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How do the concepts of social and environmental sustainability differ from that of financial sustainability, the accountant’s idea of “going concern”? How, if at all, might these differences be reconciled? What are the major obstacles to reconciling the differing views?

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Business Accountability and Responsibility

Social and environmental sustainability v. financial sustainability

1) How do the concepts of social and environmental sustainability differ from that of financial sustainability, the accountant’s idea of “going concern”?

2) What implications do these differences have for the ways in which a) businesses operate and b) the ways in which they report on their activities?

3) How, if at all, might these differences be reconciled? What are the major obstacles to reconciling the differing views?

4) What might the implications for the future of business (operational and reporting) be of reconciling these differing views? What might the implications be of not doing so?

Identify a species to create a 2-3 paragraph report. Choose an endangered, keystone or invasive species. Create a word document about the species, it’s role in an ecosystem, how it interacts with humans and others and some general facts.

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Principles of sustainability-invasive specie discussion

Based on Chapters 7 & 11  use textbook for reference material

Part 1

  1. Identify a species to create a 2-3 paragraph report. Choose an endangered, keystone or invasive species … try to choose something out of the ordinary
    1. Create a word document about the species, it’s role in an ecosystem, how it interacts with humans and others and some general facts.

 

  1. Send part 1 for posting.  Client will post and get a peer discussion to respond to.
    1. It must be posted before you can receive material to respond to
    2. Both parts must be done before deadline. Assignment IS NOT complete when part 1 is sent to client you must wait for part 2

Part 2

Respond to: a peer posting, from your classmate about what they taught you! This is a discussion engage do not evaluate.

Why is this topic/theory/approach important (drawing on research literature)? Explain this both in terms of its value to children and the subject/ discipline. What possible approaches exist to teaching this topic/approach (drawing on research literature)? How is this topic/approach currently taught in schools (drawing on experience and literature)? Why might this topic theory/approach not be taught at present?

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ASSIGNMENT/COURSEWORK GUIDANCE

  • You should produce a six to eight lesson unit plan. A suggested format is given in appendix 2, but students may wish to adapt this.
  • This lesson plan should be accompanied by a research-informed scholarly justification of not more than 2500 words (not including references)
  • A possible structure for your scholarly justification is as follows (but students may wish to diverge from this.)
    • Why is this topic/theory/approach important (drawing on research literature)? Explain this both in terms of its value to children and the subject/ discipline.
    • What possible approaches exist to teaching this topic/approach (drawing on research literature)? How is this topic/approach currently taught in schools (drawing on experience and literature? Why might this topic theory/approach not be taught at present?
    • What difficulties/ pitfalls are associated with teaching and learning this topic/approach (drawing on literature)?
    • What significant research exists in your subject domain about this topic/approach and how would you incorporate it?  What significant educational research exists which might be relevant?
    • Why have you chosen the resources/ activities/ examples that you have?
    • How would you assess student understanding (drawing on research literature)?

What are characteristics of a human becoming nurse? What are strengths and weaknesses to this theory of nursing? What challenges exist for healthcare institutions to switch to this nursing approach? How might Parse’s understanding of transcendence guide the nurse, as Ann’s death became a reality to Ben?

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Parse’s Human Becoming Theory

Write a 1250-1500 word APA paper addressing each of the following points. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2) sources and your textbook using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

Case Study
The hospice nurse sat with Ann’s husband, Ben. Ann was resting quietly as the increased dosage of IV pain medication gradually reached its therapeutic level. Ben turned his head and slowly turned, looking out the room’s only window. As he glanced up, a small flicker of light caught his breath. It was a shooting star. A tear fell from the corner of his eye and he turned to Ann. The nurse sensed that something significant to Ann and Ben was unfolding. Shuffling to Ann’s bedside, he took her small fragile hand in his. These hands had rocked cradles, burped babies, and groomed the horses she loved to ride. Gently holding her hand, he turned to the nurse. “She would ride like the wind was chasing her.” Looking back to Ann his voice broke; choking back tears “Ann, Ann I saw Jessie…Jessie is calling.” Ben turned “Jessie was our daughter. She died having a baby that was too big. When she died it was a pitch-black night. Cold, so cold, the baby died too, a little boy, named him Abe, Jr. after Jessie’s husband. I took Ann outside so she could cry to God above and there in this dark sky we saw two falling stars…together…just falling. We knew it had to be Jessie and Abe…two angels to light up the night.” Ben turned back as a deep sigh escaped from Ann’s lips. A soft smile remained as she joined Jessie and Abe.

• Based on this case study how would the nurse actualize Parse’s theory of Human Becoming?

• What are characteristics of a human becoming nurse? What are strengths and weaknesses to this theory of nursing?

• What challenges exist for healthcare institutions to switch to this nursing approach?

• How might Parse’s understanding of transcendence guide the nurse, as Ann’s death became a reality to Ben?

What caused Netflix’s leadership to make each shift? Were the shifts driven from the top or the bottom? How did they decide what to do next? Were the shifts well-planned or did they just “throw things against the wall to see what would stick”? Do the shifts in strategy seem well-planned or haphazard?

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Netflix’s Evolving Strategy

This assignment asks you to evaluate the strategic evolution of the Netflix company from 1994 to 2011, as described in the case study for this unit. Although many new changes have occurred with Netflix since this case study was written, it covers a formative period in Netflix’s evolution. As you complete your essay, please respond to the questions according to the context of the years in which Netflix made these decisions.

  • Summarize the evolution of Hastings’ strategy through successive business plans. How many strategy revisions did the business have to make, and what were they?
  • What caused Netflix’s leadership to make each shift?
  • Were the shifts driven from the top or the bottom?
  • How did they decide what to do next? Were the shifts well-planned or did they just “throw things against the wall to see what would stick”? Do the shifts in strategy seem well-planned or haphazard?
  • How would you characterize the differences between Blockbuster’s and Netflix’s business model?
  • Was Netflix disruptive? How? How would you evaluate Blockbuster’s response?
  • Is the Netflix’s strategy deliberate or emergent? How do you know?

Submission Requirements

  • Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: Your paper should demonstrate proper APA formatting and style. You do not need to include a cover page or abstract, but be sure to include your name, assignment title, and page number in the running header of each page. Use meaningful section headings to clarify the organization and readability of your paper.
  • Number of references: Include a minimum of six references from your unit readings and assigned research; the sources should be appropriately cited throughout your paper and in your reference list.
  • Suggested paper length: 700–1000 words.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Prior to writing this assignment, please be sure to look at the Netflix’s Evolving Strategy Scoring Guide to learn how to maximize your score. Your paper is due by the end of this week. You may use the resources provided to help you with your research and writing.

Develop an outline from the Required Unit Resources. List important information for each topic under subheadings.

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Unit II Scholarly Activity

Instructions

Outline

For this assignment, you will develop an outline from the Required Unit Resources. At a minimum, the outline should include:

  • three primary categories of political theory,
  • key thinkers and their political philosophy or theory, and
  • three dominant traditions of social contract theory.

Make sure you list important information for each topic under subheadings. This outline should serve as an excellent way of pulling together the main points and ideas of the unit into one document that can be used as a reference and learning tool.

In addition, you must use at least two scholarly references in your assignment. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment. APA formatting, however, is not necessary. Use the CSU Online Library and Writing Center for assistance with the research and proper formatting.

Resources

The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.

Identify and discuss implications of OSINT for international relations theories of war and peace. How do 21st-century developments in the technologies, networks, and methodologies that underpin OSINT affect state interests, power, and behavior?

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Reading Essay #5:

In 2-3 double-spaced pages, identify and discuss 1-2 implications of OSINT for international relations theories of war and peace. How do 21st-century developments in the technologies, networks, and methodologies that underpin OSINT affect state interests, power, and behavior? Cite the readings for Class #5 to support your description and discussion.

As this is a reading essay, you should primarily source material from the syllabus. External resources are only allowed if required to reference current events, but all other analyses must be based on the readings.

Analyse durability of cement produced by alkali concrete binders and to compare its chemical properties to portland cement, and how alternative methods than portland cement can have a positive effect on the environment

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Sustainability of concrete made with portland cement and alkali activated binders

Analyse durability of cement produced by alkali concrete binders and to compare its chemical properties to portland cement, and how alternative methods than portland cement can have a positive effect on the environment.

Discuss the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of cystic fibrosis. Discuss the potential impact of gene therapy on CF and the ethical dimensions in treating this life-limiting disease.

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Cystic fibrosis

Discuss the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of cystic fibrosis. Discuss the potential impact of gene therapy on CF and the ethical dimensions in treating this life-limiting disease.

 

Expand on an entry in a discussion section. Discuss how a particular discussion, module or textbook reading made you think of something in a new way or reminded you of a contemporary issue or literary work.

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Reaction essay

Turn in Reaction Essay #1

Reaction essays are just that: a student’s expanded reaction to a discussion session, downloaded material, textbook reading or multimedia presentation. There is no research component required for this paper. (Although, if you choose, there can be.) It is not a formal piece. Still, it should be thoughtful and well-planned. That reaction can take many forms.

These can include:

1.) Expand on an entry in a discussion section. (If you take this option, cut and past your initial post at the start of your reaction essay.)

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2.) Taking a particular position on a class discuss where there was a divergence of opinion.

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3.) Discussing how a particular discussion, module or textbook reading made you think of something in a new way or reminded you of a contemporary issue or literary work.

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4.) Write about the way an issue from the discussions, modules or readings connected you to some other aspect of your life.