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Discussion :1 Discussion Conflict with Teams Part 1: Conflict within Teams Think of a conflict that occurred in a team you were a part of and analyze it. What were the main sources of the conflict? What interventions can be used to improve the quality of conflict a team? Part 2: Creativity in Teams Evaluate yourself using the three indices of creativity. What strategies can you use to enhance your creativity? Discussion 2 NETWORKING: A KEY TO SUCCESSFUL TEAMWORK A. Consider the different teams presented in your reading assignment. How do the teams manage their team boundaries? What are the trade-offs between internal cohesion and external ties within each type of team? Support your discussion with at least two (2) external sources. B. Consider the list of common roles for team members which of these roles do you think you play in your own team or group? Why? Requirement: 1) Each discussion must be minimum 300 words 2) 2 references for each discussion 3) Cited references 4) APA Format ...
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Baack, D. (2017).
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Topic 1:
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Part 1: Sharpening the Team Mind: Communication and Collective Intelligence
A. What are some of the possible biases and points of error that may arise in team communication systems? In addition to those cited in the opening of Chapter 6, what are some other examples of how team communication problems can lead to disaster?
B. Revisit communication failure examples in Exhibit 6-1. Identify the possible causes of communication or decision-making failure in each example, and, drawing on the information presented in the chapter, discuss measures that might have prevented problems from arising within each team’s communication system.
Part 2: Team Decision-Making: Pitfalls and
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Part 1:
Conflict within Teams
Think of a conflict that occurred in a team you were a part of and analyze it. What were the main sources of the conflict? What interventions can be used to improve the quality of conflict a team?
Part 2:
Creativity in Teams
Evaluate yourself using the three indices of creativity. What strategies can you use to enhance your creativity?
Topic 4:
NETWORKING: A KEY TO SUCCESSFUL TEAMWORK
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2.
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3.
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4.
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Leaders must often motivate team members to perform at their optimal levels and remain engaged. Motivation can be broken down into two types of motivators–internal and external or intrinsic and extrinsic. Given what you are learning in this class, write a paper describing a system designed for motivation and empowerment in your organization. In your assessment address the following questions:
· What would you do to make your team members excited about the work?
· Find some examples of each type of motivator, and which is more powerful for leaders to use?
Based on your experiences in teams or organizations, which types of motivators are used most often?
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Analyzing the Team
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Values
· What are the common values team members' shares? How do these common values help the leader?
· Are there any shared team values, which, if present hinder the team's performance? Justify.
· Are there any shared values missing which if present would enable higher team performance?
· Is the leader a value-based leader? Justify.
· What action steps would enhance the shared values of the team?
EI
· How would you analyze the leader of the team using the four EI dimensions (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management)?
· What competencies does the leader have that are strengths?
· What competencies might be lacking or are weaknesses?
· Is the team marked by resonance (positive emotions) or dissonance (negative emotions)?
· What action steps would help improve the leaders' EI?
Empowerment
· Is power shared in the group? How?
· Do team members feel empowered?
· Is the level of empowerment in the group appropriate? Why?
· What conditions exist that support team members' feelings of empowerment?
· What conditions exist that if removed could increase team members' feelings of empowerment?
· What action steps could improve empowerment/motivation in the team?
Communication
· What type of communication occurs in team interactions (i.e., persuasion, information, entertainment, relationship)?
· Does the correct type of communication occur or does the wrong type of communication frequently occur?
· What type of communication method does the leader use? Does the leader listen, persuade, manipulate, or coerce?
· What actions steps could improve team communication?
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Meeting Members’ Needs
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Part 2:
Creativity in Teams
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Discussion 1:
Think of a conflict that occurred in a team you were a part of and analyze it. What were the main sources of the conflict? What interventions can be used to improve the quality of conflict a team?
Conflict can emerge from the unlikeliest of sources that we may not be able to always plan for. Despite our best intentions and planning, we may end up facing situation that involve some form of conflict (Corkindale, 2007). I have been part of teams which faced a lot of internal conflict. One such instance was in one of my initial jobs where I did not get along with one of my supervisors. She had a reputation as a very difficult person to work with. Most people who reported to her took the path of least resistance and avoided conflict by just accepting whatever was suggested to them irrespective of if it was the right thing to do. I could not do that and stood up to her and voiced my opinions about what the right course of action would be in every scenario. This led to some conflict because she was not used to that kind of a style of working. I was very proud of the way I acted and would do the same again without a second thought.
In many cases, conflicts can be avoided as long as the team dynamic is positive and the team is focused on the end result as opposed to just one upping other team members. Team members need to be encouraged to be accepting of others and work in a cohesive manner so that the team can succeed as a group in addition to each member being able to succeed on an individual basis. Open communication and transparency within a team helps to reduce the opportunity for conflicts to arise.
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Organizational behavior
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2.
If you were creating a project team for an organization, what kinds of factors would you take into consideration in deciding the composition of the team? Would these factors be different if you were putting together a problem-solving team? Why, or why not?
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4.
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5.
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Part 1
Motivation and Empowerment
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· What would you do to make your team members excited about the work?
· Find some examples of each type of motivator, and which is more powerful for leaders to use?
Based on your experiences in teams or organizations, which types of motivators are used most often?
Assignment 2: Dropbox Assignment
My team consist of 5 members and we are focusing on changing the views and opinions people have about children who come from same sex families.
Analyzing the Team
Last week, you began to analyze your team by considering its level of emotional intelligence (EI). You also considered the communication style of both the team and leader. You will continue analyzing the team and its leaders by using the concepts that we have studied this week. Consider the following categories and answer the questions:
Values
· What are the common values team members' shares? How do these common values help the leader?
· Are there any shared team values, which, if present hinder the team's performance? Justify.
· Are there any shared values missing which if present would enable higher team performance?
· Is the leader a value-based leader? Justify.
· What action steps would enhance the shared values of the team?
EI
· How would you analyze the leader of the team using the four EI dimensions (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management)?
· What competencies does the leader have that are strengths?
· What competencies might be lacking or are weaknesses?
· Is the team marked by resonance (positive emotions) or dissonance (negative emotions)?
· What action steps would help improve the leaders' EI?
Empowerment
· Is power shared in the group? How?
· Do team members feel empowered?
· Is the level of empowerment in the group appropriate? Why?
· What conditions exist that support team members' feelings of empowerment?
· What conditions exist that if removed could increase team members' feelings of empowerment?
· What action steps could improve empowerment/motivation in the team?
Communication
· What type of communication occurs in team interactions (i.e., persuasion, information, entertainment, relationship)?
· Does the correct type of communication occur or does the wrong type of communication frequently occur?
· What type of communication method does the leader use? Does the leader listen, persuade, manipulate, or coerce?
· What actions steps could improve team communication?
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DISCUSSION 2
Meeting Members’ Needs
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Respond
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This document provides instructions for an activity where students will compare and contrast their personal learning theories with others in their group. They are asked to identify similarities and differences between theories, list common and different factors on a wiki page, and discuss these factors by explaining why they should be included or excluded from the group's collaborative learning theory. The goal is for the group to broaden perspectives on collaborative learning factors through open discussion.
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Discussion Conflict with Teams
Part 1:
Conflict within Teams
Think of a conflict that occurred in a team you were a part of and analyze it. What were the main sources of the conflict? What interventions can be used to improve the quality of conflict a team?
Part 2:
Creativity in Teams
Evaluate yourself using the three indices of creativity. What strategies can you use to enhance your creativity?
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Discussion 1:
Think of a conflict that occurred in a team you were a part of and analyze it. What were the main sources of the conflict? What interventions can be used to improve the quality of conflict a team?
Conflict can emerge from the unlikeliest of sources that we may not be able to always plan for. Despite our best intentions and planning, we may end up facing situation that involve some form of conflict (Corkindale, 2007). I have been part of teams which faced a lot of internal conflict. One such instance was in one of my initial jobs where I did not get along with one of my supervisors. She had a reputation as a very difficult person to work with. Most people who reported to her took the path of least resistance and avoided conflict by just accepting whatever was suggested to them irrespective of if it was the right thing to do. I could not do that and stood up to her and voiced my opinions about what the right course of action would be in every scenario. This led to some conflict because she was not used to that kind of a style of working. I was very proud of the way I acted and would do the same again without a second thought.
In many cases, conflicts can be avoided as long as the team dynamic is positive and the team is focused on the end result as opposed to just one upping other team members. Team members need to be encouraged to be accepting of others and work in a cohesive manner so that the team can succeed as a group in addition to each member being able to succeed on an individual basis. Open communication and transparency within a team helps to reduce the opportunity for conflicts to arise.
Evaluate yourself using the three indices of creativity. What strategies can you use to enhance your creativity?
The three key indices of creativity as defined by the Martin prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management include: Talent, Technology and Tolerance (Rotman School of Mangement at the University of Toronto, 2012).
Talent
: Evaluating oneself for talent needs a high level of self-awareness. I don’t believe I am naturally very talented. I try to make up for this by working hard and always looking to improve my knowledge and skills with respect to the task at hand. One of the key steps one can take to improve creativity with respect t ...
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(This is an essay question. Length should be approximately 250 words. On the essay, you may NOT copy language from the book. This is the time to showcase your own writing skills and comprehension of the materials. )
Short answer questions:
1. Identify/briefly describe three strategies used by interest groups to influence public policy.
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Assignment 2: Using Motivation to Improve Performance
Due Week 5 and worth 220 points
Motivation is a complex subject, but its understanding and application is central to the success of management and organizational success. Imagine that you have been tasked by the CEO of your organization (current or past) with recommending actions to improve the motivation of the organization’s employees. The CEO has requested that you prepare a talking paper explaining to management what motivation is, the factors that influence motivation, the role of the leader in motivation, and ways the organization can inspire motivation. The talking paper should not be a reiteration of motivation theory, but should provide succinct points that cover the key topics of motivation and provides a road map that management can implement to improve motivation within the organization.
Note
: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
For an explanation of a talking paper and tips to create a successful one, read the article titled “How to Write a Talking Points Paper”, located at
http://www.ehow.com/how_8113844_write-talking-points-paper.html
. Also, review the document titled “
Talking Paper Instructions
”.
In preparation for this assignment, review the following additional resources on motivation:
Resources
:
“Creating a motivating work environment” (2 min 20 s), located at
http://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Creating-motivating-work-environment/142957/155997-4.html?org=strayer.edu
.
Berry, J. (2014). Revolutionising motivation.
Training Journal
, 10-13. (
Note
: Available in the Strayer Library)
Write a two to four (2-4) page talking paper in which you:
Synthesize the concept of motivation, and examine the substantial reasons why motivation is difficult to understand.
Evaluate the potential effectiveness of the model positioning of motivation, and propose at least one (1) action that the organization can take in order to apply the concept.
Detail the feedback control loop, and suggest one (1) way that the organization can use the feedback control loop to determine whether management’s actions are motivating or demotivating.
Assess the manner in which leaders can influence employee motivation through goal setting, impression management, and encouragement.
Devise a plan to redesign a job of your choice within the organization, outlining the steps that the organization would need to take to redesign the job to encourage and develop motivation for employees.
Select one (1) theory of motivation from pages 185 to 206 in the textbook. Outline a plan to integrate the selected theory into the organization.
Recommend the key to success in implementing your plan of action to increase motivation within your chosen organization.
Use at least three (3) quality academic references in this assignment. You may include the resource(s) provided in the assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academi.
Assignment 2 Traumatic Brain Injury Jefferson’s CaseWhen new par.docx
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When new parents are expecting a baby, they rarely consider the possibility that the baby could have significant challenges. For those who have children with severe, multiple disabilities, planning for the future is a critical, lifelong process and requires considerable investments of time and effort, while potentially causing significant stress to the parents. With advances in our understanding, there are many more resources available to children and families than there were previously.
Review the following scenario:
Jefferson is a six-year-old boy in kindergarten. He has suffered from cerebral palsy and a severe seizure disorder since he was an infant, resulting in significant physical and cognitive impairment. Although he has received services and support through early childhood intervention (ECI) services, as he enters formal schooling, his parents have become increasingly concerned about his future. Jefferson spends most of his time in a wheelchair and uses a special touchscreen augmentative communication device. In addition to their concerns about the future, Jefferson’s father also harbors considerable guilt that he or his wife might have caused their son’s disabilities.
Using the module readings and at least one peer-reviewed article from the Argosy University online library resources or a reputable organization, research traumatic brain injuries.
Based on your research, respond to the following:
Summarize research related to the influence of nature versus nurture on the cause of Jefferson’s disabilities.
Provide a hypothesis of Jefferson’s likely prognosis. What supports or services might maximize this outcome?
Evaluate what Jefferson’s future might have been if he were being raised in the U.S. in the 1940s.
Write a 3–5-page paper in Word format (not counting the title and reference pages). Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Be sure to include a title page and reference page, also in APA format.
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The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 million telecommuters or 43% of the workforce by 2016 as more work gets performed from remote locations. Mobile workers can work from wherever they are and use the IT / IS technology necessary to access co-workers, company or corporate infrastructure, intranets, and other information sources.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Describe the impact of telecommuting on energy conservation, IT operational costs, “green computing”, and shifts in telecommuters’ lifestyles (e.g., parents, disability, etc.).
Describe how the business infrastructure should be designed so that employees will be able to continue to perform business functions in the event of a disaster (i.e., storm, hurricane, or earthquake) that destroys or makes it impossible to access the buildings.
Determine four (4) advantages and four (4) disadvantages of telecommuting from an IT manager’s point of view. Elaborate on each advantage and disadvantage.
Examine the effect of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to the IT infrastructure with regard to security, IT support, knowledge, and data management, green computing, and telecommuting.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Demonstrate and plan for the integration of emerging technologies.
Describe and evaluate the core concepts of data and information architecture.
Design plans for business continuity.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in enterprise architecture.
Write clearly and concisely about enterprise architecture topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
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Assignment 2 The Application PaperBy Wednesday, February 3,.docx
Assignment 2: The Application Paper
By
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
, using the textbook and Argosy Online Library, write a 750-word paper using APA standards that includes discussion of the following:
Describe an example of a television program that you believe clearly displays social deviance, and explain why you specifically selected it.
In this television program, how are people “labeled” as socially deviating from the expected social norms, and who does this labeling?
Analyze the deviance, using terms such as primary deviance, secondary deviance, retrospective labeling, and stigma.
Apply Durkheim’s four functions of deviance to the deviant actions in the television program. What purpose(s) does the deviance play?
Please post your completed paper to the
M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox
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Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Described a television show that displays social deviance.
16
Identified the people labeled as socially deviant and who labeled them as such.
24
Analyzed the deviance using the appropriate terminology. Applied Durkheim’s four functions of deviance.
24
Related essay writings to the concepts and theories discussed in the textbook and outside resources.
24
Used correct spelling and grammar and appropriate APA format.
12
Total:
100
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Assignment 2 Telecommuting and the Mobile Worker The number of Am.docx
Assignment 2: Telecommuting and the Mobile Worker
The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 million telecommuters or 43% of the workforce by 2016 as more work gets performed from remote locations. Mobile workers can work from wherever they are and use the IT / IS technology necessary to access co-workers, company or corporate infrastructure, intranets, and other information sources.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Describe the impact of telecommuting on energy conservation, IT operational costs, “green computing”, and shifts in telecommuters’ lifestyles (e.g., parents, disability, etc.).
Describe how the business infrastructure should be designed so that employees will be able to continue to perform business functions in the event of a disaster (i.e., storm, hurricane, or earthquake) that destroys or makes it impossible to access the buildings.
Determine four (4) advantages and four (4) disadvantages of telecommuting from an IT manager’s point of view. Elaborate on each advantage and disadvantage.
Examine the effect of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to the IT infrastructure with regard to security, IT support, knowledge, and data management, green computing, and telecommuting.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
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Assignment 2 Telecommuting and the Mobile WorkerDue Week 4 and wo.docx
Assignment 2: Telecommuting and the Mobile Worker
Due Week 4 and worth 100 points
The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 million telecommuters or 43% of the workforce by 2016 as more work gets performed from remote locations. Mobile workers can work from wherever they are and use the IT / IS technology necessary to access co-workers, company or corporate infrastructure, intranets, and other information sources.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Describe the impact of telecommuting on energy conservation, IT operational costs, “green computing”, and shifts in telecommuters’ lifestyles (e.g., parents, disability, etc.).
Describe how the business infrastructure should be designed so that employees will be able to continue to perform business functions in the event of a disaster (i.e., storm, hurricane, or earthquake) that destroys or makes it impossible to access the buildings.
Determine four (4) advantages and four (4) disadvantages of telecommuting from an IT manager’s point of view. Elaborate on each advantage and disadvantage.
Examine the effect of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to the IT infrastructure with regard to security, IT support, knowledge, and data management, green computing, and telecommuting.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Demonstrate and plan for the integration of emerging technologies.
Describe and evaluate the core concepts of data and information architecture.
Design plans for business continuity.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in enterprise architecture.
Write clearly and concisely about enterprise architecture topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills,
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Assignment 2 Romantic Attachment StylesThere are three primary .docx
Assignment 2: Romantic Attachment Styles
There are three primary romantic attachment styles. One quick way to discover your romantic attachment style is to choose which of the following descriptions best describes you. Take a minute to do this:
Secure attachment style:
I find it relatively easy to get close to others and am comfortable depending on them and having them depend on me. I do not often worry about being abandoned or about someone getting close to me.
Avoidant attachment style:
I am somewhat uncomfortable being close to others. I find it difficult to trust them completely and difficult to allow myself to depend on them. I am nervous when anyone gets too close, and often, love partners want me to be more intimate than I feel comfortable being.
Anxious/ambivalent attachment style:
I find that others are reluctant to get as close as I would like. I often worry that my partner does not really love me or will not want to stay with me. I want to merge completely with another person, and this desire sometimes scares people away. (Kenrick, Neuberg, & Cialdini, 2007 p.270)
In a 2- to 3-page paper discuss the following:
Based on the above descriptions what romantic attachment style best describes you?
How has this attachment style affected your past and/or current relationships?
How has this attachment style also affected your non-romantic relationships?
Is your romantic attachment style similar to the attachment style you had with your parents when you were young?
If it is the same why do you think it has not changed? If it is different what experiences as an adult do you think lead to this change?
What type of situations might an adult experience that would shift their childhood attachment style to a different adult romantic relationship style?
Secure (as a child) to anxious/ambivalent (as an adult)
Avoidant (as a child) to secure (as an adult)
Must anwer all questions, use in-text citations, APA guidelines, 2014-2015 references.
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Assignment 2 Social Movements ExploredIndividuals use social move.docx
Assignment 2: Social Movements Explored
Individuals use social movements when they feel a social institution is unjust. Current theoretical perspectives on social movements provide an awareness of the nature of social movements and their role in defining human behavior. In terms of human services, it is important to be able to recognize and assess the costs and benefits to individuals who participate in social movement activities (for example, healthcare reform, charity organizations, and disability movements) as well as the effects of social movements on human behavior.
Tasks:
Using the vignette provided in this module, your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, conduct research to support your response.
In a 3- to 4-page essay, address the following:
Provide a summary of the vignette's key points as related to the social movements it represents. Identify and describe the concepts from this module that can be applied to the vignette to describe human behavior (i.e., cultural framing).
Identify and discuss the effects of the identified social movement on the individual described in the vignette.
Provide a summary of service methods or options that could be used to support this person. You can use examples you have identified in your own community as well.
Submission Details:
By
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
, prepare a 3- to 4-page essay. Your response should rely upon at least three sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Save your essay in a Microsoft Word document with the name M4_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc, and upload it to the
M4 Assignment 2 Dropbox
.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Submitted a well-written document addressing all the assignment requirements. Provided a summary of the vignette's key points as related to the social movements it represents and applicable module concepts that describe human behavior. Identified and discussed the effects of the identified social movement on the individual. Provided a summary of service methods or other options using examples from the community and research.
76
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Gave all citations in APA format.
24
Total:
100
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Assignment 2 Significance of Major Discoveries in Modern BiologyP.docx
Assignment 2: Significance of Major Discoveries in Modern Biology
Post your assignment
W5 Assignment 2 Dropbox
for grading by the instructor by
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
. The minimum length for this assignment is 2,000 words. Be sure to check your report for your post and to make corrections before the deadline of 11:59 pm Mountain Time of the due date to avoid lack of originality problems in your work.
Discoveries in DNA, cell biology, evolution, biotechnology have been among the major achievements in biology over the past 200 years with accelerated discoveries and insights over the last 50 years. Consider the progress we have made in these areas of human knowledge. Present at least three of the discoveries you find to be most important and describe their significance to society, health, and the culture of modern life.
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Assignment 2 Research ProjectLegal and Ethical Challenges in a Mu.docx
Assignment 2: Research Project
Legal and Ethical Challenges in a Multinational Organization Part I
Read the scenario and the questions that follow. Identify the legal issue(s) and apply legal concepts and possible arguments for each question. Prepare a resolution for each question using laws, cases, examples, and/or other relevant materials. In a separate section of the paper, identify potential ethical issues and propose a solution for each issue. Finally, provide suggestions to help the organization to avoid future occurrences
of the legal and ethical issues identified in the dilemma. Support your answers with information from the textbook and at least two scholarly sources other than the text and course lectures. prepare an 8- to 12-page APA format paper that identifies the legal issues and potential solutions and answers all questions presented, supported by relevant legal authority. Properly cite all sources using APA format.
This assignment requires application of the concepts learned in
Weeks 1–3
and is worth significantly more than previous assignments.
Submission Details
Walexron is a publicly traded, US multinational corporation headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, operating in all 50 states, Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa. In 2009, Walexron was created by the consolidation of a large discount retailer, express carrier, and energy company with the intent to become one of the most powerful and efficient companies in the world.
Manuel Perez was hired by Walexron as a full-time employee in one of the retail store in Brownsville, Texas, in 2009 and was terminated in 2012. Perez filed a lawsuit based on wrongful termination in which he asserted the company terminated him after he complained about various employment practices that violated state and federal laws. Walexron filed a petition to compel arbitration as required by the employee handbook. Walexron claimed the arbitration policy was displayed on page 51 in the employee handbook that Perez agreed to abide by as evidenced by his signature acknowledging receipt of the handbook. The clause provides, in part, that arbitration will be the exclusive forum for resolving all disputes between Employer and Perez “arising out of claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation or harassment in violation of state or federal law, alleged violation of state or federal family and medical leave laws and other laws pertaining to employment, and for unpaid wages under state or federal law.” Another provision of the Handbook provides that it “is not intended to create a contract of employment and does not in any way alter the at-will employment relationship between [Employer] and its Employees.”
Perez signed a document titled “Acknowledgment of Receipt of Employee Handbook,” which states that the Handbook contains important information about Employer’s general personnel policies and Perez’s privileges and obligations as an employee. The document also states, “I understan.
Assignment 2 Required Assignment—Balancing Company Interests vs. th.docx
Assignment 2: Required Assignment—Balancing Company Interests vs. the Public Interest
Select a topic and work on the relevant tasks for this assignment.
Topic A:
The United States has still not recovered from the recent wave of mortgage defaults and foreclosures. Experts predict that the housing market will take years to recover in some locations due to a variety of factors. There are numerous publications that detail how the problem developed. Many of the reasons for the collapse of the housing market have ethical implications.
Tasks:
Using the University online library resources or the Internet, research the financial collapse of the housing market.
Create a 10- to 12-page report discussing your findings. Explore the evidence from an ethical point of view.
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Assignment 2 Securing of Computer Forensics EvidencePreparing.docx
Assignment 2: Securing of Computer Forensics Evidence
Preparing for a computer investigation is just as important as maintaining and documenting the evidence once it is collected. Every computer investigator must know how to use a forensic toolkit. This toolkit can be an investigator's "best friend" during an investigation and can, ultimately, lead to the prosecution of computer-related crimes.
Tasks:
Using the textbook and the Argosy University online library resources, prepare a 3- to 4-page paper addressing the following:
Discuss the presearch activities that need to be addressed during a computer investigation. Briefly summarize each step.
Describe the equipment present in a forensic toolkit.
Summarize the use of each tool. Elaborate on the importance of using a toolkit.
Include a reference page in APA style.
Submission Details:
Save the paper as M4_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Discussed the presearch activities that need to be addressed during a computer investigation and summarized each step.
32
Described the equipment present in a forensic toolkit.
16
Summarized the use of each tool and elaborated on the importance of the toolkit.
32
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources; and used accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100
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Assignment 2 Revisions of Foundations of the Development and Functi.docx
Assignment 2: Revisions of Foundations of the Development and Functions of Police
Due Week 6 and worth 200 points
To understand contemporary policing in America, it is essential to understand the history by looking at the past eras. The police have day-to-day practices influenced by deeply ingrained traditions. It’s also necessary to comprehend how an officer’s career begins, from the academy to the street. The effective partnership between the police and the community must also be understood to better appreciate the development and functions of police.
Using the feedback you received from your professor from Assignment 1, revise your five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:
Compare and contrast the major characteristics of the political and reform eras of policing.
Identify the skills and knowledge that are imparted to police trainees during their academy training and explain the importance of these skills in relation to real world applications.
Provide your own definition of community-policing and explain the difference between community policing and traditional policing.
Critically examine the important elements of implementation and evaluation phases of community policing and problem solving.
Determine the top five (5) qualities that detectives and undercover officers need to possess (one [1] being the most important). Provide a rationale for your response.
Use at least four (4) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Trace the development of law enforcement organizations and police operations in America.
Illustrate the nature of police work and describe the training and management of police officers.
Analyze the development of community-oriented policing and describe its impact on communities today.
Describe the nature and purpose of criminal investigation, including some investigative techniques.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in law enforcement operations and management.
Write clearly and concisely about law enforcement operations and management using proper writing mechanics.
Click here
to view the grading rubric for this assignment.
Points: 200
Assignment 2: Revisions of Foundations of the Development and Functions of Police
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Compare an.
Assignment 2 Romantic Attachment StylesThere are three primary ro.docx
Assignment 2: Romantic Attachment Styles
There are three primary romantic attachment styles. One quick way to discover your romantic attachment style is to choose which of the following descriptions best describes you. Take a minute to do this:
Secure attachment style:
I find it relatively easy to get close to others and am comfortable depending on them and having them depend on me. I do not often worry about being abandoned or about someone getting close to me.
Avoidant attachment style:
I am somewhat uncomfortable being close to others. I find it difficult to trust them completely and difficult to allow myself to depend on them. I am nervous when anyone gets too close, and often, love partners want me to be more intimate than I feel comfortable being.
Anxious/ambivalent attachment style:
I find that others are reluctant to get as close as I would like. I often worry that my partner does not really love me or will not want to stay with me. I want to merge completely with another person, and this desire sometimes scares people away. (Kenrick, Neuberg, & Cialdini, 2007 p.270)
In a 2- to 3-page paper discuss the following:
Based on the above descriptions what romantic attachment style best describes you?
How has this attachment style affected your past and/or current relationships?
How has this attachment style also affected your non-romantic relationships?
Is your romantic attachment style similar to the attachment style you had with your parents when you were young?
If it is the same why do you think it has not changed? If it is different what experiences as an adult do you think lead to this change?
What type of situations might an adult experience that would shift their childhood attachment style to a different adult romantic relationship style?
Secure (as a child) to anxious/ambivalent (as an adult)
Avoidant (as a child) to secure (as an adult)
Submit your response to the
M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox
by
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
. Your response should be at least two pages long.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Discussed which romantic attachment style best describes them.
10
Discussed how the attachment style has affected both romantic and non-romantic relationships during their adult years.
10
Explored ways in which their romantic attachment style is similar to the attachment style they had with their caregivers while growing up.
10
Discussed whether their attachment style has changed since childhood and why or why not.
20
Provided examples of situations that could lead to a change in attachment styles for the two types of shifts described.
20
Referred to required readings.
10
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100
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Assignment 2 Reflections on Racial DiscriminationFranklin hears.docx
Assignment 2: Reflections on Racial Discrimination
Franklin hears about people being discriminated against at the workplace and in society but rarely experiences it first hand. Cortez, on the other hand, speaks English poorly and is often subject to derogatory comments from peers and coworkers.
Reflect on your experience with racial discrimination.
Identify examples of racial discrimination and provide examples you have personally witnessed or heard about firsthand from the following three realms:
family
work place
community
Write a brief summary that includes the following:
Describe a racial incident pertaining to each realm in detail. Explain why you believe this is racial discrimination.
Explain how this situation could have been handled to avoid discrimination against those belonging to another race.
Submit your response to the
M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox
by
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
. Your response should be at least two pages long. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Reflection on your experiences with racial discrimination from the three listed realms (i.e., family, work place, community).
30
Provided examples of discrimination from the three listed realms.
25
Described the identified racial incident in detail, and explained why each incident is an example of discrimination.
25
Explained how these situations could have had a different outcome if the people involved had not discriminated against others.
10
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
10
Total:
.
Assignment 2 Recognizing the Impact of Diversity on the Workplace.docx
Assignment 2: Recognizing the Impact of Diversity on the Workplace
BANKS Industries continues to work on bridging cultural gaps as it embraces the diversity that resulted from its merger. You have been asked to develop a new diversity policy and training series for your team to help employees recognize the impact of diversity in the workplace.
Using the module readings, the University online library resources, and the Internet, respond to the following:
Design a presentation that you will use to present your training plans to your supervisor and the HR department.
Include a definition of diversity, a description of the cultural issues you intend to cover, strategies you will use to convey the message, and the outcomes you expect.
Be sure to include the following in your presentation:
A title slide
A reference slide
Headings for every slide
Notes to support the content on each slide
Develop a 7–10-slide presentation in PowerPoint format, not including the title and reference slides. You may reference the reading by Hofstede (2009) as a catalyst for your presentation; however, required readings serve only as a foundation for your presentation. Support the presentation with original research and citations.
Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.ppt.
By
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
, deliver your assignment to the
M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox
.
Hofstede, G. (2009).
Geert Hofstede cultural dimensions
. Retrieved from
http://www.clearlycultural.com/geert-hofstede-cultural-dimensions/
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Presented a training plan that is justifiable in two ways: it can fit a realistic budget and it can be realistically implemented.
32
Designed a professional presentation.
16
Included specific notes on speaking points.
16
Supported ideas with references and research.
16
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100
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Assignment 2 Punishment vs. Rehabilitation What Society Wants vs. .docx
Assignment 2: Punishment vs. Rehabilitation: What Society Wants vs. What Works
It's a popular notion that harsh punishment in prison should act as a deterrent to crime. The slogan "to be tough on crime" often extends to the conditions in prison. The evolution of punishment has included executions, corporal punishment, hard labor, and exile.
Despite the presence of harsh punishments since the last twenty years, there has been only a slight deterrent effect. Conversely, approaches to reduce recidivism through evidence-based practices and programs have succeeded.
It is important to understand the goals of punishment and how they relate to public opinion and prison philosophy within the context of what works according to recent research.
Public opinion often recommends harsh punishments and labor for inmates during their incarceration.
Evaluate the use of hard labor and even chain gangs and compare to the theories of criminal rehabilitation and the impact on society. For example, the governor of North Carolina has ordered the use of inmates to clean up public areas after Hurricane Irene in 2011.
Tasks:
Look for the quantitative and qualitative research available to you on the use of inmate labor in your state and one other state using the Argosy University online library resources and prepare a 2- to 3-page paper addressing the following:
Evaluate the outcome of making inmates do hard labor and compare the theories of criminal rehabilitation and the impact on society.
Find research evaluating the outcome of making inmates do hard labor. Does the research support the use of hard labor as an effective method to elicit rehabilitation? Analyze and explain.
Note
: Make sure you include a reference page in APA style.
Submission Details:
Save the paper as M4_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Evaluated the outcome of making inmates do hard labor and compared the theories of criminal rehabilitation and the impact on society.
40
Analyzed and explained whether research supports the concept of making inmates do hard labor.
40
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources; and used accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100
.
Assignment 2 Project PaperThe Project Paper focuses on a sugg.docx
Assignment 2: Project Paper
The Project Paper focuses on a suggested topic related to art, architecture, history, music, or literature. The project will reflect your views and interpretation of the topic. This project is designed to help you stretch your mind and your abilities to be the creative, innovative, and critical thinker you already are!
Choose one (1) of the topics from the list of topic choices below. Read the topic carefully. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper (750-1,000 words) that responds to each of the items described in the topic.
For the topic you choose:
1.
Support your ideas with specific, illustrative examples. If there are questions or points associated with your chosen topic, be sure to answer all of the listed questions and address all of the items in that topic. If your topic asks you to do several things related to the topic, be sure to do each of the things listed.
2.
While some of the topics tend to lend themselves toward particular writing genres, you are not restricted to the specific format suggested for the individual topic. For example, you may do an “interview,” a “proposal,” a “letter,” a “short story,” a “blog,” an “essay,” an “article,” or any other written genre for almost any of the topics. The project is intended to be fun as well as informative, so feel free to be creative with the delivery of your information.
3.
Use at least three (3) good quality academic sources, with one (1) source being the class text.
Note
:
Wikipedia
and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page.
Note
: Your instructor may require you to submit your topic choice for approval before the end of Week 5.
Topic choices (pick 1):
·
Office Art Memo
.
Memorandum
. Your boss, who knows you have been taking a humanities class since he pays for your tuition reimbursement, has tasked you with managing the art budget for your company, expecting you to choose various pieces of art for the new corporate offices. (Note: Replicas of the works are acceptable since they are more cost-efficient and you are working on a budget.) Include the following:
1.
Identify three (3) examples of 19th century Impressionist painting or sculpture and three (3) Post-Impressionist works. Explain how the six (6) pieces of art fall into these two (2) styles.
2.
In a memo, describe the appearance of your six (6) choices to your CEO so he or she will know what the art looks like and where it would be placed in the corporate offices.
3.
Explain why each piece is considered to be historically significant.
4.
Explain how each piece “fits” your company’s overall (or desired) corporate image. Keep in mind that a piece of art is supposed to “say” something about the owner, so describe what would these pieces of art say about your company.
·
New Composition
.
Speech
. Your uncle’s birthday is in two (2) months, and everyone knows t.
Assignment 2 Project Paper – Comparative EssayDue Week 4 and .docx
Assignment 2: Project Paper
–
Comparative Essay
Due Week 4 and worth 200 points
This “Assignment 2” writing assignment is a comparative essay focused on topics encountered in our HUM 111 class. The project will be based on research but will reflect your views and interpretation of the topic. This project is designed to help you stretch your mind and your abilities as an organized, innovative, and critical thinker. If approached properly, it should also be fun!
Choose one (1) of the topics from the list of topic choices below. Read the topic carefully. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper (750-1,000 words) that follows instructions and covers each part of the topic. (The title page and References list do not get included in this word count).
Note:
Your instructor may require you to submit your topic choice for approval before the end of Week 5.
For the topic you choose:
Establish a clear thesis about your topic as part of the introductory paragraph (often the thesis is the last thing one determines after doing the basic research and outline; however it will be placed in the first paragraph of your paper).
This is a comparative essay. Comparison approached properly will require some critical thinking on your part. Use a point-by-point approach for the essay. That means, if comparing subject A with subject B, don't do the first half of the essay on subject A and then the second half on subject B--that will seem like two (2) separate essays and comparisons will tend to get lost. Instead, you should be mentioning both subjects in most of your paragraphs as you compare them throughout the essay. Comparisons will identify similarities as well as contrasts.
Do not try to do everything on your two (2) subjects. You should end up narrowing your focus to a few insights and issues about the subjects being compared. And, from those fairly specific points of comparison, you will develop a thesis and glean some lessons.
Follow closely the instructions below for your specific topic.
Include a concluding paragraph at the end. This paragraph will, in some way, refer back to the thesis established in your first paragraph, since now you have demonstrated and supported it. It may be here that you also include your observations relating your study to the modern workplace or society (see your topic). Try to finish with flair!
Use at least three (3) good quality academic sources, with one (1) source being the class text.
Note:
Wikipedia
and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page.
Topic Choices
–
Choose just one (1) of the topics below:
Qualities of the Hero: Comparing Gilgamesh and Odysseus
.
Write an essay comparing these two (2) heroic figures from ancient epics of different cultures, especially focusing your analysis on the sources about their encounters with monsters: Gilgamesh encounters the monster guarding the forest, Humbaba, in Table.
Assignment 2 Physical Development in Early AdulthoodDuring earl.docx
Assignment 2: Physical Development in Early Adulthood
During early adulthood, people begin make important life decisions in three areas: career, family, and health. Young adults establish patterns of nutrition and physical activity that can have either positive or negative effects on their physical development in later stages of adulthood. They also begin to make decisions about what career path to follow. At some point during early adulthood, individuals also choose either to marry or remain single, and decide whether or not to start a family. Consider the following example:
Jeff is 23 years old. He recently graduated from college with a business degree and took a managerial position with a midsize company. He likes his coworkers, but often finds himself bored with his work. Although he was active in college, recently he has gained about 10 pounds due to his sedentary job and lack of time to exercise. Jeff broke up with his college girlfriend after graduation, and since then he has dated a few different women, but hasn’t had another serious relationship. Jeff wonders what the remainder of his 20’s and his 30’s will bring.
Based on your reading, prepare a PowerPoint presentation that would help individuals like Jeff set goals related to career, health, and family. The presentations should discuss the relationship between lifestyle choices and health risks. In addition, it should address how factors like personality and attachment may influence both career- and family-related goals. Finally, address diversity in the presentation. Explain how your plan could be adapted to fit the needs of different socioeconomic or ethnic groups.
Your PowerPoint presentation should include an introduction, a conclusion, and detailed speaker’s notes. Include your references on one slide.
Develop a 6–8-slide presentation in PowerPoint format with speaker’s notes. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.ppt.
In order for this assignment to be compatible with TurnItIn, you will need to save your PowerPoint presentation as an Adobe PDF file. To do this, open your presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint. Choose "Save As" from the File menu, then choose "Adobe PDF". Before saving your file, click on the Options button and check the box next to "Convert Speaker Notes." Now choose to save your file. Your speaker notes will be included in your PDF file that you will submit for this assignment.
Note:
If your version of Microsoft PowerPoint does not have the option to include speaker notes, you will need to submit a Microsoft Word document that contains all information from your presentation, including the speaker notes.
By
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
, deliver your assignment to the
M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox
.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Developed logical and structured plan detailing specific ways young adults could set goals in the areas of career, health, and family.
30
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Due Week 5 and worth 220 points
Motivation is a complex subject, but its understanding and application is central to the success of management and organizational success. Imagine that you have been tasked by the CEO of your organization (current or past) with recommending actions to improve the motivation of the organization’s employees. The CEO has requested that you prepare a talking paper explaining to management what motivation is, the factors that influence motivation, the role of the leader in motivation, and ways the organization can inspire motivation. The talking paper should not be a reiteration of motivation theory, but should provide succinct points that cover the key topics of motivation and provides a road map that management can implement to improve motivation within the organization.
Note
: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
For an explanation of a talking paper and tips to create a successful one, read the article titled “How to Write a Talking Points Paper”, located at
http://www.ehow.com/how_8113844_write-talking-points-paper.html
. Also, review the document titled “
Talking Paper Instructions
”.
In preparation for this assignment, review the following additional resources on motivation:
Resources
:
“Creating a motivating work environment” (2 min 20 s), located at
http://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Creating-motivating-work-environment/142957/155997-4.html?org=strayer.edu
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Berry, J. (2014). Revolutionising motivation.
Training Journal
, 10-13. (
Note
: Available in the Strayer Library)
Write a two to four (2-4) page talking paper in which you:
Synthesize the concept of motivation, and examine the substantial reasons why motivation is difficult to understand.
Evaluate the potential effectiveness of the model positioning of motivation, and propose at least one (1) action that the organization can take in order to apply the concept.
Detail the feedback control loop, and suggest one (1) way that the organization can use the feedback control loop to determine whether management’s actions are motivating or demotivating.
Assess the manner in which leaders can influence employee motivation through goal setting, impression management, and encouragement.
Devise a plan to redesign a job of your choice within the organization, outlining the steps that the organization would need to take to redesign the job to encourage and develop motivation for employees.
Select one (1) theory of motivation from pages 185 to 206 in the textbook. Outline a plan to integrate the selected theory into the organization.
Recommend the key to success in implementing your plan of action to increase motivation within your chosen organization.
Use at least three (3) quality academic references in this assignment. You may include the resource(s) provided in the assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academi.
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Assignment 2: Traumatic Brain Injury: Jefferson’s Case
When new parents are expecting a baby, they rarely consider the possibility that the baby could have significant challenges. For those who have children with severe, multiple disabilities, planning for the future is a critical, lifelong process and requires considerable investments of time and effort, while potentially causing significant stress to the parents. With advances in our understanding, there are many more resources available to children and families than there were previously.
Review the following scenario:
Jefferson is a six-year-old boy in kindergarten. He has suffered from cerebral palsy and a severe seizure disorder since he was an infant, resulting in significant physical and cognitive impairment. Although he has received services and support through early childhood intervention (ECI) services, as he enters formal schooling, his parents have become increasingly concerned about his future. Jefferson spends most of his time in a wheelchair and uses a special touchscreen augmentative communication device. In addition to their concerns about the future, Jefferson’s father also harbors considerable guilt that he or his wife might have caused their son’s disabilities.
Using the module readings and at least one peer-reviewed article from the Argosy University online library resources or a reputable organization, research traumatic brain injuries.
Based on your research, respond to the following:
Summarize research related to the influence of nature versus nurture on the cause of Jefferson’s disabilities.
Provide a hypothesis of Jefferson’s likely prognosis. What supports or services might maximize this outcome?
Evaluate what Jefferson’s future might have been if he were being raised in the U.S. in the 1940s.
Write a 3–5-page paper in Word format (not counting the title and reference pages). Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Be sure to include a title page and reference page, also in APA format.
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Assignment 2: Telecommuting and the Mobile Worker
The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 million telecommuters or 43% of the workforce by 2016 as more work gets performed from remote locations. Mobile workers can work from wherever they are and use the IT / IS technology necessary to access co-workers, company or corporate infrastructure, intranets, and other information sources.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Describe the impact of telecommuting on energy conservation, IT operational costs, “green computing”, and shifts in telecommuters’ lifestyles (e.g., parents, disability, etc.).
Describe how the business infrastructure should be designed so that employees will be able to continue to perform business functions in the event of a disaster (i.e., storm, hurricane, or earthquake) that destroys or makes it impossible to access the buildings.
Determine four (4) advantages and four (4) disadvantages of telecommuting from an IT manager’s point of view. Elaborate on each advantage and disadvantage.
Examine the effect of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to the IT infrastructure with regard to security, IT support, knowledge, and data management, green computing, and telecommuting.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Demonstrate and plan for the integration of emerging technologies.
Describe and evaluate the core concepts of data and information architecture.
Design plans for business continuity.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in enterprise architecture.
Write clearly and concisely about enterprise architecture topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
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Assignment 2 The Application PaperBy Wednesday, February 3,.docx
Assignment 2: The Application Paper
By
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
, using the textbook and Argosy Online Library, write a 750-word paper using APA standards that includes discussion of the following:
Describe an example of a television program that you believe clearly displays social deviance, and explain why you specifically selected it.
In this television program, how are people “labeled” as socially deviating from the expected social norms, and who does this labeling?
Analyze the deviance, using terms such as primary deviance, secondary deviance, retrospective labeling, and stigma.
Apply Durkheim’s four functions of deviance to the deviant actions in the television program. What purpose(s) does the deviance play?
Please post your completed paper to the
M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox
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Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Described a television show that displays social deviance.
16
Identified the people labeled as socially deviant and who labeled them as such.
24
Analyzed the deviance using the appropriate terminology. Applied Durkheim’s four functions of deviance.
24
Related essay writings to the concepts and theories discussed in the textbook and outside resources.
24
Used correct spelling and grammar and appropriate APA format.
12
Total:
100
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Assignment 2 Telecommuting and the Mobile Worker The number of Am.docx
Assignment 2: Telecommuting and the Mobile Worker
The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 million telecommuters or 43% of the workforce by 2016 as more work gets performed from remote locations. Mobile workers can work from wherever they are and use the IT / IS technology necessary to access co-workers, company or corporate infrastructure, intranets, and other information sources.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Describe the impact of telecommuting on energy conservation, IT operational costs, “green computing”, and shifts in telecommuters’ lifestyles (e.g., parents, disability, etc.).
Describe how the business infrastructure should be designed so that employees will be able to continue to perform business functions in the event of a disaster (i.e., storm, hurricane, or earthquake) that destroys or makes it impossible to access the buildings.
Determine four (4) advantages and four (4) disadvantages of telecommuting from an IT manager’s point of view. Elaborate on each advantage and disadvantage.
Examine the effect of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to the IT infrastructure with regard to security, IT support, knowledge, and data management, green computing, and telecommuting.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
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Assignment 2: Telecommuting and the Mobile Worker
Due Week 4 and worth 100 points
The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 million telecommuters or 43% of the workforce by 2016 as more work gets performed from remote locations. Mobile workers can work from wherever they are and use the IT / IS technology necessary to access co-workers, company or corporate infrastructure, intranets, and other information sources.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Describe the impact of telecommuting on energy conservation, IT operational costs, “green computing”, and shifts in telecommuters’ lifestyles (e.g., parents, disability, etc.).
Describe how the business infrastructure should be designed so that employees will be able to continue to perform business functions in the event of a disaster (i.e., storm, hurricane, or earthquake) that destroys or makes it impossible to access the buildings.
Determine four (4) advantages and four (4) disadvantages of telecommuting from an IT manager’s point of view. Elaborate on each advantage and disadvantage.
Examine the effect of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to the IT infrastructure with regard to security, IT support, knowledge, and data management, green computing, and telecommuting.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Demonstrate and plan for the integration of emerging technologies.
Describe and evaluate the core concepts of data and information architecture.
Design plans for business continuity.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in enterprise architecture.
Write clearly and concisely about enterprise architecture topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills,
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Assignment 2 Romantic Attachment StylesThere are three primary .docx
Assignment 2: Romantic Attachment Styles
There are three primary romantic attachment styles. One quick way to discover your romantic attachment style is to choose which of the following descriptions best describes you. Take a minute to do this:
Secure attachment style:
I find it relatively easy to get close to others and am comfortable depending on them and having them depend on me. I do not often worry about being abandoned or about someone getting close to me.
Avoidant attachment style:
I am somewhat uncomfortable being close to others. I find it difficult to trust them completely and difficult to allow myself to depend on them. I am nervous when anyone gets too close, and often, love partners want me to be more intimate than I feel comfortable being.
Anxious/ambivalent attachment style:
I find that others are reluctant to get as close as I would like. I often worry that my partner does not really love me or will not want to stay with me. I want to merge completely with another person, and this desire sometimes scares people away. (Kenrick, Neuberg, & Cialdini, 2007 p.270)
In a 2- to 3-page paper discuss the following:
Based on the above descriptions what romantic attachment style best describes you?
How has this attachment style affected your past and/or current relationships?
How has this attachment style also affected your non-romantic relationships?
Is your romantic attachment style similar to the attachment style you had with your parents when you were young?
If it is the same why do you think it has not changed? If it is different what experiences as an adult do you think lead to this change?
What type of situations might an adult experience that would shift their childhood attachment style to a different adult romantic relationship style?
Secure (as a child) to anxious/ambivalent (as an adult)
Avoidant (as a child) to secure (as an adult)
Must anwer all questions, use in-text citations, APA guidelines, 2014-2015 references.
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Assignment 2 Social Movements ExploredIndividuals use social move.docx
Assignment 2: Social Movements Explored
Individuals use social movements when they feel a social institution is unjust. Current theoretical perspectives on social movements provide an awareness of the nature of social movements and their role in defining human behavior. In terms of human services, it is important to be able to recognize and assess the costs and benefits to individuals who participate in social movement activities (for example, healthcare reform, charity organizations, and disability movements) as well as the effects of social movements on human behavior.
Tasks:
Using the vignette provided in this module, your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, conduct research to support your response.
In a 3- to 4-page essay, address the following:
Provide a summary of the vignette's key points as related to the social movements it represents. Identify and describe the concepts from this module that can be applied to the vignette to describe human behavior (i.e., cultural framing).
Identify and discuss the effects of the identified social movement on the individual described in the vignette.
Provide a summary of service methods or options that could be used to support this person. You can use examples you have identified in your own community as well.
Submission Details:
By
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
, prepare a 3- to 4-page essay. Your response should rely upon at least three sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Save your essay in a Microsoft Word document with the name M4_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc, and upload it to the
M4 Assignment 2 Dropbox
.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Submitted a well-written document addressing all the assignment requirements. Provided a summary of the vignette's key points as related to the social movements it represents and applicable module concepts that describe human behavior. Identified and discussed the effects of the identified social movement on the individual. Provided a summary of service methods or other options using examples from the community and research.
76
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Gave all citations in APA format.
24
Total:
100
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Assignment 2 Significance of Major Discoveries in Modern BiologyP.docx
Assignment 2: Significance of Major Discoveries in Modern Biology
Post your assignment
W5 Assignment 2 Dropbox
for grading by the instructor by
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
. The minimum length for this assignment is 2,000 words. Be sure to check your report for your post and to make corrections before the deadline of 11:59 pm Mountain Time of the due date to avoid lack of originality problems in your work.
Discoveries in DNA, cell biology, evolution, biotechnology have been among the major achievements in biology over the past 200 years with accelerated discoveries and insights over the last 50 years. Consider the progress we have made in these areas of human knowledge. Present at least three of the discoveries you find to be most important and describe their significance to society, health, and the culture of modern life.
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Assignment 2 Research ProjectLegal and Ethical Challenges in a Mu.docx
Assignment 2: Research Project
Legal and Ethical Challenges in a Multinational Organization Part I
Read the scenario and the questions that follow. Identify the legal issue(s) and apply legal concepts and possible arguments for each question. Prepare a resolution for each question using laws, cases, examples, and/or other relevant materials. In a separate section of the paper, identify potential ethical issues and propose a solution for each issue. Finally, provide suggestions to help the organization to avoid future occurrences
of the legal and ethical issues identified in the dilemma. Support your answers with information from the textbook and at least two scholarly sources other than the text and course lectures. prepare an 8- to 12-page APA format paper that identifies the legal issues and potential solutions and answers all questions presented, supported by relevant legal authority. Properly cite all sources using APA format.
This assignment requires application of the concepts learned in
Weeks 1–3
and is worth significantly more than previous assignments.
Submission Details
Walexron is a publicly traded, US multinational corporation headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, operating in all 50 states, Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa. In 2009, Walexron was created by the consolidation of a large discount retailer, express carrier, and energy company with the intent to become one of the most powerful and efficient companies in the world.
Manuel Perez was hired by Walexron as a full-time employee in one of the retail store in Brownsville, Texas, in 2009 and was terminated in 2012. Perez filed a lawsuit based on wrongful termination in which he asserted the company terminated him after he complained about various employment practices that violated state and federal laws. Walexron filed a petition to compel arbitration as required by the employee handbook. Walexron claimed the arbitration policy was displayed on page 51 in the employee handbook that Perez agreed to abide by as evidenced by his signature acknowledging receipt of the handbook. The clause provides, in part, that arbitration will be the exclusive forum for resolving all disputes between Employer and Perez “arising out of claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation or harassment in violation of state or federal law, alleged violation of state or federal family and medical leave laws and other laws pertaining to employment, and for unpaid wages under state or federal law.” Another provision of the Handbook provides that it “is not intended to create a contract of employment and does not in any way alter the at-will employment relationship between [Employer] and its Employees.”
Perez signed a document titled “Acknowledgment of Receipt of Employee Handbook,” which states that the Handbook contains important information about Employer’s general personnel policies and Perez’s privileges and obligations as an employee. The document also states, “I understan.
Assignment 2 Required Assignment—Balancing Company Interests vs. th.docx
Assignment 2: Required Assignment—Balancing Company Interests vs. the Public Interest
Select a topic and work on the relevant tasks for this assignment.
Topic A:
The United States has still not recovered from the recent wave of mortgage defaults and foreclosures. Experts predict that the housing market will take years to recover in some locations due to a variety of factors. There are numerous publications that detail how the problem developed. Many of the reasons for the collapse of the housing market have ethical implications.
Tasks:
Using the University online library resources or the Internet, research the financial collapse of the housing market.
Create a 10- to 12-page report discussing your findings. Explore the evidence from an ethical point of view.
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Assignment 2 Securing of Computer Forensics EvidencePreparing.docx
Assignment 2: Securing of Computer Forensics Evidence
Preparing for a computer investigation is just as important as maintaining and documenting the evidence once it is collected. Every computer investigator must know how to use a forensic toolkit. This toolkit can be an investigator's "best friend" during an investigation and can, ultimately, lead to the prosecution of computer-related crimes.
Tasks:
Using the textbook and the Argosy University online library resources, prepare a 3- to 4-page paper addressing the following:
Discuss the presearch activities that need to be addressed during a computer investigation. Briefly summarize each step.
Describe the equipment present in a forensic toolkit.
Summarize the use of each tool. Elaborate on the importance of using a toolkit.
Include a reference page in APA style.
Submission Details:
Save the paper as M4_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Discussed the presearch activities that need to be addressed during a computer investigation and summarized each step.
32
Described the equipment present in a forensic toolkit.
16
Summarized the use of each tool and elaborated on the importance of the toolkit.
32
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources; and used accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100
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Assignment 2: Revisions of Foundations of the Development and Functions of Police
Due Week 6 and worth 200 points
To understand contemporary policing in America, it is essential to understand the history by looking at the past eras. The police have day-to-day practices influenced by deeply ingrained traditions. It’s also necessary to comprehend how an officer’s career begins, from the academy to the street. The effective partnership between the police and the community must also be understood to better appreciate the development and functions of police.
Using the feedback you received from your professor from Assignment 1, revise your five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:
Compare and contrast the major characteristics of the political and reform eras of policing.
Identify the skills and knowledge that are imparted to police trainees during their academy training and explain the importance of these skills in relation to real world applications.
Provide your own definition of community-policing and explain the difference between community policing and traditional policing.
Critically examine the important elements of implementation and evaluation phases of community policing and problem solving.
Determine the top five (5) qualities that detectives and undercover officers need to possess (one [1] being the most important). Provide a rationale for your response.
Use at least four (4) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Trace the development of law enforcement organizations and police operations in America.
Illustrate the nature of police work and describe the training and management of police officers.
Analyze the development of community-oriented policing and describe its impact on communities today.
Describe the nature and purpose of criminal investigation, including some investigative techniques.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in law enforcement operations and management.
Write clearly and concisely about law enforcement operations and management using proper writing mechanics.
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Points: 200
Assignment 2: Revisions of Foundations of the Development and Functions of Police
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
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Assignment 2 Romantic Attachment StylesThere are three primary ro.docx
Assignment 2: Romantic Attachment Styles
There are three primary romantic attachment styles. One quick way to discover your romantic attachment style is to choose which of the following descriptions best describes you. Take a minute to do this:
Secure attachment style:
I find it relatively easy to get close to others and am comfortable depending on them and having them depend on me. I do not often worry about being abandoned or about someone getting close to me.
Avoidant attachment style:
I am somewhat uncomfortable being close to others. I find it difficult to trust them completely and difficult to allow myself to depend on them. I am nervous when anyone gets too close, and often, love partners want me to be more intimate than I feel comfortable being.
Anxious/ambivalent attachment style:
I find that others are reluctant to get as close as I would like. I often worry that my partner does not really love me or will not want to stay with me. I want to merge completely with another person, and this desire sometimes scares people away. (Kenrick, Neuberg, & Cialdini, 2007 p.270)
In a 2- to 3-page paper discuss the following:
Based on the above descriptions what romantic attachment style best describes you?
How has this attachment style affected your past and/or current relationships?
How has this attachment style also affected your non-romantic relationships?
Is your romantic attachment style similar to the attachment style you had with your parents when you were young?
If it is the same why do you think it has not changed? If it is different what experiences as an adult do you think lead to this change?
What type of situations might an adult experience that would shift their childhood attachment style to a different adult romantic relationship style?
Secure (as a child) to anxious/ambivalent (as an adult)
Avoidant (as a child) to secure (as an adult)
Submit your response to the
M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox
by
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
. Your response should be at least two pages long.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Discussed which romantic attachment style best describes them.
10
Discussed how the attachment style has affected both romantic and non-romantic relationships during their adult years.
10
Explored ways in which their romantic attachment style is similar to the attachment style they had with their caregivers while growing up.
10
Discussed whether their attachment style has changed since childhood and why or why not.
20
Provided examples of situations that could lead to a change in attachment styles for the two types of shifts described.
20
Referred to required readings.
10
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100
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Assignment 2 Reflections on Racial DiscriminationFranklin hears.docx
Assignment 2: Reflections on Racial Discrimination
Franklin hears about people being discriminated against at the workplace and in society but rarely experiences it first hand. Cortez, on the other hand, speaks English poorly and is often subject to derogatory comments from peers and coworkers.
Reflect on your experience with racial discrimination.
Identify examples of racial discrimination and provide examples you have personally witnessed or heard about firsthand from the following three realms:
family
work place
community
Write a brief summary that includes the following:
Describe a racial incident pertaining to each realm in detail. Explain why you believe this is racial discrimination.
Explain how this situation could have been handled to avoid discrimination against those belonging to another race.
Submit your response to the
M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox
by
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
. Your response should be at least two pages long. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Reflection on your experiences with racial discrimination from the three listed realms (i.e., family, work place, community).
30
Provided examples of discrimination from the three listed realms.
25
Described the identified racial incident in detail, and explained why each incident is an example of discrimination.
25
Explained how these situations could have had a different outcome if the people involved had not discriminated against others.
10
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
10
Total:
.
Assignment 2 Recognizing the Impact of Diversity on the Workplace.docx
Assignment 2: Recognizing the Impact of Diversity on the Workplace
BANKS Industries continues to work on bridging cultural gaps as it embraces the diversity that resulted from its merger. You have been asked to develop a new diversity policy and training series for your team to help employees recognize the impact of diversity in the workplace.
Using the module readings, the University online library resources, and the Internet, respond to the following:
Design a presentation that you will use to present your training plans to your supervisor and the HR department.
Include a definition of diversity, a description of the cultural issues you intend to cover, strategies you will use to convey the message, and the outcomes you expect.
Be sure to include the following in your presentation:
A title slide
A reference slide
Headings for every slide
Notes to support the content on each slide
Develop a 7–10-slide presentation in PowerPoint format, not including the title and reference slides. You may reference the reading by Hofstede (2009) as a catalyst for your presentation; however, required readings serve only as a foundation for your presentation. Support the presentation with original research and citations.
Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.ppt.
By
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
, deliver your assignment to the
M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox
.
Hofstede, G. (2009).
Geert Hofstede cultural dimensions
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http://www.clearlycultural.com/geert-hofstede-cultural-dimensions/
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Presented a training plan that is justifiable in two ways: it can fit a realistic budget and it can be realistically implemented.
32
Designed a professional presentation.
16
Included specific notes on speaking points.
16
Supported ideas with references and research.
16
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100
.
Assignment 2 Punishment vs. Rehabilitation What Society Wants vs. .docx
Assignment 2: Punishment vs. Rehabilitation: What Society Wants vs. What Works
It's a popular notion that harsh punishment in prison should act as a deterrent to crime. The slogan "to be tough on crime" often extends to the conditions in prison. The evolution of punishment has included executions, corporal punishment, hard labor, and exile.
Despite the presence of harsh punishments since the last twenty years, there has been only a slight deterrent effect. Conversely, approaches to reduce recidivism through evidence-based practices and programs have succeeded.
It is important to understand the goals of punishment and how they relate to public opinion and prison philosophy within the context of what works according to recent research.
Public opinion often recommends harsh punishments and labor for inmates during their incarceration.
Evaluate the use of hard labor and even chain gangs and compare to the theories of criminal rehabilitation and the impact on society. For example, the governor of North Carolina has ordered the use of inmates to clean up public areas after Hurricane Irene in 2011.
Tasks:
Look for the quantitative and qualitative research available to you on the use of inmate labor in your state and one other state using the Argosy University online library resources and prepare a 2- to 3-page paper addressing the following:
Evaluate the outcome of making inmates do hard labor and compare the theories of criminal rehabilitation and the impact on society.
Find research evaluating the outcome of making inmates do hard labor. Does the research support the use of hard labor as an effective method to elicit rehabilitation? Analyze and explain.
Note
: Make sure you include a reference page in APA style.
Submission Details:
Save the paper as M4_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Evaluated the outcome of making inmates do hard labor and compared the theories of criminal rehabilitation and the impact on society.
40
Analyzed and explained whether research supports the concept of making inmates do hard labor.
40
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources; and used accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100
.
Assignment 2 Project PaperThe Project Paper focuses on a sugg.docx
Assignment 2: Project Paper
The Project Paper focuses on a suggested topic related to art, architecture, history, music, or literature. The project will reflect your views and interpretation of the topic. This project is designed to help you stretch your mind and your abilities to be the creative, innovative, and critical thinker you already are!
Choose one (1) of the topics from the list of topic choices below. Read the topic carefully. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper (750-1,000 words) that responds to each of the items described in the topic.
For the topic you choose:
1.
Support your ideas with specific, illustrative examples. If there are questions or points associated with your chosen topic, be sure to answer all of the listed questions and address all of the items in that topic. If your topic asks you to do several things related to the topic, be sure to do each of the things listed.
2.
While some of the topics tend to lend themselves toward particular writing genres, you are not restricted to the specific format suggested for the individual topic. For example, you may do an “interview,” a “proposal,” a “letter,” a “short story,” a “blog,” an “essay,” an “article,” or any other written genre for almost any of the topics. The project is intended to be fun as well as informative, so feel free to be creative with the delivery of your information.
3.
Use at least three (3) good quality academic sources, with one (1) source being the class text.
Note
:
Wikipedia
and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page.
Note
: Your instructor may require you to submit your topic choice for approval before the end of Week 5.
Topic choices (pick 1):
·
Office Art Memo
.
Memorandum
. Your boss, who knows you have been taking a humanities class since he pays for your tuition reimbursement, has tasked you with managing the art budget for your company, expecting you to choose various pieces of art for the new corporate offices. (Note: Replicas of the works are acceptable since they are more cost-efficient and you are working on a budget.) Include the following:
1.
Identify three (3) examples of 19th century Impressionist painting or sculpture and three (3) Post-Impressionist works. Explain how the six (6) pieces of art fall into these two (2) styles.
2.
In a memo, describe the appearance of your six (6) choices to your CEO so he or she will know what the art looks like and where it would be placed in the corporate offices.
3.
Explain why each piece is considered to be historically significant.
4.
Explain how each piece “fits” your company’s overall (or desired) corporate image. Keep in mind that a piece of art is supposed to “say” something about the owner, so describe what would these pieces of art say about your company.
·
New Composition
.
Speech
. Your uncle’s birthday is in two (2) months, and everyone knows t.
Assignment 2 Project Paper – Comparative EssayDue Week 4 and .docx
Assignment 2: Project Paper
–
Comparative Essay
Due Week 4 and worth 200 points
This “Assignment 2” writing assignment is a comparative essay focused on topics encountered in our HUM 111 class. The project will be based on research but will reflect your views and interpretation of the topic. This project is designed to help you stretch your mind and your abilities as an organized, innovative, and critical thinker. If approached properly, it should also be fun!
Choose one (1) of the topics from the list of topic choices below. Read the topic carefully. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper (750-1,000 words) that follows instructions and covers each part of the topic. (The title page and References list do not get included in this word count).
Note:
Your instructor may require you to submit your topic choice for approval before the end of Week 5.
For the topic you choose:
Establish a clear thesis about your topic as part of the introductory paragraph (often the thesis is the last thing one determines after doing the basic research and outline; however it will be placed in the first paragraph of your paper).
This is a comparative essay. Comparison approached properly will require some critical thinking on your part. Use a point-by-point approach for the essay. That means, if comparing subject A with subject B, don't do the first half of the essay on subject A and then the second half on subject B--that will seem like two (2) separate essays and comparisons will tend to get lost. Instead, you should be mentioning both subjects in most of your paragraphs as you compare them throughout the essay. Comparisons will identify similarities as well as contrasts.
Do not try to do everything on your two (2) subjects. You should end up narrowing your focus to a few insights and issues about the subjects being compared. And, from those fairly specific points of comparison, you will develop a thesis and glean some lessons.
Follow closely the instructions below for your specific topic.
Include a concluding paragraph at the end. This paragraph will, in some way, refer back to the thesis established in your first paragraph, since now you have demonstrated and supported it. It may be here that you also include your observations relating your study to the modern workplace or society (see your topic). Try to finish with flair!
Use at least three (3) good quality academic sources, with one (1) source being the class text.
Note:
Wikipedia
and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page.
Topic Choices
–
Choose just one (1) of the topics below:
Qualities of the Hero: Comparing Gilgamesh and Odysseus
.
Write an essay comparing these two (2) heroic figures from ancient epics of different cultures, especially focusing your analysis on the sources about their encounters with monsters: Gilgamesh encounters the monster guarding the forest, Humbaba, in Table.
Assignment 2 Physical Development in Early AdulthoodDuring earl.docx
Assignment 2: Physical Development in Early Adulthood
During early adulthood, people begin make important life decisions in three areas: career, family, and health. Young adults establish patterns of nutrition and physical activity that can have either positive or negative effects on their physical development in later stages of adulthood. They also begin to make decisions about what career path to follow. At some point during early adulthood, individuals also choose either to marry or remain single, and decide whether or not to start a family. Consider the following example:
Jeff is 23 years old. He recently graduated from college with a business degree and took a managerial position with a midsize company. He likes his coworkers, but often finds himself bored with his work. Although he was active in college, recently he has gained about 10 pounds due to his sedentary job and lack of time to exercise. Jeff broke up with his college girlfriend after graduation, and since then he has dated a few different women, but hasn’t had another serious relationship. Jeff wonders what the remainder of his 20’s and his 30’s will bring.
Based on your reading, prepare a PowerPoint presentation that would help individuals like Jeff set goals related to career, health, and family. The presentations should discuss the relationship between lifestyle choices and health risks. In addition, it should address how factors like personality and attachment may influence both career- and family-related goals. Finally, address diversity in the presentation. Explain how your plan could be adapted to fit the needs of different socioeconomic or ethnic groups.
Your PowerPoint presentation should include an introduction, a conclusion, and detailed speaker’s notes. Include your references on one slide.
Develop a 6–8-slide presentation in PowerPoint format with speaker’s notes. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.ppt.
In order for this assignment to be compatible with TurnItIn, you will need to save your PowerPoint presentation as an Adobe PDF file. To do this, open your presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint. Choose "Save As" from the File menu, then choose "Adobe PDF". Before saving your file, click on the Options button and check the box next to "Convert Speaker Notes." Now choose to save your file. Your speaker notes will be included in your PDF file that you will submit for this assignment.
Note:
If your version of Microsoft PowerPoint does not have the option to include speaker notes, you will need to submit a Microsoft Word document that contains all information from your presentation, including the speaker notes.
By
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
, deliver your assignment to the
M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox
.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Developed logical and structured plan detailing specific ways young adults could set goals in the areas of career, health, and family.
30
Discussed th.
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