To prepare: identify a social problem that is common among the organization (or its clients) and research current policies at that state and federal levels that impact the social problem. Then, from a position of advocacy, identify methods to address the social problem (i.e., how you, as a social worker, and the agency advocate to change the problem). You are expected to specifically address how both you and the agency can effectively engage policymakers to make them aware of the social problem and the impact that the policies have on the agency and clients.
The Assignment (1-2 pages):
1)Identify the social problem
2)Explain rational for selecting social problem
3)Describe state and federal policies that impact the social problem
4)Identify specific methods to address the social problems
5)Explain how the agency and student can advocate to change the social problem
The agency I work with is Badlands human service centre https://www.nd.gov/dhs/
Answer the question after read this play. PDF of the book is in the link https://yale.imodules.com/s/1667/images/gid6/editor_documents/malafronte/sophocles_oedipus_the_king_trans_fagles.pdf?sessionid=41112866-a7c4-4a8c-8b1c-8e545dc086ba&cc=1.
Questions1) Interpret the continuity between these two quotes:
Oedipus: "My children/ I pity you. I see--how could I fail to see/ what longings bring you here? Well I know/ you are sick to death, all of you,/ but sick as you are, not one is sick as I" (162).
Creon: "Apollo commands us--he was quite clear--'Drive the corruption from the land,/ don't harbor it any longer, past all cure,/ don't nurse it in your soil--root it out!'" (164).
2) Choose a passage that stood out to you, and analyze its meaning in the context of the drama.
Choose a culture and research it to discover differences in nonverbal behaviors. In your paper, outline the differences as compared with general practices typically found in the United States. Use concepts of nonverbal communication (Ch. 6) to share your reflections.
Chapter 6 is attached below
Writing Instructions
Begin by copying the question you are responding to.
Subdivide the paper into thematic sections
Your essay should have a title, a body (with a thematic subhead or with multiple parts
with subheads), and a conclusion.
Be sure to cite and reference sources of your information in the APA style.
Use bold fonts to emphasize the course concepts you are using in your paper.
Groupthink seems to be a common occurrence in this age of social media. What is it? How is groupthink damaging? How can it be prevented? What are examples of groupthink (provide and explain at least two)?
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
(3) Reflection Paper
Overview:
After reviewing this weeks materials, write and submit a Reflection Paper, on the following quote, and how it relates to Starbucks success. In your paper, take a position on how the quote either relates or does not relate to Starbucks. Your paper should be based on your new, and previous, knowledge and experience; incorporating, where applicable, the Conceptual Inventory terms weve explored to date
The quote for this week is:
Our knowledge of circumstances has increased, but our uncertainty, instead of having diminished, has only increased. The reason of this is that we do not gain all our experience at once, but by degrees; so our determinations continue to be assailed incessantly by fresh experience; and the mind, if we may use the expression, must always be under arms.
Carl von Clausewitz
Criteria:
You can agree or disagree, but I expect you to support/defend your position based on your personal experience
Please discuss what a team leader can do to build a basis of trust and increase team loyalty? What are the three mistakes a leader can make?
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
The three mistakes are accountability, credit, and groupthink.
Write a brief summary for each of the theoretical models or concepts covered. The key here is to develop an inventory or reference guide to help you apply the theory/concept to a given situation. Each concept covered should at minimum be accompanied by a definition, and a paragraph explaining its application. You would be advised to include more pertinent information although this can easily be retrievable in the readings if it is referenced. See the example provided for you to serve as a template.
Conduct research and find a case of intimate abuse of either an elderly person or a person with disabilities that occurred in the State of Florida. Brief the case regarding what occurred and what interventions and resolutions resulted. Please use at least 1 reliable source and cite in APA format. The assignment should be double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman. The submitted assignment should be 5 pages (minimum), not including a reference page. You do not need a title page or an abstract for this assignment. You have two weeks to complete it so please make sure it's detailed with obvious evidence of critical thinking.
Culturally Competent Project (20% of the total grade)
Problem: choose a prevailing health condition/s (usually found in the 3 leading causes of morbidity and mortality statistics that affects the MEXICAN ethnic group.
Below is what my section of the project is. Keep Mexico in mind when talking about the current situation. Please use references no more than 5 years old.
Current Situation: What is the current situation? Give a description of the problem/need for this leadership activity
please let me know if you have any questions.
Read about the research studies on Group Conformity and Groupthink in the text, pages 104-106. (attached) For a total of three sources, find two peer-reviewed academic journal articles, in addition to the text, to support your discussion. Cite within your writing and in the reference list.
Write about the behavioral commonalities across studies or how their findings differentiate/conflict.
What do these studies say about individualism, conformity, authority, socialization, and independent thinking?
Discuss personal experiences to highlight your findings from the studies.
