Final 245

Question 1:
Why does much of the world hate the US? Please explain your informed view of the geopolitics, economics and military necessity.
Why are we at once the most powerful nation in the world and the most hated? Be candid and anchor your responses in the materials and class discussions.

Question 2:
Please discuss your understanding of the history and current use of the economy an US foreign policy. Give examples of how our nation has used economic measures as foreign policy. Discuss what value it has. Have we failed or succeeded

Use this source: Snow, Donald (2013). Cases in American Foreign Policy. Boston, Pearson.

A Job Application Letter

Your AddressYour City, State Zip CodePhone Number DateIndividual s NameTitle of IndividualName of CompanyAddressCity, State and Zip CodeDear Individual s Name (use last name and use Ms. or Mr. or full name if you don t know the gender of the person):State the position or type of work for which you are applying, and how you learned about the opening. Use a sentence like this: \”The position for Marketing Assistant advertised in the November 5 edition of the  seems perfect for someone with my qualifications.\” (Put the names of publications–newspapers–in italics.) Next, add a sentence or two summarizing these qualifications. You might use sentences like these: \”I worked in telemarketing and retail for two years. I have also completed 24 hours in Business Management at Sinclair Community College with a grade point average of 3.80.\”The second paragraph should elaborate more on your qualifications and on what you can do for the employer. If you are a recent graduate, explain how your academic background makes you a qualified candidate for the position. If you have some practical work experience, point out the  achievements or your  qualifications. However, do not repeat your entire resume.In the third and final paragraph, state your resume is enclosed. Close the letter with a statement that will encourage a response. State specific times and dates that you are available to interview; try to be as flexible as possible. Avoid sentences like \”I would love to work for you,\” or \”I am so excited about….\” and so forth.Sincerely, (4 spaces)(your handwritten signature only)Type your full nameencl. (to indicate the resume is enclosed)    

Literature discussion

Prepare: Prior to completing this discussion, read the Critical Literary Theories handout.  Reflect: In the Critical Literary Theories handout, four different kinds of critical approaches are presented. Consider which of the four theories you find most interesting as a means for understanding literature.  Write: Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. The minimum word count does not include references. Choose two of those critical approaches and address the points below. Describe each critical approach in detail. Compare and/or contrast the two critical approaches.  How are they different and similar? Determine which critical approach you find most useful for examining the conflicts and meaning in literature. Explain why you chose this particular approach as the most useful. Why does it appeal to you? 

Motivation on the Job

Search the Internet for a recent article on what is motivational on the job—either in the business world or in law enforcement. In a one page paper, outline your findings and include the full source of the article. Assignment checked for plagiarism through SafeAssign.

Accounting

 an Individual Paper 700 to 1,050-word summary of your team\’s discussion regarding IFRS vs. GAAP. The summary should be structured in a subject-by-subject format.  an introduction and a conclusion. Your discussion should include the answers to the following:   your paper consistent with APA guidelines. your  text and at least two additional scholarly reviewed references.

Elevator Pitch

Elevator PitchCreate a 700-word elevator pitch that includes the following:Summarize your background and what makes you unique (your competitive advantage/differentiation) in a one-paragraph elevator pitch.Identify three to four companies for whom you want to work (your target market and how you can fulfill its needs/wants), and how you think your skill set will benefit them.  Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines. 100 % Original0 plagiarismVery on time no more late than tuesday at 9 am. 1

Stock-Trak

Project description
The Scenario
You have been awarded a ten-week internship as a commodity trading advisor (CTA). We are your commodity pool operators (CPOs) your supervisors, in other words and we have allotted you $1 million to use for margin. At the close of the ten weeks, some members of the trading intern class will be retained as full-time CTAs, and it is your objective to obtain one of those positions. Your only tool in this endeavor is a written report to us that makes a very specific argument for why you are an ideal candidate for retention.

The Report
Again, your reports primary objective is to convince your readers to offer you a full-time, permanent position. As your professors, we will evaluate your report based on the extent to which you present yourself as a thoughtful, analytical, and prudent investor. We will
not grade your report based on your trading results.

Effective reports will:
-Make a persuasive argument for retention, regardless of portfolio outcomes
-Support that argument with specific, concrete evidence of thoughtful, analytical trading
decisions
-Clearly explain a well-developed approach to risk management
-Acknowledge challenges and setbacks
-reveal analytical, reflective responses to those setbacks
-Identify and appropriately cite all sources of outside information
-Have a professional appearance
-Have an engaging persona behind them
-Be free of grammatical and spelling mistakes

Limitations
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You may only trade commodity futures and commodity futures options, that is, commodities such as copper, oil, cotton, corn, sugar, coffee, etc. You cannot
trade interest rate futures, stock futures, stock index futures, or
currency futures.