You are faced with the trolley car problem. A runaway trolley is barreling down the track. You’re a passer-by who has notices this from afar. Ahead of you are five people caught on the track who will surely die if you do nothing. You see a lever to your side. You have option of pulling the lever which will divert a runaway train saving five people’s lives but will switch the car to another track where you see only one person who is caught on the track. Should you pull the lever this person will surely die. You are not aware of the identities of any of these people. Do you pull the lever? why or why not?
Would your argument change in the bridge version of the trolley car problem in which you are forced to push someone over a bridge to stop the car from killing five people instead of just pulling a lever?
Finally, consider the transplant surgeon objectionLinks to an external site.. You are a transplant surgeon and a healthy patient could be used for their organs to save five human lives at the cost of their death. Would you still spend one life to save five? If so, why? If not, why is this situation so different from the first two examples to make it less moral?
Defend your position as either a Utilitarian or deontologist Use a citation from either the reading assignment from Kant or Mill to defend your point. If you knew any details about the identities of these individuals would that change your answer? Your response should be written in paragraph form with in-text MLA citations. Refrain from writing in a numbered, bullet, or outline format. No formal works cited page is needed for this entry. This assignment is worth 10 points and will be graded according to the discussion rubric. No reply is necessary for this particular discussion apart from your initial post.
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“The Trolley Car Problem: A Moral Dilemma for Utilitarians and Deontologists” In the Trolley Car Problem, a moral dilemma is presented to a passer-by who must choose between saving five lives by pulling a lever, resulting
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Exploring the Human Condition: Common Themes in Literature Throughout the course, we have read a variety of literary works that offer insight into the human condition and societal values. Despite their diverse settings and plots, these works share common themes that provide a
Discuss the common themes found in the literature you have read during this course. How do these themes develop across different works, and what do they reveal about the human condition or societal values? In your essay, select at least three different texts from the course and discuss how each text approaches a shared theme. Consider the following aspects in your discussion:
Identification of Themes: Clearly identify the themes you see as common across the selected texts.
Comparative Analysis: Compare and contrast how each work explores these themes. What similarities and differences can you identify in their treatment of the themes?
Significance and Impact: Reflect on the significance of these themes. What do they reveal about the authors’ perspectives on the human condition, societal issues, or moral questions?
Your essay should be well-organized, with a clear thesis statement and support. Provide examples from the texts to support your thinking. “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin, “Eden, Then and Now” by Ruth Stone, and “Winter Dreams” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. -
Title: “Navigating Conflict: Effective Management Strategies for Positive Outcomes in Nursing Practice”
(Defining the topic, relevance in nursing, examples) source citation page number of the reputed/peer-reviewed/textbook used. Use pictorial/graphs/data as appropriate.
*** I need to add the cite the resources, and in-text citations with page numbers.
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Title: Ethical Relativism and Divine Command Theory: Examining the Role of Culture and Religion in Ethics
Part 1 from Lecture Notes: ETHICAL SUBJECTIVISM and CULTURAL RELATIVISM (POWERPOINTS)
Distinguish Ethical Subjectivism from Cultural Relativism. What makes both relativists’ theories?
What were David Hume’s and Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s arguments that promote individual relativism and support ethical subjectivism? Explain:
What were Charles Darwin’s theory and Herbert Spencer’s arguments that supported the development of cultural relativism? Explain:
Criticize individual relativism. Why is it not an acceptable ethical position?
Criticize cultural relativism and why it is not an acceptable ethical position.
Part 2 from lecture notes: Divine Command Theory (POWERPOINT)
Define the role of religion in ethical life. What is the foundation of the Divine Command Theory? What is the grounding of this theory?
What was Feodor Dostoyevsky’s argument regarding Divine Command Theory? What is the implication of this argument in finding ethical grounding?
What was Kai Nielsen’s argument regarding Divine Command Theory? What is the implication of this argument in the search for ethical grounding?
What is this theory’s weakness that cannot be universalized (accepted by all)? Write your criticism on this theory. Do research, what is the advantage and disadvantage of this theory?
If you are to write one last paragraph: What can be the role of religion in shaping the moral attitude of the person? Is religion still relevant today in molding a human person? -
Title: Analysis of Proposed and Final Regulations at the Federal Level
INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND ATTACHED
Examine proposed and final regulations and write a 3-5-page summary/analysis of the
regulations. Choose any regulation that interests you at the federal or state level and look at both
the proposed and final versions of the regulation. Below are instructions on how to find
regulations at the federal level, which are generally easier to follow. However, you are free to do
this at the state level if you can obtain the needed information.
To find the final and proposal regulations, start by going to the federal register website:
https://www.federalregister.gov/. Then go to search documents (at the top right hand side) and
enter a search term (e.g., Medicaid, health, tobacco control). That will give you a list of
documents. You want to look for something interesting with a circled R next to it (which means
final rule).
Click on the final rule and then open the PDF version. (You want to quickly scroll
through the final version to make sure they have a section with responses to comments. You also
want to look at the summary in the beginning, as well as reference to the proposed rule that
preceded the final rule which is often found in the Executive Summary section).
Please include the following information in your regulatory summary:
Proposed regulations:
• Legal cite (to the Federal Register or state Register—i.e., date of publication, Register
number and page number)’
• The agency that is issuing the proposed regulations;
• The legal authority for publishing the regulation (i.e., what is the statute that gives the
agency the authority to issue regulations in this area);
• A summary of the proposed rule (no more than a paragraph), including a description of
the problem the rule is meant to address or the goal it intends to accomplish;
• Process for commenting on the rule (i.e., whether a person can request a public hearing,
whether a public hearing has been scheduled by the agency, where a person can submit
public comments, the comment period, etc.).
Final regulations:
• When were the final regulations issued (date of publication, register number and page
number);
• A short summary of the comments and agencies’ response. (Note: I only want you to
summarize one or two of the comments/responses. Some of the final regulations in state
or federal registers can be very long.). I want to be able to determine that you have
reviewed some part of the final regulations in the register, to see how the comment and
agency response process works. Look at the final regulations published in the federal
register, not the Code of Federal Regulations (which is where the final regulations are
codified. The CFR does not include summaries of comments and agency responses).
• Your assessment of whether the regulation is an effective way to address the
problem/accomplish its goal. You may want to consider cost (to the federal/state
government), impact, equity/justice/fairness, and any practical concerns with
implementation. You may also want to consider how the rule compares to other policy
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“Driving Innovation and Internationalization: A Case Study of XYZ Company in China”
It does not have to be a teaching case study but more descriptive
Balance about 60% descriptive and 40% analytical/interpretative (it must be clear what is fact and what is your interpretation/analysis)
Must have sources/references as appropriate (APA 7th edition)
Use secondary sources, search company websites, check news releases. Also, check Chinese original news and company websites!
Use Annual reports, newspapers, magazines, interviews, etc.
Use Other published material: Articles, case studies, etc.
Possible Outline follows, but feel free to adapt and improve if you feel the material and analysis demands:
Overview of the Company
Background of the firm
Industries, markets, customers
Strategies, missions, leadership, principles
Internationalization of the Company
How they captured the home market
Internationalization steps
International markets
New Product Development and R&D in this company
Core competences of the company: key technologies and skills
Innovation / technology strategy
R&D organization and R&D locations
R&D and innovation coordination
An example of a successful innovation (or R&D project)
Innovation Management Practices in this Company
Key aspects of innovation / NPD project and process management
Particularly useful tools and techniques
Special innovation units
Noteworthy products or technologies this company developed
Lessons Learned
Summary of most important innovation insights
Future trends for innovation in China in their industry
Challenges ahead
Build on and integrate material from class, e.g.:
How do they leverage one (or several) Chinese competitive advantages? (I will attach the different advantages below)
Are they benefiting from certain policies (or not)?
How do they overcome “liability of Chineseness”?
What have they adopted from Western innovation practices and approaches?
What innovation practices have they invented?
Chinese competitive advantages:
#1 Improvisation
#2 Top-Down Long-Term Orientation
#3 Dedication to Learning
#4 Unencumbered Creativity
#5 No Half-Measures
#6 Mass Parallelization
#7 Execution Focus
#8 Pareto-Ability / Good-Enough Rule
Possible additional key aspects of innovation in this company that could be included — if you can find or derive them from your analysis:
Key performance indicators: revenue, R&D expenses, R&D staff, R&D centers, etc.
The most important challenges for managing R&D
The greatest barriers to going international
The most important drivers for R&D and innovation
The most innovative products/services of the company
The most important tasks to become global #1 in their industry
The most important lessons learned
Please, for the outline, don’t just follow the structure step by step. Try to address the topics in the paper fluently so that the whole text is connected and doesn’t look fragmented. Feel free to ask any questions if you need more specifics or want to address any uncertainties.
The paper I attached below is not something you need to base the paper on; however, it could be helpful for writing the paper. You don’t need to read it but you could skim over it. -
“Exploring the Death and Dying Process in Nursing through the Lens of ‘Steel Magnolias’”
I am in nursing school. You’ve had to had seen the movie “Steel Magnolias” (the original) to be able to write this paper. The paper should include the death and dying process with nursing and the movie
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The Impact of Social Media on the Developing Mind: A Psychological Perspective
In this assignment, you will write a 3–5 page paper on the effects of social media on the developing mind.This will be regarding the topic of the paper. Write a 3–5 page paper that includes:
Introduction.
One paragraph summary of your topic.
Include a thesis statement.
Describe why it is important to study the digital behaviors of your selected age group.
Psychological concepts.
1–2 paragraphs on a psychological concept related to information or higher-order processes.
Chose a concept that relates to your topic:
Memory.
Google effect.
Immediate gratification.
Critical thinking.
1–2 paragraphs related to reading, writing, or schooling.
Chose a concept that relates to your topic:
Critical analysis.
Reading skills.
Motor knowledge.
Self-regulation.
Metacognition.
Research.
1–2 paragraphs that summarize the research from the two peer-reviewed journal articles you found.
Describe the main concepts, participants, methods, and research findings. Be sure to include citations.
Personal health.
1–2 paragraphs related to emotions.
Chose a concept that relates to your topic.
Valence.
Arousal.
Nomophobia.
Depression.
1–2 paragraphs related to health.
Chose a concept that relates to your topic.
Rumination.
Reappraisal.
Stress.
Exercise.
One paragraph describing how you’ll use this information in your personal life.
Careers.
1–2 paragraphs describing how you’ll use this information in a future psychology-related job or career.
Conclusion.
One paragraph summarizing your key points.
End with a concluding thought.
References.
Create a reference page.
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“Economic Stewardship: Integrating Christian Principles into Economic Understanding” Introduction Economics is a field that examines the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It is often seen as a purely secular subject, separate from religion and
How does economics fit into your Christian worldview? 3 pges in APA format explaining how economic understanding should impact the way Christians think about the world. You can discuss poverty or how to see stewardship and service differently or how we measure church/charity effectiveness or anything that you think applies. This should be a personal statement, but it should include citations (1 per page is a good guide) and rigorous thinking about the topic. Dig deep–a “we should do better with poverty ppr” is too easy and not very thoughtful. Including deeper explanations on how we do that is the key to success on this assignment.
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“Addressing Health Disparities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Case Study of Malnutrition in Guatemala and the United States” Slide 1: Introduction – Introduce the topic of health disparities in low- and middle-income countries
Select one low- or middle-income country, and investigate the health disparities experienced by people living in that region. Identify one disparity as the topic for this assignment, and investigate that disparity to learn more about the contributing factors and the impact of the disparity on the health of people living in that region. Consider how this issue is similar to and different in a high income country of your choosing, and investigate interventions to reduce the disparity.
In a 10 – 14 slide PowerPoint presentation, address the following elements. Include a minimum of 4 scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the presentation:
Provide an introduction to the presentation.
Provide an overview of the selected health disparity, the factors that contribute to the disparity, and the overall impact of the disparity on the health and well-being of people in that region.
Describe how this issue is similar and different in a selected high-income country, and explain the reasons for those similarities and differences.
Discuss at least two interventions to reduce the disparity, and explain how international health collaboration can promote health equity.
Provide a conclusion to the presentation.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create the presentation.
Each slide (excluding title and reference slides) must include detailed speaker notes.
The purpose of the speaker notes is to expand upon the idea and document facts and information about the bulleted information points on the slide.
Formal, scholarly writing style with complete sentence and paragraph structure should be used to create the speaker notes.
Scholarly literature support should be integrated within the speaker notes.
Speaker notes assure that all assignment expectations and key points are covered.
Within the speaker notes, the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
First person should not be used for this scholarly assignment.
Citation and referencing of sources must be congruent with guidelines noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
Slides are professional in appearance with visually balanced text, font appropriate for audience reading, succinct bulleted points, and visually appealing contrast between background and font utilized. Correct spelling and appropriate use of graphics/images is evident.
Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper, rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Module 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your graduate-level writing style for a higher grade in that category)