provide a conceptual and operational definition of a construct you might measure for your intended research or quantitative example for this course.
In thisassignment, you are being asked to research how other researchers have defined and operationalized constructs. You will research three constructs selected from a given list. Conduct scholarly research that has been published within the past five years that measures three constructs selected from the list of constructs provided. Rather than present a traditional paper, organize the document by your selected constructs. Provide a conceptual definition.Feel free to use direct quotes from the research article. Include appropriate APA style format. Then provide an operational definition that includes a measurement for the variable, and explain the level of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio) that is generated.List of Constructs. Select three constructs from the following list.Cognitive dissonanceCustomer delightEmployee productivityJob satisfactionLeadership styleOrganizational commitmentOrganizational CultureSelf-Concept Once this is completed, provide a conceptual and operational definition of a construct you might measure for your intended research or quantitative example for this course. Your full assignment response will include four constructs in total.
As an FNP, Discuss your position on managing chronic pain in light of the opioid crisis and federal and state regulations to reduce opioid overuse.
Nurse Practitioners are faced with a duty to reduce suffering and improve quality of life for patients who live with chronic pain. Historically in the U.S., pharmacological treatment with opioids has been a mainstay of chronic pain management. Access to non-pharmacological therapies has been limited due to lack of health care resources and insurance coverage (Dasgupta, Beletsky, & Ciccarone, 2018). Despite the decrease in opioid prescribing, the rate of opioid overdose in the U.S. continues to climb and increased by 38% from 2012 to 2015 (CDC, 2017). The President has declared the opioid crisis a national Public Health Emergency under federal law.1. As an FNP, Discuss your position on managing chronic pain in light of the opioid crisis and federal and state regulations to reduce opioid overuse.2. Identify the prescriptive authority granted by the state of Northern Virginia where intend to seek licensure, in regard to controlled substances.Document this assignment in 2 pages word document, include 3 references published in las 5 years.
develop a job description, including, duties, tasks, and responsibilities, and the knowledge, skills, abilities and other competencies(KSAOs) required for success in the job
.Part 1: Choose a job held by a member of your group or a company of your choice and design a recruitment strategy, this report asks that you:develop a job description, including, duties, tasks, and responsibilities, and the knowledge, skills, abilities and other competencies(KSAOs) required for success in the jobdevelop an objective, non-discriminatory recruitment process in order to generate a pool of qualified candidatesdevelop an objective selection process to determine the most appropriate candidate for the jobPlease refer: The course text, chapter 4 and 6, refer to Recruitment and Selection Notebook 6.2, Elements of a Recruitment and Staffing Action Plan, and Figure 6.1, Recruitment as Part of the HR Planning ProcessAssignment Details: (The report portion should be 4 to7 pages in length, single side, double-spaced (excluding supplemental pages, e.g., cover page, table of contents
What is one challenge facing interns generally (or you specifically) that can impact successful performance?
Context: An internship might convert into full-time employment (in which case, you might think of your internship as a 10-month job interview). You dont prove yourself by getting the internship; you prove yourself by how you perform! The internship might also provide a critical opportunity to learn what you are good at and what you want in a full-time job, or just as critically, what you dont want. Regardless of whether your internship is offering you a position or is even a place you want to work, you need to leave this opportunity with a strong recommendation, a more robust portfolio, and an expanded network.Post: (Due date on syllabus)Examine three of the assigned resources from the list below. Begin with PowerPoint: Starting Strong on Your Internship. Make sure to read the speaker notes! Then, choose two of the following texts to read/watch:Create an initial discussion post in which you answer the following questions, referring to at least one specific source in your post. All sources should be integrated following APA guidelines.What is one challenge facing interns generally (or you specifically) that can impact successful performance? Why do you think interns struggle with this specific challenge? How are you working to avoid or overcome this problem and be as successful as possible in your internship? (Please be specific in sharing your strategy).Response: (Due date on the syllabus)Read your classmates initial discussion posts. Choose one post that resonates with you.Respond to your chosen post. In your response, answer the following questions:Why does the challenge raised in this post resonate with you? Have you experienced similar issues?How do the resources you have explored speak about this challenge or suggest methods to overcome it? Please refer to at least one specific source and discuss the connection.What do you think about the writers approach to managing this internship challenge and performing successfully at their internship? What additional advice would you offer this writer?
Evaluate the Japanese criminal justice system and compare it to the United States.
The Japanese Criminal Justice SystemReview Chapter 10 in the textbook and analyze Japanese policing, the court structure and trial process, and corrections. Evaluate the Japanese criminal justice system and compare it to the United States. Evaluate Japanese policing and investigative agencies. Were there any areas of the Japanese processes that you thought were better in Japan than the United States? Why or why not?Your initial post should be at least 400 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.Required ResourcesTextReichel, P. L. (2018). Comparative criminal justice systems: A topical approach (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.Chapter 10: Japan: Examples of Effectiveness and BorrowingWeb PageChartsBin. (2011). Legal systems of the world(Links to an external site.). Retrieved from http://chartsbin.com/view/aq2This website provides a map of the world and separates the countries into five legal systems: civil law, common law, customary law, Muslim law, and mixed law systems.Accessibility Statement does not exist.Privacy Policy(Links to an external site.)Recommended ResourcesArticleUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (2016). Compiling and comparing international crime statistics(Links to an external site.). Retrieved from http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/Compiling-and-comparing-International-Crime-Statistics.htmlThis page describes the process for analyzing and gathering international crimes. There are several options for topics related to this course on the left hand side of this page.
Provide your opinion regarding the value of this theory or model. What weak points do you perceive?
For this discussion find an article, video segment, or another type of source in whicha developmental theory is discussed, evaluated, demonstrated, etc. In your main post, you need to identify the source in an APA style reference or link. Summarize the main points and how thetheory or modelis explained and how it fits into the developmental theory category. Provideyour opinion regarding the value of thistheory or model. What weak points do you perceive? An example would be something like a youtube presentation evaluating and explaining a developmental perspectiveor an article/study by a criminologist.Submit the main post, with a heading. Your main post should be substantive and 500-word minimum. Be clear and concise.Add References
Distinguish between a group and a team.
Full description attached in docs:Research paper that analyzes methods used to ethically manage teams and groups within organizations. In your research paper, be sure to include the following elements:Distinguish between a group and a team.Discuss ethical decision-making in team leadership that promotes social responsibility.Discuss leadership styles and traits that are effective for successful management of groups and teams.Include a discussion on any aspect of leadership covered in the course that was of particular interest to you. All topics do not need to be included; yet, followership, ethics, leadership styles, multicultural leadership, and conflicts of interest are all topics that have been studied, and any one (or more) that you found particularly interesting could be incorporated into the discussion.Your research paper should be a minimum of three pages in length, not including the title and references pages. Utilize the CSU Online Library to locate a minimum of three sources to use as references that support your research paper. All sources used must be cited and referenced according to APA guidelines.Be sure to include the rubric elements from the guidelines below.Your introduction should engage the reader and clearly present the thesis and a summary of the main points to clarify your point of view.The review of the literature should present a critical analysis and synthesis of the existing research.The discussion should reveal insightful analysis of research.A summary should be present that reviews or summarizes key points and provides a smooth transition between sections.The writing should be clear and concise with proper sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation, and it should be free from spelling errors.The number of academically credible sources should meet the requirements and should be properly cited, per APA standards.
Explain how the policy is addressed at the federal, state, and local levels.
In practice, social workers engage with many programs drawn from federal polices to serve their clients. Those policies then have state or local variations that affect program deliveryRefer to the Policy Research Starter in the Learning Resources. These resources provide a start for finding information on the policies for this Quick Guide. However, you may need to do additional research.Refer to the Social Welfare Policy: Search Tips site listed in the Learning Resources for tips on finding additional information. Also note that reputable non-profits and other organizations, some of which you will find throughout the Learning Resources in this course, can be good sources.Explore these policies: (Social Security Act, Economic Opportunity Act, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act), Then briefly:Explain how the policy is addressed at the federal, state, and local levels.What programs were developed from this policy?Reflect on how the policy affects or may affect your community, geographic area, or potential clients.Then, address this unique prompt for this weeks Quick Guide:Identify one opportunity for change for one of the policies.Policy Resources:Office of Family Assistance. (1996). TANF-ACF-PA-1997-01(Guidance concerning maintenance of effort, definition Assistance and other provisions in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996). U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/policy-guidance/tanf-acf-pa-1997-01-guidance-concerning-maintenance-effort-definitionHHS.gov. (n.d.). Programs that use the poverty guidelines as a part of eligibility determination. https://www.hhs.gov/answers/hhs-administrative/what-programs-use-the-poverty-guidelines/index.html
what are some similarities between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
In a minimum of150words,using scholarly material and proper citationsin a discussion format, what are some similarities between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Your initial discussion board response must reflect at least threereference sources: your textbook and other scholarly materials (i.e., journal articles, magazines, newspaper articles, webpage, dictionaries, thesauruses, or encyclopedias.), APA formatted paragraphs with in-text citations, and an APA formatted reference list to receive full credit.References must be material withinfive years of the date of this class.Do not submit any material without an authors name or the original published date of the material. No author or dates (n.d.) material is acceptable. Also, no book information from other textbooks is acceptable as a reference source.Additionally, in a minimum of150words,provide at least two peer reviews (75words per peer review)to receive fullcredit.I encourage scholarly references as a part of your review, but not necessary.If you are unfamiliar with the APA citation and format style, review the APA style information and APA Sample Discussion and Assignmentfolders under Course Information > Course Resources for guidance.
Which are the three most CRITICAL ISSUES of THIS article? Please explain why?
Please read the following Harvard Business Review Article:.Blue Ocean Strategyby W. Chan Kim and Renee MauborgneOCTOBER 2004Please, answer for your INITIAL posting and discuss the following questions:1. Detailed Comprehensive Summary for THISarticle. Your Detailed Comprehensive Summary for THIS article post should be no less of 1,400 words.2. Which are the three mostCRITICAL ISSUESofTHISarticle? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail For EACH Critical Issue please post at least two strong comprehensive paragraphs3. Which are the three most relevantLESSONS LEARNEDofTHISarticle? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail For EACH Lesson Learned please post at least two strong comprehensive paragraphs4. Which are the three most importantBEST PRACTICESofTHISarticle? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail For EACH Best Practice please post at least two strong comprehensive paragraphs5. How can you relateTHISarticle with theTOPICS COVEREDin class? Please explain, analyze, and discuss in great detail 6. Do you see any alignment of the concepts described inTHISarticle with the class concepts reviewed in class? Which are those alignments and misalignments? Why? Please explain, analyze, and discuss in great detail
