1. MATH111

According to Wikipedia, that great internet source of both information and misinformation, “In nature, approximations of parabolas and paraboloids are found in many diverse situations.”

Begin by clicking Start a New Conversation. Select ONE example of a parabola in real life. Make your choice (Bouncing ball) the subject of your post, and then tell us in your own words about your parabolic find (at least 250 words).

Do not just make this up off the top of your head – this is not a creative writing class. The St Louis Arch, for example, is NOT a parabola – it is an inverted catenary. Please cite a source confirming that your example is, indeed, parabolic and not some other more exotic curve.

Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 250 words.

2. MGMT314

Use our Library AND our weekly reading material to answer the following:

Why is it important for organizations to focus on hiring ethical employees?

How would you create a Code of Ethics for an organization that you have worked for or that you have read about? Explain in detail.

Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 250 words.

3. COMM120

Ethical and Legal Issues When Working with Digital InformationView Full Description and Attachment(s)

Goal: The student will review examples of real-world plagiarism and their ethical ramifications.

Course Objective(s):

CO4 Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and legal restrictions of published and copyrighted material and how to use the information to avoid plagiarism.

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Description:

Plagiarism is not something that just might occur in college papers; there are social and financial consequences to plagiarism in the real world. Please review the following plagiarism cases:

– Jayson Blair and the New York Times.

– Jonah Lehrer and the New Yorker.

– “Surfin’ USA” and “Sweet Little Sixteen.”

Choose one of the above examples and answer the following:

– Describe the plagiarism that occurred.

– What are the ethical issues related to this plagiarism?

– Find another example of real-world plagiarism and share it with the class.

4. Forum View Full Description

Respond to the following question:

Is the key to developing an effective sales force selection or training? Explain your choice.

5. Forum 7 – Redistribution View Full Description

Is the Social Security payroll tax an equitable tax? Explain both sides of the issue, and then defend the side you think is correct. Support your analysis with argument and evidence! Draw from primary sources, lesson links and relevant peer-reviewed policy journals in your supplementary readings as well as those you find through additional independent research.

6. Monetary Policy and the International Financial System

What is the purpose of monetary policy? What is meant by economic well-being? If you owned a firm that did business internationally, why would excess fluctuations in the foreign exchange value of the dollar make planning for business and financial transactions more difficult?

Your initial post must be in your own words, be a minimum of 450 words in length, and be supported with a reference.

Students should demonstrate their own knowledge in the forums and avoid copying and pasting from web sites. Responses will be graded directly from the Forums.