Option #1: Analyzing Leadership Decisions Outline

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Option #1: Analyzing Leadership Decisions Outline

For this Portfolio Project milestone, develop a 2-page outline of your proposed topics and subtopics. Then, identify the decision-making processes used, or any additional factors that might have led to ineffective decision making. Be sure to critique any processes used. Next, describe and justify two to three recommendations for different approaches that could have been taken. Lastly, identify potential theories that may be relevant to your Portfolio Project topic.

Be sure to review the Portfolio Project in Module 8 and the rubric for this milestone for details regarding the project requirements.

PROJECT MODULE 8 REVIEW :Option #1: Analyzing Leadership Decisions

For this option, your final Portfolio Project is a thoughtful analysis of an ineffective or poor leadership decision. You may use a well-known leadership decision, such as the 2011 decision to split Netflix, which resulted in serious financial losses for the organization. Your project must include the following:

  • Research a leadership decision that was ineffective or did not have the desired results.
  • Describe the problem that may have precipitated the decision, as well as the apparent processes used by the leaders involved in the decision-making effort. Use terms from this course.
  • Critique the processes they implemented, applying what you learned from this course.
  • Recommend a different approach that could have been taken, using theories and methodologies from this course.
  • Present a strong case for how your recommendations could have altered the decision made, leading to more effective results for the organization.
  • Use theory from this course to support your evaluation, critique, and recommendations.

PPL MID

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 You are to write on Three essay questions (25 points each, a total of 75 points). You will select from these provided questions. How you say it is as important as what you say. Organize your thoughts and plan the answer to the questions, Try to use the templates from ASQ or SmartArt from Word Document to create nice diagrams. Word your answers carefully and completely, supporting each answers with facts and reasoning. Cite references when appropriate. Answers for each question should be at least 150 words, use Microsoft Word, Time New Roman, 12 font, double space. 

Select 3 out of 5 questions 

1. Explain the elements and concepts of Kaizen, Kanban and JIT (Just-in-Time). How does they relate to Lean production? Also you will explain and give an example of Lean systems that can be applied into your daily life. 

2. Develop a flowchart and cause-and-effect diagrams for the followings: a. A flowchart of the process you use to study for an exam. How might you improve this process? b. A cause-and-effect diagrams of ‘late for work or school’. Explaining involved steps or/and related factors in details. 

3. A large hospital identified the following strategic priorities: – Patient safety – Few hassles for patients and families – Workforce well-being – Operational efficiency Suggest some measures that link to these strategic priorities. You might wish to do some research on how hospitals measure patient safety and clinical excellence. 

4. Observe a business with which you are familiar and interact with frequently, such as a restaurant or food service, a laundry service, your bank, or the college bookstore.  a. Develop a Pareto chart that encompasses the major service defects of the business, identify the most significant service problems and suggest how quality could be improved. b. To prevent some incorrect actions and/or defects of your selected business, develop at least 2 mistake proofing (Poka Yoke) items from your observation. 

5. With the football season, the program want to develop its budget for the coming year using a forecast for football attendance and promotions. The business manager has accumulated total of annual attendance figures and promotions for the past eight years. Wins Promotions ($) Attendance 4 29500 36300 6 55700 40100 6 71300 41200 8 87000 53000 6 75000 44000 7 72000 45600 5 55300 39000 7 81600 47500 Given the number above, develop the equation to forecast attendance for wining 7 games next year. Students will explain the equation, correlation, and coefficient of determination. a. Using Linear Regression to forecast relationship between wins-attendance b. Using Linear Regression to forecast relationship between promotions-attendance c. Using multiple Regression to forecast relationship between promotions-attendance Note: From your course textbook, Regression analysis is in Chapter VII Analysis Techniques  

Week 1 Discussion

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 Consider the role of HR in a rapidly-changing world.

  • What changes do you foresee the need for, due to continual  advancements in technology and remote operations or due to unforeseen  circumstances, such as a global pandemic or natural disaster?

Business Ethics and Stakeholder Theory

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  • Watch the video titled, “The Case for Business Ethics” (also available below). Next,  go to the Society for Human Resource Managers’ (SHRM) Website and read  the “SHRM Code of Ethical and Professional Standards in Human Resources  Management,” located at http://www.shrm.org/about/pages/code-of-ethics.aspx.  Then, assess the importance of business ethics to today’s  organizations. Suggest two (2) actions that human resources can take in  order to influence positive ethics in an organization. Provide a  rationale for your response.
  • From  the case study, give your opinion on which theory you believe dominates  business today, and explain why. Take a position as to whether or not  you believe Monsanto was successful in its effort to meet stakeholder  interests. Provide one (1) example of Monsanto’s effort to meet  stakeholder interests to support your position.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FySbm7JR744&feature=youtu.be

Balancing the long-term goals and short-term drivers

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Write an overview of the importance of an integrated annual operating plan for human resources in view of the continuously changing market climate. Explain how such a plan might provide balance between short-term drivers and long-term needs. Describe the circumstances appropriate to deviating from such a plan or justifying a different path than that planned. Discuss concrete strategies, including metrics and milestones, that can be used by the Department of Human Resources to add rigor in achieving this balance while meeting long-term corporate goals for the organization’s overall needs.

Presentation

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This week’s assignment contains an imaginary scenario in which you will demonstrate your knowledge of the concepts presented in this course.

Scenario:

Your friend, an 8th-grade earth science teacher at the local middle school, is organizing an Earth Day celebration for his students and their families. He knows you have recently been learning about environmental policies in this environmental science class and has asked you to be one of several guest speakers at the event. He would like you to explain to the students how scientific research and public awareness of an environmental issue led to an environmental policy or law. The goal is for the 8th-grade students to understand how people and communities (scientific community, government bodies, citizens of a country, etc.) can effect positive change for the environment.

Use the policy and issue you selected for your Wk 5 Discussion – Environmental Policies in Action.

Prepare a 3-to 4-minute video and/or audio recording, or a 1,050- to 1,750-word transcript of your presentation.

Address the following in your presentation:

  • Summarize the environmental issue. What are its causes? What are the effects on the environment and people? Consider multiple perspectives and locations, as applicable.
  • Explain how economics and/or personal lifestyle choices or behaviors are related to this issue.
  • Describe how individuals, communities, and/or governments have worked to address the issue.
  • Examine the impact of relevant legislation or initiatives. What are the benefits? Have there been any consequences?

Note: Remember your audience; the presentation needs to make sense and appeal to 13- and 14-year-old students.

Include at least 2 outside resources to support your conclusions.

quick answer

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Choose from the following:

  • Clean Air Act (1970)
  • Clean Water Act (1972)
  • Endangered Species Act (1973)
  • Superfund Act (1980)

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Select and review one government environmental policy referenced 

 Discuss the impact of the policy on you and your community, including the following questions:

  • How has the policy contributed to sustainability in your community?
  • How has the policy improved living conditions for people in your community? Consider biodiversity, economics, agriculture, health, etc.
  • In what ways is resource consumption reduced or stabilized as a result of the policy?
  • How does the policy promote stewardship of resources now and for future generations?

Labor relations and competitive bargaining

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Prepare an essay response at least one page in length that answers the following questions:

  • What is the European Union’s Social Charter?
  • Why is it important for U.S. firms dealing with European unions to be aware of this?

AND

Prepare an essay response of at least one page in length that addresses the following items:

  • What factors distinguish the labor relations system in the public sector from that in the private sector?
  • Propose a public-sector labor relations system for the employees of the city government.
    • What would it borrow from the private sector?
    • What would it not be able to borrow? Why?
    • How would you modify your system to account for specific aspects of city government? Why?

References should be Five years old of less. 

HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACQUISITION AND IMPLEMENTATION

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As the Health IT Director at Trident Hospital (400-bed inpatient facility), you are responsible for all health information technology upgrades and maintenance. Trident Hospital has recently decided to purchase a new electronic health record (EHR) system. Trident Hospital’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) has requested that you provide a detailed report of what to expect from the point of acquisition through implementation.

This report should be between 7 – 10 pages (excluding title page and reference page) and outline the following:

  • Which EHR product you are recommending and why
    • Discuss any features that you feel are important, such as clinical decision support systems (CDSS), computerized provider order entry (CPOE), patient portal, etc.
  • Acquisition (what are the steps and what to expect)
  • Implementation (what are the steps and what to expect)
  • Standards (what types of standards should be implemented)
  • Policies (what are some of the important policies that should be implemented?)

In addition, you need to discuss the benefits of this particular EHR and any potential barriers. Keep in mind that this should be a technical paper that discusses the aforementioned areas.

Assignment Expectations

  1. Provide a 7- to 10-page technical paper (excluding title and reference pages) that discusses the particular EHR you have selected; acquisition; implementation; standards; and policies. You also need to discuss the benefits and barriers of the EHR implementation.
  2. Provide an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
  3. Your references and citations should be consistent with a particular formatting style such as APA.
  4. Provide references from at least 3 scholarly articles (peer-reviewed). Do not include information from non-scholarly materials such as wikis, encyclopedias, or www.freearticles.com (or similar websites). Use the following link for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals: http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/handouts/peerrev.php.
  5. For additional information on reliability of sources, review the following source:
    Georgetown University Library. (n.d.). Evaluating internet resources. Retrieved from https://www.library.georgetown.edu/tutorials/research-guides/evaluating-internet-content
  6. Your response should incorporate the outcomes of the module with the requirements of this assignment and will be graded according to the rubric.

Assignment

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