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  • Project One

    Competencies

    In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies:

    • Use common practices to recruit diverse talent
    • Recommend policies and practices to promote employee retention and motivation

    Scenario

    You are an HR specialist for a company that manufactures shoes. Recently, you noticed the turnover has increased, specifically with newly hired production associates working less than 60 days. You designed an exit survey for those who recently resigned and have received 100 responses so far.

    • Based on this feedback, you are asked to recommend changes to the recruiting and selection process.
    • You are also asked to ensure the organization is attracting talent from a diverse pool of candidates.

    The Production Associate position has not historically attracted talent from various diverse backgrounds.

    • Production associates can be trained on the equipment if they have not operated the machines before.
    • Associates use measuring tools but are not writing extensively or performing complex mathematical calculations.
    • Although the role requires long periods of standing, some roles are performed seated. Employees usually rotate through these stations for four hours at a time.
    • The company prides itself on crafting very light shoes; as such, the typical lifting weight is 25 pounds at the most.
    • Production associates receive training to advance to the Production Associate II position or into lead roles.

    Consider this information in conjunction with the desire to attract a more diverse talent pool and the exit survey results when making edits to the job description.

    The job description and job advertisement (job posting) need to address both the turnover concerns and the attraction of diverse talent. Once you attract talent, the team will need some guidance on interviewing for selection of talent.

    Furthermore, to provide a great employee experience, you will need to develop onboarding and orientation guidance that will help the department managers retain and motivate the newly hired talent.

    Directions

    For this project, you will be using Milestone One data and information and building upon it to develop a recruitment and retention package for a management tool. Based on feedback from your instructor, update the work you submitted for Milestone One to incorporate into this project. Add your Milestone One updated information to the following:

    For talent assessment, develop (A) two interview questions that will be included in the screening process to help ensure a strong match, and, for each, (B) explain how each question will determine whether a candidate is a match. Finally, draft a memo to the department manager, including reasons for turnover issues and new steps of the onboarding and orientation process, who will implement the recommended steps, an explanation for changes, and the turnover challenges being addressed.

    Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

    1. Turnover Analysis
    2. Analyze exit interview data to determine turnover reasons.
    3. Create a graph to show aspects of the selection and onboarding process that may be causing turnover.
    4. Job Description
    5. Edit a job description to attract matched talent.
    6. Address turnover reasons and strategies to attract diverse talent.
    7. Job Advertisement (Posting)
    8. Develop a job advertisement (posting) to attract diverse talent and address the attributes of the role.
    9. Explain how your advertisement (posting) will attract a diverse talent pool through its use of language and description of the position.
    10. Interview Questions
    11. Develop at least two interview questions for selecting talent for this role, providing specific examples to support why these will be effective in determining if the candidate is a match.
    12. Memo
    13. Describe aspects of the selection and onboarding process that may be causing the turnover, referencing the graph you created.
    14. Create new steps of the onboarding and orientation process to reduce turnover, providing specific examples to support your claims.
    15. Identify the responsible party for each step (for example, Human Resources or manager).
    16. Describe how new steps in onboarding and orientation processes promote retention.
    17. Describe how new steps in onboarding and orientation processes promote motivation.

    What to Submit

    To complete this entire recruitment and retention package document, review the following checklist to make sure you included all required elements:

    • Turnover graph
    • Edited job description
    • Job advertisement (posting) with justification
    • At least two interview questions
    • Memo that includes:
    • Turnover issues
    • New processes
    • Delegation of new processes
    • How new steps can support retention and motivation

    Recruitment and Retention Package

    Submit this assignment as a Word document, 3 to 5 pages in length (not including the title page). Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on formatting; you can access Shapiro Library resources through the Academic Support area of the course.

    Reading: https://ehsleaders.org/2014/07/safety-onboarding-a-crucial-part-of-an-employees-first-few-days/

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): HRM 300 Milestone One Job Description Template.docx

    Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.

  • Case study 2

    Case: Why Isnt Anyone Saying Yes? A Global B2B Decision Gone Sideways Background OptiFlow is a U.S.-based B2B company that provides an AI-powered energy efficiency management software for manufacturing firms. In the U.S. market, the solution has demonstrated strong performance, delivering an average of 1520% energy cost savings for mid-sized manufacturers. Encouraged by its domestic success, OptiFlow decided to expand globally, selecting Germany and South Korea as its first international target markets. The firm adopted a largely standardized global strategy, offering the same product, pricing logic, and performance-focused sales message used in the U.S. Despite strong interest, positive pilot test results, and favorable reactions during sales meetings, OptiFlow has struggled to convert interest into signed contracts. After more than a year, very few full-scale agreements have been finalized. Organizational Buying Context OptiFlows sales team identified the following buying center structure among potential clients: Users: Plant and operations managers who value efficiency improvements Influencers: IT departments and external consultants Gatekeepers: Procurement teams that favor established vendors Decision Makers: Senior executives who are highly risk-averse Buyers: Centralized purchasing units Although individual managers often express enthusiasm for the solution, decision-making stalls at higher organizational levels. Executives repeatedly raise concerns about responsibility, risk exposure, and the consequences of system failure. Assignment Task You have been hired as a marketing strategy consultant for OptiFlow. Write a case memo (approximately 1.52 pages, double-spaced) that addresses the following question: Why are organizational buyers hesitant to move forward with OptiFlows solution despite strong performance data and expressed interest? In your analysis, address the following five points: 1.Decision Maker Analysis Who is actually making the decision in this case? How do different members of the buying center perceive risk differently? 2.Application of Consumer Behavior Concepts Although this is a B2B purchasing decision, the decision makers are still individuals operating under uncertainty. Using concepts from consumer behavior, explain which risks are amplified in the minds of decision makers, and why? 3.Organizational Buying Considerations How do buying situations (e.g., new buy vs. modified rebuy) and organizational responsibility affect the outcome? 4.Global and Cultural Considerations How might cultural differences influence uncertainty, trust, and technology adoption in global markets? (You may use Hofstedes cultural dimensions.) Is OptiFlows standardized strategy appropriate in this context? 5.Recommendation What should OptiFlow change in its communication, pricing structure, or market approach to move buyers from interest to commitment?

  • Policy Question

    This is only one page for the overall topic, The class is criminal profiling so something that has to do with that.

    INFORMATION: Review and choose a subject of interest from the text and/or assigned articles for a 10-12 page research paper. The paper is due on/by Sunday of week 7. In your response to the discussion board Research Paper Topic, post the intended the subject you wish to research and why it is of special interest to you. I will approve, comment, or disapprove. Please wait for approval before you begin your research. This should be completed by the end of Week 2.

    I want you to discuss a selected topic on criminal profiling. Support your opinion on/of this topic by demonstrating examples of that influence. Your opinion does not determine your grade. Your grade is determined by how well you support your argument utilizing the materials discussed in this course and research and reference material you locate. What I do not want is a regurgitation of the course materials. Expand on the materials, do not repeat them. Document your facts utilizing standard APA style. This paper is to be submitted to me as indicated on the Course Schedule and Grading Policy Summary Table. The paper is to be in APA format and the body of the paper is to be between 10 and 12 pages. The body of the paper does not include the title page, table of contents, appendix or references. This is to be of high quality, free of spelling and grammatical errors, and of original work. Plagiarism will be dealt with harshly. You are to title your paper by your last name. For example, my paper would be called russo.docx with .docx being the MS Word file extension. You are to submit your paper by uploading it to your student folder in the course site prior to the due date.

    Requirements: 1 page

  • SOAP note

    Submit a problem-focused SOAP note for grading. You must use an actual patient from your clinical practicum who presents with one or more chief complaints. Use the format below for your SOAP note. Use the current APA format to style your paper and cite your sources. Review the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded. Problem-focused SOAP Note Format Demographic Data Age, and gender (must be HIPAA compliant) Subjective Chief Complaint (CC): A short statement about why they are there History of Present Illness (HPI): Write your HPI in paragraph form. Start with the age, gender, and why they are there (example: 23-year-old female here for…). Elaborate using the acronym OLDCART: Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating/Alleviating Factors, Relieving Factors, Treatment Past Med. Hx (PMH): Medical or surgical problems, hospitalizations, medications, allergies, immunizations, and preventative health maintenance Family Hx: any history of CA, DM, HTN, MI, CVA? Social Hx: Including nutrition, exercise, substance use, sexual hx, occupation, school, etc. Review of Systems (ROS) as appropriate: Include health maintenance (e.g., eye, dental, pap, vaccines, colonoscopy) Objective Vital Signs Physical findings listed by body systems, not paragraph form- Highlight abnormal findings Assessment (the diagnosis) At least Two (2) differential diagnoses (if applicable) with rationale and pertinent positives and negatives for each Final diagnosis with rationale, pertinent positives and negatives, and pathophysiological explanation Plan Dx Plan (lab, x-ray) Tx Plan (meds): including medication(s) prescribed (if any), dosage, frequency, duration, and refill(s) (if any) Pt. Education, including specific medication teaching points Referral/Follow-up Health maintenance: including when screenings eye, dental, pap, vaccines, immunizations, etc. are next due Reference Compare care given to the patient with the National Standards of Care/National Guidelines. Cite accordingly.

  • Assignment 5: Time Series Data Forecasting

    This week is dedicated to Time-Series Forecasting techniques. Start in the Lessons section of the classroom by completing the reading and viewing assignments. Don’t even think about trying to complete this homework assignment without understanding the concepts involved in Forecasting Time-Series data. Once you have the concepts down in chapter 5, and have completed the Discussion forum, you are ready to start this assignment. Download the Excel Template attached to this assignment onto your computer, open it up, and read through the “Red Snapper Scenario” at the top of the page. All of this week’s assignments focuses on historical Red Snapper Catches for 2015 through 2018 (by Quarter) off the coast of Louisiana. The last four rows of the table are empty as 2019 is what you are going to forecast using the historical data for 2015 through 2018. As you scroll down through the Spreadsheet, you will notice in the far left column, there are five tasks for you to complete this week. Every one of these tasks is mirrored in the three YouTube videos below. Although this project is about Red Snapper Catches (your faithful designer’s favorite fish to catch and eat out of the southern bays of Louisiana) and the videos forecast Car sales, the process for forecasting the future year (in our case 2019) is identical. You will want to watch these videos as you complete each of the five tasks. Where you want to transition from video 1 to video 2 and from video 2 to video 3 is very easy to see. One easy way to get started is to have a video open on one side of your screen and the excel template on the other. Time Series Forecasting Resources: Excel – Time Series Forecasting – Part 1 of 3 (18:06 Minutes) Excel – Time Series Forecasting – Part 2 of 3 (15:00 minutes) Excel – Time Series Forecasting – Part 3 of 3 (17:02 minutes) Instructions: Download the template attached below for this assignment onto your computer. Label this file as: JJohnston_Assignment_5 It’s important that you complete the reading assignments first before you tackle this assignment. There are several “Tasks” in the workbook; scroll down and make sure you have completed all five of the tasks in this assignment before pushing the send button. When you first open the Template, you may say “OMG, what have I gotten myself into?” Rightfully so, this is a big project, and, like eating an 18-inch pizza, it’s best done one bite at a time. So, look over the tasks and then access the first video and get going. It’s probably a good idea to watch the first video all the way through to get a feel for where you are going before starting on the first task. If you get lost and can’t quite figure out how to proceed, message your instructor, we are always glad to help. This week’s assignment is best completed while watching the videos above in order. It is recommended that you have the video open on one side (1/2) of your screen and the homework template on the second half of the screen. That way, you can watch the video and complete the assignment synchronously. Make sense? You must use formulas or Excel functions to calculate every answer. No credit will be given if a number is simply inserted (or plugged).

  • Mentorship Report (APA)

    Mentorship report written in APA 7th edition format.

    Requirements: 2-3 pages

  • Please give clear description and answer all the questions.

    Requirements: 1 day

  • Formal Paper

    In an APA 7th edition formatted paper, you will:

    • Define your problem/issue and provide references to further support that this issue is a public health problem being addressed. topic: Effects of Food Additives on American Adult Health Leading to Chronic Health Issues
    • Identify a current healthcare initiative that now addresses the problem.
    • Describe this initiative and identify at least three (3) interventions that are being used as part of the initiative to help mitigate the problem.
    • Provide references to support your findings.
    • Identify how the initiative and interventions intersect with the OSU Wellness Model (See Table 1 & 2 in the appendix) and the Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Competency Domains (table 4).
    • Three (3) recent (within the past 5 years), peer reviewed journal articles as references supporting your position are required.
    • Your paper will need to be between 2-4 pages of content in addition to the cover page and reference page(s).

  • INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

    What is Industrial Design?

    In clear, straightforward terms:

    Industrial design (ID) is the creative process of designing products that are mass-produced for everyday use. It focuses on balancing a products functionality, aesthetics, usability, and manufacturability to meet user needs while also considering business goals and environmental impact. Simply put, its about making things that work well, look good, and are easy to produce and usefrom smartphones and furniture to cars and kitchen appliances.

    In more complex, detailed terms:

    Industrial design is a multidisciplinary field that integrates principles of engineering, ergonomics, psychology, aesthetics, materials science, and business strategy to develop tangible (and increasingly digital-physical hybrid) products intended for large-scale manufacturing and distribution. Unlike pure engineering, which prioritizes technical performance, or fine art, which emphasizes individual expression, industrial design operates at the intersection of human-centeredness, technical feasibility, and commercial viability.

    It encompasses a structured workflow: starting with user research (to identify unmet needs, pain points, and behavioral patterns), followed by conceptualization (via sketching, 3D modeling, and prototyping), iterative testing and refinement (to optimize form, fit, and function), and collaboration with engineers, manufacturers, and marketers to ensure the final product can be produced efficiently, meets safety standards, resonates with target audiences, and aligns with brand identity. Additionally, modern industrial design increasingly addresses sustainabilityincorporating circular economy principles, eco-friendly materials, and energy-efficient design to minimize environmental footprints throughout a products lifecycle. It also extends beyond physical objects to include user interfaces, service design elements, and the overall experience of interacting with a product or system.

    Key Differences Between Industrial Design and Graphic Design

    Core Focus

    – Industrial Design (ID): Centers on physical or hybrid products/systems that people interact with tangibly. It shapes form, function, usability, and manufacturabilitythink the curve of a laptop chassis, the grip of a toothbrush, or the layout of a public transit station.

    – Graphic Design: Concentrates on visual communication through 2D (or digital) media. It creates meaning and engagement via typography, imagery, color, and layoutexamples include logos, packaging graphics, websites, and advertising campaigns.

    Scope of Work

    – ID: Involves user research, ergonomic testing, material selection, 3D modeling, prototyping, and collaboration with engineers and manufacturers. It addresses long-term lifecycle considerations like durability and recyclability.

    – Graphic Design: Includes concept development, visual branding, typography design, image editing, and ensuring consistency across communication channels. It focuses on immediate visual impact and message clarity.

    Skills & Tools

    – ID: Requires knowledge of materials science, mechanical principles, CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino), and prototyping tools. Skills in user-centered design and manufacturing processes are critical.

    – Graphic Design: Relies on expertise in visual composition, color theory, and software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Figma. Brand strategy and copywriting alignment are often key.

    Sustainable Innovation in Industrial Design

    Core Concept

    This approach integrates environmental responsibility into every stage of product development, moving beyond “less harmful” designs to create solutions that support circular economies, reduce resource depletion, and minimize waste throughout a products lifecycle.

    Key Strategies & Examples

    – Circular Design Principles: Instead of the traditional “take-make-dispose” model, designers create products for reuse, repair, remanufacturing, or recycling. For instance, modular smartphones (like Fairphone) let users replace individual components (batteries, cameras) rather than buying a new device.

    – Eco-Friendly Materials: Using renewable, recycled, or biodegradable materialssuch as furniture made from mushroom mycelium or packaging from seaweed-based composites, which decompose naturally.

    – Energy & Resource Efficiency: Optimizing design to reduce material use (e.g., lightweighting car parts to improve fuel efficiency) or lower energy consumption during use (like LED lighting integrated into home appliances).

    – End-of-Life Planning: Designing products so materials can be easily separated and recycledfor example, clothing made from single-type fibers that avoid blending materials hard to process.

    – Digital Integration: Using smart tech to extend product lifelike connected appliances that send maintenance alerts or adjust performance to save energy.

    Drivers of Change

    Growing consumer demand for sustainable products, stricter environmental regulations (e.g., EUs Circular Economy Action Plan), and recognition that design choices have long-term global impacts.

    Specific Sustainable Industrial Design Examples

    1. Patagonia Worn Wear Program & Product Design

    The outdoor brand designs clothing with durable materials (like recycled polyester from plastic bottles) and builds in features for easy repair. Their Worn Wear initiative encourages customers to trade in or repair items, while some products are made to be disassembled and recycled at the end of life.

    2. IKEA LVSS Chair

    Made entirely from recycled plastic (including ocean-bound plastic collected from coastal areas), this chair is designed for easy assembly without extra hardware and can be fully recycled when no longer needed. IKEA also offers take-back programs for old furniture to reuse materials.

    3. Tesla Model 3 (Sustainability Focus)

    Beyond electric powertrains, the car uses vegan leather alternatives, recycled aluminum in its body (reducing weight and energy use), and its battery is designed for long life with potential reuse in energy storage systems after vehicle retirement.

    How AI Enhances Sustainable Industrial Design

    1. Material Optimization

    AI algorithms analyze thousands of material combinations to find eco-friendly options that meet performance requirements. For example, AI can identify recycled materials that match the strength of virgin plastics while reducing carbon footprint.

    2. Lifecycle Analysis (LCA)

    AI speeds up complex LCA calculations, helping designers predict a products environmental impact across every stagefrom raw material extraction to disposal. This lets them make adjustments early in the design process.

    3. Circular Design Planning

    AI models simulate how products will perform in reuse, repair, or recycling scenarios. They can suggest modular designs or material pairings that make disassembly easier, or predict which components are most likely to fail so designers can improve durability.

    4. Supply Chain Sustainability

    AI tracks supply chain data to identify low-impact sourcing options, reduce transportation emissions, and ensure materials come from responsible suppliers.

    AI-Driven Design Tools for Sustainable Industrial Design

    1. Autodesk Fusion 360 with AI Enhancements

    This CAD tool uses AI to optimize part geometryreducing material usage while maintaining structural integrity (a process called generative design). For example, it can create lightweight brackets that use 30-50% less material than traditionally designed ones, cutting both cost and environmental impact. It also includes built-in LCA features to track material and energy footprints.

    2. SolidWorks Sustainability Xpress + AI

    Combines standard sustainability analysis with AI that suggests alternative eco-friendly materials and design tweaks. It can predict how changes like switching to recycled aluminum or adjusting component shape will affect carbon emissions and recyclability.

    3. Nexa3D AI-Based Material Matching

    Focused on 3D printing, this tool uses AI to match sustainable materials (like recycled resins) to specific product requirements, ensuring print quality and performance while minimizing waste from trial-and-error testing.

    Sustainable Electronics: Key Innovations & Examples

    – Fairphone 5

    The latest modular smartphone lets users replace every major component (battery, screen, camera, motherboard) with simple toolsno specialized training needed. It uses conflict-free minerals, recycled plastics in its casing, and is designed to receive software updates for at least 8 years, extending its lifespan far beyond typical smartphones.

    – Framework Laptop

    Built with a modular design where every part (including ports and keyboard) can be swapped or upgraded. The chassis is made from recycled aluminum, and Framework offers take-back programs to recycle old components into new parts. Users can even customize ports (USB-C, HDMI, etc.) based on their needs, reducing the need for separate adapters.

    – Sony LinkBuds S

    These wireless earbuds use recycled plastics in their housing and come with a charging case made from plant-based materials. Theyre also designed for easy disassembly, with Sony providing repair guides and replacement parts to extend their use.

    Requirements:

  • System unit, input devices, output devices in personal compu…

    ITC 2301 PERSONEL COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS This assignment will give you an opportunity to learn more about the system unit, input devices, and output devices. You will also demonstrate your ability to use some advanced Microsoft Word features. This assignment will measure your mastery of ULOs 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, and 3.2. Your assignment will have four parts. Before working on this assignment, you will need to complete the Unit III Activity: Word Advanced Features. Part 1: Introduction Begin your assignment with an introduction that identifies what a computer, storage, and networking are. Introduce internal, input, and output devices of a computer. Your introduction should provide an overview of these three types of devices. Part 2: The System Unit Research one internal device inside your desktop or laptop computer (i.e., power supply, RAM, CPU, hard drive, cooling fans, motherboard, etc.). Then, insert a picture or something relative to the internal device you chose using the Insert then Online Pictures feature. Center the image on the page and provide a title. Adjust the image size as needed. Next, create a table with a title (the title should name the internal device) and the following four column headings: Name of Internal Device, Description, Manufacturer, Cost. In the table, list at least three manufacturers that sell the internal device, and complete the table with the information you gathered for each heading. Part 3: Input and Output Choose and research one input device (i.e., fitness tracker, touchscreen, keyboard, scanner, etc.) and one output device (i.e., 3D printer, multifunction printer, OLED monitor, video card, etc.). For each, insert a picture or something relative to the input and output devices you chose using Insert then Online Pictures feature. Center the images on the page and provide a title for each. Adjust the image size as needed. Create another table with a title (the title should name the input device) and five column headings: Name of Device, Description, Input or Output, Manufacturer, Cost. In the table, list at least three manufacturers that sell the input device and three manufacturers that sell the output device, and complete the table with the information you gathered under each heading. Part 4: Summary Include a summary paragraph that reflects on the significance of internal, input, and output devices in the realm of computing. Your assignment should be at least two pages in length, not counting the required references page. Include at least two sources to support your assignment. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used.