Category: Business

Explain each country’s score for that dimension. Be sure to cite the website but do not use the exact words or quotations. To apply what you have learned, address cultural differences and similarities between employees from the three countries. (1 page)
Using the Defense Language and National Security Education Office‘s culture ready and/or other resources, research your two countries. Provide information that will assist an American company better understand each country from a cultural perspective. (1-½ pages)
No quotations are permitted in this paper. Each paragraph (except the introduction and conclusion) must contain at least one in-text citation. Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric. This is a professional paper, not a personal one based on feelings. It must be written in the third person; this means words like “I”, “we”, and “you” are not appropriate.
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https://www.hofstede-insights.com/intercultural-management

Learning Goal: I’m working on a business multi-part question and need a sample draft to help me learn.
Reading Question 12 (Aggression and Violence)
Choose 1 question from the list below to answer. If you answer more than 1 question, you will receive extra credit.
Describe the 3 important features of aggression and explain how aggression differs from violence.
What are the internal and external causes of aggression? Compare and contrast how the internal and external causes differ.
Describe both effective and ineffective approaches to reducing aggression. Which approach do you think is most effective? Why?
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Answering the reading question is worth 3 points.
A comprehensive answer (= answering ALL the parts of the question) –> 2 pts.
A copy of the chosen question along with your answer –> 0.5 pt.
A reference/citation (the following are acceptable: page number(s) in the textbook, page number(s) in the PowerPoint, video from the module, external source) –> 0.5 pt.
Extra credit if you answer more than 1 question –> 0.5 pt. per question (or 1 pt. in total).
Each answer should be around 1 paragraph long; this is a guideline, not a minimum or limit. There is no need to upload a document (but you can if you want to), you can just type your answer in the text box.
Avoid plagiarism by rephrasing the text in your own words (points will be deducted if the Turnitin score is high).
Use complete sentences and make sure to proofread your answer for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Overview
One way to improve your professional marketability is to be able to efficiently and effectively relay your personal brand to a colleague or manager. In this week’s video, you saw examples of how to give an elevator pitch in order to explain your professional story and/or personal brand in any situation. In this assignment, you will use your communication and business technical skills to create your own version of an elevator pitch.
Like your branding statement, an elevator pitch introduces you and your skills. It might include your name, what you do for a living, your area of expertise, what you would like to do, and why you are qualified to do it. Your elevator pitch should be well rehearsed since you never know when you might have the opportunity to use it.
You can also repurpose your elevator pitch in a cover letter or in a summary statement at the top of your resume.
Step 1: Create a script outlining your pitch. Your script will be around 75-100 words and should include all the elements listed below.
Required elements for your elevator pitch:
Identify your audience: peer, manager, HR manager, etc.
Introduce yourself: name, who you are (student, job title, etc.)
Provide a clear, concise summary of what you do. This will include, but not be limited to, your personal brand statement. It could also include some of the following: job duties, skills, strengths, volunteer work, and/or school experience.
Explain what you want: goals, career advancement, building your professional network, etc.
Finish with an invitation to connect: Business card, email, and social media username.

Be sure to read all instructions.
Glengarry Glen Ross depicts two days in the lives of four real estate salesmen, who are supplied with names and phone numbers of potential clients (leads) rationed out by the office manager. They are not selling well. Blake (Alec Baldwin) is sent by Mitch and Murray (the owners of the real estate office) to motivate the salesmen.
Watch the Glengarry Glen Ross clip. You will find it in the “Unit 3: The Renaissance module.” (Please note: The clip contains profanity. It is not meant to offend, but to illustrate some ideas about Machiavelli.)
If you haven’t already, read Machiavelli, Selections from The Prince, in the “Unit 3 Primary Source Exam PDFs” module.
Answer the following in your essay:
How does the film clip illustrate Machiavelli’s ideas about power?
Would Blake (Alec Baldwin) be considered a successful ruler in Machiavelli’s view? Why or why not?
How would you react to being treated as Blake treats these salesmen?
Regardless of your reaction as his employee, would Blake achieve his goals? Why or why not?
Your essay will be graded on the following:
All parts of assignment are answered.
Ideas demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the topic.
Writing is clear and organized.
Essay is at least 400 words. (It can be longer if you want.) Word count is not arbitrary. It is meant to help you expand on your ideas.
You’ve provided your own opinion. No outside research is necessary.
How to save and submit your essay:
Write your essay in software such as Microsoft Word for PC or Mac.
Make sure your file is .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
Name your file with your last name and file type (example—Smith.doc)
Please note: if you use Pages, you must save your file as a PDF. File—Export to—PDF
If you use Google Docs, you must save your file as a PDF. File—Print—Destination—Save as PDF. Then click Save, and choose where you want to save it.
Post your paper here by the date and time listed here and in the Course Schedule. You must submit your paper here. No essays will be accepted in class or by email.
Be sure to save a copy of your work

Draft a Pro forma on an Office Based Lab (OBL) for a medical group of nephrologists in San Diego, CA. Include an opening statement clarifying that the pro forma is based on assumptions, averages, and estimates. Use the following data attached to draft a complete pro forma outlining revenue projections based off 3-9 vascular procedures per day and a 3-day, 6 hours per day work week. With the average revenue of those procedures being $1800 per case. Outline expected GPM and NPM over the period of one month, one quarter, and annually. Use Volume and Revenue reports provided. Using Charges and Revenue reports attached for VHC, Include a carve-out for the Vascular Health Clinic (VHC) operating within the space 2 days per week. Does 1 Operating room and 2 recovery bays allow you to see 9 vascular patients in a day? If so, if the average throughput is 40 minutes, with 25 minutes being utilized in the OR, how many hours will be required to see all 9 patients. Outline the COGs associated with an Office Based Lab to include rent, utilities, professional fees, computer/internet, Insurance, labor expenses (Staff wages/benefits), Repairs/Maintenance, and Medical Supplies. Use Budget provided.
Using the figures attached and the revenue determined from above, outline the average cost per day, month, and annually. Calculate the percent of revenue for each of the COGs outlined below. Also include a column for MGMA’s National Benchmarks for Vascular Access Centers in California in 2024
Monthly COGS: Rent:$4,600
Utilities: $2,200
Professional Fees (Accounting, Payroll): $140
Computer/Internet: $3,460
Insurance:$379
Wages and Benefits: $39,336
Repairs/Maintenance (Build Out $75,000 first 12 months): $6,250
Medical Supplies: $18,500
Total. $74,865
Calculate the Gross Profit Margin and Net Profit Margin. Discuss the profit generated in detail from the core operations of the business.
Calculate the average gross revenue per procedure.
Outline ongoing expenses related to rent, utilities, salaries, and administrative costs and discuss opportunities to reduce costs. Include a staffing pro forma summary outlining the following staff working for 4 hours a day, three days a week. Calculate staffing costs associated with a 4 hour a day 3 days a week. 1 LVN: $35.00 per hour
1 Intra – Op RN: $45.00 per hour
1 Recovery RN: $45.00 per hour
1 Surgical / US Tech: $35.00 per hour
1 Radiology Tech: $42.00 per hour
1 Physician: $330 per hour
Renovations will need to be done to the space to accommodate ADA requirements. These modifications include moving an OR door, removing walls, relocating an electrical box, building out additional storage space in the recovery bay, new flooring, and paint. Factoring in a $75,000 renovation cost, calculate and project cash flow to determine if the business will have enough cash to cover its expenses and investments over a 12 month period. Include a break-even analysis of the business. Include data to support the point at which the OBL’s revenue will equal its total expenses, resulting in neither profit nor loss. Identify the minimum revenue needed to cover costs and start generating profits.

2100-2400 content words, not including title page, abstract and reference page. Essay must adhere to strict format, the details of which were uploaded below.

Chapter 3 in our book outlines the theories and thinking around ethics in business. We will merge those ideas (or contrast them) with one of the most famous statements about corporate profit maximization in American cinema.

Text book: https://openstax.org/details/books/business-law-i-essentials
In the iconic 80’s film, Wall Street (Starring Michael Douglas, Charlie & Martin Sheen, and Daryl Hannah), the character Gordon Gecko (this is pre-Geico Gecko BTW), states: “Greed is Good”….. Here is famous speech spawning this mantra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVxYOQS6ggk
Your task, using Chapter 3 of the book, write a short essay using at least 5 of the bold terms in the chapter to counter Gordon’s Gecko’s thesis “greed is good” speech. Consider how a broader perspective could also be beneficial to business (i.e., looking beyond profit maximization/greed). Please also put the terms you use in bold or ALL CAPS for easy counting. Be sure your essay is unique and does not mirror any others in the class. (3 pts)

Today’s business environment requires competency in managing risk and selecting business strategies based on a company’s internal and external analyses.
In this task you will act as a consultant for the company in the given scenario. As you complete the task, think about the materials you encountered in the course or past projects you may have worked on that required evaluating risks and conducting risk analyses. You will be required to apply your understanding to discuss risks and rewards of the market entry; analyze the company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT); and recommend business strategies.A U.S. fishing boat manufacturer is known throughout the United States for its innovative approach to product design, lean manufacturing, and responsive customer service since its start three years ago. The mission statement of the company is “We will provide the most innovative customer-driven design and growth in the industry.” The founders’ ideals for the company are described in the vision statement: “We will be the most sustainable company in the industry.” The company’s ethical statement that guides all conduct and decision-making is “We will make decisions that are sustainable for customers and the environment.”
The company’s founders have created an organizational culture of innovation in which employees and founders are considered equal partners. The founders have provided incentives for employees’ creative ideas and created testing laboratories where customers use the products and provide design feedback. The founders have also invited innovators in other industries, such as gaming and information technology, to improve on the designs.
The company’s organizational structure is decentralized and provides all employees with decision-making responsibilities. All company decisions are evaluated by all employees to ensure that everyone is committed to the decisions. Additionally, all employees can access the company founders at any time for collaboration, shared decision-making, or relationship building.
The company has identified an emerging global market opportunity in India for its products. Successful sales in India could represent a critical moment for the company if the company establishes strategic partnerships that will increase the likelihood of product success. The founders hope to capture profits and market share and expand into other parts of Asia within the first year of selling products in India.
Research indicates market potential for the company’s sales in India because of the importance of the fishing industry in the country. Fishing and aquaculture are primary industries in the coastal regions of India. Economic zones have been established to support the over 14 million people who are an important part of the fishing industry. This industry makes up 1% of the nation’s gross domestic product and 6.56% of global fish exports (Department of Fisheries, 2019).
The company’s goal of the market expansion is to be the first foldable fishing boat manufacturer in India. An origami-inspired foldable fishing boat is the company’s most popular product. This boat comes designed as a plastic carrying case that unfolds into the water like an origami paper boat. This boat is suitable for use in calm water, and the boat can be recycled. The product retails for USD$200.
Traditional fishers in India use nonmechanized boats, which would be ideal for the foldable boat’s entry into the market. Laws and regulations surrounding the use of nonmechanized boats favor importing foldable boats, which would be easy for fishers to carry from home to the water. The business climate in India is open to new partnerships to improve the fishing experience for those who preserve the natural ecosystem with nonmotorized boats. The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) promotes the use of natural fishing equipment to reduce disruption to the fishing ecosystem in India (National Fisheries Development Board, n.d.).
The U.S. boat manufacturer’s founders met with the NFDB to request an endorsement for their foldable boats because of the product’s sustainable design and net-zero environmental impact. The founders discovered that the NFDB would only endorse the boat if it was made of plastics used in India in order to reduce the waste products in the nation’s landfills.
This endeavor would require the U.S. company to make a significant investment in India. The company would need to purchase or build a manufacturing facility, or it would need to contract with a facility owner to secure a manufacturing location. It would need to employ Indian workers. Lastly, the company would need to manufacture a new foldable boat made from used plastics in India with an environmentally friendly waterproof coating.
The new foldable boat could be designed in several ways, and the company would need to test a series of plastic products and waterproof coatings to determine which would be suitable for fishers in India. The fishers range in age from 13 to 70, so the design would need to be comfortable and portable enough for all fishers in this target group.
The company decides to hire Indian fishers to help design the product to reach this market. These fishers will provide qualitative, open-ended conversations and data that will be valuable in communicating the product’s features and benefits to other fishers. The product will be tested by a variety of fishers who represent different sectors of the fishing industry, different regions, and different cultural segments. Testing will provide generalizable qualitative data about the product’s use and effectiveness.
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. The similarity report that is provided when you submit your task 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.
Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).
A. Describe two internal or external risks the given company encounters when entering the emerging market described in the scenario, including how each risk impacts the company.
B. Conduct a written SWOT analysis of the company in the given scenario by doing the following:
Note: Your analysis should be in written format rather than a chart or graph.
1. Describe two internal strengths of the company, including why each is considered a strength.
2. Describe two internal weaknesses of the company, including why each is considered a weakness.
3. Describe two external opportunities for the company, including why each is considered an opportunity.
4. Describe two external threats to the company, including why each is considered a threat.
C. Select two of the following business-level strategies you will recommend for the company and explain how each strategy you recommend is supported by the SWOT analysis results in parts B1–B4.
• low-cost leadership
• focused low-cost leadership
• differentiation
• focused differentiation
• integrated
1. Justify one of your recommended strategies from part C by explaining in detail how the strategy will benefit the company in the new market.
D. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
E. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Please answer the questions related to business law, please follow the instructions and always cite. When using content from other sources including the required textbook, always paraphrase using your own words and then use in-text referencing.

Question
For this week, please watch the following two lectures from Professor Roger Strickland:
Karl Marx/Socialism

Capitalism/Adam Smith

Provide 3 things that were insightful to you within these lectures. Do you feel that democratic political systems provide a more favorable environment for international businesses to succeed? Why or why not?