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What ethical issues does the ENRON story raise? How would you evaluate ENRON in light of Hooker’s three rules? This is the eBook lonk: http://www.coursesmart.com/business-ethics-as-rational-choice/john-hooker/dp/9780136118688 to read about Hooker’s three rules which are the Generalization Test, Utility Test and the Virtue Ethics test. What should ENRON have done base on the attached article? It seems like the driver of the ENRON story was a desire to make the financial reports look better than they deserved. I call this the desire to tell a positive story, which can get out of control sometimes. What do you think about what was motivating these people to violate their company’s ethics policies (not to mention federal laws, accounting rules, etc.).
Please use the APA Style including: Header with page number, cover page, 12 size font, reference page, Times New Roman etc..

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There have been several mergers of large firms within oligopolies. In this assignment, you are to assess the impact of those mergers, on industry, on consumers and on society as a whole. There are 3 parts to the assignment.

Part 1: Industry Description
First, you are to go to the Federal Trade Commission?s Web site and select 1 proposed merger for your paper. Then, in a group Discussion Board, present a complete description of the industry.

http://www.ftc.gov/bc/index.shtml

1. Describe the firms in the proposed merger. List their annual sales, and extent of their operations.
2. From the firms’ point of view, what are some of the incentives to consolidate?
3. List and describe the firms in the industry.
4. Describe the product, production methods, scale of production, and sources for raw materials. What technologies are used?
5. Describe the competitive environment within the industry. Is there a dominant firm? Do the other firms follow the dominant firm’s lead or actively compete? How do they compete (e.g., by using price, advertising, quality, or some other variable)?
6. Report and interpret the 4-firm concentration ratio, the 8-firm concentration ratio, and the Herfindahl Hirschman Index for the industry, if they can be found.

Part 2: Two Arguments
In a separate group Discussion Board, present 2 arguments. The first should argue in favor of the proposed merger, from the perspective of the firms. The second argues against the proposed merger from the perspective of the broader public interest. In those arguments, answer the following questions.
1. Explain the importance of competition among firms.
2. Explain whether the competitive environment in this industry benefits society or not.
3. Is a high degree of market concentration a boon or threat to consumers? Explain. Use either the allocative efficiency or dynamic efficiency arguments.

Part 3: Written Report
Write a paper of 3-6 pages that contains the information presented in your group discussion boards. Concentration ratios and descriptive statistics for various industries are available at the Census Bureau?s economic census Web site.
References
Concentration ratios. (n.d.). Retrieved from the U.S. Department of Commerce United States Census Bureau Web site: http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/concentration.html
Welcome to the Bureau of Competition. (2013). Retrieved from the Federal Trade Commission Web site: http://www.ftc.gov/bc/index.shtml

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choose one major theme of William Shakespeare?s Othello, research what others have had to say about it in the past, and write an argumentative paper in which you will attempt to persuade the reader that you have successfully interpreted Shakespeare?s intent.
Keep in mind that a literary theme is a statement, not a simple word or phrase, about reality, expressed either explicitly or figuratively through the text. Theme is often connected to a motif?a recurring idea?or to several superficially separate plot threads that show one idea in different ways. You are free to come up with your own theme (keeping in mind that Othello has been analyzed for centuries, it is unlikely to be wholly original, and that is fine), or use one of the following suggested themes:
? The loyalty of long-term friendship in conflict with the loyalty of marriage
? How much evidence should be necessary to accept the betrayal of a loved one?
? The threat that jealousy can pose to a relationship
? The conflicts between the mindsets of a heroic soldier and a husband
? Of what metaphysical idea is the handkerchief a symbol?
? Is Iago?s malice driven by jealousy, racism, both, or neither? Why is Iago often considered the ?most evil? of Shakespeare?s villains?
? Does the play do a better job of reflecting racism or egalitarianism? (Yes, several characters make racist remarks, but Othello has risen to a high standing in society.)
? How does the various characters? isolation from each other and/or society play a role in their choices?
? Are the women in the play presented fairly? Is each intended to represent a particular social class or do they simply serve to move the action forward?

Formatting standards for research papers:
? Minimum of five double-spaced pages (not including Works Cited), typed in Times New Roman 12-point font
? No cover page
? Follow MLA rules for formatting (1? margins, upper right page numbers with last names, upper left heading on first page only, ?? indents, left justified, etc.)
? Properly proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation
? Broken into multiple paragraphs, so that each major point gets its own paragraph and data
? Internal documentation of sources in MLA style (information is in the Bedford Handbook)
? Last page is a list of Works Cited, in alphabetical order, including the primary text with which you are working (in this case, the Othello text in your McMahan book) and a minimum of four secondary sources, as demonstrated in Chapter 5 of the McMahan text
Writing expectations:
? Follow ?Claim, Data, Warrant? format within paragraphs, with each paragraph forming a significant supporting point for the overall thesis
? Quotations from the primary text must be significant and relevant, but constitute no more than 30 percent of the paragraph?the majority of the writing should be your own
? Quotations and paraphrases from secondary texts should follow the guidelines in Chapter 5 of the McMahan textbook
? There should be a clear introduction and conclusion
? Before turning it in, be sure to read over your work at least three hours after ?finishing? it?you may find logical errors or syntax problems where you made an incomplete edit

Research expectations:
? Use a minimum of four secondary sources. These sources should primarily be journal articles regarding the specific topic of your paper, not reviews of performances or general summaries of the play. If a critical article does not come from a reliable source and have the name of the writer attached, do not use it. (For instance, essays in Sparknotes are not acceptable sources.)
? Use quotes and examples from your outside sources within your essay, and properly identify the source each time. There are various ways to identify the source, all of which are explained in your textbooks.
? There are many available online databases. I recommend using JSTOR, EBSCO, and the Gale Literature Resource Center to begin, and then branching outwards to find more information.

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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you explain the importance of your selected business’s vision, mission, and values in determining your strategic direction. Include the following:

Define your business, products or services, and customers by developing a mission statement. Ensure that you are differentiating your product or service from the competition.

• Create a vision for this organization that clearly demonstrates your decision on what you want your business to become in the future.

• Define your guiding principles or values for your selected business considering the topics of culture, social responsibility, and ethics.
• Analyze how the vision, mission, and values guide the organization’s strategic direction.

• Evaluate how the organization will address customer needs and critique how it will achieve competitive advantage.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

THE BUSINESS THAT I CHOSE IS OWNING A TRUCKING COMPANY

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Congratulations! You have just been hired by a major security consulting firm that has recently won several contracts to support chief information security officers (CISOs) in the Washington, DC, area. As part of your first consulting assignment, you have been asked to research and write a short case study (three pages) in which you discuss the legal environment (i.e., policies, regulations, and laws) and its impact upon how an organization (e.g., business, government agency, nonprofit) ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems. You have one week to complete your assignment.

The immediate audience for your case study is a group of senior managers (stakeholders) in a client organization who are not familiar with information security laws and practices. These managers need a brief overview of the legal environment to assist them in reviewing and commenting upon a new governance policy for their organization’s information security program. Your case study should be general enough, however, that it can be reused with other clients.

Your supervisor has also given you a “heads up” about a trap that previous consultants have missed when completing similar work for other clients: the termpolicy has two meanings that you must address: (a) government policies (e.g., those issued by federal, state, local, or tribal governments) and (b) organizational policies(e.g., those written to guide an organization’s compliance with laws, regulations, and policies).

Remember to cite your sources in APA format and use only authoritative/scholarly sources such as journal articles, books, government documents, and other industry publications (e.g., trade journals or magazines for health care or security professionals). The title page and list of references are not included in the required page count.

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Rubric Name: Law and Policy Case Study
Criteria Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Overview of Legal Environment 10 points
Clearly provides brief overview of legal environment using language appropriate for non IT managers (constitutional law, administrative law, civil law, criminal law, due care, due diligence, fiduciary duty, etc.)

8 points
Basically provides brief overview of legal environment using language appropriate for non IT managers (constitutional law, administrative law, civil law, criminal law, due care, due diligence, fiduciary duty, etc.)

6 points
Weak overview of legal environment using language appropriate for non IT managers (constitutional law, administrative law, civil law, criminal law, due care, due diligence, fiduciary duty, etc.)

4 points
Little or no brief overview of legal environment using language appropriate for non IT managers (constitutional law, administrative law, civil law, criminal law, due care, due diligence, fiduciary duty, etc.)

Applicable InfoSec Laws and Practices 10 points
Clearly discusses at least 5 specific applicable InfoSec related laws and practices.

8 points
Basically discusses at least 4 specific applicable InfoSec related laws and practices.

6 points
Weakly discusses at least 3 specific applicable InfoSec related laws and practices.

4 points
Little or no discussion of 2 or less specific applicable InfoSec related laws and practices.

Impact of Policies, Regulations and Laws 10 points
Clearly discusses the impact of policies, regulations, and laws upon how an organization (e.g., business, government agency, nonprofit) ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information and information systems.

8 points
Basically discusses the impact of policies, regulations, and laws upon how an organization (e.g., business, government agency, nonprofit) ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information and information systems.

6 points
Weakly discusses the impact of policies, regulations, and laws upon how an organization (e.g., business, government agency, nonprofit) ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information and information systems.

4 points
Little or no discussion of impact of policies, regulations, and laws upon how an organization (e.g., business, government agency, nonprofit) ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information and information systems.

CIA Discussion 10 points
Clearly discusses CIA from the perspective of legal & regulatory requirements.

8 points
Basically discusses CIA from the perspective of legal & regulatory requirements.

6 points
Weak discussion of CIA from the perspective of legal & regulatory requirements.

4 points
Little or no discussion of CIA from the perspective of legal & regulatory requirements.

Governance Policy Discussion 10 points
Clearly defines and discusses governance policy (an organization level policy).

8 points
Basically defines and discusses governance policy (an organization level policy).

6 points
Weakly defines or discusses governance policy (an organization level policy).

4 points
Little or no definition or discussion of governance policy (an organization level policy).

Recommendations for Governance Policy 10 points
Clearly applies CIA to recommendations for development of a governance policy for an organization’s InfoSec program. (How should the organization-wide review of the IT security policy be conducted?)

8 points
Basically applies CIA to recommendations for development of a governance policy for an organization’s InfoSec program. (How should the organization-wide review of the IT security policy be conducted?)

6 points
Weakly applies CIA to recommendations for development of a governance policy for an organization’s InfoSec program. (How should the organization-wide review of the IT security policy be conducted?)

4 points
Little or no application of CIA to recommendations for development of a governance policy for an organization’s InfoSec program. (How should the organization-wide review of the IT security policy be conducted?)

Distinguishes government and organization policies 10 points
Incorporates information about and distinguishes between government and organization policies.

8 points
Basically incorporates information about and distinguishes between government and organization policies.

6 points
Weakly incorporates information about or distinguishes between government and organization policies.

4 points
Incorporates little or no information about or distinguishes between government and organization policies.

Finds and Applies New Knowledge 10 points
Used at least 5 authoritative or scholarly sources. No APA errors in citing material in presentation.

8 points
Used 3-5 authoritative or scholarly sources. Less than 5 APA citing errors.

6 points
Used 1-2 authoritative or scholarly sources. Less than 10 APA citing errors.

4 points
Used 1-2 authoritative or scholarly sources or no sources cited. Had more than 10 APA citing errors.

Organization, Execution & Appearance 20 points
Prepared MS Word document, used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count. No grammar, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors.

15 points
MS Word document didn’t follow at least one of the following: used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count. Less than 5 grammar errors, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors.

10 points
MS Word document didn’t follow at least two of the following: used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count. Less than 10 grammar errors, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors.

5 points
Non MS Word document didn’t follow at least three or more of the following: used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count. More than 10 grammar errors, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors.

Overall Score Level 4
35 or more Level 3
26 or more Level 2
17 or more Level 1
0 or more
above is the grading rubric for how it will be grade please do the best to get the highest grade possible

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Guidelines:
1.Create a title slide: research title, your name, date, course, professor
2.Create 15 slides (not including title slide or reference slide)
3.Include a reference page, 10 scholarly references are required
4.Let your slides tell your PowerPoint’s story
-Include animation and images to illustrate your story, do not overwhelm it
5.Create well organized slides (use the attached outline to assist you)
6.Include an introduction and conclusion, as well as a body
7.Use citations on your slides (it is essential to use your research)
8.Create a voice-over for the PowerPoint

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Please make the report understandable to a large body of readers. please do not use very difficult terms. Please refer to the tobacco industry in turkey.

Based on your research and tacit knowledge, you are to develop a Project (NOT an essay) that will set recommendations for specific businesses (or industries) which require the use of the specific natural resource you selected, to advise them on how to make better and more sustainable use of that specific resource.
present both pros and cons of the use of tobacco by industry
report format:

This is supposed to be a project (not an essay) maximum 2000 words long, with the following structure (the word limit of each section is indicative):
i. Executive summary (the basis for your presentation) _ 250 words
ii. Key words (a selection of 5 words that you consider fully describe the topic and your findings)
iii. Overview of the topic (500 words)
iv. Key findings, definition of what your own Project is about, development of the idea and justification (750 words)
v. Reflective analysis and Concluding remarks (500 words)
Illustrative set of paragraphs/sections worth including:

i. A brief overview on the natural resource selected and what may have led people to start using it and trading it, either per se or as a component of a final product;
ii. How the use of that specific natural resource has evolved through time in a specific region (ideally in your own country of origin or the one you most identify yourself with);
iii. How the use of that resource has helped shape trade/businesses through time locally, either as an essential raw material or as a component of the products/services provided by that industry/sector.
iv. What has been the impact on the availability of that same resource through time (e.g. Was the resource located in a very specific area of the world or did it exist almost everywhere on Earth when people started using it? Is the resource still available nowadays in those locations, is there a shortage of the resource and is so when and where did it start?)
v. What have been the social impacts of the exploitation of that resource locally and globally? (e.g. apprenticeships, jobs)
vi. What have been the environmental impacts of the trading of the resource (e.g. if it has to be transported from how far and using what types of transport? Or if has to be processed in some way, does the process lead to dust/noise, etc.)
vii. Further considerations on how businesses nowadays perceive the resource and what have they considered doing (if anything at all to help decrease the impacts)
viii. A detailed reflection on how the development of this assignment (identifying the key steps of your research from week one to the presentation day in week 10) has helped you gain further insights on the role of businesses on natural resources and on enhancing quality of life locally and globally.
ix. If you were a business person leading a business that would require the use of this specific resource (either as the resource itself or as a component of any product/service your company were to provide) what would be your recommendations for the company to be sustainable.

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Outlines:
* how to write paper proposals.
* structure of paper.
* tips on how to write a good technical paper.
* best practice for creating slides for presentation.

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The essay question is "Can Durkheim’s analysis of religious ritual contribute to the understanding of the social significance of contemporary media? If yes how?" and it’s a 5,000 word essay.

I attach two doc files;
one is for the basic essay plan with key concepts and reference lists and the other one is for further sources with some extra points. They need to be addressed in the essay as they are the key elements for this topic.

The main issue is obviously to answer to the question, so it needs to explain Durkheim’s approaches on Ritual and then focus on explaining how they help us to understand media process. It should not be only Durkheim addressed in this essay but also Turner and other theorists (specified in the doc files).

This is quite a theoretical essay but it still needs some examples to explain/support how it helps us. And direct quotes are slightly better than full of indirect quotes. A tip from the tutor was that it needs to show some level of comparison between the theorists’ concepts.

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The strategy should include 4 parts which I have gave you in the "Requirement"—Task.(i)(ii)(iii)(iv). You should recording them to write this essay, and there has some background and case inside.In addition, you should use at least 7 reference and all of them(the reference) must come from the" Excellent academic journals" which I have send to you.I hope you could use as many as you can~Thank you so much~

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