Project schedule and communication matrix

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completion and implementation of the Communication Plan & Project Schedule

Week 8 Assignment – Revised Project

Overview

This is the second of three assignments. The project sponsor has approved the project schedule and communication matrix. It is now time to execute the project.

Instructions

Write a 3–4 page paper that addresses the following concerns from the project sponsor:

Step 1: The sponsor would like a summary of your project.

  • Summarize your project to date, including a message regarding the completion and implementation of the Communication Plan & Project Schedule.
  • Note: Do not repeat your introduction from the first assignment to avoid a high Safe Assign percentage.

Step 2: The sponsor is now asking for a report with not a lot of details.

Step 3: The sponsor is confused about the communication plan completed earlier and is questioning its effectiveness.

Step 4: As the project moves further into the execution process, conflict among stakeholders becomes more evident, and the project manager needs to address it. A good project manager understands that there are two types of conflict to be on the lookout for – functional and dysfunctional.

  • Explain the differences between functional conflict and dysfunctional conflict. Provide examples.

Step 5: Now, let us assume that the communications among team members continued to deteriorate to the point where some team members were authorized to work virtually from remote locations. Now that some team members are working virtually, new communication issues have surfaced.

  • Discuss tips for alleviating communication problems and enhancing the performance of virtual teams, while reassuring the sponsor that the situation is under control.

 

Health promotion

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 Health promotion

For this assignment, you will review the latest evidence based guidelines as they pertain to the case below. Discussion of the case is based on the course objectives and weekly content, which emphasize the core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, case study discussions are used to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills, and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.

Ms. Martin is a 55-year-old woman who has been on HRT for 4 years. HRT was prescribed because Ms. Martin was experiencing vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Her last mammogram was 2 years ago and last pap was 5 years ago. Ms. Martin made an appointment with her nurse practitioner to discuss discontinuing HRT after hearing and reading news reports about the dangers associated with the medication. Except for the HRT, Ms. Martin is taking no medication other than a daily vitamin. She had a tubal ligation after the birth of her third child but has had no other surgeries or history of any medical conditions. Her father had cardiovascular disease and died of a myocardial infarction at 77 years of age. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at 81 years of age. Ms. Martin does not smoke and rarely drinks alcohol. She likes to work in her garden but is not involved in a formal exercise program. She has gained about 10 pounds since menopause.

 

Global Societal Issue

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Global Societal Issue

Prepare: In preparation for this discussion forum, make a list of what you learned most throughout the process of researching your final essay topic, as well as difficulties you may have encountered along the way.
Reflect: Think about what you have learned in the development of your research findings on the global societal issue you chose in the Week 1 discussion forum, your proposed solution and its ethical outcomes, and share with your classmates why this specific issues requires further research.

Write: For this discussion, you will address the following prompts:

·         Identify the global societal issue you have chosen to research for your Final Paper, an argumentative essay, and explain why further research on this topic is important.

·         Provide a clear and concise thesis statement that includes a solution to the global societal issue (see Writing a Thesis Statement (Links to an external site.) for assistance).

·         Explain how this global societal issue impacts a specific population.

·         Locate a peer-reviewed scholarly source and provide statistical data that you found surprising on the topic.

Note

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length, which should include a thorough response to each prompt. You are required to provide in-text citations of applicable required reading materials and/or any other outside sources you use to support your claims. Provide full reference entries of all sources cited at the end of your response. Please use correct APA format when writing in-text citations

 

Media fragmentation

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Media fragmentation

Support your responses with research from the Learning Resources. Use APA in-text citations  and cite any outside sources. Create an APA reference list at the end of the document.

Your readings in Week 1, in part, describe a common theme of “media fragmentation.”  Media fragmentation describes a trend of increasing choice and consumption of a range of media for consumers. These choices include more TV channels, radio stations, magazines, more websites. Media fragmentation implies increased difficulty in reaching target audiences.  Answer the following questions regarding media fragmentation.

Thinking within the context of a fragmented media, answer the following questions:

  1. A) Does your list of “must have media” reflect your personal values? How?
  2. B) Do you feel that media’s targeting of specific groups for specific content has had adverse effects or our society? Positive effects? Explain and cite examples.
  3. C) Considering the concept of the digital divideas you read in this week’s readings, is it problematic that the internet is becoming driven by economic objectives? Explain your answer.
  4. D) After reading21st Century Communication: A Reference Handbook,Chapter 62: Media Literacy, you read that “media education is a lifelong process.”

Note

Give examples of times that you have become enlightened about media, resulting in increased media literacy. Or, if you have no personal examples discuss what situations might force media literacy.

 

Strategic Planning

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Strategic Planning

Instructions:

Research  (body content length) that discusses two different strategic planning concepts.

You want to select research that presents each concept and its usefulness in strategic planning within organizations.

Discuss how these concepts work in your sector (Military sector).

Note

write a 500-600-word summary

Locate a minimum of two scholarly journal articles for each concept—a minimum of four articles for the paper altogether.

Annotated Bibliography

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Capstone Project 

Credible, scholarly and interesting sources are one of the integral parts to a well-written paper!  Your Capstone Project (Part 2): Annotated Bibliography is designed to get you focused on the literature related to your project. You will be asked to share scholarly and industry related sources that will help to inform your project.  The goal is to add variety, interest, and credibility to your final project. When searching for sources keep this in mind.

The Capstone Project Overview contains information on each of the sections and milestones for this course-long project.

Assignment Instructions

Locate and share at least 15 scholarly and industry-related sources that will help to inform your project. Each source should include a synopsis of the source and how it will inform the final project.

Note

The assignment should be formatted following APA guidelines.

Library Resources

Turnitin Instructions

This assignment uses the TurnItIn tool. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to submit your work, click “Submit Assignment” in the upper right corner. If you are attaching a file, click on “Browse,” browse your computer, and select your file. Click “Open” and verify the correct file name has appeared next to the Browse button. Click on “Submit Assignment.”

stereotyping and social identity

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stereotyping and social identity

Professional Assignment #1 – CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO  5

Read Case Study Hy Dairies, Inc. (Chapter 3, pp. 109-110) in your textbook (and a minimum of six [6] peer-reviewed sources plus the textbook) and answer the following questions:

1. Apply your knowledge of stereotyping and social identity theory to explain what went wrong here. (make sure you define stereotyping and social identity, then answer through your definitions)

2. What other perceptual errors are apparent in this case study?

3. What can organizations do to minimize misperceptions in these types of situations?

Note

Your paper must include an introduction and a clear thesis, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion.  Top papers demonstrate a solid understanding of the material AND critical thinking. Make sure you have a minimum of six (6) peer-reviewed sources.

Mass Media Effects

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Mass Media Effects

Instructions

After studying the assigned reading The Handbook of Communication Science, Second Edition, Chapter 15: Mass Media Effects media effect theories of and considering one of the five categories of mentioned in the article (learning, socialization, selective exposure, selective presentation, and perceived effects—remember, these are the categories, not the names of the theories themselves), identify one of the theories listed in the reading and answer the following questions or prompts.

A) Does media directly influence individuals? Explain your answer

B) Which of the mass communication theories do you feel most accurately portrays your media experiences? Why? Be sure to provide an example that supports your opinion.

C) How involved should the government be in protecting us from media effects? Where do you draw the line between free speech and indecency? Is censorship ever warranted?

Note

Support your responses with research from the Learning Resources. Use APA in-text citations where necessary and cite any outside sources. Create an APA reference list at the end of the document.

Political Risk

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Evaluating And Responding To Political Risk

This week’s building block for your final paper is focused on political  risk in the selected country and how it can affect in particular your  area of specialization. Present your findings and analysis on the  political risks for Mexico in the IT industry.

Note

Make sure to answer the following:

  • Depending on the political stability/risk of Mexico, how will you protect your company’s interests
  • How will this situation affect your area of study (IT industry)?
  • How will you address these challenges?

Jurisdiction

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Jurisdiction

Tips for Formatting and Structuring Parts 1 and 2:

  • Write in complete sentences in paragraph format.
  • Use in-text citations citing to relevant assignment materials.
  • Label parts as appropriate.
  • Double-space; 12-point Arial or Times Roman font.
  • Introductory Sentence:  Begin with an introductory sentence or very brief paragraph that states your conclusion to the questions asked.
  • Concluding Sentence:  End the discussion with a concluding sentence or a very brief paragraph that summarizes your conclusion/what you discussed.
  • Support Arguments and Positions:   Please refer to the module in Content, “How to Support Arguments and Positions”. Part 1:  
    Background/Facts:  Determining jurisdiction in the courts can be confusing and complicated, but it is an important legal doctrine that businesses cannot ignore.  Jurisdiction can affect business operations and determine business decisions, such as where the business is located and where and how to advertise and market the business.  Where there are questions about possible jurisdiction in the courts, companies should consult an attorney.
    TLG’s client, Clean, is facing other litigation and needs advice.
    Clean is located in Maryland, but it advertises aggressively in all Mid-Atlantic States of Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia via the internet, social media, television, and mailings.
    Recently Clean contracted with ABC Corporation (ABC), incorporated in Virginia, to clean ABC’s offices in Norfolk, Virginia. ABC paid for the cleaning and sanitizing services but later was dissatisfied with the services and sued Clean in Virginia to recover the cleaning costs.  ABC is trying to decide whether it should file the case in Virginia or Maryland state court.
  1. Applying the concept of personal jurisdiction to the scenario facts, discuss why you agree or disagree that the Virginia court has personal jurisdiction over Clean. 
  2. Applying the concept of personal jurisdiction to the scenario facts, discuss whether the Maryland court has personal jurisdiction over Clean.