Category: Applied Sciences

 

Chapter 7 aims to present, analyze, and discuss emerging ICT tools and technologies presenting the potential to enhance policy making. Visualization tool are discussed in Chapter 7. 

Visualization tools help users better understand data and provide a more meaningful view in context, especially by presenting data in a graphical form.

1) Produce a definition of data visualization. Explain how it caters to the perceptual abilities of humans. 

2) Describe three challenges data visualization researchers face when trying to use visualization tools to reinforce the policy-making process. Suggest solutions to conquer these three challenges.

 

Competency

Examine various roles in change management.

Instructions

Organizational change initiatives are a team effort. It is the job of the leadership team to ensure that transition is a success. To do so, the right leaders must be put in place, and each must hold a thorough understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

Examine the , then analyze the following:

• What are the challenges facing Delta Pacific?
• What change initiative would be most effective to implement within this organization? (Use the Rasmussen Resource Library if you need assistance with identifying change models.)
• What type of change leaders need to be put in place? (Ex.: Change Lead, Change Managers, Change Analyst, etc.)
• What departments, areas, and stakeholders will each leader be responsible for?
• Where will each change leader be most effective?
• What roles will each change leader need to play at their level of influence?

Leadership Structure Plan

Utilizing the above information, create a Leadership Structure Plan that includes the following:

• At least three change leader positions to be put in place for the change initiative.
• Description of each change leader’s roles and responsibilities.
• Account of departments they will lead.
• A short description of how each position will effectively aid in the success of the initiative.

Note: When creating your plan, think in terms of a job description and job analysis, and the detail used to specifically identify the roles and responsibilities of each particular job assignment.  While this particular project does not have a page requirement, keep in mind that a thorough plan should be no less than 3 pages in length.

The paper should include an APA formatted cover page and reference page.

 

Competency

Evaluate different change management models.

Instructions

Gaining an understanding of the various models of leadership theory is critical in order to understand what skills and abilities are needed to influence the desired change in an organization.

Research at least two organizations that have had similar issues and successes during a change management process.

For this assignment, write a 2-3 page analysis of the problems and the change models that were implemented to address each organization’s problems.

Next, you will compare and contrast the change models used.

Assignment Requirements are as follows:

1. Provide an overview of the issues that each organization faced.
2. Include an example of at least three similarities and three differences between each change model.
3. The paper should include an APA formatted cover page and reference page.
4. The paper should include at least two peer-reviewed sources, such as journal articles from the Rasmussen Library.

 Additional Information for Assignment 

Introduction

In this 5 9-sentence paragraph, introduce the two organizations by name and industry. If they are well-known (Delta or Google or Sears or Kodak) introduce them briefly but it is alright to assume that readers are familiar with orgs this large and/or established. More introduction is needed if the organization is smaller or not well-known — be sure to describe the product or service they provide. Briefly state the issue each faced that required change leadership. Perhaps a merger/acquisition, perhaps a technological development, or sudden departure of a long time CEO or President.

Compare and Contrast: Organizations and Situations

In this section, clearly state three ways the organizations and the issues faced were similar. Then state three examples of how they were different. A detailed description of the organizations and their situations should require three to four paragraphs.

Compare and Contrast: The Models

Then, state assertively the change model you think was used in each case. Be clear about how each model is different and how they are the same. You might use a table or graphic for this:

ADKAR

Lewins Three Phase Model

Kotters 8 Steps

Details about a similarity

Details about a similarity

Details about a similarity

Details about a similarity

Details about a similarity

Details about a difference

Details about a difference

Details about a difference

Details about a difference

 

Be sure to address the contrast and comparison to the situations faced as well as to the models themselves. This is your chance to demonstrate an understanding of the models in theory and in practice.

Search terms in the library: failed corporate change, successful corporate change, corporate bankruptcy, business reinvention, failed M & A, successful M & A

 

Competencies

• Assess the causes and consequences of historical events on the U.S. healthcare system.
• Evaluate the current financing and reimbursement models within the U.S. healthcare delivery system.
• Analyze the challenges of economic and noneconomic barriers to improving quality, reducing costs, and increasing access to healthcare.
• Assess the roles and impacts of various stakeholders within U.S. healthcare systems.
• Appraise the efficiency of primary, secondary, and tertiary care in the U.S. healthcare delivery system.
• Compare and contrast the major characteristics of the U.S. healthcare delivery system with the systems of other developed countries.

Scenario

After working in the healthcare industry for many years as an expert consultant, you have decided to make the leap and open your own healthcare consulting firm. Based on your reputation and the recommendations of others, you have landed a major first clientThe White House! Your company has been hired to conduct research and develop a solution to healthcare reform by creating a model of what healthcare delivery should resemble in the United States. You have also been appointed as a top advisor to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions U.S. Senate Committee and must present the model over a three day summit.

Instructions

Create a healthcare delivery model for the U.S. healthcare system. When creating the model, ask yourself these questions: What is included? How does it look? Who does it serve? How is it financed? Is it sustainable?

Include the following in your project:

• A memo that explains the proposed model and what it hopes to achieve, including information on the changing dynamics of healthcare reimbursement and the associated funding sources.
• In a report outlining the model, you should include:
  • An executive summary
  • The model itself (i.e., what’s included in the model, who the model serves, description of how the model will be financed and sustained)
  • Timeline of major events in healthcare that have transpired over the past 10 years that have impacted this new model
  • A list of the current financing and reimbursement models within the U.S. healthcare delivery system and a statement of how each will change or remain the same under this new model
  • A synopsis of the major challenges of economic and noneconomic barriers to improving quality, reducing costs, and increasing access to healthcare
  • A list and description of stakeholders within U.S. healthcare system under this new model
  • A SWOT analysis of the current U.S. healthcare system
  • A trends forecast outlining the possible changes in healthcare that may affect the model over the next 5 years
• A voiceover PowerPoint presentation to the Senate committee to layout/describe the model in detail

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Competency

Compare and contrast the major characteristics of the U. S. healthcare delivery system with the systems of other developed countries.

Scenario

You are the new Director of the International Relations Division of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and have been tasked with researching and creating a draft healthcare delivery model for the U.S. As you work with your team, you discover that other developed nations have very interesting components that make up their healthcare systems. Before you complete a proposed U.S. healthcare delivery model that can be viewed as sustainable and crafted strictly for the U.S. given the healthcare climate and rules and government, you thought you should first compose an ideal healthcare delivery system composed of the best components from the world’s developed nations, including the United States.

The United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Global Affairs is the diplomatic voice of the Department of Health and Human Services that fosters critical global relationships, coordinate international engagement across HHS and the U.S. government, and provide leadership and expertise in global health diplomacy and policy to contribute to a safer, healthier world ()

Instructions

Create a proposed healthcare delivery model based on a combination of developed nations’ health systems (including the U.S.) using the best parts of each: Outcomes, costs, and processes. The proposed model should include a full report that has the following elements:

• A detailed definition of healthcare in the U.S. under this proposed model.
• A SWOT analysis per country (minimum of 5 countries) from around the world. One country from each quadrant of the world is required (north, south, east, and west) and one country must be the U.S.
• Each country should have a minimum of two strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats regarding their national healthcare systems’ outcomes, costs, and processes.
  • For example, Country 1: two strengths on the outcomes, two weaknesses on the outcomes, two opportunities on the outcomes, two threats on the outcomes. Two strengths on the costs, two weaknesses on the costs, two opportunities on the costs, two threats on the costs. Two strengths on the processes, two weaknesses on the processes, two opportunities on the processes, two threats on the processes.
• A comparison chart of the costs of healthcare in the U.S. with the costs of healthcare in other developed nations.
• A comparison chart of the U.S. health outcomes to the health outcomes of the other developed nations.
• Recommend strategies you believe would be best to use in a healthcare delivery model for the U.S. only using the best parts of models from other developed nations.

The report should include two pages for each country, as well as a cover page and reference page.

Resources

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Various healthcare delivery models:

Topic 1: National, organizational, and professional cultures must all be considered in a flight operations environment. Discuss how these types of culture can impact the effectiveness of CRM and experience you have had working with different cultures that you could compare with Hofstedes research on cultural differences.

Stress and fatigue are present in most occupations in the aviation industry. Often, this contributes to disorientation and illusions in flight. Much effort has targeted remediation and prevention measures, however, most have been less than fully successful. Develop a position that explains the principal factors impeding the full realization of anti-fatigue programs and related approaches to minimize spatial disorientation in the aviation industry. Conclude with what you believe is necessary to achieve greater success with these efforts.    

Present this as a brief. Your brief should be approximately 800 words in length and should be written in APA format.

Moving through multiple time zones during a duty period is a regular occurrence for many airline, business aviation, and military flight crewmembers. Present your view on whether it is better to resynchronize on a natural schedule or use technology like chronobiological light therapy to adjust quickly to local time. Explain your rationale and provide at least one scholarly source to support your position. Post your explanation (using APA format where applicable).

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Independent Film Review & Presentation (125 points) 

Each student is required to pick a movie that highlights a historical or current social justice issue/movement and turn in a 1-2 page review of the film and submit a power point slide presentation (max 10 slides). Along with your presentation, provide a prompt that students can respond to. 

*Please note that only one student will be allowed to report on any given film, so each student MUST have their film choice approved in advance. 

An ideal film is one that is likely to be both enjoyable and provide valuable insights into various social justice issues and movements. 

Essays & Powerpoint presentations are to be posted in the corresponding assignment links by the due date. 

Item 1: Film Review Essay (written in APA) 75 points 

Be sure to construct your essay to have the following sections and answer each prompt appropriately: 

Topic Summary 

Give a summary of what the film is about as it relates to social justice and health (Avoid being vague I learned a lot about social justice be specific) 

Topic Discussion: 

Relevance of the film to your field. Provide insights about social justice and advocacy considering the topics and focus of the film 

Recommendations for my field 

Provide recommendations for your field (ex: how your profession can work to eliminate such injustices; theory to practice). What intervention opportunities you would use to bring awareness of this (education, media, songs, action/advocacy etc.) 

Conclusion: 1-2 paragraph(s) concluding the topic and writeup 

Item 2: Film Review Presentation 35 points 

Create a powerpoint presentation corresponding with your write-up report and include a discussion prompt viewers can respond to. Submit to corresponding Discussion Board Thread 

Read and respond to one students presentation AND their discussion prompt. Your presentation was cool or good will not count. Your response should add/facilitate the topic.