Chose a publicly traded company and answer a series of questions on that company each week. The questions given will be related to the topics covered in classes of that week. Question Set 1:1) What is your company’s principal business activity?2) Who is the CFO? What is his/her accounting background? Give as much detail as you see necessary.3) Is your company managing any ethical issues presently? If so, how do their actions affect their financial performance going forward?Question Set 2:1) Take the income statement of your company and transfer this to excel.2) What is the largest expense/cost item on your income statement? Using your annual report (notes to the financial statements) explain what is causing this expense. Can you think of some strategies to reduce this?Question Set 3:1) Identify the costs/expenses as either variable of fixed. For the variable cost per unit, you will have to find or estimate the total products sold during the fiscal year.2) Write the cost function for your company. RubricTerm Assignment Part 1Term Assignment Part 1CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & FormattingIs the entire document in the same font? Is the font size consistent? Are there any mis-spelled words?2 ptsExcellentAll requirements were completed with no noticeable issues.2 to >1.5 ptsWell DoneLess than 5 errors1.5 to >1.0 ptsSatisfactoryBetween 6-10 errors.1 to >0.5 ptsInadequateMore than 10 errors0.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableNo submission or mostly incomplete work with many errors.2 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDepth of ContentIs it clear that research was done to find answers to the questions? When the methods discuessed in class used to analyze data?6 ptsExcellentAll questions were answered using the methods discussed in class.6 to >4.5 ptsWell DoneMost questions were answered using methods discussed in class, some errors noted.4.5 to >3.5 ptsSatisfactorySome questions were omitted or completed incorrectly.3.5 to >1.5 ptsInadequateThe majority of questions were omitted or completed incorrectly. A complete redo of these questions necessary.1.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableNo submission or only a small portion of questions were complete with errors made or very little research evident.6 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization of SubmissionAre the word document and excel file both submitted with the questions being asked clearly answered? Is there a reference list provided? Is the income statement in the excel file exactly the same as the companies 10-k statement?2 ptsExcellentPresentation of the material is adequate.2 to >1.5 ptsWell DoneThere are some minor corrections to make but overall the quality of the document is sufficient.1.5 to >1.0 ptsSatisfactoryThere are major corrections to make with the document, possbily no references or questions in the wrong order, etc.1 to >0.5 ptsInadequateMajor work is needed with this submission, most likely a complete redo of the document is necessary.0.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableNo submission or majority of the work is not complete.2 ptsTotal Points: 10

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Background (not to be used in your paper): Upton Sinclair’s novel, The Jungle, told of horrible conditions in the meatpacking industry as seen through the struggles of his main character Jurgis Rudkis, a Lithuanian immigrant, and his family. Sinclair hoped his book would highlight the plight of the worker, illustrate what was wrong with American capitalism, and promote social reform. Historians recognize his accounts as exaggerated, but it was an instant best-seller and prompted President Teddy Roosevelt to launch an investigation into his claims. The investigative committee discovered atrocious conditions in some plants but found others to be hygienic. The resultant Neill-Reynolds Report spurred the passage of the Meat Inspection Act (1906), which focused on protecting the public from tainted food but not from workplace abuses.
Read the assigned excerpts from the following document: Content Warning: This document contains graphic descriptions illustrating the abuses of the meatpacking industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

From Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, read Chapter 9 and the first 3 paragraphs of Chapter 14 (the last sentence of paragraph 3 ends with: “ . . . they would charge two cents more a pound.”): https://www.gutenberg.org/files/140/140-h/140-h.ht…

Use the details from these excerpts to answer ALL of the following questions:

According to Sinclair, in what ways did immigrants directly experience political corruption?
According to Sinclair, what conditions did the workers experience in the plants?
According to Sinclair, what was the state of the meat in these plants?
In your answer to each question, you must include at least two (2) specific examples from the document in support of your argument.

***DO NOT USE OUTSIDE SOURCES to answer these questions!***
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Formatting & Posting Instructions:

Your Analytical Assignment should be at least 300 words in length (no more than 600 words).
Please use complete sentences and organize your responses into paragraphs.
For this assignment, you do not need an introduction or conclusion; however, your assignment should begin with an overall, detailed thesis statement that sums up all of the main arguments (your answers to the questions posed) that you will make.

Put this thesis statement at the beginning of your assignment, separate from your other paragraphs.

For citation purposes, put the author’s name and the chapter number in parentheses (Sinclair, Ch. 9 or Sinclair, Ch. 14). You must give credit to the author EACH time you quote and/or paraphrase.
Each statement (argument) that you make must be directly supported with evidence from the source. Example: Columbus’s motives for conquest were: your argument. According to Columbus, these “new” lands offered Spain: “the source support” (Columbus). DO NOT use any other sources—only use the assigned document to answer these questions.

I am to choose an area of interest in exercise physiology to research and learn more about in the area of exercise physiology. This topic can not have been (or will be) covered in class. After choosing a topic and having it approved by my professor, i will need to prepare a PowerPoint presentation that will effectively teach your classmates about your chosen subject. The presentation will be posted to facilitate a critical discussion with my peers about the topic. In addition, you will participate in critiquing/discussing the presentation of your classmates. Projects complete on non-approved topics and/or groups more than 4 will receive a zero (0) for the assignment.The presentation:Your presentation needs to follow a logical progression (i.e., introduction, body, and conclusion). Additionally, it is to be organized and written with clarity – the viewer should be able to progress through the presentation in a ‘self-guided manner without becoming overwhelmed or confused. That is not to say that you should create a collection of simple bullet points (do not do that). Your presentation should be stimulating, as well as informative. It is important to keep in mind that this is a junior/senior-level class, and your work should reflect that fact. A good rule of thumb is that “if you cannot distinguish a difference between your work and lower-level work, then most likely, you are still doing lower-level work.” The sources/references: You must use multiple, reputable sources. If you choose a topic from a textbook, you must supplement your presentation with additional information from other sources. In other words, your presentation should not merely be a summary of the content found in one book. You must provide additional, unique information. You must utilize information from at least 5 reputable sources, and no more than half of your presentation can come from any one source. When discussing a source, you must put the citation in the lower right corner of the PowerPoint slide.Special Notes: The Internet: Be very careful about your use of the Internet as a source of material. Largely, information on ‘popular’ websites (e.g., Dr. Oz, Livestrong, WebMD, etc.) has not been professionally scrutinized by a peer or blind review. Therefore, they are not generally considered appropriate or viable resources for academic research. However, some websites provide suitable research material. This is what PubMed does, and I highly recommend using PubMed Central to locate relevant journal articles to support your research. PubMed Central is an archive of free, full-text research journal articles. Additionally, SAU’s Magale Library provides on-line access to multiple research databases.Submitting work that has been utilized in other classes is not acceptable. Proof-read your presentation – double-check your spelling and grammar. I have posted a former student’s presentation that you can use as a model. This presentation has 35 slides, 28 of which contain information.am to do an exercise physiology research project over a topic approved by my professor.

Chapter 15: Southern Empires, Southern Seas, 1200-1500
Discussion Question:
Choose ONE from below.  Identify which question you are addressing at the BEGINNING of your post.
OPTION A:
How did environmental differences affect social, political, and economic institutions in the Delhi Sultanate, Mali and Mesoamerica?
OPTION B:
View the short video: John Green’s Int’l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6XtBLDmPA0&list=PLBDA2E52FB1EF80C9&index=1 Based on the video and course materials, consider the following: What had the greater impact driving Indian Ocean trade — the desirability of the goods OR the technological advances OR ???   Include examples to support your argument.
Be sure to REPLY to the posts of two other students. 
Use Book: Richard W. Bulliet, et. al., The Earth and Its Peoples, vol. 1: to 1550, 7th  (Cengage Advantage Books, 2019), ISBN-13: 9781337401487. 

First reply: The desirability of the goods AND the technological advances both took great impact driving the Indian Ocean Trade. Although in the Crash Course video he talked a lot more about the desirability of the goods, he also mentioned a little bit about the technological advances like compasses to help the traders navigate, which I think is very crucial. Although they depended on monsoon winds to travel the Indian Ocean, they also relied, “On the stars to guide them, skilled pilots steered large vessels by the quicker route straight across the water,” (p. 379). John Green mentions how crucial the magnetic compasses that came from China to know where you are going and the astrolabe that was popularized by the Muslim sailors which help navigate by the stars are. Despite the significance of trading goods like books, coffee, weapons (from Middle East), gold, animal skin, timber, ivory (from Africa), silk, porcelain (from China), spices, grains (from Southeast Asia), and many more other goods from other lands, without the advanced technology and how you will arrive at your destination you cannot trade the goods successfully.
Second reply: The Indian Ocean trade was heavily reliant on the desirability of goods. Due to the prosperity of empires, cities, and kingdoms throughout Asia, Europe, and Africa, the “demand for luxuries-precious metals and jewels, rare spices, fine textiles, and other manufactures- rose” (pg. 378). While larger, and more advanced ships, such as dhows, expanded their capacity and were able to transport more goods, it might have been because the demand was high, and it was easier to transport a large amount of goods if there was a larger ship. In the video, John Green states that the “terms of trade were set by the merchants and by the demands of the market” (Crash Course). The Indian Ocean trade system may have developed more technological advancements in order to fulfill the demands of the cities and empires. Different regions had a different goods they could offer, and were native to that area, so the demand led the way and pushed for Indian Ocean trade.

I have chosen the Travelling salesperson problem as my typical problem.2500 words, 10 references, harvard referencing style (At least one of the selected articles should be published after 2010)REQUIREMENTSStep 1: Identify and Solve a Typical ProblemThere are a number of typical models in the Operations Research field which can be applied to a wide range ofsupply chain problems. Select one of the following typical models: Travelling Salesperson Problem (TSP) Multiple Traveling Salesman Problem (mTSP) Knapsack Problem Vehicle Routing Problems (VRP) Job Shop Scheduling Parallel Machine Scheduling Christmas lunch problem Newsvendor problem Pickup and delivery Travelling thief problem Eight queens problem Minimum Spanning Tree Hamiltonian path problem1.1. Background: Provide a detailed explanation of the selected problem.1.2. Model Provide typical mathematical model of the selected problem and clearly explain different aspects of themodel (e.g. decision variable, objective function, constraints, etc.)1.3. Solving an Example Develop a mathematical model for a workable and reasonable size of the problem.– For many typical problems, when size of the problem increases, it becomes NP-Hard. In other words,your computer will not be able to solve it mathematically. Therefore, ‘workable and reasonable size’here means that size of the selected problem should not be too small or too large. Solve the problem in Excel and transfer your solution to Word. It is required that details and steps ofgetting the solution are provided in the Word document. Interpret the findings and discuss.Step 2: LR on Application of Selected Typical Model in Design and Analysis of Supply Chain Identify at least 5 peer reviewed articles in which your selected typical problem has been employed toaddress knowledge gaps in supply chain field.– At least one of the selected articles should be published after 2010. Write a comprehensive literature review on the application of “your selected” typical model in design andanalysis of supply chain and address the following (but not limited to) points:– What type of problems in supply chain can be addressed by the selected typical problem?– Compare similarities and differences of selected articles.– Discuss the suitability of using the selected typical model in design/analysis of various supply chains.– What are the limitations of your selected typical problem?– Undertaking any additional critical and/or content analysis on the application of selected typicalproblem in design and analysis of supply chain is highly recommended.1Step 3: Summary of Findings A summary of findings regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the selected typical problem in designand analysis of supply chain should be summarised in this section.Note: From each article something unique should be explained in the report. Word limit: 2500 ± 500 wordsyou are required to use the Harvard referencing system. The naming convention for both Word and Excel files is: ‘Student Number_Student Name’. Both Wordand Excel files should be uploaded to the Canvas.