Week 2 – Discussion 2

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  • What are the gender similarities and gender differences hypotheses?
  • How does gender influence how we communicate verbally and nonverbally?
  • In your own experience, do men and women communicate differently? If so, how and why?
  • Why is it important to think about gender when thinking about communication?

Please spend at least two sentences on each of the questions.

Note: While we want you to think through your own experience, this should not be the primary basis of your response. You should use your experience to think through what you have learned in class. Think of your experience as potential evidence you can use to support or refute some claims made in the book or video.

Thoroughly address all four elements of this prompt by writing at least two to three sentences on each element. Consider copying and pasting these tasks into a word file and addressing each of them separately. Your answers should begin with an explanation of the gender similarities and different cultures hypothesis. Use the course readings at least once to help you make those points. You will need to think about both verbal and nonverbal elements and share your observations of how males and females communicate either similarly or differently. Finally, you’ll need to address the general importance of taking gender into consideration when thinking about effective communication. 

 

reference:

Bevan, J. L., & Sole, K. (2014). Making connections: Understanding interpersonal communication (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc

draw your own bohr model for dickson only

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Atomic models are useful because they allow us to picture what is inside of an atom, something we will never be able to actually see. We’re going to talk about two models, the Bohr model and the Quantum model. While we know that the Quantum model is the correct way to represent atoms, the Bohr model is still useful for a very basic understanding. Think of it as a stick figure sketch of an atom. The parts are all there, its just not quite filled in all of the way.
 
Bohr Model
The Bohr model of the atom was developed in 1914 by Niels Bohr. In this model, electrons move around the nucleus in fixed, concentric circles. Picture the planets orbiting the Sun. These circles are called energy levels and electrons must have a specific amount of energy to be in each level. The energy levels closest to the nucleus require the least amount of energy. In order for an electron to move further from the nucleus (or move up an energy level) they must gain energy. If they lose energy they fall down to an energy level closer to the nucleus. 
 
 
 
Drawing the Bohr model for an atom gives you valuable information about the atom’s valence electrons. The valence electrons—those in the outermost energy level–are the ones that determine the chemical properties of an atom. In order to draw a Bohr model you must first use the periodic table to tell you the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom. For Bohr models we usually draw what the “average” atom for that element looks like and just round the average atomic mass to a whole number and use that for the mass number. 
 
Steps for Drawing a Bohr Model:
1. Count the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons for that atom.
2. Draw the nucleus. Indicate the correct number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
3. Draw energy levels around the nucleus, starting with the energy level closest to the nucleus. Fill up each energy level before moving on to the next.
 
Each energy level in a Bohr model can only hold a specific number of electrons, as shown in the table below.
 Energy Level  Max # of electrons
 1  2
 2  8
 3 18
 4 32

 

For example, here is a Bohr model for the average oxygen atom:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here is one for phosphorus:
 
 
You try drawing one for Magnesium (Mg) and for Boron (B). Count the number of electrons on the outermost energy level to find the number of valence electrons. Check your answers by looking at the handout. 
 
Quantum Model
In 1925 the Quantum model of the atom was developed after it was determined that electrons can behave like a wave and a particle at the same time. In addition, you can’t know the precise location of an electron. Instead of traveling in orderly circles around the nucleus, we describe the electrons as existing in a three-dimensional electron cloud–a shape surrounding the nucleus. You will learn more about the Quantum model in chemistry. 
 
 
These are some of the orbital shapes possible in the first two energy levels of an atom.
 
 
 
 
Draw a Bohr model for elements with atomic numbers 1-18 (Hydrogen thru Argon). Draw each diagram neatly, clearly labeling the correct number of protons, electrons, and neutrons for each diagram. Use the average atomic mass from the periodic table for the mass number (round to the nearest whole number). These can be drawn by hand and scanned or photographed, or can be drawn electronically. Count and label the valence electrons (those in the outermost energy level) for each diagram. Upload your diagrams and the answers to the two questions below here.
 
Questions:
1. Look at your diagrams for hydrogen, lithium, and sodium. What do they all have in common? What group are these elements in on the periodic table?
 
2. Look at your diagrams for fluorine and chlorine. What do they have in common?
 

Gender Performance Assignment

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  • After studying the assigned reading, in the attached files. Sociology: The Social      Construction of Gender, considering      the concept of “gender as socially constructed,” answer the following      questions and prompts. 

A) How does media create meanings about gender? 

B) Provide examples of how this is manifested in our everyday lives. 

C) Provide a link to a commercial/ad that stereotypes gender. Even though it is natural to find humor in some of these portrayals, in what ways is this problematic. 

Also, consider that sex is a system of classification based on biology and physiology, while gender reflects the cultural meaning that is ascribed to a person’s sex, thus resulting in labels of “masculinity and femininity.” Furthermore, our biology is not distinctively male or female and a significant number of people are born “intersex” with variations in chromosomes or sexual organs. Most biological researchers agree on the estimation that intersex people are about as common as encountering someone with green eyes. It is important to understand that masculinity and femininity are not oppositional, although it seems to be portrayed so in media. In Western society (such as in the U.S. and Western Europe) we typically adhere to certain ideas and values that define masculinity and femininity as we perform the roles. What if the list was different? All of us, in honesty, could reveal that we interchange among the qualities. Take a look at the list and answer the following questions:

  

Masculinity

o strength

o dominance

o aggression

o independence

o empowerment

o active

o rational   thought

o production

o breadwinner

o subject

o outdoors

o technology

Femininity

o weakness

o submission

o compliance/vulnerability

o dependence

o disempowerment

o passive

o emotion

o consumption

o nurturer

o object

o indoors

o nature

Provide answers to the following questions or prompts in your assignment submission. 

D) How is the list being currently challenged?

E) What traits do you have that are typically considered “on the list” of the other sex? 

F) What examples do you see in your daily life of people challenging the historic list? 

G) What about examples in media of characters or people challenging the list? 

H) Finally, do you agree or disagree that gender is socially constructed? Provide evidence that backs your opinion.  

Support your responses with research from the Learning Resources. Use APA in-text citations where necessary and cite any outside sources. Create an APA Reference List or Bibliography at the end of the document. 

*PLEASE SE ATTACHED FILE WITH BETTER GUIDE LINES* 

*DUE ON FEBRUARY 23, 2019 AT 12:00PM EASTERN TIME*

WEEK 3 DISCUSSION (see attached files)

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WEEK 3 DISCUSSION

WELCOME to the discussion for WEEK 3. Please respond in complete sentences for each question, unless directed to do otherwise, demonstrating in your reply that you have read the material in order to receive full credit.

Topic 1: Fake News

This week, you watched Fake news vs real news (PBS online video):

Discussion:
Fake news is no longer a matter of the occasional hoax. There is growing evidence that fake news has the power to shape public opinion and even sway elections. As more Americans get their news online, it is increasingly vital that we as consumers know how to verify sources and spot fake news.

Questions:

1.  Explain at least two ways fake news could affect the results of future elections or may have affected the recent mid-term election?

2.  What can companies like Facebook and Snapchat do to stop users from spreading fake news? What can we, as consumers, do? What do you think would work, especially with younger users?

Topic 2: The Decline of the Newspaper Industry

This week you read “Current Popular Trends in the Newspaper Industry” by Jack Lule

Discussion:
It is clear that the newspaper industry has undergone major changes. Over the next several years, the industry will likely continue to experience a complete upheaval brought on by dwindling readership and major shifts in how individuals consume news. As newspapers scramble to find their footing in an ever-changing business, readers adapt and seek out trustworthy information in new ways.

Question #1: 
Pick a recent major national event that interests you. Then, select two papers of the six discussed in the reading and explore the differences in how those newspapers reported on the story. How does the newspaper’s audience affect the way in which a story is presented?

Posting instructions:

Please read this information extremely carefully:

· Please include the topic number and title in your subject name for each discussion throughout the course.. For instance, Topic 1: Fake News.   It has to be clear what you are answering so ensure you clearly label.

· Do not attach answers or files in discussion unless directions state to do so.

· You must respond in complete sentences for each question, unless directed to do otherwise. Ensure you answer each question within the topic as this week there are multiple questions in the topics.

· Minimum Topic Response: Posts need to be at least a 70 words,  substantive and answer all parts.. If your reply for this question is less than 70 words and not substantive, you will lose points. You can use Microsoft Word to count the words in your response to make sure you have met the requirement.

· 🙂  to indicate a smile and lol for laughter  is fine and I may use it myself from time to time in discussion.  I would give deductions for other text speak such as using “u” for “you” etc.

· Each topic must be answered in a separate post.

· Answer posted in an organized manner.

· If references are used they need to be cited appropriately. Realize that to answer substantively you may need to do research and if so reference appropriately.

· Do not in any discussions cover same topic/product/website  etc  for separate topics

· After you post   please review it to make sure it is formatted correctly and is easy to read and has no spelling errors

*IN THE ATTACHED FILES ARE THE RESOURCES FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT*

Discussion 8

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Your answers to each of these questions should be at least one paragraph (6-7 sentences) long, and it should show some thoughtful consideration regarding the matters raised in the questions.  Your total set of answers to these questions needs to be at least 200 words.  Also, when you reply to these questions, be sure to insert the letter for each question next to your answer corresponding to that question.

You will also need to reply to at least two students.  When you reply to another student, you do not need to reply to that student’s answers to every single question for this week.  You can just pick their reply to one question and reply to their answer to that question.  Your replies to other students should be at least 100 words long each.

A. Strict exclusivism is the view that there is one and only one absolutely true religion and that only the faithful of that one and only one absolutely true religion will be saved.  Several people have observed that geography is by and large the single biggest indicator of what religion one practices. For instance, if one is born in Saudi Arabia, it is highly likely that she will practice Islam; if one is born in Tibet, it is highly likely he will be a Buddhist, and so on. In light of this fact, do you think it is rational to adopt strict exclusivism? Why or why not?

B. There have been many holy and virtuous people produced by lots of different religions in the world.  Gandhi was a Hindu, while Martin Luther King Jr. was a Protestant Christian.  And the Dalai Lama is Buddhist.  Do you think that the fact that there have been many holy and virtuous people produced by lots of different religions in the world shows that strict exclusivism is false?

C. As we have noted, strict exclusivism is the view that there is one and only one absolutely true religion and that only the faithful of that one and only one absolutely true religion will be saved.  One worry that people raise with this view is that this position is intolerant and arrogant.  Do you agree with that criticism?  Why or why not?

D. Think back over all of the topics we have covered in this class.  At the end, think of the position that we studied that stands out to you as the most plausible.  Summarize that position in your own words and why you find it to be the most plausible.  Also think of the position that we studied that stands out to you as the least plausible.  Summarize that position in your own words and why you find it to be the least plausible.

Assignment 1: Innovation from Google’s Free Food Strategy

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Assignment 1: Innovation from Google’s Free Food Strategy

Due Week 4 and worth 300 points

 

Google is widely known for its workplace creativity and innovation within the technology field. Its search engine is the most extensively used search tool in the world, its data analytics are revolutionary, and it continues to raise the bar for innovation and design with Google Glass, smart watches, and mobile phones. Google has been featured in dozens of technology and business magazines.

 

Additionally, Fortune Magazine’s list of the “Best Companies to Work For 2014” has ranked Google number one (#1). This ranking is largely due to employee benefits such as free meals, dry cleaning services, video games, massage therapy, in-door gyms, shuttle services, and affordable daycare services for employees.

 

In addition to your textbook, review the following articles and videos about Google’s work culture in preparation for this assignment:

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Briefly describe Google, its mission, and its business model.
  2. Analyze the types of people that work at Google, with respect to the business culture of the organization. Indicate one to two (1-2) qualities that define a leader at Google, and determine the typical background of a Google employee.
  3. Identify two (2) examples of services or amenities that Google provides to its employees, interns, partners, and visitors. Next, examine two to three (2-3) ways in which such free services and amenities create an organizational culture that fosters creativity and innovation. Note: In the context of business, “creativity” means having the ability to conceive something new and original, including ideas, imagination, and things that are outside of the box. “Innovation” is the implementation and execution of something new, including products, technology, services, and business models.
  4. Discuss Google’s organizational culture, and determine whether or not you would prefer to work in this type of environment. Indicate whether or not Google’s company culture would help you to perform your tasks with a greater degree of creativity and innovation. Provide a rationale for your response.
  5. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 

  • Describe the primary functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, controlling) and the associated skills, tools, and theoretical approaches that can be used to accomplish these functions.
  • Explain the principal theories and the various approaches to management that have evolved over time and their application to current management situations.
  • Explain the decision-making process management uses to develop viable courses of action to a variety of management situations.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in management concepts.
  • Write clearly and concisely about management concepts using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric for this assignment.

Questions

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11) In the development of a SFAS matrix, the first step is to
A. enter the ratings of how the company’s management is responding to each of the strategic factors
B. calculate the weighted scores
C. list the most important EFAS and IFAS items
D. indicate short-term for the duration
E. enter the weights for all of the internal factors
12) The technique that illustrates how management can match the external opportunities and threats with its strengths and weaknesses to yield four sets of strategic alternatives is called a (an)
A. IFAS Table
B. EFAS Table
C. SFAS Table
D. TOWS Matrix
E. Issues Priority Matrix
13) Which strategy specifies the firm’s overall direction in terms of its general orientation toward growth, the industries or markets in which it competes, and the manner in which it coordinates activities and transfers resources among business units?
A. Corporate
B. Functional
C. Divisional
D. Organizational
E. Business
14) Continuous improvement is an operations concept developed in
A. the United States
B. Sweden
C. Japan
D. Germany
E. Canada
15) The process by which a firm approaches its cross-border activities and those of competitors, and plans to approach them in the future, is called
A. staging
B. international strategy
C. competitive strategy
D. cross-border configuration
16) What question must managers ask concerning the relationship between economic logic and international strategy?
A. Which geographic areas will we enter?
B. How does our international strategy contribute to the economic logic of our business and corporate strategies?
C. How does being international make our products more attractive to our customers?
D. Which international market-entry strategies will we use?
17) Which strategy is developed to pull together the various activities and competencies of each department so that corporate and business unit performance improves and resource productivity is maximized?
A. Business strategy
B. Competitive strategy
C. Generic strategy
D. Enterprise strategy
E. Functional strategy
18) The strategy that deals with product and process innovation and improvement is known as a ________ strategy.
A. marketing
B. R&D
C. operations
D. financial
E. human resource management
19) The hiring of new people with new skills, firing of people with inappropriate or substandard skills, and/or training existing employees to learn new skills are included the process of
A. training
B. staffing
C. structuring
D. operating
E. financing
20) The strategy implementation tool used to determine what actions are going to be taken, by whom, during what time frame, and with what expected results is called a(n)
A. mission statement
B. action plan
C. MBO
D. TQM
E. succession plan

Illustration Paragraph

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 Write an Illustration Paragraph (5 – 7 sentences).

Why attending a community college is right for me.

 

ENG 0113 (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeForm Topic Sentence or Thesis Statement about a Given Issue
20.0 ptsWell-constructed topic/thesis sentence is made about a given issue

16.0 ptsA somewhat convincing topic/thesis is made about a given topic or issue

12.0 ptsTopic/thesis sentence is vague or poorly constructed

8.0 ptsTopic sentence/thesis has been attempted. *Written as a fragment or run-on.

4.0 ptsNo topic/thesis sentence has been stated.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganize and Connect Major Ideas Logically (Use of a pre-writing activity)
20.0 ptsOrganization is so clear that the reader knows at all times what the purposej is and how the writer intends to accomplish it.

16.0 ptsOrganization is clear though lacking full clarity and coherence.

12.0 ptsOrganization is evident but not effective.–pre-writing incomplete

8.0 ptsOrganization is unclear. –pre-writing is missing–under written

4.0 ptsThe paragraph lacks a beginning, middle, and/or end.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite a Variety of Sentence Structures.
20.0 ptsThe writing displays a variety of sentence structures. Sentences reflect student’s mastery of language.

16.0 ptsThe writing contains a variety of sentence structures; however, content lacks cohesion

12.0 ptsThe writing contains a variety of sentence structures with isolated errors (fragments and run-ons)

8.0 ptsThe writing lacks a variety of sentence structures with significant errors (fragments and run-ons)

4.0 ptsThe writing contains excessive sentence structure errors.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExpress Ideas in the Clearest Form of Standard English
20.0 ptsFree of errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage. Collegiate level vocabulary is used throughout the writing.

16.0 ptsMinor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage.

12.0 ptsIsolated errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage. Clarity and credibility are reduced.

8.0 ptsGrammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage errors are frequent.

4.0 ptsGrammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage are severely deficient.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWord Process Document According to MLA Guidelines.
20.0 ptsWork meets MLA guidelines.

16.0 ptsWriting displays adequate format with isolated/minor oversights.

12.0 ptsDocument has 2-3 areas with significantt format errors.

8.0 ptsMakes attempt to follow format guidelines with difficulty.

4.0 ptsMakes no attempt to follow format guidelines.
20.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0

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Kudler’s recommended e-commerce solution

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The 8- to 10-page written analysis for Kudler’s recommended e-commerce solution.

 

Finalize a prototype of how this might work for a buyer.

 

 

 

 

 

Review the following information:

 

The assignments for this course require you to design and develop a website about your profession, hobbies, or interests. The site must consist of 3 to 5 web pages. Your target audience will be other professionals in your field or potential employers. Your site must demonstrate the following characteristics:

 

Effective file management

 

Accurate and functional markup code

 

Effective and functional navigation

 

Effective application of design elements

 

 

 

Refine and finalize your website to include the following:

 

Use metadata to increase accessibility and search engine optimization.

 

Add a simple web form-such as an order form, a subscription to a newsletter, or a request for contact.

 

Use a table to structure the form elements.

 

 

 

Apply JavaScript® to validate the form.

 

Finalize a navigation system.

 

Test for functionality and usability.

 

 

 

Check your HTML code using the Markup Validation Service on the W3C® website, prior to submitting your web page(s). A link to this site may be found in the Materials tab on your student website.

 

 

Submit all website files in a compressed folder

Distributing Company sells small appliances to hardware stores

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Comprehensive Problem | Bailey Distributing Company sells small appliances to hardware stores in the southern California area. Michael Bailey, the president of the company, is thinking about changing the credit policies offered by the firm to attract customers away from competitors. The current policy calls for a 1/10, net 30, and the new policy would call for a 3/10, net 50. Currently 40 percent of Bailey customers are taking the discount, and it is anticipated that this number would go up to 50 percent with the new discount policy. It is further anticipated that annual sales would increase from a level of $200,000 to $250,000 as a result of the change in the cash discount policy. The increased sales would also affect the inventory level. The average inventory carried by Bailey is based on a determination of an EOQ. Assume unit sales of small appliances will increase from 20,000 to 25,000 units. The ordering cost for each order is $100, and the carrying cost per unit is $1 (these values will not change with the discount). The average inventory is based on EOQ/2. Each unit in inventory has an average cost of $6.50. Cost of goods sold is equal to 65 percent of net sales; general and administrative expenses are 10 percent of net sales, and interest payments of 12 percent will be necessary only for the increase in the accounts receivable and inventory balances. Taxes will equal 25 percent of before-tax

 Income

. a. Compute the accounts receivable balance before and after the change in the cash discount policy. Use the net sales (Total sales – Cash discounts) to determine the average daily sales and the accounts receivable balances.

b. Determine EOQ before and after the change in the cash discount policy. Translate this into average inventory (in units and dollars) before and after the change in the cash discount policy.

c. Complete the income statement. |

 | | Before Policy Change | After Policy Change |

 | Net sales (sales – cash discounts) | | |

 | Cost of goods sold | | |

 | Gross profit | | |

 | General and administrative expense | | |

 | Operating profit | | |

 | Interest on increase in accounts receivable

   and inventory (12%) | | |

 | Income before taxes | | |

 | Taxes | | |

 | Income after taxes | | |

 

 | d. Should the new cash discount policy be utilized? Briefly comment. |