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Each theory you examine in this course has its own framework for addressing client needs and its own set of theory-based interventions. As with any purely theoretical basis, implementation in real life may require adjustments. Select one of the theories demonstrated in the media this week (either humanistic, experiential, or emotional focused therapy [EFT]), and consider the challenges you may face when integrating this theory with your own theoretical orientation. Then, think about how you might mitigate these challenges.

By Day 4

Post a brief explanation of one challenge you may encounter if you attempted to integrate the theory you selected with your lens of couple counseling in your future professional practice. Then, explain how you might mitigate this challenge.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the resources.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

Discussion 5B

 Operational capacity seeks to examine how well and how reliably programs, policies, and procedures work to create value, efficiency, and effectiveness. Discuss one or two key policies and procedures that the Chicago Police Department should consider modifying, and offer a rationale to explain why. Use the Operational Capacity Perspective form for reference. 

Human Resource Discussion

 

Three months ago, you decided to hire freelance workers because the company was overloaded by data processing work (due to the growth of the company). Today is the last Friday of the month and you have to process the invoices from the freelance workers. The freelance workers are doing an excellent job processing the invoices. The amount of hours used to complete the work, however, increases each month. Last month, the freelancers’ timesheets showed they spent an average of 18 hours to go through the data for one client. This month, the freelancers spent an average of 25 hours per account. This is troubling since it took in-house processing 5–7 hours to go through the data for one client. The most inexperienced employee on the team took nine hours to process one client’s account.

You discussed the situation with another manager and he suggested using a software program called EyeSpy that takes pictures of freelancers’ computer screens and records keystrokes and mouse clicks periodically throughout the day. At the end of each week, you can drill down by worker, examining their productivity to give you an accurate report of who is doing what while on the clock.

  • Should the company be allowed to install the EyeSpy software to monitor performance? If not, what other suggestions do you have on finding out why there are variations in the freelancer’s timesheet?
  • Is it legal for organizations to monitor the performance of the employees without telling them? Why or why not?

XL Leadership Foundations 14 Week 10 DB

Week 10 Discussion Due Sunday

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Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

DB1: What I’ve observed

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Despite the benefits of diversity, some say it is a “double-edged sword.”  Explain why?

DB2: What I’ve observed

Describe the different generations that make up what some people are now referring to as “generational diversity” and identify their unique characteristics.

What are the implications of generational diversity on effective leadership?

Case study

 

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.

Discussion 01.3: Failure of MCOs

HA3120D – Essentials of Managed Care

 Discussion 01.3: Failure of MCOs

From your text readings and other research through the virtual library or web:

.Discuss the reasons for the failure of some of the first MCOs.

.Were there some common factors that led to their failure?

.Have those issues/factors been addressed?

Respond to two other students.  Please cite references in your post which should be 150-200 words.