Plato and Al-Farabi both thought that a just city should be ruled by a philosopher. What factors determine whether a government will make good decisions? Do you agree with Plato and Al-Farabi that these factors are the virtue and abilities of its leader or leadership? What role does the structure of the government play in how it makes decisions and how good those decisions are?

Plato and Al-Farabi both thought that a just city should be ruled by a philosopher. What factors determine whether a government will make good decisions? Do you agree with Plato and Al-Farabi that these factors are the virtue and abilities of its leader or leadership? What role does the structure of the government play in how it makes decisions and how good those decisions are? Identify two or three good decisions your government has made. Using the SIFT or four moves approach from the chapter on critical thinking, research each decision. Then write a paragraph about each decision, describing how the decision was made. Explain why it does or does not support Plato’s and Al-Farabi’s position.

Describe a time in your professional life when a cross-functional team worked together to achieve an organization’s goal.What are the benefits and challenges?

Describe a time in your professional life when a cross-functional team worked together to achieve an organization’s goal.What are the benefits and challenges?Review and consider the team collaboration scenario described by two of your peers. One way to respond to each of your peers is to share your thoughts on the types of collaboration shared by your peers. Another approach would be to provide your perspective on the strategies that you have seen cross-functional teams use to accomplish goals.For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources and all course materials.Must have three posts: A Main Post and two replies to peers.First post: Either your main post or a reply to others must be posted before midnight CT (Central time) on Friday of each week.I launched a painting business last year and needed a website. A cross funtional team will combine resources to acheive a common goal or interest. Each member contributing her/ his expertise in the matter. Teams work better when they are diverse, this increases the perspective angle that the project is completed with. Not one person knows every aspect of the project after all, and if they do, it is still recomended that they work with a team. Ideas are created or improved upon when there are different trains of thought behind them. The team that I compiled included a website designer, a researcher and an industry expert. While I do know how to paint and would be the person performing all of the services offered on the website, an industry experts input would guide me through the service offers on the website. I did not want to promote a service for a certain price, or offer a service that could jeapordize my bottom line or company reputation.I was advised on commercial painting services, how they are invoiced and given advice based on the industry experts personal experience. This way I knew what to expect and could make a better decision and decide weather commercial painting services were to be part of my service offering or not.The website designer had the expertise of working with web design and coding software that I didn’t. Yes, you can find plenty of website builders out there which allow you create your own landing page or domain, and even a logo. However, sourcing the correct site alone is time consuming. I could follow the advice of someone who has used a certain website builder because it was easy to use, however what is easy for them may not be easy for me. A professional logo also required email dialogue and sourcing a supplier, again time consuming.The web designer created my website, provided me with a domain and an awesome company logo in two weeks. Great timing considering I used those two weeks to register my business with the county, and tax office. Purchase supplies that I needed to perform my service offerings or run my business. I was also able to continue to work throughout the same time, which created revenue for me to run the business with.Cross functional teams save time, money and prevent setbacks which could drastically alter a projects outcome. Working together gives the project a unique perspective, and utilizing expertise creates efficeincy. A time in my professional life when a cross-functional team worked together to achieve an organization’s goal was during a product launch project. The goal was to successfully introduce a new product into the market and increase sales within six months.The cross-functional team consisted of individuals from marketing, finance, and human resources departments, each bringing their unique skills and ability to the table. The marketing team oversaw creating a comprehensive marketing strategy and promotional campaigns. The finance team managed budgeting and financial analysis to ensure the project was financially workable. The human resources team supplied support in terms of hiring and training the added staff needed for the product launch.One of the major benefits of working in a cross-functional team was the diverse perspectives and ability that each team member brought. This allowed for a more integrated approach to problem-solving and decision-making. By tapping into the knowledge and skills of each team member, we were able to develop a well-rounded marketing strategy that considered both financial constraints and human resource requirements.However, there were also some challenges that we met. One of the main challenges was communication. With team members coming from different departments, we had to overcome communication barriers and ensure that everyone was on the same page. This required effective communication channels and regular updates to keep everyone informed about the progress and any changes in the project.Another challenge was coordinating and aligning the efforts of different team members. Each department had its own priorities and deadlines, and it was crucial to align these with the overall project timeline. This required effective project management and coordination skills to ensure that everyone was working towards the same goal and meeting the established milestones.In terms of collaboration strategies, our cross-functional team used regular meetings and brainstorming sessions to foster collaboration and idea-sharing. We encouraged open communication and encouraged team members to supply input and feedback. This allowed us to use the diverse abilities within the team and produce innovative solutions.Additionally, we also used project management tools and software to track progress, assign tasks, and watch deadlines. This helped in streamlining the workflow and ensuring that everyone was accountable for their responsibilities.In reviewing the team collaboration scenarios described by my peers, several types of collaboration were employed. Peer A highlighted the importance of effective communication and collaboration tools in their cross-functional team. This aligns with my own experience, as clear communication channels and the use of project management tools were crucial to our project’s success.On the other hand, Peer B emphasized the need for trust and respect among team members. This is indeed an important aspect of collaboration, as it fosters a positive working environment and encourages open dialogue.In conclusion, cross-functional teams can be highly effective in achieving an organization’s goals by using diverse abilities and perspectives. While there may be challenges in terms of communication and coordination, using effective collaboration strategies and tools can help overcome these obstacles. By working together towards a common goal, cross-functional teams can drive innovation and success within an organization. 

What are the main performance management schemes adopted in organizations?  Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each.Identify and discuss the key reasons why performance management can fail to deliver for both individuals and organizations

What are the main performance management schemes adopted in organizations?  Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each.Identify and discuss the key reasons why performance management can fail to deliver for both individuals and organizations. 

A sample survey of 54 discount brokers showed that the mean price charged for a trade of 100 shares at $50 per share was $33.77 (AAII Journal, February 2006). The survey is conducted annually. With the historical data available, assume a known population standard deviation of $15. 1. Using the sample data, what is the margin of error associated with a 95% confidence interval? Answer 4.00 2. Develop a 95% confidence interval for the mean price charged by discount brokers for a trade of 100 shares at $50 per share.

A sample survey of 54 discount brokers showed that the mean price charged for a trade of 100 shares at $50 per share was $33.77 (AAII Journal, February 2006). The survey is conducted annually. With the historical data available, assume a known population standard deviation of $15.
1. Using the sample data, what is the margin of error associated with a 95% confidence interval? Answer 4.00
2. Develop a 95% confidence interval for the mean price charged by discount brokers for a trade of 100 shares at $50 per share.

An older client was recently discharged from the hospital for evaluation of seizure activity. His history reveals that he has late-stage Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus, which is controlled by diet. He lives at home, where his wife and daughter take care of him. His discharge medications include phenytoin (Dilantin), 100 mg BID; hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), 50 mg QD; levodopa (Sinemet), 25/100 TID; and haloperidol (Haldol), 1 mg before bed. The client has been referred for home care nursing follow-up. Questions: On the initial home visit by the nurse, what assessments should be made? The wife and daughter need teaching about his antiepileptic medication. What teaching should be included?

 
An older client was recently discharged from the hospital for evaluation of seizure activity. His history reveals that he has late-stage Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus, which is controlled by diet. He lives at home, where his wife and daughter take care of him. His discharge medications include phenytoin (Dilantin), 100 mg BID; hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), 50 mg QD; levodopa (Sinemet), 25/100 TID; and haloperidol (Haldol), 1 mg before bed. The client has been referred for home care nursing follow-up.
Questions:

On the initial home visit by the nurse, what assessments should be made?
The wife and daughter need teaching about his antiepileptic medication. What teaching should be included?
During the initial home visit, the client experiences a generalized seizure. What action should the nurse take?

  EJ is a 28-year-old female. She is being admitted for Gastric Bypass Surgery. She is 5’6” and 265 pounds. She has a history of Diabetes and hypertension, she is not on medications at the time. What client education topics are important to reinforce for this client? How will this client’s diet be advanced?

 
EJ is a 28-year-old female. She is being admitted for Gastric Bypass Surgery. She is 5’6” and 265 pounds. She has a history of Diabetes and hypertension, she is not on medications at the time.

What client education topics are important to reinforce for this client?
How will this client’s diet be advanced?
What complications can occur after this surgery?
What is Dumping Syndrome and what are some interventions to help prevent its development?

Research and provide a detailed report on the topic given below.Topic: What is map-reduce programming and data processing?  Describe the importance of adapting those technologies to the healthcare industry.Please select one of the random problems in your organization that can be resolved by finding and analyzing the appropriate data. In your answer, please include a detailed analysis along with a few other examples. Describe how Tableau is going to be helpful and resolve the problem you have identified in the organization.

Research and provide a detailed report on the topic given below.Topic: What is map-reduce programming and data processing?  Describe the importance of adapting those technologies to the healthcare industry.Please select one of the random problems in your organization that can be resolved by finding and analyzing the appropriate data. In your answer, please include a detailed analysis along with a few other examples. Describe how Tableau is going to be helpful and resolve the problem you have identified in the organization.Sample datasets can be found on the website:  Kaggle.com.

  To discuss your communication plan, you want to hold the most productive meeting possible. You know that, in general, women look for equality among other team members when speaking. Men tend to interrupt and speak more frequently during meetings, taking up more time and space. There are many communication differences between men and women. Because your staff includes 6 men and 6 women, gender communication differences are important. With your colleagues, discuss ways to ensure that everyone at the meeting has the opportunity to fully communicate their ideas. Discuss the following: 1 nonverbal difference between males and females 1 verbal difference between males and females.

 
To discuss your communication plan, you want to hold the most productive meeting possible. You know that, in general, women look for equality among other team members when speaking. Men tend to interrupt and speak more frequently during meetings, taking up more time and space. There are many communication differences between men and women. Because your staff includes 6 men and 6 women, gender communication differences are important. With your colleagues, discuss ways to ensure that everyone at the meeting has the opportunity to fully communicate their ideas. Discuss the following:

1 nonverbal difference between males and females
1 verbal difference between males and females.
How and why you can use this knowledge to communicate to the female and male audiences in the organization that you selected

The materials found in the MUSE may help you with this assignment such as the presentation Gender Speak. 

Determine one challenge in the culture that may cause a major resistance to the transition from individual learning to organizational learning. Next, recommend one mitigation intervention to downgrade the identified resistance in your table. Provide a rationale for your selected mitigation intervention.

 
Overview
Using the same scenario from Identifying the Organizational Learning Issue, you realize that transitioning your organization to a learning environment may not be as easy as first imagined. You have encountered several resistance issues relating to the culture, psychological learning, organization structure, workforce commitment, and dissemination of knowledge. You decide to gather a decision-making team to assist in identifying the high or moderate resistance risks that may stop or slow down the process of this transition. The decision-making team must also recommend some mitigation intervention to lower the identified resistance risks to either moderate or low. For example, a high resistance risk can become moderate or low, and a moderate resistance risk can become low.
Your final product will be a table that identifies five issues related to the organization’s culture, psychological learning, organization structure, workforce commitment, and dissemination of knowledge. You must also provide a description of each resistance issue and rate the resistance risk before the mitigation intervention as either High (H) or Moderate (M). Then, you must provide a description of your team’s mitigation intervention and determine the resistance risk’s downgrade from High (H) to Moderate (M) or Low (L) and/or Moderate (M) to Low (L) after the mitigation intervention.
Instructions
Create a table in which you:

Determine one challenge in the culture that may cause a major resistance to the transition from individual learning to organizational learning. Next, recommend one mitigation intervention to downgrade the identified resistance in your table. Provide a rationale for your selected mitigation intervention.
Predict one psychological learning threat that may result from the transition and then provide one mitigation intervention to downgrade the identified resistance in your table. Provide a rationale for your selected mitigation intervention.
Assess the current organizational structure as it relates to the free flow of knowledge, then specify one issue that may cause major resistance to the transition. Provide one mitigation intervention to downgrade the identified resistance in your table. Provide a rationale for your selected mitigation intervention.
Critique the workforce commitment to this transition and predict one major resistance you may encounter. Next, provide a mitigation intervention to downgrade the identified resistance in your table. Provide a rationale for your selected mitigation intervention.
Propose one dissemination of knowledge issue with the recipients’ ability to absorb the knowledge and comprehend it into action (that is, motivating the recipient to share knowledge). Next, provide one mitigation intervention to downgrade the identified resistance in your table. Provide a rationale for your selected mitigation intervention.
Use at least two quality academic references in this assignment.?Note:?Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

Use the Resistance Risk Mitigation Intervention Table Download Resistance Risk Mitigation Intervention Table template. You may also use Microsoft Word or other equivalent software to create a table in an equivalent format for this supporting document.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Create a table to identify transition resistance risks and an intervention to mitigate each.

Identify the eight stages of psychosocial development, and provide a global overview of the stages.  Identify the critical psychosocial dilemma faced in each stage. 

To prepare for this Assignment: 
 
Review Chapter 3, “Human Development,” in your course text. 
In Chapter 3, focus on the section entitled, “The Story of a Lifetime—Rocky Road or Garden Path?” This section describes Erikson’s eight stages of psychosocial development. 
Think about ways in which your life experiences compare with Erickson’s stages. 
Consider whether you accept Erikson’s stages as valid representations of human development over the life span. 
The Assignment (2–3 pages)
 
In a 2- to 3-page paper, respond to the following prompts:
 
Identify the eight stages of psychosocial development, and provide a global overview of the stages. 
Identify the critical psychosocial dilemma faced in each stage. 
For each stage’s dilemma, describe a specific behavior (either of an individual or parents of an individual) that would likely result in a successful outcome. Describe a specific behavior that could contribute to an unsuccessful outcome of that stage.   
Present an argument on the validity of Erikson’s psychosocial stages in terms of your life. Refer generally to your own experiences (that is, without revealing intimate, personal details). Explain whether you think the stages are relevant. Justify your response. 
Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources