Urban dimensions of urban wildlife conservation
Introduction: please read chapters three (“Urban Wildlife Science in Coupled Human-Natural Systems”) and six (“The Urban System: Social Drivers”). There are also a few additional readings (see below). The beginning of chapter three stresses that there are really no ecological systems on the planet that have not been long-influenced by humans. Even tropical forests that […]
What are the ethical dimensions and/or political positions of the
This assignment consists of two parts. 1) The first part involves finding a portfolio of at least five news clippings to the social economy. 2) The second part consists of analysis, of your write-up. Your analysis will include a statement concerning the issue(s) (what is at stake), and should summarize your articles. Summaries might involve: […]
The human dimensions of global environmental change
The human dimensions of global environmental change extend beyond policy and economic applications and include the role of values and worldviews expressed through human behavior and opinions. At the core of our response to environmental changes, and the science that is warning us about what is to come, is the debate about whether we should: […]
Dimensions of Intercultural Relationships
Write an Executive Summary (of not more than two (2) pages in length) regarding the interactions of a ‘U.S. Manager’ with her/his manager counterpart in the same organization, in another country of the world. You may choose a country or culture that you are familiar with, or you may choose a country or culture that […]
Portfolio Project Choice #1: Cultural Dimensions in Practice
The final project for this course requires that students critically evaluate how Hofstede’s cultural dimensions help explain a context. Choose any context. Examples include, but are not limited to: Business practices Healthcare Academia Environmentalism Politics The project should: Define Hofstede’s cultural dimensions based on at least four credible, scholarly sources. Evaluate your scholarly sources, providing […]
Discuss general dimensions of globalization
Identify at least one theoretical perspective used to analyze globalization. -Discuss general dimensions of globalization (please access the link below for an explanation of the general dimensions, which are interconnection, intensity, integration and institutionalization, pace, and level of impact). -Identify major debates concerning globalization (e.g., hyperglobalizers; transformationalists). -How have social institutions (or processes) in cities […]
