Are there any potential internal or external threats that AGC should be prepared to address in its business environment?

Deliverable Length: 750 words Part 2:You and Shawn are now ready to meet with John and AGC’s investor group. Shawn calls to check in with you about the executive report. You need to add one more section of information that will help ensure that AGC remains proactive and competitive in a quickly changing global environment. You have enjoyed working with Shawn on the change management project and know that you will soon have fond memories of helping AGC be more aware of the value of human capital.Review the AGC scenario for this course, revise Part 1 of the Key Assignment based on your instructor’s feedback, and add an additional 750–1000 words to the executive report that addresses the following:Now that the change management plan has been completed, describe AGC’s new leadership styles and organizational culture.Are there any potential internal or external threats that AGC should be prepared to address in its business environment?How can AGC detect these potential internal and external threats?What are some methods that AGC can use to protect the organization from these internal and external threats?

Why have third parties never really taken off in America?

Why have third parties never really taken off in America? Would you like to see a third party alternative to the Democrats and Republicans? If yes, what would you look for in such a party? Do you think the Democrats and Republicans will ever face a viable third party challenge? Need references*I need this discussion post by 9pm tonight, sorry for last minute.

Explain which factors (e.g., price and/or performance measures) were most important to your choice of plan and how you derived the weights for each factor you used.

Consider the four health plans below with an eye to choosing one to offer to the company’s employees. Assume that the health plans and their annual per employee premiums are as follows: Health Plan Premium, IndividualPremium, FamilyAetna Health$4,555$11,428MetroPlus$4,267$10,540Empire$4,217$10,767Oxford$6,029$13,417The employer will pay 80% of the premium for individual coverage, and the employee will pay the remaining 20% as well as the entire additional premium for family coverage. (The premiums listed above, while realistic in magnitude, are hypothetical and computed solely for the purpose of this project.) All of the plans are managed care plans. Assume that the benefit package is the same across all plans, so there is no difference between them in what services are covered.In addition to the above data, click here to view and investigate the Online Report on Quality Performance Results in New York State, the latest report card issued by the New York State Department of Health, 2013, and incorporate the information into your evaluation.You can view the various categories of measures on which health plans are rated (e.g., Access to Care, Adult Living with Illness, etc.). Click each link for a summary chart that presents the performance (usually as a percentage score) of each plan in the group on the relevant measures and how each plan compares to regional and statewide scores.Submit a 2-page analysis in a Microsoft Word document that outlines the plan you selected and why. Generally, you would select the plan with the highest score, but if you chose a plan with a lower score, explain why. Include the following elements in your analysis:Explain which factors (e.g., price and/or performance measures) were most important to your choice of plan and how you derived the weights for each factor you used.Indicate, on a scale of 1 to 10, how comfortable or confident you are that you made the right choice, with 10 being most confident.Part IIYou need to use the multiattribute utility (MAU) technique to respond to the following questions. Although the technique can be performed with pencil and paper, it is recommended you use a Microsoft Excel to do the various calculations involved.Click the following links to access the information on using the MAU technique:MAU ModelMAU ExampleCompare your level of confidence at the time you completed Part I to your confidence level for Part II, when you used this decision aid.Was it helpful? What were its advantages and disadvantages?Did it make the decision harder to make or easier to justify?Support your responses with examples.Cite any sources in APA format.Submission DetailsName your document SU_HCM3002_W4_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Was the Department of Homeland Security wrong in the threat assessment released in November of 2009, in which it cited a growing threat from domestic extremist groups and individuals? Why or why not? Explain.

Click on the following link(s) for the Phase 3 Reading Assignment:Contemporary Domestic Terrorism IssuesPrimary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:Was the Department of Homeland Security wrong in the threat assessment released in November of 2009, in which it cited a growing threat from domestic extremist groups and individuals? Why or why not? Explain.Was it inappropriate to discuss the domestic environment and possible motivations for citizens to engage in terrorist behavior and acts? Why or why not? Do you feel that it illustrated a lack of trust of U.S. citizens? Explain.Should the Secretary of Homeland Security have apologized for the assessment? Why or why not? If such briefings are not tolerable to the citizens of the United States, how should the federal government (or state or local governments) communicate to its citizens information related to trends in domestic terrorism, hate groups and crimes, and the risk posed to citizens? Explain in detail.Should certain groups or individuals be off-limits when discussing potential terrorist motivations (e.g., military veteran

explain the final ruling in the case by the Supreme Court and, most importantly, how the ruling in the case impacts the lives of Americans.

The Supreme Court is made up of nine justices who are responsible for deciding whether or not laws are in line with the U.S. Constitution. These individuals serve life-long appointments once they are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate. Below is a list of some of the most controversial decisions in the last few decades by the Supreme Court. These cases are often mentioned by politicians during campaigns because the issues are still debated, even after the Supreme Court’s ruling.For this assignment:First, list the current nine members of the United States Supreme Court.Second, look at the link below fot District of Columbia v. Heller, gun rights. Summarize (in your own words):The key points in the case and explain the law being challengedThe part or amendment to the Constitution discussed in the caseAnd, the states or local governments, if any, that were mentioned in the case.Third, explain the final ruling in the case by the Supreme Court and, most importantly, how the ruling in the case impacts the lives of Americans. You may need to look for an additional news article if you are unsure.Be sure to include the links to any news articles or websites you visit by copying and pasting the link at the end of your assignment.As with all weekly written assignments, submit your work as an attached file. Double-space your paper and use 12 point Times New Roman as your font.

analyze how the poems describe Sigurth’s heroic accomplishments, and explain your impression of him.

PromptThe heroes of all the myths we have covered thus far have been quite complex, and this week’s reading about Sigurth is no different. In this es.say, analyze how the poems describe Sigurth’s heroic accomplishments, and explain your impression of him. In doing so, pay close attention to his fight with the dragon, his promise to Brynhild, his pact with Gunner, and his ultimate betrayal.Guidelines• Your initial response should be at least 500 words in length• Use MLA format for any quotations or citations that you use to support your answer• Use size 12 font, one-inch margins, and double-spacing• Consult the MLA Formatting and Style Guide to understand how to format citations and references and for general writing assistance (writing style, mechanics, grammar, etc.). ReadingsThe Poetic Edda: Stories Of The Norse Gods And Heroes, translated and edited by Jackson Crawford. Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 2015.Introduction, pp. ix to xxiiVoluspa, pp. 1 to 16Havamal, pp. 17 to 47Vafthurthnismal, pp. 48 to 59Lokasenna, pp. 100 to 114Thrymskvitha, pp. 115 to 122Baldrs draumar, pp. 141 to 144Rigsthula, pp. 145 to 155Voluspa en skamma, pp. 156 to 167Fra dautha Sinfjotla, pp. 218 to 219Gripisspa, pp. 220 to 233Reginsmal, pp. 234 to 240Fafnismal, pp. 241 to 251Sigrdrifumal, pp. 252 to 259Brot af Sigurtharkvithu, pp. 260 to 265Guthrunarkvitha I, pp. 266 to 272Sigurtharkvitha en skamma, pp. 273 to 288Helreith Brynhildar, pp. 289 to 292

Describe how you knew learning occurred prior to summative assessment.

Curriculum Based Summative Assessment Design Using what you’ve learned from Chapters Six and Eight from Lefrançois as well as other resources along the way, develop a curriculum based assessment (CBA) centered on one of your two instructional plans from Weeks Three and Four.Part 1: Provide a Pre-Assessment Description (One-to two-pages).Use these prompts to guide your exploration of what occurred BEFORE the summative assessment.State measurable and observable objectives (what you wanted students to learn).Describe how you knew learning occurred prior to summative assessment.Describe the instructional strategies used to prepare students for the summative assessment (from your previous instructional plan in either Weeks Three or Four).Explain adjustments you made or should have made to your instruction to ensure mastery of learning objectives.Describe how the use of technology contributed to student preparation for the summative assessment or how it will be added to and contribute to the summative assessment here.Part 2: Design an easily accessible summative assessment (Approximately two to three pages) Identify the grade level and subject matter and a measurable unit objective(s) and align with the stated standard as prescribed in the original instructional plan from either Week Three or Four and referenced from the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Create a minimum of six, no more than ten, problems/questions/tasks for students to complete that include a variety of test item types (selected response, short answer, extended written response, and/or performance).Label each question with its corresponding: Objective(s) (if more than one is being assessed)Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels (Note at least two different cognitive levels must be measured on this assessment.)Define and discuss criteria for scoring extended response and performance items.Part 3: Provide Assessment Reflection (One to two pages).Define how you determined mastery.Explain how you will accommodate or modify for the special population previously described in Week Four (two students with specific learning disabilities in reading and math, one ADHD student, and one English language learner).Describe how you will use the evidence collected. Grading: You will submit a SINGLE document clearly labeled as Parts 1, 2, and 3. APA formatting will be followed, including the required cover and reference pages. You must use a minimum of five scholarly resources, in addition to the course text. Your resources should include a combination of peer-reviewed articles and web-based articles, and they must be cited in-text. You will be held accountable for each required subcomponent per part, viewable on the assignment rubric.Writing the Final ProjectThe Summative Assessment: Must be approximately eight double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.Must use at least five scholarly sources, in addition to the course text.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

How can we prepare the new officer to deal with the situation and document properly?

Explain and discuss any one or some of the following: how you would handle documentation of another officer that was being overly aggressive resulting in an internal affairs investigation. How different would the documentation (and your liability) be if you stepped in and stopped it versus looking the other way? How do you think a rookie would react differently versus a seasoned officer with the same situation. How can we prepare the new officer to deal with the situation and document properly?

What did you learn from the posting?

Please read each passage below and respond to each part and answer the following questions. (should be a minimum of 150 to 250 words each) What did you learn from the posting?What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?What clarification do you need regarding the posting?What differences or similarities do you see between your initial discussion thread and your classmates’ postings?How do your classmates’ chosen theories apply to other situations?I DO NOT need a reference or title page, however please provide the reference(s) underneath the passage. Please label as I have done below, example Part 1 and place your response along with the reference. Please keep each one on the same document! Please cite properly and use correct grammar. Part 1 A successful reduction in force can only be implemented if everyone is as transparent as possible about what is happening. Employees who are being laid off, and those who remain, need to know why the action is being taken. There may already be negative feelings inside the ‘survivors’, but this disruption could intensify them. The more transparent you are with them, the less anxious and insecure they will feel. It is imperative that leaders facilitate greater interaction between their subordinates and their managers, encourage active listening, ensure employee participation in decision-making, and offer open-door policies. Be more visible and honest. Be clear about your expectations. It is essential that managers inform affected employees about layoffs as soon as possible. They should be told that no further downsizing plans are in sight. Explicitly ask remaining employees their concerns or questions and encourage them to articulate their sentiments (Peppercorn, 2021).After seeing their colleagues lose their jobs, it may further exacerbate the negative feelings of being laid off that the ‘survivors’ already have after seeing their colleagues lose their jobs. It is even possible that best performers will search for new positions out of feelings of insecurity. This can be addressed by increasing transparency. Keeping the remaining employees informed and assured is key to their trust. The fear that follows trauma only grows. Encourage them to speak their mind freely and empathize with them to hasten recovery (Peppercorn, 2021).The most ideal motivation theory for this scenario is expectancy theory. The Expectancy theory provides a sort of a mechanism for finding out motivation through a certain type of calculation.Employees have personal goals which they like to achieve and for this reason they work in organizations. These personal goals can be fulfilled by organizational rewards or work outcomes. Therefore, the relationship between organizational rewards or work outcomes and personal goals is important i.e. to what extent organizational rewards fulfil an employee’s personal goals and how attractive are those rewards to the employee. This relationship can also be expressed as the value the employee gives to the work outcomes. Secondly, organizational rewards or work outcomes are dependent on the individual performance of the employee. The level of belief that the individual employee has that his/her performance will result in achievement of organizational rewards/work outcomes is also important. And thirdly, the perception of the chances by the individual employee that personal effort on his/her will lead to high performance is again important (Parijat & Bagga, 2014).Parijat, P., & Bagga, S. (2014). Victor Vroom’s expectancy theory of motivation–An evaluation. International Research Journal of Business and Management, 7(9), 1-8.Peppercorn, S. (2021, February 1). How to support your remaining employees after a layoff. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved June 19, 2022, from https://hbr.org/2020/05/how-to-support-your-remaining-employees-after-a-layoff?registration=successPart 2 Employee motivation can be deduced from many sources and with many reasons to include internal and external factors contributing. One of the best ways to understand a person’s workplace motivation is to understand their needs or their perceived needs. People will work to satisfy their needs and they will prioritize needs by what’s most important to them.In the traditional sense of the needs theory better known as the ERG Theory developed by Clayton Alderfer, it focuses on the three principles of existence, relatedness, and growth. Existence classifies a person’s efforts in satisfying their basic needs such as food, shelter, safety, health, etc. Relatedness focuses on the relationship component of a workplace and belonging to a group while growth pertains to the idea of a person being fulfilled in their role and striving to reach their potential. Ideally, all areas should be satisfied for an employee to be committed and motivated to their role in the workplace (Caulton, 2012).In the case of scenario C, it’s stated that the employee has met many of their basic needs in areas of existence and relatedness but is lacking the growth component in their role. This role provides as income, has shown to be stable and safe, are part of a tribe, accepted by the group and has supportive leaders at the helm.Though the leaders may be supportive, they may be missing a key ingredient to the development of this employee. One of a manager’s responsibilities is to develop their employees through training and skill development so that they may contribute more to the overall organization and empower them. “The presence empowerment in workplace allows employees to be initiatives and provide the necessary solutions to situations that may be beyond the limits of their responsibilities” (Papathanasiou et al., 2014). In the case of this employee, a job is only a “dead-end” if the leadership does not push more responsibilities and the employee accepts stagnation.References:Caulton, J. (2012). The Development and Use of the Theory of ERG: A Literature Review. Emerging Leadership Journeys, 5(1). https://www.regent.edu/journal/emerging-leadership-journeys/alderfers-erg-theory-of-motivation/Papathanasiou, I., Fradelos, E., Kleisiaris, C., Tsaras, K., Kalota, M., & Kourkouta, L. (2014). Motivation, Leadership, Empowerment and Confidence: Their Relation with Nurses’ Burnout. Materia Socio Medica, 26(6), 405. https://doi.org/10.5455/msm.2014.26.405-410

Provide examples of (1) a deductive valid argument and (2) a deductive invalid argument that are based on something in your everyday life.

Provide examples of (1) a deductive valid argument and (2) a deductive invalid argument that are based on something in your everyday life. So, you only need to come up with a total of twoexamples, by choosing one valid form and one invalid form (see handout for forms). Be sure to identify which two forms you’re using in your examples and to specify your values for p and q. Double and triple-check that you are plugging in the values correctly into the argument forms!