Watch this short interview with ballet dancer Misty Copeland: https://www.makers.com/videos/554b3fc3e4b0e0bd77690ecb
In your discussion post, address the significant “visual” aspect of this performing art form. Consider one or more of the following themes relevant to the video:

· What pressures do professional dancers face to reach the visual expectations of their audiences in live performance? In additional to physical form and movement, what cultural codes of gender and race impact their study, preparation, and performance?

· Classical ballet faces stereotypes of “highbrow,” “Euro-centric,” and “old fashioned” that have deterred potential audiences in recent decades. What opportunities (and challenges) does Misty’s race and collaboration with pop artist Prince bring to the traditional art form?

· What impact do reality TV shows like Dancing With the Stars have on the role and reputation of dance as a performance art in today’s world?

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Look at the video and article regarding the Trolley Problem in Module 1. After coming to a decision, answer the following questions:

1. Do you think it is better to kill one person to save five?
2. How did you arrive at your decision? What factors did you consider? Is it based solely on the outcome?

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Assume you are managing a small business that is experiencing a very rapid increase in sales. Unfortunately, this increase in sales has been accompanied by an increase in customer complaints that your company is letting “things slip between the cracks.” You recognize that the old way of interacting with customers is no longer sufficient. You have a sales force of ten, and you would like to supply each with access to a basic CRM package. Go online and identify several CRM packages that might be appropriate for your business. Specify each package’s capabilities and cost. How would you go about selecting one of these packages?

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I​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​magine that you are forming a Health Care Organization (it can be a hospital, medic​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​al group, care facility, etc.) and draft a mission statement for your organization​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​.

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Identify and analyze the information about each stakeholder group and their need for communication.
Consider the following points:
Stakeholder’s interest in the park’s reopening
Assessment of the impact on stakeholder (low, medium, or high)
Information and communication needs of the stakeholder
Communication methods to and with the stakeholder
Identify two crisis communication methods for communicating with stakeholders.
What forms of communication can be used to quickly communicate with internal stakeholder groups?
What forms of communication can be used to communicate with external stakeholder groups?

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