anti-imperialism

Option 1: What motivated anti-imperialism in the Global South (Africa, Asia, and to some extent Latin America), and what were the one or two reasons it became more prominent during the interwar period? Consider your answer within the broader context of international affairs during this period.

write a one or two sentence thesis as a standalone paragraph (no introduction or background hook needed), then support your thesis with two well-constructed paragraphs that 1) support the thesis, 2) advance cohesive arguments within the individual paragraphs related to the thesis, and 3) are backed up by specific evidence (events, individuals and their ideas, specific quotes, numbers, etc). There is no need for a conclusion. Make sure to be precise, concise, and consistent in your argument, including as many details as you need to make your point. I expect you will draw on evidence from appropriate reading, lectures, and the primary sources

Foundations of Strategic Human Resource Management

This week we read George, Walker & Monster’s (2019) Meta-Analysis “Does Strategic Planning Improve Organizational Performance?” We also read in the Mello text about the value of human assets in business strategy. Based on this week’s readings, please answer the following questions. Answer them from a business lens (not just your own position) and consider HR’s role in business strategy.
1. Does your organization create value based on strategic planning/management? Consider how HR processes and policies, HR functions, and alignment serve business objectives. Where do you see value creation within your HR function, and based on the research, how does this impact organizational performance? If your organization does not create value based on strategic management, or if HR is not aligned with the overarching strategies, discuss how you would improve this within the business and/or HR function. (If you are not currently working in an HR department, think of an example from your previous work experience or a relevant company you have read about. Be specific with your examples.)
2. What business metrics might be used to monitor the success of these programs, at the organizational level and HR level?
3. Does your HR Department regularly refer to academic research when working to solve problems and create value? If yes, provide some examples and describe the impact. If no, how could you encourage this practice in the future? Be specific with examples of how HR research could be applied to specific problems or challenges being faced now.
Please reference a minimum of two resources and use APA in-text citations and referencing in your post. You will also respond to at least one classmate using the RISE model of feedback (Reflect, Inquire, Suggest & Elevate). Find RISE and other resources here.

Please also use the following source: Mello, J. A. (2019). Strategic Human Resource Management (5th ed.). Stamford, CA: Cengage Learning.

Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States

Instructions
For this progress paper you will develop a college level research paper addressing both of the following topics:

In 2011, the U.S. Government released the first ever (and only) strategy to specifically address homegrown violence inspired by radical ideologies (Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States) which was followed by a more detailed Strategic Implementation Plan for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States. These documents resulted from the identification of violent extremism and terrorism inspired by al-Qaeda as the “preeminent security threats” to the United States. Analyze this strategy and evaluate its effectiveness today to deal with the full range of domestic terrorism threats including from right wing, left wing/anarchist (Antifa) and Jihadi homegrown threats. Describe what elements you think are missing or should be reinforced in order to have a comprehensive and effective strategy to deal with homegrown terrorist attacks (regardless of the underlying ideology or political motivation). [See note]
Terrorism is politically motivated violence against non-combatants in order to spread fear (terrorize) and to force some change in policy. Terrorists attack indirectly (in civilian disguise) and against “soft targets” in order to strike fear and get attention to gain support for their cause (recruits, funding, propaganda). They seek revenge, renown, and reaction and are all about scaring civil society and making themselves known. So global news media agencies and the internet are both perfectly suited tools for terrorists to spread their message. How can we reduce terrorist use of the media and the internet as a tool for their evil purposes? Address both the media and the internet separately in your answer.
Note: This course is focused on politically motivated violence that is commonly called terrorism, and which always has some purported underlying cause. Do not address deranged massed shooters with serious mental dysfunctions as that is well outside the scope of this course. These people cannot be deterred and many often expose ideology as a reason when that is really just a distraction from the real proximate cause of the attack – their mental illness.

Technical Requirements

Your paper must be at a minimum of 6-8 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).
Scholarly and credible references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content; however, a minimum of ten (10) scholarly sources are required to support your paper.
Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.
Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.

A significant challenge for many dissertation writers is deciding on a research topic. Oftentimes, many are not sure where to begin. Choosing a topic involves thinking from a broad perspective, then narrowing your thinking. If you think too broadly, you will have trouble focusing. If you think too narrowly, the topic will have little relevance to an academic or professional audience. Start by looking at the topic from a broad perspective, then narrow in to find possible areas of focus.

As you are thinking about topics, ask yourself the following questions:

• • Am I really interested in the topic? Am I willing to become an expert on this topic by spending months—even years—researching and writing about it?
  • Will the topic add to the body of knowledge in the field?
  • Is the topic timely or is it outdated and overdone?
  • Is the topic something I can research in a reasonable amount of time or is the time commitment too great for a doctoral dissertation?
  • Is the topic accessible? Will I have to travel far and wide to collect data?
  • Do I have the finances to carry out the research needed to complete a dissertation on this topic?

Access and Protected Populations

An important aspect of choosing a topic is access or the ability to conduct your study. For example, you may want to know how leaders of a particular company use social media to increase sales, but they are unwilling to talk to you.

When selecting a topic for your study, consider whether conducting the study would involve talking to protected classes of people or vulnerable populations. Federal regulations require protecting the welfare of vulnerable subjects who may not be of age, have the authority or ability to speak for themselves, or are vulnerable in any other way. Protected classes include the following:

• • children or minors under age 18
  • prisoners
  • pregnant women
  • people with cognitive impairments or mental disabilities
  • people who are educationally or economically disadvantaged

If you are considering conducting research with any of the protected classes of human subjects, consider options for completing your study in a different way. For example, instead of talking to minor children, talk to their parents. There are many creative options!

• Read the following from the University Library:
  • “Standards for Reporting on Empirical Social Science Research in AERA Publications: American Educational Research Association”
  • 2, “Do You Have an Idea for a Topic?,” of Writing Your Doctoral Dissertation or Thesis Faster: A Proven Map to Success
• Read “How Do I Know Whether My Dissertation Topic Is Achievable?” from Laerd Dissertation.

Wk 2 Discussion 1 – Feasibility []

Wk 2 Overview

Wk 2 Discussion 2 – Institutional Review Board and Research Ethics

Discussion Topic

Post a total of 2 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post by Thursday and at least 1 reply to classmates or your faculty member by Monday.

Please refer to this week’s learning materials. They are intended to help you engage effectively in this discussion.

Read the following resources from the University Library:

• “Developing a Researchable Question” in Project Planner
• “Eleven Pitfalls in Qualitative Research: Some Perils Every Emerging Scholar and Doctoral Student Should Be Aware of”
• “Develop a Search Strategy: Choose a Topic” > “Your Topic – Too Much? Not Enough?”

Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

• What is your dissertation topic or potential topic?

• If you are not completing a dissertation, what is the focus of a research study you might complete? You can always change your mind on the research topic! (Be sure to focus on an overarching topic, not on a question or problem you want to solve.)

• Is your dissertation topic/idea feasible? Does your topic fall into one of the areas of being too broad, too narrow, or too recent? If so, present some ideas on what you might consider to achieve a feasible research study.

Include your own experience as well as 2 citations from peer-reviewed academic journals, industry publications, books, and/or other sources that align with or contradict your comments. Cite your sources according to APA guidelines. If you found information that contradicts your experience, explain why you agree or disagree with the information.

Review your classmates’ posts and respond to at least one in a minimum of 150 words. Explain why you agree or disagree. Then, share an example from your professional experience to support your assertions.

Wk 2 Discussion 2 – Institutional Review Board and Research Ethics [

Wk 2 Discussion 1 – Feasibility

Wk 2 – Summative Assessment: Article Analysis and Research Considerations [

Discussion Topic

Post a total of 2 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post by Saturday and at least 1 reply to classmates or your faculty member by Monday.

Please refer to this week’s learning materials. They are intended to help you engage effectively in this discussion.

Part 1: Institutional Review Board (IRB)

• Visit CDS Central and review the information under the IRB tab.
• Select Registering for IRB in the IRB Resources table and follow the steps to register.

Once you have registered with IRB, download the What is Research? document at the end of the list of Forms and Templates.

As the first part of your response, describe in your own words (approximately 150–200 words) what research is and explain if your study will involve human subjects.

Part 2: Research Ethics

The development of the field of ethics in research includes numerous historical atrocities and egregious breaches of humane ethical values.

For the second part of your response, research “historical atrocities and research ethics” and share one historical violation that prompted the implementation of ethical standards in research (approximately 150-200 words).

Include your own experience as well as 2 citations from peer-reviewed academic journals, industry publications, books, and/or other sources that align with or contradict your comments. Cite your sources according to APA guidelines. If you found information that contradicts your experience, explain why you agree or disagree with the information.

Review your classmates’ posts and respond to at least one in a minimum of 150 words. Explain why you agree or disagree. Then, share an example from your professional experience to support your assertions.

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Wk 2 – Summative Assessment: Article Analysis and Research Considerations []

Assignment Content

Knowing the difference between applied and basic research is necessary to develop an effective research study. The difference between basic research and applied research lies in their respective aims.

1. • Basic research refers to research aimed at acquiring new, fundamental knowledge and theoretical understanding of basic human and other natural processes without any particular application in view.
   • Applied research also is conducted as an original investigation to acquire new knowledge, but it is primarily directed toward practical objectives with the aim of providing relatively immediate solutions.

This assignment has two parts. Complete Parts 1 and 2 below.

Part 1: Article Analysis

Locate an applied research article on a topic in your program of study (e.g., DBA, DHA, DM, EDD) from the University Library. To familiarize yourself with the different applied designs, review the qualitative and quantitative research designs in the CDS Dissertation Guide on CDS Central.

Key words to use while searching for an article in the library might include action research, program evaluation, etc.

Write a 350- to 525-word analysis about what makes the study discussed in the article applied versus basic research and do the following:

1. • Identify the article topic (e.g., education, business, health care) and provide a link to the article.

Perspectives on Telehealth for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic us…: University Library (ebscohost.com)

1. • Explain how the study in the article addresses a real-world, practical problem.
   • Explain how the results of the study could impact people’s lives, work, health, and/or general well-being.

Part 2: Access and Permission Considerations

An important aspect of choosing a topic is access or the ability to conduct your study. For example, you may want to know how leaders in a particular company use social media to increase sales, but they are unwilling to talk to you. If you are not able to gain access to the leaders, then you will not be able to gather the data you need for your study.

Additionally, when selecting a topic for your study, consider whether conducting the study would involve talking to protected classes of people or vulnerable populations. Federal regulations require protecting the welfare of vulnerable subjects who may not be of age, have the authority or ability to speak for themselves, or are vulnerable in any other way.

Protected classes include the following:

1. • children or minors under age 18
   • prisoners
   • pregnant women
   • people with cognitive impairments or mental disabilities
   • people who are educationally or economically disadvantaged

If you are considering conducting research with any of the protected classes of human subjects, consider options for completing your study in a different way. For example, instead of talking to minor children, talk to their parents. There are many creative options!

Write a 250- to 500-word summary in which you:

1. • Identify what permissions will you need to access the people, organizations, and/or data to conduct your research.
   • Identify who you might need to consult to gain permission to conduct your study.
   • Explain what potential issues you might encounter.
   • Explain how you might address these potential issues.

Compile Part 1 and Part 2 into one document for submission.

Use the provided Student Paper Template to ensure proper APA formatting.