1)  Many believe that cloud computing can reduce the total cost of computing and enhance “green computing” (environmental friendly). Why do you believe this to be correct? If you disagree, please explain why?  2)  According to recent surveys, China, India, and the Philippines are the three most popular countries for IT outsourcing. Write a short paper (2-4 paragraphs) explaining what the appeal would be for […]

Part 1: Post a Response By the early 1950s, the US was a world super-power militarily and economically. The Great Depression was no more. But, two major rival powers were developing, rivals ideologically and militarily: The Cold War between the US and its allies versus the Soviet Union and its allies/clients would be the dominant international issue for the next four decades. Domestically, in the […]

InstructionsYour country just overthrew its dictator, and you are the newly elected President. Unfortunately, due to the divisions in the country and the years of war, economic, military, and political structures are non-existent. A group of loyalists to the old dictator have been detonating bombs, murdering civilians, assassinating leaders, and terrorizing towns with help from a neighboring country’s dictator. Create a comprehensive plan for your […]

 During a global career succession assessment of leadership talent pipeline, a candidate was asked to complete a personality/behavioral tendency profile. The candidate asked to speak to the program administrator about the validity of the assessment. The assessment is based on first responses to several sets of word values. The instructions were to respond with first instinct to the set of words listed in several different categories. The candidate stated […]

  The library board wants to investigate self-service kiosks in more detail. They want to be sure that the kiosks will enforce these two rules: (i) a patron may not have more than 10 items checked out at any time, and (ii) patrons may not check out any materials if they owe $5 or more in fines.  Write a short (not more than 750 words) […]

  You are on the board of directors for an American toy company. The CEO just presented a proposal that involves moving your company’s manufacturing operations overseas.  Board members are in an uproar.  Some members are for this change. Others are against it. Describe your position.  Are you for or against the move?  Why? Explain your position to the group.  Give examples that support your […]

Answer two of the following questions, and respond to at least one other student’s post afterward for a total of at least 400 words. (chapter 9 and 11) 1. What are some of the studies and articles linking smoking to popular culture, and what issues does Sternheimer point out about them? According to the reading, what are the more likely indicators/predictors of smoking in both the lives of teens […]

   Explain how building partner capacity is the greatest challenge in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE (OIR) in Iraq with these points:  · Explain how the Department of Defense (DoD) can overcome that challenge through Security Cooperation.  · Explain how the DoD can overcome that challenge through Enhancing U.S. Military Logistics Summation of how the DoD ought to consider how it could transition to teaching our partners […]

In a three- to five-page paper (not including the title and reference pages) research and discuss how the SEC’s EDGAR | Search Tools improves how investors find and use financial information. In your paper, Explain how investors can use the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) database at EDGAR | Search Tools (Links to an external site.) to research a company’s operations and financial information. Assess the […]

Apply the framework of The Five R’s approach to ethical nursing practice from this week’s reading to answer the questions about values and choices. FIVE (R)ULES     BOX 2-6 The Five Rs Approach to Ethical Nursing Practice 1. Read: Read and learn about ethical philosophies, approaches, and the ANA’s Code of Ethics for Nurses. Insight and practical wisdom are best developed through effort and concentration. […]