...Challenges and Strategies for Personal Success HCS/504 August 6, 2012 John Dean Graduate Study Challenges and Strategies for Personal Success According to Linda Weston Kramer “Retuning to graduate school is a major decision in one’s professional life. Although there are many benefits to returning to school to earn a graduate degree, it is also very challenging” (Kramer, 2007, p. 158.). This essay discusses various challenges faced by graduate students, and strategies to overcome the challenges, from personal perspective. Personal and professional goals It is important to set personal and career goals before pursuing graduate study. Students need to discover the various courses offered, and select the one suit for them. This contributes a great deal of success because they choose what they want to, and where they want to reach. Goal setting and working toward achieving the goal is the key for success. My main long-term goal is career development. I want to complete my program within two years and find a job in Nursing/Informatics and go up in the ladder. When considering my short-term goal, I want to keep my GPA above 3.5, and acquire as much knowledge from this program by using the resources available. I want to improve my communication skills both written and verbal, and graduate study is the best platform for achieving that goal. It is important to prioritize the goals and choose the right path. Self-assessment and closely checking the measurable goals like the...
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...Abstract This paper will discuss fire safety for special needs students. It will discuss the organizational strategy that will include the intervention, the audience, goals, measurable learning outcomes, content outline and its relationship to other elements within the course. There will be an intervention designed for the course that will include the following: the topic, the time it will take, the room setup, the interactions of the students, the media, materials, learning objectives, Gagne Level, Taxonomy Level, Instructional strategy and the assessment plans. The conclusions that are drawn will be discussed. Fire Safety for Special Needs Students Project Name: Fire Safety for Special Needs Students Project Mgr: Linda Lee Learning Intervention It appears that the students in Ms. Lee’s special education class seem to be having difficulties learning basic survival skills. The classroom for children with special needs is designed like a home. Children are taught basic survival skills so that they will know what to do in an emergency. During a recent fire drill, the students held their hands over their ears instead of lining up at the door. Once we got them to the door we told them we are now going outside and four of the students turned toward the gym instead of toward the door that had been opened for them. In another case, while role-playing, the students were told that a classmate’s dress was on fire and was asked what to do, instead of answering...
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...relations in the organization. According to Johnston (1996) the planning process has four steps, depending on the organization and the type of plan the company will implement; the first step of the planning process is to consider the existing HR capabilities of the organization. There should be a clear understanding of the skills, knowledge and abilities of current employees. The second step is forecasting, which involves setting attainable goals and getting the right people for the job with the rights skills for the required number of positions. The third step is gap analysis, which basically determines the organization current position to where the company would like to be in the future. The fourth step is developing HR strategies to support organizational strategies such as training, select and recruitment. Recruitment and selection are usually considered as one process. Before selection, recruitment should be a carefully thought out plan, because when companies are recruiting they are looking for the best possible candidate for the job. Ultimately, with recruiting companies have a bigger selection of applicant to consider. Companies are no longer limiting themselves to the newspaper; jobs are being...
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...Training and Development Strategy and Its Role in Organizational Performance Abdus Sattar Niazi (Corresponding Author) MS Scholar, Iqra University Islamabad Campus, Pakistan Ph: +92 302 8500 777, Email: a.niazi55@hotmail.com Received: August 01, 2011 Accepted: August 11, 2011 DOI: 10.5296/jpag.v1i2.862 Abstract In the FMCG industry at global level, the business environment has changed with intense pressure on organizations, to become ‘Learning Organizations’ and stay ahead of their competitions by bringing innovation/reinvention in training and development strategy while emphasizing on planning, designing, implementing and evaluating the training programs. Carry out an analysis that the objective of training and development is to create learning organizations which ensure that employees through value addition can effectively perform their jobs, gain competitive advantage and seek self growth: this measurable performance resulting from good training and development, shall enhance organizational performance. Keywords: Training and Development, Strategy, FMCG, Organizational Performance 42 www.macrothink.org/jpag Journal of Public Administration and Governance ISSN 2161-7104 2011, Vol. 1, No. 2 1. Introduction The objectivity of training and development and its continued learning process has always been leverage with the FMCG industry and now it has become rather an over arching trend of social needs, emphasizing that organizations must inculcate learning culture as a social...
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...Business Unit 15 - Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results Module Handbook 2013/14 Module Leader: Andy Humphries 01244 656371 Email: a.humphries@west-cheshire.ac.uk CONTENTS | PAGE NO. | 1 | WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION | 3 | 2 | MODULE RATIONALE | 3 | 3 | LEARNING OUTCOMES | 3 | 4 | OUTLINE CONTENT | 3 | 5 | TEACHING AND LEARNING APPROACH | 4 | 6 | ASSESSMENT | 5 | | | | 7 | EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES | 9 | 8 | ACADEMIC SUPPORT | 9 | 9 | EVALUATION | 10 | 10 | SCHEME OF WORK | 10 | 11 | READING/LEARNING RESOURCES | 12 | 1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION The overall function and direction of an organisation is determined by the nature of its corporate strategy. Strategy provides the goals, objectives and guidelines for the structure and operations of the organisation. It is by means of structure that the purpose and work of the organisation are carried out. Some structure is necessary to make possible the effective performance of key activities and to support the efforts of staff. Structure provides the framework of an organisation and its pattern of management. The manager needs to understand the importance and effects of organisation strategy and structure. The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the understanding and skills to manage their | activities in the business workplace to improve their effectiveness and efficiency. | This unit focuses on the effective and efficient planning and management of business...
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...|[pic] |Course Design Guide | | |College of Information Systems & Technology | | |CMGT/442 Version 4 | | |Information Systems Risk Management | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course identifies and defines the types of risks that information systems professionals need to consider during the development and implementation of computer based information systems. This course will survey remedies and prevention techniques available to address the risk areas present. Organizational policies and current regulatory considerations will also be examined relative to development, implementation, and use of computer based information systems. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials...
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...posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Cooper, D. F., Grey, S., Raymond, G., & Walker, P. (2005). Project risk management guidelines: Managing risk in large projects and complex procurements. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Greenstein, M., & Vasarhelyi, M. (2002). Electronic commerce: Security, risk management, and control (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. Marchewka, J. T. (2009). Information technology project management: Providing measurable organizational value (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Tarlow, P. E. (2002) Event risk management and safety. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Article...
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...Traditional Learning Theories Strayer University Understanding the learning process has been a goal of philosophers for centuries. With the investigating of learning through scientific processes inroads began to be made in understanding how learning occurs. The three traditional learning theories that are going to be discussed in this paper include behavioral, cognitive, and constructivism. The paper will also examine the various teaching methods for each strategy. Best described “learning is a process that brings together cognitive, emotional, and environmental influences and experiences for acquiring, enhancing, or making changes in one’s knowledge, skills, values, and worldviews”, (Merriam, 2007, p. 277). Each theory discussed aims to give an explanation of how the learning process occurs. The behaviorist theory was developed in the early twentieth century (Merriam, 2007). Behaviorism has had many contributions from various individuals. There are three core premises that behaviorist believe to be true. These include: a focus on external measurable behavior, and that learning occurs through a change in behavior (Merriam, 2007). Next, what the learner is able to learn is based on their environment, not the learner themselves. Finally, learning is based on contiguity and reinforcement (Merriam, 2007). The behaviorist theory as it applies to education is concerned with the observable behavior a of the learner (Merriam, 2007). There...
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...A Training Manager’s Guide to Tracking Training for Measurable Results There’s a problem in the world of training. Despite the fact some businesses view training as an essential aspect of business performance, it is often undervalued. Many organizations view it as something they should do – in other words, to ‘check a box’. They also think that simply having employees ‘sit in a classroom’ is equivalent to building actual, proven competency, when nothing could be further from the truth. Organizations ought to approach training as something that will fundamentally improve overall business performance, cultivate talent from within, and ensure not only that employees have completed the courses required for their job, but are actually competent in their job functions and best positioned to improve the overall performance of the organization. But whether training is viewed as an afterthought or taken more seriously, a number of problems still pervade many organizations. Specifically: • • • Too few businesses strategically and proactively invest in robust training programs. In the face of turbulent economic times, training budgets are often the first to suffer. Training programs are too often more preoccupied with ‘going through the motions’ of training without developing the capacity to measure and prove the effectiveness of the programs. In spite of this, there is an emerging trend among some businesses to invest more seriously in training and, critically, training tracking tools...
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...Running head: COMPARATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT: DISCUSSION AND Comparative Research Project: Discussion and comparison of health promotion and prevention levels Nathan McCain Grand Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotion NRS 429V Kimberly Stout June 24, 2012 Comparative Research Project: Discussion and comparison of health promotion and prevention levels The purpose of this paper is to discuss the application of the three levels of health promotion: primary, secondary, and tertiary. To be included in this discussion, how health promotion is defined, the purpose of health promotion in nursing practice, nursing roles and responsibilities evolving in health promotion, and comparison of the three levels of health prevention. Three current journal articles relating to youth violence were chosen for examination of content and comparison regarding their methodology in their use of health promotion and prevention, at specified levels of care. Health promotion is defined in different manners. The general consensus within the health care community is that any model should reflect healthy actions and positive outlooks regarding health and well-being. The client should play a large part in the design of how their health goals are assessed, evaluated, and implemented. The client should be taught self-directed actions of care that improve their ability to magnify well-being, by enhancing their physical activity, improving their diet, managing stress, and eliminating...
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...Course Syllabus INFT 101 Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning Course Description Designed to equip students for success as they transition into the online classroom, this course offers strategic information tailored to ensure academic excellence in this unique learning environment; this information includes Liberty University’s foundations and beliefs, LUO’s resources for success, Blackboard navigation techniques, time management strategies, the adult learner’s responsibilities, methods for identifying and avoiding academic misconduct, scholarly research tactics, and approaches for selecting the appropriate courses towards completion of the preferred degree program. Rationale This required course provides an orientation to the online classroom, learning strategies, and technology skills required for success in online learning. This course offers students an opportunity to develop and strengthen the skills necessary for academic achievement within Liberty University’s online program. I. Prerequisites None II. Required Resource Purchases None III. Additional Materials for Learning A. Computer with basic audio/video equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Word (Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to Liberty University students.) IV. Measurable Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student...
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...Human Resources Key Performance Indicators Gabčanová Iveta Abstract The article brings out a proposed strategy map and respective key performance indicators (KPIs) in human resources (HR). The article provides an overview of how HR activities are supported in order to reach the partial goals of HR as defined in the strategic map. Overall the aim of the paper is to show the possibilities of using the modern Balanced Scorecard method in human capital. Key words: key performance indicators, entrepreneurial sector, HR scorecard, performance, Balanced Scorecard 1. INTRODUCTION Many companies have implemented tools for measuring their performance in order to stay in business and come in contact with tough competition. Organizations must face not only to more demanding conditions but in the current period to the world financial crisis as well. Due to these reasons, the organizations are forced to measure performance of the organization and contribute to the stability of the organization in today´s competitive environment. Organizations try to measure performance according to the financial drivers but in the recent period top leaders attempted to find new performance indicators which would take the “wind from sail” to their rivals in the market. One of these competitive advantages is human capital. As the Tootell et al. (2009) stated “since 1980s there has been an increasing emphasis on the importance of HR measurement.” Yeung and Berman (1997) declared that “HR measures should be impact...
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...INFORMATION | Lesson Title & Subject(s): Topic or Unit of Study: Grade/Level: Instructional Setting: Describe the learning context and location (e.g., setting, group size, seating arrangement, displays). STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES | Your State Core Curriculum/Student Achievement Standard(s): Identify the state standard(s) to be addressed in this lesson. Click here to find your state standards, or visit your state office of education website. Lesson Objective(s): All learning objectives must include a specific BEHAVIOR (i.e., identifies an action; what the students will do - use a verb when writing the behavior), CONDITION (i.e., identifies the context or environment the students will prove they learned the skill in; e.g., given a list, given a text, given an opportunity to observe or listen) and measurable CRITERION (i.e., a statement explaining to what degree of accuracy or range on a rubric must be achieved in order to demonstrate an acceptable level of performance). Lesson objectives should also be ATTAINABLE (reasonable, realistic outcome for this individual lesson) and RELEVANT (aligned with the state standard and assessment listed for this lesson). MATERIALS AND RESOURCES | Instructional Materials: Identify materials needed for the lesson (e.g., manipulatives, tools, reading material, lab equipment, construction paper, scissors, PowerPoint, guided note templates). Resources: List any sources used during the planning of the lesson using...
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...VARK Questionnaire: Preferred Learning Styles Stacey Curtis Grand Canyon University Family-Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V-0501 Kimberly Stout October 4, 2015 VARK Questionnaire: Preferred Learning Styles The assignment: To teach nurses about a new cervical collar that will be implemented in the hospital for all trauma patients with suspicion of neck injury. How are you going to present your teaching encompassing the fact that everyone’s learning styles are different? The key is knowing how you, yourself learns and studying all of the other key aspects of learning styles to be able to incorporate them in your teaching and provide the best understanding of the topic to multiple different types of learners. For example, after taking the VARK questionnaire, this learner, is identified as a kinesthetic learner. A Kinesthetic learner is one “who uses your experiences and the things that are real even when they are shown in pictures and on screens.” (The VARK Questionnaire: How Do I Learn Best, 2015.) Let’s explore this style in further detail, compare preferred learning strategies to the identified strategies for this learner’s preferred learning style and discuss how the awareness of these affects teaching and learning. For purposes of this paper, the learner, is the author. In summary, a kinesthetic learner is one who likes to use a hands-on approach to learning, is often good in math and science, would rather demonstrate how to do something rather than write...
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...Human Resources Key Performance Indicators Gabčanová Iveta Abstract The article brings out a proposed strategy map and respective key performance indicators (KPIs) in human resources (HR). The article provides an overview of how HR activities are supported in order to reach the partial goals of HR as defined in the strategic map. Overall the aim of the paper is to show the possibilities of using the modern Balanced Scorecard method in human capital. Key words: key performance indicators, entrepreneurial sector, HR scorecard, performance, Balanced Scorecard 1. INTRODUCTION Many companies have implemented tools for measuring their performance in order to stay in business and come in contact with tough competition. Organizations must face not only to more demanding conditions but in the current period to the world financial crisis as well. Due to these reasons, the organizations are forced to measure performance of the organization and contribute to the stability of the organization in today´s competitive environment. Organizations try to measure performance according to the financial drivers but in the recent period top leaders attempted to find new performance indicators which would take the “wind from sail” to their rivals in the market. One of these competitive advantages is human capital. As the Tootell et al. (2009) stated “since 1980s there has been an increasing emphasis on the importance of HR measurement.” Yeung and Berman (1997) declared that “HR...
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