The tragedy of the commons
Review "The Tragedy of the Commons," written by Garrett Hardin in 1968, is it still valid today. Explain why it is or is not. Support your opinion with academic research.
You can find it at the following link. You can use more sources if you need to.
http://www.sciencemag.org/content/162/3859/1243.full
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signature based host or network based detection
Discussion
1. Regarding signature based host or network based detection, what are you hearing about the rate at which signatures are being generated? You may have to reach out to McAfee, Symantec, Barracuda or some other vendor and ask
2. Regarding the logging of alerts, can you find any blogs where administrators are discussing what the proper threshold is; are they plagued with false positives? If you don’t find anything, as IT manager how would you proceed?
3. Regarding honey pots, are there any published success stories? If not, as IT manager, would it make sense to release any information?
Assignment
1. Student is to research the Common Vulnerability Scoring System http://nvd.nist.gov/CVSS.aspx and write one paragraph describing what it is. Write a second paragraph on how you would change it, if you could. If you don't want to change it, then defend it in that second paragraph.
2. Student is to research and deliver one paragraph o
Managing organizational culture
Compare two or more organisational cultures with reference to history and structure of the companies. Explore the likely consequences for employees and the way in which they are controlled (you may make reference to the class cases if you wish). You should explore what is meant by ‘organisational culture’ and associated and contested concepts in your answer.
Present your answer as a discussion.
Compare two or more organisational cultures with reference to history and structure of the companies. Explore the likely consequences for employees and the way in which they are controlled (you may make reference to the class cases if you wish). You should explore what is meant by ‘organisational culture’ and associated and contested concepts in your answer.
Present your answer as a discussion.
Compare two or more organisational cultures with reference to history and structure of the companies. Explore the likely consequences for employees and the way i
The Candidate (movie 1970's)
A summary of the movie. 2. What type of campaign strategies were used in the primary and general elections? 3. How was the media coverage handled? 4. How effective was the debate? Did you learn anything about the candidates? What was McKay trying to say in his closing statement in the debate? 5. What was the significance of the ending? Describe your interpretation of what his father called him and how you think he felt about it. Also describe the ending conversation he had with his campaign manager (Marvin Lucas). How does this reflect the goals of the major party?
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unconstitutionalism
Improper display of your opinion: If you said something like “this is unconstitutional because I think it is just wrong to treat people like that,” then you didn’t follow the instructions. If you think something is wrong, fine. Tell me WHY you think something is unconstitutional based on how you or the Supreme Court has interpreted _______________ (fill in the blank with the proper amendment/case/law). There is NO correct opinion but you must back up your point of view with relevant materials. This paper is not an editorial. If your gut tells you something is wrong but you can’t put your finger on why you feel this way you haven’t done enough reading or you’ve read materials that aren’t helping you. See me! I will not seek to change your mind; I’ll help you use better sources.
Factually incorrect information: If you want to criticize NYC’s stop-and-frisk program, go right ahead. DO NOT tell me that the SCOTUS ruled that racial profiling is unconst
union organizations
Share your personal experience with unions and or management.
Have you been a member of a union? If so, share an aspect of your experience.
Have you been a supervisor or part of a management team where you worked with implementing a union contract? If so, share an aspect of your experience.
Part 2) Union Strategy:
Several union organizations (KOL, ARU, IWW) did not survive during the emergence and growth of unions in the US. Your text indicates that the focus and/or agenda of those unions may have been a key factor in their demise.
Select and discuss one of these focus issues and share why it would or would not be a successful union strategy today.
Part 3)
The rapid growth in technology over the past two decades has impacted globalization and the global workforce.
How might continued technological advances impact unionization in the US and across the globe? Or, how might it impact your workplace?
Watch the videos below before responding.
Did You Know: Human Capi
annual interest rate
(Note: Some of these problems require the use of the time value of money tables in the Chapter 1 Appendix).
1. Ben Collins plans to buy a house for $65,000. If that real estate property is expected to increase in value 5 percent each year, what would its approximate value be seven years from now?
2. At an annual interest rate of five percent, how long would it take for your savings to double?
3. In the mid-1990s, selected automobiles had an average cost of $12,000. The average cost of those same motor vehicles is now $20,000. What was the rate of increase for this item between the two time periods?
4. A family spends $28,000 a year for living expenses. If prices increase by 4 percent a year for the next three years, what amount will the family need for its living expenses?
5. What would be the yearly earnings for a person with $6,000 in savings at an annual interest rate of 5.5 percent?
6. Elaine Romberg prepares her own income tax return each year. A tax preparer
Medical law
1. “The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the accompanying Code of Practice provide medical practitioners and patients with clear, comprehensive guidance on decisions regarding capacity and best interests.”
2. “Despite Bolitho, little has changed. Bolam still runs rampant through Health Care Law.”
3. Martha is 17 years old, and 38 weeks pregnant. It is found that the foetus cannot be delivered naturally, as it is in a transverse lie position. Martha’s parents ask Dr Williams whether it might be possible to perform a caesarean section. Martha is very angry when she hears this, and strongly rejects the idea, stating that she will under no circumstances agree as she wants to have the baby “naturally, in a barn, as God intended”. However, two hours later, having spent some time discussing the situation with her parents, Martha changes her mind and consents to the procedure.
Discuss whether you think that a court would authorise an enforced caesarean
Theories and Practice of Human Resource Management
Assignment title
What does it mean for HRM to be considered “effective”? How would you measure your interpretation of HRM effectiveness? Illustrate your answer with reference to an organisation with which you are familiar
Learning outcomes
This assignment forms 50% of the final grade on this module and addresses the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge and Understanding
1 Understand essential theories, models and practices of human resource management, and of their relevance and appropriateness in developing organisational policies, procedures and practices.
Cognitive and analytical skills
2 Analyse and critique the relationships between people and employment in contemporary society, and how human resource discourse and practice affects and constructs these relationships.
Key/Transferable Skills
3 Skills in the critical analysis and evaluation of contemporary human resource management structures and practices.
Assi
Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness
Choose one (1) public corporation in an industry with which you are familiar. Research the company on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University's online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1.Assess how globalization and technology changes have impacted the corporation you researched.
2.Apply the industrial organization model and the resource-based model to determine how your corporation could earn above-average returns.
3.Assess how the vision statement and mission statement of the corporation influence its overall success.
4.Evaluate how each category of stakeholder impacts the overall success of this corporation.
5.Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and oth