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Identify the course related to your achievement of the outcome elements listed in the weekly materials. (Some elements may be covered in more than one course).

PAGE 8 in syllabus Learning Outcomes Essays During this course, you will be asked to reflect on your course of study. During weeks 2, 4 and 6, you will compose a 5-7 page analytical essay, addressing the learning outcomes as they pertain to what you have learned throughout your degree program. In your essay: • Identify the course related to your achievement of the outcome elements listed in the weekly materials. (Some elements may be covered in more than one course). • List assignments, projects, group activities that helped you in your learning. If possible, provide a copy of the actual document you submitted for the class (this can be submitted by way of email). The essay content should be presented in the following order: Essay 1: • Semantic, syntactic, pragmatic, symbolic, and relativistic aspects of language in order to negotiate meaning and promote clarity, responsibility, and ethical behavior in relational, public, and mediated communication. • Intrapersonal and interpersonal communication as it is influenced by socialization, identity-management, self-concept, self-esteem, and self-talk in order to develop new behaviors and expanded role repertoires in varied social, professional, organizational, and academic situations. • How debilitative emotions result from irrational thinking and the fallacies of perfection, approval, overgeneralization, causation, expectations, helplessness, and catastrophic expectations.

Consider how the Internet has changed the way we access, evaluate, and discuss films.

Select a full-length film from the AFI 10 Top 10 list. Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapter 2 (attatched to work order) from your text. There are many ways in which technology is affecting the production, distribution, and appreciation of films. For example, think of how CGI, animation, and other advances in digital technology have changed the ways in which stories are told on film. Then, consider how the Internet has changed the way we access, evaluate, and discuss films. Choose a film and discuss the importance of technological advancements to its success as a mode of storytelling. How might it have been told differently, for better or worse, without these technological advancements? chapter 2 reference will read: Goodykoontz, B., & Jacobs, C. P. (2014). Film: From watching to seeing (2nd ed.) [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/ or (Goodykoontz & Jacobs, 2014) in text

Explain how an organization similar to the one you currently work in, or an organization that you may be aware of, is at risk for ethical dilemmas. Why is this?

Ethical dilemmas occur when a situation requires an individual to choose among alternatives that create a values conflict among stakeholders. In these situations, a conflict develops between the personal moral philosophy of the employees and the organization’s goals or culture. (Introduction, para. 4)

Organizations are always at risk for ethical dilemmas of some kind. Without revealing names of specific individuals, explain how an organization similar to the one you currently work in, or an organization that you may be aware of, is at risk for ethical dilemmas.  Why is this?  What other fields are at risk?

Ethics, Compliance, and Training e

From a managerial ethics perspective and considering some of the areas that were brought up in Week Two, Discussion 1, consider the following statement by Hagel (2015):

The demand for greater transparency from consumers and stakeholders across the world has pushed the areas of ethics and compliance up the corporate list of priorities in recent years. In addition, the risk to reputation and potential damage that can be done if evidence of unethical practice is discovered have increased significantly with the advent of social media.(para. 2)

In addition, consider the legislation that was brought up in Chapter 4 of the textbook.

 

Your organization (you can represent any organization, McDonalds, Starbucks, ESPN, etc.) has asked you to create a training presentation on ethics and compliance to be presented next week. Referencing the Hagel article, the Gonzales-Padron textbook, and at least two other journal articles, present an outline for your training as a response to this thread.

Identify a specific application of statistics in identifying an information security related threat.

  • Identify a specific application of statistics in identifying an information security related threat.
  • Identify how number theory plays a role in contributing to information security data analytics and encryption algorithms.
  • Create a spreadsheet that uses summary statistics, graphs, and charts to highlight conversion of data into useful information that can enhance the security posture of an organization.

Assignment Requirements

  • Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (sixth edition) style and formatting.
  • Length of paper: 3-4 page, excluding the references page.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Write an analysis of your chosen article in which you apply particular concepts, theories and/or content that has been addressed in this course.

Parts I and II of the Applied Final Project are each worth 100 points. Student submissions for Part I of the Applied Final Project will be evaluated on the degree to which:

  • Student provided a thorough and thoughtful summary of the popular media article. (25 points)
  • Student provided a thorough and thoughtful evaluation of the popular media article. (25 points)
  • Student demonstrated correct understanding of material. (10 points)
  • Student used appropriate punctuation, grammar and correct spelling. (10 points)
  • Student followed APA style. (10 points)
  • Student submission is neat and professional in appearance (consistent font size, font, margins, etc.).   (10 points)
  • Student supported assertions  correctly (with in-text citations). (10 points)

 

Part II of the Applied Final Project will be graded using the Writing Rubric that is located under Week 7 Content. 

Sample A papers for both Part I and II of the Applied Final Project are located under Course Resources.  Please note:  As the article “Army Veteran’s Violent Breakdown Bucks Demographics” is used here as an example, please do not use this article for your Final Project.  I will not grade any submission that uses this article.

 

 

Directions for Part II: Final Paper (25% of final grade)  Due week 7

 Step 1

  • Write an analysis of your chosen article in which you apply particular concepts, theories and/or content that has been addressed in this course.

Step 2

Prepare a four page (and only four pages) paper that contains the  following:

  • An introductory paragraph which explains the purpose of the paper
  • A brief summary of your chosen article (use this from Part I)
  • An analysis in which you apply particular concepts, theories and/or content addressed in this course to the case described in the article.
  • An evaluation regarding how accurately and thoughtfully the article presents the subject matter (use this from Part I)
  • A concluding paragraph

Additional information about your paper:

  • The paper requires a cover sheet (title page) and a reference page.
  • The total number of pages for this assignment is 6.
  • The paper should follow APA style.
  • The paper should be double-spaced
  • Paragraphs should be indented 5 spaces
  • The pages should be numbered.
  • Do not include an abstract.

 

  • Helpful Hints
  • Be concise! Remember that the body of your final paper should be only 4 pages long.  I will deduct 1 point for every page that exceeds the 4-page limit.
  • Part II of this assignment requires that you do more than simply summarize the media article. Failure to include concepts, theories and/or content from the course will result in lost points.  This assignment is intended to      demonstrate applied learning (i.e., how well you are able to apply concepts, theories and content from the course to “real world” examples).
  • If you quote or use any material from a media article, course materials or any other resource materials be sure to cite and reference this information following APA guidelines (a style guide is located under Course Resources).
  • The APA Style Guide located under Course Resources provides a sample of a      cover sheet (title page).
  • Remember that the introductory and concluding paragraphs need to relate to each other.

Explain the events that led to each of these regulatory measures and illustrate the impact these laws have had on business ethics.

This assignment contains two elements: a PowerPoint presentation and a white paper.

For the PowerPoint presentation, you will examine the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations (FSGO), the Sarbanes – Oxley Act (SOX), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In your presentation, explain the events that led to each of these regulatory measures and illustrate the impact these laws have had on business ethics. Be sure to include examples in your presentation to support your points. To prepare for this part of the assignment, access and view the following tutorials: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/training-courses-for-powerpoint-2010-HA104039040.aspx and A PowerPoint Tutorial – The Essentials.

The presentation

  • Must be 8 to 10 slides in length (not including the title slide and references slide) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the FSB APA guidance located in the classroom.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the FSB APA guidance located in the classroom.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the FSB APA guidance located in the classroom.

To complete the white paper portion of the assignment, go to the Ashford University Library and select an article or case study that highlights how one or more of these regulatory measures have affected business ethics in an organization. In your paper, explain how the legislation affected the organization as well as how the legislation is intended to reform corporate abuse. You may find the following resource helpful as you work on this portion of your assignment: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/546/1/

 

The paper

  • Must be two double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the FSB APA guidance located in the classroom.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.

Discuss an ethical dilemma that you are aware of. Describe how it was an ethical trap and how it could be avoided.

Read the article by Schafer (2011) and discuss an ethical dilemma that you are aware of.  Describe how it was an ethical trap and how it could be avoided. Be cautious to avoid using names. Refer to terms as used in the textbook.

 

 

Consider: What Is Your Ethical Style?

In the Gonzalez-Padron (2015), Chapter 5, read the paragraph on distributive justice and the block on pages on Consider: What Is Your Ethical Style?in section 5.1 of the text.

What other ethical traditions contributed to the decision to eliminate tobacco sales? All three types of ethical philosophies could guide CVS management in making the right decision. See Consider: What Is Your Ethical Style? in Chapter 5 of the textbook to discover which ethical tradition is most dominant for you or your coworkers. In addition to ethical philosophies, other individual factors may influence ethical decision making, possibly impeding the company from taking bold and courageous actions reflective of a responsible business (Gonzalez-Padron, 2015, 5.1, para 25).

 

In your post, answer the question:

What other ethical traditions contributed to the decision to eliminate tobacco sales?

 

In addition, answer the questions in Consider: What Is Your Ethical Style? in section 5.1 of the text. Share your results and thoughts on this topic.

Write a 1-2 page paper explaining what the breach was and how these security breaches impact our individual privacy.

Privacy and security are huge concerns for companies and organizations worldwide. Cybersecurity breaches at trusted companies can have huge impacts for the consumer’s privacy. Research the five following companies for cybersecurity breaches:

Wal-Mart

Home Depot

Target

Apple

Neiman Marcus

For this assignment, write a 1-2 page paper explaining what the breach was and how these security breaches impact our individual privacy. Use a specific example from one of the five companies discussed: Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Target, Apple, or Neiman Marcus.