Author: Kelvin

Encouraging Safe Driving: A Campaign Against Texting and Driving

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Choose something you want people (friends, kids, general public) to purchase, vote on, or even stop doing (texting and driving).
Now, use the information from this chapter to develop a strategy, specifically:
attitude development;
change; and
advertising.
Describe your plan to get your audience to do whatever it is that you want them to do.
Be sure you describe what methods you are using and why. Be sure to think about how people develop attitudes (cognitively, affectively, behaviorally) and how we can change them (different routes).

 

Wealth Inequality in America: Perspectives and Realities

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Author a 500-750-word essay that reflects upon the nature of the distribution of wealth in the United States discussed in the Inequality Infographic provided titled Wealth Inequality In America. Try to address all three dimensions presented: 1) what people think that distribution looks like; 2) what people think the ideal distribution of wealth should be; and 3) the reality of wealth distribution.

What are some of the consequences, positive or negative of the reality?

 

Impact of Tariffs on Developed and Developing Countries: A Case Study of the European Union and Bangladesh

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Select a developed country that has implemented a tariff, and a developing country that manufactures products that are impacted by that same tariff. The current US and China tariff war cannot be used since these are the two largest economies in the world. Investigate the economic impact of the trade barrier on the developing country and the developed country. Would you recommend that the developed country eliminate the tariff? Explain your reasoning.

Directions:

Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate.
Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 500 word limit.
Learning Outcomes

Differentiate the different types of tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.
Judge the welfare effects of tariff trade barriers.
Readings

Required:

Chapter 4 in International Economics

Hoekman, B., & Shepherd, B. (2021). . World Trade Review, 20(1), 115-134. Retrieved from

Recommended:

Chapter 4 PowerPoint slides International Economics

Krist, W. (2023). Chapter 3: Trade Agreements and Economic Theory. Wilson Center. Retrieved October 11, 2023, from

 

Comparative Analysis of Recent News Articles on Climate Change

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Prompt: Choose three news article published in the previous two weeks from The New York Times, a left leaning national source (besides The New York Times), and a local source that you have not used in previous journal entries. Each article should be covering the topic you chose in your first news journal. Provide a proper citation for each article, that includes the URL, and then compare and contrast them in terms of bias [note: every media message contains a bias, a post that argues there is no bias will not be counted]. In your write up, identify the sources used for the article. Were there other sources that the journalist should have provided or sought out in their reporting? Explain.

Personal Code of Ethics

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Perhaps you’ve heard the quote, “If you don’t know what you stand for, you’ll fall for anything.” Your personal code of ethics is your own statement of what you stand for, establishing a set of principles that guide your decision making and behavior. It serves as a moral compass, helping you navigate challenging situations with integrity and purpose. Including a personal code of ethics in a job application package can demonstrate to potential employers a candidate’s commitment to ethical conduct and values alignment.
This assignment can help you during interviews and throughout your professional career, as you are more likely to make ethical decisions that align with your personal values, and it can help prepare you for interview responses.
It stands as a written document of what you believe in, what you are willing to devote your time and energy to, and what you value. In times of conflict and confusion, it can serve as a Touchstone for you to review, grounding you in your own personal code of ethics.
Your personal code of ethics will include:
• A personal ethical statement naming three values.
• At least 3-4 sentences of support for each value statement.
• At least 3-4 sentences aligning each value with your professional goals.
• At least three references to academically appropriate articles with appropriate and correct APA citations and references.

A. Directions
STEP 1: Choose Code of Ethics
Select ONE code of ethics from the list provided. You may not use a code of ethics not on this list. Note: Some of these require following additional links within the page to read the complete document. You should follow all link: and read the complete content: of the code of ethic: you select.
• 3M https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/ethics-compliance/code/
• Berkshire Hathaway https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/govern/ethics.pdf
• Starbucks https://livingourvalues.starbucks.com/
• Society for Human Resource Management https://www.shrm.org/about-shrm/pages/code-of-ethics.aspx
• American Society of Association Executives https://www.asaecenter.org/about-us/policies/code-of-conduct
Step 2: Evaluate Code of Ethics Answer the following questions. applying the vocabulary and concept: from the tutorial:.
1. Name the company or organization whose code of ethics you have chosen.
2. Review the code of ethic: you’ve chosen and find the part of the code that addresses each topic below. Write 1-2 sentence: paraphrasing the company policy on each topic. (See Employee Conduct Code.)
• Basic conduct
• Confidentiality
• Competition
• Giving and receiving gifts
• Insider trading
• Social media usage
• Disparagement

 

Why is Socrates being brought before the court?

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1. Why is Socrates being brought before the court?
2. Who is Hippias of Ellis? What does he do according to Socrates?
3. What is the name of the Oracle?
4. What did the Oracle say about Socrates?
5. Why is Socrates not afraid of Death?
In the Apology, Socrates says that we should not fear death. But is he right?
What are some reasons to fear Death? What are some reason not to fear Death?