1. How do you use “pair wise” plots to evaluate the effectiveness of the clustering? 2. The attributes of a data set are “purchase decision (Yes/No), Gender (M/F), income group (<10K, 10 50K, >50K). Can you use K means to cluster this data set? 3. Please review and implement the example “Computing Confidence and Lift” given on page 10 (3b – Association Rule) in […]

For this first assignment, you won’t be writing code; instead, you will be reading and executing the given below codes. Read the README instruction below for directions on how to compile and link the programs. Submit your answer in writing onto Blackboard. Experiment 1. Thread and Process CreationStudy the programs thr_create.c and fork.c. These programs measure the average time to create a thread using thr_create() […]

  Problem Set 1. Nestlé’s has over one hundred production facilities that all purchase hair nets and other hygienic supplies through independent suppliers. Nestlé created a centralized purchasing system that is cumbersome to use has the potential to bargain for lower prices. Suppose that a division can purchase hairnets for $8 independently. If they all purchase through the central system, hairnets cost $6. But if […]

The American system of government has historically been referred to as an “experiment in democracy” that blends elements of thought on self-rule with historical and philosophical thought. (a) Describe two historical examples of self-rule or democratic rule from which the Framers of the US Constitution drew inspiration. Connect each example to one of these elements of American democracy.Voting and electionsLimits on government power (b) Explain […]

1. Fly-By-Night Couriers is analyzing the possible acquisition of Flash-in-the-Pan Restaurants. Neither firm has debt. The forecasts of Fly-By-Night show that the purchase would increase its annual aftertax cash flow by $370,000 indefinitely. The current market value of Flash-in-the-Pan is $9 million. The current market value of Fly-By-Night is $23 million. The appropriate discount rate for the incremental cash flows is 8 percent. Fly-By-Night is […]

   Please read the case “Honeywell” from Chapter 5 “STRESS” Page: – 151 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed).  by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019) and Answer the following Questions: Assignment Question(s): 1. Describe how the change in Honeywell’s telecommuting policy likely influenced the types of work stressors experienced […]

Background: The Toronto Parking Authority operates over 17,500 parking spots across Toronto. Approximately, 10,000 of these spaces are by 2,000 ticket meters and the additional 7,500 by single space meters. Currently, a customer either purchases a ticket from the machine and places it on the car’s dashboard or inserts coins into a single spot meter. Employees have to walk weekly to collect money from these 9,500 […]

This should be a fun one. Pretend you work for a US-based company and are in an important business meeting with a firm in a foreign country of your choosing. What is a cultural practice in this country that you should be aware of for your business meeting?  For the post, state what country, explain the cultural practice and the meaning behind the cultural practice.  […]

 There is often talk in the news recently about increasing tariffs on some imports. Watch the video (Incidence of a Tariff) to prepare for this week’s discussion.    Reply to these questions in your post: When the United States puts tariffs on imports, who do you think ultimately pays these tariffs? Is it the foreign companies selling here, American consumers, or both? Explain your answer. […]

 1- The first assignment is We have to present as a group our marketing plan executive summary. My part is Market Overview.   This part summarizes the most essential elements of the plan on one page. It is specifically provided for the company CEO who doesn’t have time to read the entire plan.  It is written last, but placed up front in the plan (after the Table of […]