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Case Study Guidelines and Rubric This course includes four case studies. These exercises are designed to actively test your understanding and identify areas you need to study and research further. These case studies provide practice reading and interpreting real-world cases. These exercises also provide practice communicating your reasoning in a professional manner. Below is the case study: Module 2: Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Modernization System Assess the importance of the Unemployment Compensation Modernization System project for the state of Pennsylvania. Why was unemployment compensation modernization a risky project in Pennsylvania? Identify the key risk factors. Classify and describe the problems encountered by the UCMS projects. What management, organization, and technology factors were responsible for these problems? What could have been done to mitigate the risks of these projects? Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: Case Assessment Key ERP Features Integration Solutions Framework Purpose Strengths Weaknesses What to Submit Each case study submission should be four to five pages (not including cover pages and resources if applicable), double spaced, with 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins. Case Study Rubric Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value Case Assessment Meets “Proficient” criteria and extends an explanation of the case assessment Provides an explanation of the case assessment and a valid recommendation for solving the case questions, with specific details Provides an explanation of the case assessment and a recommendation for solving the case questions, but the recommendation may be invalid and/or the explanation lacks specific details Does not include an explanation of the case assessment and does not include a recommendation for solving the case questions 15 Key ERP Features Meets “Proficient” criteria and extends a logical discussion of the key ERP features Accurately identifies and describes key ERP features using specific details Identification of key ERP features is incorrect and/or lacks details Does not identify key ERP features 15 Integration Solutions Meets “Proficient” criteria, and description is articulated using specific research-based evidence Accurately analyzes integration solutions using specific details Analyzes integration solutions, but analysis is inaccurate and/or lacks specific details Does not analyze integration solutions 15 Framework Purpose Meets “Proficient” criteria and extends an explanation Accurately identifies the purpose of each framework design Identifies the purpose of each framework design, but the identification is inaccurate and/or lacks details Does not identify the purpose of each framework 15 Strengths Meets "Proficient" criteria, and evaluation is supported using concrete examples Provides a logical evaluation of the strengths of each recommendation, with supporting details Provides a logical evaluation of the strengths of each recommendation, with limited supporting details Does not provide a logical evaluation of strengths 15 Weaknesses Meets "Proficient" criteria, and evaluation is supported using concrete examples Provides a logical evaluation of the weaknesses of each recommendation, with supporting details Provides a logical evaluation of the weaknesses of each recommendation, with limited supporting details Does not provide a logical evaluation of weaknesses 15 Articulation of Response Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format Submission contains only minor errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization Submission contains errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is not presented in a professional and easy-to-read format Submission contains substantial errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is not presented in a professional and easy-to-read format 10 Total: 100%

Throughout this seminar experience, you have explored foundational content, past and current research, and trends and innovations in the field of multicultural management. In addition to acquiring this body of knowledge, you have also considered possible areas for future research in the field.  To prepare for this Assignment, identify a research topic for your Final Paper. Choose from any of the following: An idea from the general topics in Week 2, 4, or 6 The topic of your own Doctoral Study (if it concerns multicultural management) The topic of your own Presentation Gaps in the literature identified by you or your colleagues during the Discussions in Weeks 2, 4, or 6 A topic from any of the readings from Weeks 2, 4, or 6 What is your analysis of the state of the field of multicultural management? Describe important issues or current dilemmas in the field. Research Topic State and provide background information for your research topic. What are the current theories and areas of debate for your topic? Are there particular industries or technologies that will be impacted by your topic? If this impact is positive, how can it be maximized, and if negative, how can this impact be mitigated? Future Directions As a global change agent, consider the future directions of multicultural management to address the following: Indicate specific areas of further research in this topic that would prove beneficial. What potential impact might the topic that you have chosen have on the overall state of the field and the future directions of multicultural management research in the next 3–5 years? What processes and strategies would you recommend that leaders in organizations employ to institute effective multicultural programs?

The traditional model of child protective services system based on a welfare worker responding to an allegation of abuse is not adequately safeguarding our children. As a member of your local community concerned about the welfare of the children in your community, write a 10 page paper including at least 10 references from peer-reviewed journals or other scholarly works, detailing how the current status of child protective services in your community might be improved through establishment of community partnerships. class book is Rosenheim, M.K., Zimring, F.E., Tanenhaus, D.S., & Dohrn, B. (2002). A Century of Juvenile Justice. The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL.

Part 1) read the article and swear the questions ( the pictures uploaded)  w6r31 What is the research question examined in this study? w6r32 In which paragraph in the introduction section is the research question presented? w6r33 What is the independent variable in this study? w6r34 List the attributes (or categories, or values) of the independent variable. w6r35 What is the dependent variable in this study? w6r36 List the attributes (or categories, or values) of the dependent variable. w6r37 How many cases did they analyze in this study? w6r38 What is the unit of analysis in this study? w6r39 •    What is the unit of analysis in this study? (Write your w6r38 answer.) •    List one extraneous variable. Part2)  Answer this question  w6L1 (1) Select one independent variable from the table of independent variable options and one dependent variable from the table of dependent variable options. List your independent and dependent variables. (2) Using your independent and dependent variables, create a research question. . [*** Since the combination of SEX and CAPPUN is used as an example, do not select this combination.] DEPENDENT VARIABLE OPTIONS Variable name in GSS Question in the survey What the variable measured Attributes (or categories) associated with the variable COURTS In general, do you think the courts in this area deal too harshly or not harshly enough with criminals? Respondent’s opinion about the courts’ treatment of criminals (1) Too harsh (2) Not harsh enough (3) About right CAPPUN Do you favor or oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder? Respondent’s opinion about the death penalty (1) Favor (2) Oppose POLHITOK Are there any situations you can imagine in which you would approve of a policeman striking an adult male citizen? Respondent’s opinion about the police use of force (1) Approve (2) Not approve POLABUSE Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who had said vulgar and obscene things to the policeman? Respondent’s opinion about the police use of force against verbally abusive citizens (1) Approve (2) Not approve POLMURDR Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who was being questioned as a suspect in a murder case? Respondent’s opinion about the police use of force against murder suspects (1) Approve (2) Not approve POLESCAP Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who was attempting to escape from custody? Respondent’s opinion about the police use of force against citizens attempting to escape (1) Approve (2) Not approve POLATTAK Would you approve of a policeman striking a citizen who was attacking the policeman with his fists? Respondent’s opinion about the police use of force against citizens attacking the policeman (1) Approve (2) Not approve FEAR Is there any area right around here--that is, within a mile--where you would be afraid to walk alone at night? Respondent’s sense of security in the neighborhood (1) Afraid (2) Not afraid GUNLAW Would you favor or oppose a law which would require a person to obtain a police permit before he or she could buy a gun? Respondent’s opinion about the gun law (1) Favor (2) Oppose INDEPENDENT VARIABLE OPTIONS Variable name in GSS Question in the survey What the variable measured Attributes (or categories) associated with the variable RACE What race do you consider yourself? Respondent’s race (1) White (2) Black (3) Other SEX Gender of respondent Respondent’s gender (1) Male (2) Female RELIG*** What is your religious preference? Respondent’s religious affiliation (1) Protestant (2) Catholic (3) Jewish (4) None (5) Other (6) Buddhism (7) Hinduism (8) Other Eastern (9) Moslem/Islam (10) Orthodox-Christian (11) Christian (12) Native American (13) Inter-nondenominational MARITAL Are you currently--married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married? Respondent’s marital status (1) Married (2) Widowed (3) Divorced (4) Separated (5) Never Married CLASS If you were asked to use one of four names for your social class, which would you say you belong in: the lower class, the working class, the middle class, or the upper class? Respondent's subjective social class placement (1) Lower class (2) Working class (3) Middle class (4) Upper class (5) No class DEGREE Respondent’s highest degree The highest degree earned by the respondent (0) Less than high school (1) High school (2) Junior college (3) Bachelor (4) Graduate PARTYID*** Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or what? Respondent’s political party (0) Strong Democrat (1) Not Str Democrat (2) Ind, near Dem (3) Independent (4) Ind, near Rep (5) Not Str Republican (6) Strong Republican (7) Other Party POLVIEWS*** We hear a lot of talk these days about liberals and conservatives. I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the political views that people might hold are arranged from extremely liberal - point 1 - to extremely conservative - point 7. Where would you place yourself on this scale? Respondent’s political orientation (1) Extremely liberal (2) Liberal (3) Slightly liberal (4) Moderate (5) Slightly Conservative (6) Conservative (7) Extremely conservative AGE*** Respondent’s age Respondent’s age (18 )~ (88) (89) 89 or older This variable requires recoding before analysis. If you choose this, contact the instructor and learn how to recode the variable. So, for example, suppose I use SEX as my independent variable, and CAPPUN as my dependent variable. Then, my research question would be: What is the effect of gender on people’s opinion about the death penalty? Or, Does a person’s gender affect the person’s opinion about the death penalty?

What characteristics are common among operating systems? List types of operating systems and examples of each. How does the device affect the functionality of an operating system? Share what operating system you prefer and why. 

please respond to Maria  Art, to me, is any form of expression that conveys emotions, ideas, or experiences. It's a way people use various mediums like painting, music, dance, or even storytelling to communicate something deeply personal or universal. Art doesn't have to be limited to galleries or stages; it can be found in the everyday beauty of nature, architecture, or even in the way someone arranges a space. Ultimately, art is subjective and allows each person to find their own meaning in it.   Creativity, in my view, is the ability to think outside the box and generate new, original ideas or solutions. It’s not just about artistic talent but about seeing possibilities where others may not. Whether it’s finding a unique approach to solving a problem, combining ideas in unexpected ways, or just trying something different, creativity is about innovation and imagination. It often involves risk-taking and embracing the unknown.  In daily life, I think art can take many forms—whether it's the music we listen to that lifts our mood, the design of the spaces we live in that influences how we feel, or even the food we prepare, where plating can be an artistic experience.            For me, art can also be the way I arrange my surroundings, choosing colors and objects that inspire calm or joy. It’s the small, personal touches—like doodles in a notebook or a creative way of organizing my space—that make everyday life more aesthetically pleasing and meaningful.

When I first hear the word "Art" I automatically think of drawings, paintings, and sculptures but art can come in many other forms as well. These others forms can be in photography, film, dance, and even music. Art is when feelings and experiences are being communicated through any of these forms. Art can be expressed and interpreted visually and audibly which makes it so unique and allows artists to get creative in their own ways.  In order for an artists to get creative they really have to go against what is common. The good thing about art is nothing is ever the same; no two pieces can tell the same story. It is very common to find ourselves comparing two pieces, but the one that always sticks out is the one that has more creativity. Creativity to me is when ones imagination takes over and they find new ways to express their art.  Art and creativity is in any and everything we use on the daily. From the beds we sleep on to the forks we use to eat, artist have made useful objects appealing to the eye with their creativity. I find myself not being content when things around me, especially in my room, don't look a certain way or are too plain. That's where I feel art comes into my daily life. I've recently been setting up my baby's nursery and if something doesn't go with my theme it is not going to be seen near the nursery. 

please respond to. Allie.  Part I: Introduce yourself to your classmates with your name, location, current employment, and future goals.  Hello everyone, my name is Allie Bizzell and I am a Marine Science Technician in the Coast Guard currently stationed in North Carolina. At the moment I am assigned to the National Strike Force Center of Expertise where we provide support and standardization guidance to our Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific Strike Teams and our Incident Management Assist Team. We are responsible for ensuring enhanced inter-operability through a program of standardized operating procedures for response, equipment, training, and qualifications. I am pursing my Masters in Occupational Safety and Health with a concentration in Environmental Management to build my resume for support on my application to commission as an officer in the Coast Guard and to set myself up for life after the military. Part II: Discuss the pros and cons of these testing models. Do you believe there would be situations where one model would be more favorable to be used than another? Explain your response. A pro when using animal testing is that there have been successful results in the past and it allows researchers to work in a controlled environment. However, the inaccurate results due to biological differences, the cost and the ethical concerns regarding the mistreatment of animals make this an unfavorable approach. In vitro studies help scientists see how chemicals affect cells and tissues in a controlled way, which is good because it costs less than animal testing and helps understand how the chemicals work. But the results can’t be used directly on whole living things because they don’t show how all the parts interact. In silico studies use computer models to guess how chemicals will behave based on their structures, making it faster to check for hazards. However, these models can’t fully show how chemicals act in real organisms, so scientists often need to check their guesses with animal testing. In the end, picking the right model depends on the situation and finding a balance between being thorough and practical.

The goals of toxicology are to identify the toxicities that chemicals produce and to determine the dose of the chemical that induces toxic effects. Historically, animal research has been performed to determine the toxic dose and toxic effects of chemicals. As time has gone by and technology has improved, alternatives to animal testing have been developed to explore the toxicity of chemicals. Discuss the pros and cons of these testing models. Do you believe there would be situations where one model would be more favorable to be used than another? Explain your response.

Reading Assignment #3 Chapters 5 & 6 answer all Essay Questions: Identify the four levels of measurement and give examples of each. Explain the threat to validity. Cover the following threats:  face, content, criterion-related, and construct. Discuss the measures used to insure reliability: test-retest method, inter-rater, and split–half method. Compare and contrast UCR and NCVS with respect to the type of crime data they collect and how they collect it. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each. Identify the major efforts to gather information about drug abuse in the United States. How do these measures compare with one another?  What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? Discuss the validity and reliability of self–report measures. Discuss the improvements that have been made to UCR through the NIBRS and the Redesigned NCVS. Predict whether these changes will make a major difference in our understanding of crime in America.