READ ALSO : #39 Monique and the Mango Rains Project description In this essay you will be discussing gendered inequality (and social stratification) from an anthropological perspective, using examples from Monique and the Mango Rains to explain your position. Prompt Discuss the social stratification of women from an anthropological perspective, highlighting the varying components that factor into gendered inequality for Malian Minianka women. Using theories and data discussed in class, combined with ethnographic examples from Monique and the Mango Rains, what do you think are some of the obstacles faced by Malian Minianka women in achieving higher status? Specifically relate gendered inequality to at least three of the following anthropological concepts as they relate to the book: Kinship Family Marriage Sexuality Economy Division of Labor Subsistence Reproductive health issues (CHOOSE THREE OF THEM AS THE THREE TOPICS) Be sure that you define/describe how you are using the terms and make an explicit attempt to make connections between the book and other course material (readings, lecture, etc.). Format Maximum 5 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. font (do not waste space). Put your name in a header and insert page numbers at the bottom of each page. Your essay should have an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement (see Essay Worksheet). You must make an argument and back up your argument with examples (this equates to three examples for each of the three concepts that you select from above). When citing examples simply reference the source and page number for in-line citations. For example: "," (KH 126); "," (Lecture 2); "," (AM 261). Please note that is not enough to just have a quote (i.e., a quote is not an example necessarily). Try to tell a story or draw a picture with your examples to relay your points. You must also have a conclusion. No references cited section required. #40 #41 Underage Drinking Project description Underage Drinking: Include literature review of three scholarly resources based on the topic. Explain how academic knowledge impacts the social elements and institutions of both local and global communities. Assess how the principals of active citizenship could impact the contemporary issue during the next five to ten years. Include at least one reference to a multimedia component. 12 Pages doubled-spaced to APA style not including title/reference page. Begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Address the topic of the paper with critical thought. End with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 12 scholarly resources. #42 De Beers and the Global Diamond Industry Order Description Analyze the De Beers case study and write paper in which you respond to one or more of the questions listed below (see “Questions to Consider”) . Questions to consider: 1. Discuss the potential profitability within each of the stages in the diamond value chain, indicating how recent forces have changed the potential profitability. For each stage in the chain consider the following questions: How intense is the competition and what is the industry structure in each stage? How substantial are the barriers to entry? What is the likelihood of substitutes being developed? What is the bargaining power of suppliers? What is the bargaining power of buyers? 2. Describe the key mechanisms De Beers used to manage the value chain in the past? Did De Beers increase profitability for all participants, and did it increase consumer satisfaction above the levels that might have existed without De Beers’ leadership? Were De Beers’ activities good for everyone? 3. Analyze the most important new forces that limited De Beers’ ability to control the value chain? 4. Discuss the role of governments in altering the industry structure. Include in your discussion the role of competition policy and antitrust agencies. 5. Evaluate the decision of De Beers to adopt its new strategy. Will the new role be better for De Beers? Will the new role be better for society? 6. Is the diamond industry structure unique in the opportunities it offers for collusion and price maintenance? Compare De Beers’ market leadership with that of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in the oil sector, or Wal-Mart in the retail sector. Are there lessons that other business sectors can learn from De Beers? Source: http://www.debeers.com/en/Corp.pdf #43 Australia’s 2014 Federal Budget Analysis Report Order Description Business Report Question : The Australian Government is struggling to reduce a budget deficit of $41.8 billion (2.7% of GDP). It will implement a series of spending cuts on entitlements and the public sector. The budget will also raise revenue through a series of co - payments, indexa tion to inflation and a debt levy. In addition to the budget deficit, the Australian economy is experiencing a tapering off of the "mining boom" (2003 - 2011). Many economists attribute the decreased investment in mining to the volatility of iron ore pric es as well as the slowing down of the Chinese economy . China's GDP growth was averaging over 10% for the last decade. However, since 2010 China's GDP has continually been under 10%. In 2014, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates China's GDP to b e 7.5%. • Examine how the continual slowdown of the Chinese economy will affect the Australian economy. • Explain how the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) uses the interest rate to help stimulate the economy. • Choose any 3 measures from Australia's 2014 Federal Budget and analyze why the Federal Government implemented them to decrease the deficit. Requirement: 1. Theessay shouldbebasedonthe essayoutline provided. 2. Wordlimit:1700 3. Illustrateanalysis withtableandchart 4. Allthe references inthe essayoutlinemustbeused #44 Electrical and Electronic principles8 Aims and Objectives The purpose of this lab is to study the series and parallel RLC circuits when connected to AC voltage or current sources. Examine the polar and rectangular forms of voltage, current, impedance, admittance and the effective power of the circuits using simple mathematical techniques. Construct the circuits using Multisim on your PC and then perform simulation (where possible) to visualize the waveforms and current/voltage versus frequency responses. By the end of this lab, you should be able to analyse the RLC circuits. You are required to record all the activities (i.e., calculated results and comments) in your logbook as you carry out the task. Equipment required: Desktop PC, NI Multisim software, scientific calculator and Logbook Procedure: 1.In the following figure: a)Find the total impedance ZT in polar form. b)Draw the impedance diagram. c)Calculate the value of C in microfarads and L in henries. d)Find the current I and voltage VR, VL and VC in phasor form. e)Draw the phasor diagram of the voltage E, VR, VL and VC and current I. f)Verify the Kirchhoff’s voltage law around the closed loop. g)Find the average power delivered to the circuit. h)Find the power factor of the circuit, and indicate whether it is leading or lagging. i)Write the sinusoidal expressions for the voltages and current. j)Use Multisim to construct the above circuit and then observe the waveforms of the voltages and current on the oscilloscope. 2.For the network shown in the figure and the applied source: a)Find the total admittance YT in polar form. b)Draw the admittance diagram. c)Calculate the value of C in microfarads and L in henries. d)Find the voltage E and currents IR, IL and IC in phasor form. e)Draw the phasor diagram of the currents IS, IR, IL and IC and voltage V. f)Verify the Kirchhoff’s current law at one node. g)Find the average power delivered to the circuit. h)Find the power factor of the circuit, and indicate whether it is leading or lagging. i)Write the sinusoidal expressions for the currents and voltage. j)Observe the waveforms of the currents and voltage on the same axes. 3.Discussion on Results and Observations: Summarise the whole lab session in your own words and conclude what did you gain from this exercise? #45 Ngo & Lee (2007) Your Reading Task: equitably divide the readings listed above so that each of you becomes an expert on the reading(s) you were assigned. Your Discussion Task: following questions based on the article(s) she/he was assigned: 1.What are the major points raised by Ngo & Lee (2007) to explain how the model minority perspective plays a central role in the representation of the achievement gap? Do you agree/disagree with the authors arguments(please explain your reasoning)? Your Writing Task: 1. Compile the information from the group discussion, and write a summary of the discussion. 2. Be sure to draw from the readings to support your ideas and arguments #46 Hydropower in Portugal Project description i.Executive summary (the basis for your presentation) _ 200 words ii.Key words (a selection of 5 words that you consider fully describe the topic and your findings) iii.Overview of the topic (500 words) iv.Development of the idea and brief justification of your recommendations (which can be presented as bullet points) (600 words) v.Reflective analysis and Concluding remarks (200 words) Illustrative set of paragraphs/sections worth including: i.A brief overview on the natural resource selected and what may have led people to start using it and trading it, either per se or as a component of a final product; ii.How the use of that specific natural resource has evolved through time in a specific region (ideally in your own country of origin or the one you most identify yourself with); iii.How the use of that resource has helped shape trade/businesses through time locally, either as an essential raw material or as a component of the products/services provided by that industry/sector. iv.What has been the impact on the availability of that same resource through time (e.g. was the resource located in a very specific area of the world or did it exist almost everywhere on Earth when people started using it? Is the resource still available nowadays in those locations, is there a shortage of the resource and is so when and where did it start?) v.What have been the social impacts of the exploitation of that resource locally and globally? (e.g. apprenticeships, jobs) vi.What have been the environmental impacts of the trading of the resource (e.g. if it has to be transported from how far and using what types of transport? Or if has to be processed in some way, does the process lead to dust/noise, etc.) vii.Further considerations on how businesses nowadays perceive the resource and what have they considered doing (if anything at all to help decrease the impacts) viii.A detailed reflection on how the development of this assignment (identifying the key steps of your research from week one to the presentation day in week 10) has helped you gain further insights on the role of businesses on natural resources and on enhancing quality of life locally and globally. ix.If you were a business person leading a business that would require the use of this specific resource (either as the resource itself or as a component of any product/service your company were to provide) what would be your recommendations for the company to be sustainable. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES!! HYDROPOWER IN PORTUGAL ONLY PORTUGAL! Example: Supposing that you chose a specific fur-type (mink for example) as your topic. You found out during the research that many industries make use of mink fur even though it is a highly polemic resource. So, first you would analyse the evolution of that specific fur-type trading in your selected country and compare it with other countries that have the same resource. What have been the trends through history and why? Is the market growing or declining, and why? Are there more sustainable ways of producing the mink fur in the required quality and quantity to meet market demands? Are there any alternatives? #47 Men & Masculinities in Film Review Order Description write a film review on "The Bridge on the River Kwai." This emphasis on this paper is not so much about the review of the film, but how men and their masculinities are displayed in this film. Choose a film (documentary or feature film) that addresses explicitly the theme of men and masculinity outside North America. Your 500-word review should contain a brief description of the film's content but consist mostly of your ORIGINAL analysis and integration of relevant course material. Your analysis should address such issues as the centrality of violence in the socialization of boys and men across cultures and contexts, gender differences in divisions of power and labor and differences between dominant and alternative constructions of masculinity.. Pay particular attention to the matrix of power, privilege, and structured inequalities and to the relationship between representations of dominant masculinities and representation of race, class, sexuality and culture. #48 Organisational behaviour Order Description 1. Explain why organizations need an awareness of their environment? (500 words in Length) 2. Describe how an understanding of motivation theory contributes to leader effectiveness? (500 words in Length) 3. Explain why it is theoretically and practically useful to separate leadership and management? Include in your explanation how this separation contributes to effective organizational functioning? Illustrate your key arguments with organizationally based examples. (1500 WORDS) critical thinking is necessary in this work; Ability to look at theory and bring to apply to real situation; Please give some examples. Please use 10-15 references. Please use some of journals: Harvard Business Review Academy of Management Review Organization Studies Journal of Small Business Management Journal of International Business Studies Strategic Management Journal Newspaper, Magazines, TV, etc. FT, Times and Sunday Times, The Economist, Fortune, Bloomberg. The Business Open Learning Arc FT, Times and Sunday Times, The Economist, Fortune, Bloomberg. The Business Open Learning Archive is a useful source of information on management and related topics. This module is designed to help you explore the main theories of management, management functions and the key issues affecting contemporary managers. Whatever module or programme of study you are undertaking at Brunel University, there are learning outcomes you must achieve in order to be awarded the necessary credits which comprise the module and programme of study. In order to get A, B, C, D, E, F grade in this module, you must meet the criteria outlined below in the learning outcomes; that are, you must provide evidence of an ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas: 1. Demonstrate understanding and the ability to critique the various theories of leadership and management and appreciate the contemporary issues facing leaders and managers. 2. Demonstrate understanding of the key functions of leadership and management and their application. 3. Critically evaluate characteristics of effective management and how this differentiates from leadership. Discuss and assess relative strengths and limitations of key approaches to developing leaders and managers in organizations. 4. Demonstrate cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis, including the capability to identify and critically evaluate theoretical and practical assumptions, evaluate empirical evidence, define terms and subjects of enquiry adequately, generalize appropriately and analyse data. #49 Electrical and Electronic principles7 Aims and Objectives The purpose of this lab is to study the representations of electrical signals by using various techniques such as representing mathematical expression of sinusoid in the capacitive and inductive circuits and phasor representation of voltages and currents in the given circuits. Draw the circuits using Multisim on your PC and then perform simulation to confirm your calculated results. By the end of this lab, you should be able to analyse all the circuits (when supplied with AC) by using the mathematical and phasor methods. You are required to record all activities (observations, results and comments) in your logbook as you perform the calculations, analysis and simulation. Equipment required: Desktop PC, NI Multisim software, scientific calculator and Logbook Procedure: 1. In the following figure, e = 100sin(157t + 30o): a.Obtain the sinusoidal expression for current, i. b.Find the value of inductance, L. c.Calculate the average power loss by the inductor. d.Simulate the circuit to confirm your calculations. 2.In the following figure, i = 3sin(377t – 20o): a)Obtain the sinusoidal expression for voltage, v. b)Find the value of capacitance, C in microfarads. c)Calculate the average power loss by the capacitor. d)Simulate the circuit to confirm your calculations. 3.For the network shown in the figure and the applied source: a)Determine the currents, i1 and i2. b)Find supply current, is. c)Simulate the circuit to confirm your calculations. 4.For the network shown below and the applied source: a)Find the currents, i1 and i2. b)Determine source voltage, vs. c)Simulate the circuit to confirm your calculations. 5.Express the following phasor currents and voltages as sine waves if the frequency is 60Hz: a) b) c) d) e) f) 6.For the system shown in the following figure, find the sinusoidal expression for the unknown voltage Va if: ein = 60 sin(377t +200) vb = 20 sin377t 7.For the system of the following figure, find the sinusoidal expression for the unknown current, i1 if: 8.Discussion on Results and Observations: Summarise the whole lab session in your own words and conclude what did you gain from this exercise
