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Write a paper that analyzes the market perspective of the facility selected.

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The focus of this Benchmark Assignment is to consider how consumer demographics and health care marketing plays a role in consumer selection of health care resources.

Select 1 of the following in your community or surrounding area:

  • Walk-in clinic, such as an urgent care facility
  • Retail clinic in your local grocery store or retail pharmacy
  • No-appointment physician’s office

Research the market of this facility. Consider the following as you complete your research:

  • Demographics of the consumers who use the facility selected
  • The location of the facility selected
  • The marketing used to bring in consumers to the facility selected

Write a paper that analyzes the market perspective of the facility selected. Ensure you:

  • Describe the facility selected, including its location.
  • Analyze the demographics of the consumers who use the facility selected.
  • Include the cultural and generational demographics in your analysis.
  • Analyze the marketing approach used for the facility.
  • Consider the targeted audience of the facility based on the demographics of the consumers who use the facility.
  • Consider whether marketing techniques can be the same when marketing to different demographics.

Cite at least 1 reputable reference.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

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What is age-appropriate ways to talk about such complex concepts as discrimination and culture?

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https://www-psychotherapy-net.scsu.idm.oclc.org/stream/southernct/video?vid=190

Please watch at least approximately 60 minutes of the video. You do not have to start at the beginning, and you can jump around. 

How do you introduce the topic of cultural diversity to children, when so often it is the “elephant in the room”? What is age-appropriate ways to talk about such complex concepts as discrimination and culture? Watch as group counseling experts, Drs. Sheri Bauman and Sam Steen, demonstrate the answers to these and other thought-provoking questions in this complete recording of six live, unscripted counseling sessions with a group of fifth graders.

Chock-full of tips on everything from participant screening to self-disclosure to termination, this uncut video is an exceptionally valuable learning tool for professionals who want to improve their group facilitation skills, no matter the topic or population.

After reviewing the video, please write a 1/2 – 1page reflection paper discussing your thoughts in relation to the material in the videos. Some questions to get you thinking (you do not have to answer every one of these prompts– and if you have something to say about the video that is unrelated to the prompts, I am open to that as well– just show me that you are thinking about how you will apply these things in your future groups):

  1. Was this video useful in preparing me to run my own group? Why or why not?
  2. What are some of the things I noticed and felt were important (if anything) in the videos?
  3. Can I see myself doing any of the things that were modeled/mentioned in the videos? Why or why not?
  4. What are some of the functional roles (see your readings for this unit) that I saw members take on in the group?
  5. What did the leaders do to make the group “work”? Were there things that the leaders could have done differently to achieve a different effect? Explain.

 

Define and explain the strategic role “Shaping the Operational Environment”

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ARMY HEALTH SYSTEM DISCUSSIONPurposeThe purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate an understanding of the Army Health System.Background InformationDiscussion boards are an important tool in facilitating student learning in an online environment. Your participation allows you to demonstrate understanding and application of course material by contributing to an ongoing discussion.Discussion QuestionThe Army’s transition to large-scale ground combat in a multi-domain operations environment places an emphasis on the Army’s four strategic roles. In the first paragraph of your discussion, define and explain the strategic role “Shaping the Operational Environment” (Part Four of the AHS Smart Book).For your second paragraph, elaborate on the Shape strategic role by selecting one of the ten medical functionsand explainingits functions within Shape (section4-2 through 4-32).Resource RequirementsArmy Health System LessonFM 4-02Army Health System Smart BookExpectations1. You must submit an initial response to the discussion question. Your initial response must: -be a minimum of 250 words (We are looking for body content. Your listed reference at the bottom of your post will not count toward this word requirement)-state your Rank, Name in the subject line (ex. SSG Jones, Avery)-include an APA formatted reference andin-text citationto support your post(use a reference other than the Army Health System lesson)2. After you have posted an initial response, reply to three of your peers (you must reply to their initial response).Each reply must: -be a minimum of 200 words (salutations and references are not included in your word count)-open each post with the Rank/Name of the student you are addressing andcloseeach reply with your Rank/Name-each post must include a scholarly reference and in-text citation (both must be in APA format, see the Writing Fundamentals Lessonfor examples of APA format)-your first four posts (initial response and three replies) will be graded All posts must be submittedby typing your response in the text box.*This discussion will be evaluated on the expectationslistedabove and the assignment rubric*

Describe the overall nature and impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry.

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Broncos Restaurant Case Study Analysis

  • This is a shared assignment and therefore will not need a conclusion. I’ve chosen the beginning more general research section so one could write it without the need for additional materials.
  • Research the effects of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry (At this writing, restaurants are scheduled to reopen at 50% capacity (in South Carolina) for the foreseeable future).
  • Relate/research the specific effects its had on a Mexican restaurant called Broncos (as possible, creative writing is obviously necessary)
  • Write a case analysis on the economic recovery of the restaurant industry following the COVID-19 shut down (again, creative writing will most likely be necessary)
  • Analyze the external industry pre-pandemic and post-pandemic estimates.
  • Analyze the internal situation at a restaurant called Broncos. See the below link for this restaurant.
  • Broncos is a Mexican restaurant located at 1560 Union St, Spartanburg, SC 29302

https://www.broncomex.com/

This project should be rich with data and support for your analyses.  The outline below should be used in completing this project.

I           Introduction

Describe the overall nature and impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry.

(2 pages)

II         External Environment

Analysis of the Macro-Environment

    1. Market segments (fast food, luxury, etc.)
    2. Size of the industry pre- and post-pandemic
    3. Growth rate of the industry pre- and post-pandemic
    4. Regional specific information, such as Greenville County
    5. Information specific to the market segment of your chosen restaurant (for example, if you picked the Smokin’Pig, you would look information specific to small, local barbeque restaurants) to the extent that information is available.

(5 pages)

Briefly summarize (in 1 to 2 paragraphs) the natural science topic featured in your chosen news story.

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SCI 100 Module One Short Answer Guidelines and Briefly summarize (in 1 to 2 paragraphs) the natural science topic featured in your chosen news story. and Searching for Information Prompt: Using the Website Evaluation Template document provided in your learning environment, follow the directionsand complete the chart in the template. After completing the template, use the information from your completed table to address the following:1.Report your scores for your two chosen sites from the Shapiro Library website tutorial. Be sure to include hyperlinks to the specific articles and sub-pages you examined in your work.2.Which of your two chosen resources would you consider to be more valid? Explain your choice.Next, use the news story you selected and the resultsof your Shapiro Library research and respond to the following:

1.Briefly summarize (in 1 to 2 paragraphs) the natural science topic featured in your chosen news story.

2.How would you go about finding more information on the topic that you chose? List at least two different sources that you would consider reliable.

3.Briefly explain why you think these are reliable sources of information to help you find out more about your topic

Identify three influential figures in social work – one person of color, one female, and one of your choice.

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During this second week, you explored the knowledge base and history of social work. We have examined specific social work professions as well as the great strides social workers have made in the U.S. with helping individuals, thus making a difference nationally.
For your assignment this week, identify three influential figures in social work – one person of color, one female, and one of your choice. Briefly, describe their accomplishments and their contributions to the social work knowledge base.
Support your assignment with at least three scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.
Length: 2 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic

What was the original purpose of the minimum wage? Was it meant to be a living wage?

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There has been much discussion lately regarding raising the minimum wage in many states and the federal minimum wage (President Obama, when in office, stated that he would like the federal minimum wage increased to $9 per hour but we have not seen any movement toward that goal, another proposal to gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10 over the next few years has been discussed). California’s minimum wage is currently at $13.00 an hour (for businesses with 26 or more employees), having just increased on January 1st, 2020.  It is proposed to be $15 by 2022.  The Federal minimum wage is $7.25. Congress has not voted to increase the federal minimum wage in nearly a decade.   (Please see the link: http://www.dir.ca.gov/IWC/MinimumWageHistory.htm

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for a historical look at California’s minimum wage). Additionally, San Francisco currently has a $15.59 minimum wage and Seattle has a $16.39 minimum wage for companies that have more than 500 employers and $15.75 minimum wage for companies that have fewer than 500 employees.

  1. Do you think the minimum wage should be increased in California, as is proposed? Why or why not? Remember, many firms must give everyone raises when minimum wage increases to keep all their workers happy.
  2. In your opinion, what was the original purpose of the minimum wage? Was it meant to be a living wage?
  3. Now please look at the minimum wage rate of all states (Please see link: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/2018-19-federal-state-minimum-wage-rates-2061043

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). Pick one state and explain why the minimum wage in that state surprises you. Please note that states such as Alabama, that do not have a minimum wage, must pay the majority of their workers the federal minimum wage. There are only select groups of workers who make lower than the federal minimum. Where Federal and state law have different minimum wage rates, the higher standard applies. Please remember to respond to 1 of your classmates’ postings.

 

Explain the support and training that has been the most helpful to you in leading special education.

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What is your shared vision/mission of your school?

Explain your background in leading special education?

Describe your philosophy of instructional leadership?

Explain the support and training that has been the most helpful to you in leading special education.

What have been your biggest challenges in leading special education?

What have been your biggest successes in leading special education?

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Student Study Team processes at your school?

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Special Education programs at your school?

How do you support the strengths?

What plans do you have in place to support the weaknesses in your building?

What does inclusion look like in your building? What structures are in place to support this?

In your mind, what would the ideal special education program in your school look like?

What are concerns you have about specific students or needs in your school?

What are your own needs, as a principal for professional development related to special education in general?

 

Identify and describe the change situation in management terms (10 marks)

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Identify a change management situation or problem where you have, or have had, control or influence over how the change is being managed, was managed, or will be managed. This will normally be in the organisation, or the part of the organisation in which you work or previously worked. Write a report of no more than 2500 words in which you:

  • identify and describe the change situation in management terms (10 marks)
  • analyse the change situation (25 marks), and
  • draw conclusions from your analysis. (10 marks)
  • Set criteria for a solution and make recommendations, setting out their advantages, disadvantages and implications. (20 marks)

As well as concepts on managing change from Chapter 14 of the textbook Managing and managing people – you are expected to use at least one concept, and preferably more, from earlier topics in the module.

Marks of up to 5% can be awarded for presentation. The components of the report are more fully described in Section 3, which you should read carefully.

The cover, summary, contents page, diagrams, references list and any appendices are not included in the word count but any tables containing text are.

7.3 Guidance on Part 1: the report

You are required to identify a change process in your own workplace which you are responsible for managing, or have an influence over how the change is managed. The situation you choose is likely to be:

  • a recent change that could have been managed more effectively
  • a change that is in progress now
  • a change which is due to happen soon and where the mode of action has yet to be decided
  • a change you would like to make in the near future.

Whichever situation you choose, your task is to take a problem-solving approach to the management of people aspects of the change. You will need to consider:

  • the feasibility and the scope of the change
  • any resistance to it
  • operational change strategies available to you which are appropriate to the context of change
  • issues – such as communication, motivation, leadership, roles, the need to redesign a job or jobs, and leadership and culture.

Your report should not focus simply on what is being changed and why; rather, you should analyse the management planning and control techniques to be used. An example of an unsuitable choice would be a situation in which an organisation needs to move to larger offices, and your answer focuses on the reasons for the change and the technical logistics of the move. To meet the requirements of the EMA your report would need to begin at the point at which the new location had been decided and would analyse the processes of making the move – the operational change strategy used or to be used, who needs to be told, when and how, how resistance to change will be managed, and other issues that arose or are likely to arise, such as disruption to systems and working practices. Then recommendations should be made to ensure the move is achieved effectively and efficiently, using an appropriate operational change management strategy.

Can you think of any situations where source documents are essential?

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Some systems analysts maintain that source documents are unnecessary. They say that all input can be entered directly into the system, without wasting time in an intermediate step. Do you agree? Can you think of any situations where source documents are essential?

Some systems analysts argue, “Give users what they ask for. If they want lots of reports and reams of data, then that is what you should provide. Otherwise, they will feel that you are trying to tell them how to do their jobs.” Others say, “Systems analysts should let users know what information can be obtained from the system. If you listen to users, you’ll never get anywhere, because they really don’t know what they want and don’t understand information systems.” What do you think of these arguments?