This week's learning outcomes focused on analyzing collective bargaining processes and contract negotiations as well as evaluating hazardous workplace conditions and compliance issues. Students were assigned readings on labor relations, collective bargaining, and workplace safety and health. They were to participate in online discussions about contract negotiations and a new safety program. Additionally, students had to write a 3-5 page paper summarizing findings from articles on stress and burnout in the workplace. The instructor provided guidance on labor relations, collective bargaining, workplace safety, and warning signs of troubled employees.
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Summary:
The national interest is examined through a constructivist viewpoint by Weldes, who believes that realist arguments can not accurately explain the actions of the state in international politics. Melde believes that under the realist perspective, the national interest is too vague of a concept for analysts to correctly judge what actions a statesmen should take.In the realist perspective, the national interest also has the fault of the analyst being unaware of what the “national interest” truly is, since it is up to interpretation. Weldes’ constructivist approach claims that national interest are social constructs created by the state to understand their position with respect to the other states. The state creates these constructs to have a better understanding of what their goals are and the obstacles that may appear in the form of other states or other organizations. The social constructs are created as a way to have an understanding of the surroundings of the state. These surroundings can be identified as other states, non-state organizations, social movements, etc. They are then described in relation to their impact to the state, like being a threat, an ally, or neutral.
Key Terms:
National interest: helps to identify what is important in international politics and to legitimize the actions taken by the state in foreign affairs
“Security dilemma”: states remain in inevitable and perpetual competition without the existence of the supra-state
Quasi-causal: not focused on accurate cause and effect; relies on patterns that can be easily noticed and justified
Domino theory: cold war belief that having one state fall to communism will lead to surrounding states following the first one
Articulation: using keywords from the language to attribute to political situations and events; a catchphrase for political terms
Interpellation: generating recognition and identification; creating a national identity to give illusion of unified state towards a common goal
Individuals:
Steve Smith: “the national interest” is a malleable term that can be used to the advantage of any state that uses it as a defense for their actions
Hans Morgenthau: “the national interest” is a term that can be considered the focus of the states’ actions in international politics
Alexander Wendt: uses constructivist perspective; the interpretations of interests and objects dictate how the state will react to different situations, so national interest will have a fixed meaning with boundaries in place that are different from the situations of other states
Week Five Learning Outcomes
This week students will:
1. Analyze collective bargaining processes and the major factors of contract negotiation.
2. Evaluate hazardous conditions and compliance issues.
Readings
Read the following chapters in: A Framework for Human Resource Management:
1. Chapter 9: Managing Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
2. Chapter 10: Protecting Safety and Health
Discussions
To partici ...
Ijciss1 april2612 A STUDY ON CELLULAR SERVICE INDUSTRY ON ITS SERVICE QUALITY...IJMR Journal
The objectives of this paper were to explore reasons why consumers prefer a specific mobile service and to explore the relationship between Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction and Brand Loyalty. The cellular service providers are using different sales promotional methods to attract the customers towards them. For further enhancement, to measure the Customers’ Satisfaction and Service Quality towards Brand Loyalty of cellular service is important. The survey instruments used in the present study to measure Brand Loyalty were Service Quality, Price, Product Quality, Promotional Quality and Customer Satisfaction. Thus the structural equation modeling approach was necessary in order to examine the variables. The findings revealed that reliability, responsiveness in service quality, reasonable price and customer satisfaction leads to brand loyalty towards cellular communication providers. The researcher suggests that proper promotional offer with right service at the right time and enhanced product quality to make the customer satisfied and loyal to the service providers.
Keywords: Service Quality, Price, Product quality, Promotional quality, Customer satisfaction, Service/Brand loyalty.
Unit 8 Assessment Collective BargainingHow does an arbitrator .docxmarilucorr
Unit 8 Assessment Collective Bargaining
How does an arbitrator determine that a company had just cause for taking a disciplinary action? What remedy might an arbitrator choose if a company did not have just cause? Will the process be different if the organization does not have union representation? If so how?
Your response should be at least 300 words in length.
By what means can collective bargaining agreements be enforced? Discuss the five principles that govern the arbitration of grievances under collective bargaining. What measures are utilized in non-union environments?
Your response should be at least 300 words in length.
BHR 4350, Collective Bargaining 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit VIII
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
7. Interpret arbitration of statutory rights in union and non-union cases.
Reading Assignment
Chapter 10:
Unfair Labor Practices and Contract Enforcement
Chapter 12:
The Arbitration Process
Chapter 13:
Comparative Global Industrial Relations
Unit Lesson
Working in either union or nonunion environments, employees have made statements about the way the
company operates in regards to how employees are treated and the overall organization employment
practices. Some of the things that occur within many organizations make employees disgruntled and can lead
to low company morale. When this occurs, many employees either seek other employment opportunities or
look to file complaints about the organization.
Chapter 10 in your textbook provides a great overview of unfair labor practices and contract enforcement in
union environments. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), as with any law, requires effective
enforcement of the collective bargaining agreement. Certain actions taken by employers or unions that violate
the NLRA are known as unfair labor practices. Such acts may be investigated by the NLRB and may also lead
to grievances being filed, mediation, and arbitration (Carrell & Heavrin, 2013). Unfair labor practices can
include, but is not limited to:
1. companies interfering with organizing a bargaining unit,
2. organizing campaign,
3. discrimination against union members, and
4. refusal to bargain (Carrell & Heavrin, 2013).
There are many guidelines set in place that employers and unions should follow; however, unfair labor
practices have been noted on both sides. Tips From the Expert, on the bottom of page 378 and top of page
379 in the textbook, spark interest. This section discusses the most common unfair labor practices unions and
management should avoid and how they can do so. Please be certain to read this section as it provides a
great overview of unfair labor practices from both sides.
With unfair labor practices, companies try to avoid employee walkouts and strikes. This is always a major
concern. As discussed in the previous unit, many organizations have grievance procedures that employees
should ad ...
SummaryThe national interest is examined through a constructivi.docxmattinsonjanel
Summary:
The national interest is examined through a constructivist viewpoint by Weldes, who believes that realist arguments can not accurately explain the actions of the state in international politics. Melde believes that under the realist perspective, the national interest is too vague of a concept for analysts to correctly judge what actions a statesmen should take.In the realist perspective, the national interest also has the fault of the analyst being unaware of what the “national interest” truly is, since it is up to interpretation. Weldes’ constructivist approach claims that national interest are social constructs created by the state to understand their position with respect to the other states. The state creates these constructs to have a better understanding of what their goals are and the obstacles that may appear in the form of other states or other organizations. The social constructs are created as a way to have an understanding of the surroundings of the state. These surroundings can be identified as other states, non-state organizations, social movements, etc. They are then described in relation to their impact to the state, like being a threat, an ally, or neutral.
Key Terms:
National interest: helps to identify what is important in international politics and to legitimize the actions taken by the state in foreign affairs
“Security dilemma”: states remain in inevitable and perpetual competition without the existence of the supra-state
Quasi-causal: not focused on accurate cause and effect; relies on patterns that can be easily noticed and justified
Domino theory: cold war belief that having one state fall to communism will lead to surrounding states following the first one
Articulation: using keywords from the language to attribute to political situations and events; a catchphrase for political terms
Interpellation: generating recognition and identification; creating a national identity to give illusion of unified state towards a common goal
Individuals:
Steve Smith: “the national interest” is a malleable term that can be used to the advantage of any state that uses it as a defense for their actions
Hans Morgenthau: “the national interest” is a term that can be considered the focus of the states’ actions in international politics
Alexander Wendt: uses constructivist perspective; the interpretations of interests and objects dictate how the state will react to different situations, so national interest will have a fixed meaning with boundaries in place that are different from the situations of other states
Week Five Learning Outcomes
This week students will:
1. Analyze collective bargaining processes and the major factors of contract negotiation.
2. Evaluate hazardous conditions and compliance issues.
Readings
Read the following chapters in: A Framework for Human Resource Management:
1. Chapter 9: Managing Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
2. Chapter 10: Protecting Safety and Health
Discussions
To partici ...
Ijciss1 april2612 A STUDY ON CELLULAR SERVICE INDUSTRY ON ITS SERVICE QUALITY...IJMR Journal
The objectives of this paper were to explore reasons why consumers prefer a specific mobile service and to explore the relationship between Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction and Brand Loyalty. The cellular service providers are using different sales promotional methods to attract the customers towards them. For further enhancement, to measure the Customers’ Satisfaction and Service Quality towards Brand Loyalty of cellular service is important. The survey instruments used in the present study to measure Brand Loyalty were Service Quality, Price, Product Quality, Promotional Quality and Customer Satisfaction. Thus the structural equation modeling approach was necessary in order to examine the variables. The findings revealed that reliability, responsiveness in service quality, reasonable price and customer satisfaction leads to brand loyalty towards cellular communication providers. The researcher suggests that proper promotional offer with right service at the right time and enhanced product quality to make the customer satisfied and loyal to the service providers.
Keywords: Service Quality, Price, Product quality, Promotional quality, Customer satisfaction, Service/Brand loyalty.
Unit 8 Assessment Collective BargainingHow does an arbitrator .docxmarilucorr
Unit 8 Assessment Collective Bargaining
How does an arbitrator determine that a company had just cause for taking a disciplinary action? What remedy might an arbitrator choose if a company did not have just cause? Will the process be different if the organization does not have union representation? If so how?
Your response should be at least 300 words in length.
By what means can collective bargaining agreements be enforced? Discuss the five principles that govern the arbitration of grievances under collective bargaining. What measures are utilized in non-union environments?
Your response should be at least 300 words in length.
BHR 4350, Collective Bargaining 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit VIII
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
7. Interpret arbitration of statutory rights in union and non-union cases.
Reading Assignment
Chapter 10:
Unfair Labor Practices and Contract Enforcement
Chapter 12:
The Arbitration Process
Chapter 13:
Comparative Global Industrial Relations
Unit Lesson
Working in either union or nonunion environments, employees have made statements about the way the
company operates in regards to how employees are treated and the overall organization employment
practices. Some of the things that occur within many organizations make employees disgruntled and can lead
to low company morale. When this occurs, many employees either seek other employment opportunities or
look to file complaints about the organization.
Chapter 10 in your textbook provides a great overview of unfair labor practices and contract enforcement in
union environments. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), as with any law, requires effective
enforcement of the collective bargaining agreement. Certain actions taken by employers or unions that violate
the NLRA are known as unfair labor practices. Such acts may be investigated by the NLRB and may also lead
to grievances being filed, mediation, and arbitration (Carrell & Heavrin, 2013). Unfair labor practices can
include, but is not limited to:
1. companies interfering with organizing a bargaining unit,
2. organizing campaign,
3. discrimination against union members, and
4. refusal to bargain (Carrell & Heavrin, 2013).
There are many guidelines set in place that employers and unions should follow; however, unfair labor
practices have been noted on both sides. Tips From the Expert, on the bottom of page 378 and top of page
379 in the textbook, spark interest. This section discusses the most common unfair labor practices unions and
management should avoid and how they can do so. Please be certain to read this section as it provides a
great overview of unfair labor practices from both sides.
With unfair labor practices, companies try to avoid employee walkouts and strikes. This is always a major
concern. As discussed in the previous unit, many organizations have grievance procedures that employees
should ad ...
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A. Sample,
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PHI 2604 CREATING YOUR OUTLINE
A good practice before you write your paper is to create an outline. This should include 1) your thesis statement (main argument), 2) an outline and 3) a works cited page.
Follow the MLA style unless otherwise clarified with the professor.
The outline should be more detailed than just noting a) Introduction, b) argument, c) conclusion. This is too superficial to be helpful for you. Instead consider the main concepts that you will explain, or the main argument you will make and how each of the elements of the paper fit together.
In developing your outline, it may be helpful to keep the following in mind regarding philosophy papers:
"A philosophy paper presents a reasoned defense of some thesis. So a philosophy paper typically does at least one of the following:
• Defends a thesis by offering plausible reasons to support it
• Defends a thesis by showing that arguments against it are unconvincing
• Criticizes a thesis by showing that the arguments for it are unconvincing
• Contrasts two or more views on a given issue and argue for one view over the other."
Source: Bumpus, Ann. “Writing the Philosophy Paper.” Dartmouth University. 2004.
A. Sample
PHI 2604 – Critical Thinking/Ethics
Professor Sample
18th October, 2019
Negative Consequences: Single Use Plastic and Its Detriment to the Greater Good
Environmental pollution is detrimental to non-human well-being and one of the major contributors is the creation of single use plastic, much of which ends up in the oceans. We have all seen the disturbing images of turtles with plastic bags around their necks or whales, sharks and dolphins whose post-mortems reveal stomachs full of plastic debris (Hastings, 209). However, single use plastic is also detrimental to human well-being because, I argue, human health and happiness is only possible within a thriving and healthy environment. In other words, single use plastic is a moral concern. In this paper, I review single use plastic according to the utilitarian principle that we ought “to act according to the greater good for the greater number,” (Bentham, 205) and that we ought to do our utmost to reduce suffering in both human and non-human species. I also consider Bentham’s claim that “one only counts as one” and argue that from a utilitarian perspective, we should dissuade the production of single use plastic.
Outline
I. Thesis (see above)
II. Explanation of plastic pollution and its impact on the oceans and sea life. Include details of human suffering as a “Cascade Effect” of plastic pollution. Include statistics from a valid source and relevant quotes.
III. An explanation of Utilitarianism and how it can be used to argue for the banning of single use plastic. You can explain the framework and how it was developed to guard against ethical egoism and the self-interest of the wealt.
Article on the changing compliance landscape and how the modern scientific approach to designing compliance and ethics program will yield better results.
Covering criminal law. There is often much publicity given to case.docxfaithxdunce63732
Covering criminal law. There is often much publicity given to cases which involve a wrongful conviction or where a guilty party has been allowed to “walk”. However, you should consider that main objective of the U.S. criminal system is to protect the rights of the defendant against those of the larger society. One way this is demonstrated in through the standard of proof in a criminal case which is “beyond a reasonable doubt”.
A major issue you should examine here is criminal law applies to business entities and what individuals will be prosecuted for crimes. After all, a corporation cannot be imprisoned. You should also consider that constitutional safeguards may not apply to a corporation in the same manner as an individual person. In addition, this area may involve whistle-blowing which has become an important part of the corporate governance process.
The next section involves torts and related concepts. When considering torts, you should carefully examine the different classifications in Chapters Seven and Eight. Similar to criminal law, torts contain elements which must be proven in order to the defendant liable for their actions (or lack thereof). The award or damages that are sought are usually monetary are determined on case-by-case basis. In some situations punitive damages can be pursued. If so, the amount of the judgment can be very large and often these cases generate a great deal of media attention.
Most lawsuits involving a tort are settled “out-of-court”. These settlements usually occur right before a scheduled trail and the parties enter into legally binding agreement. Sometimes these are confidential and the defendant (individual or a business) may not actually admit liability. The documents are “sealed” and if either party violates the confidentiality clause it may revoke the agreement. This is sometimes done to protect the image of the plaintiff, the defendant or both.
An area of great importance to business is that of product liability. Before the start of the industrial revolution, the doctrine of “caveat emptor” (“buyer beware”) was the expectation of protection that a buyer had when dealing with injuries caused by a defective product. However, as the business world became more complex and mass production became more commonplace, the law began to change and the field of product liability was born.
In general, there are two ways for an injured party to seek damages in a product liability case. The first is through the traditional use of proving negligence. This requires providing sufficient evidence that each of the four elements exists: 1) that a duty was owed to the plaintiff; 2) that a breach of this duty by the defendant occurred; 3) that the breach was the proximate cause of the plaintiff’s injuries; and 4) that there was actual injury suffered by the plaintiff. Furthermore, the plaintiff may assert a negligence claim against all parties in the distribution chain (manufacturer, distributors, wholesalers, retailers,.
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Letter Formatting
<Insert Date>
<Insert Name of Letter Recipient >
<Insert Name of Company>
<Insert Company Address>
<Insert Company Address>
<Insert Name of Letter Recipient>,
Paragraph 1…Ideas: Introduce the event, make a connection between the event and the
company, and provide a fact about either where the vent will take place or when.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2…Provide additional facts about the event. Examples: a GENERIC overview of
the attendees (examples: families, couples, art enthusiasts, etc.), where or when the
event will take place (whichever was not used in paragraph 1), benefits to attendees,
other exciting facts about the event.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 3…Provide an overview of the sponsorship opportunities. Ideas: monetary
ranges, 3-4 examples of potential benefits, excitement about their potential involvement.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 4…Finish up with a simple and professional closing. Examples: Thank you for
your time and consideration, I look forward to speaking with you soon, I will be in touch
to answer any questions that you may have about the event.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
<Insert Professional Salutation>,
<Insert Your Name>
<Insert Your Title>
MHR 6401, Employment Law 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Discuss the legal significance of the employer-employee relationship.
1.1 Identify the regulation of employer-employee relationship through applicable law and judicial
decision.
1.2 Recognize types of workers and employers, and recognize when an employment relationship
exists.
Course/Unit
Learning Outcomes
Learning Activity
1.1
Unit Lesson
Chapter 1
Unit I Article Critique
1.2
Unit Lesson
Chapter 2
Unit I Article Critique
Reading Assignment
Chapter 1: Overview of Employment Law, pp. 3–33
Chapter 2: The Employment Relationship, pp. 35–63
Unit Lesson
Whether through discussion in the workplace or through your academic work, you likely have heard of the
concept of employment at-will. At its most basic level, being employed at-will means that your employer can
terminate you without cause at any time. Likewise, you can resign your employment at any time for any
reason. The vast majority of employment relationships in the United States are at-will. When jobs are plentiful
and good workers are scarce, it is advantageous for the employee to be able to move ...
Chapter Introduction
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Learning Objectives
The five Learning Objectives below are designed to help improve your understanding. After reading this chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions:
1. What are two different views of the role of business in society?
2. How do duty-based ethical standards differ from outcome-based ethical standards?
3. What is short-term profit maximization, and why does it lead to ethical problems?
4. What are the four steps in the IDDR approach to ethical decision making?
5. What ethical issues might arise in the context of global business transactions?
“New occasions teach new duties.”
James Russell Lowell 1819–1891 (American editor, poet, and diplomat)
One of the most complex issues that businesspersons and corporations face is ethics. Ethics is not as clearly defined as the law, and yet it can substantially impact a firm’s finances and reputation, especially when the firm is involved in a well-publicized scandal. Some scandals arise from conduct that is legal but ethically questionable. At other times, the conduct is both illegal and unethical. Business law and legal environment students must be able to think critically about both legal and ethical issues. As noted in the chapter-opening quotation, “New occasions teach new duties.”
Suppose that Finn Clayborn dropped out of Harvard University to start a company in Silicon Valley that developed and sold finger-prick blood-test kits. Clayborn raised millions from investors by claiming that his new technology would revolutionize blood testing by providing a full range of laboratory tests from a few drops of blood. The kits were marketed as a better alternative to traditional, more expensive lab tests ordered by physicians. They were sold at drugstores for a few dollars each and touted as a way for consumers to test their blood type and monitor their cholesterol, iron, and many other conditions. Within six years, Clayborn and his company were making millions. But complaints started rolling in that the test kits didn’t work and the results were not accurate (because more blood was needed). Numerous consumers, drugstores, and government agencies sued the company for fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. Clayborn’s profitable start-up now faces an uncertain future.
The goal of business ethics is not to stifle innovation. There is nothing unethical about a company selling an idea or technology that is still being developed. In fact, that’s exactly what many successful start-ups do—take a promising idea and develop it into a reality. But businesspersons also need to consider what will happen if new technologies do not work. Do they go ahead with production and sales? What are the ethical problems with putting a product on the market that does not function as advertised? To be sure, there is not always one clear answer to an ethical question. What is clear is that rushing to production and not thinking through ...
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Discussion 1 week 2 Crimes That Harm Business Versus Crimes Committed by Business
Which do you believe presents the greatest threat to civil society: a corporation that commits crimes (e.g., murder, environmental crimes, or bribery), or persons who commit crimes that harm businesses (e.g., embezzlement, fraud, or larceny)? Defend your response, using at least one example from current events.
Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts in a substantive manner. Some ways to do this include the following, though you may choose a different approach, providing your response is substantive:
Review the posts made by your peers. In response to your peers, first identify a non-traditional or creative way in which a corporation might be punished for committing a crime. Then discuss the consequences of implementing that punishment to the example used by your peer.
Respond to Meas Khlaing post
In general, any type of crime being committed will be considered a threat to civil society. In this case, crimes that harm business vs crimes committed by business I would go with the persons who commit crimes that harm businesses is the greatest threat to society today. Not only does this affects the people but the organization structure as well. This can affect the image/reputation of how the consumers do business with that particular organization. Society as a whole, we humans are judgmental creatures and depending on the crime it can affect a lot of things towards that business. However, this all depends on the crime that has been brought up and for society, stakeholder, law regulation to decided what the outcome of the case can be and depending on the case of the crime, paying a simple fine is one option to remedy the situation. For example, Well Fargo sandal with the fraud account being created. According to the NY Times (2018), “Wells Fargo was found by regulators to have systematically created fake customer accounts and misled customers and government officials.” This has caused a lot of problem any many people got away with the scandal and made lots of money from this scheme. Seaquist p. 86, describe fraud are likely to be committed at work and are in one of these six departments: accounting, operations, sales, executive/ upper management, customer service, or purchasing. In the end of this fraud scandal, Well Fargo was fined with a bill as a result of their illegal activities and faced many lawsuits altogether. This also led to the resignation of the CEO at Wells Fargo. Overall, the bank's stable reputation was tarnished by this widespread fraud.
Flitter, E., Appelbaum, B. & Cowley, S. (2018). NY Times. Federal Reserve Shackles Wells Fargo After Fraud Scandal. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/02/business/wells-fargo-federal-reserve.html
Seaquist, G. (2012). Business law for managers [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/
Respond to Mitchell Powell post
When considering corpora ...
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Question 2: Discuss working conditions around the world. What challenges face multinational corporations? What approaches are companies using to establish fair labor standards? Which approaches might work better than others? Please use the below lecture note to guide your response. Minimum of 2 academic references and 1 data for appendix, it could be a graph or table or piechart (2 and half pages NOT double spaced).
Working Conditions around the World
Much of this chapter has focused on the employment relationship, and the legal and ethical norms governing it, in the United States. Workplace institutions differ dramatically around the world. Laws and practices that establish fair wages, acceptable working conditions, and employee rights vary greatly from region to region. As illustrated by the opening example of this chapter that described a Nike contract factory in China, these differences pose a challenge to multinational corporations. By whose standards should these companies operate?
Recent headlines have turned the public’s attention to the problem of sweatshops, factories where employees, sometimes including children, are forced to work long hours at low wages, often under unsafe working conditions. Several well-known companies in addition to Nike, including Wal-Mart, Disney, and McDonald’s, have been criticized for tolerating abhorrent working conditions in their overseas factories or those of their contractors. In recent years, student groups have pressured companies by rallying to prevent their colleges and universities from buying school-logo athletic gear, clothing, and other products made under sweatshop conditions.
Fair Labor Standards
The term labor standards refers to the conditions under which a company’s employees—or the employees of its suppliers, subcontractors, or others in its commercial chain—work. Some believe that labor standards should be universal; that is, companies should conform to common norms across all their operations worldwide. Such universal rules are sometimes called fair labor standards. For example, such standards might include a ban on all child labor, establishment of maximum work hours per week, or a commitment to pay a wage above a certain level. Others think that what is fair varies across cultures and economies, and it is often difficult to set standards that are workable in all settings. For example, in some cultures child labor is more acceptable (or economically necessary) than others. A wage that would be utterly inadequate in one economic setting might seem princely in another. In some countries, unions are legal and common; in others, they are illegal or actively discouraged.
In the face of growing concerns over working conditions overseas, a debate has developed over how best to establish fair labor standards for multinational corporations. Several approaches have emerged.
Voluntary corporate codes of conduct, described in detail in Chapters 6 and 7, can include labor standards that co ...
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`Do assignments as detailed out
NO WIKI for refernces
Please make sure that ALL REFERNCES ARE APA CITED
TB BOOK CITATION:
Dyer, W. G., Jr., Dyer, J. H., & Dyer, W. G. (2013). Team building: Proven strategies for improving team performance (5th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
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_____1.On July 9, Sheb Company sells goods on credit to .docxmelbruce90096
_____1.
On July 9, Sheb Company sells goods on credit to Wooley Company for $5,000, terms 1/10, n/60. Sheb receives payment on July 18. The entry by Sheb on July 18 is:
A)
Cash
5,000
Accounts Receivable
5,000
B)
Cash
5,000
Sales Discounts
50
Accounts Receivable
4,950
C)
Cash
4,950
Sales Discounts
50
Accounts Receivable
5,000
D)
Cash
5,050
Sales Discounts
50
Accounts Receivable
5,000
_____2.
The collection of a $1,000 account after the 2 percent discount period will result in a
A)
debit to Cash for $980.
B)
credit to Accounts Receivable for $1,000.
C)
credit to Cash for $1,000.
D)
debit to Sales Discounts for $20.
_____3.
Gross profit does
not
appear
A)
on a multiple-step income statement.
B)
on a single-step income statement.
C)
to be relevant in analyzing the operation of a merchandiser.
D)
on the income statement if the periodic inventory system is used because it cannot be calculated.
_____4.
During 2014, Parker Enterprises generated revenues of $90,000. The company's expenses were as follows: cost of goods sold of $45,000, operating expenses of $18,000 and a loss on the sale of equipment of $3,000.
Parker's gross profit is
A)
$24,000.
B)
$27,000.
C)
$45,000.
D)
$90,000.
_____5.
At the beginning of September, 2014, Stella Company reported Inventory of $8,000. During the month, the company made purchases of $35,600. At September 30, 2014, a physical count of inventory reported $8,400 on hand. Cost of goods sold for the month is
A)
$35,200.
B)
$35,600.
C)
$36,000.
D)
$43,600.
_____6.
The Freight-In account
A)
increases the cost of merchandise purchased.
B)
is contra to the Purchases account.
C)
is a permanent account.
D)
has a normal credit balance.
______7.
A company purchased inventory as follows:
150 units at $5
350 units at $6
The average unit cost for inventory is
A)
$5.00.
B)
$5.50.
C)
$5.70.
D)
$6.00.
______8.
A company just starting business made the following four inventory purchases in June:
June
1
150 units
$
390
June
10
200 units
585
June
15
200 units
630
June
28
150 units
510
$2,115
A physical count of merchandise inventory on June 30 reveals that there are 250 units on hand. Using the FIFO inventory method, the amount allocated to cost of goods sold for June is
A)
$683.
B)
$825.
C)
$1,290.
D)
$1,432.
PART II — BASIC INVENTORY COMPUTATIONS
(18 points)
9.
Joe Poultry uses a
periodic
inventory system. Its beginning inventory on May 1 consisted of 300 units of Product A at a cost of $6.25 per unit. During May, the following purchases and sales were made.
Purchases
Sales
May
6
300
units at $7.20
May
4
275
units
14
400
units at $9.10
8
300
units
21
100
units at $11.50
22
400
units
28
500
units at $11.80
24
225
units
1,300
1,200
Instructions:
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Conflict and Change
Resources
Discussion and Participation Scoring Guide
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Change is part of our lives. Change is viewed as positive and negative. It is accompanied with excitement and confidence, opportunity, progress, growth, innovation, fear and anxiety, upheaval, threat, and unpredictability. People react to change differently.
Based on the assigned readings, briefly answer the following questions.
List and explain the three approaches to change.
Explain the dynamics of change as you see it.
.
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1.
Which of the following processes addresses when to speak, what to say, and how to organize one's message?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2.
When a speaker uses supporting material based on what he or she has seen or heard, that type of support is called:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3.
When a room is too large, you can enhance the volume of your voice by using:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
4.
A speaker can combat the problem of the audience's limited attention span by:
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
Parallel statements at the same level of importance in the outline are:
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
A simplified drawing or sketch that resembles a more complex object is known as a:
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
When your audience analysis focuses on the perceptual processes of the audience, including their tendencies toward selective exposure and selective attention, you are assessing audience:
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
When asked to deliver a speech for which you are allowed to decide the purpose, you should assess how the:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
9.
Public speaking is a communication process that can best be described as a(n):
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
10.
All of the following are goals of research in preparation for a speech, except:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
11.
Which of the following is not good advice when preparing to deliver your speech?
a.
b.
c.
d.
12.
When group reports are presented orally to others, the occasion is called:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
13.
What is an internal summary?
a.
b.
c.
d.
14.
Which element of the body in delivery not only helps communicate effectively to the audience, but also provides feedback to the speaker regarding the audience's response to the speech?
a.
b.
c.
d.
15.
In order to respond appropriately to the rhetorical situation, you need to develop a(n) __________ that identifies the purpose of your speech.
a.
b.
c.
d.
16.
Informative strategies ask listeners to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
17.
When analyzing the four factors of the rhetorical situation, which of the following characteristics is a concern for the speaker?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
18.
Careful listening relies on two techniques:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
19.
The process of invention involves:
a.
b.
c.
d.
20.
When a speech is well-suited to the expectations of a particular occasion, it has the quality of:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
21.
The principle of the residues pattern of arrangement is best reflected in which of the following phrases?
a.
b.
c.
d.
22.
Which of the following conditions give rise to deliberative speaking?
a.
b.
c.
d.
23.
Which of the following resources does not help to create vividness in a speech?
a.
b.
c.
d.
24.
Which of the following represent the two types of testimony?
a.
b.
c.
d.
25.
Which type of outline is made simple and brief to provide a memory aid while delivering the speech?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
26.
Organization is important for all of the following reasons, except:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
27.
Hearing is the __________ sounds.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
28.
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Choose an English Romantic writer (William Wordsworth)
Choose a work by that writer as the focus of your research (Tintern Abbey)
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3. What is short-term profit maximization, and why does it lead to ethical problems?
4. What are the four steps in the IDDR approach to ethical decision making?
5. What ethical issues might arise in the context of global business transactions?
“New occasions teach new duties.”
James Russell Lowell 1819–1891 (American editor, poet, and diplomat)
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Much of this chapter has focused on the employment relationship, and the legal and ethical norms governing it, in the United States. Workplace institutions differ dramatically around the world. Laws and practices that establish fair wages, acceptable working conditions, and employee rights vary greatly from region to region. As illustrated by the opening example of this chapter that described a Nike contract factory in China, these differences pose a challenge to multinational corporations. By whose standards should these companies operate?
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_____1.
On July 9, Sheb Company sells goods on credit to Wooley Company for $5,000, terms 1/10, n/60. Sheb receives payment on July 18. The entry by Sheb on July 18 is:
A)
Cash
5,000
Accounts Receivable
5,000
B)
Cash
5,000
Sales Discounts
50
Accounts Receivable
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C)
Cash
4,950
Sales Discounts
50
Accounts Receivable
5,000
D)
Cash
5,050
Sales Discounts
50
Accounts Receivable
5,000
_____2.
The collection of a $1,000 account after the 2 percent discount period will result in a
A)
debit to Cash for $980.
B)
credit to Accounts Receivable for $1,000.
C)
credit to Cash for $1,000.
D)
debit to Sales Discounts for $20.
_____3.
Gross profit does
not
appear
A)
on a multiple-step income statement.
B)
on a single-step income statement.
C)
to be relevant in analyzing the operation of a merchandiser.
D)
on the income statement if the periodic inventory system is used because it cannot be calculated.
_____4.
During 2014, Parker Enterprises generated revenues of $90,000. The company's expenses were as follows: cost of goods sold of $45,000, operating expenses of $18,000 and a loss on the sale of equipment of $3,000.
Parker's gross profit is
A)
$24,000.
B)
$27,000.
C)
$45,000.
D)
$90,000.
_____5.
At the beginning of September, 2014, Stella Company reported Inventory of $8,000. During the month, the company made purchases of $35,600. At September 30, 2014, a physical count of inventory reported $8,400 on hand. Cost of goods sold for the month is
A)
$35,200.
B)
$35,600.
C)
$36,000.
D)
$43,600.
_____6.
The Freight-In account
A)
increases the cost of merchandise purchased.
B)
is contra to the Purchases account.
C)
is a permanent account.
D)
has a normal credit balance.
______7.
A company purchased inventory as follows:
150 units at $5
350 units at $6
The average unit cost for inventory is
A)
$5.00.
B)
$5.50.
C)
$5.70.
D)
$6.00.
______8.
A company just starting business made the following four inventory purchases in June:
June
1
150 units
$
390
June
10
200 units
585
June
15
200 units
630
June
28
150 units
510
$2,115
A physical count of merchandise inventory on June 30 reveals that there are 250 units on hand. Using the FIFO inventory method, the amount allocated to cost of goods sold for June is
A)
$683.
B)
$825.
C)
$1,290.
D)
$1,432.
PART II — BASIC INVENTORY COMPUTATIONS
(18 points)
9.
Joe Poultry uses a
periodic
inventory system. Its beginning inventory on May 1 consisted of 300 units of Product A at a cost of $6.25 per unit. During May, the following purchases and sales were made.
Purchases
Sales
May
6
300
units at $7.20
May
4
275
units
14
400
units at $9.10
8
300
units
21
100
units at $11.50
22
400
units
28
500
units at $11.80
24
225
units
1,300
1,200
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Discussion and Participation Scoring Guide
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Change is part of our lives. Change is viewed as positive and negative. It is accompanied with excitement and confidence, opportunity, progress, growth, innovation, fear and anxiety, upheaval, threat, and unpredictability. People react to change differently.
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List and explain the three approaches to change.
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1.
Which of the following processes addresses when to speak, what to say, and how to organize one's message?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2.
When a speaker uses supporting material based on what he or she has seen or heard, that type of support is called:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3.
When a room is too large, you can enhance the volume of your voice by using:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
4.
A speaker can combat the problem of the audience's limited attention span by:
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
Parallel statements at the same level of importance in the outline are:
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
A simplified drawing or sketch that resembles a more complex object is known as a:
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
When your audience analysis focuses on the perceptual processes of the audience, including their tendencies toward selective exposure and selective attention, you are assessing audience:
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
When asked to deliver a speech for which you are allowed to decide the purpose, you should assess how the:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
9.
Public speaking is a communication process that can best be described as a(n):
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
10.
All of the following are goals of research in preparation for a speech, except:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
11.
Which of the following is not good advice when preparing to deliver your speech?
a.
b.
c.
d.
12.
When group reports are presented orally to others, the occasion is called:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
13.
What is an internal summary?
a.
b.
c.
d.
14.
Which element of the body in delivery not only helps communicate effectively to the audience, but also provides feedback to the speaker regarding the audience's response to the speech?
a.
b.
c.
d.
15.
In order to respond appropriately to the rhetorical situation, you need to develop a(n) __________ that identifies the purpose of your speech.
a.
b.
c.
d.
16.
Informative strategies ask listeners to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
17.
When analyzing the four factors of the rhetorical situation, which of the following characteristics is a concern for the speaker?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
18.
Careful listening relies on two techniques:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
19.
The process of invention involves:
a.
b.
c.
d.
20.
When a speech is well-suited to the expectations of a particular occasion, it has the quality of:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
21.
The principle of the residues pattern of arrangement is best reflected in which of the following phrases?
a.
b.
c.
d.
22.
Which of the following conditions give rise to deliberative speaking?
a.
b.
c.
d.
23.
Which of the following resources does not help to create vividness in a speech?
a.
b.
c.
d.
24.
Which of the following represent the two types of testimony?
a.
b.
c.
d.
25.
Which type of outline is made simple and brief to provide a memory aid while delivering the speech?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
26.
Organization is important for all of the following reasons, except:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
27.
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Your paper should be a literary essay in which you present a combina.docxmelbruce90096
Your paper should be a literary essay in which you present a combination of primary and secondary research. Use MLA style for formatting (margins, spacing, numbering pages, heading, title etc.) and citing sources (parenthetical notes and works cited page)
Choose an English Romantic writer (William Wordsworth)
Choose a work by that writer as the focus of your research (Tintern Abbey)
Analyze and interpret the work to plan our approach to it and do some preliminary reading to evaluate the topic.
8 pages 4 secondary sources
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If your informant describes how her peers treat her differently because her father is an important film star, this is termed her __________ status.
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Your paper should address the following questionsWhen you hear th.docxmelbruce90096
Your paper should address the following questions:
When you hear the word “scientist” what do you envision? Which famous people or characters from the media come into your mind? What characteristics do they have in common? Discuss at least three characteristics of your vision of a scientist.
Has your image of what a scientist does and how they look changed over time? If so, how has this changed and what influenced you?
Are fictional scientists usually the heroes, villains, or a combination of the two? Provide at least two detailed examples to support your position.
How is science portrayed in fictional media (television shows, movies, music, books, etc.)? Is it seen as a positive, negative, or neutral force in the world? Give specific examples supporting your position.
Do you think the portrayal of scientists in the various forms of media influences how society views people in this profession? Why, or why not?
Can the portrayal of science in media influence how certain research and technology is viewed, and accepted, by the general public (e.g., cloning)?
Your Final Project should be written in an essay format, with an introduction and conclusion. The paper will require you to include details from research including the course materials and sources you locate on your own. Use APA format to cite your sources of information, both within parenthetical citations and also within a reference page at the end of the project.
Basic Writing Expectations:
A minimum of 1,500 words, not counting the title or reference pages
At least 3 academic resources utilized
Include a title page, double space, font size 10 or 12
Include a highly developed viewpoint/thesis, purpose, and exceptional content
Demonstrate superior organization: use logic
Free of grammar and spelling errors
No evidence of plagiarism.
Note:
no more than 10% of your paper should be direct quotes
Use the APA style for all in-text citations, references, and body of paper
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Your Final Project from this course will enable you to compare cultu.docxmelbruce90096
Your Final Project from this course will enable you to compare cultural viewpoints toward death and dying in Western society to those in other parts of the world.
Final Project Information
Overview
Your Final Project will be a medium-length essay in which you address the cultural viewpoints toward death and dying in Western society and compare these to the perspectives toward death and dying in other parts the world. As the course content will point out, much about the Western response to death and dying amplifies the process of grief and bereavement, perhaps unnecessarily. In the West, death is something that is denied and, in many ways, is something that people seem ill-equipped to deal with once the event occurs or is imminent. Your job in this paper will be to put on your social scientist cap and offer “cultural solutions” to the way that death and dying is dealt with in Western society.
Assignment
Based on your own independent research in which you compare the cultural beliefs toward death and dying in Western societies to those in Eastern societies such as China, Vietnam, Japan, and so forth, write an essay that addresses the following points:
Describe in detail the major differences between the Western viewpoint toward death and dying and those in these Eastern societies (you may focus on one country, such as China, or talk about Eastern societies more generally). Be sure to describe the rituals involved with the process of death and dying, the various technologies, or anything that helps explain these differences.
Give one specific example of a famous case of death and dying in Western society that demonstrates some of the problems or dysfunctions of the Western viewpoint (examining cases in the media, for example, will be a great place to start!).
Finally, conclude your final paper with a detailed commentary about what we can do to change the cultural beliefs toward death and dying in Western societies in a way that makes us less afraid of the dying process. Be very specific in your commentary.
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Your Final Paper is to be a comprehensive research study on one of t.docxmelbruce90096
Your Final Paper is to be a comprehensive research study on one of the following public policy topics:
Environmental Concerns
Immigration
Health Care
Primary and Secondary Public Education
Social Security
Welfare
Your analysis of the topic will include:
The scope and nature of the public policy problem.
How the problem came to public and political awareness.
The evolution of related public policy.
Level of government and the actors involved.
The intergovernmental structure and political concerns.
Conflicting public opinion and impact on policy solutions.
The approaches to policy formulation, adoption, and evaluation.
The suggested policy direction (continuation, change or termination) and future impact.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (including title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at six to ten scholarly sources, including a minimum of four from the Ashford University Library.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center
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Your director is not aware of the involvement of the Department of H.docxmelbruce90096
Your director is not aware of the involvement of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with private enterprise and has requested an information paper that provides her with an explanation about why this is important and how the DHS engages private enterprise in the protection of critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR). Provide at least 1 example of each program that addresses state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments, private enterprises, and individuals in the following DHS mission areas:
Prevention
Response
Recovery
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YOull need to know The purpose of this research is to focus atte.docxmelbruce90096
YOu'll need to know:
The purpose of this research is to focus attention on how to help newly brought children adapt to the new environment at the child care, given that the children have never been to such environments before.
Content Expectations
Forms of Data (1.5 Points
): In two-to-three paragraphs, describe the multiple forms of data that you will collect (observations, interviews, artifacts, etc.) and how this information will inform your research.
Value of Data (2.5 Points):
In two-to-three paragraphs, explain the value of the selected forms of data and how this information will inform the focus and research questions.
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Your draft should establish and develop a single thesis [or co.docxmelbruce90096
Your draft should establish and develop a single thesis [or controlling idea], develop in parts. You may also write from the earlier handout on an author you haven’t yet written about.
Gandhi’s “Economic and Moral Progress” suggests that morality and economic prosperity do not go hand in hand. In fact, he argues, oftentimes, one loses one’s morality when one becomes wealthy. Do you agree with Gandhi? Does wealth correlate with immorality? Yes or no. Explain by referring to passages from the essay.
Compare David Suzuki’s understanding of interdependence [interconnectedness] with Ricard and Thuan’s.
Discuss the ways in which Gandhi supports his argument—first with historical examples, then with famous people, then by using the writing of a famous scientist. Is his essay more effective as he adds this type of support?
Desmond Tutu describes South Africa’s decision to seek a middle path between two extremes. What are these extremes and what is this middle path? Is Tutu right in arguing for this road down the middle?
Compare Desmond Tutu’s “middle path” with the teachings of Lao Tzu. Does Lao Tzu advocate a similar position? You might include other famous historical figures who’ve argued a similar position.
David Suzuki’s “The Sacred Balance” appears to be in two parts: first, he identifies the problem in three parts, then he identifies the solution in three parts. What is the essential problem and what is Suzuki’s solution?
Tom Shadyac’s film, “I Am” has a central thesis and advocates a certain solution. What is the basic thesis of the film and what is the solution or solution[s] he advocates? What’s the basic problem and what’s the answer? And how does he convince the audience of these truths?
Kenzaburo Oe develops a very smart and very controversial thesis. What is his thesis and what exactly does he refer to in an attempt to develop, support that thesis.
Kenzaburo Oe discusses the Great Flood [Noah] at the end of his essay and identifies something very troubling about the Western mind. What is this thing he is identifying here? How does it relate to the overall theme of the essay [man’s inhumanity to man]?
Rachel Carson’s “Obligation to Endure” identifies large increases in human populations that create conditions in which insects and other forms of life must be controlled. Name a few of these patterns of behavior that cause an increase in the amount of insects among us.
Identify Rachel Carson’s thesis and her solution. What’s the problem she outlines and what does she propose we do?
How do Carson’s ideas seem to influence David Suzuki? Are they on to the same problems? How are they similar or different?
Plato’s Gorgias is a discussion of the problem of rhetoric and the need for conversation. What is rhetoric, according to Plato, and why is it so dangerous? Does he convince the reader that discourse [words] can be used inappropriately and in dangerous ways?
Discuss any of the questions that follow the readings [Understa.
Your company has just hired your foreign friend to work in a middle-.docxmelbruce90096
Your company has just hired your foreign friend to work in a middle-management position. Since you have lived in the United States for many years, your friend believes that you understand job coaching for a traditional American company. She wants to work with you and has many questions—some of which concern the manner in which cultural nuances related to religious customs, verbal and nonverbal communication, etc. may affect leadership roles.
Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:
Recommend whether or not your friend should insert herself as a coach from the beginning. Provide a rationale for your response.
Determine two (2) conflicts that could possibly arise as a result of asking people to work on days of religious significance. Propose concrete solutions for these two (2) possible conflicts.
Determine whether or not cultural quirks could restrain the foreign manager from expressing his or her ideas readily. Provide a rationale for your response.
Determine two (2) actions that you can take in order to prepare yourself and your friend to become multicultural leaders. Provide two (2) examples to support your response.
Predict two (2) major conflicts that may arise out of nonverbal communication misunderstandings (e.g., words misinterpreted, hand gestures, looks, shoulder shrugs, names of objects, etc.). Suggest two (2) actions that your friend could take in order to diffuse these types of misunderstandings and thus make the workplace more harmonious. Justify your response.
Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.
Please DO NOT use "I, me, you, us, or we" in the research paper.
Please include a introduction paragraph.
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.
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Your boss has asked you to write a Project Management Plan. Your pla.docxmelbruce90096
Your boss has asked you to write a Project Management Plan. Your plan should contain the following sections:
Initiating
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing
In addition, your plan should touch upon the following components:
Integration
Cost
Human resources
Stakeholder management
Scope
Quality
Communications
Time
Procurement
Risk management
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Your boss has chosen you to give a presentation to a number of forei.docxmelbruce90096
Your boss has chosen you to give a presentation to a number of foreign officials (We have Chosen Italy) regarding the United States Federal Reserve System. These officials are very interested in doing business in the United States, but they would like to learn more about the Federal Reserve and how it operates as compared to the official's home country.
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Your instructor will provide a list of countries from which you may select as the home country of the "foreign officials".
Develop
a 3- to 4-slide Microsoft
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PowerPoint
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presentation including detailed speaker notes.
Incorporate
any feedback from peer review discussion.
Address
the following questions and include a notes page which contains the write-up portion to each question:
How does monetary policy aim to avoid inflation?
How does monetary policy control the money supply?
How does a stimulus program (through the money multiplier) affect the money supply?
Format
consistent with APA guidelines including a reference slide.
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your assignment is to submit a presentation on Native-American liter.docxmelbruce90096
your assignment is to submit a presentation on Native-American literature. You may choose ONE of the stories below..
"The Shawl"
"The Years of My Birth"
Here are the specifications for the assignment:
1. Please submit your presentation to the Presentation Drop Box under Module 4 Hispanic-American Literature. The deadline is 12/05.
2. Your presentation will consist of a PowerPoint or Prezi. The format MUST allow for video clips to be incorporated. In order to fulfill the oral communication component of this course, you will videotape yourself speaking onto a camera or record yourself speaking. Please submit an mp3 file, not a wave file, and include this video or audio clip in your presentation. Audio is required.
3. The presentation should include:
A. First slide with your name and the story or poem you selected for your presentation.
B. Slides that show your research of a minimum of 3 facts or statistics that help enhance our understanding of Native American/ Hispanic/ African-American literature, culture, history, or traditions (depending on your last name, you will focus on one of these types of literature. Please see above). Please explain HOW these 3 facts relate to the story or poem you chose to discuss. Please provide MLA citation regarding where the facts and statistics came from (URL or article you found).
B. Please include one video clip of the author and/or historic event related to the poem or story you are presenting on.
C. Please present 2 ways in which the story or poem you chose relates to ONE literary criticism theory.
(Please see Introduction to Literary Analysis Folder under Content.) You can do this orally in video and/or audio.
D. Please audiotape yourself for 5 minutes speaking to us about the literary theory that applies to the story or poem you have chosen for your presentation. This video or audio clip should be included with your presentation or prezi.
F. On the video of yourself, please ask one question you have about the story or poem and provide a possible answer.
This presentation will be graded on:
-- complete information required
-- clarity of oral presentation
-- use of video and/or audio
-- research and explanation of literary theoy
-- analysis of story or poem.
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Your assignment is to report on TWO cultural experience visits y.docxmelbruce90096
Your assignment is to report on TWO "cultural experience" visits you make during this term. After each visit, write a 500-800 word report about the visit and what you learned.
Your instructor may modify this assignment.
Instructions
For your two reports, attend two different venues from this list.
art museum or sculpture garden
significant or notable architectural site (if there is explanatory material there to help you understand it)
music concert
theater play
poetry reading or spoken word performance
dance performance
religious service, ceremony or ritual for a religion very different from yours, if you practice (for instance, if you are Christian, you may not go to another Christian denomination's service)
other displays or performances may be acceptable. Check with your instructor for approval beforehand.
Restrictions: The experience should be done in person. If this is impossible, contact the instructor to arrange for alternatives. You may not report on a cultural experience from prior to this class.
Write a report after each cultural experience (Cultural Experience Report #1 and #2).
Each report should include the following information. Include photos or links that help convey the information. As always, be sure to document all sources you consult in preparing your work.
Name and location of the museum, site, or performance event. If there is on-line information about the site or performance, include a link.
Type of museum, site or event. For example, is it a portrait museum, a poetry slam, an outdoor Shakespeare festival performance? If you attended a performance, name the performer or the piece. Be specific about what you attended, when, and where.
Briefly describe the general setting.
Describe at least one aspect of the experience that you found especially interesting. For example, you might write about a particular work of art, cultural artifact, song, dance section, scene in a play, costumes or lighting, a particular actor or vocalist, etc. Explain what impressed you, and why. Your reaction can be positive or negative, as long as you offer an explanation.
Identify and use at least two things you've learned in class in your essay. For example, if you visit a museum, you might point out the architectural style, discuss an artist you've learned about in the course, or tie your experience to a class discussion.
Reflect on the relevance--if any--of your experience to your everyday life. How did the experience engage your feelings or emotions, if at all? What does this tell you about human culture, or about yourself?
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your article must be a research article You can tell it is a researc.docxmelbruce90096
your article must be a research article You can tell it is a research journal article, and not just an editorial article, because a research article will have the
7 parts of a research article
(i.e.
Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, References
). Once you have chosen your research journal article, then write up a 3-4 page analysis of your chosen research article answering the questions in the
“Reading a Research Article”
(attached to this page)
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Your administrator has come to you for information for a present.docxmelbruce90096
Your administrator has come to you for information for a presentation regarding electronic health records to the Board of Directors at your facility. Your administrator wants you to explain what the difference between ICD-9/ICD-10 and SNOMed as related to the EHRs. What would you tell them and what 2 primary points would you want to identify and why?
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Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Week Five Learning Outcomes This week students will1. Analy.docx
1. Week Five Learning Outcomes
This week students will:
1. Analyze collective bargaining processes and the major factors
of contract negotiation.
2. Evaluate hazardous conditions and compliance issues.
Readings
Read the following chapters in: A Framework for Human
Resource Management:
1. Chapter 9: Managing Labor Relations and Collective
Bargaining
2. Chapter 10: Protecting Safety and Health
Discussions
To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this
week's Discussion link in the left navigation:
1. Contract Negotiations
Answer the questions to the case, "Negotiating with the Writers
Guild of America," at the end of Chapter 9. Explain your
answers in 200 words. Respond to at least two of your fellow
students' postings.
2. The New Safety Program
Answer the questions to the case, "The New Safety Program,"
at the end of Chapter 10. Explain your answers in 200 words.
Respond to at least two of your fellow students' postings.
Assignments
To complete this assignment, go to this week's Assignment link
in the left navigation:
Stress and Burnout
Find at least two articles through ProQuest that examines the
problems, both to the organization and its employees, associated
with stress and burnout. Summarize your findings in a 3-5 page
2. paper. Be sure to properly cite your resources using APA style.
INSTRUCTOR Guidance-
Week 4 in Review
There are inherent risks in allowing emotional influences to
facilitate one's decision, especially when attempting to balance
moral and legal aspects of a situation. Ethics and integrity are
certainly at the forefront in regard to how Black will approach a
viable solution. In the short term, honesty can be quite
expensive. Many people do the right thing just because it is the
right thing to do.
The Paycheck Fairness Act is another step in the right
direction. As many have noted, the journey has been a long one,
but the journey continues. "Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.)
and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) reintroduced the
Paycheck Fairness Act. The bill would provide a much-needed
update to the Equal Pay Act of 1963 by closing some of the
loopholes that have made the law less effective over time. So
while the Ledbetter Act gave employees back their day in court
to challenge a wage gap, the Paycheck Fairness Act would give
employees the legal tools they need to challenge the wage gap
itself." http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-a-
budget/279603-our-journey-is-not-complete-equal-pay-requires-
passage-of-paycheck-fairness-act#ixzz2Rf2EJWoY
It would seem the accounting practices opened the door for the
leaders to do the wrong. As Dessler (2011) explained ". . . the
lack of accounting transparency enabled the company's
managers to make Enron's financial performance look better
than it actually was" (p. 258). This lack of good accounting
methods is really where the problems began, yet so many people
overlook it. Why? It is too easy to blame leadership. It would
seem that the leaders at Enron rejected the "key fundamentals of
accounting", which includes it being "guided by principles,
standards, concepts and assumptions . . . [as well as positive
ethical decisions]" (Ashford University, 2007, p.8). Accounting
methods void of such key principles was at the root of Enron's
downfall, and the leaders utilized it to further their unethical
3. and immoral decisions.
Ashford University. (2007). MBA essentials: Accounting,
finance, economics. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Dessler, G. (2011). A framework for human resource
management. (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice
Hall, Inc.
In a study reported by LiveScience.com and originally
published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, "the
researchers asked a group of people if they considered
themselves moral, and if they would cheat on a test. The people
who said they would never cheat described themselves as very
moral -- no surprise there. But the people who said they would
indeed cheat also described themselves as very moral"
(McManus, 2008). http://responsibility-
project.libertymutual.com/blog/a-moral-identity-
crisis#fbid=gk4D29atSPj
One must assess what role subcultures had on Enron's ultimate
path. Access the following link
(http://www.thesustainableworkforce.org/index.php/research-
outputs/articles/item/65-the-role-of-organizational-subcultures-
and-employment-modes-in-the-translation-of-hr-strategy-into-
hr-practice), an article titled The Role of Organizational
Subcultures and Employment Modes in the Translation of HR
Strategy into HR Practice.
Sustainable Workforce; Palthe, J. & Kossek, E. 2003. The role
of organizational subcultures and employment modes in the
translation of HR strategy into HR practice, Journal of
Organizational Change Management, 16(2): 287-308.
Week 5 Instructors GuidanceLabor Relations refers to the
ongoing interactions between management and employees.
"Labor relations includes employees’, employers’ and unions’
legally protected activities, unfair labor and management
practices, union organizing activities, union recognition and
representation elections, collective bargaining and union
contract administration"
4. (http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/laborrelations/Pages/LaborR
elIntro.aspx). Commonly associated with unionization, a
multitude if issues result from the practice of labor relations,
including:
The organization of unions
Union recognition
Election of union officials
Certification and decertification
Authorization and deauthorization.
The relationships are complex and often adversarial. Where one
stands on unionization is often attributable to one's position in
the organization, the industry itself and an exhaustive list of
internal and external factors. Unions were undoubtedly the
result of years of abusive practices by organizations in a time
where manufacturing was the dominant economic force. Labor
relations became highly regulated and subject to collective
bargaining agreements and dispute resolution. Many laws were
enacted (National Labor Relations Act; Labor Management
Relations Act; Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure
Act to name a few) to facilitate and control the interactions.
Unionization has seen a clear decline nationally, which has led
many unions to seek membership in developing countries. This
move has created both benefits and problems.
Workplace Safety and Health
Workplace safety is an area of great concern and focus in the
field of HR. It seems every day there is another instance of
workplace violence or reports of injury resulting from
accidental or negligence activities -- all of which adds in most
cases to further laws in an attempt to create a safe work
environment. Read the following for the "Latest News" in
regard to safety and security:
http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/safetysecurity/Pages/default.
aspx.
5. Work place safety is at the forefront of HR topics in light of the
recent (and ongoing) instances of workplace violence.
Monitoring the work environment is a critical aspect of
avoidance and detection. Here is a list of important
considerations that identifies warning signs and possible
appropriate actions:
Warning signs of troubled employees:
Employees usually don’t “snap”; indicators of problems tend to
build up over time. Here are some indicators that often precede
critical incidents: 1) increased tension at work, 2) increased use
of alcohol or drugs, 3) increased absenteeism, 4) poor
appearance or hygiene, 5) depression/withdrawal, 6) violation
of company policies, 7) severe mood swings or unstable
responses to problems, 8) anger or rage, 9) paranoia, 10)
bringing personal problems to work, 11) talking about weapons
or violence, 12) suicidal comments, 13) pending discipline or
termination.
Some training steps/preventive measures
1) Every company should have a zero tolerance policy on
threats and violence.
2) If employees sense something, they should be encouraged
to say something to supervisors, a tip line, their EAP, or a crisis
team.
3) If an employee is terminated, all other employees should
know right away that Joe is no longer with the company.
4) All employees should be aware of a “code word” alert
that can be shared by PA, phone, or other methodologies.
5) All employees should be trained in “what if” scenarios.
WEEK 5 RESPONSES---Disc. 1
Michael Henderson
6/26/2013 5:28:42 PM
The producers said the WGA was not bargaining in good faith.
6. What did they mean by that, and do you think the evidence is
sufficient to support the claim? In good faith, to me, means that
these two entities should have dealt with each other honestly
and fairly in regards to the current contract. According to the
book “Good-faith bargaining means that proposals are matched
with counterproposals and that both parties make every
reasonable effort to arrive at an agreement. It does not mean
that either party is compelled to agree to a proposal. Nor does it
require that either party make any specific concessions
(although as a practical matter, some may be necessary)”
(Dessler pg.276). The producers were the ones withholding
information about the revenue increases from 2000-2006 so that
would make for them not acting in good faith. However, the
two parties had met numerous times to come to an agreement
over the current contract and nothing was done. The WGA
threatened strikes which would further delay any feasible
outcome. It is two sided. The WGA, in my opinion, has more
of a reason to say that the producers did not act in good faith
due to the withholding of information.
The WGA did eventually strike. What tactics could the
producers have used to fight back once the strike began? What
tactics do you think the WGA used? “A strike is a withdrawal
of labor” (Dessler pg.281). The strike in question is an
economic strike. I assume in this case the producers are sort of
like management over the WGA. “Employers can make several
responses when they become the object of a strike. One is to
shut down the affected area and thus halt their operations until
the strike is over. A second alternative is to contract out work
during the duration of the strike in order to blunt the effects of
the strike on the employer. A third alternative is for the
employer to continue operations, perhaps using supervisors and
other nonstriking workers. A fourth alternative is the hiring of
replacements for the strikers. In an economic strike, such
replacements can be deemed permanent and would not have to
be let go to make room for strikers who decided to return to
work. If the strike were an unfair labor practice strike, the
7. strikers would be entitled to return to their jobs if the employer
makes an unconditional offer for them to do so” (Dessler
pg.281). Any of these options would make come sort of change
in the stagnant situation both parties were dealing with,
however, coming to an agreement would be the most suitable
for both involved.
This was a conflict between professional and creative people
(the WGA) and TV and movie producers. Do you think the
conflict was therefore different in any way than are the conflicts
between, say, the auto workers or Teamsters unions against auto
and trucking companies? Why? I think the two are one in the
same. It is a struggle between workers and management.
Unions are around to protect workers’ rights, wages and
working conditions. This scenario is not different because it
involves writers and producers.
What role (with examples, please) did negotiating skills seem to
play in the WGA-producers negotiations? The negotiation on
both sides of the spectrum was an attempt at ‘Win Lose” by
both parties. The producers knew that if they changed the
contract to a profit splitting system, they would make more
money because of the increase in revenue from advertising. The
writers knew this and so the negotiation begins. Had the writers
not been aware of this revenue increase, the producers may have
gotten away with changing to contract to their advantage.
Negotiation has nothing to do with withholding information,
however, that withholding may have work to the advantage of
the producers. The writers used a strike as a form of
negotiation and also, according to the producers, did not put
much time into the meeting held to come to an agreement.
Therefore, dishonestly and game playing came into play more so
than any negotiating in my opinion and both parties were out for
themselves.
Dessler, G. (2011). A Framework for Human Resource
Management (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice
Hall. ISBN: 9780132556378.
8. Instructor DeYoung
6/27/2013 4:26:06 AM
The producer’s argument that WGA was not bargaining in good
faith is a fair one just given the definition of good faith
bargaining. Dessler defines good faith bargaining as “proposals
that are matched with counter-proposals and that both parties
make every reasonable effort to arrive at an agreement”
(Dessler, 2011, p. 276). The evidence of WGA’s lack of good
faith bargaining is shown by their silence at 6 cross table
meetings as well as the time that they left the table of one of the
bargaining meetings after only one hour. This behavior does
not show good faith attempts to reach a compromise.
SUPPOSITION: There is no conflict different between the two
because good faith bargaining refers to the duty of the parties to
meet and negotiate at reasonable times with willingness to reach
agreement on matters within the scope of representation.
Do you feel the bold content above is sufficiently measurable to
assess good faith bargaining?
David Teeter
6/26/2013 6:42:31 PM
1. The producers said the WGA was not bargaining in good
faith. What did they mean by that, and do you think the
evidence is sufficient to support the claim?
The two groups had met for negotiations six times within no
movement. “We have had six across the table sessions and
there was only silence and stonewalling from the WGA
leadership” (Dessler, 2011, p. 288). “… the producers claimed
that the WGA negotiation committee left one meeting after less
than an hour at the bargaining table” (Dessler, 2011, p. 288).
9. 2. The WGA did eventually strike. What tactics could the
producers have used to fight back once the strike began?
The producers had a number of tactics they had at their
deposal. The could have “shut down the affected Area”;
“contract out work”; continue operations, perhaps using
supervisors and other non-striking workers”; “hiring
replacements”; “lock outs”; and “injunctions” (Dessler, 2011, p.
280).
What tactics do you think the WGA used?
The WGA kept negotiations continuing getting closer to the
current contract expiration. Also, “in a separate set of
negotiations, the Directors Guild of America reached an
agreement with the producers that addressed many of the issues
that the writers were focusing on, such as how to divide the new
media income” (Dessler, 2011, p. 288) This had an effect of
placing pressure on the producers. Also, it gave a template for
the WGA.
3. This was a conflict between professional and creative
people (the WGA) and TV and movie producers. Do you think
the conflict was therefore different in any way than are the
conflicts between, say, the auto workers or Teamsters unions
against auto and trucking companies? Why?
The basic points were the same between the WGA and the
producers as with the Teamsters unions and the auto and
trucking companies. Both groups address “wages, hours, rest
periods, layoffs, transfers, benefits, and severance pay”
(Dessler, 2011, p. 277) as required by the National Labor
Relations Act.
4. What role (with examples, please) did negotiating skills
seem to play in the WGA-producers negotiations?
In the beginning, there were no negotiating skills other than to
meet. Each side had “clear objectives for every bargaining
item” (Dessler, 2011, 278). This was evidence with the largest
issue of how to split income from DVDs, etc. The WGA did
“not hurry” (Dessler, 2011, 278). “Even after meeting six
times, it seemed that , “the parties” only apparent area of
10. agreement is that no real bargaining has yet to occur” (Dessler,
2011, 278). Each side was “well prepared with firm data
supporting your position” (Dessler, 2011, 278). “The producers
said they wanted a profit-splitting system rather than the current
residual system” (Dessler, 2011, 278). There are many other
skills and guidelines which each side used.
David Teeter
Dessler, G. (2011). A framework for human resource
management (sixth edition). Upper Saddler River, NJ, Pearson
Education, Inc.
Jennifer Moore
6/26/2013 6:50:10 PM
The producers said the WGA was not bargaining in good faith.
What did they mean by that, and do you think the evidence is
sufficient to support the claim?
By pushing the deadline as they did, the producers felt it was
not in good faith, because they felt they were attempting to
avoid the deadline at all costs.WGA had primary issues that
needed to be addressed such as writers’ credits, residuals,
education, legislation registration of written materials, and most
important the enforcement of contracts (Morphis, 2012). It is
possible to get the same work done by other writers who are
desperate to get in and write. Some will work for free to be
discovered just to make money. I spoke to my brother in law
who is a writer, he told me that in order to be in the Guild you
have to write a project that is acceptable under the WGA to be
created for it. There is a point system. There has to be 24 points
made in three years, which means that they use highly
experienced writers. The producers of a company would still
hire not so qualified writers if they wanted too at any time. The
11. minimum amount spent just to help get into the WGA is about
$3000 for a sell per writer. Interesting information to say the
least.
The WGA did eventually strike. What tactics could the
producers have used to fight back once the strike began? What
tactics do you think the WGA used?
The producers could have threatened them with just going ahead
and hiring other writers who would jump at the chance to be in
their shoes. Giving another writer the opportunity with less pay
to start would have saved them money and time wasted. WGA
only did the strike in order to win jurisdiction and establish
appropriate residuals for writing in new media and on the
internet (Handler, Nguyen, & Depietri, 2008). There tactics
were obvious. They waited it out for the timeline and when they
did not comply, they picketed and won their case in the end.
This was a conflict between professional and creative people
(the WGA) and TV and movie producers. Do you think the
conflict was therefore different in any way than are the conflicts
between, say, the autoworkers or Teamsters unions against auto
and trucking companies? Why?
Yes, of course. An autoworker or Union worker will not work
free, but a writer would just to get their start in the company. It
is a completely a different scenario.
What position (with examples, please) did negotiating skills
seem to play in the WGA-producers negotiations?
It seems that they used negotiation and collective bargaining as
a tool. Using these tools help keep communication open. Good
faith and observing all agreements is essential for a good
outcome. They tried to come up with strategies to fix the
problem. They had to listen to the issues they had. For example,
focusing on, such as how to divide the new media income was a
number one priority and finally had an agreement
reached (Dessler, 2011). In order for them to have come to an
agreement, they had to sit down and discuss it rationally. If they
had sat down to do just that, things would have turned out
differently.
12. Jen
References
Dessler, G. (2011). A Framework for Human Resource
Management. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Handler, C. E., Nguyen, J. D., & Depietri, M. (2008). The WGA
Strike: Picketing for a Bigger Piece of the New Media Pie.
Retrieved June 26, 2013, from Entertainment and Sports
Lawyer: http://www.dwt.com/files/Publication/11457532-ad76-
4c0f-a123-
f7b98f39a534/Presentation/PublicationAttachment/b98d10a8-
d7e3-49f7-a747-
fa15b1ff3a75/pubs_WGA%20Writer's%20Strike%20article.PDF
Morphis, J. N. (2012, July 16). Negotiations Between the WGA
and AMPTP:How to Avoid Strikes and Still Promote Members’
Needs. Retrieved June 26, 2013, from PEPPERDINE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION LAW JOURNAL:
https://law.pepperdine.edu/dispute-resolution-law-
journal/issues/volume-twelve/10%20Morphis.pdf
Respond
RE: Contract Negotiations
Instructor DeYoung
6/27/2013 4:26:21 AM
SUPPOSITION: Negotiations are usually a reflection of self-
serving bias when one side perceives they are being treated
unfairly. Some proffer that third-party assistance could have
helped, providing an impartial perspective while potentially
resolving an impasse.
What is your position on the use of third-party assistance?
13. Cynthia Brown
6/27/2013 6:46:25 AM
1. The producers said the WGA was not bargaining in good
faith. What did they mean by that, and do you think the
evidence is sufficient to support the claim?
According to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),
one of the rules outlined for collective bargaining for a contract
stipulates that “the employer and union are required to meet at
reasonable times to bargain in good faith about wages, vacation
time, insurance, safety practices and other mandatory subjects”
(www.nlrb.gov, para, 3). To determine good faith, the NLRB
looks at the totality of circumstances. Both parties must
participate actively to find solutions and common ground. The
NLRB assures that all parties are coming to the table to, not to
go through the motions, but to actively in solutions. Therefore,
according to the guidance presented by the NLRB It is clear to
see that the WGA was not negotiating in good faith. Instead, the
WGA was running the clock to get closer to the October delaine
for new contract negotiations and the fall TV season.
2. The WGA did eventually strike. What tactics could the
producers have used to fight back once the strike began? What
tactics do you think the WGA used?
The WGA did eventually strike regardless of the talks which
were taking place. The Producers could have fought back by
finding alternative solutions to writing. They could have used
different writing teams or they could have aired a different
lineup of programming such as reality TV, where little writing
is needed.
3. This was a conflict between professional and creative people
14. (the WGA) and TV and movie producers. Do you think the
conflict was therefore different in any way than are the conflicts
between, say, the auto workers or Teamsters unions against auto
and trucking companies? Why?
This writer believes that negotiations and outcomes are
certainly effected due to the type of worker you are dealing
with. It is only natural. Blue-collar working Unions at times can
be more grassroots and use a number of different strategies.
Saying that, in the end, all Unions generally fight for the same
basic principle, which is fairness in compensation.
4. What role (with examples, please) did negotiating skills seem
to play in the WGA-producers negotiations?
The skills that were must prevalent during the negotiations
were the WGA’s ability to stall without totally forfeiting the
talks. They did just enough to get by. That takes skill and know-
how.
WEEK 5 DISC. 2
Juanita Wood
6/26/2013 12:40:24 PM
Answer the questions to the case, "The New Safety Program," at
the end of Chapter 10.
APPLICATION EXERCISES Case Incident: The New Safety
Program
Employees’ safety and health are very important matters in the
laundry and cleaning business. Each dry-cleaning store is a
small production plant in which machines, powered by high-
pressure steam and compressed air, work at high temperatures
washing, cleaning, and pressing garments often under very hot,
slippery conditions. Chemical vapors are continually produced,
15. and caustic chemicals are used in the cleaning process. High-
temperature stills are almost continually “cooking down”
cleaning solvents in order to remove impurities so that the
solvents can be reused. If a mistake is made in this process—
such as injecting too much steam into the still—a boilover
occurs, in which boiling chemical solvent erupts out of the still,
onto the floor, and onto anyone who happens to be standing in
its way.
As a result of these hazards and the fact that chemically
hazardous waste is continually produced in these stores, several
government agencies (including OSHA and the Environmental
Protection Agency) have strict guidelines regarding the
management of these plants. For example, posters have to be
placed in each store, notifying employees of their right to be
told what hazardous chemicals they are dealing with, and what
the proper method is for handling each chemical. Special waste-
management firms must be used to pick up and properly dispose
of the hazardous waste.
A chronic problem the owners have is the unwillingness on the
part of the cleaning-spotting workers to wear safety goggles.
Not all the chemicals they use require safety goggles, but
some—like the hydrofluorous acid used to remove rust stains
from garments—are very dangerous. The latter is kept in special
plastic containers because it dissolves glass. Some of the
employees feel that wearing safety goggles can be troublesome;
they are somewhat uncomfortable, and they also become
smudged easily and thus cut down on visibility. As a result, it is
sometimes almost impossible to get employees to wear their
goggles.
QUESTIONS
1. How should a dry cleaner go about identifying hazardous
conditions that should be rectified? Name four probable
hazardous conditions or areas in such a store, based on dry-
cleaning stores that you have seen.
Signs should be posted in all areas that a hazardous condition
could occur. Also posted on these signs, it would be a good
16. idea to post directions explaining how to properly clean up the
mess so that others do not get hurt. Hazardous conditions could
be baskets or trash in the middle of the floor for people to step
on and slip and fall. By the wash tanks especially could be a
hazardous area because water or detergents could splash to the
floor and cause it to be very slippery. The stock room is also a
very dangerous place because it gets hot and contains all of the
different cleaners and detergents.
2. Would it be advisable for such a firm to set up a procedure
for screening out accident-prone individuals?
Yes, getting rid of accident prone workers would be best for
these companies. People who are prone to having accidents can
cause a lot of damage to a laundrymat. Not to mention the
possible cost of cleaning up the contaminates, but we must look
at the damage that is caused by spills made by careless
employees. I would say that after a handful of mistakes, that
person should be put out because they are just hurtful to the
company in general.
3. How would you suggest that owners get all employees to
behave more safely at work? Also, how would you advise them
to get those who should be wearing goggles to do so?
To get the employees to work more safely I would post signs
everywhere with directions on how to clean up each different
type of mess. I would also make it mandatory for all employees
to wear goggles with their uniforms. Place cameras on the
attendant stations and when caught not wearing the goggles as
instructed fire them for being a liability. They must realize that
the uniform, including the goggles are there to help protect
everyone including themselves.
Dessler, Gary. Framework for Human Resource Management, A,
6/e Vitalsource eBook for Ashford University. Pearson Learning
17. Solution
s.
Nita Wood
Respond
RE: The New Safety Program
Instructor DeYoung
6/26/2013 12:49:07 PM
Using screening to reduce unsafe acts is a preventative measure
for employing accident prone individuals. The technique is to
identify the human trait, such as visual skill that might relate to
accidents on the job (Dessler, 2011). This is not 100%
guaranteed, and that is why mishaps are usually called
accidents. Do you proscribe to the belief that we can accurately
18. traits specific to accident proneness in individuals?
Respond
WEEK 5 DISCUSSION 2
Cynthia Brown
6/27/2013 6:48:24 AM
1. How should a dry cleaner go about identifying hazardous
conditions that should be rectified? Name four probable
hazardous conditions or areas in such a store, based on dry-
cleaning stores that you have seen.
“There were over 3.8 million occupational injuries and
illnesses at work—roughly 4.4 cases per 100 full-time U.S
workers, per year”(Dessler,2011, P. 294). Employers of dry
cleaning businesses should constantly be on the lookout for
hazards within their workplace. One of the biggest hazardous
conditions I have seen in a dry-cleaner is the lack of steam-
guards in and around steaming areas. Many of these areas have
a very hot amount of steam which rises up from the garment
19. being cleaned. The chemicals used would be another hazard.
Many cleaners leave cleaning chemicals unlocked and in
unsuitable areas of the store. Piles of clothing can also act as a
hazard by blocking walk areas or obstructing work stations.
Lastly, the racks which hold customer garments are often
electrical or automated. These racks must have a capacity limit;
however, in this writer’s dry-cleaning store these racks are
often overloaded which presents a hazard. I have visited my dry
cleaners many times and I have never witnessed any of the
employees wearing any kind of protective gear or clothing.
2. Would it be advisable for such a firm to set up a procedure
for screening out accident-prone individuals?
I don’t advise that a screening process be done for
uncoordinated or accident prone individuals. The testing would
almost be impossible. I at times consider myself accident-prone
because I fall so much but how can you test me for that? A
work place should be prepared for any accidents that occur
whether those involved are accident prone or not. Accidents
happen and in order to take precautions I do not think it is to
wean out those who you may think will cause the accident.
3. How would you suggest that owners get all employees to
behave more safely at work? Also, how would you advise them
to get those who should be wearing goggles to do so?
20. I would recommend a storewide safety campaign which
would engage the employees on several different levels. Social
media would be one of the first areas to exploit as part of this
campaign. Recently, the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
lunched a new initiative and downloadable App to have regular
citizens help solve outbreaks (www.cdc.gov). Initiative such as
these make people part of the solution. The dry-cleaner could
encourage employees to encourage each other to keep an eye out
for safety hazards, and it could also enlist the help of costumers
to keep an eye out and report hazards they witness while in the
store. They could email or text their concerns to the store
manager. The owners need to be hands on and provide
employees with all the details and reasons why it is so
important to take precautions. If it is a requirement of the job
then all employees that should be wearing goggles, should be!
http://www.cdc.gov/socialmedia/
Dessler, G. (2011). A Framework for Human Resource
Management (6th ed.). Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Respond
21. Week 5 Discussion 2 - David Teeter
David Teeter
6/27/2013 1:51:53 PM
1. How should a dry cleaner go about identifying hazardous
conditions that should be rectified?
Voluntary consultation from OSHA is one step which might be
taken. “OSHA provides free on-site safety and health services
for small businesses, using state government safety experts”
(Dessler, 2011, p. 294). Also, checklists are available on
OSHA’s website which the employer can use with the business.
In addition, the EPA and OSHA require hazardous material
information sheets for each hazardous material. These sheets
should be available at each location for each material within the
small stores. A safety walks through of each store and the main
plant should take place a minimum of once a month.
Name four probable hazardous conditions or areas in such a
store, based on dry-cleaning stores that you have seen.
As stated in the exercise, “a chronic problem the owners have is
the unwillingness on the part of the cleaning-spotting workers
to wear safety goggles” (Dessler, 2011, p. 318). This is a major
22. problem in the safety arena. With the use of steam, burns are
another hazard. In addition, the possibility of “a boilover
occurs, in which boiling chemical solvent erupts out of the still,
onto the floor, and onto anyone who happens to be standing in
its way” (Dessler, 2011, p. 318). Slips and falls are another
concern. Ventilation is necessary because of the fumes from
hazardous materials. Mechanical equipment can be hazardous.
The trollies used to store and move finished garments for
employees.
2. Would it be advisable for such a firm to set up a procedure
for screening out accident-prone individuals?
A screening of accident-prone individuals is recommended.
“The basic technique is to identify the human trait (such as
visual skill) that might relate to accidents on the specific job.
Thus, screening prospective delivery drivers for impatience and
aggressiveness might be sensible” (Dessler, 2011, p. 302).
Because of the need to transport the clothing to and from the
main plant, drivers will be used. One way to screen the drivers
is to look for traits of entitlement, impatience, and
aggressiveness (Dessler, 2011, p. 301).
3. How would you suggest that owners get all employees to
behave more safely at work?
Safety training is essential. Many organizations make available
safety training. Also, because the stores are scattered, the
training can be accomplished by the use of intranet or internet.
23. The employer and supervisors can contact a trade association to
see if they have safety training available. One way to
emphasize the need for being safe is to have a “safety down
day”. During this day, the employer would have all the
employees come to the main plant for safety training. The U.S.
Army has mandatory safety down days twice a year and, if
necessary, more often. The U.S. Air Force also has mandatory
safety days. The supplement these days when there is a trend of
major accidents. The U.S. Navy and Marines have similar
safety down days. On these days, every ship will stop, and all
personnel will take safety training. These safeties down days
focus on how to prevent accidents and to keep all personnel
safe.
Also, how would you advise them to get those who should be
wearing goggles to do so?
Emphasize the need to wear goggles. Also, have a policy, in
writing, in place and require all employees to ready and sign a
statement that they have read and understand the policy. If any
employees are found to not wearing the safety goggles, then
disciplinary actions should be taken, to the point of discharge.
David Teeter
Dessler, G. (2011). A framework for human resource
management (sixth edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ, Pearson
Education, Inc.