scenario regarding the communication and leadership processes used regarding the employee’s effectiveness.

Read the scenario regarding the communication and leadership processes used regarding the employee’s effectiveness.

Scenario (fictional):

Fameit Inc. (FI) is a manufacturing company that produces customized frames using all sorts of materials to create frames for certificates, pictures, paintings, etc., all over the world. There are 100 employees that are divided between manufacturing and sales representatives with about 20 staff assigned to managerial/administrative positions in the various departments. About two months ago, the head of production, Nicolas (in his position for the last 5 years), was in a meeting with his staff when the following conversation occurred:

Production Manager Nicolas says at the end of a half-hour meeting to review the production schedule results: “Does anyone have anything to add concerning operations today?”

Production employee Berta: “Well, we are having some problems in production because some of our vendor acrylics are changing composition and are not resulting in the best quality of product when they come off the line. Someone needs to speak with our vendor.”

Production Manager Nicolas: “Anyone else have that problem?” (He waits for 3 seconds for any response and then continues.) “Thanks everyone, I guess that wraps up this meeting. Now back to work!”

After a week the Production Manager began to receive reports from the database system that quality control was rejecting some of the final products off the assembly line. In addition, customer complaints and returns now had gotten to the critical point, and executive management had been alerted.

The production manager had a special meeting of his department that same day and admonished the production team saying:

“It is your responsibility to see that these products pass quality control. If there is a problem you are to contact me. I hold you all responsible for this lapse in reporting this problem. I will decide shortly who will be working with me to resolve this issue.”

The production employee Berta just looked at her colleagues and said, “But boss, I did bring this up at the last meeting.”

The Production Manager responded: “Well, if there was a problem as important as this one, you should have sent a follow-up memo to everyone.” Looking at Berta he continued, “Someone may be losing their job over this!” Then he adjourned the meeting.

Production employee Berta speaking to another employee after the meeting:

“I absolutely should not lose my job over this; I told him there was a problem. I am going to lodge a complaint with Human Resources right away.”

Checklist: Respond to the following items regarding the scenario and the leadership and communication processes you learned about through your Reading and Learning Activities.

  • Analyze the problems at this company as portrayed in the scenario.
  • Describe the leadership style demonstrated by the manager.
  • Describe the steps in the communication process that were not addressed or completed and how they were not completed or addressed.
  • Explain the aspects of the leadership process that were neglected by the manager.
  • Examine and explain how the manager could have used the communication and leadership process to (1) build a better relationship with the employees in his department and (2) make employees more effective on the job.
  • Submit your minimum 2–3 page expository essay with an additional title and references page in APA format and citation style to the Dropbox.

What was the indian removal act? explain how this act was justified by president Andrew Jackson.

1. What was the indian removal act? explain how this act was justified by president Andrew Jackson.

2. Discuss the role of the of the mass media in transmitting and perpetuating ethnic stereotypes. Provide some examples from current television and motion pictures.

3. Select an American ethnic group and discuss the extent to which its members have been assimilated. Discuss various social dimensions in which this group has displayed either strong, mild, or weak assimilation.

4. Explain why blacks rather than other groups were chosen to be slaves in american society

5. Explain how a European-based racist ideology was developed to support the slave system.

 

2 pages each question total of 10 pages. No plagiarism.

Please answer completely at least two pages each question double space font 12 Times New Roman. You must use personal examples and utilize content of the course. Answers will be incomplete without the theories that we did in the course.  Please read the instructions carefully for the exam.  Plagiarism will not be tolerated and I will read every word. 90 % of your exam answers must be your own words and if that is not the case it will be reflected in your grade earned. Any citation from sources must be clearly cited.  Please do not use other student’s work. Copy and paste will not tolerated. I expect many personal examples and the theories that were taught in the course on the exam.  Please follow all my instructions.

Williams reading and constructs from Bourdieu’s theory of structure and agency.

Williams reading and constructs from Bourdieu’s theory of structure and agency.

In this reaction paper, you should focus on the Williams reading and constructs from Bourdieu’s theory of structure and agency.

The reaction paper is a documentation of your first reaction(s) to the content of these assigned readings, and how the content “fits” with your own life experiences and beliefs.  From the Williams READING in this module, select ONE or TWO constructs from Bourdieu’s theory and:

  1. – Discuss how these constructs/concepts have increased/enhanced your understanding of a specific health behavior.
  2. – Analyze the reciprocal relationship between social caste and the specific health behavior (from #1). For example, how does one’s social caste affect risk behavior, and how does risk behavior relate to social caste placement?
  3. – Identify and briefly describe a Public Health intervention that has been used to change your selected health behavior at one of four different levels of intervention:
    1. =Micro (individual level)
    2. =Family
    3. =Community (local level)
    4. =Macro (state or federal level)

— This paper should not exceed three, double-spaced typewritten pages (12 point font), not including references. Your paper will be evaluated based on the extent to which you address each of the three items above.

What is the difference between income and wealth?

1.This is applied Sociology.  Based on Max Weber’s Multidimensional class model of wealth, power, and prestige, how do entertainers and reality TV personalities, such as Lady Gaga and Kardashians or rich entertainers in geral, become wealthy and well known worldwide? Where do individuals such as these fit in Weber’s system of Stratification.

2. Discuss why employment be based on meritocracy, need, or affirmative action-type policies designed to bring about greater diversity?

3. What is the difference between income and wealth? and (b) why do we need to understand these differences in order to realistically comprehend the meaning of social class?

4. Compare and contrast Max Weber’s and Karl Marx’s approach to defining social class? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each method?

5. What are the examples of horizontal and vertical mobility?

b. Which do you think is more prevalent in the United States today? Why? Discuss.

6a. Study the article on Percy Julian struggles and explain the factors influencing his successes despite all odds?

b. Discuss ways does inequality, class and race impact social and intellectual development in America

c. What Lesson should we learn from the experiences of Percy Julian?

Describe how individuals in this country and various cultures within this country conceptualize and think about this topic

Types of questions to answer when writing your topic paper:

  1. You want to answer questions about prevalence, frequency, and duration (e.g. How often does the problem occur? How long has this been going on? Has the problem worsened over time? etc). Make sure to include statistics here
  2. Describe how individuals in this country and various cultures within this country conceptualize and think about this topic(s)?
  3. What are the current laws and punishments that impact your topic(s) in this country?
  4. How is this topic(s) relevant to issues regarding intersectionality/intersecting identities in this country? Choose two identities. For example: in what ways is this topic relevant and impacted by race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, class, religion, etc in this country?
  5. List and describe at least two different systems, institutions, or processes that contribute to this issue/ problem (for example capitalism, globalization, culture, poverty, politics, technology, military presence/war, history of colonialism, etc)
  6. Identify a non-profit organization or non-governmental organization that is addressing your topic(s) in this country. What are their goals/missions? How successful have they been?
  7. What else can be done to address the topic(s) you have highlighted?
  1. Minimum 7 pages (including references and cover page)
  2. Use white 8 ½  x 11” paper.
  3. Make 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, and sides
  4. The first word in every paragraph should be indented one-half inch.
  5. APA recommends using Times New Roman font, size 12.
  6. Double-space the entire research paper
  7. Include a page header known as the “running head” at the top of every page. (To make this process easier, set your word processor to automatically add these components onto each page)
    1. To create the running head/page header, insert page numbers justified to the right-hand side of the paper (do not put p. or pg. in front of page numbers)
    2. Then type “TITLE OF YOUR PAPER” justified to the left using all capital letters
    3. If your title is long, this running head title should be a shortened version of the title of your entire paper

Paper Rubric Guidelines:

  1. (30%) LENGTH. Each answer should be approximately 300 words in length. For example, if your Discussion 2 assignment requires you to answer 2 discussion questions, your entry for that week should be 600 words in length total (at least 300 words for each of the 2 questions for that week)
  2. (50%) COMPREHENSION. Demonstrate an understanding and application of the course readings and any other outside reading you may choose to use to answer the question.
  3. (20%) REFERENCES. You MUST cite using at least 1 citation per question: • All discussion postings are expected to integrate information from at least one of the readings, class materials, and/or from an outside empirical or reputable news source. You should cite both within the text and provide a full reference at the bottom of your post.

Analysis on the Threats Defense Argument

  1. Analysis on the Threats Defense Argument
    Overview
    The information you provided in your PowerPoint presentation on Threats to the Global Environment has led to productive debates at the United Nations General Assembly! Hence, they are now asking you to create an additional analysis report to respond to the issues raised in these debates.
    Your fourth project as a consultant for the United Nations is to develop a report that addresses the issues raised by some of the member states of the United Nations.
    Instructions
    Step I. Consider the Issues
    In the Presentation on the Threats to the Global Environment, you were asked to create a PowerPoint identifying the four most critical threats out of eight threats provided:

    • Energy sources.
    • Globalization.
    • Lack of educational opportunities.
    • Inappropriate use of technology.
    • Civil war.
    • Poor health of entire population.
    • Cultural taboos.
    • Climate change.
    • There are four remaining threats that you did not discuss in your PowerPoint. This assignment will focus on two of those four. Here are the specific tasks you will complete:
    • Review the remaining four threats that you did not use in Presentation on the Threats to the Global Environment.
    • Pick two of the four to focus on in Analysis on the Threats Defense Argument assignment.
    • Identify the reasons why you think these two threats are less critical than the four threats you chose for your PowerPoint presentation.
    • Step II. Prepare Your Report
      The U.N. has given you the following guidelines.
      Introduction
      Briefly introduce the topic of the analysis (about 100–150 words):
    1. State the topic and intent of the paper.
    2. Identify the two threats you will discuss in the paper in the order in which they appear in the paper.
    3. Section I. Threat 1
    4. Write an opening statement describing the perception of the threat.
    5. Write one page giving three reasons that explain why you saw this threat as less critical than the four you chose for your presentation in the Presentation on the Threats to the Global Environment assignment.
    6. Support these reasons with at least three credible sources.
    7. Section II. Threat 2
    8. Write an opening statement describing the perception of the threat.
    9. Write one page giving three reasons to explain why you saw this threat as less critical than the four you chose for your presentation in the Presentation on the Threats to the Global Environment assignment.
    10. Support these reasons with at least three credible sources.
    11. Conclusion
    • Offer a summary (one page or less) of your defense of your choices that the United Nations can use to address their prioritization concerns.
    • Formatting Requirements
    • Your paper may consist of up to four pages (not including the cover or reference pages).
    • Create headings for each section of your paper as follows:
      • Introduction.
      • Threat 1 (include the name of your chosen threat).
      • Threat 2 (include the name of your chosen threat).
      • Conclusion.
    • Use and cite 4–6 credible sources in your analysis. You may use the same source for more than one threat as long as you use a minimum of four different sources. A list of potential resources is available at the end of this course guide.
    • This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
      The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:
    • Assess the current threats to the global environment.
    • Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills.
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“Describe the system of stratification for that identity in the United States.

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS CREATING 2 SEPARATE RESPONSES TO PEERS POSTS………about 150 each…….

PEER POST #1:

“Describe the system of stratification for that identity in the United States.

The system stratification of the body difference comes to us in the form of racial differences in the United States. When a woman is obese in American, they are considered fat, not to be looked at anything else but that. Some people assume that because you are of larger size that all you do is eat and are lazy when that is not the case. But the thinner you are your most valued then a woman that is heavier. The negative attitudes that people get from being overweight is widespread situation.

How do the media generally portray this identity group? Do the media representations convey any messages about which members of this group society values most?

Media play a vital role in everything that goes on to how you look, the size of your body, to the latest trends. The media perceive that thin is the ideal look for a woman to become successful and places great importance on how women should look. The media is platform for women to seek out images of what they want to look like, and to search for diet and exercise advice and a outlet through which women can perform comparisons with their peers and celebrities As everyone knows every commercial that you watch for a new product, they put the face of a smaller woman instead of a heavier on. Even though the most casual glimpse at the portrayal of modern women in U. S. advertising, fashion, television, music videos, and films reveal a dual stereotype (Sidel,1990). As people we construct our identities through the media images. And when the media exposes our young girl to the ideal of what a woman should look like this makes them not happy with their bodies. And once one is not happy with their body, they start doing plastic surgery and alterations to the body.

Explain how the media representations either reinforce or challenge the associated stratification system.

When it comes to media this is where everyone goes to find the latest trends. People relies on media for the newest products, fashion, and news it runs the world. I believe that media challenges the stratification of body size. Through media the society depicts it standards of beauty putting lots of pressure on young girls and how they should look. What the media wants us to believe is that your beautiful only if you are thin. Some media is a negative image for our young girls because leads to stat to body shame themselves that can lead to unhealthy disorders. Most often we do not look at our body problem as a personal issue the problem comes from the pressure of the media and society.

What beauty ideals do the media in the United States reinforce for men? For women?

As Americans we are confronted with what the images of handsome men and beautiful women are supposed to look like. It is all pressure and unrealistic that all men must have a six pack for ab, the muscle arms, and work out 24 hours of the day. Males are also being pressure to be more muscular. It portrasy men to being aggressive and always in charge and the ideal beauty of a women is to be thin, have a nice behind, and big breast, with smooth great skin, it is all just an image of what society wants us to believe. The mass media is the most powerful way to spread these images that represent sociocultural ideals (Tiggemann, 2005). The pressure is heavy when media puts value that all women and men should be this perfect ten. One commercial I can remember is the Mr. Clean commercial the mom is daydreaming, and Mr. Clean comes alive, and they start dancing all provocative, kissing, and then they touch themselves that is to much for a cleaning product.

Describe one real-life consequence for either men or women who do not meet society’s beauty ideals that are reinforced by the media.

A male in the United States faces consequences like being shamed if you are a gay man. Some men feel as thought their masculinity is being question if they are gay. Like in sports because if you are gay it is assumed that you’re not man enough to play any sports. Society at times can make it hard for one to be who they are. When one is gay it can cause them not to be hire because of the way of them dressing in female clothing. It is sad how America is subject to shaming those who are not the ideal person of society.”

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PEER POST #2:

“Hello class and professor,

The two social identities I am choosing to talk about are body size and sexuality. Body size stratification in the United States is like being obese or anorexic. Being too big gets you the label of being fat, lazy, over eater, and unhealthy. Society labels anorexic people as unhealthy, too skinny, or a drug addict. Society labels obese and anorexic people these things without thinking about that there could be other reasons they are obese or anorexic. These other reasons could be that they have medical problems, big bones, or just can not seem to lose the weight no matter how hard they try. Sexuality stratification in the United States is labeling people who do not identify as straight as being morally wrong, having mental health issues, or being confused. Society has come a long way with accepting people who are not straight, but there are still plenty of people who think it is a sin and morally wrong. Society should not judge people on who they love, but they do.

Media shows skinny woman and muscular men. This shows people that these types of woman and men are what everyone should look like. They have one specific look that they think is beautiful or handsome. Sexuality, according to Chris Livesey (2007) “Transgressive sexualities (forms of sexuality that cut across gender categories) tend to both lack expression in the media and invite scorn, derision or fear” (Pg. 7). The media portrays sexuality that is not straight as something to be afraid of and not something to accept and approve of. No one needs approval to love who they want, but society makes it so gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders to name a few, to be afraid and ashamed of letting others know who they really are as a person. “Mclean notes: “…sly homophobia is still rife…the fact [Pop idol winner, Will Young’s] coming out was seen as a ‘confession’  …is indicative of the idea that homosexuality is something of a sin, a foible to be ‘admitted’ (does anyone, for example, ever have to “confess” or “admit” to being heterosexual?)”)” (Livesey, C. 2007, Pg. 7).

The beauty ideals that the media in the United States puts on woman and men are that woman are not beautiful or pretty unless they are a certain size, no fat, perfect skin with no blemishes on it, and a certain size butt and breasts. The media portrays men as muscular, tall, and also has no flaws on their skin. This leads to young and older men and woman to have unhealthy beauty ideas that they think they need to change themselves because the media does not show their size or flaws. This can lead to men and woman of all ages to become obsessed with trying to be the “perfect” person. People take dieting supplements, exercise to the extreme, diet and not eat healthy, and also can lead to depression.

I do not have cable t.v. so I do not see any commercials. A advertisement I have seen on a magazine was for a cream that is supposed to get rid of wrinkles under your eyes. This to me is saying that your natural wrinkles, due to age or whatever the case may be, is not beautiful. I have seen ads for creams to make stretch marks go away as well. I get that some people do not want them on their bodies, but like myself, I have had three kids and I used to be ashamed of my body and my stretch marks because society made me feel that way. Now I see my stretch marks, wrinkles, scars, and my whole body as a work of art. It is my story of what I have been through and I do not try to change myself unless I absolutely dislike something about myself, but only because I do not like it, not because someone else does not like it. Society and the media makes you feel like if you have flaws, you are not pretty or handsome or worthy of being loved, cared for, or listened too. ”

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Explain what sociologist C. Wright Mills meant by the sociological imagination.

Week 1 Discussion: What Is Sociology

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Please post thoughtful responses and comments to the following questions.

1. Explain what sociologist C. Wright Mills meant by the sociological imagination. Explain how personal troubles turn to public issues using an example (e.g., sexual misconduct, unemployment, domestic violence, etc.) after watching the video, ‘Sociological Imagination,’ and reading ‘Chapter 1’ (OpenStax, 2017) under the Week 1 Content.

2. What is sociology? Explain how it helps you better understand your life and our society after watching the video, ‘The wisdom of sociology: Sam Richards at TEDxLacador,’ and reading ‘Chapter 1’ (OpenStax, 2017) under the Week 1 Content.

3. State the major ideas of functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Which of the three approaches strikes you as the most useful? Why? How can you apply your favorite perspective to real-life situations?

4. Which sociological perspective would best explain why there seem to be so many poor people in America although we are among the richest countries on earth?

5. The neighborhood (the environment) where you grew up exerts a significant effect on the rest of your life. How did your family, neighbors, and community influence you? Explain it using the sociological perspective.

6. What sort of career are you interested in? How could studying sociology help you in this career?

7. How would a conflict theorist look at the educational system in the United States? How would a functionalist look at the educational system? What is one commonality between these two perspectives? What is one important difference?

Use APA parenthetical citations in your text and include a reference list at the end of your post. When you refer to and/or discuss any resources, you need to include a citation for that source.  For more information on APA style, go to: https://sites.umgc.edu/library/libhow/apa_examples.cfm

Original question response posts should be a minimum of 250-300 words, and replies to others should each be a minimum of 75-100 words.

Sociological Imagination – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BINK6r1Wy78

The wisdom of sociology: Sam Richards at TEDxLacador –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWD6g9CV_sc&t=26s

OpenStax Introduction to Sociology

What do toys teach us about masculinity and femininity?

What do toys teach us about masculinity and femininity?

Your assignment for this week is to take a trip to a local toy store (or visit one on-line) and analyze the messages which are communicated through the store’s layout, branding, toy selection, packaging, etc. I find that “mega” toy stores such as Toys ‘R’ Us, Target, and Wallmart work better for this assignment than do small specialty stores, but you are welcome to visit any toy store you like. You can visit the store only if you need or have to go and buy groceries in these stores anyway, otherwise use only the toystore website due to Covid 19 situation. To help you think about what you are seeing I recommend using the “Toystore Research Worksheet” I have attached above.

Once you have completed your investigation, you will write a short paper response. Your paper should be (2-3 pages) maximum. Please address the questions asked on the worksheet (but don’t just turn in a bulleted form of the worksheet-remember, you are writing a research paper!). Additionally, be sure to use any critical terms covered in your assigned readings, and thie class’ lectures.

For full credit you must incorporate at least two sources from class (or relevant sources from outside of class). The two sources must be correctly cited (APA or MLA) in the body of your paper. You must also include a properly formatted works cited.

-here are a few sources from class

– Cynthia Burack –  Gender Socialization

– https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/06/why-gender-neutral-swedish-preschools-could-make-children-more-successful?fbclid=IwAR2o222I4yd5vdyuMRrIW7QgVdl9wLETCYSEdO22tOVh9qGUZool2Q3Da_8&utm_campaign=buffer&utm_content=bufferbcc30&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com

– Class PowerPoint –  Gender Socialization

Explain how the controversial issue has been impacted by the advancement of technology in the media

 

Prepare a position paper on a controversial issue in the news. Explain how the controversial issue has been impacted by the advancement of technology in the media. Select one of the topics addressed in this class: Race in the media, body image, treatment of women in the workplace (including equal pay and online harassment), public trust in the media, and free speech and hate speech.

You will want your position paper to outline specifically what the nature of the problem is, and demonstrate critical thinking, sound logic, valid claims, personal passion and credible support that is cited correctly.

Requirements

Write a three-page paper in which you:

  1. In the introduction, include a quote, question or statistic from your text and an overview of the three major points you will cover.
  2. Introduce your position with a thesis statement at the end of the first paragraph.
  3. Provide three major points to support your thesis statement (put each major point in a separate paragraph).
  4. Wrap up your assignment with a strong conclusion in which you re-state the points you made and supported.
  5. Organize arguments and support your claims effectively.
  6. Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims and credible support for the claims.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards.  For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. All quotes, paraphrasing, and statistics require a properly formatted source page —even if only using your textbook.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title and the date. Include a source page to demonstrate understanding of the Strayer Writing Standards. The cover and source pages are not included in the required assignment page length. An Assignment 2 Sample [PDF] has been provided for your reference.

Resources:

Strayer University Library

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

  • Describe the impact of technological advancements on different types of media and social issues.