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Researching Supplies and Products

Research dental supply houses and view the online catalog from four dealers. You can find dental suppliers by initiating a web search. Browse through the websites and compare the available products. Choose five items that are available through all companies (they do not have to be the same brand since most companies have their own branding) and write a brief essay explaining the differences in cost. Which company would you use for ordering if you were the inventory manager in a dental clinic? Would there be a benefit to using more that one company?

Note: This assignment must be completed in one sitting. It is recommended that you type the assignment in another word processing program and then copy the text into the Submission window. You can then edit further in the Submission window if you wish. There are no maximum or minimum words required, nor do you have to use any special format. This assignment is not timed. Once you submit your assignment, your facilitator will be notified and assign your grade. If you have any questions, contact your facilitator.

To submit your work for grading, click New Submission. Under Upload Your Work, drag your file into the window or click in the window to select a file from your computer. Once your file is uploaded, press the Submit button. 

Describe how competencies are used to measure behaviors. Thinking of your own job (or one you desire to have), discuss a competency for that position, and describe some of the indicators used to determine if the competency is present.

Business Case Executive Recommendation:

Below the case, 2 screenshots of the rubric and extra information about the analysis are attached. Please follow the rubric for a Level 4 (4 points) and it will be submitted to Turnitin.

Topic 1:

Discuss the following statement: “Health care costs are out of control in the United States, and increasing conflicts between employers and employees are likely as employers try to reduce their health benefits costs.
 

Topic 2:

 What should be included in disaster planning for a large employer in Annapolis, Maryland, that is concerned about natural disasters such as floods and snowstorms that might shut down the company and parts of the city?
 

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1. More than 200 words for each Topic
2. NO plagiarism
3. Always cite your sources using APA format
4. Always use in-text citations
5. 2 References must.

Write a page answering the questions below.

Sometimes projects fail. Such failure can be contributed to unreasonable time constraints, poorly estimated financial estimates, poorly systematized planning process or organizational goals not understood at lower organizational levels.

As a project manager, what key factors are absolutely vital to prevent such failure?

Discuss the role of the leader and manager in a project environment or project initiative.

Be sure to identify how the duties of project managers reinforce the role of leadership. Use real-life examples.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Question 1: 

Imagine you are head of the HR department and you have been asked to review five applicants for the sales clerk position at your company. During the interview process, you learn the following information about each applicant:

The Applicants

Alice

Alice has 10 years of experience in sales, but can be easily distracted. She will not work on commission and cannot work weekends. She can be a little obstinate, but has an excellent job history. She also requires ADA accommodations, due to an injury sustained during military service.

Mary

Mary has one year’s experience, but is very congenial and loves working with people. Her work schedule is very flexible, but she can become a little stressed at times and has been known for having to quietly leave and regroup for a short time. Mary also considers herself an advocate for human rights, with an emphasis on race relations, and is known to voice her opinions related to racial injustice to others.

James

James has seven years’ experience, a master’s degree in business, aspirations of owning his company in the near future, and is very religious. He is known to make biblical references often, encourages others to attend his church, and has requested 80 hours in advance to attend religious conferences within the next six months.

Sam

Sam has six years’ experience, and is willing to work all shifts. Sam is transgender, prefers gender-neutral pronouns (they/them), and is looking for a new job, due to workplace bullying at a previous place of employment.

Justin

Justin has five years’ experience, is a hard worker, flexible, and has a great job history. Justin is also someone that you met in college, dated briefly, and have not seen in a few years.

Candidate Selection

Decide which candidate would be the right fit for the sales clerk position.

• Describe the thought process that led to your decision and your reasons for not selecting one of the other candidates.
• Justify your choice, including all of the considerations or factors that influenced your selection.

Note: You must complete one original post and one follow-up or reply to a classmate.

Question 2

• Speculate on three reasons why employees leave an organization and three reasons why employees stay.
• Outline a retention strategy that HR could use to reduce the number of employees who leave an organization for the three reasons you identified.
  • Be intentional or specific with your strategy so you can measure the desire outcome. For example, an employee might leave an organization because their manager does not communicate with them about their job performance. Your retention strategy might be to implement a performance measurement process that HR could use to track monthly or quarterly performance conversations between managers and employees as a way to close the communication gap.

Note: You must complete one original post and one follow-up or reply to a classmate.

Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)  

Part A (Chapter 1) 

1. Explain how human resource management and human resource information systems evolve over time. 

2.  Review the types of human resource information systems (HRIS) on pages  11–12 of the textbook, then answer the following questions: Explain  which HRIS types your current or previous employer utilizes. If your  current or previous organization does not utilize a HRIS, which types  would you recommend? How does the utilization of those systems promote  transformational HR activities? 

Part B (Chapter 3) 

3.  Why is feedback from HRIS customers/users important to a HRIS  implementation team? Explain your experiences with HRIS as both an  employee and non-employee. Next, explain how N-tier architecture or  cloud computing has simplified HRIS usage and maintenance? 

NOTE: MORE THAN ONE ANSWER POSTED CHOOSE ANY

Cybersecurity attacks and ransomware can take their toll on any company but those involved in logistics may see a ripple effect across multiple chain partners. Even the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been working with major players to protect the nation’s supply chain.

Module 3: Week 1 Discussion Background Readings

Breaking News – Walmart Canada and DLT Labs™ Launch World’s Largest Full Production Blockchain Solution for Industrial Application (2019)

Going the Distance: Securing Supply Chains from Cyber Attack (2019)

Supply Chain Manager’s Confidence Declines as Cyber Threats and AI Emerge as Key Threats (2019)

Cyber Attacks Top List of Risks Impacting Supply Chain (2019)

2019 Cyber Threatscape Report: Supply Chain (2019)

WEEK 1 DISCUSSION POST

The week’s background addresses cybersecurity in the supply chain. Find at least one other recent resource for support. For your post:

• What precautions need to be taken to enhance supply chain cybersecurity?
• Share at least two technology solutions to mitigate supply chain security.
• Using the resource beyond this week’s readings, provide a real-world example of a company that is addressing cybersecurity (from a supply chain perspective). (The article should be less than two years old.)

“Performance Appraisals and the Law”  Please respond to the following:

• According to the material in Chapter 9, most employee complaints related to performance evaluations are based on alleged violations of employment law. Determine what you think would be a common complaint that could have legal consequences. Propose a strategy that HR could implement to reduce the number of these types of employee complaints.

Question:- 1

  Utilizing Chapter 13, discuss the areas of employee safety that are most important to you. Do you feel the organization has the same concerns as you? Why? 

Imp points:-

1. prepare a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 20 slides not including the cover slide and the reference slide. Every slide needs to include 100 words in the Notes section. 

2.  You must use at least one reference, in addition to your book. You need to use in-text citations. Your in-text citation and your reference (on your reference slide) must be in APA format.  

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Question:2

Prepare a 6 page PowerPoint Presentation on your assigned topic. Prepare a synopsis, telling me the significance of your topic, the ethical dilemma presented, and the different positions (minimum of 2).