Do you think finance departments are the best place to train future CEOs?

THE ROLE OF THE FINANCIAL MANAGER

Due to the increasingly complex nature of corporate finance, more and more corporations are tapping their chief financial officer to become their chief executive officer. The CFO brings substantial financial expertise to the position of CEO. However, there may be other reasons why the CFO is not necessarily the best person to become the CEO.

Please note that the CFO must have an external orientation: After all, the company is owned by its shareholders and if the company is to operate so as to raise the value of the shares it must consider not only the internal structure of the organization, its products, competitors etc., but it must consider the interaction between what the company ‘does’, and the way the ‘market’ evaluates its performance. It is the combination of the two that plays a role in affecting the market price of the shares and shareholders value. The individuals who must have an eye on this are usually the CEO and the CFO.

Please read the articles below, which are both available in Proquest. You need to click ‘ADDIONAL LIBRARY RESOURCES’ under the title of Online Library in the TLC Portal in order to access the links.

How a CFO can graduate to CEO

Corporate Finance; London; Jun 1999; Janine Brewis

Abstract: Positions of power within corporates are highly sought after, and today’s chief financial officers and finance directors are increasingly becoming aware that they now have a realistic opportunity of becoming CEO. Part of the reason for the trend towards recruiting CFOs who can behave as strategic partners is that the investor community looks much more critically at the business performance and management strengths and weaknesses of corporates. This strategic positioning gives them an opportunity to buff up their image, and make themselves seen as a more credible candidate to take over the CEO role.

Do CFOs Really Make Good CEOs

Institutional Investor; New York; Aug 1989; Picker, Ida

Abstract: With the proliferation of corporate takeovers, leveraged buyouts, and restructuring in the US, it would seem that chief financial officers (CFO) hold the keys to executive wisdom. Recruiters report a growing trend of grooming CFOs for chief executive officer (CEO) positions, with some estimating that nearly 25% of top corporate leaders are former CFOs. Analysts, academics, and headhunters agree that the ideal CEO communicates well, is adept at managing managers, understands the company’s product and operations, and provides a consistent vision. A recent survey by Management Practices Quarterly reveals that, of 83 new CEOs appointed in 1988, more than 18% came from operations-production backgrounds, some 23% had technical training, while only 14.4% had a financial background. D. Wayne Calloway, who became CEO of PepsiCo in May 1986, was formerly the company’s CFO and is probably the best example of the valuable experience CFOs can bring to the CEO position.

Read the two articles above, look for newer articles on the subject by browsing the web and then write a two-page paper answering the following question:

Do you think finance departments are the best place to train future CEOs? Provide two actual examples of CFOs of publicly-traded companies who became CEOs of publicly-traded companies within the past 5 years. Do these individuals have the CPA and/or CFA designations?

Include a discussion of both the pros and cons of hiring a CFO to be CEO. Try to cite at least three articles in your paper in support of your arguments in favor of and against hiring a CFO to be a CEO. Remember to

How would you describe the personalities of these two coworkers?

INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE

You will be applying the concepts from the background materials to your own personal workplace experiences. For this assignment, think of two former or current coworkers that had unique personalities. Choose two people that you worked with closely enough that you were able to get a good idea of their personality traits and workplace attitudes.

Review the main personality traits and attitudes from the background materials, and think about how these apply to your two coworkers. Then write a three page paper addressing the following issues:

How would you describe the personalities of these two coworkers? Use the Big Five Personality traits and other personality traits discussed in Chapter 6 of Nair (2010) to find the personality traits that best describe your coworkers. You must use specific personality traits that you found in the background readings for your answer.

How would you describe their workplace attitudes including job satisfaction and organizational commitment? Use the concepts from Chapter 4 of Nair (2010) in your answer.

Do you think their personality traits impacted their workplace attitudes, or did other factors such as the work environment, job characteristics, etc. have a greater impact on their attitudes?

Answer the assignment questions directly

If a price ceiling were established at $3, what would happen in this market?

management economics

Final Project Scenario

You are an economist for the Vanda-Laye Corporation, which produces and distributes outdoor cooking supplies. The company has come under new ownership and management and will be undergoing changes in its product lines and operating structure. As an economist, your responsibilities include examining the market factors that affect success or failure of a product, including the supply and demand for the product, market conditions, and the behavior of competitors with similar products.

Your supervisor, Jorge, has assigned you the task of evaluating a new product. The new product, oven mittens, has several competitors in the marketplace, but your company will be using a new patented material that provides protection from heat and maintains a great deal of flexibility. The supply and demand functions for oven mittens are as follows:

Q_d = 45 – 6.9P

Q_s = –15 + 10P

where Q_d is the quantity demanded, Q_s the quantity supplied, and P the price.

Tasks:

Jorge has asked you to research the market and provide detailed responses to the following questions:

What is the equilibrium price and quantity for oven mittens? Using Microsoft Excel, construct a table that shows the quantity demanded, the quantity supplied, and the surplus or shortage associated with prices from $2 to $5.55. (Use appropriate intervals.) Indicate the level at which equilibrium is achieved. Graph the data, indicating the equilibrium level and the areas of shortage or surplus.
If a price floor were established at $4, what would happen in this market? Explain your answer.
If a price ceiling were established at $3, what would happen in this market? Explain your answer.
What will happen to the demand curve for the product if the following changes occur? Answer separately for each change, assuming each event to be independent of the other:
- The price of the substitute Good A increases.
- The price of the complementary Good C increases.

Submission Details:

Compile your calculations and graph in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet named as SU_MBA5004_W1_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.xls and your analysis in a Microsoft Word document named as SU_MBA5004_W1_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

How does each article describe the nature of the problem, issue, or deficit you have identified?

need help with my BSN Capatone Project, I need someone that is familiar with this because intails a lot of of info

Details:

Locate a minimum of 15 peer-reviewed articles that describe the problem or issue and that support the proposed solution. Eight of the 15 articles must be research-based (e.g., a study which is qualitative, quantitative, descriptive, or longitudinal).

Hint: Begin your search for literature by utilizing the databases located in the GCU Library. Contact your faculty member, the librarian, or library staff for additional researching tips and key word suggestions.

Preview each of the 15 articles chosen by reading the article abstracts and summaries.

Hint: Article abstracts and summaries provide a concise description of the topic, research outcomes, and significance of findings.

Hint: Refer to “RefWorks” and “Topic 1: Checklist.”

Perform a rapid appraisal of each article by answering the following questions (one to two sentences are sufficient to answer each question):

How does each article describe the nature of the problem, issue, or deficit you have identified?
Does each article provide statistical information to demonstrate the gravity of the issue, problem, or deficit?
What are example(s) of morbidity, mortality, and rate of incidence or rate of occurrence in the general population?
Does each article support your proposed change?

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

1 NRS441v.10.0R RefWorks.docx 2 NRS 441v.11R.Module1_Checklist.docx

This is my PICO question,

PICO question

P-PACU patient

I-Music along with standard pain management care

C-standard pain management

O-decrease in pain scores

In PACU patients (P), does music along with standard pain management (O) result in lower reported pain scores (I) when compared to standard pain management(C)

How robust are their theories in assessing personality across different cultures and times?

PSY Final Milestone

This is the last part of a three part assignment. Attached are the first tow papers which NEED to be incorperated into this paper. The two attached papers are the building blocks of this assignment. There are 8-9 pages already typed for use So only 3-4 pageds need to be added! This assignment is worth 300 point MUST be properly cited and APA format.

Here are the DETAILED instructions”

How has the theory of personality evolved from the work of Freud to the present day? Based on your understanding of the different theories, what impact will the growing use of social media have on personality?

Begin your discussion with a summary of your work from the short paper in Module Three to compare Freud and Jung’s perspectives with those of Adler and Erickson. Then expand the discussion of personality theory development to consider the influences of feminist theory and the contemporary theorists Rotter, Zuckerman and Seligman. Predict the impact of the growing use of social media on personality.

Throughout the paper, use the analytical skills that you developed from the article critique (Module Five) to integrate information from peer-reviewed articles to support your discussion.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: I. Foundations of Personality Theory – Freud and Jung a. What are the similarities between the perspectives of Freud and Jung? b. What are the differences between the perspectives of Freud and Jung?

II. Foundations of Personality Theory – Adler and Erickson a. What are the principles of Adler’s theory? b. What are the principles of Erickson’s theory? c. What are the key similarities, including applicability across different times and cultures, among the personality theories of Freud, Jung, Adler, and Erickson?

III. Twentieth-Century Personality Theories – Principles a. Describe the principles of feminist theory. b. Describe the principles of Rotter’s theory. c. Describe the principles of Zuckerman’s theory. d. Describe the principles of Seligman’s theory. e. Compare the concepts of twentieth-century theorists to each other. f. Given the time period and circumstances in which these theories were introduced, what contributions did they introduce to the overall field of personality theory?

IV. Evolution of Personality Theory and Research a. Compare the key concepts of twentieth-century theorists to those of their predecessors, Freud, Jung, Adler, and Erickson. b. How has personality research incorporated: i. Ethics? ii. Individual differences? iii. Cultural differences?

V. Implications of Technology in the Twenty-First Century: The twenty-first century has ushered in a major technological era which some argue disconnects us from one another by eliminating physical interaction. What is the impact of technology in general and social media in particularDiscuss: a. The impact of technology and social media on personality development to date b. Your predictions of how technology and use of social media will influence personality research in the future

Milestones Milestone One: Perceptions of Personality In Module Three, you will submit a Perceptions of Personality paper discussing how Freud and Jung define the term personality. How does culture influence views of personality?

Compare similarities and differences in Freud’s and Jung’s theories of personality and dream analysis. Freud and Jung were raised in very different circumstances. How did those differences affect their theories of personality? How robust are their theories in assessing personality across different cultures and times?

Provide a specific example referring to research on the personality of a famous figure (e.g., Hitler, Gandhi) and whether Freudian or Jungian psychology applies. This milestone is graded with the Milestone One Rubric.

Milestone Two: Article Critique In Module Five, you will submit a detailed article critique of an article from a relevant psychology journal. Provide both objective and subjective analyses. This milestone is graded with the Milestone Two Rubric. Final Submission: The Evolution of Personality Theory Through the Ages Paper In Module Seven, you will submit an Evolution of Personality Theory Through the Ages paper describing the evolution of personality theory from Freud to the present day. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final project. It should reflect the incorporation of feedback gained throughout the course. This submission will be graded using the Final Product Rubric (below).

Final Product Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Written components of projects must follow these

Explain what being a leader is, and what traits are needed to be an effective leader.

Week 5 Assignment

Due by 01/24/2016 8:30 Pm EST. Refernces Cited. 5-6 pages excluding tile and reference pages double spaced.

The Search For Leadership

Focus of the Final Paper

You are the CEO of a major consumer technology corporation. The company is global and offers remote employment, in addition to numerous physical locations. It distributes the products through different global wholesalers to reach retailers who in turn sell to the ultimate consumer. Your job is to find a new president for the organization. The past president has retired after 25 years of service. You will have to explain to the board of directors what criteria will be used in the search for a new company president.

In your paper:

Explain what being a leader is, and what traits are needed to be an effective leader.
Describe the type of leadership style and skills needed for the position.
Analyze the importance of attending to tasks and relationships.
Explain the importance of a leader following and communicating a vision, and setting the tone.
Examine the necessity for a leader to have good out-group member skills, as well as the ability to handle conflict and overcome obstacles.
Justify the needed ethical leadership traits for this position.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

Must be five to six double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
1. Title of paper
2. Student’s name
3. Course name and number
4. Instructor’s name
5. Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the text. Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Identify any special skills you possess which enable you to ensure the success of your plan.

Pre-Final

For your Capstone Project you will be writing a strategic plan for OCS. A key to writing the OCS strategic plan (also referred to as your Capstone Project or Project) is to clearly outline the contents of your business plan as follows:

Begin with a cover sheet with the title of your project, date of submission, your name, and your email address.
Construct a one page Table of Contents which outlines the sections of your business plan.
Write an “Introduction” section of the business plan. This will include a description of your project and a brief statement of how you see the project fitting into your program of studies and areas of professional interest. This should be 1-2 pages in length.
Write an “Expected Outcomes or Alternatives” section. Describe the expected outcomes or alternatives that you anticipate from completing this business plan. This may be speculative at this point in time, but we simply wish you to consider what outcomes you deem possible from this assignment. You should also comment here on the personal and/or organizational benefits that may likely flow from completing this business plan. This should be 1-3 pages in length.
Write a “Key to Business Plan Success” section. This should be a brief statement of what you believe would make your business plan a success. If you were asked to evaluate this business plan at this point in the process, what criteria would you recommend as being useful in conducting such an evaluation.
Write a “Business Description”. Here you will paint a vivid a picture of your company’s vision and the breakthrough idea your plan offers to the market.

- Identify any special skills you possess which enable you to ensure the success of your plan.
- Include any personal incentives for starting this business
- Discuss any previous experience you possess in creating and operating a business in your chosen industry.
- Write a brief industry analysis, with a discussion of existing compet

What sorts of problems do the types of activities described in your examples create for the society and economy more broadly?

he Changing Landscape of Cybercrime#685

The Changing Landscape of Cybercrime

Search the Internet or Digital Library to find two examples of activities that meet your definition of cybercrimes. The NexisNews database in the Digital Library located on the Colorado Platform is a good place to search for credible sources of news and commentary.

Use the examples you find to address the following questions:

Who are the victims of the cybercrimes that are your examples?
What sorts of problems do the acts described create for the victims?
What sorts of problems do the types of activities described in your examples create for the society and economy more broadly?

Required

One page in length
Read Chapter 1 in Computer Network Security and Cyber Ethics (TEXTBOOK)
APA Style format
Avoid Plagiarism

How do prevention programs differ from intervention programs? Explain.

Drug Abuse

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, read articles on the following:

Drug Abuse
Addiction and mental illness
Comorbidity
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
Other drug use prevention programs

Based on your research and understanding of drug abuse, answer the following questions:

Does addiction fall under public health and contribute to public health issues? Why or why not?
How do prevention programs differ from intervention programs? Explain.
From a prevention perspective, why is the age of onset an important issue in the addictions field?
What is a gateway drug? Compare researches that explain how gateway drugs lead to severe potential addictions.
Can gateway drugs contribute to public safety issues such as driving under the influence (DUI) and other crimes? Why or why not?
People addicted to drugs are generally diagnosed with other mental disorders. Is this an example of comorbidity? Why or why not? Provide at least three examples of comorbidity related to drug abuse or addiction.
According to Neal and Kendler, what are the ten possible models of comorbidity?
Critiques whether drug abuse contribute to mental illness or can mental illness lead to drug abuse?

What do you consider the most important characteristics of physical activity?

inesiology homework.. read chapter one and answer question

READ CHAPTER 1 PRIOR TO COMPLETING THIS ASSIGNMENT.

Kinesiology is the discipline that focuses on physical activity. Think about all they physical activity you engage in on a daily basis. What is physical activity? Your assignment is to complete a one-day physical activity journal recording all the physical activity you complete in that ONE day. BE SURE TO INCLUDE DETAIL. Please be aware of the definition of physical activity from the textbook and then carefully consider your ONE day. I expect this to be very thorough if you wish to receive full points. Minimum of 500 words.

Also, you are to answer these four questions:

How would you define physical activity
What do you consider the most important characteristics of physical activity?
What methods can you think of that kinesiologists might use to study physical activity?
Name five professions that use physical activity.

Each answer to the four questions has to be based of the textbook. please answer the questions and refer to textbook when answering them. My professor will take points off if the answer is not referred from the textbook. SO READ CHAPTER 1!. The link is below for the textbook, you just have to read chapter 1 and and REFER to it. ALSO, after answering the questions there is a one-day physical activity journal recording all the physical activity you complete in that ONE day, It has to be a detailed description. Just record the physical activity you did in one day and i will use that information. Be detailed with the phyiscal activity you did in one day and as well relate it some how to the questions and what chapter 1 speaks about.