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You will create a power point presentation for this assignment.

Students will work in groups of two. Each group will develop a plan for implementing a change project in your organization. The first step is to identify a problem in your organization. Then you will propose a change to solve the problem. You will use a change theory that models how you want to implement the proposed change. You will conduct a SWOT analysis and develop a comprehensive action plan. You will create a power point presentation of your plan. You will examine the types of communications, decision-making processes you use.

Objectives

Select and utilize a change theory model to implement the proposed change

Analyze the leadership roles and management skills necessary to implement a new process or change

Rubric

Leadership Change Project and PPT

Leadership Change Project and PPT

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChange Identifies the proposed change, reasoning for proposed change with examples of current practice, and expected outcomes.	10.0 ptsFull Marks Content is thorough and persuasive. Major points are specific, stated clearly and well supported. 5.0 ptsContent is comprehensive and persuasive. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. 3.0 ptsContent is not comprehensive and/or persuasive. Major points are addressed but not well supported. 0.0 ptsNo Marks Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and/or persuasive.	10.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReview of the literature At least THREE nursing research articles included. Appropriate nursing theory identified and supported with references. The bibliography should include at least 4 professional, refereed journal articles.	25.0 ptsFull Marks Analysis of literature was excellently done and included questions and ideas for further research. 13.0 ptsThe analysis of the literature was done well. 7.0 ptsThe analysis of the literature referenced was poorly done. 0.0 ptsNo Marks No analysis of literature provided.	25.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBudget process estimate of how much the change will cost (attachment included)	10.0 ptsFull Marks Budget preparation was excellently done. Budget included all expenses required for change (vendor quotes for equipment as appropriate, staffing hours, staff education, travel expenses, supplies, etc.) 5.0 ptsBudget preparation was done well. Budget included most of expenses required for change (vendor quotes for equipment as appropriate, staffing hours, staff education, travel expenses, supplies, etc.) 3.0 ptsBudget preparation was done well. Budget was missing some of expenses required for change (vendor quotes for equipment as appropriate, staffing hours, staff education, travel expenses, supplies, etc.) 0.0 ptsNo Marks Budget preparation was done well. Budget did not include many of expenses required for change (vendor quotes for equipment as appropriate, staffing hours, staff education, travel expenses, supplies, etc.)	10.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscuss how nursing leadership can effect this change • Includes Essentials of Baccalaureate Education • Includes Essential Values • Applies Differentiated nursing practice • Identifies and applies appropriate ANA nursing standards • Incorporates ANA Scope of Practice • Identifies appropriate ethical considerations	25.0 ptsFull Marks Discussion of how nursing leadership can effect change is thorough and persuasive. Major points are specific, stated clearly and well supported. 13.0 ptsDiscussion of how nursing leadership can effect change is comprehensive and persuasive. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. 7.0 ptsDiscussion of how nursing leadership can effect change is not comprehensive and/or persuasive. Major points are addressed but not well supported. 0.0 ptsNo Marks Discussion of how nursing leadership can effect change is incomplete. Major points are not clear and/or persuasive.	25.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics • Correct spelling, grammar, capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure and paragraph construction. • Absence of run-on sentences, incomplete sentences with compound ideas. • APA (6th ed.) format for documentation used throughout the paper	10.0 ptsFull Marks Writing is clear, concise, and well organized with the use of excellent mechanics and paragraph structure. Thoughts are expressed in a logical manner. None or minor APA formatting errors 5.0 ptsWriting is mostly clear, concise, and organized with the use of excellent mechanics and paragraph structure. Thoughts are expressed in a logical manner. Some APA formatting errors 3.0 ptsWriting is unclear, and thoughts are not well organized. Thoughts are not expressed in a logical manner. 2 -3 run-on sentences exist. Few APA formatting errors 2.0 ptsWriting is unclear, and thoughts are not well organized. Thoughts are not expressed in a logical manner. 2 -3 run-on sentences exist. Many APA formatting errors 0.0 ptsNo Marks Writing does not reflect an organization pattern Writing does not follow APA format	10.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization • Logical content and flow of ideas with smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs. • Writer’s intent and meaning clear and specifically stated (does not ramble or elude)	10.0 ptsFull Marks Concepts of paragraphs are filled with details of support for topic sentences. Paragraphs flow into each other with connective concepts. 5.0 ptsConcepts of the paragraphs are clear and easy to follow 3.0 ptsStructure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Concepts are disconnected. 0.0 ptsNo Marks Organization and structure detract from the concepts of the paper. Concepts are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	10.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePower Ponit Presentation • Oral presentation • Visual design • Grammar and spelling	10.0 ptsWell prepared, speaks clearly, makes eye contact with audience, delivers with ease, invites questions. Visually appealing, clean simple layout, text is easy to read, graphics enhance understanding of ideas 5.0 ptsEngages audience, fluid delivery, uses different approach other than simply reading screen, invites questions Visually attractive, text is easy to read, colors enhance readability, graphics and special effects do not distract from understanding ideas 3.0 ptsClear and understandable, uses limited delivery techniques Text is sometimes hard to read, sometimes graphics or special effects distract from understanding 0.0 ptsNo Marks Not clear, not understandable. Text is very difficult to read, layout is cluttered and confusing	10.0pts
Total Points: 100.0

 

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can you help me to finish this assignment with good quality and be on time please?

follow the instruction blow. there’s attachments of example and sources of information. the example is very clear.

 

1. Choose a substance described in your readings from the first few weeks of the class.

2. Choose a year or decade in United States history within the past 175 years. (See below for a list of suggested years if you need help to get started, but you can choose other years or decades).

 

Cocaine – 1860’s, 1885s, 1906 or 1914

Amphetamines – 1932 or 1967

Opium – 1890’s

Heroin – 1890 or 1920’s

Hallucinogens – 1960’s

Marijuana – 1920’s, 1937 or 1960’s

Anabolic steroids – 1960’s, 1970’s

Alcohol – 1920’s

Tobacco – 1930’s, 1960’s

Anti-psychotic drugs – 1955

Barbiturates – 1960’s, 1070’s

Benzodiazepines – 1960’s

Tobacco – 1880’s, 1920’s or 1060’s

Caffeine – 1860’s

 

Answer the following questions about the substance, using your sources:

3. What were the attitudes towards the substance in that year/decade?

Compare to today. (cite your source)

4. How easily available was it then?

Compare to today. (cite your source)

5. How widespread was its use then?

Compare to today. (cite your source)

6. Did certain ethnic, religious, cultural, racial, age, etc. groups tend to use it more then? Compare to today. (cite your source)

7. Were there regulations or laws restricting its use?

Compare to today. (cite your source)

8. In your opinion, what has improved since then? What has not improved? (no citation needed)

9. What surprised you the most about your findings? (no citation needed)

10. Harm reduction vs. zero tolerance:  Do you think we should strive to totally eliminate abusive drug-taking behavior in the US, or do you think that we should realize that total elimination is unrealistic and try to reduce the harm that drugs do to the user and others? What do you think about harm reduction programs such as needle exchange programs and medication assisted treatments? (no citation needed)

(See page 44 in textbook for a description of harm reduction vs. zero tolerance).

 

Format:

Use the following headings for your post: (See sample post)

1. Substance 

2. Years or Decade

3. Attitudes

4. Availability

5. Widespread Use

6. Groups affected

7. Regulations/Laws

8. What has improved or not

9. What surprised me

10. Harm Reduction vs. Zero Tolerance

Sources:

· Because this is college, you need to use at least TWO academic sources: from government reports or scholarly/peer-reviewed journal articles. This will give you experience doing academic research. You can use the course textbook or other sources as additional sources, but they will not count as one of the two required sources.  Read the handout (below) on scholarly sources.

· Use the NU library to find your sources. If you don’t know how, contact the NU library for help.

· Use your OWN WORDS (e.g., do not cut and paste from an article).

· Do NOT use any quotations.  Paraphrase (use your own words) to report the information.

· Use in-text citations. Write the source of your information at the end of the applicable sentences using APA 6th edition format.  This will give you practice using APA to cite references.

· List all the references in APA 6th Edition format at the end of your post in a References list.

NOTE: If you are new to APA, I recommend that you use an online citation builder such as APA Style Central http://apastylecentral.apa.org.nuls.idm.oclc.org/ or the NU library database to automatically format your references correctly. You can also get help from the Writing Center https://nu.mywconline.com/ and the NU library on how to use APA to cite references.

READ THE DISCUSSION RUBRIC BEFORE YOU START. COMPARE WHAT YOU WRITE WITH THE RUBRIC. READ THE SAMPLE POST BEFORE YOU START.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT submit your first draft. First, read what you wrote out loud. Check for:

– Missing words or letters

– Missing or misplaced periods, apostrophes, commas

– Incomplete sentences

– 2 or more sentences strung together that should be made into separate sentences

– Putting something is past tense that should be in present tense or vice versa

– Plural words that should be singular or singular words that should be plural

– Making the verb and subject match (plural or tense)

AFTER you make these corrections, then post your discussion.

Then post 2 responses to other student posts, at least 5-6 full sentences long. You do not need to include any citations in your responses, but you can if you would like.

ACADEMIC SOURCES

An important step in writing a term paper or in completing many assignments includes finding information in periodicals. In general, information in periodicals is more timely, current, and up-to-date, than information in books. When professors and/or librarians speak of the periodical literature, they may use several different terms, such as, magazines, serials, or scholarly journals.

In order to look for the right kind of information in the right places, you first need to understand the assignment. Does your professor want you to look for papers in scholarly journals, or will recent articles from substantive, general interest or popular magazines be more appropriate? Once you understand the assignment, you need to know how to distinguish one kind of periodical literature from another. Here are some rough guidelines:

• A serial or periodical is any publication that appears at regular intervals (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually) and is intended to continue indefinitely. Magazines, journals, newspapers, yearbooks, proceedings, and indexes are all serials.

• Magazines are commercial serial publications intended for any of a wide variety of readers. Some magazines provide news and general information to a popular audience, while others are aimed at professionals in various fields.

• Newspapers are commercial periodicals that are issued daily, weekly or biweekly, featuring cover age of news and current events as well as opinion and advertising. Newspapers seek to inform, explain, influence and entertain readers. Some papers such as the New York Times, USA Today or the Gainesville Sun target the general public, while others aim for a more defined audience.

•

Journals, or scholarly, scientific journals, are periodicals generally published by an institution, professional association or learned society, and contain articles that disseminate current information on research and developments in particular subject fields. Before an editor of a journal publishes a manuscript, the editor and a team of specialists on the journal editorial board examine the manuscript carefully, to be sure that the article will contribute to the knowledge of the field. Because of the rigorous evaluation process, these publications are also referred to as refereed or peer-reviewed journals.

 

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Weekly Discussion 1

Z, T, or Chi-Square Test Study

Background

During this week you will identify a research question created in Week 1 that would be best answered by any of the following statistical tests: z test, t test for single sample, independent samples t test, repeated measures t test, or Chi-Square test. This discussion will help you work towards your “Week 3 Assignment 2.” If there are no research questions that fit any of these types of statistical analyses, decide on a new question before moving forward with the assignment.

Discussion Assignment Requirements

Initial Posting – In your initial posting for this assignment, include the following:

• Identify an appropriate research question that would require the use of a z-, t-, or Chi-Square test to answer. Pick the question from the list created in Week 1 or identify a new question if there are no appropriate ones from Week 1.
• Describe why this question is appropriate for the selected statistical test.
• Identify the variables in this study and each of their attributes: discrete or continuous, quantitative or categorical, scale of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio), and independent or dependent.
• Explain how the variables do or do not fit the qualifications for the selected statistical test.
• Provide a written explanation for the null and alternative hypotheses.
• Describe the types of errors that could occur.
• ————————————————————————————————————————————————–

Research Questions

1. How does the employees’ motivation affect the organization Productivity?

In this research, there are two main variables that are an independent variable which in this case are the motivational factors for employees which include favorable working environment, compensation strategy, business culture, and the management strategy. The dependent variable in this study is the organization productivity. The best effective scale for measuring these variables is an ordinal scale basically because some variables have more impacts than the others.

2. What are the factors that affect the patient’s reaction to treatment?

The variables in these case include the type of medication, the lifestyle of the patient and the degree of the effect of the health condition has affected the patient. These variables have a different effect on the patient’s reaction to treatment, the variables are categorical in nature. In this case, the most effective measurement scale is the ordinal scale as well (Celli, Decramer, Wedzicha, Wilson, Agustí, Criner & Vogelmeier, 2015).

3. Does the increase in gun ownership affect the crime level in the society?

This question has several variables that increase in criminal-related deaths, criminal activities, assault cases. A rational scale level of measurement can be used in this research because of the nature of these variables. The variables depict some categorical characteristics they have different degrees of impact on the dependent variable in the question.

4. How does the school environment affect the student performance?

The security level in the school, the type of rules and the consequences of going against the rules and the level of strictness of the teacher in the school are the main variables in the research question. The rules and regulations are can be grouped into some category as well as the level of strictness of the teachers another subordinate staff, in this case, the best scale of measurement to be used is the ordinal scale. The variables also have some categorical characteristics they are not numerical.

5. What is the probability that randomly selected teenager watches movie over three times in a week?

The possibility or the variables, in this case, is that the student watches three times, less, or even more in a week. In this case, the main scales of measurement will be internal level, this is basically because they can be quantified but the decimal or rather the zero point is not relevant to the study or rather is meaningless (Pratt, 2015).

6. Is there any relationship between the traffic congestion and the price of fuel? 

The research questions in this have only one variable of interest which is the fuel prices which may or may not affect the traffic congestion. This is a question that is meant towards finding the if there is a relationship between the variables in the study. The level of measurement, in this case, is, therefore, an ordinal scale. The data, in this case, may have some continuous characteristics.

7. Is there any relationship between gender and student performance in statistics and science subjects?

The variables, in this case, will be the average performance of the students in the subjects of focus, they will be categorized according to their gender. These variables can actually be measured using the ratio level of measurements by some mathematical operations. In this case, an average will be calculated of both genders performance on the subjects being studied. The data in this study will depict some continuous characteristics.

8. How does the training frequency affect muscle growth for bodybuilders?

The variables, in this case, are time, the intensity of training and the diet. These are the three basic factors that affect muscle growth. These variables can be measured using some interval level of scale because they affect muscle growth differently in bodybuilders. This scale will be giving some difference in categories in the manner they affect the dependent variable here which is muscle growth. The data, in this case, will be analyzed mathematically and so will give some discrete results (Sahin, Serdar, Serteser, Unsal & Ozpinar, 2018).

9. What is the relationship between mortality rates and poverty level?

This research question is intended to establish the existence of any relationship between the mortality rates within a population and the poverty level of that population. The variables in these case will be poverty and death rate which will be measured using the ordinal level scale because it will be giving the degree to which these variables affect each other. The variables, in this case, will be having some continuous characteristics because they rise and fall at some level.

10. How does technological development impact learning in schools?

This research question has two directions, that is, the dependent variable may affect the independent in two ways either positively or negatively. The variables, in this case, will include the teaching techniques used by the teachers, the accessibility of the learning materials and so on this will have some positive impact on the learning processes. These variables will be measured using the ordinal level scale because they will be categorized and rated on the impact they have on the subject of study.

References

Pratt, M. G. (2015). Crafting and Selecting Research Questions and Contexts in Qualitative Research. Handbook of Qualitative Organizational Research: Innovative Pathways and Methods, 177.

Celli, B. R., Decramer, M., Wedzicha, J. A., Wilson, K. C., Agustí, A., Criner, G. J., … & Vogelmeier, C. (2015). An official American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society statement: research questions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 191(7), e4-e27.

Sahin, O. N., Serdar, M., Serteser, M., Unsal, I., & Ozpinar, A. (2018). Vitamin D levels and parathyroid hormone variations of children living in a subtropical climate: a data mining study. Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 44(1), 40.

 

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