Explain the difference between an uneven playing field and normal, democratic incumbent advantage.
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PLEASE INCLUDE EMBEDDED CITATIONS INCLUDING PAGE NUMBERS WHEN CITING A IDEA OR
QUOTE, THIS IS CRITICAL FOR THIS PAPER, you can add as many embedding citations as u want, just
make sure they are consistent, all the sources you need are including in additional material. if you have any
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Note that on both the short answer and essay, you MUST make explicit reference (including page number if it
exists or a short quote from the required text) to the appropriate required reading if the topic of the question is
covered in a required reading.
Short answer (48%): Answer four of the following. Answers should be about one paragraph long and makes
specific reference to any appropriate required reading (although not all questions will touch on required
readings).
Can a regime in which the President consistently ignores the will of the people be called a procedural
democracy?
Explain the difference between an uneven playing field and normal, democratic incumbent advantage.
Explain how the October 1993 crisis in Russia reflects Juan Linz’s argument about the dangers of
Presidentialism.
What about President Viktor Yushchenko’s tenure provides evidence of pluralism by default. Be as specific as
possible.
Briefly summarize the main voluntarist explanation for the rise of the Nazis to power discussed in one of the
required reading.
Essay (52%) Answer one question.
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The answer should have a clear thesis and introductory paragraph.
There is no length requirement.
You are not required to use a particular citation format. Just make the citation clear. You may cite the lectures by
referencing the date/topic of the lecture.
ONLY use required readings or the lectures.
Compare and contrast the structural and voluntarist causes for both the failure of democracy in Romania after
1989 and the success of democracy in Romania in the late 1990s.
Compare and contrast the structural and voluntarist causes of the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
Imagine you have been asked to participate in a debate on the pseudonymity of Colossians, the proposition for which “A comparison of the literary and theological features of Philemon and Colossians casts significant doubt on the long held assumption that Colossians was not written by Paul.”
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Imagine you have been asked to participate in a debate on the pseudonymity of Colossians, the proposition for
which
“A comparison of the literary and theological features of Philemon and Colossians casts significant doubt on the
long held assumption that Colossians was not written by Paul.”
You have been asked to be the first speaker for the positive team. The role of the first speaker in a debate is too:
• Provide the team’s definitions (e.g., “literary”, “theological”, “written”)
• Provide the clarifications and parameters (e.g., limited to just these two letters?)
• Outline the basic argument for the proposition
• Deliver 3 or 2 substantive arguments in support of the motion.
You are required to submit a 1200 word precis of your speech. You may use dot points where appropriate, but
the submission must conform to the structure of essay.
All sources must be referenced using Chicago referencing style.
All assignments are marked with reference to: 1. Clear statement of thesis and well organised structure; 2.
Logical Sequence of the argument; 3. Quality of the critical analysis. 4. Literary Style.
Identify a professional (e.g., HR manager, teacher) who would benefit from knowing the study’s results. Write a memo explaining the results to a group of these professionals as part of a consulting gig you’ve taken on to build your resume.
Please respond to the following for a total of 10 points. (This change in points from 20 to 10 allows the Take Home assignments to add up to a total of 30 points when added together, which is how the percentages across assignments were structured. The content required for the assignment has been reduced to account for the lower number of points.)
Your responses should be double-spaced in 12-point font and free of any formatting (e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation) errors. Remember to indent the first sentence of every new paragraph.
Be sure to proofread before you submit. Your work will be assessed for its accuracy, adherence to instructions, and writing (including being free of citation errors). Your responses should be in your own words. If you quote someone else, you must provide adequate citation of that quote, including the page # (or url that directly links to the quote). Remember to use APA format for in-text citations and references. It is expected that students will submit their own work and not work together on the same article. Plagiarism will be checked on Blackboard via SafeAssign. After submitting, you can do your own check using SafeAssign to make sure nothing is flagged.
TASK:
Find a full-text empirical (peer-reviewed) article on any concept or idea from Chapters
13- 16, and/or 18. Attach a pdf of the full-text article with your submission.
⦁ Write a brief summary of the article, including the primary finding(s) of the study described in the article. (1 paragraph; approximately ½ page)
⦁ Relate the study to concepts learned in the textbook (Chapters 13-16, 18). Put concept names from the textbook in bold font. (1 paragraph; approximately ½ page)
⦁ Identify a professional (e.g., HR manager, teacher) who would benefit from knowing the study’s results. Write a memo explaining the results to a group of these professionals as part of a consulting gig you’ve taken on to build your resume. Be sure to explain the results in plain language (i.e., layperson’s terms) and in ways to which the target audience can relate.
⦁ Memo should start on a new page.
⦁ Memo length should be ½ to ¾ of a page, double-spaced.
⦁ Include To, From, Subject, and Date at the top of the page. (Sample memo: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/professional_technical_writing/memos/sample_memo.html )
⦁ Include a References page. This should have the article that you chose, plus the textbook.
Reference formatting:
https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples/journal-article-references
In-text Citation Guidelines:
https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles/author-date
If you are using a direct quote, be sure to include the page number!
Example from https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/quotations:
Finding Articles:
https://infoguides.gmu.edu/psychology/articles
⦁ Choose APA PsycInfo
identify a policy issue that is being debated at the local, state, or national scene, and the role of the nonprofit sector in creating awareness about that issue and advocating for or against that issue.
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Description: Students will identify a policy issue of President Biden Signs Executive Order Advancing
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Government the role of the nonprofit sector in
creating awareness about that issue and advocating for that issue. Advances equity in the workplace for
individuals with disabilities.
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Description: Students will identify a policy issue that is being debated at the local, state, or national scene, and
the role of the nonprofit sector in creating awareness about that issue and advocating for or against that issue.
This project is to examine and apply nonprofit advocacy in policy making (i.e., spreading awareness, and
lobbying) by presenting complex issues and positions in a factual, concise and compelling manner. Students will
prepare a factual, data-driven paper that attempts to provide justification for a change in policy. Please remember
this paper should not be your personal opinions, but you will be writing this paper as an external agency
evaluating the issue and the role of nonprofits in supporting or opposing the policy. Therefore, no personal
stories here. You are expected to apply the data (statistics, stories, other evidence) to justify your position for a
policy change – you could be writing in support of the policy. What is important is you collect data and make
your recommendations based on the evidence that you present. Think of yourself as advocates or proponents of
an issue and write this paper (based on scholarly papers, data, factual evidence) to push for policy change. The
paper must be convincing and persuasive in its tone, but must not be opinionated.
The paper must contain the following – strong introduction to the topic; literature review (both scholarly and
white papers can be included; no newspaper item or op-eds); objective data; and conclusions where you reaffirm
your position on the policy, and if it needs to change based on your examination, and how the policy can affect
communities. Use the sources
Choose one of the following episodes in Christian history and evaluate whether it was a factor for decline, renewal or challenge.
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Choose one of the following episodes in Christian history and evaluate whether it was a factor for decline,
renewal or challenge.
The Episode I selected: “The Great Schism between East and West.” 2000 words. I will upload instructions and
maybe some material in the next 24 hours. Thankyou.
Pick three of the following topics and write at least a 200-word paragraph for each of your topics addressing the changes, challenges, and opportunities that you see arising from this unprecedented economic event.
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Instructions for the paper:
- The COVID19 event initiated an incredible time of confusion, economic distress, and market turmoil but also
an opportunity as well. Knowing the importance of small business to our local, state, and national economies,
you are now living the distress in a personal way. Small business has been the bedrock of economies for
centuries, and it will be the foundation of resetting our economies. - Pick three of the following topics and write at least a 200-word paragraph for each of your topics addressing
the changes, challenges, and opportunities that you see arising from this unprecedented economic event. - Your topics from which to choose are • Managing Human Resource (including hiring) • Outsourcing, Global
Business, & Supply Chain • Business Planning • Financing • Business Location including Online • Marketing •
Customer Relationships • Risk Management • New Business Opportunities You Have Seen.
Select a UK/ Ireland based Airline of your choice and Prepare an analysis of your chosen airline. Comment on their current position in the industry, suggest a strategy for your airline to overcome any financial difficulties caused by the effect of the pandemic ( if necessary) using accounting figures to demonstrate your answer
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Assignment task
The airline industry has greatly suffered from the effects of the pandemic where at one point it was completely
shut down and airlines were losing money at an alarming rate in what is already considered a fierce competitive
industry. Over the years we have witnessed several airlines such as FlyBMI and Monarch Airlines that has
folded as a result of the fierce competition.
For this assignment, you are to:
Select a UK/ Ireland based Airline of your choice
Prepare an analysis of your chosen airline. Comment on their current position in the industry suggest a strategy,
for your airline to overcome any financial difficulties caused by the effect of the pandemic ( if necessary) using
accounting figures to demonstrate your answer
Using accounting Ratios e.g., Gearing: make a comparison of the Income Statements and Financial Accounts of
two periods 2019, 2020, or 2020 to 2021 depending on the financial statements available.
The theory of limited liability has often been described as the bedrock of capitalism. The ability therefore of the courts to ‘lift the corporate veil’ is an essential corrective to misuse of the theory. To what extent do you agree with Dignam and Lowry (Company Law, 11th ed 2020, Chapter 3) that ‘confusion hidden behind apparent clarity has become a feature of major decisions’?
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Coursework Title
The theory of limited liability has often been described as the bedrock of capitalism. The ability therefore of the
courts to ‘lift the corporate veil’ is an essential corrective to misuse of the theory. To what extent do you agree
with Dignam and Lowry (Company Law, 11th ed 2020, Chapter 3) that ‘confusion hidden behind apparent
clarity has become a feature of major decisions’?
develop a high-level summary presentation of your Cybersecurity Strategy and the Implementation Plan.
Project #3: Presentation for Board of Directors
Your Task:
Padgett-Beale’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has tasked you to continue supporting the Merger & Acquisition team’s efforts to bring Island Banking Services’ security program into compliance with U.S. laws and regulations. The M&A team has provisionally accepted the draft cybersecurity strategy and draft implementation plan which you prepared previously. The M&A team has now requested that you contribute a set of summary slides for the M&A team’s Decision Briefing (presentation) to the Padgett-Beale Board of Directors. This briefing is one of the final steps in obtaining approval for the M&A team’s plan for integrating the newly purchased company – Island Banking Services – into Padgett-Beale as Padgett-Beale, Inc Financial Services (PBI-FS).
Before you begin developing your presentation, review your work products from Projects 1 & 2. As you do so, identify the most likely or most significant barriers to success (factors which increase the risk of failure). These can include barriers arising from external factors as well as issues arising from internal company sources. Consider culture and organizational conflict as well as legal and regulatory issues. For each factor, identify a countermeasure or compensatory action which the company could take to reduce the risk of failure. Select the five most significant barriers to success from your analysis. You will include these in your presentation slides.
Develop Your Presentation:
Using your prior work (Projects 1 & 2), develop a high-level summary presentation of your Cybersecurity Strategy and the Implementation Plan. You will need between 20-30 slides to fully address the requirements listed below; this slide count includes the slides for titles, section titles, and references. Remember to include speaker notes for the agenda slide, section title slides, and content slides. Your notes should be at least 20 words / one paragraph but no longer than 150 words / 3 paragraphs per slide.
Your presentation must include the following:
Title Slide with title, your name, the date, and this course
Agenda Slide
Overview of the M&A effort (multiple slides – use the assignment overviews / background sections to put together a summary that answers: who, what, where, why, how)
Section Title Slide: Cybersecurity Strategy
Content Slides: provide a summary of your proposed Cybersecurity Strategy (Project 1)
Section Title Slide: Cybersecurity Implementation Plan
Content Slides: provide a summary of your proposed Cybersecurity Implementation Plan
Section Title Slide: Barriers to Success
Content Slides: five separate slides – one for each factor (identify each barrier to success and provide a recommended countermeasure or compensating action that the company could implement to reduce the risk of failure). This section will expand upon your “barriers to success” as discussed in Project #2.
Section Title Slide: Summary & Recommendations
Content Slide: present a recommendation that the strategy & implementation plan be approved by the Board of Directors for adoption and implementation by the company. Include 5 major business benefits of adoption and implementation. This may be new content (not previously included in projects 1 & 2).
Section Title Slide: References
Content Slides(s) that include reference list entries for your resources. Do not cite your own work for Projects 1 & 2.
Putting It All Together
MS Power Point .pptx format is the preferred delivery format; this application can be accessed via the Web or downloaded from UMGC under the university’s enterprise license for student use of Office 365. For more information see: https://www.umgc.edu/help/help-topic.cfm?id=kA00W000000sZpeSAE&table=FAQ_IT__kav&action=getArticle
If you are unable to use Power Point, you may use another presentation application to create your slides and speaker notes. After you have done so, print your presentation slides to PDF and deliver the assignment as a PDF document. If you deliver as PDF, you must make sure that your speaker notes are visible and accompany each slide.
Additional Information
Consult the grading rubric for specific content and formatting requirements for this assignment.
Your presentation should be professional in appearance with consistent use of fonts, font sizes, margins, etc.
You must include a title slide with the assignment title, your name, and the due date. Your reference list must be on a separate slide at the end of your file.
You are expected to write grammatically correct English in every assignment that you submit for grading. Do not turn in any work without (a) using spell check, (b) using grammar check, (c) verifying that your punctuation is correct and (d) reviewing your work for correct word usage and correctly structured sentences and paragraphs.
You are expected to credit your sources using in-text citations and reference list entries. Both your citations and your reference list entries must follow a consistent citation style (APA, MLA, etc.). To reduce visual clutter, you may put citations for sources into footnotes at the bottom of your slides (instead of putting citations at the ends of bullet points).
Explain the purpose psychological concepts that were addressed in the research. Predict human behavior using a theory or psychological concept.
Please look at the references that are listed below and answer these questions.
As a reminder, the assignment instructions indicate that you are to do the following:
· Explain the purpose psychological concepts that were addressed in the research.
Predict human behavior using a theory or psychological concept.
· Are there any patterns, themes, or trends that you were able to trace in your research?
· Describe the concepts related to the theory that will be the basis for your research.
· Discuss the value and the limitations of the theoretical concepts.
References
Fu, R., & Noguchi, H. (2016). Does marriage make us healthier? Inter-country comparative evidence from China, Japan, and Korea. PLoS One, 11(2), e0148990.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0148990
Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K., & Newton, T. L. (2001). Marriage and health: his and hers. Psychological bulletin, 127(4), 472. https://doi.org/10.1037//0033-2909.127.4.472
Miller, R. B., Hollist, C. S., Olsen, J., & Law, D. (2013). Marital quality and health over 20 years: A growth curve analysis. Journal of Marriage and Family, 75(3), 667-680.
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Ola, M., & Mathur, R. (2016). Is marriage essential for good physical and mental health of women?. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 7(3), 359.
Lawrence, E. M., Rogers, R. G., Zajacova, A., & Wadsworth, T. (2019). Marital happiness, marital status, health, and longevity. Journal of Happiness Studies, 20(5), 1539-1561. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-018-0009-9
Slatcher, R. B., & Schoebi, D. (2017). Protective processes underlying the links between marital quality and physical health. Current Opinion in Psychology, 13, 148-152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2016.09.002
