questions

  Please answer each question in complete paragraph. Do not repeat the questions. All answers should be followed by a reference        

Q1 (des)

· Students will

 

identify the cultures and societies (plural) of West Africa

· Students will evaluate West Africa’s development from pre-colonial times to the present day.

Q2 (des)

the causes of political, social, and military conflict in West Africa

Q3 (breezy)

Find a current event related to

Immigration related issues in the US

Q4 (brooks) respond differently from above

· Students will identify the cultures and societies (plural) of West Africa
· Students will evaluate West Africa’s development from pre-colonial times to the present day.

Q5 (brooks) respond differently from above

the causes of political, social, and military conflict in West Africa.

Q6 (greg)

Key principles of effective management are “Control” and “Improvement”. Control is managing and evaluating how you have performed in relation to your goals and established standards in order to refine or calibrate behaviors and decision-making as needed. Improvement is similar in that continuous improvement is tied to changing needs and expectations as well as refining performance to be more efficient. A common element in both is established standards. From the reading, “standards” are measurable objectives that can be used to create metrics or evaluate performance and outcomes based on successful accomplishment or failure. Measures can be expressed in different ways. Being in complete uniform is measured by simply determining if it is so or not [true or false/yes or no]. The time to greet a guest can be measured by units of time. Portion sizes might be by weight or number. The standard in each of these examples is the goal. Be in complete uniform when clocking in, greet guests in less than one minute, and serve salads with 2 ounces of dressing.

Using the style of food service operation you 

identified in Week 1

(fine dining)

Identify aspects of food service operations that are commonly measured in your style of operation.

· Isolate and explain the basis for performance appraisal in your operation by identifying a specific standard(s).

· Critique the utility of appraisal techniques in relation to food service operations.

· financial, employee performance, and operational performance

· Objectivity v. Subjectivity in appraising performance.

· Can subjective judgments be beneficial?

Q7 (greg)

What are the primary challenges of sex offender treatment programs? Which treatments are proving to be successful and why?

Q8 (jameire)

All sports organizations have a goal of making a profit.  In fact, they must make a profit in order to stay in business. However, there are times that an organization gets into a situation where the profit is in jeopardy and they are in danger of having a loss. Explain how the organization’s leaders can respond to the financial problems in order to avoid showing a loss. What internal controls can be implemented in order to help avoid financial problems?

Q9 (sam)

Team building is an important function of any project manager to create a team that is cohesive and capable of working together to create a successful project. For this week’s discussion, brainstorm team building activities that you would use to bring the team together. Provide at least three ideas and include how the activity would be conducted and the potential specific benefits of each team-building activity.

Q10 (breezy)

Assume that as a music reporter for a newspaper, you have the opportunity to interview a Baroque composer for an article you are writing.

· Choose a composer from the Baroque period.

· Name the composer in your post.

· Listen to two compositions written by that composer. Name the compositions in your post. (Note: You may choose a composer not discussed in this week’s reading.)

List five questions you would ask and what you think the composer’s answers would be. (Three questions should be related to music.) Include a link to an example of that composer’s music in your response. Include a thoughtful subject line that reflects your main points.  Initial posts should be well developed and demonstrate understanding of the course materials using information from the reading or other scholarly sources to support your ideas.

Respond to two classmates by discussing the ideas in their post, and then asking “the composer” additional questions (plural). As in the initial post, response posts should be well developed and demonstrate understanding of the course materials using information from the reading or other scholarly sources to support your ideas. It is also encouraged that everyone follow up on the questions that are posed to you. Your answer and responses to others will be graded as part of your Discussion participation for this week. Check for spelling and grammar errors in your posts.

Q11 (dionne)

Discuss the use of pallets in a shipping system. What considerations must be taken when deciding whether or not a pallet is required for a specific shipment of boxes? What considerations must be made in determining the placement of boxes on the pallet and securing the boxes to the pallet

Q12 (dionne)

A retailer, like Walmart in the opening of this course, depends on many supply chains from all across the world. In any given year, a disaster or pandemic could impact these many global and local supply chain operations. 

The question for you to delved into this week is, as a retailer, what would
you expect from a good supplier in terms of added services and perks?

Q13 Evans

· What are the benefits of schedule management in project management?

· How does using schedule management help to better track the progress of the project?

· How does using schedule management help to improve project efficiency and productivity?

· How does using schedule management help to reduce risk of project delays and cost overruns?

· How does using schedule management help to address potential problems before they arise?

· How does using schedule management help to adjust resources and timelines as needed?

Q14 (tasha)

Leitner, K. (2008, August 16).

Top Tips: Cultural diversity in businesses

.
The New Zealand Herald. 

Taoka, M. (2017).

8 Scales to chart a culture map for better management

. Global Insights. 

 

Please answer the following:

· What characteristics do culturally competent communicators exhibit?

· Why would culturally competent communicators be an asset in a professional setting?

· How can cultural competence impact the level of health care a patient receives? Why should those in the healthcare industry strive for cultural competence?

Q15 (tasha)

The subject of divorce has been the topic of multiple research studies over the course of many years. Take a look at this

model for relationship breakdowns

.

Do you think this Vulnerability-Stress-Adaptation model has merit?  Why or why not?

Q16 (quay)

Considering what you now know, if you were asked to commit to one of these types of ADR prior to the existence of an actual dispute (say, as part of a contract with another party), which would you choose? Explain your choice based on the characteristics enumerated in the lesson.

Q17 (quay)

Military families face numerous obstacles on a daily basis. What do you think the biggest challenges are for military families (you may share personal experience, what you observed from a family member or friend, or based on what you learned this week)? Are there any resources in your community for military families?

Q18 (quiita)

1. Explain how “the desire to win” can lead a prosecutor to pursue a case that should be dropped or choose to not disclose evidence that would exonerate a defendant. How does the organizational/occupational culture affect their motivations? Give a real life example of prosecutor misconduct and indicate briefly how/if that prosecutor was punished?

2. What  can be done to reduce prosecutorial misconduct?

3. If you were to outline an ethics policy for a district attorney’s office, what would be three important points you would want included in that policy?

Q19 (reese)

Think about a new product you have recently purchased whether it is a gadget, an app, or a food item. Describe the product and its unique features. How do you think the product development team decided on these features? Was there something specific about this product that made it stand out from competitors? Reflect on the product’s marketing strategy. What aspects of its launch or promotion made it appealing to you? 

Q20 (reese)

1. In your own words, what is employee empowerment?

2. Discuss the risks associated with employee empowerment.

3. Share an experience of empowerment, either as a recipient, a giver, or a desired scenario.