CASE STUDY
Christopher aged 12 (White UK), Amy aged 8 (dual heritage Caribbean/White UK) and Kerry aged 3(dual heritage Caribbean/White UK) have been removed from their mother (White UK) who is an alcoholic and who attacked Christopher in a drunken rage after Amy disclosed sexual interference by him.
The children do not have the same father and Kerry’s father, Andy (UK born Caribbean) recently left the family home after social services discovered he has sexual offences against children. (This was brought to light when Andy’s other child Mary aged 14 went to social services and informed them about her father and abuse in the family. This is the basis of the previous task above). Their maternal grandfather (White UK), is also a sex offender and it is suspected that he has had unsupervised contact with the children. The maternal grandmother (White Irish), suffered from psychotic illness throughout her life and is currently in hospital.
Amy and Kerry are also displaying sexualised behaviour and Christopher is vey aggressive. He has bitten the foster carer and has been excluded from school for hitting other children and sexual interference with another child.
Amy and Christopher are not doing well in school in any event. They are not learning and are shunned by the other children. The foster care finds faeces about the house and suspects it is Christopher, who has also been discovered hording food in his bedroom.
Kerry is showing signs of developmental delay. She does not give eye contact, she head bangs and does not like to be touched. She was extremely distraught to be removed from her mother and absolutely will not accept comfort from the foster carer, but occasionally will do so from Christopher and Amy.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
1. Your impressions of the children’s attachment style
2. How the world and adults may seem to the children?
3. How you would engage with the children in light of this?
4. What type of assessments would the children need and by whom?
5. What would be their care needs in the short and long term?
6. The advantages and disadvantages of separating the children or keeping them together.
7. How would you consider the children’s contact with family members
In: Nursing
Ask the user for the name of a car maker. Display the oldest and newest car from that maker. Modify your display to include the VIN of the car. Format the output in columns of 15, 25, 5, and 18.
| Standard Input | Files in the same directory |
|---|---|
Toyota |
|
Required Output
What car make are you looking for?\n
Oldest Toyota\n
Toyota MR2 1985 WAUFFAFL2CN997894\n
Newest Toyota\n
Toyota Venza 2013 WAUEH54B01N735764\n
| Standard Input | Files in the same directory |
|---|---|
Chevrolet |
|
Required Output
What car make are you looking for?\n
Oldest Chevrolet\n
Chevrolet Corvair 1960 1N6BF0KM1FN003702\n
Newest Chevrolet\n
Chevrolet Colorado 2012 WVWAA7AJ4BW878497\n
| Standard Input | Files in the same directory |
|---|---|
Lamborghini |
|
Required Output
What car make are you looking for?\n
Oldest Lamborghini\n
Lamborghini Murciélago 2002 3GYFK66N43G898137\n
Newest Lamborghini\n
Lamborghini Reventón 2008 ZHWGU5BR6EL542311\n
| Standard Input | Files in the same directory |
|---|---|
Kia |
|
Required Output
What car make are you looking for?\n
Oldest Kia\n
Kia Sephia 1996 1N6AA0CC7CN222465\n
Newest Kia\n
Kia Forte 2012 2V4RW3D14AR530852\n
| Standard Input | Files in the same directory |
|---|---|
GMC |
|
Required Output
What car make are you looking for?\n
Oldest GMC\n
GMC Jimmy 1992 1YVHZ8BA1A5450350\n
Newest GMC\n
GMC Yukon 2013 1FTFW1E82AK523715\n
| Standard Input | Files in the same directory |
|---|---|
Volvo |
|
Required Output
What car make are you looking for?\n
Oldest Volvo\n
Volvo 850 1995 JH4KC1F95FC996591\n
Newest Volvo\n
Volvo S60 2011 WA1DGAFE7ED674601\n
Heres cars.txt that you wanted:
make model year Ford Expedition 2003 Mazda B-Series 1989 Ford Freestar 2003 Hyundai Elantra 2001 Hyundai Entourage 2008 Chevrolet Camaro 2011 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2006 Chevrolet Blazer 1996 Chevrolet Aveo 2005 Chevrolet Corvette 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 Dodge Avenger 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix 1973 Mitsubishi Outlander 2011 MINI Clubman 2011 Suzuki Aerio 2007 Dodge Dakota Club 1992 Chevrolet Astro 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage 1994 Porsche 944 1991 Hyundai Elantra 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis 1998 Volkswagen Golf 2001 Jaguar XJ Series 2005 Toyota Echo 2005 GMC Safari 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 2000 Chevrolet Cobalt 2005 Jeep Patriot 2008 Mazda Navajo 1991 Chevrolet Malibu 2001 Saab 900 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis 1998 Hummer H1 2004 Subaru Loyale 1993 Jeep Wrangler 1999 Ford Mustang 1994 Austin Mini Cooper S 1963 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2006 Honda Civic 1997 Plymouth Voyager 1994 Ford Club Wagon 1997 Audi 5000S 1984 Saturn VUE 2003 Oldsmobile Achieva 1994 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 1997 Lexus ES 1992 Cadillac Allante 1992 Hyundai Tiburon 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix 1965 Ford Focus 2000 Mitsubishi Chariot 1987 Chrysler Prowler 2001 Land Rover Discovery 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 1984 Ford Bronco 1984 Hyundai Accent 1996 Volkswagen Routan 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2003 GMC Terrain 2010 Ford F150 2009 GMC Sierra 2011 Dodge Ram Van 1500 2000 Chrysler 300 2009 Oldsmobile Achieva 1997 Land Rover Discovery 2008 Toyota 4Runner 2002 Porsche 911 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser 2002 Land Rover Defender 1994 Chevrolet Lumina 1997 Audi TT 2002 Chrysler Town & Country 2009 Nissan Frontier 2000 Toyota Tercel 1997 Buick Riviera 1997
I would prefer the sorting algorithm types like Bubble and Selection searches if you can. If you want car-list.txt, I can't put it in the question because it was too long. Make sure this in Java and also have notes on the program and the right formatting, thank you.
In: Computer Science
Tom Hruise was an entertainment executive who had a fatal accident on a film set. Tom’s will directed his executor to distribute his cash and stock to his wife, Kaffie, the real estate to his church, The First Church of Methodology, and the remainder of his assets were to be placed in trust for his three children. Tom’s estate consisted of the following:
| Assets: | ||
| Personal assets | $ | 1,040,000 |
| Cash and stock | 24,200,000 | |
| Intangible assets (film rights) | 72,500,000 | |
| Real estate | 15,200,000 | |
| $ | 112,940,000 | |
| Liabilities: | ||
| Mortgage | $ | 3,400,000 |
| Other liabilities | 4,300,000 | |
| $ | 7,700,000 | |
|
a. Tom made a taxable gift of $5.30 million in 2011. Compute the estate tax for Tom’s estate. (Refer to Exhibit 25-1 and Exhibit 25-2.)(Enter your answers in dollars, not millions of dollars.) |
||
In: Accounting
Recent trends in globalization have forced businesses around the world to more keenly focus on profitability. This trend is also present in Japan, where historical links between banks and businesses have traditionally blurred the goals of firms. For example, the Japanese business engineering firm, Mitsui & Co. Ltd., recently launched “Challenge 21”. A plan directed at helping the company emerge as Japan’s leading business engineering group. According to a spokesperson for the company.” [ This plan permits us to] create new value and maximize profitability by taking steps such as renewing our management framework and prioritizing the allocation of our resources into strategic areas. We are committed to maximizing shareholder value through business conduct that balances the pursuit of earnings with socially responsible behavior.” Ultimately, the goal of any continuing company must be to maximize the value of the firm. This goal is often achieved by trying to hit intermediate targets, such as minimizing costs or increasing market share. If you as a manager- do not maximize your firm’s value over time, you will be in danger of either going out of business, being taken over by other owners (as in a leveraged buyout), or having stockholders elect to replace you and other managers. Source: “Mitsui & Co., Ltd. UK Regulatory Announcement: Final Results.” Business Wire, May 13, 2004.
Questions
1. What is (Challenge 21 ) plan of Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
2. What were the objectives of the management of Mitsui & Co., Ltd
. 3. What are the threats of not maximizing a firm’s value.
In: Economics
Recent trends in globalization have forced businesses around the world to more keenly focus on profitability. This trend is also present in Japan, where historical links between banks and businesses have traditionally blurred the goals of firms. For example, the Japanese business engineering firm, Mitsui & Co. Ltd., recently launched “Challenge 21”. A plan directed at helping the company emerge as Japan’s leading business engineering group. According to a spokesperson for the company.” [ This plan permits us to] create new value and maximize profitability by taking steps such as renewing our management framework and prioritizing the allocation of our resources into strategic areas. We are committed to maximizing shareholder value through business conduct that balances the pursuit of earnings with socially responsible behavior.” Ultimately, the goal of any continuing company must be to maximize the value of the firm. This goal is often achieved by trying to hit intermediate targets, such as minimizing costs or increasing market share. If you as a manager- do not maximize your firm’s value over time, you will be in danger of either going out of business, being taken over by other owners (as in a leveraged buyout), or having stockholders elect to replace you and other managers. Source: “Mitsui & Co., Ltd. UK Regulatory Announcement: Final Results.” Business Wire, May 13, 2004.
Questions
1. What is (Challenge 21 ) plan of Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
2. What were the objectives of the management of Mitsui & Co., Ltd .
3. What are the threats of not maximizing a firm’s value.
In: Operations Management
Deflation refers to the phenomenon of a negative inflation rate. (In 2004, the inflation rate was negative in Hong Kong and we say Hong Kong suffered deflation in 2004.) Many people regard deflation as bad. Can you explain why? Is deflation sometimes good (at least for some people)? (6%)
Q2
People complained about ‘negative real interest rates’ in the early 1990s, and again since 2009. Can real interest rates be negative? How can that be so? (4%)
In: Economics
ACQUISITION PROGRAM
Acquisition of Varta AG (Germany)
In 2002, Rayovac acquired the consumer battery business of Varta AG
of Germany. Varta was the leading European-based manufacturer of
general batteries and 86% of its revenues were generated in Europe.
Some overlap in Latin America permitted combined operations which
solidified Rayovac’s market lead outside of Brazil. Too, the
complementary geographic distribution of the firms’ production
facilities and distribution channels was expected to yield greater
access to global sourcing and generate cost savings of $30-40
million per year.
Acquisition of Microlite (Latin America)
In 2004 Rayovac acquired Microlite SA, the largest producer of
consumer batteries in Brazil and owner of the Rayovac brand name in
Brazil. It immediately realized a 50% market share in Latin
America’s largest consumer market. Rayovac replaced Microlite’s
management team with Rayovac veterans who reduced costs, increased
efficiency, improved product packaging, and raised prices 16%. The
Microlite business was also undercapitalized and losing money. It
was considered by lenders to be a high risk and, consequently, paid
very high interest rates. Rayovac immediately recapitalized the
business, replacing high interest-rate loans with lower interest
rate Rayovac-backed debentures. As a result of the acquisition,
Rayovac expected to increase total Latin America revenues by
approximately 50% in 2005.
Acquisition of 85% of Ningbo Baowang (China)
Located inNinghai, China, Ningbo Baowang was a major exporter of private label branded batteries. The company also sold its Baowang brand throughout China. Rayovac acquired the Chinese firm in 2004, hoping both to increase its presence in the rapidly growing Asian market and to add a low cost manufacturing subsidiary from which it could export Rayovac and Varta brand batteries to global markets. Rayovac replaced Ningbo’s management with its own to implement Rayovac process controls and management policies more efficiently. It also installed new manufacturing equipment that would allow it to produce over one billion Rayovac branded batteries a year beginning in 2005.
Explain how this acquisition program helps Rayovac to capitalize upon its strengths and opportunities and neutralize its weaknesses and threats.
In: Finance
During 2014 to 2025, U.S. population is projected to grow by close to 8.6%, from about 319 million to 346 million. The population under age 18 is projected to grow by only 5%, while the population aged 65 and over is projected to grow by 41%. (The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections from 2014 to 2025, Association of American Medical Colleges, Submitted by: IHS Inc. April 5, 2016) In 2011, the baby boom generation, or those people born between 1946 and 1964, which comprises approximately 75 million individuals, will begin to turn 65. By 2030, it is projected that approximately 70 million people, or 20% of the population, will be older than 65 (U.S. Census Bureau, 1996). Older adults, defined as people aged 65 years and older, possess greater cancer incidence and mortality rates compared to younger people. Approximately 60% of all cancers occur in the older adult population, resulting in an incidence rate that is 10 to 11 times higher than in the younger population (Ershler, 2003; Yancik & Ries, 2004). The risk of developing cancer is 8%–9% in people age 40–59, with a dramatic increase in risk of 20%–30% in people older than 60 years of age (Malik, 2004). According to Edwards et al. (2002), if current cancer incidence rates were applied to the population projections for the next five decades, the number of patients with cancer would double from 1.3 million to 2.6 million between 2000 and 2050 because of population growth and aging. These projections have a direct impact on future health care in research, practice, and educational settings (Cancer and the Aging Population, Diane G. Cope, PhD, ARNP, BC, AOCNP) Other facts: Total Oklahoma population: 3,751,351 (Population Demographics for Oklahoma 2017 and 2016 content provided by the US Census bureau for the years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, 2016).Number of new cases of cancer (cancer incidence) is 454.8 per 100,000 men and women per year (based on 2008-2012 cases). Question: It appears that the above scenarios present a business opportunity to build a not-for-profit cancer hospital or clinic in Oklahoma. Is it a creative idea - Why or why not?
In: Finance
1.) Company Zeta bought new office furniture in the year 2000. The purchase cost was 62426 dollars and in addition it had to spend 14941 dollars for installation. The furniture has been in use since April 21st, 2000. Zeta forecasted that in 2015 the office furniture would have a net salvage value of $1000. Using the US Accelerated Depreciation Schedule, estimate the value of depreciation recorded in the accounting books in the year 2004 if the company decided to sell the furniture on June 5th (of 2004). (note: round your answer to the nearest cent and do not include spaces, currency signs, or commas)
ANSWER: 3454.44
2.) Company Omega bought new petroleum refining equipment in the year 2000. The purchase cost was 174324 dollars and in addition it had to spend 14582 dollars for installation. The refining equipment has been in use since February 1st, 2000. Omega forecasted that in 2030 the equipment would have a net salvage value of $10,000. Using the US Straight Line Depreciation Schedule, estimate the value of depreciation recorded in the accounting books in the year 2004 if the company decided to sell the equipment on August 5th (of 2004). (note: round your answer to the nearest cent and do not include spaces, currency signs, or commas)
ANSWER: 9445.3
In: Accounting
In: Economics