Imagine that the CEO of your company (past, present, or future) has asked you to explain the importance of adding more funding to the organization’s talent management program.

“Employee Training and Talent Management”

  • Go to the Chief Learning Officer Media websites to read the article titled “Let HR Set the Table” by Dave DeFilippo located at: http://www.clomedia.com/2016/02/08/let-hr-set-the-table/ and “Assessing the Chief Learning Officer Role” by Ruth Kustoff located at http://www.knowledgeadvantage.biz/single-post/2016/03/28/Assessing-the-Chief-Learning-Officer-Role. Select and explain two strategies Chief Learning Officers (CLOs) can use to add value to the HR departments of their organization. Provide rationale for your reasoning.
  • Imagine that the CEO of your company (past, present, or future) has asked you to explain the importance of adding more funding to the organization’s talent management program. You have two (2) minutes of her time to convince her that your ideas would add value. Briefly outline the key points to your strategy.

Write a short summary of the article: what was the issue discussed; what was the source of the information, was it credible (unbiased)?

Write a short summary of the article: what was the issue discussed; what was the source of the information, was it credible (unbiased)? If it was biased why do you think so, were you aware of this issue?

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/earths-most-biodiverse-ecosystems-face-a-perfect-storm

Explain how viable employee relations’ practices have contributed to Wal-Mart’s success as an employer.

The secret to Wal-Mart’s success has long been attributed to its strong culture. Wal-Mart employees are referred to as “Walmartians” which is a sign of a unique culture shared by them. This culture is responsible for a company of this magnitude to be able to sustain its entrepreneurial spirit decade after decade.

In early days, Wal-Mart achieved remarkable growth rates and was the first trillion-dollar company in the world. With amazing success came criticism. Wal-Mart once held the record for being sued the maximum number of times. Its practices and culture were held responsible for killing small local retailers. It was also criticized for gender-based discrimination, it’s overtime policies, and using sweatshop products.

Go to Walmart’s Website and review the employment benefits it offers, located at http://walmartstores.com/Careers/7750.aspx.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

  1. Explain how viable employee relations’ practices have contributed to Wal-Mart’s success as an employer.
  2. Speculate on the contribution that employee benefits have in relation to the success of Wal-Mart’s employment practices.
  3. Predict the major effects that the organizational culture and the use of performance criteria could have on the establishment of a union.
  4. Speculate on why you believe Wal-Mart has not been effectively unionized over the years. Provide a rationale for your response.

Distinguish between job enlargement and job enrichment, and provide an example showing any differences in these two job design approaches.

 

What are the structural factors that cause conflict in an organization?     What are ways of preventing and/or eliminating intergroup conflict within an organization?

Distinguish between job enlargement and job enrichment, and provide an example showing any differences in these two job design approaches.

 

Discuss the idea that if a higher power confers authority and shapes the religious institution, how does this influence the culture that practices the religion?

Discuss the idea that if a higher power confers authority and shapes the religious institution, how does this influence the culture that practices the religion?Can people change values in the culture if the religion originally sets the precedence?

Explain how you took cultural factors and diversity into account when making the assessment and recommending interventions.

The sign of an effective clinician is the ability to identify the criteria that distinguish the diagnosis from any other possibility (otherwise known as a differential diagnosis). An ambiguous clinical diagnosis can lead to a faulty course of treatment and hurt the client more than it helps. In this Assignment, using the DSM-5 and all of the skills you have acquired to date, you assess a client.

This is a culmination of learning from all the weeks covered so far.

To prepare: Use a differential diagnosis process and analysis of the Mental Status Exam in “The Case of L” to determine if the case meets the criteria for a clinical diagnosis.

Then by Sunday night, Please submit a 4 to 5 page paper in which you:

  • Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis. Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code, specifiers, severity, and the Z codes (other conditions that may need clinical attention).
  • Explain the full diagnosis, matching the symptoms of the case to the criteria for any diagnoses used.
  • Identify 2–3 of the close differentials that you considered for the case and have ruled out. Concisely explain why these conditions were considered but eliminated.
  • Identify the assessments you recommend to validate treatment. Explain the rationale behind choosing the assessment instruments to support, clarify, or track treatment progress for the diagnosis.
  • Explain your recommendations for initial resources and treatment. Use scholarly resources to support your evidence-based treatment recommendations.
  • Explain how you took cultural factors and diversity into account when making the assessment and recommending interventions.
  • Identify client strengths, and explain how you would utilize strengths throughout treatment.
  • Identify specific knowledge or skills you would need to obtain to effe

Explain applicable federal/state/local laws and the current school and district policies related to teachers’ responsibilities to protect students’ rights and safety.

An important aspect of classroom management is keeping students safe. Student safety concerns include the use of technology and other classroom resources, maintaining students’ privacy, bullying, trauma, and child abuse. Teachers need to be aware of their legal and ethical responsibilities when it comes to protecting students in their classrooms.

For this assignment, prepare a 10-12 slide digital presentation  for an upcoming professional development for fellow teachers. Explain applicable federal/state/local laws and the current school and district policies related to teachers’ responsibilities to protect students’ rights and safety.

The presentation should include specific examples related to four of the following topics:

  • Digital citizenship (e.g., communication, literacy, etiquette, law, rights and responsibilities, and security)

Two additional topics from the list below:

  • Bullying/Harassment/Intimidation/Violence, on and off campus
  • Searches of students (e.g., drugs, weapons, cellphones)
  • Reporting requirements for suspected child abuse
  • FERPA and students’ privacy rights
  • Trauma or traumatic events (e.g., fire, bomb threat, evacuation)

One additional topic from the list below:

  • Extracurricular teacher assignments and responsibilities (e.g., playground supervision, coaching, club sponsoring)
  • Maintaining inclusion classrooms and compliance with IEPs for students with exceptionalities
  • Managing a classroom when 1:1 technology is present
  • Teachers’ professional behavior on and off campus, and online when communicating with the community, colleagues, and stakeholders

In addition, create a title slide, reference slide, and presenter’s notes.

Explain the benefits and drawbacks of renting versus owning a home.

Homes: Renting and Buying Worksheet

1. Complete the “Rent vs Buy” exercise on the SmartAsset website: https://smartasset.com/mortgage/rent-vs-buy#H5ktHGbUiE

Respond to each of the following in a minimum of 50 words:

· What was the recommendation?

· What were the factors that led to that recommendation?

· Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation? Why?

2. Consider how economic conditions affect your decision to buy or rent (i.e. interest rates, unemployment rate, and inflation).

Explain the benefits and drawbacks of renting versus owning a home.

3. Review Exhibit 7-4 in Ch. 7, p. 225 of Focus on Personal Finance.

Summarize in at least 100 words the steps in the home-buying process.

4. Review Exhibit 7-6 in Ch. 7, p. 230 of Focus on Personal Finance.

Estimate the affordable monthly mortgage payment, the affordable mortgage amount, and the affordable home purchase price for the following situation. Show your calculations in the table below.

· Monthly gross income: $2,950

· Other debt, monthly payment: $160

· Down payment to be made: 15% of purchase price

· Monthly property tax and insurance: $210

· 30-year mortgage at 6%