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As a strategic HR Director, you have been asked to identify ethical an

As a strategic HR Director, you have been asked to identify ethical and legal issues involved in a merger and develop a plan to resolve these issues. Your plan should address the following:Identify specific legal and ethical issues that should be considered before, during, and after the merger.Develop an implementation plan for managing the potential legal and ethical concerns for the merger.Explain how the proposed plan would help managers establish an ethical work environment.Develop a plan for how to resolve ethical and legal issues.Write a five-to-six-page plan in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.By Wednesday, March 2, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsIdentified specific, relevant, and logical ethical issues that could be impacted by merger activities.32Developed an implementation plan for managing the potential legal and ethical concerns.32Provided a detailed and realistic explanation for how the proposed plan would contribute to ethical work environment.48Developed a clear, concise, realistic, and feasible plan that includes specific details about sound, logical ideas for resolving the ethical and legal issues presented.64Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.24Total:200

Decide which of described variables is/are likely to have normal or ne

Decide which of described variables is/are likely to have normal or near distributiona. the heights of corn stalks in one row of corn that is a half mile long?b. The numbers of viewers of each of the channels from 202 to 550 on direct tv at 7:00p.m. CDT on the third Thursday of November 2012 (349 data values

When pump operators apply pressure to water in pre-connect hose lines

When pump operators apply pressure to water in pre-connect hose lines there is a limit on the amount of water and velocity at which the water will travel through the hose lines. We reference this as friction loss in pump operators course. Using laminar and turbulent flow, explain the concept of the water traveling through the pre-connect hose lines. Does the viscosity affect the water flow? Why, or why not?Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Outsourcing, especially to low labor-cost countries, has grown substan

Outsourcing, especially to low labor-cost countries, has grown substantially. Be sure to address the following in your paper:Analyze the trade-offs between inputs for the productivity improvements.Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of global sourcing versus producing in the U.S.Describe a product or service of a specific low-labor-cost country as an example.Include a recommendation of a low-labor-cost country based on inputs, trade-offs, and going global advantages.Your paper should be in paragraph form (avoid the use of bullet points) and supported with the concepts outlined in your text and additional scholarly sources.Submit your three- to four-page paper (not including the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center and must cite at least three scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.

Assignment 2: Case studyPaid Time Off (PTO) PoliciesPTO policies have

Assignment 2: Case studyPaid Time Off (PTO) PoliciesPTO policies have become good tools for HR staff to use in terms of organizational incentives. Use the Argosy University online library and your textbooks to read about PTO policies. Now, let us go back to Company A and Company B from Module 1.While reviewing the information from the two merged companies, the HR Director has found out that each company has two different PTO policies.Company A has a PTO system in which employees are given 30 days of paid time off each year, which accumulates at the rate of 2.5 days a month. Under this policy, vacation and sick leave are all rolled into one paid leave and any absence whether scheduled, such as vacation, or unscheduled, such as sick leave, are taken from the accumulated leave the employee has earned.Company B has a more traditional leave system in which employees are given 12 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave and 10 holidays. The company is closed on those holidays. Vacation is accumulated at a day per month. Sick leave has an unlimited accumulation, but unlike vacation would not be paid out upon termination of employment.Since the employees of the merged company will be working side by side, the HR Director has asked you to review the situation and make recommendations for a solution.Instructions:As an HR Director prepare a report addressing the following issues:Identify any additional information you would need to recommend a solution, and explain where you would likely find that information.Discuss any issues you would likely encounter if you were to merge the PTO system to a traditional leave system. Explain which issues would be difficult to solve and why.Explain any problems you see with leaving the two systems in place, and identify which system would be assigned for new employees.Make a recommendation for one common PTO system. Explain your system and why you think this system is the best system for the company.Include two to three scholarly references in your response.Write a five-to-seven-page memo to the companys Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Apply APA standards to citation of sources.Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc. By Wednesday, February 24, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsIdentified information that is relevant and logical for recommending a PTO solution, and provided clear and rational ideas for where the information would likely be found.16Discussed relevant issues that could likely be encountered upon merging the PTO system with the traditional leave system. Supported the explanation of difficult issues by sound reasoning and evidence from scholarly resources.24Assessed various challenges that would logically emerge from having two separate PTO systems in one company; provided a thorough analysis of which system would be assigned for new employees.16Recommendation for the system that would be most beneficial to the newly merged organization is clear, specific, and based on scholarly research and industry best practices.32Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.12Total:100

Units are on scene of a 10,000 square foot warehouse under constructio

Units are on scene of a 10,000 square foot warehouse under construction with no interior compartments and a ceiling of 30 feet. In the center of the structure there is a large pile of debris burning. The molecules within and emanating from the debris fire are at a higher temperature than the surrounding air products of combustion rise up following the centerline of the plume. As the fire grows the products of combustion form gas layers across the ceiling. As the gases move across the ceiling away from the centerline of the plume they begin to recirculate. Describe which principle applies to this scenario? Describe why the molecules from the debris are located higher than surrounding air. Is there any hear transfer? Why, why not? In this scenario is the plume considered laminar or turbulent? Why, why not?Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Outsourcing, especially to low labor-cost countries, has grown substan

Outsourcing, especially to low labor-cost countries, has grown substantially. Be sure to address the following in your paper:Analyze the trade-offs between inputs for the productivity improvements.Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of global sourcing versus producing in the U.S.Describe a product or service of a specific low-labor-cost country as an example.Include a recommendation of a low-labor-cost country based on inputs, trade-offs, and going global advantages.Your paper should be in paragraph form (avoid the use of bullet points) and supported with the concepts outlined in your text and additional scholarly sources.Submit your three- to four-page paper (not including the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center and must cite at least three scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.

Assignment 2: Gene TechnologyDue Week 8 and worth 120 pointsGene techn

Assignment 2: Gene TechnologyDue Week 8 and worth 120 pointsGene technology carries with it social and ethical implicationsmany of which engender personal views and discussion.Select one (1) of the following biotechnology topics to write about:Genetically modified crop plantsGenetically modified microorganismsGenetically modified animalsPersonal genomics and / or personalized medicine for humansGene therapyWrite a four to six (4 to 6) page paper on your chosen topic. Organize your paper into sections corresponding to the following requirements:Biological basis. Describe the technology. Discuss what it accomplishes. Elaborate on the scientific principles that make this technology possible. Your goal in this section of the paper is to show the instructor that you understand the underlying science behind the technology. Describe how exactly the technology works. Discuss the biological principles that underlie this technology.Social and ethical implications. Without disclosing your personal view about this technology, provide an analysis of its social and ethical implications. State the ethical concerns apparent in the use of this technology. Discuss the benefits and risks. Your goal in this section is to look at all sides of the issue. In the next section, you will give your opinion.Personal viewpoint. In the previous section, your goal was to be as objective as possible, to look at all sides of the issues. In this section, your goals are to give a personal opinion about the technology and provide a justification of that opinion.Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment, in addition to the course text. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. The body of the paper must have in-text citations that correspond to the references. Integrate all sources into your paper using proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with proper use of in-text citations to credit your sources.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; citations and 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 students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Examine DNA structure, and function, gene expression, and control.Discuss the various applications of genomics and biotechnology.Use technology and information resources to research issues in biology.Write clearly and concisely about biology using proper writing mechanics.

IN statistics ANOVA will tell you there is a difference between the gr

IN statistics ANOVA will tell you there is a difference between the groups but wont tell you which group is different from which. Any suggestions on what you can do if you want to see exactly which group is different from which?

dq 1Resistance to Change (graded)CLASS…here is our case study on cha

dq 1Resistance to Change (graded)CLASS…here is our case study on change for this week. Although a simple example of a change initiative gone wrong, it offers us many lessons to explore the full spectrum of change management issues. Focus all your efforts on this case study this week! I look forward to your comments and analysis in the threads. Note: I will add further topics related to resistance and change as the week unfolds. dq 2Stress Management + Performance Management (graded)Currently, a quarter of all employees view their jobs as the
number one stressor in their lives, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. The World Health Organization describes stress as the
global health epidemic of the 21st century. Many of us now work in constantly
connected, always-on, highly demanding work cultures where stress and the risk
of burnout are widespread.
This is a problem that costs U.S. businesses significant
losses in terms of productivity, increases in worker’s compensation claims,
increased turnover, and increased health-care costs. Workers will experience job stress at some
point in their lives. But what effect does it have on our health? According to
new research, work stress damages our health just as much as exposure to
secondhand cigarette smoke. See
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/299142.php and here.

The effects of stress exist on a bell curve (see Video Here ) that is, some is good, but too
much becomes bad: As the nervous system secretes more and more stress hormones,
performance increases, but up to a point; after that tipping point, performance
begins to suffer as the hormones continue to flow. Because stress is a threat
to productivity and employee well-being, it is important we spend some time on
this topic this week.

Review the chapter reading on stress. Complete the attached
stress self-assessment. Sharing your results with the class is optional.

Let’s begin our discourse on stress management by starting
with Case 5 in our textbook (copy resides in doc sharing).

Mid-Week we shift our focus to performance management in
Chapter 17.