Discussion Post I: Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics- Principles of Management
After reading and studying this week's materials, respond to the following questions.
i. First explain what social responsibility means in a business setting.
ii. Then, describe what social responsibility means to you personally. Make a connection to this week's materials citing examples from the readings or researching beyond the readings. Include a citation to your source(s).
iii. Do you think business organizations should be socially responsible? Why or why not?
iv. Finally, make a connection between corporate social responsibility and ethics. What do you think is the best way for managers to ensure and/or encourage their employees to act ethically?
Discussion Post II: The Reformation- World Civilization
With regard to the Protestant Reformation, in what ways was Martin Luther a conservative thinker compared to others such as Calvin or the Anabaptists? Could the reform have begun a century prior? Why or Why not?
Discussion Post III: Digital Marketing Tactics- Principles of Marketing
Overview
Social or digital selling is the use of online, mobile and social media to engage customers, build stronger customer relationships, and augment sales performance. HubSpot and Google Analytics are two such popular digital tools that are considered a "must" for companies in the online or digital space.
Business Simulation
Samantha was recently hired as a sales team leader for Google Analytics. Sanjay, the Regional Vice President, is asking Samantha with reaching a target sales quota in the current quarter. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, small mom and pop clothing store that have little/no online presence has come to you for help and advice to grow its customer base.
Task
i. What are the top three strategies Samantha might offer the mom & pop market, relative to adopting a digital or social marketing campaign?
ii. How would you incorporate search engine optimization into your suggestions to the mom & pop market?
Discussion Post I: Learned Helplessness- Fundamentals of Psychology II
Learned helplessness is a concept commonly associated with stress. Based on the unit resources and your own research, discuss the following questions.
i. How is the concept of learned helplessness demonstrated? Is this phenomenon real? Explain why or why not. Be sure to explain, demonstrating your understanding of the concept from the readings and the video.
ii. Provide a real-life example of learned helplessness that happened to you or to someone you know? What might you or that person have done to avoid experiencing learned helplessness? Be sure to share details.
Discussion Post V: Development in Context- Child Development
Reflect on how the contexts of family, peers, OR early schooling affected your own development (or the development of someone you know).
Choose at least three key concepts (examples for family include family systems, parenting style) that you have read about in this unit and explain how they relate to your own experiences. Provide specific detail connecting the concepts chosen with your experiences. Pretend you are a Child Psychologist consulting with a family services agency. Name two recommendations you would make regarding priorities and strategies for promoting healthy child experiences within the context (family, peers, or school) you chose above.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.