In our culture, there is an increased use of social media.  Social media has changed the way people and families interact with each other.  Many theorists believe social media has advantages of connecting people, while other theorists believe social media negatively affects relationships, for many reasons.  Social workers need to be aware of the couples’ use of social media and explore the effects on the relationship. 

For this Assignment search the Walden Library for two articles – one supporting the positive affects social media has on couples and one suggesting the negative affects social media has on relationships.  

The Assignment (2–3 pages)

• Summarize each article in 100 words or less.
• Provide a critical analysis of each side of the social media debate.
• Explain which side you take and support your professional opinion on social media and couple’s relationships with scholarly references and additional resources.

Use evidence-based research to support your findings.

 

Prepare an essay response at least one page in length that answers the following questions:

• What is the European Union’s Social Charter?
• Why is it important for U.S. firms dealing with European unions to be aware of this?

Sources should be less than Five years old

 

Prepare an essay response at least one page in length that answers the following questions:

• What is the European Union’s Social Charter?
• Why is it important for U.S. firms dealing with European unions to be aware of this?

AND

Prepare an essay response of at least one page in length that addresses the following items:

• What factors distinguish the labor relations system in the public sector from that in the private sector?
• Propose a public-sector labor relations system for the employees of the city government.
  • What would it borrow from the private sector?
  • What would it not be able to borrow? Why?
  • How would you modify your system to account for specific aspects of city government? Why?

References should be Five years old of less. 

This week’s assignment contains an imaginary scenario in which you will demonstrate your knowledge of the concepts presented in this course.

Scenario:

Your friend, an 8th-grade earth science teacher at the local middle school, is organizing an Earth Day celebration for his students and their families. He knows you have recently been learning about environmental policies in this environmental science class and has asked you to be one of several guest speakers at the event. He would like you to explain to the students how scientific research and public awareness of an environmental issue led to an environmental policy or law. The goal is for the 8th-grade students to understand how people and communities (scientific community, government bodies, citizens of a country, etc.) can effect positive change for the environment.

Use the policy and issue you selected for your Wk 5 Discussion – Environmental Policies in Action.

Prepare a 3-to 4-minute video and/or audio recording, or a 1,050- to 1,750-word transcript of your presentation.

Address the following in your presentation:

• Summarize the environmental issue. What are its causes? What are the effects on the environment and people? Consider multiple perspectives and locations, as applicable.
• Explain how economics and/or personal lifestyle choices or behaviors are related to this issue.
• Describe how individuals, communities, and/or governments have worked to address the issue.
• Examine the impact of relevant legislation or initiatives. What are the benefits? Have there been any consequences?

Note: Remember your audience; the presentation needs to make sense and appeal to 13- and 14-year-old students.

Include at least 2 outside resources to support your conclusions.

 

• Watch the video titled, “The Case for Business Ethics” (also available below). Next,  go to the Society for Human Resource Managers’ (SHRM) Website and read  the “SHRM Code of Ethical and Professional Standards in Human Resources  Management,” located at http://www.shrm.org/about/pages/code-of-ethics.aspx.  Then, assess the importance of business ethics to today’s  organizations. Suggest two (2) actions that human resources can take in  order to influence positive ethics in an organization. Provide a  rationale for your response.
• From  the case study, give your opinion on which theory you believe dominates  business today, and explain why. Take a position as to whether or not  you believe Monsanto was successful in its effort to meet stakeholder  interests. Provide one (1) example of Monsanto’s effort to meet  stakeholder interests to support your position.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FySbm7JR744&feature=youtu.be