Describe the functions performed by a probation officer, including a discussion of “role ambiguity.”

You have been hired to advise an underperforming probation department. This department has seen very high employee turnover and frequent criticism from judges unhappy with the supervision being provided to those sentenced in their courtrooms.
A new director has been hired and is expecting guidance from you. Create a 6- to 8-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, addressing the following:

Describe the functions performed by a probation officer, including a discussion of “role ambiguity.”
Describe the job requirements for new hires and recommend whether they are appropriate or should be changed. (You will need to research the job requirements for probation officers in your area).
As stated above, this department has seen very high rates of turnover among employees. Identify the aspects of the position that may lead to burnout. What can managers do to minimize the impact of factors that contribute to job dissatisfaction and burnout?
Support your responses with examples. Use the notes section of the slides to elaborate as necessary and to provide citations. Cite any sources using the APA format on a separate slide.

Which tool, Wireshark or NetWitness, provides information about the wireless antenna strength during a captured transmission?

Lab Assessment Questions & Answers
1. Which tool, Wireshark or NetWitness, provides information about the wireless antenna strength during a captured transmission?
2. Which tool displays the MAC address and IP address information and allows them to be correlated for a given capture transmission?
3. What is the manufacturer specific ID for the GemTek radio transmitter/receiver?
4. The receiver and/or transmitter address is hard-coded in hardware and cannot be changed: It can always be counted on to correctly identify the device transmitting. True or false?
5. What was the actual web host name to which www.polito.it resolved?
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6. How can one determine that the website www.polito.it is in Italy?
7. What is the IP address for www.polito.it?
8. What destination organization is the owner of record of www.polito.it?

Describe the major physical, cognitive, and social developmental changes that occur from infancy to adulthood.

Create a “yearbook” presentation of psychological concepts and theories throughout history, past and present findings. For each course outcome, choose at least one time period to research about the significant findings that happened during the time. For example, for Course Outcome #1, you could choose to research the 1900s and the work of Sigmund Freud and the early 2000s for more recent research findings related to psychodynamic therapy and defense mechanisms. Include information about the major figure or figures of the time, where applicable. Make clear connections to key concepts and theories related to each course outcome using scholarly sources and relevant images.
Following is a list of the 7 course outcomes you will need to address in your presentation.
Course Outcomes
Assess theoretical perspectives related to human behavior, including physiological explanations for changes in behavior.
Analyze the processes of sensation and perception, and the factors that affect consciousness.
Examine the physiological and psychological impact of stress, and various techniques for stress management.
Illustrate models of learning and memory.
Analyze key theories on motivation and personality.
Describe the major physical, cognitive, and social developmental changes that occur from infancy to adulthood.
Describe different types of psychological disorders, schools of thought on possible causes, and how society responds to people living with mental disorders.

How do both depict American Puritan fears and religion?

Write an informal essay compare “Young Goodman Browne” with The Witch. How do both depict American Puritan fears and religion? You may do some research on American Puritanism in Massachusetts, and research Nathaniel Hawthorne’s own relationship with the Salem Witch Trials. “Young Goodman Browne” uses allegory (extended metaphors) to explore the main characters fears and repressions. Does The Witch use allegory? How does the film convey religious fear of evil and the Devil? Do you think it is significant that the we never see the Devil’s face in the film? How would you characterize the Devil in the film? Is he a trickster, or more insidious and scary? Why does Thomasin make a deal with the Devil?
This is an informal essay assignment. You may use “I” statements and state whether you enjoyed the film and short story

**Short story: http://www.columbia.edu/itc/english/f1124y-001/resources/Young_Goodman_Brown.pdf
**Movie: “The witch” (2015)

Explain how the controversial issue has been impacted by the advancement of technology in the media.

Impact of Media and Technology on Society
Overview
Prepare a position paper on a controversial issue in the news. Explain how the controversial issue has been impacted by the advancement of technology in the media. Select one of the topics addressed in this class: Race in the media, body image, treatment of women in the workplace (including equal pay and online harassment), public trust in the media, and free speech and hate speech.

You will want your position paper to outline specifically what the nature of the problem is, and demonstrate critical thinking, sound logic, valid claims, personal passion and credible support that is cited correctly.

Requirements
Write a three-page paper in which you:

In the introduction, include a quote, question or statistic from your text and an overview of the three major points you will cover.
Introduce your position with a thesis statement at the end of the first paragraph.
Provide three major points to support your thesis statement (put each major point in a separate paragraph).
Wrap up your assignment with a strong conclusion in which you re-state the points you made and supported.
Organize arguments and support your claims effectively.
Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims and credible support for the claims.

Describe how implementing the fundamental principles of management will help to improve the management process withinyour company.

Management Plan Recommendations: For this section of the summative assessment, you will make recommendations for themanagement improvement plan.
a. Describe how implementing the fundamental principles of management will help to improve the management process withinyour company. You could consider the factors that interfere with or prohibit effectivemanagement.
b. Identify how aspects of the fundamental principles of management will be implemented and communicated to all personnelwithin the company. You could consider thinking about this from a training standpoint.
c. Describe how the application of the fundamental principles of management will lead to increased employee performance. Youcould consider what needs to improve the most to help increase employee performance.
d. Explain how applying ethical principles to the fundamental principles of management would be sustained and monitored by thecompany. You could consider using the rational decision-making model to show how this process can help with ensuring long-term success.
III. Conclusion: For this section of the summative assessment, you will provide a summary of your recommended changes to the managementimprovement plan using examples revolving around the fundamental principles of management.a. Summarize how these management changes, based on the fundamental principles of management, will help to ensure organizationalsuccess. Be sure to provide examples of how these changes will have the most direct impact.

Discuss the epidemiological data and how the disease can be prevented or managed by looking at this data.

Select a specific disease (diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease,
thyroid disease, cancer, etc.) and a specific ethnic group. Write an
essay/paper and discuss the epidemiological data, health access,
diversity, the determinants of health, health literacy, religion and
health promotion for the disease and ethnic group selected. You will
need to include the following in the signature assignment:
Briefly explain the disease you selected and the ethnic group
Discuss the epidemiological data and how the disease can be
prevented or managed by looking at this data.
Discuss health access and diversity of the selected ethnic
group.
Explain how the determinants of health, such as personal,
social, economic, and environmental factors influence health
status.
Discuss health literacy, religion and health promotion in
regards to the disease and ethnic group selected.

write a policy analysis that demonstrates comparative and critical thinking on a current policy debate in the field of your choosing.

Introduction
The introduction should answer the following questions:

What is the public policy debate you are focusing on?
Why is the issue important to the American public?
Policy History
The policy history should answer the following questions:

Has the local government addressed your issue in law (i.e. current policy in place) and, if so, in what ways have the laws succeeded and/or fallen short?
What previous reform efforts (i.e. bills that failed to pass) should the reader be aware of?
In sum, why does a public policy debate persist despite prior efforts?
Mapping the Policy Debate
This section is a comparative introduction to different policy positions on your topic and how different institutions and interests align. You should complete the following tasks and questions:

Introduce (label) the main policy camps on each side of the debate.
What are the specific policy goals and describe the desired social outcomes for each camp?
Be clear in stating how each policy camp differs on the question of what the proper role of government should be in response to this problematic situation.
Policy Recommendation
The policy recommendation section should answer the following questions:

What policy or policies do you recommend the government adopt?
How does your position compare to competing policy camps you evaluate in the policy mapping section? Does your position align with one of the policy camps?
What is your reasoning for selecting your position as opposed to other alternatives?
What arguments might you anticipate in opposition to your recommendation and how do you respond?