Thursday, 12 June 2014

Applying Theory: Environmental Issues

Applying Theory: Environmental Issues
The goal of this assignment is to apply an ethical theory to a real-world situation. You will examine an environmental issue, and apply one of the ethical theories to understand how human interactions with the natural environment raise ethical concerns. You will do this by preparing and posting a PowerPoint slideshow.

  1. Choose oneof the following topics/issues and read about it at the indicated place:
    • Environmental justice/environmental racism (Article: Environmental Justice for All)
    • Environmental harm/pollution of air and water (Chapter 8 in the textbook)
    • Waste reduction (Chapter 8 in the textbook)
  2. Select one philosophical theory (utilitarianism, deontology, or virtue ethics). Consider the following questions pertaining to the theory you have selected:
    • What does the theory tell us about how things operate in the real world?
    • What is the focus of the theory? That is, what aspects of everyday life does the theory address? Another way to think about this is to consider what question(s) the theory is addressing?
    • The focus (or questions) help you think about the topical boundaries of the theory―this course is about ethics and social responsibility and you should concentrate on the ethical and moral aspects of the theory and of the topic you are analyzing. It may help to think in terms of different realms or institutions―does the theory help to explain people’s behavior from a political perspective? From an economic perspective? From a religious perspective? From an ethical perspective? Try to sort through everything that does not represent an ethical question, and address only the ethical issues.
    • How does the theory simplify complex issues to make them more understandable? Another way to think about this is to consider what the elements―or concepts―that make up the theory are. Identify the concepts and how they are related to each other.
  3. Develop one thesis question that applies your philosophical theory to your environmental issue. You will address this question in developing an argument that links the theory to the issue (through your notes and pictures), so make sure you word your question carefully to accomplish this task.
  4. Develop an argument that addresses your question. Build your argument by writing nine sentences. Each sentence should make one important point about the ethical aspects of the environmental issue you are analyzing and will be placed on one slide each. Make sure your argument focuses on ethical arguments, and avoids personal opinion, or arguments based on politics, economics, religion, or topics other than ethics.
  5. Create a PowerPoint slideshow to present your argument. Begin by inserting your argument into the slideshow using the “Notes” feature at the bottom of each slide. Click on the box that says “Click to add notes” and type one sentence at the bottom of each slide. Your sentences and slides should link together to form your argument.
  6. Find photos to illustrate each sentence, and post the photo on the slide above the note. You can use your own personal photos or can search the internet for photos that are appropriate. Make sure the photos are not protected from copying; you should only use photos that are in the public domain. Cite the sources from which you get your photos underneath the photo on each slide.
Your slide show should present what you would usually write in a paper. The slideshow should be 11 slides long (1 slide for title page, 9 slides for your arguments, 1 slide for references). All citations and references should be in APA format. If you are unfamiliar with how to use PowerPoint, see: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/basic-tasks-in-powerpoint-2010-HA101824346.aspx

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Starbucks - Case study

Write a paper that answers the four case study questions listed below in narrative form using APA format. Provide supporting rationale into your responses to the case study questions. The case analysis should be three to four pages long, excluding title and reference pages, with at least two references
Create a job description and job specification for a Starbucks employee. Do not simply copy and paste the job description from the Starbucks’ website or any other source. The Starbucks site can be utilized to view the different job requirements of employees, but the intent of the assignment is to apply job specification concepts from the book to this case. Cite any references.
What form of departmentalization should Starbucks use? Should the form be changed in stores offering food products and lunch? Why or why not?
When the company began to experience financial problems, should the leadership try to centralize power and decision-making or decentralize the operation?


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Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Discrimination

Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Discrimination
In many cases, prejudice stems from the unknown. As individuals, we tend to migrate toward those who may look like us, act like us, and think like us. As a result, it may be difficult for us to open our minds and embrace those whose values, beliefs, and overall sense of self differ from our own.
For this assignment, compose a paper that is three to four pages in length.  In your paper, discuss the impacts of prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination in the context of social psychology.  Be sure to address the following points:
1.   Define and describe the following terms: prejudice, stereotype, discrimination, and ingroup vs. outgroup. Based on your own experiences in the social world, can you relate to any of these terms? Do you identify with a particular term? Why or why not?
2.   Examine the social, cognitive, and societal origins of prejudice and stereotypes. Be sure to include specific information regarding categorization, such as ingroup favoritism and the outgroup homogeneity effect, norms, competition for resources, and social inequalities. Of the categories presented, which do you think are the most significant in our society and in your particular community?
3.   Analyze the influences that promote stereotyping, and offer strategies to reduce prejudice. What are the consequences of stereotyping and discrimination? Who does this behavior hurt, and in what ways does it hurt them? Are we inadvertently creating self-fulfilling prophecies in our society? If so, how can we take steps to improve attitudes, judgments, and behaviors?
Your paper must include an introduction, a thesis statement, and a conclusion. Your completed assignment should be three to four pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), include a minimum of three references, and follow APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center


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Case Studies

Review Case Studies 8 and 10 below and then respond to
the following questions
.
1.What health based social or behavioral problem are you addressing?
Give a brief overview.
2.
What organizations or schools will need to collaborate to address the problem?
3.
Who are the stakeholders? Why is this problem important to them?
4.
How will they work together to bring solutions?
5.
What will the program look like?
6.
What other community support will be needed for the program to be successful?

Requirements
The
work should be at least 500 words in length.
There should be a minimum of three peer reviewed references used, including the source for the
chosen media message.
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Constitutional Rights of Prisoners

The Supreme Court has held that prisons may restrict the constitutional rights of prisoners where the restriction is connected to a legitimate penological interest. Provide an example of this idea when prisoners’ constitutional rights may be restricted in the interest of a legitimate jail function. Is it fair that prisoners’ rights may be restricted by prison administrators? Why or why not?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

Rabble Management
Define the difference between jail and prison. In addition, define the term rabble as it relates to the concept of American jails being a form of “rabble management.” Provide your opinion on the value and effectiveness of jails as forms of rabble management for society.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.


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Assessment Task 1: Case study analysis. ‘The Malard Manufacturing Company’, textbook pp 431-432

Assessment Task 1: Case study analysis. ‘The Malard Manufacturing Company’, textbook pp 431-432.
The objectives of the analysis are to:
• Improve your knowledge of specific concepts and theories of management
• Develop your ability to apply theories and concepts to practical situations
• Encourage you to consider the effectiveness of various management theories and models as they relate to organisational functioning
• Develop your skills in research, critical thinking and analysis
• Develop your skills in academic writing
Weighting: 20%
Due: at the Week 5 lecture
Criteria for assessment: available at the end of this course description.
Accessing the case study: ‘The Malard Manufacturing Company’ case study is from the textbook, pp 431-432
Instructions: answer all three questions on p 432. You do not need to include an introduction, conclusion or executive summary; just answer the questions.
Note: you are not expected to undertake extensive reading beyond the textbook, but you should read widely within the textbook. You must cite references using the APA style and supply an alphabetised reference list. Ensure you provide the signed School Assignment sheet with your assignment.
6 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
‘Must read’ article
Mintzberg, H. (1990). ‘The manager’s job: folklore and fact’. Harvard Business Review, March-April. This seminal article is on the Moodle site.
Books
Bartol, K., Tein, M., Matthews, G., & Sharma, B. (2008). Management – a pacific rim focus (5th ed.). Sydney: McGraw-Hill.
Bartol, K., Tein, M., Matthews, G., Sharma, B., Ritson, P., & Scott-Ladd, B. (2008). Management foundations – A Pacific rim focus (2nd ed.). Sydney: McGraw-Hill.
Campling, J., Poole, D., Wiesner, R., Ang, E. S., Chan, B., Tan, W., et al. (2008). Management (3rd Asia-Pacific ed.). Milton, Qld.: Wiley.
Clegg, S., Kornberger, M. & Pitsis, T. (2005). Managing and organizations: an introduction to theory and practice. London: Sage.
Davidson, P, Simon, A, Gottschalk, L, Hunt, J, Wood, G, & Griffin R. W. (2006). Management – core concepts and skills (Australasian ed.). Milton, Qld.: Wiley.
Davidson, P., Simon. A., Woods, P., Griffin, R. (2009). Management: Core concepts and application (2nd Australian ed.). Milton, Qld.: Wiley.
Gibson, J. L., Ivancevich, J. M. & Donnelly, J. H. (1997). Organizations: behavior, structure, processes (9th ed.). Chicago: Irwin.
Hanagan, T. (2005). Management: Concepts and practices (4th ed.). Harlow, England: Pearson.
Robbins, S., Bergman, R., Stagg, I., & Coulter, M. (2009). Management (5th ed.) Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson.
Waddell, D., Devine, J., Jones, G. R. & George, J. M. (2007). Contemporary management. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Academic Journals
1. Journal of Management & Organization, published by eContent Management Pty Ltd, www.jmanorg.com (ISSN 1833-3672)
2. Harvard Business Review, published by Harvard Business School Publication Corp., www.hbr.org (ISSN 0017-8012)
Academy of Management Journal, Published by Academy of Management, www.aom.pace.edu/amj/ (ISSN 0001-4273)
Semester 2, 2013. Assessment Task 1: Case study (Worth 20%).
Malard Manufacturing case study, Samson & Daft (2012), pp. 431-432.
Q1. Balance of vertical and horizontal structure; appropriateness of direct communication with Exec Vice President. (4 marks)
• Depth of understanding and discussion of the differences between vertical and horizontal structure
• Depth of understanding and discussion regarding appropriateness of direct communication with the Exec Vice-President rather than problem-solving at the managerial level
Q2. Analysis of the problem and suggested potential solutions. (4 marks)
• acknowledgement of both personalities and organisational structure to the conflict
• Actions suggested for Julie Crandell
• Depth of understanding and discussion of solutions proposed
Q3. Potential structural changes; span of control and other management issues relating to the CV305 project (7 marks)
• Discussion of structure and proposed new organisational chart as relevant
• Discussion re span of control
• Depth of understanding and discussion of the other management issues relevant to CV 305 project such as a project manager and/or a task force.
• Discussion of the possible advantages and disadvantages of the student’s suggestions.
Written expression (3 marks)
• the writing is fluent, exhibiting grammatically correct sentences that are appropriately punctuated.
• there are no spelling or typing errors and due regard is given to rules of capitalisation and abbreviation, etc.
• the response conforms to the appropriate style guide advice and the requirements of the specified format (font, margins etc).
APA style (2 marks)
• cited and listed the textbook as the source of the case study
• in-text citations and direct quotes from the case study follow referencing guide rules
• reference list and/or bibliography appropriately compiled.


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T&E lessons

Throughout the unit you have been completing weekly hands-on tasks to gain insight into what T&E lessons might entail. These activities have generally been pitched to you at an ‘adult’ level, so for this task you will consider how to modify one of the weekly activities within this unit and make it suitable for middle-childhood T&E students.
You will present this task in the form of an extended podcast (including audio, video, pictures, text, etc.) that can be downloaded and viewed on a mobile phone. Emphasis must be placed on either the Information, Systems or Materials outcome of T&E (pick one). Use Microsoft Movie Maker (or similar for Mac users) for producing your podcast. It is to be a maximum of 2 minutes in length and less then 10MB in file size. You will have to be very efficient and effective in the way you present the extended podcast, and are expected to integrate a rich range of information formats. You will upload 2 files for this task - 1) a Word document with a completed cover page, marking rubric, and reference list and 2) a movie file.
Week 7 is devoted to a tutor-led discussion of the assessment’s requirements and how they should be addressed and will be organized by your tutor.
The quality of your submission will be judged primarily on its usefulness to teachers of Technology and Enterprise and its demonstration of the potential of enhanced podcasts for presenting diverse types of information in an economical and powerful manner.


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