Week10 Discussion2 Response

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Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resource on your own before you bid. One of the references must come from Broderick and Blewitt (2015). I need this completed by 02/04/18 at 3pm. Respond to at least two of my colleagues using one or more of the following approaches:

· Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research in the Walden Library.

· Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.

· Expand on your colleague’s posting by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence.

1. (B. Smi)

After completing the Five Factor Personality Test, my results were as follows: Factor I: Extraversion (Surgency), Factor II: Agreeableness (Friendliness), Factor III: Conscientiousness (Dependability), Factor IV: Neuroticism, and Factor V: Openness (Culture/Intellect).

Factor I

Buchanan (n.d.) declares that Surgency is a descriptor for behavior in social settings. Those who score high in this trait are very outgoing while those who score low are more reserved, introverts.. My score was ranked at about average. I can’t say that this score was accurate or inaccurate because I believe I can be an even split. If I am unfamiliar or uncomfortable with the setting, I can be reserved and observant.

Factor II

Friendliness is described by Buchanan (n.d.) as a trait that displays how an individual treats others. I believe this to be true as I firmly believe in treating others with respect at all times. I am very cognizant about pleasantries and politeness: please and thank yous, eye contact, and respectful tones. The associated characteristics for this trait are identified as trusting, friendly, and cooperative. I would say I am each of these. Over time, I’ve that it takes much more time and energy to be mean, angry, or spiteful. There is also no benefit to that behavior when others are going on about their lives. In addition to this, I know how it feels to be treated poorly and I’d rather not spread that around. I would much rather throw glitter than coal. My score, 29, is ranked as relatively high.

Factor III(Week10 Discussion2 Response)

Conscientiousness is describes a person’s ability to be organized and persistent in accomplishing their set goals. Also a trait that manifested over time. I’ve always enjoyed learning but found high school a bit too easy. Therefore, college was a bit of a shock because I had to learn to study for the first time ever. Now, I am all about planning, time frames, and setting goals that are attainable and realistic. I believe I favor mother in this trait as she has always preached to that I be a woman of my word. It was always her expectation that I did what I said I would do and if I could not, it needed to be discussed. My score in this factor, 44, is categorized as relatively high, depicting me as well organized and dutiful.

Factor IV

Neuroticism concerns a person’s frequency in experiencing negative emotions. Like most people, I have a few negative thought about myself when I feel disappointed or that I could have done better at something. However, this is not a frequent occurrence. I agree with my score of 13, which is marked as relatively low.  In the past I had a lot of negative self talk. I remember reading once that they way parent’s speak to their children is the reoccurring voice in their head. I firmly believe this. I struggled with my body image a lot in school and college even wearing size three jeans because I was often told I needed to lost weight and eat less. An increase in self-love and taking over my views of my body decreased past emotional distress. I would say I am more relaxed and less emotional.

Factor V

The trait of openness, within the FFPT,  depicts a person’s ability to be open-minded and interested in culture. My high score of 31 indicates my likeliness to be creative and imaginative. Buchanan (n.d.) insists similar individuals also seek out cultural and educational experiences. This score is spot on as I love art !!! I literally just received two paintings for my apartment from a friend of mine. I believe in art and its ability to help those who are different and express themselves differently. In addition to this, I sometimes assist a great friend of mine in creative direction for his photo shoots. I also co-founded a blog in which I discussed topics related to non-millennial millennial. Lol

Two Experiences

An experience that impacted my development until adulthood was the way I viewed myself. I was very active in high school: cheerleading, dance team, and working part-time. I wore single digits in jeans but I was never small enough for my mother. I carried that insecurity about my body with me for most of my life. It took some therapy and a lot of “undoing” for me to unlearn the negative self-talk. I’d come so self-conscious I’d talk about my weight before anyone else could to beat them to the punch. However, this undoing also helped me deal with negativity. I was bullied in high school for trivial things. I knew they weren’t true but the pain was very real. As a young adult I’ve decided not to take on other people’s stuff. Through life experiences and educational materials, I’ve learned that sometimes project onto others or reflect their unhappiness by lashing out at others. I have made my personal views of self a priority.

Another experience that has impacted my development was the notion to preserve. My dad is an Army vet and always believed “if there’s a will, there’s a way.” He didn’t believe there was just one route to anything. Implementing that style of thought has helped me through a number of things. There isn’t just one way to be educated, happy, or loved. An example of this could be taken from my workplace values. I work for the Department of Human Resources, assisting individuals in finding jobs and furthering their education. If I cannot find the necessary information, I’m willing to search all systems, send emails, and annoy my teammates to help that person out. I do not believe in trying something once and becoming defeated. I’ve carried this attitude with me in all areas of life.

Summary(Week10 Discussion2 Response)

I believe that the FFPT results were spot on in the assessment of my traits and behaviors. While my Surgency can vary, it is accurate in the sense that I can be both outgoing and reserved. I believe that my childhood traits and lessons have followed me into adulthood. However, I also believe traits can change and evolve as the person does. Finally, I believe a large part of my ability to change is influenced by Factor V: which is my ability to be open, imaginative, and creative.

References

Buchanan, T. (n.d.). Five factor personality test. Retrieved March 10, 2013 from http://www.personalitytest.org.uk/

2. (A. Wit)

Personality traits are relatively stable over the lifespan, but they are also influenced by life stage development and life events. Thirty-five years ago, mental health researchers found they could narrow down measurable personality traits into five categories: extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015).  These personality traits are often referred to as the “Five Factor Model” or “the Big 5”.  The Five Factor Personality Test (FFTP) is an online modification of the International Personality Item Pool (INIP).  Both tests are used to rank individuals within the five personality trait categories (Buchanan, n.d.).  Such tests can be used to analyze stability and change in personality traits over time (Specht, Egloff, & Schmukle, 2011).

My FFTP scores

Factor I- Extroversion- 27- about average

Factor II- Agreeableness- 26- about average

Factor III- Conscientiousness -39- relatively high

Factor IV- Neuroticism- 18- relatively low

Factor V- Openness- 23- relatively low

My scores on the FFTP were predictable in some categories and surprising in others.  The most surprising score was Factor I-extroversion.  I ranked about average.  This is surprising to me because I would describe myself as an introvert.  Although I am adept in social situations, I highly value time alone.  I prefer listening and observing unless I feel confident in making a point.  In factors II-V including agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness, my scores were predictable.  My highly conscientious traits include a preference for planning over spontaneity and co-dependent behaviors such as being overly responsible for myself and others.

Influences on personality development in childhood and adulthood

Despite the stability of personality traits over time, major life events can influence a person’s rank in any of the five factors (Specht, Egloff, & Schmukle, 2011).  Major life events may include normative milestones or unpredictable situations.  One normative life event that has influenced my personality was becoming a parent.  I would expect that my score in the conscientious category would be lower before parenthood.  I had three children in the span of five years.  The responsibility of caring and nurturing three young children trumped a spontaneous lifestyle.  Non-normative events that have influenced my personality were the divorce of my parents in middle adulthood and later my own divorce.  In the period immediately following both divorces, I suspect that my neuroticism would have ranked much higher than it does today, and higher than it was as an adolescent.  My current low-level of neuroticism is a poignant indicator of the stability of personality traits from childhood through adulthood, even if they can vary in response to life events.

Manifestation of personality traits(Week10 Discussion2 Response)

My scores in the FFTP are reflective of who I am today, in this moment.  For example, I scored relatively low in openness.  High scorers in openness are creative, imaginative, and seek out cultural experiences, whereas low scorers are down-to-earth and practical (Buchanan, n.d.).  I tend to gather details and analyze.  I like to do research and math!  Although I am very open and willing to explore spiritually, I value tangible facts.  Another example of the manifestation of traits is my cooperative approach to working with others and my above average agreeableness score.  I live in a small rural community.  I was raised to put trust in my neighbors and expect that most people were allies rather than opponents.

Summary

Counselors should adopt a multidimensional approach to lifespan development.  Although personality traits are relatively stable over the lifespan, they can be influenced by normative and non-normative events.  Using the FFTP assessment can help clients develop an awareness of the quality of life (Buchanan, n.d.).  This assignment has helped me to identify levels and manifestations of my extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness.

References

Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education

Buchanan, T. (n.d.). Five-factor personality test. Retrieved March 10, 2013. Retrieved from http://www.personalitytest.org.uk/

Specht, J., Egloff, B., & Schmukle, S. C. (2011). Stability and change of personality across the life course: The impact of age and major life events on mean-level and rank-order stability of the Big Five. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 101(4), 862–882

Readings(Week10 Discussion2 Response)

· Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

o Chapter 13, “Middle Adulthood: Cognitive, Personality, and Social Development” (review pp. 478-525)

o Chapter 14, “Living Well: Stress, Coping, and Life Satisfaction in Adulthood” (pp. 526-555)

Diehl, M., & Hay, E. L. (2010). Risk and resilience factors in coping with daily stress in adulthood: The role of age, self-concept incoherence, and personal control. Developmental Psychology, 46(5),1132–1146.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Henning, P. B. (2011). Disequilibrium, development, and resilience through adult life. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 28(5),443–454.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Ong, A. D., Bergeman, C. S., & Boker, S. M. (2009). Resilience comes of age: Defining features in later adulthood. Journal of Personality, 77(6),1777–1804.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Pufall-Jones, E., & Mistry, J. (2010). Navigating across cultures: Narrative constructions of lived experience. Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 4(3), 151–167.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Specht, J., Egloff, B., & Schmukle, S. C. (2011). Stability and change of personality across the life course: The impact of age and major life events on mean-level and rank-order stability of the Big Five. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 101(4), 862–882.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Sutin, A. R., Costa, P. T., Jr., Wethington, E., & Eaton, W. (2010). Turning points and lessons learned: Stressful life events and personality trait development across middle adulthood. Psychology and Aging, 25(3), 524–533.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Buchanan, T. (n.d.). Five factor personality test. Retrieved March 10, 2013 from http://www.personalitytest.org.uk/

Media(Week10 Discussion2 Response)

· Laureate Education (Producer). (2013e). Middle adulthood [Video file]. Retrieved from CDN Files Database. (COUN 6215/COUN 8215/HUMN 8215)
In this week’s media, you will examine the family member aged 30–65.
Note: Please click on the following link for the transcript: Transcript (PDF).

· Laureate Education (Producer). (2013h). Perspectives: Middle adulthood [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 3 minutes.
This week’s presenter discusses the impacts of family, career, and sexual orientation in middle adulthood.

Accessible player  –Downloads– Download Video w/CC Download Audio Download Transcript

 
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Addressing Clinical Challenges

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Respond to each of the 6 statement

Question description

Please respond with a 150 words per statement. APA format.

Question1: During your practicum, determine what clinical problem or issue the organization is facing. Discuss two implications for nursing.

Statement1:Working in the student health center at a SUNY college, a significant issue we are faced with is the increased number of students who are testing positive for sexually transmitted infections (STI). Despite numerous prevention and treatment efforts, the transmission of STI’s on college campuses continue to be a significant health concern (Williams et al., 2008). Here at the center we offer free condoms and partner up with outside organizations who will test our students for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis free of charge. We also treat our students with the appropriate medication regimen if they are tested positive for an STI and will treat their partners as well if they are a student on campus.

Nursing implications include teaching and educating students and encouraging screenings for sexually transmitted infections. Educating our students is a critical component of STI prevention and management. We conduct many different educational programs on topics pertaining to STI’s, sexual health, and safe sex practices. Nurses can offer guidance to individuals about communicating an STI diagnosis to their current or previous partners and can help facilitate treatment (Maria et al., 2017). Encouraging screening for STI’s is also an important nursing implication. We recommend our students to be tested every six month to one year if tested negative in the past. For students who have tested positive, we recommend testing in three months. Students have expressed great gratitude to us for the services that we provide to them.

RESPOND TO THE STATEMENT WITH 175 WORDS APA FORMAT SOURCE IF NECESSARY.(Addressing Clinical Challenges)

STATEMENT 2: I work in a community clinic serving the needs of the underserved in Pinal County Arizona. The clinic provides services in family care, pediatrics, dental, and women’s health. I take a special interest in women’s health as I am the Registered Nurse Team Leader for the OBGYN department. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2018 cervical cancer impacts women globally and it is one of the cancers that is the most preventable. I recognized a calling in women’s health because all too often I see how this topic is overlooked and realize that more attention needs to be placed on preventative care of the complex health issues that affect women. Pap smears are a very easy and important tool used in the early detection of cervical cancer. While the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA), 2018 underscores that 100 percent of women should complete routine cervical cancer screening they suggest, “an organization can set an appropriate and realistic goal based on the review of comparable data after consideration of the payer mix of the patient population served” (p.10). As an organization we set the benchmark at 75 percent of females in the community ages 21-65 years have routine cervical cancer screening, however the organizations 2017 dashboards indicate they are only at 50 percent. This has many implications to the nursing practice as nurses play a key role in prevention and detection. It is within a nurse’s scope of practice to advocate for screening, provide training and education, and with many nurses in advanced practice roles such as nurse practitioner, they are also performing the screening tests. Greensdale, Fitzgerald, Doyle Barry, and Power-Kean, 2013 stress that women need to be empowered through proper education, take advantage of new technology and electronic medical record (EMR) systems to track and send reminders to patient, and evaluating health behaviors for avoiding routine pap exams. There is absolutely no reason why these screening numbers cannot be turned around and have a positive impact on patient outcomes when we have the resources right at our fingertips.

RESPOND TO THE STATEMENT WITH 175 WORDS APA FORMAT SOURCE IF NECESSARY.(Addressing Clinical Challenges)

STATEMENT 3: Working at a local hospital in the orthopedics department, there is currently an issue regarding readmission to the hospital due to secondary infection in post-operative patients who did not follow their discharge instructions for wound care. Being in a low income region with high rates of diabetes, there are increased risks for health complications after surgery, including improper wound healing (Providence Health Network, 2016). Although there are instructions given to the patients prior to discharge regarding their medications and the physical therapy they need to attend or wound care they need to perform, there is a lack of compliance to the care plan. Many of the patients stated upon readmission that their initial surgery or hospitalization was covered from their insurance but the necessary outpatient therapies or wound care appointments were going to be out of pocket costs, which they could not afford. Because they opted to not follow-up or go to their appointments, they had decreased wound healing and many of them developed staph infections leading to them being readmitted (Providence Health Network, 2016). In order to address this problem, there are several measures being taken both prior to discharge and afterwards in order to reduce these complications and promote proper wound healing and health.

One primary method of reducing these readmission rates is to provide supplies and education for the patients to perform their dressing changes or necessary wound care after being discharged. Public community resources and resources provided from the hospital as donations are given in order to reduce the financial burden on those who cannot afford the follow-up visits to specialty wound care clinics (Providence Health Network, 2016). Prior to discharge the nurses also provide education and demonstration to the patient and their family in order to confirm that they are capable of performing the care needing. In addition, the case managers have created a team of wound care nurses who follow-up with these patients via phone or video chat to ensure they are performing the care.

Another way they are working to correct this issue is to provide diabetes education to patients that already have diabetes or who are at risk for developing diabetes. Because many patients come in and are unaware that they are at risk or have diabetes, they also present a higher risk for complications. Teaching them about proper nutrition and glucose monitoring, as well as checking their feet are all ways the nurses are able to increase knowledge of diabetes. By making them aware of the risk for impaired tissued integrity or decreased wound healing, it will help encourage them to be more diligent in their post-operative care upon discharge (providence Health Network, 2016). Making sure they are educated regarding the effects of diabetes is a priority for all patients, but increasingly so in the patients with a higher risk for complication because of the comorbidity.

RESPOND TO THE STATEMENT WITH 175 WORDS APA FORMAT SOURCE IF NECESSARY.

QUESTION 2 What is the main issue for your organization in addressing a solution to evidence-based nursing practice? Discuss what might be the first step in addressing and resolving this issue.

STATEMENT 3(Addressing Clinical Challenges)

As the nursing profession continues to evolve, the educational focus is also changing. One of the most significant emerging needs in healthcare today is evidence-based practice. Key elements in the successful implementation of evidence-based practice in nursing include: (University of Texas Arlington, 2012)

  • Reviewing research and studies that examine the best practices in clinical nursing (University of Texas Arlington, 2012).
  • Interactive decision-making regarding care and treatment planning which integrates care team members, as well as the opinion of the patient and his or her family (University of Texas Arlington, 2012).
  • Ongoing professional development education of nurses, including pursuit of advanced degree programs when available (University of Texas Arlington, 2012).
  • Addressing clinical issues and critically examining possible practice changes (University of Texas Arlington, 2012).
  • Strong emphasis on problem-solving skills, clinical judgment and the use of sound evidence to support clinical decisions based on research, experience and the environment (University of Texas Arlington, 2012).

There are many ways to help address, and resolve the need for more EBP in health care settings. It starts, with support from management, and across the board education.

  • Confirm management support (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2018).S
  • Expressed support for the initiative (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2018).
  • Additional months for Implementation Team to work (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2018).
  • Training resources and release time for unit staff involved in prevention (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2018).
  • Resources for equipment and supplies (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2018).
  • Policies and procedures in place (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2018).
  • Develop a process for monitoring implementation closely and making midcourse corrections as needed (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2018).
  • Carry out your strategies so that you successfully implement the new practices (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2018)

RESPOND TO THE STATEMENT WITH 175 WORDS APA FORMAT SOURCE IF NECESSARY.

STATEMENT 5

Evidence based practice (EBP) involves clinical decision making based on current best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences (Stokke et al., 2014). Research has revealed that patient outcomes significantly improve when nurses utilize evidence based practice. EBP has been shown to increase patient safety, improve clinical outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. One of the main issues we are faced with in addressing a solution to evidence-based nursing practice in my organization is lack of support and resistance from senior staff to use and conduct research. Without support and engagement from senior staff, it is nearly impossible for our facility to sustain a culture of evidence based practice. Due to this issue, we are also currently one of the few SUNY colleges who have not yet implemented electronic health records into our facility.

The first step to addressing and resolving this issue is to stress the importance of implementing evidence based practice into our facility. Communication and collaboration is imperative in resolving this issue. Many of the senior staff are afraid of technology and simply refuse to embrace it. A few of them lack support because they feel they lack knowledge and competency. Conducting a meeting with all staff involved and explaining the significant benefits that ebp can bring to our facility is imperative. Explaining how evidence based practice is used in similar facility settings would also be beneficial. The hardest step in this process is to get everyone in agreeance that implementing evidence based practice in our facility is a necessity.

RESPOND TO THE STATEMENT WITH 175 WORDS APA FORMAT SOURCE IF NECESSARY.

STATEMENT 6(Addressing Clinical Challenges)

Evidence-based nursing practice is an approach used in nursing practice that allows nurses to use up to date research that has been proven and tested by professionals in improving patient outcomes. This practice involves the ability to access, summarize, and apply information from literature to everyday clinical problems (University Libraries, 2018). According to the Journal of Clinical Nursing, evidence-based nursing is an ongoing process by which evidence, nursing theory and the practitioners’ clinical expertise are critically evaluated and considered, in conjunction with patient involvement, to provide delivery of optimum nursing care for the individual (as cited in, University of Libraries, 2018).

One of the main issues in addressing a solution to evidence-based nursing practice in our organization is the everchanging policies and procedures. The constant changing of policies and procedures makes it almost impossible to keep up with. When we do have time to research a certain topic we are not sure if we are looking at the correct one. Sometimes the policies have not been updated in our system and we can only go by what was said during our quarterly meetings. A way to address this issue is to promptly update our policies before they are introduced in our meetings. This way we have a formal written policy we have access to for reinforcement and guidance. Another step in resolving this issue is to keep staff updated and reminded of these changes via emails, posters, meetings, and end of shift reports.

 
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Biopsychosocial-Cultural Model

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Biopsychosocial-Cultural Model

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Traditionally, mental illness was considered a biological problem, either inherited or developed due to genetic vulnerability within the individual. This point of view is termed the medical model. Treatment was provided to the individual in one-to-one meetings with a psychiatrist or sessions with a psychotherapist.

The field of mental health has evolved from the traditional model to one incorporating many more people, factors, causes, and types of treatment. The biopsychosocial-cultural model incorporates biological, psychological, developmental, familial, social, and cultural factors to understand how mental illness develops and how to design effective treatments.

Revisit the case of the two Wes Moores discussed in M1: Assignment 2. Then, pretend that you are the prison psychologist who completed the evaluation of the Wes Moore convicted of murder.

Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, complete the following:

  • Gather information about the potential causes of Mr. Moore’s outcome.
  • Write a report of your findings to be filed in Mr. Moore’s chart and used by professionals who will be helping Mr. Moore. Address the following in your report:
    • Analyze how each of the following played a role in causing or affecting Mr. Moore’s troubled childhood and eventual imprisonment:
      • Biological factors (genetic and physiological)
      • Developmental factors
      • Psychological factors (emotional and related to thoughts)
      • Familial and social factors
      • Cultural factors (environmental and multicultural)
    • Evaluate how Mr. Moore’s troubled childhood and eventual imprisonment could have been prevented by early intervention. In addition, explain how that intervention could have been designed to address each of the following:
      • Psychological factors
      • Familial and social factors
      • Cultural factors
    • Recommend at least two ideas for treatment that Mr. Moore should have received in childhood, based on all of the following:
      • Biological factors
      • Psychological factors
      • Familial and social factors

Write a 3–5-page report in Word format (not including the title page and reference page). Include a title and reference page in APA format, and apply APA standards to citation of sources, including in-text citations and full references.

 
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Exploring Developmental Stages: Adolescence

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Exploring Developmental Stages: Adolescence

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Selecting an Age Group/Developmental Stage for the Final Paper

This week, you will begin preliminary work on your final assignment in the course, Integrating the Field of Developmental Psychology: A Review of the Literature, which is due in Week Six. To begin, select an age group/developmental stage from the list below:

  • Infancy and toddlerhood (0-3 years)
  • Childhood (3-12 years)
  • Adolescence (13-18 years)
  • Young Adulthood (18-40 years)
  • Middle-Late Adulthood (40+ years)

In your paper, clearly identify the age group and developmental stage selected. Describe the important physical, emotional, cognitive, and social features of that age group. Analyze that developmental stage from the point of view of at least three developmental theorists (For example, but not limited to the viewpoints of; Piaget, Freud, Erickson, etc.). Summarize the theory you find most useful to explain that developmental stage.

In the creation of the paper, support your selections and conclusions with reasoned arguments. A minimum of three peer-reviewed articles are required for this paper.

The paper

  • Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least three peer-reviewed sources.  These may include the required articles for the assignment.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Due 2/19/18

Just do the presentation part and I will do the voice over

(Exploring Developmental Stages: Adolescence)

Program Proposal Presentation

Prior to beginning this interactive assignment, please review the Federal Program Inventory (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and select one program that would meet a need for your community, a group of people you would like to work with in the future, a group of people that you work with now that could benefit from that program, or a group that you are aware of that could benefit from the program.

For this interactive assignment, you will create a presentation of up to 7-10 minutes in length. You may use any screen-casting and/or presentation software you choose (Power point, Prezi, Thinglink, etc.). Quick-Start Guides are available for Prezi, Screencast-O-Matic, and Thinglink for your convenience.)

For your presentation include the following:

  • Title Information:
    • Program title and agency sponsoring the program
    • Target population and developmental stage
    • Geographic location
  • The purpose of the program:
    • Briefly describe the program and its’ introduction to your community. Include a short analysis of any ethical considerations for the deployment of the program using elements of developmental psychology research and practice to support the suggested implementation.
    • Describe why your program is necessary and appropriate for the chosen group.
    • Explain the expected outcome(s) from your program and at least one method you will use to assess the outcome(s).
    • Briefly explain any developmental theory that applies to the utility of this program and the particular group involved.
    • Evaluate the research that supports the success, or lack of success, for this program?
  • Program Modification:
    • Describe modification you would make to the program to improve its’ suitability for your selected group.
    • Defend why these modifications would improve the program.  Include research to support your claims.

Use a presentation tool of your choice to create a visual presentation that includes the required information as well as compelling imagery related to your program. Each image must be retrieved and cited based on current copyright laws. You may wish to use the PSY605 Where to Get Free (and Legal) Images guide for assistance with accessing freely available public domain images and/or images licensed through Creative Commons. Keep in mind that the goal is to persuade others that this program is both necessary and creative.  Regardless of the mode in which you create your presentation, eye-catching visuals can be very powerful. You are encouraged to be creative and choose images you feel help to highlight the positive aspects of your proposed program.

Create a script for your verbal portion of the screencast, in which you walk your audience through the important points of your program. Include APA citations within the body of the script. Utilize a screen casting tool of your choice to record a screencast of up to 7 – 10 minutes displaying your visual presentation as you read your prepared script. It is highly recommended you practice reading through your script while displaying your visual presentation before recording your final product.

Submit both your presentation and the script. If you use an online presentation software such as Prezi, please include a link to the presentation in the comment section of Waypoint when you submit the assignment.

Due 3/5/19

 

Week 6 – Final Paper(Exploring Developmental Stages: Adolescence)

Integrating the Field of Developmental Psychology: A Review of the Literature

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review the age group / developmental stage you selected in Week Two of the course. Remember, you must use this age group / developmental stage.

You will then review the Developmental Psychology literature examining findings for that age group / developmental stage in terms of the physical, emotional, cognitive, social dimensions, and how they impact development and can best be used to meet developmental needs.  Additionally, create a summary of the developmental stage as viewed through the lens of one developmental theory we have studied across the course (Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, Freud’s Psychosexual Theory, Erickson’s Psychosocial Theory, etc.).

In your paper,

  • Examine the physical changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Examine the cognitive changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Examine the emotional changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Examine the social changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Evaluate the developmental changes and appraise the effects of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social environments.
  • Integrate developmental and environmental factors into an assessment of developmental needs.
  • Create a summary of the developmental stage as viewed through the lens of a selected developmental theory.
  • Propose solutions for areas not addressed by the theory.
  • Analyze the ethical considerations for research and practice with the selected developmental stage.

The Integrating the Field of Developmental Psychology: A Review of the Literature

  • Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least five scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
    • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesPreview the document table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

(Exploring Developmental Stages: Adolescence)

Week 6 – Final Integrating the Field of Developmental Psychology: A Review of the on this assignment, review the age group / developmental stage you selected in Week Two of the course. Remember, you must use this age group / developmental stage.

  • Week the Field of Developmental Psychology: A Review of the Literature

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review the age group / developmental stage you selected in Week Two of the course. Remember, you must use this age group / developmental stage.

You will then review the Developmental Psychology literature examining findings for that age group / developmental stage in terms of the physical, emotional, cognitive, social dimensions, and how they impact development and can best be used to meet developmental needs.  Additionally, create a summary of the developmental stage as viewed through the lens of one developmental theory we have studied across the course (Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, Freud’s Psychosexual Theory, Erickson’s Psychosocial Theory, etc.).

In your paper,

  • Examine the physical changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Examine the cognitive changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Examine the emotional changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Examine the social changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Evaluate the developmental changes and appraise the effects of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social environments.
  • Integrate developmental and environmental factors into an assessment of developmental needs.
  • Create a summary of the developmental stage as viewed through the lens of a selected developmental theory.
  • Propose solutions for areas not addressed by the theory.
  • Analyze the ethical considerations for research and practice with the selected developmental stage.

The Integrating the Field of Developmental Psychology: A Review of the Literature

  • Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least five scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
    • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesPreview the document table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Week 6 – Final Paper(Exploring Developmental Stages: Adolescence)

Integrating the Field of Developmental Psychology: A Review of the Literature

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review the age group / developmental stage you selected in Week Two of the course. Remember, you must use this age group / developmental stage.

You will then review the Developmental Psychology literature examining findings for that age group / developmental stage in terms of the physical, emotional, cognitive, social dimensions, and how they impact development and can best be used to meet developmental needs.  Additionally, create a summary of the developmental stage as viewed through the lens of one developmental theory we have studied across the course (Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, Freud’s Psychosexual Theory, Erickson’s Psychosocial Theory, etc.).

In your paper,

  • Examine the physical changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Examine the cognitive changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Examine the emotional changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Examine the social changes associated with the selected developmental stage.
  • Evaluate the developmental changes and appraise the effects of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social environments.
  • Integrate developmental and environmental factors into an assessment of developmental needs.
  • Create a summary of the developmental stage as viewed through the lens of a selected developmental theory.
  • Propose solutions for areas not addressed by the theory.
  • Analyze the ethical considerations for research and practice with the selected developmental stage.

The Integrating the Field of Developmental Psychology: A Review of the Literature

  • Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least five scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
    • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesPreview the document table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Week 6 – Final Paper

Integrating the Field of Developmental Psychology: A Review of the Literature

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review the age group / developmental stage you selected in Week Two of the course. Remember, you must use this age group / developmental stage.

You will then review the Developmental Psychology literature examining findings for that age group / developmental stage in terms of the physical, emotional,

 
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Community Needs & Health Screening Initiative

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Community Needs & Health Screening Initiative

(Community Needs & Health Screening Initiative)

Question description

Directions: See detailed directions below also attached assignment and rubric. 3-4 pages in length with 4 scholarly sources in APA format.

For this Assignment you will pick one recommended screening from AHRQ section 2; an A or B Grade:

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [AHRQ]. (2014). Guide to clinical preventive services. Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-providers/guidelines-recommendations/guide/index.html

An initiative is a project, an event, so something in the community is ideal. Workplace location for employees is fine too. Please include the following suggested level one headings so content is clear and easily identified.

Conceptual Model

Choose a conceptual model that you think might work for your initiative and explain the model here. Appendix 2 in the document at the link below will help you understand community approaches. Appendix 3 in this same document will help you with conceptual model selection. Note: This project is about screening, not physical activity evaluation. Use the appendix as a resource for models:

Physical Activity Evaluation Handbook. (2002). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/handbook/pdf/handbook.pdf

You may choose to independently research your model to help you explain its application to your initiative. If you have found another model you will like to use, not listed, contact your instructor.

Screening Purpose

Discuss why it is important to screen for this condition. This is where you address your community assessment and the reason for this need in your community/ population choice. Support your stance with statistics and information, ideally related to the location and population.

Population

Clearly address the demographics that are being screened; where they live, state, county, ages, races included etc.

Screening Activity

This section is what you are doing at the screening and should completely align with the screening guideline above for the condition. Also all health promotion screenings include some brief prevention education component.

Outcome Goals

Bullet a few specific goals here. What do you hope to accomplish with your screening?

Location

Briefly explain where you are doing this. It should be very specific. Senior Citizen Center in Monroe Co on Saturday. Local church- name, malls, fair etc. Think about what facility type, area you will need. Add comments on why this location meets the needs of your target population and screening choice.

Cost

This is the cost for you to develop and conduct the initiative. It is best displayed as a brief Word table showing what it costs you do develop and conduct the screening; paper, equipment, rental s etc. Volunteers are fine, but everything is not free. Students must demonstrate they can develop a cost estimate for screenings that is realistic and takes into account financials. If there is a cost for the attendees that should go here as well.

Summary

Provide a summary of your screening, general benefit to the community and why it is important.

This should be a 3–4 page paper, excluding title page, and references. A person should be able to read your paper and understand fully what you are screening, where, when, the costs and how it is supported in the guideline. Ideally a person would be able to duplicate your screening initiative, based on the clarity you present. This paper should adhere to appropriate 6th edition APA format. A minimum of 3-4 sources should be used.

 
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Career Exploration Project

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Career Exploration Project

(Career Exploration Project)

A. Introduction

 Your introduction should include your career plans and the reasons for your interest. (What kind of skills, activities and interests have you had up to this point in your life that lead you to believe you’ll enjoy and be good at the career you’ve chosen?) Explain what people in this career field do including three specific tasks a person in this field might perform. What type of college degree, if any, do you need to gain employment in this field? How do you see yourself in this career 20 years from now? Also discuss what type of experience you’d like to have in your college education and why you chose the college or technical institution that you did.

B. Research Summary

 Compile your responses in a paragraph format. This must be your work not copies from a view book, catalogue, etc. NO CUTTING &amp PASTING.

Career Research:

1. What they do: In your own words, write a general description for what a person who has this career does.

2. What to learn: What high school courses should you take if you are interested in this career? How much post-secondary education is recommended for this career?

3. Money and Outlook: Discuss the earning potential, entry wage, average wage and experienced wage (if given) and the employment outlook and growth rate.

4. Employment: What industries employ people in this career field?

College Research (Graduate studies):

1. Vital information: Name and address of the school, phone number and website.

2. Statistics: Include the population of the city where the school is located.

3. Tuition Expenses: Include tuition costs for both state residents versus non-residents.

4. Other Expenses: Cost for room and board; estimated costs for textbooks, food not covered by the meal plan (pizza, McDonalds, etc) and spending money (gas for car, movie nights, football games, a date, that awesome sweatshirt, etc)

5. Admission Requirements: Include GPA, additional college courses required or recommended, and minimum scores for GRE, MAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT etc. Required admission

procedures and costs like application fee, student essay, letters of recommendation, deadline dates, etc.

D. Pro’s and Con’s

Share your pros and cons in paragraph format. (Three Pro’s and three Con’s for each.

E. Conclusion of research.

I attached the entire project for a visual but you only have to do what is posted.

FORMAT FOR PAPER:

Type and submit your project in a three-prong pocket folder. (Size 12 font, Times New

Roman font, double space) Organize items in this order:

1. Cover Page

2. Written Introduction

3. Career Research

4. College Research

5. Pro’s and Con’s List

6. Conclusion

 
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Behavioral Research Approach

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Behavioral Research Approach

(Behavioral Research Approach)

Question description

Final Paper

Imagine that you are a researcher and are conducting a study to investigate a community problem. Using behavioral research principles, select a macro systems problem to investigate (there are many suggested in the textbook, e.g. domestic violence, homophobia, sexual abuse, delinquent gangs) and design a study to solve this community problem.

The purpose of your Final Paper is to solve this community problem.

The Final Paper should be eight- to- ten pages (excluding title and reference pages) that includes the following components:
(Please note that for the purposes of offering instruction, examples have been given below about a research study involving the use of financial reward programs to combat truancy. Please make sure that you create a study that does not investigate the same content.)

  1. Introduction – This section should include a brief summary of the community problem that will be addressed, as well as the approach that will be used to investigate and solve the problem.
  2. Statement of the problem – The purpose of this section is to specify the main research question (e.g., Does enrollment in a financial reward program reduce truancy?) and define the community problem in more depth (e.g., truancy), analyzing why it is a problem. In addition, you will explain the problem-solving method you plan to employ (e.g., enrollment in a financial reward program) and state your main hypothesis. (e.g., Enrollment in a financial reward program is expected to reduce student truancy in the short term, but its long-term effects are difficult to predict.)
  3. Literature Review – In this section, research findings pertaining to both the community problem and problem solving method need to be illustrated. (e.g., Relevant articles may include those on the prevalence of truancy, the impact of truancy, previous methods used to combat truancy, and the benefits of financial reward programs.)
  4. Methodology – Explain how your Final Paper will investigate the problem. How will the study be designed? How many participants will be involved in the study and how will they be recruited? (e.g., Four classes at a local high school will be given the opportunity to participate in the research study. Two of these classes will be enrolled in the financial reward program.) How will data be collected? (e.g., Truancy data will be collected on all of the participants for the six months preceding the reward program, for the duration of the program, and for the six months after completion of the reward program.) What statistics will be used to evaluate the data? (e.g., Inferential statistics will be conducted to compare the truancy levels of the group of students participating in the program with those of the group of students who are not participating in the program.)  Ethical considerations should be discussed to ensure that no unethical research is suggested.
  5. Conclusions – This section should contain concluding remarks about any potential problems that might be encountered in conducting this research study. It should also include speculations on the potential results of the study.

Writing the Final PaperThe Final Paper:

  1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  6. Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library.
  7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

 
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ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CHANGE

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NURSING: ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CHANGE

(ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CHANGE)

I need a minimum of 100 words for each of the assignments on both A and B assignments

UNIT 1

A

Describe the role of organizational development in contemporary organizations. How does organizational development help organizations prepare for or implement change? Provide an example from your organization.

B

What environmental forces drive organization development in your field or industry? What are the steps successful organizations take when responding to change? Have you experienced forces of change in your work environment? How did the changes affect your organization?

RESOURCES

Textbook

1. The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations

Read the Introduction and Chapter/Step 1 in The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/harvard-business-school-press/2012/the-heart-of-change_real-life-stories-of-how-people-change-their-organizations_ebook_1e.php

e-Library Resource

1. Chapter 2: Successful Change and the Force That Drives It 

Read “Chapter 2: Successful Change and the Force That Drives It,” by Kotter, from the online eBook, Leading Change (1996).

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2. Chapter Twenty Two: Managing Change

Read “Chapter Twenty Two: Managing Change,” by Lewthwaite, from the online eBook, Everything You Need for an NVQ in Management (2000).

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3. Empirical Development of a Model of Performance Drivers in Organizational Change Projects

Read, “Empirical Development of a Model of Performance Drivers in Organizational Change Projects,” by Parry et al., from Journal of Change Management (2014).

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UNIT 2

A

Why is vision essential to facilitating successful change in an organization? What is the correlation between a leader’s role/vision and a successful change initiative? Describe a vision that you have seen/heard/read/viewed that you felt inspired successful change. How did this vision influence people’s behavior and attitudes toward a major change initiative?

B

According to the textbook, people are more motivated when “they are shown a truth that influences their feelings” than they are by analysis. Discuss the relevance of this statement for organizations growing and responding to change. What responsibility does a leader have to honor stakeholder concerns when “feelings” are the primary basis for the concerns?

Resources

Textbook

1. The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations

Read Chapters/Steps 2 and 3 in The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/harvard-business-school-press/2012/the-heart-of-change_real-life-stories-of-how-people-change-their-organizations_ebook_1e.php 

e-Library Resource

1. Change Management: The Secret Sauce of Successful Program Building

Read “Change Management: The Secret Sauce of Successful Program Building,” by Periyakoil, from Journal of Palliative Medicine (2009).

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2. Leading Change Through Vision

Read “Leading Change Through Vision,” by Huyer, from Leadership Excellence Essentials (2014).

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UNIT 3

A

Compare and contrast two different change models. What leadership approach would you use to implement your preferred model? Why?

B

What is “disruptive change,” and how is this different from “incremental change?” How does disruptive change affect an organization? Provide an example.

RESOURCES

Electronic Resource

1. Change Management Models

Read “Change Management Models” page of the Change Management Coach website.

http://www.change-management-coach.com/change-management-models.html 

2. Change Management Models

Read “Change Management Models,” by Ramakrishnan (2014), on the Scrum Alliance website.

https://www.scrumalliance.org/community/articles/2014/march/change-management-models 

3. Which Change Model Should You Pick?

Read “Which Change Model Should You Pick?” by McCarthy, on the Great Leadership website (2011).

http://www.greatleadershipbydan.com/2011/07/which-change-model-should-you-pick.html

e-Library Resource

1. A Study of Role of McKinsey’s 7S Framework in Achieving Organizational Excellence

Read “A Study of Role of McKinsey’s 7S Framework in Achieving Organizational Excellence,” by Singh, from Organization Development Journal(2013).

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2. Building Agility, Resilience and Performance in Turbulent Environments

Read “Building Agility, Resilience and Performance in Turbulent Environments,” by McCann, Selsky, and Lee, from People & Strategy (2009).

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3. Habits as Change Levers

Read “Habits as Change Levers,” by Denison and Nieminen, from People & Strategy (2014).

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4. It Is Possible to Manage Disruptive Change and Take Staff With You

Read “It Is Possible to Manage Disruptive Change and Take Staff With You,” by Smedley, from People Management (2010).

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UNIT 4

A

Discuss the importance of a change agent and a guiding team. What is the purpose of each, and what traits make them successful?

B

Discuss two strategies that can be used for leading change. How do these strategies increase stakeholder support and create momentum for a change initiative to be successful? Why might you want to consider including the most vocal critic of the change initiative in your guiding team?

RESOURCES

Textbook

1. The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations

Read the Introduction and Chapter/Step 5 in The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/harvard-business-school-press/2012/the-heart-of-change_real-life-stories-of-how-people-change-their-organizations_ebook_1e.php 

e-Library Resource

1. Evaluating the Success of Strategic Change Against Kotter’s Eight Steps

Read “Evaluating the Success of Strategic Change Against Kotter’s Eight Steps,” by Spencer and Winn, from Planning for Higher Education (2004/2005).

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2. Integrating Organizational Change Management and Customer Relationship Management in a Casino

Read “Integrating Organizational Change Management and Customer Relationship Management in a Casino,” by Chi Cong Mai, Perry, and Loh, from UNLV Gaming Research and Review Journal (2014).

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3. Mastering the Art of Change

Read “Mastering the Art of Change,” by Blanchard, from Training Journal (2010).

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4. Navigating Change

Read “Navigating Change,” by Bisoux, from BizEd (2015).

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5. Team-Building and Change Management in Respiratory Care: Description of a Process and Outcomes

Read “Team-Building and Change Management in Respiratory Care: Description of a Process and Outcomes,” by Stoller et al., from Respiratory Care (2010).

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6. The Meaning and Measurement of Implementation Climate

Read “The Meaning and Measurement of Implementation Climate,” by Weiner et al., from Implementation Science (2011).

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7. Transformational Change

Read, “Transformational Change,” by Hannon, from Training Journal (2014).

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UNIT 5

A

Explain how successful communication is used throughout a change process to convey vision and strategies to stakeholders. What may be occurring with the communication process if the change process begins to fail?

B

Why is effective and frequent communication so critical to a successful change effort? Describe either a good or a bad example of this from your organization or one that you have studied. Describe how the communication affected the various stakeholders affected by the change effort.

RESOURCES (ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CHANGE)

Textbook

1. The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations

Read Chapter/Step 4 in The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/harvard-business-school-press/2012/the-heart-of-change_real-life-stories-of-how-people-change-their-organizations_ebook_1e.php 

e-Library Resource

1. Chapter 5: Communication Approaches and Strategies

Read “Chapter 5: Communication Approaches and Strategies,” by Lewis, from the online eBook, Organizational Change: Creating Change through Strategic Communication (2011).

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2. Chapter 9: Talking to People Affected by Change

Read “Chapter 9: Talking to People Affected by Change,” by Karten, from the online eBook, Changing How You Manage and Communicate Change (2009).

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3. Effective Change Management: The Simple Truth

Read “Effective Change Management: The Simple Truth,” by Merrell, from Management Services (2012).

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UNIT 6

A

What types of obstacles/objections do leaders face from stakeholders when implementing change within an organization? What strategies can leaders use to work with stakeholders, remove obstacles, and address objections?

B

Describe an ethical dilemma that you experienced, or have witnessed in a change leader, when attempting to initiate change. How was the ethical dilemma resolved? What can a change leader use to guide decision making when faced with an ethical dilemma?

RESOURCES

Textbook

1. The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations

Read Chapter/Step 6 in The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/harvard-business-school-press/2012/the-heart-of-change_real-life-stories-of-how-people-change-their-organizations_ebook_1e.php

e-Library Resource

1. Backseat Leaders

Read “Backseat Leaders,” by Schlachter and Hildebrandt, from Leadership Excellence Essentials (2012).

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2. Change Management: Leadership, Values and Ethics

Read “Change Management: Leadership, Values and Ethics,” by By, Burnes, and Oswick, from Journal of Change Management (2012).

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3. Group Imago and Group Development: Two Theoretical Additions and Some Ensuing Adjustments

Read “Group Imago and Group Development: Two Theoretical Additions and Some Ensuing Adjustments,” by Tudor, from Transactional Analysis Journal (2013).

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4. May I Have Your Attention Please? A Review of Change Blindness

Read “May I Have Your Attention Please? A Review of Change Blindness,” by Ellis, from Organization Development Journal (2012).

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UNIT 7

A

Discuss the importance of identifying and acknowledging short-term wins during change. What types of short-term wins are most meaningful? Why?

B

During a change initiative, what can organizations use to identify or verify truly objective and measureable success? What does your organization utilize to measure its level of success?

RESOURCES

Textbook

1. The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations

Read Chapter/Step 7 in The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations.

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e-Library Resource

1. A Graphic Tour of Success and Failure in Corporate Renewal

Read “A Graphic Tour of Success and Failure in Corporate Renewal,” by Hass, Pryor, and Broders, from Journal of Private Equity (2006).

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2. Achieving Breakthrough Performance

Read “Achieving Breakthrough Performance,” by Gottfredson, Schaubert, and Babcock, from Stanford Social Innovation Review (2008).

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3. Chapter 8 – Generating Short-Term Wins

Read “Chapter 8 – Generating Short-Term Wins,” by Kotter, from the online eBook, Leading Change (1996).

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4. Do 70 Per Cent of All Organizational Change Initiatives Really Fail

Read “Do 70 Per Cent of All Organizational Change Initiatives Really Fail?” by Hughes, from Journal of Change Management (2011).

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5. Error 6: Not Systematically Planning, and Creating, Short-Term Wins

Read “Error 6: Not Systematically Planning, and Creating, Short-Term Wins,” from “Leading Change—Why Transformation Efforts Fail,” by Kotter, included in the online eBook, HBR’s 10 Must-Reads: The Essentials (2011).

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UNIT 8

A

Consider an organization in your field or industry. Describe the essential systems necessary to facilitate continuous change without compromising quality or causing burnout among employees. Describe three factors to consider when making sure that the changes made become permanently imbedded in the organization’s culture.

B

What is your reaction to change in your personal history? What personal tools do you implement to help yourself navigate change?

RESOURCES

Textbook

1. The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations

Read Chapter/Step 8 and the Conclusion in The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations.

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e-Library Resource

1. A Proposed Model for Evaluating the Sustainability of Continuous Change Programmes

Read “A Proposed Model for Evaluating the Sustainability of Continuous Change Programmes,” by Brännmark and Benn, from Journal of Change Management (2012).

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2. Complex Adaptive Systems and Improvisation Theory: Toward Framing a Model to Enable Continuous Change

Read “Complex Adaptive Systems and Improvisation Theory: Toward Framing a Model to Enable Continuous Change,” by Ford, from Journal of Change Management (2008).

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3. Managing Change Through Employee Empowerment

Read “Managing Change Through Employee Empowerment,” by Rothermel and LaMarsh, from Global Business and Organizational Excellence (2012).

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4. Plan Do Stablise Repeat: How to Lead Change Successfully

Read “Plan Do Stablise Repeat: How to Lead Change Successfully,” by Andre, from Management Services (2013).

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5. Transformational Leadership, Relationship Quality, and Employee Performance During Continuous Incremental Organizational Change

Read “Transformational Leadership, Relationship Quality, and Employee Performance During Continuous Incremental Organizational Change,” by Carter, Armenakis, Field, and Mossholder, from Journal of Organizational Behavior (2013).

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Excel Budget and Formulas

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Excel Budget and Formulas

(Excel Budget and Formulas)

Comp 4

  • For this discussion, you will need to address all of the questions below and be sure to participate fully by responding to your classmates as well. Citations should be used to support your analysis and references should be included in APA format. Be sure to review the Discussion Question Guidelines before you begin!
    This week, you will be creating two Excel spreadsheets in one Excel workbook (file). Save the file as W4DQ_YourLastName (Excel will add the default of .xlsx to this name) and then Save often so you don’t lose any work! Name each worksheet descriptively.
    Sheet 1 (which you will rename).

    1. Create an itemized list of at least ten (10) items that you will need for your graduation party. Lay out your Excel spreadsheet following the example below. Make your columns as wide as you need to show all the information for that column by double clicking on the line between the columns or dragging the line between the columns. Cell B2 had the Wrap Text on the Home ribbon in the Alignment group turned on due to the length of the description. Only include numbers in the Cost per Unit, Quantity, and Cost columns so your calculations will work.
      When you have entered your data, Sort your information by Item.
    2. Share any questions about this or anything else in the Discussion Area.
    3. Sheet 2 (which you will rename).
      MS Excel is a great help with calculations which are completed using formulas. Remember, by typing an equal sign (=) into a cell, you are preparing Microsoft Excel to do a formula calculation. Refresh your memory on the use of formulas from this week’s assigned reading and the online lectures. For Sheet 2, think of a situation at home, work, or even a hobby or sport for which you could use a calculation and create a formula to solve a problem.
    4. Open a spreadsheet in MS Excel and create your formula. Make sure you label components of your spreadsheet.
    5. In the Discussion Area when you attach your file, describe the purpose of your formula and how it will help solve the problem it was designed to address. Share any challenges you had as well as tips for others.
    6. Delete the unused worksheets by right clicking on them one at a time and choosing Delete.
    7. In your discussion with your classmates, remember to respond substantively to two other students and to the instructor. For this assignment, you can respectfully share comments about layout, formatting, column widths, how to create any other formulas and what you might use them for, as well as other possible uses for Microsoft Excel. Include any helpful comments and let them know how you might benefit from the formulas they have created.
  • Week 4 ProjectAssignment Overdue – Last Wed at 11:59 PMCreating a Budget
    (Excel Budget and Formulas)
    In this assignment you will create a spreadsheet and a chart to help a hypothetical couple work out their budget. You will submit a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet following the directions below to the appropriate submission folder by the due date. You will name this file W4P_LastName.xlsx.
    Please Note:Information to help you with this project is available in the Week 4 online lectures, your textbook, as well as Microsoft Excel Help (F1). Your professor is also a great resource. If you work ahead, you can post questions about this assignment in the Questions for the Professor area in Course Resources and still submit your assignment on time.
    Scenario
    Tom and Sally were trying to get a handle on their budget. They heard that MS Excel could help them with that.  Tom is going to school and has cut back on his hours. Sally has finished her associate’s degree and is working full time. They want to look at the last three months of their income and expenses to see where they can make changes.
    Part I – The Spreadsheet
    First, in an Excel Spreadsheet, create a budget to show Tom and Sally’s income, expenses, and money leftover each month (Net). Create formulas in your spreadsheet for your calculations using the following data: (Excel Budget and Formulas)

    • Tom brought home $1,000 a month for January, February, and March.
    • Sally brought home $1,900, $2,000, and $1,975 respectively for those three months.
    • They paid $1,000 for rent and utilities each month.
    • They paid $88 for insurance each month.
    • They paid $60 for cell phones and $60 for Internet/TV each month.
    • They spent $600, $750 (due to a big birthday bash), and $500 on food respectively.
    • Their car payment and gas came to $225, $250, and $300 respectively.
    • Entertainment and gifts were $75, $100, and $45 respectively.
    • They paid a little extra on their credit card $150, $125, and $100 respectively.
    • They allocated $200 each month for personal grooming and health care.
    • They put $100 each month into savings.
    • Miscellaneous Expenses came to $200, $100, and $400 respectively.
    • A sample budget layout is included below as an example of one way to lay out a budget.

      Part II – The Chart
      Once you have worked out the budget spreadsheet, use the tabs at the bottom of the page to open another sheet. Here you will create a chart similar to the example below using the tools you learned about in the lectures and the textbook. On the new sheet:

    1. Create a column chart to visually represent their monthly expenses. If you have a challenge getting the chart on this sheet, research how to move your chart using your reading or Help (F1). You might also try right clicking on the chart.
    2. Add a descriptive title to the chart.
    3. Part III – Changing Values
    4. Copy everything from Sheet 1 (the budget calculations) and paste it into a new worksheet.
    5. Change values for Sally’s March income to $200 more. Let’s say that they didn’t use as much heat in March and their utilities were $75 less (you could use a formula to figure out $75 less but you don’t have to). See how the totals change automatically if you used formulas correctly. If the values did not change, check your formulas and try them again. Seek help if you can’t figure this out.
    6. Rename each of your three spreadsheets with descriptive names.
    7. By the assigned due date, submit this budget to the appropriate submission folder. In the message box, share how the process of creating this went for you, including any challenges, successes, or insights.
 
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United State History

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United State History, history homework help

(United State History)

Question description

  • Choose from one of the topics below and analyze its history from 1877 to the present.
  • Select four specific events or developments that span the years covered by this course, based on their impact on the topic. Two of the events must be from before 1945 and two events must be from after 1945. You must assess how the events in relationship to the topic changed over time and explain how the changes occurred. Please refer back to your Week Three Assignment, consider your instructor’s comments and make any necessary revisions.
  • Write an introduction with a thesis. Your thesis should summarize the main conclusions that you discovered while researching your topic and that you will support with a logical argument based on evidence (sources). Please refer back to your Week Three Assignment, consider your instructor’s comments, and make any necessary revisions to your thesis statement.
  • Connect each of the events or developments you have chosen back to your main thesis. The information presented must be organized and in chronological order.
  • You must use at least four sources in your paper other than the textbook, with at least two primary sources and at least two secondary sources. Please refer back to your Week Three Assignment, consider your instructor’s comments, and make any necessary revisions.

Choose one of the following topics:

I chosen:

  • African Americans

For example, a student writing a paper about the topic African Americans might choose the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Power Movement as two of their events. In that case, the paper would provide a description of the two movements. It would explain what each one revealed about the role of African Americans in broader American society in, respectively, the 1920s and the late 1960s, explain how and why the roles of African Americans in the 1920s differed from their roles in the late 1960s, and explain how events in the 1920s may have contributed to developments in the later decade.

Writing the Final Project
The Final Project

  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of project
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least four scholarly resources other than the textbook, including a minimum of two primary sources. Your secondary sources must come from the Ashford University Library. For help locating primary sources refer to the HIS206 HIS206: Primary Sources Research Guide.
  • Must document all sources, including images, in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

If you choose to create a PowerPoint presentation: You should use visual elements to contribute to your explanation of the topic. PowerPoint presentations should avoid plagiarism and have proper APA citations for all source material either in the note section at the bottom of each slide, or on the last slide of the show indicating sources for each slide. The final slide must be a correctly formatted reference list containing all of your sources. You may use non-scholarly sources for your images, but not for the text of the presentation. Make sure to pay attention to color and style. You will need to save your PowerPoint presentation as a PDF before you submit it to Waypoint. Use the Converting a PowerPoint to PDF tutorial.

 
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