What were the specific strategies and tools that were used most effectively?

You will synthesize your understanding of why Medicare Part D passed, as well as the influence of the various interest groups and governmental entities during this process. Make sure to discuss both the policy process and the policy environment—that is, the key players involved and other circumstances that shaped this policy-making effort. For this assignment, address the following questions, doing further research as needed: How did various stakeholder groups influence the final outcome of Medicare Part D legislation? What were the specific strategies and tools that were used most effectively? Does the fact that Medicare Part D passed corresponds with your understanding of policy and politics, or did this surprise you? Explain your response.

What is the relationship between teenage pregnancy and high school dropout rates/ or Is there a relationship between vaping and anxiety?

Final Project Your final project will be a short paper featuring a simple regression on a topic of your choosing.  You will work individually on this project.    The purpose of the project is to enable the Learner to apply the statistical concepts learned to different topics.  Pick any topic you are interested in, which can be answered in the form of a simple least squares regression.  It can be any topic. For example:  What is the relationship between teenage pregnancy and high school dropout rates/ or  Is there a relationship between vaping and anxiety?   Find the data you need online –  use online library and any additional online services to find good data.   Run a regression analysis.  If you are using an analysis tool other than Excel, put your data into Excel and “Save As…” a comma-separated values (.csv) spreadsheet.  Load the data and complete your analysis.   Your project should include: An introduction that explains the question you want to answer.  Why should anybody care about your topic?  (your topic should have already been approved by your mentor) A short summary of the book chapters related to what you’re doing.  What is new about what you’re doing? Why is least squares regression a good method to answer your question? Describe where your data comes from (Sources).  Give some descriptive statistics for both variables. Graph of the data with regression line. Interpret the intercept, slope, coefficient of determination of the regression line.  Is there a significant relationship? Predict the response variable for one unit outside of the range of your data. Write your conclusion – be sure that your conclusion is backed up by your data/analysis.   Your responses must be complete, using terminology and concepts presented in the primary textbook as well as supplementary resources.  Write in complete sentences and use good grammar double-spacing, 12-point font, with one-inch margins. Be sure to cite your resources and provide the references using APA format.  Remember to reference all work cited or quoted by the text authors.

Assessing the Benefits of 21st Century After-School Programs: An Effective Academic Tool for Innovative Learning in High-Poverty School Districts

Need dissertation to follow the university dissertation template attached. Need tables/charts/for a qualitative research study based on 3    low-income school districts in Dallas vs 3 low-income school districts in Houston that have received 21st Federal Afterschool funding. I started writing chapter one and some of the literature review but needs to be re-written – simple, detailed with findings.

Discuss the Streptococcus Pyogenes.

1. Type Microorganism you have  2. Gram reaction (if any), shape and arrangement 3. Virulence factors  4. How the organism evades the immune system 5. Disease your organism can cause 6. How your organism can spread to others 7. Ways to prevent infection 8. How your organism will be treated  9. What a nurse needs to know about your organism 1

Critically assess the links between team performance and strategic objectives A.C. 1.2 – Critically evaluate tools and techniques available to set team performance targets A.C. 1.3 – Critically evaluate the value of team performance tools to measure future team performance

Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy Introduction The unit will explore how team performance can be evaluated and optimised to realize strategic objectives. Scenario Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment. However, in the case that they are not able to do so, please use the below scenario:- You are a senior manager in a business unit of a medium sized enterprise, with functional management and organisational leadership responsibilities. You have responsibility for all aspects of the performance management of your team and its contribution towards the achievement of business goals.   Please select and research an organisation of your choice to identify its approach to performance management. Provide brief details of your research in a summary of between 200 and 250 words, this should not be counted in the suggested word count. Use the results of your research to answer the tasks below.      Task 1:    Critically assess the links between the performance of your team and the stated strategic objectives of the organisation. You may wish to use congruence modelling for this purpose.   Identify a range of at least four different tools and techniques for setting team performance targets. Evaluate these by comparing and contrasting them, using a table format if preferred, identifying the advantages and disadvantages of each.    Assess their value then in the ongoing measuring and monitoring of team performance during the year, using practical examples to illustrate what worked well and what did not work so well in different situations or with different teams and cultures.  Keep the focus on changing and future team performance needs, considering changes in the business environment and its impact.   Guideline word count: 1,000 – 1,100 words   A.C. 1.1 – Critically assess the links between team performance and strategic objectives A.C. 1.2 – Critically evaluate tools and techniques available to set team performance targets A.C. 1.3 – Critically evaluate the value of team performance tools to measure future team performance   Task 2:    Explore and analysis how team performance targets are arrived at, considering the factors that effect and influence required team performance levels, compare and contrast current team performance with your findings.   Describe at least three different theories on motivation.  Relate motivational techniques and influencing and persuading methodologies to the encouragement of team members to commit to shared goals, by means of practical examples.    Keeping in focus your scenarios stated strategic objectives, explore, review and critically evaluate the contribution, effects and impact that delegation, mentoring and coaching have, positively and negatively in contributing to the meeting of the organisations strategic objectives. You may consider either strategic performance objectives or strategic organisational direction.   For this task use a working team performance plan, decompose its structure, highlight areas of logical sequencing of the processes, areas of good practice, possible errors, biases and omissions and possible misalignment with the stated strategic objectives under review.   Guideline word count: 900 – 950 words   A.C. 2.1 – Analyze how to determine required performance targets within teams against current performance A.C. 2.2 – Address the need for individual commitment to team performance in achievement of strategic objectives A.C. 2.3 – Critically evaluate the application of delegation, mentoring and coaching to the strategic objectives A.C. 2.4 – Critically evaluate a team performance plan to meet strategic objectives Task 3:   For this task you are required to identify both tools and methods that are deployed to conduct assessment activities of the business processes used to monitor team performance, whilst having the flexibility and capacity to identify and make changes as required.   For this task you are required to conduct a team performance event, conduct assessment of team performance against pre agreed team performance measures and targets. Use these findings to address non-compliant performance, considering potential areas of legality, human resource policy, codes and effects on other operational areas. You may wish to use tools and methodologies identified in AC. 3.1, for your purposes.   For this task you are required to research and explore the critical impact and consequences of non-compliance of team performance on meeting the already stated strategic objectives. The implications are likely to have considerable scale and scope of influence on operations. An Impact Statement format may be used for your purposes.   Guideline word count: 300 – 350 words   A.C. 3.1 – Identify tools and methodologies to assess the process for monitoring team performance and initiate changes where necessary. A.C. 3.2 – Evaluate team performance against agreed objectives of the plan and address problematic performances. A.C. 3.3 – Critically evaluate the impact of the team performance in contributing to meeting strategy.   Task 4: Research three influencing mythologies, review their suitability, given your sector or investigation, prevailing structure and culture and other factors you feel relevant, and determine their potential effectiveness in attracting and gaining commitment of individuals to align with the already identified organisational strategic direction.   Guideline word count: 1,050 – 1,100 words   A.C. 4.1 – Determine influencing methodologies that can gain the commitment of individuals to strategy A.C. 4.2 – Critically discuss the impact of individual dynamics, interests and organisational politics on securing the commitment of individuals to strategy.   Learners are required to complete all tasks. Assignment Guidelines All work must be submitted in a single electronic document (.doc file). This should go to the tutor and Centre Manager/Programme Director, plus one hard copy posted to the Centre Manager.   The assignment must be the Learner’s own work and not copies of theories or models. Direct quotes should be kept to a minimum, and shown in inverted commas. Models described and other quotes used must be properly attributed and referenced as appropriate. Learners must acknowledge or reference any sources that have been used to complete the assignment, listing reference material and web sites used.   Learners are encouraged to produce a reflective statement of no more than 300 words (which does not count towards the final word count), describing the value and knowledge gained from undertaking this assignment. The reflective statement is not assessed; however it encourages you to review the value and application of your learning.     Overall word count guide: 2500 – 4500     Plagiarism and Collusion In submitting the assignment Learner’s must complete a statement of authenticity confirming that the work submitted for all tasks is their own. The statement should also include the word count. Plagiarism and collusion are treated very seriously. Plagiarism involves presenting work, excerpts, ideas or passages of another author without appropriate referencing and attribution. Collusion occurs when two or more learners submit work which is so alike in ideas, content, wording and/or structure that the similarity goes beyond what might have been mere coincidence.   Appendices Separate Appendices should not be used. Any use of tables, graphs, diagrams, Gantt chart and flowcharts etc. that support the main report should be incorporated into the back of the  assignment report that is submitted. Any published secondary information such as annual reports and company literature, should be referenced in the main text of the assignment but not included.    Confidentiality Where a Learner is using organisational information that deals with sensitive material or issues, they must seek the advice and permission from that organisation about its inclusion. Where confidentiality is an issue, Learners are advised to anonymise their assignment report so that it cannot be attributed to that particular organisation. Word Count Policy In total, the assignment report should be between 2500 – 4500 words. Learners must comply with the required word count, within a margin of +10%.These rules exclude the index (if used), headings and information contained within references and bibliographies. When an assessment task requires learners to produce presentation slides with supporting notes, the word count applies to the supporting notes only.   Referencing and Professionalism   A professional approach to work is expected from all learners. Learners must therefore identify and acknowledge ALL sources/methodologies/applications used. The learner must use an appropriate referencing system to achieve this. Marks are not awarded for the use of English; however the learner must express ideas clearly and ensure that appropriate terminology is used to convey accuracy in meaning. Submission of Assignments   All work to be submitted on the due date as per Centre advice. All work must be submitted in a single electronic document (.doc file). This should go to the tutor and Centre Manager/Programme Director, plus one hard copy posted to the Centre Manager Suggested Resources Core Text Leading, Managing and Developing People, Rees, G. and French, R. 2010 Suggested Resources Empowerment Coaching and mentoring Managing stakeholders CMMI Nadler and Tushman – Organisational congruence model Porter’s Value Chain Mintzberg – Crafting strategies TRIZ UK Guānxi The 7 Habits of Effective Managers, Stephen Covey General systems model Problem structuring methods The Core Competence of the Corporation, Prahalad and Hamel 1990 Emotional intelligence Kakabadse Neuroscience for Leadership: Harnessing the Brain Gain Advantage (The Neuroscience of Business) Belbin Emotional intelligence Win-win 5 conflict management styles

Describe Retailers, Wholesalers and Their Strategy Planning.

Retailers, Wholesalers and Their Strategy Planning If your company, which is a market follower, was labeled as an imitator, what would its primary strategies be for meeting competition?  Clearly compare and explain the terms as part of your discussion: Market follower Imitator  Present five strategies for discussion.  Evaluate the relative effectiveness of each of these five strategies. Directions to student: The final paragraph (three or four sentences) of your initial post should summarize the one or two key points that you are making in your initial response.

Describe pathophysiology of disorder with an in-depth discussion of underlying immunological mechanisms.

Topic: Pertussis In regards to your allocated topic, prepare a short fact sheet addressing the following questions: 1) Introduction and overview of the topic to include a definition, Australian incidence data (who is effected, how many) and known risk factors (age, gender, ethnicity etc). [300 words] 2) Describe pathophysiology of disorder with an in-depth discussion of underlying immunological mechanisms. What immune cells are involved/effected? How does the pathogen overcome the immune system? How does the infection alter normal homeostatic processes (ie pertussis impact on respiratory processes) ? [550 words] 3) Describe the pharmacological treatments detailing how the medications alter the underlying disease process (ie less focus on dosages and regimes and more focus on describing what the drug does and how that resolves the pathophysiology). If appropriate, include vaccinations. [ 250 words] 4) What are the key patient education considerations when nursing a patient with this disorder? (Bullet points) [250 words] 5) Conclusion [50 words]

Discuss the importance and role of dance in from the birth of man to current trends.

* Write a research paper discuss the importance and role of dance in the cultures mentioned in the book, or others if you so wish from the birth of man to current trends.   * Describe how social factors impacted the dance culture of each mentioned time.  * Tell me whether you feel dance has an importance as not only an art form, but as a communal entity that keeps us together as human’s.   * Where do you see current dance trends shifting towards based on the history of dance? * Do you feel dance has a place in society today (why or why not)?   * Do you feel dance education is necessary in education (why or why not)?