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Midsummer Nights Dream
1.contrast this “play within a play” by amateurs to the play within a play of melgibsons hamlet or there is another set of directions 2. discuss the various elements of the title Midsummer nights dream

 

Continental White Cap
Instructions
Read the “Peter Browning and Continental White Cap” case and submit a case analysis paper using the following guidelines:
PAPER FORMAT
I. Problem(s) you identified from the case
a. Macro: These are the major, overarching problems you see. You should strive to identify three primary issues
b. Micro: These are the less obvious, more nuanced issues that may be inferred. These may also be root causes of the greater aforementioned,

“Macro” issues above
II. Causes: Detail the reasons (causes) for these Macro and Micro problems. Address what caused these problems to arise in the first place (every

problem has a cause). Use the text findings as well as insert YOUR OPINION. Explain in detail why things you present/identify are a problem. Expand a

bit on diagnoses. As a business thinker, you are in the “business” of not only identifying problems, but explaining why they are an issue.
III. Organizational Systems Affected: These are specific factors that caused the organizational problems and/or exacerbated the Macro and Micro

problems. Explain each of these particular areas in your analysis.
a. Structural: Hierarchy, Organizational Structure, Reporting Structures, etc.
b. Psychosocial: Culture, Leadership, Team Dynamics, Morale, etc.
c. Technical: Systems, Technology, Hardware, Supporting Tools, etc.
d. Managerial: Approaches to management, oversight, measurement, monitoring, problem correction

 

 

A. So, is it Karzai, the leader who is incompetent, corrupt, misguided, that is the main cause of the current troubles in Afghanistan? Is it state institutions – ineffective bureaucracy, greedy bureaucrats, underdeveloped governance structure, etc? Is it the culture, history, and tribalism? Or something else? Which one would you say is the #1 culprit for the current mess in the country?

B. It appears that pouring a lot of money from the outside has not even made a dent. Will a large scale economic assistance from the international community help Afghanistan get on its feet? Without valuable economic resources or skilled manpower, what would you suggest for its economic development?

Managerial Economics Case Study
Summer 2017, CSU East Bay
This document outlines the case study that will be due by the end of finals week, Friday, September 1,
2017. The case study is worth 15% of the course grade, and asks you to apply the tools and analytical
approaches we’ve been learning in class to a real world scenario. With the exception of the discussion
about market structure, this is a non-technical exercise designed to require the conceptual application of
the concepts involved in optimal managerial decision-making and strategic managerial choices.
Completion of the case study and the display of a correct understanding and application of the concepts
we have discussed are the primary means for evaluation.
Expectations
First, find a company that made a news headline in recent years for an action that they had taken. These
decisions should be related to one or more of the topics we have discussed throughout the quarter
(decision-making over time, profit maximization, cost minimization, long-run adjustments, strategic
interaction, etc.). Excellent sources include The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The New York Times,
CNN, etc. Begin by describing the news headline – what was the action being taken, who was taking it,
and why was it considered newsworthy?
A fun way to do this would be to find something related to an aspect of sports and entertainment that
you are interested in.
Second, describe the firm you have identified, including a report concerning what they produce and what
market they are in. Provide some analysis of the structure of that market – are they perfectly competitive,
a monopolist, or somewhere in between? How do you know? If the firm produces many products in
multiple different markets, focus on the market most relevant for the news headline you have chosen.
Use the tools we’ve discussed in class and other evidence/analysis you can find to support your argument.
Third, analyze the action taken in light of what we have discussed in class. Although we do not know all of
the relevant circumstances and information underlying the decisions made by the company’s
management team, use the information presented in the article and what else you can learn about the
company – from statements and documents produced by the firm or other articles that you can find – to
learn as much as you can. This analysis should include answers to the following questions:
 What was the motivation for the action, and did it appear to be successful?
 How does the action relate to a topic discussed in class? For example, was it an example of a firm
exercising some price-setting power or strategy? Was it an example of a firm restructuring or
reducing costs to increase competition? Was it a strategic move? Explain.
 Given what you’ve learned in class and what you’ve learned about the case, identify what you
suspect to be the issues that the firm was likely to have been considering when making the
decision to take the action being analyzed. Can you think of any strategic reason why the firm may
have taken the action? Explain why these considerations would have been important.
I expect a formally written document, complete with citations and a works cited page for any sources you
use (including, of course, the original article). The only data analysis I expect is in your analysis of the
market structure. It will likely help to bring in other analyses, reports, and articles to inform and support
your analysis. I expect the final write-up to be between 4 and 6 pages excluding the works cited page.

Analyze the case study provided to compile a written summary that includes on attached file:
•An analysis of adult development theory as it informs workforce development

•An analysis of findings from individual assessments within the case study

•An evaluation of connections between faith or worldview and assessment findings within the case study

•An evaluation of the patterns found within assessment findings on the workforce as a whole

•A reflection on the case study for evidence of valuing people or cultural competence

Write a 250-word (minimum) response to each writing prompt below. You must meet the minimum word count for each response to get full credit.
3.Use only the assigned readings unless otherwise instructed.
4.Your responses must include quotes from each text used to get full credit. Be sure to quote, cite, and reference from the text(s) using

appropriate APA format. For assistance with APA citations, review the “APA Format” link (go to “Start Here” and then “Course Resources”).
5.Put all writing assignments in ONE Microsoft Word document, and identify your work by using your last name in the file name (example:

LastnameWeek1.docx). Upload it by clicking on the “W4 Writing Assignments” link below and upload the file as an attachment.

***Submissions that are not in accepted file formats or cut and pasted into the comments section of the submission area will not be accepted.

Please check to be sure your file has uploaded correctly. It is your responsibility to verify that you submitted the assignment successfully. Do

not wait until you see a zero in the gradebook!

This Week’s Writing Assignments

1. In “Cathedral,” how would you describe the relationship between the narrator and his wife? Do you think their relationship will change after

this experience? What do you feel is the significance of the Robert’s lack of vision?

2. Look at Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” and explain how the quilts in the story symbolize the family’s heritage. How do Dee and Maggie view the

significance of the family’s heritage, and how is that represented by the quilts in the story?

 

You should summarize the author(s)’ argument in the first part of the paper and in the rest of it you should write about your reaction to the reading.

For example, why did you agree or disagree with the reading? How the reading makes you rethink your opinion about the issue? What other issues or

questions come to your mind after the reading? What weaknesses and strengths do you
see in the author’s argument?

American Economic Review: Papers & Proceedings 2012, 102(3): 1–23
http://dx.doi.org/10.1257/aer.102.3.1

Does the Current Account Still Matter?

By
Maurice Obstfeld

Reflect on a conflict with a friend, significant other, family member, or co-worker. Using concepts from this week: communication climates and conflict, write about the conflict, influences on the conflict and the conflict ending. You should also write about what you would do next time through what you have learned from conflict management.

Managing Conflict

Conflict

Definition: 

Involves an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources and interference from the other parties in achieving their goals.

Key Ideas

• Expressed struggle – has to be verbally or nonverbally communicated
• 2 interdependent parties – Includes 2 parties that depend on each other
• Perceived Incompatible – goals, resources, or interference to achieve one’s goals

 

Conflict as defined by Mean Girls

Mean Girls and Conflict Theory (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Conflict Styles

While these styles are individual, conflict always involves two people who each have different conflict styles. 

Avoidance – avoiding the conflict (loose-loose)

• skirting
• Sniping – negative comment followed by abandoning the encounter
• pseudo-conflict

Accommodating (loose-win)

Direct Aggression/Competition (win-loose)

Passive Aggression (win-loose to lesser degree) can be the appearance of accommodation then either punishment or guilt or alternate agenda.

Compromise (win/loose-win/loose or negotiated loose-loose)

Assertion/Collaboration (win-win)

Choose the most appropriate – pg 366 table 11.1

• Situation
• The other person involved
• Your goals

 

 

Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution

 Friends and Conflict Resolution (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Gottman – The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Relationship Repair 

 

Gottman started his research in 1970’s creating the “Love Lab” and can predict with ~91% accuracy from watching couples argue for 3 minutes weather the relationship will thrive or fail. He started by looking at predictors for divorce in heterosexual couples but has expanded to looking at marriages and committed relationships, and same-sex relationships.  

4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse

1. Criticism – negative statements about your partner 
2. Defensiveness – blaming your partner
3. Stonewalling – disengaging from the argument – no response and looking away, like they don’t care about what the other person is saying
4. Contempt – Sarcasm, cynicism, name-calling, eye-rolling, sneering, mockery and hostile humor which can convey disgust.

Real Examples:

Examples of 4 Horseman of Apocalypse (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

3 things never to say in an argument (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

Relationship Repair

7 Principles for Making Marriage/Committed Relationships Work (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

1. Enhancing your Love Maps
2. Nurture your Fondness and Admiration
3. Turn toward each other instead of away
4. Let your partner influence you
5. Solve your Solvable Problems
6. Overcome grid lock
7. Create Shared Meaning

 

Gottman on Relationship Repair (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

Emotional Bank Account  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.–  Making small everyday sacrifices and making efforts to notice and appreciate the kindnesses of your partner. This will sustain you when demanding times arise and efforts may fall short. This will help with Social Exchange Theory (Rewards Theory) to keep the relationship viewed as positive. Positive interactions (Rewards) to negative interactions must be in a ratio of at least 5:1 to predict longevity. 

Some ways to contribute to your Emotional Bank Account

• Remember the little things that count
• Be attentive and supportive
• Do something special
• Remember important dates
• Fight with mutual respect
• Keep it positive

Emotional Bank Account (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Conflict Management

Problem Solving

1. Define your needs
2. Share your needs
3. Listen to the other person’s needs
4. Generate possible solution (i.e. more than one)
5. Evaluate the possible solutions and choose the best one
6. Implement the solution
7. Follow up the solution (did it work) – this is an important step that most people forget to do. 

 

Technology and Conflict

1. Wait and re-read
2. Assume the best and watch out for the worst
3. See outside counsel (ideally face to face)
4. Weigh your options carefully
5. Communicate competently

 

Additional Resources:

Edmonds CC counseling resources on Conflict (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

How to disagree (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.by Kid President

How People with Different Conflict Styles can Work Together (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. – Harvard Business Review by Amy Gallo

Dare to Disagree (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. – Margaret Heffernan

Conflict Negotiation (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.– William Ury

Job Info (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. – How to get paid for Mediation (Conflict Resolution)

 

For this assignment you will write a rough draft of a compare-and-contrast essay on the topic of cultural sensitivity and health care.

Valuing diversity in our patient population increases the effectiveness of nursing care, via culturally-sensitive health interventions, health

promotion, and disease prevention activities. Cross-cultural knowledge also allows nurses to educate their patients better, and to be accepted

by them more fully.

For this essay, select a culture other than your own, and discuss how widely-held beliefs about health and wellness in that culture may contrast

or compare with beliefs in your own culture.
You must use one or two outside resources from the internet, and you must demonstrate correct APA formatting for any quotations or data that you

cite from these sources.

Specifications:

750 – 1000 words (6-7 paragraphs, including introduction with thesis statement, body paragraphs, and conclusion)
Double spaced
Title page
References page
Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your computer.

For those assignments that are not written essays and require uploading images or PowerPoint slides, please follow uploading guidelines provided

by your instructor.

Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to submit your work, click “Submit Assignment” in the upper

right corner. Click on “Browse,” browse your computer, and select your file. Click “Open” and verify the correct file name has appeared next to

the Browse button. Enter your comments, if any, in the Comments area. Click on “Submit Assignment.”

Turnitin

This course has Turnitin fully integrated into the course dropbox. This means that you should only submit your assignments to the dropbox below.

Please do not submit your assignment directly to Turnitin.com.

Once submitted, your assignment will be evaluated by Turnitin® automatically. You will be able to view an Originality Report within minutes of

your first submission that will show how much of your work has been identified as similar too other sources such as websites, textbooks, or

other student papers. Use your Originality Report as a learning tool to identify areas of your assignment that you may not have cited

appropriately. You may resubmit your assignment through this dropbox as many times as you need to check to see if you have made improvements,

until the due date of the assignment. However, once you have made your first submission, you will need to wait 24 hours after each subsequent

submission to receive a new Originality Report. Plan accordingly as you draft your assignment. Once the due date has passed, your assignment

submission will be considered final.

 

CEO Compensation
Compensation for executives has become a lightning rod issue, particularly as CEOs are paid quite well in times when their company might not be doing very well. Keep in mind that we typically only see news articles on CEOs from public agencies or publicly traded companies.

There are several approaches to CEO compensation:
• Executive salaries bear a consistent relative relationship to subordinates’ pay.
• Value of CEO should correspond to some measure of organizational success.
• Compensation should ensure that executives have the best interests of stockholders during decision making.
Please review Exhibit 14.2 on page 481. Arguably, part of the reason for excessive CEO compensation is a result of this shift in base and variable pay.

Please see the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMZPLTaoiR4

 

Please answer the following questions:
1.Recognizing that CEO compensation has been denounced in recent years, identify and explain the good features of this new balance of base to variable pay?
2.Suggest measures to avoid the negative outcomes?

Please write the paper between 450-600 words in length.For these papers I don’t need abstract, introductions or conclusion. Please answer the question precisely.