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Affirmative Action Affirmative Action is a controversial topic in American society. People of all races, genders, and classes are divided on where they stand on Affirmative Action. However, the media has oversimplified Affirmative Action and many do not truly understand the policy and what it means for schools and employers. For this assignment, you will examine Executive Order 10925 and determine where you stand on this topic. Review Executive Order 10925. A copy can be found at:http://www.thecre.com/fedlaw/legal6/eo10925.htm. Then, write an organized short response (3 paragraphs) where you explain: What is Affirmative Action as a social policy? What were the goals of Affirmative Action? Has it been successful? What are the basic arguments for Affirmative Action and what are those against it? Which side do you find the most convincing and why? Be sure to support your answer with references to the textbook, appropriate outside resources, and your own personal experiences. Create a response in 3 paragraphs to the discussion question. Cite sources and include references in your response. Submit your response to the Discussion Area by Saturday, December 13, 2014 .

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1. Assignment Select one of the following speeches on the student website: “The Morality of Birth Control” by Margaret Sanger (1921) “1992 Republican National Convention Address: A Whisper of AIDS” by May Fisher (1992) “The Perils of Indifference” by Elie Wiesel (1999) President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s farewell address (1961) Theodore Roosevelt’s “Man With the Muck-Rake” (1906) Robert La Follette’s “Senate Address on Free Speech in War Time” (1917) Hillary Rodham Clinton’s “Remarks to the U.N. 4th World Conference on Women Plenary Session” (1995) Listen to the speech by clicking the Audio mp3 link located below the video player, or scroll below the audio player to read a transcript of the speech. Write a 350- to 500-word response to the following questions: What are some examples of bias, fallacies, and specific rhetorical devices in the speech you selected? How did the speaker address arguments and counterarguments? Were the speaker’s arguments effective? Explain your answer. 2, Assignment Final Project Overview topic of your choice, approved by your instructor, from the categories on the following list: · Affirmative action · Colonization · Consumerism · Culture · Drugs · Education · Ethics · Gun control · Identity theft · Immigration · Literacy · Media · Politics · War · Technology · Another choice, approved by your instructor Appendix F Research Plan As part of your Research Plan, you must draft a research question for your research paper. A research question, which is more specific and focused than a general topic, is the question that you will answer in your paper. For example, if your general area of interest is Social Security, a potential research question might ask, “How might low-income families save more money under a reformed Social Security plan that includes personal retirement accounts?” As you develop a research question, keep in mind that you will research sources with both supporting and differing viewpoints. Do not select a narrow or one-sided issue that will limit your research; instead, develop a research question that lends itself to further exploration and debate. What is your topic or area of interest? In what ways is this topic appropriate for a persuasive essay? What is your research question? How is your research question significant or relevant to the wider community? What background information provides the preliminary grounds for your research? What are some expert or authoritative sources of information for your topic? What types of materials do you expect to review for your research paper? What procedures will you follow to conduct your research? What difficulties do you anticipate in conducting your research and supporting your side of the issue? .

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Fritz Heider (1958) was the first to note the naïve scientist in humans—the part that seeks to understand and explain the actions of others, which is the basis of attribution theory. Central to attribution theory is the notion of disposition , understood as a stable individual quality. When people make attributions, they may differ to the extent that they believe a behavior is dispositional or situational (Fiske, 2014). For example, when a person is late to a meeting, is it (a) because he or she is a lazy person, (b) because he or she has a poor work ethic, or (c) because of an external event such as a traffic jam on the way to work? For this Discussion, review this week’s media program, Week 3: The Virtual Office , and select an attribution theory. Consider how the theory explains the behavior of the person in the media program. With these thoughts in mind: Post by Day 3 a brief description of the attribution theory you selected. Then describe how the theory you selected explains the behavior of the person in the media. Finally, describe one limitation of the theory in explaining the behavior of the person you selected and explain why it is a limitation. Use the current literature to support your response. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources. Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings. Respond by Day 5 to your colleagues who selected a different theory than you and discuss whether your theory or your colleague’s theory is more applicable in explaining the behavior of the person you selected. Support your responses with the Learning Resources and the current literature. Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made. References: Fiske, S. T. (2014). Social beings: Core motives in social psychology (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Heider, F. (1958). The psychology of interpersonal relations . New York, NY: Wiley. Return to top Discussion 2: Heuristics Fiske and Taylor (1984) referred to individuals as “cognitive misers” because of the mental short-cuts taken in an effort to understand people, their behavior, and social situations. These mental short-cuts or heuristics simplify understanding and save time and mental energy when making decisions. Although use of these heuristics may in fact save mental energy and help a person make a quick decision, they are not always helpful and can sometimes be inaccurate. For example, making educated guesses, using common sense, and using intuitive judgment are examples of heuristics. There are many types of heuristics, such as the representativeness heuristic , the availability heuristic, the false consensus effect , and the anchoring heuristic . For this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources and consider when you have used heuristics and under what circumstances you ...

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WRITING ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS For most people, the true test of their critical thinking skills comes when they write an argumentative essay, one that takes a stand on an issue and uses logic and evidence to convince readers. When you write an argument, you follow the same process you use when you write any essay. However, because the purpose of an argument is to change the way readers think, you need to use some additional strategies to present your ideas to your audience. A) Planning an Argumentative Essay 1) Choosing a Debatable Topic Because an argumentative essay attempts to change the way people think, it must focus on a debatable topic , one about which reasonable people may disagree. Factual statements—verifiable assertions about which reasonable people do not disagree—are, therefore, not suitable as topics for argument. Fact: First-year students are not required to purchase a meal plan from the university. Debatable Topic: First-year students should be required to purchase a meal plan from the university. Your topic should be narrow enough so that you can write about it within your page limit. Remember, in your argumentative essay, you will have to develop your own ideas and present convincing support while also pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of opposing arguments. If your topic is too broad, you will not be able to treat it in enough detail. In addition, your topic should be interesting to you and to your readers. Keep in mind that some topics—such as “The Need for Gun Control” or “The Fairness of the Death Penalty”—have been discussed and written about so often that you may not be able to say anything new or interesting about them. Instead of relying on an overused topic, choose one that enables you to contribute something to the debate. 2) Developing an Argumentative Thesis After you have chosen a topic, your next step is to state your position in an argumentative thesis , one that takes a strong stand. Properly worded, this thesis statement lays the foundation for the rest of your argument. One way to make sure that your thesis statement actually does take a stand is to formulate an antithesis , a statement that takes the opposite position. If you can state an antithesis, your thesis statement takes a stand. Thesis Statement: Term limits would improve government by bringing people with fresh ideas into office every few years. Antithesis: Term limits would harm government because elected officials would always be inexperienced. To make sure your argumentative thesis is effective, ask the following questions: Is your thesis one with which reasonable people would disagree? Can you formulate an antithesis? Can your thesis be supported by evidence? Does your thesis make clear to readers what position you are taking? 3) Defining Your Terms You should always define the key terms you use in your argument— especially those you use in your thesis statement. After all, the soundness of an ...

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Almost from its inception, the personal computer marketplace became fragmented around choices about which operating system people thought was best or coolest, or about which choice of systems offered users the best integrated and reliable options versus price. But while that Apple vs. Microsoft debate rages on, look what's happened: the basic idea of personal computing has profoundly changed. It's not only about manipulating the contents of files anymore -- it's more about bringing streams of interaction to your fingertips, or to the blink of your eye. Other portable device makers have entered this marketplace -- Linux-based choices, Android-based systems (owned by Google), and other technologies are becoming more and more commonplace. Dual-personality systems (or "dual-boot") are much easier to buy and operate. And the devices themselves come with the underlying OS buried further and further away from what the user interacts with. For which kinds of computing and information systems do users really need to care about underlying technologies -- which is what an operating system is? Which kinds of users ought to pay more attention to how well a variety of devices and applications work together (and how seamlessly)? Which kind of user are you? And... do you want to be the other kind? Your initial post should be 2-3 paragraphs in length (about 250 words). .

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ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETELY ORIGINAL NO RECYCLED WORK MUST BE COMPLETED IN APA FORMAT Memory Models Learning about the structure of memory can improve your study skills. In this assignment, you will discuss the academic applications of memory models and try to apply the principles to yourself. Use the readings for the module and the terminology of the subject and respond to these questions: You are a teaching assistant for an undergraduate history class and need to prepare a test. You want evidence to show that students know the material well. What kind of test would you prepare? What kind of test do you think requires the most in-depth knowledge? Why? As Dan took his history test, he could not recollect many of the dates he had studied. Dan had memorized some important dates just before the test. While he was doing this, he was also talking on the phone. Which of Dan's memory stores—sensory memory, short-term memory (STM), or long-term memory (LTM)—do you think were most affected by his phone conversation? Why? Could Dan have done something differently to prevent forgetting the dates? Explain. Identify two different kinds of mnemonic devices that could help Dan remember dates for his history test. Explain how they could be used. Melissa is disappointed that she received yet another “D” on a test. She studied for several hours by reading and rereading her textbook and class notes. Based on the levels-of-processing memory theory, explain why Melissa’s method of studying was not very effective? What could she have done differently? Using Baddeley’s working memory model, give an example of two tasks that could successfully be performed simultaneously (For example, can you listen to music while studying at the same time?). Discuss two other tasks that probably would interfere with each other. Make sure to discuss your answers in terms of the visuospatial scratchpad, the phonological loop, and the central executive. Write your initial response in 4–5 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. By Saturday, February 14, 2015 , post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area . Through Wednesday, February 18, 2015 , review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Discussion Grading Criteria and Rubric This discussion assignment is worth 40 points and will be graded using the discussion rubric. Discussion Grading Criteria Maximum Points Initial Discussion Response 16 Discussion Participation 16 Writing Craftsmanship and Ethical Scholarship 8 Total: 40 Unsatisfactory Emerging Proficient Exemplary Initial Discussion Response * Initial response: · Did not relate to the concepts or ideas presented in the discussion topic(s) · Claims were not supported. Initial response: · Lacked substance · Was not original · Relied on personal experience only to support ideas Initial response was: · Original and accurate · Substantive · Demonst.

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all work must be original as it goes through a turnitin program Stereotypes Set by Culture and Society Sociology came into existence in the 19th century to explain the enormous changes occasioned by the Industrial Revolution, urbanization, and an individualistic mind-set. Unlike agrarian communities, the emerging urban populations were large, numbering in the tens of thousands. These city dwellers neither grew their own food nor knew each other. In characterizing individuals, they found it convenient to speak in categories or stereotypes. According to the structural-functional perspective, stereotypes served an important communication function, helping them to compare and contrast groups. The social-conflict perspective, on the other hand, argues that stereotypes serve the needs of those groups and categories benefitting from social inequality. Stereotypes help dominant groups to contrast social categories and to justify subordinating the less powerful. Furthermore, by lumping subordinate groups into faceless statistical categories, members of the dominant group dissipate the guilt they would have felt were they dealing with the subordinate categories as individuals. Based on your readings, the online lectures, and your understanding of the above-noted issues, prepare a response to the following question: Is it possible to speak of ethnic groups in America in terms other than stereotypes? Create a response in 3 paragraphs to the discussion question. Cite sources and include references in your response. Submit your response to the Discussion Area by Saturday, November 22, 2014 .

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Also in the attachment thers is example of the case too A Model for Analyzing Cases What is a case? A written description of events and activities that have taken place in an organization. Purpose of Case Analysis Apply theories to specific organizational problems. Develop analytical and problem-solving skills. 0 Approaches to Case Analysis Decision-maker approach Sort out information Propose solutions Evaluator approach Evaluate outcomes Propose alternative solutions Preparation of written cases No absolutely right or wrong solution to a case problem. To present a coherent and defensible analysis. Preparation for written cases A general reading Second time reading and notes taking on critical facts Information and data on attitudes and values, relative power and influence, the nature and quality of relationship The organization’s objectives and policies and functions. Written cases analysis model Problem identification Identify the causes of the problem Alternative solutions Select the best alternative Implementation steps .

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All this just need to be reworded. NOT APA nor MLA needed. Question 1 Distinguish between the concepts of mission and vision. Provide examples in your explanation. Your response should be at least 75 words in length. (needs to be re-worded) Mission and vision statement are used in many organization to lay out who they and to identify their business to the external and internal customers. A vision statement is the foundation of an organization. It clearly states to the internal and external customers what the organization is all about. For example for the 375th Air Mobility Wing vision statement is “The Vision of the 375 Air Mobility Wing is providing precise combat capabilities to the warfighter….always”. This clearly states what the vision of the organization is which is ensuring the warfighters have the combat capabilities to do their jog. With a mission statement it is used to state the values and of the organization and it is used to separate the organization from it competitors. For example the 375th Air Mobility Wing mission statement is “The mission of the 375th Air Mobility Wing is enabling combat power”. With this mission statement it clearly states that the organization will enable combat power which tells the employees within the organization that they are trusted with power ensure the warfighters have what they need in a timely manner. Question 2 Are "strategic management" and "strategic planning" synonymous terms? Explain. Your response should be at least 75 words in length. (needs to be re-worded) Strategic management and strategic planning are considered synonymous terms because they are both used to discuss how organizations make decisions regarding their business vision and mission and goals for the future. Even though the term strategic management is used in mainly within the realm of education and strategic planning is used more in the business world they both follow the same concept. Both strategic management and strategic planning focus around organizations focus on strategy to remain competitive and diverse through the changing economy. Question 3 Describe the strategic management process, and include how it is used by organizations. Your response should be at least 75 words in length. (needs to be re-worded) The strategic management process has three stages which are strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and finally strategy evaluation. When looking at the strategy formulation this requires an organization to create the foundation of their organization. This includes creating a mission and vision statement and looking at what external and internal threats or opportunities that will affect the organization. When looking at the strategy implementation this entails an organization to establish objectives that will need to be meet and according to what time frame these objectives will be meet. This requires employ.

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All sources of information (whether the textbook or a web site) are cited Length : A quality post is one that is somewhere between 150 and 200 words. What do you believe are two or three of the most important cultural, political, religious or economic inheritances which the West received from the Byzantine or Islamic civilizations? Why? a list of hints and some clarification to help guide you on this discussion. First, the question is asking you what inheritances the West received at the time, not today. Be sure to focus on the Middle Ages, particularly the Dark Ages, when addressing this question. Second, try to focus on just a few inheritances. If everyone posts the same few inheritances, then it's hard to have a discussion because we keep repeating ourselves. Finally, influences are difficult to prove at the best of times, so don't get too hung up on right or wrong answers. I'm looking for you to make connections based on the content of the Unit's chapters. .

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albn10 2015-02-22 17:31 can you answer this question? In this discussion, we will investigate confidence intervals and t tests for continuous data. To do this, we will revisit the TAA data that you studied in the Week Three assignment. You may recall from the Week Three assignment that you have available data on 12 tumor-associated antigens (TAAs), from 90 normal individuals (controls) and 160 hepatocellular carcinoma patients (cases). These data are in the Excel file MHA610_Week 3_Assignment_Data.xls ; the levels of the 12 TAAs are given in the columns with headings Ab14, HCC1, IMP1, KOC, MDM2, NPM1, P16, P53, P90, RaIA, and Survivin. First, randomly select three of the 12 TAAs for further study. Next, Perform two sample t-tests for comparing the levels of each of your three TAAs between the cases and the controls. Then, Use the t-tests to order the TAAs in terms of relative ability to discriminate between the cases and controls, from best to worst discriminator. Is this ordering helpful if you want to select a subset of TAAs to discriminate between cases and controls? Assume for now that you can judge the relative merits of your three TAAs by the magnitudes of their respective two-sided p-values from the two sample t-tests, so that your best discriminator is the TAA with the smallest p-value. Lastly, Construct and report 95% confidence intervals for the mean level of your best TAA discriminator in the controls, the mean level of your best TAA discriminator in the cases, and the difference in mean levels (cases - controls). Discuss whether your confidence intervals are concordant with the t-tests. source group groupid Ab14 HCC1 IMP1 KOC MDM2 NPM1 P16 P53 P62 P90 SD control 0 0.102 0.068 0.083 0.023 0.117 0.12 0.102 0.098 0.177 0.097 SD control 0 0.02 0.06 0.035 0.016 0.005 0.004 0.017 0.014 0.049 0.011 SD control 0 0.064 0.13 0.111 0.058 0.092 0.046 0.258 0.057 0.28 0.05 SD control 0 0.068 0.041 0.056 0.019 0.077 0.05 0.067 0.055 0.104 0.049 SD control 0 0.036 0.07 0.067 0.04 0.026 0.019 0.057 0.027 0.107 0.019 SD control 0 0.049 0.188 0.079 0.063 0.073 0.018 0.107 0.053 0.128 0.027 SD control 0 0.053 0.231 0.214 0.105 0.05 0.009 0.277 0.061 0.253 0.06 SD control 0 0.071 0.045 0.133 0.19 0.086 0 0.098 0.055 0.161 0.058 SD control 0 0.066 0.139 0.105 0.065 0.095 0.041 0.193 0.075 0.188 0.037 SD control 0 0.071 0.077 0.095 0.039 0.132 0.058 0.22 0.077 0.108 0.064 SD control 0 0.033 0.091 0.064 0.059 0.012 0.01 0.039 0.034 0.087 0.025 SD control 0 0.053 0.024 0.06 0.026 0.147 0.102 0.114 0.064 0.108 0.05 SD control 0 0.045 0.014 0.05 0.02 0.045 0.144 0.051 0.039 0.049 0.029 SD control 0 0.153 0.08 0.071 0.034 0.021 0.118 0.063 0.041 0.071 0.029 SD control 0 0.033 0.023 0.047 0.019 0.048 0.219 0.056 0.043 0.071 0.039 SD control 0 0.111 0.047 0.104 0.049 0.103 0.064 0.285 0.09 0.185 0.452 SD control 0 0.082 0.023 0.071 0.258 0.091 0.129 0.116 0.055 0.165 0.11 SD control 0 0.115 0.01 0.383 0.162 0.113 0.229 0.298 0.075.

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All of the following are characteristics of managerial accounting, except: [removed] A) Reports are used primarily by insiders rather than by persons outside of the business entity. [removed] B) Its purpose is to assist managers in planning and controlling business operations. [removed] C) Information must be developed in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles or with income tax regulations. [removed] D) Information may be tailored to assist in specific managerial decisions. .

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All of the indigenous cultures that we have explored this week were at one time “discovered” by European explorers who often connected traditional art objects to take back with them to Europe as “curiosities.” These objets d’art inspired collectors and artists alike and opened the Western world up to new ideas, new cultures, and new art forms. This is Part 1 of a two-part assignment and spans Weeks 3 and 4 . Imagine that you are one of these intrepid European explorers who has set out to discover and collect the traditional art forms created by the four cultures we have learned about this week: India China Korea Japan As you “travel” and collect two works from each of your four cultures, you need to document some important field notes that will help you to explain what these treasures are upon your return home. These field notes need to include for each work of art: Name of the culture that produced the object Title or name of the object Date of the object Medium/materials used to create the object Current location Assignment Instructions Using the textbook and Internet sources, locate 2 traditional works of art from India, China, Japan, and Korea. Copy and paste the 8 objects into your Microsoft Word document and label each one: Name of the culture that produced the object Title of the work Date of the work Medium/materials used to create the work Current location Offer a citation of your sources for each image and the information you found in the textbook and on the Internet. Use your textbook to find out as much as you can about cultural context for each object. Go online and find some reference sources to provide you with more information. Thoroughly explain and analyze: What each object is How you think your European friends back home will react to each object, and why Why it is culturally important .

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All Fungi Are Not the Same! In this activity, you have the opportunity to apply your understanding of material covered in your textbook on fungi and how they are alike and how they differ. Using what you’ve learned from your reading, in your own words please: Differentiate among the three fungal phyla, Zygomycota, Ascomycota, and Basidiomycota on the basis of their reproduction methods, means of obtaining nutrients, and importance to humans. Be sure to include representative examples of each type of organism in your response. Your essay should be approximately two pages in length, double-spaced in 10 to 12 point font. If you refer to sources of information besides the textbook, please be sure to cite them in the text and on a reference page using APA format. .

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Albert and Baker form a corporation and start their business as the Lending Store, Inc. They begin making mortgage loans. They lease a large office building and eventually hire twenty employees. After several months it becomes obvious that one of their more experienced employees, Mary Smith, has some personal problems. Ms. Smith is 60 years old and has a permanent disability that requires her to work from a wheelchair. She is often late for work because of health issues and has some absences each month. She shows up ten minutes late for work one morning and Albert fires her on the spot without explanation. The company then promotes from within and allows John Jones to take Ms. Smith’s position. John Jones is 25 years old. He has no mortgage lending experience but is on time for work every day. 1. Mary Smith is unhappy about being fired. She is unable to find another comparable job so decides to sue the company to either get her job back or to recover past and future wages. Explain the possible legal claims that Ms. Smith could pursue against the company. 2. Albert and Baker come to you for advice again. Explain the best defenses the company would have against any legal claims made by Ms. Smith. Include in your explanation what you believe would be the most likely outcome of this lawsuit known as Smith v. Lending Store, Inc. 3. The other employees of the company are concerned that Mary Smith was terminated unfairly. Some of them are considering joining the White Collar Workers of America Union to protect themselves from a similar fate. Explain the steps these employees would have to take in order to allow a union to represent them in their relationship with the Lending Store, Inc. 4. Albert and Baker do not prefer to deal with a union and are most concerned that their employees would go on strike and financially damage the company. While a strike may be possible with any union, explain to Albert and Baker some of the circumstances under which the union could not legally go on strike against the company. 5. The Lending Store, Inc. has now decided to hire a few part-time independent contractors. These persons will take mortgage loan applications for the company at various shopping malls. Explain the type of relationship the company will have with this category of worker. Include in this explanation some of the key differences between an independent contractor and a regular employee of the company. .

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Airport Assessment Part 1 Instructions You have been tasked to comprise a comprehensive analysis of all potential threats and vulnerabilities at the Richmond International Airport. This assessment should be conducted without consideration to, or analysis of, existing measures. This is your personal assessment based on your knowledge gained from the information in this course and any outside sources you locate (scholarly, governmental, or academic). Make sure that you thoroughly review the website http://www.flyrichmond.com , as it provides significant information about the airport including a building plan, services, and map links. Note that south of the terminal building (at bottom of the screen on the Google map) is a cargo area for FedEx, etc. Make sure that assets such as these are included in your assessment. Consideration should be given to infrastructure impact at various levels. Prepare a formal report on your findings. The report should follow strict APA guidelines and at least 4 sources must be properly cited. This report will include a qualitative analysis. As such, separate spreadsheets must be developed for the threats and vulnerabilities respectively. All resource elements should be presented and discussed. The report must consist of 900–1,400 words. The outline of the report must include at a minimum: · Introduction [Provide a brief introduction outlining the purpose and scope of this report.] · Security Stakeholders [Identify the stakeholders for ensuring security, prevention, and risk management. Discuss interdependences, relationships, and legal requirements.] · Descriptions of Assessments § Threat Assessment [Present the all identified threats and hazards. Explain the threat(s) listing all potentially affected resources. Organize threats as natural, accidental, and intentional or malicious.] § Vulnerability Assessment [Discuss the identified vulnerabilities. Use the following potential impact categories: Catastrophic, Critical, Limited, Minor, and Negligible . Develop appropriate definitions for each category. Similarly, definitions should be developed for the likelihood of occurrence using the following options: Highly Likely, Likely, Possible, Unlikely, and Remote/Rare . Do not assign weights or probabilities to each category. This will be addressed in the Part 2.] · Summary Summarize your findings. Do not make recommendations (this will be included in Part 2). .

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Aijalon Williams For this essay you will need to incorporate the following: Apply the appropriate terms and concepts used in psychology. Utilize APA format and style for writing/ Define psychology and explain what makes it a science. Briefly explain the history of psychology and its impact on modern psychology. Describe scientific research in psychology. Independent and dependent variables Hypothesis formation Theory .

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All healthcare organizations must convert to an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system within the next year. This is a major capital expense that will cost many healthcare organizations millions of dollars. Purchasing an EHR system will undoubtedly require the acquisition and use of long-term assets under a capital budget. Prepare a proposal, addressed to the hospital's management, for financing a 1.5 million dollar EHR system for your local hospital. Be sure to include a strategic plan for financing, implementing, and controlling/monitoring the new system. You will need to draw on some of the material you have learned in the class in other modules. .

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Aliens in the U.S. There are many ways in which aliens enter the U.S. illegally or legally and penetrate the US society until or when they are caught and removed. Illegal aliens enter the US mainstream society by using illegally obtained documents to obtain authentic government issued documents. Explain with the help of examples, how illegal aliens obtain documents illegally. According to you, what is the most common document sought by illegal aliens? Explain how is it feasible for them to obtain it? Why do you think so? What is a legal entry document? What is the difference between a counterfeit document and a fraudulently altered document? According to you, which is easier to obtain and why? What, according to you, are illegal alien networks? Explain how and what they do to facilitate illegal alien entry and the acquisition of documents, and to assist in reaching a final destination. Alien networks are loosely related but are distinct to their function and geographic area. Explain these distinctions with the help of appropriate examples. In what geographic areas would pro-immigrant groups concentrate their network activities? Why? What two strategies would you employ to break this nexus? .

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