Asian RTA discussion board 2 replies of at least 200 words each. For your 2 replies, you must incorporate a minimum of 2 different resources citing them in current APA format. You may use the textbook, scholarly journals, the Bible, and governmental websites. First student- Monica Fields Asia is the largest continent in the world and has several RTAs that are different from most RTAs throughout the world. Asia RTAs differs in four distinctive ways such as 1.) They are less institutionalized and less formalized than RTAs in other regions. 2.) They follow economic integration more than leading it. 3.) They have monetary cooperation in most cases than trade cooperation. 4.) They region’s largest traders are divided over their vision for RTAs in their region. The four different aspects in the RTAs have caused several issues within the members because there is not agreement due to different opinions on countries that should participate in the agreement. (Lynch, 2010)      Two specifics examples of how these different aspects are displayed within the nations associated with them are 1.) The anti-competition practices employed by importers and wholesaler in the importing countries. The system being corrupted allow importers to maintain monopoly controls and manage the import volumes by deploying NTBs on selected exporters and at selected times. 2.) The lack of proper arrangements for the flow of people and finances in the region. Due to the security concerns the government have yet build trust in the banks, consulates, and border agencies to determine legitimate transactions. This cause issues because people are not able to trade freely. (Prasai, 2014)      Mormon and Christianity are two denominations that believe that Jesus is the Son of God but has many different beliefs. The main beliefs that stuck out to me were in Mormon they believe:  There is no original sin.  The Articles of their Faith 2 says, “We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.” In Christianity, they believe:  Sin entered in the world from the disobedience of Adam.  Christian Faith Roman 5:12 states “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and this death spread to all men, because all sinned.” This belief in Mormonism causes many denominations to question Mormons in why Jesus had to die. (McDowell, 2012.)      In many ways, yes Mormon is right that we do have to pay for the penalty of our sins because of the choices that we make that is against the teachings of God. However, God made man with the ability to have freedom in the Garden of Eden and gave man a choice to be free from sin until Adam ate fruit from the specific tree that God said not to. In doing this, sin entered into the earth and the price was death until Jesus died for our sins to give us remission. References Prasai, S. (2014.) IN ASIA. Real-World Problems of South Asian Integration. Retrieved From:  http://asiafoundation.or.

1. Asian RTA discussion board
2 replies of at least 200 words each.
For your 2 replies, you must incorporate a minimum of 2
different resources citing them in current APA format. You may
use the textbook, scholarly journals, the Bible, and
governmental websites.
First student-
Monica Fields
Asia is the largest continent in the world and has several RTAs
that are different from most RTAs throughout the world. Asia
RTAs differs in four distinctive ways such as 1.) They are less
institutionalized and less formalized than RTAs in other
regions. 2.) They follow economic integration more than leading
it. 3.) They have monetary cooperation in most cases than trade
cooperation. 4.) They region’s largest traders are divided over
their vision for RTAs in their region. The four different aspects
in the RTAs have caused several issues within the members
because there is not agreement due to different opinions on
countries that should participate in the agreement. (Lynch,
2010)
Two specifics examples of how these different aspects are
displayed within the nations associated with them are 1.) The
anti-competition practices employed by importers and
wholesaler in the importing countries. The system being
corrupted allow importers to maintain monopoly controls and
manage the import volumes by deploying NTBs on selected
exporters and at selected times. 2.) The lack of proper
arrangements for the flow of people and finances in the region.
Due to the security concerns the government have yet build
trust in the banks, consulates, and border agencies to determine
legitimate transactions. This cause issues because people are not
able to trade freely. (Prasai, 2014)

2. Mormon and Christianity are two denominations that believe
that Jesus is the Son of God but has many different beliefs. The
main beliefs that stuck out to me were in Mormon they believe:
There is no original sin.
The Articles of their Faith 2 says, “We believe that men will be
punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.”
In Christianity, they believe:
Sin entered in the world from the disobedience of Adam.
Christian Faith Roman 5:12 states “Therefore, just as through
one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and this
death spread to all men, because all sinned.” This belief in
Mormonism causes many denominations to question Mormons
in why Jesus had to die. (McDowell, 2012.)
In many ways, yes Mormon is right that we do have to pay
for the penalty of our sins because of the choices that we make
that is against the teachings of God. However, God made man
with the ability to have freedom in the Garden of Eden and gave
man a choice to be free from sin until Adam ate fruit from the
specific tree that God said not to. In doing this, sin entered into
the earth and the price was death until Jesus died for our sins to
give us remission.
References
Prasai, S. (2014.) IN ASIA. Real-World Problems of South
Asian Integration. Retrieved From:
http://asiafoundation.org/in-asia/2014/02/26/real-world-
problems-of-south-asian-integration/
McDowell, S. (2012.) Biola. What are the Key Differences
between Mormonism and Christianity? Retrieved From:
http://magazine.biola.edu/article/12-summer/what-are-the-key-
differences-between-mormonism-and/
Lynch, D. (2012.) Trade and Globalization. An Introduction to
Regional Trade Agreements.
Second Student- Joshua Kepart
There are four distinct elements that make Asian RTAs

3. differ from RTAs from other regions of the world. Author David
Lynch (2010, p. 129) briefly introduces these four elements.
First, Asian RTAs tend to be less formalized and less
institutionalized. Second, instead of leading economic
integration, Asian RTAs follow economic integration. Third,
trade cooperation is not as obvious as monetary cooperation.
Fourth and finally, the largest traders of the region are split
over their vision toward regional RTAs. The purpose of this
post is to examine two of the four distinctions mentioned by
Lynch.
First, China is one of the major players in the Asian
region. In fact, China possesses the world’s second largest
economy and is the largest importer and exporter in Asia (Yu,
2011, p. 611). Therefore, the decisions made by China when it
comes to RTA activity can send ripple effects throughout the
region. In addition, China has been one of the major initiators
of bilateral agreements. Some of their bilateral free trade
agreements have included countries like Chile, Peru, and Costa
Rica (Yu, 2011, pp. 616-617). However, not every neighboring
Asian country is excited about these agreements. The argument,
from these opposing nations, is that China is making agreements
not for economic reasons but rather political reasons. While
these agreements can produce some immediate economic
growth, the concern for toward long-term security issues (Yu,
2011, p. 620). Politically driven decisions are not always the
best route to take, especially when discussing economics.
The second example of these distinct elements can be
seen in the Chiang Mai Initiative or CMI. In fact, three of the
four elements can be briefly mentioned here. Lynch (2010, p.
145), states, “The Chiang Mai Initiative is a loose grouping of a
set of bilateral monetary cooperation treaties between
ASEAN+3 members and is at the same time a process of moving
toward more institutionalized monetary cooperation.” From this
quote one can see that the CMI is not formalized, but working
towards it, and is focused primarily on monetary cooperation.
These two elements are specifically mentioned above. In

4. addition, setting up CMI was stalled because of differing views
in the vision for its establishment. Japan first introduced the
idea in 1997 but was denied. It was not until three years later in
2000 that the CMI was approved and started (Sussangkarn,
2011). Almost all four elements are displayed in this one
agreement.
In examining differences among Christian
denominations, it was interesting that churches with a Brethren
or Mennonite background emphasized and seemed to include
foot washing as a third ordinance or sacrament (Mennonite
Church, Article 13). For other denominations such as Baptist,
there is a belief that only two ordinances were left by Christ –
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. It is unlikely to attend a service
at a Baptist, Methodist, or Presbyterian churches where foot
washing would be a normal practice. However, following the
example of Jesus when He washed His disciples feet,
Mennonites continue the practice.
References:
Lynch, D. (2010).
Trade and Globalization: An Introduction to Regional Trade
Agreements.
United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield, Inc.
Mennonite Church USA. (2014). “Article 13: Foot Washing
.
”
Retrieved from:
http://mennoniteusa.org/confession-of-faith/foot-washing/
Sussangkarn, C. (2011). “Chiang Mai Initiative: Origin,
Development, and Outlook.”
Asian Economic Policy Review, 6(2).

5. Retrieved from:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/doi/10.
1111/j.1748-3131.2011.01196.x/full
Yu, W. (2011). “China and East Asian Regionalism.”
European Law Journal, 17(5).
611-629. Retrieved from:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/doi/10.
1111/j.1468-0386.2011.00569.x/epdf
HR Preparation for Union Negotiations Assignmnet
You are required to reply to 2 classmates’ threads. Each thread
must include 2 citations from scholarly/peer-reviewed sources
in addition to the text and relevant scriptural integration, all in
current APA format. Replies must be at least 150 words and
include at least 1 citation from scholarly/peer-reviewed sources
in addition to the text and relevant scriptural integration in
current APA format.
First student- Tina Wimmer
As an HR Manager of the Zinnia Hotel, finding out the
employees are interested in unionizing would be a bit
surprising, but with the current events of other employees
unionizing and demonstrating, it is not unexpected. Wages at
Zinnia are competitive with other unionized positions, however
the benefit package is not.
In this case, negotiations seem like they would be easy. Zinnia
first needs to check out the benefit and wage information of
comparable unionized companies to see what the norm is.
Workers will be looking for either better benefits, or an increase
in pay to offset the costs of paying these expenses themselves.
Integrative bargaining can be used to ensure that the needs of
all parties are fulfilled. The integrative bargaining method
“seeks to unify the common interests of the parties to a
negotiation so that all can become better off.” (Budd, 2013)
The union representative would have a similar approach,
starting out with integrative bargaining. Union organizers must

6. start out with large demands, as should the employer start out
with low offers so a happy medium can be met. Bargaining and
negotiations must extend right up until the deadline, so no party
will think their representative gave in to demands too easily.
Some employees may have an issue with the undocumented
immigrants working alongside and receiving the same wage as
legal immigrants and other citizens. Labor unions in the past
have not included undocumented people. During that time,
employers hired these people at a lower wage in order to avoid
paying higher union negotiated rates. Since that time unions
have recruited even undocumented workers in order to promote
fairness to all employees. (Neidorf, 2003)
Axtman, Kris. (2001, Aug 29). Why unions embrace illegal
immigrants
meet dale wortham, houston AFL-CIO official and friend to the
undocumented.
The Christian Science Monitor
Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com/docview/405657181?accountid=1208
5
Budd, John. W. (2013)
Labor Relations, Striking a Balance.
4
th
Ed. McGraw-Hill.
Neidorf, S. (2003, Aug 31). Friend, not foe; unions step up
campaign
to strengthen workplace rights for illegal immigrants.
Chicago
Tribune

7. Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com/docview/419976264?accountid=120
85
Second Student- Shannon
The Zinnia is a 300 room, full service hotel located in the
Midwest that caters to business people. The hotel offers
competitive wages and a modest benefits package however;
forty percent of their back-of-the-house workers have signed
union authorization cards (Budd, 2013, p. 225). In preparation
of negotiations, it is important to be aware of mandatory,
illegal, and permissive bargaining items. “Mandatory bargaining
items are wages, hours, and terms and conditions of
employment; employers and unions have an obligation to
bargain over these” (Budd, 2013, p. 245). Illegal items are those
that would violate the law and permissive items include those
not mentioned as mandatory or illegal.
In preparation of negotiations, it is necessary to
gather “information on labor market conditions, wage and salary
surveys, and other information about comparable
industries” (Negotiating and Administering Collective
Bargaining Agreements, 2013). The following lists steps that
should be researched prior to negotiations: company’s needs and
wants, prepare for work stoppage, deal breakers, union needs
and wants, company statistics, market data, and financial impact
(HR Magazine, January 2005 - Good-Faith Bargaining, 2005). It
is important for management to be ready to respond to the items
on the table. In this particular case, employee wages are
comparable to competition including those that are unionized
but there seems to be a gap in benefits. It will be necessary for
them to be prepared to address this topic specifically.
Multiple scriptures mention negotiations and I chose to quote
the following two verses:
“Let there be a treaty between me and you,” he said, “as there
was between my father and your father. See, I am sending you a
gift of silver and gold. Now break your treaty with Baasha king

8. of Israel so he will withdraw from me” (1 Kings 15:19 NIV).
Then they went to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal and said to him
and the Israelites, “We have come from a distant country; make
a treaty with us” (Joshua 9:6).
Negotiating is a part of life that God acknowledges. These
negotiations offer an agreed compromise in any situation
including business.
References
Budd, J. (2013).
Labor Relations Striking a Balance (Forth Edition).
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
HR Magazine, January 2005 - Good-Faith Bargaining.
(2005). Retrieved from Society for Human Resource
Management:
http://www.shrm.org/publications/hrmagazine/editorialcontent/p
ages/0105tyler.aspx
Negotiating and Administering Collective Bargaining
Agreements.
(2013). Retrieved from Society for Human Resource
Management:
http://www.shrm.org/templatestools/toolkits/pages/administerin
gcollectivebargaining.aspx