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Read the article about the “laddering” technique (link below).

Using the product category representing Billabong complete the following:

Write a series of questions to elicit differences among brands. Review interviewing techniques and prepare your “methodology.”

Complete two in-depth interviews.

Complete a content analysis with the Attributes, Consequences and Values identified.

Identifying at least two of the attributes, consequences and values, how might you use this information to improve marketing communications for your brand.

Write a brief analysis of your results and reflection on the interviewing experience. How would you improve your interviewing protocol in the laddering homework assignment?

http://www.classmatandread.net/class/qual/Laddering.pdf

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Annotate bibliography

Using only 3 articles you find in “CINAHL” develop a two to three paragraph description of each article.
1. – Article “ nurses shortage”
2- Article “nurses burnout”
3. – Article “stress in nurses ”

Your description should include your summary of the research literature described in the study, which led the authors to conduct the study.

1 -Indicate what the stated purpose is of the study;
• Identify the key concepts investigated – including the outcome or dependent variable as well as the independent variables.

2 – State the study’s important findings, and share what you see as the implications for nursing research and practice based on the results of the study.

3 – Finally, state what you liked about the article?
• Did you learn any new information from this study?
• Will the information be useful for you?

Do not copy the study abstract. Please correctly cite the 3 research articles using APA format.

For Further information on how to conduct an annotated bibliography, please refer to the following website: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/01/
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U6D1 – Reflective Practitioner

A key component in doing anything new is changing the old behavior/attitude/belief so that the change can take effect. According to Kurt Lewin, you must unfreeze before you can begin to change. The unfreezing in itself is a change that allows you to be open to further change. Once you have unfrozen, you are able to transform, then by refreezing, you internalize the change.
If you picture this as an ice cube, the process becomes clear, before you can make a square ice cube into a different shape you must first allow it to thaw, to get used to the idea of change.
Identify a change effort that you were a part of or that you witnessed. Provide a brief overview of the intended change and the outcome.
Using one of the change theories in the book or one that you have researched, analyze the change effort that you presented. What went well? What didn’t go well? What would you have done differently if you had been in a leadership position?

U6D2 –Reflective Practitioner

What accreditation\’s does the organization that you work for (or an organization that you are familiar with) hold? Are there other accreditation\’s that may be relevant/useful? What are they and why do you think there may be a benefit to your organization?
Provide a list of accreditation or regulatory requirements for an organization such as yours. You may include required licensure requirements for healthcare professionals who practice at your facility. Summarize 3 accreditation/regulatory/licensure requirements that you think are interesting – try to select topics that have not been covered by someone else or that you can provide additional information about.
Response suggestions: Identify one new thing that you learned based on your fellow students’ postings or offer comments about what you organization does that may be different than what other students discussed.

Write a 1500 word or more response reacting to and considering the reading of George Orwell\’s \”Politic and the English Language.\” You are to incorporate quotes (or paraphrasing) from Orwell\’s writing as well as acknowledging the source of any additional outside material you might use. Expect to utilize multiple sources, but do NOT use Wikipedia as a resource.

The paper will be concerned with one of the following topics or areas of study:
-Select document famous in American political history (examples: Thomas Jefferson\’s \”Declaration of Independence,\” Abraham Lincoln\’s \”Gettysburg Address,\” or John F. Kennedy\’s Inaugural Speech of 1960). Read the entire speech and then evaluate it (either in its entirety or using selected portions of it) according to Orwell\’s standards and defended throughout the essay. Determine whether or not the speech you have examined is either a good or poor specimen of English prose according to Orwell\’s standards.

Please ensure that the chosen topic is obviously stated in the paper\’s thesis statement.

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Design, plan and prepare in detail two content-based unit lessons for a group of students
in a specific setting of your choice. The unit lessons should run consecutively; the second
should flow logically from the first and there should be some thread that links the two
together. The aim of the whole content-based unit plan is to develop your students’
awareness, skills and learning strategies for integrating the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) and to foster their
content knowledge. Your unit lessons should also be designed based on the “Into, Through,
and Beyond” framework (Brinton, Goodwin, & Ranks, 1994). That is, your students will be
able to get “into” the content, “through” it with your guidance, and “beyond” it by producing
more extensive output. Present the plans as per the guidelines below.
The detailed content-based unit plan should be comprised of:
1. Key unit planning components:
• a title page that states the unit topic
• a table of contents that lays out each headed section
• a scope and sequence chart that identifies connections between your planned
lessons, and provides an overview of the key components of each lesson
• a detailed rationale (see #2 below for further information)
• a student profile including the content area, grade level/age group, proficiency level,
duration of each lesson, student L1 background
• each lesson plan that consists of
o a lesson topic
o lesson objectives for content, language, skills
o progression of activities (the anticipated timing for each stage and the
anticipated interaction patterns)
o resources/materials (e.g., visuals, texts, worksheets, etc; see #3)
2. The rationale should specify why you have set particular aims in light of the specific needs
of the particular class, how the four skills will be integrated and content knowledge supported
through language and visual aids, anticipated problems and strategies, lesson materials,
activities and evaluations. Also provide relevant literature and a reference list following APA
6th guidelines.
3. All the lesson materials have to be submitted along with your unit plan. These can be
created by you or adapted from existing materials.
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Developing professional goals is critical to guiding your career and transitioning to become a practicing NP. The goals that you develop should be SMART. SMART goals are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-specific (Massachusetts Institute of Technology Human Resources, n.d.). Keeping your goals SMART will increase your chances of meeting or exceeding your professional career goals.
For this Assignment, you will identify three short-term and three long-term goals. You also will explain how each goal relates to your professional career development and how you might achieve each of these goals.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Human Resources (n.d.). SMART goals. Retrieved from https://hrweb.mit.edu/performance-development/goal-setting-developmental-planning/smart-goals
To Prepare:
Review the SMART Goals Learning Resources
Consider professional goals that you might select to help focus on your transition from RN to NP practice.
For this Assignment, write a paper that is no more than 2 pages long that addresses the following:
Identify at least three short-term goals (1-2 years)
Identify at least three long-term goals (3-5 years)
Explain why you selected each goal and how they relate to your professional career development
Create a strategic plan that explains how you might achieve each of these goals

1. Watch the Foundations of Social Responsibility (file uploaded). In 2 paragraphs (each paragraph should have 5 sentences or more): Give 1 example of a socially responsible act that has influenced your life. Explain why this example influenced you and describe how this act and the motivation behind it reflect your personal values regarding social responsibility. For instance, are there particular aspects of social change that resonate with you? In addition, define social responsibility in your own words and provide 2 examples from other references that support or influence the development of your definition. 2. Read the Challenge of Change, and Small Change (files uploaded). In 2 paragraphs (each paragraph should have 5 sentences or more): Give an explanation of factors that contribute to the success of social movements. In what ways can you pattern socially responsible action today after successful movements of the past? What circumstances have changed over time that might necessitate differences in approach? Note: Do not write introduction & conclusion. Answer in your own words or paraphrase your work. Answer the 2 questions in 2 pages. You can research on the Internet or books/journals & you can add additional references.

Evaluating Mission Statements

The mission statement describes the purpose of the organization (i.e., why the business exists). As outlined in the Mission Statements article, here are some things to consider when evaluating a mission statement:
•Is the mission statement focused on satisfying customer needs rather than on the product?
•Does the mission statement tell who the company’s customers are?
•Does the mission statement explain what customer needs the company is trying to satisfy?
•Does the mission statement explain how the company will serve its customers?
•Does the mission statement fit the current market environment?
•Is the mission statement based on the company’s core competencies?
•Is the mission statement motivating and does it inspire employee commitment?
•Is the mission statement realistic?
•Is the mission statement specific, short, sharply focused, and memorable?
•Is the mission statement clear and easily understood?
•Does the mission statement say how the company wants to be remembered?
Review the following mission statements. Evaluate each mission statement based on the above criteria and explain how the mission statements meet or failed to meet those criteria.

Home Depot’s Mission Statement
The Home Depot is in the home improvement business and our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. We are a values-driven company and our eight core values include the following:
•Excellent customer service
•Taking care of our people
•Giving back
•Doing the “right” thing
•Creating shareholder value
•Respect for all people
•Entrepreneurial spirit
•Building strong relationships
Nike’s Mission Statement
Our mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.

In addition to the text, you must use at least two scholarly source. Your paper must be two to three pages in length (excluding a cover page and reference page) and be formatted according to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Record the current price of the stock for each company you selected in Week 3s Stock Journal. You may use any price during this week (e.g., day one price, the opening, the low, the high, the close, or any price you find when you check it during the day). Using MS Excel spreadsheet or MS Word document, put your Week 3 and Week 8 stock prices side-by-side, to show your comparison.
Determine the current value of your total investment. Do not make any changes to your investment at this time. Calculate your total based on the number of shares and the new price per share, for each company.
Provide your opinion / assessment of your investments. Evaluate the results of your current investment. Are you happy with the result and the trend? Are you upset because you\’re investment is worth less than $25,000. Feel free to speculate / guess at why you believe the stock increased, decreased, or remained static.