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The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

If you are planning to use a repurposed or reused assignment, please let your instructor know about it. If an instructor is not made aware of work being repurposed or reused, an instructor will treat the assignment as a plagiarized task and may post an F grade until proof of originality is provided. Click here for more information.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

Complete the following for this assignment:

• Choose a topic for your argument or persuasive essay from the list provided in the Individual Project instructions.
• Post your thesis and outline to the Discussion Board. Follow the model provided in the Individual Project instructions.
• Post at least two follow-up responses to classmates. Each response should contain answers to the following questions:
  • Write down what you consider to be the essay’s thesis and respond to it.
    • Do you agree or disagree?
    • What experiences have you had that are related to the topic?
    • What hints or cautions would you give the writer as he or she develops the topic?
  • List the author’s three main points and describe how each is or is not related to the thesis.
  • Make at least 1 suggestion to improve the student’s outline.

Click here if you need to watch a tutorial on submitting Discussion Boards.

Grading Rubric:

 

Content	Thesis statement is in response to assigned or self-selected topic (with teacher approval). Thesis statement is a single sentence that contains the topic and the writer’s position on that topic. Three topic sentences provide relevant main points in support of thesis.	40%
Critical Thinking	Outline goes beyond statements of fact or generalities to assert a unique point of view on the topic.	30%
Presentation	Posts adhere to college-level standards of effective written communication skills, including correct grammar, spelling and mechanics.	10%
Interactivity	Actively participates throughout the week and provides substantive responses to at least 2 classmate posts following instructions provided.	20%

You are a new manager appointed to find a solution to the challenges presented in the scenario.

Scenario-The staff members at Smiley Hospital are assigned to specific patient age groups and their responsibilities differ across the floor. The staff has been complaining that their evaluations do not accurately measure their responsibilities, and they are being measured on performance outcomes they cannot control. Morale is low because they believe their work is not being recognized. The directors at Smiley Hospital have been challenged with developing a new way to fairly assess individual performances according to their various job descriptions.

*DETAILED SPEAKER NOTES ARE VERY IMPORTANT*
Use the steps of the decision-making process regarding your assigned scenario.
Create a 7- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that addresses the following:
• Identify the purpose.
o Identify the challenges of being a manager.
• Set the criteria.
o Explain the goals you want to achieve as a manager.
• Weight the criteria.
o Explain the goals in order of importance as a manager.
• Seek alternatives.
o Analyze alternative tools a manager can use to motivate staff.
o Analyze how a leader can use these tools to motivate staff.
o Explain how leaders and managers motivate staff differently.
o Explain tips managers can use to empower staff.
• Test alternatives.
o Analyze how positive modeling can be used in this scenario and the alternatives available for modeling.
o Analyze how managers can incorporate mentorship into daily responsibilities.
• Troubleshoot.
o Explain how to address resistance from staff.
o Explain the issues that may impede the achievement of goals.
• Evaluate the action.
o Evaluate how goals will be measured to ensure success.
o Analyze the ethical considerations in leadership and management.
o Explain other management decisions that must be considered in the scenario to improve employee morale.
o Analyze how the success of the decisions will be measured.
Cite a minimum of 5 references.
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.

nswer each of the 8 numbered items in at least 75 words each with references and citations.

 

1. Clayton christen: why things change quickly-market disruption

 

2. Supply chain management

 

3. World-class supply chain management

 

 

4. Extending the supply chain

 

5. Sustainability to support end-to-end value chains: the role of supply chain management

 

6. The design of robust value-creating supply chain networks

 

 

7. Focused swot: diagnosing critical strengths and weaknesses

 

8. Evaluating a companys external environment

describe a situation involving ergonomics that could be cited as a violation of the General Duty Clause. Explain where you would locate the four elements needed to prove such a violation and how your situation meets those four elements.  300 words  APA .  Need ASAP

 

Question 1

 

Describe the two ways that students normally study in a typical college course. Why do these techniques fail to promote deep learning?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

 

Question 2

 

Describe the typical design of a college course and the outcomes that result for students in these courses. In addition, describe a situation in which you found yourself falling into this style of learning.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

 

Question 3

 

Describe one of Paul and Elder’s ideas for improving one’s studies. Explain how you plan to implement this idea in your own studies.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

 

Question 4

 

Identify and explain the ways that humans learn (reading, writing, speaking, listening). Analyze yourself in relation to your strongest and weakest areas of learning and provide examples that reflect how you plan on improving your learning skills.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

 

Question 5

 

Paul and Elder encourage students to redefine grades as levels of thinking and learning. What do they mean by this? In your view, are grades necessary or unnecessary for self-assessment? Provide an example from your own experience to support your position.

Your response should be at least 300 words in length.

Create a mathematics lesson plan for pre-k -1st grade students include the following:

1. Clear, measurable learning objectives that align to early learning standards (ELS) as well as your state’s subject standards;
2. Anticipatory set;
3. Vocabulary;
4. Reasoning and problem-solving;
5. Relevant materials and resources including visual or audio resources;
6. Differentiation of instruction to address the diverse needs of students. Name the differentiation strategies used to achieve individual learning outcomes.
7. Assessments.

Go to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Website to review discrimination types, located at http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types. “Employment Relationship and Discrimination” Please answer the following questions with 5 or 6 sentences paragraph form. Please use analytical and critical thinking skills are applied to the main ideas for the discussion questions.

1. Contrast the primary differences between independent contractors, temporary employees and volunteers. Then, examine two (2) way2 in which each role differs from that of an employee. Justify your response.
2. From the e-Activity, select two (2) employment discrimination laws, and then provide two (2) disparate treatment case using the same discrimination law. Review only the facts of the case, the legal issues relating to the disparate treatment, and the court’s decision. Next, outline the steps the employer could have taken initially to prevent the discrimination in question. Justify your response.

In an Internet retailer, you will find a wide range of job functions. Leaders frequently need to adjust their own expectations to meet the reality of the situation. There are times when you might want an outcome much sooner than those whose job it is to perform the work. For this assignment, you must research motivational theories, pick 2 theories, and address the following:

• Describe each theory, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each theory.

Choosen theories are TaylorTheory and Maslow and Herzberg’sTherory

1 page

All original work with in in text citation

COMM 2204: Reflection Assignment – Personality Dimensions
Total: 10%
Rapid changes in the economy require employees to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and management. By analyzing different personality types we can better understand the values and strengths of individuals in order to establish mutual understanding and respect; increase communication; and create strong relationships within the work environment and beyond.
Using the philosophy of understanding yourself and others, you are required to reflect on what you have learned through the colour personality quiz, lecture, and additional materials provided in class.
Due: Week 3 (See DC Connect) submitted through Dropbox
Using your primary colour/colours, you are required to reflect and analyze the core descriptors identified with Personality Dimensions.

1. Do you feel the descriptors (Needs, Strengths, Values, Challenges, Behaviours, Work, Communication, etc.) represent your personality? Why or why not? Please give specific examples.

2. Based on the Personality Dimensions what strengths and weaknesses would you bring to a team? How could you overcome your weaknesses?

3. Which personality type would you have the most difficulty working with? How could you overcome any potential conflict?

4. Do you believe these types of quizzes/assessments are useful for students/teachers and/or employees/employers? Why or why not?

Evaluation:

Please use complete sentences and paragraphs to answer each question fully to receive maximum marks. (Appox. 1-2 pages total)

Content 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(Clear, concise, logical, accurate, complete)

Mechanics 0 1 2
(Spelling, grammar, punctuation)

Total /10

Assignment 2: External and Internal Environments 

Due Week 4 and worth 350 points

Choose an industry you have not yet written about in this course, and one publicly traded corporation within that industry. Research the company on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University’s online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions.

Write an eight to ten (8-10) page paper in which you:

1. Choose the two (2) segments of the general environment that would rank highest in their influence on the corporation you chose. Assess how these segments affect the corporation you chose and the industry in which it operates.
2. Considering the five (5) forces of competition, choose the two (2) that you estimate are the most significant for the corporation you chose. Evaluate how well the company has addressed these two (2) forces in the recent past.
3. With the same two (2) forces in mind, predict what the company might do to improve its ability to address these forces in the near future.
4. Assess the external threats affecting this corporation and the opportunities available to the corporation. Give your opinions on how the corporation should deal with the most serious threat and the greatest opportunity. Justify your answer.
5. Give your opinion on the corporation’s greatest strengths and most significant weaknesses.  Choose the strategy or tactic the corporation should select to take maximum advantage of its strengths, and the strategy or tactic the corporation should select to fix its most significant weakness. Justify your choices.
6. Determine the company’s resources, capabilities, and core competencies.
7. Analyze the company’s value chain to determine where they can create value using the resources, capabilities, and core competencies discussed above.
8. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality 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; 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 page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Identify how the six segments of the general environment affect an industry and its firms.
• Identify the five forces of competition.
• Analyze the external environment for opportunities and threats that impact the firm.
• Analyze the internal environment of a company for strengths and weaknesses that impact the firm’s competitiveness.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in business administration.
• Write clearly and concisely about business administration using proper writing mechanics.