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file:///C|/Users/linziyu/Downloads/Case%20Study%20Grading%20Criteria.html[12/1/2016 4:44:33 PM] Case Studies: The practical application of business skills. Case studies give you a chance to apply your growing knowledge of business principles across many important topics. These homework assignments take time to do well. Allow at least 1-2+ hours to prepare your answers for these case studies. Don't wait until the last minute to complete these assignments.

It will add unneeded stress to you life. Take the time to do your best. You'll be glad you did! You will also learn so much more in this class. Your grade will be determined by the following factors: 1) Your thoughtful analysis of each question Demonstrate the ability to use both video info and textbook info to answer each question Identify the key, most relevant information provided within the video Explain how this information relates back to the chapter content in our textbook Include appropriate level detail and insight in each of your answers Use relevant business vocabulary from our textbook 2) Use of at least one independent research source to support your answers 3) Use of MLA citations in each of your answers as appropriate for all research reference (including our textbook & case video) 4) Inclusion of a Works Cited section (e.g.

MLA formatted bibliography) Include at the conclusion of each assignment List each of the research sources used Include our textbook and case video info every time 5) Use of appropriate grammar and accurate spelling At least 1-2 detailed paragraphs per question are required to receive the maximum points for each case. Overly brief answers will not receive full credit. Each question must be answered. Unanswered questions will significantly lower your grade. You homework submission should be well organized and well written.

Homework will be graded within one week of the homework due date unless you are advised otherwise. Local Disk C:\Users\linziyu\Downloads\Case Study Grading Criteria.html N4455 Nursing Leadership and Management Module 5 Assignment 2: Professional Development Plan Name: Date: Overview: Professional Development Plan This course aims to help you utilize quality improvement processes and management tools to improve client care outcomes, partly by improving the nurse’s working environment as you make and implement good decisions. Now you will apply those processes and tools to yourself by creating a professional development plan. You will begin by completing some management graphic organizers or tools.

Then you will use these tools as the basis of your plan. Objectives · Explain how organizations function. · Compare and contrast characteristics of leadership and management. · Apply trends, issues, theories, and evidence as guidelines for management decisions. · Evaluate effectiveness of communication patterns using specific management situations. Submit this assignment on this template and submit as a word document. Rubric Use this rubric to guide your work on the Week 5 Professional Development Plan. Tasks Target Acceptable Unacceptable Statement of Philosophy (max 20 points) (16-20 points) Clear statement of philosophy of nursing (7 points) (9-15 points) Statement of philosophy of nursing (5 points) (0-8 points) One or more philosophy statements missing or poorly written (0-5 points) Clear statement of personal philosophy (6 points) Statement of personal philosophy (5 points) Both philosophies clearly reflected in values, vision, and personal interests (in first assessment tool) (7 points) Both philosophies somewhat reflected in values, vision, and personal interests (in first assessment tool) (5 points) Little or no evidence of connections between philosophies and assessment tools (0-3 points) Use of Assessment Tools to Formulate Goals (max 20 points) (14-20 points) Detailed completion of Assessment Tools (5 points) (4-13 points) Completion of Assessment Tools (3-4 points) (0-3 points) Little or no completion of Assessment Tools (0-2 points) Clearly-articulated list of at least four prioritized goals based on assessments (5 points) List of at least four prioritized goals (3 points) List of at least two goals (0-1 point) All goals stated in measurable terms (5 points) Some goals stated in measureable terms (3 points) No goals stated in measurable terms (0 points) Dates identified for accomplishing each goal (5 points) Dates identified for accomplishing most goals (3 points) No dates identified (0 points) Specific Strategies (max 20 points) Identified specific strategies for accomplishing each goal (16-20 points total) Some strategies that are related to pursuance of goals (11-15 points total) Vague or no description of strategies (0-10 points) Priority of Goals (max 20 points) Priority of each goal consistent with statements of values (16-20 points total) Goals are related to values (11-15 points total) Priorities are not indicated and/or goals are not clearly related to values (0-10 points) References (max 10 points) At least five references (5 points) Four references (4 points) Fewer than four references (0-2 points) References formatted correctly (APA) (5 points) Fewer than three APA format errors (4 points) Three or more APA format errors (0-2 points) Format & Organization (max 10 points) Professional, error-free APA formats, spelling, grammar, use of language, and organization of responses (9-10 points) Generally acceptable APA formats, spelling, grammar, use of language, and organization of responses (5-8 points) Error-laden APA formats, spelling, grammar, use of language, and/or lack of organization of responses makes reading difficult (0-5 points) Part A.

Completion of Assessment Tools My Vision and Interests Personal VALUES Influencing FACTORS Responsibilities Commitment Personal Experience Family Member(s) Friends Peers Mentors Work-Related OPTIONS to Consider PLANNED Accomplishments Education Financial Needs Balancing Personal & Professional Life As an Individual Leader Team Member My SWOT Analysis STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Personal Strengths/Talents Professional Interests Personal Characteristics Professional Development Areas OPPORTUNITIES THREATS Learning Experiences Flexibility Planned or Unplanned Resources and Networks Balancing Personal & Professional Life Fears Competition Limiting Factors My Professional Goals Write at least one goal in each time category.

Write the goal in measurable terms, and list them in order of those that are most important to you to those that are least important. As a New BSN Graduate With Experience 3 – 5 Years New Horizons 10 Years Career Accomplishments Years Part B: Analysis and Conclusions References, Format, and Organization Write at least one paragraph (at least three sentences) in response to each of the categories below. (Each space will expand as you type.) Use at least 5 references to support your discussion of each component. The references that you utilize aid in validity of your personal philosophy as well as help to strengthen your argument for prioritization as well as strategies used. Write citations in APA format, and include a references list (in APA format) at the end of the document. (NOTE: To make it easier to distinguish your work from the guiding instructions, use black text.) Statement of Philosophy Record your statements of philosophy of Nursing and of personal philosophy.

Explain how these are reflected the values, vision, and personal interests that you recorded in your “My Vision and Interests†tool. Use of Assessment Tools to Formulate Goals Clearly utilize information from the Assessment Tools as the basis for formulating your goals. Develop a list of prioritized goals based on your assessments. Goals must be stated in measurable terms, i.e., how can you tell you have accomplished that goal? Identify dates for accomplishing each goal.

Specific Strategies Identify specific strategies for accomplishing your goals. Give specific examples for accomplishing your goals, including resources and major intermediate steps. Priority of Goals Explain how the priority of your goals is consistent with your statements of values. Explain how your goals are congruent with each other and with your values. References ©2015 University of Texas at Arlington file:///C|/Users/linziyu/Downloads/Example%20Case%20Study%20Submission.html[12/1/2016 4:45:33 PM] Abide Fghijlk Introduction to Business Professor Maros Chapter 2 Case Study: Fresher than Fresh - Economics and how businesses can build and distribute wealth 1) Explain how Lindsay obtained the funding to start her business.

In the Fresher Than Fresh (FTF) video, Lindsay explains that she started financing her business out of her own pocket. However, she soon realized that that would incur a lot of expenses because of her desire to have her products be 100% organic. She received some financing from investors who wanted to see her business succeed. 80% of these investments were made by local people who trusted in Lindsay and believed that this business was going to succeed. 2) Explain the different economic systems and how Lindsay's business might fare under each one.

According to Better Business (p. 26-27), Capitalism is an economic system that allows freedom of choice and encourages private ownership of the resources required to make and provide the goods and services we enjoy. On the other hand, Communism (p. 26) is an economic system in which a state's government makes all economics decisions and controls all the social services as well as many of the major resources required for the production of goods and services. Finally, Socialism, is defined as a system whereby the government owns or controls many basic businesses and services and the profits from them are distributed evenly among the people.

The FTF video explains some differences that can be found between these economic systems. Capitalism tends to be defined as a free exchange. People are in charge of setting their own prices and promoting their own products. In this economic system people is allowed to keep their profits for themselves. Communism does not provide for private business profits.

Socialism allows businesses to keep some profits but they have to pay high taxes so the government can provide extensive public services. It's important to mention that some countries have a mixed economy, where countries can have elements of all three systems. Lindsay's business works within a capitalist system. She is free to produce her own products and she has the right to keep profits. It's important to highlight the fact that she has to pay taxes as all businesses do.

In her case, it would be really hard to develop this business in a socialistic or communistic economy. In a socialistic economy she would have to pay higher taxes that wouldn’t allow her to maintain her businesses' profitability. Her costs are high and the price of her product is $3.00 which is not that high to cover all of her expenses (FTF, video). If Fresher than Fresh operated in a communist economy, Lindsay would be working to receive benefits from her government instead of being able to keep her own profits. 3) Describe Adam Smith's concept of the "Invisible Hand." According to Investopedia.com, the "Invisible Hand" theory by Adam Smith is defined as an economic phenomenon where a free market itself sets prices based on supply and demand.

The belief is that there is no need for intervention from the government or any other institution. This term can relate to Fresher than Fresh because it describes how this business operates in its economic environment. FTF's price is determined by the demand and the supply of the resources available (Fresher Than Fresh, Video). In this case, FTF's success is based on how many customers want to purchase its snow cones. Under the Invisible Hand the business itself will establish a price, set a demand goal and purchase the supplies required to satisfy projected demands.

4) Describe the different forms of competition: Perfect competition, oligopoly, monopolistic competition and monopolies. file:///C|/Users/linziyu/Downloads/Example%20Case%20Study%20Submission.html[12/1/2016 4:45:33 PM] Better Business (p. 35) describes the differences among forms of competition. Perfect competition occurs when there are many buyers and seller of virtually identical products and no barriers of entry. Oligopoly refers to the existence of a few sellers, who have a fairly large share of the market. Monopolistic competition makes reference to many buyers and sellers and little differentiation that exists between products, however, there is a perceived difference among consumers.

A monopoly occurs when a provider of a service or a good has control of all or nearly all of its market. It's pretty important to clarify the difference between these degrees of competition. First, a monopoly describes the situation of a unique business in the market. Oligopoly makes reference to a few businesses who participate in the market, and who own the biggest shares of it. Moreover, monopolistic competition makes reference to a market that has different businesses with similar products but still the consumers notice the difference between them.

Lastly, in perfect competition the market has identical products and there are no barriers to enter in the market, which means that anyone can participate (Investopedia). Based on the information in the video, Monopoly would best describe her business at this stage. She is the only one who has a snow cones business in Kansas, which means that there are no substitutes for her product. She can develop any new ideas without worrying about competition. Of course there are similar businesses, but none of them sell snow cones or produce a 100% organic product.

Lindsay has enjoyed much success so far because she has had no direct competition as she is unique in her market. 5) How might Lindsay's business, Fresher Than Fresh be impacted by changes in economic cycles? The four primary economic cycles are 1) expansion, (2) peak, (3) recession, and (4) recovery. Fresher then Fresh can be impacted in different ways. In expansion and peak Lindsay will be benefit from a good economy that provides opportunities to improve her business.

A recession could slow the demand for snow cones and she might lose many of her customers because they will be saving more money and spending less on non essential items. However, it's important to mention that Fresher Then Fresh would not be overly effected by economic downturns. Even if the economy enters in a recession, Lindsay's product is a simple luxury that people would still be able to afford even in tough financial times. Her products uniqueness, low relative cost, high quality make it an affordable "splurge." Works Cited "Fresher than Fresh:Economics: How Business Bulds and Distribute Wealth." Pearson. N.p., n.d.

Web. 29 Sept. 2015. "Invisible Hand." Investopedia. N.p., 20 Mar.

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Better Business. 4th ed. Pearson Education, 2015. Web. 20 Nov.

2015. Local Disk C:\Users\linziyu\Downloads\Example Case Study Submission.html file:///C|/Users/linziyu/Downloads/Chapter%2012%20Assignment.html[12/1/2016 4:44:54 PM] Chapter 12 Assignment - Jones Soda: Marketing & Consumer Behavior In this case study, we visit Jones Soda, a study in the importance of marketing and consumer behavior. The case study is several years old, but an important illustration of the need for a company to understand its market and customers. Case Study Synopsis Jones Soda Co is a Seattle, Washington, company known for its unique soda flavors and intimate relationship with its consumers. The case study reviews the company's rapid rise to a place of prominence in its initial marketplace, and the challenges associated with expansion.

You will need to complete a number of activities for this assignment, please be sure to read each step carefully and check your work prior to submission. Preparation 1. Review the chapter 12 study materials. 2. Log in to Pearson BizLab and navigate to the Case Study Videos option on the left menu bar to watch the video titled "Jones Soda: Marketing & Consumer Behavior" 3.

Review the Ch 12 Grading Criteria: Marketing & Consumer Behavior 4. Review the Case Study Grading Criteria 5. Review the Example Case Study Deliverable After you have completed reviewing the textbook and study materials and watching the video, create a Word document in which you address the questions below. Please make sure to include the question number with your answers. Submission Instructions: 1.

Each of the answers should be your own original writing 2. Answer each question completely 3. Cite references from the textbook and the video to support your answers 4. Include and cite at least one external research sources to support your answers 5. Follow MLA guidelines for citations within your document 6.

Follow MLA guidelines by attaching a Works Cited section as your bibliography 7. Submit your completed paper to the Drop Box by the assignment deadline. Approximate Completion Time: between 1.5 - 2+ hours Case Study Questions: 1. Explain what is meant by the Jones Soda "intimate relationship with its consumers", and its relevance to the marketing concepts. 2.

Describe the target market for Jones Soda during the first few years of the company. 3.

Discuss the Jones Soda initial marketing approach, and the way in which Jones "connected" with its consumer base. file:///C|/Users/linziyu/COURSE%20INFO%20MODULE/Example%20Case%20Study%20Submission.html file:///C|/Users/linziyu/Downloads/Chapter%2012%20Assignment.html[12/1/2016 4:44:54 PM] 4. Explain the conditions leading to the Jones Soda decision to expand and the options considered. 5.

Describe the decision made by Jones Soda, including any associated changes to the company's early marketing approach. 6. Explain the outcome of the decision, and the actions Jones Soda took to recover. 7. Analyze the Jones Soda marketing strategy before and after the decision.

Discuss the marketing mis- steps taken by Jones Soda, and the marketing guidance you would provide to Jones Soda company leaders to recover. 8. Research Jones Soda on the Internet and briefly summarize the company's current status. If you still have questions, ask your instructor! Local Disk C:\Users\linziyu\Downloads\Chapter 12 Assignment.html