1. Discuss whether the following are strong arguments. If you consider them weak, explain why.

1. We need to protect American jobs. Therefore, we need stricter laws to keep illegal aliens from crossing the United States–Mexico border.
2. We shouldn’t be making such a big deal about football players and concussions. After all, look at all the people, especially kids, who get concussions falling off their bicycles and no one is arguing that we should ban bicycles!

3. People need to pass a driving test to get a license to drive a car. People should also have to take a parenting test and get a license before they can have a child. After all, parenting is a greater responsibility and requires more skill than driving.
4. We should allow fraternities on our campus. After all, they provide volunteers to do a lot of charitable work.
5. My dog Rex growls only at people who are untrustworthy. Rex growled at Bob when he brought me home after our date. Therefore, I should not trust Bob.
6. If you’re going to buy a new car, you should buy a Toyota Camry. They’re one of the safest cars on the road, according to Consumer Reports.
7. Abdul is a freshman at state community college. All freshmen at state community college are residents of Texas. Therefore, Abdul is a resident of Texas.

Good argument

8. Marijuana use should be legal in the United States. After all, both Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush as much as admitted that they had used marijuana.
9. God is all powerful. God is all good. Terrible things happen to people through no fault of their own. Therefore, God does not exist.
10. You should stay away from Gloria because she’s a troublemaker.

2. Identify the unstated premise(s) in each of the following arguments. Evaluate each of the arguments. Does leaving out the premise weaken or change the argument?

1. Maria is a single mother. We should reject her application to the pre-med program.
2. Buck’s father is a successful doctor and a graduate of State University. Buck should do well in the pre-med program.
3. If you want to save money, buy your textbooks on Amazon.com instead of the college bookstore.
4. Cats don’t bark. Therefore, Friskie doesn’t bark.
5. If you’re traveling in Europe you should buy a rail pass instead of renting a car.
6. I hear you’d like to do a semester in an African country. Given that the only languages you speak are Portuguese and German, you should consider doing an internship in Angola or Mozambique.
7. I wouldn’t trust Ben around children. I hear he was abused as a child.

1. Identify the conclusion and premises in the argument in this advertisement. Evaluate the argument.

2. What is the objective of this ad? Is the ad effective in meeting its objective? Discuss the strategies, including rhetorical devices and fallacies,

You should explain the confidence intervals you create along with explanations of the meaning of your answers and business implications for each problem.

Scenario:

You have been asked once again to study the mean tuition at private universities throughout the United States. You will also again study the proportions of universities throughout the United States that regularly award more than 50% of their students some form of financial aid. The specific questions you will be asked to answer are stated below. In addition, appropriate sample data for the studies you will be accomplishing is given below. Answer the following questions concerning the situations posed.

The organization for which you are working in your study of private university tuition has been quite impressed with your work. Its CEO has a relative who works for the Major-League Baseball Players’ Union. Your services and abilities have been recommended to union leadership. You have been asked to perform a study that will result in a comparison of the average salaries per player for major league baseball teams. This information will be needed as historical data to be used in upcoming labor negotiations. The average player salary data for two recent years for all 30 major league baseball teams is shown below in appendix two. At the 1% level of significance, has the average player salary increased from the first year to the second year? For the purposes of the study, you may assume that this data is sample data drawn from a much larger population of teams. Once again, should the procedure you choose to accomplish this task allow for it, construct a 99% confidence interval for the difference in the mean salary per player from year one to year two. Explain the meaning of this interval.

Appendix Two (Salaries)

Year

Team Two One New York Yankees $7,663,361 $6,862,918

Philadelphia Phillies $4,055,455 $3,393,916

Boston Red Sox $4,581,533 $4,196,967

Chicago White Sox $3,458,400 $4,501,832

Chicago Cubs $4,630,693 $4,675,883

St. Louis Cardinals $4,416,937 $3,342,380

San Francisco Giants $2,899,400 $2,391,955

New York Mets $3,765,567 $3,916,288

Detroit Tigers $4,434,909 $4,148,959

Atlanta Braves $3,680,180 $2,693,161

Minnesota Twins $2,664,878 $1,934,886

Los Angeles Dodgers $4,334,605 $4,371,154

Los Angeles Angels $4,223,942 $4,110,408

Texas Rangers $2,402,506 $1,991,413

Baltimore Orioles $1,684,182 $1,995,760

Tampa Bay Rays $2,297,365 $1,594,997

Colorado Rockies $2,926,721 $2,554,035

Seattle Mariners $3,377,771 $3,270,666

Cincinnati Redlegs $2,153,075 $1,748,586

Milwaukee Brewers $2,937,499 $3,562,592

Toronto Blue Jays $1,825,987 $2,829,826

Houston Astros $3,464,718 $3,610,588

Oakland Athletics $1,469,254 $1,740,764

Washington Nationals $1,685,950 $1,349,305

Kansas City Royals $2,621,263 $1,820,423

San Diego Padres $ 959,165 $1,720,590

Arizona Diamondbacks $2,168,853 $3,015,390

Florida Marlins $1,327,968 $ 868,261

Cleveland Indians $2,007,420 $1,905,804

Pittsburgh Pirates $ 790,167 $1,201,117

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The political and military alliance by which the Macedonians united Greece under their own rule was known as

Select one:

a. the Macedonian League

b. the Delian League

c. the League of Corinth

d. the National League

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Regardless of the specific form of government under which they lived, classical Greeks valued most highly

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a. democracy

b. rationality

c. freedom

d. individualism

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Greece in the Classical Period consisted of

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a. many competing empires: Athenians, Spartan, Dorian, Corinthian

b. independent city-states united by the threat from Persia

c. small-city states in mainland Greece, the Aegean Islands, and Asia Minor

d. all Greek speaking peoples, whever they lived

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The Homeric epics describe

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a. the wars between the Greeks and Persians

b. the wars between Athens and Sparta

c. the origins of the Olympic Games

d. the capture of Troy by the Greeks

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Aristarchus of Samos was unusual among Hellenistic astronomers because

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a. he believed that the earth revolved around the sun

b. he believed the sun revolved around the earth

c. he used telescope to make astronomical observations

d. he worked in Alexandria rather than Athens

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The decisive Greek military victory over the Persians at Salamis was won by

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1. the Spartan phalanx

2. the Athenian fleet

3. the Corinthian navy

4. all of the above

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In comparison to the comedies of Aristophanes in the 5th Cen BC, the New Comedy was

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a. more concerned with fantasy and science fiction

b. more politically pointed and journalistic

c. more democratic

d. more focused on mistaken identities, improbable occurances, and romantic entanglements

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Panhellenic festivals in ancient Greece included

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1. national memorial days to honor those killed in wars.

2. devout expressions of the entrepreneurial spirit.

3. open invitations to other peoples to join the feasts.

4. athletic contests with religious overtones

86. Which market is attractive to Japanese pharmaceutical companies because of its growth rate?

a. China b. Indonesia c. EU d. United States

87. Born global firms are more likely to be:

a. Fast-food franchises b. Service firms c. Subsidiaries of multinational companies d. High-tech start-ups

88. Japanese firms tend to begin internationalization by entering Asian & European markets first, then proceed to enter the U.S. market.

a. True b. False

89. Global companies are advised to have strong positions in:

a. Developed countries b. Developing countries c. Developed and developing countries d. Europe, Japan, and the United States

90. Which IS NOT a common characteristic of markets in developing countries compared to markets in developed countries?

a. Steady growth b. High growth rates c. Higher risks offset by higher returns d. A growing middle class

91. Market growth in developing countries may exceed growth in developed countries often as a result of higher population growth.

a. True b. False

92. Eastern European countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic have proven less problematic to Western marketers than Russia.

a. True b. False

93. Lead markets are usually:

a. Home markets of global competitors b. Major growth markets world-wide c. Major growth markets regionally d. None of these are true

94. Must-win markets are located exclusively in triad countries and are defined as crucial to global market leadership.

a. True b. False

95. Research suggests that the psychic-distance paradox may be more common among producers of standardized products than among producers of customized products.

a. True b. False

96. What IS NOT a micro-indicator of market size?

a. Number of farms b. Population growth rate c. Electricity consumption d. Scientists and engineers

97. Firms often choose markets similar to their home market because:

a. They provide the greatest growth potential b. There will be no surprises c. Domestic success will be more easily transferable to such markets d. All of these statements are true

98. Which of the following would affect a decision to enter a group of countries in a single geographic region?

a. Economies of scale b. Critical mass c. Geographic proximity d. All of these would affect the decision

99. Triad markets should be judged on their standalone attractiveness and their lead market status, whereas all other markets should be judged solely on their standalone attractiveness.

a. True b. False

100. What would NOT be a reason for a company like Starbucks to engage in overseas expansion?

a. Greater potential sales. b. Starbucks has consumers who travel internationally c. Starbucks could spread its risk across countries d. New markets are a good source of immediate profits

I need an introduction and conclusion for the following paragraph please. Intro should be between 10-15 sentences and conclusion should be between 5-10 sentences

One thing that sets London and Washington, D.C. apart is their history. These cities developed on very different time lines. London, for example, has a history that dates back over two thousand years. It was part of the Roman Empire and known by the similar name, Londinium. It was not only one of the northernmost points of the Roman Empire but also the epicenter of the British Empire where it held significant global influence from the early sixteenth century on through the early twentieth century. Washington, DC, on the other hand, has only formally existed since the late eighteenth century. Though Native Americans inhabited the land several thousand years earlier, and settlers inhabited the land as early as the sixteenth century, the city did not become the capital of the United States until the 1790s. From that point onward to today, however, Washington, DC, has increasingly maintained significant global influence.

Another difference between the two city concerns their cultural life and heritage. While Washington, DC, has the National Gallery of Art and several other Smithsonian galleries, London’s art scene and galleries have a definite edge in this category. From the Tate Modern to the British National Gallery, London’s art ranks among the world’s best. This difference and advantage has much to do with London and Britain’s historical depth compared to that of the United States. London has a much richer past than Washington, DC, and consequently has a lot more material to pull from when arranging its collections. Speaking of theaters, London wins this comparison, too, both in quantity and quality of theater choices. With regard to other cultural places like restaurants, pubs, and bars, they also have some differences, While London may be better known for its pubs and taste in beer, DC offers a different bar-going experience. With clubs and pubs that tend to stay open later than their British counterparts, the DC night life tend to be less reserved overall.

The two cities also differ in cultural diversity. Perhaps the most significant difference between the resident demographics is the racial makeup. Washington, DC, is a “minority majority” city, which means the majority of its citizens are races other than white. In 2009, according to the US Census, 55 percent of DC residents were classified as “Black or African American” and 35 percent of its residents were classified as “white.” London, by contrast, has very few minorities—in 2006, 70 percent of its population was “white,” while only 10 percent was “black.” However, things are changing rapidly for London. According to UCL, 1/3 of Londoners were born abroad, and 200 languages are spoken in the city.

Please answer All of following questions

1. Given an initial equilibrium in the money market and foreign exchange market, suppose the Federal Reserve decreases the money supply of the United States. Under a floating exchange rate system, the dollar would:

2. Which of the following is not a potential disadvantage of freely floating exchange rates?

3. Proponents of freely floating exchange rates maintain that:

4. A potential limitation of freely floating exchange rates is that:

5. A potential limitation of freely floating exchange rates is that:

​​​​​​6. A potential limitation of freely floating exchange rates is that:

7. To temporarily offset an appreciation in the dollar's exchange value, the Federal Reserve could ____ the U.S. money supply which would promote a (an) ____ in U.S. interest rates and a ____ in investment flows to the United States.

As a policy instrument, currency devaluation may be controversial since it:

On May 23, 2013, a 160-foot span of the Skagit River Bridge on I-5 north of Seattle collapsed moments after upper bridge supports were struck by a tractor trailer with an oversized load. The truck made it safely across, but two other vehicles fell into the water 24 feet below. Three people were rescued without major injuries. The bridge was constructed in 1955 and designed for an expected life of 50 years.

The Skagit River Bridge is rated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as functionally obsolete—it is not designed to today’s standards, but it is not necessarily unsafe. The steel element could cause collapse. There are about 18,000 fracture critical bridges throughout the United States, build mostly between the mid-1950s and late 1970s. Modern construction methods are much more resilient to damage.

In 2007, the I-35W bridge carrying traffic over the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Paul collapsed suddenly during rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring 145. The Minnesota bridge, completed in 1967, was also a fracture critical bridge and was classified as structurally deficient by the FHWA. Structural deficiency indicates that the bridge has one or more defects in its support structure or deck and therefore requires maintenance, repair, and eventual rehabilitation or replacement.

The nation’s 611,845 bridges have an average age of 43 years, and almost 23% are rated as either structurally deficient, functionally obsolete, or both. The FHWA calculates that more than 30% of U.S. bridges exceed their 50-year design life. The required fiscal investment for reconstruction and renovation poses a significant challenge for federal, state, and local governments—but some progress is being made. Decisions on how to allocate funding to upgrade and replace deficient bridges are influenced by both economic and non-economic factors.

• The Skagit River Bridge carries an estimated 71,000 vehicles a day and is a main commercial route between the United States and Canada. How would you calculate the economic impact of the catastrophic failure of the bridge? Compare the economic impact to commuters versus commercial traffic.
• What factors should be considered when engineers determine whether to either rehabilitate or replace a deficient bridge?
• The Federal Highway Administration released $1 million in federal emergency funding the state of Washington the day after the I-5 bridge collapse and almost a month later allocated $15.6 million in federal funding to help rebuild the bridge. Discuss the ethical dilemma of state and local governments that have aging infrastructure to repair before tragedy strikes, but insufficient funding to make the repairs.
• Both of the bridges described here were routinely inspected and deemed safe for use. Discuss how this inability to predict structural failures complicates the job of transportation officials.

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Scenario/Summary

Chocoberry (CB) is a major independent importer and processor of cacao beans from West African countries. They sell to major chocolate manufacturers in Europe and the Americas.

CB roasts and grinds the cacao beans offering chocolate liquor to the major candy makers and block liquor to small candy shops. Chocolate liquor is what most consumers know as baking chocolate—dark and bitter. In later years, CB has pressed some of the liquor to produce cocoa powder and cocoa butter—a high fat, white component that can be added to chocolate to render it smoother. Cocoa powder could be further processed to form the base for beverages and coatings. Q & Q, Neshey, Cadmerry, and Hershel added sugar to the liquor to form dark chocolate, which was not the most popular product. But the blending of sugar, liquor, and cocoa butter produced milk chocolate, one of the most popular food products ever. The candy makers made and distributed their milk chocolate products almost everywhere—and continue to expand their offerings.

Raw material and ingredient supplier CB, meanwhile, has been watching this gradual transformation from fun to health food; pondering the issue of how to take advantage of this revolution. To determine its future strategy in the new universe of chocolate and cocoa, CB must determine the potential for a new family of added-value chocolate or cocoa-based products among consumers in the United States and, later, other countries. To start, the United States would be a target market to determine if one or more product concepts might be feasible.

Your Role/Assignment

You are a consultant who has been engaged by CB to create and evaluate their alternatives.

The following are some areas your report should address.

Idea Generation

What techniques will you propose to CB to generate ideas that can be developed into viable concepts?

Of the many methods for ideation offered in contemporary literature, which represents the best for CB in this situation, and why?

Who might be selected to perform the ideation, and why? Why might you not select certain groups to perform the ideation?

Having screened the ideas to a select few, how are concepts generated from the ideas, and when?

Idea Evaluation Once the ideas are generated, how might they be evaluated to maximize the number that has the greatest potential and to minimize the probability of rejecting excellent ideas?

Enumerate the criteria that might be applied to appropriately assess the ideas and to eventually rank them according to their potential for CB.

Who would conduct the evaluation and why?

Focusing on the select few concepts, what are the evaluative criteria that might be used to isolate the one or two that should be recommended for further development?

Who would conduct the concept evaluation and with what tools?

WHAT COMPANY HAS THE MOST ETHICAL BUSINESS CULTURE?

The answer is Chick-fil-A. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Chick-fil-A is a privately-held company that prides itself on demonstrating high business ethics, anchored by being closed on Sundays to spend time with family and friends. Despite being closed one-seventh of the time, Chick-fil-A has surpassed Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) as the largest chicken quick-service restaurant (QSR) in the United States by revenue. This is shocking because there are only about 2,200 Chick-fil-A’s in the nation, compared to KFC’s 4,500. Total annual revenues for Chick-fil-A are about $5 billion.

Each Chick-fil-A restaurant averages more than $4.4 million in annual sales, more than three times KFC’s average at $1 million. In fact, Chick-fil-A’s average sales per restaurant is highest of all restaurants in the United States, with the number two chain being Whataburger, which generates $2.7 million per restaurant, a mere 61 percent of Chick-Fil-A. In terms of direct chicken restaurant rival firms, Chick-fil-A dominates in annual per-restaurant sales, toppling direct competitors Zaxby’s ($2.3 million), El Pollo Loco ($1.9 million), Bojangles’ ($1.8 million), Popeyes ($1.4 million), Boston Market ($1.4 million), and Wingstop ($1.1 million).

About 65 percent of Check-fil-A’s business is through its drive-thru where employees stand outside the restaurant taking orders on tablets. Research shows that Chick-fil-A employees say “thank you” 97 percent of the time; customers report that employees have a pleasant demeanor and smile in 9 out of 10 visits. The company’s employee retention rate is exceptionally high. Chick-fil-A has the second-highest rate of accuracy at the drive-thru of all restaurants, getting orders right 95 percent of the time, second only to Carl’s Jr.’s accuracy rate of 97 percent, in a recent study.

The only aspect of business where Chick-fil-A does not rank highly is in speed of service. The average wait time at Chick-fil-A’s drive thru is 4 minutes and 16 seconds, which is about 31 seconds longer than the average drive-thru wait time. But all in all, Chick-fil-A is an exemplary triple-bottomline company

Questions
1. Describe the business culture at Chick-fil-A.
2. To what extent does Chick-fil-A’s culture account for Chick-fil-A’s performance?
3. How would you grade Chick-fil-A’s triple-bottom-line? Why?
4. Should Chick-fil-A change its policy and be open on Sundays since all its major rivals are open
on Sunday? Why or why not?