Progressive Case Study

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    • Progressive Case Study

MacArthur and Associates is a business solutions organization.  The company was founded in 1962 and is celebrating 50 years in business.  The company started as a small temporary personnel firm.  Eventually, the company expanded into a firm that specializes in staffing, contract IT services, equipment leasing, and HR services.  The company is privately held by the MacArthur family.  The founder’s son is currently the CEO and daughter is the CFO.  Both the son and daughter were brought up in the firm and assumed their positions when their father retired 10 years ago. MacArthur and Associates has regional offices in most states and the corporate office is located in Dallas, Texas.  MacArthur provides services to approximately 5000 businesses nationally catering to the small and medium sized businesses with revenues under $100,000,000.  MacArthur provides services through either their staff or personnel of around 20,000 temporary and fulltime service providers.  Full-time employees number at 500 nationally. The company is financially sound and has traditionally small to moderate growth annually.  At 50 years old, the company is positioned to make significant growth.  MacArthur is looking to improve performance as well as their ability to function as a learning organization.  You (the leader) and your team have been hired as consultants to assist them with making the necessary changes.  Apply the theories, concepts, and applications you learned throughout the course.  Feel free to incorporate other components that will realistically improve the scenario. You will present the top three models for them to consider. Include your ethical guidelines as a consultant. 

The report should be a minimum of 200 words with supporting references. Please make a recommendation with your explanation for each model. Be sure to participate among your classmates by sharing your thoughts on their theories and strategies, as well.

Philosophy Of The Human Person

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Philosophy of the human person

Reflection paper guide 5-7 pages

Write a reflection paper on what it means to be a human person. This is not a research paper!!!

Brainstorm:

Be inspired by one of our readings in Man’s Search for Meaning or a phrase from Heidegger or Plato. Explore this idea or text by expanding on our classroom discussions and analysis by thinking more critically. Organize this idea into a reflection on what makes a meaningful life for everyone for the most part and for you as an individual in particular. Add what is meaningful for the individual at end. Note: the passage is simply a point of departure; it isn’t necessary.

Theme: How does a person devise what is meaningful through constraints of all sorts- both tragic and mundane-and choices-both individual and communal? Define, and then formulate the key components or structures that are operative in what is meaningful for all and lastly, what is particular to the author( yourself )

Format: Word doc., one-inch margin, 12-point font, double-spaced, approximately six pages; more important than the length of the paper is that the points below are addressed. If you employ any text in the paper, identify the page of the text with an in-text citation, e.g.( Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning 45, Heidegger, Kant and the Problem with Metaphysics,38, Plato, Apology 17a5) .

Since this reflection paper discusses “ What is meaningful” in general, avoid heavy reliance upon unique personal experiences. In other words, while some personal experience is appropriate, write a reflection that is applicable to most people. Avoid 1st person (“I think that ….”) and 2nd person (“ when you….”) narration, for the focus is on meaningful life.

Paper introduction : 15

· Have an interesting introduction and a clear thesis statement. What is the major point or claim of the paper? E.G. “ This paper will argue that a meaningful life is….”

The definition and components of meaning :25

· Define or describe what “meaning” is. This can be qualified in many ways.

· What comprises meaning? E.g. What makes something meaningful? How is meaning formed? What are its parts? What human skills are operative with meaning-making?

Evidential experience of meaning : 25

· What type of experiences would help to illustrate or give evidence for the previous section?

· Do tragic experiences affect meaning and identity; do joyful experiences affect meaning? What is the relationship between meaning and identity, agency, and ethics?

· To what extent can a personal experience relate to all of us?

Paper conclusion:15

· Does the conclusion of the paper match the thesis statement?

· Does the body of the paper support the thesis statement in the conclusion?

Paper development and composition : 20

· Does the paper develop one idea per paragraph with transitions between paragraphs?

· Are grammar and syntax correct?

Total points –100

Life And Death

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conduct research on the United States Supreme Court case of Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health, 497 U.S. 261 (1990). The full text of this case, along with numerous case briefs, commentaries, summaries, etc., may be found by simply entering the full name of the case into any major online search engine of your choosing. Alternatively, you may use Westlaw, Lexis or any other professional legal research databank in your research, however, use of such is not required. Following your research, review the following questions: • What was the ultimate numerical vote of the court? • When and how can life support be withdrawn? • How does death by refusal of treatment differ from suicide? • How does a living will work and when does it become of legal effect? • What is a health care directive and how does it work? After completing your research, summarize your answers, and, along with any other sources, if any, address and support your particular position/view on the following specific issues, and, specifically, how you would apply the Saint Leo University Core Values of Community, Respect, and Integrity into your actions. Be sure to use proper APA format for citations.

1. What are the potential foreseeable financial, psychological, and medical, yet unintended, harmful consequences to one’s family and friends in failing to provide a properly executed will and living will prior to one’s final illness and death? 2. What are the fundamental distinctions between recuperative medical care and palliative care? Who should be included in the decision to modify care from recuperative to palliative? When, if ever, is the right to refuse any and all medical care appropriate when such virtually ensures the death of the patient? 3. What professionals, medical or otherwise, should be involved in advising decisions concerning end-oflife wishes? How does euthanasia differ from a simple cessation of treatment? Who should make end of life decisions for those who are without a family member to take on such a role? 4. What measures can be taken to ensure the quality of ongoing family and social relationships, individually and as a group, to end-of-life patients? What pitfalls are to be avoided in ensuring maintenance of these relationships? What actions may be taken to ensure the spiritual and existential dimensions of the process are respected and integrated?

Assignment 2 Business Expansion And Sustainability

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You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of these assignments.

Using the scenario from Assignment 1, write a six to seven (6-7) page paper in which you:

  1. Identify three (3) job requirements (e.g., needed certifications, previous work experience, external influences, etc.) that could apply to your chosen scenario. Determine two (2) ways these requirements could impact staffing at your organization. Next, suggest one (1) strategy that you could utilize to ensure that all applicants meet the identified job requirements for your organization. Justify your response.
  2. Outline a long-term recruitment plan that contains at least four (4) components, is aligned with your company’s recruitment strategy, but also addresses possible job skill or credential shortages. Note: Consider concepts such as succession planning and hiring retirees.
  3. Describe three (3) branding strategies that you would employ to attract qualified applicants to your organization. Next, suggest three (3) communication methods that you would utilize to reach out to applicants. Predict the outcome of integrating your branding strategies and communication methods at your organization. Provide a rationale for your response.
  4. Determine two (2) selection processes for recruiting new employees that could apply to your chosen scenario and then identify five (5) selection criteria that you could use when hiring new employees. Next, analyze the effect of the five (5) identified selection criteria on long-term employee retention and preservation of organizational knowledge. Justify your response.
  5. Suggest two (2) assessment methods that you could employ to select new employees for your organization and then analyze the validity and reliability of each method in regards to the job your organization is offering. Next, identify four (4) job predictors that you believe can assess candidates’ knowledge, skills, abilities, and other skills and experiences (KSAO’s). Provide support for your rationale.
  6.  Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Explain the role of staffing to support an organization’s strategy and improve productivity.
  • Explain the planning considerations for staffing organizations, the use of job analysis, and the components of a staffing plan.
  • Develop recruitment plans using both internal and external recruitment.
  • Design a selection process that incorporates a variety of assessment methods and a supporting decision method for candidate selection.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in staffing organizations.
  • Write clearly and concisely about staffing organizations using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric.

The scenario that was chosen was 1.

You are a Human Resources Manager of an expanding technology company consisting of 170 employees that develops and distributes small electronic devices. Over the past two (2) years, a research group formed, designed, and built prototypes of small remote surveillance cameras used for security. Recently, your company won a contract to build and provide these remote surveillance cameras to various government agencies. The contract will begin with your company supplying these cameras to agencies within your home state. If all orders are fulfilled sufficiently, the contract will be expanded to supplying agencies outside of your home state.

For the immediate future, you will need to secure a larger facility and hire more staff to sustain the first part of the contract. This staff will consist of ten (10) Assembly Technicians, one (1) Certified Quality Control Engineer, one (1) Contract Administrator, and one (1) Office Support Paraprofessional. Meanwhile, there is a contract clause requiring that you provide a staffing plan in order to ensure future product deliveries and sustain the possible future growth.