Category: Essays

write a 750-word paper using APA standards that includes discussion of the following:

Describe an example of a television program that you believe clearly displays social deviance, and explain why you specifically selected it.
In this television program, how are people “labeled” as socially deviating from the expected social norms, and who does this labeling?
Analyze the deviance, using terms such as primary deviance, secondary deviance, retrospective labeling, and stigma.
Apply Durkheim’s four functions of deviance to the deviant actions in the television program. What purpose(s) does the deviance play?

The “Self” and Communication

In Chapter 2 of your text, Bevan and Sole (2014) lay out many psychological concepts concerning the “self.” These key elements of human psychology are central to how we communicate with ourselves (intrapersonal communication) and others (interpersonal communication).

Before you start working on the post, please read How to Approach the Discussion Forums.

Prepare: As you prepare to write your discussion for this topic, take a few moments to do the following:

Read the writing prompt below in its entirety. Note that there are four tasks to complete:
Define self-concept.
Define self-image.
Define self-esteem.
Reflect on how one of these has impacted your interpersonal communication.
Review Chapter 2 in your text.
Focus on the segments of the book on self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem.
Review the grading rubric and note that 25% of your grade is based on your application of course material (Content/Subject Knowledge) and 25% is based on your ability to demonstrate you are thinking critically and presenting original ideas.

Reflect: Take time to reflect on how your self-concept, self-image, or self-esteem have affected the way you communicate with others and, perhaps, how you believe others respond to you.

Write: Based on the information in Chapter 2

Define self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem. Write at least two sentences on each term.
Provide an example of how your self-concept, self-image, or self-esteem has affected your interpersonal communication.
Use specific examples to illustrate your point.
Use the text to support your points about the relationship between psychology and communication and for your definitions of the three key terms.

Thoroughly address all four elements of this prompt. Consider copying and pasting these tasks into a word file and addressing each of them separately.

Your initial response should be 200 to 300 words in length and is due by Thursday, Day 3.

What is true beauty? Watch this video Doves True Beauty and answer the questions: Why do we tend to view ourselves differently than someone else? How does this relate to Interpersonal Communication?

Because of recent financial disasters in the news, the board of directors of your company decided that they wanted to ascertain that the organization’s code of ethics was appropriate and in agreement with the Code of Professional Conduct (CPC) as adopted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Therefore, you have been asked to provide this assurance with a report to the CFO of your organization.

NO PLAGIO AT ALL

Create a report of 3 pages including the following:

Review the 6 principles in the AICPA’s CPC.
State what you assess to be the primary purpose of each of the 6 principles.
Analyze the codes of conduct of at least 3 major public U.S. companies.
Include citations for each of these companies’ codes of conduct.
Identify connections and relationships of the principles included.
Explain how the 6 principles relate to those identified in your analysis of the codes of conduct of the 3 chosen companies.
Prepare a recommended list of at least 7 essential elements that must be included in your organization’s code of conduct based on your analysis and assessment

This week you will continue your comprehensive marketing plan researching the SAME company that you researched in previous units. Again, utilizing the CSU Online Library, you will research the various elements of the marketing plan as it relates to this company. In Unit VII you will provide a comprehensive discussion of the pricing strategies of your company.

Pricing

This section will provide a comprehensive look at the pricing strategies of your organization. Begin with a look at the overall pricing objectives used by your company. This might include profit orientation, sales orientation, or status quo orientation. From there, review the pricing policies and include a look at the flexibility of the pricing structure, prices over the product life cycle, and discounts or allowances. Review Chapter 16 in the textbook for a complete understanding of how companies utilize pricing strategies.

Competitive Advantage

Does your company has a competitive advantage WITH RESPECT TO PRICING? The idea is to discuss whether your company has a competitive advantage with respect to how they price their products? Again, this section should only discuss whether your company has a competitive advantage with respect to price (product, promotion and place are discussed in other sections). Once you have stated your position, remember to include your rationale.

Your submission should be a minimum of two pages in length, double-spaced with a reference page and title page. References should include at least one additional, credible reference beyond the textbook. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations and cited per APA guidelines. Include the use of subheadings (this week consider Pricing and Competitive Advantage in Pricing).

2. Financial Managment Homework

Unit Learning Objectives: Each unit contains Unit Learning Objectives that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit.

2. Written Lectures: Each unit contains a Written Lecture, which discusses lesson material.

3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the textbook. Supplemental Readings are provided in the Unit I, II, V and VI study guides to aid students in their course of study.

4. Learning Activities (Non-Graded): These non-graded Learning Activities are provided in Units I and III to aid students in their course of study.

5. Key Terms: Key Terms are intended to guide students in their course of study. Students should pay particular attention to Key Terms as they represent important concepts within the unit material and reading.

6. Unit Assessments: This course contains eight Unit Assessments, one to be completed at the end of each unit. Assessments are composed of written response questions and/or problems. A grading rubric is included with the Unit I Assessment. Specific information about accessing these rubrics is provided below.

Due Week 4 and worth 260 points

You are a healthcare professional who has researched the effects of environmental factors on population health. Because of your expertise in this field, you are presenting your findings at a global conference on environmental health issues. To prepare for this event, you have started to gather research and document the key issues you plan to present at the conference.

PREWORK:

Review the following videos about how to create an outline:

Outlines (1 min 53 s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp0MWYbLUFU
Making an Outline (5 min 1 s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCujEU6xZS0

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

Examine the four (4) principal methods of science and research used in the study of environmental health. Provide a specific example of how each method is used to increase awareness and understanding of how exposure to hazards in the environment affects the health status of the community.
Compare three (3) ways scientists and researchers evaluate the level of the danger environmental hazards have on population health. Using these methods, create a detailed outline of how they could be used to determine the level of risk to a community that has been exposed to an environmental hazard. Support your recommendation.
Analyze the various health risks found in the natural environment. Provide an example of three (3) specific dangers to the health of humans found in their everyday surroundings. Justify your response.
Evaluate the role of U.S. government agencies in managing the incidence of infectious disease. Determine one (1) environmental hazard that you think represents a significant challenge for these agencies in preventing a serious health risk to the population. Provide a specific example to support your analysis.
Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
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 page length.
Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

Assignment 2: Conducting an Environmental Analysis

Due Week 4 and worth 300 points

For all assignments assume that you are the administrator of a fictitious organization of your choice. The organization can be any type of health care organization such as a hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation center, clinic, etc. As the administrator, you are faced with the challenges of declining reimbursements from insurance providers and increasing demands for patient services due to dramatic changes in the external environment. Such changes include those imposed by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Your first step in evaluating the position of your organization will be conducting an environmental analysis. The purpose of this is to determine your organization’s ability to continue to provide quality care and remain financially solvent in the face of these challenges.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

Determine two (2) specific forces in the external environment that will have the most impact on your organization. Provide a rationale for your decision.
Determine two (2) specific internal factors that the organization’s leaders need to consider in preparing for the future of health care and the future of the organization. Provide a rationale for your decision.
Discuss the impact of both the identified internal and external forces on the organization’s ability to develop a competitive strategy.
Recommend one (1) strategy that involves the organization’s managers in implementing and maintaining the momentum of the strategic plan.
Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites to not qualify as academic resources.

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; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
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 and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Research two (2) manufacturing or two (2) service companies that manage inventory and complete this assignment.

Write a six (6) page paper in which you:

Determine the types of inventories these companies currently manage and describe their essential inventory characteristics.
Analyze how each of their goods and service design concepts are integrated.
Evaluate the role their inventory plays in the company’s performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Compare and contrast the four (4) different types of layouts found with each company; explain the importance of the layouts to the company’s manufacturing or service operations.
Determine at least two (2) metrics to evaluate supply chain performance of the companies; suggest improvements to the design and operations of their supply chains based on those metrics.
Suggest ways to improve the inventory management for each of the companies without affecting operations and the customer benefit package. Provide a rationale to support the suggestion.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

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; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
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 and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Evaluate the processes used in designing and producing goods and services.
Determine four layout patterns and when they should be used.
Utilize the concept of supply chain management.
Employ the concept of capacity management.
Evaluate the management of inventories and resources.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in operations management.
Write clearly and concisely about operations management using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric

Write a 800- to -1000 word paper on a recent disaster (e.g. Lead in the water, Flint Michigan, Hurricane Katrina or something to that nature) and address the following:

Give a brief overview of the impacted ecosystem including a description of the wildlife and human populations.
Give an overview of the disaster. What happened, and what was the primary cause?
Describe the impact of the disaster to the biodiversity in the ecosystem.
Describe the role of humans in this disaster.

Include a well-developed introduction and conclusion in your paper. Use academic references and format your paper according to APA standards including in-text citations and references

Read the article Close Relationships Sometimes Mask Poor Communication. Then, write a two-page paper (excluding title and reference pages) in which you do the following:

Summarize the article.
Describe a miscommunication you have had with someone close to you simply because you assumed that they understood you? What happened?
Using course materials, explain how you can make sure that this kind of miscommunication does not happen in the future. Or when it does happen, what could you do to make your communication more clear?

Research the South University Online Library and the Internet to read more about the behavioral patterns. Conduct an interview (via phone or face-to-face) of ten or more people in the age group of fifteen to sixty-four years, to survey the impression of their health, health problems, and lifestyle choices.

Ask the following questions, while conducting the interview:

Do you smoke?
Do you drink alcohol?
Do you wear a seatbelt while driving a car?
Do you talk on the phone while driving?
Do you exercise four to five times a week?
Do you eat a healthy diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken, and whole grain?
Do you suffer from any of the following conditions: high blood pressure, stress, weight issues, or diabetes?

Compile the data collected through the interview for each category of questions, taking into consideration the age group to which they belong.

For doing so, create a three column chart.

In the first column, list the health behaviors for which people were interviewed.
In the second column, list the percentage of individuals interviewed against each behavior.
In the third column, list the percentage of people who believe they have healthy lifestyles (information can be found in the text readings or from the Internet).

Next, analyze the chart to understand how these columns differ from each other.

In a Microsoft Word document, create a 3- to 4-page report of your analysis, answering the following questions:

Are you surprised to see the trends of the most common behaviors? Discuss.
Did an individual’s age relate to his or her health behavior? For example, do individuals in the age group of fifty to sixty years have different behaviors than individuals in the age group of thirty to forty years?
What are some of the changes that the people you interviewed could implement in their lifestyles and behaviors to improve their health status?

Analyzing Essays that Offer Solutions to Problems Please respond to the following:

Read the three essays in Chapter 11 (The Nursing Crisis, The Solution Lies Within, An Open Letter to the Community, and Request for a Work Schedule Change). Analyze the arguments and compare the effectiveness of their thesis statements, proposed solutions, and evidence.

Identify which one you think is most effective. Explain