What were the most interesting areas of managing diversity in organizations, or skill sets you learned? 

Reflect and share what you have learned about diversity. Share something you were not aware of before. What were the most interesting areas of managing diversity in organizations, or skill sets you learned? 

Compare and contrast two change theories and/or nursing theories. Determine which theory makes the most sense for implementing specific EBP intervention. Why?

Compare and contrast two change theories and/or nursing theories. Determine which theory makes the most sense for implementing  specific EBP intervention. Why? 

develop a report analyzing how each of these 3 projects would be communicated to each market segment and how each will help the hospital improve its relationship with the public.

A hospital marketing director at a very large hospital in an urban setting has several research projects to undertake this quarter. The hospital is continuing to expand its offerings in the metropolitan area and ensure a strong relationship with the top physicians in the community.

The 3 projects that he is currently researching include the following:

• The hospital urology department wants to establish a sexual dysfunction clinic. The department head wants to get an estimate of the number of men ages 35–60 in the community suffering with some form of sexual dysfunction.
• A primary care medical group is trying to determine whether patients are being greeted and serviced appropriately by the billing and admitting departments.
• A managed care organization (MCO) is trying to determine what concerns physicians have in agreeing to become part of its panel of physicians who will treat their enrollees.

He has asked you to assist by developing a report analyzing how each of these 3 projects would be communicated to each market segment and how each will help the hospital improve its relationship with the public.

Because of the nature of the report, it needs to include a critique of current literature (scholarly references) to support a position on each. Your report should be 3-4 pages in length, not including title page and reference page.

The use of APA Style and at least 3 scholarly references published within the last 5 years is required.

Decide how you will manage customer satisfaction and build customer loyalty for the desired company you would like to work with in the future. 

Company Growth in Competitive Environments

The following Course Outcomes are assessed in this assignment:

MT450-6: Recommend product market growth strategies in competitive environments. 

PC-3.2: Interact with others in a professional manner using appropriate communication and presentation skills.

Introduction: Most companies have many opportunities to grow their organization. Interestingly, there are many techniques companies can utilize to grow their business. Some examples include new product development, acquisitions, and diversification strategies. 

Read the scenario and then address the checklist in Parts 1 and 2. 

Scenario: You recently applied for a marketing management position at a company you would like to work for in the future. You did a phenomenal job during the first two interviews. Your final task is to meet with the CEO for the final interview. The CEO would like you to recommend product market growth strategies for this company instead of a traditional interview. Your job is to create a PowerPoint presentation with audio and notes with your recommendations. 

In this assignment, you will complete a 7- to 9-slide PowerPoint narrated presentation describing the following items in Part 1.

Before beginning this assignment, review the learning activity/tutorial, which focuses on growth strategies. Be sure to refer to the readings in this unit to assist you in this area.

• Access the Learning Activity concerning growth strategies.

Checklists:

Part 1: Growing the Business

• Decide on a company you would like to work for in the future. Provide a brief background on this organization. 
• Recommend four new growth strategies using the product market growth framework for the desired company. 
• Propose a possible merger or acquisition strategy for the desired company.
• Decide how you will manage customer satisfaction and build customer loyalty for the desired company you would like to work with in the future. 
• Propose a new global market strategy via the five modes of entry into a foreign market for the desired company.

Part 2: The Negotiation

• Apart from your longer version of this presentation with audio, create a synopsis of this presentation in two separate slides with audio narration and notes for each slide. Then upload it to the Unit 10 Discussion Board to share it with your classmates. It should sound and look professional. 
• You will be graded on your professional manner and appropriate communication skills. You will also be assessed on your ability to make a decision and to negotiate in the discussion area regarding the best presentation (see Unit 10 Reading area for negotiation steps). 

Your presentation must include the following:

• Narration that is loud enough to be heard; use of varying voice pitch and volume to ensure audience interest and attention. 
•  Words pronounced correctly and enunciated clearly.
•  Each slide has 5–6 bullet points per slide, with the notes explaining each bullet point.
•  Each slide has professionally written notes substantiated with research.
• Additional title and reference slides.
• Application of the current APA format and citation style to in-text citations and references with no errors.
• Resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. 
•  The submission is written in Standard English with correct spelling, grammar, style, and mechanics.
•  Has a purpose clearly stated in the introduction statement.
•  Demonstrates logical and appropriate transitions from one idea to another. 
•  Is highly organized, logical, and focused.

Preview the Unit 10 Assignment rubric.

Review the grading rubric before beginning this assignment. For additional help with your writing and the current APA format and citation style, please visit the Writing Resources accessed through the Academic Success Center within the Academic Tools area of the course.

Access the tutorials on how to add audio to a PowerPoint presentation and how to add notes to each slide. This is where either your built-in computer microphone (in most cases), or your microphone headset that you purchased will be used.

outline what opportunities and challenges may be present in Gospel work among them and then outline and explain possible ways to engage in ministry/mission.

Prepare a final research project / paper. 

A major project is required that will represent a culmination of your learning applied to an area of your God-given passion and calling. This can be a paper, however, I encourage creativity and expression in various formats. 

See page to for the full assignment details

This project is worth 30% of your course grade. It is obviously important and will warrant you
taking sufficient time and thoughtful reflection to product a synthesis work that represents your
overall growth in understanding culture.
 
In simplest terms: 
 
You are to take your ethnography and now explore opportunities and obstacles you see in
ministry/missionary endeavors among them with the culmination of suggesting a strategy for
Christian outreach to this people-group. 
 
You have freedom to express yourself with your unique gifts and talents in this project. 
 

Options 1
You may write a paper (15 pages)  
In this paper, you will restate/repeat your ethnography making necessary additions and
corrections. Then proceed to outline what opportunities and challenges may be present in Gospel
work among them and then outline and explain (well cited) possible ways to engage in
ministry/mission. 
 
OR

Option 2
You may present a creative project. 
This would fit your own gift mix. In all creative presentations, a short (1-2 page) summary and
explanation of the project is required. You may write and record a song (s), present a montage of
photographs, choreograph and video a dance, write a dramatic sketch, craft a series of poems,
paint/draw a series of art expressions….  As you see, the options are only limited by your own
creativity.  Please note, your effort will need to be equivalent to the work required to produce a
15 page paper. 

How has geography affected the people who live in the area?

• Women and abortion in Colombia

-1500 words about 6 pages.

1. Introduction/Thesis ( a good argument)
2. Issue/Topics about women and abortion in colombia
3. Background (Where is your country located? How has geography affected the people who live in the area? What are the predominant cultural groups in your country? What language(s) do they speak? What religion(s) do they follow? Are there any major conflicts or tensions within or among the major populations? How has geography shaped and impacted culture in the region? How have the different cultural groups shaped historical developments in your country? )
4. Analysis/Conclusion
5. 8 sources

discuss how you see application of this model to the task of cross cultural ministry and mission. 

Engagement paper instructions

The Sunrise Enabler 

Read Dr. Cecily Strang’s description of the Sunrise Enabler while looking at the graphic. (PDFs)

Be sure to look at both files, the image and the pdf which is what the follow instruction above is referencing

**In a not more that 2-page paper, discuss how you see application of this model to the task of cross cultural ministry and mission. 

Evaluate how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.

IMPROVEMENT AND RESEARCH PROJECT IN PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY

When General Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization suggested making 2020 the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, he described nurses as the “bridge to healthcare,” linking families, communities, and complex healthcare systems. In the mid-1800s, Florence Nightingale constructed such a bridge as she cared for British soldiers during the Crimean War. She inquired about environments that contributed to patient betterment, collected data to encourage innovation, spurred education, and kept the patient in the center all that nurses do for patients. Today, the role of nurses in improving patient quality and safety is ongoing.

For this Assignment, find a current article published within the last five years on how a nurse-led improvement or research project has enhanced patient safety and quality in a health care setting.

Nurse-led projects may be related to infections and complications; patient-centered care and engagement; teamwork, communication, and care transitions; health information technology; health care value; safety and quality measures; systems engineering; and healthcare worker performance; and etcetera. Health care setting examples include acute care hospitals; rehabilitation centers; schools; correctional institutions; nursing homes; specialized outpatient services.

Assignment: 2–3-page paper

• Begin by describing the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article. Include a short description of the purpose, method, and outcomes.
• Evaluate how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.
• What are at least two insights you gained from this project that enhance your personal professional goals?
• Reference your selected articles in APA format.

NURS_3100_Week_4_Assignment_Rubric

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Based on your responses to the Survey of Attitudes and Values, what did you learn about yourself as an aspiring counselor?

INSTRUCTIONS- Follow the directions and complete the assignment on forum pdf file. Use the information on pdf to answer to respective Forum questions.

FORUM #2 (1-2 paragraphs total) 

Question 1: Based on your responses to the Survey of Attitudes and Values, what did you learn about yourself as an aspiring counselor?  Select three questions/responses you made that best reflect your beliefs about the field of counseling. 

Question 2: Which statements in the Psychoanalytic Therapy Self-Inventory did you mark as “Strongly Disagree” and why? How many statements did you mark “Strongly Agree”? What does this tell you about incorporating Psychoanalytic Theory into your counseling theory of choice?

FORUM #3 -(1-2 paragraphs total) 

Question 1: Which statements in the Adlerian Self-Inventory did you mark as “Strongly Disagree” and why? How many statements did you mark “Strongly Agree”? What does this tell you about making this your counseling theory of choice?  

Question 2: Reviewing your Adlerian Lifestyle Assessment, what did you find most beneficial for you in exploring your past childhood and family experiences? Be specific. 

Question 3: What insights did you gain about yourself and your early life? How can these insights help you to have a healthier more positive & productive life?

FORUM #4— (1-2 paragraphs total)

Question 1: Which statements in the Existential and Person-Centered Therapy Self-Inventories did you mark as “Strongly Disagree” and why? How many statements did you mark “Strongly Agree”? What does this tell you about making either of these your counseling theory of choice? Question 

Question 2: After completing the exercise “Will We Really Change?” what did you write as your own epitaph? What does it mean to you? Question 3: From the Practical Experience: Reflecting Clients’ Feelings- choose one of the client statements in the exercise and share your answers. What insights did you get about how to respond to clients from this practice exercise?

What is the role of leadership towards ensuring success within the distribution network?

Interviews

This course utilizes two interviews to provide you an opportunity to interact with real-world professionals within the areas of business related to your course topics. These interviews should not be confused with your other unit Journals which are based on your experiences in the SAP software. These interviews require face-to-face interaction with your selected professional.

It is an exciting time, living in the 21st Century! While the intent of the interviews is that you attempt to interview a professional face-to-face in your local community, if this is difficult due to factors such as living in a rural area, you can find a professional online, coordinate via email, and meet using Google Hangouts to accomplish the interview assignments.

Keep in mind, in either method, your professionalism reflects upon yourself and our institution; make us proud.

A few other important notes. Due to technical limitations with our learning platform, you may see these items listed as Journal: Interview. These are not to be confused with your normal journals, as they are very different. Consider them as interviews, and ensure you review and read their specific instructions.

Also, as you review your gradebook during Unit 1, look at the timing of the interview and the related topics of the units towards the end of the term. Know the late policy, and your own work schedule. Schedule the interview to maximize your opportunity while mitigating risk of non-completion. Do not procrastinate. Your emergency is not your selected professional’s emergency. Plan accordingly to ensure you are not limited by schedule and ensure a buffer and contingency so that your selected professional is not pressured by your time constraints. It is advisable to have a backup time and date planned, in case you need it, to accomplish the interview. If you need to switch to a different professional, due to availability, that is also appropriate within the same area of business.

This is a realistic business opportunity. One of the positive elements of interviews as learning opportunities is that they also open you up to networking opportunities. The role of professional networking in a business career cannot be understated, it is key towards success. Additionally, if you research career sites, you will see much advice towards the concept of an informational interview. You may want to research informational interviews from this perspective prior to your two actual interviews.

In this interview, you will be assessed based on the following Outcome:

MT434-6: Recognize information flow and decision making in the distribution network.

The knowledge you have gained from your experiences in the SAP simulation thus far has aided you in preparing and practicing the components necessary to successfully complete this interview.

This journal is different than many journals you may have encountered during your time at this university. In fact, it is better to think of it as an interview than a journal.

Part of learning about business is networking. This interview is to get you motivated and networking with business professionals in your local area. If you want, you can also set-up an online interview using Google Hangouts, however you should make an effort in your local area if at all possible for this experiential learning opportunity to conduct a face-to-face interview.

You will conduct a 30-minute interview with a business professional who has experience with distribution network.

During the interview, ask permission to submit their first name, last name, and email address as elements of your interview summary, in case your professor wants to check in with them on their thoughts of the interview.

As the person conducting the interview, you should dress professionally for the interview, and be prepared with some initial research of the person you are interviewing (review their LinkedIn profile) as well as, their organization (online research, corporate website, etc.). The point is to show up as a business professional, and to be properly prepared and engaged for the interview. You will be asking the questions, and you should be prepared to be an active listener and to ask pertinent follow-on questions.

The three main question sets you are to ask, allowing about 10 minutes of discussion each, are:

Question Set 1: (Leadership)

What is the role of leadership towards ensuring success within the distribution network? Can you share a real-world example of leadership interaction with the supply chain distribution network for your organization?

Question Set 2: (Information Technology)

How is the role of information technology (IT) utilized as a technical network to support the distribution network? What improvements do you see with technology, in this area, in the next 10-years? Similarly, what challenges does the future hold in this area?

Question Set 3: (Control Room)

What is a control room? How does utilizing the control room concept leverage leadership abilities to ensure success within the distribution network? Can you describe the daily use of control room for your organization as it relates to organizational success?

To successfully complete this interview, review the rubric prior to the interview and ensure you complete all required elements. However, in general, you will be composing 2-pages of meeting minute format summary of the interview, highlighting who you selected to interview, their contact information, the three responses, any other follow-on questions or key points, and then close with a summary and your reflection on what you learned in relation to the course topics.

Advice to Avoid Plagiarism in Interview Assignments

• Do not list the questions in the interview document you submit
• Use headers such as Question Set 1: to separate out your interview narrative
• Ensure all writing is the direct words of the person you interviewed, using quotes on their responses, or your own original narrative as part of the interview process, or your own reflections
• Ensure your reflection is in your own words
• Check your TII Report!

Directions for Submitting Your Journal: Interview