Discussion of Good Governance at the Border

Instructions 1) Sound ethics and good governance models are essential for effective and responsible border management. a) Explain why ethical behaviour in the workplace is necessary in a border management environment such as Customs or Immigration? Provide examples. b) Describe three examples unethical behaviour amongst customs officials and explain their risks to effective and responsible […]

How the rules associated with good design relate to the human factor

Preparation: Using “10 Designers on 10 Iconic Dieter Rams Designs,” By Heather Corcoran, Sept. 30, 2014 – available as a website link on Canvas – find one iconic Rams’ object to use to respond to the following question. This should have been done before class. Question: Using one Dieter Rams object argue how the rules […]

Do you need religion to be a good person?

Use pathos,logos and ethos 1.a title that creatively introduces the topic 2.an introductory paragraph that introduces the the issue and establishes its significance and HOOK the reader 3.a thesis statement that states the writers position 4. argument presented in a logical and effective way and add necessary information 5. include a counter argument 6. clousure: […]

Topic of Abortion in Wallace’s Good People

 “Good People” short story by David Foster Wallace prompt: Write an essay in which you discuss how the topic of abortion is treated in Wallace’s Good People. Make sure to discuss the characters’ reactions and the author’s use of description, symbolism, and intent. Does the author appear to have a personal agenda or bias on […]

Discussion of Good Governance at the Border (Border Management)

Instructions 1) Sound ethics and good governance models are essential for effective and responsible border management. a) Explain why ethical behaviour in the workplace is necessary in a border management environment such as Customs or Immigration? Provide examples. b) Describe three examples unethical behaviour amongst customs officials and explain their risks to effective and responsible […]

ORGANIZATIONAL RESISTANCE TO CHANGE (AND WHY GOOD COMPANIES FAIL)

Assignment Overview In the Module 1 Case Assignment, you will write a 5- to 6-page paper in which you analyze in-depth the reasons that good companies fail due to their reluctance to respond to changes in the internal company and the external environment. Case Assignment To begin the Module 1 Case assignment, read the following […]

Qualities of a good ruler

Read pp. 525-40 of the Italian humanist Petrarch’s Letters of Old Age. In this selection, Petrarch outlined for his patron, Francesco da Carrara, Lord of Padua, the qualities of a good ruler. Write a one-page paper in which you identify and summarize two of those qualities. Introduction Do not spend too much space on introduction. […]

MOOCs: are they good for education?

Give some history and background about Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). How do they work? What are their aims? Who enrolls in the courses? Then, evaluate them. What is the completion rate? What benefits and problems have occurred? Have they fulfilled their promise? If not, is it likely just a matter of time until they […]

Comparison/Contrast Essay: “Shorter, Slower, Weaker: And That’s a Good

Write a comparison/contrast essay, 1000-1250 words in length. Essay must focus on the content of the readings (your essay must substantially be about the essays, and not merely their topic) and you must have an argumentative thesis. You will need to quote from both essays, being careful not to allow the voices of the authors […]

“Why’s This So Good? David Foster Wallace and the Brilliant ‘Consider

For this assignment, you will write a persuasive, thesis-driven, well-supported, and analytical essay that rhetorically analyzes the effectiveness of one of the Barbara Holland essays we read this quarter (except for “Plans” or “Coffee”). As you consider how Holland is effective in the essay you choose to analyze, make sure you keep in mind our […]