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Confidentiality in social work practice

One of the most important concepts in clinical practice and group work is confidentiality. All members of the group sign an informed consent form in order to address the rules and parameters of the group sessions. The rules regarding confidentiality are stated in one section of the form. Although every member must sign this agreement, ensuring that all information shared in the group remains confidential can be difficult. As the group leader, the clinical social worker is responsible for developing strategies so that all members feel safe to share.
For this Discussion, review the Working With Groups: Latino Patients Living With HIV/AIDS case study. ATTACHED
Post strategies you might prefer to use to ensure confidentiality in a treatment group for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Describe how informed consent addresses confidentiality in a group setting. How does confidentiality in a group differ from confidentiality in individual counseling? Also, discuss how you would address a breach of confidentiality in the group. .

Working With Groups: Latino Patients Living WithHIV/AIDS
The support group discussed here was created to address the unique needs of a vulnerable population receiving services at an outpatient interdisciplinary comprehensive care center. The centers mission was to provide medical and psychosocial services to adult patients living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH). Both patients and providers at the center expressed a need for a group to address the needs of the centers Latino population. At the time the group was created, 36% of the centers population identified as Latino, and 25% of this cohort identified Spanish as their primary language. The purpose of the group was twofold: 1) to reduce the social isolation felt by Latino patients at the center and 2) to create a culturally sensitive environment where Latino patients could explore common medical and psychosocial issues faced by PLWH within a cultural context.
Planning for the group consisted of 1) defining a format for the group, 2) recruiting appropriate members, and 3) building an appropriate group composition. When considering the format of the group, I thought about structure, time, place, and language. The group was designated a closed group in that new patients were not admitted once the initial membership was determined. The group was held in the centers conference room, which was furnished with comfortable seating around a large conference table so that members were visible to each other during group sessions. The group met once a week for 90-minute sessions during which 60 minutes were spent on open discussion and the last 30 minutes were spent on having lunch. Given the importance of food in the Latino culture, I thought members would appreciate the opportunity to share a meal with their peers. I decided to designate the group as Spanish-speaking so that all sessions were held in Spanish. This offered members not only a sense of comfort and an opportunity to explore issues in their native tongue, but it also addressed the language barrier that often isolates Latino PLWH.
I used several strategies to recruit members. I hung flyers throughout the center, and I informed my colleagues about the group during interdisciplinary staff meetings. Referrals ultimately came from physicians, social workers, and even administrative staff who had developed relationships with patients at the center. When considering group composition, I focused on creating balance in group size and the characteristics of individual members. I worked to create a group with enough members so that discussions would be fruitful and differing opinions could be presented, but at the same time, individual members would have an opportunity to discuss their unique feelings, thoughts, and opinions. When it came to member characteristics, I strove to create a balance between homogeneity and heterogeneity across such domains as age, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, etc. The goal was to create a group where no member felt isolated by uniqueness while simultaneously promoting diversity between members. Prior to being admitted to the group, potential members were interviewed/screened in person or by phone. The focus of these interviews was to 1) assess the patients ability to communicate in Spanish, 2) describe the purpose of the group, 3) discuss individual expectations for the group, and 4) answer questions about group process and function. A total of 15 patients were referred. Four declined to participate before the group started and two did not show up after the first session. Of the remaining nine members, three were women and six were men. All of the men had a significant history of intravenous drug use (IVDU). Two of the men identified as gay, one identified as bisexual, and three considered themselves to be heterosexual. All of the women were heterosexual, identified a risk factor of unprotected heterosexual sex, and denied a history of IVDU. Members ages ranged from 36 to 60.
The group ran successfully for 18 months. Throughout the life of the group, several recurrent themes were discussed, including 1) stigma of HIV and homosexuality, 2) disclosure of HIV status, 3) safer sex practices, 4) adherence to HIV treatment, and 5) the doctorpatient relationship. Each of these themes was discussed within a cultural context giving light to issues such as familialism, collectivism, simpatia, machismo (gender roles), and Latino cultures tendency to rely on a folk model of medicine.
As in most groups, certain members adopted roles within the group. For example, Anna, a 46-year-old female member, adopted the role of the silent member. She repeatedly came to sessions and sat in silence, only responding when she was prompted by direct questions from me or other members. The challenge with Anna was that as this behavior continued, other members tended to ignore her and leave her out of the discussion. In turn, it became my role to try to engage Anna as much as possible and draw her into the discussion. Another example is Diego, a 60-year-old male, who adopted the role of the help-rejecting complainer. Throughout group sessions, Diego repeatedly presented a problem or issue and engaged the entire group by asking for help. When members responded with suggestions or solutions, he came up with a myriad of excuses why none of them would work. I will admit I was not successful at altering Diegos behavior in any way. I attempted to point out the pattern, and I tried to ask other members how it felt to constantly have their input rejected, but nothing seemed to work. Group members did express frustration and boredom with Diego. This was manifested in their body language and during group sessions when Diego was not present. When members spoke about Diego in his absence, I always encouraged them to bring these issues to his attention when he was present, but members were not able to do this because they were fearful of hurting his feelings.
Ultimately, the group served as an arena for mutual support and commonality. Group members forged relationships with peers with whom they would not have had contact in the absence of the group. They also had the opportunity to reflect on their illness and personal experiences within a safe and culturally sensitive environment. While a scientific evaluation of the group was not performed, I witnessed and members reported positive outcomes from the experience.

BIO Career Point College Biology Questions

Did each paragraph give me your opinion if you agree or disagree with the paragraph I chose to research Insulin. My family has a history of diabetes and I always want to know more as my children are at risk of being diabetic. It is in the works to make insulin replacement a possibility without the injections. The benefits could be that diabetics would not have to be dependent on insulin shots every day. They can live their life free of it. I believe people should support this. Diabetics have been changed to needles and viles for far too long. Organisms should be labeled as to what they are. No product should be misleading in any way. 2. Genetically Modified Organisms-Growth HormonesFor this discussion, present a summary of the genetically modified organism that you are researching for your Unit 10 assignment.How is the technology being used? Explain the gene of interest, name the organism into which it is inserted, and describe the intended result.What are the possible benefits and negative effects of the technology? Explain.Do you think that individuals should object to or support this bioengineered plant, animal, or bacterium? Why or why not?Do you think governments should outlaw bioengineered organisms? Under what circumstances? Explain.Should the genetically modified organism involved be labeled so, if it is a consumable item? Explain.Genetic modification can occur in several things that we use daily. One thing specifically that contains genetic modification is growth hormones. Growth hormones are used in children and in adults. Hormones are a vital part of the body and enough of the hormones are not being produced on their own you may need a growth hormone injection. Genetic factors can interfere with the lack of growth especially in children and when there is damage to the pituitary glands in adults it can lead to a permanent deficiency.The treatment that is being utilized is HGH injections that are injected into the body several times a week by a prescribed doctor or it can be self-administered depending on the severity of the deficiency. HGH is designed to mimic the natural behavior growths in the body. These treatments can last for several years and various test are given to ensure that the treatments are working properly and there any additional health issues. The earlier children have treated the better chances they have in reaching their normal height. In adults, the goal is to help increase energy levels and reduce other health issues.It is very important to monitor those who are being treated with these infections to ensure that there arent any adverse effects from the drug. Most people tolerate HGH injection treatments well with few problems. However, possible side effects include muscle aches, joint discomfort, headaches, swelling of the hands and feet (Wu, 2019). People who have diabetes must be extra careful as well because it can affect their insulin levels.As with anything that is being created it is not always 100% accurate and it takes trial and error to get things right. I think there should be extra precautions that should be taken when administering HGH so that it doesnt cause any unwanted issues. I think that it is beneficial in helping people achieve goals that they probably wouldnt achieve on their own especially children. Having the quality of life is important and there is an opportunity to give a person that and be able to limit the negative side effects I think it will work.One of the most important skills for any manager to have let alone an emergency manager is good leadership and interpersonal communication skills. Leadership and communication are the foundation for every other skill set that will follow. In addition, the ability to adapt on the fly and provide leadership in otherwise dangerous situations provides the basis for all emergency managers in the area. Adaptability tto these situations comes in many forms and one important thing is that emergency managers must not only be able to adapt on the fly but must also be able to teach others how to adapt the same way.We are currently looking for an entry-level Emergency Manager who has a high degree of wanting to help their community as a whole. Leadership and communication skills with a high degree of ability to work on the fly and provide accurate reporting of incidents. Applicants must have atleast 2 years experience in a management position and a degree in public safety. Minimum of 25 years of age is required by all applicants and must have a high degree of respect for their community. 1. What qualifies you as an Emergency Manager?2. What are your strengths in this area?3. Give an example of your leadership.4. What certifications do you have?5. A Tornado strikes a local area with more predicted to be on the way, whats your first course of action?6. what training do you have planned to keep your team on their toes?7. in a event of a natural disaster, what should be priority one in restoring 8. During an event of a storm, how will you inform the public of the shelter location?9. What is the way you will help your team handle stress during these situations? 10. After the storm has passed and recovery efforts are winding down, What information will you use in order to help prevent future disasters on such a large scale?Strong knowledge base/experience in EMS and Disaster Preparedness/Management. Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Ability to deal with several complex issues simultaneously. IDPH mandated position to direct and maintain an approved Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System. Responsible for strategic planning and the administrative, educational, financial and human resource management on a 24-hour basis to facilitate high quality and cost effective EMS and Emergency Preparedness (EP) services. EMS Services include but are not limited to: Fire Department Advanced Life Support services, Police Department First Responder Programs, Private Ambulance services, Emergency Medical Dispatcher services, Emergency Communications RN’s, Disaster/Mass Casualty emergency preparedness planning. Monitors and directs the activities of coordinators, instructors, ECRN’s, EMT’s Paramedics, EMD, FR/D associated with EMS System. Takes an active role in region and statewide EMS policy and procedure development and maintenance. Reports to Department of Nursing, collaborates with EMS Medical Director and the Emergency Preparedness Medical Director. Northwest Suburban Hospital seeking Emergency Manager to join the team and help coordinate and facilitate daily activities related to the effective management of emergency services. Must come to table with exceptional customer service, provide supportive workplace interactions and a sound professional work ethic. Applicants must have a Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in Emergency Management, a 5year minimum of diverse experience in emergency services. This posibiton requires knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and responsibilities related to emergency medical services (EMS) and emergency preparedness/response activities. What skills do you have that would make you right for the job?Why did you leave your last position?When is the last time you were involved in an emergency situation?What was your role?What languages do you speak? How would you communicate effectively with different cultures if there was a language barrier?What qualities make someone a good team playerDo you consider yourself a strong communicator, if so why?What helps you multi task and stay organized and prioritize?Do you work well under pressure?Aimee Algren

Microsoft unit 1 | Computer Science homework help

Outcomes addressed in this activity:
Unit Outcomes

Identify your operating system.
Navigate within the operating system.

Course Outcomes
IT133-1: Use the computer operating system and cloud-based services to set preferences and manage files.
PC 2.1: Achieve goals through planning and prioritization.
Scenario:
The Customer Service department of the XYZ Corporation is undergoing an upgrade. You have been tasked by your supervisor to prepare all office computers for software upgrading and all users for learning the new software. In order to complete this task, you must first discover how to identify the operating system of each computer and how to navigate within the operating system. Beginning with your own computer, use the steps below to achieve this goal. Next, identify your plan for updating the software of the office computers and your recommendation for training the users per your supervisors request.
Purpose:
To engage you in the process of achieving the goal of knowledge acquisition regarding your computer system, you will develop a plan to research the type of system you have, prioritizing your plan according to the scenario listed above and the questions listed below. Your process should demonstrate self-awareness, planning and prioritizing when establishing and carrying out the goals. The goals and plans to achieve this knowledge should be well developed and in depth. The assignment must be in Standard English and demonstrate superior organization.
Based on what you learned regarding your own computer system, be sure to include your prioritized plan for preparing all the office computers for the software upgrade and all users for learning the new software as directed by your supervisor.
Operating System and Preferences Assignment Instructions
Step 1: Determine the operating system of your computer or laptop.
Step 2: Take a screenshot of your systems properties window and place in a Microsoft Word
Document under the Cover/Title page.
How to take a screenshot: Windows 10
Use the Snipping Tool: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/search?query=opening%20snipping%20tool%20and%20taking%20a%20screen%20shot
Microsoft Corp. (2016). Open snipping tool and take a screenshot. Retrieved from https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/search query=opening%20snipping%20tool%20and%20taking%20a%20screen%20shot.
Windows 8 and 10
Click on the Start button in Windows; in the Search box type Snipping Tool.
Select the Snip Type you want to use. Select the area you want to capture. Save the capture
Other Versions:
Click on the Start button in Windows, click All Programs, Click Accessories, and then click Snipping Tool
Select the Snip Type you want to use. Select the area you want to capture. Save the capture
How to take a screenshot when using a Mac:
Press the Shift-Command (?)-3.
Find the screenshot as a .png file on your desktop.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201361
Step 3: Add a cover page to the Word Document. Include the Title of the assignment (example: Operating Systems), your first and last name, name of university, and (date of assignment)
Add a separate last page titled References
How to add a Cover Page: On the insert tab, click Cover Page. Choose a cover page from the gallery of options. Replace the sample text with your own text. (For all users)
How to add a Page Break to create a separate page: Place the cursor where you want to start the New Page > Go to the insert tab, choose pages > click Page Break…
Mac Users:
How to insert a Manual Page Break: Place the cursor where you want to start the New Page > Go to the insert tab > click Page Break…
Step 4: In the same Microsoft Word document where you placed a screenshot of your properties window, compose a paper identifying your computers operating system elements.
Step 5: Use the questions below to explain, why it is important to understand what your operating system is, and what it can or cannot support.
Answer the following questions in your paper:
What is your Operating System (OS)?
Why is it important to know the OS of your computer?
How much memory (RAM) does your current system have?
Why is it important to ensure you have enough RAM?
What is the processor speed on your computer?
Why would you need a faster processor?
Step 6: Based on your knowledge of operating systems, identify your plan for upgrading the office computers to the new Windows. (Use the knowledge you gained from answering the questions in Step 5).
What recommendation would you give to your supervisor for updating the software and training the users based on your knowledge of operating system elements?
What is the plan for upgrading the software in the office computers?
How would you go about training the users in the use of the new software?
To answer these questions and learn more about your computer system you will need to include a bit of research to determine what is meant by the RAM, OS, and Processor Speed. There are some wonderful YouTube videos that explain these. So please take some time to research these topics before you attempt to complete this assignment. (Hint: www.google.com or your favorite search engine is a good place to begin looking for these topics).
Attend the live seminar where your Professor will explain the steps to ensure a successful paper. If you cannot make it to the live seminar, please watch the recording and reach out to your professor with any questions you may have.
Your Paper must have at least 2 pages in the body (the body of the paper is below the Cover page); the inclusion of the 2 pages in the body of the paper will ensure that you will meet the basic requirements in steps 4 and 5.
Here are the paper requirements:
Include a cover page.
Include a separate page with the title Reference as the last page in the Word document.
Include at least two (2) pages for the body of the paper (this includes the screen shot).
Include the screen shot in the body of the paper. A total of 4 pages.
Use Font Times New Roman or Arial 12 pt. Double spacing is preferred.
Include any sources you used for your research.
Place the screen shot below the cover page.
The paper is due by the end of the unit.
In your paper you must demonstrate knowledge of this weeks topic(s). Your goal is to demonstrate to your Professor that you understand this material.
The paper must be written in your own words. If you elect to include some material from the Web, it must be referenced in the Reference page.
How to reference a Website in APA

Structure: Last Name, F., (Year Published). Article title. Retrieved from URL.
Example: Young, A., (2015). More on operating systems. Retrieved from www.os.com

How to cite a source in APA

Structure: (Last Name, Year Published).
Example: (Young, 2015)

The paper must be written in your own words. The full APA style formatting is not required for this paper, however, a Cover Page, and Reference page are required. If, however, you include material from the web, cite all references used and include them on the References page.
For more information on APA style formatting, go to Academic Writer, formerly APA Style Central, under the Academic Tools area of this course.
Also review the university policy on plagiarism. If you have any questions, please contact your professor.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is an act of academic dishonesty. It violates the University Honor Code, and the offense is subject to disciplinary action. You are expected to be the sole author of your work. Use of another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Whether the action is intentional or not, it still constitutes plagiarism.
For more information on Universitys Plagiarism policy, refer to the current University Catalog.
Directions for Submitting Your Assignment
Compose your Assignment in a Microsoft Word document and save it as
IT133_Unit_1_LastName.docx and submit it to the Assignment Dropbox for Unit 1.
Review the rubric before beginning this activity.

Technical paper: final project plan

Especially for You Jewelers is a small jewelry company in a college town. Over the last couple of years, it has experienced a tremendous increase in its business. However, its financial performance has not kept pace with its growth. The current system, which is partly manual and partly automated, doesnt track accounts receivables sufficiently, and the company is finding it difficult to determine the reasons why the receivables are so high. The company runs frequent specials to attract customers but has no idea whether these efforts are profitable or if the benefitif there is onecomes from associated sales. Especially for You Jewelers wants to increase repeat sales to its existing customers; thus, it needs to develop a customer database. It also wants to install a new direct sales and accounting system to help solve the outlined problems.
The new direct sales and accounting system for Especially for You Jewelers will be an important element in the growth and success of the jewelry company. The direct sales portion must track every sale, be able to link to the inventory system for cost data, and provide a daily profit and loss report. The customer database must be able to produce purchase histories to assist management in preparing special mailings and special sales to existing customers. Detailed credit balances and aged accounts for each customer would help to solve the problem with the high balance of accounts receivables. Special notice letters and credit history reports would help management reduce accounts receivable.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

Suggest at least five (5) expected business benefits that Especially for You Jewelers company might derive from a new system. Provide a rationale for your suggestions.
Propose at least five (5) system capabilities for the company. Provide a rationale for your proposals.
Ascertain the three (3) possible scenarios in this new direct sales and accounting system.
Using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia, develop an activity diagram for each scenario that you have identified. Note: The graphically depicted solution may not exceed one (1) page per diagram. Provide a narrative that gives an overview of your diagram.
Using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia, complete a fully-developed use case description for each scenario identified. Note: The graphically depicted solution may not exceed one (1) page per diagram.
Develop a system vision document for Especially for You Jewelers, detailing the overall vision or plan for the new direct sales and accounting system. A vision document generally contains:

Introduction
Business needs / requirements
Product / solution overview
Major features
Scope and limitations
Other needs

Use at least three (3) quality resources outside of the suggested resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Points: 200
Technical Paper: Final Project Plan
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Suggest at least five (5) expected business benefits that Especially for You Jewelers company might derive from a new system. Provide a rationale for your suggestions.
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Satisfactorily suggested at least five (5) expected business benefits that Especially for You Jewelers company might derive from a new system. Satisfactorily provided a rationale for your suggestions.
Thoroughly suggested at least five (5) expected business benefits that Especially for You Jewelers company might derive from a new system. Thoroughly provided a rationale for your suggestions.
2. Propose at least five (5) system capabilities for the company. Provide a rationale for your proposals.
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3. Ascertain the three (3) possible scenarios in this new direct sales and accounting system.
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Thoroughly ascertained the three (3) possible scenarios in this new direct sales and accounting system.
4. Using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia, develop an activity diagram for each scenario that you have identified. Provide a narrative that gives an overview of your diagram.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely developed an activity diagram for each scenario that you have identified, using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Did not submit or incompletely provided a narrative that gives an overview of your diagram.
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Satisfactorily developed an activity diagram for each scenario that you have identified, using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Satisfactorily provided a narrative that gives an overview of your diagram.
Thoroughly developed an activity diagram for each scenario that you have identified, using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. Thoroughly provided a narrative that gives an overview of your diagram.
5. Using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia, complete a fully-developed use case description for each scenario identified.
Weight: 15%
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Satisfactorily completed a fully-developed use case description for each scenario identified, using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia.
Thoroughly completed a fully-developed use case description for each scenario identified, using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia.
6. Develop a system vision document for Especially for You Jewelers, detailing the overall vision or plan for the new direct sales and accounting system.
Weight: 15%
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7. 3 references
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8. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements
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Social work- discussion: diagnosis of anxiety and obsessive

Anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) have a devastating impact on an individuals ability to live, work, and conduct relationships. These disorders are often harder to identify than other conditions. Difficulty in diagnosis is compounded by the fact that expressions of anxiety differ widely from culture to culture. Anxiety is often co-occurring with depression and with OCD, as well as with trauma disorders. The boundaries between these illnesses can be blurred.
This week you examine those boundaries by analyzing a case from the anxiety and OCD spectrums. You also consider cultural idioms and the cultural formulation interview (CFI) of the DSM-5. The CFI is designed to help a social worker adapt diagnosis and treatment both to cultural variations and to the individual experience of a person within that culture. Given that anxiety may manifest in diverse ways due to cultural influences, you practice using the CFI to guide treatment conceptualization for anxiety.

Social workers take particular care when diagnosing anxiety due to its similarity to other conditions. In this Discussion, you carefully assess a client with anxiety disorder using the steps of differential diagnosis. You also recommend an intervention for treating the disorder.
To prepare: Read The Case of Emily P. Review the decision trees for anxiety and OCD in the Morrison (2014) text and the podcasts on anxiety. Then access the Walden Library and research interventions for anxiety.

Post a 300- to 500-word response in which you address the following:

Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis for Emily. Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code, specifiers, severity, and the Z codes (other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention). Keep in mind a diagnosis covers the most recent 12 months.
Explain the diagnosis by matching the symptoms identified in the case to the specific criteria for the diagnosis.
Discuss other disorders you considered for this diagnosis and eliminated (the differential diagnoses).
Describe an evidence-based assessment scale that would assist in ongoing validation of your diagnosis.
Recommend a specific intervention and explain why this intervention may be effective in treating Emily. Support your recommendation with scholarly references and resources.

Note: You do not need to include an APA reference to the DSM-5 in your response. However, your response should clearly be informed by the DSM-5, demonstrating an understanding of the risks and benefits of treatment to the client. You do need to include an APA reference for the assessment tool and any other resources you use to support your response.

Morrison, J. (2014). Diagnosis made easier (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Chapter 12, Diagnosing Anxiety, Fear, Obsessions and Worry (pp. 167184)

The Case of Emily P.
Emily is a 62-year-old, single, heterosexual, African American female who seeks treatment for anxiety. She says she is very concerned since she recently has been pulling her hair out, and it has become noticeable on top of her head. She is taking to wearing hats, which she finds acceptable. She worries about many things, which is not new to her, and she finds that scrubbing her home clean is her best therapy to ease her anxiety. Emily reports that germs have been a regular concern of hers since adolescence, when she learned in health classes about the risks of serious diseases including sexual transmittable disease. Emily presented with meticulous grooming, although the knees of her pants were noted as worn. She has arthritis in her spine and knees and uses a walker to help her manage mobility safely. With her physical disabilities it is challenging sometimes to scrub clean the house daily. This worries her should she get a visitor and the house is not in order as she would like it. She is no longer working, so the amount of time it takes her to scrub the house clean doesnt delay her daily schedule as it used to. Emily receives Social Security income and is not employed. Although the Social Security is acceptable, her living expenses are always a concern to her. She lives alone in a subsidized apartment in the same building as her 72-year-old, unmarried sister, so rent should not increase. Emily and her sister shared an apartment for over 30 years, beginning when each of their marriages dissolved. Emily reported that when her sister began a romantic relationship 5 years ago, Emily began to feel very anxious and started to cry often. Emily moved into an apartment down the hall in the building and began to pull the hair from her head, hiding her hair loss by wearing wigs. This behavior occurred at different times and resulted in scabbing. Emily said she feels better after but does not always notice how much she is pulling. Her sister learned of Emilys hair pulling after her wig slipped off one evening to reveal bald spots. She set up a schedule over the past few months with her sister to help stop the hair pulling. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. She is worried that she will be disappointing her sister by not sticking to the schedule to reduce her hair pulling. Her sister encouraged Emily to seek treatment rather than hiding her ways. Emily is reliant upon her sister for transportation and for a sense of social and emotional connection. Emily worries about bothering her sister due to her transportation needs, and she worries that without her sister she would be helpless. She knows she is edgy with her sister often and worries that might be from a lack of good sleep. She agreed to this session even though she is pessimistic about anything working. During our initial visit at our local mental health center, Emily shared that when she was 2 years old her mother died from tuberculosis, and the following year her father, an army officer, died from colon cancer. After his death, Emily lived with her paternal aunt, from whom she felt no love. Her older brother and sister were placed in an orphanage and Emily was permitted to see them on Sundays. When it became apparent that the children were entitled to death benefits, Emilys aunt agreed to take custody of all three siblings. The household then consisted of Emilys paternal aunt, her husband (who Emily described as an alcoholic), their three children, and Emily and her two older siblings. Emily was briefly married in her early 20s (4 years) but was disappointed and hurt by her husbands infidelity. She moved in with her sister at that time. Emily reported it as an anxious time but denied hair pulling then. Emily also enrolled in a cosmetology school and liked her work. She had to stop working for health reasons when she was 58 years old. With all this going on in her life now, Emily feels tired a lot from trying to keep up with the cleanliness of the house, especially with her lack of mobility. She finds herself napping often. This then interferes with a restful sleep at night. When asked about her behaviors concerning her hair pulling, Emily reluctantly admitted that if she cannot get to her hair she will pick at a scab or skin. Generally, she avoided social situations so that her behavior is not exposed and worried what others would think of her. She denied other behavior rituals but became noticeably anxious at this question. When asked about goals if treatment was to be effective for her, Emily stated that she wanted to cope better. Emily was collaborative during this assessment and engaged after a reluctant start.
Adapted from: Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (2013). Social work case studies: Concentration year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate Publishing.

Essay assignment 4: compare & contrast

English 101
Essay Assignment 4: Compare/Contrast Essay
Topic and Structure:
Compare/Contrast Essay Choose one topic provided in these instructions to compare and/or contrast.
The table below provides an extensive list of topic options from which you select, and we recommend that you choose one from below that you are interested in beyond this course. For instance, if you are a Finance or Business major, you might be interested in the Dividends v. Capital Gains topic. If you are a Science major, you might choose Hybrid Seeds v. GMO Seeds. Or perhaps youre taking StraighterLines Survey of World History course, in which case you might opt to research the similarities and differences between the United States and the Roman Empire. You will use at least two credible sources to support your claims, and remember, you must include your sources throughout the body paragraphs of your essay in a mix of cited quotes, paraphrases, and summaries. Both the support and research portions of the rubric will be negatively affected if you do not integrate your researched data.
· Rosa Parks vs. Harriett Tubman
· Treaties vs. Executive Agreements
· Roman Empire vs. United States
· Edgar Allen Poes The Raven vs. Robert Frosts The Road Not Taken
· Verbal vs. Nonverbal Communication
· Old Testament vs. New Testament
· Leonardo di Vinci vs. Michelangelo
· Apple Ipad vs. Microsoft Surface
· Dividends vs. Capital Gains
· Marxism vs. Socialism
· Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox
· Jazz vs. Blues
· String Instruments vs. Wind Instruments
· Amphibians vs. Reptiles
· Charles Darwin vs. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
· Solar Power vs. Wind Power
· Hybrid Seeds vs. GMO Seeds
· Public School vs. Home School
Write an essay comparing or contrasting the two topics in your selection using EITHER the point-by-point OR the subject-by-subject method to organize the details and specific examples. Consider focusing on three to five subtopics and generate ideas through prewriting. Develop a strong thesis statement for your essay that includes your two topics from the list above; your three to five subtopics; and a claim about how they are similar, different, or both.
Sample Thesis Statements:
If you will argue that your two topics are mostly similar:
Topic A and Topic B share many similar characteristics, including (Supporting point 1), (Supporting point 2), and (Supporting point 3); while they differ in (Additional supporting point), the similarities greatly outweigh the differences.
OR
If you will argue that your two topics are mostly different:
While Topic A and Topic B have (Additional supporting point) in common, they are mostly quite different; in fact, they differ in characteristics such as (Supporting point 1), (Supporting point 2), and (Supporting point 3).
OR
If you will argue that your two topics have many important/interesting similarities and differences:
Analyzing Topic A and Topic B reveals many fascinating similarities as well as differences; for instance, they share (Supporting point 1) and (Supporting point 1), but are vastly different when it comes to (Supporting point 3) and (Supporting point 4).
Tips
To brainstorm, you might consider using a Venn diagram or a simple list to show what your topics have in common and how they differ. Then you can select the most prominent or interesting characteristics that you want to highlight in your paper.
Be sure to avoid beginning your comparisons or contrasts in the introduction. Your thesis is the only place in the introduction where you will include this information. Use the introduction to get your readers attention, and consider using a good strategy that leads into the topic. For instance, you might relate a short anecdote to illustrate your topic, an interesting quotation that relates to your topic, or perhaps a surprising statistic that reveals something about your topic.
Then, in the body paragraphs remember to support your claim(s) outlined in the thesis. For instance, if one of your points says the city and the country are different in terms of transportation, be sure the topic sentence of one body paragraph presents a similar statement. In addition, spend equal time on each subtopic in each body paragraph, and one way to develop organized body paragraphs is to focus on one topic before moving to the next one so that the paragraph support is split 50/50. In other words, using the example above, you would explain the transportation options in the city in full, and then, you would detail the types of contrasting transportation in the country. End each body paragraph with a strong concluding sentence that synthesizes that paragraphs discussions.
The conclusion should sum up the specific supporting points as well as your overall assessment of why these points are important. Consider what kinds of interesting or new conclusions you can draw from your comparison. In other words, your essay must reveal why your comparison is important. A well-developed paragraph often contains a minimum of five sentences. Note that any of the main sections below labeled with Roman Numerals (I, II, III, IV) could be more than just a single paragraph.
Point-by-Point
I. Introduction     A. Thesis     B. Additional information to introduce your topic and gain the readers attention
II. Supporting point 1     A. Topic 1     B. Topic 2
III. Supporting point 2     A. Topic 1     B. Topic 2
IV. Supporting point 3    A. Topic 1     B. Topic 2
V. Supporting point 4 or Additional point    A. Topic 1     B. Topic 2
VI. Conclusion     A. Reiterate your thesis (but do not simply restate it from the introduction)    B. Give your overall assessmentthe so what factorabout your topic. For instance, is one topic better than the other for some reason? Is one topic misunderstood?
Subject-by-Subject
I. Introduction     A. Thesis     B. Additional information to introduce your topic and gain the readers attention
II. Topic 1     A. Supporting point 1     B. Supporting point 2     C. Supporting point 3     D. Supporting point 4 or Additional point
III. Topic 2     A. Supporting point 1     B. Supporting point 2     C. Supporting point 3     D. Supporting point 4 or Additional point
V. Conclusion     A. Reiterate your thesis (but do not simply restate it from the introduction)    B. Give your overall assessmentthe so what factorabout your topic. For instance, is one topic better than the other for some reason? Is one topic misunderstood?
Heres an example of how you might organize using these methods for an essay about cats versus dogs as pets (remember, this topic is not one of the options for this essay).
Point-by-Point
I. Introduction     A. Thesis: While cats and dogs are both clear winners when it comes to pet choices, these animals are vastly different when it comes to noise level, exercise needs, and cleanliness.
II. Subtopic 1: Noise level     A. Topic 1: Cats are quiet    B. Topic 2: Dogs can be noisy
III. Subtopic 2: Exercise    A. Topic 1: Cats do not have to be walked     B. Topic 2: Dogs require exercise
IV. Subtopic 3: Cleanliness     A. Topic 1: Cats groom themselves     B. Topic 2: Dogs need to be bathed
V. Conclusion
Subject-by-Subject
I. Introduction     A. Thesis: While cats and dogs are both clear winners when it comes to pet choices, these animals are vastly different when it comes to noise level, exercise needs, and cleanliness.
II. Topic 1: Cats     A. Subtopic 1: Noise level     B. Subtopic 2: Exercise     C. Subtopic 3: Cleanliness
III. Topic 2: Dogs     A. Subtopic 1: Noise level     B. Subtopic 2: Exercise     C. Subtopic 3: Cleanliness
IV. Conclusion
Format Requirements:
Remember to apply the concepts you’re learning in the course, including elements of grammar, punctuation, thesis development, and other skills.
Length: This assignment should be at least 500 words.
Sources: You need a bare minimum of two credible sources for this assignment.
Header: Include a header in the upper left-hand corner of your writing assignment with the following information:

Your      first and last name
Course      Title (Composition I)
Assignment      name (Comparison and Contrast)
Current      Date

Page Layout:

MLA      style documentation (please see the tutorial in the course topic)
Last      name and page number in upper-right corner of each page
Double-spacing      throughout
Title,      centered after heading
Standard      font (Times New Roman or Calibri)
1″      margins on all sides
Save      the file as .docx or .doc format

Fordham University Psychology Development Discussion

Book: Book: QUESTION 11.Which group of psychologists is known to approach their research with questions about what is working instead of what is not working?industrialorganizational psychologistsB. clinical psychologistsdevelopmental psychologistsvocational psychologists0.5 points QUESTION 21.What task differentiates positive youth developmentalists from resilience researchers?Positive youth developmentalists design and conduct programs based on resilience research.Resilience researchers use the empirical data for creating resilience programs.Resilience researchers have oversight of the development of programs related to their work.Positive youth developmentalists develop research on resilience and related constructs.0.5 points QUESTION 31.Although scholars agree on what needs to be present for a person to be considered resilient, what debate is currently taking place?the universality of protective factorsthe definition of protective factorsthe existence of resilient adultsthe ability to study resilience0.5 points QUESTION 41.Which of the following is something that resilience researchers look out for when examining a childs postthreat functioning?a return to normal functioningsustained friendshipsdevelopment of new coping strategiesphysiological signs of stress0.5 points QUESTION 51.What major force is often ignored in the conceptualization of resilience outcomes?number of childhood risk factorsfamilyculturesocioeconomic status0.5 points QUESTION 61.What is important about having awareness of unconscious or conscious stereotypes while conducting resilience research?Understanding whether stereotypes are unconscious or conscious can help with determining who should be conducting research.Awareness of stereotypes can allow for researchers to further investigate those specific assumptions.The stereotypes can lead to asking less questions that allow groups to show their true strengths.If the groups being researched are aware of the stereotypes, then their behaviors can become unpredictable.0.5 points QUESTION 71.Which term is used for meeting the social, educational, cultural, and occupational expectations of society?internal adjustmentexternal adaptationinternal regulationexternal modification0.5 points QUESTION 81.Which two primary characteristics accounted for the resiliency of at-risk children in the Werner and Smith study involving children born on the island of Kauai?an outgoing disposition and several sources of supporta wealthy family member and several sources of supporta positive outlook and a wealthy family membera healthy lifestyle and a parent who was home during the day0.5 points QUESTION 91.In the study of children on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, what factor affected one third of children who were considered as at-risk for academic and social problems?onset of neurodevelopmental disordersdevelopment of intellectual disabilitiesability to access educational resources outside of schooldeficits in family support and home environments0.5 points QUESTION 101.People do best in life when developing coping skills during ______.the beginning of their careerchildhood, particularly the first 10 yearsearly adulthood, when they become independentthe stages that they need the most care from others0.5 points QUESTION 111.What is something that a person who has low self-awareness can do to build resilience?Ask others to give advice on what the person should do.Ignore negative traits or circumstances to avoid the need to build resilience.Observe their friends who have high self-awareness.Learn to recognize their own strengths.0.5 points QUESTION 121.Which of the following is an outcome targeted by positive youth development programs?rewarding bondingeffective critical thinking skillsgreater occupational successincreased cultural awareness0.5 points QUESTION 131.African-American and Mexican youth have shown better self-esteem and academic performance, respectively, due to ______.decreased conflict within communitiesstrong religiositygreater multi-cultural competencea strong ethnic identity0.5 points QUESTION 141.What do the authors imply that slogans aimed at empowering women can result in?Women may feel empowered by the slogans depending on which ethnic groups are represented in the messages.Young women may view the slogans as patronizing gestures.Men may perceive the slogans as slights against their competence.Women may feel as though their failures cannot be attributed to the systems of the world.0.5 points QUESTION 151.What unintended consequence can occur from articles that attempt to be helpful toward populations that are struggling?Over-emphasis on the success of struggling groups can take away from their issues that need to be addressed.There can be too much attention toward these struggling groups, making it hard to find mutually agreed-upon decisions.There might be stigmatization or the creation of deficit models that make recovery difficult.Struggling groups can feel patronized from receiving help from outside of their group.0.5 points QUESTION 161.Within the Chickering model, what is the primary developmental goal for college students?developing mature interpersonal relationshipsdevelopmental competencemoving through autonomy toward interdependencemanaging emotions0.5 points QUESTION 171.Which of the following is the best example of someone undergoing the task of developing an identity?A person becomes more engaged with their career and coworkers.A person starts to build a broader social circle.A person passes down meaningful information about life to others.A person begins to follow their own political stances instead of their parents stance.0.5 points QUESTION 181.According to the MacArthur study of successful aging, what are the three components of successful aging?avoiding disease, contributing to the next generation, and remaining financially independentavoiding disease, engaging with life, and maintaining functioningengaging with life, contributing to the next generation, and avoiding dementiaengaging with life, maintaining functioning, and remaining financially independent0.5 points QUESTION 191.Which of the following has been shown to be a secondary theme linked to successful aging?positive experiences as a childhigher levels of educationpolitical stancesnumber of family members0.5 points QUESTION 201.What might the studies on MacArthur studies and Valiant study indicate about successful aging?People tend to age successfully if they are born in eastern countries.Transcendence is key to successful aging and is seen across cultures.Living around multiple family members is an underlying factor in successful aging.Successful aging may be due to having positive emotional experiences in early life.

Answer the questions based on the following scenario

Answer the questions based on the following scenario. Please make sure to look at the point values for each question and answer completely and thoroughly to obtain the full points. Your pathophysiology book and slides on HF and your pharm and adult health textbooks are excellent resources. Please be sure to use the adult health textbook for the material and only go outside of the book for additional support. This is for you as a professional to go deep, so DO NOT use WebMD or similar websites (Mayo Clinic, etc)–they are not websites for professional information, but are written for the lay person to understand and have their questions answered. Make sure to include citations and references.
Mrs. G is an 83 y/o female admitted with worsening heart failure. She was getting increasingly fatigued and “gets winded just walking out to the mailbox to get her mail. She also is crying because her rings do not fit and she is waking up at night with trouble breathing. Sometime she forgets to take her medicine and she has had a poor appetite, and sometimes eats a little toast and has some milk for dinner.
Admission labs are
Sodium 138
Chloride 102
Potassium 2.9
Glucose 93
She has an EKG that shows Normal Sinus Rhythm at 72
The doctor has reordered her home meds listed below
Digoxin 0.25 mg po every morning
Lasix 40 mg po every morning
Metoprolol XL 25 mg po daily
The nurse assesses the patient:
Dyspnea with exertion and needs HOB elevated to be able to breath while in the bed.
Has 2 plus pitting edema in feet, ankles, and lower legs
Says not eating because feels full all the time
VS T 97.7, Apical heart rate is 64, RR is 22, Pulse Oximetry is 92% on room air.
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Mrs. G is an 83 y/o female admitted with worsening heart failure. She has experienced increasing fatigue and “gets winded just walking out to the mailbox to get her mail.” She also is crying because her rings do not fit and she is waking up at night with trouble breathing. Sometime she forgets to take her medicine and she has had a poor appetite, and sometimes just eats a little toast and milk for dinner.
Admission labs are
Sodium 138
Chloride 102
Potassium 2.9
Glucose 93
She has an EKG that shows Normal Sinus Rhythm at 72
The doctor has reordered her home meds listed below
Digoxin 0.25 mg po every morning
Lasix 40 mg po every morning
Metoprolol XL 25 mg po daily
The nurse assesses the patient:
Dyspnea with exertion and needs HOB elevated to be able to breath while in the bed.
Has 2 plus pitting edema in feet, ankles, and lower legs
Says not eating because feels full all the time
VS T 97.7, Apical heart rate is 64, RR is 22, Pulse Oximetry is 92% on room air.
The nurse is going to call the doctor. Review all of the above information and identify 3 additional assessments the nurse will want to perform before calling the doctor and give the rationale for each. (This is for 3 points, so make sure to include enough information to justify 3 points)
NO POINTS WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE CITATIONS/REFERENCES
question 1 you must include weight, CV and respiratory assessment, how long she has the symptoms
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Identify a priority patient problem (you are not required to write a nursing diagnosis) and at least 3 interventions (that address that priority problem) the nurse should institute at this time
This patient problem should discuss a potentially serious physiological problem for the patient based on the above assessment and the nursing interventions must be specific to the problem. Keep in mind this case study is about heart failure, so use your book to look at what the authors of the textbook see as priorities in heart failure.
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The nurse is concerned about the lab work and the current medication list. You need to explain why the nurse is concerned.
Question is worth a total of 6 points
How and why is each prescribed medication being used in the treatment of heart failure. (how do they work and why are they being given for heart failure) 1 point each
Digoxin
Metoprolol
Lasix
Explain which medication the nurse is concerned about giving and why (1 point).
Explain what lab work is concerning and what the nurse is going to ask for from the doctor (1 point).
What drug class might have been used in place/instead of digoxin and why would that drug be chosen (1 point)?
You must explain why each drug listed is being used specifically for heart failure–not a generic answer, but why are they being used here and how do they work.
For the last question, what could be the patient be taking instead of digoxin, long term. Do NOT put an IV medication, this is not what the patient will go home with. Basically, do you know what medication is recommended for the treatment of heart failure.
NO POINTS WITHOUT APPROPRIATE CITATIONS/REFERENCES
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question 3 you include ACEI/ARBs, low potassium,lasix,digoxin, and metopprolol decrease 02 demand

Research report #1: data breach

Research Report #1: Data Breach Incident Analysis and Report
Scenario
Padgett-Beale Inc.s (PBI) insurance company, CyberOne Business and Casualty Insurance Ltd, sent an audit team to review the companys security policies, processes, and plans. The auditors found that the majority of PBIs operating units did not have specific plans in place to address data breaches and, in general, the company was deemed not ready to effectively prevent and/or respond to a major data breach. The insurance company has indicated that it will not renew PBIs cyber insurance policy if PBI does not address this deficiency by putting an effective data breach response policy and plan in place. PBIs executive leadership team has established an internal task force to address these problems and close the gaps because they know that the company cannot afford to have its cyber insurance policy cancelled.
Unfortunately, due to the sensitivity of the issues, no management interns will be allowed to shadow the task force members as they work on this high priority initiative. The Chief of Staff (CoS), however, is not one to let a good learning opportunity go to waste especially for the management interns. Your assignment from the CoS is to review a set of news articles, legal opinions, and court documents for multiple data breaches that affected a competitor, Wyndham Worldwide. After you have done so, the CoS has asked that you write a research report that can be shared with middle managers and senior staff to help them understand the problems and issues arising from the insurance companys findings and the court case against Wyndham Worldwide.
Research
1. Read / Review the readings for Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4.
2. Research the types of insurance coverage that apply to data breaches. Pay attention to the security measures required by the insurance companies before they will grant coverage (underwriting requirements) and provisions for technical support from the insurer in the event of a breach. Here are three resources to help you get started.
a. https://www.aba.com/Tools/Function/Documents/2016Cyber-Insurance-Buying-Guide_FINAL.pdf (see page 4)
b. https://www.travelers.com/cyber-insurance
c. https://wsandco.com/cyber-liability/cyber-basics/
3. Read / Review at least 3 of the following documents about the Wyndham Hotels data breach and liability lawsuits.
a. https://hotellaw.jmbm.com/ftc-v-wyndham-what-every-hotel-owner-needs-to-know-about-data-security-after-the-wyndham-case.html
b. https://hotellaw.jmbm.com/files/2015/08/FTC-v-Wyndham-Worldwide-3rd-Circuit-opinion-8-24-15.pdf
c. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2015/12/wyndham-settles-ftc-charges-it-unfairly-placed-consumers-payment
d. https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=4e7666a0-72b6-413b-b444-62d07426a71c
e. https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=86006108-0b85-4357-a0d6-a73d97d9ecbd (pay close attention to the final paragraph!)
f. https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=68f8a12e-a5c8-4aff-8934-c7d667ab4394 (best practice recommendations!!!)
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4. Find and review at least one additional resource on your own that provides information about data breaches and/or best practices for preventing and responding to such incidents.
5. Using all of your readings, identify at least 5 best practices that you can recommend to Padgett-Beales leadership team as it works to improve its data breach response policy and plans.
Write
Write a three to five page report using your research. At a minimum, your report must include the following:
1. An introduction or overview of the problem (cyber insurance companys audit findings regarding the companys lack of readiness to respond to data breaches). This introduction should be suitable for an executive audience and should explain what cyber insurance is and why the company needs it.
2. An analysis section in which you discuss the following:
a. Specific types of data involved in the Wyndham Worldwide data breaches and the harm
b. Findings of the court regarding actions Wyndham should have taken
c. Findings of the courts regarding liability and penalties assessed against Wyndham
3. A review of best practices which includes 5 or more specific recommendations that should be implemented as part of Padgett-Beales updated data breach response policy and plans. Your review should identify and discuss at least one best practice for each of the following areas: people, processes, policies and technologies. (This means that one of the four areas will have two recommendations for a total of 5.)
4. A closing section (summary) in which you summarize the issues and your recommendations for policies, processes, and/or technologies that Padgett-Beale, Inc. should implement.
Submit For Grading
Submit your research paper in MS Word format (.docx or .doc file) using the Research Report #1 Assignment in your assignment folder. (Attach your file to the assignment entry.)
Additional Information
1. To save you time, a set of appropriate resources / reference materials has been included as part of this assignment. You must incorporate at least five of these resources into your final deliverable. You must also include one resource that you found on your own.
2. Your research report should use standard terms and definitions for cybersecurity. See Course Content > Cybersecurity Concepts for recommended resources.
3. Your research report should be professional in appearance with consistent use of fonts, font sizes, margins, etc. You should use headings to organize your paper. The CSIA program recommends that you follow standard APA formatting since this will give you a document that meets the professional appearance requirements. APA formatting guidelines and examples are found under Course Resources > APA Resources. An APA template file (MS Word format) has also been provided for your use.
4. You are expected to write grammatically correct English in every assignment that you submit for grading. Do not turn in any work without (a) using spell check, (b) using grammar check, (c) verifying that your punctuation is correct and (d) reviewing your work for correct word usage and correctly structured sentences and paragraphs.
5. You are expected to credit your sources using in-text citations and reference list entries. Both your citations and your reference list entries must follow a consistent citation style (APA, MLA, etc.).

Solving a business problem | Human Resource Management homework help

Create an 810 slide PowerPoint presentation that defines a business problem, explains how the problem affects an organization, and describes possible solutions. Recommend the best solution for the problem and organization, and justify the recommendation. The ability to effectively solve complex business problems is critical to sustaining organizational quality, essential to achieving strategic goals (Deutsch, 2013). Van Aken, Berends, and Van Der Bijthe (2012, p. xiv) note that in solving business problems the “focus is on designing what can be, or what should be, in order to improve the performance of a specific business system on one or more criteria.”
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 1: Explain the underlying principles of successful business.

Explain how a business problem affects an organization
Explain how a solution to a business problem will result in increased sustainability.

Competency 3: Solve business problems using critical and creative thinking.

Describe solutions to a business problem.
Explain the advantages and limitations of solutions to a business problem.
Recommend a solution to a business problem.
Support a recommended solution to a business problem with relevant evidence.

Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for the field of business.

Write in a well organized, clear, and succinct manner.

Reference
Deutsch, C. (2013). The seeking solutions approach: Solving challenging business problems with local open innovation. Retrieved from http://timreview.ca/article/664
van Aken, J., Berends, H., & van der Bij, H. (2012). Problem solving in organizations: A methodological handbook for business and management students (2nd ed.). Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press.
Preparation
Begin your preparation work for this assessment by selecting a business-related topic. This can be a business topic you would like to research to gain new insight that will be helpful to you in your current work environment, or it might simply be a business topic you are interested in. Some examples of business topics include:

Workplace diversity.
Management techniques.
Globalization.
Marketing trends.
Change management.

As you choose your topic, think about how knowing more about that topic will improve your career or advance your organization’s mission. Selecting an appropriate topic will enable you to develop a sound argument that is supported by expert knowledge.
Once you have your topic, think about a problem or challenge associated with that topic. For example, if your topic is workplace diversity, the associated problem might be the challenge faced by organizations in creating a productive, healthy, and supportive work environment.
Next, research your topic and problem. Locate 37 reputable resources on the topic. The resources you choose will help you to define the focus of your research and writing. For example, if your topic is workplace diversity and your problem is how organizations can create a productive and supportive work environment, your research may lead you to focus on how company policies can influence the work environment. Your research should also help you develop possible solutions to the problem.
Now, suppose the topic and problem you have selected are also primary concerns for your organization’s leadership. You have been asked to research the topic and problem and prepare a presentation for the executive board that includes your evaluation of the problem and your recommendation for a solution.
Requirements
Develop a PowerPoint presentation on the business topic and problem you selected. Use the notes feature of each slide to expand your bullet points and reference your resources. PowerPoint presentations generally shouldn’t have sentences such as a white paper or plan would, but instead should have bullet points that are organized and clearly convey the intent of the presentation. You should still follow APA rules for attributing sources that support your analysis and conclusions.
Your presentation should include one or more slides covering each of the following areas, and you could use slide titles more explicitly related to your chosen topic than are shown below. A template with this structure is provided in Resources for you to use to create your presentation if desired.

Title slide.
Introduction (optional).
The Problem.

Define the business problem.

How the Problem Affects an Organization.

Explain how the business problem affects an organization and consider the consequences of not solving the problem.?

Possible Solutions.

Describe solutions to the business problem, and explain how each is relevant to the organization.

Advantages and Limitations of Possible Solutions.

Explain the advantages and limitations of solutions to the business problem, including aspects of costs, efficiencies, and effectiveness.