Final Paper – Research Project

The purpose of this assignment is to apply concepts and theories discussed in the course to practical issues.

You will be required to prepare a research paper on Tesla, Inc. The paper should include the theories or concepts discussed in the course. For example, you may relate theories discussed in class which either confirm or contradict or expand upon the material you find in the public domain. Another example, you may relate the financial statements and MD&A to theories which either confirm or contradict or expand upon the material you learned in the class.

The total length of the paper should not exceed 4 pages double-spaced, minimum 11-point font.

Grading will be based on the following criteria:

• Identification of relevant theories (Note 2)

• Understanding of theory

• Appropriate application of theory to the company (Note 2)

• Conclusions

• Use of relevant theories from throughout the course (See Note 1 below for details)

Note 1 – there is no set amount of theories that you need to include in your paper; however, you are required at a minimum to apply at least one theory from the material covered (Chapters 1 – 5), and at least one theory from the material covered (Chapters 6 – 11). You may also apply theories from Chapters 12 and 13; however, we will not cover these chapters in our lectures.

Note 2 – Chapters 1 to 5 and 6 to 11 slides will be provided!

The entity selected is Tesla, Inc. for this research report:

Materials to use: you may use any information on the entity that is in the public domain, your textbook, or your notes from class. Hint: check out the company’s Investor Relations section of the company’s website Tesla Investor Relations. I suggest that you refer to the most recent annual report, which is included in their 2022 Q4 10-K filing. Following is the link to investor relations: https://ir.tesla.com/#quarterly-disclosure to 2022 Q4 10-K filing.

Note 3 – Provide references for all cited works including the textbook in a referencing format of your preference (citations do not count towards the page limit).  

There are also detailed attached instructions in Word doc for the paper and chapters provided as well!

GLG110 150

-250 words each for the 2 assigned essays for the week are: 

1. Audit your personal waste production and disposal. Summarize the sustainable efforts you currently practice, relative to waste. Identify and evaluate 10 steps you can take to move toward zero waste to landfill.

2. Evaluate the pros and cons of each of the following five geologic settings (see your lesson, Q#3) as sites for waste disposal. (You may have to review the characteristics of rock types.)  

Answer the correct answer for each question with the explanation of the correct answer and cite evidence.

1. Anthropologists distinguish between egalitarian societies, which includes_______  and ________ , and inegalitarian societies, including________  and_______  -level societies.

2.The Kwakwaka’wakw potlatch is an example of ___________ reciprocity.

3.Beginning in the late 1970s, China’s “Great Migration” is the largest internal migration in human history; between 1978 and 2012, 260 million Chinese workers migrated from primarily rural agrarian communities to urban factory cities. What term from Marx’s theory of capitalism best describes this process by which workers transition from producing their own goods to selling their labor in factories? A. Proletarianization, B. Structural Violence, C. Domestic labor

4. The Indian caste system has existed for more than 2,000 years. Although the case system was officially abolished in 1950, only about 5% of Indian marriages are inter-caste, that is, are between two people from different castes. Which of the following anthropological concepts best describes these inter-caste marriages? A. Endogamous, B. Exogamous, C. Polyandrous

5. French historian and philosopher Michel Foucault (1926-1984) theorized that power shifts over time in relation to major cultural transformations. For example, Foucault argued that in contrast to modern forms of hegemonic power, earlier European kingdoms were dominated by a single supreme authority whose power was visible and often relied on physical violence to maintain legitimacy. What term did Foucault use to define this mode of power common in Medieval or Feudal Europe? A. Cultural heremony, B. Reverse Dominance, C. Sovereighn power

6. Given the prevalence of patrilocal post-marital residence and patrilineal descent cross-culturally, what can be concluded about the gendered structures of power in most societies? A. Matriarchies were most common in hunter-gatherer societies, however patriarchies have been dominant since the agricultural revolution. B. Unless a culture is matrilineal and matrilocal, men have more power than women in most human societies. C. Patriarchal societies are much more common than matriarchal societies.

7. Alicia and Darius were married for six years before separating and divorcing; a few years later, Alicia met Lamonte, and the pair eventually married. What form of marriage does this cultural example best represent?

For Questions 8-10, refer to the image below. Ego refers to the person for whom this kinship chart is based; your responses should be in relation to the greyed-out triangle. On this kinship chart, triangles refer to males, and circles refer to females. Read each question carefully.

8. Ego lives with his wife, their children, his parents, his paternal grandmother, and his paternal uncle (as well as his uncle’s wife and two children). An anthropologist would classify this marital residence pattern as: A. Matrilocal residence, B. Bilocal residence, C. Patrilocal residence

9. In Ego’s culture, it is expected that he (Ego) will eventually take a second wife. This marriage custom is referred to as: A. Polygyny, B. Pologamy, C.  Polyamory

10. What anthropological term refers to the part of Ego’s family that is contained in the square? A. Consanguineal kin, B. Extended family, C. Affinal kin

11. The process of evolution is the same for cultures as it is for biological organisms.   True  or  False 

12. Both polygamy and polygyny refer exclusively to marriages between one man and multiple women.  True  or False 

13. Traditionally, the Māori (New Zealand) were organized into tribes, iwi, based on shared ancestry. Each iwi pledged allegiance to one or more ariki, who were considered hereditary nobility and were believed to possess religious and spiritual authority over the wider populace. This ethnographic illustration exemplifies which type of social organization identified by anthropologists?  A. Stratified societies, B. Ranked societies, C. Egalitarian societies

14. In most matrilineal societies, the maternal uncle is expected to care for his sister’s children more than his own, however in most patrilineal and bilateral kinship systems the role of “father” is more important than “uncle.” What anthropological term refers to the different status and positional significance of uncles in these different descent systems? A. Subject position, B. Family of procreation, C. Avunculocal 

15. Amber and Leslie have been married for six months. At first, the couple lived with Amber’s parents to save on rent, however after Leslie found a job closer to her family the newlyweds moved in with Leslie’s mother. What type of post-marital residence does this situation describe? A. Neolocal, B. Bilocal, C. Avunculocal

16. The Kula is a system of economic exchange practiced in the Trobriand Islands where trading partners exchange_________ and ________between islands.

17. Which of the following best describes the economic mode of production throughout the European Middle Ages (ca. 400-1600 CE)? A.Capitalist, B. Communist, C.Tributary 

For Questions 18-20, refer to the image below. Ego refers to the person for whom this kinship chart is based; your responses should be in relation to the triangle labeled “EGO.” On this kinship chart, triangles refer to males, and circles refer to females. Read each question carefully, and pay close attention to the numbers associated with each individual and which shapes have been filled in blue. 

18. On this kinship diagram, the individuals with whom Ego shares a common lineage are shaded in blue. Based on this chart, what type of descent pattern does Ego’s culture have? A. Matrilineal descent, B. Patrilineal descent, C.Bilateral descent 

19.In Ego’s culture, it is expected that he, his parents, his wife and their children, his brother (and his wife and children), and his son (and his wife and children) all live in the same household. This type of family structure refers to the: A. Polygamous family, B. Nuclear family, C. Extended family

20.In relation to Ego, what kinship term best describes the individuals numbered 19, 20, 27, and 28? A. Chosen kin , B.Affinal kin, C. Cross-cousin

21.Class systems are mostly found in which type of societies? A. Authoritarian societies, B. Stratified societies, C. Egalitarian societies

22.Which of the following ethnic groups best represents a modern tribal society? A. Navajo/Diné (U.S.), B. Kwakwaka’wawk (U.S./Canada), C.Basseri (Iran) 

23. Which of the following is NOT a form (or mode) of exchange? A. Redistribution, B. Generalized reciprocity, C.Subsistence farming 

24. Identify the Foucaultian concept in action when your professor asks you to put your cellphone away during class and you do, even though your really want to keep texting your friend. (It’s not like your professor can physically make you put it away, yet for some reason you do…) A. Positive reinforcements, B.Hegemonic power, C. Sovereign power 

25. Chen and Kimiko have been in a relationship for years and have decided to get married. For their engagement, Chen gives Kimiko an expensive diamond ring. This economic exchange is an example of: A.Tributary, B. Bridewealth, C. Reciprocity 

26.The anthropological definition of matriarchy (or matriarchies) are societies in which women have more power than men.  True  or  False 

27. Most capitalist or industrialized societies value domestic labor as much as, if not more than, primary or paid labor.  True or False

28. Traditional Tiv (Nigeria) spheres of exchange challenge the presumption that all objects are commensurable through general purpose money. The Tiv possessed three distinct economic spheres. The (1) Economic sphere, which included foods and household items; the (2) second sphere, which included items ranging from enslaved persons to white cloth to cattle; and (3) the most prestigious sphere, which was limited to__________  . Notably, both _______ and________  were excluded from Tiv spheres of exchange.

29. Ghost marriages, such as those practiced by the Nuer (Sudan), Japanese, and Mormons (U.S.) are each an example of what kind of marriage practice? A. Monogamous marriage, B. Polygamous marriage, C.Symbolic marriage

30.The ancient city-state of_______, located near modern St. Louis, possesses features typical of both ranked and stratified societies, and thus has sparked debates as to whether it ought to be classified as a “chiefdom” or “state.”

31. In the Iroquois kinship terminological system, different categories for kin are determined based on gender and side of the family. For example, mother and mother’s sister will share the same kin term, as will father and father’s brother, however sister’s brother and father’s sister will have distinct terms. This terminological practice is known as: A. Endogamous merging, B.Bifurcate merging, C. Collateral merging

32. Which of the following ethnic groups challenge the presumptive belief that all societies idealize, or even have a conception of, “marriage?”  A. Masaai, B. Yanomami, C.Na (Mosuo) 

33.The Bribri are the largest Indigenous population in Costa Rica, with an estimated population of 10,000. Bribri society is organized into matriarchal clans, and property and titles are passed down solely through the female lineage. What descent pattern does this best represent?  A.Patrilineal, B. Bilateral, C. Matrilineal 

W4 Journal

Bi-weekly Practicum Journaling

Every two weeks, you will submit a reflective journal to the discussion forum for review by course faculty and your classmates. All are expected to engage and support one another by sharing these experiences in a supportive, constructive, professional environment. Journaling is an active learning technique that is meant to enhance reflective practice (Blake, 2005). Reflective practice involves looking back over what has happened in the practice setting in an effort to improve performance or to encourage professional growth (Ruth-Sahd, 2003).

Your Weekly Practicum Journal is:

• A personal, introspective subjective account of your practicum experience and how your practicum experience relates to Healthy People 2020 and course objectives. Include events that occurred in your practicum experience, and be sure to describe your thoughts and feelings about those events.  How did your perceptions change? What did you learn that was unexpected? Describe your thinking about your thoughts and feelings regarding the new learning you experienced.
• Connected to College of Nursing Conceptual Framework Pillars (Caring, Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism, and Holism)
• Connected to prior coursework and experiences through reflective analysis.
• Written in a scholarly, academic style using APA style format. Two or three sentences are not sufficient nor are daily logs/reports of activities.

References:

Blake, T. K. (2005). Journaling; An active learning technique. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 2 (1), Article 7. doi: 10.2202/1548-923X.1116

Ruth-Sahd, L. (2003). Reflective practice: A critical analysis of data based studies and implications for nursing education. Journal of Nursing Education, 23(11), 488–497.

United States Department of Health and Human Services, Healthy People 2020. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/overview.aspx?topicid=8

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