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Humanities Power Point

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Slide 1 Create a title. Enter a title for this slide. Draft your overview slide. In this space, draft your overview slide. Just include the main ideas here. This slide should give a brief overview of your artifacts, theme, and thesis statement. Add speaker notes. In this space, draft speaking notes for your overview slide. Share more details with your audience about your artifacts, theme, and thesis statement, and explain how these are situated within the domain of the humanities.

Slide 2 Create a title. Enter a title for this slide. Explain your theme’s impact on your audience. In this space, draft your audience slide. Just include the main ideas here. This slide should briefly explain how your theme might impact your audience. Add your speaking notes. In this space, draft speaking notes for your audience slide. Share more details with your audience about the theme and thesis statement as expressed in your cultural artifacts, and how these might impact your audience.

Slide 3. Create a titleEnter a title for this slide. Describe your evidence. In this space, draft your evidence slide. Just include the main ideas here. This slide should briefly explain how your evidence is relevant to yourself and your audience. Add your speaking notes. In this space, draft speaking notes for your evidence slide. Share more details with your audience about how the evidence you found supports your conclusions about the impact of your theme on yourself and your audience.

Slide 4. Create a title. Enter a title for this slide. Describe the personal importance of your theme and artifacts. In this space, draft your personal importance slide. Just include the main ideas here. This slide should briefly explain how your theme and cultural artifacts are important to you personally. Add your speaking notes. In this space, draft speaking notes for your personal importance slide. Share more details with your audience about why your theme and cultural artifacts are important to you personally.

Slide 5 Create a title. Enter a title for this slide. Explain the benefit of studying the humanities. In this space, draft your studying the humanities slide. Just include the main ideas here. This slide should briefly explain how your theme and cultural artifacts are relevant to you in personal and professional contexts. Add your speaking notes. In this space, draft speaking notes for your studying the humanities slide. Share more details with your audience about the benefits of studying the humanities and how studying the humanities can give you both a personal and professional advantage.

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Write a one page paper on the ranges of intellectual disabilities; mild, moderate, severe and profound intellectual disabilities. Explain the intellectual functioning in each range of intellectual disabilities.

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Intellectual disabilities

Write a one page paper on the ranges of intellectual disabilities; mild, moderate, severe and profound intellectual disabilities. Explain the intellectual functioning in each range of intellectual disabilities.

Analyze Manning’s behavior by applying two of the major ethical perspectives, utilitarianism, and deontology, we conclude that his actions were not ethical.

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Business Law Question

Response-1 Mariano Gonzalez posted Feb 24, 2023 4:36 PM

Robert Manning and Global Shippers Inc. engaged in several unethical and potentially illegal actions to secure and maintain the exclusive contract with Neristan. These actions include:

  1. Paying a bribe: The prime minister of Neristan requested a payment of $100,000 to be wired to his personal account in exchange for securing the contract for Global Shippers Inc. Manning did not directly agree to the payment but instead offered a luxurious trip to New York City. While Manning did not technically pay the bribe, his actions can be interpreted as an attempt to circumvent bribery laws.
  2. Providing gifts and entertainment: Manning paid for an expensive dinner and wine for the prime minister, flew him first-class to New York, provided all expenses paid luxurious accommodations, and showed him around the city. These gifts and entertainment were likely intended to influence the prime minister’s decision in awarding the contract to Global Shippers Inc.
  3. Offering a bribe to customs officials: Manning paid $100 each to customs officials to expedite the shipment of goods from Neristan. This action is also considered bribery and is illegal.
  4. Failing to report illegal activity: Manning failed to report the potential illegal activity to his superiors at Colossal Corporation until after the prime minister of Neristan was arrested for embezzling government funds. Manning’s delayed reporting could be seen as an attempt to cover up his own involvement in the unethical and potentially illegal actions.

Given the gravity of these actions, it is unlikely that Colossal Corporation would defend Manning’s actions as legal or ethical. Instead, they may conduct an internal investigation and potentially report their findings to relevant law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Manning and Global Shippers Inc. could face legal and financial consequences for their actions, including fines and even imprisonment for violating bribery and corruption laws.

Manning’s actions raise concerns under both the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act, as well as ethical considerations in light of differing cultural norms.

  1. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

The FCPA prohibits bribing foreign officials in order to obtain or retain business. The act applies to companies and individuals with ties to the United States, which includes Global Shippers Inc. Manning’s actions could be seen as a violation of the FCPA in several ways:

a) Offering a bribe: The prime minister’s request for a payment of $100,000 in exchange for awarding the contract to Global Shippers Inc. constituted a bribe. Manning’s response did not immediately reject the offer and instead suggested an all-expenses-paid trip to New York, which could be seen as an attempt to circumvent the FCPA.

b) Improper payments: Manning paid for the prime minister’s dinner and wine, as well as his expenses for the New York and Los Angeles trips, out of his corporate accounts. While such payments are not inherently illegal, they could be seen as improper payments if they were made to influence the awarding of the contract.

c) Bribery of customs officials: Manning’s actions in slipping the customs officials $100 each to expedite the shipment could also be seen as a violation of the FCPA, as this constituted a bribe to foreign officials to obtain business advantage.

In summary, Manning’s actions could be seen as a violation of the FCPA, which could result in significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment for both the company and individuals involved.

  1. The UK Bribery Act

The UK Bribery Act is similar to the FCPA, and it criminalizes the act of bribing a foreign official in order to obtain or retain business. Manning’s actions could also be seen as a violation of the UK Bribery Act in several ways:

a) Offering a bribe: Manning’s response to the prime minister’s request for a payment of $100,000 could be seen as an attempt to circumvent the UK Bribery Act by offering a trip to New York instead of a direct payment.

b) Improper payments: Similarly, Manning’s payment for the prime minister’s dinner and wine, as well as his expenses for the New York and Los Angeles trips, could be seen as an attempt to influence the awarding of the contract.

c) Bribery of customs officials: Manning’s actions in slipping the customs officials $100 each to expedite the shipment could be seen as a violation of the UK Bribery Act.

In summary, Manning’s actions could be seen as a violation of the UK Bribery Act, which could also result in significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment for both the company and individuals involved.

  1. Ethical considerations

Manning’s actions also raise ethical concerns, particularly in light of differing cultural norms. While the prime minister’s request for a payment may be seen as customary in Neristan, it does not justify engaging in bribery or other unethical behavior. As a representative of Global Shippers Inc., Manning had a duty to act with integrity and in compliance with local laws and regulations. Manning’s actions in paying for the prime minister’s dinner, wine, and travel expenses, as well as slipping bribes to customs officials, could be seen as unethical and damaging to the reputation of Global Shippers Inc.

In conclusion, Manning’s actions could be seen as a violation of both the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act, as well as ethical considerations, and could result in significant penalties for both the company and individuals involved. Companies and individuals operating internationally must be aware of the legal and ethical implications of their actions and act with integrity and compliance with local laws and regulations

Response 2-Monika Rettenmayer posted Feb 23, 2023 7:16 PM

Manning’s actions can be broken down as follows:
-Participated in lavish $3,500 dinner and wine with a government official, paid for with his corporate card. During dinner he received a bribery offer which he declined. Instead, he extended an invitation for travel to discuss business, promising a stay in high value accommodations and extended trip amenities, not related to business. Dinner took place in Neristan.
-Flew the government official first class to New York, where business was discussed for 1 day. They then traveled around the city, attended a Broadway show and enjoyed fine dining. Trip lasted a few more days, then first class to Los Angeles to enjoy the town for more days before finally meeting with the board, where it was announced that the contract was awarded to Global Shippers. The government official continued his all expenses paid trip for two more weeks.
-Manning paid $100 each to customs officials to expedite clearance of the first shipment. Customs still needed to complete their inspection but after these payments, the shipment went out the next day (“Global Shippers, Inc.”, 2023).

Were Manning’s actions legal under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and what are the possible penalties for violating the act?
Manning actions were not legal under FCPA. They included an offer of something of value to the prime minister, who in his official capacity can determine contract award, and the intent was to secure the award of new business. The invitation is directly extended as an alternative to the payment request (clearly a bribe). The FCPA prohibits providing or promising to provide anything of value to a foreign official to obtain/retain business or secure an improper advantage. The FCPA does allow for gift giving, within reason, but in this case the travel and entertainment are extravagant and can be seen as bribes and not gifts (“Gifts, Travel, Entertainment, and Other Things of Value”, 2023).
Although the FCPA bribery provision allows facilitation payments, they only apply when they are made to expedite routine government actions, commonly performed by a foreign official. The focus is not on the size of payment but on its purpose. By making small payments to the customs officials, Manning was asking them to ignore their process and expedite the shipment, without completing their regular check for contraband. This does not meet the parameters of an exception and constitutes bribery. Under FCPA, these actions can carry the following penalties:
-Criminal: Up to $250K per violation and up to 5 yrs. in prison for individuals. For companies the penalties include up to $2M per violation.
-Civil: Up to $16K per violation for individuals and companies.
Additional potential fines could be enforced under the Alternative Fines Act. These fines can be up to two times the amount of any benefit obtained through a bribe (“Foreign Corrupt Practices Act”, 2023).

Were Manning’s actions legal under the UK Bribery Act and what are the possible penalties for violating the act?
Manning’s actions were also not legal under the UK Bribery Act. Overall, the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act focus on the same goal of preventing global corruption, and they both extend bribery laws beyond borders. The Bribery Act does include stricter and more comprehensive provisions, including not allowing bribery to or from private persons and public officials. In addition, companies can be held liable for failing to prevent bribes by anyone in their employment, and facilitation payments of any kind are not allowed.

The only payments that would constitute an exception would be fast track or admin fees. Manning’s payments to the customs officials do not qualify as allowable under these rules. The potential civil and criminal penalties would be up to 10 yrs.in prison for an individual, and no cap on fines (“Global Bribery”, 2023).

Were Manning’s actions ethical, particularly in light of differing cultural norms?
If we analyze Manning’s behavior by applying two of the major ethical perspectives, utilitarianism, and deontology, we conclude that his actions were not ethical. Utilitarianism focuses on the results of an action, and whether they benefit the greater good (“Major Ethical Perspectives”, 2023). To say that the results of Manning’s actions benefited himself and the company, and therefore the greater good is a mistake. Overall, the greater good for society would include actions that do not promote unfair competition or support corrupt practices. The contracts will benefit local business and the country of Neristan, but that would have been the result of anyone winning the business and not exclusive to Global Shipper’s award.

Deontology states that to be ethical, an action must be universal, and for that to be true, the decision would need to be evaluated in terms of reversibility and consistency. If Manning had to be on the other side of this case as a competitor, losing out on a business contract due to bribery would not pass the test. Consistency is not as simple to apply, as culturally his actions were expected as part of a way of doing business in Neristan, and possibly the only way to win a contract.

There are other options that Global Shippers and Manning could have adopted to comply with the cultural norms. Gift giving and invitations to travel to the US facilities are not out of scope. Had there been a set limit for these gifts and invitations, and assuming Global Shippers has a mission and corporate values that they expect employees to follow- Manning could have navigated these cultural differences, while still staying within the law and behaving ethically. Finally, it is important to note that these suggested actions may have decreased their chances of winning the business but could have also protected them from both legal and social consequences.

References

University of Maryland Global Campus (2023). Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Document posted in UMGC MBA 630 9045 online classroom, archived at https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/scor/uncurated…

University of Maryland Global Campus (2023). Gifts, Travel, Entertainment, and Other Things of Value. Document posted in UMGC MBA 630 9045 online classroom, archived at https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/scor/uncurated…

University of Maryland Global Campus (2023). Global Bribery. Document posted in UMGC MBA 630 9045 online classroom, archived at https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/scor/uncurated…

University of Maryland Global Campus (2023). Global Shippers Inc. Document posted in UMGC MBA 630 9045 online classroom, archived at https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/umuc/tgs/mba/m…

University of Maryland Global Campus (2023). Major Ethical Perspectives. Document posted in UMGC MBA 630 9045 online classroom, archived at https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/scor/uncurated/mba/2218-mba630/learning- resourcelist1/major-ethical-perspectives.html?ou=722307

Create a 10-15 page paper, citing resources used in the course along with at least 10 (ten) external resources on an instructor approved topic of psychology.

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Psychology Question

Students create a 10-15 page paper, citing resources used in the course along with at least 10 (ten) external resources on an instructor approved topic of psychology.

Of these external resources, at least five must be peer reviewed articles from professional journal or published resource (i.e. book, periodical, dissertation, encyclopedia etc). If you have any questions regarding a source used for the paper, contact your instructor immediately for clarification. The final sources can be any source desired (blog, government website, interview with professional etc.); HOWEVER, it must be a credible, valid source (Wikipedia is not considered a valid source). Not meeting the minimal requirement of sources will reduce the paper’s grade by 10%.

This is your opportunity to show what you’ve learned in a way that you will enjoy! Have fun with it!

Final Project directives, are as follows:

    • APA formatted title page, in-text citations, headings, and reference page (10 points)
    • 10-15 page APA formatted topic paper
    • Introduction (10 points)
    • Body of Paper w/ require resource citations (APA!!) (50 points)
    • Flow and organization should make sense
    • Conclusion (10 points)
    • Reference Page
    • Minimum five (5) peer-reviewed articles (professional journal or published resource)
    • Minimum five (5) non peer-reviewed articles/blogs/resources. Must be credible and valid
    • Academic writing style/tone (grammar, spelling, tone) (10 points)
    • Point of view should be second or third; no first person i.e. “I”, “me”

Review the additional resource materials for Chapter 6.Write a 3 page essay about what the main concepts in the material in this chapter.

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Critical Theories

Read Chapter 6

Review the additional resource materials for Chapter 6.

Write a 3 page essay about what the main concepts in the material in this chapter.

Add a personal statement of what you think of what you learned.
https://online.bhcc.edu/mod/resource/view.php?id=1827464

What is the broad question or problem being investigated? Why is it important? What are any narrower questions addressed in this study? What is the gap in the previous literature that this study is seeking to elucidate?

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CLOSE READING

Find one empirical research article, or a literature review on a subject of interest. The article should have been published within 5-10 years ago. Read it in depth. Print it out and annotate it in the margins. Your annotations should include:

  • 1) the main ideas in your own words;
  • 2) A statement about why the research is significant.
  • 3) Highlighting of the most important supporting information that you think should be included in a summary.
  • 4) Any questions you have or ideas that are not clear to you.
  • 5) Any evaluation you may have about the work or its authors.
  1. WRITE A SUMMARY

Then using your notes, summarize the study in one or two paragraphs. Do not state your opinion and avoid judgements of any kind. Simply summarize the research as concisely as possible in your own words. Do not use direct quotation. Do not include your own opinion or analysis. Use a scientific style. (seeThe Art of Writing Science). Be clear and concise. Avoid wordiness (examples). Use as few words as you need to communicate effectively. As you work, be sure to consider the following.

THE RESEARCH QUESTION

  • What is the broad question or problem being investigated? Why is it important?
  • What are any narrower questions addressed in this study?
  • What is the gap in the previous literature that this study is seeking to elucidate?
  • What is the author’s hypothesis if one is clearly stated?

METHODS

  • What research methods were used?
  • What population was studied?
  • How was the data analyzed?

RESULTS and DISCUSSION

  • What were the findings?
  • What were the author’s conclusions?
  • What evidence did the author use to support the conclusions?

FUTURE RESEARCH

  • Identify any weaknesses or limitations of the study.
  • What might be some directions for future research?

 

Write an essay based on your readings and research on “Literacy in America Today” and how college students are being affected by using technology, both in your personal use, and in your college classroom.

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Literacy in America

Literacy in America, it seems, is changing daily. The days of basic reading and writing are not what it used to be. Students in America, nowadays, are inundated with new technology that, according to research, has American students reading and writing more than ever, but is it enough to address the reading and writing skills necessary to complete a college education. We have read, discussed, and researched the topic of literacy and how it has affected America and its college students. Even college campuses, have gotten on the band wagon using technology to
help teach and present pertinent information to the subject at hand.

Your essay will be based on your readings and research on “Literacy in America Today” and how college students are being affected by using technology, both in your personal use, and in your college classroom. You will realize in your reading and research, that student’s introduction to literacy, even at an early age, is being presented in our public schools using a different perspective than was obviously used before America’s advancements in technology.

Hopefully, you will come to realize that literacy in America involves many different perspectives which include the involvement of parents, teachers, college professors, and of course the government. Our kids are just not getting the education they deserve and require to move on. You will support your essay with at three (3) reasons why you believe literacy has changed in America and whose fault is it, the parents, teachers, government, and or public schools. You will need to introduce at least 2 different sources.

You will write your essay in the MLA format, and your essay must be at least 3 pages long. It must also include a Works Cited page which will become synonymous with all your future essays. Good writing.

Define and describe typical Enterprise Resource Planning functions and business processes. Provide a brief historical background of the development of Enterprise Resource Planning.

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 Enterprise Resource Planning

As you visualize the interactions among the various functions in an organization, you will need to provide a summarized historical overview of the evolution of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. You will have the opportunity to explain how ERP systems have contributed to improving an organizations’ performance, and how these systems became essential components in today’s competitive businesses. Not all companies benefit from using an ERP so it is important to compare an organization without an ERP system to that of an organization with a properly implemented ERP system. The goal is to identify the main benefits of having a properly implemented ERP system.

Write a 525- to 600-word paper in which you complete the following:

  • Define and describe typical Enterprise Resource Planning functions and business processes.
  • Provide a brief historical background of the development of Enterprise Resource Planning.
  • Summarize the benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Format the paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

 

What is the benefit of asking each of two questions? Also, list two additional questions that you should NOT ask of potential hires during a job interview? Why should you avoid those two questions?

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Developing a Global Management

As an HR manager in the healthcare industry, discuss ways to attract qualified candidates and list two interview questions you may want ask your potential hires. What is the benefit of asking each of two questions? Also, list two additional questions that you should NOT ask of potential hires during a job interview? Why should you avoid those two questions?

End your post with a question to your classmates.

Important: Use and write more about your point of view.

 

What types of plants and/or animals are found at your chosen location? How do humans interact with nature here? Are there any symbols or signs depicted on this landscape? What might these symbols represent?

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Environmental geographer observation

Introduction:

Natural landscapes are all around us, but how often do we stop and examine our natural world more closely? Even within a single landscape, we can find layers of meaning, varying representations of nature, and human influences. For this exercise, you will be an environmental geographer observing, identifying, and interpreting a natural landscape.

The Assignment:

For this assignment, you’ll observe a natural landscape of your choice. Feel free to define nature broadly. State & local parks and on & off campus green spaces are great choices, but nature can be found in nontraditional settings as well. You’ll utilize all of your senses to carefully study the landscape and report on your observations. This assignment should be completed independently. You might find it helpful to prepare a list of objectives before you complete your fieldwork.

Fieldwork:

Walk around the natural landscape of your choice and, using a notepad, take notes on your observations. You will be turning in these notes with your final report, so be sure to print clearly. You might also consider taking pictures, if permitted, of what you observe for further analysis.

As you walk around your chosen landscape, keep the following questions in mind:

  • What types of plants and/or animals are found at your chosen location?
  • How do humans interact with nature here?
  • Are there any symbols or signs depicted on this landscape? What might these symbols represent?
  • How is nature represented?
  • Does the natural landscape differ depending on what area of it you’re visiting?
  • To what degree is nature engineered or commodified here?
  • As you walk through the landscape, note the sounds you hear, as well as other senses such as smell and touch.

Essay:

Once you have completed your fieldwork, write a minimum THREE page summary (typed, double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12 point font) discussing what you observed. Make sure to relate your observations to key concepts discussed in class. You may also reference journal articles, but be sure to cite them when using paraphrases or quotes. Be creative. You are also welcome to include photos, but they do not count toward your THREE page summary. Three pages is the minimum and just over three pages is the maximum.