Environmental Ethics Position Paragraph

Your task is to write a paragraph (maximum length of one page double spaced) that analyzes one of the following environmental ethical issue. You choose which issue to write about; in this assignment, reflect deeply on a topic that matters to you. You must argue your position with ethical theory and also show how your position is stronger than the opposing position supported by another theory.

Option A:

Should animals be used in medical research? In your response, consider which kind of animals (if any) would be morally permissible to use in medical research and what consideration should be given regarding pain.

Option B:

Is a vegetarian diet more ethical than a non-vegetarian diet? In your answer, consider the issue of animal rights and the environmental impact of both meat and plant-based diets.

Option C:

Consider the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Is the use of GMOs in food production ethical? In your answer, consider both health and environmental concerns.

• You must apply at least one ethical theory to support your position and explain how a different theory compares when applied to this issue.
• You must also show how your position supported by ethical theory is stronger than another position supported by another theory.

It is not enough to name a theory; you must explain the theory and demonstrate how your position reflects the logic and reasoning of that theory.

Problem 1. Explain the definition of the unit of quantity, the definition of SI, and the basic unit of SI. Also, select one of the SI basic units and explain the definition of the unit in detail. However, write it down so that high school students can understand it. Summarize the above in A4.

Question 2: (2pts) Prediction of Gravitational, Kinetic and Total energy for a bouncing ball. Based on your predictions of position and velocity vs time, explain how the energy changes during the motion of the ball. (a) Where on your position vs. time graph is the Gravitational Potential Energy at a maximum during each bounce? Where is it a minimum? What is the velocity when the gravitational potential energy is maximum? What about when the gravitational potential energy is minimum? Explain your reasoning below. (b) Where on your velocity vs time graph is the Kinetic Energy at a maximum? Where is it a minimum? What is the vertical position of the ball when the kinetic energy is a maximum? What is the vertical position when the kinetic energy is a minimum? Explain your reasoning below.

Suppose that Solange and Jay-Z could each make either New York–style pizza or Philly cheesesteaks. Given an eight-hour workday, which of the following would permit them to consume outside their respective production possibilities frontiers (PPFs)

Explain what a regression line is, in your own words. Explain, in general terms, how a regression line is determined. In two paragraphs.

1) Describe at least two measures that can be implemented in order to minimize the risk of downtime. Be specific and provide detail on how the measure works and specifically what risk it reduces related to system downtime. 2) Discuss the two types of backup methods. Be specific and use examples. 3) What is a disaster recovery plan and how can a company implement such a plan and ensure it will be effective?

1) Describe at least two measures that can be implemented in order to minimize the risk of downtime. Be specific and provide detail on how the measure works and specifically what risk it reduces related to system downtime. 2) Discuss the two types of backup methods. Be specific and use examples. 3) What is a disaster recovery plan and how can a company implement such a plan and ensure it will be effective?

Citibank Performance Evaluation HBS Case Assignment

First, read the Citibank case carefully. Then, think about the following questions (on your own, and in discussion with your team-members, if any). Note that Citibank uses the term “Performance Scorecard” in the same sense in which we use the term “Balanced Scorecard” in class.

1. Why has Citibank introduced a Performance Scorecard?
2. How would you have rated James’ performance before the Performance Scorecard was used?
3. How do you rate James’ performance in each of the five perspectives of Citibank’s performance scorecard, other than Customer Satisfaction?
4. When thinking through each of the perspectives, please think about the nature of each set of measures for the various perspectives: are they objective measures or subjective measures?
5. Now, how did James perform in terms of Customer Satisfaction? (Note: You are not expected to give a simple Yes/No answer here. There are good arguments that can be made in favour of both giving him a good rating and giving him a not-good rating. Please think about and lay out the arguments for both sides, before coming to your conclusion.)
6. Please think carefully about the measures used to measure Customer Satisfaction. How appropriate are these measures? Please comment on the measures, and any criticisms you may have of the measures.
7. How are targets/goals decided for each of the perspectives? Do you think that Customer Satisfaction goals need to be decided differently?
8. Please state and argue your opinion on the following broad issue: What would happen if the financials were good, but non-financial measures were bad? Would James be achieving Citibank’s goals?
9. After considering all the issues raised above, please state your opinion on whether James should be given an overall “Par” rating or an overall “Below Par” rating. Please describe arguments for both sides before stating & justifying your final opinion.

Prepare a write-up with succinct answers to each of these questions. You may formulate your answers as paragraphs or as bullet points, as long as you convey the necessary information. Please restrict your write-up to 4 sides of letter paper, typed and single-spaced, at the MAXIMUM. All answers and exhibits must be neatly typed and formatted in a readable way. Please note that I am not looking for generalities or cut-and-pastes from the text of the case; every answer must reflect your own viewpoints and arguments, in your own words. Please submit in hard copy on the last day of class.

What is Globalization? What are its main features? Explain in your own words?