• Opportunity Cost, Scarcity, Production Efficiency, Allocative Efficiency, Incentives, Human Capital, Specialization, and Comparative Advantage

Instructions and Steps:

1. View the following 3 TED Talks (video presentations). As you watch the videos, take notes of any relevant information.

• Inside the mind of a master procrastinator | Tim Urban
  • The habits of highly boring people | Chris Sauve
  • The Art of Letting Go | The Minimalists

2. Decide which of the 3 TED Talks best responds to this question;

• • How can identifying your opportunity costs, help you make better choices?

      

Suppose you are the IT director at Just-in-Time Airfreight, and you have received authorization to hire another systems analyst. This will be an entry-level position, and the person will assist senior systems analysts on various projects involving the reservations and the human resources systems. Using the information in this chapter, draft an ad that would appear in The Wall Street Journal, local newspapers, and online. You can get some ideas by visiting monster.com, or a similar site. In your ad, be sure to describe the position, list desired skills, experience, educational requirements, and include salary and benefit information

The outbreak of Novel H1N1 flu virus in 2009 caused widespread anxiety throughout the world. However, the incidence of this flu was lower than anticipated. You may read more about H1N1 and its progress at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/cdcresponse.htm. Briefly describe the timeline of this outbreak and how it was investigated. Discuss why you think the incidence was low; include human and environmental factors that could have contributed. Be sure to support your opinions with scholarly evidence from your readings.

Managerial Epidemiology Cases and Concepts , 3rd Edition

Steven T. Fleming

1.      How do differing philosophies of science (received view or logical positivism and perceived view) influence whether nursing is considered a hard, soft, applied, or human science?

2.      Whall (2012/2005, Ch # 9)) states that “Practice is not a ‘stand alone’ phenomenon; rather, it is a direct outcome of philosophic beliefs.” What does this mean in relation to your practice as an APN? Describe assumptions you have about your philosophy of science as it relates to your practice. (DNP Essential: #1 Scientific Underpinnings for Practice; DNP Essential VIII: Advanced Nursing Practice).

1. The goal of the firm is to maximise shareholder value. How do you make it sustainable in today’s business landscape? What is value? What are the constraints on sustaining a firm’s value?
2. What are the different forms of business organizations? How do different organization forms impact control and access to financing? How will you decide on the appropriate organizational form for a business?
3. Define and explain the agency problem in terms of differences in ability to diversify risk by finance and human capital. Why does it arise? Is the problem related to ethics? What are the mechanisms available to ameliorate the agency problem?

In context of motivation, one of the pioneer theories is the Need Hierarchy Theory. Abraham Maslow formulated a theory of human motivation based on a universal hierarchy of needs in 1943. He identified five basic levels of needs. The Marketing application of this theory has been broadly identified to be in two heading:

1. Market Segmentation of the products

2. Market positioning of the products.

As a marketing manager for an FMCG brand (choose any brand) in Malaysia, demonstrate the application of the theory for identifying your market segment and positioning your product. Please ensure that your discussion is supported with relevant logic.

1.

A diploid yeast cell (2n = 32) undergoes meiosis. What will be the resulting products?

Group of answer choices

Two diploid cells with 32 chromosomes each

Four diploid cells with 32 chromosomes each

Two haploid cells with 16 chromosomes each

Four haploid cells with 16 chromosomes each

2.

In humans, sex determination involves what mechanism?

Group of answer choices

An X-chromosome mechanism

A Y-chromosome mechanism

An autosomal genic mechanism

It is currently unknown the mechanism that determine biological sex in human

You have reviewed bacteria and how they cause disease. In some cases the spread of bacterial infections is actually caused by human error. In the Microbial Pie case, you saw how improperly prepared food, poor hand washing, or improperly stored food can cause outbreaks of bacterial infections. In remote areas this could occur as well. Discuss what measures you would take in a remote area of the world where you may be sent by WHO. Remember, you have limited resources, water may be contaminated, and there is no refrigeration.

The endocrine system is a powerful system because it controls the hormones. Hormones circulate in the blood stream and control various parts of the human body. If a person has an abnormal hormone level, how can we find out that there levels are abnormal besides looking at their appearance? If a woman only produces a minimal amount of oxytocin, how can this affect her during childbirth? Also indicate where oxytocin is made and what part of the body releases oxytocin into the blood stream. What other options does the doctor have in order to successfully deliver this baby?

96. The most effective fuel source for producing ATP is

1. protein.
2. lactate.
3. glycogen.
4. fatty acid.

97. The main process in which heat is dissipated from the human body is

1. radiation.
2. convection.
3. conduction.
4. evaporation.

98. The three classifications of epithelial cells are: cuboidal, columnar, and

1. cylindrical.
2. epidermal.
3. pyramidal.
4. squamous.

99. The mineral category of electrolytes includes sodium, chloride, and

1. iodine.
2. calcium.
3. potassium.
4. magnesium.

100. Which of the following is a marketing statement that demands an immediate response from a recipient?

1. Banner ad
2. Advertorial
3. Call to action
4. Selling proposition