Day: September 4, 2020

Final exam

September 4, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Psychology and Education

Instructions:

This is an open book, non-proctored, and non-timed examination. Material covered in this examination comes from your reading assignments for the final four weeks of this class.  You must make connections to and properly cite the textbook in each of your answers.

Answers must be paraphrased (restated in your own words with no quoting permitted), properly APA format source credited including within-answer citations and a list of references included at the end of each answer and at least 600 words each, not counting source citations and references. Answers should be succinct, thorough, articulated in well-organized paragraphs (lists, sentence fragments and bulleted items are not permitted), and more substantive than just definitions of terms, procedures, or issues.

Do not worry about cover page. I will do that.

Statistical Study

September 4, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Mathematics and Statistics

For this assignment you will need to use the output file (File name is Assignment 1 Summer 2020) provided. Meaning, the analyses need for this assignment have already be conducted. You will need to interpret the output file to answer the research questions for this assignment. Requirements overview of the data/study can be found on pg. 3 in this document You are required to (a) answer the 10 research questions listed in pgs. 3-4, and (b) provide a summary of the overall findings at the very end of your assignment. Methods As provided in the output, the descriptive statistics needed for the sample description, t-test, or ANOVA are the only statistical tests you will need to address the research questions. Hence, I am not requiring you look at any interactions or post-hoc analyses. However, when appropriate you should describe mean differences as they relate to the research questions (i.e., Were men or women higher? What were the means for media engagement? Do the groups differ on attitude?). Example write-ups refer to pg. 2 I have provided you several example write-ups of results which can be found on pg.2.Format Each research question should be answered in written form as shown in the example write-ups. No tables/charts/figures are needed. Rounding numbers:   Percentages (only) should be rounded to the nearest whole number (i.e., 12.23% should be 12%).   For all other numbers (Means, Standard Deviations, t-score, F-value, p value, etc.) you should round to the nearest two decimal points (i.e., M = 4.5566721 should be M = 4.56) I have attached Assignment 1 – Michael of which i have already started. What is highlighted in yellow is only an example, not to be used.

MANAGEMENT

September 4, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management

Q1. Describe the difference between efficiency and effectiveness and identify a real organization you think are, or are not, efficient and/or effective.

Q2. Why should managers use ethical criteria to guide their decision-making?

Q3. What is the role of divisional and functional managers in the formulation of strategy?

Q4. How do output control and behavior control differ?

Q5. What kinds of employees would prefer to work in a virtual team?  What kinds of employees would prefer to work in a team that meets face-to-face?

Q6. Why should managers promote integrative bargaining rather than distributive negotiation?

Q7. Many companies have reported that it is difficult to implement advanced management information systems such as ERP.  Why do you think that this is so? How might the roadblocks to implementation be removed?

HR Case Study

September 4, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), English and Literature

You are the HR Manager for an organization that does not have a well-developed training program. You are seeing problems with employees at different levels of job comprehension and high turnover due to employee frustration. You call a meeting with management to discuss your plan for developing a training program using the ADDIE model. In your response, detail the steps you would take in explaining the ADDIE model and how it will help with the new training program.

https://www.learning-theories.com/addie-model.html

State rescaling in practice: urban governance reform in Toronto

September 4, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Engineering

“Submit a 4-5 page (1000-1250 word) critical reflection paper analyzing a topic raised in those course readings.  The paper will be in standard essay format and include a bibliography with at least 4 additional academic sources in addition to the course readings.  The paper should clearly identify the topic, identify a specific issue for analysis, set out the existing academic theory on the topic, critically address the issue, and offer a conclusion.”
I HAVE INCLUDED ONE OF THE COURSE REDING MATERIAL AS A PDF THAT IS ONLY 18 PAGES LONG. pick a topic that is not too from it that is not too broad and follow the instructions.

Advancing Development

September 4, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Other

Part 3: Social Situations
2. Identify multicultural challenges that your chosen individual may face as a recent
refugee.
What are some of the issues that can arise for someone who has recently
immigrated to a new country?
Explain how these multicultural challenges could impact your chosen individuals
four areas of development?
3. Suggest plans of action or resources that you feel should be provided to this family to
assist them in proper development.

You have done Part 1 and Part 2 already. I’ve attached it below.

Any topic (writer’s choice)

September 4, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), English and Literature

As you know, Paper 4 focuses on applying problem-solving thinking:

You will need to identify a problem
Provide evidence that proves problem exits
You will need to offer a viable solution
Provide evidence that proves solution is viable
You can offer up to two or three solutions
*Please note that two sources must come from the STC Library.*

The rough draft and the final draft will both meet these guidelines to the best of your abilities. All criteria for the paper rest on the concepts discussed in the assigned lectures and readings.

Here are a few things to keep in mind while writing Paper 4:

Essay can be a combination of both 1st and 3rd person
no 2nd person
In-text citations are required when quoting
only direct quote testimonies (not yours)
paraphrase and summarize all other sources
Reference page is required
*Please note that if you include someone else’s testimony as evidence, you must cite source as an interview.

Structure:

The paper will have a strong title.
The paper will have an introduction that contains
A clear, sophisticated hook.
A clear overview of the Problem.
A strong thesis statement.
You can split the Introduction into two paragraphs
The paper will have body paragraphs that each discuss a viable solution. Each will have
A clear topic sentence.
Lots of details and examples.
A clear concluding sentence.
The paper will have a conclusion that reinforces the deeper point of the paper without just repeating the thesis or the topic of the essay.
Development:

Each body paragraph will lead readers through the solution clearly.
Each body paragraph will make use of evidence, including
Facts
Statistics
Survey & Polls
Narrative & Testimonies
Reasoning
Language:

The style will be clear and direct (no wordiness or extra fluff).
The sentences will vary in length.
The paper will have a minimum of grammar errors.
APA Formatting:

The paper will be formatted in APA, including
A title page with your name, the instructor’s name, the course, and the date, in day-month year format (i.e. January 4, 2023 would be written 4 January 2023.
One-inch margins
Double-spacing (with no extra spaces between paragraphs; set Before and After to zero).
12-point Times New Roman font
A header inch from the top of the page with the page number.
A centered title.
Paragraphs that are indented one tab (or ten spaces).
Justify the paper left onlynot both sides.
The paper must also be styled in APA, including
Title page
in-text citations
Reference page

Socratic Dialogue

September 4, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Philosophy

Compose a nine-page dialogue in which Socrates applies critical thinking to someones conspiracy theory (which may be chosen by you for discussion; e.g., The CIA created the AIDS virus).
Socratic Dialogue Instructions: http://morec.com/socratic/socrates.pdf

Grading criteria: http://morec.com/socratic/

Dialogue sample and dialogue format: https://chinatxt.sitehost.iu.edu/Thought/Euthyphro.pdf

Example of a Socratic Dialogue: Platos Republic, Book I (see especially Discussion #3, pages 5-13): https://oregonstate.edu/instruct/phl201/modules/Philosophers/Plato/republic_book_one.pdf

Videos for learning more about Socrates: http://morec.com/socratic/

About propaganda, disinformation, and conspiracy theories: https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2020/06/07/fake-news-disinformation-propoganda-truth-rhetoric-twitter-president-trump-ancient-greek-philosophers-socrates-plato-truth/ideas/essay/

Video about disinformation and conspiracy theories:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=tR_6dibpDfo&feature=emb_title

Pay disparities

September 4, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Law

provide a 5+ page written analysis.
Include the following sources in your analysis:
    At least one peer-reviewed article (required class readings or otherwise)
    At least one government (ex. BLS, GAO, OPM, OMB, Maryland DBM, etc.) or professional report (ex. National Academy of Public Administration, ICMA, IACP, etc.)
2. Pay disparities
Is there a gender earnings gap or pay disparity based on race and/or gender? Be sure to address relevant legislation and court decisions, as well as empirical evidence (e.g. BLS ,Census or other data) to support your arguments.

additional resources not to exclude any you use:

Lewis, G.B., Pathak, R., & Galloway, C.S. (2018). Trends in public-private pay parity in state and local governments. Review of Public Personnel Administration, 38:3, 303-331

OPM: Pay & Leave

Ledbetter v. Goodyear

Ledbetter Fair Pay Act