Based on your research of United States regulations and ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, discuss how the FAA and TSA enforce regulations. Discuss how ICAO enforces SARPs, and does ICAO have enforcement power?

Research on-line the various ICAO Annexes. Discuss what Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) are and how member states comply with SARPS.

Part # 1 How would you describe the EI level of Cirque du Soleil Founder Guy Laliberte? Give an example from the case to support your response?

Part # 2 What is your EI(emotional Intelligent ) score, and do you think it is an accurate reflection of you? Why or why not ?

Miriam and Devon are both upper-level managers, but have very different decision-making styles. Please name and describe in your own words four decision making processes that could be used to guide their decision making. In addition, provide and explain in your own words 10 ways in which their decision could, in general, be derailed or hindered, and explain each.

Review the article- First Amendment in the Workplace: Can Employees Really Say Anything They Want?

Summarize the main points then discuss:

a) Do you believe that the First Amendment protects online speech, even if that speech is perceived by individuals as offensive?
b)Do employees have the right to free speech in the workplace? What about speech made outside of work, even if such speech is hateful and offensive?
c) What have you learned about the scope and nature of the free speech clause?

47. "Crossing the Chasm" refers to a new technology moving from:
a) Early majority to Innovator
b) Innovator to Early Adaptor
c) Early Adaptor to Early Majority
d) Early Majority to Late Majority
e) Innovator to Early Majority

51. A family owned business does not typically have an exit strategy
a) True
b) False

54. What international strategy should be selected for a strongly branded product where there is little pressure for local responsiveness and cost reduction?
a) International
b) Localization
c) Global Standardization
d) Transitional
e) Global Differentiation

57. When using a "Global Standardization Strategy" to enter a global market, which of the following entry tactics would most likely not be considered for the long term?
a) Licensing
b) Franchising
c) Joint Venture
d) Strategic Alliance
e) Exporting

Dan's procurement team will release an order for pigments (i.e., one of the main ingredients for making paints) to meet the gross requirement over the next 5 weeks as indicated in the inventory status record below. The lead time for pigments is one week. Currently, there are 40K gallons of pigment on hand. Assuming that Dan's follows “Lot-for-lot” method to determine the lot size (i.e., order quantity), when and how much should Dan's order pigments?

48. One way to maximize short term profits is to utilize an "Entry Deterring Pricing" strategy.
a) True
b) False

49. Each of the following is an advantage of being a "First Mover" in a market except:
a) The potential exists to develop switching costs
b) Entry barriers can be established
c) Early access to feedback
d) The potential exists to develop brand loyalty
e) The innovation is easily replicated

50. Industry standards can be developed by cooperation between competitors.
a) True
b) False

52. A major obstacle to the commercialization of a disruptive technology is that major customer groups are not interested in adopting them.
a) True
b) False

53. Porter's Diamond Model includes each of the following considerations except:
a) There should be intensity of local rivalry so as to drive efficient operations
b) There should be local demand for the products produced in the host country
c) There should be a competitive local supply base
d) A high level of local responsiveness by the business is necessary
e) The host country must have adequate factor endowments to offer

PART 1-Prepare an RFP

You work for a large not-for-profit organization. The organization is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The board of directors has determined they would like to rebrand the organization and they would also like to develop a strategic plan for the next five years. You are tasked with preparing the request for proposals for either the rebranding or the strategic plan process. Please submit your RFP and a listing of businesses (with contact information) to send your RFP. Rebranding should include: new logo, new website, new stationery, new marketing materials and plan for rebranding Strategic Plan process should include: a series of sessions where board members, other volunteers, staff, and other invested members of the public discuss the mission, vision, purpose, and goals of the organization and then determine a plan to achieve those goals.

PART 2–Prepare a Progress Report

It is now six months to one year after your initial RFP was answered. Please prepare a short progress report to the board of directors indicating the status of the rebranding or strategic plan project. Please include both good and bad news in your report. Include charts or graphs, headings, sub-headings, and appropriate formatting. Spelling, grammar and professionalism will be graded along with your ability to use the key concepts from the course.

Business Research:

Case Study:

Strawberry International wishes to conduct a research study using their employees as key participants. The organisation maintains a global footprint and employs over 25 000 employees at several branches worldwide.

Question:

Critically analyse the principles of simple random sampling. Additional Research is required. Read, understand and apply Section 4: sampling  

Sam and Janet were married for 10 years. During this time, they have been living with Sam’s parents, however Janet is not satisfied with this arrangement and wants to have her own home. Janet has tried many times to speak to Sam how she feels but Sam refuses. One day, Sam’s mother, Julie, came home from the Bank and Janet rudely accused her of interfering with Janet’s marriage. The two of them were in a heated exchange whereby Janet curse her mother-in-law while pelting her with objects and Julie curse Janet in return while telling Janet that she never wanted her as a daughter-in-law. This carried on for over an hour during which time, Sam came from work and tried to reason with the women. Eventually, Janet went to the Police Station and made a report. The Police suggested to Janet, Julie, and Sam that maybe they should consider alternatives to litigation.  

Discuss which Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) method or combination of ADR methods can be used to help Julie, Janet and Sam. Why should litigation not be pursued? (Include in your discussion atleast 4 advantages and 4 disadvantages of the ADR method(s) chosen).

What suggestions can be given to Enron Corporation after its scandal?

Recall what you learned about criminological theories and behavior this week and respond to the following items in your post:

1. Identify two criminological theories that you find most applicable for reasons why people commit crime today. Explain your reasoning.
2. Consider the following two questions: As a society, should we discontinue programs that promote rehabilitation for prisoners and instead use those funds for other efforts, such as “fighting crime”? Or, should we continue these programs and decrease funding for the “war on drugs”? Which sentence do you agree with? Explain your reasoning.