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Critically evaluate what you have found: mention the strengths and weaknesses of your sources. What do the results of the review mean for clinical practice or research or the profession?

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With reference to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, select an issue related to one of the Health Service Standards e.g. Medication safety, Clinical handover, Recognising and Responding to Clinical Deterioration etc.

Your task for this assignment is to complete a review of the literature on your selected topic. This will require you to explore and evaluate the literature relating to your topic. The aim of your review should be to establish what research has been conducted in the topic area and, therefore, what is known about the topic. It should also address how well this knowledge is established and what direction future research might take.

A basic or simple review must include the following:

Introduction
The introduction should clearly establish the focus and purpose of the literature review. It should describe the clinical problem/issue being addressed and explain why it is problem

Results
Synthesize trends/themes in the literature (don’t just describe individual studies) Analyze and interpret the literature.

Discussion
Critically evaluate what you have found: mention the strengths and weaknesses of your sources. What do the results of the review mean for clinical practice or research or the profession?

Multiple sclerosis progression and the eye. What can OCT studies tell us about disease progression?

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Dissertation
Title: Multiple sclerosis progression and the eye. What can OCT studies tell us about disease progression?
The use of OCT is ever increasing in daily optometric practice, but can these instruments be used to inform the clinician about neurological conditions? This study will review the literature to examine how OCT imaging of the retinal nerve fibre layer can provide clinical information about progression of the systemic disease.
Literature review in a CET style article. 5,000 words and 500 words for the overview statement.
Maximum 20 references- mostly peer reviewed journal articles- using APA referencing style.

Structure:

• Abstract (250 words max)
• Introduction
• Main body- includes: data analysis, statistical approach using tables, graphs and figures
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Overview statement (500 words max that’s not included in the 5,000 words)- includes: why the topic was chosen, how the search on the topic was conducted, summary of the principal findings and how its implicated and relevant in high street optometry practice.

Describe at least 2 identity and access management tools needed to measure and monitor security risks across the enterprise.

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Management is pleased with the progress that has been made and likes the steps you have taken to set up a secured network environment. During the last status meeting, the following was asked: “Has everything been done that is possible to ensure the security of the environment?” Your response was that you believed it has, but one way to be sure is to conduct a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test.
• Create a PowerPoint presentation of 6–8 slides that includes speaker notes and a reference slide. It must cover the following:
o Describe at least 2 common security threats against wired and wireless devices and typical countermeasures used by corporate security teams.
o Describe at least 2 identity and access management tools needed to measure and monitor security risks across the enterprise.
o Explain penetration testing and vulnerability assessments and how they differ.
o Identify the benefits of using penetration testing and vulnerability assessments relative to threats.
o Discuss the tools available in the industry (at least 5 different tools should be discussed) and explain how they can be used to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
The presentation must include a title slide, topics of discussion slides, main content slides, and reference slides. The references must use APA structure for organization of reference information. Font and font size are not required to meet APA format.

Write a memo to the CEO, explaining: Analyze whether the details of the case meet the legal criteria, then explain how they do or do not fit.

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Graded Deliverable

Analyze the BT Green case that is separately attached below. Write a memo to the CEO, explaining:

1) what legal risk the company has regarding Mr. Banks’ complaint. In doing this,
a. Identify the specific laws that may pertain to this situation.
b. State the key legal criteria for each law.
c. Analyze whether the details of the case meet the legal criteria, then explain how they do or do not fit.
d. State your conclusion about the legal risk.

2) what your recommendation is for handling the case. In doing this,
a. State your recommendation.
b. Explain your rationale for the recommendation.
c. Identify the advantages for doing it.
d. Identify the disadvantages or risks for doing it.

Presentation criteria
The CEO values your opinion but also likes to know that it is well-grounded; so, use APA to cite appropriate sources for ideas you borrow, for support you use, and for key terms in your analysis. Please do use APA to reference your essay/case response. Create a reference list at the end and use the (author, year) format within the text; or, if it is a direct quote, the (author, year, page number) format. Please do not start a new page only for the reference list; just space down after your response.
He also expects excellent writing from his staff. This means it should be clearly stated, carry the appropriate tone, be grammatically correct, and be sensitive to his time constraints. Write concisely, limiting your response to a maximum of 2 double-spaced pages of text.

Describe key factors and decisions to make regarding base pay. Note: You do not need to indicate exact salary figures for this assignment.

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You are the new HR manager for Java Corp., a domestic cold coffee and tea company. Java Corp. is opening a new office in London, England. You are planning on filling one executive-level position with a U.S. citizen who is not already employed by Java Corp. The term of the initial assignment is two years. You must design a preliminary compensation package for this position.
Using the Compensation and Benefits Template as a guide, create a compensation package for a new expatriate position. Include the following:

Pay or Salary
Complete the following:

Describe key factors and decisions to make regarding base pay. Note: You do not need to indicate exact salary figures for this assignment.
Analyze additional pay considerations for expatriate positions.
Consider incentive pay, foreign service premium, hardship allowance, and mobility premium.
Benefits
Complete the following:

Analyze other legally required benefits for an employee.
Include standard benefits, protection programs and paid time off, Social Security, Medicare, federal and state unemployment, and workers compensation.
Analyze the appropriateness of offering additional benefits.
These types of benefits could include relocation assistance, educational reimbursement, and home leave reimbursement, among others.
Describe additional key considerations in designing a compensation package for this scenario’s expatriate position.

Appraise the importance of leadership in organisations and contrast the functions of leadership and management.

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[Section A assesses learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4]
Learning Outcomes
1. Appraise the importance of leadership in organisations and contrast the functions of leadership and management.
2. Critique various traditional, new and modern leadership models and critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of those models in applied settings.
3. Evaluate the concept of situational leadership and demonstrate the importance of flexibility in leadership style.
4. Conduct an in-depth analysis of their preferred leadership style and consider its implications for their work and for the development of their leadership capability.

Based on the case study, “Leading organisation change (Barsoux & Glimartin, 2007 INSEAD)” – PDF Attached — answer the following two questions :

1. With reference to the literature on leadership, critically explore the leadership approaches and style of one of the key actors in the case study by critically evaluated and analysis ( strength & weakness )
(circa 1,000 words).

2. If you had been appointed in Tracey Byrne’s place, would you have handled things in the same way? Please justify your answer supported by appropriate theory (circa 1,000 words).
: for examples,
1. Fiedler Contingency Model
2. Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Model
3. Path Goal Theory
4. Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory
5. Cognitive Resource Theory

Develop an action list and time frame for all issues to be addressed, include those responsible for the action. Use the designated submission point below to upload a copy of this.

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Write an analysis of the meeting and include:

  1. Complete the final version of the minutes taken during the meeting, confirm the details are correct and sign the document. Use the designated submission point below to upload a copy of this.
  2. Develop an action list and time frame for all issues to be addressed, include those responsible for the action. Use the designated submission point below to upload a copy of this.
  3. Write all correspondence that you would distribute to the Principal and Kitchen Manager regarding the outcomes of the meeting and provide details for the filing requirements for all documentation relevant for this meeting. Use the designated submission point below to upload a copy of this.
  4. Record and store all documentation as per your organisational standards.

 

In a minimum of a 1,000-word contract analysis, discuss Barbara’s suit against Alfred. What are Barbara’s rights, and what damages, if any, will she recover?

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Note: This is a two-part assignment that consists of two different contract analysis scenarios. Please answer both scenarios on one document.

Contract analysis scenario one—damages determination: Alfred and Barbara own adjoining farms in Dry County, an area where all agriculture requires irrigation. Alfred bought a well-drilling rig and drilled a 400-foot well from which he drew drinking water. Barbara needed no additional irrigation water, but in January 1985, she asked Alfred on what terms he would drill a well near her house to supply better-tasting drinking water than the county water she has been using for years. Alfred said that because he had never before drilled a well for hire, he would charge Barbara only $10 per foot, about one dollar more than his expected cost. Alfred said that he would drill to a maximum depth of 600 feet, which is the deepest his rig could reach. Barbara said, “OK—as long as you can guarantee completion by June 1, we have a deal.” Alfred agreed, and he asked for $3,500 in advance, with any further payment or refund to be made on completion. Barbara said, “OK,” and she paid Alfred $3,500.

Alfred started to drill on May 1. He had reached a depth of 200 feet on May 10 when his drill struck rock and broke, plugging the hole. The accident was unavoidable. It had cost Alfred $12 per foot to drill this 200 feet. Alfred said he would not charge Barbara for drilling the useless hole in the ground, but he would have to start a new well close by and could not promise its completion before July 1.

Barbara, annoyed by Alfred’s failure, refused to let him start another well. On June 1, she contracted with Carl to drill a well. Carl agreed to drill to a maximum depth of 350 feet for $4,500, which Barbara also paid in advance, but Carl could not start drilling until October 1. He completed drilling and struck water at 300 feet on October 30.

In July, Barbara sued Alfred, seeking to recover her $3,500 paid to Alfred, plus the $4,500 paid to Carl.

On August 1, Dry County’s dam failed, thus reducing the amount of water available for irrigation. Barbara lost her apple crop worth $15,000. The loss could have been avoided by pumping from Barbara’s well if it had been operational by August 1. Barbara amended her complaint to add the $15,000 loss.

In a minimum of a 1,000-word contract analysis, discuss Barbara’s suit against Alfred. What are Barbara’s rights, and what damages, if any, will she recover?

Contract analysis scenario two—remedies determination: Mundo manufactures printing presses. Extra, a publisher of a local newspaper, had decided to purchase new presses. Rep, a representative of Mundo, met with Boss, the president of Extra, to describe the advantages of Mundo’s new press. Rep also drew rough plans of the alterations that would be required in Extra’s pressroom to accommodate the new presses, including additional floor space and new electrical installations, and Rep left the plans with Boss.

On December 1, Boss received a letter signed by Seller, a member of Mundo’s sales staff, offering to sell the required number of presses at a cost of $2.4million. The offer contained provisions relating to the delivery schedule, warranties, and payment terms but did not specify a particular mode of acceptance of the offer. Boss immediately decided to accept the offer and telephoned Seller’s office. Seller was out of town, and Boss left the following message: “Looks good. I’m sold. Call me when you get back so we can discuss details.”

Using the rough plans drawn by Rep, Boss also directed that work begin on the necessary pressroom renovations. By December 4, a wall had been demolished in the pressroom, and a contract had been signed for the new electrical installations.

On December 5, the President of the United States announced a ban on foreign imports of computerized heavy equipment. The ban removed—from the American market—a foreign manufacturer that had been the only competitor of Mundo. That afternoon, Boss received an email from Mundo stating, “All outstanding offers are withdrawn.” In a subsequent telephone conversation, Seller told Boss that Mundo would not deliver the presses for less than $2.9 million.

In a minimum of a 1,000-word contract analysis, discuss the following questions: Was Mundo obligated to sell the presses to Extra for $2.4 million? Assume Mundo was so obligated. What are Extra’s rights and remedies against Mundo?

Cite any direct quotes or paraphrased material from outside sources. Use APA format.

What is a mission statement? How does it create a guide for organizational standards and practices within an organization?

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You will conduct a leadership analysis to apply concepts learned throughout the course and explore aspects of motivation, conflict and change management, and diversity in contemporary organizations.

Choose a publicly traded organization. Research the company’s mission, vision, and value statements. Write a paper that defines each type of statement and explores how a company’s mission, vision, and values guide organizational standards and practices. include the following sections and information:

Company Overview and History: What is the company’s history of existence and background since incorporation? What products and/or services does the company offer?
Company Mission Statement: What is a mission statement? How does it create a guide for organizational standards and practices within an organization? What is the chosen company’s mission statement? Analyze the strength of the statement and provide a recommendation on how the mission statement could be altered or rewritten to strengthen it.
Company Vision Statement: What is a vision statement? What is chosen company’s vision statement? How is the company’s vision supported by leaders and employees throughout the company?
Company Values Statement: What is a values statement? What is the chosen company’s values statement? How do the company’s values contribute to providing quality consumer goods/services?

Provide clear, strong, and concise arguments about why the community, agency, or company should focus their research time over the next few months upon the CI sector you selected.

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This White Paper should be no more than 3 pages long, 1.5 or double-spaced, 11- or 12-point font, well-organized, clearly delivered, mechanically sound, and comprehensive in content.
You are encouraged to use the library as a resource for this assignment.
This week, you will choose the critical infrastructure (CI) sector that you will focus on for the remainder of the term. Each sector can only be selected by 1 student unless student enrollment in this course is high, in which case, only 1 student may choose a subsector.
For example, you could select the transportation sector with subsectors of freight rail, roads, bridges, waterways, and so forth. The instructor will employ a first-come-first-served method of allocation. Will use Colorado’s Transportation Infrastructure – some info – https://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Full_Report_CO_2020.pdf
When choosing your sector, keep in mind that later in the term, you will evaluate a network of assets (or nodes) within this realm, as well as conduct a risk assessment on at least 1 critical asset within that network.
You should choose a sector that is salient for you personally, and for which the network and asset you will examine are readily researchable or can be physically explored. The purpose of the vulnerability analysis and risk assessment you will undertake later in the course are to understand the principles of these functions, rather than master the processes of conducting these evaluations. Therefore, you should neither choose an obscure sector and assets to study, nor focus on over-exposed entities.
For this week’s assignment, assume the role of CI advisor to the senior leader or manager of a community, agency, or company of your choice. You have a vested interest in providing this leader with specific information about your sector, but you also seek to educate him or her on critical infrastructure protection.
Write a White Paper intended to both inform and influence decision makers in public and private entities on a given topic. Be sure to include the following:
• Provide clear, strong, and concise arguments about why the community, agency, or company should focus their research time over the next few months upon the CI sector you selected.
• Explain in your own words what CI sectors are, and why they are specially designated as such in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Discuss briefly the other CI sectors that are interdependent with yours.
• Consider and discuss 1 or 2 key potential networks and 1 or more critical assets within this sector to be explored later.
This White Paper should be no more than 3 pages long, 1.5 or double-spaced, 11- or 12-point font, well-organized, clearly delivered, mechanically sound, and comprehensive in content.
If you mention sources or deliver content that is in any way derived from material or ideas that are not original thought, include proper citations.
Cover information about your sector that will be the most important to this particular manager. Do not spend precious space on filler information such as the history of a sector, or overly broad views on international or national dependence upon the sector.