Your internship with Southwest Airlines is turning into a great hands-on learning opportunity for you. Your manager has now tasked you with proposing a talent management plan for pilots at Southwest Airlines. Your proposal will be considered by the Director of HR to make a formal plan. Develop a 5- to 6-page proposal that includes the following: • A recommendation of 3 recruitment sources that are best suited to recruit pilots. Consider the quantity of resumes generated, the percentage of resumes likely to result in accepted offers, the time to fill a position and the cost to fill a position. • An evaluation of common methods used to select a candidate o Recommend 3 methods for selecting new pilots. In your evaluation, consider reliability, validity, utility, and legality. • An evaluation of common methods used to train and develop employees o Recommend 3 methods for training pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider learning and development outcomes, cost of training and development, the effectiveness of training and development, and risks. • An evaluation of common performance management systems o Recommend 1 method for performance management of pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider strategic congruence, validity, reliability, acceptability, and specificity. • An evaluation of common methods to minimize voluntary turnover o Recommend 1 approach to retain pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider methods for retaining employees, meeting pilot needs, and costs.
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Understanding Task Relationships in Project Management Title: Exploring Task Relationships in Project Management through WBS, Network Diagrams, and Critical Path Analysis Introduction: Project management involves the coordination of various tasks and activities to achieve a specific goal or objective. In
Assignment 2: Week 3: Paper 2
Review Learning Objective Three. Research the learning objective in the library and on the web. For this paper you will need to find an article in the library that relates to Learning Objective Three and summarize and discuss the article in the required paper. Remember to include a link to the article.
Write a two page paper, plus the title page and a reference page on the topic presented above.
Instructions:
•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
•Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than a two page paper.
•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Objective:
3. Explain the relationships among tasks based on a WBS, a network diagram and critical path -
“Assessment for Learning: A Guide for Educators to Improve Student Learning and Promote Accountability”
You have been asked by your school to write an assessment guide for your peers. Your school would like your help in developing other teachers’ skills in evaluating assessment data to improve student learning and promote accountability.
Write a 800 to 1,050-word assessment guide that analyzes the multiple purposes of assessment.
Include the following in your analysis:
How formative and summative assessment can be used to inform teaching decisions
How assessment can be used effectively to identify learner strengths and promote learner growth
How reliability and validity analysis can be used to evaluate assessment data and be used for learner growth and accountability
The ways technology can be incorporated to help students manage their own learning and assess their progress
How various assessments can be used ethically and effectively to support, verify, and document learning
The kinds of data you will use from the different types of assessments to inform your teaching
The tools you would use to report this data—describe these tools.
How making decisions based on assessment data limits personal bias
Cite a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed sources.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines. -
“ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Case Studies: Applying Coding Guidelines and Principles” Case Study 17.1: Patient: John Smith, 58-year-old male Admission Date: 10/15/2023 Dis
Complete case studies 17.1 and 18.1 from your textbook, ICD-10CM/PCS Coding Theory and Practice Workbook. Assign principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, principal procedure and secondary procedure codes for each case study. Using the Discussion Board listed below as a guide, develop a well thought-out original response explaining how you found each code assigned step by step. Be sure to discuss any coding guideline(s), if applicable, for each of the case studies. Respond in one or more of the following ways to at least two of your peers’ posts: Ask a probing question Share insight from having read your fellow learner’s posting Offer and support an opinion Expand on your fellow learners’ posting You can respond by providing a summary and an APA reference to research in the literature
Book for this assignment:
9780323874052
ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2023/2024 Edition
Elsevier/ Elsevier – Health Sciences Division -
Title: Organizational Design for a City/County Police Department
Organizational Design is concerned with the formal patterns of arrangements and relationships developed by police management to link people together to accomplish organizational goals.
Provide an Organizational Design (Organizational Chart) for a city/county Police Department, representing a city with approximately 600,000 citizens and an authorized strength of approximately 3000 sworn officers. In your submission, discuss the organizations Mission and Vision Statements, the span of control of the Chief Executive (Chief, Superintendent or Commissioner) by title or rank, (i.e. Deputy Chief/Commissioner for Operations) and the designations of the unit or bureau subdivisions. Also, be mindful that the division of labor must be reflected in the organizational chart. -
Title: “A Timeline of Special Education: Influential Events, Laws, and Court Cases” Part 1: Timeline 1. 1870 – First special education school established in Massachusetts Description: The first school specifically for students with
The inclusion of individuals with disabilities, both in schools and in the community, has changed significantly over the last 100 years. This has been influenced by a variety of events, court cases, and laws. It is important for special education teachers to be aware of what has instigated these changes. In addition, special education teachers need to be knowledgeable of the laws that are related to special education and how they will affect service delivery to special education students.
Part 1: Timeline
Create a timeline of the history of special education from the late 1800s to the current year. Include 10-12 major events, laws, and court cases that, in your opinion, have influenced special education. Provide a 25-50 word description of each factor in the timeline and a rationale for your selection.
Part 2: Summary
In 250-500 words summarize the changes in special education portrayed in the timeline. Emphasize the two key special education laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Discuss how each has influenced the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the educational setting.
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“Developing a Comprehensive Business Plan for a New Venture: Project Three Review” “Creating a Business Plan: Ensuring Academic Integrity and Meeting Requirements” “Business Plan Market and Competitive Analysis” “Evaluating a Marketing Plan for a Business: Analysis and Critique”
Project 3: Business Plan Review
Due in Week 6 Project Purpose
In this project, you will write the beginning sections of a business plan that can be used to solicit investors or financing for the new business. The purpose of this assignment is to develop the critical thinking and entrepreneurial mindset necessary to translate the idea into a money-making business. Along with critical thinking skills, you will develop research, communication, and data evaluation skills. Outcomes You Will Meet by Completing This Project:
apply the basic steps involved in developing a comprehensive business plan for both starting and operating a business by creating your own business plan.
describe and explain the environments that businesses operate in—social, economic, political, technological, environmental, and legal.
develop your business vocabulary and knowledge of concepts, trends, and current issues by applying them in all coursework.
demonstrate the use of software and Internet sources by researching and planning the start-up and operation of your business.
demonstrate the use of a marketing assessment process to develop a marketing plan and a marketing strategy.
NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work.
Instructions
Begin to Write the Business Plan
Use the business idea chosen in Project One and the plan format used starting Week 4, (Writing a Business Plan for a New Venture), and complete the following Business Plan Sections:
Business Description
Market Analysis
Competitor Assessment
Marketing Plan
Research:
Online research is needed to successfully complete this project. The research will be graded as a separate element so make sure you select credible data sources. The information retrieved from the research in the Action Plan is a good place to start but more depth is required to complete this assignment. Course material and research should be used to support all conclusions. Include in-text citations and reference list are required.
Instructor Feedback:
You will receive feedback from your instruction on this project. You will then use that feedback to make revisions and submit the revisions as part of Project 4. Points will be awarded in Project Four based on the revisions made. Review the Paper
Read the paper to ensure all required elements are present. Use the grading rubric to ensure that you gain the most points possible for this assignment.
Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third-person writing. Read the paper aloud as a first measure;
Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a second measure;
Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;
Consider submitting the paper to the Effective Writing Center (EWC). The EWC will provide 4-6 areas that may need improvement.
Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder ===========================
How to Set Up the Plan Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product does not have a page length but you are required to provide a title page and reference page. Write clearly and concisely. The business plan must be typewritten and neatly packaged in a form presentable to a financial institution or investor.
As some businesses are more complex, no specified number of pages is required. The key is to ensure that all critical portions of the plan are covered in sufficient detail to portray in-depth thought and effort. Some areas may not apply to all businesses.
Financial statements are important, and you are expected to provide pro forma balance sheets, income statements, break-even analyses, and cash flow projections.
The body of the paper should consist of a heading for each required element. Use the grading rubric and instructions as guides. Be sure to cover all that is asked of you in the assignment and do so in a way that will guide the professor into giving a high grade. Finally, all work that you submit for this project should be your own. Remember your pledge to uphold academic integrity in all work that you prepare and submit. Requirements for the Assignment
Before you begin writing the plan, you will read the following requirements that will help you meet the writing requirements. Read the grading rubric for the assignment. Use the grading rubric while writing the paper to ensure all requirements are met that will lead to the highest possible grade.
Third-person writing is required. Third person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: First, Second, and Third Person.
Contractions are not used in business writing, so you are expected NOT to use contractions in writing this assignment.
You are expected to paraphrase. You are expected to paraphrase, which can be learned by reviewing this link: Quoting and Paraphrasing.
You are responsible for in-text citations and a reference list. The expectation is that you provide a robust use of the course readings and relevant sources from the UMGC Library to support ideas, reasoning, and conclusions. When using a source document, the expectation is that the information is cited. Note that a reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa. Due on Jun 28, 2024 11:59 PM
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Rubric Name: Project 3
Criteria Excellent
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Criterion Score
Business Description-Intro to business and objectives should include a business overview with description of the products and or services being provided; mission statement provided and explained Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics
10 points
Business description includes all aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with a thorough use of class material and research and reflects an insightful and complex understanding as to the purpose and objectives of the business.
8 points
Business description includes misses one minor aspect of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a good understanding as to the purpose and objectives of the business but mission statement was underdeveloped.
7 points
Business description includes most major aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a sufficient understanding as to the purpose and objectives of the business but mission statement was vague and or under supported.
6 points
An attempt at a description was made; only a few aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool were described; no mission statement was provided and or statement was weakly supported and underdeveloped.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Business Description-Intro to business and objectives should include a business overview with description of the products and or services being provided; mission statement provided and explained Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics,/ 10
Market Analysis- includes description of industry (size, location, history competitiveness, profitability, general health, trends, opportunities, threats, target customer profile Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics
20 points
Market Analysis includes all aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with a thorough use of class material and research and reflects an insightful and complex understanding as to the external environment in which the business will operate.
16 points
Market Analysis includes misses one minor aspect of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a good understanding as to the industry in which the business operates was underdeveloped in one area.
14 points
Market Analysis includes most major aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a sufficient understanding as to the external environment in which the business will operate but was vague and or under supported.
12 points
An attempt at a Market Analysis was made; only a few aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool were described; no detail was provided and or statement was weakly supported and underdeveloped.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Market Analysis- includes description of industry (size, location, history competitiveness, profitability, general health, trends, opportunities, threats, target customer profile Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics,/ 20
Competitive Assessment- Review of specific competitors with profile that includes critical weaknesses/strengths; competitive advantages, market share, price etc. how your business will compete Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics
20 points
Competitive assessment includes all aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with a thorough use of class material and research and reflects an insightful and complex understanding as to the business’s competitors.
16 points
Competitive Assessment misses one minor aspect of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a good understanding as to the business’ competitors but was underdeveloped in one area.
14 points
Competitive assessment includes most major aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a sufficient understanding as to the business competitors but was vague and or under supported.
12 points
An attempt at a Competitive Assessment was made; only a few aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool were described; no detail was provided and or statement was weakly supported and underdeveloped.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Competitive Assessment- Review of specific competitors with profile that includes critical weaknesses/strengths; competitive advantages, market share, price etc. how your business will compete Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics,/ 20
Marketing Plan- Includes details on products and services offered, price charged, distribution system, and promotional efforts Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics
20 points
Marketing Plan includes all aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with a thorough use of class material and research and reflects an insightful and complex understanding as to the promotion of the business products or services offered.
16 points
Marketing Plan includes misses one minor aspect of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a good understanding as to the promotion of the products or services offered by the business but was underdeveloped in one area.
14 points
Marketing Plan includes most major aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool; description was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported with use of class material and research; reflects a sufficient understanding as to the promotion of products or services offered by the business but was vague and or under supported.
12 points
An attempt at a Market Plan was made; only a few aspects of the criteria as defined by the reference tool were described; no detail was provided and or statement was weakly supported and underdeveloped.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Marketing Plan- Includes details on products and services offered, price charged, distribution system, and promotional efforts Ref: Writing a Business Plan Course tool for more specifics,/ 20
Outside research selection used materials that are reputable, includes data sources and are appropriate for the topic intended
10 points
Excellent sources were used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and they were of academic quality and demonstrated appropriate application to the topic under discussion.
8 points
Good outside sources were used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and they were of academic quality and demonstrated appropriate application to the topic under discussion.
7 points
Poor outside sources were used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and they mostly were of academic quality and demonstrated appropriate application to the topic under discussion.
6 points
Little to no academic sources were used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and/or the academic quality was not valid or failed to be appropriate to the topic under discussion.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Outside research selection used materials that are reputable, includes data sources and are appropriate for the topic intended,/ 10
Writing Mechanics, Organization and Format.
20 points
Includes clear and concise language that uses appropriate style, has a rich vocabulary, and is free of grammatical & spelling errors. 16 points
Includes clear and concise language, but the style and vocabulary are inconsistent or imprecise at times. The writing has some minor errors. 14 points
Includes some clear and concise language, but the style and vocabulary are very inconsistent or imprecise at times. The writing has many minor or major errors. 12 points
Includes language that lacks clarity and/or is not concise. There is no evidence of proofreading or an attempt at applying conventional writing mechanics, style, or vocabulary. 0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
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Title: Analyzing the Impact of Social Media on Society
Please Follow the rubric and answer the questions. Attached is the file that goes along with the questions.
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Title: Conducting an Educational Technology Needs Assessment for Nursing Education at Vila Health
Conduct an educational technology needs assessment.
Note: If you have not already done so, complete the Vila Health: Educational Technology Needs Assessment challenge.
The needs assessment requirements, outlined below, correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. In addition, be sure to note the requirements below for document format and length and for citing supporting evidence.
Describe how nurses are currently using educational technology within the setting and educational context you have chosen for this assessment.
What information is lacking that would provide you with a more complete or accurate description of current usage?
Is your description based on any particular assumptions?
Compare the current state of educational technology use with the desired state (best practices in nursing education).
Choose any analysis methodology that you are familiar with and comfortable using. For example:
Gap analysis.
SWOT or TOWS analysis.
Appreciative inquiry (discover and dream steps).
Address the following:
What, if any, changes are needed in how nurses currently use the existing technology?
Is there a need for a new technology solution?
On what do you base your conclusions?
Assess the metrics used to determine the benefits of current educational technology use.
Are the metrics sufficient for the intended purpose?
What are the best practices that could help improve the quality, interpretation, and use of the data?
Explain how new or existing educational technology aligns with the strategic mission of the organization.
If needed, locate a public statement of the organization’s mission.
Recommend changes to existing educational technology, or current use of the technology, that will improve nursing education.
How will your recommendations result in improvements in nursing education?
What evidence do you have to support your conclusions and recommendations?
Support assertions, arguments, propositions, and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence.
Is your supporting evidence clear and explicit?
How or why does particular evidence support a claim?
Will your reader see the connection?
Did you summarize, paraphrase, and quote your sources appropriately?
Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.
Write with a specific purpose and audience in mind.
Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and APA formatting requirements.
Document Format and Length
Format your needs assessment using current APA style.
Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial to help you in writing and formatting your needs assessment. Be sure to include:
A title page and references page. An abstract is not required.
A running head on all pages.
Appropriate section headings.
Your needs assessment should be 3–5 pages in length, not including the title page and references page.
Supporting Evidence
Cite at least three credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications to support your needs assessment. -
“Exploring the Intersection of Leadership and Communication: A Critical Analysis of Theory and Application”
This semester, we are learning about leadership communication from the standpoint of
application and theory. Leadership communication is difficult to define. We know what it is,
have experienced it in real life, but often struggle to come up with one accepted definition that
everyone agrees on. Google the term on the Internet, and you will find a myriad of websites,
blogs, and wikis, devoted to all things leadership and communication. Still, there seems to be no
consensus as to the nature of leadership communication. Catherine Hollyman (2022), a
leadership communication consultant offers this definition. She says she sees leadership
communication as “The development and delivery of messages that inform, inspire, engage and
unite your team behind a common purpose and goal” (para. 3).
Northouse (2015) focuses on the practice of leadership, and while communication is clearly a
component, his emphasis is more on the attitude, beliefs, and behaviors of good leadership. Good
leadership and communication go together — we can all agree. Yet still, there is much
disagreement within the discipline of Leadership studies, and when considered from the position
of applied communication, scholars and business leaders alike are actively working to find new
ways to increase performance, engage workers, and build community.
Instructions
With this introduction in mind, the focus of our second research paper is to explore the nature of
leadership as it intersects with a particular aspect of communication. For example, perhaps you
are interested in the theoretical or philosophical underpinnings of leadership. You might produce
an academic paper that looks at a particular theory (e.g., Transformational Leadership, Theory of
X and Y, etc.) and demonstrate how the theory helps to explain and describe leadership
communication. Likewise, you may be interested in how leaders use technology to communicate,
and your paper might focus on mediated communication as a means for delivering leadership
content. Lastly, your interest area may be focused on the principles of leadership and how crisis
communication shapes and influences a leader’s role and effectiveness. No topic is off-limit;
however, the paper itself should explore leadership and communication and be well-researched
and offer insight and a unique perspective (not something one could easily find on the Internet if
that makes sense).
Step 1: Choose a Topic
Topics may include any aspect of communication as it aligns with leadership theory or
application.
Step 2: Research the Topic
This is a research paper, thus, plan on using journal articles, professional trade magazines, and
other credible sources for your information.
Step 3: Analyze the Topic
Decide how you will present your research to the reader. You may wish to develop this paper as
a scholarly journal article (Ph.D. and DSC students) or as a seminar paper (Master students).
Follow APA style and present a cogent and in-depth discussion of the topic.
Master Paper Requirements
• A well-researched and well-written academic paper on a topic of your choice
• A page length of eight to ten (8-10) pages, not counting title page and references
• A minimum of eight (8) credible sources found in the library or online
• Adherence to APA Style, grammar, punctuation, and style fitting a master or doctoral
student
Decide how you will present your research to the reader. You may wish to develop this paper as
a scholarly journal article (Ph.D. and DSC students) or as a seminar paper (Master students).
Follow APA style and present a cogent and in-depth discussion of the topic.
Master Paper Requirements
• A well-researched and well-written academic paper on a topic of your choice
• A page length of eight to ten (8-10) pages, not counting title page and references
• A minimum of eight (8) credible sources found in the library or online
• Adherence to APA Style, grammar, punctuation, and style fitting a master or doctoral
student