Archive for November 3rd, 2017

Theme One: Creating your own leadership energy as Clawson would suggest starts with knowing who are as person

Theme One: Creating your own leadership energy as Clawson would suggest starts with knowing who are as person.Take the following quizzes.  After a review and reflection of the results, discuss how knowing more about your personality, emotional IQ, communication, ethics and your natural inclinations to be a leader can improve your relationships with others in the workplace. (Students can reflect generally or specifically on the results to the class. Privacy is important to us all so if you choose not to give actual numbers and just the results in general, that is fine.)Think over your experiences in the workplace and find five examples where personality, emotional IQ, communication, or ethics helped to create trust or lose trust, for you, in a leader.Jung Typology TestEQ TestUltimate Ethics Quiz   

How Good Are Your Communication Skillscommunication Skills

Would You Make a Good Leader?

Leadership Skills 

 

 

Part 2  Learning Activity # 2 Assess how Bloom might go about solving her leadership relationship building problems. Take into consideration her personality traits, organizational values, emotional intelligence and the social leadership aspects of her role as leader. In short, how can you make her a new woman; one that the department would like to follow? Orlanda Bloom was made Director of Accounting of GDD.  She worked hard in her new post.   Having worked at GDD over the last twenty-five years, Bloom was known for being tough but fair in her approach to her workers.   She was civil to everyone but was considered a loner by her peers and remote in her dealings with others.  Fearful that should would not be treated with respect and determined that she would be obeyed in her new job, Bloom became overly attentive to her workers. She micromanaged everyone from the lowest bookkeeper to her immediate assistant director.  She penalized workers and put negative reports in peoples personnel files for the smallest infraction.  The accounting department personnel, who were known to have the best morale in the company became the most demoralized and unresponsive workers.  HR director, Simon was flooded for transfer requests. Worse yet, several people left for jobs in other companies.  Simon reviewed the situation and decided that it might be best to consider giving Bloom one more chance in view of her long history with the company. However, imposing a probationary period for six months was seen as necessary and if the negative reports continued she would be asked to retire or fired if she refused to retire. Scared and worried for her career, Bloom comes to you to ask for advice. 

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Assignment 3: Kotter Change Management Module

Assignment 3: Kotter Change Management Model

Using the company that your instructor previously approved (CONTAINER STORE), apply Kotter’s eight (8) steps of change management to an HR situation you have selected for change. You will address all eight (8) of the Kotter steps, developing an action plan for each step. 

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

Ascertain how each of the steps applies to your specific organization.

Develop a strategy that illustrates how you would address each of the eight (8) stages of change:

Establishing a sense of urgency

Creating coalition

Developing vision and strategy

Communicating the vision

Empowering broad-based action

Generating short-term wins

Consolidating gains and producing more change

Anchoring new approaches into the culture

Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. 

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Compare theories of change management and select an appropriate theory for an organization change.

Analyze diagnostic models relevant to various aspects of the change management process.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in managing organizational change.

Write clearly and concisely about managing organizational change using proper writing mechanics.

Identify organizational changes that link to vision.   

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Case Study Comparisons

Case Study Comparisons

Part 1

Complete the chart below that differentiates the following insurance types.

Plan Type/Characteristics of Plan (5 to 7 characteristics)/ Target Audience for Plan

Indemnity Plan

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

Consumer Directed Health Plan (CDHPs)

Medicaid

Medicare

Part 2

Review the insurance plans and answer the following questions.

Services          Bronze                                  Silver                                     Gold

Monthly Cost $163                                      $194                                $245

Deductible $6,000                                     $4,000                              $1000

Primary Care -$35 co-pay for three visits, then 20% of co-insurance(bronze)    /$30 co-pay/provider/day (silver)      /$20 co-pay/provider/day(gold)

Specialist Visit- $70 co-pay for three visits, then 20% of co-insurance  (bronze)  $60 co-pay/provider/day (silver)     $40 co-pay/provider/day(gold)

Preventive Care/Screening/Immunization No charge No charge No charge (ALL THREE PLANS)

Diagnostic Test (x-ray, blood work) $35 co-pay or 20% of co-insurance if co-pay limit is researched Office visit co-pay or(bronze)   20% of co-insurance Office visit co-pay(silver) or 20% of co-insurance Office visit co pay(gold)

Level 1 Prescription Drugs $25 co-pay/30 day supply(bronze)/ $15 co-pay/30 supply(silver)/ $15 co-pay/30 supply(gold)

Emergency Room Services 20% of co-insurance (bronze)/ $350 co-pay/facility/day(silver) $250 co-pay/facility/day(gold)

Emergency Medical Transportation 20% of co-insurance 20% of co-insurance 20% of co-insurance (ALL THREE PLANS)

Urgent Care $75 co-pay  (bronze) $60 co-pay/provider/day (silver) $60 co-pay/provider/day(gold)

Hospital Stay (facility fee, physician/surgeon fee) 20% of co-insurance 20% of co-insurance 20% of co-insurance (ALL THREE PLANS)

1. Compare the plans above.  

• What are the major differences between the plans?

• What are the major similarities between the plans?

• If you were presented with these plans, what would be the major selling points and pitfalls of the plans for you?

2. Read and answer the questions below regarding the two consumers and refer to the Gold, Bronze, or Silver plans listed above.

Consumer A

Betsy has Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. She visits the doctor often to keep her diabetes and blood pressure controlled. The doctor regularly checks her blood levels and prescribes level 1 prescriptions to help Betsy control her diabetes and blood pressure. 

• Betsy is considered a diabetic but still uses her insurance plan frequently.  

o Compare the plans provided and determine the best plan for Betsy. She would be using.

• For several years, Betsy was really taking care of herself. However, after suffering a broken leg and being more inactive, Betsy has gained weight and has not been diligent about controlling her diabetes. Betsy has found that she is requiring emergency room services and urgent care more often.  

o If Betsy was considering changing her insurance plan, which plan should she consider? Why?

o How does the plan compare with the plan?

Consumer B

Zach is a healthy 30 year old who rarely goes to the doctor and is not on any medication. I have been offered the following insurance plans and are considering the plans for use of common alignments (eg, colds) and for preventive tests.  

o Compare the plans and determine what would be the best plan for Zach. 

Zach has recently been hired as a construction worker and was considering changing his health plan. I have realized that this job may have more hazards than his last job.

Which plan should Zach consider? Why?

o How does the plan compare with the plan? Remember to consider deductibles and general costs for the services I would use.

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Learning And Cognition Perspectives

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read “Cognition: Overview and Recent Trends” (pp. 3-8), “Neuroscience Bases of Learning” (pp. 9-15), and “Learning in a Cross-Cultural Perspective” (pp. 16-22) in your text.

Based on your resources this week, in an initial post of 450 to 600 words, explain how emotions and social learning are suggested to affect memory and thought processing. Apply skeptical inquiry to a brief discussion about how specific thinking styles may also be highly important to the learning process (Zhang & Sterberg, 2005, 2010). Explain the theoretical perspective of “wealth” as a predictor of academic success. Describe how the multifaceted complexities of “wealth” may affect performance and success. Apply the concept of “wealth” to your own past academic success. Do you personally capitalize on one particular definition of “wealth”? If so, how? Apply the Type I thinking style outlined in the Zhang and Sterberg (2010) "Learning in a Cross-Cultural Perspective" article to each of your responses.

Guided Response: Review several of your colleague’s posts and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week. You are encouraged to post your required replies early each week to stimulate more meaningful and interactive discourse in your discussions.

How does your explanation of emotion and social learning differ from your peers’ explanations? Did your colleague address his or her personal application of “wealth” in a way that is similar or different than your own past experiences? Did your peer apply the Type I thinking style to his or her initial post? If not, pose questions that could encourage the application of this area of the discussion. Look for peers whose posts have not yet been responded to and reply to these so that everyone has a chance to reflect and develop their knowledge more fully. Continue to monitor the discussion forum until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Day 7 of the week and respond to anyone who replies to your initial post. Peer responses may vary in length but should be detailed and thought provoking. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses.

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Law – Court Systems

Begin to evaluate and compile scholarly sources for the Courts-Related Annotated Bibliography and Research Paper.

 

Video – Movie Review/Analysis Paper:  Select a movie that focuses on the Courtroom Workgroup in the Criminal Justice System.  The Media Review/Analysis is due at the end of this week, Week 2.  Read the assignment guidelines and grading rubric in the Course Resources and below.  Please submit your paper to the 2 SafeAssigns.  The required SafeAssign is the final submission link to use.

 

Media Review and Analysis Guidelines

 

Similar to a Book Review, the Media Review and Analysis seeks to provide a thorough, yet interesting accounting of a motion picture, news report, television show, video production, or internet production.  The Media Review and Analysis is reflective in nature and takes into consideration the following:

 

1.  The Main Purpose (message) of the Media.

2.  How well the Purpose (message) is delivered.

3.  A Comparison with factual information (i.e., theories, case studies, concepts) provided during course lectures, text and journal readings, and discussions.

 

The Media Review requires that the author provide the following information in an effort to convey a clear, concise, and useful guide that demonstrates the author’s understanding of the Media.

 

1.  Summary of the Media.

2.  A review of the Strengths of the Media.

3.  A review of the Weaknesses of the Media.

4.  Suggestions of Elements, if added or deleted, that might enhance and improve the message of the Media (i.e. eliminate useless scenes of sex and violence, that do not add to the Media’s purpose).

5.  Citations from at least two (2) other sources (i.e., theories, case studies, concepts) provided during course lectures, text and journal readings, and discussions.

 

Length and Format of the Media Review:

 

The Media Review must follow the basic guidelines, format, and style of the American Psychological Association (APA), including a cover page (same as for research papers), in-text citations, and a reference page.  The document’s length may vary, depending upon the length of the media being reviewed and the depth of review, specified by the Instructor.  Generally, the length is between 3-5 typed (double-spaced, numbered) pages, with one (1) inch margins all around.

 

The Media Review Cover Page includes:

 

1.  Type of Media (i.e., motion picture, news report, television show, video production, or internet production).

2.  Title of Media.

3.  Year Produced.

4.  Name of the Producer(s).

5.  Name of the Director(s).

 

General Guidelines:

 

Writing 20%

 

• Media Review meets APA/Graduate School standards.

• Paper is organized; each paragraph flows logically into the next paragraph.

• Appropriate terminology it used; writing is clear and concise.

• Proper spelling and grammar is used; sentences are properly constructed.

• Title page includes type of media, title, year produced, name of producer(s), and director(s).

• Length of the paper is 3-5 pages.

 

Content 80%

 

• A brief summary of the media is provided; the main purpose of the media is discussed.

• The review includes a discussion of the main purpose (message) of the media and how well the purpose (message) was delivered.

• Strengths and weaknesses of the media are discussed in detail; specific examples are included.

• The review included a detailed discussion of suggestions of elements, if added or deleted, that might enhance and improve the message of the Media (i.e. eliminate useless scenes of sex, violence, that do not add to the Media’s purpose) and includes a comparison with factual information.

• Citations from at least two (2) other sources (i.e., theories, case studies, concepts) are provided in order to underscore the major points discussed in the review.

 

Week 2 Written Assignment Rubric (Media Review and Analysis)

 

___/20:  Writing/format/title page/length.

___/10:  Summary/overview.

___/10:  Purpose.

___/25:  Strengths and Weaknesses.

___/25:  Suggestions and Comparisons.

___/10:  Citations from 2 sources.

 

Suggested Media Review Format:

 

Summary and Purpose

Strengths and Weaknesses

Suggestions and Comparisons

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Community Involvement

 Current Events: What story within the news currently influences your community involvement or reluctance to be involved with situations involving justice, war or social media? Why did you choose that story and how does it relate to you. 

 

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    Gun control safety and statistics on deaths by police with guns, accidental gun deaths, and deaths by guns(homicides)

    Prepare a three to five (3-5) minute written speech based on the preliminary work you have done in class. Gun control safety and statistics on deaths by police with guns, accidental gun deaths, and deaths by guns(homicides) 

    Write your goal as a single sentence. 

    Follow the Action Steps. Outline the speech, making sure to acknowledge outside sources (the outline will not be graded).

     Focus on content, organization, and presentation.

    Criteria for Evaluating Speeches

    A. Content: speech goal, high-quality information, variety of developmental material, appropriate visual aids, adaptation

    B.  Organization: introduction, conclusions, meaningful points, clear transitions

    C.   Presentation: language clarity, vividness, emphasis, enthusiasm; vocal expressiveness, fluency, spontaneity, eye contact, pronunciation, articulation, poise, posture, gestures, pronunciation, articulation, poise, posture, gestures

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    Assignment 2: Operations Decision

    Assignment 2: Operations Decision
      Due Week 6 and worth 300 points

    Using the regression results and the other computations from Assignment 1, determine the market structure in which the low-calorie frozen, microwavable food company operates.

    Use the Internet to research two (2) of the leading competitors in the low-calorie frozen, microwavable food industry, and take note of their pricing strategies, profitability, and their relationships within the industry (worldwide).

    Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

     

    1. Outline a plan that will assess the effectiveness of the market structure for the company’s operations. Note: In Assignment 1, the assumption was that the market structure [or selling environment] was perfectly competitive and that the equilibrium price was to be determined by setting QD equal to QS. You are now aware of recent changes in the selling environment that suggest an imperfectly competitive market where your firm now has substantial market power in setting its own “optimal” price.
    2. Given that business operations have changed from the market structure specified in the original scenario in Assignment 1, determine two (2) likely factors that might have caused the change. Predict the primary manner in which this change would likely impact business operations in the new market environment.
    3. Analyze the major short run and long cost functions for the low-calorie, frozen microwaveable food company given the cost functions below. Suggest substantive ways in which the low-calorie food company may use this information in order to make decisions in both the short-run and the long-run.

    TC = 160,000,000 + 100Q + 0.0063212Q2
    VC = 100Q + 0.0063212Q2
    MC= 100 + 0.0126424Q

     

    1. Determine the possible circumstances under which the company should discontinue operations. Suggest key actions that management should take in order to confront these circumstances. Provide a rationale for your response. (Hint: Your firm’s price must cover average variable costs in the short run and average total costs in the long run to continue operations.)
    2. Suggest one (1) pricing policy that will enable your low-calorie, frozen microwavable food company to maximize profits. Provide a rationale for your suggestion.

    (Hints:

     

    • In Assignment 1, you determined your firm’s market demand equation. Now you need to find the inverse demand equation. Having found that, find the Total Revenue function for your firm (TR is P x Q). From your firm’s Total Revenue function, then find your Marginal Revenue (MR) function.
    • Use the profit maximization rule MR = MC to determine your optimal price and optimal output level now that you have market power. Compare these values with the values you generated in Assignment 1. Determine whether your price higher is or lower.)

     

    1. Outline a plan, based on the information provided in the scenario, which the company could use in order to evaluate its financial performance. Consider all the key drivers of performance, such as company profit or loss for both the short term and long term, and the fundamental manner in which each factor influences managerial decisions.

    (Hints:

     

    • Calculate profit in the short run by using the price and output levels you generated in part 5. Optional: You may want to compare this to what profit would have been in Assignment 1 using the cost function provided here.
    • Calculate profit in the long run by using the output level you generated in part 5 and cost data in part 3 and assuming that the selling environment will likely be very competitive. Determine why this would be a valid assumption.)

     

    1. Recommend two (2) actions that the company could take in order to improve its profitability and deliver more value to its stakeholders. Outline, in brief, a plan to implement your recommendations.
    2. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

    Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

     

    • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
    • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

    The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

     

    • Analyze short-run and long-run production and cost functions.
    • Apply macroeconomic concepts to changes in global and national economies and how they affect economic growth, inflation, interest rates, and wage rates.
    • Evaluate the profit-maximizing price and output level for given operating costs for monopolies and firms in competitive industries.
    • Use technology and information resources to research issues in managerial economics and globalization.
    • Write clearly and concisely about managerial economics and globalization using proper writing mechanics.

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    Menu Selection

    Despite being a fairly old technology, menu-driven interfaces are very common in user interface design. Menu-driven interfaces consist of a series of screens which are navigated by choosing options from lists. 

    Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

     

    1. Evaluate the user dialog strategies used by a menu-driven interface. 
    2. Determine why menu-driven interfaces continue to be popular in the modern computing age. 
    3. At least three (3) strategies for making menu-driven interfaces visually appealing in the modern computing environment.
    4. I suggest alternatives for menu-driven interface design and explain how these alternatives can be designed to eventually replace all menu-driven interfaces. 
    5. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. 

    Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

     

    • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your teacher for any additional instructions.
    • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the teacher's name, the title title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length assignment. 

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    Goals And Objective

    First, complete the Goals and Objective Worksheet (supplied electronically in this assignment).  If there is more than one Project Goal, complete one worksheet for each goal, listing the goal at the top of the worksheet. Dissect each goal into objectives indicating the direction of change, area of change, target population, degree of change and time frame.

    Next, write the Program Objectives section that will be included in the final grant proposal. You can name this several different titles, Goals and Objectives, Project Goals, Programs Objectives, etc. Look at the sample proposals for examples.

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