Walmart- Case Questions

1) Consider the history of Walmart. Is Walmart's success best described as an intended or emergent strategy?

2) Evaluate changes in Walmart's general environment (e.g., PESTEL analysis) to identify trends that represent both opportunities and challenges. What trends are most important for Walmart's future?

3) Evaluate the competitive forces for the retail industry to identify the forces controlling its profitability (e.g., five forces analysis). Is Walmart positioned for long term profitability? What changes can Walmart make to increase its competitiveness?

Identify a regulatory agency, quality oversight group/agency, or another entity that is capturing and reporting on quality data at the local, state, or national level. You may also take a look at the entities that report quality data on an organizational level. Utilizing the entity you choose, discuss the following:

1. Analyze and discuss the entity’s role in the changes a health facility and health care administrator must make in order to meet or exceed quality standards.
2. How does the quality being measured associate with the current changes in the health care environment?

Global crisis such as the 2008 global financial crisis and the COVID19 pandemic expose financial institutions to significant risks. The institutions risk exposures may be muddled by regulatory changes aimed at containing such crisis. Discuss the implications of the CONVID19 pandemic on the broader risk exposures of financial institutions. Analyse the effects of global regulatory changes on the level of risk assumed by banks. Propose measures to help banks deal with risks stemming from the COVID19 pandemic. The proposals should aim at ensuring a sound and stable banking sector during and after the crisis.

1. How are customer’s tastes changing in the fast-food industry? What impact do these changes have on McDonald’s?

2.How well are these changes in customer tastes and preferences being reflected in competitive strategies in the industry?

3.What are McDonald’s strengths and weaknesses and what conclusions do you draw about its future?

4.Should McDonalds develop a separate strategy for the heavy user segment of the fast food industry?

5.What should Jack Greenberg do to grow sales, profits, and market share at McDonalds?

Hello, please answer and explain the following questions and topics regarding cell and tissue characteristics

1) Predict the effects of dysfunction in each cellular organelle

2) Differentiate the four functions of the cell membrane

3) Predict how changes in oxygen delivery to cell change cellular respiration and levels of adenosine triphosphate and carbon dioxide.

4) Predict changes in membrane potentials based on diffusion of ions

5) Link the process of cell differentiation to the development of organ systems in the embryo and the regeneration of tissues in postnatal life.

List one use of additional capital. Explain the benefit in one paragraph.

Many changes in reporting standards have been enacted as a result of financial scandals. Identify one specific change in reporting standards or requirements and explain why this is important.  Identify the change by the title of the act or section number.  

NOTE: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is the most frequently mentioned changed. It contains many individual provisions. Break it down to one provision that has not been mentioned by a classmate. There are a number of more recent changes to select from as well.

At about 12 pm, before lunch, Louisa undertakes her daily exercise workout, which involves running continuously for 20 min at ~80% of her VO₂ max.

1. List the primary sources of energy production / ATP generation during the first 30 seconds of exercise. You only need to list the sources.

During the period from 5 to 20 min there would be significant changes in the utilisation of carbohydrate and fatty acids when compared to when Louisa was sitting at her desk studying (i.e. at rest). List these changes.

Part 2b – Negative Gearing

Jake while talking to a friend (Max) at a party is informed about a topic called “negative gearing”. Tax advantages were discussed so Jake is seeking your advice. He was also told about potential changes should there be a change in Government. In your own words, explain “negative gearing” to Jake and the potential changes that may occur. In your own words, students should discuss the potential tax benefits for someone earning $100 k per year.

300 words

For each of the following questions, evaluate whether the statement is “true” or “false”. Then, provide a brief explanation to justify your answer. (40 possible points)

1. If the velocity of money increases and nothing else changes, nominal GDP will rise.
2. If the required reserve rate is 5%, bank runs will be more likely than if the required reserve rate is 20%.
3. If the required reserve rate is increased from 10% to 20%, the amount of money in society will double.
4. If the value of M1 increases and nothing else changes, the value of M2 will also increase.

4. Imagine a gene promoter is located in “closed” chromatin – meaning the gene can’t be expressed – and you wish to turn on gene expression. Describe 3 changes you can make to the DNA (or proteins that interact with DNA) to turn on gene expression. (There may be more than 3 correct answers but you only need to give three.)

5. Imagine the opposite scenario to #4: a gene is currently actively expressed and you wish to turn OFF gene expression. What changes can you make to turn off this gene?