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Analyze the controversy that emerged about presidential power during the Bush administration.

Summary:

The homework assignment is to watch the documentary “Cheney’s Law” available at:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/view/

(simply scroll down to the 31st row from the top and click on the title “Cheney’s Law”, which aired on October 16, 2007).

The topic for this week is the theory of the “Unitary Executive.” As we will discuss in class, after 9/11 the Bush administration — in particular Vice President Dick Cheney — articulated the theory of the “unitary executive” as a constitutional justification for an unprecedented expansion of presidential power during their administration. There are three areas in particular to pay attention to: 1) Presidential “Signing Statements”; 2) prisoner treatment under the Geneva conventions; and 3) wiretapping of American citizens.

For your assignment, you will analyze the controversy that emerged about presidential power during the Bush administration. First, what is the theory of the unitary executive, and why was it controversial? Second, summarize the main areas of controversy within EACH of the THREE issues (see above) presented in the documentary? What evidence does the documentary cite to back up its claims of unprecedented expansion of presidential power? Why do you think the Bush administration was allowed to expand presidential power in this fashion? Do you think most Americans were aware of the extent of the expanded presidential authority that took place under President Bush? If not, what does this say about American democracy? Feel free to comment with any personal reaction to the documentary.

As always, the assignment is single spaced and one page. DO NOT CONSULT OUTSIDE SOURCES OR YOU RISK NOT GETTING CREDIT FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT

Explain the purpose assessment serves when placing English language learners in appropriate educational programming.

Assessment and Placement of English Language Learners

After reading Chapter 4, write a two-page Reflection Paper addressing the following items:

  • Explain the purpose assessment serves when placing English language learners in appropriate educational programming.
  • There are several challenges that emerge as we assess English language learners. Describe two of those challenges.
  • Identify and defend solutions to the challenges you described.

The Paper

  • Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least two scholarly sources (e.g., teacher resource book, journal article, professional website) in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Analyze a market environment with tacit collusion, including deterrents from entry.

Imagine that you are the owner of a firm. You would like your firm to enter the market in an area where there is imperfect competition and possible tacit collusion. Analyze the market environment to determine whether or not it would be a wise strategy for you to enter the market.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper that answers the following:

1.

2. Evaluate the profitability of entering the market.

3. Examine how the time horizon affects the profitability of entering the market.

4. Determine whether or not you should enter the market and justify your answe

.Identify 3 to 4 key strategies that the new video game company should focus on? Provide examples to support each strategy.

Read the case study, “Video Game Console Industry in 2012” on pages 602-612 in the text and address the following questions: Book, Contemporary Strategy Analysis, 8th Edition, Robert M. Grant

Consider an opportunity for a new video game company entering into the market; provide the following analysis for the new company looking to compete:

1.Does the Video Game Console Industry have any opportunity for new entrants?

2.Identify Video Game Console Industry performance surrounding these key issues:

oExpansion Opportunities

oOperating efficiency

oGrowth strategy

oCustomer retention

oCultural Considerations

oOverall Sales

oCompetition

3.Conduct additional research as necessary to provide the most up to date perspective on this case. Search for the following information:

oAnnual Report

oSEC Form 10-K

oAnnual Shareholders Proxy Statement

oCompetitive/Industry Information

4.Identify 3 to 4 key strategies that the new video game company should focus on? Provide examples to support each strategy.

5.Would you invest in a new video game startup company entering under the identified market conditions?  Please explain why or why not.

 

 

•Write between 1,500 – 2,000 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style

•Include the following 5 sections:  I. Executive Summary, II. Statement of the Problem, III.  Causes of the Problem, IV. Decision Criteria and Alternative Solutions, V.  Recommended Solution, Implementation and Justification.

•Present the executive summary on the first page of the assignment along with your name (s), student number(s), course section and due date.

•At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.

•No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.

•Use at least three references from outside the course material; one reference must be from EBSCOhost.  Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.

•References must come from sources such as, scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, CNN, online newspapers such as, The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc. Sources such as, Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc. are not acceptable for academic writing.

Analyze a complex value creation system using management concepts.

Shared Practice: The Goal, Part 1

As a manager, much of your work requires analyzing complex situations, which in turn requires critical thinking skills. These skills may include determining what information is relevant and what is not; evaluating the accuracy of information and credibility of sources; identifying assumptions, inconsistencies, and ambiguous arguments; and evaluating the strength of a claim (Beyer, 1987).

Throughout your management program, you have been developing and applying critical thinking skills. As you review the class notes “A Brief Note on the Theory of Constraints” (located in this week’s resources), think about Goldratt’s theory and the critical thinking required of managers.

This week, and continuing into Weeks 6 and 7, you will be using your critical thinking skills to analyze business issues from the business novel The Goal, and you will evaluate the decisions and actions of the participants in the book—based on concepts learned in the course to date.

To prepare for this Shared Practice, select one of the following options, based on the two course level outcomes below, which you will use to frame and analyze this week’s reading assignment in The Goal:

  • Analyze a complex value creation system using management concepts.

OR

  • Apply systems thinking to address challenges and opportunities managers encounter

Then, select three or more short passages from this week’s assigned readings in The Goal that contain one or two essential ideas that you found compelling. Analyze each using the Course Outcome you selected as a framework.  (Note: Part one of The Goal outlines the various performance problems that the Bearington plant is having, so feel free to practice your systems thinking skills to explain why the plant is having such difficulties!  Either course learning outcome above will allow you to do this.)

For this Shared Practice, write a 3- to 4-paragraph essay. Identify the Course Outcome you selected and the passages from Part 1 of The Goal . Explain why each passage you chose is relevant and important in effective business management. Justify your response and include citations for each passage.

As you move on to next week, reflect on this statement, “If I had only known this, back when…”

Identify several of Toyota’s existing organizational processes at the time of the accelerator crisis.

For this assignment, complete the following:

Using your preliminary research, identify several of Toyota’s existing organizational processes at the time of the accelerator crisis. You will be developing an OIP that would replace some (or one) of these processes.
For each process you identify, write a short summary addressing the following specific topics. Your analyses should be as thorough as possible. Be sure to cite your resources for this information.
Importance: What is the importance of the process to the Toyota organization?
Scope: What is the scope of this process (what is the breadth of its reach)?
Parties involved: What customers, as well as internal and external suppliers, are affected by this
process?
Priority: What is the timeliness or urgency for resolving the issues involved in this process?
Benefits: What is the overall impact or benefit for Toyota in improving this process?
Cost: What are the costs to Toyota if the process is not improved?
Select one of the processes you have identified as needing improvement to use as the basis for your operations improvement plan (OIP). Select a process that lends itself to an in-depth analysis and that is important to the Toyota corporation. Be sure to focus on a process that you will be able to evaluate and address within the scope of your OIP, given the relatively short duration of this course. Take into account the amount of time required to complete the OIP.
Explain why you think this process should be addressed, focusing on your analysis of its importance to the organization and how the process would benefit from improvement.

Identify a specific problem in your community that has been solved through a law enforcement initiative. Address all information to the Toa Baja City Police Department.

Community Problem-Solving Paper

Write a 1,050- to 1,200-word paper on successful community problem solving.

Identify a specific problem in your community that has been solved through a law enforcement initiative. Address all information to the Toa Baja City Police Department

Include at least four peer reviewed references.TIME FRAME, NO PLAGIARISM, SPELLING, GRAMMA QUALITY, WORD COUNT.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

What academic training do you think the model public administrator should have? Explain.

Write a three-paragraph answer detailing your view of the role of the modern public administrator. What academic training do you think the model public administrator should have? Do you feel that the public administrator’s role has been diminished or enlarged in recent years? In what ways do public administrators directly or indirectly affect your life? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Describe the health care organization’s service strategy. Include strategies to create a healing environment within your organization that affects patients, visitors, and employees.

Unit2 – Individual Project 2-3 pages with references cited
Complete the following portions of your strategic plan:

Describe the health care organization’s service strategy. Include strategies to create a healing environment within your organization that affects patients, visitors, and employees.

Be sure to address the following:

How does your service strategy develop a culture of customer service?
How does your service strategy create an environment for employees?

Identify how your service strategy is linked to the organizational vision and mission.