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Context This week's discussion will provide you with an opportunity to apply Froeb's analytic method. Read the example in the discussion instructions while keeping in mind the following questions: Who made the bad decision? What information did they have? And was it good, bad, or unclear? What was their incentive? Instructions Read the following and then respond to the discussion prompt. Intel made large loyalty payments to HP in exchange for HP buying most of their chips from Intel instead of rival AMD. AMD sued Intel under the antitrust laws, and Intel settled the case by paying $1.25 billion to AMD. Address the following in your discussion post: What incentive conflict was being controlled by these loyalty payments? What advice did Intel ignore when they adopted this practice (consider how the Robinson-Patman Act applies to their practice) and speculate why Intel ignored the advice. .
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Discussion:
Apple and the FBI have two separate incidences where the FBI has asked Apple to break into an iPhone in a terrorist investigation where that phone may contain information that could prevent another terrorist attack. For purposes of this discussion, you are Tim Cook and you must decide how to respond to the FBI’s latest request. Falling back on his business studies, Mr. Cook applies utilitarianism to analyze what his decision should be.
Who are the stakeholders in this and how might they be affect by Apple’s decision?
What decision benefits the greatest number of these stakeholders?
Do you agree with the decision that utilitarianism leads you to? Why or why not?
You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads
Please use the references below thanks
The Business Ethics Workshop
(2012) Washington, DC: The Saylor Foundation
Chapter 3: Theories of Consequence Ethics: Traditional Tools for Making Decisions in Business When the Ends Justify the Means
(pages 91-125)
Utilitarianism
The Business Ethics Workshop
(2012) Washington, DC: The Saylor Foundation
Chapter 4: Theories Responding to the Challenge of Cultural Relativism
(pages 137-176)
Aristotle & Virtue Theory
Kantian Ethics in a Nutshell: The Moral Philosophy of Immanuel Kant
[
For additional information on ethical theories, see Course Resources under Content
]
Theme 2:
Ethical Issues Surrounding Banking & Investment Activity
The two-year Wells Fargo horror story just won't end
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for “Tippee” Insider Trading Liability
60 Minutes Flash Boys - High Frequency Trading
Socially-Responsible Investing for Long Term Safety and Returns: Tom Van Dyck at TEDxNewWallStreet
Why Creating Wealth Is Not Exploitative
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For this assignment, you are given an opportunity to explore and.docx
For this assignment, you are given an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to analyze an IT-related ethical issue.
A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making
.
Module 2 - Methods of Ethical Analysis (see LEO Content – Readings in Week 2)
describes three structured frameworks for ethical analysis, namely
Reynolds Seven-Step Approach, Kidder’s Nine Steps, and Spinello’s Seven-Step Process
.
There are several ways described in Module 2 to systematically approach an ethical dilemma
. Each of the frameworks described has its merits, and each will result in an ethical decision if straightforwardly and honestly applied.
In addition, you will want to consider the ethical theories described in
Module 1 – Introduction to Theoretical Ethical Frameworks (see LEO Content – Readings in Week 1)
which help decision makers find the right balance concerning the acceptability of and justification for their actions.
For this paper,
all of the following elements
must be addressed:
Describe
a current IT-related ethical issue:
Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation,
it is best if you construct a brief scenario
where this issue comes into play, and thus causes an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the general populace.
See the list below for a list of suggested issues, which may be a source of an ethical dilemma
.
It is not necessary to incorporate answers to the companion questions of the list subjects in your paper
– they are only there to define the issue.
Define
a concise and
separate
problem statement
that has been
extracted
from the above description or scenario. It is best
if you define the specific problem caused by the dilemma, that needs a specific ethical decision to be made, that will solve the dilemma
. Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law that it may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to implement a solution.
Analyze
your problem using one of the structured decision-making frameworks chosen from Module 2.
Make sure that you identify the decision-making framework utilized. In addition, the steps in the decision-making framework selected must be used as major headings in your analysis, then,
Consider and state the impact of the decision that you made
on an individual, an organization, stakeholders, customers suppliers, and the environment, as applicable, and
State and discuss the applicable ethical theory
from Module 1
that supports your decision.
Concerning your paper:
Prepare a minimum 3- 5 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the LEO Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file.
Provide appropriate American Psychological Association (APA) reference citations for all sources you use
. In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your paper shoul ...
The notion of duty or deontological ethics is many ways the opposite.docx
The notion of duty or deontological ethics is many ways the opposite of the utilitarian ethics you learned about in Module 3. It is often the case that completely different decisions will be made if you use a deontological approach rather than a utilitarian approach. For this assignment, you will be applying the concepts of utilitarian and duty ethics from Brusseau (2012) and "Duty-based ethics" (2014) to some real-world ethical dilemmas faced by corporations.
Apple has gotten a lot of criticism for having iPhones and other products manufactured in China. However, iPhones would cost dramatically more (as much as $2,000 for a low-end model) if they were produced in the United States. See the following articles:
Mielach, D. (2012, February 12). Is it ethical to own an iPhone? Business News Daily. Retrieved from:
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/1979-owning-iphone-ethical.html
Smith, S. (2014, May 20). How much would an all-American iPhone cost? Marketplace. Retrieved from:
https://www.marketplace.org/2014/05/20/business/ive-always-wondered/how-much-would-all-american-iphone-cost
Another ethical dilemma many multinational corporations face is that they often have to deal with foreign government officials in order to obtain contracts. Even if managers are personally offended at the idea of paying bribes, keep in mind that American companies have to compete with companies from other countries that are more than happy to pay a bribe. A recent case involved Hewlett-Packard (HP) when their affiliate in Russia was busted for a paying a bribe to a government official in order to obtain a contract. For purposes of this assignment, forget that this is illegal. Instead, think about whether this is ethical. Remember that HP has had financial struggles and has had to lay off many American workers, and obtaining foreign contracts can save jobs back in the United States. See the following articles for more information:
Garside, J. (2014). Hewlett-Packard to pay $108m to settle scandal over bribery of public officials. The Guardian. Retrieved from:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/apr/09/hewlett-packard-108m-corruption-government-it-us-bribery
Heater, B. (2016, Oct 13). HP plans 3,000 to 4,000 job cuts over the next three years. TechCrunch. Retrieved from:
https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/13/hp-layoffs/
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Abstract—In October 1994 a mathematics professor informed
the Intel Corporation that its Pentium chip had a flaw which
caused mathematical errors. Intel’s response to the professor and
its customers created a backlash of anger and a public relations
crisis. By analyzing Intel’s actions using the work of two relevant
ethical philosophies, this article shows that some of the company’s
errors in public relations were also ethical errors. However, it also
points out that Intel has made improvements which will help it
avoid future problems and which could set an ethical precedent
for the semiconductor industry.
Index Terms— Communication ethics, Intel, Kantian ethics,
Pentim, public relations, utilitarianism.
Question: How many Pentium designers does it take to screw
in a light bulb?
Answer: 1.999 042 740 17. That’s close enough for nontechnical
people [1, p. 11].
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its credibility fall so low that it becomes the subject
of jokes among its customers and the general public. This
nightmare came true for one large company which has literally
millions of customers: Intel Corporation, a leading computer
chip manufacturer. Intel’s chip designs are inside 80% of
personal computers [2]. Intel’s nightmare began when one of
its chips, the Pentium processor, was found to have a flaw in
the portion that does math computations. While the actual math
errors affected a small segment of Pentium users, including
scientists, engineers, bankers, and the like, Intel’s response
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Paper A: Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
This assignment is an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making
.
UMGC
Module 2 - Methods of Ethical Analysis (see LEO Content – Readings for week 2)
describes three structured frameworks that may be used for ethical analysis, namely
Reynolds Seven-Step Approach, Kidder’s Nine Steps, and Spinello’s Seven-Step Process
.
There are several ways described in UMGC Module 2 to systematically approach an ethical dilemma
, and while each of the frameworks described has its merits, each will result in an ethical decision if straightforwardly, objectively, and honestly applied.
In addition, consider the ethical theories described in
Module 1 – Introduction to Theoretical Ethical Frameworks (see LEO Content – Readings for week 1)
which help decision makers find the right balance concerning the acceptability of and justification for their actions.
A separate write-up of the ethical theory that supports your decision is part of the following requirements
.
For this paper, the following five elements must be addressed:
Describe a current IT-related ethical issue
:
Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation,
you may want to construct a brief scenario
where this issue comes into play, and thus causes an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the general populace.
See the list below for a list of suggested issues, which may be a source of ethical dilemmas
.
Define a concise problem statement
that is
extracted
from the above description or scenario. It is best
if you define a specific problem caused by the dilemma, that needs a specific ethical decision to be made, that will solve the dilemma
. Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law, that it may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to implement a solution.
Analyze your problem
using one of the structured decision-making frameworks chosen from Module 2.
Make sure that you identify the decision-making framework utilized. In addition, the steps in the decision-making framework selected must be used as major headings in the Analysis section.
Consider and state the impact of the decision that you made
on an individual, an organization, stakeholders, customers suppliers, and the environment, as applicable!
State and discuss the applicable ethical theory
from Module 1
that supports your decision.
Concerning your paper:
Prepare a minimum 3- 5 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the LEO Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file.
Use headings for each topic criteria
Provide appropriate American Psychological Association (APA) source citations for all sources you use
. In addition to cri.
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Discussion:
Apple and the FBI have two separate incidences where the FBI has asked Apple to break into an iPhone in a terrorist investigation where that phone may contain information that could prevent another terrorist attack. For purposes of this discussion, you are Tim Cook and you must decide how to respond to the FBI’s latest request. Falling back on his business studies, Mr. Cook applies utilitarianism to analyze what his decision should be.
Who are the stakeholders in this and how might they be affect by Apple’s decision?
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Do you agree with the decision that utilitarianism leads you to? Why or why not?
You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads
Please use the references below thanks
The Business Ethics Workshop
(2012) Washington, DC: The Saylor Foundation
Chapter 3: Theories of Consequence Ethics: Traditional Tools for Making Decisions in Business When the Ends Justify the Means
(pages 91-125)
Utilitarianism
The Business Ethics Workshop
(2012) Washington, DC: The Saylor Foundation
Chapter 4: Theories Responding to the Challenge of Cultural Relativism
(pages 137-176)
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For this assignment, you are given an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to analyze an IT-related ethical issue.
A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making
.
Module 2 - Methods of Ethical Analysis (see LEO Content – Readings in Week 2)
describes three structured frameworks for ethical analysis, namely
Reynolds Seven-Step Approach, Kidder’s Nine Steps, and Spinello’s Seven-Step Process
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There are several ways described in Module 2 to systematically approach an ethical dilemma
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In addition, you will want to consider the ethical theories described in
Module 1 – Introduction to Theoretical Ethical Frameworks (see LEO Content – Readings in Week 1)
which help decision makers find the right balance concerning the acceptability of and justification for their actions.
For this paper,
all of the following elements
must be addressed:
Describe
a current IT-related ethical issue:
Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation,
it is best if you construct a brief scenario
where this issue comes into play, and thus causes an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the general populace.
See the list below for a list of suggested issues, which may be a source of an ethical dilemma
.
It is not necessary to incorporate answers to the companion questions of the list subjects in your paper
– they are only there to define the issue.
Define
a concise and
separate
problem statement
that has been
extracted
from the above description or scenario. It is best
if you define the specific problem caused by the dilemma, that needs a specific ethical decision to be made, that will solve the dilemma
. Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law that it may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to implement a solution.
Analyze
your problem using one of the structured decision-making frameworks chosen from Module 2.
Make sure that you identify the decision-making framework utilized. In addition, the steps in the decision-making framework selected must be used as major headings in your analysis, then,
Consider and state the impact of the decision that you made
on an individual, an organization, stakeholders, customers suppliers, and the environment, as applicable, and
State and discuss the applicable ethical theory
from Module 1
that supports your decision.
Concerning your paper:
Prepare a minimum 3- 5 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the LEO Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file.
Provide appropriate American Psychological Association (APA) reference citations for all sources you use
. In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your paper shoul ...
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The notion of duty or deontological ethics is many ways the opposite of the utilitarian ethics you learned about in Module 3. It is often the case that completely different decisions will be made if you use a deontological approach rather than a utilitarian approach. For this assignment, you will be applying the concepts of utilitarian and duty ethics from Brusseau (2012) and "Duty-based ethics" (2014) to some real-world ethical dilemmas faced by corporations.
Apple has gotten a lot of criticism for having iPhones and other products manufactured in China. However, iPhones would cost dramatically more (as much as $2,000 for a low-end model) if they were produced in the United States. See the following articles:
Mielach, D. (2012, February 12). Is it ethical to own an iPhone? Business News Daily. Retrieved from:
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/1979-owning-iphone-ethical.html
Smith, S. (2014, May 20). How much would an all-American iPhone cost? Marketplace. Retrieved from:
https://www.marketplace.org/2014/05/20/business/ive-always-wondered/how-much-would-all-american-iphone-cost
Another ethical dilemma many multinational corporations face is that they often have to deal with foreign government officials in order to obtain contracts. Even if managers are personally offended at the idea of paying bribes, keep in mind that American companies have to compete with companies from other countries that are more than happy to pay a bribe. A recent case involved Hewlett-Packard (HP) when their affiliate in Russia was busted for a paying a bribe to a government official in order to obtain a contract. For purposes of this assignment, forget that this is illegal. Instead, think about whether this is ethical. Remember that HP has had financial struggles and has had to lay off many American workers, and obtaining foreign contracts can save jobs back in the United States. See the following articles for more information:
Garside, J. (2014). Hewlett-Packard to pay $108m to settle scandal over bribery of public officials. The Guardian. Retrieved from:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/apr/09/hewlett-packard-108m-corruption-government-it-us-bribery
Heater, B. (2016, Oct 13). HP plans 3,000 to 4,000 job cuts over the next three years. TechCrunch. Retrieved from:
https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/13/hp-layoffs/
First, make sure you are clear on the distinction between duty/deontological ethics and utilitarian/consequentialist ethics from the readings in Modules 3 and 4. Then think carefully about the ethical dilemmas faced by Apple and HP using the articles above as well as your own research. Then write a 4- to 5-page paper addressing the following issues:
Analyze Apple’s decision to have their iPhones built in China based on a utilitarian/consequentialist approach. Use the Utility Test and discuss which stakeholders benefit and which ones are harmed by having their iPhones manufactured in China rather than the U.S. Should they keep their manufact ...
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Week 4 eActivity
· Visit eLearning in a Virtual World and read “The Role of a Chief Learning Officer in a Private Sector Organization.” Be prepared to discuss.
"Employee Training”
1. Explain how the role of a Chief Learning Officer (CLO) adds value to the human resources organization.
2. Describe two different training methods, and list one advantage and one disadvantage of using these methods to train employees.
"Effects of Talent Management"
3. Describe the talent management practices that you have experienced in your career and their effects on your sense of your well-being based upon this type of organizational commitment.
4. Imagine you ran into your CEO going to a budget meeting. She asked you to explain the importance of adding more funding to the organization’s talent management program. You have two minutes of her time to convince her that your ideas would add value. Briefly outline the key points to your strategy.
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Cindy Williams
Abstract—In October 1994 a mathematics professor informed
the Intel Corporation that its Pentium chip had a flaw which
caused mathematical errors. Intel’s response to the professor and
its customers created a backlash of anger and a public relations
crisis. By analyzing Intel’s actions using the work of two relevant
ethical philosophies, this article shows that some of the company’s
errors in public relations were also ethical errors. However, it also
points out that Intel has made improvements which will help it
avoid future problems and which could set an ethical precedent
for the semiconductor industry.
Index Terms— Communication ethics, Intel, Kantian ethics,
Pentim, public relations, utilitarianism.
Question: How many Pentium designers does it take to screw
in a light bulb?
Answer: 1.999 042 740 17. That’s close enough for nontechnical
people [1, p. 11].
AWORST CASE scenario for any business is to have
its credibility fall so low that it becomes the subject
of jokes among its customers and the general public. This
nightmare came true for one large company which has literally
millions of customers: Intel Corporation, a leading computer
chip manufacturer. Intel’s chip designs are inside 80% of
personal computers [2]. Intel’s nightmare began when one of
its chips, the Pentium processor, was found to have a flaw in
the portion that does math computations. While the actual math
errors affected a small segment of Pentium users, including
scientists, engineers, bankers, and the like, Intel’s response
to its customers’ concerns about the chip affected many
others, the majority of whom are “nontechnical people.” These
customers expected a perfectly working chip; Intel insisted that
perfection was not necessary. The media got involved and
Intel finally relented, but not .
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Paper A: Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
This assignment is an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making
.
UMGC
Module 2 - Methods of Ethical Analysis (see LEO Content – Readings for week 2)
describes three structured frameworks that may be used for ethical analysis, namely
Reynolds Seven-Step Approach, Kidder’s Nine Steps, and Spinello’s Seven-Step Process
.
There are several ways described in UMGC Module 2 to systematically approach an ethical dilemma
, and while each of the frameworks described has its merits, each will result in an ethical decision if straightforwardly, objectively, and honestly applied.
In addition, consider the ethical theories described in
Module 1 – Introduction to Theoretical Ethical Frameworks (see LEO Content – Readings for week 1)
which help decision makers find the right balance concerning the acceptability of and justification for their actions.
A separate write-up of the ethical theory that supports your decision is part of the following requirements
.
For this paper, the following five elements must be addressed:
Describe a current IT-related ethical issue
:
Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation,
you may want to construct a brief scenario
where this issue comes into play, and thus causes an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the general populace.
See the list below for a list of suggested issues, which may be a source of ethical dilemmas
.
Define a concise problem statement
that is
extracted
from the above description or scenario. It is best
if you define a specific problem caused by the dilemma, that needs a specific ethical decision to be made, that will solve the dilemma
. Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law, that it may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to implement a solution.
Analyze your problem
using one of the structured decision-making frameworks chosen from Module 2.
Make sure that you identify the decision-making framework utilized. In addition, the steps in the decision-making framework selected must be used as major headings in the Analysis section.
Consider and state the impact of the decision that you made
on an individual, an organization, stakeholders, customers suppliers, and the environment, as applicable!
State and discuss the applicable ethical theory
from Module 1
that supports your decision.
Concerning your paper:
Prepare a minimum 3- 5 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the LEO Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file.
Use headings for each topic criteria
Provide appropriate American Psychological Association (APA) source citations for all sources you use
. In addition to cri.
Paper A Application of a decision making framework to an IT-rel.docx
Paper A: Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
This assignment is an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making
.
UMGC
Module 2 - Methods of Ethical Analysis (see LEO Content – Readings for week 2)
describes three structured frameworks that may be used for ethical analysis, namely
Reynolds Seven-Step Approach, Kidder’s Nine Steps, and Spinello’s Seven-Step Process
.
There are several ways described in UMGC Module 2 to systematically approach an ethical dilemma
, and while each of the frameworks described has its merits, each will result in an ethical decision if straightforwardly, objectively, and honestly applied.
In addition, consider the ethical theories described in
Module 1 – Introduction to Theoretical Ethical Frameworks (see LEO Content – Readings for week 1)
which help decision makers find the right balance concerning the acceptability of and justification for their actions.
A separate write-up of the ethical theory that supports your decision is part of the following requirements
.
For this paper, the following five elements must be addressed:
Describe a current IT-related ethical issue
:
Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation,
you may want to construct a brief scenario
where this issue comes into play, and thus causes an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the general populace.
See the list below for a list of suggested issues, which may be a source of ethical dilemmas
.
Define a concise problem statement
that is
extracted
from the above description or scenario. It is best
if you define a specific problem caused by the dilemma, that needs a specific ethical decision to be made, that will solve the dilemma
. Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law, that it may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to implement a solution.
Analyze your problem
using one of the structured decision-making frameworks chosen from Module 2.
Make sure that you identify the decision-making framework utilized. In addition, the steps in the decision-making framework selected must be used as major headings in the Analysis section.
Consider and state the impact of the decision that you made
on an individual, an organization, stakeholders, customers suppliers, and the environment, as applicable!
State and discuss the applicable ethical theory
from Module 1
that supports your decision.
Concerning your paper:
Prepare a minimum 3- 5 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the LEO Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file.
Use headings for each topic criteria
Provide appropriate American Psychological Association (APA) source citations for all sources you use
. In addition to cri.
Objective Apply decision making frameworks to IT-related ethica.docx
The document provides instructions for a project assignment on applying decision making frameworks to IT ethical issues. Students must write a report of at least 1000 words that describes a current IT ethical issue, applies one of four decision making approaches (virtue ethics, utilitarian, fairness, or common good) using a seven step process, considers the impact, and provides a rationale for their chosen approach. The document lists 21 potential ethical issues students may choose to address and write about.
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InstructionsPaper A Application of a decision making framework
Instructions
Paper A: Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
For this assignment, you are given an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making
.
UMUC
Module 2 - Methods of Ethical Analysis (see LEO Content – Readings for week 2)
describes three structured frameworks that may be used for ethical analysis, namely
Reynolds Seven-Step Approach, Kidder’s Nine Steps, and Spinello’s Seven-Step Process
.
There are several ways described in UMUC Module 2 to systematically approach an ethical dilemma
, and while each of the frameworks described has its merits, each will result in an ethical decision if straightforwardly and honestly applied.
In addition, you will want to consider the ethical theories described in
Module 1 – Introduction to Theoretical Ethical Frameworks (see LEO Content – Readings for week 1)
which help decision makers find the right balance concerning the acceptability of and justification for their actions. A separate write-up of the ethical theory that supports your decision is part of the following requirements.
For this paper, the following elements must be addressed:
Describe a current IT-related ethical issue
:
Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation,
you may want to construct a brief scenario
where this issue comes into play, and thus causes an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the general populace.
See the list below for a list of suggested issues, which may be a source of ethical dilemmas
.
Define a concise problem statement
that is
extracted
from the above description or scenario. It is best
if you define a specific problem caused by the dilemma, that needs a specific ethical decision to be made, that will solve the dilemma
. Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law, that it may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to implement a solution.
Analyze your problem
using one of the structured decision-making frameworks chosen from Module 2.
Make sure that you identify the decision-making framework utilized. In addition, the steps in the decision-making framework selected must be used as major headings in the Analysis section.
Consider and state the impact of the decision that you made
on an individual, an organization, stakeholders, customers suppliers, and the environment, as applicable!
State and discuss the applicable ethical theory
from Module 1
that supports your decision.
Concerning your paper:
Prepare a minimum 3- 5 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the LEO Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file.
Provide appropriate American Psychological Association (APA) source citations for all sources you use
. In addition to critical thinkin ...
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• Judges Disagree on § 101 Standards
• Litigation Is Not a Domestic Industry
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This document summarizes a talk on video game law and the relationship between creation, connection, copyright, and contracts in the video game industry. It discusses how creation enables connection through games, leading to greater connections, and how creation acts as merger points in a connected network. It then examines how creation relates to copyright law as constraints, while connecting relates to contract law as restraints. Finally, it explores issues around the use of EULAs and terms of service to contractually restrain user rights beyond what copyright law allows.
Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical
Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
For this assignment, you are given an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue. A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making. Methods of Ethical Analysis describes three structured frameworks that may be used for ethical analysis, namely Reynolds Seven-Step Approach, Kidder’s Nine Steps, and Spinello’s Seven-Step Process. There are several ways to systematically approach an ethical dilemma, and while each of the frameworks described has its merits, each will result in an ethical decision if straightforwardly and honestly applied.
In addition, you will want to consider the ethical theories described in Introduction to Theoretical Ethical Frameworks which help decision makers find the right balance concerning the acceptability of and justification for their actions. A separate write-up of the ethical theory that supports your decision is part of the following requirements.
For this paper, the following elements must be addressed:
• Describe a current IT-related ethical issue: Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation, you may want to construct a brief scenario where this issue comes into play, and thus causes an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the general populace. See the list below for a list of suggested issues, which may be a source of ethical dilemmas.
• Define a concise problem statement that is extracted from the above description or scenario. It is best if you define a specific problem caused by the dilemma, that needs a specific ethical decision to be made, that will solve the dilemma. Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law, that it may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to implement a solution.
• Analyze your problem using one of the structured decision-making frameworks. Make sure that you identify the decision-making framework utilized. In addition, the steps in the decision-making framework selected must be used as major headings in the Analysis section.
• Consider and state the impact of the decision that you made on an individual, an organization, stakeholders, customers suppliers, and the environment, as applicable!
• State and discuss the applicable ethical theory that supports your decision.
Concerning your paper:
• Prepare a minimum 3- 5 page, double-spaced paper as a Microsoft Word file.
• Provide appropriate American Psychological Association (APA) source citations for all sources you use. In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your paper should reflect appropriate grammar and spelling, good organization, and proper business-writing style.
For example, Kidder’s approach has nine steps, which are:
• Recognize that there is a moral issue.
• Determine the actor (whos ...
Assignment 2 Affirmative ActionAffirmative Action is a controve
Assignment 2: 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
the due date assigned
.
Through
the end of the module
, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.
...
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Paper A Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related.docx
Paper A: Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
This assignment is an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making
.
Module 2 - Methods of Ethical Analysis (see LEO Content – Readings for week 2)
describes three structured frameworks that may be used for ethical analysis, namely
Reynolds Seven-Step Approach, Kidder’s Nine Steps, and Spinello’s Seven-Step Process
.
There are several ways described in UMGC Module 2 to systematically approach an ethical dilemma
, and while each of the frameworks described has its merits, each will result in an ethical decision if straightforwardly, objectively, and honestly applied.
In addition, consider the ethical theories described in
– Introduction to Theoretical Ethical Frameworks (see LEO Content – Readings for week 1)
which help decision makers find the right balance concerning the acceptability of and justification for their actions.
A separate write-up of the ethical theory that supports your decision is part of the following requirements
.
For this paper, the following five elements must be addressed:
Describe a current IT-related ethical issue
:
Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation,
you may want to construct a brief scenario
where this issue comes into play, and thus causes an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the general populace.
See the list below for a list of suggested issues, which may be a source of ethical dilemmas
.
Define a concise problem statement
that is
extracted
from the above description or scenario. It is best
if you define a specific problem caused by the dilemma, that needs a specific ethical decision to be made, that will solve the dilemma
. Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law, that it may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to implement a solution.
Analyze your problem
using one of the structured decision-making frameworks chosen from Module 2.
Make sure that you identify the decision-making framework utilized. In addition, the steps in the decision-making framework selected must be used as major headings in the Analysis section.
Consider and state the impact of the decision that you made
on an individual, an organization, stakeholders, customers suppliers, and the environment, as applicable!
State and discuss the applicable ethical theory
from Module 1
that supports your decision.
Concerning your paper:
Prepare a minimum 3- 5 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the LEO Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file.
Use headings for each topic criteria
Provide appropriate American Psychological Association (APA) source citations for all sources you use
. In addition to critical thinkin.
Bus 311 entire course
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PHIL110 Critical Thinking – SPS CUNY Unit 9 Discussion.docx
PHIL110 Critical Thinking – SPS CUNY
Unit 9 Discussion Assignment
Anything Wrong with this Argument?
Step 1.
Read an article that appeared in The Philosophers' Magazine, entitled "The Drug Laws Don't
Work.” By Michael Huemer (see attached as a separate PDF).
This article -- "The Drug Laws Don't Work" -- was written by Michael Huemer, a philosophy
professor at the University of Colorado. It first appeared in The Philosophers' Magazine on July
20, 2009. The article contains some very interesting inductive argumentative strategies,
including analogy, causal argument, and enumerative induction. It also comes close to
committing some fallacies such as weak analogy, false cause, and hasty generalization.
Step 2.
Once you've read the article, find an instance of where the argument comes dangerously close to
committing a fallacy. Then find inductive inference pattern that this argument uses (such as
inductive generalization (enumerative induction), statistical syllogism, analogy, or causal
argument.
Step 3.
On the Discussion Forum, answer the following questions:
Fallacy:
• Name the fallacy that you were able to identify
• Define the fallacy -based on the lectures and reading
• Explain why you think it's committed.
Inductive Inference:
• Identify one inductive inference pattern that it uses
• Reconstruct its premise(s) and conclusion
Your Opinion and Your Reasons:
• Do you think that drugs should be legalized, or perhaps that only certain drugs should be
legalized? What are your reasons?
Step 4.
Read and respond to other students’ posts with substantial comments that follow these
commenting points:
PHIL110 Critical Thinking – SPS CUNY
• Do you think their reconstruction of the fallacy is well done? Does their explanation make
sense? If not, what additional comments can you offer to clarify it.
• Do you agree with the reasons they offer to answer the question about ‘legalizing
drugs’? Which of their reasons do you disagree with and why?
• Search the internet for a recent commentary (news article published within the last 3 years)
about drug laws, legalization, punishments etc - and offer this article as a gift to your fellow
student. Link to the article, then tell them why you are offering this article and how it related
to their position (it might be supporting their view or contradicting it).
• (NOTE: You can offer the same article to several students’ posts that you make comments
on, as long as you connect the article specifically to their arguments on drug laws).
Recommendations for Success and Grading Criteria:
• Respond to the assignment with clear and detailed answers, organized thoughts.
• Follow all assignment prompts and answers all prompt questions.
• Incorporate relevant examples and evidence to support claims.
• Write clearly and without errors a well-composed answer and post it on time.
• Respond to other students w ...
Assignment 2 Affirmative ActionAffirmative Action is a controve.docx
This document outlines an assignment to examine Executive Order 10925 and analyze affirmative action as a social policy. Students are asked to write a 3 paragraph response defining affirmative action and its goals, discussing whether it has been successful, and outlining arguments for and against affirmative action, stating which side they find most convincing. They are to support their analysis with references to sources provided.
FTC Complaint Against Intel (Actual Document)
FTC Complaint against Intel.
the FTC complaint includes allegations that Intel:
* Cut off rivals’ access to the marketplace;
* Deprived consumers of choice and innovation;
* Was anti-competitive for a decade as it moved to shore up its monopoly;
* And now is working to choke off rivals in graphics chips.
Copyright © eContent Management Pty Ltd. Health Sociology Revi.docx
Copyright © eContent Management Pty Ltd. Health Sociology Review (2012) 2 1 ( 4 ) : 4 1 3 - 4 3 1 .
Death and grief on-line: Virtual memorialization and changing
concepts of childhood death and parental
bereavement on the Internet
LISA M MITCHELL, PETER H STEPHENSON*, SUSAN CADELL"^ AND MARY ELLEN MACDONALD'
Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada; *School of
Environmental Studies and Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC,
Canada; ^School of Social Work, Renison University College, University of Waterloo, Waterloo,
ON, Canada; 'Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
A B S T R A C T : 'Virtual memorials' intended to memorialize the lives of children imply significant shifts in the conceptualiza-
tion of death, particularly for grieving parents. Created by parents in memory of their deceased children, on-line memorials
constructed using templates reflect strong cultural beließ about the nature of childhood deaths, grief and the development of a
kind of distal afterlife. Yirtual memorials create a new social value for the deceased and shift death and bereavement from
private into more public experiences. Building upon this work, we describe a kind of 'on-line immortality' created through
virtual memorials where the virtiud presence of the deceased in text and images, and practices intended to sustain a relation-
ship with the deceased can extend bereavement and the social lives of the dead indefinitely. While such memorials can offer
solace, they also potentiate business opportunities for those hoping to create lasting customers. As such, they may also extend
mourning indefinitely. This may be especiaUy true for certain kinds of deeply problematic deaths, such as those of children.
KEYWORDS: virtual, online, memorials, grief, children, parents
Though many people sit night after night intheir living rooms watching various kinds of
'death' and irmumerable dead bodies as a form
of entertainment (e.g., CSI, Bones), the death of
loved ones and the grief which follows are still
mosdy sequestered from everyday life in eco-
nomically and technologically advantaged coun-
tries, including Canada. Grief and bereavement
are confmed to specific times and places, and are
mainly private, or secluded experiences. Most
deaths take place in hospitals, nursing homes, and
hospices, and are managed by health care profes-
sionals who also inform the bereaved of what is
'normal' and what is 'pathological' in the grief
process, and offer ways to 'resolve' grief and to
grieve properly. Anthropological research has
long established that the dead in many cultural
contexts have social lives (Baydala, Hampton,
Rinunwa, Kinunwa, & Kinunwa, 2006; Counts
& Counts, 2004; Hattori, McCubbin, & Ishida,
2006; Keesing, 1982; Rodman & Rodman,
1983). But, until recendy the dominant approach
in Canadian bereavement care has been that
survivors should view death as fmal and they
should 'wor.
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Digital Tools in Today’s Classroom
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Reflecting on What I KnowWhy is it important to learn about different technology tools when they are constantly changing?Most desktop computers do the same things as mobile devices, so why do teachers need to use them?How can the cost of digital devices be justified when the functions they perform are often limited in number and scope.
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Using Digital Tools in the Classroom
Four Digital Tool CategoriesPlatformConnectivityDevice SoftwareFile Format
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ComputersDesktop ComponentsAll-in-One DesktopsMonitor, Processor, SpeakersLaptops
Computer Pros and ConsDigital ToolProsConsDesktop ComponentsEasily replace or upgrade individual components by school personnel
Monitors are often large enough for easy group sharingDesk workspace reduced
Heavy
ImmobileAll-in-one DesktopCompact size provides additional space for individual or group work.
Drives (e.g., USB, CD, DVD) may be more accessible if CPU is not stored on desktop.Higher cost
Entire unit must go for repairs
ImmobileLaptopPortable – can be used in multiple locations
Compact size
Many schools keep extra laptops for use when others are sent for repair Access to power outlets
Easily damaged from dropping
Short battery life
Smaller screen limits usability for small-group learning
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Mobile DevicesDigital Media Players/RecordersDigital Camerase-Book ReadersGPS Navigation ReceiversGraphing CalculatorsPDA (Personal Data Assistants)Personal Response Systems
Mobile Devise Pros Digital ToolProsDigital Media Players/RecordersPortable for field use
Review at home
Stores more data than a tape
Less moving parts than a tape recorder
Digital format produces higher quality recordings that are easy to edit
Files easily transfer to other digital devices
Files can be copied indefinitely without degradationDigital CamerasInexpensive all-in-one models
Easy to use
Instant viewing of images
Digital editing and deletion of unwanted photos
Large storage capacityE-booksStores multiple books that can easily be exchanged or deleted
Enables digital manipulation of contents, e.g., searching, highlighting, bookmarking, audible reading, increasing font size
Enables digital enhancements, e.g., links to video or related informationGPS Navigation ReceiversProvides a variety of real-time information
Small portable sizePersonal Data AssistantsLow cost as compared to laptops
Light weight – easy to carry
Multifunction
Uses less power than a .
Copyright © Jen-Wen Lin 2018 1 STA457 Time series .docx
Copyright © Jen-Wen Lin 2018
1
STA457 Time series analysis assignment (Fall 2018)
Statistical properties of (moving-average) rule returns
Date: 23 October 2018
Jen-Wen Lin, PhD, CFA
1. Introduction
Technical indicator is widely used to generate trading signals by practitioners to make
trading decisions. The usual rule is to trade with the trend. In this case, the trader initiates a
position early in the trend and maintains that position as long as the trend continues.
In this assignment, you are asked to study the statistical properties of returns for applying
the oldest and most widely used method in technical indicators—moving averages.1
The structure of this paper is given as follows. Section 2 defines the trading rule (or
strategy). In Section 3 and 4, we formulate the trading return based on a given trading rule and
state the corresponding statistical properties, respectively. The questions for you to answer are
listed in Section 5. Finally, references and appendix are given in Section 6 and 7, respectively.
2. Trading rule
Suppose that at each time 𝑡, market participants predict the direction of the trend of asset
prices using a price-based forecast 𝐹#, where 𝐹# is a function of past asset prices
𝐹# = 𝑓(𝑃#,…,𝑃#*+,-,…).
1 The simplest rule of this family is the single moving average which says when the rate penetrates from below
(above) a moving average of a given length, a buy (sell) signal is generated.
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2
The above predictor is then converted to buy and sell trading signals 𝐵#: buy (+1) and sell (-1)
using, i.e.
{
"𝑆𝑒𝑙𝑙" ⇔ 𝐵# = −1 ⇔ 𝐹# < 0
"𝐵𝑢𝑦" ⇔ 𝐵# = +1 ⇔ 𝐹# > 0
Note that the signal of a trading rule is completely defined by one of the inequalities giving a
sell or buy order (if the position is not short, it is long).
For example, consider a trading rule based on the moving average of order five rule (𝑚 =
5). In this case, 𝑓 is given by
𝑓(𝑃#,…,𝑃#*+,-) = 𝑃# −
∑ 𝑃#*BCBDE
5
.
In this case, we buy the asset (𝐵# = +1) at time 𝑡 + 1when
𝐹# > 0 ⟺ 𝑃# >
∑ 𝑃#*BCBDE
5
;
and sell the asset (𝐵# = −1) when
𝐹# < 0 ⟺ 𝑃# <
∑ 𝑃#*BCBDE
5
.
The Figure below illustrates the dynamics of the above 5-periods moving average method—
when the rate penetrates from below (above) the moving average of order five, a buy (sell)
signal is generated.
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3
For your assignment, we consider 𝐹# based on a moving-average technical indicator. In
general, for a given moving-average indicator, 𝐹# may be expressed as (a function of log
returns):
𝐹# = 𝛿 + I 𝑑K𝑋#*K
+*M
KDE
, (1)
where 𝑋# = 𝑙𝑛(𝑃# 𝑃#*-⁄ ), 𝛿 and 𝑑K are defined by a given trading rule (See Appendix for more
details). For this assignment, we assume 𝛿 = 0.
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Chapter 17
The Special
Senses
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Special SensesRecall that a sensation is the conscious or subconscious awareness of an internal or external stimulus
For this chapter, “external stimulus” means light rays striking the retina of the eye, sound waves impinging on the tympanic membrane of the ear, molecules in the air and food transmitting smells and tastes to the chemical sensors in the nose an on the tongue, and the force of gravity acting on equilibrium receptors in the inner ear which sense changes in inertia
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Special SensesReceptors for the special senses of smell, taste, vision, hearing, and equilibrium are anatomically distinct from one another and are concentrated in specific locations in the head
In addition to the stimuli and the receptors, there are specific afferent pathways and translation sites in the brain for information assembled from these special senses
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Special Senses
General Senses
Include somatic sensations (tactile, thermal, pain, and proprioceptive) and visceral sensations
Are scattered throughout the body
Are relatively simple structures
Special Senses
Include smell, taste, vision, hearing and equilibrium
Are concentrated in specific locations in the head
Are anatomically distinct structures
Form complex neural pathwaysComparing the general senses and the special senses
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Olfaction and TasteOlfaction is the process of perceiving smells. Smell and taste are brought about through the interpretation of chemicals present in the environment
Olfactory and gustatory (taste) impulses travel not only to the cerebral cortex, but also to the limbic systemthis is why we can have emotional responses and trigger strong memories to certain smells and tastesgustation and olfaction work together but olfaction
is much stronger/more sensitive (when someone has a cold it is difficult to taste food)
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OlfactionThe olfactory epithelium is located in the superior part of the nasal cavity covering the surface of the cribriform plate and extending along the superior nasal concha
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OlfactionThe olfactory epithelium consists of 3 kinds of cells:
The olfactory receptor is a bipolar neuron with cilia (called olfactory hairs). There are 10-100 million of these receptors in the nose that respond to odorant molecules
Supporting cells provide
support and nourishment
Basal cells are stem cells
that replace olfactory
receptors
*
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OlfactionThe olfactory apparatus can detect about 10,000 different odors, often in concentrations as low as 1/25 billionth of a milligram per milliliter of air .
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Copyright © by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico 1
The Aztec Account of the
Conquest of Mexico
edited by Miguel León Portillo
1
OVERVIEW
The Native Americans left few written records of the arrival of the Spanish conqueror
Hernán Cortés in Tenochtitlán (today's Mexico City) in 1519. From them, however, Miguel
León Portillo, a Mexican anthropologist, constructed an eyewitness account of how Cortés
treated the Native Americans and seized Montezuma (also known as Moctezuma) before
going on to destroy the city and to take over much of what is present-day Mexico.
GUIDED READING As you read, consider the following questions:
• How did Montezuma’s messengers describe Cortés and his troops?
• How did Cortés and his troops treat the Native Americans?
he Spaniards arrived in Xoloco, near the entrance to Tenochtitlan. That
was the end of the march, for they had reached their goal.
Motecuhzoma now arrayed himself in his finery, preparing to go out to
meet them. The other great princes also adorned their persons, as did the
nobles and their chieftains and knights. They all went out together to meet the
strangers.
They brought trays heaped with the finest flowers—the flower that
resembles a shield; the flower shaped like a heart; in the center, the flower with
the sweetest aroma; and the fragrant yellow flower, the most precious of all.
They also brought garlands of flowers, and ornaments for the breast, and
necklaces of gold, necklaces hung with rich stones, necklaces fashioned in the
petatillo style.
Thus Motecuhzoma went out to meet them, there in Huitzillan. He
presented many gifts to the Captain and his commanders, those who had
come to make war. He showered gifts upon them and hung flowers around
their necks; he gave them necklaces of flowers and bands of flowers to adorn
their breasts; he set garlands of flowers upon their heads. Then he hung the
gold necklaces around their necks and gave them presents of every sort as gifts
of welcome. . . .
Report on the Spaniards
The messengers reported to the king. They told him how they had made
the journey, and what they had seen, and what food the strangers ate.
Motecuhzoma was astonished and terrified by their report, and the description
of the strangers' food astonished him above all else.
T
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He was also terrified to learn how the cannon roared, how its noise
resounded, how it caused one to faint and grow deaf. The messengers told
him: "A thing like a ball of fire comes out of its entrails: it comes out shooting
sparks and raining fire. The smoke that comes out with it has a pestilent odor,
like that of rotten mud. This odor penetrates even to the brain and causes the
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Paper A: Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
For this assignment, you are given an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making
.
UMUC
Module 2 - Methods of Ethical Analysis (see LEO Content – Readings for week 2)
describes three structured frameworks that may be used for ethical analysis, namely
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In addition, you will want to consider the ethical theories described in
Module 1 – Introduction to Theoretical Ethical Frameworks (see LEO Content – Readings for week 1)
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Describe a current IT-related ethical issue
:
Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation,
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where this issue comes into play, and thus causes an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the general populace.
See the list below for a list of suggested issues, which may be a source of ethical dilemmas
.
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that is
extracted
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. Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law, that it may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to implement a solution.
Analyze your problem
using one of the structured decision-making frameworks chosen from Module 2.
Make sure that you identify the decision-making framework utilized. In addition, the steps in the decision-making framework selected must be used as major headings in the Analysis section.
Consider and state the impact of the decision that you made
on an individual, an organization, stakeholders, customers suppliers, and the environment, as applicable!
State and discuss the applicable ethical theory
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Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue.
For this assignment, you are given an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue. A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making. Methods of Ethical Analysis describes three structured frameworks that may be used for ethical analysis, namely Reynolds Seven-Step Approach, Kidder’s Nine Steps, and Spinello’s Seven-Step Process. There are several ways to systematically approach an ethical dilemma, and while each of the frameworks described has its merits, each will result in an ethical decision if straightforwardly and honestly applied.
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• Describe a current IT-related ethical issue: Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation, you may want to construct a brief scenario where this issue comes into play, and thus causes an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the general populace. See the list below for a list of suggested issues, which may be a source of ethical dilemmas.
• Define a concise problem statement that is extracted from the above description or scenario. It is best if you define a specific problem caused by the dilemma, that needs a specific ethical decision to be made, that will solve the dilemma. Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law, that it may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to implement a solution.
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.
Module 2 - Methods of Ethical Analysis (see LEO Content – Readings for week 2)
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:
Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation,
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STA457 Time series analysis assignment (Fall 2018)
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Jen-Wen Lin, PhD, CFA
1. Introduction
Technical indicator is widely used to generate trading signals by practitioners to make
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In this assignment, you are asked to study the statistical properties of returns for applying
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The structure of this paper is given as follows. Section 2 defines the trading rule (or
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2. Trading rule
Suppose that at each time 𝑡, market participants predict the direction of the trend of asset
prices using a price-based forecast 𝐹#, where 𝐹# is a function of past asset prices
𝐹# = 𝑓(𝑃#,…,𝑃#*+,-,…).
1 The simplest rule of this family is the single moving average which says when the rate penetrates from below
(above) a moving average of a given length, a buy (sell) signal is generated.
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The above predictor is then converted to buy and sell trading signals 𝐵#: buy (+1) and sell (-1)
using, i.e.
{
"𝑆𝑒𝑙𝑙" ⇔ 𝐵# = −1 ⇔ 𝐹# < 0
"𝐵𝑢𝑦" ⇔ 𝐵# = +1 ⇔ 𝐹# > 0
Note that the signal of a trading rule is completely defined by one of the inequalities giving a
sell or buy order (if the position is not short, it is long).
For example, consider a trading rule based on the moving average of order five rule (𝑚 =
5). In this case, 𝑓 is given by
𝑓(𝑃#,…,𝑃#*+,-) = 𝑃# −
∑ 𝑃#*BCBDE
5
.
In this case, we buy the asset (𝐵# = +1) at time 𝑡 + 1when
𝐹# > 0 ⟺ 𝑃# >
∑ 𝑃#*BCBDE
5
;
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𝐹# < 0 ⟺ 𝑃# <
∑ 𝑃#*BCBDE
5
.
The Figure below illustrates the dynamics of the above 5-periods moving average method—
when the rate penetrates from below (above) the moving average of order five, a buy (sell)
signal is generated.
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For your assignment, we consider 𝐹# based on a moving-average technical indicator. In
general, for a given moving-average indicator, 𝐹# may be expressed as (a function of log
returns):
𝐹# = 𝛿 + I 𝑑K𝑋#*K
+*M
KDE
, (1)
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Are relatively simple structures
Special Senses
Include smell, taste, vision, hearing and equilibrium
Are concentrated in specific locations in the head
Are anatomically distinct structures
Form complex neural pathwaysComparing the general senses and the special senses
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Olfaction and TasteOlfaction is the process of perceiving smells. Smell and taste are brought about through the interpretation of chemicals present in the environment
Olfactory and gustatory (taste) impulses travel not only to the cerebral cortex, but also to the limbic systemthis is why we can have emotional responses and trigger strong memories to certain smells and tastesgustation and olfaction work together but olfaction
is much stronger/more sensitive (when someone has a cold it is difficult to taste food)
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OlfactionThe olfactory epithelium is located in the superior part of the nasal cavity covering the surface of the cribriform plate and extending along the superior nasal concha
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OlfactionThe olfactory epithelium consists of 3 kinds of cells:
The olfactory receptor is a bipolar neuron with cilia (called olfactory hairs). There are 10-100 million of these receptors in the nose that respond to odorant molecules
Supporting cells provide
support and nourishment
Basal cells are stem cells
that replace olfactory
receptors
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OlfactionThe olfactory apparatus can detect about 10,000 different odors, often in concentrations as low as 1/25 billionth of a milligram per milliliter of air .
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The Aztec Account of the
Conquest of Mexico
edited by Miguel León Portillo
1
OVERVIEW
The Native Americans left few written records of the arrival of the Spanish conqueror
Hernán Cortés in Tenochtitlán (today's Mexico City) in 1519. From them, however, Miguel
León Portillo, a Mexican anthropologist, constructed an eyewitness account of how Cortés
treated the Native Americans and seized Montezuma (also known as Moctezuma) before
going on to destroy the city and to take over much of what is present-day Mexico.
GUIDED READING As you read, consider the following questions:
• How did Montezuma’s messengers describe Cortés and his troops?
• How did Cortés and his troops treat the Native Americans?
he Spaniards arrived in Xoloco, near the entrance to Tenochtitlan. That
was the end of the march, for they had reached their goal.
Motecuhzoma now arrayed himself in his finery, preparing to go out to
meet them. The other great princes also adorned their persons, as did the
nobles and their chieftains and knights. They all went out together to meet the
strangers.
They brought trays heaped with the finest flowers—the flower that
resembles a shield; the flower shaped like a heart; in the center, the flower with
the sweetest aroma; and the fragrant yellow flower, the most precious of all.
They also brought garlands of flowers, and ornaments for the breast, and
necklaces of gold, necklaces hung with rich stones, necklaces fashioned in the
petatillo style.
Thus Motecuhzoma went out to meet them, there in Huitzillan. He
presented many gifts to the Captain and his commanders, those who had
come to make war. He showered gifts upon them and hung flowers around
their necks; he gave them necklaces of flowers and bands of flowers to adorn
their breasts; he set garlands of flowers upon their heads. Then he hung the
gold necklaces around their necks and gave them presents of every sort as gifts
of welcome. . . .
Report on the Spaniards
The messengers reported to the king. They told him how they had made
the journey, and what they had seen, and what food the strangers ate.
Motecuhzoma was astonished and terrified by their report, and the description
of the strangers' food astonished him above all else.
T
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He was also terrified to learn how the cannon roared, how its noise
resounded, how it caused one to faint and grow deaf. The messengers told
him: "A thing like a ball of fire comes out of its entrails: it comes out shooting
sparks and raining fire. The smoke that comes out with it has a pestilent odor,
like that of rotten mud. This odor penetrates even to the brain and causes the
greatest discomfort. If the cannon is aimed against a mountain, the mountain
splits and cracks open. If it is aimed against a tree, it shatters the tree into
splinters. This is a mo.
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This chapter discusses the political context in which public administrators operate. It focuses on three themes: 1) the structure of the three levels of government and their relationship to public administration, 2) the legislative branch's role in the policy process and oversight of agencies, and 3) the judiciary's role in reviewing agency actions and interpreting laws. The chapter examines the executive, legislative, and judicial branches at the federal, state, and local levels to help administrators understand their political environment.
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Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” originally published 1894.
The Story of an Hour
Kate Chopin
Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break
to her as gently as possible the news of her husband's death.
It was her sister Josephine who told her, in broken sentences; veiled hints that revealed in
half concealing. Her husband's friend Richards was there, too, near her. It was he who had been
in the newspaper office when intelligence of the railroad disaster was received, with Brently
Mallard's name leading the list of "killed." He had only taken the time to assure himself of its
truth by a second telegram, and had hastened to forestall any less careful, less tender friend in
bearing the sad message.
She did not hear the story as many women have heard the same, with a paralyzed inability to
accept its significance. She wept at once, with sudden, wild abandonment, in her sister's arms.
When the storm of grief had spent itself she went away to her room alone. She would have no
one follow her.
There stood, facing the open window, a comfortable, roomy armchair. Into this she sank,
pressed down by a physical exhaustion that haunted her body and seemed to reach into her soul.
She could see in the open square before her house the tops of trees that were all aquiver with
the new spring life. The delicious breath of rain was in the air. In the street below a peddler was
crying his wares. The notes of a distant song which some one was singing reached her faintly,
and countless sparrows were twittering in the eaves.
There were patches of blue sky showing here and there through the clouds that had met and
piled one above the other in the west facing her window.
She sat with her head thrown back upon the cushion of the chair, quite motionless, except
when a sob came up into her throat and shook her, as a child who has cried itself to sleep
continues to sob in its dreams.
She was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain
strength. But now there was a dull stare in her eyes, whose gaze was fixed away off yonder on
one of those patches of blue sky. It was not a glance of reflection, but rather indicated a
suspension of intelligent thought.
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Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” originally published 1894.
There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it, fearfully. What was it? She
did not know; it was too subtle and elusive to name. But she felt it, creeping out of the sky,
reaching toward her through the sounds, the scents, the color that filled the air.
Now her bosom rose and fell tumultuously. She was beginning to recognize this thing that
was approaching to possess her, and she was striving to beat it back with her will—as powerless
as her two white slender hands would have been.
When she abandone.
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Case 1: Arnold, a 62-year-old plumber, had been experiencing a series of symptoms, including increased thirst, frequent urination, and
unusual weight loss. After some prodding from his wife, he went to see his family physician, Dr. Lopez. The doctor gave him a physical
exam, ordered some blood work, and scheduled a follow-up appointment. On the return visit, Arnold sat down with the doctor to discuss
his diagnosis. Dr. Lopez explained, “You have noninsulin-dependent diabetes or type 2 diabetes, which is a chronic condition that affects
the way your body metabolizes glucose. Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that transforms dietary glucose into energy for your cells. If you
had type 1 diabetes, it would mean that your pancreas produces little or no insulin. However, with type 2 diabetes, your pancreas produc-
es sufficient amounts of insulin, but your cells are no longer utilizing it efficiently, which causes fluctuation in your blood glucose levels. To
treat your condition, you’ll need to start eating a healthy diet, start exercising regularly, and monitor your blood sugar. I’m writing you a
prescription for Metformin and a glucose monitor.” After finishing his explanation, Dr. Lopez asked Arnold if he had any questions. Slightly
stunned, Arnold just shook his head and replied, “No.” Dr. Lopez also told him that his practice has a diabetes fact sheet posted on their
website and suggested that he look it up and read it. Arnold thanked him and left. He went to the pharmacy to have his prescription filled
and also bought a bottle of glucosamine, a dietary supplement used by some people to treat joint pain. When his wife asked what the
glucosamine was for, Arnold said, “I think I’m supposed to be taking it. The doctor mentioned it a few times.”
1. What are some reasons why Arnold likely did not understand what Dr. Lopez told him?
2. What could Dr. Lopez have done to better present the information in a way that Arnold would understand?
3. Was it a good idea for Dr. Lopez to refer Arnold to his practice’s website for more information? Why or why not?
Case 2: Dr. Falk and Dr. Keller operate a family medical practice. One afternoon, as they ate lunch in the break room, they discussed an
article about health literacy that Dr. Falk was reading in a national news magazine. “There’s been a growing trend toward healthcare or-
ganizations becoming health literate,” Dr. Keller said. “The statistics are pretty surprising,” Dr. Falk replied. “More than half of the people
surveyed had only basic or below basic health literacy skills.” “Do you think it’s something we should look into at our practice?” Dr. Keller
asked. “I think we should,” Dr. Falk replied. While they were talking, Amanda, the office manager, and Jean, one of the nurses, came
into the break room to get some coffee. They overheard what the doctors were discussing, and Amanda asked Jean, “What.
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AICPA Code of
Professional Conduct
Effective December 15, 2014.
Updated for all Official Releases through September 1, 2018
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Table of Contents
Preface: Applicable to All Members ...................................................................................... 1
0.100 Overview of the Code of Professional Conduct ........................................................ 1
.01 ................................................................................................................... 1
.02 ................................................................................................................... 1
.03 ................................................................................................................... 1
0.100.010 Principles and Rules of Conduct ............................................................. 1
0.100.020 Interpretations and Other Guidance .......................................................... 1
0.200 Structure and Application of the AICPA Code ......................................................... 2
0.200.010 Structure of the AICPA Code ................................................................. 2
0.200.020 Application of the AICPA Code .............................................................. 2
0.200.030 Citations ............................................................................................. 3
0.200.040 Transition Provisions ............................................................................ 4
0.200.050 Drafting Conventions ............................................................................ 4
0.300 Principles of Professional Conduct ........................................................................ 5
0.300.010 Preamble ............................................................................................ 5
0.300.020 Responsibilities .................................................................................... 5
0.300.030 The Public Interest ............................................................................... 5
0.300.040 Integrity .............................................................................................. 6
0.300.050 Objectivity and Independence ................................................................. 6
0.300.060 Due Care ............................................................................................ 6
0.300.070 Scope and Nature of Services ................................................................. 7
0.400 Definitions ........................................................................................................ 7
.01 ................................................................................................................... 8
.02 .......................................................................................................
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First Edition
Chapter 1
Child Development Worldwide:
Who, How, and Why
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1.1 A Worldwide Profile of Humanity Today
1.1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide” between developing and developed countries, and explain why the United States is following a different demographic path from other developed countries.
1.1.2 Distinguish between developing and developed countries in terms of income, education, and cultural values.
1.1.3 Explain why socioeconomic status (SES), gender, and ethnicity are important aspects of child development within countries.
1.2 Humans: The Cultural and Global Species
1.2.1 Identify the evolution of characteristics that make modern humans distinct from their nearest great ape species.
1.2.2 Summarize the major changes in human cultures since the Upper Paleolithic period.
1.2.3 Apply information about human evolution to how child development takes place today.
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1.3 The Field of Child Development: Emergence and Expansion
1.3.1 Provide some reasons why the field of child development primarily focused on younger children until about the mid-20th century.
1.3.2 Describe when the field of child development began to address adolescence in a notable way, and explain why the age range that Hall had designated for adolescence has been moved downward by contemporary researchers.
1.3.3 Explain how the field of child development has recently expanded anew to encompass emerging adulthood.
1.3.4 Describe the cultural-developmental approach, and why developmental stages and pathways within this approach are somewhat flexible.
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1.4 How We Study Child Development
1.4.1 Recall the five steps of the scientific method.
1.4.2 Summarize the main measurements used in research on child development.
1.4.3 Distinguish between major types of research designs.
1.4.4 Describe the two major types of research designs distinctive to developmental psychology.
1.4.5 Identify some key ethical standards for child development research.
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1.5 Why We Study Child Development Worldwide
1.5.1 Explain the three general levels at which child development contributes knowledge.
1.5.2 Give examples of how scientific knowledge can be applied across contexts to improve children’s lives.
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C H A P T E R 6
Files and Exceptions
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TopicsIntroduction to File Input and OutputUsing Loops to Process FilesProcessing RecordsExceptions
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Introduction to File Input and OutputFor program to retain data between the times it is run, you must save the data
Data is saved to a file, typically on computer disk
Saved data can be retrieved and used at a later time“Writing data to”: saving data on a fileOutput file: a file that data is written to
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Introduction to File Input and Output (cont’d.)“Reading data from”: process of retrieving data from a fileInput file: a file from which data is readThree steps when a program uses a file
Open the file
Process the file
Close the file
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Types of Files and File Access MethodsIn general, two types of files
Text file: contains data that has been encoded as text
Binary file: contains data that has not been converted to textTwo ways to access data stored in file
Sequential access: file read sequentially from beginning to end, can’t skip ahead
Direct access: can jump directly to any piece of data in the file
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Filenames and File ObjectsFilename extensions: short sequences of characters that appear at the end of a filename preceded by a period
Extension indicates type of data stored in the fileFile object: object associated with a specific file
Provides a way for a program to work with the file: file object referenced by a variable
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Filenames and File Objects (cont’d.)
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Opening a Fileopen function: used to open a file
Creates a file object and associates it with a file on the disk
General format:
file_object = open(filename, mode)Mode: string specifying how the file will be opened
Example: reading only ('r'), writing ('w'), and appending ('a')
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Specifying the Location of a FileIf open function receives a filename that does not contain a path, assumes that file is in same directory as programIf program is running and file is created, it is created in the same directory as the program
Can specify alternative path and file name in the open function argument
Prefix the path string literal with the letter r
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Writing Data to a FileMethod: a function that belongs to an object
Performs operations using that objectFile object’s write method used to write data to the file
Format: file_variable.write(string)File should be closed using file object close method
Format: file_variable.close()
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Reading Data From a Fileread method: file object method tha.
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PSYC1003
Learner’s Name
Topic Selection and Thesis Worksheet
Topic: In the box below, state the topic of your research as a full sentence.
How do addictions of a family member affect nonaddicted family members?
Preliminary Thesis Statement: In the box below, state your preliminary thesis statement as
a full sentence or two. (Note: Your thesis statement may change as you discover new
information about your topic.)
Addiction has a devastating effect on families. When a family member is addicted to
drugs or alcohol, tension, miscommunication, and frequent arguments are likely to become a
part of the addict’s household. (DrugRehab.org, 2016).
List the curiosity questions you asked about the topic before researching it.
What is addiction, and what are the different types of addiction?
How does addiction affect family life?
How does addiction of a parent or parents affect a child?
How does addiction of a spouse affect a person?
What are the consequences of addiction?
How does addiction of a child affect the parents?
How does addiction affect the social life of a family that has an addicted member?
What kinds of people are prone to addiction?
What causes addiction?
How should the problem of addiction be dealt with?
What other points of view, in addition to your own, did you consider before deciding your
position on this specific topic?
Comment [A1]: Hi! Wonderful thesis
statement—it clearly establishes the point of
view and position for you paper.
Comment [A2]: Hi! The citation should come
before the final period in the sentence.
Comment [A3]: Hi! Great curiosity question
that reflect an open-minded approach to the
topic and a willingness to see where the
information will take you!
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Before deciding my position on addiction, I considered the following points of view, in
addition to my own:
• Addiction of a family member is beneficial to nonaddict family members.
• Addiction of a family member does not affect nonaddict family members.
• Addiction of a family member may affect nonaddict children and adolescents in the family
as they tend to have impressionable minds.
• Addiction of a family member may affect nonaddict family members who have poor
mental health.
• Addiction of a family member may affect nonaddict family members who can be easily
influenced.
Comment [A4]: Hi! Wonderful job looking at
point of view! With points of view, we’re looking
at different ways the topic could be viewed from
a top-view level. The thesis is that addiction is
harmful for the non-addicted family member. A
starting point for looking at different points of
view is start with the opposite: addiction is
beneficial for the non-addict family member.
That may seem to viola.
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The document discusses decision structures and Boolean logic in Python. It covers if, if-else, and if-elif-else statements for controlling program flow based on conditional logic. Relational and logical operators are explained for creating Boolean expressions to evaluate conditions. The chapter also discusses comparing strings, nested conditional structures, Boolean variables, and using conditional logic to determine turtle graphics properties and state in Python.
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Title: How democracies die / Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt.
Description: First edition. | New York : Crown Publishing, [2018] | Includes bibliographical
references.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017045872| ISBN 9781524762933 | ISBN 9781524762940 (pbk.) |
ISBN 9781524762957 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Democracy. | Political culture. | Democracy—United States. | Political culture—
United States. | United States—Politics and government—2017–
Classification: LCC JC423 .L4855 2018 | DDC 321.8—dc23
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Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Introduction
Chapter 1: Fateful Alliances
Chapter 2: Gatekeeping in America
Chapter 3: The Great Republican Abdication
Chapter 4: Subverting Democracy
Chapter 5: The Guardrails of Democracy
Chapter 6: The Unwritten Rules of American Politics
Chapter 7: The Unraveling
Chapter 8: Trump Against the Guardrails
Chapter 9: Saving Democracy
Acknowledgments
Endnotes
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Introduction
Is our democracy in danger? It is a question we never thought we’d be
asking. We have been colleagues for fifteen years, thinking, writing, and
teaching students about failures of democracy in other places and times—
Europe’s dark 1930s, Latin America’s repressive 1970s. We have spent years
researching new forms of authoritarianism emerging around the globe. For
us, how and why democracies die has been an occupational obsession.
But now we find ourselves turning to our own country. Over the past two
years, we have watched politicians say and do things that are unprecedented
in the United States—but that we recognize as having been the precursors
of democratic crisis in other places. We feel dread, as do so many other
Americans, even as we try to reassure ourselves that things can’t really be
that bad here. After all, even though we know democracies are always
fragile, the one in which we live has somehow managed to defy gravity. Our
Constitution, our national creed of freedom and equality, our historically
robust middle class, our high levels of wealth and education, and our large,
diversified private sector—all these should inoculate us from the kind of
democrat.
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Psychology
Twelfth Edition
Chapter 1
What Is Psychology?
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Psychology, Pseudoscience, and
Popular Opinion
• LO 1.1.A Define psychology, and describe how it
addresses topics from a scientific perspective.
• LO 1.1.B Provide examples of pseudoscience,
psychobabble, popular opinion, and “plain old
common sense” related to psychological topics,
and describe how scientific psychology would
address such claims.
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What Psychology Is
• Psychology is the discipline concerned with
behavior and mental processes and how they are
affected by an organism’s external and internal
environment.
• Unlike pop psychology, scientific psychology is
based on research and empirical evidence.
– gathered by careful observation, experimentation, and
measurement
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What Psychology Is Not (1 of 4)
• Psychologists have many pseudoscientific
competitors, such as astrologers and psychics.
• Like psychologists, promoters of nonscientific
systems try to explain people’s problems and
predict their behavior.
• When their claims are put to the test, they turn out
to be so vague as to be meaningless or just plain
wrong.
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What Psychology Is Not (2 of 4)
• Psychology’s methods and reliance on empirical
evidence distinguish it from pseudoscience and
“psychobabble.”
• Like scientists in other fields, psychological
researchers strive to:
– discover new phenomena and correct mistaken ideas
– deepen our understanding of an already familiar world
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What Psychology Is Not (3 of 4)
• Psychobabble is appealing because it confirms
our beliefs and prejudices.
• In contrast, psychology often challenges them.
• Fully understanding basic human processes that
most people take for granted often involves:
– examining them in a new light
– turning common wisdom on its head for a different
perspective
– shaking up cherished beliefs to see why and when they
hold true
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What Psychology Is Not (4 of 4)
Figure 1.1
Psychology: It’s Not Just “Common Sense”
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Thinking Critically and Creatively About
Psychology
• LO 1.2.A Explain why critical thinking applies to all
scientific pursuits, and also why it should guide
everyday judgments and decision making.
• LO 1.2.B List eight important critical-thinking
guidelines and give an example of how each
applies to the science of psychology.
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Chapter 1
Introduction to Nursing Research
in an Evidence-Based
Practice Environment
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Question
Tell whether the following statement is true or false:
Nursing research is systematic inquiry using disciplined methods to solve problems.
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Answer
False
Research is systematic inquiry using disciplined methods to solve problems. Nursing research is systematic inquiry to develop knowledge about issues of importance to the nursing profession.
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What Is Research?Systematic inquiry using disciplined methods to solve problems
Nursing researchSystematic inquiry to develop knowledge about issues of importance to the nursing profession
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Consumer–Producer ContinuumConsumers: nurses who read and evaluate research reports or summariesProducers: nurses who design and undertake research studies
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Question
Tell whether the following statement is true or false:
Producers of research design and undertake studies.
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Answer
True
Knowledge of nursing research enhances the professional practice of both consumers of research (who read and evaluate studies) and producers of research (who design and undertake studies).
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Contemporary EmphasisEvidence-based practice projectsReplicationsResearch integration through systematic reviewMultisite and interdisciplinary studiesExpanded dissemination effortsIncreased focus on health disparities
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Sources of Evidence for Nursing PracticeTraditionAuthority Clinical experience, trial and error, intuitionLogical reasoning (inductive and deductive)
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What Is a Paradigm?
A world view; a general perspective on the complexities of the real world, with certain assumptions about reality
Key paradigms for nursing research:Positivist paradigmNaturalistic paradigm
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What Is the Nature of Reality?Positivist assumption: Reality exists; there is a real world driven by natural causes.Naturalistic assumption: Reality is multiple and subjective, constructed by individuals.
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Question
What occurs in the positivist paradigm?
Reality is not fixed.
Reality is fixed.
Associated with qualitative research
Subjective, narrative materials
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Operations Management
8th edition
Chapter 2
Operations Performance
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Slack et al.’s model of operations management
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In Chapter 2 – Operations performance – Slack et al. identify
the following key questions…
Why is operations performance vital in any organization?
How is operations performance judged at a societal level?
How is operations performance judged at a strategic level?
How is operations performance judged at an operational
level?
How can operations performance be measured?
How do operations performance objectives trade off against
each other?
Key questions
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Three levels of operations performance
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Stakeholder groups with typical operations objectives
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People – The social
account, measured by
the impact of the
operation on the quality
of people’s lives
Planet – The environmental account,
measured by environmental impact of
the operation
Profit – The economic
account, measured by
profitability, return on
assets, etc. of the
operation
Sustainability
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operation
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How operations can impact TBL performance (2 of 3)
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