A synthesis helps individuals to identify and understand the main points of each selected source and how they relate to each other. Please analyze and contrast the Introduction and Literature Review of these articles on Friedman. Please provide a synthesis discussing his economic impact. All Articles can be found in EBSCO.

·  Ashford, R. (2010). Milton Friedman’s Capitalism and Freedom: A Binary Economic Critique. Journal of Economic Issues (Taylor & Francis Ltd), 44(2), 533–541. https://doi.org/10.2753/JEI0021-3624440226

·  Hetzel, R. L. (2007). The Contributions of Milton Friedman to Economics. Economic Quarterly (10697225), 93(1), 1–30. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=25023257&site=ehost-live&authtype=uid&user=grantham&password=Research1951!

·  Mulligan, T. (1986). A Critique of Milton Friedman’s Essay “The Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits.” Journal of Business Ethics, 5(4), 265–269. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00383091

·  Popov, G. (1990). The Rebellion Against Keynesianism: Milton Friedman. Problems of Economics, 33(5), 99. https://doi.org/10.2753/PET1061-1991330599

 Part 1: Importance of Cash 

Generating cash is the ultimate responsibility for managers today. Cash and cash flow are considered the “lifeblood” of a business.

How important has cash generation been for your current company or a prior employer? How is cash generation different from the concept of profit and loss (P&L) in accounting? Provide an example of how a company manages cash flow.

Part 2: Application of Concepts/Financial Analysis

Review the materials in the link below. Based on the materials presented in this link, discuss why financial analysis is important in the overall understanding of the financial performance of a firm. Be specific and give examples based on your experience or research.

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-accounting/chapter/overview-of-financial-statement-analysis/

 

W4 Discussion “Radical Change, the Quiet Way”

Strategies for Change

Week 4: “Radical Change, the Quiet Way”

I was told by a manager years ago that “no one likes to hear someone screaming that the Emperor is naked”. At the time I had no idea what he meant. I got the basic message that I needed to be quiet, but I didn’t fully understand the fable. Of course, after years of experience it became clear. No one likes to be criticized, or to have their leader criticized. This means that even if our beloved leader (company, friend, whatever the object of the complaint is) appears naked with a kingdom full of people able to see them, it is simply not polite or respectful to begin screaming to point it out. You’ll likely accomplish more productive change with tempered, timely, and respectful communication.

Initial Post Instructions

Read “Radical Change, the Quiet Way” then think of a time when you felt compelled to yell out that the Emperor is naked (metaphorically speaking). Use the actions described in the “Ideas in Action” section to describe possible actions you could have taken. What reaction would you likely have received if you had simply hollered out and identified loudly all the things that are wrong with the situation? How might the outcome be different if you used the actions described? How do the concepts discussed reinforce the need for effective communication? Use and cite a minimum of three scholarly references beyond the texts used in the course to defend your reasoning.

Follow Up Posts

After your initial post, read over the items posted by your peers and your instructor. Select at least two different posts, and address the following items in your responses:

i. Help your classmates expand on their suggested actions. Share additional ideas for actions they could take.

ii. Share some of your own experiences (good or bad) that helps reinforce the concepts discussed here.

Compare the 2 cases: Comm. v. Anderson, 67–1 USTC ¶ 9136, 19 AFTR 2d 318, 371 F.2d 59 (CA–6, 1966), and J. B. Lindeman, 60 T.C. 609 (1973). 

 In this comparison, you will compare the fact, the law used in both cases; and the analysis provided by the court. Write Two pages and due on May 7th Tuesday 10p.m. California time.

 

A job description is a useful tool that describes all the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a position. The primary function of this assignment is to increase understanding of the critical elements in a job description and its alignment to the HRM process and to talent acquisition. Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the article Job Worth Doing: Update Descriptions (Links to an external site.), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook (Links to an external site.), the guide Best Practices and Emerging Trends in Recruitment and Selection, (Links to an external site.) and the web page Employers (Links to an external site.) from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

In your paper,

• Discuss how a job description is a function of management.
• Consider the following areas of a job description below and explain how these components contribute to an effective performance management system:
  • Tasks
  • Tools and technology
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)
  • Education requirements
• Explain the legal components in a job description as it relates to the EEOC.
• Describe at least two assessment methods that can be used when recruiting qualified candidates and how those two methods are appropriate for meeting organizational objectives.

For additional support with completing this assignment, please refer to the following tools:

• Finding HR Journals in the AU Library (Links to an external site.). This tip sheet will support you in researching through the Ashford University Library.
• What Is CRAAP: A Guide to Evaluating Web Sources (Links to an external site.). This will assist you in determining the reliability of an HR website.
• Scholarly and Popular Resources(1) (Links to an external site.).This tutorial explains the differences between scholarly and popular resources.
• Human Resource Research With FindIt@AU (Links to an external site.). This tip sheet will support you in researching through the Ashford University Library.

The Job Description paper

• Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.) resource.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted

For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013 (Links to an external site.).

• Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
  • For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.), refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.
• Must use at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to the course text.
  • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
• Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.) guide.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.