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• Outline the primary conditions in which regression is a useful and applicable forecasting tool. Provide one example of such a condition to support your answer.
• Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts

QUESTIONS

1.In a US work environment, would reading a newspaper or magazine with nude pictures on the cover besexual harassment?

2.If so, would it be sexual harassment in Germany when working for the same company? Why or why not?

3.Frau Knies argues that Rebecca’s request to prohibit Germans from reading newspapers which offend her isno different than prohibiting German women from dressing in ways which offend Islamic immigrantsworking in the plant. Is this a valid argument? Why or why not?

4.What should Rebecca do?

5.What should Rebecca’s company have done to prevent this problem?

Business Discussion boards 

Instructions

To read the case study below, please click the link and log into the CSU Online Library.

Bodolica, V., & Waxi, M. (2007). Chicago food and beverage company: The challenges of managing international assignments. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 13(3), 31-42. Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/216279533?accountid=33337

Please answer the following questions after reading the case study:

1. Which staffing framework do you recognize in this case study? Explain its characteristics and the advantages to using this type of framework?
2. Would this type of staffing framework affect Paul’s ability to get things done? Why, or why not?
3. Explain if any of the other staffing frameworks would be any better? What can you recommend to the company’s headquarters in this sense?
4. Why does Paul want this job? Is Paul a good candidate for this expatriate position?
5. What comments can you make on expatriate management in general? And what comments can you make on the expatriate recruitment policy in particular?
6. What are the different expatriate compensation methods you recognized in the text? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these different expatriate compensation methods?
7. What do you suggest to the U.S. headquarters’ human resources manager in order to improve the expatriate satisfaction/compensation?

Your submission should be a minimum of three pages in length in APA style; however, a title page, a running head, and an abstract are not required. Be sure to cite and reference all quoted or paraphrased material appropriately in APA style.

Write a 2–3-page essay that examines the future of work and the key skills and behaviors necessary for succeeding in the evolving workplace.

The jobs of today look very different from the jobs our parents had. Whether you work in a cubicle or on a construction site, technology has changed—and is continuing to change—the ways we connect, communicate, and create in our careers. In the past, a college degree was enough to set you up for professional success. Today, employers want job candidates who also have the right skills to succeed.

That’s why Capella partnered with top employers, business leaders, and recruiters to identify 10 skills that are critical to performing your best—not just in one field but across all industries. These are skills that will prepare you for the needs of any future employer and set you up for success in a world that is constantly evolving. In this course, you will learn how these 10 skills will help you reach your professional dreams, and you’ll discover how you can use these same skills right now to achieve your personal and academic goals. 

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What are these skills? Whether you are here for a job, for a promotion, for personal enrichment, or to realize a different dream, these skills can work to help you meet your personal, academic and professional goals.

• Self and Social Awareness is the ability to understand your personal strengths and limitations, and how your behaviors impact others. 
• Technology is the ability to confidently and effectively use technologies to be productive, complete goals and tasks, and maintain a competitive advantage. 
• Productivity is the ability to strategize, organize, and plan to effectively and efficiently manage priorities and time.
• Initiative is the ability to see what needs to be done and to take action without being prompted to improve a circumstance or create a new one.
• Results Driven is the ability to act with a sense of urgency and focus to reach outcomes and goals, without compromising integrity and quality.
• Communication is the ability to actively seek and deliver information, articulate ideas, effectively listen, and connect to various audiences, settings, and situations.
• Relationship Building refers to the ability to effectively work with others and establish, cultivate, and leverage networks over time.
• Problem Solving is the ability to identify and frame problems, explore ideas, and create effective, ethical, and evidence-based solutions. 
• Innovation is the ability to creatively think and generate original or unique ideas and solutions outside of routine perspectives. 
• Agility refers to the ability to embrace change and effectively adapt in a continually changing environment to achieve desired results. 

The 10 Skills Table media will help you get to know the 10 employability skills discussed in this course. You’ll find a definition for each skill and why each skill matters for the future of work. This course will examine each of these skills and show you how to apply them in your professional and personal life. You will identify areas of strengths and areas that need improvement, and you will create a plan to continue developing these skills after this course ends. Understanding, developing, and applying these skills will give you the tools you will need to be competitive in the 21st-century workplace.

Assessment Instructions

Overview

What do we mean when we discuss the future of work? We are moving away from the classic employment model: you are hired full time and work 40-hour weeks, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at a desk in an office with your fellow employees. The future of work is really happening now. You may remember learning about the industrial revolutions of the past and their impact on the economy and the nature of work. Today we are in the fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0. This new world of technology is characterized by:

• Instant communication and connectedness.
• Virtual/remote workspaces.
• Age-diverse workforce.
• Move away from lifelong careers at a single company, more of an open talent economy.
• AI and automation, or machines taking over some workforce tasks and jobs.

In this assessment, you will examine the future of work and the key skills and behaviors necessary for succeeding in the evolving workplace.

Preparation

Review the resources for this assessment. Use the Capella University Library to locate at least one article or book that discusses the skills and aptitudes needed to succeed in the 21st-century workforce.

Instructions

For this assessment:

• Write a 2–3-page essay that addresses the following questions:
  • What types of jobs will most likely be automated in the future?
  • What types of jobs are more resistant to automation and why? 
  • How will automation and continued technological advances impact how you work?
  • Why one or more of the employability skills (such as self and social awareness or agility) are essential for remaining competitive in the 21st-century workplace? Explain.

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Citations should be formatted according to current APA Style and Format guidelines. 
• References: Your assessment should include at least two credible references. One of these references should be obtained from the Capella library.
• Length: 2–3 pages of text, excluding the title and reference page.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Describe the importance and impact of key skills and behaviors that are necessary for success in the future of work.
  • Describe the influence of automation in the 21st-century workforce.
  • Explain how automation and technological advances affect the nature of work.
• Competency 3: Develop skills to support a successful learning experience and career.
  • Explain why employability skills are essential for remaining competitive in the 21st-century workplace. 
• Competency 4: Compose text that articulates meaning relevant to its purpose and audience.
  • Write coherently with correct grammar, usage, mechanics, and citation of sources

HA3010 – Introduction to US Healthcare Delivery

Discussion 07: Long-term Care

       Long-term care (LTC) is defined as “care extended over a period of time.”  Choose either an institutional or community LTC and answer the following:

.Explain what type of patient would be the primary client.

.What services are provided at a LTC?

.Name at least two services.

.Why would they stay at this facility?

.Explain how caregivers help patients be as independent as possible.

.Explain your answer with an example.

Unit IV Journal

Instructions

When an employment offer is being presented, what are the key things you look for in accepting the position? 

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Unit IV Assessment

1. Discuss what shapes external competitiveness from the pay mix standpoint. Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

2.Identify the parts that make up total compensation (pay mix). Explain the percentage breakdown for direct and indirect compensation, which makes up total compensation. Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

3.Discuss pay-for-performance plans.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

4. Identify the three types of pay-level policies. Explain each.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

Unit V Journal

Instructions

Refer back to your last performance appraisal; what did you like about the process? What would you change about the process? Do you think the performance appraisal is helpful and still needed? Please explain. If you have never experienced a performance appraisal, discuss your thoughts on the importance of a performance appraisal. 

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Unit V Assessment

1. Evaluate how performance appraisals are used in pay-for-performance plans.
Your response should be a minimum of 75 words in length.

2. Explain merit pay. Address what level of risk is associated with the employees.
Your response should be a minimum of 75 words in length.

3. Explain whether or not pay-for-performance affects employee behavior.
Your response should be a minimum of 75 words in length.

4. Discuss how performance appraisals should be conducted.
Your response should be a minimum of 75 words in length.

Assignment Content

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines. 

Include detailed speaker notes and at least 2 references. 

Imagine you are a consultant and are advising a group about their new health care startup. They have asked you to present training and education in a health care organization.

Create a 10- to 15-slide presentation about training and education in health care in which you:

• Explain why training and education are vital in health care.
• Explain the importance of measuring competencies.
• Describe the process for tracking and evaluating training effectiveness.

Paragraph Breakdown

l Introduction

l Overview of why training and education are vital in health care (please add 3examples/bullets with paragraph)

l 3 examples, one paragraph each, of explaining why training and education are vital in health care.

l Explain the importance of measuring competencies (please bullet key points)

l Overview of the process for tracking and evaluating training effectiveness (please include bullets)

l One separate paragraph for each process for tracking and evaluating training effectiveness

l Conclusion.

1. Review the definition of critical thinking on p. 6 of Think. What is the role of critical thinking in daily life? What is an example of a situation in which you can utilize critical thinking in your own life, andhow can critical thinking help in this situation?

2. Explain at least two common barriers to critical thinking, andprovide an example of when you encountered each barrier.

1. Review the self-evaluation questionnaire that you completed on p. 7 of Think, along with the meaning of your responses on p. 435 of Think.Reflect on your results related to the following characteristics of a good critical thinker:

o Analytical Skills

o Effective Communication

o Research Inquiry Skills

o Flexibility and Tolerance for Ambiguity

o Open-Minded Skepticism

o Creative Problem-Solving

o Attention, Mindfulness, and Curiosity

o Collaborative Learning

Which areas may you need to improve? How can you enhance these skills?

Option #1: Beta Distribution

(Note: This subject is often included in the PMP exam questions.)

You are the project manager for the Sweep Time software project. You have decided to use the beta distribution, or 3-point estimation, technique for this project. For the “phase 1 test” activity in days, the following estimates are available: O=5, P=10, M=6.

Address the following:

1. Explain beta distribution, when it is used, and the benefits and shortcomings of the technique.
2. What is the result of this estimate in the example?
3. How does a skew from the mean/median figure relate to planning a project? That is, if your beta is 7.5 and your M=6, how do these relate?

Submission:

• Write a 3- to 4-page paper addressing beta distribution. The length does not include the required title and references pages, and the appendix in which you show your calculations.
• Support your paper with a minimum of two current scholarly sources.