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How have historians differed on their interpretation of the decision?

Write an essay that discusses the reasons why President Truman decided to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. Consider the culture at that time and the following questions as you write your essay:

What were some of the arguments for and against the decision?
How have historians differed on their interpretation of the decision?
In your view, what eventually led Truman to make up his mind?
Did his decision have any unintended consequences

Discuss elements of style as well as theme (focus on some poetic elements: imagery, pattern, personification, alliteration, etc.) Support what you say with direct examples from the poems. Be analytic

Select one of the three sets of poems below to compare and discuss:

Each set of poems allows you to explore a major tendency of Romanticism, whether: (I) political and social protest; (II) celebration of visionary reality and the ability of poetry to escape the real; and (III) reflection on the superiority of visionary reality and art over nature and reality.

Select one of the three sets of poems and compare and discuss common themes, differences, and poetic elements that poets use to get their message across, such as use of imagery, personification, alliteration, simile, metaphor, repetition. Conclude by highlighting one romantic characteristic that you feel all the poems you discuss reflect.

I

William Blake, “The Chimney Sweeper

Charles Baudelaire, “The Poor Child’s Toy”

II

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “Kubla Khan”

Charles Baudelaire, “Get Drunk”

III

John Keats, excerpt, “Ode on a Grecian Urn”

Charles Baudelaire, “The Double Room”

Discuss elements of style as well as theme (focus on some poetic elements: imagery, pattern, personification, alliteration, etc.) Support what you say with direct examples from the poems. Be analytic

What actions and behaviors of leaders and managers in corporations could influence the market value and price of stocks?

In this discussion, please reflect on your comprehension of financial management and knowledge gained from the media concerning financial real world activities and events occurring in the US.

What actions and behaviors of leaders and managers in corporations could influence the market value and price of stocks?
In reflecting on the creation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to increase accountability through new mandatory standards, what are some possible explanations as to why unethical conduct occurs in financial management?
What are some activities corporations can do to decrease overall unethical practices and promote good business ethics in the organization?

Compare customer relationship management (CRM) systems, knowledge management systems, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Evaluate supply chain management (SCM), its use, and its relevant technologies
Enterprise systems, as a broad term, includes each of the following systems: supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM), knowledge management, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Each system can offer particular strengths to an organization. In this assignment, you will look at the various types of systems.

Read and refer to Case Study 11-2 on page 241 of your textbook. Then write a paper in which you address the following:

  • Select one company that uses a CRM system and one that uses a knowledge management system.
  • Compare these systems and their uses at their respective companies.
  • Explain how each company might benefit from using an ERP system.
  • Assess how each co

Briefly describe the enterprise, in terms of its operations, products/services, markets, competitors etc.

Indicate a company from any industry that has implemented and integrated E-commerce or ERP Systems ( choose any ) with other ICT (information and communication technologies- data mining, business intelligences, data ware house, databases, RFID, EDI) that escalate efficiencies and competitive advantages in their operations and strategies .

 

Please visit web sites, annual reports, media etc. of the company to find the relevant information related in this matter. You may also need to gather information from academic journal articles, press releases, case studies, white papers published in popular press and online databases, including text books.

 

 

Assignment Requirements

You are required to submit a well referenced report style word document in response to the following questions (in 1000 words-minimum) maintaining academic writing norms.

 

1. Briefly describe the enterprise, in terms of its operations, products/services, markets, competitors etc.(200 words)

2. Illustrate how its e-commerce or ERP implementation integrated with related ICT (information and communication technologies- data mining, business intelligences, data ware house, databases, internet, RFID, VAN, EDI) ?(400 words)

3. Summarise the likely issues they have faced during their e-commerce or ERP implementation.(200 words)

4. Outline the likely advantages they have capitalised from the implementation and integration.(200 words)

 

Format of the Report

 

1. You at least should have the following details:

a. Assignment Cover page clearly stating your name and student number

b. A table of contents, executive summary

c. A brief introduction or overview of what the report is about.

d. Body of the report with sections to answer the above questions and with appropriate section headings

e. Conclusion

f. List of references.

2. Diagrams and tables clearly labelled and explained.

3. Ensure all materials are correctly referenced. Plagiarism will be severely penalised.

Examine crucial references for the original and/or current work of the theorist and other authors writing about the selected theory.

The purpose of this assignment is to describe, evaluate and discuss application of a nursing grand or mid-range theory. This assignment also provides the learner an opportunity to connect theory and research to nursing phenomena. Learners will develop an 8-10 page paper (excluding the title page and references) using APA style to address the elements listed below.

 

Theory/Author Name and Background

 

  1. Select a Grand or Mid-Range Theory that is appropriate to your practice setting.
  2. Describe the theorist’s background in detail and discuss how their experiences have impacted the theory development.
  3. Examine crucial references for the original and/or current work of the theorist and other authors writing about the selected theory.
  4. Identify the phenomenon of concern or problems addressed by the theory.

 

Theory Description

 

  1. Explain whether the theory uses deductive, inductive or retroductive reasoning. Provide evidence to support your conclusion.
  2. Describe the major concepts of the theory.  How are they defined? (theoretically and/or operationally) Is the author consistent in the use of the concepts and other terms in the theory?
  3. Interpret how the concepts are defined.  Implicitly or explicitly?
  4. Examine the relationships (propositions) among the major concepts.

 

Evaluation

 

  1. Identify explicit and implicit assumptions (values/beliefs) underlying the theory. On what assumptions does the theory build?
  2. Examine if the theory has a description of the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm. If so, how are they explained in the theory? If the metapardigm is not explained, what elements do you see as relevant to the theory and why?
  3. Discuss the clarity of the theory.  Did it have lucidness and consistency?

 

Application

 

  1. Examine how the theory would guide nursing actions.
  2. Describe specifically how you can use this theory in your area of nursing (Practice, Education, Informatics or Administration).

Examine crucial references for the original and/or current work of the theorist and other authors writing about the selected theory.

 

The purpose of this assignment is to describe, evaluate and discuss application of a nursing grand or mid-range theory. This assignment also provides the learner an opportunity to connect theory and research to nursing phenomena. Learners will develop an 8-10 page paper (excluding the title page and references) using APA style to address the elements listed below.

 

Theory/Author Name and Background

 

  1. Select a Grand or Mid-Range Theory that is appropriate to your practice setting.
  2. Describe the theorist’s background in detail and discuss how their experiences have impacted the theory development.
  3. Examine crucial references for the original and/or current work of the theorist and other authors writing about the selected theory.
  4. Identify the phenomenon of concern or problems addressed by the theory.

 

Theory Description

 

  1. Explain whether the theory uses deductive, inductive or retroductive reasoning. Provide evidence to support your conclusion.
  2. Describe the major concepts of the theory.  How are they defined? (theoretically and/or operationally) Is the author consistent in the use of the concepts and other terms in the theory?
  3. Interpret how the concepts are defined.  Implicitly or explicitly?
  4. Examine the relationships (propositions) among the major concepts.

 

Evaluation

 

  1. Identify explicit and implicit assumptions (values/beliefs) underlying the theory. On what assumptions does the theory build?
  2. Examine if the theory has a description of the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm. If so, how are they explained in the theory? If the metapardigm is not explained, what elements do you see as relevant to the theory and why?
  3. Discuss the clarity of the theory.  Did it have lucidness and consistency?

 

Application

 

  1. Examine how the theory would guide nursing actions.
  2. Describe specifically how you can use this theory in your area of nursing (Practice, Education, Informatics or Administration).

Discuss the importance of work packages to support the creation and use of the WBS.

The Research Paper must demonstrate the understanding of new learning in project management and how it relates to cost and value management. This assignment should be six to eight pages (not including the title and reference pages) and should integrate the reading, multimedia, and class discussions. It is mandatory to have research from the classroom text, as well as at least three scholarly sources from the Internet or Ashford Online Library to support your views.

Consider the validity of your sources carefully before using them in academic papers. It is recommended to use examples from your professional experience where possible or build from your learning in the discussion boards.

Focus of the Research Paper

Use at least one project you have been a team member of or a project manager for as an example to contextualize the research topics below:

All of the following topics must be addressed in order for the paper to be complete:

  • Discuss the importance of work packages to support the creation and use of the WBS.
  • Examine how to establish a cost and schedule performance measurement baseline.
  • Present examples of EVM and how it will help the PM understand project status.
  • Examine how the PM uses project control charts to show project status and present value.
  • Recommend an effective change management process to ensure a successful project.

 

Writing the Research Paper

The Research Paper:

 

  • Must be six to eight double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.
  • Must include a cover page that includes:

    – Title of Paper

    – Student’s name

    – Course name and number

    – Instructor’s name

    – Date submitted

  • Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
  • Must use at least three outside sources from the Internet or Ashford Online Library.
  • Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
  • Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide

 

Describe the procedures required to file a discrimination lawsuit under the disparate impact and disparate treatment theories.

 

Question 1

 

Access the EEOC website (www.eeoc.gov) . Document a lawsuit that involved particularly egregious actions but that likely did not receive any significant media attention. What happened? Describe the allegations and resolutions of the cases. Describe and discuss the allegations and resolutions of the cases.

Your response must 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 2  

 

Many of the EEOC cases presented in this unit are egregious, offensive, and obviously illegal. Choose a case from the unit (SEE ATTACHMENT), and provide a brief summary of it. Discuss the organizational factors (culture, lack of training, communication styles, organizational structure, job design, leadership, power, historical context, retaliation, etc) that existed at the time of the case that would allow such practices to happen and, in some cases, to persist for extended periods. In multiple cases, more than one person was involved (HR, assistant manager, manager, district, or area manager). Discuss why no one in the management chain intervened. Support your answer.

Your response must 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 3

 

Describe the procedures required to file a discrimination lawsuit under the disparate impact and disparate treatment theories. How is adverse impact determined? Provide a scenario illustrating evidence of adverse impact in an employment decision.

Your response must be at least 300 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 4

 

Based on your reading of the major EEO laws, discuss ways to minimize the likelihood of discrimination and maximize the benefits of diversity in the workplace.

Your response must be at least 300 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.

 

 

 

Course Textbook

 

Bell, M. P. (2012). Diversity in organizations (2nd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western.

How do you anticipate the analysis of this issue or controversy will be different 1 month, 1 year, and 10 years from now?

 

On his paper, we must identify and critique a current mass communication or media issue you consider substantial and worthy of research. Examples include the role motion pictures play in promoting or demeaning American family relationships; the role of advertising in promoting or preventing obesity; the role of Internet file-sharing in promoting free expression of ideas; or encouraging piracy of intellectual property, and so forth.

 

Next, you must explain the nature and history of the controversy and identify the major conflicting points of view in the discussion.

 

Then, you must analyze related controversies and critique the relevant arguments from the following social science perspectives:

 

  • Social Learning Theory
  • Individual Differences Theory
  • Cultivation Theory
  • Agenda-Setting Theory
  • Uses and Gratification Theory

 

Choose one social sciences or cultural studies perspectives or theories to critique a political, social, orcultural issue in contemporary mass communication. Explain the theory and justify its selection to analyze the issue or controversy. Explain, with specific examples, and analyze this issue or controversy as it relates to the following medium:

 

  • Books
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Movies
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Internet

 

Finally, you must submit your research findings and conclusions about the controversy in an analytical paper of 1600- words. Explain and support your team’s point of view, and recommend next steps to be taken with regards to future research on this topic. Conclude the paper by answering the following question:

 

  • How do you anticipate the analysis of this issue or controversy will be different 1 month, 1 year, and 10 years from now?

 

Include citations to support your research from three different peer-reviewed outside sources per team member. Format your citations consistent with APA format.