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    University of Phoenix Material Multicultural Matrix and Analysis Worksheet Instructions: Part I: Select and identify six groups in the left-hand column. Complete the matrix. Part II: Write a summary. Part III: Format references consistent with APA guidelines. Part I: Matrix What is the group’s history in the United States? What is the group’s population in the United States? What are some attitudes and customs people of this group may practice? What is something you admire about

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    Assume you are in a leadership position in the organization. How could you impress upon employees the importance of answering customer messages in a timely manner? How could you make this easier for employees? Good business practice suggests you answer emails within 24 hours, however, if you answer within 10 to 30 minutes, your clients will be impressed. Even if the response only lets them know that you are aware of the issue and that, you will be getting back to them during normal business hours

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    Change is a topic that everyone worries about. One of the biggest changes that our society has seen since the turn of the century has been the advancements in technology. It has brought us to a time where we can access any form of news from almost anywhere through smartphones and tablets. The access our society has to technology has impacted present day teens more than any other age group, causing an addiction to the resources available. Major social media corporations that have become available

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    Some people will argue that the true birth of United States of America started with George Washington leading the Continental Army against Great Britain's royal army in pursuit of freedom from foreign dictatorship; seizing the opportunity to create and control their own government in the manner in which they sought fit. One of the major forces in this battle for freedom was the diplomatic travels of Benjamin Franklin. His travels to England and France set the foundation for the dealings in foreign

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    hoped that Pennsylvania would be a profitable venture for himself and his family. Penn marketed the colony throughout Europe in various languages and, as a result, settlers flocked to Pennsylvania. Despite Pennsylvania's rapid growth and diversity, the colony never turned a profit for Penn or his family. In fact, Penn would later be imprisoned in England for debt and, at the time of his death in 1718, he was penniless. From 1682 to 1684 Penn was, himself, in the Province of Pennsylvania. After the

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    society, and what kept his society from developing into what he wanted and being successful long-term? William Penn and A New Society Nearly a century before the original 13 colonies were declared as independent, William Penn initiated the colony Pennsylvania that bore its own independence based on individual and religious freedom. He is recognized as one of the seventeenth century 's most devoted advocates of liberty of conscience. Although establishing a form of government that promoted freedom of

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    potential allies grew as their resources dwindled. The colonists that yearned for a new place in the world realized they could not accommodate the needs of Native Americans and took the advice of Colonel Daniel Broadhead, an officer in the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, and requested their presence. It would have been easier to brush the Native Americans aside during this time, especially with the impending Revolution weighing so heavily on the minds of the Continental

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    Isaac Newton’s third law states that “To every action there is always opposed an equal reaction.” Not only can this statement be applied to the sciences, but also to how we behave on a daily basis. Russel Conwell’s claim in his speech “Acres of Diamonds” that poor people make themselves poor and rich people make themselves rich defends the belief that we are responsible for our own success. This means that even if you come from an impoverished background you can change your situation for the better

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    Redefined Beauty I wake up, brush and straighten my hair, I use that expensive extensive coverage foundation to disguise my flaws, I contour my face to make it appear slimmer like that of the actress Angelina Jolie. I overline my lips so I get those Kylie Jenner lips everyone seems to talk about. Looking at my altered face in the mirror, I'm satisfied. However, after watching just one T.V commercial, I’m immediately reminded that it's not enough. Do you ever feel this way? Like me, many others feel

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    Social Media Social media are technologies or networks that allow people, nowadays, to share informations and connect with each other. There are different types of social media, but the most used are Facebook, YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc. With the advancement in technology, today these social media are an everyday part of life in most part of the world. They are used for different reason and the outcome is always different. Because everything has both advantages and disadvantages

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