1. Go to the most current issue of Fortune Magazine’s which has the list of the “Best Businesses for Which to Work.”
2. Select a company that has adequate resources in the CTC library from which you can research those human relations techniques which make the company a great place to work.
3. Write 1500-words about those human relations techniques which make the company a great place to work.
4. The opening section must be a brief history of the company.
5. The content must be developed around any four (4) of the following areas listed below:
   • Human Relations Theories Used at the Business 
   • Team Building Practices
   • Motivational Practices
   • Productivity and Quality Improvement Programs
   • Job Design and Job Enrichment Efforts
   • Leadership Theories Used in the Company and the Leaders
   • Communication Within the Company
   • Decision-Making Practices
   • Culture of the Company.
6. There must be at least six sources (You certainly can have more). Sources of information can be books and magazine articles (preferred by the instructor) by authoritative writers or researchers.
7. You may use your textbook as one source.
8. Wikipedia and encyclopedias are not acceptable sources.
9. One of your sources can be the website of the business about which you choose to write. This only counts for one source. All other online sources must be through the CTC Library.
10. Materials from sources must be cited or designated using Modern Language Association (MLA) standards.
11. Online sources can only be those from the .

Learn to use the . It is the only source that this instructor recognizes as resources for the research. One resource can be information gained from the company website if the website is properly cited in MLA style. That site can be researched from the world wide web (WWW) by using Google, Yahoo, Firefox, etc. Do you have questions on using it? Check out the virtual seminar on the announcements! 
The writing format must be one acceptable to the CTC English Department. Excellent research examples may be found in the MLA Style folder found on this page. When in doubt, follow MLA standards. Students should write on a college level. Spelling and punctuation should be perfect. 

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited to include using an assignment you previously submitted in another class for credit in this class. A student can be dismissed from the college for plagiarism. You must cite all words and ideas that are not your own. For more specific information about plagiarism see the Scholastic Honesty folder in the Course Menu.

FORMAT:

I.  Cover Page  (Is not included in the word count)

II. Outline of each section  (Is not included in the word count)

III.  Introduction of Research Topic (including a brief history of the company)

IV.  Areas Covered  (any 4 or more of the nine above can be used)

V. Conclusion

VI. Works Cited (Is not included in the word count)

Keep a copy of your research for four weeks after the course ends.  This is not a cut and paste exercise.

1. Select a research topic on an economic issue.  Consult with your instructor to discuss your ideas.
2. Conduct research on your topic using at least three sources.
3. Write a Research assignment with a Body length of 2-3 pages using APA style.
4. Double-space your Research Paper.
5. Include a Title Page, an Abstract with Key Words, a Body, and References.
6. In the Body of your Research Paper, begin with an Introductory Paragraph and end with a Concluding Paragraph.
7. Consider using the Writing Lab to provide assistance with editing.
8. Your assignment will be checked for plagiarism using SafeAssign. Plagiarizism, whether intentional or simply due to ignorance will receive a total grade of zero. Read the following information on .

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A BID IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH GRADUATE-LEVEL WRITING. MUST FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED, AND NO PLAGIARISM. USE THE SOURCES INCLUDED. AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION IN 500 WORDS AND USE ONLY SCHOLARLY SOURCES THAT ARE NOT ATTACHED. 

 Research a diet currently being used by the public. It can be a commercial diet such as Atkins, Weight Watchers; a regional diet such as Mediterranean; or one that focuses on types of food such as vegan.

Identify the name of the diet and its purpose (weight maintenance, long term health, etc.). Explain its key points in terms of nutrition (focus on protein, carbohydrates, etc.). Also discuss the diet plan and the diet’s strengths and weaknesses. Summarize your paper by evaluating whether you believe the diet is one that is healthy as compared to dietary guidelines.

The writing assignment should be no more than 2-3 pages and APA Editorial Format must be used for citations and references used.

Prior to getting started with this assignment, review the detailed instructions for all discussion boards on Syllabus Page 1, FAQs.

Post your solution to “Chapter 11- Exercise Question” located near the end of chapter 11 in your textbook.

Exercise Question: What are the important aspects of an improvement plan? Why are these so important?

You must create a thread in order to view other threads in this forum. Do not submit a blank one in efforts to see other posts. This could result in a point reduction.

Prior to getting started with this assignment, review the detailed instructions for all discussion boards on Syllabus Page 1, FAQs.

Post your solution to “Chapter7- Exercise Question” located near the end of chapter 7 in your textbook. 

Exercise Question: Research two different companies you might be interested in working for When reviewing their list of benefits, which ones are offered that might motivate someone to stay with the organization?

You must create a thread in order to view other threads in this forum. Do not submit a blank one in efforts to see other posts. This could result in a point reduction.

Respond to ONE of the following questions:

• How does Maya Angelou describe Mrs. Flowers? Does the description help paint a picture of how other characters feel about her?
• Why do you think Cherokee Paul McDonald called his writing A View from the Bridge? How does his view change throughout the course of the story? What do you think is the underlying point of this?

Respond to ONE of the following questions:

• Martin Luther King uses logos (the message), ethos (his credibility), and pathos (the emotional connection to the reader) to convince a group of pastors that his cause should also be their cause. Discuss the ethos King portrayed to the reader. How did he prove to the audience it was worth listening to his voice? 
• Jonathan Swift’s use of satire could be considered vulgar and extreme if taken literally. Do you think this was an effective rhetoric strategy? If you agree, what specifically worked well instead of confronting this problem with more realistic suggestions? If you feel this approach is ineffective, why? What would you do differently?

Prior to getting started with this assignment, review the detailed instructions for all discussion boards on Syllabus Page 1, FAQs.

Post your solution to “Chapter 1- Exercise Question” located near the end of chapter 1 in your textbook. 

Exercise Question: Research the various generations: baby boomers, Generation X, and the Y Generation (millennials). Compare and contrast five differences between the generations. How might these differences impact HRM?

You must create a thread in order to view other threads in this forum. Do not submit a blank one in an effort to see other posts. This could result in a point reduction.

Respond to ALL of the following questions:

• What is the easiest and the most difficult part of writing (i.e., figuring out how to start, gathering ideas, applying correct grammar, meeting the word count requirement, citing sources, etc.)?
• How do you approach your writing assignments? What is your writing strategy? How do you overcome writers block?
• Why are correct grammar and correct punctuation essential in writing?
• How are grammar and punctuation useful in the real world (outside school)? Provide an example.