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Due Date: Duration/Length:
40%
Thursday 12 May (Week 9) 2000 Words (+/- 10%)
Submission Details:
Students must submit their assignments electronically through Turnitin using the link on iLearn, and in hard copy to BESS (E4A Level 2) by 4:00pm on the due date.
Hard copies must be identical to the electronic version submitted.
Late submissions:
Late essays must also be submitted through Turnitin and a hard copy submitted to BESS in building E4A to be date stamped and forwarded to your tutor for marking.
No extensions will be granted. A student who submits a late assessment will be penalised by 10% per day. That is, marks equal to 10% of the assignment’s weight will be deducted as a ‘flat rate’ from the mark awarded. For example, for an assignment that has a possible highest mark of 40, the student’s awarded mark will have four marks deducted for each late day. Saturday and Sunday each count as one day. This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for disruption to studies is made and approved.
Question:

Critically discuss the following statement with reference to the Australian trade union movement.
‘Trade unions? Just groups of men who shout a lot and call strikes. They’re dinosaurs, unwilling and unable to respond to a changing world. They’re finished.’
(https://businesscasestudies.co.uk/unison/trade-unions-dealing-with-change/introduction.html#ixzz3z1FNKLqI)
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Guidelines for the essay:
 The essay should be 2000 words (+/- 10%).
 All essays must cite at least six (6) academic sources.
 You must distinguish clearly between your own words and analysis and those of your sources. You must do this by providing appropriate citations using the Harvard method.
 Failure to provide appropriate citations is plagiarism. See the academic honesty policy. Your list of references should include only material cited in the essay.
 This is an individual assessment task – if a submitted essay is assessed as not being the work of a single author then academic honesty rules apply.
Aims and Objectives
Many issues in the field of industrial relations are contentious and likely to incite strong opinions and debate. The current and future relevance of unions is one issue that has been prominent in debates over recent years. This assessment encourages students to analyse the differing and often competing perspectives of industrial relations stakeholders on an issue of key importance to business, individuals and society at large.
This assessment encourages students to:
 Provide a critical perspective of the academic literature on a topic.
 Construct a sustained argument in response to the question.
 Utilise and conform to the principles of academic rigour in the production of an acceptable, formal response to the question.
Advice on researching and structuring your essay will be provided in lectures and tutorials.
Please read the Marking Guide on page 13 of this Guide. The marking guide sets out the criteria and standards against which your essay will be marked.
Students are responsible for attaching a marking guide and cover sheet to the essay.
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PLEASE CHOOSE ANY GOOD TOPIC YOU CAN RESEARCH ON IN UK , e g SINGLE PARENTING ,TEENAGE PREGNANCY
This proposal should be written as if you are seeking funding or approval for your research project to go ahead. You need to include a brief summary of Aims, Objectives and Research Question(s) and background. This should be no longer than 300 words. You must also include the following components:

Research Design
This section is where you will give a description of overall design. This includes the overall approach, e.g. quantitative, qualitative, ethnographic, anthropological, participatory. It is important to take time here and consider why you want to use your chosen design and methods and what difference they will make to the outputs and outcomes of the research.

Methods:
 what method/s will you use? Will they include quantitative/qualitative? How might you incorporate new technology into your study? Are you going to use visual methods in any way?
 reasons for doing so – you will need to describe what they involve. Why one rather than another or a combination? Are you testing theory or theory building? What will your selected methods offer that is more appropriate than others? Consider the reliability and validity of your methods. Will you be able to generalise from your findings? Do you need to do so? How will you design your research instruments?
 coverage of material if survey or in depth interviews or groups? What will you want to talk to/ask people about and will this raise any problems? Consider any sensitivities and ethical concerns about the content of your proposed research.
 analysing documents and their function. If you intend to use documents (visual and text) give your reasons, how they will be used and again, consider any sensitivities or ethical concerns.

Settings and selection of participants:
 where will you do your research? What implications will this have for you? Are there any safety concerns for participants and researchers and do you know you can use these settings?
 who will take part and why them? You need to be clear about who your participants will be and any concerns this raises. Give consideration to social and cultural diversity.
 what process of selection/sampling will you use?
 will this change over time, e.g. once in the setting? Explain what may affect your sampling or selection process.
 how will you gain access and what difficulties are envisaged? You may encounter access problems. Try and pre-empt them and discuss how you will deal with them if they arise.

Data analysis:
You need to include a brief description of how you will analyse the data you have collected. This will be dependent on the methods proposed and may include the use of computer software packages.

Ethical issues:
You need to include a discussion on ethical issues associated with your research, including:
 how will you gain consent and guarantee confidentiality? How can participating in research be meaningful, not harmful.
 sensitive topics – are you researching areas about which people may have particular sensitivity? How do you acknowledge and address these?

Timescale and management:
Try and be clear about different phases/stages of the research, what each includes (e.g. interim reports) and when they begin and end. Plan as if this research is going to happen and make sure it is realistic. Build in an Advisory Group if appropriate with meeting points related to where you are in the project as well as any provisos about change, e.g. due to field work problems you anticipate.

Marking Criteria

Research Proposal (40%) 2000 words
 Evidence of ability to think and write about the technical and intellectual aspects of research in an integrated way
 Coherent description of how the research instruments will be designed
 Evidence of understanding of sampling procedures
 Discussion of how data collection would occur for the whole project
 Discussion of data analysis approaches
 Appropriate consideration given to ethical issues
 Clarity of presentation and use of supporting evidence.
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Post the following:

Your thoughts about the value of creating an IC Map based on the prompts above. Be sure to include insights and examples from the “Community Middle School: A Case Story of Implementation” in your Learning Resources.

Explain two to three components you would include on an IC Map for your program and use clear descriptive language for the highest level of implementation for each (Level 1).

Explain how sharing this vision with teachers would help them to continue to improve their practice related to the program and ultimately enhance student achievement.

Recall the story that Dr. Shirley Hord shared in this week’s “Concerns-Based Adoption Model” video program, when she and her colleagues saw multiple variations of a teaching practice at a particular school. Have you had similar experiences in which you saw a new or revised practice interpreted in different ways by different people? Chances are that you have. Roy and Hord (2004) note in this week’s Innovation Configurations article that “studies of how policies, programs, and processes have been implemented show that innovations typically are implemented in various ways and with varying levels of quality” (p. 56).

Based on your learning this week, consider how developing and sharing an Innovation Configuration Map (IC Map) for your own program will help create a shared vision of the change. How might using this tool in a diagnostic (and not evaluative) way with teachers or other stakeholders, help them to understand the ideal practice, identify areas for improvement, and build upon areas of strength related to their new or modified practice? As you think about the value of developing an IC Map for your program:

Consider the insights you gained about IC Map development in the “Community Middle School: A Case Story of Implementation” and review the IC Map for the “Adolescent Reading Improvement Initiative” developed by Dr. Hord for the case story.

Imagine how your program would look in practice by a teacher in a classroom or for any other role related to your program (e.g., principal, district coordinator).

Identify two to three components you would include on an IC Map for your program and develop images and descriptive words that would create a clear picture of ideal practices for each component.
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ANSWER ANY 5 QUESTIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING 8 QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION. EACH QUESTION:
1. Explain what are the internet, intranet, and extranet. Explain the similarities, the benefits of each and how does each reduces transactions costs?
2. What are network effects and how are they similar to externalities in economics?
3. What is the digital divide? Explain some of the factors which are likely to contribute to the digital divide in Australia and outline some of the measures taken by the Australian government to deal with this issue.
4. What are the factors you will consider in designing an ecommerce website? What are the factors you will consider in designing a web page?
5. What are the building blocks of the internet? Explain how packet switching works and what role do the various protocols facilitate the operation of the internet.
6. Identify the three points of vulnerability in a typical ecommerce transaction. Select one point of vulnerability and discuss at least three possible security threats which may arise at this point.
7. What are the benefits to both the market-makers and consumers in an auction?
8. Explain three main Businesses to Consumer business models explaining the value proposition in each one of them and how each of these models obtains revenue for the ecommerce firm.

(Essay Questions) ANSWER ANY 3 QUESTIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING 6 ESSAY QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION..
1. Identify the eight unique features of e-commerce technology and explain how these features set e-commerce apart from more traditional ways of conducting commercial transactions.
2. Explain why the taxation of e-commerce raises governance and jurisdiction issues.
3. What is intellectual property? What is the purpose of copyright law, and what are its basic tenets and protections? Is legal protection of intellectual property an appropriate way to promote innovation? Examine the pros and cons.
4. Describe the major issues surrounding the decisions to build and/or host your own e-commerce Web site or to outsource some aspects of site development. Include the advantages and disadvantages of each decision.
5. A variety of electronic payment forms have been developed in the past few years. (a) Identify and briefly describe the alternative forms for electronic payment that have emerged to support purchasing on the Internet. (b) Which e-payment form(s) are likely to dominate as online retailing continues to grow? Why? 6. Critically discuss some of the issues a government should consider and implement in order to promote global electronic commerce.

Please use Schneider, G., Perry, J. T. (2015), Electronic Commerce, 11th edition, Cengage Learning, Australia. As your only reference.
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Directions: The university’s faculty has designated this course as a writing-intensive course. The assigned writing project is the LP3 Assignment: Final Research Report
For this assignment you will compose your final research report based on your action research project from Action Research I and II. The final report should consist of five sections and will incorporate the assignments completed throughout Action Research I and II. Be sure you have all your past assignments available when you begin constructing this report.

The outline for your paper should include the following headings (Roman Numerals) & subheadings (Capital Letters). Please note you should not use the Roman numerals or capital letters in your submission; they are merely here to show you how to organize the work.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There are notations in parentheses behind the headings which will refer you to the previous assignment connected to this section of the report. Because each of these sections has been graded by an instructor, you will be expected to submit a revised, polished final draft of this report. Your instructor will be expecting this report to reflect a high quality of writing so take time to carefully revise and edit your report.

I. Introduction – Focus & Framing (Refer to OL4501 LP3 Assignment)

II. Review of Literature (Refer to OL4501 LP3 and LP4 Assignments)

III. Methodology (Refer to OL4501 LP4 Assignment)

A. Introduction

B. Assumptions

C. Research Methods

D. Limitations

E. Ethical Considerations

IV. Findings (Refer to OL4501 LP4 Assignment and OL4551 LP1 Assignment) *** NOTE OL4551 LP1 is missing data. Please add – the report (entitled Data Categories) should categorize the data and findings. Please be sure that you do not just report all the findings, but properly categorize and organize them into logical groups. This section should be 2-3 paragraphs in length.

The report should then select one of the alternatives for extending understanding, and apply it to the data. Thus, you should extend understanding and explain the significance of the findings and how they help to address/answer the original research questions and problem

V. Conclusion, Discussion, Recommendations (Refer to OL4551 LP2 Assignment)

A. Conclusions

B. Discussion

C. Recommendations

VI. References
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COVER PAGE, ABSTRACT NEEDED
PLEASE FOLLOW QUESTIONS

For your Final Project, you will apply the skills related to conducting forensic assessments that you learn throughout the course by assessing the individual portrayed in the documentary, Murder on a Sunday Morning.

Your Final Project must be presented via the following option:

A 10- to 12-page (not including references, title page, or abstract), double-spaced, APA-formatted paper.

The Final Project must include:

A minimum of 10 references (in addition to any course readings that you may wish to reference). Please be aware that user-created websites such as Wikipedia will not be accepted as scholarly references. (Please consult the Walden University Library’s instructions for evaluating research resources, which includes a link to criteria for evaluating resources.)
A brief description of the case study in the documentary, including a description of the individual and the forensic population he is from.
A description of the potential role(s) of a forensic psychology professional in relation to the case study.
An explanation of the forensic assessment principles that apply to the case study
A description of any third party information that may be necessary to collect for forensic assessment of the case study
A description of three ethical and/or multicultural issues and/or considerations related to the case study
An analysis of how a forensic psychology professional might best address each of the ethical and/or multicultural issues and/or considerations you described (Note: Refer to the forensic and multicultural guidelines when completing this part of the Final Project.)
An explanation of what a forensic psychology professional might think important to consider and/or determine when conducting a forensic assessment of the individual in this case study
An explanation of what the courts might think important to consider and/or determine from a forensic assessment of the individual in this case study
A description of at least two forensic assessment instruments and/or tools that might be used in relation to this case study, with an explanation of why
A brief description of the elements that would be included in a forensic assessment report based on this case study
An explanation of which elements from a forensic assessment report based on this case study would be relevant for testimony, and why
A description of the implications that the assessment may have for the outcome of the case

CASE STUDY
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You have been just appointed Export Manager of a medium sized Australian winery HolyCow Pty Ltd . The Marketing Director has appointed you because the company wants to go global. The Managing Director has heard that India, Vietnam and southern China (Hong Kong) represent good prospects. Your first task is to prepare a pre-feasibility report on the key factors to be borne in mind in preparing to tackle these markets. Your report and recommendations will be discussed at the monthly sales and marketing meeting and you will be expected to subsequently make a presentation at the Company’s next Board meeting. The company currently crushes almost 5000 tonnes of grapes per year and has a good reputation as a medium and high end quality manufacturer.
Assignments are to be typed, with one and a half line spacing, and presentation in 12-point font.
Assessment criteria Presentation: Neatness, layout, correct spelling and grammar, page numbering, consistency of formatting and font size, and readability.
Answer clearly demonstrates a good understanding of the topic and presents ideas/views in a balanced manner with a well-integrated and complex style. NO PLAGIARISM
The report should be on this format;
1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
3. Analysis of India (geographical)
Factors that need to consider in putting up a winery on this country which are,
a) Political
b) Legal
c) Technical or logistics of the country
d) Cultural (potential market analysis of the percentage of the population whether a male or female drinking wine on that country).
e) Economic
4. Analysis of Vietnam
a) Political
b) Legal
c) Technical or logistics of the country
d) Cultural (potential market analysis of the percentage of the population whether a male or female drinking wine on that country).
e) Economic
5. Analysis for Hong Kong
a) Political
b) Legal
c) Technical or logistics of the country
d) Cultural (potential market analysis of the percentage of the population whether a male or female drinking wine on that country).
e) Economic
6. Conclusion
7. Recommendations ((you could recommend one or more countries, or none of them, as long as you base recommendations on sound analysis)
8. Appendix (graphs)
9. References (would you mind to put the page number in every citation whether it’s from the book or journal, Thanks).
NOTE: Pls. add some competition analysis by using wine industry association for other relevant sources and can you pls. rank the country that you think its appropriate to put the winery. For example, if you think India is the best you can put it on the first analysis. (3000-3300 words).
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
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PART I. Answer one of the questions below in 300-500 words

1. Is public relations a “practice”, in MacIntyre’s sense of the term? If so, what sort of internal goods can it yield? And what is the relationship between those IGs and the external goods MacIntyre discusses?

2. How does James Grimmelmann’s use of the concept “contextual privacy” alter more traditional understandings of what privacy is? Is contextual privacy a solution to concerns over privacy loss in digital environments? Why or why not?

3. How, according to Marc Andrejevic, do social media platforms “separate” users from control over the means of producing online sociality? Clearly explain the logic of separation, and how the term is used by Andrejevic to explain the corporate social media environment.

4. What is digital dualism, and why does Nathan Jurgenson oppose it as a way of understanding our interaction with networked digital technologies? Is he correct?

PART II. Answer one of the questions below in 1,000-1,250 words

5. Identify Nancy Fraser’s main criticisms of Habermas’s conception of the bourgeois public sphere. Then briefly discuss and critique her proposals for ‘interrogating and reconstructing’ (see p. 57) Habermas’s analysis of the bourgeois public sphere.

6. Offer a detailed analysis of the origin, purpose, and character of “#GamerGate”. Is it primarily concerned about corruption in video game journalism? If it’s not, what are its primary concerns? How can you tell? Read widely about the “movement,” (no fewer than 7 unique, long-form sources) and subject it to a critical analysis. Bring in ethical issues we’ve discussed in class where relevant (privacy, doxing, etc).

7. Compare the central concerns expressed by Zeynep Tufekci in “Computational Politics” with those of Marc Andrejevic in “Social Network Exploitation.” In what ways do their concerns overlap, thematically? How do they differ significantly, if at all? Which of the themes do you find to be the most important, and why? Specifically, what do the arguments of each suggest regarding their view on Spar’s contention (2001), that “those with power find ways to harness the power of new technologies and turn it into a means to further their own power?”
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RISK: EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING FORECASTING AND VALUE OF INFORMATION
Assignment Overview
Scenario: You are still a consultant for the Excellent Consulting Group. You have completed the first assignment, developing and testing a forecasting method based on linear regression (Case 3). However, your consulting manager at ECG wants to go the next step and investigate another forecasting method. It is important to do a thorough job for the client, and you have the expertise to analyze different forecasting methods. You have decided to look at the sales data for client’s lottery app as a single data set and use a time series analysis, namely SES, single exponential smoothing.

Case Assignment
Using Excel, use the forecasted sales from Case 3 to compute the MAPE, by doing the following:

Calculate the MAPE for the first 12 months (assume the forecast for Month 1 – or January – is equal to January’s actual sales). Use 0.15 and 0.90 alphas.
Using the forecasted sales for Feb – April (taken from the Case 3 Linear Regression exercise), compute the MAPE by comparing actual sales for each month, or Y(t) to forecasted sales, or F(t). Compare this 3-month MAPE to the two MAPE values you calculated in your SES analysis above. Use the following table:
Month
Sales, Y(t)
Sales F(t)
Y(t) – F(t)
PE
APE
February
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March
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April
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ME
MPE
MAPE

Then write a report to your boss that briefly describes the results that you obtained. Using MAPE values, make a recommendation on which method appears to be more accurate — SES or Linear Regression.

Data: Use the data that you previously have generated from your analyses in Case 3.

Assignment Expectations
Analysis

Accurate and complete SES analysis in Excel.
Written Report

Length requirements = 4–5 pages minimum (not including Cover and Reference pages)
Provide a brief introduction/ background of the problem.
Complete and accurate Excel analysis.
Written analysis that supports Excel analysis, and provides thorough discussion of assumptions, rationale, and logic used.
Complete, meaningful, and accurate recommendation(s).
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Final Research Project

It’s the writer’s curiosity—not the teacher’s—that is at the heart of the college research paper.”
~from The Curious Researcher by Bruce Ballenger

Your Task:
For this assignment, you will spend time deeply investigating a topic of interest related to the larger theme of this course, which is focused on The Lost Generation in Paris in the 1920s (as introduced in the books Paris France by Gertrude Stein, and The Book of Salt, by Monique Truong). You will choose a topic, narrow your focus down to an arguable thesis, conduct research, learn about your topic, write an annotated bibliography, and then you will write a paper and, in groups, give a short presentation about your findings before and possibly during finals week.

You will need to construct a point/argument for your essay, and it should lead back to the overarching topic of this section of the class: The Lost Generation. For example, you might pose a question that you will turn into your Thesis (main point): What makes ____________ a part of The Lost Generation? OR Why is ____________ a unique reflection of The Lost Generation? How was _____ a direct result of the effects of and attitudes after WW1 and The Lost Generation? Etc.

Organization Tips for writing your paper:

Introduction: A unique hook, introduce the concept/topic, providing extra context and intrigue.
Body: Think of your essay body paragraphs in terms of sections. Within each section, you can then write 2-3 paragraphs to elaborate on one of your key points.
Conclusion: Challenge yourself to write a longer conclusion paragraph than usual, one that discusses the significance.

Research Requirements:
• At least 4 total research sources
¬ At least 2 Scholarly Sources from a Library database
¬ At least 1 Media Sources (news/magazine/editorial)
¬ At least 1 full-length book—this can include the book/s Paris France and The Book of Salt (additional books or e-books are fine as well)
¬ Other sources: Primary sources/documents, interviews, films, podcasts, etc.

Note: Wikipedia, dictionary/encyclopedia websites, or personal blogs can only be used for your own information gathering process, but will not be counted as one of the above sources. If you do use these types of sources, make sure to cite them along with the other required sources.

Tips for Success:
• Know what your research question is and make sure it isn’t too broad or too narrow.
• Take plenty of notes and annotate your research material as you go through it.
• Feel free to include your personal voice in this essay, especially when you introduce your topic. Make sure your reader knows why this topic or issue matters.
• Utilize campus resources like the LIBRARY, the Course Website, and your TEACHER.
• If you are stuck, ask for help!
• Use our ‘textbooks’ (Reading & Writing About Lit…) or online Rhetoric or www.easybib.com or something similar to help with your MLA Works Cited Page

Non-Negotiable Requirements for this Research Project:

• Approximately 4-6 Pages, double spaced, standard margins (MLA format)
• Must include Works Cited page and In-Text citations (MLA format)
• Must include a Title that creatively reflects the findings of your research
• Must attach initialed Research Plan, Annotated Bibliography, Prep work, R. Draft and Peer Review—and place all of these in a Folder.
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