Author: chris

Part 1

 

• Explain the functions, roles, and activities of managers. Research two companies within the last 3-years, not described in the book, and discuss what managerial characteristics were essential to lead change.

 

Part 2

Write a 2-3+ page, double-spaced essay about classical, behavioral, and modern management approaches to leading.

 

• Give a brief history and the development of each theory.
• Discuss why the principles are important for managers in the workplace.
• Compare and contrast each theory.
• Give an example of how managers can use each approach to lead employees to change.

This LASA assignment is a continuation of the scenario from M3: Assignment 2 LASA 1. Please reread the scenario from M3: Assignment 2 LASA 1 before starting this assignment.

Having successfully completed law school, you are now a second-year defense attorney with the state. You have been entrusted with the task of defending Abby, who has been charged with illegal farming of marijuana with intent to sell and illegal possession of firearms. Abby has never been charged with a crime before. The firearms possession charge is a misdemeanor in your state, and the marijuana charge is a felony. During the course of review of the case, you have been provided with the following information:

• The police report filed by Officer Edward, which contains all the information regarding the events leading up to the arrest of your client. The report also includes the observations of Edward’s former partner (who has since been promoted to detective).
• A search warrant for the home and subsequent documentation mentioning that drug paraphernalia and marijuana were found in the front room of the house. The documentation also mentions that a shotgun was found, bearing your client’s and her boyfriend’s fingerprints, under the couch in the same room.
• A copy of a statement by your client but not signed by her, which appears to be a confession that she made in the car on the way to the police station. In the statement, she claimed that she just needed to sell a little more marijuana to raise an additional $1,500 so she would have $10,000 to bail her boyfriend, Bobby, out of jail.

In addition, twenty marijuana plants were found in the basement of the house, along with $8,500 in cash and a receipt book filled with Abby’s handwriting.

When you interview your client, she states that she barely recalls that evening, because she was completely drunk at the time the police showed up. She tells you that she doesn’t even remember being in the police car and has no idea that she was told her rights, because she didn’t sober up until the following morning.

She denies any knowledge of the marijuana plants in the basement of the house but states that the other marijuana on the table was just there for a party she and Bobby were going to have later that night. She also tells you that she is about four months pregnant with Bobby’s child. You have Abby’s trial starting the next morning.

Utilizing APA guidelines, citing your sources in text, and creating a corresponding reference page, cite relevant case law and specific information from external sources, present a 6- to 8-page research paper to illustrate how you would defend your client. Please address the following issues specifically in your paper:

• Can any of the evidence found in your client’s home be suppressed? If so, why and on what grounds?
• Can any of the statements uttered by your client at the crime scene or in the patrol car be used against her? Can any of them be suppressed? Why?
• Can the state meet its burden of proof in this case? If not, why not? What can you argue to defend your client on the basis of the evidence listed in the case?
• Can your client’s best interest be served by engaging in trial? Or would it be better for her in the long run to make a plea. If so, what might your request be to the prosecuting attorney for a plea deal?
• Assuming your client is found guilty on felony charges stemming from the marijuana possession, what argument might you make to the judge and the jury regarding sentencing? What constitutional amendment supports your theory and why?

Submission Details:

1. Save the document as M5_A1_Lastname_Firstname.doc. All CJA papers should be submitted using APA format, i.e., Times New Roman 12, double spaced with title page and reference page. See the APA manual for an examples.
2. By Monday, February 8, 2016, submit your document to the M5: Assignment 1 LASA 2 Dropbox.

LASA 2 Grading Criteria and Rubric

This assignment is worth 300 points. Download this rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Determined whether evidence can be suppressed and identified reasons for suppression.	24
Identified which, if any, of your client’s statements can be suppressed and established reasons why.	16
Analyzed whether the state can establish the burden of proof.	32
Evaluated the evidence in the case in order to defend the client.	36
Showed the decision to go to trial or accept a plea bargain for your client’s best interest.	44
Identified the steps for accepting a plea bargain.	16
Described the argument given for sentencing if a guilty verdict were reached.	32
Applied specific constitutional amendments to support your theory.	20
Identified why those amendments would help your case.	16
Writing components: Organization (12) Style (16) Usage and Mechanics (16) APA Elements (20)	64
Total:	300

Consider a situation in which you or someone you know engaged in a written or oral contract. Using the essential elements of an enforceable contract, provide a basic analysis of whether a contract exists. Are there any defenses or a breach issue? If the answer to the latter question is yes, discuss options under the contact considering the potential of “substantial performance” and “inferior performance” along with potential remedies for the non-breaching party. Write a three to five (3-5) page paper on this instance applying the principles of contract law discussed in the course. You must research the subject matter of your essay and provide at least two (2) outside sources (your textbook counts as one) to support your writing. Use the following guidelines to format your paper:

• Title Page
  • Topic of the Paper
  • Student Name
  • Name of the Course
  • Instructor’s Name
  • Date Due
• Introduction
  • Describe the issue/topic area.
  • Define and describe any specific position(s) taken in this paper.
  • Provide an overview of the scope of what will be addressed in the paper.
• Analysis
  • Discuss the necessary elements of a contract including 1) agreement (offer and acceptance); 2) consideration; 3) contractual capacity (minor and lack of sanity); and 4)lawful object. (See chapter nine in your text). I would have one paragraph focusing on whether the contract contains the appropriate offer, acceptance, and consideration. Cite the relevant law, then use your facts to demonstrate whether that legal element does and does not exist.
  • If a defense does exist, discuss it here. If no offenses exist, simply tell me the reader this.
  • Discuss the differences between “Substantial Performance” and “Inferior Performance” breach and whether breach pertains to your factual situation.
  • Consider the rights of the non-breaching party if applicable. If this contract is without defenses and has been executed (complete), this is where you would let me know this.
  • Explain the options the non-breaching party may have (deduct cost of remedy, recover costs, rescind contract, consequential damages, etc.)
  • At what point in the process would one be best advised to seek legal counsel?
  • This section must reflect an analysis and understanding of contract law.
• Conclusion
  • The discussion must be constructive and reflect the main points of your analysis.
• Reference Page
  • List your references using the APA style. Please include cites within the body of the paper.
  • Include at least two references. One may be the Textbook.
• Format
  • Write your paper using APA style.
  • This paper must be at least three pages in length (not including the title page and reference page).

This assignment is due in your Assignment Folder by midnight on Sunday of the fourth week (February 7). Please see information on how the paper will be graded below.

As stated above, your textbook is fine, but should not be the only source you rely on. When it comes to preparing for your project, you need to consider using scholarly sources and not simply relying on information found on websites. For example, while Wikipedia is a frequently used source of information, it has one LARGE flaw: the information contained in Wikipedia is open to editing by anyone. No one is judging the validity of the information. In other words, you do not know whether the information is correct or not. I suggest you do the following: first, look at the references that are listed in the Wikipedia subject. What you should look for are independent research or scholarly articles, which document and explore the topic. When you research those sources, they will list other sources; read those sources as well. What you should be looking for are articles or research that collectively present a variety of positions. When you are finished with your research, I want you to take a position for your papers and strengthen your opinion by using the research that supports those arguments.

If you have trouble knowing where in the library to look for these sources or how to find appropriate sources, do not hesitate to contact me. If you have any questions about references that you want to use, again shoot me an e-mail. One of my goals for this class is that you learn to examine various points of view and be able to synthesize the information for your use and benefit.

Since you will have only covered the first portion of contracts by the time you submit your Report, I want you to consider these additional guidelines.

1. Does the contract meet the necessary elements–state the law and then demonstrate whether your contract has a valid offer, acceptance and consideration.

 

2. Do you have capacity and does the contract deal with a lawful object? Explain.

 

3. Was this an executed (completed) contract or was the contract breached in any way? Explain.

 

4. If the contract was breached, do substantial or inferior performance apply?

 

5. Any remedies (if relevant).

Philosopher is Immanuel Kant

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper examining the life, times, and key theories of the philosopher. Include the following in the paper:

• Identify and evaluate the key concepts and analyses that comprised the philosopher’s theories.
• Identify and describe the philosopher’s contributions to the field of philosophy.
• Focus on how the culture and the time period influenced the philosopher’s ideas.
• Reference a minimum of three sources besides the text.

Format and document your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your paper to the Plagiarism Checker in the Center for Writing Excellence

 

 

 

Second Paper (determinism and free will)  title to paper is Responsibility Essay

 

Write a 500- to 700-word paper that connects the notions of free will, consciousness, and philosophical ethics. Use the following questions as guides to help you formulate your response:

• Do we have free will, and if we think we do, would it matter if we do not?
• Is consciousness something other than matter, or are our conscious thoughts simply predictable as part of a physical system?
• How do answers to the first two questions affect judgments regarding right and wrong? In other words, are humans responsible agents or not?

Submit your paper to the Plagiarism Checker in the Center for Writing

Below are the condensed comparative Income Statements and Balance Sheets for Zigoscar
Corporation for 2014 and 2013.
		Zigoscar Corporation
		Comparative Income Statements
		For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
			2014		2013
Net Sales			$                 6,553,600		$                 6,292,800
Cost of goods sold			4,177,600		4,016,800
Gross Margin			2,376,000		2,276,000
Operating expenses:
	Selling Expenses		953,600		1,036,000
	Administrative expenses		894,400		846,400
	Total Expenses		1,848,000		1,882,400
Income from operations			528,000		696,900
Interest Expense			131,200		78,400
Income before taxes			396,800		$               315,200.00
Income tax expense			124,800		113,600
Net Income			$                     272,000		$                       21,600
Earnings per share			$                             3.40		$                             2.52
		Zigoscar Corporation
		Comparative Balance Sheets
		December 31, 2014 and 2013
			2014		2013
		Assets
Cash			$                     162,400		$                       81,600
Accounts receivable (net)			471,200		458,400
Inventory			1,149,600		1,189,600
Property, Plant & Equip (net)			1,500,000		1,440,000
Total Assets			$                 3,283,200		$                 3,169,600
		Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
Accounts payable			$               535,200.00		$               954,400.00
Notes payable (short term)			400,000		800,000
Bonds payable			800,000		–
Common stock, $10 par value			800,000		800,000
Retained earnings			748,000		615,200
Total Liab. & Stockholders Equity			$                 3,283,200		$                 3,169,600
The depreciation expense in 2014 was 5,000. From this information, please complete the following:
1. Create a Statement of Cash Flows of Operations for the year 2014
2. Conduct a Horizontal analysis of the above income statement and balance sheet showing
the amount and percentage chages from 2013 to 2014 (Round to one decimal place).
3. Perform the following ratio analysis for 2014.
	1. Current Ratio
	2. Quick Ratio
	3. Receivables Turnover
	4. Inventory Turnover
	5. Profit margin
	6. Return on assets
	7. Debt to Equity ratio

Assignment 3: Conflict Analysis Essay: What’s Your Solution?

Understanding the meaning of conflict is important when exploring the relationship between conflict and negotiation. This assignment will allow you to examine the causes and effects of a conflict.

Review the textbook definition of conflict and conduct independent research using the Argosy University online library resources or the Internet to find other definitions of conflict.

Consider an experience of a conflict situation from your personal or work life. Use the following steps to analyze the conflict situation and suggest an appropriate solution.

• Step 1: Provide your definition of conflict and describe the meaning, nature and components of conflict
• Step 2: Define the problem and identify the conflict issues.
• Step 3: Determine your goal in resolving the conflict.
• Step 4: Analyze the problem and state the causes, symptoms, effects, and obstacles that keep you from achieving your goal.
• Step 5: Generate two potential solutions and recommend ways to attain the goal and resolve the conflict.

Write a 3-5 page essay in Microsoft Word format, citing at least 3 sources of information (one of which may be your text book). Apply APA standards for writing style to your work.

You work for a marketing department in a hospital within a suburban location of a large metropolitan area. Though it neighbors million-dollar homes, the hospital’s mission includes providing care to underserved and indigent populations in the area.

A new primary care physician moved into the area and approached your hospital to partner with her as she begins a new practice in the community. Because the administration is always anxious to welcome new practitioners to the hospital, you agree to meet with the physician. During the meeting, the physician explains that she wants to establish the first concierge medical practice in the community. The physician plans to attract around 100 families to her practice, and she plans to charge from $300 to $1,000 per month, depending on the size of the family unit. (Note: A goal of 100 families may not be realistic; however, the number makes for easier calculations.)

The patients who join the concierge practice will receive access to the physician’s services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at an office located near the hospital. Families will receive preventive care services, and the physician will design wellness programs to encourage healthy lifestyles for her patients. The physician will use the hospital for all emergent care, day surgeries, rehabilitation, and in-patient care. The physician also plans to use nutritionists and the hospital’s fitness center facilities.

1. Discuss some of the goods or services that could be highlighted in a marketing campaign that involves a concierge practice of medicine.
2. What advantages do you think a concierge practice of medicine might contribute to the hospital’s offerings of products to the community?
3. Discuss some of the issues and challenges that may arise from the hospital sponsoring a concierge practice of medicine.

Assignment 2: The Importance of Listening and Responding in Effective Negotiation

The purpose of this assignment is to highlight the importance of listening and responding in negotiations and to identify ways to improve listening and speaking in various negotiation situations.

Consider a situation you observed or participated in where a negotiation occurred. This can be a situation at home as child negotiating a later bed time or a situation at work such as a co-worker negotiating for additional time off. An example of a negotiation is provided in the Webilography and is entitled: Classic Sesame Street: Ernie and Bert Can’t Communicate. Determine the kind of listening skills used in the interaction of your chosen negotiation.

Prepare a 3-5 page paper which addresses the following:

Respond to the following:

• Describe the negotiation you observed or participated in.
• Explain and describe what parts of the interaction employed effective listening and speaking in the negotiation.
• Explain and describe what parts of the interaction employed ineffective listening and speaking in the negotiation.
• Suggest and explain at least two alternative strategies which could have been used to improve communication within this negotiation.

Make sure you clearly articulate your chosen negotiation and thoroughly explain each section in your paper. Apply current APA standards for writing style to your work and cite at least 2 references (one of which may be your text book) in your paper.

Assignment 1: Required Assignment 2—Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis

In this assignment, you will apply the concepts of CVP analysis learned in yourModule 4. You will use CVP analysis to analyze a project of your choice to enable a prospective investor to decide if your project is worth investing in.

Assignment Overview:

Select a project, whether from work, an avocation, an entrepreneurial idea of your own, or your child’s lemonade stand on the corner. Identify the various costs required to execute the project and consider the revenue the project will generate. In a Power Point format, create a basic pro forma statement necessary to convince someone to provide the start-up costs of the project.

Assignment Tasks:

To create a pro forma statement:

1. 1. Identify and list the various costs—fixed and variable, direct and indirect—required to execute the project.
   2. Calculate the break-even point for the project and the expected financial returns. Click here to access the CVP template to calculate the break-even point. Make sure you show your Excel formulas or provide calculations so your instructor can review your work. Save your final calculations as M4_A1_Cost-Volume-Profit_Template_Lastname_Firstname.xls. The completed template must accompany the PPT.
   3. Include a brief discussion of key points of any intangible benefits or costs associated with the project.
   4. Supplement your pro forma statement with sufficient background information to enable a prospective investor to decide if your company is worth investing in.

 

• The detail must have enough historic data to give an investor an understanding of trends.
• You should also have sufficient written background so that a potential investor understands the business. Use the speaker notes area of your presentation to add background information that you would communicate verbally in a presentation. This should be 1 to 2 pages in length.

Submission Details:

Support your predictions and suggestions with scholarly resources and empirical evidence. Use APA format to cite your sources. Your presentation should include sections addressing the topics listed.

Develop a 10–12 slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. Include the required information concisely highlighting only the key points necessary for the purpose of this presentation, which is to convince a prospective investor to decide if your project is worth investing in. Support your predictions and suggestions with scholarly resources and empirical evidence. Use APA format to cite your sources. Your presentation should include sections addressing the topics listed and presented in bulleted format, avoiding long paragraphs of content. Include the CVP completed template sheet with the PPT.

By Monday, February 8, 2016, submit the final presentation to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.

Grading Criteria

Assignment Components	Proficient	Max Points
Identify the various costs—fixed and variable, direct and indirect—required to execute the project.	All costs required to implement the project are identified, discussed, and accurately listed.	80
Calculate the break-even point for the project and the expected financial returns.	Calculations are complete and accurate.	60
Include a brief discussion of any intangible benefits or costs associated with the project.	All benefits and costs are identified and discussed in keeping with the project details.	60
Provide sufficient background information to enable a prospective investor to decide if your company is worth investing in. The detail must have enough historic data to give an investor an understanding of trends.	Sufficient written background is provided so that a potential investor understands the performance trends to drive investment.	60
Academic Writing
Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	40
Total:		300

Students will choose a company of their liking and use any of the 2 (qualitative or quantitative) research and analysis methods to demonstrate selected perceptions (approved by the faculty) of the company. This project requires you to research, review, and analyze perceptions of the company. Specifically, your research paper will include the following:

• Provide background information on the chosen organization
• Description of the diverse literature available on varied research methods
• Identify the type of research method to be used and justify the reasons for using a particular approach
• Undertake the research method for data collection and analysis and present the findings

Present your findings as a Word document of 5–6 pages (body of paper) formatted in APA style.