1. Normative moral philosophy typically focuses on the determining the right action for a person to perform in a given situation. First, how specifically is Aristotle’s virtue ethics focused slightly differently? Next, Aristotle thought that virtues are traits of character that manifest themselves through habitual activity and that are good for anyone to have. What are some of the virtuous traits to have according to […]

Review the literature relevant to the Course case study: Genocide in Rwanda: Leadership, ethics and organisational ‘failure’ in a post-colonial context.  The case focuses on the organizational factors that played a role in “failing” to prevent genocide in Rwanda.  In particular, it focuses on the interplay between key leaders and geo-political relations.  Examine and illustrate the different frameworks of leadership available to understand the relations […]

As organizations experience greater pressure to ensure profitability in an increasingly competitive environment, this may potentially cause decision makers to compromise their ideals in order to accomplish their goals. Additionally, as values and expectations change, organizations are expected to be better citizens in society. The notion that organizations exist to merely return a profit to their stockholders is fading. Stakeholders range from vendors who supply […]

Setting the Stage for Success Differentiated instruction doesn’t start with teaching; it starts with building relationships that begin with a safe, positive classroom environment. This week you will create a differentiated classroom framework based on a design that was originally constructed to assist teachers in meeting the new Common Core State Standards in an inclusion classroom (Voltz, Sims, Nelson & Bivens, 2005). This framework will […]

In recent years, immigration, health care reform, and fiscal policy have emerged as key issues in U.S. federal policy. There are many sides to each debate, and research is proliferating. Using the Ashford Online Library, identify a scholarly article that answers research questions associated with the debate over immigration, health care reform, or fiscal policy (select one). Apply the principles of critical thinking to the […]

For this assignment, analyze at least three health care practices that create conflicts of interest for the stakeholders involved (e.g., physicians who receive samples from drug representatives). For each practice analyzed, develop and propose one strategy (or strategies) that would eliminate these conflicts. From an ethical standpoint, include your overall recommendations for eliminating conflicts of interests in the three areas that you selected with specific […]

I have an analytical essay that is due this Sunday night.  1000-1500 words.  You are to compare and contrast Plato’s theory of Forms with Aristotle’s theory of Substance.  You will want to carefully read the module notes, review the Phaedo, and the Categories, and feel free to make use of secondary sources to aid your understanding.  Outline the theories of Plato and Aristotle and say which you think is […]

Most studies report the cause of Los Angeles riots of 1992 as a result of racial tension between the African-American community and the whites. The riots resulted in almost $1 billion in property damage, nearly half of it was property owned by Korea Americans. The media, especially Los Angeles Times, played a major role in instigating tension between the African American community and the Korean […]

The cultures and heritage of Mexican Americans and that of Filipino Americans is quite similar in one way or another. The reason behind this is because the two countries were both colonies of Spain, “Spain established colonial control over the people of Philippines in the sixteenth century” (Min, p. 180). Actually, an interesting fact is that the Philippines was colonized by Spain for many years […]

Many parents begin their child’s program search via the Internet. Therefore, your program’s website plays a very important role in communicating a first impression to families. Many prospective parents use the Internet to help them identify possible early childhood programs in their geographic area and then choose which programs they would like to visit or learn more about, based on the information they find online. […]