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Assignment #1

Listen to the Cultural and Linguistic Differences podcast from The IRIS Center, or read the transcript. Consider what Donna Ford has to say about prejudice and stereotyping. Then, read the “Culture-Based Education and Its Relationship to Student Outcomes” article.

Discuss how educators can positively influence a school-age child to not hold biases or prejudices against others. Give an example of how a teacher can create a community of learners who support one another by fostering positive attitudes. Give an example of how an educator could teach his or her students the importance of acceptance. Your post must address the children in the concrete operational stage.

Link-http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/interview/ford_cul_ling_diff/

Link-https://documents.sd61.bc.ca/ANED/educationalResources/StudentSuccess/Cultural_Based_Education_and_its_Relationship_to_Student_Outcomes.pdf

Assignment #2

Bullying is a prevalent issue during middle childhood. Watch The Power of One – School Video Sample (Transcript). Choose one of the situations presented: Diego, Timmy, or Kendra  Briefly describe the situation. Offer suggestions that can be put into place by the teacher, school, and the parents (at least one for each). Use the following sources to support your response:

1. Bullies: What is Bullying
2. Stopbullying

You must address what should be said to the child who is targeted and to the child exhibiting the bullying behavior. You must include what should not be said as well. Include at least one suggestion to be used in the classroom and one suggestion that can be reinforced at home.

Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1mOCd5HP5M

Review the Case Study; Netflix’s Distribution Goes beyond Disks on page 426 of our text, Foundations of marketing. Next, do some additional research regarding Netfix and their more recent activities and changes they have made to their services.  Answer the following questions in a 2-3 page Journal Entry.

1. How is Netflix using physical distribution for competitive advantage?
2. How have product attributes and customer characteristics changed the competitive landscape for distribution in the movie rental industry?
3. Can Netflix be considered a channel captain? Explain your answer.
4. What is Netflix doing currently to ensure they stay relevant in their market (additional research is required for this answer, beyond the case study)?

You will be graded on the content as well as your writing and mechanics which includes grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.  Include an introduction and conclusion p

In Part 4, you are setting a goal for this project based on the outcome that you want to achieve. Knowing what you want the end result of this project to look like will help you to identify and implement the behaviors necessary to achieve that goal. Second, you are identifying a set of communication behaviors that will lead you to your goal. Be specific – what will you do or say that is different? This is what you need to include in 4E.

Reminder – It is not time to implement new behaviors yet – this week you are setting a goal and identifying the new communication behaviors that will help you to achieve that goal.

Be sure to submit all of the parts listed in the blue box below.

CCC Part 4: Goal Analysis

The interpersonal communication skill you selected earlier in this project is not yet stated in specific behavioral terms. For example, “I want to overcome shyness and meet new people,” gives you little direction. Some questions you might want to ask yourself are: What new people? Where will I meet them? When will I meet them? How many do I want to meet? How often? What will I say when I meet them? What do I typically do in these situations that I want to avoid?

4A. Copy your original goal from CCC Part 1E. Now look at your 4 Self Review goals that you wrote in Weeks 1 and 2. Read over your journal analysis of the CCC Part 2, and the positive models you want to emulate from Part 3 that you did in Weeks 2 and 3. Do you think your goal as written in Part 1E needs to be modified or changed?

4A1. Write down your original goal from CCC Part 1E.

4A2. Write down what you think your updated goal for this project should be now. It may be the same, slightly modified or totally different from Part 1E. For example:

“I want to be able to tell my family ‘no’ when I do not want to do something for them. I do not want to be taken advantage of and I want to stop feeling guilty when I do say ‘no.'”

4B. Jot down some communication behaviors that you associate with your goal. To arrive at this list, answer the following questions:

4B 1.What must a person be saying and/or doing for me to say that he/she has achieved the goal?

4B 2. Given a room full of people, what is the basis on which I will separate them into two classes: Those who have achieved the goal and those who have not?

4B 3. How will I recognize and measure goal achievement when I see it?

4C. Now, describe each behavior. Do this in a statement that identifies the manner (or extent) of the behavior that is required to achieve the goal. For example:

4C1, Behavior 1: “In order for me to achieve my goal of disciplining my daughter without becoming angry, I will wait until she has finished talking to ensure I hear her side of the story.”

4C2, Behavior 2: “In order for me to achieve my goal of disciplining my daughter without becoming angry, I will ask for clarification before I make a decision regarding discipline.”

Repeat this statement for each behavior on your list. This step helps you to establish the criteria by which you will measure your success in reaching the goal.

4D. Now, look at your behaviors again. Consider this: If someone else performed the behaviors you have outlined, would you be willing to say that person has achieved your goal? Can you answer “yes” to this question for each of the behaviors you listed above in Part 4C? If not, modify the descriptions of the behaviors until you can say, “YES.” The answer to Part 4D is YES or NO. Do this over until you can state YES as the answer for each of the behaviors you have listed in 4C above. Explain why these behaviors would exemplify the attainment of your goal.

4E. Conclude with a clearly identified statement of the communication behaviors you intend to implement to achieve your interpersonal communication goal. Be specific. What new people? Where will I meet them? When will I meet them? How many do I want to meet? How often? What will I say when I meet them? How will I say it? What do I typically do in these situations that I want to avoid?

Report for CCC Part 4:

In this section you are to work through four steps to arrive at a clear statement of the behavioral goals related to your interpersonal communication project. Use the process described in this week’s Course Project tab as a framework for this narrative, and include in Part 4 of your report the following items:

4A through 4D. Provide a detailed outline of your movement through these four steps.

4A. Restate your goal for this project:

4A 1. Write down your original goal from CCC Part 1E.

4A 2. Write down what you think your updated goal for this project should be now. It may be the same, slightly modified or totally different from Part 1E.

4A 3.Why is your goal the same as CCC Part 1E, or why did it need to be changed?

4B. Answer these questions:

4B 1.What must a person be saying and/or doing for me to say that he/she has achieved my goal?

4B 2. Given a room full of people, what is the basis on which I will separate them into two classes: Those who have achieved my goal and those who have not?

4B 3. How will I recognize and measure my goal achievement when I see it?

4C. State your goal in specific behavioral terms. What new people? Where will I meet them? When will I meet them? How many do I want to meet? How often? What will I say when I meet them? How will I say it? What do I typically do in these situations that I want to avoid?

4C 1.Behavior 1: “In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .

4C 2. Behavior 1: “In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .

4C 3. Behavior 1: “In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .

4D. YES or NO (Do this over until the answer is YES.) Explain why these behaviors would exemplify the attainment of your goal.

4E. Copy your goal from 4A2 and then add all your specific behaviors from 4C.Conclude with a clearly identified statement of the communication behaviors you intend to implement to achieve your interpersonal communication goal. Be specific.

an essay research about

masonry construction,

what are the functions of the masonry units and of the mortar?

What are the ingredients of mortar and what are their functions?

What are the functions of bonding patterns and tooled-joint profiles in masonry?

Write a 700- to 875-word paper. Include the following:

• Cosmology is the study of the universe as a whole. Describe the foundation of modern cosmology.
• The Big Bang theory is a part of cosmology. Explain the Big Bang theory and provide an example of one experiment scientists performed that supported it.
• The Milky Way is just one galaxy that resulted from the Big Bang. Describe the structure of the Milky Way and how dark matter influences it.
• When was dark energy discovered? How has that discovery changed people’s view of the universe?
• What is a theory of everything? What does it aim to do to people’s understanding of the universe as a whole?

Cite at least two references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

There are two Assignments to complete.

Assignment #1: HR Technology and Leadership

Research technology used in human resource management on the Internet:

Checklist:

View the Assignment #1 rubric. Submit your paper in APA format and citation style. Your paper should be a minimum of 4 pages in length that includes a title page and references page. Submit your Assignment to the Dropbox area in the course.

Assignment #2: Journal Assignment

Topic: Handling a Job Application and Business Legal Compliance

Scenario: An applicant who is 60 years of age and disabled (in a wheelchair) enters the HR Department to apply for a front desk position in a hospital. The hospital has over 400 employees. This position requires that from time to time, the desk person escort the visitor back to the particular department. Discuss how this applicant’s application should be handled.

Checklist:

In this course, you have been introduced to ethics, social problems, and social policy. This assignment will prompt action from you to help resolve a social issue. You must learn about a problem, find a piece of legislation addressing your concern, and act to help solve the problem.

Using the textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, do the following:

1. Identify the Problem

Select and research a social issue based on the course readings or personal interest.

Then, address the following:

• Define and describe the social issue in detail using a variety of relevant outside sources.
• Explain the social context of the social issue.
• Identify and describe ethical concerns related to the social issue.
• Determine what population is most impacted by the social issue.

2. Find the Legislation

Use credible government sources to find and learn about a piece of legislation related to your chosen social problem or issue.

Then, address the following:

• Explain how the piece of current legislation relates to the social problem or issue. Make sure you provide a description of the piece of legislation.

3. Write an Advocacy Letter

In order to help resolve the social issue, you must take action. Identify your elected representative(s) and find their contact and e-mail addresses.

Write an advocacy letter regarding the piece of legislation and your support of or opposition to it.

The purpose of an advocacy letter is to support or oppose the legislation that affects a social issue of concern to you. This letter is a way for representatives to stay in touch with the constituents they represent. The letter consists of a brief introduction identifying and addressing the social issue of concern (through personal experience, if applicable), an identification of the piece of current legislation that addresses your chosen issue, and your request advocating your representative to support or oppose the legislation.

Be su2re to address the following in your letter:

• Identify the purpose of your letter.
• Identify House bill (HR) or Senate bill (S) number of the legislation.
• Briefly summarize the social problem or issue.
• Explain the importance of the legislation as it relates to your issue.
• Advocate for or against the legislation in a knowledgeable and respectful tone. This includes the following:
  • Evaluating the proposed impact of the legislation on target population
  • Proposing possible ways the legislation can influence the social problem or issue

Download and review samples of advocacy letters. Use either of the sample letters as a template for

Additional Information: Today, you and Shawn Williams, the new Director of Global Human Capital Management at Atlantis Global Corporation (AGC), met with John Dawson, the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), and Chairman of the Board of Directors. This meeting provided both of you with some background about the company and touched on some of the major problems that are currently confronting it.

The meeting with John was cordial. He is obviously very concerned about the financial losses that AGC continues to experience. You note that John’s main concerns seem to center around global competition and the very real threat of losing AGC’s market lead as the top manufacturer of electronic circuit boards for high-definition television screens.

Both you and Shawn are surprised, however, that John never mentions any issues relating to the employees who work at AGC. Earlier in the month, the president of one of the global subsidiaries told Shawn that it is difficult to recruit talent for AGC. He also told Shawn that employees are not happy and continue to leave the organization to work for other organizations in their various industrial park locations. Competition for talent is high.

When Shawn speaks about human capital concerns at AGC, John is not very interested; seemingly, John knows little about this area of business. In addition, John thinks these employee-related issues do not have much to do with the organization’s problems. Shawn is surprised by his dismissive attitude about the employees of this multinational organization, and he is worried about the alignment of joint objectives. After the meeting, you and Shawn get together in his office to share observations.

“I’m worried about John’s lack of knowledge about how to manage his employees at AGC,” you say.

“Yes, it looks like John’s disregard for the people issues at the company may be a major problem in itself,” says Shawn. “People management must be treated as a high-level strategic matter.”

“Right,” you say. “He doesn’t seem to understand that human capital has economic value and that other organizational changes will not occur if the people aren’t managed properly.”

“Ultimately, the bottom line is affected,” says Shawn. “I have another meeting to go to now. Let’s wait until tomorrow to talk about next steps. Does that work for you?”

“That sounds good to me,” you say. During your drive home, you think about the meeting and think about the difficult job that lies ahead. You know that it will be challenging to work with John to implement the organizational changes that are necessary to build greater global strength without changes in the management of global human capital. Later that evening, you sit down at your computer to make notes about the following questions:

• How would you describe the leadership styles of John and Shawn?
• Why would you think that conflict may occur because of these style differences?
• What are the pros and cons associated with these styles?

Part II

You and Shawn are scheduled to meet next week with John and the board of directors at AGC. Shawn will make a presentation about human capital management. Both of you understand the urgency of the company’s situation and why it is important to instruct this group about the value and need for an optimized program for the management of global human capital. You run into each other as you arrive at the office this morning and stop for a minute to talk.

“Shawn, I think your presentation will be a learning opportunity for this group,” you say. “Without this information about global human capital management, AGC may never be able to move forward with critically needed changes.”

“I agree,” he says. “I’m working on my notes, and I want your advice about some concerns I have.”

“Sure,” you say. “Why don’t you e-mail me the list and I’ll get back to you with my suggestions.”

“Sounds good,” he says. Later that morning, you get his e-mail, and the following list of questions:

• How should I approach the board?
• How should I deliver my message without embarrassing the board about its lack of knowledge about human capital management?
• What can I say to illustrate the intrinsic value of human capital?
• What examples from other organizations can be provided that will strengthen the board’s knowledge of global human capital trends and problems?
• Do you think that my leadership style will help me during this meeting?

Additional Information: The presentation that Shawn made to the board was a success. You and he both believe that the overview he gave to this leadership group helped them see the challenges associated with the effective management of global human capital and the value of recognizing human capital as the most important asset that a company can have. John and the board gave every indication that they understand the urgency in moving ahead to align key global human capital goals with those established for the global organization. In fact, they asked you to move ahead with the development of these goals and to return next week to initiate goal alignment.

“I’m relieved that my presentation went so well,” says Shawn. “I was braced for resistance.”

“Yes, it’s a major milestone, you say. Now that we have buy-in from the top, we can move forward with developing global human capital goals for AGC. It’s exciting!”

“Indeed it is,” he says. “I want to get this next step started as soon as possible.”

“Yes, developing goals will take time and lots of thought,” you say. “I recommend that you begin by evaluating the existing organizational cultures and leadership styles at AGC. They look to be very diverse.”

“That makes sense,” says Shawn. “Because the company has several global subsidiaries with significant cultural differences, this evaluation will be challenging.”

“Well, as I always say, as goes the leadership style, so goes the organizational culture. Keep that in mind as you work through this diagnostic process,” you say. “It will be foundational for the work that follows.”

“We should make time to discuss our combined knowledge and experience with managers who have diverse leadership styles and the organizational cultures that we’ve seen them create,” he says.

“AGC would benefit from an organizational culture that is more proactive and competitive,” you say. “One that focuses on the most important asset of any organization—the human assets—could turn this company around.”

“When you get back to your office,” you say as you hand him a piece of paper, “take a look at this list that I jotted down during your presentation. I think it will help you with developing goals.”

“This is great,” he says. “Thanks.”

The list you gave Shawn to help him develop goals is as follows:

• Define and evaluate the problem with the current organizational cultures at AGC.
• What components of the organizational culture should change, and why?
• What impact do the leadership styles have on the present organizational cultures at AGC?
• Describe problems that exist when a parent organization fails to acknowledge cultural differences at its other global locations.
• What challenges does AGC presently face in regard to its past lack of focus on cultural differences?
• What solutions can Shawn implement to correct these problems?