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This exam covers all readings, course activities, and lecture content assigned from Modules 01 through 06. Choose one of the five questions below. Write an essay response of 250-300 words. In your response, be sure to refer to specific concepts from the readings, lecture notes, and/or discussions, and use these concepts to support your points. Please state the question prior to your answer.
Explain what sociologist Howard S. Becker meant when he said, "it is not the act itself, but the reaction to the act, that make something deviant."
Explain the difference between individual and institutional discrimination, giving examples of each type of discrimination. Then explain how these forms of discrimination are different from prejudice and stereotypes.
Of the three theories of global stratification (modernization theory, dependency theory, and world systems theory), which do you think is most relevant or useful for understanding global inequality? Explain why in detail, using specific examples to support your points.
Explain how functional theory would interpret the causes and consequences of technological advances in American society. Choose one particular type of technology to focus on, such as texting or social networking via Facebook or Twitter.
Compare and contrast two social movement theories, such as deprivation theory and resource mobilization theory. Use examples from a specific social movement to support your points.
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History of equal employment opportunity development
: Write a description of the history of equal employment opportunity development in the United States.
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How does the physical setting help to clue the readers
: how does the physical setting help to clue the readers in on the nature of the couple's conversation. The physical setting can be the landscape
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Brought positive outcomes for many people
: While these employment laws have brought positive outcomes for many people, they have brought negative outcomes for others.
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Why do laws place limits on treasury stock purchases
: How does the purchase of treasury stock affect the purchaser's assets and total equity?
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Compare and contrast two social movement theories
: Explain what sociologist Howard S. Becker meant when he said, "it is not the act itself, but the reaction to the act, that make something deviant
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Hrm problems in offshoring organizations
: What are the typical International HRM problems in offshoring organizations? How can companies, for example in India and in China, design their human resource?
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Discuss the single most interesting or surprising things
: Thinking back on what you have learned in this course, discuss the single most interesting or surprising thing you learned, as well as what made it so.
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Variety of information technology
: Yagan Systems provides a variety of information technology related services including Web hosting, data backup, and Web security consulting.
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Standardize work practices
: Explain why MNEs might want to standardize work practices. Name, describe and give an example of each factor.
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