​Brave New World

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Brave New World: Lit Circle Discussion Make-up 3/29/18

Chapters 5-7

Directions:

Select four of the following questions; respond to each of your selected questions with thorough, well thought-out, answers. Be certain to include textual support, include the page number(s), for each answer.

1. What is Huxley saying to us about the mechanization of society, the decline of sexual morals, and the use of drugs as they effect people and relationships?

2. How are “Community, Identity, Stability” achieved? What are the tradeoffs in the BNW society?

3. How does Lenina describe anything which she does not like? Why do you think she uses this diction? What diction would you use? Why?

4. Explain Linda’s problems in adjusting to the Savage Reservation. What are the causes?

5. Do you believe Bernard will eventually adapt to his society? Why do you feel this way?

6. Do you think the conditioning Lenina underwent entirely inhibits her intrinsic instincts (as a female)?

7. Propose an alternative ending to the date if Bernard hadn’t taken the drugs. How do you think Lenina would have reacted to this?

8. How does Shakespeare’s book play a role in John’s life? Explain

9. Bernard finds his society unorthodox. Does he then consider the “savage” society unorthodox? At this point in the book, what does he consider a correct society?

10. Why did the author choose motherhood, family, and feelings as not acceptable in their world? Explain

ETHCS101_SEPT23_2014

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Question 1, Ethics Essay

Write a 450 to 700-word essay comparing the similarities and differences between virtue theory, utilitarianism, and deontological ethics. Include the following in your essay:

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A description of the differences in how each theory addresses ethics and morality
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A personal experience to explain the relationship between virtue, values, and moral concepts as they relate to one of the three theories

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Question 2, Critical Thinking Scenario

Select a provided ethical scenario or choose one from section IV of Thinking Critically. 

https://media.pearsoncmg.com/pls/us/phoenix/1269738887/ANN_11-20-06_BloodMoney.html

https://media.pearsoncmg.com/pls/us/phoenix/1269738887/Unocal_In_Burma.html

Analyze your chosen scenario from a critical thinking perspective.

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What is the moral responsibility of all participants?
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What are the stakeholders’ moral failings?
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What ideals or obligations are in conflict?
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What is the best outcome, given the consequences? 

Write a brief reflection of your analysis by describing the relationship between critical thinking and ethics. 

Note. Remember that this should be based on critical thinking, not on your personal opinion.

 

 

Question 3, Critical Thinking and Ethics:

 

Write a 350to 450 word explanation of the relationship between critical thinking and ethics.

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Are the principles and rules of critical thinking applicable to ethical reasoning? Why?
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If everyone followed the rules and guidelines of logic, would there be a need for ethical decision making? Why? 

Use examples from the scenarios provided this week to support your answer.

 

Question 4, Organizational Ethics:

Select an organization you work for or one in your chosen field.

Conduct online research on the ethics of your organization and the industry it belongs to.

Write a 850 to 1,050-word paper describing how ethical principles can address organizational issues. Include the organization you selected and discuss the following with regards to that organization and its industry: 

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What role do external social pressures have in influencing organizational ethics?
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How might these issues be relevant to organizational and personal decisions?
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What is the relationship between legal and ethical issues? 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Question 5, Cross-Cultural Perspectives :

Identify a global organization with a multinational presence. 

Identify and research a cultural issue that affects this organization’s interactions outside the United States. 

Define the issue and provide an overview of how became an issue in the organization. 

Prepare an analysis of the ethical and social responsibility issues your organization must deal with as a result of being global. 

Write a 1,350to 1,650 word paper summarizing the results of the analysis. Include the following: 

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Identify ethical perspectives in the global organization.
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Compare these perspectives across cultures involved in the organization.
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Describe a viable solution for this issue that could be acceptable by all stakeholders. 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

 

Organization Advantage, business and finance homework help

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Organization Advantage

Directions: Prepare a competitive strength assessment for your BSG company and two other BSG companies that you and your co-managers consider to be very close competitors.

  1. Write a　1000+ word　paper, including 2 or more scholarly sources, answering the following:
    • Which of the companies is competitively strongest?
    • Which is competitively weakest?
    • Does the strongest company appear to have a significant competitive advantage over the other two companies?
    • Why or why not? Explain your answer and integrate　data　(reports, statistics, etc.) from the simulation　to　suppport your answer. Be sure to explain what that data means and how it “proves” your answer.
  2. Format according to APA 6th ed. and NAU standards.

I am company E called: “E-Wear”. During Y11 My company was the 3rd compared to the competitors in the industry. The Company C was the first and company was the second.

Please use the attached report to make the analysis of the trends. It includes trends of all the companies in the industry and a detailed report of the Company E called E Wear during Year 11.

Include at least 2 or more scholarly sources

biology paper rubric included

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Written Homework Assignment: Risks and Benefits of Vaccinations (18pts)

Format: Typed, single space in 12 point font, four paragraphs – 1 page limit with , .docx, .doc or .pdf format.

Submit by using Turn It In on eCampus

Step 1: There are risks and benefits involved with vaccinations. For this assignment, you need to research the following: A) the history of vaccinations, B) explain how a vaccine “works” within the body and C) the potential risks & proven benefits of vaccinations and write a one paragraph summary for each area (A, B, & C) of your research.

Suggested starting points:

www.scientificamerican.com

www.cdc.org

https://www.nytimes.com/section/science

https://www.nytimes.com/section/health

You are not limited to these suggestions, but you are limited to using sources that are trustworthy ones. Blogs will not be accepted.

Step 2: Take a position(If you are a parent or are thinking that you will eventually become a parent, you will need to take a position on this issue.) You will not be graded on which side you choose but rather on how well you explain how and why you reached that position.

The fourth paragraph on the page will contain that explanation.

Step 3: At the end of your assignment paper, you must document your sourcesby giving the web address for every article that you used. The web address must be specific for the page(s) from where your information came. You should not use any quotations. All information should be in your own wording.

Grading Rubric for this homework assignment:

  • A.3 pts History – detailed work 3pts; lack of details 1-2 pts
  • B.3 pts How does a vaccine work? – detailed explanation 3 pts; lack of details 1- 2pts
  • C.6 pts Pros and Cons – Pros details 3 pts lack of details 1-2 pts
  • D.4 pts – Position clearly stated 2 pts; unclear position 0 pts

Cons details 3 pts lack of details 1-2 pts

Rational clearly stated 2pts; lack of details 0-1 pts

E. 2 pts – Sources given; 0 pts if sources aren’t given

If there is significant overlap in wording between your paper and any others (published or unpublished), you will receive 0 pts for the assignment.

Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century-Individual Project

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Individual Project

 The Technology Boom

 Mon, 8/3/15

Numeric

 100

 0

 2–3 pages

View objectives for this assignment

Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

The period from 1992 to 2000 is one of the most interesting in American History. Select two of the events listed and discuss the impact that these events had on America. Be sure to include information and descriptions of the principle individuals involved. Compare and contrast their impact on America, be specific and detailed. Use APA style requirements.

NAFTA

H. Ross Perot

Rodney King

Immigration

Clinton’s Scandals

Wal-Mart

“Contract With America”

The technological divide

Disputed Election of 2000

The Clinton Recovery

Use at least 2 credible sources is required for this assignment. These sources should be cited using APA format both in-text and on separate reference page. Please see CTU Undergraduate Writing Style Guide for specifics on using sources and APA.

DMS-5 Powerpoint presentation – article

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  • 1. What is the article about: purpose, etc.?
 2. Present at least 2-3 concepts (lit. rev, theory, framework)

3.What did you find in the article that you did not know before? Explain your new knowledge (at least two)

4.How can you apply this new knowledge in your place of fieldwork or organization?

5.Please illustrate or give an example of a case where this new knowledge may apply? (Be more specific with your case that you have encountered in the field or life experiences). If you cannot find a professional case example try to find a case that you, directly or indirectly, had a part in a case.

6.Implications to social work practice. So why are we studying the topic? How important is this article in our profession? Think about social workers working with individuals, groups and communities as well as local, global perspectives.
7. Conclusion and Future Recommendations

8. References

Article –
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/epidemiology-and-psychiatric-sciences/article/media-campaign-on-the-dsm5-recurring-comments-and-lessons-for-the-future-of-diagnosis-in-psychiatric-practice/8776A9E652639DAD0777707A4EBB3BFD/core-reader

Business plan for a running adventure company

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I need a Business plan for a running adventure company. this will be an international company. Please see below each trip cost between $1,500 for state side and$4,000 international. Below are some of the logistics of the what we will offer. I will also need to have insurance for the company, if we are going to be a LLC this needs to be stated, and anything else that needs to added.,

Running adventure Company based in the mid-Atlantic area..We are offering four trips twice a year.I need a business plan on what we do, where we go, how it works, who we are.Most trips last between 6-9 days. We are going to offer two international trips one in Lebanon and one in the Patagonia region of Argentina and two state side trips in both Canaan Valley WV and Moab Utah.

This is some of the things that would be incorporated into the what we as a company will deliver and what the consumer needs to bring.

What is included in the trip cost?

All trip prices include pre-trip communication & guidance, airport transfers, all accommodation, meals/snacks, water, in-country transportation, drivers, all applicable sightseeing expenses & extra activities, experienced guides, organized, supported runs and a Rogue Expeditions shirt. In short, just about everything is covered from the moment you land until the moment you leave! Please see trip-specific details for an exact breakdown.

What isn’t included in the trip cost?

Trip prices do not include international flights, alcohol, tips, travel insurance, visas (if applicable) or personal purchases

For all trips

If you cancel:

Within 30 days of signup: Full Refund (if you pay by credit card we retain a 2.9% processing fee each way)

121+ days from the trip start date (but after the 30 day grace period): Deposits are non-refundable

61-120 days from the trip start date: 50% of total payment refunded**

60 days or less from the trip start date: No refunds

This only applies to participants who have paid their balances on time. If you do not pay the balance by the due date and cancel after the fact, your deposit is non-refundable.

This only applies to participants who have paid their balances on time. If you do not pay the balance by the due date and cancel after the fact, your deposit is non-refundable.

Can I switch to another trip?

If you wish to transfer your deposit from one trip to another you must notify us at least 90 days prior to your original departure date.A fee of $150 per person will apply and will be deducted from your original deposit.If you notify us less than 90 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers may only be made to another trip departing within 12 months of your original departure date.

Extra Credit Opp – Joyeux Noel

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Extra Credit Opportunity

I want to extend a welcome to all of you to join me to watch a movie about World War I!

Next Tuesday, 11/27, I will be hosting a movie night that is sponsored by the Honors Institute. It is on the Dale Mabry campus DLRC 106 from 6:00-8:00. We will be watching “Joyeux Noel,” a movie about the Christmas Peace during the first year of World War I. After the movie we will have a discussion about some of the historical aspects of it.

More information on the film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0424205/ (Links to an external site.)

As part of this event, I’m also building it into an extra credit assignment worth 20 points. To get the credit you will need to do three things:

Based on the movie, reading, and (especially for EUH 2001 classes) other readings, how did Nationalism contribute to World War I? Make sure to support your answer with examples from your sources.

Who’s responsible? Discussion Board

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Identify an organization you are familiar with. Answer the following questions:

  1. Which of the generic business processes did they seem to execute?
  2. What organizational element was the “lead” for each one?
  3. Where there any challenges between the staff elements in supporting the lead?
  4. Who was responsible (i.e., the lead) for the IT systems used in the above processes?

Required Reading

NOTE that some of the URLs change from time to time. If you cannot find the material identified, inform the instructor.

  1. Generic organizational structures for service or manufacturing firms. We will provide a link to a few. You are encouraged to find others.

    http://www.aftany.cn/About/Group/

    https://www.edrawsoft.com/manufacturing-orgchart.p…

  2. The Finance Process. Go to each of these websites and look at the responsibilities (i.e., the business processes) of a Financial Department.

    Roehl-Anderson, J. M. (2010). IT Best Practices for Financial Managers. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley.

    http://www.ehow.com/about_6614015_role-finance-dep…

    http://www.ehow.com/facts_5683333_role-finance-dep…

    http://www.svtuition.org/2010/05/function-of-finan…

  3. The Procurement Process. Go to each of these websites and look at the responsibilities (i.e., the business processes) of a Financial Department.

    Pinto, J. K., & Morris, P. G. (2007). The Wiley Guide to Project Technology, Supply Chain, and Procurement Management. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley. Read Chapter 11. You can download only this chapter.

    GovWin. (2010). Government procurement process. Retrieved from http://govwin.com/knowledge/procurement-process

    Purchasing Insight. (2012, September 23). The procurement process. Retrieved from http://purchasinginsight.com/resources/the-procure…

    Microsoft. (2012, September 23). Learn about Microsoft’s procurement. Retrieved from http://www.microsoft.com/about/companyinformation/…

  4. The Fulfillment Process –

    VendorSeek. (2012, September 23). What is the fulfillment process. Retrieved from http://www.vendorseek.com/what-is-fulfillment-proc…

  5. The Inventory and Warehouse Management Process (IWM)

    Shmula (2012, September 23), Warehouse Management Processes, Retrieved fromhttp://www.shmula.com/warehouse-management-process…

  6. The Manufacturing Process

    Christian Mullen (2013), What is a manufacturing process?, Retrieved from,http://www.ehow.com/facts_7417479_manufacturing-pr…

IT Systems Known as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems Supporting Business Process. The following web sites are portals that can be drilled down to read about very specific ERP Systems that enable specific business processes. Find the systems that support the business processes discussed in references 1 to 6.

https://www.sage.com/en-us/erp/
https://www.sap.com/products.html#solutionsbyindus…
https://www.sap.com/products/e-procurement.html

What impact do these have on the security of corporate information?, paper help

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Please select one of the two choices below:

1. Research five examples of corporate vision statements, corporate mission statements, and corporate goals.

  • What impact do these have on the security of corporate information?  What steps does the corporation take to ensure its intellectual property is intact? What about client information?

2. Research the vision statements, mission statements, and goals of the university.

  • What impact do these have on the security of information?  What steps does the university take to ensure its intellectual property is intact? What about student information?

Preparea 350- to 1,050-word paper that fully discusses the topic questions

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines original content no copy and past