This assignment requires students to select five (5) readings from one (1) Module in Winter term (Modules 4, 5, 6). Students will be completing a synthesis across the five readings within a single Module from Winter term. This assignment requires students to make an argument—your argument is what you argue the five readings collectively offer us as students of WGST regarding a particular topic in the course (the focus of the Module would be the broader topic)
Steps:
First, decide which Winter module you would like to focus on as the broader topic; Modules 4, 5, and 6 are from the Winter term. Second, focus on the specific topics in the Module selected. Decide which five readings you would like to focus on from the Module. Remember, the readings do not have to be from the same lecture week but do have to be from the same Module. Third, to successfully synthesize the five sources, begin by grouping sources by topic and looking for connections across the readings. For example, look for overlapping ideas, where sources agree with each other, and divergences. Any unanswered questions or identifiable limitations of the readings? Fourth, begin to make an argument based on the readings and what they tell us about the broader topic (the Module’s focus is the broader topic). Fifth, after you understand what the sources are arguing, you want to construct your body paragraphs in a way that acknowledges different sources and highlights where you can draw new conclusions. Next Steps: Begin with an introductory paragraph that addresses standard introductory paragraph requirements and that has a clear thesis statement, “Drawing upon Author (year), Author (year), Author (year)….I argue that…. 3 Each body paragraph (body paragraphs should deal with separate ideas, and do not have to be limited to three body paragraphs) should offer a discussion that maintains and supports your thesis and effectively demonstrates comprehension, application, and discussion of ideas from the sources. The concluding paragraph should bring together ideas and offer your original conclusion of what the five sources discussed tell us as students of WGST about the topic. The conclusion could also include questions for future discussions, directions, etc., relevant to WGST and the topic.

Readings:

pp. 680-686. “Idle No More: Indigenous Activism and Feminism” 

pp. 465-473. “Women, Disability and the Right to Health.” 

pp. 272-279. “Women’s Experience of Racism.” 

pp. 549-551. “Digital Defense: Black Feminists Resist Violence with Hashtag Activism.” 

. pp. 361-372. “You Can’t Change the Indian Act? 

Other important information 
1. We are looking for a synthesis; this means that students can take ideas from multiple authors (five) and make an argument based on the ideas from the authors. The argument is what the five readings collectively offer us as students of WGST regarding a particular topic in the course (the focus of the Module would be the broader topic). 2. A maximum of two short (forty words or less) quotes may be used in this assignment. 3. Use first person only. Do not use second person. 4. When paraphrasing or drawing upon an author, remember to cite. While paraphrasing does not require page numbers for in-text citing, it is encouraged.5. All work from our textbook should be dated 2018, regardless of their original year of publication. 6. Do not use titles of readings or the textbook in text. Refer to readings by author and year. The year will always be 2018 for our textbook readings. 

Instructions: Response should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Must be grammatically correct.

Gastrointestinal Function:
R.H. is a 74-year-old black woman, who presents to the family practice clinic for a scheduled appointment. She complains of feeling bloated and constipated for the past month, some-times going an entire week with only one bowel movement. Until this episode, she has been very regular all of her life, having a bowel movement every day or every other day. She reports straining most of the time and it often takes her 10 minutes at a minimum to initiate a bowel movement. Stools have been extremely hard. She denies pain during straining. A recent colonoscopy was negative for tumors or other lesions. She has not yet taken any medications to provide relief for her constipation. Furthermore, she reports frequent heartburn (3–4 times each week), most often occur-ring soon after retiring to bed. She uses three pillows to keep herself in a more upright position during sleep. On a friend’s advice, she purchased a package of over-the-counter aluminum hydroxide tablets to help relieve the heartburn. She has had some improvement since she began taking the medicine. She reports using naproxen as needed for arthritic pain her hands and knees. She states that her hands and knees are extremely stiff when she rises in the morning. Because her arthritis has been getting worse, she has stopped taking her daily walks and now gets very little exercise.

Case Study Questions

1. In your own words define constipation and name the risk factors that might lead to develop constipation. List recommendations you would give to a patient who is suffering from constipation. You might use a previous experience you might have.
2. Based on the clinical manifestations on R.H. case study, name and explain signs and symptoms presented that are compatible with the constipation diagnosis. Complement your list with signs and symptoms not present on the case study.
3. Sometimes as an associate diagnosis and a complication, patients with constipation could have anemia. Would you consider that possibility based on the information provided on the case study?

Endocrine Function:
C.B. is a significantly overweight, 48-year-old woman from the Winnebago Indian tribe who had high blood sugar and cholesterol levels three years ago but did not follow up with a clinical diagnostic work-up. She had participated in the state’s annual health screening program and noticed that her fasting blood sugar was 141 and her cholesterol was 225. However, she felt “perfectly fine at the time” and could not afford any more medications. Except for a number of “female infections,” she has felt fine until recently. Today, she presents to the Indian Hospital general practitioner complaining that her left foot has been weak and numb for nearly three weeks and that the foot is difficult to flex. She denies any other weakness or numbness at this time. However, she reports that she has been very thirsty lately and gets up more often at night to urinate. She has attributed these symptoms to the extremely warm weather and drinking more water to keep hydrated. She has gained a total of 65 pounds since her last pregnancy 14 years ago, 15 pounds in the last 6 months alone.

Case Study Questions

1. In which race and ethnic groups is DM more prevalent? Based on C.B. clinical manifestations, please compile the signs and symptoms that she is exhibiting that are compatible with the Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 diagnosis.
2. If C.B. develop a bacterial pneumonia on her right lower lobe, how would you expect her Glycemia values to be? Explain and support your answer.
3. What would be the best initial therapy non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic to be recommended to C.B?

PLEASE READ THE BELOW  ESSAY AND WRITE A SUBSTANTIVE 300 WORD REPLY   Make sure that you are adding new and relevant information with each this reply. 

1. This article describes one reason manufacturer might want to offer rebates rather than decrease wholesale price. Explain why this can be viewed as an example of customized pricing

The case study describes one reason manufacturer might want to offer rebates rather than decrease wholesale price. Simchi-Levi et al.(2008) noted that consumer product makers such as Procter & Gamble pioneered rebates in the 1970 as a nitty way to advertise small discounts without actually marking the price down,  The reason why rebates are popular is because while it pushes consumers to purchase products many rebates are not claimed – about 40% of rebates are unclaimed totaling more than $2 billion extra revenue to retailers. Simchi-Levi et al.(2008) noted that what the rebates do is get consumers to focus on the discounted price of a product, then buy it at full price(p. 402).

Using rebate instead of price reduction can be viewed as an example of customized pricing because some people may not spend time on redeeming rebates. It is an example of customized pricing because it factors both the customers who really need rebate and those who are looking for the quality product without worrying about price. Customized Pricing is a method of determining the price for a good or service based on the perceived expectations of customers. Obermiller C, Arnesen D & Cohen M (2012) noted that with customized pricing, identical products are delivered, regardless of time or situation, to different consumers at different prices. Customized pricing can also be dynamic pricing, if each consumer is presented with a price that is determined by an estimate of that individual demand for a given product, in a specific situation and time. Many markets feature dynamic pricing that is not individualized. 

Even if all rebates were redeemed, why might manufacturers still want to offer rebates rather than decrease wholesale prices?

One of the reasons why manufacturers might offer rebates rather than decrease wholesale prices even if all rebates were redeemed because while rebates attracts more consumers to store, a reduction in wholesale prices might not.

Also applying rebates instead of decrease in wholesale prices have an impact on profitability and costs. Demirag, et al. (2009) noted that manufacturers use promotions directed to the end customers and/or retailers in their distribution channels to increase sales and market share. The consumers pay the full price, and this increases the company’s cash flow as well as sales volumes and boost stock price. When the rebates are redeemed, it is recorded as an expense. Overall, rebates increases profitability even if they were redeemed because of increased sales which wouldn’t have been achieved with decrease in wholesale prices.

3. Why do you suppose the Best Buy, rather than one of Best Buy’s big suppliers such as Sonny or Panasonic, is considering eliminating rebates?

While Demirag, et al. (2009) noted that manufacturers use promotions directed to the end customers and/or retailers in their distribution channels to increase sales and market share some companies like Best Buy plans to eliminate rebates. But why must Best Buy, rather than one of Best Buy’s big suppliers such as Sonny or Panasonic, consider eliminating rebates? The reason is basically because, those suppliers like Sony or Panasonic do not process the rebate and the price they offer their product to Best Buy allow them to maximize their profits. Best Buy offering rebates effects their profitability because their pre-rebate price often matches and/or even beats the price of many other retailers.

Additionally, processing rebates takes time and costs, and these are one of the things Best Buy is trying to avoid as well as protecting its image from negative publicity associated with untimely or error in processing rebates

Reference

Demirag, O .C.; Baysar. O.; Keskinocak. P. & Swann J.L (2009). The effects of customer

rebates and retailer incentives on a manufacturer’s profits and sales. Accessed on October 8, 2018 from https://doi.org/10.1002/nav.20390

Obermiller C, Arnesen D & Cohen M (2012). Customized Pricing:  Win-Win or End Run?

Drake Management Review, Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2012. Accessed on October 8, 2018 http://faculty.cbpa.drake.edu/dmr/0102/DMR010204R.pdf

Simchi-Levi et al.(2008). Designing and Managing The Supply Chain Concepts, Strategies

and Case Studies(3rd ed). McGraw-Hill/Irwin, New York, NY

A manager at your company overhears another employee who is Caucasian directing the N-word at an African-American employee. When she confronts him, he claims that he was using it as a term of endearment—a claim that is not explicitly contested by the “friend” to whom he’s directing it. The manager, concerned that her being Caucasian and in a position of authority, fears her intervention may escalate things, so she chose to accept the explanation and move on. The manager has come to you, the Human Resources Manager, for advice.

In a 1,050- to 1,400-word (or 3- to 4-page) paper (excluding references and title page), discuss the following:

Your company’s diversity code states:

“As team members, we have a responsibility to:

• Do our part to help Acme to serve and earn business from a wide variety of communities and stakeholders.
• Integrate diversity into our sourcing processes.
• Help create an environment in which all team members can contribute, develop, and fully use their talents.
• Keep an open mind to new ideas, and listen to different points of view.”

What are some of the limitations of the company’s diversity code for multicultural professional practice? In what ways do you believe this code is culturally biased and culturally encapsulated? What evidence is there that this code is culturally sensitive? If you believe there is no evidence that the code is culturally sensitive, what evidence is there that the code is not culturally sensitive? Discuss the importance of cultural sensitivity, and explain what you believe are the implications for ethical professional practice. In addition to the required readings, cite at least two additional references that include examples of a better ethical code.