Overview

You work for Winnie Widget, the president of Acme
Widget Company. Acme is a small but growing company that has 26 current
employees. The company is housed in an old factory building with several
other small- and medium-sized companies. The area around Acme is very
industrial and there are not many places to eat nearby. A number of
employees have asked Ms. Widget to install vending machines in the
office. Ms. Widget wants to keep employees happy but also wants to keep
costs low. She needs your help. She has asked you to analyze the
situation using a spreadsheet and to write up a memo in which you
present the options and make a recommendation.

Directions

Part 1: Spreadsheet

Begin
by consulting the relevant documents in the Project resources,
including the employee survey and the brochures from two vending
companies. Define the problem as precisely as you can and formulate the
question you want to answer. Then, brainstorm possible solutions to the
problem.

Next, complete the Spreadsheet in the Project resources
to guide your analysis of the problem and possible solutions. Your
spreadsheet should include:

• the number of employees who want each machine.
• the average purchases per day for those who responded “Yes.”
• the monthly costs to Acme for each option.
• the monthly cost for employees for each option.
• the total monthly cost (Acme cost + employee cost) for each option.

Use
the spreadsheet to perform the required calculations. Do not perform
calculations yourself (on paper, with a calculator, etc.). Make sure to
use the following formulas and functions at least once:

• SUM
• AVERAGE
• PRODUCT or multiplication
• QUOTIENT or division
• COUNTIF or COUNTA
• IF

After you have finished the spreadsheet, answer the following questions, which are included at the bottom of the spreadsheet:

• Why is it useful to use formulas in this scenario?
• Which formula did you find most useful or hardest to use, and why?

This spreadsheet will be submitted as one of two deliverables for this Project.

Part 2: Memo

Flesh
out the details of your top three solutions that you think you will
present in your memo. Note the advantages and drawbacks associated with
each solution. Remember there are nonmonetary considerations as well.
You can certainly use your own real-world knowledge in coming up with
solutions, but be sure to work within the framework of the information
provided.

Analyze your top three solutions, and decide which one
is best and the key reasons why. Then, write a business memo to Winnie
Widget. Your memo should:

• briefly explain the situation.
• explain three feasible solutions.
• identify the best solution and explain why it is best.
• be written in standard format (see the Business Memo Purpose and Format resource in the Project resources).http://cfaresources.s3.amazonaws.com/AA%20General%…
• use appropriate language for its purpose (see Audience and Purpose resource in the Project resource).
• be free of spelling and grammar mistakes.

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You are to present a 15 minutes voice-over report (use any medium of your choice, example; voice over power point, loom etc) on a subject of your choice. You may pick an article about anything you find interesting and that is related to your major, your work, your hobby, your sports interest, etc. Some ideas for topics that may lead to articles containing statistics information are:

• Health issues (migraine cures, cancer cures, the spread of malaria, pediatric health issues, blood pressure medicines, controversial or novel techniques for curing illnesses…..)
• Sports topics (following one team’s progress, comparing two or more players within the same sport, novel technology that improves performances …..)
• Social sciences (the debate about feminism, racial inequities or injustices, legalizations of marijuana, human trafficking, gun legislation, minimum wages ….)
• Economic issues (stock market fluctuations, the wage gap, corporate ethics, ….)
• Environmental issues (climate change, weather patterns, fossil fuel use, alternative energy, earthquakes, hurricanes,…..)
• Global issues (terrorism, community uprisings, war, weapons, refugee migration, ….)

This list is by no means all encompassing – this is just a starting point for you to generate ideas. You certainly can find articles that do not relate to any of the above topics.

Be sure the following objectives are covered in your project:

1. Appropriateness of the topic (type of study discussed)

2. Statistics involved in the topic (be clear)

3. Technical details or fine points about the topic

4. Conclusion, including your opinions about the study and why this article is important to you

Focus of the Research Project
The final version of your Research Project should be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages (not including the title page, reference page, tables, appendices, etc.). The paper will be an original business research project that tests a hypothesis of your choice.  The research can relate to your place of current/previous employment or other contexts of interest. Sample topics could include, but are not limited to:

• Manufacturing quality/cost improvement
• Service quality improvement
• Systems design
• Accounts receivable/billing/accounts receivable aging
• Marketing/advertising Issues
• Sales of goods
• Investments
• Product safety
• Workplace safety
• Labor pools
• Human resources matters of broad concern
• Population studies

For your Research Project, you will be combining all parts that you have worked on from Weeks One through Five. Your paper should be formatted as follows:

• Part 1: Introduction
• Background information about your research project (Week One)
• Describe the management dilemma (Week One)
• Ethical Concerns (Week Two)
• Develop and explain your hypothesis (Week One)
• Part 2: Literature review
• Background research on at least three scholarly sources (Week One)
• Part 3: Data
• Secondary data (Week Three)
• Measurement benchmark and scales (Week Three)
• Plans for using observations, focus groups, interviews, or surveys (Week Four)
• Plans for analyzing data (Week Five)
• Plans for how to analyze results (Week Five)
• Part 4: Results
• Summarize and display the results of your research. Provide charts, graphs, tables, and so forth, as they might apply to your research.
• State whether you reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis based on your study; explain.
• Part 5: Conclusion
• Summarize the entire study and reflect on it
• Consider the “take-home” message that management and other decision makers can use from this research to make informed business decisions.
• Include the strengths and weaknesses of the study and suggestions for future research.
• Part 6: References
• Include a separate references page and cite all references within the text of the paper.
• Part 7: Appendix
• If applicable

Writing the Research Project
The Research Project

• Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length (not including the title page, reference page, tables, appendices, etc.) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in theAshford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
• Title of paper
• Student’s name
• Course name and number
• Instructor’s name
• Date submitted
• Must 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 three scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the text.
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review theGrading Rubricfor the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Week 5 paper is attached

For your speech this week you need to find a product you enjoy and then sell it!

Once you’ve decided what you want to sell you have to figure who you’re selling to. Write a short paragraph about who your audience is. Be specific!

Research your product and find what your audience needs.

A few parameters:

1.Research your product (any product you enjoy or would want to purchase). What can this product do that others can’t? Why would you need it?

2.Pick an audience and tailor the speech to them. Why would they need this product? How could this product solve some of their problems?

3.Create a 3-4 minute sales pitch.

4.Submit a paragraph about what product you picked and who your target audience is.

PRN1725 Section OCPA1A0Z Client-Centered Care IV (11 Weeks) – Residential and Online – 2021 Summer Quarter

Module 07 Assignment – Assigning Tasks Policy

Module 07 Assignment – Assigning Tasks Policy

Module 07 Content

1. 
   
   You work in a nursing home as an LPN. Recently, you were reviewing the employee handbook and discovered there is not a clear policy on the role of the practical nurse in assigning tasks for client care. You decide to create a new policy to be added to the employee handbook in your nursing facility. The information to be added to the handbook will be used to train and prepare incoming LPNs. To create the policy, utilize resources including the Nurse Practice Act and be sure to follow your state’s requirements when creating the policy.
   The following information should be contained within the new policy for the handbook:

   • Identify other employees to whom the LPN can assign tasks
   • List and describe the tasks that can be assigned
   • Explain the rationale behind the role of the practical nurse and the risks posed if LPNs do not adhere to their role

   Resources
   Nurse Practice ActAPA Online Guide
   Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
   Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the “.docx” extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:
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