Operational : 4

 1.Assignment(4)   dont select facebook, apple, select small companies

 [Horizontal Integration is a type of strategy pursued by a company in order to strengthen its position in the industry.Within your Thompson (2020) text, read the Chapter 6 Assurance of Learning Exercise #1 related to Live Nation (https://www.livenationentertainment.com/) and respond to the following questions:

  • How has the company used horizontal mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its competitive position?
  • Are these moves primarily offensive or defensive? Please explain.
  • Has either Live Nation or Ticketmaster achieved any type of advantage based on the timing of its strategic moves?  
  • Relate your response to each of the above to our coursework (Thompson text) from this week.

Submission Details: 

  • Your analysis must be driven by facts, research, and data.
  • Your analysis should be 350 words.
  • Incorporate a minimum of at least one course and one non-course scholarly/peer reviewed source in your paper. All written assignments must include a coverage page, introductory and concluding paragraphs, reference page, and proper in-text citations using APA guidelines. ] – 350 words

NOTE: Make sure you choose a company that is unique.

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2.  dont select facebook, apple, select small companies 

Discussion(4)

[ Provide an example of a vertical or horizontal integration strategy that a firm applied it based on the reading from our Thompson text and the associated other material.  How did the integration aid the company in building competitive advantage? Explain what the advantages and disadvantages of applying that integration strategy are in the context of the company and given our course work during the week.

Your initial response to the discussion question should be 250 words.

 You must have at least one course (our text) and one non-course scholarly/peer reviewed source in your initial posting.  

Sources require in-text citations and must be incorporated into the body of the post in addition to a full APA citation at the end of the post.] – 250 words
 

cloud_computing_1

 Write a 2-3 page paper where you compare and contrast the differences between IDaaS, IaaS and IAM. The submission needs to include a minimal of 3 scholarly resources in APA format. 

Please include it citations and reference. Need it my 11/01 by 11:30 am.

Cloud Computing Discussion 1

 

Write at least 500 words on fractional ownership and it’s relation to cloud computing. Use at least one example from another industry.    

Use at least three sources. Include at least 3 quotes from your sources enclosed in quotation marks and cited in-line by reference to your reference list.  Example: “words you copied” (citation) These quotes should be one full sentence not altered or paraphrased. Cite your sources using APA format. Use the quotes in your paragaphs. Stand alone quotes will not count toward the 3 required quotes.

Copying without attribution or the use of spinbot or other word substitution software will result in a grade of 0. 

Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format. 

case study wk 11

paper should be at least 3 pages in length. Use proper grammar, spelling, citations, etc.

1. What are the trade offs that Dianrong is facing? How should the company prioritize its objectives? What should Soul Htite do?2. As detailed in Exhibit 1 of the case, there are different collaboration models that Dianrong has adopted in working with various parties on technological development. How should the company decide on the nature of collaboration for technological developments in the future (via organic and in-house developments, partnerships, joint ventures, or acquisitions)?3. Assuming that the company manages to raise an additional US$100 million, how should Dianrong allocate the capital across its many business units to maximize value in the long run? Should the company spend the money on internal R&D initiatives or M&A pursuits? Or both?4. How should the company work with the local regulations in China? Should the company focus on reviving the P2 industry in China in the process? If so, how?5. Are there other technologies that Dianrong should consider adding to its already expansive portfolio of technologies? In contrast, are there technologies that may seem redundant at the firm at the moment? How should Dianrong manage this to improve its competitive edge with its “technology DNA?”

Compose your essay in APA format, including the introduction and conclusion, and in-text citations for all sources used. In addition to your 3 page (minimum) essay, you must include an APA-style title page and reference page.

Research Based postition Paper

 

Prepare an 8 page APA style paper using the resources you have read in this course and at least 3 additional peer reviewed resources. Follow the writing requirements for this course. Include an introduction and conclusion in the paper. This paper should address the following questions:

(1) Does Blockchain technology have the potential to cause a shift in financial business practices that many experts are predicting? Explain why or why not. Support your answer with research.

(2) Is there evidence to suggest that Blockchain technology will change the way finance is applied and practiced? If there is, discuss that evidence. If there is not, what issues exist that impede its adoption?

(3) Which functions of financial management could be most impacted by Blockchain technology? How might the financial functions change? Support your answer with research.

Course writing requirements:

  • References must be cited within your paper in APA format. Your reference page and in-text citations must match 100%. Papers without in-text citations will earn failing grades.
  • Always include a cover page and reference page with all submissions (even initial discussion posts)
  • Provide the exact web link on the reference page citations for all online sources – do not provide just the home page, but the exact link – I check all sources
  • No abbreviations, no contractions – write formally
  • Write in the third person formal voice (no first or second person pronouns)
  • Write more than the minimum requirement of the word count assigned
  • As always, the word count is only for the body of the paper – the cover page, reference page, and / or Appendix (if included) do not count towards the word count for the paper
  • Indent the first line of each new paragraph five spaces
  • Refer to the example APA paper in the getting started folder under the content tab if you need an example. Also, a Power Point is provided under the information tab that addresses APA format.
  • Use double-spacing / zero point line spacing, a running header, page numbers, and left justify the margins.

Conflict Managment Paper 1

 

select one of the key terms listed below and conduct a search of Campbellsville University’s online Library resources to find 1 recent peer reviewed article (within the past 3 years) that closely relate to the concept. Your submission must include the following information in the following format:

Key Terms:

  • Negotiation
  • Five phases of negotiation
  • Conflict Management
  • Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA)

DEFINITION: a brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement.

SUMMARY: Summarize the article in your own words- this should be in the 150-200 word range. Be sure to note the article’s author, note their credentials and why we should put any weight behind his/her opinions, research or findings regarding the key term.

ANALYSIS: Using 300-350 words, write a brief analysis, in your own words of how the article relates to the selected chapter Key Term. An analysis is not rehashing what was already stated in the article, but the opportunity for you to add value by sharing your experiences, thoughts and opinions. This is the most important part of the assignment.

REFERENCES: All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission–in APA format. 

Be sure to use the headers in your submission to ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required.

Criminal or Civil cases

 Use the web or other resources to research at least two criminal or civil cases in which recovered files played a significant role in how the case was resolved. Need this in a word document with no less than 250 words along with references.