Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 6, 10 Magstadt, T. M. (2017). Understanding politics: Ideas, institutions, and issues. Australia: Cengage Learning. Initial Post Instructions Think about conversations around politics when you were in primary school (around age 10). What were some of the ways you learned about the political establishment through family members and friends? How were you politically socialized […]

Write five to six (5-6) page paper in which you: 1) Choose any policy issue of your choice.  (The Affordable Healthcare Act) Then construct constitutive and operational definitions for any three policy actions and outcome variables that would be associated with your policy and policy actions. 2) Determine an appropriate indicator or index that would help determine whether your identified problem is being solved through […]

51 51 unread replies. 67 67 replies.  Charismatic leaders are said to possess special traits that influence their behaviors. Three such traits described in the chapter are envisioning, empathy, and empowerment. Explain how each of these traits influences how followers perceive the charismatic leader. Servant leadership emphasizes being able to serve and lead. In your opinion, is this contradictory or doable in today’s business environment? […]

This module is assessed by a single piece of coursework in essay form. Unless agreed with your lecturer in advance, you must answer one of the following eight questions. Compare and contrast the views of Weber and Polanyi on the historical origins of capitalism. Which do you find more convincing and why? Is Marx still relevant today? Does Veblen or Schumpeter provide us with a more […]

1.    The 2016 Presidential election was unprecedented for a number of reasons but, one of the most stark findings from the exit polls and voter breakdown from the election found that the majority of white voters in every category (notably, former Obama voters) voted for Donald Trump. The majority of voters from non-white groups voted for Hillary Clinton. This kind of split in the vote […]

For this week’s discussion board, I want to reflect on the previous pages in this module.   In this discussion board, I want to you to show an understanding of the material covered in the previous pages.  Please use the terminology or ideas presented in the previous pages.  Failure to do so, will result in a low discussion board grade.   INSTRUCTIONS:  In the first page of […]

  This page is the assignment page for the Final Project for this class. Per the syllabus, the premise of the final project is the following: It’s no secret that Washington State is the center of the tech industry renaissance outside of California’s Silicon Valley or NYC’s Silicon Alley. Though the presence of those companies here in the Seattle-Tacoma Metro Area has both been the […]

INSTRUCTIONS: For all your Reflection Assignments, you will need to show an understanding of the material presented on Canvas and I will be looking for your own analysis.  Your analysis should show some critical thinking and you should make sure to fully explain your responses.  Please answer ALL of the following questions and answer ALL parts of each question.   1.) What are some of the […]

  This assignment asks you to describe how race, gender, and class have developed socially constructed identities. Using the materials covered this week, explain the concept of constructed identities, and conclude with a reflection on the importance of understanding generalizations and stereotypes in society. Write a 1,050 word paper that includes or responds to the following: Describe how race, gender, and class are socially constructed identities. […]

Instructions Your country just overthrew its dictator, and you are the newly elected President. Unfortunately, due to the divisions in the country and the years of war, economic, military, and political structures are non-existent. A group of loyalists to the old dictator have been detonating bombs, murdering civilians, assassinating leaders, and terrorizing towns with help from a neighboring country’s dictator. Create a comprehensive plan for […]