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Summarize the article(s), and specifically state how it aligns with what we learned this week. Does it agree with, contradict, or add to the material covered?

Discussion Prompt
Find one to two article(s) that aligns with a concept covered in Chapter 8 (Career Networking) and Chapter 12 (Leadership Communication in an Organizational Context).

Summarize the article(s), and specifically state how it aligns with what we learned this week. Does it agree with, contradict, or add to the material covered? Then address how the information presented about networking and mentoring added to your knowledge of the subject and/or influence your perspective of this topic.

Resources beyond the article(s) you choose and the textbook are not required for this week’s post. This week’s post should be more of a conversation. Although you should provide citations for information used from the sources, APA format will not be graded for this assignment, but whether you included both in-text citations and reference entries for the initial post will be graded. Please make sure you are, however, within the required word count(see below) for both the initial post and the required replies.

Directions: For your initial post, thoroughly respond to the discussion prompt that has been provided. Your response should have an explicit thesis or specific point(s) that you are making that is/are clearly articulated (in contrast to a stream of consciousness, personal format), and it should explicitly connect to the readings and media of the week. Many of the prompts are multifaceted: Be sure to address all of the aspects of the prompts. Your initial post should be 250-350 words, using complete sentences and proper syntax, spelling, and grammar.

How do race and ethnic groups, housing, health, education, language, and religion define and shape the people of Puerto Rico?

Read the Article People Of Puerto Rico and answer the following: How do race and ethnic groups, housing, health, education, language, and religion define and shape the people of Puerto Rico? What aspects have been of special interest to you?

Delineate the differences between delegation and simply assigning.

In this assignment you will be addressing the topics of delegation and empowerment. Address the statements below in a 1 page double-spaced 12-point font paper and upload it to Canvas. Please provide an additional reference besides your textbook to support your answers. Please use APA format 7th addition for your additional references.
1. Delineate the differences between delegation and simply assigning.
2. Present an approach to delegation that includes consideration of what to delegate, to whom to delegate, and how to properly implement delegation and monitor progress.
3. Address the numerous similarities and parallels between proper delegation and the practice of empowerment as it is understood in today’s organization

What is your theory of addiction and which of the intervention models described in the peer review article is most compatible with your application?

What is your theory of addiction and which of the intervention models described in the peer review article is most compatible with your application? You are only writing about the Classification of the Intervention Models section.

Discuss how the Palette of King Narmar establishes both visual and iconographic conventions that will guide Egyptian art for centuries.

In a 300-500 word essay discuss how the Palette of King Narmar establishes both visual and iconographic conventions that will guide Egyptian art for centuries. Provide specific examples of works that demonstrate this influence.

Discuss the transformation of the step pyramid design into the better known smooth-sided version.

In a 300-500 word essay, discuss the transformation of the step pyramid design into the better known smooth-sided version. What changes in the culture and the pharaoh’s job description caused changes in the design?

Compare and contrast phenotypes and genotypes. Provide examples of each.

Compare and contrast phenotypes and genotypes. Provide examples of each.

What did you learn about your future career identity? Are you surprised by the results?

This 14-question Self-Assessment helps to clarify your career visions and plans. Questions on mental pictures of the future, engagement in a particular behavior, and moving up in organizations are presented.

Answer the following:

1. What did you learn about your future career identity? Are you surprised by the results?

The Mission Statement—“What Is Your Reason for Being?”

● A mission is the purpose or reason for being.

● A mission statement expresses the purpose.

The Vision Statement—“What Do You Want to Become?”

● The vision is a long-term goal describing “what” you want to become; it is a clear sense of the future and the actions needed to get there.

2. Write a personal mission and vision statement using the ideas discussed

3. Based on your results, what might you do to enhance your future career identity?

4. Use the answer to question #3 to create at least two SMART goals that will aid in your vision.

PREPARE AN ESSAY PAPER ON THE INTER-RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GLOBALISATION AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES: FMCG (FAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODS), CONSUMER DURABLES OR ENERGY.

PREPARE AN ESSAY PAPER ON THE INTER-RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GLOBALISATION AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES: FMCG (FAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODS), CONSUMER DURABLES OR ENERGY.

Recommendation:     The essay should deal with the following fundamental question:

What is the relationship between globalization and your chosen industry? This question can be broken down in two sub-questions:

  1. How did/does your industry contribute to the globalization process?
  2. What is the impact of the globalization process upon your industry?

In addition to describing and analyzing the essay should also engage in a critical evaluation of this relationship.

How does empathy differ from sympathy?

ASSIGNMENT – WHAT DOES EMPATHY LOOK LIKE
INTS 1240 – FALL 2020
Due Date:Sep 25th
This assignment will explore your understanding of the concept of empathy and what that means behaviourally. The format for this assignment will be provided by your instructor. It should be no more than 500 words in length excluding references which must be included. Use proper spelling, grammar, sentence structure and APA format. Do not include the question in the response as part of the word count.
Your assignment must be submitted through Blackboard. See questions below that you are to respond to for this assignment.
It must include at least 2 citations and perspectives of one other academic source beyond the course readings.
You will be assessed on your ability to integrate your own experience and perspective with terms and theory from the course. It is important to refer to class notes, handouts, and the course readings as part of your answer. Where necessary be sure to properly cite sources using APA format.
QUESTIONS
• Recall an instance in your life where someone responded to you with empathy. Describe the situation and your feelings about the experience. What qualities, characteristics, or skills demonstrated by this person contributed to an empathic response?
• Recall an instance in your life where you used empathy while communicating. Describe the situation, which empathic listening skills you used, and your feelings about the experience. How did the use of empathy contribute to effective communication?
• How does empathy differ from sympathy?
• Give an example of a difficult listening situation when you were not empathic and where the outcome was not favorable. Analyze the situation: What made it difficult? What barriers may have existed? Consider how you could have improved your listening in this situation. How might you have responded differently?
• What 2 actions are you going to take to develop your Empathy Skills