Building a solid agenda may well determine the success of the development of a policy proposal

Building a solid agenda may well determine the success of the development of a policy proposal

Agenda building is often the first step in your policy practice tasks. Building a solid agenda may well determine the success of the development of a policy proposal and may also determine your success in placing an issue in front of a decision maker.

For this Assignment, you evaluate the accuracy of the Kingdon model of policymaking.

To prepare: Review Chapter 6 in your text, paying special attention to the section entitled “Three Challenges in Agenda Building.”

Submit a 3-page paper evaluating the accuracy of the Kingdon model in policymaking. Address the following:

  • Discuss the three streams Kingdon has identified where problems originate, and provide your opinion on which one most accurately reflects how and why policies come about.
  • Discuss the assertion that certain kinds of issues receive preferential treatment in problem solution and political streams.
  • Discuss tactics that policy practitioners use within each of the three streams to increase the odds that a specific issue will be placed on decision agendas.

What was considered deviant a   generation or two ago may not be considered deviant at all today

Paper 1: Deviant Behavior

Paper 1 maps to the following SOCY 100   learning outcome (course objective):

apply the sociological imagination,   theoretical perspectives, and scientific research to uncover patterns of   social behavior.
explain how society is patterned and organized by social structures and   institutions.
describe the process of social change and its impact on the individual and society.
Paper 1 Requirements:

A definition of deviant behavior often depends upon historical circumstances. What was considered deviant a   generation or two ago may not be considered deviant at all today. This assignment is an examination of our historical definitions of deviant behavior.

Thoroughly discuss one example of behavior that was considered deviant more than 10 years ago, but today is considered conventional or normal. Why is this behavior now considered normal? Using the sociological concepts and theories from the course readings, and your own research, explain what changes in society have led to the acceptance of this once deviant behavior.

Next, thoroughly discuss one example of a   behavior that was considered acceptable more than 10 years ago, but today is considered deviant. Why is this behavior now considered deviant? Using the sociological concepts and theories from the course readings, and your own research, explain what changes in society have led to the rejection of this once acceptable behavior.

Conclude your paper with a prediction:   what is one well-known deviant behavior exhibited today that may be considered acceptable in the future? Explain in detail why you think this behavior will be considered acceptable in the future. What is one well-known acceptable behavior exhibited today that may be considered deviant in the future? Explain in detail why you think this behavior will be considered deviant in the future.

Notes:

Select appropriate source material.   Locate a minimum of four academic sources (peer-reviewed articles) written within the last ten years.
Follow APA   Style: https://sites.umgc.edu/library/libhow/apa_examples.cfm
Read the rubric as guidelines for the paper.
Recommended length: 3 – 4 pages not including the title and reference page,   letter size: 12, and double-spaced.

APA 7th Edition Citation Examples: General Rules

Openstax chapter 5 & 7 Intro to sociology

Attached are three academic sources

how gender inequalities emerge in the workplace

Describe at least two examples of how gender inequalities emerge in the workplace. How would a sociologist explain these inequities?

The answer to each DB must be at least 150 words – that is the minimum required to fully answer the questions. Each answer must demonstrate critical thinking and writing at a college level. Proper grammar and spelling are important and expected. The answer must completely address all issues raised in the discussion question. Additionally, any information used from another source must be cited in ASA format

Review the Final Project Guidelines located in this module’s Learning Resources.

This week, you begin work on your Final Project. The Final Project consists of three written assignments that culminate in the submission of your grant proposal to your Instructor in Module 6. Parts 1, 2, and 3 will focus on major elements required of all proposals. In the final Grant Proposal Submission, incorporating the cumulative feedback you receive from your Instructor, you will compile these elements into your grant proposal.

The three parts of the Final Project are:

  • Part 1: Needs Statement, Goals, and Objectives (Due Module 3)
  • Part 2: Methodology and Evaluation Plans (Due Module 4)
  • Part 3: Budget, Budget Narrative, and Sustainability Plan (Due Module 4)

The final Grant Proposal Submission is due in Module 6.

For this Assignment:

  • Review the Final Project Guidelines located in this module’s Learning Resources.
  • Download a copy of your selected RFP. You will use this document to guide, focus, and support the development of all parts of your Final Project. Keep in mind as you complete your Final Project assignments that you are writing in accordance with the requirements of the RFP. You must also include the use of evidence-based practice in the literature review.
  • Consider Module 2 – Discussion 2 feedback given by your colleagues and instructor and your continued evaluation of the literature and funder guidelines; then finalize your needs statement, project goals, and objectives.
  • Keep in mind that the needs statement must prove that it addresses funder interests as well as establish the specific problem the proposal will address.

Keep in mind that objectives must be specific and measurable and lead directly to your goals.

In 3–4 pages, excluding APA references, address the following:

  • Write your Needs Statement. Substantiate the need by presenting proof of need. Keep in mind that the Needs Statement must reflect best practices in grant writing.
  • Next, using bullets, list your goals, then your objectives, and finally your evaluation criteria for each one.

*Goal #1
*Goal #2
*Goal #3

*Objective 1
*Objective 2
*Objective 3

*Evaluation Criteria #1,n
*Evaluation Criteria #2,n
*Evaluation Criteria #3,n

It is imperative that your needs statement, goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria align.

For example, Goal #1, Objective #1, and Evaluation Criteria #1 must align and collectively meet the needs statement.

When developing your objectives, use the SMART objectives framework; list each of your project objectives.

  • Project objectives must be specific.
  • Project objectives must be measurable.
  • Project objectives must be achievable.
  • Project objectives must be realistic.
  • Project objectives must be time-based.

Submit this assignment.

identify a sub-population within a mental health agency, then research the state and federal policies that may impact the identified clients

identify a sub-population within a mental health agency, then research the state and federal policies that may impact the identified clients

For this assignment, you are expected to identify a sub-population within a mental health agency, then research the state and federal policies that may impact the identified clients. Finally, discuss if there is a possibility for you to advocate on behalf of those clients.

Submit a 3 page paper in which you:

  1. Identify the subpopulation
  2. Identify State and federal policies and discuss their impact on the clients identified
  3. Provide suggestions for Mental health agency
  4. Discuss possibilities to advocate for the clients

Beth Thomas Child of Rage

Directions: Complete the following questions in complete sentences after watching Beth Thomas Child of Rage Part 1-3. Upload the saved document with questions and answerEd in 6-7 sentences.

* YouTube (child of rang – Beth Thomas story) its different parts 1,2 and 3

Questions:

1. Research how Beth Thomas from “Child of Rage” videos contributes to the Attachment Disorder as she became an adult?  What profession is Beth Thomas currently in? Was the attachment theory impacting enough to help change Beth’s behavior?

2. Explain the attachment theory:

3. Write at least five points in sentence form of information you gained from watching Child of Rage Parts 1-3:

Potential expansion into the truck power train business

Potential expansion into the truck power train business

Read the Case “Power Train, Ltd.” at the end of  Chapter 8 and respond to the following questions:We have smashing systems for reporting, tracking, and controlling costs on design projects. Our planning of projects is better than any I have seen at other companies. Our scheduling seemed to serve us well when we were small and we had only a few projects. Now that we have many more projects and schedule using multiproject software, there are too many occasions when the right people are not assigned to the projects deemed important to our success. This situation is costing us big money, headaches, and stress!(Rest of case not shown due to length.)

  1. Potential expansion into the truck power train business is not feasible until the confusion in project scheduling is solved or reduced significantly. Jones is ready to tackle this problem, but he is not sure where to start. What criteria should he consider? What should be the sequence for selecting and assigning people to projects?

employment policies and practices

Instructions

Due on Tuesday March 2, 2021

Safeassign will be used to check for originality

You are responsible for training new managers on key employment policies and practices. For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation that includes information on the following topics:

  • protected classes under Title VII of the      Civil Rights Act of 1964 and how the Act applies to staffing decisions;
  • employer conduct that violates      anti-discrimination laws;
  • the importance of the Civil Rights Act in      eliminating racial discrimination in the workplace;
  • the role of the Equal Employment      Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in workplace discrimination regulations; and
  • documentation needed to defend retaliation      claims.

You must use at least three sources,. Consider the value of using actual case decisions to exemplify the regulation for your managers. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment.

Your presentation should be eight to 10 slides, not including the title and reference slides. You are encouraged to use the slide notes function to explain slide contents as necessary or to add additional talking points you would want to discuss in your training.

the importance of the Civil Rights Act in eliminating racial discrimination in the workplace

the importance of the Civil Rights Act in eliminating racial discrimination in the workplace

InstructionsDue on Tuesday March 2, 2021Safeassign will be used to check for originality

You are responsible for training new managers on key employment policies and practices. For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation that includes information on the following topics:

  • protected classes under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and how the Act applies to staffing decisions;
  • employer conduct that violates  anti-discrimination laws;
  • the importance of the Civil Rights Act in      eliminating racial discrimination in the workplace;
  • the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in workplace discrimination regulations; and
  • documentation needed to defend retaliation claims.

You must use at least three sources,. Consider the value of using actual case decisions to exemplify the regulation for your managers. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment.Your presentation should be eight to 10 slides, not including the title and reference slides. You are encouraged to use the slide notes function to explain slide contents as necessary or to add additional talking points you would want to discuss in your training.

Conduct target market research to identify key demographic and psychographic characteristics.

  1. Product Selection: Begin by selecting which product you want to be the basis of your entire project. Specifically, choose one of the following products:
    • Gourmet truffles with fruit, herb, and flower extract infusions
    • Semisweet chocolate baking chips
    • “Healthy” carob (chocolate substitute) bars

Then, based on your product selection, complete the components below, which will contribute to the development of a marketing plan. You will use the Marketing Plan Strategy Template in the What to Submit section to help structure your marketing plan submission.

  1. Persona (Target Market): Research the target market (potential buyers) for your chosen product to develop a persona. Specifically, address the following:
    1. Conduct target market research to identify key demographic and psychographic characteristics.
    2. Develop one persona that represents users of your chosen product. Use the Module Two Milestone Worksheet in your Soomo webtext to create your persona.
    3. Draft this portion of the project as part of the Module Two milestone, and after you receive feedback from your instructor, revise your persona as needed for inclusion in your project submission.
  2. Promotion: Recommend marketing communication channels for your chosen product. Specifically, address the following:
    1. Recommend two marketing communication channels for your chosen product. Briefly describe each and explain why they are appropriate based on your persona.
    2. Draft this portion of the project as part of the Module Four milestone, and after you receive feedback from your instructor, revise your marketing communication channel selections as needed for inclusion in your project submission.
  3. Price: Consider how pricing for your chosen product should be set. Specifically, address the following:
    1. Explain how one of the following is used to determine the approach to pricing for any offering.
      • Company profitability
      • Competitor pricing
      • Target market price sensitivity
    2. Identify which one of the four basic pricing strategies you feel is most appropriate for your chosen product and persona from the Module Two milestone. Describe the general advantages and drawbacks of that pricing strategy.
    3. Draft this portion of the project as part of the Module Four milestone, and after you receive feedback from your instructor, revise your pricing strategy selection as needed for inclusion in your project submission.
  4. Place (Distribution Channels): Consider how decisions on distribution channels should be made. Specifically, address the following:
    1. Describe how one recent change in the marketplace (e.g., purchasing habits or social, economic, and political events) has affected distribution of products.
    2. Recommend one potential distribution channel for your chosen product and explain why it is appropriate, given your persona.
    3. Draft this portion of the project as part of the Module Five milestone, and after you receive feedback from your instructor, revise your distribution channel selection as needed for inclusion in your project submission.
  5. Product: Identify considerations for the ways in which your chosen product should be marketed. Specifically, address the following:
    1. Explain, in one to two paragraphs, how your chosen product should be marketed in relation to meeting the needs and wants of your persona (e.g., the features and benefits of your chosen product that directly address your persona’s needs and wants).
      1. Consider how a product you regularly purchase is marketed in terms of consumer needs and wants. What is the marketing message, and what other methods are used to convey the benefits of the product? Use this as a guide to describe how you would suggest marketing your chosen product to your persona.
    2. Describe, in one to two paragraphs, how bringing this product to the marketplace can help support and build the company’s brand.
      1. Describe the Chocolate Bliss brand based on the scenario. Explain how offering your chosen product is in alignment with the brand, and how bringing the product to the marketplace will help the company increase awareness of its brand.
  6. Evaluation: Identify how you would evaluate the effectiveness of the marketing plan. Keep in mind that you need to collect data on the target market and the competition.
    1. Identify two specific quantitative data-collection tools you should use and explain, in two to three paragraphs, how they can help you evaluate the marketing plan. Quantitative data comes in the form of numbers.
    2. Identify two specific qualitative data-collection tools you should use and explain, in two to three paragraphs, how they can help you evaluate the marketing plan. Qualitative data comes in the form of words and sentences.