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April 10, 2025

Organizational Behaviour

Organizational Behaviour

You are managing a team at your company, and one of your key responsibilities is to motivate your team to achieve their goals. In organizational behavior, setting and achieving goals can be compared to making New Year’s resolutions. Reflect on the last New Year’s resolution you made. Was it to get healthier or lose weight? Were you initially successful but found it challenging to maintain your progress over time? This difficulty arises because most people are not inherently motivated just by having a goal set for them.

To build a more motivated and engaged workforce, you need to understand the role of goals on employee motivation and behavior. Understanding your goal orientation is the first step to understanding goal setting in organizations. Go to Connect and take the assessment to estimate your goal orientation and growth needs.
Note: You must access the McGraw Hill Connect Platform to complete the personality assessment for this discussion board. Access this through the link provided in the classroom under Assignments for Unit 1, Unit 3, or Unit 5.

Organizational Behaviour

Using what you have learned, respond to the following questions:

What are SMART goals and why are they important for motivating employees and improving job performance?, How do SMART goals differ from one of the traditional goal-setting methods?,
When a manager tells you to give it your all or do your best is this goal likely to be effective?, Why or why not? Why is it important for goals to be specific rather than vague?For this Discussion Board, please complete the following in 300-500 words:
You are managing a team at your company, and one of your key responsibilities is to motivate your team to achieve their goals. In organizational behavior, setting and achieving goals can be compared to making New Year’s resolutions. Reflect on the last New Year’s resolution you made. Was it to get healthier or lose weight? Were you initially successful but found it challenging to maintain your progress over time? This difficulty arises because most people are not inherently motivated just by having a goal set for them.

To build a more motivated and engaged workforce, you need to understand the role of goals on employee motivation and behavior. Understanding your goal orientation is the first step to understanding goal setting in organizations. Go to Connect and take the assessment to estimate your goal orientation and growth needs.
Note: You must access the McGraw Hill Connect Platform to complete the personality assessment for this discussion board. Access this through the link provided in the classroom under Assignments for Unit 1, Unit 3, or Unit 5.Organizational Behaviour
Using what you have learned, respond to the following questions:
- What are SMART goals, and why are they important for motivating employees and improving job performance? How do SMART goals differ from one of the traditional goal-setting methods?
- When a manager tells you to give it your all or do your best, is this goal likely to be effective? Why or why not? Why is it important for goals to be specific rather than vague?

April 10, 2025

Strategic Innovation

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Strategic Innovation

Successful entrepreneurs often combine specific traits, such as creativity or tenacity, with strategic innovation to achieve their goals. In this discussion, you will explore how successful entrepreneurs use specific traits and innovation strategies to achieve their goals. By analyzing insights from a podcast, you will connect real-world examples to course concepts on entrepreneurship and innovation.

Task

This discussion invites you to listen to a podcast, analyze its insights, and connect them to entrepreneurial traits and innovation strategies discussed in the course.

Strategic Innovation

In your initial post, address the following:

Choose and Reflect on a Podcast
- Select a podcast episode from the following list:
- Cite the podcast and summarize the episode’s key insights, focusing on one entrepreneurial trait or innovation strategy highlighted.
Entrepreneurial Traits. Identify a specific entrepreneurial trait from the episode and explain how this trait contributed to success and provide an example of its application.,
Innovation Strategies. Discuss how the entrepreneur or organization used innovation to address a challenge or create an opportunity and connect this example to course readings or concepts.,

In your responses to your peers, address the following:

Expand on their analysis by adding insights or examples from the course your experience or other podcasts.,
Reflect on how their chosen trait or strategy aligns with your understanding of entrepreneurial success., Suggest ways to overcome challenges or enhance the strategies discussed.,

Submission

Strategic Innovation

Post your initial response (2–3 paragraphs) by 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, citing the podcast episode and any other sources in APA format.

Podcast Links:

https://www.npr.org/series/490248027/how-i-built-this

https://mastersofscale.com/

Purpose

Task

Strategic Innovation

This discussion invites you to listen to a podcast, analyze its insights, and connect them to entrepreneurial traits and innovation strategies discussed in the course.

In your initial post, address the following:

Choose and Reflect on a Podcast
- Select a podcast episode from the following list:
- Cite the podcast and summarize the episode’s key insights, focusing on one entrepreneurial trait or innovation strategy highlighted.
Entrepreneurial Traits. Identify a specific entrepreneurial trait from the episode and explain how this trait contributed to success and provide an example of its application.
Innovation Strategies. Discuss how the entrepreneur or organization used innovation to address a challenge or create an opportunity and connect this example to course readings or concepts.

In your responses to your peers, address the following:

Expand on their analysis by adding insights or examples from the course, your experience, or other podcasts.
Reflect on how their chosen trait or strategy aligns with your understanding of entrepreneurial success. Suggest ways to overcome challenges or enhance the strategies discussed.

Submission

Post your initial response (2–3 paragraphs) by 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, citing the podcast episode and any other sources in APA format.

Podcast Links:

https://www.npr.org/series/490248027/how-i-built-this

https://mastersofscale.com/

April 10, 2025

HRM’s Role & Strategic HRM

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Intro to Human Resource Management; HRM’s Role & Strategic HRM

It is important for HRM professionals to keep up on the HRM field. In the SLP assignment in this class, you will be investigating an HRM practitioner publication, HR Magazine (found in ProQuest from the Trident Online Library). It is the main publication of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)—the largest professional association dedicated to HR professionals.

Select an article of your choice, published within the past three years, related to a topic in this module. Discuss the following:

HRM’s Role & Strategic HRM

What main points does the author (or authors) make? Do you agree?, Why or why not? What would make this article stronger?, Bring in at least one other author viewpoint on the topic (from your background readings or library research) comparing or contrasting it to the article that you read.,

You have a choice for the format of your submission either submit:

An essay (2–3 pages not counting the cover page or the Reference page) which includes an introduction and conclusion,

A PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes on each slide. Not counting the cover slide or the Reference slide, your slide presentation should be 3–5 slides.,

SLP Assignment Expectations

Your submission will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:,

HRM’s Role & Strategic HRM

Assignment-Driven: Does the submission fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the submission meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking:Does the submission demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the submission address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing:Is the submission logical, well organized, and well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?
Effective Use of Information:Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read, understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall submission?
Citing Sources:Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the submission been included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?

April 10, 2025

Assessment 3 Scenario

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Assessment 3 Scenario

Use the following scenario as a basis to complete Assessment 3. Imagine that you work in a health care facility and your boss has just stopped by your office and says the following:

Hi, I just have a couple of minutes – please forgive me for stopping in without advanced notice. One of the results of a recent employee survey at Lakeland Clinic indicates we have some issues to address. The data show 75% of the employees have concerns about at least one of the following: diversity issues, workplace incivility, and poor work life balance.

Senior leadership has asked me how I plan to respond, and my first inclination is to put you in charge of assembling a team to address one of the issues. You have demonstrated effective organizational and communication on other projects and I think you will be a great asset as we move forward.

I have to run right now, but I’ll send you an email with more information before I leave today. See you later!

Subsequent Email

Thanks for talking with me this morning. I just want you to know that this is really a great opportunity for you. I know you have been interested in taking steps to becoming a leader in this organization and now it’s time to realize your potential.

As you know we opened the Lakeland Medical Clinic to serve area residents who were unable or unwilling to use the services offered at the main hospital. The first two months of operation saw strong patient volume. Since then, the numbers have dropped off dramatically. This prompted leadership to start asking some questions, which lead to the internal survey that I mentioned yesterday.

I just met with leadership and they determined that the priority right now is the diversity issue because we have the opportunity to improve outcomes for both employees and the community.

This is part of an email I got from the clinic director last week:

after careful examination of all aspects of the organization and talking with some neighborhood leaders we have concluded that residents in the community do not feel comfortable coming to the clinic. It seems the staff are lacking the ability to develop a trusting relationship with the residents primarily because they do not understand the cultural values and norms. The neighborhood residents, which you know are predominantly Haitian, often feel their beliefs, values, and health practices are not understood. 1 When staff members were hired, we only considered their past work experiences, education and potential. We may have failed to fully consider their ability to work with diverse populations.“

Hopefully, the information gives you a better understanding of the issues to be addressed. Time to get started as things need to move quickly.

I want you to assemble a committee to clearly define the problem and ultimately provide

I want you to assemble a committee to clearly define the problem and ultimately provide guidance on solutions. Before introducing you to the clinic director and executive team, I want to review your approach specific to leadership style and collaboration.

I want two things from you in a written document. The first part is just for me, but the second part I intend to share with the clinic director. First, identify and describe a leader you would choose to lead a project like this and explain why. It can be anyone that is qualified, even someone famous. Your choice will tell me a lot about your leadership approach and priorities.

Next, select one of the characteristics that make them successful and compare it against your leadership skills.

The second item is related to leading and fostering teamwork and collaboration among a group of interdisciplinary professionals. We are looking for 4–6 members to serve on a committee who will be considering the diversity issue and ultimately making a recommendation on how to address it

I want you to:

Describe your role and approach to leading the group. ,How will you lead and communicate?, Will you be an authoritative collaborative democratic servant or transformational type of leader?, Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your approach in the context of this project.,
Describe how you would facilitate collaboration to maximize team effectiveness., You might consider:

o Communication technologies.

o Practices (accountability, decision making, delegating).

o Techniques for sharing information and ideas.

o Any others ideas you might have.

Remember this information will be shared with the clinic director so keep it clear, focused, and professional. Creativity is important; however, we want to be sure that your ideas and approaches align with current health care organization trends and practices, so include references from current academic or professional resources to support your points.

April 10, 2025

Investment Analysis and Recommendation

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Investment Analysis and Recommendation for Organizational Expansion

Executive Summary

This report provides a financial analysis and risk assessment for a proposed organizational expansion. The purpose is to determine whether the investment required for expansion is financially viable and strategically sound. By analyzing key financial indicators, trends, and potential risks, we aim to offer a data-informed recommendation. Based on the findings, the recommendation is to proceed with the expansion, contingent upon the implementation of specific risk mitigation strategies. The company has demonstrated consistent growth in sales and profitability, suggesting a solid foundation for scaling operations.

Financial Analysis

A thorough examination of the company’s historical financial data indicates a strong upward trend in sales revenue, increasing from $3,998 million in 2030 to $6,910 million in 2035. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 11.3%. Correspondingly, net income has more than doubled over the same period, rising from $581 million to $1,666 million. These figures suggest not only growth in topline revenue but also improved profitability.

Investment Analysis and Recommendation

Key profitability ratios support this observation. The gross margin has remained consistently above 60%, indicating efficient cost management in production. In 2035, the gross margin stood at 61.7%, while the net profit margin was 24.1%, reflecting healthy earnings after all expenses.

Liquidity indicators show that the organization is well-positioned to manage short-term obligations. The current ratio in 2035 was approximately 4.8 (Current Assets: $8,536 million / Current Liabilities: $1,788 million), indicating a strong buffer against liquidity risks.

The company also maintains a reasonable debt level. Although long-term debt increased in 2035 to $2,020 million, the total liabilities-to-equity ratio remains manageable at around 0.71, signifying that the organization is not over-leveraged. Moreover, interest coverage, calculated by EBIT divided by interest expense, stood at approximately 33.9 times in 2035, demonstrating ample earnings to cover interest obligations.

Using the trend and percentage-of-sales method, future projections for 2036 estimate sales of approximately $8,260 million. With forecasted costs and expenses scaled accordingly, projected net income could exceed $2,000 million, assuming stable margins.

Risk Analysis

Despite the encouraging financial outlook, the proposed expansion carries inherent risks. These risks can be categorized as operational, financial, and market-related.

Operational risks include execution challenges such as construction delays, staffing issues, and cost overruns. Expansion could strain existing systems and infrastructure, especially if growth exceeds forecasted levels.

Financial risks primarily stem from increased capital expenditures and potential over-reliance on debt. If interest rates rise or revenue growth slows, the company could face pressure in meeting debt obligations, despite currently strong ratios.

Investment Analysis and Recommendation

Market risks include potential shifts in customer demand, competitive pressures, and macroeconomic conditions. A downturn in the economy or a technological disruption could adversely impact projected sales.

To address these concerns, several mitigation strategies are recommended. These include phased implementation of expansion plans, maintaining a reserve fund to absorb unforeseen costs, conducting frequent market assessments, and leveraging existing operational strengths to manage growth efficiently.

A sensitivity analysis further supports the feasibility of expansion. Even with a 10% shortfall in projected revenues or a 5% increase in operating costs, the company would remain profitable, albeit with slightly reduced margins.

Recommendation

After evaluating the company’s financial strength and the associated risks of expansion, it is recommended that the organization proceed with the investment. The upward trajectory in revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency provides a solid foundation for sustainable growth. Additionally, the organization’s ability to manage debt and maintain liquidity further supports this decision.

However, expansion should be approached cautiously, with a clear project management plan, phased milestones, and continuous financial monitoring. Close attention should be paid to market feedback and operational scalability throughout the implementation process.

Conclusion

The proposed expansion represents a strategic opportunity for the organization to capitalize on its current growth and market position. While risks exist, they are manageable with the appropriate safeguards. Therefore, the investment is deemed both financially viable and aligned with long-term organizational goals.

April 8, 2025

NRA’s amicus brief

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NRA’s amicus brief

District of Columbia v. Heller: NRA’s Amicus Curiae Brief

Read the NRA’s amicus brief submitted in the District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008).

Write a one-page summation of the NRA’s argument. Then, in a second page, answer the following questions:

1. Does the NRA want the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm or overrule the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s opinion?,

2. Why?

Your submission should adhere to the following guidelines:,

· The total length of your paper should be a minimum of 2 full pages in length.,

· Use APA style for general formatting, including margins font type and font size spacing and cover page.,

· Include Bluebook formatted citations within the body of the paper and on the References page.

View your assignment rubric.

Judicial Process – Week 4 Assignment

District of Columbia v. Heller: NRA’s Amicus Curiae Brief

Read the NRA’s amicus brief submitted in the District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008).

Write a one-page summation of the NRA’s argument. Then, in a second page, answer the following questions:

1. Does the NRA want the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm or overrule the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s opinion?

2. Why?

Your submission should adhere to the following guidelines:

· The total length of your paper should be a minimum of 2 full pages in length.

· Use APA style for general formatting, including margins, font type and font size, spacing, and cover page.

· Include Bluebook formatted citations within the body of the paper and on the References page.

View your assignment rubric.

Judicial Process – Week 4 Assignment

District of Columbia v. Heller: NRA’s Amicus Curiae Brief

Read the NRA’s amicus brief submitted in the District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008).

Write a one-page summation of the NRA’s argument. Then, in a second page, answer the following questions:

1. Does the NRA want the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm or overrule the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s opinion?

2. Why?

Your submission should adhere to the following guidelines:

· The total length of your paper should be a minimum of 2 full pages in length.

· Use APA style for general formatting, including margins, font type and font size, spacing, and cover page.

· Include Bluebook formatted citations within the body of the paper and on the References page.

View your assignment rubric.

April 8, 2025

21st Century Policing

By Academic Wizard Blog

21st Century Policing

As your agency tries to rebuild a positive relationship with the community you serve, your command

staff has asked you to prepare a report that does the following:

1. Discuss each pillar of 21st Century Policing in the following context:,

a. For each pillar discuss how your agency has successfully implemented programs

policies or ideas that address 21st Century Policing. ,Explain how the programs policies

or ideas affect police/community trust.,

b. For each pillar discuss the opportunities for improvement that you see in your

department,. Explain how those weaknesses may be impacting your agency’s legitimacy.,

Recommended minimum word count for Section 1: 1000 words.

2. Identify an area where your agency has an opportunity to use concepts from 21st Century

Policing to implement a program policy or idea that may increase the community’s trust in your

agency. ,Please be sure to answer the following questions in your proposal:,

a. Fully explain the program and which pillar it relates to.,

b. How would you implement the program? What resources will you need?,

c. What do you expect the outcome of the program to be and what challenges do you

forsee?,

d. How will this program address or improve police legitimacy in your community?,

e. Why do you think the program will be successful? Are there examples of similar

programs that have been implemented?,

Recommended minimum word count for Section 2: 600 words

3. Utilize at least three resources (studies, surveys, news articles from credible sources) to back up

your work in the above sections. ,For example is there a program evaluation that shows another

department has been successful with a program similar to what you are proposl,

. Discuss each pillar of 21st Century Policing in the following context:,

a. For each pillar discuss how your agency has successfully implemented programs,

April 8, 2025

Ethics

By Academic Wizard Blog

Ethics

Instructions

Please answer the following:

1. Describe the six-step Ethics Job Screen Process. Why should it be used?,

2. What four conditions must be present for ethical behavior to occur? ,What factors impact how our ethical beliefs are translated into behaviors?,

Technical Requirements

· Your paper must be at a minimum of 2-3 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).

· Scholarly and credible references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content.

· Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.

· Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.

· Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.

· All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.

Ethics

Instructions

Please answer the following:

1. Describe the six-step Ethics Job Screen Process. Why should it be used?,

2. What four conditions must be present for ethical behavior to occur?, What factors impact how our ethical beliefs are translated into behaviors?

Technical Requirements

Ethics

· Your paper must be at a minimum of 2-3 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).

· Scholarly and credible references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content.

· Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.

· Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.

· Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.

· All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.

April 8, 2025

30 Rock Case Study

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30 Rock Case Study

Preclusion Exercise Kenneth sues Jack in Lemon County court for trespassing on 30 Rock, an investment property that Kenneth owns but has never occupied. Jack argues that Kenneth does not own 30Rock and that if he does, Jack did not trespass on it. The jury returns a verdict in favor of Kenneth, finding that Kenneth indeed was the owner of 30Rock and that Jack trespassed on it.

30 Rock Case Study

The following month, Jack brings an ejectment action against Kenneth in Tracy County court to get Kenneth kicked off of 30Rock (after the Lemon County suit, Kenneth decided to move onto 30Rock). Jack claims that he is and has been the true owner of 30Rock by virtue of a quitclaim deed Kenneth gave to Jack after a round of miniature golf several years ago.

Kenneth asserts the prior determination of his ownership in the Lemon County action as collateral estoppel against the relitigation of the issue of ownership in the present action., Should the court enter a judgment in favor of Kenneth on the basis of collateral estoppel? ,Please use applicable case and/or statutory law to answer this assignment.,, An IRAC-style essay is appropriate for this assignment.,

Preclusion Exercise Kenneth sues Jack in Lemon County court for trespassing on 30 Rock an investment property that Kenneth owns but has never occupied., Jack argues that Kenneth does not own 30Rock and that if he does Jack did not trespass on it., The jury returns a verdict in favor of Kenneth, finding that Kenneth indeed was the owner of 30Rock and that Jack trespassed on it., The following month, Jack brings an ejectment action against Kenneth in Tracy County court to get Kenneth kicked off of 30Rock (after the Lemon County suit, Kenneth decided to move onto 30Rock). Jack claims that he is and has been the true owner of 30Rock by virtue of a quitclaim deed Kenneth gave to Jack after a round of miniature golf several years ago.

April 8, 2025