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The Assignment (15–20 pages):

Section 1: Abstract and Introduction (1–2 pages)

Section 2: Revised Literature Review and Problem Statement (5–7 pages):

• Literature Review to include: 
  • A synthesis of the literature of 15–20 peer reviewed, scholarly resources 
  • A description of theoretical gaps in the research 
• Problem Statement to include: 
  • An explanation of the specific problem that addresses identified gaps within the literature 
  • An explanation of how your problem statement incorporates implications for positive social change

Section 3: Personal Health Care Administration Leadership Theory (2–3 pages):

• An articulation of your personal Health Care Administration Leadership Theory 

Section 4: Revised Visual Representation of Your Health Care Administration Leadership Theory (3–4 pages):

Your visual representation should include:

• Your personal Health Care Administration Leadership Theory to address the gaps identified in the literature 
• A visual representation of the theory (e.g., table, graph, matrix) 
• An explanation on how the theory addresses the literature gaps identified in Week 5 
• A description of how your theory incorporates aspects of systems thinking 

Section 5: Empirical Evaluation Plan for a Health Care Administration Leadership Theory (3–4 pages):

You will assess if the newly developed leadership theory addresses the problem you have been working on. What methodological steps will you use? How will you collect data? Suggestion: start with how theories in our text are evaluated. It does not have to be detailed, but it must include the methods, measures, and analytic techniques.

If the Assignments are done correctly, there should be an alignment from the topic of choice to the evaluation: 

• The topic is researched in the literature. The literature review points out a theoretical gap that needs to be addressed by leadership. 
• The gap is turned into a problem statement. 
• A leadership theory to address the problem is proposed. 
• The theory is depicted in a visual. 
• An evaluation plan describes how the newly developed theory resolves the problem identified in the literature. 

Section 6: Conclusion (1–2 pages)

Section 7: References:

• An APA-formatted reference list of 15–20 peer-reviewed, scholarly journals

Assignment Content

1. Resource: Grading Guide: FMLA, Labor Law, and OSHA

   You are a first-year Human Resource Specialist at “State of Estates” estate planning firm. Norman is the mid-level manager responsible for the southern regional office. The following events have recently occurred in Norman’s office:

   • Ken, an estate planner in Norman’s office, recently adopted a baby with his wife. He applied for 12-week family leave, but was denied by Norman because his wife did not physically give birth. The corporate human resource department (where you work) was not given notice of this decision.
   • June, part of the full-time housekeeping staff, has been asking other employees if they would like to join a union. There are currently no unions within the organization.
   • Maria is concerned about ladders that are placed around the office for remodeling. Norman said not to worry, and that there are no official policies for safety in an office setting.
   • Prepare a  15- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes responding to Norman from a Human Resource standpoint. The presentation should address the following topics:
   • An overview of the FMLA and its key provisions relating to Ken.
   • Recommended resolution for Ken’s situation (both for Ken as an employee and as a company handling these requests moving forward).
   • An overview of key labor laws to briefly educate Norman on employee rights in unionizing.
   • A brief discussion of OSHA and possible application to Norman’s office setting.
   • Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Please answer the questions below. Use question and answer (Q&A) format for your response; in other words, include the original question along with your answer in the reply. Within your post, support your responses with information from at least two reputable sources (library and/or Web-based) and provide the full citation at the end. Use APA format for your references. Bring in your own personal experiences, if applicable.

For this Module 1 Discussion, you will first be asked to react to a video report and then do some research and comment on some international aspects of protected categories in employment.

In March 2017, the European Court of Justice ruled that employers may ban Islamic headscarves. As long as all religious symbols are also treated the same way, the court said no discrimination can be claimed.

Watch the video report from Deutsche Welle (DW) Brent Goff Reports for background and then address the discussion questions.

Brent Goff Reports. (2017, March 14). In Europe, no religion at work [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LemKVWkoeXE

1. How do you think the European case discussed in the video report would be decided in the United States? Why? Explain and support your answer.
2. Select a category (age, race, religion, marital status, criminal/incarceration history, pregnancy, sex, sexual identity, education level, parenthood, national origin, dress, economic status, military status, and so forth).
3. In the United States, how are individuals in the category that you selected protected from discrimination in employment? Be specific. Give examples.
4. For the category you have selected, how are U.S. protections different from or similar to protections in another country (You choose the country to make the comparison).

• provide an example of two (2) of the following techniques or methods  that you or someone that you know has endured or witnessed: unfair  recruitment, employment application, and interview process. Investigate  the extent to which the chosen technique or method left room for  prohibited employment practices. Next, recommend key corrective actions  that an organization could take in order to mitigate prohibited  employment practices.
• , select two (2) employment  opportunities with which you are currently familiar, and classify two  (2) types of background checks that would be acceptable. Justify your  response

Imagine that you work for a global automobile manufacturer as a lead training and development associate. The head of human resources (HR) has had meetings with various departments, and a training need was identified by the sales department. Sales have dropped considerably in the last quarter, and through a training needs analysis, it was shown that sales associates lack the proper knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to effectively sell automobiles to various car dealerships in the United States and abroad.

The head of HR has asked that you give him or her a presentation on which major training theory you would recommend to apply to this scenario to equip the sales associates with the necessary skills to increase sales.

Select one training theory. This can be any of the four discussed in this unit or a training theory of your choice that interests you. Then, in your PowerPoint presentation, include the elements listed below.       

• Discuss the training theory and its primary tenets.
• Explain why you recommend this theory.
• Discuss two to three activities that you would build from this theory. For example, if you chose action theory, you may create group activities where sales associates run through sales scenarios with each other to see what works and what does not. Feel free to be as creative as you would like with your given theory. 
• Explain how your activities will address each learning style (i.e., visual, audible, and kinesthetic learning styles).

Your presentation must be at least 10 slides in length, not counting the title and reference slides. You are required to use at least one outside source and to utilize the notes section within PowerPoint. Within the notes section, include additional explanations for each slide. As you create your presentation, keep in mind that you are presenting for executives at your organization. All sources used, including the required unit resources, must be cited and referenced according to APA guidelines.

After a thorough review of the video, provide at least 3 of your own specific reasons why HR might be the right career for you. It’s OK to use points from the video just make them specific to your own thinking. Please make sure your responses are specific and not just bullet points. 

NO PLAGIARISM

WILL BE CHECKED THRU TURNITIN AND SAFE ASSIGN

Assessment 4

Create a 7–10-slide presentation and record a 4–6-minute voiceover presentation that explains who you are as a professional, your strengths and professional attributes, how you will maintain lifelong professionalism, and your educational plan for continuing to develop and market your skills.

What does it mean to demonstrate professional presence? An employee, a leader, or an entrepreneur with professional presence has confidence, poise, and competence and knows how to communicate effectively, take initiative, and innovate to achieve results. This course has introduced you to 10 skills that together form a toolkit you can use to demonstrate a powerful professional presence to your current or potential employer. In this assessment, you will explain how your accomplishments, professional attributes, and skills have contributed to your professional presence, and you will also discuss ways you will continue to practice lifelong professionalism. Creating this presentation will help you clearly communicate who you are as a professional and market your talents, skills, and achievements to colleagues and other key stakeholders in your professional life.

Assessment Instructions

Overview

In this assessment, you will build on the work you have done in this course to create and record a professional presentation. Your presentation will explain who you are as a professional, your strengths and professional attributes, how you will maintain lifelong professionalism, and your educational plan for continuing to develop and market your skills. 

Preparation

Review the assessment resources. Use the Capella library to locate at least two additional articles or books that discuss professional presence.

In your presentation, you will need to record a voiceover narration. It is recommended that you use Kaltura, a program that records audio and video. Refer to Using Kaltura if you need help using this courseroom tool.

Note: If you require the use of assistive technology or alternative communication methods to participate in these activities, please contact [email protected] to request accommodations.

Instructions

Create a 7–10-slide PowerPoint presentation that includes the following:

• Step 1: Describe your professional attributes and skills. 
  • Include a Title slide with a title for your presentation and your name. 
  • Include an Introduction slidethat introduces who you are and your chosen professional field, with an appropriate photo.
  • Include at least one Professional Attributes & Skills slide that provides a description of your professional attributes and skills (such as professional attire, strong communication skills, self and social awareness, et cetera). You may need a second slide to cover this component. Reference the course resources or other sources to support your description.
• Step 2: Explain what it means to demonstrate professional presence, citing support from credible sources. 
  • Include a Professional Presence slide that explains what it means to have professional presence, citing evidence from your library sources to support your explanation.
• Step 3: Describe personal examples of professional presence. 
  • Include at least one Examples of Professional Presence slide where you describe clear, concrete examples of how you have demonstrated professionalism in your career and/or academic program. You may need two slides. 
• Step 4: Discuss strategies that will be part of a continued plan for maintaining professionalism.  
  • Include a Lifelong Professionalism slide explaining how you will continue to develop your professionalism. Consider how you will continue to hone the skills you learned about in this course as you continue in your career or enter a new field. 
• Step 5: Demonstrate effective oral and visual presentation skills. 
  • Prepare notes for your oral presentation and add them to the presenter notes in PowerPoint. You can type your notes in the Notes area below each slide.
  • Record a voiceover presentation to accompany your slides (approximately 4–6 minutes). Focus on how you have demonstrated professional presence and your plan for lifelong professionalism. It is recommended you use Kaltura to record your presentation. Refer to Using Kaltura if you need help using this courseroom tool.
• Step 6: Write coherently with correct grammar, usage, mechanics, and citation of sources. 
  • Include a References slide that cites at least four credible references, two from the Capella library. 

Additional Requirements

Your presentation should also meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA format: Citations should be formatted according to current APA Style and Format guidelines. 
• References: Your presentation should include at least four credible references (two from the Capella library).
• Visual appeal: Slides are clear and visually appealing.
• Speaker notes: Notes accompany the content slides to provide more detail and expand on points made in your slides.
• Length of PowerPoint presentation: 7–10 slides.
• Length of voiceover presentation: 4–6 minutes.

Competencies Measured

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

• Competency 1: Describe the importance and impact of key skills and behaviors that are necessary for success in the future of work. 
  • Describe professional attributes and skills.
• Competency 2: Analyze factors that contribute to professional presence.  
  • Explain what it means to demonstrate professional presence.
  • Describe personal examples of professional presence.
• Competency 3: Develop skills to support a successful learning experience and career. 
  • Discuss strategies that will be part of a continued plan for maintaining professionalism. 
  • Demonstrate effective oral and visual presentation skills.
• Competency 4: Compose text that articulates meaning relevant to its purpose and audience. 
  • Write coherently with correct grammar, usage, mechanics, and citation of sources.
• Professional Presence Presentation Scoring Guide
  Professional Presence Presentation Scoring Guide Criteria Non-performance Basic Proficient Distinguished Describe professional attributes and skills.Does not attempt to describe professional attributes and skills. Attempts to describe professional attributes and skills, but the description is unclear or incomplete.Describes professional attributes and skills.Describes professional attributes and skills, including specific examples of how those attributes and skills are demonstrated. Explain what it means to demonstrate professional presence.Does not attempt to explain what it means to demonstrate professional presence.Attempts to explain what it means to demonstrate professional presence, but explanation is unclear or incomplete.Explains what it means to demonstrate professional presence.Explains what it means to demonstrate professional presence, using specific evidence to support explanation. Describe personal examples of professional presence.Does not identify examples of professional presence.Identifies but does not describe examples of professional presence. Describes personal examples of professional presence.Describes concrete personal examples that demonstrate a clear understanding of professional presence. Discuss strategies that will be part of a continued plan for maintaining professionalism. Does not identify strategies that will be part of a continued plan for maintaining professionalism.Identifies but does not discuss strategies that will be part of a continued plan for maintaining professionalism.Discusses strategies that will be part of a continued plan for maintaining professionalism.Discusses strategies that will be part of a continued plan for maintaining professionalism, including examples of how those skills will be honed and refined. Demonstrate effective oral and visual presentation skills. Oral and/or visual presentation components detract from the overall message. Demonstrates oral and visual presentation skills, but the skills are in need of improvement.Demonstrates effective oral and visual presentation skills.Demonstrates effective oral and visual presentation skills, including clear and visually appealing slides and notes that expand on points made in slides. Write coherently with correct grammar, usage, mechanics, and citation of sources.Writing is unclear as a result of poor organization, grammar, usage, or mechanics.Attempts to write coherently, but there are examples of incorrect grammar, usage, or mechanics.Writes coherently with correct grammar, usage, mechanics, and citation of sources.Writes coherently with organization and correct grammar, usage, mechanics, and correct citation of sources. 

Apa format

1-2 paragraphs 

references

In Chapter 7: The Environment – Part II, Hite and Seitz (2016) discuss the existing tension between development and the environment. Development brings economic growth as well as social and environmental changes. To a developing country, economic growth may be of a higher priority than the consequences to the long-term health of its citizens or its environment. On the other hand, poverty can also harm the environment such as how searching for land to farm contributes to deforestation. 

Do wealthy nations using the labor of developing nations have responsibilities to the people and environment of that country? Why or why not? Be sure to use examples of existing companies to support your response.

Review the posts of your classmates and respond to at least one other post, offering a substantive comment on that classmate’s position on the issue(s).

WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL!   

Paper will be checked for plagiarism. 

WORK MUST MEET ALL OF ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION.

ALL ASPECTS OF THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE COVERED. 

MUST BE A CLEAR DISTINCTION OF EACH POINT MADE  

INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IS ATTACHED.

Discussion Topic #1

Discuss whether unions are still relevant and necessary in today’s work environment. What other means might be used to ensure the ‘‘employee voice’’ in the workplace? Remember to cite your references. Use at least one reference from class materials.

Discussion Topic #2

Discuss a major event in labor history that has had “carryover” to the modern practice of HR? [As an example, the Knights of Labor (KOL) promoted many ideas that were radical at the time..but common practice today!]

 https://open.lib.umn.edu/humanresourcemanagement/chapter/12-1-the-nature-of-unions/ 

 https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/labor