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In a 1,000-1,250-word paper, examine at least two substance use prevention programs in the United States.

Refer to the list of useful websites at the end of Chapter 16 to help you successfully complete your paper. Make sure you choose prevention programs and not intervention programs. CNL 501

Your assignment must include the following for each program:

• A description of both programs (who, what, and where), including at least one family-focused treatment model used in the program
• The goals of each program (why)
• How each program is funded (how)
• A discussion regarding the effectiveness of each program including those programs with life skills associated with recovery that are based on research
• A description of factors that address community and groups at risk for substance use disorders
• An analysis of how government involvement may enhance or hinder each program’s effectiveness
• At least four scholarly resources in addition to the textbook in your paper. Out of the four, a minimum of one scholarly resource should be referenced for each prevention program.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Michelle is visiting a Muslim country. She doesn’t know what to expect because she knows that some Muslim societies expect women to wear a head-scarf when they are outdoors. When she gets off of the airplane, Michelle immediately notices that all the women in the airport are wearing head-scarves.

According to conventionalism, which action would be most appropriate for Michelle to take?

• Buy a head-scarf and put it on.
• Buy a head scarf and keep it in her purse in case someone tells her to put it on.
• Let her hair show because she isn’t Muslim.
• Tie her hair back and put on a baseball cap.

Which of the following statements in support of divine command theory is true?

• Divine command theory does not provide a clear basis for ethics.
• The ultimate basis for divine command theory ethics can be found in the empirical world.
• Divine command theory cannot provide clear motivations for being moral.
• Divine command theory can be a source of comfort.

Which of the following scenarios would be neutral for an egoist?

• Lamar lies about having done his homework so that he won’t get in trouble with his parents.
• Larry refuses to participate in his neighborhood watch because it takes too much of his time and energy.
• Leah has a hard time deciding between the University of Minnesota and Notre Dame, but she picks Notre Dame in the end.
• Luna joins the armed forces so she can give something back to her nation and guarantee a future for her society.

Why is egoism considered a relativist theory of ethics?

• Because it maintains that what is good applies to everyone equally.
• Because right and wrong are subject to the individual agent.
• Because it maintains that there are universal truths most people agree on.
• Because it maintains that humans are not inherently selfish.

According to an egoist, working hard to succeed in order to take care of oneself and one’s needs is good because __________.

• hard work is valued by all
• it sets a positive example for others
• societal standards demand it
• individual flourishing is the sole basis for ethics

Most people in Dave’s culture volunteer an hour every other week at a local food shelf. In addition to this, Dave also helps coordinate volunteers and fills in for people who can’t make their hour.

What would a conventionalist call Dave’s actions?

• Supererogatory
• Neutral
• Impermissible
• Obligatory

Which of the following represents a challenge to the voluntarist option of divine command theory?

• God has no free choice and is thus just an agent.
• God’s commands are not meant for everyone.
• God’s commands have no basis in reason.
• God’s commands can anticipate any situation.

Which of the following people would most likely be satisfied with conventionalism?

• Lucy is looking for an ethical framework that provides a sense of final justice.
• Levi is looking for an ethical framework that judges actions based on the kind of people who do them.
• Laura is looking for an ethical framework that uses consequences to justify actions.
• Lee is looking for an ethical framework that requires newcomers to assimilate.

Which of the following examples contains a disagreement between popular thought and divine command theory?

• God forbids wearing mixed fibers, but most people aren’t concerned with what their clothes are made of.
• God says to support the poor, so there are a lot of religious charities.
• God says to love him above all else, a fact of which my mother often reminds me.
• God commands people to be generous, so I give 10% of my paycheck to an organization that helps at-risk youth in my community.

Quentin’s faith teaches that God commands everyone to give at least ten percent of their income to the poor. Quentin usually gives fifteen percent.

According to divine command theory, Quentin’s action is __________.

• impermissible
• obligatory
• supererogatory
• neutral

Which of the following statements about divine command theory is true?

• Divine command theory is a basic principle of all religions.
• Divine command theory states that right is right only because God says so.
• Divine command theory states that the ends justify the means.
• Divine command theory states that what is religious is inherently good and what isn’t is bad.

Which of the following represents a difficulty with egoism?

• Individuals pursuing personal excellence often help a society to progress.
• Because good is determined by self-interest, the egoist cannot judge the actions of others.
• Socially determined actions are usually more successful than self-determined actions.
• Cooperating with others is a social skill that egoists do not have an opportunity to learn.

Which of the following statements would you expect to hear from a conventionalist?

• “A culture’s customs are unrelated to ethical truths.”
• “Morality cannot be compared across cultural borders.”
• “The most important culture is the world’s culture.”
• “The effects of an action on the culture determine its morality.”

Which of the following statements supports egoism?

• Advancing the greater good over self-interest creates progress.
• Individual entrepreneurs often benefit society.
• The rule of law motivates actions for individuals.
• Rewarding all athletic participants equally leads to more competitive play.

Which of the following observations poses a challenge to the cultural differences argument?

• Many cultures disagree on the ultimate purpose of morality.
• A lot of cultures agree that murder, stealing, and lying are wrong.
• Some cultures are utilitarian, while others are egoist.
• Each culture thinks its own moral framework is universal.

Discuss your speech anxiety and listening issues, why you fear them, and how you may overcome them.

As you’ve read this week, speech anxiety is a common problem for many speakers. Even experienced orators can experience nerves before giving a speech. In addition, many of us also need to work on improving our critical listening skills. It is important to begin any Public Speaking class by assessing your own communication skills and setting goals for the term. With hard work, by the end of these five weeks, you should be a more confident speaker and a better listener.

Begin by thinking about any public speaking experiences you’ve had. These don’t have to be formal speeches. Book reports you gave in high school, presentations you made to a club to which you belonged, that time you spoke up in church, a toast, a eulogy, a parent-teacher conference, or even a one on one encounter—all of these count when you’re assessing the kinds of communication situations that make you uncomfortable. Tell us how you feel they went, well or poorly, and specifically why. Then determine what your greatest weaknesses or fears are when it comes to public speaking. What are some ways you can deal with your speech anxiety and improve your public speaking abilities? List three goals that you’ll set for yourself during this class, why you chose them, and how you might overcome them.

Now think about your skills as a listener. As the text notes, we actually spend more of our communication time listening than speaking. Just as you evaluated your speaking abilities, assess your talents as a listener. What are your strengths and weaknesses? Set three goals for improving your ability to listen critically, tell us why you chose them, and how you plan to achieve them.

Somethings to keep in mind to complete this assignment pertaining to my strengths and weaknesses is i have social anxiety, and when nervous I can stutter and overthink. I struggle with being scrutinized and the feeling of everyone staring at me can be quite overwhelming to say the least. Three goals to set for myself during this class is for one building my confidence to speak publicly. Secondly would be to practice speaking more publicly. Lastly, would be to have an A in this class so I can maintain my GPA and get into law school. Public speaking experiences I have had mostly derive from my open mic performances. I actually used to write and perform my poetry. My stage fright would be horrific, and it seemed like no matter how many times I’d perform my anxiety would never get better. The feeling of being judged and not meeting expectation or being perfect seemed to really cause a burden for me; Anyhow, I hope this helps give you some insight to complete this assignment, thank you.

I’m studying for my Web Analytics class and need an explanation.

Discussion post:

• Research one of the following companies discussed in your textbook: Snapchat, Taco Bell, Karmaloop, 16 Handles, WeChat, Mxit, Saya, and iCow. Alternatively, feel free to research other companies.
  • Why is mobile computing critical to the success of an organization now?
  • Provide specific examples to support your answer.

Getting Started

“Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.”

Matthew 13:12 (New International Version)

We are all familiar with the saying, “The rich get richer while the poor get poorer.” While this is an oversimplification of a real-world social phenomenon, noted sociologist Robert K. Merton called this the Matthew Effect (Rigney, 2010). In healthcare, the large stakeholder groups who have influence tend to grow while other groups diminish. This tendency has implications for marketing in organizations.

Rigney, D. (2010). The Matthew effect: How advantage begets further advantage. New York, NY: Columbia University Press.

Resources

• Bible

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. Read Matthew 13:12 and the accompanying thoughts in the Introduction and Alignment section above.
3. Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following questions:
   1. What are some of the ways larger stakeholder groups exert influence and grow as a result?
   2. Develop and present two arguments for how marketing might help mitigate the Matthew Effect among, and diminish the influence of, larger stakeholder groups.

Workshop Two introduced two primary stakeholders in healthcare: physicians and patients. This workshop expands the list of stakeholders to include payers, the public, and the political presence, as discussed in Healthcare Marketing: A Case Study Approach, Chapters 7-9.

The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010 set in motion several fundamental changes in healthcare, including greater integration of public health into the delivery of medical services – in the form of population health management – and a drive toward greater transparency and a resultant emphasis on consumer choice based on cost and quality. To address this shift, the broad term “public” is further analyzed to include the role of public health and the influence of policy and advocacy groups.

Healthcare marketing supports many aspects of health services organization strategy and operations. As such, marketing efforts must consider the perspectives of many diverse stakeholders, groups that can have divergent or even conflicting goals.

Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to:

• Describe the interactions and impacts of multiple stakeholder groups that influence healthcare.

Resources

• Textbook: Healthcare Marketing: A Case Study Approach

Background Information

Almost no management decision in healthcare can be made in isolation. Federal, state, and local regulations must be followed. Internal constituencies must be aligned. External influencers considered. The views and values of the communities served will often determine the success of a service line or location. Considerations such as brand loyalty, identification with a community, and the very personal nature of seeking healthcare services drive the selection of a healthcare provider. Some factors may have nothing to do with the quality or availability of services; communities have opposed building of a new hospital because of the increased traffic volume it would generate. The ability to market an institution is further defined by the fact that healthcare delivery is a profession; the classic consumer goods approach of “new and improved” is not likely to impress a target audience.

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. Read Chapter 9 in Healthcare Marketing: A Case Study Approach, including the” Case Study: Remembering Caribou Clinics”at the start of the chapter. Review Chapter Questions 1 and 2 and Chapter Exercise 1 at the end of the chapter.
3. Your instructor will assign each student to act as a leading member of one of the six following stakeholder designations, each with the indicated characteristics:
   1. Caribou Medical Clinical Foundation Marketing Staff:
      As described in the case study. Part of the reason for establishing a planned giving program is that the Caribou Foundation CEO wants to expand operations into adjacent cities and counties. This might entail the submitting of certificate of need applications to construct new facilities.
   2. Caribou Medical Clinical Foundation Medical Staff:
      Dr. Metzger and colleagues, as described in the case study.
   3. State Medical Society:
      The broader physician community, a powerful lobbying presence in the state. Under its new president, Dr. François Égalité, the Society has begun emphasizing medicine as a profession and discouraging what it sees as self-promoting advertisements.
   4. IndemniCare:
      A health insurance company (payer). IndemniCare is currently in contract negotiations with Caribou. The insurer wants to reduce reimbursement and is looking for any evidence that the clinic is wasting money.
   5. Caribou Cares Coalition:
      A patient advocacy group. The Coalition is an independent, nonprofit watchdog group formed to monitor Caribou Foundations operations with an eye toward responsible financial operations.
   6. State Senator Will C. Greenfields and staff:
      Senator Greenfields is chair of the powerful Senate Committee on Health and Hospitals. He is also an adamant environmentalist who vehemently opposes new construction in his district, the intended location of the new clinics.
4. The Caribou CEO is scheduled to announce the planned giving program in a speech she will give at the Caribou Caravan Gala, an annual black-tie event, in two weeks. Using a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis framework, develop a five-slide presentation depicting your plan to influence the CEO’s decision.

1. Competency

   Evaluate the role of identity, diverse segments, and cultural backgrounds within organizations.

   Scenario

   You have been hired as the Human Resources Director for a global organization that is headquartered in the United States. Your job is to evaluate and make recommendations in the area of diversity for your company. Each section will contain specific areas within diversity for you to focus on. Be sure to conduct research uing relevant sources.
   Diversity Areas (You have selected Race as your diversity area. Continue to use for all modules)

   Instructions

   There has been much talk about the interaction between your diversity area and the Millennial generation, and you have been asked by the leadership team to conduct research and findings for the board. You will need to conduct research and include the following questions addressed in your report:

   1. Introduce your diversity area, and introduce Millennials.
   2. Discuss similarities and differences between these two groups.
   3. How does personal identity play a role with these two groups?
   4. Discuss any proactive plans that you might use as a manager in the workplace.
   5. Conclude your report.

Unit IV focuses on code of ethics. For the assignment, you are asked to access and analyze a code of ethics from a public or non-profit organization. Most are listed online or on the organization’s website.

Evaluate and perform an “Ethics Audit” using the following expectations:

Identify the organization, and include a “copy” of the code of ethics in your report. The code of ethics content does not count for the 500-word evaluation.

The outline of the assessment will be in a (paragraph) narrative format.

1. Review and identify all general themes that involve conduct and behavior application to all employees.
2. Provide reflection and examples if the document is clearly or vaguely written.
3. Provide evidence of infractions or sanctions if certain behaviors are not followed.
4. Provide a comprehensive summary.

Purpose: The purpose of this Application Assignment is to interview four people with questions provided for you. You will then summarize their answers and evaluate why you feel they answered the way they did. Skills: In this assignment you will practice the following skills that are essential to your success in this course, in school, and in life generally: 1. Interacting with other people 2. Asking questions and making note of the answers 3. Summarizing information and presenting this information in written format 4. Explaining why you feel people answered the way they did 5. Experiment with graphs in your word processor Knowledge: This assignment will help you to become familiar with the following content knowledge: 1. Federalism in our country’s system of government 2. Some reasons why people answer the same question differently _____________________________________________________________________________________Task: Step 1. Ask four people of differing demographics (age, occupation, gender, education, race, political affiliation (if any) etc.) the following five questions and take note of their demographics and the answers each gives to the five questions. You will need to determine each person’s demographics as you will need to provide this information as part of your paper. (You will need to summarize all this material within the paper.)Preliminary Questions: Please find out and take note the demographics from each person. Then move onto the following five questions.Question 1. The role of the federal government has necessarily increased significantly from the Founding era to the present. Do you think it is possible for the United States—given its large geographic space, population, and influence on the rest of the world—to have a smaller government? Yes No Question 2. Considering the current distribution of power and authority between the federal government and state and local governments, do you believe we should: a. Provide the federal government with more power and authority? b. Provide state and local governments with more power and authority? c. Maintain the current distribution of power and authority between governments?

Question 3. Which level of government do you believe is best able to protect the liberty, equality, and rights of all its citizens? a. Local government b. State government c. Federal government d. A combination of the three governments Question 4. Which level of government do you feel is best able to handle the bad immigration problems we have in the U.S.? a. Federal government b. State government c. Local government d. Some combination of all three governments Question 5. In the coming years, do you believe the power and authority of the federal government will increase, remain the same, or decrease? a. Increase b. Remain the same c. Decrease Step 2. Now, in your paper, provide a brief summary of each person’s demographics (age, occupation, gender, education, race, etc.) and their answers to each question in a paragraph. So you should have at least four paragraphs worth of summaries. Don’t repeat the questions but instead summarize by subject area (example: demographics, distribution of governmental power, government best suited to protect liberty of all, government best suited to deal with immigration issues, future changes in power and authority). Don’t identify the individuals by name. Identify them by number (Person 1) or some other anonymous identifier (their occupation or something like that). Step 3. Then, taking into consideration your readings from chapters 1-3, especially chapter 3, discuss what you discovered in the responses that you received. Analyze why you thought people answered the way they did. For instance, are answers generation-based, does education make a difference, does occupation make a difference, does gender make a difference, Does where they live or where they grew up make a difference, does political affiliation make a difference, etc.? Did the responses surprise you? If they did, explain why. Make sure you discuss inconsistencies you see in the responses provided. I want you to try and reconcile the answers you received to these questions, the general feeling Americans have of the differences between state power and federal power, and what you learned in the video lecture and the text. Look at the rubric to see what I am looking for in your paper to make sure you get all the points possible. Step 4. On a separate sheet of paper, create a graph of some sort that sets out all or some of what you learned in your interviews (demographics and answers to the questions). There are many ways the answers could be represented. Thus, there is not a right or wrong way to create a graph. Play around with the graph maker in your word processing software and create one or more graphs that represent all or some of what you learned from the individuals. The purpose of this is for you to explore your

word processing program or other graph-producing program and see what kinds of graphs can be created and the types of information that can be demonstrated by graphs. Make sure that what you demonstrate in your graph is obvious to the reader (Dr. Lee). The reader should be able to look at your graph and determine what is being shown without having to read your paper to understand it. Step 5. Upload your Application Assignment, including your graph, to Canvas by the due date and time. Technical Paper Requirements (please read and carefully follow):1. Your paper will be three full pages double-spaced — no more, no less, not including your graph summarizing the demographics and participants responses. (Please do not add extra space before or after paragraphs – use true double spacing. This may require you to figure out how to change default formatting.) The fourth page will contain your graph. I know this will be hard. I expect you to plan, ponder, write, rewrite, review, rewrite, rewrite, rewrite (you get the picture). This assignment could easily be much more than three pages long, however, I want you to write effectively, efficiently, succinctly, and well. That is why I have put a page limit. You will have many times in life where you must say what you want and need to say in a limited space. This will help you practice doing so. 2. Do not use a title page. On the first line just put Application Assignment #1 and your name. Then go right into your paper. DO NOT put the course, date, my name, or other things at the top of the first page. In other words, the beginning of your paper should look like this: Application Paper #1 Scott LeeFor this assignment I interviewed four people on questions based on federalism. This paper summarizes what I learned. . . . . . (And off you go.) 3. Use 12 point Calibri (or another sans serif) font. (For distinction purposes, a sans serif font does not have the straight or curved lines at the beginning and end of letters like the letters in this sentence. This font is Times New Roman.) If you do not have access to a sans serif font, use Times New Roman 12 point font and tell me when you upload it on Canvas that you don’t have a sans serif font available.4. Use one inch margins all around. 5. Use only Word or pdf format for your paper. I ask that you not use Pages because I have noted that at times it will not upload correctly into Canvas.6. Your paper should follow these instructions, be well written, and be organized. Please make sure you check for things such as typos, proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. You will lose points for those types of mistakes. I want to help you not only learn the material in the class but to also become better writers. You may want to check with the writing center here on campus for help. They are willing and able to help you but they need sufficient time to review your paper and give you input on it. You should plan on writing and then revising your paper (maybe multiple times) to make sure it says what you think it says and what you actually want it to say before you submit it. (For comparison purposes, when I write papers, I never have less than seven or eight major revisions, and sometimes many more than that.) Recognize that the writing center may need some time to review your work so don’t send it to them and expect results in 30 minutes