Author: chris

During this module, you learned about the incident rate of wrongful convictions. And in past modules, you learned about the role of the judge and the appellate process. For your writing assignment this module, you are going to put all of this information together and assume the role of a state appellate judge writing the majority opinion which decides Spoofy’s appeal. Specifically, Spoofy is arguing that he was wrongly convicted, and he is arguing specifically on appeal that his conviction should be overturned because the trial judge erred as a matter of law in denying his motion to suppress. In other words, he is arguing that the trial court should have granted his motion to suppress, and that because the evidence that was unconstitutionally obtained (i.e. the evidence the police got from his apartment and the statements he made before he was given Miranda warnings) was entered into evidence, he should get a new trial in which the State is barred from entering that evidence against him.

In order to prepare this writing assignment, first read the hypothetical crime scenario information provided to you in this module. Also, review the information you were provided in previous modules. Then, review the attached examples of appellate opinions where courts have addressed appeals regarding motions to suppress based on the very same arguments Spoofy is making. Then, draft an appellate opinion that has the following components: (1) an introduction where you summarize the result below in the trial court, the crux of the appeal, and the result the appellate opinion reaches (e.g. affirm the conviction or reverse for new trial); (2) a brief recitiation of the operative facts necessary to understand the appellate opinion being rendered; (3) an analysis section where you discuss the relevant legal standards and apply those standards to the facts; and (4) a conclusion where you re-state the appellate court’s decision (e.g. either to affirm the conviction or reverse it). And in drafting this opinion, you can choose to either affirm or reverse; it is up to you. Just be sure to write persuasively defending the basis for your decision.

I need Two pages for each prompt and each prompt needs AT LEAST FIVE QOUTES total from one or both of these two books: Leadership from the Margins; Women and Civil Society Organizations in Argentina, Chile, and El Salvador By Serena Cosgrove and Hear My Testimony by Maria Teresa Tula

Those are the only two books allowed to be used in the short essays.

1 “Obviously, gender is not the sole factor that explains differences between the experiences of certain women and men because their lives– Especially their leadership styles, experiences and opportunities– are not determined just by gender roles. Rather actions and choices are informed by gender and other factors such as life events and circumstances, races, ethnicity, education, etc…” (Cosgrove, 14) Define the concept of intersectionality and describe how it affects the women’s loves and leadership styles whom we’ve been studying. How does intersectionality explain exclusion? How can it also explain commitment and leadership?

2 How did the civil war in El Salvador affect civil society organizing? Please describe major historical periods and how civil society organizations were treated; the compare and contrast this with how civil society organizations are responding in the post-war period. What role did/do women play in these movements?

3 “In Latin American History, women have assumed leadership roles in their families, communities, and even countries during periods of economic or political turmoil” (Cosgrove, 45). Considering the civil war and the current challenges facing El Salvador today, corroborate or challenge this assertion.

4 “A leader is someone who has ‘the ability to get things done,’ using status and influence to play a catalytic role motiving other to action” (Cosgrove, 23). “Experiences of injustice and marginalization affect how people lead…”(Cosgrove, 26). Please apply these two quotes to analyzing Maria Teresa Tula’s Leadership experiences.

5 Testimonial literature is often defined as a form of narrative literature in which we can simultaneously witness and participate in a marginalized person’s experience, hearing a collective voice that speaks to a plural subject ( i.e., Women, campesinos or farmers, human rights activist, indigenous women , union organizers) Citing examples from HEAR MY TESTIMONY, please describe both the advantages and limitations to using one person’s story to represent a group of people.

6 Reflecting on what you have learned about El Salvador, please explain how you would respond to a question if someone asked you to tell them who were ‘ the good guys’ and ‘the bad guys’ in the civil war. Your answer must include the steps you would follow to provide a nuanced response and the information you would share about the Salvadorian Civil War.

Assignment 2: Bidding on a Contract with the Navy

Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

Based on the same scenario as in Assignment 1, imagine that you have received a Request for Proposal (RFP) #123456789, dated 07/14/2014. You also find out through a reliable source that a local competitor has also received an RFP for a similar type of product and service. Due to this, you will be required to negotiate the contract, and will need to consider the contract specifics.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1.Suggest three (3) ways in which the basic concepts of the FAR Policy would mutually benefit your small business and the Navy.
2.Determine the method that you will use for solicitation of a bid. Next, explain why the Navy is likely to choose your company in the sealed-bidding process.
3.Use at least three (3) quality references Note: Wikipedia and other related websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•Interpret the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to determine requirements and resolve issues.
•Explain the government acquisition process using sealed bidding, negotiations, and alternative contracting methods.
•Describe the various types of contracts and considerations for their use.
•Outline and explain the process for developing competitive proposals and source selection.
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in federal acquisition and contract management.
•Write clearly and concisely about federal acquisition and contract management using proper writing mechanics.

(Info from first assignment already completed)
Assignment 1: Small-Business Opportunities with the Navy

Due Week 3 and worth 150 points

Imagine that you are the owner of a small floor refinishing business that provides a specialty coating product for ceramic tile and marble floors. There is no other local flooring business that provides this service. Having recently received a patent on your product, you are ready to expand your business by competing for Navy contracts at the local base, which is located a few miles away. The service you want to sell is the specialty coating, the application of the coating, and a regular maintenance schedule. Your company consists of you, one office assistant, and two production employees.

Note: You will be referencing this business throughout all five assignments for this course. Please use “First Name, Last Name, Inc.” as the name of your company throughout these assignments.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1.Develop your company’s acquisition and planning strategy for obtaining a contract.
2.Analyze the manner in which utilizing SmartPay or a similar program in electronic contracting will assist your company and the Navy. Provide a rationale for your response.
3.Use at least three (3) quality references Note: Wikipedia and other related websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•Describe the nature of government contracting, including authority, responsibilities, and legal considerations.
•Explain the government acquisition process using sealed bidding, negotiations, and alternative contracting methods.
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in federal acquisition and contract management.
•Write clearly and concisely about federal acquisition and contract management using proper writing mechanics.

Whistle Blowing

Being a whistle-blower in an organization takes both courage and confidence. Unfortunately, many employees fear retaliation if they were to report a questionable practice. Despite the increasing legal protections, retaliation rates remain high, according to the National Business Ethics Survey. “Twenty-one percent of U.S. workers who reported misconduct said they experienced retaliation, up from 12 percent in 2007” (Meinert, 2014, p. 62). The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act was enacted in 2002 as Congress’ response to corporate scandals at Enron and WorldCom. Most of the Act focuses on financial reporting and internal control requirements for publicly traded companies, but Congress also included provisions to protect insiders who report questionable practices. “In March 2014, the Supreme Court dramatically increased the number of companies that could be sued for retaliation against those who blow the whistle on securities fraud” (Meinert, 2014, p. 60). According to Barnett (1992), “Some say that whistleblowers are noble characters, willing to sacrifice personally and professionally to expose organizational practices that are wasteful, fraudulent, or harmful to the public safety. Others suggest that whistleblowers are, by and large, disgruntled employees who maliciously and recklessly accuse individuals they feel have wronged them in order to attain their own selfish goals.” As such, HR managers and professionals need to focus on creating an ethical culture that promotes transparency and accountability and where whistle blowing is encouraged and rewarded when the information benefits the organization. Furthermore, a policy must be drafted that states the protocol for whistle blowing. Many organizations have invested in a third-party whistle-blowing hotline where employees can call anonymously and discuss their concerns. By having a whistle-blowing policy, all employees of an organization will know that their decisions may result in disciplinary actions and/or termination.

Case Assignment
Drawing on the material in the background readings and doing additional research, please prepare a 3- to 4-page paper (not including the cover and reference pages) in which you:

Research and discuss the history of whistle blowing.
Why do you believe whistle blowing can be difficult for most employees in organizations?
How does whistle blowing impact the culture of an organization?
As an HR Manager, how would you promote whistle blowing in your organization?
In your organization, is it better to be a whistle-blower or follow the status quo? Explain why.
Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated on the following points:

Precision: Does the paper address the question(s) or task(s)?
Clarity: Is the writing clear and are the concepts articulated properly? Are questions answered primarily through paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts, or is there excessive use of quotations? Are headings included in all papers longer than 2 pages?
Breadth: Is the full breadth of the subject addressed?
Depth: Does the paper address the topic in sufficient depth?
Grammar, spelling and vocabulary: Is the paper well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary suitable to graduate-level work?
Referencing (citations and references): Does the paper use citations and quotation marks when appropriate?
Critical thinking: Is the subject thought about critically, (i.e., accurately, logically, relevantly, and precisely)?
References:

Meinert, D. (2014). Are you listening? HR Magazine, June 2014 Issue.

Barnett, T. (1992). Why Your Company Should Have A Whistleblowing Policy. Sam Advanced Management Journal, Autumn, 1992, pp. 37–42.

 In this week’s Discussion, you will explore what happens after decisions are made, communicated, and executed. If it were not for the execution step, decision making would be an academic exercise that would have virtually no impact on the real world. Through the execution step, the benefit of decision making can be used to actually improve people’s lives, organizations, and ultimately, the world. Have you ever made a decision that led to unintended or unexpected consequences? Personal decisions often lead to more than one consequence, no matter how hard one tries to anticipate and plan for any possible occurrence. Consider the stakes when an organizational decision involving many stakeholders is implemented. In this situation, the number of effects a decision may have can multiply exponentially.Based on your personal experience, focus on organizational overlap in new decisions—how one decision can affect other decisions, such as existing policy, and so on.1.Propose a set of circumstances in an organization with which you are familiar, in which an overlapping structure, overlapping set of responsibilities, or shared/overlapping governance would create a series of decisions that affect other decisions.2.Explain the measures you would need to take as a manager or stakeholder to ensure that overlaps are identified, removed, mitigated, or addressed.3.Explain whether these overlaps provide a positive checks-and-balances system or if they would prove to be an impediment.Minimum of 3 references in APA format Search for  (no more than five years old but preferably less than three years old) related to the topic above. You are required to post a link to your selected article in the of your assigned week. Note that do not use that article as part of your reference for the week. Submit your article in this format 1.Name of the article in APA format2.What problem was the driver of the research?3.What unique contributions to the body of literature does the author(s) claim to make?4.What question or comment would you like classmates to address about the relevance of the article to their doctoral studies?  5.What’s your thought on the article from the perspective of a doctoral student?

HERES TWO DIDFERENT PARAGRAGHS THATS NEES TO HAVE A RESPONSE WITH REFRENCES. Just like youve done before.#1Texas’ unique history has a great deal of impact on today’s state constitution. The first major event that affected the constitution is quite obvious: ‘ break from . The book describes this break as a “constitutional crisis” (802). The declaration of independence contained several ideas that are still important to  today, such as the duty of the government to “Protect the lives, liberty and property of the people.” The constitution of 1836 closely resembled the constitution of the U.S. It included a bicameral legislature and an elected chief with considerable powers. The National Reconstruction Act also ended up having a huge influence on the current Texas constitution. Under the NRA, congress was granted power to appoint state governors. They appointed Edmund Davis the governor of Texas.  Because of the fact that the constitution had centralized power in the executive branch, Davis had a great amount of power. He used his power to create a “corrupt, extravagant administration that eventually turned to the state police and the Once Davis left office, a new constitution was drafted- and it was heavily influenced by the distrust caused by Davis. The constitution of 1876 called for a “strong popular control of government” and the ability to “seriously limit the power of state government’ (809). Another thing that is unique about ‘ constitution, is that it differs from the U.S constitution in several ways. One obvious difference is the length and . While the U.S.  has only been amended 27 times, has 7 articles and is flexible, the Texas constitution has been amended 474 times, has 16 articles and is described as “lengthy, confusing and highly restrictive” (811) (Video lecture). There are also some differences in clauses. The U.S constitution contains the supremacy clause, which basically states that laws of the United States are superior to the state laws. In cases of differences the US law will be acknowledged over state laws. The US constitution also contains the necessary and proper clause, which allows congress “the power necessary to accomplish it’s constitutional tasks” so, basically it grants congress power that is not explicitly stated in Article 1. The  constitution does not grant this type of flexibility. #2

 You will be assigned to work in a group of 1-2 or 2-3 classmates. Then, you will begin to investigate possible timely information technology policy and strategy interests, situations, or needs to suggest to the group   look for areas that need improvement and can be solved with outstanding leadership and innovation.   Only then, begin to discuss possible solutions to the problem. Discuss the extent, origins, and possible causes of the problem, consider alternative solutions, and select the solution that seems most practical and that meets these criteria: If the group cannot achieve consensus on a solution, go back and select another problem.Assign someone to take or record this discussion; it will grow into the proposal’s “Background” and “Statement of Need” sections. The “Questions for Problem-Solving Proposals” suggest what information will be needed. You may need to cover other areas not listed. To gather data, you will probably use some or all of the following:   Then the group needs to find the reason. If the reason is convincing, assign him/her another, equal task. If all else fails, see the instructor. If the instructor intervention fails, the student will probably not complete the course.  Contact the instructor immediately. Adjustment will be made. 7.  After each group member has had time to read all members’ work and make written comments on the content, verify that all needed questions have been answered so that everyone understands what everyone else has written.  As a group, begin to arrange the material in the order suitable for a proposal. Decide what illustrations are needed and who will beresponsible for each. Meet for the first and second revisions of sections of the body. Provide copies of revisions for each group member.   Assign individuals to prepare the paper’s abstract, table of contents, and table of illustrations, title page, any needed appendix (es) and reference list.     The following elements should be demonstrated in this assignment:  Definition of a Problem: A situation, issue, policy, or practice this is difficult and perplexing but can be improved or solved. What is a current situation, policy, practice that you see as a problem? How do you know the current situation, practice, or policy is not beneficial ? Can it be improved, changed, eliminated? How do you know?  Who/what does the problem hurt? In what way? When? For how long? With what results?   When did the problem start?  What are some of the causes of the problem?  Has anyone before tried to solve this problem here or elsewhere? When? How? With what effect?  What is your proposed solution?Why did you choose it over alternative solutions?If your solution is accepted, what benefits will be gained. By whom? How soon?   What steps need to be taken to start putting your proposed solution into effect? What people need to be involved in planning the implementation of the solution? What steps need to be taken to implement your solution? What materials/equipment will be needed to accomplish each step? What facilities (space, utilities) will be needed at each step? How will they be used? For how long? What people will need to be involved at each step of the implementation? What will they need to know and do? For how long?  How much will it cost for the people needed? How do you arrive at the total? How much will it cost for the materials/equipment? How do you arrive at the total? How much will it cost for facilities? How do you arrive at the total? What other direct costs will there be? How do you know? What are indirect costs (time lost by personnel; health benefits; insurance for equipment; unexpected delays)? What will be the total cost? How do you arrive at the total? How will this proposal be funded? Direct sources? Indirect sources? Evidence for availability of the needed funds? How long would it take to plan to start implementing the proposed solution? How did you arrive at this answer? How long will it take to have the proposed solution approved? How did you arrive at this answer?What method of monitoring progress will you use? What method of evaluation of success/failure will you use?  What are the reasons in favor of implementation (summarized)? What is the group’s recommendation? Most helpful choices? Correct label, title, and arrangement? Introduced and interpreted in text?  References: (APA formatted)  (control+click to follow link) Appendix (es)Title Page Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Background Statement of Need EvidenceEmpirical DataSecondary Data Plan of Action Budget     Funding ScheduleEvaluation Conclusions/Recommendations Appendix(es)     Basic Formatting Guidelines    

You are a Human Resources Manager of an expanding technology company consisting of 170 employees that develops and distributes small electronic devices. Over the past two (2) years, a research group formed, designed, and built prototypes of small remote surveillance cameras used for security. Recently, your company won a contract to build and provide these remote surveillance cameras to various government agencies. The contract will begin with your company supplying these cameras to agencies within your home state. If all orders are fulfilled sufficiently, the contract will be expanded to supplying agencies outside of your home state.For the immediate future, you will need to secure a larger facility and hire more staff to sustain the first part of the contract. This staff will consist of ten (10) Assembly Technicians, one (1) Certified Quality Control Engineer, one (1) Contract Administrator, and one (1) Office Support Paraprofessional. Meanwhile, there is a contract clause requiring that you provide a staffing plan in order to ensure future product deliveries and sustain the possible future growth.    You are a former certified education administrator who departed your former position to become the owner of a small, in-home day care consisting of you and a part-time assistant where you care for children from age three (3) to age ten (10). Over the course of time, your demographic population has increased due to significant business growth that has resulted in many families relocating to your area. With more businesses projected to move to the area and the building of new housing developments, it is projected that this growth could be long term.You have decided that this is a good opportunity to expand your day care business as you have received many inquiries for childcare. In order to comply with your home state regulations, you will require a larger facility and will need to hire additional staff in order to sustain the larger demand for day care. This staff will consist of five (5) Certified Day Care Professionals, one (1) Registered Nurse Professional, five (5) After-School Assistants and one (1) Office Support Paraprofessional. You have secured approval for a bank loan and qualify for future loans for future expansion if your current endeavor is successful. Meanwhile, the state in which you operate has requested that you provide a staffing plan before it will issue licensure for your expanded capacity. You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of these assignments.Select one (1) of the scenarios and write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:  Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

The senior management of a relatively small but rapidly growing airport (fictitious) have become aware that many airports are pursuing ‘sustainability’ policies – along the lines of maximising the social and economic benefits of their business while minimising the adverse social and environmental impacts. The senior management have asked you to produce a short executive summary report for them that explains the key aspects of sustainability as applied to an airport operator business.
The report should be as broad as necessary to describe sustainability approaches at airports but written succinctly for a senior management audience.

For this assignment you are required to produce an executive summary report (illustrated with graphs and tables) for a senior manager from an airport operator business that:
• Explains the concept of sustainability as it is applied to airports by airport operator businesses;
• Explores the approaches taken by airports in the context of the wider literature on sustainability in business and sustainable development;
• Recognises and critically examines the sustainability policy approaches taken at airports.

The assessment criteria against which your work will be marked are as follows:
• fulfilment of the requirements of the assignment task (including adherence to the word count and an executive summary report format);
• appropriate use of tables and graphs to illustrate and enhance the discussion in the text;
• evidence of reading around the subject with correct and complete citation and referencing of sources;
• an authoritative description of sustainability as the term is currently being applied at airports in the UK and elsewhere;
• a critical appraisal of current airport sustainability policies, including reference to broader sustainability theories and definitions;
• delivery of a clear, well-structured essay with a good standard and style of written English, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Your work should be word processed and printed for submission. Your report should be no more than 500 words in length. You may use tables and graphs in the usual way, which are excluded from the word count, but any apparent deliberate attempt to circumvent the word count will be penalised. The word count excludes the reference list, within text citations, and figure and table captions and text. The Harvard Referencing protocol should be used.

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Theology 200 – The Christian Tradition
Response Paper One
Three response papers will be written and turned in to the professor through the course of the semester. These are due on the days designated in the syllabus and must be submitted on time. The first two papers are 2 to 3 pages in length, typed, double-spaced. The final paper will be a longer and more constructive paper. Each paper will use some of the course reading to respond to the topic listed below.
Write a paper which reflects your understanding of the relation between Christian views of creation and the way that Christians based on these views think about religious pluralism. We have talked about the way Christians think about God and creation and how this may shape the way Christians talk about the issues of cultural diversity. This assignment assumes that the student will describe as best as possible what this Christian view might be using the authors we have read. Perhaps the student will agree with what has been a Christian view and perhaps not. The paper will be evaluated not on whether the student agrees with Christian views but rather to what extent the student understands those views (based on a close reading of the course materials) and is able to express them clearly in this brief paper. Remember that it is essential to use the course materials as they apply. This is not a research paper and will not involve looking for sources other than what we have been reading for class. Please do not use sources from the Bible or elsewhere other than the course texts to write this paper!

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THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE (Old and New Testaments) ISBN: 0060655275
Chopp, Rebecca and Mark Taylor. Reconstructing Christian Theology ISBN:0800626966
Hanson, Bradley. Introducion to Christian Theology. ISBN:0800629841
Moore, James. Toward A Dialogical Community. ISBN: 0761828362