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Business Ethics Theories and Affirmative Action

White males have been the most powerful group in the United States for years. Through economic exclusions, enforced by laws and reinforced by deep cultural attitudes, there has existed, in effect, a preferential hiring program for white males. In light of that historical reality and the dynamics that remain in our culture, evaluate the contemporary strategy of affirmative action for minorities to bring about more fairness in hiring and promotion practices. Explain and defend your arguments concerning affirmative action and “reverse discrimination”. Apply one of the ethics theories to support your position (Utilitarian, Kant, Rawls, Libertarian, and Egoism).

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westward expansion from 1860 to 1890

Description
This assignment is a “think piece,” which is an essay that requires you to interact with a subject and develop your own interpretation based on that experience. After your initial analysis of a specific topic, you should synthesize that with other outside research to support your ideas. You should use a minimum of two other scholarly, peer-reviewed resources found in the APUS library. .
Specifically for this assignment we will use an interactive map of westward expansion from 1860 to 1890. You can access it at this URL: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/akh10_int_expansion/ Once you have the map open, click on the boxes for Major Cities, Railroad Networks, Improved Agricultural Land, and States and Territories. At the bottom of the map, you will notice the decades 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1890. Click on each of these decades in succession and you will see the ways in which the country changed. The goal of this assignment is for you to interpret, synthesize, and analyze what you are seeing on the map. You will make a well-organized argument, support that through research, and then write a conclusion for your findings.
Analysis is the process whereby the researcher separates something into its component parts. In an analytical essay, the writer examines a subject relative to its own terms, and explains the problem by studying the individual parts. In contrast, synthesis requires that the researcher examine individual unrelated parts in an effort to discover something new. A good essay will utilize both analysis and synthesis. Instead of examining the simple facts of a problem, the writer will go beyond the obvious, making connections between different pieces of evidence to discover something new.
As an example, consider a modern map of the world illustrating the growth of the internet over the last thirty years. It demonstrates the new ways in which the world is connected by facilitating the spread of ideas through instantaneous communication. Access to much of the information that once required us to physically travel to a library is now accessible through a computer at home (or a mobile phone in your pocket). Social media has also given us the ability to discuss and debate ideas, not only with our friends and family, but with people we may have never met. We all have the power to disseminate knowledge around the globe within a matter of seconds.
If you were writing a paper on this topic (this is an example only, as your paper will focus on the period from 1860 to 1890) you could analyze this larger topic by focusing on a specific aspect like use of the internet in online education. You might make the argument that the internet has enabled more non-traditional students to pursue a higher education. Your synthesis would include understanding the connections between your outside research and your argument.
This essay should be at least three double-spaced pages of text (Times New Roman, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of two academically credible sources. Bibliographies and citations can be in MLA, APA, or Chicago format. If you are a history major, we strongly suggest that all citations adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style.
This essay needs to be turned in through the assignment section for grading. If you use any of the information from your sources word-for-word, you must cite the source by using endnotes or footnotes, and enclose those words within quotation marks. If you read the information and write it in your own words and it is not common knowledge, then you must cite the source because you are paraphrasing someone’s information.
The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor’s name, and date. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, informal language, passive voice, or first/ second person (I, you, we, our, etc). Before submitting your paper, check your grammar and use spell check. Remember, the way you talk is not the way you write a paper. Please label your paper as follows: lastnamefirstnameHIST102ShortPaper.

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Disease and Nutrition Paper-Healthcare Essay

Instruction

For this assignment, you will conduct research and write a paper containing three parts: Part I: Analyze diet Part II: Evaluate how the patient’s diet affects: The person’s health (anatomy) The progression of the illness (pathophysiology) Common medications associated with the disease Part III: Create patient SMART goals and an evidence-based plan of care (patient education) Begin by selecting one of the patient profiles (Patient’a for choice will be uploaded) You will use the patient profile to complete Parts I–III of the assignment. Final Research Paper: Disease & Nutrition Part I The Diet Include the following in Part I: • Criterion 1: Determine if the person’s diet is deficient or in excess of CHO, PRO, and fat and explain why. • Criterion 2: Explain in detail how the person’s diet meets or does not meet the RDA for five or more micronutrients. Part II Disease and Nutrition Include the following in Part II: • Criterion 1: Explain how the person’s diet would affect the patient’s disease symptoms and progression. Provide a minimum of three examples of how specific foods affect the disease pathophysiology. Provide examples of foods the person should avoid, and those he/she should consume. • Criterion 2: Explain how food interacts with the medications this patient takes. What are the nutrient-related side effects of the medication? What are the nutrient restrictions and recommendations for the medications? o Example: Iron supplements cause constipation, so people are advised to increase fiber foods; however, if a person is taking fiber with iron, the fiber will reduce the absorption of the iron thus decreasing the effectiveness of the iron. Part III Patient Education Include the following in part III: • Criterion 1: Calculate the following for the patient: BMI, BMR, CHO, PRO, and fat needs and any other relevant calculations that will help you develop a nutritional plan for your patient. • Criterion 2: Develop an evidence-based nutritional education plan with three SMART goals for your patient. Provide specific nursing strategies and examples for the patient, and consider all aspects of the patient’s lifestyle. Paper should: Be 4–5 pages, !not including the title and reference pages! Source(s) should be integrated into the paragraphs. Use in-text citations pointing to evidence in the literature and supporting your ideas. Incorporate a minimum of two pee APA format Getting Started Tips Some common diets in the United States: • Paleo diet • DASH • Diabetic • Hemodialysis • Vegetarian • Atkins A few recommended peer-reviewed journals: • Journal of American Medical Association • Lancet • Journal of American Dietetic Association * You may not use WebMD or any Wiki sources. Check with your instructor or librarian to confirm that your sources are credible and scholarly. Your librarians are here to help you with your research questions! Patient’s info to select and the rubric are submitted.
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PechaKucha Presentation and Report

PechaKucha Presentation and Report
Please read the following news items:

  1. “Australia fails to improve ranking in global corruption index amid mounting push for federal watchdog” (Available at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-25/australia-fails-to-improve-ranking-in-global-corruption-index/8212226),
  2. “Major concerns over Australian corporate corruption, but convictions few” (Available at http://www.smh.com.au/business/comment-and-analysis/major-concerns-over-australian-corporate-corruption-but-convictions-few-20160331-gnv8ap.html)
  3. “Black economy a drain on tax take” (Available at http://www.smh.com.au/business/black-economy-a-drain-on-tax-take-20120415-1x1ng.html)

In light of these articles, please respond to the following questions:

  1. First, briefly introduce the concept of “Black International Business” (As-Saber & Cairns, 2015) and its relevance to Australian business enterprises.
  2. Now, identify and briefly introduce at least one Australian company for each of the four types of businesses categorised in the ‘Black International Business’ taxonomy.
  3. In your opinion, which type of business operations is the most prevalent among Australian-owned business entities engaged in international business activities? Please justify your response.
  4. What are the steps the Australian government requires to take in making Australian business operators more ethically responsible in their activities both locally and internationally?

 
Note: In addition to your own research, you may find the following two article links useful in responding to these questions:

  1. “Lax rules boost risk of organised crime snaring government contracts” (Available at https://theconversation.com/lax-rules-boost-risk-of-organised-crime-snaring-government-contracts-44292).

 

  1. “Australia ‘failing’ to tackle bribery by multinational companies: OECD” (Available at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-06/australia-accused-of-failing-to-tackle-bribery-among-multinatio/5187070).

 
Assessment Task Guidelines:
Part 1: PechaKucha presentation
PechaKucha is an innovative individual presentation mechanism in which the content could be presented succinctly, easily and efficiently within a constrained timeframe. Using the PowerPoint presentation technique, each student will require to present 20 images with a length of 20 seconds each, for a total time of 6 minutes, 40 seconds. The images advance automatically while you talk along to the images.
As a controlled presentation style, students are required to use PechaKucha to summarise key issues found through their research endeavours and communicate them using images and verbal narratives in an engaging manner.  Despite its challenging nature, it may provide students with an opportunity to both learn and present critical international business ideas in an enjoyable, efficient and creative style.
Part 2: PechaKucha Transcript
Each student will require to prepare and submit a separate transcript of the narratives used in the PechaKucha presentation in the form of a word/pdf document.

  • Submitted together with the PechaKucha, the transcript will have 20 separate sections based on 20 images.
  • Each section should include at least one or more ‘in-text’ reference/s used in preparing the presentation. Please note, any images, tables or animations used from online or other sources needs to be referenced as well.
  • At the end, the 21stsection needs to be added to include a reference list (http://libguides.scu.edu.au/c.php?g=356711&p=2405577).
  • Any additional material such as figures or tables could also be included if you feel it necessary. You can include them as appendices after the reference list. However, you need to show the link of each of the appendices used to the relevant section of the transcript.

Additional Guidelines for PechaKucha
PechaKucha is tightly structured. Therefore, it is important to plan it out slide by slide and rehearse well before recording the narratives. A significant amount of web material is available to learn more about PechaKucha and how to create one. I have picked up a few from the web for providing you with some ideas:
http://www.pechakucha.org/cities/bemidji/blogs/presenter-information-and-tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9zxNTpNMLo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32WEzM3LFhw
Use wide research to gather evidence for your perspective. You must demonstrate your ability to understand and incorporate ideas from academic (i.e., peer-reviewed) journals and other information sources, and show consistent argumentation throughout (not a mere description). Use relevant theories and examples in order to substantiate your arguments.
Mandatory Referencing Requirements

  • It is important that the assignment reflects the student’s own understanding of relevant literature. An effective integration of these materials to the discussion is also vital that could primarily be achieved through the use of appropriate referencing.
  1. Accordingly,at least 5(five) academic references MUST be cited along with other non-academic references such as articles from periodicals, newspapers and web pages.

Structure, and Formatting

  1. The students are expected to maintain a high standard in presenting their works.
  2. The presentation must be well-structured and well-argued. The clarity of expressions together with the appropriate use of grammar, spelling and punctuations are important to maintain.
  • As mentioned above, an appropriate structure must be maintained.
  1. For the report, the referencing format must strictly be adhered to (Harvard System).
  2. For the PechKucha report, use appropriate pagination. 12 point font in Times New Roman should be used throughout with appropriate margins on each side (at least 2 cm).