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In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 200 words), and respond to at least 2 peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).
Assignment Details

Scenario: Three undercover police officers were conducting a decoy operation. One officer, David, would dress in an Old Marine Corps jacket, sit in the middle of the sidewalk, and prominently display a $100 bill hanging out of the left breast pocket of his jacket.

The two other undercover officers were nearby to watch the action.

A local man, Oliver, was walking down the sidewalk. Oliver stopped and leaned over to help David because he thought he was homeless and did not want to see him get hurt or be arrested. David did not move and remained sitting in the middle of the sidewalk. Oliver tried one more time to help David, but David still did not move.

Oliver finally backed off and that is when he spotted the $100 bill hanging from David’s pocket. He grabbed the $100 bill, said “Thanks pal!” and started to walk away.

David signaled the other uncover officers and the undercover officers arrested Oliver.

Using what you have learned in the reading materials, Intellipath content, and other content, address the following in a 200-word post:

What crime do you believe the officers would charge Oliver with? Why?Do you think that Oliver has a valid defense of entrapment? Explain your answer.

Assignment CriteriaProficient DescriptorPoints

Quality of  Main Post

27 Points Total

Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirementsResponds completely to all of parts of discussion question. (7 points)Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (7 points)Delivers a thoughtful response demonstrating insights and reflections (7 points)Connects to key content concepts and personal experiences (if applicable) (6 points)/27 pts.

Response to Peers

24 Points Total

• Responds to a minimum of 2 peers.  (12 points per response)

Substantive response (6 points)

Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include:  (6 points)  

Provides additional resourcesConnects accurately to key conceptsShares personal or professional experiencesContributes new information or perspectivePresents a competing viewpoint/24 pts.

Support from Learning Resources

4 Points Total

At least one post mentions course resources or library resources./4 pts.

Professional Writing

5 Points Total

Response is well-organized, clear and free of grammatical and mechanical errors.

Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others.
/5 pts.Total/60 pts.

Second OneIn your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 200 words), and respond to at least 2 peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).

After you have reviewed the Assignment Details below, click the Launch Discussion Board link under the Assignments tab for this unit to open the Discussion Board and make your post.
Assignment Details

Scenario: Three undercover police officers were conducting a decoy operation. One officer, David, would dress in an Old Marine Corps jacket, sit in the middle of the sidewalk, and prominently display a $100 bill hanging out of the left breast pocket of his jacket.

The two other undercover officers were nearby to watch the action.

A local man, Oliver, was walking down the sidewalk. Oliver stopped and leaned over to help David because he thought he was homeless and did not want to see him get hurt or be arrested. David did not move and remained sitting in the middle of the sidewalk. Oliver tried one more time to help David, but David still did not move.

Oliver finally backed off and that is when he spotted the $100 bill hanging from David’s pocket. He grabbed the $100 bill, said “Thanks pal!” and started to walk away.

David signaled the other uncover officers and the undercover officers arrested Oliver.

Using what you have learned in the reading materials, Intellipath content, and other content, address the following in a 200-word post:

What crime do you believe the officers would charge Oliver with? Why?Do you think that Oliver has a valid defense of entrapment? Explain your answer.

Assignment Details

You have just been appointed to a leadership position in a prison in the state where you live. You are the fourth person to be in this role within the past year. Your responsibilities are to ensure that correctional officers are maintaining ethical and professional standards while on duty.

This paper explores the effect that inmate classification has on prison misconduct.

Using the knowledge that you have gained from this week’s reading assignments, Intellipath and MUSE assets, and other information provided, address the following questions in a 2-3 page paper:

Describe the different perspectives of liability that officers may have from correctional leaders.Discuss why leadership styles may need to be adjusted in different prison environments.Finally, explain how you, as a correctional leader, would handle officers’ ethical issues, such as not reporting inmate altercations as required.

While it is not necessary to provide complete citations in an APA format, your paper should include URLs and titles for any information used to support your position.Grading Rubric.

Throughout your MBA program, you have worked to develop as a business professional and prepare to meet future challenges as a business leader. Your program culminates in the capstone project, which forms the primary focus of this course, the final course you will take in the program. The capstone project is intended to provide for you the opportunity to demonstrate your MBA program outcomes in these ways: • Planning and executing the strategic and tactical elements of a comprehensive project. • Integrating and demonstrating the business leadership skills and techniques you have learned throughout the MBA program and your own growth as a business leader. • Communicating your analysis and recommendations for a real organization both in written form and in a formal presentation. • Completing your MBA program with an experience that reinforces what you have learned throughout your MBA program. Assessment Description For complete details, refer to the MBA Capstone Project Description [PDF] Download MBA Capstone Project Description [PDF]and scoring guide. Your capstone project should address these expectations: • Apply foundational knowledge and an understanding of business systems, processes, and technology within and across core disciplines. • Integrate information across disciplines from differing perspectives. • Develop logical, well-supported, evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. • Apply innovative, strategic, and sustainable approaches to business practice and planning. • Apply leadership and collaboration principles and strategies for virtual, global, and culturally diverse environments. • Integrate principles of ethics and integrity into business decisions. • Communicate clearly and effectively in a business environment. Additional Expectations • Include an executive summary following your cover page. • Include various body sections that contain the analysis and recommendations. • Include a conclusion that summarizes main points of the paper. As an MBA learner, you have access to a free subscription to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Take advantage of that subscription, and do some of your research in the WSJ. Try to include at least one source from the WSJ in your final draft. Submission Requirements • Style: Your paper should follow the corresponding MBA Academic and Professional Document Guidelines (available in the MBA Program Resources), including single-spaced paragraphs. Use a professional writing style. • Communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message and quality. • APA guidelines: Format your citations according to current APA style. • Resources: Use at least six citations from credible sources. • Length: Your paper should be 15–20 pages, not including front and back matter (cover page, executive summary, table of contents, references, appendices). Papers that do not meet this minimum will be immediately returned for revision. • Font and font size: 12 point, Times New Roman

Assessment 4

Capstone Project

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Create a 15-20 page capstone paper that analyzes a business topic and provides recommendations and is supported with credible resources that demonstrate evidence-based thinking.

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Introduction

Throughout your MBA program, you have worked to develop as a business professional and prepare to meet future challenges as a business leader. Your program culminates in the capstone project, which forms the primary focus of this course, the final course you will take in the program. The capstone project is intended to provide for you the opportunity to demonstrate your MBA program outcomes in these ways:

·        Planning and executing the strategic and tactical elements of a comprehensive project.

·        Integrating and demonstrating the business leadership skills and techniques you have learned throughout the MBA program and your own growth as a business leader.

·        Communicating your analysis and recommendations for a real organization both in written form and in a formal presentation.

·        Completing your MBA program with an experience that reinforces what you have learned throughout your MBA program.

Assessment Description

For complete details, refer to the MBA Capstone Project Description [PDF] Download MBA Capstone Project Description [PDF]and scoring guide. Your capstone project should address these expectations:

·        Apply foundational knowledge and an understanding of business systems, processes, and technology within and across core disciplines.

·        Integrate information across disciplines from differing perspectives.

·        Develop logical, well-supported, evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities.

·        Apply innovative, strategic, and sustainable approaches to business practice and planning.

·        Apply leadership and collaboration principles and strategies for virtual, global, and culturally diverse environments.

·        Integrate principles of ethics and integrity into business decisions.

·        Communicate clearly and effectively in a business environment.

Additional Expectations

·        Include an executive summary following your cover page.

·        Include various body sections that contain the analysis and recommendations.

·        Include a conclusion that summarizes main points of the paper.

As an MBA learner, you have access to a free subscription to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Take advantage of that subscription, and do some of your research in the WSJ. Try to include at least one source from the WSJ in your final draft.

Submission Requirements

·        Style: Your paper should follow the corresponding MBA Academic and Professional Document Guidelines (available in the MBA Program Resources), including single-spaced paragraphs. Use a professional writing style.

·        Communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message and quality.

·        APA guidelines: Format your citations according to current APA style.

·        Resources: Use at least six citations from credible sources.

·        Length: Your paper should be 15–20 pages, not including front and back matter (cover page, executive summary, table of contents, references, appendices). Papers that do not meet this minimum will be immediately returned for revision.

·        Font and font size: 12 point, Times New Roman.

ePortfolio

You should consider adding this to your personal ePortfolio. Your completion of this comprehensive capstone project demonstrates your ability to identify a problem or opportunity to be researched, analyze the data, apply your own leadership abilities to suggest solutions, and then present your analysis and conclusions in a credible way. This key program deliverable will be an invaluable part of your portfolio.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

·        Competency 1: Apply foundational knowledge and an understanding of business systems, processes, and technology within and across core disciplines.

o   Apply foundational knowledge and an understanding of business systems, processes, and technology within and across core disciplines.

·        Competency 2: Integrate information across disciplines and from differing perspectives.

o   Integrate most relevant supportive and conflicting information (data, insights, best practices) across disciplines from differing primary functional perspectives individually and holistically.

·        Competency 3: Think critically and analytically to provide evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities.

o   Develop logical, well-supported solutions based on relevant, sound, logical, and credible evidence (data, insights, analyses, best practices) to solve business challenges and opportunities.

·        Competency 4: Apply innovative, strategic, and sustainable approaches to business practice and planning.

o   Apply innovative, strategic, and sustainable (long-term) approaches to business practice and planning.

·        Competency 5: Lead and collaborate in virtual, global, and culturally diverse environments.

o   Apply leadership and collaboration principles and strategies for virtual, global, and culturally diverse environments.

·        Competency 6: Integrate principles of ethics and integrity into business decisions.

o   Integrate principles of ethics and integrity into business decisions by assessing ethical implications and resolving ethical conflicts and dilemmas.

·        Competency 7: Communicate clearly and effectively in a business environment.

o   Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a business professional.

Use the resources linked below to help complete this assessment.

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Evidence-Based Decisions

You may find these resources on evidence-based decision making useful as you explore this topic:

·        Building Your Credibility.

o   This brief video provides an overview of how evidence-based decisions improve credibility.

·        Center for Evidence-based Management. (n.d.). Articles on evidence-based management. https://www.cebma.org/articles/

·        Barends, E., Rousseau, D. M., & Briner, R. B. (2014). Evidence-based management: The basic principles [PDF]. https://www.cebma.org/wp-content/uploads/Evidence-Based-Practice-The-Basic-Principles-vs-Dec-2015.pdf

o   This is great primer on evidence-based decisions.

·        Center for Evidence-based Management. (n.d.). Our presentations. https://www.cebma.org/presentations/

·        Center for Evidence-Based Management. (n.d.). What is evidence-based management? https://www.cebma.org/faq/evidence-based-management/

·        Decision Innovation. (n.d.). Evidence based decision making builds the case for the preferred solution. http://www.decision-making-solutions.com/evidence-based-decision-making.html

o   Read this brief article to see what types of evidence are important and why, as well as to be aware of cautions against misuse of evidence that could damage your credibility.

·        Pfeffer, J., & Sutton, R. I. (2006, January). Evidence-based management. Harvard Business Review, 84(1), 62–74.

Writing and Researching Tips

Strong writing leaves an impact, solicits responses, and connects with the intended audience through storytelling. You might find these chapters useful for crafting the story of your business topic via text and images:

·        Huber, A. M. (2018). Telling the design story: Effective and engaging communication. Taylor & Francis.

o   Chapter 3, “Story Design.”

o   Chapter 4, “Writing for Impact.”

o   Chapter 6, “Visual Storytelling.”

o   Chapter 7, “Storytelling with Information.”

o   Chapter 8, “Storytelling with Ideas.”

Your term paper should: Discuss the technical aspects of your topic in general terms. Discuss the public policy debates relevant to the topic you choose. This section should cover arguments that favor and oppose the use of the techniques or products. Express your personal opinion regarding the topic’s importance and the validity of the pro and con arguments. Within the personal opinion/conclusion, frame your position with an ethical theory from the six workable theories covered in this course. Your submission must include: A title page The body of the paper, which includes 4–6 content pages, not including title or reference pages At least three references from textbooks, websites, and articles that provide adequate justification and support your claim Subheadings (technical aspects, public policy, and personal opinion/conclusion) Appropriate in-text citations throughout the paper A reference list with only the sources used in the body of the paper (All sources should be less than five years old unless recent research is not available, and at least one reference must be a peer-reviewed article from a professional journal. Do not use Wikipedia or an encyclopedia as they are not considered reliable academic sources and will not be accepted.) APA style formatting throughout your paper, using only one of these fonts: 11-point Calibri,11-point Arial,12-point Times New Roman, or 11-point Georgia.

Select an activist group (different than your first application choice), past or present, that interests you that is working towards some sort of social change. This could be a group who you support, oppose, know little about, or have heard much about. Examine the group’s goals, tactics/strategies, messages, and use of various forms of media (including social media). 1) Describe the activist group you chose. Identify the group’s commitment to a larger social movement or cause, and discuss its particular goals. 2) Discuss the core movement elements and social movements concepts you see in this group (use the textbook to help). 3) Describe the group’s media campaign. Which forms of media or messaging do you think is most successful and why? 4) What other strategies than media does the group use to achieve its goals? (ex: protests, rallies, boycotts, etc.) 5) How effective is the group at convincing others to join the cause? What kind of reaction did they elicit from you? 1-1.5 pages, double-spaced. At least TWO sources, cited in APA. Here are the links for the reading https://guides.loc.gov/latinx-civil-rights/united-farm-workers-union https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zySKwvQCpXE https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/viva-la-causa/

A Case Analysis of AMC Assignment objective: AMC is the largest movie theater operator in the world. AMC recently became a popular meme stock. Take a few minutes to learn more about AMC Theaters. https://www.amctheatres.com/ Length: Your submission is required to be at least 5 pages in length and not more than 7 pages, not including the title page and references. References: A minimum of 3 peer-reviewed references are required. APA formatting is required to be used for citations and references. Use this definition to define the term in the instructions. Definitions: Scholarly journals are sometimes called academic journals. The terms are often used interchangeably to describe the same type of publication. These types of publications are published by universities, academic institutions, professional associations, and commercial enterprises and are compiled by scholars, academics, and other subject authorities. Details: In your paper, include the following: Introduction Analyze the market before the COVID-19 pandemic. Describe how the pandemic affected the movie theater industry. Explain price discrimination in the movie theater market. Movie theater employees are generally paid hourly. Design an incentive pay structure for AMC Theaters and explain how it would work. Apply the concepts of economies of scale and economies of scope to AMC Theater’s business model Apply the concepts of game theory to short selling and meme stocks as it relates to AMC Theaters Assess AMC Theater’s potential for international expansion and potential trade policy issues. Explain the asymmetric information issues that lead to short selling and meme stocks. Apply the concepts of moral hazard to short selling and meme stocks, using AMC as an example. Conclusion Please include Graphs, Charts, Data Examples where you see fit.

You will submit a 2-3-page summation paper stating your decisions made in the program along with supporting references. 1. What is the phase(s) of training and goal? (10 pts) 2. Why are the exercises, volume, intensity, and recovery selected? (40 pts) 3. What tests and evaluations are used and why? (25 pts) 4. What type of stretching and warm-up will be used and why? (5 pts) 5. What physiological adaptations do you expect to occur? (15 pts) 6. What 5 peer-review references support your strength & conditioning plan? (5pts) The program is in the file below all that needs be done is the summation explaining it. This program is for a Lacrosse team who are Transition from a General Preparation phase exercise program to Sports Specific Exercise program

You will submit a 2-3-page summation paper stating your decisions made in the program along with supporting references. 1. What is the phase(s) of training and goal? (10 pts) 2. Why are the exercises, volume, intensity, and recovery selected? (40 pts) 3. What tests and evaluations are used and why? (25 pts) 4. What type of stretching and warm-up will be used and why? (5 pts) 5. What physiological adaptations do you expect to occur? (15 pts) 6. What 5 peer-review references support your strength & conditioning plan? (5pts) The program is in the file below all that needs be done is the summation explaining it. This program is for a Lacrosse team who are Transition from a General Preparation phase exercise program to Sports Specific Exercise program

Write a 1200 to 1500 word, apa formatted argumentative research paper supporting the position FOR Universal Basic Income. Keep in mind to defend your claim through scholarly research and convince your reader that your position or solution is a logical and supported one. Include at least five scholarly sources such as ebooks, books, or journals, and provide proper in-text citations in APA format.
Write a 1200 to 1500 word, apa formatted argumentative research paper supporting the position FOR Universal Basic Income. Keep in mind to defend your claim through scholarly research and convince your reader that your position or solution is a logical and supported one. Include at least five scholarly sources such as ebooks, books, or journals, and provide proper in-text citations in APA format. As you prepare this paper, ask yourself the following questions: Have I established the context and purpose of my paper? Have I clearly stated my thesis and established the central theme? Have I chosen sources based on multiple criteria such as relevance to the research question, currency, and authority? Is my content appropriate and relevant? Have I communicated, organized, and synthesized information as appropriate? Is my paper organized logically? Does my writing display focus and structure? Have I considered the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and proprietary information?