Choosing a Performance Appraisal System

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You are a newly hired HR professional in a medium-size company, which is a video gaming company that is globally recognized as a leader and groundbreaking competitor. It is a young firm that has grown quickly, from one having no HR staff to having five HR professionals supporting over 700 employees and a performance appraisal system that has been in place for several years. The management team is not all that comfortable with any system of appraisal but has accepted that one is required. The organization currently has a healthy employee engagement program. Part of the program is a yearly organizational satisfaction survey that over time has provided employee input about what they perceive as a lack of performance appraisal effectiveness. Employees feel the current performance appraisal system is not capable of identifying struggling and failing employees. At the same time, it is also described as not having the capacity to recognize the best performers in the organization. That is, there is a stated desire from employees for a performance appraisal system that can better differentiate performance outcomes. The current performance appraisal system is similar to the traditional academic evaluation system with five levels of performance: superior, outstanding, contributing substantively, developing, and needing improvement. The leadership in the organization insists that a new three-level (superior, contributing substantively, and needing improvement) will favorably respond to the employees’ viewpoint. This new appraisal system that tracks the assignment of each level by employee would limit how many high threes would be given every year, thus most people in the organization would fall into the category of contributing substantively. Your Challenge As an HR professional in the organization, you desire the best outcome for your organization and its employees, and are not sure if this three-level system would be best. Your challenge is to select the best course of action among the following options and recommend that action to the leadership team. You can recommend 1) they retain the current five-level performance appraisal system, 2) they adopt the three-level system with forced-distribution preferred by the leadership team (superior, contributing substantively, and needing improvement), or 3) an alternative. Assignment Instructions Prepare a 2–3-page plan that states your recommended course of action. Along with your recommendation, include the following: An analysis of how your proposed solution contributes to organizational goals and strategies. A description of the legal factors you considered in making your decision. A brief explanation of the role you will take to influence the eventual outcome. Consider aspects of leadership, negotiation, and consultation. A discussion of the two SHRM behavioral competencies you think are most directly applicable to a successful resolution of this challenge, and why. Review the HR Challenge: Choosing a Performance Appraisal System Scoring Guide to see the criteria by which your assignment will be evaluated. Before submitting your assignment for evaluation, submit a draft to SafeAssign to check your use of source material.

The True Deceiver Character Analysis and Report

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The True Deceiver Character Analysis and Report

Writer must have read the True Deceiver. Character to be discussed is Anne. Works cited page must be added. 2 additional sources are required that you must provide in your research in addition to the The True Deceiver. The following are the directions: Pick a character you would define as an outsider from The True Deceiver, In a 5 page essay, reflect on the following question: What price must an outsider pay to join a community? How, and why, does this outsider make the choice that he or she does?

What role did women play in Espionage in 20th century

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approximately 10-12 pages not including your title page and bibliography and appendix if any.) Standard 12 pt font, cursive or non-cursive, double spaced text, standard 2.5 cm margins, 11” X 8 ½” paper. Pages must be stapled (no binders or paperclips), paginated, and submitted with a cover page containing no art or decorative elements. The cover page must have: your name, student number, course number, and essay title. Essays not conforming to these standards will not be accepted and late penalties will be imposed until the essay is resubmitted in the required format. Essays must be based on a minimum of six sources (not including course texts but seminar readings are acceptable), and should not include, encyclopedias, textbooks, or general or popular histories, or unapproved websites, (2 marks deducted for every Wikipedia or like citation) etc., as described above in Part 1. Paragraphs are to be indented without any additional spaces between paragraphs, unlike in this course outline, for example. Any relevant images, maps, graphs included in the essay are to be placed into an Appendix at the back. The essay should have a single descriptive title or a creative title with a descriptive subtitle. For example: Generals in Blue: Lives of the Union Commanders or The Architect of Genocide: Himmler and the Final Solution, etc. “History Essay” is not a title. Marks will be deducted for essays submitted without a title and/or title page. approximately 10-12 pages not including your title page and bibliography and appendix if any.) Standard 12 pt font, cursive or non-cursive, double spaced text, standard 2.5 cm margins, 11” X 8 ½” paper. Pages must be stapled (no binders or paperclips), paginated, and submitted with a cover page containing no art or decorative elements. The cover page must have: your name, student number, course number, and essay title. Essays not conforming to these standards will not be accepted and late penalties will be imposed until the essay is resubmitted in the required format. Essays must be based on a minimum of six sources (not including course texts but seminar readings are acceptable), and should not include, encyclopedias, textbooks, or general or popular histories, or unapproved websites, (2 marks deducted for every Wikipedia or like citation) etc., as described above in Part 1. Paragraphs are to be indented without any additional spaces between paragraphs, unlike in this course outline, for example. Any relevant images, maps, graphs included in the essay are to be placed into an Appendix at the back. The essay should have a single descriptive title or a creative title with a descriptive subtitle. For example: Generals in Blue: Lives of the Union Commanders or The Architect of Genocide: Himmler and the Final Solution, etc. “History Essay” is not a title. Marks will be deducted for essays submitted without a title and/or title page.

Comparative Theory Paper

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Comparative Theory Paper

Paper details For this assignment you will select two theorists and write a paper comparing/contrasting the following: How the theory discusses the development of one’s personality throughout childhood How the theory discusses the development and/or stability of one’s personality throughout adulthood and older age How the theory accounts for one’s overall behavior and demeanor – why do we do the things we do? How personality is objectively measured within the scope of the theory Any other critical tenets of the theories You must select the two theorists from different categories (i.e. choosing Erikson and Bandura) and cannot use two theorists from the same category (i.e. Freud and Adler). Each paper should include: An overview of both theories, answering the above questions (3-4 pages total) An analysis of the similarities and differences of each theories (2-3 pages) Your opinion on which of the two theories is the most accurate representation of the human personality, and why (1-2 pages) The length of your paper will vary depending on the theories you choose and the literature available to you for these theories but should be a minimum of 6 pages. You must use AT LEAST four peer-reviewed journal articles (two per theory) to receive full credit, and cannot complete this paper using solely the textbook; you may utilize the textbook to supplement your responses, but should not be using the book to complete the bulk of your paper.

Standard APA formatting is expected. Your paper should have a 12pt font, be double spaced, include a title page and reference page (that does not count towards the minimum 6 pages), and be grammatically correct. Psychodynamic Theories: Freud – Psychoanalysis Adler – Individual Psychology Jung – Analytical Psychology Klein – Object Relations Theory Horney – Psychoanalytic Social Theory Erikson – Post-Freudian Theory Humanistic/Existential Theories: Fromm – Humanistic Psychoanalysis Maslow – Holistic-Dynamic Theory Rogers – Person-Centered Theory May – Existential Psychology Dispositional Theories: Allport – Psychology of the Individual McCrae & Costa’s Five-Factor Trait Theory Biological/Evolutionary Theories Eysenck’s Biologically Based Factor Theory Buss – Evolutionary Theory of Personality Learning-Cognitive Theories: Skinner – Behavioral Analysis Bandura – Social-Cognitive Theory Rotter & Mischel – Cognitive Social Learning Theory Kelly – Psychology of Personal Constructs

Reflect of leadership style

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Reflect of leadership style

 

Paper details:

Required Reading Leadership and the Advanced Practice Nurse: Chapters 1 & 2 (Attached) Quality and Safety in Nursing: Chapters 4 & 6, Graduate Competency KSAs in Appendix B (Attached) StrengthsFinder 2.0(Attached), Directions In this paper, reflect on your leadership style using your five strengths as identified by StrengthsFinder 2.0 (Attached), your experiences, and the literature on transformational leadership and other leadership styles. Compare your strengths with the characteristics of transformational leadership. Please note that although general APA format is required, you can use first-person (“I”) in this paper, since this is a personal paper. Scholarly reference no more than 5 years old. Use appropriate in text citation for increased credibility Criteria 1) Thorough description of your strengths 2) Reflection on your strengths, giving specific examples from your personal and/or professional lives 3) Use of literature in describing transformational leadership (no less than three references) 4) Comparison of your own strengths with transformational leadership. Also discuss in the context of complexity 5) Describe how your leadership style has/may evolve as you develop your role as an advanced practice nurse. Compare and contrast your leadership style with other leadership styles

THE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIO-TECHNICAL BALANCE

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Assignment Overview The Case for this Module involves the lessons that we teach and learn about systems analysis and design and how to cope with the real world of real systems. Three articles are commended to your attention. The first is a good general summary of the lessons we have been discussing on how IT management integrates with successful systems design; it is an on-line presentation, but you can download it if you wish to study it in more detail: McSweeney, A. (2011) Integrating It Frameworks, Methodologies And Best Practices Into It Delivery And Operation. Slideshare. [PPT presentation]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/alanmcsweeney/integrating-it-frameworks-methodologies-and-best-practices-into-it-delivery-and-operation-3528481 But what are IT managers actually learning? Does it fit in with what we have been talking about? Check out the following articles, as you will find out when you hit the job market! Dillon, A. (2000). Group dynamics meet cognition: combining socio-technical concepts and usability engineering in the design of information systems. in E. Coakes,. et al. (Eds.) The New Socio Tech: Graffitti on the long wall. London: Springer-Verlag, pp 119-126. Retrieved from http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~adillon/BookChapters/sociotechnical.html Baxter, G. & Sommerville, I (2011). Socio-technical systems: From design methods to systems engineering. Interacting with Computers. vol 23, p 4-17. Finally, here is a very thoughtful blog post regarding education and the real world; it is cast more in terms of computer science than IT management, but the same issues are involved. Be sure to read through the comments following the basic post, to get a sense of the range of reactions and ideas provoked by this discussion: Sommerville, I. (2011) Computer science education and the real world. Thoughts on software and systems engineering. Retrieved from http://se9book.wordpress.com/2011/01/12/computer-science-education-and-the-real-world/ Case Assignment Read the assigned readings, supplemented if you wish with material from the optional readings and perhaps the supplementary background as well, and even other outside reading you might find by yourself to be useful. Then write a short paper stating your position on the question: “What do information technology managers need to know about how to improve the systems development process through joint optimization? Why?” Your paper should be short (5-6 pages, not including cover sheet and references) and to the point. It is to be structured as a point/counterpoint argument, in the following manner. You are expected to: Begin this paper by stating your position on this question clearly and concisely Citing appropriate sources, present the reasons why you take this position. Be sure to make the most effective case you can. Then present the best evidence you can, again citing appropriate sources, against your position — that is, establish what counterarguments can be made to your original position. Finally, review your original position in light of the counterarguments, showing how they are inadequate to rebut your original statement. By the end of your paper, you should be able to unequivocally re-affirm your original position. Assignment Expectations Your assignment will be evaluated based on the Rubric. You will be particularly assessed on: Your ability to see what the module is all about and to structure your paper accordingly. Your informed commentary and analysis — simply repeating what your sources say does not constitute an adequate paper. Your ability to apply the professional language and terminology of systems design and analysis correctly and in context; you are expected to be familiar with this language and use it appropriately.

Titus Andronicus

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Description Topic Compose a standard MLA style paper analyzing one and only one of the following themes from Titus Andronicus Women, Sexuality, and Rape Race, Violence, and Villany Structure It must include an Introductory Paragraph with a clear thesis.

Your thesis will be which theme you chose and what the play says about your theme It must include at least 3 paragraphs of analysis Each paragraph must include quoted dialogue from the play. Each paragraph should be focused on one element of poetic analysis; you do NOT need to do them all: Roles The Plot The Setting Imagery, Symbolism, and Theatrical/Literary Devices Genre It must have a concluding paragraph reinforcing your evidence and thematic conclusion.

Your essay should be double-spaced and written on the front and back of the page. Length 5 Full Paragraphs: an Intro, 3 Body Paragraphs, and a Conclusion. An annotated copy of the text. An outline of your essay. It must follow in this order: The first 2 pages will be the analysis The third page will be the outline Finally, the last page will be the annotated text. The ONLY source required and need is the book itself.

Organizational Psychology/ HR

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Everyone has a “change signature,” one or more characteristic ways of dealing with change as a change agent, intermediary, and/or recipient. Understanding your change signature is very important to your effectiveness. You may want to change it, but even if you do not wish to make changes, it is helpful if you have thought about what it currently is. Based explicitly on course readings and discussions, describe your “change signature” in a 3 – 5 page paper.That is, describe the characteristic way(s) you initiate and respond to organizational change efforts.There is no “one” correct change signature. For example you may be a proponent of radical change, resist any change that someone else initiates, or a combination of both. This paper is not just about your philosophy of responding to and initiating change. Rather, you should describe examples of behaviors in which you have engaged as a change agent and/or change recipient. You should link these behaviors explicitly with class materials (that you formally reference), and explore the linkage between the behaviors and materials in some depth. APA format Please use these references only: Leading Change. Kotter, John P. Accountancy SA; Johannesburg (Sep 2017): 19-29 (Retrieved from database ProQuest Central) Kerber, Kenneth W, PhD; Buono, Anthony F, PhD. Organization Development Journal; Chesterland Vol. 36, Iss. 3, (Fall 2018): 55-72. Retrieved from ProQuest Central Kotter, John P. Accountancy SA; Johannesburg (Sep 2017): 19-29 Retrieved from ProQuest Central Repenning, N., Kieffer, D., & Astor, T. (2018). The Most Underrated Skill in Management. Rotman Management, 62–67. (Retrieved from Ebscohost Multisearch) Davis, B. (2017). Mastering Organizational Change Management. Plantation, FL: J. Ross Publishing. Read Chapters 2 & 8. (Pgs. 36 – 41) & (141 -145) (Retrieved from EBSCO Ebooks) People First: A Strategy to Drive Change – Change within an Organization – https://youtu.be/AS4EZkcSDtg Davis, B. (2017). Mastering Organizational Change Management. Plantation, FL: J. Ross Publishing. Read Chapter 4. (Pgs. 77-86) Chapter 7 (Pgs. 129-136) (Retrieved from EBSCO Ebooks)

Global Strategic Leadership

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Answer the following questions in an essay format: 1) How does leadership behavior contribute to leadership effectiveness and the success of an organization? 2) Compare and contrast Strategic leadership and implicit leadership theory. 3) What are the pros and cons of implicit leadership theory? 4) What role do cultural elements play in the application of Leadership Congruency Hypothesis?

Relationship Between Purpose of Study and Data Analysis Techniques

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In order to make decisions about the value of any research study for practice, it is important to understand the general processes involved in analyzing research data. By now, you have examined enough research studies to be aware that there are some common ways that data are reported and summarized in research studies. For example, the sample is often described by numbers of participants and by certain characteristics of those participants that help us determine how representative the sample is of a population. The information about the sample is commonly reported in tables and graphs, making use of frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, and dispersion. Information about the variables (or concepts) of interest when quantified are also reported in similar manner. Although the actual data analysis takes place after data have been collected, from the initial planning of a research study, the researcher needs to have an awareness of the types of questions that can be answered by particular data analysis techniques. For this Discussion, review the case study entitled “Social Work Research: Measuring Group Success.” Consider the data analysis described in that case. Recall the information presented in the earlier chapters of your text about formulating research questions to inform a hypotheses or open-ended exploration of an issue. By Day 3 Post an explanation of the types of descriptive and/or inferential statistics you might use to analyze the data gathered in the case study. Also explain how the statistics you identify can guide you in evaluating the applicability of the study’s findings for your own practice as a social worker. Please use the resources to support your answer. part 2 Discussion 2: Statistical Significance and Variables Research studies often compare variables, conditions, times, and/or groups of participants to evaluate relationships between variables or differences between groups or times. For example, if researchers are interested in knowing whether an intervention produces change in the desired direction, they will want to know whether the change is due to chance (statistical significance) or possibly due to the intervention. In this case, researchers could use a pre and post measurement of the same participants on the condition being treated, or they could compare a group of individuals who receive the intervention to a group that does not receive the intervention. Researchers could also compare two groups of individuals who receive different interventions. The rigor of the research design helps control for other factors that might account for the changes (e.g., time, conditions, group differences in other factors, etc.). To prepare for this Discussion, consider the concept of statistical significance. By Day 5 Post your explanation of how the difference between statistical significance and the true importance (clinical significance) of the relationship between variables or the degree of difference between groups affect your practice decision making. Be sure to include an explanation of what statistical significance means. Include an example from a quantitative study that found statistically significant differences. Discuss whether the results of the study would—or should—influence your practice as a social worker. Please use the resources to support your answer. Yegidis, B. L., Weinbach, R. W., & Myers, L. L. (2018). Research methods for social workers (8th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Chapter 13, “Analyzing Data” (pp. 295–297, “The Data in Perspective”) Gibson, F. H. (2003). Indigent client perceptions of barriers to marriage and family therapy (Dissertation, University of Louisiana at Monroe).