Read the article, “A Foot in Each Culture: Howard University Law Professor Fights Racial Stereotypes” on to the U.S. Library of Congress Website. Then watch the video titled A Girl Like Me on the American Anthropological Association website. And finally, watch the brief interview with Dr. Kenneth Clark about his famous study. In your post, discuss your reactions to what you have learned and answer the following questions in at least 200 – 250 words:

• Have you been the victim of any stereotypes?
• What negative effects do stereotypes have on intercultural communication?
• How can we improve understanding and communication among different subcultures in this country?

This is Human Resource Management-Staffing course.

Deliver:

Read the case and answer the two questions below. Use the 2 PPTs for references. (see attachments below)

1.5 pages required.

Case:

Rock Blocks is a concrete manufacturing company. The company has been in business for over 60 years, and furnishes concrete blocks for building and landscape use. The company is owned and operated by the third generation of the founding family and has over 600 employees. Customer demand for the company’s products is growing, but Rock Blocks is having difficulty attracting and hiring enough manufacturing talent to keep up with demand. The company typically posts openings for its specialty positions on internet sites including Monster.com and on its own careers site, but the quality and quantity of applicants has been falling in recent years.

Company president Roy Hanby explains that, “concrete manufacturing isn’t a popular career choice. Unless someone has family or a friend working in the industry, it can be hard to convince them of the potential of the job.” Hanby explains that starting salaries and career growth potential are high, and many employees feel proud having made something that many people will see and use and that will be around for a long time.

Questions:

1. How can Rock Blocks increase the number of people that apply with the company? How can realistic job previews be used to increase interest?

2. Why do you think that potential applicants might not be enthusiastic about the idea of applying for jobs with Rock Blocks? What can recruiters do to change these perceptions?

Original work only. Otherwise, I will withdraw it.

For this assignment, you need to read the Merck River Blindness case (attached file)  The Sorrell College of Business requires you  to answer 2 questions :

1/ Think about the definition of stakeholders — any parties with a stake in the organization’s actions or performance. Who are the stakeholders in this situation? How many can you list? On what basis would you rank them in importance?

2/ If you were the senior executive of Merck, what would you do?

Start with question 2: If you were the senior executive at Merck, what would you do? Answer that question using a framework for ethical decision making I listed below. By using the framework, you will answer question 1 when you have to determine who the stakeholders are as a part of the ethical decision making framework.You must write your analysis in essay format. 

You will be graded on quality of information, mechanics, considering and identifying stakeholders, choosing a course of action and your analysis.  Be sure to sufficiently explain your analysis using the framework. You are also required to cite to at least three external sources.  Use the APA format for citations.

+ Eight Steps to Sound Ethical Decision Making

Gather the facts

Define the ethical issues

Identify the affected parties

Identify the consequences

Identify the obligations

Consider your character and integrity

Think creatively about potential actions

Check your gut

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You just need to do Gather the facts and Define the ethical issues. 

Write about 2 pages and no plagiarism. 

Raise or Lower Tuition?

Need 6 pages

Suppose that, in an attempt to raise more revenue, Nobody State University increases its tuition. Will this necessarily result in more revenue? Under what conditions will revenue (a) rise, (b) fall, or (c) remain the same? Explain this process, focusing on the relationship between the increased revenue from students enrolling at NSU despite the higher tuition and the lost revenue from possible lower enrollment. If the true price elasticity were -1.2, what would you suggest the university do to expand revenue? If you were the president of NSU, how would you tackle this problem based on what you have learned in this course?

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need 300 words

Explain the difference between a positive and negative externality. In your analysis, make sure to provide an example of each type of externality. Why does the government need to get involved with externalities to bring about market efficiency? What solutions need to be provided for your examples?

Please separate the two with a line  

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

All employees need to work with the human resources (HR) department to ensure a fair, safe, and legal workplace. In this discussion, you will explore the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).  The Family Medical Leave Act provides time o for employees so they can deal with a serious medical condition of their own or one of a family member.  Employees in companies that have at least 50 employees are generally eligible for FMLA. Please review the Employee’s Guide to FMLA from the US Department of Labor and discuss the following:

• What is the process of requesting FMLA leave?
• What are some examples of how FMLA provides employees with job protection during their FMLA leave?
• What are some of the responsibilities that employees have during their FMLA leave?