Author: chris

Analyze the current legal and regulatory environment for pay and benefit programs. Examine the current environment and determine future trends which may challenge organizations in designing and maintaining effective pay and benefit programs. In particular, assess the trends and challenges facing employee benefits. Compare and contrast three organizations in how these organizations have demonstrated best practices in offering employee benefits.

In a paper, identify and analyze the necessary steps in preparing for and engaging in the collective bargaining process. Evaluate an example of a collective bargaining process in an industry of your choice that you have found through an Internet search.

Compare the different strategies implemented by both the union and management. Based on your analysis, address the following:

1. Determine the most important bargaining challenges in the modern workplace.
2. Explain whether or not different industries have different factors to consider and provide examples.
3. How would you address these if you were a member of the management team within the industry you selected for conducting your research?
4. Explain how the union employees may address the situation.
5. Explain how these issues have changed in the last decade and discuss possible reasons for these changes, which could also serve as helpful recommendations for your target audience.
6. Identify your target audience and provide a summary statement of your findings and recommendation.

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: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

Marketing research is a valuable resource that guides organizations’ decision making. As noted in the Learning Resources, research is used to help organizations identify consumers’ needs and concerns and then develop marketing strategies to address them.

For this Application Assignment, you will evaluate elements of marketing research related to a particular scenario. Also in this Application, you will consider the difference between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty and examine approaches to promote customer retention.

Prepare for this Application as follows:

For Section One: Marketing Research

Review the instructions for Chapter 6 Problem 6 on page 228 of Essentials of Health Care Marketing. In addition to considering how you will answer this problem, think about the marketing-research process. What elements of the marketing-research process described in Chapter 5 of the text would you recommend the organization apply in this scenario?

For Section Two: Customer Loyalty

Consider the following statement: “Although it is obvious that dissatisfied customers will certainly switch, it has been found that even satisfied customers will switch providers or suppliers. Satisfaction in and of itself is not sufficient” (Berkowitz, 2011, p. 236). With this in mind, think about the following questions:

Why are customer satisfaction surveys important for health care organizations?

What is the difference between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty?

How would you assess customer loyalty?

Why would this distinction be important for a health care organization as it considers its financial investments in marketing strategies? What implications does this have in terms of attracting new customers versus retaining customers?

What is the purpose of organizational branding?

Then write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

Section One: Marketing Research

Answer the questions for Chapter 6 Problem 6 on page 228 of Essentials of Health Care Marketing. In addition, explain the types of additional marketing research you would recommend the organization conduct given this scenario.

Section Two: Customer Loyalty

Analyze the distinction between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Also evaluate the significance of organizational branding and other aspects of marketing described in this week’s Learning Resources. Explain how they relate to customer loyalty.

Pg 228 Chapter 6 Question 6

A new group of primary care physicians has decided to locate in a suburb of Washington, D. C.  After conducting some primary market research on the area, the group’s research firm has characterized the community as comprising boomers Gen-Xers, and a significant number of N-Gen white collar workers, all employed by high tech and consulting firms located in the outer belt that surrounds Washington, D.C. What are the implications of this market profile with regards to:

1. How the office setting might be configured?
2. How office scheduling and hours should be constructed?

Several of the group’s older partners have announced their intentions to retire At a recent meeting the group has decided it wants to bring in 5 new partners over the next 12 to 20 months.  The group hopes it can attract younger primary care physicians who are no more than 3 to 5 years out of training. In this way the group believes the group can continue to stay viable and grow, suggest a recruiting plan to attract this cohort of physicians.

Customer Loyalty Pyramid

7. Loyalty
8. Repeat Purchase
9. Satisfaction
10. Trail
11. Evaluation
12. Interest
13. Awareness

From Bottom to Top.

The Role of Vitamins, Minerals, and Water for Proper Body Physiology

Writea 50- to 100-word response to the following:

1. Why does eating a salty meal cause your weight to increase temporarily?
2. Why is hypertension called “the silent killer”?
3. Explain how electrolytes function in the body?
4. Which types of foods contribute the most sodium to the American diet?

5  Describe factors that affect peak bone mass and the rate of bone loss.

6   Explain how blood calcium levels are regulated.

7. List foods that are good sources of calcium.
8. Describe functions of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium that are unrelated to their role in bone.

In 1970 Milton Friedman argued that the only social responsibility of business was to increase profits.  Compare and contrast the evidence Freidman presents to back up his claim with that provided in the Homer-Dixon article.  Finally, in light of the available evidence, outline whether you agree with Friedman.  Why or why not?

Dyer, L. (2006). Critical Thinking for Business Students. Captus Press. (Chapter 3: Evidence)

Friedman, M. (1970, September 13). The social responsibility of business is to increase its profits. New York Times, pp. 32–33, 122, 124, 126. (this article can be found online in a variety of sources; it is a pretty famous article; the pages numbers refer to the original publishing of the article and will not relate to online resources).

Homer-Dixon, T. (2006). The upside of down: Catastrophe, creativity, and the renewal of civilization. Toronto: Alfred A. Knopf. (Chapter 1: Tectonic stresses)

200 word response in APA format with references if used.

Explain the beliefs aviation held by William Mitchell and why he was court-martialed. Were his views on air power valid? why or why not? Was the army justified in court-martialing the Brigadier General ? Why or Why not?

Purpose:
⦁ To explore and better understand organizational performance and effectiveness through an organizational level perspective.
Related to the following course objectives:
⦁ based on an understanding of human behavior, create and sustain an organizational environment that leads to high performance
⦁ analyze and respond to leadership challenges such as decision making, change, conflict resolution, and organizational commitment in an organization at every level
Deliverable:
Approximately eight-page paper, including a cover page containing your name, assignment title, course name, the date, and the professor’s name, and research references.
Introduction to Assignment
For this assignment, you will research and analyze the organizational performance and effectiveness of one of the organizations listed below.  You will also propose OB-relevant recommendations for change and improvement.
Google
Target
Microsoft
Wal-Mart
FAA
FDIC
Alternative organizations may be selected for analysis but will require my approval. I would, for example, be open to discussing uniquely challenged organizations, such as the US Airways-American Airlines merger, or Dell, which recently announced a move to go private after many years as a public company. Contact me about alternative Final Project topics by posting a message under Content/Ask the Professor.
Your analysis should include:
⦁ 1.      an interview, if available, of organizational members, stakeholders, or qualified relevantly-experienced OB experts familiar with your topic
⦁ 2.      research findings of the organization’s web sites
⦁ 3.      data, information and ideas, particularly from Weeks 6 and 7 readings/resources, and at least four outside academic or credible, respected business publications
⦁ 4.      a SWOT analysis on the organization.
⦁ 5.      documented and evaluated OB strategies or interventions that the organization could use to enhance its overall performance and effectiveness.
⦁ 6.      proposed and evaluated OB-related recommendations for improvements in the organization.
Read and follow all the Instructions carefully. Your analysis should evidence critical thinking skills (review Bloom’s Taxonomy) in identifying and explaining organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.  Emphasize course materials and resources assigned for Weeks 6 and 7; namely, but not limited to, managing groups and teams, group behavior, work and self-managed teams, communication, conflict and negotiation, and decision-making, along with outside research material.  Strive for originality and depth. Use examples and research information to support claims.  Use American Psychological Association (APA) format for in-text citations and the reference list.  Use the comprehensive outline format described in Instruction 9 to present your research, findings, analysis, and recommendations.
Instructions
1)         Review the assignment purpose, course objective, and introduction above and the grading rubric at the end of these instructions.
2)         Scan library and Internet resources on professor-approved organizations before making a selection.  Chose and research an organization based on your level of interest in the subject, applicability to your job or career goals, what you would like to learn about, and feasibility for successful performance.  Focus research on factors described in Instructions 3, 4, and 5.
3)         Identify, analyze and evaluate OB concepts/theories that create an environment (work and organization design) that leads to high performance.

4)         Identify, analyze and evaluate strategies, policies, and procedures relating to leadership challenges such as decision making, change, conflict resolution, and organizational commitment in an organization at every level.
5)         Identify, analyze and evaluate techniques relating to human resources policies and practices (personal selection, training and development, and performance evaluation).
6)         Create a SWOT analysis using standard four-square format for each component and bullet points (Google SWOT analysis template for samples) to present organizational level factors identified and examined in Instructions 3, 4, and 5.
7)         Discuss each SWOT component analyzing and evaluating the organization’s environment, leadership, and human resources policies and practices.
8)         Create at least three recommendations, synthesizing key findings and ideas to maximize ongoing improvements to organizational performance and success.
9)         Draw data, information, and ideas from at least six required resources (at least three from each of Weeks 6 and 7) listed in the weekly Schedules, plus at least four credible, authoritative, relevant outside sources for a total of at least ten references. Your outside references should show a mix of scholarly and applied/practical sources, largely drawn from UMUC’s Information Library System (ILS), and including classic writings. Review APA citation materials and Tips on Research Sources in Course Content.  Cite research sources within the paper’s body using APA in-text formatting.  Include a Reference list with complete source information at the end of the paper.  See specific formatting and heading template instructions below in Instruction 12.  Alphabetize references under each subheading.  Please note my preference for including publication date within in-text citations. You are expected to paraphrase, using quotes only when the source’s verbatim statements uniquely enhance meaning and understanding. Deductions will be taken when quotes are overused and found to be unnecessary.
See examples below.
In-text citation:
(Casey, 2002, p. 50). [Include publication date]
Reference citation:
Casey, C. (2002). Critical Analysis of Organizations: Theory, practice, revitalization. London: Sage.
10)       Identify and present in bold font at least eight different OB concepts, theories, methods, strategies, interventions, or practices in your organizational level analysis. Demonstrate through context and/or endnotes your understanding of the terms’ definition and meaningfulness to the meet the assignment’s purpose and course objectives.
11)       Determine what significant learning and understanding you gained from your research and analysis.  Identify and evaluate at least three valuable take-aways you learned from your organization change analysis, and how you envision applying them to your job or career.
12)       Use the outline below for topic and subtopic headings and subheadings.  Your deliverable will use a comprehensive outline format.  Feel free to create additional subheadings or modify headings as needed to present a group level analysis that meets the purpose, objectives and instructions provided. Analysis and recommendations should be presented in standard expository form under each heading.  Use examples and cite support sources as presented above.

Utilizing the information you have gathered over the weeks regarding the specific illness group you identified, this week, you will create a plan of care for your chronic illness group.

Create the plan in a 4- to 6-page Microsoft Word document (the 4–6 pages include the holistic care plan). Include the following in your plan:

• Start the paper with a brief introduction describing the chronically ill group you selected and provide rationale for selecting this illness and the participants. Clearly identify the Healthy People 2020 topic chosen and why this topic was chosen.
• You will want to compile the information gathered from Weeks 1–4 over 2 to 3 pages. This should be in APA format and paragraph form. This is not to be copied and pasted from previous assignments. It is to be a summary of each week.
• The paper should include the care plan for your chronic illness group organized under the following headings:
  • Nursing Diagnoses
  • Assessment Data (objective and subjective)
  • Interview Results
  • Desired Outcomes
  • Evaluation Criteria
  • Actions and Interventions
  • Evaluation of Patient Outcomes
• You will need to ensure that the care plan is holistic and includes at least 3 nursing diagnoses related to the topic and interview results from the previous weeks.
• Include strategies for the family or caregiver in the care plan and provide your rationale on how they will work.
• Include a reference page to provide reference for all citations for the paper as well as the care plan.

Cite any sources in APA format.

• Nationalism – Discuss the role of nationalism in 20th century Europe.
• Race & Ethnicity – Discuss the role of race and ethnicity in 20th century Europe.
• Genocide – Discuss the emergence and frequency of genocide in Europe during the 20th century.
• Terrorism – Discuss the utilization of terrorism in 20th century Europe.
• Role of Women – Discuss the role of women in 20th century Europe.

For this paper, you need to conduct research in peer-reviewed journals or other sources that are considered to have reliable information. In addition to your required course text, you will need at least six professional scholarly sources, three of which must be peer-reviewed journal articles. Please visit the Academic Research section on your course homepage (accessible through the Student Responsibilities and Policies tab on the left navigation toolbar) to review what types of materials are, and are not, acceptable for academic, university level research.

The paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. You must use at least six scholarly sources, at least three of which can be found in the Ashford University Library, to support your claims and subclaims. To further help you in your research for this assignment and for the Final Paper, it is recommended that you view the Resources for Potential Research. Cite your sources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

• Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least six scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Please

strategy of each major producer?

These written assignments should not exceed four pages. Up to three pages of supporting material (tables, figures, graphs) may be attached. This material should be referenced in the text of the write-up. Professional quality writing and presentation are expected. Write-ups must be double-spaced, in 12-point font with 1” margins.

Please attach a copy of the computer printouts of the regressions you based your forecasts on in Q1a and Q1b as an appendix to your US Coffee A case assignment. You do not need to include all the regressions you tried (mention these in the text but I do not need their computer printouts).

Your answers and recommendations should be based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of case data. Your analysis should anticipate potential objections to your recommendations and illustrate its superiority over other alternatives.  It should be analytic and deliberative in tone.  The most persuasive documents are the ones that debate more than advocate.  After all, if you do not look at all alternatives, how do you know that you have chosen the best one? In answering the case questions, do not describe the case, but focus on the following three factors: 1) careful analysis of the situation, 2) description of your decisions or recommendations; 3) supporting logic and analyses. Assignments will be described in more detail as we get closer to the due date. Note that these assignments require data analysis as well as creativity/ju