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Correlation coefficient between “Months with service (tenure)” and “Household Income (income) is 0.243 as obtained from SPSS. This value is significant at 1% level of significance. This implies that there is weak positive linear relationship between the two variables. That is as the value of Months with service increases the value of household income increases slightly.

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Correlation doesn’t necessarily mean causation. Correlation measures the degree of association between the two variables. Or in other words it measures the strength of linear relationship between them. But causation means the change in one variable is caused by other.

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The value of correlation coefficient is 0.243. There is weak positive linear relationship between the two variables. That is as the value of Months with service increases the value of household income increases slightly.

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According to Kendall’s tau b, the value of correlation coefficient is -0.112. This implies that there is weak negative relationship or almost no relationship between the two variables.

According to spearman’s tho the value of correlation coefficient is -0.152. This also implies that there is weak negative relationship or almost no relationship between the two variables.

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I used one-tailed test to test the significance of negative relationship between the two variables namely “Level of Education” and “Age in Years.” Here my null hypothesis is that the value of correlation coefficient is not significant, that is p =0. While my alternative hypothesis is that the value of correlation coefficient is significant, that is p < 0.

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Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient is calculated between two variables which are measured on interval or Ratio scale of measurement. The Ratio level of measurement has equal differences between scale values and equal quantitative meaning. It has a true zero point. A true zero point means that a value of zero on the scale represents zero quantity of the construct being assessed. Here, both tenure andincome variables are measured on Ratio scale of measurement.

Spearman’s and Kendall’s Correlation coefficient is calculated between two variables which are measured on a ordinal scale. The ordinal level of measurement describes variables that can be ordered or ranked in some order of importance. Here age and education are measured on ordinal level of measurement. It measures the monotonic relationship between the two variables.

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Null hypothesis Ho: Marital status and Churn within last month is independent. Versus alternative hypothesis, H1: Marital status and Churn within last month isn’t independent. With p > 0.05, I fail to reject Ho at 5% level of significance and conclude that marital status and Churn within last month are independent.

Project 1 (Presentation)
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Each person will create a PowerPoint presentation that strategically analyzes a publicly held company of their choice. That is, each group will select a specific company, perform a full strategic assessment of that company, and prepare a presentation that summarizes their findings and makes recommendations to management.

Deliverable Due Group Project Focal Company Unit 2 Group Project Outline Unit 4 Group Project Presentation Unit 8 See the Group Project Guidelines and Rubric for further details on this assignment. See Appendix 2 & 3.

For Project 1 (Presentation) prepare a PowerPoint presentation explicitly including the information presented below, projects are to be fully APA compliant.

Appendix 2

Introduction (Identify the firm; briefly discuss its history; and describe the industry within which it competes.)

Problem, Issue, or Opportunity Statement (The firm faces problems, issues, and/or opportunities; pick one and explain its impact. State an explicit problem, issue, or opportunity.)

Internal Organizational Analysis (Provide a brief introductory paragraph or slide, to explain the purpose of an internal analysis.)

Mission, Vision, & Core Values (State and evaluate the firm’s mission, vision, and values statements, by applying the 9 mission statement evaluation criteria.)

Resources & Capabilities (Identify key organizational resources and capabilities, complete a VRIN analysis.)

Financial Ratios (Present recent financial ratios (i.e., at least one cash flow, liquidity, leverage, activity, profitability, and growth) and explain the meaning of each indices.)

Strength/Weakness (S/W) (Complete a S/W assessment, explaining the relevance of each strength and weakness identified. Draw information from the SWOT Matrix presented in Appendix A.)

Firm’s Competitive Strengths (Each firm possess internal competitive strengths (e.g., entrepreneurial culture, experienced workforce, etc.); identify, describe, and explain those possessed by this firm.)

Internal Analysis Conclusions (After completing the internal analysis, draw specific numbered conclusions which tie together the information learned so that an internal profile of the firm is produced; present a rationale for each conclusion.)

External Organizational Analysis (Provide a brief introductory paragraph or slide to explain the purpose of an external analysis.)

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Markets Served (Describe the market(s) served by the firm, including chief competitors, products, prices, etc.)

PESTEL-DC Analysis (Complete a PESTEL-DC analysis, explaining each factor or condition’s impact on the firm. List only 2 or 3 critical factors or conditions under each element, e.g., “P,” “E,” etc. The PESTEL-DC analysis sets a general context for the external analysis.)

Industry Driving Forces Analysis (First, identify and explain significant forces (i.e., technology changes, declining or growing markets, etc.) which influence/impact the industry; next, describe the impact on the firm.)

Industry Key Success Factors (First, know that every successful firm, competing in a market place, displays certain characteristics (e.g., superior customer service, comfortable environment, convenient locations, ec.); list and explain these. Second, explain how the firm does or does not show these characteristics, explaining why or why not.)

Porter’s Five Forces (Identify & describe each of the five forces (supplier power, buyer power, competitive rivalry, threat of substitution, & threat of new entry) impacting the firm; describe the impact on the firm.)

Opportunities/Threats (O/T) (Complete an O/T analysis, explaining the relevance of each opportunity or threat identified. Draw information from the SWOT Matrix presented in Appendix A.)

External Analysis Conclusions (After completing the external analysis, draw specific, numbered conclusions which tie together the information learned about the firm’s external business environment; present a rationale for each conclusion.)

Strategic Analysis
Firm’s Current Strategic Strategies (Identify, name (using the list below), and describe the current strategies being used by the firm. The strategies to choose from are: (a) Cooperative strategies (e.g. alliance, joint venture, partnership, outsourcing, licensing); (b) intensive strategies (Market Penetration, Market Development, Product Development); (c) Integration Strategies (Vertical / Horizontal, Forward/Backward); (d) Diversification Strategies, Related/Unrelated; (e) Defensive Strategies (Retrenchment/Divestiture/Liquidation); or (f) Mergers/Acquisitions. Also, consider Porter’s generic strategies: cost leader, differentiation leader, or focus strategies.)

Strategic Options (Based on the internal and external analyses, recommend some specific strategic options for the firm to consider to solve the problem, capitalize on the opportunity, or resolve the issue identified. Pick from the strategies listed above. Give specific examples of actions for each strategic option the firm can deploy.) Strategic Option Selection Criteria
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(Select, identify and explain explicit evaluation criteria to evaluate the suitability of each strategic option presented. First, state the criterion; next, explain it, including your rationale for selecting it. Cite relevant references, as needed. You will find several possible evaluation criteria at http://www.lostlagoon.info/Planning/18.pdf Focus on page 199 -200.)

Evaluate Each Strategic Option (Apply each evaluation criterion to each strategic option, to rule it out or adopt it as a recommendation. Explain your rationale for each decision about each strategic option, using all the evaluation criteria.)

Recommendations (First, list each recommendation (i.e., adopted strategic option). Explain how each recommendation should be implemented.)

Appendix A SWOT Matrix (Construct an actual SWOT Matrix, including the SO, ST, WO, & WT combinations. From the paired combinations, identify specific actions the firm can take to capitalize on opportunities, counter threats, and improve weaknesses, etc.)

Appendix 3
Group Project Rubric
see attachment below want to be proficient

This assignment is to provide a research proposal outline, i.e. a draft, if you will, of you research proposal.

The submission at this point should include, in APA format, all of the essential topic subtitles from the guide on your chosen question and research type (qualitative vs. mixed method vsquantitative).The outline may contain the parts you feel you have finished writing, or may simply include notes on your choices, and how you intend to complete the section over the next very few weeks.

The proposal (project, paper) needs to have all the parts listed and how you intend to flesh out the formal proposal.

APA Format for titles (MUST apply)

Presume your audience knows NOTHING about the subject and define all concepts and abbreviations when first used.

Sections to be completed and proof read prior to submission includes:

• Introduction to the problem, background, guiding questions, delimitations and limitations, significance of the study (the reason you feel it is important.
• REFINED Literature review
• The EXISTING theory and practices (if applicable)
• Human Subject Institutional Review Board Draft (use PhilaU) if human subjects are to be used.
• References
• List of expected appendices

this link ( in the bottom ) will help you understand what i what from this research. i want something similar with the same method and aim. this draft will be the base for further expansion in the research. the research will include statistics and surveys in the future so make sure to suggest 20 questions for the survey to ask the healthcare providers.

Matthew P. Mauer, Karen R. Cummings, Rebecca Hoen; Long-term respiratory symptoms in World Trade Center responders, Occupational Medicine, Volume 60, Issue 2, 1 March 2010, Pages 145–151, https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqp176

notes:

– to be clear about my method, in this research i will try to find the relation between being exposed to the world trade center dust and lower respiratory ling diseases.

– what could be done to elemental the threat of hazardous air born material to the pre healthcare providers ? ( i was thinking about enhancing the personal protective equipment N-95 mask, the reason that i choose the PPE is when WTC happened manny rescuers said that the N-95 mask impaired their ability to breath after short period of using the mask since it gets clogged with dust and air born materials.)( my targeted group ie. firefighter, paramedics, police .. ) and i was thin

– the research needs to be compatible with APA formate ( the abstract is missing) and plz check if other things need changing.

– some references are missing so if you can find the reference that would be great and if you cant then make a new reference that serve the same point.

– i would love if you can use more references ( more than 12 ) , in the attachment you will find an annotated bibliography file that has more references to the problem.

– ill be needing a 20 – 25 survey for the pre healthcare providers ( my targeted group)

– the survey has to has an instrument to validate the mental and physical capability of the person who is doing the survey. ( 10 – 15 question) lets say if the person scored more that 8 out 15 then the survey is valid and can be included in the research. if you have any questions about this let me know.

– in the attachment you will fined the document that i have submitted to my professor and his comments are in it. there is also a grading rubric that will hep you know where i lost points so you could fix it 🙁

– table of content

thank you and looking forward on working with you

****I WOULD LOVE IF YOU EDITED THE ORIGINAL FILE AND THEN MAKE YOUE OWN SO IT BEE EASIER TO TRACK THE CHANGES YOU HAVE MADE

There are two methods for writing off uncollectible accounts which include the direct write-off method and allowance method. Which method is most commonly utilized and what is the process for writing these accounts off under each method? Explain the entries that are made to record payment of an account that has previously been written-off?

Just response each posted down below only # 1 to 3.

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Hello Professor ,

There are two methods for writing off uncollectible accounts which include the direct write-off method and allowance method. Which method is most commonly utilized and what is the process for writing these accounts off under each method? Explain the entries that are made to record payment of an account that has previously been written-off?

There are two different methods in accounting that can be used to write off uncollectible accounts one is the direct write off method , with the direct write off method there is no allowance but there is only accounts receivable and the accounts receivable is written off to expense once they identified an uncollectible account . The next method for writing off an uncollectible account is allowance for doubtful accounts this method is used for accrual based accounting .Under this method there is a reduction of the total amount of the accounts receivable , this is based on an estimate of an account of the uncollectible amount . The direct write off method is the preferred method for most companies because this method is required for filing federal income taxes .

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Hi everyone,

The direct write-off method is a process used when entering an uncollectible account to increase Bad Debt Expense and decrease Accounts Receivable, as the uncollectible account is being eliminated. Debit the Bad Debt Expense and credit Accounts Receivable. “Under this method, Bad Debt Expense will show only actual losses from uncollectibles. The company will report accounts receivable at its gross amount”, (Kieso, D. E., et al., pg. 334). While the direct write-off method is frequently used due to its simplicity, convenience and for tax reasons, it is considered inadequate. In the case of a payment being received after the write-off, two entries are necessary. First, the uncollectible account must be put back in the books. Accounts Receivable should be debited and Bad Debt Expense, credited. Secondly, the payment transaction must be recorded. A debit should be made to Cash and a credit to Accounts Receivable.

The allowance method occurs at the end of each accounting period. Bad debt accounts are estimated, using prior reports and figures of the business’s unsettled receivables. This method is required by the FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board), for reporting outstanding receivables with the use of three major aspects, according to Kieso, D. E., et al. (Intermediate Accounting, 16^thEdition., 2016., pg. 334).

1. Companies estimate uncollectible accounts receivable and compare the new estimate to the current balance in the allowance account.

1. Companies debit estimated increases in un-collectibles to Bad Debt Expense and credit them to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (a contra asset account) through an adjusting entry at the end of each period.

1. When companies write off a specific account, they debit actual un-collectibles to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and credit that amount to Accounts Receivable.

With the allowance method, if a payment is received after it has been written off, the original entry is reversed to restore the account. Accounts Receivable should be debited, and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts should be credited. Then, the collection is recorded as a debit of Cash and credit to Accounts Receivable.

The allowance method is a mandatory practice expected by the FASB. The direct write-off method is an easy way to manage bad debt when nonpayment is rare. However, this method violates the matching principle which states that expenses must be matched with revenue”, (Kristin, CPA., 2018).

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Hello Professor and Class,

When a company is unable to collect debts on the accounts receivable, they can use either the direct write-off or the allowance method to record the losses. Under the direct write-off method, the Bad Debt Expense shows “only actual losses from uncollectible accounts” (Kieso, D. E., et al., pg. 333). Therefore, at the point of preparing the balance sheet, it is assuming that all the accounts receivable could be turning to cash. This could cause the assets being overstated on the report. Under this method, the losses will be recorded as a Bad Debt Expense (debit) and reduced the same amount directly to Accounts Receivable (credit). This also means the bad debt expense could occur in a later period than the revenue from the sale. In addition, if for some reason, the company is able to collect the bad debt expense from the previous period, they simply reverse the transaction in the current period. For these reasons, the direct write-off method “is not considered appropriate”.

On the other hand, the allowance method is more complex, but it follows the matching principle that the revenues are matched with the expenses incurred in the same period. Under this method, the company follows 3 steps. First, they estimate uncollectible accounts receivable which based on the previous periods or previous years’ experience. Next, they debit the estimated amount to the Bad Debt Expense and credit to an additional account, called Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (contra asset accounts). This is made at the end of each period. Finally, it is written off by debiting the allowance for doubtful accounts and crediting the accounts receivable (*). When they are able to collect the written-off amount, they reverse the (*) and make a collectible on accounts transaction by debiting cash and crediting AR. Although the allowance method is more commonly used by companies, the IRS only allows them to use the direct write-off method for income tax reporting.