Month: October 2015

One of the objectives of this course is for you to examine your ethnic heritage, cultural identity, values, and assumptions and analyze their impact on the provision of culturally competent services.

This assignment aims to help accomplish the first part of this objective.

Tasks:

• Reflect on how the person you are today has been influenced by your group affiliations.
• If someone were to ask you, “What are you?”, what would your reply be and how would you incorporate some of the factors of diversity into your response?
• Discuss how race, ethnicity, gender, social class, religion, and sexual orientation have influenced your development as a person.

You will likely recall from the course objectives that a large portion of this course is focused on having you examine your ethnic heritage, cultural identity, values, and assumptions and analyze their impact on the provision of culturally competent services.

In this assignment, you will be asked to write a 2-page paper outlining how you define yourself culturally. If you recall from Module 1, you were asked to reflect on how the person you are today has been influenced by your group affiliations. You can include components of that discussion in this assignment although you will certainly need to substantially expand on what you wrote in Module 1. In fact, you will need to indicate your ethnicity, race, gender, religion, language, and age and discuss how each of these has contributed to who you are today. You will also need to think critically about which of these factors is the most important to you (i.e., on which factor do you base your decisions, values, and opinions?) and which is the least important to you. You will be asked to apply what you have learned so far (you can do this by incorporating content from scholarly sources) to what you write.

Tasks:

Write a 2-page paper outlining how you define yourself culturally. This can be an expansion of the discussion that you posted in Module 1 with content added from what you have learned in the course so far.

• Indicate your ethnicity, race, gender, religion, language, and age and discuss how each of these has contributed to who you are today. You may discuss these in terms of where you are at present (e.g., what religion you currently follow), and, if you wish, you can include information from when you were younger (e.g., what religion you were raised with).
• Explain which of these factors is the most important and which is the least important to you and share why you believe this to be the case.

One of the main objectives of this course is for you to examine your ethnic heritage, cultural identity, values, and assumptions and analyze their impact on the provision of culturally competent services; therefore, in each module, you will focus on how a specific component of culture relates to this. In this module, you will focus on sex and gender and discuss the differences between the two.

As you work in the human services delivery sector, you will encounter males and females (both clients and colleagues) who may have different gender identities and different sexual orientations other than your own. In this discussion, you will want to critically think about how sex and gender differences can impact the work equation between a service delivery provider and a service delivery recipient and also between the agency staff members.

Tasks:

Given what you have learned in Module 3 regarding the relationship between sex and gender, post your responses to the following:

• Illustrate the difference between the two.
• Elaborate on how (or whether) sex and gender impact the work equation between a service delivery provider and a service delivery recipient.
• Discuss how sex or gender impacts the work equation between agency staff members. Be specific in your responses and illustrate using examples. Make sure that you support your points using scholarly sources.

Using the survey that you developed in Unit III, choose 10 people in your organization to respond to the survey. If you do not have personnel in your organization to respond or you do not get a favorable response, then you may create fictitious people to conduct the survey. Before disseminating the surveys, please per-code the data (refer to Chapter 19, pp. 470- 471 or follow the example provided in the lecture).

Perform the following:

1. Create a data file using an Excel worksheet.
2. Compute descriptive statistics for the variable(s), and explain the measures of central tendency and measures ofdispersion that are most appropriate for your study. Refer to the procedure for computing description statistics in

   Chapter 17, p. 410 of your textbook.

3. Create a pie chart with percentages. Click here to view a tutorial from the Success Center on descriptive statisticsdata and creating a histogram chart, pie chart, and other simple graphs.
4. Compute a frequency table and histogram for each variable. Examples are shown in Chapter 17.
5. Decide which measures of central tendency, spread, and graphical display would be most appropriate for thestudy.

Effective management of human resources contributes to mission accomplishment and vision achievement. Given that a vision is the future preferred status for an organization, it is critical to align people with the processes and resources necessary to propel the organization forward. As easy as this may seem to the uninformed, there are many challenges as pressure is applied to consistently reduce costs while delivering superior goods and or services.

Whether you are part of a small entrepreneurial start up, a civil servant with a mature and large government entity, or a volunteer for a non-profit organization, someone is fulfilling the role of HR oversight. No matter what type of organization you are working for the HR functions typically associated with building human capital are: analysis and design of work, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, personnel policies, compliance with laws, and strategies for supporting the mission.

This assignment is designed to integrate the reflection of personal experience, and the information covered in the textbook. Assuming you are Juanita, answer the following questions:

• How can human resource management strategically contribute to the organization’s mission and vision on a daily basis?
• What skills might Juanita have to develop to better fulfill her role?
• How might Juanita engage line managers to become more involved in what has traditionally been HR’s function in this organization? Why?
• Which aspects of human resource management would she want to entrust to specialists? Why?

The purpose of this short research paper is to ensure proper understanding and application of APA style as required in all Ashford courses.

 

Using the Ashford Online Library, develop an annotated bibliography on one of the following factors that has had a significant impact on business and management communication in the past decade:

• diversity
• globalization and outsourcing
• pace of life and work
• evolving workplace technologies
• influence of
• ethical challenges

Your annotated bibliography requires at least six (6) peer-reviewed articles, full reference information, and a short paragraph description of the main findings.

To receive maximum points, all of the following elements must be included in your paper:

1. Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including the title page), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
4. Must use at least six scholarly sources from the Ashford Online Library. One of the six sources may be the text.
5. Must include at least one direct quote from one of the sources (see Guidelines for Quoting Sources).
6. Must include at least one summarized statement from one of the sources (see Guidelines for Summarizing Sources).
7. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Write a 2 page (double spaced, stapled, 500 word essay, summarizing the main argument/point of the chapter, followed by your own critical reflection on the chapter). DUE Friday 3/13/15

arsed upon your readings for this unit, how would you handle the following situation?

A friend asks your advice about picking a psychotherapist. Your friend says, “My cousin told me to find a counselor who practices cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, but my aunt said I should find a psycho dynamic therapist. What do you think?”

Write a paper that includes a detailed description of the suggestions you would give your friend. Explain in detail the rationale for your suggestions. Please review the Giving Advice about Treatment Scoring Guide prior to submission so that you address all required grading criteria.

For this assignment, you are expected to meet the following requirements:

Title page: Include your name, course, date, and instructor.
Abstract: No abstract is required for the assignment.
Reference: No references are required beyond the assigned readings. Additional references may be used.
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA sixth edition style and formatting.
Length of paper: Five to eight typed, double-spaced pages
Font and font size: Arial, 11 point.

just upload the important paper instruction about this essay .it have 4 question should be answer

8 references(2 for each, ) thx!

question, excluding graphs, tables and reference list)
It is a progressive assignment based on topics studied in weeks 5-8 covering chapters 6 to 10.
Please attempt each question on a weekly basis which will prevent you from asking for extensions.
Objectives
This assessment item relates to course learning outcomes 4 – 8 as listed in the course profile.
Question 1:
Refer to Chapter 6
(a) Explain with reasons as to why additional advertising (non-price competition) will lead to a smaller and smaller increase in sales of that product. (2 marks)
(b) In the table below an monopolist firm faces two demand schedules. The current price is given as $185.
Competitors price fixed: Quantity Demanded
Price ($)
Competitors follow: Quantity Demanded
Total Revenue
Marginal Revenue
20
200
35
30
195
40
40
190
45
50
185
50
60
180
55
70
175
60
(i) What would the demand curve be under the kinked demand curve hypothesis? Illustrate and explain. (1 mark)
(ii) Plot the marginal revenue curve corresponding to the kinked demand curve and explain. (2 marks)
(iii) Given that Marginal Cost is $150 at every level of output. Copy the above table and
calculate TR and MR. Determine the profit- maximizing level of output and plot on the graph. (2 marks) Total = 7 marks
Question 2:
Refer to Chapters 7 & 8
(a) Assume that a firm discharges waste into a river. As a result, the marginal social costs (MSC) are greater than the firm’s marginal (private) costs (MC). The table below shows how MC, MSC, AR and MR vary with output. Assume that the marginal private benefit (MB) is given by the price (AR). Assume also that there are no externalizes on the consumption side, and that therefore MSB = MB. Study the table and answer the following questions.
Output
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MC
23
21
23
25
27
30
35
42
MSC
35
34
38
42
46
52
60
72
TR
60
102
138
168
195
219
238
252
AR
60
51
46
42
39
36.5
34
31.5
MR
60
42
36
30
27
24
19
14
(i) How much will the firm produce if it seeks to maximize profits? (1 mark)
(ii) What is the socially efficient level of output? (1 mark)
(iii) How much is the marginal external cost at this level of output? (1 mark)
(iv) What size of tax would be necessary for the firm to reduce its output to the socially efficient level? (1 mark)
(v) Why is the tax less than the marginal external? (1 mark)
(b) Explain and illustrate why the demand for labour curve is downwards sloping? (1mark)
(c) Explain and illustrate when a firm receives a surplus over its total wage bill under prefect competition? (1 mark)
Total = 7 marks
Question 3:
Refer to Chapter 9
(a) Explain in terms of the Australian circular flow of income if the following are net injections, net withdrawals or neither? If there is uncertainty, explain your assumptions.
(i) The government purchases US military aircraft. (1 mark)
(ii) The government runs a budget deficit (spends more than it receives in tax revenues) and finances it by borrowing from the general public. (1 mark)
(iii) The government runs a budget deficit and finances it by printing more money. (1 mark)
(b) Give examples and discuss the costs of (i) inflation and (ii) unemployment on the individual, firm, government and the economy as a whole. (2 marks each = 4 marks)
Total = 7 marks
Question 4:
Refer to Chapter 10
(a) Illustrate and explain what effect will the following have on the expenditure line:
(i) An increase in the proportion of people’s income that is saved. (1.5 marks)
(ii) A fall in exports. (1.5 marks)
(b) Using the withdrawals/injections and the income/expenditure approach, show graphically and explain the effects on GDP, consumption and unemployment of a substantial rise in:
(i) Exports (2 marks)
(ii) Government expenditure. (2 marks)
Total = 7 marks
Please Note: “This criteria sheet below will be included with your assessment when marked and returned to you on moodle.”
ECON 11026: Assignment-2 Marking Sheet
Student Name: Student/Number:
Question No
ECON11026 : A-2
Marks Out of
Total Marks
Q1
a
2
b (i)
1
b (ii)
2
b (iii)
2
Q2
a (i)
1
a (ii)
1
a (iii)
1
a (iv)
1
a (iv)
1
b
1
c
1
Q3
a (i)
1
a (ii)
1
a (iii)
1
b (i)
2
b (ii)
2
Q4
a (i)
1.5
a (ii)
1.5
b (i)
2
B (ii)
2
Referencing
1
Presentation
1
Total marks
Total marks out of 30
30
Additional Markers Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Markers Name: __________________________ Date: _________________________
Assessment criteria for Written Assessment Item 2
Use the DADA acronym when structuring your answers to all questions in economics. (Definitions: define the key terms; Assumptions: list or make assumptions as required; Diagrams: draw relevant graphs/tables and explain; and original Analysis: apply the theory to real life economic examples and explain).
(i) You must read the chapters each week and work on the assignment questions progressively each week—which will prevent you from asking for extensions. So please follow a weekly study schedule.
(ii) Plagiarism is a real concern, therefore, please remember to reference in-text and also provide a reference list. Do not give your assignment to anyone or copy from other students.
(iii) Concepts and key terms must be defined accurately and completely.
(iv) The assumptions upon which the analysis is based must be stated at the outset.
(v) Diagrams must be drawn properly, correctly labelled and the relations they depict explained on the diagram and in the accompanying text of your answer.
(vi) Answers must be complete, addressing the specific tasks nominated in the questions.
(vii) Sources must be acknowledged in-text and a list of references provided using the Harvard Referencing Style.
(viii)Where a question has more than one part, so too should the answer. Ensure complete coverage in the analysis section of your answer.
(ix) Students should reference more than two (2) to three (3) textbooks to answer these theory based questions as a minimum.
(x) Remember an extension is not a gift, it is a burden.

Answer these 4 questions on this topic using Development Through the Lifespan / Edition 6 by Laura E. Berk: (3) identity vs. identity confusion in adolescence Question 1: define and describe what the task “means” – what behaviors would indicate that a person had successfully mastered that task? Question 2: what are two key environmental factors needed to assure that the psychological task is mastered? Be sure that you explain that factor’s connection to healthy development or how the absence of that factor promotes maladjustment. For this question, focus on the inner layers of Brenner ecological model (e.g., the micro system, ecosystem, ecosystem). Question 3: what do you view as ONE major obstacle in American society today blocking successful mastery of that psychological task? This question is different from #2 above; here, I want you to focus on the outer level of Brenner ecological model (i.e., the macro system, including policies, laws, attitudes, customs, etc.). Question 4: suggest ONE intervention or social policy that would “alleviate” the problem (i.e., more people in that age group would develop psychologically healthy) and explain “why” it should work. Be sure to clearly elaborate on your rationale of how the policy or intervention will work. In other words, you need to show the connection between what you are suggesting and positive outcome. Be as specific as possible. A vague answer of “parents need to be educated about this or that” or “people need to do this or do that” or “children/the elderly need to be cared for” are NOT complete answers. Rather, elaborate on what kind of education or services need to be provided. What setting do they need to occur in? What should the laws actually say? IMPORTANT NOTE: since the tasks are different for each age group, your recommendations for each stage SHOULD be different. Format: Use headings and label the question numbers – format your exam as follows: basic trust vs. mistrust in infancy question 1 question 2 question 3 question 4