Consider the following statement: “Top leaders adjust their leadership style in order to best influence their followers.” Before conducting any research to evaluate the efficacy of this statement, jot down whether or not you inherently agree or disagree with it. Include an example to support your perspective. Next, review the discussions on situational, charismatic, and transformational leadership found in the Yukl (2013) text. Which of […]

Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Strategies Read the articles “10 Effective DAP Teaching Strategies” and “Culturally Responsive Classroom Strategies.” In addition, view the Culture in the Classroom website and the Lisa Delpit Interview article.  After reviewing the required resources, identify and discuss three challenges involved with ensuring that teaching strategies are appropriate for culturally diverse children. Then, discuss these cultural challenges in the classroom using one sociological perspective (i.e., functionalism, […]

OL 211 Milestone Three Guidelines and Rubric Overview: This milestone focuses on the topics of this week’s lessons: managing and appraising employee performance. Using the material on performance management and appraisals provided in this week’s lesson and the case, in a short paper you should:  Determine the HRM’s role in the performance management process and explain how to ensure the process aligns with the […]

Activity #3: Submission   For this assignment, you will write your responses in APA format and submit it to your instructor.  Watch the video below about State Farm. Then write 1-2 paragraphs responding to the following questions using APA formatting.            Be sure you incorporate responses to the following questions as you describe State Farm’s business activities.  1. What ethical concerns could develop exist when insurance and […]

• As you continue on your quest for academic success, it is important to share your knowledge with others. In fact, you have been asked to provide advice to future students on academic integrity.  Begin by reviewing the Unit VI Scenario Activity in this unit’s readings to determine instances in which academic integrity has been violated. After doing so, it is now time to share […]

Individuals can serve as leaders without officially holding a leadership title. Share an example of a time when you inspired change among your peers or within your organization. Were you in a formal leadership position, or did you simply apply leadership skills to influence others? Review the required articles on leading change for the week [e.g., Anderson & Anderson (2009); Carter & Carmichael (2009)] and […]

World Measurement is the global leader in product testing for safety.  The recent problem with Chinese-made toy products (for example, Mattel recalled 19 million toys with evidence of lead paint) combined with the global recession has caused a 7% decline in sales and 12% in net profits.  The president of the company, Lewis Jacobs, is convinced that he must get concessions from the workers if […]

Health insurance acts as a buffer between the consumer and cost of health care goods and services. Goods and services cost the consumer less than the charged price because of the presence of health insurance. Because a consumer does not pay the full cost of a good, the consumer may purchase more than goods than he would otherwise purchase without insurance. Providers act as patient’s […]

*Design a HRM policy manual.*Discuss the importance of sound HRM policies and procedures.Your first task is to post your own Key Assignment Outline to the discussion area so that other students are able to review your plan. Attach your document to the main discussion post, and include any notes you feel are appropriate.  EXAMPLE: To: VP of Human ResourcesRecently our company experienced an ethical violation because one […]

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