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Discuss if dispute was resolved; if not, what are potential resolutions

Collective Bargaining Dispute Select a specific collective bargaining dispute or strike that happened at least in the last 8 years and answer the following questions. -Nature of dispute -Underlying causes of dispute -Economic issue/ ethical pressures used to prevail in the dispute -Discuss any evidence of illegal or unethical conduct if any -Discuss if dispute […]

What is Amy and Penny’s opportunity cost of producing one meal (in terms of baskets given up)?

PART 1. Gains from trade [36 points] Suppose Amy and Penny are housemates and there are two chores that need to be completed: cooking meals and laundry. Assume the hours needed to cook a meal or finish a basket of laundry are different for Amy and Penny and are described in the table below. 1 […]

What do you think will be discovered or learned in astronomy or witnessed in your lifetime?

After watching the two videos below, express your thoughts below about anything which has inspired or fascinated you in these videos, or from any of the material in this course. What do you think will be discovered or learned in astronomy or witnessed in your lifetime? https://xkcd.com/1248/ https://erikwernquist.com/wanderers/

What are the effects on families in a gendered society such as ours?

Gender 1. How specifically are you currently ‘doing gender’? (e.g. dress, products used, hair, appearance, etc.). 2. How did you prepare for the day in a gendered manner? 3.What are the effects on families in a gendered society such as ours? (e.g. division of labor, sexual regulation and so forth). 4. How does gender factor […]

Which paradigm do you think is most represented in your film/TV show? Explain.

Pick a film or TV Show Provide a short summary (2-3 paragraphs) of your film/TV show (What is the video about? Clarity is important) Separately, explain how Strain Theory, Differential Association, Control Theory, and Shaming Theory would view/interpret your film/TV show. Thoroughly explain using sociological concepts/terms. (One paragraph for each theory). Which paradigm do you […]

How can understanding an organization as a system help an organization make the best and most fair use of personnel while adapting to changes in the external environment?

Question Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words each. They will be run thru a plagiarism checker. Let’s put on our trainer hats and compose a brief training script on critical concepts in personnel psychology. Select 1 of the following questions. Post a response of at least 175 words. Make sure you […]

How would someone using a feminist theoretical perspective explain deviance?

1. Referencing Merton’s Strain Theory, do you feel the “American Dream” leads to strain? How? 2. According to labeling theory, in what ways might the labeling of deviance encourage further deviance? 3. How might one argue, from a conflict perspective, that most states still banning marijuana use are not necessarily a reflection of the opinions […]