Business Finance

Please respond to the below prompts (minimum 300 words each) DB2ou and your spouse have just bought a starter home in a nice neighborhood, deciding to abandon apartment living now that your daughter is four years old. The next door neighbors have sold their house and you learn that the person who purchased it is a registered sex offe nder. Write a response to what recourse you have DB2DB3The state of Texas now allows hand guns on college campuses. Why do you think might/ or might not be a good idea?DB4The American economy is hurting, and many people are suffering as they lose their jobs and face higher prices for the goods and services that are a part of our every day lives. To help them through these tough economic times, some individuals are turning to “lifting,” an ancient but also a very current problem that is not only restricted to the criminal element in our society. Is shoplifting an acceptable social practice? How have standards of ethics and morality evolved to the point that stealing can seem an acceptable option to so many? And what, if anything, should be done about shoplifting in America?DB5We are midway in the semester so it is now time to assess and reflect. Take a few minutes to reflect and share with the group what you have learned, what you wish you had done differently so far, and what are the next steps you will take to succeed in this semester.DB6A local church in the center of the city has offered its playground as a gahtering place for the homeless people. The church also operates a soup kitchen that serves meals to the homeless two days a week.: therefore the church has become a gathering place for the homeless both day and night. The church lenders believe they are doing a great service by providing for these unfortunate people. You, however, are a business owner operating a cleaners in the neighborhood and your business has dropped off because your customers are afraid they will be panhandled when they come to pick up their cleaning. You are sympathetic to the church’s program, but it is also costing you money. How do you respond?DB7Walmart is renowed to mistreat its workers and the argument continues that it should be boycotted by consumers. Where do youstand on this debate and why?DB8A few semesters ago community colleges lost a whole week of classes due to the ice in Dallas. Imagine that the colleges proposed canceling Spring Break or Thanksgiving break to make up for all the lost time. How would you respond to this? Write a brief note expressing your support or not to this decision and explain why you support this or not.DB9Describe and share what your possible central argument for the final Research Project will be on this board. Give specific reasons why you chose to write about this topic and what you expect to learn during your research.nd if you still have not chosen a specific topic then share which topics you would like to explore in your final research paper. DB10We have reached the end of the semester. Share with your class peers what you learned in this course and how you feel about online classes. Also, will you be taking any more courses at Collin college or not? And why?

TV advertising has long been deemed the most successful marketing medium for consumer products. However, TV advertising is being criticized for being too expensive and, even worse, no longer as effective as it once was. Critics maintain that consumers tune out too many ads by zipping and zapping and that makes it difficult to make a strong impression. The future claimed by some is with online advertising.However, supporters of TV advertising disagree, contending that the multisensory impact of TV is unsurpassed and that no other media options offer the same potential impact.Given your experience and knowledge what is your opinion

Identify three different types of forecasting methods you believe would be suitable given the supply chain you diagrammed.  Discuss why you selected these forecasting methods and talk about advantages and disadvantages for each of the three types.

Discuss/ Define the process of developing and implementing a policy at local, state and federal levels. One page APA

1. Read the case The Market Approach to Organ Shortages Draw supply and demand curves for the U.S. Organ market and compare the U.S. market to the market in a country where selling organs is legal. Respond to the following questions:What are some arguments against using the price system to allocate organs?Should foreigners have the right to buy U.S. organs and U.S. citizens have the right to buy foreign organs? Explain your answer in terms of economics.Study the following Biblical verses that deal with a Biblical view of wealth: Luke 16:10-11, I Timothy 5:8, and Deuteronomy 8:18, and respond to the following prompts:What is wealth according to God’s word?What should an individual do with the wealth and prosperity that God has provided?What are the differences between a Christian perspective and a secular perspective on wealth creation and the use of wealth?

Our perception can sometimes ignore important aspects when we scan our surroundings. For example, in a situation, our assumptions quickly set in. We focus on what is present and ignore what is missing, which can possibly clarify the behavior of those around us. Amy Herman termed this phenomenon as the pertinent negative (Burkus, 2016). Sometimes, the most valuable information is what we cannot see. In the study of perceptions, this consideration can help us to respond better and avoid misjudgments. Research the concept, Pertinent Negative as it relates to our personal behaviors and perceptions. Then answer the following questions in essay format:What are the benefits of Pertinent Negative in human interaction?How can we use the broader view of things in improving our relationships with others?If you were a manager, how would you use pertinent negative in understanding employee behaviors and actions?  Reflect on your current situation to see how this concept can improve your own attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors. The Portfolio Activity entry should be a minimum of 400 words and not more than 750 words. Use APA citations and references if you use ideas from the readings or other sources. 

How would you describe the schools of ethical thought?

Describe the elements involved in capital investment calculations. Can you think of any additional elements beyond the numeric ones described in the chapter that should be considered?Submission Instructions:Any written explanations should use complete sentences, and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling and word usage.Your initial post should be at 200-300 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.B

AssignmentDeterrence is designated to dissuade potential violators from launching threat and criminal acts against organizations. Aura Security in physical security is often heightened by security professional measures such as signs placed along perimeters near openings of the facility. Aura security strives to create strong phycological deterrent warning offenders and keeping them away from the facility. Deterrence has very limited or no physical security mechanism and Detection apparatus is used in most facilities to detect perpetrators. Such devices include devices closed circuit television (CCTV), intrusion sensors, duress alarms, weapons screening devices and protective dogs. Traditionally, these devices are installed to identify violators upon arrival in the facility.The university president is very concerned about external threats. What countermeasures such as deterrence or detection must be implemented on campus to enhance student, faculty and staff security?Requirement:APA Format mustAtleast 3 referencesReferences should be cited properly450-500 words

Here are the questions you should address?1. What was your perception of management and leadership before this class? Has anything change?2. If there are any changes in your perception about management and leadership? What are they? 3. What is leadership to you?4. In this chapter, Peter Northouse wrote that leadership can be a trait and/or a process? What is your opinion on that?5. Do you think leadership should be assigned or emergent?6. Peter Northouse listed six bases of power. How would you use each of these power as a leader?7. As a follower, how would you use the six bases of power?8. What is you opinion on coercion and leadership?9. Can a person be both a leader and a manager?Please do not just answer the questions.  You are expected to add your reflection, thoughts, and opinions on the subject. • Make sure to use correct APA in-text citations for paraphrased ideas and quoted text.