Explain briefly, the aim of this research article and state the research questions chosen by the authors of this research paper.

Title: An examination of users and non-users of self-checkout counters

In this part, you are asked to refer to and familiarise yourself with the research article entitled “An examination of users and non-users of self-checkout counters” and respond to the requirements below.

Required:

1. Aim and Research questions

Explain briefly, the aim of this research article and state the research questions chosen by the authors of this research paper. [Max: 100 words]

1. 2. Survey instrument A. Referring to the “Survey instrument” used in this study, explain how this instrument was organised and name each section. [Max: 100 words]
2. B. Refer to the second section of this instrument, name the concept that is measured and in how many factors it was subdivided. How many items form each factor? [Max: 50 words]
3. C. The article refers to the Cronbach 𝛼 coefficients. What do these represent and why it is important to include them in this paper? [Max: 100 words]

3. Data collection

Name and explain the sampling method used for the collection of data. Explain whether the responses were random and independent by giving evidence from the text.

[Max: 100 words]

4. Findings A. Referring to the section “Demographic variables in the use of self-checkout counters”, the authors have concluded that there is no difference in the use of self-checkout counters across different demographic segments. What evidence have they given to evidence this conclusion? [Max: 50 words]

B. In the same section, the report for the chi-squared test against the variable “Age” reads “𝜒2(4) = 4.06, 𝑝 = 0.40, 𝜙 = 0.07”. What is “4” in this report and explain how it was calculated? [Max: 30 words]

C. Referring to the section “Evaluation of self-checkout counters”, an independent t-test was used to compare the average scores for all the measures between users and non-users. Explain what could be the reason that all the test results were found to be statistically significant but with moderate effect sizes. [Max: 50 words]

5. Conclusion and further research

The authors referred to a “recent” study. What does this study suggest and what future research could be conducted to test it? [Max: 50 words]

Note: Any calculations or equations you will use will not be part of the general word count.

Identify the role and actions (interventions) of nursing as a change agent.

Assignment Guidelines for Leading a Quality Improvement Project

This project can be a group of no more than three students or an individual project.

Topic Examples: (PICK ONE TOPIC)

• Pain Assessment, Management (ex. acute, post-operative pain vs. versus chronic Pain)
• Falls prevention in the hospital and patient centered care
• Medication errors and medication reconciliation increase safety
• Nursing Report and handoffs including nursing and physician SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) Communication
• Hand hygiene use of antimicrobial soap versus alcohol-based hand rubs- best evidence-based practice
• Preventing Pressure Ulcers and Turning Practices to enhance quality improvement
• Quiet hours and noise level on patient units and patient centered care
• Electronic documentation at the bedside and bar code scanning. How does it improve nursing care and patient safety?
• Infection of central line and blood stream best evidence base practice.
• Social Media dangers and (Facebook, email, Twitter) impact of HIPPA and safety of patient information.

Purpose: Identify, describe, communicate and apply concepts from quality improvement theories to enhance the role of the nurse as change agent, client advocate and advocate for the profession.

Course Objective:

• Understand continuous quality improvement principles and applications.

Activity: Make a visit to a clinical or health care setting and identify an evidence-base practice quality improvement issue.

• The issues can be a current issue that the organization is working on or an issue you can address in the short time frame.
• Review the literature to further identify the evidence to support best clinical nursing practice.
• Identify interventions to improve the process of care based on evidence-based practice.
• Application of this knowledge will be demonstrated by developing a Quality Improvement plan, evaluating the plan through measurement and communicating the results from data collected.

To complete this assignment, EACH student will:

1. Using Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA), complete a Quality Improvement Plan

1. 1. Complete the PDSA Plan Tool found in Moodle and copy and paste onto
   2. Select and describe your topic and patient/client population.
   3. Select a clinical problem to evaluate against the most current evidence-based practice in the literature.
   4. Identify and provide a short description of a behavioral change theory that could be used.
   5. Support your problem with the signs and symptoms and support with measurement data.
   6. Identify the strategies used or recommended to make improvements in quality of care using evidence-based practice.
   7. Develop Measurable Goals – SMART goals. A S.M.A.R.T. goal is defined as one that is specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, and time-bound. Goals should be simple and clearly defined.
   8. Assess the literature to further identify the evidence to support best clinical nursing practice.
   9.  

1. Analyze the Problem:
   1. Collect existing data, summarize and present this data. Because of the short time frame for this class only the collection of pre-data will be expected.
   2. Support your problem with the signs and symptoms

1. Develop Interventions :
   1. List the interventions in your presentation and document them on the PDSA Tool
   2. Identify the strategies used or recommended to make improvements in quality of care using evidence-based practice
   3. Identify the role and actions (interventions) of nursing as a change agent.

4. Evaluation and analyze to support your conclusions:
   1. Evaluate the Quality Improvement outcomes. What was benefit of this change to the population? Use rationale.
   2. What is leaderships role and involvement in Quality Improvement?
   3. What was benefit in terms of your own experience, focusing on your nursing role.
5. Communicating Results :
   1. Identify how you would or will communicate your results

6. Review of literature:

Provide a short summary of how each of the studies selected supported your project.

Using the literature identify the evidence to support best clinical nursing practice changes. You must use at least 6 references written in APA style. These references must be recent no more than five years old.

Of the six references that direct content, use of a minimum of four recent professional references outside of textbooks; ONE nursing research study is required.

7. Quality improvement activity and emphasizing lessons learned. It must stand alone and convey the steps of the process without a person narrating it. Students must also demonstrate the integration of quality improvement and evidence-based practice to promote a more patient-centered environment.

GUIDELINES FOR ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS Include your name (s) on a title slide. Always explicitly cite your sources, parenthetically and in the reference page. Citations should follow APA format. Citing your sources is a way of demonstrating from where and how you came to know something. Proofread all written work. Finished products should be spell-checked and grammatically correct.

Identify what personal data is being processed at the library by using a data flow/chart

Introduction: :

• What is personal data?
• What exactly is the gdpr?
• Why/how are the libraries affected by the GDPR?

Body:

Explaining the data handling process

• Identifying what personal data is being processed at the library by using a data flow/chart
• Defining how to handle personal data at the library (After being aware of the data being collected and from where its coming from, the next step is deciding on what is actually needed and for how long. + talking about the data subject right-GDPR articles 15 to 21)
• Implementing appropriate measures (GDPR states: “the controller shall implement appropriate technical and organizational measures for ensuring that, by default, only personal data which are necessary for each specific purpose of the processing are processed”)

Challenges:

Volunteers:

• Difference between data protection and confidentiality(Data Protection has a very close relationship with Confidentiality, but they are not the same thing. + A sound Confidentiality policy is therefore essential in most voluntary organisations, to protect clients and service users in particular, but also to respect the privacy of donors, supporters, employees and volunteers. In order to avoid confusion it is often best to separate this from the organisation’s Data Protection policy, while ensuring that the two policies are consistent with each other and mutually supportive.)
• Security(Volunteers should therefore receive specific training, not just to point out the existence of policies, procedures and guidance that they are expected to follow, but also to remind them of the many ways in which confidentiality can inadvertently be compromised.)
• Data retention(Volunteers should be reminded that when they are acting on behalf of an organisation, the data they collect or hold belongs to the organisation, not to them personally. It should therefore be retained in accordance with the organisation’s retention schedule. )

Protecting patron privacy

The public may not be literate enough in being “private” so protecting patron privacy includes securing the technological infrastructure of the library through information security standards and best practices.

Conclusion: summary

How do the insights gained from class presentations, discussion, exercises and from the assigned readings change what you think and do?

Essay Guidelines

Background: Four interesting research findings form the rationale for this course being essential for Public Managers who want to be successful and effective in resolving disputes in their workplace environment.First, research in Emotional Intelligence supports the view that understanding ourselves (self-awareness and self-management), understanding others (social awareness) and managing relationships (interpersonal and conflict resolution skills) are all keys to professional success. Second, research on how managers allocate their time confirms that most managers spend 20%-40% of their time dealing with conflict related issues. Third, additional research confirms that interpersonal conflict in the workplace (often between a supervisor and supervisee) was the number one factor in employees voluntarily leaving their job. Fourth, new research supports the view that Collaborative Public Management and Network Governance are essential strategies for managers in today’s world of interdependency, alliances, and linkages. Each of these findings addresses the necessity and value of this academic experience for public managers whose behavior greatly affects themselves and others.This course will aim to enhance Public Managers’ effectiveness by expanding self and social awareness and concentrating on the development of knowledge and skills in dispute resolution for themselves and people in their organizations. The course will stress theory and application in areas of emotional intelligence, communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, workplace mediation, facilitation, multi-party public dispute analysis, and dispute system design.

Ground Rule: An Integrated Essay of approximately 25-35 double spaced/12 font pages to capture significant insights from class sessions and readings (required books and articles), and to demonstrate how you might apply, or are applying the material in your professional life as a public manager and in your personal life. A personal assessment and action plan including why this development is important for public managers (include in your Integrated Essay approximately 2-3 pgs.)

Required Books (4) and Articles (12):

1. Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills, third edition by Neil Katz, et. al. Kendall/Hunt, 2020
2. Conflict Resolution by Daniel Dana. McGraw Hill, 2001.
3. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves. Talent Smart, 2009.
4. Strategic Negotiations by Jane Docherty. Skyhorse Publ., 2005
5. Please see attached for required 12 articles for the resource material

Guidelines:

1. A) Personal Documentation/ Learning Goals. What new understandings, skills, attitudes, behaviors would you like to work on during the class as to what ends? Why? Your Accountability Buddy? (Please see attached)
2. B) Significant insights from class. What new concepts, skills, models, approaches, or ideas stand out for you as particularly interesting and provocative? Why are they so significant to you?
3. C) Significant insights from the readings. What new ideas or tools strike you as particularly interesting and stimulating? Why are these ideas or tools so significant to you? In this section, be sure to note the author and page number in parenthesis.
4. D) How do the insights gained from class presentations, discussion, exercises and from the assigned readings change what you think and do? How might you use the knowledge/skills to become a more effective public manager? How might you specifically apply it (examples) in your work and life?

Advise on a pricing strategy for these packages and how they would be communicated to the market you have identified.

Report:

2500 words

You are a consultant working with an external management consultancy company which has been retained by an attraction (of your choosing). Use tourism company.

The owners of the VA believe there is opportunity to use parts of the attraction in different ways to attract new visitors, by increasing repeat visits, attracting a new type of visitor, or extending the season. This is new business and needs to be in addition to the current visitors and should not detract from the main attraction.

You have been asked to prepare a report that:

1. Identifies the facilities (buildings, open spaces, features etc) that have the potential to be used for this purpose in innovative and creative ways.
2. Propose the types of activities or events that these facilities could be repackaged for and describe the market these would be expected to appeal to.
3. Advise on a pricing strategy for these packages and how they would be communicated to the market you have identified.

The final report will need to include:

1. A brief outline of the key aspects of the visitor attraction, what the main product is, and the current target market.
2. The proposals for new activities or events that could further exploit the visitor attractions facilities.

These should include:

– a description of the parts of the attraction that you are proposing be used in a new way and why you think they are currently underutilized

– a description of the type of event and who the target market is.

1. An overview of who the new visitor is and the reasons why you believe the proposal would appeal them, and how the owners of the attraction would benefit.
2. Proposals for the promotion (such as type of marketing, means of communication) of the new activities or events to the target market and an explanation of why these are suited to this particular market.

What role do non-violent men play in helping to prevent domestic violence? Please explain.

Discussion 3: Preventing Domestic Violence–Men’s Work Contains unread posts Must post first. In discussing domestic violence, it is important to note that most men in this country aren’t abusive. The question emerges, however, of the role that non-violent men have in preventing violence against women. Rus Erin Funk, author of Stopping Rape: A Challenge for Men, writes “I want to see men come together to discuss these issues, and to plan how to dismantle this system of domination and control that keeps men in a position as victimizer or threat. That is our, men’s work…We have the ability to create a world where all women, children and men are safe from the threat of men’s violence.” (Funk, 1993, p. 129) For the purposes of this discussion topic please complete the following: Watch the video: Violence against Women: it’s a Men’s Issue: http://www.ted.com/talks/jackson_katz_violence_against_women_it_s_a_men_s_issue Click on this link to hear spoken word artist Dasan Ahanu read his poem Can I, which he wrote while conducting sexual-assault awareness and education training with men in Durham,N.C.: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6367602&sc=emaf Locate a web site of your choice that provides information about men’s efforts to stop violence against women. Post the web site address or create a link so that others may access the information if they desire. Provide a brief summary of the information located at the site.
Respond to the following question: What role do non-violent men play in helping to prevent domestic violence? Please explain. Use proper in-text citations and references
Reference: Funk, R.E. (1993). Stopping rape: A challenge for men. Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.

Analyse the impact of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (CMCH 2007) on the criminal law for corporate manslaughter.

Essay Question … corporate killing is a sphere of activity which produces significant harm but which remains effectively non- or de-criminalized. (Tombs, S. (2018) ‘The UK’s corporate killing law: un/fit for purpose?’, Criminology and Criminal Justice, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 488–507, p. 505)

Analyse the impact of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (CMCH 2007) on the criminal law for corporate manslaughter. Evaluate whether the CMCH 2007 has been successful in addressing the criticisms of the old, common law approach to corporate manslaughter. Preparing for this essay The essay must be in the format of Arial, size 12 with 1.15 spacing. This essay question requires you to: ● throughout the entire essay, develop a reasoned and evidence-based argument about whether you think the CMCH 2007 has been successful in addressing the criticisms of the old law ● concisely explain the criminal offence of corporate manslaughter in the CMCH 2007 ● analyse the impact of the CMCH 2007 on the law, including with respect to the criticisms of the previous common law offence ● evaluate the extent to which the CMCH 2007 has addressed the criticisms of the old law using evidence from academic commentary and case law, found through your own research. You are required to write an essay that shows understanding of the relevant areas of the criminal law as well as demonstrating skills of analysis, evaluation and making a reasoned argument. You should aim to define the key legal terms relevant to the question, explain the relevant law, analyse the legal position and evaluate the merits of the law. From your introduction and throughout your essay, you should make an argument that answers the question set. You should critically evaluate the extent to which the new corporate manslaughter offence addresses the criticisms of the previous law. Your argument should focus on whether, in light of your evaluation, the law is successful in terms of addressing the criticisms identified, drawing on evidence to explain why. You should use your essay to present a coherent, well-reasoned answer to the question asked, supported by evidence. You should choose the evidence and arguments you use selectively and carefully, ensuring you are always focused on answering the question asked. You should write in your own words. Any quotations should be properly cited in-text. When writing your essay you should: ● structure it appropriately in essay form, including an introduction and conclusion ● make an argument from the beginning and throughout that answers the question ● use evidence to support the points you make, including evidence taken from academic commentary and case law found through your own research ● address points and evidence both for and against your argument ● link every point you make back to the question and connect each to your overall argument. What is the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007? The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into effect in 2008 in response to a number of large-scale disasters in the 1990s and acts to impose criminal responsibility on organisations where gross negligence has led to the death of an employee. Although it is not part of health and safety law, corporate manslaughter is a criminal offence that refers to a crime committed by a company or organisation that leads to a work-related death. It introduced a new element in the corporate management of health and safety. An organisation is guilty of a corporate manslaughter offense if the way in which its activities are managed or organised causes a person’s death, and if this amounts to a gross breach of a relevant duty of care owed by the organisation to the deceased. Organisations affected by the legislation include: ● Corporations ● Most government departments and governmental agencies (including local authorities by implication) ● Police forces ● Partnerships, trade unions or employers’ associations that act as employers How do you prove corporate manslaughter? In 2019/20 111 workers were killed at work in Great Britain which, despite being 38 fewer than the previous year, is still a significantly high number. Since the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act was introduced into UK law, there have been fewer than 30 convictions. It is rare that a company will be charged with corporate manslaughter because in order to be found guilty, all ofthe following needs to be proved: ● the defendant is a qualifying organisation; ● the organisation owed a relevant duty of care to the deceased; ● there was a gross breach of that duty by the organisation; ● the way in which its activities were managed or organised by its senior; ● management was a substantial element in the breach; and ● the gross breach of the organisation’s duty caused or contributed to the death. A substantial element of any duty of care breach needs to be in the way activities were managed or organised. In other words, senior management must play a substantial role. However, in most, if not all workplace fatalities, very rarely is there a single factor that results in such a tragic outcome – fault is typically attributed to many different aspects. Demonstrating that senior management failure was a substantial cause of any duty of care breach has been the biggest hurdle to overcome in making corporate manslaughter cases stick. Of the convictions that have been granted, majority of them have been smaller-sized companies where identifying a ‘senior manager’ connected to the company’s gross failure has been possible.

Explain the marketing process, with particular reference marketing audits, orientation, environmental analysis, marketing planning

Assignment Task
As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Principles of Marketing assignment. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments. Learning Outcomes: After completing the module, you should be able to:
1. Explain the marketing process, with particular reference marketing audits, orientation, environmental analysis, marketing planning 2. Distinguish the contribution of the elements of the extended marketing mix to effective marketing planning 3. Use the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning to respond to marketing problems 4. Apply the marketing mix in selected situations 5. Show situational awareness in applying the extended marketing mix. Your assignment should include: a title page containing your student number, the module name, the submission deadline and a word count; the appendices if relevant; and a reference list in Arden University (AU) Harvard format. You should address all the elements of the assignment task listed below. Please note that tutors will use the assessment criteria set out below in assessing your work.

Did the growing power of provincial elites in the seventeenth and eighteenth-century threaten or strengthen the Ottoman Empire?

Topic: Did the growing power of provincial elites in the seventeenth and eighteenth-century threaten or strengthen the Ottoman Empire?

Description
This is an undergraduate 3rd year (final year) BA History essay. It 3,000 words in total including footnotes. Title and bibliography are excluded in the word count. Referencing style is MHRA. Although this question is asking you to focus on the 17 and 18th century, i spoke to my tutor and he said ‘it is ok if your essay goes a little into the early 19th century, since that is still discussing the consequences of the growth of the 17th and 18th centuries. Just make sure the essay covers the 17th century as well. Ali Pasha of Janina is a fine example since he rose to power in the late 18th century. Mehmed Ali is not suitable as he did not take power in Egypt until 1805, after the eriod specified by the question. This assignment is wrth 70% of module grade, lease endure i receive a first class mark that is 70 % and over. It is important that the essay focuses on the 17th and 18th cnetury. Provincial elites are also called ayan in ottoman Turkish. Please pay attention to attached material, the word document has a section called seminar- there we discussed this issue in brief. The growing power of provincial elites is also linked to decentralisation in the ottoman empire. ‘in the 17th and 18th centuries, there was a further change towards a more decentralized structure of governance, which involved the rise of provincial elites known as a’yan (notables), some of whom became very powerful provincial magnates. This has been one of the most vigorously debated topics in Ottoman historiography.’ The powetpoint i have attached is from my tutor, only the last few slides are relevant. Number of sources up to you, as much you think that would make a first class essay. please do not use too many fancy words, as that will attract attention. they need to think its my work

Do you think education has an impact on gender division of labour at home?

Considering Ethical Issues

Before beginning the interview, it is vital to have a strong ethical stance (Whiting, 2008). All through the research process, respondents will be treated with sensitivity, respect, and subtlety. In the semi-structured interviews, participants will be required to give personal and sensitive information, so the research and participant have a power imbalance to address (Husband, 2020). The last point to bear in mind is minimizing the possibility of harm to participants and their information, as well as ensuring that participants are fully informed about the study’s objective and methodology.

Plan Logistic Aspects and Participants’ Recruiting

Before the interview, the researcher will make decisions and plan the best methods for contacting participants and obtaining informed consent, arranging interviews at times that are suitable for both parties and testing the required tools such as recording equipment. Most experienced researchers have done interviews in far less than optimal venues, but the interview site ideally avoids distractions and is acceptable for the subject. For example, the interview room will be private, quiet, and good for recording. The first point of contact will be by email and phone (WhatsApp) and then additional information can be provided so respondents decide whether or not they can participate. A prospective participant will be aware of the survey’s length, scope, goal, and participants before signing up. Respondents will be made aware that they have the option of not taking part or withdraw at any moment, even when the interview commence.

The research questions include:

1. How does the strength of gendered social norms affect equal division of work?
2. How does an educational difference between couples associated with gender division of work, that is, between paid and unpaid work?
3. How does men’s gender ideology associate with the division of work compared to gender ideology of women?

Interview Questions

Asking respondents respective interview questions aimed to answer research questions and prove research hypotheses (Mourougan and Sethuraman, 2017). These questions helped to evaluate the importance of the research based on respondents’ responses. Research themes include: the influence of social norms, education disparity, and gender ideology on division of labour between paid and unpaid work. The interview questions were arranged into appropriate groups based on these themes.

Social Norms

1. Has gender roles changed today? If yes, state how gender roles has changed?
2. Does masculinity has an effect on gender division of labour at home?
3. As a man, can you engage in feminine roles at home?
4. Do you think it is okay for men to take up traditional female roles? If yes, to what extend can you go in performing these roles?
5. How does an upbringing gender role affect division of labour?
6. What is the relationship between culture and distribution of roles at home?
7. What beliefs direct gendered division of labour?

Education Disparity

1. Do you think education has an impact on gender division of labour at home?
2. Have you ever engaged in female roles at home? If yes, please specify what roles did you perform?
3. Do you think educational achievement of women affect relationships with their husbands in terms of what roles they need to perform at home?
4. As an educated woman, do you think your husband should help you with house chores? If yes, what roles do you prefer they perform?
5. What challenges do educated women undergo when there is need to balance between paid and unpaid work?
6. Do you think maternity leave affects the amount of pay women receive despite same educational achievements with male counterparts?

Gender Ideology

1. Do you believe there is gender roles people should follow?
2. In the present society, do you think there is disparity in the impacts of gender roles in men and women?
3. How does a person’s upbringing affect their gender roles?
4. What is your opinion about gender stereotypes? does gender roles still remain in most societies?
5. What is the belief in your culture about masculine and feminine roles?