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Write a 600-900-word paper that examines the impact that the 2 types of media you selected have had on American culture since 1970.
Describe how the 2 types of media have influenced American culture since 1970.
Identify at least 2 important examples of each media type in your response. For example, if you selected TV and movies, you could identify specific TV shows or movies in your response.
How serious are the risks to your computer security
Compare photo or image editing programs that work on your personal computer with similar apps that work on your phone. Which do you find easier or more convenient to use? Why?
What types of input and output devices would be ideal for a college student completing his or her coursework?
Business analysts say that physical retail stores are in decline, while e-commerce websites such as Amazon are more popular than ever. Do you agree? Why or why not?
How have embedded computers and the IoT impacted your daily life? What additional uses can you see yourself using? What security or other risks might you encounter with IoT?
Provide significant discussion information with APA citations for quotes or paraphrases and provide the research link that you have used to help you understand the question.
What Was Up with Wall Street? The Goldman Standard and Shades of Gray:
Evaluate each of the actions or practices, using ethical analysis models other than the question “Is it legal?”
Case. BP and the Deepwater Horizon Explosion: Safety First:
Evaluate the social responsibility positions of BP in light of the refinery explosion and the pipeline issue. What can companies learn from the BP experience?
Q1. Johnson Wheels, Inc. is a company that manufactures wheels for suitcases, skateboards, plastic tote carts, and other products that require small, flexible wheels. Because of new, durable plastic products from other companies, however, sales have been decreasing. The revenue Johnson reports has been down, and investors are nervous. As Johnson’s CFO is working on the annual financials, he has a discussion with his chief of audit about changing Johnson’s depreciation formulas. “With less depreciation, our numbers look better. I think we can increase the life of many of our production machines. Let’s recalculate adding two years and see what depreciation looks like.” The chief of audit is concerned about the change, saying, “Maybe it’s justified. You could argue either way.” Discuss the ethical issue here and what ethical schools of thought in business might apply.
Q2. While the CFO and chief of audit are dealing with the depreciation issue, Johnson’s head of production has a proposal for Johnson’s CEO: “I have a new plastic that we could switch to. The customers will like it because it has a wider range of colors, but it wears out more quickly, so we could sell more wheels.” Help the CEO analyze the ethical issues with this decision.
Q3. Johnson’s CFO went ahead with the depreciation adjustment. The following year, the CFO and the chief of audit were discussing Johnson’s still declining sales and revenues and their first quarter financials. The CFO proposes the following: “Look, we’re coming up on the spring season when the skateboard wheels peak. Why don’t we just ship the wheels early to our regular customer and we can have a second quarter peak instead of waiting for the third quarter.” The chief of audit responds, “Well, if the customer has not ordered the wheels, I am not sure we have a sale to book.” The CFO then explains, “We can make it part of a special promotion and make the credit terms favorable.” The chief of audit worries, “It feels like we are piecing together sales and revenues and not really meeting our numbers.” Help the chief of audit discuss his concerns with the CFO.
Q4. When the CFO and chief of audit meet to discuss the third-quarter earnings, the CFO tells the chief of audit, “Just make some top-entry adjustments so that our sales are just flat. We can see this through, and these are only temporary adjustments.” The chief of audit does not want to make the adjustments, but the CFO is his boss. The chief of audit thinks, “I have seen him fire people for raising questions. If I say no, he will just get someone else to do it and fire me anyway. He was named CFO of the year last year by Business Perspectives. He has a great track record, even before he came to Johnson. I can’t question him.” Discuss what is happening with the CFO and in this situation.
Q1. Joseph was taking the Economics 101 course with his friend, Allison. Joseph was struggling with the material, and he explained to Allison, “This just doesn’t make much sense to me. I know that once I get into my management major I can do it. I just have to get through this course because all the other courses I have been able to handle. Could you just let me see your answers for the online questions on the reading?” Explain what type of ethical dilemma Allison is facing in this situation.
Q2. Refer back to the Joseph and Allison situation, and add the following facts. Allison is nervous about allowing Joseph to have her answers. Joseph tells Allison, “Look, how many people on this campus do you think have helped people with their homework? It’s not a big deal. Nobody will know about it.” What tools is Joseph using to convince Allison?
Q3. Refer back to the Joseph and Allison situation, and suppose that Allison agrees to let Joseph have her answers. List who is affected by their actions.
Q4. Refer back to the Joseph and Allison situation, and add these facts. Allison allows Joseph to use her homework, and then Joseph says, “Allison, I am really going to need some help studying for the exam, and it would be better if we sat close during the exam so that when I get into hard areas, I can look over for some help. I will make sure no one sees me. Can you help me?” What is happening between Joseph and Allison?