Category Archives: essay Video Game Playing and Academic Performance in Liverpool International College in UK Video Game Playing and Academic Performance in Liverpool International College in UK Order Description 1. can you just add 175 for research question 2. 100 words for conclusion nonverbal communication in asian (or chinese)culture background (asap) nonverbal communication in asian (or chinese)culture background (asap) Cross Cultural and Intercultural Communication Collaborative Project Our project topic is nonverbal communication and our research will focus on on at least the following three aspects: Eye contact and what it conveys Expressiveness of gestures A person's use of material things to create an intended appearance say something regarding three aspects above(example or …) in Asian or just Chinese culture Annotated bibliography Annotated bibliography When searching for sources it is helpful to develop a system of organization. One of the most commonly used methods of organizing sources is to keep an annotated bibliography. Read about annotated bibliography's by visiting the Purdue Owl website. Create your own annotated bibliography with the sources you are using for your research paper. Your annotated bibliography should follow APA style guidelines and should include at least 6 scholarly research articles. You may include other resources as well. Topic: week 6 assignment DCR Order Description I WILL SELECT THE ANNP Family nurse practitioner EXAM AND I LIVE IN MARYLAND USA. Certification Plan Begin to develop a plan to pass the Certification Exam. Compare your home state's laws in regards to Advanced Practice Nursing Practice to an alternate state with a less or more restrictive practice environment. To prepare: Consider the differences in certification exams options for your specialty Reflect on how to approach relocating licensure from one state to another Write a 2-3 page paper which summarizes the following: Identify the certification exam you selected and explain why Outline your plan for passing the appropriate National Certification Exam Describe the NP Practice environment for your home state highlighting restrictions or limitations for practice Submit the Certification Plan Assignment by Day 7 of Week 6. Readings American Nurses Association (n.d.). American Nurses Association. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/EspeciallyForYou/AdvancedPracticeNurses American Nurses Association (n.d.). State law and regulation. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/statelawandregulation Barton Associates (n.d.). Nurse practitioner scope of practice laws. Retrieved from https://www.bartonassociates.com/nurse-practitioners/nurse-practitioner-scope-of-practice-laws/ Buppert, C. (2015). Appendix 1-A, state by state definitions of the nurse practitioner. In Nurse practitioner's business practice and legal guide (5th ed.) (16-32). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (n.d.). Boards and regulations. Retrieved from https://www.ncsbn.org/boards.htm National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (2011). Statement on acute care and primary care nurse practitioner practice. Retrieved from https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/imported/NPPrimaryCareAcuteCarePracticeFINAL.pdf O'Connell, J., Gardner, G., & Coyer, F. (2014). Beyond competencies: Using a capability framework in developing practice standards for advanced practice nursing. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 70(12), 2728-2735. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Pearson, L. (2014). 2014 Pearson report. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett. Retrieved from https://d2jw81rkebrcvk.cloudfront.net/assets.navigate/Nurse_Practitioners_Business_Practice_Legal_Guide/CWS/The_Pearson_Report.pdf Wood, D. (2015). Everyday ethics for nurses: Addressing ethical challenges – Turning the Nurses Week theme into year-round ethical practice. Retrieved from https://www.nursezone.com/Nursing-News-Events/more-news/Everyday-Ethics-for-Nurses-Addressing-Ethical-Challenges_42485.aspx Document: Licensing and Certification (PPT Presentation) Certification Sites The purpose of the credentialing body is to provide a valid and reliable program for entry-level nurse practitioners to recognize and validate their education, knowledge, and professional expertise as a nurse practitioner. Both credentialing bodies will be reviewed including application process. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (n.d.). American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program. Retrieved from https://www.aanpcert.org/ptistore/control/index American Nurses Association (n.d.). American Nurses Credentialing Center. Retrieved from https://www.nursecredentialing.org Media The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2011, April 19). A Brief History of the AANP [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M9gyjvpetw Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 5 minutes. Optional Resources Delaney, K. R. (2014, November). 2015 Is Here: The Impact of LACE on the Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing Workforce. Journal of Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, 27, (161-162). doi:10.1111/jcap.12096. Please proceed to the Discussion Topic: W7 – IB Response to Classmates Order Description For this assignment, reply to three students papers. Their papers are uploaded as KC, TM, and WL (three separate papers). Each reply to each student must be at least 183 words that perfectly exceed the following: Major points are supported by the following: • Reading & Study materials; • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • Citations in current APA format 6th edition; • Meaningful contribution is made to the discussion/paper. • Each reply expounds on the student's paper. You must add to the discussion and critique the other student's adherence to assignment instructions (see page 2). This is important! You must critique adherence to technical aspects (APA, citations, headings, references, persistent links, etc). Start with the strengths first. In addition, all replies must clearly link to the original author's paper, contribute new information, and be supported by the scholarly resources. The replies must advance the conversation further by providing new ideas and insights, asking probing questions that get to the heart of critical issues, and share from one's personal and professional experience. For the purposes of citations, each reply to each student's paper must include: o At least 2 scholarly articles (the text and the Bible do not count); and o A relevant business article (any article from a reputable business source—website, magazine, book, etc.—that discusses a relevant business/ethical. The replies must be in current APA format (6th edition) and must include a reference page under each student paper. Important: Label your paper with the student initials that you are responding to. For example, if you are responding to KC's paper then write, "this response is for KC". In addition, each response to each student paper must have their own references. Do not combine all the references for all students at the end of the paper. Place the appropriate references under the applicable student's response. The replies must be written in U.S. English. In addition, the paper must meet the following standards: • The content of the paper is well developed and fully addresses all aspects of the assignment. • The paper is written well and is fluid, well organized, and engaging. • The sources are adequate and substantial for the paper and include the required amount for each reply. • For each reply, provide integration of a biblical concept that supports your response. Biblical integration is more than just quoting a verse. Be sure to explain the biblical principle seen in the verse and how that principle may be applied to the issue at hand. • The clarity and mechanics contribute to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of mechanical errors such as grammar and/or spelling. Current APA format 6th edition is applied correctly. Important requirement: the paper that you upload paper must contain a statement that it meets or exceed all standards as provided in the aforementioned instructions. Additional Information: The students were asked to follow the instructions below and their papers (that I uploaded) should be based upon these instructions: Read chapters seven and eight of the textbook: Satterlee, B. (2014). Cross border commerce: With biblical worldview applications (2nd ed.). Roanoke, VA: Synergistics, Inc. ISBN: 9781934748121. The chapters are uploaded. As you read the chapters assigned to each module/week, you will find some concepts more interesting and applicable to your personal or work situation than others. Review the key terms listed in the assigned chapters; then, submit a preliminary thread indicating the key term that you wish to reserve for your thread for that module/week. (800 words minimum) After you have successfully reserved the key term that interests you the most, research a minimum of 5 recent scholarly articles that relate to the concept on which you wish to focus your research. Articles must be found in reputable professional and/or scholarly journals and/or informational venues that deal with the content of the course (i.e., not blogs, Wikipedia, newspapers, etc.). After reading the articles, select the 1 article that you wish to discuss. Your thread must be placed in the Discussion Board Forum textbox and adhere precisely to the following headings and format: 1. Key Term and Why You Are Interested in It (100 words minimum) After reading the textbook, specifically state why you are interested in conducting further research on this key term (e.g., academic curiosity, application to a current issue related to employment, or any other professional rationale). Include a substantive reason, not simply a phrase. 2. Explanation of the Key Term (100 words minimum) Provide a clear and concise overview of the essentials relevant to understanding this key term. 3. Major Article Summary (300 words minimum) Using your own words, provide a clear and concise summary of the article, including the major points and conclusions. 4. Discussion In your own words, discuss each of the following points: a. How the cited work relates to your above explanation AND how it relates specifically to the content of the assigned module/week. This part of your thread provides evidence that you have extended your understanding of this key term beyond the textbook readings. (150 words minimum) b. How the cited work relates to the other 4 works you researched. This part of your thread provides evidence that you have refined your research key term to a coherent and specialized aspect of the key term, rather than a random selection of works on the key term. The idea here is to prove that you have focused your research and that all works cited are related in some manner to each other rather than simply a collection of the first 5 results from your Internet search. (150 words minimum) 5. References A minimum of 5 recent scholarly articles (not textbooks, Wikipedia, or other popular reading magazines), in current APA format, must be included and must contain persistent links so others may have instant access. In the event that formatting is lost or corrupted when submitting the thread, attach the Microsoft Word document to your thread as evidence that your work was completed in the proper format. Current APA format 6th edition is required Topic: Strategy Implementation and Strategic Controls Order Description Module 4 – SLP Strategy Implementation and Strategic Controls Simulation In Module 4, you will continue with the CVP analysis you completed in the Module 3 SLP. Scenario Continuation: It is still January 2, 2012. You have just completed your revised SLP3 strategy using CVP analysis, and you are eager to implement your decisions for 2012 through 2014. Using the CVP analysis from SLP3, run the simulation for a final time. Again, be sure to take notes about your analysis and the document the reasoning behind your decisions. Finalize your report showing the strategy you have used. Assignment Overview Using the strategy that you developed in SLP3, run the simulation. Document your results as you did previously. Review and analyze these results, and develop a final strategy. Please turn in a 6- to 8-page paper, not including cover and reference pages. Keys to the Assignment The key aspects of this assignment that should be covered and taken into account in preparing your paper include: The revised strategy consists of the Prices, R&D Allocation %, and any product discontinuations for the X5, X6, and X7 tablets for each of the four years: 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. You must present a rational justification for this strategy. In other words, you must provide support for your proposed strategy using financial analysis and relevant theories. Use the CVP Calculator and review the PowerPoint that explains CVP and provides some examples. You will need to crunch some numbers (CVP Analysis) to help you determine your prices and R&D allocations. Make sure your proposed changes in strategy are firmly based in this analysis of financial and market data and sound business principles. Your goal is to practice using CVP and get better at it. Present your analysis professionally, making strategic use of tables, charts, and graphs. Time Line Summary: SLP1 2015: Hired on December 15. Turned in first report to CEO Smothers. SLP2 You are returned – via Time Warp – to January 1, 2012. You make decisions for 2012 – 2015. December 31, 2015 – You have revised all four years, and you write up your summary report. SLP3 Apparently, your SLP2 decisions were not "good enough," as you've again been returned to January 1, 2012. It is once again January 1, 2012: You decide to use CVP analysis to develop a revised four-year plan for your strategy. You analyze the results of your first decisions from SLP2, taking notes, and documenting your decision-making process. You use the CVP Calculator to help you develop your strategy. Your notes explaining the logic behind your decisions. SLP4 It is still January 2, 2012. Using your CVP analysis from SLP3, you run the simulation, implementing your revised four-year plan. You keep track of your financial and marketing results year over year. You submit your final 6-8 page report, which includes your Final Total Score. You compare – and report – your results with previous results. SLP Assignment Expectations Your paper will be evaluated using the grading rubric. Tips and Suggestions Note the following tips and suggestions: You might find these downloads useful: Decision Matrix Table – Download this Word doc with a blank table you can use to show your proposed strategy decisions. PowerPoint discussing CVP – Provides a good overview of Cost Volume Profit analysis, the various equations that you can use, and how to use it. Some examples are provided showing how to use the CVP Calculator. CVP Calculator – This an Excel-based calculator that you can use to determine prices, volumes, and profits. Keep in mind that it will tell you what need, but the market determines what you actually get. Include a cover page and a reference page, in addition to the 6-8 pages of analysis described above. Include appropriate section headings. Use charts and graphics strategically, but do not use these as "space fillers." Include lengthy tables, etc. in an Appendix instead. Cite and reference all sources that you use in your work, including those that you paraphrase. This means include citations and quotation marks for direct quotes, and citations for that information which you have "borrowed" or paraphrased from other sources. Follow TUI Guidelines for well-written papers. Module 4 – Background Strategy Implementation and Strategic Controls Strategy is implemented using organizational design (structure), people, culture, and control systems. Strategy must successfully work through these elements in order to produce performance. No matter how well a strategy is conceived, if an organization's people cannot implement it, if the culture cannot support it, if the structure cannot coordinate it, and if the systems cannot measure and control it—the strategy will fail. We will start by considering how of each of these components individually link to strategy. By way of the Case analysis, we will examine the integration or "fit" between the various components and strategy. Structure Organizational structure refers to the manner in which the lines of communication of authority are established, the manner in which work is divided up among organizational members, and the way that communication and work are coordinated. Different types of structures support different types of strategies. The key elements of structure that have the greatest effect on the success or failure of strategy implementation are centralization, boundaries, networks, and virtual organization. Centralization Centralization refers to the level of concentration of decision making. In a highly centralized organization, decisions are made by a relatively small number of people, usually concentrated at the highest levels of the organization. Standardization is common in centralized organizations, thus favoring economies of scale and efficient value chains. Decentralized organizations are characterized by flexible and autonomous decision-making groups at operational levels in the organization. Such groups have the ability to rapidly adjust to changes in the marketplace and are well-suited to strategies that require innovation. However, because of duplication, economies of scale are difficult to achieve. Emerging Structures Borderless Organizations: Taking cross-functional teams to a new level, the borderless organization does not just assemble teams with members from different organizational levels and functions. Instead, the borderless organization removes barriers both vertically (between levels) and horizontally (between functions or departments). The implications for strategy implementation include increased information, transparency, and flexibility. Alliance Networks: These are collections of suppliers, distributors, customers, and even competitors who have the ability to bring needed assets to bear on an urgent problem where there is insufficient time to develop the needed resources and capacities in-house. Organized and coordinated online, these networks can be mobilized and put to work instantaneously. Virtual Corporations: An extension of Alliance Networks, the virtual corporation is an extra-organizational coalition of people and organizations brought together expressly to work on a specific problem or project. They can be assembled rapidly and dispersed as soon as the project is over, representing the ultimate in flexibility and speed in strategy implementation. The following reading is an exposition on how various types of teams can be useful in strategy implementation: Pryor, M.G., Singleton, L.P., Taneja, S., and Toobs, L.A. (2009). Teaming as a strategic and tactical tool: An analysis with recommendations. International Journal of Management, 26 (2), 320-334. Retrieved on November 6, 2012, from ProQuest. Review this presentation on Organizational Design by Professor Anastasia M. Luca, Ph.D. MBA. Strategic Controls (Systems) Three organizational systems are essential to controlling strategy implementation: Accounting and budgeting systems: These systems can be complex and not easily adapted. If a new strategy requires data that is not easily accessible through existing accounting systems, implementation can be slowed, and a potentially successful implementation can be jeopardized. If a new proposed strategy does not fit a familiar pattern, decision making can be become risky and unpredictable. Information Systems: Information technology is playing an ever greater role in strategy implementation. IT provides point-of-sale information between retailers and manufacturers, streamlines logistics and distribution, and controls inventories. IT systems must be capable of providing the right information in the right format to the right people at the right time. Measurement and Reward Systems: Rewards can be used to shape behavior in the direction of meeting strategic objectives. Rewards must be connected to measures of goal attainment (e.g., specific increases in market share), and proper time horizons (future rewards for future goals). Review this presentation on Strategic Controls by Professor Anastasia M. Luca, PhD MBA. People Strategies that are based on distinctive competencies or unique capabilities are often dependent on people and their skills to carry them out. Thus, for successful implementation, sufficient numbers of people with the right skill sets are essential. In-house or Import? Hiring raw talent and growing employees with the needed qualifications maximizes fit, but it can take years. Retraining existing workers with new skills can be problematic when old employees resist "learning new tricks." Hiring employees with needed skills external to the organization is faster, but there is no guarantee that even they will fit well within the organization's culture. Motivation: It is not enough to have the right number of people with the right skills; people must also be motivated to work toward successful strategy implementation. Much is known about motivation, and many tools are available; these include tangible rewards (e.g., bonuses) and intangible rewards such as self-fulfillment. Perhaps the motivator with the most potential for eliciting long-term commitment to fulfilling the firm's strategic goals is that of empowerment, which gives employees the discretion and autonomy to use their initiative. The following article highlights the importance of having the right people in place to achieve strategic goals: Garrow, V. and Hirsh, W. (2008). Talent management: Issues of focus and fit. Public Personnel Management, 37(4), 389-403. Retrieved on August 29, 2014 from ProQuest. Culture The fit between an organization's culture and its strategy is critical. If a firm is depending on innovation to achieve differentiation, but the culture is risk averse or has a tendency to punish mistakes, the strategy will in all likelihood fail. Culture can support the strategy when three elements are in alignment: Shared values that are aligned with the corporate vision and strategic focus along with a management style that fosters behavior that will support the competencies that confer competitive advantage. Norms can act as strong controls for strategic implementation. They encourage behavior that is in alignment with shared values. People can circumvent rules, and they cannot be watched all of the time, but norms can promote the desired behavior even when nobody is watching. Symbols model for employees what values and norms are important. Some important symbols include the vision and style of the founder of the company and folklore or stories that embody company values, rituals, and routines, and which reinforce the types of events and behaviors that are most desired and celebrated. The following reading ties together the importance of systems, strategy, structure, and culture. It is highly readable and will help you see how all of these elements are interdependent and must align to achieve successful implementation: Heneman, R. L., Fisher, M. M., and Dixon, K. E. (2001). Reward and organizational systems alignment: An expert system. Compensation & Benefits Review, 33(6), 18-29. Retrieved on November 6, 2012, from ProQuest. Optional Reading Aligning organizational culture with business strategy. (2013, November). Towers Watson. Retrieved on August 29, 2014 from https://www.towerswatson.com/en-US/Insights/Newsletters/Global/strategy-at-work/2013/viewpoints-qa-aligning-organizational-culture-with-business-strategy Durden, C. (2012). The linkages between management control systems and strategy: An organic approach. Proceedings from The International Conference on Accounting and Finance. Singapore: Global Science and Technology Forum. Retrieved on August 29, 2014 from ProQuest. Klosowski, S. (2012). The application of organizational restructuring in enterprise strategic management process. Management, 16(2), 54-62. Retrieved on August 29, 2014 from ProQuest.