this consists of a series of essay questions pertaining to John Chasteen's Born in Blood and Fire text and Jacobo Timerman's Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number book. You have 6 parts. In parts 1-5, choose one of 3 essay questions. Parts 1-3 are worth 20 points each, while parts 4-5 are worth 15 points each. In part 6, you will compose an essay devoted to the Timerman book, and that part is worth 10 points. Therefore this exam is worth 100 points total. In addition to the questions listed below, you can also download the exam in PDF format Part 1 (chapters 1-2): choose one of the following 3 questions and write a detailed response to it in Canvas. Your answer is worth a possible 20 points.(1) Two political ideologies took center stage in the history of Latin America. First, classic liberalism emerged in the nineteenth century. Nationalism, a later invention, emerged in response to the first. In which ways have liberalism and nationalism alternated in ascendancy during the past 150 years?(2) Briefly compare the differences between the nonsedentary, semisedentary, and fully sedentary groups that inhabited the Americas before the Encounter? How would you describe their relationship to the land? How did it vary from group to group? (3) How did the conquest of Brazil differ from the conquest of Spanish America? Be sure to include discussion of the following cultures: Tupi, Aztec, Mayas, and Incas. Part 2 (chapters 3-4): choose one of the following 3 questions and write a detailed response to it in Canvas. Your answer is worth a possible 20 points.(1) If the Spanish and Portuguese colonial system was a brutal one in which native Americans and peoples of African descent were oppressed, why did colonialism last for so long?(2) Discuss the causes of the independence movements in order to pinpoint the reason for the collapse of Spanish and Portuguese rule in most of Latin America.(3) Who would you identify as the main leaders behind the independence movements in Spanish America? How did they manage to get “the people” behind their cause?Part 3 (chapters 5-6): choose one of the following 3 questions and write a detailed response to it in Canvas. Your answer is worth a possible 20 points(1) Who was the caudillo, and what ideas did he represent? Provide an example of a well-known caudillo in Latin America.(2) Briefly compare liberal ideas versus conservative ideas. Which ideas do you think predominated in postcolonial Latin America? (3) War is usually regarded as a catalyst for change; was this the case in Latin America? Use examples to illustrate your point. Part 4 (chapters 7-8): choose one of the following 3 questions and write a detailed response to it in Canvas. Your answer is worth a possible 15 points(1) How did the relationship between the United States and Latin America change during the nineteenth century? (2) Who was Porfirio Díaz? Describe his ruling style. Be sure to include the following terms in your discussion: rurales, hacendados, pan o el palo, cientificos(3) Who were Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo? How did they represent the peasants and indigenous people who fought in the Mexican Revolution? Be sure to include in your discussion a commentary on revolutionary ideals in Rivera’s Detroit Industry mural series.Part 5 (chapters 9-11): choose one of the following 3 questions and write a detailed response to it in Canvas. Your answer is worth a possible 15 points.(1) What is populism? Provide at least two examples that demonstrate how populism functioned in Latin America. (2) Why did the military stage a coup d’état in Brazil? Once in power, how did they rule the country? (3) Who were the neoliberals, and what did they want?Part 6 (Timerman book): compose a reflection essay in Canvas and consider any of the following questions in your response: How is it possible that a nation with democratic institutions like Argentina could plunge into a totalitarian predicament described by Timerman? Do you agree with the Argentine military's assessment that they are justified in governing the nation instead of civilian politicians? How would you react if you had to face a similar predicament like that of Timerman's? What lessons can other nations, including the United States, learn from this episode in Latin American history and politics? Your answer is worth a possible 10 points.

Explore problem-solving skills for business analysis. Scenario You manage a local chain restaurant that is known for its burgers. The restaurant is located on the corner of a major intersection in a suburban neighborhood. There are many choices in the area for a cheap meal that is family friendly. With so many options available, you want to be sure that you remain competitive. As a result, you recently decided to make a few changes to the menu. You added quite a few new items and took away a few that weren’t so popular. Your general manager regularly checks your store’s online reviews to see what your customers are saying. She made you aware that recently your online reviews have been less than positive. She provided you with reviews from your website and asked that you summarize the findings and determine next steps. While your sales don’t seem to be slipping, she wants you to analyze the ratings and reviews so that you can proactively address areas that need attention. The reviews and ratings are as follows:    Comments Stars out of 5    Great burgers 3   My waitress was really nice 4   My soup was cold 1   My salad was wilted 1   We were seated very quickly 3   The carpet was filthy 2   The food was horrible, but the manager comped the meal 3   Food was ok for typical bar food 3   There is too much to choose from on the menu 2   Really kid friendly 4   There was a wait to be seated and the hostess brought my four year old crayons and paper to keep her busy! 5   The place is known for their burgers. They should stick to that. Their pizza was horrible and overpriced! 1   Bathrooms need some serious attention! Gross! 1   Our waiter slipped us a buy one, get one coupon before we paid the bill. Sweet!! 4 You have reviewed the data and have decided that analysis is required in order to prioritize the areas of concern. The data will also allow you to assess what is going right in your restaurant. You and your general manager agree that this exercise is imperative to stay competitive in an already saturated market.InstructionsYou have decided to provide your general manager with a step-by-step action plan, in Microsoft Word, that provides the roadmap used to analyze the data to ensure the conclusions you reached are valid. You will be dealing with both quantitative and qualitative data. As you write your plan, be sure you explain your research method, measurement scale, results, and next steps based on your results. In an introductory statement, briefly explain why the analysis of these ratings and reviews is important. Step 1 – Contrast the two different types of data found in the ratings and reviews and how both will be used in your analysis. Step 2 – Describe the research method and measurement scale you will be using to interpret the ratings and reviews. Be sure to include an analysis of the method, and why it is appropriate in this case. Step 3- Illustrate your coding process by displaying a table with the values ascribed to your qualitative data. Step 4 – Explain whether you applied mean, median, or mode values to your quantitative data. Include a description why your choice best reflects the overall customer rating of your restaurant, what the value is, and a projection of where you would like the rating to be in 6 months. Step 5 – Create a table, chart, or graph using Excel that shows your qualitative research results and identify the top two customer concerns to be addressed. Also, include the area where customers are most satisfied. Be sure to add the graph in the appropriate place in the Word document. Step 6 – Write two recommendations to address customer concerns.

The course project requires you to create a quality management plan. To do this, you will: Identify various aspects of a quality management plan in a healthcare organization. Apply various processes and tools to enhance quality in a healthcare setting. Seek additional resources from http://www.leanproduction.com/index.html. Identify workflow processes in a healthcare setting. Identify quality parameters in a healthcare setting. Examine the effectiveness of a quality management plan in a given healthcare setting. The project is modeled on the Shewhart Cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Act). You will modify the Shewhart Cycle to make it applicable to your selected healthcare service or program.Seek additional resources that will help you understand the process being studied as well as planning and quality improvement in general. You can visit the following link for more details on a quality process improvement plan: www.goleansixsigma.comClick Resources and then select Lean Six Sigma Tools. Review the steps in sequence; they provide direction to a quality process improvement plan. While you do not need to use the steps in sequence, they provide direction, as given below: Define: This step describes the importance of the problem within the organization. Measure: This step relates to the impact of the current condition and target goals for improvement. Analyze: This step relates to understanding work flow mapping and the value stream as well as understanding root cause analysis (RCA). Improve: This step identifies improvements to consider in the implementation of change. Control: This step is about sustainability of change. Tasks: Complete a part of the Plan step of the cycle. Describe the environment, the organization, and the department or program within the organization that is the basis for your project. Describe the selected healthcare setting, specifically its service, staff, equipment, and patients. Identify and describe the scope and nature of the problem. Assess the environment using strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. Interview some stakeholders, such as managers, staff, or customers. Use the interview information to conduct the SWOT analysis. You may also summarize or quote any important or interesting information gathered during the interview. Select one of the weaknesses determined by the SWOT analysis to create a plan for improvement.cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.