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1. Read Rath & Conchie: Strengths-Based Leadership (pages 7 – 95 and the 5 additional resources related to your top 5 strengths).2. Read your Signature Theme Report and Strengths Insight Guide (can be downloaded from the same website you downloaded your report at no extra charge).3. Write a 2-page paper that identifies your top 5 strengths and how you can apply them to your current or future leadership context.i. Include an introduction and cite your report and the text.ii. How are your strength themes defined?iii. What are your strengths/advantages?iv. What are your weaknesses/pitfalls?v. How would you address these weaknesses?vi. How would you use your strengths in leadership?vii. Consider your personal experiences and ask: Does this report align with your personal experience? INCLUDE EXAMPLES FROM YOUR LIFE WHERE YOU SAW ONE OR MORE OF YOUR STRENGTHS EMERGE.viii. Don’t forget to cite your theme report and the text and include them in your reference list.

Write a 2-3 pages (single spaced times news roman font, size 12, please do not include a cover page, and you should not double space the name/course/professor’s name on the top) response paper on the documentary, This is Modern Art, and discuss how each person may perceive art differently and how this view might be extended to “applied media aesthetics.” What are your initial reactions on this video, modern art? Which aspect of modern art appeals to you, (or doesn’t appeal to you?) In relations to the notion of modern art, how can media art push the boundaries of modern art?

Today’s Franchise OpportunitiesFranchising opportunities in today’s small business world are abundant and continuing to expand annually. A franchise agreement creates a bridge between the franchisee and the franchiser. Both parties benefit from a well-run operation. For Assignment 6, review the attached pdf which provides franchise definitions and terminology. Please visit the link below to the ‘Trending Franchises’ website and select a franchise that you would find interesting as a small business opportunity. Type a 3-4 page paper that includes background information on your selected franchise and include criteria for your decision (based on interest, location, cost, and/or industry, etc.). View the franchise profile and report the following: available locations, business type, minimum investment required, etc. Further research the franchise and determine profitability. Identify possible sources of funding as well as costs associated with the purchase. Discuss how and why you would choose to fund your investment. Based on the information you obtained would you proceed in purchasing this franchise or pursue other opportunities? Why or why not?LOCATION: TEXAShttps://www.franchisedirect.com/hotfranchises/10 Signs of a Great Franchise1. Responsiveness during the investigation process2. Direct operational training3. Other training4. Marketing programs5. Real estate and construction assistance6. Financing assistance7. Litigation history8. Financial strength of the unit operations9. Financial strength of the unit operations10. The attitude of the existing franchisees

Explain genre theory and describe the conventions and attributes of the genre selected.Identify a feature-length film that fits selected genre and briefly summarize the movie. As you develop this summary, remember the differences between a film’s story and a film’s plot and be sure to highlight specific genre elements.Interpret at least two genre conventions exhibited in chosen feature-length film that help classify it in the selected genre. Be sure to provide a specific example of each convention (e.g., a particular scene or plot component).Provide an example of a third convention from your chosen feature-length film and explain how this convention expands the boundaries of the specified genre.The Genre and Genre Theory paperMust be 900 to 1200 words in length and formatted according to APA stylepaper should be organized around a thesis statement that focuses on how chosen feature-length film both aligns with and expands upon chosen genre.Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style

What are the differences between the schools discussed in the podcast? Why do you think Melanie responded so strongly to the visit to the affluent high school? What were some of the challenges faced by Jonathon when he went to college? What do we learn from this story? The prompt is designed to inspire and steer your discussion post. You are expected to address the spirit of the prompt rather than develop a point by point response. The prompt is not an exam question.  

So far in this course, you all have explored the relationships between Folklórico dance and nationality, ethnicity, and race. You have also viewed dances that are reflective of this theme, specifically “The Jarabe Tapatío.” In addition, you have engaged in practical movement experiences of these two things (nationality/ethnicity/race & The Jarabe Tapatío) through our dance tutorial videos and live class meetings. For this assignment, you will merge these experiences in this module to write this week’s reflection paper. REFLECT: In this paper, reflect on the readings, viewings, lectures, and your experience with learning The Jarabe Tapatío. Consider everything you have learned and experienced: how the dance looked, how it felt to practice and then perform it, and the story of “The Jarabe Tapatío.” Also, reflect on how the genre of folklórico dance more broadly shapes identity (national, ethnic, race) both in México and the United States. You will be required to use these as support for your writing in this paper. WRITE: Describe the relationship(s) between Folklórico and nationality, ethnicity, and race. What do you understand this relationship to be? Discuss the development of folklórico dance as a genre in the United States and México. Use the readings, lectures, and viewings to support your ideas. Next, discuss The Jarabe Tapatío. What is the story of the dance? Talk about any attributes of movement, culture, or performance that you think are identifiably “Mexican folklórico.” Lastly, reflect on your practical movement experience of learning The Jarabe Tapatío through the dance tutorials at home, live class meetings, and your performance. Describe the movements you experienced/observed. Consider how it felt in your body, what you did/did not focus your attention on, how you used space, relationship to the music, and other factors that affected your movement (e.g. learning at home during a pandemic, someone else’s direction, cultural codes, etc.) Use these prompts as a guide for writing your paper. Allow your responses to develop with evidence from your readings, viewings, and movement experience. I am looking for your ability to clearly articulate your ideas with supporting movement descriptions and textual support. Your paper should be submitted in paragraph form, 2-3 pages, double-spaced, 1inch margins, in 12pt Times New Roman. Please include a title and citations for the videos and/or texts that you discuss. Only include a Works Cited page if you used sources other than our class readings and videos. (This does not contribute to your 2-3 pages.) Reflection Paper Checklist: Your name, instructor name, class, and date. A Title for your paper. Your 2-3-page essay in paragraph form with in-text citations. An additional page entitled Works Cited with your citations. Note: Please see the rubric provided with this assignment to guide your writing.

Why do you feel determining normal probabilities is very important to biostatistics? Can you provide some experimental examples?

Write a 200-word commentary on Sarbanes Oxley and the importance this act has for American businesses today. Your commentary should include the following:A. Rationale for SOXB. Provisions of SOXC. Enforcement of SOX

Articulate in one to two sentences Neil’s problem from your perspective. Supply evidence from the case to support your statement.Create and then prioritize a list of issues that Neil must tackle and would be nice if he could tackle. Identify the issues using these two labels (must and nice to).Recommend an ideal action Neil can take and a likely action Neil will have to take. Provide evidence to back up your recommendations.Discuss whether or not Neil should consider initiating a penalty against Stinson Distribution Company in upcoming contract talks. Thoroughly explore the pros and cons.

Watch the following Ted talk about the difference between art and craft before answering the question:When was the difference between Art and Craft established? This will be important to remember as you continue to view and experience art in the future.Select from the groups of Ancillary Materials to answer your assignment. YOU MAY ALSO GO TO THE MUSEUMS FREE You need onlyselect one group to study, though you are welcome to select more.After your review of the materials, use the links to the Menil Collection and the MFAH to select a work from your studies which corresponds to your studies.ART OF THE AMERICAS AFTER GOING THROUGH THE MODULE MATERIALS, Use the MFAH LINK TO THE COLLECTIONS TO SELECT A WORK MFAH COLLECTIONS (Links to an external site.)Choose a work which exemplifies the culture which you have just studied.describe the work using your new skills and language. Be thorough with cultural context. Remember the four questions.