A pension fund that begins with $500,000 earns 15% the first year and 10% the second year. At the beginning of the second year, the sponsor contributes another $300,000. The dollar-weighted and time-weighted rates of return, respectively, were

Straight arrow unloaded two tankers worth of toxic waste at an important port in the country of urithmea. a hundred workers worked two days in their shorts and sandals to unload the barrels from the tankers for $5 a day. they were not told about the content of the barrels. some observers felt that it was the obligation of not just the government of urithmea but also of straight arrow to ensure that no harm was done to the workers. these observers are most likely

You have learned that there are many ethical concerns surrounding genetic research, and it's important to be familiar with them. for this project, you will write a persuasive essay about an ethical question in biotechnology. directions the goal of a persuasive essay is to convince people to agree with you. it is important to support your opinion with facts. a persuasive essay is not simply a description of your beliefs. be sure to organize your information, give clear examples, and build your argument carefully. read the following genetics topics below. choose a topic and then decide what side you are on. remember that there is no "right" or "wrong" side. ethical questions often have many points of view. research your topic and write a 400 word persuasive essay. topic 1: should insurance companies have the right to learn the genetic profiles of the people they insure? topic 2: should employers have the right to learn the genetic profiles of the people they hire? are there special considerations for employees in jobs in which there is a high risk to others, such as airline pilots, doctors, or bus drivers? topic 3: should scientists who identify genes and create new genetic engineering techniques have the right to patent their methods for their own profit?

From a business perspective, an information system provides a solution to a problem or challenge facing a firm and represents a combination of management, organization, and technology elements. the organization's hierarchy, functional specialties, business processes, culture, and political interest groups are components of which element of information systems?