Identity FIVE factors that condition inter-faith relations in Africa.
(a) List THREE ways (with specific examples) in which ethnicity is implicated in the politics of religion in contemporary Africa.
(b) Identity FIVE factors that condition inter-faith relations in Africa.
Describe the role or position of the human services
Throughout this course, you have worked on a course project designed to help you identify human services in your community and determine how such services meet the needs of certain at-risk populations, including people living in poverty, children and adolescents, the disabled, AIDS and HIV patients, the elderly, the homeless, victims of abuse, battered women, substance abusers, people with mental illnesses, and offenders.
You first identified an agency for use in your course project. You developed a list of questions for an interview with a human services professional in a chosen agency. You made revisions to your questions based on facilitator feedback for your interview. You then conducted your interview with the key human services professional working at the agency. In addition, you carried out additional research on the agency using the library, local resources, and the Internet.
For this assignment, complete and submit a PowerPoint presentation on the selected agency/organization. Apply the theories covered in the readings of this course to analyze the institution. Include the following in your presentation:
Identify the agency/organization and describe its mission statement.
Describe the role or position of the human services professional interviewed.
List and describe the range or types of services the agency/organization provides.
Describe the population the agency/organization serves and explain the broader social needs and issues that affect this population.
Describe how the agency/organization is staffed and its funding sources.
Recommend training for staff based on analysis of information. Make sure you address ethical standards specific to the population/s they serve.
Focusing on the population of clients served at the agency/organization, describe what you have learned about how those clients are influenced or affected by events and decisions at 1) the selected agency/organization, 2) your local community, 3) national or global society.
Explain whether you would want to work at the agency and, if yes, the position you would like to hold and why.
Describe what you have learned about yourself in the context of completing this assignment (your preconceptions, experiences, and insights about certain populations, services, or agencies).
Use the PowerPoint notes feature to include comprehensive speaker notes for your presentation. Include your references on one slide. Include graphs and tables where appropriate.
Explain challenge involved in managing restaurant operation
Assignment
Most states regulate their health departments by city or county. Search for health department regulations for food service facilities that are closely related to the location where you reside. Focus on possible challenges to the restaurant industry, such as health department regulations and requirements, social concerns, competitive issues, and / or demographic and geographic issues.
Write a four to five page paper in which you:
1. Determine the challenges involved in managing a restaurant operation that are specific to your state or local municipality, as well as how you would address those challenges.
2. Determine the impact of computerization on food service and lodging operations in your state, particularly in the areas of reservations, accounting, personnel management, and the recording of sales transactions. Consider the quality of technology infrastructure in your state and the degree of technology usage by potential customers visiting or using these services within your state.
3. Analyze the interdependence of food service, lodging, and meeting segments of the hospitality industry and make two recommendations for how the synergy between the three could be improved, using examples from your state to illustrate your case.
4. Consider how these segments can improve their relationships between one another and how they can combine their services in order to be more marketable in your home state.
5. Determine the likely consequences of the introduction of gaming entertainment into your state, or if your state already allows gaming, the impact of significant economic expansion of the segment upon other segments of the hospitality industry.
6. Use at least three quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not quality as academic resources.
7. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
a. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Analyze the basic procedures involved in managing a restaurant operation.
• Determine the impact of computerization on food service and lodging operations, particularly in the areas of reservations, accounting, personnel management, and the recording of sales transactions.
• Analyze the interdependence of the food service, lodging, and meetings segments of the hospitality industry.
• Discuss the nature of and the various activities related to gaming entertainment.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in hospitality and tourism management.
• Write clearly and concisely about hospitality and tourism management using proper writing mechanics.
Erikson theory of psychosocial development
Research Paper: Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development
Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development is a favorite theory of mine because I believe that his eight life stages reflect development at the various stages of our lives. His first stage: Trust versus Mistrust is so very important because it sets (or not) the child’s perceptions and later thinking about his/her world and later woridview. Many developmental theorists believe that early childhood experiences shape the adult we become. The Netflix Company is actually giving new parents longer family leave because they believe children need parents in this critical developmental phase. Research documentation as to why setting a good foundation early in a child’s development is so important for parents, caregivers, and even educators.
This is a research paper and requires a bibliography. These papers must be a minimum of 4 pages (does not include bibliography page), double spaced, APA style. These papers are subjective in nature and the student can interject opinions into the paper along with referenced and documented information.
Write a synthesis essay on private tuition in singapore
Problem-
Tuition is a global phenomenon, says Professor Mark Bray, 61, of the University of Hong Kong. He shares his views on the “shadow education system” he has researched for over 20 years. Between 2006 and 2010, he worked in Paris as director of Unesco’s International Institute for Educational Planning.
WHY do people turn to private tuition and is Singapore unique that so many students rely on it? Singapore is not unique, says Professor Mark Bray. The tuition problem is particularly acute in East Asian countries and territories that have strong Confucian traditions for learning, diligence and effort, he says. These territories include South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. China, with its burgeoning tuition sector, is swiftly joining these ranks. These East Asian territories are highly globalised and competitive. They stress a need for workers to remain ahead in skills and for students to acquire skills relevant to the global economy. Some publicize their performance in global education rankings, spurring more competition, he observes. Noticeably, tuition is prevalent in systems which are examination-based. In Singapore, there are tough examinations at the end of primary education and it also streams students largely according to academic ability, says Prof Bray. Such a system adds to parents’ anxiety and they turn to the tuition market to give their children the extra push in mathematics, science and languages.
Senior Minister of State for Education Indranee Rajah recently said that tuition is unnecessary for students who are doing well, while weak students are helped through existing school programmes. Is this the right approach? Prof Bray admits that the Singapore education system is a good one that has delivered high quality output. “In that sense, I can understand that the minister might feel frustrated that the tendency to go to tutors might imply that it is not a good education system when indeed it is. “But Singaporean parents, like those in many other cultures, are competitive, seeking what they perceive to be the best for their children in a competitive system, and thus are trying to add more even though the school system is already delivering much that is already very good,” he says. Singapore, he stresses, must acknowledge the shadow education system and tackle it early. “Once habits, structures and social expectations become entrenched, it’ll be difficult to steer or stem its growth,” he warns. But if parents are willing to spend the money on tuition, what is the problem? Tuition can worsen existing inequality, believes Prof Bray. Leaving private tuition to market forces threatens a society’s social fabric. “The shadow system maintains and exacerbates inequalities,” he says. His research shows the shadow system widening the rich-poor gap and allowing wealthier families to find and pay for good-quality tuition. Poorer families find themselves being forced to buy tutoring in order to remain in the race to do well in school, he adds.
In Prof Bray’s opinion, the work by Mendaki and Sinda – the Malay and Indian self-help groups – is a good example of how community bodies are working with the Government to improve students’ grades and reduce the social inequality problem. — Adapted from “Tuition can worsen existing inequality” by M. Nirmala in The Straits Timespage A20, dated 1/10/2013.
There has been much discussion in the Singapore Parliament and public sphere with regards to the phenomenon of private tuition in Singapore. Many issues in relation to this phenomenon have cropped up in the discussions. The two articles provided reflect the debate regarding this issue of private tuition in Singapore.
Write a synthesis essay on Private tuition in Singapore. You will need to narrow this broad topic.
Additional Information-
The problem is related to Sociology and the problem is explains about private tutoring industry in Singapore. Private tutoring has been a growing industry and it has been estimated that it is a multi-million dollar industry and will soon become a billion dollar industry. The pros and cons of private tutoring have been discussed in the answer.
Importance and function of probation and parole
Assignment: The Importance of Probation and Parole in the US Criminal Justice System
This module discusses the historical origins of probation and parole and how societal values have influenced and continue to influence the role and purpose of today’s probation and parole.
Regardless of the varying philosophies and practices that have helped shape our current probation and parole systems, one would find it difficult to argue that probation and parole does not play an important role in today’s criminal justice system.
Refer to the media The Evolution of the Federal Probation System in Module 1 to know more about the evolution of probation in the criminal justice system.
Prepare a 4- to 5-page paper to address the following:
• The importance and function of probation and parole in the US criminal justice system. Ensure your response includes how probation and parole impacts communities, victims, offenders, recidivism, and society as a whole.
• Identification and analysis of historical events, movements, or practices that led to policies and practices that have shaped today’s probation and parole systems.
• Analysis and explanation of the importance of historical knowledge of probation and parole. Explain how that knowledge impacts the future of probation and parole.
Manual material-handling work cycle
The standard time for a manual material-handling work cycle is 2.58 min per piece. The PFD allowance factor used to set the standard was 13%. During a particular 8-hour shift of interest, it is known that the worker lost a total of 53 min due to personal time, rest breaks, and delays. On that same day, the worker completed 214 work units. Determine
(a) the number of standard hours accomplished,
(b) worker efficiency
(c) the worker’s performance level expressed as a percentage.
Identify and explore an emerging technology
Assignment
Topic: Autonomous Cars
For the course paper, each student will identify and explore an emerging technology. This will be a technology that may already exist but is drawing attention because of new applications, anticipated impacts, or potential controversies. The student will address the historical, social, cultural, moral, and ethical issues presented by their selected technology.
Separate Paper : Resource Review/Annotated Bibliography
Assemble at least five scholarly academic references that will be used to write your course research paper. You will need to list your references using APA format and provide a brief explanation of each resource indicating how that resource will be used. The focus should be on your specific research assignment. An approximate length for this bibliography is two to three pages. (Please see attachment )
My Thesis:
“Autonomous car or self-driving cars are set to change our way of life with technology on its cutting-edge and its potential for cutting pollution, boosting future economies, and improving quality of life for future generations has led to fast spread out of key technology predecessors along the way to full autonomy.”
Guidelines:
The primary focus of this assignment is for the student to research and assess the issues associated with a specific emerging technology. It requires that students submit an APA-formatted, 10-page paper.
The paper must be well researched and utilize scholarly resources (refer to APA Paper Template attachment). The final product should include the following components.
• A title page, including the student’s name and DSI number
• An abstract
• A table of contents
• An introduction, including a clearly defined thesis statement (roughly one page) (10 points)
• An historical timeline that diagrams at least three predecessors to the emergent technology that includes a written assessment on how these technologies influenced the development of the current technology (roughly two pages)
o Please note that the timeline should be a horizontal visual component at the beginning of the section, and the written assessment should take up a majority of the two pages.
• An analysis of the technology’s influence on society considering all of the following components (roughly four pages)
o Social
o Cultural
o Political
o Economic
o Environmental
• An evaluation of the ethical considerations associated with the technology in relation to its impact on humanity (roughly two pages)
• Concluding remarks that include predictions for the future of humanity given the technology’s emergence (roughly one page)
• In-text citations and a reference section in APA format
• A one-page peer evaluation analysis detailing the following information.
o A copy of the Peer Evaluation Presentation Assessment form, completed by a peer
o The edits added or subtracted from the suggestions provided by the collaboration
o A description of the reasoning behind the changes
• Appropriate statistical graphs or visual aids to support the paper
Separate Paper : Resource Review/Annotated Bibliography
Assemble at least five scholarly academic references that will be used to write your course research paper. You will need to list your references using APA format and provide a brief explanation of each resource indicating how that resource will be used. The focus should be on your specific research assignment. An approximate length for this bibliography is two to three pages.
Consider the following thoughts when working on the required sections of your Impact Analysis.
• Social
o How has this technology been received, accepted, or rejected? Why? Is it feared or favored? What is the attitude toward change? How are the developers trying to sell the technology to the general public? Look at attitudes, feelings (emotions), behaviors, personality, and the ways humans change as a result of this technology. What is being thought and why? Is the human mind impacted? How? Are interactions between people changing as a result? Who is included or excluded, and why? Use Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Piaget, or some other theorist. What psychological needs are met by the technology (e.g., cell phones once granted status and now promote a sense of belonging or connectedness) or created by the technology? Consumerism?
o Look at groups and organizations that have arisen and prospered because of this technology. Are these groups supportive or antagonist, and why? (An example is genetically modified foods [GMOs] and the backlash against the Monsanto corporation. Another is cochlear implants, which allow the deaf to hear yet reduce the deaf population that calls itself a community.) How does the technology change society, or how does society change in response to the technology? What factors in society led to the development in the first place? What do class, gender roles, race, norms, and so forth mean in this context? Who will benefit from the technology, and who might be harmed (this might also belong in ethics and morals section)? For example, prosthetics enable people to participate more fully and actively in society (some people are competing in triathlons and marathons), and wars have brought about the need for advances in prosthetic technology as casualties with missing limbs return home to the United States. Look at the workplace, new companies, and/or jobs created, jobs lost (or save this for the economics section). Look at roles-subgroups and people’s interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships. Consider crime, healthcare, and schools. Surveillance cameras, for example, have recently been installed in New York City, and the result has been a decrease in the amount of crime, purse-snatching, pick pocketing, and the like. Yet some fear the big brother effect of always being watched and tracked and concerns over who will guard the guards.
• Cultural
o This is a really important section. Consider the elements that comprise the culture and subcultures. Compare the United States’ use of the technology with that of other nations around the world. What is it about Americans that brings about innovation, or has America declined in terms of technical innovation, scientific research, and development? Look at advertising for the technology, the use of celebrities or stars or heroes, the applications (e.g., sports and nanotechnology), and the values represented by the culture. What has priority and why? An example: IBM was spelled out in xenon atoms. Why were these letters chosen instead of something else? What new words have been added to our vocabulary from this technology? Horseless carriage was used long before the term automobile. Wireless preceded Wi-Fi, and webcasting preceded podcasting. Broadcast was a term adapted from agriculture long before it was used for radio and television.
o How do musicians and artists react to the technology, use the technology, or incorporate the technology in their artistic productions? For example, fiber optic lighting has been used on the stage and in parades (Disney) for costuming. The drama term in the limelight, for example, was derived from a lens and lighting system used in lighthouses. Look at literature-perhaps science fiction or fantasy stories-that predate the technology (Jules Verne, for example, wrote about submarines before they were actually invented and used-though Leonardo da Vinci had sketched the idea centuries before Verne). Are there any songs, short stories, poems, plays, TV shows, or films that directly make reference to the technology? Are there any related literary works that apply? Is the artifact in a museum or will it be? Why? How does the technology relate to concepts of beauty and novelty and human creativity? How can people express their humanity through this technology? For example, scientists experimenting with nano made a “nano guitar” that actually played a tune, though it was subthreshold for human hearing.
• Political
o Look at government policy, government intervention, government involvement (support or lack of support, funding), both nationally and internationally. Consider Congress, the president, the Supreme Court (decisions), the rate of change, liberalism, conservatism, legislation, litigation, and so on. What political factors are at work in the progression or regression of the technology (e.g., lobbyists, special interest groups, partisan views, vocal advocates, or spokespersons)? For example: The Americans with Disabilities Act was designed to prevent discrimination and encourage accessibility to public facilities; it impacted architects, companies, organizations, and persons with disabilities through the installation of ramps (wider doors, lower knobs and handles, larger restroom stalls, etc.), the use of assistive devices in schools and in the workplace, hiring practices and lawsuits against employers, and so on.
• Economic
o Consider production, consumption, costs, variables of supply and demand, corporations, private enterprise, and the impact on the nation’s economy (employment, displacement, and outsourcing). Are certain industries impacted more than others? Look up financial projections-expectations for growth, startup companies, the stock exchange, and the like-anything related to business and the U.S. and global economies. Who are the chief players in the business environment, and what are their roles? How much has been invested in research and development? How will the price fluctuate? What economic trends are to be observed? Who will make money from the technology? Who is funding the research and development? Who controls the purse strings, and why? Look at foundations and charitable organizations, the outcomes, and the nature of consumers. Be sure to use charts and tables and quantitative data in this section. Tables, figures, data, and statistics must be current, valid, and used appropriately.
• Environmental
o Consider such things as dangers to humans, the depletion of resources, air and water pollution, discovery before inventions, impact on wildlife and humans (health and safety), long-term and short-term effects, waste disposal, and aesthetic considerations (how the technology changes the landscape). Look also at the positive effects (savings of raw materials or fossil fuels, low environmental impact, and enhancement of the environment). For example, some thought the Alaskan Pipeline would impact the caribou population and its ability to migrate; scientists discovered that the population actually increased and was healthier because they had shade from the above-the-ground pipe, fewer biting flies, and less physically stressed females. Other negative examples: the spotted owl and deforestation in Washington state, the snail darter and the dam, endangered species and loss of habitats, extinction, over mining, overproduction, pollution of ground water, landfills, toxic wastes, stripping the soil of nutrients, over fishing, over hunting, and over harvesting.
Essay that compares four processes of sculpture
Write a 1-2 page essay that compares and contrasts the four processes of sculpture (carving, casting, modeling, and assemblage) using specific examples of at least one artist associated with each method. Discuss the styles materials, and processes associated with these processes.
Explain how the prosecutor can establish mensrea
Topic 1: Concurrence
Juan hated his mother-in-law and decided to kill her. He bought some poison and was driving to her house to poison her tea when someone walked into the street from between two parked cars and Juan could not stop before hitting and killing the pedestrian. When he examined the body, Juan realized that he had killed his mother-in-law and he smiled. Should he be charged with murder? Why?
Topic 2: Mens Rea
The concepts of mens rea and actus reus of crime are essential in criminal law. Consider each of the following scenarios and discuss whether both the actus reus and mens rea are present such that a criminal charge may be proven:
1. Latisha enters a restaurant and sets her umbrella in the corner before going to her table and eating lunch. Before leaving the restaurant, she grabs what she mistakenly thinks is her umbrella and leaves. About a block down the street, it begins to sprinkle and Latisha opens the umbrella and realizes that it is not hers. She looks at it more closely, decides it is nicer than the one she started with, and decides to keep it. Should Latisha be charged with theft and if so, based on what?
2. Arthur loves his 6-month-old daughter and only wants what is best for her so he drives her to the best day care each day. But one day he is preoccupied and forgets to drop her off before going to work. She is left in the car all day and dies. The prosecutor wants to charge Arthur for the homicide. Explain how the prosecutor can establish mensrea based on these facts.
3. Li made fireworks and was extremely careful to use the highest safety precautions, but in spite of that, one of the firecrackers malfunctioned, killing Jean. Should Li be criminally charged with Jean’s death? Why?