Select a local government budget that has not filed a petition for bankruptcy. Evaluate the past three years of the selected government’s distribution of income.

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This is a two-part assignment
Paper 1 and Paper 2 are identified below
Preferred sources should be peer reviewed, additional source
Hyman, D. N. (20200616). Public Finance: A Contemporary Application of Theory to Policy, 12th Edition

Part I

Select a local government budget that has not filed a petition for bankruptcy. Evaluate the past three years of the selected government’s distribution of income. Develop an analysis that addresses the prompts listed below.
 Evaluate trends of revenue sources and balances (funds, surpluses, deficits) and how they impact the government’s budget.
 Evaluate ethical practices of financial policy on taxes, fees, and charges.
 Describe the impact of budgetary deficiencies on the organization.
 Assess internal/external opportunities and challenges of revenue sources.
Your report should consist of no less than two pages, and all sources utilized should be cited and referenced using APA Style. Please ensure that you include a title page and reference page.

Part II
This assignment is the second of a three-step process. Step 3 will be completed in Unit VIII.
Using the selected government budget from Part I in the previous unit, evaluate the past 3 years’ allocation of private and public goods. Develop an analysis that addresses the prompts listed below.
 Evaluate goals and priorities of the local government goods and services.
 Assess internal and external challenges for providing goods and services.
 Evaluate budget stabilization measures.
 Provide recommendations.
Your report should consist of no less than two pages, and all sources utilized should be cited and referenced using APA Style. Please ensure that you include a title page and reference page. Remember that the title page and reference page are not included in the page expectation

Respond to a colleague by offering critiques of their analyses. Identify strengths in their analyses and strategies for presenting evaluation results to others. Identify ways your colleagues might improve their presentations. Identify potential needs or questions of the audience that they may not have considered.

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SOCW6311 Walden Evaluation Process and Presentation Improvement Paper

Discussion 1

Respond to a colleague by offering critiques of their analyses. Identify strengths in their analyses and strategies for presenting evaluation results to others. Identify ways your colleagues might improve their presentations. Identify potential needs or questions of the audience that they may not have considered. Provide an additional strategy for overcoming the obstacles or challenges in communicating the content of the evaluation reports.

Response to Kynesha

Present the results of the evaluation

I would present the results of the evaluation to all stakeholders in the program, to include staff, facilitators, funders etc. I would inform them that the inter-rater reliabilities of the scores were high, this caused the item ratings by the two observers to be averaged out (Law & Shek, 2013). At least 76% of the program followed the manual created. Based on the data obtained, the quality of implementation and success rate of the program were high (Law & Shek, 2013). The highest scores were for classroom management and familiarity with students. Reflective learning received the lowest score (Law & Shek, 2013) . Improvements for this factor need to be discussed at a later date.

Background information and Key message

The background information should include a summary of the program, the mission statement, history, goals and the evaluation process. Additionally, the background information needs to include the stakeholders, what roles they were supposed to play, why we chose the evaluation design and data collection methods and did these methods meet our expectations, results and conclusion (McNamara, 2006). My key message will recap the program and its overall goals, expected outcomes and what outcomes came into play. Briefly summarizing all this information will ensure that all stakeholders present has an understanding of details that took place from the start of the program all the way to the ending results/outcome of the program.

Strategies used to meet your colleagues’ interests and goals.

To meet the interests and goals of my colleagues, I would include visual representation of the information mentioned above. This will include a PowerPoint presentation and a handout of the mission statement, program goals, evaluation and findings. This will ensure that everyone is able to physically see and hear our findings. If someone is not able to make the meeting or must leave early, they can take a handout with them to view later or it can be sent via email to those not present.

Questions and Reactions

The reactions that I receive from my colleagues will vary. I must understand and respect everyone’s thoughts and opinions. They may want information on how clients as well as themselves are going to be affected in the future. Questions asked will probably include the program’s strengths and weakness. There may be questions on how to move forward from this point on.

Reference

Law, B. M., & Shek, D. T. (2013). Process evaluation of the Project PATHS in Hong Kong. In Development and Evaluation of Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programs (PATHS) (pp. 227-246). Springer, Singapore

Chapter 10, “Analyzing Evaluation Data” (pp. 255–275)

McNamara, C. (2006a). Contents of an evaluation plan. In Basic guide to program evaluation (including outcomes evaluation). Retrieved from http://managementhelp.org/evaluation/program-evalu…

 

Discussion 2

Response to Brian

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing the following:

  • Note similarities and differences between how you plan to apply what you have learned and how they plan to apply their knowledge in their field experiences and careers.
  • Identify an additional way that your colleagues might find what they have learned useful.

 

During this course I feel that I was able to learn many new skills to better understand the program evaluation process and apply the appropriate intervention. One of the most useful resources was the basic guide to program evaluations in which McNamara provides the important elements of evaluations as it is important to “ensure your evaluation plan is documented so you can regularly and efficiently carry out your evaluation activities.” (McNamara, 2006) It will be important to use my skills in order to obtain enough information in order to develop an evaluation that other will be able to recognize and understand. Being able to recognize and understand what the primary goals and needs for those that in which the plan is designed for.

One skill I hope to master is to be able to communicate effectively with others to ensure proper feedback to be able to maintain the strengths and to be able to identify and correct the weaker areas. Communication is important to ensure information is collected to understand, identify and make corrections when needed.

Reference:

McNamara, C. (2006). Reasons for priority on implementing outcomes-based evaluation. In Basic guide to outcomes-based evaluation for nonprofit organizations with very limited resources. Retrieved from: http://managementhelp.org

 

Create a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 8−10 slides. Research and identify two specific terrorist groups.

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PowerPoint presentation

Create a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 8−10 slides (excluding the title slide, table of contents slide, and references slide) that meets the following requirements:

Research and identify two specific terrorist groups:

  • One domestic terrorist group (examples: ALF, ELF, KKK, Aryan Nation, Black Liberation Army, Weathermen, Army of God)
  • One international terrorist group (examples: Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Hamas, IRA, Japanese Red Army/JRA)

Assess the similarities and differences between the two groups in the following five specific areas:

  • Underlying ideology of the group
  • Specific goals the group is trying to achieve or grievances it is trying to redress
  • Kinds of targets preferred by the group
  • Specific terrorist tactics the group prefers to employ in furtherance of its goals
  • The rationale used by the group to justify its terrorist acts, and to explain why it thinks these acts will facilitate achievement of its stated end goals

 

What is observational data? What is experimental data? Is the data analyzed in Table 1.1 observational or experimental? Is the data analyzed in Table 1.3 observational or experimental?

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Data Analysis Table What Is Observational And Experimental Data?

Read Mastering Metrics pages 16 through 20. Answer the following questions. Please don’t try to answer these questions until you’ve carefully read the pages associated with this week’s assignment. You can either prepare your answers using a word processing program, and upload your answers here in either DOC, DOCX or PDF format, or type your answers directly into the text entry box.

  1. What is observational data? What is experimental data? Is the data analyzed in Table 1.1 observational or experimental? Is the data analyzed in Table 1.3 observational or experimental?
  2. Consider Table 1.3 from Mastering Metrics. What is the average value of Family Income for individuals in the Catastrophic plan? (Hint: Answer is shown in the first column.)
  3. Consider again Table 1.3. What is the average value of Family Income for individuals with any level of insurance? (Hint: this value is not reported in the table, but it can be determined with the information that is reported there. For example, from the information in the table, we know that

(Average family income of those with any sort of insurance) – (Average family income of those in the catastrophic plan) = -654.

From your answer to Question 2 above we know that Average family income of those in the catastrophic plan. Thus (Average family income of those with any sort of insurance) – (the number you found above) = -654. Substituting in the values in parentheses and rearranging gives the average family income of those with any sort of insurance.

  1. Consider now Table 1.1, and compare and contrast differences in average income between groups with and without insurance there and in Table 1.3. In other words, in Table 1.1, are average incomes different among respondents with and without insurance? In Table 1.3, are average incomes different among respondents with insurance versus those with the catastrophic-only plan? Are your answers to these two questions the same or different? Why?

 

A ‘muddiest point’ is something in the material that was ‘unclear’ that you would like to discuss further. Post your ‘muddiest point’ from the material that we have covered so far in class.

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Muddiest Point Classroom Assessment Technique Discussion

A ‘muddiest point’ is something in the material that was ‘unclear’ that you would like to discuss further. Post your ‘muddiest point’ from the material that we have covered so far in class.

 

How have your perspectives changed with regard to conflict management and/or persuasion? What has changed? What hasn’t changed? How do you assess your learning in the class?

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Option #1:—Persuasion Focus

For the Portfolio Project you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned about conflict and persuasion by analyzing a persuasive encounter you have experienced. You will apply and assess the skills and theories presented in this course as they relate to your case study.

To support your application of concepts, terms, techniques, and theories, draw on and discuss at 4-6 credible/academic sources other than our assigned books (the journal articles are okay). The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find credible sources.

Section One: Introduction—Situation Overview (approximately 2 pages)Analyze a recent persuasive encounter you have directly experienced (not one described to you by a family member, friend, or coworker). Keep in mind that negotiations involve persuasion, so you can share a recent negotiation or a time when you presented an argument of some sort. In this section, focus on WHAT led to the persuasive encounter. Write a narrative of the persuasive encounter as if you were telling it to another person.

Here are some questions to keep in mind (no need to answer each one; they are offered as possible items for consideration):

  • What was the main issue that was at the core of the persuasive encounter?
  • Who was involved? What were the relationships among those involved? What power, if any, was evident in the relationship(s)?
  • How do you think the other person(s) in the persuasive encounter viewed it?
  • Who else may have been affected by this persuasion?  How did the impact on them affect your approach?
  • Why is the persuasive encounter worthy of analysis? What can you and your reader expect to gain by examining and analyzing the interaction?

Be specific in use of pronouns and names of people within the interaction. If you want to maintain anonymity of those involved, you may create pseudonyms rather than referring to individuals by position or through some other naming device.

Section Two: Theoretical Connections (approximately 3-4 pages)

The application step of this Portfolio Project incorporates the theoretical perspectives covered in class. To explain your understanding of these theories, indicate which of the following theories of persuasion are most useful for examining the persuasive encounter:

  • Ethos
  • Pathos
  • Logos
  • Identification
  • Culture and its influence on evidence and persuasion

Link this analysis to theory explanations from your assigned readings and outside sources.

Section Three: Skills Assessment (approximately 3-4 pages)

Evaluate the interaction by applying techniques and skills covered in the course. Which of the following methods are applicable to the interaction that is your case study and why?

  • The Negotiation Method
  • BATNA—Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement
  • Negotiation jujitsu

Support your position with reference to the assigned readings and your outside sources.

Section Four: Conflict Assessment (approximately 1 page): 

How did conflict affect the persuasion encounter? Be sure to use conflict terminology to examine the role of conflict in the persuasive encounter. You could use any of the following:

  • Communication phases and processes in conflict
  • Patterns and cycles in constructive and destructive conflict processes
  • Communication options in conflict
  • The S-T-L-C System
  • Conflict climates
  • Forgiveness and reconciliation

Section Five: Conclusion and Reflection—Your Overall Learning and Future Application (approximately 1 page)

In conclusion, briefly summarize and restate the main point of your essay. Then address your plans for future learning and application of conflict management and/or persuasion skills.

Here are some questions to keep in mind:

  • How have your perspectives changed with regard to conflict management and/or persuasion?
  • What has changed?
  • What hasn’t changed?
  • How do you assess your learning in the class?
  • How do you see yourself engaging in a lifetime of learning about this issue?

Your Portfolio Project paper should be 10-12 pages in length, well written and organized, and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Support your analysis with references from 4-6 credible sources (total) other than assigned readings. The CSU-Global Library is an excellent place to search for sources. Be sure to cite all sources used in your paper in-text and in a References list at the end.

 

What is your response to Keller’s big-picture thinking? How does this resonate with Hardy’s introductory thoughts? What are 3 related implications for the role of human resources (HR) as a strategic function in any business?

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Discussion Thread: Introducing HR and Christian Worldview

Keller’s big-picture thinking relative to work in God’s world (Chapters 1–4) can be interpreted as follows:

  • Design —God designed humans to work;
  • Dignity —work gives humans dignity;
  • Cultivation —God continues to “create” through the work of humans;
  • Service —humans love God and neighbor through work.

1.) What is your response to Keller’s big-picture thinking?

2.) How does this resonate with Hardy’s introductory thoughts?

3.) What are 3 related implications for the role of human resources (HR) as a strategic function in any business (Valentine Chapters 1–2)?

Write a thread of 400-700 words

Thread: Specific Reference Requirements
For Discussion Thread: Introducing HR and Christian Worldview and Discussion Thread: Shaping  the Future of HR, include a references section, and be sure to have in-text citations for the  following sources:
· At least 2 citations from Valentine: Human Resource Management.
· At least 1 citation from Hardy: The Fabric of this World: Inquiries into Calling,  Career Choice, and the Design of Human Work.
· At least 1 citation from Keller: Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to  God’s Work.
· At least 2 citations from related scholarly journals (e.g. Human Resource Management  Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Strategic Human Resource  Management, Journal of Biblical Integration in Business, Christian Scholars Review).

Write an LC – 3 program to accomplish the following: If(R0 + R1 > R2)

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Programming

Write an LC – 3 program to accomplish the following: If(R0 + R1 > R2)

Then
{ R0 = R0 + 2 R1 = R1 + 3 } Else { R0 = R0 – 1 R1 = R1 – 2 } End if R4 = 3

Your program should begin at location x3000.

Describe the program/service for which the logic model will be created. What are the primary programmatic elements? In what ways will this program meet the identified needs? What goals is the program trying to achieve?

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Preventing substance abuse among adolescents.

1. Introduction (at least one citation in addition to the textbook should be provided in this section)
a. Provide a thorough description of a logic model.
b. In what ways do logic models inform social work practice? How are they best used in program evaluation?
c. What are the key limitations of using logic models in social work?

2. Describe the program/service for which the logic model will be created. What are the primary programmatic elements? In what ways will this program meet the identified needs? What goals is the program trying to achieve?

3. Develop a logic model containing the following elements: input; activities; output; intermediate outcomes; final/long-term outcomes. Provide both a logic model template and a narrative explaining the different components.

You are welcome to use/create any logic model template that, at a minimum, includes inputs, activities, outputs, short-term outcomes, and final outcomes. Each component should be in its own column in the logic model. A narrative that provides a more detailed description of the information provided in the template. Ensure that you have explained why you chose activities and how they logically lead to outcomes (e.g., your theory of change). Explain why you chose your inputs as it relates to best practices/empirical evidence (citational evidence is appropriate). Ensure that all items identified in the logic model template are clearly defined in the narrative.

  • Inputs – Input items may be related to clients, staff, material resources, facilities, and needed equipment.
  • Activities – Identify all services to be provided. List the relevant service tasks and methods of intervention for each service.
  • Outputs – List and define units of service for each service to be provided.
  • Short-term Outcomes – List the immediate outcomes for each service being provided.
  • Final Outcomes – List final outcomes

4. Concluding thoughts about logic modeling and the impact on the program, agency, and community being served. Include a brief description of how you think the logic model will be used in your forthcoming program evaluation assignment.

How Project Managers handle Risk in Projects explain. Risk in Projects bring Opportunities as well Threats. Explain

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Week 9: Interactive Learning Activity

9.2 Action Required:

Watch the short video in the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLAEuVSAlVM

 

9.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

How Project Managers handle Risk in Projects explain.

Risk in Projects bring Opportunities as well Threats. Explain

 

9.4 Instructions: Answer the question in test your knowledge section.

  • Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week9: Interactive learning Discussion)

8.1 Learning Outcomes:

  • Determine the various types of branding strategies used by firms.

8.2 Action Required:

  • Read Ch-11“Product, Branding and Packaging Decisions” from Dhruv Grewal and Michael Levy (2022) “Marketing” (8th Edition). McGraw-Hill Education, Digital Version: ISBN13: 978-1-260-71743-3.
  • See the following video links and answer the questions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7JJkNRFpUQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jlLHqrr5FA

8.3  Test your Knowledge (Question):

  • Discussion Question #1:Why Co-Branding is an important strategy for the marketers? How does it work? Discuss with the help of some examples.
  • Discussion Question #2: How you can differentiate between brand extension and line extension? Discuss with the help of examples.

8.4 Instructions

  • Answer this question in test your knowledge section.
  • Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below

9.1 Learning Outcomes:

Chapter- 11 (11-01;11-01)

9.2 Action Required: (Knowledge Application)

This activity is important because virtual employees are increasingly considered a normal part of the workforce. Virtual teams have their own special challenges as well as benefits. Managers should know how to promote teamwork and effective work processes in a virtual environment.

The goal of this exercise is to demonstrate your understanding of teams, particularly in virtual environments, by reading a case and answering questions that follow.

 

Case Analysis (Remote Work Is Thriving at Dell)

Dell Technologies is considered one of the most progressive companies in the world for remote workforces. The company, which develops, sells and supports computers, was valued in 2019 at more than $36 billion and employs more than 150,000 workers worldwide. Check out the Dell career webpage that is devoted to flexible job opportunities and you’ll see the company’s pride in employees being able to choose “the work style that best fulfills their needs on the job and in their personal lives.”

Dell reports that its remote teams are as productive, if not more, versus in-person teams. The company uses team technology to connect with chats, content sharing and video conference calls. Video is credited as extremely important in engaging team members, including on executive teams. In fact, the company states that its remote team members are four times as likely to be engaged at work and two times as likely to want to stay at their current jobs.

Slack in one program was employed to facilitate collaboration with a centralized space for teams to work. Adobe Connect allows creation of information like training manuals and presentations in addition to conferencing. Skype is a go-to video conferencing software for many who work from their laptops, as well. In short, the market offers many ways for teams to collaborate virtually and maintain the ability to self-manage. Furthermore, the programs allow for highly complex team projects that can be more productive remotely when sharing documents, simulations and conducting real-time analysis.

Dell uses an extremely high level of ongoing connectiveness with coworkers, such as intra-company social media and chats. The ability to “follow” and chat with team members allows for solving issues that arise infrequently and unexpectedly. Finding and gathering your team can even be easier with remote work than in person because everyone is connected.

Due to Dell’s use of a remote workforce since 2009, the company estimates it has saved $12 million in fuel costs, not to mention the associated environmental benefits.

The future gets more remote for Dell. The company now plans that by 2020, employee global participation in remote work options will increase to 50% of its workforce.

 

9.3 Test your knowledge:(Questions)

  1. This type of team can be very effective remotely because the members are working in their normal jobs and only come together when there is an issue.
  2. What does Dell credit as being a critical factor to engagement in remote team meetings?

 

9.4 Instructions:

Read the case about Dell and answer the questions that follow. Post your answer in the discussion board creating a thread

 

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  Week 9: Interactive activity

9.1 Learning Outcomes:

Recognize the overall knowledge management processes, concepts, goals and strategies within the context of organization.

Demonstrate effective knowledge management skills to utilise knowledge management tools for the benefits of the organization.

 

9.2 Action Required:

 

Open the following link and listen to the video carefully.

 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/qulwn4cQdrc?rel=0

 

9.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

 

Q. Write a short paragraph highlighting main points as explained in video regarding Knowledge management strategy.

 

9.4 Instructions

· Answer the question in test your knowledge section.

· Do not copy paste. Copy paste material will be marked as zero.

· Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week 9: Interactive learning Discussion)

 

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9.1 Learning Outcomes:

  • Reach closure
  • Avoid common group traps
  • Work with large groups
  • Build sustainable agreements

 

9.2 Action Required:

Read the following statement:

“Group decision making is very popular in complex working environment. Organizations are embracing group projects and teamwork for their projects and work.”

 

9.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

Do groups make better decisions than individuals?