Month: November 2017 (Page 2 of 3)

Addressing Market Needs

November 27, 2017 / / 0 Comments

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Redesign a brand and website for a business . 1. Summary—in which you summarize the “problem” or need in the market and your idea, explaining how it addresses the problem… a. This part is written in paragraph form and should be about half a page b. You also need to identify and address your audience explicitly in this section c. In general, you are not writing this document for me. You’re writing it for the organization/ individual who is going to partner with you on this project d. Keep in mind, this is a persuasive document, so you must persuade your audience that it’s in their interests to partner with you on your idea Continue reading

In His Image: The Cloning of Man

November 27, 2017 / / 0 Comments

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In 1978, David Rorvik, in his book In His Image: The Cloning of a Man, claimed that after several years of research and experimentation, a wealthy businessman had been successfully cloned by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer into an enucleated human ovum, which had then been implanted into the uterus of a commercial surrogate mother. Rorvik did not cite sources because he claimed that he was allowed to tell the story only on condition of source anonymity. Continue reading

Transhumanism: Modified Human Beings

November 27, 2017 / / 0 Comments

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Should We Reject the Transhumanist Goal of the Genetically Electronically and Mechanically Enhanced Human Being? in the Science and Society course textbook, pp. 335–351. Transhumanism is alternation of the human body by genetic alteration, tissue regeneration, or machine enhancement. It is being increasingly viewed as a way to cure disease and reverse physical handicaps. Some futurists believe it is a way to promote the next level of human evolution. Continue reading

Globalization

November 25, 2017 / / 0 Comments

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In debates about globalization, one of the divides is between scholars who assert that globalization is real and objective, and those who claim that globalization is imagined. Use Robinson’s theory of global capitalism to shed light on this debate. Particularly, use Robinson’s concepts such as Transnational Capitalist Class (TCC) and Transnational Capitalist State (TCS) to delineate reconfiguration of power and politics in the 21st century. Additional instructions: 1. MLA or APA style. 2. Length: 5 pages, not counting title, bibliography, or abstract. 3. Required sources: W. Robinson “A Theory of Global Capitalism”. 1. Follow basic guidelines and use academic formatting (5 full pages not including abstract, works cited and title pages; using APA or MLA style; in-text citations). Continue reading

Market Structures of Gasoline

November 25, 2017 / / 0 Comments

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What are the market structures of the wholesale and retail gasoline markets? Hint: Are the wholesale markets perfectly competitive, oligopolistic, monopolistic, monopolistically competitive? Is the retail gasoline market perfectly competitive? 2. How do these market structures at various stages of the gasoline supply chain affect gasoline prices? More hints for questions 1 & 2: what is OPEC and what does it try to do? Is it successful in its goals? Continue reading

The Kelley Model of Followership

November 25, 2017 / / 0 Comments

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Research the Kelley model of followership beginning with the article by Bjugstad, Thach, and Thompson (2006): Bjugstad, K., Thach, E., & Thompson, K. (2006). A fresh look at followership: A model for matching followership and leadership styles. Journal of Behavioral & Applied Management, then write an essay that addresses the following elements: Describe Kelley’s effective followership. Describe how a leader might utilize the Kelley model of followership to assess follower effectiveness. Identify the categories of followers. Continue reading

Sociology Lending Institutions, Health Care, and Human Capital

November 25, 2017 / / 0 Comments

Use the Internet to research one

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developing nation of your choice. Your research should include an examination of lending institutions, health care, and human capital, as well as the material covered by the Webtext and lectures in Weeks 6 through 9. Write a three to four (3-4) page research paper in which you: 1. Explore whether or not funding from international lending institutions like the World Bank and the IMF are helping or hindering the social, economic, or political development of the country that you have selected. Support your response with examples. 2. Discuss, with examples, at least four (4) substantive ways in which a healthy population strengthens the economy of the country that you have selected. 3. Ascertain the degree to which the leadership of your chosen country has used foreign aid to improve its health care system. Support your response with concrete examples. 4. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Continue reading

The Wired Wild West

November 25, 2017 / / 0 Comments

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 We’ve discussed different aspects of how technology has, and continues, to change our lives and the world we live in. We’ve read discussions on how social media tethers us, on how the internet may not actually be the great equalizer, and how information is fed to us, and stolen from us, when we access the internet. We’ve practiced making arguments about these topics, and using rhetorical appeals to persuade our audience. We’ll also learn how to include opposing views to further appeal to ethos and persuade. We’ll continue working on MLA format, and practice how to conduct research to find evidence for our arguments. Your Task: It’s now your turn to enter into the conversation. Continue reading

Nancy S Love, Understanding Dogma & Dreams

November 24, 2017 / / 0 Comments
Research Paper

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 A research paper is required addressing the issue: Nancy S Love, Understanding Dogma & Dreams, CQ Press (2nd, Edition) (SBN#1-933116-68-4) Nancy S Love, Dogmas & dreams: A reader in modern political Ideologies CQ Press (4th ed. 2011 (ISBN #: 978-1-60871-237-3). “which of the ideologies that we have studied in the above books would you want to live under and why?” Continue reading

Reflexive Diary

November 24, 2017 / / 0 Comments
Reflexive journal

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Please complete a 2,000 word Reflexive Diary that reviews your learning throughout this module. The Diary should include specific learning points from the course as well as learning that has emerged through the experience of completing your CV and cover letter. This assignment is an opportunity for you to reflect on your own strengths and consider how best to use these as you apply for placements and jobs. Continue reading

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