The airline industry is a service-focused industry, which provides an intense focus on employee relationships. Employees can significantly impact an airline in both a positive or negative manner.
Discuss how workplace changes have affected labor relations in the aviation industry.
Put together your ideas in approximately 250 words and post early in the week to allow others the opportunity to respond to your post.
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Title: The Impact of Workplace Changes on Labor Relations in the Aviation Industry The aviation industry is a service-focused industry where employee relationships play a crucial role in the success of an airline. The interactions between employees and customers can significantly impact the reputation and
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“Language as a Reflection of Physiology, Disposition, and Culture: An Analysis of Language Structure and Achievement of Goals”
Please discuss how some aspects of our language structure reflect speakers of this language — their physiology, their dispositions, their cultural context. That is, I want you to take our language and tell me how it reflects the entities that speak it. For example, if we said that the creatures are “harsh,” how does the language reflect that harshness in terms of word choices, morphology, inventory, phonotactics, grammar, etc.? Similarly, if the language has a lot of “harsh” sounds in it, what might that say about their physiology, disposition, culture, etc.? This is basically what I asked you to do in the Comprehension Quiz on Phonotactics, but on a much larger scale.
Second, I want you to comment on how successfully we achieved the various goals we had for the language. It may achieve some of its aims better than others. What are some goals that we achieved well (if any) and what are some that we didn’t achieve that well (if any)? It’s fine too if you think we completely succeeded or we completely failed in achieving our goals. No matter what you claim about how well we did, make sure to make your claim clear and explicit, explain why you’re making your claim, and provide concrete evidence in support of your claim. Remember not to just state “I think we did well (or not well)” – you must show and explain how we did well (or not well
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“Analyzing Common Themes and Weaknesses in SWOT Analysis Examples”
To prepare for this discussion, review the following resource: SWOT Analysis Examples.
Examples can be found here–
https://web.archive.org/web/20200423141223/https://businessteacher.org.uk/swot/
This unique resource provides you with a number of SWOT analysis examples to help support you in your learning.
You have learned that a SWOT analysis allows stakeholders to better
evaluate their position in the marketplace as it pertains to
organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. As you
review the resource, examine the various analyses provided to identify
themes that exist from company to company.
In your initial post, identify:
Themes you observe between the provided examples
Weaknesses that exist across multiple organizations
Then develop a viable plan to mitigate or remedy at least two common weaknesses.
Rubric
Criteria Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Value
Comprehension Develops an initial post with an organized, clear point of view or idea using rich and significant detail (100%) Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea using adequate organization and detail (85%) Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea but with some gaps in organization and detail (55%) Does not develop an initial post with an organized point of view or idea (0%) 40
Timeliness N/A Submits initial post on time (100%) Submits initial post one day late (55%) Submits initial post two or more days late (0%) 10
Engagement Provides relevant and meaningful response posts with clarifying explanation and detail (100%) Provides relevant response posts with some explanation and detail (85%) Provides somewhat relevant response posts with some explanation and detail (55%) Provides response posts that are generic with little explanation or detail (0%) 30
Writing (Mechanics) Writes posts that are easily understood,
clear, and concise using proper citation methods where applicable with
no errors in citations (100%) Writes posts that are easily understood using proper citation methods where applicable with few errors in citations (85%) Writes posts that are understandable using proper citation methods where applicable with a number of errors in citations (55%) Writes posts that others are not able to understand and does not use proper citation methods where applicable (0%) 20
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Title: “Empowering Communities through Prevention: A Reflective Critique of a Cancer, Chronic Illness, or Disease Prevention Plan” Culture-Based Prevention Plan for Reducing Cancer Incidence: A Reflection and Critique
The purpose of this assignment is to empower undergraduate students in the field of health psychology with the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate and reflect upon real-world prevention plans designed to mitigate the incidence of cancer, chronic illness, and disease. By selecting and analyzing specific prevention plans that target lifestyle changes and risk factors within distinct communities, cultures, or subcultures, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between health psychology principles and culturally diverse populations.
After reviewing the Class and Topic Resources, write a 1,000-1,500-word reflective critique paper on a plan to prevent or reduce the incidence of cancer, chronic illness, and/or disease. The plan will focus on lifestyle changes and risk factors, in addition to elements that promote wellness, while decreasing illness and current high rates [prevalence] of cancers, chronic illnesses, and disease. It is important to use current scholarly research when analyzing a plan. The elements selected should be supported by this research.
In this assignment, you will explore and reflect on real prevention plans designed to prevent or reduce the incidence of cancer, chronic illnesses, and diseases. These plans focus on lifestyle changes and risk factors, with an emphasis on promoting wellness and decreasing illness rates within specific communities, cultures, or subcultures. Your task is to choose one of the prescribed prevention plans and write a reflective critique supported by scholarly research. It is important to use current scholarly research when formulating a plan.
Use four or six current scholarly resources to support your discussion. Your textbook and scholarly internet sources are acceptable. Scholarly support is evidenced by in-text citations that match source references.
Part 1: Select a Prevention Plan
Choose one of the following prevention plans categories below. You may choose one of the two provided prevention plans in the chosen category or locate another prevention program in that category.
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion for Reducing Heart Disease: Investigate a prevention plan aimed at reducing heart disease and improving overall health through lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and stress management.
Smoking Cessation and Lung Cancer Prevention: Examine a program focused on reducing lung cancer incidence by targeting smoking cessation within a specific community.
Obesity Prevention and Diabetes Management: Explore a prevention plan that addresses obesity to prevent and manage diabetes within a particular cultural or subcultural context.
Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection: Analyze a breast cancer prevention plan that emphasizes regular screening and early detection strategies tailored to a specific community’s needs.
Substance Abuse Prevention Among Adolescents: Investigate a prevention plan targeting substance abuse among adolescents, considering the unique challenges faced by this age group.
Links to resources for each of these prevention plan categories are located in the Topic Resources
Part 2: Prevention Plan Reflection
Heading (Introduction)
Provide a brief introduction to the experienced problem, cancer, chronic illness, and/or disease and its prevalence.
Subheading (Background)
Describe the background of the chosen community/culture/subculture. Including but not limited to the following:
What is the background of the chosen community/culture/subculture? (i.e., demographics, such as age, education, race, sex); Explain the historical factors that are important to the plan and the perceived positive and/or negative effects on health care (i.e., norms, traditions);
Explain why it is important to apply a prevention or reduction program (consider risk factors and current rates of cancer, chronic illness, or disease) to the chosen community/culture/subculture.
Justify the significance of implementing a plan within this community/culture/subculture for the prevention or reduction of incidence. Describe the specific problem related to cancer, chronic illness, or disease that prompted the creation and implementation of the prevention plan.
Heading (Prevention Plan Overview)
Provide an overview of the chosen prevention plan.
Subheading (Components of the Prevention Plan)
Describe how the plan is implemented and where it is based (e.g., hospital, school).
Describe several components of the prevention plan, including factors correlated with the chosen community/culture/subculture (e.g., education, socioeconomic status, lifestyle behaviors, health behaviors, self-care, exercise, nutrition, conflicts with mainstream medicine, religious/spiritual factors).
Heading (Reflection)
Reflect on the viability of the prevention plan and how it is promoted.
Explain how the plan positively effects factors described for the community/culture/subculture in relation to the cancer/illness or disease.
Subheading (Reflective Critique)
Identify obstacles that might hinder the plan’s success and propose strategies to overcome these obstacles. These obstacles might include the existing plan, dynamics of the population, or other problems.
Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the chosen prevention plan.
Consider what you would change or improve about the plan to make it more effective, culturally sensitive, or inclusive.
Provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing the plan’s impact on the selected community/culture/subculture.
Discuss any ethical considerations or potential unintended consequences of your proposed changes.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:
BS Psychology; BS Psychology, Forensic Psychology; BS Psychology, Performance and Sport Psychology
3.4: Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry.
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Title: The Future of Nursing: Preparing for Health Equity and Addressing Social Determinants of Health
For this assignment, you will need to access and read the Future of Nursing Report: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK573919/
Record your answers to the questions on a Word document. Be sure to address each question promopt.
Give credit to your sources using 7th edition APA formatting. The Writing CenterLinks to an external site. or Purdue OWLLinks to an external site. have resources to help with in-text citations and the reference page.
Reflect on your nursing school journey and discuss the ‘Future of Nursing Report’ (FON). On a Word document, record your answers to the following questions. Each response should be a minimum of 175 words and should be in APA formatting.
According to the Committee for the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report, the vision of the initiative is the achievement of health equity in the U.S. built on strengthened nursing capacity and expertise as outlined in the 10 nursing outcomes found in Box S-1 of the report. Identify one outcome and describe how you believe the nursing program and your clinical experience at Nightingale College will prepare you to contribute to that outcome.
Additionally, the Future of Nursing report categorizes social determinants of health (SDoH): Economic Stability, Education, Social and Community Context, Health, and Healthcare, and Neighborhood and Built Environment. Review the information in the FON report for SDoH and discuss how you will be prepared, as a nurse, to address those healthcare needs. Describe how you will use your education and skills to promote the achievement of health equity.
Reflect on how your knowledge/views/opinions have changed or remained the same since starting your education at Nightingale College.
Think about your future nursing practice. How will you use nursing knowledge to champion health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management? -
“The Criminalization of Brown and Black People in the Post-Fordist Era: Economic Restructuring, Targeted Laws, and Racialized Discourses”
As this is now your final, please source at least three of the readings, podcasts, films, or lectures. I think the best format for this is to turn in a separate bibliography doc. Please include any other sources for outside material utilized. Chicago or MLA formatting works for me.
You must write a traditional essay: 3-5 pages.
The central question: How have nonwhite people been formed as racial subjects throughout the 20th and 21th Century, and how have
they challenged and resisted these ideological discourses and legal barriers of incarceration?
How were Brown and Black people criminalized in the post-Fordist era of late capitalism and globalization? How and why did this happen?
What were the laws and policies that emerged during this time? How did they target Brown and Black people?
What was the role of discourse and ideology in this historical moment?
My written thesis:
In the post-Fordist era of late capitalism and globalization, the criminalization of Brown and Black people was driven by economic restructuring, targeted laws and policies, and racialized discourses, which collectively reinforced social and economic inequalities. -
Title: SWOT Analysis of the Los Angeles Lakers: Examining the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of a Premier NBA Franchise
In this assignment, you are tasked with generating a SWOT analysis for a sport organization in your area. This requires you to interact with which ever organization that you choose. The SWOT analysis assignment should be between 1200-1500 words. Include an investigation into the organization’s background, their goals, and history. You must identify the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. For this portion, it is suggested to organize these aspects into a table. Alongside your table, provide a written portion explaining the content in your table. Be strategic with the sport organization you choose to work with. You will need to obtain consent from the organization that you choose to work with. All sources must be cited properly in APA.
(example attached as PDF)
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“Building a Stronger Foundation: Addressing Educational Inequalities through Early Childhood Education and Teacher Support”
I have provided the text book. Chapters , 10 11 & 12
I also attached the oringal post I had posted relating to this discussion.
Response to a Classmate (20 points):
After submitting your initial post, you are also required to respond
to at least one other student’s posting. In a minimum of 200 words,
again demonstrate an ability to critically think about sociological
issues. When providing your response, be sure to meet the following
criteria:
Provide an alternative solution to improving a peer’s selected social institution.
Explain whether this solution would work best in combination with
the classmate’s originally proposed solution, or if it would operate
best independently.
Using in-text citations, provide evidence to support your position.
Include a works cited page for your response to a peer
Peers Response:
Argument for Change: Education
In today’s United States, our education system faces pressing
challenges that demand immediate attention. Despite our country’s
economic strength, we continue to see troubling disparities in
educational outcomes, often linked to factors like income, race, and
where students live. According to Ferris and Stein (2018), these
disparities deepen social inequalities and hinder opportunities for many
young Americans.
Proposed Solution:
To tackle these issues effectively, we should prioritize expanding
access to high-quality early childhood education (ECE) programs.
Research consistently shows that children who participate in quality ECE
programs develop better academic and social skills, setting them up for
long-term success (Ferris & Stein, 2018). By making these programs
more widely available, especially in underserved communities, we can
give all children a stronger start in their educational journey.
Another critical aspect is supporting our teachers. Investing in
their professional development—equipping them with the tools to create
inclusive classrooms and adapt to diverse learning needs—can
significantly enhance student outcomes. When teachers feel supported and
well-prepared, they can better nurture students’ potential and drive
academic achievement (Ferris & Stein, 2018).
Measurement of Progress:
We can measure the success of these reforms by tracking several key indicators:
Student Achievement: Improved performance on standardized tests and higher graduation rates, particularly among historically marginalized groups.
Equity: Closing the achievement gap between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnicities.
Access: Increased enrollment and participation in
early childhood education programs, ensuring all children have an equal
opportunity to learn and grow.
Teacher Impact: Higher teacher retention rates and
job satisfaction, indicating a supportive environment that fosters
effective teaching practices.
By focusing on evidence-based strategies like expanding ECE access
and supporting our educators, we can move closer to a fairer, more
effective education system. These steps not only address current
inequalities but also build a stronger foundation for our future
generations.
Works Cited:
Ferris, Kerry, and Jill Stein. The Real World. Eighth Edition, W.W. Norton & Company, 2018. -
“Clarifying the Meaning of ‘Natural’: Investigating the Impact of Misleading Food Labeling on Consumer Perception and the Need for Regulatory Changes”
using this information write a rearch proposal and a final proposal the topic is Misleading “Natural” Claims in
the Food Industry
Instructions
Write a brief research proposal in which you identify a topic that you want to address and define the existing context for the topic, including how different groups have engaged with the topic.
Your research proposal should
Offer a specific research question and thesis for your proposed project
Provide enough context to explain why the topic is relevant and how it has been addressed by other writers
Make clear how your project will add new insight to a contested issue relevant to the topic, whether through offering new information or analysis, proposing a solution, or extending existing perspectives in novel ways
Objectives
In this project, you will
Identify a topic that you will research further in this course
Narrow your focus from a topic to a specific issue
Demonstrate your ability to analyze existing perspectives on the topic
Develop a research question focusing on the issue you will pursue
Articulate and develop your own perspective on a relevant issue
Research Question:
How do the labeling
practices, in the food industry that use the term “Natural” impact how
consumers perceive and act and what changes in regulations could guarantee
labels that’re more precise and significant?
Thesis:
Currently the regulations regarding labeling food as
“natural” can be a bit unclear. This leads to some companies possibly
claiming their products are “natural” when that may not be entirely
accurate. It’s important to address this issue by clarifying the definition of
“natural” ensuring companies adhere to the guidelines and do not
misrepresent their products as “natural” and educating consumers on
what “natural” entails. By doing we can promote transparency in food
labeling. Empower individuals to make informed choices while shopping for groceries,
ultimately ensuring they receive the quality products they expect.
Context and Relevance:
The government has guidelines for defining “natural” that
aren’t to set. In a way It’s similar, to being told that your go to snack is “natural”
just because it’s not artificial. Therefore, just because a product is labeled
as “natural” it may not always align with your expectations.
Some individuals believe that foods labeled as such are
healthier, for both our bodies and the environment. However certain companies
misuse the term by applying it to products that contain ingredients and
chemicals. Despite these additives they continue to market their products as
“natural.” While some food manufacturers claim transparency in their labeling practices,
we can argue that the lack of regulations makes it easy to deceive consumers.
Scientists advocate for labeling standards to ensure consumers are informed
about their purchases. The definition of “natural” is not straightforward. It
can lead to confusion among consumers, like us.
Contribution to
Existing Literature:
The focus of this study aims to explore how people respond
to labels and whether they influence us to purchase items that may not be as
beneficial as we think. Additionally, it will investigate our level of trust in
the food industry and the transparency of their practices. The study intends to
establish guidelines for defining “natural” so that food companies cannot
deceive consumers. It will also shed light on the importance of understanding
the contents of our food and ensuring companies uphold standards. This research
holds significance in safeguarding consumer wellbeing and promoting
transparency within the food industry. Through ideas and strategies this
project seeks to facilitate discussions on food labeling accuracy and ensure
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Title: Innovations at United Parcel Service (UPS): Types, Incrementality, and Potential Value Addition
Q1) For the company you’ve been assessing throughout the course (United Parcel Service), identify the types of innovations it is pursuing.
Q2) Do the innovations tend to be incremental or radical? Product-related or process-related?
Q3) In what ways, no matter how minor, could you add value to such innovations?