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Question 1 1. How has the news media evolved from the nation’s founding to what it is today? Discuss the various functions the news media has in American society. How well do you feel the media carries out these functions? . All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Question 2 1. What are the two major types of interest groups and examples of each? Which of these types of interest groups tend to be more powerful? Explain your choice. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Question 3 1. Do you feel that special interest groups have too much power in politics today? Why or why not? Do you think we should allow these interest groups to continue to function as they currently do? Why or why not? What do you think would happen to our nation if we did not allow interest groups to continue to operate? All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. 1. 25 points Question 4 1. Describe the difference and similarities between inside lobbying and outside lobbying. Discuss laws and regulations that apply to each. All sources used, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. 5.Why do you think politically active citizen groups are generally more ideological—whether conservative or liberal—than is the society as a whole? Are citizens with strong views somehow more attracted to organized political activity than those with more moderate opinions? Explain your answer. Optional: There are many interest groups in America. After reviewing those found here ( http://www.twyman-whitney.com/americancitizen/links/lobbies.htm ) or here ( http://votesmart.org/interest-groups#.UX_95ko7ZyY ) , pretend that you are going to join one and explain why. Then list two or three that you would not care to join and why. .
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response to each of the following ten questions as appropriate.
Detailed examples should be included in all answers
.
1. Define and discuss the top three primary agents of political socialization in order of significance. Provide specific examples of these your own life if you can.
2. How does the U.S. compare to other democracies in terms of voting turnout? In you answer be sure to list and explain the three factors (in order of significance) that correlate with one's likelihood of voting.
3.With reference to the Media, define the terms
sensationalism
, and
infotainment
. Discuss how these ideas play out in the news we watch on television and social media. Be sure to provide detailed examples.
4. Discuss in detail the current impact of television, radio, newspapers, and social media in informing the American people with news. In your answer, discuss how these media differ in impact on the baby boom and millennial generations.
5.Define and discuss the concepts of party realignment and dealignment. Identify and discuss one realigning election in American history. With reference to realignment and dealignment, how would you characterize the state of party alignment today? Explain.View keyboard shortcuts
6.Define and explain the significance of each of the following:
Primary Election Party Platform Party Identification
7. Carefully discuss how the Electoral College works. Detail every stage and discuss the basic mathematics. In terms of electoral strategy, what are red states, blue states, and swing states?
8. With reference to the lecture on public opinion, provide three attributes of a reliable public opinion survey and comment on why each is important.
9.Define the term ideology. What are the basic differences between liberals and conservatives in America? In your answer provide issue positions for each and provide an example of a prominent liberal and conservative politician.
10.What is a lobbyist? What are two sources of influence lobbyists use when calling on governmental officials?
Provide an example of each of the following:
Public Sector Interest Group, Single Issue Interest Group, Economic Interest Group
.
Question 1What are the two major types of interest groups and exam.docx
Question 1
What are the two major types of interest groups and examples of each? Which of these types of interest groups tend to be more powerful? Explain your choice.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length
Question 2
Do you feel that special interest groups have too much power in politics today? Why or why not? Do you think we should allow these interest groups to continue to function as they currently do? Why or why not? What do you think would happen to our nation if we did not allow interest groups to continue to operate?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length
Question 3
Discuss how the news audience has changed from the 1970s until now. Do you feel that Americans can still find unbiased news anywhere today? Why or why not?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 4
How has the news media evolved from the nation’s founding to what it is today? Discuss the various functions the news media has in American society. How well do you feel the media carries out these functions?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length
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1. What is political culture and how does political culture different from public opinion? Please make sure to include the most potent agents of political socializartion.
2. Does government follow or create public opinion? AND what the theory of political generations?
Please provide specific examples to support your answer.
3. The democracy cannot exist without interest groups, then how does government create interest groups?
Please provide specific examples to support your argument
4. Which is more effective in terms of promoting interest group effectiveness: Lobbying legislators or lobbying executives?
Please provide specific examples to support your argument.
5. How does the economy influence elections?
Be specific and provide examples.
6. Why has U.S. voting turnout risen recently? What does voter turn out mean to politicans or politicacl parties?
7. What does income inequality mean? and why has income inequality grown in the United States?
8. Can democracy exist without competing parties? and how do you classify political parties on an idelological spectrum?
9. Analyze the financial crisis and the U.S government resonses. Be sure to examine the conflicting views about the policies the government put in place.
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Topic: Third Parties:
1 .Discuss: Are third party efforts essentially a waste of time in America? Explain how.
2.Discuss: What contributions do third parties make to the democratic process in the United States?
3.Discuss: Under what conditions might third parties represent a threat to the political process?
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read the .Document than finish questions 4-7.
4.discuss: which theory do you agree with ? which theory you disagree with?
5.Discuss: Do you believe that being able to form interest groups (part of first amendment rights to assemble) gives us access to equal influence; and to have the ability to shape political outcomes to your liking and interest?
6.Discuss: Do the interests of the richer groups get more attention of politicians over the groups with less resources and money? Does the finance/ insurance /real estate groups get more results because they have more resources and money to contribute, than say, the agricultural, teachers and labor groups (as an example)?
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3. What factors contribute to the disparities in health among racial, ethnic, and gender groups in the United States? How is this a sociological issue as well as a medical one? What diseases are the most stigmatized in the U.S.? Which are the least? Is this different in different cultures or social classes?
The Week 7 Forum meets the following course objectives:
Apply a sociological perspective to the social world.
Analyze contemporary social issues using the sociological imagination and use sociological theories and concepts to analyze everyday life.
Interpret the United States economy and politics.
Discuss the sociological study of health and medicine in society.
Social Change 250 words required pick the following to discuss:
Please choose one of the following questions:
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The Week 8 Forum meets the following course objectives:
Apply a sociological perspective to the social world.
Analyze contemporary social issues using the sociological imagination and use sociological theories and concepts to analyze everyday life.
Explain collective behavior, social movements, and social change.
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response to each of the following ten questions as appropriate.
Detailed examples should be included in all answers
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1. Define and discuss the top three primary agents of political socialization in order of significance. Provide specific examples of these your own life if you can.
2. How does the U.S. compare to other democracies in terms of voting turnout? In you answer be sure to list and explain the three factors (in order of significance) that correlate with one's likelihood of voting.
3.With reference to the Media, define the terms
sensationalism
, and
infotainment
. Discuss how these ideas play out in the news we watch on television and social media. Be sure to provide detailed examples.
4. Discuss in detail the current impact of television, radio, newspapers, and social media in informing the American people with news. In your answer, discuss how these media differ in impact on the baby boom and millennial generations.
5.Define and discuss the concepts of party realignment and dealignment. Identify and discuss one realigning election in American history. With reference to realignment and dealignment, how would you characterize the state of party alignment today? Explain.View keyboard shortcuts
6.Define and explain the significance of each of the following:
Primary Election Party Platform Party Identification
7. Carefully discuss how the Electoral College works. Detail every stage and discuss the basic mathematics. In terms of electoral strategy, what are red states, blue states, and swing states?
8. With reference to the lecture on public opinion, provide three attributes of a reliable public opinion survey and comment on why each is important.
9.Define the term ideology. What are the basic differences between liberals and conservatives in America? In your answer provide issue positions for each and provide an example of a prominent liberal and conservative politician.
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Question 1What are the two major types of interest groups and exam.docx
Question 1
What are the two major types of interest groups and examples of each? Which of these types of interest groups tend to be more powerful? Explain your choice.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length
Question 2
Do you feel that special interest groups have too much power in politics today? Why or why not? Do you think we should allow these interest groups to continue to function as they currently do? Why or why not? What do you think would happen to our nation if we did not allow interest groups to continue to operate?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length
Question 3
Discuss how the news audience has changed from the 1970s until now. Do you feel that Americans can still find unbiased news anywhere today? Why or why not?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 4
How has the news media evolved from the nation’s founding to what it is today? Discuss the various functions the news media has in American society. How well do you feel the media carries out these functions?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length
.
1. What is political culture and how does political culture differen.docx
1. What is political culture and how does political culture different from public opinion? Please make sure to include the most potent agents of political socializartion.
2. Does government follow or create public opinion? AND what the theory of political generations?
Please provide specific examples to support your answer.
3. The democracy cannot exist without interest groups, then how does government create interest groups?
Please provide specific examples to support your argument
4. Which is more effective in terms of promoting interest group effectiveness: Lobbying legislators or lobbying executives?
Please provide specific examples to support your argument.
5. How does the economy influence elections?
Be specific and provide examples.
6. Why has U.S. voting turnout risen recently? What does voter turn out mean to politicans or politicacl parties?
7. What does income inequality mean? and why has income inequality grown in the United States?
8. Can democracy exist without competing parties? and how do you classify political parties on an idelological spectrum?
9. Analyze the financial crisis and the U.S government resonses. Be sure to examine the conflicting views about the policies the government put in place.
10. Why does some government inspire so much hate? How are the actions of government perceived by the public? Describe attempts by public administration to solve the problem of power in politics. Does the issue ever get resolved? Why and why not? Is this evidence that even a corrupt government is better than no government?
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Topic: Third Parties:
1 .Discuss: Are third party efforts essentially a waste of time in America? Explain how.
2.Discuss: What contributions do third parties make to the democratic process in the United States?
3.Discuss: Under what conditions might third parties represent a threat to the political process?
What would happen in political elections if the Tea Party Movement becomes a third party? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_Party_movement (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
read the .Document than finish questions 4-7.
4.discuss: which theory do you agree with ? which theory you disagree with?
5.Discuss: Do you believe that being able to form interest groups (part of first amendment rights to assemble) gives us access to equal influence; and to have the ability to shape political outcomes to your liking and interest?
6.Discuss: Do the interests of the richer groups get more attention of politicians over the groups with less resources and money? Does the finance/ insurance /real estate groups get more results because they have more resources and money to contribute, than say, the agricultural, teachers and labor groups (as an example)?
Topic: Joining an Interest Group:
7.Discuss: If you would join an interest group, what type of interest group would you join and what might lead you to join that particular interest group?
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1. In which forms of government do average citizens have the least and most political power? What options might they have for exerting political power under this type of government? In your response, also discuss voter participation in the U.S. Explain how a voter’s social class and other social factors can affect his or her voting practices. Besides voting, how can U.S. citizens influence political processes and outcomes? Have you personally used any of these strategies?
2. Describe your vision of a model economic system - is it capitalist, socialist, or somewhere in between? In your answer be sure to compare and contrast the two major economic systems (capitalism and socialism). How do you think the United States economy will change as we move closer to a technology-driven service economy?
3. What factors contribute to the disparities in health among racial, ethnic, and gender groups in the United States? How is this a sociological issue as well as a medical one? What diseases are the most stigmatized in the U.S.? Which are the least? Is this different in different cultures or social classes?
The Week 7 Forum meets the following course objectives:
Apply a sociological perspective to the social world.
Analyze contemporary social issues using the sociological imagination and use sociological theories and concepts to analyze everyday life.
Interpret the United States economy and politics.
Discuss the sociological study of health and medicine in society.
Social Change 250 words required pick the following to discuss:
Please choose one of the following questions:
1. The reading discusses the efforts to revitalize city areas that have historically been less affluent, the process of gentrification. What are the potential effects of gentrification on the economy and current residents of the neighborhood? NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) protests occur when concerned citizens band together to speak up against something that will impact them negatively. Who is more likely to be involved in NIMBY protests and where do they occur? Give an example of a NIMBY protest and whether you support it or not.
2. Consider what you have learned about collective behavior, social movements, and social change this week. How is the global expansion of social media likely to affect how people pursue social change? How has it done so already? Use specific examples as you analyze social movements, social change, technology, and the media.
The Week 8 Forum meets the following course objectives:
Apply a sociological perspective to the social world.
Analyze contemporary social issues using the sociological imagination and use sociological theories and concepts to analyze everyday life.
Explain collective behavior, social movements, and social change.
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1. Citizenship is a major component of a democratic system. Describe some of ways that our government has either facilitated or prevented citizenship in its various forms. What is required of people who want to be citizens of the USA now?
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Answer this question:
1. The entire textbook on California discusses the similarities and differences between the US national government and the government of the State of California. Choose at least three major topics we covered in the course and compare how the state and national governments are similar or different.
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1. During the Constitutional Convention, there were some significant compromises made. Describe two major compromises made at the Constitutional Convention and explain who the compromise was aimed at – which groups had to agree? Do you believe these compromises were necessary? Why or why not?
1. Federalists and Anti-Federalists had different views on whether the constitution should be ratified. Identify what each of these groups were worried about, what they wanted, and how these ideas ultimately ended up in our government structure.
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Structure your answers well. Each answer should be about one page long with an introduction, well-organized paragraphs, and a conclusion. Your introduction should make the main point and/or points and then develop them in the body of the essay.
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Choose ONE of the following questions to answer in the Discussion Board:
1. Review Figure 1.3, "Individualism as a value in the United States compared to other democracies." Why do you believe people in America respond so differently to this question than do people in other, Western European, countries?
2. After reading the text in the box, "The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same: The Continuing Call to the Federalist Papers" in Chapter 2, do you believe the Federalist Papers are still relevant for understanding the U.S. Constitution?
3. The Bill of Rights was intended to protect certain fundamental rights for all citizens against actions of the national government. Should the U.S. Constitution provide the same protections for all citizens against actions of state governments, or should it be up to each state whether to protect fundamental rights for citizens within the state?
Discussion 2
Choose ONE of the following questions to answer in the Discussion Board:
1. Review Figure 6.1, "Confidence in Congress." Why do you believe Congress receives such a low confidence rating?
2. Do you believe the committee system in Congress is beneficial to the law-making process? Why or why not?
3. What are your views on members "bringing home the bacon" through pork-barrel legislation? What if the funding is for a project in your hometown?
Discussion 3
Choose ONE of the following questions to answer in the Discussion Board:
1. In Table 7.1, the authors provide a list of the 10 greatest Presidents of all time, according to two separate polls by historians (in 2005 and 2009). What criteria, or methodology, do you feel should be used when making this type of assessment?
2. Review the text box in Chapter 7, "The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same: Foreign Policy Successes That Boosted Young President." Do you believe the President's foreign policy powers should be dominant and he should have exclusive control over foreign relations, or do you believe Congress should play more of a role in these affairs?
3. Understanding the manner in which cabinet appointees are selected and the role that they serve, do you believe that they should primarily support and advocate for the policy positions of the President, or do you think that they should have more independence in expressing their opinions and making decisions regarding their department?
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2. Do you believe a Supreme Court nominee's political views should play a role in his/her approval by the Senate?
3. Currently, the Constitution does not contain eligibility requirements for federal judges. Do you believe this is a strength or a weakn ...
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Christianity was a key driving force in the development of universities in Colonial America. The British settlers placed a high value on education, and are credited with the creation of institutions for higher education in America. Many of today’s public universities were started by religious denominations. Harvard, Yale, and Princeton were founded by Congregationalists and Puritans between 1636 – 1702. Yale was started by a clergyman and Princeton’s first year of class was taught by Reverend Jonathan Dickinson. Princeton’s crest still says, ‘Del sub numine viget’ which is Latin for ‘Under God she flourishes’ which presents a present day conundrum – “How did our oldest and most prestigious universities become so far removed from their religious and biblical heritage?”
Regarding religious freedom on college and university campuses today, educational leaders across the academic continuum are best served by learning to think critically when addressing issues such as; Do Institutions of higher learning have a part to play in supporting students' religion and spirituality? If so, how can campuses nourish these aspects of students’ lives without undermining such core values as diversity and religious freedom? Please share your views regarding the current state of religious tolerance on campuses today, and more specifically, weather institutions should even be taking a position on this topic.
Thread #2:
Governance in higher education has been defined as the structure and processes of complex decision-making. In today’s business environment, many institutions of higher learning are attempting to redefine and update their approaches to governance. Describe today’s university or college’s governance culture and some of the organizational constraints they typically operate under.
Thread #3:
Effectively leading an organization is the daily challenge of every administrator. When questioned about the differences between leadership and management, many in the field of academia will shy away from separating the two. This is because organizational effectiveness is dependent upon both capabilities in its administrators. Discuss your concept of a successful leader/administrator.
Professor Randoll’s Fall 2018 Midterm of DOOM!!
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Your answers need to be typed and turned in as a hard copy.
Your answers should be in essay form. No bullet points or numbering.
You can use your notes and your textbook but may NOT work together.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
Earnings, Comprehensive Earnings and Retained Earnings (in thousands except per share data)
For the year ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
Net product sales
$528,369
$517,149
$495,592
Rental and royalty revenue
4,136
4,299
3,739
Total revenue
532,505
521,448
499,331
Product cost of goods sold
365,225
349,334
319,775
Rental and royalty cost
1,038
1,088
852
Total costs
366,263
350,422
320,627
Product gross margin
163,144
167,815
175,817
Rental and royalty gross margin
3,098
3,211
2,887
Total gross margin
166,242
171,026
178,704
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108,276
106,316
103,755
Impairment charges
—
—
14,000
Earnings from operations
57,966
64,710
60,949
Other income (expense), net
2,946
8,358
2,100
Earnings before income taxes
60,912
73,068
63,049
Provision for income taxes
16,974
20,005
9,892
Net earnings
$43,938
$53,063
$53,157
Net earnings
$43,938
$53,063
$53,157
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1,183
2,845
Comprehensive earnings
$35,198
$54,246
$56,002
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$135,866
$147,687
$144,949
Net earnings
43,938
53,063
53,157
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(18,078
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(17,790
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Stock dividends
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(46,806
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(32,629
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$114,269
$135,866
$147,687
Earnings per share
$0.76
$0.90
$0.89
Average Common and Class B Common shares outstanding
57,892
58,685
59,425
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Financial Position
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Assets
December 31,
2011
2010
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$78,612
$115,976
Investments
10,895
7,996
Accounts receivable trade, less allowances of $1,731 and $1,531
41,895
37,394
Other receivables
3,391
9,961
Inventories:
Finished goods and work-in-process
42,676
35,416
Raw materials and supplies
29,084
21,236
Prepaid expenses
5,070
6,499
Deferred income taxes
578
689
Total current assets
212,201
235,167
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Land
21,939
21,696
Buildings
107,567
102,934
Machinery and equipment
322,993
307,178
Construction in progress
2,598
9,243
455,097
440,974
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242,935
225,482
Net property, plant and equipmen.
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At December 31, 2015 and 2014
2015
2014
Assets
Current assets:
Cash.
$42,000
$ 27,000
15000 incr
Marketable securities
19,000
13,000
Accounts receivable.
710,000
530,000
Inventory
848,000
860,000
Prepaid expenses
10,000
5,000
Total current assets
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1,629,000
Long-term investments
60,000
110,000
Loans to subsidiaries
130,000
80,000
Plant and equipment
3,170,000
2,600,000
Less accumulated depreciation
810,000
755,000
Net plant and equipment
2,360,000
1,845,000
Patents
84,000
90,000
Total assets
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$3,560,000
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Accounts payable
$ 970,000
$ 670,000
Accrued liabilities
65,000
82,000
Total current liabilities
1,035,000
752,000
Long-term Bonds Payable
820,000
600,000
Notes payable
95,000
80,000
Total liabilities
1,950,000
1,432,000
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Common stock
1,740,000
1,650,000
Retained earnings .
573,000
478,000
Total stockholders’ equity
2,313,000
2,128,000
Total liabilities and stock
$4,263,000
3,560,000
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Sales
$2,000,000
Cost of goods sold
1,300,000
Gross profit
700,000
Selling and administrative expenses
490,000
Net operating income
210,000
Nonoperating items:
Gain on sale of investments
$60,000
Loss on sale of equipment.
20,000
40,000
Income before taxes
250,000
Income taxes
80,000
Net income
$ 170,000
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Cash dividends declared and paid to the common stockholders totaled $75,000.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the years ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
In thousands of dollars except per share amounts
Net Sales
$6,080,788
$5,671,009
$5,298,668
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales
3,548,896
3,255,801
3,245,531
Selling, marketing and administrative
1,477,750
1,426,477
1,208,672
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(886
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83,433
82,875
Total costs and expenses
5,025,760
4,765,711
4,537,078
Income before Interest and Income Taxes
1,055,028
905,298
761,590
Interest expense, net
92,183
96,434
90,459
Income before Income Taxes
962,845
808,864
671,131
Provision for income taxes
333,883
299,065
235,137
Net Income
$628,962
$509,799
$435,994
Net Income Per Share—Basic—Class B Common Stock
$2.58
$2.08
$1.77
Net Income Per Share—Diluted—Class B Common Stock
$2.56
$2.07
$1.77
Net Income Per Share—Basic—Common Stock
$2.85
$2.29
$1.97
Net Income Per Share—Diluted—Common Stock
$2.74
$2.21
$1.90
Cash Dividends Paid Per Share:
Common Stock
$1.3800
$1.2800
$1.1900
Class B Common Stock
1.2500
1.1600
1.0712
The notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements and are included in the Hershey's 2011 Annual Report, available at www.thehersheycompany.com.
THE HERSHEY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
2011
2010
In thousands of dollars
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$693,686
$884,642
Accounts receivable—trade
399,499
390,061
Inventories
648,953
533,622
Deferred income taxes
136,861
55,760
Prepaid expenses and other
167,559
141,132
Total current assets
2,046,558
2,005,217
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
1,559,717
1,437,702
Goodwill
516,745
524,134
Other Intangibles
111,913
123,080
Deferred Income Taxes
38,544
21,387
Other Assets
138,722
161,212
Total assets
$4,412,199
$4,272,732
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable
$420,017
$410,655
Accrued liabilities
612,186
593,308
Accrued income taxes
1,899
9,402
Short-term debt
42,080
24,088
Current portion of long-term debt
97,593
261,392
Total current liabilities
1,173,775
1,298,845
Long-term Debt
1,748,500
1,541,825
Other Long-term Liabilities
617,276
494,461
Total liabilities
3,539,551
3,335,131
Commitments and Contingencies
—
—
Stockholders’ Equity:
The Hershey Company Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock, shares issued: none in 2011 and 2010
—
—
Common Stock, shares issued: 299,269,702 in 2011 and 299,195,325 in 2010
299,269
299,195
Class B Common Stock.
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Question 4
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(Note that Tootsie Roll has two classes of common stock. To answer the following questions, add the two classes of stock together.)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
Earnings, Comprehensive Earnings and Retained Earnings (in thousands except per share data)
For the year ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
Net product sales
$528,369
$517,149
$495,592
Rental and royalty revenue
4,136
4,299
3,739
Total revenue
532,505
521,448
499,331
Product cost of goods sold
365,225
349,334
319,775
Rental and royalty cost
1,038
1,088
852
Total costs
366,263
350,422
320,627
Product gross margin
163,144
167,815
175,817
Rental and royalty gross margin
3,098
3,211
2,887
Total gross margin
166,242
171,026
178,704
Selling, marketing and administrative expenses
108,276
106,316
103,755
Impairment charges
—
—
14,000
Earnings from operations
57,966
64,710
60,949
Other income (expense), net
2,946
8,358
2,100
Earnings before income taxes
60,912
73,068
63,049
Provision for income taxes
16,974
20,005
9,892
Net earnings
$43,938
$53,063
$53,157
Net earnings
$43,938
$53,063
$53,157
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)
(8,740
)
1,183
2,845
Comprehensive earnings
$35,198
$54,246
$56,002
Retained earnings at beginning of year.
$135,866
$147,687
$144,949
Net earnings
43,938
53,063
53,157
Cash dividends
(18,360
)
(18,078
)
(17,790
)
Stock dividends
(47,175
)
(46,806
)
(32,629
)
Retained earnings at end of year
$114,269
$135,866
$147,687
Earnings per share
$0.76
$0.90
$0.89
Average Common and Class B Common shares outstanding
57,892
58,685
59,425
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
Financial Position
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (in thousands except per share data)
Assets
December 31,
2011
2010
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$78,612
$115,976
Investments
10,895
7,996
Accounts receivable trade, less allowances of $1,731 and $1,531
41,895
37,394
Other receivables
3,391
9,961
Inventories:
Finished goods and work-in-process
42,676
35,416
Raw materials and supplies
29,084
21,236
Prepaid expenses
5,070
6,499
Deferred income taxes
578
689
Total current assets
212,201
235,167
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
Land
21,939
21,696
Buildings
107,567
102,934
Machinery and equipment
322,993
307,178
Construction in progress
2,598
9,243
455,097
440,974
Less—Accumulated depreciation
242,935
225,482
Net property, plant and equipment
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The contract interest rate for bonds:
A.
must equal the effective interest rate.
B.
is greater than the effective interest rate when bonds are issued at a premium.
C.
has no relation to the cash flow associated with a particular bond.
D.
will fluctuate over the life of a bond.
E.
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Frick Corporation issued $100,000 of 7%, 15-year bonds on June 1, 2014 (dated April 1 2014) at 101 plus accrued interest, which is paid on April 1 and October 1.
The proper entry to record issuance of the bonds includes a debit to Cash for:
a.
$100,000.
b.
$101,000.
c.
$101,167.
d.
$102,167.
e.
None of these.
Question
10:
Which of the following statements about treasury stock is true?
a.
Excess of the sales price over cost should be credited to retained earnings.
b.
Gains are not recorded on treasury stock transactions but losses are.
c.
Losses on treasury stock transactions are recorded in income.
d.
Reacquiring treasury stock causes stockholders equity to decrease.
e.
None of these.
Question
11:
Frick Company has 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. On April 15, the board declared a $.30 dividend to be paid to stockholders of record on May 4.
The dividend was distributed on May 15.
The proper journal entry for Frick Company on May 15 does not include:
a.
a credit to Dividends Payable for $30,000.
b.
a debit to Dividends for $30,000.
c.
a credit to Cash for $30,000.
d.
Both A and B, above.
e.
None of these.
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Question
12:
In an effort to concentrate its resources in more profitable areas, Frick Corporation recently sold its family pizza restaurant segment.
The disposal constitutes:
a.
an extraodinary item.
b.
a discontinued operation which should be treated as a prior period adjustment.
c.
a discontinued operation which should be disclosed net-of-tax effects.
d.
a portion of income from continuing operations.
e.
None of these.
Question
13:
Frick Corporation has 100,000, 5%, $100 par preferred shares outstanding.
The stock is callable at 102, but was originally issued at 99.
The current dividend has been fully paid.
Total stockholders' equity is $20,000,000.
The residual common equity is:
a.
$20,000,000
b.
$10,100,000
c.
$10,000,000
d.
$9,800,000
e.
None of these.
Question
14:
Frick Company's balance sheet included cash ($4,000,000), accounts receivable ($16,000,000), inventories ($10,000,000), prepaid expenses ($2,000,000), accounts payable ($9,000,000), and accrued expenses ($7,000,000).
These are the only current items.
a.
The quick ratio is 2:1.
b.
The quick ratio is 1.25:1.
c.
The current ratio is 1.875:1.
d.
Both A and C.
e.
None of these.
Question
15:
Selected information for 2014 is: cost of goods sold, $5,400,000; average inventory, $1,800,000; net sales, $7,200,000; average receivables, $960,000; and net income, $720,000.
Assuming a 360-day year, what was the inventory turnover ratio for 2014?
a.
333
b.
3
c.
7.5
d.
20
e.
QUESTION 3A.RetributionB.IncapacitationC.D.docx
QUESTION 3
A.
Retribution
B.
Incapacitation
C.
Determinate Sentencing
D.
Deterrence
E.
Rehabilitation
F.
Restoration
G.
Indeterminate Sentencing
14 points
2 points
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Question 2A group working at the University of California, Berke.docx
Question 2
A group working at the University of California, Berkeley has developed “nanothermometers,” little nanoparticles that can be injected into cells to measure the temperature in various places in the cell. So far, it has been used in cells growing in a culture dish.
Indicate what you think the group will discover about the temperature in different parts of the cell. Discuss whether you believe it will be the same or different, and explain why.
.
Question 6.docx
Question 6
A.
The tendency to view all things from one’s own perspective, even when there is evidence against one’s position.
B.
Thinking for oneself rather than uncritically accepting the views of others.
C.
Striving to create disciplined thinking as well as holding oneself to the same standards that one holds others to.
D.
The failure to hold oneself to the same intellectual standards that one holds others to.
E.
The tendency to passively accept the views of others and agree with mass positions on issues.
F.
The fear of considering ideas that do not match our own.
G.
The art of thinking about one’s thinking with the goal of improving thinking.
H.
The tendency to think that the world is a better place when people learn to think for themselves, when they draw reasonable conclusions, and when they think logically.
I.
Awareness of the limits of human knowledge and a special focus on being aware of situations in which one is likely to be self-deceived due to native egocentrism.
J.
The tendency to give up the search for truth or understanding when difficult circumstances arise.
K.
The ability to push on in the face of intellectual adversity in order to understand more about the truth of an issue or idea.
L.
The willingness to face ideas and positions on issues that directly threaten our own ideas and beliefs.
M.
The tendency of the human mind to think that it knows more than it does, or that is in possession of the TRUTH.
N.
The tendency to feel threatened by logical thinking and scientific explanation, often the result of fear or the pain involved in analyzing one’s beliefs.
O.
The tendency to ignore other people’s ideas, thought, and feelings because their ideas do not address that with which one is interested.
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Question 6.6. Mariel hires Andrew as manager of her sporting goo.docx
Question 6.
6.
Mariel hires Andrew as manager of her sporting goods store. Nothing is said to Andrew about hiring other employees, but the store is understaffed, so Andrew hires two clerks. Andrew has what type of authority to hire the clerks? (Points : 1)
[removed] Actual authority
[removed] Apparent authority
[removed] Ratified authority
[removed] No authority
.
Question 6 Outline the business reasons to limiting monito.docx
Question 6
Outline the business reasons to limiting monitoring.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Course Textbook
Hartman, L. P., DesJardins, J., & MacDonald, C. (2014).
Business ethics: Decision making for personal integrity & social responsibility
(3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
.
Question 6 (1 point)The full child tax credit is available to .docx
Question 6 (1 point)
The full child tax credit is available to unmarried taxpayers whose AGI does not exceed:
$55,000.
$11,000.
$75,000.
$150,000.
$125,000.
Question 7 (1 point)
For tuition expenses paid during the year for a student attending graduate school, an education credit is available that is equal to:
100% of up to $2,500 of such expenses.
20% of up to $2,500 of such expenses.
20% of up to $10,000 of such expenses.
50% of up to $10,000 of such expenses.
$2,000 plus 25% of the next $2,000 of such expenses.
Question 8 (1 point)
The maximum child and dependent care credit that a married couple with three qualifying children can claim is:
Question 8 options:
$2,100.
$1,800.
$3,150.
$1,200.
$2,400.
Question 9 (1 point)
The additional child tax credit is claimed on:
Question 9 options:
Form 2441.
Schedule 8812.
Form 8863.
Schedule EIC.
Form 1116.
Question 10 (1 point)
Which of the following taxpayers cannot file Form 1040EZ?
A taxpayer with more than $99,999 of taxable income
A taxpayer receiving unemployment compensation
A taxpayer with taxable scholarship income
None of the above taxpayers can file Form 1040EZ
All of the above taxpayers can file Form 1040EZ
Question 16 (1 point)
John pays his former wife Rose $3,100 in alimony and $400 in child support each month. Assuming John makes all 12 payments during the year, how much of the $42,000 must Rose include in gross income:
$37,200.
$42,000.
$4,800.
$0.
None of the above.
Question 17 (1 point)
As part of their divorce agreement, Harry transfers to Mary, his former spouse, GM stock with a market value of $30,000. Harry had $20,000 invested in the stock. How does this transfer affect Harry, and what is Mary's basis in the stock?
Harry has no gain or loss, and Mary's basis is $20,000.
Harry has no gain or loss, and Mary's basis is $30,000.
Harry has a gain of $10,000, and Mary's basis is $20,000.
Harry has a gain of $10,000, and Mary's basis is $30,000.
None of the above.
Question 18 (1 point)
Employees are required to report the amount of tips they receive to their employer when their tips for the month exceed:
$0.
$20.
$25.
$100.
None of the above.
Question 19 (1 point)
On January 1, 2014, Ron pays $92,550 for corporate bonds that have a $100,000 face value. The bonds were originally issued 10 years earlier for $94,660. Prior to January 1, 2014, the previous owner had included $3,100 of original issue discount (OID) in gross income. The amount of Ron's market discount on the bonds is:
$2,110.
$7,450.
$5,340
$5,210.
$4,350.
Question 20 (1 point)
In computing the taxable amount of social security benefits, the (first-tier) base amount for a married person who files jointly with her spouse is:
$0.
$16,000.
$25,000.
$32,000.
$50,000.
.
Question 2 of 205.0 PointsPopper’s demarcation criterion of fals.docx
Question 2 of 20
5.0 Points
Popper’s demarcation criterion of falsifiability runs into two difficulties. One of which is:
[removed]
A. historical Zeitgeists.
[removed]
B. scientific theories actually compete with each other as well as with nature.
[removed]
C. it does not agree with the nomological approach.
[removed]
D. fulfilling all your desires without exception.
Question 3 of 20
5.0 Points
In the Hempel and Oppenheim covering-law model of explanation, explanation is basically the same as:
[removed]
A. understanding.
[removed]
B. control.
[removed]
C. prediction.
[removed]
D. superstition.
Question 4 of 20
5.0 Points
Who was the Archaic Greek Philosopher that in essence told his student, “This is how I see things- how I believe things are. Try to improve upon my teaching.”
[removed]
A. Leahey
[removed]
B. Achilles
[removed]
C. Elgin Marbles
[removed]
D. Thales
Question 5 of 20
5.0 Points
According to Thomas Kuhn, most eras in science are dominated by a single
Weltanschauung
called a(n):
[removed]
A. Gestalt.
[removed]
B. research plan.
[removed]
C. paradigm.
[removed]
D. axiom set.
Question 6 of 20
5.0 Points
Like Wittgenstein, the
Weltanschauung
approach to science views science as being:
[removed]
A. essentially rational.
[removed]
B. engaged in the search for truth.
[removed]
C. based on models of nature.
[removed]
D. a form of life.
Question 7 of 20
5.0 Points
In a Kuhn’s view of science, what provides scientists with a blueprint and foundation for scientific enterprises?
[removed]
A. The covering law
[removed]
B. The falsification test
[removed]
C. Anomalies
[removed]
D. A paradigm
Question 8 of 20
5.0 Points
The thesis that unobserved, theoretically postulated entities actually exist is called:
[removed]
A. instrumentalism.
[removed]
B. realism.
[removed]
C. unificationism.
[removed]
D. positivism.
Question 9 of 20
5.0 Points
The most important Greek moral value was
sophrosyne
, which meant:
[removed]
A. finding your true inner personality by asking family to help you.
[removed]
B. fulfilling all your desires without exception.
[removed]
C. private contemplation of the gods.
[removed]
D. self control, the kind that springs from wisdom.
Question 10 of 20
5.0 Points
Imagine the author of a History of Psychology textbook (known as book X) devotes a single chapter to “The Great Men of Psychology.” In contrast, the author of your textbook has sought to place psychology within larger social and historical patterns. One could argue that your history of psychology text represents an example of __________ while text book (X) represents a more __________ dimension.
[removed]
A. externalism; internal
[removed]
B. internalism; external
[removed]
C. a nomological perspective; semantic
[removed]
D. naturalism; deductive
Question 11 of 20
5.0 Points
The "New History" criticizes the "Old History" for:
[removed]
A. presenting history "from below."
[rem.
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