In the CSU Online Library, using the Business Source Ultimate database, search for and read the article titled “How Barbie Lost her Groove,” by Nash and Duvall (2005). Compose a persuasive response th

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In the CSU Online Library, using the Business Source Ultimate database, search for and read the article titled “How Barbie

Lost her Groove,” by Nash and Duvall (2005). Compose a persuasive response that includes the following elements:

Explain why Mattel’s managers were able to slowly change decision making over time and what kinds of cognitive errors

contributed.

Explain and comment on any factors related to organizational culture and innovation within Mattel’s setting that might

have influenced the company to move in a more positive direction.

Your response should be two pages in length, not including the title page or reference page. You are required to cite at least

one article from the CSU Online Library (not including the referenced case study article). All sources used must be

referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying in-text citations in the proper APA format.

Identify the major stakeholders in your organization (or one with which you are familiar). Analyze the top-management structure, investigate and enumerate the code of ethics (written or not written),

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Identify the major stakeholders in your organization (or one with which you are familiar). Analyze the top-management

structure, investigate and enumerate the code of ethics (written or not written), and explain the ethical stance of all

stakeholders involved in the organization. Identify the relationship among any reward systems and organizational goals and

what positive or negative effect there is on employee productivity. Cite concepts and ideas from the unit readings to

compliment your work.

Format your essay consistent with APA guidelines, and use at least one scholarly source from the CSU Online Library. Your

essay should be two pages in length, not including the title page or reference page. All sources used must be referenced;

paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying in-text citations in the proper APA format.

Al-Haddad & Kotnour (2015) describes the change models of Kotter and Lewin. In an essay, compare and contrast these change models or any other early research that focuses on individual behaviors a

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Al-Haddad & Kotnour (2015) describes the change models of Kotter and Lewin. In an essay, compare and contrast these

change models or any other early research that focuses on individual behaviors and resistance to change.

1. Explain each step of the change model.

2. Compare and contrast each model of change.

3. Explain the impact of each model on implementing change and resistance to change.

Your essay should be three pages in length, not including the title page or reference page. Cite at least one scholarly article

from the CSU Online Library (not including the referenced case study article). You must accompany all referenced,

paraphrased, and quoted material and sources used with in-text citations in the proper APA format.

In a persuasive essay, link organizational technology, value, and strategy. You may use a real-life organization you have researched (or worked for) in order to illustrate your argument. Cite at least

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In a persuasive essay, link organizational technology, value, and strategy. You may use a real-life organization you have

researched (or worked for) in order to illustrate your argument. Cite at least one article using a CSU Online Library database

to support your essay’s main ideas. Use section headers to share your findings, and persuade readers on the following

topics:

Identify three kinds of technology in an organization.

Explain how different types of technology create different competencies.

Describe how technology impacts organizational culture.

Explain how technology can help organizational effectiveness.

Relate how technology can propel an organization’s global expansion strategies.

Your essay should be two pages in length, not including the title page or reference page. You are required to cite at least one

article from the CSU Online Library. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have

accompanying in-text citations in the proper APA format.

Identification of the primary business challenges

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After having read the “Who Goes, Who Stays” Harvard Business Review case study, create a formal proposal that addresses the following: 1. Identification of the primary business challenges. The focus is on overall business challenges that may or may not include direct HR areas. 2. Proposed Human Resource initiatives to address the challenges identified in #1. The proposal should include resources needed (human capital, financial, etc.) Financial considerations can be an approximation. 3. An evaluation plan that will address the proposed actions identified in #2.

DISCUSSION: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES: HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY ARE WORKING?

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For this Discussion, you demonstrate the importance of collecting valid and reliable data when implementing strategies to ensure that students are succeeding and that appropriate modifications are being made to instruction to optimize student growth.

To prepare:

· Review the module’s Learning Resources. Reflect on the process of implementing evidence-based practices with fidelity.

· Review evidence-based interventions shared and stored in the toolkit for each topic addressed throughout the course.

· Research data-collection tools that align with the evidence-based practices you have identified in this course. Reflect on the tools you have used to track whether a new strategy is effective or not. Think about what needs to occur for educators to implement an evidence-based practice with fidelity.

A new teacher has started in the classroom next to yours. You notice at your team meetings that he brings many ideas for new strategies that he learned through his recent college program. He is often encouraging the team to try to implement new strategies, but never discusses how to track or monitor the strategies. During your time working with him, you have not seen him consistently use instructional delivery methods that include data-collection tools or progress-monitoring strategies.

What you would present to the team addressing the following topics:

· Discuss practices to implement evidence-based strategies with fidelity.

· Provide recommendations for progress-monitoring tools to collect data on evidence-based strategies.

· Explain the importance of modifying the strategy based on the data: What do you do if the strategy is not working? What do you do to keep the student moving forward if the strategy is working?

In addition, write a response sharing one evidence-based practice you have implemented with students. Explain where you learned about the strategy, how you implemented it with fidelity, and how you modified your practice based on the data. Please provide resources of websites, books, or apps and/or attach your own documents that you use to collect valid and reliable data.

Learning Resources

Note: To access this week‘s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.

Required Readings

Cook, B. G., & Odom, S. L. (2013). Evidence-based practices and implementation science in special education. Exceptional Children, 79(2), 135-144.

Hudson, R. F., Davis, C. A., Blum, G., Greenway, R., Hackett, J., Kidwell, J., … & Schulze, M. (2015). A Socio-Cultural Analysis of Practitioner Perspectives on Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice in Special Education. The Journal of Special Education, 50(1), 27-36.

Stahmer, A. C., Rieth, S., Lee, E., Reisinger, E. M., Mandell, D. S., & Connell, J. E. (2015). Training teachers to use evidence-based practices for autism: Examining procedural implementation fidelity. Psychology in the Schools, 52(2), 181-195.

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1-WEEK CRITICAL THINKING INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT

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Plan and develop a 1-week critical thinking instructional unit. The unit must include the following components and address Common Core State Standards or other relevant national or state academic standards:

Overview of the unit

Unit title

Unit focus: include critical thinking strategies such as the use of graphic organizers, Socratic questioning, the integration of technology and other processes as appropriate for the grade level and subject area

Unit length

Unit goals

Five lesson plans appropriate to the unit that include the following elements: 

Objectives

Integration of multiple state and national standards

Evidence of inclusion of at least three critical thinking strategies*

Reflection of various levels of thinking

A list of materials used in the lesson 

Detailed instructional sequence  

Activities 

Address students’ diverse backgrounds and learning styles.

Incorporate student and teacher use of technology and other forms of interactive learning as appropriate to teach critical thinking skills for the grade level and subject area.

Involve students in critical thinking processes such as the use of graphic organizers, Socratic questioning, integration of technology and other processes as appropriate for grade level and subject area.

Assessment 

All assignments, handouts, and materials necessary for teaching the five lessons

A copy of each assessment for the five lessons. Include at least the following items:

One performance-based assessment and the rubric to be used

One formative assessment

One summative assessment

A bibliography written in APA format that includes strategies for teaching critical thinking skills as appropriate for the grade level and subject area

BROCHURE ON TECHNOLOGY

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In your Guide to Using Technology in your Classroom, address these five criteria:

  • Summarize the pros of incorporating technology into the teaching and learning process.
  • Explain methods you have put in place to ensure student safety while using technology in the classroom.
  • Describe what is considered acceptable netiquette in your classroom.
  • Summarize your expectations for academic integrity in the classroom.
  • Create a media consent form to allow student utilization of technology in the classroom.

Creating a Brochure, brochures are informative paper documents often used for advertising. All good brochures will include visual elements. The images you select should complement your text.

Instructions

You can use a brochure site of your choice, or you can create a brochure using Microsoft Word following these steps:

  1. Start Microsoft Word.
  2. Click the “File” tab and select “New” to open the new document window.
  3. Select “Brochure” in the list of templates in the left panel, or type it in the search bar.
  4. Click each brochure to view a sample in the right panel.
  5. Select the template you want and click “Download.”
  6. Select “Save As” to save the brochure and give it a name.

Your brochure

  • Must include all five of the required criteria referenced in the assignment instructions above. Your brochure should be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.)
  • Must use at least two scholarly sources.

COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: INITIAL INVESTIGATION

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Overview

For this question, you will consider your own professional context (academic affairs, student affairs, financial affairs, and so on) within the comprehensive community college to identify a topic (such as a trend, issue, or innovation) that might influence the mission, finances (funding model and resource allocation), students, teaching and learning, governance, and/or administration of the community college over the next 20 years.

Instructions

Write a paper in which you complete the following:

  • Considering the organizational culture, structure, and function of the comprehensive community college, examine the mission, internal and external stakeholder roles, finances (funding model and resource allocation), curriculum and programs, and personnel in the community college.
  • Choose a topic that may influence the community college’s mission, finances, students, teaching and learning, governance, and/or administration in the next 20 years.
    • Please consider a topic that is currently debated and will have a long-term impact on the comprehensive community college. Sample topics include educational delivery method (such as brick-and-mortar or virtual classroom), use of technology, admissions/enrollment, degree offerings (type and level), funding models, faculty and staff composition, changing demographics and evolving student needs, and external partnerships.
  • Make an initial analysis of the impact of your topic in terms of potential change in the comprehensive community college’s vision or mission.

Additional Requirements

  • Written communication: Use proper writing mechanics, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Written communication must be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • Length of paper: 5 typed, double-spaced pages of content, plus title and reference pages.
  • List of references: At least five references from professional journals or course texts.
  • APA format: Format paper according to current APA guidelines and adhere to APA style throughout.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Use the Internet to read the following:

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE GOVERNANCE

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Governing community college is complex. Decisions are influenced by federal regulations, state laws and policies, local elected or appointed board of trustees, and the faculty, staff, and students. In this discussion, assume the role of planning and accreditation director at the local community college. The president has given you the responsibility of organizing an inclusionary team to address your institution’s accreditation standards. In a post of 250 words, discuss the following:

  • Which stakeholder groups would you want to solicit for membership?
  • When would you start planning an institutional self-study?
  • Whom would you recommend to serve on the committee for institutional governance and leadership, and why?