The final graded assignment is an 8-10 page paper on the question: what is the good life? This assignment will be completed in four parts, so you may want to use section headers to organize your paper. This paper is somewhat cumulative, so you may need to review material from previous weeks to prepare for this essay. Remember to explain the theories you reference with supporting citations to the textbook and online lectures before contrasting them in correct APA format. You may want to use examples to illustrate your understanding of key ideas in each theory. Use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.
Address the following in your paper:
The Consequentialism Debate: Compare and Contrast deontology and utilitarianism. Briefly discuss the differences between Bentham and Mill’s versions of utilitarianism. Discuss the political and ethical implications of utilitarianism.
Explain virtue ethics and care ethics and discuss how these approaches offer an alternative to the deontological and utilitarian focus on how we should act.
Explain existential ethics and briefly discuss the role of free will in ethical decision making. The explanation of existentialism should discuss the following ideas: authenticity, ambiguity, freedom, anxiety, and bad faith.
Illustrate the theories discussed with examples, including situations relevant to your current or future career.
“Strategies for Reading Critically” Please respond to the following:
Describe the challenges you have with reading certain types of written works (e.g., textbooks, academic papers, lab reports, government documents, or other type(s)).
Explain the primary goals you have when reading textbooks and other academics papers.
Recommend one (1) pre-reading strategy to help students set goals and one post-reading strategy that helps you recall material for use in writing about the material.
English – Discussion 2
“Compare Two Versions of the Same Article by an Author” Please respond to the following:
Read the two (2) versions of the article titled: “The Objectification of Women. Whose Fault Is it?†by Santi DeRosa in Chapter 8. Identify the thesis statement of each version. Summarize the second or final version. Note any changes between the first and the second version. Indicate if the thesis statement changed. Discuss your agreement or disagreement with DeRosa’s views.
Identify three (3) changes the writer made between the first and second version. Speculate on reasons the writer made the changes.
English – Discussion 3
Evaluating Web Sources and Identifying the Audience” Please respond to the following:
Identify three (3) Websites that you plan to use for your research on a paper to convince. When evaluating, think of yourself as an investigative reporter who is checking the claims of a politician who used the sources in his or her proposed bill. Identify the Website and its URL. Evaluate each Website regarding the following:
Targeted audience
Updating of information
Use of professional peer reviews
Information’s accuracy, relevance, and thoroughness
English – Assignment 1
Assignment 1: Research Topics with Explanation
Read through the list of research topics (located in the Appendix), or by clicking the link here, on which to write a research paper. Select three (3) topics that interest you most and identify two (2) credible sources for each topic. Note: This is one (1) of several parts that will build toward a final draft of your persuasive writing research paper.
Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:
Explain the reason for selecting topic one (1), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.
Explain the reason for selecting topic two (2), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.
Explain the reason for selecting topic three (3), identify the audience, and provide a preliminary thesis statement.
Identify and document six (6) credible sources (two (2) for each topic) that you would expect to use. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.
Associate the features of audience, purpose, and text with various genres.
Recognize correct APA documentation and reasons to document and avoid plagiarism.
Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper writing mechanics.
Use technology and information resources to research selected issues for this course.
English – Assignment 2
Assignment 2: Research Proposal – Thesis, Major Points, and Plan Due Week 3 and worth 120 points
Select a topic on which your persuasive writing paper will be focused.
Write a one to two (1-2) page research proposal in which you:
Identify the topic you selected and explain two (2) reasons for using it.
Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph.
Describe three (3) major characteristics of your audience (official position, decision-making power, current view on topic, other important characteristic).
Describe the paper’s scope and outline the major sections.
Identify and explain the questions to be answered.
Explain your research plan, including the methods of researching and organizing research.
Document at least three (3) primary sources and three (3) secondary sources. Use credible, academic sources available through Strayer University’s Resource Center. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.
Write a research proposal that states the claim and scope of the research project.
Outline the main sections of the research project.
Devise an ordered research plan to obtain appropriate resources.
Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper writing mechanics.
Use technology and information resources to research selected issues for this course.
Why do you think Bill Gates’ encourages students to take as much economics as they can?
Economic – Discussion 2
Elasticity” Please respond to the following:
Gasoline prices drop again! Even with the expected increase in demand due to the 4th of July holiday, prices dropped again to the lowest level in about 12 years. Why? Partly because of the increase in the total world supply of oil and the U.S. expansion of shale and fracking production.
Is gasoline elastic, unitary elastic, or inelastic?
Choose one (1) of the following to discuss:
Find information online about the price of homes in your community. Are they going up, staying the same, or going down, and why? Is the demand for housing elastic, unitary elastic, or inelastic?
Automobile sales have been slower than in the past, with many companies offering rebates, discounts, and low financing. Find information online about why companies are lowering prices. Is the demand for automobiles elastic, unitary elastic, or inelastic?
Economic – Discussion 3
In this video, Sal from Khan Academy explains how the economic concept of cost is different from accounting cost and why the difference is important to understanding what we mean by profit. In economics, we build opportunity cost — including ‘implicit costs’ — right into the supply curve.
After you view the video, think of the business you are currently in, or even dream about the business you would like to start. Identify/discuss the fixed costs, variable costs, and the implicit costs in that business
Class, One of the assignments for this week is the Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval.A requirement of APA is the use of level headings.The use of level headings will help organize your paper.Please be sure to include level headings in this and all papers.I included information about level headings in the announcement page.Use the topic requirements (see 1-6 below) to set up the level headings.
The problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need that will be the focus of the project
The setting or context in which the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need can be observed.
A description providing a high level of detail regarding the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need.
Impact of the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need on the work environment, the quality of care provided by staff, and patient outcomes.
Significance of the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and its implications to nursing.
A proposed solution to the identified project topic
Re-read the section: The Adult Role in Facilitating Problem Solving Chose one of these roles and talk about a way you observed this role and engaged in this adult role in the lab room you are working in.
In the summary, the authors of our textbook list what Infant-Toddler education is not… why do you think they are reiterating these points to the reader?
Answer question number 4 under thought/activity questions for this chapter here.
Write a summary of the case study that is about one page. Research and describe at least 3 technologies that could be used to support or enhance the business in the case study. Your paper should include at least 3 references from peer-reviewed journals associated with how other companies are using the 3 technologies you are recommending. Your paper should be in APA format and at least 3 pages, not counting the title page and reference pages. Make sure you have in-text citations and a reference page. You will use this paper as part of your IS strategy for week 7. The technologies you choose will be part of the return on investment analysis for this week’s discussion board.
Make sure on your references page you include a reference with the URL (weblink) to the case study you chose, in addition to at least 3 references from peer-reviewed journals.
In developing your recommendations for the case study this week, please refer to the resources from previous weeks. A list of all the videos and other resources can be found under the Strategy Resources link on the main menu in this Blackboard course. You can reference these resources in your paper, but you must also reference at least 3 peer-reviewed articles.
SECOND PART
Based upon the recommendations you plan to make for this written assignment above, use the attached spreadsheet to create a financial case for your recommendations. Return on investment template.xlsx In your posting, describe your recommendations and attach the return on investment spreadsheet with your costs and benefits. The following resources may help you:
Video: Return on investment explains calculating return on investment, which is critically important before choosing specific IT initiatives. Article: Return on investment explains return on investment.
1. Identify and summarize five models used to organize training departments. If you were the Vice President of Human Resource Training, which model would you choose to organize your department? Explain why you would choose this model.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. Explain the organizational characteristics that influence training. Explain which of these characteristics you think is the most important and why.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length
3.
Using the Business Source Complete online database and the United States of Labor website: https://www.bls.gov/home.htm research the following areas connected to career management:
1. Career Benchmarks 2. Career Mapping 3. Importance of Career Management
Your homework assignment should be a minimum of two-pages in APA format. Include a minimum of two sources, with at least one source from the Online Library in addition to your textbook
Noe, R. A. (2013). Employee training and development (6th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Texas has a low voter turnout in comparison to other states. Participation in Texas elections varies by elections. Turnout is lowest in party primaries, followed by elections when a presidential candidate is not on the ballet. According to the textbook, Latinos are less likely to vote in statewide elections. Why do you think has a low voter turnout? Do you think the rules for voting affect turnout among different groups of Texans? If it is projected that Latinos will soon be the dominate ethnic group in Texas, what implications does that have on future voter turnout in Texas?
The case is uploaded below along with the original case work that was done earlier this semester. Use the work already done, and add the instructions below to it. There is a picture of the model attached as well.
No Good Deed case writeup 2, including all steps for analysis, formulation, and implementation.
1. Using the “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished†case found in the back of your text, develop a change plan that addresses the problems facing the Arts Festival. Develop the case by making corrections to your first submission and by adding the implementation piece to the case. The case will be in report format that includes an introduction, body, and conclusion. Complete ALL of the tasks required for the initial version of the case/change plan by making corrections.
2. Design and include a plan for addressing resistance to change.
3. Explain the lessons that you want learned from your story of how this organization needs to change. Tell them why.
5. Explain the image of change management that you are using and why.
6. Using Kotter’s 8 Step plan as a model, p. 328, Table 10.6, create an implementation plan. Be specific by giving dates, timelines, accountable parties, champions, and anything else that will help your plan be completed as you intend for it to be completed. Spell your plan out with steps and graphics. Do NOT give a generic description of what you wish will happen. Instead, give the reader a well-developed set of action steps and dates to guide the organization through the change.
7. Format, format, format. Make your paper easy to read by including subheadings for each new piece. Without formatting, your case is just a jumble of words that lose meaning and context. Use color. Use graphics. Use figures. Use whatever it takes to keep your reader engaged and wanting to read more. If the reader looks at a page that is all words and more words on the next page, your reader will get lost and disengage from the presentation. Make the presentation polished and professional. This must not look like student work. Instead, this needs to be a practice session for your final change plan project, so professionalism counts.
Unfortunately, not every negotiation or conflict ends with the parties shaking hands or hugging. For a variety of reasons, negotiations stall or fail. For example: Bob meets with his boss Amy to discuss getting a raise. While Amy acknowledges that Bob is an excellent employee and deserves a raise, she is unable to give him a raise due to budget issues. Bob understands the budget problem; however, he knows that some employees were able to get raises within the last 6 months and feels that Amy did not plan ahead for the budget shortfall. He leaves her office frustrated without a resolution.
Based on the above example, or one from your personal/professional life, can a relationship be repaired after a failed negotiation? Why or Why not? What advice, based on the materials from this week, would you give to the parties of a failed negotiation that want to repair it?
In this situation, Joan felt attacked by Chris and under minded when he went to their boss. For this discussion board evaluate and discuss how an existing relationship between the parties changes the dynamic of the negotiation. Going forward, how can Chris and Joan rebuild and repair their relationship?
