This first one requires a written Response to the post while using a reference and adding a question:”Job Analysis and Work / Life Balance” Please respond to the following:
From the e-Activity, examine two (2) methods of job analysis described in the video. Then, determine the purpose and the expected outcome for each method. Justify your response.
Response: Observation and Interview.Observation Method: A job analyst observes an employee and records all his performed and non-performed task, fulfilled and un-fulfilled responsibilities and duties, methods, ways and skills used by him or her to perform various duties and his or her mental or emotional ability to handle challenges and risks. It is due to the fact that every person has his own way of observing things. Different people think different and interpret the findings in different ways. Therefore, the process may involve personal biases or likes and dislikes and may not produce genuine results. This error can be avoided by proper training of job analyst or whoever will be conducting the job analysis process.The observation method encompasses three unique techniques—direct observation, work methods analysis and critical incident technique. Direct observation includes the observation and recording of behavior of an employee in different situations. Work methods analysis involves the study of time and motion and is specially used for assembly-line or factory workers. Finally, the critical incident technique is used to identify work behaviors that result in performance.Interview Method: In this method, an employee is interviewed so that he or she comes up with their own working styles, problems faced by them, use of particular skills and techniques while performing their job and insecurities and fears about their careers.This method helps interviewer know what exactly an employee thinks about his or her own job and responsibilities involved in it. It involves analysis of the job by the employee. In order to generate honest and true feedback or collect genuine data, questions asked during the interview should be carefully decided. And to avoid errors, it is always good to interview more than one individual to get a pool of responses. Then it can be generalized and used for the whole group.
*From the scenario, propose two (2) work / life balance programs that will support these professionals, and determine how you would ascertain the needs of the workplace.
Response: Flexible work arrangements and Fitness and healthy livingWork/life balance is a self-defined, self-determined state of well-being that a person can attain or can be a goal that will allow an individual to effectively manage the responsibilities at work, home, and in their community. Work/life balance supports an individual’s physical, emotional, family and community health. Work/life balance is shown to reduce time from work, increase productivity, improve morale and work relationships, decrease stress, attracts new employees, and help retain current employees.Flexible work arrangements can be helpful to both the organization and to the employee. From the employee’s point of view, flexible work may allow more freedom to organize their work to fit in with other parts of their life. For the organization, allowing this flexibility is a “win-win” for companies. Allowing employees to work from home can even allow for the reduction of office space, thus providing flexibility for the employee and cost reduction for space. Finally, it is much easier to retain happy staff members which will reduce the cost of recruitment and training. Organizations can encourage fitness and healthy living by offering workshops, you can put a commitment to healthy living into action by:
Offering fitness facilities, fitness membership assistance or having a fitness instructor come to your workplace
Hosting on-site flu immunization or blood donor clinics
Encouraging employees to walk, cycle or run during lunch hours
Enforcing a smoke-free work environment
Offering smoking cessation programs or incentives
Offering secure bicycle parking
Serving healthy alternatives when catering meetings or workshops
Ensuring good workplace ergonomics
These are just a few ways to help employees remain healthy and the ability to meet the job requirements of the organization by removing the need to be away from work due to illnesses. References: Noe, R., Hollenbeck, J., Gerhart, B., Wright, P. (01/2013). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 5th Edition. Retrieved from https://strayer.vitalsource.com/#/books/1259590879/ Bareham, S. (n.d.). HR Management: Job Descriptions & Job Analysis. Retrieved from youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51xgYK9PTKY “Selection Process” Please respond to the following:Go to the About.com website to read the article titled “The Right People in the Wrong Jobs.” Be prepared to discuss.From the e-Activity, determine two (2) disadvantages resulting from placing the right people into the wrong job. Next, provide two (2) HRM selection decisions that an organization can use to mitigate this issue. Justify your response.Determine the top-two (2) aspects of the selection process that you would focus on when selecting candidates for positions in an organization where you work or another company where you are familiar, and explain your rationale.”Performance Management” Please respond to the following:Go to TLNT’s website to read the article titled “The Top 50 Problems with Performance Appraisals.” Be prepared to discuss* From the scenario, propose two (2) approaches that a company can use to leverage a 360-degree performance appraisal system to evaluate individual performance. Support your answer with examples.From the e-Activity and the text, determine two (2) examples of possible repercussions of not providing employees with performance feedback in a timely manner. Justify your response.Now, please respond to the following discussion “I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so sure”: “Making decisions” https://www.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/956951/uiconf_id/24290031/entry_id/1_bps5i5h1/embed/iframe?&flashvars[streamerType]=auto(4 min 4 s). Next, provide an example of how your personality and values have influenced your actions and / or decisions in your current or past organization. Be specific as to the particular action or decision that your personality and values influenced. Next, construct your own decision-making maxim, and explain the significant way(s) that your personality and values align to said maxim. Consider in your maxim the integration of ethical decision making criterion and integration of diversity receptors.”Moved to Action”:https://www.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/956951/uiconf_id/24290031/entry_id/1_8clbm8ms/embed/iframe?&flashvars[streamerType]=autoCompare and contrast the significant similarities and differences among the theories of goal setting, self-efficacy, and reinforcement. Specify the theory that you believe most closely aligns with your current or future approach to motivating employees. Support your response with at least one (1) example that demonstrates your approach to employee motivation.
Day: April 27, 2018
1. Write a one paragraph abstract introducing your policy topic
2. Present 3 graphics illustrating 3 different data messages relevant to your policy topic
3. The 3 data messages must include 2 graphs and 1 map, appropriately titled
4. Each graph and map must be original, created by you
5. For each graph or map, answer the following questions:
a. What does the graphic tell you? Interpret the full meaning of the graph or map. Be thorough and specific. Drill down to all aspects of the graphic.
b. Why are these data significant?
c. What is the health-related context surrounding this issue?
d. Based on the data you have described, what are your public policy recommendations?
e. References
6. Describe what you learned from completing this assignment.
Please chose carbon monoxide for the policy topic. Please try to use recent date and use recent references no later then 2010. But please try to use the recent data and references as possible.only use internet sources as well so I can see attach links from where you got the data and information from. The graph and map has to be original. U can use us map maker and type in graph maker on google
Here is an EXAMPLE of how this coursework should be done https://sakai.luc.edu/access/content/attachment/HSM_340_01W_2250_1166/Announcements/c0ad771d-ba5a-4367-9448-1572d978f91c/Jordan%20Wirtz%20Spring%202016.docx
Imagine you have inherited a restaurant. The restaurant has been out of operation for a bit so this is a blank slate for you to start a new career as a restaurateur and to open a new restaurant. Imagine that you own a upscale restaurant. Write a six to eight (6) page paper in which you: Create a statement describing the value your restaurant will bring your upscale clientele. Determine the pricing strategy that will benefit your restaurant the most. Explain why you chose this strategy. Choose a value communication strategy that you will use to attract potential customers and keep customers coming back. You are contemplating adding a daily special that is unique from the regular menu. Decide and then justify your answer to whether it makes more sense to go upscale and offer a higher priced item than is on your current menu, the same price that aligns to the other menu items, or a lower- priced item compared to your current menu.
1.
What does ΔG of a metabolic reaction measure?
the net change in free energy during a reaction
the amount of heat energy gained or lost in a reaction
the amount of matter transferred in a reaction
the change in activation energy required in a reaction due to enzyme activity
the activation energy of a reaction
2.
Which of the following does a catalyst change during a chemical reaction?
the free energy of the products
heat
entropy
activation energy
the free energy of the reactants
3.
ATP is not the only molecule that can drive reactions. When ATP is depleted during exercise, muscle cells use phosphocreatine to drive the regeneration of ATP.
Consider the following half reactions:
1. ATP + H2O → ADP + Pi
ΔG = –7.3 kcal/mol
2. Phosphocreatine + H2O → creatine + Pi
ΔG = –10.3 kcal/mol
From these two reactions, calculate the Gibbs free energy of the following coupled reaction, catalyzed by creatine kinase:
Phosphocreatine + ADP → ATP + creatine
ΔG = ?
Which is the correct net Gibbs free energy of the reaction?
ΔG = –3 kcal/mol
ΔG = –17.6 kcal/mol
ΔG = 0 kcal/mol
ΔG = +3 kcal/mol
ΔG = +17.6 kcal/mol
4.
Which source of energy does active transport use?
the regeneration of ATP bound to an active transport pump
the hydrolysis of ATP bound to an active transport pump
the hydrolysis of GTP bound to the active transport pump
the transport of ATP bound to an active transport pump
the transport of GTP bound to an active transport pump
5.
Which is an anabolic process?
protein synthesis
glycolysis
ATP hydrolysis
protein degradation
active transport
6.
The sodium-potassium pump is an active transport pump that uses energy to pump potassium into cells and sodium out of cells. Why is ATP energy required?
to change the shape of the ions
to transfer glucose in the same direction as Na+ ions
to pump the Na+ and K+ ions along their diffusion gradient
to pump the Na+ and K+ ions against their diffusion gradient
for the membrane to change shape
7.
Which definition best describes a cell’s metabolism?
the chemical reactions that break down glucose for energy
the use of ATP as an energy carrier
the energy level that must be overcome for a chemical reaction to move forward
the burning of fat molecules for energy
the sum of all the chemical reactions occurring in an organism
8.
Which reaction can provide the energy needed to run an endergonic reaction?
protein synthesis
photosynthesis
ATP hydrolysis
enzyme catalysis
All answers are correct.
9.
Which process(es) can directly amplify signals in a transduction pathway?
activating adenylyl cyclase
activating kinases
activating phosphatases
activating phospholipase C
All answers are correct.
10.
What happens when protein kinase A (PKA) phosphorylates phosphorylase kinase in the epinephrine signal transduction pathway?
Phosphorylase kinase becomes deactivated, and glucose production is suppressed.
Phosphorylase kinase becomes activated, and glucose production is suppressed.
Phosphorylase kinase becomes deactivated, and glucose production is enhanced.
Phosphorylase kinase becomes activated, and glucose production is enhanced.
None of the answers are correct.
11.
Which is a catabolic process?
glycolysis
ATP synthesis
ion transport
photosynthesis
translation of mRNA into protein
12.
Which reaction does a kinase catalyze in a signal transduction pathway?
binding of a signal molecule to a receptor
production of cAMP
phosphorylation of a TARGET protein
All answers are correct.
None of the answers are correct
Analyzing inventory reductions at Supervalue
On January 12, 2010, Supervalu, Inc., announced it was planning to reduce the number of different items it carries in its inventory by as much as 25 percent. Supervalu is one of the largest grocery store companies in the United States. It operates more than 2,400 stores under 14 different brand names, including Albertsons, Farm Fresh, Jewel-Osco, and Save-A-Lot. The company also has a segment that provides third-party supply-chain services. The planned reduction in inventory items was going to be accomplished more by reducing the number of different package sizes than by reducing entire product brands. The new approach was also intended to allow the company to get better prices from its vendors and to put more emphasis on its own store brands.
Required
a. Identify some costs savings Supervalu might realize by reducing the number of items it carries in inventory by 25 percent. Be as specific as possible and use your imagination.
b. Consider the additional information presented below, which is hypothetical. All dollar amounts are in thousands; unit amounts are not.
Assume that Supervalu decides to eliminate one product line, Sugar-Bits, for one of its segments that currently produces three products. As a result, the following are expected to occur:
(1) The number of units sold for the segment is expected to drop by only 40,000 because of the elimination of Sugar-Bits, since most customers are expected to purchase a
Fiber-Treats or Carbo-Crunch product instead. The shift of sales from Sugar-Bits to Fiber-Treats and Carbo-Crunch is expected to be evenly split.
In other words, the sales of Fiber-Treats and Carbo-Crunch will each increase by 100,000 units.
(2) Rent is paid for the entire production facility, and the space used by Sugar-Bits cannot be sublet.
(3) Utilities costs are expected to be reduced by $24,000.
(4) T he supervisors for Sugar-Bits were all terminated. No new supervisor will be hired for Fiber-Treats or Carbo-Crunch.
(5) Half of the equipment being used to produce Sugar-Bits is also used to produce the other two products, and its depreciation must be absorbed by those products.
The company believes that as a result of eliminating Sugar-Bits it can eliminate equipment that has a remaining useful life of five years,
and a projected salvage value of $20,000. Its current market value is $35,000.
(6) Facility-level costs will continue to be allocated between the product lines based on the number of units produced.
2. How do managers go about making segment or product line elimination decisions?
Product-line Earnings Statements (Dollar amounts are in thousands)
Annual Costs of Operating Fiber TreatsCarbo treatsSugar BitsTotal
Sales in units480,000480,000240,0001,200,000
Sales in dolllars$480,000$480,000$240,000$1,200,000
Units level costs:
Cost of production48,00048,00026,400122,400
Sales Comissions6,0006,0002,40014,400
Shipping and Handling10,8009,6004,80025,200
Miscellaneous3,6002,4002,4008,400
Total-Unit level costs68,40066,00036,000170,400
Product Level costs:
Supervisors salaries4,8003,6001,2009600
Facility Level costs:
Rent48,00048,00024,000120,000
Utilities60,00060,00030,000150,000
Depreciation on equip.192,000192,00096,000480,000
Allcated Co. wide exp.12,00012,0006,00030,000
Total Facility level costs312,000312,000156,000780,000
Total Production costs385,200381,600193,200$960,000
Profit on products94,80098,40046,800$240,000
Prepare revised product-line earnings statements based on the elimination of Sugar-Bits. It will be necessary to calculate some per-unit data to accomplish this.
1. (Analyzing inventory reductions at Supervalu) In a narrative format, answer all question presented in the case. Mention some ways other than cost cutting that will improve company operations.
b. Prepare revised product-line earnings statements based on the elimination of Sugar-Bits. It will be necessary to calculate some per-unit data to accomplish this.
2. How do managers go about making segment product line elimination decisions?
What is a job order cost system? Describe a situation in which you would use job order cost information. What type of information is useful in making your decision? In your initial response, please do not use citations to convey your understanding. Based on your reading, please communicate your own understanding of the requirements.
Discuss the principal objections to the use of the cash payback method for evaluating capital investment proposals. In your initial response, please do not use citations to convey your understanding. Based on your reading, please communicate your own understanding of the requirements.
1. Complete the information requested in parts (a) and (b) of the Self-Study Review Problem on pg 463.
a. Compute the net present value of each project. Which project should Advo adopt based on the net present value approach?
b. Use the incremental revenue summation method to compute the payback period for each project. Which project should Advo adopt based on the payback approach?
a) What is meant by the expression, time value of money?
b) Why should all capital investment proposals include time value of money (present value) calculations of future cash flows that are to be received from the alternative investments?
2. Some nonfinancial factors included in capital investment decisions are more important now than they were 20-25 years ago. Give some examples of the types of nonfinancial factors that managers would consider more important in today’s capital investment decisions than they were in the past.
3 .What level of management would be involved in making capital investment decisions? Why? Why are these decisions more critical than day-to-day decisions made by individuals and companies?
follow paper which is uploaded my major chimerical enginnering 500-word minimumIntroduction (one paragraph) Introduction (one paragraph) In the introduction, state the purpose of your essay. You may want to begin by explaining your particular career interest. The introduction should be a summary that answers the question: How do your current interests, knowledge and skills fit with becoming a ____________[insert career of interest]? Major Choice (two to three paragraphs) Consider and answer the following questions as part of your essay. Be sure to include information from, and references to, your career research that supports and justifies your major choice. How do your interests, skills and motivations mesh with your major of choice? Which careers have you considered and why? How have you narrowed your career choices and decided on a major? What interests you most about your chosen field? What other experiences (work, educational, personal, leadership-oriented, etc.) ar
(2200 words needed)
B&M was formed in 1978 and they are variety retailers in the UK. B&M operate 450 stores across UK and employs 20,000 workers (http://www.bandmretail.com/).
You should outline the essential components for ‘effective business operations management’ for B&M stores (B&M) in the UK. Use a soft systems methodology to evaluate the issues B&M might face if they decide to introduce facilities to enable their customers to order goods online and have them delivered to the door. Support your discussion with appropriate business operations models (i.e. operation strategy performance (priorities) model, customer value, the service gap model, four v’s profile etc.).
TIPS:
1. You should start with what B&M are doing well compare to the sector (why customers turn up to the stores).
2. Research the problems they may face going online (the change) using Soft Systems Methodology (critical analysis
of need/problem to be solved).
3. Support your discussions with appropriate operations models (quality/depth).
You should compare and contrast different models used by the sector in which B&M operates and recommend appropriate solutions for online shopping, make easier for customers to select and buy their products with fully integrated mobile applications (issues to consider centralised/ decentralised inventory and delivery chain, customer value chain, cost implications, sustainability etc.).With reference to the parcel conundrum (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18709348)recommend how B&M should respond to this conundrum (keeping in mind the possible technological and environmental (CO2) impact).
TIPS:
4. Your academic enquiry should lead to synthesis of important issues around the problem and solution.
5. Critical analysis and evaluation of customer’s digital experience.
6. Innovative ways to serve their customers better.
7. Consider the services which are unique and benefits to B&M.
8. Consider customer value for shopping online.
9. Comparison of different solution with costing and choose one solution to take forward with reasoning.
Assignment 3: Development of an assessment-infused unit of work
This task requires you to take an existing teaching unit from your context and to infuse it with the principles and practices of assessment for learning as discussed throughout the course and related readings. The unit should include:
� A statement of rationale, purpose, and focus
� Details of student learning activities
� Details of assessment activities
� Details of resources to be used
� Reflection and Concluding statement of 1800 words explaining how the unit embodies AfL principles and demonstrates your understanding of key concepts and issues (cite a range of literature) explicitly raised during the course and in your follow up readings.
Alternatively, if you have an innovative assessment practice (original) and you have used it in your class, you can write a paper (3,500 words) to describe it. You need to provide a strong theoretical rationale and discuss its practical applications in improving student learning. You need to provide an empirical evidence to support your claim.
Other alternative assignments may be negotiated.
As I am not a teacher (I was working as an educational officer in Thai police department. I was negotiated course coordinator to write a paper about � using feedback ,peer assessment to enhance the teacher or student to using learning technologies�
So he allowed me to develop a particular unit of work (topic of I have choice ) with AfL components embedded.
Course Text: Read 1-9
Title: Building Teachers: A Constructivist Approach to Introducing Education
Edition: 2nd (2014)
Author: Martin, Loomis
Publisher: Cengage
Book ISBN: 978-1133943013
Create your own lesson plan. In order to do this you need to be familiar with useful online resources. Search the internet to find various lesson plans. You can use the following websites or choose one of your own:
? Scholastic?
? The Lesson Plans Page?
? Discovery Education?
? Lesson Plan?
Asking the correct questions before writing the actual lesson plan is very important. This video will demonstrate the importance of asking questions about your objectives or goals, the student?s or audience and assessing each objective. Review this U.S. Department of Education site about effective lesson planning: https://lincs.ed.gov/programs/teal/guide/lessonplanning
Once you have explored the different websites, you will create one lesson plan. Choose your grade level, subject area, and create one lesson. Incorporate the ideas you have learned about differentiated instruction so far in the course.
You can create your own lesson plan template, use the schools Lesson Plan template , or use one you find on the Internet. Your lesson plan will include the following:
? Your name, class grade level( 5th Grade), and subject area ( ELA)
? Lesson topic
? Instructional goals for the lesson
? Applicable standards ( NYS Common Core)
? Guiding questions or essential question
? Resources and materials used
? Opening Activity
? Methods for Instruction
? Review
? Assessment
This Assignment addresses the following unit learning outcome:
? Plan lessons that include technology-based instructional methods.
