The DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The student will post one thread of at least 400 words.
For each thread, students
must support their assertions with at least two scholarly citations in current
Turabian format. Each reply must incorporate at least one scholarly citation in
current Turabian format. Any sources cited must have been published within the
last five years. Acceptable sources include the course textbooks and materials,
academic journals,
and the Bible.
Also remember Proper
documentation use of (footnote is importance throughout in this class) of the
source of the idea. A specific content reference always means a footnote with a
specific page reference that points to the key idea that you are analyzing and
reflecting upon.
Most of your discussion
should find some basis in the Scriptures. So, most of your paragraphs should
contain biblical ideas with proper reference support.
Note: Your assignment
will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
I’m using this book. There where you find all the chapters:
Humanitarian Intelligence A prcatitioner’s guide to Crisis analysis and project design.
By: Anderj Zwitter
Author: admin
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“Integrating Humanitarian Intelligence and Biblical Principles for Effective Crisis Management”
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Title: Understanding Cultural Relativism through James Rachels’ “The Challenge of Cultural Relativism”
Reading Assignment #5, “The challenge of Cultural Relativism” by
James Rachels
Section 2.1
1. What is the main point that Rachels makes in this section? What is one example he
gives to illustrate this point?
Section 2.2
2. Rachels lists many different interpretations of cultural relativism might mean. How many interpretations does he state?
Section 2.3
3. One version of the cultural differences argument that Rachels describes is this:
The Eskimos see nothing wrong with infanticide, whereas Americans believe infanticide is immoral.
Therefore, infanticide is neither objectively right nor objectively wrong. It is merely a matter of opinion,
which varies from culture to culture.
What is the problem with this argument, according to Rachels?
Section 2.4
4. What are two examples of moral practices that seem better than opposing moral practices?
Section 2.5
5. Eskimos sometimes engage in infanticide (killing infants), while in the U.S. this is considered immoral. Does this show that Eskimos and those in the U.S. have different morals (according to Rachels)? Explain.
Section 2.6
6. What is the main point of this section? What are the three examples Rachels gives to support this point?
Section 2.7
7. Which cultural practice does Rachels discuss in this section? According to cultural relativism, was it objectively right to grant asylum to Fauziya Kassindja? Do you think it was right to grant Fauziya Kassindja asylum?
Is There a Culture-Neutral Standard of Right and Wrong? (Don’t answer this question. It’s the title of the section.)
8. What universal standard might be used to evaluate whether excision is a good cultural practice, according to Rachels?
Why, Despite All This, Thoughtful People May Be Reluctant to Criticize Other Cultures.
9. Rachels gives three final reasons someone might still want to be a cultural relativist. Which of the three do you find the most compelling? How does Rachels respond to it? -
Title: The Power of Everyday Forms of Resistance in Shaping the Self and Society The concept of the self is a complex and ever-changing one. It is the individual’s understanding of their own identity, shaped by their experiences, beliefs, and
Step one
Answer the following questions in full. Remember that your responses should be as tangible as possible, meaning that your application of concepts (like self or everyday forms of resistance) should include real-life descriptions from society written in such a way that your reader can visualize (i.e., pinpoint, further research, relate to, etc.) what you are describing.
What is the self? How does the self change over time?
What is meant by everyday forms of resistance? Define the concept (you can use your previous assignment here) by sharing an experience about how you (or someone else you know) engaged in everyday forms of resistance within a social institution apart of your or their life. Why did you (or they) do this and what was the outcome for your (or their) sense of self?
Although it may appear to be a micro-level concept, end your post by theorizing about how everyday forms of resistance can lead to more macro-level (social/structural) changes (note: this is something we will explore in more depth next week). Do so by bringing in ideas from this week’s lessons on work, identity negotiations, etc. (so many creative ways you can go about this).
Step Two
In at least 300 words, rewrite your answers to the above question by using them as guides to formulate a critical analytical essay.Links to an external site. -
“Reshaping Black Brilliance: A Comparative Analysis of Afrofuturism and Pan-Afrikan Pedagogy”
Your essay must produce a comparative analysis dealing with any subjects we have covered throughout the quarter. Your essay must establish a clear thesis, produce your analysis of the thesis or main points of the text, and engage in a comparative analysis of the material. It might be helpful to refer back to your critical reviews and think about the reading you found most interesting, and look at the comparative analysis you produced. You will be graded on how well you work through your comparative analysis. The task is to work critically and rigorously to establish your comparative analysis.
First,Answer 2 essay prompts:
1. Statement of your Comparative:A single sentence detailing the two text that will inform your comparative. Your comparative statement should articulate how you seek to engage in said comparative.
2. For Essay Prompt Two: Please give your abstract for your essay, an abstract is a brief paragraphsummary of the main points, hypothesis and theories of an essay. Another way to think about it, if your essay is the feature film, your abstract will serve as the film’s trailer, designed to get the reader interested in the what the whole essay will be about. See a sample abstract below…
Reshaping Black Brilliance:
Towards The Development and Implementation of a Pan Afrikan Pedagogy
Abstract
The academic experience of Afrikan students is constantly perceived through deficit paradigms. Reshaping Black Brilliance is informed by the axiom that the academic experience of Afrikan students should be grounded in the richness and complexities of Afrikan culture, as opposed to the deficit paradigms. This project proposes to reimagine the possibilities of academic success for Afrikan students through an afrofuturistic methodological approach intended to highlight and bring out the brilliance of Afrikan students. This work contributes to the growing discourse on Afrikan education by focusing on Afrikan spiritual systems like ritual and rites-of-passage to approximate their pedagogical value.
Sentence Breakdown of Abstract:
Sentence 1: Statement of the comparative.
Sentence 2: How your essay seeks to engage said comparative.
Sentence 3: Your hypothesis for your essay.
Sentence 4: The significance/importance of your essay.
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“Exploring Human Resource Leadership: An Informational Interview with a Practicing Leader” Title: The Impact of Technology on Modern Business Practices
Introduction
Human resource leaders
have the unique title and role in an organization. One important way to learn
about leadership is to learn from conversations with, and observations of,
practicing leaders. This balances academic theory with the practical applications
of experienced human resource leaders.
Learning from others is
a key tool in the development of leaders. While textbooks and publications can
advise you, they cannot replace the experiential information from others. The
focus of this assignment is understanding leadership from the human resource
perspective. In this assignment, you will conduct an informational interview
with a human resource professional and write a paper discussing your findings
from that interview. The assignment focuses on understanding your interviewee’s
perspective on the human resource leadership role and evaluating the
information obtained from this interview as you consider your approach to human
resource leadership.
Scenario
You work in the Human
Resources department and your goal is to be promoted to higher levels of
leadership in the human resource profession. In order to understand how you
need to develop your skills for advanced leadership positions, you decide to
conduct an informational interview with a human resource leader.
Leadership Development Challenge
For this leadership
development challenge, you will conduct an informational interview that focuses
on a human resource leader whose primary role is being a strategic partner to
people and organizations from a human resource capacity. This interview will
balance the academic theories addressed in your Week 2 assignment with the
practical applications of experienced human resource leaders.
Your quest for the
practical side of human resource leadership should include the following
elements:
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Learn about a human resource leader’s role and the challenges and opportunities
they face as a leader and as a manager.
· Analyze the ways in which a
leader influences people and organizations as a strategic partner.
After
conducting your interview you will summarize your findings and incorporate
ideas from your interview into your personal understanding of leadership.
Instructions
Conduct
an informational interview with a human resource professional in which you
explore the leadership side of human resources.
Write a 4–5 page paper
which outlines your informational interview with a human resource leader.
Explain the leader’s role and unique perspectives of human resource leadership.
You will also analyze how this advises you on your own perspectives of being an
effective human resource leader. Your paper should be well organized and cover
the following elements.
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Introduction.
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Describe the leader’s
position and role in the human resource function.
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Examine the leader’s
philosophy and approach for being an effective leader and strategic partner. Be
sure your interview covers the following facets of leadership and management:
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The challenges and
opportunities of the interviewee as a human resource leader, and how that
differs from their role as a human resource manager.
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The leader’s approach to
influencing people and organizations as a strategic partner.
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The leader’s advice for
being an effective leader.
Analyze how the leader applies leadership theories to support human
resource outcomes. Be sure to cover the following elements.
How theories of leadership did or could apply to the interviewee’s
role and responsibilities.
How theories of leadership resonate with you after the interview.
Analyze how key interview findings inform your own personal
philosophy of human resource leadership.
How do insights from the interview connect to your own leadership
behavior?
How do insights from the interview impact your leadership
development journey?
Conclusion.
Additional Requirements
· Length: 4–5 typed,
double-spaced pages, plus the cover and resources pages.
o The first page should be a
cover sheet with your name, the course number, assignment title, and date. No
other information is required on this page.
o The last page should be the
reference list.
· Organization: Make sure your
assignment writing is well organized, using headings and subheadings to
organize content for the reader.
· Resources: Use 2–3 references
and include both trade publications and peer-reviewed articles to support your
assertions with data and in-text citations.
· APA formatting: Resources and in-text
citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
· Written communication:
Develop flow with organizational tactics which recognize
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The Elusive Nature of Traumatic Memory: A Comprehensive Literature Review
LITERATURE REVIEW IS ON THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH QUESTION
Why do we experience a loss of memory during / after trauma?
For this choice you will complete a thorough literature review on a topic of your choosing. Your topic can be on anything related to the broad field of Cognitive Psychology. You will need to be as specific as possible so that the paper is not overwhelming. All topics should be approved
The goal is to select a topic that interests you and then to conduct library and online research to learn as much about the topic as possible. You will then communicate your findings back to me through your written literature review. As should be intuitive, a literature review should attempt to synthesize all published research related to a given topic (i.e., it reviews the literature). To wit, literature reviews most often culminate with a tentative research proposal for a new study to be conducted on the topic. As such, it is best to begin your research with a specific question about human behavior that might be answered through a new study. For example, how do humans use memory for prior experiences when interpreting complex visual stimuli (i.e., how does our past help us figure out what we are looking at now?). Absolutely no quotations are allowed! (Minimum of 10 research articles must be used)
Completing this assignment will require you to use numerous research journals (both empirical and review) and possibly your textbook. Utmost care should be taken to avoid plagiarism (i.e., if it was not your original insight or language, cite the original). That being said, this paper is to be written by you, the student, and not by the authors of your sources
There is no formal requirement for sections to this paper. That is, you can structure the paper similar to a long introduction section from an empirical research article. If you choose to implement section headers, please be careful to do so only when necessary and useful and do so according to APA style.
When searching for a topic it may help to browse the contents of the textbook and ask yourself what questions you might have about the various topics we will cover in the class. Here are some examples to help get you started:
How does our attention system work to allow us to multi‐task in a modern environment, such as driving a car while talking on a cell phone? How did this system evolve?
What do people with synesthesia demonstrate about the way we perceive stimuli around us as recognizable patterns?
Do different parts of our brains perceive different aspects of vision (e.g., color vs. motion)?
Are categories of naturally occurring phenomenon (e.g., colors) the same across all cultures?
What are the components of working memory?
How does learning two languages as a child effect your scores on standardized tests?
Be creative and do not just use the examples that I provided. Think about what interests you most as that will make this the best paper for you to write and for me to read. Come up with several possible questions that interest you and I will help to guide you in the best direction in terms of available research and depth of topic. -
“The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Adult Mental Health: A Psychological Perspective”
i need help writing a paper in psychology. I am attaching the instructions and the rubric. It is to be APA format
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“Colonial Policies of Great Britain and France in the Middle East: A Comparative Analysis of Control Patterns in Egypt and Iraq”
The assignment is an essay (10 pages long) that answers this:
Compare the colonial policies of Great Britain and France in the Middle East; Choose one country under French rule and one under British rule and analyze the colonial control patterns while highlighting the similarities and differences.
I need a title page + 10 pages.
the deadline is very short.
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Leadership Development Plan: Integrating Learnings from the PLS Course and MBA Journey
PART 1 – refresh/edit Module 1 PLS (submitted 3/3) as appropriate 1.5 pts
What does leadership mean to you? How would you define yourself as a leader?
Consider your “Personal Mindset Assessment” results. What learnings did you get that will help you as you develop as a leader?
PART 2 – refresh/edit Module 2 PLS (submitted 3/3) as appropriate 1.5 pts
You’ve been introduced to the concept of mindfulness. What role can a practice of mindfulness play in your leadership development? What could this look like?
Now overlap the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ). How does EQ impact the effectiveness of a leader? How can you personally increase your EQ? PART 3 – refresh/edit Module 3 PLS (submitted 4/14) as appropriate 1.5 pts (be sure to attach your LCP graph when you submit)
Reflect on your Leadership Circle Profile results from Module 2. Which Reactive Tendencies (bottom half of LCP circle) of yours do you believe you need to focus on? Explain.
What actions can you take to help address your reactive tendencies (from your LCP) that you shared in question 1? Be specific in defining your actions and consider relating them to situations as appropriate. Keep in mind the concepts we’ve explored: receiving feedback or coaching, listening deeply, shifting your mindset, etc.
PART 4 – refresh/edit Module 4 PLS (submitted 4/14) as appropriate 1.5 pts
Consider the feedback you have given and received in recent weeks. What have you learned about your strengths and challenges in your feedback skill level? What do you need to continue to develop?
Reflect on the concepts of power and influence. Briefly discuss your perspective on your current level of power and influence in your work and life. Is this level satisfactory to you? How may your response tie into you being in an MBA program? (Note: for the final PLS paper, you will integrate many of the topics from this class and discuss your MBA journey). PART 5 – Integration 5 pts (again, be sure to attach your LCP graph (the circle) when you submit your paper)
Thoughtfully integrate your learnings from all aspects of this class. Create your leadership development plan that includes your reasoning. If you want (you don’t need to), you can create your plan using a tabular format. Here is a table format example that was created by a former student LDP example for final PLS.pdf
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PART 6 – Making the most of your MBA 2 pts
How will you maximize this MBA journey? For example: interview someone inside and outside my org for every class, or meet 2 new people in every class
PART 7 – Questions to consider 2 pts
What questions do you want to carry forward and revisit regularly? For example: “What tendencies show up when I am under stress? How can I navigate the situation more skillfully when this occurs? What strengths will help me do that?”
Criteria
Your papers will be evaluated based on: How thorough you are in describing your responses to the question prompts
How well you integrate course concepts
How reflective the paper is of your own thinking and analysis (vs. simply restating or paraphrasing others’ ideas), and The extent to which the style, formatting, and writing is clear and professional.
Be sure to submit the LCP graph and use references if appropriate. Your paper will be evaluated based on how well you answered these questions and the overall quality of content. Final papers will be 12 -15 pages in length and include all the “Part” sections listed above (1-7).
All papers will be double-spaced, using 12-point font and 1-inch margins. Microsoft Word is the preferred format. You must follow APA writing guidelines -
“Analyzing Portfolio Performance: A Sector-Based Approach”
To answer the questions in Part 1, you’ll use the information provided about the portfolio in the table below. The portfolio is broken out by sectors and shows the investor’s portfolio’s weighting and performance and the S&P 500’s weighting and performance in each sector. The final column shows the individual investments’ overall contributions to the portfolio. Note that an investment can underperform the S&P and still have a positive contribution to the portfolio based on the difference in weighting.