This Professional Assignment (PA 1) requires a minimum of three (3) pages (and a minimum of six [6] peer-reviewed sources)APA formatted Word Document in response to the following questions. Your answers should be clear, well-organized, and specific. Provide a concise, cogent argument and include details to support your response. Please review the following case and then provide detailed answers to the listed questions: Manager Andersen, concerned about her current customer base and he started to think of factors that might affect the attractiveness of an auditing firm. Of course, the provided service quality and the fees charged by the auditor seem two important factors. Next, she decides that reputation of the auditing firm also needs to be included in the framework as an independent variable. As illustrated by the dramatic effects of recent auditing scandals, reputation seems especially important for large auditors (i.e., auditing firms that are large in size). Finally, manager Andersen believes that also the proximity of the auditing firm to the customer is another variable to be included as an independent variable. Proximity very likely affects the possibility for the client to personally meet with the auditors on a regular basis and she knows from her own contact with customers that they perceive personal interactions as quite important. Please provide your detail explanations to the following questions: 1. Identify the problem. 2. Create research questions. 3. Identify the dependent, independent, moderating, and mediating variables. 4. Sketch a diagram representing the theoretical model. 5. Develop a minimum of four (4) testable hypotheses. *Please refer to the Grading Criteria for Professional Assignments in the University Policies for specific guidelines and expectations. This Professional Assignment (PA 1) requires a minimum of three (3) pages (and a minimum of six [6] peer-reviewed sources)APA formatted Word Document in response to the following questions. Your answers should be clear, well-organized, and specific. Provide a concise, cogent argument and include details to support your response. Please review the following case and then provide detailed answers to the listed questions: Manager Andersen, concerned about her current customer base and he started to think of factors that might affect the attractiveness of an auditing firm. Of course, the provided service quality and the fees charged by the auditor seem two important factors. Next, she decides that reputation of the auditing firm also needs to be included in the framework as an independent variable. As illustrated by the dramatic effects of recent auditing scandals, reputation seems especially important for large auditors (i.e., auditing firms that are large in size). Finally, manager Andersen believes that also the proximity of the auditing firm to the customer is another variable to be included as an independent variable. Proximity very likely affects the possibility for the client to personally meet with the auditors on a regular basis and she knows from her own contact with customers that they perceive personal interactions as quite important. Please provide your detail explanations to the following questions: 1. Identify the problem. 2. Create research questions. 3. Identify the dependent, independent, moderating, and mediating variables. 4. Sketch a diagram representing the theoretical model. 5. Develop a minimum of four (4) testable hypotheses. *Please refer to the Grading Criteria for Professional Assignments in the University Policies for specific guidelines and expectations.

For this activity you can select one of the following options, and respond to either Option 1 or Option 2: Note: If you do not have access to NVivo, you can select Option 2. Option 1: After reviewing Chapters 1-3 of your NVivo text and watching the NVivo video files posted above, explain the following capabilities of the NVivo software: ? Discuss the meaning of the term “Node” used in the NVivo software, and how a Node is used. ? Assess the meaning of the term “Case Node” used in the NVivo software, and discuss how a Case Node is used. Option 2: ? Discuss what grounded theory is in qualitative research and provide a hypothetical research example that can be used. ? Explain how you would collect data for your hypothetical example. For this activity you can select one of the following options, and respond to either Option 1 or Option 2: Note: If you do not have access to NVivo, you can select Option 2. Option 1: After reviewing Chapters 1-3 of your NVivo text and watching the NVivo video files posted above, explain the following capabilities of the NVivo software: ? Discuss the meaning of the term “Node” used in the NVivo software, and how a Node is used. ? Assess the meaning of the term “Case Node” used in the NVivo software, and discuss how a Case Node is used. Option 2: ? Discuss what grounded theory is in qualitative research and provide a hypothetical research example that can be used. ? Explain how you would collect data for your hypothetical example.

Knowledge management concerns organizing the knowledge processes: create, store, share, and apply in an organization. But knowledge processes can also be identified in your personal life. ? Can you think of any knowledge creation and/or knowledge sharing processes in which you are involved? ? Are these processes formalized in some way or would you consider them as informal knowledge management? Knowledge management concerns organizing the knowledge processes: create, store, share, and apply in an organization. But knowledge processes can also be identified in your personal life. ? Can you think of any knowledge creation and/or knowledge sharing processes in which you are involved? ? Are these processes formalized in some way or would you consider them as informal knowledge management?

Write a 3-5 page paper in response to the case study "The linkages between learning orientation, knowledge assets, and HR practices in professional service firms." Reflect on the following question to formulate your paper: Given that each learning orientation is linked to a particular timescale and that different modes of learning require the use of different knowledge assets, which are facilitated by different HR practices, how challenging is it likely to be for any organization to utilize more than one learning orientation, and to flexibly switch between them when appropriate? *Please refer to the Grading Criteria for Professional Assignments in the University Policies for specific guidelines and expectations. Write a 3-5 page paper in response to the case study "The linkages between learning orientation, knowledge assets, and HR practices in professional service firms." Reflect on the following question to formulate your paper: Given that each learning orientation is linked to a particular timescale and that different modes of learning require the use of different knowledge assets, which are facilitated by different HR practices, how challenging is it likely to be for any organization to utilize more than one learning orientation, and to flexibly switch between them when appropriate? *Please refer to the Grading Criteria for Professional Assignments in the University Policies for specific guidelines and expectations.

Prior to reading this DQ, please read the PA1 assignment and understand what the assignment is asking you to complete. Once you have an understanding of the PA1 assignment, please continue to the paragraph below to complete DQ1. Using the Library Information Resource Network (LIRN), JSTOR, or any other electronic journal database, research eight (8) peer-reviewed articles that can be used to answer your upcoming PA1 assignment. Your discussion should summarize the articles in such a way that it can justify any arguments you may present in your PA1 assignment and should be different from the abstract. In addition to your researched peer-reviewed article, you must include an example of the article researched as it is applied by industry (company, business entity, and so forth). Please note: This article summary should not be the only article researched for your PA1 assignment. You may (and should) have several other articles researched to fully answer your PA1 assignment. The concept of this DQ is to allow students to be proactive in the research necessary to complete this assignment. You may use your article summary, partially or in its entirety in your PA1 assignment. Important: Please ensure that your reference for the article is in correct APA format, as your reference in your discussion post. Depending on which electronic database you use, you should see a “Cite” selection for your article. In addition, there should be a variety of articles summarized and as such, students should have different articles summarized. Your summary MUST include ALL of the following in your DQ post (include every item in the bullet list below, or you will not receive full credit): Do these in order: ? In correct APA format, write the Reference of the article. ? Clearly state what the article is about and its purpose. ? Describe how you will use it in your upcoming assignment. ? Repeat for a total of eight (8) peer-reviewed sources. Prior to reading this DQ, please read the PA1 assignment and understand what the assignment is asking you to complete. Once you have an understanding of the PA1 assignment, please continue to the paragraph below to complete DQ1. Using the Library Information Resource Network (LIRN), JSTOR, or any other electronic journal database, research eight (8) peer-reviewed articles that can be used to answer your upcoming PA1 assignment. Your discussion should summarize the articles in such a way that it can justify any arguments you may present in your PA1 assignment and should be different from the abstract. In addition to your researched peer-reviewed article, you must include an example of the article researched as it is applied by industry (company, business entity, and so forth). Please note: This article summary should not be the only article researched for your PA1 assignment. You may (and should) have several other articles researched to fully answer your PA1 assignment. The concept of this DQ is to allow students to be proactive in the research necessary to complete this assignment. You may use your article summary, partially or in its entirety in your PA1 assignment. Important: Please ensure that your reference for the article is in correct APA format, as your reference in your discussion post. Depending on which electronic database you use, you should see a “Cite” selection for your article. In addition, there should be a variety of articles summarized and as such, students should have different articles summarized. Your summary MUST include ALL of the following in your DQ post (include every item in the bullet list below, or you will not receive full credit): Do these in order: ? In correct APA format, write the Reference of the article. ? Clearly state what the article is about and its purpose. ? Describe how you will use it in your upcoming assignment. ? Repeat for a total of eight (8) peer-reviewed sources.

1. The major ethical question in DAX'S CASE revolves around the right of a person to refuse medical treatment and be allowed ultimately to die. Each person involved in this case made his/her choice to ignore Dax's wishes and "treat" Dax. You are to write a paper explaining each of the following person's viewpoints and identifying the theory (from the 10 in Exercise 2) that most clearly defines the action that the person took with regard to Dax. Remember that you are not expressing your views here but rather the views of each of the participants. A. Dax's mother - Ada Cowart B. Dax's lawyer - Rex Houston C. Dax's Doctors (only choose 1) - Dr. Robert Meier--rehab Dr. Charles Baxter-Parkland, Dr. Robert White-psychiatrist Dr. Duane Larsen-surgeon (The doctors' decisions to treat Dax were based on very similar types of reasoning. Therefore discussing one doctor's decision and subsequent theory will be sufficient.) 2. Describe Dax Cowart’s decision to die using the Warner Ethical Conduct Paradigm. Discuss each step of the paradigm and explain what you think had an influence on Dax's desire to die rather than be treated. (Obviously, you are not able to have all the information about Dax and his innermost thoughts. However, you have been given many hints from the book that should enable you to piece the information together for a good profile.) 4-6K (2-4 typed pages). * After reading Dax’s Case, if you have additional interest in Dax here is a web address of him speaking that you might find of interest. https://youtu.be/lSsu6HkguV8 1. The major ethical question in DAX'S CASE revolves around the right of a person to refuse medical treatment and be allowed ultimately to die. Each person involved in this case made his/her choice to ignore Dax's wishes and "treat" Dax. You are to write a paper explaining each of the following person's viewpoints and identifying the theory (from the 10 in Exercise 2) that most clearly defines the action that the person took with regard to Dax. Remember that you are not expressing your views here but rather the views of each of the participants. A. Dax's mother - Ada Cowart B. Dax's lawyer - Rex Houston C. Dax's Doctors (only choose 1) - Dr. Robert Meier--rehab Dr. Charles Baxter-Parkland, Dr. Robert White-psychiatrist Dr. Duane Larsen-surgeon (The doctors' decisions to treat Dax were based on very similar types of reasoning. Therefore discussing one doctor's decision and subsequent theory will be sufficient.) 2. Describe Dax Cowart’s decision to die using the Warner Ethical Conduct Paradigm. Discuss each step of the paradigm and explain what you think had an influence on Dax's desire to die rather than be treated. (Obviously, you are not able to have all the information about Dax and his innermost thoughts. However, you have been given many hints from the book that should enable you to piece the information together for a good profile.) 4-6K (2-4 typed pages). * After reading Dax’s Case, if you have additional interest in Dax here is a web address of him speaking that you might find of interest. https://youtu.be/lSsu6HkguV8

Activity 1 - CLO 1, CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6, CLO 7 Several years ago, The Wall Street Journal reported that the winner of the Massachusetts State Lottery prize had the misfortune to be both bankrupt and in prison for fraud. The balance of the prize was $9,420,713, to be paid in 19 equal annual installments (There were 20 installments, but the winner had already received the first payment). The bankruptcy court judge ruled that the prize should be sold off to the highest bidder and the proceeds to be paid to the creditors. a. If the interest rate was 8%, how much would you have been prepared to bid for the prize? b. Enhance Reinsurance Company was reported to have offered $4.2 million. Find the return that the company was looking for. Please explain your answer in detail and provide in-text citations. Activity 1 - CLO 1, CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6, CLO 7 Several years ago, The Wall Street Journal reported that the winner of the Massachusetts State Lottery prize had the misfortune to be both bankrupt and in prison for fraud. The balance of the prize was $9,420,713, to be paid in 19 equal annual installments (There were 20 installments, but the winner had already received the first payment). The bankruptcy court judge ruled that the prize should be sold off to the highest bidder and the proceeds to be paid to the creditors. a. If the interest rate was 8%, how much would you have been prepared to bid for the prize? b. Enhance Reinsurance Company was reported to have offered $4.2 million. Find the return that the company was looking for. Please explain your answer in detail and provide in-text citations.

Please answer the following questions in detail, provide examples whenever applicable, provide in-text citations. a. What is the payback period on each of the above projects? b. Given that you wish to use the payback rule with a cutoff period of two years, which projects would you accept? c. If you use a cutoff period of three years, which projects would you accept? d. If the opportunity cost of capital is 10%, which projects have positive NPVs? e. If a firm uses a single cutoff period for all projects, it is likely to accept too many short-lived projects.” True or false? f. If the firm uses the discounted-payback rule, will it accept any negative-NPV projects? Will it turn down any positive NPV projects? Please answer the following questions in detail, provide examples whenever applicable, provide in-text citations. a. What is the payback period on each of the above projects? b. Given that you wish to use the payback rule with a cutoff period of two years, which projects would you accept? c. If you use a cutoff period of three years, which projects would you accept? d. If the opportunity cost of capital is 10%, which projects have positive NPVs? e. If a firm uses a single cutoff period for all projects, it is likely to accept too many short-lived projects.” True or false? f. If the firm uses the discounted-payback rule, will it accept any negative-NPV projects? Will it turn down any positive NPV projects?

Consider the cash flows of the following three A, B, C projects. a. If the opportunity cost of capital is 11%, and you have unlimited access to the capital, which one(s) would you accept? What would be your action if the cost of capital is 16%? b. Suppose that you have limited access to the capital and you need to choose only one project. Which one would you choose? The discount rate is still 11%. c. What is the payback period of each project? Please analyse if in general decision based on payback is consistent with decision based on NPV. d. What are the internal rates of return (IRR) on the three projects? Does the IRR rule in this case give the same decision as NPV? e. If the opportunity cost of capital is 11%, what is the profitability index for each project? Please analyse if in general decisions based on profitability index is consistent with decisions based on NPV. f. What is the most generally accepted measure to choose between the projects? Please justify your answer. Please explain your answer in detail and provide in-text citations. *Please refer to the Grading Criteria for Professional Assignments in the University Policies for specific guidelines and expectations. Consider the cash flows of the following three A, B, C projects. a. If the opportunity cost of capital is 11%, and you have unlimited access to the capital, which one(s) would you accept? What would be your action if the cost of capital is 16%? b. Suppose that you have limited access to the capital and you need to choose only one project. Which one would you choose? The discount rate is still 11%. c. What is the payback period of each project? Please analyse if in general decision based on payback is consistent with decision based on NPV. d. What are the internal rates of return (IRR) on the three projects? Does the IRR rule in this case give the same decision as NPV? e. If the opportunity cost of capital is 11%, what is the profitability index for each project? Please analyse if in general decisions based on profitability index is consistent with decisions based on NPV. f. What is the most generally accepted measure to choose between the projects? Please justify your answer. Please explain your answer in detail and provide in-text citations. *Please refer to the Grading Criteria for Professional Assignments in the University Policies for specific guidelines and expectations.

1). Using the Web or other resources, write a brief paper about RSA, its history, its methodology, and where it is used. 2). Send a brief message (ten words minimum) using the Caesar Cypher. 1). Using the Web or other resources, write a brief paper about RSA, its history, its methodology, and where it is used. 2). Send a brief message (ten words minimum) using the Caesar Cypher.