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1. Why do you think the timing of labor legislation in America (beginning with the Railway Labor Act and National Labor Relations Act, and working forward) was as it was? What was happening in our country during these times economically, geo-politically, etc. that influenced this lawmaking? 2. Looking at the evolution of labor law since then, do you think that our modern laws do enough to address protections and support for organized labor and collective bargaining relative to other first-world countries? In other words, are we progressive in this area, or falling behind? Explain your answer.

Weeks 5, 6 and 7 students take short self-assessments and receive feedback on the answers they provided while taking the assessment. Students personally reflect on the feedback they receive and also make a meaningful connection to course content that is in some way associated with the assessment questions, feedback received, or student reflection on the topic of the assessment. 1) Follow instructionsPreview the document for completing this assignment. Instructions are exactly the same as Portfolio 1. 2) Access the self-assessments through the Portfolio Assignment module. Each self-assessment is linked under the appropriate Portfolio. Look for the assessments under Portfolio 2: Parts 4 – 7 3) The grading rubricsPreview the document for this assignment are the same for all Portfolios. 4) Submit all areas of Portfolio 2 through the Submit tab on this page no later than the last day of week 7. See calendar for exact deadline. Resources for Completing Portfolio 2 Portfolio 2 Template Use this templatePreview the document. Actually type on the template. Students use this template to complete all areas of Portfolio 2. Each week, further complete the template. Portfolio 2 Assessments Part 4 – Week 5 There are two assessments this week. Assessment: Positive and Negative Affectivity Introduction: Affectivity is a person’s tendency to experience a particular mood or to react to things with certain emotions. Individuals with a high positive affectivity experience tend to experience more positive emotions, including cheerfulness or enthusiasm. Individuals higher in negative affectivity tend to experience more negative emotions, such as irritation or nervousness. Goal: Students consider their affectivity. Week 5 Connection to Subject Matter: Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions Chapter 4: Perception and Attribution section – Affect and Mood 4-2e MAKE SURE YOU ARE REFLECTING ON AFFECT CONTENT- NOT MOOD CONTENT Assessment: Do You Follow Your Feelings? Introduction: Emotions are intense, short-term physiological, behavioral, and psychological reactions to a specific object, person, or event that prepare us to respond to it. Emotions often play a larger role in our behaviors than does conscious reasoning. Goal: Students determine how much they are influenced by their emotions. Week 5 Connection to Subject Matter: Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions Chapter 4: Values and Emotions in Organizations section – The Role of Emotions in Behavior 4-2d Part 5 – Week 6 Assessment: What Is Your Preference for Teamwork? Introduction: One important characteristic team members should have is a positive attitude toward teamwork. Goal: Students consider their attitude toward teamwork. Week 6 Connection to Subject Matter: Groups and Teams Chapter 7: Types of Groups and Teams section- Teams 7-1b; Group Performance Factors section- Group Cohesiveness 7-2d; Managing Teams section- Teamwork Competencies 7-4c Part 6 – Week 7 Assessment: How Do You Approach Decisions? Introduction: Different people vary in how they approach decision making. For example, some are satisficers, ready to make a decision that is satisfactory rather than optimal, and others are maximizers who seek to make the ideal decision. Goal: Students gain insight into their approach to decision making. Week 7 Connection to Subject Matter: Decision Making and Problem Solving Chapter 8: The Rational Approach to Decision Making section 8-2a, 8-2b; The Behavioral Approach to Decision Making section 8-3a, 8-3b, 8-3c

Critical analysis writing assignment   Summary of assignment • Task: The four-source essay asks you to synthesize the arguments of four sources. • Length: Minimum of 1000 words. • Format: APA • Sources: Four sources, All of your sources must be from scholarly journals or credible trade journals. No sources can be from popular journals. Please use only four sources. Please do not incorporate more than four sources into this essay You will write an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement. Your thesis statement will demonstrate what the various sources say on the topic. You will also have various body paragraphs that show synthesis. In synthesizing sources, you will divide your paper into themes. After developing the body of your essay, you will want to write a strong conclusion. Remember to summarize the material developed in the body in the conclusion. You might also consider calling for further research on the topic in your conclusion. For this essay, you will use third-person point of view.  • Use one-inch margins. • Double space. • Use size 12 Times New Roman font. • Include a running head. • Include page numbers. • Include a title page. • Include a “References” page on which you list the four articles in APA style.

Below are your guidelines for your Mid-term assignment. This assignment will require devoted inquiry, assimilation, reflection, and refinement in order to achieve the highest possible score. This is only one of your two major grades and your quality of work needs to reflect the importance of the assignment. You will have the opportunity to choose from the following topics. HOWEVER, you ONLY PICK and WRITE about ONE. This paper will be your unique, scholarly contribution. With each option, I am just giving you a broad topic. It is up to you to address the topic but support it with empirical facts, theory, and a persuasive argument that is appropriate for a Master’s level program. Remember that this paper is a THEORETICAL PAPER. This class is all about theory. If you FAIL TO GROUND YOUR PAPER IN A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK – you have not met the goals of this paper. This paper is supposed to answer one of the questions below – THROUGH THE USE OF THEORY. I cannot say this enough; it is not enough to address one of the options below. It has to be substantiated through theory and peer-reviewed resources. Your opinions do not constitute a research paper.  Option 1: In Chapter 2, we explored topics of diversity and the challenges of diversity in the healthcare sector. In this case, you have been asked to join the hospital’s task force for developing a plan to increase the organization’s workforce diversity from its current 10 percent level to 30 percent over the next five years. What recommendations would you make as a member of the task force? Possible Deliverables for Option 1: – Summarize the existing landscape as it relates to diversity in healthcare and in the US in general – Explore why healthcare organizations may not be as diverse as they should be – What is diversity today (i.e. sex, gender, race, ethnicity, education, culture) – Find some theories to substantiate your work on improving diversity – Explore some of the challenges and opportunities as it relates to diversity – These are only ideas – that if I was writing the paper, I may try to address. I am just trying to give you ideas.

To Plan, Design, Deliver, and Evaluate an Original Training Program In a 20- to 25-slide PowerPoint presentation (2-3 pages), not including the title and references slides: Conduct a needs assessment for your proposed training program. This should include both a person and a task analysis. Develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) training objectives based on the needs assessment and any assumptions you may need to make. Create an original, detailed training proposal. This should include: A title and description of the program. A discussion of training methods to be used, and a rationale (justification) for using them, based on training theory. Proposed instructors and the reason for using them. A tentative training outline. A tentative list and description of the training materials needed. Develop a plan for evaluation of training effectiveness including both short-term and long-term evaluation where appropriate.

Provide a complete assessment of the company you are currently working for using the assessment tools from this course, which should also have been discussed in your Interim Assessment paper (McKinsey 7-S framework, Balanced Scorecard, SWOT Analysis, PESTLE, etc.). If you were the CEO, what would you change and why? Please provide your recommendations for change, and “Before” and “After” Organizational charts showing the current management structure and how you propose to change it and why.  If you are not working currently, use a past employer. If you work for a multi-national company, use the business unit you are working for to provide this assessment.    This Final Assessment should be written as an essay and be 4500 words (+ or – 10%), and should demonstrate skills of critical reflection, effective communication and balanced judgement.  A reference List is mandatory, using the Harvard Style.    The overall structure should be as follows:   1. Cover Page (1 page) 2. Table of Contents/List of Exhibits (1 page) 3. Abstract 4. Main Body of Work with sub-titles, add graphics, table 5. List of References

For an imaginary or real project of your choice: a) create a list of different risks (at least 10) b) organise these risks in form of a Risk Breakdown Structure (see. PMBOK figure 11-4 / create main categories or apply categories provided in the course material) c) evaluate the likelihood and impact of different risks by positioning them on a probability and impact matrix (see PMBOK figure 11-10) d) define and briefly justify/explain your choice of strategy (see PMBOK chapters 11.5.2.1-11.2.2.2) for three risks you have selected. Complete your work with tools like MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Word or equivalent.

The focus of the research paper will be about work contexts that enable employees to thrive.  In his book, Deep Change, Robert Quinn quotes employees who see the toxic side of the workplace: “‘Here we house the legions of the walking dead.’ When people join the legions of the walking dead, they begin to live lives of quiet desperation. They tend to experience feelings of meaninglessness, hopelessness, and impotence in their work roles” (p. 20). “’Seventy-five percent of our middle managers have opted for peace and pay.’ Peace and pay means don’t rock the boat, maintain the status quo, keep your head in a shell, come in at eight and leave at five, don’t take any risks” (p. 22). In contrast, research by Spreitzer, et al. (2005) contains the following quotes: “Thriving is about ‘being energized, feeling valued, feeling what you do is valuable. For me thriving is a sense of connectedness. Feeling good about what you do … So thriving is being productive, still being able to learn new things … I think thriving is being open to challenges presented and to learn and grow, and having those opportunities to grow” (p. 538). “…I know thriving as I feel it. It is like going forward. It is not staying in place. It is not stagnant. You are moving forward; not necessarily in job titles or positions, but just being able to move forward thinking and in the activities that you are engaged in and in your mindset, all of those things.” (p. 538). Assignment: You identified your topic in the Week 3: Choose a Research Topic Survey. Prepare and submit a research paper on your chosen topic. Practical ways to create a more civil workplace Instructions Write a 10-20 page paper on an aspect of thriving at work, using at least 5  different peer- reviewed academic journals.  (Links to an external site.) Resources Following is a helpful bibliography. Bono, J.E., Glomb, T.M., Shen, W., Kim, E. and Koch, A.J. (2013). Building positive resources: E?ects of positive events and positive resources on work stress and health. Academy of Management Journal, 56(6), 1601-1627. Britt, T.W., Adler, A.B., and Bartone, P.T.  (2001). Deriving benefits from stressful events: The role of engagement in meaningful work and hardiness. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 6, 53-63. Clifton, D.O., and Harter, J.K. (2003). Strengths investment. In K.S. Cameron, J.E. Dutton, and R.E. Quinn (eds.), Positive organizational scholarship (pp. 111-121). San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler. Danna, K. and Gri?n, R. W. (1999). Health and well-being in the workplace. A review and synthesis of the literature. Journal of Management, 25(3), 357-84. Donnay, D.A.C. and Borgen, F.H. (1999). The incremental validity of vocational self-e?cacy: An examination of interest, self-e?cacy and occupation. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 46, 432-47. Hart, P.M. (1999). Predicting employee satisfaction: A coherent model of personality, work and nonwork experiences, and domain satisfaction. Journal of Applied Psychology, 84, 564-84. Harter, J.K., Schmidt, F.L. and Hayes, T.L. (2002). Business-unit-level relationship between employee satisfaction, employee engagement, and business outcomes: A meta-analysis. Journal of Applied Psychology, 87, 268-79.  Hodges, T.D. and Clifton, D.O. (2004). Strengths-based development in practice. In P.A. Linley & S. Joseph (eds.), Positive psychology in practice (pp. 256-68). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Kataria, A., Garg, P, and Rastogi, R. (2013). Psychological climate and organizational e?ectiveness: Role of work engagement. IUP Journal of Organizational Behavior, 3, 33-46. Koerner, M.M. (2014). Courage as identity work: Accounts of workplace courage. Academy of Management Journal, 57(1), 63-93. Luthans, F. and Jensen, S.M. (2002). Hope: A new positive strength for human resource development. Human Resource Development Review, 3, 304-22. Luthans, F.  and Youssef, C.M. (2004). Investing in people for competitive advantage. Organizational Dynamics, 33, 143-60. Oldham, G.R. and Hackman, J.R. (2010). Not what is and not what it will be: The future of job design research. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 31, 463-79. Pratt, M.G. and Ashforth, B.E. (2003). Fostering meaningfulness in working and at work. In K.S. Cameron, J.E. Dutton, and R.E. Quinn (eds.), Positive organizational scholarship (pp. 309-327). San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler. Spreitzer, G.M., Sutcli?e, K., Dutton, J.E., Sonenshein, S., and Grant, A.M. (2005). A socially embedded model of thriving at work. Organizational Science, 16(5), 537-50., E. Diener, & N. Schwartz (eds.), Well-being: The foundations of hedonic psychology (pp. 393-412). New York: Russell Sage. Warr, P. (1999). Well-being and the workplace. In D. Kahneman, Zhang, X. and Bartol, K.M. (2010). Linking empowering leadership and employee creativity: The influence of psychological empowerment, intrinsic motivation, and creative process engagement. Academy of Management Journal, 53, 107-

What is quality? What is quality assurance, and why is it important in the context of a project?  Compare and contrast 3 of what you consider to be the most appropriate types of quality systems for the project of developing a new software program

Assignment 1 For this assignment, you are to create an assessment to measure how your clinic/department is doing in the area of financial performance. Create a practice assessment with questions that are relevant to assessing your medical practice’s financial management performance.  Since there are so many areas/processes related to financial management, choose one and focus on that for this assignment. An introductory statement explaining the purpose of and how to use the assessment must be included. A minimum of 10 questions must be defined. An explanation of how the assessment results will be used and the frequency of the assessment is to be typed at the bottom of the assessment.  Create the assessment in the Excel template attached. (Download the template.) Save the assessment in Excel format AND in a .pdf format. Submit the assignment as a .pdf file online through Canvas. Open the Assessment Portfolio Project template and complete the Financial Management Assessment tab for this assignment. The link for the Assessment Portfolio Project template ->>  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17mIyPOQwujxc4AHp7rNzmy7pyAuFNymYz6_kNXBB1Fs/edit?usp=sharing  Or the attachment in the description Instructions: Replace the “red” text with your information. Add more lines as needed. Refer to the financial management articles and research other articles online.  Then, form your questions based on what you (as clinic manager) would need to ask in order to assess your office to determine if your office’s financial performance is considered healthy. You must create an assessment that can be used to identify areas that are deficient for the purpose of initiating corrective actions. This assignment is to CREATE this form only.  It is NOT to perform an actual assessment. Remember, you are building an assessment portfolio. This is the first step. you will use the assessments you created to perform a practice evaluation. Once you understand these instructions, click on this box and delete it before saving your file. Don’t forget to save the file in Excel AND in a .pdf format. The .pdf file will be used to submit your assignment.  The Excel file will be used to make revisions and for your next class. Assignment 2 Read the Case Study below and prepare a short presentation in Microsoft  Powerpoint.   Follow the instructions in the attached article when you prepare your presentation. Your grade will be based on following these tips. Submit your presentation online through Canvas. Instruction Article:  10 Tips for Creating a Winning Business Plan in  10 Tips for Creating a Winning Business Plan in PowerPoint.pdf Case Study:  The monthly financial report was presented at last evening’s board meeting. The results were very good. It looks like this year will be the best year ever and there were some questions about what could be done to continue to grow the practice. Since you have a relationship with Bill Emory at the bank, the board members asked you to get together with Bill, Joe Smith, and a CPA to look into getting a bone densitometer for the practice. Your initial meeting was positive and you agreed that there would be a presentation and recommendation at the next board meeting to proceed with plans to offer this new ancillary service in the current office.  What would you present?