PUBLIC POLICY Stakeholder Analysis (5-page paper)

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PUBLIC POLICY Stakeholder Analysis (5-page paper)

 

Select two (2) editorials / essays / columns (by staff or freelance writers) on a current issue of public policy from two (2) different publications (large metropolitan or national newspaper such as Washington Post or the New York Times or national magazines such as Newsweek, Time, and The New Republic.)

1. Apply the procedures for argumentation analysis to display contending positions and underlying assumptions for the content of the 2 publications. 

2. Rate the assumptions and plot them according to their plausibility and importance. (Refer to Figure 3.16, “Distribution of warrant by plausibility and importance.”)

3. Determine which arguments are the most plausible. Provide a rationale for your views.

(Note: Refer to Demonstration Exercise 1 located at the end of Chapter 3 for criteria 4-6. Examine Box 3.0 – Conducting a Stakeholder Analysis. Choose one of the following policy issues in the U.S. gun control, illegal drugs, medical insurance fraud, and environmental protection of waterways, job creation, affordable health care, or Medicare.)

4. Generate a list of at least five to ten (5-10) stakeholders who affect or are affected by problems in the issue area chosen for analysis. 

5. After creating a cumulative frequency distribution from the list, discuss new ideas generated by each stakeholder. (Note: The ideas may be objectives, alternatives, outcomes causes, etc.; ideas should not be duplicates.)

6. Write an analysis of the results of the frequency distribution that answers the following questions: (a) Does the line graph flatten out? (b) If so, after how many stakeholders? (c) What conclusions can be drawn about the policy problems in the issue area? 

7. Include at least two (2) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook to support your views.

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Discussion for Carver’s “Cathedral”

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Discussion for Carver’s “Cathedral”

In the 1980s, Raymond Carver was the most influential short story writer since Ernest Hemingway. Carver developed and popularized the writing technique called “minimalism.” Like Hemingway, Carver wrote in a very sparse, highly controlled manner, in which every detail is important. However, while Hemingway tried to evoke the subtext he omitted through a variety of symbols and images, Carver’s stories generally lack such subtext. Carver’s characters are very flat; their lives are small and boring. Any event that grants his characters a new experience or new insight is itself very small, and the effect of such events upon the characters is usually minimal. Two men drawing a cathedral after watching a documentary is a typical Carver narrative climax.

“Cathedral” is the most famous of Carver’s works, and there are many ways to interpret the story. For our purposes, we will highlight the postmodern aspects of the story. “Cathedral” demonstrates how the power of media influences the way we approach and interact with other people. 

1. Even though the narrator is telling the story, how does the narrator reveal that he lacks the ability to communicate or the ability to receive communication? (two passages) 

2. In what ways do the narrator’s wife and Robert use media to facilitate communication? (one passage) How does media negatively affect the narrator’s attitude toward Robert? (one passage)

(Hints: think about the references to tape recordings and to the movies the narrator has seen.)

3. Robert and the narrator finally seem “to connect” at the end of the story. How is this connection predicated on a change in media as a method of communication? Why does the narrator keep his eyes closed at the end of the story? Use two passages from the story to support your answer.  

(Hint: media here would be the television show and the pen and paper shared by the narrator and Robert.) 

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Due on Apr. 22, 11:59 pm.

You will submit your answers as a Microsoft Word document to the Turnitin database, which is in the Assignments section of Blackboard.

Please use the Answer Sandwich method to answer each question.  The passages you add to your answer should be around 2-4 sentences long. Please include a page reference. don’t forget you need 2 quotes for each question and the page numbers to support where your supporting quotes are from for your answer 

urgent, for tomorrow at 5 pm

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b. Debate -50 points/50% 

• The opposing positions debated are made clear. 

• Argue the issue from a Pro position crediting a supporting scholarly source.

 • Argue the issue from a Con position crediting a supporting scholarly source. 

• Present arguments in a clear and articulate manner. 

• Use appropriate ethical principle(s) to support each position. 

• Consider which, if any, ethical principles are in conflict with the opposing positions. 

• Use three (3) provisions of the ANA Code of Ethics that apply to the ethical dilemma. 

• Discuss possible outcomes of each position being argued. 

• Present a plan for resolving the issue (for patient, family and the nurse). 

c. Post-Debate Discussion – 15 points/15% 

• Elicit questions from the class after the debate. 

• Respond professionally and appropriately to questions from the class and faculty.

 • Include concluding remarks by moderator. 

d. PowerPoint – 20 points/20%

 • Title page • Brief description of the assigned case 

• Ethical dilemma the case presents • Ethical principles that relate to the case

 • Three (3) provisions from the ANA code of Ethics that apply to the case

 • Possible outcomes • Plan for resolving the dilemma

 • At least 2 sources used to support work • Reference page 

• 10-12 slides (Do not exceed 12 slides) e. APA Style and Organization – 10 points/10%

 • References are submitted with assignment. 

• Uses current APA format and is free of errors.

 • Grammar and mechanics are free of errors

. • At least three (3) scholarly, peer reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided.

The Role of Unions in the Twenty-First Century

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What will be the role of labor unions in the twenty-first century? Some argue that the traditional role of the union in protecting the worker has been usurped by significant legislation protecting the worker against discrimination, unsafe work conditions, and unfair pay. Others point out that unions remain indispensable for several reasons; for example, because “at-will” employment is still the law of the land, meaning that most workers can be fired for any reason.

  • How does the role and purpose of the modern union need to be redefined to effectively serve its membership?
  • How does the presence of a union influence the job of the HR professional?

Reference 

Case

Analyze this case using the IRAC method in preparation for your assignment.

Labor Unions

These articles will give you background information on the types of union shops to help you analyze the case for your assignment.

Key Labor Laws

These laws and a web page outline the legal rights and obligations of employers and unions.

week 4 discussion assignment

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  write 400 to 600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. 

As you reflect on your time at Phishy Pharmaceuticals, you decide it is time to move on with your career. You have always wanted to start you own restaurant business and be an entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, you must decide whether the business should operate as one of the major forms of business organization, sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, or under other available legal business forms.

Your selection depends on many factors, including the ease and cost of formation, the capital requirements of the business, the flexibility of management decisions, government restrictions, personal liability, tax considerations, and the like. You must choose one of the major forms of business that is best for your business. (For this assignment, you should not choose a sole proprietorship for your business entity.) In your initial Discussion Board post, you must address each of the following:

  1. The defining legal characteristics of your business entity
  2. The advantages and disadvantages of your legal business entity
  3. The operating agreement required by your entity
  4. Why that entity choice is the best for your business

DB5IP

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PART ONE/-20% OV/VERIFIABLE REFERENCES

write 600–800 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Your team attends a trade conference on the subject of globalization. They have attended several seminars both advocating and dismissing implementing a global strategy. You return to the office and share some of what you have learned with the team.

“Globalization is a very interesting topic and can get very heated,” you explain. “There are some countries and companies who are fiercely loyal to their homes and would not consider going global. Others see it as a benefit to the company and their customers. Some people here in the states believe that American-made is best because we are contributing to our home country. But, is it? Is it always best to stay domestic? How does this impact pricing? Are you truly helping?” 

As your team ponders these questions, you start to think about your position on the topic. Complete the following:

  • Are you for or against globalization?  
  • Is your recommendation for your company to go global? Why or why not?  
  • How does globalization impact the marketplace as a whole?  
  • Has your opinion changed from the beginning of the course to now? 

PART TWO/2-3 PAGES

Your work on your strategic global marketing plan is complete. You now have a plan that will implement, manage, and support a global strategy, but it is far from organized. You e-mail Deborah to inform her that you are almost ready and that the initial planning is complete. A little while later, the phone rings and you see Deborah’s name on the caller ID.

“Hi, Deborah. What’s up?” you ask.

“I’d like you to present to the advisory board next week,” Deborah says. “They are very curious about your findings and would like to know if globalization is a good opportunity for the company. The board wants to finalize their strategic plan, and this may be a key part of it.”

After you hang up, you begin thinking through the different items that you will need to cover.

As you finalize the marketing plan, complete the following:

  • Is globalization a good move for the company?  
  • What is your rationale behind this decision? Synthesize analysis conducted in previous units, including strategic considerations, cultural considerations, competitive analysis and balanced scorecard.  
  • What geographic location should be a target for global expansion?  
  • What background information can you provide to support this decision?  
  • How will this decision support the overall goal of growth and expansion?  
  • How would you refute someone with the opposing perspective?

Week 5-Explore the Impact of Administrative Accountability and Week 6 – Assess the Oversight Functions of Administrative Rulemaking

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Instructions

Week 5-Explore the Impact of Administrative Accountability

Operating within a democratically-elected government, federal agencies have regulatory functional responsibilities that vary widely in terms of both function and scope, but all are intended to protect and/or advance the common good. A critical component of these administrative regulatory functions to be accepted as legitimate by the public-at-large is a transparent and accessible government. This week’s assignment focuses on this critical component of transparency, a fundamental prerequisite for a representative government.

Prepare a research paper in which you include the following:

Define and explore the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Examine the Privacy Act and provide specific examples.

Confirm whether the FOIA and Privacy Acts are necessary to maintain government transparency and accountability to the public. Be sure to thoroughly explain your answer and support your thoughts with a specific justification and/or examples.

Support your assignment with at least five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

Week 6 – Assignment: Assess the Oversight Functions of Administrative Rulemaking

Instructions

To ensure the fair, efficient, and transparent administration of public services, a variety of information-specific mechanisms were put in place to drive and monitor how subordinate agencies operate and share public information. Assess the existence and effects of judicial oversight of federal administrative agencies by addressing the following in a written report:

Appraise how courts act as a checks and balances of administrative agencies.

Evaluate the fundamental role of legislative oversight relative to administrative agencies.

Evaluate the fundamental role of judicial review as it relates to administrative agencies.

Distinguish between procedural and substantive due process.

Evaluate potential barriers to contemporary judicial review.

Support your assignment with at least five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

Construct logical arguments.

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In this competency assessment, you will write a persuasive thesis statement that proposes a solution to a problem in your community or workplace and evaluate the effectiveness of that argument using the rhetorical situation and the rhetorical triangle.

You will complete a worksheet for this course assessment.

Part I. In this section, you will create a persuasive thesis statement and identify the claim and underlying assumption in that thesis statement. Make sure the thesis is concise (1–2 sentences) and clearly expresses a persuasive argument that offers a solution to a problem.   

Part II. In this section, describe your purpose, audience, and setting. You will provide details about whom you need to convince to bring about change and explain the community you are writing about.

Part III. In this section, you will evaluate your argument based on the three rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos). For Part III, be sure to use complete sentences and offer specific examples. Aim for 5-7 sentences per section. 

Use this worksheet to complete the competency assessment. If any references are made to sources, they should be cited in APA 6th edition style both in-text and on a separate references page 

See the PGWC “Citation Guides” for further guidance on APA manuscript formatting and APA citation formatting.

Minimum Submission Requirements 

  • This Assessment should be in the format of the included worksheet.
  • If any references are made to sources, they are cited in APA 6th edition style both in-text and on a separate references page
  • Responses to questions are in complete sentences using Standard English
  • Responses do not have significant errors in grammar, mechanics, or punctuation.
  • Submit the document in Microsoft® Word.

Psychology Presentation

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 Based on the required reading and videos for this week create a presentation addressing the social, emotional, and moral development of a chosen age group. The age group you choose will be up to you.

In your presentation,

  • Create a title page slide that includes the following:
    • Title of the presentation
    • Your name
    • University name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Create an introduction slide that identifies the age group you will be addressing, and summarize key findings about this stage.
  • Create slides that address the following:
    • The variables that affect healthy social development in your chosen age group.
    • The variables that affect healthy emotional development in your chosen age group.
    • The variables that affect healthy moral development in your chosen age group.
    • A summary analysis how decision making could be affected by the variables you include.
  • Create a conclusion slide.
    • On this slide summarize the information you have shared and evaluate the advice you would give your audience to promote healthy development in these areas.
  • Create a voiceover explaining each of your slides.
  • Include a reference slide at the end of your presentation.

The Presenting Lifespan Development presentation

Quotation, Paraphrase, & Summary Exercise

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 Purpose: The purpose of this exercise is to afford you practice with incorporating outside information into your writing. By now, you should have recorded annotations and written notes about your sources for your use in preparing the draft of the final report. It will also prepare you to meet all these learning outcomes:  Locate, evaluate, and integrate credible research into a written document for a specific purpose and work-world audience.  Edit for accuracy, brevity, clarity, to write an ethical document with a specific purpose and work-world audience. Instructions: 1. Select a passage or passages from one source that you feel will be particularly useful in developing your topic idea. 2. Create a copy of the passage(s)—either by photocopy (make sure it’s legible), scanning, copying and pasting, or retyping. If the source is online, you can just include the URL address at the top of your exercise. 3. Below the copy, tell me if you’re using MLA, APA, or IEEE citation for this assignment (so that I can give you appropriate feedback). Just write the letters clearly somewhere above your writing for step 4… 4. Write 2-4 paragraphs (no shorter than 300 words) that explain how this source, and specifically your chosen passage(s), will assist you in developing your topic idea. 5. Make sure this explanation includes paraphrase, summary, andquotation. 6. Underline your paraphrase and put your summary in italics. Your quote(s) should be obvious. Make sure to use signal phrasing in bold. Review the information in “Course Reading: Incorporating Sources” closely! 7. Be sure to cite appropriately, using MLA, APA, or IEEE parenthetical citation. See “Course Reading: Citation Help” if you have questions. 8. Include a separate Works Cited or References page (listing the one source).