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August 28th, 2017 Human Resource Comments Off on Organizational Culture Analysis

Organizational Culture Analysis

Symbols of culture are called artifacts. Artifacts are the most visible and accessible level of culture. These include behaviors, stories, rituals (everyday practices that are repeated frequently), and symbols (e.g., company logos, company colors). For example, the president of a company volunteering at Habitat for Humanity is an artifact of culture. An example of symbols as an artifact of culture is Ashford University’s shield that serves as our logo and is printed on transcripts, diplomas and letterhead paper. Submit a two- to three-page paper (excluding the title and reference pages) describing the culture of either your current or past place of employment.

Your paper should provide examples of and address each of the following topics:

  1. Observable artifacts
  2. Espoused values (These are what organizational members say they value, like ethical practice.)
  3. Enacted values (These are reflected in the way individuals actually behave.)

In addition, describe how each item listed above impacts the values and culture of the organization.

Your paper must use a minimum of two scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook. Your paper must also follow the APA Style guide.

Symbols of culture are called artifacts. Artifacts are the most visible and accessible level of culture. These include behaviors, stories, rituals (everyday practices that are repeated frequently), and symbols (e.g., company logos, company colors). For example, the president of a company volunteering at Habitat for Humanity is an artifact of culture. An example of symbols as an artifact of culture is Ashford University’s shield that serves as our logo and is printed on transcripts, diplomas and letterhead paper. Submit a two- to three-page paper (excluding the title and reference pages) describing the culture of either your current or past place of employment.

Your paper should provide examples of and address each of the following topics:

  1. Observable artifacts
  2. Espoused values (These are what organizational members say they value, like ethical practice.)
  3. Enacted values (These are reflected in the way individuals actually behave.)

In addition, describe how each item listed above impacts the values and culture of the organization.

Your paper must use a minimum of two scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook. Your paper must also follow the APA Style guide.

August 28th, 2017 Human Resource Comments Off on Case Study 3: Zappos: Delivering Customer Satisfaction

Case Study 3: Zappos: Delivering Customer Satisfaction

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Case Study 3: Zappos: Delivering Customer Satisfaction

Due Week 9 and worth 200 points

 

Read the “Zappos: Delivering Customer Satisfaction” case, located on page 475 of the textbook.

 

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Analyze the manner in which Zappos’ leadership has fostered a culture of ethicalness in the company. Suggest two (2) actions that other companies can take in order to mimic this culture.
  2. Determine the major impacts that Zappos’ leadership and ethical practices philosophy have had on its stakeholders.
  3. Examine three (3) of the ethical challenges that Zappos faces. Recommend three (3) actions that Zappos’ leadership should take in order to address these ethical challenges.
  4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the core values in relation to developing a culture of ethicalness. Determine the manner in which the core values support the stakeholder’s perspective.
  5. Analyze the major ethical challenges that Zappos has faced. Determine whether or not you would have resolved these challenges differently than Zappos’ management. Provide a rationale for your response.
  6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

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; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Examine ethical issues and dilemmas in business.
  • Analyze scenarios to determine the ethical character of decisions made and the related impact on the organization.
  • Examine the significant issues of an ethical controversy in business to moral philosophy and values.
  • Write clearly and concisely about issues in ethics and advocacy for HR professionals using correct grammar and mechanics.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in business ethics and advocacy for HR professionals.
August 27th, 2017 Human Resource Comments Off on Examine the major implications of unfair bargaining actions on the negotiation climate

Examine the major implications of unfair bargaining actions on the negotiation climate

Create two (2) brief scenarios: one (1) in which management would prefer centralized bargaining and one (1) in which the union would prefer centralized bargaining. Provide a rationale for your response.
Examine the major implications of unfair bargaining actions on the negotiation climate. Suggest two (2) actions that an employer could take against an employee in order to mitigate the possibility of engaging in unfair negotiation tactics.

August 27th, 2017 Human Resource Comments Off on Dose-Response Relationship

Dose-Response Relationship

After reviewing Chapter 1 in the text, the ACSM article on The Quantity and Quality of Exercise (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., and the Physical Activity Guidelines (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. website, consider the following: The frequency, intensity, type, and duration of exercise have a strong correlation to the benefits one can receive from exercise. Therefore, an association exists amid the dose-response relationship between exercise and health. This relationship also exists for special populations; hence, special populations similarly can benefit from a regular exercise program. For this discussion,
Explain the dose-response relationship.
Explain the physiological and psychological benefits of exercise.
Explain the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Your initial contribution should be 250 to 300 words in length. Your research and claims must be supported by you course text and a minimum of one additional scholarly source. Use proper APA formatting for in-text citations and references as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Guided Response: Respond to two classmates by Day 7. Your post should be at least 100 words in length. In each of your responses to your classmates, assess one risk associated with exercise. Support this response with one scholarly source formatted in APA style.

August 27th, 2017 Human Resource Comments Off on Risk Stratification Case Study

Risk Stratification Case Study

Prior to completing this assignment, review Chapter 2 in the text. Any person wanting to participate in an exercise program should begin with a self-guided health history questionnaire to determine if any risks of exercise exist. Figures 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 in the text are examples of self-guided questionnaires. Individuals can be placed into one of three risk stratification categories: Lowest Risk, Moderate Risk, or Highest Risk. For this assignment, do the following:
Compare and contrast the function of the human body in someone who has heart disease to someone who does not have heart disease.
Explain four of the signs and symptoms associated with cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease.
Read each case study below and assess the risks of each.
Place each client in one of the risk categories.
Fill in the Risk Stratification Worksheet.
Explain your reasoning for selecting the specific category. For each case study, expound on whether you feel the person should see a physician prior to initiating an exercise program and why or why not.
Submit your assignment and the Risk Stratification Worksheet to your instructor by Day 7.
Example Case Study:

Male, age 44, nonsmoker, Height = 70 inches, weight = 216 lbs, BMI 31.0, Resting Heart Rate (RHR) = 62 beats/minute. Resting Blood Pressure (RBP) = 128/84. Total cholesterol = 184 mg/dL. LDL= 106 mg/dL, HDL = 44 mg/dL. Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) = Unknown. Walks 2-3 miles, two to three times a week. Father had Type 2 diabetes and died at age 67 of a heart attack; mother living, no Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). No medications; reports no symptoms. (Refer to the Risk Stratification Worksheet for example)
Case Study 1:

Male, age 55, current 1 pack a day smoker, Height = 70 inches, Weight = 220 lbs, BMI = 31.6, RHR = 75, RBP = 140/82. Total Cholesterol = 210 mg/dL, LDL = 140 mg/dL, HDL = 42 mg/dL. FBG = 90 mg/dL. Client has not been physically active since high school. Currently takes medication to lower his cholesterol. Client states pain in his left gastrocnemius muscle with lower extremity exercise (Intermittent Claudication) that subsides with rest. Both of his parents are still alive.
Case Study 2:

Female, age 60, non-smoker, Height = 64 inches, Weight = 120 lbs. BMI = 20.6, RHR = 60, RBP = 128/62. FBG= 83, Total Cholesterol = 180, LDL= 90, HDL = 46. Client has a regular exercise program of walking for 30 minutes 5 days a week. Mother died of a heart attack at the age of 60. Client reports no signs or symptoms of disease.
Case Study 3:

Female, age 30, non-smoker, Height = 68 inches, Weight = 145 lbs. BMI = 22.0, RHR = 65, RBP = 122/80. FBG = 93, Total Cholesterol = 160, LDL = 83, HDL = 51. Client has never exercised before in her life. Client reports no signs or symptoms of disease. Parents are still alive.
The Risk Stratification Case Study Assignment:
Must be a minimum of three double-spaced pages in length including the Risk Stratification Worksheet (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must use the course text as a reference.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

August 27th, 2017 Human Resource Comments Off on personal narrative

personal narrative

Part 1: Visit www.teamworkonline.com (this is one of the most robust job search platforms for the sports industry). Conduct a search of 5 different job postings that are of interest to you and note the responsibilities and skills required.

Part 2: Write a personal narrative about yourself that includes the following: 1) Summarize your current (or most recent) work related employment as well as any sports industry related experience you may have. 2) Identify which of the 5 job postings on the Teamworkonline.com platform is most interesting to you and discuss why. 3) Discuss the skills you currently possess that would transfer over to that position as well as the skills you feel you need to acquire or improve on in order to be successful in the position.

The narrative should be between 500-750 words in length and follow APA formatting – 12 font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins, double spaced.

August 27th, 2017 Human Resource Comments Off on Project Management Roadmap

Project Management Roadmap

With the justification of an HRIS solidified, you need to show your client how you will implement the HRIS by providing a project management roadmap, explaining the costs associated with implementation, and discussing metrics that you will use to measure the success of the HR function.

Write a three to four (2-3) page paper in which you:
Project Management Process

Create a project management plan for your client that outlines how you will implement the HRIS in Gladwell Grocery Stores. Explain the various steps that should be included to ensure that the implementation runs smoothly.
HRIS Cost Justification
Create a cost benefit analysis matrix for the HRIS vendor you have chosen. Analyze the cost justification strategies that you will use to justify the cost of the HRIS, including data that identify each benefit and cost component examined, estimates of the dollar amount for each, estimates on when the organization will incur each cost and receive each benefit, and documentation justifying each decision you made in listing these benefits.
HR Metrics
Recommend the HR metrics that you believe will bring the most significant value to the HR function that the HRIS will be supporting. Justify your recommendation.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

Gladwell Grocery Stores Case Scenario

Gladwell Grocery Stores has ten (10) stores in upstate New York. They have approximately 400 – 440 employees. Most of the employees are part time, with approximately 45% of them full time. The operations manager, Tom Bell, also acts as the HR manager and travels to each location each week to take care of recruiting, scheduling, hiring, and answering questions for the employees as needed. He also takes care of payroll using Excel spreadsheets and has computer software to print payroll checks.

Mr. Bell approaches you, an independent HR consultant and owner of your own consulting firm, for a proposal. He would like to greatly reduce his travel to each location each week, due to the increase in gasoline costs. He is curious to know if there is anything you can suggest in helping him complete his HR tasks more efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. He hopes there is some way he can do part of his HR tasks from his office instead of traveling to each location every week.

August 27th, 2017 Human Resource Comments Off on Services and Practice Management

Services and Practice Management

Select a real or hypothetical type of health care organization, and address the following:

  • Identify the market sector your organization falls into (mass market or niche services). How does the population health approach to health care rather than the curative approach affect service delivery and management in your organization?
  • Assess common health care leadership issues (e.g., organizational climate, teamwork, coaching, and so on) and their impact on stakeholders.
  • Discuss the ethical and legal issues that may be found in the health care organization of your choice.
  • Provide at least 3 suggestions to minimize negative outcomes and maximize the positive outcomes of leadership intervention in areas such as staffing, financing, competition, regulations, and public image.
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