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Use Security Policies And Controls To Overcome Business Challenges

Scenario

1. The organization is a regional XYZ Credit Union/Bank that has multiple branches and locations throughout the region.

2.  Online banking and use of the Internet are the bank’s strengths, given its limited human resources.

3. The customer service department is the organization’s most critical business function.

4.  The organization wants to be in compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and IT security best practices regarding its employees.

5. The organization wants to monitor and control use of the Internet by implementing content filtering.

6. The organization wants to eliminate personal use of organization-owned IT assets and systems.

7. The organization wants to monitor and control use of the email system by implementing email security controls.

8. The organization wants to implement this policy for all the IT assets it owns and to incorporate this policy review into an annual security awareness training program.

Using the scenario, identify four possible IT security controls for the bank and provide rationale for your choices.

Health Care Costs In The United States- Discussion

Course name- Health Economics 

Include references

• Introduce yourself to your peers by sharing something unique about your background. Explain how you expect this course will help you move forward in your current or future career.
• Go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website and review at least three to five topics listed in the Health, United StatesLinks to an external site. section. Examine the At-a-glance Table and the United States Data Finder tables to review the costs of health care in the United States. Select one table and topic related to healthcare expenditure and discuss the impact on healthcare delivery.

POLS 2301 – FINAL RESEARCH PAPER

ASSIGNMENT PURPOSE

The main purpose of the Final Research paper is to assess whether you understand how our democracy works (see below course outline) and be able to apply the knowledge in a real-world situation.

Review of the Course Outline:

Part 1 – Fundamental Principles of American Democracy (chapters 1-5)

A.    Introduction

B.     The Constitution

C.     Federalism

D.    Civil Liberties

E.     Civil Rights

Part 2 – Participation in the Political System (chapters 6-11)

A.    Political Socialization & Public Opinions

B.     Interest Groups

C.     Political Parties

D.    Election/Campaign/Voting

E.     The Media

Part 3 – The Branches of Government and Their Functions (chapters 12-15)

A.    Congress

B.     President

C.     Bureaucracy

D.    Judiciary

Direction:

 

The fundamental principle of American democracy, government by the people for the people, is that the government not only represents its people, but it also listens and addresses the concerns of the people.

 

For the Final Research Paper, research a current problem/concern/issue. Research how our democratic government has worked to listen and address/solve that concern.

 

REQUIREMENTS

1. Cover page

2. 5 – 6 pages of content – double spaced, Times New Roman, font 12

3. Reference page with

a. at least 5 credible references

i. any websites ending in .edu or .org are acceptable

ii. any articles retrieved from http://www3.dbu.edu/library/online_databases.asp

b. use MLA citation style – http://www.library.cornell.edu/resrch/citmanage/mla#mla or

SAMPLE PAPER OUTLINE:

Introduction

· Introduction of your topic

· Thesis statement-

1. EX: More and more elderly population is being neglected. If the government doesn’t intervene, they fail in their duty to provide this population with a general welfare and the right to live.

Body

· Background/historical information of your topic or description of the problem/issue

· Government (national or state) involvement in dealing with the problem/issue

1. Attempts, Bills, Laws, lawsuit

2. Executive, Legislative, or Judicial Branch involvement

3. Analysis – Your evaluation of government action

· Other non-government organization involvement (media, lobby groups, non-profits)

1. How have they tried to solve the issue?

2. How have they “influenced” the government?

3. Analysis

Conclusion

· You stand – why or why not

· Christian standpoint

 

PLANNING

1. Pick a topic.

a. Complete a quick research and submit your topic and rough thesis statement for approval.

2. Research.

a. Topic background?

b. What is the main problem?

c. How did the topic come to the attention of the public/government? Media? A tragic even?

d. Who are the major contributors to the topic? How are they involved? Why? Who are on the opposition side? Why? Politicians? A victim?

e. Are there any data to include? Polls?

f. What actions have been taken by the interest groups, government, political parties?

g. What solutions have be proposed or made? Legislative action? Laws? Supreme Court action?

h. http://www3.dbu.edu/library/online_databases.asp

3. Write your rough draft.

The Final Research Paper is NOT a report about the topic. Only the background information is a report of the topic. Your paper needs to provide information as to how the democratic process worked/is working to resolve this issue.

· For example, if your topic is on abortion, it can’t be just about abortion. You’ll need to write abortion in the political context. Describe how the government is involved in the issue and is working to resolve it, including people, media, and interest groups.

· Be sure to incorporate your knowledge learned from your textbook/lecture.

· This is an objective researcher paper. Your personal position on the issue should not appear until the concluding paragraph.

· Political Analysis – connect political ideas and concepts learned in the course:

· Identify & describe the issue/problem in the political context.

· Discuss the cause(s) of issue/problem.

· How did it become a public agenda?

· How did the government react to it? (State or Federal government)

i. Bill? Laws? Court cases? Executive orders?

· Was there non-government sector (interest groups, media, etc) involved? How?

· Any resolutions? Potential resolution? Attempted resolution?

 

· Was it the work of federalism?

· Did the media dictate government policy?

· Is our government truly run by the people?

· Who took the lead: executive, legislative, or judicial branch? Was it appropriate?

· Was the resolution legitimate? Or, why wasn’t there a resolution?

· Why is it a political issue?

 

4. Have someone proofread your paper.

5. Write your final copy.

6. Submit your paper.

 

RESOURCEFUL INFORMATION

· DBU library – http://www3.dbu.edu/library/online_databases.asp

· You’ll find: Peer reviews/academic journals

· DBU Writing Center: http://www3.dbu.edu/uwc/default.asp

· Government websites:

· www.house.gov

· www.senate.gov

· http://www.loc.gov/rr/ Library of Congress Research

· https://www.congress.gov/

· https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/executive-branch

· http://www.supremecourt.gov/

· Other helpful sites:

· www.gallup.com, 

· http://pewresearch.org/ 

· http://www.people-press.org/topics/

· http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/

· Interest group websites

· http://www.findpolicy.org/

· think-tank websites (think-tanks are research institutions) ( http://www.hks.harvard.edu/library/research/guides/think-tanks-directory.htm )

 

Unacceptable sources are:

· Wikipedia – You can use this site to get ideas but cannot use it as a reference.

· Random websites ending in “.com” – You can always email be to check on the appropriateness of a .com website.

 

SAMPLE TOPICS:

 

 

 

Economic:

· Stimulus law

· Unemployment rate & Minimum wages

· National debt

· Income tax laws

 

Social Welfare:

· Medicare

· Social Security

· TANF (Temporary Assistant for Needy Families)

· Health care

· Education

· Elderly concern

· Children’s Right

· Disabled Population

· Homeless

 

Civil Rights

· Affirmative Action

· “Comparable Worth” – equal wages

· Rights of Disabled

· Gender equality

· Diversity issues

· Aged Population

 

Personal Liberty

· Issues related to the Bill of Rights

· Ex: religious freedom

· Abortion

· Partial Birth

· Morning After Pill

· Intelligent Design

· Gay Marriages

· Gun Control

· Death Penalty

· Right to Die

· Rights of Criminals

 

MISC.

· Illegal Immigration

· Military

· Animal Rights & Welfare

· Stem-cell research

Unit 1 Hys

Discussion 1

Watch/listen to the embedded video and answer the questions below.

What did you learn about Columbus as a kid? What have you learned about him since?  How does this information change or alter the broader mythology about Columbus?

 

 

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Sports Leadership in the 21st Century, Second Edition Laura J. Burton, PhD, Gregory M. Kane, PhD, and John F. Borland, PhD

CHAPTER 5 CASE STUDY

Active Listening and Anthem Protests One of the objectives of this chapter is to understand the different types of leadership communication tactics. Active listening is one tactic that leaders can use to show their empathy to those in their organization, according to chapter author Michael Mudrick. When considering the National Anthem protests that took place during the National Football League’s 2017-2018 season, it would be instructive to look at the reactions of two NFL owners to these protests lodged by the players. In mid-October 2017, speaking at a meeting attended by NFL team owners and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair reportedly said, “We can’t have the inmates running the prison,” in response to NFL players taking a knee during the Anthem (Daniels, 2017). Following the comments, Texans Coach Bill O’Brien, Assistant Coach Romeo Crennel, and General Manager Rick Smith met with players. Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins did not attend the meeting, having left the practice facility. Later in the locker room, tackle Duane Brown told reporters that McNair’s remarks “sickened me. … I’m very upset” (Breer, 2017, para. 12). Acknowledging the backlash, McNair apologized: “I regret that I used that expression. I never meant to offend anyone, and I was not referring to our players. I used a figure of speech that was never intended to be taken literally. I would never characterize our players or our league that way, and I apologize to anyone who was offended by it” (Breer, 2017, para. 6).

There are degrees of active listening. Some leaders show more empathy than others. Enter Martha Ford, the owner of the Detroit Lions. After week 3 of the NFL’s slate of games, she asked her players to no longer kneel during the Anthem. Although Ford had linked arms during the singing of the Anthem, she told players she thought that there were better ways to address social injustice. In exchange for not kneeling any longer, Ford told her players that she would be willing to lend her name and pocketbook to any community issues the players deem fit to support. Lions running back Ameer Abdullah and defensive end Cornelius Washington said the trade-off in honoring Ford’s request has the potential to be worthwhile if she keeps her word and helps the players have a more direct impact on problems they see in their community (Birkett, 2017).

Looking at the two cases, one leader acknowledged the players’ concerns and one did not. One leader took an empathetic approach and actively listened to the players to find a compromise. In the end, the players said that they felt satisfied with the outcome. Ford has been acting owner of the Lions since 2014 when her husband died and is clearly not part of the ’ol boys club of NFL owners. According to Sports Illustrated writer Albert Breer, McNair’s comments reflect a long-held perception that owners have of the players. Former Dallas Cowboys president Tex Schramm once told players union head Gene Upshaw, “You guys are cattle and we’re the ranchers, and ranchers can always get more cattle” (Breer, 2017, para. 8). This perception is not limited to the NFL. Donald Sterling, the disgraced former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA, once remarked about his players: “I support them and give them food, and clothes, and cars, and houses. Who gives it to them? Does someone else give it to them?” (Levin, 2014, para. 2). Sterling’s comments contained disturbing racial overtones, which led National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver to ban him from the league. McNair’s comments, though not as offensive, contained racial overtones. Although McNair claims to respect his players, it was clear that Sterling did not. Chapter author Mudrick writes below that leadership communication is “communication that influences others’ actions and attitudes, thus resulting in the fulfillment of a shared purpose or need” (Billings, Butterworth, & Turman, 2015, p. 158). Ford of the Lions seemingly did her best to listen to players to fulfill their needs off of the field. In return, she convinced them to take more direct action against social injustice. McNair of the Texans engaged in communication that clearly did not have a positive influence on the players or result in any fulfillment of a shared purpose among the players. Finally, Sterling took full credit for controlling his players’ fulfillment. Readers can judge for themselves which of the three exhibited true leadership through empathetic communication and active listening.

In May of 2018, the NFL owners instituted a new rule regarding standing for the National Anthem. The owners decided that players on the field are required to stand for the anthem. If they do not want to stand for the anthem, they can remain in the locker room.

Questions for Discussion 1. Based on this case and what you know about professional sports communication hierarchy, what direction of communication seems most prevalent? Explain.

2. What leadership style did Ford display in this National Anthem case? Please connect her actions to her style.

3. Which image repair strategies did McNair use following his “inmates” comment? Were these strategies successful in your opinion?

4. Are there other strategies that McNair could have employed to display leadership beyond an apology released by the Texans to the media?

5. Based on information provided in the chapter with regard to crises, does the McNair/inmates’ communication rise to the level of a crisis? Why or why not?

 

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