Once social workers have located a policy that addresses a social problem, the next step is to analyze the policy’s development and potential impacts. In other words, does the policy resolve or mitigate the issue?

Assignment Overview ( Please review the review the uploaded papers for review and guidance)
This assignment builds on the previous components of this research project, where you identified a social problem and selected a federal policy that affects it.
 
Once social workers have located a policy that addresses a social problem, the next step is to analyze the policy’s development and potential impacts. In other words, does the policy resolve or mitigate the issue? Looking at China’s one-child policy, you would want to know whether it is indeed reducing fertility rates. Next, you would want to know if the policy has any unintended consequences that must also be addressed. For example, China’s one-child policy has led to significant labor shortages in the country.
 
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAs and practice behaviors:
 
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
C5.GP.A: Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social service.
Related Assignment Criterion:
1. Analyze the development of the chosen policy.
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
C5.GP.B: Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services.
Related Assignment Criteria:
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population.
3. Evaluate the feasibility of the policy.
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
C5.GP.C: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
Related Assignment Criterion:
4. Identify the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population.
Assignment Description
In this assignment, you will analyze the federal policy you chose to address your social justice issue, including providing background of the development of the policy and evaluating its effectiveness and feasibility. Remember that the feasibility of a policy relates not only to its economic feasibility, but also to its political and social impact. You will also identify the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from most effectively reaching your targeted population.
 
Continue to consult Congress.gov, the Government Accountability Office, public policy analysis research and reports, and other peer-reviewed research to support your analysis. Also, use the NASW Code of Ethics Web page to guide your analysis.
 
Assignment Instructions
For this assignment:
 
Analyze the development of your chosen federal policy.
Analyze the historical background that led to the development of the policy.
Define the goals of the policy and how these goals are intended to be met, including services and programs intended to achieve the goals.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population.
Consider how well the policy has met the needs of your target population and to what extent it improves the social justice problem you initially researched. Does the policy seem to ignore, impede, or strengthen the social functioning of the target population?
To what extent does the policy meet or improve the social values of the target population?
To what extent does the policy adhere to best practice ethics and best practice standards?
If the outcome of your analysis is that best practice ethics and standards are not being adhered to, include that information in your analysis as well.
Evaluate the feasibility of the policy.
Is the policy politically, economically, and administratively feasible? Provide details and rationale.
Identify the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population. Have other constraints arisen since the passage of the policy that have made conditions worse or better for the chosen population?
Guidelines
Support your claims and recommendation with clear rationale and support from scholarly, peer-reviewed literature.
Refer to the rubric that will be used to grade your work, before completing this assignment.
Reference feedback you received from the previous assignment to improve the quality of your submission. Further feedback from this project component will help you improve your work for the final Federal Policy Analysis and Recommendations course project.
Example assignment: You may use the assignment example, linked in the Resources, to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the rubric would look like.
 
Additional Requirements
The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements:
 
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
Cited resources: Minimum of eight scholarly sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.
Length of paper: Six to eight double-spaced, typed pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Due date: Assignment must be submitted to your instructor in the courseroom no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday of this week.
Resources
NASW Code of EthicsLinks to an external site..
Library Research and Information Skills: What Is Scholarly?
Introduction to the Capella Library.
Capella University Library.
United States CongressLinks to an external site..
Week 6 Assignment Example [PDF] Download Week 6 Assignment Example [PDF].
Evidence and APA.
How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed Articles?
Week 6 Assignment – Policy Analysis
Week 6 Assignment – Policy Analysis
Criteria Ratings Pts
Analyze the development of the chosen policy. (C5.GP.A)
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55 to >46.75 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Analyzes the development of the chosen policy and uses outstanding details and examples to support the analysis.
46.75 to >38.5 pts
PROFICIENT
Analyzes the development of the chosen policy.
38.5 to >0 pts
BASIC
Describes but does not analyze the development of the chosen policy.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe the development of the chosen policy.
/ 55 pts
Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population. (C5.GP.B)
view longer description
55 to >46.75 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Evaluates the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population, using outstanding details and examples to support the evaluation.
46.75 to >38.5 pts
PROFICIENT
Evaluates the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population.
38.5 to >0 pts
BASIC
Analyzes but does not evaluate the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not analyze the effectiveness of the policy with respect to the target population.
/ 55 pts
Evaluate the feasibility of the policy. (C5.GP.B)
view longer description
55 to >46.75 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Evaluates the feasibility of the policy, using outstanding details and examples as support.
46.75 to >38.5 pts
PROFICIENT
Evaluates the feasibility of the policy.
38.5 to >0 pts
BASIC
Describes but does not evaluate the feasibility of the policy.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe the feasibility of the policy.
/ 55 pts
Identify the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population. (C5.GP.C)
view longer description
55 to >46.75 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Analyzes the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population, using outstanding details and examples as support.
46.75 to >38.5 pts
PROFICIENT
Identifies the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population.
38.5 to >0 pts
BASIC
Identifies only some of the policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not identify policy constraints that inhibit the policy from fully addressing the problem for the chosen population.
/ 55 pts
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.
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30 to >25.5 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession, consistently and with no errors, referencing at least eight, well-chosen scholarly sources.
25.5 to >21 pts
PROFICIENT
Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession, referencing at least eight scholarly sources.
21 to >0 pts
BASIC
Inconsistently communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession, or does not support the claims with at least eight scholarly sources.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.
/ 30 pts
Total Points: 0
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The ideal setting for childcareWhat constitutes an ideal childcare setting for a 6 month old?

The ideal setting for childcareWhat constitutes an ideal childcare setting for a 6 month old?

Due

Sunday and the end of the 8th week of classes, by midnight

Course Objectives Addressed

5. Demonstrate the ability to research a controversial topic in the field, and come to an evidence-based conclusion.

Description of assignment

Suppose you were seeking a child-care setting for your 6-month-old baby. What would you want it to be like, and why? Address issues such as (but not limited to):

Physical setting
Personnel qualifications
Health, safety, and nutrition
Mental, emotional, and cognitive stimulation
Cost
Proximity

Support your opinions with citations from at least three academic sources (not websites or popular press).
 

Format

Word document with separate title page and reference list, not included in the word count

Length

1200-1500 words

Grading Rubric

Possible grade

Student grade

The paper addresses the issues specified by the assignment

30

The author shows insight and sophistication in thinking and writing

40

Paper was well organized and easy to follow. Paper was the required length.Cover page, paper body, citations and Reference listwere in the correct APA format, and not included in the word count.

20

Few to no spelling, grammar, punctuation or other writing structure errors

10

TOTAL

100

What are a few different ways that the supermarket chain could incorporate farm-to-table principles into its operations while still meeting consumer demands?

4-2 Discussion: Farm-to-Table and the Triple Bottom Line
You are the chief operating officer (COO) of a local supermarket chain that has 10 stores within an 100-mile radius. The farm-to-table movement has been gaining momentum locally, and now it’s a consumer demand as well as a good practice. This movement supports the use of local suppliers to limit the environmental impact caused by the long-distance transportation of food. It also supports small family farms that use sustainable practices, such as avoiding genetically modified organisms and pesticides or using organic fertilizers. The CEO of the supermarket chain has asked you to see if the supermarket can apply some of the farm-to-table principles to how it selects produce suppliers. Before moving too far in that direction, both you and the CEO agree that the inventory-management implications need to be understood.
 
Keep in mind that supermarket customers want a wide range of produce all year long—even produce that does not grow locally during parts of the year. For example, oranges cannot survive very cold weather, but local customers expect to be able to buy them even during snowstorms in winter.
 
In your initial post, address the following:
 
What are a few different ways that the supermarket chain could incorporate farm-to-table principles into its operations while still meeting consumer demands?
What are the benefits and risks associated with incorporating farm-to-table principles into the grocery chain’s supply chain?
What data and communication with the local farms is necessary for the supermarket to implement this endeavor?
What factors or metrics will determine whether you, as the COO, support applying farm-to-table principles to the supermarket, and why?
In your replies to at least two peers, address the questions below:
 
What considerations should decision makers keep in mind or prioritize when components of the triple bottom line don’t agree—for example, when an environmentally beneficial decision may negatively affect profit, or the reverse?
Which approach that your peers suggested in their initial posts do you feel would be the most effective, and why?

Read the article titled Transforming Employee Performance through Effective Feedback. Identify at least two additional common mistakes in giving feedback that are not included within this article that either you have personally experienced or that you have witnessed in your past or present positions. .

Read the article titled Transforming Employee Performance through Effective Feedback. Identify at least two additional common mistakes in giving feedback that are not included within this article that either you have personally experienced or that you have witnessed in your past or present positions.
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Write a 3 – 5 page reaction paper which includes the following:
 

A brief overview of each of the eight mistakes most common mistakes made in providing feedback
An explanation of how each mistake impacts the employee
Identify at least two additional common mistakes in giving feedback that are not included within this article that either you have personally experienced or that you have witnessed in your past or present positions.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made a number of strides in recent years, including 2011. Explain how the DHS has changed from its inception in 2001 to what it has become today. Describe how the relationships between the DHS and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies have transformed over the years.

Term Paper: DHS Progress
Due Week 10 and worth 100 point
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made a number of strides in recent years, including 2011. Explain how the DHS has changed from its inception in 2001 to what it has become today.
Describe how the relationships between the DHS and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies have transformed over the years.The department’s organization and cooperation with other agencies continues to strengthen. Read the article discussing the success of the DHS in 2011 located athttp://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/20111222-dhs-progress-2011.shtm.
Write a (11-14) page paper in which you:

Explain how the DHS has changed from its inception in 2001 to what it has become today.
Describe how the relationships between the DHS and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies have transformed over the years.
Analyze the current structure of the DHS and other agencies protecting the United States from internal and external threats. Suggest three (3) changes to the current structure of the DHS and justify your suggestions.
Describe the top three (3) characteristics of homeland security that the United States needs to address in the immediate future and why.
Discuss the existing roadblocks that are preventing the DHS from addressing these top concerns.
Predict the role cyber terrorism could play in future attacks against the United States and its allies. Describe what you consider to be the largest cyber threat(s) to the nation.
Use at least five (5) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Describe the foundations of homeland security.
Analyze the role of intelligence and counterterrorism activities among federal agencies.
List and describe the various types of and practice of cybercrime.
Summarize border security and immigration issues.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in homeland security.
Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Homeland Security Organization and Administration using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Explain the value of web analytics as well as the measurable business value for using conversion metrics.

In this initial project assignment, you will select and provide background information for your client for whom you will complete a web analytics and conversion optimization strategy. In addition, you must discuss the types of metrics that will be used to help determine success for your strategy.

This phase of the project will be in two parts. These parts can be delivered in one document as long as they are labeled Part One and Part Two within the document.

 
In a 2 – 4 page document, complete the following:
Part One – Client Overview 
You will perform competitive analysis for your client by performing the following:

Provide a detailed description of the selected client. 

The description should include adequate background information to acquaint your peers about the client.

Define a unique value proposition (UVP) for the client.
Identify the top three competitors for your client. 

Create a list of their names and Web sites

Explain the value of web analytics as well as the measurable business value for using conversion metrics.
Site Overview-provide a basic analysis of the site for your selected client.

Part Two – SWOT Analysis

Perform a SWOT analysis for your client and your client’s top three competitors. 

You may not find all the information you need for the competitors. Make and state plausible assumptions.

Provide an overview of potential opportunities (at least three) in which your selected client should be utilizing web analytics tools.

Any sources must be cited in APA format.

Describe a situation where you were a leader or responsible for the success of a project at work or in your home. What leadership role had the greatest impact on the success of the project? Why?

 Effective governance and leadership are critical factors for the success of a team or organization. However, these roles come with many challenges, and the ability to overcome these challenges is the key.
For this assignment, respond to the following:

Describe a situation where you were a leader or responsible for the success of a project at work or in your home. What leadership role had the greatest impact on the success of the project? Why?

You are one of the employees who just received the diversity training manual from the human resources department. Being a member of a minority, you are very interested in the section on Affirmative Action.   You decide to study the Bakke v. Regents case a little further. Click here to read the case.  http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=438&invol=265   Discuss your opinions on the original intent of Affirmative Action, whether you think its intent was fair, and what your current opinion of it is. Use objective reasoning (rather than subjective judgments) as you frame your answer.

You are one of the employees who just received the diversity training manual from the human resources department. Being a member of a minority, you are very interested in the section on Affirmative Action.
 
You decide to study the Bakke v. Regents case a little further. Click here to read the case.  http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=438&invol=265
 
Discuss your opinions on the original intent of Affirmative Action, whether you think its intent was fair, and what your current opinion of it is. Use objective reasoning (rather than subjective judgments) as you frame your answer.
Reference
 
University of California Regents v. Bakke, 438 U.S. 265 (1978). Retrieved from the FindLaw Web site: http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=438&invol=265
 

What do you think are the key items and issues that need to be implemented to manage a system engineering organization created for a project implementation?

Systems engineering organizations are often created for just one project.

What do you think are the key items and issues that need to be implemented to manage a system engineering organization created for a project implementation?
Consider the following in your response:

The major aspects of organizing and staffing a team.
Processes that are needed
How the project is staffed
Where personnel will be located
How personnel will be trained
Tools that will be needed

Compare Psalm 23 and The Sermon on the Mount. The works have similar themes, or messages. What is the main idea of each work? How are the works alike? How are they different? How is the style, or genre, of each work appropriate to its purpose?

Answer the following question in a clear, well-crafted paper Be sure to cite specific details from the text in your answer. 
1.) Compare Psalm 23 and The Sermon on the Mount. The works have similar themes, or messages. What is the main idea of each work? How are the works alike? How are they different? How is the style, or genre, of each work appropriate to its purpose? (These questions are meant to give you some guidance to compare the two works, but you will need to choose one or two of these questions to answer, or create your own comparison. You can’t answer all of these questions well in 1-2 pages.) 
Save your assignment as a Word(.doc) document and submit as an attachment below.