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.

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 wouldor shouldinfluence your practice as a social worker. Please use the resources to support your answer.

After viewing the six-minute video on the self-fulfilling prophecy research (sometimes referred to as “the Pygmalion effect”) of Rosenthal and Jacobson, do the following: 

1. Review pages 58-61 of your textbook, beginning at the bottom of page 58 (Making Our Schemas Come True: The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy).

2. Summarize the self-fulfilling prophecy in one clear, concise paragraph.

3. According to the text (middle of page 60), “teachers are only human, and they may acquire faulty expectations about their students based on the students gender, race, social class, or family history.” Demonstrate your understanding of this statement and the self-fulfilling prophecy by recounting two real-world experiences you have had where, from your perspective, teachers or others have had faulty expectations about you based on gender, race, social class, or family history. What were their expectations? How did those expectations impact the way they interacted with you? In turn, how did the way they treated you impact your reaction toward them such that the self-fulfilling prophecy came about?  Remember, if your response to them DID NOT confirm their expectation then this is NOT an example of the self-fulfilling prophecy.  I strongly prefer you write about real-world experiences, but if you are unable to think of any then demonstrate your understanding of the self-fulfilling prophecy by sketching out two fictitious scenarios wherein teachers or others may have faulty expectations of others based on gender, race, social class, or family history and how that contributed to the self-fulfilling prophecy.

UNIT 2 IP  

Topic: Aging Process

Deliverable Length:  2-3 pages excluding cover page, abstract page, and reference page

The term quality is subjective. What one person expects may not be expected by another. Your perceptions of quality are oftentimes based on your upbringing, cultural differences, experiences, and even your surroundings. Elaborate on the concept of quality in health care, and discuss the following:

• What does quality mean, and who defines the provisions thereof?
• How does quality correlate with the value of an aging individual?
• How can an individual maintain the highest level of quality of life while aging?
• How can a leader in health care demonstrate the understanding of quality within the policies and procedures that drive the organization?

 UNIT 1IP 

Topic: Health Care Management Practices

Deliverable Length:   5-7 pages excluding cover page, abstract page, and reference page

The most effective impact of investment in health care will come from effective management and policy. From this position, discuss the following:

• Discuss the evolution of the U.S. health care system and how both the development of policy and the     management requirements have been influenced by traditions and values.
• Discuss the influence of the changing needs of the labor force due to increased technology, the aging of     America, and various economic factors (including aging workforce, cost of turnover, cost of education and training, and so forth) with a focus on health care administration.
• Discuss the 3 approaches to management and policy (systems, critical, and public interest) as they     relate to the management perspective in health care.

I need 300 words for each assignment with each individual reference. No plagiarisms please.

DISCUSSIION 1

Assignment Details

Review the Terminal Course Objectives, accessed by clicking on the Course Information” tab at the top of your screen, scrolling down to the “Course Objectives,” and then selecting “View class objectives.” Answer the following:

• How will accomplishing these objectives support your success in management?
• What risks or challenges might a health care manager encounter if he or she has not mastered these objectives?
• Incorporate perspectives based on readings regarding the challenges of the health care system. Explain.

DISCUSSIION 2

Assignment Details

Explain your proposed approach for conducting the research that is necessary to develop quality deliverables, and explain how the information gleaned will support your career development in health care management.

Please review the approaches proposed by other students, providing objective feedback on opportunities for improvement.

DISCUSSIION 3

Assignment Details

Reflecting on the focus and content of this course, what is an important challenge facing management of health care organizations today, and how would you go about addressing it? Explain.

DISCUSSIION 4

Assignment Details

Collaboration leverages the collective knowledge of a health care team. Peer evaluation and support, provided in the spirit of continuous improvement and organizational success, result in higher quality deliverables than generally possible by the efforts of an individual.

• Describe the process that you plan to use to conduct research, identify findings, and develop the Comprehensive Project that is due in Unit 5.
  • Present a brief outline indicating how you intend to organize the project deliverable.
• Review the processes and outlines of other students, providing objective feedback that will help strengthen the effectiveness of their efforts and the quality of the finished product.

DISCUSSIION 5

Assignment Details

• What competencies were you able to develop in researching and writing the Comprehensive Project that is due in Unit 5?
• How did you leverage feedback from your peers in the Discussion Boards for Units 14 in completing the project?
• How will these competencies and knowledge support your career advancement in management?

I need each response to be in 300 words. Each with its individual references. No plagiarism  

DISCUSSIION 1

Assignment Details

In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words).

Answer the following:

• How will accomplishing these objectives support your success in health care management?
• What risks or challenges might a health care manager encounter if he or she has not mastered these objectives? Explain.

DISCUSSIION 2

In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words) 

Assignment Details

Discuss the following:

• Explain your proposed approach for conducting the research necessary to develop quality deliverables, and explain how the information gleaned will support your career development in health care management.
• Please review the approaches proposed by other students, providing objective feedback on opportunities for improvement.

DISCUSSIION 3

In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words) 

Assignment Details

Discuss the following:

• Reflecting on the focus and content of this course, what is an important challenge facing management of health care organizations today, and how would you go about addressing it? Explain.

DISCUSSIION 4

In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words) 

Assignment Details

Collaboration leverages the collective knowledge of a health care team. Peer evaluation and support, provided in the spirit of continuous improvement and organizational success, result in higher quality deliverables than generally possible by the efforts of an individual. Discuss the following:

• Please describe the process you plan to use to conduct research, identify findings, and develop the Comprehensive Project due in Unit 5, and present a brief outline indicating how you intend to organize the project deliverable.
• Please review the processes and outlines of other students, providing objective feedback that will help strengthen the effectiveness of their efforts and the quality of the finished product.

DISCUSSIION 5

In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words) 

Assignment Details

Discuss the following:

• What competencies were you able to develop in researching and writing the Comprehensive Project due in Unit 5?
• How did you leverage feedback from your peers in the Discussion Board for Units 14 in completing the Project?
• How will these competencies and knowledge support your career advancement in management?

 Since the 1980s, union membership has experienced a downward trend in enrollment. Based upon what you learned this week, what are some of the variables that contribute to this downward trend? What recommendations would you make to a union to correct this trend? What are the disadvantages and advantages to becoming a union shop? What are the successful unions doing to grow and maintain union enrollments?

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• 3-4 pages in length, not including cover and reference pages.

 

In 250-500 words, using the resources in the Topic Materials, please address the following questions using the attached GCU Style template.

1. Based on the objectives and resources from this week, what do you feel is the main idea you learned about personal finance and financial literacy?
2. In what ways will the tips you read in the topic articles guide your decisions in the coming months?
3. What areas do you feel you need to grow?
4. Taking into account your program of study and potential salary/pay, what impact will that have on your financial security?

Be sure to use the attached GCU Style template to complete the assignment.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the for assistance.

 

 

Reflective Journal 1: My Views on Mass Media

Due Week 3 and worth 90 points

Write a 3/4 to 1-page journal entry (approximately 250 words) in which you:

1. Describe one or two (1-2) experiences with mass media (movies or television) that affected you positively or negatively, explaining when, how, and why.
2. Complete the page/word amount requirement. 
3. Write with clarity, following mechanics and formatting requirements.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a source page and cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the source page are not included in the required assignment page length.

 

Learning Resources

Note: To access this weeks required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.

Required Readings

Discussion: Stakeholders in Health Care Policy

There are many stakeholders involved in health care policy issues, and they represent a wide variety of interests and perspectives. The health care industry employs many people. Though all stakeholders may share the goal of optimum individual and societal health and well-being, it is important to note that stakeholders financial interests may influence decision making.

For this Discussion, review this weeks resources. Consider the impact of health care policys evolution on Medicaid and Medicare programs. Then, think about a specific Medicaid policy in your state that should be amended, and reflect on how you would amend it and why. Finally, research the stakeholders involved in Medicaid and Medicare health care policy in your state and consider the role of these stakeholders in policy development for this issue.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of how the evolution of health care policy has influenced programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. Then, describe a specific Medicaid policy in your state that should be amended, and explain how you would amend it and why. Finally, describe the stakeholders involved in the Medicaid and Medicare health care policy in your state, and explain the role of these stakeholders in policy development for this issue.

Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.