Author: chris

– Perfectly formated APA references and within text

– 2 pages (reference and cover page not included)

– clearly organize arguments.

outline the goals and indicators for measuring development progress for a nation (in the US) in which GE (genral electric company). Which ones are most important? How do they relate to the business of your corporation? Is the corporation working with integrity in this environment? Research the value adds the corporation is creating for the community and itself. What are the community reactions? How does this affect the corporation’s success? include at least two sources.

Write a 700- to 875-word paper on a current epidemic illness.

Visit the following websites and identify an illness that is currently considered to be an epidemic in at least one part of the world:

• Center for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov
• National Institutes of Health: www.NIH.gov
• World Health Organization: www.who.int

Address the following in your paper:

• Identify the infectious agent (pathogen)–for example, the name of the bacteria, virus, or parasite.
• Explain how the infectious agent is transmitted through the human population.
• Explain the immune system’s role in protecting the body from disease
• Describe the clinical symptoms, duration of the disease and treatment if any.
• What steps can be taken to prevent further outbreaks? Include individual as well as environmental precautions and methods.

Write a word paper in which you examine language as it relates to cognition. Address the following:

Define language and lexicon.
Evaluate the key features of language.
Describe the four levels of language structure and processing.
Analyze the role of language processing in cognitive psychology.

Key Assignment First Draft

Content from Week 2 should be edited to take into account any instructor feedback

Transformational Change Management Plan

You will create an entire Transformational Change Management Plan for a medium-sized public company that has lost business to a competitor that has chosen to outsource much of its production operations. The company has been based in a small Midwestern town, it is one of the largest employers, and it has an excellent reputation for employee welfare. It is now planning to do the very same offshoring, which will involve large layoffs of long-term employees.

The project deliverables are as follows:

Week 2: Introduction
Week 2: What is driving the need for this transformational change?
Week 4: Theories of Change Management
Week 4: Communication Plan
Week 5: Implementation Plan

Create the following new material for Week 4:

Theories of Change Management (200-400 words)

Discuss at least 3 theories of change management (eg. Kotter, Lewin, Nadler, action research, and appreciative inquiry).

Include specific pros and cons of each.

What is the best way to ensure the implementation of an organizational change?

Communication Plan (100-150 words):

What stakeholders require communication?
What will be communicated to them?
Who will send the communication?
What communication medium will be used?

The purpose of this discussion is to help you understand the growing concerns of consumerism and how the concept of consumerism is applied to varied contexts. Prepare and post a response to the following prompts:

• Describe consumerism. Describe a specific context and explain what consumerism means in the setting.
• What is planned obsolescence? What role does planned obsolescence play in consumerism? Describe one product or service and explain how planned obsolescence is incorporated into its design. Note: Do not use the same product or service that a classmate has already used in a previous post.
• What are your personal beliefs and biases about consumption?
• Having separated your personal belief and biases and using your newly honed skills of ethical evaluation, present how you feel about consumerism and planned obsolescence as a societal issue using ethical theories and concepts.

The purpose of this discussion is to help you understand the role of corporations in the modern world, and evaluating ethical aspects of corporate market domination. Prepare and post a response to the following prompts:

• What is a corporation? What are the defining characteristics of a public corporation? What is a conglomerate? What is the difference between a corporation and a conglomerate?
• Describe how media conglomerates are organized in the United States. Use an example of one media conglomerate and examine is various parts. How might these parts work together for mutual advantage?
• Consider the ethics of media conglomerates. What are the advantages and drawbacks of allowing large conglomerates to control the mass media? What are alternative ways the media c

Scaling

When conducting research, it is important to use a scale that is both valid and reliable. In this Discussion, you will assess the reliability and validity of a scale relating to your research proposal.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Review the Frankfort-Nachmias and Nachmias text as well as the website on scaling.

Search your discipline’s literature for a research article that contains an example of a test and a scale.

Choose a published research article that includes discussion of scale reliability and validity. You should choose one that reflects a scale you are using in your design; however, if you are not using a scale, choose an article that reflects a scale used for research in your discipline.

What considerations need to be made to ensure the scale and test are reliable and valid for another population?

Collaboration in a business environment is a best practice that leverages the collective knowledge of the team that is assembled. Peer evaluation and support, provided in the spirit of continuous improvement and organizational success, result in higher quality deliverables than what are generally possible by the efforts of an individual. Complete the following:

Describe the process that you plan to use to conduct research, identify findings, and develop the Comprehensive Project that is due in Unit 5.
Present a preliminary outline that indicates how you intend to organize the project deliverable.
Review the process and outlines of other students, providing an objective assessment and constructive feedback that will help strengthen the effectiveness of their efforts and the quality of their finished products.

In this assignment, you will create an outline of an onboarding process. Summarize what you feel are the 2 most important elements in onboarding in the global environment.

Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:

Create an outline of an on-boarding process. Include a brief explanation of each step and explain why it is important.
Summarize what you believe are the two (2) most critical elements to consider when on-boarding in the global environment.
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.

Explain the compensation professional’s role in serving each of the following stakeholders: Employees, executives, and the U.S. government.