Looking Back and The Future of HLS

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Part One:

Be sure to read the assigned readings for this unit before attempting to answer this question.

According the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Web site Whole Community, whole community is an approach to emergency management that reinforces the fact that FEMA is only one part of the nation’s emergency management team; that all of the resources that the collective team in preparing for must be leveraged, protecting against, responding to, recovering from and mitigating against all hazards; and that collectively, homeland security (HLS) professionals must meet the needs of the entire community in each of these areas. This larger collective emergency management team includes not only FEMA and its partners at the federal level, but also local, tribal, state, and territorial partners; nongovernmental organizations such as faith-based, nonprofit groups, and private sector industries; and individuals, families, and communities, who continue to be the nation’s most important assets as first responders during a disaster.

You are a staff member for a company that has been identified as a national critical infrastructure (CI) site. You are pulling together a disaster response plan for the company. Your boss looks at your outline and says, “This looks pretty good, but aren’t there a bunch of resources available in our local community besides all the government help we already know about? How about adding a list of those resources as well?”

Create a list (2 pages maximum) of such resources, with short explanatory phrases or sentences as necessarily for clarity. This will be become section 9 of the Key Assignment.

Assessment of Community-Level Barriers, health & medical homework help

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For the second written assignment of the course, you will continue in the design of your proposed model program by demonstrating your understanding of your selected population’s challenges, which negatively impact this group’s health and well-being. Based on this week’s research, conduct an assessment of the barriers, limitations, and other distinguishing features, as they exist within your community.

  • Prepare a recap of the model program for your community that you originally shared in the week 2 written assignment. As stated in the Week Two directions, changes to the potential program can be made as you research and develop the focus of the program.
  • Analyze and discuss at least three critical barriers that impact the health and well-being of your chosen group; one must be a micro-level (individual) barrier that is financial, one must be a macro-level (community/state) barrier that relates to access and funding for care, and the third barrier may be one of your choosing.
  • Discuss at least one proposed solution for each barrier. Your solution for the micro barrier must include an analysis of various potential funding options (both independent and integrated). Your solution for the macro barrier must include an analysis of financing resources for health care.
  • Research and analyze the regulatory, legal, ethical, and accreditation requirements and issues for the service(s) offered in your proposed program. Discuss how each will impact the management of the program.

Your assignment should be a minimum of three pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and should include a minimum of three scholarly sources cited according to APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Please note: All assignments in this course are progressive; therefore you should use the same population selected in your Week Two assignment. The Week Two assignment’s contents do not need to be re-submitted with this assignment.

Please write an essay of at least 500 words that addresses the following three related issues. Your essay will be graded on ACCURACY, how thorough you address each of the three questions, spelling grammar and length requirements. Please remember that NO L

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Please write an essay of at least 500 words that addresses the following three related issues. Your essay will be graded on ACCURACY, how thorough you address each of the three questions, spelling grammar and length requirements. Please remember that NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Based on what you have learned about social and economic stratification, how would define poverty?

Using the “War on Poverty” article found in the Week 9 Lesson, how effective has the government been in combating poverty in the United States since the Great Society initiatives of LBJ? How has this initiative hurt or helped people and why- use the research in this article to make your case.

Based on what you have learned about the form and function of our government, is it their responsibility to develop and execute welfare programs? If so why and how should this be accomplished to avoid the ctration of a chronic/generational state of dependency? If not what do you suggest as alternatives?

Human Evolution, history assignment help

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Human Evolution

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Using the von Sivers text, and the documentary Homo Sapiens: The Birth of Humanity
, to engage in the following discussion on the evolution of humans.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzmZjO1RDOQ&t=311s (Links to an external site.)

Identify three specific factors that helped to shape human evolution. What specific qualities help to make us “human?” What are hominids, and how did they differ from modern humans? When and where do modern humans emerge, and what were some characteristics of their lives?

Cite both the textbook and the film. The initial post should be at least 250 words in length. It is due Friday, January 27th. Two peer responses, 100 words or more each, are due by Sunday, January 29th by 11:59 pm.

The ACA: An Appropriate Law for the U.S.?

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In 2010, the Affordable Care Act was approved by Congress and will be
phased in over several years. However, the argument remains as to the
law’s appropriateness in a democratic nation such as the United States.

In a substantial post, you will examine whether the ACA is or is not an
appropriate law for the United States.  You must include critical
information about the law that is currently under debate such as
quality, cost, access, technology, health care system structure, global
effect, rationing, government versus private oversight, and so on. At
least two scholarly sources are required to support your opinion. Please refrain from using news reports on the topic, as these are not scholarly sources.

Information Technology Strategic Plan, accounting homework help

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erm Paper: Information Technology Strategic Plan

Due Week 10 and worth 170 points

Imagine
that a company has recently hired you as a senior business consultant.
The company is seeking to gain better traction with regard to customer
satisfaction and loyalty. The company hired you because of your
expertise with mobile apps, social media, and cloud technology. The
management of the company feels that yearly revenues could top $20
million per year with the infusion of current technology. Currently the
company has revenue of $5 million per year.

Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Write an 3-5 page paper in which you:

  1. Write
    an introductory statement of the company including but not limited to
    the type of the company, the location, the industry in which it
    competes, and the organizational vision and mission that encompasses the
    nature of the company.
  2. Specify the current situation of the company with regard to its technology and security aspects.
  3. Determine
    at least five (5) information technology personnel / roles that would
    be in place in order to start the business venture of gaining better
    traction of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Justify your response.
  4. Conduct
    a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis for
    the business venture in question for the company. Justify your
    response.
  5. Develop at least five (5) major goals for the information technology strategic plan. Justify your response.
  6. Speculate on three (3) positive organizational impacts of implementing the strategic plan. Justify your response.
  7. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be
    typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
    one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA
    or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
    instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the
    assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,
    and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
    the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Describe the role of the information technology professional.
  • Develop an information technology strategic plan to address and solve a proposed business problem.
  • Describe and identify the uses of business process management and systems development.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems and technology.
  • Write
    clearly and concisely about topics related to information systems for
    decision making using proper writing mechanics and technical style
    conventions.
    Week 10 Discussion
  • Specify
    the main reasons why green computing should be part of any
    organization’s social responsibility posture. Next, propose three (3)
    actions that IT organizations could take to reduce their carbon
    footprint. Provide a rationale for your response.
  • Smartphones,
    PDAs, and software such as Microsoft Office Communicator now have the
    function to provide presence and location information (e.g. online, in a
    meeting, busy, idle, etc.) of the users. Decide whether or not the
    broadcasting of presence and location information of the users is a
    valid concern in terms of security, people’s movements, tracking of
    employees, and other privacy issues. Provide a rationale for your
    response.

Peace Studies! write four pages

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Choose any two or one of the following course concepts and discuss how they apply to experiences of Muslim youth presented in Bayomi’s text. You are expected to choose one story from Bayomi’s book for your paper.

  • Double-Consciousness
  • Orientalism
  • Marked Identity
  • Othering/Other
  • The personal is political
  • Stereotypes/representation/discourse
  • Ideological Shield
  • Context
  • Moral Politics
  • (or any other concept that hasn’t been mentioned here but you think is important)

Requirements: The paper should be minimum four pages in length and double-spaced.

DON’T WORRY AND FREE YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT! (I BELIEVE YOU CAN SOAR! J)

Total Points: 100

Introduction – 15 points

The introduction should include the main goals of your paper. Introduce the reader to what they should expect as they read your paper. You may also start with a thesis statement. Clearly state which two concepts you will be utilizing in your paper to discuss the experiences of Arab youth in the US. Also clearly state which story (Bayoumi’s book) you have chosen to discuss in your paper.

Section on Experience – 35 points

Discuss the importance of being familiar with someone’s experience/story. What is the significance and usefulness of story-telling as a methodological tool? What are Bayoumi’s arguments in this regard?

Concepts – 35 Points

Define the concepts you choose. You must provide precise sociological/academic definitions with relevant citations from the required readings. Why are these concepts essential for understanding the particular story/experience that you have chosen to write about? Apply these concepts to the story that is the focus of your paper. In your application of the concepts, please provide examples and use quotes to substantiate your arguments. (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT) You must demonstrate that you have read all the materials that you cite.

Conclusion – 15 Points

Summarize your paper in a paragraph. For instance, what did you aim to accomplish in your paper and what is your conclusion based on the concepts you applied?

Discussion 1 and 2

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Discussion 1

As we continue toward the finish line, lets keep moving strong. Week 9 Discussion #1: “Compensation and Government Regulations” Please respond to the following:

Compare job-based pay with skill-based pay and provide an example of each. Determine which pay you would prefer. Support your decision.

Determine how government regulations affect compensation and if the regulations are needed. Support your position with examples.

The minimum requirements are a well written initial post addressing the questions posed and one comment post. Be sure to utilize spell check and grammar usage. No need to submit your work to Safe Assignment but if you quote a source give credit where credit is due.

Discussion 2

Week 9 Discussion #2 — Lets keep Rolling……”Compensation Packages” Please respond to the following:

Examine the common elements of compensation packages. Determine which two elements you believe to be the most motivational to an employee and to you. Support your position.

Compare team and individual bonuses and incentives. Determine which type of bonuses and incentives you would prefer. Support your position with examples.

The minimum requirements are a well written initial post addressing the questions posed and one comment post. Be sure to utilize spell check and grammar usage. No need to submit your work to Safe Assignment but if you quote a source give credit where credit is due.

write 3 pages answering the questions

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Please watch on your own the following 30 min movie:

Sierra’s Club “Rats to Roses”,

As you watch the movie, take notes and answer these questions – minimum 3 pages, double space, 12 pt:

1. What are the environmental, cultural and social benefits of community gardens in New York? Discuss in detail. (1.5 page)

2. Despite the benefits, why and how are community gardens endangered in New York? Explain. (0.5 page)

3. How does the story discussed in the movie represent both distributive and procedural injustice? Be specific and to answer this question consult lecture on environmental justice. (1 page)

(No need to Introduction or conclusion, Just answer each question whiten the required number of pages or more)

___________________________________________

Please pay attention to :

A general note that applies to all assignments:

(i) The main purpose is to improve your reading, analytical and writing skills;

(ii) Assignments are due by 5 pm on the date indicated in the syllabus – please note that as no late assignments will be accepted (see syllabus for missed/late work policy);

(iii) You will be graded as follows:

1. The minimum required page length: To receive full credit, you must fulfill the minimum page requirement, which is normally 2 or 3 FULL pages – that is, do not use space for extra spacing, margins, or writing your/course name etc. (we can see your name from our end). It is ok to exceed the min. page number.

2. Thoughtful, focused writing that demonstrates engagement with the assigned materials: To receive full credit, you must make it clear that you have read the reading or watched the movie fully and have reflected on it. This means that you use details and examples straight from the reading/video in your responses and that these examples represent key themes form the assigned material.

3. Relevance to the assigned materials: To receive full credit, you are asked to answer all questions and each of your answers must be based on the assigned material and not just personal anecdotes, general reflections etc. It is ok to additionally include your personal reflections to the assigned material in your essays.

4. Edit (i.e. spelling, grammar, meaningful sentences and paragraphs).

HRM 652 – Identifying the Organizational Learning Issues

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Required Resources

Lipshitz, R., Friedman, V. J., & Popper, M. (2007). Demystifying organizational learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.

Supplemental Resources

American Society for Training and Development. (n.d.) General format. Retrieved from www.astd.org

Chief Learning Officer. (2012). General format. Retrieved from www.clomedia.com

Cronin, G., & Andrews, S. (2009). After action reviews: A new model for learning. Emergency Nurse, 17(3), 32-35.

Maden, C. (2012). Transforming public organizations into learning organizations: A conceptual model. Public Organization Review, 12(1), 71-84.

Society of Human Resource Management. (2012). General format. Retrieved from http://www.shrm.org

Assignment 1: Identifying the Organizational Learning Issues
Worth 250 points

Suppose that your organization, or an organization with which you are familiar, is dealing with a major issue in transitioning individual learning (e.g., sharing knowledge, training programs, working as a team, experiences, procedures, processes, etc.) into organizational learning. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has asked you, as the Vice President of Human Resources, to assist with the issue and to help the organization transition its culture to this new way of learning. Before you provide any recommendations to address the issue, you must first research the root of the problem and the resistance to this transition.

Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment. In your original work, you may use aspects of existing processes from either your current or a former place of employment. However, you must remove any and all identifying information that would enable someone to discern the organization[s] that you have used.

Write a four (4) page paper in which you:

  1. Assess the organization’s culture as it relates to shared knowledge, then specify the significant issue(s) that you discovered with the culture. Determine the disconnect you observed between the culture and organizational learning using three (3) of the five (5) mystifications. Support your response with at least one (1) example of each selected mystification within the organization.
  2. Give your opinion on the current Organizational Learning Mechanism(s) (OLMs) that hinder organizational learning. Support your response with one (1) example of a training or learning initiative (e.g., sharing knowledge, training programs, working as a team, experiences, procedures, processes, etc.) and the outcome when it was applied to the organization.
  3. Determine which one (1) of the following OLMs is suitable for replacing the identified OLM(s) that hinder organizational learning as a corrective action to facilitate the transition from individual to organizational learning: Off-line/Internal, On-line/Internal, Off-line/External or On-line/External. Justify your selection.
  4. Evaluate the norms of the organization’s learning culture to determine the source(s) that currently prevent productive learning by applying two (2) of the following norms: inquiry, issue orientation, transparency, integrity or accountability. Provide at least one (1) example of each of the selected norms’ manifestation within the organization in your evaluation.
  5. Use at least seven (7) quality academic references in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Examine the processes of how organizations learn and organizational barriers that impact the process.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in developing a learning organization.
  • Write clearly and concisely about developing a learning organization using proper writing mechanic.

Click here to view the grading rubric.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 250

Assignment 1: Identifying the Organizational Learning Issues

Criteria

Unacceptable

Below 70% F

Fair

70-79% C

Proficient

80-89% B

Exemplary

90-100% A

1. Assess the organization’s culture as it relates to shared knowledge, then specify the significant issue(s) that you discovered with the culture. Determine the disconnect you observed between the culture and organizational learning using three (3) of the five (5) mystifications. Support your response with at least one (1) example of each selected mystification within the organization.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely assessed the organization’s culture as it relates to shared knowledge, then did not submit or incompletely specified the significant issue(s) that you discovered with the culture. Did not submit or incompletely determined the disconnect you observed between the culture and organizational learning using three (3) of the five (5) mystifications. Did not submit or incompletely supported your response with at least one (1) example of each selected mystification within the organization.

Partially assessed the organization’s culture as it relates to shared knowledge, then partially specified the significant issue(s) that you discovered with the culture. Partially determined the disconnect you observed between the culture and organizational learning using three (3) of the five (5) mystifications. Partially supported your response with at least one (1) example of each selected mystification within the organization.

Satisfactorily assessed the organization’s culture as it relates to shared knowledge, then satisfactorily specified the significant issue(s) that you discovered with the culture. Satisfactorily determined the disconnect you observed between the culture and organizational learning using three (3) of the five (5) mystifications. Satisfactorily supported your response with at least one (1) example of each selected mystification within the organization.

Thoroughly assessed the organization’s culture as it relates to shared knowledge, then thoroughly specified the significant issue(s) that you discovered with the culture. Thoroughly determined the disconnect you observed between the culture and organizational learning using three (3) of the five (5) mystifications. Thoroughly supported your response with at least one (1) example of each selected mystification within the organization.

2. Give your opinion on the current Organizational Learning Mechanism(s) (OLMs) that hinder organizational learning. Support your response with one (1) example of a training or learning initiative (e.g., sharing knowledge, training programs, working as a team, experiences, procedures, processes, etc.) and the outcome when it was applied to the organization.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely gave your opinion on the current Organizational Learning Mechanism(s) (OLMs) that hinder organizational learning. Did not submit or incompletely supported your response with one (1) example of a training or learning initiative (e.g., sharing knowledge, training programs, working as a team, experiences, procedures, processes, etc.) and the outcome when it was applied to the organization.

Partially gave your opinion on the current Organizational Learning Mechanism(s) (OLMs) that hinder organizational learning. Partially supported your response with one (1) example of a training or learning initiative (e.g., sharing knowledge, training programs, working as a team, experiences, procedures, processes, etc.) and the outcome when it was applied to the organization.

Satisfactorily gave your opinion on the current Organizational Learning Mechanism(s) (OLMs) that hinder organizational learning. Satisfactorily supported your response with one (1) example of a training or learning initiative (e.g., sharing knowledge, training programs, working as a team, experiences, procedures, processes, etc.) and the outcome when it was applied to the organization.

Thoroughly gave your opinion on the current Organizational Learning Mechanism(s) (OLMs) that hinder organizational learning. Thoroughly supported your response with one (1) example of a training or learning initiative (e.g., sharing knowledge, training programs, working as a team, experiences, procedures, processes, etc.) and the outcome when it was applied to the organization.

3. Determine which one (1) of the following OLMs is suitable for replacing the identified OLM(s) that hinder organizational learning as a corrective action to facilitate the transition from individual to organizational learning: Off-line/Internal, On-line/Internal, Off-line/External or On-line/External. Justify your selection.

Weight: 15%

Did not submit or incompletely determined which one (1) of the following OLMs is suitable for replacing the identified OLM(s) that hinder organizational learning as a corrective action to facilitate the transition from individual to organizational learning: Off-line/Internal, On-line/Internal, Off-line/External or On-line/External. Did not submit or incompletely justified your selection.

Partially determined which one (1) of the following OLMs is suitable for replacing the identified OLM(s) that hinder organizational learning as a corrective action to facilitate the transition from individual to organizational learning: Off-line/Internal, On-line/Internal, Off-line/External or On-line/External. Partially justified your selection.

Satisfactorily determined which one (1) of the following OLMs is suitable for replacing the identified OLM(s) that hinder organizational learning as a corrective action to facilitate the transition from individual to organizational learning: Off-line/Internal, On-line/Internal, Off-line/External or On-line/External. Satisfactorily justified your selection.

Thoroughly determined which one (1) of the following OLMs is suitable for replacing the identified OLM(s) that hinder organizational learning as a corrective action to facilitate the transition from individual to organizational learning: Off-line/Internal, On-line/Internal, Off-line/External or On-line/External. Thoroughly justified your selection.

4. Evaluate the norms of the organization’s learning culture to determine the source(s) that currently prevent productive learning by applying two (2) of the following norms: inquiry, issue orientation, transparency, integrity or accountability. Provide at least one (1) example of each of the selected norms’ manifestation within the organization in your evaluation.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely evaluated the norms of the organization’s learning culture to determine the source(s) that currently prevent productive learning by applying two (2) of the following norms: inquiry, issue orientation, transparency, integrity or accountability. Did not submit or incompletely provided at least one (1) example of each of the selected norms’ manifestation within the organization in your evaluation.

Partially evaluated the norms of the organization’s learning culture to determine the source(s) that currently prevent productive learning by applying two (2) of the following norms: inquiry, issue orientation, transparency, integrity or accountability. Partially provided at least one (1) example of each of the selected norms’ manifestation within the organization in your evaluation.

Satisfactorily evaluated the norms of the organization’s learning culture to determine the source(s) that currently prevent productive learning by applying two (2) of the following norms: inquiry, issue orientation, transparency, integrity or accountability. Satisfactorily provided at least one (1) example of each of the selected norms’ manifestation within the organization in your evaluation.

Thoroughly evaluated the norms of the organization’s learning culture to determine the source(s) that currently prevent productive learning by applying two (2) of the following norms: inquiry, issue orientation, transparency, integrity or accountability. Thoroughly provided at least one (1) example of each of the selected norms’ manifestation within the organization in your evaluation.

5. 7 references

Weight: 5%

No references provided.

Does not meet the required number of references; some or all references poor quality choices.

Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.

Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.

6. Writing Mechanics, Grammar, and Formatting

Weight: 5%

Serious and persistent errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or formatting.

Partially free of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or formatting.

Mostly free of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or formatting.

Error free or almost error free grammar, spelling, punctuation, or formatting.

7. Appropriate use of APA in-text citations and reference

Weight: 5%

Lack of in-text citations and / or lack of reference section.

In-text citations and references are provided, but they are only partially formatted correctly in APA style.

Most in-text citations and references are provided, and they are generally formatted correctly in APA style.

In-text citations and references are error free or almost error free and consistently formatted correctly in APA style.

8. Information Literacy / Integration of Sources

Weight: 5%

Serious errors in the integration of sources, such as intentional or accidental plagiarism, or failure to use in-text citations.

Sources are partially integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

Sources are mostly integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

Sources are consistently integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

9. Clarity and Coherence of Writing

Weight: 5%

Information is confusing to the reader and fails to include reasons and evidence that logically support ideas.

Information is partially clear with minimal reasons and evidence that logically support ideas.

Information is mostly clear and generally supported with reasons and evidence that logically support ideas.

Information is provided in a clear, coherent, and consistent manner with reasons and evidence that logically support ideas.