Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses.

 

Capitalism   and Socialism: Case Study: Uber

 

This discussion assignment   requires you to submit at least four posts: an initial post, two reply   posts to fellow students in threads other than your own, and a revised post.

 

Prepare: Your initial post in this discussion must be informed by   the required material for this discussion. The required material for this   discussion will introduce you to what is new about Uber as a business model,   the profit incentive in business, and how laws can make or break innovation   in business. Your preparation should focus on the characteristics of   capitalism and socialism, as well as other business concepts presented in the   required material. Since your initial post in this discussion will examine   the relation between running a business such as Uber and the laws and   economic system of the nation(s) in which it operates, make sure to comb the   material on Uber for laws, regulations, and the economic setting that affect   its operations. You are encouraged to research relevant laws and regulations   to make sure that you have current information. You will also need to review   the material on the three ethical theories employed in the Week One   Discussion as you will draw from that material for this week’s discussion   too.

 

Reflect: Keep in mind that Uber has presented itself into the   market not as a transportation service but as a service that pairs consumers   with ride sharing services by means of a unique phone app. But some   sources—including the taxi industry and one California court finding (details   in the required material), as well as the characterization of Uber presented   in Section 3.4 of the textbook—seem to challenge this branding. According to   these sources, Uber is avoiding laws that apply to the transportation industry   and, thereby, usurping a rightful place that the taxi industry has carved for   itself. Consumers, on the other hand, have shown their preference for Uber by   a high demand for its services in the USA and abroad, including those   countries in which Uber has been banned. Compared to taxis, Uber offers   consumers an efficient system for procuring a ride even in remote areas where   taxis do not frequent, a convenient payment method (no need for cash, and   fares can be split among different users on the same ride), and significantly   cheaper fares compared to taxis. In many instances, Uber cars come equipped   with water, candy, and magazines, all for free. Uber drivers are also better   off because they keep the majority of the fares for the rides that they   service, which is exactly the opposite case of taxi drivers, and they can   choose when they want to work. Clearly, this is a controversial case and thus   very apt for the examination for this discussion.

Keep in mind that a nation’s   economic system is shaped by the laws that are in place. Accordingly, laws   (including state regulations and local ordinances) will give you a clue for   the kind of economic system that exists. Keep in mind also that most nations   have mixed economies and there is probably no economic system that purely   represents socialism or capitalism. So you will find a different combination   of both socialism and capitalism in any nation that you are examining.

 

Write: You have four tasks for your initial post. In order to   present an organized post, address each one of these tasks in a separate   paragraph and in the following order. Your first task is to articulate the   economic system (or combination of characteristics of both socialism and   capitalism) that such laws depict. Your second task is to examine the laws   that either support or limit the operations by Uber. Your third task is to   analyze how your findings from your first and second tasks affect Uber. And   your fourth task is to present your moral position with regard to Uber. For   this latter task, you will need to identify one of the three ethical theories   covered in the Week One (utilitarianism, deontology, or virtue ethics) as   support for the moral position that you are taking. For example, you may hold   the moral position that Uber is morally justifiable because it provides a   good for consumers that fills in a gap that had not been met by the taxi   industry. Or you may take the position that Uber’s positioning in the market   is morally wrong.

 

Revise: Read the feedback provided by your professor to your   initial post, either directly to you or to your fellow students. Use this as   an opportunity to learn from your professor, especially with regard to the   best ways to apply the course material and your research to your analysis. On   the basis of what you have learned in this process, post an improved revision   of your initial post that applies the additional knowledge that you have   gained.

Remember that your grade depends   on the quality of your initial and revised responses, not just on the submission   of an attempt at improvement. It is thus to your advantage to post the best   initial post you can and then to also improve that best effort as much as you   can through revision. Taking this process seriously will help you develop the   skills you need to do well on the Final Project.

 

Requirements for Your Initial Post:

• Your initial post should be at least 400 words in        length and have citations and references in APA notation. It should        address the prompt in its entirety. This means that you should not split        your response to the prompt in multiple posts. Your examination should        be both thorough and succinct. This is a combination that demands time        and thought, so give yourself sufficient time to draft and revise.
• Please be advised that until you post, you will not        see what your fellow students are posting. Once you submit your post,        you will be able to view the posts from your other classmates. You can        then proceed to reply to at least two different threads based on the        required material for this discussion.
• Your list of references for your initial post should        include the video and the other required material for this discussion,        including Section 1.3 of the textbook on Starbucks, as well as the        Instructor Guidance and any other announcements presented to you by your        professor. Use all of the material presented to you in the course and by        your professor, in addition to any other sources that you consulted to        inform yourself about the case (but not Wikipedia or similar sources).
• Your research should seek scholarly articles or        articles that offer factual or otherwise verifiable information. Your        initial post for this discussion should be submitted no later than        the end of Thursday (11:59 pm, U.S. Mountain time).

 

Requirements for Replies to Other   Threads:

• At least two of the four posts required should be in        the form of replies to fellow classmates in threads other than your own.
• Each of your replies should be at least 200 words,        and informed by the course material.        As such, the replies must have citations and references in APA notation.        Your list of references for each reply should include all of the course        material that has informed your reply, in addition to any research that        you have obtained on your own.
• Your replies should focus on the specific examination        presented by your fellow students. Address (a) the characteristics of        the relevant economic system as presented by your fellow student, (b)        the analysis of how laws and/or the economic system affect Uber, as        presented by your fellow student, or (c) the moral judgment        presented by your fellow student. For any of these choices, you should        examine whether the examination or analysis was carried out accurately        and successfully. You are encouraged to disagree and challenge what was        presented by your fellow student. This does not constitute an attack on        your fellow student but an attempt to arrive at a better understanding        and application of the material. But you need to provide reasons and        support for your disagreement or challenge and propose a more accurate        or defensible alternative.
• As mentioned in the Week One discussion, keep in mind        that although the notion of the moral good will vary among ethical        theories, they often produce the same or similar results. So make sure        to distinguish (a) the intent and (b) the consequences of the action        under examination.

 

Requirements for Revising   Your Initial Post:

• Submit a revision of your initial post by either        replying to your own post or to the feedback provided to you by your        professor.
• There is no minimum word requirement for your revised        initial post. But you should always explain the reasons for revising        your post so that it is clear what you are doing. If you are revising        only a few words, or an application of an ethical theory, you should        avoid submitting a post with vague language such as: “duty ethics works        better here” or “I did not consider the economic system.” It is        important to recognize that no one can read your mind so you need to        provide the setting for your revision (Why? What prompted it? What        course material informed you?), and it is important to write in clear        language and complete sentences.
• Your revised initial post is your chance to correct        any oversights or errors in your initial post, or to show your improved        understanding of the material and its applications to the case at hand.        You may, for example, come to the realization that another ethical        theory is better than the one that you initially employed to support        your position. Accordingly, your revision should indicate that you chose        another ethical theory and an explanation why you find the replacement        more suitable. Or, you might have realized that your conclusion did not        take into account important factors necessary for your evaluation of the        situation.
• You should maximize the improvement of your initial        post by employing your professor’s feedback as a guide. Keep in mind that you may not always receive direct        feedback from your professor. But your professor will have submitted        feedback in the discussion to other posts. So read your professor’s        feedback whether it is addressed to you directly or to other fellow        students. This will give you much to think about and apply to your own        post.
• If your professor or a fellow classmate responds to        your revised initial post, and on this basis, you find good reason to        submit yet another revision, then by all means do so. The more you        improve your initial post, the more you will benefit both in terms of        your learning and most likely your grade.

 

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Unit 6: Quantitative Analysis and The Research Critique Process

MN504: Unit 6 Assignment

Analysis of Quantitative Nursing Research Study 

Description and Directions: 

1. Please use the Quantitative Critique Completion Form (Word file) to complete your critique of quantitative research.

2. Enter your responses under EACH section of the form.

3. If your opinion is that the research article does not address or infer an answer to a particular section, then you must so state and JUSTIFY your statement. DO NOT LEAVE ANY SECTION BLANK. 

4. When your paper is complete, upload it to the Unit 6 Dropbox. Upload by Tuesday 11:59 p.m. ET.

To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Home.

MN 504 Unit 6 –  Quantitative Critique Paper

Grading Rubric 

 

Content and Organization

Possible Points

Points Earned

 

Problem

· What is the problem the study was conducted to research? (3)

· Why is the problem an important one for nursing to research?(3)

6

 

Study Purpose

· What is the purpose of the study? (2)

2

 

Research   Question 

· What is the research question? (4)

4

 

Hypothesis/hypotheses

· What is the study hypothesis? If it is not stated, what would you say the hypothesis is? (4)

4

 

Study   Variables

• Identify the major study        variables. Identify the study variables by examining the purpose, the        objectives, questions, or hypotheses, and the results section of the        research article.
• INDEPENDENT
  • Define the meaning of the term         “independent variable” (1)
  • Identify the independent         variables in this study and provided a definition of the variable (1)
  • How is the independent         variable carried out in this         study? (1)
• DEPENDENT
  • Define the meaning of the term         “dependent variable”(1)
  • Identify the dependent         variables in this study and provided a definition of the variable (1)
  • How is the dependent variable MEASURED in this study? (1)

6

 

Conceptual   Model/Theoretical Framework

· Is the framework explicitly expressed or must the reviewer   extract the framework from implicit statements in the literature review? (1)

· Is the framework based on scientific, substantive, or tentative   theory? (1)

· Does the framework identify, define, and describe relationships   among the concepts of interest? (1)

· How is the framework related to the body of knowledge in   nursing? (1)

4

 

Review of   the Related Literature

· Are the articles relevant with previous studies and theories   described? (2)

· Are the references current? ?number of sources within past 10   years ?number of sources within past   five years. (2)

· Describe the current knowledge (what is known and not known)   about the research problem. (2)

· Specify the gap in the literature that justifies the need for   the research. (2)

8

 

Study METHODOLOGY

• NAME the specific quantitative        methodology of the study. 2)
• Provide a clear        description/definition of this methodology; use an article or your text        to support the definition and provide a citation. (2)
• Why was the choice of this        methodology appropriate for this study. JUSTIFY YOUR RESPONSE. (2)

6

 

Sample and   Setting

• Identify inclusion and        exclusion sample criteria. (1)
• Indicate the method used to        obtain the sample. (1)
• State the sample size. Indicate if a power analysis was        conducted to determine the sample size. (1)
• Identify the characteristics        (demographics) of the sample. (1)
• Identify the sample mortality        (or attrition) number and percentage. (1)
• Indicate the type of consent        obtained and institutional review board approval. (1)
• Identify the study setting and        indicate if it is appropriate for the study purpose. (1)

7

 

Identification and Control of Extraneous Variables

· Define extraneous variables. (1)

· In what way(s) were appropriate measures used to control for the   influence of the extraneous variables? (1)

2

 

Study Instruments/Tools

· IDENTIFY THE INSTRUMENTS USED IN THIS STUDY (2)

· For Each Instrument:

· Discuss how the instrument was developed or purpose of use. (1)

· Identify the type of each measurement strategy (i.e. Likert   scale, visual analog scale, physiological measure, questionnaire,   observation, or interview). (1)

· Identify the level of measurement (nominal, ordinal,   interval/ratio) achieved by each measurement strategy. (1)

· Report the reliability of each instrument from previous studies   and the current study. (1)

· Report the validity of each instrument from previous studies and   the current study. (1)

7

 

Data Collection Methods

· Detail how   the data was collected. (2)

· In what   way(s) is the data collection procedures appropriate for this study? (2)

· In what way   were appropriate steps taken to protect the rights of the subjects? (2)

6

 

Statistical Analysis Procedures

· Define the statistical procedures used in the study and describe   how each was used in the study.(6)

· Complete the table with theanalysis techniquesconducted in the study: (4)

10

 

What are the specific results of   the study? Describe in DETAIL (4)

4

 

Strengths\Limitations

· What are two major strengths of the scientific merit of this study? (2)

· What are two major limitations of the scientific merit of this   study? (2)

4

 

Implications/Recommendations

· How did the researcher generalize the findings? (2)

· What did the researchers say the relevance of the data was? Describe the researchers’ interpretation of   the findings. (2)

· Where in nursing can the results of the data be applied? (1)

· What suggestions for further   study were identified? (1)

· Is the description of the study   sufficiently clear for replication? (2)

8

 

REFLECTION: Reflect on your newly developed   understanding of quantitative research. Answer this question: What has this   experience critiquing a quantitative research study meant to you and how will   this make a difference in your overall practice of nursing?(6)

6

 

REFERENCES   At least SIX (6) credible references (6)

6

 

Total 100 Percent 

100

MN504 Quantitative Critique

Please use the below Quantitative Critique Completion Form to complete your critique of quantitative research. Type in your responses under EACH section. If your opinion is that the research article does not address or infer an answer to a particular section, then you must so state and JUSTIFY your statement.

IMPORTANT:

· Do not leave any section blank!

· Do not provide a “yes” or “no” answer without an explanation. You must justify all your responses.

· You must submit the full article in PDF form. Critiques submitted without the PDF will not be accepted.

· Save your file as YourName_QuantitativeCritique.doc and upload to the unit Dropbox.

Student Name:

Full and Complete Reference for the Article:

Note: You must submit the full article in PDF form. Critiques submitted without the PDF will not be accepted.

Problem:

What is the problem the study was conducted to research?

Why is the problem an important one for nursing to research?

Study Purpose

What is the purpose of the study?

Research Question

What is the main research question?

Hypothesis/hypotheses

What is the study hypothesis? If it is not stated, what would you say the hypothesis is?

Study Variables

Identify and describe the major study variables. Identify the study variables by examining the purpose, the objectives, questions, or hypotheses, and the results section of the research article.

INDEPENDENT

Define the meaning of the term “independent variable.”

Identify the independent variables in this study and provided a definition of the variable.

How is the independent variable carried out in this study?

DEPENDENT

Define the meaning of the term “dependent variable.”

Identify the dependent variables in this study and provide a definition of the variable.

How is the dependent variable measured in this study?

Conceptual Model/Theoretical FRAMEWORK –

Note: This is determined in the literature review … it does not refer to the methodology.

Is the framework explicitly expressed or must the reviewer extract the framework from implicit statements in the literature review? JUSTIFY your response!

Is the framework based on scientific, substantive, or tentative theory?

Does the framework identify, define, and describe relationships among the concepts of interest? Provide examples and rationale for your response.

How is the framework related to the body of knowledge in nursing?

Review of the Related Literature

Are the articles relevant with previous studies and theories described?

Are the references current? Identify the number of sources within past 10 years and the number of sources within past five years.

Describe the current knowledge about the research problem.

Specify the gap in the literature that justifies the need for the research.

Study METHODOLOGY

NAME the specific quantitative methodology of the study.

Provide a clear description/definition of this methodology (in your own words); use an article or your text to support the definition and provide a citation.

Why was the choice of this methodology appropriate for this study? JUSTIFY your response.

Sample and Setting

Identify inclusion and exclusion sample criteria.

Indicate the method used to obtain the sample. Provide a definition of the method and discuss why it was an appropriate choice for this study

State the sample size. Indicate if a power analysis was conducted to determine the sample size.

Identify the SPECIFIC characteristics (demographics) of the sample.

Identify the sample mortality (or attrition) number and percentage.

Indicate the type of consent obtained and institutional review board approval.

Identify the study setting and indicate if it is appropriate for the study purpose. JUSTIFY your response!

Identification and Control of Extraneous Variables

Define extraneous variables

What are the extraneous variables in this study? In what way(s) were appropriate measures used to control for the influence of the extraneous variables? Describe fully. If not addressed, explain how you know this and identify the extraneous variables you would note.

Study Instruments/Tools

Identify the instruments used in the research

FOR EACH INSTRUMENT:  Instrument #1; Name of Instrument: Discuss how the instrument was developed or purpose of use. Cite the source for the background information about the instrument.

Identify the type of measurement strategy (e.g., Likert scale, visual analog scale, physiological Measure, questionnaire, observation, or interview).

Identify the level of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio) achieved by the measurement strategy. Provide a definition of the level of measurement(s) you identified and justify WHY you believe the instruments represent this level of measurement.

Report the reliability of the instrument from previous studies and the current study.

Report the validity of the instrument from previous studies and the current study.

Instrument #2; Name of Instrument: Discuss how the instrument was developed or purpose of use. Cite the source for the background information about the instrument.

Identify the type of measurement strategy (i.e. Likert scale, visual analog scale, physiological Measure, questionnaire, observation, or interview).

Identify the level of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio) achieved by the measurement strategy. Provide a definition of the level of measurement(s) you identified and justify WHY you believe the instruments represent this level of measurement.

Report the reliability of the instrument from previous studies and the current study.

Report the validity of the instrument from previous studies and the current study.

Instrument #3; Name of Instrument: Discuss how the instrument was developed or purpose of use. Cite the source for the background information about the instrument.

Identify the type of measurement strategy (e.g., Likert scale, visual analog scale, physiological Measure, questionnaire, observation, or interview).

Identify the level of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio) achieved by the measurement strategy. Provide a definition of the level of measurement(s) you identified and justify WHY you believe the instruments represent this level of measurement.

Report the reliability of the instrument from previous studies and the current study.

Report the validity of the instrument from previous studies and the current study. Note: If more than 3 instruments, please add more descriptions.

Data Collection Methods

Detail how the data were collected.

In what way(s) is the data collection procedures appropriate for this study?

In what way were appropriate steps taken to protect the rights of the subjects?

Statistical Analysis Procedures

Identify the statistical procedures used in the study:  Statistical Procedure #1 (Name and definition):

How was it used in the study?

Statistical Procedure #2 (Name and definition):

How was it used in the study?

Statistical Procedure #3 (Name and definition):

How was it used in the study?

Statistical Procedure #3 (Name and definition):

How was it used in the study?

Note: If more than 3 statistical procedures, please add more descriptions.

Complete the table below with the analysis techniques conducted in the study:

 

Statistical Procedure

Statistical Findings

Significance (provide a   narrative description of the significance as well as the actual statistical   values

 

 

 

What are the specific results of the study? Provide DEPTH and write IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

Strengths\Limitations

What are two major strengths of the scientific merit of this study? (This does not refer to findings of the study)

What are two major limitations of the scientific merit of this study?

How did the researcher generalize the findings?

What did the researchers say the relevance of the data was? Describe the researchers’ interpretation of the findings.

Where in nursing can the results of the data be applied?

What suggestions for further study were identified?

Is the description of the study sufficiently clear for replication? Explain and Justify your response

REFLECTION

Reflect upon your newly developed understanding of quantitative research. What has this experience critiquing a quantitative research study meant to you and how will this make a difference in your overall practice of nursing? Please provide depth and be sure you respond to the question. This is a subjective response and must be at least 2 full paragraphs. Please respond in reference to understanding quantitative methodology and not the specific focus of the research study.

What has the experience of reading and critiquing a quantitative study meant to you?

How will understanding and using quantitative research findings make a difference in your practice of nursing?

REFERENCES: Please list (APA) at least SIX  references used to inform your responses to the questions. Be sure you have properly cited the references with your answers.

 

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Comparing International Healthcare Delivery Systems Description Each student will prepare a PowerPoint presentation, including detailed speaker notes in APA format, examining an international health system compared to the reformed U.S. health system.

Directions:

Students will prepare the presentation using PowerPoint that will provide:

 a discussion of the country, culture, and governance structure compared to the U.S. structure  the historical background of the development of the health system including a description of the health system type, cost analysis, and funding stream compared to the reformed U.S. system  a discussion of systematic and financial health policy issues that would indicate success or failure driven by politics in each country  a discussion of the health system’s performance including outcomes, and a comparative analysis of costs compared to the U.S. health system

The presentation will be professional and include:

 speaker notes that are detailed and cited with the most current information available and matching references on the reference slide no older then 2010  slides that are cited and contain no more than 40 words per slide with matching references on the reference slide  graphics that are cited with a matching reference on the reference slide  written permission for graphics that hold a copyright  a title page slide at the beginning and a reference slide at the end in APA format  15 slides counting the title slide and reference slide

Each student will post the presentation to Doc Sharing for review by peers and to the Dropbox for grading byday three ofUnit 7. Each student will also post two questions in the Unit 7 Discussion topic 2 thread that will foster political debate.

 

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This module explored the importance of politics in the development of standards that govern human services practices. While many individuals might believe that politics and human services should not exist together, you cannot ignore the fact that political activities influence the way agencies are sustained. This became clearer when funding of human services programs moved from primarily private donations to largely public resource streams. To date, politics at all levels are expected in the everyday practices of human services administrators and service workers. In this assignment, you will further explore and reflect on this concept.  Tasks:  Using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, address the following: •Discuss the concepts of advocacy, lobbying, and social movement organizations in terms of their effects on service delivery. Specifically, focus on who engages in advocacy, what types of lobbying directly results in public funding, and how social movement organizations function in their efforts to influence policy.  Submission Details: •By the due date assigned, post your responses to this Discussion Area in a minimum of 200 words. Your response should rely upon at least two sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov).

 

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