Division chiefs, program managers, and other senior staff members working in CISO organizations frequently find themselves needing to stay current on technologies while, at the same time, leading and managing segments of the IT security program and assigned staff. Attending conferences is one way that these senior level personnel can learn about new technologies, tactics, techniques, and practices which can be adopted by an enterprise. Over the course of two or three days, a busy manager or executive can attend a large number of briefings while also developing business relationships by networking with others in the field.

Find an IT Security or Cybersecurity conference that will be offered in the next six months and research the types of presentations and workshops which will be offered. Research the costs associated with attendance (conference fees, meals, lodging, travel). The conference venue must be within the continental United States. The conference itself should be one that you are interested in and would attend if the funding were made available.

Write up a travel request which includes a summary of the conference, a justification which explains the benefits of attendance (many conferences will provide a template), and an estimate for the costs that includes the following categories: conference or workshop fees, meals, lodging, travel. Format your travel request as a 1 – 1/2 page business memorandum (no more than 7 paragraphs) addressed to the Padgett-Beale CISO.

Your travel request should include links (URLs) for the conference and venue (including the hotel where you would stay). If meals are included in the conference fee then you should state that and not include those meals in your estimate. Use this GSA website to obtain estimates for meals that are not included in the conference fees: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates

At least three sources need to be included as references in this memo.

The post should include the following headers:

Introduction

Analysis

Summary

This assignment provides the student with an opportunity to present two opposing viewpoints of a social problem or social policy. The student may utilize the database Opposing Viewpoints, to analyze the pros and cons of a social policy, social problem issue, which has been articulated in the Grand Challenges Initiative. Once the student has chosen a social policy and social problem, they must research two social work and/or social science scholarly sources that supports a pro position, and two social work and/or social science scholarly sources that supports a con position. Based upon the presented discussion, the student must show why they have chosen a position and at least documented reasons for best practices. This paper should be at least 8 pages. Please proofread more than once. The analysis must be double space and typed; include a cover page. Use block-quotes when necessary. You must use APA both within-text citations and reference cited page. The reader should be able to discern your editorial comments and researched info.

TOPIC I:        Mission, Vision, and Core Values
NOTE: FOR THIS WEEK AND ALL FOLLOWING WEEKS – ALL NELP SUB-SECTIONS IDENTIFIED FOR EACH WEEK’S TOPIC MUST BE ADDRESSED IN YOUR PAPER.
Candidates who successfully complete a building-level educational leadership preparation program understand and demonstrate the capacity to promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying the knowledge, skills, and commitments necessary to collaboratively lead, design, and implement a school mission, vision, and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities that include data use, technology, equity, diversity, digital citizenship, and community.
    Component 1.1 Program completers understand and demonstrate the capacity to collaboratively evaluate, develop, and communicate a school mission and vision designed to reflect a core set of values and priorities that include data use, technology, equity, diversity, digital citizenship, and community.
    Component 1.2 Program completers understand and demonstrate the capacity to lead improvement processes that include data use, design, implementation, and evaluation
Complete a review of related literature for this NELP standard.  Be sure the review of the literature addresses all components of the standard and how it relates to educational leadership.
APA formatting focus:  Cover page, margins, and spacing (no author notes or abstract required)
IMPORTANT:  Prior to submitting your paper you are required to submit it to grammarly.edu.  Using the feedback from Grammarly, edit and revise your paper.  You will submit two documents this week: your marked-up Grammarly document and your final, revised draft.
Your paper will be scored on two levels:  quality of content (rubric) and correctness of APA formatting (checklist). Each week, different aspects of APA formatting will be the center of focus, and each week’s focus is cumulative.  That means the focus of week 1 is an expected element of weeks 2-7.

Pose two questions in response to at least two different posts.  Your questions should be very specific as to what you are asking or critiquing in regard to anothers post and also as to what further points of elucidation or clarification you are situating in your questions.
Respond to at least two other posts in the form of a critical commentary.  Your critical commentaries do not need to ask any questions, but rather they are vehicle for you: to further develop a point or argument about a text that someone else began, to reiterate in your own use of language what someone else is trying to articulate, and this is also a space to make a case against someone’s argument or position with supporting evidence from the text.

1. After watching the two videos Getting to Yes and Negotiation Expert, and reviewing the PPT for Week #9,  list at least three ways you can handle negotiation more effectively when in a conflict. Use an example for each one.

2. After reading the articles in Moodle and Chapter Six in Getting to Yes, think about a decision you need to make or a conflict that needs to be solved with negotiation. Describe your BATNA for the situation. Be specific and use at least one example of how you will carry your BATNA out for the problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTTtn0i_ZyA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYdk1NK9-r0

The review of your peers’ paper should be approx 250words each.  In your review posts, be constructive, point out the strengths as well as the weaknesses, be respectful and considerate of the writer’s feelings, share your point of view as a reader (what questions were raised for you, what points interested you, what was unclear or confusing?), ensure your comments are clear and specific to what part of the text you refer to, and offer suggestions, rather than directions.

Using and having the below textbook is required

Grant, R. M. (2019). Contemporary strategy analysis (10th ed.) Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN:
9781119495727

Embed textbook material concepts, principles, and theories (require supporting citations) along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article.

APA7 is required

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Read the case study found in  textbook (Case 17): Haier Group: Internationalization Strategy.

Remember, a case study is a puzzle to be solved, so before reading and answering the specific case and study questions, develop your proposed solution by following these five steps:

Read the case study to identify the key issues and underlying issues. These issues are the principles and concepts of the course area which apply to the situation described in the case study.

Record the facts from the case study which are relevant to the principles and concepts of the course area issues. The case may have extraneous information not relevant to the current course area. Your ability to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information is an important aspect of case analysis, as it will inform the focus of your answers.

Describe in some detail the actions that would address or correct the situation.

Consider how you would support your solution with examples from experience or current real-life examples or cases from textbooks.

Complete this initial analysis and then read the discussion questions. Typically, you will already have the answers to the questions but with a broader consideration. At this point, you can add the details and/or analytical tools required to solve the case.

                        ******Case Study Questions:*******

Compare and contrast the appliance strategies used by another multinational appliance company such as LG, Samsung, Bosch-Siemens, Electrolux, Whirlpool, etc. and Haier.

What is Haiers internationalization strategy?

Does Haiers international strategy appear to be effective?

Is it likely that Haiers success and management practices can be applied outside of China? Why or why not?

Embed textbook material concepts, principles, and theories (require supporting citations) along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article.

Wal-Marts Global Strategies (100 Points)

In Chapters 8 and 9, we reviewed several types of global expansion strategies a company can undertake when entering new markets. For this assignment, you will read Walmarts Global Strategies case study (p. 279) and then respond to the following questions and make decisions based on those questions.

What was Walmarts early global expansion strategy? Was this a good strategy for Walmart? Why or why not?
What cultural problems did Walmart face in some of the international markets it entered?
Now, assume the role as the Director of Walmarts global strategic planning team. You have been tasked to explore the benefits and challenges of expansion into one of the following regions. Choose one of the following regions and describe the opportunities and challenges in that region. Summarize the cultural environment, choose an entry strategy from the text, and describe how you would implement this entry strategy. Make sure you are very detailed in your explanation.

Regions:

Latin America
European Union
Southeast Asia
Russia
Middle East
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:

Be 5-6 pages in length, which does not include the title page, abstract, or required reference page, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
Support your submission with course material concepts, principles and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.

Assignment: Legislation Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement

As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice.
Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate them to take on an advocacy role in hopes of impacting policies, laws, or regulations that impact healthcare issues of interest. Of course, doing so means entering the less familiar world of policy and politics. While many nurses do not initially feel prepared to operate in this space effectively, the reward is the opportunity to shape and influence future health policy.

To Prepare:
    Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources.
The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Legislation Grid; 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)
Be sure to add a title page, an introduction, purpose statement, and a conclusion. This is an APA paper.

Part 1: Legislation Grid
Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:
    Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
    Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
    Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
    Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement
Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:
    Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
    Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
    At least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources are used.

    Grid View
    List View
    Excellent    Good    Fair    Poor
Federal and State Legislation

Part 1: Legislation Grid

Based on the health-related bill you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:

Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.

Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.

Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.

Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?    32 (32%) – 35 (35%)
The response clearly and accurately summarizes in detail the legislative intent of the health-related bill.

The response accurately identifies in detail the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill.

The response accurately identifies in detail the populations targeted by the health-related bill.

The response clearly and thoroughly describes in detail the current status of the health-related bill.    28 (28%) – 31 (31%)
The response accurately summarizes the legislative intent of the health-related bill.

The response accurately identifies the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill.

The response accurately identifies the populations targeted by the health-related bill.

The response accurately describes the current status of the health-related bill.    25 (25%) – 27 (27%)
The response vaguely or inaccurately summarizes the legislative intent of the health-related bill.

The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill.

The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies the populations targeted by the health-related bill.

The response vaguely or inaccurately describes the current status of the health-related bill.    0 (0%) – 24 (24%)
Summary of the legislative intent of the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.

Identification of the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill are vague and inaccurate or is missing.

Identification of the populations targeted by the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.

The description of the current status of the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.
Advocating for Legislation

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:

Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.

Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.    45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Testimony clearly and thoroughly provides statements that fully justifies a position for a health-related bill.

Response provides a detailed, thorough, and logical explanation of how to address opponents to the position for the health-related bill and includes one or more clear and accurate supporting examples.

A complete, detailed, and specific synthesis of two outside resources is provided. The response fully integrates at least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources that fully supports the responses provided.    40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
Testimony clearly and accurately provides statements that somewhat justifies a position for a health-related bill.

Response provides an accurate explanation of how to address opponents to the position for the health-related bill and may include at least one supporting example.

An accurate synthesis of at least one outside resource is provided. The response integrates at least 1 outside resource and 2-3 course specific resources that may support the responses provided.    35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Testimony used to justify a position for a health-related bill is vague or inaccurate.

Explanation of how to address the opponents to the position for the health-related bill is vague or inaccurate, lacks logic, and/or the supporting examples are vague or inaccurate.

A vague or inaccurate synthesis of outside resources is provided. The response minimally integrates resources that may support the responses provided.    0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Testimony used to justify a position for a health-related bill is vague and inaccurate, incomplete, or is missing.

Explanation of how to address the opponents to the position for the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.

A vague and inaccurate synthesis of no outside resources is provided, or is missing. The response fails to integrate any resources to support the responses provided.
Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:

Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.    5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.    4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.    3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.

Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.    0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.

No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.
Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:

Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation    5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.    4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.    3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.    0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many ( 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the readers understanding.
Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.    5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors.    4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.    3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3-4) APA format errors.    0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many ( 5) APA format errors.
Total Points: 100

Using information from your assigned readings, the literature, the self-paced tutorial, and leaders in your organizations, discuss the following in a 2-3 page paper. 

What are three (3) key strategic initiatives for your organization, department and unit. Do they align with each other? Why or why not?  Provide rationale.
Does your organizations strategic plan address recruitment and retention of key clinical roles?  If so, discuss the goals and activities around this initiative. If not, discuss two (2) goals with 3-4 activities focused on recruitment and retention.
Does your organization have a customer service/patient experience model? If so, please describe the model. Is if effective? Why or why not?  How is patient experience reflected in the organizations, your departments and your units strategic plan? Provide examples.

Soin Medical Center is the hospital