...Foundations of Human Development in the Social Environment Paper University of Phoenix Human Systems and Development BSHS/325 Foundations of Human Development in the Social Environment Paper The foundational concepts of Human development from conception through childhood show that biological, psychological, and social conditions are all systematically connected and they adhere to an underlying intelligible order that exists in our world. General System’s theory shows that the social, biological, and psychological milestones in a person’s life fit together to form a larger picture of development that when studied as a whole can change how social service providers approach common issues in their field of care. General systems theory is really about order but has been transformed into a science of wholeness. General systems theory talks about why there seems to be an underlying intelligible order to the world. The basis for all scientific research is based on the assumption that there is a general order to our world and we can seek to understand how all the pieces are connected and form a larger picture. General systems theory is full of abstract concepts but when applied from a social systems perspective can be useful in understanding social order. Society is part of the “whole” referred to in General systems theory and so are the people that occupy its space. A general theory of social systems encompasses the examination of composition, relationships, and patterns...
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...Proficiency - Advancement in knowledge or skill : progress - The quality or state of being proficient (Merriam Webster) Execution - The carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action. (Wikipedia) Freaks - A sudden and odd or seemingly pointless idea or turn of the mind - A seemingly capricious action or event (Merriam Webster) Verbally - Of, relating to, or consisting of words -Of, relating to, or involving words rather than meaning or substance (Merriam Webster) Social context - The social environment, social context, socialtural context, or milieu, refers to the immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops. It includes the culture that the individual was educated or lives in, and the people and institutions with whom they interact. (Wikipedia) Phenomenon - A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. (Wikipedia) Latter - Situated or occurring nearer to the end of something than to the beginning. - Denoting the second or second mentioned of two people or things. (Wikipedia) Range - A group or collection of different things or people that are usually similar in some way. - A series of numbers that includes the highest and lowest possible amount. (Merriam Webster) Rarely - Not often : seldom - With rare skill...
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...Describe the entire product life cycle of a textbook( with social-ecological impact) Product life cycle of textbook (Paper Life Cycle, 2011) Step 1 (Forest) Firstly, the producer will seek materials for making papers, the woods is the main material of making papers. The manufacturers will purchase lots of woods from the supplier of trees to progress their papers. So that the, supplier will cut down the trees from the forest instead to supply to the producers. When these happened, if the landowners failed to practice sustainable, this will cause the failure of sustainability of managing forest and damaged to the environment heavily (Life Cycle, 2011). Step 2 (Transportation) Secondly, after harvested the trees and clean up and get the woods ready for deliver to the paper manufacturer. The woods would be store in an inventory before gather up and transfer to the manufacturers. This step requires the machine to arrange and pick to the transportation or inventory which is man power hardly to do. The woods will deliver to the manufacturer accordingly to the quantity of order. During this step, the social impact toward the society could be offered job opportunity and not much impact to the environment (Life Cycle, 2011).. Step 3(Paper Making) Thirdly, the process is to remove all of the bark from logs. Afterward chipping the logs, we cook the wood chips in a large vessel under pressure with heat and chemicals. When the cooking is complete, the pulp is...
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...Write an 1,050- to 1,400-word essay on technology and social change, covering the following: Provide an introduction that defines both technology and social change and discusses how they are related. Discuss the impact of the personal computer, cellular phones, and the internet on society. Using the three major sociological perspectives, describe the equilibrium model, the digital divide and cultural lag in relation to these technologies and social change. Include how technology has influenced social epidemiology, health and the environment. Explore a recent or emerging form of technology and discuss its potential benefits or consequences for society. Provide a conclusion that summarizes key points. Cite at least three academic, peer-reviewed sources and two popular magazines. Format the paper consistent with APA guidelines. Submit your assignment to the Assignments tab.Write an 1,050- to 1,400-word essay on technology and social change, covering the following: Provide an introduction that defines both technology and social change and discusses how they are related. Discuss the impact of the personal computer, cellular phones, and the internet on society. Using the three major sociological perspectives, describe the equilibrium model, the digital divide and cultural lag in relation to these technologies and social change. Include how technology has influenced social epidemiology, health and the environment. Explore a recent or emerging form of technology and discuss...
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...recycling paper and water? Scientific discoveries and applications are a large factor on the impacts on the environment. Science has helped further mankind at the environment’s expense and has also been able to fix some of the damage humans have caused and further the environment itself as well. Two of the scientific applications that have helped restore some of the damage that humans have inflicted on the environment are recycling of paper and recycling of water. The recycling of paper is a scientific application that is being used to help resolve the global issue of deforestation and the recycling of water is helping resolve Singapore’s problem of limited water resources. However there are benefits and limitations to these scientific applications and these applications have social and political factors. The role of recycling paper around the world is to reduce the number of trees being cut down for paper. Deforestation is a serious worldwide issue as trees not only provide oxygen but also take in and absorb carbon dioxide. When a tree is cut down all the carbon dioxide that it has stored throughout its life is then released into the atmosphere and contributes to the greenhouse gases. The impact of recycling paper is that it can be made into other things that require the material paper provides, for example the paper that has been recycled can be turned into paper once again or used in another product like a pencil case, etc. The science in recycling paper is that the...
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...FOR INTERNATIONAL PAPER Case One: International Paper Lisa Pallock MKT 2300 September 20, 2014 1. Give some examples of how International Paper defies the common social criticisms of marketing as discussed in class. In the literature, no prices or packaging information was provided. International Paper defies common social criticisms of marketing regarding commercial noise. They do not practice aggressive advertising considering a large part of the population has yet to hear of this socially responsible organization. Also, International Paper does not experience an unnatural state due to false wants and too much materialism. They achieve this by keeping society’s welfare very close in their decision making. 2. Analyze International Paper according to the Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility. The first level of the pyramid is the economic level and states be profitable. International Paper has certainly met this requirement selling $25 billion last year, placing itself in the 105 slot on the Fortune 500 list. The second level is legal responsibilities and is focused on obeying the law. This company takes many steps to aid the environment, including cutting hazardous waste 8% in a two-year period, keeping it well in line with EPA restrictions (Case Analysis, 2012). Next, be ethical. David Struhs, vice president of Environment, Health and Safety said International Paper has been routinely sharing environmental, economical, and social performance with...
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...how International Paper defies the common social criticisms of marketing as discussed in class. One example that International Paper defies the common social criticisms of marketing is that their number one goal since they opened was to be socially responsible. Since they opened 110 years ago they have built a strong resume of being socially responsible. For example, “Out of more than 600 contending companies from all industries, IP recently ranked number one in social responsibility” (“International Paper,” 2012). Another example is that IP does a great job of using natural resources, recycling them to use again, and reducing air pollution. IP uses these methods on their mills in Vicksburg. For example, “Capturing steam in one area and reusing it in another reduces the amount of fresh steam required and reduces the amount of fuel needed to power the plant” (“International Paper,” 2012). This means that IP, while containing the air pollution the mill emits, can also reuse those emissions to power the mill. By doing IP can save money while continuing to prove that they are socially responsible. Therefore some of the examples of how IP defies common social criticisms of marketing is their number one goal is to be socially responsible, and finally by being socially responsible and continuing to be extremely profitable. Analyze International Paper according to the Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility. After analyzing the Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility, IP...
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...Social Psychology Paper Kimbaly Franzer PSY 555 June 21, 2015 David King Social Psychology Paper Social psychology is the given information of how individuals interact, learn, and develop his or her personality that is based upon their relationships that are developed over time. Social psychology is all about the way individual’s interaction within the world. Individuals get a better understanding he or she interacts with others and different situations that are based upon the actions of individuals and environment around them. Within the context of this paper, it will define social psychology; examine the conceptual foundations of social psychology and last analyzing the four characteristics of social psychology. The paper will also define what situationism and the role it plays within social psychology by explaining the five core social motives and explain how each effect social psychology. Social Psychology Defined Myer (2008) believed that social psychology is the study scientific on the effects of social and the process the way individuals influence and how individuals can relate to others. Individuals are able to influence each other by the way he or she acts, behaves, talks, and walks, which can influence an individual by affecting career choices and the way he or she talks. Bandura said it best: “Parents have an influence on his or her child’s behavior” (Bandura (1986). Individuals are shaped by their environment, individuals around them, and other events...
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...International Paper: Combining Industry and Social Responsibility Marketing 406 Roosevelt University December 6, 2014 Natalie Mierzynska, Sujatha Lekshmivaragan, Dmitry Rozental, Ebuka Nkwonta Table of Contents Background 2 Objectives 4 Procedures 4 Summary of Findings 4 Detailed Findings 6 Defying Common Criticisms 6 Integrating Sustainability Principles 8 “Greening” and Beyond 11 Enlightened Marketing 14 Social Responsibility & Financial Success 15 Conclusion 16 Works Cited 18 Background International Paper (IP) is the global leader in the production and distribution of paper and packaging products (Internationalpaper.com). It was founded more than 110 years ago, and produces products that we use every day including various types of paper, consumer packaging, pulp, recycling, and industrial packaging. The company’s stock symbol is IP, and a share of IP stock currently sells at around $53/share. IP is currently headquartered in Memphis Tennessee, and employs over 62,000 people (Kotler & Armstrong, 607). Last year, the company sold over $26 billion worth of product, placing it 111th on the Fortune 500. From a consumer perspective, when a multi-billion dollar producer of paper and packaging products comes to mind, we automatically assume that the company produces a large amount of pollution and destroys forests all over the world. However, International Paper prides itself on being on top of Fortune Magazine’s “Most...
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...1. Give some examples of how International Paper defies the common social criticisms of marketing as discussed in class. Through “managing natural resources, reducing the environmental footprint, and building strategic partnerships” International Paper (IP) is able to defy many common social criticisms of marketing (“International Paper,” 2012). One social criticism that IP challenges is high prices through managing their natural resources. IP is constantly “finding ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle energy at each of its facilities” to reduce their air emissions (“International Paper,” 2012). One such facility in Vicksburg, Mississippi recovers 38,000 pounds of steam per hour and reuses it in other areas within the facility saving an estimated $2.4 million in fuel cost annually which is then transferred into saving for the customers. Another way IP defies social criticism is through creating “innovative products that meet the needs of consumers” (“International Paper,” 2012). One example of this is the newly invented ecotainer. The ecotainer replaces the old plastic lined coffee cups with an environmentally friendly cup lined with resin made from modified biopolymer. With this new lining cups can become compost to be used for landscaping, farming, and gardening. 2. Analyze International Paper according to the Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility. According to textbook the Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility states that a company is responsible for four things:...
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...plenty of philosophers and psychologists to give his or her own personal observations. However, there are several limitations and strengths of learning theories. The three main theorist of the social learning theory are Albert Bandura, B.F. Skinner, and Julian Rotter. Each of these theorists describes how learning theories affect an individual’s personality. Bandura and Skinner’s theories both explain how an individual learns from his or her environment. Bandura’s social learning theory also explains an individual’s reaction to what he or she observes. Rotter’s theory provides reasoning in environment and personal factors that influences an individual’s behavior. Strengths of Learning Theories Behavior analysis can examine the results of behavior through the calculated experiments of individual, social, and cultural context application (Cherry, 2012). Pavlov’s dog is a very famous experiment of behavioral analysis that proves this theories strength. In anticipation of receiving a meal, the dog would start to salivate. Soon, the dog associated food with the white lab coat worn by the person bringing the dog its food. The behavior of salivating at the sight of a lab coat is proof of a behavior’s creation through repetition. Social cognitive gains its strength through numbers. This process requires the observation of other people and their actions in specific situations. Once he or she presents an action, other individuals...
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... |ENG/120 Version 3 | | |Business Literature | Copyright © © 2011, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course explores business and the workplace through imaginative literature and essays. Students may study poems, plays, short stories, and essays with themes or story lines that emanate from the workplace. Students will read, interpret, and analyze the literature while responding to the connections between occupation and personal identity and the connections between the social and personal significance of their relationship with work. Students will note and discuss trends in society that are illustrated by business and workplace attitudes and portrayed in literature. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently...
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...conformity study. The study reflects how human subjects conform to the majority social influence of their peers. The study design was in a controlled laboratory experiment. The following proposal is to determine if subjects will decrease or increase the level of conformity outside a controlled environment. Psychology in Action Part V There are benefits of a controlled laboratory experiment which researches control the variables such as Asch's Opinions and Social Pressures study. The study does have further questions and follow-up studies to determine the magnitude of conformity as a social phenomenon. The social phenomenon of group conformity in a controlled environment has provided further issues to examine. Even though conformity may not increase outside a controlled environment, subjects may conform more outside a controlled environment because subjects conform easily inside a controlled environment. Research Proposal To: From: Date: Subject: Research proposal Research Question: Will subjects be more willing to conformity outside a controlled environment? Thesis: Even though conformity may not increase outside of a controlled environment, subjects may conform more outside a controlled environment because subjects conform easily inside a controlled environment. Proposed Research Topic: Will subjects be more willing to conformity outside a controlled environment? Purposes Asch, S. E. (1955) claimed subjects would yield to conformity...
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...IMPACTS OF GROWING POPULATION IN MT. MATUTUM PROTECTED LANDSCAPE ROLANDO T. VISAYA & JOCIEL M. TECSON Students ERM - 216 Submitted to: MARIE ANTONETTE S. PAŇA, MSc ERM ERM 216 – DYNAMICS OF POPULATION, RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENT University of Southeastern Philippines, Obrero, Davao City ERM 216– DYNAMICS OF POPULATION, RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENT ROLANDO T. VISAYA, JOCIEL M. TECSON TERM PAPER I. Executive Summary Increasing population is contributing serious environmental threat on all component of the natural environment particularly on Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (MMPL). Impact of man’s activities on all component of the natural environment on MMPL particularly the effect of increasing population, resource exploitation, and industrial advancement. Matutum is one of the vital ecosystems that significantly fuels the economy of the SOCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato-Sultan Kudarat-SaranganiGeneral Santos City) growth corridor of Southeastern Mindanao and of Region XII. Its forest resource provides invaluable benefits from various wood based products for both domestic and export consumption. The plant and animal species found in the forests offer vast potentials as renewable sources of food, fiber, medicine and materials for industrial uses while its natural features provide aesthetics and recreation. It is an important watershed serving as headwater and catchment of several major drainages in the area. It supplies 25 percent of the water requirement...
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...Business September 22, 2015 Abstract This paper will discuss a work organization. It will also describe several issues, with the organization. The paper will identifies the impact of potential change factors including the role of technology. Introduction This paper will discuss a work organization. It will also describe several items organization, basic legal environment, social and economic environment. This paper will explain the management structure, operational issues and financial issues. Last this paper will identify the impact of potential change factors including the role of technology. Tradeshows Tradeshows is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products service, study activities of rivals and examine recent market trends and opportunities. I have been doing tradeshows since 1986. Basically we set-up and dismantle shows. I am in a union. The union I am with is Local 834. Basic Legal Environment In our capitalist societies, we work properly with the support by the government, which set some ground rules for all to follow. These are some laws and government agencies that affect U.S business they are as follow: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, Contract Clause. Occupational Safety and Health Act require that business provide a safe working environment and implement methods and standards to prevent...
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