Identify the key roles and organizational issues through a brief summary or introductory paragraph.

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Case Study Review 1 Instructions-Week 3

Respond to the following case scenario by applying topics and theories learned from the current module week:

Scenario-A Closed System, Rational Model:

Jim Beam fighting citation for bathroom-break policy

The Jim Beam bourbon-making plant in Bullitt County is fighting a state citation criticizing its policy on bathroom breaks for employees. Since October, line workers at the plant have been permitted to use the restroom only during lunch and two other times during the day – one before lunch and one after. They also are allowed one unscheduled toilet break per day, and can be disciplined for taking more, starting with a warning and escalating to dismissal after six incidents.

The old policy allowed workers to rotate off the line for short, unscheduled breaks

throughout the day, with no set number. The company changed the policy after it concluded that workers were taking advantage of the liberal break policy. The Labor Cabinet, in a citation issued in November, said Jim Beam is violating a federal labor law requiring employers to provide restroom facilities to employees. Jim Beam is appealing the citation. The cabinet did not propose a fine.

A hearing on the citation is scheduled next week in Bardstown. The distiller has filed a

memo with the Labor Cabinet, saying it “observed, documented and analyzed break habits of the employees” and consulted with a urologist to make sure that the new policy would be reasonable.” The company said people with medical conditions get more leeway. But the United Food and Commercial Workers union that represents the approximately 100 production-line

workers said the urologist determined the breaks were not motivated by need, but most

likely by “smoking habits.”

The union said 45 workers have been disciplined, some workers have begun wearing

protective undergarments and others have urinated on themselves because they were afraid to leave the line. “It’s embarrassing to be a 36-year-old woman and have to justify your need to go to the bathroom,” said Krystal Ditto, who said she has been disciplined five times and is one unscheduled bathroom visit away from losing her job. “Once you get the feeling you have to go, you sit there looking at the clock and see you have an hour to go, and it intensifies. I’m not going to sit there and be miserable.” The company is holding its ground. “We feel our system provides reasonable breaks for all employees, and we’re looking forward to explaining our position in detail next week at the hearing,” said Stephanie Moritz, director of publications for Jim Beam, based in Deerfield, Ill.

Jo Anne Kelley, the union local’s president, has worked at the Jim Beam plant for 34

years. She said the policy is degrading and that company officials have told some workers that they should “practice” going to the bathroom every two hours at home on the weekends to put themselves on a schedule. “Basically, we’re being asked to train our bladders and other organs to meet their needs, not ours,” Kelley said. “Your bodily functions don’t have a time clock.” In its appeal, Jim Beam said its break policy “effectively balances the medical needs of

employees with the company’s need to maintain a productive workforce.” (Adopted from Harvard Business Review, 2019).

Items to Address:

The following items should be evident in your case paper:

  • Identify the key roles and organizational issues through a brief summary or introductory paragraph (this is not the abstract page).
  • Integrate specific theories from the readings for the type of organization. You may use previous module readings when applying a specific structure/system.
  • Provide your personal perspective on the case, applying theories, perspectives, and structures you along with alternatives that could be best integrated to address the participant’s concerns.

Paper Requirements:

  • The paper must be written using current APA format and must include a title page, an abstract, and a references list. These are not included in the word count.
  • The paper must have a minimum of 800 words and a maximum of 1,200 words. The case paper is short as you will apply your scenario in the following Discussion Board Forum assignment.
  • The paper must be submitted as a Word document (.doc) it will be checked in SafeAssign upon submission.
  • Do not use bullets or listing anywhere in the paper. Do not copy/paste the scenario into the paper.
  • References must be as follows:
    • A minimum of 4 different references, in addition to the Merida text and the Bible must be used. A variety of authors and sources is required.

Choose two ways that organizations have changed over the years and provide a past to current summary, integrating theory and personal perspectives.

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Choose two ways that organizations have changed over the years and provide a past to current summary, integrating theory and personal perspectives. Your discussion should include any of the previous chapter concepts, including the readings from this week.Textbook Readings:
• Merida: Entire Textbook
o Merida, T. (2015). Christ-centered exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group. ISBN: 9780805496703.
• Scott: pp. 368-390
o Scott, W. R. (2015). Organizations and Organizing: Rational, Natural, and Open Systems Perspectives. London, England: Routledge. ISBN: 9780131958937

Discuss the various types of network organizations and how this can impact the environmental process.

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Discuss the various types of network organizations and how this can impact the environmental process. Some environmental areas to consider can be through creating new organizations, technological changes, ecological processes, and much more.• Merida: Entire Textbook
o Merida, T. (2015). Christ-centered exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group. ISBN: 9780805496703.
• Scott: pp. 245-309
o Scott, W. R. (2015). Organizations and Organizing: Rational, Natural, and Open Systems Perspectives. London, England: Routledge. ISBN: 9780131958937

What areas of technology are an issue for participants?

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Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Review the concept of technology structures and social boundaries for organizations. Provide an overview of the technical and social terminology for organizations today. Within your discussion be sure to address the following areas:

• How do each of these apply to the three perspectives (natural, rational, and open)?
• What areas of technology are an issue for participants?
• What are the issues with organizational boundaries for participants?
• Personal perspectives
• Include any theoretical viewpoints for each of these areas. You are not limited to these questions, they are simply to assist you in the evaluation process.

Compare and contrast the rational, natural, and open systems of organizations.

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Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 2,100-2,200 words (due by Thursday of each week) and demonstrate course-related knowledge. Each initial thread must include a mínimum of 7 sources in addition to the Bible, and in current APA format, outlined in each respective Discussion Board rubric. Each thread must integrate at least 1 biblical principle.

Textbook Readings:

  • Merida: Entire Textbook
    • Merida, T. (2015). Christ-centered exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group. ISBN: 9780805496703.
  • Scott: pp. 35-106
    • Scott, W. R. (2015). Organizations and Organizing: Rational, Natural, and Open Systems Perspectives. London, England: Routledge. ISBN: 9780131958937

Compare and contrast the rational, natural, and open systems of organizations. The following should be addressed at a minimum:

  • Defining characteristics
  • Relationship between the three
  • Theoretical viewpoints
  • Personal perspectives

*Please review the Discussion Board Instructions and Rubric prior to completing this assignment.

Discuss the impact of this virus on the company, on the employees, and business.

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a project about covid-19 must be made in which the negative impact on the Sefton Hall Nursing Home and the negative effects on the company must be specified. Tables should be made showing the costs of equipment, eg gloves, masks, uniforms. tables should be made with a comparison of equipment prices in March and the cost of protective equipment in August in which for example the price of gloves increased by 120%…
We need to discuss the impact of this virus on the company, on the employees, and business.
The project must be well structured with tables of costs and financial losses that the company (nursing home named Sefton Hall) has had in recent months.

Define your approved organization as you wish in terms of the whole or of the part that is most relevant.

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This paper will require you to apply organizational theories, concepts, and perspectives from the module readings.

Guidelines

Define your approved organization as you wish in terms of the whole or of the part that is most relevant.             In 1-2 pages, provide a description of two to three problems identified. Your description need not be elaborate, but should provide enough information to enable someone unfamiliar with the organizational issues to understand the essentials. This portion should be just the facts, a description, not an analysis of the key events. If using a personal workplace, feel free to disguise names of people and the organization if you desire.

After you have set the foundation, apply theories learned from the course to analyze your chosen organization and its identified problems. Utilizing the three perspectives, ensure clarity is evident on areas of which system, organizational environment, and changes as part of your analysis.

Lastly, provide a personal perspective that discusses what you would implement to address the problems to move the organization forward as part of the evolving changes for organizations today.

Organizing Your Paper

The following is required for your completed research paper:

  • The paper must be written using current APA format and must include a title page, an abstract, and a reference list. These are not included in the word count.
  • The paper must have a minimum of 2,500 words and a maximum of 3,000 words.
  • The paper must be submitted as a Word document (.doc), it will be checked in SafeAssign upon submission.
  • First person narrative is not permitted.
  • Do not use bullets or listing anywhere in the paper.
  • The reference page must include a minimum of the following references in current APA format (all sources must be evident within the paper):
  • Course textbook
  • Scripture and Define your approved organization as you wish in terms of the whole or of the part that is most relevant.
    • Merida, T. (2015). Christ-centered exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group. ISBN: 9780805496703.
  • 7 peer-reviewed scholarly sources

Scott, W. R. (2015). Organizations and Organizing: Rational, Natural, and Open

Critically assess the benefits and demerits of using variances in decision making

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•Critically assess the benefits and demerits of using variances in decision making

•Identify critical links between variances and dysfunctional behaviour of managers

•Assess the role of “make or buy decisions” in making strategic business choices

.•Calculate key variances.

•Demonstrate decision making abilities under risk

TASK DESCRIPTIONASSESSMENT 2Assessment Component 2–Report(70%)XLG is a cleaning product company located in the eastern part of Britain which produces two cleaning agents, chemical X and Y. Chemical X instantly cleans stains off any surfaceand can be used on upholstery fabrics and kitchen surfaces, while chemical Y cleans and shines all kinds of floor surfaces. XLG operates in a highly competitive environment; however, over the years they have maintained their market leading position due tothe patent secured against famaQ; a superior cleaning agent, meaning it can’t be copied by other competitors within the industry. XLG has opened several stores across the UK and sells their products online as well, they host a lot of demonstrative shows in order to lure customers to their products. During the second quarter of the year starting March 2020, the corona virus broke out and a nationwide lock down was enforced by the UK government to combat the pandemic, thus forcing XLG to move all its sales online. PART AFind below extracts of the management information for that period:Total units sold: 1600Material price variance:£27000 FAssume the 20/21 accounting year for XLG starts on the 1/12/19.Notes

1.Sales and Contribution:The budgeted total sales for both chemicals X and Ywas 1190 with an equal split of 595 between both of them. Actual sales volume for chemical X was 850 and 750 for chemical Y, standard sales price was £35 per unit for chemical X and £30 per unit for chemical Y. The actual sales price achieved in the second quarter were £45 for chemical X and £37 for chemical Y. The standard marginfor chemical X was £25per unit and £20per unit for chemical Y. one of the reasons for the increased selling price was due to a significant increase in demand for cleaning products as most people became more hygiene conscious in light of the pandemic.

2.Material price:The sole reason for the variance was an increase in the price of famaQ which is their superior cleaning ingredientwith an original standard price of £2.50 per unit. Each unit of chemical X and Y requires 1 unit of famaQ; however, due to the lockdown and restriction on international travel, famaQ which is produced in Brazil had to be imported using air transport which is more expensive in comparison to sea transport, thereby resulting in an increased unit price of £4.50 per unit. XLG actually paid £3.70 per unit for famaQ.Required:Calculate the following for the second quarter, showing all workings clearly:

(i)The sales price variance and sales volume contribution variance.(12marks)

(ii)The material price planning variance and material price operational variance.(8marks)

(iii)Given the change in operations, critically analyse the merits and demerits of using variances in assessing managers performance. (1000 words, 30 marks

Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative methodologies, as well as mixed method.

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Module 4 – Case
OVERVIEW OF METHODS IN BUSINESS RESEARCH
Assignment Overview
In this assignment we will evaluate qualitative research methods in more depth. In the previous case assignment, you were expected to compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative methodologies, as well as mixed method. In this Case Assignment, you will evaluate in more detail the purpose, distinctive features, advantages, and disadvantages of two out of the four qualitative research methods in business research and sample populations described in the Module Overview.
Case Assignment
After reading the required background material and finding at least two other resources on your own, write a 5- to 7-page paper discussing the topic:
Qualitative Research Methods and Data Collection Techniques
In your paper, you should answer the following questions using your own evaluation and critical thinking.
1. Explain the purpose, features, advantages, disadvantages, sample populations, and examples in business research of TWO of the four qualitative research methods used in business research.
2. Explain TWO data collection techniques of your choice. Examples of data collection techniques or source of evidence are interviews, participant observation and fieldwork, direct observations, using documents or archival records.
3. If you were to conduct research, which qualitative research method and which data collection technique would you prefer to use and why?
Assignment Expectations
Length: The written component of this assignment should be 5-7 pages long (double-spaced) without counting the cover page and reference page.
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to the questions.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity. We encourage you to use tools such as grammarly.com and proofread your paper before submission.
As you complete your assignment, make sure you do the following:
• Answer the assignment questions directly.
• Stay focused on the precise assignment questions. Do not go off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background materials.
• Use evidence from your readings to justify your conclusions.
• Be sure to cite at least five credible resources.
• Make sure to reference your sources of information with both a bibliography and in-text citations. See the Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper, including pages 11-14 on in-text citations. Another resource is the “Writing Style Guide,” which is found under “My Resources” in the TLC Portal.
Your assignment will be graded using the following criteria:
• Assignment-driven Criteria: Student demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment.
• Critical Thinking/ Application to Professional Practice: Student demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem, and analyzing information. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice in an exceptional manner.
• Business Writing and Quality of References: Student demonstrates mastery and proficiency in written communication and use of appropriate and relevant literature at the doctoral level.
• Citing Sources: Student demonstrates mastery applying APA formatting standards to both in text citations and the reference list.
• Professionalism and Timeliness: Assignments are submitted on time.

Analyze data to determine risk potential for individuals.

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Description:The baccalaureate-graduate nurse cares for patients, including individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan and across the continuum of healthcareenvironments, perform comprehensive and focused developmental and physical assessments

Course Competencies:1)Perform assessments of individuals throughout the lifespan and include spiritual, social, cultural, psychological and physical components. 3) Analyze data to determine risk potential for individuals. 4) Synthesize assessment findings using the Digital Clinical Experience (DCE) and in written format using standardized terminology. 5) Demonstrate effective communication with individuals, families and interdisciplinary team members.