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Assignment 2: Employment-At-Will Doctrine

 

Imagine you are a recently-hired Chief Operating Officer (COO) in a midsize company preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). You quickly discover multiple personnel problems that require your immediate attention.

1. John posted a rant on his Facebook page in which he criticized the company’s most important customer.
2. Ellen started a blog to protest the CEO’s bonus, noting that no one below director has gotten a raise in two (2) years and portraying her bosses as “know-nothings” and “out-of-touch”
3. Bill has been using his company-issued BlackBerry to run his own business on the side.
4. After being disciplined for criticizing a customer in an email (sent from his personal email account on a company computer), Joe threatens to sue the company for invasion of privacy.
5. One of the department supervisors requests your approval to fire his secretary for insubordination. Since the secretary has always received glowing reviews, you call her into your office and determine that she has refused to prepare false expense reports for her boss.
6. Anna’s boss refused to sign her leave request for jury duty and now wants to fire her for being absent without permission.

As an astute manager, you will need to analyze the employment-at-will doctrine and determine what, if any, exceptions and liabilities exist before taking any action. As you proceed with your investigation, you discover the company has no whistleblower policy.

In preparation for this assignment, use the Internet or Strayer Library to research your state’s employment-at-will policy.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Summarize the employment-at-will doctrine discussed in the text and then evaluate three (3) of the six (6) scenarios described by determining:
   1. Whether you can legally fire the employee; include an assessment of any pertinent exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine.
   2. The primary action(s) that you should take to limit liability and impact on operations; specify the ethical theory that best supports your decision.
2. Examine your state’s policy on employment-at-will. Analyze at least one (1) real-world example of an employee or employer utilizing your state’s employment-at-will doctrine in the last five (5) years. Include a summary of the main issue and the outcome in the identified real-world example.
3. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable reference and proprietary Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

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 and apply the concepts of freedom versus responsibility and ethical decision making.
• Analyze and evaluate laws that protect against discrimination in the workplace.
• Analyze and evaluate the employment-at-will doctrine and exceptions, as well as the protections afforded whistleblowers.
• Explore the legal and ethical issues surrounding employee and consumer privacy.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in law, ethics, and corporate governance.
• Write clearly and concisely about law, ethics, and corporate governance using proper writing mechanics.

Part I: Answer each question in at least 5 sentences.

Q1: What are a class and a structure?

Q2: Write 4 facts about Constructors?

Q3: What is ADT and how would you implement it?

Write a 2 page research paper on structures and classes.  Explain the concepts using at least one example.  In addition to textbook, use two other resources (Wikipedia sources are not permitted) and list each resource used at the end of paper in the reference list section.

Write a 1000 word response to the question:

What is our personal responsiblity toward the natural world, toward what we term our natural resources?

Discuss globalization, families and work.

Assignment 1: Should You Believe a Statistical Study?

We are bombarded by statistical information from a wide variety of sources. Much of the statistical research performed in the world is conducted with a great deal of integrity, validity, and reliability. However, there are many statistical studies that are conducted that are—whether intentionally or unintentionally—plagued by bias.

As a member of society, and as a consumer, it is prudent to develop the skills necessary to critically examine reported statistical claims. Determining whether the report contains bias is a great way to determine the reliability of study results and make a better informed decision.

In this assignment, you will apply the guidelines found in the textbook Unit 5B “Should You Believe a Statistical Study?” in order to critically analyze the content, design, and reported results of a statistical study.

Conduct an Internet search to find a study whose statistical results have been published in the news or any other public forum. Applying the following guidelines, critically analyze the study’s reported content and results.

Identify the goal, population, and type of study.
Who conducted the study? Is there bias here?
Is there bias in the sample used in the study?
Are there any problems in defining or measuring the variables of interest in the study?
Are there any confounding variables present in the study?
Are the results presented fairly?
Is the study’s conclusion reasonable? Does it make sense?
Do the results make practical significance?

Write your initial response in a minimum of 200 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Assignment 1: Discussion Question Important note: Discussion questions in this course use a case study that is found inDoc Sharing area in the file named “Project Management Case.docx.” It is strongly recommended that you read this case study before attempting an assignment. Also, it is mandatory that you to attempt all assignment questions in the order they are presented in.

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Discussion Question

Project communication is one of the most important factors in project management. A project manager will spend most of his/her time on communications.

Discuss who the project stakeholders on District 4 Move project are.

Discuss various types of communications you will need to use on the project, what stakeholder(s) each type would address and the frequency of each communication type. You may choose to use a table for this information.

Justify your responses.

for my paper, my topic is (is video gaming good or bad?), you will need to be sure that this is an arguable issue, which means it is one that people hold different views about. it should be narrowing my topic into a single statement which states your position. this could be a claim of fact, definition, cause, value, or policy.

Complete the following in preparation for your assignment:

Select a movie or TV show that effectively communicates the culture, values, and norms of a society that is different from your own culture.
The movie or TV should meet the following requirements:
Must be a foreign film with subtitles
Provide you with a glimpse of what life is like in another culture
The process of watching this movie or TV show should provide you with a unique cultural experience.
Watch the movie or TV show that you selected, and use your reactions as part of your response to the following topic:
Define ethnocentrism. Discuss how ethnocentrism affects individuals and societies.

Write a paper of 3 pages addressing the following:

Provide a comprehensive overview of the concept of ethnocentrism.
Use your cultural experience of watching the selected movie or TV show to discuss the effect of ethnocentrism on individuals and societies.
Use any personal experiences that you may have had visiting different countries around the world as part of this paper; however, do not let your personal experiences with other cultures be the focal point of this paper.
The focal point of the paper is your cultural experience watching the selected movie or TV show and your comprehensive overview of the concept of ethnocentrism.
Please note that this paper is not intended to be a summary of the movie or TV show.
This paper is not a book review or overview of the movie or TV show you selected.
Focus on the cultural observations that you are able to make based on this experience and your discussion of the concept of ethnocentrism

Further note the following guidelines for selecting a film for this assignment:

-Students cannot use movies like Slumdog Millionaire that are made by American film crews in other countries, and that are mainly in English.

-Students cannot use the movie Passion of the Christ.

-Students cannot use historical movies. The assignment should focus on the “contemporary” (i.e. current or within the last 15-20 years) culture of a society.

-Students cannot use martial arts movies. This assignment is n

Activity Instructions

Review your learnings from the discussions and assignments in Units 2, 3, and 4. Then prepare a 12–15 page paper (excluding the cover page, references page, and appendices).

The following is an outline for your paper:

Title page.

Introduction (approximately two pages).

Global leadership concerns for the future (approximately two pages):

Identify the current global trends that you see driving a global leadership agenda.

Clearly link your leadership development needs to the applicable global trends.

Review Units 1 and 2, and provide links via citations and references.

Emerging leadership theory to guide your leadership development (approximately three pages):

Analyze the emerging leadership theories that are appropriate for a global agenda. These topics were developed in the written assignment for Unit 2.

Select a theory that is appropriate for professional growth and for guiding an individual global agenda.

Provide your rationale for choosing this theory to frame your leadership agenda.

Review Unit 4, and provide links via citations and references.

Personal plan to develop your global leadership competencies (minimum eight pages):

Define your responsibility and need to continue to adapt and grow as a global leader.

Review the Unit 3 discussions on your Gardner’s five minds level of competency and Unit 3’s Global Leadership Inventory with respect to your findings on strengths and areas for improvement.

Prepare a plan that supports your personal growth as a global leader. The plan should clearly focus on the areas for improvement.

Describe how you will evaluate your progress.

Develop a one-page table-format calendar for the action steps of the plan.

Conclusion (approximately 1–2 pages).

References (minimum of 15 sources ).

Appendices (including the graph results from the Global Leadership Inventory and any other materials you feel are pertinent).

Refer to the scoring guide prior to submission to ensure you meet all evaluation criteria.

Assignment Requirements

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.

Number of resources: Minimum of 15 resources.

Length of paper: 12–15 typed, double-spaced pages.

Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.

 

Imagine you are a recently-hired Chief Operating Officer (COO) in a midsize company preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). You quickly discover multiple personnel problems that require your immediate attention.

1. John posted a rant on his Facebook page in which he criticized the company’s most important customer.
2. Ellen started a blog to protest the CEO’s bonus, noting that no one below director has gotten a raise in two (2) years and portraying her bosses as “know-nothings” and “out-of-touch”
3. Bill has been using his company-issued BlackBerry to run his own business on the side.
4. After being disciplined for criticizing a customer in an email (sent from his personal email account on a company computer), Joe threatens to sue the company for invasion of privacy.
5. One of the department supervisors requests your approval to fire his secretary for insubordination. Since the secretary has always received glowing reviews, you call her into your office and determine that she has refused to prepare false expense reports for her boss.
6. Anna’s boss refused to sign her leave request for jury duty and now wants to fire her for being absent without permission.

As an astute manager, you will need to analyze the employment-at-will doctrine and determine what, if any, exceptions and liabilities exist before taking any action. As you proceed with your investigation, you discover the company has no whistleblower policy.

In preparation for this assignment, use the Internet or Strayer Library to research your state’s employment-at-will policy.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Summarize the employment-at-will doctrine discussed in the text and then evaluate three (3) of the six (6) scenarios described by determining:
   1. Whether you can legally fire the employee; include an assessment of any pertinent exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine.
   2. The primary action(s) that you should take to limit liability and impact on operations; specify the ethical theory that best supports your decision.
2. Examine your state’s policy on employment-at-will. Analyze at least one (1) real-world example of an employee or employer utilizing your state’s employment-at-will doctrine in the last five (5) years. Include a summary of the main issue and the outcome in the identified real-world example.
3. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable reference and proprietary Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

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 and apply the concepts of freedom versus responsibility and ethical decision making.
• Analyze and evaluate laws that protect against discrimination in the workplace.
• Analyze and evaluate the employment-at-will doctrine and exceptions, as well as the protections afforded whistleblowers.
• Explore the legal and ethical issues surrounding employee and consumer privacy.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in law, ethics, and corporate governance.
• Write clearly and concisely about law, ethics, and corporate governance using proper writing mechanics.