Question 1

One day when you came back from lunch, you catch one of the service employees at your desk. The employee is going through your payroll files and perusing the financial information on the computer. How do you address the employee? What do you tell Ed?

Question 2

In the late 1800s, Horatio Alger wrote over 100 fictional stories of amazing success from rags-to-riches. Functionalists used Alger's stories to support their belief that failure and success lies squarely on the individual.

• Does the belief that failure and success lies squarely with the individual release society from any responsibility in assisting those needing help?

• Support your position with examples.

Question 3

The traveling salesman problem (TSP) is a somewhat misleading title as it does not always relate to a salesman. The TSP, however, does involve a trip between a set of points that needs to be calculated as efficiently as possible.

Select your own example of a scenario in which a TSP can be used to find a solution. Explain how using a TSP will help in your scenario and then share what you think is the most optimal solution.