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Final: Integrative Case Analysis:

Read the closing Case: H&M: International Marketing Success Story (pp. 455-456, end of chapter 16)

Then answer each of the five questions at the end.

Each question carries 40 points for a total of 200 points. You can answer each question in one page max (single spaced, 12 point font) for a maximum of five pages for the entire case analysis. Make sure to answer all parts of each question.

Use information, ideas, theories, and concepts from any chapter in the book to explain, clarify, or justify your answers, as necessary.

Book: International Business, The new realitites. Cavusgli, Knight, Riesenberger. Fourth Edition.

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PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT ONE DOCUMENT – LABEL THE ARTIFACT AND THE REFLECTION SEPERATELY PLEASE.

Students will choose and upload 1 assignment/artifact (previous work) for the Written Communication section. Students will use the criterion in the Written Communication rubric to choose the assignment/artifact.

Students will write one reflection statement using the criteria on the Written Communication rubric (La Verne) to guide their reflection. Make sure you include the four components for reflection (see below) in your statement. You will reflect on your writing using an artifact/assignment from previous work(critical thinking assignment). This assignment is based on written work (4-8 pages) submitted in another class.

Each reflection statement is approximately 1 – 2 (500-700 words) pages in length, double spaced, 12 point font.

The following FOUR COMPOENTS must be addressed in each reflection statement:

  1. A brief description of the artifact/assignment and a rationale how the artifact/assignment aligns with the rubic for the appropriate BLO.
  2. An examination of the learning process, showing what learning occurred, how learning occurred, in addition to how newly acquired knowledge or learning altered existing knowledge. What did you get out of the assignment?
  3. Identify how you have grown as a learner and a professional during your course work in regard to the appropriate BLO. Give one detailed example. How does what you learned apply to the BLO?
  4. Identify how you plan to apply what you have learned from participating in the assignment to your future goals.

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For Discussion Forum 7, please address any of the questions below. As always: you are required to make a minimum of THREE (3) posts per module. At least one of your three posts should be your own original comment; at least one – should be a response to or comment on something another classmate has posted; the third post can be either your own original post or a comment on a classmate’s post. Keep in mind that your response should NOT simply be a summary of the assigned reading. A higher grade will be awarded to posts that demonstrate student’s ability to provide an original interpretation of the topic while also applying relevant concepts, issues, and theories covered in the module.

1. Using information about the concept of “personality cult” analyzed in Cassidy and Johnson article (esp. pp. 46 – 49), discuss the various ways in which Putin’s cult has been created in today’s Russia. From what you have understood from the course material so far, how does the Putin cult (and the opposition to this cult) differ from cults of other Soviet leaders (e.g. Stalin or Brezhnev)?

2. If you recall, in the documentary My Perestroika Borya (a history teacher) was unhappy with new history books that the Russian government was imposing on high schools. Read an excerpt from such a history book in Peter Baker’s essay “Project Putin” (p.38). What is your opinion on the textbook’s message? Do you feel this type of “historical” text is, in a way, a step back towards Soviet-style propaganda? Explain your opinion. Do you think schools need to draw a line between education and politics, education and indoctrination? Should any time be spent in schools glorifying (or even discussing) the country’s leaders? Make sure to tie your answer to the Russian example.

3. Several readings and documentaries in this module talk about the mythology surrounding Putin’s name, as well as about “the Putin brand.” Discuss specific examples of various cultural mythologies surrounding Russia’s current leader. Why do you think these mythologies might be important to his rule? Can you think of similar folkloric, mythological or popular cultural presentations of politicians as celebrities in other countries (including the U.S.)? In general, do you think politicians can be considered celebrities?

4. As you learned in this module, Vladimir Putin’s first priority as Russian president was to bring prosperity, order and stability to Russia. From what you read / watched in this module, explain whether Putin was successful in stabilizing the situation in Russia. And, if he has indeed set Russia on the path of progress (at least economic?), why are there so many opponents and critics of his regime? (Make sure to back up your answers with facts and data from the module’s materials).

5. In his article “Putin Era: Progress and Problems,” Prof. John Thompson speaks about many paradoxes of Putin’s presidency. Discuss any of these paradoxes that caught your eye the most.

6. Question for the political scientists among us. The materials you’ve studied in this module all bring up a number of different terms to describe Vladimir Putin’s regime, from “kleptocracy” to central government authority to “sovereign democracy.” Based on this module’s materials, which term do you find most appropriate and why? (make sure to back your argument with facts from the readings / viewings).

7. Read the article “Universities Prepare for the Cold War Redux (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..” Based on the information of this module (and any other information you’ve learned in this class), provide your own insight and expert analysis of the situation described as a cultural anthropologist / scholar of contemporary Russia. What are the roots of the issue discussed in the article? (How did it happen that, at least according to the experts interviewed in the article, “the number of people who can give qualified perspective (on Russia – OM) is near its lowest since the end of World War II”? What are the consequences of this situation? Did anything else catch your eye in the article? (For example, do you agree with a Professor from George Washington University that, when it comes to curricula, Universities are “faddish”? Can you give specific examples of such academic “fads”?)

write a lab report on bacteria and fungi in the environment

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I have attached all the requirement and the results we have obtained .

You dont need to do the abstract.

3 to 4 pages long (do not count the pihotos in the page number) , double space, time new roman, font size 12

module 8 essay

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Write a 250-word (minimum) essay one of the following topics. There are two topics for this Module because there is no Discussion Assignment because of the Final Exam.

Refer to the Essay Grading and Criteria for guidance about writing the essay.

1) The High Renaissance in Italy represents a peak in artistic genius. Indeed, this was the high point for such great artists as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael. It almost seems as if Art asked itself, “What could possibly come after this?” Hence, Mannerism arose, first in Florence and Rome, then the rest of Italy and, eventually, all over Europe. But, just what is Mannerism and how did it hope to improve upon the artistic achievements of the High Italian Renaissance? Discuss whether Mannerism was a fitting and ennobling style to follow the High Italian Renaissance, or a disappointing and lack-luster after-thought. Cite two specific examples, only one from the textbook, of Mannerism that support your viewpoints.

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2) What are the main characteristics of the Elizabethan stage (or theater)? Identify the ways in which Shakespeare can be compared to a contemporary “Movie Star” or “Rock Star.” Cite examples supporting your answers to both questions.

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This research paper is focused on sex discrimination in the workplace. Attached are the sources I picked out and an outline to help guide you through it. I have started the first page and a half.

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How do animated shows like cartoons affect the psyche of a toddler (kids aged 1-3)? Please cite references. I need an essay that states facts and statistics regarding this.

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Chapter 14

Bureaucracy Essay

The role of the democracy is imperative in providing the public with services, which often times, they take for granted; these services include UPS, the U.S. Weather Service, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDC). (txt p. 547) Americans have a love-hate relationship with the bureaucracy without knowing the consequences of having or not having it. The bureaucracy is always in need of a reformation and there are 3 key strategies used in order to do so: termination, devolution, and privatization and there is a debate as to which strategies are most effective, and which ones are not so effective.

Termination is a strategy used to drastically decrease the bureaucracy through eliminating programs, however this is a strategy that is rarely effective because citizens become so attached to these programs, especially favored programs. To just cut them out would leave no room for citizens to speak up about it and try to save the programs that they favor. Because of this, most political figures have leaned more toward incrementally decreasing programs by reducing the program’s budgets.

Devolution is yet another way to control the bureaucracy. The process of devolution involves delegating certain policies and programs to smaller state and local governments. One main issue with this is that state and local governments do not have as much power as the federal government, and are even more limited to things such as taxing capabilities. Despite this drawback, devolution can actually be very effective because it allows for flexibility within the government services, and can even be used to create programs specifically to meet the needs of the citizens.

Lastly, there is a strategy known as privatization, which involves moving a public government service to a private sector that is still paid for by the government. The purpose of this strategy is to reduce the cost of the government, as private companies can typically provide services with less costs to taxpayers. This does not always work out, however, as some private forms may provide services but less efficient than the government would, which, in turn, would end up costing more than the government. While these strategies were created specifically for the purpose of reforming the bureaucracies, there certainly are drawbacks to them.

Termination, devolution, and privatization are 3 strategies used to reform the bureaucracy in order to make the system more effective for the American people. While there are pros and cons to each aspect, devolution seems to be the most effective and realistic out of the three, mainly due to the fact that programs would not necessarily have to be cut, but policies would be delegated to smaller local and states governments. The system of government will never be a perfect system, but there are always steps we can take to make it better.

essay on measuring risk

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Measuring Risk

Organizations must be able to manage risk, but in order to do so, companies must be able to measure it. The terminology used to measure risks include risk, tolerance, and sensitivity as well as assessment, measure, and perceptions.

Using the databases of the CSU Online Library as resources, prepare an essay of at least two pages outlining how risk measures have developed and evolved over time. Your essay should also outline qualitative and quantitative measures of risk and discuss how cultures, structures, and process impact the risk management process.

Your assignment should follow APA format. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

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Write an 8-10 pages research paper, not including cover and reference pages, discussing the following topic:

  • Application of Artificial Intelligence

For this paper, students are encouraged to use at least “5” sources of research at the minimum. Be sure to give personal opinions, examples that justify your conclusions, and use graphics if you want (cut and paste with appropriate credit given to your sources) or make your own charts, tables, and so forth. Papers must be written using the APA format