Week 4 – Discussion 1

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Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

Herzberg’s Two-Factor   Theory

Herzberg’s two-factor theory speaks to issues relevant in both employee compensation and benefits as it discusses why people choose a workplace, as well as what keeps employees satisfied and committed to their work.  For more information on Herzberg’s two-factor theory, see the Frederick Herzberg motivational theory (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. 

Imagine that you are an HR manager in a contemporary firm and answer the following: Who are you trying to recruit to work for you (i.e.,      your audience)?   What sort of compensation and benefits package would      you ensure is in place to recruit the best candidates for the      position? 

Your initial post should include at least one scholarly source and one popular source to support your response. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR FORMATTING

Assignment 4 PADM 5302 Spring, 2020 Dr. Neubauer Study the following CAFR report. http://gfoa.net/cafr/COA2012/OnawaIA.pdf Also study this explanation of what a CAFR is. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comprehensive_annual… Also study this information about Onawa, Iowa, including population data. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onawa,_Iowa 1. Who prepared the CAFR for Onawa, Iowa? ____________________________________ 2. The report was prepared following what accounting principles? ____________________________________ 3. Who audited the report? ____________________________________ 4. What issue did the auditor report regarding inventory? ____________________________________ 5. What issue regarding the water system revenue bond did the auditor report? ____________________________________ 6. According to the organization chart, who does the electrical foreman report to? ____________________________________ 7. Who was City Administrator when this report was completed in 2012? ____________________________________ 8. What was the population of Onawa, Iowa as per the 2010 Census? _____________________________________ 9. According to the table on page 15 of the CAFR, what was the value of total assets as of 2012? _____________________________________ 10. According to the table on page 16 of the CAFR, what was the revenue received through Property Taxes in 2012? _____________________________________ 11. According to the table on page 17 of the CAFR, what were the expenses for “Culture and Recreation” in 2012? _____________________________________ 12. According to the table on page 19 of the CAFR, what were the three business-type activities of the city of Onawa? _____________________________________ 13. According the information on page 20, what was the state of debt administration? _____________________________________ 14. According to the statement of net assets on page 22, what was the value of total net assets (Governmental Activities) as of June 30, 2012? _____________________________________ 15. On page 28, taxes are shown to be $697,195 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. Using the population figure from the 2010 Census, calculate total taxes per person (realizing that the Census includes children). __________________________________

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Final Paper

Your Final Paper should include a problem statement or description of the social problem you have selected, a discussion of the scope and consequences of the problem, and an assessment of society’s responses to the problem (including public policies and other less formal responses). Papers should also present a clearly reasoned alternative that is supported by scholarly research.

While the following example can be modified to suit your needs, using this outline as a guide will likely result in a high quality final paper: TitleDescribe the social problem.Explain why this problem qualifies as a social problem.Indicate the sociological theory or theories that may explain this social problem.Discuss the individual and social implications of this problem. Your discussion of implications should be supported by accurate research data.Summarize what social science experts have to say about this social problem. Are their conclusions methodologically sound?Explain what we, as a society, have done about this problem, considering public policies and other less formal responses.Explain how well societal efforts to solve the social problem are working.Describe an alternative.Discuss why the alternative is, or can be, an effective response to the problem. Remember to consider negative consequences of the alternative response.Conclude with reflections and thoughts about your chosen social problem.References

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper: Must be five to seven double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.