Author: chris

Accommodating Religious Practices in the Global Workplace

Countries have different approaches to religious practices in the workplace. In the Unites States, for example, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 expressly prohibits discrimination against applicants or employees based on their religion. Still, there might be exceptions that can favor the employer.

Instructions:

Research a recent (2011 or later) case where an individual claimed religious discrimination as a basis for his or her being fired. It is preferable if you choose a case that occurred in the country in which you currently work or plan to work.

1. State the facts of the case.

1.  Identify any relevant laws (these may be social, traditional, or legal) utilized by the court/authority in considering or determining the outcome of the case.

2. Define applicable legal/social doctrine or customs, provisions of the law or custom, and elements of a specific course of action.

Then, address the following:

1. Are there exceptions to the doctrines or customs named above that give employers an advantage in hiring and firing employees? Explain your answer.

1. What is the responsibility of employees with regard to their religious behavior in the workplace?

How might an employer avoid a religious discrimination lawsuit or issue? Provide three points on proactive religious policy in the workplace in the country you have chosen to study for your case.

Your paper should be well written and 3 pages in length, not counting the required title and reference pages.

Writing APA Format Required.

Include two scholarly references not assigned for this module that support your positions

12 Font double space Times roman In text Citations should be cited right

Reference page should be in alphabetical order

1250-1500 words

Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

Your instructor has returned your Week 4 Individual Project Key Assignment with comments and suggestions to improve your overall plan. Additionally, you have had the opportunity to discuss your Key Assignment with your peers.

Assignment Guidelines

• Revise and amend your Week 4 Key Assignment by adding what you learned in the post-DB’s following the task, as well as taking into consideration your instructor’s comments.

Finally, the committee will need to propose policies on training and education for earthquake preparedness. Both the organization’s employees and the public will need education and training for the earthquake preparedness plan to be truly effective.

• Add your responses to the following to your Key Assignment Final Draft:
  • How will the organization address training for employees? Explain in detail.
  • How should the public be trained and educated on earthquake preparedness? Explain in detail.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Please submit your assignment.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course material

EI (Emotional Intelligence)

This assignment will help you to understand EI (Emotional Intelligence).

-Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about EI theories, communication styles, team building, and decision making.

-Go to the website http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ei_quiz/ and take the quiz. (I am attaching results of EI quiz for me)

Based on your research and understanding, create a white paper in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that:

1. Describe how your EI level can either enhance or hinder effective leadership in the health care environment.
2. Discuss the results of the EI Quiz.
3. Support your responses with examples. Cite any sources in APA format.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

1. Described how your EI level can either enhance or hinder effective leadership in the health care environment.

2. Included at least two journal references.

3. Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary.

4.  Cited all sources using APA forma

Select an organization with which you are familiar, and identify an issue within that organization that would have both organizational (internal) and societal (external) implications.

Part I: Prepare a 7- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation in which the following is addressed:

• Explain the organizational and societal functions of PR.
• Compare and contrast the organizational and societal implications in the issue you have chosen.
• Use speaker notes section of PowerPoint slides to add discussion.

Part II: Write a 525- to 700-word paper that answers the following question:

• For the organization and the issue you have chosen, explain how Public Relations should address both the organizational and societal audiences and what public relations tools can be used to do so.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Shortly after the CNO (Chief Nurse Officer) completed her annual performance appraisal and salary evaluations, as required by the Joint Commission; you are confronted by a minority female RN that claims that her wages are substantially less than her male RN counterpart who is performing the exact same job in the oncology department. She feels as if she is being discriminated against. You realize you have no procedures in place to address these issues. Although minorities continue to be underrepresented within the healthcare workforce, your healthcare systems has continued to diversify with an increased number of ethnic and racial employees. You are aware that minorities and women will continue to comprise the highest percentage of new entrants into the labor force. You also notice that this is a pattern as this is the fourth employee that has confronted you with an issue regarding diversity (i.e. specifically differences in racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds) in the last six weeks from the oncology department.

Directions:

create a 15-20 slide PowerPoint Presentation to make a recommendation to the CEO to create a diversity office. The presentation should include the following:

• Explanation of the issues associated with awarding pay increases as it relates to performance appraisal to ensure consistency.
• Identification of components of compensation.
• Determination of the impact on diversity in the healthcare organization.
• Discussion of the role leadership plays in managing diversity and strategies to employ to effectively manage diversity
• Identification of major laws impacting the healthcare industry as it relates to hiring, terminating, and discriminating against employees.

Assignment 1: Scenario Analysis and Discussion

Read the case scenario below. Based on the information presented in the case and the readings for this module, prepare answers to the questions provided after the case. You may find individuals in your company’s logistics or international compliance departments who are good sources of information.

Case Scenario

You are the Vice President of Sales for Detroit Mini Safe, a U.S. manufacturer of small fireproof safes with headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. You entered into a contract with Chinese Safe Distributors to supply model 1505 mini safes. Each safe weighs approximately 15 pounds. You just received a purchase order from China Safe Distributors for 2500 safes to be delivered to their warehouse in Jiashan.

Name of Company: Chinese Safe Distributors 

Address: 35 Taishan Rd, E.D.Z., Jiashan, Zhejiang, China. 

Description of Goods: 2500 qty Model 1505 Mini Safe with keypad combination 

Price: $250.00 each

Based on the information provided in the case scenario, answer the following questions:

Q 1. The order made a request for payment on an open account. They are willing to consider other terms, but they do not want to purchase against documents unless they can inspect the safes to ensure quality and to locate any possible damage. What method of payment will your company find acceptable? Prepare a letter to the Chinese company explaining the best options, your company’s preference, and reasons why this option is fair to both parties. Provide information on how you can address their concerns about the quality and damage issues.

Q 2. The order specified that China Safe Distributors would like to consider the cost of shipping before they decide whether to handle the arrangements themselves. Using several of the most relevant international commercial terms (Incoterms), prepare a letter to your client providing the various methods and costs for transporting the safes. Suggest the most appropriate method of transportation, and provide transit times from Detroit Michigan to Shanghai, China. Assume that China Safe Distributors does not have any experience in this area and that it will be necessary for you to explain the responsibilities of all of the parties for your final recommendation and support your selection.

Q 3. What documents will be necessary for this shipment? Provide a brief description of the purpose and use of each document as well as the party responsible for creating the document.

Q 4. Assume that China Safe Distributors agreed to CIF terms. Detroit Mini Safe arranged for transportation by XYZ Ocean Carriers and purchased an “all risk” insurance policy from an American surety company. The 2500 Model 1505 Mini Safes were loaded into a container and placed onboard a U.S. flag vessel on June 1. Twenty-four hours after sailing, the vessel was hit by bombs from a terrorist attack. Because of the damage, the vessel sank to the bottom of the ocean. Evaluate the possible legal ramifications for each party resulting from the loss of the cargo.

Write the answers in about 3- pages in a Microsoft Word and Submit your document to the Discussion Area by Saturday, February 6, 2016

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 2: Course Project Task V

International Finance, Documentary Requirements, and Logistics

In this module, you will research information related to international finance, documents, and logistics.

Without financial resources, your company will not be able to purchase goods and services. In your opinion, how does a company finance international transactions?

When dealing with foreign countries, financial transactions can be risky. Before your company ships goods to a company located in La Republica de Caspa, you need to ensure that the foreign country will pay your company for the goods. Similarly, if your company orders goods from a company located in Russavia, you need to ensure that your company will receive the products it ordered instead of boxes filled with rocks.

Research letter of credit transactions, the uniform customs and practice for documentary credits (UCP), sources of trade financing, and other topics related to finance. Interview someone involved in international finance at your company. Prepare a paper evaluating the various methods of financing and the risks of financial transactions when buying and selling goods and services to foreign countries.

In addition, research the documents involved in international transactions. Provide the names and purposes of the most important documents. Analyze what are the legal requirements for these documents? Relate the use of Incoterms to import and export contracts. Considering the audience of your practical guide, include copies of documents for reference in your guide.

The final part of this module’s paper should address the transportation of goods. What laws govern the transportation of goods from one country to another? Analyze the roles and responsibilities of the buyer, seller, carrier and freight forwarder? Evaluate which party is liable in the event goods are damaged in transit. Interview someone from risk management at your company to obtain information related to insurance and risk management.

Also, analyze how finance, documents, and logistics are affected by culture, ethics, and e-commerce. Make note of any pending regulations or laws that could affect your company in the future.

Write a 2– pages paper showing your research on finance, documentary requirements, and logistics. Include links, references, and sources you have used and follow the proper guidelines for citing legal texts. Also provide a statement regarding which specific topics related to your research would be appropriate for inclusion in the International Business Law and Practices Guidelines document you are developing. Provide a rationale for your decisions.

Present your work in Microsoft Word document format and submit it to the

You will choose two images relevant to “American life” and write a comparative analysis. You may choose any images you would like, but keep in mind that you will use them in your research project. Think about why you are choosing them. What is their significance? More specifically, how are they significant to American culture? How do you interpret the images? You might choose two images that are similar or you could decide to compare two seemingly unlike images. In your essay, be sure to summarize both of them, explain their significance, and provide a detaile

1. Capital markets can be divided into four main categories: private equity, public equity, private debt, and public debt. An example of a real estate asset that trades in the private equity market is: (Points : 1)       real property

home mortgages

equity REITs

mortgage backed securities

Discussions

To participate in the following discussions, go to this week’s Discussion link in the left navigation.

1.      Real Estate Production

Real estate construction is a volatile process determined by the interaction of the user and capital markets. What signals do real estate producers use to manage this process? What other factors affect the volatility of real estate production? Respond substantively to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

2.      Real Estate Agents

View, The Man Selling Billions In Real Estate. Discuss three of the most important qualities a real estate agent must possess to succeed in real estate according to Cortazzo. Can agents succeed without these qualities? Support your response with information from Cortazzo’s interview. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

Read the following article. Consider its subject matter and do a little extra research on this subject. Answer the discussion questions below.

1. Describe the problem faced by Vlasic. Why were they unable to oppose the sales plan put forth by Wal-Mart? Ultimately, how did responding to Wal-Mart affect their business?
2. Was this an ethical supply chain decision on the part of Wal-Mart? Also, highlight any sustainable ethics that was involved here.
3. What does this case tell you about how much influence a business can have with regard to its suppliers’ decisions and behaviors? What does this say about the conventional notions of the responsibility of firms for the practices of their suppliers (both in terms of individual firms and collectively)? Is it reasonable for consumers (or even regulators) to hold firms accountable?

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