Hera

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God Report Research Instructions:

Begin by reviewing the information about your god or goddess in the chapter by Edith Hamilton.  Then learn more by doing some basic internet research on your god or goddess, consulting at least 3 different sites.  (You may of course replace any of the website sources with a book check out the library).

You should look for the following information:

1.    Of what is this god or goddess the deity?  Why does that matter?

2.    Who are this god/goddesss parents?  What is his or her origin story, if any?

3.    What is this god/goddess personality like?

4.    What objects, animals, and places are associated with this god/goddess?

5.    What is one short but interesting fact about this god/goddess, in addition to what youve already noted?

God Report Writing Instructions:

Write a 1- page report in which you convey the information you have found in an organized, clear fashion. You should:

1.    Take information from all of your sources, not just one

2.    All the information should be in your own words, being sure to cite where your information comes from. (See “How to Cite Everything” in Unit 1 under “Helpful Information,” looking at “how to cite prose” and “How to Cite from A Website.”  Or you can find it here:  How to Cite Everything and Most Common Errors Explained).

3.  Then, for the rest of the report, use information from add additional information in  Normally, even information put in your own words would need citation in the text.  However, for our exercise, we will consider most of what you will find common knowledge and not give additional citation.

3.  Write clearly, using good organization, grammar, and sentence structure.

4.    At the end of the essay, include a list titled Works Consulted, listing (in MLA format) the websites (or books) you have used.  Also be sure to include Edith Hamilton on this list (see note below for how to make that entry.  For proper website format, see https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/

Argue in favor or against taxing sugary drinks.

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Please refer to at least three of the essays posted on this debate “Taxing Sugary Drinks.” Cited in MLA format.

Argue in favor or against taxing sugary drinks. Include refutations of possible counter-arguments.

Submit your essay in MLA style with both a Works Cited page and parenthetical citations.

HR Processes and Functions

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Part A (Chapter 12)

1. First, read the article, HRIS Performance Monitoring Plan. Based on the article and your textbook, please respond to the following questions:

2. Explain your previous or current organizations performance management, compensation, benefits, and payroll system. Can these systems be accessed via one HRIS or does your organization use multiple systems? Explain.

3. Do you think your organization performance management, compensation, benefits and payroll system are effective? Why or why not? What recommendations would you make to improve those systems?

Part B (Chapter 13)

4. Do you work for an international organization or, does your organization recruit globally? What are some HR programs in global organizations? Compare and contrast domestic recruitment and selection to international recruitment and selection. How are they similar and different? If you have experience working abroad, please share your experiences as it relates to HR processes and functions.

TQM Planning

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Discussion:
Your consulting company is being considered for a subcontract to manage a project because of your firms excellent human resource and quality management skills. However, you find that you must first convince the contracting company that your company is more capable in applying Total Quality Management (TQM) than the competition. Recommend a plan that centers on total quality management (TQM) that highlights your firms experience with TQM and project management.  Why would this firm prefer TQM over the other quality management approaches?  How does TQM apply to project management?
Support your comments by citing quality academic references such as our Kloppenborg 4e textbook, project management sources from the Strayer Library, PMBOK, and other reliable references.
Be sure to engage your classmates in a discussion.  This involves returning to the discussion periodically to respond to classmates’ comments on your posts as well as posting your comments on others’ initial posts.  The discussion period for this discussion spans three weeks.  (See the Discussion Overview in Course Information.)