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Group Project 2 pages

On April 9, 2003 the U.S. congressional Subcommittee on Health (part of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce) heard testimony from various witnesses on the topic “Strengthening and Improving Medicare.”

Since that time, the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA ) was passed to extend the life of Medicare programming. Part of this legislation involved the passage of Part D (Prescription Drug Insurance). Another significant part of this legislation involved various Pay For Performance (P4P) incentives. In this project you will read the short paper on Medicare Reform. Then you will search the Internet and Online Library for at least 3 articles (2003 or newer) summarizing recent legislation/changes related to Medicare Part A-D programming.

The following document is a report on Medicare Reform to be used in this assignment, Click here.

Part 1 (Group): Summarize and share witness testimony

Your job is to summarize and synthesize the most recent Medicare related legislation from the articles located as a group and analyze what impact this will have on the involved stakeholders (i.e., patients, providers, third-party payers).  

 

Individual Assignment 1 page

Part 2 (Individual): Provide a forecast for Medicare Reform

Include a prediction of how this Medicare legislation will impact the life of the Medicare program. Lastly, you must propose at least 1 change to the current Medicare legislation that will extend the life of the program beyond 2026.

 

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Discussion Board 3-4 paragraphs

 

J.W. Kingdon describes the agenda setting stage of policy formulation as a function of the confluence of three “streams” of activities: problems, possible solutions to the problems, and political circumstances (see Longest page 163). According to this metaphor, all three streams must be present for the policymaking process to move to the legislation development phase.

After reading information about President Clinton’s Health Reform Proposal of 1993 (also known as “Hillary-Care), which did not pass the Congressional/Senate voting approval, and information regarding the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obama-Care), which did pass and was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in the Summer of 2012, discuss the similarities and differences between the 2 acts. Also discuss why you think Clinton’s reform proposal was not enacted into law.

 

 

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government discussion question due sunday at 10pm central time

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Hi Folks–similar to the Census (which we will use next assignment), we’re now going to get to know Texas’ economy, in more detail,as in how it’s measured for growth, or success. As in most aspects of life, there are different ways and usages for numbers, but some, like the Census, are just more important than others. For this assignment, we’re going to use the Gross State Product, which is part of the US Gross Domestic Product. I usually obtain these tables from the Texas Comptrollers website, as I have for 15 years, but the current officeholder, Susan Combs, is running for re-election, and was considering running for a higher office if the Texas Lieutenant Governor left office. Im saying this because Im VERY disappointed as a Texas resident, taxpayer and educator. The Comptrollers office is the state’s taxing, auditing, and revenue guardian. It is NOT an economic development forum–we have several associations–like the Chambers of Commerce, and other offices under the Governors control, that deal with these interests. Since President Obama has taken office, however, and Rick Perry and others caught up in political ambition, this office and it’s huge data base have simply become a political tool. This is a disgrace to the the families, students, taxpayers and consumers especially. Let’s now move to the data, which I had to find in the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, BEA, and compile for you.

Texas’ economy is huge, as you have hopefully come to know from Chapter 1, and the course in general.  It’s the 2d largest in the US, and has done well over the past 3 years, since the financial collapse and recession.  That’s a good thing.  Let’s look at what the economy is, in all its wrinkles, by comparing the GSP from last year, to the previous, 2010.

In chapter 1 of the text, you’ll find Table 1–a breakdown of the Gross State Product over a 10 year span.  For this assignment, you’re going to make comparisons between the data reported for 2011, by viewing this PDF file:

2011GSP.pdf

and compare to Table 1, in the column for 2010. 

FOR ASSIGNMENT:  Please go through and type the total for each 2010 sector, ie, Agriculture, Mining, etc., then type the total for each 2011 sector.

Also, you will see the 2011 file is much more detailed, it explains to us which subsectors exist, ie, the more specific industries–wood products, non-metallic, forestry, etc. Please list 2 subsectors for each sector, including 2 for durable goods and 2 for non-durable.  Conclude with the overall sector that grew the most, in dollars.

 

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MAT 110: Beginning Algebra

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MAT 110: Beginning Algebra need help it upload to file. Willing to pay 50.00 for help

 

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OXO Kitchen Gadgets – Developing marketing strategy on a budget

 Assignment Objectives

  1. Apply concepts of market targeting and positioning.
  2. Describe a company’s marketing mix.
  3. Appreciate how businesses can promote products on limited budget
  4. Demonstrate effective writing skills.

 Course Concepts

  1. Marketing targeting strategies (Chapter 7)
  2. Positioning (Chapter 7) 
  3. Value proposition (Chapter 7)
  4. Levels of product (Chapter 8)
  5. Product lifecycle (Chapter 9)
  6. Customer perception of price (Chapter 10)
  7. Distribution strategies (Chapter 12)
  8. Use of social media (preview Chapter 14)

Overview

You might know OXO for its well-designed, ergonomic kitchen gadgets. But OXO’s expertise at creating hand-held tools that look great and work well has led it to expand into products for bathrooms, garages, offices, babies’ rooms, and even medicine cabinets. In the past, this award-winning manufacturer has managed to move its products into almost every home in the United States by relying on a consistent and in some cases non-traditional marketing strategy.

But in a highly competitive and turbulent market, OXO has focused on evaluating and modifying its marketing strategy in order to grow the brand. This video demonstrates how OXO is using strategic planning to ensure that its marketing strategy results in the best marketing mix for the best and most profitable customers.  The video will also demonstrate how OXO is using social media in its promotion mix. 

 Your Task

You will be demonstrating that you understand the above-noted course concepts by applying them to the OXO product/market scenario.

Directions

  • View the OXO video, which can be found in Mymarketinglab under Chapter 14. 
  • Check out the following articles; all of which can be found in UMUC’s virtual library:
  1. Bruner II, Gordon C., and Anand Kumar. “Gadget Lovers.” Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science 35.3 (2007): 329-39. Web.
  2. Handy Gadgets for $30 Or Less.” Consumer reports 62.12 (1997): 36. Web.
  3. Perry, Dawn. “Handiest, Smartest, Sturdiest, Snazziest, Best.” Real Simple 14.5 (2013): 192. Web.
  4. Tools & Gadgets: Staying Steady.” Housewares.159 (2001): 22. Web.
  • Check your kitchen drawers.  Do you own any OXO kitchen gadgets?  Do you seem to favor other brands?  Do you know why? 
  •  Ask your family and friends about their kitchen gadgets.  What brand do they own, if OXO why do they buy OXO?  What is the main source of their information about kitchen gadgets?
  • Review the requirements for written assignments and the grading rubric in your course syllabus under project descriptions.

 Prepare your three- to four-page written assignment by addressing each of the following questions in order.

 Questions

 

  1. OXO target market. Who are OXO’s most profitable customers?  Describe them as specifically as you can.  Might want to refer to Chapter 7 for the segmentation criteria.  How does this compare with the kitchen gadget markets described in the research?
  2.  OXO value proposition. What value proposition does OXO provide to these customers?  Is this value proposition different/same as competitive offerings?  How so?
  3. OXO product mix.  How has OXO developed their product line to be different from competing kitchen gadget manufacturers?  Describe the OXO products in terms of the three levels of product discussed in Chapter 8.  Can you make any product strategy recommendations?  Describe them in terms of value to the customer. 
  4. OXO distribution strategy.  Does OXO follow an intensive, selective, or exclusive distribution strategy?  How do you know?  Would you recommend other distribution strategies, and if so, describe them with emphasis on how it brings value to the customer.
  5. OXO pricing strategy.  Given OXO’s competitive environment, do you think they are priced right or would you recommend changes to their pricing strategy?  What would you recommend and why? 
  6. OXO’s use of social media. What do you think about how OXO is currently using social media to promote its products?  Should they use social media differently, and if so, what would you recommend? 

 Be sure to edit your work and submit your best effort into your assignment folder by the due date noted in the course schedule.  Refer to the grading rubric and note that points will be deducted for grammar and composition errors. Be sure to use an appropriate style guide for writing and referencing.

 

Your  written assignment, including proper citations and references, must conform to standards of formatting and documentation found in an acceptable college-level writing guide, such as the Modern Language Association’s MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, the Chicago Manual of Style, or UMUC’s Online Guide to Writing and Research.

Your written assignment must

  • be at least 3–4 pages long
  • be typed in 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font, double-spaced, with margins no wider than one inch
  • have footnotes or end notes with correct citations
  • have a bibliography of sources formatted as specified in one of the style guides noted above
  • be prepared using word-processing software and saved with a .doc, .docx, or .rtf extension
  • be uploaded to your Assignments Folder by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on the due date

Written Assignment Grading Criteria

Level

Start Range

 

Description

6

90 % or more

Student demonstrates superior understanding and application of the marketing principles outlined in the assignment description.  Student demonstrates superior college-level writing skills and use of external resources to support critical thinking.

5

80 % or more

Student demonstrates a good understanding of the marketing principles outlined in the assignment description.  Student should strive to add more depth to question responses, using examples to illustrate a higher level of understanding and application of the marketing principles. Student demonstrates good college-level writing skills, but may want to spend more time editing work before submission to correct minor issues with grammar and composition.

4

70 % or more

Student demonstrates an average understanding of the marketing principles outlined in the assignment description, but could be improved with additional insight into the concept, less reliance on paraphrasing textbook definitions, and use of examples to illustrate student can apply the marketing principles to the subject of the assignment.  Student demonstrates average college-level writing skills, but may want to spend more time editing work before submission to correct issues of grammar and composition.  Student demonstrates elementary critical thinking skills but doesn’t fully defend or support conclusions. 

3

60 % or more

Student demonstrates a poor understanding of the marketing principles outlined in the assignment description.  Needs significant improvement in application of the marketing principles to the assignment subject.   Student relies on textbook paraphrasing for content, does not demonstrate significant original thinking, and may be off-track on some of the questions addressed in the assignment description.  Student may want to seek the assistance of the UMUC writing center to improve composition of writing as well as development of critical thinking skills.

2

50 % or more

Student does not demonstrate and acceptable level of understanding of the marketing principles outlined in the assignment description.  Student should seek help with writing skills through UMUC’s Writing Center. 

1

0 % or more

Student did not submit the assignment or submitted work nonresponsive to the assignment description
 

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POL 300

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Assignment 1: The Cold War and U.S. Diplomacy

 

Due Week 5 and worth 135 points

 

 

 

Select a president from the table, “Presidents and Their ‘Doctrines,’” in Roskin, Chapter 4. Then write a 3-5 page paper on the doctrine that president used according to Roskin. Your research must include at least four (4) credible sources, apart from your textbook. Your paper must address the following:

 

DOCTRINE:  PRESIDENT NIXON 1969-1974 – SUPPLY WEAPONS BUT TROOPS TO COUNTRIES FIGHTING OFF COMMUNISM.

 

 

  1. Summarize a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.
  2. Explicate the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that occurred.
  3. Describe the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.
  4. Assess, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.
  5. Cite at least four (4) reputable sources in addition to the textbook, not including Wikipedia, encyclopedias, or dictionaries.

 

Your assignment must:

 

  • 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 assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 

 

  • Identify the cultural, economic, and political context of information resources, and interpret information in light of that context.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in international problems.
  • Write clearly and concisely about international problems using proper writing mechanics.

Points: 135

Assignment 1: The Cold War and U.S. Diplomacy

Criteria

 

Unacceptable

Below 60% F

Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% D

 

Fair

70-79% C

 

Proficient

80-89% B

 

Exemplary

90-100% A

1. Summarize a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely summarized a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.

Insufficiently summarized a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.

Partially summarized a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.

Satisfactorily summarized a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.

Thoroughly summarized a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.

2. Explicate the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that occurred.
Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely explicated the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that occurred.

Insufficiently explicated the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that occurred.

Partially explicated the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that occurred.

Satisfactorily explicated the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that occurred.

Thoroughly explicated the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that occurred.

3. Describe the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely described the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.

Insufficiently described the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.

Partially described the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.

Satisfactorily described the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.

Thoroughly described the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.

4. Assess, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.

Weight: 25%

Did not submit or incompletely assessed, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.

Insufficiently assessed, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.

Partially assessed, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.

Satisfactorily assessed, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.

Thoroughly assessed, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.

5. 4 References in addition to the textbook, not including Wikipedia, encyclopedias, or dictionaries

Weight: 5%

No references provided

Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices.

Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices.

Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.

Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.

6. Clarity and writing mechanics

Weight: 10%

More than 8 errors present

7-8 errors present

5-6 errors present

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present

  

 

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The Security Plan- Final

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Create a 1,400- to 1,750-word comprehensive security plan for the target environment you submitted in Week Five. In your plan, include the following items:

 

·         The floor plan of the target environment

·         A list of threats

·         A risk assessment for each threat

·         Current vulnerability gaps

·         Countermeasures that take each of the following components of the overall security objective into account:

 

o    Physical security

o    Information security

o    Personnel security

o    Liability issues

o    Departmental dependencies

 

·         Emergency plan and disaster response for the following:

 

o    Bomb threat

o    Fire

 

·         A summary justifying each of your choices as well as the overall design

 

Reference the text and at least two other sources.

 

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450 words + 2 APA references

 

Visit the Better Business Bureau website (www.bbb.org). Review the criteria for the BBB Marketplace Torch Awards – http://www.bbb.org/central-texas/programs-services/torch-awards/bbb-torch-awards-details/. What are the most important marketing activities necessary for a firm to receive this awards? Expand on each criteria.

 

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Assignment 2: Market Forms

For this assignment you will do a significant portion of work in MS Excel and import it into an MS Word document for submission. You will use the data below to address Price and Output decisions faced by firms that are not in pure competition. Some numbers may be rounded.

 

Table 1

              

Output

Average Fixed cost

Average Variable Cost

Average Total Cost

Marginal Cost

Price

Total Revenue

Marginal Revenue

0

        

$ 345.00

    

1

$ 180.00

$ 135.00

$ 315.00

  

$ 300.00

    

2

$ 90.00

$ 127.50

$ 217.50

  

$ 249.00

    

3

$ 60.00

$ 120.00

$ 180.00

  

$ 213.00

    

4

$ 45.00

$ 112.50

$ 157.50

  

$ 189.00

    

5

$ 36.00

$ 111.00

$ 147.00

  

$ 165.00

    

6

$ 30.00

$ 112.50

$ 142.50

  

$ 144.00

    

7

$ 25.71

$ 115.70

$ 141.41

  

$ 126.00

    

8

$ 22.50

$ 121.90

$ 144.40

  

$ 111.00

    

9

$ 20.00

$ 130.00

$ 150.00

  

$ 99.00

    

10

$ 18.00

$ 139.50

$ 157.50

  

$ 87.00

    

Address the following:

  1. Complete Table-1. Summarize your calculations.
  2. Prepare a chart showing:
    • Average Fixed Costs
    • Average Variable Costs
    • Average Total Costs
    • Marginal Revenue
    • Marginal Costs
  3. Using the data in the table and on your graph, explain the profit maximizing, or loss minimizing level of output.
  4. Define a normal profit and an economic profit. Are normal profits being earned in this example? Are economic profits present for this firm in this example? Explain your answers.
  5. Given the data in the table and the graph, what type of market structurecould this be in the short run? Explain your answers.
  6. If the data in Table-1 represents the long run, what type of firm must this data represent? Explain your answers.

Save your MS Word document using the filename LastnameFirstInitial_M4A2 and submit it to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox by Wednesday, October 22, 2014.

Quotations, paraphrases, and ideas you get from books, articles, or other sources of information should be cited using APA style. Help with citing sources can be found through the Academic Resources page under Course Home.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Correctly answered all parts of Question 1 and completed Table-1
20
Correctly created a graph showing all required data from Question 2
12
Correctly answered all parts of Question 3, with accurate and complete explanations
12
Correctly answered all parts of Question 4, with accurate and complete explanations
12
Correctly answered all parts of Question 5, with accurate and complete explanations
12
Correctly answered all parts of Question 6, with accurate and explanations
12
Wrote in a clear and concise manner following APA standards, and demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation of sources
20
Total:
100

 

 

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Farha Co. purchases a machine for $11,500, terms 2/10, n/30, FOB shipping point. the seller prepaid the $260 freight charges,…

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Farha Co. purchases a machine for $11,500, terms 2/10, n/30, FOB shipping point. the seller prepaid the $260 freight charges, adding the amount to the invoice and bringing its total $11, 760. The machine requires special steel mounting and power connections costing $795. Another $375 is paid assemble the machine and get it into operation. In moving the machine to steel mounting, $190 in damages occurred. Materials costing $30 are used in adjusting the machine to produce a satisfactory product. The adjustments are normal for this machine and are not the results of the damages compute the cost recorded for this machine( farha pays for the machine within the discount period.)
 

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