Category: Economics


  • In this unit, we discussed the concept of market segmentation, which is defined as product positioning that subdivides the market to target specific customers. Identify a product that you have seen with either effective or ineffective market segmentation. Explain what makes the market segmentation effective or ineffective.

  • The purpose of a JAQ is to gather quantitative data from job experts to identify critical tasks and KSAOs for successful performance on the job. Data Collection and Analysis/Interpretation Complete the following: · Create a JAQ, including the 10–15 tasks and 10–15 competencies or KSAOs from the Week 3 assignment. · Administer the JAQ to…

  • Scenario You are applying for the role of quality assurance manager at a large health care system. One of the job application requirements is to provide an example of the quality improvement process, from beginning to end, to demonstrate your understanding of how this process requires action at the clinical microsystem level. As a former…

  • Overview and Insights Comparative advantage is simply the country’s, firm’s, or individual’s ability to produce something at a lower opportunity cost (less resources) than others. Understanding the concept of comparative advantage in the global economy helps us understand why some countries specialize in the production and trade of certain commodities. It also helps us understand…

  • In this milestone , you will submit Mapping the Issue (Section II of your final project). This milestone is a PowerPoint presentation that will help you visualize the social issue and how it relates to the following sociological concepts: cultural beliefs and biases, social roles, social inequalities, and existing social conditions. PowerPoint will help you…

  • Assume that an auditor wishes to use analytical procedures as a substantive procedure. Please choose “1” from the list below and indicate how substantive analytical procedures could be used in assisting the auditor in testing the following accounts: a. Interest expense related to bonds outstanding b. Natural gas expense for a public utility company c.…

  • Overview and Insights Comparative advantage is simply the country’s, firm’s, or individual’s ability to produce something at a lower opportunity cost (less resources) than others. Understanding the concept of comparative advantage in the global economy helps us understand why some countries specialize in the production and trade of certain commodities. It also helps us understand…

  • Kara Murphy, purchasing manager with Marshall Insurance Company (Marshall), in Spokane, Washington, was evaluating a proposal submitted from David Callum, from Gilmore Printing (Gilmore). David was proposing that Gilmore take responsibility for managing all forms and printed materials inventory for the Marshall Automobile Club. Kara could see the advantages of outsourcing management of printed materials,…

  • Assume that an auditor wishes to use analytical procedures as a substantive procedure. Please choose “1” from the list below and indicate how substantive analytical procedures could be used in assisting the auditor in testing the following accounts: a. Interest expense related to bonds outstanding b. Natural gas expense for a public utility company c.…

  • For your initial post, what did you find interesting about the video? What are the different decisions that an auditor will face regarding audit evidence and which do you consider the most important decision? Justify your answer. Please post your initial post by Wednesday and respond to at least 1 classmate by Sunday.