Research: European Commissions role in policy making

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Janssen, Wimmer, and Delijoo (2015) shows us in the flowchart of INFSO-SKIN (Fig. 3.1) that the European Commission plays a very important role in the policy making process. They publish the call or proposals, evaluate the proposals, fund the research consortia, and accepts the deliverables from completed research.

Elaborate on the roles of the European Commission in the policy making process.

Your research paper should be at least 3 pages (800 words), double-spaced, have at least 4 APA references, and typed in an easy-to-read font in MS Word (other word processors are fine to use but save it in MS Word format). Your cover page should contain the following: Title, Students name, Universitys name, Course name, Course number, Professors name, and Date.

Submit your assignment on or before the due date.

Research Paper: Server Virtualization and Cloud Computing

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This week, you have read about server virtualization and cloud computing in chapter 6 of your textbook. For your written assignment this week, complete a case study of the organization you work for (use a hypothetical or other organization if more applicable) that will address the following prompts:

  Describe the organizations environment, and evaluate its preparedness for virtualization.

Explain Microsoft (or another product) licensing for virtualized environments.

Recommend a configuration for shared storage; make sure to discuss the need for high availability and redundancy for virtualization for the organization.

Explain Windows Azure capabilities for virtual machines and managing a hybrid cloud, including Windows Azures Internet as a Service (IaaS) and storage capabilities

Make a recommendation for cloud computer use in the organization, including a justification for your recommendations.

Submit your midterm research paper as a single document. Your paper should meet the following requirements:

Be approximately four to six pages in length (1200-1800 words), not including the required cover page and reference page.

Follow APA6 guidelines. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.

Support your answers with the readings from the course and at least two scholarly journal articles to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook. The UC Library is a great place to find resources.

Be clearly and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing.

Issues Facing America Essay Discussion

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First, choose one of the essays from the section Issues Facing America listed in the Supplemental Readings section of the course lessons. Then, explain to the class where you believe the following are found in the essay, if applicable: claim, support, warrant, backing, rebuttal, and qualifier. Give citations to back up your points, and create a final works cited citation for this essay.

Rothkopf, David. “Age Boom: Why Now is the Time to Retire the Idea of Retirement” Gunter, Kimberly K. “In Our Names”: Rewriting The U.S. Death Penalty.”
Rosen, Meghan. “Misfires in the Gun Control Debate.”
Smiley, Lauren. “Canary in the Code Mine.”
Walt, Stephen M. “The Myth of American Exceptionalism.”

Human Resources in Healthcare Managing for Success(continued)

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Case Study( continued)
You are the Director of Social Work at a hospital. One of your employees comes to see you stating that her Supervisor is sexually harassing her. She does not want you to investigate it at this time; she is concerned that you will not believe her, as she is a new employee and African American. Her Supervisor is a long term employee, well respected in the community and White. She wants some time to talk to him before making an official complaint.

Describe the key issues, problems and concerns, and your recommended course of action. Use journal articles or court cases(3-5) to enhance your argument.

1. Overview

2. Key Issues

3. Problems/Concerns

4. Recommendations

5. Solution and Justification

The paper should be APA formatted and include at least two journal articles or court cases.