Discuss communication issues that arise because of the differences in languages.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria:

Competency 1: Evaluate communication issues and trends of various cultures within the United States.
- Provide examples for the traits of phonology, semantics, and syntactics.
Competency 3: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to increase intercultural competencies.
- Explain what a language may suggest about its culture.
- Discuss communication issues that arise because of the differences in languages
Competency 5: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
- Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Instructions

Note: Before beginning this assignment, read the requirements for The Power of Language discussion in this unit (u03d1), as you will submit the Adobe Connect video clip (and its related transcript) you create for the discussion as part of this assignment.

For this assignment, select a language other than your native cultural language. (This may mean a dialect commonly used by smaller groups of people and meanings may not be easily understood by others.) Research this language to learn more about its phonology, semantics, and syntactics. Write a short paper in which you address the following:

Given the information you gathered, write a short summary of the language you chose. Provide examples for the traits of phonology, semantics, and syntactics.
Explain what the selected language may suggest about the culture from which it originates. For example, the English language borrows extensively from other languages and tends to reflect the melting-pot nature of U. S. culture.
Discuss communication issues that arise because of the differences in languages. Include observations you made when creating and viewing your video clip for the Power of Language discussion and any observations you made of native speakers of your selected language.

In addition to your paper, submit the Adobe Connect video clip you recorded for The Power of Language discussion in this unit, along with its related Word transcript.

Refer to the Lanuage Traits and Power of Language Scoring Guide as you develop this assignment.

Assignment Requirements

Written Communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA Formatting: Paper, resources, and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
Paper Length: 2–3 double-spaced pages (not including title and reference pages).
Font and Font Size: Times New Roman or Arial, 12 point.

Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click on the linked resources for helpful writing information.

Described and evaluated the market forces, current trends, and changes in drug benefit programs over the last fifteen years.

Current Trends and Issues in Managed Care

Using the South University Online library or the Internet, research on a series of topics that will help you understand the current issues regarding managed care. You can use keywords, such as (but not limited to) managed care, current trends and issues in managed care, pharmacy benefit management, or utilization management. Like many other aspects of health care, managed care is continually changing and evolving to meet current consumer and market demands. This week, you are required to write an essay on the following topics:

Pharmacy benefit managementUtilization management

Use the following guidelines for developing your essay:

Select at least two articles for each topic from the SUO library, and write a review for each source of information.Present a summary for each topic tying together the information learned about that topic.Describe and evaluate the market forces, current trends, and changes in drug benefit programs over the last fifteen years.Discuss basic approaches and techniques used in utilization management.Analyze the future of utilization management approaches. How might they change and why?Justify your ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from reputable and scholarly texts, websites, and other references.

Based on your research, summarize your findings on the selected topics and compile your observations in a 5- to 6-page Microsoft Word document.

Support your responses with examples.

CITE any sources in APA FORMAT

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Selected at least two reputable articles per topic and write a review for each source of information (each article).

Presented a summary for each topic.

Described and evaluated the market forces, current trends, and changes in drug benefit programs over the last fifteen years.

Discussed basic approaches and techniques used in utilization management.

Analyzed the future of utilization management approaches and how the techniques might change.

Justified your ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from reputable and scholarly texts, websites, and other references.

Written components.

Total:

200

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Annotated Bibliography

In this week, you will complete an annotated bibliography for a position paper that will be due in Week 5. For more information on the required format of the bibliography please click on annotated bibliography template. Choosing what area you would like to study in addictions begins with examining the following areas related to the course competencies:

Major psychological theories and principles in the field of addictionsHistorical link to modern issues and trends in the field of addictionsCurrent and evolving trends in the field of addictionsNature of geographic, social, cognitive, and emotional factors in the development, course, and duration of addictionsDifferences in patterns of addiction in the context of gender and developmental issuesIllegal and legal substance use issues regarding physical, social, and psychological effectsImpact of treatment and prevention methods on the incidence, course, and duration of addictive behaviors

Use this as a guide when choosing research articles.

Note: This is a course on psychology. Therefore, the research should relate to addictions but from a psychological perspective and less on purely the medical issues related to the disorders and conditions.

Choose any three of the topics mentioned above. Using the South University Online Library database (ProQuest or EBSCOHOST), find two journal articles related to each of the topic areas chosen. You need to research articles located in scholarly journals. Scholarly journal articles are also referred as primary source peer reviewed articles. You should not use web pages, magazines, newspapers, textbooks, and other books for this assignment. Also, research articles that were published within the last five or six years.

Based on your research, create a 4- document in Microsoft Word that includes:

A summary for each of the journal articles found.An analysis and evaluation for each of the journal articles found.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Wrote a summary for each of the journal articles found.

Wrote an analysis and evaluation for each of the journal articles found.

Used correct spelling, grammar, professional vocabulary, and APA format.

Explain the process of cancer, the effects on the human body, the various types, and the risk factors involved.

In order for organisms to grow, repair, maintain, and reproduce, cells undergo cell division. Sometimes, cells uncontrollably divide, resulting in cancer. In the first part of the Cancer and Cell Division Lab, you will learn about normal cell division and will compare it to cell division that occurs in cancer cells. You will then visit a website to find out more information about cancer. You will learn why it occurs, why it kills, and new treatments that are being tested and used to treat cancer.

Objectives

Explain the process of cancer, the effects on the human body, the various types, and the risk factors involved.
Explain various treatments for cancer.
Explain the various stages of mitosis.

Materials

No extra materials will be required to complete this lab other than internet service.

Directions

Go to the following website:http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_23/BL_23.html
Follow the steps under the PROCEDURE section.
Type all answers directly on the data sheet.
Select Save As, and save this document using your last name and student ID as the file name.
Upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file when you are finished.

While viewing the video, answer the following questions.

In which stage of cell division is the DNA copied?

During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle?

After viewing the video, click on the Information tab in the bottom right corner. Answer the following questions.

In which of the cancer types listed, are males not at risk of developing?

Cigarette smoke is a major risk factor for which type of cancer listed?

The risk for which type of cancer increases after the age of 55?

Continue following the directions under the PROCEDURE section, and complete the following table.

	Interphase	Prophase	Metaphase	Anaphase	Telophase	% of Cells Dividing	% of Cells at rest
Normal Lungs
Cancerous Lungs
Normal Stomach
Cancerous Stomach
Normal Ovary
Cancerous Ovary

Continue following the directions under the PROCEDURES section and answer the following questions.

Based on your data and observations, what are some of the differences between normal cells and cancer cells?

Which type of cancer shows the most aggressive growth? Explain your answer.

When studying cell division in tissue samples, scientists often calculate a mitotic index, which is the ratio of dividing cells to the total number of cells in the sample. Scientists often calculate the mitotic index to compare the growth rates of different types of tissue. Which type of tissue would have a higher mitotic index, normal tissue or cancerous tissue? Explain.

Go to:http://www.cancer.org/

Click on LEARN ABOUT CANCER. View each section contained in the menu under “Learn About Cancer Topics,” and answer the following questions.

How many people in the US get cancer each year?

What causes cancer?

Since there are many different types of cancer, how is cancer named?

List two signs or symptoms of breast cancer.

Can males development breast cancer?

What is the most common type of cancer?

Identify any potential ethical issues that could have a negative impact on the organization and make recommendations to address them.

In this assignment, you will develop an understanding of the supply chain. You will provide your assessment of a supply chain in the form of an evaluation. This assignment is the second of the two LASA assignments you will complete in this course.

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research methods of evaluating supply chains. Select at least three (3) scholarly sources to support the information in your presentation.

Description of LASA:

In this assignment, you will evaluate a supply chain.

Scenario:

You are consulting for the same organization that you worked for in LASA 1. The organization has asked you to design a supply chain and implement a program to monitor its performance with respect to sustainability. They have also asked you to give recommendations for improving upon your plan as the organization grows. The chief executive officer (CEO) has asked you to present your design and recommendations in a PowerPoint presentation at a meeting with the executive management team.

Instructions:

Your presentation should include the following information:

Evaluate the organization’s facilities with regard to capacity and location. Determine whether the organization has enough capacity and whether or not the facilities are strategically located.
Conduct an inventory analysis of the firm.
- Evaluate the firm’s ERP system.
- Evaluate the firm’s inventory management systems.
- Identify the firm’s inventory costs.
- Determine the firm’s optimum order quantities.
- Identify the firm’s seasonality adjustments and reorder points.
Describe the systems used to monitor the performance of the suppliers.
- Identify the key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Describe the firm’s risk management strategies.
Identify the firm’s conflict management strategies.
Recommend strategies, tools, etc. the organization can use to improve or expand upon the supply chain in the future.
Identify any potential ethical issues that could have a negative impact on the organization and make recommendations to address them.

In addition to the slides in the presentation, include a detailed outline in the speaker notes section explaining the content on each slide. Use at least three (3) scholarly sources to support the information in your presentation. Be sure to cite the sources for your information.

Make sure your presentation adheres to the following Presentation Guidelines:

Create a presentation that is professional and visually appealing.
Include a combination of text and graphics.
Do not write out your entire presentation on the slides. Use bullet points of keywords and short phrases instead of long sentences and paragraphs.
Create your presentation (slides and Speaker Notes) using language that can be easily understood by the intended audience.
Use APA formatting for your slides and Speaker Notes (outline).

Develop a 10–15-slide presentation (including the title slide and reference slide) in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention:

Discuss the wisdom behind the strategy you would use to test the hypothesis from Question 3, and describe the additional steps you might take, depending on the results of your test.

The scientific method is useful in problem solving and decision-making in a wide variety of fields. In this assignment, you will demonstrate how to use the scientific method to make decisions and solve problems in your field of study or everyday life.

Identify a specific problem often faced in your field of study or everyday life. Research your problem and assess your data / research. Examples of such problems could be:

Business
1. Developing a new product that is superior to competitor’s brands; or
2. Establishing a price for a new product using the law of supply and demand;
Information Systems and Technology
1. The use of personal electronic devices for work purpose, or
2. Determining in the most cost-effective computer for your business;
Criminal Justice
1. The reliability of eyewitness testimony, or
2. Determining what evidence reveals to you about a crime;
Everyday Life
1. Selecting a particular brand of detergent, or
2. Determining the most cost-efficient transportation / route for your commute.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

Explain the scientific method and describe the overall manner in which you would apply it in your field of study or everyday life.
Propose one (1) testable hypothesis to explain / solve the problem you have selected. State the expected outcomes of your actions and include criteria for determining whether or not these actions would succeed. Note: Your hypothesis should be stated very precisely.
Describe the main actions that you intend to put into place to test the hypothesis that you proposed in Question 2. Describe the way in which you would evaluate the success of your program. Include the results that you would deem as a success and the results that would be considered a failure.
Discuss the wisdom behind the strategy you would use to test the hypothesis from Question 3, and describe the additional steps you might take, depending on the results of your test. Note: These additional steps might be to revise your original hypothesis (if the results were unsatisfactory) or to propose new hypotheses. The goal is to continuously improve your understanding of the factors influencing your outcomes, to be able to achieve greater results over time.
Use at least two (2) quality resources / references in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and personal blogs do not qualify as quality resources.

Your report 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:

Apply concepts in physical sciences to evaluate current trends and issues in the modern world.
Describe the physical processes influencing climate and weather.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in physical sciences.
Write clearly and concisely about physical sciences using proper writing mechanics.

Illegal and legal substance use issues regarding physical, social, and psychological effects.

nnotated Bibliography

In this week, you will complete an annotated bibliography for a position paper that will be due in Week 5. For more information on the required format of the bibliography please click on annotated bibliography template. Choosing what area you would like to study in addictions begins with examining the following areas related to the course competencies:

Major psychological theories and principles in the field of addictions
Historical link to modern issues and trends in the field of addictions
Current and evolving trends in the field of addictions
Nature of geographic, social, cognitive, and emotional factors in the development, course, and duration of addictions
Differences in patterns of addiction in the context of gender and developmental issues
Illegal and legal substance use issues regarding physical, social, and psychological effects
Impact of treatment and prevention methods on the incidence, course, and duration of addictive behaviors

Use this as a guide when choosing research articles.

Note: This is a course on psychology. Therefore, the research should relate to addictions but from a psychological perspective and less on purely the medical issues related to the disorders and conditions.

Based on your research, create a 4- to 5-page document in Microsoft Word that includes:

A summary for each of the journal articles found.
An analysis and evaluation for each of the journal articles found.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Submission Details

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Wrote a summary for each of the journal articles found.	80
Wrote an analysis and evaluation for each of the journal articles found.	80
Used correct spelling, grammar, professional vocabulary, and APA format.	40

Identify and discuss at least three productivity issues that this company faces.

NOTE: FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT I HAVE SELECTED A FAMILY RESTURANT (HOTDOGS). The resturant will mainly foucus on the sale of gourmet hotdogs.

Any question please contact me via email

Module 1 – SLP

Productivity and Process Improvement

In this Session Long Project you will be able to use your creativity. You will choose a specific type of non-manufacturing business from the list below. You will use this business type and create your own organization around it. In each SLP module you will create issues about the specific Operations Management topic and discuss these issues and how you would solve them.

NOTE: When choosing your business, you need to consider that it will meet the criteria for ALL SLP assignments.

It must use inventories (Module 2), requires some effort to achieve quality (Module 3), and have the ability to expand its capacity (Module 4).

Session Long Project

Choose one of the following types of service organizations: hospital, car repair, computer repair, generic family restaurant, generic convenience store (could be a franchised store), or another organization type with Instructor Approval.

Create/Invent a company of this type. Be creative. Make this company real. Generate some numbers that specify the productivity.

Identify several key processes in a process flow diagram. (To see an example of a process flow diagram, see Section C: Plasti-Brack Information, Figure 2.)

Identify and discuss at least three productivity issues that this company faces. Include the various productivity ratios that would be calculated. Generate some numbers indicating the current level of productivity.
Identify and discuss how this company would deal with improving its productivity.
Discuss the key processes and how these processes would be analyzed.
What are some ways the processes could be improved?
Discuss concepts and ideas from process improvement and lean thinking.

This paper should be approximately 3–5 five pages in length counting the introduction, body, and summary. You should include references and cite them properly in the paper. Generally, at least three references should be used. Find references about productivity in your type of business. Use ProQuest. Also check IBISWorld available through the TUI library.

INVENTING YOUR COMPANY FOR THE SLP

The SLP project in this course requires that you INVENT your own non-manufacturing company. This is your company, so be inventive and creative. USE YOUR IMAGINATION!

First, make sure that it follows the guidelines specified in SLP1 – it should have some type of inventories so that you can do SLP2.

The most important aspect of inventing your company is determining the key PROCESSES. What is the work being done to provide your services to your customers? What are the repetitive processes of obtaining the materials, supplies, etc., and moving them through the company via processes to generate the outputs?

Also, consider that the business does not have to be a new startup. It works better if you invent a company that has been in business for a while. You should generate some numbers for your business. You can’t operate a business without doing the numbers. How big is it? How many customers, how many employees, what is the sales volume, what are the costs, etc. If you spend time early in SLP1 and invent the company with some numbers, you will find it easier as you move through the other SLPs.

SLP Assignment Expectations

First discuss some background about your company. You can give it a name. How big is the organization – people, size, etc.? What is its mission? Who are its customers?
Then identify at least one area of concern for productivity. Identify at least three productivity measures. While it is not required, if you want, you can also create some numbers and show the calculation of the productivity measures.
Identify the key processes. What are the steps involved in the processes? Do the processes interact?
What are some possible ways that these processes could be improved for productivity? Consider how you can produce more output and/or reduce the inputs, so that you can increase productivity.
What are some problems or issues that you might encounter as you attempt to change the processes? How could you overcome these problems/issues?

Review all of the resources for this module. Use them to help you create/invent issues about productivity and processes and how you would improve.

You should look for additional references about the type of business you are operating with specific information about improving processes and productivity.

Example

Would you like to see an example? Click to see an example based on a Ford Dealership.

Determine a plan for improving productivity via process improvement and lean thinking.

Note: Click the following link for information on the Excellent Manufacturing Company (EMC). You will find information on(A) EMC—Background Information; (B) Product Brochure; (C) Plasti-Brack Information; (D) Manufacturing Processes; (E) Basic Financial Information about EMC; (F) Organizational Chart; (G) Plant Layout

Scenario

Company E-Mail

FROM: Gerald Garcia

SUBJECT: Annual Productivity Plan

The Plasti-Brack product line is an important part of our business and with your qualifications, I am looking for some good things to happen with these products.

I am announcing the annual productivity plan and goal, which is for EMC to improve productivity this year by 5% overall. I am asking each manager to develop a productivity plan for their areas. This plan is to identify areas of productivity, the productivity measurements, and provide a plan for how the productivity will be accomplished.

I want you to consider using this multi-factor productivity measure: (Total Production of Plasti-Bracks) / (Total Paid Labor Hours). Using the most recent data available, this Productivity Measure is 332.73 pieces produced per paid people hours, for Plasti-Brack. You can review the detailed data to see how I determined this measurement. A 5% increase translates to 349.37 pcs/pd ppl hr.

You can plan on a 3% to 5% increase in demand for the next year.

Here is the data that has been collected and analyzed for the Productivity Index for Plasti-Brack.

Note: There is a lot of non-production time. I am sure we can eliminate some of this and convert it into productive use.

Given this overall productivity measure and the 5% goal, you should consider your next steps. First, do an assessment of the current situation. Then determine other subordinate productivity indices or factors that will be measured in your area of responsibility. What are the main issues and concerns about improving productivity this year? What are some of the possible processes that should be considered for process re-engineering or “lean” analysis? What improvements do you plan on making, and how will they achieve the 5% productivity goal?

Please do this analysis for your area. You should consult with the production managers as necessary. I want a report that provides an assessment of productivity measures and process improvement issues for the Plasti-Brack product line and related production processes. Your report should include the following sections: Review of the Current Situation, Goals & Objectives, Action Plans, and Explanation/Justification.

Since you are new to EMC, your report also should include a process flow diagram of several key Plasti-Brack processes. (See Section C: Plasti-Brack Information, Figure 2.)

I will be looking for your report in the next several weeks. Thank you. ~GG

PS – I know you are new to EMC and you may not be familiar with how we write reports. So I have attached a copy of a blank report template that I would like you to use: Report Template for Case Assignments .

And I also have attached a copy of a report that was done awhile back by Manny Jones. It is a report providing a plan to solve a big problem we were having in the Zinc Die Cast Machine Group. It is not about productivity, so you will need to taylor your report with appropriate content that I am looking for. Manny Jones Sample Report

Case Assignment

Analyze the processes that are used to produce the Plasti-Brack product line. Determine appropriate productivity measures and then develop a productivity & process improvement plan. Justify your plan. Write a report to the VP of Operations.

Assignment Expectations

Use the information provided in the Background readings. It is not necessary to do any additional research.
Review the information about the Excellent Manufacturing Company and become familiar with the products and processes.
Analyze the processes and determine productivity measures for the various processes.
Determine a plan for improving productivity via process improvement and lean thinking.
Justify your plan based on the concepts of process improvement.

READ the information provided by the resources and references on the Background page. Understand the theory and concept of productivity, productivity measures, process improvement, productivity improvement, and lean manufacturing.

Study the information about the Plasti-Brack product line. Understand the manufacturing processes and the Productivity Measurement that G. Garcia is using. Look for ways to Increase OUTPUTS and/or Decrease INPUTS (paid people hours).

NOTE: If you use the references provided in the Background, you do not need to include a Reference section. If you do decide to use additional references, then you need to cite them and include them in a Reference section.

The report should be 4–5 pages and submitted by the Module 1 due date.

Module 1 – Background

Productivity and Process Improvement

Required Reading

Chew, W. (Jan.-Feb. 1988). No-nonsense guide to measuring productivity. Harvard Business Review, 3-9.

How the U.S. Dept. of Labor measure productivity (n.d.). U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/bls/productivity.htm

Keberdle, C. (2008). Reducing Machine Setup & Changeover Times. Retrieved from http://www.leansolutionsgroup.com/images/Setup_Reduction_Master.pdf

Lean Enterprise Research Center (2015). What is Lean Thinking? Retrieved from http://www.leanenterprise.org.uk/what-is-lean-thinking/what-is-lean-thinking-and-key-lean-thinking-principles.html

OPM500-systems view of OPS-Pt.1 (2011). Retrieved from http://youtu.be/jLlOyqD9UKQ

OPM500-systems view of OPS-Pt.2 (2011). Retrieved from http://youtu.be/ZUn6lB07-yM

OPM500-systems view of OPS-Pt.3 (2011). Retrieved from http://youtu.be/mUz4OZlQrKQ

What is Lean? (n.d.). Lean Enterprise Institute, retrieved from http://www.lean.org/WhatsLean/

Optional Reading

Arnst, C. (2010). A Team Effort to Re-Engineer Care at Hospitals, U.S. News & World Report. Washington: Jul 2010. p. 1, retrieved from: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/best-hospitals/articles/2010/07/26/a-team-effort-to-re-engineer-care-at-hospitals

Base commanding general signs to initiate continuous process improvement (2011). US Fed News Service, Including US State News. Washington, D.C.: Feb 18, 2011.

Croft, J. (2010). Gulfstream to invest $500m in R&D, production capacity, Flight International. London: Nov 23-Nov 29, 2010. Vol. 178, Iss. 5267; p. 24,

Frederick Taylor and Scientific Management (n.d.). NetMBA, retrieved from: http://www.netmba.com/mgmt/scientific/

Frederick Winslow Taylor (2011). Wikipedia, retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Winslow_Taylor

Lean Manufacturing (2011). Wikipedia, retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_manufacturing

Productivity improving technologies_(historical) (2011), retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Productivity_improving_technologies_(historical)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Productivity_improving_technologies_(historical) (This website provides many different examples of improving productivity)

Productivity slide presentation

Purdue’s Online Writing Library (OWL) (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/1/)

Torres, C. and Feld, A. (2010). Campbell’s Quest for Productivity, Business Week. New York: Nov 29, 2010. p. 1, retrieved from http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_49/b4206015275454.htm?chan=magazine+channel_news+-+global+economics

Trainor & Associates (n.d.) Case Studies for Process Improvement, retrieved from http://industrialengineeringconsultingfirm.com/process-improvements/case-studies

Trident’s Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper

Watson, R. (2010). Freight capacity will tighten, carrier executives predict, Transport Topics. Alexandria: Nov 22,

Discuss how the ruling affected probation and parole.

CJ380 Probation and Parole

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.

In 1994, Congress passed the Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Grants law. Discuss the law, using the following questions to guide your response.

Define “truth-in-sentencing.”

What was the Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Grants law designed to accomplish?

What other mandatory sentencing movements is truth-in-sentencing linked to?

How has the Truth-in-Sentencing Incentive Grant changed the way states sentence offenders? Include a discussion of which states complied with the act.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

Assignment 08

CJ380 Probation and Parole

Your textbook presents Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471 (1972), a U.S. Supreme Court case that impacted probation and parole. After reading this case, please do the following:

Summarize the case, including salient facts and procedural posture (i.e., why is the Court hearing the case and what are the justices deciding);

Discuss how the ruling affected probation and parole;

Discuss how Morrissey impacted Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778 (1973) and other future cases of similar nature.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

Analyze the various primary and secondary stakeholder groups, their roles, and relationships.

According to the textbook, the current world economy is increasingly becoming integrated and interdependent; as a result, the relationship between business and society is becoming more complex. Use the Internet to research Apple. Use a tablet, smartphone, laptop, desktop, or traditional video recorder to record a maximum of a five to seven (5-7) minute dynamic video on the topics detailed below. Alternatively, you may submit a four to six (4-6) page paper instead of the video submission.

Note: If you are using a tablet or smartphone you will need to email the video file to yourself, then save it to a computer in order to upload to Blackboard. You may want to upload your video to a file sharing service, such as Dropbox, if your email will not let you send a large video file. Dropbox is accessible from all smartphones and tablets from the Dropbox app.

Once you are ready to upload your video to Blackboard, view the Kaltura video tutorial found in your online course shell (Week 4).

Please use the following naming convention in the popup window for your video once it is finished uploading:

Title: Your First Name, Your Last Name – Social Performance of Organizations
Tags: BUS475, Social Performance
Description: First Name, Last Name – BUS475 Assignment 1 (Date Uploaded ex. 11-14-2014)

Prepare and present a video that is a maximum of five to seven (5-7) minutes OR write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

Specify the nature, structure, and types of products or services of Apple, and identify two (2) key factors in the organization’s external environment that can affect its success. Provide explanation to support the rationale.
Suggest five (5) ways in which the primary stakeholders can influence the organization’s financial performance. Provide support for the response.
Specify one (1) controversial corporate social responsibility concern associated with Apple.
Submit a reference page with at least four (4) quality references that you have used for this presentation / paper. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

If you choose the written paper, 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 relationship between business and society, and the ways in which they are part of an interactive system.
Recommend ways stakeholders can influence the destiny of both business and society.
Analyze the various primary and secondary stakeholder groups, their roles, and relationships.
Compare and contrast the concepts of corporate social responsibility and citizenship.
Analyze ways ethical challenges affect the multiple functions of business.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in business and society.
Write clearly and concisely about business and society using proper writing mechanics.