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November 15, 2024

Core Human Resource Functions

Hiring, compensation, and performance appraisal policies and practices are critical HR functions and play an important part in defining an organization as a whole. Making sound choices in these areas builds a foundation for an organization’s success. In this assignment, you prepare a presentation for hospital department managers focused on specified processes and practices topics. Core Human Resource Functions

Scenario

Imagine that it has become apparent that staffing changes will be required in the wake of the merger. The VP of HR has decided that it would be good to create a presentation for department managers that outlines approaches to facilitate some of these changes.

Preparation

PowerPoint Essentials

Visit the following LinkedIn Learning resources if you have not mastered the essentials of PowerPoint.

Slide Design: For information on how to create effective presentations, visit PowerPoint for Teachers: Creating Interactive LessonsLinks to an external site.. Go to the section “Five Essentials for Designing Effective SlidesLinks to an external site..”
- Speakers Note: “Use Speaker Notes in PowerPointLinks to an external site..”

Instructions

Create a PowerPoint slide presentation (approximately 5 minutes to deliver orally), for departmental managers, that does the following:

Analyzes two areas of critical importance for collaboration between HR and managers when making staffing decisions.,
Recommends a process and elements for creating effective job descriptions.,
Explains two prominent considerations for developing fair and competitive compensation and benefit plans.,
Justifies your recommendation for an appropriate employee performance appraisal methodology.,

Additional Instructions

Resources:Use four sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides. Core Human Resource Functions
PowerPoint: 6-8 slides, not including the required title, purpose conclusion, and references slides. Include detailed speaker’s notes to elaborate upon complex ideas or issues. A viewer should be able to get a solid understanding of your presentation by viewing the slides and the notes.
SWS: 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 sitefor all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Core Human Resource Functions

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Propose HRM policies and procedures related to manager training hiring practices compensation and benefits and employee performance.,

November 15, 2024

Decision-making Process

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Decision-making Process

In 2006, Google acquired YouTube for $1.65 billion, recognizing the rapid growth of online video consumption. At the time, YouTube was the dominant video-sharing platform, with a large and engaged user base, far surpassing Google’s own service, Google Video. The acquisition decision was driven by several factors: YouTube’s strong market position, its potential to generate advertising revenue, and the opportunity to integrate it into Google’s advertising ecosystem. Despite legal risks related to copyright infringement, Google calculated that YouTube’s long-term growth potential outweighed the short-term risks. By acquiring YouTube, Google gained immediate market leadership in online video and solidified its dominance in digital advertising. Over time, YouTube has become one of Google’s most valuable assets, generating billions in revenue and serving as a critical component of its overall strategy. Decision-making Process

According to this operation make a Report answering these questions:

Individual report
You are required to provide a critical discussion on the various steps required for effective decision-making in Google/ Youtube acquisition. You may focus on any decision-making model as discussed in class, but it is critical that you provide an in-depth discussion of the various steps involved in effective decision-making. Kindly note your report should provide references and should use the Harvard Reference System.
Expected table of contents:

o Introduction on the 7 steps to effective decision-making process. ,Decision-making Process

o Literature review on the chosen decision model.,

o Critical discussion and deep dive analysis using 7 steps framework over Google acquisition Youtube, and what types of internal and external information did Google collect to thoroughly assess the potential acquisition of YouTube.,

o Conclusion,

o References

o Appendix

According to this operation make a Report answering these questions:

Individual report
You are required to provide a critical discussion on the various steps required for effective decision-making in Google/ Youtube acquisition., You may focus on any decision-making model as discussed in class, but it is critical that you provide an in-depth discussion of the various steps involved in effective decision-making. Kindly note your report should provide references and should use the Harvard Reference System.
Expected table of contents:

o Introduction on the 7 steps to effective decision-making process.

o Literature review on the chosen decision model.,

o Conclusion,

o References

o Appendix

November 15, 2024

Mental Disorder

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Mental Disorder

Your final paper is your opportunity to apply everything you have learned in the course to an issue you are passionate about! You will apply either CBT or a related therapy covered in this course (REBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed CBT, ACT or DBT) to a specific mental health condition.

Paper should be at least 8 pages in length, excluding title page and References section
Please use APA 7 style, including writing in 3rd person (no use of me, I, etc.) a title page, page numbers and section headings.). Mental Disorder
Demonstrate graduate level writing, including strong organization of ideas and appropriate grammar.
Start with a brief introduction section, including a thesis statement that covers the scope and purpose of your paper.
Presenting Problem
- Select a presenting problem, preferably a mental disorder classified in the DSM-5-TR., Describe the prevalence and diagnostic features., Explain this disorder or issue as if the reader is not familiar with it.,
- Please also include strengths or opportunities associated with this condition., For instance, an individual with a diagnosis of Bipolar II disorder might be able to harness the increased energy and activity associated with hypomania to engage in the therapeutic process or creative problem-solving.
Modality
- Summarize the history and key elements of the therapeutic approach you selected. Provide a basic overview of this treatment modality.
Evaluate the evidence-base for this issue.
- Is the intervention you selected an evidence-based and effective treatment for the problem you identified?
Walk the reader through each step of the helping process. Share specific steps the therapist would take to:
- Engagement
  - Rapport building, how the first session would be structured, etc.
  - Include considerations for creating a trauma-informed environment
- Assess
  - Please note what standardized assessment/screening tool you would use to diagnose the condition. Be sure to also consider the biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective.
- Treatment Plan/ Goal Setting
- Intervene
  - Describe in detail what activities or exercises will happen,
  - Diversity and Inclusion Discuss specific modifications or considerations you would apply to promote inclusivity and equity with diverse clients., To make this section more detailed and specific, please select one specific demographic to consider (gender, sexuality, race, religion, age, disability, etc.).
- Evaluate Progress
- Terminate
End with a Conclusion section that ties it all together. Mental Disorder
Your assertions and the information you provided should be supported by literature. Please cite, using both in-text citations and a References section, at least five empirical sources such as peer-reviewed articles or textbooks.

Remember to double check the Academic Integrity guidelines in your syllabus! Synthesize information in your own voice and cite as directed. AI-generated submissions are not permitted and will be treated as plagiarism. Please incorporate and cite empirical sources.

(Please note – This is for the same professor we did the video for and who said I used AI. So please make sure to have the same writing pattern as before and use AI checker in the end as well)

Final paper can be completed in a week’s time. However, a rough draft of this paper is due in the next 3 days. So, 72 to 80 hours. Here’s the instructions for the Rough Draft.

Here’s the instructions for the rough draft

First, post a rough draft of your final paper to the discussion thread below. You will receive points for posting a reasonably complete draft, but the draft will not be graded by the instructor. The idea here is to help you work ahead, familiarize yourself with the rubric, and get feedback. Your rough draft does not have to be perfect, but the more complete it is, the more beneficial your peer review will be. However, if all you have is an outline, or some but not all sections complete, that is okay.

November 14, 2024

CAM Abstract

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CAM Abstract

Instructions and Rubric for Virtual Nursing Symposium (VNS)

Abstracts should be 300 words or less, use Times New Roman 12-point font, be double-spaced, and written in past tense (see examples in content area of D2L)

Format and content for the abstracts is as follows:

Author and Presentation Information (first page)

Title of Presentation
Date
Name and credentials of author
Course and faculty

Body of Abstract (second page)

Description of the project or study. Include a statement of the problem and the population addressed,
Method(s) used (literature review model/theory practice change/improvement),
Evidence to support project or summary of results,
Implications for practice and future recommendations.,
Objectives: list 2-3 measurable learning objectives for the audience of your PowerPoint presentation, e.g. “learners will…” or “attendees will…” Objectives must be specific to your CAM therapies. Please check out this resource for measurable verbs you may use in your objectives (as well as verbs to avoid) https://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/Bloom%27s%20verbs%20for%20CT_0.pdf.

Note: some verbs such as “understand” are not measurable.

You will be responsible for posting the PowerPoint presentation and Abstract in the Virtual Nursing Symposium found in the N382 Courseroom in the discussion area by the due date listed in the course calendar. Ask at least four of your peers a profound question about their chosen CAMs the first day the symposium is scheduled (see calendar). The presenter is responsible for checking into their presentation thread once daily both days of the symposium to answer any questions posted by attendees.

CAM Abstract Instructions and Rubric for Virtual Nursing Symposium (VNS)

Abstracts should be 300 words or less, use Times New Roman 12-point font, be double-spaced, and written in past tense (see examples in content area of D2L)

Format and content for the abstracts is as follows:

Author and Presentation Information (first page)

Title of Presentation
Date
Name and credentials of author
Course and faculty

Body of Abstract (second page)

Description of the project or study. Include a statement of the problem and the population addressed
Method(s) used (literature review, model/theory, practice change/improvement)
Evidence to support project or summary of results
Implications for practice and future recommendations.
Objectives: list 2-3 measurable learning objectives for the audience of your PowerPoint presentation, e.g. “learners will…” or “attendees will…” Objectives must be specific to your CAM therapies. Please check out this resource for measurable verbs you may use in your objectives (as well as verbs to avoid) https://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/Bloom%27s%20verbs%20for%20CT_0.pdf.

Note: some verbs such as “understand” are not measurable.

November 14, 2024

Culture of Choice PowerPoint

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Culture of Choice PowerPoint

Select a culture from the list provided on Canvas. MY CULTURE IS: HINDU

Locate and read an article from a scholarly source (professional, peer-reviewed journal) relating to your selected culture and healthcare.

Create a PowerPoint presentation on your selected culture.

Content must be accurate and include information acquired from your textbook and journal article.,
Presentation must not exceed 25 slides.,
Presentation must be appropriate for a professional audience. Spelling and grammar must be correct., Slides must be easy to read and flow in a logical order.,
You may use a “bullet” format. A narrative is not required.,
Presentation must include a slide listing references in APA format.
Creativity (color, graphics, etc.) counts!

In your own words, summarize key concepts from each of the following eleven topics for your selected culture. For at least three of these topics, discuss how concepts can enhance your ability to provide culturally competent nursing care.

Communication
Family Roles and Organization
Workforce Issues
Bio-cultural Ecology
High-Risk Behaviors
Nutrition
Pregnancy and Childbearing Practices
Death Rituals
Spirituality
Healthcare Practices
Healthcare Providers

Culture of Choice PowerPoint

Select a culture from the list provided on Canvas. MY CULTURE IS: HINDU

Locate and read an article from a scholarly source (professional, peer-reviewed journal) relating to your selected culture and healthcare.

Create a PowerPoint presentation on your selected culture.

Content must be accurate and include information acquired from your textbook and journal article.
Presentation must not exceed 25 slides.
Presentation must be appropriate for a professional audience. Spelling and grammar must be correct. Slides must be easy to read and flow in a logical order.
You may use a “bullet” format. A narrative is not required.
Presentation must include a slide listing references in APA format.
Creativity (color, graphics, etc.) counts!

Communication
Family Roles and Organization
Workforce Issues
Bio-cultural Ecology
High-Risk Behaviors
Nutrition
Pregnancy and Childbearing Practices
Death Rituals
Spirituality
Healthcare Practices
Healthcare Providers

November 14, 2024

Differential Diagnosis

By Academic Wizard Blog

Differential Diagnosis

A 45-year-old male presents to the clinic with multiple complaints over the past month, including fatigue, occasional shortness of breath, a non-productive cough, and noticeable weight loss of 10 pounds in the last month. His past medical history includes well-controlled asthma and a significant smoking history (quit 10 years ago after 20 pack years). His physical exam shows clear lung fields with no adventitious sounds, but he mentions that his energy levels have been consistently low. A recent hemogram shows:

WBC: 7.2 × 103/µl
RBC: 3.45 × 103/µl
Hgb: 10.2 g/dL
MCV: 71 fL
Reticulocyte Count: 1.1%
Chest X-ray: Mild infiltrate on the right lower lobe
Sputum Culture: Pending

Based on this information, critique the patient’s presentation and offer your insights on potential diagnoses, including considerations for the differential diagnosis and management plan.

Instructions for Students:

You are tasked with evaluating the patient’s presentation and developing a differential diagnosis, discussing the possible conditions contributing to the patient’s symptoms. In your initial post, address the following:

Differential Diagnosis: Identify at least two potential conditions (one respiratory and one hematologic) based on the patient’s presentation., Justify your reasoning using the patient’s history exam findings, and lab results.,
Diagnostic Testing: Suggest additional tests (lab imaging etc.) needed to confirm or rule out your top differential diagnoses. Explain why these tests are relevant.,
Management Plan: Based on your top differential propose an initial management plan including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.,
Patient Education: Outline key educational points for the patient including lifestyle modifications and symptom monitoring.,

Key Topics to be Covered in Responses (Aligned with Exam Questions):

Asthma Management (SMART Trial implications): What is the role of LABAs in asthma management? When should inhaled corticosteroids be introduced, and what adverse effects should patients be made aware of?
Anemia and Hematologic Differentials: Interpretation of microcytic anemia with low MCV (likely iron-deficiency anemia), differentials such as thalassemia, and ordering appropriate labs like serum ferritin and TIBC.
COPD and Smoking History: The most common risk factors for COPD, the role of smoking cessation, and the GOLD guidelines in management.
Lung Cancer Evaluation: Identifying alarm signs like unintentional weight loss in smokers and ruling out conditions like reactivated TB or lung cancer using imaging and sputum cultures.
Oncologic Markers: Considering lung cancer in smokers with weight loss and persistent symptoms, discussion around imaging (chest CT) and tumor markers like CEA.

Example Discussion Post Outline:

Differential Diagnosis:

- Possible respiratory condition: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation vs. lung cancer.
- Possible hematologic condition: Iron deficiency anemia based on microcytic anemia with a low MCV.
Diagnostic Testing: Suggest a CT scan to evaluate for malignancy or underlying causes of weight loss, and order serum ferritin and TIBC for anemia evaluation.

Management Plan: Implement bronchodilator therapy and inhaled corticosteroids for suspected COPD and prescribe oral iron supplementation for anemia. Reassess after sputum culture and chest imaging.

Patient Education: Advise the patient on smoking cessation to improve respiratory function, iron-rich diet, and importance of follow-up after test results.

November 14, 2024

Analytical Position

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Analytical Position

Read your article give some thoughts what was not said in the article. Think 5 issues question you must frame of issues that was not included in the article. Detailing reason short not long. And how to address issues. Start question why and how, when could.

3^rd section

Solutions

5 corresponding paragraph to address solution to question of your first issues.

Second issues corresponding to solution paragraph to each issues you address. let I flow

Analytical Paper Rubric

Write in a logical understandable fashion for reader. Convey analytical position perspective through the written word.,
Follow the required paper structure shown in the example/template paper posted on course front page (See structure only),
Watch the video lecture detailing assignment instruction,
Write two full pages, single spaced paper 11 font 1 inch margins (Do not submit 1 and half or LESS page(s) FINAL papers) ,
SOLUTION section- See video lecture detailing a suggested approach for the solution section,
Stop at the end of your second full text page no reference page needed,

Articulate and write the problem of the article wordy first section

Sec section

Issues Areas

3^rd section

Solutions

5 corresponding paragraph to address solution to question of your first issues.

Second issues corresponding to solution paragraph to each issues you address. let I flow

Analytical Paper Rubric

Write in a logical understandable fashion for reader. Convey analytical position, perspective through the written word.
Follow the required paper structure shown in the example/template paper posted on course front page (See structure only)
Watch the video lecture detailing assignment instruction
Write two full pages, single spaced paper, 11 font, 1 inch margins (Do not submit 1 and half or LESS page(s) FINAL papers)
SOLUTION section- See video lecture detailing a suggested approach for the solution section
Stop at the end of your second full text page, no reference page needed

November 14, 2024

Retirement Financial Planning

By Academic Wizard Blog

Retirement Financial Planning

Let’s say you are a younger person helping your parents, age 62 and 64, plan their retirement and financial future. what will you tell them about the potential need for, and costs of, long-term care? How will you advise them to prepare financially to cover their health needs and related issues as they age?

WORD COUNT 300

Initial Post: Original, thorough, on topic, cited and referenced properly using APA 7th edition

Spelling Grammar Writing: Posts are free of errors and demonstrate university level writing using standard American English

Let’s say you are a younger person helping your parents age 62 and 64 plan their retirement and financial future., what will you tell them about the potential need for and costs of long-term care?, How will you advise them to prepare financially to cover their health needs and related issues as they age?

WORD COUNT 300

Initial Post: Original thorough on topic cited and referenced properly using APA 7th edition

Spelling, Grammar, Writing: Posts are free of errors and demonstrate university level writing using standard American English

WORD COUNT 300

Initial Post: Original, thorough, on topic, cited and referenced properly using APA 7th edition

Spelling, Grammar, Writing: Posts are free of errors and demonstrate university level writing using standard American English Retirement Financial Planning

WORD COUNT 300

Initial Post: Original, thorough, on topic, cited and referenced properly using APA 7th edition

Spelling, Grammar, Writing: Posts are free of errors and demonstrate university level writing using standard American English

November 14, 2024

Diversity Management

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Diversity Management

Complete and Submit Assignment 5.
For this assignment, you will be analyzing the business practices of the nation’s leading companies when it comes to diversity management. A very useful starting place is the Top 50 Companies For Diversity. In no more than one (1) page, answer the following questions:

- You must choose two (2) of these companies and answer this question for each company: ,What is one (1) activity that this company undertakes in order to manage workplace diversity (not supplier diversity which is outside the scope of this class)?,

- For this question you will need to do a little additional research by searching for “[Insert company name here] diversity.” For example State Farm is not on the list., If it was on the list you could search for “State Farm Diversity” and find on one (1) of the first links that it has eleven (11) Employee Resource Groups which demonstrates its commitment to managing diversity., Be sure to provide a URL for the web-based evidence in support of your answer to this question.

This assignment must be typed and submitted electronically in MS Word format (.docx or .pdf) and must be named: LastName_Assignment5. Submit your completed assignment to Assignment 5, listed in this week’s module in Canvas.

- You must choose two (2) of these companies, and answer this question for each company: What is one (1) activity that this company undertakes in order to manage workplace diversity (not supplier diversity which is outside the scope of this class)?

- For this question, you will need to do a little additional research by searching for “[Insert company name here] diversity.” For example, State Farm is not on the list. If it was on the list, you could search for “State Farm Diversity” and find on one (1) of the first links that it has eleven (11) Employee Resource Groups which demonstrates its commitment to managing diversity. Be sure to provide a URL for the web-based evidence in support of your answer to this question.

November 14, 2024

Color-blind racism and Microinvalidation

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Color-blind racism and Microinvalidation

Define color-blind racism, microinvalidation, microaggression that includes current media examples, and the cultures that utilize these concepts.

Describe three ways that microaffirmations, empathy, altruism, and compassion were used by someone within the human service professions to reduce cultural bias and color-blind racism.
Identify the impact of color-blind racism in the media that can make you and people of color feel uncomfortable.
Discuss the ways that color-blind racism can be perceived as racial denial.
Identify three subcultures that were impacted by lifelong color-blind racism.
Define solutions that can help communities reduce the negative impact of color-blind racism in the human service professions.

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Define color-blind racism, microinvalidation, microaggression that includes current media examples, and the cultures that utilize these concepts.

Describe three ways that micro affirmations empathy altruism and compassion were used by someone within the human service professions to reduce cultural bias and color-blind racism.,
Identify the impact of color-blind racism in the media that can make you and people of color feel uncomfortable.,
Discuss the ways that color-blind racism can be perceived as racial denial.,
Identify three subcultures that were impacted by lifelong color-blind racism.,
Define solutions that can help communities reduce the negative impact of color-blind racism in the human service professions.,

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Define color-blind racism, microinvalidation, microaggression that includes current media examples, and the cultures that utilize these concepts.

Describe three ways that microaffirmations, empathy, altruism, and compassion were used by someone within the human service professions to reduce cultural bias and color-blind racism.
Identify the impact of color-blind racism in the media that can make you and people of color feel uncomfortable.
Discuss the ways that color-blind racism can be perceived as racial denial.
Identify three subcultures that were impacted by lifelong color-blind racism.
Define solutions that can help communities reduce the negative impact of color-blind racism in the human service professions.

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