Applying the motivational theories identified in part (a), suggest different rewards that organizations can apply to motivate employees. Ensure to discuss five rewards in association with each theory you mentioned in part 1. ((5 x 1.5) + (5 x 1.5) = 15 marks)

the essay will be divided into three parts:

1. Introduction Write a short introduction, which includes a summary of the basic concepts of motivation and rewards and introducing your specific essay topic. It should be no more than one paragraph. (2.5 marks)

2. Evaluation and Analysis This section is where you will address the two points mentioned below. (45 marks): a. Analyze any two motivation theories: One content theory and one process theory (8 + 8 = 16 marks). Describe the pros (at least 4) and cons (at least 3) of each theory (8 + 6 = 14 marks). (total = 30 marks)

b. Applying the motivational theories identified in part (a), suggest different rewards that organizations can apply to motivate employees. Ensure to discuss five rewards in association with each theory you mentioned in part 1. ((5 x 1.5) + (5 x 1.5) = 15 marks)

3. Conclusion This should simply reiterate your main points and conclusions. It should be no more than two paragraphs. (2.5 marks)

Remember to properly cite your references and provide a reference list, using APA referencing style. Please refer to at least 3 journal articles for motivation theories and 2 journal articles for reward and motivation.

Negative Health Effects from Wind Turbines this article argues that wind turbine noise is a health risk and needs to be mitigated, including by shutting down wind turbines at night.

Information about environmental issues is in the news pretty much constantly. Some of this information is well-founded in science, but some of it is of questionable scientific validity, even when the information is reported on by reputable news outlets. Determining the reliability of information can be even harder when the source of a claim is of unknown reputation or when the source itself is unknown.

Below are three sources making claims related to environmental issues. You will select ONE of the topics and write a three-page position paper, critiquing the claims made in the source. Note that, in this context, critique does not necessarily mean criticize or disagree with. It means to critically examine.

You have, essentially, three choices:

1. You can argue that the claims made by the source are essentially accurate.

2. You can argue that the claims made by the source are essentially inaccurate.

3. You can argue that some parts of the claim are accurate, but others are not.

In making your argument, you need to be SPECIFIC about what claims are correct or not and why. You must find references from reputable sources to support your argument. In other words, this argument is not based on what you personally believe but on what can be shown based on reliable work.

The three topics you can choose for are:

1. Negative Health Effects from Wind Turbines this article argues that wind turbine noise is a health risk and needs to be mitigated, including by shutting down wind turbines at night.1 https://www.masterresource.org/wind-turbine-noise-issues/wto-wind-turbine-noise-as-a-health-hazard/

2. Climate Gate This article argues that the e-mails leaked from the University of East Anglias Climactic Research Unit in 2009 reveal a large-scale conspiracy to manipulate the public into believing that climate change is real and that human activity is behind it.2

https://search.proquest.com/wallstreetjournal/docview/193486944/C57AB264D3904E78PQ/29?accountid=11467

3. Sun Activity Causes Global Climate Change This article argues that solar activity, rather than anthropogenic CO2 emissions, is a more plausible culprit for global climate change.3 https://www.breakpoint.org/41973-2/

Note that the above brief summaries only cover a tiny fraction of the arguments made in the articles. You need to read the articles for yourselves, select their main points, and critique those points in your paper.

Your paper must be AT LEAST three pages in length (three full pages, not counting heading information or references).

Standard formatting requirements apply (Times New Roman 12-point font, one-inch margins, double spaced, etc.).

You MUST use at LEAST five sources in this paper, and at LEAST two of these must be papers from the primary literature (peer reviewed journal articles). If you do your research well, however, exceeding these minimums should be very easy.

In college-level work, you should be looking to primary sources for your references, so you should not cite any encyclopedia-type source (including Wikipedia). That doesnt mean you cannot use such resources for initial background reading, but any information you find in a secondary source like Wikipedia should be traced back to its primary source, and that primary source should be cited, instead.

You will, of course, need to cite the original source of these claims in your paper. As the initial source for some of these claims are web sites, you will need to be able to cite those web sites in your paper (while the Climategate article is accessed through the web, it is actually cited as a newspaper article, as it appeared in print, as well). When citing websites, you will need to make sure that you use a properly formatted, ACS-style reference. You can do this relatively easily through Zotero. Be aware that web pages rarely have identifiable authors. If no author is apparent, leave that field blank. Note that you need to include a separate citation to each web page that you use, even if they come from the same organization.

Be careful in citing web sites as your sources for information or analysis, however. Some sites are more reliable than others. It will be up to you to gauge the reliability of ALL of the sources that you use, but pay particular attention to determining the validity of web sources.

Web sites should NOT be the only source of information related to the scientific validity of the claims made, however. You need to find at least two sources from the primary literature that address the scientific claims, in addition to any other sources that you find.

Example citations for the article sources are included below.

References

(1) Lange, S. World Health Organization: Wind Turbine Noise as a Health Hazard (opening recognition likely to lead to more acknowledgement) – Master Resource https://www.masterresource.org/wind-turbine-noise-issues/wto-wind-turbine-noise-as-a-health-hazard/ (accessed Aug 12, 2019).

(2) Lindzen, R. S. Climate Science In Denial. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. New York, N.Y., United States, New York, N.Y. April 22, 2010, p A.23.

(3) Craven, S. Michael. Sun May be Causing Global WarmingSeriously? http://www.breakpoint.org/2019/05/41973/ (accessed Aug 12, 2019).

Discuss ethical reasoning behind background check.

The Ethical Reasoning Behind Background Checks

Collins (2019) discusses several areas that may be covered when an employer conducts a Background Check (see chapter 3).

Please address each (listed below) and share your rationale for agreement or disagreement with each area.

Educational Accomplishments
Credit Checks
Criminal Records
Social Media (searches)
Place yourself in the role of the employer or manager conducting the background check. Would your ethical reasoning differ with the rationale you presented above?

Do you think the variables are appropriately used? Why or why not?

Week 9 Discussion: Multiple Regression

This Discussion assists in solidifying your understanding of statistical testing by engaging in some data analysis. This week you will work with a real, secondary dataset to construct a research question, estimate a multiple regression model, and interpret the results.

Whether in a scholarly or practitioner setting, good research and data analysis should have the benefit of peer feedback. For this Discussion, you will post your response to the hypothesis test, along with the results. Be sure and remember that the goal is to obtain constructive feedback to improve the research and its interpretation, so please view this as an opportunity to learn from one another.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Review this weeks Learning Resources and media program related to multiple regression.
Create a research question using the Afrobarometer Dataset or the HS Long Survey Dataset, that can be answered by multiple regression.
By Day 3

Use SPSS to answer the research question. Post your response to the following:

If you are using the Afrobarometer Dataset, report the mean of Q1 (Age). If you are using the HS Long Survey Dataset, report the mean of X1Par1Edu.
What is your research question?
What is the null hypothesis for your question?
What research design would align with this question?
What dependent variable was used and how is it measured?
What independent variables are used and how are they measured? What is the justification for including these predictor variables?
If you found significance, what is the strength of the effect?
Explain your results for a lay audience, explain what the answer to your research question.

By Day 5

Respond to at least two of your colleagues posts and comment on the following:

Do you think the variables are appropriately used? Why or why not?
Does the addition of the control variables make sense to you? Why or why not?
Does the analysis answer the research question? Be sure and provide constructive and helpful comments for possible improvement.
If there was a significant effect, comments on the strength and its meaningfulness.
As a lay reader, were you able to understand the results and their implications? Why or why not?

What precautions and interactions would you educate the patient about when prescribing your recommended medications or changes in medication?

Write a summary statement about the case presentation, including potential DSM-5 diagnoses.
Is there a screening tool for this diagnosis? Would it be appropriate for this patient? If available online, include a link to the tool.
What assessment questions would you ask them to identify their eating disorders, triggers, and current coping skills?
What medication changes would you recommend, including doses and administration times? What precautions and interactions would you educate the patient about when prescribing your recommended medications or changes in medication?
Explain any other health professional referrals that would be significant in your patients treatment plan.
Cases
Jill Paddington

Jill Paddington, a nine-year-old female, has been brought to your office by her father for a psychiatric evaluation about her abnormal eating habits, anxiety, and confirmed autism spectrum disorder (which has been controlled with therapy and a consistent schedule).

Her father, Dylan, fills you in.

Dylan’s Transcript
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Before this appointment, her pediatrician ruled out organic causes and completed laboratory tests; additional blood serum iron, serum zinc, hemoglobin, stool, and urine tests showed unremarkable results. There has been no exposure to lead, so there is no test regarding lead concentration in her blood.

Jills Lab Results
Test Normal Levels Patient Test Result
Serum ferritin ng/ml 1055 9
Serum zinc ug/10 ml 66194 50
Hemoglobin g/dl Above 11.5 11.5
Calcium mf/dl 7.610.8 8.3
Ryan Edwards

Ryan Edwards is 30-year-old male reporting regurgitations without retching or gagging preceded by a sensation of pressure in his esophagus and abdomen.

Ryan’s Transcript
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In his chart, you see that his doctor prescribed Fluoxetine 40 mg po daily and buspirone 15 mg po TID.

Mike Hill

Mike Hill is a 23-year-old male who sees you today with a history of fluctuating and significant weight loss. Todays weight indicates a 30-pound loss since his last doctor visit two months ago.

Mike’s Transcript
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According to his chart, his PCP diagnosed him with General Anxiety Disorder and noted specific phobia of choking. Mike has no other relevant past medical history or concurrent medical conditions or disorders. His diet doesnt have any culturally associated practices, and food is available for consumption. Mike has no history of an eating disorder or trauma.

Sleep is restful with Trazodone 25 mg po q hs and melatonin 3 mg po q hs. He tried Zoloft in high school and college but reported negative side effects of low libido and tiredness; he stopped taking it at age 19.