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Instructions:

In paragraphs, write a page and discuss one of the more famous corporate scandals of your choice. You may locate these scandals by performing an Internet search.

• What were the criminal charges?
• Who was accused of the crime(s)?
• What were the prosecution outcomes?
• What is your opinion regarding the criminal case?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

DQ 1

• Discuss the purpose of compensation and benefits from the organization’s viewpoint.
• Provide examples of strategic and tactical recommendations that an HR specialist might make to senior leaders with regard to direct and indirect compensation.

DQ 2

• Discuss how the process moves from job analysis, to developing the job description, and finally to setting compensation for the work.
• Who is involved and responsible for each step in the process?

DQ 3

Explain the difference between regular pay (for normal work hours and duties) and other forms of direct compensation, such as bonuses.

• How would you recommend that an organization blend the types of pay to maximize employee motivation?

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Training is often looked upon as a short-term investment form many organizations or human resource teams.  The trend for training has been changing from a short-term focus to include a long-term emphasis.

Using Welder Library E-Resources of Google Scholar find a peer-reviewed article within the last 10 years on the topic of organizational and/or employee training  regarding the positive or negative effects on organizations and/or employees.

Assignment:

• Write and post a brief summary (2 paragraphs) of the peer-reviewed article. (5 points)
• Include the article as an attachment. (2 points)
• Reply to a minimum of two classmates. (3 points)

The “like” feature will be enabled. You are encouraged to “like” the articles you find interesting.

Why are ethics and compliance in finance so important in the health industry? Provide an example. 175 words  minimum, 220 words maximum

Review the case study “Alaska Airlines: Navigating Change” and then complete the following: (a) State what actually occurred in the case regarding Kotter’s steps 3 and 4 of developing a vision and strategy and communicating the change vision (two to three paragraphs), and (b) address each of the critical elements for Section II parts C and D in your change effort analysis. Make sure to include your recommendations for implementing Kotter’s steps 3 and 4.

C. Form a Strategic Vision

1. Determine the values that are essential to this change. Why are these values essential?
2. Establish the vision for this organizational change effort. How will this vision be effective in promoting your change effort?
3. Identify your intended targeted outcomes. Defend your choices.
4. What must occur for the organizational change effort to be considered a success? Defend your response.

D. Communicate the Change

1. What is required for the change to be communicated effectively within the organization? Why?
2. Determine actions you will take to encourage two-way communication for effective feedback loops during implementation of the change effort. Explain why these actions will be effective.
3. How will you support the direct supervisors in the organization in their efforts to communicate with employees about the change effort?
4. Describe how you will address any concerns or anxieties regarding this change.
5. Who needs to be involved and in what capacity for this change effort to be a success?

Non-wage benefits are an increasingly important part of modern compensation structures. The variation in benefits can be quite dramatic and can require a range of administrative tactics and time.

Write a page answering the following questions:

• What are some of the common cost-containment practices with regards to benefits administration?
• What can administrators do to control the increasing benefits costs without reducing the employee perceived value of the benefits and/or increasing the employee cost?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with intext citations and references in APA format.

As a leader, it is expected for you to be able to identify with the workers within the organization. This process can take place during basic observation, performance evaluations, attendance, interaction with others, and basic characteristics or behaviors. The leader must identify different personality types or behaviors and apply the suggested tactics for properly handling each type. 

Question titlee.g: Lorem, IpsumYour questionNormalHeading LargeHeading MediumHeading SmallCode BlockNormalAs a leader, it is expected for you to be able to identify with the workers within the organization. This process can take place during basic observation, performance evaluations, attendance, interaction with others, and basic characteristics or behaviors. The leader must identify different personality types or behaviors and apply the suggested tactics for properly handling each type. Use article(s) that addresses different personality types or behaviors in the work place and how to apply tactics for properly handling of each type. Provide your opinion on the article as it applies to the following questions: What is the author’s main point? Who is the author’s intended audience? Do the author’s arguments support his or her main point? Explain different personality types or behaviors and how to apply the suggested tactics for properly handling of each type. What evidence supports the main point? What is your opinion of the article? (Do not simply summarize the article.)What evidence, either from the textbook or additional sources, supports your opinion? Your article critique should be at least two pages in content length, including an introduction, a body of supportive material (paragraphs), and a conclusion. Be sure to include a title page and a reference page and follow all other APA formatting requirements. The title page and reference page do not count toward the total page requirement.Upload file (optional)Supported file types: jpg, png, pdf, doc, xls

Provide your opinion on the article as it applies to the following questions: 

• What is the author’s main point? 
• Who is the author’s intended audience? 
• Do the author’s arguments support his or her main point? Explain different personality types or behaviors and how to apply the suggested tactics for properly handling of each type. 
• What evidence supports the main point? 
• What is your opinion of the article? (Do not simply summarize the article.)
• What evidence, either from the textbook or additional sources, supports your opinion? 

Your article critique should be at least two pages in content length, including an introduction, a body of supportive material (paragraphs), and a conclusion. Be sure to include a title page and a reference page and follow all other APA formatting requirements. The title page and reference page do not count toward the total page requirement.

Question 1

Arrow Furniture is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of high-end furniture located in North Carolina. The furniture industry has suffered from foreign competition over recent years. Nationwide, there have been massive layoffs and several large companies have closed. Arrow’s workers are feeling these pressures and have begun displaying counterproductive behaviors. The HR manager recently told Mary Baker, the family member serving as CEO, that employees are threatening to unionize if they don’t get higher pay and more job security. Mary is upset by this comment because the family has supported employees with decent salaries and health benefits. Higher wages are the last thing the company needs if they are to remain competitive. 

The Baker family wants to turn things around. They know they will have to be more competitive price-wise. This might be achieved by finding cheaper suppliers, lowering employee labor costs, or increasing productivity. That said, the Baker’s strongly believe that it is important to “take care of their people,” many of whom are lifelong employees.

A global car manufacturer is going to open a new facility in the community. It is likely the company will offer higher salaries and better benefits than offered by Arrow Furniture. The firm is known to offer such benefits in an attempt to reduce the need for a union. Jobs at this plant will be more technically advanced than those at Arrow and the company is offering job training to those who are interested. 

The Bakers are aware that the nature of work at Arrow results in moderate levels of hygiene factors and low motivators.

Using the 3-Step Problem-Solving Approach and the Organizing Framework, what should the Bakers do to motivate their employees and get support for the company’s future plans?

Question 2

Review the following conversation:

Marcy:  Dana, can I talk to you for a couple of minutes? We’ve been roommates for two years and I think I have a time management problem. I just don’t get enough done in a day. What do you think?

Dana:  Tell me more. How did you decide that you have a problem?

Marcy:  I never get everything done on my to-do list. The more I get done, the more I end up adding to the list. 

Dana:  What would solving the problem look like to you?

Marcy:  Well, I’d get everything done on my list.

Dana:  Is that realistic?

Marcy:  It’s not, but what else am I going to do?

Dana:  What else can you do that will help? Can you work with an advisor? Use a scheduling program?

This is an example of coaching. Describe the process of coaching and explain why is it important for managers to be effective coaches.

 A Competent Response

Purpose of Assignment: This assignment provides a realistic scenario in which students practice to identify a culturally appropriate response while adapting to meet the cultural needs of the client.

Transferable skill: Diversity and Teamwork

Demonstrating awareness and empathy while working collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. In a profession where cultural sensitivity is paramount, workers will inevitably interact with people from varying religions, races, ethnicities and cultures. Success occurs with culturally competent teamwork.

Instructions:

Examine the following scenario:

In 2012, a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country of Japan. Aid and rescue workers from all over the world came to Japan to assist the Japanese people in their recovery. Imagine that you are an international aid worker that has been sent to Japan just after the occurrence of the earthquake and the tsunami. While on your flight to Japan you access various internet resources to learn everything you can about the Japanese culture.

In a 2-page paper discuss the following:

• How do the Japanese respond to tragedy? Be specific. Give examples.
• Given the information you have learned about the Japanese culture, how will you adapt your behavior and service so that you are culturally sensitive?
• Discuss how the Japanese perceive the concepts of personal counseling, accepting assistance from outsiders and how they handle death.

Format:

• Submit paper in APA format using clear and concise grammar.