Category: Essays

Discussion Points

1. Do some Internet research on Chevron’s use of seismic imaging technology. Briefly explain how it works and how it has helped Chevron discover new oil and gas reservoirs. C6-7

2. Do some Internet research on security vulnerabilities associated with SCADA and digital industrial control systems. Summarize the major security concerns associated with these systems and steps than can be taken to enhance their security.

3. Discuss the pros and cons of moving enterprise-wide applications that have traditionally been supported on premises to the cloud.

4. Do some Internet research on identify management and single sign on systems. Briefly explain how these work and why they are important in business intranets and extranets.

5. Why is it increasing most important for a CIO or IT executive who oversees geographically distributed enterprise networks to be business literate?

ANSWER should be in 250 words at least and 5 questions should be answered in apa format

How the Constitution protects individual and group rights?

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Explain why the separation of powers and the system of checks and balances are important for our democracy. Provide recent, real-world examples of the separation of powers and checks/balances in action

Write a 525- to 700-word response that addresses the following prompts:

Define statistics with citation and reference.
Contrast quantitative data and qualitative data with citation and reference.
Describe the levels of data measurement.
Describe the role of statistics in business decision-making.
Provide at least two business research questions, or problem situations, in which statistics was used or could be used.

Copy and paste the five prompts above into a Microsoft® Word document and write a response below each prompt. Add an APA title page to your document. Use APA quotation, citation, and reference format for all sources used.

Labor in colonial America was scarce. Explain the development of using slaves for labor in the colonies. Below are some of the items you may include:

The development of using slaves for labor
Changes, problems, and issues with slave labor
Unintended consequences of using slave labor

Remember that you are the Human Resources Manager for Epic Health Solutions. It is now important to pay the new Claims Supervisor position competitively, provide fair benefits, and state (according to labor relations laws) whether or not the position would be in a labor union.

In a 2-3 page report, prepared in APA format with at least two credible references, do the following:

Explain what job evaluation method you are going to use to determine the worth of this position.
Discuss why it’s important to take a fair approach to creating a salary and benefits package.
Describe what you would consider to be unethical and what are you doing to ensure that the company is upholding ethical practices when creating salary offerings.
Describe what your recommended salary and benefits package is going to be and if you recommend any incentives or bonus plans.
Finish your report by stating if this job is eligible to be in the union. Explain why or why not.
Include your APA formatted reference page with your 2 credible sources.

*A note about credible sources: Credible sources are reliable, accurate, and trustworthy. These sources are written by authors respected in their fields of study. You want to identify sources where the author of the article is listed, if they’ve referenced other information, the sources should be cited so that you can check for the accuracy of and support what they have written. Wikipedia is not considered a credible source. For more information on credible sources, please visit the Rasmussen Online Library

Referencing the Ockham Technologies: Living on the Razor’s Edge case study, write a 5-7 page paper in

which you do the following:

1. Determine the best funding alternative for Ockham Technologies and how it will affect the formation of the Board of Directors (look at Resource Dependency Theory to understand how the rationale as to how to select members for a Board of Directors/Advisors).

2. Discuss how would you, as Jim Triandiflou, handle the increasing tension between yourself and Mike Meisenheimer.

3. Determine if Ockham should outsource its system-development efforts, and if so, to which company, and if not, how it should it complete development of the system for IBM

What are the measurement focus and basis of accounting of governmental funds? What is the traditional rationale for basis of accounting (used in governmental fund statements) as opposed to, for example, a full-accrual basis?

Please include one in text citation in APA format. Don’t forget to cite it again including the link where you found the information at the end of the assignment

page assignment due by Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016

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In this module, you have revisited those problem statements, identified key stakeholders related to a specific problem, and determined essential questions that you will ask stakeholders in order to inform a positive change. You have considered how you must identify, inform, and involve many stakeholders in any plan to effect a positive change. Although many individuals have the ability to identify problems, leaders in education are those who take action to improve situations or solve problems.

For this Assignment, you will apply these skills to address a problem related to the case study you have been exploring throughout the course (case study and other supporting docs are attached below). What problems have you and your colleagues identified as you have explored the case study?

Select one of those problems that you would like to investigate further in order to effect a positive change. Assume the role of the leader planning the positive change related to the problem you identify and consider the steps you might take, and how they might inform an action plan for change. Then, download the “Action Plan Template” attached below. Use the template as a guide to assist and organize the different items that you need to investigate in order to move the plan for change in a positive direction.

Submit a 2- to 3-page paper in which you identify the change you would like to implement and explain the plan you would use to bring about the change. Be sure to address all the topics outlined in the template: goals, actions, time frame, stakeholders, and an evaluation strategy. Don’t forget to use the correct form of heading. Also, verify your font and cover sheet. Support your reasons for the items (except for problem statement) from the literature.

HEADINGS:

Problem Statement

Goals

Actions

Time Frame

Stakeholders

Evaluation Strategy.

Also include relevant resources that you have located. Note the strategies you, as a leader in education, would take to facilitate change related to the problem you identified. Explain your rationale for the strategy you are proposing.

Abnormal Psychology and Attitudes toward Mental Illness

People’s attitudes and beliefs toward mental illness are not always accurate or positive. A person’s attitude towards mental illness influences how he or she interacts and shows sympathy or support towards people with mental disorders.

People’s attitudes and beliefs can also influence how the individual suffering with a disorder feels about his or herself and perceives personal problems and psychological distress, such as one’s level of comfort to confide in other people about his or her symptoms or difficulties.

Many people have a physical illness, such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes; however, people tend to believe that physical illness is something out of the individual’s control, which releases the individual from the blame for his or her own illness. Positive beliefs about mental illness are likely to result in more supportive and inclusive behaviors, such as being willing to hire a person with a physical illness. Positive attitudes allow individuals with a physical illness a level of acceptance and freedom to reach out for help because they do not feel ashamed for their illness compared to illnesses that are viewed by society as a personal weakness.

There are misconceptions surrounding mental illnesses, which have multiple consequences for an individual suffering with a mental disorder and society. People may think that they know what mental illness is, but do not fully understand its level of impairment and debilitating effects for everyday living. People may believe that there is no hope or a successful treatment available for those suffering with a mental illness. Misconceptions surrounding mental illness are that people bring on their own problems, are weak, lack self-discipline, have “gone mad,” or that mental illness is not a real disease.

Misconceptions about mental illnesses fuel social stigmas (how people are labeled). If the greater society labels people with mental illness as being weak or at fault for their own illness, it can result in them being treated unfairly, shunned, or even oppressed by the society in which they live. People in society can exclude those with mental illness from social activities, avoid them, or overlook them for a job position, thus limiting their career opportunities and opportunities for social relationships. Because people with a mental illness can be fearful of being made to feel ashamed or excluded from society, it can influence whether the individual reaches out for help or continues with treatment or therapy.

In general, although in America people have begun to believe that mental illnesses can be treated and that people with a disorder can learn to live a normal life, this belief has not transpired into positive attitudes towards mental illness (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). In America, one study found that people are more likely to view mental illness and other behavioral problems as being a personal weakness rather than a real health problem. People are more comfortable if a person with mental illness is living next door or is a coworker, and less comfortable having any close relationship with an individual (e.g., a teacher or romantic relationship) with mental illness (Mental Health America, 2013).

References:

Mental Health America. (2013). Public understanding and comfort with mental illnesses still lag behind other major diseases. Retrieved from http://www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=FD502854-1372-4D20-C89C30F0DEE68035

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Association of County Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Directors, National Institute of Mental Health, the Carter Center Mental Health Program. (2012). Attitudes toward mental illness: Results from the behavioral risk factor surveillance system. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/hrqol/Mental_Health_Reports/pdf/BRFSS_Full%20Report.pdf

Part 1: Review the following sources in addition to this week’s assigned Reading:

Maschio, J. (2014). Mental illness and common perceptions. [Video]. Unpublished.
National Institute of Health. (2002). Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness. World Psychiatry, 1 (1), 16–20. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1489832/pdf/wpa010016.pdf

Part 2: Interview three people by asking them the following questions:

What is mental illness?
Can people with mental illness be helped?
Are people with mental illness dangerous to society?
Can people with mental illness “snap out” of it?

Part 3: Using the Unit 1 Learning Activity Template, summarize your findings of their responses in 2–3 paragraphs.

Last, referring to the assigned Reading; explain in 1–2 paragraphs whether you believe that the interviewees’ attitudes represent what the greater society believes about mental illness.

Submitting Your Learning Activity

Referring to the assigned Reading and videos, complete the Unit 1 Learning Activity Template. Complete the Assignment in 1–2 pages, using APA writing style, and save it in a location with your first and last name in the title. When you are ready to submit it, go to the Dropbox and complete the steps below

THEME ONE: What is the manager’s perspective of leadership? How does it differ from the leader’s perspective? Managers focus on process, procedure, and implementation of the organization’s purpose. Their perspective is on getting the job done and keeping stability. The leader is about change and moving the people toward the vision. The area of overlap comes in terms of the need to use “soft or people skills” to get their job done yet even there a difference in perspective is seen. The manager motivates while the leader empowers.

Role of manager when leading (e.g. teams and problem solving)
Communication skills especially when implementing change. Rapidity in the 21st century should be emphasized.
Keeping employees motivated towards getting the tasks done in a timely, efficient and quality driven way. (challenge in the 21st century)

THEME TWO:

Assume that you are the manager of the northern branch of the Laurel City bowling alleys. The owner, Jill Espy, has 4 other bowling alleys around town. As an example, the average employee assigned to the concession stand of all the Laurel City bowling alleys lasts about 3 years. However, in your branch, the average employee lasts only 8 months. Jill is concerned about this significant discrepancy and wants to know your explanation for the difference, and what you can do to correct the problem. Training new employees is costly to the company, and this high level of employee turnover is costing her money that could be better spent elsewhere.

You have tried talking with your current concession staff and have learned that pay and scheduling may have some effect on the turnover rate. However, one person indicated that many of them do not know how to handle difficult customers. This can make them not want to come to work.

Questions—From your reading and consideration of this week’s materials (for ex., for a manager’s need to guide his/her employees toward accomplishing key goals), how would you as the manager work to solve the problem described above ?

In your response, please consider and address (*within the indicated length guideline) such Management concepts/theories as Motivation techniques, effective communication, guiding work groups & teams, mentoring, and other concepts or ideas from your reading to develop a positive “solution” to this problem. In the process of preparing your response, you should feel free to think “outside of the box” (so to speak). In doing this, students could consider resources that would typically be available to the manager that might be helpful in this process (including resources within the organization and perhaps some potential resources outside of it).

THEME THREE:

In the article that follows (provided by the Course Developers) as well as in several of the Week 7 materials, the balanced score card is discussed. (For ex., see http://www.tutorialspoint.com/management_concepts/the_balanced_scorecard.htm )

You are the manager of the northern branch of the Laurel City bowling alleys. The owner, Jill Espy, has 4 other bowling alleys around town. The average employee assigned to the concession stands of all the Laurel City bowling alleys lasts 3 years. However, in your branch the average employee lasts only 8 months. Jill is concerned about this huge discrepancy and wants to know your explanation for the difference, and what you can do to correct the problem. Training new employees is costly to the company, and this high turnover is costing her money that could be better spent elsewhere.

Questions—

In your response, please explain/discuss how the use of a balanced score card perspective could help the manager to measure and possibly improve his/her concerns/problems with the high level of employee turnover. In your response, you should also try to be reasonably specific in your comments as you think about the manager’s problem(s) using the balanced scorecard framework, and how using this perspective can potentially effectively address (or “fix) the employee turnover problem that the manager has in the branch.

More specifically, for the Management function of control, please consider the perspective of a manager seeking to effectively control the work-related activities of a group of employees from a distance. For example, this could be for a “virtual” organization that does not have standard physical locations (such as a large office building where most/all of the employees would work). As you consider the relevant Week 7 materials and any outside sources that you choose to identify/use, please address the following concern. are a significant distance away from the manager (for ex., in Europe & the manager is in the U.S.) ?That is, how could a manager be assured of and effectively measure the work that is performed when the employees involved