How did the populist and progressive movements bring about an overall more democratic culture in politics, gender roles, and the economy?

1. How did the populist and progressive movements bring about an overall more democratic culture in politics, gender roles, and the economy? 2. Why did the post-WWI years bring economic growth and cultural revival, as well as tension and conflict? 3. What factors led to a massive expansion in the size and scope of the federal government in the inter-war years? What new roles did the government take on? 4. How did conflicts in Europe and Asia in the first half of the 20th century lead to an expansion of America’s role in the world? 5. How did World War I and World War II bring change to the African American community and lay the groundwork for the future civil rights movement?

Assuming that reducing personnel costs is the best, and probably only, way to reduce overall corporate costs, what specific programs would you suggest to reduce costs? Why?

Introduction: A large MNE in the cookware industry was having difficulties maintaining its market share due to a number of mergers among other competing firms in the industry. As a result, the management of the MNE asked the IHRM department for some suggestions as to how personnel costs could be trimmed. However, there was one constraint established by tradition in the company. The MNE had never had a layoff of employees in its history, and the CEO refused to use this option to reduce personnel costs. One of the complicating factors was the different labor legislation, as well as the very different cultures in the 29 countries in which the MNE did business. Case Study: A large MNE in the cookware industry was having difficulties maintaining its market share due to a number of mergers among other competing firms in the industry. The MNE, with corporate headquarters in Canada, had production plants in 15 countries and a company presence in a total of 29 countries. Although the firm had a number of competitors, its product was considered as having the highest quality—the Mercedes of cookware. The firm was family owned and founded in 1937. The most pressing problem was how the firm could stay competitive in the marketplace and stop decreases in sales. Naturally, it was highly desirable to increase sales beyond annual averages, but, first, the firm had to change something to stabilize its place in the market. Examining the problem, the CEO and the corporate board, consisting of all the corporate vice presidents as well as the CEOs of all the international locations, concluded that it was necessary to reduce operating costs by 5% to 6% to remain competitive. Thus, it was decided to determine if these cost savings could be achieved in operations, raw materials, finances, or HR. The MNE managers examined the latest production technology in their industry. The firm discovered that its technology was fairly current and the few technological changes available would only help decrease costs by less than 1%. However, these modifications to their current technology were very expensive and did not appear to have a favorable return on investment (ROI). Trying to obtain better financing was nearly impossible since the MNE had very favorable financing currently. The same was true for raw materials, since a decision to use cheaper materials would greatly reduce the quality of the company’s products. As a result, the management of the MNE asked the IHRM department for some suggestions as to how personnel costs could be trimmed. However, there was one constraint established by tradition in the company. The MNE had never had a layoff of employees in its history, and the CEO refused to use this option to reduce personnel costs. One of the complicating factors was the different labor legislation as well as the very different cultures in the 29 countries in which the MNE did business. Case Study Questions: How would you approach a solution to this problem for the MNE? Assuming that reducing personnel costs is the best, and probably only, way to reduce overall corporate costs, what specific programs would you suggest to reduce costs? Why? How would an HRIS for the MNE aid in finding HR programs to help solve this problem? What would be the most important data to access in the HRIS for the units and divisions of the MNE to determine feasible HR programs? Are the problems of reducing personnel costs for an MNE different from those for a domestic-only company? Explain.

Compare and contrast the 4 main sentencing goals (retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation). Discuss the advantages and weaknesses of each goal.

Compare and contrast the 4 main sentencing goals (retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation). Discuss the advantages and weaknesses of each goal. Would different sentencing models (indeterminate sentence, determinate sentence, consecutive & concurrent sentences) be appropriate for different crimes? Why or why not? Considering the goals of sentencing, what sentencing model would you attach for violent crimes? Property crimes? Drug crimes? Review the video titled “Defendants’ Rights, Sentencing and Punishment, Capital Punishment found in this module’s Learn section. From a Christian viewpoint, present at least 2 arguments for the preservation of the death penalty and at least 2 arguments for the abolishment of the death penalty. Instructions The student will post one thread of at least 500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation in APA format. Any sources cited must have been drafted within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the textbook, peer- reviewed journal articles, the Bible, and government (.gov) websites).

Describe the factors contributing to the problem’s occurrence. Why is the problem happening?

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS The goal of workplace research is to identify and solve problems. Tasked with a problem in the workplace, you may be asked gather the information necessary to fully understand the issue at hand, offer potential solutions, prove that your solutions are viable, test your solutions, and/or solve the problem. Doing this work requires different types of research that go beyond querying a library database or using Google. You will likely need to speak directly to target populations and audiences as well as community members and experts across professions. In addition to drawing on scholarly resources, you will also need to take a look into local and national journalism for added context and perspective. Professional experts, government agencies, and state and local authorities may all be relevant sources as well as individuals in the target population. Essentially, research in the workplace requires you to think critically and creatively about (1) the type of information you need, and (2) the best way to get that information. Your job as a researcher is to address, explain, and/or solve a problem using the most relevant and applicable methods and resources. If a resource can supply relevant information, then it is the right resource for you. It’s also important when thinking about the problem you are researching to keep in mind that you probably aren’t the first person or organization to deal with the issue. Look at other organizations, groups, or communities negotiating the same or similar issue. Research how those groups describe and deal with the problem. The perspective of experience will be invaluable to your work. Assignment This project asks you to conduct workplace research into a local problem impacting USF and/or the surrounding community. Your goal for this project is to describe the problem in detail using as much information as you can gather from as many different sources as are useful. That means you will be looking at research gathered by others (e.g., government agencies, non-profit organizations, professional and academic experts) and gathering your own data by contacting experts and asking impacted population for their perspective. You will produce a detailed memo that reports your findings, giving readers (your classmates) a robust understanding of the problem you have researched. Download Rubric Download Download RubricDownload Download Rubric Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to: Engage with a problem-based scenario similar to those found in the workplace Apply research skills appropriate for addressing a specific problem Integrate research into a project deliverable Practice professional and technical writing and editing skills Practice writing for a specific purpose and audience Produce a specific genre of professional discourse (informational report) To complete this project, you will choose a local problem occurring at USF or in the community. You can select a problem from the list below, or come up with one of a similar nature. Sample Problems Assessment and use of USF student fees Availability of employment and/or financial services (e.g., job application, college application, financial aid, home budget programs) at local libraries Sustainable plastic waste management (e.g., water bottles) Electric car charging stations at USF campuses Once you have selected a problem, you will collect a wide variety of research on the subject. Your memo should include the following: Background information: Contextualize the problem. What does the audience need to know to understand why the problem is a problem? Explanation of the problem: Describe the problem in detail. What is happening? Causes of the problem: Describe the factors contributing to the problem’s occurrence. Why is the problem happening? Impacted Population: Describe the people most directly impacted by the problem. Who is the problem happening to? To conduct your research you may wish to use any of the following methods and resources, or anything else that helps you explain the scope of your problem: Newspapers (local, university, national) Reports from government agencies, universities, and/or NGOs Scholarly research Facts and statistics compiled by government agencies and/or NGOs Interviews with experts and/or impacted individuals Surveys (social media makes doing surveys easy) Deliverables Major Deliverable A report in memo format that describes your problem in detail using all the research you have conducted. The memo should include the following subheadings: Background Information Explanation of the Problem Causes of the Problem Impacted Population References Supplemental Deliverables Research Plan: A memo that identifies the problem you have selected and your plans for researching it, including research methods and potential sources for each required topic listed above.

From Junot Diaz’s short story, “How to Fate a Brown Girl” write an essay on the narrator’s attitude toward sex.

From Junot Diaz’s short story, “How to Fate a Brown Girl” write an essay on the narrator’s attitude toward sex. How do the girls seem to feel about sex?What about the parents? Do teens of different races/ethnic groups have different attitudes toward sex? Use examples from the story to support your claims and again, thoroughly explain each one of your quotes.

Describe how you would do a needs assessment to determine the need for such a program.

Select a local program in your community that provides counseling services: FAMILIES IN NEED OF SERVICES(FINS). Imagine that you have been asked by the program you chose to conduct a needs assessment to identify any gaps in services and recommendations for services to fit the needs of the community. Write an essay describing the program you would conduct a needs assessment on in your community. Address the following in your essay: Describe how you would do a needs assessment to determine the need for such a program. Would you use quantitative or qualitative tools? Why? What tool would you use to measure the outcome of the program? Would you use a quantitative or a qualitative tool? Why? Research one intervention you would recommend to the program and evaluate its effectiveness. Discuss its validity and reliability as an intervention. Was the research conducted based on quantitative or qualitative measures? How would you report your findings and engage stakeholders of the program and in the community to implement your recommendations? Include a minimum of THREE scholarly resources in your essay: 1 REFERENCE: Balkin, R., & Kleist, D. (2017). Counseling research: A practitioner-scholar approach. Wiley. ISBN-13: 9781119375425 Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

What are the practical arguments against separation from England?

Inglis was a minister who remained a loyalist to England, and wrote a pamphlet in response to Paine’s Common Sense. 1) What are the practical arguments against separation from England? For instance, material benefits etc. 2) Does he view the Americans as having a culture distinct from the British culture or are they united? 3) What is the best form of government in his view? 4) What negative consequences will occur if the Americans revolt?

When you think of the American Dream, what do you think of?

Please watch the video below and write a post. Introduce yourself to the class. Address the following items in your post: • Your name and nickname (if you have one) and any information you want to tell us about yourself (Personal information: I am a young black man originated from Haiti. I am in in a nursing program. I am married. I have 2 daughters.) • An explanation (in at least 100) words of how the song lyrics or an image or two from the video compares with your concept of the American Dream. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOfkpu6749w When you think of the American Dream, what do you think of? For some, John Mellencamp’s “Little Pink Houses” exemplifies many of the ideals related to the American Dream. As you watch the video below, think about the images presented both in the song lyrics and the video. How do these images relate to your understanding of the American Dream?

Analyze the role of individual theory in the conceptualization of a presenting problem related to marginalization

Analyze the role of individual theory in the conceptualization of a presenting problem related to marginalization Analyze the role of structural-cultural theories in the conceptualization of a presenting problem related to marginalization Analyze the role of theoretical lenses in intervention Apply the systems theory to social work practice Analyze the strengths and limitations of systems theory to social work practice

Write a four-page essay describing agile technologies, join application development, and rapid application development.

Write a four-page essay describing agile technologies, join application development, and rapid application development. Discuss how you can apply these techniques in your capstone project. Project Instructions: Berkeley Elementary School is a small private school that has retained your services as a systems analyst to assist in the development of a new information system for the school’s administrative needs. The essay must include a cover page, an abstract, a table of content, an introduction, a descriiption of Agile technologies, JAD, and RAS, conclusions, and a list of references. A minimum of five references are required and they must be cited in the body of the essay. The references must be from reliable sources such as academic books, peer-reviewed journals, or peer-reviewed industry magazines. The entire essay must be formatted and written following the recommendations of the 6th edition of the APA Manual of Style. This essay will be graded based on its quality, writing, and format.