task 1

 1. Discuss some of the protected characteristics covered by equal employment opportunity laws and why they are important in today’s employment setting. 300 words.
2. If you became the new manager at a restaurant with high employee turnover, what actions would you take to increase retention of employees? 300 words
3. Read the short explanation of the 4 basic types of economies. Research two of these types further. Locate one journal article for each of your two chosen economic types. You need to focus on the Abstract, Introduction, Results, and Conclusion. For our purposes, you are not expected to fully understand the Data and Methodology.Summarize these journal articles. Please use your own words. No copy-and-paste. Cite your sources. 300 words
4.Read the two articles below that discuss why fuel prices fluctuate. Research two of these types further. Locate two JOURNAL articles which discuss this topic further. You need to focus on the Abstract, Introduction, Results, and Conclusion. For our purposes, you are not expected to fully understand the Data and Methodology. Summarize these journal articles. Please use your own words. No copy-and-paste. Cite your sources. 300 words
5.Your state has a forthcoming referendum concerning no smoking in public places including bars and restaurants. Follow the ten steps on page 137 on negotiation planning. A 300 word response must be posted to the discussion forum.
6. Understanding the Flow of Negotiations: Stages and Phases A.  The typical steps or flow in a negotiation can be found in the phase models of negotiation: