Author: chris

Discussion 1

“Developing Policy Arguments and Debate” Please respond to the following:

• Develop a policy argument or claim that is definitive, designative, evaluative, or advocative, using one of these terms: (a) crime, (b) pollution, (c) terrorism, (d) quality of life, (e) global warming, (f) fiscal crisis, (g) human rights, and (h) unemployment. Ensure your claim takes a position on your chosen topic, and explain why you took that position.
• Convert the argument in the first discussion into a policy debate by providing an objection and a rebuttal. Explain if and why the qualifier changed after introducing an objection and rebuttal. If the qualifier did not change, explain why it did not change.

 

Discussion 2

“Policy Arguments” Please respond to the following:

 

Public policy is based on arguing a position. Chose any one of the following topics and consider an argument for and against a new U.S. policy for your chosen issue. In your response, please indicate which “mode” of policy argumentation you are using to formulate your position.

 

–      –    Preventing Russia from invading the Ukraine

 

–     –  Increased laws to combat illegal immigration

 

–     –     Increased gun control laws

A national policy that would legalization the use of marijuana for recreational and medical use in every state

 

–     –     Increased penalties for companies who knowingly sell products that violate regulations (e.g. the recent infringements by Volkswagen)

Reflecting on Personal Identity and Global Citizenship Review the Global Education and Global Citizenship video and read the article “A Model of Global Citizenship: Antecedents and Outcomes” by Stephen Reysen and Iva Katzarska-Miller. Please take some time to reflect on how the concept of global citizenship has shaped your identity and respond to the following prompts:

Based on the video, explain the importance of educating others on global citizenship. Address each of the following outcomes of global citizenship as they pertain to the development of your own identity: intergroup empathy, valuing diversity, social justice, environmental sustainability, intergroup helping, and the level of responsibility to act for the betterment of this world (found in the article). Explain how your environment influences these outcomes. Provide at least two personal examples or events in your life that illustrate the development of global citizenship based on the outcomes. Analyze how your general education courses influenced you to become a global citizen. Demonstrate critical thinking by accurately interpreting the evidence (scholarly sources) provided. Your paper

Must be 750 – 1,000 words in length (excluding 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 cite at least the two sources used for this assignment. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center

Must watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXzRHbISFW0

Read the case study, “Astor Lodge & Suites, Inc.,” on page 324 of your textbook. Once you have read and reviewed the case scenario, respond to the following questions with thorough explanations and well supported rationale.

 

1. Discuss the importance of utilizing integrated marketing communications within an organization.

 

2. Evaluate the effectiveness of Astor Lodge’s IMC program including areas where they are doing well and areas they need to develop.

 

3. Based upon the provided hotel segmentation and profile, is Astor Lodge positioning and branding themselves attractively? What might they consider to increase their brand equity?

 

4. Consider all elements of the marketing mix, what would you recommend to Astor Lodge’s marketing manager with an eye on their end goal of profitability and growth in EBITA within the next two years?

 

Your response should be a minimum of two pages in length, double spaced. References should include your textbook plus a minimum of one additional credible reference.

 

Dessler, G. (2015). Human resource management (14th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

 

• Describe the 3 branches of the U.S. federal government.
  • Explain the role of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
  • Why are there three branches of government? Explain.
  • What is the purpose of the concept separation of powers? Explain.
  • What is federalism? Explain.
    • How does this impact the criminal justice system? Explain.
• With regard to the criminal justice system, explain the roles of the following primary components:
  • Law enforcement
  • Criminal courts
  • Civil courts
  • Corrections
• Explain the role of each component. Explain how each component is both interdependent and independent.
• What are the similarities and differences between the federal and state criminal court systems? Explain.

Due Week 6 and worth 220 points

Motivation is a complex subject, but its understanding and application is central to the success of management and the organization. Imagine that the CEO of your organization (current or past) has tasked you with recommending actions to promote employee’s involvement. This is a very important task. We recommend you start by drafting an outline of you potential ideas. Thereafter, you can explain in detail your proposal to the CEO. The outline should not be a reiteration of motivation theory, but should provide succinct points that cover the key topics of motivation and provides a road map that management can implement to improve motivation within the organization.

HINT: Review Chapter 8, page 226. Also, you might want to think about a specific job or unit you worked previously.

PREWORK: Review the following videos about how to create an outline: Outlines (1 min 53 s) Making an Outline (5 min 1 s) Watch the following videos as supplemental materials: Understanding what motivates and engages employees (3 min 58 s) Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation (4 min 17 s) Communicate to motivate (3 min 58 s)

 

Write a four to five (4-5) pages paper in which you:

1. Create a one (1) page outline in which you select topics and subtopics around your recommendations to improve the employee’s involvement.
2. Explain three (3) of the most critical topics you have included in your outline, and propose a potential course of implementation. (3-4 pages)
3. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources you have located using the Strayer Library resources / databases in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource, and neither do web-based blogs.
4. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
   1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
   2. 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 is not included in the required page length.
   3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze the relationship between the basic organizational behavior models of individual, group, and organizational processes, and the productivity of an organization.
• Explain the variety of motivational theories and job design considerations.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in leadership and organizational behavior.
• Write clearly and concisely about leadership and organizational behavior using proper writing mechanics.

1. What is the difference between leadership and management? How do these two terms relate to a project manager?
2. What are the four frames of organizations? Describe each frame.
3. What is a work breakdown structure?
4. What is a weighted scoring model? How is it created?
5. List and briefly describe the six main processes involved in project scope management.

Due Week 6 and worth 220 points

Motivation is a complex subject, but its understanding and application is central to the success of management and the organization. Imagine that the CEO of your organization (current or past) has tasked you with recommending actions to promote employee’s involvement. This is a very important task. We recommend you start by drafting an outline of you potential ideas. Thereafter, you can explain in detail your proposal to the CEO. The outline should not be a reiteration of motivation theory, but should provide succinct points that cover the key topics of motivation and provides a road map that management can implement to improve motivation within the organization.

HINT: Review Chapter 8, page 226. Also, you might want to think about a specific job or unit you worked previously.

PREWORK: Review the following videos about how to create an outline: Outlines (1 min 53 s) Making an Outline (5 min 1 s) Watch the following videos as supplemental materials: Understanding what motivates and engages employees (3 min 58 s) Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation (4 min 17 s) Communicate to motivate (3 min 58 s)

 

Write a four to five (4-5) pages paper in which you:

1. Create a one (1) page outline in which you select topics and subtopics around your recommendations to improve the employee’s involvement.
2. Explain three (3) of the most critical topics you have included in your outline, and propose a potential course of implementation. (3-4 pages)
3. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources you have located using the Strayer Library resources / databases in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource, and neither do web-based blogs.
4. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
   1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
   2. 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 is not included in the required page length.
   3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze the relationship between the basic organizational behavior models of individual, group, and organizational processes, and the productivity of an organization.
• Explain the variety of motivational theories and job design considerations.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in leadership and organizational behavior.
• Write clearly and concisely about leadership and organizational behavior using proper writing mechanics.

 

MUST BE ALL ORIGINAL WORK! ALL POINTS MUST BE ADDRESSED!! USE CREDIBLE SOURCES ONLY–NO WIKIPEDIA–APA FORMAT–

 

Assignment 2: Prepare for an Interview

 

Assume you are employed as a counselor at your local high school. You need to conduct a 30-minute interview with a student who has suddenly had a dramatic decline in her grades. Prior to conducting any interview, it is extremely important to plan its structure, the type of information you hope to acquire, the timing and sequencing of the interview, and the types of questions you might want to ask. To prepare for the interview, analyze the structure of the interview and present a summary including the following reasons for your choices:

 

• Purpose of your interview
• Discuss the topics you plan to cover and the sequence in which you will cover them
• Questions you will use to obtain the information
• Opening techniques to build rapport with the volunteer
• Types and examples of questions you want to avoid

 

In your discussion, please be sure you cite, at a minimum, the online course and the text book for the course. Your paper should be 2–3 pages (not counting the cover and reference pages), be APA formatted, and include a reference page.

 

 

Using APA-style formatting, write a 2-3 page paper describing Wangari Maathai’s Green Belt Movement. In your response, list four ways in which we can use the forests more sustainably and list three ways in which governments and individuals can reduce tropical deforestation.

 

PLEASE SEARCH WANGARI MAATHAI’S GREEN BELT MOVEMENT VIDEOS ON YOU TUBE.

 

Project Management

1. What is the difference between leadership and management? How do these two terms relate to a project manager?
2. What are the four frames of organizations? Describe each frame.
3. What is a work breakdown structure?
4. What is a weighted scoring model? How is it created?
5. List and briefly describe the six main processes involved in project scope management.