Assignment 2: Technology, Privacy, and Employee Monitoring

Using the Argosy library, the Internet and other sources, research legal provisions relating to employee privacy and monitoring and respond to the following in a 3 page paper:

• Scenario 1: Can you use information from monitoring reports to discipline or terminate the employees? Why or why not?
• Scenario 2: Should employees have an expectation of privacy in their vehicles on company property?  What can you do, based on the items found during the search?
• On which laws or regulations did you base your answer?

Write a 3-page paper in MSWord format applying laws, regulations or case support to the scenarios and make a determination for resolving each one.   Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, February 3, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Scenario 1: Provided detailed analysis of the privacy issues and presented a legally sound resolution.	32
Scenario 2: Provided detailed analysis of the privacy issues and presented a legally sound resolution.	32
Provided relevant laws, regulations or cases to support the answers to both scenarios.	24
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	12
Total:	100

Assignment 1: Technology in the Courtroom

Over the past decades, technology has changed the face of the criminal justice process. The criminal investigation scene now has forensics, ballistics, and DNA, all of which must be introduced as evidence in the courtroom during cases. Due to these developments in evidence, the courtroom has also advanced in relation to the impact of technology on judgment. Attorneys must now have vehicles to present the new evidence to the judge and the jury.

Use the Argosy University online library resources to research the role of technology in influencing judgments in courtrooms and to select the articles for this assignment.

Submission Details:

By Week 4, Day 3, in a minimum of 250 words, post your responses to the following topics in the Discussion Area.

• Select three articles from the Argosy University online library and write a short description of how technology can be used in the criminal courtroom.
• Building upon this information, compare the advantages and disadvantages of technology in the courtroom.
• Describe the impact of technology on court proceedings and decisions.
• Suggest any two technologies that can be used in a courtroom trial. Explain how these technologies can affect case judgment.

Click here to download a list of technological tools that can be used.

By Week 4, Day 7, respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Consider the points your classmates make about the advantages and disadvantages of the use of technology in the courtroom. Do you agree with their explanations? Why?

Discussion Grading Criteria and Rubric

All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 40 points. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.

In 1999, the FBI initiated operation of the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). This database contains approximately 50 million fingerprint records and links state AFIS computers. In this assignment, you will examine the use of the IAFIS system regarding efficacy, constitutionality, and any benefits or advantages.

Assignment Guidelines

• In 5–7 paragraphs words, address the following:
  • In your own words, what is the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS)?
  • In your own words, what are the steps for utilizing the IAFIS? Explain.
  • What advantages do you think are realized through the use of IAFIS? Explain.
    • What disadvantages might the system pose for crime scene investigators? Explain.
  • Do you feel that it is ethical to use an automated system to compare crime scene fingerprints with those in a database? Is it constitutional? Why or why not? Explain your rationale.
  • Is there any potential for abuse of the system? Why or why not? Explain.

This course is Real Estate, not Marketing

Week 8 – Short Paper

 

Prepare a topic summary of 2-3 paragraphs for each of the following questions and answers:

 

1. Which of the following is a lien on real estate?

Recorded mortgage (pg 222)

2. A grantor conveys property by delivering a deed. The deed contains five covenants. This is MOST likely a

General warranty deed (pg 106)

3. The states in which the owner gives up legal title of mortgaged real estate are known as

Title theory states (pg 244)

4. What is the difference between a general lien and a specific lien?

A specific lien is a lien against a certain parcel of real estate or other property, while a general lien covers all of a debtor’s property. (pg 223)

 

Your grade on this paper will be based on the level of your self-reflection and thoroughness in covering the weak areas of your knowledge.

 

For additional details, refer to the Short Paper/Case Study Rubric document in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course.

 

APA Guidelines Required (Title Page, Abstract, Running Head and properly cited references). Questions, see the Purdue Owl website https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

 

Instruction:

Please compose a 2-3 page response to the statement above.

Follow the rubric requirements (attached).

All papers should be per APA Guidelines: title page, abstract, running head and properly cited.

Deliverable Length:  8-10 body pages in APA format

 

Research a manufacturing organization of your choice, and describe its strategic manufacturing policy. (Note: You may choose a private sector or public sector organization; however, more information will be available for a private sector, publicly traded company). Your description should consider long-term issues (1–5 years), and include a discussion of the following topics:

• Products/services
• Markets and customers
• Suppliers/vendors/supply chain partners
• Facilities (plants, distribution centers, etc.)

Describe the following characteristics to be included in the strategic planning process:

• Alignment of manufacturing strategy with corporate/business-level strategy
• Product/process alternatives (make-to stock, make-to order, etc.)
• Inventory policies (service levels, order quantity/frequency, etc.)
• Capacity planning alternatives (chase, level, etc.)
• Long-range forecasting techniques (quantitative and qualitative)
• Make or buy decisions (outsourcing, etc.)
• Interfaces/coordination with other business functions (marketing, etc.)
• Initiatives to improve operations (continuous improvement, lean/agile, TOC, etc.)
• Metrics to measure manufacturing performance
  • Cost
  • Quality
  • Speed
  • Reliability/dependability
  • Flexibility
  • Productivity/efficiency/utilization
  • Sustainability
  • Other metrics

Finally, what manufacturing strategy improvements would you suggest for this organization?

Prepare a research paper of 8–10 pages (excluding title page, abstract, references page, and appendices) in APA format presenting the items listed above. A minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed academic or professional references must be used in the paper.

 

Grading Criteria	Percentage
Deliverable requirements addressed; understanding of material and writer’s message and intent are clear.	35%
Scholarly research that supports the writer’s position is properly acknowledged and cited. Direct quotations may not exceed 10% of the word count of the body of the assignment deliverable (excluding title page, abstract, or table of contents if used and tables, exhibits, appendices, and reference page). Inclusion of plagiarized content will not be tolerated and may result in adverse academic consequences.	20%
Critical thinking: Position is well-justified, there is logical flow, and there are examples.	20%
Structure: Includes introduction and conclusion, proper paragraph format, and reads as a polished, academic paper or professional presentation, as appropriate for the required assignment deliverable.	10%
Mechanical: No spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.	10%
APA: Deliverable is cited properly according to the APA Publication Manual (6th ed.).

Read the project case for this assignment.

 

As the project manager for the District 4 Warehouse Move project, you will need to determine who your stakeholders and project team members are for this project. Remember that anyone connected to the project who has an interest or stake in the project should be considered as a stakeholder. This would include the project team, vendors and management among possible others.

 

After you have determined who your stakeholders are, determine who will need to be a part of the project team.

 

Develop a 2-3 page paper (650-750 words) in the form of a Microsoft Word document, not including the header and reference pages, defining the following:

 

1. How will project communications and interactions work between the project manager, the stakeholders and the project team?
2. What are some of the issues you, as the project manager will need to be concerned about in forming the project team?
3. What, if any, situational factors exist that may affect the project team’s performance?
4. What are some project pitfalls you will want to watch out for as you execute this project?

You’ve been debating on making a purchase for yourself.  This is a product you’ve wanted for a while, but one that requires budgeting because you will be making monthly payments.

Select a product in which the demand for the product is clearly affected by the strength or weakness of the overall economy such as new homes, cars, appliances, smart phones, etc.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you address the following:

• Identify and define two economic indicators that reflect the strength of the economy (e.g. real GDP, unemployment rate, inflation rate, interest rate, housing starts, etc.).
• With these economic indicators in mind, how has the economy affected the demand for and supply of your selected product over the last 2 years?
• What was the impact on the supply of the product and the impact on the demand for the product?
• Explain the impact on the price of the product and your decision on whether or not to buy the product. 
• Include responses to the following:
  • How might you apply what you learned about supply and demand to your work place or your understanding of the product you are considering purchasing?
  • How do the concepts of macroeconomics help you understand the factors that affect shifts in supply and demand on the price of the product? 

Cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources not including your textbook.

Select a program, quality improvement initiative, or other project from your place of employment. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (850-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which they will make their decision to fund your program or project. The summary should include:

1. The purpose of the program or project.
2. The target population or audience.
3. The benefits of the program or project
4. The cost or budget justification.
5. The basis upon which the program or project will be evaluated.

Share your written proposal with your manager, supervisor or other colleague in a formal leadership position within a health care organization. Request their feedback using the following questions as prompts:

1. Do you believe the proposal would be approved if formally proposed?
2. What are some strengths and weaknesses of the proposal?

Submit the written proposal along with the “Executive Summary Feedback Form.”

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines. An abstract is not required.

Assignment 1: LASA 2 – Compliance Policies

You are going to develop a compliance policy covering the FMLA, ERISA and employee’s right to privacy for the Beta Technology compliance policy manual. Use the Argosy University online library resources and US government Web sites to research the FMLA, ERISA and employee privacy and locate the text of the applicable provisions.

Write the compliance manual sections, including the following:

1. FMLA

• Summarize the main legal requirements related to the FMLA in no more than one page.
• Provide guidelines for employees to follow for requesting leave, including notice requirements, certification, benefits, and returning to work.

ERISA

• Summarize the main points of ERISA in no more than a page.
• Explain the important amendments, including the following, in a paragraph each:
  • Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Newborns’ and Mothers’ Health Protection Act
  • The Mental Health Parity Act
  • The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act
• Explain consequences of violations.
• Discuss the implications of the law for employee privacy.

Note:  The discussion of privacy under ERISA is separate from other privacy issues covered in Part 3.

3. Employee Privacy

• Explain Beta’s policy for privacy related to employee records,  work areas and equipment, electronic monitoring and off-work activities.
• Use statutes, regulations, case law, and examples to explain the legal provisions.
• Be sure to use scholarly references and primary legal resources (the actual text of the law) to construct this policy.

Write a 6–8-page section of the compliance manual in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.

By Monday, February 8, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Summarized the main legal requirements related to the FMLA, using statutes, regulations, case law, and examples.	24
Provided appropriate guidelines for the compliance manual for employees to follow when requesting leave, including notice requirements, certification, benefits, and returning to work.	44
Summarized the main points of ERISA, using statutes, regulations, case law, and examples to explain the legal provisions.	20
Explained the five amendments: COBRA, HIPAA, Newborns’ and Mothers’ Health Protection Act, Mental Health Privacy Act, Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act.	60
Explained consequences of ERISA violations and discussed implications of the law for employee privacy under ERISA.	20
Provided a privacy policy that included employee records, work areas and equipment, electronic monitoring, and off-work activities. Used scholarly references and primary legal resources to construct the policy.	68
Organization (16 points) Usage and mechanics (16 points) APA elements (24 points) Style (8)