Assignments

Written Assignments

Bio-Ethics Preparation Analysis (1-2 pages individual paper, double spaced)
- Due in session 6
- Prepare for this negotiation by identifying your interests and the interests of all key stakeholders (to the extent that you can), relevant options for all to consider, and other relevant factors. Use analytic frameworks from the readings. Don't just rely on the distributed materials - use additional library, internet and interview sources (with appropriate citations).
Pheonix Preparation Analysis (1-2 pages individual or group paper, double spaced (1-3 people))
- Due in session 8
- Prepare for this negotiation by identifying your interests and the interests of all key stakeholders (to the extent that you can), relevant options for all to consider, and other relevant factors. Use analytic frameworks from the readings. Don't just rely on the distributed materials - use additional library, internet and interview sources (with appropriate citations).
Dispute Resolution Systems Case Study (4-5 pages individual or group paper (1-3 people))
- Due in session 13 (with presentation slides due at time of prior presentation)
- Select any organization relevant to the technology policy domain and analyze a dispute resolution system in that organization. It may be a system for internal employee disputes or for external constituent/customer/client disputes. You may do this on your own or in a team of up to three people. Every person on the team must conduct at least one field interview of a stakeholder associated with this system. You are to plot the intended flow for the operation of the system (including appeal channels) and assess its strengths and limitations. Use analytic frameworks from the readings. To the extent possible, consider the impact of this system on technology policy outcomes.