Read the “Beck Manufacturing” case study in Chapter 8 of your text. In a three- to four-page paper, address the following:

• Calculate the capacity of each machine center and the capacity of the system.
• Analyze where the focus of the company’s efforts should be if Beck wants to expand capacity. Determine how much extra capacity he can get without causing another operation to become the bottleneck.
• Suggest ways Beck can expand capacity without purchasing new equipment.

Your paper should be in paragraph form (avoid the use of bullet points) and supported with the concepts outlined in your text and additional scholarly sources.

Submit your three- to four-page paper (not including the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center and must cite at least three scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.

 

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Imagine you are working with a partner to plan and host a workshop on leadership. There will be 100 people attending. Within this assignment you will be creating a document that discusses the main components of leadership and corporate culture.

Write a 3 page paper in which you:

1. Address a key leadership trait that can assist in managing conflict.
2. Discuss a tool or strategy a leader can adopt for improving communication within the organization.
3. Describe some methods for motivating employees and improving behaviors within the workplace.
4. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Describe the primary functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, controlling) and the associated skills, tools, and theoretical approaches that can be used to accomplish these functions.
• Explain the principal theories of leadership and motivation, and describe the fundamental considerations in managing and motivating individual and group behavior.
• Describe actions to improve communications, manage conflict, develop strong organizational culture, and improve the ethical behavior in organizations.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in management concepts.
• Write clearly and concisely about management concepts using proper writing mechanics.

 

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Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two quantitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part II” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the study in your responses.

Use the practice problem and two quantitative, peer-reviewed research articles you identified in the Topic 1 assignment to complete this assignment.

In a 1,000–1,250 word essay, summarize two quantitative studies, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Research Critique Guidelines – Part II

Use this document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the studies in your responses.

Quantitative Studies

Background

1. Summary of studies. Include problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research question.

How do these two articles support the nurse practice issue you chose?

1. Discuss how these two articles will be used to answer your PICOT question.
2. Describe how the interventions and comparison groups in the articles compare to those identified in your PICOT question.

Method of Study:

1. State the methods of the two articles you are comparing and describe how they are different.
2. Consider the methods you identified in your chosen articles and state one benefit and one limitation of each method. 

Results of Study

1. Summarize the key findings of each study in one or two comprehensive paragraphs.
2. What are the implications of the two studies you chose in nursing practice?

Outcomes Comparison

1. What are the anticipated outcomes for your PICOT question?
2. How do the outcomes of your chosen articles compare to your anticipated outcomes?

 

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You will be asked to choose a theory from the list below. Please choose your theory from the list below and submit this week 5 in BB. You need to  respond to my forum by just typing your name and choice in the subject line. Review what your peers have already submitted. It will be two persons per theory. If you wish to choose another theory and it is a nursing theory, IT MUST be a middle range theory. If you choose a theory that is not in the list, please ensure if it is a nursing theory that it is a middle range theory. You need to email me about your choice in this case.I suggest you do some research on the theory first before choosing. PLEASE DO NOT CHOOSE  THE FOLLOWING: 

Ruland & Moore’s Theory of the Peaceful End of Life

Kolbacha’s comfort theory

Any culture theory

Please make sure that it is approved by your instructor. 

You can choose from the following

Gate control theory (pain management)

Malcolm Knowles – Andragogy

Lenz et al. Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms

Pamela Reed’s Self-Transcendence Theory

Eakes, Burke, and Hainsworth’s theory of Chronic Sorrow

Ramona Mercer’s Maternal Role Attainment/Becoming a Mother

Donabedian’s Structure-Process-Outcome (SPO) Framework

Corbin & Strauss: Chronic Illness Trajectory

Carl Rodgers’ Person Centered Theory

Barker’s Tidal Model  (see p. 231 Table 11-1)

Mishel’s Uncertainty in Illness Theory

Meleis’ Theory of Transitions

Lazarus & Folkman’s  Stress, Appraisal and Coping

Erickson, Tomlin, and Swain’s Modeling and Role-Modeling

Janice Morse’s Toward a Praxis of Suffering

Albert Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory

Dobratz’s Theory of Psychological Adaptation in Death and Dying

 

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During Week Four, you will be selecting a topic for your persuasive speech and identifying credible sources to help you present your strongest arguments to the audience.

First, let us know what topic are you considering using for your persuasive speech? Why do you think that topic will be an appropriate choice for this audience of undergraduate college students?

Second, list two credible sources relating to your persuasive speech topic. These sources should come from the South University Online Library. Explain why these sources are credible ones (for example, is it an article from a peer-reviewed journal? Is the author a respected authority in this field?)

 

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