he Discussion Board is part of the core of online learning. The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow you to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the Discussion Board question. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires your active participation with classmates and your instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Students are highly encouraged to […]

Students will resolve case studies from each chapter (depending on the number of students enrolled in the class), which will be analyzed and solved in groups in a corresponding report and presented in a Group Project Recording using ADOBE CONNECT.  The objective of this assignment is to apply concepts in the chapter to real life situations/companies; because of this, neither the report nor the presentation […]

There are two types of retirement accounts that allow individuals to save for their future: The Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) – that could be either traditional or Roth- and the 401(k) plan. The first one -IRA- is self-sponsored, this means that there is no need for employers to save for the future, and one can pick between a traditional or Roth IRAs depending on when […]

You will be responsible for posting to the Canvas Discussion Board four examples of data visualization being used “in the wild.” This can come from a news source, social media, think tank report, YouTube commercial, academic article, or virtually any other source that has some relevance to your life. Your assignment is to post a link to the source and critically reflect on the visualization […]

 Given the severe shortage of trained medical personnel, especially in rural areas of low-resource countries, many medical anthropologists have suggested incorporating traditional healers into health care and health education initiatives. However, this idea has been controversial. Review the Steinglass article and think about the various of sides of this debate. Should traditional healers be actively incorporated into our response to the HIV/AIDS crisis? Develop a […]

 A complete study of the brain and how it learns includes an understanding of brain function, anatomy, and stages of cognitive development. Knowing how the brain processes information allows educators to make informed instructional decisions to help learners construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop thinking processes by utilizing the functions of the brain. Based on your readings of Topic 1 resources, create an annotated list […]

 The individual project consists of a comprehensive environmental analysis of a business organization in Toronto. You will select a small business around you (pizza/boutique/restaurant) and make field trips to observe and examine the elements of the business environment for this particular business. You may also conduct a brief interview with the store owner and/or employees to inquire about relevant information in more detail. You will […]

Your company is experiencing decline in business because of competition. Your manager thinks they may be able to turn the company around if they can get help from an IT professional on E-Commerce and Mobile Technologies. Assume your company is a traditional retail entity similar to Sears, Macy’s or K-Mart, suggest ways your company can use E-Commerce and Mobile Technologies to increase its visibility and […]

W.A. #5: Aristippus or Epicurus? (worth 2 points) – Due by 3/25/2021.Aristippus points out that the future is uncertain.  Thus, he advises individuals to live in the moment.  You ought to try to pack as much intense, immediate, physical pleasure into your life as quickly as possible.  He also recommends enjoying thrills and excitement. Live life to the fullest so that you will have made […]

 Cultural differences, while difficult to observe and measure, are obviously very important. Failure to appreciate and account for them can lead to embarrassing blunders, strain relationships, and drag down business performance. While some organizations are able to make cultural diversity a source of advantage, others do not.  Identify a recent situation in the news in which an organization failed to take into account the various […]