Explore the topic of whether Apple may have violated antitrust laws. Your task is to write a concise essay, no more than 2 page double-spaced, discussing this issue using cases discussed in Chapter 19 of our textbook that are applicable.
The textbook is Law,Business and Regulation by Shannon located on this website https://www.shannonweb.net/
Chapter 19 specifically is this link: https://www.shannonweb.net/lbr/chapter-nineteen-antitrust/
Please consider the following points in your analysis:
Provide a brief overview of antitrust laws and their purpose.
Identify any cases from chapter 19 of our textbook that are relevant to Apple situation.
Analyze the facts of these cases and how they may or may not apply to Apple’s practices.
Discuss whether Apple’s action could be considered a violation of antitrust laws based on the legal principles outlined in the relevant cases.
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Title: Apple and Antitrust Laws: A Case Analysis of Potential Violations
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“Assessing Risk and Return: A Comparison of CAPM and Arbitrage Pricing Theory and the Impact of Leverage on Beta and Required Rate of Return”
By the due date assigned, respond to the discussion questions below and submit your responses to the Discussion Area. By the end of the week, comment on your classmates’ responses.
Respond to the questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading.
Support your answers with examples and research and cite your research using the APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible.
Tasks:
Answer the following questions:
To determine how well an investment is doing, it is important to take into account its return and risk. Rational investors seek to obtain the highest amount of return from an investment with the least amount of risk. The CAPM and the arbitrage pricing theory are alternative methods of identifying the risk and return relationship in an investment or groups of investments. What are the similarities and differences between the two models? In your opinion, which model would be most appropriate for evaluation of a portfolio of investments? Why? Which method would you recommend for a single investment project? Why? Provide your rationale using examples.
When a firm uses debt in its capital structure, it is referred to as a leveraged firm and this concept is referred to as financial leverage. Operating leverage refers to a firm’s fixed costs of production. The higher the fixed costs, the greater the degree of operating leverage that is being employed. How does the degree of operating and financial leverage affect the beta of a firm? For a firm just beginning operations, what recommendations would you make about the use of debt in the capital structure? How would these recommendations affect the company’s beta coefficient and the investors’ required rate of return? Would your recommendations change if the firm were a long-established operation? Why or why not? -
My Professional Nursing Goals: Pursuing the Nurse Practitioner Degree at Azusa Pacific University
-Describe your professional nursing goals.
-Articulate your personal definition of nursing and the concept of career opportunities in this field.
My professional nursing goal is a desire to pursue the Nurse Practitioner degree program at Azusa Pacific University, which will help me better serve my community.
This will give me greater independence and self-sufficiency as it applies to nursing. I am grateful for the provided curriculum, tools, and skills the academic program endowed me with. It is my belief that nursing is a privilege and a calling. I aspire to give selfless support and care with humility, compassion, and empathy. Therefore, I am eager to increase my knowledge and skills to achieve my purpose in life as a Nurse Practitioner.
At APU, educational opportunities are bound for every student, including adult learners like me returning to school. As a student nurse at APU, I am positive that I will gain the knowledge, skills, and mentorship from a dedicated group of faculty members, with an outstanding reputation in educating healthcare providers. After reviewing the testimonies of graduates from the APU website, I have found without a doubt that at APU, I will be exposed to a unique learning experience in a stimulating community service-oriented environment.
It is my aspiration to further my education at APU, as I believe learning should be a continuous process. I also believe my personal qualities and the skills I possess will surely aid me in fulfilling your requirements and, with great anticipation, make me a prime candidate at Azusa Pacific University. -
Mini Professional Portfolio Draft Jstudent_ReflectionPhilosophySpeechEngagement_062521
Your mini professional portfolio draft should include the following items:
Self-Reflection and Assessment Checklist draft
Educational Philosophy Draft
Elevator Speech Draft
Family Engagement Outline Draft
Submission Requirement:
Submit your mini professional portfolio as a Microsoft Word document or an electronic portfolio.
Use professional language with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation in each mini professional portfolio item.
An alternative to the portfolio template is an electronic portfolio – Hiration. Access this FAQ article to learn how to create an account.
Use the Writing Lab for timely feedback to help you fine-tune your deliverable before you submit it for grading.
Grammarly is available to assist you with proofreading your work.
Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:
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Critical Analysis of Trends and Their Impact on Society
REQUIREMENTS
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Critical Analysis for Each Topic
Write a critical analysis for each of the three books you have selected related to the corresponding topics.
Summarize each trend and its impact on society as supported by each publication.
Summarize risks described in each publication that are associated with each trend’s implementation, including the likelihood, severity, and mitigation strategies for each of the risks identified.
Describe how each trend applies to the experiences you have had in your academic or professional life.
Justify how aspects of each trend can be implemented in an organization, using research to support your claims.
Identify the indicators of successful application of each trend, including any organizational strategies, goals, or key performance indicators (KPIs) that would be positively affected if the trend were successfully implemented in an organization.
Evaluate the short-term benefit or long-term application, the level of market applicability, and organizational relevance for each trend, providing details from each publication to support your claims.
Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
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“Riding the Cosmic Rollercoaster: A Review of Travis Scott’s Astroworld” Travis Scott’s highly anticipated third studio album, Astroworld, has finally arrived and it’s a wild ride from start to finish. Drawing inspiration
Research several hip-hop album reviews from Pitchfork (https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/), Rolling Stone (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews), or other well-renowned journalistic publications of choice and, using those reviews as archetypes, write a 400-600 word review of a hip-hop album of your choice.
Excellent album reviews will have some historical context (i.e., comparing similar previous albums by that artist and other artists) and a well-written narrative that includes all or nearly all of the tracks on the album.
Some questions to ponder: Why is this album successful or unsuccessful? How does it compare to other similar albums? Which metaphors or similes would you use to describe some of the musical aspects? Which tracks catch your attention and why? How does the album flow from one song into another?
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Reflection on Course Objectives Title: Reflecting on the Skills and Information Learned in this Course
This discussion will give you an opportunity to reflect on our course objectives and think critically about the new skills and information you will be taking with you.
Please answer the following questions in your discussion post and respond to at least two of your classmate’s posts with feedback:
1 What skills/concepts did you feel were most useful for you to learn from this course?
2 What new information would you want to be added to a future version of this course – is there anything you would take out?
3 Include one interesting fact/topic that you learned in this course and will find relevant in your future studies/career.
Taking the time to think about the new skills and information you have learned this semester will help you concretize this new information and carry it forward into your professional life. Good luck! -
“The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete”: Exploring the Complexities of Child Abuse and Neglect Through Film Analysis and Response Study
Exploring Child Abuse and Neglect Through the Lens of
“The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete”: A Film Analysis and Response Study
Project Aim:
• Provide a brief overview of the film “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete.”
o Available for streaming: YouTube, Google Play, Amazon and Apple TV for less than $4
• Summarize the portrayal of child abuse and neglect in popular culture.
• Offer analysis on the broader implications of this research.
Project Narrative:
Child abuse and neglect are critical issues with significant consequences for the well-being and
development of children. To better understand the portrayal of these issues in popular culture and how
it impacts our perception, this research project will focus on the film “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister
and Pete.” This film presents a compelling narrative centered around two young boys, Mister and Pete,
who face the challenges of neglect and abuse while struggling to survive in a harsh New York City
environment. Through a systematic analysis of the film and responses to key questions, this research
aims to shed light on the complexities of child abuse and neglect as portrayed in contemporary cinema.
In efforts to delve deeper into the concepts of child abuse, please respond to at least 3 of the following
prompts:
• How does the movie portray the emotional and psychological effects of child abuse and neglect
on Mister and Pete? What coping mechanisms do they develop, and how do these mechanisms
evolve throughout the film?
• The character of Alice, a neighbor who helps Mister and Pete, plays a significant role in their
lives. How does her involvement shed light on the importance of community support in
addressing child abuse and neglect? What impact does she have on the boys’ lives?
• Explore the contrast between Mister and Pete’s home lives and their experiences during the
summer when they are on their own. How does this juxtaposition highlight the severity of their
situation and the importance of intervention in cases of neglect?
• The film touches on the concept of breaking the cycle of abuse. What opportunities for breaking
this cycle do the characters encounter, and how do they respond to these opportunities? Do you
think they succeed in breaking the cycle in the end?
• Reflect on the ending of the film. How does it leave the audience feeling about the characters’
futures and the broader issue of child abuse and neglect? Does the film offer any hope or
solutions?
Project Structure:
• Minimum 5 page requirement (cover page and bibliography count separately)
• Response to at least 3 of the provided discussion prompts
• APA or MLA style; 12pt font; 1 in margins; Double Spaced
• Use at least 4 Academic Resources for citations research articles; legal statutes; text books; etc.
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“The Impact of Outsourcing on Local Culture: A Case Study of Nike” “The Globalization of Outsourcing: Examining the Effects on Local Culture through the Lens of Nike”
Target a multinational corporation/international company and the practice of “outsourcing” to third world countries. Some examples of MNCs (multinational corporations) would be Nike, General Motors, Ford, Microsoft, and Fender Music. Research its effects on local culture. Write a summary and analysis of 500-750 words and include the following:
How does global stratification impact local culture? What are the positive and negative effects?
How does global stratification impact the United States? What are the positive and negative effects?
Who is the biggest “winner” in this situation? Explain.
Use the GCU Library to locate two to three academic sources to support your content.
I have included an example of this assignment for reference.