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3. Assignment: The Key Concepts in Economics
5. Due Week 8 and worth 175 points
7. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
9. Identify at least four (4) key points of a relevant economic article from either the Strayer Library or a newspaper. The article must deal with any course concepts covered in Weeks 1-8.
10. Apply one (1) of the following economic concepts (supply, demand, market structures, elasticity, costs of production, GDP, Unemployment, inflation, aggregate demand, and aggregate supply) to the key points that you highlighted in Question 1.
11. Explain how the concept that you identified in Question 2 could affect the U.S. economy.
12. In your concluding paragraph, state whether you agree or disagree with the economic article identified in Question 1. Provide a rationale for the response.
13. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment with one (1) being your article.

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 

• Analyze the dynamics of supply and demand to anticipate market equilibrium.
• Analyze the elasticity of demand and supply and its importance, and the effect of taxes or other public policies.
• Describe the impact of various forms of competition on business operations with emphasis on perfect competition.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in principles of economics.\

 

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric found here.

 

It can be hard to imagine daily life without the Internet, let alone an organization’s function or the process of MIS. Ordinary elements of life are made easier by Internet tools, such as search engines and navigation programs; these tools can also provide businesses with competitive advantages.

Write a paper in which you explain relevant components and functions (or services) of elements of the Internet and related Web technologies. Your paper should address the following components:

• The Internet and Web
• The DNS and directories
• Navigational tools and search engines
• Intranets and extranets

Discuss Technology Impact in Law Enforcement.

Summarize the federal statutes that protect an employee, under certain circumstances, from being discharged or disciplined for refusing to before an assigned task. Provide approximately 200-300 words in your resposnse and a citation for your source materail. APA format

Describe and discuss the employee rights under the OSH Act and its implementing regualtions. Provide approximately 200-300 words in your resposnse and a citation for your source materail. APA format

Your essay should be at least 500 words in length and include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. You must also use one outside source. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Provide approximately 200-300 words in your resposnse and a citation for your source materail. APA format the key points that shoud be covered during an ipening confernce, both from the osha inspector and from you , the safe/health/environmental manager?

 

what are Provide approximately 200-300 words in your resposnse and a citation for your source materail. APA format the key points that shoud be covered during an ipening confernce, both from the osha inspector and from you , the safe/health/environmental manager?

 

Brielfly outline the purpose, scope, provsions and limitations of OSHA’s Voluntary self-audit policy. What are the risks to your company of this apporoach to achieving a sae work enviorment? Provide approximately 200-300 words in your resposnse and a citation for your source materail. APA format

What are the risks to your company of this apporoach to achieving a sae work enviorment? Provide approximately 200-300 words in your resposnse and a citation for your source materail. APA format

For your paper I want you to identify a contemporary issue that can be explained by Kimberle Crenshaw’s intersectionality article.  For instance, in 2015 more transgender people were murdered than any other year despite advances in marriage equality and recently enacted federal and state laws defining such acts as hate crimes and thus imposing stiffer criminal penalties.  Every transgender person murdered in 2015 was a person of color.

I want a 5 to 7 page piece that identifies an issue that can be explained in terms of intersectionality.  Address the following:

 

1) What is the issue?

2) Provide data, narrative(s), storytelling, court rulings, research findings to show that it exists as an issue.  You can use news articles as well.

3) How would intersectionality explain the issue?  Provide at least three ways to explain the issue.  You can also rely on the implicit bias materials and chapters III and IV in the Critical Race Theory book.

4) How personal is the issue to you?  Do you believe you are harmed by or contribute to the harm in the issue you have identified?

5) What potential laws or policies would you propose to help remedy or prevent the issues?

6) For extra credit cite Margarete Montoya’s “Mascaras, Trenzas, y Grenas” piece or Michelle Alexander’s “New Jim Crow.”  If you cite these sources you paper must be at least two pages longer.  If you cite an issue involving education you can also use “Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?”

The paper should inform me, convince me that the issue you’ve identified cannot be explained in terms of race, gender, or class alone.  You essentially need more than one category of discrimination to explain the issue.  Also remember that the issue can’t always be explained fully for the perspective of the victim: you should take into account what may be causing the issue.  Who is profiting?  Where and how are power and privilege exercised?

This is 3 separate assignments that are due by Sunday November 29, 2015

Please do not combine assignments!!

 

#1

Your text shares many negative effects of technology and the media’s influence on children. Regardless, technology is increasing rapidly and is only becoming a larger portion of our children’s lives. After reading “Mass Media, Television, and Children’s Socialization,” choose an age level (toddler, preschool, or elementary age) upon which to focus in this discussion. Then, list three positive examples of how technology has enhanced socialization for children in that age group. Give two additional examples of how parents/educators can use technology to further enhance a child’s socialization.

 

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.

Link- http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=comsocchg

 

 

#2

Choose one of the three nonparental care choices: nannies, center-based, or family-based care. Imagine that you are trying to sell your chosen method of care to a prospective client who is a parent of a toddler. Share the advantages of your childcare setting so that the parent chooses your method to care for their child. Address the following in your post: socialization, cost, turnover, and any other points that you believe are necessary to sell your childcare option.

 

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.

 

#3

Final Paper

 

Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At this point, the only socialization decision they have made is that the child is going to preschool. Imagine that you are an expert in your chosen field. Your friends have come to you for advice and to devise a plan to raise their child. They ask you to be frank with them and give them specific examples to support your opinions. They are determined to raise this child to the best of their ability. Since they are new parents, they need advice on everything!

 

The Final Paper should include the following:

 

1.Summarize Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model and describe why it is important for them to be aware of this theory.

2.Suggest and explain a parenting style/philosophy (authoritarian, authoritative, or permissive) that you believe will be most beneficial for the child and the family.

3.Explain which childcare (nanny, center-based, or family-based care) option (before/during/after preschool) you think is best for the child and why. Be sure to include discussion of the social factors that influence the likelihood of the family selecting a particular form of childcare.

4.Share specific suggestions, including at least two to implement safe technology use in the home. Explain how the media can (both positively and negatively) influence the child.

5.Discuss the importance of culture and ethnicity in the development of the self-concept. Share your ideas of ways that the new parents can create opportunities for the child to learn about his or her culture.

6.Describe at least two researched methods to increase the child’s self-esteem and positive attitude.

7.Differentiate between the importance of socialization that occurs in the home and at school. Explain the importance of each venue as a positive haven for the child.

8.Explain the importance of the teacher’s role in the child’s life. Give examples of how the school and the teacher will affect the child’s socialization.

9.Share the importance of positive peer interactions. Give two examples for the parents to implement at home to foster friendships.

10.The conclusion of the Final Paper should include the following:

a.Brief discussion of the student’s future profession and how understanding the nature of families and children in relation to society is important for that profession.

b.Discussion of how the student’s knowledge of the theories of socialization will impact his or her work in the future profession.

c.Discussion of how the student’s understanding of child development will assist him or her in the chosen profession.

The Final Paper:

 

1.Must be seven to nine double-spaced pages in length, not including the title page, and formatted according to APA style

2.Must include a title page with the following:

a.Title of Final Paper

b.Student’s name

c.Course name and number

d.Instructor’s name

e.Date submitted

3.Must be well organized and reflect college-level writing.

 

To successfully complete this assignment, you will:

• Analyze 3 scenarios (based on actual events) and identify developmental characteristics of a child aged 2–6 that are evident in the behavior of the children described.
• Apply knowledge from the field of developmental psychology to provide a basis for the legal system’s determination that children should not be held responsible for crimes committed.
• Present this information in a professional manner, implementing current APA guidelines for style and formatting.

 

Scenario One:

One day at school in a small town in Michigan, two children had a disagreement on the playground. This was not an unusual occurrence as anyone who has spent time with six-year olds can attest. However, the next day a terrible tragedy resulted. While the teacher led the class through the hall to the computer lab, one of the children pulled a loaded pistol from his backpack, pointed it at his classmate shouting, “I don’t like you,” and then shot her. She died soon after at the hospital.

 

Scenario Two:

Six-year-old Michael and Bill* lived in the hills of Kentucky. One day, Michael found some scrap metal that he hoped to sell for a few cents. When Bill (who was older) slapped Michael and took the metal for himself, Michael ran home, took his father’s shotgun down from the wall, then went outside and shot his playmate dead. *Not their real names.

 

Scenario Three:

In a hot, overcrowded apartment in Kansas City, a sixteen-year old girl fell asleep while baby-sitting several young children. She did not awaken when an 18-month old boy in her charge began to cry. When a six-year old girl grew tired of listening to him, she took the younger child to the bathtub, and held him under water until he died.

 

Each of these stories represents a tragic and senseless loss of life. While an adult in any of these circumstances would certainly have been charged with first-degree murder, none of the children described were punished because standards within our legal system indicate that young children cannot be held responsible for crimes such as these.

 

For this assignment, imagine that you are a developmental psychologist asked to defend this policy. Your arguments must describe developmental characteristics found in children at this age. You will apply concepts and theories used in developmental psychology to explain why our legal system is justified in ruling that young children are not responsible for criminal actions. Use only information provided in this document and in our textbook. Do not make assumptions about home life, parenting, environment, etc.

 

Content Requirements:

Your paper must include 3 main sections (in addition to your introduction and conclusion):

• First, describe a biological argument for this policy. What physical or biological characteristics do we find in a child under six years of age that would excuse them from responsibility for their actions? (Focus on development within the brain, not myelination or motor skills).
• Second, describe a cognitive argument for this policy. What is it about the way a child processes information during this stage of life that would lead us to believe that they are not capable of understanding the consequences of their actions (focus on the work of Piaget).
• Third, provide an argument for this policy based on the child’s emotional and/or social development. What characteristics do we find in a child of this age in terms of emotional and moral development?
• In your conclusion identify which of the 3 factors provides the most compelling argument for this legal standard.

 

Research and Formatting Requirements:

• Proper APA formatting is required for this assignment. Current APA resources have been made available for you and can be found in the Addition Information folder.
• Using only your textbook as a resource, include concepts to support your arguments. Identify any information used with in-text citations.
• Your paper must include 900–1,200 words.
• You are a professional in training. Remember to check spelling, punctuation, and grammar before submitting your paper. Click here for tips on writing at the college level.

 

DO NOT include the following in your paper:

• Legal definitions of criminal intent or culpability.
• Environmental factors related to parenting, neglect, socio-economic status, or role-models.
• Spiritual interventions that might have prevented these tragedies.

 

A Word about Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is serious academic offense with serious consequences. Listed below are some common errors that could lead to problems with plagiarism:

1. Copying words or phrases and using them in your paper without identifying the source. Note that if you choose to include copied words or phrases, points will be deducted as direct quotes are not allowed in this paper. However, if you choose to include copied text (a direct quote) you must include these 3 things: 1) quotation marks, 2) in-text citation, and 3) a corresponding reference.
2. Improper paraphrasing. Sometimes, students mistakenly believe that by copying text and then substituting words or changing the order of words is the proper way to paraphrase. This is not correct. To paraphrase, you must rewrite the text entirely in your own words.

 

3. “Recycling” a paper. Obviously, you are not allowed to use another person’s paper to write your own. Even if you use it as a guide but modify the text, it is still cheating. In addition, you may not re-submit work which retains essential elements of an assignment used for another course. Your work must be 100% original in this term.

 

Based on the readings assigned, in-class lectures/discussion, and any other materials you choose to utilize, produce ONE 1000 word essay based on any one of the questions below. It is advisable to utilize and cite sources–in-text or in footnotes (and list in “References”)–other than your notes from the speakers’ presentations and the assigned readings. The assignment is due on December 4th  and must be delivered in hard copy.

 

 

1. There are many critical elements in supply chain management. For the fast-food industry, such as Wendy’s, which one in your opinion is the most important, why, and what can franchisors and franchisees do, along with their vendors, to ensure optimal results?

 

2. What are the various systems in supply chain management to reduce costs, speed delivery and boost productivity? Give 3-5 detailed examples.

 

3. What are the most important trends in global supply chain management that will shape the business environment over the next decade? Choose one, in detail, and make your argument and give examples.

 

4. According to the CEO of Pinta, companies are no longer in control of their own brand? Please explain this, justify the statement and give several examples. Also speculate as to where this will lead to for companies in the future?

 

5. What are the essentials of developing and embracing a multicultural communication strategy—one aimed at various groups and diverse subgroups within a main group (e.g., millennial Latins or Asians within their respective ethnic groups)?

 

6. In marketing and advertising either smartphones or apparel to Millennials, what are the key messages and winning strategies that companies should consider and why? How might this vary between Hispanic Millennials and Millennials in general?

 

7. Based on Joe-Karim Tamer of Mondelez’s presentation, what are the major strategy concerns and elements of strategy that his firm should consider to accelerate the growth of Mondelez’s products from its business base? What could/should it do to fill in consumer spaces (i.e., segments, product lines) not presenting being served?
8. In defining a business strategy for long-term growth in the highly competitive category of snack foods, what are the key elements–in priority order–that firms should consider and why? Give examples.

 

9. In defining a business strategy to fill in  consumer spaces in emerging markets, what are the key elements–in priority order–that firms should consider and why? Give examples (real or hypothetical).

 

10. Compare and contrast HP and Hewlett-Packard Enterprises (HPE). How will they be able to distinguish themselves in the commercial vs consumer marketplace with their digital products?

 

11. Review and critique the commerical products and services of HPE’s competitors—IBM, Oracle, and Sun Microsystems–and present the argument, with examples, as to which firm (including HPE) has the greatest competitive advantage with their products and services.