Sample Essay Questions

The decline of union membership in the United States raises questions about whether unions will continue to exist in their present configurations. What do you think are the major problems with unions that are costing them membership? Do you think that unions will survive, or do you think they will have to change? What do […]

Preparation for collective bargaining involves four steps. Pick a step to discuss and describe what happens in this step. Which of the steps do you think is the most important and why? What would happen if you eliminated one of the steps? Why?

After reading the Dorfman  article, “Public Pensions are Still Marching to Their Death”, respond to the following questions: What are the political reasons public pensions are underfunded? If the pension problem is political, what steps would have to occur to remedy the problem? Do you think such a remedy will ever take place? If you […]

The National Labor Relations Board consists of five members, who serve staggered terms and who are appointed by the president of the United States. How do you think the president’s political outlook plays into who is appointed to sit on the board? How might this impact the decisions made by the board from presidential term […]

How did federal legislation support the establishment of unions and union rights? If such legislation had not been passed, do you think that labor organizations would have developed? Would they have succeeded in establishing themselves? Present your views in approximately 250 words in your initial discussion post.  Respond to at least two of your peers’ […]

Please respond to the following: Read Case 11.4: Consenting to Sexual Harassment, Respond to the following questions. According to her own testimony, Vinson acquiesced to Taylor’s sexual demands. In this sense her behavior was “voluntary.” Does the voluntariness of her behavior mean she had “consented” to Taylor’s advances?   Does it mean they were “welcome”? […]

1. (TCO 1) How is the healthcare dollar spent in America? Your lectures in this course describe what things healthcare spending actually pays for in our nation. Discuss the primary types of medical expenditures and the percentage of total expenditures that go for each type of service. Be sure to include at least hospitals, physicians, prescriptions, […]

Discussion: In this week’s discussion, we will cover ethnic, racial and gender issues within the workforce. Discuss the following: What is racism? (research professional and academic terms – do not just provide an opinion) What issues are involved in racism? What are suggested solutions for organizational managers, leaders and military personnel? Also, include a brief […]

Ch. 6 & 7 discuss the impact gender and family can have on delinquency. In addition, you have read briefly about gender and the juvenile justice system. Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in APA format answering the following questions:o How does gender affect delinquency? • What are some current explanations for gender differences?o How […]

Research the Internet to find federal, state, or local programs with elements that exemplify the application of each of the sociological theories listed below: o Social structure theories o Social process theories o Social conflict theories. Write a 100-word description for each program. You should have one program that exemplifies social structure theories, one that […]