Day: November 8, 2020

Synthesize Scholarly Literature on Leadership in Regards to Selection and Training Assignment

November 8, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management

Consider which current leadership paradigm resonates with you and conduct a literature review of the current research related to this particular paradigm. Examine the various contexts in which the paradigm has been applied, and focus on a particular context (e.g., sector industry, population, etc.). Address gaps in the literature and provide thoughts on areas for continued research.

Support your assignment with at least seven scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

The following rubric applies to the grading of this Signature Assignment.

Grading Rubric
Criteria
    Content (20 points)    Points
1    Identified and locate current research on a specific leadership paradigm.    3
2    Tailored the review to a specific context.    3
3    Synthesized the literature.    3
4    Addressed gaps in the literature that surfaced in the review.    3
5    Recommended areas for continued research around selection and training.    3
    Organization (5 points)   
1    Organized and presented clearly. Included a minimum of seven scholarly references, with appropriate APA formatting applied to citations and paraphrasing. Paper is 12-15 pages in length.    5
Total    20

Length: 10-12 pages, not including title and reference pages.

References: Include a minimum of 10 scholarly resources

Terrorism and Communication

November 8, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 7"), Other

Please answer each question below separately.

    Responses must be paraphrased. Meaning, state information in your own words with proper reference citation.
    Demonstrate and promote critical thinking (e.g., analyze, compare, contrast, etc.).
    Include a minimum of two academic peer reviewed sources are used and cited beyond Course Textbook information cited per correct APA formatting.

Choose ONE TOPIC from Chapter 1, 2, 3, or 4 from the Terrorism and Communication: A Critical Introduction textbook and explain why the information covered is significant in relation to this course (Terrorism and Communication).

Topic Chosen: Communication of Terrorism Social Noise
            Propaganda by the Deed
            Martyrdom

Choose ONE TOPIC from Chapter 5, 6, 7, or 8 from the Terrorism and Communication: A Critical Introduction textbook and explain why the information covered is significant in relation to this course (Terrorism and Communication).

Topic Chosen: Terrorism as Social Construction of Reality
Ethnography of Terrorism

Choose ONE TOPIC from Week 1 or 2 Reading or Learning Activity assignment from the Course Website and explain why the information covered is significant in relation to this course (Terrorism and Communication).

Topic Chosen: National Strategy for Counterterrorism

Textbook **Not available for download**

Mafusitz, Jonathan, A. (2013). Terrorism and Communication: A Critical Introduction.
SAGE: Thousand Oaks.

Sexual Orientation Does not Define A Person

November 8, 2020 Leave a comment English and Literature, MLA

Essay #1: The Persuasive Essay
Using the sources I have attached to this order from the book Signs of Life in the USA, construct an argument in how sexual orientation does not define a person.. The essay should by no less than 1500 words and no less than 6 paragraphs. The essay should include no more than 6-8 short (3 typed lines or less) quotes and a works cited page (is attached to the order)
NOTE: I ALREADY OICKED THE SOURCES AND DID A WORKS CITED PAGE. PLEASE ATTACH THE WORKS CITED TO THE ESSAY AND USE THE SOURCES I PICKED FROM THE WORKS CITED PAGE AS A SOURCE FOR THE ESSAY.  (WORKS CITED AND QUOTES ARE not included in the 1500 word count minimum).
I will provide a link and login details for the website where the sources are from the textbook.
link: https://bookshelf.textbooks.com/#/books/9781319131869/cfi/6/108!/4/2/2/2@0:0

user: [email protected]
password: HaYdee2001Ivy-

Please look at the student sample of what the essay should look like.

Politics/U.S. Government

November 8, 2020 Leave a comment MLA, Political science

Based on the reading of Chapter 8 Presidency, write an essay to address the following questions (a set of three related questions). Length: 1200 to1500 word count.

What are the different roles of the cabinet and the Executive Office of the President? Why is the Executive Office of the President, especially the White House Office, considered to be closer to the president both personally and politically? What are the effects of the tension between the cabinet and the Executive Office of the President and the White House Office on presidential decision making?

Textbook: Keeping the Republic: Power and Citizenship in American Politics, THE ESSENTIALS (9th Edition) By Christine Barbour and Gerald C. Wright

Submission:
1. To be graded on the 200-point scale, is due on Nov 8 Sunday. The timer is set for 11:00pm. There will be NO acceptance 2 days past due. 10% off for each day late. Your writing must be in word document (doc or docx) or rich text file (rtf). Students are responsible for any delay as a result of converting into an open-able file.

2. All students must submit a copy to Term Paper under Assignment at Canvas. VeriCite is being activated to prevent plagiarism. All students base their writing on the same source (textbook) and no outside references are allowed. No credit will be issued if similarity index on VeriCite points to 20% or higher.

3. Guidance and Grading Scheme have also been posted at Canvas.

PSA: please please do not use anything other then the text book that is stated in the instructions.

Signature Assignment: International Trade Summary

November 8, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Economics

Assignment Content
Promoting international trade is not a zero-sum game. It is a win-win proposition; both parties gain from trade.

Consider the following:

Tariffs are paid by the citizens of the country imposing tariffs, not by the citizens of the country producing the products upon which the tariffs are levied.
The term trade deficits is a misnomer. Every countrys trade is always in balance.
Trade deficits do not mean the US no longer produces anything to export. The US is the worlds second largest manufacturer and the worlds second largest exporter of manufactured goods.
Trade deficits reflect a strong economy. Trade deficits rise during economic expansions and fall during economic contractions. Unemployment falls as trade deficits rise and rises as trade deficits fall.
Imports and exports are complements, not competitors. Both are necessary and both contribute to economic growth.
Roughly one-third of all US imports and exports is trade between US multinational companies and their overseas subsidiaries.
Foreign-owned companies operating in the US number in the thousands and provide directly or indirectly jobs for more than 13 million US workers (roughly, 10% of the US workforce).
US trade deficit in goods in 2018 (as a % of GDP) was the same as it was 5, 10 and 15 years earlier.
The rise in US goods trade deficit with China has not increased the US total goods trade deficit. It has been offset by reduced goods imports from other trading partners.
There is a strong correlation between the rise in world trade and:
The rise in world GDP
The dramatic fall in the worlds extreme poverty rate
The rise in world life expectancy
For every US manufacturing job lost to trade between 2000 and 2010, seven US jobs were lost to domestic productivity improvements. Those seven jobs cannot be brought back from overseas because they never left the US.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word evaluation of credible economists unbiased opinions on the benefits, costs, and results of current US trade and tariff policies. Complete the following in your evaluation:

Evaluate how US trade policy changes in the last 2 years affect global trade activities by multinational corporations.
Discuss credible economists opinions on the long-term effects of trade and tariff policies changes in the last 2 years.
Explain the effect of recent changes to trade and tariff policies have had on your employer, you, or someone you know.

Cite at least 2 academically credible sources.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Effects of Trade Policies and Tariffs

November 8, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Economics

Some politicians, labor unions, and special interest groups argue that US trade deficits are harmful to the economy and nations that run large trade surpluses with the US are benefiting from unfair trade practices and agreements. These parties support increasing tariffs on imports, elimination, or re-writing of trade agreements.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Discuss what credible economists say about the effects that tariffs, changing trade agreements, and/or manipulating exchange rates will have on the total US trade balance.
Do you agree with their assertions? Why or why not?

Chemistry

November 8, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Natural science

essay describing what you learned from the simulations and describing the lab skills which are better learned in-person as opposed to online (either by watching videos or using lab simulations). I have already done the simulations.

Simulation 1–
At the end of this simulation, you will be able to

Understand how to create biodiesel from algal oil
Identify the hazards posed by chemicals and how to handle them
React quickly and save lives in case of a fire emergency
Use the CAS numbers to plan your experiment
Understand how to dispose of halogenated and non-halogenated waste
Lookup H and P phrases in the safety data sheet
Safely use a chemical fume hood
           

            About this Learning Simulation
           
Are you ready to work in a chemistry lab? In the Chemistry Safety simulation you will learn how to safely work with organic solvents. Experiment with dangerous chemicals and make mistakes without putting yourself in danger.

Biodiesel for a greener world

We need to find sustainable fuel sources to reduce CO2 emissions and battle climate change. Your mission in the Chemistry Safety lab is therefore to find an effective process for producing biodiesel from algal oils. Can you figure out how to convert oil into diesel?

Fumes in the fume hood

In the Chemistry Safety lab, youll get to work with methanol, a volatile organic solvent. This means you need to work in a chemical fume hood. Learn how to set up your reaction in the fume hood and dispose solvents in the organic waste. Look up the physical properties of your reactants in the safety data sheet, to make sure your reaction will be successful.

Dangers in the lab

In the Chemistry Safety lab, youll learn to identify the hazards posed by the different chemicals that you are using, which is a very important step in the planning of every experiment.

Just like in the real world, things will get nasty if you make mistakes while working with dangerous chemicals.

Are you ready to react quickly in case of an emergency, and will you be able to apply your chemistry safety knowledge correctly?

Simulation 2–
At the end of this simulation, you will be able to

Describe the structure and organization of the periodic table
Classify elements of a family based on their location in the periodic table
Distinguish metals from other element classes based on typical characteristics
Use the flame color test to identify metals based on their position in the periodic table
Relate valence electrons and oxidation state of a main group element to its position in the periodic table
Describe the main trends among groups and periods for atomic properties
Explain the causes on the atomic level for the main trends among groups and periods concerning atomic radii, ionization energy and electronegativity

    Techniques:
Flame color test

  About this Learning Simulation

Light up the elements! In this simulation, you will learn all the fundamental ins and outs of the periodic table. Find out which elements have metallic characteristics, perform a flame test, and explore trends in atomic properties among the main groups and periods.

A broken table

The periodic table is an amazing tool for getting an overview of all the elements in existence, even the elements that only exist when we create them ourselves. But the table in this virtual lab lab is broken; some of the elements have fallen out, and its your mission to figure out where they belong by investigating their characteristics and properties.

Flame color test and atomic properties

To sort the first few elements in the table you can observe their flame colors. You may need to use your knowledge about element classes as well to get the full overview.

There are surprisingly many atomic properties for which trends can be observed via the periodic table. Moving on to the virtual holo-table, you will investigate these trends and deduct how they behave when you move within and between periods and groups of the table. You will need this knowledge to assign the most tricky fallen-out elements.

Become the teacher

At  the end of the simulation, a special visitor will be coming by the lab, and she needs you to help her understand the basics of the periodic table.

Will you be able to grasp the periodic table well enough to explain it to the visitor?

Simulation 3–
At the end of this simulation, you will be able to

Explain the relationship between mass, molecular weight, and numbers of atoms or molecules and perform calculations deriving these quantities from one another
Perform mass-to-mass stoichiometric calculations via conversions to mole
Identify the limiting and excess reagents in a chemical reaction
Calculate the theoretical, actual and percent reaction yield
Define Avogadros number and describe the mole quantification of matter

Techniques:
Gravimetric analysis

  About this Learning Simulation
Did you know that there are more water molecules in a glass of water than there are sand grains in the Sahara desert? In this simulation you will learn about the relationship between mass, molecular weight and the number of atoms or molecules and you will understand the magnitude and importance of Avogadros number.

Identify an unknown compound

In order to identify a compound where the label has been partly destroyed, you must apply the technique of gravimetric analysis. To do so, you must first learn to understand the relationship between mass, moles and molecular weights and how to perform stoichiometric calculations from mass to mass via conversions to mole.

Stoichiometric calculations with moles

You will perform a realistic gravimetric analysis with detailed instructions on what to do and why to do it in every step of the experiment. From balancing the equation to recognizing the stoichiometry of the reactants and finding out which equation to employ in the calculations, the theory behind the experiment is explained step-by-step in the order of the experiment.

What compound is it?

At the end of the simulation, you will have finalized all of the stoichiometric calculations and the answer to the question should be clear Can you see what compound it is?

Health Care

November 8, 2020 Leave a comment APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management

Students will select any four (4) of the following countries discussed in this course: France, Germany, Great Britain, Canada, Switzerland, Taiwan, China, Brazil, or Russia.
Complete a two to three page, double spaced, written summary outlining current health care issues in France, Germany, Great Britain, Canada, Switzerland, Taiwan, China, Brazil, or Russia to illustrate your understanding of the political, economic, and cultural factors of the health care system in these countries based on current facts; the history and current health care statistics.

Sex-Oriented Advertising and Its Impact on Attitude of Teenagers

November 8, 2020 Leave a comment English and Literature, MLA

I need annotated Bib on the following article.

Panda, Tapan K. Sex-Oriented Advertising and Its Impact on Attitude of Teenagers: Application of Behaviuoral Intention Model across Product Categories. Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective, vol. 9, no. 4, 2005, pp. 1526. Crossref, doi:10.1177/097226290500900402.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258200142_Sex-Oriented_Advertising_and_its_Impact_on_Attitude_of_Teenagers_Application_of_Behaviuoral_Intention_Model_across_Product_Categories

Business ethics

November 8, 2020 Leave a comment Business and Management, MLA

1. On page 381, you will find 3 bullet-statements (not inside Table 8.1). The first one reads: The rights-based ethical tradition… and the second one reads: The utilitarian tradition… 
(a) Explain what each one of these bullet-statements means, in your own words.
(b) Apply each of these ideas to a single transaction: Someone buys a fiber powder supplement.  How would the first bullet statement (rights-based) assess the purchasethat is, how would it judge if the sale was right or wrong? (c) How would the second statement (utilitarian) assess the purchasejudge if the sale was right or wrong? 

2. Read the Reality Check at the top of page 386. Then answer the following question from that passage: If consumers were provided with full information about a (prescription) drug, should they be left free to decide for themselves whether or not to use it (without a prescpription)? Produce your own answer (yes or no) and defend your answer, without any outside research. 

3. Read the Reality Check on page 388. That passage concludes with 4 bullet statements. Provide a justifiable answer to each question posed in the first 3 bullet statements (drop the fourth bullet statement). So, you need to provide justifiable answers to 5 questions total. (Bullet statement #1 asks 2 questions, bullet statement #2 asks 2 questions, and bullet statement #3 asks 1 question). Note: Base all your answers only on the passage given in this Reality Check. Do not use any outside information to answer these questions.

4. Read the Reality Check on page 393.
(a) Based on this passage alone and no outside information, summarize the argument for GMO-labeling (given here) and summarize the argument against GMO-labeling (given here).
(b) Is it reasonable to expect that some consumers will interpret the label as a warning that GMO foods are unhealthy? Explain.

5. Consider the following radio advertisement for CoolSculpting:

SAY GOODBYE TO MUFFIN TOPS AND LOVE HANDLES. CoolSculpting was developed by renowned Harvard University scientists, Dieter Manstein, MD and R. Rox Anderson, MD.  CoolSculpting technology was born of the observation that some children got dimples due to eating popsicles. The idea that cold can selectively affect fat cells was the insight behind Cryolipolysis, the proven science on which CoolSculpting is based. CoolSculpting is the coolest, most innovative, non-surgical way to lose those annoying bumps and bulges of stubborn fat. This revolutionary technology targets and cools unwanted fat cells in the selected area to induce a noticeable, natural-looking reduction in fat bulges. Unlike most other methods of fat reduction, CoolSculpting involves no needles, no surgery, or downtime. Patients often spend procedure time reading, working on their laptops, or simply relaxing. Its safe, FDA-cleared, and effective. Results look natural and can be seen as early as three weeks following treatment, with the most dramatic results after one to three months.

SUPPOSE making fat cold (freezing fat) does nothing to itproduces no loss of fatonce the fat returns to room temperature. QUESTION: Go through the radio ad given here, line-by-line, and find and explain 3 separate deceptions in it.

Notes to help you answer the question: In the U.S., deception in advertising is illegal. False advertisementsads containing deceptionare shut down by the FTC. The reasonable consumer standard is employed in the U.S. to determine what is and what is not deceptive in advertising: Would a reasonable consumer be misled by the ad? Reasonable consumers know that when you say your razor gives the smoothest shave or your shampoo produces the silkiest hair, that these are mere puffery and so allowed: They are not examples of deception since a reasonable consumer knows silkiest and smoothest are subjective.

Last note: Do not bring in any outside research. Do not investigate CoolSculpting or try to find out if the procedure works, etc. You are analyzing the advertisement I have provided here only, the words provided here only, as if I made up the advertisement myself, while assuming the product does not cause the permanent reduction of fat.

Book: Business Ethics: Decision Making for Personal Integrity and Social Responsibility, by Laura Hartman, Joseph DesJardins, and Chris MacDonald, 4th edition 2018