Describe and discuss the merits of a written code of ethics combined with ethics training and strong ethical leadership in achieving this goal.

It is critical for organisations to shape long term ethical behaviour. Describe and discuss the merits of a written code of ethics combined with ethics training and strong ethical leadership in achieving this goal. In your response consider if one approach is likely to be more effective , and provide examples of individual leaders and organisations that have utilised these approaches successfully.

1932-1954 American history in the South that led to massive social and economic change which helped to transform the region from a backward, isolated, and deeply impoverished social landscape into something more closely resembling mainstream American society. Identify and describe these change.

Between 1932 and 1954, the South experienced massive social and economic change–change which helped to transform the region from a backward, isolated, and deeply impoverished social landscape into something more closely resembling mainstream American society. Identify and describe these changes in 550 words.

Compare and contrast two states with different systems of government and the impact this has on policy-making (e.g. presidential v. parliamentary systems)

Case study topics:
1. Governments and policy-making
Compare and contrast two states with different systems of government and the impact this has on policy-making (e.g. presidential v. parliamentary systems)
2. The welfare state
Compare and contrast two states that have adopted different approaches to the delivery of welfare (e.g. free market v. state-centred)
3. Constitutions
Compare and contrast two states with different types of constitution (e.g. codified v. uncodified, or rigid v. flexible)
4. Globalization
Compare and contrast two states that have adopted different approaches to globalization (e.g. embracing free markets v. protectionism)
5. Civil society
Compare and contrast two states with different types of civil society (e.g. free v. restricted)
6. Multiculturalism and citizenship
Compare and contrast two states that have adopted different approaches to multiculturalism and citizenship (e.g. different approaches to integrating immigrants)
7. Protest movements

Compare and contrast two states that have responded differently to the demands of protest movements within their borders (e.g. dialogue/engagement v. repression/violence)

Critique a colleague’s explanation of the contribution of self-efficacy theory to self-regulation theory and provide additional ways the theory might be applied to help complete a graduate degree.

Assignment one/one page
Respond to your colleague posting in one or more of the following ways:
• Critique your colleague’s use of SCT to help organizations develop strategies.
• Provide additional ways to use SCT to help organizations develop strategies.
• Provide additional examples that might illustrate your colleague’s point.
• Expand on your colleague’s posting.
Topic: social-cognitive theory
One capability posited by the social-cognitive theory (SCT) is anticipation and forethought about consequences that are likely to happen as a result of their action. (Pinder, 1998) A second capability is using symbols to help guide actions. A third capability is vicarious learning through the actions and resulting effect of others. A fourth capability is the ability to regulate one’s own actions. A fifth capability is the ability to analyze one’s own experience and thought process. (Pinder, 1998) One way I might use SCT to help an organization develop strategies for the professional development of its employees is by focusing on employees’ ability to vicariously learn. Employees can learn from their co-workers. (Stajkovic & Luthans, 1998) One way to go about this is to have new employees shadow other employees in the same or similar positions. This will help them to learn the INS and out of their position and the company. (Pinder, 1998) Another way I might use SCT is to help build self-efficacy through social persuasion. This could be done by ensuring managers assign employees challenging, but manageable tasks, which will help strengthen employee’s belief in their own ability. (Pinder, 1998)

Assess the need for life, health, and property and other forms of insurance; and describe the basic features of available alternatives insurance products.

A. Identify sound planning fundamentals and then create a written financial plan based on these fundamentals.
B. Explain the basic concepts of income taxes.
C. Describe the types of financial services and institutions utilized in preparing and implementing a personal financial plan.
D. Identify appropriate evaluative criteria and then based on these criteria:
a. Analyze alternative methods of acquiring major assets such as housing and transportation and;
b. Assess the need for life, health, and property and other forms of insurance; and describe the basic features of available alternatives insurance products.
E. Describe the fundamental characteristics of stock and bond investing.
F. Verbally explain basic concepts of retirement planning and estate planning.

Critically evaluate the claim that National Innovation Systems (NISs) are THE most important influence shaping and promoting innovation. Discuss with particular reference to a NIS of your choice.

1. ‘The trouble is that most organisations are unwittingly designed to encourage the acquisition of behaviours and practices they wish they had less of’. Discuss with reference to innovation and suggest ways in which these unhelpful behaviours and practices can be overcome.
2. Critically evaluate the claim that National Innovation Systems (NISs) are THE most important influence shaping and promoting innovation. Discuss with particular reference to a NIS of your choice.