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How can organizations measure intangible variables in such a way as to provide construct validity? In metrics many factors can be measured directly. In the Fitz-Enz text, we have learned for instance, that accountancy has matured to a degree in which companies can measure financial performance well. However, measuring intangibles or measures which do not allow for direct observation are more difficult. This perhaps is the reason there are many ways to measure leadership or organizational culture. The key to measuring these variables is to look at the direct impacts of associated phenomena. For instance, provide several ways in which you would measure love between people. Key: It cannot be measured directly.

* Your initial post (approximately 200-250 words) should address each question in the discussion directions
* Please use at least two appropriate scholarly references formatted in the most current APA format.

PLEASE READ, FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS!!

Using Rasmussen resources, search engines, textbooks and other sources, review different types of survey designs. In a 1-2 page submission including the following: 

• Create a short survey sample that has at least 5 questions or methods for collecting data responses. 
• Briefly describe your survey and how it might be used in a Human Service setting. 
• If using In-text citation, please cite sources in APA format.

Health care information systems implementation such as electronic health records (EHRs) require detailed planning, well-trained staff, and upper-management support in order to achieve a successful implementation. In addition, comprehending barriers to implementation and previous implementation failures is important to fully understand.

Case Assignment

In addition to your assigned reading, conduct a literature review of health care organizations that have implemented an EHR. Identify one health care organization in particular that has implemented an EHR. Create a 12- to 15-slide (not including title slide and reference slides) PowerPoint presentation on the implementation of an EHR within a health care organization. Provide a brief introduction about the health care organization, what type of EHR they selected, and their process for implementation (this should cover from the analysis phase to implementation). In addition, discuss some of the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. Finally, discuss any improvements in patient outcomes that the health care organization states (If the organization does not state any, simply put that on your slide.)

Assignment Expectations

1. Submit a 12- to 15-slide (not including title slide and reference slides) PowerPoint presentation on the health care organization you have selected.
2. The slides should discuss: brief introduction about the healthcare organization, what type of EHR they implemented, the implementation process of the EHR (this should cover from the analysis phase to implementation), any challenges faced and if their were noted improvements in patient outcomes..
3. Provide speaker notes to support your slides.
4. Provide references from at least 3 scholarly articles (peer-reviewed) and citations. Do not include information from non-scholarly materials such as wikis, encyclopedias, or www.freearticles.com (or similar websites). Use the following link for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals: http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/handouts/peerrev.php.
5. For additional information on reliability of sources, review the following source:
   Georgetown University Library. (n.d.). Evaluating internet resources. Retrieved from https://www.library.georgetown.edu/tutorials/research-guides/evaluating-internet-content
6. Your response should incorporate the outcomes of the module with the requirements of this assignment and will be graded according to the rubric

The Session Long Project is not a term paper due at the end of the course. Rather, the SLP acts as a vehicle to give the topics of each module a personal, concrete expression. These modular Session Long Project assignments are due at the end of each module.

I want you to pick an organization to examine throughout the rest of the course. It may be one you work for or it may not. You will be examining this organization for the following modules’ SLP assignments and responsible for locating at least three references to use in each SLP paper to support your discussion points.

This first SLP deals with the structure of this organization and its inventory management. In 3–4 pages (not counting the cover sheet and reference sheet), describe the organization to include these key areas:

1. The name of the organization
2. Its primary business
3. Why you chose this business
4. Its inventory management procedures. This is the key aspect of the assignment. Be sure to elucidate this in some detail. Does this company use VMI? Could it use VMI? What does it use to ensure it has the right inventory at the right time and control the costs?

SLP Assignment Expectations

Research the organization with information you can find on the internet or other resources you find on your own. The paper should be 3–4 pages in length and have a cover sheet and a reference page. Clarity of presentation is important, as well as your ability to apply the topics to the logistics area of your selected firm. Use at least 3 different sources of information and annotate your sources of information appropriately on your references page and within the text as necessary. You will be assessed on how well you demonstrate your knowledge of the topic as it applies to your selected firm. Submit your assignment for grading by the end of this module.

Introduction

Term Paper

The purpose of the Term Paper is to analyze the student’s ability to articulate key course concepts in relation to a professional organization. Each student will write a position paper that takes a clear position on how the organization’s development of employees enhances or detracts from the competitive advantage of the organization.  The paper should include an analysis of the following:

• The Organization and its mission
• How the organization develops employees
• Link the development of employees to the accomplishment of organizational goals and the competitive advantage

Directions

The paper format will be:

1. 8–12 pages (not including the reference and title page)
2. Formatted in APA Style (all course assignments are in APA Style)
3. Include at least five (5) sources
4. Double-spaced

Apply the CRAAP test to your source. Evaluate your source’s overall strength based on the elements of the CRAAP test. Is this source appropriate to use in answering to your research question, why or why not? Explain one thing you have learned from the process of doing this CRAAP test. Provide a properly formatted APA reference to the web page at the end of your initial post.

Theresa and Mike want to create a merged company that is defined by a culture of integrity, thus aiding employees in making ethical decisions, such as in Joe’s ethical dilemma. They will begin by understanding the methods of embedding ethical decision making and behaviors into the culture, including their responsibilities as leaders. You, the consultant, are asked to provide recommendations and guidance to help them shape the culture they intend. This discussion is about values, a culture of integrity, and the role of leaders in creating and maintaining it.

Review the scenario for this course and discuss the following with your classmates.

• What ethical theories can be used to create a values-driven culture of integrity?
• What organizational programs or processes can help achieve a values-driven culture of integrity?
• In this type of culture, what decision-making processes can the CEOs use to make ethical decisions? Include any insights from your professional experience.  

400 words 2 References

Please Edit previous post with 1 citation, but don’t change the post.

Also Please answer one of the pictures I am attaching below for responding to their post with 1 citation please. 

IN 24 HOURS. BUT ASAP is BETTER

Assignment includes Unit VI Journal, Unit VI Case Study and Unit VII Essay

Warehousing and Material Handling

Based on the chapters reading and the attached articles, in a 3-5 page paper, explain the following:

• How do product characteristics influence packaging and materials handling considerations?
• What are some environmental disadvantages to plastic packaging?
• What environmentally friendly packaging strategies might a firm adopt?
• Discuss the advantages/disadvantages to public warehousing.
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of private warehousing?

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

• Write between 750 – 1,250 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.
• Use font size 12 and 1” margins.
• Include cover page and reference page.
• At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.
• No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.
• 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.