Read OER Chapter 13, Innovation and change. Answer the following discussion forum questions in your main post:
Identify a problem in your clinical setting that requires change. Using one of the change theories from Chapter 13, Innovation and change, explain how the change can be successfully implemented.
How will the selected change theory be relevant to your leadership style?
Grading Criteria
This activity is worth 100 points and includes the criteria listed below. Please refer to Discussion Rubric for more details.
Criterion 1: Initial post as scheduled (200-400 words) with critical thinking and two references. Remember – Do not quote (if possible) on the discussion board. We want your analytical thoughts after reading the material.
Criterion 2: Responded to at least two classmates as scheduled (100 – 200 words) using critical thinking. No additional reference is required.
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Implementing Change in a Clinical Setting: A Change Theory Perspective In my clinical setting, one of the problems that requires change is the lack of standardized protocols for patient handoffs between shifts. Currently, each nurse has their own individual way of conducting
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“Comparison of Psychological Tests in the Intelligence/Cognitive Abilities Category: Purpose, Sampling Procedures, and Training Requirements” Inclusion of Additional Tests in First Assessment: A Comparative Analysis of Purpose, Population, and Training Requirements in Psychological Testing and Assessment
Write at least five pages, following APA formatting, identifing a test category relevant to a chosen specialization or profession. Within this category, identify three tests and compare and contrast the tests bases on its purpose, sampling procedures, and training.
As a psychologist, social worker, counselor, therapist, researcher, mental health professional, or educator, your profession will employ some form of tests and measurements. Even if you do not plan on administering tests, you still need to understand the results described in evaluation reports. And, even if you will not need to read reports of evaluations, you will need to keep current with the professional literature.
When test users (e.g., psychologists) select psychological tests as part of an assessment of a client, they must consider whether the intended purpose of the test matches the purpose for assessing the client. In addition, test users also consider whether the client they will assess is similar to the test’s norm group or sample in terms of age, gender, race, geographic region, language, and other demographic characteristics. If the test’s norm group or sample is not a good match for the client, then the results could be considered invalid. The publishers of psychological tests also have training requirements for test users. Test users should only use tests for which they have appropriate training and expertise. Pearson Assessments, a large-scale psychological test publisher, has established a level system for test user qualifications based upon the education, training, and expertise needed to purchase, administer, score, and interpret each test. Qualification levels range from qualification level A (no special qualification needed) to qualification level C (a doctorate degree in psychology, education, or a closely related field).
Preparation
Download the Assessment 1 Template: Evaluation of Test Purpose, Population, and Training [DOCX] and use it as the basis of your assessment. The template contains instructions to guide you through each element of the assessment.
This assessment requires you to focus on what will likely be a common task in your future career, regardless of the area of specialization you are studying at Capella: the review and selection of an appropriate, quality, standardized test. There is a multitude of published tests in the fields of education and psychology, and many purport to measure the same constructs, content, or skills. Therefore, test users must select tests that best match their purpose for assessing clients and are appropriate for the populations they assess.
Instructions
In your assessment, be prepared to do the following:
Visit the publisher’s website for each test to obtain additional information.
If the test is not owned by a publishing company, you will need to find this information in other sources, such as journal articles.
Use the MMY database in the Capella library to locate and read a review for each test.
Not all tests have been reviewed by the MMY. If your test has not been reviewed, you will need to find the information in another source, such as a journal article.
Note: Be sure to use the Assessment 1 Template: Evaluation of Test Purpose, Population, and Training [DOCX].
Requirements
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Identify a test category that is relevant to your academic specialization or a related profession. The List of Tests by Type [DOCX] identifies the 11 categories you may choose from. They include:Intelligence/cognitive abilities.
Achievement/aptitude.
Personality.
Behavior.
Adaptive behavior.
Neuropsychological.
Career/business/organization.
Autism.
Depression.
Preschool.
Behavior analytic skill assessments.
Select three tests from a single category using the List of Tests by Type [DOCX].Note: If you have an interest in a particular test that is not on this list, then you may submit a request to your instructor to include it in your first assessment with two other tests on the list in the same category. Your instructor will review it and determine if you may proceed with including that test in your assessment or recommend that you select three tests from the list.
Compare and contrast these three tests based on the following:The purpose for testing, the content, skills, or constructs assessed and evaluated based on one’s area of specialization or a related profession.
The normative sample, sampling procedures, and the intended population and evaluation based on the anticipated populations served by one’s specialization or related profession.
The training required to administer, score, and interpret and evaluate based on one’s anticipated assessment training or the training of a related profession.
Use the Capella library to search for articles that discuss the test.Do bibliography mining to find the original source of the test.
Do cited reference searching to find articles that use the test and their research or discuss the test
See the PSY7610 Research Guide for additional guidance. An optional worksheet is also provided to you in the resources to facilitate your research and literature review.
Use RefWorks or another organization strategy to keep track of the articles you find. Even if you don’t use the articles for this assessment, you may use it in a future assessment in this course.
Template: Assessment 1 Template: Evaluation of Test Purpose, Population, and Training [DOCX] to complete the assessment.
References: A minimum of nine references is required for this assessment. These resources may include all of the reference sources identified in your Psychological Testing and Assessment text but must include:Three journal articles (one for each test).
Three test publisher websites (one for each test).If there is no test publisher website for a selected test, you must substitute this with another type of source.
Three MMY test reviews (one for each test if available). If an MMY review is not available for one or more of your selected tests, you must substitute it with another type of source.
Length of paper: A minimum of five double-spaced pages of content, not including the title page or references (an abstract is not required).
Font and font-size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
APA format: Current APA format and style is required throughout. Refer to Academic Writer for guidance on APA style and format as you prepare all of your assessments for this course.
Competencies Measured
Competency 1: Apply terminology, principles, statistical concepts, and psychometric features related to the construction and application of psychological tests.Describe how three selected tests and categories are related to one’s area of specialization or a related profession.
Define the purpose for testing, the content, skills, and/or constructs assessed for the three tests, and evaluate based on one’s area of specialization or a related profession.
Describe the normative sample, sampling procedures, and intended population for three tests and evaluate based on the anticipated populations served by one’s specialization or related profession.
Competency 4: Evaluate the legal, ethical, and professional issues related to test usage.Describe the training required to administer, score, and interpret the three tests and evaluate based on one’s anticipated assessment training or the training of a related profession.
Competency 7: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological profession.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members of an identified field of study, using APA style and formatting. -
“Empowering Communities through Professional Organizations: A Focus on Underserved Populations and Advanced Practice Nursing”
Assignment Content
Assume you are a nurse practitioner who has joined an urban family medical practice. One of the reasons you accepted this position is because your personal vision is to make a difference in the lives of families within your community. Your clinic provides medical care for underserved members of the population.
Your supervisor has asked you to consider joining a professional organization Your population of focus is not limited by political or social boundaries, and you may be seeing patients of all ages, races, ethnicities, cultures, religious beliefs, and political affiliations. Strong national professional organizations are key to influencing national policy and regulation, as well as highlighting the effectiveness of the advanced practice nursing role.
Research local organizations and choose 1 you believe best supports your community and its efforts to advocate for better health care among the population, which you serve.
Create a 6- to 8-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation, with speaker’s notes, describing the organization you have selected.
Address the following in your presentation:
What is the name and purpose of the organization?
How might the organization relate to your population and advanced practice nursing?
What policy issues are of concern to the organization?
What effect, if any, will joining this organization have on your practice?
Cite references for all sources on a separate slide.
Format your presentation according to APA guidelines. Spelling and grammar check, submit to SafeAssign.
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Title: “The Theatre of the Absurd in Beckett’s Waiting for Godot: Exploring Themes of Nothingness and Futility”
Instructions
In a 2-3 page essay, using one other critical source in addition to the text of the play itself, Discuss how the conventions of the theatre of the absurd are used by Beckett and why this helps him develop a theme of nothingness and futility? Don’t forget a Works Cited page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q77jgal4Gto – this is the youtube link
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Title: “Transforming a Traditional Business through Digital Innovation: A Case Study of Domino’s Pizza”
I’ve attached the following case study questions that should be answered in the case study. I’ve also attached the guidlines and case video. Please watch the video and read the pdf to answer the questions. The video link is in the Laudon_MIS_Video Case pdf. There should also be at least 1 reference.
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Title: Teaching a Sequence of Behaviors Using Chaining in Behavior Analysis 1. Definition and Use of Chaining in Behavior Analysis Chaining is a behavioral teaching technique used in behavior analysis to teach a complex sequence of behaviors. It involves breaking
Choose an example of a sequence of behaviors that can be taught as a chain.
Use your example to answer the following questions in a paper that is at least 3 pages and no more than 5 pages. Graphs, flow charts, and tables can be used to illustrate the chain.
1. Define chaining and how it is used in behavior analysis.
2. Describe your example of a chain by writing out the steps in the chain.
3. What are the two functions of each of the intermediate steps in the chain? Use examples from your chain when you answer the question.
4. What is the function of the final step in the chain?
5. Pick one method of chaining to train the sequence of steps and describe in general how you would do this.
Please note: Your assignment should be submitted in a Word Document format using Times New Roman 12. The assignment must use APA format (See link to APA publication style in the course site resources.) Please include an appropriate heading on your paper and references to support methods or procedures used.
Please use this link regarding citing:
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“Exploring Muscle Characteristics and Interesting Science News with Classmates”
Discussion Board 3: Science in the News Share-out!
For this discussion board, you will be reading a brief article that describes some muscle
characteristics we have been learning about and…chimpanzees! You will then be sharing some
science news you find interesting with your classmates.
WHAT DO I NEED TO COMPLETE?
In this two-part discussion, you will begin by reading the brief article Chimps’ strength secrets
explained (Link opens in new window). You do NOT have to register to read it. You will then be
choosing your own article from Science Daily (link opens in new window) in their Health and
Medicine category. There is a long list of topics in the Health and Medicine category so choose
what is of interest to you and your future career. This reputable science news site breaks down
what is found in journal articles and provides the link to the original research. You will share
info from both articles as described below. These two articles must both be cited in your initial
post. You may always add more, but these 2 are required.
Part 1: Initial Post (Worth up to 50 points)
Length: 250-500 words
Your initial discussion post will include 4 parts:
1. One point in the How Chimps’ strengths secrets explained article that you found the most
interesting AND why.
2. One question you have after reading the article: What else do you want to know from
researchers? What did they leave unanswered? This question should be specific and pertain to
the article.
3. A link to an article from Science Daily (link opens in new window)
4. A 2-3 sentence summary of that article you chose-what are the key points that your
classmates would find interesting?
Part 2: Responses (Worth up to 50 points)
Comment on at least 2 classmate’s discussion submissions.
In your response posts to your classmates, you will take a look at the link they shared. You will
then let them know a point you found interesting in that article and why. It may not be one
they shared in their summary. You may always tie the articles into what we are learning and
how it relates to your new knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Each comment must be 150-200 words!
o Evaluate their post
o Read the article they shared AND state an interesting point and why you found it
interesting. You may also add something about the article that you found the authors
did well and/or something they could have done better. (“Good Jobs”, or “I agree” are
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“Implementing Organizational Change: The Role of Motivation, Relationship Building, and Trust in Creating a Successful Global Organizational Structure” “Leading Organizational Change: Implementing a New Global Organizational Structure at Jackson Spice Ingredients (JSI)” Introduction Jackson Spice Ingredients (JSI) is a Maryland-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of spices and food ingredients. With
Purpose:
Flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness to the external environment is essential if organizations are going to survive and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Therefore, leaders and managers must know how to implement change successfully in their organizations or departments in response to rapidly shifting conditions. The ability to respond to change is partially determined by an organization’s structure and culture, along with having the knowledge of how to implement change effectively. The purpose of this project is to examine your understanding of the roles and skills of managers and to build a set of skills that will help you understand how to implement organizational change strategies. Using a case study, you will be asked to demonstrate how motivation, relationship building, and trust affect organizational effectiveness as change is implemented.
Step 1: Carefully read the case study below.
Step 2: Comprise a 5-6 page paper (excluding the title page and reference list page) that includes ALL of the following points:
Research the concepts of organizational structure and change management and use this as the basis for creating your change management plan.
Research the concepts of motivation, trust, and behavior as they individually, and collectively, relate to the ability for leaders to create sound management relationships that ultimately lead to successful organizations; and the concepts of organizational structure and change management as they relate to the creation and implementation of a global organizational structure.
Apply your research on the concepts of motivation, trust, and behavior to the relationship-building issues identified in the case study.
Develop a forward strategy for leadership and management that focuses on relationship building, diversity and trust that will help the organization implement these new strategies.
Consider change management and global organizational culture as you develop your plan.
Explain the reasoning/conclusions behind your plan elements and support them with your research, class materials, and case-study facts.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE THE SUBMISSION:
Carefully read the grading rubric for the assignment!
Check the instructions to make sure ALL elements of the assignment have been covered
Students are expected to use a variety as well as multiple course readings and research to support ideas, reasoning, and conclusions.
This assignment requires the use of, at minimum, 5 scholarly references/sources
Follow an approved writing style format such as MLA, APA, or Chicago style, and format guidelines to ensure that your final submission includes a Title Page, In-Text Citations, and a Reference List.
Paraphrase from relevant sources to show a greater understanding of the topics. Limit quotes, though when used explain their significance. Provide the page or paragraph number as appropriate. Note that a reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa.
The analysis should begin with an introductory paragraph that clearly and succinctly explains what you intend to cover in the body of the paper.
The analysis should end with a conclusion/summary paragraph that clearly and succinctly explains what you covered in the body of the paper.
Third-person writing is required. Third-person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first-person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second-person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person .
Contractions are not used in business writing, so the expectation is that students do NOT use contractions in the assignment.
The paper must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins with 12 pt. font.
Submit the final project into the appropriate assignment submission folder by the due date.
Case Study
Ann McConnell is chief information officer (CIO) at Jackson Spice Ingredients (JSI), a large Maryland spice and food ingredient company. In an industry that has a large national market presence, yet is global in its need for raw materials, JSI is always looking for ways to increase productivity and speed things up while staying connected to its worldwide sources. The mission of the organization is “to profitably expand its global leadership position in the spice, seasoning markets while being good stewards of the environment.”
Two years into the job, McConnell suggested to company president, Charles Jackson, that it implement a new global organizational structure that is focused on divisions or geographic areas, thus enabling a stronger focus on local environments and sustainability. One of the first steps would be to reorganize the current functional structure and moving or hiring new managers for each of the new divisions. The new divisional structure will enable more of a focus on the local environment, thus assisting managements in understanding how they can impact each demographic area.
In a meeting with managers, Charles and Ann need to introduce the new strategies. They know that 3 of the 7 current managers will be reluctant to change to the new organizational structure and strategy. Charles and Ann need to consider what management strategies they will need to focus on how to get all the managers on board and they need to consider what management skills will be most needed to implement the new strategies.
Taking into consideration what you have learned the past few weeks on learning organizations, culture, and human capital, develop a strategy for leadership to use that will help management in their new roles and that will focus on the organizational vision and purpose.
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Comparative Analysis of Healthcare-Associated Infections in a Hospital, State, and Nation** Title: Comparative Analysis of Healthcare-Associated Infections in a Hospital, State, and Nation Totals: – Hospital: The total number of healthcare-associated infections
To complete this assignment, follow the instructions below. **You MUST use Google Sheets to complete this assignment.
Refer to the dataset you selected for the Starting Data Project in Module 2.
Review the Statistics Worksheet Example to reference what your completed worksheet of statistics on your topic should resemble.
Your worksheet should include:
Totals
Averages
Topics
In at least 250 words, compare and contrast your findings for your selected hospital, state, and nation across at least 3 measures of your choosing. This MUST be completed in a Google Sheets document. You may access Google Sheets through Google. You will need a Google sign in (or create one).
Submit your assignment by selecting the title above and following the steps below:
Select Browse My Computer.
Select your file.
Select Open.
Select the Submit button in the bottom right corner.
dataset I selected for the Starting Data Project in Module 2 link= https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/77hc-ibv8 (Healthcare-associated infections-Hospital)