Describe what type of problem-solver you are, based upon the quiz in the program

The Veteran’s Administration (VA) has an Internet-based program title, “Moving Forward.” Moving Forward is a program developed for veterans, but available to the broad community. Specific insight and skills are explored and introduced such as, “types of problem-solving.”

  1. Complete all eight  https://www.veterantraining.va.gov/apps/movingforward/index.html  program modules.
  2. Submit a written reflection, where you will give an overview of the program, reflect on how this program specifically applies to you, and identify which principles of Community Psychology (refer back to Ch.1) are incorporated into this program. More specifically, your entry must cover the following:
    • Explain what is the Moving Forward program
    • Describe what type of problem-solver you are, based upon the quiz in the program
    • Describe what strategies you’ve learned regarding problem-solving
    • Comment on each Principle of Community Psychology (from Ch. 1) and if it is applied to this program, and comment, overall, on whether or not you think the Moving Forward program meets the spirit of Community Psychology

Describe the history of the selected agency and department by explaining its reasons (goals and objectives) for being established.

As a consultant, you need to develop an in-depth analysis and evaluation of the selected agency’s planning, organizational design, decision-making process, and implementation, and then provide recommendations for improvement. Therefore, you will conduct interviews with agency representatives and research related academic sources, the agency’s website, or any government website. The analysis will be read by the VP of accounts and client support, as well as by the leaders of the agency for whom you are working. Assignment Instructions Write a 5–7 page paper in which you: Describe the history of the selected agency and department by explaining its reasons (goals and objectives) for being established. Title this section History of [Selected Agency]. Analyze the organizational design of the selected agency and specific department by describing the design and organizational chart. Assess its effectiveness in making major policy decisions and providing services to its primary recipients. Title this section Organizational Design. Include a figure of the current organizational design within the text of the paper. Recommend a redesign of the agency’s structure to better serve the needs of the department’s businesses without jeopardizing the goals and objectives of the agency. Explain your reasoning for changing the design, and explain the change’s impact on the agency’s effectiveness in delivering quality services. Title this section Assessment of Organizational Design. Include a figure of the new organizational design within the text of the paper. Analyze 2–3 major milestones, factors (internal or external), or actors affecting the agency’s success and their influence on the effectiveness of the agency’s planning, organizational design, decision making, and implementation. Also, analyze 2–3 possible causes (internal or external) that appear to have the effect of impeding the organization’s implementation of its policy and meeting its goals and objectives. Title this section Evaluation of Planning and Implementation. Recommend 2–3 strategies (from the previous criterion) that the agency could implement to improve its effectiveness in the areas of planning, decision making, organization, and implementation, by explaining each recommendation and providing reasons each recommendation would bring about improvement. Title this section Recommendations for Planning and Implementation. Include a cause and effect diagram in the text of the paper. Provide the completed PAD599 Interview Template for 1–2 interviews, putting this information in the Appendix under Interviews. Go to Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library to locate and list 4–5 relevant and credible outside resources that support the content of this assignment. Include no more than one non-government website. Note: Follow the Guidelines for Interview Assignments at Strayer University provided in the Assignment Preparation in Week 1. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed and double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. Conduct an in-depth analysis and evaluation of an agency’s planning, organizational design, decision-making process, and implementation, and provide recommendations for improvement

Outline the process for the development of nursing standards of practice for your state, including discussion of the entities involved in developing the standards of practice and how the standards of practice influence the nursing process for your areas of specialty.

Outline the process for the development of nursing standards of practice for your state, including discussion of the entities involved in developing the standards of practice and how the standards of practice influence the nursing process for your areas of specialty.

Discuss key strategic and operational planning decisions that she made along her storied career path.

Read the articles in your course materials about famed college coach and AD Debbie Yow. Discuss key strategic and operational planning decisions that she made along her storied career path. What did you find interesting about her approach to planning, organizing and delegating authority within her organization?

There was a reason the framers of the US Constitution were adamant about not signing it unless there were protections of civil liberties. What are civil liberties? Can you name at least three?

There was a reason the framers of the US Constitution were adamant about not signing it unless there were protections of civil liberties. What are civil liberties? Can you name at least three?

Discuss how you would implement the concept of Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit) at the NAB company you created? 

The concept behind the “triple bottom line” is that companies are responsible to all their stakeholders. This includes everyone who is involved with the company whether directly or indirectly, as well as the planet on which we all live. This approach sees shareholders as part of the stakeholder group, but only as part of it. Before writing your response to this week’s discussion, please review the following resource for more details on the triple bottom line: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_79.htm.

How would you implement the concept of Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit) at the NAB company you created?

Check out Chapter 14: Social Responsibility & Sustainability for more information.

Keep the following format in mind as you complete this week’s discussion:

Profit – When looking at profit from this theory’s perspective, the idea is that profits will help empower and sustain the community, and not just represent a benefit for the shareholders. (Briefly explain your approach.)

People – Discuss your approach to care about suppliers, customers, community, employees. (For example, to care about employees you can provide a good working environment, training and development opportunities, healthcare, etc.)

Planet – Discuss your approach to minimize your impact on the environment. (An example would be to create processes to minimize waste or reduce energy usage; maybe you are using recycled materials, etc.)

Describe the major components of a business plan.

  1. Explain the steps involved in conducting a feasibility analysis.
  2. Why should an entrepreneur develop a business plan?
  3. Describe the major components of a business plan.
  4. How can an entrepreneur seeking funds to launch a business convince potential lenders and investors that a market for the product or service really does exist?
  5. How would you prepare to make a formal presentation of your business plan to a venture capital forum?