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We require you to select a research topic that has diversity and ethics “hooks” because we want to efficiently assess your competency in global understanding and ethics within the context of a single research project. You’ve seen Joe Student choose Water Pollution as his global issue, then through his literature review identify access to clean water as a struggle that especially affects disenfranchised people and is not always addressed equitably by the agencies controlling that access. Confronted with the requirement to add an ethical perspective, he decides to look at how the agencies communicate critical information to those affected and what ethical principles they use to set water policy. You don’t hear from Joe again until he’s putting together his final paper, but here’s a hint: he finds that the way these agencies select their policies and practices usually benefits themselves and the people who can afford to pay for superior access to clean water, leaving vulnerable people still insecure about their own access.
Instructions:
Your literature review has helped you to refine your contemporary global issue problem statement and learn where the themes and disagreements lie. Now, you will zero in on some aspect of that issue that affects vulnerable and disenfranchised groups differently from the way it affects dominant cultural groups. Continuing to add sources as necessary, you will analyze and synthesize the findings from the scholarly literature, asking how these groups have historically been, and currently are, impacted by the policies, decisions, and actions of others; what ethical principles have driven these policies, decisions, and actions; and what strategies and solutions the different parties have come up with. You will examine the issue from multiple perspectives, including your own cultural background and experiences and those of impacted individuals and groups.
You will use the lens of at least two ethical theories to evaluate the potential equity of the different strategies and solutions. You will recommend areas for further study that might result in more equitable treatment of those vulnerable and disenfranchised groups. Your recommendation must be supported by well-reasoned evidence from scholarly research. Remember: you are not to propose solutions at this point, just lay out the possibilities!
The final Diversity/Ethics scaffold paper will be 2,000-2,500 words, excluding title page and references.
There are many ways to write up your research findings at this stage. Below is a list of aspects of the research that you must include in some way:
*Identify the groups of people around the world who may be adversely affected by the issue, and also the dominant groups who are not
*Situate your own cultural perspective relative to the issue and these groups
*Use Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory in some way as you analyze the diverse cultural perspectives
*Address issues such as ingroup favoritism, intergroup bias, etc. (see the list of topics in The Global Workplace, Part 1 in Module 3)
*Describe the ethical issues involved in addressing the problem, being sure to draw on at least two ethical theories (see the list of topics in The Global Workplace, Part 2 in Module 4)
*Analyze the decision making process and action plans that have been tried
*Examine evidence for social responsibility in these processes and plans
*Identify the policies and practices presented in the research findings that might lead to equitable solutions (and which seem unlikely to do so).
*Then, take a step back! Don’t pick a solution yet. Let this portion of your paper season, and wait for feedback from your instructor and your peers. You will be expected to present your proposed solution in detail in the last segment of your final paper.
Sound complicated? Remember, you’re building on the solid foundation you developed in the Literature Review, and applying knowledge of diversity issues and ethical theories to your problem. If you’re having difficulty understanding what we mean by ‘ethical underpinnings” you will find it helpful to review the Ethics Resources section of the Assignment Support Resources document.

Review the following case study and complete the questions that follow. For this assignment, write your responses to each question as one

narrative rather than separating your responses by question number. Include an introduction and a conclusion. Submit your answers using APA

format, well-written sentences, and detailed explanations. Your analysis must be scientifically sound, necesary, and sufficient.
Case Study

M.K. is a 45-year-old female, measuring 5’5” and weighs 225 lbs. M.K. has a history of smoking about 22 years along with a poor diet. She has a

history of Type II diabetes mellitus along with primary hypertension. M.K. has recently been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. Her current

symptoms include chronic cough, more severe in the mornings with sputum, light-headedness, distended neck veins, excessive peripheral edema, and

increase urination at night. Her current medications include Lotensin and Lasix for the hypertension along with Glucophage for the Type II

diabetes mellitus.
The following are lab findings that are pertinent to this case:

Vitals

BP =158/98 mm Hg

CBC
Hematocrit=57%

Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)=7.3 %

Arterial Blood Gas Assessment
PaCO₂ = 52 mm Hg
PaO₂=48 mm Hg

Lipid Panel
Cholesterol=242 mg/dL
HDL=32 mg/dL
LDL=173 mg/dL
Triglycerides=184.mg/dL

1) What clinical findings correlate with M.K.’s chronic bronchitis? What type of treatment and recommendations would be appropriate for M.K.’s

chronic bronchitis?
2) Which type of heart failure would you suspect with M.K.? Explain the pathogenesis of how this type of heart failure develops.
3) According to the B.P. value, what stage of hypertension is M. K. experiencing? Explain the rationale for her current medications for her

hypertension. Also, discuss the impact of this disease in the U.S. population.
4) According to the lipid panel, what other condition is M.K. at risk for? According to this case study, what other medications should be given

and why? What additional findings correlate for both hypertension and Type II diabetes mellitus?
5) Interpret the lab value for HbA1c and explain the rationale for this value in relation to normal/abnormal body function?

 

For this assessment, complete the following:

Research federal and state court cases. Select any business-related case that has been decided by a state court, a federal court, or the United States

Supreme Court. Write an analysis that addresses the following:

Articulate the importance, context, purpose, and relevance of law in a business environment:
Identify the parties who are before the court.
Provide a brief background on the problem. Summarize the facts in no more than 2–3 paragraphs.
Identify the specific disagreement between the parties.
Explain the ruling of the court in no more than 1–2 paragraphs.
Evaluate key judicial concepts that influence the decisions related to business:
Was there a dissenting opinion? If so, explain why some of the judges or justices disagreed with the majority in the decision.
Do you agree with the court’s decision? Why or why not?

When writing the paper, the following criteria should be answered/completed:
-Summarizes the importance, context, purpose, and relevance of law in a business environment and presents the facts of the case to illustrate the

context, purpose, and relevance.
-Evaluates key judicial concepts that influence the decisions related to business, provides examples, and cites dissenting arguments and reasons for

dissent.
-Exhibits information literacy skills as applied to business law, and supports statements with legal research from credible legal research databases

and online resources.

 

The CPU picked to support 5 and provide a very specific capability. iPhone. Samsung, Windows. and LG phones all advertise
features. These features are provided via the CPU, memory, storage. network. and display. Write a one
page review of one phone. Discuss the advertised capabilities and hardware of the phone. FYI
Remember the Software Development Lifecycle: Analysis – Design – Develop – Test – DeployYou are
doing an ”As-IS” review of the Requirements and Design

Assignment details Individual Essay Guidelines
Purpose
Each week you are required, as a group, to carry out research that is related to the product and the
company of your choice (group assignment: marketing plan). The purpose of this is to help you
begin your project, to gauge your progress and to provide feedback, so you are working towards the
right direction.
Resulting from this group research is an individual essay, which is based on a topic chosen by you
from your research.
The purpose of this essay is to determine whether you have understood the topic chosen and if you
are able to apply the theory related to it to your particular product and company.
Essay
Each essay should include at least some of the following points (but not limited to them):
1. Background of the company.
2. What issue (for example, globalisation vs. localisation, the 4Ps, perhaps in particular you can
discuss in depth about the product, pricing, promotion or distribution strategy, branding,
etc.) you will be discussing in your essay. Specify why this topic deserves discussion.
3. The theories relating to the issue.
4. The current situation at the company .
5. If your topic is not about segmentation, targeting and positioning, you need to mention who
your targets are for your particular product and how you intend to position it – there is no
need to analyse it. Just a brief overview and justification is enough.
6. Discuss the current practice of the company. How does this match with your own
understanding of the theories relating to your chosen topic?
7. Conclusion and recommendations (for further research for example).
Requirements
AMSIB reporting guidelines apply. Font size 12, 1.5 spacing. APA referencing, without the use of
footnote (except for further explanation), is expected. A list of bibliography is required at the end of
the essay.
Word count: between 800‐1000 words. Any more or fewer will result in a deduction of your final
marks. Word count should be clearly indicated and should exclude the bibliography (i.e. only the
main body of the essay counts).
All essays are subject to plagiarism check, which, if found, may be an offence, but most certainly an
ethical offence. This will be reported to the examination board and could result in disciplinary action
from the Amsterdam School of International Business (AMSIB).
Deadline: Lecture week 6 (see lecture schedule). Upload as MSWord document (NO .pdf files) on
MSM MyAUAS site and hand‐in a printed version. Work that is submitted after this time will
result in a deduction of your final marks.Marketing and Sales Management (Fast Track year 1)
Grading Criteria
– The essay will be graded on insight, understanding, viewpoint, commentary, reflection, correct
citations and writing style.
– See corresponding assessment model in the module guide.

 

1. Considering each of the factors that impacted women at this time, was this beneficial period for women’s? The answer should include some reference to

reform, the Market Revolution (industrial technologies) and expansion. The response must be at least 200 words in length.

2. Describe the political impact and innovation in the following events: the American System, the Corrupt Bargain, and the Era of Good Feelings. Discuss

which you feel had the greatest impact on Jackson’s administration and/ or early 19th-century America. The response must be at least 200 words in length.

 

General overview/expectation: The general expectation is that the report plan should convey in detail, your intended analysis (particularly for

section 3). It is suggested you outline the contents of each section with a few sentences (more for section 3), explaining what you have decided

to analyse, why, and how this will be conducted; clearly explain your rationale. Again, this is mainly applicable to section 3.(I have wrote the

plan, but my tutor not satisfy my plan,and give me some feedback, please according the feedback to write the 2500 word’s essay. The plan and

feedback in the other file which I upload in additional file)
Sections 1,2,5 and 6 will require more general notes. Section 4, to some extent will be difficult to plan as it requires results to be

determined from section 3.Example plans and some related study notes are available on Blackboard.

Marking criteria: marks will be awarded on the basis of detail. Basic bullet points are unlikely to provide sufficient detail as to what you are

planning to write about in your report. The plan should also clearly convey the general thread of your argument and how this will be developed

through the paragraphs. A numerical score will be assigned, 50% being the pass mark.

Coursework Brief

The assignment will provide you with an opportunity to apply some of the skills and knowledge that have gained across the module thus far,

demonstrating your learning through a practical exercise.

Please read the case study ‘SK Food Enterprises Ltd.’ carefully, and answer the questions that follow in a 2,500 word report.

The case study can be found on Blackboard, the questions are reproduced below. To answer the questions you will need to apply Operations

Management tools and complete some calculations using a spreadsheet.

You should not present theoretical discussions of Operations Management; do not give an explanation of the ‘5 performance objectives’ for

example.
The assignment is looking for the application of Operations Management. You should use your Operations Management texts to help you with the

assignment however, the nature of the assignment means referencing will not be required.

The core of the assignment (sections 3 & 4) focusses on calculating capacities/assessing utilisation of a series of processes. It is not

sufficient to present only numerical data in your answers. You must clearly discuss each stage of your analysis, stating ‘what’ you need to find

out and ‘why’, and then present the supporting calculations. Marks will be awarded for clear indications that you have understood the logical

steps needed to calculate capacity for this particular operation.

For all of the questions, most of the information required can be found in the case study however, you will need to make some assumptions;

please state these clearly along with your supporting rationale.

Note: this is an individual assignment. You may obviously discuss aspects of the case study with your peers however, the work you produce for

the assignment must be entirely your own.
Any evidence of collusion with other students will be treated as Academic Misconduct and dealt with according to University procedures.

Questions

Section 1 – (5%)

Describe the inputs and outputs of the transformation process outlined in this case, supported by an appropriate diagram.

Section 2 – (10%)

Describe the five operations performance objectives for the macro-operation (Quality, speed, dependability etc.).

Section 3 – (50%)

Calculate and discuss the capacities for each micro-operation of the radicchio rig, and from this estimate the total capacity. Discuss to what

extent the overall capacity depends on the product mix. Discuss what problems are encountered when attempting these capacity calculations.
Your calculations should be completed in a spreadsheet and screenshots included in the main body of your report; additionally, your appendices

should include screenshots of the formula view of the spreadsheet.

(Note: students who submit data of a spurious nature will later be required to forward an electronic copy of their actual spreadsheet).
Question 3 requires details about what you intend to calculate/analyse and why (your rationale).

Section 4 – (20%)
the main affect on the balance is a change in the demand of the various products. Consider such implications with different scenarios of demand

increases.

Question 4 is similar but it relies to some extent on your discussion from Q3.

Section 5 – (5%)

Using your data to compare actual output to the capacity, what does this suggest about the operations management tasks involved in running all

six rigs?
here you are required to consider the general operations management tasks of running the operation as a whole (6 rigs plus all the workers).

What challenges will this pose?

Section 6 – (10%)

In a typical British summer, the weather can cycle frequently between cool, dull periods with spells of heavy rainfall, and periods of hot, dry

and sunny weather.
What capacity management problems could arise during such variations in the weather, and how can management best respond to such fluctuations?
general observations here about the influence of the weather but you may also include your weather related calculations in the answer for this

section.

Key Marking criteria will include (where appropriate):

• Initiative: originality, innovativeness of answer
• Assignment Structure: clarity of aims, objective, structure and presentation
• Quality of Writing: Readability and ability to convey key message(s) concisely
• Quality/Scope of Literature Review: Understanding of established knowledge
• Suitability of Literature: Use of suitable sources, focused to answer key research aims
• Literature Analysis: Quality/level of analytical skill demonstrated
• Insightfulness of Analysis: Interest and usefulness of findings, conclusions drawn.
• Understanding: Assignment demonstrates students have understood key topics
• Overall Quality of Assignment
Submission

The main assignment must be submitted by 3pm on Monday 25th April via Turnitin.

Please note:

• The maximum file size that can be uploaded is 20mb. If your file is larger than this it is usually because you have included a lot of

images – you should either remove some if possible, or else convert them to a more efficient format to bring the file size down (e.g. .png or

.gif).

• You should ensure your student number is in the title of the filename for the work you submit/upload.

 

Mandatory voting

In some countries around the world, voting is mandatory. For example, in Australia, all citizens age 18 and older are required to vote during the elections. Failure to do so can result in a fine and possible jail time. Due to this law, Australia boasts a voter turnout rate (during general/federal elections) of 94%, compared to the U.S. average of 51% – 57% (during presidential elections, it is even lower in non-presidential years). With this in mind, please write an academic research paper 4-6 pages (double-spaced) in length explaining your position on whether you believe the United States should make voting a mandatory law. Explain the pros and cons of such a law, and back up your position with at least 6 citations from outside sources, which can include the class textbook, or other credible academic sources (Wikipedia is not an acceptable source for any academic paper).

 

Analysis essay

Assignment 2
Write an essay in which you analyze and evaluate the development of a fiction story from the Part 1
readings. Poetry or nonfiction will not work for this assignment. The essay should contain an
introduction, body, and conclusion, be 1-2 pages in length, typed, double spaced, using Times New
Roman font, size 12. Please save as a Word document and submit as an attachment to be graded.
• Analysis is NOT summary. Focus on themes in the story. Analysis is the practice of looking
closely at small parts to see how they affect the whole. Literary analysis focuses on how plot,
character, setting, and many other techniques are used by the author to create meaning.
• Identify key choices the author made in writing the story. For example, consider where the story is
set, how the action is ordered, or how the characters are introduced and developed.
• Analyze the impact of the author’s choices, discussing how these decisions affect both the story’s
meaning and the reader’s experience.
• Organize your ideas so that each new idea builds on the one it follows to create a unified whole.
Read the story several times. Take notes on its themes, characters, setting, plot, and so on. Be
sure the notes include looking beyond the surface to the deeper meaning the author is trying to
relay. Include how the author’s message and the story’s themes then impact setting, characters,
plot, and so on. Analysis also looks at why the meaning is important.
Introduction (a full paragraph)
Engage your audience with a hook
Include a preview of the main points
Place the thesis statement as your last sentence
Body (each section in full paragraph form)
Balance the general with the specific. Every time you make a claim, follow it up with an example or
illustration, an explanation of the specific elements within that claim, or a concrete point of evidence
that supports that claim.
Conclusion (a full paragraph)
Summarize your main points
End memorably with a thought that will continue to echo
In the audience’s mind long after reading the essay.Grading Rubric
Category 4 3 2 1-0
Introduction The introduction contains a
solid thesis statement, a
hook, and a preview of the
main points.
The introduction is
sufficient with a thesis
statement, a hook,
and a preview of the
main points, but may
need additional
development,
specificity, and/or
avoidance of
announcements.
The introduction is present
but may be missing a
thesis statement, a hook,
a preview of the main
points, or is less than a
paragraph in length.
There is a sense
of an opening,
but elements are
missing or
underdeveloped.
Body Each body paragraph is fully
developed with examples
and details. Organization is
logical and transitioning is
smooth.
Each body paragraph
is fully developed with
examples and
details. Organization
is logical, but smooth
transitioning is
needed.
There are areas that need
further development
through details, examples,
or explanation.
Much more
explanation is
needed and/or
body sections
are not fully
formed.
Conclusion The conclusion restates the
thesis, summarizes the main
points, and ends memorably.
The conclusion
restates the thesis,
summarizes the main
points, but the ending
lacks strength.
The ending is present and
a full paragraph but
neglects to fully tie up the
main ideas.
The ending is
less than a full
paragraph and
neglects to fully
tie up the main
ideas.
Voice & Style Fully engages the reader,
uses colorful language,
strong tone, voice, point of
view.
Engages the reader,
uses colorful
language, appropriate
tone, voice, point of
view.
Somewhat engages the
reader, sometimes uses
colorful language,
inconsistent tone, voice,
point of view.
Rarely engages
the reader,
rarely uses
colorful
language, weak
tone, voice,
point of view.
Grammar,
Spelling,
Punctuation, and
Academic
Integrity
The contains 0-2 errors.
If any sources are used, they
are credible, and cited and
referenced in proper format.
The essay contains
3-4 errors.
If any sources are
used, they are
credible, and cited
and referenced in
proper format.
The essay contains 5-6
errors.
Any sources used are
credible, and cited and
referenced, but format is
incorrect.
The essay
contains more
than 6 errors.
Any sources
used are not
cited and
referenced, or
are not credible.