Organizing A Union In A Workplace

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Review the CBA provided in the resources section between the Trustees of Columbia University and Local 2110 International Union of Technical, Office, and Professional Workers.

Describe how this is similar to a “contract” between management and labor. Do you believe it is written at the correct level of detail (e.g., is it too vague and therefore needing more specific details, or is it broad enough for logical interpretation)? Provide several specific examples.

Do you believe this document adds value to a workplace, or does it create restrictions? Please explain.
Develop a flow chart or step-by-step list of the key steps employees must take to form unions. Explain how the union-organizing process works differently in the public sector compared to the private sector. Describe the roles of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) compared to the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

Summarize who can join a union and who is excluded; how unions are formed (referencing your flow chart/step-by-step guide above); and why they are formed (citing three or more statistical reasons).

Requirements of submission: Short paper assignments must follow these formatting guidelines: 1-2 pages, double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and discipline-appropriate citations.

ORIGINAL WORK ONLY,  APA FORMAT

Preludes to Jesus’s Ministry

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Homework #6: Preludes to Jesus’s Ministry

 

1.  Read Luke 1:1-3:38 in NOAB. As you go through, make a bullet-point list for each of the following. You do not need to use complete sentences for these lists:

a.  Identify major indicators of the Jewish cultural context of this material. There’s quite a lot, so don’t feel you need to be totally comprehensive. But, do make sure you read the whole of this section, as I will assume you have done so as we discuss it in class

b.  Identify major indicators of the Roman Imperial context of this material

2.  Re-read 1:18-25

a.  Based on the text, why do you think Gabriel made Zechariah unable to speak?

b.  What do you think Elizabeth means by her “disgrace” in verse 25?

3.  Re-read 1:26-38

a.  Based on the description of Jesus given in this passage, what might one expect his life to look like?

b.  Contrast Mary’s reaction to Gabriel’s announcement with Zechariah’s reaction. In other words, why do you think Gabriel did not make Mary unable to speak like Zechariah?

4.  Re-read 1:39-56. Mary’s words in verses 46-55 are often called ‘The Magnificat.’ In this text, Mary refers to “the proud,” “the powerful,” and “the rich” on the one hand, and “the lowly” and “the hungry” on the other. If we can these as two contrasting groups, who does each of these groups correspond to? Look carefully at the passage as you answer.

5.  Re-read 3:7-18. John is said to be proclaiming “a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (3:3). What sorts of concrete things does this “repentance” involve (based on the text)? In other words, what are the real-life implications of what John is doing?

Organizational Change ( Not Negotiating Budget)

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Organizational Change

Find a company that went through a big change within the last 12 months. The change may be a merger, buyout, downsizing, expansion, new marketing strategy, culture change within the company, change in CEO, or any other type of change. The company can be local or international.Three workers in modern office at desks working on computers.

Analyze the company and then in a PowerPoint® presentation, with voice-over, address the following:

  • Describe the company’s history and identify the change.
  • Select the type of change – adaptive, innovative – or radically innovative, and explain your rational for your selection.
  • Describe if the change is reactive or proactive.
    • Ex: Reactive type of change – BP’s reactive approach to the April 2010 explosion led to the loss of 11 lives and is the largest oil spill in US waters.
    • Ex: Proactive – Walt Disney investing $1 Billion in wearable technology – wristbands that interact with scanner throughout the them park, which it hopes will revolutionize the way visitors spend money at Walt Disney World.
  • Explain how the change has or will impact the company (positively, negatively, or both).
  • Conclusion – provide any recommendations or ideas that can help the company overcome the change.

Requirements

Your presentation should be approximately 5 slides. Have approximately 4–6 bullets per slide, and be sure to include a reference slide to show your research and at minimum you need to have two scholarly sources. Include graphics or animations to enhance your presentation.

For assistance in creating a PowerPoint® presentation with voice-over, review the information on the Video Presentation Guide.

Professional growth and development.

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· The intent of the assignment is to demonstrate critical reflective thought and apply knowledge gained from the readings to professional growth and development.

 

· After reading assigned chapter, complete a 500-word write-up. Indicate the number of words (word count) at the bottom left corner of the submission. If you are unfamiliar with the word count feature of MS Word, contact The Writing Center, The Center for Online Learning, or search online for information about this feature.

 

· For the assignment, critically reflect upon the material in the chapter. Demonstrate your understanding of chapter content; how the information applies to professional growth/development; and how it can be used in professional practice. As you construct your paragraphs, ask yourself –

 

What specific key points stand out in this chapter?

What did I learn that I will critically apply to professional practice and professional development?

What professional insights have I gained from this chapter?

· Please note: While personal experiences and examples can be useful in other contexts, your write-ups are to focus on professional and career-related examples and applications rather than personal examples and applications. A 500-word write-up is short and focused. Make every sentence count with substantive thought.

 

· Focus on writing in a professional tone and refrain from a “conversational” or “casual” tone in your writing. Errors in grammar, word use, and writing structure will not be accepted.

 

· Refer to the Assessment of Written Work rubric for criteria used to evaluate the write-ups.

 

· Remember to include the word count at the bottom left corner of the post.