Sociology

Discussion Topic: Change Management in Organizations

Discussion Topic: Change Management in Organizations     Two principle impediments to effective and lasting organizational change are structures and systems within the organization. In other words, for change to become a part of an organization, managers often must change the formal and informal structures of an organization to better support the change initiative. For … Read more

Description of the Tibetan Book of the Dead

Description of the Tibetan Book of the Dead Write a brief paper describing ONE of the following: (1) The Tibetan Book of the Dead; (2) The Egyptian Book of the Dead; (3) The Epic of Gilgamesh; (4) Zoroaster and Death; (4) Hel and Valhalla in Norse Legend. Make sure to cite your sources and to … Read more

Discuss The Power of Code Switching

Discuss The Power of Code Switching Katelynn Duggins (TEDx) | “To Code Switch or Not to Code Switch? That is the Question.” Lera Boroditsky (TED) | “How Language Shapes the Way We Think” Transcript Matt Thompson (NPR) | “Five Reasons Why People Code Switch” Five Reasons Why People Code-Switch.pdf Minimize File Preview Then, answer the following questions in journal form: … Read more

Privilege Annotation Worksheet

Privilege Annotation Worksheet DIRECTIONS: To continue the theme of cultural borders, I would like us to read an essay by Mexican-American artist and storyteller Mireya S. Vela. In her work, she discusses how growing up in an abusive household and as an introvert cultural impacts how she navigates the relationships with her neighbors. STEP 1: … Read more

Discussion Question-Allocation of Support Department Cost

Discussion Question-Allocation of Support Department Cost 2-3 Paragraphs, 15-20 lines, 2-3 references and no outline Chapter 5 in the textbook provides examples of allocation of support department costs in manufacturing settings for determining product costs. Why would allocation of support department costs be important in-service businesses, such as hospitals or universities? Answer preview: word limit:322

Essay Reflection

Essay Reflection Reflecting on the work we have done so far often helps us identify strengths and weaknesses that can then help us do even better next time. To reflect a little on your first essay, please respond to the following questions in at least a one page journal (300+ words) with full sentences and … Read more

Write a letter to the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, recommend a communicable disease/condition

Write a letter to the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, recommend a communicable disease/condition Assignment instructions “Periodically states consider additions, modifications, or deletions to their list of reportable conditions. Criteria and justifications for adding a disease vary. For example, a health agency may justify the addition of a new disease to its list by … Read more

Organizational behavior: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace-Google

Organizational behavior: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace-Google Textbook:- Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019). Organizational behavior: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin. Case Study: – Case: Google Please read the case “Google” from Chapter 6 “Motivation.” Page: – 187 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: … Read more

What are Cultural Borders?

What are Cultural Borders? DIRECTIONS: This journal is split into two parts. Make sure to complete both for this journal assignment. Part I In our last unit, we talked about educational borders. Now, we will switch gears, and think about a different kind of border, a cultural border. These borders, like our educational ones, aren’t … Read more

“Leaving Your Name at the Border” by Manuel Muñoz.

“Leaving Your Name at the Border” by Manuel Muñoz. DIRECTIONS: This week we are starting Project 2 on Cultural Borders. As we have talked about a little bit now, language can create a cultural border. The way we perceive and pronounce names can contribute to that. We are starting this unit by reading “Leaving Your … Read more