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Write on some aspect/topic that Pollan discusses in “An Animal’s Place.” Use “An Animal’s Place” as one of your sources. Your paper should include an introduction that ends with a thesis, TWO well developed paragraphs discussing the problem(s), TWO paragraphs discussing/outlining your solution

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There are many problems in the world. Some of these problems could be solved easily; some are very complex, and require intricate solutions, or multiple solutions. A problem/solution essay asks you to choose a problem, critically think and evaluate differing sides of the issue, and provide a viable solution. Too often problems are ignored or are not properly analyzed to provide practical and needed solutions. In this essay, you will have several options on which to focus your attention. The essay “An Animal’s Place by Pollan will be your central focus. There are many options to explore within the essay. As you read and discuss different topics in class discussions, pay particular attention to some of the questions stated below.
—You will write on some aspect/topic that Pollan discusses in “An Animal’s Place.” This means you must use “An Animal’s Place” as ONE of your sources. Your paper should include an introduction that ends with a thesis, TWO well developed paragraphs discussing the problem(s), TWO paragraphs discussing/outlining your solution(s), and a strong concluding paragraph.
Is factory farming a problem? If so, what can be done about it? Does factory farming cause other problems? If so, what are they? What can be done? Is factory farming the main or only reason for these other problems? Should animals have rights? What does Pollan have to say about animal rights? Vegetarian or Vegan lifestyles have become very popular. Is not eating any kind of meat a solution? What impact does mass meat production and consumption have on the environment? Is it a driver of climate change?

Examine how 1 essayist engages with, responds to, redefines, or alludes to other authors or pieces of writing. How does the essayist respond to what has been said? How does the essayist construct a conversation or debate between texts and/or people, and what is the purpose or result of this engagement?

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Intertextuality: Examine how 1 essayist engages with, responds to, redefines, or alludes to other authors or pieces of writing. How does the essayist respond to what has been said? How does the essayist construct a conversation or debate between texts and/or people, and what is the purpose or result of this engagement? How does the essayist represent himself or herself in contrast to, in response to, or as a part of other authors or texts? What is the purpose or result of this intertextuality, and how does it affect the reader’s interpretation of the essay?

Explain what Internal Alignment is and how it can support business strategy, work flow and motivate employee behavior toward organizational objectives. In your current (or a former) organization how equitable do you believe the job levels and pay differences are, and why?

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Explain what Internal Alignment is and how it can support business strategy, work flow and motivate employee behavior toward organizational objectives.
In your current (or a former) organization how equitable do you believe the job levels and pay differences are, and why?
Explain what Job Analysis is and why it is important in establishing an aligned job structure?
Briefly describe and express your opinion on the Tournament Theory.
What are the six questions that Job Analysis answers?

Select an article focusing on a healthcare topic of your choice or an article focusing on one of the following topics: falls and fall prevention, pain management in children, opioid abuse, hepatitis C, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, or hand hygiene and infections in hospitals.

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Evaluate a primary, quantitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3– 5 pages) that has healthcare implications by doing the following: Note: You may select an article focusing on a healthcare topic of your choice or an article focusing on one of the following topics: falls and fall prevention, pain management in children, opioid abuse, hepatitis C, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, or hand hygiene and infections in hospitals. 1. Describe how the researcher addresses the following four areas in the selected journal article:
background or introduction (e.g., the purpose of the study)
review of the literature (e.g., research used to support the study)
data analysis (e.g., how the researcher analyzed the data)
methodology (e.g., research type and sampling methods)
2. Evaluate whether the evidence presented in each of the four areas of the journal article from part A1 supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research.
3. Explain how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher, using specific information from the journal article from part A.
4. Describe one strength and one limitation of the study.
5. Describe how the evidence from the article in part A informs current nursing practices.
B. Evaluate a primary, qualitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications by doing the following: 1. Describe how the researcher addresses the following four areas in the selected journal article:
background or introduction (e.g., the purpose of the study)
review of the literature (e.g., research used to support the study)
data analysis (e.g., how the researcher analyzed the data)
methodology (e.g., research type and sampling methods)
2. Evaluate whether the evidence presented in each of the four areas of the journal article from part B1 supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research.
3. Explain how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher, using specific information from the journal article from part B.
4. Identify one strength and one limitation of the study.
5. Describe how the evidence from the article in part B informs current nursing practices.
C. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
D. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Write a fictional conversation you would have with Marcus Aurelius. Your story should be narrated in first-person perspective and have a clear setting; concrete description of the place, the characters, and surrounding objects

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Much like Benjamin Hoff in The Tao of Pooh writes a fictional conversation between himself and Winnie-the-Pooh, write a fictional conversation you would have with Marcus Aurelius. Your story should be narrated in first-person perspective and have a clear setting; concrete description of the place, the characters, and surrounding objects; physical action with plenty of precise active verbs; and dialogue correctly formatted with quotation marks and signal phrases. Your fictional conversation should build up to an overall point; it should not be trivial or aimless. It can be set in modern day, Ancient Rome, or any other time and place.

Review organisations risk tolerance in different environments. Identify and evaluate different business environments and the likely risks of those environments. Provide examples of organisation’s tolerance to risk taking and evaluate how organisations can measure tolerance

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This unit prepares learners for working in a commercial environment by providing an insight into the different risk profiles from both an organisation’s and an individual’s perspectives. The three units are understanding business risk, managing risk and innovation and creativity.

The aim is to provide learners with an understanding of what makes an effective organisation in balancing out opportunity with change. This unit will involve the learner in developing risk profiles and identifying risk management strategies for selected case studies. These will be available online as used as a means to illustrate the different ways organisations approach change. The course material will be closely linked with creativity and innovation.

  1. Review organisations risk tolerance in different environments
  • Identify and evaluate different business environments and the likely risks of those environments
  • Provide examples of organisation’s tolerance to risk taking and evaluate how organisations can measure tolerance
  1. Develop skills to identify and assess the risk profiles of organisations
  • Produce a risk profile for an organisation
  • Review and comment on risk profiles of organisations in different industries
  • Discuss enterprise wide risk and the benefits and drawbacks of such an approach
  1. Investigate how innovation can be used to reduce risk aversion in growing organisations.
  • Analyse the possible risks of innovation in an organisation
  • Produce examples of how to manage innovation risk so that innovation can be used to create advantage

Demonstrate your competency in the term paper by evaluating whether or not you believe a public company of your choice has a capital structure and financing strategy that is appropriate for its business model. The company you will be evaluating is “Tesla Inc” Stock Ticker

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You will demonstrate your competency in the term paper by evaluating whether or not
you believe a public company of your choice has a capital structure and financing
strategy that is appropriate for its business model. The company you will be evaluating is “Tesla Inc” Stock Ticker: TSLA

1) The first criterion is financial analysis, including ratio analysis and risk analysis. Are you evaluating this company from a macro-economic or big-picture perspective in which you look at broad-based economic and industry trends in relation to how the company will capitalize on those trends OR are you examining the company from an operating / on-ground perspective and it’s individual business prospects and financial outlook (with less importance accorded to
macro-trends)? Is it a high risk, low risk or medium risk situation? For example, a company that focuses on growth and reinvests all its profits into the core business typifies a growing, risktaking enterprise. An example of a conservative operation is a company that generates surplus cash [pays a dividend if publicly traded] and is noted for stable, steady growth

2) The second criterion is qualitative research. For example, determine if there is a future for
the company’s core business. If the company is in the midst of either a corporate or financial
restructuring or launching a new product, what are the strategic objectives for such measures?
What is the management style of the company?

3) The third criterion is financial research. You’ll need to find any research about the industry
your company is in from analyst recommendations found in Value Line, Dun & Bradstreet, Morningstar, etc. If you are studying a private business entity, then analyst reports on publicly traded comparable firms may provide an applicable standard of comparison by which you are able to arrive at your appraisal of the capital structure and financing for the business model you are studying.

4) The executive summary should begin with the conclusion (i.e., your findings). Is it
adequately financed? Why or why not? [If publicly traded, then you must include published industry norms regarding capital structure and financing mix between debt versus equity.] The rest of the paper should fully explain the reasons for your evaluation. A table of contents may also be included if the report is lengthy or has multiple sections and subheadings.

5) Calculations and support documentation should be included in the appendix, but relevant
statistical support (i.e., bottom line figures such as rates of return, valuation, and so forth)
should also be included in the body of the text.
Statistical tables, graphs, and charts can either be incorporated into the body of the text
or referenced in your text and placed in an Appendix

What are the major reasons for plea bargaining? Explain.Do you believe that these are all valid reasons? Why or why not? Explain in detail.Is plea bargaining a fair concept to all concerned? Why or why not? Explain.

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Plea bargaining is a common practice in every criminal court in the United States. One of the strangest concepts is that the prosecutor enters into an agreement with the defense counsel for the accused. In exchange for a guilty plea, the defendant will receive a fixed punishment that both parties agree on. However, judges often hand down sentences that go against the plea bargain if they disagree with the severity of the sentence (or in their opinion, lack thereof). Typically, the parties inform the judge of the plea bargain prior to the judge imposing the sentence.

Primary Task Response:

What are the major reasons for plea bargaining? Explain.Do you believe that these are all valid reasons? Why or why not? Explain in detail.Is plea bargaining a fair concept to all concerned? Why or why not? Explain.How do you think plea bargaining conflicts with mandatory sentences? Explain.What do you think are the most significant problems regarding plea bargaining? Explain

Create a business analysis for the client company’s leadership in which you analyze the competitive landscape for a business and discuss the role of IT/IS in helping that company achieve a competitive advantage.

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You are an IT analyst at XYZ Corporation, and the company has recently taken on a new client that wishes to understand how the organization can leverage its IT and IS functions as a form of competitive advantage. The company is small and would like to see some real-world evidence of this in order to arm themselves with information as they seek investors to grow their business. You have been asked by your manager, Farah Ahmad, to create a business analysis for the client company’s leadership in which you analyze the competitive landscape for a business and discuss the role of IT/IS in helping that company achieve a competitive advantage.

 

First, you should select a company, research two of its competitors, and create a report to present to the client in which you analyze the business’s current competitive standing within its industry using at least two competitive analysis models/tools with a focus on the role IT plays in determining its current competitive posture; one of the models used in the analysis must be Porter’s Five Forces. It is recommended that you search the Internet to identify industries/companies for which a Porter’s Five Forces analysis have been completed prior to selecting the company on which you will focus your response. Part 2 of your business analysis should be 11–16 paragraphs in length and include at least five references from scholarly academic sources.

  • Illustrate the company’s use of information systems as part of its competitive business strategies. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
  • Analyze the company and its two competitors through the lens of Porter’s Five Forces. (225–300 words, or 3–4 paragraphs)
  • Analyze the company and its two competitors through the lens of one additional competitive analysis model or tool. (225–300 words, or 3–4 paragraphs)
  • Compare the three companies in light of your two completed analyses, including a discussion of which tool you feel was more useful in helping you to determine the competitive position for your selected company. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
  • Finally, present your analysis of the current competitive posture of your selected company. (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)

Find a current event article in a REPUTABLE magazine or newspaper about abortion. Write a brief summary and discuss something that this article that relates to one of the readings or lectures from this unit. Include a link to the article.

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  1. Find a current event article in a REPUTABLE magazine or newspaper about abortion. Write a brief summary and discuss something that this article that relates to one of the readings or lectures from this unit. Include a link to the article.

 

  1. List your results from the poll at the beginning of the first video. Describe three answers that have changed over the course of the unit. Why do you think that happened?

. If nothing changed, describe why it did not change, how you came to these conclusions, what you found most convincing of the arguments, and how you would answer that argument.

 

  1. Thomson gives us several vivid thought experiments; name 3 of them. Pick one of them and discuss its purpose, the argument it advances, why it is plausible, and an objection.

 

  1. Marquis offers a new argument in the abortion debate that he cleverly calls FLO (future like ours). What is FLO? How does it resolve the prima facie problems of the anti and pro abortion debates? How does FLO relate to killing? What is one argument for why we should adopt FLO and one argument for why we should reject it?

 

  1. What are the 5 conditions of personhood? What would you change? Why?