Examine the executive branch of your state government, identify two agencies to merge, and then explain your rationale.
Week 8 – Assignment: Signature Assignment: Design and Facilitate the Development of New Statewide Program Initiatives
Instructions
As a state government employee and coordinator, you are tasked with consolidating state resources in an effort to reduce cost across various state government programs. Write a paper explaining your efforts to consolidate resources in the state where you currently reside. Be sure your paper includes the following:
Examine the executive branch of your state government, identify two agencies to merge, and then explain your rationale.
Consider the two agencies that merged, and then identify the roles you would assign to each executive leader.
Determine who would be in charge of the newly merged agency.
Identify a new name for the merged agency.
Determine if you would eliminate any role or area of responsibility.
Assess whether there would be a reduction in the workforce.
Create a policy memorandum for presentation to the legislative and judicial branches of your state regarding your intended changes.
Recommend a timeline for implementation.
Length: 12-15 pages, not including title and reference pages
References: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly resources.
Your presentation should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
Dilger, R. J. (2018). Federal grants to state and local governments: A historical perspective on contemporary issues. Congressional Research…
Huh, K., Ivey, A., & Kitson, D. (2018). Using data to improve policy decisions: Insights to help governments address complex problems
Weinstein-Tull, J. (2018). State Bureaucratic Undermining. University of Chicago Law Review, 85(5), 1083–1137
Qing Miao, Yilin Hou, & Abrigo, M. (2018). Measuring the financial shocks of natural disasters: A panel study of U.S. States. National Tax Journal
Implications of cost of capital and capital budgeting
In considering what we have learned thus far regarding the importance of determining the cost of capital as well using capital budgeting tools, explain why it is important to understand that capital budgeting is subject to the validity of the forecasted data. Additionally, explain whether this reduces the reliability of these types of tools. Are there any other alternatives, or are these tools some of the most reliable that currently exist?
According to Black Elk, what atrocities took place at Wounded Knee?
Please to read properly. 1. You will read the information that is provided below in the link. 2. You will answer the following questions, in 200 words. (Paragraph form). 3. After I post your answer, the other student’s answers will appear and you will respond to their answer in paragraph form in 100 words. Your response should address why you agree/disagree with their posting.
Here are the questions:
- According to Black Elk, what atrocities took place at Wounded Knee? How did President Harrison describe these atrocities?
- Whom did Black Elk blame for the Wounded Knee Massacre? Whom did Harrison blame?
- According to President Harrison, what was the future of Native Americans? How did Black Elk’s vision of the future compare to Harrison’s vision?
- Relate this atrocity to the history of Native Americans in the late 19th century.
http://wwphs.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_10640642/File/bugge/Chapter%2017/nativeamericans.PDF
Define critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
Define critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Discuss what critical thinking in nursing practice entails and explain why it is important. Discuss the role of critical thinking and evidence-based practice as they relate to patient outcomes.
( Using 200-300 words APA format with at least two references. Sources must be published within the last 5 years. There should be a mix between research and your reflections. Add critical thinking in the posts along with research. Apply the material in a substantial way. )
Explain pci compliance to the database administrator at a large
In 500 words or more, explain PCI compliance to the database administrator at a large retailer. Consider the consequences for non-compliance.
Cite your sources. Do not copy. Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format.
Reply to two classmates’ posting in a paragraph of at least five sentences by asking questions, reflecting on your own experience, challenging assumptions, pointing out something new you learned, offering suggestions.
Societal changes have led to a change in the nature of initiation rites associated with transition into adulthood.
Societal changes have led to a change in the nature of initiation rites associated with transition into adulthood. Are young adults better off today as a result of the changes? What are some initiation rites that you experienced and did they help or hinder your transition into adulthood? If you do not wish to share a personal experience, identify a rite of passage and discuss its impact on the transition into adulthood.
Management Orientation Program Proposal
Management Orientation Program Proposal
You have the opportunity to create a proposal to present to the leadership team for the orientation of new nurse managers. This project will include the creation of an orientation using leadership and management topics that will be selected to support the nurse manager as he or she transitions into the new role. This project will compile specific topics, resources and facilitators to support a new nurse manager as they get acclimated to the organization or unit. APA citations expected.
Your proposal should include:
- Introductory and concluding remarks
- Identify 8 specific topics to support the new nurse manager
- Learning objectives for the lesson(s)
- Rationale for including each topic with a synthesis of professional literature
- Recommendation of internal and or external materials for each topic
- Recommendation of a facilitator for each topic
- Rationale listing why the materials and facilitator(s) are the most appropriate choice for that topic
- Two or more scholarly resources to support the rationales
Support your discussion and opinions with facts, relevant examples from personal nursing practice.
All submissions must have a minimum of two scholarly references to support your work.
Examples of work to show mastery:
- 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation – APA format
Imagine that you serve as a supervisor in a nonsectarian social services agency that provides social and counseling services
COMMON ASSIGNMENT
This assignment will require students to demonstrate their ability to practice from a nonjudgmental stance with individuals, families, groups, and communities in addressing both personal and professional boundaries. Required reading for this assignment is Chapter 5 in the Social Work Skills Workbook (Cournoyer, 8th edition).
1. Answer 3 questions based on the required reading and the scenario below related to practicing from a non-judgmental approach. (3 pages)
Imagine that you serve as a supervisor in a nonsectarian social services agency that provides social and counseling services to families and children of all kinds and compositions. One of the professionals you supervise is a relatively young social worker who has worked in the agency for just a few weeks. During one of your early supervisory meetings, you begin to discuss a case that you plan to assign to her. The case involves a lesbian couple who recently migrated to your community. They want professional help to accomplish two goals: First, they want to get married. They want to know if gay marriage is legal in this state and, if it is not, how and where they can go to become legally married couple. Second, they hope to have a child – preferably through artificial insemination or,
if that fails, through adoption. They would like help in discussing these issues and making plans to accomplish these goals. As you describe the case, the young social worker says, “I’m sorry, I am a religious person who believes that homosexuality is a sin and gay marriage is simply wrong.”
Questions:
As the young social worker’s supervisor,
a) What would you identify as the ethical issues in this situation?
b) What would you advise her to consider?
c) What would you suggest that she do?
Economists talk about saving and investing as two separate steps.
Economists talk about saving and investing as two separate steps. After an individual has saved some money, it’s time to decide on investments.
Describe an investment that you or someone else could make. What are the advantages of this investment? What are the disadvantages? What types of information would you review or who would you consult to help inform your decision about this investment?
Example of an investment: Deciding to enroll in your employer’s 401K plan.
Why did Toyota wait so long to publically acknowledge and replace the faulty accelerator pedals?
Toyota is an extremely successful automaker that has built a reputation for quality by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and long-term relationships with employees, vendors, customers, and other-key stakeholders. With such a strong organizational culture, how did the company reach a point in which it was criticized for not sharing enough information about the unintended acceleration problems that were documented in the form of complaints as far back as March 3, 2004? Six years later in 2010, Toyota paid a steep price for initially ignoring or not proactively dealing with the acceleration problem; it conducted a massive recall of more than 8 million vehicles to fix the faulty gas pedals. Not only did the company’s reputation take a large hit, but U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood slapped a $16.4 million fine against the automaker. Many people were upset with Toyota’s handling of the crisis and apparent lack of transparent communication about the extent and cause of the problem. For some time after complaints of unintended acceleration were filed with authorities and the company, Toyota maintained that the cause of the acceleration was poorly fitting floor mats. It took until January 2010 for the company to make the decision to replace the faulty accelerator pedals. Toyota’s organizational culture may be partly to blame for the ill will that was created over the handling of the faulty accelerators problem. First, Toyota’s culture of keeping potentially negative information locked tightly within the firm is at odds with what many organizations do during a crisis in the U.S. For example, the leaders of Johnson & Johnson made it a point to communicate with the public major developments regarding the cyanide-laced Tylenol capsule tamperings in 1982. Second, Toyota’s leadership may be too insulated to allow it full or timely access to negative information. This problem may be due to the fact that Toyota has a formal, hierarchical organizational structure that prevents negative information from reaching the top. Will Toyota rebound and regain its global prominence as a top quality automaker? Some experts suggest that the company will eventually work through and resolve these accelerator-related problems. However, another question remains: Will the company also attempt to modify its culture so that it can handle future crises in a more open and timely manner?
QUESTIONS FOR ANALYSIS
1. Why did Toyota wait so long to publically acknowledge and replace the faulty accelerator pedals?
2. Changing a culture from one that rewards secrecy to one that is more transparent (especially in a crisis) appears to be difficult. Why?
3. If you were the president of the Toyota Motor Corporation, how would you have handled the unintended acceleration problems? Explain.
Please do it in essay format, at lease 2 pages long, don’t repeat question and don’t plagiarize
