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Understanding Diversity
Week 2 Assignment Instructions
Title: Understanding Diversity
Purpose: To reflect on our own understanding of diversity.
Resources: This essay is a reflection exercise.
Activity Instructions:
After reading chapter 5 of the textbook, complete this activity. You have learned about the skill of understanding and managing diversity – what it is, why it is important, and how to improve your skill in these areas.
Answer the questions below in comprehensive, complete sentences. Do not provide brief answers. Instead, compose at least 4-5 full sentences (i.e., a complete paragraph) that answer each of the posed thought-provoking discussions.
1. The one or two areas regarding understanding or managing diversity in which I am most strong are:
2. The one or two areas of understanding or managing diversity in which I need more improvement are:
3. If I did only one thing to improve in this area, it would be:
4. Making this change would probably result in:
5. If I did not change or improve in this area, it would probably affect my personal and professional life in the following ways:
6. Were any questions more difficult to complete than others? Which ones and why?
7. What did you learn about yourself in this exercise?
Please remember that your task is to not only write your own assessment, but to show that you are able to draw connections between your readings and your reflection. Use concepts and theories from the appropriate chapters, explain your understanding of their application, and show how they help you understand yourself. Remember to cite properly in-text (Author, YEAR) and at the end of your reflection with a fully formatted APA reference.
I have provided you with a template where these questions are already entered. All you need to do is enter your own information by typing it right into the template.
After you have completed and proofread your assignment, I encourage you to send it to the Writing Lab for extra checking (see announcement). Using the OWL will help you earn a higher grade on all written assignments submitted in the class.

The assignment should include the following sections:
1. Introduction
Introduction should include two paragraphs. In the first, you provide a background to the study. This can introduce the United Nation, media representations of politics, The Guardian itself or any other topic central to your own question. In the second paragraph, you should outline your methodology. This section should include references – both thematic in the first section and to methodological literature in the second.
2. Reflection on the coding process
This should be a textual reflection on the coding. You should explain how you decided on codes, e.g. did you use in-vivo or analytical codes, or a combination of the two? Why? You might wish to highlight particular instances from the text and reflect on limitations of the coding process. Explain if your coding was iterative and how it has changed your codes. Use references to relevant literature where relevant.
3. Producing thematic maps
This section should explain the process of producing the thematic map. It should have the textual format but can include additional graphical features, for instance to illustrate associations between codes. Some of the elements that can be included in this section are:
 Explanation of how you identified central themes of the analysis – deductively, based on the overall analytical question, or inductively, based on your codes?
 List of codes, categorised in relation to central themes.
 Strategy of identifying associations between the codes.
 Recognised strengths and limitations of the analysis.
You can draw on relevant literature in this section.
4. Thematic narrative (2 pages)
This section should give a narrative conclusion to the exercise. Produce an answer to your analytical question, reflecting on the thematic analysis conducted in the exercise. Additionally, you should bring relevant literature to support your findings. This section should also formulate a critical methodological statement, reflecting on the overall strengths and limitations of your analysis.
5. Appendices
Appendix 1: Your thematic map
Appendix 2: One full page of the source, demonstrating your coding technique – this will not be assessed in Turn-It In – remove this appendix from the online version of your work.
6. Reference list

Critique of American Democracy in Peril by William Hudson

After reading chapter 3 from Hudson’s American Democracy in Peril please write a 4-5 page critique. What is Hudson trying to argue in this chapter? Do you agree with Hudson? Why? Why not? In writing your paper let me know what ideology you most closely align with.

Please discuss in detail the components list in the attached documents. Write a 2 page paper in the following:

Discuss what you believe it means to promote “progressive emergency management.” During your exploration of this subject, define what it means to be

progressive. Then discuss three of the steps mentioned in this week’s lecture that emergency managers might take to reduce the frequency and

severity of disasters. Include all of the objectives.

Objectives:
1. Recognize the rising toll and impact of disasters, and the need for a more proactive approach to emergency management.
2. Identify alternative approaches to reduce disasters by enhancing sustainability, resistance and resilience.
3. Describe specific ways to reduce the liabilities that lead to disasters and build capacities to more effectively deal with them more effectively.

In the story “Silver Blaze” Sherlock Holmes tells Watson that when it comes to the art of reasoning, many people rely on opinion and unsupported assumptions. The difficulty , he maintains, is to detach the framework of undeniable fact from the embellishments of hearsay and reporters. What do you think he meant by this? Explain using from your own personal experience. Examples of personal experience could be around particular reasons to be someone’s friend or not or whether to babysit for a particular set of children or not.

 

CASE AND INSTRUCTIONS IN PDF WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL
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MAN 4633 – MNC STRATEGY
ACER CASE ANALYSIS

YOU MUST WORK ON THE CASE ANALYSIS AS AN INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT.

PLEASE SEE THE SYLLABUS FOR THE DUE DATE Papers will not be accepted after the deadline.

A. Case: “Acer, Inc.: Taiwan’s Rampaging Dragon” (p. 60, 7th ed. of the textbook)

B. Answer the following questions:

1. Compare and contrast Stan Shih’s management style to that of Leonard Liu. Be sure to cite examples. (25 pts)

2. Do you think Leonard Liu’s resignation was beneficial for Acer? Why or why not? (25 pts)

3. Refer to the types of organizational models described in Ch. 4 of the textbook. Which of those models would you say apply/applies to Acer? Explain

your answer. (25 pts)

4. Should Shih allow the development of the Aspire to continue? Why or why not? (25 pts)

C. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

1. DO NOT do any additional research outside of what is presented in the case.
Your analysis must be based only on information presented in the case and chapters/notes.

2. Answer all questions using complete sentences. Points will be deducted for using a bulleted/numbered list format. NO BULLETS!!!

3. DO NOT simply summarize the information already provided in the case, except when using as supporting information for a point you are making.

4. Please do not focus on the detailed financial data (balance sheets, etc.) presented in the case. Do not do any in depth financial analyses.

5. Answer the questions in a Word doc. The case analysis must be turned in as a Word doc attachment in the Acer Dropbox link in Blackboard.

6. Please number the question you are answering.

7. The case analysis should be approximately 300-400 words (total) excluding the title page and questions.

8. Please include your name, Panther ID, and the case title on the title page of your paper.

9. The paper must be in a regular-sized font (e.g. Times New Roman, 12-point).

1. What are your thoughts on food/ aversions/patterns of eating?
2. Look at the menu on page 261 is this realistic for young children?
3. Why/ why not?
4. what would you change?
5. How would you deal with a “picky” eater? Give examples

Course Description: Human Growth and Development (EPY2533) introduces the student to the study of
the growth and development of humans from conception until death. Students will learn about physical,
intellectual, personality, and social development throughout the lifespan. Students will be expected to read
and understand the text and demonstrate proficient knowledge of the Educational Psychologist’ concepts,
processes, and theories to which they are introduced during the span of the course. The usefulness, in
Everyday life, of these Educational Psychologists’ processes and theories will be an integral part of the
course.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to recognize and apply key concepts and terms related to the study of Human Growth
and Development.
Students will demonstrate the ability to think logically through understanding the patterns of genetic
transmission and the effects of physical changes on human development.
Students will demonstrate scientific reasoning through the understanding of the research process and
methods used to student human growth and development.
Students will demonstrate the ability to write information in a comprehensible manner. Students will
demonstrate information of literacy abilities by researching human development concepts.
Students will demonstrate the ability to clarify values.
Students will be able to identify the key components of human cultures and systems.
Course Formats: The content of the course will include text materials, a supplemental site, audio-visual,
and written assignments. Each student is responsible for reading all material in the text, as tests will be
based upon the text. All students are responsible for reading and comprehending the chapters listed below
on the tentative schedule. Demonstration of reading competency will be necessary to complete the course.
Students are responsible for taking their own notes from the textbook. The web site for the supplemental
site is https://meridiancc.instructure.com. Your username is your eagle net username and your password is
your eagle net password.
Required Coursework
Research Paper: You will have to complete a four page paper on one of these topics. The paper will
include a title page, two pages for the body, and a reference page. You need at least two sources.
WIKIPEDIA IS NOT A SOURCE. They both can be internet. You can use books, journals, internet,
newspapers, and magazines for your sources. The paper should be typed in size 12 font, Times New
Roman, and double spaced. I will be checking grammar, spelling, and writing style. Your name should be
typed in the upper left hand comer of each page. Late papers will not be accepted. This paper is worth 100
points or 20% of your grade. You will submit your~aper as an attachment thru Canvas. You will find the
assignment link to submit it under the Module tab:fI’opics to choose from are: Bipolar Disorder, Post­
Partum Depression/Psychosis, Down Syndrome, How Drugs in Pregnancy Affect the Fetus, Teenage
Suicide, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Effects of Bullying, Antisocial Personality, Poverty and how it
affects development, Homelessness, and Alzheimer’s Disease. The papers is 100 points and is worth 20%
of your grade. Due date for this paper is March 10,2018.
MindTap Quizzes: There will be weekly chapter quizzes. There will be several quizzes a week to be
completed. These quizzes are not proctored and are taken at home on your computer. These quizzes are not
timed. This will count as J0% of your grade . These quizzes are located under the Module tab for each
chapter. If you are knocked off a quiz you should be able to get right back into the quiz. The quizzes for
Mindtap that you are required to do are called Practice Quizes. I will have the link for you under the
Powerpoint for each chapter. If you have never used a book by Cengage, you will have to set up a new
account. To set this up, you will just click on the link for the Chapter 1 Practice Test. If you have already
set up an account with Cengage, you will not have to reset up your account.
EVALUATION OF STUDENT LEARNING : There will be five unit exams, quizzes, paper, and a fmal
exam. Students are expected to take each exam. No make up exams will be given. Each unit exam is
timed.

Spirituality and stress relief: Make the connection http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044464?pg=1
Connected but Alone? TED Talk with Sherry Turkle https://www.ted.com/talks/sherry_turkle_alone_together/transcript
First mentally draw a 5 – 10 mile circle around you and think deeply about the people and community of which you are a part. Who are they? What are their common experiences? What is stressful and why about these common experiences?
Click on the links above to read the journal article on spiritual needs and then watch and listen to the video interview – with your community in mind.

1. Now, with your particular community still in mind, can you identify any stressors related to technology, disconnection, and spirituality in your community? Describe how the information presented in the article and interview can AND cannot be applied to your community, and why.
2. How might you apply what you have learned about stress in this module ( two articles above) to serve as a health resource for people in your community?

For this week’s section of your Investment Analysis and Recommendation Paper, find an estimate of beta for your company. You might consider

examining/using an industry average beta, especially if the reported beta you find seems unrealistic or inappropriate. Note: You should probably

check your beta across a few different sources, because sometimes they vary. Find the current interest rate (yield) for 3-month Treasury bills.

Determine an appropriate market risk premium. Be sure to consider the size of your firm when estimating an appropriate premium.

After making your calculations:
• Using all this information, what is the expected return for your company using CAPM?

• In Week 3, you estimated a required rate of return using the dividend discount model. How does your CAPM number compare?
Write up a 1-page summary of your findings, including any calculations you might have made.