Communication in the Workplace (frequent communication, active listening, and feedback)

Research Article Evaluation Matrix

Analyze all 10 articles for bias, ethical implications, diversity impact, validity, reliability,limitations and contributions to the research topic area in the synthesis matrix (Research Article Evaluation Matrix Form will be provided)

RequirementsDemonstrates the ability to analyze and synthesize components of scholarlyliterature including:Bias, ethics, diversityValidity, reliability, limitations, key findings, contributionsSignificance, recency and methodology of the study

Citation requirements: minimum 10 scholarly within past 10 years except seminal researchWord count: 200 words minimum per articleAPA formatting

Feeding the World

As Hite and Seitz (2016) show in Chapter 3: Food, there is enough food produced and available to feed the entire world every day. However, for various reasons, millions still go hungry, making food securityhaving consistent access to adequate nutritional fooda persistent global social problem in both developing and developed countries. 

Where do most of the worlds hungry live?

What are two causes of hunger and two problems that result?

What are some potential consequences and benefits to using biotechnologies in developing countries? Based on the research currently available, should developing countries pursue the use of biotechnologies? Why or why not?

Breastfeeding

Parents have numerous decisions to make when raising a child. As an early childhood educator, you may encounter families who have views that are different from your own. Select a topic of choice for parents and discuss the positives and negatives of that choice.

Suggestions for topics include, but are not limited to:

    Doula/midwife
    Scheduled C-sections
    Natural/un-medicated delivery
    Breastfeeding
    Cloth diapering
    Naturopathic doctors
    Attachment parenting
    Not vaccinating children
    No/limited screen time
    Spanking as discipline
    Co-sleeping

Chapter 17: Pregnancy, Breastfeeding And The First Year Of Life

Feedback on the financial analysis. Providing and receiving constructive feedback from classmates is an important component of learning in this course. Response posts should reflect the knowledge gained in this module.

Discussions in this course are post-first activities, which means  that you are required to upload your completed initial post first before  others posts are viewable.

Before posting the discussion messages, please read the term project instructions.

This activity will provide you with an opportunity to engage in a  discussion with this class on a project topic that you have selected to  implement as the term project. The class interaction will foster a  learning environment in which you will learn from each others  experiences and opinions.

In addition, you will practice using project management jargon and  expressing your opinions in a professional manner. The options available  in this discussion have ethical considerations that are important to  consider as a project manager. 

My  project proposal would be the Tesla Cybertruck. I choose this because  it seems to be a hot topic online lately as far as the newest innovation  of technology out so far.

The industry Tesla is mainly about  electric cars and other renewable energy resources, but mainly, electric  cars. The company is mainly known for their electric cars, and only  within the last couple of years gotten into the solar business. Current  industry trends show that they are gaining popularity quickly because  their cars are becoming affordable to the masses, instead of only for  the rich.

A SWOT analysis is that their strengths are they have  perfected the manufacturing process and acquisition of electric cars and  their components/battery packs. They are able to negotiate well with  vendors to keep the pricing of said components down. Their weaknesses  are the unreliability and impulsiveness of Elon Musk which can sometimes  make a good or bad presentation for them, as well as their struggle to  get their production facilities at full output on the schedule they  expected. Their opportunity is when they get into the solar department,  they are able to sell complete kits including the vehicle, the solar  panels, and the battery packs needed to charge them and on off the grid.  Their threat would be the other companies such as Ford coming into the  electric car market where they are already well known as a manufacturer  and can put up good competition at the same affordable price.

I  will focus on the marketing side of things where they can change their  marketing to make the cybertruck appeal more to the people who would get  the most benefit from a vehicle such as that. People who are already in  the market for a truck but do not want to spend the $40,000-50,000 on a  new Ford or Toyota because they want to be able to use it for just  short commutes and the occasional “truck task” here and there.

I  calculated the ROI spreadsheet based on average market variables such as  vendor discounts typically given to long term customers as well as cost  of manufacturing going down further and further based on the timeline  they expect to expand and finish developing their newest production  factories around the world.

The most challenge part of this was to  determine what the topic should be, there are so many interesting, new  technologies out there right now, it is hard to settle on just one to  look in to, but this one is so controversial right now, it sounded fun.

ROI & Payback Period Template.xls  

Providing and receiving constructive feedback from classmates is an important component of learning in this course. Response posts should reflect the knowledge gained in this module.

Discussions in this course are post-first activities, which means  that you are required to upload your completed initial post first before  others posts are viewable.

Before posting the discussion messages, please read the term project instructions.

This activity will provide you with an opportunity to engage in a  discussion with this class on a project topic that you have selected to  implement as the term project. The class interaction will foster a  learning environment in which you will learn from each others  experiences and opinions.

In addition, you will practice using project management jargon and  expressing your opinions in a professional manner. The options available  in this discussion have ethical considerations that are important to  consider as a project manager.

Describe the real or fictitious strategic context for your project topic.

My  project topic for this class would be starting my own car wash  business. Here in San Diego a company called Soapy Joes that my friends  and I always use to wash our cars. I like this business because we are  busy and are always on the move, and a car wash that allows people to  drive thru and be done in just a few minutes would be perfect. I believe  a car wash business would generate good profit.

Present a SWOT analysis on the selected industry/organization.

STRENGTHS

The key strengths inherent in AutoCare Car Wash Services include the following:

The  good credit record of the entrepreneurs, as well as the commitment in  terms of the amount of owners contribution towards the cost of business  operations

Good relationships with customers while working  informally. These customers will upon launch of the formalized business  make use of the improved services of the entity

The past experience of the entrepreneurs in a similar business environment

The good leadership and communication skills of the entrepreneurs

The  knowledge and qualifications of the members of the management team  regarding general business management and cleaning motor vehicles

Shared values that demonstrate a strong business culture

WEAKNESSES

The weaknesses inherent in AutoCare Car Wash Services include the following:

The  lack of sufficient capital to finance the business operations. The  business will need to depend on external funding providers.

Extensive  marketing will be required to ensure that the business attracts a  reliable number of clients every month to meet its operational costs

The  informal structure in the business as a result of the insufficient  number of back office support employees and other administrative staff.   This shall later be rectified as more people come on board as the  business expands.

The lack of a good understanding of the  management information systems, performance management systems and  accounting systems required to manage the business efficiently

OPPORTUNITIES

The key driving forces responsible for the increase in the demand for car wash services include the following:

The advent of new cleaning technologies and cheaper methods and processes on the market

The possibility to benefit from financial and non-financial support programmes for small to medium sized entities

The growing need for automated car wash businesses

The growth potential of the motor vehicle industry

The existence of untapped markets

There is a great deal of emerging technologies through research and development

The possibility to benefit from BBEEE

The possibility to benefit from skills training

The opportunity to enhance sales via internet marketing

THREATS

The  key driving forces in the external environment which are likely to have  a negative influence on the operations of the business include the  following:

The potential for possible claims/ penalties against  the CC as a result of none compliance in terms of the Basic Conditions  of Employment Act, the Labor Relations Act, the Employment Equity Act,  the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Unemployment Insurance Act and  the Income Tax Act. The business will ensure that it complies with the  laws of the Republic by all means

The incidence of HIV/AIDS which may deprive the business of some of the productive employees

The fierce competition from other competitors in the market

Higher ESKOM tariffs may strain the business

The  threat from customers given the fact that they can dictate terms and  conditions to small businesses. Changes in terms of needs and  preferences may also affect the operations of the business. The business  will pay attention to the needs and preferences of the customers so as  to consistently exceed their expectations

Choose a business area  for your project topic. Focus on, and explain a specific area within the  organization such as marketing, information technology, finance, etc.

Analyze your options and recommend your project topic. This will be a project in the chosen business area.

Calculate  and share the ROI and payback period for the recommended project. You  can click to download the ROI & Payback Period template. Preview the  document [XLS, file size 23.5 KB] for this calculation.

ROI  is based on an estimate. Had a change of heart on the topic last minute  causing ROI to not be as accurate as it can be. Also, I am still trying  to wrap my brain around this topic.

Finally, in a  reflection of at least 30 words, describe the most interesting and  challenging parts of preparing the project proposal, as well as any  recommendations to your classmates for preparing the proposal.

The  most interesting and challenging part in preparing this project  proposal is the ROI. Before this class I have never heard of ROI before  in my life. My recommendation to my peers is try to not have a change of  heart, especially last minute, because it will make this class a lot  harder than it should be.

Reference:

Sample Car Wash Business Plan AutoCare Car Wash Services SWOT Analysis. (N/A) Retrieved from http://www.business-plan.co.za/car_wash_business_plan/19_swot_analysis.html

M1D1 (2) ROI & Payback Period Template.xls  

Discussion: Leadership Style and Constructive Feedback WK5 Comments

Video link
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Discussion: Leadership Style and Constructive Feedback
All of us by nature easily fall in love with our own ideas, our own words. Excellence is born of intelligent criticism. And maturity is the product of the self-confidence that seeks, accepts and benefits from criticism.
William Marsteller, Creative Management: A Euphemism for Common Sense

Regardless of your professional status, effective communicationparticularly the giving and receiving of effective feedbackis vital for the achievement of your goals. Whether your feedback is meant to inspire, motivate, resolve an issue, congratulate, or reprimand, you can achieve positive outcomes given the right delivery. Even in circumstances when you need to deliver difficult constructive feedback to someone, good communication skills can facilitate the recipients willing acceptance of your message. Giving and receiving constructive feedback is the norm throughout this doctoral program. For some doctoral scholars, it is second nature to give and receive constructive feedback, while others struggle for various reasons. You are gaining experience with this process during each weekly Discussion and, in some instances, your feedback experience is unique, such as in the Pretend You Are the Instructor Discussion you completed. Nevertheless, there are countless individuals who will provide you with feedback and many to whom you will give feedback. Developing the tactful skills of communication often takes practice, and understanding your personal leadership style is helpful.

This week you will assess your leadership style, and you will give and receive constructive feedback during your Discussion concerning the outcomes of your assessment. Additionally, you will construct your Personal Development Plan as a guide for your success.

To prepare for this Discussion, review the materials in the Learning Resources and complete The New Drivers of Leadership Self-Assessment, adapted from Casse (2014).

By Day 3
Post an assessment of your results. In your assessment, do the following:

Summarize your findings, including your scores for each Driver (energy, focus, speed, and challenge).
Evaluate the validity of this assessment, including whether you agree or disagree with the scores.
Explain how self-assessments such as the one you completed can help you know [yourself] in terms of strengths and weaknesses (Casse, 2014, p. 30).
Delineate the measures you will take to improve your leadership competencies.
Refer to the Week 5 Discussion Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.

Read a selection of your colleagues responses.

By Day 5
Respond to at least two of your colleagues postings as follows:

Provide constructive feedback on your colleagues assessment by addressing the following questions:
In what ways has your colleague provided a thorough self-assessment based on the outcome?
In what ways could your colleague provide stronger evidence for or against the validity of his or her scores?
Based on your colleagues self-assessment, what are some additional, specific suggestions you have for enhancing his or her leadership competencies?
In your response, consider both the content and clarity of writing. To support your assertions, provide appropriately cited references, either from this weeks Learning Resources or from your own research. Remember to balance positive feedback with constructive criticism where appropriate.
Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what insights you gained as a result of reading the comments your colleagues made.

breastfeeding

I already completed half the paper. I just need 2 paragraphs answering these two questions. NO PLAGIARISM

1. Describe the impact that breastfeeding has on a working mother.

2. Describe at least 1 legal issue and/or recent legislation related to breastfeeding.

Be sure to include APA citations for any resources you used as references.

What do you consider to be the pros and cons of each type of feedback and why?

Receiving feedback on their learning helps students to understand what they have learned, and what changes they may need to make to improve their learning. A part of facilitating student self-directed learning includes providing the student with opportunities for both teacher provided feedback and self-monitoring feedback on learning. What do you consider to be the pros and cons of each type of feedback and why?

Describe what is the normal feedback loop that regulates testosterone production in the male?

This PowerPoint® (Microsoft Office) or Impress® (Open Office) presentation should be a minimum of 20 slides, including a title and reference slide, with detailed speaker notes on content slides and recorded audio.

• You will create a slide describing the female reproductive organs and anatomy and another slide describing the male reproductive organs and anatomy.
• Then you will create 8-9 slides for each female and male reproduction functions with detailed explanation describing the contribution of each organ and the specific role played. Make certain you include all hormones producing cell and secondary organs and glands that contribution to normal function of the reproductive systems.
• Finally, on the last two slides:
  1. Describe what is the normal feedback loop that regulates testosterone production in the male?
  2. What are the normal roles of testosterone in terms of sperm production and other male characteristics?
  3. What are the major hormones that govern the menstrual cycle and their major functions?
  4. What are the 3 differences between the ovarian and uterine cycles?

Your submission should include a minimum of 3 graphics or illustrations and a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed sources to support any of your statements. Please review the module’s Signature Assignment Rubric before starting this assignment to ensure that you are meeting all the essential requirements. This presentation is worth 400 points for quality content and presentation.