Degree Planning

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DUE IN 10 HRS!!!!!!

-MY DEGREE PROGRAM IS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS AT GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY

“Degree Planning”

This week, we introduced the idea of general education – the core courses you will take before you jump into your program of study. In this assignment, you will explore the Grantham University catalog to determine which general education courses you will be taking, along with the elective courses that round out your education.

You will definitely need to read the online catalog in order to complete this assignment. 

Review Section 7 in the catalog for the General Education program description, categories, and list of courses. Make sure you understand why we require students to complete the General Education slate of courses.

Then look for your degree program in Section 8 of the catalog. You will see each program listed by college (School of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Nursing and Allied Health). After reading the description of the program and the student learning outcomes, you will see the tables that list the General Education courses, the Program Core, and the electives.

Once you have read these sections in the catalog, you are ready to start this assignment. Your job is to write a response to each of the following four prompts:

Prompt 1: General Education Requirements

A. To start this assignment, write a paragraph explaining the reason why we require students to complete the General Education courses (you may need to refer to section 7 of the catalog for this rationale). 

B. Then using this template list and then describe the courses you will take to complete the General Education requirement for your program. In some programs, you have choices – in other programs, you do not have choices (they tell you which courses to take). 

Prompt 2: Program Core Requirements

A. In a paragraph state your degree program and explain why you chose your program of study. In your answer explain how will this program of study will help you in your career advancement?

B. Next, in the same template as Prompt 1, list and describe the courses you are required to complete for the program. Be sure to point out which courses are pre-requisites for more advanced courses. This is important because you must enroll in these courses in sequence – you have to pass the pre-requisite before you can attempt the higher course.

Prompt 3: Electives

Each program has a different number of electives that you can select to complete your degree. Take note of special requirements, such as the fact that some electives have to be chosen from the program (versus those that can be chosen from any course listed in the catalog). Also note whether the elective must be a course numbered 300 or above.

A. In the same template as Prompts 1 and 2, include the courses you choose as electives

B. For each elective include a statement explaining why you are interested in the course in the table

Prompt 4: Sequencing of Courses, Credit Hours and Graduation Requirements

This is the truly important part of this assignment. Some courses have pre-requisites, which means you have to take a designated lower-level course before you can take the advanced course.  

A. In your template, make sure to designate all classes that have pre-requisites in your template.

Assignment 2: Required Assignment 1—Strategic Alliances and Human Resource Management

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Assignment 2: Required Assignment 1—Strategic Alliances and Human Resource Management

Assignment 2: Required Assignment 1—Strategic Alliances and Human Resource Management

Background

LGE is one of the leading global companies in the industry. It is composed of five divisions: air conditioning, business solutions, home appliances, home entertainment, and mobile communication. LGE has 114 subsidiaries worldwide and employs around 82,000 people. LGE is a South Korean company and as such has some unique characteristics derived from the South Korean culture and economic structure.

Directions

In this assignment, you will read several peer-reviewed articles.

  • First, read three peer-reviewed articles related to the South Korean economy, chaebols, and culture.
  • Then, search for at least one peer-reviewed article related to the strategic alliances.
  • Next, read at least one article on human resource strategies for Multinational Corporations (MNCs).
  • In addition, read a few articles related to the local and global operations of LGE.

Then, respond to the following:

  1. Explain the organization and purpose of chaebols.
  2. Identify the positive and negative characteristics of chaebols for both local and global economy. Also, explain the role they play in the South Korean economy.
  3. Identify the characteristics of LGE’s human resources strategy.
  4. Identify how this HR strategy is helping the company to deal with the diversity.
  5. LGE has established a number of strategic alliances with partners from all over the world. Select one of these alliances and analyze and evaluate its outcome.

 

Write a six-to-eight-page paper in Word format. Utilize at least five to six scholarly sources in your research. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

General Cap Discussion

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Please answer EACH question in 75 words A PIECE. Use references, if needed.

1. Explain how you feel the following saying relates to service learning, civic engagement and becoming community: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” — The Golden Rule

2. Which one of Bennett’s Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity six stages do you find yourself in? Why do you think that is? What could you do to climb to the next level? Remember, you are learning and growing, so there is no right or wrong answer, so long as we are being honest with ourselves and others.

  1. What are three      strengths/skills you would have to offer in a service-learning      activity? Describe how each would benefit the community. What are      three areas you would improve before performing service-learning in the      community? Describe steps you would take to improve. 
  2. Describe a time when you      have given or received advice. Was it helpful? Was it not so good      advice? Why? Describe two or more traits you would like to see in a      mentor. Why are these traits important to you?
  3. Beyond making a profit,      what responsibilities do businesses have toward a society in general? How would you justify      Starbucks decision to not save money in the case of the polystyrene cups? In      your opinion, what percentage of an organization’s efforts (time, money,      manpower, etc.) should be used toward developing socially responsible      policies and practices? Explain.
  4. If money were no issue,      what is something you would do for another person or group of persons to      “pay it forward” (besides buying them a cup of coffee in the drive through      line)? Why would you like to do it? What do you hope would be the outcome      of this act? After considering this, do you feel that it would “make a      difference”? Why?
  5. What new ideas did you      discover about the idea of community? What change do you want to see in      the world?      What personal skills and interests do you have that can be used to make      change happen in your community?

Discussion 4 and responses

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Discussion 4 Question – During the 1860s and 70s what were women’s options for influence or political voice and, according to the literature, what were they asking for specifically? Give examples and cite details and quotes from the readings.

peer 1:

Women in the 1860s and 70s did not have much wiggle room when it came to the political aspect of life. Yes they were free from bondage but very much still enslaved without the freedom of having choices of representation or to vote. In Child’s writing she states how voting was limited to those that could read and write, advancing her argument that some people did not know how to read or write based of the education they had been deprived of. She state and I agree that if everyone was not required to hold a higher degree of education to vote then it should not be a standard at all. She mentions that, “the theory of the government is for the people to govern” (Trodd, Zoe, 2008). Which she as I do myself, find this cliché being that women were not allowed this right and they are a part of the people population. “The literature of all nations abounds with jibes, and jeers, and degrading comparisons concerning women” (Trodd, Zoe, 2008). To most people this went unnoticed but for women it was considered an offense. Child argued that giving women rights to vote would instill independence, teach responsibility, give them opportunity to gain autonomy in researching which would contribute to them becoming more educated, and they would become great companions within the household. “But admitting that, when a woman marries, she becomes dead at law; she chooses and elector to vote for her” (Trodd, Zoe, 2008). If not chosen as husband one was provided by nature such as a pastor. This alienated the woman to have her own ideas and express own feelings with voting hence hindering independence more. 

The National Woman Suffrage Association put together a movement to protest the rights of women and impeach current articles that were established that excluded women. They submitted articles of impeachment for Bills of Attainder, the writ of habeas corpus, the right of trial by jury by one’s peers, taxation without representation, unequal codes for men and women, the advanced legislation for women, representation for women, universal manhood suffrage, and the judiciary of the nation. “…we declare our faith in the principles of self-government; our full equality with man in natural rights” (Trodd, Zoe, 2008).

Trodd, Zoe. American Protest Literature. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2008.

Peer 2 :

   The 1860s and 70s, women’s “freedom” and rights were abysmal. Although the women’s rights activists had joined causes with abolitionists, and leaders were active in both movements, the passing of the 14th amendment had failed to protect women as well. In Section 2 of said amendment, it includes “male inhabitants” and “male citizens” in its wording in regards to voters thus leaving women in slavery-like existence. Much of the literature of the time pushing had more a conservative tone to it. Instead a demanding for anything, it suggests that women’s right to vote would be beneficial for everyone!  Lydia Marie Child argued that by women exhibiting their voting rights, “the education they would gradually acquire by taking a part in public affairs would make them…more interesting as household companions” (Child 143). At the time, appearing as non-threatning as possible to traditional roles would be the appeal to satisfy the folks of that era. Women were coaxed by explaining how being involved in public affairs would essentially maximize her ability to complete her household duties. And men were enticed by reassuring them that women “do not wish to do the work of men nor to take over men’s affairs” (Addams 179). Seeing the fact that everyone with power was male, it would seem in the women’s best interest to approach this subject with outmost delicacy.
        The Declaration and Protest of the Women of the United States by the National Woman Suffrage Association definitely had a sharper bite. Written in 1876, this text argued for women’s rights from a logical standpoint. It follows a similar rhetoric of the Declaration of Independence and it cites multiple laws and rights that have been violated from a women’s standpoint.

Works Cited

Adams, Jane. “From Why Women Should Vote.” American Protest Literature. By Zoe Trodd. Cambridge, MA: Belknap of Harvard UP, 2008. 175-80.

Child, Lydia Maria. “From Women and Suffrage. American Protest Literature. By Zoe Trodd. Cambridge, MA: Belknap of Harvard UP, 2008. 139-143.

U. S. Constitution. Art./Amend. XIV, Sec. 2

Professional email

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Due Week 2 and worth 100 points

Choose one of the professional scenarios provided in Blackboard under the Student Center tab, or click here to view them in a new window.

Write a Professional Email Message (in the form of Figure 5.1 on page 76 of BCOM7) from the perspective of a character in the scenario.  The email should discuss the communication issue provided in the scenario and should be addressed to another character from the scenario.

The message should take the form of an email; however, you will submit your assignment to the online course shell.

The professional email message must adhere to the following requirements:

1. Content:

  1. Address the communication issue from the scenario.
  2. Request a face-to-face meeting to discuss the issue (at a specific time).
  3. Concentrate on the facts of the situation and avoid using overly emotional language.
  4. Assume your recipient is learning about the situation for the first time through your communication.

2. Format:

  1. Use a descriptive subject line or heading.
  2. Include an appropriate and professional greeting / salutation.
  3. Use email form including: To:, From:, Subject:, and Signature.

3. Clarity / Mechanics:

  1. Focus on clarity, writing mechanics, and professional language/style requirements.
  2. Run spell/grammar check before submitting.

4. Your assignment must:

  1. Be typed, single-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Your professor may provide additional instructions.

5. Submitting your assignment:

  1. Submit your assignment through the online course shell only.

6. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  1. Plan, create, and evaluate professional documents.
  2. Deliver professional information to various audiences using appropriate tone, style, and format.
  3. Analyze professional communication examples to assist in revision

Definition Argument Essay

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Definition Argument Essay Assignment

Goal
 

Write a 1,500-1,750-word essay using five to seven academic resources in which you argue that a contested “case” involving the sale, trade, or donation of human organs fits (or does not fit) within a given category. A case may include a specific news article, story, or incident illustrating a dilemma or controversy relating to the exchange of human organs. The case does not need to be a court case. 

Directions

Follow these steps when composing your essay: 

1. Start by selecting a controversial case found in the media involving the sale, trade, or donation of human organs. For example, an appropriate case might include a story in the news about an organ broker, and the term to define might be “criminal.” 

2. Decide what category you think your case belongs in, with the understanding that others may disagree with you about the definition of your category, and/or whether your chosen case matches your category. 

3. In the opening of your essay, introduce the case you will examine and pose your definition question. Do not simply summarize here. Instead, introduce the issue and offer context.

4. To support your argument, define the boundaries of your category (criteria) by using a commonly used definition or by developing your own extended definition. Defining your boundaries simply means naming the criteria by which you will discuss your chosen case involving the sale, trade, or donation of human organs. If you determine, for example, that an organ broker is a criminal, what criteria constitute this? A criminal may intentionally harm others, which could be one of your criteria.

5. In the second part of your argument (the match), show how your case meets (or does not meet) your definition criteria. Perhaps by comparing or sizing up your controversial case to other cases can help you to develop your argument. 

This essay is NOT simply a persuasive essay on the sale, trade, or donation of human organs. It is an argumentative essay where the writer explains what a term means and uses a specific case to explore the meaning of that term in depth.

First Draft Grading

· You will receive completion points for the first draft based upon the successful submission of a complete draft. 

· Because your first draft is a completion grade, do not assume that this grade reflects or predicts the final grade. If you do not consider your instructor’s comments, you may be deducted points on your final draft. 

Sources

· Include in-text citations and a references page in GCU Style for FIVE to SEVEN scholarly sources outside of class texts.

· These sources should be used to support any claims you make and should be present in the text of the essay. 

· Use the GCU Library to help you find sources.

· Include this research in the paper in a scholarly manner.

Format

APA

Turnitin

· Must pass with less than 5%

 Thesis Statements

Will need to be written at the bottom at the paper also.

Comment

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Part 2:  Comment to Peer’s Blog Post — “Editing Proposal” (target 250 words) — DUE BY 11:59 PM (SD TIME) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9th(Note, you are receiving a full week to complete your Comment)

Read through your peers’ posts and select one to comment upon (try to select a peer who hasn’t received a comment).  For your comment, you’ll propose your Editing Plan for your peer’s story: your approach to how you believe the film should be edited.  This is a written proposal. (target 250 words; no penalty for going over, but keep your work close to the target)

Consider carefully the three responsibilities of the editor.  You should specify in your Editing Plan:

  1. How the film will begin (e.g. “we fade in slowly…”) and end (e.g. “fast fade out)
  2. The specific transitions (e.g. dissolves, cuts)
  3. Include at least one Match Cut (these are explored in your reading and in the RocketJump Film School video “Cuts and Transitions 101” available in our Weekly Assignments for Editing).
  4. This is a story told in three scenes.  Focus your plan on the transitions between the major scenes (as presented by your peer).
  5. Briefly but clearly justify your choices.
  6. Value the intention and vision of your peer based on their presentation.

What if you post your comment at the same time as someone else? 

It can happen.  If it does, you can keep your posted comment and receive credit, as long as you make sure your comment is not using the same editing plan used by the other peer who posted their comment before yours.  If your comment uses the same editing plan as the other comment, then you’ll need to edit or repost with a different editing plan.  Post early and you’re less likely to run into this obstacle.

How to insert an image in your Blog Post:

  1. After you click “Create Blog Entry”, you’ll be in your entry frame “Blog Entry Information”.
  2. The tool bar above the text field may be a single row or triple row of tools… at the right end of the tools, you’ll see an arrow direction sign pointing up or down.  Click the arrow to make sure it’s pointing up, revealing the triple row of tools.
  3. On the third row of tools, you’ll see several tools on left for adding YouTube, file, “insert/edit image”, and media.  Select “insert/edit image” to add the image you’ve found.  Please give the image a description when prompted. After adding your text comment and posting “Post Entry”, your image should be uploaded and revealed within your blog entry.

BLOG GRADING:  75 points (50 points for initial Blog Post, 25 points for comment on Peer’s Blog Post)

Your points are based on:

  • Addressing the topic and subtopics
  • Posting both parts of the assignment (Blog Post and Comment on Peer’s Blog Post)
  • Inserting the three images so that we see them without having to click to open them
  • Proofreading

DUE DATE:

Your Blog Post “A Story in Three Scenes” is due by 11:59 pm (San Diego Time) on Sunday, December 2nd, and Comment “Editing Plan” are due by 11:59 pm (San Diego Time) by Sunday, December 9th (Note, you are receiving a full week to complete your Reflection/Comment. Read the guidelines carefully to receive full points)

Narrowing Topics

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 (Need in 6 hours)

our ultimate goal for this class is to write a researched argument paper (also known as an argumentative paper).  Each weekly assignment and discussion forum is designed to help you achieve this goal.  Your rough draft will be due in week 6, and the final draft will be due in week 8.

What is an argumentative paper?  This week, your readings included an excerpt from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). Here is their explanation of an argumentative paper:

“An argumentative paper makes a claim about a topic and justifies this claim with specific evidence. The claim could be an opinion, a policy proposal, an evaluation, a cause-and-effect statement, or an interpretation. The goal of the argumentative paper is to convince the audience that the claim is true based on the evidence provided.” (Tardiff & Brizzee, 2014)

Reference Citation

Tardiff, E. & Brizzee, A. (2014). Tips and examples for writing thesis statements. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/1/.

Through this assignment, you will sharpen your skills for writing your researched argument paper:

1.  Practice narrowing a topic so that sources can be found and a clear thesis can be developed

2.  Practice writing a thesis statement

Part A: Narrowing Topics

To write a short researched argument, a topic must be controversial and the main point of view (argument) must be clear. Listed below are three broad and controversial topics. Under each topic are four narrowing questions. Each of those questions moves the topic toward a more narrow focus.

Example 1: Violence in schools

1.  What causes violence in high schools?

2.  Is there a developing trend in frequency or type of school violence?

3.  How should violent school children be punished?

4.  What can be done to prevent school violence?

Example 2: Drug use

1.  Which drugs should be illegal?

2.  What kinds of drugs are the most dangerous?

3.  Is there a correlation between childhood exposure to drugs and use of drugs in adulthood?

4.  What kind of penalties should there be for the various kinds of illegal drug offenses?

Example 3: Immigration

1.  What are the effects of illegal immigration?

2.  What are the effects of legal immigration?

3.  How should immigration laws be enforced?

4.  What’s the driving force behind illegal immigration?

After reviewing the three examples, write three narrowing questions for each of the four topics listed below.

Education

1.  Is it necessary to go to college in order to be successful?

2.  (Your turn – narrow this topic)

3.  (keep going – narrow this topic further)

4.  (one more time – keep narrowing the topic)

Sports

1.  Are professional athletes paid too much?

2.  (Your turn – narrow this topic)

3.  (keep going – narrow this topic further)

4.  (one more time – keep narrowing the topic)

Health insurance

1.  Should health insurance companies be able to charge higher rates depending on a person’s age?

2.  (Your turn – narrow this topic)

3.  (keep going – narrow this topic further)

4.  (one more time – keep narrowing the topic)

Technology

1.  Are people spending too much money in order to keep up with the latest gadgets?

2.  (Your turn – narrow this topic)

3.  (keep going – narrow this topic further)

4.  (one more time – keep narrowing the topic)

Part B:  Write a thesis statement

Pick two of the topics above, and write two argumentative thesis statements that introduce your controversial topic and your point of view for each topic. Then write two 3-5 sentence paragraphs that support your argument based on your knowledge of each topic.

View your assignment rubric.

Assignment 3: Communication: Culture and Context

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Assignment 3: Communication: Culture and Context

Assignment 3: Communication: Culture and Context

In this assignment, you will consider the effect of culture and context on communication. There are many definitions of culture, but most include a reference to shared patterns of behaviors and interactions, cognitive constructs, and effective understanding that are learned through a process of socialization. These shared patterns identify the members of a cultural group while also distinguishing those of another group. Culture is about symbols and language, and these elements are central to communication. The idea of something being “lost in translation” is readily apparent to most people who have studied another language and translated a passage into their own primary language. The rate of speech and importance of nonverbal aspects of communication are just a few ways culture can impact the message sent. The importance of context always varies by culture—for example, in some cultures, what is said is much more important than how it is said while in other cultures the “how” may carry much greater importance.

Tasks:

Using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, complete the following:

  • Analyze a recent conversation you had with a person of a different culture. Or, if you haven’t had this type of conversation recently, find a video clip online that focuses on people from different cultures communicating and analyze the clip.
  • Provide a brief synopsis of the conversation—what was the general content and context?
  • Describe how you greeted this person. Did you greet this person with a kiss, a handshake, or some other cultural mannerism? Was there additional touching or no touching at all?
  • Describe your physical proximity. How far were you standing from each other? What if any body language was evident? Did you maintain eye contact?
  • Describe the physical characteristics that might be evident. What were you wearing? Were you dressed in casuals or in business attire? Describe what the other person was wearing. How might the apparel make a difference in the conversation?
  • Describe the protocol for the conversation. Did you take turns talking, or did you both talk at the same time? How did you refer to each other? Do you feel like you had equal time to express yourself? Why or why not?
  • Did the physical setting impact what was discussed? What did you talk about? How was the conversation brought to a close? What happened at the end?
  • How might your own cultural affiliation have impacted this conversation? Do an analysis using support from scholarly sources.

Submission Details:

  • By Wednesday, January 13, 2016, prepare a 3- to 4-page paper. Your response should rely upon at least two sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

GENERAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENT

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Hi, I need someone to help on my assignment.

 

Foundation General Studies, 500 words

 

Assignment Questions: 

Work Life Balance (400 words), Conclusion (100 words)

 

Problem: 

Vivian is a graduate from a local diploma programme and had good grades in all her modules. Upon graduation, she found a job at a steadily growing start-up with has strong global business partnerships with companies in India and China. 

 

The job required Vivian to work both independently and with project teammates from home and overseas. There are tight deadlines to meet and aggressive business targets to achieve. In order to deliver on her responsibilities, she needs to conduct research, conceptualise ideas and develop new customer experiences. 

 

However, Vivian soon realised that there job requirements were demanding her to perform in a way she had not done so before in school. Despite her good results, she is struggling with the expectations at work and it made her uncomfortable. Vivian is also confused by the situation as her parents have been telling her that she will have a successful career so long as she did well in school. This is certainly not the case and she is contemplating resigning from her job.

 

*You are a career counselor. Apart from Vivian, you have also encountered similar cases with a fair number of fresh graduates. They seem to lack employability skills and you suspect this has to do with their education. 

 

Design a poster that you can use in the future when counseling fresh graduates who face problems at the start of their careers. Advise them on being better prepared to thrive in the workplace of the 21st century. 

 

Turnitin Similarity: 10%

 

APA format

 

Min. 6 Reference different sources of information

 

PLEASE FOLLOW THE BELOW GUIDELINES TO WRITE THE ASSIGNMENT!

 

***PERFORMANCE DESCRITORS ***

 

1.     Peer Teaching Sheet

  • Sources of data and information are credible and reliable 

 

        Content – Research 

  • Data and information researched are sufficient and relevant 

 

2.     Reference List

  • Reference list is written according to APA Referencing System with little or no mistakes

 

3.     Poster

        Organisation 

  • Content and information is well-organised with clear titles and subheadings

 

4.     Use of Graphics 

  • All graphics are related to the topic and makes it easier understand

 

 

THANK YOU!