PS320V Assignment 8

Assignment 8

PS320 History and Systems of Psychology

Directions:  Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.  Sources must be cited in APA format.  Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

 

This assignment requires you to write essays in response to each of the following:

 

1. Respecting evolution, compare and contrast the perspectives of Charles Darwin and Herbert Spencer. 

 

2. Outline Chomsky's Influence on Behaviorism and Psycholinguistics. 

 

3. Describe and explain Witmer's contribution to the field of clinical psychology.

 

 

PS320 Assignment 04

Assignment 4

PS320 History and Systems of Psychology

Directions:  Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.  Sources must be cited in APA format.  Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

 

This assignment requires you to write essays in response to all of the following:

 

1.  In your own words, describe the influence of William of Ockham on the history of psychology.

 

2.  Provide an overview of Thomas Hobbes's laws of social life. 

 

3.  In a summary fashion, describe the romantic revolt, including its effects on psychology.

 

POSC292 Week 1 Internet Activity 1

The work of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) is frequently cited as the inspiration for realist thinking in International Relations. Learn about Machiavelli's life and times.   Then read excerpts from his famous primer on ruling, The Prince. Read the condensed version of chapters 12-24 especially carefully. If you are interested, you can also read the longer version of the Prince.

Answer the following questions about what you have read:

1. How does Machiavelli view human nature? Does he believe people are essentially good and honest or bad and deceitful? How does his view influence his advice? Give specific examples to support your answer.
2.  What is Machiavelli's position on whether it is better for a leader to be feared or loved? Why?
3.  How does Machiavelli feel about the need to maintain armed forces and the use of war as an instrument of foreign policy?
4. Does Machiavelli still offer valuable advice or insight that present-day leaders can use or are his views no longer relevant in today's world? Give examples.

 

MGT312T Week 3 Apply Exercise

Question 1

Arrow Furniture is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of high-end furniture located in North Carolina. The furniture industry has suffered from foreign competition over recent years. Nationwide, there have been massive layoffs and several large companies have closed. Arrow's workers are feeling these pressures and have begun displaying counterproductive behaviors. The HR manager recently told Mary Baker, the family member serving as CEO, that employees are threatening to unionize if they don't get higher pay and more job security. Mary is upset by this comment because the family has supported employees with decent salaries and health benefits. Higher wages are the last thing the company needs if they are to remain competitive. 

The Baker family wants to turn things around. They know they will have to be more competitive price-wise. This might be achieved by finding cheaper suppliers, lowering employee labor costs, or increasing productivity. That said, the Baker's strongly believe that it is important to "take care of their people," many of whom are lifelong employees.

A global car manufacturer is going to open a new facility in the community. It is likely the company will offer higher salaries and better benefits than offered by Arrow Furniture. The firm is known to offer such benefits in an attempt to reduce the need for a union. Jobs at this plant will be more technically advanced than those at Arrow and the company is offering job training to those who are interested. 

The Bakers are aware that the nature of work at Arrow results in moderate levels of hygiene factors and low motivators.

Using the 3-Step Problem-Solving Approach and the Organizing Framework, what should the Bakers do to motivate their employees and get support for the company's future plans?

 

Question 2

Review the following conversation:

Marcy:  Dana, can I talk to you for a couple of minutes? We've been roommates for two years and I think I have a time management problem. I just don't get enough done in a day. What do you think?

Dana:  Tell me more. How did you decide that you have a problem?

Marcy:  I never get everything done on my to-do list. The more I get done, the more I end up adding to the list. 

Dana:  What would solving the problem look like to you?

Marcy:  Well, I'd get everything done on my list.

Dana:  Is that realistic?

Marcy:  It's not, but what else am I going to do?

Dana:  What else can you do that will help? Can you work with an advisor? Use a scheduling program?

This is an example of coaching. Describe the process of coaching and explain why is it important for managers to be effective coaches.

 

 

 

MGT312T Week 2 Discussion

What is emotional intelligence (EI)? How can EI help a manager be (more)effective?

MGT312T Week 1 Discussion

Identify an ethical problem that you have or are facing at work. Apply the 3-Step Problem-Solving Approach to resolve this dilemma. Do you find this approach to be effective in solving the ethical problem? Why or why not?

MGT312T Week 1 Apply Exercise With tip will get 100 PERCENT

Note:I got question 6 and 7 incorrect. I have marked incorrect options. So, you have only 2 options to choose from. As you have two attempts, you will certainly score 100 percent as one of two options of both questions are correct.

Question 1
This is a scenario, not question.
Assume you are a nursing director for a nursing home. You've been working at your facility for a few short months when you learn the company that owns the home has been improperly overbilling Medicare for the care and services provided to your residents. You bring this to the attention of the company's managers, but they do nothing. You then notify the appropriate authorities (becoming a whistle-blower) and, dismayed by the fraud and other problems, you quit.

Question 2
Why are ethics considered so important when studying organizational behavior?
    Unethical behavior makes it easy to influence others and conduct business.
    Unethical behavior can ensure loyalty, which helps the performance of individuals and teams
    You will be confronted with ethical challenges at all levels of organizations and throughout your career
    Unethical acts are not illegal and can benefit the company

Question 3
The contingency approach suggests that
    there is one best way to manage
    OB theories apply to all situations
    a manager needs to learn a set of hard-and-fast rules
    the best answer depends on the situation

Question 4
Overcharging Medicare for care and services provided to patients is an example of ______ behavior
    rational
    unbiased
    unethical
    illegal
    organizational

Question 5
Ethics is primarily concerned with
    right and wrong
    legal and illegal
    moral and immoral
    religious and nonreligious

Question 6
In an ethical dilemma such as the one presented above
    there are two choices, neither of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable manner
    there are two choices, either of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable manner
there are two choices, one of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable manner(Incorrect)
    there is only one choice(Incorrect)

Question 7
In the case above, this presents a(n) _____

ethical dilemma(Incorrect)
    desired outcome (Incorrect)
    systematic approach
    goal

Question 8
The case above represents an extreme example of unethical and illegal conduct. These are the exception in the business community. Which of the following statements about this behavior is false?
    Very few unethical acts are also illegal
    Most unethical acts are not punished in any way
    Even if illegal, few of these acts are prosecuted
You can rely on the legal system to manage or assure ethical conduct at work

Question 9
Problem solving and critical thinking are ______ because they use logic and reasoning to develop and evaluate options

    technical skills
    soft skills
    common sense
    hard skills