Describe the concepts or beliefs common to most groups of first-century Judaisms. How was the ideal of Jewish monotheism related to Torah practice and the Temple cult?

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Resource Harris, S. L. (2014). The New Testament: A Student’s Introduction (8th ed.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.betheluniversityonline.net/cps/default.aspx?SectionID=5037&tabid=154#1 1. Define and describe the major literary forms (genres) contained in the New Testament. 2. Which part of the New Testament was written first? Who was the author and when did he write? 3. What evidence do we have of diversity in the early Christian community? What portrait of Jesus was painted in the “fifth gospel” of Thomas? 4. Briefly summarize the formation of the New Testament canon. Why did the early church decide that it needed a Scripture comparable to the Hebrew Bible? Discuss the role events such as the Jewish revolt and the proposals of Marcion in this process. 5. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the King James Bible (Authorized Version) for the modern reader. 6. Describe the concepts or beliefs common to most groups of first-century Judaisms. How was the ideal of Jewish monotheism related to Torah practice and the Temple cult? 7. Describe the role the Zealots played in the Jewish revolt in Rome. What happened to the Jewish state and religion as a result of the revolt? 8. Define the term philosophy, and summarize Plato’s teaching about the immortality of the soul and eternal spirit world. 9. Summarize the achievements of Alexander the Great. After his death, how was Alexander’s empire divided among his successors? 10. After the Romans conquered Palestine, what role did Herod and his successors play in Jewish history? Describe the functions of Roman governors such as Pontius Pilate 11. Why do scholars think that the Gospel writers emphasized their understanding of Jesus’ religious or theological meaning more than the basic historical facts of his life? For what purpose does the author of John’s Gospel say that he composed his account? 12. Why are Matthew, Mark, and Luke called the Synoptic Gospels? Define Synoptic and explain its application to the first three Gospels. 13. According to the Synoptic accounts, what were Jesus’ characteristic modes of teaching? Define the term parables and aphorism, and give examples of each. 14. Describe some of the scholarly methods used to study the Gospels. Define these scholarly terms, and explain how each functions in analyzing a document: historical criticism, literary criticism, and narrative criticism. 15. Summarize the Greisbach theory. How does it differ from the two-document theory?

Compare the colonial experiments in the north, south, and middle Atlantic colonies in North America?

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The New World Paper instructions: Support all answers with citations and references. Citations and bibliographic references should be in the University of Chicago/Turabian style. For works in history, foot-notes or end-notes are required. (Avoid social science parenthetical citations).  When in doubt, cite your sources of information.  Work to write clear and flowing essays with smooth transitions from point to point.  The instructor encourages the use of outside sources but does not require it. Please answer or discuss ONE or more of the following: 1. Imagine a prominent historian of the early modern period saying “we should consider 1492 as a revolutionary new starting point in history.” Why revolutionary? Explain why this might be true, giving details, facts, and events for support. 2. How did New World societies view themselves and their relationships with other tribes, nature, or the world? How did they view the Europeans who arrived after 1492? Discuss. 3. How did Old World societies view themselves and their relationships with other nations, nature, or the world?  Why did the European Atlantic states (Portugal, Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands, among others) seek to trade, voyage, and discover? How did they view the natives of the New World? Explain. 4. Alfred Crosby called the meeting of the Old and the New Worlds “the Columbian Exchange.” What happened when the two worlds encountered each other?  What types of exchanges occurred? Give examples. 5. How would one compare and contrast the different European colonial experiments in the New World?  Demographically?  Politically?  Social organization?  Relations with the metropolitan center (home country)?  Economically?  (Examine the Spanish, French, and British efforts, or others). 6.  Compare and contrast the experience of the various British New World colonies?  Compare the colonial experiments in the north, south, and middle Atlantic colonies in North America?  How did these compare with the British Caribbean settlements?  (You may use some of the same factors noted in the first question). 7.  Did geography and climate contribute to the different development paths of these colonies?  Explain. 8.  Did religion play a role in the settlement of both the European colonies generally, and the British colonies specifically?  Explain, giving examples. 9.  After answering one of the questions above, do you have any questions or issues to discuss with the class? Please post for your colleagues to consider and answer.

Differentiate between the independent contractor and an employee.

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Week 1 quiz Question 1.In Douglas Schultz v. Capital International Security, Incorporated, were the five plaintiffs independent contractors or employees? Did the employers have control over the actions of the plaintiffs or were the plaintiffs allowed to manage and use their own discretion over their actions? Who provided the tools of the trade in this action? Were the agents work actions scripted or left to their best judgment? Question 2.What are the six primary protected classifications protected against discrimination by Title VII and enforced by the EEOC? Where in employment discrimination actions is it easiest for a violation of discrimination to occur? May employers select prospective employees from a select pool if that pool clearly is discriminatory to one of the protected classes? May employers express a preference for a particular protected class member is the advertising and hiring process? Question 3. Differentiate between the independent contractor and an employee. What test and what factors come into consideration in making this determination? Question 4.In Caring Hearts Personal Home Services, Inc. v. Delores Hobley, did the court allow a non-compete contract to be enforceable against an independent contractor as well as against an employee? Did the Caring Hearts agency employ both independent contractors and employees? Are geographical limitations allowed in non-compete contracts? May a period of time of limiting employment in excess of one year be allowed to stand in a non-compete agreement? What reasons exist, if any, to disallow independent contractors to be restricted in the same manner as an employee in the enforceability of a non-compete agreement? Question 5. As set forth in Jamie Evans v. Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars may an unpaid intern be entitled to a tort claim equal to that of an employee who suffered the same harm? Specifically, may it be the case that an employer may be held liable for negligent actions in hearing the tort offender? May a high corporate officer be held liable if only for failing to act reasonably? Week 2 quiz Question 1.What dangers, if any exists, where an employer has insisted upon an arbitration clause in an employment agreement that specifies that “any and all claims arising out of the employment shall be resolved by mandatory arbitration”? Consider the courts’ opinions in EEOC v. Waffle House and Circuit City v. Saint Clair Adams in your answers. Question 2.What is the theory of Constructive Discharge of Employment? How does it differ in kind and in meaning from Actual Discharge of Employment? Question 3.As demonstrated in Avery Foster v. Federal Express, when and under what circumstances may an employee handbook constitute an employment contract rather than an employment at will circumstance? Question 4. When and under what circumstances may employers monitor employee’s emails? Question 5.What is a “whistleblower act”? What federal act now primarily governs whistleblower actions? What is the theoretical purpose of such an act? Week 3 quiz Question 1. Question : Can Wal-Mart stop all African American male customers each time they exit the store to check their packages? Yes, in a high crime area. Yes, but only if they stop all male customers regardless of race. Both A and B. neither A nor B. Question 2. Question : Which of the following are covered under Title VII? Government Employment agencies Labor unions All of the above None of the above Question 3. Question : In the University of Michigan case, which school established criteria that was acceptable? the College of Arts and Sciences. the Law School. both A and B. neither A nor B. Question 4.To effectuate the Brown v. Board of Ed. decision, what was required? Integrated public housing Integrated public schools Busing All of the above Question 5.When a Pakistan male brings a case based on race, he often couples this allegation with one based on: national origin. religion. color. all of the above. week 4 quiz 1.The Equal Pay Act does not prohibit differences for: merit. seniority. quantity of work. all of the above. A and C only. Question 2.Sex plus discrimination can involve gender plus: homosexual lifestyle. small children. elderly parents. all of the above. B and C only. Question 3.Employers may regulate: length of hair. facial hair. clothing attire. all of the above. none of the above. Question 4.The Equal Pay Act is an amendment to: Civil Rights Act. FLSA. Minimum Wage Act. NLRA. none of the above. Question 5.A woman who is employed in a club for teenage girls can be terminated because she was single and pregnant. This is: permissible under the at-will doctrine. a BFOQ. pregnancy discrimination. none of the above. A and B only. Week 5 quiz Question 1.Define the Bona Fide Occupational Qualification allowed under Title VII? Are grooming and clothing requirement of a religious practice protected under Title VII? How does the freedom of association right factor into Title VII? Question 2.In James Patterson and Lisa M. Coffey v. Indiana Newspapers, what was the defense’s position with regard to Mr. Patterson? What class, if any, were Mr. Patterson and Ms.Coffey asserting as a protected class deserving of protection? Question 3.May employers institute an English-Only Rule in the workplace? Does Title VII consider verbal harassment in the workplace concerning national origin enough to be an actionable suit in a court complaint? Question 4.Is it the case that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects homosexual employees, or potential homosexual employees, who may be discriminated in the workplace? Is sexual orientation a protected class? What happens when an employer has an express policy against such discrimination? Does this enhance rights? Question 5.In Jimmie Beall v. London City School District Board of Education how did the court defined the notion of “pretext” within the context of a discrimination claim? What action may an employer take where there exists a legitimate non-discriminatory reason for an employment termination along with an unlawful discriminatory motive?

What is the difference in your mind, and in your common usage, between a perception, a generalization and a stereotype?

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Unit 1 discussion Please answer the following: Do you think business ethics have changed over the past 20 years? As well, please introduce yourself to your classmates and tell us a bit about yourself. Each of you should feel free to express his or her opinions about class and Discussion Board material in this forum, and I ask that each of you respect differing perspectives. This is an interesting class with thought-provoking material and I look forward to your contributions. Please take a moment to review the Discussion Board Grading Rubric so you are familiar with how you are graded, so you can earn maximum points. As well, a sample excellent post is located in the Announcements of this course. In summary, though please review the Rubric itself, your posts most demonstrate: Clearly evident effort Clearly expressed idea Support for your ideas (i.e. reference to outside material) an intent to stimulate further discussion Unit 2 discussion Are some ethical values or principles relative to one’s own culture, religion or personal opinion? Are some ethical values not culturally relevant? What makes them relevant? Unit 3 discussion What is the difference in your mind, and in your common usage, between a perception, a generalization and a stereotype? Please give an example of each. Are each or all consistently unethical judgments or are they sometimes or always ethically justified in their use and implementation? Under what conditions? Unit 4 discussion You have been asked to join the Board of a large corporation. What are some of the first questions that you should ask, what are the answers that you are seeking? Unit 5 discussion Now that you have an understanding of corporate culture, and the variables that impact it, how would you characterize an ethically effective culture – one that would effectively lead to a profitable and valuable long-term sustainability for the firm? Unit 6 discussion Are some products too dangerous to be marketed in any circumstance? What regulations, if any, would you place on marketing cigarettes? Handguns? Prescription drugs? Unit 7 discussion What kind of organization would you like to work for? What would be the best? What would be most realistic? Think about its structure, physical environment, lines of communication, treatment of employees, recruitment and promotion practices, policy towards the community, and so on. Consider also, however, what you lose because of some of the benefits (for example, if a company contributes financially to the community or offers more benefits for employees, there might be less money for raises). Unit 8 discussion Did this course meet your expectations? What did you like the best about this course? What suggestions can you offer to improve this course? Unit I Essay For this assignment, you will watch a series of short video segments from the film Business Ethics: A 21st-Century Perspective. In combination with the assigned reading, provide a response to the questions that follow. In order to access the video segments, you must first log into the myCSU Student Portal and access the Films On Demand database within the CSU Online Library. Daly, F., White, T., & Vogel, D. (Writers). (2000). Business ethics: A 21st-century perspective [Video file]. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?auth=CAS&url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx? wID=273866&xtid=10685 After locating the video, complete the steps below: ? Watch the video segment titled “Business Problems/Ethics.” How does the globalization of business affect how you would analyze the ethical issues surrounding the use of child labor around the world? ? Watch the video segments titled “Temptations vs. Ethical Dilemmas” and “Resolution Principles.” Discuss the difference between a temptation and an ethical dilemma in the context of an experience you have had, and describe how you resolved the matter. ? Watch the video segment titled “Future Business Dilemmas.” Identify and discuss an issue confronting 21st century businesses today, and explain how you would analyze and resolve the issue. For example, what questions and/or research would you employ, and on what basis would you make your determination? The Unit I Essay should be at least 500 words in length, double-spaced, and written in Times New Roman, 12-point font. Be sure to cite and reference all paraphrased and quoted material using APA style. Information about accessing the Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit II Article Critique From the CSU Online Library, choose an article within either the ABI/INFORM Collection database or the Business Source Complete database on the topic of the ethics of drug testing in the employment setting. After reading the article, write a 500-word article critique by addressing each of the following items: ? Briefly introduce and summarize the article. ? Do the author’s arguments support his or her main point? ? What evidence supports the main point? ? How could the topic of this article apply to your personal or professional life? ? How could the topic apply to an organization you have observed? ? How would you explain the role of leadership in corporate culture, and how would you describe leadership styles and how they affect ethical decision-making? ? Are there any inherent unethical practices with drug testing, though it is technically legal? ? What conclusions can you draw about the ethical issues facing business leaders? The Unit II Article Critique should be at least 500 words in length, double-spaced, and written in Times New Roman, 12- point font. Information about accessing the Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit III Project This assignment provides you with an opportunity to create a code of ethics for you and your family, as well as to explain the strategies and thought processes that went into developing the code. First, create an original code of ethics for your family by thinking about your family as an organization. In your code of ethics, please include the following items: ? guiding principles, ? purpose of the code, ? core values, ? training and education (How will you train and educate others about the code?), ? definitions, ? who it covers, ? mission statement, and ? other pertinent elements you feel necessary to have a comprehensive code of ethics. The next part of this assignment involves an evaluation, where you describe the thought process behind the code of ethics that you prepared. For the evaluation part of this assignment, draft an essay to include the following items: ? Identify the key roles of those who have a vested interest in the ethical behavior that your code defines. ? Explain the strategies and thought processes that you used to formulate the code. ? Explain how you would strategically implement and communicate the code to others in the organization. ? Explain how you will monitor the practice of ethical decision-making. ? Provided that laws exist and have been enacted for resolving conflict, why do we also need a code of ethics? In the process of writing your code, you must research the topic of codes of ethics and incorporate at least two articles, no older than five years. Your code and evaluation must be at least 1,000 words. Format the code as you like; however, be sure it is professional and legible. Format the evaluation part of the assignment by using APA Style. Save both parts in one Word document, and submit it in Blackboard for grading. Information about accessing the Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit IV PowerPoint Presentation Create a 5- to 6-slide PowerPoint presentation that explores professional ethics and responsibilities. You can use information from the CSU Online Library or other reliable sources. (Note: Websites such as Wikipedia are not acceptable academic sources.) You may use the slide notes function to explain slide contents as necessary. In your presentation, address the following topics: BBA 4751, Business Ethics 4 ? professional ethics and responsibilities of intermediaries; ? professional ethics, responsibilities, and loyalty of managers; and ? professional ethics and responsibilities of employees to the community. In addition to the information on professional ethics and responsibilities, provide at least one example of each topic above. Cite your sources, and create a reference slide using proper APA formatting. The title and reference slides are not included in the slide count. Information about accessing the Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit V Scholarly Activity This assignment involves relating ethical behaviors in high-profile events, as well as examining regulatory and sustainability market approaches to business’s environmental responsibilities. Read each of the following questions before answering each one within a Word document. 1. Based on the response to Hurricane Katrina, what is the relationship between inefficiency and ethical behavior for leaders? How could the response to the Hurricane Katrina disaster have been more effective, and thus more ethical? Your response must be at least 200 words. 2. In considering the BP Oil Spill, what circumstances would ethically justify a government or private company in restricting information made available to the public during a disaster? At what point might other companies have an ethical right to intervene regarding environmental disasters? Your response must be at least 200 words. In the Word document, list your answers one after the other. Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double-spacing. There is no need to include a title page nor a references page. You are not required to perform research for this assignment; however, if you choose to perform research to answer these questions, use APA style to format your in- text and reference citations. Information about accessing the Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. Unit VI Case Study For this assignment, you will read a case and answer a series of questions concerning an analysis of ethical considerations governing marketing practices, as leaders are responsible for such endeavors. Begin by reading the following case, which can be located within the Business Source Complete database of the CSU Online Library. Datamonitor. (2010, July). Ambush marketing case study: Successfully leveraging high-profile events to raise brand profile. Then, draft a two-page paper by addressing each of the following items: ?