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Does the health policy field have any specific characteristics which affect the way in which decision are made? If so, what are they and how do they affect policy decision making?

Managing for Sustainability Course
-You should find at least one example for each topic
-For each media article or report you must write a short journal entry using the template provided

TEMPLATE ASSESSMENT ITEM 1

 

ASSESSMENT ITEM 1: Stakeholder Reflection  exercise

 

 PART A Summary Templates

UNIT
Media Article/ Report  Reference (Author, Date, Title of Article/ Report, Source):
DESCRIPTION: What is the main point of the media article or report?	RELEVANCE: How does this relate to the class materials?			REFLECTION: What are my thoughts and opinions regarding this article or report?
UNIT
Media Article/ Report  Reference (Author, Date, Title of Article/ Report, Source):
DESCRIPTION: What is the main point of the media article/ report?	RELEVANCE: How does this relate to the class materials?			REFLECTION: What are my thoughts and opinions regarding this article/ report?
UNIT
DESCRIPTION: What is the main point of the media article/ report?		RELEVANCE: How does this relate to class materials?	REFLECTION: What are my thoughts and opinions regarding this article/ report?

 

 

ASSESSMENT 1 CRITERIA RUBRIC

Grade	Journal completeness	Journal critical capacity, creativity and reflectiveness	Essay Part B
HD	Very comprehensive entries for each topic that focus on key concepts and refer to a wide range of materials such as media sources	Highly aware of course aims and purpose. Offers very creative and original insights and suggestions relevant to topic themes. High level of self-reflection in terms of placing own experience in the context of sustainability.	Excellent focus on the concepts and issues central to the topic.  Much evidence of original ideas and research.
D	Comprehensive entries for each topic that focus on key concepts and refer to a range of materials such as media sources etc	Good critical analysis of topic themes with some pertinent and creative suggestions and evidence of reflectivity	Good understanding of the concepts and issues central to the topic.  Some evidence of original ideas and research.
C	Reasonably comprehensive but limited reference to other sources of material	Reasonable critical analysis of topic themes with some pertinent suggestions	Reasonable understanding of the concepts and issues central to the topic.  Ideas mainly derived directly from text or lectures.
P	Only just complete – little effort beyond the basics	Limited critique and standard approach to course themes and limited understanding of journal purpose	Limited understanding of the concepts and issues central to the topic or of ideas presented in course.
F	Incomplete  – does not include references to all weeks of course	Lack of understanding of overall course and purpose of journal	Inadequate understanding of the concepts and issues central to the topic or of ideas presented in the course.

 

 

an academically persuasive essay
Option :
What is your critical assessment of the seemingly entrenched (“taken for granted”) view of managers that “if you can’t measure it you can’t manage it”? Include in your response your own or imagined views as an employee / as one being “managed” – ie not just from the manager’s perspective.

ASSIGNMENT 1: A Critical Reflective Essay of Leadership theory and practice via an account of BP’s Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Worth: 35%

Length: 2000 Words Maximum

Due Date: Day 3

Upon reading the Financial Times article of July 15, 2010 on BP’s oil spill (available on UTS online) please address the following:

1. (500 words/6 marks) Briefly describe the kinds of moral accountability issues inherent (explicit or implied) in the article, specifically from several perspectives (choose 2 from the following):
   1. A BP rig operator (on a platform other than that which exploded).
   2. A 25-year-old postgraduate university student from a township on the Gulf of Mexico – choice of their academic study is yours.
   3. A UK based retiree with a major income stream from BP shares.

 

In other words, what do you imagine might be major concerns for these individuals – in terms of impacts on them and beyond? While acknowledging financial implications please do not confine yourself to this one dimension – you need to imagine wider perspectives.

 

2. Based on the above
   1. (300 words/4 marks) Briefly describe and explain what YOU consider to be 2-3 major leadership issues of vital importance for BP’s future? These issues may be ideas about some tensions you perceive between conflicting interests between stakeholders – matters not readily resolved. Alternatively they may be tensions/concerns you see between BP’s espoused policies and the events before and or surrounding the Gulf oil spill.

 

THEN

 

1. (1200 words/25 marks) Drawing on YOUR critical assessment of leadership theories to date make an argument for how to change the practice of senior BP managers in responding to public critiques of their actions in the Gulf spill. In doing this, you need to assume the role of a coach to senior BP managers.

 

NOTE: Of central concern in #2 here are matters NOT of public relations (P.R.) and “spin” but of moral accountability to multiple stakeholders – ie your view of what BP’s senior management NEED to do to demonstrate they (as individuals) understand the links between leadership and moral accountability to those stakeholders. Thus what is needed specifically in part 2(b) of the essay is a structured argument – shaped as YOUR coaching approach to change the practice of BP’s most senior leaders. You need to consider the difficulties/issues that might stop/prevent organisations, such as BP, from engaging into responsible practices, and suggest how these might be overcome. Please note: there is not a quick-fix solution available for such problems so develop your argument appropriately. Do not suggest naïve, unrealistic quick-fixes.

 

In so doing you will also be illustrating YOUR deepening personal and critical awareness of the theoretical and practical limitations/possibilities in the leadership / coaching / mentoring literature you’ve addressed to this stage. Half the marks of part 2 (b) – ie 12.50% will be focused on how well you demonstrate a critical awareness of the literature (for example your reading of tensions, contradictions, gaps, bias in what you’ve read). Merely describing the literature (“Smith says, Jones says” etc) will result in major loss of marks.

 

Use the Harvard method of referencing (more details are at the end of this outline).

1. Use double spacing
2. Ensure page numbers are used
3. Use 12 point font (Times or Arial)
4. Use headings but no more than three levels of heading.

Typically, an essay will only have four levels of headings. Level 1 heading refers to the main header (e.g. Introduction). Level two headings deal with sub topics within the discussion – for example if you look at this briefing document it has one Level 1 heading (i.e. Title), then a few Level 2 headings (i.e. background task, format etc), and the odd Level 3 heading (i.e., Harvard Method)

1. Page set up – use 1 inch margins for top and bottom, and 1.25 inches for left and right margins (this is the standard margin format in Word).

 

MARKING CRITERIA

 

The essay will be marked according to the following criteria: structure & content (these are not in order of importance) – but I do include the weighting. All submitted assignments start with a score of 100% and lose marks for weaknesses and problems in these key areas. I include a final column of what not to do

 

Structure and Expression (40%)	Content (60%)	DO NOT (unforgivable)
Logical flow Integration Structure Grammar Spelling Formatting Overall Presentation Referencing (set out and formatted correctly?) Word limit Key concepts defined Demonstrate wide reading and understanding in the area Demonstrate understanding of the concepts and their relevance Clarity – is the paper clear and concise Relevance – are the examples, literature and research used relevant to the question Demonstrate critical thinking in answering question Good use of quality literature sources, explained well Forget to edit and check your work before handing it in Format your paper incorrectly Not answer the question Present a poorly structured paper, lacking flow and integration Not define your key concepts Go over the word limit Plagiarize!

 

 

1. Compare the three main parts of health insurance in the U.S and assess the solvency of each. Make a prediction regarding the longevity og each type over the next 30 years.

2.Debate whether private health insurance violates the standard principles of insurance.

3.Analyze the evolution of the promotion of health and disease prevention in the U.S AND identify the point at which a clear shift in thinking in the dominant culture ocured resulting in the greatest impact on the healthcare system in the U.S

4.uSE AT LEAST three quality acedimic resources websites do not qualify

Final Project

The Final Project in this course will be a literature review aimed at determining the evidence to support a counseling theory, technique, or intervention of your choice. In this project, you will explore quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research articles published within the last 10 years in counseling journals related to your selected topic. In addition to examining specific research methodology, you will also include a review of articles focused on program evaluation efforts related to your topic of interest.

LITERATURE REVIEW

The Final Project for this course will involve the construction of a literature review that can be used to inform counseling practice. For this assignment, you will have to do the following:

a) Select a theory, technique, or intervention strategy that can be applied in your counseling specialty that you would like to explore in the professional literature
b) Visit the Walden University Library to determine if there is sufficient professional literature available related to your topic of interest
c) Submit your topic to your Course Instructor for approval
d) Select:

1. At least five quantitative research articles
2. At least five qualitative research articles
3. At least one mixed methods research article
4. At least one program evaluation article for review

Your review should include between 12 and 15 peer-reviewed articles. Note that mixed methods research articles may not be published on every topic of interest. In these cases, additional program evaluation articles may be substituted.

Constructing a Literature Review

Writing a quality literature review involves a thorough knowledge of research methods and exemplary writing skills. A well-written literature review conveys the story of the research that has been conducted to date on a certain topic. Contained in the story is a critical analysis of the research efforts (e.g., design, procedure, sample, data analysis, and interpretation) and an evaluation of how the research can inform practice. By conducting a review of the literature, it is possible to determine if gaps exist that require further research. Throughout this course, you will develop a thorough understanding of the literature review process and the components of a quality literature review.

The body part needs compare and evaluate

How can colour in architecture decoration be affect people’s mood

Use at least two peer-reviewed academic journal articles as support.

Explain the current state of International Accounting Standards and the road map towards convergence. Summarize the key differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. Identify the pros and cons of using each standard. Finally, with the core values of excellence and integrity in mind, determine the best option for the United States (keep our existing standards, converge with IFRSs, or adopt IFRSs).

Write an essay about 2000words regarding the question :-
Is sustainability reporting by companies merely an attempt to greenwash their business conduct?

Use at least twelve references: six academic journal articles peer reviewed
six other quality references

Write a 3 page paper (max), double spaced on how your organization (or one that you know about) might be rated on a comprehensive health, safety, and wellness audit; are there any areas for improvement? Remember to cite where appropriate (APA) and to include a bibliography.
*If example used is on a health and fitness center, gym, etc. it would be very helpful.