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The text should be handed in, printed and stapled, following a Microsoft Word format, a letter size twelve (12) and a spacing of one and a half (1.5) between sentences (or line spacing in the paragraph options). The extension of the work should not be less than three (3) pages or greater than five (5) pages of content…. The written essay should be a product that reflects your understanding and interpretation (substantiated with arguments, evidence and reasoning, expressed in a clear, consistent, and accurate matter) of the assigned readings( I WILL PROVIDE THEM) Do not use Internet sources and limit yourself to the assigned texts, the discussion in class and your own argumentative capabilities. DUE PREFERABLY ON SEPTEMBER 30, IF NOT OCTOBER 1ST NO LATER THAN 6AM. 

 

 

Instructions:

To understand the validity of an instrument we must critically assess the core concepts that supposedly are being defined, measured and applied in a psychometric test. Having that in mind we have, during the second unit, critically revised the concept of “Intelligence” since the beginnings of “mental tests”, in the late XIX century, until the more recent theories of Intelligence developed in late XX century (specially during the 1980s and 1990s). For that reason the purpose of the this test is to elaborate a single essay that discusses the following:

 

1. How certain interpretations of the concept of evolution influenced the instrumentation and measurement of “Intelligence” in the “Nature vs. Nurture” debate at the end of the XIX century and the beginning of the XX century.

 

2. The problems and limitations regarding how “Intelligence” has been measured, defined and applied. 3. How recent theories, specially Robert Sternberg’s and Howard Gardner’s theories, have tried to solve some of these problems and limitations. It is advisable that you take into account the following “guidelines” when elaborating your discussion:

 

1. Take into consideration the historical overview regarding the theory of evolution and individual differences as discussed in class and on Hergenhahn and Hanley’s (2014) text. It also advisable to look at Sternberg’s (2003) historical revision of some of the theories of Intelligence.

 

2. Focus on one of the recent theories, either Sternberg’s or Gardner’s, giving examples on how they prove that “Intelligence” cannot be reduced to what usual and traditional psychometric tests measure.

 

3. Use at least two (2) of the assigned texts. Limit yourself to said texts and the discussion in class. Assigned texts (in the order they were assigned). Hergenhahn, B.R. & Henley, T.B. (2014). Evolution and Individual Differences. In B.R. 1. Hergenhahn & Tracy B. Henley, An Introduction to the History of Psychology (279- 319). Belmont: Wadsworth. Sternberg, R. (2003). Intelligence. In Donald K. Freedheim & Irving B. Weiner, Handbook of Psychology: Volume I, History of Psychology (135-156). New Jersey: Wiley & Sons. Sternberg, R. (2009). The Theory of a Successful Intelligence. In James C. Kaufman & Elena L. Grigorenko (Eds.), The Essential Sternberg (71-101). New York: Springer. Gardner, H. (1989). Multiple Intelligences Go to School: Educational Implication of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Educational Researcher 18 (8): 4-10. Gardner, H. (1995). Reflections on Multiple Intelligences: Myths and Messages. The Phi Delta Kappan 77 (3): 200-203, 206-209

Preparing to Communicate

When change is imminent in an organization, there are specific steps that must be taken to develop the proper communication procedures and guidelines for the change process. Assume that you have been assigned the role of “toxic handler.” In your paper:

Describe the toxic handler concept.
Explain how you will prepare to effectively handle the role.
Discuss what you consider to be your biggest challenges. (Be sure to provide potential solutions).

Your paper should be three to four pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, and it must include in-text citations and references for at least two scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the course text.

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Seven to ten well-developed paragraphs in which you present the body of your paper; One to three summary paragraphs where you summarize the findings of your paper; One to three “practical implications” paragraphs in which you describe the importance of this research for the field of psychology as well as for the improvement of humans in general; One or more “directions for future research” paragraphs

Assignment 3: Organizational Assessment

Scenario

As the human resources (HR) manager for a public organization, you are conducting a New Hire Orientation session for all new employees. As research for your orientation, you are writing a report about the functions of the organization, its strengths and weaknesses, and its mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

Instructions

1. Choose a public organization, such as Target, McDonalds, Apple, etc., as the basis for this assignment. Be sure to choose an organization where the information needed to complete this assignment is publicly available and is easily accessible.
2. Using research from at least three sources, develop a report that accomplishes the following tasks:
   • Identify the company’s mission statement, vision statement, goals, objectives, and tactical plans.
   • Explain how each of the four functions of management impacts the organization’s goals and objectives.
   • Discuss the ethical implications of the organization’s policies and strategies with respect to market expansion, human capital management, and the environment.
   • Conduct an internal and external assessment of the organization:
     • Identify the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats using SWOT analysis.
     • Illustrate the organization’s product portfolio using a BCG Matrix.
     • Analyze the internal and external environments using environmental scanning. Assess the organizational structure; the relationships and interactions among employees, management, and shareholders; market competitors; as well as the industry, national, and macro environments.

Support your responses using scholarly research from the Argosy University online library resources.

Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Your response should demonstrate ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Write a 5–7-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

By Wednesday, October 7, 2015, deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox.

Seven to ten well-developed paragraphs in which you present the body of your paper; One to three summary paragraphs where you summarize the findings of your paper; One to three “practical implications” paragraphs in which you describe the importance of this research for the field of psychology as well as for the improvement of humans in general; One or more “directions for future research” paragraphs

The Final Paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading assignments as well as the discussion points. The purpose of this assignment is to integrate the concepts studied in this course into a cohesive and comprehensive paper.

The Final Paper will be titled “An Integrated Marketing Strategy for ____.” You will fill in the blank with an existing or a new brand name of your choice. The goal of the paper is to integrate theories and concepts from the textbook and readings into your own ideas to create specific marketing ideas to promote the brand (good or service) with a particular target market. Refer to the previous assignments completed in this course for insight on how to develop your Final Paper. You must

1. Provide an Overview/Executive Summary of the marketing strategy.
2. Describe the good or service and desired brand image.
3. Describe the target market, including buyer motivations, demographics, and psychographics.
4. Describe the overall marketing strategy, including positioning strategy versus competitors.
5. Describe a promotions and advertising campaign that includes a description of one advertisement.
6. Recommend and describe a Public Relations campaign.
7. Describe the use of an Internet marketing campaign, including web site and use of email.
8. Describe a direct marketing campaign, including Customer Relationship Management.

The paper

• Must be 6 to 8 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course text, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University library.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

 

The course text is:

Ogden, J. R., & Ogden, D. T. (2014). Integrated marketing communications: Advertising, public relations, and more. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

This text is a Constellation™ course digital materials (CDM) title.

Organization:

1. Describe the mission and purpose of the organization. 2. Who started the organization? Describe him or her (only if applicable). 3. What changes have occurred in society based upon the work of the organization? 4. What, if any, influence has the organization had?

Person:

1. Describe his or her lifestyle. 2. Discuss what led him or her to become an advocate for those in lower social standing.

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3. What do you believe we can take away from this person and apply today? 4. Did his or her advocacy invoke a change? Have others followed in his or her footsteps? 5. What, if any, influence has the person had on others