Your boss, the chief executive officer (CEO), realizes that you do not have much practice in this higher level, decision-making process and has asked you to write a memo describing your understanding of how to make important decisions. (You may use either a memo style document or write in APA format. Those that choose the memo style and single space, typically submit one page. APA format typcially yields two pages for this assignment. I do not have a preference. Remember, this assignment is a persuasive document convincing your new boss, the CEO, that you have the wherewithal to successfully transition into this new role.)

Your memo should address the following questions:

Describe at least 3 criteria that would determine whether the manager is making good decisions. What should be done to better assure that you are making a good decision? This is a two part question. Please make sure you answer both and describe your reasoning for your choices.

 

In the realm of decision making, what are assumptions? Rather than use a dictionary definition, cite several specific assumptions that would go with any real-life decision you have made or have seen made at a company at which you have worked. This too is a two part question. Make sure you provide your definition of ‘assumption’ without using the definition from the dictionary. Second, present two different assumptions. (This is very similar to what we discussed on the discussion board.)

 

Given the importance of proper assumptions, your boss asked you to assess the accuracy of certain business assumptions and what could you do to test or confirm the credibility of them. The following were major assumptions for each firm: Students love to skip this question. Please don’t. If you do, you will automatically receive 1/3 off of your grade because this is 1 of 3 questions asked in the assignment list. This section is not graded on whether or not you believe the assumptions are correct. Rather, this section is graded on your ability to convince your boss that the reasoning for your assumption is sound. So, take a stance and provide information from your research to support your opinion. Each bullet point should have at least 4 sentences.

An automobile manufacturer’s assumption that the demand for SUVs would continue because gas prices would continue to rise 

An airline’s assumption that there was a need for an airline that provided no added amenities

I hope this puts you on the right track for your assignment. Follow the instructions above and you’ll fare well. Good luck! 

Part I – Participant Observation

Sociologists use research to collect information about society and apply their findings to everyday life in order to better understand the human condition. Sociologists can investigate people in their natural environments by becoming part of their everyday settings to observe and study participants.

Imagine you are a practicing sociologist who is researching the behavior of social groups in social settings.

Conduct a participant observation in a setting where a group of people gathers. Examples of places with groups include malls, grocery stores, libraries, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, schools, employee break rooms, parking lots, pubs, sporting events, or your local neighborhood.

Station yourself in a safe location where you can observe participants for 60 minutes without having to approach or engage the public. You are just observing people, not interacting with them.

Use the Field Study Observation Template to collect field notes on the following data about the individuals in your observation, as you perceive it:

• Gender/sex
• Race/ethnicity
• Age

(Your numbers do not need to be exact, but try to make them as accurate as possible. You do not need to submit these notes with your assignment—they are only for you to reference to guide your observation.)

Part II – Reflection Report

Write a 525- to 700-word report about your observation. Include the following information:

1) Setting

• Describe the setting of your observation, including the location, time of day (morning, midday, afternoon, evening), and weather.

2) Group Dynamics

• What patterns of group behavior did you observe that may have been influenced by the setting?
• What patterns of group behavior did you observe based on gender/sex?
• What patterns of group behavior did you observe based on race/ethnicity?
• What patterns of group behavior did you observe based on age?
• Which cultural norms did you observe among your participants? Explain your answer in several sentences using at least one example.
• What did you observe overall about the group dynamics of your participants? Explain your answer in several sentences using at least one example.
• What social or economic factors might have influenced the group dynamics you observed? Explain your answer in several sentences.

3) Real-World Applications

• Consider how you could use a participant observation exercise in the future to study patterns in other social groups, such as with families, coworkers, or other organizations. 
• Explain how observing social patterns could help your interactions in a group. Give at least one reason why improving your understanding of group dynamics can help you to succeed in culturally diverse environments.

The Assignment: 5 pages

Examine Case Study: Pakistani Woman With Delusional Thought Processes (https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/NURS/6630/DT/week_06/index.html). You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the medication to prescribe to this patient. Be sure to consider factors that might impact the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.

At each decision point, you should evaluate all options before selecting your decision and moving throughout the exercise. Before you make your decision, make sure that you have researched each option and that you evaluate the decision that you will select. Be sure to research each option using the primary literature.

Introduction to the case (1 page)

• Briefly explain and summarize the case for this Assignment. Be sure to include the specific patient factors that may impact your decision making when prescribing medication for this patient.

Decision #1 (1 page)

• Which decision did you select?
• Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
• Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
• What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).
• Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Decision #2 (1 page)

• Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
• Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
• What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).
• Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Decision #3 (1 page)

• Why did you select this decision? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
• Why did you not select the other two options provided in the exercise? Be specific and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.
• What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources (including the primary literature).
• Explain how ethical considerations may impact your treatment plan and communication with patients. Be specific and provide examples.

Conclusion (1 page)

• Summarize your recommendations on the treatment options you selected for this patient. Be sure to justify your recommendations and support your response with clinically relevant and patient-specific resources, including the primary literature.

References

Freudenreich, O., Goff, D. C., & Henderson, D. C. (2016). Antipsychotic drugs. In T. A. Stern, M. Favo, T. E. Wilens, & J. F. Rosenbaum. (Eds.), Massachusetts General Hospital psychopharmacology and neurotherapeutics (pp. 72–85). Elsevier.

American Psychiatric Association. (2019). Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with schizophrenia. https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Practice/Clinical%20Practice%20Guidelines/APA-Draft-Schizophrenia-Treatment-Guideline.pdf

Clozapine REMS. (2015). Clozapine REMS: The single shared system for clozapine. https://www.clozapinerems.com/CpmgClozapineUI/rems/pdf/resources/Clozapine_REMS_A_Guide_for_Healthcare_Providers.pdf

Funk, M. C., Beach, S. R., Bostwick, J. R., Celano, C. M., Hasnain, M., Pandurangi, A., Khandai, A., Taylor, A., Levenson, J. L., Riba, M., & Kovacs, R. J. (2018). Resource document on QTc prolongation and psychotropic medications. American Psychiatric Association. https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Directories/Library-and-Archive/resource_documents/Resource-Document-2018-QTc-Prolongation-and-Psychotropic-Med.pdf

Kay, S. R., Fiszbein, A., & Opler, L. A. (1987). The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) for schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 13(2), 261–276. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/13.2.261

Levenson, J. C., Kay, D. B., & Buysse, D. J. (2015). The pathophysiology of insomnia. Chest, 147(4), 1179–1192. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4388122/

Actual work where 2 students given their post on this:

Work #1:

Explain in 500 words or more what NIST Is and how it should be used by a dba.  

Use at least three sources.   Use the Research Databases available from the Danforth Library, not Google.  Include at least 3 quotes from your sources enclosed in quotation marks and cited in-line by reference to your reference list.  Example: “words you copied” (citation) These quotes should be one full sentence not altered or paraphrased. Cite your sources using APA format. Use the quotes in your paragaphs.

Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format.  

Reply to two classmates’ posting in a paragraph of at least five sentences by asking questions, reflecting on your own experience, challenging assumptions, pointing out something new you learned, offering suggestions. These peer responses are not ‘attaboys’.  Make your initial post by Thursday 11:59 pm EST. Respond to two of  your classmates by Sunday 11:59 pm EST.   

It is important that you use your own words, that you cite your sources, that you comply with the instructions regarding length of your post and that you reply to two classmates in a substantive way (not ‘nice post’ or the like). Do not use spinbot or other word replacement software. Proof read your work or have it edited. Find something interesting and/or relevant to your work to write about. Please do not submit attachments unless requested.

Please find the attachment.

First Paper- 2 pages 

View the Anne Loehr interview on leadership and entrepreneurship. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhxjDcjsODQ 

-After viewing the video, prepare a two-page paper (not including title or reference page) identifying a situation where you found yourself less than motivated to cooperate or be productive. Explain the assigned task or requirement that did not fulfill the WIIFM element. Furthermore, explain what could have been changed to help better motivate you and/or others.

You need to use at least one scholarly source in addition to the textbook, and your paper needs to be formatted using APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center

Second Paper-One page

-There will be two separate topic points for this, half a page for each topic- not including references..

First topic point- half page

Unemployment is one of the most troubling issues facing our economy today. Some say the motivation to solve the problem is lacking on the government’s side, while others argue it is an issue for corporations. Still others suggest exorbitant unemployment benefits incentivize the unemployed to avoid getting a solid job.

• Review some of these positions by reading the Washington Post and Heritage Foundation articles found below. Decide whom you feel needs the most motivation and explain why.
• Using the four-step approach below, discuss which actions you would take to fulfill each of the four steps to motivate the group you decide most needs to take action.

1. Plan the Project 
2. Investigate the strength of each connection possible
3. Identify appropriate solutions 
4. Decide which problem and solution to tackle and measure results 

Sargent, G. (2010, July 20). The plum line: Two more GOPers say unemployment benefits encourage folks to stay unemployed

(Links to an external site.)

Links to an external site.

. Blogs & Columns, Blog Directory – The Washington Post. Retrieved from http://voices.washingtonpost.com/plum-line/2010/07/two_more_republicans_say_unemp.html

Sherk, J. (2011, Sept. 8). Extended UI payments do not benefit the economy

(Links to an external site.)

Links to an external site.

. Conservative Policy Research and Analysis. Retrieved from http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2011/09/Extended-UI-Payments-Do-Not-Benefit-the-Economy

Second Topic point- half page 

Firefighters operate as highly effective and united teams when they are in action, which is no doubt a result of the morale-building and leadership of their station captain. Review the Viscuso article discussing seven key tips to building morale in their department. You will notice they all apply to nearly any work environment. Identity which three tips you think are most essential to building employee morale.  As a manager, explain how you would effectively implement them in your own workplace.

Viscuso, F., & Viscuso, J. (2011, July). How to build department morale. Fire Engineering, 164(7), 77-78, 80, 82. Retrieved from ProQuest database.