Note that we are continuing with our scenario from Week One. This week you travel to the Roto Air plant in Florida to hold the project kick-off meeting.

In preparation for the meeting:

1. Identify at least three categories of stakeholders that should be invited.
2. Remembering that interested parties are in both New York and Florida:
   • Select three methods of communicating with the attendees.
   • Describe the best method of holding the meeting that also limits travel costs.
3. Describe at least three team building exercises that could be used during the meeting.
4. Before leaving the office, Shawn mentions that her husband is employed as a sales representative by the manufacturer of one of the needed machines.
   • After reviewing the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Code of Conduct, specify which potential violation exists.
   • As the team leader, describe how you expect Shawn to proceed regarding this issue.
   • Explain what action you would recommend to Shawn’s husband.

Your paper must be 900 to 1200 words in length (not including title and reference pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. Contextual (Level One) headings must be used to organize your paper and your thoughts. You must cite at least two scholarly sources from the Ashford Online Library in addition to the textbook.

Was the pursuit of ideals or material gains more important in shaping the United States in the years before 1865?

Part 1

If you were going to evaluate a program or department at your place of work, what are some of the things you would look at to decide if it is running effectively? Why do you feel the items selected are an appropriate metric?

Part 2

Based on your answers to Part 1, how do your selected metrics align with Kirkpatrick’s 4 levels of evaluation?

Do you think Kirkpatrick’s 4 levels of evaluation would be an effective tool for evaluating learning in a K–8 classroom? Why or why not?

How can the Kirkpatrick model be aligned with the cognitive, affective, and/or psychomotor taxonomies to describe an evaluation plan for your projects? What extra descriptive guidance do you have in creating evaluations, when you add this model to taxonomic leveling?

Unit V focuses on limits to public policy interventions. For the assignment you are asked to prepare an essay which outlines a public policy process in your local government or state. Specifically, select a policy initiative focused on education, healthcare, or poverty, and prepare an essay which includes the following: MBA 6861, Public Policies 5

 

 _Describe the causes of the policy.

 _Describe the policy and the rationale being used to advance that policy.

 _Explain the effect(s) of the proposed policy.

 _Identify an example of an alternative or option that is (or could be considered).

 _Identify and discuss the methods that will (or could) be used to measure the policy outcomes. Identify the measurement issues, if applicable.

 _Discuss the possible impact the policy could have on the future of policymaking in your local government or state.

 

Your essay must:

 _Be a minimum of 500 words;

 _Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides;

 _Utilize a minimum of two sources other than the textbook to support your research and assertions; and

 _Conform to APA format. All the references should be effectively used, correctly cited and correctly listed in the

 

2 references, paper will be checked for plagiarism

In this assignment, you get the chance to create your dream job and to build its compensation plan and appraisal performance.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

1. Create a job description and specifications for your dream job. 2. Design a compensation and benefits package related to your dream job. 3. Rationalize your compensation and benefits package. Be sure to indicate the research and considerations that went into the design of the compensation and benefits package. 4. Imagine this is the only position of its kind in the organization. From this perspective, design a performance appraisal program to assess your job performance. 5. Rationalize your performance appraisal program. Be sure to indicate the research and considerations that went into the design of the performance appraisal program. 6. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources. 7. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements: a. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. b. 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. c. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 Discuss job analysis, job descriptions, and specifications.  Analyze various techniques, considerations, and designs of employee compensation programs.  Analyze various techniques, considerations, and designs of performance appraisal programs.  Use technology and information resources to research issues in human resource management.  Write clearly and concisely about human resource management using proper writing mechanics.

See following grading rubric for this assignment:

Choose one (1) of the topics from the list of topic choices below. Read the topic carefully. Write a four (4) page paper that responds to each of the items described in the topic.

For the topic you choose:

1. Support your ideas with specific, illustrative examples. If there are questions or points associated with your chosen topic, be sure to answer all of the listed questions and address all of the items in that topic. If your topic asks you to do several things related to the topic, be sure to do each of the things listed.
2. While some of the topics tend to lend themselves toward particular writing genres, you are not restricted to the specific format suggested for the individual topic. For example, you may do an “interview,” a “proposal,” a “letter,” a “short story,” a “blog,” an “essay,” an “article,” or any other written genre for almost any of the topics. The project is intended to be fun as well as informative, so feel free to be creative with the delivery of your information.
3. Use at least three (3) good quality academic sources, with one (1) source being the class text.

   Note: Wikipediaand other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Topic choice I picked:

• Women’s Roles Then & Now.Script. Script a conversation between two (2) notable women from the 18th and / or 19th century on the roles women should play in society. Within the dialogue, include:

1. Biographical information for each woman.
2. The historical status for women in general during the time period in which each woman lived.
3. What opinions each of the women might have on the role the women should play in society during their lifetimes.
4. What each of the women might think about women’s current roles.

The Project Paper will be graded on:

• The level to which the instructions were followed.

• The extent to which all four (4) parts in the topic were addressed.

• The adequacy of information, examples, and details which support the general claim or main idea.

• The clarity and relevance of the explanations and descriptions.

• Adherence to standard rules of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

• The inclusion of three (3) required references (two additional sources besides your textbook [The Humanities Culture, Continuity & Change Volume II 1600 to the present, By Henry M. Sayre]) documented using APA style.

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.

• 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 how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.

• 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.

• Identify major historical developments in world cultures from the Renaissance to the contemporary period.

• 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.

The firm manufactures a global positioning system (GPS) that sells for $2,000, with cost of goods sold (hardware 30% and software 70%) of 55% of sales. Compared to the United States, China offers a 7% cost reduction in electronics manufacturing hardware and a 45% reduction in software programming. India offers a 32% reduction in software programming costs. So far, you have been unable to determine whether India has the facilities to undertake the hardware manufacturing. The firm has to invest $300 million. As far as China is concerned, you can send hardware and software manufacturing to China or India.

You have been asked to lead a team to study and create a report for the executive team on both countries as business opportunities. Study both China and India to make your calculations and recommendations as follows.

Part 1 (8–10 slides with in-depth presenter notes, excluding title and reference slides)

Risk is a significant factor. Identify each of the risk factors for each country (political stability, exposures of transaction, interest rate, operating, and translation); currency exchange rates; currency controls; skilled labor; facilities; infrastructure; each country’s track record in using foreign direct investment (FDI); and any history of political corruption and roadblocks to establishing a going concern business.
Explore the expected GDP growth of each country and the forecast exchange rates to the U.S. dollar. Based on the forecast exchange rate with the U.S. dollar in 1 and 2 years, should the $300 million investments be paid for immediately, hedged, or paid 50% ($150 million) in 1 year and 50% in 2 years?
What is the projected savings for the firm?
What is the new cost of goods sold percent of sales for each of the countries?
What are your recommendations on choice of country?
How can your firm arrange the business to be most profitable?
Assume the following:
Using the current spot rate for the yuan exchange rate, the 12 -month forward rate is showing a 1.5% weaker U.S. dollar, and the 24-month forward rate of exchange is showing a 2.4% weaker U.S. dollar.
Using the current spot rate for the rupee exchange rate, the 12 -month forward rate is showing a 1.0% weaker U.S. dollar and the 24-month forward rate of exchange is showing a 2.0% weaker U.S. dollar.
Include in-text citations as well as a list of references using APA style.

PART 2 word doc. 2 pages-

Investigate and back up your decision on the question of whether or not it would be more ethical to invest the money in the U.S.

Select a stress disorder, anxiety disorder, conduct disorder, or ADHD from the Film List.

Use the Research Analysis to complete this assignment.

Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that discusses research-based interventions to treat psychopathology.

Review and differentiate the characteristics of the selected disorder and discuss the research about intervention strategies for the disorder by completing the following:

Evaluate three peer reviewed research studies using the Research Analysis.
Conceptualize the disorder using one of the psychological perspectives listed in the text.
Discuss the treatments or interventions that have been shown to be the most effective for your selected disorder. Why?

Cite at least five peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

For this assignment, complete the following:

It is important that you are familiar with the different terms used for the practice of counseling in your state. For example, most mental health counselors obtain licenses; school counselors may be licensed or credentialed—depending on the state. Some states maintain different levels of practice for addiction counselors, including certificates, credentials, and licenses. To begin this assignment, please clearly define these three terms in your own words: license, credential, and certificate.
Next, review again the state laws and regulations relating to the practice of counseling for your specialization. Within these regulations, locate the specific areas relating to:
Internship requirements (this may include the fieldwork internship you complete during your degree program as well as any post-degree internship hours that you may need to collect).
Supervision (who can function as a supervisor in your state and what are the requirements for being a supervisor).
Licensing/certification (requirements and application process).
Continuing education requirements for licensed/credentialed counselors (how many hours will you need and how often).
Information about the grounds for suspension or revocation of a license (list 3 specific things that can get you into trouble in your state).
As you discuss and summarize your state laws and regulations relating to these five areas of practice, please be sure include the specific legal codes. For example: the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) #4757-13 discusses the licensing of counselors. Your discussion should be written in your own words. We want to see that you understand these concepts well and can articulate them clearly on your own. In the last part of this section, articulate how these laws impact the licensing process and counseling professionals in general.
Lastly, locate an article in a peer-reviewed, professional journal that discusses one of these areas of licensure/certification. In your own words, provide a brief description of the article and its relevance to your future work as a licensed professional.

**Connecticut** (state to be used for the assignment)

In this assignment, you will develop a spending plan that breaks down the costs of your proposed training plan. Your spending plan will have two components, a formal report and a budget table. Please make sure include both parts when you submit your work.

Directions

1. In a formal APA written report, include all of the details needed to create a training budget. Describe in detail each the costs associated for your organization training needs as it applies to your training plan. Note that this assignment will likely be a short report (compared to the last assessments), however, a budget is an important piece because an organization needs to anticipate, plan and pay for the training costs.

2. Prepare a table with a proposal for your training. See course content for additional information. Include your table within your report.

These are the categories you will need for your cost breakdown in your report and table:

Prepare, Developmental costs, Direct costs, Indirect costs, Participant compensation, Evaluation costs, Total Training Costs