Inspire a Shared Vision

Please answer the following questions. Be objective as possible. Provide examples based on your research and cite all references that support your position.

Inspired a Shared Vision

Think of a time that you or a leader you know inspired a Shared Vision. Describe what happened.

Growth Opportunity

Which of the leadership behaviors connected with Inspire a Shared Vision is most difficult for you to engage in and why? What does it take to meet this challenge? Given Kouzes and Posners recommendations, what could you do differently in the future?

References:

The Leadership Challenge, 5th Edition. James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner

Williams Syndrome

The paper assignment involves choosing a specific disability and doing research that allows you to address a number of key questions related to that disability.  The assignment involves research using the library, the web, and perhaps making contact with people who can provide you information about the disability. The paper should be fully referenced (ASA format), double-spaced and about 10 pages.

Introduction:
What disability have you chosen?  Williams Syndrome
History of the disability (if known)?

Demographics:
About what proportion of the general population have this particular disability?
At what age do people typically become disabled?
Are there any particular groups that are more likely to have this disability?
IDH Framework
Trace the disability in terms of impairment disabilityhandicap. 
To what extent does the IDH framework help explain what is seen with the disability?
How are persons with this disability viewed?  Is there stigma associated with the disability?
What are the disadvantages associated with persons with this disability? (for example employment, marriage, or other disadvantages?).
What are the advantages associated with persons with this disability?
Public policy: Are there any governmental responses to this specific disability?  What are they?

Treatment: What are the primary treatments for this disability?  Are they aimed at prevention, resolving disease, the impairment, the disability or the handicap?
Conclusions

Creating flexible work schedules and environments

Create an analytical study to evaluate a recommendation, showing and demonstrating a measurable performance impact it would create for the organization.  [For example, if the intention and recommendation is to reduce turnover and improve performance, then you need to provide both hard and soft data to support your assertions and recommendation, and, in turn, anyone reviewing your report would draw the same conclusions.]

You have acquired a vast knowledge about multiple topics relevant to managers and HR employees. You are asked by senior management to weigh in on- Creating flexible work schedules and environments – defining and educating management exactly what the challenge or trend is, analyzing and discussing the implications for organizations, and what can be done.

Do not limit yourself in these approach elements, as you want to make sure that the executive management would have all the information they need to make a decision or take action.

Please support ideas, arguments, and opinions with independent research, include at least ten (10) supporting references or sources, at least half of the sources cited MUST be peer-reviewed (NOT Wikipedia, unknown, or anonymous sources).
In addition, include a properly formatted APA cover page, an abstract (aka, in business – Executive Summary), a properly formatted Introduction and Conclusion. Cite all listed references properly in text in accordance with the 7th edition of the APA manual.

***RUBRIC Standard:***
Abstract
Places Abstract on a separate page & clearly summarizes the intent and content of the paper in 150 – 250 words

Introduction
Provides a clear and concise reason for the paper and background into the problem.
    Provides background research into the problem
    States the problem clearly
    Justifies the study
    Explains the significance of the problem to an audience of non-specialists.

Discussion
Discusses findings and conclusions in accordance with the research.
    Presents precise and orderly explanation of findings in conjunction with the research despite personal opinions and ideas.
    Provides at least the minimum written content in accordance with assignment instructions.

Summary or Conclusion
Articulates findings in accordance with the research.
    Restates the reason for the paper.
    Clearly and precisely articulates and summarizes findings and outcomes in accordance with the research; regardless of personal views or opinions.

Documentation & APA format.
Paper is properly in APA style writing standards
    Paper is written in proper APA format (7th edition)
    Includes at least the minimum number of references and sources
    References are properly listed in the Reference section and properly cited in text.

Mechanics and Grammar
The writing is free of spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, grammatical errors and proofreading errors.

Formatting
Provides a high-caliber, correctly formatted assignment in the 7th edition of the APA manual
citation style. All citations in the text and in the references are accurately cited in the appropriate style.

Database and Evaluating the Work of Others

Please answer questions below;

1.Select one of the specialized databases listed in this weeks lesson (aka not Google). Search for information related to social media in their profession. Did you find useful information? What questions do you have about accessing or selecting information? Are there any tips or strategies you would recommend to others?

2. What did you learn from “Evaluating the Work of Others” that you can apply in this week’s peer review? What can you apply to your own revisions going forward?

Please reference attachments to answer above questions