Author: chris

What does Harper mean when he says violence against Indigenous women is not a sociological problem?

 

1) Read the chapter 1 of Conquest and skim chapter 7. Summarize the argument. 1 page Be sure to include:

a. How is gender violence being linked to colonization?

b. What is the chapter’s implicit critique of white-dominated anti-violence organizations and the male-dominated Native rights organizations?

c. How does this critique impact what should be the strategies for ending violence?

2) Read Harper article 1⁄2 page

What does Harper mean when he says violence against Indigenous women is not a

sociological problem? How is his position different from that espoused in Conquest? With whom do you agree and why?

3) Bring an example in the media of Native women that relies on gender and racial stereotypes. Explain how it perpetuates these stereotypes. 1⁄2 page

Explain how and why communication can be affected by culture.

Assignment Description

Primary Discussion Response is due by Wednesday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Sunday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 150-200 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

    • Explain how and why communication can be affected by the following:
      • Culture
      • Relationships
      • The use of technology (virtual communication)

 

 

Explain why flattening hierarchies and empowering teams is a strategy.

Read and reflect on the case study involving the CEO of Xerox on page 145 of your textbook. In a two-to-three- page, APA formatted paper, describe the principles of the bureaucratic structure. Explain why flattening hierarchies and empowering teams is a strategy. Analyze what divisional structures are presented (product, geographic, and market). Conclude with your thoughts on how organizational design models and structures impact organizational development.

Your paper should be at least two pages in length, not including the title page or reference page. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

 

Explain the key purposes of performance evaluation.

The volume of messages in a police agency is NOT determined by:

A. the total number of members in a work unit.

B. the nature of its communication networks.

C. subformal channels.

D. the degree of interdependence among the organization’s various activities.

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A detective’s decision concerning how thoroughly to investigate a particular case would be an example of a/an:

A. street-level decision.

B. supervisory decision.

C. allocation decision.

D. policy decision.

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In lateral communication, authority is absent; its place is taken by:

A. persuasion.

B. specialization.

C. loyalty.

D. conscience.

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The clearest, most convincing message to the receiver is the one conveyed by:

A. an example.

B. one-way communication.

C. e-mail and fax.

D. more information.

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Interpersonal and organizational communications both depend on __________ to ensure accuracy in the transmission and reception of messages.

A. word meaning

B. explicitness

C. people

D. feedback

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__________ communications fail to provide for feedback and evaluation of messages.

A. Open-loop

B. Closed-loop

C. Participative-style

D. Free-rein

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The basic component of a police command and control system is __________, often assisted today by a computer.

A. automatic vehicle monitoring

B. the radio

C. a telephone

D. None of the above

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The tendency of supervisors to give employees higher ratings than they deserve is termed:

A. the halo effect.

B. central tendency.

C. supervisor leniency.

D. the career effect.

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The three key purposes of performance evaluation are:

A. reprimand, praise, and feedback.

B. behaviorial motivation, control, and feedback.

C. trust building, communication, and trust.

D. criticism, discipline, and feedback.

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A problem employee can be malcontented, immoral, unprofessional, and:

A. satisfied.

B. ethical.

C. criminal.

D. None of the above

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The bottom line test of a police agency is the:

A. goal setting.

B. spirit of performance.

C. decision making.

D. consensus seeking.

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The final step in setting objectives is:

A. development of alternative strategies.

B. feedback.

C. evaluation.

D. identification.

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If a program fails to have its intended effects because it is never fully carried out, the situation is called a/an:

A. political failure.

B. implementation failure.

C. theory failure.

D. causal failure.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the cornerstones of modern police strategy?

A. Preventive patrol

B. Immediate response to calls

C. Selective incapacitation

D. Follow-up investigation

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The Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiment was actually conducted in what city?

A. Kansas City

B. San Diego

C. Newark

D. St. Louis

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The reactive beats in the Kansas City study received what treatment?

A. Normal levels of patrol

B. Additional levels of patrol

C. Delayed response times to calls

D. All preventive patrolling eliminated

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Most police officers are assigned to the __________ function.

A. detective

B. patrol

C. investigative

D. narcotics

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Detectives spend most of their time in the office doing all of the following EXCEPT:

A. reading.

B. talking on the telephone.

C. interviewing witnesses and victims.

D. writing.

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__________ repeat-offender tactics include extensive surveillance of suspected active repeat offenders.

A. Aggressive

B. MCI

C. Proactive

D. Incapacitation

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“POP” stands for:

A. problem-oriented policing.

B. personnel-oriented policing.

C. police on patrol.

D. proactive operational programs.

How do culture, values, and ethics come into play in this case study?

Case Study: An affluent woman in her 60s was admitted to a hospital in Mississippi for cardiac arrhythmia. During her admission to the hospital, her husband requested that only Caucasian health care professionals and workers should enter his wife’s room and interact with the family. The hospital’s policy states that care will be provided on a nondiscriminatory basis, however, the husband argues that all patients have the right to choose the providers who render care to them.

Based on what you read in the Ethical Culture slide show and the case study above, answer the following questions:

  • How do culture, values, and ethics come into play in this case study?
  • Reflect on the term “ethical wisdom” used in the slide presentation.  How might the use of ethical wisdom assist in this case study?
  • If you were the leader of this hospital, how would you handle this situation?

Explain the evolution of your understanding of social change.

1- Reflect on the evolution of your understanding of social change (from the beginning of the semester to now) – has the way you view social change evolved? If so how? If not, why not? 2- Reflect on the key obstacles you see likely to arise when applying principles of social change learnt in class to your career and your life. What will you do to overcome those obstacles? 3- Reflecting on your experience of teamwork throughout the semester, what helped your team achieve its goal? What will you do the same or differently in the future?

Discuss your strengths that will help you succeed and your weaknesses that you will need to be mindful of in order to reach your potential.

Please write a 1000 word essay on your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT[1]) in your college career this year. Discuss your strengths that will help you succeed and your weaknesses that you will need to be mindful of in order to reach your potential. Also, reflect on the challenges that you face that might prevent you from succeeding at the highest levels in the College. What types of opportunities do you think are available for you to succeed as a student? For the exercise to be useful, please be as honest as you are comfortable with. I will not share your essay with anyone; this is your opportunity to speak freely and tell me what is on your mind. This is a great way to communicate with me if you are not completely comfortable expressing yourself in class or feel as though a one-on-one conversation is more appropriate. I will respond to any questions, so take advantage and get feedback. Examples: Weakness: I have a history of starting projects and not finishing them. Strength: I have great organization and planning skills; I always start projects ahead of time. Threat (or challenge): I have a Mom with health problems; I might be the only caregiver she has very soon. Opportunities: I can apply to be a PASS leader in BYS119, make money and remember basic biology!