Transactional analysis

Introduction: A discourse is a system of socially constructed knowledge about an aspect of reality (Foucault 1977; Hall 1997; van Leeuwen 2005). The #DontClipTheirWings campaign is concerned with the discourse surrounding gender-differentiated parenting: the act of treating one’s children differently just because of their gender (Raley and Bianchi 2006). Although the dominant discourse has evolved significantly, gender-differentiated parenting remains to be a prevalent issue. The unequal…

to maintain optimal function. There are a number of different techniques which can be used to determine where adjustments need to be made. One of the essential technique involves an organization strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats SWOT analysis as indicated in the video. To do this, an organization need to gather data such as community health status, demographics just to name a few and sort them into four categories of SWOT. The S & W usually stem from internal factors while OT is…

Location analysis uses geographic analysis and digital maps for the optimization of locations for stores, distribution centers, manufacturing plants. To accomplish this fete, HD has invested in the expertise of retail consultant company, MapInfo. “MapInfo’s consultants provide…

“Regression analysis is a very effective quantitative forecasting technique for short-, medium and long-range time horizons and can be easily updated.[i]” A simple linear regression model is a mathematical relationship between two quantitative variables, i.e. X and Y. Y is the variable we seek to predict based on the other variable X, for which we have information. Regression can predict Scanim’s personnel requirements for inbound operators at varying levels of Chrysler auto sales. In…

Lorde implies that protecting and providing for them the best that one can should be a priority that is acted on, not just talked about. Speaking about putting them first and doing it are two very different things as are "...poetry and rhetoric...." (1030) Poetry is metrical composition in verse that uses figurative language, symbols, metaphors to help express aspects of internal and external realities in some meaningful way. The key is the meaningful way. Poets, as well as all artists, want…

This indicates that momentum and traded liquidity are not the omitted variables and not related to risk factors of mutual funds. Fama-French model cannot be improved though five-factor model. Compared this three models, Fama-French model has highest adjusted R-square and lowest probability of F-statistic. Therefore, the most suitable model to capture the performance of mutual funds is Fama-French model. However, Fama-French model is not so good. Firstly, the β of ExRm and HML is insignificant,…

9. Explain the Fama and French three factor model, and the rational argument behind it. Is beta a useful measure under the Fama and French model? Why or why not? Why does DFA not utilize macroeconomic variables to explain risk and design investment products? (Why do you think? Make a convincing argument as a DFA representative.) The Fama-French model was designed to help predict sources of systematic risk that affect stock returns. The factors chosen are variables that on past evidence seem to…

approach to development should be the driving force behind a websites development. Based on Cognitive-Affective Design Considerations, Analysis of Task Sets, Examples of Navigational Theories, Types of Page Layout Organization Associated with Page Purpose, Usability Evaluation of the Site, and Nielsen Usability Heuristics. In addition, allow the effective analysis of commercial websites using a critical eye based on examples of specific factors that directly impact the usability of a website, I…

India is second most populated country in the world. Recently India has been quoted as the most rapidly grown country in the last couple of years, this means business opportunities have increased. In contrast the UK has a significantly smaller population than India. India’s GDP growth rate has averaged out at 9.4% per year and it take 7 years to double that. In recent years, Indian businesses have become much more efficient and India has become the 4th largest Asian economy: meaning that if Nike…

Running head: SARBANES- OXLEY ACT ATICLE ANALYSIS Sarbanes- Oxley Act Article Analysis University of Phoenix Sarbanes- Oxley Act Article Analysis Internal controls mandated by the Sarbanes – Oxley act have proven to be a difficult hurdle for publicly held companies to comply with. (Barnes & Thornburg, 2004) The internal control requirements of the Sarbanes – Oxley act have laid the responsibility of internal audits, effectiveness and efficiency of internal auditing controls…