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In this paper, you will put yourself in the place of a Greek or Roman artist or architect, and tell the story of the making of an artwork or building discussed in the class (e.g. Parthenon, Venus of Knidos etc.) in its social and historical context. Various questions may be addressed in this paper. What were the feelings/expectations of the artist during the making? What qualities of the artist played a particular role in that specific work? How did he acquire them? What was the role of the interaction with the patron in the artwork? What was the motivation of the patron in commissioning of the work? What were the social and political conditions in which the artist worked? Answering some/all of these questions, the student will write a 6-8 page-long story (plus bibliography and images). During this process, each student will get familiar with the work of art or architecture that they choose, and the professional and private life of the artist (if known).

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Corporate initiative to assess and take responsibility for the company’s effects on the environment and impact on social welfare. The term generally applies to company efforts that go beyond what may be required by regulators or environmental protection groups. Corporate social responsibility may also be referred to as “corporate citizenship” and can involve incurring short-term costs that do not provide an immediate financial benefit to the company, but instead promote positive social and environmental change. (www.investopedia.com) Purpose of Assignment: It is a commonly held belief that many smaller businesses appreciate their customers more, hold themselves to higher environmental standards, and value the communities in which they serve. It is the purpose of this assignment for students to research, analyze, and make rational decisions on the best ways for companies to uphold CSR. Students will work individually, in order to gain a better understanding of how CSR impacts all areas of a business’ operations. Students will not only research to see what companies have done in the past and what issues have arisen, but also make recommendations for future decisions based on the critical thinking model utilized in this course. Goals of Assignment: 1) Research two (2) companies in the same industry. One company will be a large national or multinational firm, and the other will be a local or regional company. 2) Use the various models of CSR to analyze the decisions and operations of each company. 3) Provide opportunities to display Critical Thinking outside of the classroom and with real-world situations. Graded Parts of Assignment: 1) History, Comparison, and Bibliography (50 Points) 2) Culture, Leadership, and CSR (100 Points) 3) Marketing (50 Points) 4) Sustainability (50 Points) 5) Final Presentation (50 Points) 6) 300 Points Total Due Dates: 1) History, Comparison, and Bibliography – End of Week 3 2) Culture, Leadership, and CSR – End of Week 5 3) Marketing – End of Week 10 4) Sustainability – End of Week 13 5) Final Presentation – End of Week 14 Requirements of Business Ethics Project Sections 1) History, Comparison, and Bibliography • Select one (1) local or regional company and one (1) national or multinational company that compete in the same industry. • Provide a written history of each company, their products/services, operations, and distribution. • Compare and contrast each company based on how you view their relationship with stakeholders. • An annotated bibliography, of at least eight (8) references that helped you understand your two (2) companies. i. Sources could include government agencies, trade magazines, national/regional publications, statistical studies, articles, books, textbooks, company/competition specific websites, etc. 2) Culture, Leadership, and CSR • Using content from the course, provide a narrative on the culture of each selected company. This could include: utilitarianism, principle based decision making, virtue ethics, discussion of mission and vision statements, code of ethics, assessment and monitoring within in a firm, and value based or compliance based ethics. • Describe the leadership (CEO and/or management team) of each company. Focus on the difference between ethical and effective leadership, and make sure to support your decisions with referenced citations. • Discuss which model of CSR you believe each company falls into: Economic, Philanthropic, Social Web, or Integrative. Make sure to use content from the course, in addition to facts, to provide depth to your conclusion. 3) Marketing • By this point in the semester we have discussed the ethical dilemmas when it comes to the marketing of a product/service. Some industries or companies are predisposed to more ethical dilemmas based on the nature of their product/service. Given your selection of companies, choose one area of ethical dilemmas in marketing to: i. research the problems facing the industry ii. any ethical dilemmas your companies have made iii. how each company has responded to those ethical dilemmas iv. recommendations on how each company could have responded better • Such marketing ethical dilemmas may include: product liability/strict product liability, negligence, product pricing, manipulation in marketing and sales, or advertising to vulnerable populations. 4) Sustainability • Very similar to the marketing discussion, sustainability can be more of an issue in some industries versus other. Given your selection of companies, choose one area of ethical dilemmas that relates to environmental sustainability to: i. research the sustainability issues facing the industry ii. how each company has responded to those ethical dilemmas iii. recommendations on each company can become more environmentally sustainable • When discussing your answers, provide direct links to course content such as: natural capitalism, three pillars of sustainability, environmental regulations, market and regulatory approaches, and sustainable development, biomimicry, eco-efficiency, and service based industries. 5) Final Presentation • Each student will upload an 8 – 10 minute visual presentation through Blackboard by the end of Week 14. Presentation should be a summation of the entire project and include thought provoking information on each of the main areas addressed above. Lastly, full points will be awarded for audio in combination with the visual presentation. • Presentation can be completed in a variety of formats, including: Powerpoint, Jing, TechSmith, Prezi, Screen Cast-O-Matic, Cougar WebEx, etc. Please contact your instructor for any questions regarding audio recording. 6) Each Section Requirements: • At least 2 pages in length • Double spaced • 12 points Time New Roman, Arial or Tahoma Font • In top right hand corner list: o Your Name o Date o BMGT2216 • Last Page: Sources listed in MLA or APA Format • Submit to Turnitin.com by the due date. • Submit to Blackboard links and attach your Word Document by the due date. • Use the following websites if you have questions regarding business searches through CSCC libraries: o http://lgdata.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/docs/1668/1079008/company.pdf o http://library.cscc.edu/bizethics • Use the following websites if you have questions about MLA or APA formatting of bibliographies: o http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ o http://www.easybib.com

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Persuasive Essay.

Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address can be found on internet.

It is important to be able to effectively incorporate your sources through direct quotation. For this activity, you will use Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to practice writing an essay while effectively incorporating quotations to help support your discussion.

For this activity you will write a persuasive essay and address the following points:

What is a “proposition” in the sense that Lincoln uses it?
What does it mean to “consecrate” a place?
What is “hallowed” ground?
The Gettysburg Address is short, but very famous. Why do you think Lincoln kept it so short?
He was the President, he could have spoken longer, and most speakers that day in fact spoke much longer speeches. He wasn’t pressed for time. He had time to prepare. A long speech was expected of him.
So, why did Lincoln do what he did? (Hint: Where was he speaking and why? How did his “rhetorical situation” influence him?)
Do you see any correlations between Frederick Douglass’ “Escape from Slavery Douglass’ work and this work? If so, how do you see this occurring in the text? Be sure to quote from Douglass if you see a correlation.

Requirements:

Your written paper should be 3 pages in length not counting the required title and reference pages.
You must accurately insert a quote in your analysis to provide in-text evidence from the address, and you must comment on the quote to demonstrate you are thinking in a critical manne

Which best identifies the underlined clause? These fossils are important, and scientists are interested in them because plants can be identified by their flowers. A. noun clause B. adverb clause C. adjective clause D. independent clause

Final Paper Scenario: As the newly appointed safety manager at a large plastics manufacturing company, you are called to the loading dock to find that a large truck, full of cartons of pellets used in the manufacturing process, is engulfed in flames. The truck slid on ice in the parking area and crashed into empty trailers. A call to the city emergency services indicated that they will be delayed indefinitely due to roads made impassible by the ice storm. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the pellets indicates that burning releases toxic smoke. Note that larger companies are likely to have their own emergency response teams equipped and trained to handle the most likely hazards found at the site. Assignment: Prepare an Incident Action Plan that includes all of the requirements shown below. Respond to each bullet point based on what you know of the situation. Clearly state any assumptions you make in your plan. The list is a subset of the United States Department of Health & Human Services’ suggested comprehensive Incident Action Plan available at www.phe.gov/Preparedness/planning/. Identify at least two incident goals (i.e., where the response system should be at the end of response) and at least two operational objectives (i.e., major areas that must be addressed in the specified operational period to achieve the goals or control objectives). Describe at least two response strategies (i.e., priorities and the general approach to accomplish the operational objectives) and at least two response tactics (i.e., specific methods developed to achieve the response strategies). Prepare an organization list showing at least three primary roles and an assignment list with at least three specific tasks and their owners. Explain a health and safety plan (to prevent responder injury or illness) that includes at least three provisions to ensure personnel safety. Summarize a communications plan (how functional areas can exchange information) with at least a primary and secondary method of communication. Locate the incident using a map or precise verbal description that allows responders to find the area and indicate an area that non-responders should avoid. Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper: Must be seven to eight double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must use at least six scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library, in addition to the textbook. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

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