1) Using Annual Editions, the article entitled “Re-evaluating the “Culture of Poverty” by Stephen Suh and Kia Heise, explain the culture of poverty thesis, present the arguments against the culture of poverty thesis and be able to explain poverty or at least present the major theories that try to explain the causes of poverty. Why is it so difficult for teenagers to get ahead and what norms and conditions do you think could be changed to give poor teenagers a better chance to get ahead? Explain your choices. 4-5 paragraphs

2) Using Annual Edition’s article entitled “Are you Racist” by Chris Mooney, please summarize the points being made by the author regarding how many consciously non-racist people are unconsciously racist and how the deepest prejudice is a preference for one’s own group. Describe the differences between conservatives and liberals and between races on their level of bias and prejudice. Including at least two external sources, please explain whether you agree with the points that the author is making. If these unconscious biases exist, what do you believe can we done about them? 4-5 paragraphs

3) Using Annual Editions article “Low-Tech Terrorism” by Bruce Hoffman, summarize some of the low tech explosive devices that have been constructed and their level of destructiveness. Unfortunately whoever wrote the learning outcomes for the text did not read the article so they don’t match the contents since this article has nothing to do with cyberterrorism so please ignore the Learning Outcomes and the critical thinking questions at the end of the article. Instead this article focuses on the damage that can be done with even low tech explosive devices, turning airplanes into missiles as in September 11, 2001, the use of biological weapons (anthrax, sarin nerve gas) as well as home-made style bombs. Provide an overview of the variety of homemade weapons created with a specific focus on the types of low tech IEDs that have been put together by terrorists and insurgents alike as stated in the text. Despite the fact that these are home-made IEDs, how effective are they especially when mixed with chemicals. Also, please describe how these IEDS continue to affect this continuing war on terrorism and also give us some insight about our enemy. 4-5 paragraphs

4) Using Annual Editions article entitled “What Happens When We All Live to 100?” by Gregg Easterbrook, please summarize the article including describing the new science of aging and its potential for helping people live substantially longer, discussing the past record of research on life extending technologies and providing some of the most likely causes of increasing life expectancy over the past two centuries. Utilizing the article and external sources, describe how you believe an older population will alter our culture and how you personally feel about this aging society (look at how the Japanese culture is changing). Is it scary or exciting? Please explain your answer. 4-5 paragraphs

This is the start of a three part assignment, consisting of Papers C1, C2, and C3. For the first part or C1:

• Select Topic – Select a digital ethical issue for your research that is caused by the existing or emerging technology. You will utilize this research topic for Paper C2 (Individual Research Paper) and C3 (Study Group PowerPoint presentation). Following is a link to some suggested topical ideas you may want to consider as a candidate for this assignment. Be sure to keep in mind that the technology aspects of this assignment are different from those of Paper A (Application of decision making frameworks to IT-related ethical issues) or Paper B1 and B2, which dealt with aspects of organizational policy.

Recommended Source:

https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethics-articles/

The above link will enable you to find articles on ethics in many fields and disciplines, please remember that the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology and the ethical issue(s) with its use

• Topic Title – Begin with a topic title that describes what you will research in Paper C2.

• Explain the reason for your topic selection briefly in a paragraph of at least 150 words.
• In addition, please determine three critically important questions you would like to address regarding your topic, in your C2 individual research paper. Include a written description (100 words) for each question that includes why that question is critically important.

• The objective in developing and posing these questions is to stage your research and guide your preparation of the final C–2 Research Paper, so that one or more ethical principles are applied and explained as a result of your research. This process helps you establish a thesis for your research.

• Lastly, provide at least three proposed reference sources, at least two of which must be from the UMUC library database (or an equivalent academic database), which you plan to use to address (i.e., research) the three questions. These proposed reference sources must have clickable and persistent URLs.

Remember: the emphasis on this paper is on digital technology and the ethical issue(s) with its use! Remember to follow all APA formatting requirements. You must secure prior approval of your topic C1) from the instructor (use the Pager utility in LEO or regular e-mail) before proceeding with your research!

Note: TurnItIn will be used to review the academic integrity of this assignment.

Capital Budgeting Decision Models

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to allow the students to become familiar with and practice the measurement of Net Present Value (NPV), payback, and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) using Microsoft® Excel®.

Assignment Steps

Resources: Microsoft® Excel®, Capital Budgeting Decision Models Template

Calculate the following problems using Microsoft® Excel®:

• Calculate the NPV for each project and determine which project should be accepted.

• Your company is considering three independent projects. Given the following cash flow information, calculate the payback period for each. If your company requires a three-year payback before an investment can be accepted, which project(s) would be accepted?

• Using market value and book value (separately), find the adjusted WACC, using 30% tax rate.

Include the formulas utilized in Microsoft® Excel® for your answers presented (in other words – do not simply type figures in the spaces required).

Instructions

Positive leadership is an integral component in your business, motivating employees to achieve the highest level of performance, and creating incentive plans that are effective. Your investors have inquired about your plans to lead high performing work teams. You decide to write a strategic plan to document your ideas. In this plan, you will determine your leadership style. Next, evaluate and choose a motivation theory that you feel will be effective. Then create a plan of action for your employees that will address both extrinsic and intrinsic motivators. When planning this aspect of your business, be sure to address the points below:

1. Identify the leadership style you will use to run your company. Explain your reasons for choosing this style. Why will it be effective for your type of business?
2. Discuss the importance of motivating your employees. Select the motivation theory you will use most often when planning your motivation strategies. Explain your reasoning.
3. Create a plan of action that you will use to motivate your workforce. The option(s) you choose to present your plan of action may vary, but be sure to provide examples of both extrinsic and intrinsic motivators.

1:

Why is a good ethical foundation especially important for public servants? What makes them so different from private employees?

Your initial post should address the topic and is due no later than 11:59 PM Central Time (CT) on Wednesday. An additional two responses to other classmates posts are due by 11:59 PM Central Time on Sunday.

Your initial post should be at least 8 – 10 sentences in length and at least two of your subsequent posts should be 5 – 7 sentences in length. Remember to support your posting by citing your sources and including a working link to them if available. Sources other than your textbook or course-provided articles or resources will earn the highest scores.

2:

You are working in internal affairs, and in the course of another investigation, you discover disturbing evidence regarding the police chief’s son, who is also an officer in the department. Several informants have confided in you this individual has roughed them up and taken their drugs, yet your find no record of arrest or the drugs being logged in the evidence room. When you write your report, your sergeant tears it up and tells you that there is not enough evidence to justify and investigation and for you to stick to what you are told to do. What would you do? What would you do if the chief calls you into his office the next day and offers you a transfer to a high-status position that will lead to a promotion?

Your initial post should address the topic and is due no later than 11:59 PM Central Time (CT) on Wednesday. An additional two responses to other classmates posts are due by 11:59 PM Central Time on Sunday.

Your initial post should be at least 8 – 10 sentences in length and at least two of your subsequent posts should be 5 – 7 sentences in length. Remember to support your posting by citing your sources and including a working link to them if available. Sources other than your textbook or course-provided articles or resources will earn the highest scores.

3:

Every day we see the terms ‘liberal’ and ‘conservative’ used to describe politicians, parties and policies, so it is important to understand what these terms mean. What ideas or policies are associated with liberals? Which are associated with conservatives? Choose two policies or ideas that you mentioned and research how each side would justify its stance and critique the other side. Which arguments on these issues do you find most persuasive?

4:

Politics are not found only in your textbook, the things that we will learn about are being acted out each day in the world around us. As we go through the course, I’d like you to be aware of current issues in contemporary American politics. Major newspapers, such as the New York Times, Washington Post, or the Christian Science Monitor provide the most in-depth coverage. Websites, such as Politico and ProPublica are good too. In this thread, I would like us to discuss what’s going on politically in the U.S. during selected weeks of the course. Always make sure to provide proper source information for the news item you decide to discuss! This week, I’d like you to begin by familiarizing yourself with websites devoted to fact-checking claims by politicians: FactCheck.org, sponsored by the Annenberg Foundation for Public Policy, and Politifact, sponsored by the St. Petersberg Times. Visit these websites and explain one article or report from each. Share your reaction. Had you heard about any of the claims being fact-checked? If so, were you surprised by the result?

5:

Looking back 200 years, how would you evaluate the work of the Founders in designing our form of government? Does the Constitution need any improvements or changes? A number of efforts have been made in recent years to add new amendments to the Constitution. Some have made it further than others, but none has been successful. Proposed amendments include: the Equal Rights Amendment, an amendment allowing school prayer, a constitutional ban on flag burning, a balanced budget amendment, an amendment to enact term limits for members of Congress and more. This week’s CQ Researcher article contains a number of ideas for improvements to the Constitution. See, especially, the special features at the end of the article that contain several suggestions from both experts and citizens. How do you feel about any of these or other efforts?