2. How independent is the Central Bank? What factors contribute to and what factors work against independence? Discuss arguments for and against the independence of the Central Bank.

In what company and role will you be working in after completing your masters. How will the program contribute to your personal and professional goals? (Finance management class)

What factors account for the tremendous growth in cotton cultivation from 1790 to 1860? How did these factors contribute to the expansion of slavery and the South's dependence on the institution?

What did Emile Durkheim contribute to our knowledge about religion? How did his views on religion compare with his ideas about education.

How might the study of the brain contribute to a better understanding of how we make decisions, especially when we consider analysis, and identifying and solving problems?

Now, think of the culture of your current (or previous) employer. What area(s) should be improved and how can you (personally) contribute to team-work?

Explain how the 4 main components of cement (C3S, C2S, C3A and C4AF) each participate in the hydration process and contribute to the properties of hydrated cement/concrete.

How might a public manager motivate their employees? HR managers often discuss the concept of creating “a climate for motivation”. How would that contribute to better organizations?

You’ve just joined the Halifax Electrical Products Company as VP Sales and Marketing. As your first assignment, the president of the firm asked you to review the three distribution channels through which it sells its products. You are to recommend strategies to improve efficiency, motivate channel players, and increase sales.

Channel 1: Manufacturer’s Representatives who sell to mid-sized OEM customers.

Channel 2: Industrial Distributors who sell to small OEM customers.

Channel 3: Electrical Wholesalers who sell to dealers who sell to MRO customers.

How would you build more efficiency into the channels? What would you have to do to encourage channel partners to spend more time selling Halifax products? What performance goals would you consider? Examine the key players in the channels along with their wants and needs. Let’s discuss these and other ways to meet the president’s request.