Author: chris

Written Assignment 1

No Plargisim they will be checking this!

(25 points) 4 pages, not including cover or References pages

1. Locate an article describing a collective bargaining situation that has arisen within the past two years. This article should be from a newspaper, an academic journal, or a credible online news source. Use a minimum of two additional references to support your discussion and to respond to the questions in the assignment.

a. Using APA guidelines, state the proper citation for the article.

b. State the nature of the collective bargaining dispute.

c. What are the underlying causes of the dispute?

d. What economic or ethical pressures has each side attempted to use to prevail in the dispute?

e. If there is any evidence of any illegal or unethical conduct on either side, describe it in detail.

f. Was the dispute resolved? If so, how?

g. What, if any, role was played by third parties in resolving this bargaining dispute? What was the identity of the third party?

h. In retrospect, could this dispute have been resolved in a more constructive fashion? If so, how?

 

Paper instructions

 

1. Most assignments include a minimum required number of sources. The required sources are to be recent (dated within the past two-four years), and from scholarly or acceptable outside sources.  They are to be cited within the text in APA style, referenced in APA style, and you should include a hyperlink (if available) to view the source. Do not use Wikipedia.

2. Format the document as instructed using APA style. Typically, in Word (.doc or .docx) with double-spacing, one inch margins, Times New Roman, 12 point font, include headings and subheadings, references, page numbering, and a title page (with the course name and number, your topic, your name, and the date of submission).

3. Write your paper with clear syntax, correct grammar, and spelling.

4. Make sure your assignments are comprehensive, and address the issues, concerns, and questions asked in the order in which they are asked.

• The grade of A reflects excellence. Material presented in the paper, in examinations, and participation in the on-line classroom is well-focused and organized and demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of the course concepts.

Criteria for evaluating all written work (Conference postings and written assignments) includes content (comprehensive treatment of the subject, critical thinking, analysis, and application of research findings, etc.); format (presentation, and organization);  following instructions including the due date; and writing style (readability, spelling, grammar, and synt

1.Explain the steps for conducting an accident investigation. What are the terms that should guide an accident investigation? What are some important things to remember while conducting an accident investigation?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

 

2.Explain the elements of the OSHA guidelines regarding workplace violence that can be adapted for use in construction companies. Choose a few of the elements and explain them in detail. Provide examples of using them at a construction worksite.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

 

3.Explain the differences between an accident and an incident. Give a real example of each that you might find on a construction worksite. How are they similar?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

 

4.How is the employer liable for workplace violence? Define the exclusivity provision, and analyze how this provision helps protect the employer from civil lawsuits that are associated with workplace violence.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length

1. You have just been hired as the safety manager for a demolition project, and have been asked to develop a plan and do an engineering survey. You do not have an engineering degree, but have over twenty years of experience with demolition projects. Why are you, or why are you not, qualified and considered a competent person under the OSHA Standard?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

 

2. Your company is building a new medical office building using the lift slab process. Describe four key elements of this process and the safety significance of the professional engineering.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

 

 

3.You are a safety manager for a civil contractor building new sewer lines for the city. Your company must excavate a trench 6′ deep and 12′ wide and install the concrete sewer pipe. What would be your first step in providing a safe work area? What would be the mechanics of a cave-in? What action would be necessary to prevent a cave-in?

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

 

4.The OSHA Standard for Crane Operator Certification has recently been extended, including employer duty to ensure that crane operators are competent to operate a crane. Describe the key elements of the standard which determine a crane operator is competent. Also, include your own thoughts regarding operator testing.

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

• Using available resources and the Internet, describe at least five ways IT has helped change HR.
• What are the major differences between today’s HR departments and previous personnel departments because of IT/IS interaction?
• What are the disadvantages to moving to a HRIS?

Your assignment should be 2-3 pages, in APA format, and include correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage. Use and cite at least 3 research sources.

Your final case assignment deals with health communication goals and objectives by Healthy People 2020 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthy People 2020 provide 10-year goals and objectives to improve the nation’s health. One specific goal is to use health communication strategies and health information technology to improve health care quality, health outcomes for the population, and to attain health equity (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2012).

Case Assignment

Using the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2012) resource provided, write a paper addressing the following

1. Identify 3 different health communication objectives listed by Healthy People 2020 (Use the summarized list under the overview section on the direct link from your required reading. Note: they are listed in bullets under the provided link.)
2. Discuss the importance of the health communications objectives you selected.
3. Using personal experience, how would you address the objectives you selected? (Note: Feel free to use your military or other job related experiences that relate to your selected objectives.)

Assignment Expectations

Length: 2–3 pages.

Your work will be evaluated based on the performance assessment grading rubric criteria. Review it before you begin working on the assignment.

 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2015). Healthy People 2020 topics and objectives: Health communication and health information technology. Retrieved from https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/health-communication-and-health-information-technology

Describe the requirements of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). What was this law designed to do and to which workplaces does it apply? Describe how the requirements of SARA might tie into preparing an employee and workplace against terrorism

 

Bioterrorism Threats

Select a potential bioterrorism threat from the following:

• Anthrax
• Food supply contamination
• Water system contamination
• Air borne contamination

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research on your selected potential bioterrorism threat. Based on your research, create a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word report that covers the following aspects in detail:

• The main surveillance methods used in public health that could also be used to detect a bioterrorism threat.
• The basic functions of all levels of government―federal, state, and local―when responding to a possible bioterrorism threat.
• The existing surveillance systems and their adequacy to meet emergency preparedness needs.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Career Development Assignment

 

In a well-written 2-3 page paper, write about the importance of building a professional résumé. Highlight the importance of preparing for an interview and how an individual can apply knowledge experienced through practice interviews in a real-life interview. Discuss what would be included on a resume for a job outside of the United States.

 

**Essentially this paper needs to reflect that of a student who is evaluating their career development. The teacher asks that we work on drafting a resume (then write on that experience and what we learned). Practice interviewing with a friend (and write about what we learned in the practice and how we can apply this in a real-life interview), and lastly what should be included on a resume for a position outside of the United States. 

 

For reference: My career has been based in HR, business management. 

Research the culture of a country of your choice.  In a two to three page paper, describe the key cultural differences between the U.S. and your chosen country. Include specific differences in leadership communication and the adjustments you would need to make if you were planning to do a business presentation to a group of leaders from your chosen country.  Conclude with recommendations you would make to your co-workers on how to communicate effectively in this country’s culture.

 

• 2-3 page paper
• APA format
• No plagiarism
• Minimum of two scholarly references