identify if the methodology used was qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-methods approach.
- Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry. Keep in mind that the clinical issue you identify for your research will stay the same for the entire course.
- Based on the clinical issue of interest and using keywords related to the clinical issue of interest, search at least four different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four relevant peer-reviewed articles related to your clinical issue of interest. You should not be using systematic reviews for this assignment, select original research articles.
- Review the results of your peer-reviewed research and reflect on the process of using an unfiltered database to search for peer-reviewed research.
- Reflect on the types of research methodologies contained in the four relevant peer-reviewed articles you selected.
Part 1: Identifying Research Methodologies
After reading each of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected, use the Matrix Worksheet template to analyze the methodologies applied in each of the four peer-reviewed articles. Your analysis should include the following:
- The full citation of each peer-reviewed article in APA format.
- A brief (1-paragraph) statement explaining why you chose this peer-reviewed article and/or how it relates to your clinical issue of interest, including a brief explanation of the ethics of research related to your clinical issue of interest.
- A brief (1-2 paragraph) description of the aims of the research of each peer-reviewed article.
- A brief (1-2 paragraph) description of the research methodology used. Be sure to identify if the methodology used was qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-methods approach. Be specific.
- A brief (1- to 2-paragraph) description of the strengths of each of the research methodologies used, including reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles you selected.
Post an analysis of the sociocultural risk factors contributing to a rise in eating disorders in both men and women in a variety of racial and ethnic groups.
Post an analysis of the sociocultural risk factors contributing to a rise in eating disorders in both men and women in a variety of racial and ethnic groups. Include in your analysis an explanation of the factors that present the most risk for these groups, as well as your thoughts about why there has been an increase in and “spread” of these disorders. Be sure to justify your response with citations from the Learning Resources as well as at least one outside resource. Finally, given your new understanding regarding the development of eating disorders, comment on whether you think it is possible to develop a comprehensive sociocultural risk factor model and why (refer to Chapter 2, “Models of Abnormality”).
What kinds of diversity do you believe strengthens a group or organization? Why?
The value of diversity in groups and society is continually debated. Its benefits and challenges are many, particularly in the workplace where increased awareness of diversity issues has changed the nature of organizations.
Answer the following questions in your discussion post:
1. What kinds of diversity do you believe strengthens a group or organization? Why?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a diverse work team?
Describe skills needed to be successful in the desired role.
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As the director of learning and development, you have been tasked with creating a career development program for the senior sales team of your organization. You currently support five individuals on the senior sales team. Each team member has aspirations of becoming either a senior sales manager, sales director, or vice president of sales. None of the team members have any experience in leading a team, but they show some potential for management. Choose one of the roles above (i.e., senior sales manager, sales director, or vice president of sales), and create a PowerPoint presentation outlining a career development program for the employee. In your PowerPoint, please include the elements below.
Describe skills needed to be successful in the desired role.
Discuss three to four training and developmental interventions needed to gain the skills to be successful in the desired role, and provide a timeframe of completion for each intervention. For example, a job rotation program should be completed in 60 to 90 days, and an apprenticeship should be completed in 2 years.
Explain the outcomes of each developmental intervention. For example, “Through this job rotation exercise, you will be able to effectively manage a virtual team.”
Your presentation must be at least 10 slides in length, not counting the title and reference slides. You are required to use at least one outside source and to utilize the notes section within PowerPoint. Within the notes section, include additional explanations for each slide. As you create your presentation, keep in mind that you are presenting for executives at your organization. All sources used, including the required unit resources, must be cited and referenced according to APA guidelines.
Discuss the benefits of positive organizational behavior and climates.
Instructions
In Chapter 7 of the textbook, Kinicki (2021) explores the importance of positive organizational behavior. Using what you learned from Chapter 7 and from at least one additional scholarly source, write a blog post on how to effectively promote positivity in public organizations and how this can be used to motivate and enhance performance. Address the elements listed below in your blog.
Discuss the benefits of positive organizational behavior and climates.
Recommend three ways to build positivity in an organization.
Connect positivity with motivating performance.
There are two essentials to good blogging. First, remember that a blog should be conversational and be an extension of your own thoughts and opinions—not merely a list of facts. (Although, of course, you should use evidence from outside sources to support your thoughts.) Your post should have a topic, have a purpose of presenting your point of view, and indicate an openness to dialogue by inviting comments. Since this class is your audience, you can assume a basic understanding of administration topics and concepts. Be creative, while still meeting the blog’s content requirements listed above.
Second, responding to those who comment will foster dialogue. After your initial blog post, you must provide at least one comment to another student’s blog. You should be sure to respond to everyone who comments on your blog. It is best to post your initial entry early so that you have time to respond and can receive full credit.
This assignment utilizes the Discussion Board feature within Blackboard, which will allow you to include text, images, links, multimedia, mash-ups, and attachments to your blog entry.
Your blog post should be a minimum of 500 words in length; you must also comment on at least one other student’s post, and your comment should be a minimum of 100 words in length. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment.
Note: I will upload a student blog when one is post.
What evidence from the literature supports the techniques demonstrated?
ANALYZING GROUP TECHNIQUES
Group therapy can alleviate feelings of isolation and foster a supportive and collaborative environment for sharing difficult feelings in order to facilitate healing. For many people, being part of a group that has a shared understanding of a struggle provides a unique opportunity to gain understanding of their own experiences.
As you examine one of the group therapy demonstrations from this week’s Learning Resources, consider the role and efficacy of the leader and the reasons that specific therapeutic techniques were selected.
To prepare:
⦁ Select one of the group therapy video demonstrations from this week’s required media Learning Resources.
THIS THE VIDEO YOU WILL USE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Dzus8WGqA
THE ASSIGNMENT
In a 3- to 4-page paper, identify the video you selected and address the following:
⦁ What group therapy techniques were demonstrated? How well do you believe these techniques were demonstrated?
⦁ What evidence from the literature supports the techniques demonstrated?
⦁ What did you notice that the therapist did well?
⦁ Explain something that you would have handled differently.
⦁ What is an insight that you gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy?
⦁ Now imagine you are leading your own group session. How would you go about handling a difficult situation with a disruptive group member? How would you elicit participation in your group? What would you anticipate finding in the different phases of group therapy? What do you see as the benefits and challenges of group therapy?
⦁ Support your reasoning with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources, and explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.
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Write a simulated news conference essay that includes the following components: an introduction and description of your crisis
CCM_E5
Simulated News Conference
Imagine yourself in the role of city manager, CEO, or spokesperson during a crisis situation. Write a simulated news conference essay that includes the following components:
an introduction and description of your crisis, including the stage of the crisis at which the press conference is taking place;
a description of what type of relationship you would want to have with certain types of media at this point and what you could do to establish that relationship;
a summary of how you will conduct a press conference, including what types of media will attend, who will manage the start and finish of the conference, and who will be the designated spokesperson; and
three trick questions that the reporters may ask in this particular situation; provide your planned answers to these trick questions.
Research sources to support your ideas. Your essay should be a minimum of three-pages in APA format. You must include a minimum of two sources, at least one source from the CSU Online Library.
Why is it important to consider cultural dimensions when developing training for today’s workforce?
T&D_J5
Reflect on what you feel are the two main cultural influences to consider in training and development. Why is it important to consider cultural dimensions when developing training for today’s workforce?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
What are the stages of a corporation’s life cycle?
SMBP_E6
For this essay, use the same company you previously used, and analyze how the company has implemented a corporate strategy or a future policy rollout. Consider strategy development, and the implementation phase. In your essay, address the following questions.
What are the stages of a corporation’s life cycle? How can a corporation’s life cycle be extended? What stage is your company in?
What is strategy implementation? What questions must strategy makers consider to begin the implementation process?
It is important to assess the strategy-culture compatibility when implementing a new strategy. Do you think that culture follows strategy, or does strategy follow culture? In your response, use your company to illustrate your points. Justify your answer.
What is Six Sigma? Why would a company want to implement it?
Your essay should be two to three pages in length, double-spaced, and in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. The title and reference pages do not count towards the minimum page length. To complete this assignment, a minimum of two reputable sources must be used, cited, and referenced. At least one reference must come from the CSU Online Library. Use APA style guidelines.
How could a leader use the theory to impact both employee performance and organizational performance?
Complete the following:
Motivation is an important tool for leveraging employee and organizational performance; motivation determines how intently an employee will work to meet organizational goals. Many theories of motivation are focused on individual needs. Is it important to focus on an employee’s unique needs? What motivational theory could a leader use to motivate high performance in followers? How could a leader use the theory to impact both employee performance and organizational performance?
