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Theoretical Assignment

Write a draft (750-1,000 words) of the Theoretical Foundation (a theory, model, law, or concept underpinning the study) for the research study attached.

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Locate the Background to the Problem
Dissertation topic: Strategies inner-city educators implement to involve low income parents into the school setting. (Qualitative Case Study)
Dissertation Gap: Future research directions should include further examinations of the role of school climate (including factors related to students and other parents in the schools) in motivating parent involvement among African American parents of children attending middle schools with school safety risks. (Murray, 2014)
Dissertation Problem Statement: It is unknown what strategies inner-city educators use to involve low income parents in the early stages of their children’sacademicdevelopment.

DIRECTIONS
Write a draft (750-1,000 words) of the Theoretical Foundation (a theory, model, law, or concept underpinning the study) for your research study. The draft should include the following:
1. The study’s problem statement resulting from the defined need or gap. This can be taken from the Background to the Problem section that you drafted earlier.
2. A definition and description of each of the theories, models, laws, or concepts that will be the basis for the Theoretical Foundation of the study. Support these ideas with seminal sources.
3. The phenomena and research questions (qualitative studies) for the study.
4. A discussion of how the theory, model, law, or concept undergirds and connects to the research study.

ATTACHED ARE ALSO REFERENCES THAT MAY HELP
Literature Review Resources
Topic: Strategies inner-city educators implement to involve low income parents into the school setting.
Number Article Information Added to RefWorks? (Y or N)
1. Bibliographic Information
Cicchetti, D., &Rogosch, F. A. (2002). A developmental psychopathology perspective on adolescence. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 70(1), 6. YES
Link
https://experts.umn.edu/…/a-developmental-psychopathology-perspective-on-adolescence
Annotation
This document on the developmental psychopathology gives a broad outline for the undertaking of the course based on developments that are realized during adolescent basing particularly on understanding continuity and the presence of psychopathology changes during adolescence. The article takes into account the utility of a developmental psychopathology perspective to inform the designs e.g. of research that is used for disciplinary models of development. The book discusses the separation between the normal and the abnormal development during the period enabling us to understand the difference in development courses quickly.
2. Bibliographic Information
El Nokali, N. E., Bachman, H. J., &Votruba-Drzal, E. (2010). Parent involvement and children’s academic and social development in elementary school. Child development, 81(3), 988-1005. YES
Link
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20573118
Annotation
This article bases on the study of children problems through case studies on their social and academic developments in their 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades. The findings of the studies showed that the involvement of a child with a parent determines the improvement of the social behavior of the child but not their social skills and also do not predict the changes in achievement. The article outlines that children with highly involved parents in their activities and life, have a social life full of functions and have fewer behavior problems.
3. Bibliographic Information
Goldenberg, C., Gallimore, R., Reese, L., &Garnier, H. (2001). Cause or effect? A longitudinal study of immigrant Latino parents’ aspirations and expectations, and their children’s school performance. American Educational Research Journal, 38(3), 547-582. YES

Link
https://www.sedl.org/connections/resources/citations/166.html
The study takes into account the relationship between the children’s performance and the inspiration and aspirations from their parents, with respect to their performance in school and social life. The way a child od raised with respect to the expectations of the parents greatly influences the performance of the child. Based on the case studies on the Latino and American students, conducted, the results showed that parents often desire that their children perform well at all levels of studies. From kindergarten through sixth grade. The study showed the importance of interventions as that improved learning in schools and hence performance by the students.
4. Bibliographic Information
Hoglund, W., Jones, S., Brown, J., &Aber, J. (n.d). The Evocative Influence of Child Academic and Social-Emotional Adjustment on Parent Involvement in Inner-City Schools. Journal Of Educational Psychology, 107(2), 517-532. YES

Link
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1061909

Annotation
The study looks into the models of the directional relationship between parent involvement in schooling and their children adjustment. The way parents contribute to prospective child change. The child adjustment model examines the proposition that children’s adjustment affects potential parent involvement in schooling. Economic hardship also contributed to variation in levels of parent participation and child adjustment, with child adjustment mediating the effects of economic hardship on parent involvement.
5. Bibliographic Information
McNeal, R. B. (1999). Parental involvement as social capital: Differential effectiveness on science achievement, truancy, and dropping out. Social forces, 78(1), 117-144. YES

Link
https://www.sedl.org/connections/resources/citations/82.html
Annotation
This study entails how parents involve their kids conceptually and examines how it affects individual outcomes (e.g. sci and behavioral outcomes. This research found that social capital (parent involvement) is associated with enhanced student achievement and less deviant behavior for traditionally advantaged segments of the population. Comparable levels of parent participation in lower socioeconomic status families get comparatively smaller results. The researcher speculates that it may be because the types of contacts reported in these data are reactive and that teachers are more prone to contact parents about behavior problems than about achievement.
6. Bibliographic Information
Kernan, M. (2012). Parental Involvement in Early Learning. A Review of Research, Policy and Good Practice. International Child Development Initiative (ICDI) Leiden on behalf of the Barnard van Leer Foundation, The Hague.

Link
http://icdi.nl/media/uploads/publications/parental-involvement-in-early-learning.pdf
Annotation
The research was carried out with an aim to examine the impact that parental involvement has on the academic performance of a child and hence determine whether there is need to involve parents in children’s early literacy. The study was conducted on parents and children from different child care centers in Netherlands. The researchers concluded that there is need for parental involvement due to the enormous influence that involvement of parents in children’s early literacy has on children’s academic performance. Parents should acknowledge the role they play on the cognitive development of their children.
Though the degree to which parents and educators should contribute to children’s learning outcomes remain a topic of discussion in the social and educational policy particularly in Netherlands, researchers have indicated that parental involvement contributes a lot to the development a child’s knowledge. According to these studies, children whose parents are more involved in their early childhood literacy experience high academic performance not only in pre-school but also in the rest of the grades. In recent years, researches have presented ample evidence illustrating the importance of parent involvement the development of children’s literacy.
7. Bibliographic Information
Murray, E., McFarland-Piazza, L., & Harrison, L. J. (2015). Changing patterns of parent–teacher communication and parent involvement from preschool to school. Early Child Development and Care, 185(7), 1031-1052.

Link
https://www.researchgate.net/…/276150224_Changing_patterns_of_parent-teacher_communication_and_parent_involvement_from_preschool_to school
Annotation
The study looks into the nature of parent’s behavior in involvement with the educator’s communication before them enrolling their children to early schooling to understand the different social capital variables and consistencies and changes that might occur and consider over time. The parents who were more engaged in educational activities at home were more involved in their child’s education and more frequently communicated and rated educator’s base on their assessment about them.
8. Bibliographic Information
Murray, K. W., Finigan-Carr, N., Jones, V., Copeland-Linder, N., Haynie, D. L., & Cheng, T. L. (2014). Barriers and Facilitators to School-Based Parent Involvement for Parents of Urban Public Middle School Students. SAGE Open,4(4), 1-12. doi:10.1177/2158244014558030

Link
https://jhu.pure.elsevier.com/…/publications/barriers-and-facilitators-to-school-based-parent-involvement-for–3
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Annotation
The study expresses the positive and adverse effects in the studies of their children’s in middle school based on their involvement. The study shows that the higher the probability of parent participation in middle schooling affairs of the child causes more adverse effects than positive ones. The triggers of the effects are determined, and the level of parental involvement damage is also determined.
9. Bibliographic Information
Raffaele, L. M., &Knoff, H. M. (1999). Improving home-school collaboration with disadvantaged families: Organizational principles, perspectives, and approaches. School Psychology Review, 28(3), 448-466.

Link
https://www.nasponline.org/…/Dot_%20Brief_Home-School%20Collaboration.pdf
Ann Using semi-structured interviews, we explored barriers and facilitators to school-based parent involvement (SBPI) in a representation of predominately African American parents (N = 44) whose children attended urban government middle schools. Barriers to SBPI (e.g., perceptions of hostile parent–teacher interactions and aggressive, disrespectful learners in the school) were more commonly described than facilitators (e.g., child requests for involvement). Findings suggest that parents’ motivations for engaging in SBPI may be undermined by a variety of barriers, resulting in low participation. Implications and tailored approaches for enhancing SBPI in this population are presented
10. Bibliographic Information
Wang, M.T. & Sheikh-Khalil, S. (2014)“Does Parental Involvement Matter for Student Achievement and Mental Health in High School.” Child Development 85, no.2:610-625. Social Sciences Citation Index, EBSCOhost

Link

Annotation

YOF EM03 A1 – Guilford College Repair & Share Club 1.1

Brazil2013 bought 14 out of 15 answered question(s)
Excel III
Information are in the att
Attachments:
YOF EM03 A1 – Guilford College Repair & Share Club 1.1

Project Description:
You have been asked to advise a new club on campus called the Repair and Share Club. Its purpose is to collect used desktop and laptop computers donated from area companies and refurbish them for members of their college community. The students in this club are responsible for collecting and rebuilding these computers to give back to students on campus. The goal is to collect at least 30 computers from each company. The dean requires a report of the club’s activities over the academic year in a spreadsheet format that tracks student involvement, company donations and students receiving the refurbished computers.

Instructions:
For the purpose of grading the project you are required to perform the following tasks:
Step Instructions Points Possible
1 Start Excel. Open the downloaded Excel file named e03ps3_grader_a1_start.xlsx. Save the file with the name e03ps3ShareClub_LastFirst, replacing LastFirst with your name. 0.000
2 On the Club Information worksheet, in range H6:H16, create a range named Volunteer_Hrs. In range D6:D16, create a range named Class. 4.000
3 A grade table appears in the spreadsheet assigning letter grades to grade point averages. In cell J6, use a VLOOKUP function to determine a letter grade for the grade point average in cell I6. Use AutoFill to copy the function to range J7:J16. Use absolute references in your formula as necessary. Fill the formula without formatting so the borders remain formatted. 4.000
4 Insert a new column to the left of column H. In cell H5, type Courses Completed. Resize the column as needed. 3.000
5 In cell H6, use an IF function with a nested AND function to create a function that analyzes the content of F6 and G6. Return Complete if both cells contain a Y, or Incomplete if one or both cells contain an N. Use AutoFill to copy the function to range H7:H16 without copying formatting. 6.000
6 In range A5:K16, insert a table. Use the headers in the top row to create named ranges for each of the columns. Resize the columns as needed. 5.000
7 The dean has requested a report of the student’s information. She wants a breakdown of the student’s year in high school, volunteer hours, and their grades. In cell A20, type Student Report Analysis. In cell B21, type Headcount Total. In cell C21, type Total Hours. Resize the columns as needed. In cell A22, type Seniors. In cell A23, type Juniors. In cell A24, type Sophomores. In cell A26, type “A” Students. In cell A27, type “D-” Students. 5.000
8 In cell B22, create a COUNTIF function that counts the number of Seniors in the list using the name range Class. In cell B23, create a COUNTIF function that counts the number of Juniors in the list using the name range Class. In cell B24, create a COUNTIF function that counts the number of Sophomores in the list using the name range Class. 7.000
9 In cell C22, using the name ranges Class and Volunteer_Hrs, create a SUMIF function that displays the total number of volunteer hours for Seniors. In cell C23, using the name ranges Class and Volunteer_Hrs, create a SUMIF function that displays the total number of volunteer hours for Juniors. In cell C24, using the name ranges Class and Volunteer_Hrs, create a SUMIF function that displays the total number of volunteer hours for Sophomores. 7.000
10 In cell C26, create a SUMIF function that totals the number of volunteer hours for “A” students. In cell C27, create a SUMIF function that totals the number of volunteer hours for “D-” students. 7.000
11 The dean has also requested an analysis regarding the companies involved in donating computers to the club. The club’s goal is to have each company donate a minimum of 30 computers. In cell A39, type Totals. Use a function in B39:E39 to find the total sum for the Value, Donated, Desktops, and Laptops columns, respectively. 10.000
12 In cell F33, create an IF function that evaluates the total number of computers donated from Safety Inc. If a minimum of 30 computers have been donated, the function will return Goal Met. If fewer than 30 computers are donated, the function will return Under Goal. Use AutoFill to copy the function to cell F37. 4.000
13 Using the data in the table, insert a PivotTable in cell A10 on the Pivot Analysis worksheet. Use the following criteria to create the PivotTable and answer the questions in rows 1, 3 and 5. Add the Major and GPA fields to the FILTERS area (in that order). Add the Grade, Year, and FirstName fields to the ROWS area (in that order). Add the Volunteer Hours and LastName fields to the VALUES area (in that order). Display subtotals at the bottom of each group.

In cell A10, type Grades. In cell B10, type TotalHours. In cell C10, type TotalStudents. Resize the columns as needed. 8.000
14 Insert a slicer for the Grade field. Format the slicer with 3 columns. Resize the slicer to remove the extra white space at the bottom. Move the slicer so the top-left corner is in cell E10. 0.000
15 In the slicer, select A, A-, B+, and B-. Use the data in the PivotTable to answer question 1, and then type your answer in cell A2. 8.000
16 Clear the filter in the slicer, and then select A. In cell B8, filter the data so the student with the highest GPA displays. In cell A4, type the answer for question 2. 4.000
17 Clear the filters. Remove the Grade and Year fields from the ROWS area. Sort the Total Hours field in largest to smallest order. Type your answers for question 3 in cells A6:B6. 8.000
18 Apply Pivot Style Medium 9 to the PivotTable. Apply Slicer Style Dark 1 to the slicer. Remove the largest to smallest order sort on the Total Hours field. 3.000
19 Insert a Clustered Column PivotChart on a new worksheet named PivotChartAnalysis. Remove the Total Students field from the VALUES area. Delete the legend. In the chart title, replace Total with VolunteerHoursbyStudent. Apply Style 4 to the PivotChart. 7.000
20 Ensure that the worksheets are correctly named and placed in the following order in the workbook: Club information, PivotChart Analysis, Pivot Analysis. Save the workbook. Close the workbook and then exit Excel. Submit the workbook as directed. 0.000
Total Points 100.000
Guilford College Repair & Share Club

Student Information
StudentID LastName FirstName Year Major “Programming
Course” Network Course Volunteer Hours GPA Grade GPA Grade
30456 Boucher Tom Senior Computer Science Y Y 152 3.21 0.00 F
58965 Garcia Franko Senior Computer Science Y Y 182 4.00 1.00 D-
56792 Glonden Thomas Junior MIS Y N 133 1.23 1.25 D
48795 Blasise Cherly Sophomore Networking Y Y 58 3.67 1.75 D+
23597 Linde Alice Senior Networking Y Y 110 3.91 2.00 C-
21486 Benoit Alexia Senior MIS N N 149 4.15 2.25 C
64687 Cyr Judy Junior Computer Science Y Y 145 2.10 2.75 C+
48946 Chu Lin Sophomore Computer Science Y Y 94 3.50 3.00 B-
54684 Villani Mark Junior Engineering N N 72 1.77 3.25 B
46846 Zacheris John Sophomore Engineering Y Y 113 1.98 3.50 B+
41123 Ching Lau Junior MIS N N 109 2.40 3.90 A-
4.00 A
4.25 A+

Company Donation Information
Company Value Donated Desktops Laptops Status
Safety Inc. $4,600 23 10 13
First National $450 33 22 11
Bosco’s $575 25 11 14
Software City $1,950 17 4 13
Sacari Financial $1,600 8 2 6
 

Four major types of biochemical reactions

Summarize the four major types of biochemical reactions. For each type give its name, a word summary of what happens during the reaction, and a specific biological example (word or chemical equation) where the reaction might be biologically important.

description of the validity of the internal and external research.

description of the validity of the internal and external research.

To begin, work through the reference list that was created in the “Section B: Problem Description” assignment in Topic 2. Appraise each resource using the “Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklists,” available in the textbook appendix. The specific checklist you use will be determined by the type of evidence within the resource.
Develop a research table to organize and summarize the research studies. Using a summary table allows you to be more concise in your narrative description. Only research studies used to support your intervention are summarized in this table. Refer to the “Evaluation Table Template,” available in the textbook appendix. Use the “Evaluation Table Template” as an adaptable template.
Write a narrative of 750-1,000 words (not including the title page and references) that presents the research support for the projects problem and proposed solution. Make sure to do the following:
Include a description of the search method (e.g., databases, keywords, criteria for inclusion and exclusion, and number of studies that fit your criteria).
Summarize all of the research studies used as evidence. The essential components of each study need to be described so that readers can evaluate its scientific merit, including study strengths and limitations.
Incorporate a description of the validity of the internal and external research.
It is essential to make sure that the research support for the proposed solution is sufficient, compelling, relevant, and from peer-reviewed professional journal articles.
Although you will not be submitting the checklist information or the evaluation table you design in Topic 3 with the narrative, the checklist information and evaluation table should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine “Section C: Literature Support” for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
Attachments:

Part 3 (tomorrow) by 3pm
To begin, work through the reference list that was created in the “Section B: Problem Description” assignment in Topic 2. Appraise each resource using the “Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklists,” available in the textbook appendix. The specific checklist you use will be determined by the type of evidence within the resource.
Develop a research table to organize and summarize the research studies. Using a summary table allows you to be more concise in your narrative description. Only research studies used to support your intervention are summarized in this table. Refer to the “Evaluation Table Template,” available in the textbook appendix. Use the “Evaluation Table Template” as an adaptable template.
Write a narrative of 750-1,000 words (not including the title page and references) that presents the research support for the projects problem and proposed solution. Make sure to do the following:
1. Include a description of the search method (e.g., databases, keywords, criteria for inclusion and exclusion, and number of studies that fit your criteria).
2. Summarize all of the research studies used as evidence. The essential components of each study need to be described so that readers can evaluate its scientific merit, including study strengths and limitations.
3. Incorporate a description of the validity of the internal and external research.
It is essential to make sure that the research support for the proposed solution is sufficient, compelling, relevant, and from peer-reviewed professional journal articles.
Although you will not be submitting the checklist information or the evaluation table you design in Topic 3 with the narrative, the checklist information and evaluation table should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Upon receiving feedback from the instructor, refine “Section C: Literature Support” for your final submission. This will be a continuous process throughout the course for each section.
NUR 699 – Capstone
Literature Support Holistic Assessment
Directions: Utilizing the assessment tool below, the first submission of this portion of the assignment will be graded holistically. In order to achieve the full points for the assignment, all the criteria on the left must be met at the competency level described on the right.
Criteria
12 pts 24 pts 36 pts 48 pts 60 pts
Literature Support
Summarize the research support for the projects problem and proposed solution. Describe the search method.
Summarize all of the research studies used as evidence. Describe research strengths and limitations as well as the validity of the internal and external research.Provides sufficient, compelling, relevant research from peer-reviewed professional journals. Lists the individual research support for the projects problem and proposed solution without an in-depth explanation. Lists the search method data without details. Analysis of the research strengths and limitations is not outlined or outlined poorly. The research support may not be relevant and/or may not be from peer-reviewed professional journals. Reveals inaccurate comprehension of material and lacks the ability to apply information. Subject matter is absent, inappropriate, and/or irrelevant. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Lists the individual research support for the projects problem and proposed solution without an in-depth explanation. Lists the search method data identifying some but not all of the databases, keywords, criteria for inclusion and exclusion, and number of studies that fit the criteria. Ignores or superficially evaluates the research strengths and limitations, draws unwarranted conclusions. The research support may not be relevant and/or may not be from peer-reviewed professional journals. Displays a lack of comprehension but attempts to apply information. There is weak, marginal coverage of subject matter with large gaps in presentation. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Provides a basic overview of the individual research support for the projects problem and proposed solution. Minimally includes any rationale, details and/or examples of the validity of the internal and external research. Lists the search method data identifying some but not all of the databases, keywords, criteria for inclusion and exclusion, and number of studies that fit the criteria. Conducts a surface level of evaluation of the research strengths and limitations. Very narrow conclusions are provided. The research support is relevant and from peer-reviewed professional journals. Exhibits comprehension of the material and clearly attempts to integrate and apply information. All subject matter is covered in minimal quantity and quality. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Provides a complete summary of the individual research support for the projects problem and proposed solution in a concise manner. Describes the validity of the internal and external research providing some detailed rationale. Describes the search method identifying the databases, keywords, criteria for inclusion and exclusion, and number of studies that fit the criteria. Analyzes the research strengths and limitations and provided direct, competent, and appropriate conclusions. The research support is relevant and from peer-reviewed professional journals. Demonstrates integrative and accurate comprehension and applies information as appropriate. Comprehensive coverage of subject matter. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Provides a detailed summary of the individual research support for the projects problem and proposed solution emphasizing the essential components. Describes the validity of the internal and external research in-depth. Describes the search method identifying the databases, keywords, criteria for inclusion and exclusion, and number of studies that fit the criteria.Thoughtfully analyzes and evaluates the research strengths and limitations, drawing warranted conclusions.
The research support is sufficient, compelling, relevant and from peer-reviewed professional journals. Demonstrates clarity and specificity of comprehension and synthesizes all relevant information. Coverage extends beyond what is needed to support subject matter.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Comments:

ECO 561 – The past few years US President Obama

ECO 561 – The past few years US President Obama
120 to 250 word response.

For the past few years US President Obama and lately President-elect Trump. have been pressuring Chinese government leaders to strengthen the Yuan – the Chinese currency. What is the impact of a stronger Yuan on the US economy?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2011/11/19/obama-tells-china-leader-wen-to-strengthen-yuan/

ECO 561 – Africa would be a good opportunity for an America

Africa would be a good opportunity for an America
ECO 561 – Africa would be a good opportunity for an America
120 to 250 word response.

Based on our discussions and concepts l;earned, do you think Africa would be a good opportunity for an America company to expand into? What could be opportunities and challenges? Think in terms of some of the micro and macroeconomic concepts we covered in class

http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21696792-commodity-boom-may-be-over-and-barriers-doing-business-are-everywhere-africas

16 Challenges of Doing Business in Africa… Oh Man!

https://www.investec.com/research-and-insights/insights/forward-curve/africa–continent-of-opportunities-and-challenges.desktop.html

Case Study: Deere & Company Article in Better Investing

Case Study: Deere & Company Article in Better Investing
Case Study: Deere & Company

Article in Better Investing

November 2012

STOCK TO STUDY Featured Company

The Big Green Money Machine Hopes to Reap Global Profits

Deere & Company

What factors do you see driving Deere’s future revenue and earnings growth? What are some of the risks that could adversely impact future growth?
The decomposition of the return on equity (ROE) for Deere is shown on one of the exhibits. Briefly compare the three component ratios to the industry averages, and comment on the quality of Deere’s ROE. What is one possible reason ( a particular transaction) why Deere’s ROE is so much higher than the industry average?
How did Deere enhance shareholder value during fiscal year 2012 in terms of its uses of free cash flow?
On the spreadsheet “Deere and Competitors,” compare the P/E ratios for Deere and Toro Co. Why do you think Deere has a lower P/E multiple on both current and next year’s earnings?
Examining the financial statements and ratios for Deere, do you detect any deterioration in the balance sheet and cash flow from 2011 to 2012? Explain.

FIN 5213- The financial statements and stock price information of Mydeco Corp

The financial statements and stock price information of Mydeco Corp

FIN 5213- The financial statements and stock price information of Mydeco Corp
5. Using the financial statements and stock price information of Mydeco Corp in the next page to answer following questions:

a. How did Mydeco’s accounts receivable days change over this period?

b. How did Mydeco’s inventory days change over this period?

c. Based on your analysis, has Mydeco improved its management of its working capital during this time period?

d. Compare accounts payable days in 2012 and 2016.

e. Did this change in accounts payable days improve or worsen Mydeco’s cash position in 2016?

Must show work.

How does budgeting for a governmental entity differ

How does budgeting for a governmental entity differ
Write a post 250 word post that reflects on the following questions:

How does budgeting for a governmental entity differ from a for profit entity? Why?
What types of budgeting techniques are used for governmental entities?

Critically reflect on the importance of the risk and return balance.

Critically reflect on the importance of the risk and return balance.
Critically reflect on the importance of the risk and return balance. Consider the following:

Can we ever have any return without some type of risk?
If you take on a large risk, are you guaranteed a large return? Why or why not?
What other factors play into risks that are not covered in the video?
When have you had to consider risk and return in personal or professional decision-making?