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June 4, 2025

Decision-Making in Stadium Construction

OVERVIEW
Each Case Study assignment is designed to help the student make application of course content
to a real world situation. Read the assigned case study and connect the key issues in the case to
assigned readings and presentations. Respond to the questions with direct, thorough responses.
Each case study assignment should include the following:
• Title Page in APA format Decision-Making in Stadium Construction
• Introduction to the case summarizing the situation
• Questions converted to sub-headings – responses to each question
• Strong conclusion that summarizes the ideas
• APA Style Reference page (as needed) Decision-Making in Stadium Construction

INSTRUCTIONS
Milwaukee Brewers Case Study

Some years ago, the Milwaukee Brewers’ then-president Bud Selig made the decision that, in
order to keep the Brewers in Milwaukee, the organization needed to construct a new stadium.
Under the supervision of the new president, Wendy Selig-Prieb (Selig’s daughter), ground was
broken for MillerPark on November 9, 1996. In 2000, President Selig-Prieb stated, “The Miller
Park era is beginning soon, and with it a renewed vitality for major league baseball in Wisconsin.
Accordingly, we are committed to bringing a championship to Wisconsin. Our fans will enjoy a
world class ballpark, and also deserve a rewarding game experience.” Selig-Prieb believed that
Miller Park would bring fortune to Milwaukee, the surrounding area, and the Brewers; the same
is true for any organization that thinks it is necessary to build a multimillion dollar facility.
Countless Major league baseball teams all over the nation have considered, are considering, or
are in the process of building new stadiums in order to keep players, the community, fans, and
team executives happy. Most cities and teams turn to the idea of the new facility when they are
facing a buyout, relocation considerations, player and fan dissatisfaction, and so on. Baseball
club officials understand that the decision to construct a new facility can often reverse these
negatives.
County Stadium, the former home of the Milwaukee Brewers, opened on April 6, 1953, and
increased its seating capacity over the years to hold 53,192 fans. Miller Park, on the other hand,
holds only 43,000 spectators but features a convertible, fan-shaped roof. Miller Park is a more
elaborate establishment than the old County Stadium; it is the extra details found in new
stadiums that executives of major league teams believe will help keep their organizations
competitive from all angles.

Identify and explain the potential problems and opportunities that both the team and the
city might have faced that could have led to the decision to construct a new facility.
1. Use the steps provided in Exhibit 6.1 to decide whether you would have tried to build a
new stadium if you were in Selig-Prieb’s shoes.
2. Do you believe that facility construction is a rational decision for (1) team executives
(2) city officials and (3) local citizens? Explain.,
3. Should team executives city officials and local citizens all be able to participate in the
decision-making process of building a new stadium?, Explain the advantages and
disadvantages of including all of these individuals.,
4. When making decisions about building a new facility what type of decision style(s) and
problem attributes are most relevant and important? Explain.,
5. Identify how Miller Park has helped or hindered the Brewers organization by finding
statistics from attendance records at County Stadium in 1999 and comparing them to
current records at Miller Park., With what you have learned and with any additional
information you have found justify whether or not the decision to build the stadium was
a positive move for the team.,
6. Go online to locate another organization that has recently built or is currently
considering building a new facility. Use that organization’s website to try to identify
what led to that decision. Include any information regarding the funding options
associated with facility construction. Suggest some possible alternatives to facility
construction, if appropriate.

June 4, 2025

Competing Needs in Policy

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Competing Needs in Policy

Review the Resources and think about the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously selected for study in Module 1.
Reflect on the competing needs in healthcare delivery as they pertain to the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously examined.

an explanation of how needs, such as the needs of the workforce, resources, and patients, may impact the development of policy. Then, describe any specific competing needs that may impact the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected. What are the impacts, and how might policy address these ? Be specific and provide examples.

Review the Resources and think about the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously selected for study in Module 1.
Reflect on the competing needs in healthcare delivery as they pertain to the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously examined.

an explanation of how competing needs, such as the needs of the workforce, resources, and patients, may impact the development of policy. Then, describe any specific competing needs that may impact the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected. What are the impacts, and how might policy address these competing needs? Be specific and provide examples. Review the Resources and think about the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously selected for study in Module 1.Reflect on the competing needs in healthcare delivery as they pertain to the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously examined.

an explanation of how , such as the needs of the workforce, resources, and patients, may impact the development of policy. Then, Describe any specific competing needs that may impact the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected., What are the impacts, How might policy address these competing needs? Be specific and provide examples.,

Review the Resources and think about the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously selected for study in Module 1.,
Reflect on the needs in healthcare delivery as they pertain to the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously examined.,

June 4, 2025

Competing Needs in Policy

By Academic Wizard Blog

Competing Needs in Policy

Review the Resources and think about the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously selected for study in Module 1.
Reflect on the competing needs in healthcare delivery as they pertain to the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously examined. Competing Needs in Policy

Review the Resources and think about the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously selected for study in Module 1.
Reflect on the competing needs in healthcare delivery as they pertain to the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously examined.

Review the Resources and think about the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously selected for study in Module 1. Competing Needs in Policy
Reflect on the competing needs in healthcare delivery as they pertain to the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously examined.

an explanation of how competing needs, such as the needs of the workforce, resources, and patients, may impact the development of policy. Then, Describe any specific competing needs that may impact the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected., What are the impacts, How might policy address these competing needs? Be specific and provide examples.,

Review the Resources and think about the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously selected for study in Module 1.,
Reflect on the competing needs in healthcare delivery as they pertain to the national healthcare issue/stressor you previously examined.,

June 4, 2025

Evaluating Business Financial Performance

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Evaluating Business Financial Performance

Scenario

It has now been one month since you launched your business. You are meeting with a few investors soon to share your vision for the company and to ask for more funding. You will be sharing your company’s financial health at this meeting. To do that, you need to determine and analyze your company’s performance over the last month using the data provided. Evaluating Business Financial Performance

Directions

Use the information provided in the Milestone Three Actual Costs and Revenue Data Appendix, which is linked in the Supporting Materials section below, to evaluate your company’s performance. Complete the remaining tabs in the Project Workbook that you used for the Milestone One and Milestone Two assignments.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

Statement of Cost of Goods Sold: Prepare the statement of cost of goods sold in the COGS tab of the workbook. Remember to show your work using calculations to the side of the table or using appropriate formulas in the table.
Income Statement: Use the given revenue data to prepare the Income Statement tab table and calculate the net income. Remember to show your work using calculations to the side of the table or using appropriate formulas in the table
Variance Analysis: Prepare the data in the Variances tab to determine whether the variances are favorable or unfavorable., Remember to show your work using calculations to the side of the table or using appropriate formulas in the table.,
- Complete the data table for the variances by entering the budgeted (standard) and actual labor and material values., Remember to use the estimates for expected sales from your Milestone Two assignment.,
- Determine the variances for direct labor and direct materials in the Variances tab.,
- Evaluate the significance of the variances in the Variances tab and mark them as favorable or unfavorable.,

What to Submit

Submit the Project Workbook with all tabs completed. This file should be completed and submitted using Microsoft Excel.

Supporting Materials
The following resource supports your work on this assignment:

Reading: Milestone Three Actual Costs and Revenue Data Appendix

Milestone Three Rubric

CriteriaExceeds Expectations (100%)Meets Expectations (85%)Partially Meets Expectations (55%)Does Not Meet Expectations (0%)ValueStatement of Cost of Goods SoldPrepares the statement of cost of goods sold, with no errors; shows work through calculations or formulasPrepares the statement of cost of goods sold, with minimal errorsPrepares the statement of cost of goods sold, with significant errorsDoes not attempt criterion35Income StatementPrepares the income statement and calculates net income, with no errors; shows work through calculations or formulasPrepares the income statement and calculates net income, with minimal errorsPrepares the income statement and calculates net income, with significant errorsDoes not attempt criterion35Variance Analysis: Data TableCompletes the data table for variances, with no errors; shows work through calculations or formulasCompletes the data table for variances, with some errorsCompletes the data table for variances with significant errorsDoes not attempt criterion10Variance Analysis: VariancesDetermines all variances for both direct labor and direct materials; shows work through calculations or formulasDetermines most variances for direct labor and direct materialsDetermines some variances for direct labor and direct materialsDoes not attempt criterion10Variance Analysis: SignificanceCorrectly evaluates all variances as favorable or unfavorableCorrectly evaluates most variances as favorable or unfavorableCorrectly evaluates some variances as favorable or unfavorableDoes not attempt criterion10Total:100%

June 4, 2025

Enhancing Audience Topic Understanding

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Enhancing Audience Topic Understanding

SOAP Note Assignment Instructions

Consider constructing a Word document ‘SOAP note template’ and use it to assemble your note. By doing this you can use the template for efficiently constructing your SOAP notes such that you will be able to copy-and-paste for your weekly assignments. NOTE: If your faculty person requests to see your SOAP note template you will be required to send it to them for review. Enhancing Audience Topic Understanding

Sections of the SOAP note should be addressed if they are pertinent to the presenting chief complaint. Enhancing Audience Topic Understanding

Typhon Encounter #:

Type of Note: Focused or Comprehensive

Subjective (S):

CC: chief complaint – What are they being seen for? This is the reason that the patient sought care, stated in their own words/words of their caregiver, or paraphrased.

HPI: Who is the historian? Is the historian reliable? History of Present Illness – use the “OLDCART” approach for collecting data and documenting findings. [O=onset, L=location, D=duration, C=characteristics, A=associated/aggravating factors, R=relieving factors, T=treatment, S=summary]

Past medical history (PMH) – This should include illness/diagnosis, conditions, traumas, hospitalizations, and surgical history that is pertinent to the visit. Include dates if possible.

Reproductive history: GTPAL, STIs, prenatal care, LMP, contraceptive methods, sexual and menstrual history. Include dates if possible.

Allergies: State the offending medication/food and the reactions. Enhancing Audience Topic Understanding

Medications: Names, dosages, routes, frequency, and indications. Social history: Related to the problem, educational level/literacy, smoking, alcohol, drugs, HIV risk, sexually active, caffeine, work, and other stressors. Cultural and spiritual beliefs that impact health and illness. Financial resources.

Family history: Use terms like maternal, paternal and the diseases and the ages they were deceased or diagnosed if known.

Health Maintenance/Promotion – Required for all SOAP notes: Immunizations, exercise, diet, screening, etc. Remember to use the United States Clinical Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines for age-appropriate indicators, Healthy People 2030, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This should reflect patient’s current recommendations. Up to date on health maintenance/promotion will NOT be accepted. Requires references.

Review of systems (ROS) –

• [Refer to your course modules and the Bickley E-text (Bates Guide) as a guide when conducting your ROS to make sure you have not missed any important symptoms,

particularly in areas that you have not already thoroughly explored while discussing the history of present illness.]

You would also want to include any pertinent negatives or positives that would help with your differential diagnosis. For acute episodic or follow-up visits (focused note) you may be omitting certain areas such as GYN, Rectal, GI/Abd, etc. As opposed to a comprehensive visit which would address each system.

Perform either a focused or comprehensive ROS based on the visit type.

General: May include if patient has had a fever, chills, fatigue, malaise, etc.

Skin:

HEENT: head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

Neck:

Breast:

CV: cardiovascular

Resp: respiratory

GI: gastrointestinal

GYN: gynecologic

GU: genito-urinary

PV: peripheral vascular

MSK: musculoskeletal

Neuro: neurological

Endo: endocrine

Psych:

Objective (O):

Physical exam (PE) – • [Refer to your course modules and the Bickley E-text (Bates Guide) as a guide when

determining what physical assessments, you want to include to further explore what you have learned from your subjective data collection]

Perform either a focused or comprehensive exam based on the visit type.,

This area should confirm your findings related to the diagnosis., For acute episodic or follow-up visits (focused) you may be omitting certain areas such as GYN Rectal Abd etc. While a comprehensive visit will exam each area.,

Ensure that you include appropriate male and female specific physical assessments when applicable to the encounter., Your physical exam information should be organized using the

same body system format as the ROS section., Appropriate medical terminology describing the objective examination is mandatory., Gen: general statement of appearance if there is any acute distress.

VS: vital signs, height and weight, BMI

Skin:

HEENT: head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

Neck:

Breast:

CV: cardiovascular

Resp: respiratory

GI: gastrointestinal

GU: genito-urinary

Gyn: gynecologic

PV: peripheral vascular

MSK: musculoskeletal

Neuro: neurological

Endo: endocrine

Psych:

Diagnostic Tests: This area is for tests that were completed during the patient’s appointment that ruled the differential diagnosis in or out (e.g. – Rapid Strep Test, CXR, etc.).

Assessment (A): This section should be a write-up utilizing your clinical decision-making with your diagnosis/diagnoses being supported by your ‘S’ data set and the ‘O’ data set. Pertinent positives and negatives must be found in the write-up. References required.

Diagnosis/Diagnoses: Start with the presenting chief complaint diagnosis first. Number each diagnosis.

Remember to include the appropriate ICD-10 code for each diagnosis.

A statement of current condition and all other chronic illnesses that were addressed during the visit must be included (i.e., HTN-well managed on medication).

Plan (P):

Your plan should be supported by evidence-based guidelines with appropriate citations utilizing APA formatting. Your evidence-based plan may be deviated from your preceptor’s plan. Be sure to comment if there is a deviation in standard of care.

Document individual plans directly after each corresponding assessment (i.e., Diagnosis #1 found in the assessment should correlate with Plan #1). Address the following aspects (it should be separated out as listed below):

Diagnostics: labs, diagnostics testing – tests that you planned for/ordered during the encounter that you plan to review/evaluate relative to your work up for the patient’s chief complaint. Therapeutic: changes in meds, skin care, counseling, include full prescribing information for any pharmacologic interventions including the name of the medication, dose, route, quantity, and number of refills for any new or refilled medications.

Educational: information clients need in order to address their health problems including the diagnosis itself, education on diagnostics, and therapies. Include follow-up care. Anticipatory guidance and counseling.

Consultation/Collaboration: referrals or consult while in clinic with another provider. If no referral made was there a possible referral you could make and why? Advance care planning.

CPT: References Reference should support your patient’s management plan, including evidence-based practice, and utilize APA formatting.

June 3, 2025

Financial Forecasting Research Paper

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Financial Forecasting Research Paper

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, complete the Week 2 Financial Application Assignment in McGraw-Hill Connect.

Write a three-page analysis about the importance of the reliability of financial forecasting. Include at least 3-5 credible or scholarly references to support your ideas in addition to the course textbook.

The Financial Forecasting Research Paper

Must be three pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style.

Title of paper in bold font

Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.

Financial Forecasting Research Paper

student’s name

name of institution

course name and number

Instructor’s name

due date

Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice,

Must include an introduction and a conclusion paragraph., Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.,

Original work only. The paper will be checked by the institution for Plagiarism.,

Financial Forecasting Research Paper

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, complete the Week 2 Financial Application Assignment in McGraw-Hill Connect.,

Must be three pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style.

Title of paper in bold font,

Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.

student’s name

name of institution

course name and number

Instructor’s name

due date

Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice

Must include an introduction and a conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.

Original work only. The paper will be checked by the institution for Plagiarism.

June 3, 2025

Psychiatric History  Case Study

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Psychiatric History  Case Study

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

Read the case study below and answer the questions in your initial post.

Kristin is a 26-year-old client who presents to the outpatient clinic with complaints of “not liking myself.” She states she frequently feels angry without provocation and cries often. She has lost 10 lbs. in the past month and states she has no appetite. Kristin reports nightly sleep difficulty, both falling and staying asleep. Her mind just can’t seem to relax enough so she can sleep. She has tried melatonin and the Calm app mindfulness techniques; they help some nights but not always. She endorses having difficulty focusing for long periods, and she has missed several days of work within the past month due to her symptoms. No hallucinations or delusions are voiced. She states “The only thing that makes me feel better is shopping online. I love getting packages every day.” She is not experiencing financial issues from online shopping, but she has depleted her savings account. She reports that when she is not sad, she loves crafting and sometimes has days where she can craft “all day and all night.” The crafting can last for 3-4 days in a row. She denies thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

Psychiatric History  Case Study

Past Psychiatric History

self-reported “panic attacks” including shortness of breath and nausea; no formal psychiatric diagnosis, no treatment

Past Medical History

no medical or surgical history
no known allergies

Social history

no alcohol use
vapes nicotine daily
no illicit drug use
single, not in a relationship currently, prefers male partners.
lives with two roommates
educational level: bachelor’s degree
employment: employed full time as a technical writer, works from home
hobbies: crochet and papercrafts

Family history

mother: alive, 55, no medical history, psychiatric history of depression
father: alive, 57, history of type 2 DM, no psychiatric history
siblings: only child

Medications

no prescription medications
Psychiatric History  Case Study

Mental Status Examination

Casual attire, well-groomed, no motor abnormalities. Cooperative, good eye contact. Alert and oriented x 3. Speech is clear, normal rate and volume. Mood is depressed, irritable, and angry. Affect is appropriate, congruent to mood. Does not appear to respond to external stimuli. Memory grossly intact, fair concentration and attention. Thought processes are coherent with average intellectual functioning. Thought processes appear organized and content is appropriate to subject. Denies suicidality or homicidality. Insight and judgment are fair.

Psychiatric History  Case Study

Application of Knowledge: The student post demonstrates the application of knowledge.,
1. Select an appropriate screening tool for Kristin and provide a score for the tool.,
2. Provide a rationale for the screening tool you selected.,
3. Determine the most likely diagnosis for Kristin based on the available information.,
4. Provide the ICD-10-CM code for the selected diagnosis,
5. Provide a treatment plan with rationale for each plan step.,

June 3, 2025

Journal Assignment

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Journal Assignment

As mentioned in your syllabus, you will keep a journal throughout the semester to discuss your thoughts and share your experiences as they relate to concepts discussed in each module. Due dates for each entry are listed in your syllabus. Please note that it is NOT a diary. Please do not list activities or ramble on about your daily events. Think critically about the material you read in each module and discuss how your real life experiences relate to the concepts from the modules that interest you most. Give specific examples, incorporate communication terms from your readings, and expand on your thoughts and ideas.

Example

Chapter One addresses how communication meets physical needs. When we are denied the opportunity for interaction with others, our mental and physical health can suffer. This is one reason why many consider solitary confinement cruel and unusual punishment. What potential effects might solitary confinement have on our physical and mental well being?

Journal Assignment

Requirements

A detailed explanation of journal requirements is attached under “Start Here” titled “Instruction for Journal Entries.” Your journal entry must be a minimum of 350 words, in a 12 point font, and in MLA format. Please submit each entry as a Word document attachment. When I receive your entry in the electronic drop-box, I will submit your grade in the grade book. There will be a total of 4 journal entries (worth 100 points each) required by the end of the semester.

What Do I Write About?

On the weeks a journal entry is due, I will include suggestions for entries under assignments. The questions that I pose are merely suggestions, you may write on other subjects as long as the topic relates to interpersonal communication. You do not have to write only about the module we are currently reading. If we are discussing Module 7, but you want to go back and readdress an issue or concept from Module 4, that is fine. This is a chance for you to write about what interest you most. If you chose to answer one of the suggested questions, please only respond to one question so you may discuss in great detail with specific examples to support your views. Please do not try to answer all the questions posed as you will not have ample space to discuss on a deeper level.

Journal Assignment

Suggestions for First Journal Entry

You may choose one of the suggestions below or pick your own topic of interest from this class.

Of all the various needs served by communication, which ones do you attend to the most? How often do you feel you are trying to meet more than one need at once?
People often mistakenly believe that more communication, or better communication, will solve any problem. What are some relational problems that cannot be solved by more or better communication?
What are some of the unique pitfalls associated with online communication? How does a competent online communicator avoid these pitfalls? What communication barriers have you experienced while using technology to communicate with others?
Why is it important to communicate ethically when people often have such different ideas about ethics?

Journal 2 Assignment

Journal Topic

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Journal Assignment

Be sure to use MLA format and double space. Choose only one of the questions below and discuss in detail and be sure to provide examples to support your views. At least 350 words. You are not limited to the suggestions listed below; you may write about any concept from Module 2 that you can relate with personal experiences. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Journal Assignment

Suggestions for Second Journal Entry

Culture is something that we often assume only other people have. In what ways are you aware of the cultural influences on your own behavior?,
The United States is sometimes criticized for being as individualistic as it is., What are some positive aspects about growing up in an individualistic culture?, In what ways would growing up in a collectivist culture be positive?,
What does your culture highly value? Achievement? Equality? Respect? Authority? Honesty? Loyalty? How do you see your cultural values being transmitted and reinforced in your society?,
In what ways has your self-concept changed over the course of your adolescent and adult life?, What parts of your self-concept have remained relatively constant?,
Can you think of a situation when you have been the recipient of inappropriate self-disclosures?, Did this self-disclosure become a burden to you? ,How did you feel in that situation? In what ways were the self-disclosures inappropriate,
Why do you suppose parents and teachers pay so much attention to the self-esteem of children? What’s especially good abut having high self-esteem?,

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June 3, 2025

Dataset Assignment

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Dataset Assignment

In this assignment, you will develop essential data analysis skills by working with survey data in Excel. Businesses frequently use surveys to collect insights from employees and customers to better understand attitudes, behaviors, and decision-making patterns. By analyzing survey data, organizations can identify trends, evaluate relationships between key factors, and make informed business decisions.

Descriptive analytics plays a crucial role in this process by summarizing data, uncovering patterns, and providing a foundation for strategic recommendations. This assignment emphasizes the practical application of data analysis by having you interpret a real-world dataset, extract meaningful insights, and assess relationships between key variables. Your goal is to analyze and organize the data to present a clear and actionable business case for stakeholders.

Task

You are a data analyst at a consulting firm specializing in eCommerce solutions for manufacturing. Your firm recently conducted a survey of middle managers in manufacturing firms to assess their attitudes toward online distribution channels and third-party digital platforms.

Your analysis should focus on understanding key trends, identifying factors influencing digital adoption, and generating insights that inform business decisions. The final report will be presented to executives, data analysts, and strategy teams, requiring you to translate data insights into meaningful business recommendations.

Dataset Assignment

Your task includes:

Summarizing survey responses using descriptive statistics
Evaluating relationships between key variables
Exploring demographic differences in attitudes toward digital adoption
Providing strategic recommendations based on findings

Understanding the Business Challenge

Many manufacturing firms are navigating challenges in adopting eCommerce strategies. Your analysis should address::

How do manages perceive online distribution channels?
What are the key concerns regarding third-party platforms (e.g., Amazon, Alibaba)?
Does confidence in internal digital skills influence investment in eCommerce?

Your findings will help your consulting firm develop data-driven strategies for improving digital adoption in manufacturing.

Dataset Assignment

Key Concepts

Manufacturing Firm – A company that produces physical goods by transforming raw materials into finished products using industrial processes, machinery, and labor.
Digital Adoption in Manufacturing – How manufacturing firms integrate digital tools and technologies to enhance operations and expand online sales.
Online Distribution Channels – Digital sales channels that allow businesses to sell products directly to customers through their own eCommerce platforms, websites, or digital storefronts. Example: A manufacturer selling through its own website (e.g., Shopify, Square) or using a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model (e.g., Nike selling through Nike.com instead of Amazon).
Third-Party Digital Platforms – External marketplaces where businesses list and sell products without owning the platform. These platforms expand customer reach but come with fees and platform restrictions. Example: Amazon, Alibaba, eBay, Walmart Marketplace, Etsy.
eCommerce Strategies – Approaches businesses use to sell products online, optimize marketing, logistics, and customer experience.
- Direct-to-Consumer (DTC): Selling products through a company’s own website (e.g., Allbirds, Warby Parker).
- Omnichannel Retailing: Integrating physical stores, websites, and third-party platforms (e.g., H&M selling in stores and online).
- Marketplace Strategy: Using third-party platforms (e.g., Amazon, Alibaba) to expand reach.
- Subscription eCommerce: Offering recurring product deliveries (e.g., Dollar Shave Club, Birchbox).

Dataset Assignment

Understanding the Dataset

The dataset includes survey responses from 263 middle managers working in manufacturing firms. Respondents were selected based on the following criteria:

Employed in a manufacturing company
Hold a managerial position (at least middle management level)
Supervise at least two subordinates
Fluent in English
Confirmed that their company markets products through online distribution channels

The survey consists of four key categories, each measured on a 1–7 scale (1 = Strongly Disagree, 7 = Strongly Agree).

Survey Categories

Investment in Online Distribution Channels (INT1–4): Perceived benefits of online distribution for international market expansion, cost reduction, and operational improvements.
Satisfaction with the Company’s eCommerce Platform (CMS1–3): Evaluates the perception of a company’s own eCommerce platform as a viable sales channel.
Perceptions of Third-Party Marketplace Platforms (TPMP1–3): Measures how businesses view third-party platforms (Amazon, Alibaba) as potential sales growth opportunities.
Confidence in Internal Digital Capabilities (COM1–4): Examines how confident companies are in their internal skills, training, and discussions regarding eCommerce.

Additional Variables

The dataset also includes demographic and organizational characteristics that may influence survey responses:

Variable	Description
Company Size	SME (0) vs. Large Company (1)
Gender	Female (0) vs. Male (1)
Industry	Textile, Electronics, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Other
Work Territory	UK, USA, EU, Other non-EU
Age Groups	Categorized into five brackets
Seniority Levels	Middle Manager (1), Senior Manager (2), Top Executive/Board Member (3)

By analyzing these variables, you can identify trends and compare attitudes across different groups.

Dataset Analysis

For this assignment, you will analyze the Assignment 3 Survey Data Set.xlsx to evaluate manufacturers’ eCommerce practices. Using Excel, conduct the following analysis and present your findings in a professional report.

Dataset Assignment

Descriptive Statistics

Analyze attitudes toward eCommerce adoption by calculating key statistics:

Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode)
- Investment in online distribution (INT1–4)
- eCommerce platform satisfaction (CMS1–3)
- Third-party marketplace perception (TPMP1–3)
- Confidence in internal skills (COM1–4)
Variability (Standard Deviation, Range)
- Do responses within each category show high agreement or variation?
Categorical Breakdown
- Company size, industry, and work territory distributions
- Age group and seniority breakdown

Correlation Analysis

Use Excel’s built-in correlation function to examine relationships between key variables. Interpret correlations using the following scale:

Corelation Coefficient	Relationship Strength
0.00 – 0.20	Weak or No Relationship
0.21 – 0.40	Weak Relationship
0.41 – 0.60	Moderate Relationship
0.61 – 0.80	Strong Relationship
0.81 – 1.00	Very Strong Relationship

Analyze the following relationships and create scatterplots with trendlines to visualize key correlations.

Investment in online distribution (INT1–4) vs. eCommerce platform satisfaction (CMS1–3)
Investment in online distribution (INT1–4) vs. third-party platform perception (TPMP1–3)
Confidence in internal skills (COM1–4) vs. investment, CMS, and TPMP scores

Demographic Comparisons

Use Pivot Tables to group responses by age and gender, and analyze:

Average scores for INT1–4, CMS1–3, and TPMP1–3
Variations in digital adoption attitudes across age groups and gender
Bar charts to compare attitudes across different groups

Visualizing Key Insights

Use Excel charts to present findings:

Bar Chart: Compare attitudes by industry company size or seniority level,
Scatter Plot: Show relationships between investment in online distribution and eCommerce satisfaction,
Box Plot or Histogram: Analyze variations in confidence in internal digital capabilities,

Strategic Recommendations

Based on your findings provide three strategic recommendations for improving digital adoption in manufacturing.,

How should manufacturing firms approach eCommerce investment?,
What role do internal digital skills play in eCommerce adoption?,
Should companies focus more on third-party platforms or their own eCommerce platforms?,

Your recommendations should be supported by insights from descriptive statistics and correlation analysis.,

Submission

Submit a 3–4 page analysis in Microsoft Word (excluding cover page, reference list, tables, graphs, and appendices).
Write from the perspective of a data analyst, providing actionable insights for business decision-makers.
Ensure originality, demonstrating your ability to interpret data and develop strategic recommendations.
Use proper APA citations for any industry reports, academic research, or business frameworks referenced.
Formatting: 12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Arial, 1-inch margins, and double-spacing.
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June 3, 2025

Therapeutic Process

By Academic Wizard Blog

The purpose of this video is self-reflection regarding the Therapeutic Process and one’s own role in that process as a PMHNP provider. Through reflective practice, you will evaluate your own emotional intelligence as defined as the capacity to recognize one’s own feelings as well as others’ and one’s ability to monitor and manage those feelings. The point of the exercise is to learn about yourself, your triggers, the types of cases you end up getting overly involved with, and those you would rather refer to someone else. The idea is to be able to step back personally and analyze your behaviors/thoughts/decisions and how those impact both you and your clients.

Your video should be 3–5 minutes in length.

Therapeutic Process

Case scenario:

Amy is a 20-year-old female gymnast who presents to you because she has missed her period for 6 months. She feels cold all the time and has noticed that when she crosses her legs, she gets pins-and-needles sensations down her leg. She had a stress fracture of her right tibia 5 years ago but denies any other medical history. She denies being sexually active, and the review of systems is positive for frequent heartburn, constipation, and fatigue. As you take more history, you realize that this patient consumes a very limited diet. She is a strict vegan and restricts her calories to <1,000 kcal/day in order to “stay in shape.” She is 5 ft 3 in tall and weighs 100 lb, but she thinks she is overweight.

Therapeutic Process

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