Author: chris

Now that you have reviewed the above resources and learned about socialization and how social influences shape human thought and behavior, let’s consider how this might influence human relations in the workplace.  For this assignment, you will assume the role of a professional consultant.  A company has asked you to give a presentation to their Human Resources department on how societal influences shape human thought and behavior because they want to develop a training to address potential issues in their organization.  Recently they have had increasing complaints and issues related to stereotypes, intolerance, and bias among employees.  You will create a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation that includes the following:
a. Title Slide with name of presentation and your name
b. Introduction slide: Includes a general overview and description of socialization.
c. Include at least 3 of the topics below in the presentation (1-2 slides per topic).

Media
Culture
Family
Religion
Gender Roles
For each of the three chosen topics above include the following:

title identifying topic
a description of how that topic influences thoughts and/or behavior, supported with evidence
an example

Now that you have provided the organization with an overview of what socialization is, how it occurs, and how various social factors can influence thoughts and behavior, the latter part of the presentation will examine how this information can be used and applied to the workplace.
d. 1-2 slides examining the impact these societal influences have on the development of potential bias and/or stereotypes on human relations. Provide examples.
e. 1-2 Conclusion slides that include recommendations and suggestions on how that company can use this information to improve human relations within their workplace and help employees recognize the importance of acceptance and tolerance in social interactions and human relations.
f. References Slide. List and cite the sources that you used throughout the PPT presentation.

1. Write an essay consisting of at least 500 words addressing all of the following topics (a through e):

a. Describe the U.S. Bureau of Land Management including when it was formed and its purpose.

b. What was the purpose of the Wilderness Act of 1964? Was the act effective?

c. How does the Clean Water Act impact wetlands?

d. How has implementation of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 varied from 1968 to the present?

e. Describe a lawsuit related to the Endangered Species Act.

You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

 

 

2. Write an essay consisting of at least 500 words addressing all of the following topics (a through e):

a. Explain the history of the U.S. Department of the Interior and how it regulates the use of natural resources.

b. What was the purpose of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003? Was the act effective?

c. Has the 1972 Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act been effective?

d. List the pros and cons of the 1973 Endangered Species Act.

e. Describe a lawsuit related to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

 

In your final paper for this course, you will need to write a Methods section that is about 4 pages long where you will assess and evaluate the methods of research.

In preparation for this particular section, answer the following questions thoroughly and provide justification/support. The more complete and detailed your answers for these questions, the better prepared you are to successfully write your final paper.

Please submit your answers as a single 4- to 6-page document as a numbered list; this will ensure you do not inadvertently miss a question.

Additionally, please submit a title page and a reference page in proper APA format.

1. 1. What is your research question?

 

1. 1. What is your hypothesis or hypotheses? What is the null hypothesis?

 

1. 1. How many participants would you like to use and why? What are the inclusion characteristics, i.e., what must they have in order to be included in your study (for example, gender, diagnosis, age, personality traits, etc.)? Are there any exclusion characteristics, i.e. are there certain characteristics that would exclude them from being in your study? Does the sample need to be diverse? Why or why not?

 

1. 1. What sampling technique will be used to collect your sample? What population does your sample generalize to?

 

1. 1. What are the variables in your study? HINT: Refer back to your hypothesis or hypotheses.

 

1. 1. Provide operational definitions for each variable.

 

1. 1. How will you measure each variable? Discuss the reliability and validity of these measures in general terms.

 

1. 1. What technique will be used for data collection (e.g., observation, survey, interview, archival, etc.)?

 

1. 1. What type of research design is being used?

 

1. 1. Briefly discuss the procedure that would be followed when conducting the research.

 

1. What are some POTENTIAL ethical issues? How might they be addressed?

 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Explanation and justification of research question.	12
Presentation of hypothesis and null hypothesis.	16
Analysis of participants exclusion/inclusion factors.	16
Explanation of sampling technique and characterization of population that sample generalized.	12
Identification of study’s variables.	12
Operational definitions for each variable are defined.	16
Development of methods to measure each variable, and the reliability and validity of these measures are evaluated.	16
Description of technique(s) used for data collection.	12
Description of the research design being used.	12
Identification of the research procedure.	12
Prediction of POTENTIAL ethical issues; POTENTIAL ethical issues are evaluated in terms of how they would be addressed.	20
Organization: Introduction Thesis Transitions Conclusion	12
Usage and Mechanics: Grammar Spelling Sentence Structure	12
APA Elements: Attribution Paraphrasing Quotations	16
Style: Audience Word Choice

Detail the steps needed to monitor, administrate, and secure the network in

regard to online transactions and payments. Answer the following questions:

• What are some elements of securing online transactions?

• What are some elements of administering an e-commerce site?

• Detail the methods and options to authenticate online customers.

• Elaborate on payment options for online customers.

Deliverable

• Create an APA document that is 6–8 pages in length.

• You may use section headings and bullets to make the paper more readable.

It is important to include who worked on what questions on the cover page.

As a newly appointed network administrator, you have been requested to provide a presentation that will be shown to all employees to stress the importance of securing the organization’s data against external threats.

Using the library, the Internet, and any other materials, prepare a PowerPoint presentation that outlines the following items:

• Slides 1–2:

? Identify and outline the function of digital certificates.

• Slides 3–4:

? Explain the concepts of encrypting data and securing e-mail transmissions.

• Slides 4–6:

Explain what is meant by social engineering and the methods that must be taken to secure against these types of attempted attacks.

Proper presentation design techniques must be used, as well as notes on each slide to expand on what will be covered during the live presentation.

It is brought to your attention that one of the employees who filed the sexual harassment claim has also indicated that she is currently suffering from anxiety and depression. In a discussion with the owner, you learn that Elora Jean & Co. does not have an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policy. You have been asked to advise Elora Jean & Co. on this issue.

Are anxiety and depression considered disabilities?

• Discuss the concept of reasonable accommodation and undue hardship. How does it apply to Elora Jean & Co.? How should this employee be addressed?
• Discuss the ramifications that the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAA) of 2008 has for employers.
• Indicate the elements that a policy addressing the Americans with Disabilities Act should convey.

As the network administrator, you have been given the task of preparing a presentation for the stakeholders of a new project that will involve the creation of a new e-commerce Web site.

Using the library, the Internet, and any other materials, prepare a PowerPoint presentation that outlines the following items:

• Slides 1–2:

How users will be tracked when they use the site for marketing and site design

purposes.

• Slides 3–4:

? The methods that will be used to defend against client-side attacks.

• Slides 4–6:

The protocols and techniques that will be used to provide and secure online

transactions.

?

Proper presentation design techniques must be used, as well as notes on each slide to expand on

what will be covered during the live presentation.

Assignment 2: Self-Reflection and Process Worksheet

One of the most important elements of this observation project is to gather your own data through observation, interaction, and communication.

Tasks:

Throughout the course, as you worked on your community agency observation, you have been:

• Completing the Weekly Self-Reflection Process Worksheet.
• Click here to access the template.
• Researching your organization, significant multicultural issues, and other pertinent scholarly research to complete your assessment and evaluation inModule 5.

For each observation visit (Modules 3–5), you must complete a copy of this Weekly Self-Reflection and Process Worksheet. Remember to write clearly and check spelling and grammar because these sheets will be included in your final product.

In a one-page paper, reflect upon how your thoughts, opinions, and any preconceived ideas have changed over time with each observation. What has changed and why? Discuss the new perspectives you may have gained as a result of the observations and the introduction of new content. How will you apply what you learned from the observation experience to your current or future career in health services?

For this assignment, use your coursepack to review the case of “Rapid-Fire Fulfillment” by Ferdows, Lewis, and Machuca. In 2–3 double-spaced pages, analyze and address the following issues:

• What system design has Zara implemented to guarantee a new garment to its 600-plus stores worldwide in a mere 15 days from the design, production, and delivery?
• What the advantages to manufacturing and distributing products in small batches rather than pushing its factories to maximize outputs?
• Unlike so many of its peers, which rush to outsource, Zara keeps almost half of its production in-house. How does Zara do this?
• Would you run your factories just during the day shift as Zara did? Is this any way to run an efficient supply chain? Why?

Overview As we’ve been discussing in class, rhetoric has powerful connections to the way we construct and interpret arguments. To extend our discussion of rhetoric and screen culture, and to strengthen your analytical writing skills, you will investigate and systematically analyze a film we watch during and outside of class. You will use our course readings to frame and develop your analysis. Your objective is to convince an academic audience to agree with a central claim you make about the rhetoric of the film.
Getting Started
STEP 1: Become familiar with your subject.
We will watch most if not all of the film together and you will want to review scenes you plan to focus on outside of class. You will be provided with a worksheet to help organize some of your note taking, and you are encouraged to take additional notes on key threads, scenes, characters, notes, etc.
STEP 2: Formulate questions. Once you’ve viewed the film, begin formulating questions to drive your analysis. For example:
What claims does The Social Network make about Facebook specifically, and social media more generally?
To what extent does the film invite us to sympathize with–or critique–the millennial generation?
What claims about gender relations does the film make?
What competing narratives of success are depicted in the film? To what extent does the film attempt to persuade viewers to agree with or critique a particular definition of success?
**The above questions are NOT EXHAUSTIVE but merely offer examples of types of questions that may yield nuanced, focused thesis statements.**
STEP 3: Return to the readings. Which of our course readings might help you explain what you’re observing and answer your questions? Which might help you identify other points for analysis? What key concepts drawn from our course readings are central to the film’s message? How are audiences likely to respond to the strategies used?
Requirements
DUE: Friday, November 13th: Online as an Attachment to Isidore in this Assignment AND printed and given to me at the beginning of class
Length: 4 pages plus a Works Cited page (typed, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font and in MLA format)
The essay must meaningfully integrate material from at least 2 of the sources we read/experienced during this unit (one may derive from a previous unit if relevant.)
Your essay must include an MLA-formatted Works Cited page, with an entry for each source cited in the paper, in addition to the film being analyzed. You must include appropriate in-text citations.
You must include an introduction that offers basic information (general summary) about the film, relevant context, and rationale for the analysis.
Your essay should be driven by a clear, debatable thesis that makes a claim about the film’s rhetoric.
That thesis should be supported with clearly defined points of analysis
All points should be supported with evidence from the film and the sources from class.
Your essay must anticipate and respond to the counterarguments of your readers.
Your essay should end with a meaningful conclusion that underscores the relevance of your analysis to a larger conversation.

Questions to Ask
WHO: (Author) Who wrote/produced the film? What do the creators have at stake?
WHO: (Audience) Who is the film designed to reach? What are their demographics? What are their shared values? What values does the author share? Who might respond differently?
WHAT: What is the primary goal or function of the film? What are the viewers supposed to do, feel, or believe after viewing the piece?
WHERE/WHEN: What context led to this film being created? How does the context impact the way readers respond to the film?
WHY: Why does the film matter? What attitudes does it reflect? What conversations does it complicate? What stereotypes does it perpetuate or resist?
HOW: How is the message constructed? What are the claims? What evidence or reasoning is provided? How is credibility established and maintained? How is the audience supposed to feel?