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According to Neil Smelser’s value-added theory, several conditions must exist before collective behavior occurs. A dramatic event has taken place, so which condition occurred? 

According to your textbook, researchers of the University of Virginia National Marriage Project found that couples who entered marriage without ______________ are 70% more likely to divorce after three years than couples with ______________. This is connected to factors such as age and education. Select one answer that completes both lines. 

The one-year forward rate of the British pound is quoted at $1.60, and the spot rate of the British pound is quoted at $1.63. The forward ____ is ____ percent.

In Chp 11, you reviewed how globalization and financialization affect U.S. managers, labor leaders and workers in a unionized workplace. Give 2 examples of how labor law should be reformed because of these effects? This question is worth 10 points.  

The nurse is admitting a client to the medical surgical floor with a diagnosis of hypertension and possible deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in left lower extremity.  The nurse is reviewing the current lab work with the medication administration record (MAR).  The nurse should call before adminstering which of the following ordered medications?  Current vitals 150/90 B/P, Temp 98.6 F, Resp 20, HR 80.  Select all that apply HT: 5’4″ WT: 80 Kg Allergies: NKA       Medications Ordered: Lisinopril 20 mg PO daily Enoxaparin 80 mg SQ daily Amlodipine 10 mg PO daily Docusate sodium 100 mg PO daily

Consider ONE of the following recent strikes that came about amongst retail workers: Costco Workers Strike: In January 2025, Costco workers represented by the Teamsters union authorized a strike across five states. The strike was driven by demands for a contract that reflects Costco’s record-breaking profits, including fair wage increases, improved retirement benefits, and better working conditions Kroger Workers Strike: In February 2025, over 10,000 Kroger workers in Colorado went on strike, citing unfair labor practices and demanding better wages and benefits Starbucks Employees Strike: In 2024, Starbucks employees organized strikes to protest against inadequate pay and poor working conditions. These strikes were part of a broader movement to unionize Starbucks locations across the United States After having completed the majority of this course, provide a personal response to ONE of the following options: A) assess the economic implications of the strike on both the workers and the companies involved. This includes evaluating: Wage and Benefit Demands: Comparing the workers’ demands for wage increases and improved benefits against the companies’ financial performance and profitability. Cost of Strikes: Estimating the financial losses incurred by the companies due to the strikes, including lost sales, disrupted operations, and potential long-term impacts on customer loyalty. Economic Benefits for Workers: Considering how successful strikes might improve workers’ economic conditions, such as higher wages, better benefits, and job security. OR B) explore the social and ethical dimensions of the strikes, focusing on: Worker Rights and Fairness: Evaluating whether the workers’ demands are justified based on their working conditions, pay, and treatment by the employers. Corporate Responsibility: Assessing the companies’ responses to the strikes and their overall commitment to fair labor practices and social responsibility. Public Perception and Support: Analyzing how the strikes are perceived by the public and the media, and how this perception influences the outcomes of the strikes and the broader labor movement. This question is worth 20 points.

Assume that the dollar has been consistently depreciating over a long period. The Fed decides to counteract this movement by intervening in the foreign exchange market using sterilized intervention. The Fed would:

Pt 1:  Describe an example of how a union negotiation might be successful in bargaining over remote work models and employee productivity.   Pt 2: How can the management of hybrid or remote work models threaten employment relations?   HINT:  Consider aspects of EFFICIENCY, EQUITY & VOICE in the employment relationship. This question is worth 10 points.

​Assume the following information: ​ Quoted Bid Price Quoted Ask Price Value of an Australian dollar (A$) in $ $0.67 $0.69 Value of Mexican peso in $ $.074 $.077 Value of an Australian dollar in ​ ​ Mexican pesos 8.2 8.5 ​ Assume you have $100,000 to conduct triangular arbitrage. What will be your profit from implementing this strategy?

Assume the bid rate of an Australian dollar is $.60 while the ask rate is $.61 at Bank Q. Assume the bid rate of an Australian dollar is $.62 while the ask rate is $.625 at Bank V. Given this information, what would be your gain if you use $1,000,000 and execute locational arbitrage? That is, how much will you end up with over and above the $1,000,000 you started with?​