Finding “factors for” and “factors against” a position is a versatile tool for critical thinkers. In this assignment, you will practice this technique more formally by examining one of several contemporary issues.

Using your readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research methods for creating arguments using factors for and factors against an issue.

Select a topic for use in this assignment. It is recommended that you choose a topic that is personally meaningful or interesting to you. Examples of topics can include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Underage drinking: Lowering the legal drinking age in the United States.
• Gun control: Increasing restrictions on the civilian possession of non-hunting guns.
• Selective service: Enacting compulsory military service obligation for all US citizens.
• Universal health care: Governmental provision of free health care for all citizens.

For the selected topic, complete the following:

• Construct at least six reasons for and six reasons against the topic. Rank the reasons in terms of strength and effectiveness.
• Explain why you identified each argument as either strong or weak in each category.

Include the following two parts in your completed assignment:

Part 1: Compile a matrix (using the template below) that lists and ranks six arguments for and six arguments against the issue you have selected. Rank the reasons for each side of the issue from strongest to weakest.

Part 2: After you have compiled your matrix, write a 500–700-word paper in Word format. This essay should explain and synthesize the information in your matrix. Defend why you have ranked each argument as either strong or weak. Apply APA standards to citation of sources

You will detect on the Internet what you find to be the most relevant resources for a business executive who would be interested in learning about strategic marketing planning. This can include book reviews, articles, blogs, podcasts, case studies, interviews, consultancies, videos, or others. To help you, think of keywords that would be most suitable.

Of course these are just some examples. I expect you to write a brief summary of three articles, in which you explain what we learn from them that is relevant to “strategic marketing planning”. Be sure to reference your sources properly, and include the exact links.

This should be a one-page single-spaced paper.

***I do not plan on attending a local performance so a play would be just fine…

This week you will be completing an “Outline and Critical Analysis” of a play as illustrated at the end of chapter six in your text. It is best if you can find a local performance to attend, but if that is not possible, choose a significant play that has been filmed that is available through Youtube or Netflix or some other like source. Do not watch a film adaptation of a play. Watch a filmed performance of a play. You want the actual text of the play performed, not an abridged and rearranged version.

For a few examples, please navigate to the Additional Resources section of this course.

As with any art critique, you need to find a subject worth the critique. Do not go to see something or choose to watch something likely to be staged or performed poorly. Choose something that will redeem your time. If you aren’t sure, contact your professor.

For Week 6, you will be required to view a play and analyze it. If you are unable to attend a live performance, you will need to watch a filmed performance of a play, not a film adaptation of a play. Here is an example:

• Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard

Other plays which have been filmed are George Benard Shaw’s Pygmalion, Tom Stoppard’s Rosencranz and Guildenstern are Dead, and Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People.

You may also use your local library, Netflix, and other sources.

Business Negotiations

Oranges Between the USA and Japan

The USA and Japan were in negotiations for a period of ten years, (1977 – 1988) over oranges. The Americans had certain goals that they wanted to accomplish in these negotiations. These goals included; exporting of American oranges in the Japanese market, demand that Japan liberalizes its market, and to eliminate the trade barriers in Japan. The Japanese also had their own goals that they wanted to accomplish in the negotiation process. These included; maintaining its positive image outside Japan, avoiding intervention from GATT (General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs), and to avoid sanctions from abroad.

Initially, the Japanese refused to negotiate right away, and started negotiating only when Americans threatened them that they would take the issue to GATT panel.Using Hofstede’s Model of Cultural Dimensions from our textbook, compare and contrast the cultural differences that might influence both parties.

• Based on the cultural differences, develop a culturally responsive negotiation strategy for American negotiators to deal with Japanese negotiators.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

• Write between 750 – 1,250 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.
• Use font size 12 and 1” margins.
• Include cover page and reference page.
• At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.
• No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.
• Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.
• Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style.

References must come from sources such as, scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, CNN, online newspapers such as, The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc. Sources such as, Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc. are not acceptable for academic writing.

60% of your grade will be content. To get full credit on the case brief, you must use the case questions themselves as headings. In addition, you must fully answer these questions. It is not enough to state the law. You must also provide the facts that the court relied upon when reaching a decision where appropriate.

Below is an example of how this can be done:

1. Wal-Mart Stores v. Cassias (Ch 1, p 17)
   1. What was the legal issue of the case?
      1. The legal issue of this case was ….
   2. What did the court decide?
      1. The court decided to X

Failure to do this will result in 10 points being deducted from your grade. Please let me know if you have any questions with this.