Paper #3: Case Study/Presentation (35%): Submit a written (text) description of a proposal, with no more than 8 content pages and with a minimum of 8 scholarly articles/resources. There will be a penalty for papers longer than 8 content pages. Think of this paper as 2 short papers using management concepts of the course to address various issues and processes. You are the VP for nursing in your organization and have assessed that there are several priority needs for improvement, including an enhancement of division-based recruitment and retention strategies, and the development of a peer review process for the examination of critical incidents in nursing. In your paper describe: 1. Describe three (3) research-based recruitment/retention strategies for development. Describe how you will build in clinical nurse and managerial collaboration for this process. 2. Explore the development of a peer review process for the examination of critical incidents. Describe how you will build in clinical nurse, managerial, and inter-professional collaboration for this process. Include the needed education for participants in this process. 3. Include likely obstacles during these processes and what resources you will employ to manage the issues.
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Book Analysis
https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=WiUuWn6sGqwC&printsec=frontcover&output=reader&hl=zh_CN&pg=GBS.PA62
1. As before, I want you to complete a written assignment for chapters 24 through 30
The Ebook link is above (all chapters combined; no need to do separate assignments for each chapter) that accomplishes the following:
i. Summarize the plot of the chapters briefly. Take note of the specific events that occur in those chapters. Your summary should also consider specific locations where the chapters are set.
ii. Describe any major characters who appear in the chapters, providing basic information about the character (appearance, death, action, defining characteristic). Make note of new major characters who appear, and make note of any changes you may perceive in the behavior of characters you have already been introduced to.
iii. List any words, terms, or phrases that you did not understand. Then make use of a dictionary or a Google search to provide a definition for those unfamiliar words, terms, or phrases.
iv. Describe your reaction to the novel to this point, and compose at least one question you have about the novel to this point.
Annotating will be essential to your understanding of Mother Night. As you read, highlight important plot points, the presence of important characters, and words you may not understand, so that completing these written assignments is easier to accomplish.
Note #1: It is not necessary for you to complete the above four tasks for each individual chapter. Instead, you will simply complete those four tasks for the set of chapters as a whole.
Note #2: With challenging novels like this one, it will be tempting for you to seek the help of online study guides or cliff notes. I urge you to avoid doing so. It is not my desire to hand out failing grades because of the plagiarism that sometimes results from the use of such resources. Much of our in-class discussion will be spent attempting to wrestle with the challenges of the novel. Writing about a difficult piece of literature like Mother Night is, by nature, interpretive, so DO NOT BE AFRAID OF BEING WRONG!
1. As before, I want you to complete a written assignment for chapters 24 through 30
The Ebook link is above (all chapters combined; no need to do separate assignments for each chapter) that accomplishes the following:
i. Summarize the plot of the chapters briefly. Take note of the specific events that occur in those chapters. Your summary should also consider specific locations where the chapters are set.
ii. Describe any major characters who appear in the chapters, providing basic information about the character (appearance, death, action, defining characteristic). Make note of new major characters who appear, and make note of any changes you may perceive in the behavior of characters you have already been introduced to.
iii. List any words, terms, or phrases that you did not understand. Then make use of a dictionary or a Google search to provide a definition for those unfamiliar words, terms, or phrases.
iv. Describe your reaction to the novel to this point, and compose at least one question you have about the novel to this point.
Annotating will be essential to your understanding of Mother Night. As you read, highlight important plot points, the presence of important characters, and words you may not understand, so that completing these written assignments is easier to accomplish.
Note #1: It is not necessary for you to complete the above four tasks for each individual chapter. Instead, you will simply complete those four tasks for the set of chapters as a whole.
Note #2: With challenging novels like this one, it will be tempting for you to seek the help of online study guides or cliff notes. I urge you to avoid doing so. It is not my desire to hand out failing grades because of the plagiarism that sometimes results from the use of such resources. Much of our in-class discussion will be spent attempting to wrestle with the challenges of the novel. Writing about a difficult piece of literature like Mother Night is, by nature, interpretive, so DO NOT BE AFRAID OF BEING WRONG!
Organizational Effectiveness
Background In this assignment we will look at how the environment affects institutions and how by managing this interaction successfully, we can increase organizational effectiveness. Required Reading Green, S. (2011). The would-be pioneer. Harvard Business Review. 89(4), 124-126. This article can be found in EBSCO. Assignment After reading the above fictional case of an American expatriate manager working in a South Korean firm and the background readings for this module, analyze the situation in a 4- to 5-page analysis that addresses the following: How does culture and environment affect institutions and their management? Keys to the Assignment The key aspects of this assignment that should be covered in your paper include: Define the problem: What went wrong during Ms. Myers tenure from your point of view? Analyze the cause: Explain the problem Ms. Myers is encountering using Hofstede\’s five dimensions of culture to compare Korean and American assumptions about interpersonal relationships and management. Propose a solution: Make a recommendation of three specific changes Ms. Myers could have made to her management style to accommodate the Korean environment.
, research Starbucks’ organizational culture and the key leadership and management traits used to execute the business strategy.
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
1. Suggest the key elements of Starbucks’ organizational culture that contributes to its success in a global economy. Indicate management’s role with creating and sustaining the organizational culture.
2. Assess the effectiveness of Starbucks’ management decisions in providing innovative offerings for its customers (e.g., WiFi, style of coffee, etc.) in order to achieve its current competitive marketplace advantage. Provide support for your rationale.
3. Determine one (1) key management competency that a successful manager at Starbucks is likely to have. Indicate one (1) wayin which this particular competency is a good fit for the organizational culture.
4. Speculate on whether Starbucks would achieve long-term sustainability as a global leader in the coffee industry without the organization’s CEO, Howard Shultz.
5. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length
, research Starbucks’ organizational culture and the key leadership and management traits used to execute the business strategy.
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
1. Suggest the key elements of Starbucks’ organizational culture that contributes to its success in a global economy. Indicate management’s role with creating and sustaining the organizational culture.
2. Assess the effectiveness of Starbucks’ management decisions in providing innovative offerings for its customers (e.g., WiFi, style of coffee, etc.) in order to achieve its current competitive marketplace advantage. Provide support for your rationale.
3. Determine one (1) key management competency that a successful manager at Starbucks is likely to have. Indicate one (1) wayin which this particular competency is a good fit for the organizational culture.
4. Speculate on whether Starbucks would achieve long-term sustainability as a global leader in the coffee industry without the organization’s CEO, Howard Shultz.
5. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length
Sunday, 17 May 2020
Partial Cement Replacements Alternatives: Recycled coarse vs.Recycled fine aggregates
Objective of this paper finds out which is suitable material among
1) Partial cement replacements materials e.g. coal fly ash, ground granulated blastfurnace slag, silica fume, ground glass natural pozzolans or calcined clay
2)Recycled coarse aggregates and
3)Recycled fine aggregates for use under di?erent loading and environmental conditions in the construction / civil engineering industry.
Literature review ( the 1st page )
1. Properties & applications of sustainability of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively
2. Composition of sustainability of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively Experimental methodology (the 2nd page )
1. Full details of all mixes of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively 2. Details of experimental equipment for test of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials , recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively 3. Inclusion and elaboration of all relevant standards, i.e. BS, BS EN, etc. for captioned test Results (the 3rd page )
1. Appropriate graphs for each captioned concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate), ensuring that the main mechanical properties are illustrated. 2. Calculations must be elaborated and clearly explained for each captioned concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate).
Discussion (the 4th page)
1. Compare the values calculated from captioned test data with the control mixes and also expected values from standard texts or relevant web-based sources. It must be borne in mind the design strength mix is C32/40.
2. From abovementioned data / results, comment on the relative strength properties of the 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate).
3. Use of the theories are covered and more importantly compare with previously published work as appropriate.
Conclusion (the 5th page )
1. Among above-mentioned 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate), which concrete is sustainability for use under di?erent loading and environmental conditions in the construction / civil engineering industry. 2. A realistic case is adopted to support above claim
1) Partial cement replacements materials e.g. coal fly ash, ground granulated blastfurnace slag, silica fume, ground glass natural pozzolans or calcined clay
2)Recycled coarse aggregates and
3)Recycled fine aggregates for use under di?erent loading and environmental conditions in the construction / civil engineering industry.
Literature review ( the 1st page )
1. Properties & applications of sustainability of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively
2. Composition of sustainability of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively Experimental methodology (the 2nd page )
1. Full details of all mixes of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively 2. Details of experimental equipment for test of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials , recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively 3. Inclusion and elaboration of all relevant standards, i.e. BS, BS EN, etc. for captioned test Results (the 3rd page )
1. Appropriate graphs for each captioned concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate), ensuring that the main mechanical properties are illustrated. 2. Calculations must be elaborated and clearly explained for each captioned concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate).
Discussion (the 4th page)
1. Compare the values calculated from captioned test data with the control mixes and also expected values from standard texts or relevant web-based sources. It must be borne in mind the design strength mix is C32/40.
2. From abovementioned data / results, comment on the relative strength properties of the 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate).
3. Use of the theories are covered and more importantly compare with previously published work as appropriate.
Conclusion (the 5th page )
1. Among above-mentioned 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate), which concrete is sustainability for use under di?erent loading and environmental conditions in the construction / civil engineering industry. 2. A realistic case is adopted to support above claim
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Ethical Considerations for the Practice Scholar
Ethical Considerations
Translation of a research-based intervention to practice involves a critical review of numerous published research studies to discern if individuals - research subjects - were treated according to the ethical values and principles as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Reflect upon your selected practice problem and the eventual research-based intervention you select for your practice change project and address the following. (Alcohol abuse)
• What are the potential benefits and harms related to your selected practice problem when considering a research-based intervention for your practice change project?
• Are there competing personal or professional values related to this research-based intervention that might impact the implementation of this intervention in your practice setting?
• What types of objections might be raised? How will you explain your decision to key stakeholders to address these objections?
Ethical Considerations for the Practice Scholar
Every practice problem is informed by and requires the support of published research. As a DNP-prepared nurse, you will lead practice change wherein you translate research to practice to influence outcomes. The implementation of a practice change is not research and therefore, it is not held to the required ethical review as researchers preparing to conduct research. At the same time, inherent in the translation of research to practice is the review and critical appraisal of each research study under consideration as support for leading practice change. This review and critical appraisal of individual research study articles includes reviewing the research team's plan and process for protecting the individuals who served as subjects in each study you review. To prepare you for leading change and consideration of research participants, you will be required to complete the Biomedical Research course offered by The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative. Completion of the Biomedical Research course is a milestone toward completion of your DNP project.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. Author.
Resnik, D. B. (2015, May). Glossary of commonly used terms in research ethics. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/glossary/index.cfm
Resnik, D. B. (2018, July). Research ethics timeline (1932–Present). National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/timeline/index.cfm
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). U.S. public health service syphilis study at Tuskegee. http://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/timeline.ht
Dang, D., & Dearholt, S. (2018). Johns Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice model and guidelines (3rd ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.). Human subjects research. http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/belmont.html
Critical Appraisal of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
Assignment Prompt
Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring is a conceptual thread in the USU College of Nursing’s curriculum framework. The purpose of this assignment is to offer students the opportunity to be exposed to Human Caring Science while providing students with the skills of critical appraisal of evidence.
Students will select one nursing research article that focuses on a study that used Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring as a theoretical framework.
Students should use as a guide, an appropriate Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist found in Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2019; pp. 708-722).
The critiques are to be informal, although correct grammar, spelling, etc., are expected. The critique should include a brief description of the study that was reviewed and should address elements of the study relevant to critique.
Students will provide a written critique on a critical appraisal of the elements relevant to the nature of the research study such as type of study, design, quality of the study; and rationale, as well as implications for practice and further research and/or evaluation.
The grade will be based on accuracy, level of content and structure of the document.
Examples of research articles incorporating Jean Watson’s theory in USU online library:
Durgun Ozan, Y., & Okumus, H. (2017). Effects of nursing care based on
Watson’s theory of human caring on anxiety, distress, and coping when
infertility treatment fails: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Caring
Sciences, 6(2), 95-109.
Rossillao, K. (2018). Caritas education: Theory to practice...2018
National Teaching Institute research abstracts presented at the AACN
National Teaching Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21-24, 2018.
American Journal of Critical Care, 27(3), e 14 - e15.
Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring is a conceptual thread in the USU College of Nursing’s curriculum framework. The purpose of this assignment is to offer students the opportunity to be exposed to Human Caring Science while providing students with the skills of critical appraisal of evidence.
Students will select one nursing research article that focuses on a study that used Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring as a theoretical framework.
Students should use as a guide, an appropriate Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist found in Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2019; pp. 708-722).
The critiques are to be informal, although correct grammar, spelling, etc., are expected. The critique should include a brief description of the study that was reviewed and should address elements of the study relevant to critique.
Students will provide a written critique on a critical appraisal of the elements relevant to the nature of the research study such as type of study, design, quality of the study; and rationale, as well as implications for practice and further research and/or evaluation.
The grade will be based on accuracy, level of content and structure of the document.
Examples of research articles incorporating Jean Watson’s theory in USU online library:
Durgun Ozan, Y., & Okumus, H. (2017). Effects of nursing care based on
Watson’s theory of human caring on anxiety, distress, and coping when
infertility treatment fails: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Caring
Sciences, 6(2), 95-109.
Rossillao, K. (2018). Caritas education: Theory to practice...2018
National Teaching Institute research abstracts presented at the AACN
National Teaching Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21-24, 2018.
American Journal of Critical Care, 27(3), e 14 - e15.
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
Individual Final Project
Overview
You will select an existing organization to analyze using concepts learned during the course. The selected organization does not have to be a well-known Fortune company, nor does it have to be a for profit organization. The organization can be an institution of higher education, a business corporation, a health organization, or a manufacturing company, etc.
Written Report Guidelines
A 10 – 15 page report of the analysis is required using 12 point Times New Roman font, doublespacing, with 1" margins and following APA’s writing style. References should be made in the text. For the purpose of this project, use the text chapters and journal articles assigned for this course in addition to any other available references such as books, journals, newspaper, internet information, or a direct interview (in case of an interview) as resources for your research.
Students must reference all of their research in the text of the paper. The papers must be proof read before final submission. The paper must be free of spelling and grammar mistakes, logically written, and coherent. It should include at least 10 references. This means that students are to refer to the information in these sources in a relevant way throughout the paper using APA format. In the report you need to apply the concepts learned during the course to describe and assess the organization.
Note: Select a local/national/global organization that you will have access to. The objective of the project is find a local organization that you will help improve. The organization may be for profit or non-profit. You are required to research the selected organization and address the following areas:
Content of the Course Paper
Make sure that your paper has a bolded header for each of the areas and sub-areas below.
1. Organizational Strategy
Define and assess the organization’s strategy
2. Environment in which the Organization Operates
Task Environment
General Environment
3. Organizational Structure and Form
Appropriateness of structure to the environment and strategy
Identify organizational form (mechanistic or organic), and thoroughly analyzes its
appropriateness for the environment of the organization.
4. Leadership
Who are the organization's heroes?
Define the heroes’ leadership style and analyzes its appropriateness for the motivational
environment of the organization.
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5. SWOT Analysis.
Provide a table listing all of the strength (S), weakness (W), opportunities (O), and threats
(T).
Identify 3 each of the internal strength (S) and weakness (W), and match them with 3
each of the external opportunities (O) and threats (T). A sentence should be provided for
each point explaining their inclusion.
6. Your Recommendation based on the SWOT analysis
The project will be graded by the following criteria:
80% content of the paper including references
10% organization
10% language and grammar
DUE DATE: May 28th midnight of Week 10
Writing Standards
All writing assignments in this course must be word-processed and checked for spelling and
grammar. The following are to be taken into consideration by the student when writing the
papers in this course:
Content:
Completed all parts of assignment
Developed thoughtfully with appropriate support for ideas
Synthesized and evaluated appropriate materials
Original and appropriate approach – clear thesis
Organization:
Logical plan
Appropriate order of ideas
Appropriate beginning and conclusion
Appropriate cohesion and progression of ideas and transitions
Proper headers and sub-headers
Form and Mechanics:
Correct language control
No grammatical or sentence errors
No spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors
Correct idiom and word usage
Getting Started
A good starting point to search companies and is a library guide from Cornell University
available at this link: http://guides.library.cornell.edu/companypractices. However, you will need
to use the resources from the University of La Verne’s Wilson library http://library.laverne.edu/
to access the databases listed in the guide.
Page 9 of 17
This short Cornell University video
http://guides.library.cornell.edu/content.php?pid=123535&sid=1061491 will explain scholarly
articles. Reviewing the articles listed in the “Notes” at the end of the chapter in the course text is
also helpful.
You will select an existing organization to analyze using concepts learned during the course. The selected organization does not have to be a well-known Fortune company, nor does it have to be a for profit organization. The organization can be an institution of higher education, a business corporation, a health organization, or a manufacturing company, etc.
Written Report Guidelines
A 10 – 15 page report of the analysis is required using 12 point Times New Roman font, doublespacing, with 1" margins and following APA’s writing style. References should be made in the text. For the purpose of this project, use the text chapters and journal articles assigned for this course in addition to any other available references such as books, journals, newspaper, internet information, or a direct interview (in case of an interview) as resources for your research.
Students must reference all of their research in the text of the paper. The papers must be proof read before final submission. The paper must be free of spelling and grammar mistakes, logically written, and coherent. It should include at least 10 references. This means that students are to refer to the information in these sources in a relevant way throughout the paper using APA format. In the report you need to apply the concepts learned during the course to describe and assess the organization.
Note: Select a local/national/global organization that you will have access to. The objective of the project is find a local organization that you will help improve. The organization may be for profit or non-profit. You are required to research the selected organization and address the following areas:
Content of the Course Paper
Make sure that your paper has a bolded header for each of the areas and sub-areas below.
1. Organizational Strategy
Define and assess the organization’s strategy
2. Environment in which the Organization Operates
Task Environment
General Environment
3. Organizational Structure and Form
Appropriateness of structure to the environment and strategy
Identify organizational form (mechanistic or organic), and thoroughly analyzes its
appropriateness for the environment of the organization.
4. Leadership
Who are the organization's heroes?
Define the heroes’ leadership style and analyzes its appropriateness for the motivational
environment of the organization.
Page 8 of 17
5. SWOT Analysis.
Provide a table listing all of the strength (S), weakness (W), opportunities (O), and threats
(T).
Identify 3 each of the internal strength (S) and weakness (W), and match them with 3
each of the external opportunities (O) and threats (T). A sentence should be provided for
each point explaining their inclusion.
6. Your Recommendation based on the SWOT analysis
The project will be graded by the following criteria:
80% content of the paper including references
10% organization
10% language and grammar
DUE DATE: May 28th midnight of Week 10
Writing Standards
All writing assignments in this course must be word-processed and checked for spelling and
grammar. The following are to be taken into consideration by the student when writing the
papers in this course:
Content:
Completed all parts of assignment
Developed thoughtfully with appropriate support for ideas
Synthesized and evaluated appropriate materials
Original and appropriate approach – clear thesis
Organization:
Logical plan
Appropriate order of ideas
Appropriate beginning and conclusion
Appropriate cohesion and progression of ideas and transitions
Proper headers and sub-headers
Form and Mechanics:
Correct language control
No grammatical or sentence errors
No spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors
Correct idiom and word usage
Getting Started
A good starting point to search companies and is a library guide from Cornell University
available at this link: http://guides.library.cornell.edu/companypractices. However, you will need
to use the resources from the University of La Verne’s Wilson library http://library.laverne.edu/
to access the databases listed in the guide.
Page 9 of 17
This short Cornell University video
http://guides.library.cornell.edu/content.php?pid=123535&sid=1061491 will explain scholarly
articles. Reviewing the articles listed in the “Notes” at the end of the chapter in the course text is
also helpful.
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