INVENTORIES AND AINVENTORIES AND ASSESMENT TOOLSSSESMENT TOOLS

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In a 500-750-word essay, select two wellness inventories or emotional assessment tools, such as two depression inventories, that mental health professionals may use to determine wellness or emotional well-being. Be sure to address the following in your essay:

  1. How does wellness and emotional well-being impact the body, mind, and spirit of an individual?
  2. What are the basic features of each assessment tool you are analyzing?
  3. What are the similarities and differences between these assessments? In other words, what are their benefits and limitations?
  4. How is information from these assessments used to inform the treatment process?
  5. What might cause a mental health professional to select one over the other in different contexts?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

The specifications and features that are her musts are the following:

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You have been retained by the Vice President (VP) of Human Resources (HR) of this company to recommend to the company an optimum (the Best Fit) HRIS and Payroll system that would be appropriate for the concerned company. This company is currently using ADP as the outsourced payroll service and a paper based model for all their HR administra­tive process.

The VP of HR would like your expertise to recommend to the company an integrated Payroll and HRIS system that would be appropriate for the company and fit the company’s needs. The company does not want to outsource any Payroll to HR Administrative Processes.

Your task in this consulting assignment is to recommend to the VP of HR two to three HRIS/Payroll integrated systems that the VP can include in her final due diligence before she selects the “right” system for the company.

The specifications and features that are her musts are the following:
A Benefits processing module.

– A Performance Management processing module.

– A Training and Development Administration Module.
In summary, she wants to find a single system that fulfills the company’s payroll processing needs and also satisfies the HR department’s needs for automating all regular HR administration processes.

Your task as a consultant is to do a thorough web based research study to find and recommend to the VP two off-the-shelf purchasable turn-key hybrid Payroll/ HRIS system suitable to satisfy the wants of this company

As a team, you are to do your research and develop a PowerPoint with voice over presentation that can be used to make a formal presentation to the VP of HR. Please note you are making this presentation to your Professor who is the VP of HR for this company. Also, a report should be written as though you were giving it to the VP of HR. It should be clear, concise and well researched. Writing should be professional and clean without the use of unexplained acronyms or slang terms.

Remember in your project work you have address the cost of purchase which should include the cost of customization to convert the off-the-shelf purchased system into a ready to use turn-key HRIS/Payroll integrated solution for the company. Also, training costs of current employees in the use of the new system should be included.

There are hundreds of systems in the market and therefore the VP of HR needs your help to narrow down the options to TWO short-listed HRIS / Payroll vendors that would provide your client the highest value and return on investment.

Start your web research by using the search term “HRIS” on a search engine such as Google and review the findings. You will find other sources in the Course Research page. Use the link to HRIS Vendors found in Webliography and research different HRIS vendors.

Also, you will find material for the Course Project in the following Canvas Class Sections:

Course Resources

Lesson Week 1

Lesson Week 2

Lesson Week 5

Remember, the VP of HR must justify the purchase and implementation of the HRIS system to her boss – the CEO. This justification must be done using the Return on Investment (ROI) logic. The ROI of HR programs usually explains the financial return for investing in a program, process, or initiative.

ROI is usually developed for HR Initiatives by calculating the benefit (return) of an investment and dividing by the cost of the investment. The result being expressed as a percentage or ratio.

So, the ROI Calculation can be done by the following formula.

ROI = Net Project Benefits divided by Project Costs.

So, say the Cost of project is $250,000 and Benefits of project (1st year) $310,000.

Then the ROI will be equal to, $310,000-$250,000/$250,000 = 0.24 x 100 = 24%.

It is understood that most of the benefits of a HRIS system is in the following, 1) processing time saved, 2) increased productivity, 3) savings in staff costs and 4) increased employee satisfaction. The cost of investment can be calculated direct by recognizing the, 1) cost of the software, 2) the cost of implementation consulting and 3) the cost IT staff who will be engaged to customize the software for the company.

It is also understood that some of dollar value of the benefits is not easily quantifiable.

To summarize, your task for this Project is to research the literature on the ROI HRIS Investments. There is a lot of material on this subject on the web. After you have done the research you need to write a paragraph and also add to your PowerPoint presentation some rationale that the VP of HR can use to justify this HRIS investment to the CEO who would have to approve this cost outlay. Please review the grading rubric below to ensure you meet all of the criteria to maximize your final grade.

Grading Rubrics

The following information must be included in your paper and use the headings outlined below.

HeadingsDescriptionPointsIntroductionIntroduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.10Analysis and Recommendations

A thorough web based research study to find and recommend to the VP two off-the-shelf purchasable turn-key hybrid Payroll/ HRIS system suitable to satisfy the wants of this company

As a team, you are to do your research and develop a PowerPoint with voice over presentation that can be used to make a formal presentation to the VP of HR. Please note you are making this presentation to your Professor who is the VP of HR for this company.

Remember in your project work you have address the cost of purchase which should include the cost of customization to convert the off-the-shelf purchased system into a ready to use turn-key HRIS/Payroll integrated solution for the company. Also training costs of current employees in the use of the new system should be included. You also have to clearly lay out the benefits of the two

Your paper and presentation has to also include a ROI Analysis and Commentary based on research you do on ROI for HRIS Acquisitions.240
Project Mechanics

There are two deliverables for this project:

First, you are to Prepare a PowerPoint Presentation for the VP of HR. The PowerPoint Presentation should be a voice over Presentation using a multimedia piece (for example, a video, poster, PowerPoint, narrated PowerPoint, etc.).

Second, a report should be written as though you were giving it to your client the VP of HR. It should be clear, concise, and well thought out. Writing should be professional and clean.

There is a 20 page-count limit for this paper; however, it should be thorough.

  • Include all aspects of the assignment grading criteria.
  • Cite in text when using thoughts that are not your own. All sources must be appropriately cited—use APA for in text and reference list citation formatting.
  • Include a reference page for source(s).
  • Put the paper title information on a separate page.
  • Use 12-point font (Arial, Times Roman), double spaced, and 1″ margins as a standard format.
  • Do not include extra lines between paragraphs, and so forth.
  • Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and so forth, will all be taken into consideration when awarding points.
  • Proofread your paper before submitting; spell check is not foolproof.
  • Writing content is critical. If you make a statement, for example, “All people who break the law should improve their communication skills to stay out of jail,” you need to substantiate that statement. If that statement is not your own thought or a statistic, cite. If it is your opinion, state that and explain what led you to that conclusion. Provide enough information to validate and explain the statement.

Treat this assignment as a real-world situation. This will give you the opportunity to practice how you would research and provide information as an HRM professional.20Total Points

270

Sex Culture Group Discussion

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  1. Your individual response post mustaddress all items, criteria #1-3, below:
    1. Definition & Discussion of Motivation: (this criterion should take approximately 1-2 paragraphs to address)
      1. Complete the “Sex Quiz” which is linked on the main page of the module. This survey assesses individual awareness of sexual myths common in Western cultures.
      2. Keeping in mind that all items are actually false, how might the culture which you are from affect one’s reaction and subscription (i.e. belief in) to the myths assessed in this survey.
      3. Were there specific items which you were surprised are considered false? Which ones? Why?
    2. Cultural Elements & Motivation: (this criterion should take approximately 1-2 paragraphs to address)
      1. Briefly discuss and define sexual motivation and sex culture.
      2. Again, what role might culture play in types of myths about sex? Clearly define, explain, and discuss all terms.
      3. Clearly link and explain the cultural elements of individualistic vs. collectivist societies which may accommodate the perpetuation of sexual myths.
      4. Are certain cultures more or less vulnerable to holding inaccurate views about the sexual behaviors assessed in the survey.
    3. Textbook and Research Connection: (this criterion applies throughout the response as textbook support for each criterion and clear connection to textbook and additional research examples)
      1. Make sure to clearly incorporate ideas/concepts/theories discussed in the text to support your reasoning/rationale in your discussion of the above questions.
  2. Additional Assignment Requirements:
    1. APA style citation and references are required for all information taken from any source. Web sources are prohibited. Individual Response Post DUE 2/26/20 BEFORE 1159PM
    2. APA style in-text citation and reference is required. Students may notuse websites, of any kind, as a primary source in their responses. Submissions which do not contain both APA style in-text citation and reference and/or which use websites of any kind as a primary source may receive a zero.
    3. Discussion formatting must be:
      1. APA style citation and references are required for all information taken from any source. Web sources are prohibited.
      2. Do NOT use bullets, numbering, headings etc. 
      3. Essay format required.
      4. Submissions which do not contain both APA style in-text citation and reference and/or which use websites of any kind as a primary source may receive a zero.
      5. Responses which do not meet the content and formatting requirements listed above will receive point deductions.
      6. As stated in the syllabus and Obojobo modules on Avoiding Plagiarism, responses which do not contain BOTH in-text citation and references will be flagged for plagiarism and receive a zero.

7. Posts which do not meet all of the above requirements will receive point deductions.

Share an insight gained from having read your colleague’s posting.

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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 Murray, C., Pope, A., & Willis, B. (2017) and/or American Psychological Association (2014). You need to have scholarly support for any claim of fact or recommendation regarding treatment. Please respond to all 3 of my classmates with references separately. You need to have scholarly support for any claim of fact or recommendation like peer-reviewed, professional scholarly journals. I need this completed by 03/14/2020 at 5pm.

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 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 (C. Rod)

Throughout our lives, our sexuality is a process and it begins at birth. During adolescence is when sexual curiosity peaks and experimentation and relationships begin ( Murray, Pope & Willis, 2017). It is every parents’ nightmare when their child begins to become sexually active and for Jim and Helen, their 14-year-old daughter Juliette has started (Laureate Education, 2011). Helen discovered this information by evading her daughter’s privacy. Helen blames Scott’s parents for lack of rules, not supervising the young couple and their emotional distance.

Two specific issues from this scenario

The parents have decided to seek counseling for guidance on how to address their daughter’s recent sexual activity. They are concerned with their daughter’s mental and physical health. Although Helen and Jim agree that something needs to happen to stop the behavior however, they can not agree on how to approach because of how they found out.  Another presenting issue is due to the recent event it has caused tension between Jim and Helen, “been a rough and uncomfortable week with no clear road forward” (Laureate Education, 2011, 4:06) Not only does this couple need to come together for their daughter but remain united in something that has put distance between them.

Two strategies you might use to help these parents

The first thing I would do is validate Jim and Helen’s hesitation and uncertainty about addressing the matter and praise them for not ignoring the problem. It is common for parents to feel uncomfortable and anxious about how to communicate with their children about sex (Morawska, Walsh, Grabski & Fletcher, 2014). I want to bring the parents together and ease the tension that has been between them the last week.

During a child’s maturation of sexuality, their parents will take part in a vital role in their development. Unfortunately, few parents actually have the talk. Despite common misconceptions and fears, evidence has proven that more involvement and communication decrease risky sexual behaviors in adolescence (Morawska et al., 2014).  As previously stated the parents in this case do not know how to address the sexual activity with their daughter. I would ask each parent how comfortable are they with their sexuality. Referencing Table 2.3 sample questions for parents: (1) ” How do you communicate with your children about sex or sexuality?”  (2)” What values and beliefs do you want to communicate with your children?” (Murray, Pope & Willis, 2017, p. 43)

I would encourage Helen and Jim to be open to discussing sexuality with all their daughters. Providing open communication and support will help Juliette feel more comfortable talking to her parents about her sexual activity. Inform the parents that is is okay to acknowledge this is awkward but we need to have this talk. Juliette is at the age where she can understand the consequences such as STDs, and pregnancy and she needs to be provide education on these life changing risks. Right now the parents, especially Helen, is frustrated at the situation and placing blame on others for her daughter’s actions.

References

Laureate Education, Inc. (2011). Online snooping case study. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Morawska, A., Walsh, A., Grabski, M., & Fletcher, R. (2015). Parental confidence and preferences for communicating with their child about sexuality. Sex Education, 15(3), 235–248. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Murray, C., Pope, A., & Willis, B. (2017). Sexuality counseling: Theory, research, and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage

2. Classmate (M. Neg)

Strategies

The parents, Jim and Helen, in the case study shared that they recently found out their daughter is sexually active but they are unsure how to address or handle the situation (Laureate Education, 2011). In order to help the parents come up with a way to have a discussion with their daughter about sex and sexuality understanding their comfort level is important. One strategy I would use as a sexuality counselor to help the parents effectively communicate with their child is to start by asking questions to see where their comfort levels are when it comes to topics of sex and sexuality. It is not uncommon for parents to feel uncomfortable when having to communicate with their children about sex (Morawska, Walsh, Grabski, & Fletcher, 2014). Asking certain questions and getting a better idea of the parents comfort level would allow the counselor to see areas where the parents need tools and support to properly communicate with their child. Based on how these questions are answered a plan can be made to help the parents feel more comfortable with having these types of discussions with their daughter.

Jim and Helen also shared that once they found out their daughter was sexually active they set strict rules to try to lessen the chance of her continuing those behaviors but recently found out their efforts did not work (Laureate Education, 2011). Since setting strict rules did not seem to help I believe building an open communication between the parents and daughter is necessary. Building open communication would allow for the parents to discuss possible outcomes to Juliette’s sexual behaviors such as pregnancy or STDs with her. It is clear that the strict rules placed on Juliette has only caused her to become more secretive instead of getting her to stop her sexual behaviors. Building trust and open communication could help Juliette better understand her parent’s concerns and be an opportunity for her to share how she feels about the situation as well while bringing attention to the consequences of her behaviors. Having this open communication could lessen Juliette’s secretive behavior and allow for there to be a discussion about what has taken place.

Issues

One issue to address would be Helen snooping through her daughters computer (Laureate Education, 2011). Although Juliette is underage so Helen should have access to Juliette’s social media and any online chats there should be a discussion that takes place about what is expected. In order to work on open communication trust has to be built but that cannot be done if snooping is taking place. A discussion should take place about what Helen found by snooping and then rules should be set. Helen should set rules for Juliette and let her know that she will be monitoring her social media so that Juliette is aware and knows what to expect moving forward.

Another issue that should be addressed is the consequences that can come from Juliette’s sexual behavior. It does not seem like there has been much or any discussion about sex education with Juliette based on what was shared in the video. Once comfort level has been built with the parents the counselor should encourage them to discuss further the possibilities and consequences that come with Juliette’s behaviors.

Resources

Laureate Education, Inc. (2011). Online snooping case study. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Morawska, A., Walsh, A., Grabski, M., & Fletcher, R. (2015). Parental confidence and preferences for communicating with their child about sexuality. Sex Education, 15(3), 235–248. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

3. Classmate (E. Mas)

Communication

As a sexuality counselor, there are various ways that I can assist the parents in the case study have better communication with their daughter. One of the ways that I could do this would be by discussing any previous sexuality related talks that they have had with their daughter. Murray, Pope, and Willis (2017) wrote that puberty sends a flood of hormones through the body to help adolescents move toward being physically, sexually mature. This would be a great communication point for the parents to discuss with their daughter, since she is going through a lot of hormonal and physical changes. Their daughter may not fully understand her new body, and a discussion about this could certainly shed some light on her maturation. Another strategy that I could introduce to the parents would be talking with their daughter in a way that builds trust. Since she was hiding this from them, it seems as though there is a lack of openness and trust within their relationship, so perhaps understanding better language to use with their daughter would be of benefit.

Issues

When adolescents become sexually active, there may be circumstances where there could be issues. For instance, the adolescent may not be having safe sex. Safe sex may look differently for some, and some methods may not be appropriate for others. However, it is typically important that if you child is having sex, that they are doing it safely. This could mean the parents needs to have a discussion with their child about the use of condoms, birth control, or other contraceptives. Another issue that may arise is if they are in their first relationship and having sex, and then they break up. Murray, Pope, and Willis (2017) state that sexual identity often does not have a smooth developmental process. Breaking up with someone whom you have been first intimate with can be extra upsetting to an adolescent. It is important to set the standard for what the potential outcome of this relationship will be, firmly and clearly, as to hopefully lessen their emotions, should the two seperate.

References

Murray, C., Pope, A., & Willis, B. (2017). Sexuality counseling: Theory, research, and practice.
Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage

Required Resources

· Course Text: Murray, C., Pope, A., & Willis, B. (2017). Sexuality counseling: Theory, research, and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage

· Chapter 5, “Lifespan Development and Sexuality”

· Article: Bloom, Z. D., & Dillman Taylor, D. (2015). New Problems in Today’s Technological Era: An Adlerian Case Example. Journal of Individual Psychology, 71(2), 163–173. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

· Article: Dick, B., & Ferguson, B. J. (2015). Health for the world’s adolescents: a second chance in the second decade. The Journal Of Adolescent Health: Official Publication Of The Society For Adolescent Medicine, 56(1), 3–6. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

· Article: Kerr, B. A., & Multon, K. D. (2015). The development of gender identity, gender roles, and gender relations in gifted students. Journal of Counseling and Development, (2), 183. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

· Article: Morawska, A., Walsh, A., Grabski, M., & Fletcher, R. (2015). Parental confidence and preferences for communicating with their child about sexuality. Sex Education, 15(3), 235–248. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

· Article: Sujita Kumar Kar, Ananya Choudhury, & Abhishek Pratap Singh. (2015). Understanding normal development of adolescent sexuality: A bumpy ride. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences, Vol 8, Iss 2, Pp 70-74 (2015), (2), 70. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Media

· Animated Case Study: Laureate Education, Inc. (2011). Online snooping case study. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 5 minutes.

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