Go to the Strategic Business Insights website.

Take the VALS Survey. Have the results sent to you by email. The results are sent in a Microsoft^® Word document showing your primary and secondary VALS segments.

Go to the Nielsen website.

Explore the Nielsen Segmentation Methodology, the featured and other segments, and then click on Zip Code Lookup. Enter your Zip Code and the code provided and click Enter. A map showing your geographic area will pop up along with information on the distribution of people by age, race/ethnicity, marital status, and presence of children. On the left will be three options: PRIZM, P$CYCLE, and ConneXions (three segmentation techniques based on Zip Codes, Wealth, and Connectivity).

Click on PRIZM to view the list of primary segments for your geographic area. Into which of these segments would you place yourself and why?

Write a 1,400-word segmentation analysis that includes the following:

• Summarize your results.
• Summarize what you learned about these segmentation methodologies.
• Compare your results showing your buying behaviors with what you know of organizational buying behaviors.
• How do consumer behaviors differ from organizational behaviors?
• Examine the dimensions of the consumer segments as well as organizational segments.

Cite a minimum of two scholarly sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

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DISCUSSION POST #1:

Guiding Principle for Conflict – Mediation – Respect of Parties

My guiding principle for conflict is respect for all parties in the process. It is important to give people an opportunity to express their concerns and opinions on an issue that impact their work environment.  Disputants should be allowed to retain decision control in a judgement free zone but moderated as to ensure a fair and unbiased process that is equal for both parties, particularly if the disputants have to continue to work with each together (Lewicki & Sheppard, 1985).  The process also reflects the value an organization places on its employees and fosters good employee relations., I think the method that best reflects my guiding principle is mediation which is where the “third party retains process control but does not exercise decision control.” (e.g. Cropanzano et al., 1999; Folger & Cropanzano, 1998). In mediation, the disputants get an opportunity to voice their concerns with a manager or “mediator” that facilitates the process of the mediation but doesn’t make the decision.  I think it is particularly effective if the mediator advises during the process. Initially, this may give the appearance as if the mediator has less control. However, it gives disputants assurance that they will retain decision control. (Cropanzano et al. 1999; Folger & Cropanzano, 1998).  

Advising or facilitation allows the mediator to encourage the disputants to “engage in productive discussion.” (Kolb, 1986, Kolb & Glidden, 1986).  This allows the disputants to retain face which is critical if both parties are going to continue to work together in any capacity.  (LaTour et al., 1976).  It  also keeps employees integrity and how they perceive their space.

Advising can also be described as orchestration, under the descriptive model for mediators. (Kolb 1983).  It is an action that speaks to the mediator creating an atmosphere of open dialogue without intervention on the part of the mediator in directing disputants’ dialogue. (Lewicki, Weiss & Lewin, 1992).  We can also apply the Transformative mediation model where the idea is to focus on “parties’ abilities to transform their relationship through empowerment and recognition.” (Bush & Folger, 1994). This allows the disputants to create a format to communicate with each other moving forward in a constructive manner.

Lewick, R.J. & Sheppard, B.H.(1985). Choosing how to intervene: Factors affecting the use of process and outcome control in third party disputes. Journal of Occupational Behavior, 31, 465-502.

Cropanzano, R., Aguinis, H., Schminke, M., & Denham, D. (1999). Disputant reactions to managerial conflict resolution tactics: A comparison among Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the United States. Group and Organizational Management, 24, 124-154

Folger, R., Cropanzano, R. (1998). Organizational justice and human resource management. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage

LaTour, S., Houlden, P., Walker, L., & Thibaut, J. (1976). Some determinants of preferences for modes of conflict resolution.  Journal of Conflict Resolution, 20, 319-356.

Lewicki, R.J., Weiss, S.E., & Lewin, D. (1992). Models of conflict, negotiation and third party intervention: A review and synthesis. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 13(3), 209-252.

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Identification methods are subject to constitutional constraints under the Fifth Amendment. It is important that the identification, by a victim or witness, withstand constitutional scrutiny. That requires conducting the lineup in alignment with court interpretation of Fifth Amendment requirements.

Let’s explore. Police arrested Seth Slim for an alleged rape. Police initially set up the lineup with Seth Slim, who was a white male and unusually tall and lean, and four other men, one white, one black, and one Hispanic, of average height and weight. Before the victim made the identification, the officer asked you, the sergeant, whether it was okay to proceed with the lineup.

Discussion Objectives

The competencies addressed in this discussion are supported by discussion objectives.

• Competency 4: Document philosophical underpinnings and public policy influences associated with the U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
  • Discuss the public policy and philosophical underpinnings of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions on lineup requirements.
• Competency 3: Explain the substantive and procedural interpretations of individual freedoms based on case analysis.
  • Explain the requirements for a lineup for Fifth Amendment compliance.
  • Determine whether the lineup, as currently organized, is likely to withstand challenge by the defense if the victim immediately identifies a suspect and include rationale.

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Having explored the course materials for this Phase, choose 1 U.S. domestic terrorist organization and 1 international terrorist organization. Research the organizations, and in 500–750 words, respond to the following questions, incorporating content and citations from at least 3 research reference sources for each terrorist group. Include your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear.

Assignment Guidelines In text citations and low ov score

• Using your course materials, textbook, and Web resources, research the various domestic and international terrorist organizations.
• In a research paper of 500–750 words, address the following with regard to 1 domestic terrorist organization and 1 international terrorist organization:
  • Give a brief summary of the social, cultural, and political origins of each of the terrorist groups.
  • Who comprises the membership of each group?
    • If known, what is the internal structure of the group’s organization?
  • Describe the underlying values and ideology of each group.
  • How are members recruited to achieve desired organizational functions?
    • Be sure to look for operational details.
  • What are the main differences between the terrorist organization that is domestic and the other organization that is international? Explain.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

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In this assignment please read the articles in your background readings and respond to the following: 

1. Describe corporate social responsibility.
2. Describe corporate social irresponsibility. 
3. Where do you stand on the issue of CSR v CSI? Do corporations have a right to ignore their responsibility to some stakeholders in order to add to the short term bottom line? Provide a well-reasoned response and do some of your own research to provide some examples to support your arguments.

Your paper should be 3–4 pages, double-spaced and in 12-point type size.

Your paper should have a separate cover page and a separate reference page. Make sure you cite your sources. 

Use APA style, and proofread your paper.

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