Davide Lorenzo Modena

Assignment DescriptionIn the first part of this course we discussed the idea that while sociologists often debate the role of “structure” (the relatively stable opportunities and constraints affecting our lives) versus “agency” (the ability we have to influence our own lives), that in general we will recognize the influence of both. One of the ways we discussed this was in relation to inequality and the distinction between ascribed statuses and achieved status. We ta...

Module Specific Assessment Criteria And RubricInstructions on Assessment You will complete a research plan proforma, describing in detail a qualitative study that will be conducted for your qualitative methods assessment 002. Responses will be in the form of text-response boxes. You will be asked to consider previous literature, your rationale, sampling approaches, procedure, timescales, a rationale for your chosen methodology, analysis, and reflexivity. The assessment load will be 20% of th...

Overview of the AssignmentThis assignment builds on the analysis undertaken for the company in assignment 1.  You should use the analysis from assignment 1 in order to produce a report that identifies strategic options that are available to the company and recommends and justifies one of these options as the preferred choice of strategic direction.  Your report on the company should use appropriate frameworks to develop at least two strategic options for the company.  The o...

Binding principlesExplain why the following sentences are ungrammatical. You do not have to draw trees, but you might find it helpful sometimes in order to figure out c-command relationships.A complete answer will state which binding principle is violated, and how it is violated in the particular sentence.(1) The large dog]i bit himi.(2) Shei knew Melissai.(3) Sami’s father]m believes in herselfi.(4) Michaeli’s father]m loves himm.(5) Melissai heard that Richard bought a cake fo...

Instructions for the taskThis PIP (Process Improvement Project) provides an opportunity for each student to customize the course content to his/her specific needs.  Select a problem (from work, home, school, etc.) to demonstrate that you can use problem solving tools to find root causes and generate solutions to the problem.  Your topic should be different than any of the topics on the list on the list provided earlier in this module. In addition to making sure that your project ...

Literature ReviewThe research project should include the following sections and chapters; however, the word lengths of the various sections are approximate and may change across different projects. The criteria on pages 4-9 will be used to assess your work. Chapter 1: Introduction The introduction provides the background to the research area. The research question and three objectives should also be provided within this section. (300 words, 7 marks). Chapter 2: ...

A Market Opportunity?Major Case Study: Nature’s Own Medicine (NOM) Introduction When award-winning specialty retailer Nature’s Own Medicine (NOM) started exploring the possibility of expanding its operations into the Canadian market in 2013, it already recognized the attractiveness of the robust retail industry in the country, particularly the health and wellness category. The natural supplement market is a growing $3 billion industry in Canada, which sees 70 percent of Canadian cit...

Recognizing the two primary goals of probation and parole1. Recognize the two primary goals of probation and parole (P/P).2. Understand modes of treatment in P/P.3. Learn about theory.4. Know the three basic theoretical models for treatment in P/P. 5 Understand the importance of the unconscious in psychoanalytic theory.6. Learn the three stages of psychological development through which a person passes.7. Recognize types of deviant behavior that can be traced to stages of development.8. Le...

Learning OutcomesAs part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Quality Management assignment – this is the second of two and is worth 50% of the overall assessment mark. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information onpreparing and submitting assignments.Learning OutcomesAfter completing the module, you should be able to:1. Critically evaluate the concepts and principles of total quality ...

Identifying Indicator Words Context: you are thinking about getting a pet and have asked a friend whether you should get a cat or a pet rock. “Wow, that’s a weird question, but here goes.  Rocks do not make good pets because they lack an emotional life.  Besides, rocks do not have a heartbeat.” 1) underline indicator words, 2) label premises and conclusions, 3) identify any noise, 4) identify any hidden premises or conclusions, 5) diagram the argument. &ldq...