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Original Post: Reading Epicurus is an easy way to realize that the typical criticisms made of his “hedonism” isn’t a good one: this criticism is that he focuses on “wine, women & song,” or “sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll” to the exclusion of all else. As you will have read, Epicurus recommends a life of simple pleasures that are good for us in the long run.

But another way to criticize Epicurus is to focus on the pursuit of pleasure for its own sake. Enter “the hedonistic paradox.” Let me quote Robert Arp, who’s written a chapter in book on Star Trek and Philosophy: “The basic idea [of the hedonistic paradox] is that, as a general rule, whenever pleasure itself is the object of our life’s search, either it is not found or it is found. If pleasure is not found, the result is the pain associated with not finding the pleasure one seeks. On the other hand, if pleasure is found, especially on a consistent basis, the result is (surprisingly!) still pain. The pain results from either finding pains that we mistake for pleasures in the long or short term, or from the boredom of always getting the pleasures we want. Either way, whether pleasure is found or not found, the paradoxical result is still pain. The hedonistic paradox is “hedonistic” because of the focus on the pleasure being sought (hedon is Greek for pleasure); it is a “paradox” because we consistently find the exact opposite (pain) of what we set out to find in the beginning (pleasure).”

Do you think the hedonistic paradox is real? If so, can you support your contention with an example from your own experience? If not, do we sometimes achieve stable happiness that we’ve sought for?

 

 

 

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The theoretical premise that the sum of 1 + 2 + 3 will equal 7 or more is known as: quality effort. contingency thinking. systems awareness. synergy.

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Question 1

The theoretical premise that the sum of 1 + 2 + 3 will equal 7 or more is known as:

quality effort.

contingency thinking.

systems awareness.

synergy.

Question 2

The behavioral school of theory focuses upon:

price.

products.

people.

promotion.

Question 3

External forces that may influence planning include__________ forces:

social

all of the above

technological

political

Question 4

Which management function focuses on creating a structure to facilitate the accomplishment of goals?

leading

organizing

staffing

planning

Question 5

Quality of organizational achievements can be identified by measuring ____________.

customer needs being met

expanding overseas markets

amounts of immediate profits

number of skilled employees

Question 6

Managers whose expertise lies primarily in one or another of the speciality areas such as marketing, operations, or finance are known as:

functional managers.

top managers.

middle managers.

supervisors.

Question 7

A thorough understanding of how a total system works requires an understanding of how:

component parts are interrelated.

to use statistics.

to maximize profits.

costs affect production.

Question 8

The information role that constantly scans the environment is:

spokesperson

disseminator

monitor

externalist

Question 9

The branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries is called:

industrial management.

operations management.

technical management.

quantitative management.

IncorrectQuestion 10

0 / 1 pts

One phrase that captures the essence of contingency theory is:

experience makes right

speak softly and carry a big stick

alls well that ends well

uncertainty

Question 11

Which of the following management functions do top managers typically spend most of their time doing?

planning

staffing

leading

controlling

Question 12

The essence of the quality of any output is the ability to:

develop quality circles

train employees on quality control

start with quality inputs

meet the needs of the customer

Question 13

Differing cultural and national origins, varying ethnic and racial backgrounds, different age groups and mental capabilities represents:

skills of management

diversity

globalization

a management myth.

Question 14

Management options, variables, and situations characterized the __________ school.

quantitative

classical science

contingency

systems

Question 15

Management “scholars” such as Owen, Mayo, Maslow, and McGregor endorse the ____________ school of theory.

systems

behavioral

classical

quality focus

Question 16

Reengineering is not referred to as:

performance improvement.

rethinking measures and controls.

focus on ineffective processes.

process rethinking.

Question 17

An entity managed by one or more persons to achieve stated goals is known as a(n) ____________.

organization

group

corporation

business

IncorrectQuestion 18

0 / 1 pts

An organizational system is comprised of all the following except:

inputs.

science.

outputs.

processing.

Question 19

The title, Father of Scientific Management, is often attributed to ___________.

Frank Gilbreth

Henry Gantt

Frederick Taylor

Henry Metcalf

Question 20

The first management theory that gave specific attention and concern to Employees was the ____________ school.

behavioral

quantitative

classical scientific

 

classical administrative

 

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Domestic and foreign economic, legal/political, sociocultural, technological, and natural forces are called: insignificant closed systems. indirectly interactive forces. directly interactive forces. non-threatening consideration.

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M03/04 Quiz: Chapter 3 and 4 Quiz

Question 1

Domestic and foreign economic, legal/political, sociocultural, technological, and natural forces are called:

insignificant closed systems.

indirectly interactive forces.

directly interactive forces.

non-threatening consideration.

Question 2

If an organization is focused on holding current market share, the kind of strategy that is being performed may be considered:

analyzer strategy

prospector strategy

defender strategy

market share strategy

Question 3

Capturing a larger portion of an existing product market would be considered a(n) ____________.

retrenchment strategy

stability strategy

growth strategy

diversification strategy

Question 4

The process of collecting information about the external environment to identify and analyze trends is called:

processing.

production scanning.

the systems approach.

environmental scanning.

Question 5

When developing alternatives, managers should:

always include subordinates in the decision

chose the ones that are most cost effective

create as many as possible to reach desired objectives

stick with the one that makes most sense to the manager

Question 6

________ serve as a baseline for actions and decision making and guide employees in the organization’s intentions and interests.

Health

Values

Wealth

Habits

Question 7

The primary resource of all organizations is ____________.

money

information

facilities

employees

Question 8

When implementing strategy, the leadership challenge involves the ability to:

influence departments to design functional-level corporate strategies

coordinate a bottom-up focus on core competencies

influence subordinates to embrace the new strategy

coordinate information gathering sessions with employees

Question 9

The system’s “informative” linkage between outputs and inputs is known as ____________.

customers

feedback

competitors

profits

Question 10

__________ is a function of the ability to learn and to perform according to changes in the environment.

Organizational control

Bench strength

Customer focus

Organizational adaptability

Question 11

Which type of plan would determine how many employees work next week?

tactical

institutional

operational

occupational

Question 12

Resources required to attain a goal are addressed with what type of planning question?

what

how much

how

when

Question 13

For many organizations, what customers value often becomes the company’s:

internal strength

distinctive competitive advantage

core competency

deployable resource

Question 14

A _______ is a broad guide for organizational members to follow when dealing with important and recurring areas of decision making.

policy

standing plan

program

budget

Question 15

The combined effects of processes, materials, knowledge, and other discoveries resulting from research and development activities is known as:

technological forces.

natural forces.

environmental forces.

sociocultural forces.

Question 16

A formalized, written set of organizational ideas result in the corporate ____________.

motto

mission statement

rules manual

philosophy

Question 17

An organization skilled at creating, acquiring, and transferring knowledge is called a:

learning organization.

boundaryless organization.

resource organization.

cultured organization.

Question 18

The final step in the basic planning process is ____________.

implementing the plan

selecting the best solution

evaluating the alternatives

controlling and evaluating the results

Question 19

Which level of management is “assigned” or associated initially with strategic planning?

top

intermediate

regional

first-line

Question 20

External customers include the following except:

wholesalers.

operative employees.

retailers.

 

manufacturers.

 

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Question 1 A disciplined approach to solving quality problems before the design phase of a product is called: benchmark. quality function deployment. a production standard. systems approach.

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M05/06 Quiz: Chapter 5 and 6 Quiz

Question 1

A disciplined approach to solving quality problems before the design phase of a product is called:

benchmark.

quality function deployment.

a production standard.

systems approach.

Question 2

A strategy for continuously improving performance at every level, and in all areas of responsibility is called:

total quality product

total systems approach

total quality control

total quality management

Question 3

Decision points and competitive moves are elements of ____________.

a simulation

the Delphi technique

a decision tree

payback analysis

Question 4

What technique is used to keep employees aware of changes in the critical numbers used to measure a company’s processes?

scoreboarding

self-help seminars

benchmarks

empowerment

Question 5

The terms __________ are often used interchangeably.

problem solving and decision making

organizing and staffing

opportunity and decision making

problem solving and organizing

Question 6

Statistical process control (SPC) is the use of statistical tools and methods associated directly with:

total quality management.

continuous-improvement process (CIP).

total quality control (TQC).

statistical quality control (SQC).

Question 7

Within the TQM environment, suppliers and customers are thought of as ________ partners.

controllable

buying

external

absolute

Question 8

Within any market, the product to meet or beat in terms of design, manufacture, performance, and service is called a(n) __________.

benchmark

classic

dark house

accolade

Question 9

Statistical process control (SPC) is the use of tools and methods to determine if a process is in control (____________) or out of control (____________).

predictable; unpredictable

operating; not operating

qualified; quantified

acceptable; unacceptable

Question 10

Basically, a(n) ____________ is a judgment reached after consideration.

decision

inference

situation

fact

Question 11

Using an old poker card playing expression, “you’ve got to play the cards you’re dealt,” relates most closely to which decision-making term?

decision tree

groupthink

brainstorming

satisfice

Question 12

Positive partnerships with vendors and suppliers are based on ____________ and __________.

needs, desires

openness, trust

time, commitment

quality, price

Question 13

After all bills are paid, the financial “remains” from sales result in:

financial obligations.

profitability.

long-term commitments.

quality.

Question 14

Brainstorming allows for and encourages group members to address ____________.

decisions

alternatives

evaluations

criticisms

Question 15

A manager that asks the following question, “What specific empirical research evidence do you have to support your conclusion?” would be a proponent of which decision-making model?

nonrational

intuitive

predisposed

rational/logical

Question 16

Which of the following is not an important contributing factor of successful brainstorming?

no interruptions

feeling of freedom of expression

no idea is too outlandish

groupthink

Question 17

Ignorance, prejudice, bias, limited experience, and greed are all near-sighted management approaches to which term relating to decision making?

funnel syndrome

tunnel vision

astigmatism

farsightedness

Question 18

A clear, concise, written declaration of an organization’s central and common purpose is defined as a(n):

vision.

value.

mission.

core value

Question 19

Quality features originate with an organization’s __________.

users

all of the above

external designers

customers

Question 20

The initial step in the decision-making process is to ____________.

decide on your resources

consolidate alternatives

look at the alternatives

define the problem

 

 

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Question 1 Grouping activities and responsibilities in departments based on the needs of specific groups is called: functional departmentalization. geographic structure. customer departmentalization. product structure.

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M07/08 Quiz: Chapter 7 and 8 Quiz

Question 1

Grouping activities and responsibilities in departments based on the needs of specific groups is called:

functional departmentalization.

geographic structure.

customer departmentalization.

product structure.

Question 2

Change often fails because:

faulty thinking

lack of acceptance

lack of resources

all of the above

Question 3

The first step in the process of planned change is ____________.

select the method of intervention

develop the goal(s)

diagnose the problem

recognize the need for change

Question 4

The authority that permits staff managers to make decisions about specific activities performed by employees within other departments is:

staff authority.

line authority.

organization restructuring.

functional authority.

Question 5

Because a functional structure acknowledges occupational specialization, it also:

simplifies training.

creates division of labor.

maintains the chain of command.

restricts job growth.

Question 6

Bold, discontinuous advances that bring about dramatic transformations in organizational strategies and structure is called:

revolutionary change.

evolutionary change.

decentralization.

conflict.

Question 7

Each employee should have only one ____________, but may have more than one ____________, depending on the relationship between departments.

task, job

office, workspace

objective, goal

boss, supervisor

Question 8

Organizational structures are labeled either mechanistic or organic. A mechanistic structure is described as having:

rigid hierarchical relationships.

decentralized decision making.

informal horizontal communication.

few rules and regulations.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a contingency factor that affects organizational design?

function

size

strategy

age

Question 10

The potential problem areas associated with the informal organization include the following except:

resists change.

supports a strong philosophy of management.

develops pressure for conformity.

creates conflict.

Question 11

The informal organization emerges within the:

formal organization.

division of labor.

functional organization.

chain of command.

Question 12

Values or attitudes that employees as a group accept as standard of behavior are known as:

policy.

single-use plans.

standing plans.

norms.

Question 13

It is said that form follows function. However, regarding the contingency factors approach to organizational design, ____________ follows ____________.

planning; actions

structure; strategy

function; form

competition; cooperation

Question 14

The informal organization has the potential to be helpful to managers in the following ways except:

make the total system effective.

provide stability in the workplace.

discourages improved management.

provide support to management.

Question 15

Matrix structure projects are designed to maximize and economize resources and ____________.

divisional managers

support services

functional expertise

financial paperwork

Question 16

Authority in decentralized organizations is delegated to ____________.

the lowest possible level

assistant managers

the highest person in charge

staff members only

Question 17

When authority is truly shifted to the hands of the employees, and is accompanied by training and information, it becomes ____________.

synergy

trust

loyalty

empowerment

Question 18

A manager formally assigned as department head possesses organization ____________ ____________ power.

legitimate

charismatic

referent

expert

Question 19

Achieving _________ changes can require a change in organizational culture or other elements.

tactical

strategic

operational

structural

Question 20

As in a formal organization, the informal group develops:

staff authority.

functional authority.

line authority.

leader/follower relationships.

 

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Which of the following questions applies directly to the function of planning? What do we want to accomplish? Are we doing what we intended to do? Is the production process effective? Why were the employees paid late?

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Which of the following questions applies directly to the function of planning?

What do we want to accomplish?

Are we doing what we intended to do?

Is the production process effective?

Why were the employees paid late?

Question 28

Values, beliefs, habits, norms, and behavior make up the organizational ____________.

financial picture

profit motive

culture

legal system

Question 29

All of the following are elements of organizational culture except:

norms of behavior.

product evaluation.

philosophies.

shared values.

Question 30

Which level of management is “assigned” or associated initially with strategic planning?

first-line

intermediate

regional

top

Question 31

Recent trends in supplier practices continue to emerge to include the following except:

develop close alliances with outside suppliers.

increased use of outside suppliers.

decrease of partnership because of increased control.

increased alliances with fewer, more dependable suppliers.

Question 32

Rules, policies, procedures, programs, and budgets are all known as __________ plans.

strategic

single-use

operational

tactical

Question 33

Resources required to attain a goal are addressed with what type of planning question?

how

when

what

how much

Question 34

Which type of plan would determine how many employees work next week?

occupational

tactical

institutional

operational

Question 35

A strategy for continuously improving performance at every level, and in all areas of responsibility is called:

total systems approach

total quality management

total quality control

total quality product

Question 36

A disciplined approach to solving quality problems before the design phase of a product is called:

a production standard.

benchmark.

quality function deployment.

systems approach.

Question 37

A manager that asks the following question, “What specific empirical research evidence do you have to support your conclusion?” would be a proponent of which decision-making model?

predisposed

intuitive

rational/logical

nonrational

Question 38

Statistical process control (SPC) is the use of statistical tools and methods associated directly with:

continuous-improvement process (CIP).

statistical quality control (SQC).

total quality management.

total quality control (TQC).

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of a limiting factor?

time

money

equipment

all of the answers are limiting factors

Question 40

A group of employees usually in charge of an ongoing process is a:

quasi team.

task force.

cross-functional team.

permanent team.

Question 41

All of the following are components of the decision-making process except:

identifying relative symptoms.

implementing the decision.

developing potential alternatives

selecting the best alternative.

Question 42

____________ are chances for progress or advancement.

Uncertainties

Opportunities

Problems

Techniques

Question 43

____________ attempts to predict how people will behave in competitive situations.

game theory

competition models

competition theory

que models

Question 44

Basically, a(n) ____________ is a judgment reached after consideration.

situation

decision

fact

inference

Question 45

Brainstorming allows for and encourages group members to address ____________.

criticisms

decisions

alternatives

evaluations

Question 46

What technique is used to keep employees aware of changes in the critical numbers used to measure a company’s processes?

empowerment

self-help seminars

benchmarks

scoreboarding

Question 47

Bank and credit union managers would be wise to use which decision tool to accommodate walk-in “depositors” on payday?

queuing models

simulation

Delphi technique

game theory

Question 48

When analyzing possible alternatives, managers should answer which questions?

does the alternative fit with the limiting factors?

what are the consequences of using the alternative?

both of the above

none of the above

Question 49

The “ultimate” alternative for decision making is a course of action that ____________.

eliminates all problems and maximizes opportunities

maximizes the alternatives

lowers the degree of risk

provides various opportunities

Question 50

Positive partnerships with vendors and suppliers are based on ____________ and ____________.

time, commitment

quality, price

needs, desires

openness, trust

Question 51

A technique that ranks alternative according to how long each takes to pay back its initial cost is:

payback analysis.

simulation.

brainstorming.

nominal group technique.

Question 52

A decision-making technique that requires alternatives and outcomes to be evaluated against other events is called:

a decision tree.

a gaming device.

brainstorming.

groupthink.

Question 53

The first step in the process of planned change is ____________.

diagnose the problem

develop the goal(s)

recognize the need for change

select the method of intervention

Question 54

Matrix structure projects are designed to maximize and economize resources and ____________.

functional expertise

financial paperwork

divisional managers

support services

Question 55

____________ organizations often grow to be very large but, ____________ remain small and focused on personal relationships.

production, service

formal, informal

international, local

centralized, decentralized

Question 56

Bold, discontinuous advances that bring about dramatic transformations in organizational strategies and structure is called:

revolutionary change.

evolutionary change.

conflict.

decentralization.

Question 57

Weekly department discussion meetings regarding important issues would be which type of technique for overcoming resistance to change?

security

open communication

sensitivity

advance warning

Question 58

The potential problem areas associated with the informal organization include the following except:

creates conflict.

resists change.

develops pressure for conformity.

supports a strong philosophy of management.

Question 59

The term ____________ is the ability to blend established systems and new ideas into improved methods of accomplishment.

organizational learning

educational complexity

managerial scholastic achievement

organizational expertise

Question 60

More and more organizations use decentralization as a means to achieving:

management downsizing.

division of labor.

labor union growth.

greater productivity.

Question 61

Which of the following is true regarding small or large organizational structures?

Small organizations tend to be more organic.

Few employees in large organizations are specialists.

Rules and regulations dominate small organizations.

Small organizations tend to be more mechanistic.

Question 62

Direct managerial authority is synonymous with ____________ authority.

line

operational

staff

functional

Question 63

Line departments exercise________ authority, and staff departments exercise _____ authority.

functional; centralized

direct; indirect

complete; partial

service; centralized

Question 64

The individual who implements the planned change is known as a(n) ____________.

change person

change investigator

change agent

eternal change optimist

Question 65

Authority is closely associated with the ______ managerial principle.

unity of purpose

unity of task

chain of command

unity of direction

Question 66

The ability of individuals to rely on each other based on their character, ability, and truthfulness is

revolutionary change.

coherence.

coordination.

mutual trust.

Question 67

Achieving _________ changes can require a change in organizational culture or other elements.

operational

structural

tactical

strategic

Question 68

Technology includes the following except:

knowledge.

work procedures.

machinery.

traditional management.

Question 69

The type of authority that utilized advice and recommendations to line managers would be:

functional authority.

staff authority.

line authority.

management downsizing.

Question 70

The informal organization emerges within the:

chain of command.

formal organization.

functional organization.

division of labor.

Question 71 Identify and explain the three types of authority. Does this affect a manager’s ability to make effective decisions?

Question 72 Who are a company’s stakeholders? What obligations does it have to each? What obligations do stakeholders have to the organization?

Question 73 Under what circumstances would you use payback analysis? What are the advantages and disadvantages of payback analysis?

 

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M0108 Midterm Exam

Question 1

Technological skills are most essential at the __________ level of management.

first-line

middle

both first-line and middle

top

Question 2

A thorough understanding of how a total system works requires an understanding of how:

component parts are interrelated.

to maximize profits.

to use statistics.

costs affect production.

Question 3

An entity managed by one or more persons to achieve stated goals is known as a(n) _________.

corporation

organization

group

business

Question 4

The first management theory that gave specific attention and concern to Employees was the ____________ school.

classical administrative

behavioral

quantitative

classical scientific

Question 5

Quality of organizational achievements can be identified by measuring ____________.

expanding overseas markets

number of skilled employees

amounts of immediate profits

customer needs being met

Question 6

Some of the most common tools of operations management include the following except:

inventory models.

production scheduling.

marketing research.

break-even analysis.

Question 7

Interruptions, crises, meetings, and unexpected commitments for managers are considered a(n) ____________.

chance occurrence

reality

common myth

once in a while inconvenience

Question 8

Reengineering is not referred to as:

process rethinking.

focus on ineffective processes.

performance improvement.

rethinking measures and controls.

Question 9

Quality is defined by whom?

external customers

neither

internal customers

both internal customers AND external customers

Question 10

If you are both good with the task and good with people, you might have a high level of what kind of management skills?

task and human

task and conceptual

professional and personal

conceptual and human

Question 11

Bureaucratic organizations are associated with the ____________ school of thought.

quantitative

systems

contingency

classical administrative

Question 12

The Japanese philosophy, kaizen, is interpreted to mean:

increase profits.

continue to improve.

lower costs.

work harder.

Question 13

Which management function focuses on creating a structure to facilitate the accomplishment of goals?

leading

organizing

planning

staffing

Question 14

Managers that establish long-term companywide goals are ____________.

supervisors

top management

middle managers

first-line managers

Question 15

The behavioral school of theory focuses upon:

people.

price.

promotion.

products.

Question 16

Which of the following does not describe an goals?

quantifiable

attainable

specific

results-oriented

enduring

Question 17

The management theory that originated during England’s Industrial Revolution, and is defined as a theory that focused on finding the one best way to perform and manage tasks is the:

systems theory.

classical management theory.

quantitative school.

behavioral school.

Question 18

External customers include the following except:

manufacturers.

wholesalers.

operative employees.

retailers.

Question 19

The step in the basic planning process would the statement “This organization will capture 5% more of the product market in the next 2 years” focus upon:

organization restructuring.

setting objectives.

production schedules.

organization control.

Question 20

A formalized, written set of organizational ideas result in the corporate ____________.

motto

rules manual

philosophy

mission statement

Question 21

When developing alternatives, managers should:

chose the ones that are most cost effective

create as many as possible to reach desired objectives

stick with the one that makes most sense to the manager

always include subordinates in the decision

Question 22

In determining an organization’s strengths, a company’s strategist must consider which of the following

market share

employee talent

management structure

all of the above

Question 23

The surrounding region or community’s permanent framework such as dams, power stations, roads, railways, harbors, and airports is known as:

information.

finances.

materials.

infrastructure.

Question 24

The primary resource of all organizations is ____________.

information

employees

money

facilities

Question 25

Long-term, company-wide goals are the primary responsibility of which level of management?

middle-level

top-level

first-line

trainee

Question 26

When implementing strategy, the leadership challenge involves the ability to:

coordinate a bottom-up focus on core competencies

influence subordinates to embrace the new strategy

coordinate information gathering sessions with employees

influence departments to design functional-level corporate strategies

 

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Read your assigned article with a specific focus on the methods utilized for the study. In your initial post, you will identify the research question(s) and/or problem(s), the target population and sample (specific group within the target population), the measures (tests, instruments, and/or questionnaires used), and the procedures (how the study was conducted) presented in the article. Using the identified elements, evaluate and comment on the benefits and limitations of the methodology utilized to study the scholarly perspectives presented in your assigned research article. 

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Prior to completing this discussion, please read the Hudson-Barr (2004) article and Chapter 18 from the Lerner (2002) e-book required for this week. For your initial post, the class will be split into three groups by first letter of last name with each group reading and commenting on an assigned article. Please see below for your assigned group.
Last name begins with:
A through I: Baillargeon, R. (1987). Object permanence in 3½- and 4½-month-old infants. Developmental Psychology, 23(5), 655-664. doi:10.1037/0012-1649.23.5.655
J through Q: Bandura, A., Ross, D., & Ross, S. A. (1961). Transmission of aggression through imitation of aggressive models. Journal of Abnormal & Social Psychology, 63(3), 575. Retrieved from the EBSCOhost database.
R through Z: Forstmeier, S., Drobetz, R., & Maercker, A. (2011). The delay of gratification test for adults: Validating a behavioral measure of self-motivation in a sample of older people. Motivation & Emotion, 35(2), 118-134. doi:10.1007/s11031-011-9213-1
Read your assigned article with a specific focus on the methods utilized for the study. In your initial post, you will identify the research question(s) and/or problem(s), the target population and sample (specific group within the target population), the measures (tests, instruments, and/or questionnaires used), and the procedures (how the study was conducted) presented in the article. Using the identified elements, evaluate and comment on the benefits and limitations of the methodology utilized to study the scholarly perspectives presented in your assigned research article.
Analyze ethical considerations by addressing any issues or concerns arising from the methodology presented. Are there perceivable biases in the research methods or procedures? Were the ethical considerations clearly addressed in the study and/or discussed with regard to the treatment of the sample?
Propose solutions or suggestions for how to adapt the methodology in the assigned article to address any ethical concerns or limitations noted. Describe how these changes would address the limitations of the study as well as any ethical concerns. Also note the current relevance of the changes and their application to developmental trends and practice,.

 

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Evaluate Existing Programming for People Across the Lifespan.

Prior to completing this discussion, please read Chapter 19 from the Lerner (2002) e-book and the review the list of programs included in the Federal Program Inventory published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2013) required for this week.

For this discussion, you will take on the role of a developmental psychologist reviewing an existing program to assess the program’s efficacy for the developmental stage(s) of the target audiences identified. Using the Federal Program Inventory as a guide, search for a human services program at work either in your local area or online. Find a program of interest to you that serves the need(s) of a specific population of individuals. You may want to refer to the Program Proposal Tracks and Topics in Developmental Psychology document for ideas on the types of programs to look for in your search.

For your initial post, create a brief summary of the program’s details that includes the information below.

    • Program title
    • The program’s purpose
    • Who the program serves, including age group, gender(s), race(s), cultures(s), and any special groups identified (veterans, people with disabilities, dog owners, etc.)
    • Program location
    • Agency/group running the program
    • When (or how often) the program takes place

You will then evaluate the elements of the program and the effectiveness of these elements for individuals and/or the community it serves. Explain human development in the context of current trends by evaluating the program through the lens of developmental psychology. Examine the application of developmental theory and research to policy and community agency as they are utilized in this program

 

    • How is the program appropriate for the targeted population, and why?
    • Are there any ways in which the program is not appropriate? If so, explain how the program or the population could be adjusted.
    • Are people able to easily find and get to the location? Is it accessible to the specific groups for whom the program is intended?
    • Is there a cost associated with the program? Is the cost appropriate, given the target population and expected outcomes? Why, or why not?
    • Which domains of development (physical, cognitive, and/or psychosocial) are emphasized by this program? How are these emphasized?
    • Could skills within other domains of development be incorporated into this program? Make recommendations as to how these might be included.
    • Is the program implementation (how often is it offered and what occurs each time) effective in promoting its purpose and achieving its goals? If so, how? If not, what suggestions would you make for improvement?
    • Analyze ethical considerations related developmental psychology within the program. Does the program appear to follow a moral and ethical code when working with people? If so, how? If not, what does the program need to address immediately?
 

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