The evaluation of soil repellent fabrics for automotive seat trim developed by fabric suppliers

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Qualitative Proposal Research PowerPoint The evaluation of soil repellent fabrics for automotive seat trim developed by fabric suppliers. Please see the key outline attached, this could help with the direction. I am also open to other suggestions as long it relates to the soil repellent fabrics for automotive seat trim developed by fabric suppliers. Please see the Qualitative Proposal Research Paper outline below. Title Page – Include the title of the thesis, your name , and the date of the proposal. Introduction – Give a general introduction to the issue or research topic.

Background and introduction to topic Statement of the Problem – State the problem or question and provide and provide background information supported by literature review. Note how past research has addressed the problem, and identify similarities or differences in their methods or findings that have drawn you to study the problem. Purpose of the study – Briefly state what you hope to accomplish with your research. Objective of the Study Justification and Significance – Give specific reasons why this proposed research is important and how it will contribute to the discipline. Again, include citations from relevant literature. Miniature Review of Related Literature (3 sources) Conceptual Framework for the Study Variables Research questions and hypothesis – From an understanding of the research problem, develop (a) concisely phrased research question (s) and hypothesis (es) that will be tested. Please see optional research questions below / open for other suggestions as well. Research Design and Methods Research Design – For research in the arts, humanities, and some social sciences, a discussion of methods amounts to a discussion of the theoretical framework you have chosen for your investigation. For qualitative research in a variety of disciplines, a methods sections describes the proposed research design and includes the reasons for selecting each element of the methods, identifying the advantages and disadvantages. Detail the following: * study design * study type (e.g., qualitative methods) * study population, sample, sampling frame and sampling techniques * data-gathering procedure(s) and instrumentation(s) * measures to insure safety and confidentiality for human subjects ( or animals) * data analysis * timeline Definition of terms – Create a glossary to define the terms used in your study. It will be essential for you to define the key terms of your project in your introduction

Quest Diagnostic case study

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In July 2015, MaryAnn Camacho joined Quest Diagnostics’s National Customer Service (NCS) organization as its Executive Director.

Quest was the leading provider of diagnostic services and solutions in the United States. Camacho was hired to turn around an organization that had gone through a complex consolidation process the year before, in which its 20 customer service call centers had been pared down to two. Labor costs were high as was absenteeism and turnover.

Customers were dissatisfied with the quality of service and some were taking their business to Quest’s chief competitor. There was a lot to fix, and Camacho wondered whether to focus first on people or operations? Using what you learned in Data Driven Decision Making I & II read through this case, analyze the information provided and present your recommendations as to what Ms. Camacho should do to turn around Quest Diagnostics so that it can start being a successful, productive enterprise. case study: https://mitsloan.mit.edu/LearningEdge/operations-management/QuestDiagnostics(A)/Pages/default.aspx

Strategic Planning Implications Concerning Resource Allocation and Budgeting Revenues and Expenses: Scenario Analysis for the Aire Serv Franchise for the Dwyer Group

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Focus: Strategic Planning Implications Concerning Resource Allocation and Budgeting Revenues and Expenses Scenario Analysis for the Aire Serv Franchise for the Dwyer Group Instructions: Select 1 of the 2 techniques/concepts discussed in your Discussion Board Forum 1 thread and develop a real-world application paper. Select a company that you work for now or have worked for in the past, or a company in your community of which you have sufficient knowledge. Show how the selected technique/concept would be applied to that particular business in its strategic allocation of financial resources in the area of  budgeting revenues and expenses.

Your paper must be in current APA format and must include references from at least 7 peer-reviewed journal articles. The paper must be at least 5–7 pages, not including the title page and reference page.

The Changing Marketing Field; Marketing Communications & Customer Engagement

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The Changing Marketing Field; Marketing Communications & Customer Engagement

Based on the First Lecture How do we increase the value of our customers, in order to increase the value of our organization and its brand(s)? Explain in your own words, by also including one example IT NEEDS TO BE PELOTON BIKES COMP. (such as Hyundai given in the lecture notes). Minimum of 3 References required. Additionally: When creating Content for your Marketing Communication strategy, be it by video, social media, or any other medium: How can you educate your audience? How can you motivate them to take action? How can you inspire your audience members? And how can you engage them? Explain in your own words, providing as many examples as you wish. Minimum of 3 References required. Approximately 3 pages, double-spaced, Font 12.

Social Media Marketing Plan

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Week 12 Discussion 1: Social Media Weekly Discussion: Social Media Marketing Plan

Due: Post your response by end of Day 4, and reply to at least two of your classmates’ posts by end of Day 7 Social media can be a very effective tool to connect with, engage, and excite library patrons and promote library programs, resources, and services. In this week’s assignment, please develop a social media marketing plan to promote the proposed new technology offering at your library. In your plan, please address the following questions: • What are your marketing strategies and goals? • What is your main message / story of this new offering? • Which social media platforms you will employ and why? Please identify at least two.  • Who is your target audience for each type of social media channel? • How the content is generated and shared across platforms? • What is your staffing plan or staff training efforts to help you reach that goal?

• How will you assess the outcomes of the plan? ________________________________________ Below are two social media marketing campaigns that won the 2017 California Library Association PR Excellence Award: 1. City of Commerce Public Library Instagram Challenge • Goal: Reach 2000 Instagram followers on the library’s Instagram account • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/COCPL.org/videos/10153415201381569/ • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/commercelibrary/?hl=en Instagram Challenge – Library Staff Jumps in the Pool Video Transcript https://youtu.be/MngYer6XkKw Instagram Challenge–Library Staff Jumps in the Pool Transcript Beatrice S.: Hi. I’m Beatriz Sarmiento, the proud director of the City of Commerce Public Library and Instagram followers, you did it. You helped us get to 2,000 followers by April 9. Thank you so much and now we’re ready to make good on our promise to jump in the pool. But please continue to follow your Commerce library on Instagram. [crosstalk 00:00:46] Speaker 2: Stand it up. [crosstalk 00:01:10] Speaker 3: Ooh. Speaker 4: Whoa. Speaker 2: Yeah! Whoa! Yeah! Whoa! Yeah! Speaker 5: Woo! Speaker 2: [inaudible 00: 05: 03] Beatrice S.: Hm. I wonder what we’ll do for 5,000 followers. Follow us on Instagram. Woo! Speaker 6: You guys, I’m here. Sorry I’m late. I was at a conference. Where are you guys? I thought we were gonna jump. Oh well. Shh. 2. University of Southern California Lost L.A. • Goal: Promote the Lost L.A. public television documentary series produced by KCET and USC Libraries • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KCET28/videos/vb.21331024141/10153352416979142/?type=2&theater • Twitter https://twitter.com/nathanmasters

Financial Reporting and the SEC

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Financial Reporting and the SEC

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 10: Reporting and Analyzing Liabilities, Chapter 11: Reporting and Analyzing Stockholders’ Equity in your course text.

Visit the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) EDGAR | Search tools web page. In an 8-to 10-page paper double-spaced paper (not including the title and reference pages) research and discuss the SEC’s company filings requirements. In your paper: Describe how investors can use the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) EDGAR | Search tools web page to quickly research a company’s financial information filed on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

Identify the differences between the Annual Report sent to shareholders and the Annual Report on Form 10-K, which must be filed with the SEC. Describe the contents of the Form 10-K SEC filing include the following elements: Management Discussion and Analysis Auditors’ Report Selected Financial Data

Discuss how the SEC’s requirement for domestic and foreign companies using US GAAP to provide their financial statements in the XBRL format can improve financial reporting? Most publicly traded companies are examined by numerous analysts. Locate analysts’ ratings about a company of your choice by visiting a website such as Yahoo Finance. Provide a comparison over time and across companies in the same industry by answering the following questions: How many analysts rated the company? What are analysts predicting in terms of earnings and revenues? How do the estimates compare against historical results? How do the growth projections for the company compare with the average projections for the S&P 500?

The Financial Reporting and the SEC paper Must be 7 page paper double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style resource. Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted

Revenue Recognition

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Revenue Recognition

Please follow up all the steps. And this course is Accounting 351 Intermediate Accounting. I will also attach the case. Please carefully read the case material. I expect a 2 to 2.5 page document, with approximately 1 – 1.5 pages discussing concisely&clearly on how you go through each of the 5 steps of revenue recognition. I expect you will need another half page for the journal entries and supporting calculations. Please use 12 font size, times new roman, double spaced. *Please do not exceed 3 pages, which includes discussion & journal entries.

HRM Strategic Plan: Workforce Planning and Retention Strategies

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HRM Strategic Plan: Workforce Planning and Retention Strategies

Objective: To understand the role that Human Resources strategic planning has in contributing to the success of a hotel. In addition, to promote essential teamwork and collaboration skills that will prepare you for a diverse and fast-paced hospitality industry work environment.

Project Description: Each team will create a strategic plan for a fictional mid-sized resort, with one 3 meal restaurant and a fine dining restaurant, located in South Florida. You will create a recruiting, selecting, training, and retaining strategic plan for a randomly chosen pre-assigned position in the resort that is in alignment with the resort’s mission and core values. Your strategic plan must include the following elements: 1. Build your hotel Select a name, identify the number of rooms, service level (Full-Service Vs. Limited-Service) and specific location. MUST explain how these factors shape your overall workforce recruiting strategy. Create a hotel’s mission, vision, and at least 5 core values. Must explain how these will impact your workforce planning strategy. 2. Talent Acquisition Job Analysis Explain how job analysis benefits the employees, and how does it benefit the organization What knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) needed for the position? Create a job description and a list duties, responsibilities, education and experience. Must be presented in a job description template Recruiting and Selections What recruiting, and selection techniques do you propose? What are the legal considerations when recruiting and selecting a candidate for this position? Create 5 interview questions (situational, behavioral or both) that will help you select the ideal candidate. Explain why you think these questions will give you the necessary insight to select your candidate. 3. Training and Development An onboarding checklist – Explain in detail and describe the impact in the success of the position. What Internal and External Trainings are vital in the success of this position? Explain why. How long will the initial training period be? 4. Benefits and Compensation What is the hourly rate or salary do you propose and how does this rate compare with the average salary in FL? What financial and budget considerations you need to make? Any indirect compensation? What legally required benefits, and traditional discretionary benefits does the resort offer (health insurance, PTO, employee meal disconts, etc.) What non- traditional and/ or life-work balance would you propose? How do your benefits and compensation differentiate you from your competitors? 5. Retention Strategies What performance appraisal do you recommend?

How important is it for business students wishing to engage in international business to learn about different geographic history politics and economic systems

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1.How important is it for business students wishing to engage in international business to learn about different geographic history, politics, and economic systems? Why?(150words) 2.Identify key points that you found from the readings(Read Hill/Hult: Chapters 6-9)(150Words)

3.PowerPoint Slide: Ethical/Social Issues in current International Business(150Words) Create a 3-slide PowerPoint, bringing up an ethical issue that you identify with regards to international business, Why is it an ethical issue in your opinion, and potential solutions 4.Written Paper: Write a Write a 4 page paper page paper (APA format) Discuss the impact of political, economic, legal and cultural differences and how they impact an organization’s strategy for conducting international business. 5.Using GlobalEdge (globaledge.msu.edu) to complete exercise 1 at he end of Chapter 9) 6.Post an article or topic of interest that relates to current news and international business and discuss.(150Words) Book To Use Hill, C. and Hult, G., International Business-Competing in the Global Marketplace (12th ed.). (2019).McGraw-Hill Education. New York, N.Y. ISBN: 978-1-259-92944-1

Understanding operations logistics and supply chain management

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Understanding operations, logistics and supply chain management

 

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2500 word essay on a chosen organisation (must be automotive or hospital) preferably operating or based in UK. Your summative assessment for this module takes the form of an essay in 2500 words. This is an individual assignment. You must choose an organisation or business like an automotive company (manufacturing industry) or a hospital (service sector). You are not supposed to choose any company which we are dealing with in seminars like Arnold Palmer hospital or Frito Lay. You need to produce an essay elaborating on the key operation, logistics and supply chain management issues faced by the operations and supply chain manager(s) in this particular organisation / business.