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Weekly Thought Evaluations (WTEs).  Each week, the instructor will ask for a 3-5 page paper on the current week’s topic. The content of the paper will respond to the topic by including a summary of the relevant chapter and/or readings and an application of that chapter’s material to the topic.

 

WTE 4

Please prepare a 3-5 page paper in response to this narrative and upload as indicated.

 

The physiocrats created the first “model” of economic life.  Describe its structure and its dynamics (i.e., how does the model “work”). Now compare and contrast this model with modern macroeconometric models (e.g., the Klein model, the DRI model, etc.). Include in your essay the structure of models, the estimation of models, the dynamics of models, and forecasting of models. Explain why there are differences between the physiocratic and modern approaches to models, focusing on their different purposes.

Action Research

Please review the attachments below.

APA format

Please upload all articles in a zip file.

 

 

2.1 Project

 

Write approximately one paragraph that describes the action research project and the basis for it being addressed.

 

2.2 Contribution to Society

 

Using citations, answer the following questions in order:

 

1. How does your project improve a current practice?

 

2. If your action research project is successful, how could your project impact your field of interest?

 

3. What are the practical implications of your project? For example, what will be the impact of this project on your sample, your site location, or your workplace?

Must be typed, 12 point font, double-spaced, and 2/3 pages (minimum/maximum).

 

Each Assignment must include in the top right corner and single spaced: your name; the name of author/speaker/artist; title of essay(s)/ flm/event.

 

Remember this is subjective.

 

1) Summarize the essay/film/event and note what the main point(s) are.  This is not a book report, I am looking for thoughtful and critical address of the essay/film/event.

 

2) Address/Expand/Elaborate about themes and issues raised in the essay/file/event.

 

3) Discuss what was clear or not clear (in other words did it make sense to you, why or why not), what you learned, if you relate, if you agree or disagree with how issues framed

1. Explain the major cyber governance issues in an organization and, because of those issues, examine how organizations develop communication protocols.
2. Describe the security issues found on a network, and arrange them from highest to lowest, mapping out security loopholes to justify your answer.
3. Differentiate between intellectual property theft and cyber espionage. Determine how you, as the CSO of an organization, would deal with both cases and what standard operating procedures you would follow.

Section 2

4.  Using Microsoft Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia, illustrate the flow of data for both input and output information in an infrastructure. The diagram must map any issues in terms of a cyber-infrastructure.

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:

• Discuss the threats of modern technology in the workplace.
• Discuss how policies play an important role in techniques adopted for cybersecurity.
• Discuss the various issues related to cyber governance, cyber users, cyber management, and cyber infrastructure.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in information assurance.
• Write clearly and concisely about information assurance topics using proper writing mechan

Although this is a group assignment, I am just responsible for researching Hispanic culture. I  am to research information about the Hispanic culture, including social perspectives that affect local and global issues.

Discuss in 750-1,000-words how you would build global awareness and understanding and integrate diverse social and cultural perspectives to create novel approaches to solving problems.

Use academic websites to research a minimum of four articles/books about the culture.

Develop a chart that breaks down components of each culture and compares them side-by-side.

The document you produce should be roughly 2-3 pages long, including visuals. Please use a report style, which means single spacing and the use of headings and a strong forecasting statement.

 

This document will have three parts:

1. Identify a sample data set and a narrative you wish to construct with that data. Below are some great sites with voluminous data; you may also bring in your own data set if you wish. The important next steps after identifying a small, manageable set of data to work with will be the following. No need to create the visual just yet; instead, simply write our your responses to these bullet points:

• · Identify the narrative you wish to construct with the data. For example, pulling from World Bank data you could compare life expectancy rates for two nations in order to make a claim. Or, pulling from Acclaimed Music, you could show the rise and fall of gangsta rap.

· Describe your audience, purpose, and context.

• · Select and describe the visual you will create and explain why the visual approach you’re taking is the best for your chosen rhetorical situation.

Sample data sets:

• · http://data.worldbank.org/
• · http://www.google.com/publicdata/directory
• · http://www.data.gov/
• · http://www2.stetson.edu/~jrasp/data.htm
• · http://www.acclaimedmusic.net/

 

2.  Make a visual that fulfills the requirements of the rhetorical situation you identified in the first part.

 

3. Detail your plan for testing the effectiveness of your visual. Include the metrics you will use, the meth

Assignment 2: Source of Revenue and Hospital Adjusted Expenses

Option 1: Sources of Revenue

The 2010 HCA 10K report is located within the Securities Exchange Commission at the following Web site:

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/860730/000095012311015233/g25905e10vk.htm

Review the “Sources of Revenue” section beginning on page 5 and ending on page 15.

Complete the following:

1. Write a 2–3-page analysis of the sources of revenue.
2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages for each source of revenue from the viewpoint of a healthcare manager.
3. Determine the fixed, variable, and semivariable costs.

Use the financial reports (beginning on page 52) within the document to help you. Be sure to exhibit comprehension of the various payment models in your analysis.

Option 2: Hospital Adjusted Expenses

Review the 2010 HCA Annual Investment by State Report at:

http://hcagovernmentrelations.com/utility/forms/investment-by-state2010.pdf

Complete the following:

1. Pick 6 states to compare uncompensated care expenses.
2. Develop a graph to display your results.
3. As a healthcare manager within one of HCA’s facilities, suggest ways to decrease the total uncompensated care amount.
4. Write a 2–3-page analysis of your comparison.

Use the financial reports within the document to help you. Be sure to exhibit comprehension of the various payment models in your analysis.

Include all required tasks for this assignment in a Word document.

By Tuesday, February 9, 2016, submit your responses to the W2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Name your document SUO_HCM3005_W2_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Option 1
Gave a detailed analysis and description of the sources of revenue.	10
Listed advantages and disadvantages of the sources of revenue from the viewpoint of a healthcare manager.	10
Determined fixed, variable and semi variable costs.	10
Displayed a sound comprehension of the various payment models. Communicated ideas and opinions clearly.	10
Presented a structured document free of spelling and grammatical errors.	5
Properly cited sources using APA format.	5
Total	50
Option 2
Detailed uncompensated care expenses for 6 states.	10
Developed a detailed graph.	10
Offered a sound solution to decreasing the total uncompensated care amount.	10
Completed a detailed analysis of the comparison displaying a comprehension of the material covered.	10
Presented a structured document free of spelling and grammatical errors.	5
Properly cited sources using APA format.	5
Total	50

AND BUSINESS COMM

Assignment 2: Dropbox Assignment

Interoffice Memo

The following memo is from an exasperated manager to her staff. Obviously, this manager does not have the time to clean up her writing or another set of eyes to review her written material before mailing it.

From:	Albertina Sindaha, Operations Manager
To:	All Employees
Subject:	Cleanup!
Message

You were all supposed to clean up your work areas last Friday, but that didn’t happen. A few people cleaned their desks, but no one pitched in to clean the common areas.

So we’re going to try again. As you know, we don’t have a big enough custodial budget anymore. Everyone must clean up himself. This Friday I want to see action in the copy machine area, things like emptying waste baskets and you should organize paper and toner supplies. The lunch room is a disaster area. You must do something about the counters, the refrigerator, the sinks, and the coffee machine. And any food left in the refrigerator on Friday afternoon should be thrown out because it stinks by Monday. Finally, the office supply shelves should be straightened.

If you can’t do a better job this Friday, I will have to make a cleaning schedule. Which I don’t want to do. But you may force me to.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research on the basics of interoffice memos. Based on your readings and understanding, create a 2- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that includes:

• An explanation on the effectiveness of the memo with respect to its tone.
• An analysis on the potential barriers to the successful communication of its intended message.
• A revised memo with improved structure using polite and firm tone consistently.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Submission Details

Name your document SU_BUS2023_W2_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Submit your document to the W2 Assignment 2 Dropbox by Tuesday, February 9, 2016.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Provided an explanation on the effectiveness of the memo with respect to its tone.	10
Provided an analysis on the potential barriers to the successful communication of its intended message.	15
Formulated a revised memo with improved structure using polite and firm tone consistently.	20
Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary. Cited all sources using APA format.

ssignment Description

Step 1: Review Foundation Research Reports

8 pages

Visit this foundation’s Web site, selecting the “Complimentary Resources” tab and then the tabs listed below, reviewing content available as these resources will be used during the course. Explore the following tabs:

 

Effective Practice Guidelines: These are concise, research-based resources commonly used by practicing human resources professionals.

Executive Briefings: These are excellent summaries of information on key human resource topics and initiatives.

Research Reports: These are white papers examining contemporary human resources issues.

Step 2: Select a Company

 

Select a current company from this Web site to serve as the focal point of research and analysis during this course. You must notify the instructor of your choice of company by Tuesday of Week 2. You may NOT change the company selected during the course.

 

Step 3: Web Site In-Depth Review

 

About Section

 

Review information on the company’s mission, core values, history, leadership, and strategy.

Review the company’s history and examine its global presence in terms of production, facilities, manpower and corporate social responsibility.

Review the company’s products or services, examining possible differences by geographic region or subsidiary/division.

Review the company’s use of technology, examining possible differences by geographic region, product, subsidiary/division, or functional department (marketing, legal, information services, human resources, advertising, etc.).

Review the company’s human resources philosophy and examine the demographics of its workforce, paying close attention to policies or practices relative to diversity, affirmative action, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.

Investor Relations Section

 

Download and read the most recent SEC Form 10K, Annual Report, focusing on the Management Discussion and Analysis section and human capital related costs detailed in the financial statements and related footnotes.

Download and read the most recent SEC Form DEF15A, Proxy Statement, focusing on Executive Compensation, the Report of the Compensation Committee, and compensation plans up for vote or ratification by shareholders, if any.

Download and read Press Releases published over past 24 months, noting strategic initiatives that involve or affect human capital.

Careers Section

 

Review Careers Landing Page and examine content that communicates the company’s people philosophy and shares insights on what it is like to work at the company.

Review the company’s approach to recruiting experienced hires, job positing process, and college recruiting.

Review the company’s compensation philosophy and its approach to total rewards.

Step 3: Assessment of the Current Human Resources Environment

 

Based on analysis of information obtained in Steps 1–3, prepare a professionally written report assessing the current human resources environment, suitable for presentation to the senior executives of the company. Your report should present your assessment of the human resource management topics listed below, indicating the impact of each on the company. The body of the report should be 8–10 pages excluding title, references page(s), and any appendices.

 

Employee Engagement Strategies

Global Talent Management

Corporate Social Responsibility

Human Resource Technology

Employment Law and Human Rights Issues

Emerging Trends in Human Resource Management

1. Choose one of the topics below.
2. Write a two-page (double spaced) response and include two references in your response. References should include at least one academic peer-reviewed journal article and you’re an additional source such as your textbook, course notes, lecture notes, reliable online sources, textbooks from other courses, library sources, etc.
3. APA format required, including title page, in-text citations, and a reference list.
4. Bring your first draft and the grading rubric to your 25-minute Writing Studio session to review your paper with a writing consultant along with the writing studio visit sheet (found on BB).
5. Make any revisions, re-writes, changes, and improvements. Decide if you need another visit with the Writing Studio to provide a second round of feedback.
6. FINAL STEP: Find the submission assignment area in Blackboard.  Submit your final version by midnight on the day your paper is due (see chart above) as well as a pdf copy of  the writing studio visit sheet. Papers must be in a Word Document and attachments in pdf format via Blackboard.

TOPICS:

1. Investigate a public health discovery/initiative and answer the following questions:
   1. Gather information about the discovery and form a hypothesis as to the events that lead to that discovery.
   2. How did this discovery affect the health of the overall population?
   3. Did this discovery lead to other public health advances?  If so, please describe.
   4. Describe the importance and/or relevance (or lack thereof) as it relates to the health today.
2. Investigate a chronic disease/lifelong disease and answer the following questions.
   1. How is the disease diagnosed?
   2. Was the chosen illness always a chronic/lifelong disease?
   3. What changes does an individual with this disease have to make to manage their disease?
   4. Is there a new and novel treatment being researched to treat this disease?
3. Review the Medical Milestones Chare on pages 21-22 of your text.  Choose one of the listed milestones and answer the following questions:
   1. Why is this important?
   2. Why did it make the list of medical milestones?
   3. Should it still be considered a medical milestone?  Support your answer.
   4. If any, is there an organization or company that has benefitted from or contribute to this medical milestone.  This organization can be past o

or the final project, you will need to create an implementation proposal for a HRIS that will manage employee information and Payroll. You will be acting as the HR Director who will be presenting to the executive team of the company. Using the same company that you referenced in the Module 03 writing assignment, create (1) a proposal and (2) PowerPoint that you would pose to the company.

The paper and the PowerPoint presentation need to be 5-8-pages/slides each (not counting the cover page and reference page) and include the following headings, which are denoted in all caps.  Utilize and cite at least 5 sources on your reference page.

• INTRODUCTION: Explains the contents that will be reviewed in the paper. (1/2 page, 1 slide)
• BUSINESS ASSESSMENT: Describes the business (size, structure, etc.) If there are unknowns, make assumptions based on typical companies from similar fields and of similar size. (1 page, 1-2 slides)
• HRIS NEEDS ANALYSIS: Review the shortfalls and challenges of the current Payroll and employee data tracking systems. Refer to the course reading for additional information on conducting a needs analysis. Answer the following: How might an HRIS application assist the business? What elements should the HRIS contain in order to help the company be more efficient and productive? (1-2 pages, 1-2 slides)
• PAYROLL/EMPLOYEE DATA HRIS VENDOR CHOICE: Conduct research to find an HRIS vendor. You want to do a compare and contrast in this section of at least two vendors. Then, choose a vendor. Explain why you chose this vendor over another/others. Include the Web address and proper citations for the vendor applications compared. You must have theory to support your decision. Include the benefits of implementing the suggested system and risks and security precautions that need to be addressed. (2 pages, 2 slides)
• CONCLUSION: End the paper with a review of the major points and a concise summary of