Future of Life Institute.

Elon-Musk donated $10 million to a foundation called the Future of Life Institute.  The institute published an open letter from an impressive array of AI experts who call for careful research into how humanity can reap the benefits of AI “while avoiding its pitfalls.”  Go online and find out about the institute’s initiatives.

1. What are its primary goals?

2. How can humans establish and maintain careful oversight of the work carried out by robots?

3. How valid are Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Stephen Hawking’s concerns?

4. What ETHICAL concerns should the public bear in mind as the technological revolution advances?

Sources:  Future of Life Institute.  http://futureoflife.org

Flotation Costs

Discussion: Flotation Costs thinking about the definition of the term “flotation costs,” should we expect the flotation costs for debt to be significantly lower than those for equity?  Why or why not?  Please support your answer using supporting information from the chapters in this unit and the course. In response to your peers, do you agree with the positions taken by your classmates?  Can you provide counterpoints or insight as to why they may want to reconsider their view of expected flotation costs?

Comparative Analysis

must be composed as Microsoft word documents and should adhere to APA formatting guidelines. The assignment should be about two pages, not including the cover page and the reference page.

 Assignment 1—Comparative Analysis

A comparative analysis refers to the comparison of two or more ideas, whether that is models, theories, or investments.

Because of the remote location of your current job, your employer has offered all employees the option of using $5,000 towards purchasing a car. You have decided to buy a car and realize the need for a comparative analysis to help you choose between buying a new car, buying a used car, and leasing a car. Complete a thorough comparative analysis of these options indicating your decision and the reasoning behind it.

horizontal and vertical analysis

Explain horizontal and vertical analysis and when you would use one over the other.

business plan

Name a specific benefit to writing a business plan when creating a new business? Explain your answer.

laws of supply and demand

How do the laws of supply and demand affect ongoing business, and what policy or system could you use to help? Please give one example of an effect of supply or demand and then describe how you would manage the situation. Please be detailed and specific with a tangible example.

technique and technologies

 ( DIGITAL MARKETING) (PRODUCT= NIKE AIR FORCE) What are some technique and technologies have you found that is appropriate for your project? Why is it appropriate and how is it appropriate? Provide at least three examples and in detail show how these technologies help you integrate all of the content, the planning, and campaigning works together?

overall summary of the company

  • Provide  an overall summary of the company and the product/service offerings.

  • What  is the product or service you will redefine or introduce as new? 

  • Why  is it a good time for the company to explore this opportunity now?        

  • What  are the short term and long-term goals?

  • Does  this product or service support the company Mission, Vision and Core      Values.  (Yes/No and why?  Be sure to include the company mission      and vision statements in your response).

  • What  are the risks/benefits of introducing this product/service? 

discussion question should be 250-300 words. Sources require in-text citations and must be incorporated into the body of the post in addition to a full APA citation at the end of the post.

customer value proposition

Describe the key elements of a customer value proposition. Next, explain points of parity as well as points of difference in value propositions. Pick a B-2-B company, do a little homework on the company and then take a shot writing out a value-proposition statement for this company.

selection of distribution channels

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • Provide an example of how geographical location can affect your selection of distribution channels.