Prepare: In preparation for discussing the importance of critical thinking skills, please read the following articles: Critical Thinking and the Challenges of Internet (http://www.communicationtoday.sk/critical-thinking-and-the-challenges-of-internet/ ) and Common Misconceptions of Critical Thinking ( http://vizedhtmlcontent.next.ecollege.com/pub/content/883b4971-fd97-4076-b6a1-3e9c3a4b9e25/Common_Misconceptions_of_Critical_Thinking_article.pdf ). You may also read other applicable sources found under the Week Four Resources tab to gain a better understanding of what it takes to be a critical thinker.

This discussion will allow you to generate content for your Final Project regarding your chosen healthcare organization’s customers and demographics. As mentioned in Chapter 7 of the course text, “marketing involves both the creation and distribution of goods and services” (Stevens, R., & Silver, L. S., 2015, section 7.1: “What is Marketing,” para. 4). Marketing departments should be concerned with customer needs and meeting those […]

This paper will summarize the findings of the first two power point presentations and incorporate them into a paper that will add an action plan of major tasks, persons or departments accountable for the actions, time to complete. The time line with be explained in a narrative manner but will also include an action plan in graphic plan such as a Gantt chart, PERT chart, […]

Reflection Paper– The first extra credit assignment is a written reflection on your personal experience and observations. This assignment is worth 20 grade points. In the Reflection Paper, you should discuss how technology has affected your daily life. The paper is to include a short description of a specific technology related experience or observation, and reflective thoughts and comments on how technology has presented opportunities or challenges to […]

You are the HR manager for a small retail company that sells a high volume of products over the Internet.  Your company is growing rapidly due to increased Internet sales. Your company prides itself on providing high-quality products and services. The Customer Service department is integral to the success of the company. Over the past few months, the Customer Service department has been unable to […]

Prepare a 3 single spaced pages Personal Leadership Development Plan (times new roman, 12 pts, single spaced), in which you’ll address the following questions:1- In your opinion, what are the qualities of an ideal leader. Describe the five most important characteristics, competencies, skills and traits an ideal leader possesses and explain why? (1 page)2- Looking at the description of your ideal leader, where are you […]

This discussion will allow you to obtain additional information for the Marketing Mix section of your Final Project. Specifically, you will generate content that will support the marketing segmentation and target market elements of the Marketing Mix section of your project. As discussed in Chapter 9, current healthcare organizations are providing a greater degree of services to their patients based on consumer demand. Many organizations […]

Instructions:  The concept of “pride and joy” in one’s work-and its impact on quality-is a founding principle of the philosophy of W. Edwards Deming. Deming, along with Joseph M. Juran and Philip B. Cosby, are regarded as the founding fathers of the total quality management (TQM) movement (see Chapter 2). This week you are to write a research paper comparing and contrasting the philosophies of these […]

For this discussion, you will generate content for your Final Project regarding plan evaluations that are associated with a product or service. As discussed in Chapter 12, planning and control processes should be integrated; that is, both processes should be used to obtain feedback that will allow the marketing team to successfully reach strategic objectives through the marketing plan. For your initial post, describe the […]

You managed to schedule an informal conference with the area director at the regional OSHA office four days after you receive the Notice of Citations and Penalty. Based on the citations and penalties you received in Unit III, prepare a document that lists the citations and penalties you wish to discuss with the area director. You should summarize what you are trying to accomplish in […]