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  • Touchstone 4: Write a Personal Code of Ethics

    Touchstone 4: Write a Personal Code of Ethics

    OVERVIEW: In this assignment, you will write a personal code of ethics. In the code of ethics, you will state your professional goals and the ethics that guide you. This should be about 1-2 pages and at least 300-400 words..

    ASSIGNMENT: Perhaps youve heard the quote, “If you dont know what you stand for, youll fall for anything.” Your personal code of ethics is your own statement of what you stand for, establishing a set of principles that guide your decision making and behavior. It serves as a moral compass, helping you navigate challenging situations with integrity and purpose. Including a personal code of ethics in a job application package can demonstrate to potential employers a candidate’s commitment to ethical conduct and values alignment.

    This assignment can help you during interviews and throughout your professional career, as you are more likely to make ethical decisions that align with your personal values, and it can help prepare you for interview responses.

    It stands as a written document of what you believe in, what you are willing to devote your time and energy to, and what you value. In times of conflict and confusion, it can serve as a Touchstone for you to review, grounding you in your own personal code of ethics.

    Your personal code of ethics will include:

    • A personal ethical statement naming three values.
    • At least 3-4 sentences of support for each value statement.
    • At least 3-4 sentences aligning each value with your professional goals.
    • At least three references to academically appropriate articles with appropriate and correct APA citations and references.

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    A. Directions

    Step 1: Prep Your Paper

    1. Identify three personal values, reflecting on your beliefs about what is most important in life to you. You want to answer this question to yourself: “What kind of world do I want to live in?” Describing how you want the world to be can lead you to what actions are required to attain it, and what values motivate those actions. Consider what principles guide your decision making and what you prioritize above all else. These will be the main ideas of your paper.

    2. Once you have a clear understanding of your values, compose a personal ethical statement. This will become the thesis statement for your paper. For example, if you believe in honesty, integrity, and compassion, you might write, “I value honesty and always strive to speak the truth, act with integrity, and show compassion to others.”

    Step 2: Draft Your Paper

    1. Write an introduction to your paper that includes the ethical statement you prepared in Step 1. The introduction should engage readers with a compelling hook and communicate the purpose of the statement. For example, if you are seeking a job in finance, you might engage readers with a vision of yourself in five years, working for an investment company that specializes in impact investing.

    2. Write 3-4 sentences for each value you described in your ethical statement. Explain why the value is important to you. Be specific and use examples to support your position. You may also use academically appropriate articles to support your positions. (Academically appropriate usually means appearing in a peer-reviewed journal; you may also use non-peer-reviewed articles written by authorities and published in industry standard publications like The Wall Street Journal or The Economist.) For example, if you value honesty, you could cite a study that shows that trust in interpersonal relationships improves worker satisfaction and increases productivity. Use these sources to provide evidence and examples of how your value is important and beneficial. Make sure to properly cite your sources according to the APA citation style, usually with the last name(s) of the author(s) and the year of publication in parentheses.

    EXAMPLE

    Studies show that organizations with lack of trust are less efficient and less profitable (Columbo & Fletcher, 2020).

    3. After describing a value, write an additional 3-4 sentences about how your goals align with that value. As above, you may want to use sources for additional information or support. For example, if you value environmental sustainability, you may have a goal to work for a company with eco-friendly practices. You might cite a study that lists the financial companies with the best environmental ratings and name the top three as the ones where you most want to obtain a position.

    4. Write a conclusion to your paper that summarizes your main ideas and ends the paper. In this paragraph, you might describe how your goals and values will help build the world you want to live in.

    5. Finally, add the references to the articles you cited in the paper. Be sure to use APA format, usually in the format shown below. Make sure any URLs are correct and do not contain any unnecessary code.

    EXAMPLE

    Carucci, R. (2019, February 15). 4 Ways Lying Becomes the Norm at a Company. Harvard Business Review. .

    Step 3: Review and Revise Your Paper

    Review your personal code of ethics to make sure it reflects your values and your professional goals, and that each point receives complete support and resources correctly referenced. The way these points are introduced and organized is up to you, but your paper should be at least 300-400 words, including:

    1. An introduction that includes your ethical statement, which names three values that are important to you.
    2. 3-4 sentences describing why the first value is important to you.
    3. 3-4 sentences describing how your professional goals align with this value.
    4. 3-4 sentences describing why the second value is important to you.
    5. 3-4 sentences describing how your professional goals align with this value.
    6. 3-4 sentences describing why the third value is important to you.
    7. 3-4 sentences describing how your professional goals align with this value.
    8. A conclusion recapping your main points.

    Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

    Did you identify at least three values, each supported by 3-4 sentences of evidence and/or examples?
    Did you include an additional 3-4 sentences aligning the value with your professional goals?
    Did you include a compelling introduction and a conclusion?
    Did you provide at least three correct APA citations to support your work, and references at the end?
    Is your Touchstone at least 300-400 words long, and 12 pages?
    Did you review the rubric to make sure you are meeting all of the goals of the assignment?
    Did you review your Touchstone to ensure no grammar errors exist? You may also want to use any grammar check tools you have available.

    B. Rubric

    Advanced (100%) Proficient (85%) Acceptable (75%) Needs Improvement (50%) Nonperformance (0%)

    Values

    There are three values clearly identified with at least 3-4 sentences about each. (25%)

    		 At least three values are clearly identified and described with at least 3-4 sentences about each. At least three values are identified and described with at least 3-4 sentences about each. At least three values are identified with at least 2-4 sentences about each; some descriptions may be short and lack detail. Two or three values are identified with at least 1-4 sentences about each; one value is missing or hard to find, or some descriptions have fewer than 3 sentences, or both. At least two values are not identified or so little work is done that no credit can be given.

    Professional Goals

    Each value described is followed by 3-4 sentences aligning the value with professional goals. (25%)

    		 Each value is followed by 3-4 sentences that identifies one or more professional goals and has a meaningful alignment with the value named. Each value is followed by 3-4 sentences that identifies one or more professional goals and has alignment with the value named. Each value is followed by 3-4 sentences that identifies one or more professional goals, but one or more may lack an alignment with the value identified. Two or three values are followed by 1-4 sentences that identify professional goals, but one value is not followed by the related goals, or some explanations are fewer than 3 sentences, or both. No sentences describing professional goals are present or so little work is done that no credit can be given.

    Support, Examples, and Evidence

    Main ideas are supported with evidence and examples, including external sources and concepts and terms from the tutorials. (30%)

    		 The touchstone clearly and eloquently explains the main ideas with evidence and examples. Support integrates concepts and terms from the tutorials. The touchstone explains the main ideas with evidence and examples. The touchstone provides some explanation of the main ideas with evidence and/or examples. One or two ideas may be unclear or not well supported. The touchstone provides limited explanation of the main ideas with minimal or no evidence and/or examples. So little support is provided that no credit can be given.

    APA References

    References are given to appropriate sources in APA format. (10%)

    		 There are at least 3 sources used to support the statement. All materials are academically appropriate and properly cited. The references are listed at the end in appropriate format. 2 sources are used to support the statement. Materials are mostly academically appropriate. There may be a few errors in citation; at least one source is not academically appropriate. The references are listed at the end in appropriate format but may have a few errors. 1 source is used to support the statement. Materials are not academically appropriate. References are provided but are not in APA format or have many errors and inconsistencies. No sources are used to support the statement, or materials are not academically appropriate and are not properly cited. References are not provided or are insufficient. No references are present or so little work is done that no credit can be given.

    Conventions

    Submission follows conventions for standard written English and meets requirements. (10%)

    		 There are almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization; all length and formatting requirements are met. There are minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that do not impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met. There are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that somewhat impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met. There are consistent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that significantly impede readability; length and formatting requirements are not met. Submission does not meet the minimum threshold for points to be awarded.

    C. Requirements

    The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:

    • Use a readable 11- or 12-point font and 1-inch margins.
    • Composition is double-spaced and uses indented paragraphs with no additional lines of space between paragraphs.
    • References are single-spaced with a hanging indent and listed alphabetically by the first letter of the entry.
    • Composition must be original and written for this assignment, and all writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
    • Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
    • Submission must include your name and the date.
    • Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file.

  • Touchstone 2: Review a Code of Ethics

    Touchstone 2: Review a Code of Ethics

    OVERVIEW: In this assignment, you will review a code of ethics of a well-known company or organization and answer questions about the strengths and potential weaknesses of the code.

    ASSIGNMENT: Download the submission template below, which further breaks down the steps involved in this assignment. You will return the completed template as your Touchstone submission.

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    Helpful Links:

    A. Directions

    STEP 1: Choose Code of Ethics

    Select ONE code of ethics from the list provided. You may not use a code of ethics not on this list. Note: Some of these require following additional links within the page to read the complete document. You should follow all links and read the complete contents of the code of ethics you select.

    • 3M
    • Berkshire Hathaway
    • Starbucks
    • Society for Human Resource Management
    • American Society of Association Executives
    • NVIDIA

    Step 2: Evaluate Code of Ethics

    Answer the following questions, applying the vocabulary and concepts from the tutorials.

    1. Name the company or organization whose code of ethics you have chosen.

    2. Review the code of ethics youve chosen and find the part of the code that addresses each topic below. Write 12 sentences paraphrasing the company policy on each topic. (See .)

    • Basic conduct
    • Confidentiality
    • Competition
    • Giving and receiving gifts
    • Insider trading
    • Social media usage
    • Disparagement

    For example, in the American Red Cross code of ethics, they state, Any single gift or entertainment accepted must have a nominal value no greater than $75 and meet all of the guidelines in our Business Gifts and Entertainment Policy. This would relate most closely to giving and receiving gifts. In the space provided in the template, you could write, Employees may not receive gifts that are worth more than $75.

    If you cannot find a particular policy after carefully searching through the entire document or website, you may instead write a sentence or two about why this particular business has chosen not to include a policy in their code of ethics. For example, the lack of a social media policy may be intentional or may be an oversight. Which do you think it is, in this case? What potential problems might occur because the company has not included this concern in their code of ethics?

    3. After reviewing the code of ethics (especially the sections listed in question #2), write a paragraph (57 sentences) describing whether the code describes an ethical minimum (legal compliance) or a higher ethical standard. Support your answers with specific examples from the code. (See .) For example, the American Red Cross code of ethics states nondiscrimination. In this case, it would be a legal duty of the organization not to discriminate because of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, so this is an ethical minimum.

    4. After reviewing the code of ethics (especially the sections listed in question #2), write a paragraph (57 sentences) describing what kind of culture the company seems to have based on the competing values framework (adhocracy, clan, market, hierarchy). Support your answers with specific examples from the code of ethics. (See .) For example, the American Red Cross code of ethics asks employees to …embrace the rich diversity around us and strive to be inclusive. This relates most closely with clan culture in the CVF.

    5. After reviewing the code of ethics (especially the sections listed in question #2), write a paragraph (57 sentences) describing what ethical theory they seem to follow. (See and .) Support your answer with specific examples from the code of ethics. For example, in the American Red Cross code of ethics, the element of harassment-free workplace relates most closely with virtue ethics because the reasoning behind the policy is to help people flourish.

    6. Based on this organizations code of ethics, write 23 sentences in response to each question.

    1. Do you feel they are reasonable and employee-centered?
    2. Do any of the policies give you concern?
    3. Would you want to work here?
    4. What additional information would you find useful before making a decision to work here or not?

    Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
    Did you select a code of ethics from the ones listed above and read it carefully in its entirety?
    Did you locate each topic in the code of ethics and describe it in your own words?
    If any policy is missing, did you explain in your own words why they may not have included a policy and what problems may occur because of this?
    Did you answer all of the subsequent questions using both language from the code of ethics and the concepts and terms covered in the tutorials?
    Did you meet the length requirements for each question?
    Did you review the rubric to make sure you are meeting all of the goals of the assignment?
    Did you review your Touchstone to ensure no grammar errors exist?

    B. Rubric

    Advanced (100%) Proficient (85%) Acceptable (75%) Needs Improvement (50%) Nonperformance (0%)

    Basic Analysis of Code of Ethics (COE)

    Touchstone provides the name of a company from the list provided and locates and describes each topic on the list. (10%)

    		 Touchstone identifies a company or organization from the list and accurately describes each item on the list. Summaries indicate a thorough review and understanding of the code, using language from the tutorials as appropriate. Touchstone identifies a company or organization from the list and accurately describes each item on the list. Summaries are accurate and consistent with the tutorials. Touchstone identifies a company or organization from the list and accurately describes each item on the list. Summaries may indicate an incomplete or inaccurate understanding of concepts from the tutorials. Touchstone identifies a company or organization from the list and describes each item on the list based on their COE. Some descriptions may be simply copied and pasted, inaccurate, or incomplete. Company identified is not on the list, descriptions are not provided, or so little effort is evident that no credit can be given.

    Legal Compliance and Ethical Standards

    Touchstone describes the COE in terms of legal compliance vs. a higher ethical standard with supporting evidence from the COE. (20%)

    		 Response is accurate and uses the appropriate language from the tutorials. Rationale is clear, supported by evidence from the COE, and shows depth of understanding. Response is accurate and uses the appropriate language from the tutorials. Rationale is given with examples from the COE. Response is accurate but does not use the language from the tutorials. Rationale is given but examples from COE are limited or missing. Response is given but does not use the language from the tutorials and may not be accurate. Rationale is not given. Response does not address the question or so little effort is evident that no credit can be given.

    Competing Values Framework

    Touchstone describes the organizational culture in the terms of the competing values framework as evident in the COE. (20%)

    		 Response is accurate and uses the appropriate language from the tutorials. Rationale is clear, supported by evidence from the COE, and shows depth of understanding. Response is accurate and uses the appropriate language from the tutorials. Rationale is given with examples from the COE. Response is accurate but does not use the language from the tutorials. Rationale is given but examples from the COE are limited or missing. Response is given but does not use the language from the tutorials and may not be accurate. Rationale is not given. Response does not address the question or so little effort is evident that no credit can be given.

    Ethical Frameworks

    Touchstone addresses how the chosen sentences from the code of ethics tie to an ethical theory. (20%)

    		 Response is accurate and uses the appropriate language from the tutorials. Rationale is clear, supported by evidence from the COE, and shows depth of understanding. Response is accurate and uses the appropriate language from the tutorials. Rationale is given with examples from the COE. Response is accurate but does not use the language from the tutorials. Rationale is given but examples from COE are limited or missing. Response is given but does not use the language from the tutorials and may not be accurate. Rationale is not given. Response does not address the question or so little effort is evident that no credit can be given.

    Reflection

    Touchstone provides thoughtful personal responses to the questions, evaluating the COE as employee-centered, describing any concerns they have, and deciding if they would want to work for the company. (20%)

    		 Reflection provides thoughtful responses to all questions, supporting answers with evidence from the COE and using the concepts and language from the tutorials. Reflection provides responses to all questions, supporting answers with evidence from the COE. Reflection provides responses to all questions but may not provide supporting evidence for all responses. Reflection provides minimal responses to all questions without supporting evidence. Response does not address the question or so little effort is evident that no credit can be given.

    Conventions

    Submission follows conventions for standard written English and meets requirements. (10%)

    		 There are almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization; all length and formatting requirements are met. There are minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that do not impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met. There are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that somewhat impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met. There are consistent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that significantly impede readability; length and formatting requirements are not nearly met. Submission does not meet the minimum threshold for points to be awarded.

    C. Check Your Work

    The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:

    • Use a readable 11- or 12-point font.
    • Composition must be original and written for this assignment, and all writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
    • Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
    • Submission must include your name and the date.
    • Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file, using the template provided.

  • I need a Critical thinking Journals

    Instructions from the Syllabus: Students will submit a Journal as a final project. Submission will only be via Blackboard. Every chapter ends with questions; students must answer one (1) of these questions in their journal. Therefore, the Journal will contain 19 questions and responses, one for every chapter. This and all written assignments must be submitted in APA format, with requisite citation(s) and full reference(s). Not following these instructions will result in an automatic letter-grade deduction on the assignment.

    CAUTION: Presenting the work of another person as ones own work including papers, words, ideas, information, computer code, data, evidence-organizing principles, resources found via artificial intelligence (AI), or style of presentation of someone else taken from the Internet, books, periodicals, or other sources constitutes plagiarism, which can and will result in serious academic penalties. Please no less than 300 words and no more than 600 words for each answer, it must have citations in each paragraph and the teacher wants the answer to each question to be introduction, body, and conclusion.

    PLEASE NOT IA, the teacher is very strict

    USE THE REAL LIFE EXAMPLE, if it helps you, I am RBT in a school with a 10 years old boy, in case you can put examples related to real life.


    Chapter 1 , applications 6

    Suppose you asked a friend, How did you acquire your particular

    identityyour sentiments and preferences and attitudes? Then suppose the

    friend responded, Im an individual. No one else influences me. I do my own

    thing, and I select the sentiments and preferences and attitudes that suit me.

    How would you explain to your friend what you learned in this chapter?

    Chapter 2 applications 2

    Reflect on your powers of concentration. Do you find it difficult to pon-

    der important matters? Are you able to prevent the casual, semiconscious drift of

    images from interrupting your thoughts? Do you have less control in some situa-

    tions than in others? Explain

    Chapter 3 application 1

    Think of a recent situation in which someone referred inappropriately to my truth. Write two or three paragraphs, in your own words, explaining to that person what you learned in this chapter.

    Chapter 4 application 5

    It aint what a man doesnt know that makes him a fool, but what he

    does know that aint so, wrote Josh Billings, a nineteenth-century American

    humorist. Recall as many occasions as you can in which your own experience

    confirmed his observation.

    Chapter 5 applications 6

    Which of the following would this author be likely to rate as most impor-

    tant in forming a reliable opinion? Explain your reasoning.

    a. Seek reasons to support your opinions.

    b. Distinguish between input from experts and input from others.

    c. Reject others opinions.

    d. Subject opinions to ongoing reexamination based on new evidence.

    Chapter 6 application 7

    Many years ago an expert on thinking made this observation: Probably the main characteristic of the trained thinker is that he does not jump to conclusions on insufficient evidence as the untrained man is inclined to do.4 (Note: At

    that time, he and man were commonly used to denote both men and women.)

    Think of several recent occasions when you formed opinions with little or no evi-

    dence. In each case state the opinion and explain what kind of evidence would be

    necessary to support it adequately.

    Chapter 7 application 3

    When a serial murderer known as the Railroad Killer was being sought some years ago, the FBI interviewed people who had been in the areas of the crimes and might have seen the perpetrator. As a result of those reports, the FBI issued a Wanted poster for a Hispanic male of a certain description. During one of the press briefings, a reporter asked the FBI agent in charge of the search whether specifying that the suspect was Hispanic constituted discrimination.

    How would you have answered if you had been that FBI agent? Present your answer in the form of an argument.

    Chapter 8 application 5

    Think of two illustrations of your own mine-is-better thinking. Describe that thinking and the way in which you first became aware of it. If you can, determine what caused you to develop that way of thinking.

    Chapter 9 applications 8

    Do you tend to be more biased for change or against it? Do you tend to be for it in some areas of life but against it in others? Be as specific as you can in describing your tendency.

    Chapter 10 applications 6

    In late August, the Lees, a Chinese American family, moved into Louises neighborhood, and Louise became acquainted with one of the children, Susan, a girl her own age. A week later, during school registration, Louise passed Susan

    in the hall, but Susan didnt even look at her. Which of the following conclusions was Louise justified in drawing? (You may select more than one or reject all of them.) Explain your answer with appropriate references to the chapter.

    a. Susan behaved rudely.

    b. Susan is a rude person.

    c. The Lees are a rude family.

    d. Chinese Americans are rude.

    e. The Chinese are rude.

    f. Asians are rude.

    Chapter 11 application 4

    Which of the errors presented in this chapter have you committed? In each case explain the error and describe the circumstances under which it occurred.

    Chapter 12 application 8

    Sherri is a sophomore in college. When she is home for spring vacation, she is very irritable with her parents. She seizes every opportunity to criticize them and their values and manages to take offense at their every comment to her.

    Just before she returns to college, she causes a row in which she accuses them of never having given her enough attention and love. Her parents are at a loss to understand her behavior. What they do not know is that for the past several months she has been living off-campus with her boyfriend and using the money her parents send her to help support him. Explain how this fact might have influenced her behavior toward her parents.

    Chapter 13 application 5

    Analyze the following case as was done in this chapter with the cases of Claude, Sam, and Stephen: A middle-aged couple, Ann and Dan, learn that their twenty-two-year-old daughter, a senior in college, is a lesbian. They are appalled. They were raised to believe that lesbianism is willful moral degeneracy. Struggling to cope with their new awareness, each begins to blame the otherAnn suggests that Dan has always been cold and aloof with the girl, and Dan claims

    that Ann has smothered her with affection. After many hours of arguing, they decide that there is a more direct cause of her deviancethe college.

    Youd think educated people would be alert to the danger of degeneracy 154 PART TWO The Pitfalls with all the girls crammed into dorms, Ann cries. Dan shouts, Damn it, Im going to send a letter to the chairman of that colleges board of trustees. I want the dean of students fired.

    Chapter 14 application 2 b )

    Apply your critical thinking to each of the following cases. Make a conscious effort to apply your new self-knowledge, anticipating the problems in thinking to which you will be vulnerable and resisting their influence on your

    judgment.

    b) Most peoples consciousness has been raised about the evil of child abuse, some peoples to the point of denouncing the practice of spanking children. But many others believe that spanking is not necessarily abusive and can be a positive means of developing childrens sense of right and

    wrong and guiding them to responsibility and self-discipline. What is your view on this issue

    Chapter 15 application 4

    Think about how mannerly the students, faculty, and staff at your college are. Observe their behavior in various campus situations, noting examples of courtesy and rudeness.

    Chapter 16 application 1

    Apply the approach explained in this chapter to two of the following issues. Be sure to select issues that interest you, because applications in subsequent chapters will build on this one.

    a. Is the U.S. federal income tax system in need of reform?

    b. Is the teaching of sex education in elementary schools desirable?

    c. Should divorce laws be tightened so that obtaining a divorce is more difficult?

    d. Is it possible for a sane person to commit suicide?

    e. Are students attention spans shrinking?

    f. Should prostitution be legalized?

    g. Should the lobbying of legislators by special interest groups be outlawed?

    h. Should all advertising be banned from childrens TV (for example, from Saturday morning cartoon shows)?

    i. Is devil worship a threat to society?

    j. Is it reasonable to believe that some UFOs are extraterrestrial?

    k. Are male athletes superior to female athletes?

    l. Is political correctness a problem on your campus?

    Chapter 17 application 1

    Choose one of the specific issues you clarified in application 1 or 2 of Chapter 16. Conduct your inquiry into this issue in the manner explained in this chapter. Take careful notes.

    Chapter 18 application 1

    Analyze two of the following summaries in the manner demonstrated in the chapter. Be sure to get beyond your first impressions, and avoid the errors in thinking summarized in Chapter 13. Answer all the questions you raise, deciding

    exactly in what ways you agree with the idea and in what ways you disagree.

    b. It is commonly accepted that the best way to improve the world and relations among its people is for everyone to curb his or her own self-interest

    and think of others. This concern with others is the basic idea in the Golden Rule and in most religions. It is, of course, questionable whether that goal is realizable. But, more important, it is mistaken. It is not selfishness but the pretense of altruism that sets person against person. If everyone looked out for himself or herself, and pursued his or her own interests, there would be not only less hypocrisy in the world but more understanding. Each person would be aware of where everyone else stood in relation to him or her. And no one would be dependent on others.

    C. The institution of marriage has outlived its usefulness. More and more people today, particularly young people, are realizing that it makes more sense to have informal relationships. A couple should live together only as long as both individuals want to. Whenever one wants to end the relationship, he or she should be able to do so, neatly, without legal complications. This could be done if marriage were abolished. Everyone would benefit. People would retain their individual freedom and be able to fulfill their own need to develop as a person, responding to their own

    changing values and interests.

    Chapter 19 application 11

    What people view on television or in films cant affect their thinking and actions, argue many in the artistic community. Those who disagree point out that the same artistic community creates public service messages aimed at chang-

    ing peoples minds about drinking and driving, having sex without condoms, and abusing the environment. These critics reason that if a medium has the power to help, it also has the power to harm, and they urge artists and programmers to take an honest look at the messages they put on the screen. Which point of view is more insightful?

  • Touchstone 4: Tech Titan Case Study

    Touchstone 4: Tech Titan Case Study

    Overview

    What You’ll Learn: In this Touchstone, you will apply the theories and concepts of human resources management to help a company improve employee engagement, boost productivity, and foster a thriving organizational culture.

    Why It Matters: This Touchstone will give you a chance to master the principles learned in the course by using them in a real-world scenario. You will enhance your understanding of HR’s critical role in organizational success.

    What Youll Hand In: An essay addressing the theories of human resource management and how they should be combined and utilized in a way that applies to Tech Titan, a fictional technology company. Length will be 4-6 pages (1500-2000 words) not counting the title page or reference page. Format should be .doc or .docx.

    Keys to Success:

    • Summarize key concepts in tutorials
    • Apply concepts to the scenario
    • Submit original work
    • Use APA formatting conventions (title page, proper headings, font size, margins, and spacing)
    • Include in-text citations and references as applicable

    Helpful Links:

    Instructions

    Step 1: Read the Scenario
    Read the Tech Titan case study and identify the key problems and challenges facing Tech Titan in human resource management.

    Step 2: Review Tutorials
    You should review all the course material and may use any tutorials to inform your decisions. Look for Make the Connection icons throughout the course for tips on content that will be most useful to this paper.

    Step 3: Draft the Research Paper
    Prepare a research paper to present to leadership at Tech Titan. The structure for the research paper will consist of four main sections plus a title and reference page. Be sure to cover all of these topics in your paper.

    The structure for the research paper will consist of these elements:

    • Introduction: Briefly summarize the case and state the thesis statement. Include the key aspects of the case, such as the company’s industry, its current situation (e.g., challenges, opportunities, competitive landscape), and any specific problems or issues that need to be addressed.

    EXAMPLE

    Thesis Statement:
    “This paper argues that applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory to Tech Titan’s employee motivation strategies can significantly improve employee engagement and productivity by addressing the unmet needs of employees at different levels, leading to increased job satisfaction and reduced turnover.”

    • Analysis: Identify Tech Titan’s key problems and challenges and analyze their root causes using relevant HR concepts you learned throughout this course. Read the scenario to understand the core issues you are addressing. Consider factors such as organizational culture, talent management, performance management, employee relations, and compensation and benefits. You should support your analysis with evidence from at least 2-3 Sophia tutorials. Additional resources are optional. If you choose to reference additional sources, be sure to use reliable sources of information such as reputable business publications.

    hint

    Human Resource Managers use American Psychological Association (APA) format for their research. An in-text citation in APA format for a Sophia course includes the corporate author and n.d., which stands for “no date,” and is used when citing sources that do not have a specified date of publication. Here is how to format an in-text APA citation for a Sophia tutorial:
    (Sophia Learning, n.d.)

    • Recommendations: Propose specific recommendations to address the identified problems. Make sure recommendations are consistent with one another. Your recommendations should be practical, feasible, and aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
    • Conclusion: Summarize your key findings and recommendations. Return to your introduction section to revise and refine your thesis statement to ensure it is clear, concise, specific, arguable, and effectively communicates the main point of your research paper.
    • Reference List: Include a list of references in APA format for any resource you use, including tutorials from this course.

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    Here is how to format an APA reference entry for a Sophia tutorial:
    Sophia Learning. (n.d.). Compensation Plans. [Types of Compensation Plans]. Human Resource Management.

    Step 4: Review Requirements & Submit Your Touchstone
    Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets the expectations as described in the assignment and rubric and meets APA guidelines. The link includes resources that can help with APA formatting, citations, and references.

    Rubric

    Advanced (100%) Proficient (85%) Acceptable (75%) Needs Improvement (50%) Nonperformance (0%)

    Conventions

    The submission follows conventions for standard written English and assignment requirements are met. (10%)

    		 There are almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization; all requirements for the assignment are met (page/word count, title page, font, formatting, etc.) There are minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that do not impede readability; requirements for the assignment are mostly met (page/word count, title page, font, formatting, etc.) There are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that somewhat impede readability; requirements for the assignment are mostly met (page/word count, title page, font, formatting, etc.) There are consistent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that significantly impede readability; requirements for the assignment are not met (page/word count, title page, font, formatting, etc.) Submission does not meet the minimum threshold for points to be awarded.

    Problem Identification and Analysis

    The submissionaccurately identifies and analyzes the key HR challenges facing Tech Titan.(25%)

    		 Submission accurately identifies the 8 key HR challenges facing Tech Titan and provides a thorough and insightful analysis of the root causes. Submission accurately identifies 6-7 of the key HR challenges facing Tech Titan and provides a solid analysis of the root causes. Submission identifies 4-5 of the key HR challenges facing Tech Titan but may lack depth in the analysis of root causes. Submission identifies 1-3 key HR challenges facing Tech Titan and provides a superficial or inaccurate analysis of the root causes. Submission fails to identify any key HR challenges or provide any analysis.

    Application of HR Concepts

    The submission demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and application of relevant HR concepts. (25%)

    		 Submission demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of relevant HR concepts and theories, applies them accurately and creatively to the case, and provides clear and insightful explanations. Submission demonstrates a solid understanding of relevant HR concepts and theories, applies them to the case with some accuracy, and provides clear explanations. Submission demonstrates a basic understanding of relevant HR concepts and theories but may have some inaccuracies in application or lack clarity in explanations. Submission demonstrates a limited understanding of relevant HR concepts and theories and struggles to apply them to the case. Submission fails to demonstrate any understanding of relevant HR concepts and theories.

    Quality of Recommendations

    The submission proposes recommendations that directly address the root causes of the identified problems. (30%)

    		 Submission proposes innovative, practical, and strategic recommendations that directly address the root causes of the identified problems, align with the company’s strategic goals, and are feasible to implement. Submission proposes practical recommendations that address the identified problems, but may lack innovation or strategic alignment. Submission proposes some relevant recommendations, but they may be superficial, impractical, or not directly address the root causes. Submission proposes limited or irrelevant recommendations that do not address the core issues. Submission fails to propose any meaningful recommendations.

    Supporting Evidence

    The submission effectively supports the analysis and recommendations with evidence. (10%)

    		 Submission consistently engages with and supports the analysis and recommendations with clear and specific evidence from the case and course materials. Submission at times engages with and supports the analysis and recommendations with clear and specific evidence from the case and course materials. Submission supports the analysis and recommendations with evidence from the case and course materials, but the evidence is more general. Submission supports little of the analysis or recommendations with evidence, or the evidence is overly general, tangential, or misunderstood. Submission fails to engage with or support the analysis or recommendations with evidence.

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    Introduction

    Evaluation of strategic choices is important. The methods for selecting strategic alternatives help leaders organize significant issues to support decision making. However, it is important that the techniques do not make the decision. Rather, leaders should use the techniques to reveal the inherent situation and to organize their thought processes. This assessment provides you with an opportunity to evaluate and apply some of the techniques for successful strategy development and implementation.

    Note: You will use your care setting environmental analysis as the basis for developing your strategic plan in this assessment.

    Preperation

    The feedback you received on your care setting environmental analysis has been positive. Consequently, you have been asked to select one of the potential improvement projects you noted in your analysis and create a full, 510-year strategic plan to achieve the desired quality and safety improvement outcomes. You will develop your strategic plan, using either an AI approach (addressing the design stage), or by building on your SWOT analysis and applying a strategic planning model of your choice.

    How you structure your plan should be based on whether you are taking an appreciative inquiry approach or using a specific strategic planning model. Regardless of the approach you choose, the requester of the plan has asked that you address the key points outlined below in the strategic plan requirements. In addition, your plan should be 58 pages in length.

    Note: As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Centers page.

    As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.

    Strategic planning models aid in setting goals, establishing time frames, and forging a path toward achieving those goals. Consider the strategic planning models you are familiar with:

    • Which model would you choose to create goals and outcomes that could address the area of concern you identified in your Assessment 1 SWOT analysis?
    • Why is this model the best choice among alternatives?
    • How does goal setting through appreciative inquiry provocative propositions differ from goal setting in the strategic planning model you selected?

    Additional Requirements

    Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide, so at a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.

    Writing, Supporting Evidence, and APA Style
    • Write clearly, with professionalism and respect for stakeholders and colleagues.
    • Integrate relevant sources of evidence to support your assertions.
      • Cite at least 35 sources of scholarly or professional evidence.
    • Format your document using APA style. Use the . Be sure to include:
      • A title page and reference page. An abstract is not required.
      • A running head on all pages.
      • Appropriate section headings.
      • Properly formatted citations and references.
    • Proofread your writing to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult to focus on the substance of your analysis.

    Strategic Plan

    • Develop strategic goal statements and outcomes that reflect specific quality and safety improvements for your care setting. You should have at least one short-term goal (just-in-time to one year) and one long-term goal (five years or longer).
      • Determine realistic timelines for achieving your goals.
      • Explain how your short-term goals support your long-term goals.

    Note: For plans based on an AI approach, the goal statements and outcomes are provocative propositions that may be refinements of the positive, yet attainable, goals that you proposed during the dream phase of your inquiry. For plans based on a SWOT analysis, the goal statements and outcomes are specific, measurable, and applicable to the area of concern in your analysis for which you proposed pursuing improvements.

    • Justify the relevance of your proposed strategic goals and outcomes in relation to the mission, vision, and values of your care setting.
    • Analyze the extent to which your strategic goals and outcomes, and your approach to achieving them, address:
      • The ethical environment.
      • The cultural environment.
      • The use of technology.
      • Applicable health care policies, laws, and regulations.
    • Explain, in general, how you will use relevant leadership and health care theories to help achieve your proposed strategic goals and outcomes.
      • Consider whether different theories are more applicable to the short-term or long-term goals of your strategic plan.
    • Evaluate the leadership qualities and skills that are most important to successfully implementing your proposed plan and sustaining strategic direction.
      • Identify those leadership qualities and skills that are essential to achieving your goals and outcomes and sustaining strategic direction.
      • Identify those leadership qualities and skills that will have the greatest effect on the success of your plan.

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