After reading the article, what are your thoughts on the future of large healthcare organizations by looking at UPMC investments.

After reading the article, what are your thoughts on the future of large healthcare organizations by looking at UPMC investments. As well, smaller Healthcare organizations will not be able to afford this type of investment – so what role will they play that supports their ability to invest in themselves? Collaboration on this topic is a good thing as we learn together.

What were the roots of Jefferson’s conflict with the federal court system, and how did the case of Marbury v. Madison fit into the controversy?

How did Jefferson’s presidency represent a “fundamental change” in the direction of the federal government? What were the roots of Jefferson’s conflict with the federal court system, and how did the case of Marbury v. Madison fit into the controversy?

How does the Letter of Gregory the Great to Abbot Mellitus describe the policy of accommodation?

1. How does The Dream of the Rood describe the attitude and personality of Jesus and the True Cross? Do you see any similarities between the portrayal of these figures and the portrayal of the doomed warriors in The Battle of Maldon?
2. How should we interpret The Battle of Maldon? Do you think this is a realistic depiction of heroism and loyalty to one’s lord? Do you think this is a piece of propaganda spinning a series of poor decisions? Do you see any similarities between this work and the portrayal of heroism in modern America?
3. How does the Letter of Gregory the Great to Abbot Mellitus describe the policy of accommodation? Given this letter, and what you learned about this week, does this policy result in the “Christianization” of Western Europe?
4. What governmental or social ideals does Sedulius Scottus describe? Is he articulating a caesaropapist idea? How does he defend his vision of the ideal ruler? Do you think his work provides any practical or realistic advice, or is it high-minded, theological bullshit?
5. Looking through the Capitularies, how far does Charlemagne’s control over the church actually extend? How does he encourage education of the clergy? What does he gain from that education?
6. Compare the government and laws that are described in the Capitularies to the advice of Sedulius Scottus. Did Charlemagne rule in the way that Scottus advised, or does he break from that advice in places?
7. Take a look at sections 5 and 6 in the Capitularies. What do these documents suggest about rural life on these estates? How much do people own? What sorts of food or material objects were produced on the estates? Based on these two documents, does life seem comfortable, difficult, or dire?
8. What does the Capitulary on the Saxon Territories tell us about how Charlemagne attempted to rule and convert the Saxons? Is he following the advice of Gregory the Great? Keeping in mind the lecture material, do these tactics seem particularly effective?

Discuss the response and planning with regard to the taking of the hostages, and the response.

Provide a written review of the Munich Olympic Hostage Case 1972. Discuss the plan that was in place to provide security for the athletes. Discuss the response and planning with regard to the taking of the hostages, and the response. Critique the incident on what was done right and what could have been done better. What technology is available today that could have been beneficial with regard to this incident?

video links 1) https://search-alexanderstreet-com.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/embed/token/07250oj5eprnoc9n74p34d9i
2) http://www.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/928552/uiconf_id/9451851/embed/legacy?&flashvars[playlistAPI.kpl0Id]=0_1m6bx0jh

How did the attempted impeachment of President Clinton come about? What do you think about this attempt at impeachment and the surrounding controversies and circumstances?

[1] How did the attempted impeachment of President Clinton come about?  What do you think about this attempt at impeachment and the surrounding controversies and circumstances?

[2] What parallels, if any, do you see between the impeachment efforts against President Clinton and those today against President Trump?  Are they comparable or completely different, in your view?  Explain.

Research and discuss at least three different project governance mechanisms and project control frameworks.

Research and discuss at least three different project governance mechanisms and project control frameworks. Consider the following: What tools or methods are you most familiar with and how have you used them before? How might you decide which tools or methods to use on future projects? Describe the criteria you would use to select tools or methods.

What is the difference between emphasizing “best” versus a “need” based business approach when considering organizational strategy?

View the video and post the answers to the two questions, in one post, listed below in the Week 1  Use course materials to support your opinion, reasoning and conclusions.

1. What is the difference between emphasizing “best” versus a “need” based business approach when considering organizational strategy?

2. How can “destructive competition” have a negative impact on strategic development and implementation, and what is the solution?  

Completing the Discussion

  • Include a response that contains a minimum of 300 words. Base the narrative in your discussion response on the course material included in the Week 1 reading list (That you identify as relevant to your arguments, and response). Please do not be afraid of fully developing your response. Avoid emphasizing the minimum word count, and develop the response to include an inclusive and robust narrative on the questions outlined.
  • Read the grading rubric for the project.  Use the grading rubric while completing the project to ensure all requirements are met that will lead to the highest possible grade.
  • Third person writing is required.  Third person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing).  If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link:  http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person.
  • Contractions are not used in business writing, so do not use them.
  • Paraphrase and do not use direct quotation marks.  Paraphrase means you do not use more than four consecutive words from a source document, but put a passage from a source document into your own words and attribute the passage to the source document.  Not using direct quotation marks means that there should be no passages with quotation marks and instead the source material is paraphrased as stated above.
  • Provide the page or paragraph number when using in-text citations.  Note that a reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa.
  • You may only use the course material from the classroom.  You may not use books or any resource from the Internet.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of creating groups based on high/low abilities.

Often, teachers pair model high- level students with students who are struggling and need extra assistance with concepts. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of creating groups based on high/low abilities. In addition, explain one alternative grouping method and how it could be implemented.