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AREER CONNECTION: Leadership and Your Career Paper

 

Write a 1,050- to 1,400 word paper in which you address the following: 

• From the leadership theories discussed in Chapter 14 of your text, identify one theory that appeals to you the most.
• Discuss how you would practice this leadership style in your current work environment.
• If you are not currently employed, discuss how you would practice this style of leadership in a future job you might like to hold.
• Identify 1 article on leadership from Harvard Business Review and discuss how you might incorporate this.

APA FORMAT

The Plain Writing Act of 2010 (Federal Law) http://www.plainlanguage.gov/plLaw/law/index.cfm

 

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

 

1. Determine how the project fits into the philosophy and mission of the agency. (Be sure to include the need that the proposal is addressing and that the concepts are well articulated.)
2. Determine the nature of the project and how it will be conducted.
3. Create a timetable for the project using a table in Word.
4. Predict anticipated outcomes for the project.
5. Determine how the results will be evaluated.
6. Determine the projected expenses associated with the project (new computers, bulletproof vests, lamp posts, motorcycles or horses, replacing broken windows, and computer training for the officers).
7. Include at least three (3) references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook.

 

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 major segments of the grants community: the Federal Awarding Agency, the Pass-Through Entity, and the recipient.
• Design a proposal by learning how marketing, analysis, planning, designing, estimating, and publishing play a part in the process.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in grants management and proposal writing.
• Write clearly and concisely about grants management and proposal writing using proper writing mechanics.

Due Week 4 and worth 140 points

 

Your next task is to create the basic first draft of the proposal for Goodness Falls. Be sure to address all six (6) sections of the proposal as you include the concept, program, and expenses. Use the Internet to locate prices of the expenses associated with the project (New computers, bulletproof vests, lamp posts, motorcycles or horses, replacing broken windows, and computer training for the officers.) Also, utilize the Internet to locate references that will help to guide you in writing this draft of the proposal.

 

Note: Normally you would meet with the mayor or chief of police to review their specifications for the equipment and training needed. However, for this project, you will be making those reasonable cost decisions yourself so you can put your proposal together in a timely manner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below is a chart of the six (6) sections of a proposal, in order. Be sure to include the concept, program, and expenses from above in your proposal. Each section needs to be labeled (Executive Summary, Statement of Need, etc.) and on its own separate page.

 

COMPONENTS OF A PROPOSAL

 

Section of Proposal	Description	Length
Executive Summary	State your case and summary of the entire proposal	One (1) page
Statement of Need	Why this project is necessary	One (1)  page
Project Description	Details of how the project will be implemented	One (1)  page
Budget	Financial description of project and any explanatory notes	One (1) page
Organization of Information	Make up a history of governing structure of the nonprofit organization, (or locate an organization that matches what you will need) its activities, audiences, and services	One (1)  page
Conclusion	Summary of proposal’s main points	Two (2) paragraphs.

 

 

 

Resources:

 

The Plain Writing Act of 2010 (Federal Law) http://www.plainlanguage.gov/plLaw/law/index.cfm

 

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

 

1. Determine how the project fits into the philosophy and mission of the agency. (Be sure to include the need that the proposal is addressing and that the concepts are well articulated.)
2. Determine the nature of the project and how it will be conducted.
3. Create a timetable for the project using a table in Word.
4. Predict anticipated outcomes for the project.
5. Determine how the results will be evaluated.
6. Determine the projected expenses associated with the project (new computers, bulletproof vests, lamp posts, motorcycles or horses, replacing broken windows, and computer training for the officers).
7. Include at least three (3) references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook.

 

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 major segments of the grants community: the Federal Awarding Agency, the Pass-Through Entity, and the recipient.
• Design a proposal by learning how marketing, analysis, planning, designing, estimating, and publishing play a part in the process.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in grants management and proposal writing.
• Write clearly and concisely about grants management and proposal writing using proper writing

Assignment 1: Part A: Your Marketing Plan

Due Week 4 and worth 200 points

At the end of this course, you will have created a marketing plan for a hypothetical product-based company. Each assignment focuses on a different section of the overall marketing plan. For Assignment 1, you will compile information on the company’s background information, an environmental analysis, your company’s short and long-term goals, and a SWOT analysis.

For information on Website analytics, visit Google Analytics at http://www.google.com/analytics/why/.

Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

1. Write an introduction to your company. Describe your company, its location, and the product it makes or the service it provides.
2. Develop an environmental analysis that includes competitive, economic, political, legal, technological, and sociocultural forces.
3. Determine the primary and secondary target markets for your company. Next, analyze the primary and secondary target markets that you identified for your company. Be sure to cover the 4Ps, 5Cs and STP.
4. Decide the main goals that you would like to achieve within the next year (short term) and the mains goals that you would like to achieve within the next five (5) years (long term). Determine the most appropriate ways to measure both short- and long-term goals. Note: Consider the following metrics: tracking downloads of Website content, Website visitors, increases in market share, customer value, new product adoption rates, retention, rate of growth compared to competition and the market, margin, and customer engagement.
5. Develop both a SWOT analysis and needs analysis for your product. Each analysis should examine four (4) strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for your company.
6. Use at least four (4) academic resources as quantitative marketing research to determine the feasibility of your product / service. These resources should be industry specific and relate to your chosen product / service. 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 marketing framework including the concepts of the 5Cs, STP, and 4Ps.
• Develop strategies to assess performance and achieve marketing goals.
• Examine the marketing science of customer behavior and products in the marketing exchange process and create dynamic strategies for competing.
• Evaluate target customer segments and positioning products within these segments.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in marketing management.
• Write clearly and concisely about marketing management using proper writing mechanics
• Below is the apa paper format that is to be used for this paper.

elect a television program that you know contains a social inequality or social class theme (e.g. racism, sexism, social class categories).

Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word analysis of the program in which you complete the following:

• Provide a brief introduction that includes the program’s title, describes the type of program, and explains which social theme you are addressing.
• Describe and explain scenes that apply to the social theme.
• Aside from verbal language, identify all observed body language, facial expressions, gestures, posture stances, modes of dress, nonverbal cues, symbols, and any other means by which inequalities are displayed.
• Explain your interpretation of the meanings of the identified nonverbal communications and symbolism.
• Summarize how these interpretations are important to the sociological understanding of your chosen social inequality or social class theme.
• Provide a conclusion that summarizes the key points in your analysis.

Format your analysis paper consistent with APA guidelines.

• Respond to each item. Each response should be concise and between 2–3 paragraphs in length.
• Use MS Word to write your responses, and submit your answers to all three questions in one Word document.
• Copy and paste each question within the document, so that your Instructor can see which question you are responding to.

1. Friedrich Froebel not only coined the term kindergarten but also recognized the integral role of play and active learning in children’s development and education. He believed in providing children with specific objects and materials called “gifts” and “occupations.” Compare and contrast “gifts” and “occupations” and, based on Froebel’s viewpoint, summarize the teacher’s role while children play and interact with each of these.
2. Consider what you have learned about John Dewey and his philosophy of education and then respond to the following: What is progressive education? What are its goals? What is the role of the teacher in a progressive education setting?
3. Summarize Maria Montessori’s philosophy of education including her beliefs about educational environments, materials, and the role of the teacher.

Online Reading: Week 3 Online Reading (PDF)

Assignment 1: Working through Conflict

Communication blocks or breakdowns are often an important precursor to interpersonal conflicts. In this assignment, you will reflect upon a conflict you have experienced or witnessed at work. William Ury is well known for his work with conflict resolution. He has performed multiple speaking engagements and has been recorded on sites such as TedTalks. He frequently speaks about moving from no to yes and other conflict resolution techniques. Do an Internet search to find one or two of his interesting talks on conflict negotiation to help you prepare for this assignment.

Tasks:

Think of a situation in which you witnessed or experienced interpersonal conflict at work. In your response, address the following:

• Provide a brief synopsis of the conflict, the parties involved, and the outcome. Use a conflict resolution model from one of the journal readings to provide an alternative way of dealing with the conflict.
• Explain whether you believe that the outcome would have been different had this model been followed.

Submission Details:

• By Saturday, January 30, 2016, post your responses in at least 3–4 paragraphs to this Discussion Area. Your response should rely upon at least two sources from professional literature. This 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). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Assignment 1: Working through Conflict

Communication blocks or breakdowns are often an important precursor to interpersonal conflicts. In this assignment, you will reflect upon a conflict you have experienced or witnessed at work. William Ury is well known for his work with conflict resolution. He has performed multiple speaking engagements and has been recorded on sites such as TedTalks. He frequently speaks about moving from no to yes and other conflict resolution techniques. Do an Internet search to find one or two of his interesting talks on conflict negotiation to help you prepare for this assignment.

Tasks:

Think of a situation in which you witnessed or experienced interpersonal conflict at work. In your response, address the following:

• Provide a brief synopsis of the conflict, the parties involved, and the outcome. Use a conflict resolution model from one of the journal readings to provide an alternative way of dealing with the conflict.
• Explain whether you believe that the outcome would have been different had this model been followed.

Submission Details:

• By Saturday, January 30, 2016, post your responses in at least 3–4 paragraphs to this Discussion Area. Your response should rely upon at least two sources from professional literature. This 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). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Patricia is researching venues for a restaurant business. She is evaluating three major attributes that she considers important in her choice: taste, location, and price. The value she places on each attribute, however, differs according to what type of restaurant she is going to start. If she opens a restaurant in a suburban area of Los Angeles, then taste is the most important attribute, three times as important as location, and two times as important as price. If she opens a restaurant in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, then location becomes three times as important as taste and two times as important as price. She is considering two venues, respectively, a steak restaurant and a pizza restaurant, both of which are priced the same. She has rated each attribute on a scale of 1 to 100 for each of the two different types of restaurants.

	Steak Restaurant	Pizza Restaurant
Taste Location Price	80 55 65	70 80 50

Show all of your calculations and processes. Describe your answer for each question in complete sentences.

1. Which of the two options should Patricia pursue if she wants to open a restaurant in a suburban area of Los Angeles? Calculate the total expected utility from each restaurant option and compare. Graph is not required. Describe your answer, and show your calculations.
2. Which of the two options should she pick if she plans to open a restaurant in the Los Angeles metropolitan area? Describe your answer, and show your calculations.
3. Which option should she pursue if the probability of finding a restaurant venue in a suburban area can be reliably estimated as 0.7 and in a metropolitan area as 0.3? Describe your reasoning and show your calculations.
4. Provide a description of a scenario in which this kind of decision between two choices, based on weighing their underlying attributes, applies in the “real-world” business setting. Furthermore, what are the benefits and drawbacks, if any, to this method of decision making?

Mitigating biases, stereotypes, and heuristics is a topic of much research including the creation of methods to measure the extent of these behaviors. In this assignment, you will evaluate the methods used to measure biases, stereotypes, and heuristics.

Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words in which you evaluate the methods used to measure biases, stereotypes, and heuristics. Include the following in your paper:

1. An evaluative summary of the properties of psychometrically sound measures. (Benchmarks C 3.3: Evaluate and identify properties of psychometrically sound measures.)
2. An evaluation of the methods used to measure biases, stereotypes, and heuristics. Do these method