Describe how you personally relate to the theme, and include relevant quotes from the writing to support your paper.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that details your reaction to one of the fiction stories you read in this week’s Learning Activity titled, Literature for Composition, Short Stories. Include the following in your paper: Explain the strategies you think the writer uses to convey a particular idea and what you think is the theme of the work. Describe how you personally relate to the theme, and include relevant quotes from the writing to support your paper. Answer the following questions in the paper to demonstrate your active, responsive reading: What is one inference you may make from the story? What impressions did you have as you read the story the first time? Were there any particular portions of the reading that you marked as you read them the second time? Why? For whom do you think the author was writing this story and to what purpose? Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

How does predictable surprise relate to the criminal justice system?

Post your understanding of the relevance and utility of the concept of predictable surprise. How does predictable surprise relate to the criminal justice system? Describe a predictable surprise event other than Hurricane Katrina, and explain its ramifications for the criminal justice system. Finally, explain how a criminal justice organization skilled at forecasting and identifying issues might have prevented this event or greatly reduced its effects.

Describe two positive and two negative aspects of culture in the criminal justice organization you have chosen.

For this Discussion, select a component organization–corrections, policing, parole and probation, or the courts. Consider the effects of the organization’s culture on its performance. Post by Day 3 an explanation of the concept of culture in criminal justice. Describe two positive and two negative aspects of culture in the criminal justice organization you have chosen. Describe two challenges in changing ingrained culture in these organizations.

what are Contemporary Issues?

In a 3–page paper, using APA format, review and critique a scholarly journal article. To complete this Assignment: Find one article from a juried journal that is relevant to your experience and interests, and develop a short critical analysis of the piece. Consider the author’s approach to the issue, the format of the article, the point of view. Has the author left out important material? If so, describe. If applicable, describe additional relevant facts or points of view that you believe the author failed to consider. Pose at least two unresolved questions after reviewing your article.

What is Restorative Justice?

Post an explanation of how restorative justice differs from traditional approaches to treating offenders and crime victims. Describe challenges restorative programs face in terms of political, public, and policy acceptance. Then, outline steps you believe will be necessary to build consensus and bring about necessary changes in individual and group viewpoints and behaviors.

Can mHealth interventions developed in low income settings be effective in high income settings, and vice versa?

Can mHealth interventions developed in low income settings be effective in high income settings, and vice versa? In what ways does context influence the effectiveness of mHealth? You might consider exploring these issues by comparing and contrasting a single intervention or health issue in both high and low income settings. The essay provides the opportunity for you to display your knowledge of a topic covered in the course and your ability to critically analyse the relevant issues surrounding it. The categories which inform the specific course assessment criteria are: Knowledge and understanding of concepts Knowledge and use of the literature Constructing academic discourse Framing and analysing practice (ie: critique existing practice) Assignments should not exceed a total of 2,000 words and may, where appropriate, include drawings or diagrams, which will not be included in the word count. References should be cited in an appropriate manner using a conventional and consistent citing method. Submitted papers are acceptable in single spacing, but double spacing is preferred. Harvard referencing style must be used.

What do you think about Patton’s firing of the DIOs?

The key point in posing these questions is to help set the scene for Patton’s next steps. The questions listed below are for you to ponder, as you are reading the case. It is not necessary for you to submit answers to the questions. They are strictly for you to see the relevance and the logic to these questions, as you read the case. Here are some questions to ponder,as you reflect upon the case… What do you think about Patton’s firing of the DIOs? There are two parts to this discussion that need to be explored.First, was there no possible way of getting the DIOs onside? Second, was it appropriate to fire the DIOs publically as opposed to privately? Also, examine the DIO firings from the point of view of the four divisional presidents.See organization chart (see attached Appendix B) which shows Patton’s office and the DIOs in green to highlight these reporting relationships. Do you think the DIOs have a dotted line relationship with their divisional presidents and a dotted line to Patton; or is it the other way round? How do you think the divisional Presidents will feel about Patton’s firings? Would they feel as if Patton just fired “their” employee? It doesn’t appear that they were made aware of these impending firings by Patton. How would they feel about that? Discussion Question: Answer the five(5) discussion questions listed below (can also be found at the end of case study in book) List the advantages of a single customer service center for RR Communications.There are six of them. Devise an implementation strategy that would guarantee the support of the divisional presidents for the shared customer service center. Is it possible to achieve an enterprise vision with a decentralized IT function? What business and IT problems can be caused by lack of common information and an enterprise IM strategy? What governance mechanisms need to be put in place to ensure common customer data and a shared customer service center? What metrics might be useful? All answers to the questions should be well written and well thought out. Please submit the aforementioned assignment as ONE document.To help keep the various reporting and relationship roles straight, I have attached the organization chart. Basic Formatting Guidelines Double space the entire document (title page to reference page) One inch margins Size 12 font Times Roman Title Page: Running head/p#; title; course; date; your name Reference Page: APA Please refer to the Case Study Rubric that is attached for grading expectations. The paper should be 5-6 pages in length (this does not include the title and references pages), and should include a 1 page strategic view. You must use a minimum of 8 professional references