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Within the Discussion Board area, write 350–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Situational leadership defines effectiveness when the leader can determine the level of development needed of the subordinates in a situation and then apply the appropriate leadership style to fill the gap. This unit will discuss the impact or influence demographics have on the 4 leadership style preferences. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think that age influences the preference for a type leadership style? Which of the four leadership styles (delegating, supporting, coaching, directing) do you think Generation Z, Generation Y (Millennials), Generation X, Baby Boomers, and Traditionalists would prefer? Justify your answer with the literature.
2. Do you think that gender influences the preference for a particular  leadership style? Which of the four leadership styles do you think males and females prefer?
3. Are demographics such as age and gender reflected in situational  leadership approaches? Justify your answer. 

In addition to addressing all requirements of the assignments, model answer includes the following:

• Discuss age preferences in terms of:
  • Structure vs. less structure 
  • Autonomy in their work
  • The ages for the generations are: Generation Z (born after 1997); Generation Y/Millennial (born between 1977–1997); Generation  X (born between 1965–1976); Baby Boomers (born between 1946–1964);  Traditionalist (born before 1945).
• You may find in research that males prefer more directive and females prefer more supportive leadership styles.
• Demographics are not reflected in situational leadership theory. This is one of the criticisms of the theory. The theory assumes that the preference is based on skills and motivation.
• Properly cite the required reading materials.

Additional Resources:

• Kingl, Adam. (2020).Next generation leadership: how to ensure young talent will thrive with your organization. [Skillsoft version] Available from

what did you learn from this ppt, explain it in details

Using your learning from this week, choose two companies that you feel could use Kirkpatrick’s Taxonomy. In your paper, justify why you feel Kirkpatrick’s Taxonomy would be essential for each organization. In addition, support the need for aligning evaluations with the values and the strategies of these organizations. Your work should also design a plan for implementing Kirkpatrick’s Taxonomy into each organization.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

·  Write at least 4 pages using Microsoft Word in APA style.

·  Use font size 12 and 1” margins.

·  Include cover page and reference page.

·  Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.

·  Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style.

·        References must come from sources such as, scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, CNN, online newspapers such as, The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc. Sources such as, Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc. are not acceptable for academic writing.  

APA format

At least 1 reference

Write a 175- to 265-word response to the following questions:

• What training and education programs are vital for health care managers? Provide details.
• Which do you believe would be most important for you? Why?

Read the case study titled “Revitalizing a Brand”, located in the online course shell. Use the Internet or Strayer databases to research the branding and communication strategies of one (1) health services organization that is similar to the health services organizations mentioned in the case study.

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

1. Describe the current marketing communication, identity, and brand position of Plaza Home Health Services.
2. Conduct a Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats (SWOT) analysis associated with the current marketing communication, identity, and brand position of Plaza Home Health Services.
3. Assess the importance of benchmarking in Plaza Home Health Services’ development and implementation of an effective brand strategy (marketing communication, identity, and brand position).
4. Compare branding and communication strategies of a similar health services organization with that of Plaza Home Health Services. Determine whether or not Plaza Home Health Services should apply additional best practices into its current branding and communication strategies. Provide a rationale and support for your response.
5. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other 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 the marketing research process and market segmentation strategies in the health care industry.
• Analyze business planning based on an analysis of domestic and global operating environments, market dynamics (supply and demand), commercialization, and product-market expansion.
• Explain how branding strategies apply to the health care market for existing and new products.
• Determine the marketing communications strategy used in health care services.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in health services strategic marketing.
• Write clearly and concisely about health services strategic marketing using proper writing mechanics.

Question 1:

Discuss the effects of employee layoffs. Identify:

• Three ways that layoffs can affect other employees in the organization.
• Two additional ways that layoffs can affect the organization as a whole.
• At least two ways to retain remaining employees after a layoff.
• Two ways of ensuring that you are abiding by the laws that govern employment and ethical practices.

Question 2:

• Use the Internet to research a company that you would like to work for, with a focus on its recruiting efforts.
• Make two recommendations for how the company you researched can improve its recruiting efforts.
  • Provide two specific examples to support your recommendations.
  • Don’t forget about recruiting a diverse population.

View the following video about the top ten labor strikes in U. S. history (measured by numerical or historical significance):

(WatchMojo.com, 2014).

WatchMojo.com (2014). Top 10 labor strikes in U.S. history. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgd7_K5pCCU.

Case Assignment

Select one of the strikes presented in the video as your focus for this assignment:

10. Steel Strike 1919
9. UPS Worker Strike 1997
8. U.S. Postal Strike 1970
7. Professional Air Traffic Controllers Strike 1981
6. Homestead Steelworkers Strike 1892
5. ILGWU Garment Workers Strike 1909
4. Great Railroad Strike 1922
3. Textile Workers Strike 1934
2. Bituminous Coal Strike 1946
1. Steelworkers Strike 1959

Prepare a 4- to 5-page paper addressing the following:

1. Summarize the story behind the strike.
2. Was there a “winning” side and a “losing” side? Or, were both sides “winners? Or, were both sides “losers”? Why?
3. The union movement has changed throughout history. Many labor-management agreements today call for cooperation between management and labor. Discern whether or not, given this turbulent history, a cooperative partnership is even possible.

Use at least five Online Library sources plus any applicable background readings to support your discussion.

1. Discussion #1 Forum Posts 

2. Reflection Essay #1

Respond  to Karen Harrison post 

Instruction

• In the 21st century, there are few people who do not have an established social media presence.  This is part of your brand. Establishing a brand that is attractive to potential employers is a crucial step in the job search process. Your presence on social media accounts can help or hurt your job search.
  • Consider your presence on social media, whether personal or professional.
    • Describe one element of your social media presence that you can use to support the brand you want your potential employers to see. How does this element demonstrate the elements of P.R.I.C.E or some soft skills? Support your response with at least one external resource.
    • Describe one element of your social media presence that could negatively affect the impression potential employers have of you (your brand). How does this element impair your goal to present yourself as a professional?
  • Describe two tasks you can perform to strengthen and/or improve your brand using social media. Support your response with at least one external resource.
    • For each task, describe how completing it would help you in your job search activities.
    • For each task, discuss any barriers you might anticipate while completing it.

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