Author: chris

You have just been promoted to the Director of Labor Relations at the 400-bed hospital. You are tasked with describing what you believe to be the salient extrinsic and intrinsic issues for your employees. You continue to monitor the organizing attempt at the not-for-profit facility across town.

Develop a process to assess the attitudes of employees regarding unionization in a paper. In your assessment, include the following:

1. Important factors such as management involvement, using a management-oriented consultant.
2. Communication strategies that would influence workers to avoid unionization.
3. Whether the literature suggests that wages, benefits, or working conditions are not the only issues needing to be addressed. Explain what other issues may entail, if applicable.
4. Why do you think that unions are often successful in appealing to the fears of workers?
5. There are many situations in which workers are feeling less secure as well as facing economic problems based on falling wages and employee benefits. Determine whether worker motivation will increase or decrease as a result of unionization.
6. Explore the safety and well-being aspects management must consider in addition to wage considerations and provide examples.

In addition to your paper, prepare a handout suitable for distribution to the employees of your organization. Address the following in your handout:

1. Outline the pros and cons of establishing a treaty with a union and how the company plans to improve employee morale.
2. Provide specific examples where appropriate.

You may prepare this visual aid in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, or any other software program. Support your paper with a minimum of three resources, which may include your required text. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 3-5 pages plus a 1-2 page handout, not including title and reference pages

PART I: SHORT RESPONSE

 

Write a response to the following prompt using proper APA Style.

 

Prompt: You will read a description of a speaking situation, make decisions about how to adjust the speech delivery based on the situation, and answer questions about your decisions.

 

Step 1: Review the information presented in Module 6 that explores speech delivery and how it should be modified based on the characteristics of the audience and other factors.

 

Step 2: Read the following description of a speaking situation:

 

You work as a technical support manager for a satellite television company.  As part of a company-sponsored tuition reimbursement program, you are also attending college courses part time and pursuing a degree in communications.  Your Human Resources representative asks you to give a presentation to a group of people at an upcoming career fair.  The HR manager is interested in you helping motivate potential applicants to apply for part-time positions that pay a relatively low hourly wage and include only limited benefits.  This is exactly the type of position you accepted when you first started with the company.  The job fair will be held in a part of the city with a relatively low unemployment rate.  The people attending are likely to come from middle- to upper middle-class families.  The people who attend the career fair from upper middle-class families are used to getting what they want without too much effort; therefore, they may not be able to relate directly to the persistence you showed to work your way from a part-time low-paying position into a higher-paying one that includes benefits.  The ones from middle-class families may relate more to your personal story.  You can’t gather all the characteristics of all the career fair attendees in advance, but you do know that the way in which you explain the advantages of working for the satellite television company and the type of language you use will affect the attendees’ decision on whether or not to apply for a position with the company.

 

Step 3: Write a paragraph or more to answer each of the following questions related to this speaking situation:

 

1. When you state you thesis, how will you phrase it to avoid negative reactions from potential applicants who are expecting more pay and better benefits when they first start with the company?
2. What language strategies would you use in your speech to make it sound more appealing to the entire group?
3. What techniques could you use to establish common ground with everyone in the audience?
4. How would you change your speech delivery if the audience consisted mostly of low-income mothers trying to enter or re-enter the workforce?

 

Step 4: Save and submit your document.  Remember to use proper APA Style.

 

SLO = 9

 

PART II: SPEECH

 

Modules 5 through 8 Homework Assignments will be a continuation of the speech process.  You will construct your speech by answering the following prompt, which will be given at the beginning of each homework assignment.  This is a step-by-step process.  As long as you read the textbook, read the online material, and complete the activities, you will not encounter much difficulty.

 

Prompt: The Internet is home to worldwide content, which can be informational and sometimes controversial.  Should the Internet be censored by the government?  Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against having the government censor the Internet.  You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt.  The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

 

1. Continuing from Module 5 Homework Assignment, take out your outline and reread your position and reasons.

 

2. Based on your outline, write a thesis statement.  Your thesis statement should state the reason why you ultimately chose your position.

 

3. You will now construct an introductory paragraph by using the model below:

 

1. Introduction
2. Attention Getting: opening line that attracts the audience’s attention
3. Supply any interesting background information that will make the audience better understand the issue and why it is important
4. Thesis statement: State your position and why you chose your position

 

4. You will turn in the introductory paragraph (in paragraph form, not outline form).

 

Remember to use proper APA formatting: Times New Roman, 12-point, and double-spaced.

 

 

Here is an example of an introduction:

 

*Please note that the following introduction is different in content from the introduction you are writing.  This is just an example of how your work should look like when you turn it in.*

 

1. Introduction
2. Shopping online may be more convenient for some; however, nothing can truly replace shopping in an actual store.
3. Most believe that shopping online can save time, but when buying certain items, it may be best to visit the actual store and try the product out beforehand.  Many times, online policies can be difficult to comprehend, especially in regards to returning merchandise.
4. The traditional way of shopping is more efficient than online shopping because a product can be tried out before being purchased, the price can be determined accurately, and physical activity is involved in the process.

Shopping online may be more convenient for some; however, nothing can truly replace shopping in an actual store.  Most believe that shopping online can save time, but when buying certain items, it may be best to visit the actual store and try the product out beforehand.  Many times, online policies can be difficult to comprehend, especially in regards to returning merchandise.  The traditional way of shopping is more efficient than online shopping because a product can be tried out before being purchased, the price can be determined accurately, and physical activity is involved in the process.

 

The role and function of law

 

Write a paper of 700- to 1,050-words in which you discuss the roles of law and courts in today’s business environment.

• Differentiate the federal court structure with your state’s court structure.
• Discuss the concept of judicial review.
• Explain how laws or regulations affect your present job or industry.
• Describe various forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and discuss how this is different from the court system.
• Properly cite to at least three peer-reviewed references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. 

Assignment 1: HR Manager

Imagine you are the HR manager at a company, and an employee came to you upset because she felt a male co-worker had sexually harassed her by repeatedly asking her out on dates even after she said “no.” What would you do?

Write a one (1) page paper in which you:

1. Formulate the conversation you would have with the employee, based the concepts found in Chapter 2 in your textbook.
2. Summarize the conversation you would have with the employee’s male co-worker, based on the concepts found in Chapter 2 of your textbook.
3. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
   1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
   2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Explain the human resource management process, its role in supporting the overall organizational strategies, and the various functions involved in human resource management.
• Explain the key provisions of major government legislation affecting human resource management, including equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, health and safety, and labor relations.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in human resource management.
• Write clearly and concisely about human resource management using proper writing mechanics

Select at least two creation myths from two different cultures. For ideas, refer to this week’s readings and the myths section of the Big Myths website for animated presentations of many creation myths.

Write a 700- to 1,400-word paper about the selected creation myths that answers the following questions:

• Which world or worlds, such as sky, earth, and underworld, are represented in the myths you chose? What are the elements of these worlds?
• Describe the creators. Are the creators male or female, and of what significance is gender? Describe what they created, including the steps or cycles of creation. Also, include descriptions of any destroyers or destruction if applicable.
• Include the role of cosmic occurrences or natural phenomena, such as celestial bodies, floods, rain, wind, and fire.
• Compare the creators, creations, the steps or cycle of creation, and the cosmic elements of the two myths. What are the similarities and differences?
• Why do you think cosmic or creation myths are important to a culture? What value do they bring, if any?

Format your citations and references consistent with APA guidelines.

When a client is dealing with several problems at one time, it can be difficult to determine which type of treatment group would be most beneficial. Some types of treatment groups may overlap in addressing certain problems or issues. The literature is helpful in assisting the clinical social worker in determining the type, purpose, and goals of the treatment group.

For this Assignment, review the case history and video session.

In a 3- to 4-page paper, describe a treatment group that would help Helen Petrakis in one of the following areas: (a) caregiving, (b) sandwich generation, (c) serving as a family member of an individual with addiction.

• Review and briefly summarize the literature about the social issue that is the focus of your group (caregiving, sandwich generation, or addictions).
• Write a plan that includes the following elements:
  • Type of treatment group
  • Purpose of the group
  • Membership
  • Method to recruit
  • Composition
  • Size
  • Open/closed
  • Monitoring

With the recent emphasis on improving American students’ mathematics abilities, many textbooks have been created each purporting that its instructional approach will most significantly advance the skills of learners. In this assignment, you will review mathematics textbooks and their instructional approaches.

 

3) In a paper of 1,250-1,500 words, evaluate the textbooks and the related approaches to teaching mathematics. Include a full APA-format citation and grade-level information for each textbook evaluated. Your evaluation should provide the following:

a) A description of the strengths and weaknesses of each textbook.

b) A critique of the instructional approach of each textbook.

c) A rationale for selecting one of these textbooks over the others.

Planning a Group

When a client is dealing with several problems at one time, it can be difficult to determine which type of treatment group would be most beneficial. Some types of treatment groups may overlap in addressing certain problems or issues. The literature is helpful in assisting the clinical social worker in determining the type, purpose, and goals of the treatment group.

For this Assignment, review the case history and video session.

In a 3- to 4-page paper, describe a treatment group that would help Helen Petrakis in one of the following areas: (a) caregiving, (b) sandwich generation, (c) serving as a family member of an individual with addiction.

• Review and briefly summarize the literature about the social issue that is the focus of your group (caregiving, sandwich generation, or addictions).
• Write a plan that includes the following elements:
  • Type of treatment group
  • Purpose of the group
  • Membership
  • Method to recruit
  • Composition
  • Size
  • Open/closed
  • Monitoring

Assignment 2: Internal Environmental Scan/Organizational Assessment

This section provides the opportunity to develop your course project. Conducting an internal environmental scan or organizational assessment, provides the ability to put the strategy audit together.

In this module, you will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the internal environment at your business unit or organization you are working with for this project, also known as an organizational assessment, and present your findings in a report. In your report, you should analyze the operating characteristics and assets of your business unit.

The SWOT model is one of the most common business tools used during organizational assessment. Another is developing a balanced scorecard based on a prescribed or planned set of performance objectives that will be measured and evaluated regularly. In this assignment, based on the external environmental scan you conducted in M2: Assignment 2 and the internal environmental scan in this assignment, you will develop a SWOT analysis and a balanced strategic scorecard.

Part I: Internal Environmental Scan (2–3 pages)

The internal environmental scan or organizational assessment should include the following:

• Mission, vision, and values: Assess the organization’s understanding of the mission, vision, and values, and how they relate the business strategy. Is there consensus on the mission and vision of the organization? What are the shared values of the organization? What are the behaviors espoused by these values?
• Strategy clarification: Assess the organization’s understanding of the business strategy through the interview with a mid-level or senior manager. Assess his or her understanding and agreement of the business unit’s value proposition, market position, and competitive advantage.
• Cultural assessment: Explain the unwritten rules and shared values that govern behaviors in the organization. Do they act as enablers or blockers to the strategy? For example, is there a culture of information sharing and collaboration that enables the organization to respond quickly across structural boundaries to solve problems for customers? On the other hand, do groups not share important information through informal mechanisms, thus slowing response times?
• Value chain analysis: Identify the primary (direct) and support (indirect) activities that create and deliver your product or service to your customers. Assess each activity’s contribution to competitive advantage through cost or differentiation. Identify any areas where the business may be at a competitive disadvantage.
• Summary of findings: Using these different analyses, identify the organizational strengths and weaknesses as they relate to the business strategy. Organizational strengths are assets, capabilities, and resources that contribute directly to the organization’s strategic fit, differentiation, and competitive advantage relative to competing organizations. Organizational weaknesses are characteristics and capabilities (often lacking) that place the organization at a disadvantage relative to competitors.

Part II: SWOT Analysis (1–2 pages)

Your SWOT analysis should summarize the opportunities and threats from the external environmental scan with the strengths and weaknesses from your organizational assessment or internal environmental scan.

Your output should include a matrix depicting strengths or weaknesses on the horizontal axis and opportunities or threats on the vertical axis. This matrix will reveal a set of strategy forces that can be used to assess the current strategy and identify important potential changes to the strategic direction of the company.

In creating your SWOT analysis, look for natural pairings of internal and external factors that match internal resources and capabilities to the external environment. Internal strengths and external opportunities depicted in the upper-left quadrant on your matrix might form complementary pairs that suggest necessary strategic focus for the business unit to pursue opportunities that fit its competitive strengths. Conversely, internal weaknesses and external threats shown in the lower right quadrant of the matrix may combine to illustrate the need for a defensive strategy to avoid becoming highly susceptible to competitive threats.

Your matrix should not simply be a collection of four lists compiled together in a matrix. Your analysis should combine factors and explain why specific strengths complement specific opportunities, and selected weaknesses are amplified by external threats. In addition to your matrix, provide a brief narrative that summarizes the main findings in your analysis and the implications for the current and projected strategy.

Part III: Balanced Strategic Scorecard (1–2 pages)

Use the balanced scorecard or another similar tool to recommend indicators and measurements that will tell you if the company is successful or unsuccessful in progressing toward your vision through execution of strategy.

A balanced scorecard presents organizational performance on four primary groups of measures:

• Financial
• Customer (external stakeholder)
• Learning and growth
• Internal process

Write a 1050- to 1,750-word paper in which you discuss and explain the term social institution, as it applies to organized crime. Which empirical and speculative theories are most applicable when applied to organized crime and criminal behavior?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.