Practical connections paper
At University, it is a priority that students are provided with strong educational programs and courses that allow them to be servant-leaders in their disciplines and communities, linking research with practice and knowledge with ethical decision-making. This assignment is a written assignment where students will demonstrate how this course research has connected and put into practice within their own career.
Assignment: Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements: Use of proper APA formatting and citations. Use the readings from this class as sources for your paper. Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course. Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment. You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.
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Work – Team lead (Software developer in Blockchain tech related)
Course taken this semester – HR Management & Blockchain / Blockchain Implementation.
Summarize the child protective services by outlining and describing its key components
Write an in-depth response to each of the prompts numbered below. Number your response with the question. Each response needs to be at least four sentences in length. Refer to “Writing Rubric” (in the Getting Started Module and the syllabus) for content and grammar guidelines. If you research information outside of the textbook, document your reference after the cited information. Upload your file into the dropbox folder.
After reading Chapter 7, “Child Welfare: Working with Children and Their Families”, the Web sites entitled “Tennessee Department of Children Services” on the Readings page, and “Child Abuse Statistics” on the Resources page, and watched the videos,”Life As A Case Manager”, and “ReMoved”; write an in-depth response to each question.
- From the textbook reading, summarize the child protective services by outlining and describing its key components; specifically addressing; foster care, permanency planning, and family preservation. You may refer also to the link provided under Resources entitled “Child Protective Services; A Guide for Case Workers”.
- Order the steps involved in the intervention process for working with children and families explaining each step.
- State the 3 key social work values/ethics that are identified in the text as primary in working with children and families. Explain what the social worker’s key role is for each one.
- Summarize the critical issues noted in the textbook facing children and families and cite at least 2 statistics on current numbers of children abused and neglected. Go to the Resource section under Activities and click on the link provided for Child Abuse Statistics for statistical findings. Highlight some key points that you did not know before.
- Watch the video entitled; “Life As A Case Manager”and “Being a Caseworker”. Highlight and describe the significant aspects stated by the case managers in working for child protection services and what are the main skills needed in doing this job.
- Watch the video entitled: “ReMoved”. Write about the specific dynamics you observed in the video and key behaviors seen from the child removed. Identify the difference between what the child sees and what case workers see in these situations. Name some ways case workers could make removal much more positive and less stressful for children.
In a well-organized paper identify an organized crime entity we have researched
In a well-organized paper identify an organized crime entity we have researched (or you are interested in) during the semester. Write a comprehensive assessment of the group; explain the history, origin, areas of operation, important individuals, and key practices (business operations). Consider the following throughout the paper: 1) Identify key cases or major legal efforts to thwart the group operations. 2) Explain any identified links between legitimate businesses and the organization you select. 3) Identify any uncovered connections between political parties or individuals and the organization you select. 4) Discuss financial connections or links to out of country financial institutions (evidence of money laundering or structuring). 5) Explore possible connections between bona fide (identified) terrorist groups and the organization you select.
Writing an indirect and direct memos
§ 1000 word minimum, over 4 different documents (3 memos + 1 explanation essay)
§ USE at least 1 indirect and 1 direct means of organization
§ Needs to be a series of 3 memos to Johnson and McKinney employees/customers. Your memos should cater to specific audiences (i.e. general staff, management, security, custodial, customers.), and a significant part of your grade will be determined by how effectively you reach that specific audience. Each of the three memos should look distinct from the other two memos (avoid the temptation to copy/paste portions of the memos).
§ The 4th document will be a one-page explanation of the different ethical/organizational choices you made in order to create these memos. I want you to consider 4 main areas: 1)How you chose to phrase this sensitive issue 2)What ethical issues did you need to consider 3) What organizational/formatting techniques did you consider, and why did you settle on what you ended up using 4) What did you do to address the specific needs of each audience.
§ DOES NOT need to have a visual, but you can include if you feel it will be effective
§ Should address a professional audience
§ Should look and feel like a professional memo
Assignment: group processes and stages of formation
The Assignment
In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:
- Explain the group’s processes and stage of formation.
- Explain curative factors that occurred in the group. Include how these factors might impact client progress.
- Explain intragroup conflict that occurred and recommend strategies for managing the conflict. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature
Lee is considering buying one of two newly-issued bonds
Lee is considering buying one of two newly-issued bonds. Bond A is a twenty-year, 7.5% coupon bond that is non -callable. Bond B is a twenty year, 8.25% bond that is callable after two years. Both bonds are comparable in all other aspects. Lee plans on holding his bond to maturity. What should Lee do if he feels that interest rates are going to decline by 2% in the near future and then remain relatively stable thereafter?
You have been hired as part of the networking team at UMUC.
You have been hired as part of the networking team at UMUC. After completing orientation and training in your first week, your manager calls you into a meeting to discuss your first project.
The university has recently leased a building in Adelphi, Maryland. The building will house some offices, classrooms, a library, and computer labs. Security is very important for UMUC, as the university must protect students’ and employees’ data, as well as any intellectual property that UMUC has on its servers and computers. As a result, IT management would like to take the time to review some proposals on how best to move forward. As a network engineer, you have been asked to prepare a network proposal on how to set up a secure network infrastructure in this new building to support university operations.
After speaking to your manager, you are excited about the project, but you realize you will have a busy schedule. As you write your proposal, you will also have to prepare for the Network+ Certification exam. One of the conditions of your employment at this company is that you obtain this certification within 60 days of being hired. You will have to manage your time wisely, because you will have to take a practice certification test just as you are completing your final project.
In this learning demonstration, you will use the TestOut Network Pro (LabSim) to learn about the different types of networks and how to configure them. These activities will prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam. In order to identify your strengths and weaknesses, you will first complete the Network+ Certification Practice exam. The practice exam is designed to assess your preparedness for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Then, during the course of the next eight weeks, as you step through each set of activities in LabSim, you will also be drafting sections of your design proposal.
Use the results of the certification practice exam you took at the beginning of the class to help guide you on which areas within LabSim you should pay closer attention to. You must complete all online labs in LabSim; these are the activities with the computer mouse icon. Some of the other areas in LabSim are optional. You can complete any or all of those if you feel you need to learn more about the topics at hand.
To get started, follow the steps below.
OVERVIEWyou will provide detailed network design proposal. Your task is to design the network for this new building with the following criteria:· Student-accessed computers should be on separate network from the staff-accessed computers. Computers for public use should be on a separate network.· There must be a minimum of 40 Mbps Internet connection, with a backup line capable of at least 20Mbps. Cable, DSL, or FIOS should not be used for primary Internet service.· The network should use physical cable, not wireless. But do provide wireless access in the Student Lobby area (second-floor hallway). Set the maximum simultaneous wireless users to 254.· The network has been assigned the 10.11.12.0/23 network address for all computers and devicesYour proposal should have three major sections:1. Physical Network Design2. Network Addressing3. Network Services Design
To learn how you will be assessed on this assignment, please take a moment to review the rubric. The final deliverable should adhere to the following criteria:
· Include at least five scholarly references.
· Use IEEE-style citation.
· Use correct network terminology.
· The use of diagrams is encouraged.
Use this template as a guide while creating your final deliverable.
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In this section, address each of the following.
1. Define the topology that will be used.
2. Select the appropriate network media.
3. Select the appropriate network connecting devices, including network security devices.
4. Select the appropriate computer systems to use to support the network design.
5. Determine a physical layout of the computers on the floor plan, along with the network wires (network wiring diagram).
6. Provide justifications for each element of your network design (numbers 1–4 above)
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In this section, address each of the following.
1. Define the subnets (based on rooms, floor, department, or other criteria).
2. For each subnet, explain which devices/groups/users/rooms will be on this subnet, define the network address, subnet mask, and available IP addresses to be used by computers or devices.
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In this section, address each of the following.
1. Identify network services needed.
2. List additional servers or network devices needed to implement the network.
3. List network security measures to be implemented.
4. Justify the need for the network services, security measures, and devices you’ve selected.
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6. Building Details
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The 50-year-old, two-story building has the following layout:
Building dimensions: Length: 240 Feet, Width: 95 Feet, Height: 30 Feet
The building will house six computer labs that will be used for instruction. In the building diagrams above, the labs are labeled Classroom #1, Classroom #2, and Classroom #4 on the first floor and Classroom #1, Classroom #2, and Classroom #5 on the second floor; each computer lab will have a closet. Each lab will have 32 computers: 30 student computers, 1 instructor computer, and 1 server in the closet for instructional use.
In addition, there will be a Student Computer Lab that will provide computer access to students to do their homework. There will be 50 computers in this lab and a server in the closet. To allow students access to library resources, the library will also have 10 computers for students and 5 computers for library staff.
Finally, there are various offices in the building. Each of these offices will have one computer for staff use, with the exception of the admissions office, which will have five computers. There will be two server rooms, one on the first floor and one on the second floor.
Organizational Behavior Principles
300-500 words APA 6 format, in-text citation, Use at least two (2) scholarly references to substantiate your work. Please provide a copy of all references used.
Assignment Detail:
Employee job satisfaction depends on many factors, including communication techniques and the organizational culture within an organization. A manager in a large organization has a reputation for being unapproachable and rarely communicates with their team. Their management approach is, “If you need to know, then I’ll tell you.”
- What impact would the manager’s communication style have on the team?
- How would the manager’s communication style affect your own job satisfaction?
- What kinds of communication techniques could the manager use to be a more inspiring leader?
Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy
Many of us can think of leaders we have come to admire, be they historical figures, pillars of the industry we work in, or leaders we know personally. The leadership of individuals such as Abraham Lincoln and Margaret Thatcher has been studied and discussed repeatedly. However, you may have interacted with leaders you feel demonstrated equally competent leadership without ever having a book written about their approaches.
What makes great leaders great? Every leader is different, of course, but one area of commonality is the leadership philosophy that great leaders develop and practice. A leadership philosophy is basically an attitude held by leaders that acts as a guiding principle for their behavior. While formal theories on leadership continue to evolve over time, great leaders seem to adhere to an overarching philosophy that steers their actions.
What is your leadership philosophy? In this Assignment, you will explore what guides your own leadership.
To Prepare:
- Identify two to three scholarly resources, in addition to this Module’s readings, that evaluate the impact of leadership behaviors in creating healthy work environments.
- Reflect on the leadership behaviors presented in the three resources that you selected for review.
- Reflect on your results of the CliftonStrengths Assessment, and consider how the results relate to your leadership traits.
- Download your Signature Theme Report to submit for this Assignment.
The Assignment (3 pages):
Personal Leadership Philosophies
Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy that reflects what you think are characteristics of a good leader. Use the scholarly resources on leadership you selected to support your philosophy statement. Your personal leadership philosophy should include the following:
- A description of your core values.
- A personal mission/vision statement.
- An analysis of your CliftonStrengths Assessment summarizing the results of your profile
- A description of two key behaviors that you wish to strengthen.
- A development plan that explains how you plan to improve upon the two key behaviors you selected and an explanation of how you plan to achieve your personal vision. Be specific and provide examples.
- Be sure to incorporate your colleagues’ feedback on your CliftonStrengths Assessment from this Module’s Discussion 2.
- Note: Be sure to attach your Signature Theme Report to your Assignment submission
The exam consists of 15 short answer questions
The exam consists of 15 short answer questions. Some questions ask for a definition of a concept while others ask for application and/or analysis. Please answer each of the following questions in paragraph form with the question numbers labeled and submit the exam.
Questions
- How does a football game reflect a symbolic reality? How is this reality communicated and what are some of the symbols?
- What is socialization? How does this concept relate to the nature/nurture debate?
- Define “rules of denial” and give an empirical example of this concept from your own interactions.
- What is emotion work or management?
- What is the difference between surface and deep acting?
- Select one of the articles that address feeling rules. What is the emotion and what is the feeling norm? How is the feeling rule learned?
- What does it mean to say bodies are “disciplined”?
- What are gendered bodily practices and how are these practices learned?
- How is emotional management a part of gender identity? What role does emotion work play in the maintenance differences and inequalities between men and women? Provide a specific example to support your position.
- What is an example of culture shaping your own bodily experience? How are cultural meaning inscribed onto the body in your example?
- Describe the ways in which individuals have control over bodily practices, but are also limited in the freedom of expression. Explain how this paradox connects to the commodification of culture.
- What is the “I” and “Me”? What is the generalized other?
- What does it mean to say the self is social? What theoretical perspective does this statement represent?
- Explain the “model minority stereotype” and describe how this cultural value impacted the identity development of the Cambodian American students.
- According to Gubrium and Holstein, how do new forms of interaction and community building impact the social construction of the self?
