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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.
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?

FIN401 – Segura Corporation predicts that earnings in the coming year

FIN401 – Segura Corporation predicts that earnings in the coming year

Segura Corporation predicts that earnings in the coming year
FIN401 – Segura Corporation predicts that earnings in the coming year
Segura Corporation predicts that earnings in the coming year will be $45,000,000. There are 24,000,000 shares and Segura Corporation maintains a debt-equity ratio of 3.

a) Calculate the maximum investment funds available without issuing new equity.Maximum investment funds = $?

b) What will be the increase in borrowing to have the above investment funds? New borrowing = $?

c) Suppose the firm uses residual policy. Planned capital expenditures total $72,000,000. Based on this information, what will the dividend per share be?

Dividend per share = $? per share

d) In part (c), how much borrowing will take place?New borrowing = $?

e) In part (c), What is the addition to retained earnings?Addition to retained earnings = $?

Contemporary Hero’s Quest Presentation

Contemporary Hero’s Quest Presentation

Contemporary Hero’s Quest Presentation

Contemporary Hero’s Quest Presentation

Create a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation about a contemporary hero or heroine’s quest.

Pick a contemporary story in the form of a novel or movie that is inspired by a mythological epic or journey of a hero’s quest. Avoid using a film or book that uses actual characters from mythology (i.e. Thor, Hercules, Clash of the Titans, Beowulf, O Brother Where Art Thou?), rather choose a story whose characters and actions can be compared to mythic characters and plots. Briefly describe the plight of the main character–the feat(s) he or she must execute for the benefit of society in the face of challenges.

Identify the villain and describe his or her characteristics and role in the hero’s quest.

Identify other archetypes within the story. Refer to this week’s content outlines for archetype examples. Briefly describe these roles in the hero’s quest.

Identify in detail each of the steps the hero takes in the quest: initiation, separation, transformation, and return.

Research the mythological and cultural origins of the story. Discuss parallels between the myth(s) and the contemporary story it inspired.

Analyze any mythological symbolism, metaphors, and attributes pertinent to the story. What real life elements might these items represent?

Discuss the conflicts between personal desires and community responsibility represented in the myth and the contemporary story. Relate these to the conflicts and choices ordinary humans struggle with. Explain why these human conflicts retain relevance through the ages.

Format your citations and references consistent with APA guidelines. Make sure to include comprehensive speaker notes. Speaker notes should explain the images and bullet points that you include on the slides, and the speaker notes would serve as the “script” during your presentation. Since I cannot hear you present this information, make sure that your speaker notes cover all of the information that you would want to present in a face-to-face

f) Suppose Segura Corporation plans no capital outlays for the coming year. What will the dividend per share be under a residual policy?Dividend per share = $?

g) In part (f), what will new borrowing be? New borrowing = $?

Recapitulative

Recapitulative

 
Recapitulative

We define En as the euclidean n-space of real-valued coordinates (x1, …, xn).
We can turn En into an R-vector space by defining (x1, …, xn) + (y1, …, yn) =
(x1 + y1, …, xn + yn) and k(x1, …, xn) = (kx1, …, kxn). We shall concern ourselves
specifically with E2 and E3.
i) Show that, if ? is a rotation of angle ?? around the origin (in E2) or around
an axis that passes through the origin (in E3), then ? is a linear function
ii) Show that, if M? is a matrix representation of ?, then M? is similar to
(
cos ?? – sin ??
sin ?? cos ??
)
in E2 and is similar to
?
?
1 0 0
0 cos ?? – sin ??
0 sin ?? cos ??
?
? in E3.
Deduce that |M?| = 1.
iii) Show that, if B is a basis of elements at distance 1 from the origin and
whose lines to the origin are pairwise perpendicular, then M? with respect
to B will be orthogonal.
Remark: The converse is also true, any linear function whose matrix representation
with respect to an orthogonal basis is orthogonal and of determinant 1 is
a rotation.
iv) Find the eigenvalues of M?.
v) Show that M? is similar to M?’ if and only if ?? = ??’ .
vi) Find a 3 × 3 matrix that is both a permutation matrix and a rotation
matrix, and describe its axis and angle of rotation (with respect to a basis
of your choice). The identity matrix is not an acceptable answer.
Evaluation: 2 pts each, half credit for a partially correct proof. You can refer
to previous (but not ulterior) questions even if you didn’t do them correctly.
1

We define En as the euclidean n-space of real-valued coordinates (x1, …, xn).
We can turn En into an R-vector space by defining (x1, …, xn) + (y1, …, yn) =
(x1 + y1, …, xn + yn) and k(x1, …, xn) = (kx1, …, kxn). We shall concern ourselves
specifically with E2 and E3.
i) Show that, if ? is a rotation of angle ?? around the origin (in E2) or around
an axis that passes through the origin (in E3), then ? is a linear function
ii) Show that, if M? is a matrix representation of ?, then M? is similar to
(
cos ?? – sin ??
sin ?? cos ??
)
in E2 and is similar to
?
?
1 0 0
0 cos ?? – sin ??
0 sin ?? cos ??
?
? in E3.
Deduce that |M?| = 1.
iii) Show that, if B is a basis of elements at distance 1 from the origin and
whose lines to the origin are pairwise perpendicular, then M? with respect
to B will be orthogonal.
Remark: The converse is also true, any linear function whose matrix representation
with respect to an orthogonal basis is orthogonal and of determinant 1 is
a rotation.
iv) Find the eigenvalues of M?.
v) Show that M? is similar to M?’ if and only if ?? = ??’ .
vi) Find a 3 × 3 matrix that is both a permutation matrix and a rotation
matrix, and describe its axis and angle of rotation (with respect to a basis
of your choice). The identity matrix is not an acceptable answer.
Evaluation: 2 pts each, half credit for a partially correct proof. You can refer
to previous (but not ulterior) questions even if you didn’t do them correctly.
1

Managing complex project Unit 1_bh

Managing complex project Unit 1_bh

Managing complex project Unit 1_bh
200 words EACH and 1 reference within 5 years. You will need to put question #, response, and reference under EACH question. Do not put ALL the references at the end of the paper

Briefly explain the project life cycle. Take one of the life cycle phases, and thoroughly describe its importance to the project and the reverberating effects if a problem occurred during one of these phases.
Using the concepts within the textbook, outline some attributes of a project, and describe their overall purpose. Explain how a project would be affected if any of the attributes were suddenly removed.

Sustainability? Tourism in the Republic of Cyprus

Sustainability? Tourism in the Republic of Cyprus

Sustainability? Tourism in the Republic of Cyprus

Tourism has both a positive and negative impact on the local community. Many communities look toward tourism to bring strong economic growth and stability; however, often times, communities overlook the potential negative social, political, and environmental impact.

For this assignment, refer to the case study titled “Towards Sustainability: Tourism in the Republic of Cyprus,” found in the Harris, L.C, & Husbands, W 1996 case book.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

1. Provide an overview of the tourism activities in Cyprus prior to the contemporary development and planning of tourism.

2. Assess the economic, social, political, and environmental impact of tourism prior to the contemporary development and planning of tourism. State why proper tourism planning and development was needed.

3. Summarize the contemporary tourism planning process the government of Cyprus, the Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO), and the World Tourism Organization (WTO) conducted and the effects of the plan. Critique the plan’s effectiveness and recommend what could have been done differently.

4. Recommend three (3) strategies for moving Cyprus toward sustainability with its tourism industry.

5. Conduct a financial analysis of the tourism industry in Cyprus today and a future projection of tourism demand for Cyprus.

6. Compare and contrast another coastal tourism destination with Cyprus and differentiate its approach to the development and planning of tourism.

7. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

Case Study: Geico

Case Study: Geico

Case Study: Geico

Assignment 1: Case Study: Geico

Due Week 3 and worth 150 points

Go to the Geico Website to read the “Total Rewards Program” at http://careers.geico.com/working_at_geico/total_rewards_program.

Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

1. Determine which facets of the Geico total rewards program align with the five (5) top advantages of a total rewards program outlined in Chapter 2 of the textbook and discuss your reasoning.

2. Create a strategy for ensuring that the Geico plan addresses all of the advantages.

3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the communication of Geico’s total rewards program based upon the Website’s descriptions of the benefits. Recommend two (2) areas for improvement.

4. Assuming employees are unhappy with the current plan, offer two (2) improvements or changes to Geico’s total rewards program.

5. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

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:

•Define total rewards and describe the advantages of a total rewards approach.

•Analyze an organization’s strategy, workforce, operating environment, and key stakeholders to identify critical factors in designing a total rewards strategy.

•Evaluate the elements of a total rewards communication program.

•Use technology and information resources to research issues in total rewards.

•Write clearly and concisely about total rewards using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric for this assignment.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric:

Points: 150

Assignment 1: Geico Case Study

Criteria

Unacceptable

Below 70% F

Fair

70-79% C

Proficient

80-89% B

Exemplary

90-100% A

1. Determine which facets of the Geico total rewards program align with the five (5) top advantages of a total rewards program outlined in Chapter 2 of the textbook and discuss your reasoning.

Weight: 25%

Did not submit or incompletely determined which facets of the Geico total rewards program align with the five (5) top advantages of a total rewards program outlined in Chapter 2 of the textbook and did not submit or incompletely discussed your reasoning.

Partially determined which facets of the Geico total rewards program align with the five (5) top advantages of a total rewards program outlined in Chapter 2 of the textbook and partially discussed your reasoning.

Satisfactorily determined which facets of the Geico total rewards program align with the five (5) top advantages of a total rewards program outlined in Chapter 2 of the textbook and satisfactorily discussed your reasoning.

Thoroughly determined which facets of the Geico total rewards program align with the five (5) top advantages of a total rewards program outlined in Chapter 2 of the textbook and thoroughly discussed your reasoning.

2. Create a strategy for ensuring that the Geico plan addresses all of the advantages.
Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely created a strategy for ensuring that the Geico plan addresses all of the advantages.

Partially created a strategy for ensuring that the Geico plan addresses all of the advantages.

Satisfactorily created a strategy for ensuring that the Geico plan addresses all of the advantages.

Thoroughly created a strategy for ensuring that the Geico plan addresses all of the advantages.

3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the communication of Geico’s total rewards program based upon the Website’s descriptions of the benefits. Recommend two (2) areas for improvement.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely evaluated the effectiveness of the communication of Geico’s total rewards program based upon the Website’s descriptions of the benefits. Did not recommend two (2) areas for improvement.

Partially evaluated the effectiveness of the communication of Geico’s total rewards program based upon the Website’s descriptions of the benefits. Partially recommend two (2) areas for improvement.

Satisfactorily evaluated the effectiveness of the communication of Geico’s total rewards program based upon the Website’s descriptions of the benefits. Satisfactorily recommend two (2) areas for improvement.

Thoroughly evaluated the effectiveness of the communication of Geico’s total rewards program based upon the Website’s descriptions of the benefits. Thoroughly recommend two (2) areas for improvement.

4. Assuming employees are unhappy with the current plan, offer two (2) improvements or changes to Geico’s total rewards program.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely assumed employees are unhappy with the current plan offered two (2) improvements or changes to Geico’s total rewards program.

Partially assumed employees are unhappy with the current plan and offered two (2) improvements or changes to Geico’s total rewards program.

Satisfactorily assumed employees are unhappy with the current plan and offered two (2) improvements or changes to Geico’s total rewards program.

Thoroughly assumed employees are unhappy with the current plan and offered two (2) improvements or changes to Geico’s total rewards program.

5. 5 references

Weight: 5%

No references provided

Does not meet the required number of references; some or all references poor quality choices.

Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.

Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.

6. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements

Weight: 10%

More than 6 errors present

5-6 errors present

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present
Must be formatted according to APA style
Must include an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement
Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph
Must reference at least eight scholarly resources
Must include a reference page written in APA format

Dreher, G., & Dougherty, T. (2002). Human resource strategy: A behavioral perspective for the general managerBoston, MA : McGraw-Hill/Irwin. ISBN 0256211892

Human Resource Strategy

Human Resource Strategy

Human Resource Strategy
You work for a HR consulting company and an organization (just like the one in which you currently work, have worked, or have access to) has hired your firm to conduct

an HRM analysis and make recommendations to better align HR practices to the key business initiatives of the company. In order to accomplish the goal:
1. Analyze the organization and develop a set of HRM practices based upon textbook illustrations and figures. You will develop an 8-10 page research paper (not

including the title and reference pages) modeling one or more of the illustrations from the course text. Your paper should also:

Identify the firm’s history, strategy, market position, and specific area of alignment.
Provide job pricing and compensation package.
Describe and analyze the current and targeted work processes as well as the respective knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required achieving the organization’s objectives.
Incorporate a discussion of relevant technology considerations to achieve work output in the context of the organization’s goals.
Provide a discussion of the labor market and the appropriate labor law context. Identification of companies that are preparing to address the changes.
Prescribe a set of HRM recommendations, specifically tailored for the selected firm, consisting of choices from the 19 dimension of an HRM system presented in Chapter 3 of the course text.
Describe other HRM issues as applicable

2. In addition to the requirements above, your paper:

Must be double-spaced and 12 point font

Kyllo v. United States

Kyllo v. United States

Kyllo v. United States
InKyllo v. United States(2001),the U.S. Supreme Court held that using a technological device to explore the details of a home that would previously have beenunknowable without physical intrusion is a search and is presumptively unreasonable without a warrant. The federal prosecutor argued that thermal imagingdoes not constitute a search because (1) it detects “only heat radiating from the external surface of the house” and therefore there was no entry, and(2) it did not detect private activities occurring in private areas because “everything that was detected was on the outside.”Do you agree with the Court or the Prosecutor? Should what radiates from a private home be protected?