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‘B movies’ were usually more prestigious movies that also cost more to make than other feature films.     a.     True b.     False Which of these court cases would play an enormous role in the breakup of vertical integration in Hollywood?     a. United States vs. Paramount.     This case made it illegal for studios to own every part of the production     and distribution process.     b. United States vs. Fox. This     case set a minimum percentage of profits that studios had to pay actors.     c. United States vs. RKO. This     case made it illegal for film studios to act as distributors without also     owning stakes in the production process.     d. United States vs. MGM. This     case imposed sanctions on studios that did not respect child labor laws. What percentage of films are now being produced outside of the studios?     a. 23%     b. 10%     c. 56%     d. 77% Mackenzie has been an integral part of the feature film being shot in New Zealand, which tells the story of a king from ancient times and his armies. Her role in the film has included lining up the financing, story developers, scriptwriters, and the major stars. Which of the following is most likely Mackenzie’s role in this film?     a. director     b. editor     c. producer     d. screenwriter  Which of the following is TRUE of digital filmmaking?     a. It has opened the film     industry to student filmmakers.     b. It has removed the Internet     as a distribution mechanism.     c. It has made desktop     filmmaking obsolete.     d. It has significantly     increased the cost of filmmaking.  What is the primary goal for most first-time independent directors?     a. getting distribution     b. getting a skilled producer     c. getting a screenplay     d. getting quality actors During the 1950s, the film industry began to realize that if it couldn’t beat television, it had better join it.     a.     True b.     False Most often, the controlling hand on film production and storytelling is the _______.     a. editor     b. director     c. screenwriter     d. producer  What was the ‘star system’?     a. film studios’ use of their     power to attract stars to act in their movies     b. fans’ reactions to stars when     seen on the streets or in public     c. directors’ use of star-power     to alter the acting of lesser known actors     d. film studios’ use of stars’     popularity to promote their movies  Although audiences tend to think of movies in terms of the directors and producers, filmmaking is probably more driven by the actors on screen.     a.     True b.     False Why were silent films oriented toward action, dramatic visuals, and lavish sets?     a. because technology did not     allow for slower-paced, more subtle films     b. because producers had to rely     on visuals, with only brief written dialogue     c. because Hollywood budgets     were much larger during the silent film era     d. because the international     movie-going crowd of the day had high standards  Which of the following was TRUE of the major movie studios of the 1930s and 1940s?     a. They tended to focus solely     on one genre of movie-making.     b. Each failed to distinguish     its style from the others.     c. They refused to release     major, mass-appealing feature films.     d. They made most of their money     on ‘B movies.’ One of the most famous scenes in all of movie history is Dorothy’s skipping off down the yellow brick road from Munchkin City in The Wizard of Oz (1939). In this scene, Dorothy is actually skipping toward a large painted scene meant to look like continuing rolling hills. What special effects technique is utilized in this famous movie scene?     a. rear projection     b. nonlinear editing     c. mattes     d. compositing  Joaquin’s large company, MiraFlax, handles both the production and distribution sides of many of today’s biggest films. With ONLY this information about Joaquin’s company, which of the following do we know for certain it is engaged in?     a. concentration of ownership     b. vertical integration     c. the studio system     d. first-run distribution In its earliest days, the content of films was not heavily regulated by either the federal government or the MPAA. Which of these controversies made the industry start to think about imposing regulatory standards for content?     a. GLAAD’s reaction to callous     portrayals of homosexual characters in films like Braveheart.     b. National protests over     communist sympathizers working in the film industry.     c. Public outrage over the     extreme violence of The Wild Bunch.     d. The NAACP’s response to the     depiction of African Americans in The Birth of a Nation. Special effects are glitzy, but the real computer revolution in Hollywood is taking place behind the scenes, during the post-production process, when films get their finishing touches.     a.     True b.     False Which of the following was one of the ways Hollywood tried to compete with television in the 1950s and 1960s?     a. by changing the way     camerawork is performed and arranged     b. by making movies explicitly     for television release and viewership     c. by capitalizing on more     controversial material than TV could offer     d. by eliminating the need for     traditional acting or directing  King Kong (1933) was the first film to use a technique called _______.     a. compositing     b. front projection     c. rear projection     d. nonlinear editing  What was different about Toy Story (1995) and virtually all of its animated film predecessors?     a. It was the first animated     feature film.     b. It was the first     computer-animated hit film.     c. It was the first full-length     animated film.     d. It was the first major studio     animated film.  Denise is an editor at Luminescence Films. She is working on an action film for which she is merging several layers of images of an elaborate car chase scene that were shot separately on different days. What type of technique is Denise employing?     a. Nonlinear editing     b. Rear projection     c. Matting     d. Compositing  How did VCRs liberate viewers in the mid-1970s?     a. by giving them the option of     High Definition or Low Definition     b. by integrating basic cable,     premium cable, and satellite all into one     c. by making free, no-charge     television the rule rather than the exception     d. by allowing them to watch     what they wanted, when they wanted Francine, a top programmer for NBC, is scheduling Greg’s House, a very popular sitcom, between two much less popular shows, Ursula in Charge and Crickets. Which programming strategy is Francine employing?     a. hammocking     b. checkerboarding     c. tent-poling     d. stunting Francine, a top programmer for NBC, is scheduling Greg’s House, a very popular sitcom, between two much less popular shows, Ursula in Charge and Crickets. Which programming strategy is Francine employing?     a. hammocking     b. checkerboarding     c. tent-poling     d. stunting The ‘Big Three’ television networks are NBC, HBO, and FOX.     a.     True b.     FalseJose, a top programmer at FOX, in a concerted effort to disrupt established viewing habits, is changing both the time slot and length of his network’s most popular program, The Hockey Moms. What programming strategy is Jose employing?     a. tent-poling     b. checkerboarding     c. hammocking     d. stunting The economics of advertising-supported TV channels are threatened by diminishing audiences, widespread commercial skipping while watching DVR playbacks, and the emergence of Internet advertising as a dominant advertising vehicle.     a.     True b.     False What has been the underlying assumption of program scheduling?     a. that most people stand to     watch television     b. that viewing is a deeply     ingrained habit     c. that viewing is sporadic and     unpredictable     d. that most people watch     specific programs In the 1990s, direct broadcast satellite (DBS) operators DirecTV and the Dish Network emerged as alternative television delivery systems that transmitted satellite signals directly to the home for a monthly fee.     a.     True b.     FalseWhat as the objective of the Children’s Television Act of 1990?     a. a complete removal of all     obscene programming     b. an ensured supply of     educational children’s programming     c. at least one daily hour of     dedicated children’s programming     d. fines for stations not     offering morning children’s programs How do program executives build ratings?     a. By hiring all of the right     business people and all of the right talent.     b. By maintaining a consistent     flow of viewers from one program to the next.     c. By securing effective,     targeted advertising based on researched demographics.     d. By allowing the viewers to     decide what should be on television. Which of the following is NOT true of government regulation of television?     a. It at one time effectively     limited almost everyone’s choices to three networks.     b. It has long played a role in     the evolution of the medium.     c. It has attempted to manage     the limited channel space availability.     d. Its role is very recent,     spanning only the last two decades. Unlike film and similar to radio, the revenue model for early television depended heavily on ________.     a. money paid by advertisers for     featuring their products     b. monthly usage fees paid     directly to television networks     c. money paid by corporate     underwriters who sponsored segments of shows     d. taxes put on in-home receiver     sets Which of the following is TRUE of reality shows on TV, as opposed to other types of shows?     a. They use solely unionized     labor and staff.     b. They require scripts and     elaborate sets.     c. They can be produced at a far     lower cost.     d. Their economic model is not     unique. The shift to digital television has ushered in a great number of technological transformations that have permanently transformed the way people watch TV. What is one of the main innovations of digital television?     a. Mobile viewing stations in     cars, planes, and other vehicles.     b. On-demand television that     allows viewers to play or replay shows at their own convenience.     c. New high-definition     technology that makes programs older than a few years impossible to view.     d. A new ratings system for     broadcast digital television that allows parents to block channels they     don’t want their children to watch. Which of the following did the 1951 hit I Love Lucy do?     a. It highlighted the mistakes     that networks can sometimes make.     b. It generated funding for the     network’s entire lineup.     c. It proved the appeal of     situation comedies on television.     d. It stressed the importance of     targeted audience ad campaigning. Why did the FCC ban cable from the 100 largest major markets in the early 1970s?     a. because cable had illegally     introduced sex and nudity to television     b. because the FCC wanted to     ‘test’ the new system in smaller markets     c. because the distant signals     threatened local independent UHF stations     d. because viewers in the 100     largest markets did not want cable TV What percentage of parents use the V-chip that is available to block undesirable programming from their children?     a. more than 75 percent     b. exactly 50 percent     c. roughly 35 percent     d. less than 20 percent Cable television gets very high marks from consumers for customer service and fair pricing.     a.     True b.     FalseWhy do some consider us to be in a ‘second Golden Age’?     a. because there are many     scripted series available across various outlets     b. because news and sports     programming has reinvigorated the airwaves     c. because localized programming     has become in vogue once again     d. because premium cable     channels such as HBO and Cinemax are thriving Ratings are only one half of the formula for economic success in television. What is the other half?     a. high quality programming     b. unclaimed viewership     c. low production costs     d. effective advertising Which of the following is a way in which television can use a technology such as Twitter as its own programming strategy?     a. by offering online chats with     star performers     b. by actually showing programs     on Twitter feeds     c. by planting stories about     programming in Twitter     d. by running ads for the     Twitter app during programming

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Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resource on your own before you bid. Main references come from Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2018) and/or American Psychiatric Association. (2013). You need to have scholarly support for any claim of fact or recommendation regarding treatment. I have also attached my discussion rubric so you can see how to make full points. Please respond to all 3 of my classmates separately with separate references for each response. You need to have scholarly support for any claim of fact or recommendation like peer-reviewed, professional scholarly journals. If you draw from the internet, I encourage you to use websites from the major mental health professional associations (American Counseling Association, American Psychological Association, etc.) or federal agencies (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH), etc.). I need this completed by 04/28/19 at 12pm.Expectation:Responses to peers. Note that this is measured by both the quantity and quality of your posts. Does your post contribute to continuing the discussion? Are your ideas supported with citations from the learning resources and other scholarly sources? Note that citations are expected for both your main post and your response posts. Note also, that, although it is often helpful and important to provide one or two sentence responses thanking somebody or supporting them or commiserating with them, those types of responses do not always further the discussion as much as they check in with the author. Such responses are appropriate and encouraged; however, they should be considered supplemental to more substantive responses, not sufficient by themselves.Read a your colleagues’ postings. Respond to your colleagues’ postings.Respond in one or more of the following ways:· Ask a probing question.· Share an insight gained from having read your colleague’s posting.· Offer and support an opinion.· Validate an idea with your own experience.· Make a suggestion.· Expand on your colleague’s posting.1. Classmate (G. Sim)    The family is seen as a preventative unit within the picture of recovery for the addicted person, a buffer between them and their drugs of (no) choice. Strong family support is so important for an addicted person (I hate the perjorative term ‘addict’) in order for a chance at recovery and success. The family’s abilities to resiliency and healing is a key component in the recovery picture as family members adopt survival roles to minimize stress and pain during this difficult time (Van Wormer & Davis, 2018). The TV show ‘Intervention’ has provided a fascinating look at how families can bond together, confront the person who is addicted and offer unconditional love while adopting a firm stance that the status quo can no longer be tolerated.A unique characteristic of families with addiction problems is how sometimes family members can become enablers without intending to, or even knowing they are doing so. Good intentions can sometimes leave family members open to manipulation from addicted family members, whether they are parents or children, as addicted people become very good at manipulating the people in their lives to sustain their addicted lifestyle (Van Wormer & Davis, 2018). Parents, in particular, often have problems with direct communication and confrontation (Lander, Howsare, & Byrne, M., 2013).A possible ethical dilemma in helping addicted clients and their families can be, who is my client? HIPAA rules are explicit when it comes to sharing information even between family members; I have a client right now whose parents live in another state and have not heard from their daughter and are worried and want me to call them. I know I must at least get my client to sign a release of information in order for me to call her parents to discuss her case, in the meantime I can at least pass on to her that her parents are concerned.Lander, L., Howsare, J., & Byrne, M. (2013). The impact of substance use disorders on families and children: from theory to practice. Social work in public health, 28(3-4), 194–205. doi:10.1080/19371918.2013.759005Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.2. Classmate (R. White)Family Roles and DynamicsWhen discussing the key roles that exist among families of clients with addiction problems, many interactions exist to normalize the family. Accordingly, the family roles occupied by members of a family with substance-use problems act as a buffer to mask the individual’s addictive behaviors (Vernig, 2011). Thus, the role of the enabler is often the spouse of the individual with addiction problems. In this role, efforts are made to protect the spouse from encountering adverse circumstances resulting from their maladaptive behaviors (Vernig, 2011). The enabler attempts to disguise the problematic actions from the immediate and extended family and the abuser’s professional interests. Consequently, since a great deal of energy is expended reacting to problematic behaviors, the enablers wants and needs are often left unattended (VanWormer & Davis, 2018). Additionally, the Stages of Change model asserts that individuals can be motivated to transition from the pre-contemplation stage to the contemplation stage in the presence of external pressures like legal problems, marital issues, or occupational setbacks (DiClemente & Velasquez, 2005). Therefore, by acting as a parachute or cushion to the chemically dependent person, negative consequences that can potentially facilitate behavioral changes are inhibited by the enabler, and thus reinforce the patterns of substance use.Furthermore, another significant role is that of the hero. This person is viewed as the golden child of the family. VanWormer and Davis (2018) postulate that the hero represents the exemplar of the family. In other words, their success and achievements provide reassurance that the dysfunctional family climate is not representative of the entire family. Consequently, the hero receives most of the positive attention from family members and is regularly praised by those outside the family. However, Vernig (2011) indicated that the family’s values are often fulfilled through the hero, thereby producing a fear of failing and low self-esteem. Likewise, the hero can manifest in parentified and controlling behaviors throughout the individual’s life (VanWormer & Davis, 2018)Unique Characteristic of Families of Members with Substance Abuse ProblemsOne unique characteristic of families with parents or children abusing alcohol or drugs is the communication within the family. Although family roles on the surface distract from the reality of what is taking place in the home, negativism is a predominant communicative pattern within the family. According to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (2004), family interactions are regularly filled with complaints and criticism, and any display of positive behavior is usually overlooked. Therefore, attempts to seek attention is often gained through a member-induced crisis. For example, a child may intentionally exhibit behavioral problems to divert attention away from the substance-directed chaos. Furthermore, the persistent negative attitudes of members reinforce the addictive patterns (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, 2004).Ethical ConcernAn ethical or legal concern that arises when counseling families with addictions diagnoses is the potential for social problems. The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (2004) noted the high prevalence of domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, and criminal behaviors in families with persons diagnosed with substance-use disorders. As such, the client’s limits of confidentiality should periodically be reiterated to ensure the client understands the legal duties of the counselor, such as situations requiring mandated reporting.ReferencesCenter for Substance Abuse Treatment. (2004). Impact on substance abuse on families. Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy. Retrieved from www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64258/DiClemente, C. & Velasquez, M. (2005). Motivational interviewing and the stages of change. In S. Rollnick & R. Miller (Eds), Motivational Interviewing (pp. 1-20). Baltimore, MD: Guilford Press.Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.Vernig, P. M. (2011). Family roles in homes with alcohol-dependent parents: An evidence-based review. Substance Use & Misuse, 46(4), 535–542. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.3. Classmate (T. Rod)The the family dynamic is affected tremendously by the person who has an addiction. According to Van Wormer & Davis (2018), for every person that has an addiction, “the lives of at least four other people are consistently altered” (p. 392).  In this post, I will describe two ways that family roles and dynamics interact with the action. Then I will identify at least one unique characteristic within families of clients with addiction problems.  Lastly, I will describe one ethical or legal concern related to counseling families with addiction diagnoses.Description of Two Ways Family Roles & Dynamics Interact with AddictionAccording to Sharon Wegscheider, six family roles can exist in a family who has a person who suffer from addiction. The six family roles are “the chemically dependent person, the chief enabler, the hero, the scapegoat, the lost child, and the mascot” (Van Wormer & Davis,2018, p.402). The two-family roles I chose are the chief enabler and the chemically dependent person. The chief enabler, also known as the family manager, is sometimes the partner of the person who has an addiction. This person takes control over and tries to create a balance in the family dynamic (Van Wormer& Davis). This person makes excuses or tries to deny that there is anything wrong with the person or there is an addiction issue.  A chemically dependent person is the person who is suffering from addiction. Some chemically dependent person is remorseful in what his or her addiction has caused their family member. Sometimes, they do not care and want to be self-fish and fulfill his or her addiction needs (Van Wormer & Davis, 2018).Another way family roles and dynamics interact with addiction is the addicted has a codependency issue.  Codependency is often viewed as the disease that predated the relationship with a partner who was addicted to alcohol or other drugs (Van Wormer & Davis, 2018). A codependent person usually decides the person who is unable to make due to the person’s addiction.One Unique Characteristic Within Families of Clients with Addiction ProblemsOne unique Characteristic within families of the client with an addiction problem is how the families handle the addiction culturally. Each culture has its way of handling the addiction problem, and their response to the person has an addiction. For example, in Hispanic Culture, there is a strong influence that a person is not allowed to discuss any substance use or abuse. In the LGBT community,” drug use and suicide attempts were three to eight times more common among youth in rejecting than accepting families” (Van Wormer and Davis, 2018, p. 424). Therapy is beneficial, and the person has to be culturally competent, and they had to ensure they request the culture of the client and his or her family.Description of One Ethical or Legal Concern Related to Counseling Families with Addiction DiagnosesOne ethical concern related to counseling families with addiction diagnoses is confidentiality. Confidentiality can be an issue because the person who has addiction diagnoses sometimes has a trust issue which can affect how they interact with the Therapist. It is the counselor duty to respect the confidentiality of his or Her client (ACA, 2014, Standard B.1.C). A counselor has to explain to the client What is confidential and what is not considered to be confidential.  A person who has an addiction diagnosis can be getting care from a different place and due to the “nature of managed care requires more extensive justification for treatment, and the number of individuals that need information about a person’s treatment is increasing”( Center For Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse, 2000) and this can cause a a significant issue with confidentially/ReferenceAmerican Counseling Association (ACA). (2014). ACA Code of Ethics. Retrieved    from http://www.counseling.org/docs/ethics/2014-aca-code-of-ethics.pdf?sfvrsn=4Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with HIV/AIDS. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); 2000. (Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 37.) Chapter 8—Ethical Issues. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64933/Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (4th ed.). Boston, MA: CengageBottom of FormRequired Resources Van      Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A      strengths perspective (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Chapter       10, “Family Risks and Resiliencies” (pp. 391-430) Epstein,      M., Hill, K. G., Bailey, J. A., & Hawkins, J. D. (2013). The effect of      general and drug-specific family environments on comorbid and      drug-specific problem behavior: A longitudinal examination. Developmental      Psychology, 49(6), 1151–1164.      Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Jang,      M. H., & Ji, E. S. (2012). Gender differences in associations between      parental problem drinking and early adolescents’ internet addiction. Journal      for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 17(4), 288–300.      Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.  Klosterman,      K., Kelley, M. L., Mignone, T., Pusateri, L., & Wills, K. (2011). Behavioral      couples therapy for substance abusers: Where do we go from here? Substance      Abuse & Misuse, 46(12), 1502–1509.      Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Vernig,      P. M. (2011). Family roles in homes with alcohol-dependent parents: An      evidence-based review. Substance Use & Misuse, 46(4),      535–542.      Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

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Please do not bid if you can not complete this assignment by the due date. This assignment is due Friday April 3rd, 2018.  I am offering $125 to complete this assignment and I will provide the necessary documents to assist with the assignment.  Assignment must be thorough and in APA format.  The Assignment (15 pages):Guidelines for each section of the Assignment are provided below.Part I. The Fundamentals (3–4 pages): The fundamentals of a strategic plan include identifying the core values, mission, and vision, which represent the organizational identification (ID). The Assignment requires you to develop the organizational ID for the agency, organization, or community for which you will develop a strategic plan. Identify and describe the core values of the agency. Discuss the degree to which those core values are aligned with advocacy, leadership, or social change. Explain how those core values contribute to the well-being of individuals, groups, societies, or international communities. Identify and describe the mission of the agency, organization, or community. Evaluate whether the mission statement is aligned with the core values of the agency, organization, etc. Describe whether the mission statement promotes advocacy, leadership, or social change. Discuss whether the mission statement provides evidence of how the agency/organization contributes to the well-being of individuals, groups, societies, or international communities. Identify and describe the vision of the agency. Evaluate whether the vision is aligned with the core values of the agency, organization, etc. Describe whether the vision promotes advocacy, leadership, or social change. Discuss whether the vision provides evidence of how the agency/organization contributes to the well-being of individuals, groups, societies, or international communities. Identify and describe key stakeholders involved with the agency. Discuss whether each stakeholder is internal or external to the agency/organization. Describe the role each stakeholder has in the organization (i.e. leadership, management, staff, recipient of services, etc.). Discuss how each stakeholder can be an essential element for gathering information to develop the strategic plan. Part II. Needs Assessment (2–3 pages): A needs assessment is a systematic way of determining the gap between what an agency, organization, or community has and what is desired to meet the needs of individuals, groups, communities, or societies. The needs assessment will reveal whether there may be unmet services. It can then provide information about those needs and help inform your planning to meet them. The needs assessment also consists of planning who you need to target, how you will effectively gather new data, and/or how you will use existing data to inform your planning decisions. The Assignment: Outline and describe steps you would take to conduct a needs assessment. State which stakeholders you would contact and why you would contact the stakeholder. Develop a stakeholder survey related to your professional or societal issue. The survey must contain at least 10 questions. Provide a justification for each question on the survey. Provide rationale for the type/format of questions on the survey. State how you would vary items on the survey based on the role of the stakeholders who would complete it (administration, leadership, staff, recipient of surveys). Part III. Strategic Issues (4–6 pages): After the needs assessment has been completed, the next element of the strategic plan involves developing the strategic issues. Key tasks associated with the strategic issues include conducting a gap analysis, performing an environmental scan, and developing stakeholder surveys. The actions are performed so that you can conduct a SWOT analysis. SWOT stands for STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORUNITIES and THREATS. A SWOT analysis is used to help an agency, organization, or community better understand the business and environment in which it operates. The goal of developing strategic issues is to list or map out all of the strengths and weaknesses and then to do the same for all of the opportunities and threats. This helps the organization identify a strategy for planning. Opportunities that match the strengths are things that should be pursued. Threats that particularly align with weaknesses should be especially avoided when developing a strategic plan. Conduct a SWOT analysis. This analysis focuses on the present state or condition of the organization and determining where the organization would like to be. The difference between the two represents the gap or the difference between where the organization is currently and where the organization would like to be. This gap could provide information on what might be the major focus of the strategic plan. Describe plans for conducting an environmental scan. The environmental scan is a process that that gathers and interprets relevant data on an agency, organization, or community to identify external opportunities and threats. Identify and describe internal conditions that might impact the implementation of the strategic plan. Address on how you would minimize the impact of those conditions. Identify and describe external conditions or competitors that might impact the implementation of the strategic plan. Address how you would minimize the impact of those conditions. Consider how you might plan to work with competitors to meet the needs of your targeted agency, organization, or community. Identify and describe at least three strengths of the agency, organization, or community. State why each item on the list is a strength. State how you plan to utilize each strength to positively the impact the development or implementation of the strategic plan. Identify and describe at least three weaknesses of the agency, organization, or community. State what causes each item on the list to be a weakness. State how you plan to minimize the impact of the weakness. Identify and describe at least three threats to the agency, organization, or community. State what causes each item on the list to be a threat. State how you plan to minimize the impact of the threat. Identify and describe at least three opportunities for improvement for the agency, organization, or community. State what causes each item on the list to be an opportunity for improvement. State how you plan to incorporate the opportunity to the implementation of the strategic plan. Part IV. The Technicals (4–6 pages): The technicals element includes items such as developing strategic goals, strategies, leading indicators of success, and performance targets for the strategic plan. The technical elements represent the executable part of the strategic plan. As you begin to develop the technical elements, the executable part of your strategic plan, consider the goals in relationship to internationalization and alliances.Develop your strategic goals (Weeks 6 and 7). You must include at least three goals on the list. The goals must address the following: Address issues such as globalization and how those issues might impact the strategic goals of the agency, organization, or community. Identify potential alliances: Identify opportunities for alliances with other agencies or organizations. State why the alliances are important. Develop strategies for implementing goals. You must have at identify at least two strategies for each identified goal. These goals must be specific, measurable, attainable, and realistic. Address issues of accountability. Describe how you will address accountability for each of the following:  Describe how your leadership will be held accountable for execution of the strategic plan. Discuss the following aspects of accountability for employee: Identify who will be responsible for executing specific aspects of the strategic plan. Explain how employee accountability will be tracked. Describe leading indicators of success. To determine whether the agency, organization, or community will benefit from the strategic plan, you must identify those things which would serve as indicators of success. These indicators must be observable, measurable, and quantifiable in some way. Identify four indicators that would signify success with regard to the strategic plan. Discuss specifically how you would measure each indicator. Identify performance targets. Performance targets represent the level at which you would like to observe performance on each indicator. They represent the desired level of performance. For each performance indicator that you have identified, specify the targeted level of performance.Part V. Action Plans (2–3 pages): Develop action plans for each year of the strategic plan. Your strategic plan should cover 3–5 years.Support your Assignment by citing all resources in APA style, including those in the Learning Resources.

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Application of Theoretical Perspectives – Part 1As you near the completion of your second course in human behavior and the social environment, you are likely able to identify several theories that help explain human development at different phases of the life span. Are any of the theories you have studied of particular interest to you? How might you apply these theories to your social work practice?This week, you select a theory of life-span development and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses as it relates to social work practice. You also practice an important social work skill as you interview a colleague to obtain information about his or her life-span development.Learning ObjectivesStudents will: Analyze theories of life-span development Apply theories of life-span development to social work practice Apply social work interview techniquesPhoto Credit: andresr / E+ / Getty ImagesLearning ResourcesNote: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.Required ReadingsDybicz, P. (2012). The hero(ine) on a journey: A postmodern conceptual framework for social work practice. Journal of Social Work Education, 48(2), 267–283.Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.Villadsen, K. (2008). ‘Polyphonic’ welfare: Luhmann’s systems theory applied to modern social work. International Journal of Social Welfare, 17(1), 65–73.Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.Document: Life Span Interview (PDF)You will use this document for your Life Span Interview Assignment.Optional ResourcesUse the link below to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program.MSW home pageDiscussion: Theories of Life-Span DevelopmentZastrow and Kirst-Ashman (2016) stated, ‘We need theories to guide our thinking and our work so that we may undertake research-informed practice’ (p. 127-128). At the same time, the authors asserted, ‘No theory will be perfectly applicable. Perhaps you will decide that only one or two concepts make any sense to you in terms of working with clients’ (p. 128). Though you may be able to apply only a few concepts in a particular theory to your work with clients, as a social worker, you should be applying evidence-based research to your work. Empirically-based developmental theories may guide you as you assess clients and their presenting problems. You may also apply developmental theories to your treatment decisions.For this Assignment, you discuss theories of life-span development by evaluating a theory that seems especially relevant to you and your role as a social worker. Select a theory of life-span development to address in this Discussion. This may be a theory described in the resources of this course, or you may select a theory based on personal research. Locate at least one scholarly resource (not included in the course resources) that addresses the theory you selected.By Day 3Post a Discussion in which you analyze the theory of life-span development that you selected. Summarize the theory; then, identify the strengths and weaknesses of this theory, especially as it relates to social work practice. Explain one way you might apply the theory to your social work practice.By Day 5Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts.Respond to at least two colleagues who addressed theories that are different from the theory you addressed. State whether you might apply the theories your colleagues evaluated to your social work practice. Provide support for your position.Be sure to support your responses with specific references to the resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references.Response Kate Fullmer                                                                          Life-Span Development TheoryAttachment Theory: Bowlby. According to learning-theories.com, ‘Attachment theory places emphasis on the essentialness of a secure and trusting mother-infant bond on development and well-being. (P.1). John Bowlby was a British child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, known for his attachment theory. According to learning-theories.com, ‘Attachment can be explained as a long-term psychological connection with a meaningful person that creates happiness and soothes in times of stress. The quality of attachment has a crucial effect on development, and has been linked to assorted charactersitics of positive functioning, including psychological well-being.’ (P.2). Bowlby’s studies led him to research the negative effects of maternal deprivation. According to learning-theories.com,’Bowlby believed that children have the necessity to develop a close relationship with one main figure, usually the mother. When this does not happen, it has a negative impact on development, amd may cause a decrease in intelligence, may cause depression, aggressive behavior, delinquincy, and a lack of empathy.’ (P.2). Stages of Attachment: According to learning-theories.com, ‘The first stage is the Preattachment stage which takes place from newborn to six week of age. At this time, the child has not yet formed an attachment to their mothers, but are able to be soothed by the presence of others. The second stage is the Attachment in the making stage which takes place during the ages of 6 weeks to 6-8 months old and describes a time when the infant begins to develop a sense of trust in their mothers. The third stage is the Clear Cut Attachment, which takes place at 6 to 8 months -18 months to 2 years and states that attachment is established and the child prefers the mother over anyone else. The fourth stage which is known as the formation of reciprocal relationships at 18 months-to years + which describes a sense of security that is developed and the separation anxiety declines.’ (P. 4). Bowlby’s resarch and theory led him to develop attachment styles based on the information above. He related this research to how children would end up developing emotionally. According to learning-theories.com, ‘A child with an anxious avoidant insecure attachment do not trust their mothers to meet their needs, This child will behave indifferently to the presence of their mother but be anxious on the inside. The child behaves in an emotionally distant manner.’ (P.5). This is just one example of four different attachment styles. A strength of this theory pertaining to social work practice is to think about exploring the relationship the client has with their mother. In discussing their childhood and their early relationship with their mother, it may bring some insight to what characteristics they have now due to that relationship. A weakness of this theory is that it does not explore what kind of attachments are developed with infants and fathers. Particularly if there is no mother figure in the picture, and a father is raising a child on his own.  One way I might apply this theory to my social work practice is if a client is describing feelings of being emotionally distant and anxious, is that I would take into consideration that this could be based on an unhealthy attachement with their mothers that has carried on into adulthood. I would further explore the childhood of the client to be able to fully assess. Response 2Tambraan A Theory of Life Span Development:            Understanding and assessing human behavior incudes being knowledgeable about human development and applying selected theories of life span development. One such theory is Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory. This theory provides standards of milestones during the course of a lifetime that are central for evaluation of behavior.  These markers account for development throughout the span of life from infancy to senility (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2016, p. 334).  An understanding of Erikson’s psychosocial theory can be a valuable tool for a social worker attempting to make a behavioral assessment. Furthermore, applying a client’s account of their history to a stage of Erikson’s psychosocial theory assists the social worker in forming the optimum strategy to best assist the client.Summary of Erikson’s Theory of DevelopmentErik Erikson projected a theory of development containing 8 stages and are briefly discussed here. Important to note is Erikson’s theory is based on the association between biological growth and the mandates of the social order and the degree of how each stage is resolved, as it effects the capability of resolving issues in later stages (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2016, 334).  The earliest stage is established during infancy and encompasses the infant’s trust in and familiarity with the caregiver’s consistency. Once basic needs such as food and warmth are met on a dependable basis, the infant learns to trust. During the second stage, a child learns between right and wrong, and also learns what is expected while being guided by reassurance from the caregiver. A child in the third stage is learning to initiate and pursue goals. Ideally, during this stage, the caregiver is portraying a positive role model for the child. The fourth stage includes learning industry, in which the child will apply competence to workmanship in the real world. Preferably during this stage, the caregiver is encouraging the importance of formal education. During stage five, the adolescent begins to sense a feeling of his or her own identity. Assurance from others that individuals are unique is vital during this time. Stage 6 finds a young adult seeking relationships of intimacy. Caring and teaching during this time should include the demonstration of loving relationships. The 7th stage comprises an understanding of the future and the importance of their culture. Teaching others of life experiences is significant in this period. The last stage is labeled by integrity and is summed up with the accomplishment of the previous stages. Through these successes, an individual may reap the benefit of understanding that their life has some order and meaning within a larger order.  Erikson’s model of psychosocial stages generates a variety of assessment strategies for social workers.Strengths and Weaknesses of Erikson’s Theory in Relation to Social Work PracticeErikson’s version on psychosocial stages emphasizes the contribution of family or caregivers in the environment. Similarly, family systems theorists identify 2 distinct profiles: harmony and disengagement (Sturge-Apple, Davis, & Cummings, 2010). Congenial and consistent families have distinct, yet lenient boundaries that allow children to gain access to the resources necessary for a stage (Sturge-Apple et al., 2010). These interactions influence the possible courses of action available to problematic individual who has presented to the social worker. Therefore, a client who has successfully gone through these stages successfully, most likely had the support of family, while a client who seems to be “stuck” within a stage may not have been privy to these resources.Relating Erikson’s Theory to My Social Work PracticeTo connect Erikson’s psychosocial theory with social work, the issue of “Ron” will be described. Ron is a 58-year-old white male residing alone in his own home, partners in a successful business, and exceptionally physically active. He is anxious about his inability to form adult romantic relationships. After acknowledging his concern, the social worker asks Ron to talk about his childhood and any significant incidences.  Ron begins to speak of his childhood and there appears to be a crisis during an imperative developmental stage in his life.  As a teenager, Ron was a star athlete on several high school teams.  He was consistently praised throughout his home town. His parents and siblings copiously supported Ron’s high school athletic career.  Soon, Ron began to identify solely with the label of star athlete. Although getting dates was not a problem, Ron never identified himself with having the characteristics of a boyfriend; he was an athlete. Ron rarely went on more than 1 or 2 dates with the same girl.  This behavior continues today with Ron dating many girls, but seldom dating the same girl more than once or twice. Ron claims he would like a long-term relationship.  Likewise, Erikson asserts that intimacy is learned during adolescence, and adolescents who do not acquire intimacy experience isolation (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2016, 336).            An understanding of an individual’s developmental struggle of identity inspires strategy for a social worker (Tsang, 2012).  Acknowledging Ron’s continued athletic ability is important, however it is the other roles in Ron’s life that also needed focus.  The social worker’s goal is to cultivate a clear and positive identity for Ron. For instance, Ron is a co-owner in a successful business. He is also a father of 2 children, a son, and a brother. Ron also enjoys working on his truck and riding his motorcycle.  Reassuring Ron that these other characteristics exist within his person and these features also define who he is, could encourage Ron to seek intimacy on a long-term basis. Identifying with other aspects of his personality helps Ron to understand who he is and boosts his ability to be close with another person without being anxious.

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