Explain why and how each of the factors identified would affect the future long-term strategic planning
The Future at Biotech Health and Life Products, Inc. (Week 8)Purpose The third assignment covers the last three functions of the P-O-L-C, Organizing, Leading and Controlling. Students will look at the production floor through the lens of the organizing, leading and control functions.NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only). Outcome Met by Completing This AssignmentStep 1: Company ProfileUse the Biotech Company Profile in completing this assignment.Step 2: Write the IntroductionCreate the Introductory Paragraph The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is typically written after writing the body of the paper (Questions students responded to above). View this website to learn how to write an introductory paragraph: http://www.writing.ucsb.edu/faculty/donelan/intro.htmlStep 3: OrganizingRead critically and analyze the following scenario:The Boomer Bangs projects presented to the Strategic Planning Committee were accepted for production and roll out by the company is scheduled for January of 2019. The first product scheduled for production is a pill that helps reduce blood sugar levels. Market studies predict that this pill likely will be the most successful of the three products, which is why it is the first product to roll out. Upper management decided that Luis Montego of the Los Lunas, New Mexico Branch Production Team will take the lead for this project. The plan is for Luis to serve as a model for organizing that will be copied by the rest of the branches so that roll out can be concurrent. Luis knows that his production floor is set up exactly like the rest of the plants. Luis has put some thought into the fact that the new pill production will require additional production lines requiring changes to the existing set up. Luis believes space could be a problem. Luis estimates he will need 200 sq. ft. for the additional line set up. He will also need two conveyor belts as well. Luis knows that some relocation of machinery or line set up will have to be done because pills have to be produced away from direct sunlight and stored at low temperatures. Luis has also come to the conclusion that he will need additional personnel – one pharmaceutically trained pill machine operator for the day shift and two operators for the night shift. Trained line workers cost $3 more per hour than untrained line workers. Luis also knows that these new workers will need supervising. He may have to restructure the floor staff.Primary pill ingredients bitt goud, spreading hogweed, Chinaberry (mostly found in India) and burra gokhru will be shipped from Madras, India. However, sourcing of the Chinaberry has been a little difficult for Luis and he suspects the cost of production will have to increase the estimated R&D cost by $0.075 per pill. Additional labor costs and costs of the rare Indian ingredients places the overall production cost of one bottle of 60- pills at $5.75, which includes packaging. Step 4: Assume the Role of Luis MontegoTask 1: Identify and discuss six major areas of the organizing process that Luis Montego must address in organizing the production floor for both existing production and the new project. Task 2: What specific area needs immediate attention? Why?Step 5: LeadingRead critically and analyze the following scenario:Biotech has always told workers that they want to keep people in the Biotech family. The company encourages employees to get additional training and will pay for college tuition for those who want to advance their career opportunities within the company.During the course of production older line staffers became aware that the pharmaceutically trained line workers made $3.00 more per hour than they did. The workers were unhappy. They felt that it was unfair that Biotech hired from outside rather than provide training to existing workers who would want to take over the jobs and earn the extra salary. An obvious concern began to surface among the workers. Several of the workers questioned whether Biotech is being truthful with them and wonder whether they will really help the workers advance in the company. Morale of plant workers began to suffer. One floor supervisor told Luis that one of his workers refused to help develop a new process that would increase the speed of moving the pallets on the new floor scheme. He said, Why should I help Biotech make more money if I dont get any of the money? Luis knows that this concern must be addressed and morale needs to be improved. Luis also knows that only HR in headquarters can make decisions regarding benefits so he cannot offer pay raises. Luis wonders what he can do to motivate workers and build trust in the production department.Task 1: Identify and discuss the reasons for the morale problem;Task 2: Discuss specific ways Luis can motivate his existing employees that will build morale while ensuring production levels stay on track for the current contracts and the new project;Task 3: What critical factor could interfere with Luis attempt to build morale? Step 6: ControllingRead critically and analyze the following scenario: The following chart displays the results of the first years production of the new pill, Boomer 1. The table was created from data supplied by the production department managers of the Biotech branches making the pill. The data was collected for the purpose of controlling production output. The data will be used by the Vice President (VP) of Production, Arthur Miller to identify areas of improvement, change, or to provide kudos for the success of the processes used by the Production Department in the production of Boomer 1. The chart describes the standard goal (identified as standard) set by the department and the results of each branch. A comparison of the standard to the results allows the reader to form conclusions about the success or failure of the Production Department to meet the goals envisioned by the company. It also allows the reader to recognize patterns from the data so conclusions can be drawn as to the relationship between elements (e.g. cost expended vs time expended; those who spent more time had a higher cost).SpecificationsStandardWittlichDetroitLos LunasSao PauloMelbourneCost per 60 pill bottle5.755.595.875.455.524.97Time7.367.327.467.317.326.89Quality Control Problem Ratio (per 500 bottles)11.523.54.751.75Shipping Problems/Damage (per 10,000 bottles)1.00.1480.2221.1331.1781.51Total Number of bottles Produced per year400,000600,000500,000650,000401,000750,000Step 7: Standard Specifications/ResultsCompare the standard specifications data set with the results from each of the results for the five branches. Task 1: Interpret the results for the new product production chart above;Task 2: Discuss the problematic areas;Task 3: Discuss the areas that showed positive results.Step 8: Corrective ActionTask: Do you suggest Arthur Miller take corrective action? If yes, why and what action should be taken? If not why not?Step 9: MoraleRead critically and analyze the following scenario: The next meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee for Biotech is scheduled for next week. All of the VPs will be there and a report must be given by all as to the viability of the Boomer 1 roll out and the success or failure of the long-term goals and objectives.Miller reviewed his meeting notes with his branch managers when the production results came out. The most important conclusions mentioned below are presented to the team:Step 10: Potential ConcernsPrepare a report for Keith to present to the planning team:Use the conclusions drawn by Miller from the Managers Meeting (noted above).Task 1: Identify at least three conclusions that have potential concern for the long-term future of the project and or company. Explain why and how each of the factors identified would affect the future long-term strategic planning;Task 2: Explain the relationship between the control process and long-term planning;Task 3: Provide at least two recommendations for solutions to address the implications of the factors chosen. Explain why these recommendations are viable and would be an effective solution.Step 11: Review the Paper Read the paper to ensure all required elements are present. Use the grading rubric to ensure that you gain the most points possible for this assignment. Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing. Step 12: Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder (The assignment submitted to the Assignment Folder will be considered the student’s final product and therefore ready for grading by the instructor. It is incumbent upon the student to verify the assignment is the correct submission. No exceptions will be considered by the instructor).How to Set Up the PaperCreate a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced. Use 12-point font. The final product will be between 8 and 10 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page. Write clearly and concisely. Use the following Report Format. Completing the Paper
Use the writing process steps to develop a well-written cause and effect paragraph.
Use the writing process steps to develop a well-written cause and effect paragraph. Keep in mind, the three characteristics of a good paragraph are unity, support, and coherence.The final draft of the paragraph, with all supporting work (reflection, prewriting notes, outline, and first draft)Paragraphs should be 250 to 350 words long, using Times New Roman or Calibri font, size 12, double-spaced. Your paragraph should also include a heading, a title, and an indent.At the top of your prewriting, write down two areas you wish to improve on or two goals you wish to accomplish in this assignment.A cause or effect paragraph usually highlights either the causes or the effects of a particular circumstance. Your first step is to think about a specific circumstance and decide whether you will write about the causes or the effects of that circumstance. Once you have a topic, spend about 10 minutes gathering your thoughts about it. Ask yourself:Consider the material you gathered in your prewriting, and create an outline for your paragraph. Organize your ideas by order of importance. You can use the following template for organization.Topic sentenceCause or effect 1SupportSupportCause or effect 2SupportSupportCause or effect 3SupportSupportConclusionCheck your outline for unity, development, and coherence by asking yourself:Using that outline, write the first draft.Ask yourself:Running the spell-checker is not a substitute for proofreading your work carefully.
How does the terroristic act in your paper impact future prospects of terrorism whether by genetic engineering, cyberterrorism, biological warfare, or any other weapons of mass destruction (WMD)?
Unit VII Research PaperThe purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have gained toward mitigating the probability of a terrorist attack based on the information provided in the scenario list provided in Unit II. You will assume the position that you are an officer in charge of providing security in the scenario you have chosen. You will analyze the physical location of the scenario, mitigate probable areas of concern, and identify probable targets that may require special attention. It is up to you and your personnel to ensure that terrorists will have no opportunity to disrupt the event or unleash any form of attack. The lives of the participants in the event depend on your ability to predict every given situation and provide security to prevent such attacks. Please identify all weak areas, and provide your analysis of how to protect property and personnel during the event as well as before and after the event. The paper must address the following areas of concern: How does the terroristic act in your paper impact future prospects of terrorism whether by genetic engineering, cyberterrorism, biological warfare, or any other weapons of mass destruction (WMD)? Evaluate the moral and ethical implications of the use of this type of WMD destruction. Assess the capabilities of the WMD portrayed in your scenario, and mitigate counteraction strategies. Please use the scenario you chose in the Unit II assignment that was approved by the instructor. Complete a research paper that must be a minimum of five pages in length, not including the title page and the reference page. The research paper must follow APA guidelines and contain the following components: Title page: The title page must be in APA format, which includes the APA running head and the page number in the header. Abstract: Provide a brief explanation of the purpose of your paper. This must be a minimum of 150 words. This should be similar to the topic description you submitted in the Unit II assignment. HLS 3301, Weapons of Mass Destruction 4Introduction: Provide a brief review of the scenario you have chosen that was submitted and approved by the instructor in Unit II. Intermediate headings: Intermediate headings help the reader transition from one subject to the next. This is the focus of your research and analysis on the scenario you have chosen, where you identify the risks and mitigate solutions that will provide the appropriate protection as well as provide reactive measures in case terrorists manage to complete an attack regardless of your preventive measures. The content must center on the three areas of concern identified above. Conclusion: Provide a summary of your findings and solutions based on best practices. Reference page: You must include the heading (References) centered above the reference list on a separate last page. You must include the three references selected in the Unit II assignment. All references must be in APA format, and each reference must relate to at least one in-text citation. Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided belowI am attaching a copy of my Unit II paper as referenced above. See attachments.
What are your thoughts and feelings about working with mandated group participants? Describe fully.
At some point in your career, you may be asked to design and implement a group for involuntary clients, such as domestic violence perpetrators, drunk drivers, substance users, abusive parents, or prison inmates. What are your thoughts and feelings about working with mandated group participants? Describe fully. How would you approach counseling differently with them than with voluntary participants?
Is this an ensemble recording, or an individual solo?
video link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ37g-iHhk4&feature=youtu.beExample #1Name the type of music in the example: (a one word answer is fine)First impressions:Is this an ensemble recording, or an individual solo?Describe the timbre of the music and, based on your listening, identify what type(s) of instrument(s) (aerophones, membranophones, etc.) you hear.Instruments such as those used in the recording are also called _______, on account of the material from which they are made. (a one word answer is fine)How does the tempo shift throughout the course of the performance? Aural Analysis:At times, the music involves performers to play interlocking parts to create rhythmically dense phrases. What is this technique called? Describe this technique/process.How would you label the performance’s phonic structure?In terms of this performance’s overall rhythmic structure, rhythmic emphasis is placed on the end of the musical phrase. What is this type of structuring called?This performance has a very distinctive twinkle or shimmer to it. What causes this?Cultural Considerations:Performances of this type of music often occur at temples or festivals of what religion?This type of music can also accompany a type of puppet theatre known as __________. (a one word answer is fine)Example #2Name the type of music in the example: (a one word answer is fine)First Impressions:Is this an individual solo performance or an ensemble?Describe the vocal timbre of this example. How are the words being sung?Aural Analysis:A person who performs this example is known as a(n) __________. (a one word answer is fine)The performer often extends the duration of particular syllables while changing notes. What is this style of ornamented singing called?Frequently heard in this example is the phrase “God is great”, albeit not in the English language. In what language is this example performed and what is this phrase?Cultural Considerations:To which religion is this example associated?Where is such an example performed and what is its purpose?To this religion, is the example considered to be “music”? Why or why not?Example #3:Name the type of music in the example: (a one word answer is fine)First Impressions:Describe the timbre of the music being played in this example.What type of instrument (aerophones, membranophones, etc.) can you hear being played?What sort of “toy” does this example sound like?Aural Analysis:The instruments in this example are known as __________, being constructed of many thin pieces of metal. (a one word answer is fine)There are two melodic parts being played in this example, the _________, the lead part played in the higher range, and the ________, a “following” part played in the lower range. (one word answers are fine)These two melodic parts are also played in different rhythmic meters. What is it called when such patterns in different rhythmic groupings are played simultaneously?Cultural Considerations:Specifically, in what region and country is this type of music played?In what type of contexts is this music played?Is this instrument played by amateurs or skilled professionals? Why?Example #4:Name the type of music in the example: (a one word answer is fine)First Impressions:Describe the timbre of the voices.The example involves only vocal performers, no instruments, which is known as __________. (a one word answer is fine)Aural Analysis:While choral music is common in the region from which this music example comes, what two elements suggest a European influence?What is the phonic structure of this example?Cultural Considerations:This type of music was originally performed in large, communal meetinghouses known as ________. (a one word answer is fine)What could be the reason for the lack of musical instruments in this example? (think geography)Explain two ways in which the traditional style of this music was changed as a result of European colonialism.Example #5Name the type of music in the example: (a one word answer is fine)First impressions:Describe the timbre of the music and, based on your listening, identify what types of instruments (aerophones, membranophones, etc.) you hear.Aural Analysis:The melodic instruments that are being played are called __________. (a one word answer is fine)Why do performances of this music often involve more than one of these particular instruments?What two types of drums are played in this type of music?This type of music often involves numerous melodic lines that start on different pitches, which is called ____________.Cultural Considerations:At what type of occasions is this type of music typically played?How does the music contribute to the social relationships among its performing communities?
identify a recently proposed health policy and share your analysis of the evidence in support of this policy.
DISCUSSION 1. MAIN DISCUSSION POST Discussion: Evidence Base in DesignWhen politics and medical science intersect, there can be much debate. Sometimes anecdotes or hearsay are misused as evidence to support a particular point. Despite these and other challenges, however, evidence-based approaches are increasingly used to inform health policy decision-making regarding causes of disease, intervention strategies, and issues impacting society. One example is the introduction of childhood vaccinations and the use of evidence-based arguments surrounding their safety.In this Discussion, you will identify a recently proposed health policy and share your analysis of the evidence in support of this policy.
Discuss the transportation revolution that followed the opening of the Erie Canal and the ways in which it influenced the American economy
1.) Discuss the transportation revolution that followed the opening of the Erie Canal and the ways in which it influenced the American economy.2.) Examine what was considered womens work in the first half of the nineteenth century. What professions, if any, were readily available to women, and how did some individuals help push these boundaries?3.)The Tariff of 1816 and the Panic of 1819 revealed deep sectional differences. Discuss those differences and what was done to bridge some of them. Were these efforts enough?4.) Much has been made of the corrupt bargain of the 1824 election. Explain the events in question and discuss the merits of such a deal.5.) Ultimately, the Jackson presidency was revolutionary. Discuss the major political changes brought about by Jacksons administration.6.) Why did President Jackson veto the recharter of the Second Bank of the United States?7.) What was more important in creating the distinctiveness of the Old South, its economics or its culture?8.) in what ways were the differences and divisions between the antebellum South and northern society expanding by 1860? Why?9.) Why is having a high literacy rate, like the United States had during the first part of the nineteenth century, so significant to a country?10.) What was the relationship between the womens rights movement and the abolitionist movement? How did the issue of womens rights help split the abolitionist movement? 11.) Does Mexico deserve any of the blame for the Mexican-American War? Did the Mexican government feel it had any other choice but to pursue war?12.) In 1844, John C. Calhoun, as Secretary of State for President Tyler, wrote that adding Texas as a slave state was necessary to keep the South in the Union. Does evidence suggest that he was right?
analyze a current affairs article about a religion and discuss its economic impact.
Goal: The goal of this assignment is for the student to analyze a current affairs article about a religion and discuss its economic impact.Learning Objectives: 2, 3, & 4Description:Throughout your studies in World Religions, you have been introduced to a variety of religious worldviews that are impacting a society and the marketplace in a variety of ways that can be both positive and negative for a community. The task for your Week #5 Project is to write a Current Affairs Worldview Essay that demonstrates the contemporary application as to how and in what ways a particular religion is impacting a society’s economy and marketplace today. You will want to research articles that clearly reference specific financial data including special financial studies and reports, profit/loss reports, Gross National Products (GNP), and financial percentages that are being generated for a particular locale as the result of a religion that we have or will study only in this class.An example of a possible title for such an article might be this: (“Study Finds Islamic Sholat Reducing Saudi Arabia GNP”). Here, the specific locale is Saudi Arabia – the religion impacted is Islam – the issue is that the time Muslims spend in daily prayer (Sholat) results in a financial loss of production for time away reducing Saudi Arabia’s GNP by 2% annually. Your article should highlight clear financial data as opposed to generalizations. (Ex: in the above article it points out that lost production in Saudi Arabia resulted in a 2% loss to the Gross National Product (GNP) or a loss of 3 trillion US dollars over last year.)The key to this assignment is to think outside of the box and use your critical thinking skills to practically apply the course materials on religion and transfer that thinking in such a way to consider how a religion might impact the economy? If you have trouble finding an article or resource, you can always “Contact a Librarian” from the APUS Trefry Library who will be able to assist you. Note that this is not a research essay where you seek out a variety of resources to highlight your topic. Here, you are to focus on just one (1) single article and offer your review of it in terms of a summary of the content and your personal application of it for your study of world religions. (See the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Book Review Handout for detailed information and examples.) There should only be one (1) resource listed in your Works Cited page.Your essay should include the following and should have a publication date of 5 years or less:Be sure to use good writing and mechanical techniques and include the use of academically approved Citation Formats with in-text citations and a resource page to identify your resource and avoid plagiarism.You will need to upload your Current Affairs Worldview Essay as an attachment in the correct file for presentation and final grading by your instructor. It will automatically be reviewed by Turnitin.com for plagiarism and an Originality Report will be generated. Please be sure to review the Grading Rubric in advance so that you will have a good idea of the expectations for this Essay.
identify aspects of how jazz has changed from Early Jazz to Swing.
1) From your readings from the Walser text, we have two writers having radically different responses to emerging jazz music (Chapter 4, Ernest Ansermet, and Chapter 9, Anne Shaw Faulker). In this discussion forum, discuss how either author engages with race (either explicitly or implicitly). 2) In This unit we studied the 1920s and 1930s, which encompass New Orleans/Early Jazz and the Swing era. With that in mind, identify aspects of how jazz has changed from Early Jazz to Swing. You can focus on some of the musical elements discussed in the readings and in the lectures that are characteristic of swing music or you can base your post on your personal/aesthetic response to the music (for example, do the different musical styles evoke different kinds of emotions, or different physical responses, etc.). Feel free to discuss any of the recordings assigned this week or used as musical examples in this weeks lectures, as well as recordings from outside the class.
discuss the security risks and assign a label of low, medium or high risks and the CEO will make the determination to accept the risks or mitigate them.
Emerging Threats Countermeasures Textbook Title: (ISC)2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide ISBN: 9781119475958, Authors: Mike Chapple, James Michael Stewart, Darril Gibson, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Publication Date: 2018-04-10 Discussion: PKI and Cryptographic ApplicationsWord count: 300+ wordsChapters 6, 7, and 8 in the course textbook.Malicious individuals have discovered several methods to attack and defeat cryptosystems. It’s important that understand the threats posed by cryptographic attacks to minimize the risks to your network systems.Identify one cryptographic attack and how you can protect against it. Make sure to back up your statements with scholarly support.Number of pages: 4+A new medium-sized health care facility just opened and you are hired as the CIO. The CEO is somewhat technical and has tasked you with creating a threat model. The CEO needs to decide from 3 selected models but needs your recommendation. Review this weeks readings, conduct your own research, then choose a model to recommend with proper justifications. Items to include (at a minimum) are:You will research several threat models as it applies to the health care industry, summarize three models and choose one as a recommendation to the CEO in a summary with a model using UML Diagrams (Do not copy and paste images from the Internet). In your research paper, be sure to discuss the security risks and assign a label of low, medium or high risks and the CEO will make the determination to accept the risks or mitigate them. Your paper should meet the following requirements:Note: plagiarism check required, APA7 format, include References, within 8hrsThis post has 2 individual assignments (a discussion and a research paper). Please provide answers in separate documents.
