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Case Assignment

Respond to one of the following two essay assignments:

1. Discuss the core drivers of globalization as identified by Dye & Stephenson (2010), with respect to logistics.  Which have the greatest effect on the logistics function?  What effect do the others have?  Are these effects mainly positive, negative, or a mixture of both? Explain.
2. Rodrigue (2012) discusses the concept of friction with respect to supply chain management.  Compare and contrast the sources of friction experienced by a firm engaged in international logistics, with the sources experienced by a firm operating strictly within the borders of one country.

Assignment Expectations

• Write a well-constructed essay.  Feel free to use tables and bulleted lists, if appropriate.
• The readings may not provide specific answers.  In that event, will need to “fill in the gaps,” using your understanding of the material presented in the Module, and the background sources.
• Style and format must comply with the Writing Style Guide.  (TUI Guide, n.d.) This is not an English course;  however, errors in spelling, grammar and style will be penalized.
• Provide citations and references.  Use of APA style is encouraged, but not required.  Please see the TUI Writing Guide, or visit the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL, 2015).

Create an MS PowerPoint Presentationin which you evaluate the current state of the process you selected in Week Two and summarize the proposed future state. 

• Required Elements:
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the process selected in Week Two using the data collected.
• Determine areas for improvement
• Design an improved process flow chart using an appropriate tool.
• Summarize two items from this improved process.  Include an explanation of how these items could be used in your personal or professional life to improve a process.
• PowerPoint should include 4-5 slides with detailed speaker notes.

I have attached a copy of week 2 to assignment.

This week you focus on relationships, not the personal kind, but a kind that can influence your daily life nonetheless. A statistical relationship is a key concept researchers rely on when making predictions or showing how something might influence something else.

For example, what is the relationship between your salary and your years of education? If you learned that more education predicts that you may earn a higher salary, it makes sense that you would seek additional educational opportunities.

Here is another example. Do you think there is a relationship between salary and how fast you can run? Perhaps people who earn high salaries also run faster than people who earn lower salaries. If people who run fast earn more than those who run slowly, does that mean that if you train to run faster, you will earn a higher salary? Maybe, although it seems unlikely that running fast will influence your salary.

This raises an important question: Does a relationship necessarily show that one thing causes another? In the case of the running-versus-salary example, perhaps something else entirely predicts both running speed and salary. It may be that people who are more ambitious earn higher salaries and also run fast, which explains why people who earn more also run more quickly.

This week you will look at relationships through the lens of correlation coefficients. You will also look at making predictions through the use of regression analyses.

Objectives

Students will:

• Analyze use of regression
• Apply regression to research scenarios
• Generate hypotheses
• Evaluate one-tailed and two-tailed tests
• Implement correlation in SPSS
• Identify correlation coefficients
• Identify degrees of freedom
• Identify p value
• Evaluate hypotheses
• Evaluate significance of results
• Evaluate one-way and two-way chi-square tests
• Implement chi-square in SPSS
• Identify scales of measurement

In this course, you will look at classical ethical theories of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. You will also examine different perspectives on ethical issues introduced by relativism, ethical egoism, and emotivism. For this paper, you will apply these theories and perspectives to a current issue, selected from the list of issues below.

Choose one of the ethical issues from the list below to research and write about. It is recommended that you choose a topic you are familiar with or have thought about previously. For example, you might choose an issue that either worries you or enrages you; you might choose one that you have worked on; or you might choose one that relates to recent events in your community.

Possible Issues

• Corporate executive compensation
• Corporate contributions to political campaigns
• Affirmative action
• The media and its responsibilities
• Domestic surveillance
• Whistle blowing in government or in a business
• Religion in the workplace
• Pornography
• Consumer tracking
• Ethical problems of gambling
• Progressive taxation rates
• Immigration
• Women’s equality

In your paper, you will apply the ethical theories and perspectives to the issue you select. You do not have to use all six, but you should apply at least two ethical theories and at least one ethical perspective in your paper. Make sure you write primarily on ethical topics and concepts; do not get distracted by doing analyses that apply political, economic, religious, or legal perspectives. Describe, compare, and apply the ethical theories and perspectives to the topics. Explain how the theories and perspectives would analyze the issue. What are the ethical issues? Where are there breaches of ethical behavior? How could each theory help people think about what would constitute virtuous or ethical behavior?

The paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library other than the textbook to support your claims. You can also use the Sociology Research Guide located in the Ashford University Library. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar in your online course.

For this assignment, you will be writing an informal business proposal memo.

Your company is interested in venturing into the world of social media as part of a growth strategy. Unfortunately, the decision makers have very limited experience or knowledge in this area. They are particularly interested in the following social media services, among others:

• Social media site 1
• Social media site 2
• Social media site 3
• Social media site 4
• Social media site 5

Your boss has asked you to investigate the types and uses of social media that might be appropriate in the workplace. In addition, you are also asked to compare and contrast the services and provide a recommendation that would be suitable to your company’s goals. Specifically, your boss would like you to prepare an informal proposal in the business memo format.

At a minimum, your essay should address the following in the business memo format:

• Provide a brief summary of the types of social media options that are available.
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using social media in the workplace.
• Compare and contrast at least 2 of the current social media options.
• Present and support your personal recommendation.
• Follow the informal proposal business memo protocol (Review Chapter 6: “Workplace Formats for Writing” and see Figure 6.9 below from page 126 for additional guidelines). Creativity in alignment with the 4 Cs of business writing is encouraged.

Figure 6.9 Informal versus Formal Proposals

References

Facebook. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/

Google+. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://accounts.google.com/ServiceLogin?service=oz&passive=1209600&continue=https://plus.google.com/?gpsrc%3Dgplp0

LinkedIn. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/

Pinterest. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/

Tony, the new director of human resources, and Edna, the compensation and benefits manager, are hanging employment legislation posters in RETREAT, the TEAM FUN! employee cafeteria. Edna offers, “I remember some woman who applied for a job to advertise men’s baseball gear and sued when she didn’t get the job.  The EEOC said she had no case. A couple of years ago, we moved Fred from fitness demos to stock management because he couldn’t do the treadmill or lift the big weights anymore. There was talk about an age discrimination case because he was 57, but that never went anywhere.”

Tony asks, “Do you realize that all of the warehouse workers are male and all the RETREAT workers are female?”

Edna replies, “What’s your point?” Tony waves his hand at the EEOC information they have displayed. Edna shrugs, “This is the best job I ever had. If you ask anyone else who works here, they will say the same thing.”

Questions:

1. What is the probable defense for the baseball gear job (BFOQ, 4/5ths rule, glass ceiling)? Explain.

2. Why didn’t Fred’s age discrimination case go anywhere?

3. Is TEAM FUN! open to discrimination charges in other areas?

4. What should be done to protect TEAM FUN! from discrimination charges?

Research and analyze three (3) separate cases in which a teacher’s individual rights were brought into question or denied; a teacher faced dismissal from his/her teaching position; and an educator was discriminated against. Provide at least two (2) supporting reasons for the decision reached in each case. Explain if you agree with the case ruling and provide details for supporting your reasoning.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
Research and analyze three separate (3) cases in which
a teacher’s individual rights were brought into question or denied;
a teacher faced dismissal from his / her teaching position;
and, an educator was discriminated against. Analyze three (3) reasons that the accusation could be legally supported.
Provide at least two (2) supporting reasons for the decision reached in each case.
Explain if you agree with the case ruling and provide details for supporting your reasoning.
Use at least six (6), two (2) per case, peer-reviewed academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and many 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:
Evaluate the legal framework of the organization of public and private education.
Explore the principles of case law and legislation related to individual rights of teachers and students and school responsibilities.
Critique the potential legal liabilities for schools, education personnel, and school districts.
Recognize and discuss political factors affecting the educational system.
Use technology and information resources to research issues about education and the law.
Write clearly and concisely about education and the law using correct grammar and mechanics

Functional Areas of a Business

Resources

Functional Areas of a Business Scoring Guide.

In previous scenarios involving RPZ Marketing, you reviewed the background of the business, the beginning of the major changes triggered by its acquisition of another marketing company, and particular issues that have arisen in the three functional areas of Operations, Marketing, and Human Resources. In Unit 7, you will encounter the additional area of Finance and Accounting, and in Unit 9, Information Technology (IT).

For this 4-page paper, select three areas to address, including two of the three already addressed in this course, and one of the two yet to be discussed. For each area that you select, address these three questions:

What is the primary purpose of this functional area?

How does this functional area support the achievement of organizational goals in any business?

What is your assessment of the extent to which this functional area is successfully supporting RPZ’s organizational goals?

For the functional area not yet addressed, simply explain what your chosen area (finance or IT) would need to do to effectively support RPZ’s organizational goals.

Organize your paper according to the following outline:

Introduction

First functional area (Name of function):

Explain the primary purpose.

Explain how the purpose of the functional area supports organizational goals.

Assess the extent to which this function at RPZ Marketing is effectively supporting organization goals.

Second functional area (Name of function):

Explain the primary purpose.

Explain how the purpose of the functional area supports organizational goals.

Assess the extent to which this function at RPZ Marketing is effectively supporting organizational goals.

Third functional area (Name of function):

Explain what this functional area of RPZ would need to do to effectively support organizational goals.

Conclusion

Provide your assessment of areas in which RPZ needs to focus the greatest additional attention and resources, based on your understanding of the company’s current situation.

References page

Requirements

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

References: References and citations are formatted in consistent style, with a preference for APA (6th edition) style and formatting.

Number of resources: Minimum of 3 scholarly resources to support the solution identified as most productive for the problem identified.

Length of paper: Approximately 4 typed double-spaced pages.

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

Refer to the Functional Areas of a Business Scoring Guide to ensure that your work meets the grading criteria for this assignment.

Once you have completed your assignment, submit your paper to Turnitin. When you receive the report from Turnitin, correct any citations that you missed or cited incorrectly, then turn your assignment in to your instructor.

Within the Discussion Board area, write 600–800 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Based on your initial review of the CAPSIM Capstone Business Simulation, what have you have identified as the key business issues that will impact your company? Prepare to discuss this issue with the other members of your team.

Your discussion should include the following:

• Discuss the current situation and the recent changes to the industry or competitive environment.
• Identify the competition, and clearly explain the goals and objectives of each company.
• Describe a recent example of a monopoly industry that was dissolved. Explain your understanding of the reason why a monopoly industry would be dissolved.

Assignment 1: Voting

The ultimate expression of freedom in the United States is the right to vote. This right is deeply treasured by many Americans, but there are those that take the process for granted. How is my vote counted? Do I have fair representation in Congress? Does my vote make a difference? These are the kinds of questions a concerned citizen must ask when considering the voting process.

There are a number of different methods for counting votes used around the world ranging from majority rule to the constitutionally mandated electoral college used to determine the US presidency. In order to explore the complexities of the voting process and methods used to assure fairness, let’s examine the following scenario:

In the near future, Congress and the states will abolish the process of voting at the polls in the United States. Instead, all citizens will cast their votes via an approved and secure smartphone app.

In your post, address the following questions:

• Describe what changes you anticipate this would make to the accuracy, documentation, expense, and convenience of the voting process.
• What method of fairness do you feel would be best suited to counting the votes in this process: majority rule or some other variation?
• Explain whether this method of voting could be considered truly secure.
• What are some unintended consequences that could arise from this method of casting votes?

When constructing your response, consider the theories, examples, and concepts discussed in your readings this module, and refer to them to support your conclusions.

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

By Saturday, November 21, 2015, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, November 25, 2015, review the postings of your peers and respond to at least two of them. Consider commenting on the following:

• If this smartphone voting method was based solely upon the majority-rule method of voting, how could citizens ever really know if they are being fairly represented by elected officials?
• Based upon what you’ve learned this module, is voting as straightforward as the general public mig