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    Ethical Issues Managers Consider

    1) When an organization decides to downsize, what ethical issues should a manager consider? 2) How would you handle a situation when your ethical principles conflict with your organization's ethics? About 300 words. Thank you.

    How social, psychological and biological issues influence addiction.

    You are trying to understand theories that address why certain people become addicted to drugs while others do not. Identify and discuss at least 2 different theories regarding how social, psychological and biological issues influence addiction. Identify strengths and weaknesses in how each theory is able to explain addiction.

    Sociological Analysis of Chosen Passages

    #1 Explain the following quote as to why you think it is a good example of the term "Mass Media" "An ad of their seeking franchisees later spelled out the benefis of the system: Imagine- No Carhops-No waitresses-no dishwashers-no bus boys-the McDonald's System is Self Service!" #2 Explain the following quote as to why y

    Personality Styles

    This assignment needed to be more general (personality styles) than specific to the individual. Please see attachments. I need help in preparing a 700-800 word paper. After taking an assessment my personality style is the Assessor/Cautious Style. Need to explain what the cautious style is then compare and contrast the

    The effects of different drugs

    You are interested in finding out more about the effects of different drugs . For each of the following drugs: amphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), and nicotine, use your available resources to research those drug and then discuss the following: ---What are the current demographics and trends for usage of the drug? ---What are the

    Diversity in the workplace

    What do we mean by diversity in the workplace? Why is it important as managers to understand diversity? Please give examples from your own experience.

    Personality Styles

    Please see attachment. I need help in preparing a 700-800 word paper. After taking an assessment, I found out that my personality style is the Assessor/Cautious Style. I need to explain what the cautious style is and then compare and contrast the Harmonizer/Steadiness Style (The cautious style and the steadiness style).

    Smoking marijuana for medical reasons

    Library assignment) Marie J., a 54-year-old woman, has been arrested for possession of marijuana. She states that she has been smoking marijuana for medical reasons; she has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer and started using marijuana to help her with the side effects of chemotherapy. Marie states that the other medic

    Diversity

    Hello! I need help in completing the following paper: Prepare a 1,050-1,750-word paper in which you select four to five types of diversity and demographic characteristics from the list below and examine the impact of each on individual behavior: a. Ethnicity b. Gender c. Age d. Socioeconomic status e. Sexual orientatio

    Case study - Walrus

    Please help. I am supposed to do a case study on a work-related fable. I dont know where to start. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please read the case study called "The Poorly Informed Walrus" Prepare answers to the two questions at the end of the case. When answering the questi

    Worker conflict and email communication

    This is an example of a "flame" exchanged through electronic mail in an organization. It resulted in a few more messages and seriously damaged the working relationship of the two employees. Their conflict affected their job performance and extended to other parts of the organization, taking up significant time and money. Both em

    History of oppression of and discrimination against Native Americans in the U.S.

    Please provide assistance with the questions following the scenario below. --------------------------------- The Figaro high school sports teams are called the Redskins and the team logo is a caricatured portrayal of a smiling Native American. The team mascot is called the Chief, and it is a tradition for the Chief to le

    Explaining Effective Groups

    Why is it important when working as a group that you (and/or) the group be: 1. trusting rather than suspicious 2. helping rather than ignoring/blocking 3. expressing rather than repressing feelings 4. risk taking rather than cautious or visa versa 5. authentic rather than game playing 6. confronting rather than avoiding

    Discuss the dynamics of oppression and discrimination in Pakistan and India

    One member of the town council was recently quoted as referring to the Indian and Pakistani residents of the town as basically being the same people with the same culture. He can't understand the angry reactions of the Indian and Pakistani residents. You need to send an e-mail to the mayor and town council in order to explain ex

    Carol Smith is suing a local company for gender and age discrimination

    Carol was repeatedly passed over for promotions in favor of male colleagues who had lower performance reviews. She is now 62 years old and states that in recent years the company has been giving her low-prestige and difficult assignments in an effort to get her to resign. She thinks this is because of her age. When she would no

    Perspectives on Changes in Adulthood

    Hello. I need assistance to write an essay answering the following questions: 1-What is your personal philosophy on changes that occur throughout early, middle, and late adulthood? 2-How do you perceive changes in activities, relationships, health, and mental outlook? 3-Are your views based on experience and/or observation?

    Examine several social groups or organizations

    Need help with the following topic!!! Examine several social groups or organizations to which you belong or have belonged (school, government, family, religious, special interest club, and so forth). Explain the role of the group and the social functions it supports or promotes. Be sure to define the groups that you select in

    The Organizing Function of Management: McDonald's

    I need help in putting together an analysis of the food chain/corporation of McDonald's. The following are what I need to do: Evaluate the organizing function of management as it relates to at least two or three of the following organizational resources: a. Physical assets b. Monetary c. Human resources d. Knowledge e. T

    Management and Leadership

    Hi, do you think you can help me with this problem? Thanks. Address the following as it relates to Southwest Airlines: 1. Examine the roles and responsibilities of leaders in creating and maintaining a healthy organizational culture. 2. Differentiate between management and leadership. 3. Describe the roles that organi

    Encouraging Diversity in a Student Body: Affirmative Action

    Problem: What are the reasons for encouraging diversity in a student body? How would you describe the value "diversity" in this context and what kinds of diversity would you include as valuable? What are the social and economic injustices that affirmative action is meant to address? Particulars: A small, private university l

    Sociological Research

    Please provide guidance to help with the following social problem: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Select a social phenomenon, problem, or issue that you think warrants sociological research. Write a 900-word paper on why the topic needs to be researched, define the problem wit

    Breastfeeding vs Bottlefeeding

    I-Write an introduction on the topic of Breastfeeding vs Bottlefeeding II. Issue of Breastfeeding vs. Bottlefeeding (history behind the issue) a. professional view of the issue b. cultural view of the issue c. personal view point (individuals emotional point of view) Any help and information will be app

    Sociological Theory

    Could you help me understand what a sociological theory is? What is the difference between society and culture? What methods do sociologists use to conduct research? Where can I find information I can understand on Emile Durkheim's study of suicide so I can discuss his research question, his methods, and his theory regar

    Functional and Conflict Perspectives

    Dear Ms. Deb: Compare and contrast the functional and conflict perspectives in sociology. Include in your answer a discussion of their views of society, the individual and social change.