Part 2
Please watch these three videos

One is about Gary Larson, the creator of The Far Side. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57wcedtGpc8

The other is about Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC0Mi5jXg88

Finally watch this third video analyzing Gary Larson’s Style – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQjGW5Mxk58

Please answer these questions

What did Gary Larson study in college?

When drawing his single panel cartoons, what ‘unlikely’ subjects does Gary Larson put in everyday situations?

How many comics does Gary Larson create every week?

From watching the interview with Gary Larson, What books or events do you think influenced Gary as a child?

What is the name of the company that Jim Davis invented where the comic studio is located?

How many people are working for Jim Davis when they make Garfield?

Who are they and what do they do?

How many panels is Garfield? Single panel? Two comic panels? Or 3 panels?

Comparing both interviews from these comic book artists and the 3rd video, the review of Gary Larson’s style, tell me which style of comics do you prefer, single panel or multi-panel comics.?

Why?

Which in your own opinion do you think may be easier to create a single panel comic or a multi-panel comic strip? Explain:

 

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Submit written responses to these questions.

1. What is the difference between simple interest and compound interest?
2. What is the future value of $10,000 with an interest rate of 16 percent and one annual period of compounding? With an annual interest rate of 16 percent and two semiannual periods of compounding? With an annual interest rate of 16 percent and four quarterly periods of compounding?
3. What is the relationship between the present value factor and future value factor?
4. Compare the results of the present value of a $6,000 ordinary annuity at 10 percent interest for 10 years with the present value of a $6,000 annuity due at 10 percent interest for 11 years. Explain the difference.
5. If a nurse deposits $1,000 today in a bank account and the interests is compounded annually at 12 percent, what will be the value of this investment:
   • Five years from now?
   • Ten years from now?
   • Fifteen years from now?
   • Twenty years from now?
6. Comment of the following statement. “When a not-for-profit facility receives a contribution from a member of the community, the cost of capital is inconsequential when deciding how to use this contribution, because it is, in effect, free money.”
7. What are the primary drawbacks of the payback method as a capital budgeting technique?
8. Explain why pro forma income statements adjust for depreciation expense when developing projected cash flows for a project.
9. Will a decision that is based upon NPV ever change if it were based upon IRR instead? Why or why not?

 

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TOPIC: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE ORGANIZATION

Organization officials have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that the workplace is free from unnecessary hazards. Employers hold responsibility for understanding what is necessary to keep workers safe from harm. Conditions surrounding the workplace must be secure for employee’s physical and mental health. As many organizations have implemented wellness program, that focus on smoking cessation, weight control, stress management, early diagnosis of health problems, prevention and education about life-style related and contagious illness. Wellness program can cut Employers health cost and lower absenteeism by preventing health related problems.

Reference: Textbook- DeCenzo, D. A., & Robbins, S. P. (2013). Human resource management , Chapter 13 Health and Safety.

Assignment Questions:

• Describe the role of HR in offering Healthy and safe work environment to the workers. Also write the ways that Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA assist employers in creating a safer workplace. (The minimum number of words 250)
• Discuss the purpose and significance of Wellness Programs/Disease Management in the Organization. Support your answer with the example of two companies that provide these programs to their workers. The minimum number of words 100)
• If you’re HR Manager, how can you support your employees during the Public Health Emergency/Outbreak? Present your HR planning to run the organization effectively along with employees’ safety.(The minimum number of words 150)

 

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Ethnographic Experience (60 pts.)- This is an opportunity to observe a group/family or ethnic group other than your own. This requirement is designed to help you become more familiar with cultures, ethnic groups, or belief systems other than your own. Students should focus on cultural events and home activities of their chosen culture. Familiarize yourself with the culture prior to the activities; this preparation will enable respectful engagment in the experience.

Some examples of activities might include:

• A cultural festival or event attended primarily by people from a culture or identity different from your own.
• A service or ceremony of a religion other than your own or in a place of worship, which primarily serves a group with which you are NOT familiar.
• A meal in the home of a family from a different ethnic group than your own.
• Grocery shopping with a family from a different culture.

After the activities, write a 4-5-page APA formatted paper. This paper will include your synthesis of knowledge obtained, your readings, reflections about the project, and a complete reference list. Your paper should discuss the following:

• Literature review about your chosen group
• A description of the activities or events and your role as a participant
• What you learned about the group or culture from this project
• What you learned about yourself and your role as “other”
• How your experience relates to class readings, discussions, etc.
• How the experience might be applied to your own family, culture, or life

 

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1. Review textbook: any appendix topics of interest and list min 5 facts introduced in a table with page number. Provide a relevant Google link for each that explores the topic further, indicating your view of the article (few sentences each). Your final table format will include 5 row entries of chapter facts mapped to 5 distinct columns with following info: 1. Topic of interest 2. Factual statement in complete sentence 3. Page number of stated fact 4. Google article link detailing fact 5. Personal view of article.

2. Review pillar 5: Cost Optimization (in more detail) found in the AWS well-architected framework, listing 5 facts (as complete sentences) and page number for each.

3. Review AWS ramp-up guide Phase 3: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/Learning_Paths/RampUp_Architect_102019_final.pdf

a. Describe how you can utilize AWS with or without certification in your career, IoT, startup business, or hobby work.

b. Briefly summarize this phase (few sentences).

4. Review AWS ramp-up guide Phase 4: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/Learning_Paths/RampUp_Architect_102019_final.pdf

a. Explore and describe just 1 topic of interest that is on the horizon in AWS (few sentences).

b. GPU power is increasing. Find and briefly note news on AWS trending that will update ML capability (few sentences).

 

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