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Flash Discussion #2

Traditionally, theorists suggest that the managerial function of controlling should not be confused with control in the behavioral or the manipulative sense. This function does not imply that managers should attempt to control or to manipulate the personalities, values, attitudes, or emotions of their employees.  Instead, this function of management concerns the manager’s role in taking necessary actions to ensure that the work-related activities of employees are consistent with and contribute toward the accomplishment of organizational and departmental objectives.
Research the concept of the virtual organization.  Then, explain how can a manager measure work that is performed when the employee may be 5,000 miles away?  Be sure to consider the virtual and global organizations and how a manager would control and measure work from afar.

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Current Law and Public Policy

Airport Screenings & Public Security Policy
The purpose of this assignment is to explore the topic of aviation security as it relates to public safety policy and the issue of individual privacy. You have been directed to write a policy memo for your boss, who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security (House Committee on Homeland Security Web site). Using the resources provided below, as well information from resources you identify through your own research efforts, your assignment is to craft a briefing memo of 900–1,200 words that focuses on the questions posed below.
Assignment Guidelines
· Students must address the following in 900–1,200 words:
· The United States, as well as many other countries and airlines, had experienced criminal and terrorist incidents before September 11, 2001. Why had previous incidents not resulted in the dramatic increases in and focus on aviation security that the 9/11 attacks did? Explain.
· How was 9/11 different from an aviation security standpoint? Explain.
· While there have been further attempts to strike the United States by attacking commercial aircraft since 9/11 (e.g., the “shoe bomber” and the “underwear” bomber), none have been successful. How have the steps and measures taken to improve aviation security since 9/11 contributed to the lack of success of the terrorists? Explain.
· What role did the various layers of aviation security play in preventing the attempted attacks after 9/11? Explain.
· Were the effective layers tactical, policy driven, or a combination of both? Explain.
· Since the regulation that requires the aircraft’s cockpit door to be bullet-proof and securely locked before the aircraft leaves the terminal took effect, it is, for all practical purposes, impossible for a terrorist passenger to gain control of an aircraft. Given this change in risk profile, are other layers of security as necessary as before? Why or why not?
· Given the number of years after 9/11 without successful aviation attacks, should some security procedures be relaxed? Why or why not?
· What are the vulnerabilities and risks if they were? Explain.
· Do not write possible scenarios here; rather, identify points of failure and other threats or risks to the aircraft, passengers, and nation).
· TSA agents have the right to physically inspect any and all material and persons who are boarding or being loaded onto an aircraft in the United States. With X-ray machines, bomb-sniffing machines, and dogs checking all luggage and passengers, are physical inspections of luggage that allow TSA agents open and look through personal bags necessary? Why or why not?
· What are the laws that provide TSA with their authority? Describe them.
· Are the practices undertaken by TSA too intrusive? Why or why not?
· The Fourth Amendment of the Bill of Rights provides protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. How should the United States balance that right against the security needs of the flying public? Explain.
· Has a balance been reached?
· If not, in what direction do the scales need to be tipped and how?
· Compile your responses in your final policy memo, and submit the file to your instructor.
· Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
Please submit your assignment.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

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Critiquing An Article Powerpoint

you were asked to provide your impressions of Peter Singer’s article “America’s Shame.” Now, you will compose a researched response to this article. This assignment allows you to assess and defend the reasonableness of your personal beliefs through critical assessment of Singer’s arguments and the presentation of your own, original arguments about the subject using the tools of evaluation you have learned throughout the course.
Assignment Overview:
For this assignment, assume that you have been asked to present a PowerPoint presentation at your local community center about the topics of world poverty and education. You have decided to use Peter Singer’s article as the starting point of your presentation. As you craft your presentation you will need to:

  • Present the major claims of Singer.
  • Present your own original argument offering thoughtful solutions to real-world problems.
  • Back up your argument with outside research.

Here is the link to the article by Singer: “America’s Shame” from The Chronicle of Higher Education. 55(27), B6–B10. (EBSCO AN 37137370).
Assignment Details:

  • Develop a 12–15-slide presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Include two additional slides—one for the title and the other for a References page.
  • Bullet points are acceptable, but use complete sentences throughout the presentation.

Be sure to include the following:

  • Describe the portions of Singer’s article you seek to engage/critique.
  • Clearly state your own argument/thesis in response.
    • Remember, the nature of the stance is not important; you can agree or disagree with any point Singer makes in the article. The important thing is for you to construct a stance that clearly engages Singer’s position. Include properly cited examples from the article.
    • As you advance your own thesis, be sure to include your position on how to address the problems that Singer discusses in his article. Again, you may agree or disagree with Singer; however, be sure to offer your own solutions to the issue of world poverty, as discussed by Singer.
  • Support your argument with the use of original research.
    • Use at least three credible, academic resources to support your positions.
    • These should be sources other than Singer’s “America’s Shame” article.
  • Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Name your file LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.ppt.and submit it to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox by Week 5, Day 5.
You may use this Presentation Design Checklist to help you create an effective and visually appealing presentation.
Use this APA Citation Helper as a guide for citing your sources.

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Phoenix Business Managment

Complete the “Evaluate Team Member Effectiveness” self-assessment.
Write a 1,050-word paper in which you address the following:
· Do you agree with your results?
· Based on your self-assessment, what do you see as your strengths and weaknesses regarding working on a team?
· Have you ever engaged in social loafing while on a team? Why or why not?
· How does working effectively on a team give you an advantage in the workplace?
· How do groups normally develop?
· How does the effectiveness of the team members influence the group’s development process?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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My Own Bill

Scenario:
You are a newly elected Member of Congress. It is up to you as to whether you are a Senator or a Representative from your State.  You made several important promises during your campaign and now that you have taken your seat, you need to show the constituents you represent that you are going to fulfill at least one of these promises with a bill you write and introduce into your chamber.
Directions:

  1. Choose a topic for your bill:
    1. Envision the constituents that elected you
    2. Imagine that you have interacted with your constituents
    3. What’s making news?
    4. Look to other states
    5. Look to your own experience
    6. Look at current logs and regulations
    7. Use the internet
  2. Research your bill topic:
    1. Look at existing law
    2. Explore various solutions to the issue
    3. Support your position with facts and figures
    4. Determine your support and opposition
  3. When writing your bill:
    1. Ensure clarity, organization and accuracy
    2. Ensure you are creating law
    3. Anticipate questions and concerns
    4. Proofread and check grammar
  4. Bill structure
  5. Bill writing checklist

Some links that may help you understand how to write a bill:

Review the Bill Writing Checklist. Using the Bill Structure document fill in all sections to write your bill.
To complete this assignment, you must submit the completed Bill Structure Document that clearly illustrates all components of a professionally written bill and address all required elements of the assignment listed in the grading criteria below.
The assignment must be submitted as a Word document. Include APA formatted title and reference page. Be sure to cite any references used in APA format..
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Bill Topic: Provide a clear discussion and evaluation of the topic of the bill and include relevance and constituency affected.40 Bill Topic Research: Examine existing law; Explore various solutions to the issue; Support your position with facts and figures; Evaluate support and opposition to the bill.40Bill Content: Ensure clarity, organization and accuracy; Verify that law is being created; Anticipate questions and concerns.52Bill Structure
Each Bill must include the following:

  • Title
  • Name of sponsor
  • Purpose
  • Section on short title
  • Section on definitions
  • Section on how your bill will work
  • Section on function
  • Section on regulations
  • Section on penalties
  • Section on effective date

52 Bill Writing (see attached)
Review the Bill Writing Checklist to ensure that you have included everything in your bill.

  • Clarity
    • Bill’s purpose
    • Definitions
    • Clear identification of terms
    • Appropriate terminology
  • Conditions placed on bill
  • Purpose section is clear and consistent throughout the bill
  • What the bill is to do comes at the beginning
  • Enactment clause
  • Sections are consistent with no contradiction
    • Actions are clearly stated Research/Preparation
    • Solution proposed is appropriate to the problem
    • Solution is thorough and clear
    • Definitions are clear

50Written Components:
Organization (16 points)
Usage and mechanics (16 points)
Style (14 points)
APA elements (20 points) 66
Total:300

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Diabetes And Drug Treatments

  • Explain the differences between types of diabetes including type  1, type 2  gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
  • Describe one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Include dietary considerations related to treatment.
  • Explain the short-term and long-term impact of this diabetes on patients including effects of drugs treatments
  • References including
  •    Arcangelo, V. P.,   Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A.  (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced  practice: A practical approach (4th ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott  Williams & Wilkin
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You are the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) at your organization. As the CHRO, one of your primary roles is to be the workforce strategist. Your organization is planning to expand business operations to your neighboring state by opening an office. As a result of this expansion, your organization needs to make sure that the best and brightest employees are recruited to fill key roles at the new office. Write a 4-6 page research paper using APA style outlining the steps involved in recruiting the staff at the new office.
Grading Criteria:

  1. The student researched the legal statues affecting the selection and hiring of employees.
  2. The student identified the number and type of positions that need to be filled at the new office. Moreover, the student discussed qualifications, e.g., education level and number of years of experience, associated with each position.
  3. The student researched, evaluated and chose several selection devices such as interviews or ability tests to reject or accept applicants. Moreover, the student assessed the weaknesses and strengths of these selection devices.
  4. The student researched, evaluated and chose whether or not to utilize integrity testing and drug testing.
  5. The student applied correct APA, style, usage, grammar, and punctuation.
  6. The student supported the research paper with at least four different scholarly sources such as research journals, research studies, government or accredited educational institutions websites.