...Running head: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF OPEN THEISM An Analysis of the Open Theist Views Donell Winder Baptist Bible College Authors Note This paper was prepared for Survey of Doctrine TH517, taught by Professor David Mappes. A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF OPEN THEISM Abstract God is all knowing, unchanging, and all powerful. These are beliefs that are taught in the doctrine of God. These are beliefs that Christians live by and pass on to their friends and families. The Open Theist have come to challenge those beliefs. They argue God literally changes his mind, continues to learn, and is even said to take risks, (Sanders, 1998). The Open Theists are trying to challenge the Doctrine of God. This paper will dispute these beliefs and use evidence of scripture to prove that these arguments are invalid. Revelations 22:18-19 states,” 18 I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of...
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...Writer’s Memo Through doing the research about dreams I have learned a vast about of important information from how to write an annotated bibliography, how to use VCU’s library system online, how to critically dissect as well as review my paper and the most important what different people believe a dream means to them. Once again my knowledge of VCU’s online library research system came in handy. Because I knew the correct ways to search of information through this data base it helped eliminate unneeded information. The writing workshops gave me and in depth look and how to read a paper from the readers point of view versus just the writer’s voice. It also gave me a chance to see how other people would create such a paper and gave me tips on where I was lacking strength. Having someone else read and criticized your work humbles you as well as gives you room to grow as a writer. Along with the workshop having you look over my paper and giving me your feedback helped be discover ways I could elaborate and fix my claim. Since this is the second time I have written and read research on the topic of dreams I feel like I have a stronger understanding of how beneficial dreams are to your lives. If I have dream that frightens me I know have a idea of where it came from and how it relates to my day to day life because I have read so many different views and opinions on dream analysis. Learning about the different ways people view the ‘meaning’ of a dream really...
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...Audience Analysis COM 285 Audience Analysis Audience analysis is “the process of examining information about the listeners whom you expect to hear your speech” (Audience Analysis, para 1.). In this paper, I will describe a situation in which I am presenting quarterly sales information to a group of stakeholders, salespeople, managers and customers, at an in-person meeting. I will also discuss some of the audience characteristics that I must consider, along with finding the appropriate communication channels to use. I will also discuss some factors to consider when given the diversity of the group, and how to ensure that my message that I will be giving is effective. According to Locker and Keinzler (2008), the first step in analyzing an audience is to determine who the audience is. Identifying the audience and their motivations will assist you in learning how to reach them, and what messages to use to accomplish the task (Locker & Keinzler, 2008). Audience Characteristics Determine my Audience. The first step in developing my presentation, I will have to determine who my audience is. This is to ensure that I deliver an effective and clear presentation, with the focus on who is receiving the message. I am already aware that the audience consists of stakeholders, managers, salespeople, and customers. Therefore, given the audience, I can presume that I will be expecting a diverse group of people attending my presentation. Some of the...
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...the last 5 years and I believe that the company will continue to grow at a similar rate. Their products are not easily matched by competitors and demand for them will continue as they are related to critical health care functions. Baxter’s cost risk relative to the market is low. This is reflected in a low beta and therefore cost of equity. The intrinsic value of their stock is far higher than where it is trading and is worth heavy consideration to be bought. Alex Wade Analyst Awade583@gmail.com Mr. Joe C Client RE: Baxter International Inc Dear Mr. Client, As requested, I have completed an analysis of Baxter International. As of market close on April 25th, 2014 Baxter International (BAX) stock was trading for $72.32 per share, with market capitalization of $40.54B. I have performed an analysis of the companies last 5 years of financial statements as well as a forecast of the next 10 years of cash flows to value you the company for you. My analysis concludes that the company is drastically undervalued and presents a terrific buying opportunity. Baxter manufactures products for people with “hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions” (Baxter International Inc, 2013). I believe demand will remain constant for these products, and anticipate steady growth of revenues. First, I’d like to address some of the key assumptions I made in preparing this analysis for you. The last 5...
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...Financial Statement Analysis of BJ’S Restaurants, Inc. Jennifer N. Adams ACCT 205: Principles of Accounting Prof. Christine Covan August 17, 2015 Financial Statement Analysis of BJ’s Restaurants, Inc Introduction This paper is a financial statement analysis of BJ’s Restaurant, Inc. We begin with a company overview, continue into a three-year horizontal analysis of the restaurants income statement and balance sheet covering 2012, 2013 and 2014 based on the restaurants Annual Reports submitted to the SEC. I will also complete a ratio analysis that includes calculations of the current ratio, quick ratio, cash to current liabilities ratio, for 2013 and 2014. Finally I will recommend whether or not an investor should invest in this company and what risks and strengths this company faces. Company Overview BJs Restaurants, Inc. opened its first restaurant in Orange County, California in 1978. The restaurant began showcasing Chicago style deep dish pizza with a unique California flair. Eventually, BJ’s expanded from a small pizzeria to a full service restaurant. BJ’s signature deep-dish pizza, other menu items and pizza cookie dessert, known as the “Pizookie,” are all parts of BJ’s award winning menu. Eventually the company expanded in 1996, offering proprietary craft beers and opening BJ’s Restaurant and Breweries. As of 2015, BJ’s Restaurants comprise of 158 locations in 19 states. BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., offer a casual dining experience with an award winning menu...
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...the world. Pepsi and Coca-Cola are very well known in the beverage community around the world. When a company like either of these two has dominated the markets worldwide then they will receive universal recognition for their very different but similar products. I believe that there are many other manufacturers and distributors of beverages in the world there really is no other company that can compete in my mind. Pepsi and Coca-Cola not only do make soda drinks, but they also produce flavored water, spring water, and some energy drinks. We all know that Pepsi is best known for Pepsi and that Coca-Cola is best known for Coke, but because of their great marketing ability and because of this they are able to target people from all around the world. Pepsi and Coca-Cola have great marketing and low prices that make it easy for people to buy their products no matter how much these people earn or where they live at in the world. I would like to start by examining both company’s income statements and balance sheets to see how each company is doing financially. I will also like to perform vertical and horizontal analysis from their annual report of financial data. There are a vast amount of manufacturers and distributors in this market, but Pepsi and Coca-Cola have managed to stay in the number one spot for quite some time now. These two companies have not only dominated the market here in the United States but they have dominated the worldwide market. Pepsi and Coca-Cola have followed...
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...Ethics Awareness Inventory Analysis Constance L. Hernandez GEN 480 June 8, 2014 Jenny Hayes Ethics Awareness Inventory Analysis The Ethics Awareness Inventory Analysis is an analysis of a person’s moral beliefs and standards that he or she holds in both his and her personal and professional lives. After taking the analysis I was not surprised at the results, I scored extremely high on both character and obligation. When reading through the ethical perspectives that were offered in the report, I found them to be accurate to the way that I think and believe. In this paper, I will address the results of the test, how my education has affected my ethical thinking, the use of my ethics in thinking and decision-making and any potential conflicts that may arise from persons with different ethical behaviors. I hold very high values and believe that integrity is a virtue that defines a person, how he or she conducts his or her lives; as well as how he or she treats and respects others. According to “Merriam Webster” (2014) ethics is “rules of behavior that is based on what is morally good and bad. Ethics is a study that deals with ideas about what is good and bad behavior; a branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right or wrong, and a belief that something is extremely important.” I have always believed that it is important to respect yourself and others, to make sure that your obligations are taken seriously and placed ahead of anything else. I want people to know they...
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...strong introduction to their analysis of Case E. They provide clear and concise detail on the premise of this case, establishing their knowledge and verifying the credibility of their future opinions. I appreciated how they incorporated a common thread throughout their analysis of balancing both Sally and Bill’s concerns and future plans. This student also did a good job of providing substantial alternatives for the next steps at NFM. I would’ve liked to see more statistical data to back up the need for change as quite a bit of statistical analysis was provided in the case itself. This student succeeded expressed the primary issues, but did not really convey why the changes were needed. The article does a good job of outlining the need for Bill’s evaluation as it discusses the CFO’s unhappiness with some of the current salaries, but this, along with other supporting evidence, was not featured in this analysis. This student does a good job of providing potential alternatives for the sales force and explains his/her opinions well. Specifically on page 3, they discuss their dynamic plan of first adjusting territories, then changing the compensation plan, and finally making more adjustments as necessary. I would’ve liked to see more options though. It seemed the section of the paper dedicated to listing potential solutions was utilized as more of an introduction of their recommendations. This student included a chart from the case in their analysis, which helped readers understand...
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...Process Analysis I believe this article will tell me how to write a proper, process analysis essay while also providing examples and other tools needed to start off the essay on the right foot. Process analysis is an operation that is composed of processes designed to add value by transforming inputs into useful outputs. The author compares the term process analysis to cause and effect and narration the author says that all of these three ideas break down into three different categories. Narration talks mainly about what happens, while cause and effect talk about why it's happening, and process analysis talks about how it is happening. The examples the author gives for process analysis are things like giving directions, or how to make ice cream. The author provides us with two different types of process analysis. One of them is directional, which provides instructions on how to do something. The purpose of directional process analysis is to provide the reader instructions to follow in order to achieve a particular task. Then, there is the informational type of process analysis which explains how something works, how something is made, or how something happens. The author says that you would normally use an informational type process analysis if you wanted to explain how the human heart functions. While reading the text, I thought it was very informative on how to write a proper process analysis paper. The author provided many useful examples for both types...
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...COMPARING PERCEPTIONS OF THE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN COURSE BRANDI N. GUIDRY University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA 70504 DAVID P. STEVENS University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA 70504 ABSTRACT Information Systems (IS) practitioners and educators have equal interest in the content of the Systems Analysis and Design Course (“SAD”). Previous research has examined instructors’ perceptions regarding the skills and topics that are most important in the teaching of the SAD course and the class time devoted to each. A similar assessment evaluated SAD course content from a practitioner perspective. Both studies used entropy calculations. A comparison of these studies is presented in this paper. For traditional topics, the group (either faculty or practitioner) with greater agreement believes the topic to be deserving of less class time. For structured and object-oriented topics, the group with the greater agreement also believes the topic to be of greater importance. This analysis demonstrates that practitioners and academics agree on approximately 40% of the SAD skills and knowledge areas. Keywords: Systems analysis and design, Structured analysis, Object-oriented analysis, Management Information Systems curricula, Entropy INTRODUCTION It is important that an education in Management Information Systems (MIS) is reflective of practices and techniques that are currently used in industry. Given the pace of technological innovation, there are ever-changing...
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...| Memo To: Northwind Traders Date: [ 6/16/2013 ] Re: Revenue Assessment Thank you for the opportunity to assess your sales data in order to provide recommendations for increasing your sales. The analysis and recommendations below are based on the data you provided, which covers a period from May 2004 through June 2006. The analysis below is based on this data alone. Therefore, our recommendations should be tempered by your knowledge of business realities and your market. Please let us know if we can answer any questions concerning the analysis or the recommendations provided. ANALYSIS 1 My Analysis of sales per Country I have included charts that show total sales per country ranging from the years 2004-06 these charts show the following, Strong business sales, Probationary sales and Low sales. I have concluded in my analysis that there are some countries that are stronger, some that either need new guidance in sales and some that do not generate enough for the company in sales. Salesperson | Austria | Brazil | Canada | France | Germany | Mexico | Sweden | UK | USA | Venezuela | | Buchanan | | 15 | | 12 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 9 | | Callahan | 13 | 24 | 4 | 16 | 46 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 45 | 23 | | Davolio | 17 | 21 | 12 | 23 | 49 | 16 | 13 | 22 | 85 | 19 | | Dodsworth | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 23 | | 6 | 10 | 10 | 2 | | Fuller | 17 | 25 | 14 | 21 | 37 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 23 | 8 | | King | 19 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 9 | | Leverling |...
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...Research Methodology Name Institutional Affiliations Chapter III: Research Methodology 3.1 Introduction The methodology chapter will identify and discuss the methods of research applied in the current study and justify their ability to achieve the predetermined objectives and aims. The principal concepts for discussion in the chapter will include the type of research, time and location of research, sampling and data collection, measures of variables, data analysis, and the ethical consideration in the order. The selection of the research methodology is crucial in the achievement of the aims and objectives and, as a result, it should have a significant level of priority and consideration of the expectations and most viable options. A reflection of the reality and practicability of abstract ideas are key concepts in the development of a realistic and highly performing approach to research that will reach the laid expectations through the use of the available instruments and knowledge (Creswell, 2014). The methodology adopted for a study should always be the one with the potential to provide the best results with the input of the least resources, especially with the consideration of the value of time. The introduction and literature review chapters of the dissertation provide the foundation for the current section as they provide the definitions and relationships of the subjects. The hypotheses developed from the cumulated knowledge are the principal measurements necessary...
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...Case Analysis on effective Training What else should Fred have done before choosing a training package? I believe that Fred should focus on the two things – first he should conduct a Training need analysis (TNA) procedure before choosing a training package. It is not only important but also necessary. The TNA process includes the series of the steps which help in determining the actual problems or issues at the workplace. It helps in multiple ways. It identifies that whether the training is the only solution of the problem or the employees are lacking the important knowledge, skills and attitude which are very necessary for performing the certain tasks of the job. A pre training research is very important in this case which will help Fred in identifying the actual and corrective action for the present needs. Secondly, before finalizing the particular vendor for the training program, Fred should conduct the research on the performance of the vendor related to its background, work experience, clients and customer. In the present situation, It must be difficult for Fred’s company to compete with big competitors like Home Depot. So it is important for Fred to do research on the market too before taking any decision related to the training and the selection of the vendor. It will help Fred and company in taking the right step at the right time as according to the needs of the company. If you were the training consultant that Fred hired, describe how you would plan for the training...
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...In analysis of the article, Wolcott’s Adequate Schools, and Inadequate Education: “The Life History of a Sneaky Kid” is a story about "Brad," a twenty-year-old school dropout who found himself living figuratively and at the edge of society and who could seem to find neither reasons nor help to get back in. The author uses the case to dramatize the importance of viewing education as comprising far more than schooling. Although Brad's involvement in school was marginal and his academic accomplishments modest, he did acquire basic literacy skills. And although he bounced "from pillar to post" as a child, the world views he described was consonant with that of mainstream society. But neither Brad nor the author could find any systematic, constructive educational effort being...
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...Erica Beal 7/26/2014 Home Depot vs. Lowes As a recent home buyer, I know first-hand the importance and value of having a local home improvement store. Within the first 6 months as a property owner, I have spent numerous hours, visits and money buying the essentials to complete my home. I never thought of myself as a loyal customer to Home Depot (HD) vs. Lowes (LOW) but after researching the two competitors, I have found myself take pride and loyalty with Home Depot. In this report, I will provide you with a full analysis comparing and contrasting Home Depot and Lowes. My conclusions will yield that clearly there is a difference between both company’s values and strategies, but importantly, Home Depot is a stronger investment for the short-term and long-term. My recommendations will support holding stock with Home Depot or invest soon. Quantity: The Value of Market Share In America, “size of the US home improvement retail industry is approximately $129.2B by revenues, with Home Depot leading the market with a 58.9% share; together Home Depot and Lowe’s account for 97% of the market share by revenues,” stated by William Bias. The fact remains that brand recognition drives price. There is clearly brand recognition and more importantly, brand loyalty with Home Depot compared to Lowes. And where does the brand loyal derive from…Proximity. The humanity that dwells within us tends to migrate to common and frequent people and venues. We are creatures of habits and Home...
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