1) Evaluate why environmental concerns and fire codes must work together. Give at least two practical examples where our environment and citizens equally benefit from the cooperative interaction.
2) Define and explain the Three “E’s,” and comment on their significance in fire prevention. Give a practical example of each.
Your response for each question should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 1. The Australian Legal System (10 marks)
(A)Discuss the nature and extent of the Commonwealth’s power to legislate with respect to the sale and marketing of consumer products? (5 marks)
(B)In the interest of preventing epidemics of obesity and diabetes, assume that the State passes the Protection of Citizen Health Act2012. S.20 of the Act says: “Manufacturers or Retailers in this State must not sell sweetened drinks more than 500 ml in volume”.
Assume that the Commonwealth passes the Freedom of Consumer Choice and Liberty Act2013. Section 12 of the Act relevantly provides: “Persons involved in the sale of food and beverages inside Australia can display nutritional information about their products in the marketing and advertising of their products in a manner deemed appropriate for the particular products packaging but without restriction as to the calorie content and which is not otherwise misleading”.
Burger Hut Ltd, which is famous for its supersized meals and extra-large drink sizes, wants to continue this successful business model. Advise in relation to any legal issues? (5 marks)
Question 2. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) (10 marks)
“The delay and ever-increasing cost of litigation has led in recent years to a growing emphasis on alternative methods of settling disputes outside formal court proceedings” (Turner, 2013).
(A)Outline the alternatives processes available to commercial parties in resolving legal disputes. (5 marks)
(B)Critically discuss the legal and commercial advantages of these processes and when they may otherwise not be suitable. Provide practical examples that explain why one method would be preferable to others. (5 marks)
Question 3 Contract Law (15 Marks)
Andrew entered into a contract with Sydney Cruise Boats Ltd (SCB) for the purpose of hiring one of SCB’s luxury boats, the Sapphire, between the hours of 7pm on 31 December 2012 and 3am on 1 January 2013. At the time of contracting, Andrew advised SCB that he was hiring the boat so that Andrew, his wife Kimberly, and their son Martin could enjoy an evening on Sydney Harbour and have a prime position to view the fireworks display that was to be held on the evening of 31 December 2012 as part of the New Year’s Eve celebrations. The agreed hire fee was $10,000 that Andrew paid on the date of signing the contract. In return for that fee SCB was to provide the Sapphire, a licensed captain, and a chef to prepare a set meal for Andrew, Kimberly and Martin.
When Andrew, Kimberly and Martin turned up at the appointed time to begin their cruise on the Sapphire, SCB advised them that they were unable to carry out their contract with Andrew because earlier that day they hired the boat to another person who was willing to pay more for that evening’s rental.
Making reference to Australian common law:
(A)Is there any basis under Australian contract law for Andrew to make a claim against Sydney Cruise Boats Ltd? If so, what remedies are available? (7.5 marks)
(B)Is there any basis under Australian contract law for Kimberly or Martin to make a claim against Sydney Cruise Boats Ltd? If so, what remedies are available? (5 marks)
(C) Would your advice in (a) be any different if on the day that Andrew, Kimberly and Martin showed up to begin their cruise, they were advised by Sydney Cruise Boats Ltd that the cruise could not take place because earlier that day the Sapphire had been destroyed by fire, as a result of a suspected terrorist attack? (2.5 marks)
Question 4 Individual/Group Reflection (5 marks)
Graduate attributes are the qualities, skills and understandings that a student should develop during their studies. These attributes shape the contribution students are able to make to their profession and society.
Graduate attributes include: communication; problem solving; critical thinking; information literacy; team work; information technology competence; cross cultural competence; and ethical practice.
You will be assessed based on your ability to demonstrate your developing self-awareness of these attributes.
Provide a self or group reflection on how this course and specifically this assessment assisted you in building these attributes.
Explain how exponential functions can model both phenomena that can grow and phenomena that decay. Note the main similarities and differences in the form of the function in each case.
You are a team of managers at a company. Upper management is concerned that the structure of the division your team manages is not accomplishing goals as efficiently as it could. As a result, upper management has tasked you to review the current organizational structure for efficiency and recommend needed changes.
Your team notices the organizational chart has not been recently updated. To begin the task, your team must create an up-to-date organizational chart to determine the efficiency of the current structure. Then, you must create a new organizational chart that represents the recommended structural changes. You will then present recommendations and rationale to upper management. Complete the following tasks to prepare for your meeting with upper management.
Selectone team member’s company that he or she used to complete the Organizational Planning assignment.
Identifythe selected company’s current organizational structure.
Createanorganizational chart in Microsoft®PowerPoint®for the current structure of the selected company.
Discuss,with your team, any structural changes or adaptations to the existing structures that you think should be recommended to improve that company’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Decide,as a team, what structural changes or adaptations should be recommended.
Createan organizational chart in Microsoft®PowerPoint®for the recommended structure of the selected company.
Justifyyour team’s recommendations in a paper of no more than 1,050 words. If your team recommends that the company structure remain the same, defend your decision. Based on the team’s decision, your paper must also include the following:
The ultimate goal of the Session Long Project is to identify and evaluate the ethical principles used in resolving ethical dilemmas, and to apply the principles to specific ethical issues that may have professional, sociological, economic, legal or political implications.
Abortion is an issue that evokes strong reaction from many people. According to the author of Abortion: At the still point of the turning conscientious objection debate,” two of the more prominent voices within public bioethical debate are philosophical views that, on the one hand, hold up bare (human) life as its fundamental value, and, on the other, hold up the life that can choose as its fundamental value. For this assignment, please read the article listed above and respond to the following questions.
Use the information in the modular background readings as well as resources you find through ProQuest or other online sources. Please be sure to cite all sources and provide a reference list at the end of the paper. Submit the paper as a WORD document through the link provided for the assignment.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper analyzing the components of the psychoanalytic approach to personality. Your paper should cover the following areas: Compare and contrast the psychoanalytic theories of Freud, Jung, and Adler. What are two characteristics of these theories with which you agree? What are two characteristics with which you disagree? Describe the stages of Freud’s theory and explain characteristics of personality using these components. Describe uses of at least three Freudian defense mechanisms with real-life examples. Include an introduction and conclusion in your paper.
Patient Privacy
Explain the importance of patient privacy. How can one protect the privacy of one’s health records? How can one prove that one’s medical privacy was violated? What can be done if one thinks that one’s medical privacy was violated? Respond to two of your classmates’ posts.
Discuss how physician malpractice suits can be decreased. How can a doctor be sued for malpractice? What current practices do doctors perform in order to avoid law suits? What are the impacts of these practices? How can one check for any malpractice suit against a doctor? Respond to two of your classmates’ posts.
Explain why caregivers are considered patient advocates. When and how does one become a patient advocate? Discuss the legal implications of being a patient advocate. What resources can patient advocates access to help them perform their roles/responsibilities? Identify a minimum of three resources. Respond to two of your classmates’ posts.
Discuss the correct way of charting in a patient’s record. Analyze the impact of poor documentation in patient care. Give one or two examples. Explain possible legal concerns for poor documentation. Respond to two of your classmates’ posts.