The movie “This is Us” with Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer. There are 11 questions to answer after watching the movie
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“The Story of Us”
Final Exam
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Whether you realize it or not – this movie very accurately portrays many individuals’ struggles and joys through the life of a relationship. Keep this in mind as you answer these questions and apply what we have learned about relationships. NOTE: Blaming the woman is the easy way out…we create others…how was this marriage created?
What surprises most people about the grading of this exam? I grade it tough J…fair but tough. I want you to thoroughly identify and apply the theories and concepts of relational development, relational maintenance and repair. Everything in the answers should be related to this movie and evidenced by SPECIFIC examples from the movie. SUPPORT all of your answers with specific examples of terms and theories. When you answer the questions – relate them to the movie AND to the notes you have taken.
How is the Social Penetration Model evidenced in this relationship? Explain how the theory is working/or not working. (5)
Explain this relationship based on the stages of Knapp’s developmental model (staircase model) as it is evidenced in The Story of Us. Provide an example of each stage from the movie and include both coming together and coming apart. (8)
What types of intimacy do you think are exhibited in the two key character’s relationship? How is it evidenced? What of the remaining types of intimacy do you think are missing? Why? (5)
Do you think in the Story of Us, that “true love” is evidenced based on Sternberg’s model? Why or why not? Provide discussion through use of examples. (8)
Explain the process of love in relationships based on the different types of love attitudes or styles (there are 6 of them) in this relationship – how were they evidenced and when? Provide support for your answer. (6)
Identify 3 key positive turning points and 3 key negative turning points evidenced in this film and the impact they had on the relationship. (6)
Two communication climates exist. First, define the confirming communication climate. Describe the confirming communication climate evident in this relationship and the specific communicative behaviors that contributed to the formation of it that was present? Identify three confirming behaviors (be specific) and name them. Provide specific examples of each and proof, relating it to theory and concepts of interpersonal communication. (5)
Define the disconfirming communication climate. Describe the disconfirming communication climate of this relationship and the specific communicative behaviors that contributed to the formation of it that was present? Identify three disconfirming behaviors (be specific) and name them. Provide specific examples of each and proof, relating it to theory and concepts of interpersonal communication. (5)
What FIVE relational maintenance strategies are evidenced in this movie by this couple and at what point in the relationship/movie do you think they appear? Explain. (5)
What FIVE relational repair strategies do you suggest to this couple? Be specific – you are the communication expert here. What effect would these have? Why do you believe they would work? Explain. (5)
Based on the dimensions existent in the definition of commitment—is this couple committed? Why or why not? Be specific? Based on academic support — Will this couple make it? Why or why not? (4)
List three (3) types of reconciliation records which are likely to be subject to organisational procedures.
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List three (3) types of information captured by point-of-sale software.
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Explain why the reconciliation process is important for all businesses.
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List three (3) security procedures that a business may instigate.
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What is GST, to which goods and services does it apply and how does it affect the cost of those goods and services?
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List the four (4) steps involved in providing the correct change for cash payments. Answer:
What is a cash float?
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List three (3) responsibilities you have when it comes to checking customer payments.
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10. List the steps involved in counting and calculating customer
payments.
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Part B Questions (working all rounder in café)
Outline four (4) sources of information on food, including what type of information you can get from them.
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Name two (2) past trends and two current or emerging trends in the Australian food industry.
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Explain the meaning of the following:
Drug-food interactions
Food allergy
Food intolerance
Genetically modified foods.
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What information may you need to share with colleagues regarding menu development?
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What special dietary requirements might exist for customers?
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What business considerations in the provision of information and advice on food do you have? Give a brief description of each and why you need to consider them.
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What are the main research methods you can use to update your knowledge about food? Give both informal and formal methods. Which of these have you used?
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What are the health and legal consequences of not addressing special dietary requirements?
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What are the dietary guidelines for older Australians, children, and adolescents?
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Part C Questions (working all rounder in café)
Within your job role, provide details of the organisational information that is applicable to you.
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Provide an overview of the information applicable to customers, as applicable to your organisation and/or area of hospitality.
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What common operational tasks do you need to participate within?
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What are end of shift procedures and what do you need to do to fulfil these in your role?
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Explain the roles and responsibilities at your organisation/or within your area of hospitality for the following:
Your supervisor or manager
Your team members and/or work colleagues.
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Relay your organisation’s policies and procedures for three of the following:
Administration and reporting, e.g., completing financial transaction, completing work plans and schedules and work handovers
introduction Jill is a 26-year-old sales rep for a technology company. She lives in a two-bedroom townhouse with her golden Retriever Rex. Jill travels about twice a month, and when she’s gone, she has three options regarding care for Rex. Option #1—She can ask a neighbor to watch him, but that’s hit-and-miss, and she hasn’t found anyone she can depend on; Option # 2—She can take him to her parents’ house, but they live about an hour away; and Option #3—She can take Rex to one of the two kennels that are close to where Jill lives. There is nothing wrong with them, but they are typical kennels. The dogs are cooped up most of the day, and a month ago, Rex came home from the kennel with a cough he picked up from another dog. Jill loves Rex and has no plans to give him up, but every time she travels, it’s a problem to decide what to do with Rex. A Bad experience at a Kennel leads to a Business idea Many people are just like Jill. They either have trouble finding suitable arrangements for their dog when they travel, or they feel bad when they’re packing for an exciting trip with their dog’s big, sad eyes staring at them. The idea for Rover.com—a service that connects dog owners with dog sitters—occurred to greg gottesman after his yellow Labrador Ruby Tuesday had a bad experience at a traditional kennel. To see if the idea had legs, gottesman pitched it at a Startup Weekend event in Seattle in 2011. Startup Weekends are events that are held across the country. Anyone can pitch a business idea and get feedback from peers. gottesman’s idea received top prize, and six months later, he launched Rover.com. While gottesman may have had a good pitch, a little research helps validate the business idea. The dog boarding/sitting market is about $6 billion a year. More encouraging is that the market could be much larger. Many people don’t travel because there is no one they can trust to watch their dog(s). In addition, a survey of 1,000 dog owners by PetCare.com indicated that 80 percent worry about the care their dogs are getting while they’re away, and 66 percent are unhappy with their current boarding situation. A total of 70 percent said they would travel more if they had a trusted dog sitter. To get a sense of just how deeply some people care about their pets, a survey of dog owners (commissioned by Rover. com) found that 76 percent of dog owners self-identify themselves as “pet parents,” as opposed to “dog owners.” A growing number of people see their dogs as “family members” rather than pets. The American veterinary Medical Association found that people who caSE 2.2 rover.com: don’t Chuckle: this is One impressive business idea • Web: www.rover.com • Facebook: Rover.com • Twitter: @RoverDotCom Bruce R. Barringer, Oklahoma state university R. Duane Ireland, texas A&M university CHAPTER 2 | RECOgnIzIng OppOrtunities AnD gEnERATIng IDEAS 71 consider their dogs to be family members spend twice as much money on them annually ($438 vs. $190) as those who view pets as property. how rover.com Works Rover.com’s service is run through its website. If you’re a dog owner, you simply follow the prompts on the website, which asks you to identify your location and select the dates you need your dog to be watched. You can indicate whether you’d like your dog to be watched at your home or the sitter’s household. You’re then provided profiles of Rover.com-approved dog sitters in the area. The profile includes prices (per night), photos, reviews, certifications, and a full description of the sitter. The reviews are particularly helpful. For example, a Rover.com customer wrote the following about Jennifer, a Rover.com sitter in Central Florida: “I boarded my 1-year old Beagle with Jennifer for eight nights while on a cruise. She took great care of him and e-mailed us every night with an update. I highly recommend her and will definitely be using her in the future.” Some sitters send text and photo updates along with e-mails. Rover sitters charge between $25 and $75 per night. In San Francisco, Rover.com’s biggest market, there are over 500 sitters registered on the site. The profiles also reveal the nature of the sitter. Some are professionals who watch dogs on a full-time basis. Others are large families with their own dogs. Some have rural property with park-like settings. Still, others are elderly people who enjoy watching dogs in their homes. If you’d like to become a Rover.com sitter, the website walks you through the application process. You must create a profile and must be approved by Rover.com. The company says that it approves only 10 percent of the sitters who apply. Rover also encourages a “meet-andgreet” session before a dog owner tries a sitter. This suggestion recommends that the dog owners (with their dog in tow) meet the dog sitter at a mutually agreeable time and place to talk before they try each other out. The meetand- greet can be arranged through Rover.com’s website. Rover helps sitters get started by providing them access to $20 coupons to provide to new clients. A sitter can get up to 250 of the coupons, and Rover pays the bill. Rover handles client billing. It takes a 15 percent commission for its part. Many Rover.com sitters leave successful careers to dog-sit full time. While critics chuckle when they hear statements like this, Rover. com can be a serious business. There are now over 25,000 dog sitters with profiles on Rover.com’s website. Top Rover.com sitters earn several thousand dollars a month. A Rover sitter can also work as much or as little as they want. A sitter’s profile includes a calendar indicating when the sitter is available. The average stay for a dog at a sitter’s home is just over four days. Rover tries to take care of both the dog owner and dog sitter by offering additional layers of protection. For example, every stay booked through Rover includes premium insurance for emergency vet bills, property damage, liability, and more. Rover offers additional services for dog owners, an area of its business that is destined to grow. Rover subscribers can currently purchase an annual $49.99 protection package that includes a 24/7 vet consultation and special Rover tags for extra safety and security. Making things Fun Rover.com also makes things fun for both its dog owners and dog sitters. Its website features RoverCam, which is a camera inside Rover.com’s Seattle To reassure dog owners and make things fun, Rover.com has an app that allows sitters to send photos of the dogs they are watching during their stay. (continued) Martin novak/Shutterstock 72 PART 2 | DEvELOPIng SUCCESSFUL BUSInESS IDEAS headquarters aimed at the part of the building where Rover.com’s employees let their dogs hang out. The day this case was written, there were six dogs in-house, including Carmel, georgie girl, gus, Charlie, Oscar, and another gus. Oscar, for example, is a three-year, onemonth- old Miniature Schnauzer. He was lounging on a comfy chair the day the case was written. Rover’s sitters are also equipped with some cool technology. The company’s app allows sitters to send photos of the dogs they are watching to their owners while they’re away. In late 2013, Rover.com introduced Rover Reel, which offers Rover customers free videos of their dog’s experience during their stay with a Rover.com sitter. Sitters simply submit sufficient photos of a dog they’re watching, and they will receive a personalized video (Rover Reel) of the dog’s stay to share with the owner. growth plans & venture capital Rover.com’s potential has garnered plenty of attention. In 2013, the company increased its revenue by 800 percent and currently has about 200,000 dog owners listed on its site. Incredibly, as of January 2014, the 43-person company had raised $25 million in funding from topshelf venture capital firms and pet retailer PetCo. The numbers in the pet industry are staggering. Americans spent $53 billion on their pets in 2012. Currently, there are roughly 78 million dogs in the United States (this number is an all-time high). In light of these statistics and what it has learned in its three years of existence, Rover.com has a threeprong growth strategy, as follows: 1. Spread geographically, including in international markets. 2. Provide new services, including dog grooming and dog walking. 3. Add other animals, such as cats, horses, and reptiles. Rover.com’s CEO Aaron Easterly, a passionate dog lover, believes the company is only a fraction of the size it can become. Discussion Questions 2-37. In the United States, what environmental trends are supporting the development of Rover.com’s business? 2-38. How might Rover.com use focus groups to gain a better understanding of its current and potential customers and their needs? 2-39. In this chapter, we noted that a true business opportunity is attractive, durable, timely, and anchored in a product or service that creates value for a buyer. To what extent does Rover.com’s service satisfy each of these criteria?
Please complete the following essay and PowerPoint.
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 13
Lesson
Narrated PowerPoint TutorialLinks to an external site. (Make sure to review this tutorial before you begin recording.)
Introduction
In this session, you have been considering moral-ethical dilemmas you yourself faced or that you know of that you either resolved or failed to resolve, but hopefully learned from. You may never have given much thought to ethical theory nor what ethical premises/paradigms you have unconsciously held.
You will be focusing on this case for this assignment:
Jane Doe is a nursing student at University X. Jane is in week eight of a course entitled: “Introduction to Ethics”.
For the week one discussion, Jane copied work done by her friend John Doe in the same class two months ago (with a different professor). John told Jane it was okay to use his work as John’s professor never checked any work in the class using Turnitin.com. John claimed to have earned an A on the work also.
In week two, Jane went to StudentPapering.com and paid ten dollars for a week two essay done by a student (not John Doe) who took the same course four months ago. StudentPapering promises that all its archived work is of excellent quality and cannot be detected as copied. Jane then uploaded an exact copy of the work for the week two assignment.
In week three, Jane paid a worker at PaperingStudent.com ten dollars to write for Jane a brand new essay after Jane shared with the worker the essay assignment instructions.In week four, Jane relied on her knowledge of Esperanto. She felt pressed for time and found an article by a professor from Esperanto on the week four topic. She translated Esperanto into English using Moogle Translate, and the translated text served as her week four paper.
In week five, Jane was running late again. Jane purposely uploaded a blank paper hoping that she would later claim it was an innocent mistake and not be assessed a late penalty. In a previous course on History, she had done the same (with an earlier paper from the History class rather than simply a blank) and had not seen any late penalty assessed.In week six, Jane took work she did in a nursing course from a year ago and submitted that for her discussion posting in her current class. She simply copied and pasted the work she had labored intensively on a year ago (even though University X forbids this practice as ‘self-plagiarism’). Jane was confident her Nursing instructor never checked that work using Turnitin.com or another method.In week seven, Jane copied work found at ChatGPT for the paper. Jane did not use any quotation marks or other documentation to show the text was from artificial intelligence and not by Jane.
Since Jane’s Ethics professor did not check papers and posting for any issues by using Turnitin.com or another method, the professor graded all of Jane’s work unaware of Jane’s actions throughout the weeks of the class. Jane feels her actions are morally justified both because her economic situation requires her to work too much to devote time to school (although other students are well-off enough to have such time) and her religion forbids cheating, but Jane ignores her religion’s teachings.
Instructions
Now that you have had an opportunity to explore ethics formally, create a reflective assessment of your learning experience and the collaborations you engaged in throughout this session. You will submit both of the following:
A written reflection
An oral presentation using a PowerPoint narrated slide show.
For the written reflection, address Jane Doe’s and respond to the following:
Articulate again your moral theory from week eight discussion (You can revise it if you wish). What two ethical theories best apply to it? Why those two?
Apply to Jane Doe’s case your personal moral philosophy as developed in week eight discussion and now. Use it to determine if what Jane Doe did was ethical or unethical per your own moral philosophy.
Propose a course of social action and a solution by using the ethics of egoism, utilitarianism, the “veil of ignorance” method, deontological principles, and/or a theory of justice to deal with students like Jane. Consider social values such as those concerning ways of life while appraising the interests of diverse populations (for instance, those of differing religions and economic status).
For the oral presentation, briefly summarize your feelings about taking a course in Ethics and explore your process of transformation in this course.
Discuss your experiences of the course, your beginnings, and where you are now. Consider your interaction in discussions.
Should health care workers be required to take a course in Ethics? Why or why not
Requirements
Writing Requirements
Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)
Presentation Requirements- For this part, complete only the speaker notes and I will go back and add the voiceover. Thank you
The one highlighted in yellow is how the essay should be written and the one in green is the topic I have chosen.
You are to record a video or auto-timed narrated PowerPoint (7–10 minutes) that is a cohesive and critical argument giving equal consideration to both sides of ONE (1) of the following questions:
Should the date of 26 January as Australia Day be changed?
Is there room for Indigenous culture in modern Australian society?
Your presentation needs to include the following:
Identification of the question you are considering
the affirmative (yes) argument
the negative (no) argument
What is the key challenge in addressing this issue?
Note: see Submission details overview for instructions if you are not sure how to submit an assignment video.
Research and referencing
Research is required for this assignment. Referencing will be in APA 7th edition style (APA 7). Select the icon for some helpful resources, these can be found on 0.4 Assignments and support.
Resource: Ch. 15 to 17 of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Is it immoral or insensitive to set evidence-based medical practice over other cultural medical beliefs?
Fadiman compares the Hmong to a visual perception puzzle (p. 237). Do you agree or disagree with her metaphor? Explain your reasoning.
Provide sources to support your perspective on this issue.Part 2.
Resource: Ch. 18 to 19 of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Was Lia’s life ruined by cross-cultural misunderstandings? Explain your thoughts.
Include sources or references to support your perspective.
Part 3
Exam Content
As a health care manager, it is important to understand and explore methods to advocate for change within the industry through policy analysis. It is also important to be able to navigate the leadership structure of your organization, in order to understand how to structure a proposal for change and move it through the approval process. Select a health care organization with which you work or are familiar. Assume you are the director of operations for your selected health care organization. Review your leadership structure and identify a process for which you can propose a policy change. Determine how that proposal would navigate through leadership to get approved. Identify a policy in your organization that you think could be created or amended to improve organizational governance, operations, or compliance with federal or state regulations. Write a 700- to 1,050-word executive summary that outlines your policy proposal ideas in which you do all the following:
Provide an analysis of how your policy change would improve the organization. Evaluate what changes in the organization would need to be made to implement the policy change. Explain how you would advocate for your policy change while using the approval processes in your organization.
Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality). Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.
Assessment: Critical Analysis Report Weight: 30% Word count: 1500 Critical Analysis of Government Policy or Program Choose a government response (State or Federal) that is aimed at supporting families at risk, such as a policy or program, and address the following in your report: !. An overview of the policy or program including its goals and objectives, target population, and implementation strategies. “. A critical analysis of the effectiveness of the policy or program including its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis).
. An evaluation of the policy or program’s impact on families at risk, including any unintended consequences or benefits
$. Recommendations for how the policy or program could be improved to better support families at risk Your responses should incorporate reference to current literature and relevant theory (minimum five academic references) and adhere to APA7 referencing style
An overview of the policy or program including its goals and objectives, target population, and implementation strategies. 20% The overview of the policy/program is absent or unclear, and/or irrelevant to the question. The overview of the policy/program is basic or limited in scope; lacks clarity, detail or coherence, and/or the information provided is incomplete or contains errors/inconsistencies. Minimal integration of literature. The overview of the policy/program is well- structured, clear and concise, and provides a good understanding of the goals, objectives, target population, and implementation strategies. Well- supported by literature. The overview of the policy/program is highly detailed, comprehensive and well-structured, demonstrating a deep understanding of the goals, objectives, target population, and implementation strategies. Strong integration of literature demonstrating evidence of critical analysis and synthesis. The overview of the policy/program is exceptional, demonstrating outstanding insight and analysis of the goals, objectives, target population, and implementation strategies. The overview is rigorous and thoughtful and demonstrates sophisticated integration of literature. A critical analysis of the effectiveness of the policy or program including its Limited or no identification of the policy/ program’s strengths, weaknesses, Identification of some of the policy/program’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and Identification of most of the policy/ program’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and Comprehensive identification of the policy/program’s strengths, weaknesses, A comprehensive and insightful identification of the policy/ program’s strengths, weaknesses, 23/7/23, 1:19 pmSubject guide Page 2 of 3https://courses.highered.tafensw.edu.au/mod/book/tool/print/index.php?id=746605&chapterid=53099 strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis). 20% opportunities, and threats; limited or no discussion of the effectiveness of the policy or program; limited or no use of relevant literature to support the analysis. threats; some discussion of the effectiveness of the policy or program; use of some relevant literature to support the analysis threats; a critical analysis of the effectiveness of the policy or program, with a well-supported argument; use of relevant literature to support the analysis. opportunities, and threats; a well- developed critical analysis of the effectiveness of the policy or program, with a convincing argument supported by relevant literature. opportunities, and threats, with an original perspective; a well-developed and sophisticated critical analysis of the effectiveness of the policy or program, with a compelling argument supported by a breadth of relevant literature. An evaluation of the policy or program’s impact on families at risk, including any unintended consequences or benefits 20% No evaluation of the policy/program’s impact on families at risk; evaluation lacks critical analysis and is not supported by evidence Basic evaluation of the policy/program’s impact on families at risk, but lacks critical analysis; minimal integration of literature Clear evaluation of the policy/program’s impact on families at risk with some critical analysis. evidence provided to support the analysis with appropriate integration of literature Detailed and thorough evaluation of the policy/program’s impact on families at risk with critical analysis; strong evidence provided to support the analysis, including strong integration of literature Exceptional evaluation of the policy/program’s impact on families at risk with comprehensive and insightful critical analysis; robust evidence provided to support the analysis, including sophisticated integration of literature Recommendations for how the policy or program could be improved to better support families at risk 20% No recommendations provided or recommendations are not relevant to the policy/program analysed; recommendations lack specificity or are not feasible. Recommendations are provided but lack detail or specificity. recommendations are feasible but do not address all major weaknesses identified in the analysis. recommendations are not supported by evidence or analysis. Recommendations are specific, feasible, and supported by evidence or analysis. Recommendations address most of the major weaknesses identified in the analysis. Recommendations consider the needs and perspectives of families at risk and other stakeholders. Recommendations are highly specific, innovative, and feasible. Recommendations address all major weaknesses identified in the analysis and provide a clear rationale for why they will be effective. Recommendations are supported by a strong evidence base and consider the potential unintended consequences of implementation. Recommendations are highly specific, innovative, and feasible. Recommendations are supported by a comprehensive and rigorous analysis of the policy or program and its impact on families at risk. Recommendations are likely to result in significant improvements in the policy or program and its outcomes for families at risk. Fluent academic writing with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation 10% Numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation that impede comprehension; Basic proficiency in spelling, grammar, and punctuation; some errors in sentence structure and clarity, but meaning is generally clear; Good proficiency in spelling, grammar, and punctuation with few errors; clear and concise sentence structure that is easy to follow; demonstrates Very good proficiency in spelling, grammar, and punctuation with no errors; Exceptional proficiency in spelling, grammar, and punctuation with no errors; outstanding sentence structure 23/7/23, 1:19 pmSubject guide Page 3 of 3https://courses.highered.tafensw.edu.au/mod/book/tool/print/index.php?id=746605&chapterid=53099 poor sentence structure and lack of clarity in expression; use of inappropriate language and tone for academic writing appropriate language and tone for academic writing an understanding of academic writing conventions and tone excellent sentence structure and clarity that is engaging and easy to follow; demonstrates a strong understanding of academic writing conventions and tone and clarity that is engaging and compelling; demonstrates a deep understanding of academic writing conventions and tone, and applies this knowledge to create a highly effective piece of writing Use of current literature and relevant theory (minimum five academic references) referenced in accordance with the APA referencing style 10% No references provided or references are not relevant to the topic; absence of, or incorrect use of, APA referencing style References provided but are not all current or not all relevant to the topic. APA referencing style used with minor errors or inconsistencies At least five current and relevant references provided and integrated well into the essay. APA referencing style used accurately and consistently More than five current and relevant references provided and used effectively to support arguments throughout the essay. APA referencing style used expertly and consistently More than five current and highly relevant references provided and used expertly to support arguments and insights throughout the essay. APA referencing style used impeccably and consistently, demonstrating expert- level skill and knowledge
Write a 2-3 page essay with the following instructions
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 11- Rachels, S., & Rachels, J. (2019). The elements of moral philosophy (9th ed.). Mcgraw-Hill Education.
Lesson
Minimum of 2 scholarly sources
Instructions
Develop, in detail, a situation in which a health care worker might be confronted with ethical problems related to patients and prescription drug use OR patients in a state of poverty.
Your scenario must be original to you and this assignment. It cannot be from the discussion boards in this class or any other previous forum.
Articulate (and then assess) the ethical solutions that can found using “care” (care-based ethics) and “rights” ethics to those problems.
Assessment must ask if the solutions are flawed, practicable, persuasive, etc.
What health care technology is involved in the situation? What moral guidelines for using that kind of healthcare technology should be used there? Explore such guidelines also using utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, ethical egoism, or social contract ethics.
Say how social technologies such as blogs, crowdfunding, online encyclopedias can be used in either case. What moral guidelines for using that kind of healthcare technology should be used there? Develop such guidelines also using utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, ethical egoism, or social contract ethics.
You should not be using any text you used in a discussion board or assignment for this class or any previous class.
Cite the textbook and incorporate outside sources, including citations.
Requirements
Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
Minimum of 5 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)
Instructions
First, return to your topic chosen in the week three assignment.
Answer this question: What are the personal and/or communal ethical factors that may be involved in determining the moral position of either side in that debate?
Next, articulate and then evaluate the ethical positions using Kantian ethics (that is, the categorical imperative) relative to the long standing debate (that is your topic chosen in the week three assignment).
Finally, create a complete annotated bibliography for 5 academic scholarly sources. You will annotate each source. The sources should be relevant to your topic chosen in the week three assignment.
consist of the following:
Publication information
• Annotation, which is a thorough reading of the source
The following should be included in each annotation section:
• Summarize the most important ideas and terminology (using quote marks and parenthetical page references).
• Describe any debates or “problems” that the articles have brought up.
• Specify whether you agree or disagree, and explain why.
• Track down one or two quotes for the last study project.
• Consider how this article has shaped your understanding and how it is significant.
Use this example as a guide:
Reference: APAJ. Mezirow (2003). Learning that transforms as a conversation. 1(1), 58–63. Journal of Transformative Education.
Example of an annotationMezirow (2003) draws a contrast between “communicative” and “instrumental” learning in this article. The term “instrumental learning” refers to procedures used to evaluate and assess learning, including exams, grades, remarks, quizzes, attendance logs, and the like. On the other hand, “communicative learning” describes the knowledge that develops through time between people in what Mezirow refers to as “critical-dialectical-discourse” (p. 59), which is a fancy way of expressing a significant dialogue between two or more speakers. Mezirow also touches on the concept of “transformative learning,” which alters people’s minds, hearts, values, and beliefs to enable them to behave better in society (p. 61). According to Mezirow, “hungry, desperate, homeless, sick, destitute, and intimidated people obviously cannot participate fully and freely in discourse” (p. 59). On the one hand, he is correct in that some individuals are barred from participating completely because their crisis is so severe and prolonged. But I don’t believe Mezirow should assume that everyone who finds themselves in a difficult situation is unable to contribute effectively to the conversation. The non-instrumental forms of intelligence, such as goodness, compassion, forgiveness, wonder, self-motivation, creativity, humor, and other non-measured forms of intelligence, would receive just as much attention in our school curricula, and the students who graduate from high school would be better actors in the world and enthusiastic researchers.
Requirements
Without the title page or references page, the document should be between four and seven pages long, with one-inch margins, double spacing, and a 12-point Times New Roman font.
THIS IS THE TOPIC CHOSEN WITH SOURCES FOR WEEK 3
Ethics of Euthanasia Debate
Moral debate and ethical debate surround the purposeful taking of a terminally ill or suffering person’s life to stop their agony and suffering. There are two main points of view in the ethical debate surrounding euthanasia: those who support it (pro-euthanasia) and those who oppose it (anti-euthanasia).
i. Euthanasia-supporting Opinion
There are two main moral justifications for euthanasia. First, proponents argue that euthanasia is an act of love and compassion for individuals who are in extreme pain and suffering as a result of terminal illnesses (Njoku, 2022). This viewpoint sees euthanasia as a compassionate alternative to prolonging their suffering through intrusive medical procedures. Advocates argue that allowing individuals to pass away with dignity reduces their suffering and offers solace in the final hours.
Second, the pro-euthanasia perspective places a high emphasis on the importance of personal autonomy and the right to make decisions. Supporters contend that capable terminally ill individuals should have the freedom to choose the time and manner of their deaths. According to this point of view, as personal autonomy is a crucial aspect of human dignity, it should be protected in the face of terminal illnesses. Euthanasia supporters say that giving individuals the option to use it offers them control over their lives and deaths, especially at their most vulnerable moments.
ii. Opposition to assisted suicide
Euthanasia is morally wrong for two main reasons. First and foremost, opponents fervently uphold the notion of the sanctity of life, arguing that each and every human life has intrinsic value and should never be willfully terminated. According to this point of view, allowing euthanasia would devalue life by lowering the intrinsic worth and dignity of human existence. The “slippery slope” defense is the second defense put out by euthanasia opponents. They express worry that legalizing euthanasia will encourage misuse and the incorrect use of procedures (Buturovic, 2021). This might manifest as coerced euthanasia or undue pressure on helpless individuals to choose death over life. Once the practice is permitted, they fear that it may inspire less restrictive attitudes and practices over time, putting the welfare of those who most desperately need care and protection in peril.
How Social Contract Ethics and Ethical Egoism View the Euthanasia Issue
i. The Ethical Egoist’s Point of View
People should act in their own best interests to advance their own enjoyment and well-being, according to the ethical egoism moral theory (Rachels & Rachels, 2012). Ethical egoists would likely adopt this viewpoint if they believed that permitting euthanasia would enhance their own or their loved ones’ well-being. They might use the argument that euthanasia would be their choice to eliminate unnecessary suffering in the same situation to support their position. However, under this circumstance, loyalty to oneself and society could clash. The demands of the individual are prioritized over those of society at large or those who value the sanctity of life under ethical egoism (Manuel & Herron, 2020). The best course of action from the perspective of an ethical egoist would be to embrace euthanasia if it is in their best interests.
Ethicist of the Social Contract Perspective
According to the central tenet of social contract ethics, moral norms derive from an unspoken social arrangement or agreement that society’s members accept for the good of everyone (Korn et al., 2020). A Social Contract Ethicist would be skeptical of the practice since it has murky moral implications and societal repercussions. They may oppose euthanasia because they believe it might undermine the social contract’s credibility and durability. Some individuals might be concerned that making intentional killing lawful will weaken society’s desire to protect and preserve life. However, since the social contract allows for liberty and personal choice, some social contract ethicists may support euthanasia if done so in accordance with strict regulations and safeguards. There is a contradiction between personal and national obligations when a person’s desire for euthanasia conflicts with more broad cultural norms and legal responsibilities. The best course of action, according to social contract ethicists, would be to carefully assess the repercussions of euthanasia on society and try to strike a compromise between supporting individual freedom and maintaining the social contract.
Professional Ethics Code
In the medical community, euthanasia is a contentious issue, and professional codes of ethics regularly touch on it. For instance, the AMA’s Code of Medical Ethics instructs physicians to address and make judgments on end-of-life situations. The AMA Code specifically outlaws euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide while acknowledging that eligible patients have the right to refuse life-sustaining therapy. The moral principle of preserving life while supporting the patient’s autonomy in making decisions is highly valued by the code.
There may be a conflict between a healthcare practitioner’s professional and familial commitments if they are asked to carry out euthanasia on behalf of terminally ill patients or their families. Maintaining the professional code of ethics while balancing the desire to relieve pain and respect for patient autonomy may be difficult. When this occurs, healthcare professionals might need to engage in candid dialogue with patients and their families while also providing alternative palliative care and support.
Conclusion
Numerous moral concerns and ethical perspectives are raised by euthanasia. While social contract ethics may place more of a focus on the more salient societal repercussions, ethical egoism may highlight the individual liberty and well-being of the individual. Given the conflict between personal preferences and society standards, choosing the best course of action requires careful thought and respect for several points of view. Healthcare professionals must also address complex ethical dilemmas while maintaining the required professional standards of ethics and ensuring patient-centered care.
References
Buturovic, Z. (2021). Embracing slippery slope on physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia could have significant unintended consequences. Journal of medical ethics, 47(4), 257-258.
Manuel, T., & Herron, T. L. (2020). An ethical perspective of business CSR and the COVID-19 pandemic. Society and Business Review, 15(3), 235-253.
Njoku, N. (2022). Contextualizing Paediatric Euthanasia within the Framework of Children’s Right. The Nigerian Juridical Review, 17, 168-192.
Korn, L., Böhm, R., Meier, N. W., & Betsch, C. (2020). Vaccination as a social contract. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(26), 14890-14899.
Rachels, J., & Rachels, S. (2012). The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e. McGraw Hill.
Coordinated School Health Programs[WLOs: 2, 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 4]
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read Chapters 5 and 6 of the course textbook and the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance – United States, 2019Links to an external site. (YRBS) report. After your readings you should be more familiar with the power of organizing individuals within a community and the effect it can have on a population. In this assignment you will discuss the strengths associated with coordinated school health programs (CSHP) along with where and how they can be best utilized.
Go to the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance—United States, 2019Links to an external site. report to examine the CDC’s data regarding youth risk behavior. The report breaks down key risk activities (i.e., sexual activity, violence, suicide risk, opioid misuse, tobacco use, dietary behaviors, and transportation among others) and provides data on each activity. For example, on page 80 of the document, you will see a table that highlights 59.5% of students 18 years old and older acknowledge they text and drive, and on average, 39% of students, across all age ranges, text and drive. As mentioned last week and in this week’s Epidemiology and the Community assignment, epidemiology data plays a huge role in knowing where to focus public health efforts. Documents like the YRBS are full of data that can help public health professionals identify the areas of most need. If you were a public health professional and were going to focus an aspect of your CSHP efforts in one direction, you might use the data in the sentence above to determine that texting while driving is a serious health concern.Your task for this assignment is to choose one of the following topics discussed in the YRBS:• School violence/bullying• Mental health (e.g., suicide, eating disorders, self-harm, etc.)• Tobacco use• Alcohol use• Illicit drug use (e.g., opioids, marijuana, cocaine, inhalants, etc.)• Sexual behaviors (e.g., multiple partners, condom use, etc.)Address the following items on an aspect of your chosen topic. In your paper,• Identify the personal reason you chose your topic and subtopic.• Describe what the data shows regarding this health issue.o Identify the percentage of youth engaged in the behavior.o Hypothesize why it is reported as improving or worsening.• Identify whether this health issue is focused in primarily one area of the United States or whether it is a problem everywhere.o Answering this question will require additional research.• Identify in which state and, more narrowing, which county within that state that will you focus CSHP efforts.o Describe why you chose that area.From the perspective of a CSHP leader, address the following items. In your paper,• Identify the main focus of your CSHP—the aspect of the school-day experience you feel needs the most attention regarding this health issue.o For example, with childhood obesity, making modifications to the physical education class is likely to have the largest impact.• Identify the areas of your CSHP you would like to touch upon to make your approach to this health issue as comprehensive as possible (e.g., classroom, physical education, after-school programs, cafeteria, administration, etc.).o For example, if you were studying obesity in elementary-aged children, you could have the classrooms discuss the importance of healthy eating; in physical education, students could participate in more active games and fewer elimination games; in the cafeteria you could work with the employees to develop healthier options for the daily lunch beyond the state standards; for the administration you could recruit the principal and other instructors to serve as “health champions” and models for good health behaviors; and with the after-school programs you could conduct all-school and family assemblies to allow families to see the changes that are taking place at the school while also demonstrating some simple, healthy recipes they can try at home.• Describe how you will tailor the aspects of your CSHP to be of interest to students in gradeso K through 4.o 5 through 8.o 8 through 12.• Describe how you would engage the students, staff, parents, and community to pull everyone together to support your program.• List three potential barriers that may prevent you from implementing your entire plan.o Describe how you will overcome these barriers.The Coordinated School Health Programs assignment• Must be at least three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.• Must contain responses to these items that are placed in paragraph form, not simply listed as bullets.o Must demonstrate that you can collect, compile, and present a broad array of information in a narrative form.• Must include a separate title page with the following:o Title of paper in bold font Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.o Student’s nameo Name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)o Course name and numbero Instructor’s nameo Due date• Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance• Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.o For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.• Must use at least two peer reviewed scholarly sources. Be sure to integrate your research rather than simply inserting it.o The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.o See the Writing Center’s Integrating ResearchLinks to an external site. for more information.• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined hereLinks to an external site. and hereLinks to an external site..• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
