Several Big Data Visualization tools have been evaluated in this week’s paper.  While the focus was primarily on R and Python with GUI tools, new tools are being introduced every day.  Compare and contrast the use of R vs Python and identify the pros and cons of each. Provide an example of both programming languages with coding examples as well as your experience in using […]

Suppose you work as a human resource (HR) executive at Total Solutions, Inc., a culturally and geographically diverse organization. A recent government study on human statistics indicates that colleagues who share culturally similar backgrounds perform more efficiently and effectively on the job. These study findings, however, appear contrary to the basic research on the value of diverse workforces. John, the vice president of HR has […]

When most people think about identifying a crisis or disaster, the first ones that come to mind are usually natural disasters like tsunamis, earthquakes, or draughts. Others may first think of wars, terrorism, or genocide. As counselor educators, you should be aware of all types of crisis that may occur, including business crises such as those that involve the global outsourcing of jobs or de-centralization […]

Probability and nonprobability are the two general categories of sampling. Probability sampling uses random selection, whereas nonprobability sampling does not. For example, if you wanted to study the effects of divorce on the psychological development of adolescents, you could gather a population of a certain number of adolescents whose parents were divorced. Then, out of that population, you could randomly select 25 of those people. […]

Using the databases within the Online Library, locate a scholarly, peer-reviewed article regarding how an employee’s compensation can influence his or her behavior on the job. After reading the article, you will compose an article critique. Your critique will be at least two pages in length, and in the critique, you will include the following:  the main topic/question of the article,  the author’s […]

Key Assignment Draft  Now that the product and promotional decisions have been made for the new product, Michelle is concerned about the pricing of the new product and the distribution channels that will be used to make the product available to customers. She has asked you to write a 2-3 page memo outlining two different pricing strategies that MM should consider. Her voice mail message […]

  3 page reflection paper activity. The activity will be based around Balancing the federal budget. In the website I will provide you will have to make cuts to the federal budget and in the end take a screenshot of the final budget. Your refection paper will consist of a maximum 3 pages, on those pages you will explain the programs that you cut and why, the programs […]

When communicating within the context of a meeting, leaders and managers always must be mindful the strengths and drawbacks of meetings. Knowing how to design, develop, and shape your messages is important.Review the following scenario:You have been selected to address the quarterly meeting of your company’s board of directors. You will be delivering negative updates that include low profits, pending lawsuits, and high employee turnover. […]

Michelle has told you that the board is now ready to see the final presentation of your plan for MM’s new product.   “They are very eager to see what we have been working on during the past few weeks,” she says excitedly. “I am sure they will love the plan and am looking forward to your presentation.”  “Thanks,” you respond, feeling a few butterflies in […]

 First Read:O’Reilly, M. L., & Tushman, C.A. & (2016). Lead and Disrupt: How to solve the innovator’s dilemma. Stanford University Press.You can find review of Tushman and O’Reilly’s book, for instance, Hemphill’s in The International Journal of Innovation.  This is an opportunity to provide your review.Your book review should be 5, double-spaced pages in length excluding the cover page and should be a review that […]