Mayberry Telephone and Telegraph Co. (d.b.a. Mayberry Bell) is being sold by its parent, North Carolina Feed and Grain Supply, Inc. and is being acquiring by Verizon Communications. The old, black candlestick phones are to be replaced by sleek, modern touch-tone units in a variety of styles and colors. The lone Mayberry employee, Sarah the switchboard operator, is being offered a choice of other positions within the company. She has already rejected a position as a lineman saying, “I ain’t gonna climb up those utility poles in an ice storm!” She has also rejected a retirement package saying that at age 114 she “still has a few good years left.” She is intrigued by an offer of a position with the company’s billing office in Raleigh as that would allow her to move closer to her elder sister, Bertha.ESSAY: Discuss the possible resistance to change that Verizon may encounter in Mayberry, both from customers and employee. What steps can Verizon take to mitigate the resistance problem? What tactics can Verizon take to insure a smooth conversion in Mayberry? What does a systems analyst need to know about organizational change? How does resistance to change present risks to the successful implementation of a new software system?

Mayberry Telephone and Telegraph Co. (d.b.a. Mayberry Bell) is being sold by its parent, North Carolina Feed and Grain Supply, Inc. and is being acquiring by Verizon Communications. The old, black candlestick phones are to be replaced by sleek, modern touch-tone units in a variety of styles and colors. The lone Mayberry employee, Sarah the switchboard operator, is being offered a choice of other positions within the company. She has already rejected a position as a lineman saying, “I ain’t gonna climb up those utility poles in an ice storm!” She has also rejected a retirement package saying that at age 114 she “still has a few good years left.” She is intrigued by an offer of a position with the company’s billing office in Raleigh as that would allow her to move closer to her elder sister, Bertha.ESSAY: Discuss the possible resistance to change that Verizon may encounter in Mayberry, both from customers and employee. What steps can Verizon take to mitigate the resistance problem? What tactics can Verizon take to insure a smooth conversion in Mayberry? What does a systems analyst need to know about organizational change? How does resistance to change present risks to the successful implementation of a new software system?

Explain the differences between domestic banks and international banks. How do U.S. companies use international banks?

This assignment has 3 parts:

Review the Assignments for this course, accessed by clicking on the “Assignment” tab in each Unit, and then selecting “View Details” for each Assignment, reviewing the description, type, and deliverables. What questions do you have about these assignments in Units 1 – 4? What questions do you have about the overarching Unit 5 assignment? Although not due until the end of the class, it is important that you begin planning for this project early in the course. What are your initial thoughts about how you will approach this assignment? Explain.
Explain the differences between domestic banks and international banks.
How do U.S. companies use international banks?

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Write a brief paper explaining what the author means when she says that the results were statistically significant. In other words, what does it mean to say that results are statistically significant? Be sure to explain what a p value is and how it relates to statistical significance.

W3-Assignment.docx

Review the following excerpt from a hypothetical research article that compared memory-test performance between two groups of participants: those who consumed a caffeinated beverage before the test and those who consumed a non-caffeinated beverage:
An independent samples t-test was conducted to examine the difference between experimental conditions on test performance. The results indicated a significant difference between participants who consumed the caffeinated beverage and participants who did not, with participants in the caffeinated group (
M = 7.64,
SD = 2.41) performing worse than participants in the non-caffeinated group (
M = 9.81,
SD = 3.16),
t(97) = 2.14,
p < .05.

Write a brief paper explaining what the author means when she says that the results were statistically significant. In other words, what does it mean to say that results are statistically significant? Be sure to explain what a

p value
is and how it relates to
statistical significance.

As a reminder,
M stands for mean,
SD stands for standard deviation, the
t indicates that this study was a t-test, and the
p represents the
p value. You may consult page 353 of your textbook,
Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics, for help interpreting the statistical results listed in the excerpt, but that may not be necessary.

Specifically, be sure to address the following
critical elements:

· Provide a
description of statistical significance.

· Provide a clear and accurate
explanation of
p value
and how it relates to statistical significance.

What to Submit

Submit a 1- to 2-page document with double spacing, 12-point font, and one-inch margins, using APA formatting for any sources cited.

Explain  some of the challenges related to Object Detection within your  application including things related to hardware, software, programming  challenges and include consequences of inaccurate detections etc. What hardware is needed for a successful Object Detection using Python?

You  will discuss the role of Python in image processing and object  detection, including the platform(s) used, the purpose of object  detection, applications with object detection modules, and hardware  needed.
 
Object Detection

In your original post, answer the following:

Research about Object Detection and its many applications, sharing with the class what you learn.
Share one example of where it can be used and explain how Object Detection helps in your specific application.

Include images to help describe your application.

Explain  some of the challenges related to Object Detection within your  application including things related to hardware, software, programming  challenges and include consequences of inaccurate detections etc.
What hardware is needed for a successful Object Detection using Python?

Share a relevant story—ideally based on your personal or professional experiences—about how a security incident originated with an attack vector that was opened, either maliciously or accidentally, by a trusted insider. Focus your discussion on the features that make this particular insider attack unique by describing the salient features of the attack, when and how the breach incident was discovered, the data that was illegally accessed, and the short- and long-term consequences of the attack to the organization.

While threats to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data may originate from many types of attackers, the information security threats from trusted insiders—such as employees, vendors, and contractors—can be particularly insidious because the attackers have legitimate credentials on enterprise systems and networks. Insider threats may be difficult to detect because it can be challenging to differentiate between potentially harmful actions and an employee’s authorized work.
Share a relevant story—ideally based on your personal or professional experiences—about how a security incident originated with an attack vector that was opened, either maliciously or accidentally, by a trusted insider. Focus your discussion on the features that make this particular insider attack unique by describing the salient features of the attack, when and how the breach incident was discovered, the data that was illegally accessed, and the short- and long-term consequences of the attack to the organization.

Why do healthcare leaders need to understand finances and learn to use financial tools?

Discussion 1: Engage in research online and find the Mission and Vision of a Healthcare Organization.
Answer the following questions:
Identify the organization by name
Paste the Mission statement
Paste the Vision statement
Critique the mission and vision statement in 2 paragraphs
In the 3rd paragraph indicate if these directional strategies resonate with you and why you might want to work for an organization like this one.
Discussion 2: Why do healthcare leaders need to understand finances and learn to use financial tools? (2 paragraph response minimum)
Discussion 3: What are the differences between strategic plans and marketing plans? (2 paragraph response minimum) 

Define the health behaviorexplain the public health significance of the health behavior.

Week One Signature Assignment Presentation – Details
Signature Assignment Presentation (PLO 2) – Due in Week 3
Each student will investigate one specific health behavior that will be chosen from the list below. The purpose of the presentation is as follows: 1) to describe behavioral and non-behavioral variables contributing to morbidity and mortality; 2) discuss methods that have used a health behavior theory or model to change a health behavior. In-text citations and references are to be cited using the APA 6th Edition. Each slide should have narration. The presentation should contain at least one of the following: graph; chart; graphic; photo; brief content with no spelling mistakes on each slide.
Students will work individually to present a PowerPoint presentation with at least 10 slides and 7-10 minutes in length that cites evidence from credible sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journals, government reports, textbook) to:

define the health behaviorexplain the public health significance of the health behavior (e.g., prevalence, population, morbidity, mortality)
identify at least one behavioral variable (e.g., risk factor) contributing to morbidity and/or mortality associated with the health behavior
identify at least one non-behavioral variable (e.g., health consequence) contributing to morbidity and/or mortality associated with the health behavior
describe at least one intervention that used a health behavior theory or model and was effective in modifying the health behavior

Presentation Topics Based on Health Behaviors Identified in Health People 2020Note: It is the responsibility of each student to focus on the health behavior (e.g., smoking, binge drinking, insufficient sleep, condom use) aspect of any Healthy People 2020 objective that can be addressed to prevent morbidity (i.e., disease) and mortality (i.e., death). Health behaviors can be associated with protection (e.g., meeting physical activity guidelines) or risk (e.g., smoking cigarettes which can lead to lung disease). 

A nursing degree can open up many different career opportunities, but with so many levels of nursing, it can be confusing to know which one is right for you. One nursing student recently found a great resource at https://www.nursingpaper.com/questions/what-are-levels-of-nursing/  that provided detailed information on the different levels of nursing, from Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). With this information, the student was able to better understand the different educational and training requirements for each level, as well as the scope of practice and potential career paths. Armed with this knowledge, the student felt more confident about choosing the right nursing degree program and career path for their goals and interests.  What are some other levels of nursing that are not mentioned in the article, and how do they differ from the ones mentioned? 

 A nursing degree can open up many different career opportunities, but with so many levels of nursing, it can be confusing to know which one is right for you. One nursing student recently found a great resource at https://www.nursingpaper.com/questions/what-are-levels-of-nursing/  that provided detailed information on the different levels of nursing, from Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). With this information, the student was able to better understand the different educational and training requirements for each level, as well as the scope of practice and potential career paths. Armed with this knowledge, the student felt more confident about choosing the right nursing degree program and career path for their goals and interests. 
What are some other levels of nursing that are not mentioned in the article, and how do they differ from the ones mentioned? 

Describe how the following example illustrates one or more of the system characteristics that contribute to dynamic complexity. Example: Medical Associates is a for-profit medical group of 40 physicians that operates two facilities and offers services in several medical specialties, including cardiology; ear, nose, and throat; family medicine; gastroenterology; general surgery; pediatrics; and obstetrics and gynecology. Medical Associates is open six days a week in each location from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. Plans are being developed to extend its hours to 9:00 pm two days a week. For several years, Medical Associates discounted its listed fees by 3 percent to 5 percent for its managed care contracts, but a few years ago, it had to accept larger discounts to remain in the networks of health plans.

Instructions: Describe how the following example illustrates one or more of the system characteristics that contribute to dynamic complexity.
Example: Medical Associates is a for-profit medical group of 40 physicians that operates two facilities and offers services in several medical specialties, including cardiology; ear, nose, and throat; family medicine; gastroenterology; general surgery; pediatrics; and obstetrics and gynecology. Medical Associates is open six days a week in each location from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. Plans are being developed to extend its hours to 9:00 pm two days a week. For several years, Medical Associates discounted its listed fees by 3 percent to 5 percent for its managed care contracts, but a few years ago, it had to accept larger discounts to remain in the networks of health plans. Lower reimbursements led
Medical Associates to change its staffing from relying solely on registered nurses (RNs) to hiring medical assistants (MAs) as well. Currently, all physicians assigned to primary care service are assigned one RN or MA to assist with patient care. Physicians assigned to surgery are assigned one RN for every two physicians. As RNs retire or reassign, they have been replaced with MAs. On five recent occasions, when an RN assigned to a senior physician resigned, the senior physician demanded that the RN assigned to a junior physician be reassigned to him and that a new MA be hired to fill the vacancy with the junior physician. This ad hoc system of job switching has caused internal turmoil between the senior and junior physicians and has led to the subsequent resignation of two RNs who did not want to be reassigned…. Confusion exists around staff reporting relationships and who has the authority to change job assignments. (Seidel and Lewis 2014, 215)
Companion Readings
Anderson, A. 2014. “The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on the Health Care Workforce.” The Heritage Foundation. Published March 18. www.heritage.org/research/reports/2014/03/the-impact-of-the-affordable-care-act-on-the-health-care-workforce.
Coutou, D. L. 2003. “Sense and Reliability: A Conversation with Celebrated Psychologist Karl E. Weick.” Harvard Business Review 81 (4): 84–90.
Lipsitz, L. A. 2012. “Understanding Health Care as a Complex System: The Foundation for Unintended Consequences.” Journal of the American Medical Association 308 (3): 243–44.
Nelson, E. C., M. Godfrey, P. B. Batalden, S. A. Berry, A. E. Bothe, K. E. McKinley, C. N. Melin, S. E. Muething, G. Moore, J. H. Wasson, and T. W. Nolan. 2008. “Clinical Microsystems, Part 1: The Building Blocks of Health Systems.” The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. Published July. http://clinicalmicrosystem.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jc_quality_safety_01.pdf.
New England Complex System Institute. 2016. “About Complex Systems.” Accessed November 8. www.necsi.edu/guide.
Peters, D. H. 2014. “The Application of Systems Thinking in Health: Why Use Systems Thinking?” Health Research Policy and Systems. Published August. https://health-policy-systems.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1478-4505-12-51.
Senge, P. M. 1990. “The Leader’s New Work: Building Learning Organizations.” Sloan Management Review (Fall): 149–65.

You are a medical professor in charge of creating college assignments and answers for medical college students. You design and conduct lectures, evaluate student performance and provide feedback through examinations and assignments. Answer each question separately. Include and Introduction. Provide an answer to this content

Instructions: Describe how the following example illustrates one or more of the system characteristics that contribute to dynamic complexity.
Example: Medical Associates is a for-profit medical group of 40 physicians that operates two facilities and offers services in several medical specialties, including cardiology; ear, nose, and throat; family medicine; gastroenterology; general surgery; pediatrics; and obstetrics and gynecology. Medical Associates is open six days a week in each location from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. Plans are being developed to extend its hours to 9:00 pm two days a week. For several years, Medical Associates discounted its listed fees by 3 percent to 5 percent for its managed care contracts, but a few years ago, it had to accept larger discounts to remain in the networks of health plans. Lower reimbursements led
Medical Associates to change its staffing from relying solely on registered nurses (RNs) to hiring medical assistants (MAs) as well. Currently, all physicians assigned to primary care service are assigned one RN or MA to assist with patient care. Physicians assigned to surgery are assigned one RN for every two physicians. As RNs retire or reassign, they have been replaced with MAs. On five recent occasions, when an RN assigned to a senior physician resigned, the senior physician demanded that the RN assigned to a junior physician be reassigned to him and that a new MA be hired to fill the vacancy with the junior physician. This ad hoc system of job switching has caused internal turmoil between the senior and junior physicians and has led to the subsequent resignation of two RNs who did not want to be reassigned…. Confusion exists around staff reporting relationships and who has the authority to change job assignments. (Seidel and Lewis 2014, 215)
Companion Readings
Anderson, A. 2014. “The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on the Health Care Workforce.” The Heritage Foundation. Published March 18. www.heritage.org/research/reports/2014/03/the-impact-of-the-affordable-care-act-on-the-health-care-workforce.
Coutou, D. L. 2003. “Sense and Reliability: A Conversation with Celebrated Psychologist Karl E. Weick.” Harvard Business Review 81 (4): 84–90.
Lipsitz, L. A. 2012. “Understanding Health Care as a Complex System: The Foundation for Unintended Consequences.” Journal of the American Medical Association 308 (3): 243–44.
Nelson, E. C., M. Godfrey, P. B. Batalden, S. A. Berry, A. E. Bothe, K. E. McKinley, C. N. Melin, S. E. Muething, G. Moore, J. H. Wasson, and T. W. Nolan. 2008. “Clinical Microsystems, Part 1: The Building Blocks of Health Systems.” The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. Published July. http://clinicalmicrosystem.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jc_quality_safety_01.pdf.
New England Complex System Institute. 2016. “About Complex Systems.” Accessed November 8. www.necsi.edu/guide.
Peters, D. H. 2014. “The Application of Systems Thinking in Health: Why Use Systems Thinking?” Health Research Policy and Systems. Published August. https://health-policy-systems.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1478-4505-12-51.
Senge, P. M. 1990. “The Leader’s New Work: Building Learning Organizations.” Sloan Management Review (Fall): 149–65.

. Do not write who you are in the answer.

Imagine yourself as the CEO of a company in an industry that interests you. Identify the major global trends that affect the company, analyze the impact of those trends on the company, and identify sources you, as the CEO, could use to monitor those trends. How can you use those trends to create value for the company?

Imagine yourself as the CEO of a company in an industry that interests you. Identify the major global trends that affect the company, analyze the impact of those trends on the company, and identify sources you, as the CEO, could use to monitor those trends. How can you use those trends to create value for the company?