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Question:
You must select 1 state health policy reform innovation ( Nevada Insulin Drug Pricing Transparency Bill)
Describe the rationale, how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers, passage by state legislature), the funding structure, and (to the extent statistical data are available) its impact.
Mandatory
1. Rationale
2. Adoption of the Reform
3. Funding Structure
4. Impacts
1. Describe any situation in your own experience where the communication failed because the listening was faulty. Identify the barrier to listening in this situation.(1 Mark)
2. Evaluate your communication skills, sort out your strengths and weaknesses. Describe one of your weaknesses, how it prevents you from being a good communicator? How do you plan to work on that weakness before you look for a job? (1 Mark)
Writing Exercise
3. Imagine you work in a business, and you are going through a hard time. Consider writing a letter to the HR manager informing them about your situation
First – Give your opinion on whether being an effective critical thinker makes decision making easier or more
challenging. Talk about concrete decisions you had to or will have to make. Justify your response
Second – Consider the following statement: “The major difference between a successful person and one that is
not successful is that the successful person, over time, tends to make better decisions than the less successful
person.” Discuss whether or not you believe this statement to be true. Explain the fundamental ways in which
effectively applying critical thinking concepts has helped you to become more successful
When faced with a problem, what do you do to solve it? This assignment asks you to apply a six-step to
problem solving process to a specific problem scenario. You will write a paper that presents a synthesis of your
ideas about solving the problem using this systematic approach. As Voltaire said, “No problem can withstand
the assault of sustained thinking.”
Choose one (1) of the problem scenarios as a topic choice for your paper (Note: Your professor must approve
your topic choice before you begin work on the assignment.)
Scenario 1: You have worked at your company for eleven (11) years. You have returned to college to earn a
Bachelor’s degree in order to increase your chances for a promotion. You are nearly finished with your degree,
when a supervisor’s position in a competing company becomes available in another state. The start date is in
two (2) weeks, during your final exam period for your courses. The position offers a $15,000 per year salary
increase, a car allowance, and relocation expenses. Your former supervisor works for the company and is
recommending you for the position based on your outstanding job performance; if you want the job, it’s yours.
All of the other supervisors at this level in the company have Master’s degrees, so you know that you would be
expected to earn your Bachelor’s degree and continue on to a Master’s degree. Your present company offers
Scenario 2: Your child comes home from school with an assignment sheet for a school project. He / she is very
excited about the project and begins work immediately, doing research on the Internet and gathering materials.
You read over the assignment sheet and notice that your child is not including all of the required items in the
project, and you have some ideas for how to improve the quality of the presentation. You recently read an
article in a parenting magazine about the importance of a child developing responsibility for his/ her own
learning. You recall the many ways in which your parents took over your school projects. You, on the other
hand, want to encourage your child’s confidence in his / her ability to complete a project independently. The
next day, you are at the grocery store when you see a parent of a student in your child’s class. That parent has
spent over $30 in supplies for the science project and is taking a day off of work to put the pieces of the project
together.
Scenario 3: You have two jobs, one during the week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and one on Saturday from 3:00
pm to 11:00 pm. You are taking two classes, one that meets from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, and one class online. You
have two kids, one who plays soccer, and one who is in band. You have two elderly parents who no longer
drive. You have two siblings, one who lives two (2) miles away, and one who lives in another state. You have
two (2) papers due in your classes the same week that one (1) of your children has a soccer tournament, and
the other child has a band concert. You are coaching the soccer team, and you are in charge of fundraising for
the band. You have a goal to complete your degree in two (2) years. Your doctor tells you that your blood
pressure, your cholesterol, and your weight are too high and recommends several medications that cost you
nearly $200 per month after your insurance co-pay.
Scenario 4: You are a sales representative for a company that encourages staff to log time in the field and
away from the office. You are expected to begin and end your day at the office. You notice that each day when
you arrive and return another co-worker is already there, and you wonder whether this person spends most of
his / her time at the office. At your weekly sales meeting, you are informed of your co-workers’ outstanding
sales performance. You suspect that this co-worker is spending more time flattering the boss instead of
working leads in the field, and as a result is getting the best client referrals. Your own sales numbers have
steadily decreased since this other sales representative was hired.
Scenario 5: Professor’s Choice – problem scenario presented by your professor.
Scenario 6: Student’s Choice – Problem scenario presented by you.
Review the six-step problem solving process outlined in the webtext, based on the article “The Problem
Solving Process” located at http://www.gdrc.org/decision/problem-solve.html:
Step One: Define the problem
Step Two: Analyze the problem
Step Three: Generate options
Step Four: Evaluate options
Step Five: Make your decision
Step Six: Implement and reflect
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
Define the problem in the scenario that you have chosen.
Analyze the problem in the scenario.
Generate options for solving the problem in the scenario.
Evaluate the options for solving the problem.
Decide on the best option for solving the problem.
Explain how you will implement the decision made and reflect on whether this option was the most effective.
The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:
Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.
Beaty, J. (2014). Observing the Development of Young Children, (8th edition). New Jersey: Pearson.
Tobin, J., Hsueh, Y., & Kurasawa, M. (2009). Preschool in Three Cultures Revisited. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. *INCLUDED IN THE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS*
Preschool Comparison Paper
Short Paper:
Once you have read the entire Preschool in Three Cultures book, you will submit a paper that reflects on the ways that culture influence preschool education.
Cultural values affect: class size/ratio, curriculum, rules, teacher’s behaviors and activities. Write a brief paper (about 5 double-spaced pages typed) that includes the following sections:
1) Describe a typical day in the US preschool classrooms that we learned about.
2) Use Tobin’s approach to discuss how American values influence: class size/ratio
curriculum
rules
teacher’s behaviors activities
3) Select 2 of the features listed above. Compare and contrast these features of the US classrooms with the Chinese and Japanese schools described in the book. (For example, describe class size that is typical of US classrooms well as class size in the Chinese/Japanese schools you read about. Discuss how culture determines class size/ratio in both the American school and the non- American schools.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
To successfully complete the assignment, read the assigned materials and submit your answers. Please review the rubric for grading criteria and see the model answer below for an example of a full credit answer.
PART I: REVIEW
Use the textbook to answer all questions. Answers must be complete, logical, thoughtful, supported by examples, and well written.
Identify the four major categories of legal entities available to new businesses. Give an example of each. (Answering this question will help you achieve unit learning goal 1).
For each of the following, identify a business that would be appropriate for the form of organization specified. List the reasons why this form of organization would be appropriate for the business that you have identified.
Sole proprietorship
General partnership
Limited partnership
Corporation
S-Corporation
LLC
What is bankruptcy? Is there more than one type of bankruptcy? How does bankruptcy affects businesses and consumers. (Answering this question will help you achieve unit learning goal 3).
What is employment discrimination? Give at least three examples of prohibited conduct by employers.
PART II: CRITICAL THINKING
Answer at least two (2) of the scenarios below. You may need to do some research online or at the library. Answers must be complete, logical, thoughtful, supported by examples, well written, and be at least 200 words in length. Cite your sources.
SCENARIO 1 (Answering will help you achieve unit learning goal 1 & 2).
Johnny Dang is a jewelry-maker who works out of his home but wants to sell some of his jewelry online. Dang rose to fame as a result of the 2010 rap song by Nelly called “Grillz” featuring a Texas rapper named Paul Wall. The song was a mega hit and it also spurred a cultural phenomenon. As you know, a “grill” is a diamond encrusted mouth piece and Johnny Dang was the mastermind creator of these unique jewelry pieces. Which business organizational form should he choose? Why? (Hint: consider potential liability).
SCENARIO 2 (Answering will help you achieve unit learning goal 4).
A clothing company refused to hire a Muslim woman because she wore a head scarf. The company said the scarf clashed with its dress code, which called for a “classic East Coast collegiate style.” Was this legal? Explain.
SCENARIO 3 (Answering will help you achieve unit learning goal 1 & 2).
Javier and Nina decide to form a performing group during the summer for some extra money. In preparation, they sit down and talk to each other, but they do not create a contract, and they do not file any paperwork with any state department. Javier and Nina paint a sign with the following words: “Just Nice Grove. We DJ, and the first hour is free!” The duo are very successful in their endeavor, booking 45 parties during the summer. Unfortunately, at the party at Nigel’s house, one of the guests tripped over the speaker wires, which they had failed to properly secure while setting up. As a result, the guest needed extensive medical care.
Which form of business has been created by J & N? Explain.
Besides regular concern about another person, why else should they be concerned about the unfortunate incident at Nigel’s house?
How might J & N have planned better to create more protection for their personal assets?
Which business organization should J & N have chosen? Why?
SCENARIO 4 (Answering will help you achieve unit learning goal 4)
Write an anti-discrimination policy for an employee handbook. This policy would be distributed to all employees upon being hired and a mandatory training on the policy would be given annually.
SCENARIO 5 (Answering will help you achieve unit learning goal 4).
Jazmina O’Connor was an unpaid intern in social work. She was assigned as part of a university program to a doctor’s office, where she was subjected to repeated racist and sexist remarks from the doctor. When she sued for sexual harassment, a court ruled her suit could not proceed because she was not an employee. Do you think the law should protect unpaid interns?
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
To successfully complete the assignment, read the assigned materials and submit your answers. Please review the rubric for grading criteria and see the model answer below for an example of a full credit answer.
PART I: REVIEW
Use the textbook to answer all questions. Answers must be complete, logical, thoughtful, supported by examples, and well written.
Identify the four major categories of legal entities available to new businesses. Give an example of each. (Answering this question will help you achieve unit learning goal 1).
For each of the following, identify a business that would be appropriate for the form of organization specified. List the reasons why this form of organization would be appropriate for the business that you have identified.
Sole proprietorship
General partnership
Limited partnership
Corporation
S-Corporation
LLC
What is bankruptcy? Is there more than one type of bankruptcy? How does bankruptcy affects businesses and consumers. (Answering this question will help you achieve unit learning goal 3).
What is employment discrimination? Give at least three examples of prohibited conduct by employers.
PART II: CRITICAL THINKING
Answer at least two (2) of the scenarios below. You may need to do some research online or at the library. Answers must be complete, logical, thoughtful, supported by examples, well written, and be at least 200 words in length. Cite your sources.
SCENARIO 1 (Answering will help you achieve unit learning goal 1 & 2).
Johnny Dang is a jewelry-maker who works out of his home but wants to sell some of his jewelry online. Dang rose to fame as a result of the 2010 rap song by Nelly called “Grillz” featuring a Texas rapper named Paul Wall. The song was a mega hit and it also spurred a cultural phenomenon. As you know, a “grill” is a diamond encrusted mouth piece and Johnny Dang was the mastermind creator of these unique jewelry pieces. Which business organizational form should he choose? Why? (Hint: consider potential liability).
SCENARIO 2 (Answering will help you achieve unit learning goal 4).
A clothing company refused to hire a Muslim woman because she wore a head scarf. The company said the scarf clashed with its dress code, which called for a “classic East Coast collegiate style.” Was this legal? Explain.
SCENARIO 3 (Answering will help you achieve unit learning goal 1 & 2).
Javier and Nina decide to form a performing group during the summer for some extra money. In preparation, they sit down and talk to each other, but they do not create a contract, and they do not file any paperwork with any state department. Javier and Nina paint a sign with the following words: “Just Nice Grove. We DJ, and the first hour is free!” The duo are very successful in their endeavor, booking 45 parties during the summer. Unfortunately, at the party at Nigel’s house, one of the guests tripped over the speaker wires, which they had failed to properly secure while setting up. As a result, the guest needed extensive medical care.
Which form of business has been created by J & N? Explain.
Besides regular concern about another person, why else should they be concerned about the unfortunate incident at Nigel’s house?
How might J & N have planned better to create more protection for their personal assets?
Which business organization should J & N have chosen? Why?
SCENARIO 4 (Answering will help you achieve unit learning goal 4)
Write an anti-discrimination policy for an employee handbook. This policy would be distributed to all employees upon being hired and a mandatory training on the policy would be given annually.
SCENARIO 5 (Answering will help you achieve unit learning goal 4).
Jazmina O’Connor was an unpaid intern in social work. She was assigned as part of a university program to a doctor’s office, where she was subjected to repeated racist and sexist remarks from the doctor. When she sued for sexual harassment, a court ruled her suit could not proceed because she was not an employee. Do you think the law should protect unpaid interns?