Based on information presented in class and in the literature, go through the steps of conducting a FBA and design a proposed intervention for addressing the child’s behavioral needs.

Behavior Change Project Proposal: This paper will be a summary of a “problem based scenario”, in which you will identify at least one fictitious child with autism or other developmental disability in need of a specialized intervention program. Based on information presented in class and in the literature,go through the steps of conducting a FBA and design a proposed intervention for addressing the child’s behavioral needs. This project will be based on the information contained in the “Prevent-Teach- Reinforce” model.

Analyze the Terri Schiavo case through the lens of bioethics.

Analyze the Terri Schiavo case through the lens of bioethics. You will find resources to help get you started on the case. Ethical Theories: Utilitarianism Rights-based ethics Duty-based ethics Justice-based ethics Virtue-based ethics Bioethical Principles: Autonomy Beneficence Nonmalfeasance Justice

Are there companies/algorithms that are particularly problematic and should be addressed first?

Please begin by reading Anupam Chander’s article in the Michigan Law Review, “The Racist Algorithm?”. Then, in a well-written response essay with a total of between 700 and 800 words, respond to one or more of the following prompts (please include the prompt number for the prompt(s) to which you are responding): Who is right: Pasquale, Chander, neither, both? Why? Should we/the state mandate algorithmic affirmative action in some way? If so, should it apply to all companies/algorithms, or just some? Are there companies/algorithms that are particularly problematic and should be addressed first? What is “fair”? How do we know if an algorithm is “fair”? Who would be the best independent certifier to use when attempting to certify an algorithm?

Evaluate and specify the potential demand and buyers of the proposed product.

Checkpoint #1: BUS 180, Principles of Economics The checkpoint for BUS 180, the Principles of Economics course, is part of a series of assignments designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in achieving the goals and learning outcomes of the undergraduate program of the College of Business and Management. The specific objective of the checkpoint assignment for BUS 180 is to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in evaluating and assessing the market structure for a startup business that they will develop. This exercise will provide the students with the opportunity of integration and implementation of theory to practice in developing the structural foundation of a startup business. This assignment, like the other critical assignments, is an integral part of the assessment plan for the College of Business and Management in measuring students’ success in achieving the overall intended students’ learning outcomes. In BUS 180, each student will experience creating a start- up business to produce a specific product (a good or service). A three to five (3-5) page written research paper on the start- up business, the product and the market structure of the industry is required. The paper needs to present sections on the product information, this may be a good (tangible product) or a service (intangible product); and the initial and potential scope of the market in which the product will be supplied. In addition, the written paper should have sections on the degree of the existing competition and the characteristics of the rival producers/organizations; the characteristics of the buyers and the potential demand for the product; and the strategy of the start- up business for pricing with regards to elasticity, production and maintaining its competitive advantage. Finally, a critical analysis of the findings and conclusion and the implications for the start-up business need to be addressed in the paper. The specific components of the proposed start up business should include: Product description Scope of the market Market Structure Degree of competition, availability of substitute and barriers to entry Potential demand Elasticity Industry Trends The written plan should specifically address the following: Product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. Various barriers to entry to the market in which the proposed business will compete. Demand and buyers of the proposed product. Price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. Use the Internet and research the current performance and the future forecast for the industry that your proposed business belongs. The written paper is to be typed double–spaced, 1’ margins, Times New Roman and 12-point font, with correct spelling and grammar, proper citation, references, with a cover page and organized with headings. The instructor’s approval of the topic is required. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to: Specifically identify product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. (SLO 3.1, SLO 3.2) Recognize and evaluate the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. (SLO 3.4, SLO 12.4) Identify the various barriers to entry to the market in which the proposed business will compete. (SLO 3.4) Evaluate and specify the potential demand and buyers of the proposed product. (SLO 3.3, SLO 12.4) Identify the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. (SLO 3.1) Use the Internet and research the current performance and the future forecast for the industry that your proposed business belongs. (SLO 3.1, SLO 12.3, SLO 12.4) Demonstrate proficient writing skills. (SLO 12.6) Rubric for BUS 180 Checkpoint Assignment Learning Outcomes Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Unacceptable Specifically identify the product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/ global) that the proposed business intends to serve. (SLO 3.1, SLO 3.2) Summary thoroughly describes the product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Summary describes the product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Summary demonstrated some insight into the product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Summary demonstrates minimal description of the product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Summary does not demonstrate description of product and the initial and future scope of the market (local, national, international/global) that the proposed business intends to serve. Recognize and evaluate the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. (SLO 3.4, SLO 12.4) Identify the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. (SLO 3.4) Summary demonstrates significant insight into the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. Summary demonstrates insight into the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. Summary demonstrates some insight into the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. Summary demonstrates minimal insight into the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. Summary does not demonstrate the various barriers to entry to the market structure in which the proposed business will compete. Evaluate and specify the potential demand and buyers of the proposed product. (SLO 3.3, SLO 12.4) Identify the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. (SLO 3.1) Use the Internet and research the current performance and the future forecast for the industry that your proposed business belongs. (SLO 3.1, SLO 12.3, SLO 12.4) Research and evaluation of the current and future industry trend for the proposed business demonstrates significant insight. Research and evaluation of the current and future industry trend for the proposed business demonstrates insight. Research and evaluation of the current and future industry trend for the proposed business is adequate. Research and evaluation of the current and future industry trend for the proposed business is minimal. Research and evaluation of the current and future industry trend for the proposed business is inadequate. Demonstrate proficient writing skills (SLO 12.6) Writing skills are at high level with almost no errors. Writing skills are good with a few errors. Writing skills are adequate with many errors. Writing skills overall are below average. Writing skills are poor with remediation required. Summary represents comprehensive information on the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. Summary represents information on the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. Summary represents some information on the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business is adequate. Demonstration of knowledge of the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business is inadequate. Summary does not represent information on the degree of price, income and cross elasticity of demand for the proposed product and their influence on the various pricing and production strategies of the proposed business. Evaluation and specification of potential demand and buyers of the proposed product demonstrates significant insight. Evaluation and specification of potential demand and buyers of the proposed product demonstrates insight.Evaluation and specification of potential demand and buyers of the proposed product demonstrates some insight. Evaluation and specification of potential demand and buyers of the proposed product demonstrates minimal insight. Evaluation and Summary thoroughly describes the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. Summary describes the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product Summary demonstrated some insight into the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. Summary demonstrates minimal description of the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product. Summary does not demonstrate minimal description of the market structure, degree of competition and the availability of substitutes initially and in the future, locally and globally for the proposed product.

What are the arguments for using the popular vote instead of the Electoral College to elect presidents?

The purpose of the project is to provide students an opportunity to discuss a key political science concept and to show a basic understanding of academic research and reporting skills.Students should research this style in order to properly format the assignment (see the Purdue Online Writing Lab). It is important to think critically about your chosen topic and clearly express your thoughts about it in writing. Where appropriate, make sure to include specific evidence and/or examples (along with appropriate citations). When writing your analysis, consider the eight standards for critical thinking (Paul and Elder, 2013): clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, and fairness. Ask yourself questions, such as 1) How can I validate the accuracy of my statement? 2) How is this information relevant? 3) How does my conclusion address the complexities of the issue? 4)What is another interpretation or viewpoint of the issue? 5)Does my conclusion follow from the data and/or statements I have provided? In addition, the writing assignment does not need to have a separate title page. All writing assignment submissions will be processed through the SafeAssign program. Do not cut and paste from online sources or use information word for word from the textbook. The assignment needs to be your own work and if it is not, the submission will receive a failing grade or a zero. Students may not submit a writing assignment for this class that has been previously submitted for another course. Two of the last three presidents have been elected to office without winning the popular vote. There have been subsequent discussions about eliminating the Electoral College. What is the Electoral College and why was it originally created? What are the arguments for keeping the Electoral College? What are the arguments for using the popular vote instead of the Electoral College to elect presidents? Does it impact a president’s legitimacy when they are not elected by a majority of the population?

After reading about Nutrition for all ages write a paper on how you would change to a more healthy student lunch menu.

As we all know, either by our own experiences or by our children’s experiences, school lunches for our children are usually pretty poor from a Nutritional standpoint! After reading about Nutrition for all ages write a paper on how you would change to a more healthy student lunch menu. You can choose the age group, but keep in mind, you will need to consider the fact that you would like them to actually eat it. Consider items that are more healthy, but are still going to appetizing for your age group.

Prepare a memo explaining how much internal (organic) growth would S&G be able to fund?

Prepare a memo addressing the following questions: 1 Analyze the recent financial performance of S&G. How much internal (organic) growth would S&G be able to fund? Is this enough to achieve their forecasted growth? 2 What could be the sources of external capital to finance S&G targeted growth? Why do they want to go public? Why increasing leverage is not considered? 3 Analyze S&G’s “No Win-No Fee” business model. How much is a successful personal injury lawsuit worth? What is the expected value of a new case? What is the break-even winning probability? (Hint: Use the financial model provided with the case) 4 What could happen to the expected value of a new case if the firm gets bigger? 5 How many cases did S&G work on in 2006? With a WACC of 11%, what is the capitalized value of the ongoing cases? What fraction of S&G’s market capitalization (assuming $1 per share) does this represent? 6 How much is S&G worth as a company? (Hint: Use WACC=11%) 7 Should Rosen invest in the S&G IPO?

Write an essay discussing how political activism has influenced profession of nursing, advanced practice and healthcare.

The goal of this discussion topic is to help you understand how political activism has influenced the profession of nursing as well as advanced practice and the delivery of healthcare. Choose a nursing association (i.e. AANP, ANCC, ANA, among others). How is it governed? What is the legislative agenda of the association? How is the agenda developed? How is the agenda communicated to the membership and does it partner with any coalitions? Does the partnership influence policy on a national or state level, and if so, how? When you graduate, do you plan to join this association? Why or why not? Follow the discussion rubric to obtain points for your discussion

In an essay,how would you use the survey results to improve the organization in the end?

Activity Instructions Review the survey on The Institute for Organizational Excellence website. In an essay, address the following: http://www.utexas.edu/research/cswr/survey/site/ Detail your thoughts on this survey. Include an examination of the strengths and weaknesses of the survey and the data it provides. The survey is most often taken on the web and is confidential. How would you motivate staff to complete it? How would you package the results for staff? How would you package and communicate the results to management? How would you motivate management to accept and respond to the results? What would you as senior management, do with the results? Why? In what ways will the organization be impacted by this information? Does this type of information affect learning, education, and planning? How would you use the survey results to improve the organization in the end? Are there other effective tools the organization can use to measure the effectiveness of employee-centric, management or training programs?

Write an essay addressing the issue of representation and construction of gender in media, literature, art language and popular culture, and examine the contradictions and expectations associated with doing gender?

Write an essay addressing the issue of representation and construction of gender in media, literature, art language and popular culture, and examine the contradictions and expectations associated with doing gender? Do this from a Political Science perspective? Term Paper This course explores the social construction of identity paying particular attention to the implications of sex, gender, and sexuality as core aspects of the self in contemporary Western culture This course has a focus on critiquing the sex-gender binary and thinking about genders, identities, and sexualities as social constructs.