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Take time to reflect on your meeting with the CEO and his attitude toward employees’ well-being. How do you feel about his approach? 

In your brief, include the following:

• a description of the relationship between leadership, motivation, and retention
• recommendations for a plan of action that addresses accountability to stakeholders as well as employee well-being and motivation

This fifth week is reserved for discussion about Mini Case Study 3. If you have a question about the instructions for the case study, please post it here so everyone will have the same information. 

Once again, be sure to review all the assigned reading material, take the retention quiz, review the assignments instructions with the video, and understand the grading rubric, before you begin the assignment.

A problem has emerged with the working conditions at the call center in Bangalore, which leads to an uncomfortable conversation with CEO Jacob Zielinski.  An employee is hospitalized and the media has quoted him saying he is under a lot of stress, is over worked, and his pay is not enough to provide for his family. In your response to the CEO, consider how employees’ motivation could be improved through changes in leadership style, what changes need to be made in work practices, and what statements need to be made in a response to the media.

A few thoughts that came to mind to me immediately follow:

The situation presents an immediate crisis as well as some longer-term issues that require action.

1.The CEO needs information that can be used to respond to the media about the situation of the employee in the hospital and the concerns about the organization’s treatment of all the employees and their working conditions.

2.Longer-term issues such as the possible need for changes in the working conditions, perceptions about obligations to the employees, compliance with the employment laws, balance of providing for the employees and their families and the organization’s financial considerations need to be addressed. Is there a way to provide other rewards in addition to compensation that may help with the well-being of the family for little or no additional cost? This is where the information about motivation, leadership, and retention will be helpful to share with the CEO.

Format:

Academic title page

Reference list of course material or other sources used in support of information

In-text citations for any sources quoted or used as support of the information

Separate segments with topic headings for the

1. 

1.Introduction/Purpose of the Paper,

2.Body of the Report

3.Conclusions/Summary

The Body of the Report (item 2 above) for this assignment includes the following reflections and could include the following content. Do not limit yourself to the suggestions provided as they are only for illustration purposes.

A.  Description of the relationship between leadership, motivation, and retention:

The situation related to the working conditions at the call center in Bangalore could be summarized. The CEO is concerned about a few factors such as media attention and a response for them, compliance with laws, as well as whether there are obligations about the well-being of the employee and their ability to care for their family including the extended one. The financial well being of the organization is also a concern since added hours of work or higher wages can be costly.

The culture of the organization and the culture of the country impact what motivates employees, what they value, and what leadership style is the best fit for them. A look at the culture of India such as that that is provided by Hofstede could provide needed information. https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison/india,the-usa/

Last week we spoke about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Are there best practices from last week about how all stakeholders including the public, applicants, and current employees are more concerned today than in decades past about the CSR and EDI practices of the organization that should be noted?

Recall that it is always helpful to provide academic definitions to the terms you are using in the paper therefore the definitions (such as from our course material) of the terms of leadership, motivation, and retention would most likely be included.

To describe the relationship between or among the three concepts of leadership, motivation, and retention, it would be helpful to select from the theories that are provided in your reading material in support of your statements.

B.  Recommendations for a plan of action that addresses accountability to stakeholders as well as employee well-being and motivation

You could define who the stakeholders are in this situation. In addition, you are asked to provide recommendations for any changes in leadership approach and subsequent impact on working conditions, practices, communication, or need to be supported with theory or facts such as the legal compliance issues.

C.  The CEO wants information that can be used in a media or press release so you will want to write a few statements for him to use to counter the bad press that has been released about the employee who was hospitalized.

Where We’ve BeenIn Unit 3 we have been immersed in heroes’ adventures through international films and the novel, Gods of Jade and Shadow . We’ve followed the journeys of various heroes whose adventures have been extraordinarily different (venturing into the Mayan underworld, the New Zealand forest, and the Chinese desert) while strikingly similar. Writing PromptFor this assignment, read Gods of Jade and Shadow, and watch the films Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Using ALL three of the assigned works– Gods of Jade and Shadow, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon–identify, analyze, and explain the significance of a thematic connection between all three texts.What are the authors saying about the theme, and how is it demonstrated in the text? What can we take away from this?This assignment is designed to push you beyond the work you completed for your previous essay in which you identified and explained your observations.  In this assignment, you’re expected to analyze and develop an argument about ONE of the suggested themes listed below or one you’ve discussed with me.  Consider and explain why your observations and analysis are important to us–your readers–and the academic conversation.  What can we gain from your analysis?  Be prepared to dig deep to find and share the treasure you’ve gained from your intellectual investigation of the texts.  This should be woven throughout the essay and not addressed merely in the conclusion. You will be required to have at least three quotes from all three sources (Gods of Jade and Shadow, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) in each body paragraph . Questions to Consider:Without limiting yourself to the main characters, how do three of the  characters from the various texts forge their own paths to become heroes?What role does patan play in helping or hindering the success of the hero?Does rebellion help or hurt the success of the hero? What roles do mentors (or family) play in the development of the hero?How does forgiveness allow the characters to reach their full potential?How do the obstacles in the stories help the characters to transform or become more than they thought they were capable of?***Just as the heroes we studied forged their own paths, you are welcome to create your own topic or theme, but please limit your focus to just one.  If you choose your own topic/theme, please consult with me first. Directions: Employing the skills you utilized and honed in the Unit 1 Essay, write a 4- to 6-page academic essay (at least 1500 words), employing MLA Style formatting and documentation throughout.The essay should have a minimum of 6 paragraphs, including an introduction, 4 body paragraphs, and a conclusion.Begin with an introductory paragraph that hooks your reader’s attention, provides background information about the three works, and leads seamlessly into a clearly stated thesis.  Develop body paragraphs which incorporate quoted and detailed evidence from our course materials (Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and Gods of Jade and Shadow) while using proper MLA format to cite the texts.  Quoted evidence should be incorporated thoughtfully and thoroughly into the essay by establishing context, introducing the quoted passages and scenes, and explaining how they support the main ideas of the body paragraphs and the essay as a whole.  Include at least three quoted passages from three different sources in each body paragraph .  Essays that use APA or any other format other than MLA  or that include ANY outside sources will earn a maximum of 50% on the assignment. Students who do any of the preceding will not be allowed to revise the assignment for a higher score. To write a well-developed body paragraphs, there should be no less than 250 words each.Conclude your essay with a well-developed reflection of the theme and its significance. Answer the proverbial “So what?” question.  What can we, your readers, gain or learn from your analysis? What is the treasure we take away?Outside sources are not allowed for this essay.  Any essays that use outside sources will earn a maximum of 50% on the assignment.Include a Works Cited page that includes all three sources (Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Gods of Jade and Shadow, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon)I hope you’ll enjoy this journey of discovery as we examine the stories of international heroes!ResourcesHunt for the Wilderpeople ScriptActionsCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ScriptActionsPurposeIn writing this essay, we will continue to practice the skills of academic writing, stating a thesis, and synthesizing information from multiple sources while supporting our claims with specific and quoted evidence from our course materials. Students will also continue to practice using MLA format to cite sources.Student Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this assignment, students will be able to:Utilize the writing process, including pre-writing, writing, revision and proofreading to produce complex, high-quality work.Synthesize the ideas of two or more writers to create a broader understanding of an issue or topic.Utilize critical reading strategies so as to successfully pull meaning from complex texts and texts structured in non-academic formats. 

You will be expected to complete a presentation that outlines the novel’s relation to history, addresses a variety of discussion questions, and postulates the effectiveness of the book in our study of U.S. History. Your presentation must include images to support your answers and time period being represented. The platform you use to develop your presentation is up to you.

• McMillen, S. (2008). Seneca Falls and the Origins of the Women’s Rights Movement. New York: Oxford University Press.
• PowerPoint

HISX201 Nonfiction/Biography Book Project – Questions:

Part I – All of the following questions must be answered in your presentation:

1. When was your book written? Is it considered a primary source or secondary source? How do you know it is a primary or secondary source? Is it significant to the time period in which it represents? Is it significant to the time period we are studying today? (Review from Discussion Board Check-in)
2. What is the main idea/topic discussed in the book? What subtopic is the main idea related to, are they personal, sociological, global, political, economic, spiritual, medical, or scientific? Provide examples from the book to support your answer. (Review from Discussion Board Check-in)
3. Explain the author’s ability to present the information. How does the author support the main idea of the book? Does the author use personal opinion, observation, proof from research and use of primary sources? Does the author speculate? Is the author convincing? Is the information in the book rooted in facts, science, quotes? Provide examples from the book to support your answer.
4. Provide 3 specific passages that struck you as significant—or interesting, profound, amusing, illuminating, disturbing, sad…? What was memorable? Why was it memorable? How can it directly be connected to history and the time period in which we are studying?
5. Non-fiction books can sometimes be difficult to read, the language may be difficult, concepts and vocabulary may be new, and sometimes readers feel the way the book was written makes the book seems boring, non-enjoyable, and difficult to understand. Was the book written in a way that was easily accessible? Did the language make you lose interest in something that would have otherwise been an exciting subject? Were unfamiliar terms and concepts explained? Were there plenty of visuals to reinforce the subject matter and were they helpful?

Part II – Choose 4 questions that best suit your book project

1. Was the book designed to teach the reader or bring awareness to something during the time period in which it was written? Did it succeed? How? If not, why? Provide examples from the book to support your answer.
2. Was the purpose of the book to bring to light an issue? How controversial are the issues raised in the book? Who are the major players in the book and what role do they play in the issues discussed? Is the government involved or do the issues in the book lead to legislation (during the time period or later in history)? What are your beliefs in regards to the issues? How do the issues discussed in the book personally affect your life? Provide examples from the book to support your answer.
3. What are the implications for the future (think in terms of after the time period the book was written and the future compared to today)? Are there long- or short-term consequences to the issues raised in the book? Are they positive or negative…affirming or frightening? Provide examples from the book to support your answer.
4. Does the author propose any solutions in the book? If so, what are the solutions and whyWho would implement those solutions? How probable is success? Provide examples from the book to support your answer.
5. If you chose a memoir or biography, was there something especially surprising about this person’s story? What was it and why? Was there a lesson could be taken away from this person’s life? What was it and why is it important? Did preconceived opinions of this person change after reading their story? If so, did it change for the better or the worse? Explain.
6. If you chose a memoir: Memoirs can be written for a variety of different purposes, such as clearing up a misconceived notion, gaining fame and notoriety or promoting something. What category does this book fall into?
7. If you chose a biography: How did this person impact history? What might have been different without his or her presence?

Part III – All questions in this section must be answered.

1. Conclusion and final thoughts: How has the book affected you as a historian? Has it broadened your perspective about a difficult issue during the time period in which we are studying? Do you have a personal or societal connection to the book? Has it changed your opinion regarding the time period and issues presented in the book?

In this 5-part discussion, you will (1) view a self-selected film, (2) compose a 3-paragraph original post; (3 & 4) reply to two classmates’ original posts; and (5) reflect on the film review experience.

1. Review the materials above; then select a film of your own choosing. Before you view the film, you must find, read, and cite at least one research source beyond your textbook about the film (try Google Scholar or the SPC Library). If you cannot find a single research source or independent review of the film to use as a reference with citations, then you MUST select another film. In other words, the film must be one that has been written about. If it is a new film, check with your instructor first.

Your selection can be a full-length feature film or a documentary of your own choosing. It must be at least an hour in length. Be sure to watch the film immediately before writing this essay and consider jotting notes as you watch the film. Do not rely on your memory of a film you have previously seen. If you do, it will be obvious because this review requires close examination of the technical aspects of film.

2. After finding and reading a research source for integration in your essay (and carefully viewing the film), write a new thread using the following instructions:

In the FIRST paragraph (at least 200 words):

A. What is the title of your selected film?

B. Who is the director and what year was it released?

C. What is the genre of the film? (western, romantic comedy, film noir, documentary, etc…)

D. Summarize the main plot of the film and identify the major characters.

In the SECOND paragraph (at least 200 words):

E. Using the themes and concepts noted in Section 9.7 in your textbook (in the section A Word on Critical Viewing), identify at least three of these themes and explain how they apply to your selected film. Please refer to specific scenes from the film in this section.

F. Discuss the use of technical features in the film. Identify at least one camera technique (refer to textbook for specific film terminology) and also one aspect of the use of sound in the film and explain how it affects the viewer. Please use specific film terminology for this section.

In the THIRD paragraph (at least 200 words):

G. Evaluate the film’s craft. Is it well presented? What are its points of value? What seemed to be the dominant message in the film? Did you learn something from the characters and/or theme of this film?

H. What types of reviews did this film receive based on your research of other reviews or scholarly commentaries? Please refer to specific movie reviews in this section and provide at least one quote by a film critic about the film.

I. In the end, what type of aesthetic experience did you have? Was it mostly an Apollonian or Dionysian experience?

TWO RESPONSE POSTS REQUIRED

3. Read one of your classmates’ original posts, then compose a response post (at least 100 words) that does at least TWO of the following:

• Extends or adds to his/her point(s)
• Asks a clarifying question
• Disagrees (with reasoning and evidence) with the author’s analysis
• Adds to the understanding of the analysis
• Offers constructive suggestions for improvement

4. Repeat step 3 for one other classmate’s post (for a total TWO response posts).

NOTE: Be sure to do TWO SEPARATE response posts for a total of THREE posts so far (i.e. your original post and two response posts).

LAST STEP: Reflection Post

5. Finally, return to your own original post, and write a reflection reply to your own post of at least 50 words, in which you:

• Reflect on this personal critical response process and experience.
• Indicate whether you’ve learned anything additional after reviewing your classmates’ posts.

Tips:

Consider stretching yourself for this assignment. You may want to watch one of the classic films that were mentioned in the lecture video or text. Or if you have never watched a documentary, consider watching one. If foreign films are new to you, consider that some of today’s best cinema is being created outside of this country. Don’t let subtitles scare you. After viewing the film for just a couple of minutes you will forget that you are reading subtitles and it will seem as if you are watching the film in English. But avoid films that are dubbed in English because often the dubbing is poor and makes for a bad film experience.

It’s 2 parts

1- First part initial post and 2 replies (( How is your project coming along? What are you working on? No later than Friday, 4/22, post a short summary of your plans for the project. This can include indicating the question you are working on (review the assignment guidelines), but should also include a general overview of your plans for the answer! This can be brief, but think about what you hope to communicate by the end of the paper, and let us know what that is.

You should also respond to a classmate’s post no later than Wednesday, 4/27. Look for posts where classmates may have asked for help. Do you have a suggestion for a source? Do you have a suggestion for a good writing or research resource? Can you suggest any ideas for examples, counterarguments, or course readings they can consider? ))

2- Second Part It’s the project

A- i attached The Projects_Lecture Slide.

B- a link for a video you should watch ( Loom | Free Screen & Video Recording Software – 24 March 2022 )

C- I will send you the articles that my professor gives us during the semester of the comments.

(( THAT’S PASSICLY EVERYTHING SHE PROVIDED US ))

D- details about the project

Project Due Date: May 8th 2022

Part 1: Project Requirements

As the course syllabus indicates, all senior seminars involve independent research. This semester, you are to complete a 6-8 page, double-spaced (12 point, standard font; excluding references and title pages) research paper. Keep the following in mind when preparing to write:

• Papers must include course texts. Conduct bibliographic research to supplement your response to the question and/or your point of view, but also consider making use of the fiction/non-fiction we have read to illustrate a point or an idea. Does a certain character exemplify your claim or social phenomenon? Does the way an author writes demonstrate your idea or data from a social/scientific investigation?
• Papers must include at least three secondary sources which you find on your own. These should be appropriate to the task and to college-level writing. This means, for example, that your sources are

1. reliable, and from reputable places. Does the source have an author? Has the piece been written for a recognized institution that must remain credible and accurate (eg: academic journal, news organization, government website)? To ensure this requirement for your source is met, avoid blogs, YouTube videos, articles without an author, and random websites publishing content that does not appear to be carefully researched. You must be able to evaluate the reliability and trustworthiness of your own source carefully.
2. appropriate for a college-level paper. Dictonary.com, Wikipedia, and other encyclopedia-type sources may be helpful for you in starting your research, but these kinds of sources do not belong in college-level writing.

Part 2: Project Guidelines

OPTION 1: What is the biggest challenge faced by an increasingly interconnected, global world? What role do global cities play in the challenge – do they help? Or deepen the challenges, making situations worse? How have the texts assigned this semester helped to define, exemplify, or offer solutions for the challenge you’ve chosen to focus on for this project? In this paper, you should research and write about a challenge or problem, consider its relationship to global cities, and explain how it connects with texts we’ve read this semester. Refer to the general guidelines above to make sure your project meets the requirements.

OPTION 2: Visual arts – painting, sculpture, photography – can often convey feelings and perception about social issues. Globalization is no exception to this phenomenon, and in fact, various aspects of globalization have inspired many works of visual art. (Consider, for example, Gupta’s sculpture introduced in our Module 1 lecture (Links to an external site.) around 11:05, or An Immigrant’s Journey (Links to an external site.), from Module 3, featuring photographs by John Moore!) In this paper, you should find examples of visual art that connect with ideas and texts presented through some of our coursework. It’s important to find a specific focus (ie migration, or poverty, or climate change, etc), drawing on our readings or videos to develop your discussion of it. Then, provide examples of visual art you researched, including images and your narrative description of how/why they’re connected to your focus. Note this paper should be slightly longer than the page count specified in the requirements to account for the inclusion of images!