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Why do you think most companies prefer advertising online comparing to TV? (not too long answer please)

Peter is currently deployed in Qatar. He is originally from Nevada, but was attending college Kansas when he joined the military. He was first sent to Fort Bragg Ga to attent basic training, then to Aniston AL to prepare for deploymeny. What is Peter's legal state of residence?. Alabama Georgia Kansas Nevada.

Schedule the project described in the following table, subject to a resource constraint of 16 men. Any man can work on any task. For a given job, any crew size within, and including, the stated limits may be selected, if it is exactly divisible into the resource requirement. ( For example, job b requires 24 mandays. A crew size of 2, 3, 4, or 6 is

Jennifer is the strategic business unit (SBU) CEO in charge of manufacturing stereo speakers for computers and laptops. Her SBU earnings and cash flow are both low and unstable. Which of the following strategies should Jennifer enact if examining her SBU through the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) matrix lens? Multiple Choice invest for growth

How many stages are involved to develop a creative idea? Explain.

Problem 18-28 (Algo) The following are historical demand data: Use regression analysis on deseasonalized demand to forecast demand in summer 2013. (Do not round Intermedlate caleulations. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.) Answer is complete but not entirely correct. Forecast for summer 2013
Problem 18-28 (Algo) The following are historical

Reference Materials Costello, M 2019, These are the justifications people gave us for climbing Uluru before it's banned" Warne, K 2019, Why Australia is banning climbers from this iconic natural landmark" The Ethics Centre n.d., "What is ethics?" *250-300 words for each question with as many references as are appropriate to support your answer.
Reference Materials Costello, M 2019, These areReference Materials Costello, M 2019, These areReference Materials Costello, M 2019, These are

STU Industries (STU) manufactures ball bearings, chassis components for large trucks, and earthmoving parts. Since the early 1940s, the business has relied on ingenuity and creativity, allowing it to grow into a modern factory. Over 60% of the company's workers, including all the engineers, are over 50 with a further 20% over 60 years of age. Your

The car door hinge manufacturer is looking to improve the reliability of their products. Their engineers have calculated that their new and improved door hinges should be more reliable and have an increased number of open-close cycles before failure. The number of cycles before failure is expected to follow a normal distribution as follows. X~N(10

1) Pioneering human factors engineers Paul Fitts and Alphonse Chapanis studied World War II plane crashes and recommended changes to design including the shape coding of aircraft controls for landing gear. True or False? 2) Which of the following is the most preferred method for noise reduction in the workplace? Question 9 options: Use of hearing

1. Suppose you are conducting market research for your favorite soda brand. Sales have been lagging for two quarters, and you are determined to find out why. Propose a research project that implements each step of the marketing research process. You also decide to host an in-person focus group to gain customer insights into your brands current

Yellow Press, Inc., buys paper in 1,500-pound rolls for printing. Annual demand is 2,250 rolls. The cost per roll is $500, and the annual holding cost is 28 percent of the cost. Each order costs $75. a. How many rolls should Yellow Press order at a time? Yellow Press should order rolls at a time. (Enter your response rounded to the nearest whole
Yellow Press, Inc., buys paper in 1,500-pound

3. A Regional purchase discontinued appliances from various suppliers and then sells them on demand to retailers in the region. The distributors operate 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year. Only when it is open for business can orders be received. Management wants to re-evaluate its current inventory policy which calls for order quantities of 440
3. A Regional purchase discontinued appliances

1. Describe the various components of the communication process. 2. Why is it important to have business communication skills?

QUESTION 15 Cost of Goods Sold are considered: Wages, purchases, services that are extraneous to what a company is selling; also known as overhead. Wages, purchases, services that are used to create what a company is selling Wages, purchases, services used to create the company None of the above 5 points QUESTION 16 Making a decision about whether

I need help to write a paper on the white tiger by Aravind Adiga.. please don't copy-paste from someone else.

1. Invection-molding process. Columns (3) through (6) below display the measures of diameters for 6 hourly samples of four parts each. (2) Date 10/10 (1) Sample Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 (3) X.. 5.03 5.05 4.99 4.98 4.95 5.00 Measurements (cm) (4) (5) X, X 4.98 5.01 5.03 5.05 5.03 5.01 5.05 5.04 4.99 5.05 5.01 (6) XA 4.95 4.98 4.96 4.94 4.99 4.97 5.05
1. Invection-molding process. Columns (3) through

Your organisation faces a complex decision about whether to replace your main piece of machinery in your factory that is broken and cannot be repaired, with an identical machine or with a brand-new technology. The existing machine does a solid job, yet the new machine might be significantly better in cost and quality of the products it produces,

Identify and explain the common elements of the various definitions of leadership
Identify and explain the common elements of the

Given an overall process average of 44.9965 millimeters, an engineering tolerance of 45 +/- 0.03 mm, and a calculated Cpk of 0.95, what is the value of 6s* (the spread of the data)? *In the Cpk formula, the denominator is 3 sigma, with the Greek letter for s Group of answer choices a.) 0.0595 b.) 0.0279 c.) 0.0558 d.) 0.0705

Business Ethics Assignment 3 Explain in short with example Lawrence Kohlberg six-st: model of cognitive development (2.5 marks) Example the student can identify based on thei understanding Write the examples of white collar crimes from below industries (2.5 marks) a. Tourism b. Education c. Engineering/ Construction d. Agriculture
Business Ethics Assignment 3 Explain in short

Question 10 What is the area of research that interested Stanley Milgram in 1960? a. Socialism. b. Anthropology c. Human Cognitive Development. d. Emotional Appeal. Qe. Obedience. Question 11 Who first noted the efficiency to be found in the division of labour? a. Frederick Taylor. b. Adam Smith. c. Elton Mayo. d. Henry Ford. e. Max Weber
Question 10 What is the area of research that

2 Attempts Average/2 8. Social business (Connect, Perform) One current answer to the historical struggle within management to balance the things of production and the humanity of production is social business, including the use of social media. Please indicate if the social media benefits listed below aid a thing of production or the humanity or
2 Attempts Average/2 8. Social business (Connect,

Many plumbers charge the same price for coming to your house to fix a kitchen sink. Is this because plumbers are colluding
Many plumbers charge the same price for coming to

What would the correct answers be? Match the interpersonal process with its description. disagreements among members about the team's work 1. task conflict disagreement among team members about personal values or preferences 2. affect management activities that foster emotional balance and unity 3. relationship conflict 4. motivation and
What would the correct answers be? Match the

Estwing Hatchets Inc., a firm that produces top notch hatchets in Rockford, Illinois, decided to move toward a reduced lot size. Eastwig' production analyst, Jason Voorhees, determined that a 2-hour production cycle (or 4 cycles per day) would be acceptable. Further, he concluded that a setup time that would accommodate the 2-hour cycle time

According to scientific management: there should be short-term rewards based on direct work output. Select one: True False
According to scientific management: there should

Many critics of advertising dislike it for its ability to encourage this. Multiple Choice O O Gets more attention than the news ( ) O False ideals False claims Materialistic values
Many critics of advertising dislike it for its

Case Study Ghana Water Project Suppose the Ministry for the Environment in Ghana wants to build a plant for wastewater recycling. The Ministry decides to engage a consultant to conduct a feasibility study, both technical and financial, for the project, using concessional funds from Kuwait. The Ministry develops and issues an International Request

Please answer all questions in detail. Thank you so much 10. Occupational Health and Safety Describe such a problem and discuss why it is important for the company. What kind of benefits would the company receive by solving these problems? What types of approaches would you consider to solve these problems? What kind data would you collect and
Please answer all questions in detail. Thank you

11- Sony is an unusual market leader. Morita established Sony in 1960, and in 1961 it was the first Japanese company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Sony introduced a tape player where it was priced at $1,000 per unit but there was no demand. So, it was redesigned and manufactured it with cheaper components and introduced the Walkman,

please do not answer if you do not know. And do NOT copy answers from other questions they each have different numbers. thanks :) A fast food franchise tracked the number of errors that occurred in customers' orders. These included wrong menu item, wrong size drink, lack of condi- ments, wrong price total, and so on. Some orders may have more than
please do not answer if you do not know. And do

production and Automation 1 J K L M N 1.1. Discuss processes used to Manufacture/Assemble/fabricate product A to L [70]
production and Automation 1 J K L M N 1.1.

Martin is charged with the federal crime of tax evasion. In order to reach a guilty verdict, the jury must include that the evidence of guilt is: A) by a preponderance B) beyond all doubt C) beyomd a reasonable doubt D) clear and convincing

Quality management is more than a plan: it involves people and the manner in which a project is developed and led. The Quality Management Plan defines the acceptable level of quality, which is typically defined by the customer, and describes how the project will ensure this level of quality, deliverables, and work processes in earnest. How does

Why is strong "civil society" so important for a democracy [very briefly explain] ?

i need a solution for the above question FIND HOW THE CAPITAL SHOULD BE ALLOCATED TO BUSINESS PROPOSALS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE PROFIT ? 5. Six units of capital are available to invest in four business ventures. The returns from each unit of investment in all the four ventures are given in the tale below. Find how the capital should be allocated to
i need a solution for the above question FIND HOW

GENERAL BUSINESS SCENARIO: the question at the bottom pertains to this short description Steve Lee is the recently appointed Vice President of Knowledge Systems for World Corp. This is a newly created position. Steve joins the pre-existing management team of Vice Presidents for Operations, Finance, and Marketing. Steve is determined to make

QUESTION 2 (30 Marks) 2.1 Discuss the contemporary leadership styles of a marketing manager in an organisation of your choice. Has it led to effective internal and external marketing resulting in profitability, market leadership, brand awareness and customer satisfaction? Discuss the key strengths and weaknesses in this leadership style. (20

Question 15 Describe the difference between "Discrete" and "Continuous" data. Give examples of each type. TTTT Paranranh Trial
Question 15 Describe the difference between

Assume you have a product with the following parameters: Demand = 360 Holding cost per year = $1.00 per unit Order cost = $100 per order Assume a 300-day work year If demand for an item is 3 units per day, and delivery lead-time is 15 days, what should we use for a re-order point? A. 45 units B. 65 units C. 35 units D. 55 units

a) Does working remotely impact employee motivation? What might increase motivation? What might decrease it? Consider possible individual differences in reactions to this form of work. Refer to theories of motivation where relevant it must be 2 pages

In your opinion, Which 3 countries do you think have universalist cultures and why.

APA Style Writing Question 24 2 pts If a title page is included as part of a paper, then the first page of text does not require the title in the heading position above the first line of text. O True O False Question 25 2 pts The title of the paper is placed centered and in bold type at the top of the first page of text; it is NOT considered a
APA Style Writing Question 24 2 pts If a title

What are the points of parity and points of difference for Salesforce (the #1 CRM provider)?

4) What is supply chain management? Why do companies use supply chain management? Give 5 benefits of supply chain management with an example of ( 40 Point) how a NYS Corporation is employing this type of management to run its operations. For full credits, give the profile of each NYS corporation that you name.

Which fundamental ethical principles is related to choosing a health care facility of their choice a. Principle of Respect for Autonomy b. Principle of Beneficence c. Divine command theory d. Principle of justice

Q) Understanding strategy as a general direction leads certainly to: A. It is laisse affair for management B. A framework that clearly allows flexibility and responsiveness C. A downgrade its role in management D. All managers must be MBAs

3.1 Below are the activities associated with a certain project at an automotive company in Johannesburg, as well as their activity times and the precedence relationships. Activity Immediate Predecessor Duration Weeks) 8 B lun 5 C 5 3 PEI281S/101/0/2021 D A 3 E B,C 4 F B.C 5 G B.C 7 H C 2 GH 6 00 D.E NI 2 3.1.1 Draw a network diagram for the
3.1 Below are the activities associated with a

a) What is the average time for element 1 (check minibar) = ? b) Based on the given performance factor for element 1, what is the normal time for it = ? c) What is the average time for element 2 (make one bed) =? d)Based on the given performance factor for element 2, the normal time for it = ? e) what is the average time for element 3 (vacuum
a) What is the average time for element 1 (check

For management, the most important way to avoid ethical mistakes is by paying attention to information they would prefer to ignore. However, by not addressing the situation head-on the consequences for the organization could escalate and ethical misconduct could ruin a companys reputation. Unethical behavior covers a wide range of activities from

The qualities of a good public speaker are often found in their preparation. This is most important in where they find their information and how they develop their content. As both a student and as a communicator it is very important that you rely on what is considered credible/reliable sources for your research. Living in our highly technological

INTRODUCTION The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey measures patients experiences of hospital care and publishes the results on Medicares Hospital Compare website. The HCAHPS (pronounced H-caps) survey results are used for the Medicare Hospital Value-Based Purchasing program, meaning that the results

1. Dana writes a check to Becky on Dana's account at Community Bank. The bank dishonors the check even though Dana has sufficient funds in her account. The bank is liable to A) Dana B) Becky C) the payee on Dana's next check D) No one 2. If a bank pays a check in spite of a stop-payment order, the bank is not obligated to recredit the customer's

Training of personnel is an example of "prevention" cost of quality. O True O False
Training of personnel is an example of

This is an english communication skills course but cant find english category, if anyone can help. 2. Choose any three topic categories for informative speeches. Explain and give examples
This is an english communication skills course

Part b (4 marks) A shovel excavates a basement with anticipated output of 36 m3/hr. The basement soil has a swell factor of 25%. The project manager is going to hire 10-m3 haulage trucks to transport the spoil to a dumping site. How many haulage trucks will be required to prevent the shovel from waiting for trucks? Assume each truck takes a
Part b (4 marks) A shovel excavates a basement

New Car The current story is a negotiation between a buyer and a seller. Buyer came to the store to purchase a new company car. There are eight issues to negotiate: warranty, part, how well you do on your performance review in financing, delivery date, air bags, audio, price, color, your company, and number of extras. You should not raise other
New Car The current story is a negotiationNew Car The current story is a negotiation

The Dutch Pork Supply Chain The Dutch pork supply chain has changed dramatically over the past years. The Dutch pork sector is the fourth biggest exporter of pork meat in the world (ABN AMRO, 2002). Important factors driving change in the sector have been high costs of production and governmental regulations (Backus and Dijkhuizen, 2002) issues of

Employee 842 versus The State "He filed a lawsuit against us, Luke," stated Mike Verssa, the Vice President of Operations for the State Human Resources Commission (SHRC). "Luke, you are his manager. What happened? He claims you raised his daily productivity quota for processing invoices from 200 to 300." Mr. Verssa, I did raise his quota to more
Employee 842 versus The State "He filed a lawsuitEmployee 842 versus The State "He filed a lawsuitEmployee 842 versus The State "He filed a lawsuit

QUESTION FIVE [20] Assess the contributions of group decision making to the performance of dynamic, fast paced and complex organisational settings.

Which one of the following explains why the text refers to public relations as a staff function? staff functions include all of the top managers Staff officers include heads of engineering, production and marketing Staff officers direct other officials Staff functions advise those who set policy and oversee operations
Which one of the following explains why the text

What are the points of parities and point of disparities of Marks&Spencer compared to Vakko and Beymen?

Regional Airlines Case Recall the single-server in-class assignment: Regional Airlines is establishing a new telephone system for handling flight reservations. During the 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM time period, calls to the reservation agent occur randomly at an average rate of one call every 3.75 minutes. Historical service time data show that a

Developing brand loyalty among customers is a key objective of many marketing organisations today. In the context of a manufacturer and marketer of breakfast cereals, explain to what extent you think this objective is appropriate. ( researches found that loyal customers are often light buyers, and usually, customers have stochastic variation in

Case Deangrove Pty Ltd v Commonwealth Bank of Australia (2001) 108 FCR 77 Write a summary of the Above case which I have provided to you at least 500 words

The owner of Crackers, Inc. produces both Deluxe ( D ) and Classic ( C ) crackers. She only has 4,800 ounces of sugar, 9,600 ounces of flour, and 2,000 ounces of salt for her next production run. A box of Deluxe crackers requires 2 ounces of sugar, 6 ounces of flour, and 1 ounce of salt to produce. A box of Classic crackers requires 3 ounces of

The second discussion topic is as below: Demonstrate the shared services and unified services and give examples for that . In design IS in disease prevention program Please give me References vv....

As a matter of Constitutional interpretation,, the term Enumerated Powers means the powers expressly granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. However, if Congress enacts statutes regarding matters not enumerated in the Constitution, those laws would be enforceable. (a) TRUE (b) FALSE 2. The U. S. Congress and state

What are 2 detriments to poor demand planning in an organization? Please be specific on how this can negatively impact a company.

this is considered as the minimum standard of the offer Check out the offer characterstics of the below two car dealers. Characteristics Dealer 1 Dealer 2 Regular Price $10000 $10000 that makes you purchace Combined MPG makes you purchace (Miles/Gallon) 27 mpg 37 mpg this is considered as the minimum standard of the offer that 3 years 3 years
this is considered as the minimum standard of the

1. A production function relates how a. A countrys output is a function of inputs. b. A countrys inputs include capital, labor and materials. c. A countrys output can increase from innovation and entrepreneurship. d. All of the above. 2. Which of the four below countries has the highest GDP Growth Rate, 2002-11? a. US b. Japan c. India d. Brazil

identify the research hypothesis of Canadian tire on the basis of current and upcoming digital marketing strategy.

a. Model the situation ca strategie genowing bothZone and Rebect care phly about their own.comfort. Find the Nech equilibrio (equilibriolifit existe Alto.does a dominant strategy ist for either James Robert?show ALL steps and working in support to the answer Context The London Meteo Breid.crowded for travel during peak hours. During euchtrave
a. Model the situation ca strategie genowing

It is January 2nd Senior management of Baldwin meets to determine their investment plan for the year. They decide to fully fund a plant and equipment purchase by issuing 50,000 shares of stock plus a new bond issue. The CFO happily notes this will raise their Leverage (=assets/equity) to a new target of 2.7. Assume the stock can be issued at
It is January 2nd Senior management of Baldwin

Question 25 (3 points) Uncle Chuck's Chicken Sandwich operates 360 days per year and uses a periodic system to make inventory decisions for fries. Daily demand has been forecast to be 500 units and the standard deviation of daily demand is 100 units. The order interval is 12 days and the order lead time is 9 days. Uncle Chuck's Chicken Sandwich
Question 25 (3 points) Uncle Chuck's Chicken

Lab: Trend Projection is a time-series forecasting models that examines historical data. The quantitative goal is to fit the data trend line to a series of historical data points. The qualitative goal is to use the data as a means to project medium to long-term forecast plans. In Industry, this is the method to reduce the SSE, Sum of Squares

In Conventional distribution system, intermediary at one level buys product and sells it to the intermediary of next level, thus a chain of buyers and sellers is created between the producer and the end-user. Briefly explain this aspect of the system and its effects. In Conventional distribution system, intermediary at one level buys product and
In Conventional distribution system, intermediary

Can you solve e and f step by step mo 7. An electronics manufacturer makes remote control devices for interactive-cable-TV systems. The following assembly tasks must be performed on each device. Task Description Predecessor(s) Time (min.) A Place circuit into circuit frame 0.50 B Solder circuit connections to central circuit control A 0.70 Place
Can you solve e and f step by step mo 7. An

Identify an entrepreneur that will agree to speak with you about their experience. Interview the entrepreneur to prepare a reflection of 2 pages (or less) that answers the following questions: What steps did you take to start your business? Try to find out more about the interviewees experience trying to start a new business. As an entrepreneur

i have problem QUESTION 1 . Determine the RQD of the rock if the core recovered from 1 13 m borehole is retrieved in the following core lengths: 3 x 24 mm 4 x 30,5 cm 9 x 12 mm 4 x 7,5 cm 6 x 350 mm 14 x 5,5 cm 16 x 25 cm 12 x 330 mm 1 x 47 mm what is answer ? it is very important question for me

Maha industries produces a product whose anticipated demand for the periods w203,236,301,312,304 and 24 the form heted level production with compaction et Units per period. The regular production cost is RO 12 perunt. utotractors o 200 25 trepetlerini ore in the madmom overtime production capacity is 10 Average inventory holding costs OS per
Maha industries produces a product whoseMaha industries produces a product whose

Given the following table: Activity Predecessor Time Cost Normal Crashed Normal Crashed A ---- 15 13 20000 26000 B A 12 12 25000 25000 C B 15 13 30000 38000 D --- 15 12 30000 36000 E D 15 12 17000 26000 F E 15 12 23000 35000 G --- 16 13 50000 62000 H G 16 12 40000 60000 J H 16 9 45000 87000 Template 1 Activity Slope A B C D E F G H J Template 2

The topic: Influence of Islamic advertising on customer purchase intention of halal cosmetic products I want Research objective and Research question . Don't tell me how to do it

chapter 14 contracts that must be in writting A collar relatio debey tha Bevin agrees to agreement is grees to assume a debt owed by Beverly to Local Credit Union, but the ament is not in writing. To be enforceable under the main purpose rule, the romise must be for the benefit of a. any third party. b. Bevin. c. Beverly d. Local Credit Union. 36.
chapter 14 contracts that must be in writting A

You are the project manager for your organization and youre working with your companys project management office. The PMO has provided you with forms, templates, software, and some advice on how best to manage the project. What type of project management does your company have? A. Consultative B. Supporting C. Controlling D. Directive

Question 22 2 Points Ahmed is a pastry specialist in Dana's Pastries, Ahmed is trying to fulfill his 'Belongingness Needs.' Use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to answer: Explain two ways that Dana Pastries can use to help Ahmed fulfill his 'Belongingness Need'. (1 mark each) Use the editor to formot your answer Question 23 2 Points Dana Pastries' top
Question 22 2 Points Ahmed is a pastry specialist

EX9-3 (Static) Use the information contained below... Use the information contained below to compress one-time unit per move using the least cost method. Reduce the schedule until you reach the crash point of the network. For each move identify what activity(s) was crashed and the adjusted total cost. Activity Crash cost (Slope) 100 Maximum Crash
EX9-3 (Static) Use the information containedEX9-3 (Static) Use the information containedEX9-3 (Static) Use the information contained

Explain why Enron scandals opens new era in the marketplace, what is whist blower? Why it is important in Enron case.

election process Question 39 (1 point) of the following, which is NOT a reason employees join unions? Greater job security To influence work rules Higher wages and benefits To avoid conflict Question 40 (1 point) Saved rch o DELL F2 F3 W F4 K F5 F6 F7 F8 -9 F10 TO #
election process Question 39 (1 point) of the

Some people argue that organizations need to put in place mechanisms to prevent informal leaders from imposing their own agenda on others.Do you agree?Why or why not? This should be a 2-3 pages paper

What are the differences between planned retention and self-insurance, and why do some companies have unplanned retention?

Is there any relevance to the recent price increase of metals with the war in Ukraine effect on the supply chain? Justify your answer (300words)

4. What are the key elements thus Mastercard's digital transformation highlighted?

Screening out overqualified candidates is a fairly common practice among employers to save time in the recruiting process. However, the practice can lead to the threat of a discrimination complaint if the candidates are part of a group, such as immigrants, where excess qualifications can be a common characteristic. In Sangha v. Mackenzie Valley

A park ranger wanted to measure the height of a tall tree. The ranger stood 8.8m from the base of the tree; and he observed that his line of sight made an angle of 70 above the horizontal as he looked at the top of the tree. The park ranger's eyes are 2.1m above the ground. What is the height of the tree in SI unit? Express the number of your
A park ranger wanted to measure the height of a

Q4. Describe and provide relevant examples in support for the following: b) Explain how workforce analysis can be an effective process in maintaining the human capital plan?

The Midwest Computer Company serves a large number of businesses in the Great Lakes region. The company sells supplies and replacements and performs service on all computers sold through seven sales offices. Many items are stocked, so close inventory control is necessary to assure customers of efficient service. Recently, business has been

IBM has been championed for its early implementation of equality among its workforce. At the time, many of these policies seemed radical. To IBMs credit, the movement toward equality worked out exceptionally well for them. Have you experienced policy changes that might seem radical? Have these policies worked out? What policies do you feel are

Why are ethics important in data collection, data analysis and reporting? (100 to 150 words)

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