Sexuality

Humans are sexual beings. We must be in order to continue our species. But sexuality is as varied as individuals. Throughout modern history, the dominant Western view has been that heterosexuality is normal and all other expressions of sexuality are abnormal.  It wasn’t until 1973 that the American Psychological Association stopped listing homosexuality as a mental illness. Yet, many cultures across centuries include multiple sexual identities as normal.

Recently, there has been increasing awareness that people can be other than heterosexual males or heterosexual females. At the same time, social activism around sexual identity has achieved significant milestones. In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Windsor that same-sex marriage was protected under the Due Process clause of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Post at least two paragraphs in which you respond to the following:

• Identify a significant event associated with the LGBTQ+ movement as discussed in this week’s resources.
• Identify a significant event associated with the LGBTQ+ movement that happened after 2004. Use the internet to research this, remembering to work with credible sources.
• Discuss what is similar or different between these two events.
• Explain what strategies the two movements have used to advance their causes.

Note:

Include a description of and a link to the credible internet source you use at the bottom of your post.

24-Month Pro Forma

Overview

Creativity and diversity can lead to outcomes that both maximize  profit and enhance social well-being. Business leaders use measurable  factors to help determine design and development decisions, “go” or  “no-go” milestones, financial models, and many “what if” scenarios. In  this process, the new product or service is considered as part of a  system.

Scenario

You rocked your BMC and received a great response from the  experienced project manager (PM). As you read the feedback, you realize  that it’s now time to develop the financial component. In the comments,  the PM also stated that no matter how good an idea is, to senior  management, it’s a “no-go” if the new product or service does not  produce sales.

In preparation for your funding pitch, which you will submit as your  course project in Module Seven, the PM also warns that funding pitches  are quick and decisive. Including too much information could overwhelm  senior management, cause more questions, and erode the purpose of the  funding pitch.

Prompt

The PM’s directive at this point is for you to develop a 24-month pro forma  that demonstrates the potential profitability of the new product or  service in an income statement. You will use the Module Six Assignment  Template linked in the Guidelines for Submission section to complete  this assignment.

You may use the current company’s income statement to project what  can be added to the company’s profitability. This can be found in the  company’s 10-K. Look to other companies in the marketplace with products  or services similar to the one you are proposing as a basis for your  projections. Additionally, you may use the company’s current year  numbers and key assumptions based on your analysis of the market to  project into the future. Remember, these numbers are purely speculative.

In the template, you will specifically address the following:

• Previous fiscal year: Identify historical information for the previous fiscal year.
• 24-month projections: Speculate projections for 24 months.
• Explanation of assumptions: Explain how you were able to speculate appropriate assumptions.

submission instructions

Submit the completed Module Six Assignment Template Word Document as a Word document. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

Dimensions Of Diversity Training Plan

Scenario:

As an applicant for a Human Resources Business Partner role, you have been asked to prepare a dimensions of diversity training plan for one of the leaders listed below:

• Choice one: VP of Marketing
• Choice two: VP of Operations
• Choice three: VP of IT

The topic of the training is the dimensions of diversity and why they matter, and the intended audience is the department VPs listed in the section above.

Instructions:

Your document should include the following items:

• An introduction to the diversity wheel and the dimensions of diversity
• Define the wheel
• Describe it in terms of primary and secondary dimensions
• A focus on two areas of diversity that should be addressed to benefit employees, applicants, and the organization
• Choose two areas
• Explain them clearly noting whether they are included in the primary or secondary dimension of diversity
• Connect them to the identities or lived experiences and/or historic marginalization of applicants and employees.
• An action that must be taken to achieve inclusion and belonging related to the two areas of diversity chosen. This could include the following:
• Implementing inclusive hiring practices
• Adding inclusive onboarding practices
• Creating Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Implementing fair and equitable performance review practices

 

Business Ethics

Instructions

For this assignment, you will watch a series of short video segments from the film Business Ethics: A 21st-Century Perspective. In combination with the assigned reading, provide a response to the questions that follow. In order to access the video segments, you must first log into the myCSU Student Portal and access the Films On Demand database within the CSU Online Library.

 After locating the video, complete the steps below:

• Watch the video segment titled “Business Problems/Ethics.” How does the globalization of business affect how you would analyze the ethical issues surrounding the use of child labor around the world?
• Watch the video segments titled “Temptations vs. Ethical Dilemmas” and “Resolution Principles.” Discuss the difference between a temptation and an ethical dilemma in the context of an experience you have had, and describe how you resolved the matter.
• Watch the video segment titled “Future Business Dilemmas.” Identify and discuss an issue confronting 21st century businesses today, and explain how you would analyze and resolve the issue. For example, what questions and/or research would you employ, and on what basis would you make your determination?

Instructions

The Unit I Essay should be at least 500 words in length, double-spaced, and written in Times New Roman, 12-point font. Be sure to cite and reference all paraphrased and quoted material using APA style.

 

 

Communication

Personality Assignment 

.  Don’t forget to cite your sources.  See the rubric for specifics on grading.

1) Describe the four basic dimensions styles of the MBTI

2)   Discuss your specific personality type, including all four dimensions, i.e. ENFP.  Give SPECIFIC examples of how this assessment does or does not apply to you and your management style. This analysis needs to include how this style affects your communication on the job. In other words, how does your stye affect the way you communicate with others?  Were you aware of this communication style?  How has your style helped you or hindered your work performance or success?

3)   Identify a current co-worker’s MBTI’s style giving several examples of how they communicates and how they behave.   Look at the material on the specific styles and be sure you to do cite that material.

4)   How might you have a conflict with this co-worker?  What can you do to resolve that conflict positively and what could you do that would resolve the conflict ineffectively?

Note

Write the questions out completely and then answer them one at a time. You must first demonstrate that you understand this theory, and then apply it.  This paper should be a minimum of 5-6 pages. It may be longer, with 5-7 citation sources.   Do not quote directly from the text but put this material in your own words being sure to document. Use the APA (7the edition) format to document the websites.  Please consult the writing guidelines for the course.

Comprehension and Application Rubric

Applied to Personality/Communication Styles

 

	Excellent (3)	Acceptable (2)	Unacceptable (1)
Connections to Discipline Sees (makes) connections across disciplines, perspectives	Thoroughly discusses each of the four dimension of the MBTI. discussion should include material on how these dimensions might communicate.  Be sure to include material from the text.	Adequately discusses each of the four dimension of the MBTI using the website and text.	Is lacking some knowledge of the four dimension of the MBTI
Reflection and Self-Assessment Demonstrates a developing sense of self as a learner, building on prior experiences to respond to new and challenging contexts (may be evident in self-assessment, reflective, or creative work)	Thoroughly applies Type to himself.  You must identify all four letters of your style. Discusses style as a whole as well.  Accurately applies the material to himself using many examples from work experiences. Also discusses the style as a whole.	Adequately applies Type to a self-analysis by giving some examples.	Minimally applies Type to a self-analysis.  The paper does not include examples or does not apply the MBTI correctly.
Connections to Experience Connects relevant experience and academic knowledge.	Correctly identifies the style of a co-worker giving specific examples of how he or she communicates. This identification should include a discussion of all four letters.	Identifies the style of coworker but does give many examples	Either doesn’t identify a style, includes no examples, or incorrectly identifies the style.
Transfer Adapts and applies skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations.	Thoroughly discusses a conflict which he could have with his co-worker including the perspectives of both personality styles. Discusses strategies which would produce both a positive and a negative outcome.	Discusses a conflict which he could have with his co-worker including the perspectives of both personality styles. Proposes strategies which would produce a positive outcome.	Has little idea how to handle a conflict with his co-worker considering both personality styles.
Integrated Communication	Paper reflects good grammar, spelling, syntax, and writing technique. The writer’s style is clear, concise, and well organized.  The writer uses terms that are easily understood.  APA format is used accurately and consistently	Paper reflects good grammar, spelling, and writing technique APA format is used accurately most of the time.	APA format is not used to an acceptable level.  Paper may include grammar, documentation, or writing technique problems.

  (Adapted from Dr. Melody Hufman)