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Please type down your response after reading the paragraphs.  (at least 5 sentences long, 150-200 words) I...

Please type down your response after reading the paragraphs.  (at least 5 sentences long, 150-200 words)

I think this is a very controversial topic but also, an hypothetical one. Who knows if everything could turn out fine and make this one of the greatest innovations of all time? Who knows if it's going to be a 'failure'?

In my point of view, dealing with AI is tricky. I feel that nothing should ever be done to reach the limits, specially when dealing with technology. However, it has to be done between the limits and be controllable. In the video, Sam Harris tells us that year after year we will improve our machines and eventually build machines that are way smarter than we are and that, eventually, they can improve by themselves. At this point, I feel like we've already crossed our limit and are susceptible to have an "intelligence explosion" and get this situation out of control. In this sensitive scenario, we should opt for the safer option and take our time to reevaluate our improvements so far and make it a slow process so that we can assure that none mistake or action is taken that can harm us in the future.

At this point and when talking about AI, risks and safety should always be concerning and always going to be present. As a consequence, our generation should realize that this is a big deal and reflect about it and decide (each time they want to make another improvement) if the risks that they are going to take are worth threatening our future existence and safety. In conclusion, I don't think there's a yes or no to this question and topic. However, it's definitely something that, in my point of view, needs to take its time and constantly reevaluate our situation, improvements, risks, but more importantly, our safety in a near future.

In: Psychology

1. The majority of the customers (~80%) of Rolls Royce are entrepreneurs, people who are running...

1. The majority of the customers (~80%) of Rolls Royce are entrepreneurs, people who are running their own businesses, and these are mainly self-generated rather than inherited money. What marketing strategy will Theodore Levitt suggest to Rolls Royce as T. Levitt argues that modern transportation and communication technologies are facilitating the convergence of certain tastes and preferences among consumers? ?

A. Standardized marketing strategy

B. Diversified marketing strategy

C. Segmented marketing strategy

D. Local marketing strategy

2.

Rolls Royce seems to be successful in its market segmentation by adjusting its marketing mix from segment to segment. What are two main segments that transcend national borders for Rolls Royce?

A. Entrepreneurs; business owners

B. Entrepreneurs; show-business stars

C. business owners; investors

D. aristocrats; entrepreneurs

3.

As Rolls Royce expands to markets in the US, Asia, Middle East, and Europe, the company changes ___________ of its cars to match consumer needs depending on cultural differences and national product standards.

A. tires

B. technology

C. colors

4.

Rolls Royce enters a foreign country by setting its network of dealers. This _____ strategy determines the means Rolls Royce chooses for delivery of its cars to customers, which is also a critical element of any firm’s marketing mix.

A. distribution

B. pull

C. push

D. pricing

5.

Based on the video, we could conclude that perhaps, one of the main factors contributing to the success of Rolls Royce in over 40 countries characterized by diverse cultural environment is __________________________.

A. cross-cultural literacy

B. the same marketing message

C. hiring only local managers

D all of these

6.

Consumers use __________________________ as a cue when evaluating any luxury product, including Rolls Royce, which benefits from nearly universal positive _______________.

A. country of origin; price effects

B. country of origin; source effects

C. price; source effects

D. price; country of origin effects

In: Economics

Create a supply and demand graph illustrating the scenario, the shock, and the predicted effects on...

Create a supply and demand graph illustrating the scenario, the shock, and the predicted effects on wages and employment:

Scenario #1

Airbnb has housed over 150 million guests in over 65,000 cities since 2008. Do a bit of research on what Airbnb is and how cities and the hotel industry has been responding to it. Using standard supply and demand graphs from the course, model the labor market for hotel workers, pre-Airbnb, and show how Airbnb has likely affected the market.

Scenario #2

We all love to go to little, local ice cream shops. Many of these places hire teenagers over the summer to serve these delicious treats for us. Suppose that a new minimum wage bill comes online this summer, raising the minimum to $10/hour. Create two graphs: 1) model the market for these ice cream shop workers and how shop owners will likely respond to the minimum wage increase immediately after it happens; 2) model what would happen if a company starts using very cheap robot ice cream servers.

Scenario #3

Research and find specific examples of immigrants working as a) substitutes for U.S. workers and b) compliments to U.S. workers. Make sure you put the correct graph with each story.

Scenario #4

Many parts of the U.S. have a shortage of IT workers... not enough people are trained in these fields. Model the market for IT workers. What would happen if a new training program was targeted toward people in Appalachia who have a hard time finding work... the program trains this group to be IT technicians.

Scenario #5

You are looking at the labor market for young, childless males seeking work with low-paying employers (i.e. Wal-Mart). With a supply and demand graph, show the effects of expanding the EITC to these workers. Illustrate an initial equilibrium (before EITC), the shift due to the new EITC expansion, and point out the wage they get paid from the employer and the additional “pay” they get due to the EITC.

In: Economics

You work for a small accounting firm in Halifax and are filling in as a temp...


You work for a small accounting firm in Halifax and are filling in as a temp during the winter
semester. It is February 5th 2020 and you are working on the January month-end accounting
file for a local mobile tire installation and repair business called The Good Rubber Company
(GRC) which has just opened. The following events happened during its first month of
operations.
1) On January 10th, GRC purchased $7,500 worth of inventory (new tires) from suppliers, on
account.
2) GRC also began its tire rotation and changeover service, collecting $110 from each of the 45
customers serviced that month.
3) At the beginning of the month GRC purchased a van and equipment for $30,000. GRC paid
$3,000 cash, and financed the rest from the supplier.
a) The interest rate on the outstanding balance is 5%, due annually (first payment of interest
and principle is PAYABLE NEXT January).
b) The estimated useful life of both the van and equipment is 10 years with no residual value
4) GRC was founded on January 1st with a cash investment from the one owner of $30,000 in
exchange for 3,000 shares.
5) Additionally, it sold eight (8) gift cards for $110 each, that can be redeemed for 1 service
each, at any point in the future. At the end of the month two (2) gift cards had been
redeemed / used.
6) GRC made a payment of $2,500 to its suppliers on January 15th, the remainder is due on
February 15th
.
7) The GRC paid $2,400 for a 1-year insurance policy to cover the Van used in operations as
well as general liability.
8) The owner of the company is also the operator (employee) and has elected to take a
monthly salary of $2,000. At the end of the month none of it had been paid.
General Journal entries for 1-3 have been completed (but not adjusting entries), please record
all the remaining necessary journal entries for the month of January. If no entry is required for
an event, please note it.
After this is complete please record all adjusting entries, update the general ledger (T-accounts)
and prepare an adjusted trial balance, income statement, and statement of financial position
for January 31st (please use the template provided, it is already formatted and some formulas
are already included) the company uses straight line depreciation. Do not worry about current
or non-current assets and liabilities for this month.
I will prepare a statement of cash flows, so you do not need to worry about that, however I am
concerned that our client will not understand the statement of cash flows, as this is the first
time they have received formal financial statements. Could you please prepare a professional
memo that explains the purpose of the cash flow statement, and the main business activities
that are included. It would be helpful to include examples for each business activity.
Bonus: Calculate the Return on Assets (ROA) for the month

In: Accounting

The following Table shows the top twelve product categories ofbilateral trade between the US and...

The following Table shows the top twelve product categories of bilateral trade between the US and Canada for the year 2010. In view of this table answer the questions that follows.

Merchandise Trade between US and Canada: Year 2010

US Exports to Canada

Value ($billions)

US Imports from Canada

Value ($billions)

Motor Vehicles

$20.6

Oil & Gas

$63.9

Motor Vehicle parts

$19.3

Motor Vehicles

$36.5

Agricultural Construction Machinery

$7.3

Petroleum/Coal Products

$15.0

Iron/Steel/Ferroalloy

$6.7

Motor Vehicle Parts

$11.9

Basic Chemicals

$6.1

Nonferrous Metal

$10.3

Petroleum /Coal Products

$5.7

Pulp/Paper/Paperboard

$8.0

Resin/Synthetic Rubber/Artificial Fiber

$5.7

Basic Chemicals

$7.5

Plastic Products

$4.9

Aerospace Products & Parts

$6.3

Oil & Gas

$4.6

Aluminum

$6.0

Engines/Turbines/Power Transmission Equipment

$4.4

Iron/Steel/Ferroalloy

$5.4

Aerospace Products

$4.4

Pesticides/Fertilizers/Agricultural Chemicals

$4.4

Pharmaceutical Medicines

$4.0

Plastic Products

$4.1

2a) Based on the table above, what was the value of total trade between the US and Canada in 2010? Show your calculations.

2b) What percentage of the total trade described above in the table was intra-industry trade? Show the industries you think were engaged in intra-industry trade and show your calculations.

2c) What percentage of the total trade wasinter-industry trade? Identify the industries that were engaged in inter-industry trade and show your calculations.

2d) Calculate Inter-industry Trade Index for each of the industries you identified in question (2b). Show your calculations in detail.

2e) Which industry had the highest intra-industry index? Also indicate if the balance of overall

US trade was positive or negative in 2010; Explain how you know and show calculation.

In: Economics

From a business perspective, discuss .... --why is it important to understand agency relationships? --what is...

From a business perspective, discuss ....

--why is it important to understand agency relationships?

--what is the relevance of an agent?

--who is considered an agent AND who can be an agent?

In: Economics

Should investors who made money from “investing” with Madoff be forced to give up their gains...

Should investors who made money from “investing” with Madoff be forced to give up their gains to com- pensate those who lost monies

In: Accounting

Today, there remains strong philosophical and political opposition to the Affordable Care Act, which continues to...

Today, there remains strong philosophical and political opposition to the Affordable Care Act, which continues to be challenged both legislatively and in the courts. Because of this opposition, the full story of the ACA is far from being completed. Given the perspective gained this course, where do you see healthcare in the US say, ten years from now? What predictions can you formulate? What would you like to see?

In: Nursing

AACN BSN Essential VIII clearly calls for BSN graduates to appreciate nursing history and its impact...

AACN BSN Essential VIII clearly calls for BSN graduates to appreciate nursing history and its impact on today's professional nursing practice. As you consider your future professional nursing practice, tell us how you will share stories and lessons from nursing history with your nursing colleagues; and how lessons from nursing history will impact your own future nursing practice.

In: Nursing

Researchers are interested in the mean age of a certain population. Let us say that they...

Researchers are interested in the mean age of a certain population. Let us say that they are asking the following questions: can we conclude that the mean age of this population is different from 30 years? If the sample mean of 10 individuals drawn from that population is 27and the population variance is 20. Make a confidence interval of the mean

A.

1.96 , -1.96

B.

24.23 ,29.20

C.

24.23 , 29.77

D.

2.77 , -2.77

In: Statistics and Probability