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Engage in the discussion question(s) provided by your instructor. This activity counts as your Online Discussion grade.

Online Discussion assignments for this course will consist of multiple questions/topics presented via a forum created for each module. You must create a post of at least 200-words in answer to ONE of the week’s Discussion questions/topics by 11:59 PM ET on the third day of the module, and then post a reply to one initial post of your classmates in any of the questions by 11:59 PM ET on the last day of the module.

Be sure to identify the title of the question when posting.

1. Your Microwave Oven:A microwave oven emits microwaves that have just the right wavelength needed to cause energy level changes in water molecules. Use this fact to explain how a microwave oven cooks your food. Why doesn’t a microwave oven make a plastic dish get hot? Why do some clay dishes get hot in the microwave? Why do dishes that aren’t themselves heated by the microwave oven sometimes still get hot when you heat food on them?

Overview

According to PBS, every year, the number of social media users continue to grow. As the number of social media users continue to grow, many believe so, too, does the need to understand and master this communications tool. Some universities have even gone so far as to incorporate it into their curriculum.

To view the PBS video clip, please scroll down or click here

Assignment Instructions

The minimum expectation for this component of participation is: (a) an initial response to the main post and (b) substantive responses to two (2) follow-up topic-related questions.

Like the “on-ground” discussion forum, this platform will encourage the open expression of ideas. Be mindful that your noted thoughts do not infringe on others’ rights of expression. Personal attacks/threats, harassment, use of profanity, and other forms of written “abuse” will not be tolerated and will result in zero points.

 

After viewing the previously noted video, click the “reply” button (at the bottom right side of the page) to enter the forum and begin your asynchronous discussion by addressing the following:
Discuss the relevance of “social media’s” impact on communication behavior. How has this medium revolutionized the way we interact? How effective can we be without it? Please explain.

Our complex society, there are many social norms (e.g., don’t chew with your mouth open, hold the door for others, face the front of the elevator). Some norms are explicit, while others are not. For this project your assignment is to break a social norm. Important: YOU CANNOT CAUSE INJURY TO ANYONE OR BREAK THE LAW! (For example, if you plan to invade someone’s personal space, do not do it in a dark parking garage.) However, find a norm and break it. Write about your experience:

Page 1 should be a detailed description of your motivation. What norm did you pick? Why did you pick it? How did you learn about it?

Page 2 should be a description of your experience in breaking the norm. What happened? What were people’s reactions? What was your reaction? How did you feel? How do you imagine others felt?

1) Choose one of the dilemmas listed under the section “Common Ethical Dilemmas in Health Organizations” from your text, and discuss its complexities. Explain why you selected this dilemma. As a healthcare leader, how do you approach issues regarding the dilemma you selected?

 

Theh common ethical dilemmas in health organizations are Relationship Morality, Business and Financial Ethics, Contracts and Negotiations, Right-to-Life Issues. I want to discuss about Business and Financial Ethics

 

2) Training programs are frequently the first items eliminated when management wants to cut costs. Why do you believe this occurs?

Pricing Products and Distribution Channels” Please respond to the following:

• * From the scenario, evaluate the capacity of the most common distribution channels available for the new product launch to provide consumers with easier access to the product. Speculate on the extent to which Golds Reling, Inc. could use each channel to meet profit goals. Choose the most beneficial distribution strategies, and suggest two (2) ways in which this selection could potentially affect consumer adoption of the new product. Provide a rationale for your response.

Assignment: For this assignment you will need to write a persuasive essay with a clear, direct thesis/stand on an issue that is the focus of debate or disagreement. The focus of debate for this essay is Stephen King’s attitude about the relationship between society and horror films as presented in his essay “Why We Crave Horror Films.” (The essay can be found in the text book.)

For this essay, instead of looking at a single text in isolation and summarizing that text as a stand alone document or making an evaluation or argument with no sources, we will be using a text as the basis of the argument. The skills used and practiced so far–careful reading, annotating, responding, summarizing, and writing arguments–will now be combined with further critical reading, quoting, and paraphrasing to support your own thesis.

You are to argue your thesis using quotes from the text “Why We Crave Horror Films” by Stephen King to help support your thesis. In the essay, King argues that horror films are necessary for society because they allow individuals a means to rid themselves of negative emotions. As a thesis for your essay, you may answer one of the following questions:Are horror films good for society? Are horror films bad for society? Are horror films both good and bad for society? Are horror films just another form of entertainment and not that important?

The Introductory paragraphs should have a hook that pulls the reader into the subject. Next, you need to provide a short summary of King’s essay. Be sure to state the author and title of the work before the summary. And be sure to state King’s thesis. The end of the introductory section should contain a clear, direct thesis of your overall position with regard to King’s thesis. What is your attitude toward horror films? The thesis should be followed by an essay map that states the topics or reasons that support your thesis and will be covered in the body paragraphs of the essay.

In the body of the essay, make sure that you use clear topic sentences with transition words for each paragraph (First, Second, and Finally). Also, you need to maintain a clear distinction between your words and ideas and the material from your sources. Your job is to provide introductions, explanations, comparisons and contrasts, and brief evaluations as you present your thinking and King’s thinking on the issue. You will need to quote and paraphrase King in your essay. (Because you state the author and title in the attributive tag before the summary, you will only need to use King’s last name when referring to him for quotes and paraphrases.

In the conclusion of your essay, you can discuss possible resolutions to the problems you have analyzed or broaden your analysis/critique of the King’s essay by discussing your overall impression of horror films.

Please follow these steps as you prepare your paper:

1. Re-read the texts carefully, and annotate, outline.
2. Write down King’s thesis for the essay.
3. Make a list (or chart) of the topics (issues, main points) the text considers.
4. Briefly, in one paragraph, summarize King’s essay.
5. Draft a working thesis that provides an overview of the topics or reasons you plan to use as support for the thesis in the body paragraphs: write your thesis, either supporting or refuting the thesis of King’s essay, and follow the thesis with an essay map with three support points or reasons that support your thesis.
6. Draw up a rough outline of your essay.
7. Draft the first version of the essay.

 

Policy Paper #1:

 

What is the given state’s policy on multilateral international pollution control, specifically in the area of sea pollution and radioactive materials? What traditional strategies would the state adopt in the event of a crisis? What is the state’s domestic population’s likely reaction to a pollution disaster? How dependent is the state on nearby fishing stocks and other economic uses of the oceans more generally? How dependent is the state on nuclear generators for its supply of energy?

 

Policy Paper #2:

 

 

What is the given state’s policy on ensuring the continued supply of oil to the world? How far is it likely to go to ensure this access and what multilateral approaches would it undertake to supplement other approaches to such a blockage? Where does the state traditionally obtain its oil supplies, what short-term alternatives exist, and how self-sufficient is the state? Is the state likely to gain or lose in the event of a sudden shortage in the supply of oil, and is it a member of OPEC?

 

1. How do you assess Biopure’s potential in the human market? The animal market?calculate the market potential for Oxyglobin (animal market) and Hemopure (human market). Thus, the answers are quantitative in nature for Q1.
2. What are the biggest obstacles to success in the human market? The animal market?
3. How might Oxyglobin be a threat to Hemopure? How might be an asset?
4. Should Biopure release Oxyglobin? (How would you assess Oxyglobin’s market potential?) If so, at what price? How should it be distributed?In Question 4, you can bring in some qualitative information to further comment on Oxyglobin’s market potential.
5. If you were Andy Wright, how would you market Oxyglobin?

 

 

There will be four written assignments in this course. Questions are based on the following four cases that we will cover in the class: Barco, US Coffee (A), Ontela and Biopure. Questions for these assignments can be found in the Appendix. These assignments can be done individually or in pairs.

 

These written assignments should not exceed four pages. Up to three pages of supporting material (tables, figures, graphs) may be attached. This material should be referenced in the text of the write-up. Professional quality writing and presentation are expected. Write-ups must be double-spaced, in 12-point font with 1” margins.

 

Your answers and recommendations should be based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of case data. Your analysis should anticipate potential objections to your recommendations and illustrate its superiority over other alternatives.  It should be analytic and deliberative in tone.  The most persuasive documents are the ones that debate more than advocate.  After all, if you do not look at all alternatives, how do you know that you have chosen the best one? In answering the case questions, do not describe the case, but focus on the following three factors: 1) careful analysis of the situation, 2) description of your decisions or recommendations; 3) supporting logic and analyses. Assignments will be described in more detail as we get closer to the due date. Note that these assignments require data analysis as well as creativity/judgment.

Review the Final Research Project instructions located in Week Five.

To help with the preparation of the paper, complete the following items and submit them to your instructor as a single document.

• Introduction to Topic: Refer to the Final Research Project guidelines for your topic selection. For your introduction, you should write a 150-word paragraph which clearly explains the topic, the importance of further research, ethical implications, and how the topic relates to one’s academic and professional pursuits. Make sure you effectively inform the reader of the rationale behind your topic.
• Thesis statement: Write a direct and concise thesis statement, which will become the point or perspective you will argue or prove in the Final Research Project. A thesis statement should be a single declarative sentence that makes one point in 25 words or less. The thesis statement must appear within the introduction paragraph.
• Annotated Bibliography: To help prepare for your Final Research Project, write an annotated bibliography to indicate the quality of the sources you have read. The bibliography must include no less than five scholarly sources that will be used to support the major points of the Final Research Project. Critical thinking skills need to be demonstrated by accurately interpreting evidence used to support various positions of the topic. Please make sure to provide full reference information in accordance with APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Write a brief paragraph (around 150 words) summarizing the source and explaining how it is pertinent and relevant to the topic of the project and how each source will support your thesis statement. See the Sample Annotated Bibliography in the Ashford Writing Center for more detailed information. Keep in mind the academic research standards for all Ashford University papers.

For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.

The Final Research Project Preparation

• Must be 1,000 – 1,250 words in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use at least five scholarly sources.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center

Additional information… requirements.

Please visit the www.ted.com website and search for videos that you think would be appropriate for us to use when we discuss “working effectively in teams” or “developing leadership skills,” during the final month of the course.

 

 

 

You can submit up to four suggestions, with each one worth five points.  Remember that you must include a 200-250 word explanation for why you think EACH video would be relevant and add value to this class when we talk about teams or leadership.   It is not acceptable to copy and paste the description of the video from the TED.com website – you must submit your own evaluation of each video’s value for this class.

 

 

 

Copy and paste the URL for your first video here:

 

Explanation of relevance of video #1 (200-250 words):

 

 

 

Copy and paste the URL for your second video here:

 

Explanation of relevance of video #2 (200-250 words):

 

 

 

Copy and paste the URL for your third video here:

 

Explanation of relevance of video #3 (200-250 words):

 

 

 

Copy and paste the URL for your fourth video here: