weekly reflection journal Humanities Assignment Help

1) Review the LEARNING discussion of organizing information flows by Quinn, et al. (2015) beginning on pg 110.

2) View the “Info Please” parody.

3 ) Based on reading and viewing, reply briefly to the discussion questions at the end of the parody. Number your responses – 1, 2, 3, 4 – matched with the number of the question and begin your reply to the questions with a space between each question.

The parody includes a rating scale from 1 to 4. Choose the number you believe is appropriate for where you work. Post two sentences regarding your rating. 150+ words.

4) Post 150+ word reply to the questions below.

Do not write one long paragraph.

1. To what degree does your organization “max perform” the technology it has? What’s happening?
2. What differences in priorities have you seen between IT and non-IT employees? So what?
3. Does technology “drive” change where you work?
4. Do you “love your geeks”? Why or why not?
5. Rating scale and comments.

6) reply to two (2) other students

STUDENT#1

1. To what degree does your organization “max perform” the technology it has? What’s happening?

I believe my organization performs to the max when it comes to technology. USAA has some of the best IT technicians in the business. In fact, USAA was the first organization to invent e-deposit for their financial institution. The computer system we use on a daily basis is state-of-the-art, and our moto on the insurance side, is to trust the system. USAA has invested a lot of time and money into information technology, and it has paid off by the way we are able to serve our members.

2. What differences in priorities have you seen between IT and non-IT employees? So what?

There are not many differences I see between IT and non-IT employees. We all have one purpose – to be there for our members and to create the best experience for them. So, for non-IT employees, they focus on serving members and rely on the system to help them give the best information possible. For IT employees, their goal is to keep the system running like a “well-oiled machine.” We are all there for each other and for the member.

3. Does technology “drive” change where you work?

I think technology drives change everywhere, although most people probably don’t realize it. Every time our system is updated, there is always some sort of change, whether it’s the way we login or something else. In fact, the example I used for e-deposits was an instance where new technology drove a change in the way members did their banking.

4. Do you “love your geeks”? Why or why not?

Of course, I love our geeks! They are there for the employees and ensure that everything is running smoothly for our members!

5. Rating scale and comments.

For the Technology Assessment Rating, I give USAA a 1. Everyone is happy with our technology, and rarely are there complaints. If there ever is an issue, an IT “geek” is on it in a heartbeat. When you consider the size of USAA, and the number of employees working there, it’s a huge technological undertaking, but one that is working well.

-Jordan

Quinn, R. E., Faerman, S. R., Thompson, M. P., McGrath, M. R., & Bright, D. S. (2015). Becoming a Master Manager: A Competing Values Approach, 6th edition.Retrieved from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781119034377/cfi/12!/4/4@0.00:52.3

Harkrader, A., Vandermark, M. J. (2006). Information Please. [Video File]. Retrieved from

• Describe
  the kinds of evidence that a plaintiff can present in order to
  establish a negligent act. What defenses can a defendant present in
  order to refute a plaintiff’s evidence?
• How do statutes of limitations protect professional nurse-defendants? Do they also protect the injured parties?
• What
  can staff nurses do to protect patients from quasi-intentional torts?
  Does this differ from the nurse manager’s role in preventing
  quasi-intentional torts?
• Read the case study presented at the end of Chapter 5 (Guido, p. 67).
  
  • Does
    the failure to document an admission nursing assessment equate with the
    fact that this nurse did no admission nursing assessment?
  • What might the patient’s attorney further allege in his supplemental report?
  • How would one decide the standard of care for this patient?
  • How would you decide the outcome of this case?

• Read the case study presented at the end of Chapter 6 (Guido, p. 96)
  
  • Was there negligence in this case and who should be liable for the negligence?
  • What type of damages should be assessed and how would you begin to determine the amount to assess?
  • Given
    that there were multiple individuals involved in this case as well as
    the institution that employed these individuals, how would you determine
    the percentage of liability for the multiple defendants, assuming that
    more than one defendant should be assessed with damages?
  • How would you decide this case?

• Read the case study presented at the end of Chapter 7(Guido, p. 115)
  
  • Were there damages that should be paid to this patient for negligence?
  • Who
    should be the individuals responsible for these damages? For example,
    is the surgeon the individual most liable for the damages owed to the
    patient?
  • Should the Bovie manufacturer also have been included in the lawsuit?
  • Are there any defenses that the defendants could cite that would mitigate their liability to this patient?
  • How should the court decide the damage awards in this instance?

There are three exercises in English Literature and the instruction is listed below:

Please do it as the last time in length (one to two pages), it should not be too long just answer the questions.

For the second exercise, my song would be “Coldplay – The Scientist ” here is its link:

The instruction of the exercises:

” EXERCISE #1

(Please number your exercises)

Write a paragraph of more than 5 sentences, or a poem of more than 10 lines, wherein you explain your Ars Poetica, or your reason for writing. Warning! Statements like “Because I have to” or “because it’s required for this class” are NOT ALLOWED! The fact that you’re enrolled in this class is irrelevant. Forget your status as “student.” You’re a writer/poet by virtue of having enrolled in HUM 2990. Think like one, write like one. What is your raison d’etre? What do you want your words to do? In other words, why bother? We do all kinds of things every day–play sports, watch TV, take out the garbage … but not all of the things we do have real meaning. But putting words on the page, putting your thoughts and emotions in black and white, should be done for good reason. That’s what I want you to think about and write about (as a paragraph or poem) right now. By the end of the semester, your Ars Poetica may be totally different, your ideas changed completely. That’s okay. We have to start somewhere, though. So, from your perspective (which is unlike anyone else’s) … why write?

Now, onto the second part of this module … thinking of lines …

EXERCISE #2

Choose a favorite song, one you could listen to several times (because you’ll have to ). It should have lyrics (words). No classical or instrumental songs!

* Listen to your song.

* Grab the lyrics online (via Goggle or some other search engine) and re-listen to the song, this time paying attention to the lyrics/words.

Now, answer the following questions (please use the letters a, b, c, etc.):

a. Why did you choose this song? Why do you like it? Did you choose it because of the lyrics. Why or why not?

b. Now that you’ve listened to the lyrics several times what do you notice about them that you didn’t notice before? Do they use repetition? Do they describe in great detail? Or are they vague? Are there any unusual, interesting or disturbing words? Do the lyrics even make sense from a narrative (i.e., telling a story) sense?

c. Do the lyrics have a “mysterious” quality in that they don’t paint the whole picture (of what’s going on), but instead allow the listener to fill in the gaps, or put her/himself into the lyrics? What I’m trying to get across here is this: sometimes writers are very specific, very detailed and those details allow readers to “see” the situation and feel as though they’re right there with the writer. Other times a writer may leave some “space” open so readers can fill in the way they want to–thus, they “open” the text. What about the song lyrics you’ve chosen? Are they “tight” with detail, or more “open” and spacious?

d. Write a song, any song! Well, okay, write the lyrics. It can be the dumbest song ever, just write it. This is good practice for writing poetry. Think of it as warming up the lyrical muscles.

EXERCISE #3

Finally! This week I’d like you to listen, really pay attention to someone’s story. Maybe you’ll need to eavesdrop (I believe I mentioned in class that I do that a lot!) or maybe you’re just sitting in the cafeteria or some coffee shop or at home or in the dorm–at any rate, you’re listening to someone else TELL A STORY.

a. Briefly recreate that story by telling it here, paraphrased (in your own words).

b. Did the storyteller (the person you were listening to) hold your attention/interest as she/he was telling the story? Why, or why not?

c. How might the storyteller have told her/his story in a better, more interesting way?

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I need the following questions answered in a sentence or two. I need correct answers, doesn’t need to be long.

Please use the following link to access the reading

http://classics.mit.edu/Sophocles/antigone.html

Assignment:

Before you begin reading, create a word processing document with a table that has three columns and six rows. In the first column, list the literary terms given below. In the second column, place the definition you find for each term. In the third column, identify specific quotations from the play that provide examples of the literary term. When you have completed the chart submit your assignment.

Term	Definition	Example
Foreshadowing
Deus ex Machina
Dramatic Irony
Pathos
Hubris

Answer all of the questions bwelow:

• 1 When Antigone is captured and brought before Creon, whtat is the attitude of the Chorus and the Sentry with regard to her situation?
• 2(How does Antigone defend her defianace of the edict? How does she view the relationship between laws made by man and those created by the gods?
• 3 Does Ismene now try to share responsiblity with Antigone and why doesn’t Antigone let her?
• 4 According to Creon’s son Haimon, what is the reaction of the common people to Creon’s death sentence for Antigone?
• 5 What threat does Haemon make?
• 6 (What advice does Haemon give Creon? Is it good advice, or is Haemon blinded by his love for Antigone?
• 7 (What is Creon’s initial reaction to Teiresias’s report? Of what does he accuse Teiresias?
• 8 The blind prophet Teiresias appears again. What omens does Teiresias report and what do these omens mean?
• 9 Why does Chreon finally change his mind about Teiresias?
• 10What course of action does the Chorus recomend to Creon, and how does Creon react to this advice?
• 11 What is the dramatic purpose of the prologue?
• 12 What moral lesson does the Chorus see in the fate of Creon at the close of the play?
• 13What problems does Antigone report to her sister Ismene, and what does Antigone intend to do?
• 14What is Ismene’s reaction to Antigone’s plan?
• 15What is Ismene’s view of the relationship between men and women?
• 16What are the main differences between Antigone and Ismene in terms of personality? ( hint: Ismene is a foil to Antigone).
• 17(How is the way the people see Creon when he first appears in the play similar to the way people used to see Oedipus?
• 18In his long speech, Creon outlines his guiding philosophy. What human institution does Creon believe to be most important in life?
• 19How do Creon’s beliefs compare with Antigone’s?
• 20What is the Chorus’s initial reaction toward Creon’s decree?
• 21What view of Creon does the Sentry present to the audience?
• 22(Why does Antigone say, “If that is whay you think, I should not want you, even if you wanted to come”?
• 23What is the point that Haemon is trying to make through the analogies fo the tree and the ship?
• 24Is Creon’s decision to arrest Ismene necesseary? Is it just vindictive?
• 25Why is the Sentry afraid to tell Creon that Polyneices has been buried? Are his fears justified?