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Outline the key tenets of emotional intelligence and discuss how an awareness of emotional intelligence and the human element can be useful going into such a negotiation.

magine you are the owner of a small electrical company.  You have been penalized $14,000 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for what you consider to be petty violations. You do not think you should have been cited for two of the three violations which were identified as “Serious” violations.

  1. There was an open elevator shaft 30 feet from where your electrician was working.
  2. Someone cut the grounding prong off of one of your extension cords.
  3. Your electrician did not cover an open circuit breaker box that was energized, which exposed other workers to potential electrical shock hazards.

In addition, you consider your company’s safety program to be one of the best in the industry, having won several awards from the local Safety Council.  You also have not had a recordable injury for over 5 years.

You do not think you should have been cited for the elevator shaft, since it was not very close to where your electrician was working (so the employee wasn’t really exposed to the hazard).  He didn’t even have a reason to go near the shaft, and it wasn’t your company’s responsibility to put up a guard rail (the carpenters are supposed to do that).

You do not think you should be cited for the electrical cord because you have repeatedly instructed your workers not to do this, and you have a program to check for ground prongs daily (though your foreman sometimes forgets to do this).

You decide to set up an informal settlement conference to try to settle the case with the Area Director. You heard conflicting stories related to her willingness to negotiate in good faith, however.

A framing contractor (who is admittedly a bit of a ‘hot-head’) stated that the Area Director is ‘a jerk’ and that she ‘has it in’ for construction contractors.  He stated, “I showed her how her inspector was clearly wrong and all she would do was give me a 20% penalty reduction.  She wants to put us all out of business”.  A roofing contractor stated, however, that you just need to get on her good side.  He stated that the Area Director was very accommodating and that she withdrew two out of four serious citations tied to an inspection conducted at one of the roofer’s sites.  He ended up with a 65% penalty reduction overall.

In this scenario, you are the business owner and are obviously entering into a negotiation with a federal manager to reduce the penalties issued against your company.  You really do not know what to expect.  For this assignment, please:

Outline the key tenets of emotional intelligence and discuss how an awareness of emotional intelligence and the human element can be useful going into such a negotiation.

SLP Assignment Expectations

  1.  Answer questions with clarity.
  2. Show depth and breadth to enhance the quality of your paper.
  3. Search in our library to find some papers/articles to support your argument and show them in the reference list.

Discuss five trends in the external environment scanning process that will affect most businesses.

  1. Complete a Porter’s Analysis to Industry Analysis on the Airline Industry using the six forces. Indicate each force’s competitiveness intensity by signifying Low-Medium-High, or combination of two grades. Support your evaluation on each force’s competitiveness position in the industry.
  2. Discuss five trends in the external environment scanning process that will affect most businesses.
  3. Create a Strategic Group map of industry (but not the airline industry) using two broad characteristics- price and product-line. Use at least eight firms in this analysis.
  4. Create an Industry Matrix featuring your Strategic Audit firm and two competitors. Use five Key Success Factors, one of which should be low cost. Use the table found in Chapter Four for this assignment.

 

Discuss what economic theory states and predicts about the issue presented in the news article.

Locate a news article about an issue poverty, pollution, etc.) in order to conduct a meta-analysis of the author’s economic perspective of the selected issue.

 

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

  1. Provide a brief overview / synopsis of the issue.
  2. Discuss the model or economic theory that relates to the issue presented in the news article.
  3. Discuss what economic theory states and predicts about the issue presented in the news article.
  4. Assess how the situation / issue presented in the news article aligns with economic theory. For example, does it make sense from an economic perspective; is the outcome presented in the article what economic theory would predict; etc.?
  5. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources. 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:

  • Analyze the economic impact of major social problems and issues such as poverty, discrimination, crime, income distribution, the role of government, and other major issues.
  • Assess how the economic behavior of individuals, businesses, and governments can affect economic growth, social well-being, and the quality of life.
  • Use technology and information resources to research economic problems and issues.
  • Write clearly and concisely about economic problems and issues using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Summarize both ideas in memo format to present to your boss.

Imagine you are an HR manager, and you have been challenged with the task of reducing expatriate turnover. Think of one or two (1-2) strategies to accomplish this task, and write a one (1) page memo to your boss summarizing your ideas. Persuade him that this is the direction to go.

 

  1. Write a one (1) page memo in which you:
  2. Develop two (2) strategies that will help your company reduce expatriate turnover.
  3. Summarize both ideas in memo format to present to your boss.
  4. Create compelling arguments in favor of your solution to persuade your boss.

Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:

 

a. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

b. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.

Analyze and explain which of the summative evaluation methods is the most effective in accessing a research program’s outcomes or effects.

Substance Abuse Prevention Program

The Public Health Department is planning to develop an adolescent substance abuse prevention program.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about the stages of research synthesis. Based on your research, respond to the following:

  • Using meta-analysis, apply and explain the stages of research synthesis that you would propose to address adolescent substance abuse.
  • Identify the best practices that will form the basis of service delivery.
  • Analyze and explain whether evidence-based practice would prove to be the best choice for this program.
  • Explain which steps should be followed when using evidence-based practice for this program. Provide at least two examples of evidence-based practice that can be referred to for the program.
  • Analyze and explain which of the summative evaluation methods is the most effective in accessing a research program’s outcomes or effects. Describe the pros and cons of using each method.

support your work, using examples. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

 

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Analyze and explain whether evidence-based practice would prove to be the best choice for this program.

Substance Abuse Prevention Program

The Public Health Department is planning to develop an adolescent substance abuse prevention program.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about the stages of research synthesis. Based on your research, respond to the following:

  • Using meta-analysis, apply and explain the stages of research synthesis that you would propose to address adolescent substance abuse.
  • Identify the best practices that will form the basis of service delivery.
  • Analyze and explain whether evidence-based practice would prove to be the best choice for this program.
  • Explain which steps should be followed when using evidence-based practice for this program. Provide at least two examples of evidence-based practice that can be referred to for the program.
  • Analyze and explain which of the summative evaluation methods is the most effective in accessing a research program’s outcomes or effects. Describe the pros and cons of using each method.

support your work, using examples. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

 

Compare and contrast two Native American writers (compare an early to a recent Native American writer or compare two writers that captivated your interest).

 

Compare and contrast two Native American writers (compare an early to a recent Native American writer or compare two writers that captivated your interest). Consider how dialogue, description, and details are used or explore significant changes in voice, theme, and characterization in these stories about diversity in America. Respond in a five-paragraph APA essay format with quotes, proper in-text citations, and references.

 

Selections to choose from:

 

 

  1. Charles Alexander Eastman:

 

Winona, the Child Woman from Old Indian Days

 

  1. Helen Hunt Jackson:

 

A Century of Dishonor

 

  1. Sherman J. Alexie, Jr.:

 

Flight

 

  1. N. Scott Momaday:

 

The Priest of the Sun

 

  1. Simon J. Ortiz

 

Men on the Moon

 

 

 

Please be sure to include the following in your assignment submission:

 

  1. Write a formal, 5-paragraph essay in APA format, including a cover page, in response to this question. Base your answer on your own observations and support your assertions quoting from your assigned readings.
  2. Read the assigned readings from the Native American Literature sections. Highlight quotes, summarize, or paraphrase from this week’s readings and be sure to include an in-text citation in proper APA format (Author, year, p. X).
  3. Include three quotes from our readings. When we discuss literature, it is all about the words before us. They are ours to consider and reflect on. So, you will want to make a strong assertion and prove it, or support it, by quoting from the readings. Include three quotes in our essay.
  4. Create a strong thesis for your essay. A thesis states your main idea in a sentence. A sample thesis (which you are free to use) might be: Charles Alexander Eastman and Sherman Alexie, Jr., both award-winning authors with strong cultural roots, differ greatly in voice, theme, and characterization of Native American culture.
  5. Be sure to include an APA reference page.

Determine which critical approach you find most useful for examining the conflicts and meaning in literature.

Prepare: Prior to completing this discussion, read the Critical Literary Theories handout.
Reflect: In the Critical Literary Theories handout, four different kinds of critical approaches are presented. Consider which of the four theories you find most interesting as a means for understanding literature.
Write: Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. The minimum word count does not include references.Choose two of those critical approaches and address the points below.

  • Describe each critical approach in detail.
  • Compare and/or contrast the two critical approaches. How are they different and similar?
  • Determine which critical approach you find most useful for examining the conflicts and meaning in literature.
  • Explain why you chose this particular approach as the most useful. Why does it appeal to you?
Respond to Peers: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial posts. Each response should be at least 75 words in length and should address two or more of the following points:

  • Do you agree with your classmates’ perspectives? Why, or why not? Be specific.
  • Ask a specific question to encourage further discussion on the topic.
  • Challenge your classmates’ interpretation of literature and/or point of view.
  • Do a small amount of research and share what you learn with your peers about the topic discussed in this post.

Ashford 6: – Week 5 – Discussion 2

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

Forming Questions Based on Critical Reading

Discussion Title

Prepare: Prior to beginning your initial post, read the handout, How to Ask an Open-Ended Question. In addition, review your initial response to the Clugston (2014) quote from Week One: “There’s a powerful curiosity about human relationships and how to cope in the world in which we find ourselves.” (Section 1.1, para. 2).
Reflect: In this discussion, you will reflect on what you learned in the course by practicing the skill of asking an open ended academic question. This exercise will allow you to engage in a discussion you create with your peers. It also helps you to ask your own questions about literature, which can serve as a gateway to initiating critical analysis. Think of an open-ended question about literature that you would like to ask in order to challenge your classmates to reflect more deeply. Also, reflect on your initial response to the Clugston quote.  How have your feelings about literature changed or remained the same?
Write: Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. The minimum word count does not include references.

  • Construct an open-ended question (see How to Ask an Open-Ended Question handout) to ask your peers about the literature you read in the class. Avoid asking closed-end questions that require a “yes” or “no” answer. The question should not be overly broad or too general, but focus on specific literary conflicts, techniques, or themes.
  • Share what you learned by reading your peers’ posts throughout the class.
  • Discuss your initial response to the Clugston (2014) quote from Week One. Based on what you learned about literature, what has changed? How will these changes impact your perspective on literature?
Respond to Peers: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial posts by Day 7. Each response should be at least 75 words in length and you should attempt to answer the questions posed by your classmates. Additionally, reflect on how you and your classmates have progressed throughout the course. Also note similarities or differences you see between how you and your classmates respond to the Clugston quote now versus at the beginning of the course.

Discuss the appropriate use and construction of mixed methods research and research design.

Each discussion answer must be a minimum of 400 words. DUE TOMORROW.

INCLUDE YOUR FEE WITH YOUR HANDSHAKE!!

 

#1

Discuss the appropriate use and construction of mixed methods research and research design. Pay particular attention to Creswell’s discussion regarding the components of mixed methods procedures.

In your post, address the following:

  • Explain why both qualitative and quantitative means might provide a more robust research study.
  • What do you see as the most critical aspects of mixed methods research?
  • How do the key tenets of mixed methods research assist us when evaluating criminal justice data?
  • How do the key tenets contribute to successfully interpreting published research findings?

#2

Every researcher is faced with a host of uncertainties as they embark upon any respective research endeavor. Decisions have to be made, methodologies finalized, data analyzed, and inferences made. Take a moment to reflect on the course you took and the decisions you made as you finalize the form your proposal will take.

  • Which research methodology did you select? (You must select whichever one you want between quantitative method, qualitative method, or mixed methods)

Describe in detail what happened that resulted in you being charged with a violation of the Code and how the University’s policies about alcohol apply to your situation.

Integrate at least 2 facts related to alcohol use and college students. Fact must be from a credible source and must be from a time frame of 2013-2015. Facts must be properly cited.

– Describe in detail what happened that resulted in you being charged with a violation of the Code and how the University’s policies about alcohol apply to your situation.

– Describe your level of responsibility for the situation that resulted in you being charged with a violation of the Code.

– Describe the risks associated with being under the influence of alcohol, including the impact of alcohol on your behavior throughout this situation.

– Describe how your alcohol use put your experiences at WFU at risk, whether academically, socially, financially, or otherwise.

– Describe the impact, if any, of your actions on each of the following: you, your friends, your family, police, staff, others present or not present, and the community as a whole.

– Will what you have learned from this experience impact how you approach situations involving alcohol in the future? Why or why not?

– Describe how your ability to succeed will be impacted if you choose to continue violating the University’s policies on alcohol. Be sure to include the potential consequences for your personal safety, academic goals, career goals, and social relationships.

– If you were in this situation again, what would you do? What would you consider in making your decisions?

– Discuss your decisions in relation to your personal values.

– Discuss your decisions in relations to your organization’s values (Sigma Nu).

– Discuss how you will avoid future violations of the Code.

– What did you learn about yourself from the Substance Abuse Assessment?

– Were you surprised about any of the information you learned from the assessment and/or interacting with Mr. Abernathy?

– What are suggestions from the assessment will be begin to incorporate into your alcohol use routine?

– What specifics about your drinking habits do you feel need to change?

– What have you learned about yourself as a result of your behaviors and your interaction with the