Before starting this assignment, review the Module 2 Background reading. (Reading attached)
You are a newly hired HR staffing specialist for MEGAQUIPMENT, a private-sector employer in the business of making large, earthmoving equipment mainly for the U.S. government. Your boss has asked you to write a 2 page maximum news release on best practices in the recruitment of females. He also would like you to discuss the recruitment of military veterans. Tailor your discussion as much as possible to recruiting these targeted applicants to the large equipment industry.
Draw on your own research to identify (by name) real-life, private-sector employers who have used some of the recruitment techniques that you propose. Discuss their real-life experiences as examples in your news release.
Use at least 2 Trident Online Library sources (attached) plus any applicable background readings to help strengthen your discussion.
The assignment should be 2 pages maximum, not counting the cover and reference pages.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
concepts related to perception of motion, depth, and size.
Resource: Sample Annotated Bibliography Develop an annotated bibliography including 8 to 10 peer-reviewed sources on concepts related to perception of motion, depth, and size. Summarize each peer-reviewed source in approximately 3 to 4 sentences. Include a one-paragraph conclusion that summarizes your findings. Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom
Assignment 3: Cultural Activity Report
Due Week 10 and worth 100 points
As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked to do a certain type of “cultural activity” that fits well with our course and then report on your experience. Your instructor will require you to propose an activity and get instructor approval before you do it and report on it (students should look for any instructions in that respect). Every effort should be made to ensure that this is a hands-on experience (not a virtual one), that this activity fits the HUM 111 class well, and that the activity is of sufficient quality for this university course. The two (2) key types of activities are a museum visit or a performance. Note: This must not be a report on the same activity (and certainly not the same report) as done for another class, like HUM 112. For instance, one might go to the same museum as done for HUM 112, but this HUM 111 report will focus on entirely different works and displays.
Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend a theater or musical performance before the end of Week 10. The activity (museum or performance) should have content that fits our course well. Have fun doing this. Write a two to three (2-3) page report (500-750 words) that describes your experience. Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the event. Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces (e.g., art, exhibits, music, etc.). Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event. Use at least the class text as a reference (additional sources are fine, not necessary unless required by your content). Your report should include connections you make between things observed in your activity and things learned in the course and text. Note: Submit your cultural activity choice to the instructor for approval before the end of Week 5 (earlier is even better). Look for guidance from the instructor for how or where to make your proposal. You may also seek advice from your instructor (provide your town/state or zip code) for a good activity in your general area.
Visiting a Museum
It makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned traveler approaches visiting a city for the first time. Find out what there is available to see. In the museum, find out what sort of exhibitions are currently housed in the museum and start with the exhibits that interest you. If there is a travelling exhibition, it’s always a good idea to see it while you have the chance. Then, if you have time, you can look at other things in the museum. Every effort should be made ahead of time to identify a museum that has items and works one can easily connect to our HUM 111 class and book. Since HUM 111 covers from ancient times to the 1500s AD, it makes more sense to focus on items from that time frame. In general, museums with artistic cultural artifacts and fine arts work better than history museums. Any questions about whether a museum-visit activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for the activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Generally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity. Take notes as you go through the museum and accept any handouts or pamphlets that the museum staff gives you. While you should not quote anything from the printed material when you do your report, the handouts may help to refresh your memory later. The quality of your experience is not measured by the amount of time you spend in the galleries or the number of works of art that you actually see. The most rewarding experiences can come from finding two (2) or three (3) pieces of art or exhibits which intrigue you and then considering those works in leisurely contemplation. Most museums even have benches where you can sit and study a particular piece. If you are having a difficult time deciding which pieces to write about, ask yourself these questions: (1) If the museum you are visiting suddenly caught fire, which two (2) pieces of art or exhibits would you most want to see saved from the fire? (2) Why would you choose those two (2) particular pieces?
Attending a Performance
Check your local colleges to see if there are any free or low-cost performances or student recitals. Student performances are generally of almost the same quality as professional performances, but typically cost much less. However, performances of high school level or lower will not meet this requirement. A performance that is relevant to a HUM 111 course is more difficult to find than a performance that would be relevant to HUM 112 (which covers from 1600 to the present). However, our course does cover Shakespeare and Greek tragedy and drama, so any performances of those will work. Note: One can sometimes find music performances of music from the Renaissance or Reformation period, or even earlier. Any questions about whether a performance activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for an activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Generally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity. Unlike visiting a museum, where you can wear almost anything, people attending performances are often expected to “dress up” a bit. Take a pen or pencil with you and accept the program you are offered by the usher; you will probably want to take notes on it during or after the performance. Turn off your cell phone before entering the auditorium. Do not use your phone to record the music or to take pictures or videos. To play it safe, turn the phone off. Most long musical performances have at least one (1) intermission. If the lights start blinking, it is a sign that the performance is about to begin. Look for very specific things (such as a particular piece of music or the way certain instruments sounded at a specific time) which tend to stand out as either enjoyable or not enjoyable. Be sure to take notes of the things which you find enjoyable as well as the things which are not enjoyable.
If a student is unable to attend a cultural event in person due to circumstances beyond the student’s control, then the instructor will recommend an alternate event / activity for the student to “attend” online. The “virtual” event / activity is usually only for students who, due to their physical location, cannot possibly attend an event / activity in person; typically, these students are stationed overseas or have no means of transportation. Experience shows most museums and activities are modest in cost and manageable for students, and you will often see students from other universities there on similar course projects. If you are facing financial hardship, keep in mind that many museums have a free day each week and performance discounts are often available for students and veterans, among others. Feel free to ask your instructor to help with finding low-cost options. If you believe that you have a legitimate reason for attending a “virtual” activity, you must contact the instructor no later than Week 5 for your request to be considered.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for reference). Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context. Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures. Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.
analyze the relationship between ethics and professional behavior in the administration of criminal justice
Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you analyze the relationship between ethics and professional behavior in the administration of criminal justice. Explain the role of critical thinking with regard to the relationship of ethics and professional behavior. Include in your paper a proposal for a seminar in ethics training for law enforcement officers. In your proposal choose five areas of ethical conduct and that will be stressed in the seminar. Explain why you chose those areas and what the expected benefits of the training will be for both officers and the community. DUE THE 9th THURSDAY Include at least four peer reviewed references. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.
identify a case of whistleblowing and analyze it for several factors.
Whistleblowing Assignment: Case Study
For this assignment, you will identify a case of whistleblowing and analyze it for several factors. The case of whistleblowing you analyze may be a well-known government or corporate case (like the TIME Magazine whistleblowers’ cases), a lesser-known but compelling case, or even an incident of which you have been a part. The format of this assignment is a simple case study: Definition/Response/Outcome. Definition: What is/was the problem, what was its scope, and what unique factors led to violations/crimes that built to the need for whistleblowing? What were the costs, causes, and effects of these violations? Response: What was/were the act[s] of whistleblowing? Was the whistleblowing internal, external, or both? Who was/were the whistleblowers? What problems did they identify? How did they uncover them? What did they do (if anything) before they blew the whistle? Outcome: What happened as a result of the whistleblowing? How was it handled by the organization and/or external actors (government, courts, media, etc.)? Did the whistleblowing resolve the problems it identified? Was there change produced as a result? Were there legal/ethical/operational/financial reforms? Was anyone punished?
Finally, briefly speak to your assessment of the case. Specifically, comment on your view of how the whistleblowers approached the problem and addressed it. Speak to your view in terms a results-based, rule-based, and/or virtue-based approach. Essentially, answer the question: “was the right thing done, and did it produce meaningful results?
A piston-cylinder device contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant-134a at -10°C.
A piston-cylinder device contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant-134a at -10°C. The piston that is free to move has a mass of 12 kg and a diameter of 25 cm. The local atmospheric pressure is 88 kPa. Now, heat is transferred to refrigerant-134a until the temperature is 15°C. Determine (a) the final pressure, (b) the change in the volume of the cylinder, and (c) the change in the enthalpy of the refrigerant-134a
A description of a business situation that presents a legal and ethical issue.
Outline of Final Paper
Address all of the following parts of this assignment:
Prepare a one- to two-page double-spaced outline of your Final Paper. The outline must contain the following major sections that will exist in the Final Paper: A description of a business situation that presents a legal and ethical issue. A description of at least two ethical theories under which the situation will be analyzed. An explanation of the specific areas of law under which the situation will be analyzed. The outline must be accompanied by a reference page that includes at least 10 scholarly sources that will be used in your Final Paper.
Final Paper
Prepare an 11- to 15-page paper (not including the title and reference pages) that assesses a legal/ethical issue or situation relating to a current, previous, or potential future work environment. Use at least 10 scholarly sources that are suitable for research in a graduate-level course.
Your paper must include the following:
A description of a business situation that presents a legal and ethical issue. The business situation must be from prior, current, or anticipated future employment experiences or from a current event. The description of the business situation must not exceed two pages. An analysis of the ethical concerns raised by the situation. Apply at least two different ethical theories to the situation to support at least two different outcomes. The paper must determine which ethical outlook as applied to this particular situation will result in the best legal outcome for the business. An explanation of at least three of the relevant areas of law that have been addressed in this course (e.g., constitutional law, contracts, anti-trust law, securities regulations, employment law, environmental law, crimes, or torts) and an assessment of the each area of law as it applies to the business situation identified. A recommendation to reduce liability exposure and improve the ethical climate or the overall ethics of the situation. Your recommendation must be supported by specific legal, ethical, and business principles.
develop a strategic plan for the same organization
Building on Assignments 1 and 2, continue to develop a strategic plan for the same organization (Note: Refer to the environmental analysis that you completed as part of Assignment 1 and the strategies identified in Assignment 2.)
Write an eight to ten (8-10) page paper in which you:
1.Select one (1) specific analytical tool that you can use to determine whether or not the adaptive strategy or strategies selected for your organization will be the most effective in helping the organization achieve its goals. Propose the manner in which you would use this analytical tool, and support your proposal with an example of its proposed use..
2.Determine one (1) internal and one (1) external factor that you discovered during the environmental analysis that could be a barrier to the success of your proposed strategy or strategies. Recommend one (1) solution to each of the barriers in question..
3.Determine the specific segment of the market that your organization’s strategy or strategies will target..
4.Recommend whether pre-service, point-of-service, or after-service activities would be the most effective in approach in marketing your strategy or strategies to the organization’s target customers. Support your recommendation with examples of such effectiveness..
5.Propose the most effective manner in which the organization can support its strategic direction within its culture and structure..
6.Determine the most effective manner in which each of the following strategic resources can be instrumental in helping the organization to achieve its strategic goals: finance, human resources, facilities, and IT. Provide a specific example relevant to each resource to support your response..
7.Evaluate how well the strategic plan you have developed aligns with the organization’s mission and vision. Recommend three (3) specific strategies to track the effectiveness of your strategic plan..
8.Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites to not qualify as academic resources..
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions..
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length..
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•Apply analytic skills to define strategic problems, generate and evaluate strategic alternatives, and develop implementation tactics..
•Differentiate between the target customer segments and positioning products within these segments as they apply to health care organizations..
•Differentiate between value-adding service delivery strategies and value-adding support strategies..
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in the strategic management of health care organizations..
•Write clearly and concisely about strategic management of health care organizations using proper writing mechanics.
Imagine that you are a financial manager researching investments for your client.
Imagine that you are a financial manager researching investments for your client. Use the Strayer Learning Resource Center to research the stock of any U.S. publicly traded company that you may consider as an investment opportunity for your client. Your investment should align with your client’s investment goals. (Note: Please ensure that you are able to find enough information about this company in order to complete this assignment. You will create an appendix, in which you will insert related information.)
The assignment covers the following topics:
Rationale for choosing the company for which to invest Ratio analysis Stock price analysis Recommendations Refer to the following resources to assist with completing your assignment:
Stock Selection
Forbes – “Six Rules to Follow When Picking Stocks” CNN Money – “Stocks: Investing in stocks” The Motley Fool – “13 Steps to Investing Foolishly” Seeking Alpha – “The Graham And Dodd Method For Valuing Stocks” Investopedia – “Guide to Stock-Picking Strategies” Seeking Alpha – “Get Your Smart Beta Here! Dividend Growth Stocks As ‘Strategic Beta’ Investments” Market and Company Information
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – “Market Structure” Yahoo! Finance Mergent Online (Note: This resource is also available through the Strayer Learning Resource Center.) Seeking Alpha (Note: Also available through the Android or iTunes App store.) Morningstar (Note: You can create a no-cost Basic Access account.) Research Hub, located in the left menu of your course in Blackboard. Write a ten to fifteen (10-15) page paper in which you:
Provide a rationale for the stock that you selected, indicating the significant economic, financial, and other factors that led you to consider this stock. Suggest the primary reasons why the selected stock is a suitable investment for your client. Include a description of your client’s profile. Select any five (5) financial ratios that you have learned about in the text. Analyze the past three (3) years of the selected financial ratios for the company; you may obtain this information from the company’s financial statements. Determine the company’s financial health. (Note: Suggested ratios include, but are not limited to, current ratio, quick ratio, earnings per share, and price earnings ratio.) Based on your financial review, determine the risk level of the stock from your investor’s point of view. Indicate key strategies that you may use in order to minimize these perceived risks. Provide your recommendations of this stock as an investment opportunity. Support your rationale with resources, such as peer-reviewed articles, material from the Strayer Learning Resource Center, and reviews by market analysts. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify as academic resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Critique financial management strategies that support business operations in various market environments. Analyze financial statements for key ratios, cash flow positions, and taxation effects. Review fixed income strategies using time value of money concept, bond valuation methods, and interest rate calculations. Estimate the risk and return on financial investments. Apply financial management options to corporate finance. Determine the cost of capital and how to maximize returns. Formulate cash flow analysis for capital projects including project risks and returns. Evaluate how corporate valuation and forecasting affect financial management. Analyze how capital structure decision-making practices impact financial management. Use technology and information resources to research issues in financial management. Write clearly and concisely about financial management using proper writing mechanics
Organizational Change and Personal Leadership Development Plan - Case study Laufer
Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.
Assignment 5: Organizational Change and Personal Leadership Development Plan - Case study Laufer Chapter 5: A Successful Downsizing: Developing a Culture of Trust and Responsibility
Due Week 10 and worth 300 points
Read the weekly assigned chapters and view the lectures before beginning the assignment.
Read the case study titled “A Successful Downsizing: Developing a Culture of Trust and Responsibility” before starting this assignment.
Write a seven to ten (7-10) page paper in which you:
Describe specific practices that successful project managers apply in exercising their leadership and management roles overall. Evaluate Judy Stokley’s level of success in developing a culture of trust while implementing her drawdown plan as Eglin Air Base’s new Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) program director. Provide three (3) specific examples to support the response. Indicate three (3) key learning and behavior modification strategies that Judy Stokley used in order to address AMRAAM’s organizational problems and gain the trust of project team members. Provide three (3) specific examples to support the response. Analyze three (3) actions that Judy Stokley took in order to change the project team’s culture and create a relationship of trust, mutual support, and teamwork between the government and contractors. Support the response with three (3) specific corresponding examples. Create a personal leadership development plan for Judy Stokley so that she may be eligible for future promotions to leadership roles beyond program director. The plan should, at a minimum, focus on promoting key leadership behaviors, designate specific strategies to promote a higher level of performance relative to the position, and specify actions that Judy could take to promote the AMRAAM culture in her new role. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
View the Classical School of Thought in Criminology located in Criminology in the 21st Century
View the Classical School of Thought in Criminology located in Criminology in the 21st Century. Imagine the following scenario: You are working in the bureau of the state's department of corrections responsible for the facilities in the state prison system. A bill is working its way through the Criminal Justice Policy committee of the state legislature. If it passes, it would double the maximum prison term for anyone convicted of armed robbery. However, your state is under a Federal Court Order to maintain or reduce the number of inmates being held on felony convictions. Consider policy making as it relates to criminal offenses. What recommendations would you make? What are the reasons for your recommendations? Is this a good bill or a bad bill? Is this bill effective? Discuss the following in your collaborative group: Objectives of the bill Arguments for and against long-term incarceration as a crime control measure. Identify and discuss at least 3 arguments in favor and at least 3 against Possible alternatives for the bill Justification for why the bill should be approved or not What relevant political consideration(s) are involved in making this decision? Prepare a 700-word paper stating and explaining your recommendations based on the above considerations. Submit your individual work to the Assignment Files tab. Materials
Criminology in the 21st Century
Your state has asked you to develop a reintegrative shaming program (RSP) to control recidivism
Your state has asked you to develop a reintegrative shaming program (RSP) to control recidivism. In a paper of 1400 words minimum: -Distinguish between reintegrative and stigmatic shaming. -Identify and describe at least four key features of your RSP. -Using theories of crime causation, predict whether your RSP will be successful or not, explaining why. -If successful, describe advantages your RSP will have over traditional adversary trial procedures.
Materials
Examining Theory CJ Criminology
identifying and evaluating the constitutional safeguards provided by the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments to the United States Constitution as they apply to both adult and juvenile court proceedings
Write a minimum 1000 to maximum 1500 word paper identifying and evaluating the constitutional safeguards provided by the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments to the United States Constitution as they apply to both adult and juvenile court proceedings. Discuss the impact that these safeguards (e.g., Right to Counsel, Miranda Warnings, speedy trial, the exclusionary rule, etc.) have on the day-to- day operation of adult and juvenile courts.
Include at least four peer reviewed scholarly references. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.
organizing it with subheadings of Validity, Results, and Applicability, Strengths, Weaknesses.
summary of details about the article, organizing it with subheadings of Validity, Results, and Applicability, Strengths, Weaknesses. Include the purpose of the study, type and level of evidence, methods and instruments, sample size and characteristics, results with statistics, and your critique of its applicability, strengths, and weaknesses.
Make sure to use APA format.
summary of details about the article, organizing it with subheadings of Validity, Results, and Applicability, Strengths
summary of details about the article, organizing it with subheadings of Validity, Results, and Applicability, Strengths, Weaknesses. Include the purpose of the study, type and level of evidence, methods and instruments, sample size and characteristics, results with statistics, and your critique of its applicability, strengths, and weaknesses.
Make sure to use APA format.
Social and Cultural Paper Writing Instructions” for a detailed explanation of the requirements for the Social and Cultural Diversity
Refer to the “Social and Cultural Paper Writing Instructions” for a detailed explanation of the requirements for the Social and Cultural Diversity Paper that you will be developing throughout the course.
Prepare an outline of the paper that contains the following:
Introduction
Definition of cultural diversity
Main body containing the content guidelines provided in “Social and Cultural Paper Writing Instructions”
Prior to beginning work on this assignment read Chapter 5 in the Martin (2015), Chapter 2 in the Steiner (2015) text, and the King (2010) article.
Prior to beginning work on this assignment read Chapter 5 in the Martin (2015), Chapter 2 in the Steiner (2015) text, and the King (2010) article.
The annotated bibliography is an individual assignment for Week Two, but it is also intended to serve as a foundation for the literature review section of the summative assignment. The annotated bibliography must incorporate 10 scholarly journal articles from the Ashford University Library. The King (2010) article provides an understanding of the elements and form of an annotated bibliography. In addition, you may wish to consult the Ashford Writing Center’s example annotated bibliography for a general sense of what one looks like, but be sure to incorporate the required elements below in your annotated bibliography.
Each journal article must engage at least one of the following topics. Further, each of the below topics must be addressed at least once, with respect to your 10 chosen articles.
Responsibilities and functions of agencies that mitigate hostilities, threats, hazards, and consequences; Skills utilized to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex policy issues; Methods utilized by response systems; Ethical and legal issues that arise in response to Homeland Security actions. Theory utilized to advance research questions in homeland security. The Annotated Bibliography must include the following for each source.
Create a complete APA formatted citation. Create an annotation that summarizes the information provided in each full article. Succinctly address the following elements while synthesizing this information. Explain the author’s(s) research objective, findings and associated policy implications; Provide a brief description of the professional and academic background of the author(s); Briefly compare or contrast this article with another article within your annotated bibliography, in terms of their respective findings and contributions; Briefly explain how the article could be utilized to inform your theoretically grounded and evidence-based policy proposal. The Annotated Bibliography
Must be three to five pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of assignment Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must use at least 10 scholarly journal articles. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Incorporate at least one revision (the revision could pertain to one or more of your first three paragraphs) and highlight the change by utilizing the “text highlight color” feature.
As noted above, prior to beginning work on this assignment, please complete the assigned readings and access and review the required websites. Please complete the below elements, as a continuation of Week One’s Interactive Assignment. As a reminder, you will resume the role at the agency you chose in Week One: Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Utilizing the memorandum document you created in Week One, add the following for this second part of the interactive assignment.
Paragraphs One through Three: Review the peer review(s) that you received in Week One (with respect to paragraphs one through three). Incorporate at least one revision (the revision could pertain to one or more of your first three paragraphs) and highlight the change by utilizing the “text highlight color” feature. Explain how the revision improves the quality or clarity in your original work. Paragraph Four: Explain the author’s findings relative to the author’s research objective. Explain to what extent the findings illuminate effective methods of response systems within the context of homeland security. Paragraph Five: In view of the author’s findings, explain to what extent policy implications relate to responsibilities and functions across agencies at various jurisdictional levels that mitigate hostilities, threats, hazards and consequences.. In addition, explain how the author’s findings are relevant to the interests of your chosen agency. Conclusion: This paragraph should explain how the findings in the article inform policy consideration for this agency. Consider how the arguments and conclusions in the article relate to organizational objectives for this agency. Finally, identify at least one relevant research question that is related to (but not addressed by) this article, and explain how your research question relates to the organizational objectives of this agency. Submit the memorandum in its entirety as your initial post. To summarize, the final version of the memorandum should incorporate the introduction, paragraphs one through five, the conclusion, and a properly cited reference. Further, paragraphs one, two, and/or three, should reflect highlighted revisions based on peer and/or instructor feedback.
Employee Compensation and Benefits
Assignment 5: Employee Compensation and Benefits This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a narrative and a PowerPoint presentation. You must submit two (2) sections for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Note: For additional information on how to submit more than one file for an assignment, follow the instructions in the document “How to Submit Multiple Files for an Assignment”, located here. Imagine that you have just been hired by a new company as the director of the HR department. You have been tasked to hire a new secretary for the department and to develop an employee compensation and benefits package that will be used for that position upon hire. Develop a PowerPoint presentation to present this information to your Vice President. Go to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Website, located at www.bls.gov, for information regarding organizations and pay in your geographical area. Section 1: Narrative Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you: 1. Choose the type of organization for which you are designing the package. 2. Develop an employee compensation and benefits package for this new position. Support your ideas for the compensation/benefits package. 3. Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources. Section 1 of your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. Section 2: Presentation Create a twenty (20) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you: 4. Provide an overview of the employee compensation and benefits package that you developed in the narrative portion of this assignment. 5. Determine if the employee will be exempt or nonexempt and discuss how overtime will be handled. 6. Suggest other benefits that might be considered within the next few months to enhance employee performance and provide job motivation. 7. Provide information on how government regulations will influence the compensation. 8. Examine data from two (2) organizations listed in the BLS Website with packages similar to yours, focusing on salary, compensation, and benefits in order to convince upper management that your package should be accepted and implemented. 9. Describe how the competitive compensation and benefits package will align with the HRM strategy. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: 5. Design training and development systems to improve employee performance. 6. Develop competitive compensation and benefits packages that align with HRM strategy. 7. Use technology and information resources to research issues in strategic human resource development. 8. Write clearly and concisely about strategic human resource development using proper writing mechanics. 9. Describe how the competitive compensation and benefits package will align with the HRM strategy.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: • Design training and development systems to improve employee performance. • Develop competitive compensation and benefits packages that align with HRM strategy. • Use technology and information resources to research issues in strategic human resource development. • Write clearly and concisely about strategic human resource development using proper writing mechanics.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please complete the assigned readings and access and review the required websites.
Discussion 1: Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please complete the assigned readings and access and review the required websites. During this discussion, you will examine the contributory roles of strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence in the prevention, mitigation, and recovery from domestic hostilities, threats, hazards and consequences. Thoughtfully consider the material in Chapters 5 and 6 of the Martin (2015) text and in Chapter 2 in the Steiner (2015) text. As Martin (2015) indicates, there are almost 90,000 state and local agencies that coordinate and contribute toward the advancement of homeland security objectives. As Martin (2015) also indicates, alignment and coordination efforts are highly involved propositions. Federal agencies provide funds and policy directives to support state and local efforts, and it is critical to note that in the event of contingencies, it is often the case that state and local agencies serve as the initial respondents (Martin 2015). The discussion questions for this week direct you to examine coordination and alignment between and among federal, state, and local efforts.
For your initial post, examine the composition of federal agencies prior and subsequent to the events of September 11, 2001. First, explain how federal agency structure changed after September 11, 2001. Incorporate specific examples. What stands out as the most critical change in federal agency structure? How have changes impacted interagency collaboration at the federal level? Second, and as a related item, identify and discuss how strategic, operational and tactical intelligence facilitate the prevention, mitigation and recovery from domestic hostilities, threats, hazards and consequences. Of the three forms of intelligence, which is most critical in terms of homeland security objectives? Why? Finally, argue for or against the merger of the Intelligence Community (IC), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Justify your view on whether \the IC, DHS, and FBI should continue to coordinate their activities through interagency practices (that is, should they remain as distinct agencies). Or whether they should be merged into single agency. The content of the initial post must contain a minimum of two properly cited references (in APA format as outlined in the Ashford University Writing Center) to the assigned weekly reading materials. No quotations are permitted. Your posts should incorporate analytical and evidence-based statements and reflect a synthesis of the assigned readings. Your initial post should be a minimum of 400 words FOR DISCUSSION 1.
DISCUSSION 2: For this discussion, you will consider and differentiate the role of state and local agencies within the context of homeland security objectives. First, identify and explain the contributions and strategic objectives of local law enforcement agencies within the context of homeland security. What are the most challenging aspects of coordinating state and local agencies with federal agencies? Why? Provide a specific example to illustrate your response. Reflect on the material in Chapter 6 of the Martin (2015) text on state and local factors within the context of homeland security. Second, and as a related item, analyze methods of the most effective state and local response systems in first responder contexts. Identify a strength and a limitation associated with a state and local response method of your choice. How could this method be improved?
The content of the initial post must contain a minimum of two references to the assigned weekly reading materials. No quotations are permitted. Your posts should incorporate analytical and evidence-based statements and reflect a synthesis of the assigned readings. Your initial post should be a minimum of 400 words FOR DISCUSSION 2.
What Is Your Ethical Style? in section 5.1 of the text. What other ethical traditions contributed to the decision to eliminate tobacco sales
In the Gonzalez-Padron (2015), Chapter 5, read the paragraph on distributive justice and the block on pages on Consider: What Is Your Ethical Style? in section 5.1 of the text. What other ethical traditions contributed to the decision to eliminate tobacco sales? All three types of ethical philosophies could guide CVS management in making the right decision. See Consider: What Is Your Ethical Style? in Chapter 5 of the textbook to discover which ethical tradition is most dominant for you or your coworkers. In addition to ethical philosophies, other individual factors may influence ethical decision making, possibly impeding the company from taking bold and courageous actions reflective of a responsible business (Gonzalez-Padron, 2015, 5.1, para 25). In your post, answer the question: What other ethical traditions contributed to the decision to eliminate tobacco sales? In addition, answer the questions in Consider: What Is Your Ethical Style? in section 5.1 of the text. Share your results and thoughts on this topic
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