It has been said, "We learn wisdom from failure much more than from success. We often discover what will do by finding out what will not do; and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery." (Samuel Smiles, 19th C Scottish author and reformer. 'Self-Culture: facilities and Difficulties', Self-Help (1856), Ch 11). 

The successful implementation of change through the use of Project Management has become vital to most businesses and organizations to the point if an organization fails to keep up with the pace of change it can have catastrophic results to all the organization's stakeholders.  

Take some time to review current events and identify a scenario where an organization's attempt to implement change failed and the consequences of that failure. For example, perhaps a business attempted to implement a new product, or use a new technology and was not able to successfully implement the change, or a governmental agency that failed to deliver on a service. 

Assignment (300-500 words with citation)

Describe in detail what the organization attempted to implement and the impact this failure caused to the various stakeholders in the scenario.

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Assignment 2: Expected Value and Consumer Choices

Consumers’ choices are prey to subtle discrepancies that arise in cognitive accounting. Learning how and when you are prey to these discrepancies is an important step in improving your decision making.

As the readings for this module demonstrate, people value gains and losses differently under different scenarios. For example, contestants in a game show might choose a guaranteed $10 prize over a 50 percent chance of winning $20 despite the fact that the expected values are the same.

Using the readings for this module, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, address the following:

What is mental accounting and how does it impact consumer decision making?

How might a company take advantage of consumers’ mental accounting? Give examples.

As a marketer, how might you frame certain decisions to benefit from the disparities that arise in one’s cognitive accounting?

As a consumer, how would you avoid the pitfalls posed by the inequalities of one’s cognitive accounting?

Write a 3–5-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.

By Week 4, Day 7, deliver your assignment to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Examined the concept of mental accounting and how it impacts consumer decision making.

20

Adequately described how a company can take advantage of consumers’ mental accounting, providing appropriate examples.

24

As a marketer, explained how certain decisions might be framed to benefit from the disparities that arise in one’s cognitive accounting. As a consumer, explained how to avoid the pitfalls posed by the inequalities of one’s cognitive accounting.

36

Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

20

Total:

100

1. Take stress questionnaire

2. Answer question to part 2 in APA format at least 200 words.

3. Must complete by 1500 EST

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Statistical significance of outcomes presented in Messina et al. article The Relationship Between Patient Satisfaction and Inpatient Admissions Across Teaching and Nonteaching Hospitals"-assess the appropriateness of the stats used Statistic types: man and standard deviation, frequency distribution, chi-square, correlation coefficient, t-Test, ANOVA, Regression Analysis/ Data type/ Sample Size/ What does the data set look like for mean & std deviation and the frequency distribution? Is the variance of one variable equal to or different from another variable (chi-square)? What is the relationship between the 2 variables(correlation coefficient)? Is there a significant difference between the two groups (t-Test)? May be intrinsic or may by experimental. Is there a significant difference between 2 or more groups (ANOVA)?  How much of the change in the dependent variable is predicted by the independent variable or variables (Regression Analysis)?

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Course: Healthcare Strategies Strategic Planning Steps: (Unit 1)

Assignment Objectives:

Describe the basic steps involved in creating, revising, and evaluating strategic planning in healthcare.

Title: Healthcare Strategic Planning by Zuckerman

Publisher: Health and Administration Press

Edition: 3

Discussion Board Assignment:

One of the most skipped steps in the strategic planning process is the evaluation phase. Assume that you work for a hospital that has just implemented its 5-year strategic plan and the plan has been in effect for 1 year.

• From your viewpoint, what is      the most appropriate way to evaluate this plan, and what time frame would      you use for evaluation? Why?
• Is the valuation and control process      appropriate for a healthcare organization that emphasizes creativity? Are      control and creativity compatible? What is an example of a creative      venture for the typical acute care hospital?

This must be plagiarism free with at least 1 scholarly reference.

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Purpose of Assignment 

Students will have the opportunity to research a company and industry to conceptualize forming a new division of an existing company based on a new product or service. The assigned text and Strategic Planning Outline serve as a guide to complete sections of the capstone project each week. This will allow the student to lay the basic foundation for an effective strategic plan. A final plan will be presented in Week 5. 

Assignment Steps 

Resources: Strategic Planning Outline and Week 2 textbook readings 

Use the Strategic Planning Outline as a guide to complete sections of your capstone project each week. A final strategic plan is due in Week 5. Cite your resources. 

Develop a minimum 1,450-word proposal in which you explain the importance of innovation in your selected division's vision, mission, and values, and determine your business model for this new division. 

Include the following:

• Propose a new product or service for the new company division. The division should be customer-focused with an innovative mission statement. Ensure you are differentiating your product or service.
• Describe how the division addresses customer needs and achieves competitive advantage.
• Create a vision and a business model for this new division that clearly demonstrates your decision on what you want your business to become in the future.
• Explain how the vision, mission, and value of the new division align with the company's mission and vision.
• Summarize how the vision, mission, and values guide the division's strategic direction.
• Define your guiding principles and values for your division in the context of culture, social responsibility, and ethics.

Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed references. 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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This course deals with the first half of African-American History, from the early colonial period to the end of Reconstruction.  While many students are familiar with 20th century black leaders such as W.E.B. DuBois, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X, most student know far less about early African-American leaders.  For this post, find information about a significant African-American leader from the period of 1600-1880 and describe to the class what that person did, and why you find them so interesting.  Do NOT write on a person who someone else in the class has already written on.

Week 1 Discussion 1 

"Detection and Prevention" Please respond to the following:

Examine two advantages and two disadvantages of both the Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevent Systems (IPS).  Explain which you would select if your organization could only have one or the other.  Provide rationale for your response. 

Week 1 Discussion 2 

"Firewalls” Please respond to the following:

• Examine two advantages and two disadvantages for both hardware and software firewalls.  
• Explain whether you recommend the hardware or software firewall.  Provide the rationale for your response. 
• Explain whether a home office that has a firewall should be considered secure.  Examine why or why not and provide a rationale for your response.

As you are watching the movie…..

Identify key characters of different age groups and how adolescents interact with them.

Notice themes and tasks that adolescents are challenged by and must navigate. 

Consider how realistically and/or stereotypically adolescents are portrayed.

Attend to how gender and sexual orientation are presented and dealt with by adolescents.

Note consequences that occur because of adolescent behaviors and choices.

Overall, is adolescence portrayed positively or negatively? Are the adolescents depicted in a positive or negative manner?

It’s time to write…

1. Begin with a well developed introductory paragraph.

2. Utilize the observations you made (see “As you are watching…” above) and specifically pull from any of the text book material [cite author/page when you do so…no Works Cited page needed] and author three sections that make up the body of your paper.

You might consider including the following:

o Compare and contrast the current state of adolescents in the USA today with the depiction of adolescents in the movie you chose. Are there differences? Similarities? 

o What is the impact of culture on adolescent behavior? How did the era your movie was set in effect the adolescent characters?

o Were transitions from childhood or to young adulthood noted or identifiable as significant? 

3. Consider one of the adolescent characters and identify the issue/behavior that most impacted you. Describe the concern and offer your reactions by acknowledging your personal thoughts and feelings. Why did this affect you? What would you have preferred to see or have happen in the movie? How would you have presented this impactful issue/behavior differently? 

4.  End with a concluding paragraph.

5. Create a Resources Sheet (10 entries minimum) that clearly reflects credible and accessible resources for adolescents. These Resources should reflect the “needs” that the adolescents in the movie you chose were affected by, dealing with and attending to. List the resource and provide a short (few sentences, in your own words) but thorough explanation of 1. what it is, 2. why you feel it is credible, and 3. why a teen would use it.

Points will be deducted if the following directions are not followed: 

· 4-6 pages, double space with 12 point font

· spelling, grammar and format count so utilize a proofreader!!

· Caution: do not re-tell the movie or discuss the movie/characters  

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Assignment 1: Communication Self-Assessment
Due Week 2 and worth 30 points

In this assignment, you will be assessing how well you communicate. You will first take a communication quiz; then, you will provide a short reflection based on your quiz results.

Part 1: Take the Communication Quiz

1.  Go to http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCS_99.htm and take the communication quiz to measure your communication skills.

2.  Take a screenshot of your quiz results. Note: You will be submitting a screenshot of your quiz results along with your reflection.

Part 2: Review the feedback of your quiz results and create a refection discussing your results. You will write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:

1.  Summarize the results of your communication quiz by keeping the following questions in mind:

1.  What kind of communicator did you believe you were prior to taking the quiz?

2.  After taking the communication quiz, what did the results tell you about how you really communicate?

2.  Provide a conclusion that discusses lessons learned after taking the communication quiz. Next describe three (3) characteristics of an effective communicator; then, suggest two (2) ways you can improve your own communication

3.  Use correct sentence mechanics, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·  Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with 1-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, student's name, teacher's name, course, and date. (The cover page is not included in the required page count.)

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· Demonstrate understanding of the basic fundamentals of communication.

· Develop and practice communication skills, including skills in verbal, nonverbal, listening, writing, interpersonal, perception, and critical thinking as appropriate for the audience.

· Analyze and assess effective communication.

· Use correct sentence mechanics, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.

· Use technology and information resources to research issues in communications.

· Write clearly and concisely about communications using proper writing mechanics.