...Week Four Learning Team Reflection Week Four Learning Team Reflection In any business, a strategic performance management plan is a critical planning document that guides the business regimen. The plan should address six key areas: alignment of the performance management framework to the organizational business strategy, organizational performance philosophy, job analysis process to identify skills needed by employees, methods used for measuring the employee’s skills, process for addressing skill gaps, and approaches for delivering effective performance feedback. We have included the principles and strategies used in the performance management plan for the small and medium businesses. Small Business – Landslide Limousine To ensure the alignment of the performance management framework to the organizational business strategy, employees must understand what their individual objectives are and how they are associated with the business. This will encourage the employee to become more involved. Employees that are aware of how their efforts directly contribute to company achievement, they commit to finding ways to work more effectively and efficiently. To support the organizational performance philosophy, the small business must operate reflective of their core values and beliefs, which is identified in the mission and vision statements. Organizational performance philosophies will address the performance expected from all employees...
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...Reflections Week Four Learning Team E Andrew Appleton, Samuel Bowers, Martha Martin Jennifer Payton RES/351 November 4, 2013 Joshua West Reflections Week Four Learning Team E The objectives for week four reflections are: Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative methods of research. Explain commonly used qualitative research designs and quantitative research designs. Select the appropriate type of research design in a given business situation. Team member Mandy discussed that qualitative research is a systematic subjective approach used to describe life experiences and give them meaning. This includes focus groups, in-depth interviews, and reviews of documents for types of themes. This most commonly used in Health Care. Quantitative research is a formal, objective, systematic process for obtaining the precise measurement of something. This includes surveys, structural interviews and observation, reviews of records or documents for numeric information. This is commonly used in Education research. If a clothing company sells blue jeans and they want to measure the impact of the company by changing the product from blue jeans to black jeans, this would be a causal research design. Further discussion within the subject by team member Joann consisted of the importance to understand the difference between qualitative and quantitative methods of research. In qualitative method of research is designed to know more about the subject’s feelings. This would be a...
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...Week 4 - Reflection Learning Team “B” University of Phoenix Online QNT/351 Quantitative Analysis for Business April 13, 2014 The last four weeks have been challenging but also fulfilling for our team. We have formed a collaborative learning team that works well together using problem solving techniques and work experiences. Our collaborative reflection for the last four weeks is as follows: The Steps in Testing a Research Hypothesis Hypothesis testing begins with a statement and assumption that determines the population of the mean, (Lind, 2011, p.288.). The five steps listed in Lind are as follows: 1. State null and alternate hypothesis 2. Select a level of significance 3. Identify the test statistic 4. Formulate a decision rule 5. Take a sample and arrive at decision However in McClave, 2011, pages 324 and 325 the steps for testing of a hypothesis are listed as “Elements of a Test of Hypothesis” and instead of five steps they list seven. The seven steps from McClave are listed as follows: 1. Null hypothesis: A theory about the specific values of one or more population parameters. The theory generally represents the status quo, which we adopt until it is proven false. The theory is always stated as Ho: parameter = value. 2. Alternative (research) hypothesis (Ha): A theory that contradicts the null hypothesis. The theory generally represents that which we will adopt when sufficient evidence exists to establish its truth. 3. Test statistic: A sample...
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...Economics/561 June 21, 2011 Learning Team Reflection: Week Four Team A group discussion for week 4 focus on the first topic of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). GDP is the basic measure of an economy economic performance. This is the market value of the total quantity of final goods and services produced over the specified time period. The GDP is actually measured quarterly, but the number is then multiplied by four, so that the amount is in annual terms (Mankiw, 2010). In order for our team to understand this measure, we all agreed that it is necessary to first understand the concept of a final product. The GDP does not measure the market value of everything that is produced, because this would entail double counting. Each final product includes intermediate goods whose value is included in the value of the final product. Take, for example, a simple loaf of bread: the loaf is made from flour (and other ingredients), the flour is made from (say) wheat, and the wheat is grown from seeds. The value of the bread (the final product) includes the value of the flour, which includes the value of the wheat, which includes the value of the seeds. The GDP includes the market value of the bread — it does not then add the value of the flour, the value of the wheat and the value of the seeds. The value of a final product is also the value of the incomes of everyone involved in the production of both the final product and the intermediate goods that went into its production (Mankiw...
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...EDU 390 Entire Course (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.edu390.com EDU 390 Week 1 Individual Assignment Reflection Paper on Becoming a Teacher EDU 390 Week 1 DQ 1 EDU 390 Week 1 DQ 2 EDU 390 Week 1 DQ 3 EDU 390 Week 2 Individual Assignment Teacher Work Sample Reflection Paper EDU 390 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Parent and Community Involvement Product and Presentation EDU 390 Week 2 DQ 1 EDU 390 Week 2 DQ 2 EDU 390 Week 2 DQ 3 EDU 390 Week 3 Individual Assignment Teaching Portfolio Chart EDU 390 Week 3 DQ 1 EDU 390 Week 3 DQ 2 EDU 390 Week 3 DQ 3 EDU 390 Week 3 Individual Assignment Professional Growth Plan I EDU 390 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Professional Organizations Chart *************************************************** EDU 390 Week 1 DQ 1 For more course tutorials visit www.edu390.com How could you use reflection to improve yourself professionally? *************************************************** EDU 390 Week 1 DQ 2 For more course tutorials visit www.edu390.com Which of the three standards in Domain Four of the University of Phoenix Teacher Education Program Standards do you consider the most important characteristic of a professional educator? Explain your answer. *************************************************** EDU 390 Week 1 DQ 3 For more course tutorials visit www.edu390.com Week 1 DQ3 What do you think will be the most challenging domain or standard to address in the Professional...
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...Week Four Reflection xxxxxxx Acc/291 xxxx xxx Week Four Reflection This week’s consensus is overwhelmingly a feeling of clarity as compared to last week. Our team feels much more comfortable with statements of cash flows and financial statement analysis than with dividends, bonds, etc. The following are individual reflections on what we learned during week four. I think this week was easier for me than others because of the simplicity behind the terms. The statements of cash flows include operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. Operating activities include cash flow from business operations, things like sales. Investing activities includes assets, and financing activities include stockholders equity. We learned about direct and indirect cash flows this week. Indirect cash flows are the most commonly used by business and consist of three major steps: (1) determine net cash, (2) figure changes in asset and liability accounts, and (3) compare the figures on the statement of cash flows to the balance sheet. The second topic of this week was in regards to financial statement analysis. What this means is using financial statements in three different ways of comparison. The three ways are intracompany, industry and intercompany. The analysis of financial statements can be viewed horizontally, vertically or with ratios. Horizontally refers to over course of time, vertically refers to the change in figures, the difference between current and base...
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...paperwork - ACC 422 Week 3 Discussion Questions - consists of: DQ 1: What is the purpose of depreciation? Does the book value of a fixed asset (cost minus accumulated depreciation) communicate to a user what the asset is worth? Explain why or why not. Should the financial statements reflect the value of fixed assets? Explain why or why not. DQ 2: What is an intangible asset? Should all intangible assets be subject to amortization? Explain why or why not. Why are some intangible assets not amortized? What is the implication to the financial statements? DQ 3: What are the different methods used to calculate depreciation? How does a company decide which method it should utilize? How does its choice affect the financial statements? Should companies standardize the method of depreciation to enhance comparability? Explain your answer. General Questions - General General Questions ACC 422 Week 1 Individual Assignment Disclosure Analysis Paper ACC 422 Week 1 WileyPLUS Week Two Assignment ACC 422 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Weekly Reflection ACC 422 Week 2 Learning Team Textbook Assignments 1 ACC 422 Week 3 Individual Assignment WileyPLUS Week Three Assignment ACC 422 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Textbook Assignments 2 ACC 422 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Weekly Reflection ACC 422 Week 4 Individual Assignment WileyPLUS Week Four Assignment ACC 422 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Natural Sciences | | |SCI/163 Version 4 | | |Elements of Health and Wellness | Copyright © 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. EL14FS05 Course Start Date: 04/16/2014 Course End Date: 05/14/2014 Wednesday’s *6 PM to 10 PM* El Centro Learning Center 3095 North Imperial Suite 101 El Centro, California - 92243 Phone: 800-473-4346 Instructor: Rosyo Ramirez, MPA Course Description This course reinforces the concept that learning effectively and living well involves both the mind and body. It presents the fundamentals of wellness and preventive health including strategic planning to attain and maintain personal optimal health. In addition, physical and mental diseases are discussed along with the dangers of environmental pollution, stress, addiction, and other negative factors that can affect personal health. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held...
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...ASHFORD ECE 353 Entire Course For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 1 DQ 1 Important Questions in Children's Thinking ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 1 DQ 2 Addressing Bias in Intelligence Testing ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 1 The Piagetian Model ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 2 DQ 1 Cultural Tools ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 2 DQ 2 Educational Innovations ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 3 DQ 1 Phonological Acquisition ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 3 DQ 2 Memory Facilitation ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 3 Journal Connecting to Classroom Practices ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 4 DQ 1 Theories of Concept Representation ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 4 DQ 2 False Belief Tasks ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 5 DQ 1 Planning in Problem Solving ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 5 DQ 2 Learning in Context ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 5 Journal Course Reflection ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 5 Final Paper ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ASHFORD ECE 353 Week 1 The Piagetian Model For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com The Piagetian Model. There is little argument that while not perfect, Piaget’s theories have had a profound impact on the field of cognitive development. Provide an analysis of his model as well as the challenges to it. In a two- to three-page paper, please include the following components: § Define the four main stages of Piaget’s theory, along with their age ranges § Discuss the three crucial processes by which children move from one...
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...paperwork - ACC 422 Week 3 Discussion Questions - consists of: DQ 1: What is the purpose of depreciation? Does the book value of a fixed asset (cost minus accumulated depreciation) communicate to a user what the asset is worth? Explain why or why not. Should the financial statements reflect the value of fixed assets? Explain why or why not. DQ 2: What is an intangible asset? Should all intangible assets be subject to amortization? Explain why or why not. Why are some intangible assets not amortized? What is the implication to the financial statements? DQ 3: What are the different methods used to calculate depreciation? How does a company decide which method it should utilize? How does its choice affect the financial statements? Should companies standardize the method of depreciation to enhance comparability? Explain your answer. General Questions - General General Questions ACC 422 Week 1 Individual Assignment Disclosure Analysis Paper ACC 422 Week 1 WileyPLUS Week Two Assignment ACC 422 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Weekly Reflection ACC 422 Week 2 Learning Team Textbook Assignments 1 ACC 422 Week 3 Individual Assignment WileyPLUS Week Three Assignment ACC 422 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Textbook Assignments 2 ACC 422 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Weekly Reflection ACC 422 Week 4 Individual Assignment WileyPLUS Week Four Assignment ACC 422 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment...
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...Week 1 Reflection Jonathan Guerrero MGT/230 Week 1 Reflection According to class in week 1 we discussed different ways to be in charge as a manger or in management. We learned the four functions of the management process, division of labor, critical thinking, and communicating clearly and affectively. The first week of class really reflect the many functions of being a manager or using these tools to become a manager. Using critical thinking helps to analyze and make decisions. We learned to use critical thinking to make a decision on impulse but to not make an impulsive action. The actions are to be delegated by management and needs to be communicated clearly and affectively. Parts of using critical thinking we also use the division of labor in management. This involves assigning tasks to workers, using a chain of command, and using a line of authority. In class we discussed the four functions of the management process. The four functions are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. “Planning is specifying the goals to be achieved and deciding in advance the appropriate action needed to achieve goals” (Bateman & Snell, 2010 pg15). In planning it provides the foundation for other functions. It is an ongoing process and it’s a decision process that allocates assets. Organizing is the management function of assembling and coordinating human, financial, physical, informational, and other resources needed to achieve goals. Examples of organizing are system...
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...Portfolio. Each assignment, with the exception of the reflection, must be revised by incorporating your instructor’s feedback and your understanding of the writing process. You are encouraged to use the tools available in the Center for Writing Excellence; of particular importance are WritePointSM and Tutor Review. WritePointSM submission will help reduce the amount of editing and rewriting you may have to do in finalizing the documents for your portfolio. The Business Writing Portfolio, submitted in Week Nine, must showcase your best work. Deliverables List and Portfolio Document Ordering 1. Cover page 2. Reflection 3. Business Writing Graphic Organizer 4. Week Five assignments—two parts 5. Tuition Reimbursement Implementation Report 6. Submission Checklist 7. PowerPoint® presentation, submitted as a separate attachment 8. Final Project Timeline 9. You should budget your time wisely and work on this project throughout the course. As outlined below, some assignments in the course are designed to assist you in creating your final project. If you complete your course activities and use feedback provided by the instructor, you will be on the right track to successfully complete the project. 10. • Suggested in Week One: Print this Appendix and keep a copy of Appendix G in a folder with other work from this course. Use the checklist each week to track your progress in completing the portfolio. 11. • Suggested in Week Two: Create the cover page for the portfolio using Appendix...
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...Crystal Shanyse King Professor Starra Shermin: Algebra Course November 28th, 2014 M2 Linear Reflection & Report When a person looks in the mirror, they see a reflection of themselves. Reflections in math often involve us flipping something over a line called the line of reflection. We can create mirror images of certain figures by reflecting them over a given line. It’s so amazing to use math in a reflection of our everyday lives. As a child, we think that math is pointless and why are we learning it? We think that we’ll never use it in life. But as i have grown older and have become an adult, i’ve used math almost everyday of my life from the smallest to the biggest things. It’s very important to be attentive in class, especially when your learning about algebra, because you never know when you’ll have to use it. In this week’s small group discussion, i learned so much from my classmates. Some of my peers did a linear equation reflection on they’re personal health, losing weight, making baby food, giving medicine to a baby, paycheck vs. expenses, a pool party, shopping, personal business, and budgeting. All examples of linear equations in real life. The example i was most impressed with was making baby food and giving medicine to a little child. I do not have any children, nor have i watched any long enough to give them medicine or baby food. But i learned that as a young parent it can be pretty scary. You are always concerned about what your putting into your child’s mouth...
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...Reflection Cullen McPeek, Danielle Taliaferro, Afshin Mibrolooki, Joshua Lemmerman, Cary Colome QNT/351 February - 17 - 2015 Mohammad Sharifzadeh Reflection In week four, Team C read about the steps in testing a research hypothesis, comparing the means of two or more groups, and calculating the correlation between two variables. This paper will go into deeper into what we have learned as a team and as well as individuals. I think first we need to state what a research hypothesis is. A research hypothesis is "Represents the hypothesis that will be accepted only if the data provide convincing evidence of its truth. This usually represents the values of a population parameter for which the researcher wants to gather evidence to support." (Statistics for Business and Economics, 2011.) The first thing one must do in testing a research hypothesis is to make sure that a research question is phrased. The second step in this procedure will be to study the proposed theory in terms of parameters. Thirdly a study will be designed. Once this is done the fourth thing that takes place is data is recorded and collected. The fifth thing is the data is summarized and a test statistic is computed. After computing this the sixth thing is the observed significant level is computed. Once all of these things are completed the final and last thing to complete is to draw conclusion. In taking this seven step process one will be able to clearly state the steps in testing a research hypothesis...
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...Team Refection Learning Team Reflection Week Three Mark Elliott, Quincy Jones, Michael Strickland, Tamara Thomas LDR/531 January 13, 2013 Ronald Baker Team Week 3 Reflection The objectives of week three were to compare the barriers to effective communication and select one that the team agrees upon and provide real life example of the particular barrier. During the past week, we have learned that there are several barriers to communication and the barrier we believe that most of us have experienced first-hand is the barrier of communication apprehension. In this week’s readings it was identified that, communication apprehension affects 5 to 20 percent of the population, thus creating undue tension and anxiety in oral communication (Robbins & Judge, 2013). As a team we each will provide examples that we have experienced in the following paragraphs that relate to communication apprehension. Additionally, we will cover how we can overcome these effects and assist others with improving their oral communication. Mark’s Example Quincy’s Example Michael’s Example The example occurred when and group of four agents were combined with four managers to develop a plan of action for the lack of sales during a specific quarter. The managers would start the communication but wanted the input of these four agents as they developed the plan of action. One of the agents Troy was hesitant in speaking up and was not contributing to the team activity, and also was starting to fig it in...
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