Assessment 3: Managing Performance

 

Assessment 3: Managing Performance
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From there please read the requirements for the paper, and the required/suggested sources needed to be used.

Write a research paper in which you address the performance management system of a selected organization, based on information you have gathered and

analyzed about the organization.

It is essential for members of management to understand the importance of conducting appraisals because an effective performance management system is

key in improving employee performance, which ultimately adds to the bottom line of the organization. Failure to communicate performance expectations

and achievements means that employees might not understand what is expected of them or how they can improve. Additionally, formal performance

management is imperative to help protect an organization against legal claims.

**INSTRUCTIONS**
Preparation

Choose an organization to use for this assessment. It can be where you are currently employed or a company with which you are familiar. It must be an

organization that is researchable, as you will need to gather and analyze information in order to complete the assessment. You may use the same

organization for the other assessments in this course.
If you choose the organization where you are currently employed, please keep in mind that the analyses you make must be based on facts that can be

documented rather than your personal opinion as an employee.
Research the performance management system of your chosen organization.

Deliverable

Based on your research into the performance management system of the organization you selected, write a research paper in which you complete the

following:

Describe the performance management system that is currently in place.
Explain the formal performance feedback process.
Describe any informal performance feedback that takes place.
Analyze how the organization protects itself from any litigation related to performance management.
Analyze the techniques used by managers in the organization to try to improve employee performance.

Please note: You must address all the required elements of this assessment. If details for any of the bulleted points are unavailable, research the

topic and present recommendations you believe would be best for the organization, along with your supporting rationale.
Additional Requirements

Your submitted assessment should include a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page.
Be sure you support your analyses with references to at least two resources.
You should format this assessment as a research paper following APA 6th edition guidelines for both style and citing sources, making sure that you also

use correct grammar and mechanics.

 

Be sure you answer these criteria’s as well:
– Analyzes a performance management system for effectiveness.
-Analyzes performance feedback processes for effectiveness.
-Analyzes ways an organization can protect itself from litigation related to performance management. Explains the rationale behind those ways.
-Evaluates the effectiveness of techniques used as attempts to improve employee performance.

 

Please thoroughly read through the requirements and complete Assessment 3

 

 

Rationale for the UNICEF

Briefly, explain your rationale for applying to the UNICEF Internship Programme. Include specific objectives and expected benefits.

Purpose of the UNICEF Internship Programme

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers qualified and eligible students at both Headquarters (HQ) and Country Offices (CO) the unique opportunity

to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF’s work and the United Nations system under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.
Internships are offered depending on the availability of meaningful assignments and the needs and capacity of units/offices to receive and

supervise interns.

Areas of work

UNICEF is active in various functional areas related to its mandate, which can be categorised in three main pillars: Programme and Policy,

External Relations and Operations.
UNICEF Internships are offered in all its functional areas.

Operations Management

 

Operations Management

Coursework Requirement
An individual management report analysing how operations management is conceived, supported, delivered and developed in a chosen international organisation.
Your report should address the following:
 Operation’s performance.
 Supply chain strategy.
 Capacity and/or inventory management.
Within your report, you should introduce relevant theories in the form of a brief literature review, and consider the following:
 What critical issues or problems emerge in the particular organisation’s context;
 How the organisation is responding to them;
 In what ways the managers or practitioners perceive the issues and responses;
 How we can interpret and evaluate the findings in light of the literature; and
 What we can suggest for improvement.

Procedures
Answers need to competently draw on relevant theoretical material from the course textbook and relevant journal articles.
The report should be approached by applying theory from the course texts and readings to explain the factual events covered in the course slides and the textbook. Answers that rely entirely on repeating sections of slide material, without explaining operations theory, will not pass.
Content should be relevant and accurate. All statements need to be supported by references from the recommended text(s) and readings. Sources of ideas or direct quotations must be acknowledged throughout the report and compiled in a table of references at the end.
The format/structure of your report must include: title page, abstract or executive summary, contents page, page numbers, section and sub-section headers with numbering, titled figures and tables with sources stated, conclusions and recommendations, references and appendix items.
Make sure that you conduct a proper literature search using the Social Science Citation Index (ISI Web of Science) and Internet search engines before planning the report. Make sure that you reference all the materials consulted and provide the details of the sources. Try not to exceed the prescribed length, and submit in time.
The report should be typed in 12 points and single-spaced with 2.5cm margins (font: Arial). Figures and Tables are to be used sparingly and numbered sequentially, and more extensive data should be attached as appendices at the end.

In terms of evaluation, the following factors will be considered:
 Addresses the question: the relevance of content in addressing the question. e.g. discuss, compare and contrast.
 Use of research and examples: the use of material including course readings, research findings or other forms of evidence.
 Analysis and development of argument: the construction of a coherent and convincing argument for holding a particular view.
 Depth of knowledge and critical understanding: depth of knowledge of relevant literature and ability to use complex concepts and ideas.
 Originally: Provision of new insights or original ideas based on independent thought or creative thinking.
 Structure: A logical arrangement of the work into sections (introduction, main points, conclusion) with appropriate paragraphs, signposts and linking.
 Presentation: Putting across ideas clearly, succinctly and without grammatical or spelling errors.
 Referencing and bibliography: Acknowledgement of sources using appropriate citation
conventions. e.g. Harvard Business standards.

 

Frederick Douglass: Narrative of the Life

 

Main points:
• Your discussion should be both informative (explaining what the text states in relation to your questions) and evaluative (expressing your opinion of what is given).
• You should refer to specific passages, give specific details, in the course of your discussion.
While you are only required to refer to the selection listed, you are welcome to look at aspects of the author’s background and at the larger social, ethical, and/or religious contexts. (You might want to add information about how the points from Douglass’s Narrative are reflective of the time, etc.)
• Your goal is to show that you have fulfilled in part the course’s purpose: a developed appreciation, interpretation, and evaluation of world literature.
Questions
1. Why can Douglass not reveal the details of his escape to freedom? What does this lack of information reveal about his character and motives in writing?
2. What makes David Ruggles and Nathan Johnson true Christians?
3. How does Douglass contrast the Christianity of Christ with that of the slaveholders?
4. Does any of this material reflect Romantic characteristics? If so, how?

 

The Basics of Social Research

Are adults who were bullyed as children more likely to be abusive to others in their adult years?
must have 3 sources and must site each source in the paper. Must have one journal article, one news paper article and one online source. must be 1-2 pages and must include a cover page and referenced list. Must compare and contrast the sources throughout the paper.

Immunоlоgiсаl рrinсiрlеs аnd vассinе dеvеlорmеnt

 

Large scale phase 3 randomised controlled trials of newvaccines are required to provide evidence of vaccine immunogenicoity, efficacy and
safety before they can be used in the population. Howev er,there are differences between the controlled enVironment o a clinical trial and

the real world population delivery of vaccines. There may be differences in the vaccine effectiveness in the population (compared to the

efficacy in the trial setting). In some cases, very rare adverse events may not be detected in the clinical trial participants.

Post-marketing safety surveillance istherefore very important in the ongoing monitoring of the safety of vaccines.

Rotavirus v accine is

a good example for both determining the safety of the vaccine and monitoring effectiveness in the population. The first rotavirus vaccine,
RotaShield, was marketed in the USA in 1998-990. It was not until post-marketing safety survoeillance that RotaShield was found to be
associated With an increased risk of intussusception (IS) in vaccine recipients, at a rate of 1 in 10,000 vaccine recipients. IS is a rare

condition seen mostly in children aged <2 years in which the intestine telescopes and causes obstruction. IS occurs in the absence of
vaccination; however, the causes of IS are not clear. RotaShield was subsequently withdrawn from the market. Two new vaccines were developed
using different vaccine technologies, Rotoarix and RotoaTeq. Thoese vaccines required large-scale studies with >140,000 ionfantsto demonstrate

the safety of the vaccine due to the preVious RotaShield vaccine adverse events. These were some of the Iargest vaccine studies

undertaken.

Let’s start the discussion by these two questions:

What are the safety profiles of the Rotategand Rotariox.

vaccines? Was there any increased risk of I after receiving these vaccines in clinical trial participants?

Why do rotavirus vaccines

have strict age limits for receipt of the vaccine?

 

Cyberbullying

 

Cyberbullying
Argument and the Toulmin Model,” Please look that up and read about it. It has to do with the Claim and Warrant that the thesis have to have. I’m actually going to need a paper done also on the same thing. When I do I will request the same writer for the paper. Please call me if any questions. Remember the thesis should relate to the school districts and police departments implementing better procedures and laws to prevent bullying because that will decrease the rate of teen suicide. There is many big cases u can find on the internet about teens killing their selves due to online bullying.

An Annotated Bibliography organizes your research by way of APA citations and a short paragraph about each source. For this Assignment, you will create an Annotated Bibliography for four sources related to an argument for change. One of the sources should address an opposing viewpoint or misconception related to your topic. Your instructor will provide insightful feedback on the sources you find so you can determine whether to use them in the Unit 8 Assignment, a persuasive research essay.

The following aspects are required for your Annotated Bibliography Assignment:

Title page in APA manuscript format.
Your revised thesis statement for an argument for change in your community or workplace.
Four primary and secondary sources; one source should be a periodical or ebook, preferably from the Library.
Sources that would be appropriate are as follows:
Book, ebook, article, or a chapter from book or ebook
Periodical (e.g., newspaper, magazine, journal article)
Internet source (e.g., blog, organization website, article from Internet site)
Video or audio source (e.g., documentary, video blog, TED Talks , podcast)
A primary source in which the authors of the content are the primary researchers (the ones who conducted research), e.g., a government report, case study, or speech
At least one source should address an opposing viewpoint or misconception.
APA citation for each source (this is the information you would normally include on a references page).
Annotation for each source, which must include each of the following in a full paragraph:
Brief summary of the source (no direct quotes from the source) and a parenthetical citation after the summary, e.g., (Smith, 2014)
Evaluation of the source’s credibility, including the author’s credentials and the verifiability of the source’s information; this should include where you found the source Library, Google search engine, government website, etc.)
Discussion about the source’s usefulness to your argument for change in your community or workplace
All writing must be in Standard American English.
Use APA manuscript format throughout the Assignment.
To help you complete this Assignment successfully, please review the resources noted below, including relevant articles from the Writing Center that discuss how to write an annotated bibliography, find/evaluate research, and use APA citations. The previously noted Learning Activities related to evaluating sources will also help in your writing of this Assignment.

WC: “How to Write an Annotated Bibliography ”
WC: “Common Citations in APA Format ”
WC: “Citing Sources Tutorial”
WC: “Internet-Only Sources”
WC: “APA Sample Title Page”
Click the following link to access the grading rubric your instructor will use when assessing your Assignment: Unit 6 Assignment Rubric.

Click the following link to see a sample Assignment: Unit 6 Assignment Sample.

Submitting your Unit 6 Assignment:

Remember that you must use Word for this and all Assignments submitted for this class in order to be reviewed and graded by the instructor. When you are ready to submit it, go to the Unit 6 Assignment Dropbox and attach your work.

To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it.

 

 

Case Study and Care Plan

PLEASE USE THE COURSE TEXTBOOK AS A REFERENCE: Primary Care by Terry Mahan Buttaro; JoAnn Trybulski; Patricia Polgar Bailey; Joanne Sandberg-Cook. 4th Edition. Publisher: Elsevier – Health Sciences Division ISBN: 9780323075015

ADDITION RESOURCES MUST BE LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD.

Overview/Description:

Throughout this course, you were provided case studies that focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, genitourinary, and musculoskeletal disorders. You will pick one of these cases to analyze and create a comprehensive care plan for acute/chronic care, disease prevention, and health promotion for that patient and disorder. Your care plan should be based on current best practices and supported with citations from current literature, such as systematic reviews, published practice guidelines, standards of care from specialty organizations, and other research based resources. In addition, you will provide a detailed scientific rationale that justifies the inclusion of this evidence in your plan. Your paper should adhere to APA format for title page, headings, citations, and references. The paper should be no more than 10 pages typed excluding title page and references.

Criteria:
Case Study Evaluation

1) Analyze the disorder addressing the following elements: pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, progression trajectory, diagnostic testing, and treatment options.
2) Differentiate the disorder from normal development.
3) Discuss the physical and psychological demands the disorder places on the patient and family.
4) Explain the key concepts that must be shared with the patient and family to achieve optimal disorder management and outcomes.
5) Identify key interdisciplinary team personnel needed and how this team will provide care to achieve optimal disorder management and outcomes.
6) Interpret facilitators and barriers to optimal disorder management and outcomes.
7) Describe strategies to overcome the identified barriers

Care Plan Synthesis
1) Design a comprehensive and holistic recognition and planning for the disorder.
2) Address how the patient’s socio-cultural background can potentially impact optimal management and outcomes.
3) Demonstrate an evidence-based approach to address key issues identified in the case study.
4) Formulate a comprehensive but tailored approach to disorder management.

To determine the ICD-10 classification (diagnoses). The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) is the official system used in the United States to classify and assign codes to health conditions and related information.
USE WEBSITE: https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/staticpages/icd-10-code-lookup.aspx

Law

1) Select a sport or recreation law case that has completed at least one level of court proceedings.
2) Search for all relevant legal documents.
3) Disseminate all filings, proceedings, judgments and appeals into a maximum of 5 double spaced pages.
4) Site all information used with footnotes – ensuring to give specific page and paragraph numbers.

Identification/Legal Question /4
Relevant Law/Facts /4
Decision/Action/Conclusion /4
Opinion, Concurring/Dissent /4

Psychopathology from a Clinical Perspective

Psychopathology from a Clinical Perspective

Final Project Guidelines

 

As part of your Final Project, you continue your examination of the DSM-5 as you assess and diagnose a fictional character.  This character may be one from movies, theater, television, or literature. In Week 2 of the course, you submit your fictional character for instructor review and approval. Your Final Project must demonstrate both breadth and depth of knowledge and critical thinking appropriate to graduate-level scholarship.

Final Project

 

(10-12 pages – Not including title page, abstract, and references)

 

Your Final Project must include the following elements:

 

  1. Introduction
  • A description of your client (e.g., this character may be one from movies, theater, television, or literature.)

 

  1. Background Information
  • A description of your client’s presenting information
  • A brief description of additional individuals (family, other professional positions, etc.) you might include as part of your assessment
  • An explanation as to why you would include additional individuals in this assessment

 

  • Diagnosis
  • A diagnosis using the DSM-5

 

  1. Risk and Resilience Factors:
  • An explanation of your client’s risk and resilience factors.

 

  1. Psychosocial and Family Issues
  • An explanation of any psychosocial and/or family issues your client may present.

 

  1. Career and Vocation
  • An explanation of any career or vocational issues your client may be experiencing.

 

  • Legal and Ethical Issues
  • An explanation regarding any potential legal or ethical issues concerning assessment and diagnosis of your client.

 

  • Continued Assessment
  • Provide an explanation whether a continuing assessment is necessary and justify your explanation.

 

  1. Follow-up Recommendations for Treatment

NOTE: This is NOT a Treatment Plan for a client.

  • A description of proposed recommendations for your client based upon assessment and diagnosis.
  • A justification for proposed recommendations

Although the Final Project is not to be submitted until Day 5 of Week 11, you should become familiar with the project requirements and have them in mind as you proceed through the course. Many of the Discussions and Application Assignments relate to and can be of use to your Final Project.  

Information on scholarly writing may be found in the APA Publication Manual (6th ed.), and at the Walden Writing Center website. Also see the Walden University Policies and Information, in Syllabus-II, under “Policies on Academic Honesty.”

The Final Project is due on Day 5 of Week 11. See the Week 11 Final Project area for submission details.