Respond to two classmates discussion on sociology perspective. Responses should be at least 150 words each (put the word count in all responses). Replies should take the conversation further by adding questions or your own ideas in your replies. In addition, you can point out both strengths and areas of improvement on your peers’ submission. Strong posts will demonstrate understanding and connection to course materials.

Classmate#1: Marc A Robosa

1. I think what is meant by sociological imagination is being a very open minded person who looks at sociological interactions and what influences it.  A person who is able to look at a situation, and pull away from what they know and look at it at a different lens. A benefit of developing a sociological eye is that it will look at problem in different ways and come up with with different solutions. Some other benefits is that it gives an individual more knowledge and insight for a community, a society and as a whole.

2. I think what Mills was trying to say in this quote is that Society turns women into a “slave” for men. Men are described as “Chief Providers”(McIntyre pg16).  Women are dependent on the men after they get married, and that in a marriage, no satisfactory solution can be made unless a 3rd party is at part. Basically saying that society is the reason why marriage is not satisfied for couples. Coontz would agree with this because society standards cause arguments in relationships. It says in her article that “Social differences limit how fair or equal a personal relationship between two individuals from the different groups…”(Coontz 12). Saying that two individuals in a relationhip will always be affected since they come from various groups in society. Another thing she was saying was that “various groups… have unequal access to economic resources, political power, social status”.  These differences causes problems in marriages, just like what Mills was saying in his quote. Saying that Marriages are affected by a 3rd party, or affected by something else like inequality, and differences. 

3. A person with an individualistic view looks at what a person does as an individual. They would examine what drives a person to commit crimes, and fix it from what they are driven from. However the sociologist view is a little different. It talks about how an individual learns from society, and influences them to commit crimes.  Saying people who are criminals learn it from other people around them. Sociologist would try to reduce crimes by creating a better environment to where people are not influenced negatively.

4. Out of the three theoretical perspectives described from McIntyre, I thought the Functionalist perspective was the most interesting one. It talks about how a society works together in order to function. We pay tax to the state, and then the state funds school, where kids go to school. This perspective basically says that our society works as a circle, trying to reach equilibrium. I thought this was interesting because I always thought society as a competition like the conflict perspectives. We compete with other people to get into college and we compete people for jobs. So I thought this was a really interesting and different perspective of society 

5.  I quote I want to talk about is on the Coontz reading where she says “although they continue to be unequal, they are now asked to put aside the psychological defenses they have constructed against that inequality, including a certain amount of self-protective guardedness”(McIntyre pg12).  I thought this was very interesting because it was describing the relations of what happens when a a person with higher social power asked someone that is a lower power to disagree with them and express their minds.

McIntyre, L. J., (2014). The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in Sociology. Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

McIntyre, L. J., (2014). The Practical Skeptic: Readings in Sociology. Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Classmate#2: Cheyen Venigas-Mcveigh

1. The sociological imagination in my own personal opinion is being able to turn on and observe anything with an open mind and questioning why society behaves in the ways it does. Observing how people act in any given sociological setting

2. This quote is first discussing that in societal view when a couple is married the women become subservient caretakers to the men and the men are the only providers making them the ruler over the house. This makes the women feel hopeless and powerless, under the mans authority. The couple has different levels of power which will lead to unsatisfied marriage. It is difficult to be happy in a marriage without a 3rd party being involved or the married couple will worry about how this reflects in society. I believe Coontz would agree strongly will Mills view. Coontz states These social differences limit how fair and equal a personal relationship between two individuals from different groups can really be(McIntyre Readings, pg.12). Coontz goes on to give examples of different incidences of people with lower levels of power not feeling able to speak up because of the intimidation they feel from the social standpoint of the person above them.

3. An Individualistic approach would be reviewing and going over what might have to lead the person to do the crimes they committed. Looking more at the persons history and taking that into consideration. A sociologist approach would be to take environmental factors into consideration and looking at data collected for the crimes. A Sociologist would try to reduce crimes like this by changing environmental factors found to be correlated with such crimes. 

4. I think the most appealing theoretical perspective McIntyre goes over is the Functionalism perspective. I think it makes the most since that society works in a continuous cycle. Like we received from the community and we give back to the community. This is also very beneficial for a community because it ends up balancing out in the end.

5. Male often complains that feminists ignore male insecurities and burdens, and they have a point (McIntyre pg.15). I thought this quote was interesting because as a feminist I havent given a lot of thought as maybe I should to the males perspective in society. I mean, feminism’s main idea is equality. I have thought about it a little, but not much. It should be important to see male insecurities because we then can have a better view of society as a whole.

References

McIntyre, L. J., (2014). The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in Sociology. Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

McIntyre, L. J., (2014). The Practical Skeptic: Readings in Sociology. Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

IMPLICATIONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE IN BUDGETING IN MONROE COUNTY, INDIANA  STATE
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL THE GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ATTACHED, AS FOLLOWS:
1)    MARKED COMMENTS IN BLUE FONTS IN  THE EVALUATED PROSPECTUS
2)    MUST BE IN APA FOMART
3)    REFERENCE PAGE  MUST BE IN APA FORMAT
4)    MUST ENSURE ALIGNMENT BETWEEN THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE STUDY.
5)    DISTILL AND REFINE EACH SECTION AND END EACH WITH A STRONG SUMMARY STATEMENT, FOR EXAMPLE, THE PROBLM STATEMENT, PURPOSE, THEORY, RESEARCH QUESTION ETC.
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Hello Class – Please post your Weekly Article #1 here.

Each student will locate and review an article relevant to the topic of the class. The review is between 500-to-650 words and should summarize the article. 

Please include how it applies to our topic, and why you found it interesting.

 Chapter 6: Strategic Risk Management at the LEGO Group: Integrating Strategy and Risk Management

Chapter 7: Turning the Organizational Pyramid Upside Down: Ten Years of Evolution in Enterprise Risk Management at United Grain Growers 

Your post is based on this week’s two case studies in our casebook, Arthur Brisbane and Arthur Ashe. Pick one of those cases and describe how you would deal with it using the Potter Box. There is no word-limit on this assignment – other than it should be at least 150 words.

the two cases on are pae 20-26

Students will construct a Genogram of their family, and write a 3 page reflection paper on what they learned from this exercise.

A Genogram is a graphical representation of several generations of a family that presents detailed information on relationships among individuals.  A Genogram includes basic family information, including names of family members, gender, year of birth, year of death.  It also includes nature of family relationships, emotional relationships, and social relationships.  It is a way of mapping family patterns and relationships across at least three generations.  A Genogram creates a visual demonstrating the nature and degree of intensity of the emotional responses that are passed down from generation to generation. 

Begin by writing down what you know about your family and those relationships.  Then interview five members of your family, including at least two members of your extended family.  Ask questions about family relationships and significant events. Be mindful that these discussions may be difficult for some family members.  Your conversations with family are designed to help you understand how family members relate to each other.  Information gathered should include, but is not limited to:

Names, ages (or year of death is deceased), of family members in each generation, including parents, step-parents, significant others, siblings, step-siblings, etc.

What are (or were) relationships like between different family members (emotional relationships)?

Use standard genogram symbols to represent family members & their relationships, both normal and dysfunctional. 

Once youve made your genogram, write a 3 page reflection paper.  This paper should include (but is not limited to):

What was your experience like in interviewing family members?

As you look carefully at your Genogram, what patterns can be identified?

Describe those patterns, and whether they represent strengths, resiliencies, or dysfunctional patterns.

It is said that Genograms are a way of looking backward in order to make sense of the current so that one can have choices about what is passed on to the future.  Describe how this applies to you and what you discovered through this process.

Write an Executive Summary Explaining FIFO and LIFO

Competency
Analyze decisions that impact the healthcare delivery system.
Instructions
The Gotham City Hospital, a mid-sized hospital, has hired you as an expert consultant for healthcare organizations. They have requested an executive summary, between 3-4 pages that explains to their management team (administrators and medical staff) the difference between FIFO and LIFO delivery systems. The summary needs to cover both the risks and benefits the two delivery systems could have in the procurement and use of medical resources at the hospital.
Write an executive summary of at least 3 pages comparing and contrasting the use of FIFO and LIFO supply chains in a healthcare setting.

Make sure that the Executive Summary includes the following;
* Address the benefits and risks of using a FIFO delivery system in a healthcare setting.
* Address the benefits and risks of using a LIFO delivery system in a healthcare setting.
* Make a recommendation based on your research and back it up with evidence.
NOTE – APA formatting in the reference list and proper grammar, punctuation, and form are required. APA help is available from this link – APA.

  

Week 3 Discussion – New Kid at School

After completing this week’s Readings and Resources, respond to the following questions.

You have just become the new principal at a school in your town. You have followed a well-loved principal who has been at the school for fifteen years. During discussions at staff meetings, you constantly hear, “When Ms. A was here, she would” and the teacher expounds on the strategies of Ms. A. Someone verbalizes a problem that exists, and you hear a teacher say, “Now when Mrs. A was here, she” and this teacher explains how Ms. A would have handled it. (It reminded you of the days when you were a substitute teacher, and the students would constantly remind you of the way their teacher would have responded). 

Additionally, in one of the first staff meetings early in the year, the teachers inform you that on Fridays their former principal would bring all the students into the gym and allow the teachers to leave 30 minutes early. Keep in mind the suggestions of Ms. Bohn as you respond to the following questions:

  •  What should you say when teachers remind you of Ms. A. and her wonderful love for them.
  • You know that the school is about to be placed on the district’s list of low-performing schools. Should you remind them of that as you defend your own leadership? Do you even need to defend your leadership?
  • Lastly, how will you respond to the fact that for many years the staff left thirty minutes early on Fridays while the principal handled student dismissal from the gym? (Maybe you are all for it)!

Your initial response is due by 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday and should be between 200-250 words. The initial posting should be a statement of your point of view on the question, supported by the required readings. You are also required to post a response to at least two of your fellow classmates by 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday and it should be between 50-75 words each. The responses should also be a substantive response that demonstrates a comprehension of the reading material. Responses such as “I agree” or “I disagree” are not acceptable or will not be counted as a response.

Your assignment is to prepare a written analysis of an ethical case study based on Kidders Checkpoints of Ethical Decision-Making.

FULLY discuss ALL concepts – paradigms, resolution principles, philosophers, philosophies, ethical fitness, authenticity, personal/professional codes, etc.
**all of these concepts are in Kidders book. if you need access to book I  will send you it. LET ME KNOW***

The caser study is on: Prisoner Molests Local Girl

dont use any other sources other than “Prisoner Molests Local Girl” and “Kidders Checkpoints of Ethical Decision-Making.”

I will attach all documents/instructions you need other than kidders book!!

Module 03 Project

Patient Satisfaction in Quality Improvement

Competency
Evaluate the role and importance of patient satisfaction.
Course Scenario
Chaparral Regional Hospital is a small, urban hospital of approximately 60 beds, and offers the following:
* Emergency room services
* Intensive care
* Surgical care
* Obstetrics
* Diagnostic services
* Some rehabilitation therapies
* Inpatient pharmacy services
* Geriatric services
* Consumer physician referral services
Recently, the CEO has been hearing complaints from both patients and staff, varying from long wait times to rude physicians. You have been hired to design and implement a Quality Improvement Plan to help uncover quality problems and to satisfactorily resolve them.
Scenario Continued
You started inviting various members of the organization to join you in the QI development team. You received an email back from the Chief Financial Officer who questioned the value of surveying patient satisfaction. You must craft an email response to her explaining the role of patient satisfaction in quality improvement and why it is important.
Instructions
Your email should use proper email formatting (including subject line description) and contain language appropriate to the receiver.
Emails are typically formatted in the following way:
1. Begin with a greeting
2. Thank the recipient
3. State your purpose
4. Add your closing remarks
5. End with a closing
Although an email does not typically include citations, you may have to provide support for your statements, particularly those that involve numerical statistics and quotes from other sources. You would cite this per APA in your email.
APA formatting for the email, and proper grammar, punctuation, and form is required.

In your paper,

  • Explain auteur theory. 
    • Describe, using Chapter 8 of the text as a reference, the criteria for what makes a director an auteur.
  • Identify a director who meets the criteria posed by auteur theory 
    • Summarize briefly the ways in which this director meets those criteria using examples from at least two of the directors films.
  • Apply the lens of auteur theory in breaking down the directors technical competence, distinguishable personality, and interior meaning using specific examples of his/her work (e.g., particular scenes or plot components).
  • Analyze the specific ways in which filmmaking techniques, consistent themes, and storytelling distinguish your chosen director as an auteur among his/her peers.

The Directors and Auteur Theory paper

  • Must be 900 to 1200 words in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Centers APA Style (Links to an external site.) resource.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following: 
    • Title of paper
    • Students name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructors name
    • Date submitted