Reflect on the course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared

· Course Reflection
· Conclusion
· References

Course Reflection:

Reflect on the course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and
write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to (choose 4):

1- Assume accountability for personal and professional behaviors
2- Act to prevent unsafe, illegal, or unethical care practices.
3- Demonstrate professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct.
4- Protect patient privacy and confidentiality of patient records and other privileged communications.
5- Access interprofessional and intra-professional resources to resolve ethical and other practice dilemmas.
6- Recognize the relationship between personal health, self-renewal, and the ability to deliver sustained quality care
7- Recognize the impact of attitudes, values, and expectations on the care of the very young, frail older adults, and other vulnerable populations

What differentiates LEGO from its competitors? Is LEGO’s competitive advantage sustainable?

Case studies are an essential learning strategy in business classes as they provide an opportunity for you to critically analyze events that have taken place in real-life businesses. This develops your critical thinking and research skills as you research the competition and industry in which your business resides in order to formulate a recommendation for the challenges faced by the company.
For this unit, review the Marketing Spotlight: LEGO case study in Chapter 5 of your textbook. This assignment will be comprised of two parts; one part will ask you to respond to questions, and the other will require you to complete a case analysis.
Part 1
Evaluate this case and respond to each of the following questions using both theory and practical managerial thinking.

How does LEGO manage to constantly reinvent its business?
What role did marketing research play in LEGO’s market success?
What differentiates LEGO from its competitors? Is LEGO’s competitive advantage sustainable?
Review any potential ethical implications with LEGO. How are they aligning with good ethical practices?

Your Part 1 response must be at least two pages in length. Follow APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment. Note that you will submit Part 1 and Part 2 in one document.
Part 2
Complete a case analysis of LEGO. This requires that you conduct research on LEGO beyond the case study material in the textbook. In the case analysis, you will look at the situational analysis, problem, and alternatives, and you will provide a recommendation. Refer to the instructions below as you construct your analysis.
Situational Analysis

Discuss the external environment through the compilation of a PEST (political, economic, sociocultural, and technology) analysis.
Discuss the internal and external environment through the compilation of a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis.

Problem

Identify at least one organizational problem that LEGO is currently having or one that you project it will have in the future. Base this on your research and critical thinking.

Alternatives

Compile three or four potential marketing-related solutions to the problem above. Remember that these are potential alternatives; you will not select all of the alternatives to solve the problem.

Recommendation (Marketing Strategy)

Select one or two of the alternatives above to solve the problem that you identified in this case analysis. 
Discuss your rationale for choosing these and not the others. Include supporting research that will increase the depth of your analysis.

In order to successfully complete Part 2 of this case study, you need to review the video and task learning guides (TLGs) below. The following resources will provide you with the skills to research industries/competitors.
Company and Industry Research video (transcript for Company and Industry Research video)
How to Find Company Information in the Business Source Ultimate Database TLG
How to Search for Articles With a Company Focus TLG
Mergent Online: This database provides specific details and reports. For example, typing “Apple” into the company search bar will provide details about the specific company, such as the company location, contact information, industry affiliation, and basic financial market details. The tabs next to “Company Details” will give further information.
IBISWorld: This database is another great resource for company and industry information. Typing in a company name or keyword related to the industry you would like to explore will bring up a list of industry reports and information related to the search term. This database’s primary focus is on the industry at large rather than the individual company. The “Similar Industries” section can be used to identify potential competitors or substitutes.
Business Source Ultimate: This is one of our bigger databases. This main screen can be used for industry research. You can search for an industry using the NAIC code in the NAIC/Industry Code search bar or by choosing “Industry Profile” under publication type and typing a broad keyword into the main search box.
You can search for specific company information by clicking on the “Company Information” tab at the top of the main screen. In the “Company Information” tab, you can search for specific information by specifying “Company Name” or “Ticker Symbol.” If you need help choosing a public U.S company to research, you can check the box that says “Public” under “U.S. Company Type.” This will provide a list of publicly traded companies in the United States.
ABI/INFORM Collection: This database can be used to look for articles on specific companies as well as company and industry information. If you type in a company name, you can change the dropdown box that says “Anywhere” to “Company/organization – ORG.” You can add any keywords you want in the lower boxes and hit search.
Part 2 must be at least four pages in length. Follow APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment. Support Part 2 with at least three sources outside of the textbook. As aforementioned, keep in mind that Part 1 and Part 2 will be submitted in one document.

Watch “Immigration Battle,” a documentary on the politics of immigration reform from PBS Frontline. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/immigration-battle/  What,  broadly, are the lessons learned from this case and what types of  information apply to the motivating problem or questions? What central  issue does the case raise? (2)  Does the case study offer a theory or  overarching lesson?

 
This  week we will review the policies and laws surrounding immigration and  the impact on family. This is not about your individual beliefs but  instead an analysis of policy and law.  
The  purpose of a case study is to glean lessons that shed light on your  central problem and locate strategies or best practices towards  recommendations that resolve key problems. Although case studies can be  success stories or failures, they always address key areas that you will  usually research further through other primary and secondary data. 
This  week’s forum will allow students to discuss this topic in a scholarly,  practical, applied context. The goal is intended to improve your ability  to think about a complex scenario and develop concise analyses of the  situation. We will not arrive at right answers. Rather, there are many  possible answers, each with its advantages and disadvantages, and about  which reasonable people may disagree. 

Watch “Immigration Battle,” a documentary on the politics of immigration reform from PBS Frontline. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/immigration-battle/ 
What,  broadly, are the lessons learned from this case and what types of  information apply to the motivating problem or questions? What central  issue does the case raise? (2)  Does the case study offer a theory or  overarching lesson? Does the case serve strategic as well as substantive  goals? 
Is  the case about something fundamentally controversial or one that shows a  path through difficult tradeoffs? Does the case offer solutions to  tough problems? Alternatively, does it show a failure to address such  problems? 
What are the decision points in the case? Excavate the points of controversy and highlight the decisions that ensued. 
What problems in each option must the central players resolve?
Offer  a conclusion to this case that highlights lessons learned, applying  those lessons specifically to the themes at stake in your own problem or  projected solutions. 
Is  there supporting data that points to best practices that you can build  into your recommendations? What are some immediate action steps for  addressing this issue in the context of your goals. 

Prepare  an analysis of this reform/policy issue. Provide the questions posed  here and answers generated through your review of the resources  available in the course as well as additional outside research. Ensure  that you are citing the information retrieved from your cited sources of  information.

Explain your preferred ethical lens, relevant to the ELI.

COMPETENCIES
3008.1.1 : Practical Relevance of Ethical Theories
The graduate assesses the practical relevance of leading ethical theories and concepts.
3008.1.2 : Ethical Leadership and Code of Ethics
The graduate identifies influences on ethical leadership and analyzes a code of ethics.
INTRODUCTION
Leadership is often defined as the ability to influence people. An effective ethical leader guides an organization and its employees to accomplish organizational goals. In the same vein, an unethical leader can guide an organization and its employees to act unethically, harming both the organization and the stakeholders. Being a leader is an exploration, a reflection, and a test of your leadership values. Seeking understanding of how you resolve ethical dilemmas, taking inventory of where an ethical weakness may lie, and examining the traits of an ethical leader helps you define, shape, and apply an ethical decision-making framework, while also taking into consideration all stakeholders who may be affected by your decisions.
For this task, you will respond to an ethical situation as well as analyze the results of the Ethical Lens Inventory (ELI), which should be completed in the course. This task focuses on you as a leader by helping you to define, refine, and test your ethical boundaries through self-reflection and analysis.
SCENARIOYou are a sales representative for a medical device company that manufactures artificial joints. Your company has developed an artificial knee joint that is less expensive than the competition and will dramatically reduce healing time for patients. However, it is also known to produce a serious and potentially lethal infection in a small percentage of patients. The company refuses to disclose this potential side effect. You feel you have a duty to divulge this issue, but you signed a nondisclosure agreement when you were hired and worry about possible repercussions.REQUIREMENTS
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The similarity report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.
 You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).  
(suggested length of 6–8 pages) in which you do the following: 
  A.  Select a nonfictional leader who you feel has exhibited exemplary ethical conduct and do the following:
1.  Discuss two ethical traits your chosen leader has demonstrated.
2.  Explain how your chosen leader has exhibited ethical conduct. 
Note: The chosen leader can be someone you know personally or someone famous. 
B.  Compare the deontological and consequentialist perspectives and how each perspective would approach the dilemma from the scenario. 
C.  Identify and explain which level of cognitive moral development (i.e., preconventional, conventional, or postconventional) is represented in the scenario for each of the following questions:
•  Which action would most likely serve the greater good in society?
•  If I reveal this information, will I get into trouble and possibly even lose my job?
•  Which action best aligns with my long-held belief in the principle of justice?
•  What do the laws say, and what would a law-abiding citizen do?
•  If I keep quiet, will I get some sort of reward? 
D.  Reflect on your Ethical Lens Inventory (ELI) by doing the following:
1.  Explain your preferred ethical lens, relevant to the ELI.
a.  Analyze whether you have the same preferred lens in different settings (e.g., work, personal, social).
2.  Explain one of your primary values and one classical virtue from the ELI. 
Note: If you are a Center Perspective, choose any primary value. 
a.  Compare your primary value from part D2 with one of your own self-identified or personal values. Then compare your classical virtue from part D2 with a different self-identified or personal value. 
Note: Examples of personal values can be found in the attached “Clarifying Your Values” chart. 
3.  Describe one of the following from your ELI:
•  blind spot
•  risk
•  double standard
•  vice
a.  Discuss two steps you can take to mitigate the blind spot, risk, double standard, or vice described in part D3 in order to make better ethical decisions in the future.
4.  Discuss how the information from your ELI could be applied to an ethical situation in the workplace. 
E.  Submit a copy of the PDF file with the results from your ELI as a separate document. 
F.  Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized. 
G.  Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
File RestrictionsFile name may contain only letters, numbers, spaces, and these symbols: ! – _ . * ‘ ( )File size limit: 200 MBFile types allowed: doc, docx, rtf, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, odt, pdf, txt, qt, mov, mpg, avi, mp3, wav, mp4, wma, flv, asf, mpeg, wmv, m4v, svg, tif, tiff, jpeg, jpg, gif, png, zip, rar, tar, 7zRUBRIC

Define the      following systems-thinking concepts in your own words:  Define systems       thinking, providing an example of how this is used in the IT field. Describe       collections and how they are distinguished from systems. Define feedback       loop, providing an example of how this is used in the IT field. Define stock       and flow diagram, providing an example of how this is used in the IT       field. Define casual       loop diagram, providing an example of how this is used in the IT       field.

  
Overview
Thinking in systems allows you to view problems as parts of a whole and gives you a tool set to address those problems. In this activity, you will use your knowledge of systems thinking methodologies to analyze a scenario and map the relationships between the parts of a system.
Prompt
To successfully complete this activity, address the following:

Define the      following systems-thinking concepts in your own words: 

Define systems       thinking, providing an example of how this is used in the IT field.
Describe       collections and how they are distinguished from systems.
Define feedback       loop, providing an example of how this is used in the IT field.
Define stock       and flow diagram, providing an example of how this is used in the IT       field.
Define casual       loop diagram, providing an example of how this is used in the IT       field.

The following      scenario describes the system used for fulfilling an online order at Lost      Pines Outfitters, a medium-sized outdoor clothing store. Read this      scenario and create a basic map of the system using Microsoft Visio. 

 Lost Pines Outfitters (LPO) OnlineWhen a customer places an order through LPO’s online portal, the order is sent directly to the warehouse, where an associate takes (pulls) the selected items from warehouse shelves. Warehouse associates use a single computer to track incoming orders, locate items in inventory, and pull inventory for fulfillment. Once LPO’s warehouse associates have pulled the items from inventory, they manually update the inventory tracking system and the item is sent to the fulfilment department. In the fulfillment department, associates package the items for delivery to customers and assign the shipment a tracking number through the U.S. Postal Service. Once the order has shipped, an associate in LPO’s fulfillment department manually checks the tracking information and updates the order’s delivery status. Once the customer receives the order, an associate sends a card, thanking them for their purchase and requesting they leave a review of the item and their experience shopping with Lost Pines Outfitters.

Once you have mapped this system, you will map relationships contained within the system. First, identify relationships within your system diagram that represent feedback loops, and represent those loops within your model. Then, identify a relationship within the system that could be modeled with      a stock and flow or causal loop diagram, and model that diagram in Visio.
Compose a      brief, 250- to 500-word summary of the given system as well as the interactions and relationships present in the system.

What to Submit
Upload a Word document that must include your written descriptions and your diagram of the system.

How would you manage the cost of attending a student research conference?

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Dunn & Halonen
The Psychology
Major’s Companion
Chapter 8: Building Distinction Through
High-Impact Practices

Don’t say you don’t have enough time.
You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.
~ H. Jackson Brown Jr., Life’s Little Instruction Book

Chapter Objectives
Describe how concepts and principles of psychology apply to assorted work projects.
Explain how leadership skills develop through completing projects.
Suggest strategies to engage potential writers of recommendation letters.
Describe the value of developing a psychology portfolio.
Highlight the value of making a commitment to improve the lives of others.

Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chapter, students should be able to:
Evaluate what kinds of activities can develop leadership skills.
Apply criteria to judge the quality of performance.
Identify values that underlie decisions about how to serve others.
Recognize how positive personal values optimize success.

Employment Statistics
Nearly half of full-time (traditional-aged) students work while pursuing a degree.
One out of 10 full-time students works at least 35 hours per week.

Successful Undergraduates
Blend academic schedules, extracurriculars, meaningful social and family lives, and work obligations.
Tend to experience high-impact practices (HIPs) both in the first year and the final year that promote retention and graduation.

Make Strategic Decisions
Your Number-One Priority:
Create an academic track record that will maximize your access to opportunities after graduation.
Choose activities closely linked to your major.
Recognize that time-intensive commitments (e.g., study abroad, serving as a club officer) can adversely affect success.

Assess Your Leadership Personal Attributes
More extroverted than introverted?
Energetic?
Self-disciplined?
Reliable?
Punctual?
Ethical?
Authoritative?
Resilient?
Visionary?
Positive in outlook?

Assess Your Leadership Problem-Solving Skills (1 of 2)
Do you notice problems that need to be fixed before others do?
Do you make sure you understand situations thoroughly before taking action?
Are you willing to do extra work in background research and planning?
Can you take immediate action once you have formulated a plan?
Do you strive to identify the consequences of the plans you implement?

Assess Your Leadership Problem-Solving Skills (2 of 2)
Do you enjoy change?
Can you take calculated risks?
Do you show courage under pressure?
Can you take responsibility when you make errors and then correct those mistakes?

Assess Your Leadership Team Skills (1 of 2)
Are you oriented toward serving the needs of others?
Can you relate to and appreciate a wide variety of people?
Do you make a point to include others’ ideas in your plans?
Can you persuade others to take action?
Do you build and maintain effective collaborations?

Assess Your Leadership Team Skills (2 of 2)
Do you encourage team members to work from their strengths?
Can you manage conflict?
Do you have strategies for working with difficult people?
Do you recognize and celebrate achievements?
Can you share the glory that follows an achievement?

High-Impact Practices Organizing Study Groups
This strategy has great potential for direct impact on academic success.
Specific Strategies
Each group member:
Predicts and explains five ideas that are test-worthy.
Writes a test question on a challenging concept.
Contributes to a summary page or concept map.

High-Impact Practices Undergraduate Teaching Assistants
FORMATS
Paid position
Volunteer
Directed study
ASSOCIATED TASKS
Grading low-level assignments
Running Scantron forms
Developing ideas for active learning
Providing feedback to the professor
Managing study groups

High-Impact Practices Honors Program
ADVANTAGES
Smaller class sizes
Early course registration
Strong social program
Vibrant teaching faculty
Greater persistence to graduation
Honors designation at graduation
CONSIDERATIONS
Heightened performance expectations
Labor intensive

High-Impact Practices Psychology Learning Communities
Students are organized to study and possibly live together to pursue common interests.
Blocked classes preserve space for learning community cohorts.
Outcomes include higher student satisfaction, persistence to graduation, enhanced student involvement, and higher GPAs.

High-Impact Practices Psychology Study Abroad
CONSIDERATIONS
Expensive, but scholarships may reduce cost
Unless language immersion, most programs instructed in English
Arrangements can be made through international office on campus or Google “psychology study abroad”
IMPACTS
Transformative due to learning to navigate outside comfort zone
Increases traits of openness and agreeableness

High-Impact Practices Undergraduate Research
WHAT YOU DO
Recruit participants
Manage data collection
Assist in analysis
Present results
WHAT YOU LEARN
The skill sets of the scientist:
Critical thinking
Evaluating relevant literature
Communication
Teamwork

High-Impact Practices Experiential Learning
TYPES
Volunteering
Service learning
Internships
Field studies
PSYCHOLOGY EXAMPLES
Mental health aide
Habitat for Humanity
Research assistant
Classroom aide

High-Impact Practices Psychology Interest Groups
HONORARY ORGANIZATIONS
PSI CHI: national program honoring excellence in 4-year programs
PSI BETA: national program honoring excellence in 2-year programs
INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS
PSYCHOLOGY CLUBS: organizations that offer presentations and career preparation to psychology majors

High-Impact Practices On-Campus Employment
TIP: If you need to work, on-campus employment offers serious advantages.
Employers are sensitive to high-stress periods during the academic term.
Work-study experience can favorably influence financial aid.
During low-activity periods, you may be able to study on the job without apology.

High-Impact Practices Professional Conventions
TYPES
Undergraduate research conferences (state, regional, national)
Regional psychology associations (e.g., Southeastern Psychological Association)
National psychology conventions (e.g., APA, APS)
FEATURES
Keynote addresses by prominent psychologists
Presentation opportunities by undergraduates
Networking
Graduate school exploration

High-Impact Practices Sample Criteria for Poster Presentations
Content organization
Scholarly presentation
Scholarly knowledge
Clarity and accuracy of information
References
Aesthetics

High-Impact Practices Mentor Relationships
Student mentors can help you select classes and extracurricular activities.
Faculty and off-campus mentors can assist you in navigating future career paths.

High-Impact Practices Summer Opportunities
Employment opportunities, summer research fellowships, and volunteer experiences can all build leadership skills and enhance your résumé.

Conclusions
Thinking strategically about how to engage in high-impact practices will produce the greatest benefits both short term and long term.

Discussion Questions (1 of 2)
What would be your ideal on-campus job?
What kind of research team would be most attractive to you? What kind of research team would you want to avoid?
How would you manage the cost of attending a student research conference?
What style of mentor would best suit your needs for planning for your future?

Discussion Questions (2 of 2)
What would be your ideal on-campus job?
What kind of research team would be most attractive to you? What kind of research team would you want to avoid?
How would you manage the cost of attending a student research conference?
What style of mentor would best suit your needs for planning for your future?

You have been assigned a role on the team, it is your responsibility to make the Project Manager aware of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you bring. What skills do they specifically call for in your area of expertise? L

 WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT – SHOWCASING YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Week 2 Assignment – Showcasing Your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Overview
Now that you have been assigned a role on the team, it is your responsibility to make the Project Manager aware of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you bring. Locate a job posting on indeed.com, glassdoor.com, monster.com, or other job boards and read the description of the position. This can be the same one you identified in the discussion for this week. What skills do they specifically call for in your area of expertise? These should sound familiar. This will give you an idea of what real employers are looking for now in your discipline.Take some time to review previous assignments submitted during your time at Strayer or even deliverables you may have submitted while on the job during your time at Strayer, focusing specifically on the pieces that relate to your area of study. Take notes as you review to use to inform your assignment submission.
Instructions
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A high-level overview of the key requirements and duties of the job you have just taken with the new company. This can be taken from the job posting you identified in the discussion for this week. The overview you provide should be consistent with what is emphasized in the job posting.
A URL to the job posting for your position. Be sure that this is a persistent link and a current posting—not one you have used in a previous assignment. Again, this can be the same one you posted as part of the discussion for this week. 
Explanation of why you are a good fit for this project. You can expand on what you submitted in the discussion for this week. This is your opportunity to reference specific experiences that make you uniquely qualified for this role on the team. Be sure you also include an explanation of why those experiences are relevant to the position.
A list of any certifications you have. If none, list any specific accomplishments you have achieved relevant to the project or that would demonstrate the skills that certification might demonstrate. Be sure to include a brief explanation of why the certification or accomplishment is relevant to the job and/or your role in the project.

Write the memo as if you are responding to questions from the PM on what they can expect from you on the project. 

Describe one or more decisions company management would need to make in the presence of uncertainty. Then describe different tools or approaches the company might use to help them make decisions.

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Claudia Pena
September 20, 2023
BUS219
Discussion 3- Decision Making in an Uncertain Word
In the business world we are constantly asked to make business decisions in the presence of uncertainty. For example, here at Cochise College we need to create semester schedules without knowing exactly how many students will register, and without knowing exactly what mix of class formats students will want.
Think about a business you have worked for, or a business you might consider working for in the future.  In about 150-200 words:
· Describe one or more decisions company management would need to make ‘in the presence of uncertainty’.  Then describe different tools or approaches the company might use to help them make decisions.
·
Respond in 50-100 words to 1 classmate:
Yarlin:

“1.) I feel all companies make decisions “in the presence of uncertainty”. Schools for example, have to depend on how many students are enrolled in order to budget enough staff. Large schools depend on third parties that give them a report on the demographics in their district. They call this Data Ecosystems. Some of the information provided for example is birth rates, new companies/closed companies (jobs), new public schools or charters schools. The majority of public schools receive money from enrolled student attendance and taxpayers. If taxpayers don’t pay, then schools don’t receive those funds, as well as if students not showing up for school. Grants are another revenue source, however the allocated ones are based on your economic data, for example low-income families or assessment data. Other grants you have to jump through many hoops to receive and then hold on to for additional years.

Additional tools schools use are surveys.  Based on the survey results schools can take a good “guess” at how many students will return. Additional information such as siblings, having an afterschool program or daycare services. I feel schools are tested more each year, having to always provide documentation that is most times overwhelming and being short staffed.  

Observations would be another tool to use for staffing and improvement. The less turnover the less funds you spend in training and the improvement in programs can attract more students therefore increasing revenue.”

Response (50-100 words):

Read the scenario. Write a written response to each. A grading rubric is provided. Use the rubric to guide your composition.  1. Nancy has an intellectual disability. She is placed in a self?contained class but has been participating in some general education classes. Nancy’s 4th-grade general education teacher has required her to participate in spelling tests. Nancy received a failing grade for the past four spelling tests. The teacher has decided to reduce the number of spelling words on Nancys’ list. She is responsible for each weeks single syllable words on the spelling list. Is this an example of an accommodation or modification? What is another to address this students needs?

  Can you help me understand these question?
Read the scenario. Write a written response to each. A grading rubric is provided. Use the rubric to guide your composition. 
1. Nancy has an intellectual disability. She is placed in a self?contained class but has been participating in some general education classes. Nancy’s 4th-grade general education teacher has required her to participate in spelling tests. Nancy received a failing grade for the past four spelling tests. The teacher has decided to reduce the number of spelling words on Nancy’s list. She is responsible for each week’s single syllable words on the spelling list. Is this an example of an accommodation or modification? What is another to address this student’s needs?
2. Robert has a learning disability in reading. He is overwhelmed by long reading passages because he cannot read at grade level. Robert needs to learn about the main idea and supporting details. The teacher provides Robert with a story on his reading level. Robert only has to identify the main idea, while the rest of the class must identify the main idea and supporting details. Is this an example of an accommodation or modification? What is another to address this student’s needs?
3. You and your principal are reviewing your classes’ DIBEL scores, which have improved since the beginning of the year but aren’t up to grade level. She reminds you that you are working in a “Blue Ribbon School” and tells you to “correct the scores.” After assuring her that other assessments indicated that students had made significant progress and that the DIBELS scores would only be part of the bigger picture. The principal makes it clear by saying, “You need to go back and retest the students, making sure to mark the correct answers.” What do you do?
4. Mr. Houdini is a teacher at Javier High School. He has just finished conducting an online class and one of his students, Winston, requests extra time after class to talk to Mr. Houdini.  Winston has had a close mentoring relationship with Mr. Houdini. He trusts him. Winston confesses that he is coming out and is concerned that he will be bullied and taunted by other students. He is also worried that his parents will not understand. Winston asks for Mr. Houdini’s guidance. What should Mr. Houdini do? 
5. Sydney Middle School has a Special Education program. Ms. Anderson writes an email to all the program’s parents (and caretakers). When sending the email, she puts all the parent emails on the same line, with none of them as a blind carbon copy (BCC). Parents can therefore see other parents’ email addresses – and thus, possibly identify other students in the program. Ms. Anderson’s principal asks for a conference with her after receiving an angry email from one of the parents. Should Ms. Anderson be concerned? Why or why not? 

Identify and describe your own cultural background as the basis of cultural comparison.

I will provide a link to a news story on who i am doing the cultural interview about. all information will be provided via the link provided.Your reflection summary should cover all major points listed below (in this order):1. Identify and describe your own cultural background as the basis of cultural comparison.a) Provide a brief introduction of how you met the interviewee and the interviewee’s demographic information, such as age, education, family, or occupation.2. Describe BOTH similarities and differences between your own culture and her/his culture. Use the course concepts to guide your analysis (i.e. elements and dimensions of culture).a) For example: similarities and differences can be in diet, attire, etiquette, government, education system, religion, family structure, etc.3. Culture theory; briefly describe where your interviewee’s culture is situated on each of the six Hofstede cultural traits. Start by running a country comparison on the Hofstede site as a basis for this section: a) Power Distance (high versus low), b) Individualism versus Collectivism (individualist versus collectivist), c) Masculine versus Feminine** (**Note the names on this cultural dimension usually misleads students, since they are outdated and mean something different than what most assume. Cultures with high ‘masculine’ scores tend to prefer achievement, ambition, power, and assertiveness over tender values such as quality of life and compassion for the weak. High scoring masculine cultures foster distinct and complementary gender roles. This means that men and women tend to have separate roles in society and are expected to differ. For instance, men are expected to be assertive, tough, and focus on material success, whereas women are expected to be modest and tender, and focus on improving the quality of life for the family. Cultures scoring highly ‘feminine’, gender roles are flexible. Men and women do not necessarily have separate roles, and they can switch their jobs while taking care of the family. Cultures with high feminine scores care more about quality of life, service, and nurturing family/community, and those values are embraced by both men and women in society.)d) Uncertainty Avoidance  (high versus low), e) Long-term Orientation, and f) Indulgence versus Restraint. Your interpretation/analysis of each dimension must start with Hofstede’s description of the concept (the theory).Next, you must incorporate your supporting evidence by linking the theory to your observations from your interview. This means that you will consider what your interviewee told you about her/his culture and see whether it aligns with what the theory describes.Then do your own analysis after you have reflected on your interview experience.Remember to run a comparison of your two countries using Hofstede’s data by running a comparison of the two countries ( This section of your paper should be your summary analysis of similarities/differences:Think about what your interviewee told you about her/his culture and suggest how the interviewee’s culture is relatively lower or higher on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions compared to your own culture.4. Finally, provide at least two recommendations for handling cultural differences and interacting with people of your interviewee’s culture at work or while conducting business.