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Pay Equity and Benefits
This is a discussion post; 3-4 sentences will suffice. Answer must be substantial and free from any grammatical errors.The responses need to be comprehensive. List references.
I. Determine the importance of equal pay between men and women. Then, suggest two (2) valid reasons why their pay may be different for the same position. Justify your response. Please watch the youtube videos below to assist in your response.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NV7_m516t4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIgLD-k3MiQ
II. Assess the importance of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) when an employer provides benefits of any kind. Classify two (2) pros of an employee using the benefits that the employer provides and at least one (1) con that may be a conflict for an employee using such benefits. Note: Refer to cases in your textbook as you formulate your response. I have provided the names of the cases below. Please obtain from internet.
Online environment
Virtual Environment
A virtual environment is an online environment where things can be posted, participated in, and manipulated by the users. Virtual environments encompass things like virtual reality, multi-user games, shared communities or similar. When you complete this week’s assignment, think about what virtual environments you spend time in. Below are some links to examples of virtual reality environments.
Oculus Rift: Next generation virtual reality
HoloLens: Holographic computer that allows you to interact with hologram
Active Worlds: Users create their own worlds and custom 3D content
Write a 2- to 3-page paper in APA format that describes the pros and cons of this type of environment. Make sure to include the following information within your paper.
1.Describe what virtual environments you use (e.g., World of Warcraft, fantasy football, Second Life).
Individual development plan
Consider the performance review process at your organization. Is it simply an exercise, or is it valuable for managers and employees?
Assess the performance review system, using the prompts below:
Does the review have a self-assessment component?
Does the process lead to an individual development plan?
Does the financial and performance discussion happen in the same review?
Are the outcomes of the review tied to any talent management opportunities?
Methods of Studying
Question 1:
Describe the methods you use for studying for tests. Which methods seem to work effectively for you? How might interleaving, as described in the video, improve your memory?
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Question 2:
Please describe the three basic systems of memory and the roles they play. Be sure to provide specific examples of how we use each of these systems in our daily lives.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Question 3:
Explain how psychologists can assess the effectiveness of various forms of reinforcement, and describe which form of reinforcement would persist the longest, and why.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Attractive market
no work cited, can search on the website, type by your own words.
1.An attractive market has the six characteristics. Name them.
2.Porter’s Five Forces are Substitute Products, Potential Entrants in the Marketplace, The Bargaining Power of Suppliers, the Bargaining Power of Buyers and Competitive Rivalry. Apply each of these factors to two very different operations within the food service industry, a small frozen yogurt retail shop and a feed lot for cattle. Which business is easier to get into? Which business is easier to stay in? Explain your answer.
3.In order, list the stages in the buying process. Describe what happens at each stage.
4.A marketing strategy can take one of four generic forms — market penetration, market development, product development or diversification. Provide a brief description for each strategy, being sure to address the kind of market and product each strategy includes.
5.The history of marketing can be broken down into four eras — the production orientation era, the selling orientation era, the product orientation era and the value orientation era. Roughly, during what period of time did each occur? How could each best be characterized?
6.Business to Consumer Marketing Channels can include three categories of intermediaries. Name the three intermediaries and provide a brief description of the function of each.