This course differs from other research courses in that it emphasizes the proper and appropriate application of research skills specific to the public and nonprofit sectors. While many research courses cover similar concepts, this course affords students with the opportunity to apply these concepts through the construction of an evaluation design. Learning effective research … Read more
SOCIAL PROBLEM: Poverty in Oahu, Hawaii Identified a social problem to focus on for your Final Project. You also examined how the problem has been framed in the past and how it should be reframed using strength-based, people-first language. For this Assignment, you will re-visit these areas as you work on the problem scope for … Read more
Systems thinking is a useful tool for addressing complex problems. It encourages change agents to broadly examine a problem as a whole rather than narrowly focusing on specific parts of the problem in isolation. In this weeks Learning Resources, you will read about Strohs (2015) systems thinking framework. Social change agents can use the … Read more
Please respond to all questions, one question at a time. Indicate the topic in the title of your response, for example: Topic # 1 (option 1 or 2) or Topic # 2 and reply to at least 2 classmates per topic. Remember to use at least two resources from the class. Topic #1 – Training Objectives (Option 1) … Read more
Supercar: Building the Car of the Future”Is it too late to rethink our relationship with the automobile?” Hosted by the University of Alberta professor Brian Fleck, this program investigates recent developments in alternative fuels and car design. In Italy, MIT students Robyn Allen and Anna Jaffe, cofounders of the Vehicle Design Summit, present their prototype-a … Read more
Read Case Study 11-2, Sleeping on the Job, on pages 426-427 of your textbook. Then, answer the following questions: Should the companys treatment of the grievant for the first two sleeping on the job incidents influence the outcome in this case? Explain. Did the Company have just cause to dismiss the grievant for violating safety … Read more
Read chapter 9 QUESTION 1 Describe how NLRB rulings have impacted job security and workplace seniority? Your response should be at least 400 words in length. QUESTION 2 What are the key issues in an employee alcohol- and drug-testing program? Identify the types of drug testing used by employers, and explain the general steps followed … Read more
Within the Discussion Board area, write 300500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. Summative Discussion Board Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from … Read more
For this discussion, you should assume the role of vice president for human resources of a large U.S.-based corporation. The organization has had a spike in turnover within a critical division of the corporation currently engaged in work that could revolutionize the market. The organization’s annual leadership climate (leader behavior and treatment of direct reports … Read more
Provide an example of a company that has done a complete turnaround. In your research, identify specific steps your selected company took to ensure a successful turnaround. Include data and statistics in your narrative. Explain whether the turnaround has been effective in improving the companys profitability.