Examining two very important topics  Capital Budgeting and Dividend Policy.

Critically reflect on the importance of selecting the right projects in which to invest capital.  Do we always select those projects that have the highest return on investment? What other factors play into capital budgeting decisions?

We also looked at dividend policy. What incentive is there for a company to pay dividends? What signals does dividend policy provide to investors?

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Step 1: Choose 2–3 tasks from the following list:

• Give a grammar refresher including use of tense, pronoun shifts, run on sentences, capitalization, and commonly confused words. 
• Describe effective writing techniques, including addressing the appropriate audience and the writing process.
• Discuss commonly used terminology in the use of computers in the office and why it is important to know the parts and proper terminology.
• Discuss e-mail etiquette.
• Discuss appointment scheduling highlights.
• Explain why insurance verification is accomplished, and when.
• Explain what accounts payable are and give samples of items listed in an accounts payable record for the organization.
• Explain what accounts receivable are and give samples of incoming funding that might be listed in the accounts receivable records for the organization.
• Discuss medical terminology. What are prefixes, suffixes, and root words, and how are they used?
• List a set of brief descriptions of the body systems.
• Discuss abbreviations commonly used in the medical office. 
• Discuss the importance of keeping all supplies stocked. This can include pencils and gloves and toner for the copier. 

Step2: After choosing your topics, create a PowerPoint slide for each topic you chose that includes the following:

• PowerPoint slides should have no more than 4–6 bulleted points on each slide.
• Each slide should have speaker notes that describe in detail what the speaker would explain regarding each slide. 
• Remember that the audience is composed of the staff at all levels of each of the locations.
• This should be a brief and engaging overview of each topic area. 

Final Paper

Focus of the Final Paper

Prepare an 11- to 15-page paper (not including the title and reference pages) that assesses a legal/ethical issue or situation relating to a current, previous, or potential future work environment. Use at least 10 scholarly sources that are suitable for research in a graduate-level course.

Your paper must include the following:

1. A description of a business situation that presents a legal and ethical issue. The business situation must be from prior, current, or anticipated future employment experiences or from a current event. The description of the business situation must not exceed two pages.
2. An analysis of the ethical concerns raised by the situation.
   1. Apply at least two different ethical theories to the situation to support at least two different outcomes.
   2. The paper must determine which ethical outlook as applied to this particular situation will result in the best legal outcome for the business.
3. An explanation of at least three of the relevant areas of law that have been addressed in this course (e.g., constitutional law, contracts, anti-trust law, securities regulations, employment law, environmental law, crimes, or torts) and an assessment of the each area of law as it applies to the business situation identified.
4. A recommendation to reduce liability exposure and improve the ethical climate or the overall ethics of the situation. Your recommendation must be supported by specific legal, ethical, and business principles.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

1. Must be 11 to 15 double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement which identifies the focus of the paper.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least 10 scholarly sources.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. here is outline
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    Final Paper Outline

    BUS 670 Legal Environment

    Samuel Glover

    Instructor: Keysha Knights

                October 30, 2015       

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Legal and Ethical Issues on the Job

     

    1. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)

     

    1. Because of employees genetics, discrimination is dealt with

     

     

    1. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

     

    1. The fair treatment of employees is ensured

     

     

    1. Amending of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

     

    1. With disparate treatment, the disparate impact doctrine to equal status is elevated 

     

     

    VI. The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution

     

    1. The power of the government state and federal discrimination is limited

     

    1. Federal employment Statues Prohibiting discrimination

     

    1. Discrimination Act

    References

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    S.Ct 2658 (2009) Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy 33(1) 361-374 Retrieved: January 11, 2013 from: Research Library www.proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?

    Employment discrimination Legal Information Institute Cornell University Law School retrieved: January 11, 2013 from: www.law.cornell.edu/wex/Employment_discrimination

    Hesse, K. and Ehrens, D. (2011) Time limits –EEOC –Past Discrimination Acts Benefits Quarterly 27 (1) 52 Retrieved: January 11, 2013 from: ABI/INFORM Global www.proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?

    Mallor, J.P., Barnes, A.J., Bowers, T., and Langvardt, A.W. (2010) Business Law the ethical, global, and ecommerce environment New York: Irwin/McGraw Hill

    Murphy, P., Laczniak, G. and Wood, G. (2007) an ethical basis for relationship marketing a virtue ethics perspective European journal Retrieved: January 11, 2013 from: ABI/INFORM Global www.proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?

    Section 2311 Rights and protections under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964 Legal Information Institute Cornell University Law school retrieved: January 11, 2013 from: www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode02/use_sec_02_00001311—–000-.html

    Title II Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Retrieved: January 11, 2013 from: www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/genetic.cfm

    Tsia , M and Shih , C. (2005) The influences of Organizational and personal ethics on role conflict among marketing managers An empirical investigation  International Journal of management  retrieved : January 11, 2013  from : ABI/INFORM Global  www.proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?

    Vahora , T. (2010) Working through muddled standards pleading discrimination cases after Iqbal Columbia journal of law and social problems  retrieved : January 11 , 2013 from: research library  www.proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?

    Wiley (2007) Ethical decision making the A to Z of corporate social responsibility Hoboken www.credoreference.com/entry/wileyazsr/ethical_decision_making

     

      

     

     

In this module we are studying consumer behavior. An organization cannot persuade a customer to purchase a product or service without understanding the basics of “how people buy.”

In a two-page paper, address these following points

• Describe why businesses study consumer behavior
• Using one past major purchase (ex. Appliance, home, car) you have been involved in and describe the process using the five stages that people go through in the buying process
• Explain how the degree of involvement impacts the purchase process decision; include what your degree of involvement was for the product in the previous step
• Important to apply the 5 stages of purchasing.