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Theory Application Lab 6: Social Marketing Theory   Instruction: The Health and Exercise Department would like to develop, implement, and evaluate an intervention program to promote physical activity among students. Your is tasks to create a comprehensive intervention plan using the Social Marketing Theory. Create the intervention and describe below the intervention components under each step. Important: Make sure you follow the five steps (and sub-steps) as described in the Social Marketing Theory. Don’t forget the Social Marketing Mix. PLEASE PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION FOR HOW TO COMPLETE Planning     Message and Material Development     Pretesting     Implementation       Evaluation

Explain the concept of "business continuity maturity" and how it relates to plan effectiveness.

In this case study, we explore the meticulous planning and execution of a charity fundraising gala to support a local nonprofit organization. The gala aimed to raise funds for underprivileged children's education and healthcare. The organizing team faced the task of coordinating a luxurious evening event, complete with entertainment, fine dining, and silent auctions, all while staying within a limited budget. They also had to secure sponsorships, promote the event effectively, and ensure that all proceeds went directly to the cause. The study examines how the team managed to achieve their goals by leveraging volunteer support, creative cost-saving measures, and building partnerships with local businesses.   Question: How did the organizing team balance the desire for an upscale gala with the need to maximize funds for the charity, and what strategies can be adapted for similar fundraising events with limited resources?

Research Topic:   The effectiveness of staff training on employee performance and motivation at an Emergency Management Organization.   State Problem Statement   What is the problem? Why is it a problem, and why does it need to be resolved? What are the likely benefits of solving the problem? Briefly summarize the problem and emphasize the need to fix it. All potential advantages and anticipated outcomes and implications should be mentioned here. Contextualizing the problem in a broad sense will also strengthen your case.   State Research Questions   what are smaller, specific questions (Research Questions) that need to be asked and answered?   What are the Objectives and Significance of the Study?     Literature Review   What will it add to what was there before? How can your research be useful in the fututre?   Theorectical Framework   Research Design/Methodology   References

what strategies could be employed to ensure that the program's achievements and impacts are accurately communicated to decision-makers and funders, thereby securing continued support and resources?

Community Needs Assessment Assignment Mother and Infants Scenario You are the corporate wellness director for a large accounting firm. 60% of the members of this firm are under the age of 40. Of those under the age of 30, it is roughly 50/50 between males and females. Those over the age of 30 are more predominantly male with a 4:1 male-to-female ratio. You have been tasked with determining what areas of wellness the company should focus on in the upcoming year. When you recently learned of these statistics, you became curious as to why there is such a drop off in the number of females that work in the company as age increases. You decide to focus on this population and complete a Community Needs Assessment with the target population being the females at the firm. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One Before you begin your community needs assessment, you…

Your health department has been assigned to lead your community's emergency response efforts in the case of a bioterrorism event. This is a new area for your department, and you've been asked to demonstrate your preparedness for an event by leading a major training exercise. Answer the following questions about managing your organization through the changes necessary to build this preparedness capability. Which of these activities would be most likely to help the department make the necessary changes to be able to effectively manage a bioterrorism event? Select one: a. Hold all staff to higher standards in their existing roles b. Share information on a need-to-know basis to avoid upsetting people c. Communicate with the whole staff about the necessity for the change d. Prioritize emergency preparedness over other department functions

The increasing rate of employee turnover was posing a problem to Abhinaya Iyer, the head of the production department of a medium sized manufacturer of leather goods. Her goal for the new assessment year was to contain employee turnover considerably. Her initial analysis of the problem showed that, while a number of factors contributed to a reasonably commendable high rate of retention, there were an equal number of forces that made employees leave the organization as well. Questions: A) Discuss an Organization Development intervention that can be used by Iyer to effectively enhance employee retention. B) Also discuss the steps required to ensure high employee retention in the organization.

As part of Avondale Industries’ performance management initiative, the training and development director was asked to customize a training program that would increase managers’ ability to manage the performance of their employees through coaching and feedback. Because most of Avondale’s managers have been promoted from within the company, they lack skills that are needed to lead their employees. Training on how to coach through a more hands-on approach to performance management was offered in a modular format. Choose the best reason why improving managers’ skills in coaching and feedback is an important part of the company’s performance management initiative.   Improving managers’ skills in coaching and feedback allows them to stay in touch with the day-to-day struggles and accomplishments of their employees.   Managers who are trained to give accurate and timely feedback are more likely willing to listen to employees’ concerns and be ready to help when needed.   Managers with good…

Read and analyze the following situation:You work for a business that sells cleaning products for hospitals on an industrial level. The mission of the business is to position itself as a leader in the industry of cleaning products for hospitals at an industrial level throughout Puerto Rico. Recently, the company developed an evaluation of the Human Resources area and they realized that the policies for recruiting and selecting employees were not clear and that there was no evidence of their effectiveness. In addition, the number of employee turnover had increased significantly, and supervisors complain that when a vacancy arises, it takes months for Human Resources to identify a replacement for the available position. In the past, the process only consisted of filling out an application, conducting an evaluation of the candidate's resume, conducting an interview with a supervisor, and giving the selected candidate a brief orientation by the director of Human Resources at the…

Read and analyze the following situation: You work for a business that sells cleaning products for hospitals on an industrial level. The mission of the business is to position itself as a leader in the industry of cleaning products for hospitals at an industrial level throughout Puerto Rico. Recently, the company developed an evaluation of the Human Resources area and they realized that the policies for recruiting and selecting employees were not clear and that there was no evidence of their effectiveness. In addition, the number of employee turnover had increased significantly, and supervisors complain that when a vacancy arises, it takes months for Human Resources to identify a replacement for the available position. In the past, the process only consisted of filling out an application, conducting an evaluation of the candidate's resume, conducting an interview with a supervisor, and giving the selected candidate a brief orientation by the director of Human Resources at the…

Read and analyze the following situation: You work for a business that sells cleaning products for hospitals on an industrial level. The mission of the business is to position itself as a leader in the industry of cleaning products for hospitals at an industrial level throughout Puerto Rico. Recently, the company developed an evaluation of the Human Resources area and they realized that the policies for recruiting and selecting employees were not clear and that there was no evidence of their effectiveness. In addition, the number of employee turnover had increased significantly, and supervisors complain that when a vacancy arises, it takes months for Human Resources to identify a replacement for the available position. In the past, the process only consisted of filling out an application, conducting an evaluation of the candidate's resume, conducting an interview with a supervisor, and giving the selected candidate a brief orientation by the director of Human Resources at the…

Read and analyze the following situation:You work for a business that sells cleaning products for hospitals on an industrial level. The mission of the business is to position itself as a leader in the industry of cleaning products for hospitals at an industrial level throughout Puerto Rico. Recently, the company developed an evaluation of the Human Resources area and they realized that the policies for recruiting and selecting employees were not clear and that there was no evidence of their effectiveness. In addition, the number of employee turnover had increased significantly, and supervisors complain that when a vacancy arises, it takes months for Human Resources to identify a replacement for the available position. In the past, the process only consisted of filling out an application, conducting an evaluation of the candidate's résumé, conducting an interview with a supervisor, and giving the selected candidate a brief orientation by the director of Human Resources at the…

Read and analyze the following situation:You work for a business that sells cleaning products for hospitals on an industrial level. The mission of the business is to position itself as a leader in the industry of cleaning products for hospitals at an industrial level throughout Puerto Rico. Recently, the company developed an evaluation of the Human Resources area and they realized that the policies for recruiting and selecting employees were not clear and that there was no evidence of their effectiveness. In addition, the number of employee turnover had increased significantly, and supervisors complain that when a vacancy arises, it takes months for Human Resources to identify a replacement for the available position. In the past, the process only consisted of filling out an application, conducting an evaluation of the candidate's resume, conducting an interview with a supervisor, and giving the selected candidate a brief orientation by the director of Human Resources at the…

This is your first week in your new job at Safety Zone, a leading producer of IT modeling software. Your prior experience with a smaller competitor gave you an edge in landing the job, and you are excited about joining a larger company in the same field. So far, all is going well and you are getting used to the new routine. However, you are concerned about one issue. In your initial meeting with the IT manager, she seemed very interested in the details of your prior position, and some of her questions made you a little uncomfortable. She did not actually ask you to reveal any proprietary information, but she made it clear that Safety Zone likes to know as much as possible about its competitors. Thinking about it some more, you try to draw a line between information that is OK to discuss, and topics such as software specifics or strategy that should be considered private. This is the first time you have ever been in a situation like this. How will you handle it?

Safety? What Safety?   Topic: Corporate Social Responsibility Characters: Bob, President John, Chemical Engineer Henry, Controller Kirk, Assistant Controller Kirk was a bright individual who was being groomed for the Controller’s position in a medium-sized manufacturing firm. After his first year as Assistant Controller, the officers of the firm were starting to include him in major company functions. For instance, today he was attending the monthly financial statement summary given at a prestigious consulting firm. During the meeting, Kirk was intrigued at how all the financial data he had been accumulating was transformed by the consultant into revealing charts and graphs. Kirk was generally optimistic about the session and the company’s future until the consultant started talking about the new manufacturing plant the company was adding to the current location and the costs per unit of the chemically plated products it produced. At that time, Bob (the President) and John (the…

Kaily Bach was recently promoted to the managing director's position at Big Wheel Bikes, Inc. Kaily was told by her boss that she received the promotion because he believed she had the management skills necessary to help the company become more efficient and effective.  During her first week, Kaily first compared the actual revenues and expenses of the company with desired results. She also met with employees to get their feedback and suggestions.  Armed with this information, she formulated the future course of action for Big Wheel Bikes. One of her short-term goals is to provide the employees of Big Wheel Bikes with flexible working schedules. Another short-term goal is to create business lunches, in which groups of five employees meet over lunch to discuss organizational objectives. Kaily is confident she can lead the company into a prosperous future.   Refer to Big Wheel Bikes, Inc. Which managerial function is Kaily performing when she compares the actual revenue and expense…

Kaily Bach was recently promoted to the managing director's position at Big Wheel Bikes, Inc. Kaily was told by her boss that she received the promotion because he believed she had the management skills necessary to help the company become more efficient and effective.  During her first week, Kaily first compared the actual revenues and expenses of the company with desired results. She also met with employees to get their feedback and suggestions.  Armed with this information, she formulated the future course of action for Big Wheel Bikes. One of her short-term goals is to provide the employees of Big Wheel Bikes with flexible working schedules. Another short-term goal is to create business lunches, in which groups of five employees meet over lunch to discuss organizational objectives. Kaily is confident she can lead the company into a prosperous future.   Refer to Big Wheel Bikes, Inc. Kaily's formulation of a future course of action for Big Wheel Bikes is an example of the…

Kaily Bach was recently promoted to the managing director's position at Big Wheel Bikes, Inc. Kaily was told by her boss that she received the promotion because he believed she had the management skills necessary to help the company become more efficient and effective.  During her first week, Kaily first compared the actual revenues and expenses of the company with desired results. She also met with employees to get their feedback and suggestions.  Armed with this information, she formulated the future course of action for Big Wheel Bikes. One of her short-term goals is to provide the employees of Big Wheel Bikes with flexible working schedules. Another short-term goal is to create business lunches, in which groups of five employees meet over lunch to discuss organizational objectives. Kaily is confident she can lead the company into a prosperous future.   Refer to Big Wheel Bikes, Inc. Which of Clark Wilson's three skill categories is involved when Kaily implements the lunch sessions?…

You are six (6) months in your employment as the Senior Director of Human Resource andAdministration (SDHRA) at the Ministry of Culture, Diversity and Communications. ThisMinistry employs approximately 200 officers. You have identified the major tasks thatshould be addressed by the Human Resource and Administration (HRA) Department underyour leadership.Document the plan that you will present to the Permanent Secretary and other executivemanagers at the Ministry in their next meeting to be held in one month’s time. 1. Describe what is meant by the term ‘organisational behaviour’.  2. The current hierarchical organisation structure has nine (9) departments organized insix (6) levels:• Human Resource and Administration (HRA)• Executive Office• Accounts• Legal• Culture• Diversity• Public Relations & Communication• Information Technology• Procurementa. Draft a new structure that you believe will create a more cohesive Ministry.

Select two of the engagement strategy aspects, and describe when and why it would be appropriate to use these strategies.

QI: Explain Ergonomies/Human Factors and Scope of Ergonomies. (*

The Warriors are a soccer ciub who perform well but have not won any trophies. Recently, The Warriors have had above average turnover of managers, increasing time spent on Dave Atkinson, owner and former player, is an autocratic leader who denies blame for the high manager and player turnover. He publicly criticizes players. However, fans adore Dave. After a recent poor performance, Dave demanded that all players donate 50% of their pay for threatened to cancel their contracts. The other players refused to turn up for training to show that match to good causes. Two new players used social media to complain. In response, Dave He was a successful player, supports the fans and is committed to corporate social recruitment. Player turnover has also been higher than that of other clubs. responsibility (CSR). He has: reduced ticket prices to the lowest in the league provided free, healthy snacks for junior supporters donated 20% of The Warriors' profits to local schools to encourage young…

As a boss you are required to make a presentation in front of your team and share with them the sales forecast for product A for the year 2019-20. For the past one year, the company has been facing employee turnover in the sales team. The new software purchased for data analytics is also not working properly and the team struggles when they have to make a report. Apart from these issues, your team might be required, in the coming six months, to start working on a new product development. Finally, the day comes when you make the presentation but just as you complete and about to say: `Any questions?’ one of the team leads raises his voice and says:` How can you expect us to double the sales next year when we have been struggling so hard?’ He then elaborates in agitated tone all the problems the team has been facing (as stated above). As a good listener, mention the effective listening strategies that you are required to follow in order to convert hostile audience to at least a neutral…

Data Collection and Perception of a Situation 1) Data and analysis are important to use in many steps of the program design and evaluation process In this discussion, you’ll review the steps in the process and discuss what kind(s) of data might be used for that step Identify the differences between qualitative and quantitative data collection processes Identify one of the steps in the program design and evaluation process Which data collection process will work best to collect information in that step? Why? 2) View the video “New Employee” by clicking the following link and then clicking the triangular play button in that window: New Employee Use the concepts in Units 3 and 4 to explain the relationship between self-concept and perception in this interpersonal communication situation by addressing the following: New Employee video can be view at http://wwwcengagecom/custom/static_content/OLC/111151786X/wood_ch01html Describe your perception of the situation What do…

Based on the framework of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission or COSO, evaluate one of the situations that appear in the document below: Case 1: Control Environment and Control Activities: The Importance of Hiring Trustworthy Employees Joe and Mary Gray started their multimillion-dollar home electronics and car audio store chain in Texas in the late 1970s. By mid-1983, their company had grown to 10 stores in 3 states with 500 employees and gross sales of $30 million. The decline of the oil industry in the mid 1980s led to the company losing almost half of their employees. Additionally, as people moved to more economically viable states, employee turnover continued to increase. During this time, the Grays needed to fill a recently vacated Controller position in their main office. The position was crucial and required a person who was highly motivated and knowledgeable of operations. After interviewing several candidates, they decided to give Jeff Smith…

1. Describe examples of principle intervention employed with an organization? 2. Describe the case management models employed by an organization? 3. Describe case manager roles employed by an organization?

Adobe Consulting Services (ACS), a provider of human resources software application systems, prides itself on the variety of benefits it offers to its employees. In addition to health care, pension and vacation benefits, it also offers an attractive family benefits package, including flexible hours, child and senior care assistance, counseling services, adoption assistance, and extended paternity leave. Unfortunately, in recent months, the company's progressive life and work policy has seen negative reactions from several employees, as the following case illustrates. In March 2011, Teresa Wheatly was hired by Adobe as a software account manager. With excellent administrative and technical skills, plus four years of experience in Adaptable Software, Adobe's main competitor, Teresa became a valuable addition to the company's marketing team. As a single mother of two boys in elementary school, Teresa received permission to take Fridays off. She was also allowed to leave early or arrive…

Adobe Consulting Services (ACS), a provider of human resources software application systems, prides itself on the variety of benefits it offers to its employees. In addition to health care, pension and vacation benefits, it also offers an attractive family benefits package, including flexible hours, child and senior care assistance, counseling services, adoption assistance, and extended paternity leave. Unfortunately, in recent months, the company's progressive life and work policy has seen negative reactions from several employees, as the following case illustrates. In March 2011, Teresa Wheatly was hired by Adobe as a software account manager. With excellent administrative and technical skills, plus four years of experience in Adaptable Software, Adobe's main competitor, Teresa became a valuable addition to the company's marketing team. As a single mother of two boys in elementary school, Teresa received permission to take Fridays off. She was also allowed to leave early or arrive…

Adobe Consulting Services (ACS), a provider of human resources software application systems, prides itself on the variety of benefits it offers to its employees. In addition to health care, pension and vacation benefits, it also offers an attractive family benefits package, including flexible hours, child and senior care assistance, counseling services, adoption assistance, and extended paternity leave. Unfortunately, in recent months, the company's progressive life and work policy has seen negative reactions from several employees, as the following case illustrates. In March 2011, Teresa Wheatly was hired by Adobe as a software account manager. With excellent administrative and technical skills, plus four years of experience in Adaptable Software, Adobe's main competitor, Teresa became a valuable addition to the company's marketing team. As a single mother of two boys in elementary school, Teresa received permission to take Fridays off. She was also allowed to leave early or arrive…

Adobe Consulting Services (ACS), a provider of human resources software application systems, prides itself on the variety of benefits it offers to its employees. In addition to health care, pension and vacation benefits, it also offers an attractive family benefits package, including flexible hours, child and senior care assistance, counseling services, adoption assistance, and extended paternity leave. Unfortunately, in recent months, the company's progressive life and work policy has seen negative reactions from several employees, as the following case illustrates. In March 2011, Teresa Wheatly was hired by Adobe as a software account manager. With excellent administrative and technical skills, plus four years of experience in Adaptable Software, Adobe's main competitor, Teresa became a valuable addition to the company's marketing team. As a single mother of two boys in elementary school, Teresa received permission to take Fridays off. She was also allowed to leave early or arrive…

Please read carefully and answer the questions in the case scenario: SBM CHAPTER 3 You Make the Call-Situation 3 Please read carefully and answer case questions: Jay Sorenson of Portland, Oregon, created a product called the Java Jacket, which is a patented honeycombed insulating sleeve that slides over a paper cup containing a hot beverage to make it comfortable to hold. Having introduced the new product to the market, Sorenson has already cut deals with coffeehouses, specialty stores, and convenience stores nationwide. He started the business with $15,000 in 1993, but his 2003 sales were projected to be between $12 and 15 million. Sorenson is now in a position where he would like to continue expanding his business, but he is concerned that large and established competitors could introduce their own variations of the same product. Question 1 Will the market for Sorenson's product continue to grow in the years ahead? Question 2 If he is successful, what sources of competition should he…

Adobe Consulting Services (ACS), a provider of human resources software application systems, prides itself on the variety of benefits it offers to its employees. In addition to health care, pension and vacation benefits, it also offers an attractive family benefits package, including flexible hours, child and senior care assistance, counseling services, adoption assistance, and extended paternity leave. Unfortunately, in recent months, the company's progressive life and work policy has seen negative reactions from several employees, as the following case illustrates. In March 2011, Teresa Wheatly was hired by Adobe as a software account manager. With excellent administrative and technical skills, plus four years of experience in Adaptable Software, Adobe's main competitor, Teresa became a valuable addition to the company's marketing team. As a single mother of two boys in elementary school, Teresa received permission to take Fridays off. She was also allowed to leave early or arrive…

Jackie is working with a coach to identify her personal skills and interests. Afterwards, she will investigate opportunities that fit her skills and interests and set specific career goals. In which of the following activities is Jackie most likely participating? A) organizational development B) career management C) career development D) career planning E) job training