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  • Discuss the effectiveness of use of reinforcers and publishers in behavior modification

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    Reinforcers and publishers in behavior modification

    Question one: Discuss the effectiveness of use of reinforcers and publishers in behavior modification

    1. Introduction
    2. Types and effectiveness of reinforcers and punishers in behavior modification

    Question two: Discuss how you can help her through systematic desensitization to overcome fear of dogs

    1. Introduction
    2. How to help Kangai overcome the behavioral fear of dogs
    3. Steps that Kangai should follow in Desensitization Counterconditioning

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  • Training and Development for Manager

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    I want you to identify, research, write, and reflect upon training and development, as well as identifying areas of personal importance to you as a manager. I want you to formulate and articulate coherent stances, determine how these stances can be translated into practice, indicate ways to evaluate effective practice, and set goals with action plans for improvement in each area.

    1 page single spaced- not ½ page, not 1 ½ pages

    In other worlds-

    1. Describe how topics and cases make sense to you.
    2. Apply the topic to your own experiences.
    3. Set a goal for your skill development in the topic area.

    For the experience part:
    Situation of an English teacher in who teach in elementary school. Like they training them by let the teacher attend some courses and exams to improve their abilities in English language and to develop their abilities in new teaching methods to be ready for any new ways of teaching.

    Category Description
    Topic Explain the theoretical foundations and basic facts
    Reflection & thoughtfulness of content Critical thinking; Articulate well-justified personal stances regarding issues discussed
    Written communication Grammar & spelling; Flow
    Professionalism Degree of professionalism in written communication
    Creative thinking Degree of creative thinking present in reflection & application
    Application Apply knowledge of organizational phenomena to organizational situations
    Goals Clear, specific, measurable goals
    Length 1 single-spaced page (not ½, not 1 ½)
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  • Balance Score Card: Cattaraugus County Rehabilitation Center (CCRC)

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    Bus499 Case 1
    Module 1 – Case

    THE BALANCED SCORECARD & THE FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE
    Assignment Overview
    In this module’s Case Assignment you will be introduced to the Balanced Scorecard concept and will begin to consider how organizations link strategy with the Balanced Scorecard approach. We will look at the interrelationship of strategy and the Balanced Scorecard approach in more depth later on in this course. For now, however, it is good to understand the fundamentals of the BSC and to consider examples of how organizations have integrated the BSC approach into their daily operations in a fashion that reflects the strategy of the respective organizations.
    To prepare for this Case Assignment, read the resources on the Background page. You’ll note that one of those articles is:
    Martello, M., Watson, J., & Fischer, M. (2008). Implementing a balanced scorecard in a not-for-profit organization. Journal of Business & Economics Research. 6(9), 67–80. Retrieved fromhttp://journals.cluteonline.com/index.php/JBER/article/view/2471/2517
    This is the case study you will be evaluating for this assignment. Note that there is an option to download the PDF file rather than using the PDF viewer on this page. This may save you some frustration.
    Case Assignment
    After reading this article, formulate an argumentative essay around the following thesis statement:
    · Cattaraugus County ReHabilitation Center did an effective job of implementing a Balanced Scorecard approach in a fashion that reflects its organizational mission and vision.
    If you do not think this thesis is accurate, you can argue that the center did not do an effective job.
    Assignment Expectations
    Your analysis should be structured in terms of the following four perspectives (you will be using essentially this same comparative evaluation framework for the first four modules of this course):
    Introduction:In this part of your essay, set up your argument by introducing your topic and presenting your position or thesis statement somewhere in the introductory paragraph.
    Analysis:In this section, present several arguments in favor of your thesis statement. Make sure you discuss how the center used the scorecard quadrants to align with organizational strategy (or how it failed to do so).
    Conclusion:Wrap up your argument with a clear and cogent synopsis of your findings. Do your best to convince your reader (aka your professor) that your position is valid.
    Additional Instructions: Your argumentative essay should be 3–4 pages in length (not counting your title page or references). You must include a title page and a list references. APA formatting is preferred. Do not paste sections of text into your essay. All of your work must be written in your own words. It’s OK to use a short quote now and again, but quotations must be in quotation marks and properly cited. In-text citations should be used anytime you are borrowing somebody else’s ideas or information. That is to say, if you are borrowing a thought from a publication from G. Jetson’s article written in 2010, that section of text must be followed with (Jetson, 2010). Quotations, data, and general ideas (put into your own words) should all be cited.
    Module 1 – SLP
    THE BALANCED SCORECARD & THE FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE
    The purpose of the Session Long Project is to give you the opportunity to explore the applicability of the module to your own life and work. This is done in a number of different ways—sometimes with cumulative papers, sometimes with practical hands-on experimentation, sometimes with reflections on a place of work or life. The common thread is personal application, aimed at demonstrating a cumulative knowledge and understanding of the course material.
    For this course, the Session Long Project will take the form of putting together background from each of the four perspectives for a balanced scorecard approach to an organization or organizational unit with which you are familiar. In the final module (Module 5), you will have a go at strategy mapping. You won’t be building a complete Balanced Scorecard—that would be far beyond our current scope—but you’ll have a chance to see what goes into it and how it gets put together into a coordinated whole. As in the Cases, you’ll be drawing on your previous coursework to help.
    The Module 1 assignment has two parts. First, identify an organization in which you have access to at least some information concerning financial data, staffing and human resource systems, marketing and customer relations, information systems, and operations. While most material on the Balanced Scorecard is written from the private, for-profit point of view, it’s perfectly possible to use this approach with public or non-profit organizations as well.
    For the second part of this assignment, consider the organization’s mission and strategy from the perspective of its financial operations (from your work on the Case, your previous coursework, and your background reading, you should be reasonably clear what such operations are). In this section of the assignment you’ll begin to identify objectives and measures relevant to that perspective. If you’re unclear on just what objectives and measures are, here is a presentation that describes what they are and how to write them: Objectives, Measures, Targets & Action Plans.
    SLP Assignment Expectations
    When you have thought about it and made your selection, specify (in 2–3 pages):
    · The name of your organization
    · What this organization does—its mission, vision, and overall strategy
    · The access you have to information about this organization. Remember, you’ll need information about its financial performance, marketing, internal operations, strategy, and management systems.
    Once you’re reasonably clear on what’s involved, think about your organization and its finances, and then:
    · Identify at least three objectives for improving the organization’s financial position and show how they relate to the mission, vision, and strategy of the organization.
    · For each objective, develop at least one meaningful performance measure (metric).
    · For each objective, identify at least one expected level of performance (target).
    · For each objective, identify at least one new action or program that needs to be developed to ensure successful implementation of the organization’s strategy (initiative).
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  • The Leadership Case Study – Personal Experience

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    1. The Leadership Case Study – Personal Experience:

    Each student will prepare an original 8-10 pages case study based upon personal experience. Select an individual you feel has made a difference in your life – a person you admire as a leader. This assignment essentially asks you to validate the Kouzes/Posner leadership framework by doing your own research, in the form of a case study. The case should include:

    • A brief biographical sketch of your personal leader/mentor. Who is this person? What is his/her background, education, and work/life history?
    • A discussion of the leadership methods practiced by this person. Why do you feel this person is an effective leader?
    • Use the Kouzes/Posner leadership model to analyze the methods practiced by this person. Under the Leadership Challenge Model: What was this person’s greatest strength and greatest weakness?
    • Conclude with comments about:
      • the value of the Kouzes/Posner leadership framework and
      • Personal lessons and insights on leadership based upon your case study. What was the most important lesson that you learned from this person?

    CJ-578 Criminal Justice Leadership

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  • CMP680 Final Exam

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    Points will be deducted for exam responses received after the due date. 

    1. (5 points) Considering the selections in Part IV of the course textbook, respond to one (1) of the following two questions:
      1. What are the major factors influencing the development of a new sociotechnical systems? Illustrate your response using examples from current technological developments, new products and/or solutions. Provide rationale using references from the literature to support your opinions.
    1. (5 points) Considering the selections in Part IV of the course textbook, respond to one (1) of the following two questions:
      1. How may new sociotechnical system affect social values? Conversely, how does the complexity of evolving social factors affect future directions for sociotechnical systems? In both cases consider examples not mentioned in the readings. Document all examples provided. You may use examples from your personal experiences.
    1. (5 points) Considering the selections in Part V of the course textbook, respond to one (1) of the following two questions:
      1. Overall, do you agree or disagree with the authors positions with respect to 21stCentury challenges? Illustrate with examples from the various articles where you agree and/or disagree with the authors. Provide rationale for your perspective on the articles using references from the literature and/or personal experiences to support your opinions.

    Responses to each of the four questions should be at least one single-spaced page long.

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  • Consumers’ participation in online social networking sites and their trust in the focal product

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    The Impact of Online Social Networking on Consumer Trust, Satisfaction, and Loyalty

    The research aims to

    1. Analyse the relationship between consumers’ participation in online social networking sites and their trust in the focal product, brand or organisation,
    2. Analyse the relationship between consumers’ participation in online social networking sites and their satisfaction with the focal product, brand or organisation and
    3. Analyse the effect of individuals’ participation in online social networking sites on their loyalty to the focal product, brand or organisation.

    Paper Contents

    1.0    Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

    1.1 Background to the Research…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

    1.2    Research Aim and Objectives……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6

    1.3    Significance of the Study………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8

    1.4    Research Context: Small and Medium Enterprises……………………………………………………………… 9

    1.5    Outline of the Dissertation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11

    2.0    Customer Trust and Loyalty………………………………………………………………………………… 12

    2.1    Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12

    2.2    What is Marketing?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12

    2.3    Marketing Models for Small and Medium Enterprises……………………………………………………. 13

    2.4    Relationship Marketing……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19

    2.4.1    The Advent of Relationship Marketing……………………………………………………………………………………. 19

    2.4.2    Relationship Marketing Defined……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20

    2.4.3    Benefits of Relationship Marketing………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21

    2.5    Consumer Trust………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22

    2.6    Customer Satisfaction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26

    2.7    Customer Loyalty……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31

    2.8    Behavioural Outcomes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34

    2.8.1    Purchase Intention………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34

    2.9    Chapter Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35

    3.0    Social Media and Social Networking…………………………………………………………………….. 35

    3.1    Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35

    3.2    What is Social Media?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35

    3.2.1    Defining Social Media………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 35

    3.3.2    Social Media Platforms………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 38

    3.3.3    Social Networking Sites……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39

    3.3    Influence Marketing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 46

    3.4    Social Media Marketing……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51

    Web 2.0 for marketing of organizations………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55

    Marketing opportunities through Social networks……………………………………………………………………. 58

    4.0    Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………………………………………….. 60

    Variables for Research…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 61

    Brand Page Commitment………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 62

    Annoyance………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 62

    Interactions relating to Brand awareness……………………………………………………………………………………………. 63

    Word of Mouth…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 63

    Consumer trust…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 64

    Consumer purchase intentions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 65

    Consumer satisfaction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 66

    Consumer Loyalty……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 66

    5.0    METHODOLOGY………………………………………………………………………………………………. 68

    5.1    Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 68

    5.2    Research Philosophy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 69

    5.3    Research Strategy and Design…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 74

    5.4    Sampling Design……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 78

    5.5    Data Collection………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 79

    5.5.1    Data Collection Instrument I: The Survey……………………………………………………………………………… 79

    5.5.2    Data Collection Procedure I: The Survey……………………………………………………………………………….. 83

    5.5.3    Data Collection Instrument II: The Interview……………………………………………………………………….. 86

    5.5.4    Data Collection Procedure II: The Interview………………………………………………………………………… 86

    5.5.5    Piloting of the Data Collection Instruments…………………………………………………………………………… 89

    5.6    Data Analysis……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 89

    5.7    Reliability and Validity………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 91

    5.7.1    Issues of Reliability and Validity………………………………………………………………………………………………. 91

    5.7.2    Threats to Reliability and Validity……………………………………………………………………………………………. 94

    5.7.3    Improving Reliability and Validity Using Triangulation……………………………………………………… 95

    5.9    Ethical Considerations…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 97

    5.9    Chapter Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 98

    REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 99

    APPENDICES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 104

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  • Reflection paper focused on “self as leader”

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    Paper One: Write a 4-5 page reflection paper focused on “self as leader” and his/her current ethical decision-making method.

    In reflecting on self as leader, the students will write on their current skills as a manager or leader, including their potential for leadership growth and development. What is their skill level today? Where do they want to be at the end of the MBA program? What area(s) specifically need development? Students should outline the two to three leadership development goals to be achieved during the program and the action plans that they will undertake during the program to reach those goals. Then the students need to address how they will measure the accomplishment of these goals. They should include their strengths and weaknesses with the development plan. Students may also query their colleagues for specific feedback on potential areas of development as an input to identifying strengths and weaknesses.

    The following is a guide for them to draw from, in addition to their learning on leadership styles in the curriculum.

    MANAGERS LEADERS
    Mainly cope with – Complexity Change
    What needs to be done by: Planning and budgeting Setting a direction, creating the vision, and modeling the way
    Pulling together the people needed to get the job done through: Organizing and staffing Aligning and challenging the status quo in support of strategic goals
    Ensuring that people do their jobs by: Controlling and day-to-day problem solving Motivating, inspiring, and facilitating the best solutions for ill-defined problems

    In reflection of their ethical decision-making method, students will write on the various ethical systems described in the text and which ethical system(s) the student utilizes when making decisions: egoism, universalism, utilitarianism or relativism. How does their decision-making style inform their management/leadership? What does the student need to do in order to improve their ethical decision-making? The student may discuss an experience that typifies current state/understanding of ethical development. Discuss the ethical values that are most important: honesty, responsibility, trust, citizenship, integrity, and respect and how the student plans to improve their ethical decision-making during the course of the program. A discussion of how stress is likely to impact their decision-making and how they will proactively manage work/life balance is also suggested.

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  • How does the capital asset pricing model help explain changing costs of capital

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    11A-1. How does the capital asset pricing model help explain changing costs of capital?
    11A-2. How does the SML react to changes in the rate of interest, changes in the rate of inflation, and changing investor expectations?
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  • Implementation of Management Practices in the workplace

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    Focus of the Final Paper

    This assignment focuses on how the management practices of planning, leading, organizing, staffing, and controlling are implemented in your workplace. If you are not currently working, you may use a previous employer. In this assignment, you must:

    Analyze the application of these management concepts to your place of work; the paper will not simply be a report on the five functions in general.

    Identify specific examples and explain of how each applies to the functions practiced in your place of work.

    Be sure to integrate vocabulary learned throughout this course and citations from the text to support your analysis. The paper should be five to six pages in length and formatted according APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

    Writing the Final Paper

    The Final Paper:

    Must be five to eight double-spaced pages in length, excluding the title and reference pages, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

    Must include a title page with the following:

    Title of paper

    Student’s name

    Course name and number

    Instructor’s name

    Date submitted

    Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

    Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

    Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

    Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the course textbook.

    Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

    Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style

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