In the reading, Dean suggests the book is about messy, adaptive problems with no clear cut answers. Heifetz, Grashow, and Linsky propose  encouraging adaptation, embracing disequilibrium, and fostering  leadership. For the Unit 6 Discussion, evaluate the concepts from Leadership in a Fractured World  with Heifetz et al. “Leadership in a Permanent Crisis.” Compare the  adaptive leadership styles in both readings and estimate their  effectiveness on […]

Now that you have explored many approaches to strategic human resources, it is time to pull everything you have read and discussed together. For your Final Project, you will develop a report on the HR strategy of your current or recent employer or another of an organization of your choosing with which you are familiar. This report will involve research not only within the organization […]

Dalmage (2013) writes, “Parents and teachers should be aware of the unique forms of discrimination faced by multiracial children and the White supremacist system in which discrimination flourishes” (p. 101). As social workers, we should be aware of our own understanding of what it means to be multiracial in society. This awareness includes a review of our own potential biases that might exist. We need […]

Within the framework of thinking and cognition, the problem-solving method outlined by Tipton, and the Socratic method of supervision outlined by Overholser, describe your current role as a healthcare professional, whether as a supervisor, supervisee, or a combination of both. What tenets of analytical and critical thinking guide the style of supervision that you currently experience? In your opinion, how are autonomy and independent thinking […]

You have just been hired as a compliance officer for your healthcare    organization, and you have discovered that the food services department of the    organization is not in compliance with state food safety regulations for    healthcare organizations. The board of directors has requested a report from   you  and your team that contains an outline of the issues that have been   occurring  within the food services […]

One of the hot topics in many healthcare organizations today is revenue cycle management. We typically do not get paid when services are rendered nor do we get the full cost of providing that care. As a result we incur costs for facilities, supplies, and labor that have to be covered. The ultimate goal of revenue cycle management is to convert services into the correct […]

When most people think about identifying a crisis or disaster, the first ones that come to mind are usually natural disasters like tsunamis, earthquakes, or draughts. Others may first think of wars, terrorism, or genocide. As counselor educators, you should be aware of all types of crisis that may occur, including business crises such as those that involve the global outsourcing of jobs or de-centralization […]

 As discussed in the unit lesson, resolving conflict in the workplace requires using interpersonal skills, management skills, and techniques. Interpersonal skills can consist of understanding individual differences, self-esteem, self-confidence, communication, teamwork skills, problem-solving skills, cultural relations skills, motivation skills, customer service skills, ethical behavior skills, and stress management skills. Management skills focus on the type of management skill applied such as collaborating, accommodating, forcing, avoiding, […]

Sigmund Freud is often hailed as the father of psychoanalytical theory. His theory was the first to point to the influence of early childhood experiences. However, psychoanalytical theory has received a lot of criticism. Although theories are supposed to be objective and value-free, they are developed within a sociocultural and political context. For example, with historical perspective, it is possible to see that values within […]

The board of directors at AGC needs a status update on your change management project. Shawn asks you to write an executive report for John and the board of directors about the change management process and the progress being made toward resolving the global human capital management problems at AGC. This report will be shared at an upcoming investor meeting. Because the future success of AGC depends […]