Each answer should be at least 250 words.

1. What is the sex/gender binary. Be specific with at least 2 citations
from the text and one citation from the Butler resource. What are the
benefits of revealing that sex, gender, and sexuality are social
constructs? What is the role of men’s activism in this. Watch this video in which Judith Butler explains the ways we gender:

2. What is the role of war and the environment in women’s lives today? Be
specific. Cite at least 1 example about war and at least 1 example about
the environment from the text and videos.

3. What do you propose as a call to action to effect change in women’s
lives today? Refer to examples from the text. Elaborate and justify your
own answer and solution This is an opportunity to synthesize the
course and use examples of what you have learned to propose what makes
sense to you based on the course content.

Read the “Midas” case study in Chapter 2 of your text and respond to the guided response below in a three- to four-page paper in accordance with APA guidelines. In this paper you must:

• Discuss the anticipated impacts (both positive and negative) upon operating efficiencies, and recommend solutions to minimize the negative impacts.
• Discuss whether or not operating practices should be changed to accommodate the tune-ups. Be sure to explain your reasoning.
• Examine the reasons why input should be gathered from the shop owners.
• Discuss the type of input that should be gathered.
• Describe the processes and steps needed to launch this new program.

Your paper should be in paragraph form (avoid the use of bullet points) and supported with the concepts outlined in your text and additional scholarly sources.

Submit your three- to four-page paper (not including the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style and must cite at least three scholarly sources in addition to the textbook, Vonderembse, M. A., & White, G. P. (2013). Operations management. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

Real World Scenarios: Midas and Genoa Ford, Same Service but Not Competitors

A typical Midas shop and the service center at a dealership such as Genoa Ford provide the same service, but are they really competitors? Each has adopted different strategies and tailored their operations to fit those strategies.

Midas is in the automotive repair business. Its strategy is to provide a narrow range of services at low cost. National advertising is used to develop wide geographical coverage. The company is not a full service repair shop, but concentrates on muffler repair, brakes, and shock absorbers. It is successful because it quickly delivers quality services at low cost. How are operations important to Midas?

1. Limited service requires a limited inventory that allows convenient storage close to where materials are needed to perform operations.
2. Multiple shops and limited service permit careful engineering of the necessary hand tools and work procedures. These special tools and work procedures make shop employees more efficient. Midas can apply the same tools and methods to a large number of shops, ensuring that initial engineering costs are easily covered.
3. Because employees have few variations in service, they learn how to perform these jobs more quickly.
4. Workers’ skill levels and knowledge requirements focus on a limited area of service so they quickly become experts in a particular area.

As part of a Ford dealership, Genoa Ford’s Service Center provides a full line of automotive repairs. In contrast to Midas, this service operation competes without advertising or national appeal. It also has a different operating strategy. In order to maintain the dealership, Genoa Ford must be able to satisfy a wide variety of customer needs. It offers transmission work, body work, engine repairs, and other tasks in addition to working on brakes, shocks, and mufflers as Midas does. Genoa Ford designs its operations to match its objectives.

1. The facility is adaptable to changing needs. For example, on one day, a single repair stall may be used to wash a new car, repair a door lock, fix an air conditioning leak, or tune an engine.
2. Genoa Ford has more tools than a specialist like Midas does because Genoa Ford offers a greater variety of jobs.
3. There is some job specialization among workers. All employees will not be able to do everything, but employees still need a wide range of skills because Genoa Ford does not have enough of one particular job to allow personnel to specialize. Cross-training is necessary.
4. The workers’ skill levels and pay rates are higher than workers at Midas.
5. A significant inventory of many different parts is maintained. These parts are physically separated from the repair stalls and controlled by specialists in parts.

As a result of its strategy, Genoa Ford has higher costs and charges higher prices than Midas does for comparable work. When a car needs routine exhaust system work, it can be taken to a national chain such as Midas. Generalists, such as Genoa Ford, can complete more difficult jobs and repair work that is paid for by Ford as part of its new car warrantee program.

NO COPIED ASSIGNMENTS!!! ORIGINAL CONTENT ONLY, WILL CHECK

Eight Elements of Thought and Reasoning

There are eight elements of thought in reasoning. We often use more than one element at the same time. For example, your Point of View includes Assumptions. Therefore, we can assume that these elements are two aspects of the same thing.

For your assignment this week, first begin by analyzing eight elements of thought and reasoning and re-organize them into four distinct categories by pairing elements together.

Next, briefly describe each new category you created and present your reasoning for each category. Include the characteristics of the original eight elements in your descriptions and the reasoning behind your pairings

Category:
Point of view is …
Assumptions are…
Explanation…
Example:

Below is an example of what one category may look like. You are free to pair any elements together if you can define their relationship to one another. Focus on the reasoning behind each pairing. That is what is most important in this exercise!

Example Category:

Category 1: How do I see it?

Point of View: The place from where I see things

Assumption: Information that is taken for granted; Preconceived notions

Explanation: I paired point of view and assumptions together in the same category because assumptions form your point of view. You cannot form a point of view without having assumptions first.

Example: My assumption is that short people are not good at basketball. My younger cousin is 5’ 3’’ and is terrible at the sport. Therefore, my point of view is that no short people can play basketball professionally.

Your completed assignment should be written primarily in first person and should be 500-750 words in length. If you use sources in your writing, be sure to identify them. If you use any direct language from a source, be sure to place those words in quotation marks.

Two part (Need on different paper)
Part One:
Topic Selection and Data Collection Proposal
Requirements(Use as your guide)
Provide a summary of the project focus and present its importance and relevance to the sociological study of diversity.
Choose a current research method that is appropriate and sociological in nature.
Select an appropriate measurement tool: an observation checklist, content analysis, or questionnaire (see Resources).
Summarize three academic sources.
Make a reference to applicable sociological theories and concepts from the course.
Cite sources in correct APA format.
Ensure the proposal length is 2-3 pages.
The first step in preparing your proposal is to select a topic that interests you, which should be a topic that connects to the themes and concepts of this course. For the final project, you will collect data based on your topic and use this data to understand how people perceive or react to elements of diversity: race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or social class. A few examples include: Focusing on perceptions of a policy, such as affirmative action or early retirement. Examining a particular social issue, such as gender or age discrimination in the workplace, racial profiling, or interracial relationships. Analyzing how different social groups interact with one another in a particular setting, such as a shopping mall, the workplace, a concert, a sporting event, et cetera. Observing how children of different races, ethnicities, or genders play and interact.There is a fair amount of flexibility for the setting and variable of interest you choose, as long as the topic connects to the sociological study of diversity.
Start here
Once you have chosen your project topic and a tentative data collection tool, complete your proposal by including the following four sections, clearly labeled in your proposal:
Introduction: Write a paragraph that explains what your topic will be, why you have chosen it, and why it is important and relevant to the sociological study of diversity.
Data Collection: Discuss in detail (in 2–3 paragraphs) how you plan to collect data on your topic. Describe the observation tool or the questionnaire you will use to collect your data. A more detailed explanation of this component can be found below, or in the Measuring Diversity in a Social Environment course project description, located in the Resources section.
Resources: Locate three sources you plan to use for your project. Briefly describe each source and why it will be helpful for your understanding your topic. You may use up to two chapters from the course texts or two of our assigned articles. At least one source should be a scholarly article or book from the Capella library. One source can be a popular media source, such as a newspaper article, radio, program, or television news segment found online. Do not use Wikipedia, Buzzle, About, or other encyclopedia-style Web sites, as these are often incorrect and are not considered academically valid.
Theories: Identify at least three sociological concepts or theories that you plan to use to interpret and analyze your findings. Include a sentence or two describing how you will apply these concepts or theories. These concepts or theories should come from the assigned course readings. Examples of concepts include prejudice, stereotypes, minority groups, sexism, cultural pluralism, assimilation, structural mobility, modern racism, social distance, et cetera. Examples of theories include Marx’s and Weber’s theories of inequality, Park’s race relations cycle, Gordon’s theory of assimilation, human capital theory, the scapegoat hypothesis, and the theory of authoritarian personality.
Submit your paper in APA format, with a title page and a reference page. Include in your references the full citations of each of the resources you discussed in Sections 3 and 4 of your proposal.
Course Project Data Collection Guide( Pick one of this option)
For this proposal, you will identify the topic you have chosen, describe the research method and collection tool you will use, and discuss resources you plan to use for your project.There are three basic research methods that you can use to collect the data for this project. You can choose one of these methods or a combination of two methods, depending upon your topic and how you wish to approach your project.
OPTION 1: Questionnaire
Using this option, construct a questionnaire to measure your subjects’ attitudes toward a specific topic. When constructing this questionnaire, it is important that you keep the respondent’s time in mind. A 30-question survey is a bit much to ask someone to complete. You should instead include 10–12 questions. At least one of the social categories we are discussing in this course should be incorporated into your questions (race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, age, or religion). Include other demographic variables that you consider important to your topic (such as education level, occupation, or income level, for example). These demographic questions are additional questions and do not count toward the 10–12 questions on the topic of interest. See the Guide to Constructing a Questionnaire in the Resources for an example of data collected using this method. Include a draft of your full questionnaire in an appendix (following the reference list) with your proposal.
OPTION 2: Observation
Choose any social setting or specific variable that you want to observe. Define the behaviors that you will use to indicate this specific variable as clearly as possible, and create a “checklist” that will allow you to remain consistent across observations. See the Observation Guide in the Resources for an example of data collected using this method. If you choose this method, describe in your proposal how and where you will observe, including how you defined your key variables as a researcher, so that the reader knows exactly how you collected your data. Include a draft of your checklist in an appendix (following the reference list) with your proposal.
OPTION 3: Content Analysis
Choose a visual medium (videos, magazines, television commercials, and so on). Keep in mind that you need approximately 15–20 observations, and choose something that is accessible and manageable (for example, watching 15–20 full-length movies or episodes of a television sitcom is too time-consuming, but examining 15–20 print or television advertisements is more feasible). See the How to Do a Content Analysis guide for an example of data collected using this method. Create a list of variables you will be looking for and include a draft of this list in an appendix (following the reference list) with your proposal.
Part Two
Measuring Diversity in a Social Environment
Overall, this course focuses on issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, age, or religion in our society from a theoretical perspective. But can we find examples of this in our daily society as we interact with various others? That is the question you will answer in this Measuring Diversity in a Social Environment project as you decide on a data collection process, collect this data, and analyze it in a sociological context. This will give you an opportunity to practice sociological analysis and observation and to examine the society you occupy daily in more detail. After collecting your data, you will write a sociological research report on your findings.
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria:
Competency 1: Describe theoretical ideas of power in relation to policy.
Summarize the research project using sociological language and concepts.
Provide appropriate background discussion and highlight key sociological concepts that pertain to discrimination experienced by a group.
Competency 2: Identify historical and contemporary influences of discrimination in American culture.
Recognize historical experiences of discrimination.
Differentiate the varied experience of different social groups.
Identify social trends that influence power.
Competency 3: Analyze the effects of social policy using aggregated data.
Determine the best data collection method based on the research questions.
Collect data and prepare charts and tables for analysis.
Correlate data to a social policy position.
Properly document the use of data.
Competency 4: Analyze how laws are applied based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and social class.
Demonstrate the relationship among sociological theories, policies, and concepts.
Examine alternative solutions to diversity issues.
Competency 5: Apply diversity strategies in professional, educational, and personal contexts.
Recognize opportunities where diversity is needed to address social problems.
Competency 6: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
State and support a clear central idea in a coherently organized document.
Use the accepted form and style of the field.
Follow conventional rules for style, format, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Respect the dignity, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and individuality of other people.
Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (sixth edition) style and format.
Number of resources: Minimum of five scholarly (peer-reviewed) resources, one of which must be statistical. One popular source, such as a newspaper article or news media program, can be included. No more than two sources may come from the course textbooks.
Length of paper: 6–8 typed, double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times or Times New Roman, 12 point.

in addition after Referrence paper
and a 2–3 paragraph summary of your Measuring Diversity in a Social Environment project. Identify your topic and touch on the key points of what you sought to measure, how you measured, and what you found in your research.