Naturalistic Observations and Evaluation

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Conducting an ethnographic study is a fun way of gathering research about your social environment. You may have done an ethnography before without really being aware of it. In a small way, this assignment recreates what ethnographers do when they visit a new community to conduct research.

Complete the following:
Observation

  • Choose a restaurant, library, mall, dining hall, coffee shop, or similar public location. Plan to spend a minimum of two hours at the location. You will visit this location twice, for a minimum of four hours total. Keep in mind that if you should find one of your peers in the establishment at the same time when you are there, do not interrupt him/her and do not do the assignment at the same time.
  • Document what occurs at this chosen location:
    • Describe the establishment.
    • Analyze the interactions between people.

Next, write a paper documenting and analyzing your observations of the location.

Observation Notes

Your observation notes should specifically include the following:

  • Name and location of the establishment
  • Dates and times you were there
  • Place where you stood/sat and when you did your research
  • Description of the physical characteristics of the inside and outside of the establishment (e.g. brick or concrete structure, paint color, seating arrangements)
  • Number and types of people visiting the establishment while you were there (age, sex, type of clothing, probable occupations, ethnicity, etc.)
  • Document interactions such as:
    • specific nature of the interactions that take place in the establishment among customers, between customers and staff, and among staff
    • types of languages used in the establishment and by whom
    • any strange or unusual behavior

Analysis Summary

Include the following in your analysis:

  • Comparison of similarities and differences of this establishment and other similar establishments you know about
  • Nature of the treatment of customers in the establishment
  • Relationships between customers and workers
  • Any behavior that surprised you or was contrary to your expectations
  • How it felt to do the research
  • Most difficult aspects of the research
  • What you found most interesting about the research

In your analysis, be sure to draw upon your observations to support your conclusions.

Appendix

In the appendix of your paper, include the following:

  • A sketch of the layout of the establishment (You can draw in a computer program, like Paint that comes preloaded on most PCs and insert it into your Word file.)
  • Transcription of your notes

Write a 4–6-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.

By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.

Grading Rubric

Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Documented observations for a total of two hours, at two different times in a public establishment on all required details such as dates, times, interactions.

28
Drew conclusions based on observations.

40
Wrote an analysis summary on all required details such as relationships observed, your reactions, comparison to other establishments.

60
Created a sketch of the layout of the establishment as an appendix.

28
Writing Criteria
Organization (12)
Usage and Mechanics (12)
APA Elements (16)
Style (4)

44
Total:

200

I have two separate apa styled assignments

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This is the (1) first paper or assignment

Create a 1-page Sexual Violence Prevention Guide for an organization you select based on employees who may be affected.

Include the following in the guide:

  • The signs or concerns involving sexual violence
  • An outline of how companies can protect their employees from the sexual violence crimes taking place
  • Preventative measures, including security precautions, that could be put into place
  • Employee help or counseling programs, numbers, or websites

The (2) second assignment


Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you discuss the police response to domestic violence and related intimate partner victimization. Address the following:

  • Police response practices to domestic violence incidents and calls for service
  • Mandatory criminal charging in domestic violence cases
  • Crime data and trends in domestic violence
  • Future approaches to police response in domestic violence incidents

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines

Week 4 Discussions 3 hours

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its not a paper nor does it need to be in paper format. It’s two questions per week. The word count cannot be no more than 250 per question. It’s a total of 6 questions that’s it a maximum  total of 1500 words approx. I do not want a paper for each. I just want answers to the questions that’s all..

Discussion 1:

Analyze and comment on economic analyses of health administrative innovations that are germane to the provision of health services. How have these innovations become more important in health care delivery within the context of the Affordable Care Act? Develop a list of similarities and differences between cost benefit analysis and cost effectiveness analysis as they pertain to specific health care service demands. Compare and contrast economic challenges and incentives as they relate specifically to cost benefit and cost effectiveness analyses.

Discussion 2:

 Analyze the role of the paradigm shift under the Affordable Care Act and discuss how transparency will play a greater role in pricing of health care. In your opinion, will consumers begin to demand increasing transparency in pricing? Provide at least one peer-reviewed reference outside of your textbook to support your position. Do you believe accrediting commissions (e.g., the Joint Commission) will demand greater transparency in pricing?  How will these demands be weighted as compared to individual consumers’ demands? Again, be sure to cite research that supports your statements.

MUST INCLUDE IN-TEXT CITATION AND REFERENCE LIST

Week 5 Discussions

Discussion 1:

To begin you initial post, research one of the health profession licensing agencies in your state. Analyze and comment on the role this professional licensing group plays in the creation of policy within the profession as well as the impact those policies potentially have on the economics of health services. Then, specifically look at the composition of the licensing agency’s board of directors. Describe the present composition of the board membership. Evaluate the social-cultural issues that might influence health economics in your state based on the diversity of the board in question. Is the present composition a fair representation of the community the board is supposed to serve? What, if any, consumer representation exists on the board? Compare and contrast economic challenges and incentives among health care’s organizational models such as the licensing agency you have selected.

Discussion2:

 Imagine that you own a pharmacy in your area. One of your competitors launches a “We will not be undersold” campaign, which promises consumers 150 % of any difference between its prices and the advertised prices of other pharmacies. Evaluate the social issues in your community as well as the economic culture that is influencing this type of pricing competition. Develop and describe a microeconomic model that is responsive to the service demands of your market. Based on your conclusions, how would you react to this situation and with what business strategy would you approach this? How might you apply game theory to the creation of your strategy?

MUST INCLUDE IN-TEXT CITATION AND REFERENCE LIST

Week 6 Discussions

Discussion 1:

 Imagine that you run a nursing home facility in your area. Analyze and comment on the role public policy has in the economic aspect of running this type of health services center. Compare and contrast the economic challenges and incentives this type of health care model presents. What are some of the ways in which you could inform or signal potential consumers that your nursing home is of high quality? Evaluate the social-cultural issues that influence the consumers of this type of health service. Which of your proposed methods are most apt to be reliable signals that significantly communicate to consumers so they are able to make more informed decisions?

Discussion 2:

Opportunism in health care is especially perceptible in the health insurance markets. Consider the area in which you live, specifically your state and local communities. Evaluate the social-cultural issues that are influencing adverse selection in insurance markets. Propose some strategies for reducing adverse selection in health insurance within these markets. Develop a microeconomic model that is responsive to your local service demands. Communicate how these issues are relevant to the economics of the greater U.S. health care system. What are the future implications with the Affordable Care Act?

MUST INCLUDE IN-TEXT CITATION AND REFERENCE LIST

Philosophy – Final Project

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Final Paper Topics: PLEASE CHOOSE ONE

  • When should social duties take precedence over individual rights?
  • How do I know I am the same self who existed 10 years ago?
  • How can we judge the goodness of a society?

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Thesis Statement and additional elements for the paper
  • The Final Paper Length Recommendation is from 4-10 pages.
  •  Works Cited
We can discuss the topic selection, once bid has been awarded.

Pricing Products and Distribution Channels, Discussion Question help

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“Pricing Products and Distribution Channels” Please respond to the following:

  • * From the scenario, evaluate the capacity of the most common
    distribution channels available for the new product launch to provide
    consumers with easier access to the product. Speculate on the extent to
    which Golds Reling, Inc. could use each channel to meet profit goals.
    Choose the most beneficial distribution strategies, and suggest two (2)
    ways in which this selection could potentially affect consumer adoption
    of the new product. Provide a rationale for your response.
  • Imagine that you are a manager at a brick and mortar store that has
    an online storefront as an additional source of revenue. The company has
    tasked you with creating ideas to improve logistics in order to
    increase profitability. Upload a short (one to two [1-2] minute) video
    using Kaltura to share your ideas. Review the Kaltura tutorial “Student
    Video Assignment Submission”, located in Week 6. You may use an iPad,
    cellphone, laptop, desktop, or traditional video recorder to record your
    discussion response. You may embed your video or include the link in
    the discussion board. Note: Your video must be professional and of
    academic quality.

The project for the company offsite 2-day training session, Business & Finance Assignment Homework Help

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The project for the company
offsite 2-day training session has been given a preliminary go-ahead. However,
a budget needs to be submitted for approval.

Updatethe
Microsoft® Project file submitted in Week Two by adding the following
information:

· 
Identify resources (both personnel and materiel) needed for the
project.

· 
Assign the resources to the project tasks.

· 
Estimate the costs for the resources, and add the costs to the
resource information in the Microsoft Project file. Note: If you
enter overtime rates, overtime rate = standard rate + overtime rate.

· 
Estimate the total cost for the project, using theMicrosoft® Project budget or cost
reports.

Submitall Individual assignments (Project Proposal
and Project Task List and Schedule) with updates based on instructor feedback.

Physical Development in Early Adulthood,Writing homework help

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Assignment 2: Physical Development in Early Adulthood

During early adulthood, people begin make important life decisions in three areas: career, family, and health. Young adults establish patterns of nutrition and physical activity that can have either positive or negative effects on their physical development in later stages of adulthood. They also begin to make decisions about what career path to follow. At some point during early adulthood, individuals also choose either to marry or remain single, and decide whether or not to start a family. Consider the following example:

Jeff is 23 years old. He recently graduated from college with a business degree and took a managerial position with a midsize company. He likes his coworkers, but often finds himself bored with his work. Although he was active in college, recently he has gained about 10 pounds due to his sedentary job and lack of time to exercise. Jeff broke up with his college girlfriend after graduation, and since then he has dated a few different women, but hasn’t had another serious relationship. Jeff wonders what the remainder of his 20’s and his 30’s will bring.

Based on your reading, prepare a PowerPoint presentation that would help individuals like Jeff set goals related to career, health, and family. The presentations should discuss the relationship between lifestyle choices and health risks. In addition, it should address how factors like personality and attachment may influence both career- and family-related goals. Finally, address diversity in the presentation. Explain how your plan could be adapted to fit the needs of different socioeconomic or ethnic groups.

Your PowerPoint presentation should include an introduction, a conclusion, and detailed speaker’s notes. Include your references on one slide.

Develop a 6–8-slide presentation in PowerPoint format with speaker’s notes. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.ppt.

In order for this assignment to be compatible with TurnItIn, you will need to save your PowerPoint presentation as an Adobe PDF file. To do this, open your presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint. Choose “Save As” from the File menu, then choose “Adobe PDF”. Before saving your file, click on the Options button and check the box next to “Convert Speaker Notes.” Now choose to save your file. Your speaker notes will be included in your PDF file that you will submit for this assignment.

Note: If your version of Microsoft PowerPoint does not have the option to include speaker notes, you will need to submit a Microsoft Word document that contains all information from your presentation, including the speaker notes.

Assignment 3: Pay, Benefits, and Terms and Conditions of Employment

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As it talks about creating a PP from assignment 2; attached is the paper for assignment 2

It is your responsibility as the HR Director of the same organization
from Assignment 2 to a) create policies regarding pay and benefits for
the selected job opportunity, and b) develop methods for both addressing
unionization and implementing OSHA regulations. You will present your
findings to the Vice President of Human Resources for approval.

In preparation for this assignment, review the following articles on contractors vs. employees and temp workers:

Create a PowerPoint presentation with fifteen to twenty (15-20) slides in which you:

  1. Create a Wage and Hour standard for the job opportunity that you had
    selected in Assignment 2, and support your standard by using the Fair
    Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Equal Pay Act to prevent any potential
    discriminatory impact.
  2. Decide on three (3) benefits required for the job opportunity using
    ERISA. Propose two (2) methods that the employer can use in order to
    manage the fiduciary duties wisely and with the employees’ best
    interests in mind. Provide a rationale for your response.
  3. Elaborate on two (2) rights regarding unionization that Section 7 of
    the NLRA guarantees. Next, examine two (2) unfair labor practices, and
    argue the importance of your organization refraining from using such
    practices during any self-organization and collective bargaining
    activities. Explore two (2) potential repercussions of an organization’s
    interference with self-organization and collective bargaining
    practices.
  4. Propose three (3) ways to discourage employees from considering
    unionization. Then, compose one (1) strategy for championing a
    supportive and satisfying work environment within the organization.
  5. Select one (1) OSHA violation case, and determine whether the
    resulting penalties were sufficient to deter the organization in
    question from repeating the same violative action. Justify your
    response.
  6. Outline a plan for investigating workplace injuries, and formulate a
    policy that explains the process for filing a worker’s compensation
    claim within the selected organization.
  7. Narrate each slide, using a microphone, and indicate what you would say if you were actually presenting in front of an audience.
  8. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Format the PowerPoint presentation with headings on each slide and
    relevant graphics (photographs, graphs, clip art, etc.), ensuring that
    the presentation is visually appealing and readable from eighteen (18)
    feet away. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a title slide containing the title of the assignment, the
    student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
    The title slide is not included in the required slide length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Develop policies that are compliant with employment laws.
  • Evaluate an organization’s physical environment and determine criteria that ensure occupational safety.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in employment law.
  • Write clearly and concisely about employment law using proper writing mechanic.

Thinking Traps

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Each of you has made a significant decision to enter your MBA program. As you reflect on the process that you used for making this decision, use the 8 elements and stages of decision making that were described in your readings to analyze your own decision making process. What can you conclude about your typical decision making process from this reflection? (Elements: purpose,questions,information,inferences,concepts,assumptions,implications,points of view)

Please identify a situation in which someone else (in your own life, in the news, or in history) has been impacted by thinking traps when making a decision. In what way have historical anchors played a role in the example that you provided, if at all? According to Campbell, Whitehead and Finkelstein, why does the way our brains work lead to poor decisions? In what ways do these processes relate to traps? Are they “traps” in the same way as described in the other readings for this week?

Thinking Traps Reflection Paper: Reflect on the most recent decision you had to make that had significant impact, and identify any thinking traps you made in the process. (If you are struggling to come up with an idea, consider the decision you had to make to attend an MBA program.)

If you have not written a reflections paper before review this resource at http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/reflection-papers

Long Paragraph

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Throughout this course, you have viewed the “Diary of Medical Mission Trip” videos dealing with the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Reflect on this natural disaster by answering the following questions: Please add citations and references.

  1. Propose one example of a nursing intervention related to the disaster from each of the following levels: primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention. Provide innovative examples that have not been discussed by a previous student.
  2. Under which phase of the disaster do the three proposed interventions fall? Explain why you chose that phase.
  3. With what people or agencies would you work in facilitating the proposed interventions and why?

Link to the “Diary of Medical Mission Trip” videos:

http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs427v_nrs427v.php