Nonprofit Case Study

Your final paper is an individually written comprehensive assessment of a real nonprofit
organization. This paper is worth 30% of your final grade. The percentages at the end of each
segment denote the weighted percentage for that portion of the paper. Proper spelling, grammar
and APA formatting and citations must be used when and where appropriate. You can be
penalized up to ten percent of your grade for significant spelling, grammar, and formatting
errors.

The specific organizational case may be chosen from an organization featured in the readings
from your own past work experience, or drawn from a secondary source. Research should
include a variety of secondary (and /or primary) data sources including newspaper and magazine
articles, the web, annual reports, interviews, etc. All data must be properly cited. You must
interview at least one person from the organization (ideally more) and cite at least two academic
journal articles, see list of nonprofit journals below.

This paper is expected to be between 8-12 pages in order to appropriately cover all of the
necessary content. You must include a title page and appropriate supporting documentation in
the appendix, neither of which is included in your page count.

What does Aristotle mean by calling virtue a “mean between extremes?” Explain what this idea means, and provide at least one example of how it would apply to a concrete moral situation.

Provide answers to five of the essay questions below.

First, answer all of the following four questions:

– 1. What does Aristotle mean by calling virtue a “mean between extremes?” Explain what this idea means, and provide at least one example of how it would apply to a concrete moral situation.

– 2. What is Kant’s Categorical Imperative? Explain what this idea means, and provide at least one example of how it would apply to a concrete moral situation.

– 3. What is the Principle of Utility? Explain what this idea means, and provide at least one example of how it would apply to a concrete moral situation.

– 4. What is cultural relativism in ethics? Explain this idea, and its major drawbacks.
Then, answer one of the following two questions:

– 5. Of the three main philosophical ideas of ethics examined in this section (Aristotelian virtue theory, Kant’s Categorical Imperative, or Mill’s Utilitarianism), which do you think best expresses the nature of morality? And why do you think so?

– 6. Is it necessary to be religious in order to be moral? If so, why? and is it further necessary to be a member of any particular religion in order to be moral? If not, why not? and what role should religion play in morality if it’s not necessary for it?

Format:
Answers must be written in Microsoft Word. To submit your answers, click on the link above, and on the new page, attach the file.
Answers should be submitted in a single document, but they should be numbered separately. (The assignment is not a single essay, but distinct answers.)
Each answer must be at least 250 words in length. Answers that are too short will receive deductions according to the length policy detailed in the Course Syllabus.
You don’t necessarily need to consult outside sources to write good answers. However, if you do, please cite them correctly, and do not use Wikipedia as a source for any quotations or significant content.
Each answer must be written in your own words. Any question set containing plagiarized answers will be penalized according to the plagiarism policy detailed in the Course Syllabus.
See the “Course Schedule” section of the Course Syllabus for the date and time the assignment is due. Any question set submitted late will be penalized according to the late policy detailed in the Course Syllabus.

Minimum Wage needs to be raised

Assignment
Your Formal Report final draft must include the following sections:
Front Matter:
Prefatory sections (do not count towards page minimum; number prefatory pages in lowercase roman numerals, but do not place a number on your cover sheet)
A cover sheet (no page number)
A letter of transmittal (Links to an external site.) (ii)
An automatic table of contents (including a list of figures) (iii)
An executive summary (Links to an external site.) (iv)
Body Sections:
(8-10 pages single-spaced) these do count towards page minimum
An introduction
A background section
A discussion section
A conclusions section
A recommendations section
A References page
All of the body sections count towards your page range of 8-10 single-spaced pages. Your 3 half-page graphics should be included in the body section and do count towards your pages too.
End Matter:
Additionally, each student will prepare at least 1 appendix (Appendix A) that does not count towards your final page range. Appendices should be labeled as Appendix A, Appendix B, and so forth. You may number the appendix pages as you please.
Appendix A: Primary research details
Professional Interview
If you choose to interview a relevant person or expert, compose a document that contains the following details:
Name and position of person you intend to interview
Short explanation of why this person’s opinion is relevant to your report
A list of interview questions
Survey
If you choose to design and conduct a survey, compose a document that contains the following details:
Intended survey population (who will you distribute the survey to?)
Distribution method (how will you get this survey to the correct people?)
Survey tool you will use (will you use google forms, Qualtrics, or Survey Monkey?)
List of survey questions you plan to ask, with complete answer options provided
Formal Observation
If you choose to design and conduct a formal observation, compose a document that contains the following details:
What specific event or occurrence will you observe?
For how long will you observe this event or occurrence?
What type information will your observation allow you to gather?
How will you keep track of your observation notes?
Formatting Requirements:
Entire report (front matter, body, and appendices) should be delivered in one electronic file (.doc or .docx)
Spacing: your report will be single-spaced, as this is the expectation in the business environment
Margins: 1 or 1.25 inch margins all the way around the document (except cover page)
Font: 12 point Times New Roman, 12 point Cambria, or 12 point Calibri
Page numbers (Arabic numerals) should be centered at the bottom of each page; front matter should be numbered with roman numerals
Point of View & Voice: Use “I” when referring to your primary research but otherwise use third person. Use active voice when possible. Review guidelines here (Links to an external site.)
Section headings should be completed in APA style (Links to an external site.)
Parenthetical citations and References sheet should use APA format

Would Universal Health Care Solve Discrimination in Health Care?

Using what you have learned this week, discuss whether you feel universal health care would solve discrimination in the health care industry. Use the following prompts to guide your discussion:
Discussion Questions:
Describe the possible root causes for discrimination in health care.
Identify modern day examples of discrimination in health care.
Describe possible solutions to end discrimination in all forms in health care.

journal article critique and analysis

For the graduate assignment, you are to find two journal articles related to COVID-19 and critique these articles; there are hundreds of articles related to mental health, vitamin deficiencies, vaccination data, SES, determinants of health, contact tracing, treatments, risk communication, etc. related to the pandemic. The article critiques should be no more than 3 pages for each article (double-spaced). I have posted the guidelines and will also provide more detailed recorded information about this assignment. PubMed and Google Scholar are some options for databases.

Waste time on Internet

Base on these articles of Rosen, Apppong,Reynolds and the other two articles developed a five paragraph essay with a word cited page in which you provide your own original solution to preventing tech distractions. You can discuss tech distractions in general 0r specific for students especially middle and high school students.

Background, introduction/ preview primary sources and thesis appong, Rosen and Ronaldo. 1st body, Rosen first claim and appong memory and learning proves focus can be taught and the Jsor sources. 2nd body Rosen 2nd claim and Reynolds deep reading and light reading and jsor sources. 3rd body critique to revise or replace Rosen tech break conclusion paragraph. These are a must.

Consumer Dynamics Elderly Commercial

From the textbook, select a topic from each of the following chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11. Find an elderly consumer commercial on the internet relate to the selected topic and briefly explain. 9 topics and 9 commercials total. Include an introduction and conclusion slide.

As a result of our course readings and discussions, what will you include in the District Assessment Plan that doesn’t currently exist?

Note for the writer: No sources required (use all work and references from previous assignment)

Please read the assignment description carefully. The format and length requirements must be followed as stated.
Assignment 4: District Assessment Plan is the culminating project for our course. As a result of the assessment audit you completed and your increased knowledge regarding the purpose of multiple types of assessment, you will be creating a District Assessment Plan that interfaces with your School/District Improvement Plan. The plan should be a guide for a balanced assessment system that describes the role and purpose of multiple forms of assessment. It is aligned with the mission/vision of the district, and when implemented provides the results required to meet the needs of a variety of stakeholders. The plan should be aligned with standards, curriculum, and instruction.
The District Assessment Plan should include a 5-page narrative that addresses the criteria on the rubric, and a 2-page handout.

Introduction (on page 2; no heading should be used for the introduction)
Provide an overview of your paper and include the following:
How will you address the findings of your assessment audit?
As a result of our course readings and discussions, what will you include in the District Assessment Plan that doesn’t currently exist?
Will the components of data collection, analysis, and reporting results build upon a plan that is already in place, shift a plan that is already in place, or will these be new components to consider?
Think critically about your previous assignments, but do not duplicate your previous assignments. What will you enhance or change? What new components will you create?
Mission and Vision
What is your district’s mission and vision?
How is the District Assessment Plan that you have created for our course aligned with the district’s mission and vision?
Standards Alignment
With which standards is the District Assessment Plan (that you created for our course) aligned?
Purpose and Goals of Assessments
What is the purpose of the formative and summative assessments in the District Assessment Plan you have created?
How does the purpose relate to school improvement goals and program evaluation goals?
Types of Assessments
What are the types (i.e., formative, summative) of the assessments in the District Assessment Plan that you created?
How are the assessments used to measure student achievement and evaluate programs?
How are reliability and validity addressed? Include specific information (and citations) about the reliability and validity of the assessments in your plan.
Data Analysis
In the District Assessment Plan you created, how, when, and by which stakeholder groups will data be used for the following:
Decision Making
Improving Instruction
Accountability
Decision Making Recommendations
How will decision making recommendations become more data driven as a result of using your District Assessment Plan by administrators and faculty?
Construction of Calendar, Schedules, Technology, and Staff Development
What is your analysis of each of the following as they relate to alignment with curriculum, instruction, and assessment:
Assessment Calendar
Schedules
Technology
Professional Development
Alignment (or lack of it) should be noted and become the foundation of your recommendations in this
section.
Leader’s Role
What are your personal strengths and areas for growth as a leader serving as a change agent and possibly implementing the District Assessment Plan you created?
What future directions do you suggest?
How would you apply your learning from our course to support personnel to implement the District Assessment Plan you created?
Conclusion
References
2-Page Handout (in Appendix)
What information will you include on your handout to be used for professional development regarding your District Assessment Plan? The handout should convey all of the required components of the District Assessment Plan.

M&A events: Ubers acquired Postmates

Part 1- How did the acquirer account for the acquisition (goodwill/gain)?
– How did the acquiree account for the acquisition (gain/loss)?
Part 2- Are there any details/disclosures about the valuation of assets & liabilities?
source: https://www.businessofapps.com/data/postmates-statistics/
Conclusion

Requirements:
– Double spaced, with 12-point Times New Roman font and a minimum of 1” margin from all sides).
– You can obtain electronic copies of annual reports from EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval; http://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html). EDGAR performs automated collection, validation, indexing, and forwarding of submissions by companies and others who are required by law to file forms with the SEC. All publicly-traded domestic companies use EDGAR to make the majority of their filings.
– You are required to find actual disclosures (news articles and SEC filings). You can find the SEC Form “425” or “8-K” after the announcement date. Example:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/41499/000116923205000340/d61995_425.htm

Analysing news

Answer BOTH sections a) and b). The second section should be more substantive.
a) News values are criteria, agreed upon but unquestioned and unexamined, that determine which events, out of the many millions that occur each day, become ‘the news’. Discuss this statement.
b) Select TWO different short news items on different topics from different media (printed newspaper/radio/television/online), published in the past three years. These can be either NZ or international news items and could be, for example, breaking news, celebrity news, political news, lifestyle news or specialist news (such as sports, business, science, or technology). Do not use long-form journalism, feature articles, broadcast current affairs or documentary.
Please provide a copy of each item as a PDF or JPEG if it’s a print or online article, or if it’s available online (any medium), a URL link.
Reflect on the type of reporting in each of the two items, analyse the news values that lie behind them, and describe their similarities or differences.
As a start, questions you may want to answer include:
What is being reported on in each item?
Describe the nature of the content of each (for example, political news, entertainment, sport).
What kind of news values do you think are contained in each item? (Refer to Week 2’s readings). Are the two similar to each other in terms of news values, or different?
Who do you think is the audience for each news report?
Which item do you think would be the more ‘shareable’, and why?
Style and Referencing: Use academic conventions in your writing, drawing on your readings to support your argument within the body of your answer, adding references (footnotes or parenthetical citations), and a bibliography at the end of your essay. We expect two or more academic references. Also cite the news publications and outlets that you are using in your analysis.