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Essay Instructions: Public Sector vs. Private Sector Labor Relations Paper

Students will compare and contrast public sector labor relations with private sector labor relations. (Researched Online:)

-What are some similarities and differences of each?

The written project must follow a specific format and 4-6 pages in length.

Written Format:

-(APA Format)
- 1 inch margins, 12-point font, double-spaced
-Source/work cited page, cover sheet and index/outline page are not included as part of the page requirement.

The paper must include the following sub-sections:
- Introduction with problem statement
- Background Information
- Analysis that discovers the key similarities and key differences between public sector unions and private sector unions
-Summary Conclusion
-Sources/works cited page

Essay Instructions: ?Public corruption is generally viewed as an obstacle to the development of a country. Many governments, international organizations, and aid agencies, as well as donor-states have special agendas to fight the problem. Yet in the countries with high levels of corruption, arguments have been made that because corruption is pervasive it has to have some benefit. While definitely not something to be proud of, public corruption is seen as an unavoidable side effect of development.?
1. With this context in mind read the following items:
? Corruption: Causes, Consequences, and Cures, by U Myint, from the Asia-Pacific Development Journal.
? The Corruption FAQ page at the website of Transparency International (TI) (www.transparency.org). Take some time to browse the research resources on corruption at the TI website.
2. Write a 2 ? 4 page critical essay addressing the following claim about corruption:

?Corruption is a Western concept and is not applicable to traditional societies, where corruption does not have such a negative meaning. Many traditional societies with a ?gift culture? have a different understanding of civil responsibilities and etiquette. The social structure and political traditions of many countries are based on the beneficial exchange of rewards for services rendered, and cannot survive in its absence.? (Source: iDebate.org)
Answer the following questions in your essay:
? Do you agree with any part of this claim? If so which parts? If not, why not?
? What do the readings say on the topic of corruption as cultural tradition? What counterarguments do they make to the above assertion?
? How could gift-giving traditions be used by unscrupulous officials as a way to take advantage of people in the name of tradition?
Provide specific citation for any source used, be it the assigned readings, or other sources you may find during your research. Note: Copying the counterargument from the iDebate Message Board on which this topic appears, will not suffice, though you may use it as a guideline for your research. The counterargument to the one above is as follows:
?The very idea of corruption is unethical, regardless of one?s tradition. Cultural relativism is just an attempt to legitimize corruption by the corrupted. Not enough evidence has been presented to support the suggestion that corruption is required by certain socio-cultural practices. Moreover, regarding corruption as an innate quality of human culture undermines the hope for any improvement and is inherently fatalistic, serving as an excuse for creating cultures of corruption and fear.? (Source: iDebate.org)
You can view the full debate, along with other Pro and Con arguments at the website for the International Debate Education Association, specifically the Debate topic page titled: "Corruption, Benefits of"

Reference: U Myint, from the Asia-Pacific Development Journal

Essay Instructions: Public Observation
While researchers endeavor to keep their observations as neutral as possible, it is sometimes difficult to separate their own biases from the subjects they observe. In the Discussion this week, you practiced your observation skills on a photograph. For this Application, you will now take the experience a step further by observing real life in a public setting of your choice. You will then write a paper that describes your observations and assesses how your role as the researcher can impact or bias your observations.

To prepare for this Assignment:
? Review the transcript segment "Doctoral Research: Ensuring Quality in Doctoral Research."

? Review Stretching Exercise 3.1: Nonparticipant Observation Assignment (pp. 66?67) and the sample write-up of an observation of a public setting on pages 68?85. The assignment is based on this exercise.


? Select a public place to observe for one 30-minute period. Possible locations are a shopping center, a playground, a health club, or a coffee shop. Only one observation is required.

? Consider why you have chosen this setting. What biases might you bring into this observation? How might you manage them? What is your role as a researcher in this setting? What is the context?


? Be sure to note the following in your observation:

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o Physical space-Where is this located? Is it indoors or outdoors? What is the shape and size of the space? What physical objects are in the space? How are they arranged?

o People-Who are they? Are they individuals, groups, or both? What are the people doing?

The assignment:

? Observe a public setting of your choice.

? Craft a 7-page paper in which you do the following:

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o Describe the results of your observation, as fully as possible, in essay form.

o Correlate results of your observation to the roles of bias, context, and the researcher in qualitative research.

Essay Instructions: Public Relation in Action Paper
Prepare a paper in which you define PR, and examine the impact of PR on society and your views as an individual. You may use your own company if enough public information is available or research one that you admire.