Develop a DR Plan related to a specific organization as identified in your BIA.
Develop a DR Plan related to a specific organization as identified in your BIA. Must be at least 4 pages using APA format with appropriate references. Will provide copy of BIA
Describe the process and the level of difficulty/comfort you found in doing this Assignment.
Assignment: Assessing Group Process 4: Group Project GoalsAs a clinical social worker, evaluating the effectiveness of clinical strategies is an expectation of the NASW Code of Ethics (2017). Sometimes, clinical strategies and techniques that are effective in one setting may not work in another situation. It is important to understand what works and what doesnt.Also, self-assessment is an integral part of becoming a clinical social worker.Describe the strategy (assigned in Week 7) you implemented in your Group Project.Describe the process and the level of difficulty/comfort you found in doing this Assignment.Explain how this strategy may or may not have empowered or supported the group.Describe the progress of the group in completing the project/goal.At this point, the literature review and the advantages and disadvantages should be complete.Group Process Assignments should integrate course concepts related to group process. Assignments should demonstrate critical thought when applying course material to your group experience. Support ideas in your Assignment with APA citations from this weeks required resourcesBy Day 7Submit your Assignment (23 pgs).Required ReadingsToseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.Chapter 9, Treatment Groups: Foundation Methods (pp. 264-294)Chapter 10, Treatment Groups: Specialized Methods (pp. 295-335)
Define Interpersonal Communication
SPCH 1311Test 3 ReviewChapter 7 Interpersonal CommunicationDefine Interpersonal CommunicationSocial Exchange of Rewards and Costs.Know Relational dialectsWhat is Self-disclosure?Joharri Window (PPT/Notes)Social penetration theoryCommunication privacy management theoryKnow all stages of relationships and what happens in each stageChapter 8 ConflictWhat is Conflict?Conflict Management StrategiesChapter 9 Small Group CommunicationDefine a Small GroupTuckmans Model of Group DevelopmentTypes of Communication NetworksName task roles, social roles, and anti-groupChapter 10 LeadershipDefine LeadershipTypes of PowerKnow Visionary, Charismatic, &Transformative LeadersFour different Leadership StylesName Three primary forces shape a groups decisionsKnow the group problem-solving process includes six steps.Groupthink
Briefly describe Johnsons pricing strategy, also providing background on the company and department store industry.
Module 4 CasePRICING & MARKETING PLAN IMPLEMENTATIONREQUIRED READING/RESOURCESReingold, J., Jones, M., & Kramer, S. (2014). How to fail in business while really, really trying. Fortune, 169 (5), 80.Lublin, J. S., & Mattioli, D. (2013, Apr 09). Penney CEO out, old boss back in. Wall Street Journal (Online). Retrieved from ProQuest.Glazer, E., Lublin, J. S., & Mattioli, D. (2013, Apr 9). Penney backfires on ackman. Wall Street Journal (Online). Retrieved from ProQuest.DInnocenzio, A. (2012, January 27). J.C. Penney slashing prices on all merchandise. USA Today. Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/st Reingold, J. (2012, March 19). Retails new radical. Fortune. Retrieved from http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/03/07/jc-pe Mattioli, D. (2012, January 26). J.C. Penney chief thinks different. Wall Street Journal.Mattioli, D. (2012, January 25). How J.C. Penney was minted. Wall Street Journal.Theres a lot going on at J.C. Penney in recent years. With a new CEO, J.C. Penney, confronted with pressing competition up, down, and sideways in the department store wars, is reinventing itself in terms of merchandising, supply, and pricing strategies. Here we will concentrate only on the pricing aspects of these new directions. However, this is ultimately about positioning; trying to find a space that is responsive to potential customers as well as differentiating the Penney brand from Target, Kohls, Wal-Mart, and Macys.These articles shed additional light on the implications of Penneys new direction:Berfield, S. (2012, May 24), Remaking J.C. Penney Without Coupons. Bloomfield Business Week.Retrieved from http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-05-24/re Girard, K. (2012, March 5). Is J.C. Penneys makeover the future of retailing? Harvard Business School Working Knowledge. Retrieved from http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/6944.htmlHalkias, M. (2011, December 7). J.C. Penney buys stake in Martha Stewarts company. The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved from http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20111207 Timberlake, C., & Townsend, M. (2012, February 28). Macys says Marthas dance card is too full.Business Week. Retrieved from http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-02-28/ma CASE ASSIGNMENTA well-written report should have a brief introduction, headings or subheadings, and a brief concluding comment. Note that you should use some keywords as headings or subheadings such as Johnsons pricing strategy, instead of a sentence or a question. Read and cite article listed above, supplemented with any other articles related to J.C. Penney, and develop a report addressing following issues.Briefly describe Johnsons pricing strategy, also providing background on the company and department store industry.Explain why Johnsons pricing strategy did not work. Support your position in terms of environmental factors such as economy, the competition, and changing consumer behavior.What do you think Johnson could have done better? Take into account J.C. Penneys segmentation, positioning, and branding strategies to explain this issue.Compare J.C. Penneys current pricing strategy and Johnsons pricing strategy, based on your research on the most recent situation of J.C. Penney. How do you think J.C. Penney would perform in the next five years? Take into consideration the relationships between pricing and other aspects of the marketing effort such as a change in merchandising, logo, atmospherics, use of celebrity spokespersons, and so on.ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS REGARDING YOUR REFERENCES AND DEFENSE OF YOUR POSITIONSWrite clearly, simply, and logically. Your paper should be 750-1500 words long, excluding title pages and references, but quality of writing is more important than length. Use double-spaced, black Verdana or Times Roman font in 12 pt. type size.Back up your positions or opinions with references to the required reading found in the Module 1-4 Background reading and Ongoing Useful Resources. In using those references, demonstrate your understanding of the concepts presented. Rather than grading on how much information you find, emphasis will be on the defense of the positions you take on the issues. Also remember that:The why is more important than the what.The defense of your positions on the issues is more important than the positions you take.Do not repeat or quote definitions. Your use of the required reading to support your opinions (that is, contentions or positions) should demonstrate that you understand the concepts presented. Do not include definitions or summaries of the readings or simply describe what the company did. Instead, your responses to the questions should be analytical and should demonstrate that (a) you understand the principles from the background reading and (b) you can apply them to this particular case. Vague, general answers will not earn a good grade.Avoid redundancy and general statements such as All organizations exist to make a profit. Make every sentence count.Paraphrase the facts using your own words and ideas, employing quotes sparingly. Quotes, if absolutely necessary, should rarely exceed five words.When writing an academically oriented paper, you will uncover many facts about the product. If you paraphrase the facts, cite the sources in your text and link those citations to references at the end of the paper.Here are some guidelines on how to conduct information search and build critical thinking skills.Emerald Group Publishing. (n.d.). Searching for information. Retrieved from http://www.emeraldinsight.com/learning/study_skills/skills/searching.htmEmerald Group Publishing. (n.d.). Developing critical thinking. Retrieved from http://www.emeraldinsight.com/learning/study_skills/skills/critical_thinking.htmGuidelines for handling quoted and paraphrased material are found at:Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). Academic writing. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/2/Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). Quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/1/Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). Is it plagiarism yet? Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/02/Your paper consists of arguments in favor of your opinions or positions on the issues addressed by the guidelines; therefore, avoid the following logical fallacies:Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). Logic in argumentative writing. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/659/01/
Post an explanation of how your goals or aspirations may have changed.
Post an explanation of how your goals or aspirations may have changed. Explain how your work might have enhanced them in this course. Explain the level of your sense of responsibility to help others and what that means to you as you continue your professional journey. Explain what resonated most from engaging in this course and why. What most excites you and seems most challenging?
Write a 1-page paper describing the difference between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.
A disaster recovery plan describes scenarios for resuming work quickly and reducing interruptions in the aftermath of a disaster. It is an important part of the business continuity plan and it allows for sufficient IT recovery and the prevention of data loss.Write a 1-page paper describing the difference between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. Your paper should also:Identify why it is important for an organization to have a BCDR plan.Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a cloud provider for disaster recovery computing, as opposed to maintaining your own failover systems.Remember to use proper APA formatting, including citations and references for all resources used.
Discuss how (if at all) this course has changed your perspective on the overall marketing of products (or services).
Part One ReflectionInstructions: As a final required assignment, write a reflection piece pertaining to your experience and observations of the various activities that required your engagement during the course. Utilize the given guidelines below to shape and organize your paper. Maximum length: 2- 3 pages.Discuss how (if at all) this course has changed your perspective on the overall marketing of products (or services). What new insights have you gained? What aspect of the course did you find the most appealing? The least appealing?Do you feel that this course has in any way helped to prepare you for some of the realities of the real world that you will be experiencing or re-experiencing in a relatively short period of time?Suggestion Box: For the benefit of future students and your professor, please outline or discuss at least one idea or suggestion you have for improving this course of study.NOTE: my course name strategic marketing, my major is hospitality concerntration.
identify at least one time in which you have applied the PDSA Improvement Model to a common situation
DIRECTIONSThink about your activities over the past week, identify at least one time in which you have applied the PDSA Improvement Model to a common situation. For this assignment you may use your textbook and the IHI website for your references. (See examples below).Requirements for organization and presentation of each paper: Expected length: two pages, double spaced, Ariel font size 12, one inch margins, Title page (no abstract needed) Use your textbook AND an additional source from the NAU library Summarize your research; do not copy word for word from the book, the internet, or any other source (plagiarism policies will be enforced). Include a reference page at the end of your essay. Properly cite and reference all sources using proper APA format.
Why is it so amazingly long (about 1,400 miles) and why is it considered the largest biologically created structure in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef, an oceanic jewel located in the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia, is the largest system of coral reefs found on Earth. It is a geological feature that is half alive (corals, sponges, shellfish, fish, etc.) and half inanimate (calcium carbonate rocky reefs). How in the world this geologic and biologic feature formed, and how is it continually maintained? Was this Great Barrier Reef always there, since billions of years ago? Why is it so amazingly long (about 1,400 miles) and why is it considered the largest biologically created structure in the world? Why should we humans care about the Great Barrier Reef? Is it dying, or is it still growing? Investigate about the Great Barrier Reef and write an essay about it. The essay must be written entirely in your OWN words. The essay must be at least three paragraphs long, and each paragraph must contain at least five sentences (you can write more than three paragraphs and more than five sentences per paragraph if you wish to do so). If needed, you can quote, but this does not count towards the last tally of number of paragraphs and sentences being required from your OWN writing. Use citations in parenthesis, APA style, if you paraphrase information from other authors. Also, in your assignment use at least three references to investigate about this topic; use APA style and list your three references at the end of your essay
Specify three types of military equipment or arms that are available through the federal government for local law enforcement.
MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENTCOMPETENCIES ADDRESSED IN THIS ASSIGNMENTCompetency 3:Articulate how terrorism impacts policy and operations of law enforcement in America.Competency 5:Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.OVERVIEWDuring your past briefings to Chief Glen Edwards, several in the command staff have mentioned the need in the department for more equipment. Your readings and investigation into the response to terrorism have led you to understand that the federal government has programs where local police agencies can obtain equipment. The chief understands that there are benefits and problems with any choice, so he has asked you to create a presentation for the command staff. He wants it to address the benefits they should expect, as well as the problems this equipment can bring with it.INSTRUCTIONSCreate a PowerPoint presentation for the command staff that includes the following components:Specify three types of military equipment or arms that are available through the federal government for local law enforcement.Contrast two positive and negative results associated with types of military equipment or arms that are available through the federal government for local law enforcement.Describe negative images caused by types of military equipment or arms that are available through the federal government for local law enforcement.Explain why the public may have concerns about the negative images this military equipment or arms may cause (for example, in the perception of the militarization of the police).REQUIREMENTSLength:Include an introduction slide, 8–10 information slides, and a references slide.References:Include 3–4 scholarly references in APA format.You are required to submit your assignment to Turnitin. Once you review your results and make any needed changes, submit your paper for grading.Note:Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing.