Category: Essays

You are preparing to negotiate for your first car purchase. Answer the following questions:

What techniques could you use to improve the outcome of this negotiation? Outline your techniques fully, incorporating suggestions from your research and readings.
Explain whether you used distributive bargaining approach or integrative bargaining approach. Why did you choose that approach with a car dealer?

Your submitted assignment should be 1-3 pages. Be sure to use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar and cite your sources per APA.

The purpose of this assignment is to introduce students to a particular policy issue that has been discussed on two (2) presidential administrations; when the policy began, its impact over various sectors, and his effectiveness over time.

Pick one (1) similar federal policy that was discussed over a span of two (2) different administrations. For example, President Clinton’s and Obama’s healthcare policies or President’s George H.W. Bush’s and George W. Bush’s foreign policy.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

Discuss the historical perspective of the time when the policy was discussed or implemented. Indicate the context or the problem of the day and the urgency for the policy.
Analyze the social, economic, and political environments for the times the policy was discussed or implemented.
Critique the policy for its effectiveness of the time.
Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and governmental Websites. Wikipedia, other wikis, and any other Websites ending in anything other than “.gov” do not qualify as peer-reviewed.

Your assignment must:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the tile of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Analyze how historical trends and conditions have affected social, political, and management theories, and how they have influenced the evolution of public administration in theory and practice.
Analyze the current trends in the approach to public policy and administration.
Interpret what public policy is and how it is created.
Explain how environmental factors (structural, political, economic, demographic) influence the development of public policy.
Use technology and information resources to research issues and in politics, policy, and ethics in the public sector.
Write clearly and concisely about polic

Write a unlimited word count Research-Driven Long, Formal Report (follow the model offered in Ch. 18 of Workplace Writing) that proposes a change to the workplace or proposes a new initiative using the components of ethical business communication.

Your report should look similar to the example in Ch.18 of Workplace Writing. It must include the following headings:

· List of illustrations

· Abstract

· Introduction

· Discussion

· Conclusion/Recommendation

· Glossary

· References

Note. The cover page and references pages will not count toward your final word count.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Part II

Create a powerpoint up to 15-slide presentation, including detailed presenter notes, (using Microsoft®PowerPoint®, Prezi, or another presentation software as approved by your instructor) to accompany your written report. Include any relevant data or visuals from your report or other sources to support your claims. Format and cite consistent with APA guidelines

Review the six (6) rules of critical thinking (Chapter 1) and the steps of “Doing Sociology: A Student’s Guide to Research” (Chapter 2).

Student Success Tip: As you review the steps, jot a few notes or thoughts down. Relax and prepare to write a concise and accurate essay.

Write a one to two (1-2) page essay in which you:

Identify the first step in the student’s guide to research.
Define the first step of research in your own words.
Identify the major assumptions and bias of the drug industry that underlie drug research.
Identify the personal bias that you, as a consumer, have on the drug industry’s influence over research.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
To keep this essay short and manageable, your only sources for the essay should be the article from The Washington Post and the sections noted in your text. For this reason, APA citations or references are not required for this assignment.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Define the basic concepts used in the discipline of sociology.
Define the various methodologies for sociological research.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in sociology.
Write clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric for this assignmen

Assignment 2: Action Plan to Address Drunk Driving

Drunk driving is one of the largest social problems related to alcohol use. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is involved in 40–45% of all fatal traffic accidents. As a result, legislators, educators, and law enforcement officers are continually attempting to find ways to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol.

Select one of the following age groups: teens (13–17 years), college-age (18–25 years), adults (26–60 years), or seniors (61 years and up).

For your selected age group, develop a plan to reduce driving under the influence. The plan could include (but not be limited to) educational, legislative, and community support; and social advertising. Present at least three action points in your plan. Be sure to include:

• The format of the plan
• Who will deliver the information and how
• Specific tactics used to target the selected group
• Methods used to measure the success of the plan

Be sure to include an introduction and summary for your plan. Support your recommendations using authoritative sources.

Write a 2–3-page plan in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, October 28, 2015, deliver your assignment to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Developed plan with details on format, delivery of information, and tactics.	25
Explained methods of measuring success of plan.	25
Aligned plan to suit target audience.	15
Presented logical and clearly structured information supported by authoritative sources.	15
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation

Assignment 2: Action Plan to Address Drunk Driving

Drunk driving is one of the largest social problems related to alcohol use. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is involved in 40–45% of all fatal traffic accidents. As a result, legislators, educators, and law enforcement officers are continually attempting to find ways to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol.

Select one of the following age groups: teens (13–17 years), college-age (18–25 years), adults (26–60 years), or seniors (61 years and up).

For your selected age group, develop a plan to reduce driving under the influence. The plan could include (but not be limited to) educational, legislative, and community support; and social advertising. Present at least three action points in your plan. Be sure to include:

The format of the plan
Who will deliver the information and how
Specific tactics used to target the selected group
Methods used to measure the success of the plan

 

Production Manager at AutoEdge, Sam Busch, is new to the company. He asks to meet with you to discuss some questions he has.

“Thanks for meeting with me on such short notice,” he says. “I’m still getting familiar with the situation here, and I could use your help.”

“Certainly,” you say. “And congratulations on your new position with AutoEdge.”

“Thanks,” he says. “I am preparing for a presentation to the board in 2 weeks. I’ve reviewed the most recent production reports, and I see that we are currently producing an engine part, for example, in South Korea for $110. This cost is much lower compared to the cost of producing the same part in the United States, which is $320 per unit. The disparity might be attributed to the cost of labor, unions, overhead, and operating costs.”

“That makes sense,” you say.

“If we return the manufacturing operations to the United States,” he says, “what types of short-term and long-term variable and fixed costs should we consider? What costs should we expect if we stay in South Korea? What financial risks are the company and the stakeholders exposed to?”

“Those are all good questions,” you say. “Can I give this some thought and get back to you?”

“Sure,” he says. “I’ll be working on my presentation next week. I’d like to get your opinion about these questions and the supporting research so I can include it.”

“That works for me,” you say. “Glad I can help.”

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper identifying major advances in technology that took place during the 20th century. Emphasize at least three technologies you think had a notable effect on the world. Select the technology that you would argue has had the g

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you answer address the following:

• What does the president and congress do to stimulate the economy? What does the president and congress do to contract the economy?
• What does the Federal Reserve do to stimulate the economy? What does the Federal Reserve do to contract the economy?
• What motivates policymakers to stimulate the economy or contract the economy?
• Based on your research, what does the Federal Reserve say about its policy goals?
• What does the Federal Reserve say about the strength of the economy?
• How does the strength of other economies outside of the U.S. affect your organization?
• Based on your r

What does the president and congress do to stimulate the economy? What does the president and congress do to contract the economy?

What does the Federal Reserve do to stimulate the economy? What does the Federal Reserve do to contract the economy?
What motivates policymakers to stimulate the economy or contract the economy?
Based on your research, what does the Federal Reserve say about its policy goals?
What does the Federal Reserve say about the strength of the economy?

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you answer address the following:

• What does the president and congress do to stimulate the economy? What does the president and congress do to contract the economy?
• What does the Federal Reserve do to stimulate the economy? What does the Federal Reserve do to contract the economy?
• What motivates policymakers to stimulate the economy or contract the economy?
• Based on your research, what does the Federal Reserve say about its policy goals?
• What does the Federal Reserve say about the strength of the economy?
• How does the strength of other economies outside of the U.S. affect your organization?
• Based on your r

Based on your r