Category: Essays

Explain the Supreme Court’s ruling and rational in Graham v Florida (2010) regarding juvenile sentencing.

Module 10 covers the Eighth Amendment, which includes bail, fines and punishment.

Part 1: Determining Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Explain the significance of the landmark cases Furman v Georgia (1972) and Gregg v Georgia (1976). This may include case briefs for each. Why do you think the issue of capital punishment is so controversial?

Part 2: Juveniles

Explain the Supreme Court’s ruling and rational in Roper v Simmons (2005). Do you agree or disagree?Explain.

Explain the Supreme Court’s ruling and rational in Graham v Florida (2010) regarding juvenile sentencing. (again, this may include a case brief). Do you agree or disagree with this ruling? Explain

Why is this research significant and what is its ongoing relevance?

Progress Report on the Literature Review Research Paper

Please upload to the Discussions section (Literature Review Progress Report) on Blackboard BY 10.30 on Thursday 12th November: your responses to the following questions.

In our class in the Computer Lab on Thursday you will be able to read the work of other students and ask questions, provide feedback, comment…

Context

What were you trying to find out? (What is your theme and what are your aims?)
How have you gone about it? (What are your methods?) (EbscoHost, interviews etc)
What is the scope of your research?
Why is this research significant and what is its ongoing relevance?
What is your interest in it?
What have the constraints been?

Literature Review

What are the debates and controversies around your theme?
What is your evaluation of [each of] of these?
And, if useful and applicable:

What accounts are there of its causes? What is your evaluation of each of these accounts?
What proposals are there for alleviation/further research? What is your evaluation of these?

Sources Consulted:

List the sources you have consulted
Which have been most helpful in guiding your thinking about this topic?
What gaps are there still in your knowledge?
How will you fill these gaps?

Tentative Statement of Position

In the light of your research so far, where are you?
Is there anything that is missing or inadequately developed?
What possible future developments, courses of action or further research can you see?

Is manufacturing overhead under applied or over applied for the year?

During the year, the following transactions were completed:

Raw materials were purchased on account, $215,221.
Raw materials were issued from the storeroom for use in production, $198,000 (70% direct and 30% indirect).
Employee salaries and wages were accrued as follows: direct labor, $243,300; indirect labor, $98,750; and selling and administrative salaries, $72,340.
Utility costs were incurred in the factory, $79,233.
Advertising costs were incurred, $110,600.
Prepaid insurance expired during the year, $35,000 (80% related to factory operations, and 20% related to selling and administrative activities).
Depreciation was recorded, $192,100 (75% related to factory assets, and 25% related to selling and administrative assets).
Manufacturing overhead was applied to jobs at the rate of 160% of direct labor cost.
Goods that cost $720,200 to manufacture according to their job cost sheets were transferred to the finished goods warehouse.
Sales for the year totaled $1,293,300 and were all on account. The total cost to manufacture these goods according to their job cost sheets was $725,825.

Instructions

Submit your assignment as an Excel spreadsheet with each tab labeled by item number. Demonstrate the following:

Prepare the journal entries to record the transactions for the year.
Prepare the T-accounts for raw materials inventory, work in process inventory, finished goods inventory, manufacturing overhead, and cost of goods sold. Don’t forget to enter the beginning balances in the inventory accounts.
Is manufacturing overhead under applied or over applied for the year? Prepare a journal entry to close this balance to cost of goods sold.

Provide your answers in a clearly organized Excel spreadsheet. Check spelling and formatting for readability. Where applicable, written comments must be in accordance with the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements Be sure to review the Module 2 Critical Thinking grading rubric, which may be accessed through the Course Information page.

Your assignment should meet the following requirements:

2-3 pages in length, include a title sheet
Formatted according to CSU-Global standards
Document your sources

Define and describe the social issue in detail using a variety of relevant outside sources.

n this course, you have been introduced to ethics, social problems, and social policy. This assignment will prompt action from you to help resolve a social issue. You must learn about a problem, find a piece of legislation addressing your concern, and act to help solve the problem.

Using the textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, do the following:

1. Identify the Problem

Select and research a social issue based on the course readings or personal interest.

Then, address the following:

Define and describe the social issue in detail using a variety of relevant outside sources.
Explain the social context of the social issue.
Identify and describe ethical concerns related to the social issue.
Determine what population is most impacted by the social issue.

2. Find the Legislation

Use credible government sources to find and learn about a piece of legislation related to your chosen social problem or issue.

Then, address the following:

Explain how the piece of current legislation relates to the social problem or issue. Make sure you provide a description of the piece of legislation.

3. Write an Advocacy Letter

In order to help resolve the social issue, you must take action. Identify your elected representative(s) and find their contact and e-mail addresses.

Write an advocacy letter regarding the piece of legislation and your support of or opposition to it.

The purpose of an advocacy letter is to support or oppose the legislation that affects a social issue of concern to you. This letter is a way for representatives to stay in touch with the constituents they represent. The letter consists of a brief introduction identifying and addressing the social issue of concern (through personal experience, if applicable), an identification of the piece of current legislation that addresses your chosen issue, and your request advocating your representative to support or oppose the legislation.

Be su2re to address the following in your letter:

Identify the purpose of your letter.
Identify House bill (HR) or Senate bill (S) number of the legislation.
Briefly summarize the social problem or issue.
Explain the importance of the legislation as it relates to your issue.
Advocate for or against the legislation in a knowledgeable and respectful tone. This includes the following:
Evaluating the proposed impact of the legislation on target population
Proposing possible ways the legislation can influence the social problem or issue

Download and review samples of advocacy letters. Use either of the sample letters as a templat

Explain how the piece of current legislation relates to the social problem or issue.

n this course, you have been introduced to ethics, social problems, and social policy. This assignment will prompt action from you to help resolve a social issue. You must learn about a problem, find a piece of legislation addressing your concern, and act to help solve the problem.

Using the textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, do the following:

1. Identify the Problem

Select and research a social issue based on the course readings or personal interest.

Then, address the following:

Define and describe the social issue in detail using a variety of relevant outside sources.
Explain the social context of the social issue.
Identify and describe ethical concerns related to the social issue.
Determine what population is most impacted by the social issue.

2. Find the Legislation

Use credible government sources to find and learn about a piece of legislation related to your chosen social problem or issue.

Then, address the following:

Explain how the piece of current legislation relates to the social problem or issue. Make sure you provide a description of the piece of legislation.

3. Write an Advocacy Letter

In order to help resolve the social issue, you must take action. Identify your elected representative(s) and find their contact and e-mail addresses.

Write an advocacy letter regarding the piece of legislation and your support of or opposition to it.

The purpose of an advocacy letter is to support or oppose the legislation that affects a social issue of concern to you. This letter is a way for representatives to stay in touch with the constituents they represent. The letter consists of a brief introduction identifying and addressing the social issue of concern (through personal experience, if applicable), an identification of the piece of current legislation that addresses your chosen issue, and your request advocating your representative to support or oppose the legislation.

Be su2re to address the following in your letter:

Identify the purpose of your letter.
Identify House bill (HR) or Senate bill (S) number of the legislation.
Briefly summarize the social problem or issue.
Explain the importance of the legislation as it relates to your issue.
Advocate for or against the legislation in a knowledgeable and respectful tone. This includes the following:
Evaluating the proposed impact of the legislation on target population
Proposing possible ways the legislation can influence the social problem or issue

Download and review samples of advocacy letters. Use either of the sample letters as a templat

Identify the benefit of taking this approach toward quality. Provide specific examples from the case study, the video, or your own research to support your response.

Prompt: Read “FedEx: Managing Quality Day and Night,” on pages 22 and 23 of your textbook, and watch this video. Carefully review the material and then respond to these prompts with sufficient detail:

 Explain how FedEx has incorporated total quality management (TQM) into its overall business strategy. Identify the benefit of taking this approach toward quality. Provide specific examples from the case study, the video, or your own research to support your response.

 Describe the quality culture within FedEx. Explain how FedEx can use its quality culture as a competitive advantage.

 Review Deming’s 14 Points for Management. Based on the case study, the video, or your own research, explain which two of Deming’s points FedEx

embodies the most. Be sure to provide specific information about FedEx to support your response.

Requirements of Submission: The case study assignments must follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one- inch margins. Each case study should be one to two pages in length. Include at least two sources of research and follow APA guidelines for citations and references

How can your company or your future company assist you with your career development?

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper addressing the following:

Explain the role of training in an organization’s development.
Describe different employee development methods and their benefits.
Analyze the relationship between employee development and organizational development.
Describe the role of human resource management in career development.
Reflect on your personal career development.
Where do you see your career in 5 years?
How can your company or your future company assist you with your career development?
Will your company’s career development opportunities be sufficient for your needs?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. please take a look at the grading guide

Discuss Dr. Wilson’s “prescription” for the private sector, business, and government.

Must have book “Health Care USA Seventh Edition to answer questions. Authors Harry A. Sulz and Kristina M. Young

Chpt 1.         The first two questions must have a minimum of 200 words

 

  1. Dr. Sultz talks about the “tyranny of technology” in modern medicine. To what is he referring? How does this tyranny impact health care management, leadership, and planning? Have you experienced the tyranny yourself? Provide an example if possible.

 

  1. One of the most interesting topics in this course is the natural history of disease in humans, presented in detail by Dr. Sultz. This natural history can be applied to any disease process, and it also points out where we, as medical professionals, can intervene for the good. Provide an overview of this topic, tracing the natural history of disease, and including the prepathogenesis and pathogenesis periods.

 

 

Questions.

Go to http://www.ama-assn.org, and search for “A prescription for health care system stakeholders.” Here Dr. Cecil Wilson, President of the American Medical Association, provides his “prescriptions” for key stakeholders in U.S. health care reform. Dr. Wilson’s 30+ years of medical leadership has given him a broad view of this topic.

 

Part 1: Discuss Dr. Wilson’s “prescription” for the private sector, business, and government. Do you concur with this prescription? Why, or why not?

 

Part 2: Discuss Dr. Wilson’s “prescription” for patients, medical students, and physicians. Do you concur with this prescription? Why, or why not

Analyze the relationship between employee development and organizational development.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper addressing the following:

Explain the role of training in an organization’s development.
Describe different employee development methods and their benefits.
Analyze the relationship between employee development and organizational development.
Describe the role of human resource management in career development.
Reflect on your personal career development.
Where do you see your career in 5 years?
How can your company or your future company assist you with your career development?
Will your company’s career development opportunities be sufficient for your needs?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. please take a look at the grading guide