Humanities 4 Discussions

4 Discussions – less than 100-250 words each discussion. These are the topics that need to be written about:Explore and discuss.The heroic theme is not found not only in Romantic literary works, but also in Romantic Art, especially in the paintings of Goya and Delacroix.  Explore some of the works that showcased heroism and nationalism by leading artists of this time.The violence of revolutions and the transformations of the Industrial Revolution made the clear rationality of neo-classical architecture seem naive. Architects and other artists began to express emotion—as well as reason—in their structures, and this stimulated a new artistic movement called “Romanticism.” One sweeping movement, however, cannot characterize the 19th century. Instead, architects embraced movements as diverse as neo-Gothic and, at the end of the century, “art nouveau.” Engineers also saw the advantages of new uses for cast and wrought iron to change structures from buildings to bridges.    •     •     •     •     •     • 

2 to 4 pages with a spread sheet

For the Unit 1 assignments use the following  Review the scenario first and then continue on with your assignment. Consider saving the PDF or printing it out for your reference.You have been meeting with the CEO, the project sponsor, your manager, and the heads of all the other departments to discuss the project and their expectations. You are starting to be concerned about the level of risk of this project and whether or not the organization really understands it. As far as you can tell, the company has never done formal risk management, taking a more relaxed approach to risks. You are starting to develop your risk management plan; you will present it to your manager and the sponsor in two weeks along with some other project planning deliverables. This list will be used in later activities throughout the course.Your submitted assignment () must include the following: Hello Learners,As you begin work on your Unit 1 Individual Project for this week, I would like to offer some support in your completion of this assignment; as the development of a Project Charter may be a new concept for some. Ultimately, the Project Charter is a document (report) that highlights the key Constraints for the Project (as outlined in the \”Lectocomp Electronics\” Scenario provided for this IP). Your Project Charter should include the following key components (Constraints):  This list can be developed in Excel. These risks would be based upon your understanding of how each project constraint impacts the project outcomes and operations as a whole for the organization. An example of a risk tied to \’ Resources/People\’ may be Staff Availability (time, knowledge, etc.).As a reminder, 

ethics-project

Ethics-projectPreviously you completed a list of ethical issues currently trending in your field. Now it is time to put on your \”creative hat\” and come up with your own ethical issues. Again, utilizing the spectrum of business that your company falls under research and or formulate ethical situations that may not currently be plaguing the field but that are of high concern and must be addressed.Please write a 2 page paper, including each of the minimum of three ethical issues that are not currently trending. For each issue you are asked to identify and summarize the ethical concern itself and subsequently analyze the concern and what troubles it may bring to the company, the employee or both.

Discipline-Based Literature Review

For this discipline-based literature review, you will research peer-reviewed articles that were published within the last 10 years in the Ashford University Library on the following major perspectives of personality.You will utilize your researched article to create your literature review. The review should be formatted with the headings and content designated below.Assess the types of personality measurements and research designs used in in the peer-reviewed articles you researched. Briefly describe the main theoretical models represented within each of the perspectives of personality and explain the commonalities found across all five. Examine the major theoretical approaches, research methods, and assessment instruments used in the five perspectives of personality. Evaluate and describe the current research in these perspectives using a minimum of one peer-reviewed article for each of the five required perspectives. Present a detailed critique of each of the perspectives by evaluating the standardization, reliability and validity, and cultural considerations present in the most common personality assessments used within each. Support your opinions about each model by substantiating them with scholarly research.  Be sure to include the following:Provide a summary of your evaluation addressing the current use and relevance of these perspectives in explaining personality citing research as appropriate. The paper:Carefully review the  for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment. 

Compare how existential and Gestalt therapeutic approaches.

For this discussion, you will compare how existential and Gestalt therapeutic approaches would differ in their applications to the case of Mary (see the case study narrative, \”The Case of Mary,\” in the Resources). Specify:This is an extensive post that should include at least 300–500 words. Cite resources from this unit, including the videos as well as the assigned readings.

Explain the difference between a waterfall and an iterative/incremental system development lifecycle.

APA formatting is not required (i.e., no abstract or cover page).  But do reference your sources.  All four question sections need to be answered. In your responses, write the question first followed by your answer.    If someone at a party asked you what a systems analyst was and why anyone would want to be one, what would you say?  Support your answer with evidence from the textbook. Write your answer in a 400-word essay.   In your response, post the question first followed by your answer.                                                                                                        a)Explain this statement:  “ b)Describe two advantages and two disadvantages of using interviews in requirements gathering.  c)Explain the difference between a waterfall and an iterative/incremental System Development Life Cycle.  Illustrate your answer with diagrams. (25 points) d)Compare the use of a DFD model with a UML activity diagram for modeling business processes  (No need to show diagrams). (25 points) Draw a use-case diagram to illustrate the following online UMUC registration system.     The system should enable  UMUC staff members of each academic department to examine the courses offered by their department, add and remove courses and change the information about the courses (e.g., setting a maximum number of students permitted).   The system should permit UMUC students to examine currently available courses, add and drop courses to and from their class schedules as well as examine the courses for which they are enrolled.   Department staff should be able to print a variety of reports about the courses and the students enrolled in them.  The system should ensure that no student takes too many course and the students who have any unpaid fees are not allowed to register (assume that a fees data store is maintained by the university’s financial office, which the registration system accesses but does not change). (Use MS Office tools, Visio or a free tool from Creately.com; no hand-drawn maps).       (a)Explain two reasons why the object-oriented techniques have improved systems analysis and design. (25 points)  (b)Explain two similarities and two differences between the following UML diagrams:   sequence and communication diagrams. (25 points) (c)Describe four ways that a CASE tool can help to improve the quality of a system being developed. (25 points)             (d) Give an example of an output bias and two strategies to avoid UI design output bias. (25 points)

Competitive Advantage and Objectives Analysis

  for the Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Plan Paper and Presentation, due in Week 5, by addressing the following:   a paper of no more than 100 to 210 words in which you identify the Potential target markets for a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you describe the different types of analysis used by marketers to determine product positioning and competitive advantage that help a company create marketing objectives. For each type of analysis, do the following:  your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Marketing Plan

  King Street Barbershop is located in Kingsville, Texas. The barbershopis under new management and is looking revamp its image. The owner, Joel Gant, has been a barber in Kingsville for 30 years. King Street Barber Shop prides itself on the variety of services they provide. Some of the services include: hot shaves, flat tops, designs, and classic cuts. Clients of all ethnicities and hair textures are always welcome. King Street Barbershop does walk-ins only and is open until 8pm on Thursdays. Mr. Gant is looking to retain his current loyal customers as well attract new customers. King Street Barbershop’s goal is to provide the ultimate barbershop experience while staying true to their ‘old school’ barbershop vibe. There are a lot of great target markets in Kingsville, one being Texas A&M University Kingsville(TAMUK) located one mile from the barbershop. Another opportunity is the Naval Air Station which brings a lot military families to Kingsville      Target Market Demographics:        Marketing Strategy