...measures present in this approach. Analyze the advantages over classic paper solicitations. 2. Analyze whether or not your company has as much of a chance of having its bid accepted as a much larger corporation (e.g., Boeing) does. Support your analysis. 3. Speculate on how you would negotiate during the contract award process once your solicitation is accepted. 4. Determine the value of your most favored customer or class of customers to GSA. Analyze its impact on your small business. 5. Compare and contrast the advantages of being a small company over being a lager firm (e.g., Boeing) in terms of contract administration and management. 6. Assess the different marketing methods used to market to the federal government. Select three (3) most effective methods you would use to market your product or service to the U.S. government. Provide a rationale for your selection. 7. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. • Include a cover page containing the title of the...
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...measures present in this approach. Analyze the advantages over classic paper solicitations. 2. Analyze whether or not your company has as much of a chance of having its bid accepted as a much larger corporation (e.g., Boeing) does. Support your analysis. 3. Speculate on how you would negotiate during the contract award process once your solicitation is accepted. 4. Determine the value of your most favored customer or class of customers to GSA. Analyze its impact on your small business. 5. Compare and contrast the advantages of being a small company over being a lager firm (e.g., Boeing) in terms of contract administration and management. 6. Assess the different marketing methods used to market to the federal government. Select three (3) most effective methods you would use to market your product or service to the U.S. government. Provide a rationale for your selection. 7. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. • Include a cover page containing the title of the...
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...role does entrepreneurship play in the economy? Who stands to gain from the success of individual entrepreneurs? How do other parties benefit? It inspires new business ventures that support wealth building and future prosperity; A lot people who are unemployed will find jobs that are more flexible and challenging, working for big and small businesses. 3. When did American business begin to concentrate on customer needs? Why? World War II; The reason was more intense competition, which gave consumers more choices. Under those circumstances, meeting customer needs became an imperative for business success. 4. How do nonprofit organizations compare to businesses? What role do nonprofits play in the economy? How do they interact with businesses? Their primary goals are not to make profits like businesses but to improve the quality of others. They have a role in the economy because they do still employ and make revenue like business and spread nationwide. 5. What are the factors of production? How can economies grow when one or more of the factors is weak? Natural Resources, Capital, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship. It appears as though entrepreneurship is the most important with the examples of China and Russia failing while places like Hong Kong and the United States flourish. 6. What are the 5 dimensions of the business environment? Discuss the key elements in each area as they relate to U.S.-based businesses. Economic- advertisement policy, discovery of new...
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...property values(erodes the qualities that began attracting new people in the first place • Displacement of that community(renters(prices go up, tenants are pushed out • Arrival of new investment, new spending power, and a new tax base(increased economic activity • Rehabilitation, housing development, new shops and restaurants(higher-wage jobs (previous residents may benefit(but mostly to well-educated newcomers • Some local economic activity(forced out either by rising rents or shifting sensibilities • Industrial activities that employ local workers(viewed as a nuisance or environmental hazard • Local shops may lose their leases under pressure from posh boutiques and restaurants • Physical changes(older buildings are rehabilitated and new construction occurs • Public improvement to streets, parks, and infrastructure(new arrivals often push hard to improve the district aesthetically(codify new standards through design guidelines, historic preservation legislation, and the use of blight and nuisance laws • The social, economic, and physical impacts of gentrification(serious political conflict(exacerbated by differences in race, class, and culture • Earlier residents may feel embattled, ignored, and excluded from their own communities • New arrivals are often mystified by accusations that their efforts to improve local conditions are perceived as hostile or even racist • Low-income people are rarely the winners b) Compare and account for the different...
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...January 22, 2013 Professor Carlotta Burnette Abstract During the course of this paper it will describe the role of business in the economy, compare and contrast the roles of for-profit and nonprofit organizations in the economy. This paper will also discuss the impact of current fiscal and monetary policy on the economy as well as outline a strategy for accessing global markets. By the time you the reader are done reading this paper you will have some knowledge on the impact of certain organization’s level of social responsibility on a stakeholder group. Describe the role of business in the economy. To understand fully the role that business plays in today’s economy we first have to understand the word business. Business according to Business Dictionary, (2011): Business is An economic system in which goods and services are exchanged for one another or money on the basis of their perceived worth. Every business requires some form of investment and a sufficient number of customers are to whom its output can be sold at profit on a consistent basis. The foundation of a healthy community is a sustainable and diverse economy that is able to generate wealth for community members, businesses, and all those who interact within the community. That wealth provides income-earning opportunities for members, contributes to the quality of life, makes the community an attractive place to live and reduces poverty and crime - thereby achieving the vision of a healthy community. Economic...
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...American Military University SOCI 220 January 29, 2012 Video Games and the Effect on Children The popular culture subtopic I choose that interests me is video games and the effects on children. To start my research I need to find articles, both peer-reviewed and popular source, to gather information. I used both the internet and the online university library and searched terms such as video games and children, popular culture and video games, video game addiction, and video game violence. Listed below are some of the numerous sources I discovered. I choose a small sampling of the sources available, briefly explained their relevance, gave a short overview of the article, completed a quick pro and con review and lastly I completed a compare and contract of the source against two other sources. | Source 1 | 1) Source Title | The Effects of Video Games on Children | 2) APA-formatted citation for source | Gentile, D. A. (2004). The effects of video games on children: What parents need to know? Pediatrics for Parents, 21(6), 23-25. | 3) Source Evaluation | Peer-reviewed journal | 4) Relevance of source to Subtopic | This article shows the effects of gaming and that excessive time spent playing video games can have a negative effect on children. | 5) 3-5 sentence description of source | This article discusses the fact that video games can have both a positive and negative influence on children. It discusses the need for parents to monitor the games their children...
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...Schmalleger. (2014) Criminal justice: a brief introduction (10th edition). NJ: Pearson Education. ISBN: 978-0-13-300979-8 Packets: Not required Supplies: Any materials students may need to record information in face to face classroom setting AND access to internet for research projects. Additional Materials: None. Closed Reserve: None. ITS Resources: http://www.cotc.edu/faculty-and-staff/it-support/Pages/index.aspx Student Services: http://www.cotc.edu/student-life/Pages/default.aspx Library: http://www.cotc.edu/libraries/Pages/default.aspx College-Wide Policies: 1. Assessment -- As part of COTC’s campus-wide assessment initiatives (quality assurance program), samples of student performance such as test results, projects, papers, etc. may be used. The data gathered will not identify individual students and are not related to the student’s grade for the course, but will be used to improve student learning at COTC. 2. Disability -- Any student who has need for accommodations due to a disability must first register with the Office for Disability Services (ODS). Please call ODS at 740-366-9441 to discuss your needs and the procedures for getting accommodations. Students then must notify the instructor of their authorized accommodations, preferably within the first week of class. For online information about the Office for Disability...
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...country and provide some background information on this country. The Obama administration passed a health care bill that takes the U.S. part of the way towards a government-controlled system. However, it’s no secret that health care costs are increasing out of control in this country. Research says, as individuals we spend more per person on health care than both food and housing. Insurance premiums are multiplying much faster than inflation, which prevents economic growth and leaves businesses with less money to provide raises or hire more workers. While the quality and availability of medical care in the United States remains among the best in the world, many wonder whether we'd be better off adopting a universal government-controlled health care system like the one used in Canada. America doesn’t have universal health coverage; over 37 million people are without health insurance and approximately 53 million are underinsured, which means that they are inadequately insured in the event of a serious illness. Universal health care is a term that refers to a government system meant to ensure that every citizen or resident of a region that has assess to the required medical services. Thirty years ago there wasn’t a significant difference in the provision of health care between the U.S and Canada. However, Canada, by contrast, not only offers all of its residence comprehensive health care, but it does so at a far lower cost than in the U.S. Since 1971, the healthcare systems have moved...
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...of a country’s economy. It signifies the monetary value of all goods and services within a time span of a year. The compilation of this data amount is considered to be the most reliable of financial statistics. This data is used to determine if the U.S. economy is growing more quickly or more slowly than the quarter or the year before. GDP is also used to compare the size and growth rate of the economies throughout the world. Economic production and growth has a large impact on nearly everyone within that economy. When you have a strong economy it will show through low unemployment and wage increases within businesses. A significant change in GDP most often has a major effect on the stock market. An unhealthy economy typically means lower profits for companies resulting in lower stock prices. Negative GDP growth is also one of the factors used to determine whether an economy is in a recession. There are basic methods for calculating the GDP that include the income approach and the expenditure approach. The expenditure approach calculates GDP by combining consumer goods, business goods, imports and exports and government goods. It focuses on finding the total output of a nation by finding the total amount of money spent. With the income approach, GDP is determined by calculating the total the income received by all producers in the country. Consumption is the largest part of the GDP including expenditures of durable and non-durable goods and services produced by a country....
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... James H. Vricos, Professor LEG505 – Government Contract Law November 19, 2012 * Assignment 3: Acquisition Planning Due Week 6 and worth 200 points Civilian agencies obligated over $135 billion in fiscal year 2010 for services--80 percent of total civilian spending on contracts. Services acquisitions have suffered from inadequate planning, which puts budget, schedule, and quality at risk. For this assignment, review GAO Report titled, “Acquisition Planning: Opportunities to Build Strong Foundations for Better Services Contracts,” GAO-11-672, August 9, 2011, located at http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d11672.pdf. Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you: 1.Compare and contrast how the listed agencies, such as the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Homeland Security (DHS), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), have carried out acquisition planning. The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have set requirements for acquisition planning to balance any oversights with time and administrative burden. These agencies require written acquisition plans that are closely aligned with the elements defined by the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR). The establish guidelines state that cost estimates and requirements documents must be prepared...
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...through legislation or by judges through binding precedents. On the other hand, a court is tribunal that has the mandate of passing legal judgments between various disputing parties, and ensuring the administration of justice in criminal, administrative and civil issues in accordance with the rule of law. Both laws and courts have vital roles all other sectors of given nation including political and economic sectors. This paper compares the roles of laws and the courts in the contemporary business environments, the similarities and differences of federal and Michigan’s state court structure, an analysis of judicial review concept and how laws affect the auto industry. Roles of laws and courts in the contemporary business environments Laws enhance economic growth by allowing free competition among businesses that exists in a given state. These provisions of free competition sensitize businesses adopt necessary competing strategies such as producing high-quality products or services. The law protects businesses from unfair competition through inspecting the quality of most produced products, and regulating their market prices. Laws also define ways in which a business can receive compensation especially when a business or its property(s) are destroyed by another business, and also protecting businesses from incurring unnecessary losses after a breach of contract. Consecutively, laws protect businesses from adverse activities such as robbery and corruption, through ensuring the perpetrators...
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...than Tuesday morning. Week 2 Discussions and Assignment Proteach-need the discussions by Thursday and responses I will provide later by Saturday and assignment by Sunday or no later than Monday please. Need at least one preferably 2 APA cites to maintain an A+ grade. Thanks!! To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation: 1. Change Rationales Find two articles about organizations going through change. Provide a complete APA citation for each article. Answer the following questions and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. • What is the rationale presented for the changes? What are the internal and external pressures considered in the change? • Compare and contrast the rationales from each article. What are the commonalities presented? Are some presented as more legitimate than others? • To what extent are single versus multiple rationales utilized? What conclusions do you draw from this? 2. Force Field Analysis Find at least one significant article related to either downsizing, implementation of a new technology, or a merger or acquisition. Provide a complete APA citation of the article. • What are the key driving forces? What are the key restraining forces? • Prepare a force field analysis graph (see Figure 5.9 from your text). • Think about how to implement the change by increasing drivers or reducing restraints. • Describe and discuss the change in terms of the force field...
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...than Tuesday morning. Week 2 Discussions and Assignment Proteach-need the discussions by Thursday and responses I will provide later by Saturday and assignment by Sunday or no later than Monday please. Need at least one preferably 2 APA cites to maintain an A+ grade. Thanks!! To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation: 1. Change Rationales Find two articles about organizations going through change. Provide a complete APA citation for each article. Answer the following questions and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. • What is the rationale presented for the changes? What are the internal and external pressures considered in the change? • Compare and contrast the rationales from each article. What are the commonalities presented? Are some presented as more legitimate than others? • To what extent are single versus multiple rationales utilized? What conclusions do you draw from this? 2. Force Field Analysis Find at least one significant article related to either downsizing, implementation of a new technology, or a merger or acquisition. Provide a complete APA citation of the article. • What are the key driving forces? What are the key restraining forces? • Prepare a force field analysis graph (see Figure 5.9 from your text). • Think about how to implement the change by increasing drivers or reducing restraints. • Describe and discuss the change in terms of the force field...
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...importance of metrics to evaluate and compare how well the privately and publicly operated prisons provide services, the structure and form of oversight and accountability to insure punishment is just and fair, and the measurement of cost and efficiency. To be sure, many of these issues are crucial even in the absence of a privatization debate. However, because there are impassioned proponents and opponents on both sides of the issue, the prison privatization literature has provoked both earnest debate and fractious polemic. One might expect that the importance of this topic would have elevated prison privatization research and encouraged the funding of large scale studies. In fact, there are very few studies comparing privately and publicly operated facilities. Segal and Moore (2002) identified about 23 U.S. cost comparison studies and fewer quality studies. Many of those studies were of questionable value. The most recent review, a meta-analysis by Lundahl et. al. (2009) only identified 12 studies of cost and quality meeting their criteria for sound methodology. Even with this limited set of privatization studies, different reviewers have come to opposing conclusions about what the research literature shows. Of the five reviews I cover, three conclude there is no difference between the cost and quality of private and public prisons, and two conclude private prisons are quite a bit cheaper to operate, and produce a similar level of quality. At the end of this...
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...1. Describe the role of business in the economy. In any economy, businesses play a huge role. Businesses are the major provider of jobs and the major drivers of economic growth in a typical economy. Businesses obtain resources such as labor and equipment, and specialize in the production of particular goods and services. As a result of business in the economy, the variety, quality, and quantity of goods and services available to consumers increases, while the prices of goods and services decrease. Because business is present in the economy, we are able to consume and enjoy many more goods and services than we otherwise could if we had to produce everything on our own. This makes for a higher standard of living and quality of life. 2. Compare and contrast the roles of for-profit and nonprofit organizations in the economy. Non-profit organizations are seen as more caring by consumers and often work very closely with businesses to improve our way of live. These organizations tend to focus more on areas such as health, art, education, and their end goal is not focused on profit. While one would typically thing that a non-profit wouldn’t have much of an effect on the economy, actually the opposite is true. Non-profits employ one in ten workers, take in revenue, and contribute in many ways to both economic stability and growth. They have become economic magnets for communities which draw in even more investment. A for-profit organization is seen as a business which is...
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