Recommend human resources strategies and practices that hospital department leaders could use to achieve optimal performance from employees.
Scenario
You are the Vice President of Human Resources at a local hospital. There has been a lot of turmoil in
recent years due to leadership changes and downsizing accompanied by layoffs. The downsizing and
layoffs were the result of an increase in uncompensated care due to a lack of health insurance.
The layoffs have caused a decrease in morale and many department leads have also noticed a
decrease in employee performance. The Board of Directors, the hospitals CEO, and the entire
executive team are in agreement that there is a need for major changes within the institution.
You have been tasked with presenting a plan of action at the next board meeting.
Instructions
Deliverable 1
Write an executive summary that describes the impact of leadership on employee performance and
satisfaction, as well as communication challenges that leaders face, and challenges associated with
trying to increase employee motivation, teamwork, and collaboration.
Examine the literature relating to motivation, teamwork, collaboration, and conflict management.
a. Discuss the role of leadership/management strategies that will help others respond to workplace
challenges.
b. Discuss the critical leadership skills needed to implement change.
c. Recommend human resources strategies and practices that hospital department leaders could use
to achieve optimal performance from employees.
Deliverable 2
Create a voiceover PowerPoint presentation that summarizes the major challenges that leaders have
in keeping employees motivated.
a. Based on prior readings, identify one theoretical framework that you will use to guide your
presentation.
b. Include a minimum of three challenges that leaders have in keeping employees motivated.
c. Include a minimum of one recommendation for each challenge identified in section 3b.
Critically evaluate and discuss the integration of technology in the ELA classroom.
Using technology-based resources within the English language arts classroom supports real-world
applications and helps to inspire teachers in their lesson planning and instructional practices. Continually
exploring technology resources that can be utilized within the classroom demonstrates a teaching
best practice.
Observe an English language arts lesson taught by a certified K-8 teacher that integrates educational
technology to enhance instruction. During the observation, take note of how technology was used and
its effectiveness.
Following your observation, collaborate with your mentor teacher to discuss the integration of technology in
the ELA classroom. Specifically discuss with your mentor teacher his or her practices related to ensuring
the safe, legal, and ethical use of technology in the classroom.
Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the teacher in providing instruction and support to
the class.
Reflect on your observation and discussion by addressing the following:
During the lesson you observed, what technology resources did your mentor teacher use?
Describe the ways in which the observed technology positively or negatively contributed to instruction
and engagement.
What specific additional technology could have been used within the lesson and how would you have
used them?
How does your mentor teacher ensure the safe, legal, and ethical use of technology and information
accessed from the technological resources?
Explain how you will use your findings related to the use of technology in ELA instruction in your future
professional practice.
Write an essay describing how the rights of students with disabilities are different than their peers with regard to discipline. Include the responsibilities of the special education teacher and administration in regard to service time and support if a student with special education or related services is suspended from school.
Due process procedures are clearly outlined in IDEA. Teachers must be aware of the due process system
as it relates to special education. Knowledge regarding common protocols and the components of due
process are key to practicing teachers.
Part I: Visual Representation
Create a visual representation (flow chart, diagram) of the due process system and its components,
indicating the required number of days allowed for each step.
Part II: Narrative
Write a 1,000- 1,250 word narrative describing how the rights of students with disabilities are different than
their peers with regard to discipline. Include the responsibilities of the special education teacher and
administration in regard to service time and support if a student with special education or related services
is suspended from school. Discuss the importance of understanding the due process system for students
with and without exceptionalities. In addition, describe the process of student discipline by citing the case
study below as a specific example to support your explanation.
Isaiah and Jackson got into a fight on the playground. Jackson has an IEP for reading comprehension.
Isaiah does not have an IEP. Jackson has previously been suspended for 3 days, without services.
The normal school district policy is to suspend students, off campus, for 9 days if they are involved in a fight.
The policy does not allow for differences in discipline regardless of who started the fight.
Submit the diagram/flowchart and the narrative as one deliverable to your instructor.
Support your summaries with a minimum of 3-5 scholarly resources.
Critically Explain perimenopause, surgical menopause, stress menopause, and postmenopause
Explain perimenopause, surgical menopause, stress menopause, and postmenopause.
Describe the signs of menopause.
Which other life changes (e.g., physical, psychosocial, and cognitive) may influence a womens experience
during menopause?
Which women are at the highest risk for osteoporosis?
Describe the traditional and alternative therapies for the conditions associated with menopause.
Suggest appropriate health, nutrition, and exercise guidelines for middle-aged and older adults.
Be sure to include APA citations for any resources you used as references.
Critically evaluate the features of a specific form of muscular dystrophy, including causes, symptoms
Muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases that cause weakness and degeneration of the skeletal
muscles. While all types exhibit similar physical effects, their cause is not the same.
Below is a list of the muscular dystrophies. Choose one to focus on for your Module 7 Lab Assignment.
Provide detailed information, in your own words using quotes sparingly, describing the features of a specific
form of muscular dystrophy, including causes, symptoms, etc.
Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD)
Congenital muscular dystrophies (CMD)
Bethlem CMD
Fukuyama CMD
Muscle-eye-brain diseases (MEBs)
Rigid spine syndromes
Ullrich CMD
Walker-Warburg syndromes (WWS)
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD)
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMD)
Myotonic dystrophy (DM)
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD)
Critically Compare and contrast surge pricing and congestion pricing.
Case Study: Auctions and Dynamic Pricing
Overview
There are many types of auctions, each with strengths and weaknesses at uncovering the real price or value of an item. Auctions are widely used in finance, e-commerce, and e-games. They are also widely used to generate revenue for not-for-profit organizations.
The following video describes auctions as price discovery mechanisms:
The Ideal Auction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kWuxfVbIaU
Use the video on auctions and at least three academic or high-quality business publications (see acceptable types below) to compare and contrast English auctions and Dutch auctions, and sealed-bid first-price auctions and Vickery auctions.
Instructions
Address the following questions in 57 pages:
Compare and contrast how each of the following uncovers value:
English and Dutch auctions.
Sealed-bid first-price auctions and Vickery auctions.
Compare and contrast surge pricing and congestion pricing. Give an example of each currently in use.
Identify three examples of auctions used in finance, e-commerce, and/or e-games. Explain the following in-depth:
The need for an auction to uncover value in the product or service.
How the type of auction used to uncover the value of the product or service is better at uncovering value than other types of auctions.
What are the advantages or disadvantages of auctions as revenue generators for not-for-profit organizations?
Suggest ways in which a for-profit company, such as the company for which you work or a company for which you aspire to work, can use auctions or dynamic pricing to better uncover value and increase revenue.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Acceptable Types of Publications
A high-quality, professional business publication is one that is primarily directed at reporting or analyzing the workings of the business. Examples are the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Reuters. Avoid general news publications such as USA Today, the Washington Post, and the New York Times. Other articles and resources can be found at the Strayer Library.
Please do not rely on Wikipedia, Investopedia, or similar websites as references at any time in this course.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Propose ways in which a company can use auctions to better uncover value and increase revenue.
Concept Exploration
Choose a theory from your undergraduate education in any discipline. It should be a commonly used theory
for the general public such as Maslow, Darwin, Descartes, or others you used in physiology courses,
chemistry, business courses, etc. Do not use a nursing theory. Provide the theory in your response.
Identify the two concepts and the proposition between them.
Explain the concepts. How might the terms used differ from the general use of the term?
How might the term be confused or misinterpreted?
Format your theory in the form psychosocial development (Concept A) progresses
through (Proposition) stages (Concept B).
Laws on Gender Discrimination: Pregnancy Discrimination and Pay Equity
Describe your interest in the topic and what you hope to gain from increasing your knowledge about
this topic What is a future/current trend or controversial topic whitin the major topic area? Describe
the current trend or controversial topic within the major topic area. Offer support on why this is
considered either a current/future trend or controversial area. Note: This paragraph frames the rest of
your paper. Make sure you provide sufficient support for why a certain topic is either a current or
future trend and/or controversial What impact will this trend or controversial topic have on the HR
function of the organization? How will it impact the responsibilities of the HR area within an
organization, employees, and the entire satisfaction, health/safety/wellness etc
Individual Risk Response Plan
Write a word paper in which you address each of the following items within the body of the paper.
Remember, do not make this a Q&A.Briefly describe the projectDiscuss at least 3 risks within this
projectWho is responsible for addressing each risk? (Could be a role, or a name)What is the probability
each risk will happen? (High, Medium or Low Then discuss the narrative behind the probability)What
will be done if the risk happens? (A specific narrative around what the team will do if the risk occurs)
What is the impact to the overall project effort should the risk occur? (High, Medium or Low Then
discuss the narrative supporting this)Provide a conclusion for your paper
Prepare a project requirements matrix, a risk assessment matrix, and a cost breakdown (budget)
Prepare a project requirements matrix, a risk assessment matrix, and a cost breakdown (budget) for the
Learning Team project selected. Microsoft® Excel® should be used to prepare these
documents. Create one workbook, with three worksheets (tabs).
Prepare a requirements matrix that includes:Defined RequirementCritical Nature of Requirement
Nice to have, ShowstopperImpact if not present
Prepare a risk assessment matrix that includes:Defined RiskPotential of risk occurring (Low, Medium,
High)Level of impact to the project if risk occurs (Low, Medium, High)How risk can be mitigated if
it occurs
Prepare the project cost breakdown sheet. This is your budget. What are the hard costs of the effort
materials, contractors, software, etc
