Describe three (3)  different chemical methods of controlling microbial growth

Use the information presented in the module folder along with your readings from the textbook to answer the following questions.

  1. Explain and differentiate      between sterilization and commercial sterilization. What organism does commercial      sterilization aim to destroy?
  2. Describe three (3)      different physical methods of controlling microbial growth:
  3. Describe three (3)  different chemical methods of controlling microbial growth:
  4. Briefly summarize the 4 (four) different Biosafety      levels. Give examples of microorganisms studied in each level:
  5. What is the Kirby Bauer      Disc diffusion method? How it is      used to determine antibiotic efficacy?
Do you think the type of natural disaster you studied has the highest risk of spreading diseases, or another type of natural disaster? Explain.

Every year, natural disasters impact families, communities, nations, and cultures. Whether the natural disaster is a flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, or earthquake, it can alter the environment and cause potential health hazards.

For this module’s initial discussion post, research a major national or global disaster that occurred in the last decade. Provide a brief summary of the disaster and explain the common public health risks that occurred, as well as potential long-term health risks the victims might be facing. Do you think the type of natural disaster you studied has the highest risk of spreading diseases, or another type of natural disaster? Explain.

What role has each interest group played in American politics?

Interest Groups

Background

For this assignment you’ll research at least two interest groups.

Pick one (1) interest group whose agenda you like and one (1) you disagree with to research. Start by finding the homepage for each interest group on the internet. Conduct further web-based research to see what news sources have reported about the two interest groups, what some of their recent activities have been, which politicians they support, which politicians they oppose, and so on.

 

Important Reminder

Remember to put the work in your own words unless you’re directly quoting one of your sources. Copying and pasting someone else’s work is considered plagiarism and is unacceptable. Always provide sources where you got your information. The point of a project like this is to get you comfortable researching complex issues and making an argument using the work of experts to support your argument.

Assignment Instructions

With this project you’ll answer some essential questions as you organize your findings.

Respond to the items below:

1. What’s the main agenda of the two (2) groups you researched?

2. What role has each interest group played in American politics? Provide two (2) examples for each group.

3. How influential are these interest groups? Support your response with one (1) supporting fact for each group.

4. Why do you like or dislike them? Provide three (3) reasons why you like or dislike each group.

5. Was there anything in your findings that surprised you? Provide one (1) finding that either surprised you or that may surprise other individuals.

You should use research to form your opinions and support your arguments. The paper should address the central question and include the topics provided to help you organize and present the information. This project will be four to six pages in total.

Review your research and use supporting arguments to justify your position.

 

Length/Formatting Instructions

· Length: 4–6 Pages

· Font: 12 point, Calibri font, 1″ margins

· Program/file type: Submit in Word

· Attachments: Attachments should be pasted into the Word document if possible.

· Part of your grade will depend upon you following the proper style. If you need help with the formatting and reference page, please use the  APA referencing system. 

Calculate the value of ending inventory under full or absorption costing.
Instructions
Cookie Business Final Project

Now that your cookie business is well underway, you are going to use the knowledge that you have gained in this course to evaluate the financial information for the company. You will be creating a series of reports and analyzing the results using the templates provided to guide you through the project.The learning objectives of this project are as follows:

  1. Apply accounting concepts and standards to the creation of accounting information and reports.
  2. Analyze accounting information used to make strategic business decisions.
  3. Apply ethical behavior to accounting-related situations.
  4. Make business decisions based on analyzing accounting data.

Using the  Unit VII Final Project Template , prepare a four- to five-page written report (including spreadsheets) with at least three scholarly sources. Your report will provide the following information:

Introduction

Part 1: Based on the data presented in the  Unit VII Spreadsheet Template in Excel (CM Breakeven tab):

  • Calculate the contribution margin (CM) for each of the three products sold at the cookie business.
  • Calculate the weighted average CM.
  • Calculate the breakeven point.

Complete your calculations by filling in the highlighted cells, and embed a copy of the completed spreadsheet into this report. Discuss the results based on your calculations as far as which type of cookie you think is the most profitable, which has the highest CM, etc.Part 2: Based on the data presented in the Unit VII Spreadsheet Template in Excel (Full Variable tab), complete the calculations listed below.

  • Calculate the value of ending inventory under full or absorption costing.
  • Calculate the value of ending inventory under variable costing.

Complete your calculations by filling in the highlighted cells, and embed a copy of the completed spreadsheet into this report. Discuss the results, and comment on which method you think is more helpful to managers and why.Part 3: Based on the data presented in the Unit VII Spreadsheet Template in Excel (Special Order tab), calculate the net increase or decrease in profit if they take the special order.
Complete your calculations by filling in the highlighted cells, and embed a copy of the completed spreadsheet into this report. Discuss the results and comment on if you think the cookie business should take on this special order of cookies for a wedding. Business has been slow the last few months, and the offer is less than the usual selling price for the cookies.As part of your discussion, include both quantitative (based on the numbers) and qualitative (not based on numbers) factors that would go into the decision to take on the special order.Part 4: Based on the data presented in the Unit VII Spreadsheet Template in Excel (IRR tab), calculate the internal rate of return (IRR) for the new equipment purchase.
Complete your calculations by filling in the highlighted cells, and embed a copy of the completed spreadsheet into this report. Note: the PV Annuity table is provided for you. Discuss if you think the cookie business should accept or reject the purchase of the new equipment and why.Additional information has come to your attention regarding the equipment purchase. One of the partner’s brother owns the company that sells the equipment and insists the equipment is needed. Discuss any ethical concerns you see with this type of transaction.Part 5: Based on the data presented in the Unit VII Spreadsheet Template in Excel (Cash Budget tab), calculate the cash receipts for the first quarter of this year.
Complete your calculations by filling in the highlighted cells, and embed a copy of the completed spreadsheet into this report. Discuss your observations about the way cash is collected if the company needs $150,000 per month for expenses.Part 6: Based on the data presented in the Unit VII Spreadsheet Template in Excel (Variances tab), complete the following calculations.

  • Calculate the material variances.
  • Calculate the labor variances.

Complete your calculations by filling in the highlighted cells, and embed a copy of the completed spreadsheet into this report. Discuss your observations about the variances and ways to plan to improve any of the variances.

Conclusion and Recommendations

Summarize the key observations that you have made about the cookie business based on the calculations you have performed, and present any future recommendations.Be sure to use APA formatting throughout, and reach out to the Writing Center or the Library for assistance with research, writing, and formatting. Include at least two resources from the CSU Online Library in your report.

How does OSHA enforce workplace safety and health standards?
Instructions

https://online.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781337670685/pageid/583 Book LINK

Analyze the case of SeaWorld of Florida v. Perez, 2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 6660 (D.C. Cir.) located in your textbook on pp. 559-564, including the opinion of Judge Rodgers as well as the dissenting opinion of Judge (now-Supreme Court Justice) Brett Kavanaugh.Write a case study review of the court’s opinion that answers the questions below. Support your review with analysis and evidence from the unit reading and outside sources.

  • What are the legal issues enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and presented in this case? How did the plaintiff establish a valid violation under the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act? Explain how the elements of a valid claim were satisfied under the OSH Act.
  • How does OSHA enforce workplace safety and health standards?
  • Do you agree with the court’s decision? Should or could SeaWorld have done more to abate the hazard? Support your position.

should be a minimum of two pages, not including the title and reference pages. You are required to use a minimum of three sources, one of which may be your textbook as reference material for your case study. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.

How does the termination of the employer-employee relationship create risk and legal issues?
Instructions

For this assignment, you will search the CSU Online Library for an article that addresses how terminating the employer-employee relationship can be one of the riskiest tasks for an employer. It should discuss the many possible impacts of the termination as well as numerous potential legal hurdles. After choosing your article, briefly summarize the purpose for the article and answer the following questions:

  • What is the authors’ main point, and what evidence is used to support it?
  • How does the termination of the employer-employee relationship create risk and legal issues?
  • How do exceptions to the employment at-will doctrine factor into termination decisions?

Begin with an introduction that defines the subject of your critique and your point of view. Identify if your point of view conflicts or agrees with the ideas and point of view of the article’s author.You should then defend your point of view by raising specific issues or aspects of the argument. Offer your own opinion. Explain what you think about the argument. Describe several points from the article with which you agree or disagree. What evidence from the article, your textbook, or additional sources supports your opinion?Conclude your critique by summarizing your argument and re-emphasizing your opinion.Your critique should be a minimum of two pages, not including the title and reference pages. You must use a minimum of three sources, one of which may be your textbook. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.This  Article Critique Example provided by the CSU Writing Center shows this type of formatting.

How does a social worker’s personal social media presence influence the worker/client relationship?

RESOLVING ETHICAL DILEMMAS

If there is a right and wrong answer, there is no ethical dilemma. An ethical dilemma occurs when one or more competing ethical principles must be considered and weighed against each other.

Social workers serve individuals, families, and communities who experience complex problems for which there are rarely simple solutions, or right or wrong answers. As such, social workers use the NASW Code of Ethics to identify the various ethical principles and standards that will guide ethical decision making.

In this Discussion, you apply social work ethics as you analyze an ethical dilemma.

RESOURCES

 

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

TO PREPARE

· Consider the ethical decision-making framework outlined in this week’s resources, including Figure 1.1 on page 439 of Kirst-Ashman and Hull.

· Select one of the following options, and then engage in the first few steps of the ethical decision-making process, including consultation with colleagues through your response posts.

Option 1

· As technology advances, so do the ways that social workers can connect with clients. Is it acceptable to look at a client’s activities on social media or seek information through an internet search? Should a social worker allow clients to contact them by text or e-mail? How does a social worker’s personal social media presence influence the worker/client relationship?

Option 2

· Consider the presence of dual relationships in social work practice. What are examples of nonharmful and harmful dual relationships between clients and workers? How do social workers determine if dual relationships are harmful to a client?

Option 3

· Your Instructor will post a social work ethical dilemma related to a current event.

BY DAY 3

Post a response to the following:

· Describe a specific ethical dilemma based on one of the options above.

· Describe the ethical issues in the option chosen.

· Identify specific values or ethical standards that apply.

· Identify who is likely to be affected by the ethical dilemma.

· Describe potential courses of action.

· Examine reasons in favor of or opposed to the course of action.

Support your post with examples from the course text and any other resources used to respond to this Discussion. Demonstrate that you have completed the required readings, understand the material, and are able to apply the concepts. Include a full reference of resources at the bottom of the post.

 

BY DAY 6

Respond by providing consultation to at least two colleagues on the ethical dilemma they described by doing one of the following:

· Explain additional ethical standards and values that your colleague may need to consider in the case.

OR

· Explain any previously unconsidered course of action and reasons in favor of or opposed to that course of action.

 

 

 

REFERENCES

 

 

· Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hull, G. H., Jr. (2018).  Empowerment series: Understanding generalist practice (8th ed.). CENGAGE Learning.

· Chapter 11, “Values, Ethics, and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas” (pp. 419–465)

· National Association of Social Workers. (2021).  Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers . Links to an external site. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English.aspx

· Reamer, F. G. (2014, June).  Eye on ethics: The evolution of social work ethics. Links to an external site.   Social Work Today. http://www.socialworktoday.com/news/eoe_061614.shtml

· Document:  Social Media and Ethical Considerations  Download Social Media and Ethical Considerations (PDF)

Explain how the court decision impacts legal and ethical compliance in a business environment.
  • Write a 2-3 page executive briefing of a selected business-related case pertaining to the topic of contract law.
    Introduction
    In this introductory course to business law, you will examine real-world court decisions pertinent to the topics that you will be studying. This is not a course designed to train lawyers, and you are not expected to be an attorney-in-training. However, you will be asked to do a substantial amount of independent research in the scholarly and professional resources of the field. You will be called upon to locate court cases relevant to the topics of contracts and torts and to write an analysis for each case.
    To help you get your research started, some prominent searchable databases of court cases have been recommended for you in the assessment resources. Try to imagine yourself as either the plaintiff or the defendant in the cases you review, to make these cases more meaningful to your life.
    Use the resources provided to familiarize yourself with the legal terminology as early as possible, in order to help you make sense of the legal language found in court cases. The terminology that you will learn in this course will be useful in both a scholarly and everyday context.
    Overview
    Contracts are the heart and soul of commercial transactions. Different types of contracts bind parties together in business dealings. Review contracts that you have signed recently—a lease, an employment agreement, an extended warranty—to examine not only the language but also the scope of these agreements. Examine the language in the contract that outlines how disagreements will be resolved, and the penalties that adhere to either party for breach of the contract.
    Preparation
    The first step in preparing your case law analysis is to locate a published court decision and select an organization you believe would be impacted by the decision.

    • Choose a decision about contracts. To help you get started, use the Capella University Library Legal Research Library Guide and these well-known searchable databases of court cases. Try to imagine yourself as either the plaintiff or the defendant in the cases you read to make these cases meaningful to your life:
    • Select an organization not a party to the case that you believe would be impacted by that court decision. It can be an organization you work for or have worked for, an organization you would like to work for, or some other organization.
    • Use the following media simulations to help you with this assessment:
      • Analyzing a Case.
        • This multimedia walks you through a written court decision and explains each part’s purpose.
      • Business Law Foundational Concepts.
        • This multimedia will help you to understand your reading materials and articles you find.
          • Review the terms or concepts listed under the tabs Foundational Legal Terminology and Contracts and Bankruptcy Terminology. You may start by studying the terminology listed in the Transcript view (click Transcript at the lower right corner of the screen). After you’ve studied the terms, go back to the interactive view, and try matching the terms to their definitions.
          • Use this multimedia to view several approaches to ethical thinking that can be applied to business.
          • In addition to your textbook, use the transcript as another resource to quickly look up some of the more common terms. This terminology will be useful in personal, scholarly, and professional settings.
      • Four Ethical Theories.
        • This multimedia sets forth several approaches to ethical thinking that can be applied to business.
    • The Case Analysis Report: Executive Briefing Exemplar [DOCX] shows a sample case law analysis. You may wish to refer to it as you work on your assessment.
      Instructions
      Once you have selected a decision and an organization impacted by the decision, assume you’re a senior manager in the organization you selected and that you were asked to prepare an analysis of the court decision and brief the executive team of the organization about the impact the case might have on the company. Your briefing should include a summary of the case, as well as an evaluation of how the court’s decision impacts the organization from a business, legal, and ethical perspective. Be sure to list your case citation in the References page at the end of your briefing.
      Step 1: Exhibit information literacy skills as applied to business law.
    • Identify the court, the parties who are before the court, and the date of the decision.
    • Ensure that your briefing provides an accurate context in terms of who brought the lawsuit and the outcome of the case.
    • Report research from a recognized authority that adds insight into the meaning, history, or impact of the case with relevant legal research from credible databases or online sources.
    • Step 2: Summarize the facts and ruling of a legal case and its impact on businesses.
    • Provide a brief background and context associated with the case. Summarize the facts in no more than 1-2 paragraphs.
    • Identify the specific disagreement between the parties. Was there a dissenting opinion? If so, explain it.
    • Summarize the court’s ruling, including its rationale.
    • Analyze the impact of the case on businesses, including both negative and positive impacts.
    • Step 3: Explain how the court decision impacts legal and ethical compliance in a business environment.
    • Identify the ethical and legal implications for a business that were suggested by the court’s decision.
    • Discuss whether or not the conduct of a party in the case was ethical or unethical.
    • Propose and explain an ethical theory that describes why a party’s conduct was ethical or unethical.
    • Step 4: Explain how a legal case could impact a specific organization not a party to the case.
    • Explain the impact of the court’s decision on your selected organization. In light of the court’s ruling, how might the executive team of the organization make future decisions or policy?
    • Additional Requirements
      Based on your executive audience, your executive briefing should be no more than three pages, in addition to a References page, and should be well organized and written in clear, succinct language. Follow APA rules for attributing content to sources that support your analysis and conclusions.
      Your submission should meet the following requirements:
    • Written communication: Write in complete sentences free from errors that detract from the overall message.
    • Font and font size: Arial, 12 point.
    • Format and length: Double-spaced, 2-3 pages.
    • Citations: Include complete citations of your sources along with a Resources page. Review Evidence and APA for more information on how to cite your sources.
    • Review the assessment scoring guide for details on how your assessment will be graded.
      Competencies Measured
      By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
    • Competency 1: Articulate the importance, context, purpose, and relevance of law in a business environment.
      • Summarize the facts and ruling of a legal case and its impact on businesses.
    • Competency 2: Evaluate key judicial concepts that influence the decisions related to business.
      • Explain how the court decision impacts legal and ethical compliance in a business environment.
      • Explain how a legal case could impact a specific organization not a party to the case.
    • Competency 4: Develop information literacy skills as applied to business law.
      • Exhibit information literacy skills as applied to business law.
    • Competency 5: Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
      • Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
what are the outcomes of having a leadership development program for the organization?
Instructions
Design a Comprehensive Learning and Development Leadership Program

As the executive learning and development director for a midsized global petroleum organization, you have been asked by the chief human resources officer (CHRO) to create a report on how you envision the design of a new leadership program for the organization’s 50 management and executives in leadership teams across four different departments: sales, marketing, finance, and engineering. These teams span three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In your report, please include the elements below.

  • Include an introductory paragraph with the name of your fictitious company, where the home office is located (you choose this), how long the company has been in business, and some background information. Do not use the name of or information about a real company.
  • Discuss your leadership development strategy, and give a vision to this strategy. For example, what are the outcomes of having a leadership development program for the organization?
  • Discuss how you plan to assess leadership capabilities.
  • Explain two to three assessment tools that you will use to identify leadership capabilities for each department.
  • Explain two to three leadership development methods for each department, taking into consideration cultures in each region—the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • Then, conclude your report by describing the benefits that a formal leadership development program will have on the organization. For example, explain why a leadership development program is important and how it enhances the organization’s competitiveness.

Your completed scholarly activity must be at least two pages in length and include at least three outside sources, two of which must come from the CSU Online Library. Adhere to APA guidelines when constructing this assignment, and include in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.