Identify how art contributes to happiness, reduction of stress, and increased morale in the workplace while synthesizing these elements within personal and professional life.

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Competency

Identify how art contributes to happiness, reduction of stress, and increased morale in the workplace while synthesizing these elements within personal and professional life.

Instructions

Images, colors, shapes, and texts produce various effects on people every day. As part of your yearly review, your employer has asked you to draft a reflection on your real life experience in your environment. You can use visual storytelling means as well.

  1. In your review describe in detail the stimuli you encounter on a daily basis. You can use visual media.
  2. Identify how these stimuli contribute to happiness, reduction of stress and motivation in your everyday life.
  3. From these examples, describe how you would change the stimuli.
  4. What changes could make in your own life or work to change the effects of your environment on you?

Health Insurance And Economy

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When dealing with public health policy and laws, we need to consider various aspects of the economy. Concepts of efficiency can be utilized when deciding which goods and services should be produced and who should receive them.

The three types of efficiencies are allocative, production, and technical. The two types of health economics are positive and normative. Positive Economics deals with “what is” or the current status that is linked to a clear standard of measurement. Normative economics deals with “what ought to be” and is subject to interpretation with the moral or ethical aspects of a policy. Your lecture has more details.

Using South University Online Library or the Internet, search the article, “The Interplay of Public Health Law and Industry Self-Regulation: The Case of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Sales in Schools.”

On the basis of the article and your understanding on the topic, write a 3- to 4-page essay in a Microsoft Word document on the three types of economic efficiencies and both positive and normative economics as it relates to regulating sugar-sweetened beverage sales in schools.

Support your statements with at least two other scholarly sources, correctly formatted in APA style. This assignment requires a title page, an introduction, a body, a conclusion, and a separate reference page.

Cognitive Effects Of Risperidone In Children With Autism And Irritable Behavior

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Read the article “Cognitive Effects of Risperidone in Children with Autism and Irritable Behavior”, and identify the research questions and/or hypotheses as they are stated. Consider the following questions: What are the variables (sample sizes, population, treatments, etc.)? How was the analysis of variance used in this article (and what type of ANOVA was used)?

Write a two- to three-page paper presenting the information listed below.  In addition, provide a title page and reference page in APA style.  Cite any references made to the article within the body of the paper in APA style. Your paper should begin with an introductory paragraph (including a thesis statement) and end with a concluding paragraph summarizing the major points made in the body of the paper and reaffirming the thesis.

The body of your paper must:

  1. Determine what question(s) the authors are trying to answer by doing this research.
  2. Determine the hypothesis being tested and the concepts that were applied in this process.
  3. Evaluate the article and critique the statistical analysis employed in the study.  Would you have included more and/or different variables?  Explain your answer.
  4. Examine the assumptions and limitations of the statistical study.  What would you have done differently in this case?  Explain your answer.
  5. Identify how the authors applied statistical testing to the problem.
  6. Interpret the findings of the author(s) using statistical concepts.

Access the Critical Thinking Community (Links to an external site.) website for tips on how to formulate your thoughts and discussion of these questions in a logical and meaningful manner.

Writing the Article Critique
The Assignment:

  1. Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  4. Must include a separate reference page formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Evaluation Of Agency’s Human Resources Management

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As a consultant, you need to develop an in-depth analysis and evaluation of the selected agency’s human resources management system and processes and then provide recommendations for improvement. Therefore, you will conduct interviews with agency representatives and research related academic sources and Websites. The analysis will be read by the VP of Accounts and Client Support as well as by the leaders of the agency for whom you are working.
Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Analyze three to four (3-4) of the major components of the agency’s human resource system, processes, and performance evaluation plan for hiring and retaining a diversified workforce. (Title this section Human Resource Processes.)
  2. Analyze and describe the implications impacting the agency’s current employment trend, growth, and delivery of its products and services. (Title this section Implications of Human Resource Workforce.)
  3. Recommend two to three (2-3) managerial and professional skills and competencies required to improve the agency’s workforce by explaining each recommendation, providing reasons each recommendation would bring about improvement, providing two to three (2-3) ways the agency could implement programs in preparation for those skills not visible within the agency’s workforce as a method of promotion and advancement for current employees. (Title this section Succession Planning for Human Resource Management.)
  4. Describe the consultant position you are performing by (a) giving it a title; (b) explaining two to three (2-3) major specifications required of the job and how each will be measured in a performance evaluation; and by (c) explaining two to three (2-3) ways this position will be used within the various departments of the agency and for meeting the specific goals / objectives of the agency. (This job description will be provided to the Agency Director who has requested it. As a resource, you are to use the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, located at http://www.occupationalinfo.org/ and published by the U. S. Department of Labor located at www.usajobs.gov. (Title this section Job Analysis and Design.)
  5. Provide proof of one to two (1-2) interviews submitting the completed interview form with a list of questions for and responses from each interviewee. (Put this in the Appendix under Interview Forms.)
  6. Provide four to five (4-5) relevant and credible outside resources that support the content of this assignment. (Include no more than one (1) non-government Website.)

Inferential Statistics Article Critique

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Read the article “Differential effects of a body image exposure session on smoking urge between physically active and sedentary female smokers,”and identify the research questions and/or hypotheses as they are stated. Consider the following questions: What are the variables (sample sizes, population, treatments, etc.)?  What are the inferential statistics used in this article?  Were the proper steps of hypothesis testing followed?

Write a two- to three-page paper presenting the information listed below. Include a title page and reference page in APA style.  Cite any references made to the article within the body of the paper in APA style. Your paper should begin with an introductory paragraph (including a thesis statement) and end with a concluding paragraph summarizing the major points made in the body of the paper and reaffirming the thesis.  When writing the article critique, your paper must:

  1. Determine what question(s) the authors are trying to answer by doing this research
  2. Determine the hypothesis being tested and the concepts that were applied in this process.
  3. Evaluate the article and critique the statistical analysis employed in the study.
    • Would you have included more and/or different variables? Explain your answer.
  4. Examine the assumptions and limitations of the statistical study.
    • What would you have done differently in this case? Why?
  5. Identify how the authors applied statistical testing to the problem.
  6. Interpret the findings of the author(s) using statistical concepts.

You may access the Critical Thinking Community (Links to an external site.) website for tips on how to formulate your thoughts and discussion of these questions in a logical and meaningful manner.
Writing the Article Critique
The Assignment:

  1. Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  4. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Communicating Negative News

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Select one of the following scenarios at the end of Chapter 11 in Business Communication Today.

  1. 11‐36

Write a 100‐250‐word e‐mail responding to the scenario. Incorporate the conventions related to delivering negative news in an indirect manner by including the following:

  1. Buffer statement
  2. Reasons for the situation or decision
  3. Negative news
  4. Additional information
  5. Respectful closing

Follow the guidelines for composing professional e‐mail, including the following a subject line length appropriate for the genre and the content of the message.

11-36. Message Strategies: Rejecting Suggestions and Pro-posals [LO-5] Imagine that you are the president of a student club or some other campus group that is unaffiliated with any larger national or international organization. (It can be any type of organization—recreational, charitable, academic, cultural, professional, or social—but try to use a real organization, even if you aren’t a member.) You’ve just received a message from someone who is the president of a similar club in another col-lege or university, proposing to form a national organizational structure. Her proposal has some appealing aspects, includ-ing unified branding and recruiting, the opportunity to share best practices, and the chance to socialize with and learn from like-minded students across the country. However, after talking it over with some of your members, you decide it’s not right for you. You believe that the time, trouble, and costs of being part of a national organization would outweigh the benefits it could offer.

Building For The Future

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With identifying marketing techniques, personal branding and created a SWOT Analysis. Now it’s time to use all of these concepts in a “real world” scenario.

Please develop a marketing plan for a healthcare facility that was recently cited by the OIG (Office of Inspector General), or has been investigated by a journalist (eg., newspaper article, journal). The marketing plan must include a cover page, reference page and must be completed using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Please answer the following items in your marketing plan:

  1. Organizational Summary – Explain why the company is in trouble
  2. Analysis of the External Environment – (Public perception, economy)
  3. Threats and Opportunities                                                          
  4. Marketing Goals and Objectives                                    
  5. The Target Market
  6. Competition – List possible competitors                                               
  7. Marketing Strategy                                                           
  8. Action Programs (Marketing tactics)
  9. Budgets – How much money do you think this would cost?

Many polynomial equations can be solved quite simply when the first step consists of factoring.

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Many polynomial equations can be solved quite simply when the first step consists of factoring. Factoring is an essential skill to be mastered in an algebra course. While there are a number of different techniques that can be used to factor polynomial functions of all types, for our purposes we are going to focus on factoring quadratic polynomials of the form ax² + bx + c. A number of different methods have been introduced to help students find the factors of quadratic polynomials. Some such methods of factoring ax² + bx + c are Factoring by Grouping, Box Method, Star Method/Diamond Method/X-method, and Tic-Tac-Toe Method.

Respond

  1. Research one of the methods listed above or another method of your choice for factoring trinomials of the form ax² + bx + c.
  2. Download and open the Factoring Trinomials Guide template [DOWNLOAD] provided.
  3. State the method you are using and explain the process of factoring a trinomial in words, modeling the process by using examples that contain all the steps to factor the trinomial.
    • Note: A student who has little knowledge of factoring should be able to follow your steps in order to factor any trinomial using the explanation you provide.
    • Your guide must include a minimum of two examples of factoring trinomials using your chosen method.
    • At least one of your examples must include a trinomial of the form ax² + bx + c, with a > 1 (e.g. 4x² – 15x – 25, or 2x² + 11x + 5).
  4. Verify that your factors are correct by expanding the expression, combining like terms, and comparing to the initial trinomial.
  5. Make sure to cite the sources you used for researching your preferred method.
  6. Submit your completed template to the discussion forum.

Organization Structure Analysis

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Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that addresses the following:

a) Describe an effective organization’s management structure according to the content provided.

b) Compare this structure with that of your organization.

c) Identify change management structures and procedures in place to face challenges that inevitably occur.

d) What procedures would your organization follow if, for instance, a key figure such as the CEO, CFO, etc. should announce his/her resignation? What would you do differently?

e) Identify at least three challenges presented by the 2010 Health Reform Bill and how your organization has or should address them.

2) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

3) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Workplace Law Scenario Analysis

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Write a 750-1,000 word paper in which you review public policy and how it affects employment. Address the following scenarios:

Scenario 1: Nurse Deb was due for her annual flu vaccination as mandated by her hospital’s policy. Nurse Deb is a big supporter of the antivaccination movement and refused to obtain her annual flu vaccination. Upon notice that nurse Deb did not obtain the vaccination, the nurse manager fired Nurse Deb. Nurse Deb has decide to file a wrongful termination suit. As the director of nursing, how would you handle this situation?

  1. What evidence does Nurse Deb have that could help her win the case?
  2. What law protects the hospital’s mandated vaccination procedures?
  3. How concerned should the hospital be if the lawsuit is a success?

Scenario 2: Joe Gomez worked as a plant operations specialist at Premier Hospital. While Joe’s manager was working on the HVAC system that protects patients from harmful viruses and bacteria, he noticed that he was not using OSHA-approved filters. Joe felt that it was important to report this to the compliance officer. The day following his report, Joe was fired by his manager. As the CEO of Premier Hospital, how would you handle the situation?

  1. How concerned should you be about the termination of Joe?
  2. What legal principles are involved?
  3. If Joe was a member of the local employee services union, does this make the termination different?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.