Assignment 3

PY360 Ethics in Technology

Directions:  Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.  Sources must be cited in APA format.  Your response should be a minimum of one (1) single-spaced page to a maximum of two (2) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.

Write a short essay for each of the following topics.

Define copyright, trade secrecy, and patents as they relate to software.

The owner of a copyright has five (5) principle rights. What are they?

Discuss the legal protections related to copyright, trade secrecy, and patents. Include an example for each where legal protection has been enforced.

Total possible points of 100 include ten (10) points for organization and use of language, including grammar and punctuation.

Assignment 3

PY360 Ethics in Technology

Directions:  Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.  Sources must be cited in APA format.  Your response should be a minimum of one (1) single-spaced page to a maximum of two (2) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.

Write a short essay for each of the following topics.

Define copyright, trade secrecy, and patents as they relate to software.

The owner of a copyright has five (5) principle rights. What are they?

Discuss the legal protections related to copyright, trade secrecy, and patents. Include an example for each where legal protection has been enforced.

Total possible points of 100 include ten (10) points for organization and use of language, including grammar and punctuation.

The purpose of this assignment is to critique a peer-reviewed article regarding consumer behavior. During this assignment, assume the role of a peer reviewer who is reviewing the article for a journal. Select an article from a peer-reviewed journal within the scope of consumer behavior (e.g., global marketing, services, pricing). Begin your research by using the GCU Library or an electronic database search. The article must be published within the last 5 years. Write an article review of 750 words that addresses the following:

1. A general overview of the article. Include an opening paragraph stating the full APA formatted reference for the article you chose. Give a brief overview of the following: thesis of the article, hypothesis, research design methods, conclusions, and recommendations.
2. Relationship to course. How does this article relate to the knowledge within this course? How does it relate to the textbook?
3. A critical analysis. Did the process make sense? Was enough information given to determine if results were valid? Were the statistics clear and did they support the results? Were the results generalizable to a wider population than the sample subjects?
4. A value assessment. Based on the conclusions, what value exists in the article for a future manager in the real world?

Discuss Basic Quantitative Analysis in Marketing.

Please read carefully the note on Basic Quantitative Analysis in Marketing. The article defines key concepts such as various types of costs, contribution and margin. Calculations related to break even analysis and its impact on managerial decision making is also highlighted.

After you completed the reading answer the following questions attached

Please read carefully the note on Basic Quantitative Analysis in Marketing. The article defines key concepts such as various types of costs, contribution and margin. Calculations related to break even analysis and its impact on managerial decision making is also highlighted.

After you completed the reading answer the following questions attached

Other than Microsoft Office and Quicken, what are two common software products that are used in your workplace or organizations within your field of study? Can you provide an explanation and practical examples of how the software is used? In replies to peers, consider one of the following:

1. Your experience with the identified software
2. Advantages and disadvantages
3. Available alternate software that could be considered

Field of Study is Marketing — Must have proper citations

Other than Microsoft Office and Quicken, what are two common software products that are used in your workplace or organizations within your field of study? Can you provide an explanation and practical examples of how the software is used? In replies to peers, consider one of the following:

1. Your experience with the identified software
2. Advantages and disadvantages
3. Available alternate software that could be considered

Field of Study is Marketing — Must have proper citations

Write using the following as a guideline:

• What reaction do you have about one of the Elements from your personality results? (Read below)
• Consider one or more activities from your DIS Harmony Element, that you might enhance your interaction style. Discuss which one(s) and why.
• What did you find interesting about your profiles?
• Have you attempted any of the activities recommended on the personality test to improve your harmony and what was your experience with them?
• What additional activities might you suggest for them or ideas for implementing the activities?

Personality/Harmony personality test to use as guide for above questions

Dominate Harmony Profile

Swing – The Innovator:  Harmony: Creativity – designing, thinking, producing or making something unique to you; thinking outside the box You are the innovative trendsetter! People view you as energetic and a always doing something creative. You make a great idea person because you are able to use creativity within a structured environment. You understand tradition, yet are open to change. When people need to think outside of the box, they call on you for brainstorming.  Sometimes, though you are too adaptable and find it hard to stick with a decision because you’re always looking for new ways to do something.

DIS-Harmony symptoms: Internal toxins create stiffness, lack of flexibility or creativity, inflammation.

Focus: Intuition / Higher Self

Write using the following as a guideline:

• What reaction do you have about one of the Elements from your personality results? (Read below)
• Consider one or more activities from your DIS Harmony Element, that you might enhance your interaction style. Discuss which one(s) and why.
• What did you find interesting about your profiles?
• Have you attempted any of the activities recommended on the personality test to improve your harmony and what was your experience with them?
• What additional activities might you suggest for them or ideas for implementing the activities?

Personality/Harmony personality test to use as guide for above questions

Dominate Harmony Profile

Swing – The Innovator:  Harmony: Creativity – designing, thinking, producing or making something unique to you; thinking outside the box You are the innovative trendsetter! People view you as energetic and a always doing something creative. You make a great idea person because you are able to use creativity within a structured environment. You understand tradition, yet are open to change. When people need to think outside of the box, they call on you for brainstorming.  Sometimes, though you are too adaptable and find it hard to stick with a decision because you’re always looking for new ways to do something.

DIS-Harmony symptoms: Internal toxins create stiffness, lack of flexibility or creativity, inflammation.

Focus: Intuition / Higher Self