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  • “Assessing the Effectiveness of Ethics Codes: A Review of Three State Government Codes Using 20 Questions” “Promoting Ethical Behavior in the Workplace: The Importance of an Open-Door Policy and Whistleblower Protection”

    Please prepare a short response to each numbered statement. 
    1. B. Hernandez
    The City of Miami Police Department has a detailed code of ethics and standard working procedures that tell officers how to act and make decisions. “20 Questions to Ask About Your Code of Conduct” by Joe Murphy and Wen Swenson can be used to test this ethics code to ensure it is solid and valuable. Seven of those questions were used to look at the code for the Miami Police Department: 
    Does the code address conflicts of interest? The Miami Police Department’s code stresses honesty and integrity, especially in areas where there is a chance of a conflict of interest, like working with money and people. Officers are supposed to stay away from events that could make them less fair or objective. 
    Does the code provide clear guidance on ethical decision-making? The code describes specific situations and gives police step-by-step instructions to follow. This makes sure that moral concerns are part of their daily work. This includes rules about how to use force, deal with proof, and talk to people in the community. 
    Is there a mechanism for reporting unethical behavior? The Miami Police Department has set up straightforward ways for people to report illegal behavior. For example, an Internal Affairs Section’s job is to look into complaints and ensure people are held accountable. This makes police and the public more likely to report violations without worrying about getting in trouble. 
    2. C. Pierce
    The Tennessee Ethical Standards for Officials and Employees for Public Officers and Employees can be found here: https://sos-tn-gov-files.tnsosfiles.com/Tennessee_Code_Title_8_Chapter_17_-%20Ethical%20Standards.pdf
    I found an article that presented as the Code of Conduct, but felt the above article would be more fitting. 
    Seven Questions
    Does the code cover newly developing risks?
    No, the file has not been updated and is from 2014. While the information is relevant, it does not discuss the use of newer technology, such as AI, computer use, data privacy, reporting violations, fairness, and many other aspects. 
    Does the code include examples?
    No examples are included. It would be helpful if examples were included.
    Is the format inviting and effective?
    Yes, the format is inviting and effective, but it needs more detailed. It is organized well and properly formatted. It gives information on definitions needed, but for the “History” section, it does not relay back to any information to the normal reader.
    Does the code lead to other information sources?
    Yes, it references back to Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.) and specific chapters but there is no cited source so it is not helpful. 
    Is the code translated?
    I have not found this document translated in other languages; I have found other Code of Ethics documents from Tennessee for Social Workers translated into Spanish.
    Does the code go to all employees?
    Yes, it goes to all officials and employees in the public sector at all levels from my understanding.
    Is your code ethical and legal?
    While I don’t have a degree in law, I have read the information and I don’t see anything that is not ethical or not legal.
    3. E. Jones
    Georgia state ethics code overview using Joe Murphy and Wen Swenson list of questions.
    1. Does the code cover newly developing risks?
    After reviewing the ethics code, it was last signed April 1, 2021, by the Georgia governor Brian Kemp, it does specifically cover newly updates but rely on updates, evolving situations, or recommendations from agencies to address any legal issues to consider when updating. If new issues arise not covered by the current ethics code will require the agency to consult their ethics officer or legal counsel.
    2. What do you tell employees about raising questions?
    Any questions being raised should be discussed to maintain transparency and ethical conduct. Some key points discovered is employees should be able to openly communicate by asking questions without fear or reprisal and encourage an open-door policy. The whistleblower protection is also available to inform employees about whistleblower protections and being able to suspect wrongdoing and report it without fear of retaliation. Georgia has an ethics hotline where employees are free to use as a reporting mechanism allowing confidential reporting. Regular training will help to navigate conflicts of interest or misuse of resources. Open communication allows agencies to foster a culture of integrity.
    3. Do employees certify to the code?
    Yes, employees certify to code by reading and acknowledging ethical guidelines. This reinforces commitment to high standards of conduct.

  • “Improving Healthcare Organizations: A Manager’s Proposal for Addressing Major Forces and Budgetary Considerations” “Maximizing Healthcare Organization’s Financial Viability through a Flexed Budget Capital Proposal: A Comprehensive Financial Analysis and Justification” Capital Budget Proposal for XYZ Healthcare Organization

    Overview
    The final project for this course is a written proposal.
    While healthcare organizations differ greatly, managers in various departments of organizations must propose changes. Some changes managers might propose include updating processes, buying new equipment, and hiring employees. Managers also propose many other changes to executives and boards for approval. For this course, you will place yourself in the role of a manager in an organization of your choice. You will create a written proposal that will add value to an organization and will impact the budget. This may come in the form of adding updated equipment, changing a process to become more streamlined, and so on. You will be submitting your proposal to your instructor, who will be playing the roles of CEO and budgetary board, for consideration. This assessment requires you to defend the value added and the financial impacts to the organization that you outline in your proposal. Defending a proposal is a skill you can use in your future career.
    You will select your organization from the list provided in the Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric document. You also have the option of selecting your place of employment within healthcare as approved by your instructor. If you choose your own place of employment, you must ensure that sufficient financial information is available to support your work on this project.
    The project is divided into four milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Three, Four, and Six. The final project will be submitted in Module Seven.
    In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
    Articulate key managerial accounting principles in healthcare using appropriate terminology
    Determine financial impacts in healthcare by analyzing major forces affecting the delivery of health services
    Utilize financial statements to inform short- and long-term strategic planning
    Craft high-level proposals that address budgeting consideration by justifying spending for healthcare services
    Prompt
    Your proposal report should answer the following prompt: Considering the major forces in healthcare today, what improvements or changes would you propose for your selected organization? How would your proposal add value to the organization, and what impact would your proposal have in terms of the financial and budgetary considerations?
    The proposal that you are creating may require you to address these aspects in a different order. Please organize your report in the manner that seems the most logical for your topic.
    Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
    Introduction
    What are the major forces affecting the delivery of healthcare today? Discuss these forces and their corresponding impacts on today’s healthcare environment.
    Impact of Forces: What healthcare service and delivery opportunities and challenges exist because of the forces discussed above? Define the challenges and opportunities that exist for today’s healthcare leaders.
    Opportunities: Based on your analysis of the major forces, impacts, and opportunities provided, consider the specific organization that you selected. What opportunities exist for this organization, and how do these opportunities relate to the big-picture view of healthcare?
    Proposal: What is your proposal for addressing identified issues or improvements within your organization? In other words, what changes are you trying to incorporate in your selected organization?
    Financial and Budgetary Considerations
    Financial Statements: What financial statements will you utilize in making your proposal, and how will you use these statements?
    Proposal Impact: What impact will your proposal have on the organization’s financial statements? Articulate the impact using appropriate terminology.
    Flexed Versus Fixed: How would your proposal be different if using a flexed budget versus a fixed budget? In other words, how would the use of one type of budget versus the other impact your proposal, and how would your proposal impact the budget? (Evaluate the differences between a fixed and a flexed budget.)
    Proposal Justification
    Ratio Selection: What ratios will you use to support your proposal and why? Select the ratio or ratios that would be the most appropriate.
    Ratio Results: Calculate the selected ratios and articulate the results using accurate terminology. What do the results tell you about the viability of your proposal?
    Short- and Long-Term Impact: Based on your calculations and financial statement analysis, determine the short-term and long-term impact on the organization and the organization’s financials. What is the short-term and long-term financial impact of your proposal for the organization? How can you plan to strategically mitigate the impact on the financials of the company, or how will your proposal help inform strategic planning in the short and long term?
    Closing Statement/ Conclusion
    Added Value: What value will your proposal add to the organization? Justify the value or improvement your proposal will add for the organization, in consideration of trends in healthcare.
    Justification of Proposal: How appropriate is your proposal based on your financial analysis? Justify your proposal based on the financials and budgetary considerations. If you feel that your proposal is not appropriate given your analysis, explain why, with support of your reasoning.
    Milestones
    Milestone One: Draft Proposal: Major Forces
    In Module Two, you will submit a draft proposal for critical elements located in Section I, parts A and B (see above under Prompt). You will define the major forces affecting the delivery of healthcare. You will also describe the opportunities and challenges as they relate to healthcare leaders. Additionally, you should include the types of leases that might be considered for financial operations. In your response, consider the opportunities and challenges for today’s healthcare leaders. The draft proposal should be a minimum of 2 pages in length. This milestone is graded with the Milestone One Rubric.
    Milestone Two: Healthcare Organization Selection
    In Module Three, you will select a company within the healthcare industry that you will use later for your capital budget proposal research. You will submit the healthcare organization selection to the instructor to ensure that you are able to attend to each aspect of the assessment. The format should be a 2- to 3- paragraph journal assignment. This milestone is graded with the Milestone Two Rubric.
    Milestone Three: Draft Proposal: Capital Budget Item Selection and Opportunities Available for Proposal
    In Module Four, you will submit a draft proposal for Section I, parts C and D. Using your healthcare organization and the information gathered, identify the capital budget item or items that will be used as the basis for the written capital budget proposal. You must include how the proposal recommendations reflect the big-picture view of healthcare. Refer to the Note on Operational Budgeting in Health Care (located in your course pack) for final project budget guidance. The draft proposal should be a minimum of 1 page in length. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone Three Rubric.
    Milestone Four: Finance, Budget, and Justification
    In Module Six, you will submit a draft proposal for Sections II and III. You will provide financial statement analyses, profitability ratios, and ratio analyses to support the capital budget proposal you formulated in Milestone Three. You will also use financial calculations to support proposal recommendations and to explain the short- and long-term financial impact for the organization. The draft proposal should be a minimum of 2 pages in length. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone Four Rubric.
    Final Product: Written Proposal
    In Module Seven, you will submit a written proposal on your selected organization. You will provide an explanation of how the capital budget proposal supports the operational and strategic goals of the organization. You will explain the value of the capital proposal in consideration of current trends in healthcare and provide financial statement support and analysis. The written proposal should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final product. It should incorporate the feedback you received throughout the course. This submission will be graded with the Final Project Rubric.
    What to Submit
    Your written proposal should be long enough to sufficiently cover all necessary material, including key budgetary information and any external resources used in preparation. The number of pages is less important than the content and organization of the report. Your proposal should be organized logically since it will be used to convince your supervisor and budgetary board (your instructor) to approve your changes. Your paper must use APA formatting throughout, including headings, references, citations, and cover page.

  • Title: The Impact of Social Media and Online Communication on Society and Communication Skills

    Social media has become a common mode of communication for businesses, professional communicators, and interpersonal communication. In this discussion, you will consider the impact of social media and online communication in our society.
    For your initial posting answer the questions below. Explain your viewpoints and give supporting examples, where possible, that are reflected in today’s society and your personal experiences, as well as using supporting resources.
    Do you think social media and online communication have positively and/or negatively impacted social skills and communication in our society domestically and globally? Why or why not?
    What specific challenges and barriers in communication, if any, do you think social media reinforces in our society and on a global level?
    Have you found yourself relying predominantly on online communication (e.g., texting, instant messaging) in your personal and professional circles, instead of in-person meetings or phone conversations? Has anything been lost or gained from this transition?
    Are we losing the art of communication? Is the language of textease and tweeting adversely affecting students’ ability to write effectively and efficiently in their academic coursework and beyond in their careers?
    Tip: Copy and paste each question (bullet group) and type your responses underneath.
    In your replies to at least two peers, use these questions to guide your responses:
    What is your reaction to your peers’ viewpoints about the impact of social media and online communication in our society? Do you agree or disagree and why?
    Have you had similar experiences to your peers in their use of social media for personal and professional communication? Has anyone (e.g., parent/grandparent, professor, employer, friend, or significant other) ever complained to you or given you feedback about the lack of quality in such communications?
    *Please reply to each peer individually as if you are speaking to them directly.

  • “Personal Leadership Development Journey: Coaching for Empowerment”

    Description of assignment: 
    “The leader of the past knew how to tell, the leader of the future will know how to ask.”  – Peter Drucker
    In today’s fast-changing world a command and control leadership style will not sustain the adaptable, fast-developing and creative workforce needed for success. Instead, the leader who coaches, both on-the-job and formally, empowers, develops and supports others to succeed. The benefits are clear – coaching is about giving others the opportunity to solve their own problems by asking sharply focused questions to uncover the answers that the leader undoubtedly has within them. 
    As part of your Personal Leadership Development Journey at Hult, you are required to reflect on your skills and how you can use your own leadership style to empower others. We all know that Coaching enhances one’s ability to learn, make changes, and achieve desired goals. It is a thought-provoking and creative process that enables people to make conscious decisions and empowers them to become better leaders.
    The video assessment is the recording of the Coach and the Coachee discussing the Coachee’s professional goal / career development opportunity. Only the COACH is being assessed.
    The recording will be 10 minutes (+/- 1 minute)
    The Coach’s challenge is to take the Coachee through the coaching conversation stages (discussed in class) and ask questions to enable the Coachee to go into their professional challenge and work through it to come up with a way forward. 
    This Coachee can be a classmate, a fellow student, a non-Hult colleague. Most importantly, the Coachee cannot be a family member or a partner.
    The student being assessed is the student Coach only. The student Coachee is NOT assessed. Please note that the coaching session and the issues discussed must be related to a professional goal / career development opportunity – and it must be true to reality – there’s nothing “mock” about the session being recorded. The session is also confidential and this must be agreed between the Coach and the Coachee.
    Use the following steps for guidance:
    1. Choose who is Coach and who is Coachee,
    2. Work on a professional development / career development topic of your Coachee’s choice,
    3. Record the coaching conversation – where the Coach is being assessed .
    Note: In this assignment only the student who is acting as the Coach is being assessed so each student must submit a unique video in which they are in the Coach role.

  • Exploring Exciting Supply Chain Cybersecurity Job Openings As technology continues to advance and businesses become increasingly reliant on digital systems, the need for cybersecurity professionals has grown exponentially. This is especially true in the supply chain industry, where the protection of

    Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
    Research current Supply Chain cybersecurity job openings.
    Select one that you find particularly interesting and present it to the group Explain why you chose this one and why you might be interested in applying for it.
    You can use various job boards such as Indeed, Linkedin, Zip Recruiter, USA Jobs, or other job boards or postings you find. Try to generate good discussion through your response. Have fun with this week’s discussion!

  • Title: The Significance of Baptism in the Gospels and the Debate Surrounding the Genealogies of Matthew and Luke Part 1: After reading the article on Baptism from IVP’s Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels

    For this week’s dialogue, please respond to the prompt
    stated below.
    Select one of the articles below from IVP’s Dictionary of
    Jesus and the Gospels:
    Baptism
    Part 1.
    Read the attached article (Baptism from IVP’s Dictionary
    of Jesus and the Gospels). In a developed paragraph, present to the class two
    or three interesting and valuable pieces of information that you learned from
    the article that you read (so that we can learn collectively).
    Word count is 150 words minimum.
    Part 2.
    Answer the prompt question below based on your reading (cite
    your textbook or outside sources). Write developed paragraphs, incorporating
    specific detail, 3rd person, and cohesiveness (making sure that each sentence
    relates to the topic sentence).
    Word count is 150 words minimum.
    Prompt question:
    What are the main differences
    between the genealogies of Matthew and Luke and what are some possible
    solutions to the problem of two different genealogies?
    Mention verse references that support your thoughts.
    Citation Style:
    Turabian
    One or more sources are required.
    Do not use a web address.

  • Title: Creating a Plan for a Healthier Eating Lifestyle Introduction: Eating habits play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a balanced and nutritious diet is essential for maintaining a

     
    Write a plan for improving the way you eat. Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Improving Your Eating Habits: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/eating_habits.htmlLinks to an external site.
    What do you currently eat during the day and where?
    What foods you could continue to eat or add to your diet and why?
    What foods you would decrease or remove from your diet and why?
    Must include in-text citations and references.

  • Title: The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Review of Current Research Thesis Statement: The increasing use of social media has significant implications for mental health, as it has been linked to various negative outcomes such as increased anxiety,

    Submit the Background Portion of the Position Paper.
    Use APA in-text citations and list references used on a separate page.
    On the title page, list your thesis statement in red font.
    Mini research paper, giving factual and neutral infrmation about thesis. Refenece on a sepeate page.
    APA format, 6 references reuired.
    At the bottom of the page, list thesis in red font.
    This paper has to be thorough. 
    Thank you,

  • Title: “Surviving the Arctic Tundra: A Look at Three Cultures”

    OBJECTIVE: Human Planet is an amazing series that shows how humans survive and thrive in the most challenging of environmental circumstances. IF YOU ARE NOT IN CLASS ON THIS DAY TO WATCH THE VIDEO, or IF YOU CANNOT FIND THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT:
    List three cultures who live in ARCTIC TUNDRA BIOME. Write one paragraph about each culture: who are they, where the live, how they survive in such extreme conditions. INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE IN CLASS ON THIS DAY: Watch the video: Human Planet: The Arctic: Life in the Deep Freeze. Fill out the attached worksheet. Here is the worksheet: Global Human Planet ARCTIC (1)-1.docx

  • “Exploring Family Dynamics: Applying Theory to Personal Interview Findings”

    The paper should be 5-7 pages (excluding title and reference page). The paper will discuss the information you found during a family member(s) interview along with your ability to apply at least two concepts and/or theories you have learned in class to the information proved to you in the interview. The paper will be double-spaced pages, size 12 Times New Roman font, and will follow 6th edition APA format. The paper must be prepared in a Word processing program (i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works).