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Technology and Social Change

 

Select one of the following options to deliver your assignment:

Option 1

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word essay.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course level APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

 

Option 2

Prepare a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation.

Include photos, illustrations, graphs, diagrams, animations, videos, or audio clips. Document the source of each media item you include.

Include the following in your paper or presentation:

• Provide an introduction that defines both technology and social change, and discusses how they are related.
• Discuss the impact of the personal computer, cellular phones, and the Internet on society.
• Using the three major sociological perspectives, describe the equilibrium model, the digital divide, and cultural lag in relation to these technologies and social change.
• Include how technology has influenced social epidemiology, health and the environment.
• Explore a recent or emerging form of technology and discuss its potential benefits or consequences for society.
• Provide a conclusion that summarizes key points.

Cite at least three academic, peer-reviewed sources and two popular magazines.

Format your references according to appropriate course level APA guidelines. Include citations in the speaker notes or in a separate reference list.

 

THIS IS THE BOOK WE ARE USING IN CLASS—-Reference:

 

Griffiths, et. al. (2015). Introduction to sociology (2nd ed.). OpenStax College

By the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United

States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the

United States faces as a result of its status as “policemen of the world.” Using the Internet and reputable news sources, research two (2)

real-life international incidents from the past five (5) years in which:

The U.S. used military action abroad.
Controversy existed within the American public regarding U.S. involvement.
Controversy existed within the country or countries affected by U.S. involvement.
Part 1

Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
State your thesis on the significance of the current role of the US military, as exemplified in the two (2) real-life international

incidents that you have researched. Justify your response.
For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your

first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support

of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult

the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/

Part 2

For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as

the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website

can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/

Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
Describe the two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years you investigated that can be traced back

to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.
List three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that have led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.
List three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
List three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined

previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.)
Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as

academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA

format. Check for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover

page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil War have shaped America’s

history.
Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the

United States.
Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.
Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

PCN-540 Topic 5: Short Answer Questions

Directions: Provide short answers of 100-150 words each for the following questions/statements. Do not exceed 200 words for your response. Use the textbook, and any other scholarly resources to support your responses. Include at least two to three peer-reviewed journal articles beyond the textbook and course readings.

1. What are the features of quasi-experimental variables and designs? Under what conditions would this type of approach be appropriate? Provide at least one example in your response.

2. What is the primary role and function of action research as applied to counseling psychology?

References

How would a better understanding of the Sun help us understand the threat created by greenhouse gas

emissions? How could these observations be carried out? Is a visible light telescope on Earth or in

space enough to determine how the atmosphere and the Sun interact?

2. How are sunspot numbers determined and linked to short-term climate change? Is there evidence that

sunspots are related to other phenomena, such as stock market cycles or clothing styles? Explain.

3. What forms of nonrenewable and renewable energy are solar energy? How much of the Earth’s energy

needs could be replaced by renewable forms of solar energy?

4. Could life exist in a molecular cloud? How can astronomers peer into molecular clouds to see what is

going on inside when visible light will not penetrate these regions of space? Explain.

5. Provide an example of popular culture’s use of the term

 

black hole. Why do you think black holes have

captured the public imagination

Homework Set #5: Chapter 12

Due Week 10 and worth 100 points

Directions: Answer the following questions on a separate document. Explain how you reached the answer or show your work if a mathematical calculation is needed, or both. Submit your assignment using the assignment link above.

In your own words, complete the Mini-Case on Page 562 of your textbook.

Suppose you decide (as did Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg) to start a company. Your product is a software platform that integrates a wide range of media devices, including laptop computers, desktop computers, digital video recorders, and cell phones. Your initial market is the student body at your university. Once you have established your company and set up procedures for operating it, you plan to expand to other colleges in the area and eventually to go nationwide. At some point, hopefully sooner rather than later, you plan to go public with an IPO and then to buy a yacht and take off for the South Pacific to indulge in your passion for underwater photography. With these issues in mind, you need to answer for yourself, and potential investors, the following questions.

1. What is an agency relationship? When you first begin operations, assuming you are the only employee and only your money is invested in the business, would any agency conflicts exist? Explain your answer
2. If you expanded and hired additional people to help you, might that give rise to agency problems?
3. Suppose you need additional capital to expand and you sell some stock to outside investors. If you maintain enough stock to control the company, what type of agency conflict might occur?
4. Suppose your company raises funds from outside lenders. What type of agency costs might occur? How might lenders mitigate the agency costs?
5. Suppose your company is very successful and you cash out most of your stock and turn the company over to an elected board of directors. Neither you nor any other stockholders own a controlling interest (this is the situation at most public companies). List six potential managerial behaviors that can harm a firm’s value.
6. What is corporate governance? List five corporate governance provisions that are internal to a firm and are under its control.
7. What characteristics of the board of directors usually lead to effective corporate governance?
8. List three provisions in the corporate charter that affect takeovers.
9. Briefly describe the use of stock options in a compensation plan. What are some potential problems with stock options as a form of compensation?
10. What is block ownership? How does it affect corporate governance?
11. Briefly explain how regulatory agencies and legal systems affect corporate governance

Data Communications
Complete the thinking outside the box assignment number 4 on page 240 of your textbook by contacting at least two separate solutions for the assignment scenario.
Write at least a two page paper in current APA format that provides your solution and includes network diagrams, descriptions and capabilities of network hardware, the topology being used, and any future upgrade possibilities.

 

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ESSAY

The Individual Essay is worth 30 marks and has a maximum word limit of 2000 words.
Students are expected to use at least8 scholarly references.
Scholarly references generally include refereed journal articles and academic books/chapters.
The objective is to produce a piece of individually written work that is organised in a logical and coherent manner, addresses the essay question in a

focused and concise way and uses scholarly reference to support and substantiate your argument.
The 2,000 word limit for this essay includes tables, diagrams and appendices.

 

There are opposing views within the strategic HRM literature regarding the relationship between HR practices and sustainable competitive advantage of a

firm. Some argue that certain HR practice(s) themselves create sustained competitive advantage while others argue that what is more important is the

match between HR practices and other organizational/environmental factors. Review and describe the two positions briefly and then articulate which

argument you feel is more valid than the other.

 

Books Required Introduction to Sociology 9th Edition Author: Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum, & Deborah Carr ISBN: 978-0393922233 Publisher: W. W. Norton (2014)

Assigned Reading: Ch. 4, & 5 You will accomplish this by writing a 3-5 pages APA formatted paper Homework: Answer the following questions.

1. What is social reproduction? What are some specific ways the four main agents of socialization contribute to social reproduction?

2. Describe how the life course stage of childhood has changed since medieval times.

3. Analyze challenges and assumptions about midlife, gender roles, and child-care. 4. Is face- to face interaction, or copresence, an important aspect of human action? Why or why not?

 

1. Should geographic regions play a role within an employee’s compensation? Why?

2. What type of data is needed to determine an employee’s compensation? Explain your answer.

3. One additional concern in these areas might be the minimum wage. In higher cost areas, employees frequently make the point that minimum wage is not high enough to deal with local area costs.

4. A compensation benefit package generally includes combination of various benefits that employer plans to provide the employees. The compensation package may include normal wages, various types of insurance, Retirement plans, Paid leaves, Work schedules, Health promotional activities and other perks that can easily increase the motivation of the employees towards the work activities. If an organization has to retain high performance employees then it is mandatory to provide strong compensation package and to promote the values of the organization. To provide all these it is necessary to ensure that the organization taken right steps during different occasions and make the feel about the benefits package. It is quite obvious that the benefit package must add all necessary requirements so that each employ can be satisfied and make consistent effort within the organization. However while providing the compensation package it is essential to look at the competition factor and make one remarkable decision.

 

Literary Analysis

Write an 8 page literary analysis essay (Not including the Works Cited page) on what challenges Novella Carpenter encounters in her book Farm City, how she deals with the challenges, what qualities she demonstrates in the process of establishing her “farm” and how she tries to educate people on city farming. You need to refer to the book Farm City, and use direct quotes from the book with correct citing and page numbers. This essay should be a FULL 8 pages.