In other words, are African Ameicans depicted as stereotypes and not realistically or is it finally a welcome change that African Americans are represented in the historically white genre of goth and horror?

Angel Heart Movie InfoThe time is the 1950s: seedy Brooklyn private eye Harry Angel (Mickey Rourke) is hired by shady Louis Cyphre (Robert De Niro) to locate a pop singer who reneged on a debt. Harry ventures into Harlem, the first step of a Heart of Darkness-inspired odyssey. Each time Harry makes contact with someone who might know the singer’s whereabouts, he or she is killed in a horrible, ritualistic fashion; a Satanic cult seems to be at the bottom of all the carnage. Harry solves the mystery, all right. He just didn’t know that he had the answer all along — even before Louis entered his office. Also available in the “unrated” video version, Angel Heart is best known as the film that nearly got an X-rating due to a no-holds-barred sex scene involving Mickey Rourke and Lisa Bonet. ~ Hal Erickson, RoviStars: Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet |Assignment: This movie is perhaps the most controversial out of all the ones we have viewed this semester. It is referred to as a Horror-neo-noir film. If you are unfamiliar with the term “noir” you should google it. Basiclally noir is a term that was given by French film theorists to American films of the 1940s and 50s that were black and white films about murder, mystery and the downfall of the main character. Often girtty and realistic, these movies reveal the dark side of human nature. Among my favorite noir films are Detour– a cult classic, DOA (Dead On Arrival about a man who gets poisoned while drinking at a bar and only has hours to live) Kiss Me Deadly. The Big Sleep. You can also youtube film noir and see a short doc on the topic The Rules of Film Noir. So that’s just background for this next film Angel Heart.The other aspect is that it is still horor, holds all of the atmosphere of Gothic and is at certain moments really scary. There is also-finally- not an all-white English or Victorian setting and cast. The film is paritally shot in NY and in New Orleans. Here is where it gets tricky also. The horror is also mixed with Voodoo and devil worship.You have to rent the Netflix DVD version of Angel Heart and also watch the documentary on Voodoo that is in the bonus.The topics to write about are:1. How does this film both reflect the gothic genre in showing atmosphere and mood and how does it differ from the other gothic/horror that we have previously discussed.2. Is represenatation of race and religion a problem in this film? In other words, are African Ameicans depicted as stereotypes and not realistically or is it finally a welcome change that African Americans are represented in the historically white genre of goth and horror? Could it be a little of both? You should also refer to the documentary on Voodoo.3. This film has again the message of selling one’s soul to the devil. How does the twist at the end work to enhance the motif in this film? How does it differ from other films? Does it work or is it too confusing?

Create personal and professional developmental goals that support your growth as an effective individual and team contributor.

1-1 Discussion: Team Roles Discussion TopicTeam Roles:Reflect on a time when you were part of a team working to reach a common goal. This may be during your professional or educational career. For your main post, consider your role on the team.Which of the different roles you learned about in this module most applied to your role?Was your team successful?How did your role contribute to the team’s success in achieving the goal?After your main post, respond to two of your classmates’ posts about their experience. Consider the following in your response:Have you taken on a similar role on a team? If yes, did you have a similar experience on the team? Explain.If not, have you worked with a team member who took on that role? Reflect on your experience. How did both your roles help the team? Did you work well together? Explain.To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric document.Course CompetenciesThis course covers the following competencies, which represent the knowledge and skills relevant to your field:MGT-20126: Create personal and professional developmental goals that support your growth as an effective individual and team contributorMGT-20125: Evaluate theories and practices related to leading teams in varying contextsCOM-20098: Collaborate with multiple stakeholders using principles of emotional intelligence and team dynamicsRequired MaterialsUsing your learning resources is critical to your success in this course. Please purchase directly through the SNHU Online Bookstore rather than any other vendor. Purchasing directly from the bookstore ensures that you will obtain the correct materials and that the Help Desk, your advisor, and the instructor can provide you with support if you have problems.Leadership and Team DevelopmentTalya Bauer, Berrin Erdogan, Jeremy Short, and Mason A. CarpenterBoston Academic Publishing, Inc., d.b.a. FlatWorldVersion 3.0.12019ISBN: 978-1-4533-3446-1

Discuss the role of anxiety on personality functioning, with specific mention to how defense mechanisms help us cope with the stressors of everyday life.

theories of personalityWhile this chapter discusses several personality theorists, psychoanalytic theory has had great influence in the way psychologists and psychiatrists view the individual. In spite of being made fun of in many Hollywood films, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories are still quite in use in New York City, as well as in other areas, including different countries. Sigmund Freud emphasized the concept of the unconscious as a powerful force that influenced our personality and behavior.For this discussion:Define and discuss the 3 major structures of personality, according to Freud. Discuss the role of anxiety on personality functioning, with specific mention to how defense mechanisms help us cope with the stressors of everyday life.Finally, for a taste of personality traits, as a whole, click on the link below to take a personality inventory that will tell you where you are on the Big-5, a well-known and frequently used personality test; these are not related to Freud but will give you an idea of what other personality theorists have done. You do not have to share your traits but do tell us if any traits that you either score high or low in are a surprise to you or whether they have actually captured your personality.https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/IPIP-BFFM/https://www.123test.com/personality-test/These two links will take you to the same test. I put two up in case one link doesn’t work for you.Make sure to answer all aspects of the questions in the discussion forum. Enjoy!

From your evaluation, what are some of your recommendations for New Balance to be more competitive in a global market?

Company AnalysisIn this activity, you will research the New Balance Company and write an essay based on the concepts learned this week. Visit the New Balance website: www.newbalance.com and review the company’s information. Answer the following questions in an essay format below.From your assessment of New Balance, identify and describe in detail at least one of Porter’s generic competitive strategies New Balance has been using. From your evaluation, what are some of your recommendations for New Balance to be more competitive in a global market?Assess New Balance’s opportunities and threats; provide a plan for implementing at least two opportunity strategies and addressing two current threats you’ve identified. Explain how those opportunities and threat strategies will positively affect New Balance’s business operations. Note on Academic Integrity For all essay activities, upon submission, your assignment will automatically be evaluated through Turnitin, a plagiarism detection tool. Your paper will be checked against a database of millions of written works and provide feedback on originality. You may view your originality report; however, you will not be permitted to submit your paper a second time. A score of 30% matching or lower is allowed, anything higher is not acceptable for any of the Turnitin assignments in this course. When answering questions, do not repeat the question in your essay. Ensure your work is entirely your own and cite your sources, if applicable!

How did your role contribute to the team’s success in achieving the goal?

1-1 Discussion: Team Roles Discussion TopicTeam Roles:Reflect on a time when you were part of a team working to reach a common goal. This may be during your professional or educational career. For your main post, consider your role on the team.Which of the different roles you learned about in this module most applied to your role?Was your team successful?How did your role contribute to the team’s success in achieving the goal?After your main post, respond to two of your classmates’ posts about their experience. Consider the following in your response:Have you taken on a similar role on a team? If yes, did you have a similar experience on the team? Explain.If not, have you worked with a team member who took on that role? Reflect on your experience. How did both your roles help the team? Did you work well together? Explain.To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric document.Course CompetenciesThis course covers the following competencies, which represent the knowledge and skills relevant to your field:MGT-20126: Create personal and professional developmental goals that support your growth as an effective individual and team contributorMGT-20125: Evaluate theories and practices related to leading teams in varying contextsCOM-20098: Collaborate with multiple stakeholders using principles of emotional intelligence and team dynamicsRequired MaterialsUsing your learning resources is critical to your success in this course. Please purchase directly through the SNHU Online Bookstore rather than any other vendor. Purchasing directly from the bookstore ensures that you will obtain the correct materials and that the Help Desk, your advisor, and the instructor can provide you with support if you have problems.Leadership and Team DevelopmentTalya Bauer, Berrin Erdogan, Jeremy Short, and Mason A. CarpenterBoston Academic Publishing, Inc., d.b.a. FlatWorldVersion 3.0.12019ISBN: 978-1-4533-3446-1

Discuss the role of anxiety on personality functioning, with specific mention to how defense mechanisms help us cope with the stressors of everyday life.

theories of personality While this chapter discusses several personality theorists, psychoanalytic theory has had great influence in the way psychologists and psychiatrists view the individual. In spite of being made fun of in many Hollywood films, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories are still quite in use in New York City, as well as in other areas, including different countries. Sigmund Freud emphasized the concept of the unconscious as a powerful force that influenced our personality and behavior.For this discussion:Define and discuss the 3 major structures of personality, according to Freud. Discuss the role of anxiety on personality functioning, with specific mention to how defense mechanisms help us cope with the stressors of everyday life.Finally, for a taste of personality traits, as a whole, click on the link below to take a personality inventory that will tell you where you are on the Big-5, a well-known and frequently used personality test; these are not related to Freud but will give you an idea of what other personality theorists have done. You do not have to share your traits but do tell us if any traits that you either score high or low in are a surprise to you or whether they have actually captured your personality.https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/IPIP-BFFM/https://www.123test.com/personality-test/These two links will take you to the same test.

Explain how those opportunities and threat strategies will positively affect New Balance’s business operations.

you will research the New Balance Company and write an essay based on the concepts learned this week. Your essay should be double-spaced, at least 250 words, and adhere to APA guidelines. Ensure you have a cover page, introduction, body, and conclusion for your essay.Visit the New Balance website: www.newbalance.com and review the company’s information. Answer the following questions in an essay format below.From your assessment of New Balance, identify and describe in detail at least one of Porter’s generic competitive strategies New Balance has been using. From your evaluation, what are some of your recommendations for New Balance to be more competitive in a global market?Assess New Balance’s opportunities and threats; provide a plan for implementing at least two opportunity strategies and addressing two current threats you’ve identified. Explain how those opportunities and threat strategies will positively affect New Balance’s business operations. Note on Academic Integrity

Analyze how compensation and benefits practices were a contributing factor for the development of unions in the early 20th century.

Assignment IntroductionIn the historical relationship between labor and management, there has been a continuing discussion related to what rights and benefits should employees have, how these rights can be protected, and what rights management has to provide for organizational outcomes without yielding to what some might consider unreasonable demands by labor. To understand modern unions, we must understand how unions developed. We must understand the working conditions at the time, the state of labor-management relations, and societal and economic views on the very concept of unions.We will be exploring this more in the context of the state of unions in the early 20th century, as that was the state of working conditions when we began to see a rise in the call for formal recognitions of unions and legal protections for such organizations. As we do this, you will find that much of the literature focuses on unions in general, and that will be relevant to our discussions. Over time, you will see a shift in some discussions where the narrative divides approaches into private sector and public sector unions.To better understand the relationships between labor and management in the past and how those past relationships will affect current labor-management relations, public administrators must understand the development and evolution of public sector unions. Although they are similar in many ways, there are subtle differences in a private and public sector union. However, much of the foundational concepts and approaches are similar, so understanding the broad concepts will help us better when we try to contextualize approaches suitable to public sector settings.Assignment InstructionsIn this assignment, you will explore the history of unions in the United States. In a 3–4-page paper, provide specific insight into the following points:Evaluate the working conditions in the early 20th century that originally contributed to the development of unions.Evaluate the political and social perspectives that supported or hindered the development of unions, particularly that of public sector unions, in the early 20th century.Analyze how compensation and benefits practices were a contributing factor for the development of unions in the early 20th century.