Write a merger integration report that includes your analyses and insights and provides a change management strategy for moving forward toward a sale of the organization in the course scenario.

Competencies

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies:

  • Manage stakeholder relationships to sustain a competitive advantage
  • Align and integrate a short-term goal with a strategic plan
  • Create a change management strategy

Scenario

You are a business development manager reporting to the vice president (VP) of business development at one of the largest life sciences organizations in the Midwest. While the organization has shown constant growth and profitability since its inception in 1999, the owners have decided that it is time to sell. Given the current uncertainty in global markets, the organization’s board of directors is not convinced that this is the right approach.

While work was underway to find a potential buyer, the VP called on you to join the strategic planning team to assess the organization’s exit strategy and make recommendations to its board of directors. You have been working closely with your strategic planning team to make some initial analyses and recommendations to help plan for the sale of the organization.

As part of the planning team, your first task was to select people from your organization to build a guiding coalition to help the organization transition during and after the acquisition.

Then, you were asked to analyze one of the organization’s core strengths, its talented pool of employees. This included analyzing the attrition data to understand why employees have left the organization and recommending ways to ensure employee stability in the future. This essential information will be provided to potential acquirers to assure them of the organization’s ability to retain talent.

While planning was underway, your first potential buyer started to get cold feet. So, you were asked to research an alternative buyer and build a contingency plan. This contingency plan is an important part of your exit strategy and your report to the board of directors. You and your team were also asked to formulate an acquisition road map that lays out the action steps and timelines for the plan.

Now that the initial analysis and plans are complete, your VP is ready to make the presentation to the board of directors. The VP has asked you to prepare a formal report that you will send to the board prior to the presentation. This report will include the analyses and plans you have developed over the last few weeks. It is important to note that your report will provide a first impression to the board about the upcoming presentation and meeting. You need to craft a compelling message that provides insights based on all the work your team has done and substantiates your position with data. In addition, as a part of your report, you will also outline a change management strategy that will help ensure a smoother transition after the sale of the organization.

Directions

Write a merger integration report that includes your analyses and insights and provides a change management strategy for moving forward toward a sale of the organization in the course scenario. Compile your work from Milestones One, Two, and Three in your report. Remember to address and incorporate any feedback you may have received from your instructor on your milestone assignments.

What steps would you take in the next 10 days to monitor Reema’s behavior and why?

Assignment 2

Instructions Your response should be between 375 – 500 words and Times New Roman 12 point font, include a cover page, and a reference page. The Cover page should include:

Reema is one of the best students in your 3rd-grade class. She is very polite, kind, and helpful to others. Recently, you have noticed that she is always tired and showing signs of carelessness. As a result, her  performance in your class is suffering. You have not seen any signs of physical abuse on her body.

Last week, she was rude and did not follow your directions. You spoke to her alone. Few days later, she again repeated the behavior  and did not complete her assignments. This time, you told her that you have to call her home. She started to cry and said, “Please do not call home, I will do anything you tell me to do. I will put the chairs back, I will pick up all supplies, and sweep the floor. Please, please do not call my parents.” As a new teacher, you have never experienced a student behaving in such a manner.

You met with the school counselor and found out that Reema’s dad is very sick and her family is going through hardship. She has two younger siblings and her mom is working two jobs to support the family. You would like to help Reema.

First, teacher-parent conferences are scheduled 10 days from today. Her parents have signed up to meet with you. What steps would you take in the next 10 days to monitor Reema’s behavior and why? How will you show her that you care and want to help her? What information will you provide to her parents (mom)? Please support your response from readings and videos (cite using APA format).

State guidelines for disciplining students with disabilities. 

Assignment 1

 

Students will be required to research their state’s education law. This project will be divided between two modules of this course. Each part of this research project will include categories that must be researched and summarized in one page per category. 

Investigating Education Law in Your State: Michigan is my state

As mentioned in chapter 1, education is primarily a matter left to the states. To gain a thorough knowledge of special education law and education law, therefore, students should investigate their state’s laws, regulations, rules, and guidelines that implement the  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, No Child Left Behind/Every Student Succeed Act, and other education-related matters. This information can be found on websites of state departments of education and state law and regulation sections in law libraries. Investigating laws in your state is an important way for students to gain a complete understanding of education law.

Research Categories:  (Each category must be summarized in one page per category using APA format.)

· State requirements regarding the Individualized Education Programs.

· State guidelines for disciplining students with disabilities.

Explain using APA format (include a title page, in-text citation from the IRIS module, and a reference page). You can find more guidance on using APA format in the  APA Format folder. All assignments that are not in APA format will be subjected to point deductions.

What is each company’s background, history, mission and goals, market share, and financial health?

INSTRUCTIONS Below

Topic

Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the U.S.

 

Choose top five (depending on team size) of your major American competitors in your industry. Each team member (other than the leader) should investigate one competing company and visit the website for that company.

◦ What is each company’s background, history, mission and goals, market share, and financial health? What is their philosophy on corporate talent management? Other important factors (latest news)?

Hint: Industry Information: Ibis World Company information: Company Websites (Publix.com) Mergent Online company financials annual report

 

List of Illustrations (If any are used)

(This must contain all Tables and Figures. Please see numbering format on Phase One page. Page numbers are right justified and connected by dots to the heading.)

 

 

Company 2 (PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS)

Background

(This does not indicate the length of the sections.)

History

. (This does not indicate the length of the sections.)

Mission ( Be sure to state where you found the mission and cite it.)

(This does not indicate the length of the sections.)

Financials (Here you need to include the revenues and profits of the companies for the last couple of years. Charts are good. Be sure to number them -use your textbook as an example- site them, and refer to them in your paper.)

(This does not indicate the length of the sections.)

Talent Management Philosophy ( Be sure to state where you found the talent management philosophy and cite it.)

(This does not indicate the length of the sections.)

Other Important Factors

(This does not indicate the length of the sections.)

Ascertain the defenses to the action and determine if the union employees have valid claims.

Assume that an unfair labor practice charge was filed against your company by several current employees and three prospective employees.

 On July 29, 2016, Delphi Golf, Inc. and the union entered a collective bargaining agreement. The majority of the company’s employees covered by the agreement had not designated the union as their collective-bargaining representative. The agreement contains a union-security clause requiring employees who are members in good standing of the union to maintain their membership in good standing and all other employees to become members of the union on or before the 31st day following the effective date of the agreement or the date of their hire. The union instructed Delphi Golf, Inc. not to employ three servers for restaurant positions in the company because the servers were not members of the union. The company is an employer within the meaning of Section 2(2) of the act engaged in commerce within the meaning of Section 2(6) and (7) of the act.

provide a clear background allowing a clear understanding

Explain the process and steps involved your company will have to take to defend this action.

Ascertain the defenses to the action and determine if the union employees have valid claims.

What actions, if any, should the employer have done differently?

What actions by the union should have been done differently? Who, if anyone, is liable?

two pages

Describe how politics affect intelligence (Politicization)

Resources

· Video to help you navigate Opposing Viewpoints in Context, a database available to you through Keiser’s Online Library:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uflHloKYrFk&feature=emb_title

 

Paper Directions

The assignment is an informational paper comparing the various types of intelligence collection methods. Your paper must cover the following topics:

1. Human Intelligence (HUMINT)

2. Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)

3. Imagery Intelligence (IMINT)

4. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

5. Describe how politics affect intelligence (Politicization)

******Do not just write five paragraphs, one on each one. Have a clear introduction, describe each of the points above. Compare and contrast them to one another. End your essay with a conclusion.

******** MUST READ: Requirements

· Write a five (5) page minimum, DOUBLE SPACED, 12-FONT TIMES ROMAN paper with references and sources cited. The paper must discuss each step of the sections in detail. This project will be a minimum of five (5) pages for the entire paper, not five (5) pages for each step.

· Your cover sheet, abstract, and your source citing/references are NOT included in the five page minimum.

· Your grade will depend upon the presentation of your analysis and research, the quality of the work presented, including whether you give a detailed presentation or a vague overview, whether you address all parts of the question asked, and how you support your discussion.

· Your grade also will take into consideration your citing of a variety of sources/use of references and whether you met the mandatory minimum page requirement.

· Please make sure to use AT LEAST 5 sources for your research. These should be from the Keiser Library or .gov sites. The paper should be written using APA Format. Please make sure you review your paper for spelling, grammar, and format and plagiarism errors before submitting it. Remember that the paper should be typed in Microsoft Word. (You may download a free copy of Micrsoft Word by logging into your Keiser University email.) Your paper will not receive a grade until it is submitted properly. If you need assistance, please let your instructor know.

 

How can a family system support a client who is seeking a job or additional education? When might a family system work against an individual with these needs?

You are interviewing for a Human Services Generalist Position with a human services organization that serves a community near you. They provide educational and employment resources to job-seeking, low-income families and individuals.

As part of the interview process, the hiring manager has asked you to prepare a visually appealing PowerPoint slideshow introducing ways to coordinate various systems within a client’s life that are supportive and encourage them to thrive. Your PowerPoint slideshow will need to:

  1. Have a title slide that includes the name of your community.
  2. Contain 4-6 content slides.
  3. Address the following:
  4. What personality/human behaviors need to be addressed with regard to helping someone find a job and/or seek education?
  5. How can a family system support a client who is seeking a job or additional education? When might a family system work against an individual with these needs?
  6. What macro systems/social forces need to be considered?
  7. Suggest 2 national and 2 local community resources to help individuals from low-income families who are seeking employment or additional education.
  8. Use proper spelling/grammar.
  9. Cite at least 3 academic references and present the sources in APA format on a References slide.

When developing a presentation, it’s important to be mindful of how you layout your content. The slides should present key points, arranged in a logical manner, without extraneous information contributing to a cluttered look. Using the Speaker Notes feature in PowerPoint is a great way to include relevant details to be shared during your presentation without overloading the slides.

Create an EcoMap illustrating the life elements described in the written scenario.

Marcus and His Family

Marcus is a 24-year-old young man who has been diagnosed with undifferentiated schizophrenia. He lives at home with his mother and father who continue to work full time. Marcus’ mom, Olivia, is a legal secretary and his dad, Joseph, is an electrician. Marcus is the youngest of 3 children. His brother, Greg, enlisted in the military and lives abroad. His sister, Anna, is attending University majoring in pre-dentistry.

 

His symptoms are controlled with medication but he has a flat affect and does experience hallucinations and delusions about once a week. Marcus is no longer covered by his parent’s health insurance, and his medication to control the symptoms of schizophrenia will run out within the next 30 days. Marcus is disabled and cannot hold down full time employment. He does work part time with a landscaper who gives Marcus money to clean the lawnmower and other odd jobs. Marcus makes about $50.00 a week.

 

Marcus and his family live in a small community with one behavioral health clinic in the area. The psychiatrist is only available once a month.The family is a member of a local Baptist church. Their closest family members live about 3 hours away in a larger town. Sometimes Olivia and Joseph need help caring for Marcus, but resources are limited. Olivia and Joseph have lived in the community their entire lives. They have several close friends, but their friends are hesitant to get close to Marcus because his behaviors are very odd.

 

Recently, Marcus was at the local Family Dollar store and he started yelling and screaming. The cashier called the police and Marcus was arrested. Olivia and Joseph showed up to get their son and he was disoriented and very afraid. You are assigned to the case as the Human Services Professional from the behavioral health clinic.

 

As the Human Services Professional assigned to this case, address the following:

· Create an EcoMap illustrating the life elements described in the written scenario.

1. Make sure you identify the family and the community resources.

· The EcoMap may be hand-drawn but you will need to digitize your drawing before inserting it into your submission. You can accomplish the digitizing in the following ways:

· Use a document-scanner or multifunction device to scan the image.

· Use a digital camera (possibly a smartphone’s camera) to take a photograph of the drawing, then insert the image into a Word document.

· Write a summary that explains at least 5 different supports, systems, and services that would help this family.

· Be sure to use proper spelling and grammar.

Assess the pros and cons of the constitution. Provide one example for each and discuss your reasoning. 

First, you will write your initial post due by Wednesday. You will respond to the following prompts:

  • Assess the pros and cons of the constitution. Provide one example for each and discuss your reasoning. 
  • Now, select one concept from the Constitution you would add and one you would remove. Explain why.
  • What are the pros and cons of your proposed changes to the Constitution?

Your initial post should be 250-300 words

Critically evaluate Anselm’s ontological argument in his Proslogion.

Critically evaluate Anselm’s ontological argument in his Proslogion.

3000 Words (12 pages)

 

References

Charlesworth, M.J., ed. and trans. 1979. St. Anselm’s Proslogion: with a reply on Behalf of the fool by Gaunilo and The Author’s Reply to Gaunilo. Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press.

Clarke, Desmond M., ed. 2008. Berkeley: Philosophical Writings. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

 

Essay Structure: Intro, Body Paragraphs, and Concl.

 

1. Introduction: the first paragraph should be up to 10% of the word count, and articulate two components:

i. Your thesis statement by answering and paraphrasing the essay question in your words (‘In this essay, I will argue that…’);

ii. Announcing your essay structure of each section or step. (‘In section 1, Berkeley’s argument is reconstructed… In section 2, I will consider an opponent’s view…’).

2. Body paragraphs: you will posit a philosopher’s argument in premiss-conclusion form, an objection to a premiss of it, and your response to the objection.

3. Conclusion: the final paragraph can mirror the introduction by paraphrasing. 4. References: don’t forget bibliography!