Humans, especially children, have an amazing capability to learn language. Within the first year of life, children will have learned many of the necessary concepts to have functional language, although it will still take years to develop fully. But are humans unique in their ability to acquire language? As you know, as a graduate student I was chosen to work with Dr. Roger Fouts at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI), a sanctuary for chimpanzees used in ape language research and home to world renowned Washoe, the first nonhuman to acquire a human language. Four of the chimpanzees, Washoe, Moja, Tatu and Dar were immersed in American Sign Language (ASL), and they learned to communicate by using signs in their daily interactions. Loulis, Washoe's adopted son was not cross-fostered. He acquired his signs from Washoe and the three other chimpanzees. He was the first non-human to learn a human language from other non-humans. Thus, Loulis observed the other chimpanzees using the signs of ASL around him, like CHASE and TICKLE during play interactions. Washoe would even mold his hand into signs like MORE for new food. By observing and researching how Washoe and her family learn and use the signs of ASL, we have gained a better understanding of the patterns of language development that bridge species barriers. In addition to our use of language, we have also seen that our emotions and social bonds are very similar to chimpanzees. Read the attached excerpt from "Next of Kin" by Dr. Roger Fouts & Stephen Tukel Mills and answer the following questions: 1.  What was Washoe doing in the tree that day that "left Harre shaken"? 2.  What did Washoe do that deaf human children also do?  (Give five examples) 3.  What were some behaviors Washoe exhibited that proved she hadn't been trained?  (Give four examples) 4.  Explain how a language study like this can change a person's view of the world.  Attachments excerpt 2 Next of Kin.pdf (1.28 MB) Wk10 Discussions 1. Please respond to the following: · Discuss whether the term "corporate entrepreneurship" is an oxymoron. Can corporations—especially large ones—be innovative? Support your answer with examples. · Use the Internet to find an example of two corporate innovations—one brought about through autonomous strategic behavior and one developed through induced strategic behavior. Which innovation seems to hold the most promise for commercial success, and why? 2. · There is often talk in the recent news about increasing tariffs on some imports. Watch your instructor's video,  Incidence of a Tariff, to prepare for this week's discussion. · Start your discussion by responding to these questions:  . When the United States puts tariffs on imports, who do you think ultimately pays these tariffs? Is it the foreign companies selling the import, American consumers, or both? Explain your answer. . Is it good or bad for American consumers when the United States puts tariffs on .

1. Humans, especially children, have an amazing capability to
learn language. Within the first year of life, children will have
learned many of the necessary concepts to have functional
language, although it will still take years to develop fully. But
are humans unique in their ability to acquire language? As you
know, as a graduate student I was chosen to work with Dr.
Roger Fouts at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication
Institute (CHCI), a sanctuary for chimpanzees used in ape
language research and home to world renowned Washoe, the
first nonhuman to acquire a human language. Four of the
chimpanzees, Washoe, Moja, Tatu and Dar were immersed in
American Sign Language (ASL), and they learned to
communicate by using signs in their daily interactions. Loulis,
Washoe's adopted son was not cross-fostered. He acquired his
signs from Washoe and the three other chimpanzees. He was the
first non-human to learn a human language from other non-
humans. Thus, Loulis observed the other chimpanzees using the
signs of ASL around him, like CHASE and TICKLE during play
interactions. Washoe would even mold his hand into signs like
MORE for new food. By observing and researching how Washoe
and her family learn and use the signs of ASL, we have gained a
better understanding of the patterns of language development
that bridge species barriers. In addition to our use of language,
we have also seen that our emotions and social bonds are very
similar to chimpanzees. Read the attached excerpt from "Next
of Kin" by Dr. Roger Fouts & Stephen Tukel Mills and answer
the following questions:
1. What was Washoe doing in the tree that day that "left Harre
shaken"?
2. What did Washoe do that deaf human children also do?
(Give five examples)
3. What were some behaviors Washoe exhibited that proved she
hadn't been trained? (Give four examples)
4. Explain how a language study like this can change a person's

2. view of the world.
Attachments
excerpt 2 Next of Kin.pdf
(1.28 MB)
Wk10 Discussions
1.
Please respond to the following:
· Discuss whether the term "corporate entrepreneurship" is an
oxymoron. Can corporations—especially large ones—be
innovative? Support your answer with examples.
· Use the Internet to find an example of two corporate
innovations—one brought about through autonomous strategic
behavior and one developed through induced strategic behavior.
Which innovation seems to hold the most promise for
commercial success, and why?
2.
· There is often talk in the recent news about increasing tariffs
on some imports. Watch your instructor's video,
Incidence of a Tariff, to prepare for this week's
discussion.
· Start your discussion by responding to these questions:
. When the United States puts tariffs on imports, who do you
think ultimately pays these tariffs? Is it the foreign companies
selling the import, American consumers, or both? Explain your
answer.
. Is it good or bad for American consumers when the United
States puts tariffs on imports?

3. 3.
· Research, from a reliable news source, an example of
termination of a Government Accountability Office (GAO)
contract.
· Based on the article and legal issues within it, was justice
served in the example? Why or why not?
4.
This week you have an opportunity to reflect on your
assignment from last week when you presented your philosophy
of change.
1. Discuss one positive experience from completing this
assignment.
2. Discuss one challenge during your completion of this
assignment.
3. Did you use one of the skills from this class (problem
solving, agility and innovation) to overcome that challenge? If
so, explain. If not, how might you use one of these skills in the
future in a similar situation?
4. How can reflecting on this experience benefit you personally
or professionally?
Week 10 Assignment - Negotiation and Federal Procurement
Preparation
Imagine you are a procurement officer at the Federal Aviation
Administration. You have been tasked with acquiring 10,000
new laptop computers to upgrade the agency's technology
equipment. The FAR provides guidance on how a government
contract can be changed or terminated. Review the
default section of the FAR:

4. 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service).
Instructions
Write a 3–4 page paper in which you:
1. Evaluate the importance of the standard default clause.
. Include suggestions for two ways in which you could combine
it with the FAR's delay provision for the protection of both
parties to the contract.
. Include a rationale for your response.
2. Analyze what impact a contracting officer's changes to a
contract's payment terms would have on both the government
and the contractor.
. Include the most secure method for making a contractual
change.
3. Describe two improvements that you would make to the
inspection procedure to make the procedure more efficient.
Include a rationale.
4. Use two sources to support your writing. Choose sources that
are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed
on your source page at least one time within your assignment.
For help with research, writing, and citation, access the
library or review
library guides.
How to Use This Template
• Each slide needed in your submission is provided in this
template.
• Do not add slides
• Do not delete slides (except the “How to Use This Template”
slide)

5. • Replace the “blue” font on each slide with your presentation
content
• Change all font to black
• Use bullet points on the slides
• Do not type every word you plan to say on the slide
• Enter the text/transcript of your talk in the speaker notes
section
• The speaker notes section is the gray area below each slide
• Do not enter your speaker notes in comment boxes
• Do not include audio or video clips
Delete this slide before submitting your assignment
BUS499 Capstone
Week 10 Assignment
Insert Student’s Name Here
SWOT Analysis of Company Name
Strengths
• Insert a bullet or two describing strengths of the
firm
Weaknesses
• Insert a bullet or two describing weaknesses of
the firm
Opportunities

6. • Insert a bullet or two describing opportunities
available to the firm
Threats
• Insert a bullet or two describing threats to the firm
SWOT Analysis Strategy
• Strengths and Opportunities
• Insert a bullet describing the strategy to capitalize on
strengths and opportunities
• Insert another bullet describing the strategy to capitalize on
strengths and
opportunities
SWOT Analysis Strategy
• Weaknesses and Threats
• Insert a bullet describing the strategy to minimize weaknesses
and threats
• Insert another bullet describing the strategy to minimize
weaknesses and threats
Competitiveness Strategy
• Competitiveness
• 1st bullet point of levels and types of strategies to maximize
competitiveness
• 2nd bullet point of levels and types of strategies to maximize
competitiveness

7. Profitability Strategy
• Profitability
• 1st bullet point of levels and types of strategies to maximize
profitability
• 2nd bullet point of levels and types of strategies to maximize
profitability
Communications Plan
• Competitiveness Strategies
• 1st bullet point on the plan to communicate the
competitiveness strategies to
stakeholders
• 2nd bullet point on the plan to communicate the
competitiveness strategies to
stakeholders
Communications Plan
• Profitability Strategies
• 1st bullet point on the plan to communicate the profitability
strategies to
stakeholders
• 2nd bullet point on the plan to communicate the profitability
strategies to
stakeholders

8. Corporate Social Responsibility
• Responsible (ethical) corporate citizen
• 1st bullet point on the assessment of efforts by the corporation
to be a responsible
(ethical) corporate citizen – specific example
• 2nd bullet point on the assessment of efforts by the
corporation to be a responsible
(ethical) corporate citizen – specific example
• Impact of efforts on company’s bottom line
• 1st bullet point on the impact the efforts have on the
company’s bottom line –
specific example
• 2nd bullet point on the impact the efforts have on the
company’s bottom line –
specific example
References
• Michael A. Hitt. 2020. Strategic Management: Concepts and
Cases:
Competitiveness and Globalization 13th ed. Cengage Learning.
• Insert second source
• Insert third source
• Insert any additional sources
1.

9. Overview
In this assignment, you are to use the same corporation you
selected for the assignments in Weeks 3, 6 and 8. You will
prepare an executive level PowerPoint presentation that could
be delivered to the board of directors.
Use any or all of the following resources to conduct research on
the corporation:
· The corporation’s website.
· Public filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission's
Filings & Forms page.
· Strayer University's
online databases.
· The
Lexis Advance database.
· Other credible sources. (The corporation's annual report will
often provide insights that other resources may not include.)
(Note: It is expected that you will also use your course textbook
to complete the assignment.)
Instructions:
Use the
Capstone Template [PPTX] to develop an 8-12 slide
PowerPoint presentation with
speaker notes and
appropriate graphics. This presentation should be
prepared for the board of directors of the corporation and is
based only on your assignments from Weeks 3, 6, and 8, and the
following:
1. Create a SWOT analysis for the company to determine its
major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
1. Based on the SWOT analysis, outline a strategy for the
company to capitalize on its strengths and opportunities, and
minimize its weaknesses and threats.
1. Discuss the various levels and types of strategies the firm

10. may use to maximize its competitiveness and profitability.
1. Outline a communications plan the company could use to
make the strategies you recommend above known to all
stakeholders.
1. Assess efforts by the corporation to be a responsible (ethical)
corporate citizen and the impact on the corporation's bottom
line. Provide specific examples to support your response.
1. Use three or more quality sources, including your textbook,
to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible,
relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source
page at least one time within your assignment. (
Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as
academic resources)
. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the
library or review
library guides.
1. Follow the guidelines in the
Strayer Writing Standards Slideshow and ensure all
references are included on the sources list slide using SWS
format.
· For additional support, view the following LinkedIn Learning
videos:
13.
Start Quickly with a Theme or Template.
13.
Add, Remove, or Rearrange Slides.
13.
Adding Images.
13.
Speaker Notes.
·
Note: Do not submit a recording or video of your
presentation.

11. This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For
assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing
Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with
your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this
assignment is as follows:
· Develop a corporate presentation based on a SWOT analysis,
strategies for maximizing competitiveness and profitability, a
communications plan, and an assessment of efforts related to
ethics.