do not copy the wording or sentence structure of the author.  Stay focused on key supporting ideas and leave out minor details such as examples and statistics.  Because the summary demonstrates your ability to explain the author’s ideas, do not include your own opinions, judgments, or evaluations in the summary paragraph—these belong in the response paragraph(s).

 

RESPONSE:

 

You will notice that the directions for the response part of this paper is similar to the directions for the Practice Discussion. Please feel free to use any part of  your practice discussion post for the response section of this paper. No need to write a whole new response and do extra work! However, please note that this paper has the additional requirement of quoting a brief passage and responding to it, so please make sure you do this step as well.

 

After you have written the summary, start a new paragraph and respond to the reading in a brief paragraph of roughly 8-10 sentences.  There are many possible ways to respond to a reading.  You might explain what new ideas/concepts you learned from the reading.  You can also explain whether you agree or disagree with the reading, but you must be specific about what you agree/disagree with and why you agree/disagree.  You might explore how you felt while reading the piece.  You can make connections to your own experience.  You can raise questions or explore parts of the reading that were confusing.  Don’t feel you have to do all of these possibilities—these are just suggestions.  Just remember that a response is not a summary—go beyond the facts of the reading and express your own ideas and feelings about the reading.

 

Please also include a quoted passage from the reading to which you then respond.  This will prepare you for the essay assignments.  Quote the passage exactly in MLA citation format (see examples below) and include the page number.  You do not need to include the author’s name in the parenthetical citation since you will have already introduced the author in your summary.  The following quote is by Paulo Freire from Pedagogy of the Oppressed.  Note the different ways you can use to integrate a quote into your paper.

 

Signal Phrase:

 

Freire claims, “Solidarity requires that one enter into the situation of those with whom one is in solidarity; it is a radical posture” (49).

 

Introduced Quote:

 

Freire is a strong believer in engaged, direct action: “Solidarity requires that one enter into the situation of those with whom one is in solidarity; it is a radical posture” (49).

 

Blended Quote:

 

In order to be an effective activist, one must “enter into the situation of those with whom one is in solidarity; it is a radical posture” (49).

Explain at what point a person is considered “under arrest.”

TOPIC: Explain at what point a person is considered “under arrest.” Explain the difference between a stop and an arrest. Why might states authorize probable cause arrests for certain unwitnessed misdemeanors? How much force can be used by an officer when executing an arrest? How is it determined? Can you think of any times when you heard about “excessive use of force” and if so, how do you think the actions of a few influenced the perceptions of many regarding the police?

 

APA 

 

12 Pt Font

 

Times New Roman

 

Length: how ever necessary to cover everything in the topic