Ashford university – bus 681 compensation and benefits – week 6 dbs

DiscussionsTo participate in the following discussions, go to this week’sÿDiscussionÿlink in the left navigation.
AssignmentTo complete the following assignment, go to this week’sÿAssignmentÿlink in the left navigation.ÿ

Final Project
A Final Project is the last class session.ÿÿThe Final Project will contribute 30% to the course grade.
With instructor approval, students will select an organization that either has or is experiencing challenges with its compensation and benefit system.ÿ The student will provided a brief historical view of the organization, an assessment of their current challenge, a review of other organizations who had a similar situation and the strategy they devised to address the issue, theories and strategies that should be contemplated to address the situation and, finally, a recommendation to management on how to address/resolve the situation.ÿ Importantly, the student should ensure any recommendations are based on solid research and analysis and reflect a comprehensive solution to the problem.
The research paper should integrate items discussed in class, textbook material, and additional information gathered from secondary or primary sources.ÿ A minimum of eight credible sources (other than the course textbook) should be used to develop your final project paper.ÿ Research topics must be reviewed in advance with the instructor.ÿ
Writing the Compensation and Benefits PaperThese papers are to reflect the current “state of the art” in the area and should reflect both academic and professional (practical) orientations. Your final paper should be eight- to ten- double-spaced pages in length (exclusive of Appendix, References, Exhibits, etc.) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. This final paper should review the available research, discuss the implications of that research for the topic area, and provide conclusions. The paper should be organized into the following areas:

Introduction: The area of research should be described and the purpose of the research. That is, describe the topic area in terms of (1) its relationship the topic and (2) what you want to be able to contribute to the training literature by writing this paper. Your introduction must include a succinct thesis statement.
Review of the literature: Organize the literature into logical streams of thought related to your topic area. Within each of these areas summarize what the literature has to say. Be sure to indicate in your discussion whether the information is based on empirical data or analysis of the author.
Implications of the literature: Again, organize the implications of the literature in a manner that logically builds the case for your conclusions (which you will present in the next section). For each of your implications be sure to reference the literature related to that implication. Be sure to indicate whether the implication is one that has already been made in the literature or if this is one that is original to you through your own analysis. You should identify in this section important areas related to your topic that are missing from the literature. As appropriate within a business report, it is important to use section headings to organize your key points.ÿ
Conclusions: This is where you tie all the pieces together. Make sure your conclusions are organized in a logical order that synthesizes your major points relative to the purpose of your paper. Be sure that your conclusions are justified and have credible support.ÿ Inspire your audience to think about the practical application of your topic.ÿ Remember, this is the last thing you are leaving with your reader so make the context of your message clear, communicate the impact of your topic, and leave a lasting impression.

Remember, your paper:

Must include a title page according to APA style.
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought and analysis.
Must include section headings to organize your key points clearly.
Must include citations to references that support the assertions made and facts presented in the paper.
Must conclude a conclusion paragraph that ties directly back to your thesis statement.
Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
Must include, on the final page, a Reference List that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.

Carefully review theÿGrading Rubricÿfor the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.ÿ

Phi 103 week 1 dq 1

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Ashford 2: – Week 1 – Discussion
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Your initial discussion thread is on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated..
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Standard ÿÿForm Arguments
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The central tool of logic is the ÿÿargument. Accordingly, constructing good arguments is the central element of ÿÿthis course. Each writing assignment in this course will give you an ÿÿopportunity to construct and improve upon an argument that you will develop as ÿÿthe course progresses. This discussion post allows you to begin the process ÿÿof developing your argument by presenting good reasoning on both sides of an ÿÿissue.ÿ
The requirement for this ÿÿdiscussion is a minimum of four posts on four separate days, including at ÿÿleast two substantive responses to peers. The total combined word count for ÿÿall of your posts for this discussion, counted together, should be at least ÿÿ400 words. Answer all the questions in the prompt, and read any resources ÿÿthat are required to complete the discussion properly. In order to satisfy ÿÿthe posting requirements for the week, complete your initial post by Day 3 ÿÿ(Thursday) and your other posts by Day 7 (Monday). We recommend that you ÿÿget into the discussion early and spread out your posts over the course of ÿÿthe week. Reply to your classmates and instructor. Attempt to take ÿÿthe conversation further by responding substantively to the replies that ÿÿothers make to you as well. Keep the discussion on target, and analyze things ÿÿin as much detail as you can.
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Prepare: To prepare for this discussion, make sure to read the ÿÿassigned chapters of the primary text and to review the required resources, ÿÿincluding the videos about arguments (in the ?Lectures? link on the left). ÿÿBefore responding to the prompt, make sure as well to participate in the ÿÿinteractive scenario at the top of this page titled The Raise to gain more appreciation of the importance of ÿÿconstructing good arguments in life.
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Reflect: Choose a topic from the PHI103 Final Paper ÿÿOptions ÿlist. It should be a topic ÿÿthat you find interesting, but also for which you will be able defend a ÿÿposition with careful logical reasoning. Construct the strongest argument ÿÿthat you can on each side of the issue. Strengthen your arguments by ÿÿcontemplating possible objections to each ÿargument, and revise your ÿÿarguments in light of the objections. Continue this process until you feel ÿÿthat your arguments for each side are as convincing as you can possibly make ÿÿthem.ÿ
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Write: Present your two arguments (one on each side of the issue) ÿÿin standard form (with each premise and conclusion on a separate line) ÿÿon the topic you selected from the PHI103 Final Paper ÿÿOptions list. The two arguments should ÿÿdefend different positions on the topic. For example, if your topic was the ÿÿexistence of Santa Claus, then you would present one argument for the claim ÿÿthat Santa Claus does exist and another argument that Santa Claus does not ÿÿexist. The premises of each argument will present reasons for thinking that ÿÿthe conclusion is true.ÿ
Here is an example of what an ÿÿargument in standard form looks like:Premise 1: If Santa Claus exists, then he lives at the North Pole.Premise 2: No one can live at the North Pole.Conclusion: Santa Claus does not exist.
For each argument, provide a brief ÿÿexplanation of the strengths and weaknesses of the argument. You might ÿÿexplain whether the argument is inductive or deductive, or you might provide ÿÿa diagram of the argument. Think about how the two arguments compare to each ÿÿother. Is one better than the other? If so, what makes that one better? Is ÿÿeach a fair presentation of what someone taking that position would say? Are ÿÿthe premises reasonable? How might each argument be made better?
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Guided Response: Read the arguments presented by your classmates, and ÿÿanalyze the reasoning that they have presented. Whether you agree with their ÿÿposition or not, see if you can help them to improve their arguments. In ÿÿparticular, point out any respect in which a reasonable person might disagree ÿÿwith the truth of their premises or with the strength of their reasoning. ÿÿConsider addressing the following questions: Did your classmate present a ÿÿconvincing argument? Why, or why not? Which part of the argument might ÿÿsomeone dispute (e.g., premise, conclusion, structure, etc.)? How might the ÿÿargument be strengthened? Make sure that your posts for the week include at ÿÿleast two substantive responses to classmates.
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Career assessment | English homework help

Holland Career Assessment Tool Instructions

You will complete the Holland Career Assessment tool, read supportive materials, and gain an understanding of the basic premise and components of the tool. You will obtain your own Holland type and identify work environments and careers that are compatible to your type, and analyze these results.

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1.ÿ View the briefÿPowerPointÿon the Holland Career Assessment Tool
2.ÿ After viewing the Holland Tool PowerPoint, use the following link to complete theÿHolland Tool quiz, Rogue Community College.ÿ Keep in mind:

There are no right or wrong answers, just reply honestly and use the first thought that comes to mind.
If the results of the Holland quiz do not ring true, then use the descriptions in the links below to choose the three Holland types that best reflect your interests, skills and personality, to determine your “best fit” type.
Use either the three letter code from your Holland Quiz results or your “best fit” type to complete the matching activity and guiding questions.

3.ÿ Next, read the material that describes Holland personality types and work preferences from the 2 links below. Review characteristics and related occupations in descriptions for your three letters of your Holland type.
4. Then, briefly review the descriptions for those that differ from your type results. For example, if you are Social (S), Artistic (A), and Enterprising (E), look at Conventional (C) Investigative (I) or Realistic (R) occupations
Holland types: Descriptions and Related Occupations:
Preparation:Before participating on the discussion board, please complete the following:
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Next, locate occupations that match your specific type:

Go to the link:ÿBrowsing Interests/Holland Codes/Career Matching, O*NET online.ÿ Under ?Interest?, click on the type thatÿmatches the first letter of you Holland codeÿ(i.e. Realistic,ÿR, Social,ÿSÿetc).ÿ The first letter is considered your dominant type.ÿ A listing of jobs/ careers will appear that match your dominant type.
Choose Job Zone 4ÿfrom the drop down box the top of the listing. This will filter the list for jobs/careers that are commensurate with a 2- 4 year college degree (which is you!).ÿÿ Look over the matching jobs and careers that are identified. Click on the jobs to review the descriptions.

a. Note: You may also wish to review job zone 5 which identifies jobs that correspond to jobs/careers that generally require masters or PH d degrees.

Then, try selecting the second and third letters of your code into the dropdown boxes at the top of the page that correspond to job zone 4.ÿThe list will likely change slightly. Review those job titles to compare if those options are a better match for you.ÿ
Choose three jobs/careersÿthat interest you the most. They may be based upon one or two, or three letters of your Holland code. That is fine. If you still cannot locate three jobs, try reversing the letters in your Holland type and enter them. — For example, if you are SAE, (Social, Artistic, and Enterprising) try typing in EAS (Enterprising, Artistic, and Social). Because the first letter is considered the dominant trait, different occupations may be identified.
Write down the three jobs/occupational areas that interest you the most.

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Now complete the following:

Write your Holland type results, and the three occupations you identified via the Matching Assistant exercise.
Are you surprised by Your Holland type results? Does your type reflect your personality and interests? Can you picture yourself being satisfied and/or motivated to work in the occupations you identified as compatible with your type?
Why do you think it is helpful to conduct an inventory of your interests prior to pursuing a job or career change?
Why do you think it is also important to also understand what you don?t like to do? Think about the descriptions of the Holland types that were different from yours. Would you be satisfied and/or motivated to work in the jobs that are listed for those opposite types?

Based on the guiding questions above, write a response, of 1-2 paragraphs, that clearly answers the questions above.ÿ

Mis500 assessment 2 part a : group report & assessment 2 part b:

MIS500-Assessment-2-Group-Report-and-Group-Presentation
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Task Summary
In groups of no more than three (3) you are to act as consultants hired by the company the case study is based on, to create an information system for your client.
Part A: In response to the case study provided, your group will produce a report explaining the information system plan you develop for your client. The report should be no more than 3000 words.
Part B: Your group will present your ideas to the class (face-to-face students) or submit a video presentation (online students).
Task Instructions
? Form groups of no more than 3 members.
Part A Group report
1. Fibre Fashion ? Case Study
To complete this assessment task you are required to design an information system for Fibre Fashion to assist with their business. You have discussed Porter?s Value Chain in class and you should understand the Primary and support activities within businesses. For this assessment you need to concentrate on Marketing and Sales only.
2. Watch the case study video about Fibre Fashion (link below). This video will allow you to understand the business and where you, as consultants, can add value by improving their information systems in marketing and sales.
3. Fibre Fashion can also be found online at https://www. fibrefashion. com. au/ and on Instagram at https://www. instagram. com/fibre_fashion_agency/
4. For further details about current information systems of Fibre Fashion, please see the Assessment 2 Database document and the OneBrands Fibre Sales Figures Contacts spreadsheet in the Assessment 2 area of Blackboard.
5. Based on the information provided as well as your own research (reading!) into information systems for SMEs (small to medium enterprise), write a report for Fibre Fashion to assist with their marketing and sales.
Structure of the report
Please structure the group report as follows:
? Title page
? Introduction
? Background to the issue you plan to solve (e.g. the excel spreadsheet is inefficient). Identify a research question
? Research the issue and present a literature review
? Analysis of the literature including other examples
? Recommended Solution ? explain the information system and how it will assist the business. You may use visuals to represent your ideas
? Conclusion
? References (quality and correct method of presentation. You must have a minimum of 15 references
? Appendices should include: ?scrum? meeting minutes
Scrum meeting notes
During the Trimester you will hold scrum meetings in your groups (in class or online in a discussion thread). Each group has five minutes to state what they have done and what they plan to do in the next week (each person in the group is required to speak every week). Any issues can be addressed in this time and groups are required to take minutes and update their status every scrum meeting. These meeting minutes then need to be attached to the report as an appendix.
PART B Presentation
Your group is required to present your final idea for the business in a ten (10) minute presentation pitched as though your lecturer is the client and you are selling the idea of your information system. Every group member must present a minimum of 2.5 minutes with an overall maximum of six slides (plus a reference list).
The presentation is ten (10) minutes with an additional five (5) minutes for questions. Online students will be asked questions via a discussion board.
ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND THE PRESENTATION. Special consideration (SC) must be sought if you are unable to attend. If you do not attend you will not receive any marks for this part of the assignment (unless SC is approved).
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing here http://library. Laureate .net. au/research_skills/referencing
Submission Instructions
Submit your group report via the Assessment 2 link in the main navigation menu in MIS500: Foundations of Information Systems. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.

CSU Physics Wireless Charging of Electrical Vehicles Discussion

Let?s take a break from all of the ?book learning? and explore the world around you. For these assignments, your writing will be focused on Everyday Physics which will help you connect your Readings to things that have happened in the world around you. In this module, you will look for an article or news story/video that relates to one or more of the following topics:Gauss’ LawElectric fields to one of a variety of charge configurationsThese are pretty broad topics, but a few ideas should spring readily to mind.Provide a substantive reply to at least two of your classmates? posts:CapacitorsHow Capacitors WorCapacitors are essential components in electronic circuits that store electrical energy. They have the “capacity” to store and release electrons, similar to a battery. The relationship between capacitors and Gauss’s law lies in understanding the electric field distribution within capacitors.According to the textbook, Guass? law relates the electric field at points on a (closed) Gaussian surface to the net charge enclosed by that surface. In the case of a capacitor, when it is connected to a battery, electrons accumulate on one plate of the capacitor, creating a negative charge. Simultaneously, the other plate loses electrons, resulting in a positive charge. This charge distribution creates an electric field between the plates, which is perpendicular to the surface of the plates.The electric field between the plates of a capacitor is uniform, and its strength is directly related to the charge stored on the plates. Gauss’s law helps in understanding and calculating the electric field distribution within the capacitor. By analyzing the charge distribution and the electric field, engineers can design capacitors with specific capacitance values and voltage ratings for various applications.The article mentioned different types of capacitors used in various electronic devices. For instance, ceramic capacitors are used in high-frequency applications such as antennas, X-ray machines, and MRI machines, while supercapacitors are employed to power electric and hybrid cars. Understanding the behavior of capacitors and their charge storage capacity is crucial in choosing the appropriate type for a specific application.In everyday life, capacitors are widely used in numerous devices and systems. They are found in electronic devices like computers, smartphones, and televisions. Capacitors play a crucial role in power supply units, voltage regulation, noise filtering, and signal coupling. Additionally, they are used in flash photography, where a capacitor rapidly releases its stored energy to produce a bright flash of light.Overall, capacitors are vital components in modern electronics, and their behavior is intricately connected to Gauss’s law. Understanding the electric field distribution and charge storage within capacitors allows engineers to design efficient and reliable electronic systems that we use in our everyday lives.Hello everyone,Lightning RodAs my link says I will be discussing the electric field around lightning rods. Lightning rods are made to protect buildings from lightning strikes as lightning can easily harm people. Lightning is usually attracted to objects of higher elevation, like trees as seen in sample problem 23.4.1 where a tree is struck by lightning because the water created a path of least resistance to the tree. However, lightning rods work by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical discharge. Gauss’s law can be applied to our understanding of the electric field that surrounds the lightning rod. Designs for lightning rods are very similar to that of figure 23.21 in the textbook. Gauss’s law states that the electric flux through any closed surface is proportional to the net charge enclosed by that surface. With this understanding we can deduce that when a thundercloud carries an excess of negative charge, it induces a positive charge on the ground or nearby objects which leads to an intense electric field between the clouds and any objects. The pointed shape of the lightning rod helps concentrating the electric field lines within its vicinity. Because of said pointed shape the lightning rod is stronger than any surrounding object. The electric field strength being high around the tip of the lightning rod enhances the chances of a lightning strike being attracted to said rod than the structure being protected by the lightning rod. By providing a preferred path for the lightning discharge, the lightning rod helps to protect the structure by directing the electric current safely to the ground, preventing damage to the building’s electrical systems, minimizing the risk of fire or structural damage, and finally reducing the potential harm to people inside the structure. 

Connection between reintregrative shaming and restor

W 7 A What is the relationship or connection between reintregrative shaming and restorative justice?This does not require APA formatting but will require citations and references in APA formatting. (Just ONLY 1 paragraph to the above)
W 7 D Qÿÿÿ Discuss the impact of state intervention of offenders and how the labeling theory is applied of the Lilly Text.
ÿÿÿ ÿÿÿÿ ÿÿW 7 D Q 2 Is labeling theory even a theory? Defend your answer. ÿÿÿ ÿÿÿ ÿÿÿ
(Just ONLY 1 paragraph to the above) S Jw 7 #1 According to Lilly,(2011) Labeling theory’s second major proposition is that state intervention through the justice system causes stable or career criminality. It’s first response according to Lilly,(2011) had no effects making the perspective irrelevant as a theory of criminal behavior.ÿ What I take from reading is that a lot of the labeling theory is based on a bias.ÿ Someone thinking that certain factors make it more likely that someone will commit crime even after serving time. But as the reading goes on it talks about how state intervention can be a criminogenic risk factor- something that contributes the continuing or criminal behavior.ÿ I believe that any risk factor can lead to a life of crime but also how someone actually handles their choices of which road they will take.
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T AW 7 D 1Labeling theory?s second major proposition in the criminal justice system is state intervention (Lilly, Cullen, and Ball, 2011, pg. 149). As many critics have found that often criminal delinquency starts for people far before they have a criminal history and are place in the criminal justice system, but rather it starts from where an individual grows up and their surroundings. It is said that the state intervention really has no effect on individuals at all, because no matter how the state intervenes or what they do, criminals are more so influenced by social forces than the state itself (Lilly, Cullen, and Ball, 2011, pg. 149). This basically means that labeling theory placed by state intervention has no way to change whether an individual becomes a criminal or not, it only is a reaction to criminal involvement. Labeling theory can really only work in cases where an individual has something to lose because of the label, if it is merely just a slap on the wrist and has no effect on their daily lives, then most likely that state intervention has no real outcome. Overall, I think that labeling theory controlled by the state, does not always have a real benefit. It does not stop an individual from becoming a criminal and it only stops the criminal in cases where they actually have something to lose by commiting the crime. If the criminal feels they have nothing to lose by participating in a certain crime, than labeling theory will not work. ÿ(Just only a shot response to the above) S Jw 7 #2
Labeling Theory as all theories go are opinions.ÿ Someone’s thoughts on why or how something affects things in life. Are theories tested yes and so are facts but it’s the result of a fact that makes it a fact.ÿ Theories try to explain why a person acts a certain way or what effects the reasons why people choose to live a life of crime or a crime free life.ÿ Labeling theory is trying to find out whether a label makes a person more apt to become a criminal if labeled a criminal or if they will not become one based on that label.
(Just only a shot response to the above) T AW 7 D Q 2I think it is very difficult to say whether labeling theory is a theory or not. Some people might argue that it is merely an observation. Though, isn?t that the idea of the word theory anyways? Every theory is basically an observation that experts made and experimented on to either prove itself or not. I think we have to look at the facts of the labeling theory, it was repeatedly discussed how that by putting a label on an individual it may influence them on whether to keep committing crimes or not. This theory was tested many times and continuously it was shown that by labeling an individual as a criminal the likelihood of their recidivism was much higher than individuals with no label placed on them (Lilly, Cullen, and Ball, 2011, pgs. 150-151). Therefore, I believe the facts point to the labeling theory being a theory because experts made an observation, experimented on it, and proved the theory correct.
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Understanding and managing organizational behavior quiz set 1

1) A significant part of a manager?s job in an organization is to use the tools and techniques developed through organizational behavior research to increase organizational
A) complexity.
B) morale.
C) structure.
D) effectiveness.
2) With self-managed teams, the manager?s new role is to
A) interview and select new team members.
B) provide advice and support as a coach.
C) take responsibility for the team.
D) train new recruits for the team.
3) Once the organization has gathered the necessary resources, the ________ stage begins.
A) input
B) machinery
C) conversion
D) output
4) The ethics of an organization are based on all of the following except
A) strategies.
B) moral rules.
C) values.
D) beliefs.
5) Rick Ward, human resources manager for May and Simmons Company, is developing a new benefits package that can be customized to provide care for unmarried life partners and workers caring for aged parents. Such a program would meet the ________ challenge of managing diversity.
A) fairness
B) performance
C) sensitivity
D) flexibility
6) Which of the following is not true of global differences?
A) Americans have an individualistic orientation toward work.
B) In Europe, the average employee receives from four to six weeks paid vacation a year.
C) Level of performance is the main determinant of promotion across the globe.
D) Japanese people have a collectivist orientation toward work.
7) ________ is the process by which organizations cut costs by laying off managers and workers.
A) Downsizing
B) Outsourcing
C) Strategic planning
D) Corporate empowerment
8) It has been estimated that about ________ of the U.S. workforce today consists of part-time employees.
A) 15 percent
B) 40 percent
C) 30 percent
D) 20 percent
9) According to OB research, which of the following will not characterize organizations in the future?
A) Organizations will maintain a large, full-time labor force.
B) Freelancers will be hired when needed.
C) Part-time employees will not be ?true organizational employees.?
D) Core employees will be highly trained and rewarded.
10) Which of the following was not a problem when Standard Textile Company opened its facility in Linyi, China?
A) Defective custom machine parts
B) The heating system
C) The supply of low-cost labor
D) Polluted water
11) Standard Textile Company?s Chinese employees are not always comfortable
A) learning new techniques.
B) performing their jobs well.
C) taking the initiative.
D) All of the above
12) Experience from research on separated identical twins suggests that approximately ________ percent of the variation in people?s personalities can be attributed to genetic factors.
A) 50
B) 35
C) 65
D) 25
13) It is very important for managers to understand that
A) they need to take into account individual differences in personality.
B) they can change a worker?s personality only with the permission of the worker.
C) a worker who complains a lot probably has personality problems.
D) personality does not affect how people perform at their jobs.
14) Which one of the following is not one of the big five traits of personality?
A) Neuroticism
B) Interlocution
C) Extraversion
D) Conscientiousness
15) Individuals with an ________ believe that their own actions and behaviors have an impact on what happens to them and their fate.
A) internal locus of control
B) external locus of control
C) extrasensory personality
D) established self-imageÿ
16) Scales used to measure various personality traits are based on
A) trained professionals rating the actions of observed subjects.
B) individuals answering a series of questions about themselves.
C) procedures that are expensive and time consuming.
D) None of the above
17) A person who can correctly determine who is the most proficient member of a work group from a series of comparisons across members is displaying
A) the ability to see relationships.
B) spatial ability.
C) reasoning ability.
D) deductive ability.
18) Cognitive and physical abilities can degenerate or become impaired because of
A) excessive stress.
B) drug abuse.
C) disease.
D) All of the above
19) A person?s thoughts and feelings about the meaning and nature of work itself are called
A) values.
B) emotions.
C) moods.
D) attitudes.
20) Work values are important for understanding and managing organizational behavior because they
A) change from hour to hour and minute to minute.
B) reveal how people feel when they are performing their jobs.
C) reflect what people are trying to achieve through and at work.
D) enable managers to manipulate their workers.
21) Assuming employees will be motivated by more interesting work assumes that ________ work values are important to employees.
A) intrinsic
B) psychological
C) economic
D) extrinsic
22) Which of the following can a manger or organization do to promote positive moods in the workplace?
A) Promoting social interaction
B) Giving praise when it is deserved
C) Providing attractive, comfortable working conditions
D) All of the above
23) Which of the following is true of trust?
A) Trust is an expression of confidence in another person or group that you will not be put at risk, harmed, or injured by their actions.
B) A lack of trust between employees and managers is often symptomatic of more widespread problems.
C) Trust can enhance cooperation.
D) All of the above
24) The facet model forces managers and researchers to recognize that
A) jobs do not affect employees.
B) jobs affect employees in limited ways.
C) jobs affect employees in multiple ways.
D) None of the above
25) Employers? attempts to develop ?family-friendly? policies and benefits are an effort to
A) reduce insurance costs.
B) reduce governmental regulation.
C) appeal to all employees? motivator needs.
D) address an important job facet for many employees.

Critique the theory of self-efficacy using the internal and external

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The Theory of Self-Efficacy Critique
If one has a high level of self-efficacy, they tend to feel they will succeed in their endeavors. According to Albert Bandura, self-efficacy is the belief in one’s ability to plan and carry out the actions required to manage potential occurrences (Bahari et al., 2019). These concepts have an impact on how people feel, act, and think. Self-efficacy affects the goals we set, how we accomplish them and assess our achievement. Our self-belief in our ability to succeed affects how we perceive, behave, and react to our place in society.
Self-efficacy may be developed and affected by experiences and responses, although it is still widely thought to be intrinsic. For instance, mastering experiences can promote a high sense of effectiveness because when we perform a task well, we feel more self-sufficient. However, self-efficacy can be hindered and diminished if a task or challenge is not handled properly. Social influence may also be used to enhance self-efficiency. For instance, witnessing what people who are similar to themselves can do via effort “raises viewers’ notions that they too possess the skills to master parallel activities to succeed,” according to Bandura (Bahari et al., 2019). Social influence has the power to persuade individuals that they have the skills and information needed to succeed. People are able to overcome self-doubt and focus on providing the task at hand with their best effort when they hear verbal praise from others. Moreover, since psychological responses dictate how we react to situations and how we feel emotionally, they substantially impact self-efficacy as well. For instance, how someone perceives their abilities in a certain situation might be influenced by their degree of stress, physical reactions, cognitive factors, and attitudes.
The theory of Self-Efficacy states that people have a self-efficacy belief in a given ability. In this regard, I contend that there is a lack of predictive power in the hypothesis. Besides, it has been discovered that task approaches, learning, and motivation have little to do with self-efficacy. Moreover, I think there is a lack of logical development and coherence in the self-efficacy thesis. For example, how self-efficacy beliefs are formed, or how they affect action needs to be better explained by the theory clearly and consistently. The theory also does not always make sense in relation to other ideas or reality. Self-efficacy theory has been subject to external criticism centered on complexity and real convergence (Toledano et al., 2019). The complexity of the self-efficacy hypothesis has been criticized since the theory does not provide a concise and obvious explanation of the development of self-efficacy beliefs or how they affect behavior. The theory may not also be consistent with facts or with alternative theories.
References
Bahari, G., Scafide, K., Krall, J., Mallinson, R. K., & Weinstein, A. A. (2019). Mediating role of self?efficacy in the relationship between family social support and hypertension self?care behaviours: A cross?sectional study of Saudi men with hypertension.ÿInternational journal of nursing practice,ÿ25(6), e12785.
Toledano-Gonz lez, A., Labajos-Manzanares, T., & Romero-Ayuso, D. (2019). Well-being, self-efficacy and independence in older adults: a randomized trial of occupational therapy.ÿArchives of gerontology and geriatrics,ÿ83, 277-284.
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Internal and External Criticism of Self-Efficacy Theory
ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿSelf-Efficacy theory explains an individual’s belief in their abilities to execute an activity successfully. The theory states that if a person has a strong belief in their ability to perform a task, then that person will be more likely to perform the task with success. Self-efficacy can also be thought of as having a “can do” attitude and having confidence in one’s abilities. During the development of this theory, Bandura wished to examine the factors that contribute to different individual abilities when conducting an activity or a decision (Klassen & Klassen, 2018). The theory of self-efficacy has been criticized for using both internal and external evaluation processes.ÿ
ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ Based on internal criticism, self-efficacy theory has been shown to be very important in determining an individual’s abilities. For example, the theory can be used in nursing to understand a nurse’s strengths and determine the areas they need to improve. In addition, the theory has been clearly defined to its high levels of conceptual clarity. Research by Klassen and Klassen (2018) posited that the concept of self-efficacy theory is clearly defined, which offers limited time for a person to understand their goal. In addition, the theory is supported by adequate empirical support to different studies and supplements on the same. Nonetheless, the theory has been criticized for its risk of confusion regarding confidence and self-esteem. Since the theory of efficacy is used in understanding an individual’s ability, it may hinder the understanding of a person’s self-esteem levels.
ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ The external criticism of the theory focuses on the authenticity of the theory and how genuine the theory is. According to Schweder and Raufelder, D. (2022), the self-efficacy theory is generalized across different demographics. This indicates that many studies have found the theory applicable to different ethnicities and cultural contexts, enhancing its reliability. The theory has also been used in different research fields, such as education and nursing, explaining the different behaviors portrayed in such settings. Specifically, it is used in monitoring and explaining healthy behavior such as medication adherence, smoking cessation and active participation in physical activity. In addition, the theory has quality predictive validity, which makes it easier to establish an effective way of predicting human behavior based on different circumstances (Schweder & Raufelder, 2022). This increases the reliability of the information offered by this theory and helps make better and more reliable conclusions about human behavior. Nonetheless, the mechanism of the theory is weak as it barely explains the underlying process used in the making of the theory. Even the mechanism used barely explains all the concepts of the theory.ÿ
References
Klassen, R. M., & Klassen, J. R. (2018). Self-efficacy beliefs of medical students: a critical
ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿreview.ÿPerspectives on medical education,ÿ7, 76-82.
Schweder, S., & Raufelder, D. (2022). Students’ interest and self-efficacy and the impact of
ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ changing learning environments.ÿContemporary Educational Psychology,ÿ70, 102082.

Socw 6070-week 4 discussion 1 looking through different lenses | SOCW 6070 – Supervision, Leadership, and Administration in Social Work Organizations | Walden University

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SOCW 6070-week 4 discussion 1 Looking Through Different Lenses
I have provided the case study and all resources I work for hospice and my lens is meeting people where they are in their journey and trying to help the whole person and family
As a social worker, you bring your own lens?that is, your own set of assumptions, biases, beliefs, and interpretations?into your interactions with clients and the human services professionals with whom you collaborate. Human services organizations have their own cultures that influence their organizational lenses. An organizational lens reflects key assumptions about the individuals to whom the organization provides services. These assumptions influence the organization?s policies and procedures which, in turn, impact service delivery. For example, an organization that focuses on understanding the perspectives of the clients it serves may allow clients to provide feedback about their client experience through membership on advisory boards or boards of directors. The clients may have the power to make recommendations and decisions about the organization?s policies and procedures.
Understanding cultural lenses?your personal lens, as well as those of the organizations and other individuals with whom you work and interact?will enable you to better serve your clients.
Focus on the Paula Cortez case study for this Discussion. In this case study, four professionals present their perspectives on the Paula Cortez case. These workers could view Paula?s case through a variety of cultural lenses, including socioeconomic, gender, ethnicity, and mental health. For this Discussion, you take the role of the social worker on the case and interpret Paula?s case using two of these lenses.
Post how you, as a social worker, might interpret the needs of Paula Cortez, the client, through the two cultural lenses you selected.ÿ
Then, explain how, in general, you would incorporate multiple perspectives of a variety of stakeholders and/or human services professionals as you treat clients.
Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.
CASE STUDY also read Culture and Leadership chapter 15 pages 383 to 421
Paula has just been involuntarily hospitalized and placed on the psychiatric unit, for a minimum of 72 hours, for observation. Paula was deemed a suicidal risk after an assessment was completed by the social worker. The social worker observed that Paula appeared to be rapidly decompensating, potentially placing herself and her pregnancy at risk.
Paula just recently announced to the social worker that she is pregnant. She has been unsure whether she wanted to continue the pregnancy or terminate. Paula also told the social worker she is fearful of the father of the baby, and she is convinced he will try to hurt her. He has started to harass, stalk, and threaten her at all hours of the day. Paula began to exhibit increased paranoia and reported she started smoking again to calm her nerves. She also stated she stopped taking her psychiatric medications and has been skipping some of her HIV medications.
The following is an interdisciplinary team meeting being held in a conference room at the hospital. Several members of Paula?s team (HIV doctor, psychiatrist, social worker, and OB nurse) have gathered to discuss the precipitating factors to this hospitalization. The intent is to craft a plan of action to address Paula’s noncompliance with her medications, increased paranoia, and the pregnancy.
TEEM Dialogueÿ
Physician
Dialogue 1
Paula is a complicated patient, and she presents with a complicated situation. She is HIV positive, has Hepatitis C, and multiple foot ulcers that can be debilitating at times. Paula has always been inconsistent with her HIV meds?no matter how often I explain the need for consistent compliance in order to maintain her health. Paula has exhibited a lack of insight into her medical conditions and the need to follow instructions. Frankly, I was astonished and frustrated when she stopped her wound care treatments and started to use chamomile tea on her foot ulcers. Even though we have educated her to the negative consequences of stopping her meds, and trying alternative medications instead, she continues to do so.
Psychiatrist
Dialogue 1
As Paula?s psychiatrist for close to 10 years, I have followed her progress in and out of the hospital for quite a while?and I know her very well. She is often non-compliant with her medications, randomly stopping them after she reports she doesn?t like the way they make her feel. She has been hospitalized to stabilize her medications several times over the last 10 years, although she has managed to stay out of the psychiatric unit for the last three. Recently, she had seemed to appreciate the benefits of taking her medications and her compliance has much improved. She had been seeing her social worker regularly, and her overall mental health and physical health were improving. This has changed recently, after several stressful life events. We learned that Paula was pregnant by a man she met briefly at a local flower shop. She also reports he has been harassing her with threatening phone calls and unwarranted visits to her home. Paula disclosed to the social worker that she was neither eating nor taking her medication?and she had not gotten out of bed for days. Her decompensation was rapid and extremely worrisome and, therefore, called for a 72-hour hold.
OB Nurse
Dialogue 1
I have not known the patient long, but it does appear that she is trying her best to deal with a very difficult situation. Pregnancies are stressful times for even the healthiest of women. For Paula to learn she is pregnant at 43?in addition to her HIV and Hepatitis status and her bipolar diagnosis?must be so overwhelming. Adding to this, she has come to her two appointments alone and stated she has no one to bring along with her. When I inquired about the father of the child, she said he?s a bad man and he won?t leave her alone. She seemed truly frightened of him and appears convinced he will hurt her.
Social Worker
Dialogue 1
When Paula came to me and told me she was pregnant, I was indeed shocked by this announcement. She had never mentioned dating anyone, and with her multiple medical and psychiatric issues, I never thought this would be an issue we would address. Paula and I have developed a strong working relationship over the last two years, and she has shared many private emotions and thoughts. This relationship has been tested, though, since I suggested she be admitted to the hospital. Paula was furious with me, accusing me of locking her up and not helping her. It will take time to repair our working relationship. Once I rebuild that rapport, we will need to work together to find a way to address all of her concerns. We will need a plan that will address her medical needs, her psychiatric needs, and the needs of her unborn child.

Experiment report | Biology homework help

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Course Project: Experiment Report
Assignment Description: The course project is designed to focus on experimental design. As future scientists this project orients you to the process of experimental design. It entails designing an experiment using the Vernier instrumentation (gas pressure sensor). The results of the experiment are to be presented in a lab report format. The information in the experiment report should match the experiment design presented earlier. You will share your experiments and results with the class in the last forum of the class.
Instructions: For the course project you must perform, analyze and share and the results of an experiment of your own design. You have already turned in and received feedback on your experiment design. You need to carry out your experiment as designed incorporating feedback. With the data collected you will analyze your results and draw conclusions. Your information must then be submitted as a lab report. Directions on how to write a lab report are found below and in the attached Guidlines for Scientific Papers. You will need to fill out the self grading sheet as part of this assignment. Make sure you read through the grading rubric so that you understand all the information that is required. Your assignment will be automatically submitted to TurnItIn with your submission. Make sure you follow APA reference and citation technique.
How to Write An Experiment Report
Experiment or lab reports are an excellent way to practice scientific writing. Scientific writing is a style of writing that places a premium on clear, concise language. You should write efficiently and without excess verbiage. This means you want to avoid using more words when fewer will do.
Researchers must pay by the page to have their work published. They want to spend as little as possible on publication, saving more money to fund the actual research. By writing as efficiently as possible they can eliminate excess verbiage and decrease the cost of publication. You will practice this style of writing in your lab reports for the course project.
Lab reports for this course project will have the following style.

Use 12 point font
The report should be written in the 3rd person. Do not use personal pronouns (I, us, we).

Example written incorrectly in 1st person: I applied 5mL of water to each plant daily.
Example written correctly in 3rd person: 5ml of water was applied to each plant daily.

Make sure to use the correct tense. If you are talking about something that has happened in the past, use past tense. Present tense can be used when referring to scientific principle such as ?Meiosis involves two divisions.?
Use APA formatted references and in text citations. Direct quotations should not be used in lab reports. Any information that is not common knowledge needs to be cited. When in doubt, cite it. Failure to cite information can be plagiarism. For more information on what constitutes plagiarism go here. If you need to review APA formatting for references and citations go here and scroll down to the bottom of the page (citation examples section).
The experiment/lab report should be organized into the following sections: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Literature Cited. Details about each section are found below and in the attached Guidelines to Scientific Papers resource.

The title of the experiment/lab report should be descriptive. It should state what you are studying and what variable was manipulated. It should be on a separate title page that includes the students name, course section and date.
The abstract is a one paragraph summary of the entire lab report. It should state the purpose of the study, what was done, what was found and what was concluded. Even though it goes at the beginning of the report, you should write this after you have completed the entire lab report.
The introduction section of the report should define the topic and explain its importance. It should share some background information related to the research that you used to help you design your experiment as well as state the research question and your hypothesis. It should me no longer than 1 page in length.ÿ MAKE SURE YOU HAVE IN TEXT CITATIONS HERE!(See Guidelines to Scientific Papers resource below for more details)
The methods section should explain how the experiment was conducted. It should not be a list or bullets but should be written in a narrative format. Include only the details that are necessary to replicate the experiment and should explain why the procedure was done. This section should be written in the past tense and should not discuss any results . You need to include a picture that includes your name, the date and your experiment set up in action in the methods section.
The results section should explain the results of the experiment without interpretation or comment. It should be used to summarize general trends. If multiple experiments were conducted each should have a separate paragraph explaining the results. Graphs and tables should be used if appropriate but not as a substitute for a written explanation. Make sure that graphs and tables have a description that would allow the reader to understand the graphic even if they could not see the graphic.
Example of incorrect table/graphic description: Table 1. Bacteria counts and water level for Blackwater River
Example of correct table/graphic description: Table 1. Bacteria counts and water level for Blackwater River in the summer of 2015. Bacteria were sampled using 3 point cross sections along a 10 mile stretch of the Blackwater River. Samples show that as water level decrease so do bacteria counts. During higher flow levels bacteria levels increase. The results the area sampled is impaired for contact recreational use.
The discussion section is where you interpret the results. You should also discuss the results in context of the overall experiment as identified in the introduction of the report. You should tell the reader why the data looks like it does and why it is important to know. Lastly you should discuss potential modifications for the experiment. What kind of changes would you make to this experiment to further knowledge of transpiration? This is not to correct mistakes but usually every experiment ends with more questions than you start with. How would you address those questions in future research?
Rubric: The grading rubric for this assignment is attached. Make sure to review the rubric so that you have all the required components.
Submission Instructions:
1) Upload your lab report as a word document for grading.
2) Copy the self grading sheet and paste it into the text box as part of your submission. Do not attach it for submission.
The lab report will be checked for originality using Turnitin. Make sure you have proper citations and references for work that is not your own!
Instructions adapted from Steingraber S., Jolls, C., Goldberg, D (1985) Guidelines for Writing Scientific Papers. Michigan State University