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Writing Assignment 1

**Answer the challenge question below using 300-400 words (maximum).
Treat this writing assignment as a business work product, ensuring that you proof your work and correct all spelling/grammatical errors before submitting, use citations when necessary and be sure to address every aspect of the challenge question.  Ensure ALL aspects of the challenge question are answered in your submission.

Challenge Question:
Have you ever had to adapt to a supervisor's negative emotional state? What emotions/moods occurred, identify the source of the emotion/mood (if applicable) and explain how you regulated your emotion in this situation?

Essay/Analysis

Assignment 3
Chapter 5:  Critical Thinking Questions (page 146) Be sure to use textbook as a means to support your position(s).  Use APA guidelines in your writing, which include a title page, a reference page, 1' margins (top, bottom, left and right), subheadings/headings (bold).

1.  Four-drive theory is conceptually different from Maslows needs hierarchy in several ways. Describe these differences. At the same time, needs are based on drives, so the four drives should parallel the seven needs that Maslow identified (five in the hierarchy and two additional needs). Map Maslows needs onto the four drives in four-drive theory.

4.  You just closed a deal with an organizational client, and this helps you achieve the target that was set for you by the unit. Use expectancy theory to discuss how the events that will follow may increase your motivation and engagement.

7.  Most people think they are worth more than they are paid. Furthermore, m

Leadership

This is a discussion board reply. You will reply to the attached  paper. Please read the Grading rubric before starting this reply.  The reply must include 3 peer reviewed source citations in current APA 7 format, the text, and the integration of 1 biblical principal as outlined in the Discussion Board Rubric which is attached.

Readings: Merida: Entire Book (attached)
Scott: pp 35-106 (attached)

Please read Grading Rubric before starting.

In the Replies include the following:
Everything mentioned in the Reply expectations.

In the Introduction section, you must quote or specifically refer to what and to whom you are responding. There is no need to cite a fellow Learner in the DB assignments, unless in a separate thread or a reply in which you are responding to something very specific. Do not be afraid to disagree with a fellow Learner's perspective, just do so politely and always cite and source why.

You need to cite in support of your

Process Analysis Journal Review

ARTICLE TO BE REVIEWED: http://ezproxy.liberty.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=102561440&site=ehost-live&scope=site

You must discuss how the theoretical model or treatment described in the article compares to the information discussed in your textbook. No more than 20% of each Journal Article Review Assignment may be quotations. You must reference the original article and the course textbook.

TEXTBOOK IS ATTACHED as CH3

PEER REVIEWED SOURCES SHOULD BE USED

Journal Article Review must include these sections: Please do in this order.

Title page
Article caption at top of first page of text (current APA style) to identify the article with author's name
Statement of the author's purpose  (Subtitle)
Application of supply chain management theory relevant to article  (Subtitle)
Background of the issue  (Subtitle)
Managerial implications (23 paragraphs)  (Subtitle)

Applying event study methodology to calculate market reaction to takeover announcement.

RESEARCH METHODS IN FINANCE
assignment applying EVENT STUDY methodology to calculate market reaction to takeover announcements.
The paper needs to use EXCEL to sort out the data, use STATA for regression analysis, and then put the analysis results into the essay, which requires the knowledge of ECONOMETRICS.

Ethics and Technology

Your final assignment has 3 sections:
Section A- Discussion of a use case. Select 1 of 2 questions Maximum 3
pages (40%)
Section B - Discussion of academic paper. Mandatory question. Maximum
1.5 pages (35%)
Section C- Definition of ethical terms. Select 1 of 2 questions Maximum 1
page (25%). Total: 3 questions
Assignment Instructions
Read the questions carefully. Start your answer by answering the question in a concise way. Then include additional background and related info as you see fit.
Note the limit for each section (less is also fine).
In your answers, please relate to the class discussions, class presentations,
and reading material.
You must answer all sections of the question chosen (for example, if you
choose to answer question number (1), you must answer sections (a) and (b)
to receive full points)
For each concept/term you mention, include a definition of that concept, in
your own words.
You are required to answer

Negotiation Tactics and Strategies

This assignment will help you draft Subsections B and C of Section Five: Negotiation Tactics and Strategies of the final project, which is due in Module Ten. In your submission, address all of the following critical elements:

Define the contrast principle, its value in the negotiation setting, and how it can contribute to a win-win outcome.
Using the contrast principle, outline two potential negotiating tactics that you would recommend Sharon Slade use in the negotiation meeting with Alice Jones. The gambits should help reach an integrative (win-win) outcome. Include examples to illustrate each gambit.
Explain the value of each gambit to the negotiation process.
Provide the reasons why each gambit could increase the likelihood of a successful negotiation session. Include your thoughts on the importance of striving for a win-win outcome in any negotiation setting.
Reference at least three secondary sources that support your position.

8-2 Short Paper: Employment Law

In the transcripts provided for the final project case study, many legal risks occur through the actions of the characters. Based on the readings for this module, what laws are applicable in this situation and how are they applicable? Support your response with specific examples. Additionally, who should be accountable for the potential legal failures in this scenario? How can the supervisor and call center manager create a culture of accountability?

Best Buy Strategy Elements

Go to www.bestbuy.com, click on the Corporate Information link at the bottom of the page. Next click on the Investors link near the top of the page. Find and explore Best Buys latest 10-K SEC filing.  Identify the key elements of Best Buys strategy. (Hint: Look at Item 1 in Part I of the 10-K) Use the framework provided in Figure 1.1 of Chapter 1 of your textbook to help identify these key elements. What approach toward winning a competitive advantage does Best Buy seem to be pursuing?

http://investors.bestbuy.com/investor-relations/financial-info/sec-filings/2019/default.aspx (Links to an external site.)

Each assignment should be approximately 500 words in length and will require the application of course material.  All assignments must be submitted through Canvas as a Word document by the assigned due date and time using Turnitin which is a plagiarism detection tool.  The assignments will be graded using the following three criteria: actual content, effor

Draft Cost Management Document

You will be creating a 2-3 page cost management document related to your project.

1.Project Overview -- Provide a brief description of the project (scope statement, not entire document, just a high level overview; one or two brief paragraphs)
2.Estimation Process Description -- At minimum address the following items:
a.What estimating method or methods will you be using?
b.Why will you be using these methods? Provide a valid explanation as to why these methods were chosen over the alternatives.
c.Who will be responsible for creating the estimates?
d.Who will be responsible for reviewing and approving the estimates?
e.How will the estimates be aggregated?
f.How will you seek to account for padding and reserves in your estimates?
g.Statement regarding level of accuracy and units of measure and organizational procedures link (see PMBOK Guide)
3.Current estimate of your chosen project
a. Create a brief summary of the estimated costs associated with t