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Question: Paper Directions and Instructions:

Pick one of the following Topics, and follow the task assigned to your chosen topic. The length of your Research Paper must be between 1200 to 1500 words and Double Space. Submit your Research Papers on Titanium before or on Dec 15th at 11:55PM.

Topic One: Volkswagen AG is one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Despite being innovative, it has recently been caught in a scandal that has caused great financial and brand harm.

Your task: You need to look at the company's human resources, marketing, communication, investment and other aspects of the practices. What went wrong? How did the corporate communication or lack thereof contribute to the scandal?

Topic Two: Detroit, MI is a city that has imploded. Once known as the motor city, Detroit was once the hub of the automotive manufacturer industry. Today, Detroit is a derelict city with a corrupt government, barely any industry, and crumbling infrastructure.

Your Task: Your task is to look at the city as a whole. Come up with a solution to get the city on track to prosperity. What would you do to attract business, people, new industry, and new sense of community? Research other cities that have had the same issues and how they became prosperous.

Topic three: Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) were acts of congress that were defeated dues to protest and lobbying by notable tech firms. Yet the attempt to find a way to regulate the internet is just getting started.

Your task: As an industry insider, look at both acts and think about the benefits and the drawbacks. In a research paper, cover the following questions and come up with a better ACT.

1- What is the purpose of the SOPA and PIPA?

2- How does SOPA attempt to stop piracy?

3- What was congress trying to accomplish?

4- Why would there be support for such bills?

5- What is the status of SOPA and PIPA right now?

Topic Four: A MIT study has found that emissions from vehicles contribute to 200,000 early deaths in the United States each year.

The new technologies such as electric motors, Hydrogen and alternative fuel is still in its infancy.

Your task: Pick a solution you think would work the best for new mode of transportation. This does not have to be limited to automobiles. Look at the new infrastructure such as public transportation, use of bicycles, and other transportation systems. Research to see which cities (inside or outside USA) have implemented clean solutions and what is the result?

"I often warn people: "Somewhere along the way, someone is going to tell you, 'There is no "I" in team.' What you should tell them is, 'Maybe not. But there is an "I" in independence, individuality and integrity." - George Carlin.