InstructionsReview the motivational ideas or theories addressed in the readings for Unit III. Using yourself as an example, do you feel that one or more of the ideas or theories are particularly effective in motivating you, or is there a better way you can be motivated?Engage the reader in the topic with some form of creative “hook” (such as a story, quote, or example).Provide an example of a situation in which a leader used one of these theories to successfully motivate you.Next, provide an example of a situation where an attempted motivational tool did not work.What was it about the second example that did not work? Explain your answer.Your essay submission must be at least three pages in length. You are required to use at least one outside source to support your explanation. Your essay should be formatted in accordance with APA style.ResourcesThe following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.Citation GuideSubmit Writing Center Request

Being socially responsible is the awareness and responsiveness to the effects on the wider community of the stakeholders. It is evident how some companies are using corporate social responsibility to protect the planet and make a commitment to improving the quality of life for the communities they impact every day. The attached article in the discussion instructions Is a small illustration of companies that are doing the right thing when it comes to the environment. Additionally, there are times when an ethical dilemma in the workplace can cause one to question their value system as far as "doing the right thing" when it comes to others and the firm. After viewing the materials for this module, students should be able to identify ethical dilemmas and areas where corporations are being socially responsible. Watch this Brief video on CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and Ethics (Links to an external site.)Read the article entitled 16 Brands doing CSR successfully (Links to an external site.)Discuss how leaders can be role models.Describe a time that you witnessed employees of a company or even a manager being ethical and or socially responsible. How did it make you feel and how would you have done it the same or differently. You can also explain a time where you witnessed unethical behavior or people not being socially responsible (you can change names or just mention the industry if you do not want to name the actual company you are sharing the negative aspect). Whatever you are comfortable with sharing.Please use APA formatting. Avoid repeating of explicit information in the text. Formulate answers that can be interpreted through various perspectives.Compare, contrast, and look for connections between articles assigned on a given day with each other or with past articles assigned for class.Look for gaps in authors' reasoning or statements that you find problematic.Think about the broader issues that the author's arguments point to. What are the broader implications?Look for connections between theoretical pieces assigned and concrete actions that can be taken to put them in practice.Consider connections to current event issues.Make certain that all posts or responses address the question, problem, or situation as presented for discussion. You should extend the topic, but do not stray from the topic. When relevant, add to the discussion by including prior knowledge, work experiences, references, web sites, resources, etc. (giving credit when appropriate).

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review Standard # 5 in the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards (Links to an external site.) document and the Nutrition standards for CACFP meals and snacks (Links to an external site.).You have received several letters from the parents in your classroom stating that their children suffer from various food allergies. Additionally, parents have been sending requests to accommodate cultural preferences and even children’s likes and dislikes. In the PDF titled “Parent’s Letter”, you will find letters that parents have written to you as the teacher requesting dietary accommodations. Read each of the parents’ letters and create a list of children and their food issues that you can record in your notes to refer to each month. You will create a monthly menu (two snacks each day and lunch) to accommodate these requests. Each week will also include a theme that will include three questions as conversation topics for your children.In addition, you will also create the following policies that surround common scenarios in the classroom:A policy to address food brought in from the outside (remember that some children have food allergies and may be allergic to the food that is brought in).A policy to address a parent’s request to bring in birthday treats.A policy to address children who refuse to eat.A policy to address the types of modification and requests that are acceptable for menu modification (for example; parents might want you to adjust your menu based on their child’s likes/dislikes).You will find a template titled “Bright Futures Early Learning Center Monthly Menu.” Please complete this attached calendar and include your responses to the above questions. You may repeat three complete meals within the month. Use the Nutrition Standards for Children and Adult Care Food Programs (Links to an external site.) to view resources that will help give you ideas for snacks and meals.In your paper,Include an introduction and a conclusion.Create a classroom roster that incorporates children’s food situation.Develop four policies that address the common food scenarios in the classroom.Complete and include the menu calendar template based on the roster with a theme and three questions for each week.The Bright Futures Early Learning Center Monthly Menu PaperMust be four to six double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)’s APA Style (Links to an external site.)Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedFor further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013 (Links to an external site.).Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice (Links to an external site.) resource for additional guidance.Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.) as well as Writing a Thesis Statement (Links to an external site.), refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.