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  • Title: “Majestic Flight” Infinite blue sky Wings spread wide in graceful flight Eagle soars above Majestic creature Master of the open sky Freedom in motion A symbol of strength And

    For this assignment, you will write a haiku (with 3 stanzas=9 lines) inspired by an image from one of the following sites:  
    AudubonLinks to an external site.
    Audubon PhotographyLinks to an external site.
    Nature PhotographyLinks to an external site.
    Photo contestLinks to an external site.
    Links to an external site.For this assignment, you will write a haiku (with 3 stanzas=9 lines) inspired by an image from one of the following sites:  
    Create an APA document with a running head, page numbering, a title page, and a reference page.
    Title the haiku the same name as the photo.
    The syllable pattern in each of the three stanzas should be
    Line 1: 5 syllables
    Line 2: 7 syllables
    Line 3: 5 syllables 
    Attempt to capture a single moment (preferably in the photograph selected), an “Aha!” moment.
    Have a strategy, such as comparison, contrast, association, and/or implied metaphor or simile.
    Use a specific image and include imagery in your haiku.
    Stretch your creative-writing muscles and have fun! 
    Submissions:
    Responses will be submitted by attaching a MS Word .docx file (feel free to use whatever font size and style you deem appropriate for your poem).  

  • “The Importance of Understanding Ethical Issues in Management: Lessons from Exxon Valdez and Enron”

    This assignment is a 2-3 page (excluding cover and reference page) essay is required for this course. The source material for this paper can be found in the course reading material. However, students are required to seek additional external source material to bring another perspective to their papers. Students must obtain at least one research source from the APUS Online Library. Wikipedia is not a valid source for this paper!
    After reading the required reading content for weeks 1-8 this week, tell me the following:
    As a manager, explain the importance of understanding the TWO most interesting aspects of our reading material (Pick two topics that you thought were most interesting). Why did you find these topics interesting and HOW does EACH topic relate to one ethical scenario that you have heard about or read about in the news (Exxon Valdez, Enron, Tyco etc). You can talk about any case that relates to unethical behavior.
    Use our reading material and the library to support your positions. Be creative with how you link the content of our reading to the cases that you picked. This might require you to do additional research on the cases in our library or on the internet.
    The paper must contain the following format:
    Title Page – Include a title page with your name, student number, title of review, course number, course name, session, section, semester and date.
    Abstract-brief introduction to the essay
    Introductory Paragraph – Include an introductory paragraph.
    Font and Spacing – Use Arial or Times New Roman, 12 pitch font with double spaced lines.
    Length – Write a 2-3 page review, not including the title page and reference page.
    Reference Page – Include all references. Minimum of two (Course text and APUS Online Library)
    Formatted and referenced using APA style
    Punctuation, essay format (thesis, supporting paragraphs with transitions and topic sentences, and summary) grammar and documentation count toward grade.
    Save your review as Last Name – Week #1 Paper.doc and submit via the Assignment tool.

  • “Implementing a Merit Pay Plan: A Proposal for Motivating and Rewarding Performance”

    You will create a
    proposal for implementing a merit pay plan for a group or department in your
    organization or for one you’ve worked for in the past.  Your work will include
    a chart and a couple of paragraphs explaining your reasoning.
    Examples of charts
    to use in this assignment are attached. Explanations for the choices in the
    chart should be written in essay format (single or double-spaced).
    Be sure to read the
    announcement that explains the difference between a bonus program and a merit
    pay plan.
    Your plan should
    clearly identify measurable team goals, the rewards to team members for
    achieving the goals, the amount of the reward (actual dollars or percentages),
    and the promised time between the measurement of the goals and the disbursement
    of the reward. Explain why the goals are important (connection to the
    organization) and why the dollar amount and timing are significant enough to be
    motivating to the workers.  
    Hello
    let me clarify what is expected.
    Background
    The term Merit Pay is interpreted
    differently by HR practitioners. Technically, Merit
    Pay is a form of pay-for-performance (P4P),
    originally known as performance-related pay PRP, a type of comp philosophy to reward
    employees for their contributions (performance) rather than their longevity or
    position.  For year, companies had given raises which were based on the
    cost-of-living (called COLAs – Cost of Living Adjustments) or based on a
    person’s time in the job (90 day raise, 6 month raise, annual raise) and these
    had nothing much to do with how well the employee was doing his/her
    job.   It was only senior management who had any part of their
    compensation tied to their performance, or actually, the performance of the
    company.  
    Then, in the late 1980s or 1990s, I
    saw a surge in the practice of paying for performance spread to workers outside
    of senior management and, by 1989, 44% of American companies had extended P4P
    to non-management employees (Economist, 2009).  This “merit pay” took the
    place of what people knew of as a raise and was added to a person’s base
    salary.  It was/is a raise but based-on-performance, not on the
    cost-of-living or longevity with the organization.
    Expectations
    For purposes of this assignment,
    however, Merit Pay means a bonus based-on-performance and not a raise added to base salary. 
    You will be creating a chart with at least 3 clearly defined goals, the amount
    of the reward (actual dollars or percentages), how the goal will be measured
    & the promised time between achievement and payment of the reward (merit
    pay). You should explain the choices you made in a 1-2 paragraph essay
    preceding or following the chart. 
    As the reading material states, for
    performance based plans to be effective, they need to be SMART (see article
    below for more info) and 
    Fairly simple
    Staggered in difficulty so a person continually has
    something more to strive for
    Tied to a business related objective
    Substantial enough in reward to motivate
    Paid out as close to achievement as administratively
    reasonable
    See the examples posted in the course
    reading and attached here.  Be sure to include all of the components and
    offer some reasoning/explanation for what you propose in a couple of paragraph
    accompanying a chart or outline. Announce_Wk5_Merit Pay
    Plans_Examples-R.docx 
    Let me know if you have any questions.
    References
    The Economist. (2009).
    Performance-related pay.  Online extra. Retrieved from http://www.economist.com/node/14301231 
    Additional article of interest
    Haughey, D. (n.d.). Smart Goals.
    Project Smart.  Retrieved from
    https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/smart-goals.php 
    Kruse, K. (2013). 8 Secrets to a
    Perfect Bonus Program. Forbes. Retrieved from
    https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2013/05/01/bonus-program/#3c1c3ee72a13

  • “Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care: Analyzing the Impact of the Nurse Staffing Standards Act of 2023”

    S.1113 – Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2023 is the policy this paper should be written about. See attached files.

  • “Mastering Tableau: A Step-by-Step Tutorial for Getting Access and Using the Software”

    Need Tableau Software?  Instructions & Class Code: Getting Access to Tableau U24.pdfDownload Getting Access to Tableau U24.pdf
    Project Instructions: Tableau 1 – Tutorial.pdfDownload Tableau 1 – Tutorial.pdf
    (Word version: Tableau 1 – Tutorial.docx Download Tableau 1 – Tutorial.docx )
    Project Data: Tableau 1 – Tutorial Data.xlsx

  • Title: “The Impact of Technology on Education: A Critical Analysis of Two Articles” In the modern age, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, including education. As such, there has been much debate and discussion surrounding the use

    Read both articles and provide a one page summary. The summary should  include personal thoughts and the implications for schools.

  • “Understanding the Risk-Return Relationship in Stock Investing”

    Overview
    Risk and return go together. You must understand this relationship to make informed financial decisions. This applies when you make personal investment decisions or when you’re investing excess cash for a business. In this journal assignment, you will explore the risk-return relationship when investing in stocks in both of these roles.
    Directions
    Write a journal discussing risk and return as it relates to investing in stocks.
    Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
    Investment Risk: Explain key risks associated with investing in stocks.
    Investment Return: Discuss events that can cause the price of a stock to increase or decrease.
    Risk-Return Relationship: Explain the relationship between risk and return and how this relationship affects stock-investment decisions. Use examples to support your claims.
    Reflection: Describe how you would make stock-investment decisions in your:
    Personal life: Investing for yourself
    Professional life: Investing in a business
    What to Submit
    Your submission should be a 4- to 5-paragraph Microsoft Word document (not including title and resource pages) with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited using APA style.
    Module Six Journal Rubric
    Criteria Proficient (100%)

  • Title: “Revitalizing Philippine Heritage Sites: A Case Study of Intramuros, Manila” Rationale: The Philippines is rich in cultural heritage sites, but many of these sites are facing neglect and deterioration. This thesis proposal aims to explore

    Create atleast 5 thesis title proposal or topic with sources (with a short rationale why the topic is chosen)
    ( this thesis proposal is not only research based we will have to make a design as our output together with the thesis paper)
    For example: our thesis last semester was “Tagbuan: a proposed redevelopment of Taboan Market in Cebu and beautification of the Pasil Streetscape” 
    *topics preferably something about in the philippines not necessarily about markets and streets
    Please include initial sources that would be used for the thesis research.. preferably reliable sources that could be found on the internet

  • Understanding the Role of Ratio Analysis and Government Regulations in Business Decision Making

    Discussion
    There will be two discussion questions listed below. By the due date assigned respond to one of the discussion questions and submit your response to the Discussion Area. Use the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading. Support your answers with examples and research and cite your sources using APA format.
    Discussion Question 1:
    Ratio analysis involves calculations that use the data from the financial statements to evaluate the performance of companies in different key areas. How would this information be used by a credit analyst as compared to someone is going to make an investment decision?
    Discussion Question 2:
    What recent government regulations have helped or hindered a firm’s ability to conduct its normal course of business, especially in the area of reporting requirements? Justify your answer.
    Start reviewing and responding to at least two of your classmates’ postings as early in the week as possible. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between one or more lines of reasoning in the discussion.

  • “Supportive Relationships and Identity Development: The Impact on Mental Health in Young Adulthood”

    Discuss young adulthood and the significance of supportive relationships in relation to mental health. Address the value of identity development in forming intimate relationships.