Noah Gonzalez

The Latin Name and Historical Significance of MaizeThis assignment is all about maize. Maize originated in the Americas and was widely grown by the peoples of both North and South America. The English word corn is actually from Old English and means grain. The Latin name Zea mays L. was assigned by Linnaeus (hence the authority “L.”) in 1737. Zea is ancient Greek, meaning grain or cereal, and mays is from mahiz, which is the word for maize in the Taino language of the Indigenous p...

Tasks:Context:The MIS602 Data Modelling & Database Design subject is designed for you to progressively add to your understanding of data and database management and its relevance with in business context. It also introduces you to some of the key features of database management system and designing database systems that will feature in later modules of this topic. In order for you to do well in this subject, it is imperative that you undertake all of the learning activities in the modules...

Suppose that initially, the wheat market is in equilibrium, at a price of $1.50 per kilogram and quantity of 45 million kilograms per month. Then a flood in several regions of South America disrupts exports from the region, shifting the supply for wheat from S1 to S2. The price of wheat begins to rise and consumers protest. The federal government responds by setting a price ceiling of $1.50 per Kilogram. Use the graph to answer the following questions. If there were no price ceiling...

Task Business culture in Mexico Since the creation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Mexico has become a key trading partner with Canadian businesses. Although Canada shares many business customs with its bordering neighbour, the United States, Mexican culture is significantly different.   Perhaps the single biggest difference with conducting business in Mexico is the greater emphasis on developing trust in personal relationships. Both immediate and extended family are ...

Introduction to the Study of IdeologyThis chapter explores the implications of the linguistic turn for the conceptualization of ideology. In particular, it focuses on distinctive poststructuralist answers to the question of the specificity of ideology. It concentrates specifically on two main contemporary ap­ proaches to the study of ideology—post-Marxist and psychoanalytical accounts—both of which share a poststructuralist concern with the constitutivity of language to politi...

New Assimilation Theory and Its ContributionsInstruction: Answer one question below. Your answer should be brief but to the point, and at least 250 words for graduates. And at the end of your answer, you must identify the word count  Q1. The supplementary reading, “Assimilation Theory, Old and New,” discusses “new assimilation theory.” Based on new assimilation theory discussed in the supplementary reading, explain why assimilation is likely to remain a central ...

1 Understanding Customers Assignment task Write an essay on the micro and macro aspects of Understanding Customers. Use theories to support your argument. Use examples from tourism sector where necessary. This assignment has provided you with an opportunity to show your achievement of the following module learning outcomes: LO 3 Demonstrate practical implications of consumer behaviour theory in different businesses and marketing contexts, including tourism . Ta...

Background and OverviewBurger’s Home Inc (BHI) is a private fast-food chain established ten years ago by two brothers – Frank and Malcolm.  Frank is in charge of accounting and finance while Malcolm focuses on operations. BHI’s specialty is selling high-quality, organic burgers at competitive prices. The beef is sourced locally at an organic cattle farm which supplies to all of BHI’s restaurants. BHI has grown steadily over the years to fifteen corporately owned l...

Question 1: The intertwining of American racism and hostility towards new immigrantsQ1. Sanchez (1997) reveals that a racialized nativism (or racial nativism) has arisen, which intertwines a new American racism with traditional hostility towards new immigrants in a variety of ways. Based on this required reading in Pilot (“Race, Immigration, and the Rise of Nativism in Late Twentieth Century America”), answer one of the following questions: 1) Explain the ways in which a new ...

Abstract  This assignment is based upon Case Study 4 in the core text: “Uber: Competing as Market Leader in the US versus Being a Distant Second in China” (pls. see case study attached). Read the case and answer the following question: Using the Flower of Service, the Wheel of Loyalty, and market positioning (STP) suggest how Uber might adapt further to improve its market share in China. Learning Outcomes:   1) Provide a detailed ...