...Applied behavior analysis is a rapidly growing area of learning psychology. Based on the information in the required web page and article, describe what you think it would be like to be an applied behavior analyst is a school setting. Behavior analysis is the scientific study of principles of learning and behavior. Focusing on two areas such as learning and behavior, give one the ability to observe and evaluate different behaviors and the learning techniques and how they change over time. Being a behavior analyst gives one the opportunity to help serve individual that are in need of various skills like aggression, staff performance, communicating, and adapting one’s behavior (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, n.d.). Based on my knowledge...
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...CASE DEVELOPMENT Weaknesses in traditional performance evaluation methods - An Ethical Challenge GROUP 8 11BM60041- Partha Pratim 11BM60048- Sumitpal Singh 11BM60058- Shilpa Taneja 11BM60110- Rana Vishal Singh Weaknesses in traditional performance evaluation methods - An Ethical Challenge Abstract/Situation Description The standard performance appraisal does not adequately address employer concerns in maintaining ethical and legal compliance. Globalization and increasingly stringent antidiscrimination legislation necessitates the need for an effective performance appraisal system. “(Some) 90 percent of performance appraisal processes are inadequate.” – Salary.com survey As demonstrated in the important California Supreme Court case of Guz vs. Bechtel National Inc., a laid off employee with lengthy service may offer in evidence a poor performance evaluation record against an employer in an attempt to prove age bias. Although Guz was unsuccessful with the age bias claim, the court opined that plaintiffs with long service may prevail if there is sufficient evidence that the employer’s proffered reasons for layoffs are pretextual. The implied warning by the court to employers is that pretextual use of performance evaluations may paradoxically become evidence against them to prove illegal retaliation or discriminatory intent. In another case, Robert Shaner was a computer programmer in Synthes. In August of 1992, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, he...
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... o Breakout o The Daily Ticker o The Exchange o Unexpected Returns o Financially Fit o Just Explain It o Hot Stock Minute • CNBC o Big Data Download o Off the Cuff o Talking Numbers o Latest Headlines • Career & Education • Insurance • Lifestyle • Loans • Real Estate • Retirement • Saving & Spending • Taxes • Glossary • Your Money 101 Top of Form Search for share prices [pic][pic][pic] Bottom of Form [pic] Tip : Use comma (,) to separate multiple quotes. Learn more... [pic]Finance Search Mon, Apr 8, 2013, 3:43pm EDT - US Markets close in 17 mins [pic][pic]Workers Stuck in Disability Stunt Economic Recovery [pic]By Leslie Scism |...
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...relief when a person’s quality of life is low Frees up medical funds to help people It is another case of freedom of choice ARGUMENTS AGAINST EUTHANASIA: Euthanasia devalues human life Euthanasia can become a means of health care cost containment Physicians and other medical care people should not be involved in directly causing death There is a “slippery slope” effect that has occurred where euthanasia has been first been legalized for only the terminally and later laws are changed to allow it for other people or to be done non-voluntarily. Opposition overcomes 48 point deficit to defeat assisted suicide - Ballot Question 2 in Massachusetts 1 1 0 Google BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a stunning upset, the voters of Massachusetts soundly defeated Ballot Question 2 on Election Day. Dealing a significant setback to the expansion of the assisted suicide movement throughout the United States by Compassion & Choices (the organization formerly known as the Hemlock Society), a diverse coalition of disability rights organizations, medical associations, nurses' groups, community leaders and faith-based organizations united in this effort. "Tonight was a huge victory for those of us in the disability rights community that have worked for so long against assisted suicide," noted John Kelly , Director of Second Thoughts – People with Disabilities Opposing Question 2. "This vote confirms that Massachusetts voters saw through the rhetoric and outright...
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...Best Practice Series Guidelines for Best Practice in the Use of Job Analysis Techniques Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Introduction Job analysis in practice Job analysis techniques The application of job analysis information: the generation of competencies Social and organisational issues Future trends in job analysis A final word Page No 1 5 6 10 12 16 17 18 19 20 21 Glossary SHL services References Further reading 1. Introduction Because job analysis is an important precursor to many Human Resource activities, SHL is committed to promoting and maintaining quality practices in this area. These guidelines are based on best current professional opinion and are intended to provide an account of best practice. They are supplied to clients, and should be used for guidance only. They are NOT intended as a substitute for a recognised training course. 1.1 What is job analysis? Job analysis is a systematic process for collecting and analysing information about jobs. Job analysis provides information about the work performed and the work environment. It also identifies the knowledge, skills, abilities and personal competencies people need to perform their work well. In short, it is a method that provides a description of the job and profiles the competencies people need to be successful. Most definitions of job analysis identify three key points: • Job analysis is not a single methodology - it is a generic term which refers to a range of techniques, including observation...
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...ACS Code of Ethics Case Studies & Related Clauses to the Code of Conduct Australian Computer Society July 2012 Title ACS Code of Ethics Case Studies & Related Clauses to the Code of Conduct Authors Committee on Computer Ethics Mike Bowern Version History Date Document Version Revision History (reason for change) Author /Reviser July 2012 2.0 ACS Branding Sarah Li Approvals Date approved Version Approved By Date in force Date of Next Review To be confirmed 17 July 2012 2.0 Ruth Graham 17 July 2012 Custodian title & e-mail address: Responsible Business Group: Distribution: ruth.graham@acs.org.au Professional Standards, Learning & Development General (no restriction on distribution) Content Security: Unclassified Australian Computer Society | ACS Code of Ethics Case Studies & Related Clauses to the Code of Conduct | July 2012 Page 2 ACS CODE OF ETHICS CASE STUDIES & RELATED CLAUSES TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT This document provides a range of case studies with references to relevant clauses of the ACS Code of Ethics. These Codes consists of a series of clauses which gradually expand on aspects of ethical behaviour relevant to professional people in the ICT industry. Clause 2.0 describes the Code of Ethics, summarised as six values: The Primacy of the Public Interest; The Enhancement of the Quality of Life; Honesty; Competence; Professional Development; and Professionalism. Clauses 2.1 through to 2.7 cover the ACS Code...
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...King Saud University One:- Introduction Definition Insurance is the equitable transfer of the risk of a loss, from one entity to another in exchange for payment. It is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent, uncertain loss. An insurer, or insurance carrier, is a company selling the insurance; the insured, or policyholder, is the person or entity buying the insurance policy. The amount of money to be charged for a certain amount of insurance coverage is called the premium. Risk management, the practice of appraising and controlling risk, has evolved as a discrete field of study and practice. The transaction involves the insured assuming a guaranteed and known relatively small loss in the form of payment to the insurer in exchange for the insurer's promise to compensate (indemnify) the insured in the case of a financial (personal) loss. The insured receives a contract, called the insurance policy, which details the conditions and circumstances under which the insured will be financially compensated. Types of Insurance Services Insurance can take a number of different forms. Some of these types: Auto insurance Auto insurance protects the policyholder against financial loss in the event of an incident involving a vehicle they own, such as in a traffic collision. It might include property, liability and medical coverage. Gap insurance Gap insurance covers the excess amount on your auto loan in an instance...
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...with which it was accomplished reflect the high performance of the company. With annual revenue growth consistently topping 20%, it is quite clear that the company is doing something right. This memo will examine 3 concepts that have impacted the company’s high performance. It will then evaluate and discuss a critical question about the future performance of Starbucks. Relationship of topic to this course – 3 course terms relevant to company’s performance: 1. Employee involvement is characterized by decision-making power delegated to employees at all levels within a company. A high level of employee involvement is termed “empowerment,” and is present when employees are given the latitude to make decisions that affect them and their work. Studies have found that empowerment has a substantial positive impact on productivity and worker satisfaction. 2. Social Responsibility refers to the obligation of a business to operate in an ethical manner with regard to its impact on society at large. This includes environmental responsibility, honesty in financial and accounting practices, proper treatment of employees and suppliers, and a general commitment to the welfare of society. 3. Workforce Diversity exists when there are differences among employees based on personal characteristics such as...
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...with which it was accomplished reflect the high performance of the company. With annual revenue growth consistently topping 20%, it is quite clear that the company is doing something right. This memo will examine 3 concepts that have impacted the company’s high performance. It will then evaluate and discuss a critical question about the future performance of Starbucks. Relationship of topic to this course – 3 course terms relevant to company’s performance: 1. Employee involvement is characterized by decision-making power delegated to employees at all levels within a company. A high level of employee involvement is termed “empowerment,” and is present when employees are given the latitude to make decisions that affect them and their work. Studies have found that empowerment has a substantial positive impact on productivity and worker satisfaction. 2. Social Responsibility refers to the obligation of a business to operate in an ethical manner with regard to its impact on society at large. This includes environmental responsibility, honesty in financial and accounting practices, proper treatment of employees and suppliers, and a general commitment to the welfare of society. 3. Workforce Diversity exists when there are differences among employees based on personal characteristics such as...
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...Sexual Predation and Pedophilia Smith Aja Professor Chuck Russo RC507 American Military University Introduction Childhood is supposed to be a time of discovery and play, not abuse. Sexual predators have been lurking this planet for decades; now they're being marked for life because of there actions. Neighbors and the home towns of sexual predators are being alerted of their crimes and whereabouts by local police. Such towns have responded by putting up signs in their town, "CHILD MOLESTER TWO DOORS DOWN" (Popkin, pg 73). Others responded by burning or flooding their new neighbors out (Popkin). What did these convicted criminals do to deserve such punishment? They violated the most precious living creature on this planet, a child. Communities definitely have a right to know that a dangerous child molester is moving to their town. Child molesters have been convicted, charged and sentenced for their crimes for many years. Do people really know the people they live by so well, that they would leave their own child with them? Also, if they had a legal right to, would they check out their neighbor's history at the police office, or trust them? In the summer of 1994, seven-year-old Megan Kanka was kidnapped, raped, and then killed by convicted child molester Jesse Timmendequas. The outraged community was never informed that Timmendequas and two other convicted child abusers had moved in across...
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...Project Management – Assignment 2 Project Charter Edward Bye Strayer University Project Management BUS 517 Dr. Ademola Asaya March 3, 2014 Project Charter |Project Name |Department of Defense’s (DoD) provision of electronic access to service treatment record (STR) information and| | |documentation by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) | |Date |February 16, 2014 | I. Background, Vision, Objectivities, Scope On April 9, 2009, President Barack Obama directed the DoD and the VA to create a Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) which would ultimately contain administrative and medical information from the day an individual enters military service throughout their military career and after they leave the military, either through retirement, separation, or discharge (Unknown, Government Printing Office_Government , 2010). An integral portion of VLER’s is the development of a joint DoD/VA electronic health record (EHR). However, administrative and budgetary constraints, technological challenges, disparate information technology/information technology (IM/IT) systems, and political maneuvering have delayed the development of a joint EHR. At this time, it is uncertain when VLER will be implemented. Until a joint, electronic DoD/VA single...
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...Table of Contents Introduction 2 Background of Business 2 Preliminary project scope 2 Target Market 3 Resource Required 4 Human Resources 4 Financial Resources 4 Physical Resources 4 External Market Research 4 Data Resource 4 Market Research Method 5 Exploratory Research 5 Descriptive Research 5 Casual Research 5 Types of Data Required 5 Primary Research Data 5 Secondary Research Data 5 Formal and Informal Research 6 Government Statistics 6 Trade and Business Association 6 Quantitative Research Data 6 Relevant Legislation 7 Introduction In this report, it will be discussed and reported about garden supply and nursery business, café business, and current development, also future development of the business. Marketing research as a first step is suggested to establish what the problem is, which it will be broken down briefly below. Background of Business David and his wife, Alison, have been in the garden supply and nursery business for the last 13 years. The business has prospered over the years. In the last 5 years, a small café has been opened inside the nursery, where about 3 years ago, the café operations was extended, includes trading hours extension, adding new menu, and extra tables and chairs, as well take-away food and sit-in dining are offered. Preliminary project scope Project name : Marketing research for garden and nursery business Project client/owner : David/Alison Project sponsor : David/Alison Project manager...
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...Unit Name: Business & Finance Ethics Unit Code: BBC1001 Year: 2015 Semester: 2 Location: City Flinders Prepared by: Dr Michelle Fong Welcome Welcome to this unit of study. This Unit Guide provides important information and should be kept as a reference to assist with your studies. This Guide includes information about your reading and resources, independent learning, class activities and assessment tasks. It is recommended that you read this Guide carefully: you will be expected to manage your learning as you work towards successful study. Detailed information and learning resources for this unit have also been provided on the Unit website on WebCT/VU Collaborate which can be reached via the Student Portal at vu.edu.au/student-tools/myvu-student-portal It is important that you access your Unit website regularly. Please also refer to information provided on the Student Portal that supports studying at VU. Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge and recognise the traditional owners, their Elders past and present, their descendants and kin as the custodians of this land. Contents Welcome Acknowledgement of Country Introduction to the unit ............................................................................................................................................3 Key staff ............................................................................................................................................................3 Required readings...
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...Milkovich−Newman: Compensation, Eighth Edition I. Internal Alignment: Determining the Structure 4. Job Analysis © The McGraw−Hill Companies, 2004 Chapter Four Job Analysis Chapter Outline Structures Based on Jobs, People, or Both Job-Based Approach: Most Common Why Perform Job Analysis? Job Analysis Procedures What Information Should Be Collected? Job Data: Identification Job Data: Content Employee Data “Essential Elements” and the Americans with Disabilities Act Level of Analysis How Can the Information Be Collected? Conventional Methods Quantitative Methods Who Collects the Information? Who Provides the Information? What about Discrepancies? Job Descriptions Summarize the Data Describing Managerial/Professional Jobs Verify the Description Job Analysis: Bedrock or Bureaucracy? Judging Job Analysis Reliability Validity Acceptability Usefulness A Judgment Call Your Turn: The Customer-Service Agent Three people sit in front of their keyboards scanning their monitors. One is a sales representative in Ohio, checking the progress of an order for four dozen picture cell phones from a retailer in Texas, who just placed the four dozen into his shopping cart on the company’s website. A second is an engineer logging in to the project design software for the next generation of these picture cell phones. Colleagues in China working on the same project last night (day in China) sent some suggestions for changes in the new design; the...
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...The Case for Mandatory Voting in Canada by Senator Mac Harb The decline in voter turnout over the last several elections is of great concern to everyone interested in politics and parliamentary government. Many ideas have been put forth about how to address this problem including a recent Bill that would provide for a system of compulsory voting similar to that used in several other countries. The following article is based on the speech at second reading by the sponsor of Bill S-22. O ur democracy depends upon the active participation of its citizens, and, while voting is o n l y o n e e l e me n t o f p o l i ti c a l engagement, it remains the very foundation of our democracy. Reinforcing this foundation is the goal of Bill S-22, which will establish mandatory voting in Canada. This legislation is a direct response to a rising electoral crisis. Voter turnout has been on the decline in Canada since the 1960s, reaching a record low of just 60.9 per cent in the 2004 election. Other Western democracies are also experiencing the same dramatic drop. Only 55.3 per cent of Americans voted in the 2004 presidential election, and the 2001 British general election recorded a turnout of just 57.6 per cent. Only one in four Canadians under the age of 25 bothered to vote in the last election. Research shows that these young people, as they age, may not re-engage in the system as their parents and grandparents did. Canadian researchers tell us that this generational...
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