Which argument is the most persuasive? Why?
Assignment 2: Stakeholder AnalysisDue Week 5 and worth 225 pointsWrite a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:(Note: Refer to Review Question 7 located at the end of Chapter 3 for criteria 1-3. Select two (2) editorials / essays / columns (by staff or freelance writers) on a current issue of public policy from two (2) different publications (large metropolitan or national newspaper such as Washington Post or the New York Times or national magazines such as Newsweek, Time, and The New Republic.)Visit the online library at http://research.strayer.edu to read these titles.Apply the procedures for argumentation analysis (located in Chapter 8) to display contending positions and underlying assumptions for the content of Review Question 8.Determine which arguments are the most plausible. Provide a rationale for your views.(Note: Refer to Demonstration Exercise 1 located at the end of Chapter 3 for criteria 4-6. Examine Box 3.0 Conducting a Stakeholder Analysis. Choose one of the following policy issues in the U.S.: gun control, illegal drugs, medical insurance fraud, and environmental protection of waterways, job creation, affordable health care, or Medicare.)Apply the procedures for stakeholder analysis to generate a list of at least five to ten (5-10) stakeholders who affect or are affected by problems in the issue area chosen for analysis. (Note: Refer to the textbook for a step-by-step process on stakeholder analysis.)After creating a cumulative frequency distribution from the list, discuss new ideas generated by each stakeholder. (Note: The ideas may be objectives, alternatives, outcomes causes, etc.; ideas should not be duplicates.) Refer to the following video for a reminder on how to calculate cumulative relative frequency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBX9aNdOYDg.Write an analysis of the results of the frequency distribution that answers the following questions: (a) Does the line graph flatten out? (b) If so, after how many stakeholders? (c) What conclusions can be drawn about the policy problems in the issue area?Appropriately incorporate at least four (4) quality sources. A quality source can be either grey literature, such as a news article, or scholarly, such as peer reviewed works. In the case of public administration, government websites are appropriate quality resources. Note: Wikipedia, SparkNotes, and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources. Visit the Strayer University Library at http://research.strayer.edu to conduct research.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.Question 7 at the end of chapter 3 for your review.Select two editorials on a current issue of public policy from newspapers (e.g., The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Economist, Le Monde), news magazine (e.g., Newsweek, The New Republic, National Review, CATO Institute), or websites (e.g., www.aarp.org, www.cap.org). After reading the editorial:Use the procedures for argumentation analysis (Chapter 1) to display information, warrants, backings, objections, and rebuttals for two competing arguments about the issue contained in the editorials.Rate the warrants for each argument and plot them according to their plausibility and importance (Figure 3.16).Which argument is the most persuasive? Why?
write a 35 page paper that researches the concept of wireless security, as well as providing an analysis and comparison of several wireless security technologies currently available.
Wireless networks are much more common now than was true 5 to 10 years ago. There are wireless networks available in coffee shops, airports, and hotels, as well as a variety of other public venues. In addition, many home users now have wireless networks to connect a broad range of devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers within their dwelling. Consider your own use of wireless networks; do you use a smartphone or a tablet? Do your methods of securing your handheld devices differ from any methods that you may use when connecting wirelessly with a computer? Do you use a wireless network at your workplace? If so, what methods are used in your workplace for securing the wireless cloud? Would you suggest any improvements in the wireless security that you use for home and/or work?Based on your research, write a 35 page paper that researches the concept of wireless security, as well as providing an analysis and comparison of several wireless security technologies currently available.
Do you think it is possible for an outsider to accurately discern about the underlying cultural values of an organization by analyzing symbols, ceremonies, dress, or other observable aspects of culture in comparison to an insider with several years of work experience?
Develop discussion post of at least 1000 words by answering questions below. Must support their assertions with scholarly citations in APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Must have scholarly source to answer each question.Each question must have a scholarly source cited in the answer.Submit a thread in response to the following questions: Answer each question separately the way they are listed below.Chapter 10: Do you think it is possible for an outsider to accurately discern about the underlying cultural values of an organization by analyzing symbols, ceremonies, dress, or other observable aspects of culture in comparison to an insider with several years of work experience? Select a percentage (e.g., 10%, 70%, etc.) and explain your reasoning.Chapter 11: A noted organization theorist once said, Pressure for change originates in the environment. Pressure for stability originates within the organization. Do you agree?Chapter 12: If managers frequently use experience and intuition to make complex, non-programmed decisions, how do they apply evidence-based management (which seems to suggest that managers should rely on facts and data)?Chapter 13: In a rapidly changing organization, are decisions more likely to be made using the rational or political model of organization?What biblical implications should be included/addressed?How can/should a biblical worldview be applied?
Discuss (1) ethical challenge of human dignity and/or human rights related to the implementation of evidence-based practice.
-APA STYLE PEER REVIEW ARTICLES (IMPORTANT), ARTICLES MUST BE 5 YEARS OR NEWER AND MUST BE CREDIBLE SOURCE SUCH AS ( CINAHL ) EXAMPLE ATTACHED & VIDEO LINK ATTACHED AT LEAST 1 PAGE LONGASSIGMENT********** Health care organizations are at the core of high quality and patient-centered care which directly impacts how patients perceive and value their care.Discuss (1) ethical challenge of human dignity and/or human rights related to the implementation of evidence-based practice. *************
How might the ways in which we produce, deliver, and pay for care be changed in order to increase access, improve quality, and the cost of healthcare services?
APA format, in-text citation, references include, 1 pageHow might the ways in which we produce, deliver, and pay for care be changed in order to increase access, improve quality, and the cost of healthcare services?dig through the different layers and dimensions of the US healthcare system to be able to see some of the underlying challenges, issues, barriers, and real opportunities that are part of the big picture.So, from that big picture perspective, what would you change about the US healthcare system to make it better? Pick one aspect and support your decision with credible evidence. Provide the decision-making framework you applied to answer this question.
investigate and create a change to the hospitals current procedures in reference to the quality indicator you have chosen.
Nurse executives are responsible for creating and maintaining a culture focused on continuous process improvement. Based on your current organization, identify one quality indicator that is a potential quality and safety concern.You have been tasked by the CEO of the hospital to create a presentation to present to the Board of Directors (BOD) on how you plan to study, investigate and create a change to the hospitals current procedures in reference to the quality indicator you have chosen.Create a 12 slide PowerPoint presentation, including APA-formatted speaker notes.Title slides and reference slides are not included in the 12 slide requirement.For further information on Quality Indicators, please visit the web site for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
explain how those changes would help alignment to the triple bottom line (TBL).
OverviewIn this assignment, you will apply what you have learned about key concepts regarding operations management. You are encouraged to leverage your work and instructor feedback on this assignment in your course project, which is due in Module Seven.ScenarioYou work as the chief supply chain officer at NationaliTeas, a large international corporation that manufacturers and sells tea worldwide. Its mission is to Make the world more awake through rejuvenating and refreshing beverages and sustainable practices that uplift workers, communities, and souls. You have recently hired the companys first project manager and have given them their first project: Revise current workflows related to packaging at one of your tea factories to be more sustainable and more lean. As this is their first project, you will be helping them complete their task.PromptRead through the Project Charter for Workflow Improvement Word Document, then review the Process Workflow for Tea Production Word Documentgraphic. A text-only version is available: Process Workflow for Tea Production Text-Only Version Word Document. Based on these documents, recommend removing a total of four steps from the process flowchart that can help make the process more efficient and sustainable. Explain the implications of the proposed changes, and then help the NationaliTeas team address current items in the Issue Log located in the project charter.Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:Lean Manufacturing: Evaluate the process flowchart to identify steps that do not add value based on the principles of lean manufacturing. Explain why you selected each step.Sustainability: Evaluate the process flowchart and identify steps that should be removed or changed to improve environmental sustainability. Explain why you selected each step.Process Changes: Explain the implications, both positive and negative, of removing or changing the steps from the process flowchart you identified in the previous two bullet points. Also explain how those changes would help alignment to the triple bottom line (TBL).Issue Log: Analyze all entries in the Issue Log from the perspective of a project manager and explain the recommended course of action based on the project charter, noting the impact of the issue on scope, planning communications, and resourcing.Operations Management Techniques: Discuss how operations management techniques, including project management and lean manufacturing, can add value to NationaliTeas.Guidelines for SubmissionSubmit this assignment as a 350- to 500-word Word document. Sources should be cited according to APA style.
Research emerging enterprise network applications and describe 3 that you think are most interesting and briefly explain why you believe this.
Research emerging enterprise network applications and describe 3 that you think are most interesting and briefly explain why you believe this.ASSIGNMENTS IN FULL APA FORMATTING WITH IN-TEXT CITATIONS.You must provide your own response to the main question, plus reply to two (2) other students responses to the question, for a total of three (3) postings for each Discussion Question assignment. All discussion questions must include a minimum of one reference but should include all those used in the development of your response to the discussion question.Initial post: 250 wordsReply to two classmates posts (post 1 and post 2): 150 words each
Choose an Art Museum and tell about its history, location, any controversies the museum has experienced, and list a few of the most famous artworks held within it.
1. GuernicaUsing complete sentences, create a list and describe in detail Picassos Guernica. What is the historical context of this work? Why do you think Picasso chose black & white for this very large oil painting? Why do you think he included text-like markings? It is not mentioned in our book, but what are some ways we might interpret the eye/light bulb-looking symbol at the top near the center of the painting?When using the titles of artwork, please capitalize the first letter of each word and place the entire title in italics.2. The AmericasTurning our sights to the Americas during this time period. In Mexico, the Aztec civilization wasnt conquered by the Spanish until 1521 and the Inka civilization wasnt conquered by the Spanish until 1532. Both cultures are fascinating and both cultures had very distinct styles of art before and during the conquest. Using complete sentences, create a list: Choose either the Inka or Aztec culture and discuss, using specific examples (e.g. names), their artwork. Focus in on one specific type of art such as architecture, sculpture, painting, weaving, ceramics, etc.What life was like as an Incan (Inca Empire) https://youtu.be/mJax6phMeNMIntroduction to the Aztecs (Mexica) https://youtu.be/B8cO1pAHVokWhen using the titles of artwork, please capitalize the first letter of each word and place the entire title in italics.3. If it aint Baroque, dont fix itUsing complete sentences, create a list and define the Baroque style of art. What were its visual characteristics? Name two artists whose works exemplify Baroque art and use their work to help you describe the Baroque stylistic period.4. Modern ArtUsing complete sentences, create a list and explain just what is modern about Modern art? Distinguish the difference between Modern and Contemporary art. Provide two specific examples of Modern art, describe it, and explain why they are modern.5. Bullet Report #2: Art Museum. Write in complete sentences / 10 bullet points of information. No citations needed. Must be typed. Worth 25 points. See a Bullet Report Example.pdfChoose an Art Museum and tell about its history, location, any controversies the museum has experienced, and list a few of the most famous artworks held within it.
Discuss and define what constitutes sexual psychopathology vs. normality in sexual behavior.
Chapter 12Discuss and define what constitutes sexual psychopathology vs. normality in sexual behavior.Chapter 14The DSM 5 has taken the approach of combining a wide variety of brain disorders into one category called neurocognitive disorders. Discuss one of the neurocognitive disorders. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new category as opposed to having separate categories for various brain disorders.
