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Select a significant tragic event (either domestic or global) that has occurred during the last 50 years. The interactive PowerPoint in this unit provides some ideas of historical tragic events but un

Select a significant tragic event (either domestic or global) that has occurred during the last 50 years. The interactive PowerPoint in this unit provides some ideas of historical tragic events but understand that these are just ideas. After describing the event and the post-tragedy events, discuss the ethical aspects revolving around this incident. This may […]

Referring to the UMUC Haircuts Case Study, Myra, the owner, has asked you if outsourcing some of the functions/processes would benefit her business.

Referring to the UMUC Haircuts Case Study, Myra, the owner, has asked you if outsourcing some of the functions/processes would benefit her business.   Identify which function(s) you would recommend she outsource and explain why they would be appropriate for outsourcing.  List three competitive advantages Myra could get by outsourcing and three challenges or risks in […]

For a work organization and a specific department or function with which you are familiar, create two organizational charts (a master chart for the

For a work organization and a specific department or function with which you are familiar, create two organizational charts (a master chart for the organization overall, and a supplementary chart depicting the structure and arrangement of the specific department or function). Is the organization more appropriately described as centralized or decentralized and Why?

The Yellow Equipment Company, an accrual basis C corporation, is a manufacturer’s representative and works on a commission basis (15% of sales that…

The Yellow Equipment Company, an accrual basis C corporation, is a manufacturer’s representative and works on a commission basis (15% of sales that it places) and does not carry inventory. In November 2010, Yellow made a sale and collected a commission for $15,000. In June of 2011, the customer had not received the equipment from […]

INFLATION Due to a recession, expected inflation this year is only 3. However, the inflation rate in Year 2 and thereafter is expected to be constant…

INFLATION Due to a recession, expected inflation this year is only 3.25%. However, the inflation rate in Year 2 and thereafter is expected to be constant at some level above 3.25%. Assume that the expectations theory holds and the real risk-free rate (r*) is 2.5%. If the yield on 3-year Treasury bonds equals the 1-year yield […]