Post Discussion: Changing Public Opinion About Social Security

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Research has shown that changes in the way issues are framed can have powerful effects on people’s opinions (Hudson, 2014). Policymakers often use framing to try to change the public’s opinion on policy and programs. Chapters 4 & 9 of your textbook, The New Politics of Old Age Policy, discuss the framing and counter-framing efforts that have occurred in recent years related to Social Security.

 

Identify a framing or counter-framing effort discussed in Chapter 4 or 9. In your post, explain the effort and whether or not it was successful or made inroads toward the goal of influencing public opinion.

 

Support your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.

 

 

 

References

 

Hudson, R. (Ed). (2014). The new politics of old age policy (3rd ed.). Baltimore, John Hopkins.

Identify and analyze the major driving forces for change in the external environment of the motorcycle industry.

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Harley-Davidson: External and Internal Analysis

Instructions for this assignment: Perform all of the elements listed below.

This assignment has you complete two parts of a strategic business plan. To see how those parts fit into a full business plan, click here for a strategic business plan outline.

Part I – Analysis of the External Environment

As part of the Strategic Business Plan, you have been asked to:

  • Identify and analyze the major driving forces for change in the external environment of the motorcycle industry.
  • Analyze the dynamics of competition using Porter’s Five Forces Model of Competition. Correctly assess the dynamics of competition.
  • Provide at least three statistics about the size of the motorcycle industry such as revenue, growth rate, number of units sold by manufacturer/country, etc.
  • Summarize the strategic issues firms in this industry face and identify their biggest threats.

This section should be titled “The Analysis of H-D’s External Environment.”

Part II – Internal Environment Analysis

Financial

Gather the financial information necessary to do a complete ratio analysis and the Balance Score Card (BSC) key metrics information.

If you were going to create a BSC, what would be the key metrics you would measure in each of the four BSC areas:

  • Financial
  • Customer
  • Internal Business Process
  • Learning and Growth

Perform a ratio analysis using H-D’s five-year financial performance. Interpret the meaning of the ratios and financial performance.

This section should be titled “The Analysis of H-D’s Current Strategy: Two Views.” Be sure to include the ratio analysis. You may also include other graphics to support your narrative.

Competitors

Based on your analysis, you must decide which two competitors present the biggest competitive threat to H-D.

Perform a financial ratio analysis for the competitors after looking at trends in financial performance over five years, and compare the trends to industry averages.

Be sure you have a clear ranking of the industries’ competitors.

This section should be titled “Competitor Analysis.” Be sure to include the financial ratio analysis. You may also include other graphics to support your narrative.

This assignment should be 4 to 8 pages in length.

Strategic Business Plan Outline

Part I – Feasibility Study

I. Cover page

II. Table of Contents

III. Executive Summary

IV. Summary of Strategic Direction [Module 1]

a. Vision

b. Mission/ Corporate Values

c. Goals

V. Stakeholders Interest/ Needs

VI. Analysis of the External Environment [Module 2- Part 1]

a. Results from Scanning

b. Results from Monitoring

c. Competitive Environment

i. Porter’s Five Forces Model

ii. Value Net Analysis

iii. Dynamics of Competition/ Competitor Analysis

d. Strategic Challenges/ Issues facing the Industry

VII. Internal Environment Analysis [Module 2 – Part 2]

a. SWOT Analysis

b. Value Chain Analysis

i. Primary Activities

ii. Secondary Activities

iii. Resource Based Analysis

1. Internal

2. External

3. Achieving Sustainable Competitive Advantage

iv. Financial Ratio Analysis/ Five year period

VIII. Strategy Analysis [Module 3]

a. Cost Leadership Strategy

i. Identify elements that could lead to sustainable advantage

ii. Advantages/ Disadvantages of this strategy

b. Differentiation Strategy

i. Identify elements that could lead to sustainable advantage

ii. Advantages/ Disadvantages of this strategy

c. Focus Strategy

i. Identify elements that could lead to sustainable advantage

ii. Advantages/ Disadvantages of this strategy

d. Combination Strategy

i. Identify elements that could lead to sustainable advantage using several of Cost/ Differentiation/ Focus

ii. Advantages/ Disadvantages of this strategy

e. Industry/ Firm Life Cycle

i. Strategic implications of each stage analyzed

IX. Corporate Level Strategy [Module 3

a. Identify consequences of Diversification

i. Economies of Scope

ii. Revenue Enhancement

iii. Market Power

b. Identify unrelated Diversification

i. Financial Synergy

ii. Parenting

c. Methods of achieving Diversification

i. Mergers & Acquisitions

ii. Strategic Alliances/ Joint Ventures

iii. Internal Development

d. Corporate Ethics in Value Creation

X. Feasibility Study Summary

a. Conclusions

b. Recommendations

XI. Appendix

Part II – Strategic Plan

XII. Cover page

XIII. Table of Contents

XIV. Executive Summary

XV. Global Economy/ Factors Affecting Global Economy [Module 4]

a. Motivations/ Risks

i. Motivations for Expansion

ii. Risks in Expansion

b. Competitive Advantage in Global Markets

c. Entry Strategies for Global Expansion

d. Internet Approach/ Strategy

i. How the Internet adds value

ii. Internet Business Models

iii. Competitive Strategies

iv. Leverage E-Business Capabilities

XVI. Corporate Leadership [Module 5]

a. Direction Setting

b. Organizational Design

c. Organizational Culture

d. Leadership Traits

e. Ethical Organization Characteristics

i. Identify elements

ii. Identify missing elements

f. Learning Organization Characteristics

i. Identify elements

ii. Identify missing elements

XVII. Strategic Plan Summary

a. Conclusions

b. Recommendations

c. Implementation

d. Risks

XVIII. Appendix

Developmental Analysis

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Developmental Analysis Instructions

The purpose of this paper is for you to demonstrate your ability to apply a working knowledge of the theories, terminology, and concepts of human growth and development. You will discuss your own development over your lifetime and how it relates to the developmental concepts discussed throughout the semester. You are to analyze your life as it relates to the keys aspects of human growth and development. What are key developmental times in your life and the influencing factors that led to who you are today?

 

You are to incorporate your empirical studies related to your chosen developmental aspect of your life. Also, use the readings, videos, or presentations you viewed to support what you propose about your own development in your paper. Depending on your life and the influences, there may be more attention placed during one period of time. You are encouraged to glean information from your mother about her pregnancy with you to see if there were any notable issues during that time. Remember to include your spiritual development with applicable research.

 

In addition, obtain as much information as you can about any significant events in your early childhood years. How did you do in those key developmental years? Did you approach all developmental milestones with ease, or were there challenges? Since this is a comprehensive paper, you will address your development across your lifespan.

 

Finally, you will conclude your paper with addressing any current lifestyle behaviors that may influence your aging process. You are to address these issues, how they will affect your aging process, and what you plan to do about it.

 

The body of the paper is to be 8–10 pages (excluding title page, abstract, and references). Five points will be deducted for every page the assignment is short. If the assignment is 7 pages, 5 points will be deducted; if the assignment is 6 pages, 10 points will be deducted; if the assignment is 5 pages, 15 points will be deducted, etc.

 

This assignment is to be completed adhering strictly to current APA format. Points will be lost for poor citation use and poor use of empirical knowledge to support the author’s thoughts (you will not have an “A” paper without proper APA format, and without proper citations you will not have a “B” paper.).

 

You must include at least 8–10 peer-reviewed, relevant sources in your paper (at least 7 of the sources must be at least 7 empirical articles). The sources must have been written in 2005 or later, unless that citation is linked to an author whose work is seminal to your topic.

 

Submit this assignment via SafeAssign by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 7.

COUN 502

Developmental Analysis Grading Rubric

Criteria Points Possible Points

Earned
Introduction 0 to 10 points

· Is there a clear thesis statement? What is the topic you are going to address?

· Does the introduction provide a clear overview of the paper’s contents?

  
Content 0 to 50 points

· Are the issues raised in the topic properly treated?

· Are differing viewpoints considered, analyzed, and treated?

· Is the analysis thorough?

  
Conclusion 0 to 10 points

· Does the conclusion offer a good summary of issues treated in the paper?

· Does the conclusion offer suggestions for further study?

  
Materials/

Sources

 0 to 10 points

· Does the bibliography contain at least 8–10 scholarly sources?

· Are materials properly cited and quoted in APA style?

· Are the sources written no earlier than 2005?

  
Structure 0 to 10 points

· Are the transitions between paragraphs and sections clear?

· Are proper headings used?

· Is the treatment of the topic logically oriented?

  
Style 0 to 10 points

· Does the paper use APA format correctly?

· Is the paper without spelling and grammatical errors?

  
Total  
Instructor’s Comments:

Retrospective Analysis Of Personality

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Assignment 1: Retrospective Analysis of Personality
Due Week 9 and worth 220 points

In this assignment, begin by taking a retrospective look at your life history, to discuss which aspects of your personality have remained consistent and which aspects of your personality have changed over time. Then, analyze the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. Subsequently, discuss possible sources of inaccuracy and bias in any retrospective analysis. Finally, discuss the reasons why systematic scientific studies are considered more valuable than individual accounts.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

  1. Reflect on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent.
  2. Based on your retrospective analysis, describe the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. Reflect on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture.
  3. Discuss the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Be sure to discuss factors related to memory and factors related to cognition.
  4. Describe why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format.  Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • To keep this essay short and manageable, your only sources for your paper should be your own experience and the Webtext. For this reason, APA citations and references are not required for this assignment.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.  The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Relate psychological concepts to real-world situations.
  • Describe the major theories of personality development, learning, memory, cognition, consciousness, development and social psychology.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in psychology.
  • Write clearly and concisely about psychology using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric.

 

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

 

Points: 220 Assignment 1: Retrospective Analysis of Personality
Criteria Unacceptable

Below 60% F

 Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% D

 Fair

70-79% C

 Proficient

80-89% B

 Exemplary

90-100% A
1. Reflect on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely reflected on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent. Insufficiently reflected on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent. Partially reflected on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent. Satisfactorily reflected on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent. Thoroughly reflected on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent.
2. Based on your retrospective analysis, describe the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. Reflect on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture.

Weight: 25%

 Did not submit or incompletely described the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality based on your retrospective analysis. Did not submit or incompletely reflected on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture Insufficiently described the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality based on your retrospective analysis. Insufficiently reflected on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture Partially described the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality based on your retrospective analysis. Partially reflected on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture Satisfactorily described the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality based on your retrospective analysis. Satisfactorily reflected on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture Thoroughly described the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality based on your retrospective analysis. Thoroughly reflected on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture
3. Discuss the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Be sure to discuss factors related to memory and factors related to cognition.

Weight: 25%

 Did not submit or incompletely discussed the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Did not submit or incompletely discussed factors related to memory and factors related to cognition. Insufficiently discussed the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Insufficiently discussed factors related to memory and factors related to cognition. Partially discussed the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Partially discussed factors related to memory and factors related to cognition. Satisfactorily discussed the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Satisfactorily discussed factors related to memory and factors related to cognition. Thoroughly discussed the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Thoroughly discussed factors related to memory and factors related to cognition.
4. Describe why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely described why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes. Insufficiently described why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes. Partially described why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes. Satisfactorily described why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes. Thoroughly described why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes.
5. Writing / Support for ideas

Weight: 5%

 Never uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas. Rarely uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas. Partially uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas. Mostly uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas. Consistently uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas.
6. Writing / Grammar and mechanics

Weight: 5%

 Serious and persistent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Partially free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Mostly free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Assignment 1: Retrospective Analysis of Personality  Due Week 9 and worth 220 points

In this assignment, begin by taking a retrospective look at your life history, to discuss which aspects of your personality have remained consistent and which aspects of your personality have changed over time. Then, analyze the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. Subsequently, discuss possible sources of inaccuracy and bias in any retrospective analysis. Finally, discuss the reasons why systematic scientific studies are considered more valuable than individual accounts.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Reflect on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent.

2. Based on your retrospective analysis, describe the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. Reflect on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture.

3. Discuss the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Be sure to discuss factors related to memory and factors related to cognition.

4. Describe why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format.  Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

· To keep this essay short and manageable, your only sources for your paper should be your own experience and the Webtext. For this reason, APA citations and references are not required for this assignment.

· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.  The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· Relate psychological concepts to real-world situations.

· Describe the major theories of personality development, learning, memory, cognition, consciousness, development and social psychology.

· Use technology and information resources to research issues in psychology.

· Write clearly and concisely about psychology using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric.

 

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 220 Assignment 1: Retrospective Analysis of Personality
Criteria Unacceptable

Below 60% F

 Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% D

 Fair

70-79% C

 Proficient

80-89% B

 Exemplary

90-100% A
1. Reflect on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely reflected on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent. Insufficiently reflected on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent. Partially reflected on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent. Satisfactorily reflected on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent. Thoroughly reflected on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent.
2. Based on your retrospective analysis, describe the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. Reflect on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture.

Weight: 25%

 Did not submit or incompletely described the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality based on your retrospective analysis. Did not submit or incompletely reflected on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture Insufficiently described the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality based on your retrospective analysis. Insufficiently reflected on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture Partially described the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality based on your retrospective analysis. Partially reflected on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture Satisfactorily described the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality based on your retrospective analysis. Satisfactorily reflected on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture Thoroughly described the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality based on your retrospective analysis. Thoroughly reflected on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture
3. Discuss the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Be sure to discuss factors related to memory and factors related to cognition.

Weight: 25%

 Did not submit or incompletely discussed the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Did not submit or incompletely discussed factors related to memory and factors related to cognition. Insufficiently discussed the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Insufficiently discussed factors related to memory and factors related to cognition. Partially discussed the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Partially discussed factors related to memory and factors related to cognition. Satisfactorily discussed the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Satisfactorily discussed factors related to memory and factors related to cognition. Thoroughly discussed the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Thoroughly discussed factors related to memory and factors related to cognition.
4. Describe why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely described why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes. Insufficiently described why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes. Partially described why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes. Satisfactorily described why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes. Thoroughly described why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience and anecdotes.
5. Writing / Support for ideas

Weight: 5%

 Never uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas. Rarely uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas. Partially uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas. Mostly uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas. Consistently uses explanations, examples, and evidence that logically support ideas.
6. Writing / Grammar and mechanics

Weight: 5%

 Serious and persistent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Partially free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Mostly free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.