1. Why do you think B&O has decided to switch from relying on external distributors in Europe and emerging markets to relying more heavily on direct distribution through local stores they own and operate themselves?

2. Do you agree with this decision? Is there any downside to this choice?

Explain the major theoretical theme (or idea) that seems to be driving the evolution of public budgeting & finance. When applied to the world of public budgeting, what are the significant advantages and disadvantages of this theme (or idea)? Does this theme make public budgeting & finance better, or worse?  

What are the various channels to market and how are they interrelated and how are they different?

What are two examples of hazard mitigation activities in your own community? What are some proactive measures that your community is doing to minimize risks?

How can RFID technology contribute to the Walmart overall strategy?

During this Coronavirus pandemic,

Why do you think consumers may or may not buy impulsively at this time?

How do you think stores should adjust their purchasing and supply chain to accommodate these shifts?

Jeb and Josh are lifelong friends. Jeb is a wealthy wind-power tycoon, and Josh is an active outdoor enthusiast. They have decided to open a sporting goods store, Arcadia Sports, using Jeb’s considerable financial resources and Josh’s extensive knowledge of all things outdoors. In addition to selling sporting goods, the store will provide whitewater rafting, rock-climbing, and camping excursions. Jeb will not participate in the day-to-day operations of the store or in the excursions. Both Jeb and Josh have agreed to split the profits down the middle. On the first whitewater rafting excursion, a customer named Jane falls off the raft and suffers a severe concussion and permanent damage to her spine. Meanwhile, Jeb’s wind farms are shut down by government regulators, and he goes bankrupt, leaving extensive personal creditors looking to collect. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: A. Identify the main types of business entities and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. B. Recommend a specific business entity for Arcadia Sports and include your reasoning. C. Based on the characteristics of each type of business entity, determine the type under which Jeb and Josh would be personally liable to Jane for damages. D. Based on each type of business entity, analyze the ability of Jeb’s personal creditors to seize the assets and/or profits of Arcadia Sports.

This class is Business Law I

1. Compare the types/levels of need assessment. In what ways can each of these be applied to a training plan? Which method of needs assessment would you use to identify training needs? Why?

Organizational assessment.

Occupational (task) assessment

Individual assessment

For this exercise, round all regression parameters to three decimal places.

Characteristics of traffic flow include density D, which is the number of cars per mile, and average speed s in miles per hour. Traffic system engineers have investigated several methods for relating density to average speed. One study† considered traffic flow in the north tube of the Lincoln Tunnel and fitted an exponential function to observed data. Those data are partially presented in the table below.

(a) Make an approximate exponential model of D as a function of s.
D(s) =

(b) Express using functional notation the density of traffic flow when the average speed is 24 miles per hour.
D

Calculate that density. (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)
cars/mi

(c) If average speed increases by 1 mile per hour, what can be said about density? (Round your answer to one decimal places.)

The density D decreases by  %.

What is the difference between the demographic segment and the sociocultural segment in the list of general environment factors that impact the strategy and performance of a firm? Provide specific examples to support your discussion.

o assess your ability to use the knowledge from Chapter 6 readings to complete this activity

Action plan
Think about all the communication opportunities provided by social media. How can an organization use social media like Facebook, Twitter, and the like to promote ethical behavior and communicate the organization's values? What are the advantages and disadvantages of those media?

Is planning the merchandise assortment in a store an art or a science? Why do you think this?

Chapter 11

1. Explain the uses of closed-ended, open-ended, and contingency questions. What are the primary purposes, advantages, and disadvantages of each?
2. What sorts of biases can be introduced into a questionnaire because of question sequencing? What sorts of strategies do researcher implement to eliminate these biases?
3. In your opinion, what are the most important pitfalls in questionnaire construction? Why?

Discuss the need to document disciplinary actions and to provide the right of appeal