The Group

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  1. What disadvantages do modern-day pioneers in battles over equality face? Is the fame they gain for being first worth the price they must pay from their opponents?

2. Revolving door” laws prohibit public officials from lobbying activities for one year after they leave office. Do you think one year is a sufficient period of time to discourage public officials from making decisions in office that might affect their future financial gain?

3.  Although the elections of Kennedy and Obama opened up opportunities for Catholics and African Americans, many demographic groups have still never achieved the presidency. In thinking ahead to the elections of 2016 and 2020, can you identify any possible candidates from these other groups-perhaps women, Asians, or Jewish candidates-who might break through yet another glass ceiling?

4.  Can one justify the assassination of foreign leaders (military or otherwise)other thanthose recognized by the international community to be mass murders? Are there any foreign leaders in place today whose assassination would be welcome world-wide? Who are they?

O*NET Paper

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Navigate to the “My Next Move” website and take the O*NET Interest Profiler quiz.

https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

ONLY NEED 750 words please

Write a paper (750-1,000 words) about your quiz results. Include the following in your paper:

  1. Document the names and scores of your Holland Code (Referred online as the Interest Profiler Results)
  2. Based on the results, list three different careers offered as potential matches for you (each should be at a different job zone/educational level)
  3. Identify the education required, potential outlook of the career, theoretical salary, and other information connected to the career
  4. Provide your opinion of how useful the website was, how easy it was to use, how well the site connected you to careers you would actually be interested in
  5. Discuss how you may use this site when providing career counseling with clients
  6. At least three references from the O*NET site.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.4.b. Approaches for conceptualizing the interrelationships among and between work, mental well-being, relationships, and other life roles and factors.

2.F.4.c. Processes for identifying and using career, avocational, educational, occupational and labor market information resources, technology, and information systems.


RUBRIC

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Unsatisfactory
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Less than Satisfactory
65.00%

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Satisfactory
75.00%

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Good
85.00%

5
Excellent
100.00%

70.0 %Content

5.0 %The names and scores of the Holland Code

Paper does not include the names and scores of the Holland Code. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

Paper only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about the names and scores of the Holland Code. Interest Profiler Results are mentioned but not connected to Holland Codes. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a basic discussion about the names and scores of the Holland Code. Holland Codes are mentioned but scores are not reported. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a thorough discussion about the named and scores of the Holland Code. Holland Codes are mentioned and scores are reported. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.

Paper provides a comprehensive discussion about the named and scores of the Holland Code. Holland Codes are mentioned, explained, and scores are reported. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

10.0 %Three different careers offered as potential matches

Paper does not include three different careers offered as potential matches. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

Paper only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about three different careers offered as potential matches. Only 1-2 careers are explored. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a basic discussion about three different careers offered as potential matches. Three careers are explored, but only at 1 job zone/educational level. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a thorough discussion about three different careers offered as potential matches. Three careers are explored, but only at 1-2 job zone/educational levels. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.

Paper provides a comprehensive discussion about at least three different careers offered as potential matches. Three or more careers are explored at three job zone/educational levels. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

15.0 %A discussion about the education requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary

Paper does not include a discussion about the educational requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary of the three careers offered as potential matches. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

Paper only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about educational requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary of the three careers offered as potential matches. Only one career is discussed or multiple careers are discussed inadequately Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic..

Paper provides a basic discussion about educational requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary of the three careers offered as potential matches. One to two careers are discussed, or discussion was missing some basic information. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a thorough discussion about educational requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary of the three careers offered as potential matches. Three careers are discussed and all information requested is included. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.

Paper provides a comprehensive discussion about educational requirements, career outlook, and theoretical salary of the three careers offered as potential matches. Three careers are discussed, all information requested is included, and additional information is made available. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

15.0 %A discussion about the student’s opinion in regards to the usefulness of the website

Paper does not include a discussion about the usefulness of the website. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

Paper only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about the usefulness of the website. Discussion is vague and limited to how the site is liked or disliked. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a basic discussion about the usefulness of the website. Discussion provides basic information indicating if the site is useful. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a thorough discussion about the usefulness of the website. Discussion is thorough and explains in detail what was useful providing specific examples. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.

Paper provides a comprehensive discussion about the usefulness of the website. Discussion is thorough, providing specific examples and includes potential ways the site could be improved. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

25.0 %A discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling

Paper does not include a discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

Paper only vaguely or incompletely includes a discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling. Discussion mentions whether the site could be used without proving details. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a basic discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling. Discussion indicates some basic use of the website in counseling. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

Paper provides a thorough discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling. Discussion thoroughly examines the uses of the website providing specific details. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.

Paper provides a comprehensive discussion about how the site would be used to provide career counseling. Discussion examines both appropriate and inappropriate use of the website providing specific details and examples. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

5.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions

Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope.

Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.

Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.

A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.

There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless

15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

10.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

15.0 %Format

5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

15.0 %Format

10.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage

Analysis of Electronic Health Records System

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GRADING RUBRIC MUST BE FOLLOWED

Develop an 8–12 slide PowerPoint presentation accompanied by an audio recording of the presentation that is a maximum 15 minutes. The presentation will focus on an explanation of Meaningful Use Guidelines and how the current HIM system could be optimized to ensure compliance and improved outcomes.

Questions to Consider:

  • Why are EHR systems important and how do they address the changing health care marketplace?
  • What are the current relevant Meaningful Use Guidelines?
    • What are the current incentive programs related to these guidelines?
  • How are privacy and security of patient records maintained in an EHR system?
  • How can EHR systems impact the experience and quality of patient care?
  • What are the future trends for EHR systems and HIM best practices?

Scenario

In this scenario, you will assume the role of Quality Assurance Manager at Vila Health’s Independence Medical Center. You have been asked to review the current electronic health record (EHR) system after some concerns were raised about the system not being fully compliant with new regulations and Meaningful Use Guidelines. After your review, you will present your findings and recommendations to the leadership team.

Preparation

Review the Vila Health: Analysis of an EHR System media simulation and the information provided in the Resources section to learn more about the Vila Health organization.

Before reviewing the EHR system, you will want to familiarize yourself with Meaningful Use Guidelines. Take a moment to review these sources and conduct an additional research as needed on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) incentive program from EHR: Meaningful Use provided in the Resources section.

Next, review the Vila Health EHR system. While analyzing the EHR, you will want to think about not only the flow of data, how it moves through the system, and compliance with Meaningful Use Guidelines, but also about the patient experience and implications on quality of care. Consider privacy and security of patient records as well.

To prepare for this assessment, use the Capella University Library and the resources provided in this assessment to research the following topics:

  • Digitization of the nation’s medical records and the privacy challenges.
  • EHR incentive program requirements.
  • Best Practices for compliance with Meaningful Use Guidelines.
  • EHR and HIM best practices for quality, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Types of information technologies that are used to improve the quality of patient care.

Instructions

To complete this assessment, you will prepare an 8–12 slide PowerPoint presentation of best practices and emerging models in HIM and EHRs. Your presentation will be assessed using the following criteria:

  • Explain Meaningful Use Guidelines and what they mean to an organization’s current state of compliance.
  • Explain an organization’s current electronic health record system and its data process to meet regulatory guidelines.
  • Analyze how an electronic health record system could improve the quality of care, simplify existing processes, and improve patient outcomes.
  • Explain best practices for an organization to maintain meaningful use compliance as it relates to current incentive programs and policies.
  • Recommend evidence-based approaches for implementing new practices for the end user functions, training, and ongoing compliance.
  • Communicate analysis and recommendations of an electronic health records system in a manner that is clear and concise.
  • Integrate relevant sources to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.

Below is one potential outline for the presentation that could help you to address the assessments grading criteria.

  • Introduction:
    • Present what Meaningful Use Guidelines are and what they mean to the organization.
    • Present Independence Medical Center’s current state of compliance.
  • Current HIS:
    • State the current EHR being used in this organization.
    • Present your findings on the evaluation of the EHR.
    • Explain how the EHR could improve the quality of care, simplify existing processes, and improve patient outcomes.
    • Discuss how the data are currently captured, tracked, analyzed, and shared and whether each area meets regulatory policy and incentive guidelines.
  • Upgrades and Improvements:
    • Present your findings from your research on maintaining Meaningful Use Guidelines.
    • Present best practices for long-term compliance to current incentive programs and policy.
    • Make additional recommendations on the EHR system including end user functions, training, and ongoing compliance to the department heads.
    • Provide evidence-based recommendations for implementing new practices and emerging models in the identified departments.

Resources:

Electronic Health Records

These resources aid in understanding the processes and application of electronic health records.

Legal and Policy

This article addresses the legal issues involved in the use of health information systems and the policy implications of ownership of data.

Meaningful Use

These resources address the impact of meaningful use in the stages of implementation and the adoption and practice of EHRs.

Presentation Resources

Case Analysis: Harley-Davidson Inc. in May 2015, assignment help

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Business Policy and Strategy

Case Analysis: Harley-Davidson Inc. in May 2015

Read the case, “Harley-Davidson Inc. in May 2015” attached below. Use the case analysis format provided below to identify and address the problems and provide several suggested solutions that the Harley-Davidson Inc. executive team can review for possible implementation.
Be sure to “identify 2 to 3 problems” and “develop 2 to 3 possible solutions to the problems identified”, and use this as the focus for making your case in the case format.

Note: The case questions provided at the end of each case can be used as an insight to what the problems might be; so be sure to investigate the case carefully.

Case Format

I. Write the Executive Summary

  • One to two paragraphs in length
  • On cover page of the report
  • Briefly identify the major problems facing the manager/key person
  • Summarize the recommended plan of action and include a brief justification of the recommended plan

II. Statement of the Problem

  • State the problems facing the manager/key person
  • Identify and link the symptoms and root causes of the problems
  • Differentiate short term from long term problems
  • Conclude with the decision facing the manager/key person

III. Causes of the Problem

  • Provide a detailed analysis of the problems; identify in the Statement of the Problem
  • In the analysis, apply theories and models from the text and/or readings
  • Support conclusions and /or assumptions with specific references to the case and/or the readings

IV. Decision Criteria and Alternative Solutions

  • Identify criteria against which you evaluate alternative solutions (i.e. time for implementation, tangible costs, acceptability to management)
  • Include two or three possible alternative solutions
  • Evaluate the pros and cons of each alternative against the criteria listed
  • Suggest additional pros/cons if appropriate

V. Recommended Solution, Implementation and Justification

  • Identify who, what, when, and how in your recommended plan of action
  • Solution and implementation should address the problems and causes identified in the previous section
  • The recommended plan should include a contingency plan(s) to back up the ‘ideal’ course of action
  • Using models and theories, identify why you chose the recommended plan of action – why it’s the best and why it would work

VI. External Sourcing

  • 2 to 3 external sources (in addition to your textbook) should be referenced to back up your recommendations or to identify issues. This information would be ideally sourced in current journals, magazines and newspapers and should reflect current management thought or practice with respect to the issues Identify.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

  • Write between 750 – 1,250 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.
  • Use font size 12 and 1” margins.
  • Include cover page and reference page.
  • At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.
  • No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.
  • Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.
  • Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style.

References must come from sources such as, scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, CNN, online newspapers such as, The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc. Sources such as, Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc. are not acceptable for academic writing.

A detailed explanation of how to cite a source using APA can be found here (link).

Recovery for Different Populations, Psychology homework help

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As a criminal justice system employee, you will interact with people from different walks of life, because of such things as their ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, gender, or sexual orientation. All people see the world through the lens of their own background and experience, and we cannot impose our own values and experience on the experience of others.

This assignment is designed to assist you to integrate cultural influences with your understanding of victims. Select a crime (i.e., rape, robbery, assault, etc.) and using scholarly sources for information identify how this type of crime can affect a victim, their family members, and other members of society keeping in mind any cultural variations.

Tasks:

In a minimum of 300 words, respond to the following:

  • Identify a victim of a specific crime with a background different from your own. Research at least three scholarly resources from the professional literature. The literature may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, and .gov). Report your findings regarding the definition of trauma and the resources used to heal from traumatic experiences.
  • Discuss how it might impact their families based on their cultural background.
  • Discuss how it might be perceived by society based on the victim’s cultural background.

All written responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Transactions for fund statements and government wide – Accounting

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Option #1: Transactions for fund statements and government-wide statements

At the beginning of the year, Robinson County acquired a new storage building under a capital lease agreement.

  • An initial payment of $700,000 is made to start the lease with four subsequent payments for the same amount at the end of each year starting in late 20X7.
  • The total lease payment amount for the duration of the lease is $3,500,000.
  • The present value of the lease at the inception is $3,485,000, including the initial payment. The county borrowed the funds for four years at an annual interest rate of 7%.
  • At the creation of the lease, the building’s fair value is $3,700,000.

Required:

  • Evaluate the classification of the building as a capital lease. Discuss if this is the proper classification and how you concluded on this classification.
  • Prepare the journal entries in the capital projects fund, the debt service fund, and the governmental activities journal for the beginning of the lease.
  • Prepare the journal entries in the debt service fund and governmental activities journal for the end of the initial year payment.
  • At the end of the initial year, what financial statement(s) would be prepared to show the assets and the liabilities pertaining to the capital lease? What is the total that would be reported in the liability section of this financial statement?

Paper Requirements:

  • Submit your responses to the questions in a 3 page Microsoft Word document. Label each question clearly. Include computations in a table and show work.
  • For written answers, ensure your responses are well-written.

Complete Human Behavior Assignment, sociology homework help

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Choice Theory

Social scientists who study human behavior have developed theories that attempt to explain what drives an individual’s choices as well as what environmental factors influence individual human behavior and how they influence it. One theory on human behavior you may be aware of is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Maslow (as cited in Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2016, p. 505-507) stated that individuals first strive to fulfill their basic physical needs. Then, the individuals, as long as they are successful at each stage, continue through a hierarchy of needs, obtaining each until they reach the self-actualization stage of self-fulfillment. For this week’s assignment, you focus on another theory of human behavior—Glasser’s choice theory.

To prepare for this Assignment, consider what you learned about choice theory in this week’s resources as well as what you learned about the person and environment as it relates to young and middle adulthood.

Submit by Day 7 a 2- to 4-page paper that answers the following questions:

  • How does choice theory explain the human behavior of individuals in the young and middle adulthood phases of the life span?
  • How might you, as a social worker, incorporate components of the choice theory into your work with individuals in the young and middle adulthood phase of the life span?
  • Do the human needs that Glasser identifies in his choice theory reflect the experience of individuals across cultures? Why or why not?

Support your Assignment with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

Impact of Prenatal Stress as it Relates to Pregnancy Stress. Annotated Bibliography

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Annotated Bibliography

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate progress in compiling research and to indicate a methodology for organizing your research sources.

Include the following in your annotated bibliography:

  • APA citations and annotations for four (4) sources you deem relevant to answering your research question and addressing your thesis; however, you are only required to reference three (3) scholarly sources in your final research paper.

For each source:

  • List the source in proper APA format. The references should be organized in alphabetical order by author as on an APA bibliography page.
  • Follow the source with a brief annotation that summarizes the source information (approximately 3–5 sentences). You may quote briefly from the source,
    but do not copy and paste from the abstract. Include internal citations as needed.
  • In 1 or 2 sentences, explain and evaluate the source’s relevance and significance to your thesis. Does the information from this source support
    or discredit your thesis?
  • Use an academic tone and style.

Visit these sources to learn more about the annotated bibliography


Reality TV and the Theater

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“Today’s generation didn’t want to watch ancient actors reciting the same tired lines. They wanted to see themselves reflected onscreen – rude, raw, entitled. These kids needed to believe that they themselves were only one daring, controversial act away from being up on that screen themselves. ”

– Melissa Jo Peltier, Reality Boulevard

Within the past few years, Reality TV has become a staple in the homes of people not just in America but around the world. Many celebrities have given in to the undeniable effect of Reality TV, choosing to have their own lives played out in front of the lens. The term “Reality TV Star” has been coined and is now being uttered on the lips of millions. However one feels about Reality TV, this wave of entertainment seems to be here to stay.

While form of low art achieves wild popularity and brings in significant profits to networks, attendance to Broadway theater performances is also at an all-time high. Perhaps low art and high art can thrive simultaneously.

What do you think will be the lasting impact that Reality TV has on the Humanities and how we see ourselves as humans? Based on what you learned about the theater (which was not always considered high art) in this week’s readings, what may be some future similarities and differences between Reality TV and the theater?

Stanford Prison Experiment Discussion

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In about 300 words, write an initial post answering the questions below and submit (NO QUOTATIONS – if you want to use information from your text or video, paraphrase and cite your source in APA format).

1. Watch this video on the Stanford Prison Experiment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=760lwYmpXbc (please note that this film does contain some adult language and sensitive material) and make sure to read about Dahrendorf’s theory of authority in your textbook. Answer the following questions:

What is the power relationship between prisoners and guards? Is this relationship dichotomous? Why or why not? Is it an example of an imperatively coordinated association? Why or why not? How does Zimbardo’s experiment demonstrate that authority resides in social positions rather than individuals?

Briefly explain your own insights regarding the experiment and its relation to authority and/or to other sociological concepts.