Author Archives: John

How does the culture of an organization come about, and how do ethics and values shape the culture of an organization?

Organizational Culture How does the culture of an organization come about, and how do ethics and values shape the culture of an organization? Is it possible to change the culture of an organization over time? If so, how? There are three characteristics that form the foundation of an organization’s corporate culture: Corporate culture is shared […]

Identify three features of the compensation system that are excellent for this organization.

Read the case given and answer the questions: In the organization’s meeting today, Thamer’s newest topic is rewards and pay plans. He starts: “Marwa showed me the salary figures and records for everyone. Kareem sends everyone but Thamer and Nabeel out to find more firewood and looks at Thamer. “No one but the four of […]

What do you consider the best argument of “A Modest Proposal” and why?

A Modest Proposal” is a satire and you should read it with this in mind. Swift is creating an overblown and preposterous solution to a societal ill in order to call attention to how dire the situation really is (in essence saying the poverty is so bad that if we don’t get it under control, […]

If the Southern horizon is -90 degrees away from your zenith, then what is the declination of your Southern horizon at your latitude?

1) You are at latitude 69.4 on Earth. What is the declination of your local zenith? Give your answer to one decimal place Only put the number of degrees. The question will only accept purely numerical answers. 2) You are an observer in the Northern hemisphere trying navigate your way to safety along the Oregon […]

What do Bomba’s and Weiss’ testimonies teach us about the ways in which men and women might have experienced Nazi terror differently?

1. Question 1: Primo Levi (Italian Jewish chemist, writer, and Auschwitz survivor) uses the concept of “the gray zone” to speak of the space inhabited by prisoners of the Nazis who become their accomplices. Why is this a philosophically meaningful zone to Levi and (in his view) to humanity? 2. Question 2: What do Bomba’s […]

What kind of losses are the subject of the HSMS of your organization?

Identify the Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) implemented at your organization and answer the following questions: Draw the HSMS model/ framework. Briefly explain each element in the HSMS model/ framework. Which international/ local laws, codes, standards, and/or guidelines have been followed in drafting the HSMS? What kind of losses are the subject of the […]

Provide a numerical example of special order decisions and make or buy decisions and explain how these decisions are backed by quantitative and qualitative considerations

Q1. Differentiate with suitable examples the traditional costing systems and activity-based costing. Explain how ABC is used inmanufacturing by providing a numerical example Q2. Provide a numerical example of special order decisions and make or buy decisions and explain how these decisions are backed by quantitative and qualitative considerations  

Describe how you can use the writing process to ensure your writing is focused and effective.

When someone’s writing is not focused, clear, and precise the message is often lost or confusing. To succeed in today’s competitive, professional world you must be able to communicate effectively; especially through writing. Describe a situation (real or fictional) where not having a focused message in your writing could lead to a problem or poor […]