In this course, you have learned that social policies are formulated to solve social problems considered important by a mass of voters, media, and political actors. Social policy is but one solution to the problem—not necessarily the most rational, effective, or socially just. Social policies are human creations and, as such, can be changed. In this paper you will analyze a social policy as a tool for social justice.

Research one social welfare policy using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.

Analyze the policy and address the following:

The social problem addressed by the policy

1. What is/are the problem/s to be solved in the most fundamental terms?
2. What is the history of the problem/s in the United States?
3. What are the various theories about the causes of the problem/s? Based on this, what do you think is/are the most important causes/s of the problem/s?

The policy objectives, value premises, expectation, and target populations

1. Policy objectives—overt and covert objectives: What are the stated objectives of the policy? In your judgment, what are the covert objectives of the policy?
2. What are the values underlying the policy objectives? What values are revealed by the overt and covert objectives?
3. What did the policymakers expect would be the result of the policy?
4. Target segments of the population at whom policy is aimed: Discuss the direct target of the policy in terms of size and other demographic characteristics. Who are the indirect targets of the policy?

Effects of the policy

1. Intended effects: What effects did the lawmakers intend?
2. Unintended effects: What effects did the lawmakers not foresee?
3. Distinguish between short-range (less than five years) and long-range (over five years) effects of the policy.

Implications of the Policy

1. Changes in the distribution of material resources: Are there any changes to the distribution of material resources, including income and other tangible benefits, as a result of the policy for direct or indirect target groups?
2. Changes in distribution of services, rights, and statuses: Are there any changes in services, rights, or statuses as a result of the policy?

Alternative Policies

1. What alternative policy/policies would more effectively address the social problem discussed in the policy analysis while advancing social justice?

Write a 4–6-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Make sure to include research in addition to the textbook from credible, scholarly sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.

By Saturday, February 9, 2013, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.

Grading Rubric

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
What is/are the problem/s to be solved in the most fundamental terms?  What is the history of the problem/s in the United States?	32
What are various theories about the causes of the problem/s? Based on the theories selected, what do you think is/are the most important causes/s of the problem/s?	28
Policy objectives—overt and covert objectives: What are the stated objectives of the policy? In your judgment what are the covert objectives of the policy? What are the values underlying the policy objectives? What values are revealed by the overt and covert objectives?	28
What did the policymakers expect would be the result of the policy?	28
Target segments of the population at whom policy is aimed: Discuss the direct target of the policy in terms of size and other demographic characteristics. Who are the indirect targets of the policy?	28
Intended effects: What are the effects that lawmakers intended? Unintended effects: What are the effects that the lawmakers did not foresee? Distinguish between short-range (less than 5 years) and long–range (over 5 years) effects of the policy.	36
Changes in the distribution of material resources: Are there any changes to the distribution of material resources, including income and other tangible benefits, as a result of the policy for direct or indirect target groups? Changes in distribution of services, rights, and statuses: Are there any changes in services, rights, or statuses as a result of the policy?	28
What alternative policy/policies would address the social problem discussed in the policy analysis more effectively while advancing social justice?	28
Written Components:  Organization (16) Usage and mechanics (16) APA elements (24)  Style (8)	64
Total:	300

Student Success Criteria
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Scenario
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on communities around the world. The impact has been felt in healthcare, economic, business, government, education, and social areas. It has put people at odds over vaccines, placed local government policies against federal policies, and beliefs versus medicine. Some may say the world we are living in is full of chaos over this situation. Businesses are demanding that employees get vaccinated or face termination of employment. And this has led to a situation where the legality of getting vaccinated has reached the state courthouse in Your State, USA.

The stage has been set for two opposing legal teams to argue their case before the state supreme court in Your State, USA. A very large grocery store chain, Fine Foods, has asked that their employees get vaccinated or face termination of employment. The company argues that as a supplier of goods and services to government entities, Fine Foods must follow vaccine guidelines set by Your State, USA. The Grocery Union
Workers of America is arguing that their members cannot be required to get vaccinated and that this is against the law.

For this assignment, you will choose a legal team, either Fine Foods or Grocery Union Workers of America (GUWA). Your role is a data analyst for the respective law firm representing the side YOU choose. The lead attorney has tasked you with extracting data to support their legal case for vaccinations. If you choose the Fine Foods legal team, you will support all employees getting vaccinated. If you choose the Grocery Union Workers of America (GUWA) legal team, you will support a person’s right to choose to get vaccinated and of course, not lose their job. It is important for you to focus on your role as data analyst and provide data. You should not try to present any actual laws pertinent to Covid-19.

Although this topic may be emotionally charged, your job is to present data-centric evidence which can be presented in court. Your data should be credible and convincing. 

Instructions
You have been suggesting to the law firm that in order to make more effective court presentations, the firm needs to invest in data visualization software. This case and the related datasets have brought this issue to the forefront. So now the lead attorney has asked you to conduct a study identifying the best visualization tools that fit the firm’s current and future presentation needs.

The tools you recommend need to have a short learning curve, adequate features, and be able to be acquired at a reasonable cost. Your initial investigation has narrowed your selection down to three data visualization tools. Follow the instructions below and submit your study in Microsoft Word:

• Your submission should include an introduction as to why the study is being done, a matrix table, and a conclusion with your recommendation.
• Create a matrix table of the three data visualization tools whose pertinent features closely match the needs of the firm.
• Include a rating system for “ease of learning” and “use of the tool.”
• Show cost information, including subscription and maintenance fees
• Rank the products in order of your recommendation and include your rationale.
• Note: The submission for this study should be in Microsoft Word format. The matrix can be created using the insert table feature in Word, or you can embed the matrix from an Excel worksheet.

  Data Files
  For this deliverable, please reference the following websites:
  www.tableau.com
  www.qlik.com
  https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/
  Gartner Magic Quadrant Report

Student Success Criteria
View the grading rubric for this deliverable by selecting the “This item is graded with a rubric” link, which is located in the Details & Information pane.

Scenario
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on communities around the world. The impact has been felt in healthcare, economic, business, government, education, and social areas. It has put people at odds over vaccines, placed local government policies against federal policies, and beliefs versus medicine. Some may say the world we are living in is full of chaos over this situation. Businesses are demanding that employees get vaccinated or face termination of employment. And this has led to a situation where the legality of getting vaccinated has reached the state courthouse in Your State, USA.

The stage has been set for two opposing legal teams to argue their case before the state supreme court in Your State, USA. A very large grocery store chain, Fine Foods, has asked that their employees get vaccinated or face termination of employment. The company argues that as a supplier of goods and services to government entities, Fine Foods must follow vaccine guidelines set by Your State, USA. The Grocery Union
Workers of America is arguing that their members cannot be required to get vaccinated and that this is against the law.

For this assignment, you will choose a legal team, either Fine Foods or Grocery Union Workers of America (GUWA). Your role is a data analyst for the respective law firm representing the side YOU choose. The lead attorney has tasked you with extracting data to support their legal case for vaccinations. If you choose the Fine Foods legal team, you will support all employees getting vaccinated. If you choose the Grocery Union Workers of America (GUWA) legal team, you will support a person’s right to choose to get vaccinated and of course, not lose their job. It is important for you to focus on your role as data analyst and provide data. You should not try to present any actual laws pertinent to Covid-19.

Although this topic may be emotionally charged, your job is to present data-centric evidence which can be presented in court. Your data should be credible and convincing. 

Instructions
You have been suggesting to the law firm that in order to make more effective court presentations, the firm needs to invest in data visualization software. This case and the related datasets have brought this issue to the forefront. So now the lead attorney has asked you to conduct a study identifying the best visualization tools that fit the firm’s current and future presentation needs.

The tools you recommend need to have a short learning curve, adequate features, and be able to be acquired at a reasonable cost. Your initial investigation has narrowed your selection down to three data visualization tools. Follow the instructions below and submit your study in Microsoft Word:

• Your submission should include an introduction as to why the study is being done, a matrix table, and a conclusion with your recommendation.
• Create a matrix table of the three data visualization tools whose pertinent features closely match the needs of the firm.
• Include a rating system for “ease of learning” and “use of the tool.”
• Show cost information, including subscription and maintenance fees
• Rank the products in order of your recommendation and include your rationale.
• Note: The submission for this study should be in Microsoft Word format. The matrix can be created using the insert table feature in Word, or you can embed the matrix from an Excel worksheet.

  Data Files
  For this deliverable, please reference the following websites:
  www.tableau.com
  www.qlik.com
  https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/
  Gartner Magic Quadrant Report