Sociological Methods 311

Consider the current change in individual behavior in response to Coronavirus.

Answer the following questions (about 500 words):

1. What is a theory that could explain the change in behavior?

2. What is a method that you could use to test the theory?

Strategy Case Memo

The basic assignment is writing a case memo the way its shown in the template EXACTLY.  Nothing from the internet can be taken. all that is needed is the Marine Harvest case study and the template to answer it. I have attached the rubric, the template and an example case study and its case memo assignment already done.

one of the main things for this memo is following the format and template strictly. the exhibit needs to include the decision matrix which needs to be made as well. an example of it is given in the example case and its example case memo.

the exhibits should be worth atleast 3 pages and when using anything from the exhibit it only has to be mentioned in the case memo which exhibit you are choosing to refer to and why, so on and so forth. the case that has to be used for this assignment is called MARINE HARVEST which i have attached in the additonal materials. I have also provided the grading rubric, how to write a case memo, the template that needs to be followed and an example case study and its case memo already done. This is a strategy class hence some strategic terms would be needed. Also the case memo has to be super to the point and recommendations cant be opinions hence you cant say “i believe” or “In my opinion”. This is a very formal paper. Which has to be 1100 words of writing and then 3 pages of exhibits.

Pandemic

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Instructions
It has now been almost two weeks since the World Health Organization declared the global COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. While most of you were in Charleston at this time, I imagine several of you have since traveled for spring break and/or returned home following the College’s announcement that we would be moving to an online environment in light of this public health crisis.

Please write a 2-3 page (typed, double-spaced) journal entry reflecting upon what you have observed or experienced in the social in the last two weeks since the Pandemic was announced. A few things I’d like you to consider are what the people around you have been doing in light of this news. How have people in your community and your social network reacted? Have they taken the closure of schools and businesses seriously? Or have they blown it off? Are they staying home and following CDC guidelines? Why or why not? Are they stocking up on supplies? Are they concerned about their childcare needs? Are they worried about loved ones? Are they worried about their own health and well-being?

Additionally, I would ask that you reflect upon how you are doing with the uncertainty surrounding Coronavirus, the American economy, and your own obligations such as school, work, and family. Is this situation stressful for you? Why or why not? How has this emergency impacted your daily life? Your travel plans? Your relationships with loved ones? Have you been watching the news or reading up on the pandemic or are you avoiding it? What has been the most surprising, interesting, or stressful thing(s) you’ve observed or experienced since we last met in the classroom and COVID-19 was declared by the WHO as a pandemic?

Though you do not necessarily have to answer every one of these questions, you are expected to consider the types of sociological implications this pandemic is having in American society and in your own community and household, and to think about how this pandemic may or may not be impacting individuals’ mental health and well-being.

Small Business, Entrepreneurship & General Partnership

PARTNERSHIPS VS SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
Joan, is a jewelry designer who had created a unique new jewelry piece called a neacklet. It can be either a necklace or a bracelet. She would like to start her own business, but is not sure which form would suit her needs. She is very concerned about keeping control of her designs but has no capital except a small business loan. An older gentleman who owns his own jewelry store is eager to retire but has no buyers for his business. He has offered Joan a partnership with a chance for her to buy him out later. NewJewelry a large jewelry franchise who sells to the Home Shopping Network has offered Joan a chance to buy into their franchise and they will trademark and patent her design as part of their jewelry line. Joan comes to you to ask your advice. What would you tell her and why? Make sure that you explain the advantages and disadvantages of every business opportunity.

SMALL BUSINESS THOUGHTS
Read the articles below and identify some of the major legal issues that face small business today.
Select one issue and discuss its implications for the small business owner. What can they do to avoid the problem and what should they do should the problem arise?

http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/small-business/3-common-legal-hurdles-challenges-small-business-owners/

http://www.businessdictionary.com/article/538/common-legal-issues-faced-by-businesses/