Research Proposal, Part I CJA/334 Version 3 1 University of Phoenix Material Research Proposal, Part I Throughout this course, your Learning Team will submit a completed research proposal to your facilitator. The project will consist of two sections. This outlines the content needed in Part I. This proposal must be professionally written, address all sections identified below, and be consistent with APA formatting guidelines. When writing, use section headings to indicate where the information may be found. Subheadings need not be used, though in long sections, they may facilitate organization. 1. Introduction: Explain the issue you are examining and why it is significant. a. Describe the general area being studied. b. Explain why this area is important to the general area under study. c. State your research problem first. d. Explain the background to the research problem. e. State your research questions. f. Justify the proposed study. g. List the issues that emerge from the problem. 2. Rationale: Explain how these questions are related to the larger issues raised in the introduction. a. Describe what specific claim, hypothesis, or model of criminal justice you will evaluate with these questions. b. Explain what the hypothesis will suggest about criminal justice theory if confirmed. c. Explain what the hypothesis will suggest about criminal justice theory if not confirmed. 3. Background or literature review: description of what is known about this area and short discussion of why background studies are not sufficient a. Summarize what is known about the field. Include a summary of background information on the topic from your literature review. You may include information from the book and class, but the bulk of the information must be outside sources. b. Discuss several critical studies done in this area, citing consistent with APA guidelines. Use current references, studies, and material that is fewer than 5 years old, unless it is the only literature that addresses the topic. c. Point out why these studies are insufficient. In other words, what questions do they leave unresolved that you would like to study? d. Make sure you list these readings in the References section at the end of the proposal. Running head: THE ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES EEOC 1 THE ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES EEOC 5 The Role of United States EEOC Name Institutional affiliation Introduction EOCC is an integral abbreviation of the term Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This term refer to a United States federal government agency that was established by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). The agency plays an integral role in the United States employment issues by interpreting and consequently implementing as well as enforcing federal laws that prohibit discrimination at the workplace. Employee discrimination issues depending on one’s country of origin, color, race and sexual orientation has continuousl ...

1. Research Proposal, Part I
CJA/334 Version 3
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University of Phoenix Material
Research Proposal, Part I
Throughout this course, your Learning Team will submit a
completed research proposal to your facilitator. The project will
consist of two sections. This outlines the content needed in Part
I.
This proposal must be professionally written, address all
sections identified below, and be consistent with APA
formatting guidelines. When writing, use section headings to
indicate where the information may be found. Subheadings need
not be used, though in long sections, they may facilitate
organization.
1. Introduction: Explain the issue you are examining and why it
is significant.
a. Describe the general area being studied.
b. Explain why this area is important to the general area under
study.
c. State your research problem first.
d. Explain the background to the research problem.
e. State your research questions.
f. Justify the proposed study.
g. List the issues that emerge from the problem.

2. 2. Rationale: Explain how these questions are related to the
larger issues raised in the introduction.
a. Describe what specific claim, hypothesis, or model of
criminal justice you will evaluate with these questions.
b. Explain what the hypothesis will suggest about criminal
justice theory if confirmed.
c. Explain what the hypothesis will suggest about criminal
justice theory if not confirmed.
3. Background or literature review: description of what is
known about this area and short discussion of why background
studies are not sufficient
a. Summarize what is known about the field. Include a summary
of background information on the topic from your literature
review. You may include information from the book and class,
but the bulk of the information must be outside sources.
b. Discuss several critical studies done in this area, citing
consistent with APA guidelines. Use current references, studies,
and material that is fewer than 5 years old, unless it is the only
literature that addresses the topic.
c. Point out why these studies are insufficient. In other words,
what questions do they leave unresolved that you would like to
study?
d. Make sure you list these readings in the References section at
the end of the proposal.

3. Running head: THE ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES EEOC
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THE ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES EEOC
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The Role of United States EEOC
Name
Institutional affiliation
Introduction
EOCC is an integral abbreviation of the term Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This term refer to a United
States federal government agency that was established by the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). The agency plays an

4. integral role in the United States employment issues by
interpreting and consequently implementing as well as
enforcing federal laws that prohibit discrimination at the
workplace. Employee discrimination issues depending on one’s
country of origin, color, race and sexual orientation has
continuously evolved into an issue of concern in the
contemporary society. In United States EOCC is charged with
the crucial role of fighting against such issues to create
sustainable diversity at the workplace (Magnolia Health Sued by
EEOC for Widespread Disability Discrimination, 2015).
This paper provides a detailed overview of the lawsuit issues by
examining an analysis of a news item published in a respective
state where the issue occurred. Ideally, the article aims to
describe the compliance issue that resulted in the lawsuit as
well as its consequence for the organization. Additionally, a
summary of the functions of the EEOC is provided with an
overview of its role in the identified lawsuit as well as other
integral organizational issues.
A Brief Summary of the Functions of the EEOC
The EOCC is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has a
variety of offices amounting to 53 widespread sub-branches in
the entire United States. As stated earlier, this agency has the
authority and the powers to investigate a plethora of
discrimination charges that may arise against employers who are
covered by the United States law. The main role of the EOCC in
an investigation activity is to accurately and fairly assess and
evaluate the allegations made in the charge and proceed to make
a finding. The agency employs a plethora of appropriate
strategies in trying to resolve the dispute as well as the charge
in case it establishes that discrimination occurred.
However, EOCC has the mandate and the authority to file a
lawsuit with the aim of protecting the rights of individuals such
as the employees as well as protecting the public interest in case
the initial attempts of settling the charge are unsuccessful.

5. Additionally, the agency does not file lawsuits in cases where
they establish discrimination. Nonetheless, EOCC functions to
prevent discrimination before its occurrence with effective
implementation of vital programs such as education, outreach as
well as technical assistance programs. This agency provides
guidance and leadership all entirely all aspects of federal
government’s equal employment opportunity program. It assures
and ensures the federal agency and department acquiescence
with EEOC regulations.
Additionally, EEOC offers technical support to federal agencies
regarding EEO complaint adjudication, conducts effective
monitoring and evaluation of federal agencies' assenting
employment programs, sets and distributes federal sector
educational materials as well as conducting training for
stakeholders. Lastly, the agency offers assistance as well as
guidanceto the United States Federal Government
Administrative Judges who are charged with the responsibility
of carrying out hearings on EEO complaints. The judges
consequently adjudicate appeals from administrative decisions
made by federal agencies on EEO complaints.
Case Overview
In a recent press release tabled on 27th of July 2015, EEOC
agency sued the famous IDEX Corporation for charges against
disability discrimination at the workplace. According to the
release, the federal agency took a step to file a lawsuit over the
IDEX Corporation for terminating the role of the regional
manager because of disability issues. IDEX Corporation is a
Miami based manufacturer and a leading supplier of fluidics
systems. The company bears its locations all over the United
States including a variety of multiple posts situated in Florida.
According to EEOC, IDEX Corporation violated federal anti-
discrimination law by terminating the regional manager basing

6. on his disability as the main reason. A detailed analysis of this
case reveals that the United States federal Agency lawsuit
concurs with the ADA's 25th anniversary which occurred on
July 22, 2015. Contrary to his sacking, the EEOC's lawsuit
revealed that regional manager, Gregorio Reyes was a
committed employee who performed his roles and
responsibilities with accountability and transparency to meet the
success of the manufacturing firm. The regional manager was
suffering from cancer that was diagnosed in 2011 through
chemotherapy putting the company top management on thorough
scrutiny of his performance at the IDEX Corporation.
The Role of EEOC in the above Case
As asserted in the introduction, the EEOC United Sates agency
had to intervene and paly its role in the protection of the fired
regional manager. It is a responsible of the EEOC to enforce,
execute and implement federal laws against any form of
employment discrimination. In this case scenario, the case was
filed and ruled over by the Miami District Office's jurisdiction
that included Puerto Rico, Florida as well as the U.S. Virgin
Islands. The federal agency cautioned IDEX Corporation
alleging that the company misconduct violated the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) that prohibits and protects
American Citizens against disability discrimination at their
respective workplaces.
The agency first attempted to reach unsuccessful pre-litigation
settlement through its normal conciliation process before filing
the lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern
District of Florida. The case was filed under the Civil Action
No. : 2:15-cv-00419-JES-CM). This step was integral and
complied with the agency commitment to seek continuous
injunctive relief towards achieving the prevention of any further
discriminatory practices and back pay as well as compensatory
and punitive damages.
Personal Ramifications and Conclusion
There are a plethora of integral issues to put into place to

7. ensure that IDEX Corporation complies with EEOC guidelines.
It is important to first understand the role of the United States
EEOC agency in protecting the rights of all American Citizens
particularly those employed. In so doing, as a manager of the
IDEX Corporation it recommendable to initiate strategies
aiming to create awareness among employees as well as
regional managers to read and understand the role that the that
the agency plays. One way of achieving this strategy is by
implementing nationwide campaigns to enlighten and sensitize
each and every citizen on the importance of adhering to the
EEOC regulations.
Additionally, the public should be effectively educated the
importance of integration as well as inclusion of all individuals
I a work environment to achieve the desired sustainability.
Alternatively, people with disabilities should be integrated
alongside those from different countries as well as color and
origin to attain diversity that will play an integral role in
providing a pool of resources such as labor, innovations and
inventions that will propel the entire company towards the
achievement of sustainable performance excellence.
References
Magnolia Health Sued by EEOC for Widespread Disability
Discrimination (2015). Retrieved from
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/8-5-15.cfm
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/