A natural disaster such as an earthquake or human-made disaster like the attack on the World Trade Center has an…

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A natural disaster such as an earthquake or human-made disaster like the attack on the World Trade Center has an immediate effect on hotel occupancy. Explain step by step how you would estimate the loss in room income to New York City’s hotels when approached by the news media. (Hint: New York City has an estimated 63,000 rooms. Use figures and values from Chapter 1 and/or make assumptions; assumptions should be identified.)

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Reaction PaperThis reaction paper can be total less than 1 page to have enough details, single-line spaced.Compare and contrast skill-based pay, competency-based pay, broadbanding, and variable pay system.Explain the major pay theories, including equity theory, expectancy theory, and reinforcement theory.Submit this reaction paper into the “LO 5 Activity” submission folder (or click Activities on the top >> Assignments >> LO 5 Activity). Name your file as LO5 Activity LastNameAndFirstNameInitial. Make sure you submit to the right place! The final posttest will help you compile all activity artifacts into one coherent piece.

Assignment 1: Research Paper: Supervisory Skills (Due Week 5)

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Assignment InstructionsResearch Paper: Supervisory SkillsYour research paper is based on the following scenario:You have just taken over as the head of Toyota’s Quality Control Department. You are a Vice President (VP) and answer directly to the CEO. You have seven directors that answer to you. Each director manages one of the following divisions:1. Drive Systems (including brakes, axles, and wheels)2. Electrical Systems3. Safety Systems4. Body and Chassis (including suspension)5. Material (quality of all materials that go into making car / truck)6. Manufacturing Equipment (all systems that go into making a car, the factory line)7. Facilities (all the supporting facilities, paperwork, etc)Each director has a group of inspectors and managers for their divisions.The previous VP has been let go, for cause. The departments morale is very low and there is a great deal of pressure for each division to perform.You are to develop a paper to present to the CEO that will outline how you are going to turn around the department (your department – hint – you are NOT in charge of production). You should include / address the following areas:1. Short term (1 year) and long term (2-10 years) goals. Make sure they are SMART.2. Any reorganization that you plan to do within your department.3. Any assistance you will need from other departments.4. Any training you will do with your department, and the company as a whole. (this ties into number three, since you will need to work with other departments)5. An analysis of what challenges you will face. Think of this as a way of analyzing your potential pitfalls as your group undergoes change.6. What leadership traits do want your seven directors to have? Pick at least three. Why did you pick these traits? How will you ensure that the directors have or gain the required skills.Your paper should be 3-5 pages (not including reference and title pages).You should use proper APA sixth edition formatting.Paper should contain no more than 20% direct citations or quotations. That means 80% should be your own analysis, thoughts, and ideas. Before submitting your paper, please make sure that it is checked using Turn It In checker (located at the bottom of the assignment’s turn in page).

Assignment w3 – 7035

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Please see attachment for assignment instructions.Rise of a Public Policy White PaperAssignment OverviewWhen a public policy is developed, it endures a cycle. The assignments in this course will examine the “cycle” of a public policy. The first assignment will analyze the rise of a public policy through a 4–5 page white paper in which you will select a peer-reviewed article and use that article to explain how researchers use theories to analyze the rise of a public policy and review that rise using theoretical concepts.A white paper is a form of communication from an employee to a supervisor or administrator. It should be concise, informative, and able to explain complex issues in a succinct way. Writing a white paper requires high critical thinking skills and the ability to write in concise fashion, which are highly sought-after skills and can lend to more responsibilities in the field.Assignment InstructionsIn your 4–5 page white paper, address the following:· Explain how researchers use theories to analyze the rise of a public policy.· Evaluate the way the scholarly article uses an ethical theoretical lens to explain the rise of the public policy.· Review the rise of a public policy using theoretical concepts.· Defend the choice of the political lens that is used when reviewing the rise of a public policy.· Demonstrate an academic writing style through concise, well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines and APA style.Example assignment: You may use the assignment example, linked in the Resources, to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like.Submission Requirements· Written communication: Your writing should clearly identify where each grading criteria or part of the assignment is addressed. Your points must be logical, substantive, and relevant based on the evidence presented. The writing must be free of errors that detract from the overall message.· APA guidelines: Resources and citations must be formatted according to current APA style and formatting. When appropriate, use APA-formatted headings.· Resources: Your ideas must be supported with relevant recent, scholarly sources that are dated within the past five years and are properly cited and referenced in current APA style.· Length of paper: 4–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and references.· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.· Writing assistance is available through the Writing Center or Smarthinking, the free online writing tutorial and review service.