Analyze how the company monitors and measures the effectiveness of its sustainability initiatives/projects.

This assessment will build on the previous assessment and continue to analyze the sustainability of the Tesla enterprise. It will need to address the feedback from the previous assessment, provide additional information as described below, and design a sustainability monitoring system. The report is structured as follows:1.Introduction: introduce the business you have chosen. Explain what it does, in which industry(-ies) it operates, where it is located, what is the size of the business, and any special features you think are relevant ).2. Implementation Plan: Describe what information has been collected for this report, how it will be used, and how it will be used (e.g., interviews, site visits, company websites, review websites, industry publications, news articles, academic literature).3. Sustainability in the industry: Describe the sustainability monitoring and assessment in the industry in which the business operates.)4. Business Sustainability: Describe how the triple bottom line of sustainability (i.e., socio-cultural, environmental, and economic) is being used, the industry’s sustainability issues, and how the industry is addressing these issues..5. Specific Area of Sustainability: choose one of the three areas of sustainability (economic, environmental, or socio-cultural) that will be the focus of the rest of the assignment. Explain why this area was chosen. Is it very important to this business or industry? What are the most important areas for improvement for this business?)6.Business Monitoring and Evaluation Systems. Analyze how the company monitors and measures the effectiveness of its sustainability initiatives/projects.7.Recommendations for Corporate Sustainability: provide 1 or 2 recommendations for the company on how to improve its sustainability in the selected dimension. The recommendations must be based on academic or industry literature and relevant examples).8.Cost and challenges 9. Conclusion: Summarize the report. Include reflections on writing the report. What went well, what modifications need to be made to the original method of information collection and analysis, and what more could have been done if more time and resources had been available to complete this task .10. References

What is uniformitarianism? Give evidence, if any, for the support of this view.What is catastrophism? Give evidence, if any, for the support of this view

The second and final paper of the semester is based on the following attachments. Please thoroughly read the attached material. You can organize your paper in whatever way you would like but please be sure to address all of the points/questions, based on the attached articles.If you just look up this information online, without thoroughly reading the attachments, you will not meet the requirement of this assignment. After reading the attached PDF research papers please address the following. Feel free to use any information we covered in class as well as any outside sources if you choose to.When trying to interpret earth’s ancient climate we must rely on the findings and/or the assumptions from the sister field of climatology, namely geology.As an important side note, a portion of the final exam will come from the material presented in the PDF (in addition to lecture) so it’s a good study resource. What information is presented and why is it significant? What’s the argument within the field of geology and are both perspectives being equally portrayed in the education system? Why or why not? What is uniformitarianism? Give evidence, if any, for the support of this view.What is catastrophism? Give evidence, if any, for the support of this view.Can both really be true?What are the implications of this question and why does it matter?Has there been any suppression in the public-policy or scientific community regarding any one of these views as it relates to geology, climatology or any other sciences and why might this be so?

Create a Product Launch Comprehensive Strategy and Professional Reflection to demonstrate proficiency in all areas of operations and project management.

Overview: For the final project, you will create a Product Launch Comprehensive Strategy and Professional Reflection to demonstrate proficiency in all areas of operations and project management. In Milestone Three, you will submit a Financial Assessment and Resource Planning Brief, which will become part of Component 3, due in Module Nine. In the brief, you will begin developing key financial documents. You may need to supplement the case study with additional research on current or past financial statements for the organization. Consider how the new product/service fits into the financial capacity of the organization. Is the new service/product appropriate for the organization’s strategic financial investment? Describe the company valuation and the financial fit of the new product/service. Begin estimating the costs to manufacture or develop the service, the staffing needs, the materials or equipment needed, etc. Next, estimate the planned benefit of the new product/service, making sure to consider the ongoing costs as well as the initial development costs. In the appendix include an initial draft of the financial valuation and justification of the new product/service using a standard approach such as a cost/benefit analysis, return on investment, internal rate of return, net present value, and/or break-even analysis. The instructor will provide feedback on this milestone to better shape your final capstone project.Critical Elements? Economic Fit: Describe how the planned new product or service is a good fit for the organization from a financial perspective. Discuss the economic feasibility of the project.? Operational Costs: Identify the costs surrounding the manufacture of the product or any unique manufacturing or service-related requirements to support the new product or service. This may include leveraging operational tools and techniques to forecast material needs and staffing levels such as inventory turns, holding costs, weeks of supply, economic order quantity, resource plans, or other standard approaches.? Benefits: Estimate the potential benefits of the new product or service, leveraging a standard estimating approach and noting confidence levels.? Cost Justification: Prepare a cost/benefit analysis for the new product or service. You may also leverage other financial justification approaches such as IRR, ROI, or break-even.    

Recall an instance of workplace drama or negativity you’ve observed or experienced. Analyze the manager’s role in the experience and develop specific, behavioral suggestions for ways that same manager could have responded to foster a more positive overall environment.

CREATING A DRAMA-FREE WORKPLACE The ways in which managers deal with—or fail to deal with—drama and negativity in the workplace have far-reaching effects on the overall organizational culture. The average professional spends a significant portion of their lives in the workplace, so it would be sensible to ensure that it is as enjoyable an experience as possible. Although many people “put up with” toxic work environments, they also frequently leave those environments to be treated better. For those who stay, it can be expected that they would be less committed and connected to their job. Instead of thinking of ways to innovate or cut costs, they might spend their mental energy imagining what they will be doing on their next vacation. Leaders who strive to create a drama-free workplace do their part to avoid that outcome.In this Discussion, you will recall an instance of workplace drama or negativity you’ve observed or experienced. You will then analyze the manager’s role in the experience and develop specific, behavioral suggestions for ways that same manager could have responded to foster a more positive overall environment.To prepare for this Discussion:Review the resources from this week focusing on creating a drama-free workplace.Identify an example—from your own experience—either of a workplace that was characterized by drama or negativity, or a singular incident involving drama or negativity that was poorly handled by management.Also consider the role of the manager in the situation. Post an analysis of the role of a manager in influencing workplace culture and formulate some recommended managerial action steps for addressing drama and negativity and improving the workplace culture. Specifically:

What is the current state of the environmental issue? Investigate and describe the current state of your chosen environmental issue. Describe why this topic is worthy of investigating

•Each student will identify an environmental issue to investigate and write a scientific research paper. The investigation will take place in four parts over the course of the rest of this school year. Research Question: What is the current state, the causes, effects and sustainable solutions….(insert your topic of choice)? Topic: Deforrestation Part 1 What is the current state of the environmental issue? Investigate and describe the current state of your chosen environmental issue. Describe why this topic is worthy of investigating3-4 pages (including graphs and pictures) •Investigate and describe the current state of your chosen environmental issue. Describe why this topic is worthy of investigating. Outline the conflict. Why is it important to you? Provide the scientific background information on the issue(s). You are expected to present your findings as a written scientific paper with a complete list of references and citations. You will use the MLA method of citation and referencing. •Images, statistics and descriptions come together to give the reader a complete understanding of what is happening now with regard to your selected environmental issue. •This assignment is a science research paper. Therefore, beyond the introduction, your opinion or how you feel about the issue is of little or no concern to the reader and should not be included in your paper.Part 2 What are the causes of the environmental issue? 3-4 pages (including graphs and pictures) •Investigate and describe the causes of your chosen environmental issue. Your findings will be presented descriptions come together to give the reader a complete understanding of how this environmental issue became a problem. A comprehensive understanding of the problem is to be communicated clearly and completely to the reader utilizing data tables, maps, images, descriptions and explanations.  

Write a word response on What you learnt in this course that will broaden your expertise as a healthcare leader?

Part 1:  Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following question:What did you learn in this course that will broaden your expertise as a healthcare leader? Part 2:Write a reposnd in 150-200 word to the below student feedback.As a healthcare leader, my experience within this class improved my knowledge of healthcare economics and aspects of the healthcare system. Understanding healthcare economics can help in identifying and implementing cost-effective strategies, such as optimizing operational efficiency, negotiating pricing with suppliers, or implementing value-based payment models. Healthcare economics can teach you about the financial viability and long-term sustainability of healthcare organizations in a way that you can understand revenue streams, manage expenses, forecast financial trends, and ensure adequate financial resources in providing quality care. As a healthcare leader managing the Respiratory Care Department through the recent pandemic, supply and demand was essential. Economics helps in understanding the dynamics of supply and demand through factors that influence demand for healthcare services, such as population demographics, healthcare needs, and changes in patient behavior. Value-based care has been one of my favorite strategies focusing on delivering high-quality care while minimizing costs. As a member of the value-based purchasing committee at my organization, I have understood the economic principles behind value-based care, including measuring outcomes, assessing costs, and aligning incentives for providers. My experience within this class has provided a deeper understanding of healthcare economics, which influences various aspects of the healthcare system in which I am employed, including cost, reimbursement, policy, and market dynamics. The knowledge gained from participating in this class has helped me make improved informed decisions, optimize resources, and support the sustainability of the healthcare organizations in which I am employed. Thank you 

Create a severance package for a separated employee in a fictitious company that includes position differences, years of service, actual compensation amounts, and any additional benefits. Explain whether severance pay is taxable and why or why not.

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Completing this activity will help you prepare for the upcoming assignment in Week 7. Consider this a practice assignment and focus on content, not formatting. Your paper should be no more than two pages in length.
For this activity:
· Create a severance package for a separated employee in a fictitious company that includes position differences, years of service, actual compensation amounts, and any additional benefits.
· Explain whether severance pay is taxable and why or why not.
· Create a chart depicting a fair and equitable timeline for the disbursement of the compensation.
· Use Microsoft Word or an equivalent application, such as OpenOffice.
· Cite one or more credible, relevant, and appropriate sources that support the creation of a severance package.
· Consider beginning with your course textbook and sources that can be found in the 

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· For help with research, writing, and citation, access the 

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library guides
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Explore the division of power between the different levels of government and evaluate the benefits of a strong centralized government as opposed to decentralized government which would mean states retained more power and or control.

Tension Between the Layers This week you learned about the multiple vertical layers of government: national, state, county, parish, and municipal. The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution specifically states that the national government only has the powers agreed to by the states; some of those are specifically delegated, some are implied, and others are inherent. The Constitution also clearly identifies those powers that are reserved for the states. This division of power was crafted to provide checks and to balance the power of each of the levels against the others. According to the Article VI of the Constitution, the supremacy clause indicates that states should not be able to write laws that are contrary to national law, which is referred to as the preemption doctrine, but we have seen examples of just that in recent years. Examples include legalizing marijuana in many states and legalizing prostitution in Nevada. Often it comes down to who enforces which law when and where. Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review:“Big Questions” About Intergovernmental Relations and Management: Who Will Address Them?Links to an external site.Contemporary Intergovernmental RelationsLinks to an external site.Federalism in the United States | US Government and Civics | Khan AcademyLinks to an external site.What Is Intergovernmental Relations?Links to an external site.You are also strongly encouraged to review the recommended resources as they may assist you by providing different perspectives and insight into how decisions on land use shape communities. This paper is your opportunity explore the division of power between the different levels of government and evaluate the benefits of a strong centralized government as opposed to decentralized government which would mean states retained more power and or control. In your paper,

Explain the difference between block and categorical grants.Identify how federal grants influence state and local government policy decisions

Buying Policy? In providing financial assistance to the state governments, the federal government has frequently attached “strings” or conditions, dictating policy to state legislatures. For example, all states now require that individuals be at least 21 years of age to drink alcohol; states adopted such rules because federal legislators in Washington condition transportation funds on enacting tougher anti-drinking laws. Consider how these conditions influence state sovereignty. Prior to beginning work on this assignment, Read: Chapters 5 and 6 in Intergovernmental Relations in Transition: Reflections and DirectionsUnfunded Mandates and Fiscal Structure: Empirical Evidence From a Synthetic Control Model.Links to an external site.Intergovernmental Costs of Political Gridlock: Local Government Cash Flow Smoothing During State Budgetary DelaysLinks to an external site.Watch: 2.6 Explain How Block Grants, Categorical Grants and Federal Mandates Are UsedLinks to an external site. Federal Policies Matter to County GovernmentLinks to an external site. Councilmember Jermain Reed Testifies on Unfunded MandateLinks to an external site. Unfunded Mandates: Examining Federally Imposed Burdens on State and Local GovernmentLinks to an external site.The federal government influences state governments in a variety of ways, which include both funded and unfunded mandates as well as through different types of grants. In this paper, you will explore the influence the federal government on the states.In your paper,Explain the difference between funded and unfunded mandates.Identify the impact of funded and unfunded mandates on state and local governments.Explain the difference between block and categorical grants.Identify how federal grants influence state and local government policy decisions.Summarize to what degree you agree or disagree with the federal government attaching polity conditions to the fiscal assistance provided to states.Argue for or against states refusing federal fiscal assistance when national policy goals do not coincide or directly conflict with state goals.

Compare and contrast the Black Box and Structural software testing citing how it is used, advantages, and disadvantages.

External interfaces are especially important during engineering design, integration and test. Using a new subway system as an example, list six types of external interfaces that will require your attention. Explain your answer.  Define the terms “verification” and “validation”.  Give two examples for each type of test and explain how they meet the definition of these terms.  Considering the four methods of verifying requirements as discussed in class – Demonstration, Analysis, Inspection, and Test – describe what method you would use to verify a requirement that stated, “The software shall have no more that 4 failures in 10,000 hours of operation.” Why?  How does a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) contribute to the system design and test planning/execution? What is the customer’s role in the T&E process?  Requirements Management, Configuration Management and Risk Management are core Systems Engineering processes. Explain how Integration and Test activities relate to these core processes at key points in a products life cycle. Give examples.  Describe the differences in objectives and operations between developmental test and evaluation and operational test and evaluation.  Illustrate your points with an example of a lawn tractor  Compare and contrast the Black Box and Structural software testing citing how it is used, advantages, and disadvantages. As the test lead why do you care what type of “box” testing will be used?