Tone and Negative Messages and Persuasive Messages

300 Words APA Style
M4D1: Tone and Negative Messages and Persuasive Messages
The communication options you choose will depend o n what you want to accomplish and what you and your audience find comfortable. Be aware that each generation has communication technology preferences. Instant messaging is often preferred by Generation X (under 50) and Generation Y (under 30), whereas Baby Boomers prefer email and mobile phone calls. You may find yourself out of touch with clients, co-workers, and associates who gravitate toward media you do not use. The ability to craft persuasive messages is also important when you are formulating a message that is bad news or trying to change perceptions or opinions.  Persuasive  Tone and Negative Messages and Persuasive Messagestechniques in communication can be used for influencing target audiences, changing perceptions, and maintaining the reputation of the organization.

For this discussion question, start by composing a brief persuasive message to your immediate supervisor explaining why your organization should be using social media to interact with various stakeholders. When writing this brief message, use the AIDA model discussed in the chapter (make sure you clearly label each section (attention, interest, desire, and action).

local, national, and world events-article summary

It is import for people to know and understand local, national, and world events. This assignment consists of accessing a news article pertaining to the federal government. The source must be less than one week old from the time of submission. Acceptable sources are: The Dallas Morning News, NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, and The Economist.
The purposes of this assignment are:
1. to increase your ability to research current events in government,
2. to increase your understanding of a particular area of government,
3. to connect concepts you are learning in class material with real-world issues.
You are to include the following criteria in your assignment:
1. Article title and source –
a. Using the MLA style of citation, where did you get the article?
b. You must include the article in a format so that it can be retrieved:
1) If you are using an internet source, include the url so it can be accessed.
2) If you are not using an internet source, cut out, photocopy, or print the        article, then scan or attach it.
2. Summary –  Briefly and in your own words, summarize the content of the article.
3. Connection –
Connect the article to one or more concepts we have covered in class.
a. Define the concept(s) that you state the article connects to.
b. Describe how the article illustrates the concept(s).
4. Viewpoints –
Identify the different perspectives that could be present in, or affected by, what is included in your article. Think about our discussion of changing demographics. How might the information in the article affect people from different groups such as race or ethnicity, age, region, religion, family structure or size, education, gender, etc.
5. Reaction –
Take a position on the issue contained in the article.
a. What ideas, positions, or assumptions do you want to challenge?
b. What do you agree with and why?
Write your paper in paragraph form using good sentence structure with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Write the paper in your own words. If you need to use a short quote, cite properly. The paper should be one to two pages in length, doublespaced, one inch margins, and 12-inch point font. It should be turned in via eCampus. This is not a critique of whether the article is good or bad. This assignment is to make a connection to the classroom material and to explore the different sides of the issue.

The market for labor and the production function

Econ 304

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185 total points

Economics 304

Homework #2 – The market for labor and the production function (Chapter 3)

Due Friday, 9/15 at the beginning of class – no late papers accepted!
Instructions: Please show all work or points will be taken off. Good luck!
1. (60 points total).
a) (5 points) Fill in the Table below.

Number of workers Units of output MPN
0
1 40
2 75
3 105
4 130
5 150
6 165
7 175

b. (10 points) Define the marginal product of labor and explain how it relates to the production function (with N on horizontal axis and Y on vertical axis). What shape does a production function typically take and why? Does this production function take the ‘typical’ shape?
Consider the recent news on the value of the US dollar
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Assume that you sell your output to Europe for a US price = $10, and The exchange rate at the beginning of 2017 was one euro = $1.03 but for ease with the numbers, let’s round down to one euro equal $1.00. So the euro price of your product is 10 Euros. Answer the following questions.
c) (5 points) You can hire all the workers you want at $210 per worker. Along with the US price = $10, calculate the number of workers that you will hire and the associated profit in REAL terms (as we did in class, we ‘assume away’ all other costs of production). Please give me the marginal REAL profit of each worker hired and then add them up and that is the total profit in real terms.
We now adjust for the change in the value of the US dollar relative to the euro – as the title of the article suggests, the current exchange rate is now one euro = $1.25
d)(5 points) What is the new Euro price of your product, assuming that your US dollar price stays at $10?
e).(5 points) Given the change in conditions you decide to raise the price of your product in US dollar terms so that the Euro price stays the same as it was before the change in the exchange rate. What is the new US dollar price? Please show all work.
f) (10 points) What has happened to the marginal revenue product (MRPN) for each worker (has it gone up or down?) and why given the change in price? Be sure to define what the marginal revenue product is and what it means in ‘laypersons’ terms.
g) (10 points) Given that the US$ price of your product has changed, explain how and why you would change your behavior. Please provide the intuition beginning your answer with… at the same level of labor input I am no longer ……… (please be as specific as possible). Again, explain in REAL terms, not nominal terms.
h. (5 points) Calculate the new level of profits in REAL terms given the change in condition including the change in the exchange rate, the change in the US $ price of your product. and the change in your behavior.
i)(5 points) The Treasury secretary Mnuchin and President Trump would argue that a weak dollar is good for firms and creates jobs – are your results consistent with the notion, why or why not? Explain!
2. (75 points total) Please show all work
Suppose the labor supply for a firm is given by:
NS = 5 + 2w
and REAL Labor Demand (MPN) is given by:
MPN = A K – 2 N
A = 10, K = 4
a)(5 points) Calculate the market clearing real wage and labor input (show work).
In the space below, draw a picture of this labor market labeling this initial equilibrium as point A. Be sure to label your graph completely.
15 points for correct and completely labeled diagram
b)(10 points) The local government votes on and passes a living wage ordinance, similar to a minimum wage, making it illegal to pay less than 20 in real terms – that is, the living wage is 20 – it is illegal for firms to pay less – we can assume we are in the base period so that nominal wages are the same as real wages. How many workers are willing to work at a real wage of 20 and how many workers are firms willing to hire? What do we call this difference?
Add these 2 points as points B on your diagram.
c)(10 points) Explain exactly why the firm changes their behavior given the governments decision to impose a living wage = 20. Start with at the same level of labor input…….
d)(5 points) Compare the number of people willing to work before and after the living wage legislation – why is this number so different?
e) (10 points) Suppose the local government decides not to pass the living wage ordinance and instead passes a bill where county workers have access to classes designed to increase their human capital and thus, increase their productivity. It works!
“K” which of course stands for human and physical capital rises to 7 (it was 4)
Resolve for the market clearing real wage and labor input and label this point as C on your graph.
f)(10 points) Now consider the movement from point A to point C on your graph. Explain why the firm changes their behavior – explain using specific numbers again starting your answer with at the same level of labor input…….
g)(5 points) Were workers better off with the living wage ordinance or with the classes that increase their human capital? Explain.
h)(5 points) Are firms better with the living wage ordinance or the training classes? Explain.
3. (50 points total – 5 for each of part and 15 points for completely labeled diagram.)
The following equations characterize a country’s closed economy.
Production function: Y = A·K·N – N2/2
Marginal product of labor: MPN = A·K – N.
where the initial values of A = 8 and K = 10.
The initial labor supply curve is given as: NS = 20 + 9w.
a) (10 points) Find the equilibrium levels of the real wage, employment and output (show work).
In the space below, draw two diagrams vertically with the labor market on the bottom graph and the production function on the top graph. Be sure to label everything including these initial equilibrium points as point A.
(15 points for correct and completely labeled diagrams)
We now have numerous changes to our economic conditions (all is not constant). Think of all these changes happening together, that is, we go from one state of economic affairs to a different state of economic affairs. Below are the changes.
· The labor supply changes and is now: NS = 24 + 9w .
· K goes down from 10 to 8.
b) (5 points) What could cause such a change in labor supply? Please give two specific and well supported reasons. Be sure to explain your answer.
c) (10 points) Solve for the new equilibrium values of the real wage, employment, and output and label as point B.
d)(10 points) Explain why exactly why the firm changes their behavior… again… at the same level of labor input ……….. Use specific numbers!

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HS1011 Data Communication and Networks

FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Assignment (PART II)
HS1011 Data Communication and Networks
Trimester 3 2017
Assignment Part II – Group Assignment:
Date Due: Friday Week 12, by 5:00 PM
Marks: Weighting 15%
Word limit: 2000-2500 words equivalent
Student Name (Block letters) Student Number: ___________________________ _____________ ___________________________ _____________ ___________________________ _____________ ___________________________ _____________
HOLMES
INSTITUTE
FACULTY OF
HIGHER
EDUCATION
HS1011 Data Communication and Networks Trimester 3 2017
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Purpose of the assignment: The purpose of this assignment is to exercise and develop skills required to analyse and design networks to address the need of clients. In this assessment, students will be able to
 Understand the basic concepts and principles of technology relating to electronic data communications and computer networking
 Demonstrate a basic understanding of terminology of network communications technology, network operating systems and network applications
 Articulate the difference between different types of network configurations and indicate the situations in which various options are best/most appropriate
 Understand and explain different role of networking and network operating systems for information systems
 Appreciate the need for different types of networks
Assignment requirements:
All three scenarios should be addressed. Use the instructions within each scenario to prepare a report. Each scenario has a discussion component and a network prototype component. Please present the discussion components in a Word document and screenshots of the network prototypes. Network prototypes should be submitted as .pkt files.
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Scenario 1:
You must install a network with 20 computers for a new business that wants to run
TCP/IP and have access to the Internet. The ISP in town will assign you only two public
IP addresses, so you decide to assign the computers addresses in the range of
172.16.1.1/16 to 172.16.1.125/16. You also need to install a network monitoring tool
on the central server to monitor network activities which shows status of each
computer in the network. You need to report the following to your supervising boss
before you are assigned with the project.
Requirements
 Produce a report that states all the required hardware and software to
implement this network.
 Design the prototype of the network using Packet Tracer and describe it in the
report.
You need to submit the .pkt file of your prototype created in Packet Tracer.
HS1011 Data Communication and Networks Trimester 3 2017
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Scenario 2:
You are hired as a consultant to place a WiFi network (for 50-60 customers) for which
you need to carry out WiFi scanning, to notify you of all the nearest and closest Access
points (APs), as well as to identify if the networks are 802.11/a, 802.11/b, 802.11/g.
Also, its main features should include AP information (SSID, MAC Address) and signal
quality chart. Your wireless network should be supported by 2 servers (Web and email
servers) that are connected to LAB of 20 users. You need to report the following to
your supervising boss before you are assigned to the project.
Requirements
 Produce a report that states all the required hardware and software to
implement this network.
 Design the prototype of the network using Packet Tracer and describe it in the
report.
You need to submit the .pkt file of your prototype created in Packet Tracer.
Scenario 3:
You have been called in to consult on a new network design for CNT Books. The
requirements of this design are summarized as follows:
 The building has three floors.
 There are 300 user workstations and 10 servers.
 Users must be grouped according to the projects they’re working on, but the
users for each project are located on all three floors.
 There must be fault tolerance for communicating between the floors.
 Performance analyzing tool to evaluate performance and QoS of the network.
Requirements:
 Produce a report that states all the required hardware and software to
implement this network.
 Design the prototype of the network using Packet Tracer and describe it in the
report.
You need to submit the .pkt file of your prototype created in Packet Tracer.
HS1011 Data Communication and Networks Trimester 3 2017
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Assignment Submission: Assignment PART II Date Due: Friday Week 12 by 5:00 PM Assignment Submission Guideline: Please submit your softcopy online using the respective Blackboard assignment submission link. Only one submission per group can be made on Blackboard. In your group submission please include:
 A Word document, including – Discussion component from Scenario 1 – Discussion component from Scenario 2 – Discussion component from Scenario 3 – Screenshots of Network prototypes from all three scenarios (not
included in the word limit)
 Three .pkt files, one for each scenario, created in Packet Tracer
Marking criteria Weighting
Discussion component – hardware and software requirements and
network prototype descriptions (from all three scenarios)
5%
Network prototypes (from all three scenarios) 10%
TOTAL Weight 15%
Assessment Feedback:

Homelessness

Paper- Homelessness

Your  Paper should include a problem statement or  description of the social problem you have selected, a discussion of the  scope and consequences of the problem, and an assessment of society’s  responses to the problem (including public policies and other less  formal responses). Papers should also present a clearly reasoned  alternative that is supported by scholarly research.
While  the following example can be modified to suit your needs, using this  outline as a guide will likely result in a high quality final paper:

  1. Title
  2. Describe the social problem.
  3. Explain why this problem qualifies as a social problem.
  4. Indicate the sociological theory or theories that may explain this social problem.
  5. Discuss the individual and social implications of this problem. Your  discussion of implications should be supported by accurate research  data.
  6. Summarize what social science experts have to say about this social problem. Are their conclusions methodologically sound?
  7. Explain what we, as a society, have done about this problem, considering public policies and other less formal responses.
  8. Explain how well societal efforts to solve the social problem are working.
  9. Describe an alternative.
  10. Discuss why the alternative is, or can be, an effective response to  the problem. Remember to consider negative consequences of the  alternative response.
  11. Conclude with reflections and thoughts about your chosen social problem.
  12. References

Writing the Final Paper
The Paper:

  1. Must be five to seven double-spaced pages in length, and formatted  according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  6. Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library.
  7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

The Roots of Terrorism

Description

select the motivator (culture, economy, society, or religion) that you think has had the greatest impact on terrorism throughout history. Then address the following: Summarize the reasons why you think this cause has been the most influential in spawning terrorist activity. Recommend a course of action to mitigate this cause. Identify the greatest impediments to this course of action. Predict whether or not the cause you selected will remain the most important throughout the immediate future. Must be at least three pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least one scholarly resource to support your claims. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page.

Cyber Bullying and Harassment

Topic: Cyber Bullying and Harassment

  1. Read the following: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/nov/05/children-cyberbullying-self-harm-gaming-mps-concern and http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/sep/22/cyberbullying-teenagers-worse-than-drug-abuse-says-report
  2. Find three different sources (at least one scholarly journal article and one online article) on the topic and compose a research proposal (350-500 words) that includes the following:
  • A title that describes the topic of the assignment
  • The correct bibliographic citation in APA or MLA format of each source
  • A summary in your own words (3-4 sentences) of each source and one sentence explaining how you plan on using the source in your essay
  • A concluding paragraph discussing what you found most difficult about the research process and how you overcame those difficulties
  • Proper grammar, spelling, and format conventions
  • Active voice
  • Complete sentences and paragraphs

 

Professional Development Portfolio

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Assessment 5
Professional Development Portfolio
Overview
Reflect on everything you have accomplished in your program and what it means in terms of career
advancement. There is no required minimum length for your summary, but be sure you address each program
outcome as thoroughly as possible.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course
competencies and assessment criteria:
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Questions to Consider
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a
fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.
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Resources
Required Resources
Use the completed assessments in this course as supporting evidence for your portfolio.
Capella Resources
APA Paper Template.
APA Paper Tutorial.
Assessment Instructions
Your Professional Development Portfolio is the final portion of your capstone project. For Part I, compile
specific artifacts that would be suitable to present at a job interview or performance review. In addition to the
four previous assessments you have completed in this course, prepare a written summary (Part II) of your
proficiency in all of the program outcomes and highlight accomplishments from your portfolio that illustrate
your level of competence.
Note: You will not be re-evaluated on the four previous assessments you submit as artifacts for your Portfolio;
you will only be evaluated on your written summary. Be sure, however, that you submit your entire portfolio.
Part I
Details Attempt 1 Available Attempt 2 Attempt 3
Tools
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Prepare your Professional Development Portfolio by compiling into a .zip file all the assessments (artifacts) you
have completed for this course. Organize your portfolio in a manner that makes sense for you. To make it
easier to reference specific assessments, use a numbering or lettering system such as A, B, C, and so on.
For example:
Assessment A: Health Assessment and Communication.
Assessment B: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
For example, in the summary you write in Part II, you would reference portions of Assessment A to support
your proficiency in the corresponding competencies.
Part II
Complete the following:
1. Write a summary of your proficiency in each of the program outcomes. Refer to specific assessments
and content to support your summary. Answer how well are you able to do the following:
1. Conduct comprehensive and focused assessments of health and illness parameters in individuals,
groups, and vulnerable populations.
2. Incorporate concepts of patient safety, clinical management, and quality improvement to
improve patient outcomes.
3. Incorporate evidence-based practice interventions (for example, information systems and
patient-care technologies) as appropriate for managing the acute and chronic care of patients,
promoting health across the lifespan.
4. Understand the scope and role of policy, finance, and regulatory environments in relationship to
individual and population outcomes.
5. Communicate effectively with all members of the health care team, including interdepartmental
and interdisciplinary collaboration for quality outcomes.
6. Apply knowledge of organizational behavior, nursing theory, and systems (micro- and macro-) as
appropriate for the scope and role of one’s own practice.
7. Apply and incorporate a basic understanding of the concepts of health promotion and disease
prevention as a means of improving health at the individual, population, and community level.
8. Incorporate a holistic, caring, culturally appropriate nursing approach that contributes to the
wellness and health of individuals, groups, and vulnerable populations.
9. Incorporate the qualities, skills, behaviors, and knowledge required to function as a patient
advocate, practice high quality care, assess and evaluate patient outcomes, and provide
leadership in improving care.
10. Integrate a holistic approach to local, regional, national, and global dynamics in nursing and
health care system delivery.
2. Conclude your summary explaining how lifelong learning can help support you in your career goals.
Additional Requirements
Format: You do not need to use APA formatting for this assessment.
Length: There is no required minimum length for your summary, but be sure you address each
program outcome as thoroughly as possible.
References: You do not need to use any supporting resources other than your completed assessments.
Font: Use double-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font.
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Analyze an environmental sustainability initiative from a “green economy” perspective

Green Economy – 1st Paper Assignment – Due Wed., Jan 31
20% of total class grade
1,500 words
Analyze an environmental sustainability initiative from a “green economy” perspective
 
Analyze a significant initiative by a city, state, region, or country, or a sector of the US economy, to shift a portion of their economy toward a more environmentally sustainable future.  It could be focused on any range of types of impacts – water, energy, transportation, waste, buildings, food, or a combination – and could be aimed at a single scale, or across multiple scales or regions.  It might be a mayor’s or governor’s initiative, or a grassroots/non-profit initiative to shift a community-wide system, a national campaign with a long list of signatories, or something else.
The paper should be at least 1,500 words, and should address some of the following types of questions.
 
Some questions you might consider for your paper:

  • How is it “green”? – what are the environmental issues it is aiming to address?
  • At what scale are the issues, and the efforts to impact them? Are the solutions or efforts at the same scale as the problem(s)?
  • How successful has it been? What have the impacts been?

 

  • Describe how this initiative impacts the economy. What is the size and extent of the economic impact?  Where?
  • Who are the primary participants in the effort? Who are the beneficiaries?  Is there anyone who is negatively impacted by the effort?  How does this affect them economically?

 

  • Is this a model for other people/places? Who, where, and in what ways?
  • Are there cautionary lessons for others from this initiative?
  • Are there uniquenesses or differences between this initiative and other similar efforts in other places?