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Discussed the policy, including what it addresses and solutions it proposes.

n continuation of the policy change cycle, a policy proposal is prepared and reviewed for adoption by key decision makers. Therefore, it is essential that the proposal be technically and administratively effective, politically acceptable, and legally and ethically defensible. In this assignment, you will learn how to prepare and review a policy proposal for adoption by key decision makers.

Tasks:

On the basis of the readings and your research, create a 3- to 4-page paper addressing the following:

Discuss a draft policy or plan for review. What problem does it address, and what solutions does it propose?
Identify the possible stakeholders’ interests and concerns regarding the draft and proposed solutions in particular.
Identify the risks associated with the proposed policy.
On the basis of your analysis of the second and third points above, suggest modifications to the proposal to enhance its chances for adoption.
Describe the goals of the involved parties in preparing the draft. What influence efforts (if any) do you see represented in the draft? What additional influence efforts might you recommend to convince decision makers to consider the proposed changes and, ultimately, adopt them?
Identify the actions and resources required for implementing the proposal once adopted.
Describe the kind of resistance that might be encountered during the implementation of the policy. What are some steps that leaders of policy advocacy efforts can take to overcome it?

Your paper should utilize a minimum of two resources from professional literature in your research. Professional literature may include the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov).

Submission Details:

Save your paper in a Microsoft Word document named M4_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc and by Wednesday, February 17, 2016, upload it to the M4 Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Discussed the policy, including what it addresses and solutions it proposes. Included a discussion about the stakeholders who might be able to influence the proposed solutions.	30
Discussed the risks associated with the proposed policy. Included a discussion about the social, political, and implementation risks of the policy.	20
Discussed the modifications and goals of the policy. Included a discussion about the efforts that might be used to influence decision makers to adopt the policy for implementation.	20
Discussed the actions and resources necessary to implement the policy. Included a discussion about the potential risks and ways to overcome risks of implementing the policy.

Demonstrate the proper use and application of syntax in the Java programming language.

Due Week 6 and worth 200 points

This assignment consists of two (2) sections:

A java program file
A screen shot of the output and a description of your Java program

Label each file name according to the section of the assignment for which it is written. Put both sections together in a single zip file and submit the zip file.

Suppose you are a Java programmer for an investment company. Your Chief Technology Officer (CTO) has asked you to development an interactive Java application that will be used by investment advisors to analyze clients’ bank portfolios. The application must show the investment advisor the total value of the assets, and the value of the individual assets (savings account, stocks investments, and bonds investments).

Section 1: Java Program File

Create a Java program according to the specifications stated below:

Include a composition class called “FinancialPortofolio”
Public attributes for the composition class must include the client’s first name (string data type), last name (string data type), portfolio number (integer data type), and total value of the portfolio (double data type)
The composition class must include a savings account class called “SavingsAccount” with the following public attributes: an account number (string), and an account balance (double)
The composition class must include a bonds class called “Bonds” with the following public attributes: bond name (string), face value (double), and number of bonds (integer)
The composition class must include a stocks class called “Stocks” with the following public attributes: stock name (string), stock value (float), and number of shares (integer)
Create setters and getters methods for all the public attributes in each of the classes
Create objects that prompt the user (investment advisor) to enter all of the values for each of the classes
The savings account object must add the balance to the portfolio total value
The bonds object must add the total bonds value (bond value multiplied by the number of bonds) to the portfolio total value
The stocks object must add the total stocks value (stock value multiplied by the number of shares) to the total portfolio value
When a user (investment advisor) runs the Java program, it must prompt the advisor to enter the financial portfolio data, savings account data, stocks data, and bonds data. The program must compute the total value of the portfolio for each asset (savings account, stocks, and bonds).
When all of the data has been entered and the total value of the portfolio has been calculated, the program must display the results using the following format as an example:

Portfolio Name: Jane’s Portfolio

Savings account: Blue Bank ($2000.00)

Bonds: Derby ($3000.00)

Stocks: IBM ($10000.00)

Portfolio value: $15000.00

Section 2: Screen Shot of the Output and Description of Your Java Program

2. Create a screen shot of the interactive session output, and include a description of your Java program.

Submit a screen shot which shows the output of your Java Program. Note: Go to http://www.take-a-screenshot.org/ if you need a tutorial on taking a screen shot.
Include a one (1) page description about your program. Note: Use MS Word for your program description, and place the screen shot of the output from your Java program into the Word file as an attached image.

Section 1 and Section 2 will be graded based on the following:

The program must compile, execute, produce correct results, and meet all of the specifications stated in Section 1.

Additionally you must:

Organize the code for user readability.
Organize the code for reusability.
Organize the code for efficiency.
Provide documentation with embedded comments for reader understanding.
Include a one (1) page description about your program.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Demonstrate the proper use and application of syntax in the Java programming language.
Demonstrate the ability to design, compile, implement, test, and debug simple programs in Java.
Demonstrate the ability to manipulate numbers and character strings in Java.
Compare and contrast classes and objects in Java.
Construct classes through systematic procedures.
Differentiate between static and non-static methods and variables.
Demonstrate the ability to program simple and complex decisions in Java.
Write clearly and concisely about Java programming using proper writing mechanics and

Explain either a hypothetical or real research problem that could arise within a company in your discipline.

Compile a PowerPoint presentation introducing the importance of research and the use of research and the use of research methods within an organization. Think about how this applies to your industry and specifically to a company that might use research methods discussed in this course. As you compile this PowerPoint, discuss the points identified below.

-Analyze the theoretical aspects of research methods to include the following:

Importance of conducting effective research leading o good decision making

Analysis of the process associated with putting together a research study

Summary of research methods including advantages and disadvantages of each

Effective presentation strategies for reporting research results

-Apply learning from this course to your discipline to include the following:

Explain either a hypothetical or real research problem that could arise within a company in your discipline

Discuss a minimum of two research methods that could be used to address this research problem

Identify and explain specific challenges and opportunities associated with the use of these research methods within your discipline

Your PowerPoint should be 16 slides in length and have speaker notes

Describe the role and methods of technology-induced process improvement in organizations.

Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design

Due Week 6 and worth 120 points

This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a design document and a revised project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

One of the main functions of any business is to transform data into information. The use of relational databases and data warehousing has gained recognition as a standard for organizations. A quality database design makes the flow of data seamless. The database schema is the foundation of the relational database. The schema defines the tables, fields, relationships, views, indexes, and other elements. The schema should be created by envisioning the business, processes, and workflow of the company. Since your company is an innovative Internet-based company, movement toward data warehousing seems to be one of the most viable options to give your company a competitive advantage; however, these concepts must be explained to the executive board in a manner to garner support.

Section 1: Design Document

Write a six to ten (6-10) page design document in which you:

Support the need for the use of relational databases and data warehousing. From a management standpoint, it may be important to show the efficiencies that can be gained for executive oversight.
Create a database schema that supports the company’s business and processes. Explain and support the database schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for the structure. Note: The minimum requirement for the schema should entail the tables, fields, relationships, views, and indexes.
Identify and create database tables with appropriate field-naming conventions. Then, identify primary keys and foreign keys, and explain how referential integrity will be achieved. Normalize the database tables to third normal form (3NF).
Identify and create an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix. Explain your rationale behind the design of the E-R Diagram.
Identify and create a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the tables of your database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix. Explain the rationale behind the design of your DFD.
Illustrate the flow of data including both inputs and outputs for the use of a data warehouse. The diagram should map data between source systems, operational systems, data warehouses and specified data marts. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.

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.
Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the design document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the design document.

Section 2: Revised Project Plan

Use Microsoft Project to:

Update the project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Describe the methods and best practices in implementing process change in IT organizations.
Describe the role and methods of technology-induced process improvement in organizations.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and strategic insight of the Information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Identify and create database tables with appropriate field-naming conventions.

Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design

Due Week 6 and worth 120 points

Section 1: Design Document

Write a six to ten (6-10) page design document in which you:

Support the need for the use of relational databases and data warehousing. From a management standpoint, it may be important to show the efficiencies that can be gained for executive oversight.
Create a database schema that supports the company’s business and processes. Explain and support the database schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for the structure. Note: The minimum requirement for the schema should entail the tables, fields, relationships, views, and indexes.
Identify and create database tables with appropriate field-naming conventions. Then, identify primary keys and foreign keys, and explain how referential integrity will be achieved. Normalize the database tables to third normal form (3NF).
Identify and create an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram relating the tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix. Explain your rationale behind the design of the E-R Diagram.
Identify and create a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the tables of your database schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design document appendix. Explain the rationale behind the design of your DFD.
Illustrate the flow of data including both inputs and outputs for the use of a data warehouse. The diagram should map data between source systems, operational systems, data warehouses and specified data marts. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.

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.
Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the design document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the design document.

Section 2: Revised Project Plan

Use Microsoft Project to:

Update the project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Describe the methods and best practices in implementing process change in IT organizations.
Describe the role and methods of technology-induced process improvement in organizations.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems.
Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and strategic insight of the Information systems domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Analyze laws governing employment and how organizations can ensure ethical practices.

Imagine that you are an office manager and you have been tasked with the job of coordinating and heading the dismissal meeting for an employee layoff.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

Propose three (3) ways that a manager can cope with any negative emotions that may accompany an employee layoff.
Describe a step-by-step process of conducting the dismissal meeting.
Determine the compensation that the fictitious company may provide to the separated employee.
Using Microsoft Word or an equivalent such as OpenOffice, create a chart that depicts the timeline of the disbursement of the compensation.
Predict three (3) ways that this layoff may affect the company.
Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. 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.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Formulate HRM strategies and policies to recruit, select, place, and retain the most efficient and effective workforce.
Develop effective talent management strategies to recruit and select employees.
Design processes to manage employee performance, retention, and separation.
Analyze laws governing employment and how organizations can ensure ethical practices.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in strategic human resource development.
Write clearly and concisely about strategic human resource development using proper writing mechanics.

Describe how the social and political climate regarding that issue has changed in the last 10 years.

esearch a community issue of your choice in which advocacy efforts were executed.

Write a 1,500- to 2,000-word paper discussing the impact of the advocacy efforts in relation to the social and political climate. Address the following:

Choose an issue in your community that was affected by the social and political climate.
Examples include childhood obesity, food deserts, radon exposure, school performance, truancy, addiction, and the legalization of drugs.
Describe how the social and political climate regarding that issue has changed in the last 10 years.
Describe how advocacy efforts have influenced current attitudes and policies.
Identify the stakeholders and their roles in the advocacy process.
Discuss how advocacy efforts have evolved and changed based on an understanding of the interaction of human systems.

Cite at least two peer-reviewed sources.

Describe types of victimization special populations experience in society.

Many defenseless members of society are abused. We have examined abuse directed at children; however, other victimized individuals from specific populations are mistreated.

Refer to this week’s videos and readings.

Write a 1,200- to 1,450-word paper discussing the following:

What issues are associated with intimate partner abuse? How have these issues changed in recent times?
What role does the criminal justice system play in protecting abuse toward partners?
Why do you believe elder abuse exists? Explain the extent of abuse, types, and theories associated with elder abuse.
Describe types of victimization special populations experience in society.

Discuss how Steedman’s book review relates to what you have learned about Thomas Jefferson and the legacy of race and slavery and related controversial issues still relevant today.

In Unit III, you have been reading about how American thinkers moved away from Puritan beliefs and embraced new scientific theories, applying them to new ways of thinking about their fellow human beings, including relationships between humans and the earth, God, and each other.

Now, you are asked to critique a 2012 book review by Marek Steedman, written about Jefferson, Lincoln, and Wilson: The American Dilemma of Race and Democracy (2010).

Steedman’s review discusses how the book reexamines the foundational tension in American politics between racial issues and the democratic government our founding fathers sought to establish.

For this assignment, you are to write a brief article critique of Steedman’s book review. Your critique must include the following information and answer the following questions:

 Briefly introduce and summarize Steedman’s book review

 Identify Steedman’s main points about the book

 Who is Steedman’s intended audience for the book review?

 What specific issues related to Thomas Jefferson are addressed in Steedman’s article?

 Discuss how Steedman’s book review relates to what you have learned about Thomas Jefferson and the legacy of race and slavery and related controversial issues still relevant today

 Use a minimum of three of this unit’s key words in your critique

Your article critique must be a minimum of one page in length. Format your paper and cite your sources using

Compare this arrangement with other types of organizations (including nonprofit, volunteer, etc.) and whether this structure would work.

ead and respond to a case study to demonstrate your understanding of, and ability to apply, the concepts of organizational design and culture.

review a case study of Pfizer in the 9th edition of the course textbook.

Write an integrated essay that addresses the following items:

Describe and evaluate how Pfizer is allowing employees to be more productive with its PfizerWorks.
Analyze an organization for which you work, or are familiar with, by considering the structural implications—good and bad—that the PfizerWorks approach would have in the specifics of productivity. (Think in terms of the six organizational design elements.)
Compare this arrangement with other types of organizations (including nonprofit, volunteer, etc.) and whether this structure would work.
Discuss the global aspect of adapting a structure similar to Pfizer and how the culture of the organization may, or may not, be impacted.

Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:

3-4 pages in length
Formatted according to the APA Requirements