Talent Management

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 Assignment 2: Talent Management

A company’s specific mix of individual employees combines to help produce an organization’s culture and feel. In this assignment, you will evaluate how an unbalanced mix of employees can affect a company.

Scenario

You work in the HR department of a large, well-established company. Recently, senior management conducted a survey examining multiple aspects of current and historic employee data. One of the outcomes of this survey was the formation of a typical employee profile. It was determined that a typical employee falls into one of two categories—the majority of employees are less than 35 years old with less than 5 years of work experience, or they are older than 60 years old and have over 30 years of work experience. Very few employees fall in between the two extremes.

Instructions

Write a report in which you analyze what the survey findings mean for the organization and develop a plan to address the impacts. Make sure to address the following:

  • Analyze how this scenario affects the organization.
  • Identify why this division may have occurred. Examine two explicitly different scenarios that may have led to this condition.
  • Develop a plan to address the situation.
  • Outline policies that you would put into place to keep the situation from happening again.

Be sure that your plan and policies are based on current HR best practices.

RELIGION REVIEW/FILM ASSIGNMENTS 1 Submission

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Review the films listed below. Select ONE (1) film to watch for the coming week. All of the listed films can be rented on either Netflix, Amazon or YouTube. Watch the film, then write a 400-500 word informal discussion of your impression of the film and the film’s major religion themes. In doing so, be sure to reference both specifics from the film AND note any treatment of the major themes you discuss in the assigned readings.

This exercise is designed to allow you to have some fun while exploring the themes of religion. So, pop some popcorn, and with pen and pad at hand (you may want to take notes), sit back and enjoy the movie. If you have any questions concerning this assignment, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Religion is an integral part everyday life. With the advent of digital revolution, religion has taken a completely different shape and form. Observing how religion is portrayed on film is an important component. You can stream some of these communication movies on YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime.

FILM LIST:

Film: “330 Million Gods” 

Film: “ Passion of the Christ” 

Film: “Footprint of the Buddha”    

Film: “The Chosen People”   

Film:  “Malcolm X

RUBRIC IN ATTACHED FILE

Your Career in Psychology

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Goal:  I would like to be a Child or Youth-centered Play Therapist.

I provided an example of the paper, as well as the scoring guide and a template for the assignment. I also provided a few sources for the paper.

Instructions

Complete the following in the Your Career in Psychology Template:

1. APPLICATION AND RESEARCH VISION

  • Describe your vision for your career as a practitioner-scholar.
  • Discuss how you would apply the findings from your literature review to your future professional practice in psychology.
    • What aspects of your research affected your vision or goals?
    • Given this, what topics do you think you would be interested in researching in the future?
  • Analyze how your work this quarter will help you accomplish the functions, responsibilities, and ethics required of a professional in your specialization. Remember to critically evaluate all information you use.
  • Describe how your vision was affected by the information in your readings from your Career Paths in Psychology text and in your exploration of the Career Center and other resources.

2. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Understanding the competencies and responsibilities involved in your future career in psychology is essential for growing as a practitioner-scholar in your field. It is also necessary to understand any requirements needed for your specialized practice and scholarship.

For this step in the assignment, describe the competencies, responsibilities, ethical considerations, and other requirements needed for achieving your vision and goals as a professional in psychology. These include:

  • Capella program and specialization requirements.
  • Credentialing, certification, licensure, and accreditation practices and standards.
  • Analyze the role of the practitioner-scholar model in guiding professional development.
    • Skills, abilities, and attitudes critical to success in the field of psychology, such as those related to critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, evidence-based practices, ethical integrity, cultural competence, and conflict resolution.
      • Make note of skills, abilities, and attitudes related to the practitioner-scholar model and the experience you had in researching scholarly sources in your literature review.
    • Ethical codes, principles, laws, and policies applicable to your chosen career path.

3. ACTION PLAN

With all this knowledge of your vision and goals, and the competencies and requirements for the field in hand, you are ready to plot your course to making these aspirations a reality. The final step in this assignment is to create an action plan to achieve your goals. This means translating the requirements for your profession and the development areas you identified into specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timed (SMART) steps to achieve your vision.

Include these elements in your action plan:

  • Plan for completing your Capella program.
  • Possible opportunities for additional training or volunteer work to address gaps in your knowledge or skills.
  • Possible opportunities in your current position to develop additional skills.
  • Capella community groups and professional organizations that you could join for networking with others and completing additional informational interviews.
  • How you will stay current with the research, literature, and ethics in the field.
  • Steps you can take to become more inclusive in your professional life.
  • How you can apply what you have learned in this course about researching psychological literature and evaluating it in terms of reliability, credibility, ethics, and value.
  • How you will apply critical thinking and effective decision making in your specialization.
  • How you will use Capella’s support resources to develop the skills required to improve your writing and other competencies essential to the profession and to your role as a graduate learner.

 

Additional Requirements

  • Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • Writing style: APA expectations for scholarly writing include the use of third-person narrative, unless it is awkward to do so. However, because you are talking about yourself in this paper, you may write in the first person.
  • APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and format. Include a title page, abstract, and references list.
  • Resources: Minimum of five resources with at least three of them from course readings. Your references may include both scholarly literature and practitioner sources. All references need to be cited in-text, according to current APA standards. Remember that citations are to support your thoughts, not take the place of them!
  • Length: 5–7 double-spaced pages, not including the title page or references page.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.

NURS 6053 Discussion reply 1

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There are many types of leaderships. The worse type of leadership that I have worked with in my career is a laissez-faire leader. A laissez-faire leader is one that has an attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering (Cherry, 2021). This kind of leadership of being indecisive and uninvolved can cause problem among staff which may even result in poor patient care management. I have the unfortunate opportunity to work with such a person. I had a nurse manger who was given a position because she had a master’s degree. She had very little clinical experience. She ran the unit as if she were everyone friend. She was always trying to please everyone. In the meantime, some nurses were very angry with her and did not like her laissez-faire attitude because some people were taking advantage of the way she manages the unit to do whatever they want. Therefore, if a laissez-faire style is being used, I believe the leadership must suit the group as a whole and it must exist in the right environment for it to be effective (Malec, 2021).

Although, a laissez-faire leader maybe someone who wants to her staff to grow and make their own decision while she avoid micromanaging. But I believe as leader, a knowledge nurse needs to guide and influence those working with them. As seasoned nurses, we need to guide, teach and be examples if we are in management positions. According to Broome, (2012) Authentic, transforming power emanates from values and principles. Principle-based power is not self-advancement. Rather, the more one empowers other, the more power is generated. A laissez-faire can be a good way to manage due to its advantages, where the leader can be an: Excellent delegators, Team builders, Trusting, Thoughtful and Reflective (Malec, 2021).

Marketing Plan Part B

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Part B: Your Marketing Plan

Overview

Using the same hypothetical company from Part A: Your Marketing Plan, for this assignment, you will focus on the company’s branding strategy, primary and secondary target markets, positioning statement, and consumer behavior.

Note: You should make all assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Instructions

Create the second part of your marketing plan in 8–12 pages:

  1. Describe or list the feedback you received on Part A of your marketing plan. Explain how you will use the feedback to improve your plan.
  2. Develop a branding strategy for your product or service that covers the brand name, logo, slogan, and at least one brand extension.
  3. Thoroughly analyze the primary and secondary markets that you want to target. Thoroughly include the demographic profile (age, gender, ethnicity, and so on), psychographic profile, professional profile, geographic profile, and any other segment you deem necessary.
  4. Prepare a positioning statement. Include a perceptual map that shows your company’s position against its competitors. From this map, create a statement that depicts your position.
  5. Examine the relevant consumer behavior for your target market. Explain the main reasons why the brand name, logo, slogan, brand extension, and positioning statement are right for the identified target market.
  6. Use at least three academic resources as quantitative marketing research to determine the feasibility of your product or service. These resources should be industry specific and relate to your chosen product or service.
  7. Use the Part B Marketing Plan Template [DOCX] to complete the assignment. 

DO: Analyzing the Conversation: Townsend, “Burying…”

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In preparation for our discussion next Monday, answer ALL of the following questions as separate paragraphs (about one solid paragraph per question):

  1. What is Townsend’s argument? Another way of thinking about it: what are the biggest points that she is trying to explain to us?  (The goal here is to read the article carefully and then practice artful paraphrase–synthesize Townsend’s argument (and its components) in your own words.) 
  2.  With whom is she in conversation? (That is, what other ideas about this topic have come before her (written by historians or others) and how is she engaging those ideas. Hint: Read both the text and the footnotes.)

3.  Did you find her use of evidence compelling or problematic? Give one particularly good example to support your position, complete with a short quote and page reference. Describe what you found worthy of note in this use of evidence.

Format:

Double-spaced, 12- or 11-pt. font. 1″ margins on all sides.

Include your name and the date in the upper-right corner. No title needed, but include the full Chicago citation for the Townsend article at the top of your document. Use Chicago “Note” style.  For examples, see https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-1.html. (Links to an external site.) The Townsend piece is a “Journal Article.”

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Budgeting & control

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1. Prepare a cash forecast considering the following:

Direct sales paid 30 days

Sales to distributors 50% cash, 25% after 30 days, 25% after 60 days.

Local suppliers paid 60 days, import suppliers paid 30 days.

Personnel cost (Direct personnel cost + Indirect personnel cost +Sales department + Administration) and taxes, are paid at the end of the month.

Commissions from sales agent (5%) are paid after receiving full amount from the customers (Direct customers and distributors).

Starting cash January 1st is 5.000€

At the end of December, the company has a loan of 20.000€. The company pays interest every month, based on an annual interest of 6%, (0.5% per month), calculated in base of the loan balance of the previous month.

Their credit facility has a maximum amount of 300.000€

The company wants to hold a minimum cash balance of 20.000€

Prepare a cash planning.

The company issued Bonds 5 years ago, and they have to pay 500.000€ by June 30th.

Will they be able to pay in time?

What is the final cash balance by June 30th.?

(65 points)

2.

You are requested to find deviations between actual and budget for all income statement accounts.

Show deviations in % over budget.(5 points)

Show all Income statement lines as  percentage of Sales.(5 points)

Explain the deviation in sales, and split it between volume variance and price variance.(15 points)

Show income statement per unit for both Budget and actual. (5 points)

Give an explanation for the deviations of the company.(5 points).

Information technology 15-20 page paper

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  • Each student will be required to produce a 15-20 page (double-spaced) final paper connecting to the theoretical and/or methodological interests of the course. As an example of this project, reflect on some of the business examples and business issues presented in the class. Is there a business that requires a transformation in its system technology and design? Is there a way to make the business more efficient and perhaps safe using business information systems such as CRM, security or even producing a cyber hacking policy? Please use the course text and lecture materials as your guide. I have intentionally left considerable room for choice here, and ALL students are strongly encouraged to consult with me as early as possible in developing a topic.
    1. Per standard university guidelines governing plagiarism and academic honesty, all work for the course is expected to be original or appropriately acknowledged.
    2. 15-20 page (double-spaced) – not including Title Page and References
    3. Seek quality in the paper and do not be concerned about quantity. There are no lost points for writing more.
    4. Title Page and Reference Page Must Be Included
    5. All references must follow APA criteria – use Citation Machine to assist you
    6. Please review all Spelling, Grammar and Plagiarism – use Grammarly.com to assist you
    7. Ensure you have a good introduction – tell me what the paper will derive, tell me what you decide to prove or tell me then tell me.
    8. Ensure you have good presentation points where necessary use subheadings to help you transition from topic to topic.
    9. Have a good conclusion that summarizes your arguments and assertions

MacroDoley

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Demand-side Policies and the Great Recession of 2008

Macroeconomic analysis deals with the crucial issue of government involvement in the operation of “free market economy.” The Keynesian model suggests that it is the responsibility of the government to help to stabilize the economy. Stabilization policies (demand-side and supply-side policies) are undertaken by the federal government to counteract business cycle fluctuations and prevent high rates of unemployment and inflation. Demand side policies are government attempts to alter aggregate demand (AD) through using fiscal (cutting taxes and increasing government spending) or monetary policy (reducing interest rates). To shift the AD to the right, the government has to increase the government spending (the G-component of AD) causing consumer expenditures (the C-component of AD) to increase. Alternatively the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates reducing the cost of borrowing thereby encouraging consumer spending and investment borrowing. Both policies will lead to an increase in AD.

Develop an essay discussing the fiscal and the monetary policies adopted and implemented by the federal during the Great Recession and their impacts on the U.S. economy.Complete this essay in a Microsoft Word document, and in APA format. Note your submission will automatically be submitted through “TurnItIn” for plagiarism review. Please note that a minimum of 700 words for your essay is required.

Your paper should be structured as follows

1. Cover page with a running head

2. Introduction: What is the economic meaning of a recession?

· A brief discussion of fiscal policies

· A brief discussion of monetary policies

3. Conclusions: Discuss the extent to which the use of demand side policies (fiscal policy and monetary policy) during the Great Recession of 2008 has been successful in restoring economic growth and reducing unemployment

4. References

Peer’s Responds!!

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Lewis

  • Discuss how telehealth can assist to address equality of health care resource distribution. What barriers must be removed to achieve well-being, sufficiency, and health care access for all? 
  • In your discussion, consider concepts such as equity, respect, self-determinism, health literacy, cyclic disadvantage, and health care disparities among marginalized populations or groups.
  • Compare and contrast how each patient may benefit from telehealth services and the ethical considerations from the viewpoint of the nurse

Telehealth transcends the boundaries of healthcare facility walls.  The use of telehealth can provide access to quality healthcare providers despite the patient’s location.  This increased access to healthcare resources allows patients to connect with providers, have health conditions remotely monitored, and improve patient outcomes.  The implementation of telehealth in diverse areas of healthcare increases access to services that may not be available in a specific geographical area and highly specialized care.   

Because of lockdowns, social distancing, and other measures aimed at slowing the spread of COVID 19, marginalized groups and groups disproportionately affected by social determinants have been unduly affected and face increased barriers to accessing equitable healthcare which has significantly shifted to telehealth.  Barriers to consider include the availability of internet access, housing, and reimbursements for telehealth (Smith & Raskin, 2021).  Social determinants may contribute to the digital divide and impact access to the technology needed for telehealth including internet service, computers, or cell phone service with data plans.  Furthermore, internet access may be limited or unavailable in many remote areas further limiting telehealth options. 

In addition to considering access to the technology needed for telehealth, attention must be given to health literacy, technology literacy, and the ability to convert the knowledge gained into positive outcomes (Shaw et al., 2021).  Though telehealth options are becoming readily available and widely used, healthcare providers must also consider the patient’s self-determination and willingness to engage in telehealth.  Telehealth technologies should provide patients with a sense of autonomy, competence, a sense of choice, belonging, and confidence (Dewar et al., 2017).  Housing also factors into the use of telehealth.  A lack of sufficient housing directly relates to internet availability but also limits the privacy needed during telehealth visits. 

As the use of telehealth continues to expand, policy regarding telehealth services must be updated, implemented, and expanded to cover the service. Differing state laws regarding the establishment of a healthcare relationship, provider licensure laws, and reimbursement hamper the ability to expand telehealth across state lines (Sklar & Robertson, 2020).  Telehealth is a viable option for increasing access to healthcare, decreasing healthcare costs, and improving patient outcomes.  Therefore, state and national policy should mitigate barriers to expanding telehealth.   

In the given scenario, each patient can benefit from telehealth services.  Mr. Kasich and Mr. Lane benefit from the remote monitoring of blood pressure and blood glucose levels since Mr. Kasich lives 40 miles from the nearest healthcare provider and Mr. Lane may not be near his home or healthcare provider as he is a long-haul truck driver.  Mr. Kasich has the advantage of having his wife available to assist him should the need arise.  In the case of Mr. Lane, the nurse must consider legal and ethical ramifications should Mr. Lane have an emergency while driving alone.  In terms of resource allocation, the nurse would have to make an ethical decision on which patient would benefit most from the telehealth monitor if only one was available.  Mr. Kasich is elderly, has advanced heart failure, and has an unknown state of lung cancer whereas Mr. Lane is younger and does not have cancer.     

References

Dewar, A., Bull, T., Malvey, D., & Szalma, J. (2017). Developing a measure of engagement with telehealth systems: The mHealth Technology Engagement Index. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 23(2), 248-255.  https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X16640958 (Links to an external site.)

Shaw, J., Brewer, L., & Veinot, T. (2021). Recommendations for health equity and virtual care arising from the COVID-19 pandemic: Narrative review. JMIR Formative Research, 5(4), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.2196/23233 (Links to an external site.)

Sklar, T. & Robertson, C. (2020). Telehealth for an aging population: How can law influence adoption among providers, payors, and patients? American Journal of Law and Medicine, 46(2-3). 311-324. https://doi.org/10.1177/0098858820933501 (Links to an external site.)

Smith, S. & Raskin, S. (2021). Achieving health equity: Examining telehealth in response to a pandemic. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 17(2), 214-217. https://doi.org/10.1016.j.nurpra.2020.10.001