Apple: Privacy vs. Safety? Henry McGee: Nien-he: Sarah McAra In 2015, Apple CEO Tim Cool debuted the iPhone 6s with enhanced security measures that enflamed a debate on privacy and public safety around the world, the iPhone 6s, amid a heightened concern for privacy following the 2013 revelation of clandestine U.S surveillance programs, employed a default encryption system that prevented both Apple and government authorities from accessing data stored on the device. Law enforcement officials warned that the encryption hindered investigations of criminal case and international terrorism and called on Apple to build a back door, a way to bypass the encryption. But Cook maintained that any back door would compromise customers’ privacy and security. In 2016, a deferral judge ordered Apple to provide technical assistance to unlock the iPhone used by a terrorist who, along with wife, killed 14 people in San Bernardino, California. Apple refused to comply with the order and asked the government to withdraw its demand. Using utilitarianism and deontology, Summarize each ethical theoryState the ethical dilemma found in this caseUse both ethical theories and apply each theory to the ethical dilemma indicated above – balancing apple’s responsibilities to the U.S. government to Apple’s responsibilities to its customers, employees and shareholdersState the outcome of each theory and the practical action that apple would have taken to implement in each outcomeDo Not exceed 3 pages, double space, 14 font. (minimum of 2.5 pg)Please DO NOT plagiarizes, going to submit through Turnitin.com

Part 1: Case Analysis - Wentworth Medical Center As part of a long-term study of individuals 65 years of age or older, sociologists and physicians at the Wentworth Medical Center in upstate New York investigated the relationship between geographic location and depression. A sample of 60 individuals, all in reasonably good health, was selected; 20 individuals were residents of Florida, 20 were residents of New York, and 20 were residents of North Carolina. Each of the individuals sampled was given a standardized test to measure depression. The data collected follow; higher test scores indicate higher levels of depression. These data are contained in the file Medical1. A second part of the study considered the relationship between geographic location and depression for individuals 65 years of age or older who had a chronic health condition such as arthritis, hypertension, and/or heart ailment. A sample of 60 individuals with such conditions was identified. Again, 20 were residents of Florida, 20 were residents of New York, and 20 were residents of North Carolina. The levels of depression recorded for this study follow. These data are contained in the file named Medical2. MANAGERIAL REPORT Use descriptive statistics to summarize the data from the two studies. What are your preliminary observations about the depression scores? Use analysis of variance on both data sets. State the hypotheses being tested in each case. What are your conclusions? Use inferences about individual treatment means where appropriate. What are your conclusions? Part 2: (not the same assignment) CASE STUDY – MEASURING STOCK MARKET RISK One measure of the risk or volatility of an individual stock is the standard deviation of the total return (capital appreciation plus dividends) over several periods of time. Although the standard deviation is easy to compute, it does not take into account the extent to which the price of a given stock varies as a function of a standard market index, such as the S&P 500. As a result, many financial analysts prefer to use another measure of risk referred to as beta. Betas for individual stocks are determined by simple linear regression. The dependent variable is the total return for the stock and the independent variable is the total return for the stock market. For this case problem we will use the S&P 500 index as the measure of the total return for the stock market, and an estimated regression equation will be developed using monthly data. The beta for the stock is the slope of the estimated regression equation (b1). The data contained in the file named Beta provides the total return (capital appreciation plus dividends) over 36 months for eight widely traded common stocks and the S&P 500. The value of beta for the stock market will always be 1; thus, stocks that tend to rise and fall with the stock market will also have a beta close to 1. Betas greater than 1 indicate that the stock is more volatile than the market, and betas less than 1 indicate that the stock is less volatile than the market. For instance, if a stock has a beta of 1.4, it is 40% more volatile than the market, and if a stock has a beta of .4, it is 60% less volatile than the market. Managerial Report You have been assigned to analyze the risk characteristics of these stocks. Conduct analysis in RStudio. Prepare a report that includes but is not limited to the following items. Compute descriptive statistics for each stock and the S&P 500. Comment on your results. Which stocks are the most volatile? Compute the value of beta for each stock. Which of these stocks would you expect to perform best in an up market? Which would you expect to hold their value best in a down market? Comment on how much of the return for the individual stocks is explained by the market.

Provide that recommendation by assuming the role of a junior legal research team member at XYZ Corporation. The Company has been asked to review several business scenarios for clients regarding possible business structures. You have been given the task of gathering some introductory information on the topic, as well as producing a report that reviews the clients’ options for legal structures for their new companies. To prepare for this Assignment: Review the Learning Resources and take into consideration how different business owners will have a variety of wants and needs when deciding upon a legal business structure. Try to anticipate those needs. Refer to the Academic Writing Expectations for 2000/3000-Level Courses as you compose your Assignment. Submit your report containing recommendations for appropriate legal structures for the five clients’ business types. For each scenario, address the following in your report:  Choose which type of business structure would be most appropriate for the situation.  List pros and cons of the recommended structure.  List the steps required for creating this type of business structure.  Include legal considerations and examples of related legal issues, including personal liability and taxes, as well as profit distribution, if applicable.  Scenario 1 Karen and Alex have worked together to create a concept to form a website development company. To do this, they have asked three associates to invest their own money in the business in return for receiving a percentage of the profits. The three investors will not need to be involved in any of the day-to-day management or conducting of business in the proposed company.  Scenario 2 A few years ago, Anika started a skateboard company called Wheels Up and she has run it as a sole proprietorship. Wheels Up has operated successfully, creating a sizable workforce and management team; however, a market opportunity has surfaced that could create significant and sustainable growth. Anika wants to change the structure of her business. She is in negotiations with venture capitalists who are interested in investing in the company. She also has two employees, Sandra and Geoff, who are so integral to the company that she wishes they had more of a stake in it.  Scenario 3 George would like to start a landscaping business and call it Landscaping by George. The business would require the use of heavy equipment, a large truck with a hydraulic lift, and an open trailer. Because of that, he is fearful of causing an accident and getting sued. He is mainly concerned about reducing the risk of losing his house and other personal assets because of something that happens with the business.  Scenario 4 Jose has started a website where he sells products that he designs and produces himself, such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, bumper stickers, and other similar items. He wants to create a business based off this website and is hoping to do so in the least complicated way possible. Scenario 5 Deborah owns a bakery that is best known for her specialty cupcakes. Her most important ingredients are the gourmet chocolates Theo produces in his candy shop. They would like to form a business structure together that helps them to market both of their brands and make consumers aware of the importance of the relationship of their products.