questions about Foner’s Chapter 23 and Kinzer’s book “Overthrow”. 1) What effect did the Cold War have on American culture? What about effects with regard to anti-communism? 2) How did the sentiment of a national security state created along with the CIA and House Committee on Un-American Activities’ (HUAC) Blacklisting in 1947, McCarthyism, and COINTELPRO in 1956 impact American politics, culture, and society? (How did each of these impact in those ways?) 3) Are there any recognized parallels to American society post 9/11? Why and what are they?
President Eisenhower's Influence – America in the 1950's is referred to as "The Affluent Society."
President Eisenhower’s Influence 1) America in the 1950’s is referred to as “The Affluent Society.” What does that mean specifically? 2) Who was excluded from this “promise” of success in America and how do the issues of race, gender, and class play out here? 3) How is this seen across what’s called the “consumer culture,” in the rise of the suburbs, use of land and resources, and in the popular culture? 4) The 1950’s was a time when everyone supposedly liked Ike (President Eisenhower). Why was this? 5) What was President Eisenhower’s approach to the Cold War? 6) What were the roots of the Vietnam Conflict? 7) What did Eisenhower mean in his Farewell Address in 1961 by the phrase “military industrial complex” and what were his warnings? 8) Have these warnings come to pass? In what ways (what are examples)?
Compensation on Job Evaulation-Job analyses has been considered the cornerstone
1-Job analyses has been considered the cornerstone for human resource management. Precisely how does it support managers making pay decisions? 2-What does job analyses have to do with internal alignment? 3-Describe the major decisions involved in job analyses. 4- Distinguish between task data and behavioral data. 5-why bother with job evaluation? Why not simple market price? How can job evaluation link internal alignment and external market pressures? 6-What are the pros and cons of having employees involved in compensation decisions? what forms can employee involvement take? 7-If you where managing employee compensation, how would you recommend that your company evaluate the usefulness of its job evaluation or person based plans? 8-Based on the research on job evaluation, what are the sources of possible gender bias in skill -/competency-based plans? 9-how can a manager ensure that job evaluation or skill-/competency-based support a costumer -centered strategy?
The Great Depression and the New Deal
More questions regarding Foner’s text and his meanings in Chapter 21, as well as Zinn’s book Chapter 4. 1) FDR’s response to the Great Depression was called the New Deal, but what did this mean, according to Foner and Zinn, and how was it a shift away from traditional American politics? 2) What were the major problems with the New Deal, according to Foner and Zinn? 3) Did these problems end the Depression? Why or why not? 4) How did the New Deal affect women and minorities, according to the two authors? 5) What is the legacy of the New Deal today, especially in the current debate about the economic recession?
Models of Alcoholism and Drug Ab
Alignment-Management and Information Technology
Does your organization properly align management and IT? If you don’t know or are unemployed, conduct some independent research regarding this topic for an organization of your choice. If so, what are some of the HR issues and challenges related to technology? If not, how could they be?
Uncertainty Dimensions
The Importance of Developing a Mission Statement
Defend the process of developing a mission statement. Why do you feel that this process is necessary and complimentary to strategic management? Support your answer with at least two examples and detail where applicable.
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 In 2009, The EEOC implemented the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). What effects might GINA potentially have on workplace culture, on health insurance, and on the economy?
Individuals who own homes may take a tax
Individuals who own homes may take a tax deduction for interest paid. Many individuals believe that this tax law discriminates against individuals who rent. Do you think this deduction is discriminatory? Explain and share your thoughts. Additionally, gifts and inheritances have been excluded from gross income since 1913. Discuss the tax consequences of gifts made of property and any income produced by the property. What, if any, are the exclusions and taxable income according to Section 102.