Conduct a brief interview with an employee (or a family member, friend, or colleague) in his or her 20s or 30s. Conduct a second interview with someone in his or her 50s, 60s, or 70s. Compare and contrast what motivates workers in different generations (dont forget to ask the older interviewees about their motivations earlier in their careers), and suggest a compensation system that might be most motivating for each generation. Please cite references.
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APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management 
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Your paper should begin with an executive summary.
Visit the websites for either the AFL-CIO (http://www.aflcio.org) AND the website for the National Labor Relations Board (http://www.nlrb.gov). Compare and contrast what information is emphasized and the way information is presented on the labor organization site vs. the government site. What are the main issues that the union appears to be pursuing? Do these issues appear well-matched to the needs of the workforce? Finally, what do you think union leaders get from the NLRB site? What about employers?
Business Analysis
Company paper analysis: Using the analytical tools each of you will learn, each student will prepare an analysis of a public company. The company will be evaluated from the perspective of both fixed income securities (e.g., would you buy the bonds in the medium to long-term?) and equity securities (e.g., would you buy or sell the stock in the medium to long-term?).
Approaches to the analysis should include:
Current state of the financial health of the company
Trends in the financial health over recent years and potentially into the future
Comparison of the subject company with competitors and/or industry sector
Analysis of the subject companys industry sector
o Factors affecting the industry such as product, technical innovation, regulation, economic cycles, etc.
Assessing the companys position within the industry context
o Is it a leader?
o Does it have a clear advantage vis a vis other industry participant?
o Is it subject to extreme competition or pricing pressure?
The company chosen is at your discretion, but should not be so complex or one for which the information is not readily available that makes it more difficult than necessary. Students should pick a subject company outside his/her usual frame of reference. For example, if a student is employed in the technology sector, he/she should choose a company in another industry, such as food. In my experience, retail companies make the best selection.
July 5th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Health Care and Life Sciences Comments Off on The Effect of Urban Air Pollution on Asthma in School Children. The Effect of Urban Air Pollution on Asthma in School Children.
The Effect of Urban Air Pollution on Asthma in School Children.
In your 12-13 slide presentation (10-15-minute presentation), please discuss: Write a script for each slide to speak too.
Some background about the issue, including why the issue is important and how it affects specific health issues for the public. Please do not overdo the background slides or do a data dump of everything you learned in the course; just 2-4 slides reviewing the basics is sufficient.
Describe some potential options to solve the problem, such as, but not limited to, reducing emissions and/or health risks
Describe some advantages and disadvantages of each potential solution (remember, all semester a theme has been that there are no easy solutions to air pollution issues without some type of cost or other effects)
Your preferred solution (or several) and why you believe it is best.
Show the audience the research that urban air pollution is a contributor (or the main reason) for asthma in urban areas of children. Research what sources of urban air pollution are most closely linked to this specific disease. And what controls or changes to regulations, etc. can be effective in reducing air emissions from this source in urban areas.
APA References
July 5th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Psychology and Education Comments Off on Violent Video Games and Its Relation to Development Violent Video Games and Its Relation to Development
You will write one 6-page paper, double spaced, 11 point font, APA style in which you will present and analyze either a treatment method/program or prevention effort to reduce criminal behavior and discuss the psychological and behavioral impact of the program/method. You need a minimum of 3 professional, peer-reviewed resources.
July 5th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management Comments Off on Creating a business Plan Creating a business Plan
Develop a business plan for a start-up company that plans to sell a product or service in a local market, in a national market, or on the Internet. Select one of your favorite products as the basis for the company, or invent a product.
(Food Truck specializing in sandwiches. Garr’s Grinders)
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The originality report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).
Create a business plan for your hypothetical start-up company in which you do the following:
Note: You are required to utilize both the attached Business Plan Template and the attached Financial Plan Template in creating your business plan. If the attached WGU templates are not completed and submitted, your work will automatically be returned to you without being evaluated. These templates are located in the Supporting Documents section of the Capstone instructions .
A. Write an executive summary (suggested length of 12 pages) in which you do the following:
1. Identify the companys name and location.
2. Describe the mission of the company.
3. Discuss two business goals in support of the companys mission.
4. Discuss three keys to success for the company.
B. Write a company summary (suggested length of 46 pages) in which you do the following:
1. Describe the history of the industry in which the company will operate.
2. Identify the legal form that the company will take.
3. Describe the location and type of facilities needed for the company.
4. Describe the management structure, including key positions and specific responsibilities.
5. Describe the products and services offered by the company.
C. Develop a market analysis (suggested length of 35 pages) in which you do the following:
1. Describe the target market for the companys products and services, including the specific location, demographics, etc.
2. Complete an industry analysis for the company, including current trends and statistics.
3. Complete a four-square SWOT analysis for the company in which you do the following:
a. Identify three strengths, three weaknesses, three opportunities, and three threats.
b. Explain each of the identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
D. Develop a market strategy (suggested length of 36 pages) in which you do the following:
1. Discuss each of the four Ps of marketing as they relate to the companys products and services.
2. Develop a price list for the companys products and services.
3. Develop a promotional strategy including specific tasks, target dates, and responsible parties.
4. Develop a monthly sales forecast for the first year of operations, including a discussion of expected market conditions.
Note: The sales forecast will be used as the basis for your revenue in your financial statements.
E. Develop an implementation strategy in which you do the following:
1. Summarize the overall strategy that will be utilized to launch your business, including target dates and goals for implementation.
2. Develop a post-launch monitoring plan (e.g., financial impact, quality control, customer satisfaction, monitoring schedule) to evaluate the success of the company in meeting milestones.
F. Calculate and develop the financial statements and projections for the first year of business by doing the following:
1. Develop a month-by-month forecasted profit and loss statement using an estimate of revenues and operating costs based on the sales forecast.
2. Develop a forecasted balance sheet for the end of year one.
G. Write a financial report (suggested length of 12 pages) in which you do the following:
1. Summarize the financial projections and the assumptions used in estimating the financial statements.
2. Describe the companys financial position at the end of the first year.
3. Describe the companys initial and future estimated capital/investment needs.
H. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
I. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
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A brief description of the current estimating practices primarily employed at your organization on projects (if you do not know the approach or no formal approach is used, then use this response as an opportunity to state an approach based on what you have learned in the lectures and reading)
List at least two strengths and weaknesses of the approach used
If you prefer the current method, then discuss how the process might be improved
If you dont prefer the current estimating method, then provide a justification of why the method should be changed.
Again, if you dont know what method is used, then use this section to argue and justify the approach you think would be best.
How can this be applied to the work we are doing on the capstone project? Or, what other suggestions could you offer?
If you are currently not working in a professional environment, then please answer these questions in light of the case study we are using in the course. You will have to make some assumptions to do this, but you should be able to do so based on the case study and the assigned reading.
July 5th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Mathematics and Statistics Comments Off on Central Limit Theorem Central Limit Theorem
Collect some quantitative data. Find the sample mean and standard deviation. Plot it in a histogram. Does the data seem to follow the bell curve of the normal distribution? What features of the data do or do not fit in with the shape of the normal curve. How much deviation from the curve is to be expected?
Developing a Strategic Communication Plan
Imagine that you are a member of a team assigned by the police chief in your hometown to revise the organizations strategic communication plan. Your assignment is to utilize strategic approach that you have learned so far to develop your citys police departments strategic communication plan.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Outline the approach that you would use to conduct research and interpret the situational analysis for your hometown.
Determine the main goals and objectives of your proposed communication plan. Predict the target group of your communication plan.
Propose the general communication strategies of your proposed plan. Provide a rationale for your response.
Develop the first four (4) main steps of your citys police departments strategic communication plan. Provide a rationale for your response.
Use at least two (2) quality academic resources as references, such as journal articles, newspapers, magazines, and publications from law enforcement associations. Note: Wikipedia, blogs, and similar websites do not qualify as quality academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow SWS or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Class Book
Police Operations: Theory and Practice, Sixth Edition
Kren Matison Hess, Christine Hess Orthmann, and Henry Lim Cho
July 5th, 2020 APA (edition "APA 6"), Business and Management Comments Off on U.S. workforce, are compensated U.S. workforce, are compensated
Address the following questions in a question-and-answer format; that is, state the question and then answer it in detail.
The Background readings for this module explore the premise of how contingent workers, who have become a key foundation of the U.S. workforce, are compensated. In this assignment, compare and contrast the various aspects of how contingent workers are compensated compared with conventional workers. As you undertake this comparative analysis, address the following:
How does the employment of contingent employees affect an organizations business, its HRM responsibilities, its overall costs, and its organizational culture?
In your educated opinion, should the compensation of contingent workers be the same (on a pro-rated basis) as conventional, full-time employees doing the same work? Discuss, bringing in both the strengths and challenges this approach presents.
How would you, as the CEO of the company, create a sense of engagement with the infusion of contingent workers in a workplace that historically consisted of conventional, full-time employees?
Use at least background readings to help strengthen and support your 3-page response.
Aldana, S. (2018). Wellness ROI vs. VOI: The best employee wellbeing programs use both. Retrieved from https://www.wellsteps.com/blog/2018/01/10/wellness-roi-employee-wellbeing-programs/
Heathfield, S. (2016). Are you getting the best benefit from your employee benefits? Retrieved from https://www.thebalance.com/most-of-employee-benefits-1917723
Helios HR. (n.d.), What makes up a great total employee rewards package? Retrieved from https://www.helioshr.com/2013/11/what-makes-up-a-great-total-rewards-package/
Hipple, S., & Stewart, J. (1996). Earnings and benefits of contingent and noncontingent workers. Monthly Labor Review, 119(10), 22-30. Retrieved from the Trident Online Library.
Lawrence, T. (2012). Integrating contingent workers. Baseline, (114), 13. Retrieved from the Trident Online Library.
Pedulla, D. S. (2013). The hidden costs of contingency: Employers use of contingent workers and standard employees outcomes. Social Forces, 92(2), 691-722. Retrieved from the Trident Online Library.
The Kaiser Family Foundation (2018). Employer Health Benefits 2018 Annual Survey: Section 1: Cost of Health Insurance, pgs. 31-42. Retrieved from http://files.kff.org/attachment/Report-Employer-Health-Benefits-Annual-Survey-2018.
Erfurt, J., Foote, A., & Heirich, M. (1992). The cost-effectiveness of worksite wellness programs.Personnel Psychology, (45) 22.
Noe, R., Hollenbeck, J., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. (2006). Human Resource Management. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
Tsui, A., & Gomez-Mejia. (1988). Human Resource Effectiveness. Washington, DC: The Bureau of National Affairs.
