1. Describe specific steps an employer should take to prevent and
address sexual harassment in the workplace. In your response, include
each of the following four concepts: Zero tolerance, prevention,
investigation and resolution (use details from the assigned reading to
support your statements in every posting).
2. Describe four advantages of an in-house dispute resolution plan
(use details from the assigned reading to support your statements in
every posting).
3. Describe some workplace surveillance practices commonly used in
HRT organizations, and the four factors used to determine if monitoring
employees is legal. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
electronic monitoring of employees at work? Integrate evidence from the
assigned reading in every posting.
Required Readings for this assignment: McCutcheon, Russell T. Studying
Religion: An Introduction, Second Edition. New York: Routledge, 2019.
Assignment: McCutcheon
outlines three common approaches to definition: essentialist, functionalist,
and family resemblance. In your assignment, outline the disadvantages of each
approach in the context of studying religion.
Your thesis should read something like this: “According
to McCutcheon, each of the three common approaches to definition has disadvantages.
In what follows, I outline each approach and identify a key disadvantage in the
context of the study of religion…”
Details: your paper should include an introduction
(your thesis statement and a description of your paper), a section on essentialism,
functionalism, and family resemblance, and a conclusion. Each approach and
disadvantage should be about 1 page. The introduction and conclusion should
take up the remainder of your paper (4 pages in total). Use subheadings if it
makes it easier to organize.
The point: I want you to show me that you
understand the cost of using a particular strategy of definition. Listing
advantages is sometimes easy, it is more difficult to express awareness that any
particular approach to studying something comes with a price. As Smith says, “without
the experience of riding hell bent for leather on one’s presuppositions, one is
allowed to feel that methods have no real consequences and no entailments”
(126).
How will this assignment be marked? I
will be looking for accuracy, comprehension, and concision in terms of the
content. I will be looking for a well organized and clear argument in terms of the
form. Proper use of Chicago is required.
Aim of
assignment: demonstration of your writing and
comprehension skills; practice writing in essay form; practice using Chicago style
for citations.
Responses to Other Students: Review the opposing thread comments.
Respond to at least two of your classmates in the opposing thread with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Sarah Ramos
Dodd-Frank Act applies regulations on financial industries. It’s done to prevent collapse of major financial institutions. The act implemented major rules of regulation to avoid another recession. Banks are regulated and require people that are trying to get a home be able to prove that they can pay the loan before they get approved. Banks were using people’s money to set risky bets. Due to this act stocks are up. Sarbanes-Oxley Act is a set of laws that were placed due to financial statement fraud. It helped bring back investors confidence by applying new rules. Increased prison time for white-collar crimes. Evaluation of internal controls of a company’s finances are being done. Companies have audit committees that are not employed by the company.
Dodd-Frank act should be flexible as t markets are up again and banks should be trusted again to be riskier with stocks. All the regulations don’t mean that everyone is safe. Historically, National commercial banks showed is that the ratio of net income to assets were stable. There were huge changes in equity to assets but the rate of return was not impacted. The risk of default can still occur. Sarbanes-Oxley requests transparencies. It is a lot of pressure and requires lots of additional add on’s such as auditors, new Jasmine Vega
etc.
Hartung, A. (2015, August 16). Regulations Work: Benefits Of SOX And Dodd- Frank. www. Forbes.Com. https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamhartung/2015/08/16/regulations-work-benefits-of-sox-and-dodd-frank/?sh=bb365df11574
(n.d.). The Laws That Govern the Securities Industry. www.Investor.Gov. https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/role-sec/laws-govern-securities-industry
I am for the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. From my understanding the board members were not doing their job. If you have a job at this level and you are “checking out” and not paying attention to what is going on then you absolutely deserve to be replaced. One should take pride in doing a great job. Passing the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could not have come at a better time. Companies (directors) should be held accountable for their actions and plentalized accordingly.
I am NOT for it. I cannot agree with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act because this will allow companies to be more creative when it comes to falsifying documents. And for the right price the third party companies doing the overview could easily turn a blind eye. Although these laws were put into place for our forever changing world, our technology has also adapted.
One great example on why I do not agree with the SOX is because small businesses possibly can take a hard hit. They are now liable for any incidents. Soxlaw.com says, “So when the increased audit fee of SOX compliances is increased, ask yourself if your business can afford to pay $10,000 a day due to a data breach. ”
I remember reading about the Dodd-Frank Act (passed 2010). What I also remember is many people lost their homes because they could not afford to live in their home that was sold to them in hopes of bringing the economy back from the 2007-2008 crisis. So many homes were foreclosed.
Wells Fargo Bank was in deep trouble and ended up having to be bailed out. Rollingstone says, “Basically, Wells Fargo screwed the FHA and HUD by mass-approving loans without regard for whether they were defective or not.” Following the LA times, When Wells Fargo discovered problems with the loans, it failed to notify HUD, which administers the FHA program, as required, the suit said. The action alleges more than 10 years of misconduct. The extremely poor quality of Wells Fargo’s loans was a function of management’s nearly singular focus on increasing the volume of FHA originations – and the bank’s profits – rather than on the quality of the loans being originated,” Bharara’s office said in a statement. If there is a will, there is a way. We know doubtedly need to keep up with changes, however changes should only be made if we can also spruce up, “security” with it.
References
The pros and cons of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (2021)
https://www.soxlaw.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-sarbanes-oxley-act/
Matt Taibbi OCTOBER 10, 2012
Assignment Content
The complex interrelationships among individuals, groups, and institutions means American society will always face social issues. Individuals and groups often look to their leaders to provide guidance as they choose what to believe or how to respond to the issues they face.
Leaders are found in nearly all institutions in society. To effectively guide people toward solutions and actions that lead to social change, leaders need to gather information and communicate their recommendations. Sociological theories can help leaders understand and explain issues to others in ways that promote solutions and lead to social change.
This assignment sets out a scenario in which you hope to lead others in solving social issues. You’ll use valid information and your knowledge of sociological theory to support your perspective.
Before you begin, look at the assignment rubric so you’re aware of the requirements, and be sure to reach out to your instructor if you have any questions.
Scenario:
You have been nominated as a candidate for a leadership position on your city’s council. The selection committee has asked you to present your thoughts on local social issues at an upcoming community meeting. They have provided a list of social challenges and have asked candidates to talk about their perspectives.
To prepare to talk with the council, take the following steps:
Select 1 sociological theory that best reflects your view on the social issues listed. You will use this theory as you discuss the social issues in your community.
Select 2 topics below:
1 social problem related to health or education in your community
1 social problem related to crime and social justice in your community
1 social problem associated with a type of inequality in your community: economic, age, race/ethnicity, gender, or sexual inequality
For each topic you select, do the following:
Identify the topic you selected and summarize why it represents a social problem in your community.
Identify the sociological theory you selected and discuss how you would apply that theory to a proposed solution for each problem.
Select 1 format for your remarks:
A written speech of 700 to 1050 words that addresses your selected topics and responses
A recorded video of 4 to 7 minutes addressing your selected topics and responses
Note: You do not have to read the question prompts in your video, but you may. If you read the question prompts, that does not count toward the video time.
Write or record your speech in response to these topics.
Include information from reliable, factual sources to support your remarks. Refer to this week’s learning activities for guidance. You can find information from the U.S. Census Bureau about the population and economy in each state by scrolling down the page of Data Profiles.
The first paragraph should be the introduction part. The goal of this essay is to provide a sample of what types of questions is given, as well as how to answer them in a sample paper. Typically, the section of the paper would involve directly answering the questions provided. The answers should be writen in prose. Lastly, the conclusion should serve as a way to quickly summarise any last points and provide context to how the goal of the essay was reached. The pdf having questions is provided below.
Recommend a Responsible and Viable Energy Policy You Feel Should be Adopted in the USA (Sustainable as Possible) (Compare 2020 Actual Usage With Target Years 2030, 2040, 2050) (72 Points Possible; 18% of Total Grade This Semester)
First; Identify/Estimate the Current Energy % Usage Mix by Category (Fossil Fuels by Type, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Wind, Geothermal, Others) for the USA in 2020 (MS Word Table or Pie Chart Graphics Mandatory) (8 points) (11.1%) (This is NOT just for electricity generation; consider cars, planes, ships, trucks, and trains that mostly do not use electricity to operate)
Next; Determine the Optimal Future Energy % Usage Mix by Category (Fossil Fuels by Type, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, Wind, Others Like H2 for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles) for the USA in Years 2030, 2040, and 2050 (MS Word Table or Pie Chart Graphics Mandatory) (The Mix Must be Feasible; 100% of Any One Source is NOT Feasible/Realistic) (16 points) (22.2%)
Finally; Provide Rationale Why We Should Increase the Reliance Upon Some Types of Energy and Decrease Reliance Upon Other Types of Energy in the Next 30 Years (Discuss Pros & Cons; Consider Economic Efficiency and Environmental Impact of Each Source); Address Both Economic (20 points) (27.8%) and Environmental Factors (16 points) (22.2%) Influencing Your Predicted Mix; Provide Back-Up/Comparison Statistics to Support Your Energy Mix Proposal: Cost of Generation per MWh in 2020/30/40/2050; Dealing With the Intermittency Issues of Solar and Wind; Job Benefits of Each Source; Green House Gas Emissions Per Source During Electricity Generation; Hidden Emissions Related to Toxic Mining of Rare Earth Metals, and Disposal of Solar Panels and Electric Car Batteries
Identify Changes Required by Corporate America in the Future (3 points) (4.2%)
Identify Changes Required by American Consumers in the Future (3 points) (4.2%)
Identify the Role the Government Should Play to Optimize the Future Mix
– Should Existing Energy-Related Regulations be Changed or New Regulations Introduced? Which Regulations and to Do What? (3 points) (4.2%)
– Should United States Government Subsidies be Given to Assist Development of New Energy Sources? What Potential Emerging Energy Technologies Should Subsidies be Given for? (3 points) (4.2%)
Identify Sources/References With a Bibliography at the End of the Paper; the Bibliography Will Not Count As Part of Your Page Count; Use the APA Method to Cite References (Graphics, Tables, and Bibliography Not Part of Page Count)
This is a research paper about Starbucks’ strategic plan.
Definition of Strategic Plan – a plan that includes the major goals, objectives, and action steps of the organization into a comprehensive document. This plan is a long-term plan that may be for a period of three to five years. There are different parts of a strategic plan, which includes vision, mission, goals, objectives, and strategies, which may be referred to as action steps.
Strategic Planning – a process that identifies goals, objectives, and strategies used to move the organization toward its vision. The planning process also reviews resource allocation to meet specific objectives. This process is a continuous one that assesses where the organization is and where it expects to be in the future.
The Paper Template ( The paper content should include the following):
Abstract
The abstract ranges from 150 – 250 words The abstract is a single paragraph and is not indented The abstract should describe what the reader will learn when they read the paper The next section (Introduction) starts on the top of page 3.
Introduction
This section should start on the top of page 3. Here you will introduce the organization that you are analyzing. General information (eg, information normally found in an organizational profile) should be included here, to include the time period addressed by the strategic plan.
Mission
xxx
Vision Statement
xxxx
Values Statement
xxx
Goals
xxxx
Objectives
xxxx
Strategies
xxx
Overall Analysis of the Strategic Plan
xxxx
Starbucks SWOT Analysis
xxxx
Recommendations for Improving The Strategic Plan
xxxx
Conclusion
Your conclusion shall start on page 9 or 10. Items not discussed on the previous pages should not appear in the conclusion. The following section is the References section. It starts on the top of its own page and should start no later than page 11.
References
Be Sure To Indent The Reference And Utilize The Correct Format for the Type of Source You Are Citing.
Please be sure to also cite the three sources in the attachments in the article, thank you.
1. Discuss the professional nurse’s role in health promotion activities. (PO 1 and 2)
3. Discuss health promotion, illness prevention, health maintenance, health restoration, and rehabilitation in
relation to the nurse’s role in working with various populations. (PO 1, 2, and 8)
7. Identify health promotion strategies throughout the life span. (PO 1, 2, and 4)
discuss the relationship between theater (Noh theatre), religion, and philosophy as aspects of the development of the Humanities throughout history.
Remember, this is about the evidence. So identify your sources. You can do it any way that works for you, as long as I can see the source.
Please read below instructions, this is a case study of Chapter 5 of the textbook
PHI1635 Biomedical Ethics: Assignment Week 3
Case Study: Chapter 5
Objective: The students will complete a Case
study tasks that contribute the opportunity to produce and apply the thoughts
learned in this and previous coursework to examine a real-world scenario. This
scenario will illustrate through example the practical importance and
implications of various roles and functions of a long-term care settings. As a
result of this assignment, students will be better able to comprehend, scrutinize
and assess respectable superiority and performance by all institutional
employees.
ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES (10%):
Students will critically
measure the readings from Chapter 5 in your textbook. This assignment is
planned to help you examination, evaluation, and apply the readings and strategies
to your of a long-term care settings
You need to read the PowerPoint Presentation assigned for week 3 and develop a
3-4 page paper reproducing your understanding and capability to apply the readings
to your long-term care settings. Each paper must be typewritten with 12-point
font and double-spaced with standard margins. Follow APA Style 7th edition
format when referring to the selected articles and include a reference page.
EACH
PAPER SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Introduction (25%) Provide a
brief synopsis of the meaning (not a description) of each Chapter and articles
you read, in your own words that will apply to the case study presented.
2. Your Critique (50%)
Case study: Patient-Centered Care: Case Studies on End of Life in
elderly
Background
Ms. L is an 87-year-old
African American woman who was diagnosed with vulvar cancer at the beginning of
2017. She is also HIV-positive. By the time Ms. L engaged in care, the cancer
had proliferated quite quickly in the setting of a compromised immune system.
Upon discovery of the Stage 4 cancer, doctors recommended a dose of radiation
and chemotherapy. However, during the course of this episode Ms. L was
struggling with substance use. During her hospitalization, she tested positive
for a number of substances, including heroin and cocaine. As a result, care
providers had many discussions about pain management and which pain medications
could be given to her. She was not on methadone treatment maintenance at first,
so she was self-medicating to address her pain. While Ms. L wanted to seek help
for her addiction to substances, some of the traditional models were not
appropriate given the magnitude of her physical issues. There were expectations
that she would get into outpatient treatment but she did not follow through, primarily
because it was difficult for her to tolerate being in groups for long periods.
(Given the location of her cancer, she could not sit upright for long periods
or on the bus for transportation.) Ultimately, Lawanda Williams, Director of
Housing Services at Health Care for the Homeless in Baltimore, Maryland, and
her team were able to provide Ms. L with transportation and cab vouchers so she
could access the full course of radiation that doctors had recommended. Her
pain was never well controlled, because her physician refused to prescribe her
any pain medications, due to the magnitude of her substance use. The radiation
center gave her Percocet while she was there but would not give her anything
that could not be directly supervised. After treatment, they sent her home with
prescriptions for Tylenol and instructions to return and follow up with pain
management teams, which she was unable to do because of her difficulties with
transportation and sitting. Ms. L completed radiation and is in a period of holding
to assess effectiveness of the initial course of radiation, but she still does
not have a prescription for her significant pain and, as a result, continues to
use substances to manage her pain. Ms. Williams observes, “I have been able to
see how managing withdrawal and managing substance abuse in the context of a
palliative care treatment plan does not always exist for patients experiencing
homelessness. She does not fit very neatly into any mainstream treatment
model.”
CASE STUDY CHALLENGE:
1. Harm reduction:
How can care providers best advocate for a harm reduction approach while
seeking to deliver palliative care services, including hospice care?
2. What ethical arguments can you
make base on the case study?
3. Why do you think that long-term
care and palliative care insurance lacks of popularity among older Americans.
3. Conclusion (15%)
Briefly summarize your thoughts &
conclusion to your critique of the case study and provide a possible outcome for
Aging in America base on Health ethics Context?
Evaluation will be
based on how clearly you respond to the above, in particular:
a) The clarity with
which you critique the case study;
b) The depth, scope,
and organization of your paper; and,
c) Your conclusions,
including a description of the impact of these Case study on any Health Care
Setting.
