...Week 3 Summary MGT/311 Team B William Osborn, Juli Gibson, Ramon Taboa, Terrence Griffin, Cedric Davis June 30, 2014 James Eyster Week 5 Summary: Team B This week we learned ways to help make the changes within the company easier for the employees. Changes in the workplace can consist of things such as management, change in how the work is done, and change of ownership to name a few. Most people fear the unknown so when changes are made within the company. Some common fears are losing their job, that the change will affect the culture and effectiveness of implanting that change. There are some ways that the company can help to relieve some of that fear by educating the employees on the changes that are being made. The company can also relieve some of the fear by having open communication by letting the employees ask questions and give them an honest answer. Some negative ways to implement the change are by manipulation and cooptation. By doing this it can backfire on the company when the truth comes out. Going hand in hand with a company implementing changes is stress in the workplace. There are many things that can contribute to stress in the workplace. There are various ways stress in the workplace can occur for example, workload, coworkers, management, and pay. For an employee to relieve some of that stress it may help to take breaks to get some alone time. This will help the employee rest their mind and...
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...Week 5 Individual Assignment - Due Day 7 Class, Six months after the merger described in Change and Culture Case Study I, the new administration initiated a significant reduction in force. A decision was made to redesign patient care delivery. The administration’s first job redesign recommendation was that of a universal worker. The universal worker would deliver many support services. Aware that this model often failed when implemented in other organizations, your administrator charged you with making redesign work this time. Resource: Week Four article by Peter Senge Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word paper in which you address the following: * How would you begin the process of job redesign? Do not consider only the universal worker. * What work processes and performance expectations must be considered once the design is completed? * Based on the article by Peter Senge in Week Four, what steps and structures will you put in place to make the organization a true learning organization, and thereby encourage workers and managers to adapt and excel in spite of the changes? * How can you plan and control the intraorganizational and interorganizational communications that must occur to implement the job design changes? * How can management ensure individual job satisfaction for this position? Cite at least five references. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. This assignment is worth seventeen percent of your class grade. There are...
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...Week 5 Internet Service providers Ashour, Kalled Week 5 Internet Service providers Ashour, Kalled 2014 2014 Internet Service Providers In Denver Colorado, there are only two main options for personal home internet service. You can either get broadband through Comcast, or DSL through Century Link. Both have their positives and negatives, and both are around the same price. Comcast is 39.99 a month, for broadband internet service. While Century Link is $29.95 a month for DSL service. I personally have DSL though Century Link as I think that their customer service is much better than Comcast. Century Link provides packages of 1.5, 7, 12, 20 and 40Mbp/s connections, though all of them are the same price. I personally have the 40Mbp/s connection and pay $30 a month for the service. The router they provide has wireless capability and has suited all of my needs. Century Link has been running a campaign that they will be installing a full fiber optic system in the Denver area over the next year. So their speeds will be increasing in order to compete with Comcast. Comcast provides up to 50Mb/s for $40 a month, on a dedicated broadband line. Meaning that you should always have 50Mb/s no matter the time of day. They do offer more expensive plans with higher bandwidth, such as 105Mb/s for $45 a month. This is where Comcast has a clear advantage over Century Link. They can offer much higher speeds for just $15 more a month. They also have plans that package HBO and Streampix...
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...week 5 Describe the neuroanatomy of and neural processes related to learning based on current literature. There is a subtle difference between learning and memory whereas learning is the process by which in one’s mind there is an incorporation of new information and abilities and memory is the way in which the mind stores the information and abilities. There is a great importance from the outset that there are many kinds of memory such as procedural memory. Procedural memory is the process of remembering how to do certain things. Declarative memory is another memory where one can remember actual semantic information. These two memories are often unrelated in many instances. A prime example of these two memories would be a basketball player may have the perfect three point shot, but does not need to be fully aware of the physics that goes into shooting a three-pointer because procedural memory comes into play. To some extent this describes the difference between declarative and procedural memory. Even though that they are totally different form one another they both are a kind of memory. You can describe learning as a process in which experiences are incorporates into a person’s memory. This definition can be broad and encompasses not only the most traditional type of learning such as school learning. Learning can also be described as people forming memories of significant events that have occurred in the past. However, biologically, learning encompasses all of these aspects...
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...Customer number 1 Interested in a Camera Photo • What is your age? 38 • What is your gender? Male • What is your household size? 2 people • What is your household income? $40,000.00 • What is your profession? Handling heavy machinery • What is your education level? High School Diploma Psychographic Questions • What did you find interesting about this product? It’s capability of taking photos • What are your thoughts about the product? It has a great resolution Buying Pattern Questions • Do you ever purchase electronics? YES • Where do you go when you are looking for electronics? On Web • How often do you purchase electronics? Once in a while • How long does it take you to make a buying decision? A few days • What is your typical budget for electronics? $200-$500 • How far would you travel to make the purchase? Around Windsor Benefits Questions • What features do you look for when you purchase electronics? Its quality • What specific benefits do you look for in electronics? Reliability • What motivates you to purchase electronics? Universal Trend • What needs are you trying to meet when you purchase electronics? Enhancing lifestyle • How do you hope electronics will make your life better? Time saving Customer Number 2 Interested in a gaming console • What is your age? 22 • What is your gender? Male • What is your household size? 4 people • What is your household income? $30,000.00 • What is your profession? Student • What is your education...
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...This assignment was designed put us, the student in a situation where we are placed in the supervisor position. In this assignment put the supervisor in a position of having to pick and choose what tasks to do themselves and what tasks should be delegated out after coming in and finding their basket full of tasks that need to be dealt with. When you obtain the position of supervisor, there is usually far too much for just you to do, therefore it is important to learn what to delegate and who to delegate it to. The most important tasks should be done by the supervisor but as far as things such as someone’s vacation hours and stocking merchandise for the store, those tasks should be delegated out to the assistant manager and to the store clerks. Being a supervisor means being in a role of leadership, logic, common sense, and decision making for yourself, the employees, and for the company. The “in Basket” debate and discussion gives us and our fellow classmates the opportunity to see if we can successfully delegate out certain tasks as a supervisor at a fictitious company. The discussion between me and fellow classmates was a great one and it appeared as though everyone agreed on everything accept for different incidents. The only two incidents where I came across disagreement were in regards to task number 3, and task number 4. These are the examples in which I will be using in this paper as far as disagreeing is concerned. Task number 3 is in regards to the mall hours changing...
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...question number 4, if answered Public Transportation please go to question number 5.) 4.) How likely are you willing to carpool? a. Very likely b. Likely c. No change d. Less likely e. Not likely at all 5.) Do you shop at other outlets in the area? If yes please answer question number 6, if no go to question number 7. a. Yes b. No 6.) Please rank the shopping centers from best to worst – (with 1 representing the best) Paragon Outlets Hacienda Shopping Center Stoneridge Mall Livermore Plaza 7.) I will be stopping at Paragon outlets instead of the other malls in the area. a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Somewhat agree d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree 8.) Why would you shop at the Outlet? a. Shopping b. Food c. Entertainment d. Other 9.) When will you be visiting the Outlet? a. Morning b. Lunchtime c. Afternoon d. Evening e. Weekend 10.) How many times do you visit a mall or shopping center in a month? a. 0-1 b. 2-5 c. 6-9 d. 10-14 e. 15+ 11.) Do you believe there is a benefit shopping at a mall vs. at local stores a. Yes b. No c. Don’t shop at local stores 12.) Impact of Outlet on online shopping a. Less Likely b. No effect c. More Likely d. No Answer 13.) On a scale of 1 to 5 rate if you think the...
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...BYP8-6 (A) The people who will suffer from the negative effects of me not complying with Gena Schmitt's instructions would of course first be myself for not following directions. I could possibly lose my job. We can let the insurance company know that a customer's check is in the mail and that will get us passed the $200,000 cash balance. However, if I lie and the insurance company finds out we do not have the money as we claim we can all lose our jobs. (B) The ethical consideration that are in this case is lying. It is not right to lie and especially to an insurance company that let you borrow a big amount of money. If they have the power of close down the business then they should be told the truth in order to establish trust. (C) The only alternative that we have is to tell the truth because we can get burned either way. We do not know for sure whether the check was going to be received the next day or not. P15-1 (A) Douglas Company Maulder Company Income Statement Income Statement Year End 2009 Year End 2009 Dollars % Dollars % | | Net Sales $1,549,035 100% $339,038 100% Cost of Goods Sold 1,080,490 69.7% 241,000 71% Gross Profit 468,545 30.2% ...
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...Determining Your Perfect Position Sonya Brantley LDR/531 January 11, 2012 Professor Ruthie McDaniel Determining Your Perfect Position Agape Hospice is a reputable organization offering nursing care, physician services, social services, home health aides, trained volunteer services, bereavement services, spiritual support, and counseling. The services are offered to the northern region of Louisiana. As an employee of Agape Hospice; the perfect position would be director of marketing. My leadership style demonstrates a concern for people as well as task; with task being the priority. To be an employee for a Hospice group, the concern for people is very important. However; accomplishing a task creates security and a sense of accomplishment in the organization. Hospice provides “comforting care that emphasizes quality of life” (Hospice, 2011, pg. 1). This requires a concern for the needs of people. The mission of hospice is “serving faithfully as your partner through the final stages of a journey we know as life” (Hospice, 2011, pg 1). Hospice requires a sense of passion and concern with emphasize on task to accomplish a goal of security and serenity. Leadership style The leadership style most associated with my role in an organization is trait approach. Trait approach focuses on the personality, motives, and values of the leader. Trait approach is an adequate leadership style for a director of marketing because motive is an important issue in hospice...
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...University of Phoenix Material Appendix E Part I Define the following terms: Term | Definition | Racial formation | Is an analytical tool in sociology, developed by Michael Omi and Howard Winant, which is used to look at race as a socially constructed identity, where the content and importance of racial categories is determined by social, economic, and political forces. | Segregation | The separation or isolation of a race, class, or ethnic group by enforced or voluntary residence in a restricted area, by barriers to social intercourse, by separate educational facilities, or by other discriminatory means. | De jure segregation | Segregation that is imposed by law. | Pluralism | The plurality of religious traditions and cultures has come to characterize every part of the world today. | Assimilation | Assimilation is the process by which individuals from one cultural group merge, or blend, into a second group. The concept of assimilation originated in anthropology and generally refers to a group process, although assimilation can also be defined and examined at the individual level. | Part II Answer the following questions in 150 to 350 words each: * Throughout most of U.S. history in most locations, what race has been the majority? What is the common ancestral background of most members of this group? In most all locations in the U.S. history the Caucasian race has been the majority or the “white” race. The common ancestral backgrounds of most...
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...Running head: RACIAL EQUALITY James Shahan University of Phoenix February 15th, 2014 Racial Equality There exist different ideas and ideologies that surround the subject of race and racism. Opinions vary as to what racism is and what it is not. Racial equality is one such ideology. By definition, racial equality denotes the uniform or equal treatment of members from different races. The term loosely applies to both biological and social equality (Painter, 2006). Racial equality differs markedly from racial equity which denotes an ideal situation where markets and other systems work equally for all racial and ethnic groups. This essay centers on racial equality as a tool for social justice looking at the activities of various organizations and groups in promoting racial equality. There are many organizations and groups that serve to ensure social justice. These groups and organizations push for racial equality among different racial groups. They target a specific marginalized community or race and fight all aspects of institutional racism that might affect these groups. Most of these groups serve as civil right agents that advocate for the rights of these minority groups. National Urban League (NUL) is a good paradigm of a civil right group that fights for the rights of the minority. National Urban League as a civil right group fights against racial inequality for the African-Americans. This group advocates for equal rights for the African-Americans...
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...9 chapter current controversies and issues Introduction The Clash of Values in Social Policies Welfare Euthanasia Government: How Much Support for the Needy? Target Populations: The Struggle for Support The AIDS Epidemic The Homeless Welfare Recipients Professionalism in the Human Services The Role of Human Services Workers Whom Do Human Services Workers Serve? A Basic Reading and Thinking Skill Ranking American Values References 324 Human Services in Contemporary America - © Cengage Learning c u r r e n t c o n t r ov e r s i e s a n d i s s u e s 325 INTRODUCTION You may have gathered by now that the human services field is quite complex. Complete agreement regarding philosophies, methods, goals, services, funding, or anything else just does not exist nor, from our point of view, should it. There are times when controversies and differences are stimulating, healthy, and valid and lead to creative solutions. At other times, they are repetitious, meaningless, and destructive. Too frequently they consume time, energy, and resources that might better be used providing needed services. To this end, we highly recommend that students become familiar with the books in the Opposing Viewpoints series, published by the Greenhaven Press, that deal with issues of concern to human services workers. The purpose of this chapter is to present a sampling of basic controversies and issues in the field of human services that have not yet been resolved and may never be resolved...
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...Credit card corporations and banks are wealthier than ever before, while at the same time as the majority of American citizens are getting themselves into additional debt. Citizens who are in a tight spot find their selves needing credit cards. Today’s society is continuously struggling to get rid of debt, although while attempting to eliminate debt we sometimes generate extra debt. The one foremost trouble we all encounter dealing with credit cards is debt. Credit card corporations are not looking out for your concerns and willing to help. There is no positive side to credit card use. You will spend more if you use credit cards. Even by paying the bills on time, you are not beating the system! However, most families do not pay on time. The average family today carries $8,000 in credit card debt according to the American Bankers' Association. (David Ramsey, 2009) The one thing I dislike about credit card corporations istheir always-raising interest rates. Minimum payments just are not enough to cover the finance charges. You do not want toutilize credit cards because you will create a spending routine that is awful, in addition, you will bring upon yourself debt that can have an effect on your credit score ratings or become a victim of identity theft. To use a credit card correctly, you must make purchases you are able to pay off upon is getting your monthly bill, but some Americans do not. A large amount of people lack discipline and are liable to abuse credit cards...
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...After reviewing the editing changes that WritePoint suggested, I realized that I had very few grammar mistakes. One mistake I made was with the word e-mail. I originally left out the hyphen in between the ‘e’ and the ‘m.’ I was unaware that was needed. Another mistake I made was the use of a phrasal verb ‘find out.’ A phrasal verb is two words together that mean something different from their individual meanings. Leaving a space after a comma was another mistake I incurred. Although it is just a simple mistake that I overlooked, it still affects the professionalism of my paper. It was also revealed that you do not capitalize the word president unless you are referring a specific president or stating the President of the United States. I also learned that if two words function as an adjective, they should be connected with a hyphen. For example, real time should be real-time. My review from WritePoint was better than I thought regarding my editing changes. Regarding the revision changes, according to WritePoint brought out that I use the passive voice. When writing an essay the passive voice can tend to agitate the reader because your paragraphs become officious and tedious. You must remain consistent with the active voice while writing. For example I wrote, “Within the same study it was indicated that 35% of Americans watched political videos online.” To remain consistent with an active voice throughout the sentence the writer should write, “Within the same study statistic...
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...How are the corporation's stock investments reported on the financial statements? If one owns a large business, it is probably common to place one’s money into investments in order to ensure a higher interest rate than simply placing funds into a bank account. In any company, in this case, McDonalds, it is important to account for and report investments and the method in which this information is reported can greatly impact the income statement and the balance sheet. Firstly, it is important to acknowledge that investments are long-term assets. On the McDonald’s balance sheet, it indicates that there are no short term investments. Thus long term investment means that they may not be transferred into cash, sold or even used within a year or less. When looking at the McDonald’s balance sheet it is important to note that long term investments can include bonds, common stock, long-term notes, investments in tangible fixed assets not currently used in operations and investments set aside in special funds (investopedia.com). On the McDonald’s balance sheet the long term investments are reported at their market value. What is the difference between equity and debt securities? There are several basic differences when looking at equity and debt securities. These might include the type of financial interest each category represents, as well as how they generate profits for investors, or the way they are traded as well as the risk level involved in each. Despite these differences...
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