To elaborate, in family-friendly workplaces numerous singles feel overlooked. Indeed, many of America?s childless singles feel put-upon?whether it be because of fewer benefits, longer hours, mandatory overtime, or less flexible vacations?by their married and child-rearing co-workers.
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Refer and properly use at least 6 sociological concepts covered in textbook. (Society: The Basics 12th edition by John J Macionis, 2013 Pearson.
Underline and boldface 6 concepts.
Connect concepts to the TCOs, indicate TCOs covered in parenthesis.
Cite textbook for the concepts and course objectives for TCOs in addition to any outside source material used in both in body and reference page.
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[order_calculator]I will need a 4 page synthesis of the articles that I will provide shortly. I will also provide the requirements of the paper in a separate document attachment as well.
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1-write it in simple words
1- definition of situational leadership theory.
2- explain the situational leadership and example by using real Person.
3. 2 positive and 2 negative of situational leadership.
4. Last slide must be references , using only journal articular "APA "style.
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[order_calculator]In essay format answer those questions
1. Confirmation vs Falsification
Popper has criticized the traditional approach to testing scientific theories by suggesting that confirmation is not an appropriate strategy for gathering evidence in support of a scientific theory.
i. Explain Popper’s reasons for holding this view.
ii. Present his alternative to it, and explain the differences between the more traditional view and this alternative.
iii. Explain the difference between the "naive" and the "sophisticated" version of falsificationism including in your answer the relevance of Lakotos’ "protective belt".
iv. What is the difference between a "progressive" and "degenerating problem shift" in a research program? How does this difference give credibility to the notion that a scientist may continue to defend a theory on rational grounds (Popper and Lakotos) even when that theory has generated hypotheses that have been falsified?
v. Explain why Popper believes that psychoanalysis could not, in its present form, be a scientific theory.
vi. If one were to adopt Thomas Kuhn’s (1962) earlier approach, is there any argument that might be utilized to defend the idea that psychoanalytic theory may be considered a scientific discipline? If so, state and evaluate what that argument is. Would Kuhn’s later revised theory (1970) reject psychoanalytic theory as scientific (explain)?
2. The Rise of Scientific Thinking in the Renaissance.
Isaac Newton (1642-1727) wrote on the dedication page of his “Principia” (1687) “If I have seen further than other men it is only because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.” It was argued in lecture that the “giants” he had in mind were Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo
i. Copernicus (1473-1543), Kepler (1571-1630) and Galileo(1564-1642) all advocated a departure from the geocentric theory of the solar system proposed by Ptolemy a thousand years earlier in favor of a heliocentric theory. Discuss the socio-cultural impact of that shift on man’s view of the physical world and his place in it.
ii. Describe the metaphor of the clockwork universe and contrast it with a prescientific view of divine intervention in the operations of the physical world (As in Hildegarde of Bingen’s (1098-1179) phrase “[the world is ]” . . .a feather on the breath of God”. How did Kepler’s three laws of planetary motion support the metaphor of the clockwork universe? Show how operating within that metaphor contributed to the development of scientific discovery
iii. Over and above Galileo’s discovery of the moons of Jupiter, and the law of falling bodies, his invention of the hypothetico-deductive method as a tool in testing scientific theories may have been his most significant contribution. Describe the method showing how it combines deductive reasoning with empirical measurement.
3. Mind/Body Problem.
i. What is the problem regarding the relations of mental events to physical events? (What is it that scientists and philosophers object to about a world that has both physical and mental events?
ii. There have been two classes of "solution" to the problem, monism and dualism one. Give two examples of each, and explain what each proposes about M/B relations.
iii. Discuss the pros and cons of four proposed solutions (it need not be these four).
iv. What is your opinion on this issue and explain why you hold it.
v. Critique your position.
vi. Do you think a solution to this problem is important for a scientific psychology? (Why or why not?)
4. Darwinian and Lamarckian Theories of Evolution.
i. Explain how evolutionary change takes place according to the theory of natural selection.
ii Explain how evolutionary change takes place according to the doctrine of acquired characteristics.
iii. Which one of these seems to better explain biological evolution (and why)
iv. Can Lamarckian theory offer any explanation regarding the evolution of scientific ideas? Why do you think so or why do you think not?
v. Discuss the implications of a successful Lamarckian explanation regarding the issue of a rational (Popperian) vs. a non-rational (Kuhnian) account of the evolution of science.
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[order_calculator]Write a rhetorical analysis of the article I give below. Don’t worry about a summary, just the analysis.
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/02/opinion/sunday/regulating-electronic-cigarettes.html?ref=editorials&_r=0
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[order_calculator]KFC is the company that I have chosen
Use Michael Porter’s ‘Theory of the Competitive Advantage of Nations’ (Porter’s ‘Diamond Model’) to critically analyse the operations and policies of a chosen multinational firm (more details in Appendix 1).
APPENDIX 1Your task is to analyse the operations and policies of a chosen multinational firm, and relate these to Michael Porter’s ‘Theory of the Competitive Advantage of Nations’ – Porter’s ‘Diamond Model’. The essay must be a maximum of 2,500 words in length, excluding references, footnotes and appendices (longer essays will be penalised). You are not allowed to choose Nintendo, Sony, Sega or Microsoft for the assignment. The essay must be completed in groups ( the company that I have chosen is KFC)
By analysing the operations of your chosen firm, assess to what extent the historical expansion and current position of your chosen multinational organization can/cannot be explained with the assistance of Porter’s Diamond Model. In other words, to what extent have the home-based advantages of your chosen firm created and sustained competitive advantage for that firm in the global marketplace?
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
C Barely Pass => A Excellent
Students will be expected to:
Assessment Criteria (% weight) Grade
Construct a basic argument for why Porter’s ‘Diamond Model’ can/cannot be used to explain the historical expansion and current position of your chosen firm C
B
Construct a sophisticated and convincing argument for why Porter’s ‘Diamond Model’ can/cannot be used to explain the historical expansion and current position of your chosen firm
(50% of marks for this assignment) A
Assessment Criteria (% weight) Grade
Identify the basic facts about the historical expansion and current position of your chosen firm C
B
Demonstrate a high degree of understanding and unique insights into the historical expansion and current position of your chosen firm
(25% of marks for this assignment) A
Assessment Criteria (% weight) Grade
Referring to the example of your chosen organization, consider the advantages and disadvantages of Porter’s ‘Diamond Model’ C
B
Referring to the example of your chosen organization, demonstrate high level of understanding and unique insights into the advantages and disadvantages of Porter’s ‘Diamond Model’
(25% of marks for this assignment) A
TUTOR FEEDBACK
Your essay had very serious shortcomings:
? Some of your statements make no sense at all
? You applied the wrong model in the essay
? You do not seem to understand the essence of Porter?s diamond model
? You do not seem to fully understand Porter?s diamond model
? You did not really address the key question:
To what extent did the ?..????? home base (domestic rivalry, domestic demand etc.) help your firm to grow and expand?
Your essay could have been improved:
? Relate the operations and policies of your firm better to the home diamond
? Link your ideas better and/or make your statements more relevant to the essay topic
? The essay structure could have been clearer
? Your statements could have been made clearer
? Improve your use of English/ language
? Be more specific when discussing a particular point
? Provide references
? Consider contradictions in your essay with regards to Porter?s model
? Your conclusion could have been more extensive
? Analyse some points more in-depth such as ????????????????
? Consider other points of interest such as ?????????????????
Assessment – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I am having difficulty finding information on my chosen company for this assignment.
A: Have you tried ??
? finding information on the Internet (other than the company website),
? finding articles (journals, newspapers) or books on the company in the library,
? using the library databases (e.g. Key Note, Passport/Euromonitor, Mintel),
? contacting the company itself,
? any other sources?
If you have tried all of these and failed to find enough information, you may have to choose a different company where you can find more information.
Q: If I write about a diversified company, should I try to cover all the sectors in which the firm operates?
A: We would advise you against it. We recommend that you focus on one sector. For instance, if you were to write about Nokia, you could focus on telecommunications/ mobile phones, not tyre manufacturing or wood products (which they produced in the past). By focusing on one sector, you will have a better understanding of why e.g. the Finish home conditions were more supportive to telecommunications firms than e.g. German or French home conditions. Writing about different sectors might be too confusing. In addition, a firm?s home base may help to explain its competitive advantage in one sector, however, it may not be able to explain its competitive advantage in another sector. So focusing on one sector of a large company is the best way forward.
Q: Do we divide the essay in three parts, according to the three assessment criteria?
A: Not at all! It’s entirely up to you how you construct your essay. Dividing it in three parts may cause problems in terms of the word limit. One alternative would be to look at the company at different historical periods and then analyse the company’s performance at these stages related to Porter. Another alternative would be to structure the essay according to the different parts of the diamond model (demand/customers, factor conditions etc.) and then assess whether the home diamond helped to create a competitive advantage for your firm. You can be very original about structuring your essay. Do not feel constrained here!
Q: It has been said that it is not necessary to have all four elements of the diamond for a firm or a nation to gain competitive advantage.
A: Michael Porter stressed that a self-reinforcing cycle of competitive advantage is created when all four elements are present. However, this may not be necessarily true. You could have two out of the four elements and still be very competitive. For example, consider differences between different industries: in electronics, it is important to have sophisticated demand, good related industries, high degree of competition etc. For the production of cigarette matches, sophisticated demand is less important.
Q: The assessment criteria talk about "demonstrating a high degree of understanding and unique insights into the business sector/industry, in which your chosen firm operates". Do you want me to go into detail on the industry’s international operations, international marketing and distribution strategies in that industry, product quality requirements, supplier policies, competition, management practices? Are there any factors I mentioned which you consider to be irrelevant? Which other factors are relevant?
A: You are totally wrong here! You don’t want to waste your words on describing either the industry or the company in such detail. The point of the essay is not to write all you know about the company and its industry. While the criteria asked for an "a high degree of understanding", this does not mean tons of data. Do not confuse insight with ‘facts’ or factual information. Insight relates to the level of understanding. You will not be rewarded for describing distribution strategies or franchising in general.
What you need to demonstrate is your understanding of the industry. How is competitive advantage created in that industry? For instance, when we talked about the cashew industry, we found that the key source of competitive advantage was skilled and cheap labour force. Therefore, if you were writing about a cashew company, then obviously you would need to look closely at the home factor conditions (especially labour).
For instance, if you worked on an American fast-food chain (say Burger King), you could use ‘cleanliness’ to analyse whether the home diamond helped the company in this respect. If compared with other countries, are Americans particularly clean people, are American health and safety standards particularly strict, etc.? If the answers to these questions are ‘yes’, then maybe the home diamond did help Burger King in this important way, if not, then maybe this would support Porter’s critics.
We will reward your original ideas, not the fact that you copied text from a Burger King website. Therefore, you should concentrate on relating your firm to Porter’s diamond etc., not on describing it. If you wish, in order to show that you have done all the groundwork, you could include some data or tables in an appendix. We may then choose to read it or not, but we will be able to see that you have done the research.
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[order_calculator]I need a book report on the book " Safe Haven: The story of a shelter for homeless women" by Rae Bridgman
The topic is about homeless women, I must answer what the main points of the book are and what is the purpose. What do we learn about women and homelessness in the book and the social problem of poverty. Also include the theoretical perspective from which the book is written. What solutions are offered.
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[order_calculator]Paragraph 1: Your topic. Explain your topic; give some background information on it.
Paragraph 2: The problem within the topic that you have chosen to focus on.
Then,
Three Stakeholder groups (perspectives) each perspective on one full page
What are their core beliefs? Describe the group in a general manner. Then, also mention what their views are regarding the problem you are writing about.
conclusion:
which one of the three above do you think it is the best solution.
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[order_calculator]Thoroughly explore the Whole Foods web site and write a couple of paragraphs discussing how (if at all) it could be enhanced to provide “high tech, high touch” customer service. This is the Topic question.
the writer should have clear understanding about “high tech, high touch” customer service.
Please try to talk about the whole foods in portland, Oregon
please use simple english words, because english is my second language.
The Professors use Turnitin.com, so please make sure to not paraphrase any paragraphs from the internet or any source.
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