Individual Case Instructions
You will identify a problem that requires a change initiative through an organization with which you are associated. You will develop the final case by clearly explaining the problem, by including background, and by completing all of the tasks that are identified below. If you are uncomfortable with using your organization or do not have sufficient visibility to a problem in your organization, you may use theNo Good Deedcase instead.
Here are the tasks to be completed:
1. Use the 6681 case outline mar9'17 (1).docxDownload 6681 case outline mar9'17 (1).docx to help you structure the case in a logical manner.
2. Identify the symptoms that trigger your awareness of the need for change. This is a short explanation that does not require you to describe everything about your organization. Instead, list the set of symptoms that arise from your organization’s current manner of doing business.
3. Choose one of the following diagnostic models and explain each and every component of that model to fully analyze where the real problem exists.
1. The diagnostic models that you may use are: Six-Box, 7-S, or Star. To use these models correctly, you must discuss, comprehensively, each component of the model as it relates to the case.
2. Do not describe the model for the reader. Instead, explain why you chose the model that you chose as the diagnostic guide.
3. Then, explain your analysis of each model component.
4. Do NOT give recommendations in this section. This section is about analysis only. The analysis section describes current conditions.
4. Explain, in detail, the external factors that are impacting change as they relate to this case. Complete the external table found in Elements of a case.docxDownload Elements of a case.docx using the external factors table and the 6681 PESTLE Analysis.docxDownload 6681 PESTLE Analysis.docx that specifically describe the factors of the external environment. If you have a gap in the information in the table, look it up, and provide current information to complete the table. Again, do NOT make recommendations in this section of the case/change plan. Do not tell me what should happen or what you want to see. Describe ONLY what you find as you analyze the information you have looked about the external environment of this industry. Follow the instructions from the lecture videos.
5. Explain, in detail, why the external forces so important to this situation.
6. Explain, in detail, the internal factors that are impacting change as the relate to this case. Complete the internal tables found in Elements of a case.docxDownload Elements of a case.docxthat specifically describe the factors of the internal environment. You will find two internal tables that you will complete. If you have a gap in the information in the table, look it up, and provide current information to complete the table.
7. Analyze/ Map the organization’s culture by explaining each component of the Cultural Web as it r ...
Factory Simulation Paper – Part 2 I know that several of you are.docxmecklenburgstrelitzh
Factory Simulation Paper – Part 2
I know that several of you are concerned about the format and length of this paper since they are not defined. Here are some tips that I have learned about Operations Management that might help.
Two ways that business professionals display information is in a Decision Paper or Information Paper. These are both very similar with the only difference being that the information paper is designed to inform a decision maker and a decision paper is providing the information necessary to make a decision. At this point in your short Operations Manager career I would recommend an Information Paper approach. This way you can specifically inform your boss (the CEO) what you have done to the factory and what the results were.
Here is a typical Information Paper format.
Title Page: With your name, the title of your paper (use something real, not MGT 307), and a date
Body:
Start with an introductory paragraph that informs the boss of what you are trying to tell them.
Bottom Line paragraph that says where you are and what is next. This should be short.
Assumptions paragraph that states any assumptions that you made or will have to make in the future.
Facts and Analysis paragraphs are the meat and potatoes. What did you do? What did you expect to happen? What really did happen? Support these facts with graphics. The graphics can be visual displays of data or tables of data. You choose how best to sell your results. You can do this either as a week by week discussion or by a topic (forecasting, scheduling, etc.).
Summary and conclusion: This set of paragraphs brings all of the highlights to a close.
References – if you need them. I don’t require them unless you specifically call out something that the boss may need to take a deeper look at.
Hopefully this format now allows you to tell your story about the three things that you are being graded on:
1. How did your team’s factory improve over time? Use real metrics to show that your team became more effective and more efficient. 15 points
2. What did your team do and how did it affect your team’s results? Use real metrics to show what happened. 50 points
3. What would you do differently and why? Use information from the book/slides/videos/class to support your comments. 35 points
Good luck!
Factory Process Improvement Update
The First Two Months
Jerry Burch
April 2, 2018
Purpose:
This paper provides information about what we have done over the first two months to improve the factory effectiveness and efficiency. We have several things that have worked well and others that we are still working on.
Bottom Line:
In the first two months we have increased X by Y. We expect this to continue since we still have several projects that are just now beginning to take effect. In particular we anticipate … which will …
Assumptions:
We assumed that continuous improvement processes will be used to improve efficiency and effectiveness without hiring any.
I attached another student post powerpoint.Response GuidelinesRe.docxmaple8qvlisbey
I attached another student post powerpoint.
Response Guidelines
Review the posts of your peers and respond to one of them. Address the items they would like you to focus on, but make sure your feedback considers both the content of the material and its presentation. Tell them what you liked about the presentation. Make a suggestion or two for improvement. The thoughtful feedback you give your peers will not only help them improve their work but will also provide you with insights about your own work.
This is the information:
THE ETHICAL DILEMMA SPYING ON UNILEVER INTRODUCTION In Business Ethics as a Rational Choice, John Hooker cited a case study to analyze rational choice based on an issue with espionage. In 2001, John Pepper, Chairman of the Board at
Procter
and Gamble, found out that some of his contractors were spying on
Unilever
, one of his competitors. Information they found was also in the business media a day before, he discovered. Was this ethical, based on generalizable, utilitarian, and virtue ethics? Was it GENERALIZABLE? Generalizable means there must be a reason behind an action, and the action is justified for everyone (p.7). Was it utilitarian? Utilitarian analysis states that the rational choice must maximize utility (p. 6). The marketing professionals did not have to search in the trash for information since the day before they did it, similar information was already in the media. Therefore their actions were unjustifiable. no: it was not generalizable Was it virtue ethics? Virtue ethics must be consistent with broad cultural acceptable behaviors Conclusion P &G's espionage activity did not pass the code of ethics test, since it needed to pass all three to be considered rationally ethical. Therefore, John Pepper's reactions to the issue was valid and justified. Their actions failed in the generalization, utilitarian, and virtue ethics tests. The net usage of the information they found in the trash did not surpass the information found in the news, because it was the same exact information. Therefore it was useless of them to go into the trash in search of secrets. no: it was not utilitarian It is unacceptable in our culture to have our professionals diving into dumpsters to spy on other firms in order to get ahead. Especially after the information was aired in the media, why was this company conducting this espionage. no: it was not virtue ethical References Hooker, J. (2011). Business ethics as rational choice. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
OK
Study Information:
·
Program Skill Assessments
Activity Context
This study helps you develop the skills to master the following course competency:
Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.
Activity Instructions
Two key competencies that will help you throughout your academic program and business career are the abilities to communicate effectively in writing and to work accurately an.
Assignment 2.2 Justification Report - Part 2Due Week 5 and wort.docxsherni1
Assignment 2.2: Justification Report - Part 2
Due Week 5 and worth 150 points
In Part 1 of your Justification Report assignment, you built up the following sections: Problem Statement, Overview of Alternatives, Criteria, and Methods. In Part 2, you will revise Part 1 based on your instructor's suggestions and add to it the following sections: Evaluation of Alternatives, Findings and Analysis, and References.
Use the basic outline below to draft your paper. Organize your responses to each question under the following section headings:
· Evaluation of Alternatives (for Questions 1-3)
· Findings and Analysis (for Questions 4-5)
· References (for Question 6)
Write a two (2) page, single-spaced report in which you:
1. Research the two (2) alternatives (i.e. possible solutions) that you've identified in your Part 1 Evaluation of Alternatives section. Record bibliographic information during research.
a. Example: You might research other organizations that have attempted similar solutions to the problem you have identified and explore the results of those experiments.
2. Use what you discover in your research to evaluate each alternative by each of your five (5) criteria.
a. Example: If your research revealed that four companies similar to yours increased productivity after allowing their workers to telework from home three days per week, you might conclude that one of your suggested alternatives – in this case, the option to telework from home three days per week – satisfies one of your criterion of “Productivity” as a high-potential solution to a problem you’ve identified (of decreased worker morale and productivity at Doe’s Electronics). However, additional research might frustrate a recommendation of this alternative if it is found to fall short of other criteria while a second alternative fares better. For instance, a telework alternative might be found to be too costly to implement; too frustrating for consumers who prefer daily, in-person customer service; or too divergent from the company’s brand, “Always there for you!”�
3. Organize the assignment by your criteria. Explain in narrative form how each of your two (2) alternatives stacks up against your first criterion. Next, explain how each alternative stacks up against your second criterion, etc.
a. Example: An abbreviated outline of what this longer section might look like based on the above example is below (Note: Only the first two [2] of five [5] required criteria are included to give you a feel for the structure). Your researched findings, represented as circled bullets below, should be explained in two to five (2-5) sentences. Include in-text citations and follow up with References in APA style):
Evaluation of Alternatives
· Productivity
a. Alternative A: Telework from home 3 days per week
a. {narrate findings based on research article 1 here}
a. Alternative B: Offer two extra Floating Holidays to each employee per year
a. {narrate findings based on research article ...
PERSONAL CHAPTER TAKEAWAYS Action Plan – Tunnel Vision .docxherbertwilson5999
PERSONAL CHAPTER TAKEAWAYS
Action Plan – Tunnel Vision
Take a few minutes and complete this Action Plan about Tunnel Vision.
Tunnel Vision
Self-Handicap
What is the
Situation
Trigger Impact on Others What to Do/When
Changing your
mindsets
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Get beyond linear
thinking
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Learn to juggle
projects
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Think long-term. ___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
View situations
from different
perspectives
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Practice conceptual
thinking
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Engage in “what-if”
thinking
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Create a map of the
variables for a
project
and their
interactions
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Analyze group
influences on
your thinking
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Choose a problem
to work on
when you have free
moments
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Better Prioritizing
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Deal with
procrastination
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Ignoring people
after you get your
way
___Expedient .
Factory Simulation Paper – Part 2 I know that several of you are.docxmecklenburgstrelitzh
Factory Simulation Paper – Part 2
I know that several of you are concerned about the format and length of this paper since they are not defined. Here are some tips that I have learned about Operations Management that might help.
Two ways that business professionals display information is in a Decision Paper or Information Paper. These are both very similar with the only difference being that the information paper is designed to inform a decision maker and a decision paper is providing the information necessary to make a decision. At this point in your short Operations Manager career I would recommend an Information Paper approach. This way you can specifically inform your boss (the CEO) what you have done to the factory and what the results were.
Here is a typical Information Paper format.
Title Page: With your name, the title of your paper (use something real, not MGT 307), and a date
Body:
Start with an introductory paragraph that informs the boss of what you are trying to tell them.
Bottom Line paragraph that says where you are and what is next. This should be short.
Assumptions paragraph that states any assumptions that you made or will have to make in the future.
Facts and Analysis paragraphs are the meat and potatoes. What did you do? What did you expect to happen? What really did happen? Support these facts with graphics. The graphics can be visual displays of data or tables of data. You choose how best to sell your results. You can do this either as a week by week discussion or by a topic (forecasting, scheduling, etc.).
Summary and conclusion: This set of paragraphs brings all of the highlights to a close.
References – if you need them. I don’t require them unless you specifically call out something that the boss may need to take a deeper look at.
Hopefully this format now allows you to tell your story about the three things that you are being graded on:
1. How did your team’s factory improve over time? Use real metrics to show that your team became more effective and more efficient. 15 points
2. What did your team do and how did it affect your team’s results? Use real metrics to show what happened. 50 points
3. What would you do differently and why? Use information from the book/slides/videos/class to support your comments. 35 points
Good luck!
Factory Process Improvement Update
The First Two Months
Jerry Burch
April 2, 2018
Purpose:
This paper provides information about what we have done over the first two months to improve the factory effectiveness and efficiency. We have several things that have worked well and others that we are still working on.
Bottom Line:
In the first two months we have increased X by Y. We expect this to continue since we still have several projects that are just now beginning to take effect. In particular we anticipate … which will …
Assumptions:
We assumed that continuous improvement processes will be used to improve efficiency and effectiveness without hiring any.
I attached another student post powerpoint.Response GuidelinesRe.docxmaple8qvlisbey
I attached another student post powerpoint.
Response Guidelines
Review the posts of your peers and respond to one of them. Address the items they would like you to focus on, but make sure your feedback considers both the content of the material and its presentation. Tell them what you liked about the presentation. Make a suggestion or two for improvement. The thoughtful feedback you give your peers will not only help them improve their work but will also provide you with insights about your own work.
This is the information:
THE ETHICAL DILEMMA SPYING ON UNILEVER INTRODUCTION In Business Ethics as a Rational Choice, John Hooker cited a case study to analyze rational choice based on an issue with espionage. In 2001, John Pepper, Chairman of the Board at
Procter
and Gamble, found out that some of his contractors were spying on
Unilever
, one of his competitors. Information they found was also in the business media a day before, he discovered. Was this ethical, based on generalizable, utilitarian, and virtue ethics? Was it GENERALIZABLE? Generalizable means there must be a reason behind an action, and the action is justified for everyone (p.7). Was it utilitarian? Utilitarian analysis states that the rational choice must maximize utility (p. 6). The marketing professionals did not have to search in the trash for information since the day before they did it, similar information was already in the media. Therefore their actions were unjustifiable. no: it was not generalizable Was it virtue ethics? Virtue ethics must be consistent with broad cultural acceptable behaviors Conclusion P &G's espionage activity did not pass the code of ethics test, since it needed to pass all three to be considered rationally ethical. Therefore, John Pepper's reactions to the issue was valid and justified. Their actions failed in the generalization, utilitarian, and virtue ethics tests. The net usage of the information they found in the trash did not surpass the information found in the news, because it was the same exact information. Therefore it was useless of them to go into the trash in search of secrets. no: it was not utilitarian It is unacceptable in our culture to have our professionals diving into dumpsters to spy on other firms in order to get ahead. Especially after the information was aired in the media, why was this company conducting this espionage. no: it was not virtue ethical References Hooker, J. (2011). Business ethics as rational choice. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
OK
Study Information:
·
Program Skill Assessments
Activity Context
This study helps you develop the skills to master the following course competency:
Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.
Activity Instructions
Two key competencies that will help you throughout your academic program and business career are the abilities to communicate effectively in writing and to work accurately an.
Assignment 2.2 Justification Report - Part 2Due Week 5 and wort.docxsherni1
Assignment 2.2: Justification Report - Part 2
Due Week 5 and worth 150 points
In Part 1 of your Justification Report assignment, you built up the following sections: Problem Statement, Overview of Alternatives, Criteria, and Methods. In Part 2, you will revise Part 1 based on your instructor's suggestions and add to it the following sections: Evaluation of Alternatives, Findings and Analysis, and References.
Use the basic outline below to draft your paper. Organize your responses to each question under the following section headings:
· Evaluation of Alternatives (for Questions 1-3)
· Findings and Analysis (for Questions 4-5)
· References (for Question 6)
Write a two (2) page, single-spaced report in which you:
1. Research the two (2) alternatives (i.e. possible solutions) that you've identified in your Part 1 Evaluation of Alternatives section. Record bibliographic information during research.
a. Example: You might research other organizations that have attempted similar solutions to the problem you have identified and explore the results of those experiments.
2. Use what you discover in your research to evaluate each alternative by each of your five (5) criteria.
a. Example: If your research revealed that four companies similar to yours increased productivity after allowing their workers to telework from home three days per week, you might conclude that one of your suggested alternatives – in this case, the option to telework from home three days per week – satisfies one of your criterion of “Productivity” as a high-potential solution to a problem you’ve identified (of decreased worker morale and productivity at Doe’s Electronics). However, additional research might frustrate a recommendation of this alternative if it is found to fall short of other criteria while a second alternative fares better. For instance, a telework alternative might be found to be too costly to implement; too frustrating for consumers who prefer daily, in-person customer service; or too divergent from the company’s brand, “Always there for you!”�
3. Organize the assignment by your criteria. Explain in narrative form how each of your two (2) alternatives stacks up against your first criterion. Next, explain how each alternative stacks up against your second criterion, etc.
a. Example: An abbreviated outline of what this longer section might look like based on the above example is below (Note: Only the first two [2] of five [5] required criteria are included to give you a feel for the structure). Your researched findings, represented as circled bullets below, should be explained in two to five (2-5) sentences. Include in-text citations and follow up with References in APA style):
Evaluation of Alternatives
· Productivity
a. Alternative A: Telework from home 3 days per week
a. {narrate findings based on research article 1 here}
a. Alternative B: Offer two extra Floating Holidays to each employee per year
a. {narrate findings based on research article ...
PERSONAL CHAPTER TAKEAWAYS Action Plan – Tunnel Vision .docxherbertwilson5999
PERSONAL CHAPTER TAKEAWAYS
Action Plan – Tunnel Vision
Take a few minutes and complete this Action Plan about Tunnel Vision.
Tunnel Vision
Self-Handicap
What is the
Situation
Trigger Impact on Others What to Do/When
Changing your
mindsets
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Get beyond linear
thinking
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Learn to juggle
projects
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Think long-term. ___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
View situations
from different
perspectives
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Practice conceptual
thinking
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Engage in “what-if”
thinking
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Create a map of the
variables for a
project
and their
interactions
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Analyze group
influences on
your thinking
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Choose a problem
to work on
when you have free
moments
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Better Prioritizing
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Deal with
procrastination
___Expedient
___Avoiding
___Apprehension
___Self-Deception
___Deliberate Action________
___Self-efficacy_____________
___Face it _________________
___Look & Listen___________
Ignoring people
after you get your
way
___Expedient .
MGMT665, MBA CapstoneLive Chat #3 Focus on Organizatio.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
MGMT665, MBA Capstone
Live Chat #3: Focus on Organizational Behavior & HRM
Dr. Joe Cappa
CTU Library— Quick Review General TourIBISWorld
CTU Library DatabasesIBISWorld
General Management ResponsibilitiesPlanning
Organizing
Leading
ControllingManages, controls, evaluates resources (people, capital, raw materials) current and future.Organizes and manages projects.
Leads teams.
Motivates, evaluates, & coaches teams; maintains oversight of processes; assesses progress toward goals.
Planning Tools
Diagrams for Visualizing Data
Affinity
Tree
More Complex Visualizations
Interrelationship Diagram
Matrix Diagrams
https://asq.org/quality-resources/matrix-diagram
An
L-shaped matrix relates two groups of items to each other (or one group to itself).
A
T-shaped matrix relates three groups of items: groups B and C are each related to A; groups B and C are not related to each other.
A
Y-shaped matrix relates three groups of items: each group is related to the other two in a circular fashion.
A
C-shaped matrix relates three groups of items all together simultaneously, in 3D.
An
X-shaped matrix relates four groups of items: each group is related to two others in a circular fashion.
A
roof-shaped matrix relates one group of items to itself; it is usually used along with an L- or T-shaped matrix.
Prioritization Matrix
https://www.process.st/prioritization-matrix/
Model
Example
Process Design Program Chart (PDPC)
https://www.benchmarksixsigma.com/
Model
Example
2nd PDPC Example
https://asq.org/quality-resources/process-decision-program-chart
Network Diagram Example
https://miro.com/blog/network-diagram/
Organizing ToolsOperations ManagementSix Sigma or DMAICOrder processing, warehouse management, & demand forecastingProject ManagementPert & Gantt chartsCalendarsEstablished goalsBudgetingSpreadsheets
Team Leadership ToolsEmployee Personalities (examples below):PeacemakerOrganizerRevolutionarySteamrollerCommunications Clear messagesMatch assignments to typeFeedbackTeam-building modelsAssessmentReasonable expectations/goalsFair evaluationGiving credit/rewardsCoachingDevelopmentProfessional developmentGoal-settingPromotions
Controlling ToolsAccounting & Finance PoliciesOperational Management Control System TechniquesActivity-based costingBalanced scorecardBenchmarkingCapital budgetingJust-in-TimeKaizen (continuous improvement)TQMProject management processesHR PoliciesProcedures
Subject Review: People, people, people
Management
Components of Management RoleManagemen.
MEDICAL IMAGING THROUGH HEALTHCARE 17MEDICAL IMAGING THRO.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
MEDICAL IMAGING THROUGH HEALTHCARE 1
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MEDICAL IMAGING THROUGH HEALTHCARE
Medical Imaging Through Healthcare
Your Name
Houston Community College
EDUC 1300
February 2, 2021
Medical Imagining Through Healthcare
When we come to think of it, choosing a career is by far one of the most difficult decisions an adult can make. For some, that decision is chosen for them, whether it’s a business that’s being passed down or through the influence of others around them. Up until my senior year of high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. That was until I took an anatomy class and a class called Independent Study Mentorship (ISM). In ISM, we were required to find a career of interest and a professional in the field who you would "shadow" once a week for the entire year. I knew I was good at math so the career I chose was accounting. For many reasons, such as finding it quite boring, I quickly realized that this wasn’t the career for me. In my anatomy class, however, I found a passion in the health industry. It was by far the most difficult class I've enrolled in however; it has also been the most exciting class I've ever taken. I remember looking forward to the class, even when studying for exams, as I would challenge myself to get above a 95. Since then, I knew I had found my passion in health. Through several hours of research, the career I am most interested in is Radiology. When I took the Myers Briggs Personality test on the Humanmetrics website (2020), I discovered that my personality type is ENTJ. People with this personality type are known to be driven to turn theories into plans, highly value knowledge, are future-oriented, and usually possess excellent verbal communication skills. People tend to have a lot of anxiety about taking x-rays. I will use my excellent verbal communication skills to put patients at ease about their x-rays. I believe all of my traits make me the perfect candidate for my career choice because they confirm that I am responsible enough to work in the medical field and will be skilled at anticipating the next step. Being organized is very helpful in any career path as well and will only serve to enhance my other qualities. I also believe my last trait of consistency might be the most important; treating everyone with the same level of care is the only way to ensure the best results for everyone who walks through those hospital doors, which ultimately leads to the most lives saved.
Job Responsibilities
A Radiologist is a medical professional who specializes in medical imaging to make a diagnosis. A radiologist main job responsibility is to comprehend and interpret diagnostic imagining which may include; CT scans (Computed tomography), MRI's (Magnetic resonance imaging), and ultrasounds (Career Coach, 2018). The main function of a CT scan is to create a 3-D image through the use of x-rays. An MRI, however, uses magnetic fields to create a more detailed image that show.
Mass MurderersIn the aftermath of mass murders, the news media a.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
Mass Murderers
In the aftermath of mass murders, the news media and members of the public ask questions such as "Why did he do it?" and "Were there any warning signs?"
Consider what you've learned this week regarding the sociological, psychological, and biological influences of multiple murderers.
Choose
one
of the following mass murderers:
Jared Lee Loutner
James Holmes
Seung-Hui Cho
Eric Harris & Dylan Klebold
Based on your choice, create a 4- to 5-page report in Microsoft Word that covers the areas mentioned below :
Provide the available information that describes the killer's background (education, mental issues, criminal history, etc.).
Summarize the events surrounding the crime.
Identify and analyze which theory or theories best apply to this particular mass murderer. Explain why this theory is correct.
Discuss whether the case led to any changes in laws, police procedure, school security, etc.
.
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Marketing Plan Goals, Objectives, and Strategy Worksheet
III. Marketing Goals and Objectives
A. Marketing Goal A: __________________________________________________
(should be broad, motivational, and somewhat vague)
Objective A1: ______________________________________________________
(must contain a
specific and measurable outcome, and a
time frame for completion)
Objective A2: ______________________________________________________
(must contain a
specific and measurable outcome, and a
time frame for completion)
B. Marketing Goal B: __________________________________________________
(should be broad, motivational, and somewhat vague)
Objective B1: ______________________________________________________
(must contain a
specific and measurable outcome, and a
time frame for completion)
Objective B2: ______________________________________________________
(must contain a
specific and measurable outcome, and a
time frame for completion)
(Can be repeated as needed to develop a complete list of goals and objectives. However, having one goal and two or three objectives is advisable to greatly reduce the complexity of the marketing strategy.)
IV. Marketing Strategy
A. Primary (and Secondary) Target Market
Primary target market
Identifying characteristics (demographics, geography, values, psychographics):
Basic needs, wants, preferences, or requirements:
Buying habits and preferences:
Consumption/disposition characteristics:
Secondary target market (optional)
Identifying characteristics (demographics, geography, values, psychographics):
Basic needs, wants, preferences, or requirements:
Buying habits and preferences:
Consumption/disposition characteristics:
B. Product Strategy
Brand name, packaging, and logo design:
Major features and benefits:
Differentiation/positioning strategy:
Supplemental products (including customer service strategy):
Connection to value (core, supplemental, experiential/symbolic attributes):
C. Pricing Strategy
Overall pricing strategy and pricing objectives:
Price comparison to competition:
Connection to differentiation/positioning strategy:
Connection to value (monetary costs):
Profit margin and breakeven:
Specific pricing tactics (discounts, incentives, financing, etc.):
D. Distribution/Supply Chain Strategy
Overall supply chain strategy (including distribution intensity):
Channels and intermediaries to be used:
Connection to differentiation/positioning strategy:
Connection to value (nonmonetary costs):
Strategies to ensure channel support (slotting fees, guarantees, etc.):
Tactics designed to increase time, place, and possession utility:
E. Integrated Marketing Communication (Promotion) Strategy
Overall IMC strategy, IMC objectives, and budge.
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MGT 4337: Business Policy and Decision Making
Module 3 Strategy Exercises Worksheet
Overview: This exercise will tie concepts from the chapter material to the simulations assigned in this module. Completing this exercise will prepare you to help you to make decisions during the simulation rounds and prepare you for completing this module’s decision log journal entries and artifact analyses.
Specifically, you will apply what you learned in Chapters 5 and 6 to identify your own company’s and your rivals' competitive and supplemental strategies, as well as outline specific actions to obtain a sustainable competitive advantage.
Directions: Download and save a copy of this document so you can edit the worksheet with your responses to the questions below.
Chapter 5
1. Which of the five basic competitive strategies best characterize your athletic footwear company’s strategic approach to competing successfully?
2. Which rival footwear companies appear to be employing a low-cost provider strategy?
3. Which rival footwear companies appear to be employing a broad differentiation strategy?
4. Which rival companies appear to be employing some type of focus strategy?
5. Which rival companies appear to be employing a best-cost provider strategy?
6. What is your company's plan to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage over rivals? List at least three (preferably more than three) specific kinds of decision entries on specific decision screens that your company has made or intends to make to win this kind of competitive edge over rivals.
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Chapter 6
1. What offensive strategy options discussed in this chapter does your athletic footwear company have? Identify at least two offensive moves that your company should seriously consider in order to improve the company’s market standing and financial performance.
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2. What defensive strategy moves should your company consider in the upcoming decision round? Identify at least two defensive actions your company has taken in the past one or two decision rounds.
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3. Is your company vertically integrated to some extent? Explain why or why not.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: To complete this assignment, submit a saved copy of this completed worksheet.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center.
Criteria
Exemplary (100%)
Needs Improvement (75%)
Incomplete (50%)
Not Evident (0%)
Value
Worksheet
Submitted a complete worksheet that demonstrates sincere effort.
Submitted a mostly complete worksheet that demonstrates sincere effort.
Submitted an incomplete worksheet.
Did not submit a worksheet.
100
Total
100%
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Unit 4 Assignment
For this assignment, you are going to gather some data and discuss your results. Interview or survey 10 people and ask each person the first three terms or words that.
MedWatch The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program
As noted earlier, there are mandatory and voluntary error reporting requirements. Executive leaders need to be aware of both types and be a part of the decisional team tasked with determining participation in voluntary errors. Ethics directs healthcare leaders to participate in all activities designed to improve patient safety. Policies need to be developed as well as staff training. It is common for all error reporting forms to be routed to leadership and risk management.
Generate an error report.
Include the following aspects in the discussion:
Access the form from MedWatch:
For VOLUNTARY reporting of adverse events,
product problems and product use errors
Using a prior error that you can remember, complete the form (this form will not be submitted; it is for personal practice only)
Discuss if, as a nurse executive, you would choose to participate in voluntary error reporting
Discuss the risks and benefits of your decision
NOTE- JUST WRITE 150 WORDS
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Mass Murderers and Serial KillersReview the two case studies out.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
Mass Murderers and Serial Killers
Review the two case studies outlined below:
Case 1: Mass Murder
Andrea Yates was convicted of drowning her five children and given a sentence of life in prison.
Later, it was found that the sentence of life in prison was based on the inaccurate testimony of a highly respected forensic psychiatrist. Her life sentence was overturned, and she was found guilty by reason of insanity and sent to a mental hospital.
Yates suffered from severe postpartum depression and had been hospitalized for an attempted suicide before she killed her children. Yates was delusional and reported having thoughts that were degrading and persecuting her for her motherhood. She was also having command hallucinations telling her she was a bad mother and her children would grow up to be criminals, so she should save them by drowning them.
Case 2: Serial Killer
In 1980, John Wayne Gacy was found guilty of murdering 33 young men. He picked up some of his victims at a local homosexual bar. Other victims were taken home for "interviews" as prospective employees for his construction business. The remains of 29 victims were found buried under his home while the other four victims had been thrown into the Des Plaines River near Chicago.
Gacy always maintained his innocence throughout the trial and appeals process claiming someone else put the bodies in the crawl space beneath his house. Also known as "The Killer Clown," Gacy used handcuffs and chloroform to subdue his victims, and then he would tie a rope around their necks and slowly twist until he squeezed the life out of them.
Gacy had been married twice and had two children from the first marriage. Both marriages ended in divorce when his wives found items from his victims or were unhappy from a lack of any sexual contact between them. During both marriages and afterwards, Gacy was considered an outstanding member of his community. Gacy was executed on May 10, 1994.
Case 1 (mass murder) and Case 2 (serial murder) can be analyzed and categorized by fitting them into one or more of the theories developed to explain the phenomenon of multiple murder. The theories are developed by experts in the field who study mass and serial murderers.
After reading the two case studies, discuss the following:
What are the similarities and differences between the definitions for serial and mass murder?
What purposes are served by establishing the typologies that apply to a mass murderer? Are they the same purposes that are served by establishing the typology of a serial killer?
Could a serial murderer ever become a mass murderer and vice versa? Why or why not?
Considering the cases described above, which typologies apply to each killer? Explain how you arrived at this conclusion.
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Memorandum of Understanding
“The Norwalk Agreement”
At their joint meeting in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA on September 18, 2002, the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board
(IASB) each acknowledged their commitment to the development of high-quality,
compatible accounting standards that could be used for both domestic and cross-border
financial reporting. At that meeting, both the FASB and IASB pledged to use their best
efforts to (a) make their existing financial reporting standards fully compatible as soon as
is practicable and (b) to coordinate their future work programs to ensure that once
achieved, compatibility is maintained.
To achieve compatibility, the FASB and IASB (together, the “Boards”) agree, as a matter
of high priority, to:
a) undertake a short-term project aimed at removing a variety of individual
differences between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRSs, which include International Accounting Standards, IASs);
b) remove other differences between IFRSs and U.S. GAAP that will remain at
January 1, 2005, through coordination of their future work programs; that is,
through the mutual undertaking of discrete, substantial projects which both
Boards would address concurrently;
c) continue progress on the joint projects that they are currently undertaking; and,
d) encourage their respective interpretative bodies to coordinate their activities.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – FASB and IASB 2
The Boards agree to commit the necessary resources to complete such a major
undertaking.
The Boards agree to quickly commence deliberating differences identified for resolution in
the short-term project with the objective of achieving compatibility by identifying common,
high-quality solutions. Both Boards also agree to use their best efforts to issue an
exposure draft of proposed changes to U.S. GAAP or IFRSs that reflect common
solutions to some, and perhaps all, of the differences identified for inclusion in the short-
term project during 2003.
As part of the process, the IASB will actively consult with and seek the support of other
national standard setters and will present proposals to standard setters with an official
liaison relationship with the IASB, as soon as is practical.
The Boards note that the intended implementation of IASB’s IFRSs in several jurisdictions
on or before January 1, 2005 require that attention be paid to the timing of the effective
dates of new or amended reporting requirements. The Boards’ proposed strategies will be
implemented with that timing in mind.
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Minimum of 200 words:
Briefly share a situation in which you had to work with others.
What were the most important factors that influenced how well your team worked together?
Do you consider the team in your example effective? Why or why not? How did the location of your team members influence its effectiveness?
What concepts from this week’s learning activities do feel apply to the team you were in?
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MGT/576 v1
Learning Organizations
MGT/576 v1
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Learning Organizations and Value Creation
Review the 6 key elements of a learning organization (Ch. 11 of
Strategic Management, by Dess).
Complete the table below.
Evaluate the extent to which the company you’ve selected to assess in this course epitomizes each of the 6 elements.
Justify your determination with examples.
Learning Organization Element
Extent to which the company epitomizes this element
Provide a sentence justifying your determination
High
Medium
Low
Example
x
[This] is why I believe it is medium.
Inspiring and motivating people with a mission or purpose
x
CVS Health has been successful because it has developed long-term, strategic programs that uphold company values and encourage excellence in employees. CVS Health takes a more hands-on approach to monitoring and supporting its staff, with the goal of fostering an environment where workers may thrive and thrive, and where they are given the autonomy, responsibility, and training they need to do their best work.
Developing leaders
x
Those in charge of the business now try to put themselves in the shoes of their employees. The focus of this form of leadership is on creating and nurturing a healthy culture within the company. In this case, the CEO is advocating for a culture that emphasizes the addition of value for customers. The CEO places a premium on customer value creation because of the crucial role value plays in propelling business results.
Empowering employees
x
CVS Health provides its staff with career guidance and coaching to help them reach their full potential. As an example, when employees have connections with their managers, they are more likely to receive equal treatment when it comes to promotions. To help employees get the most out of their coaching and mentoring opportunities, CVS Health has instituted individualized training for managers (AlOmari, 2020). Lastly, during the onboarding process, when new hires learn about the company's ethics and principles.
Accumulating and sharing internal knowledge
x
Recognizing that it is challenging for an individual to amass information, the corporation encourages team efforts to build and share expertise inside the organization. CVS Health Viva, an insights-driven software designed to enhance internal interactions and knowledge sharing, has been launched across the firm (AlOmari, 2020). The program facilitates the gathering of data and the utilization of acquired expertise by staff members.
Gathering and integrating external information
x
The CVS Health Corporation is driven by a constant desire to enhance the user experience, and as a result, it employs analytics and data science to acquire information. The business uses technology manipulation to provide answers for workers and clients (Bordeleau, 2020). In order to get understanding from and organize chaotic data, the organization emplo.
Mental Status ExaminationThe patient is who is 70 years old who.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
Mental Status Examination:
The patient is who is 70 years old who is forgetting things withing a short time which
seem to be dementia and mood disorder. Since she has been working in the military for over 20 years,
her condition is mainly associated with her worrying experiences and traumatic events in the
warzone. She looks very presentable and smartly dressed thus her general appearance looks good
She is communicating so well with a clear speech, report gets frustrated when she cannot remember things, alert to self and place disoriented to time, confused. She denies hallucination.
despite being previously hospitalized for dementia and depression. However, she gets disrupted at
some point during the conversation. Judgment is impaired, affect labile mood stress and anxious, can not care for self, behavior cooperative and disorganized, thought process tangential, thought content preoccupation, denies SI/HI,
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Case study
CC (chief complaint)- Almost set the house on fire x2 times
HPI: The patient is Alexis 70 years old woman who is complaining of dementia.
She presents the signs and symptoms of dementia, and she claims having these condition for some time. She states that she has been forgetting things so easily and cannot recall anything Now she is 70 and has begun to have times when she does not know what day it is. Neighbor found her wandering around the neighborhood because she could not find her way home.
Placed items on stove and forgot x2 times and forgot and almost burn the house.The patients states that the condition gets worse when she
vividly recalls her services in the military from training to her retirement. The patient says that there
is no history of dementia in her family and she had the same condition few years
ago. Sister reported the family has concerns of living patient by herself her short-term memory has gotten worse. She was hospitalized for similar symptoms years ago and was placed on Aricept. Patient has mood swings, yell and scream for no reasons, delusional sometimes and behavior problem as reported by her sister, her husband death and son disability has made her condition worse, she has become aggressive and out of control. Tells stories of things that happens in the past over and over again and talks to herself.
The patient was married to her late husband, and they had three children. She has been serving in the
military for over 20 years and has been supporting the community through various activities. She started having a problem with memory loss and difficulty in solving issues. Husband death, daughter had an accident and died, son was shot in his arm and now has disable arm. Sister is her caregiver. Denies seeing things or hearing. Denies suicidal or homicidal ideation.
Medical History: After being taken through various psychiatric test to determine her problems, it
was proven that the patient has dementia.
Current Medications: Currently, Alexis is under medication where she takes and A.
MEMODate SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 To CITY OF COLUMBUS MA.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
MEMO
Date: SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
To: CITY OF COLUMBUS MAYOR ANDREW GINTHER
From:
SUBJECT: MEMO & SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE COLUMBUS, OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The accompanying SWOT analysis was developed to identify levels of trust in the CPD, considering the high crime rate in Columbus, Ohio and the violence often connected to it. The youth and community interactions are highlighted as strengths and opportunities, whereas public distrust and crime are highlighted as weaknesses and threats, respectively. So, my suggestions for the CPD are to use crisis professionals in nonviolent situations (such mental health and homeless crises) and to give diversity in hiring top priority.
BACKGROUND
Crime in Columbus, Ohio, is so high that "more than 96% of the other municipalities [in Ohio] have a lower crime rate," making it one of the most dangerous cities in the country. Given the police's efforts to increase public safety, some may question the force's current standing. CPD's credibility has been damaged since the outbreak began as a result of the officers' fatally shooting of unarmed African Americans and the use of tear gas and rubber bullets on hundreds of protesters during the Black Lives Matter Movement (Wedd,2020). The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the CPD because of these misdeeds, looking into their policies, procedures, and any racial prejudices.
SWOT ANALYSIS
After compiling the foregoing information, I developed the SWOT analysis of the CPD in the bellow attached. With the crime rate always on the rise and the public demanding action from law enforcement, one must wonder: do people still have faith in the Columbus Police Department? It is the goal of the SWOT analysis to shed light on the sources of distrust and the means by which trust can be reestablished in those sources. Youth engagement, fundraising prowess, and departmental effectiveness are all areas in which the CPD excels (Wedd,2020). There is a lot of mistrust in the public, and the reputation of executives and the workers are both falling. They have potential in attracting a more diverse workforce and gaining the trust of young people and communities. An increase in violent crime, public discontent, and reluctance on the part of the public to call the police will pose serious challenges for the Columbus Police Department.
RECOMMENDATIONS
First, in situations where police intervention is unnecessary (such as nonviolent mental health crises, suicide threats, and homeless crises), I advocate for the use of trained crisis experts rather than solely police personnel. specially at this time when public faith in law enforcement is low and crime rates are high, deploying police to areas where they are most needed and appreciated can make communities safer overall. In addition, many people think "police officers and police organizations are incapable of repairing themselves" because of policing's racist origins. Additionally, 73% of.
Memo
To: Sally Jones
From: James Student
Date: January 15, 202x
Subject: Travelers for the <insert your city here> trip
Below is the current status of the <city> trip:
Create your table below this line and then delete this line.
Create your chart below this line and then delete this line.
1.
Saint Leo Portal login
User ID:[email protected]
Saintleo\martha.ramsey
Password: Demonte5!!!
2.
New Login for email through Okta
User ID: Martha.ramsey
Password: Demonte5!!!
3.
What did you earn your first medal or award for?
Art class
4.
Lion Share Courses
5.
Research Method II
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Metabolic acidosis A decrease in serum HCO3 of less than 24 mEqL.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
Metabolic acidosis: A decrease in serum HCO3 of less than 24 mEq/L and an increase in the hydrogen ion concentration in the systemic circulation (Burger & Schaller, 2022).
Pathophysiology: This occurs when non-carbonic acid concentrations rise, bicarbonate (base) is lost from extracellular fluid, or the kidneys are unable to replenish it. This can happen suddenly, as in the case of lactic acidosis brought on by inadequate circulation or hypoxemia, or more gradually, as in the case of renal failure (failure to excrete acid) or diabetic ketoacidosis (excess production of keto acids from lack of insulin) (Huether & McCance, 2014).
Clinical manifestations: Alteration in the neurologic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems are signs of metabolic acidosis. Initial symptoms of severe acidosis include lethargy and a headache, which can escalate to a coma. Respiratory compensation is indicated by deep, fast breathing (Kussmaul breaths). It's typical to have anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Extreme acidosis may make it harder for the heart to contract normally and result in potentially fatal dysrhythmias (Huether & McCance, 2014).
Evaluation and treatment: Lab results, symptoms, and medical history are used to make the definitive diagnosis of metabolic acidosis. The results of the laboratory tests will reveal arterial blood pH below 7.35 and bicarbonate concentration below 24 mEq/L. A movement to the right can be seen in the oxyhemoglobin curve. For a buffering solution to be used effectively, the underlying issue must be identified. Administration is necessary to raise the pH to a safe level during severe acidosis (pH 7.1), especially if there is renal failure. Deficits in water and sodium must also be made up (Huether & McCance, 2014).
Metabolic alkalosis: An initial rise in serum bicarbonate, which causes a blood pH increase to >7.45 (Tinawi, 2021).
Pathophysiology: Increased bicarbonate concentration, which is often brought on by an excessive loss of metabolic acids. Prolonged vomiting, stomach suctioning, a high intake of bicarbonate, hyperaldosteronism with hypokalemia, and diuretic medication are all conditions that might lead to metabolic alkalosis (Huether & McCance, 2014).
Clinical Manifestations: Volume loss and electrolyte deficits are linked to several common symptoms including weakness, cramping, and overactive reflexes. Some people may have paresthesias, tetany, and seizures. To maximize carbon dioxide retention, respirations are shallow and sluggish. With severe alkalosis, disorientation and seizures happen. A potential issue is atrial tachycardia. As oxyhemoglobin's dissociation decreases and the likelihood of dysrhythmias rises, the oxyhemoglobin curve shifts to the left (Huether & McCance, 2014).
Evaluation and treatment:A sodium chloride solution is necessary for the treatment of contraction alkalosis or hypochloremic alkalosis. As a result, HCO3 may be expelled as NaHCO3 in the urine .
McDonald’s—The Coffee Spill Heard ’Round the WorldThe McDonald’s.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
McDonald’s—The Coffee Spill Heard ’Round the World
The McDonald’s coffee spill is the most famous consumer lawsuit in the world. Everyone knows about this case, and the details involved in it continue to be debated in many different venues—classrooms, Web sites, blogs, law schools, and business schools. Regardless, it serves as one of the best platforms in the world for discussing what companies owe their consumer stakeholders and what responsibilities consumers have for their own well-being. Consumers, lawyers, and analysts are still debating the world famous coffee spill case.
Keeping the topic hot was the 2011 documentary film,
Hot Coffee
, which analyzed the famous coffee spill, set the facts straight, and highlighted the ongoing debate about the impact of tort reform on the U.S. judicial system. The film premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and aired on HBO during June 2011. The film won many awards.
Stella Liebeck
Stella Liebeck and her grandson, Chris Tiano, drove her son, Jim, to the airport 60 miles away in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the morning of February 27, 1992. Because she had to leave home early, she and Chris missed having breakfast. Upon dropping Jim off at the airport, they proceeded to a McDonald’s drive-through for breakfast. Stella, an active, 79-year-old, retired department-store clerk, ordered a McBreakfast, and Chris parked the car so she could add cream and sugar to her coffee.
What occurred next was the coffee spill that has been heard ‘round the world. A coffee spill, serious burns, a lawsuit, and an eventual settlement made Stella Liebeck (pronounced Lee-beck) the “poster lady” for the bitter tort reform discussions that have dominated the news for more than 20 years. To this day, the issue is still debated, with cases similar to Stella’s continuing to be filed.
Third-Degree Burns
According to Liebeck’s testimony, she tried to get the coffee lid off. She could not find any flat surface in the car, so she put the cup between her knees and tried to get it off that way. As she tugged at the lid, scalding coffee spilled into her lap. Chris jumped from the car and tried to help her. She pulled at her sweatsuit, but the pants absorbed the coffee and held it close to her skin. She was squirming as the 170-degree coffee burned her groin, inner thigh, and buttocks. Third-degree burns were evident as she reached an emergency room. A vascular surgeon determined she had third-degree (full thickness) burns over 6 percent of her body.
Hospitalization
Following the spill, Liebeck spent eight days in the hospital and about three weeks at home recuperating under the care of her daughter, Nancy Tiano. She was then hospitalized again for skin grafts. Liebeck lost 20 pounds during the ordeal and at times was practically immobilized. Another daughter, Judy Allen, recalled that her mother was in tremendous pain both after the accident and during the skin grafts.
According to a
Newsweek
magazine report, Liebeck wro.
may use One of the following formats for reflection.; all conc.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
may use One of the following formats for reflection.;
all concepts from the reflection model MUST be utilized
:
Johns' Model of Reflection
Carper's Ways of Knowing
Sister Roach's Six C's of Caring
Boud's Model of Reflection
Q: Although many believe (and behave!) as if the COVID-19 pandemic has resolved, it has not. What are your thoughts as a new nurse entering the profession during a COVID-19 pandemic crisis and critical shortage of nurses in acute care facilities? What are some skills/knowledge acquired through your nursing education that can assist you into your transition to professional practice?
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master budget problem. only part B in attached file
Part B: Master Budget
You have just been hired as a new management trainee by Earrings Unlimited, a distributor of earrings to various retail outlets located in shopping malls across the country. In the past, the company has done very little in the way of budgeting and at certain times of the year has experienced a shortage of cash. Since you are well trained in budgeting, you have decided to prepare a master budget for the upcoming second quarter. To this end, you have worked with accounting and other areas to gather the information assembled below.
The company sells many styles of earrings, but all are sold for the same price—$10 per pair. Actual sales of earrings for the last three months and budgeted sales for the next six months follow (in pairs of earrings):
January (actual)
30,000
June (budget)
45,000
February (actual)
20,000
July (budget)
40,000
March (actual)
50,000
August (budget)
30,000
April (budget)
70,000
September (budget)
20,000
May (budget)
95,000
Sufficient inventory should be on hand at the end of each month to supply 40% of the earrings sold in the following month.
Suppliers are paid $3 for a pair of earrings. 40% of a month’s purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other 60% is paid for in the following month. All sales are on credit. Only 30% of a month’s sales are collected in the month of sale. An additional 60% is collected in the following month, and the remaining 10% is collected in the second month following sale.
Monthly operating expenses for the company are given below:
Variable:
Sales commissions
5% of sales
Fixed:
Advertising
$
190,000
Rent
$
20,000
Salaries
$
100,000
Utilities
$
8,000
Insurance
$
3,000
Depreciation
$
14,000
Insurance is paid on an annual basis, in November of each year.
At the end of June, the company received $4,000 deposit for July sales. Sales in advance is a liability.
The company plans to purchase $20,000 in new equipment during May and $60,000 in new equipment during June; both purchases will be for cash. The company declares dividends of $15,000 each quarter, payable in the first month of the following quarter.
The company’s balance sheet as of March 31 is given below:
Assets
Cash
$
74,000
Accounts receivable ($20,000 February sales; $350,000 March sales)
370,000
Inventory
80,000
Prepaid insurance
21,000
Property and equipment (net)
950,000
Total assets
$
1,495,000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts payable
$
100,000
Dividends payable
15,000
Common stock
800,000
Retained earnings
580,000
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,495,000
The company maintains a minimum cash balance of $50,000. All borrowing is done at the beginning of a month; any repayments are made at the end of a mont.
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MAT 133 Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: The final project for this course is the creation of a research study report. For the first milestone, you need to select an appropriate study from the
Final Project Research Study Options document found in the Module One Reading and Resources. Then you will draft the first of three sections that will make up
your report.
Prompt: Draft the “Introduction” section of your research study report, which includes the following critical elements:
I. Identify the specific focus of the research. In other words, what was this study about?
II. Explain the purpose of the study. What was the study trying to achieve?
III. Describe the specific characteristics of the group being studied. What was the population? What was the sample size? What were its demographics?
Submit your Milestone One submission to the assignment page in Module Two. You will be graded based on the rubric information below.
You will also be sharing your ideas for your introduction to the discussion board for feedback. Make sure to respond to your peers with thoughts and
information to help them improve their work for the final project submission (later in the course).
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your draft of the “Introduction” section of your research study report should be 1 page in length (plus a cover page and references)
and must be written in APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Cite all references in APA format.
Note: This rubric is tailored to this assignment and awards full points for “Proficient.” For the final project, you will need to demonstrate “Exemplary”
achievement to earn full points. To see how you will be graded on your final project, review the Final Project Guidelines and Rubric document (in the Assignment
Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course).
Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Introduction: Focus Accurately identifies the
specific focus of the research
Identifies the focus of the
research, but is not fully
accurate or lacks specificity
Does not identify the focus of
the research
25
Introduction:
Purpose
Accurately explains the purpose
of the study
Explains the purpose of the
study, but is not fully accurate
or lacks specificity
Does not explain the purpose of
the study
25
Introduction: Group Accurately describes the
specific characteristics of the
group being studied
Describes the characteristics of
the group being studied, but is
not fully accurate or lacks
specificity
Does not describe the
characteristics of the group
being studied
25
Articulation of
Response
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and ar.
Master of Business Analytics BUS5AP
La Trobe Business School
1
BUS5AP – Business Application of Analytics
Assignment 03: “Analyse This!” – Bring your user stories to life with Power BI
Assignment Type: Individual
Marks: 40%
Release Date: Wednesday, 05-Oct-2022
Due Date: Saturday, 12 November 2022 23:55 (AEDT) – submission link on LMS
“Analyse This!” – Bring your user stories to life with PowerBI
Having successfully completed your analysis of user stories, you have been requested by HOLISTICO
to deliver a prototype dashboard. You will use your experience gained from Week 05 (Think like a
designer) and the Power BI content from Week 8 to Week 12 to develop a visually compelling
dashboard that encompasses user stories completed in Assignment 02.
You will then pitch this dashboard to HOLISTICO’s team to show them the value of the analytics
exercise they have undertaken with you as you uncover insights about their operation and direction.
A sample dataset for this assessment is provided in the spreadsheet (BUS5AP-HOLISTICO-AS03-
Dataset.xlsx) on the LMS under Assignment 03.
Deliverables:
1. Complete the spreadsheet template, with the first column showing a list of user stories from
Assignment 02 and the second column noting if this user story is prototyped in your
dashboard.
2. A 15-minute (exactly 15 minutes) video recording of you presenting your dashboard and how
this dashboard delivers on the user stories presented in Assignment 02.
o You may use additional material such as a slide deck to present your dashboard
(especially when linking the dashboard to the user stories), and you must be visible in
the recording to deliver the pitch.
o The presentation must cover the following:
▪ How your dashboard delivers on the value drops specific in your business case
and the user stories from assignment 02 (both the Summary and Operational
level dashboard) – it is acceptable to make changes to your value drops and
user stories in the event that it doesn’t align with the dashboards.
▪ A walkthrough of each of the elements of the dashboards (and how it delivers
on a selected user story)
o You may use Zoom screen recording feature to capture you dashboard pitch. For a
step-by-step guide to Zoom screen recording, follow this link.
3. A PowerBI file in PBIX format covering the content above. The PowerBI dashboard must
consist at minimum of the following:
o A strategic level dashboard highlighting organisation trends (ideally aligned to the
Clinic Owner).
o An Operational level dashboard that allows personas such as the Clinic Owner
Practitioner and the Practice Managers’ to gain insights into specific patient trends.
o Each of the dashboards will be located on the same PowerBI PBIX file under multiple
tabs. You can have more than 2 tabs but less than 4 tabs.
https://www.guidingtech.com/record-your-screen-with-zoom-windows-10/
Master of Busine.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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MGMT665, MBA Capstone
Live Chat #3: Focus on Organizational Behavior & HRM
Dr. Joe Cappa
CTU Library— Quick Review General TourIBISWorld
CTU Library DatabasesIBISWorld
General Management ResponsibilitiesPlanning
Organizing
Leading
ControllingManages, controls, evaluates resources (people, capital, raw materials) current and future.Organizes and manages projects.
Leads teams.
Motivates, evaluates, & coaches teams; maintains oversight of processes; assesses progress toward goals.
Planning Tools
Diagrams for Visualizing Data
Affinity
Tree
More Complex Visualizations
Interrelationship Diagram
Matrix Diagrams
https://asq.org/quality-resources/matrix-diagram
An
L-shaped matrix relates two groups of items to each other (or one group to itself).
A
T-shaped matrix relates three groups of items: groups B and C are each related to A; groups B and C are not related to each other.
A
Y-shaped matrix relates three groups of items: each group is related to the other two in a circular fashion.
A
C-shaped matrix relates three groups of items all together simultaneously, in 3D.
An
X-shaped matrix relates four groups of items: each group is related to two others in a circular fashion.
A
roof-shaped matrix relates one group of items to itself; it is usually used along with an L- or T-shaped matrix.
Prioritization Matrix
https://www.process.st/prioritization-matrix/
Model
Example
Process Design Program Chart (PDPC)
https://www.benchmarksixsigma.com/
Model
Example
2nd PDPC Example
https://asq.org/quality-resources/process-decision-program-chart
Network Diagram Example
https://miro.com/blog/network-diagram/
Organizing ToolsOperations ManagementSix Sigma or DMAICOrder processing, warehouse management, & demand forecastingProject ManagementPert & Gantt chartsCalendarsEstablished goalsBudgetingSpreadsheets
Team Leadership ToolsEmployee Personalities (examples below):PeacemakerOrganizerRevolutionarySteamrollerCommunications Clear messagesMatch assignments to typeFeedbackTeam-building modelsAssessmentReasonable expectations/goalsFair evaluationGiving credit/rewardsCoachingDevelopmentProfessional developmentGoal-settingPromotions
Controlling ToolsAccounting & Finance PoliciesOperational Management Control System TechniquesActivity-based costingBalanced scorecardBenchmarkingCapital budgetingJust-in-TimeKaizen (continuous improvement)TQMProject management processesHR PoliciesProcedures
Subject Review: People, people, people
Management
Components of Management RoleManagemen.
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MEDICAL IMAGING THROUGH HEALTHCARE 1
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MEDICAL IMAGING THROUGH HEALTHCARE
Medical Imaging Through Healthcare
Your Name
Houston Community College
EDUC 1300
February 2, 2021
Medical Imagining Through Healthcare
When we come to think of it, choosing a career is by far one of the most difficult decisions an adult can make. For some, that decision is chosen for them, whether it’s a business that’s being passed down or through the influence of others around them. Up until my senior year of high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. That was until I took an anatomy class and a class called Independent Study Mentorship (ISM). In ISM, we were required to find a career of interest and a professional in the field who you would "shadow" once a week for the entire year. I knew I was good at math so the career I chose was accounting. For many reasons, such as finding it quite boring, I quickly realized that this wasn’t the career for me. In my anatomy class, however, I found a passion in the health industry. It was by far the most difficult class I've enrolled in however; it has also been the most exciting class I've ever taken. I remember looking forward to the class, even when studying for exams, as I would challenge myself to get above a 95. Since then, I knew I had found my passion in health. Through several hours of research, the career I am most interested in is Radiology. When I took the Myers Briggs Personality test on the Humanmetrics website (2020), I discovered that my personality type is ENTJ. People with this personality type are known to be driven to turn theories into plans, highly value knowledge, are future-oriented, and usually possess excellent verbal communication skills. People tend to have a lot of anxiety about taking x-rays. I will use my excellent verbal communication skills to put patients at ease about their x-rays. I believe all of my traits make me the perfect candidate for my career choice because they confirm that I am responsible enough to work in the medical field and will be skilled at anticipating the next step. Being organized is very helpful in any career path as well and will only serve to enhance my other qualities. I also believe my last trait of consistency might be the most important; treating everyone with the same level of care is the only way to ensure the best results for everyone who walks through those hospital doors, which ultimately leads to the most lives saved.
Job Responsibilities
A Radiologist is a medical professional who specializes in medical imaging to make a diagnosis. A radiologist main job responsibility is to comprehend and interpret diagnostic imagining which may include; CT scans (Computed tomography), MRI's (Magnetic resonance imaging), and ultrasounds (Career Coach, 2018). The main function of a CT scan is to create a 3-D image through the use of x-rays. An MRI, however, uses magnetic fields to create a more detailed image that show.
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Mass Murderers
In the aftermath of mass murders, the news media and members of the public ask questions such as "Why did he do it?" and "Were there any warning signs?"
Consider what you've learned this week regarding the sociological, psychological, and biological influences of multiple murderers.
Choose
one
of the following mass murderers:
Jared Lee Loutner
James Holmes
Seung-Hui Cho
Eric Harris & Dylan Klebold
Based on your choice, create a 4- to 5-page report in Microsoft Word that covers the areas mentioned below :
Provide the available information that describes the killer's background (education, mental issues, criminal history, etc.).
Summarize the events surrounding the crime.
Identify and analyze which theory or theories best apply to this particular mass murderer. Explain why this theory is correct.
Discuss whether the case led to any changes in laws, police procedure, school security, etc.
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Marketing Plan Goals, Objectives, and Strategy Worksheet
III. Marketing Goals and Objectives
A. Marketing Goal A: __________________________________________________
(should be broad, motivational, and somewhat vague)
Objective A1: ______________________________________________________
(must contain a
specific and measurable outcome, and a
time frame for completion)
Objective A2: ______________________________________________________
(must contain a
specific and measurable outcome, and a
time frame for completion)
B. Marketing Goal B: __________________________________________________
(should be broad, motivational, and somewhat vague)
Objective B1: ______________________________________________________
(must contain a
specific and measurable outcome, and a
time frame for completion)
Objective B2: ______________________________________________________
(must contain a
specific and measurable outcome, and a
time frame for completion)
(Can be repeated as needed to develop a complete list of goals and objectives. However, having one goal and two or three objectives is advisable to greatly reduce the complexity of the marketing strategy.)
IV. Marketing Strategy
A. Primary (and Secondary) Target Market
Primary target market
Identifying characteristics (demographics, geography, values, psychographics):
Basic needs, wants, preferences, or requirements:
Buying habits and preferences:
Consumption/disposition characteristics:
Secondary target market (optional)
Identifying characteristics (demographics, geography, values, psychographics):
Basic needs, wants, preferences, or requirements:
Buying habits and preferences:
Consumption/disposition characteristics:
B. Product Strategy
Brand name, packaging, and logo design:
Major features and benefits:
Differentiation/positioning strategy:
Supplemental products (including customer service strategy):
Connection to value (core, supplemental, experiential/symbolic attributes):
C. Pricing Strategy
Overall pricing strategy and pricing objectives:
Price comparison to competition:
Connection to differentiation/positioning strategy:
Connection to value (monetary costs):
Profit margin and breakeven:
Specific pricing tactics (discounts, incentives, financing, etc.):
D. Distribution/Supply Chain Strategy
Overall supply chain strategy (including distribution intensity):
Channels and intermediaries to be used:
Connection to differentiation/positioning strategy:
Connection to value (nonmonetary costs):
Strategies to ensure channel support (slotting fees, guarantees, etc.):
Tactics designed to increase time, place, and possession utility:
E. Integrated Marketing Communication (Promotion) Strategy
Overall IMC strategy, IMC objectives, and budge.
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MGT 4337: Business Policy and Decision Making
Module 3 Strategy Exercises Worksheet
Overview: This exercise will tie concepts from the chapter material to the simulations assigned in this module. Completing this exercise will prepare you to help you to make decisions during the simulation rounds and prepare you for completing this module’s decision log journal entries and artifact analyses.
Specifically, you will apply what you learned in Chapters 5 and 6 to identify your own company’s and your rivals' competitive and supplemental strategies, as well as outline specific actions to obtain a sustainable competitive advantage.
Directions: Download and save a copy of this document so you can edit the worksheet with your responses to the questions below.
Chapter 5
1. Which of the five basic competitive strategies best characterize your athletic footwear company’s strategic approach to competing successfully?
2. Which rival footwear companies appear to be employing a low-cost provider strategy?
3. Which rival footwear companies appear to be employing a broad differentiation strategy?
4. Which rival companies appear to be employing some type of focus strategy?
5. Which rival companies appear to be employing a best-cost provider strategy?
6. What is your company's plan to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage over rivals? List at least three (preferably more than three) specific kinds of decision entries on specific decision screens that your company has made or intends to make to win this kind of competitive edge over rivals.
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Chapter 6
1. What offensive strategy options discussed in this chapter does your athletic footwear company have? Identify at least two offensive moves that your company should seriously consider in order to improve the company’s market standing and financial performance.
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2.
2. What defensive strategy moves should your company consider in the upcoming decision round? Identify at least two defensive actions your company has taken in the past one or two decision rounds.
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3. Is your company vertically integrated to some extent? Explain why or why not.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: To complete this assignment, submit a saved copy of this completed worksheet.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center.
Criteria
Exemplary (100%)
Needs Improvement (75%)
Incomplete (50%)
Not Evident (0%)
Value
Worksheet
Submitted a complete worksheet that demonstrates sincere effort.
Submitted a mostly complete worksheet that demonstrates sincere effort.
Submitted an incomplete worksheet.
Did not submit a worksheet.
100
Total
100%
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Unit 4 Assignment
For this assignment, you are going to gather some data and discuss your results. Interview or survey 10 people and ask each person the first three terms or words that.
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MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program
As noted earlier, there are mandatory and voluntary error reporting requirements. Executive leaders need to be aware of both types and be a part of the decisional team tasked with determining participation in voluntary errors. Ethics directs healthcare leaders to participate in all activities designed to improve patient safety. Policies need to be developed as well as staff training. It is common for all error reporting forms to be routed to leadership and risk management.
Generate an error report.
Include the following aspects in the discussion:
Access the form from MedWatch:
For VOLUNTARY reporting of adverse events,
product problems and product use errors
Using a prior error that you can remember, complete the form (this form will not be submitted; it is for personal practice only)
Discuss if, as a nurse executive, you would choose to participate in voluntary error reporting
Discuss the risks and benefits of your decision
NOTE- JUST WRITE 150 WORDS
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Mass Murderers and Serial Killers
Review the two case studies outlined below:
Case 1: Mass Murder
Andrea Yates was convicted of drowning her five children and given a sentence of life in prison.
Later, it was found that the sentence of life in prison was based on the inaccurate testimony of a highly respected forensic psychiatrist. Her life sentence was overturned, and she was found guilty by reason of insanity and sent to a mental hospital.
Yates suffered from severe postpartum depression and had been hospitalized for an attempted suicide before she killed her children. Yates was delusional and reported having thoughts that were degrading and persecuting her for her motherhood. She was also having command hallucinations telling her she was a bad mother and her children would grow up to be criminals, so she should save them by drowning them.
Case 2: Serial Killer
In 1980, John Wayne Gacy was found guilty of murdering 33 young men. He picked up some of his victims at a local homosexual bar. Other victims were taken home for "interviews" as prospective employees for his construction business. The remains of 29 victims were found buried under his home while the other four victims had been thrown into the Des Plaines River near Chicago.
Gacy always maintained his innocence throughout the trial and appeals process claiming someone else put the bodies in the crawl space beneath his house. Also known as "The Killer Clown," Gacy used handcuffs and chloroform to subdue his victims, and then he would tie a rope around their necks and slowly twist until he squeezed the life out of them.
Gacy had been married twice and had two children from the first marriage. Both marriages ended in divorce when his wives found items from his victims or were unhappy from a lack of any sexual contact between them. During both marriages and afterwards, Gacy was considered an outstanding member of his community. Gacy was executed on May 10, 1994.
Case 1 (mass murder) and Case 2 (serial murder) can be analyzed and categorized by fitting them into one or more of the theories developed to explain the phenomenon of multiple murder. The theories are developed by experts in the field who study mass and serial murderers.
After reading the two case studies, discuss the following:
What are the similarities and differences between the definitions for serial and mass murder?
What purposes are served by establishing the typologies that apply to a mass murderer? Are they the same purposes that are served by establishing the typology of a serial killer?
Could a serial murderer ever become a mass murderer and vice versa? Why or why not?
Considering the cases described above, which typologies apply to each killer? Explain how you arrived at this conclusion.
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Memorandum of Understanding
“The Norwalk Agreement”
At their joint meeting in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA on September 18, 2002, the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board
(IASB) each acknowledged their commitment to the development of high-quality,
compatible accounting standards that could be used for both domestic and cross-border
financial reporting. At that meeting, both the FASB and IASB pledged to use their best
efforts to (a) make their existing financial reporting standards fully compatible as soon as
is practicable and (b) to coordinate their future work programs to ensure that once
achieved, compatibility is maintained.
To achieve compatibility, the FASB and IASB (together, the “Boards”) agree, as a matter
of high priority, to:
a) undertake a short-term project aimed at removing a variety of individual
differences between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRSs, which include International Accounting Standards, IASs);
b) remove other differences between IFRSs and U.S. GAAP that will remain at
January 1, 2005, through coordination of their future work programs; that is,
through the mutual undertaking of discrete, substantial projects which both
Boards would address concurrently;
c) continue progress on the joint projects that they are currently undertaking; and,
d) encourage their respective interpretative bodies to coordinate their activities.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – FASB and IASB 2
The Boards agree to commit the necessary resources to complete such a major
undertaking.
The Boards agree to quickly commence deliberating differences identified for resolution in
the short-term project with the objective of achieving compatibility by identifying common,
high-quality solutions. Both Boards also agree to use their best efforts to issue an
exposure draft of proposed changes to U.S. GAAP or IFRSs that reflect common
solutions to some, and perhaps all, of the differences identified for inclusion in the short-
term project during 2003.
As part of the process, the IASB will actively consult with and seek the support of other
national standard setters and will present proposals to standard setters with an official
liaison relationship with the IASB, as soon as is practical.
The Boards note that the intended implementation of IASB’s IFRSs in several jurisdictions
on or before January 1, 2005 require that attention be paid to the timing of the effective
dates of new or amended reporting requirements. The Boards’ proposed strategies will be
implemented with that timing in mind.
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Minimum of 200 words:
Briefly share a situation in which you had to work with others.
What were the most important factors that influenced how well your team worked together?
Do you consider the team in your example effective? Why or why not? How did the location of your team members influence its effectiveness?
What concepts from this week’s learning activities do feel apply to the team you were in?
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MGT/576 v1
Learning Organizations
MGT/576 v1
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Learning Organizations and Value Creation
Review the 6 key elements of a learning organization (Ch. 11 of
Strategic Management, by Dess).
Complete the table below.
Evaluate the extent to which the company you’ve selected to assess in this course epitomizes each of the 6 elements.
Justify your determination with examples.
Learning Organization Element
Extent to which the company epitomizes this element
Provide a sentence justifying your determination
High
Medium
Low
Example
x
[This] is why I believe it is medium.
Inspiring and motivating people with a mission or purpose
x
CVS Health has been successful because it has developed long-term, strategic programs that uphold company values and encourage excellence in employees. CVS Health takes a more hands-on approach to monitoring and supporting its staff, with the goal of fostering an environment where workers may thrive and thrive, and where they are given the autonomy, responsibility, and training they need to do their best work.
Developing leaders
x
Those in charge of the business now try to put themselves in the shoes of their employees. The focus of this form of leadership is on creating and nurturing a healthy culture within the company. In this case, the CEO is advocating for a culture that emphasizes the addition of value for customers. The CEO places a premium on customer value creation because of the crucial role value plays in propelling business results.
Empowering employees
x
CVS Health provides its staff with career guidance and coaching to help them reach their full potential. As an example, when employees have connections with their managers, they are more likely to receive equal treatment when it comes to promotions. To help employees get the most out of their coaching and mentoring opportunities, CVS Health has instituted individualized training for managers (AlOmari, 2020). Lastly, during the onboarding process, when new hires learn about the company's ethics and principles.
Accumulating and sharing internal knowledge
x
Recognizing that it is challenging for an individual to amass information, the corporation encourages team efforts to build and share expertise inside the organization. CVS Health Viva, an insights-driven software designed to enhance internal interactions and knowledge sharing, has been launched across the firm (AlOmari, 2020). The program facilitates the gathering of data and the utilization of acquired expertise by staff members.
Gathering and integrating external information
x
The CVS Health Corporation is driven by a constant desire to enhance the user experience, and as a result, it employs analytics and data science to acquire information. The business uses technology manipulation to provide answers for workers and clients (Bordeleau, 2020). In order to get understanding from and organize chaotic data, the organization emplo.
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Mental Status Examination:
The patient is who is 70 years old who is forgetting things withing a short time which
seem to be dementia and mood disorder. Since she has been working in the military for over 20 years,
her condition is mainly associated with her worrying experiences and traumatic events in the
warzone. She looks very presentable and smartly dressed thus her general appearance looks good
She is communicating so well with a clear speech, report gets frustrated when she cannot remember things, alert to self and place disoriented to time, confused. She denies hallucination.
despite being previously hospitalized for dementia and depression. However, she gets disrupted at
some point during the conversation. Judgment is impaired, affect labile mood stress and anxious, can not care for self, behavior cooperative and disorganized, thought process tangential, thought content preoccupation, denies SI/HI,
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Case study
CC (chief complaint)- Almost set the house on fire x2 times
HPI: The patient is Alexis 70 years old woman who is complaining of dementia.
She presents the signs and symptoms of dementia, and she claims having these condition for some time. She states that she has been forgetting things so easily and cannot recall anything Now she is 70 and has begun to have times when she does not know what day it is. Neighbor found her wandering around the neighborhood because she could not find her way home.
Placed items on stove and forgot x2 times and forgot and almost burn the house.The patients states that the condition gets worse when she
vividly recalls her services in the military from training to her retirement. The patient says that there
is no history of dementia in her family and she had the same condition few years
ago. Sister reported the family has concerns of living patient by herself her short-term memory has gotten worse. She was hospitalized for similar symptoms years ago and was placed on Aricept. Patient has mood swings, yell and scream for no reasons, delusional sometimes and behavior problem as reported by her sister, her husband death and son disability has made her condition worse, she has become aggressive and out of control. Tells stories of things that happens in the past over and over again and talks to herself.
The patient was married to her late husband, and they had three children. She has been serving in the
military for over 20 years and has been supporting the community through various activities. She started having a problem with memory loss and difficulty in solving issues. Husband death, daughter had an accident and died, son was shot in his arm and now has disable arm. Sister is her caregiver. Denies seeing things or hearing. Denies suicidal or homicidal ideation.
Medical History: After being taken through various psychiatric test to determine her problems, it
was proven that the patient has dementia.
Current Medications: Currently, Alexis is under medication where she takes and A.
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MEMO
Date: SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
To: CITY OF COLUMBUS MAYOR ANDREW GINTHER
From:
SUBJECT: MEMO & SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE COLUMBUS, OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The accompanying SWOT analysis was developed to identify levels of trust in the CPD, considering the high crime rate in Columbus, Ohio and the violence often connected to it. The youth and community interactions are highlighted as strengths and opportunities, whereas public distrust and crime are highlighted as weaknesses and threats, respectively. So, my suggestions for the CPD are to use crisis professionals in nonviolent situations (such mental health and homeless crises) and to give diversity in hiring top priority.
BACKGROUND
Crime in Columbus, Ohio, is so high that "more than 96% of the other municipalities [in Ohio] have a lower crime rate," making it one of the most dangerous cities in the country. Given the police's efforts to increase public safety, some may question the force's current standing. CPD's credibility has been damaged since the outbreak began as a result of the officers' fatally shooting of unarmed African Americans and the use of tear gas and rubber bullets on hundreds of protesters during the Black Lives Matter Movement (Wedd,2020). The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the CPD because of these misdeeds, looking into their policies, procedures, and any racial prejudices.
SWOT ANALYSIS
After compiling the foregoing information, I developed the SWOT analysis of the CPD in the bellow attached. With the crime rate always on the rise and the public demanding action from law enforcement, one must wonder: do people still have faith in the Columbus Police Department? It is the goal of the SWOT analysis to shed light on the sources of distrust and the means by which trust can be reestablished in those sources. Youth engagement, fundraising prowess, and departmental effectiveness are all areas in which the CPD excels (Wedd,2020). There is a lot of mistrust in the public, and the reputation of executives and the workers are both falling. They have potential in attracting a more diverse workforce and gaining the trust of young people and communities. An increase in violent crime, public discontent, and reluctance on the part of the public to call the police will pose serious challenges for the Columbus Police Department.
RECOMMENDATIONS
First, in situations where police intervention is unnecessary (such as nonviolent mental health crises, suicide threats, and homeless crises), I advocate for the use of trained crisis experts rather than solely police personnel. specially at this time when public faith in law enforcement is low and crime rates are high, deploying police to areas where they are most needed and appreciated can make communities safer overall. In addition, many people think "police officers and police organizations are incapable of repairing themselves" because of policing's racist origins. Additionally, 73% of.
Memo
To: Sally Jones
From: James Student
Date: January 15, 202x
Subject: Travelers for the <insert your city here> trip
Below is the current status of the <city> trip:
Create your table below this line and then delete this line.
Create your chart below this line and then delete this line.
1.
Saint Leo Portal login
User ID:[email protected]
Saintleo\martha.ramsey
Password: Demonte5!!!
2.
New Login for email through Okta
User ID: Martha.ramsey
Password: Demonte5!!!
3.
What did you earn your first medal or award for?
Art class
4.
Lion Share Courses
5.
Research Method II
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Metabolic acidosis: A decrease in serum HCO3 of less than 24 mEq/L and an increase in the hydrogen ion concentration in the systemic circulation (Burger & Schaller, 2022).
Pathophysiology: This occurs when non-carbonic acid concentrations rise, bicarbonate (base) is lost from extracellular fluid, or the kidneys are unable to replenish it. This can happen suddenly, as in the case of lactic acidosis brought on by inadequate circulation or hypoxemia, or more gradually, as in the case of renal failure (failure to excrete acid) or diabetic ketoacidosis (excess production of keto acids from lack of insulin) (Huether & McCance, 2014).
Clinical manifestations: Alteration in the neurologic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems are signs of metabolic acidosis. Initial symptoms of severe acidosis include lethargy and a headache, which can escalate to a coma. Respiratory compensation is indicated by deep, fast breathing (Kussmaul breaths). It's typical to have anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Extreme acidosis may make it harder for the heart to contract normally and result in potentially fatal dysrhythmias (Huether & McCance, 2014).
Evaluation and treatment: Lab results, symptoms, and medical history are used to make the definitive diagnosis of metabolic acidosis. The results of the laboratory tests will reveal arterial blood pH below 7.35 and bicarbonate concentration below 24 mEq/L. A movement to the right can be seen in the oxyhemoglobin curve. For a buffering solution to be used effectively, the underlying issue must be identified. Administration is necessary to raise the pH to a safe level during severe acidosis (pH 7.1), especially if there is renal failure. Deficits in water and sodium must also be made up (Huether & McCance, 2014).
Metabolic alkalosis: An initial rise in serum bicarbonate, which causes a blood pH increase to >7.45 (Tinawi, 2021).
Pathophysiology: Increased bicarbonate concentration, which is often brought on by an excessive loss of metabolic acids. Prolonged vomiting, stomach suctioning, a high intake of bicarbonate, hyperaldosteronism with hypokalemia, and diuretic medication are all conditions that might lead to metabolic alkalosis (Huether & McCance, 2014).
Clinical Manifestations: Volume loss and electrolyte deficits are linked to several common symptoms including weakness, cramping, and overactive reflexes. Some people may have paresthesias, tetany, and seizures. To maximize carbon dioxide retention, respirations are shallow and sluggish. With severe alkalosis, disorientation and seizures happen. A potential issue is atrial tachycardia. As oxyhemoglobin's dissociation decreases and the likelihood of dysrhythmias rises, the oxyhemoglobin curve shifts to the left (Huether & McCance, 2014).
Evaluation and treatment:A sodium chloride solution is necessary for the treatment of contraction alkalosis or hypochloremic alkalosis. As a result, HCO3 may be expelled as NaHCO3 in the urine .
McDonald’s—The Coffee Spill Heard ’Round the WorldThe McDonald’s.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
McDonald’s—The Coffee Spill Heard ’Round the World
The McDonald’s coffee spill is the most famous consumer lawsuit in the world. Everyone knows about this case, and the details involved in it continue to be debated in many different venues—classrooms, Web sites, blogs, law schools, and business schools. Regardless, it serves as one of the best platforms in the world for discussing what companies owe their consumer stakeholders and what responsibilities consumers have for their own well-being. Consumers, lawyers, and analysts are still debating the world famous coffee spill case.
Keeping the topic hot was the 2011 documentary film,
Hot Coffee
, which analyzed the famous coffee spill, set the facts straight, and highlighted the ongoing debate about the impact of tort reform on the U.S. judicial system. The film premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and aired on HBO during June 2011. The film won many awards.
Stella Liebeck
Stella Liebeck and her grandson, Chris Tiano, drove her son, Jim, to the airport 60 miles away in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the morning of February 27, 1992. Because she had to leave home early, she and Chris missed having breakfast. Upon dropping Jim off at the airport, they proceeded to a McDonald’s drive-through for breakfast. Stella, an active, 79-year-old, retired department-store clerk, ordered a McBreakfast, and Chris parked the car so she could add cream and sugar to her coffee.
What occurred next was the coffee spill that has been heard ‘round the world. A coffee spill, serious burns, a lawsuit, and an eventual settlement made Stella Liebeck (pronounced Lee-beck) the “poster lady” for the bitter tort reform discussions that have dominated the news for more than 20 years. To this day, the issue is still debated, with cases similar to Stella’s continuing to be filed.
Third-Degree Burns
According to Liebeck’s testimony, she tried to get the coffee lid off. She could not find any flat surface in the car, so she put the cup between her knees and tried to get it off that way. As she tugged at the lid, scalding coffee spilled into her lap. Chris jumped from the car and tried to help her. She pulled at her sweatsuit, but the pants absorbed the coffee and held it close to her skin. She was squirming as the 170-degree coffee burned her groin, inner thigh, and buttocks. Third-degree burns were evident as she reached an emergency room. A vascular surgeon determined she had third-degree (full thickness) burns over 6 percent of her body.
Hospitalization
Following the spill, Liebeck spent eight days in the hospital and about three weeks at home recuperating under the care of her daughter, Nancy Tiano. She was then hospitalized again for skin grafts. Liebeck lost 20 pounds during the ordeal and at times was practically immobilized. Another daughter, Judy Allen, recalled that her mother was in tremendous pain both after the accident and during the skin grafts.
According to a
Newsweek
magazine report, Liebeck wro.
may use One of the following formats for reflection.; all conc.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
may use One of the following formats for reflection.;
all concepts from the reflection model MUST be utilized
:
Johns' Model of Reflection
Carper's Ways of Knowing
Sister Roach's Six C's of Caring
Boud's Model of Reflection
Q: Although many believe (and behave!) as if the COVID-19 pandemic has resolved, it has not. What are your thoughts as a new nurse entering the profession during a COVID-19 pandemic crisis and critical shortage of nurses in acute care facilities? What are some skills/knowledge acquired through your nursing education that can assist you into your transition to professional practice?
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master budget problem. only part B in attached filePa.docxLaticiaGrissomzz
master budget problem. only part B in attached file
Part B: Master Budget
You have just been hired as a new management trainee by Earrings Unlimited, a distributor of earrings to various retail outlets located in shopping malls across the country. In the past, the company has done very little in the way of budgeting and at certain times of the year has experienced a shortage of cash. Since you are well trained in budgeting, you have decided to prepare a master budget for the upcoming second quarter. To this end, you have worked with accounting and other areas to gather the information assembled below.
The company sells many styles of earrings, but all are sold for the same price—$10 per pair. Actual sales of earrings for the last three months and budgeted sales for the next six months follow (in pairs of earrings):
January (actual)
30,000
June (budget)
45,000
February (actual)
20,000
July (budget)
40,000
March (actual)
50,000
August (budget)
30,000
April (budget)
70,000
September (budget)
20,000
May (budget)
95,000
Sufficient inventory should be on hand at the end of each month to supply 40% of the earrings sold in the following month.
Suppliers are paid $3 for a pair of earrings. 40% of a month’s purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other 60% is paid for in the following month. All sales are on credit. Only 30% of a month’s sales are collected in the month of sale. An additional 60% is collected in the following month, and the remaining 10% is collected in the second month following sale.
Monthly operating expenses for the company are given below:
Variable:
Sales commissions
5% of sales
Fixed:
Advertising
$
190,000
Rent
$
20,000
Salaries
$
100,000
Utilities
$
8,000
Insurance
$
3,000
Depreciation
$
14,000
Insurance is paid on an annual basis, in November of each year.
At the end of June, the company received $4,000 deposit for July sales. Sales in advance is a liability.
The company plans to purchase $20,000 in new equipment during May and $60,000 in new equipment during June; both purchases will be for cash. The company declares dividends of $15,000 each quarter, payable in the first month of the following quarter.
The company’s balance sheet as of March 31 is given below:
Assets
Cash
$
74,000
Accounts receivable ($20,000 February sales; $350,000 March sales)
370,000
Inventory
80,000
Prepaid insurance
21,000
Property and equipment (net)
950,000
Total assets
$
1,495,000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts payable
$
100,000
Dividends payable
15,000
Common stock
800,000
Retained earnings
580,000
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,495,000
The company maintains a minimum cash balance of $50,000. All borrowing is done at the beginning of a month; any repayments are made at the end of a mont.
MAT 133 Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric Overview .docxLaticiaGrissomzz
MAT 133 Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: The final project for this course is the creation of a research study report. For the first milestone, you need to select an appropriate study from the
Final Project Research Study Options document found in the Module One Reading and Resources. Then you will draft the first of three sections that will make up
your report.
Prompt: Draft the “Introduction” section of your research study report, which includes the following critical elements:
I. Identify the specific focus of the research. In other words, what was this study about?
II. Explain the purpose of the study. What was the study trying to achieve?
III. Describe the specific characteristics of the group being studied. What was the population? What was the sample size? What were its demographics?
Submit your Milestone One submission to the assignment page in Module Two. You will be graded based on the rubric information below.
You will also be sharing your ideas for your introduction to the discussion board for feedback. Make sure to respond to your peers with thoughts and
information to help them improve their work for the final project submission (later in the course).
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your draft of the “Introduction” section of your research study report should be 1 page in length (plus a cover page and references)
and must be written in APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Cite all references in APA format.
Note: This rubric is tailored to this assignment and awards full points for “Proficient.” For the final project, you will need to demonstrate “Exemplary”
achievement to earn full points. To see how you will be graded on your final project, review the Final Project Guidelines and Rubric document (in the Assignment
Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course).
Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Introduction: Focus Accurately identifies the
specific focus of the research
Identifies the focus of the
research, but is not fully
accurate or lacks specificity
Does not identify the focus of
the research
25
Introduction:
Purpose
Accurately explains the purpose
of the study
Explains the purpose of the
study, but is not fully accurate
or lacks specificity
Does not explain the purpose of
the study
25
Introduction: Group Accurately describes the
specific characteristics of the
group being studied
Describes the characteristics of
the group being studied, but is
not fully accurate or lacks
specificity
Does not describe the
characteristics of the group
being studied
25
Articulation of
Response
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and ar.
Master of Business Analytics BUS5AP
La Trobe Business School
1
BUS5AP – Business Application of Analytics
Assignment 03: “Analyse This!” – Bring your user stories to life with Power BI
Assignment Type: Individual
Marks: 40%
Release Date: Wednesday, 05-Oct-2022
Due Date: Saturday, 12 November 2022 23:55 (AEDT) – submission link on LMS
“Analyse This!” – Bring your user stories to life with PowerBI
Having successfully completed your analysis of user stories, you have been requested by HOLISTICO
to deliver a prototype dashboard. You will use your experience gained from Week 05 (Think like a
designer) and the Power BI content from Week 8 to Week 12 to develop a visually compelling
dashboard that encompasses user stories completed in Assignment 02.
You will then pitch this dashboard to HOLISTICO’s team to show them the value of the analytics
exercise they have undertaken with you as you uncover insights about their operation and direction.
A sample dataset for this assessment is provided in the spreadsheet (BUS5AP-HOLISTICO-AS03-
Dataset.xlsx) on the LMS under Assignment 03.
Deliverables:
1. Complete the spreadsheet template, with the first column showing a list of user stories from
Assignment 02 and the second column noting if this user story is prototyped in your
dashboard.
2. A 15-minute (exactly 15 minutes) video recording of you presenting your dashboard and how
this dashboard delivers on the user stories presented in Assignment 02.
o You may use additional material such as a slide deck to present your dashboard
(especially when linking the dashboard to the user stories), and you must be visible in
the recording to deliver the pitch.
o The presentation must cover the following:
▪ How your dashboard delivers on the value drops specific in your business case
and the user stories from assignment 02 (both the Summary and Operational
level dashboard) – it is acceptable to make changes to your value drops and
user stories in the event that it doesn’t align with the dashboards.
▪ A walkthrough of each of the elements of the dashboards (and how it delivers
on a selected user story)
o You may use Zoom screen recording feature to capture you dashboard pitch. For a
step-by-step guide to Zoom screen recording, follow this link.
3. A PowerBI file in PBIX format covering the content above. The PowerBI dashboard must
consist at minimum of the following:
o A strategic level dashboard highlighting organisation trends (ideally aligned to the
Clinic Owner).
o An Operational level dashboard that allows personas such as the Clinic Owner
Practitioner and the Practice Managers’ to gain insights into specific patient trends.
o Each of the dashboards will be located on the same PowerBI PBIX file under multiple
tabs. You can have more than 2 tabs but less than 4 tabs.
https://www.guidingtech.com/record-your-screen-with-zoom-windows-10/
Master of Busine.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
CLASS 11 CBSE B.St Project AIDS TO TRADE - INSURANCE
Individual Case InstructionsYou will identify a problem that req
1. Individual Case Instructions
You will identify a problem that requires a change initiative
through an organization with which you are associated. You will
develop the final case by clearly explaining the problem, by
including background, and by completing all of the tasks that
are identified below. If you are uncomfortable with using your
organization or do not have sufficient visibility to a problem in
your organization, you may use theNo Good Deedcase instead.
Here are the tasks to be completed:
1. Use the 6681 case outline mar9'17 (1).docxDownload 6681
case outline mar9'17 (1).docx to help you structure the case in a
logical manner.
2. Identify the symptoms that trigger your awareness of the need
for change. This is a short explanation that does not require you
to describe everything about your organization. Instead, list the
set of symptoms that arise from your organization’s current
manner of doing business.
3. Choose one of the following diagnostic models and explain
each and every component of that model to fully analyze where
the real problem exists.
1. The diagnostic models that you may use are: Six-Box, 7-S, or
Star. To use these models correctly, you must discuss,
comprehensively, each component of the model as it relates to
the case.
2. Do not describe the model for the reader. Instead, explain
why you chose the model that you chose as the diagnostic guide.
3. Then, explain your analysis of each model component.
4. Do NOT give recommendations in this section. This section
is about analysis only. The analysis section describes current
conditions.
2. 4. Explain, in detail, the external factors that are impacting
change as they relate to this case. Complete the external table
found in Elements of a case.docxDownload Elements of a
case.docx using the external factors table and the 6681 PESTLE
Analysis.docxDownload 6681 PESTLE Analysis.docx that
specifically describe the factors of the external environment. If
you have a gap in the information in the table, look it up, and
provide current information to complete the table. Again,
do NOT make recommendations in this section of the
case/change plan. Do not tell me what should happen or what
you want to see. Describe ONLY what you find as you analyze
the information you have looked about the external environment
of this industry. Follow the instructions from the lecture videos.
5. Explain, in detail, why the external forces so important to
this situation.
6. Explain, in detail, the internal factors that are impacting
change as the relate to this case. Complete the internal tables
found in Elements of a case.docxDownload Elements of a
case.docxthat specifically describe the factors of the internal
environment. You will find two internal tables that you will
complete. If you have a gap in the information in the table, look
it up, and provide current information to complete the table.
7. Analyze/ Map the organization’s culture by explaining each
component of the Cultural Web as it relates to the case. What
are the notable aspects of the culture?
8. Diagnose structural dilemmas by using Table 5.10. You will
need to reproduce the table to show your analysis. (Did you
include your findings here in your large diagnosis model in
question 6 above? If not, you missed something.) You MUST
interpret the meaning of the score for your client, not in generic
terms, but in terms that apply directly to your client.
3. 9. Assess the organization’s readiness to change by using the
table found in exercise 4.3. You will need to reproduce the table
to show your analysis. Interpret the results of the table.
I. Note: At this point, analysis is completed. You should see all
of the pieces fitting neatly together, such that readiness for
change is noted as either a strength or weakness, structural
dilemmas are classified as either a strength or weakness, and
opportunities and threats are all conditions over which the
organization has no control. They simply exist and must be
taken into consideration before you make you recommendations.
1. Identify your recommendation for either first-order or
second-order change and provide a short explanation about why
you chose this level of change. Be explicit.
1. Design and include a plan for addressing resistance to
change.
1. Explain the lessons that you want learned from your story of
how your organization needs to change. Tell them why.
1. Explain the image of change management that you are using
and why.
1. Using Kotter's 8 Step plan as a model, create an
implementation plan. Be specific by giving dates, timelines,
accountable parties, champions, and anything else that will help
your plan be completed as you intend for it to be completed.
Spell your plan out with steps and graphics. Do NOT give a
generic description of what you wish will happen. Instead, give
the reader a well-developed set of action steps and dates to
guide the organization through the change.
1. Design a communication plan for this change initiative. Be
very specific about how this will be handled.
4. 1. Design an evaluation plan. How will you evaluate your plan?
That is, how will you know that your initiative is successful?
What are the specific markers that will indicate the success of
your change plan? Higher revenues? More transfer of training?
Fewer complaints. You must be specific about what your
measures of success will be.
1. Format, format, format. Make your paper easy to read by
including subheadings for each new piece. Without formatting,
your case is just a jumble of words that lose meaning and
context. Use color. Use graphics. Use figures. Use tables. Use
whatever it takes to keep your reader engaged and wanting to
read more. If the reader looks at a page that is all words and
more words on the next page, your reader will get lost and
disengage from the presentation.
1. Write a conclusion to this piece.
DBA 705 IEE Statement Paper Guidelines
Based on your own interest, choose a contemporary management
issue. Locate four related peer-reviewed articles. You will be
using these same four articles for each of the following
statements.
1. A ONE PAGE integrativestatement of the major themes,
similarities, and differences that run though the articles you
found for each module. This should synthesize, and not just
summarize the summaries. No more than one page per set of
readings.
2. A ONE PAGE evaluativestatement of your perception of the
state of the literature on the topic. A critical evaluation, not
just a summary of the summaries. No more than one page per
set of readings.
3. A ONE PAGE extensionstatement, outlining future research
directions (including theoretical directions) for each module.
This should be creative and flow from your extension statement.
5. No more than one page per set of readings. Questions it should
address could include:
· Where does the research need to go?
· What are unanswered questions that should be addressed?
· What are the implications for the field?
· Are there any trends suggested?
IEE Paper 1 – is due Wednesday by 8 am (before class starts)
IEE Paper 2 – is due Thursday by 8 am (before class starts)
IEE Paper 3 – is due Friday by 8 am (before colloquia starts)
Case Outline
I. Introduction – Take the perspective that you are a consultant
to the organization and they have hired you to help with their
problem. Do not repeat the text of the case. Set assumptions.
For example, when did this happen? Yesterday? Last year?
Describe the environment relative to the time, place, and
industry involved. Introduce the work that will be accomplished
to provide a full plan.
II. Analysis
a. External Analysis – no bullets, explain why you included the
factors as opportunities or threats. Support this portion of the
case with research.
b. Internal Analysis- no bullets, explain why you included the
factors as opportunities or threats
i. Diagnostic model that fits the problem. Talk about each piece
of the model as it relates to the organization. Support this
portion of the case with research. Justify your decision to use
your model. Use the models that are in the text.
ii. Cultural Web
iii. Structural Dilemmas
6. III. Formulation – strategy(ies)/initiatives that will be used to
resolve the problem. Do not suggest a remedy, e.g. using the
phrase “the company should…”. Instead, tell the organization
directly what must happen for them to succeed. These are
recommendations that follow directly from your analysis. For
example, if you determine that the organization is functioning
in a changing industry, e.g. radio and television, your initiatives
need to address that problem as it relates to the central issue. In
the case of McDs, how would using television and radio remedy
the problem of lack of consumer information?
IV. Implementation – Kotter’s Eight Step Model. Each step
defines the action steps that must happen for EACH initiative to
take place. Be very specific – for example, if you want training
to happen, you need to say how many hours of training, who
will be trained, the date by which everyone must be trained,
and any other details that will help the organization do exactly
what it needs to do to successfully change.
a. Plan to address resistance
b. Communication plan
c. Image of change
d. Lessons learned
V. Evaluation – who collects the data? What are the measures?
When are they due? To whom are the results reported? Again,
be very specific. Make this a table that follows all other
portions of your
VI. Conclusion
A Case for Change
Every change plan has several elements. When treated
appropriately, those elements work together to create a change
plan that is aligned from the moment the consumer begins
reading or listening. Everything must work with everything else
to keep the plan on track as a fundamental guide to how you
want a specific change or set of changes to take place. Those
elements are analysis, formulation, implementation, and
7. evaluation. You will see that the chapters in your text support
your work as you learn to develop each of these elements.
Analysis
The analysis phase of the case deals with a scan of external
factors that impact the organization as well as an internal scan
of factors. Below, you will see a table that is designed for your
use in categorizing external factors that impact the organization.
You can type into this table as you work through your analysis
to help organize your work.
Opportunities are advantages that belong to an entire industry,
and the individual organization does not have control over
them. OPEC reduces the price of crude, so oil companies can
reduce the price of gas. The result is that more people buy more
gas. The fuel industry has the opportunity to sell more gas.
Threats are disadvantages that belong to an entire industry, and
the individual organization does not have control over them. For
example, the crash of the housing bubble caused many
companies to fail if they were associated with housing. The
housing industry suffered. Higher gas prices cause people to
buy fewer and smaller cars. The automobile industry suffered. A
health conscious society results in the consumption of fewer
soft drinks. The soft drink industry suffered.
Environmental Pressures
Opportunity
Threat
Fashion
Mandate
Geopolitical
Market decline
8. Hypercompetition
Below, you will see a table that is designed for your use in
categorizing internal factors that impact the organization.
Strengths are advantages that belong to a single company, and
the company exercises control over the ability to build this
advantage. For example, no matter where I go in the world, I
can recognize a Coca-Cola can. Coke has the strongest brand
identity in the world, because they spent countless dollars
building and exporting their brand. Troy University is #3 in the
United States for technology and information security, because
we have spent many man hours as well as dollars to insure the
safety and security of our information.
Weaknesses are disadvantages that belong to a single company,
and the company exercises control over the ability to build this
disadvantage. For example, a university (not in the U.S.)
recently told me that they had been through four presidents in
the last five years. The impact is that this university is suffering
from new broom changes, many of which have not been allowed
to play out over the course of time. The university is struggling
to keep enrollments up and to provide good service to their
students.
Organizational Pressures
Strength
Weakness
Growth
Integration and collaboration
9. Identity
New broom
Power and politics
Below, you will see a table that is designed for your use in
categorizing organizational functions that can support or impede
change.
Organizational functions
Strength
Weakness
Management
Marketing
Accounting/Finance
Information systems
Research and development
Analysis is a description only of the factors that will impact the
organization’s need to change. This is not the place to discuss
what strategies need to take place nor is this the place to
10. introduce your recommendations. Analysis is only a description,
albeit a very detailed description. This is the place to do some
research on the industry and the environment, because many
organizations are simply not familiar with the overall
environment of the industry. Often, they internalize their
problems as “I’m just not good enough” when there are other
factors that contribute to the problem.
Formulation
This is the piece that addresses the goals and strategies that you
recommend for change. Take on the persona of an outside
consultant, and set goals and strategies in an assertive manner.
For example, do not tell the organization that it should improve
sales. That is far too generic and will not help the organization
improve its bottom line. Instead, tell the organization HOW to
improve its sales. Give the organization a set of goals and
strategies that help it to improve sales. Make recommendations
in a straightforward and knowledgeable manner that will help
people in the organization want to change.
Implementation
This is the piece that describes the set of action steps that you
want to see to fulfill the goals and strategies that you created in
the formulation phase. For example, if the goal is to improve
sales and if the strategy is to improve sales through market
penetration, you want to hire more sales people to help cover
the market. The first step in this is to have the HR department
hire more sales people. Tell HR how many people you want to
hire and when those people need to be on the job. In this phase,
you need to be very specific about dates, timelines, who is
responsible, how many of what, and all the details that will help
your change plan become a reality.
Evaluation
Evaluation is a simple phase if your work in the implementation
phase was detailed and provided quantitative expectations. For
example, if you told the company to hire 10 sales people by
Nov. 1, 2013, the measure is quite simple. Did the company hire
10 sales people by Nov. 1, 2013? If not, why not?
11. For evaluation, I suggest that you create a table that includes
the following columns:
Which action step are you measuring? Who is responsible for
reporting results? To whom is that person reporting? When is
the outcome expected? How will the outcome be measured?
What is the expected outcome? Was the outcome met? (This is a
yes or no. Keep it simple and straightforward.)
As you work through your cases we will add a piece to each
case. The “No Good Deed” case focuses on analysis and
formulation. In McDonald’s, we will add implementation.
Finally, in your personal project case, we will add evaluation.
The key to developing a case for change is organization, so
keep this as organized and straightforward as you can. This is
not meant to be tricky, because if it is too tricky, people will
not understand your plan and become resistant immediately. I
prefer plans that answer questions before they can be asked.
Imagine you presenting this case and having the following
conversation during the presentation.
“Why do we need to do this?”
“We need to do this because….. You will find that on page 14.”
If you want to learn to think outside of the box, this is the time
to do it. Anticipate questions and give details. Stay away from
generic directions, such as “You should do more marketing”
and go toward, “We need to spend X dollars on your marketing
over the next 6 months to improve your market share.” When
you evaluate your plan, you can measure dollars, time, and
market share.
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12. 1
WHEN NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED:
THE CASE OF THE MISPRINTED PHONE NUMBER
ABSTRACT
Mark volunteered to help with the community arts festival; he
was supporting the not-for-profit organization as he had in the
past. However, he did not know his good intentions as a
volunteer would cost him his job as an assistant manager. The
retail store’s phone number was printed in the festival
advertising in error and ticket requests overloaded the phone
lines, causing loss of business and annoyed the store manager.
As a result, Mark was seen as the cause of the problems and
terminated. The Board of Directors did not respond to his
request for an investigation, leaving Mark without a job and
wondering what had happened to cause an unhappy experience
when he had such good intentions.
Teaching objectives:
· Identify the impact of substantive areas of organizational
behavior in a realistic scenario
· Define how various leadership and motivational models may
be used best to improve productivity and job satisfaction within
organizations.
· Demonstrate how various leadership and motivational models
may be used best to improve productivity and job satisfaction
within organizations
· Demonstrate the importance of an ethical approach to business
· Provide an example of how various aspects of organizational
life can create negative impacts internal and external to the
organization
13. · Provide an opportunity for critical thinking as noted through
multiple opportunities to incorporate theory and resolve
problems
· Apply organizational-behavior strategies to management
scenarios utilizing a systems approach
· Discuss methods for undertaking planned-change programs
within organizations.
· Create realistic problem resolutions
· Create realistic action plans
Mark, the Volunteer
Mark is an employee of a small community drugstore and has
volunteered for different assignments with nonprofit agencies.
One of the assignments he thinks that he will enjoy the most is
working as a member of the core committee which organizes
and runs the yearly community festival for the neighborhood.
Because of his experience with community events, Mark has
been placed in charge of logistics coordination, planning,
security, and public safety. While this appears to be an
extensive workload, Mark has a great deal of previous
experience and understands the tasks that need to be completed.
Because the planning for the festival started a year in advance,
he knows that as the festival grows closer there will be
additional volunteers to assist him, so he will not be
individually responsible for each one of these areas; for now,
the workload is sufficient for one person.
The Community Festival
The community festival is a nonprofit organization that has a
tax exempt status as well as a history of over 20 years. The
organization and the event are run by a board of directors and a
small, permanent staff composed of no more than five
employees at any given time. The goal of the festival is to
14. promote local arts and crafts and to support local artists by
providing a venue through which they can sell their work,
advertise their work, and develop and expand their customer
base. Because the festival has been held for many years, it is
well-known in the area and typically attracts supporters of the
arts and owners of small and independent art galleries as well as
boutique and specialty stores owners who are in search of
unique forms of art for clientele. As a result, the festival has
established a reputation as a well-known venue for local art.
One of the unique aspects of this festival is that it has enjoyed
growth and continuity within the community even though the
community itself was part of a much larger metropolitan area in
the southwestern United States. The identity of the festival has
remained intact and is considered a part of the local community.
Part of the mission of the community festival Board of
Directors is to educate the community about art in addition to
creating a venue for creative expression. During its growth, the
festival’s mission gradually expanded to include educational
and other programs which run throughout the year. However, in
recent times local artists who used to be yearly participants
have drifted away and local funding used to support the festival
is diminishing, because fewer and fewer local artists were
participating. As a result, the Board of Directors focused on
bringing in a nationally known talent and artists in various
fields to attract more participants. Because local funding was
lost, more funding now is being sought through grants. The
focus of the festival is gradually changing from community
artists to a broader scope and more national talent.
The Community Festival Organization
The nonprofit agency that was charged with running the
community festival was made up of a Board of Directors
consisting of 10 appointed positions, including three to five
permanent staff members, one of whom is the supervisor. The
supervisor works at many of the same jobs as the staff members
to support the agency. The supervisor believes that ever yone
15. who works at the agency shares her love of the arts and uses a
laissez-faire management style with the other staff members.
The supervisor believes everyone hired at the non-profit
understands the need to support the organization, and employees
should not need specific instructions to do so; this is the general
opinion also held by the Board. Because the permanent staff is
so small, formal training for the supervisor and staff is not
conducted, primarily because of the lack of funds for training.
All funds are used for the festival and the programs, and the
prevailing attitude is that employees can learn from each other.
Although the nonprofit agency has a mission to support local
artists, the Board of Directors sees no need to take the time to
develop specifics such as rules of conduct, expected behaviors,
or guidelines. The supervisor follows this example, because she
believes that it is important to use their time for the festival and
the programs instead of the permanent staff, especially because
the staff can be managed one-on-one if training needs are
identified. The primary support for the agency initially came
from individual donators and, later on, more grants which
supported the annual event and the ongoing educational
programs. The Board of Directors itself consists primarily of
those who support the arts and the community. Some are serving
as political appointees and none of the members has any
experience in running a business. Volunteers have noted in the
past how there are inconsistencie s in the decisions coming from
the Board of Directors, depending on personal interests and
sometimes as favors for friends.
Volunteers and Staffing
Staffing is always a challenge for supervisor and the Board of
Directors. Many who have the interest and the inclination to
volunteer hold full-time jobs, and many of those jobs were
outside of the community in the larger metropolitan area;
therefore, they have little time to donate because of the time it
takes to commute back and forth from their jobs. Nonetheless,
there are always some volunteers available, but there is turnover
16. from year to year depending on how much time individuals
could contribute, whether or not they have taken a full-time job
in another location, or whether they still remain in the
community.
In the past, a member of the Board of Directors has
acknowledged that staffing is a concern, because those who are
truly interested are not available, and sometimes, when seeking
volunteers, the organization has to “settle” for whoever shows
up. One of the primary concerns is that some of the volunteers
and the permanent staff have exhibited more interest in being
"in charge" than actually supporting the community festival.
When individuals are more worried about who is in charge
rather than what needs to be done, there has been an issue about
what priorities could actually be accomplished and whether
those were personal priorities or festival priorities.
Nevertheless, volunteers are still needed, so all volunteers are
accepted. Some volunteers have known each other for several
years, because they have worked together through the festival
organization, but there was always enough turnover to provide
the need for new volunteers every year.
Internal Issues
Some volunteers have speculated openly over the last few years
on the reasons why volunteers leave. The general consensus
among the volunteers is that personality conflicts or authority
conflicts with other volunteers, and even other staff members,
drove people away. On some occasions staff members were also
aware of political appointees by the Board of Directors. These
appointees were perceived by the general staff and volunteers to
be "untouchable" and their behavior beyond reproach. Poor
interpersonal experiences and ineffective conversations between
volunteers and staff members suggest that staff members are
frequently ineffective in their interactions with volunteers. Such
incidents, when they occur, are shared widely and quickly
among the volunteers through the organizational grapevine, a
highly effective communication method for relaying personal
17. dissatisfaction and personal events with the permanent staff and
other volunteers. One example of a personal experience is a
conversation where a permanent staff member told a volunteer
"if you don't like the way I do things….then you can just leave.
We can always get more volunteers". A witness to that
conversation indicates that the permanent staff member has this
same attitude with other volunteers and has repeated the same
comment or similar comments to other individuals in the
organization on various occasions. Permanent staff members
have also developed a tendency to blame volunteers if
something does not go as planned or if something unplanned
occurs in a manner that causes problems. Volunteers have the
perception that they are the ‘scapegoats’ for the staff and, by
default, for the Board of Directors. This has precipitated a
perception that staff members hold themselves in higher esteem
and at a different level than the volunteers. Volunteers have
become very sensitive to this and discuss it frequently.
External Issues
Local artists who have regularly participated in the festival
provide anecdotal support about similar interactions with
permanent staff. One of the artists indicates that he feels as if
he is an "intruder" when trying to obtain information about
dates and events for the upcoming festival. Others report a
similar lack of responsiveness; more specifically, phone calls
are not returned while other artists note a ‘rude’ tone of voice
and curt treatment by staff members. A number of the artists
who have participated in the past have now elected not to apply
for a vendor position for the upcoming festival. The loss of
local artists has also contributed to the community festival ne ed
to focus on nationally known talent to generate revenues and
interest that have been forfeited through the loss of local artists.
Implementing the Community Festival
About six months before the community festival was scheduled,
the Board of Directors proceeded with the normal activities
required to facilitate the festival. Some of these activities
included activating an 800 phone number to facilitate ticket
18. ordering, publishing the brochure for the festival, and
proceeding with efforts to advertise both inside the community
and outside the community about the upcoming festival. The
Board approved the brochures before they were printed and
distributed, reviewed all information for accuracy and
correctness, and then proceeded with the brochure printing.
The Brochure Incident
One day, Mark is at work in the drugstore where he serves as an
assistant manager when the first call comes through to order
tickets for the festival. Mark is quite surprised, because the
drugstore has nothing to do with the festival. Mark advises the
caller that this is the wrong number if the caller wishes to
purchase tickets. That same day, many more calls come in with
requests to purchase tickets for the festival. Mark is puzzled by
the number of phone calls, because he is certain that the phone
number is incorrect. He can think of no reason why people are
calling the 800 number of the drugstore and asking for festival
tickets. He checks with a member of the Board of Directors the
following day and discovers that the 800 number to order
tickets that is printed in the festival brochure is actually the 800
number of his drugstore. The phone calls have been very
disruptive to business in the drugstore.
After numerous complaints and pleas from the drugstore
manager to adjust the 800-number, the Board of Directors
discuss the problem and decide that the best interests of the
festival are served taking over the 800 phone number at the
drugstore and using it for the festival. This is completely
unacceptable for the drugstore, because it has used this 800
number for many years. The 800 number is integral to the
identity of the drugstore within the community. The drugstore
refuses to give the number to the community festival agency,
and the calls continue. Finally, the festival Board of Directors
request a correction be printed in the brochure, and the
correction to the 800-number is made on the front of the
brochure. None of the corrections are made inside the brochure
where the 800-number is listed multiple times. The Board of
19. Directors considers the "brochure incident" resolved. The calls
still continue at the drugstore.
Several days later Mark calls in to check on the days he is
scheduled to work in the coming week. At that time he is
informed by one of the drugstore employees that he has been
removed from the schedule, and the rumors are that the store
manager blames Mark for the phone number problem as well as
the lost business that resulted from the phone lines being tied
up by calls seeking tickets to the community festival. Mark is
fired because the store manager blames him as being ultimately
responsible for the incorrect phone number, the misdirected
phone calls, and the resulting loss of business.
What Happened?
In an effort to "clear the air" and prove that he is not
responsible, Mark approaches a member of the Board of
Directors of the festival organization and explains that he lost
his job over the misprinted phone number in the community
festival brochure. The Director with whom he speaks apologizes
for the problems and advises Mark to blame the store. The
Director suggests that he, perhaps, consider filing a lawsuit
against the store, because this is not an issue of the community
festival organization or of the Board of Directors but, instead,
between Mark and the drugstore. The Director also offers to
write a letter of recommendation to Mark if he needs this to find
another job. However, when Mark needs a letter of
recommendation and approaches the Director several weeks
later, the Director refuses to provide the letter. Mark is
frustrated, because he believes he is not being treated fairly. He
now writes a letter to the entire Board of Directors and explains
what has happened and asks for an investigation. He never
receives a response or any acknowledgment from the Board of
Directors about his request for an investigation or about the
letter addressed to the Board.