In Week 1 of this course I learned that Price-to-Earning (P/E ratio) does not have any thing o do with the prices that are set by the company. Price to earnings ratio (P/E Ratio) is a useful metric for evaluating the attractiveness of a company's stock price. P/E ratio help’s the investor determines whether a stock is overpriced, fair, or undervalued. I did not comprehend, nor did I know what the meaning was, I had to review the material again. I am clear as to what P/E ratio means and how it is used in businesses. “A company does not profit or lose from changes in its stock price, nor are its asset values affected by changes in its stock price.” If this statement is true why is it so important for the stock prices to remain high and not lose shares? The percentage of a stock is measured quarterly and dividends are distributed annually to stockholders and investors. I am still unclear as to how the fluctuation of the stocks does not affect loss or profits. Ethics and morals begin at home at a young age. I strongly believe if a child is taught wrong from right, honesty is instilled from a young age; they will grow up as an adult with morals and ethics. Ethics and morals extend beyond the business industry, it is based on the individual and the morals they were taught as a child. A child sees and duplicates what they see and learn. My children observe my walk, talk, actions, and I am seeing me in them. I was raised to respect my elders, conduct myself accordingly, and I learned from a young age that respect will take you far in life. I practice ethics throughout my daily activities, I respect my peers, and I expect respect in return. My conscience bothers me when I think I may have offended someone, and I am uneasy until I correct the wrong in question.

I have learned that academic integrity is very important especially in an online