Context: Firms seek growth. One source of growth is external growth from a merger or acquisition.  Often mergers or acquisitions are justified on the basis of the expected benefits from “synergies” created by the merger of acquisition. Economists know these as economies of scale or economies of scope. The focus of this discussion will be on understanding the difference between economies of scale and economies of scope.  What are […]

US HISTORY ESSAY ASSIGNMENT, FEBRUARY 2013 SECTIONALSIM, 1800-1860 Write an essay in which you discuss sectionalism in American history in the first half of the nineteenth century (roughly 1800-1860). It is OK if you reach back into the eighteenth century to support your main points, but the bulk of your essay should focus on the sixty years leading up to the Civil War. Choose specific […]

Week 4 – Check Your Understanding Chapter 7: 1.      From the knowledge of the relationships among the various production functions, complete the following table: (3 points) Variable Input    L Total Product TPL (=Q) Average Product APL Marginal Product MPL 0 0 na na 1     16 2 56     3   36   4     52 5   40   6 216 […]

ASSIGNMENT 06MA260 Statistical Analysis I NOTE: Show your work in the problems. 1. Compute the mean and variance of the following discrete probability distribution. x P(x) 2 .50 2x.50 then 2x2x.508 .30 8x.30 then 8x8x.3010 .20 10x.20 then 10x10x.20 2. The Computer Systems Department has eight faculty, six of whom are tenured. Dr. Vonder, the chair, wants to establish a committee of three department faculty […]

BAM 515 – Organizational Behavior TEST TWOMultiple Choice Questions (Enter your answers on the enclosed answer sheet) 1) ________ increases the probability that a behavior will occur by administering positive consequences to employees who perform the behavior.A) Cognitive corroborationB) Behavior modificationC) Operant conditioningD) Positive reinforcement 2) Managers who use reinforcement mustA) decide whether to use conditioned or unconditioned stimuli.B) choose whether to use continuous or partial reinforcement.C) understand […]

Econ 102 – Final Exam This exam has 50 multiple choice questions, each worth 2 points.  You do not lose any points for incorrect answers.  You will have 2 hours to complete the exam.  Make sure you fill in your name and form number on your scantron sheet.  If you do not, you will lose 5 points for each item you neglect. 1. The nominal interest […]

1) Bill works in the payroll department at Cooper Metals. He is responsible for  ensuring employee paychecks are accurate. Most of Cooper’s employees work  irregular hours including occasional overtime, which makes his job even more  challenging. When an employee believes their check is wrong, Bill is the first  to hear about it. The resulting stress wears on him. What is the cause of  Bill’s stress? […]

Quiz   1.   The first Africans in colonial America were indentured servants whose children were       a. designated as slaves.       b. born free people.       c. also indentured servants.       d. sent back to Africa.   2.   Ethnocentrism is       a. the belief that each culture is equally valid.       b. the basis for all discriminatory behavior.       c. rare in diverse societies.       […]

just the last bullet       Create a matrix identifying internal and external recruitment strategies and methods as part of workforce planning needs; for example, such strategies might include job fairs, online résumé submission, or planned networking events.     Five recruitment strategies or methods Internal or external strategy identification A detailed 200-word description of the strategy and why the strategy is appropriate for health […]

Part A: Moore Company is about to issue a bond with semiannual coupon payments, a coupon rate of 8%, and par value of $1,000. The yield-to-maturity for this bond is 10%. a.  What is the price of the bond if the bond matures in 5, 10, 15, or 20 years? b.  What do you notice about the price of the bond in relationship to the maturity […]