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Fieldwork Observation
The Contact Person for the Fieldwork
The contact person selected for the field work will be a former employee who has worked within a correctional setting. This may include a retired prison guard who has already established strong network of experts working in prisons, police stations, as well as juvenile detention centers. The contact person will be charged with the responsibility of providing links of information or representations between the authorities and other research participants and the fieldwork researchers. The person will also coordinate with the authorities and other research participants to determine the right time for conducting data collection and the most appropriate venue. Furthermore, the contact person will update the data collecting agents on any possible changes that may come up, especially with respect to the schedule or place of data collection. The contact person will have to be a reliable person whom the fieldwork team will be a reliable individual that the field work team may contact on a regular basis.
The type of fieldwork that will be conducted
Since the research will entail visiting many sites, the type of field research that will be carried out is referred to as the multi-field site approach (Burgess, 2003). Some of the sites or locations that will be visited include: prisons and other community correctional institutions; police stations, as well as juvenile detention centers. The multisite field study is both qualitative and quantitative research approach that is meant for gaining a comprehensive understanding of different phenomenon within the correctional setting, especially issues that are rarely studied. It is a form of strategic scanning, since it merges various approaches to case studies, drawing from the positivist culture, the interpretative approaches as well as the qualitative study corpuses (Hannerz, 2003). This type of fieldwork is important since it entails the observations and evaluation of various locations using namely cross-case comparisons and explanation developing strategies for data analysis.
The organizations that will be visited
For the field work to be successful, various organizations will be selected as the research sites. The main organization that will be visited is the Illinois River Correctional Center and the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. These organizations have data and information that is relevant to the topic under investigation (IDOC, 2015). They include: prisons and other community correctional institutions; police stations; as well as juvenile detention centers. The reason for choosing these firms as the potential research sites is that the three selected organizations are significant for gathering knowledge since they have forensic psychologists who work in such areas. For instance, the juvenile detention centers have forensic psychologists who may offer valuable knowledge regarding juvenile delinquency, and the reasons their expert views on the subject. In police stations forensic psychologists working there may provide the field work teams with knowledge concerning ways of assessing mental fitness for trial or why it is important to measure fitness to stand trial (IDOC, 2015).
Background information of the organization
The Illinois River Correctional Center is correctional institution for adult men. The organization is made up of twenty-nine buildings, which occupy a total area of four hundred thousand square feet (IDOC, 2015). The living sections are made up of four x-type housing units, each getting an orientation unit, segregation unit, as well as a healthcare facility containing fifteen beds. Furthermore the organization is managed by a special unit, which offers special security services for the prisoners that are hosted there. The firm rests on a total of approximately 100-acre piece of land, 40 of which are encased by a long fence (IDOC, 2015). The main mission of the institution is to safeguard the public from criminals by embracing a system of incarceration, supervisions, as well as programs that are aimed at returning appropriate criminals to the society with skills that are helpful in making them productive to the nation.
The date of the fieldwork
The fieldwork will be conducted for three consecutive days. This is because there will be many sites to be visited. Therefore, the date for conducting the field study in the Illinois River Correctional Center will be on 5th December 2015, while the appointment date for visiting the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice will be 6th December 2015.
Expectations regarding the fieldwork
After the fieldwork, there are many expectations of the course areas that will be covered. First, the study will help in understanding the causes of recidivism and the necessary steps that can be taken to avert this trend. Secondly, the study will help in understanding the measures used by forensic psychologists to understand the level of sanity of suspects and what can be done to ensure that they are fit to stand trial. Thirdly, the field work will help in evaluating the methods used to treat various psychiatric disorders that patients may be suffering from. For instance, the fieldwork will assess the intervention strategies used to treat substance abuse and major depression among inmates.

Fieldwork plan
TASK START TIME ENDING TIME DURATION
Interview with Prison Warden 8.00AM 10.00 AM 2 HOURS
Walking around and observing the Correctional Facilities under the Guidance of the Prison Warden 10.30 AM 12.30 PM 2 Hours
Taking Lunch 12.45 PM 1.30 PM 45 Minutes
Interview with the Forensic Criminal Psychologist 2.00 PM 4.00 PM 2 Hours
Touring the Case management facilities and the psychiatric hospitals within the prison 4.00 PM 6.00 PM 2 Hours

Alternative Fieldwork Plan
Activity Start time End time Duration
Interview with the Assistant Prison warden in case of absence of Prison Warden 8.30 AM 9.30 AM 1 hour
Touring and observing the correctional facilities 10.00 AM 11.30 AM 1 ½ hours
Interview with the Correctional Case Manager or his assistant 11.30 AM 1.00 PM 1 ½ hours
Seeking Organizational publications and data 2.00 PM 3.00 PM 1 Hour
References
Burgess, R. G. (Ed.). (2003). Field research: A sourcebook and field manual. London:

Routledge.

Hannerz, U. (2003). Being there… and there… and there! Reflections on multi-site ethnography.

Ethnography, 4(2), 201-216.

IDOC. (2015). Illinois River correctional center. Retrieved from
http://www.illinois.gov/idoc/facilities/Pages/illinoisrivercorrectionalcenter.aspx

Assignment 1: Political Belief Profile

The relationship between public opinion and political participation raises many questions associated with how the public thinks, why they behave in the manner they do, and what outcomes in the form of ideological expressions will probably take place because of citizens’ behavior in the political scenario. Essentially, “who, what, and where” issues again surface in response to evaluation of political socialization.

Political socialization may be expressed in a singular way, depending on the issue of concern, but it is not derived from any single impact throughout the life of American voters and nonvoters. Qualities and conditions such as gender, race, economic status, education, and religion impact voter behaviors. Indeed, whether or not an individual votes, or takes part in any of the varied available options for participation, is closely allied with the political socialization of individuals and even entire socioeconomic groups.

The Political Compass Web site (http://www.politicalcompass.org) offers a self-test that helps you analyze your personal political views on what the test authors call a “left–right” scale. Take the test and review your results to see where you stand on the economic scale and the social scale. Discuss the results using the following questions:

• Did your “test result” match what you thought were your political beliefs?
• What is “politically correct” thinking? Give examples of what might be considered “politically correct” and “politically incorrect.”
• To what degree do you think your values and beliefs represent the norms, values, and traditions of society? Define your answer using the following Likert scale—extremely common, common, moderately common, uncommon, and extremely uncommon.

ABC Manufacturing is exploring entering the global arena. Describe the three lowest risk entry strategies in global business for ABC.

2. Differentiate between strategic alliances and international joint ventures.

3. Companies go global for three possible motives. Describe each of these three motives.

4. What are the benefits and costs of foreign direct investment from the host country’s perspective? Explain.

5. Describe the importance of mission in an organization’s strategy making process.

6. Differentiate between the shareholder and stakeholder model of strategy formulation.

7. Differentiate between explicit and tacit knowledge. Explain the role these play in the coordination of strategy implementation for global businesses.

8. Differentiate between functional and divisional organizational structures. Provide an example of each.

9. Describe matrix structures?

Complete the following sections using the Xbox One to detail each bullet in regards to new product marketing.

 

• Strategic Recommendations (evaluate this brand’s sustainability over time)
• Positioning: Points-of-Parity,  Points-of-Difference,   and Brand Mantra

It should be an APA-formatted response and  should be a minimum of two double-spaced pages.

Discuss with your learning team some of the wireless technologies you have used for work or personal purposes. Has wireless technology improved your quality of life or your work environment? Why or why not? What motivates you to use wireless technology at work or home?

 

Resources: Week 3 Learning Team Collaborative Discussion

Research a current article on the use of wireless technologies in the workplace.

Write a 350- to 700-word summary of your selected article on wireless technology. Be sure to also include the following:

• Has wireless technology improved your quality of life or your work environment?  Why or why not?
• What motivates you to use wireless technology at work or home?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Save this document as Lastname_Wireless_W3.doc

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

ASSIGNMENT TWO

 

Create an 8- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation, including detailed speaker notes, in which you discuss your personal brand and future story. Include the following in the presentation: 

• A biographical description of who you are (e.g. your family, where you grew up, etc.)
• A description of your future story (e.g. your future accomplishments, future life, etc.)
• A description of your dreams, goals, and where you see yourself in 5 years
• An explanation of how technology might help you reach your goals
• An explanation of the influence of social networking on your personal and professional life
• Include images, bullet points, a theme of your choice, and speaker notes.

Save this project as Lastname_MyStory_W4.ppt

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT…. I HAVE 3 SISTERS,,,I COME FROM A BIG LOVING FAMILY…I GREW UP IN HOUSTON, TX…IN Y FUTURE I SEE MYSELF GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE AND IN 5 YEARS I SEE MY SELF OWNING MY OWN BUSINESS. SPEAKER NOTES A MUST

ASSIGNMENT THREE

 

Imagine you are looking for a position in your future career. You know it is important to have your personal brand on social media.  Career Services discusses the use of social media sites such as LinkedIn™ to create your personal brand and market your skills and education.

You analyze the use of social media sites like LinkedIn™ to create your personal brand.

Create a 12- to 16-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® including detailed speaker notes in which you translate the critical details of your future story into a Personal Brand Plan that you will present to a future employer. First define who you are, what you do, and what your strengths are. Are you the first person people turn to when they need a deadline met? Can you fix a line of software code in your sleep? Are you trustworthy and discreet? Are you cool under pressure? It’s more than just making a laundry list; you brand yourself when you livethose values. If you’re the best computer programmer, admin assistant, or marketing guru in your network and everyone knows it, employers will start flocking to you instead of the other way around. Include the following in your presentation:

• Your name, email address, and a picture
• Your education (remember this is AFTER graduation)
• Software skills
• Who you serve
• What you do
• What your strengths are

Save this project as Lastname_Brand_W5.ppt

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

FOR THE NAME AND EMAIL JUST PUT NAME AND EMAIL…I WILL GO BACK AND FILL THE REST OF THE INFO IN AND PUT MY PICTURE THERE…REMEMBER I WILL BE GRADUATING WITH A BACHELORS IN BUSINESS….THE REST JUST  MAKE UP AS YOU GO….MUST HAVE SPEAKER NOTES

ASSIGNMENT FOUR

Resources: Week 5 Learning Team Collaborative Discussion

Research an example of a new or emerging technology.

Write a 350- to 700-word paper in which you discuss the uses of emerging technology in your professional life. In this paper be sure to:

• Identify an example of new technology.
• Explain how it might be applied in the work environment.
• Discuss the potential benefits of adding this new technology.
• Discuss the potential drawbacks of adding this new technology.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Save as Lastname_Technology_W5.doc

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

 

Write a study blog on local economic development or the impact of globalization on U.S. economy and discuss the role government played in the case .You may identify such a case as reported in newspapers, such as The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Press-Enterprise, and The San Bernardino Sun, or from other media of your choice (e.g., CNN, YouTube, BBC, etc.).

Your case blog should be approximately 500~1000 word long. You may insert pictures or videos to enhance your presentation. In you blog, you should briefly describe the case, identify the role government played, and  analyze the economic impact to the community.

Instruction to blog: click Economic Development Case Blog, then click Create Blog Entry, type in your blog title and your blog content, finally click Post Entry (you can save your entry as draft and

You will apply important microeconomics concepts toward the competitive strategies of an organization that operates in an industry of your choice. You will evaluate the differences between market structures and identify a group of competitive strategies consistent with the market structure that best aligns with the market in which the organization competes. You will assess how the market structure positively and negatively affects the organization’s ability to earn an economic profit over time and evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s competitive strategies.

Select an industry. Identify an organization in that industry.  .

Identify the market structure in which this organization competes. Clearly indicate why the market structure was decided upon and how this market structure differentiates from the other alternatives.

Describe the level of competition the organization will face if under each of the following market structures:

• Oligopoly
• Perfect competition
• Monopoly
• Monopolistic competition

Identify three or more competitive strategies of your choice that may be used by the organization to maximize its profits over the long run. Evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in the market structure you identified. Consider the following:

• Expected changes in supply and demand
• Price elasticity of demand
• Market structure
• Government regulations

Make recommendations related to the strategies the organization might consider to maximize its profits and consider the following:

• What are the ethical implications of these strategies?
• Does this strategy align with the organization’s current values?
• Does this strategy align with your own values?

Cite a minimum of 3 peer reviewed sources.

Select one of the following two assignment options:

 

Option 1: Paper:

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper.

Format consistent with APA guidelines.

You must use ValueLine to find answers for your selected company. You will analyze the very

same company you analyzed for your Analysis paper. Your paper should include the following:

1. Company name, company size (in terms of market capitalization), industry
2. Look at your company’s beta. Is it above or below 1.0? Explain the meaning of the value

that you see

3. Does your company pay dividends? If yes, the dividend is increasing/decreasing?

Explain. If no, try to explain why the company does not pay dividends.

4. Include a screen shot of the stock’s price for the last 5 years (Use Google or Yahoo).

What is its current price? What is the current P/E ratio? Explain the trend in the stock’s

price. Explain the P/E ratio

5. Would you say your company is a growth or a value company? Explain
6. Based on your analysis, would you invest in the company? Why or Why not?

A few things to remember:

1. The paper must have a professional appearance. No misspellings, typographical errors,

or grammatical errors should be present–they will lower the grade.

2. Include your calculations, tables, charts, and anything else you are going to create in the

process.

 

3. Deliver the paper electronically via Turnitin Box.

This is a continuation of the first and second assignments and uses your accumulated research. Imagine you are two different lobbyists, supporting two different sides of the policy issue you wrote about in Assignment 2.

 

Submit your Assignment 1 and 2 revisions based on your professor’s feedback. You will be graded on your revisions. Then, write a 4-5 page paper in which you:

1. Write a one-page position in favor of the policy.
2. Write a one-page position against the policy.
3. Write a one-page response to the argument in favor of the policy.
4. Write a one-page response to the argument against the policy.
5. Use at least two (2) of the following arguments from Chapter 10 in your paper: normative, positive, anecdote, and evidence arguments. Clearly label these to receive credit.
6. Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and governmental Websites. Wikipedia, other wikis, and any other Websites ending in anything other than “.gov” do not qualify as peer-reviewed.

Note: The Assignment 1 and 2 revisions must flow together with Assignment 3 as one seamless paper.

 

Your assignment must:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the tile 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 page length. The Assignment 1 and 2 revisions are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze how historical trends and conditions have affected social, political, and management theories, and how they have influenced the evolution of public administration in theory and practice.
• Understand how relationships between participants in the policy process (including official and nonofficial actors) influence the policy process.
• Interpret what public policy is and how it is created.
• Understand the different policy types, and how policy type influences policy design, policy tool choice, and implementation.
• Analyze ethical issues and standards that influence public policy.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues and in politics, policy, and ethics in the public sector.
• Write clearly and concisely about policy for issues in politics, policy, and ethics in the public sector using proper writing mechanics.

View the video posted in this module (Creswell discussing mixed methods research)  After viewing the video, substantively answer the following questions:

1.      What part of the video was the most helpful to you?

2.      Share an idea for a research study that would best be conducted using mixed methods research.  Describe the situation, how you would conduct the research, and why mixed methods would best suit your study.

3.     Considering quantitative research, qualitative research, and now mix methods research, please share with the class which type of methodology may work best for your proposed research for the capstone.  Explain your response.