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Analyze an environmental issue surrounding globalization. Describe an environmental issue facing our globe.

Question 7
Analyze an environmental issue surrounding globalization. Describe an environmental issue facing our globe. Provide at least two probable solutions to this environmental issue. Are either of your solutions considered “sustainable?” Why is sustainability important in addressing global environmental issues?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 8
“A sense of place” refers to the feelings evoked among people as a result of the experiences and memories they associate with a place and to the symbolism they attach to that place (Knox & Marston, 2015, p. 23). Write about a specific place that matters to you. Describe the place. Discuss the significance of the place to you. Discuss the impact the place has on you.
Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are not required to use a source for this essay. However, if you do choose to cite a source, even if just the textbook, all paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying in-text citations.
Question 9
What is meant by the terms core, peripheral, and semi-peripheral regions? Name at least one country that fits into each of the three regions, and explain why the country you named fits into that particular region.
Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Describe how the family might react to the following possible scenarios

To complete this assignment, read through the scenario below and address the specific questions and issues indicated. Review the “Introduction to the Miller Family” document for specific information on each member of the family.

Grandmother Ella has been dealing with cancer for years now and has tried alternative remedies and juicing.  She went into remission for some time, but now the cancer has returned and she is in the hospital.  Her husband, of American Indian descent, has his ideas about what needs to be done as Ella comes to the end of her life.  Ella has her preferences, though she is now so weak that she has given up in many ways.  The family members are each experiencing their own fears and are grieving as they face the loss that will occur as Ella’s life comes to a close.  Ella prefers to die at home and has felt stressed by the discord and discomfort of family members since being hospitalized.

You are the social worker for this case.  You meet this family in the hospital setting as they are considering whether the patient will remain there for her final days or whether hospice and palliative care will be provided for her in her home.

For this assignment, you will:

  1. Synthesize the current research that is relevant to this scenario.
  2. Discuss the cultural or traditional issues that could arise at this time.  Consider how the integration of alternative and complementary medicine and beliefs, mainstream medical practices, and cultural/traditional rituals and practices might create issues and what they might include.
    • Describe how the family might react to the following possible scenarios:
      • Ella wishes to stick with alternative and complementary practices.
      • Ella is coerced into following mainstream medical advice.
      • Ella’s husband insists that, as father and husband, his family traditions should be adhered to.
    • Examine the biological basis for care and describe how the choices for care might affect the other family members with respect to their individual problems, if at all.
      • Son Sam, the alcoholic
      • Daughter Lila, with diabetes
      • Grandson Josh, starting to have drug problems
      • Granddaughter Lucy, bipolar with more entrenched drug problems
      • Daughter-in-law, Sarah’s stress related to her family’s medical issues (nephew with leukemia, brother with HIV, and her father’s perspective that they are all “crazy!”)
  3. Discuss the micro, mezzo, and macro influences affecting both the patient and the diverse family members in this scenario as impacted by Ella’s medical condition and prognosis.
    • What are the pertinent and likely family (micro) conflicts and differences, and concerns that could be encountered?
    • How is the neighborhood and extended family (mezzo) reacting to the situation?
    • If she returns home, what considerations need to be taken into account as part of her discharge plan? Using your local area, research and present the needed or preferred community resources (macro) that would be available to them.  Critique the ability of these community resources to adequately meet the needs of this diverse family’s circumstances.
  4. Discuss the relevant medical issues and the advantages and disadvantages of hospital versus home.  When discussing medical issues in this case, use appropriate medical terminology.
  5. Discuss the psychological and social issues that are present and will possibly be more pronounced at this stressful time.  How has the fact that this illness has been ongoing (chronic) impacted the family?
  6. Analyze the current scenario as it pertains to diversity, as well as to cultural, psychological, and social perspectives and influences, taking into account the stories that you have been discussing throughout the course.
  7. Discuss the impact of lifespan development on the perspectives of the various members of the family (i.e., their intellect, cognitive abilities, insight, and judgment) as well as their sociocultural perspectives, preferences, understandings, and positions on the situation.

Debate what makes something a science.

No more than 6 pages total. We are debating what makes something a science. Additionally, what makes either makes or does not make Creation Science a science based on our findings of what is a science. Instructions in class: Use 2 writers from class (i.e., Popper, Kuhn, Ruse, Moreland, Lakatos, Thagard, Laudan) to create a paper which uses one author as your stance FOR and one author as your stance AGAINST what makes something a science. My problem with this entire activity is that I believe that the problem does NOT lie in what makes science a science, but lies in WHY someone would want to label something as a science. The problem that I have labelling Creation Science a science is because I believe that they just want to get their foot in the door in an attempt to teach theology. I believe that you should use Laudan as my against and possibly Lakatos as my for? I don’t really care at this point, I’m just overwhelmed.

Explain how the information in the article can inform marketing strategy. That is, how is the information presented important to a marketer in designing a marketing strategy?

From the list of assigned readings included in this course, or another article of your choice from the Harvard Business Review, choose an article that deals with one or more of the elements of marketing strategy (product, price, place, promotion; or, if services related, people, process, and physical evidence) and summarize the article, addressing the following questions: 1.Why is the author writing about the subject? 2.What is the thesis of the article? 3.What are the key points/facts presented in the article? 4.What are the conclusions and recommendations? 5.Explain how the information in the article can inform marketing strategy. That is, how is the information presented important to a marketer in designing a marketing strategy? 6.Critique the article: Is the article useful? Why or how? Is the article well-written and easy to understand? What is your assessment of the article? Would you recommend it to others? Why? NOTE: Use terminology from the glossary in Marketing: An Enterprise View when writing your article summary. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Discuss how the selected organizational theory and theorist fit into the school of thought of that time period.

instructions

Project 1 Organizational Theory (Week 3)

In the first assignment, students are given a scenario in which the shipping manager who has worked for Recycled Furnishings since the inception of the company is getting ready to retire.  The scenario serves to set the stage for students to demonstrate how management theories have changed over time.  For example, managing 30 years ago is different than managing in the 21st century.

In selecting an organizational theory that best describes the current shipping manager, students have to use the timeline to select a school of thought and a theory or theories of that time frame.  Students will need to research the theorist and theories to complete the assignment and answer the questions below.  Students are expected to be thorough in responding to Part One.

In Part Two, students are going to take what they have learned in weeks 1 – 3 and compare the management skills of the current shipping manager to that of you as the new shipping manager.

Scenario:

Recycled Furnishings is a division of an international home furnishing company called Thor Enterprises.  Recycled Furnishings makes glass sofas for outdoor use from recycled bottles and glass. The business has grown rapidly in the last thirty years and now that it has become a division of Thor Enterprises, the company is going international.  The shipping manager for Recycled Furnishings, Robert, has been in his job since the start of the company.  Prior to coming to Recycled Furnishings, Robert worked as a container manufacturing engineer at Damco, a local shipping company and worked his way up to supervisor prior to joining Recycled Furnishings. Robert, a baby boomer, quickly rose to supervisor at Damco because his ability to optimize the way tasks were performed and implemented processes so workers could be trained to perform their specialized sequence of motion in one best way.  He brought this management style to Recycled Furnishing and helped to improve the methodology of furniture assembly as well as the shipping processes.

A major shift in management occurred in the late 1980’s and early 90’s that caused Robert to reconsider his management approach.  For example, advances in technology, the organization joining a union, change in the value systems, organizational design and globalization all affected the culture of Recycled Furnishings.  Robert was successful with this transformation and contributed greatly to the company’s success.

Part One

  • Select an organizational theory that you believe best describes Robert’s management style in the late 1980’s/early 1990’s;
  • Identify the theorist(s) who proposed the theory;
  • Discuss how the selected organizational theory and theorist fit into the school of thought of that time period.
  • Address the principles of the theory and how the manager would do his job and interact with his staff.
  • How does this organizational theory differ from Robert’s early thinking;
  • Using the course readings and your own research, explain in detail how you arrived at your conclusions.

 

Label parts one and two.

Part Two

Recently Robert announced his plans to retire.  You have been hired as his replacement and with the international launch on the horizon you have big shoes to fill.  You feel you are more than capable of handling the management position and characterize yourself as a 21st century manager.

  • As a 21st century manager, compare the way you would manage versus the way of Robert;
  • What implications do the changes in management have for the future of Thor?
  • How will the new approach to the job likely change the shipping division?

Required Formatting of the Management Plan:

 

See the grading rubric to make sure you are following the protocol. 

  • Create a consultant’s report that is in APA format, 12-point font, and between five full pages and six pages in length excluding the title page, abstract page and reference page;
  • Title page with your name, the course name, the date, and instructor’s name:
  • Include a reference page and be sure all references are in APA format and have an author and date listed.  Remember that the text, websites, dictionaries and encyclopedias do not count as references, nor do references dated prior to 2000.
  • An introductory paragraph, a summary paragraph and the use of headings are required- meaning that these areas are to be labeled and in addition to the APA abstract;
  • Write in the third person;
  • Use APA format for in-text citations and references. You are required to use class material and at least five academic or highly respected business publications.  This means a minimum of six references. Students need to paraphrase and avoid direct quotes
  • Organize your paper so it is user friendly to the reader.
  • Students are expected to show what they have learned in the course by applying theories and concepts. T

Discuss if you believe it is possible for a company to cater to both its best interest and that of the consumer conjointly or if one always has to prevail. Justify your response.

Assignment 1: Not All Companies Are Viewed as Equal

In the land of free trade, the public does not view all industries as equal. Do you believe that is ethical? Do you believe that some industries are unfairly targeted? Should it be consumers’ choice to partake in products that are not healthy for them, or do those companies have an ethical obligation to protect people? In this assignment, you will choose one (1) industry to write about. Possible industries to research could be tobacco, soda, alcohol, casinos, or candy companies, just to name a few.

Write a one and a half to two (1½ – 2) page paper in which you:

  1. Become an advocate for either the consumer or the industry. Prepare an argument explaining the major reasons why you support either the consumer or the industry.
  2. Explain the role capitalism plays in corporate decision making.
  3. Discuss if you believe it is possible for a company to cater to both its best interest and that of the consumer conjointly or if one always has to prevail. Justify your response.
  4. Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
  5. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
    1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
    2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
    3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Determine the considerations for and process of ethical business decision making to balance corporate and social responsibilities, and address moral, economic, and legal concerns.
  • Analyze selected business situations using the predominant ethical theories, such as utilitarian, Kantian, and virtue ethics to guide ethical business decision making.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in business ethics.
  • Write clearly and concisely about business ethics using proper writing mechanics.

DUE DATE, TUES 13…..ONLY NEEDS TO BE A PAGE AND HALF OR MORE…(BUSINESS ETHICS)

Answer

Review the textbook section titled “Long-Term Disorders That Begin in Childhood,” focusing on symptoms, causal factors, and treatment approaches.

Application: Symptoms and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

One of the disorders of childhood and adolescence that has received increasing research and media attention over the past few years is autism spectrum disorder. In Abnormal Psychology, the author highlights the core features of this serious childhood disorder and provides a description of a child named Mark who embodies a typical clinical picture of autism (Comer, 2014, p. 539). In this week’s Application Assignment, you will review a video program featuring two children with autism and draw connections between their behaviors and the symptoms described in the textbook.

To prepare for this assignment:

  • Review the textbook section titled “Long-Term Disorders That Begin in Childhood,” focusing on symptoms, causal factors, and treatment approaches.
  • Peruse the two websites about autism spectrum disorder included in the required Learning Resources list, focusing on information about the major symptoms of autism and treatment approaches.

The assignment: (2–3 pages)

  • Consider the following scenario, in which you presume you are a mental health professional: You have recently met with James and his family. As an infant, James rarely showed interest in his parents or toys. Now, at 5 years old, he does not use intelligible words to communicate with his parents. He will not tolerate being read to. He likes to watch the same recorded television program over and over. He screams loudly and begins to hit himself when the program shuts off. He quickly becomes calm when the program resumes.

    Your evaluation has determined that James meets the criteria for autism spectrum disorder. James’s parents are coming to your office tomorrow to discuss the results of your evaluation.

  • Prepare a written report of what you will tell James’s parents about autism spectrum disorder. Be sure to cover the symptoms that James meets from the DSM-5 Checklist (Table 17-6).
  • Discuss symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in light of normal development in the following domains: language, cognition, emotion, and social. In other words, what is noticeably abnormal in children with autism spectrum disorder versus what you might see in their same-age peers?
  • Summarize the research evidence on the effectiveness of different approaches to treatment, based on your textbook reading. Include your final treatment recommendation to James’s parents.
  • To close your paper, consider how you might answer if the parents ask, “How did my child end up with this disorder? What did we do wrong? Is there any hope for him?”

Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list only for those resources not included in the Learning Resources for this course.