Socialization

Purpose

The primary goal of this exercise is to apply your developing sociological knowledge and skills to the analysis of the process of socialization.

Writing Expectations

This should be 4-6 pages long, double-spaced, 12pt font (arial or times new roman), with 1″ margins.

Instructions:

Describe and analyze the process of socialization. Begin with responding to the question Who Am I? In your description, make sure to incorporate the concepts we have addressed in the course, such as roles, statuses, group membership, etc.  Your response to this question should be at least 1+ page in length.  Next, analyze at least 4 agents of socialization that have affected your development as an individual, focusing on childhood socialization into adulthood.  Consider, for example, the ways in which the family, religion, media, peers, and education have influenced your development, opportunities, and life choices. Your analysis of the process of socialization should be 3+ pages in length and incorporate at least 4 sociological concepts or theories covered in this course (hint: sociological concepts should be clearly identified and then applied.  You are encouraged to use and cite sources here.  Any paraphrasing or direct quotes used from another source should include APA formatted in-text citations and a full reference at the end of the essay.  Examples of related concepts and theories include the self, moral development, nature and nurture, and resocialization).

Tm

 You must respond to at least one other students posting. Your response must either include another risk that youve identified based on their narrative and an explanation for your answer, or a suggestion on how a specific risk identified in their posting might be mitigated or eliminated. Your response cannot be only an agree/disagree type posting. You must be specific in your answers. While not required, it is helpful to include examples from your own work experience for clarity and understanding. 

Women in the late 19th and early 20th century

Using four primary sources from the list below, answer the following question(s):
How do these documents and their authors reflect the New Woman of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries? What types of freedoms did women demand in these years? Some secondary sources allowed for background information. Please make sure the content is in line with the rubric. Thank you.

Week 5 MGT 498

 

Assignment Content

  1. Review the and your strategic management research journal entries from Weeks 14.

    Create a 10-slide presentation for Caterpillar Inc. leadership in which you summarize your key findings, propose recommendations, and provide rationale for your recommendations. 

    Respond to the following prompts: 

    • Summarize your evaluation of the alignment between what Caterpillar Inc. is currently doing and their mission, vision, or values statement. Would you propose any changes to Caterpillar Inc.’s mission, vision or values statements? Why or why not? (Refer to Wk 1, Bullet #4.)
    • Summarize your assessment of whether Caterpillar Inc. is leveraging the appropriate value and cost drivers for their business strategy. Would you propose any changes? Why or why not? (Refer to Wk 2, Bullet #3.)
    • Summarize your analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of Caterpillar Incs competitive advantages. Based on your analysis would you propose any changes? Why or why not? (Refer to Wk 2, Bullet #4.)
    • Summarize your assessment of whether Caterpillar Inc. is using the appropriate measures to verify its strategic effectiveness. Based on your analysis would you propose any changes? Why or why not? (Refer to Wk 3, Bullet #1.)
    • Summarize your evaluation of Caterpillar Inc.s competitive position and how they have responded to shifts in the external and internal environments. Would you propose any changes in how Caterpillar Inc. responds to shifts in the external and internal environments? Why or why not? (Refer to Wk 3, Bullet #5.)
    • Summarize your evaluation of how mergers and acquisitions in the past 5 years have contributed to Caterpillar Inc.s performance. Would you propose that Caterpillar Inc. pursue mergers and acquisitions in the future? Why or why not? (Wk 4, Bullet #2.)
    • Summarize your assessment of Caterpillar Inc.s global strategy. Based on your assessment would you propose any changes? Why or why not? (Refer to Wk 4, Bullet #3.)
    • Include relevant media and visual aids on each slide of your presentation.
    • Use Speaker notes to communicate your response to each of the above prompts including citations.