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http://www.floridahealth.gov/alternatesites/cms-kids/providers/early_steps/training/documents/bronfenbrenners_ecological.pdf
Read the information contained in the link above. Then, reflecting on your life journey to date — your currere, how might Brofenbrenner’s

Ecological Model enable you to think more deeply about your own journey as a part of a series of systems? Give at least three concrete examples

and explain how the microsystem, mesosystem, and macrosystem have shaped you

TASK 1 Team Chart INSTRUCTIONS

Task 1 is broken down into 2 parts:
 Strengths and Opportunities Team Chart
 Your Reflection Paper
Instructions for Task 1 part 1 (Team Chart):
• You have been promoted to a LEADER position in your organization. Your task is to build and develop a highly functioning team

• The team you will lead consists of:
o Three new employees (Employee A, B and C)
o Four seasoned employees ( Employee D – H)

• For the 3 Employees, you do not know their Working Styles
• For the other 5 Employees you do know their Working Styles

Use the below scenarios to help complete the Team Chart for each employee
• Employee A and Employee B, who started three weeks ago (we are unsure of their energy dynamics at this time)
• Employee C, who started two days ago (we are unsure of Employee C’s energy dynamics at this time)
• Employee D, exhibits examine energy, who has been with the organization for five years
• Employee E, exhibits explore energy, who has been with the organization for 15 years
• Employee F, exhibits execute energy, who is currently on a performance management plan for attendance and professional behavior; Employee F has been with the organization for eight years
• Employee G, exhibits execute-excite energy, who is a manger and will report directly to you; Employee G has been with the organization for 10 years
• Employee H, exhibits excite energy, who is currently under review by the ethics committee

Please fill in each column according to the example below:
Employee Employee’s Energy Dynamic(s)/ Intensity (if known) Strength Area of Opportunity/Weaknesses Things to Learn from 1st Conversation
A Unknown What strengths does a new employee bring to the team? What challenges do you see for a new team member coming into a new team environment? This will be your first one-on-one conversation with your new employee.

What questions do you have for this employee?

What questions will help you learn about how they will fit into your team?
B
Unknown What strengths does a new employee bring to the team? What challenges do you see for a new team member coming into a new team environment? This will be your first one-on-one conversation with your new employee.

What questions do you have for this employee?

C
Unknown What strengths does a new employee bring to the team? What challenges do you see for a new team member coming into a new team environment? This will be your first one-on-one conversation with your new employee.

What questions do you have for this employee?

What questions will help you how they will fit into your team?
D
Examine Use Session 2 slides to assist you Use Session 2 Slides to assist you Look at the strengths and weakness of this employee. Ask questions that will help you gauge how their working stylewill help/and or hinderyour team dynamic.

E
Explore See above Follow directions above Following directions above
F
Execute See above See above Following directions above
G Execute-Excite See above See above Following directions above
H Excite See above See above Following directions above
Self

TASK 1 PART 2- Reflection Paper

Now that you have completed the TEAM CHART, you will write an emerging leadership plan using the tools and concepts gained thus far in the C820 course.
Examples of Tools and concepts you will use to develop your team are:
• Being aware of Bio-Reactions
• Ladder of Listening
• Cycle of Value rather than Cycle of Waste
• Observations rather than Evaluations
• Accuracy & Authenticity rather than Pretense and Sincerity
PRECISELY, follow the directions below. Pay attention to underlined or highlighted words. Be sure to go down and check off each number and/or letter to ensure you have covered all requirements for your paper.
First copy & paste the colored graph from your 5 Dynamics Report (example below) to the top of your Reflection Paper before you start to write.

A. Type your paper in a Word Document by following the directions listed below:
1. Interpret eachfour Working Styles/Energy Dynamics in your report. Reflect on what each one means to you. (Please have your 5 Dynamics Report handy while work on this paper)

2. Now you will add into your paper the following information by using your TEAM CHART
a. List TWO strengths and TWO weaknessesfor employee A-H. Include the questions you would ask each employee?
3. What TWO strategies would you use to help identify employee A, B and C’s Working Style/Dynamic?
4. What TWO leadership concepts discussed in class would you use to build trust with your team?
5. Explain HOW you would use the Success/Satisfaction process and value conversations to build cooperation and collaborationwith your team.
6. List THREE challenges you will need to address with your team to help you effectively lead them.
a. Explain YOUR PLAN to take advantage of each team member’s (A-H) strength
b. HOW will you LEAD this team of employees using your DOMINANT Working Styles/Dynamics
7. As the LEADER,what THREEthings are necessary for team development in the next six months?

On the Resource/Source area or page at the end of your paper, you can add this source. No in-text citations are need for this paper:
5 Dynamics LLC (2017) Energy Map. 5 Dynamics Report. Retrieved fromhttp://www.5dynamics.com

Discuss the effectiveness of at least two soft law mechanisms, such as the OECD National Contact Points and the IFC Compliance Advisory

Ombudsman, in providing a remedy for corporate human rights abuses.

 

Macroeconomic paper
Discouraged Workers and the Labor Force
Presently, the ‘official’ headline unemployment rate published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not recognize “discouraged workers” as part

of the Labor Force. Would capturing “discouraged workers” provide for a more accurate measure of the nation’s unemployment picture? Explain. What

impact does the labor force participation rate have on the unemployment rate? (200 words)

Final vs Intermediate Good
What is the difference between final goods and intermediate goods? ( Give an example of a final good and a related intermediate good). Why is it that

only the value of final goods and services are counted in GDP? (200 words)

Emerging Markets -current article related to new or innovative companies that have found a niche in emerging markets domestically or internationally

(encompass 300 to 400 words in total excluding references)
summarize the specific concept from the reading
analyze how the reference you choose helps to illuminate the concept
provide a link to the full source of the reference

 

 

 

 

Write an essay on the advantages and disadvantages of coal-fired power generation and nuclear energy. Using a range of different internet search engines, supported by academic references, propose at least two apparently viable alternative energy generation for New Zealand or your country of origin, and justify your views about the viability of these alternatives. Explain what you think would be the business, society, and government perspectives on each of these four energy sources: coal-fired power, nuclear energy, and the two alternatives you have identified.

 

 

Guidelines&Scoring Rubric
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for learners to: (a) demonstrate knowledge related to a self-selected instructional method topic, (b) present the topic to peers while demonstrating appropriate instructional methodology, (c) share beneficial instructional techniques or methods with peers and (d) provide a self-critique of the presentation.

Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
(CO#2) Explore instructional strategies reflective of education theory and evidence-based practice. (PO1)
(CO#3) Use effective verbal, written, and electronic communication and informational technologies for educational environments. (PO3)
(CO#5) Evaluate instructional strategies that foster learner development in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. (PO 1, 4)

Due Date: Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6
Total Points Possible: 325
REQUIREMENTS:
This is a two-part assignment: The first part of the assignment is a presentation on an instructional method/issue related to nursing education. The presentation will be shared with classmates via PowerPoint Show. You can access the directions on creating aPowerPoint Show in Course Resources. Please practice using this presentation tool before working on the assignment.The second part of the assignment is a written paper critiquing your presentation technique.
PART I – THE PRESENTATION
1. The presentation is to include:
o a brief introduction of the speaker,the selected topic, and the target audience. The target audience is to be nurse educators in either an academic setting or a clinical setting. The target audience can also be your classmates in this course.
o a comprehensive description/explanation of the topic,description of how the topic applies in either a nursing academic setting or clinical health setting
o discussion on the benefits and potential disadvantages or difficulties of the topic
o summary of the presentation topic
2. Seven to ten scholarly references are required for the presentation. Textbooks may not be used as references. The references are to be included in the final page of the critique paper.
3. The topic must be presented as an oral presentation with a PowerPointShow included; review Course Resources for resources to guide the audio recording of the presentation.
4. You will upload your PowerPoint Show and the Critique Paper to the Dropbox in W6 for instructor assessment.
5. The presentation recording will also beattached in the W7 threaded discussion for classmates to review during Week 7 of the course.

Part II – THE CRITIQUE
A scholarly written critique of the student’s own presentation will be developed by the student.
1. The critique will include
a. a self-assessment of the presentation:
• Was there a brief introduction of the speaker, the selected topic, and the target audience
• Was the purpose of the presentation clear?
• Was the topic appropriate for audience?
• Was application of the topic in either a nursing academic setting or health setting clearly stated?
• Were the main points of the presentation clear?
• Was the body of the presentation clearly organized?
• Were sources used and appropriately cited?
• Was the topic well explained?
• Were the benefits and potential disadvantages clearly identified
• Did the speaker summarize the presentation?
• Did the speaker include a strong close?
• Did the visual aids add to speech?
• Were the visual aids easy to read and not crowded with words?
• Was the appearance of the presentation professional?

b. a self-assessment of the delivery skills:
a. The speaker presented the content in a clear and easy to understand manner.
b. The speaker varied the pace of the presentation, using pauses to aid the understandability of the topic.
c. The speaker used language appropriate for the audience
d. The speaker had an easy transition between sections of the presentation
e. The speaker was easy to hear and sounded conversational
f. If the speaker used humor, it was appropriate for the target audience
g. The speaker avoided jargon if necessary
h. Vocal fillers (“um,” “uh,” “like”) were under control
i. The speaker made the presentation interesting to the audience

Instructional Methods Topics:

From the topic list noted below, select a topic of interest. If a learner would like to self-identify a topic, it must be approved by the course instructor. Students are to identify the selected topic in the Week 3 discussion thread marked Instructional Method Topic Selection. Students are not to choose a topic already selected by another student.

The following topics, from which a student may select, are provided only to assist the learner and not to limit topic selection:

• Retention of learning
• Resolving grade disputes
• Teaching value-sensitive subjects
• Uncivil behaviors demonstrated by learners
• Problem-based learning
• Reflective practice by learners
• Clinical preceptors
• Misbehavior by a peer faculty member
• Learners who have a visual, auditory, or other physical disability
• Using humor in the classroom environment
• Developmental characteristics and readiness to learn (i.e. children, adolescents, adults)
• Advantages/Disadvantages related to using standardized tests to determine learner’s graduation from a nursing program
• Advantages/Disadvantages related to using teacher-made exams within web-based courses
• Learner’s with limited skills in mathematics
• Learner’s with limited skills in reading comprehension
• Substance-impaired learners
• Maintaining records of students’ performance
• Working with students who are older than the faculty member
• Maintaining academic honesty in a classroom setting
• Making clinical assignments for learners
• Teaching in a non-academic setting (i.e. community, home health)
• Health status and readiness to learn
• Resolving concerns related to large class size (i.e. 75+ learners)
• Advantages/Disadvantages related to using concept maps vs. nursing care plans
• Flipping the classroom
• Students with English as a second language
• Engaging Millennial Learners

The Presentation and Critique = 325 points
Category Points % Description
Content – Presentation 15 5% Introduction ofspeaker presentation

Content – Presentation 40 12% Comprehensive description/explanation of topic is provided

Content – Presentation 40 12% Specific application of the topic to learners in either a nursing academic setting or health setting is described

Content – Presentation 40 12% Benefits to learners and potential disadvantages or difficulties of the topic are discussed

Content – Presentation 40 12% Summarizes the information presented
Content- Critique 50 15% The critique will includea self-assessment of the presentation:
• Was there a brief introduction of the speaker, the selected topic, and the target audience
• Was the purpose of the presentation clear?
• Was the topic appropriate for audience?
• Was application of the topic in either a nursing academic setting or health setting clearly stated?
• Were the main points of the presentation clear?
• Was the body of the presentation clearly organized?
• Were sources used and appropriately cited?
• Was the topic well explained?
• Were the benefits and potential disadvantages clearly identified
• Did the speaker summarize the presentation?
• Did the speaker include a strong close?
• Did the visual aids add to speech?
• Were the visual aids easy to read and not crowded with words?
• Was the appearance of the presentation professional?
Content –Critique Speaker 50 15% The critique will include a self-assessment of the delivery skills:
• The speaker presented the content in a clear and easy to understand manner.
• The speaker varied the pace of the presentation, using pauses to aid the understandability of the topic.
• The speaker used language appropriate for the audience
• The speaker had an easy transition between sections of the presentation
• The speaker was easy to hear and sounded conversational
• If the speaker used humor, it was appropriate for the target audience
• The speaker avoided jargon if necessary
• Vocal fillers (“um,” “uh,” “like”) were under control
• The speaker made the presentation interesting to the audience
APA format 15 5% Consistent with APA 6th edition format.
Scholarship 20 6% References include a minimum of 7-10 scholarly resources, excluding textbooks.
Grammar 15 5% Rules of grammar and word usage are consistent with formal presentation.
Total 325 100% A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

GRADING RUBRIC
Assignment Criteria Exceptional
(100%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance Exceeds
(88%)
Very good or high level of performance Meets
(80%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance Needs Improvement
(38%)
Poor or failing level of performance Developing
(0)
Unsatisfactory level of performance
Content – Possible points = 275

Presentation provides a brief introduction to the speaker, the topic/issue, and the target audience
15 Points 13 Points 12 Points 6 Points 0 Points
Overview of topic/ issue is thoroughly described in presentation. Lacks occasional important element or specificity in presentation. Multiple instances of inaccuracies. Introduction is vague and lacks clarity. Introduction is not present.
Presentation provides a comprehensive description/explanation of topic
40 Points 35 Points 32 Points 15 Points 0 Points
Provides a detailed review of the topic/issue in presentation. Review of the topic/issue lacks occasional important elements or specificity in the presentation. Review of the topic/issue has multiple instances of inaccuracies. Review of the topic/issue is vague and lacks clarity. Explanation of the topic is not present.
Presentation provides specific application of the topic in either a nursing academic setting or healthcare setting.
40 Points 35 Points 32 Points 15 Points 0 Points
Application of topic is thoroughly discussed in presentation. Application of topic lacks occasional important elements or specificity in presentation. Application of topic has multiple instances of inaccuracies. Application of topic is vague and lacks clarity. Application of topic is not present.
Presentation describes benefits and potential disadvantages or difficulties of the topic.
40 Points 35 Points 32 Points 15 Points 0 Points
Benefits and potential disadvantages are thoroughly discussed in presentation. Benefits and potential disadvantages lack occasional important elements or specificity in presentation. Benefits and potential disadvantages have multiple instances of inaccuracies. Benefits and potential disadvantages are vague and lack clarity. Benefits and potential disadvantages are not identified

Presentation summarizes the information presented. 40 Points 35 Points 32 Points 15 Points 0 Points
Summary accurately and comprehensively reviews the information presented Summary lacksoccasional important elements or specificity. Summary has multiple instances of inaccuracies. Summary is vague and lacks clarity. No summary is presented.
The critique will include a self-assessment of the presentation:
• Was there a brief introduction of the speaker, the selected topic, and the target audience
• Was the purpose of the presentation clear?
• Was the topic appropriate for audience?
• Was application of the topic in either a nursing academic setting or health setting clearly stated?
• Were the main points of the presentation clear?
• Was the body of the presentation clearly organized?
• Were sources used and appropriately cited? 25 Points 22 Points 20 Points 10 Points 0 Points
The critique includes a thorough self-assessment of all seven items. The critique includes a self-assessment of 5 -6 items. The critique includes a self-assessment of 3-4 items OR the critique is only vaguely described in the paper. The critique includes a self-assessment of 1-2 items OR the critique is only vaguely described in the paper The critique does not includes a self-assessment of the presentation.
The critique will include a self-assessment of the presentation:
• Was the topic well explained?
• Were the benefits and potential disadvantages clearly identified
• Did the speaker summarize the presentation?
• Did the speaker include a strong close?
• Did the visual aids add to speech?
• Were the visual aids easy to read and not crowded with words?
• Was the appearance of the presentation professional? 25 Points 22 Points 20 Points 10 Points 0 Points
The critique includes a thorough self-assessment of all seven items. The critique includes a self-assessment of 5 -6 items. The critique includes a self-assessment of 3-4 items OR the critique is only vaguely described in the paper. The critique includes a self-assessment of 1-2 items OR the critique is only vaguely described in the paper The critique does not includes a self-assessment of the presentation.
The critique will include a self-assessment of the delivery skills:
• The speaker presented the content in a clear and easy to understand manner.
• The speaker varied the pace of the presentation, using pauses to aid the understandability of the topic.
• The speaker used language appropriate for the audience
• The speaker had an easy transition between sections of the presentation
• The speaker was easy to hear and sounded conversational. 25 Points 22 Points 20 Points 10 Points 0 Points
The self-assessment of the delivery skills thoroughly discusses all 5 items The self-assessment of the delivery skills thoroughly discusses only 4 items The self-assessment of the delivery skills thoroughly discusses only 3 items The self-assessment of the delivery skillsdiscusses only 1 or 2 of the items or the discussion is vague for all items. The self-assessment of the delivery skillsis not present.
The critique will include a self-assessment of the delivery skills:
• If the speaker used humor, it was appropriate for the target audience.
• The speaker avoided jargon if necessary
• Vocal fillers (“um,” “uh,” “like”) were under control
• The speaker made the presentation interesting to the audience
25 Points 22 Points 20 Points 10 Points 0 Points
The self-assessment of the delivery skills thoroughly discusses all 4 items The self-assessment of the delivery skills thoroughly discusses only 3 items The self-assessment of the delivery skills discusses only 2 items The self-assessment of thedelivery skillsdiscusses only 1 item or the discussion is vague for all items. The self-assessment of the delivery skillsis not present.
Format – Possible points =50
APA Format 15 points 13 points 12 points 6 points 0 points
There are no APA format errors in the presentation and paper. There are 1-2 APA format errors in the presentation and paper. There are 3-4 APA format errors in thepresentation and paper. There are 5 APA format errors in the presentation and paper. There are 6 or more APA format errors in the presentation and paper.
References include a minimum of 7-10 scholarly references excluding textbooks. 20 Points 17 Points 16 Points 8 Points 0 Points
Presentation contains 7-10 scholarly references Presentation contains 6 scholarly references. Presentation contains 5 scholarly references. Presentation contains 4 scholarly references. Presentation contains 3 or less scholarly references.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work. 15 Points 13 Points 12 Points 6 Points 0 Points
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage and punctuation are consistent with formal presentations, with1-2 exceptions. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage and punctuation are not followed, with 3-4 errors. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage and punctuation are not followed, with 5 errors. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage and punctuation are not followed, with 6 or more errors.
Total Points ___ of 325 points

At least THREE primary source. Double spaced with CSE Format. Much contain an Introduction , Diagnoisis , Symptoms, Treatment , New and

current research and Conclusion. Again CSE FORMAT .Assignment details will be attached with additional materials.

Why is positive psychology important?

 

Business Studies
Report(max 1500 words)

Using theory and data, evaluate the strategy of a company of your choice over a five-year period(2012-2016). You should use the company’s stated strategic

objectives and performance results to evaluate the success of their strategy. You should provide recommendations for the company’s future strategy.

 

Structure of the Report

Section 1 The Company: Describe the company’s background, vision and mission statement.

Section 2 (External Analysis): Identify the external factors affecting the organisation’s strategy and apply a minimum of one external model learned in the

course.

Section 3 (Internal Analysis): Identify the internal factors affecting the organisation’s strategy and apply a minimum of one internal model learned in the

course.

Section 4 (Other relevant models to analyse the strategy of the organisation): Choose a minimum of one model learned in the course that does not analyse

the external and internal environment and apply it.

Section 5 (Conclusion)

Section 6 (Strategic Recommendations): Based upon your analysis, you should prepare at three feasible recommendations. Ensure that your solutions are

guided by your chosen application of the models.

References:
NB: References should be sought to support case analysis. There are no maximum numbers, but at least 5 references are recommended. References are not

included in the word count.

 

Possible models to use –
External analysis:
➢ PESTLE (I) analysis
➢ Porters 5 forces
➢ Competitor analysis
➢ Stakeholder analysis

Internal analysis:
➢ Resources, capabilities & competitive advantage
➢ VRIO or VRINE
➢ Dynamic capabilities (knowledge management, learning and innovation)
➢ Balanced scorecard
Other models:
➢ GAP analysis
➢ Carroll’s Pyramid
➢ Generic Strategies Framework

 

 

on the subject of performance management and management control systems in complex organizations.
You have been asked to deliver a lecture to your class on the subject of performance management and management control systems in complex

organizations. You read the organizational tensions document on your Harvard course pack. Pages 6 through 10 are particularly relevant to

the concepts and management steps that must be included.

You want to consider these concepts and steps as well as 1 or 2 examples, which may be the Boston Retail case, Google, Rentokil or Toyota

as given in the document.

You have also been asked to develop 3 questions with answers from the organizational tensions reading to be included in the final exam.

Your lecture should be a paper of 3-4 pages, sourced from the organizational tensions reading and your textbook.

Don’t forget the questions. If they are good your professor will use them.

All papers will be put through the plagiarism checker. Acknowledge your sources!