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S&C Week 1 Discussion 1

Life stressors as common as work pressure or as obscure as being zapped with electricity while running in a maze, all activate the stress response. With such varying sources from which stressors emerge, stress is a holistic phenomenon with emotional, biological, cognitive, and coping aspects.

Research into the stress response touches a variety of scientific disciplines. Theorists from the fields of physiology, endocrinology, psychiatry, psychology, and sociology have made major contributions to understanding the biological response evoked by stress. Their theories that describe stress all tie together, building on each other’s constructs to better explain stressors, stress, and the stress response. The first paradigm by physiologist Walter Cannon and endocrinologist Hans Selye considered stress a stimulus. Stress happened to the individual. However, stressors can be internally generated with worry or fear. Revealing the impact of stress as detrimental to physical well-being, the Life Stressor Assessment developed by psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe identifies stressful life events that may predict stress reactions. Also, recent work by sociologist Aaron Antonovsky and psychologist Richard Lazarus describes stress more as a process. In viewing the “Stress Response” handout, notice that there are continuous interactions between the person and the environment, influencing the impact of the stressor through cognitive, emotional, and behavioral pathways. Traditionally, stress has been viewed as an adaptive function with a set of physiological responses to a stressor. Present thinking supports a more holistic understanding. As a result, perspectives have changed to include cognitive, environmental, and social elements in a more holistic understanding of the stress response.

For this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources, including the “Defining the Stress Response Across Multiple Scientific Disciplines” handout. Then take the Holmes and Rahe stress assessment. Finally, consider any insights you had or conclusions you drew after completing the Holmes and Rahe self-evaluation.

With these thoughts in mind: 

Post by Day 3 your definition of stress. Then explain why your perceptions of stressors might be relevant to Richard Lazarus’s appraisal model. Finally, explain any insights you had or conclusions you drew after completing the Holmes and Rahe self-evaluation. Be specific.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

    Method of Diagnosis

    Organization: Amazon

    For the first paragraph of your post, summarize some of the key information about your organization and the change you are discussing. This section should be no more than 5–6 sentences and should be just enough to remind your readers of your scenario.

    For the second paragraph(s) of your post, select any two of the following bullet points to address. Attempt to select different bullet points or combinations of bullet points than your classmates.

    • Did the organization use a problem-oriented or a  development-oriented diagnosis for this project? What evidence do you have      to support your conclusion?

    • Was the organization’s readiness for change assessed? If so, how? If not, what were the implications of ignoring that step?

    • What was the organizational issue that was the target for change? Was the change implemented at the appropriate organizational level? If so, how? If not, what were the implications for the success of the change?

    • Did the change process include a mechanism to gather feedback about how well the change was working? If so, what was that feedback? If not, what were the implications for failing to gather feedback?

    The final paragraph (three or four sentences) of your initial post should summarize the one or two key points that you are making in your initial response.

    Provide a substantive (500- 1,000-word) initial discussion posting addressing each of the components in the discussion question. Justify your answers with research, examples, and reasoning. 

    Due by 8/25/24 

    Requirements

    1. Make certain to include in text citations from your course  text in addition to your outside leadership resources within your main  post. This adds credibility to your argument. [Textbook]: Anderson, D. (2019). Organization development: The process of leading organizational change (5th ed.). Sage. ISBN: 9781544333021 

    2. No plagiarism will be tolerated. Must be in 7th Edition APA format with cited sources within the last 5 years.

    3. No AI support, score must be 0% and less than < 10% score on Turnitin

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      Read the case study DMV a case study in modernization.  In a single Word document, minimum of 7 full pages (excluding cover page and citation), APA format,  answer the following questions.  Using the week's reading materials and video to guide your responses.  Use the questions as section headings.  

      1.    Identify the most important facts surrounding the case.

      2.    Identify the key issue or issues.

      3.    Specify alternative courses of action.

      4.    Evaluate each course of action.

      5.    Recommend the best course of action.

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        Final Project – Strategic Assessment Project (PowerPoint presentation plus References page)

        Introduction: Managers who want to improve the effectiveness of the future outcomes of their organization employ strategic planning. In a 20-25-slide PowerPoint presentation, present a strategic plan for your organization, accompanied by a References-only page as a Word.doc that contains the minimum 10 sources used in the development of the presentation. Your presentation may be a re-developed plan based on the plan your organization already uses. If you are in the military, you may elect to choose a company where you previously worked or select a company. In any case, you will need to begin by providing a brief history of the company, and then delve into the process detailed more fully below. Accompany your writing with a minimum five  scholarly journal articles that support the assertions made in your strategic plan. You will also need to use at least five  other sources—books, magazines, websites, and even interviews—to augment your data support for the presentation.

        Your strategic plan should address [Suggested number of PPT slides in brackets]:

        The Name of the Company/Firm [1 PPT slide]

        Brief History of the Company (or Organization), its Mission and Vision [2-3 PPT slides]

        Organizational Analysis [5-6 PPT slides] : This section will present your identification of the firm's strengths and weaknesses, which emanate from your value chain and functional analyses. There is a maximum of five strengths and five weaknesses and your presentation of them should be prioritized. Exhibits are effective tools to provide strong support for each strength and weakness. Please be as specific as possible and quantify your analysis where appropriate. This section will provide the first part of the foundation for your identification of strategic issues and related recommendations through your analysis of the organization's core competencies, competitive advantages and organizational weaknesses.

        Environmental Analysis [5-6 PPT slides]: This section will present your identification of the major external threats and opportunities currently facing the organization. These will be generated from your analysis of the industry and general environmental factors in light of the organization's strengths and weaknesses. A maximum of five threats and five opportunities should be identified and should be presented in a prioritized order. Use power point exhibits to support your analysis, be specific and quantify your analysis where possible. This section will provide the second part of the foundation for your identification of a strategic issue and the formulation of related recommendations through your analysis of driving forces, key success factors and industry attractiveness.

        Strategic Issues And Recommendations [6-7 PPT slides]: Identify (with support) the most important strategic issue facing your organization. It is extremely important that you clearly integrate the strategic issue with your analysis to the organization's SWOT. There may be interrelationships between particular weaknesses and threats or missed opportunities, which should be recognized. It may be possible that 2 different weaknesses, 1 threat and 1 opportunity could be combined, due to their relatedness, to form one strategic issue. Similarly, your recommendations should attempt to capitalize and build upon strengths, competitive advantages and opportunities that you identified. The point is to clearly ground your issue and recommendations with the internal and external analyses so that the presentation is clear.

        Conclusion/Summary [1-2 PPT slides]

        PowerPoint Suggestions:

        · The slides need to be detailed, ready for presentation, and professional in appearance. View the example in the attachment provided (below). Note how the citations are placed directly on the slides. Be sure to provide a separate references page that links to the citations on the PowerPoint. An example of how a references page should look is  not provided, since you already should be able to construct that document as you would any other references page in APA.

        · The scholarship required for this project must be cited on the slides, i.e., 10 overall sources minimum, as specified in the  Introduction above.

        · Always present in "third person"

        Other Important Details:

        · BE CAREFUL REGARDING ORIGINALITY. There will be some details that may be unavoidably worded in a way that creates TurnItIn problems. Therefore, paraphrase, paraphrase, paraphrase. Only 20% unoriginality is allowed.

        MN664

        his week’s reflective journal assignment will allow you to investigate areas for clinical preparation in psychiatric mental health. The reflective journal should abide by APA writing standards, include a minimum of one reference in APA format, and be a minimum of 250 words.

        Review the Mnemonics in Psychiatric Mental Health Care article:

        Write a brief summary of how you will utilize these menuemonic tools in practice. Are there any others you have used in your nursing career in the past that you still recall? What other tips are helpful to you in clinical practice to retain information?

        Tip: Choose one to memorize and implement it into practice each week for the remainder of the term. Create a memory notecard with the mnemonic information on one side and the NAME on the other to help you recall them.

        Example: DIGFAST; Distractibility, Indiscretions, Grandiosity, Flight of Ideas, Activity Increase, Sleep deficits, Talkative

        To view the Grading Rubric for this assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Resources.

        Submit your assignment to the unit Dropbox before midnight on the last day of the unit.

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          Briefly describe how the principle of selection applies to the development of operant behavior.

          APA Style

          Check for plagiarism and AI

          Rubric attached

          Discussion Post Rubric 20 Possible Points

          Category 4 Points 2 Points 0 Points

          Length of Post – Enough content to convey a scholarly message

          The author’s post consisted of 150 – 200 words (Not counting reference citations)

          The author’s post consisted of 100-149 words (Not counting reference citations)

          The author’s post consisted of 100 words or less (Not counting reference citations)

          Grammar, Usage, Spelling – The author proofread using software for obvious errors in grammar, usage, and spelling

          The author’s post contained less than 2 grammar, usage, or spelling errors.

          The author’s post contained 3-4 grammar, usage, or spelling errors.

          The author’s post contained more than 5 grammar, usage, or spelling errors and proofreading was not apparent.

          Referencing and Utilizing Outside Sources – The author referenced all assigned readings and (1) unique reference

          The author posted a unique reference from a peer-reviewed document AND all the assigned readings.

          The author was missing a unique reference from a peer-reviewed document or did not cite all the assigned readings.

          The author neither used a unique reference from a peer-reviewed document and/or did not cite all the assigned readings.

          Promotes Discussion – The author produces content beyond a summary and applies it to a logical argument.

          The author’s post clearly responds to the assignment prompt, develops ideas cogently, organizes them logically, and supports them through empirical writing. The author’s post also raises questions or stimulates discussion.

          The author’s post responds to the assignment prompt but relies heavily on definitional explanations and does not create and develop original ideas and support them logically. The author’s post may stimulate some discussion.

          The author’s post does not correspond with the assignment prompt, mainly discusses personal opinions, irrelevant information, or information is presented with limited logic and lack of development and organization of ideas Does not support any claims made.

          Demonstrates Application – The author is able to apply content to an example or real world application

          The author’s post clearly demonstrates application and relationship to the week’s assigned reading/topic.

          The author’s post refers to the assigned topic/reading tangentially but does not demonstrate application.

          The author’s post does not demonstrate application of the week’s assigned topic/reading.

          Be advised, there are also response costs associated with specific behaviors:

          ● A response cost of 3 points will be administered for not responding to a peer’s post ● A response cost of 3 points will be administered for late submissions (up to 2 days) ● Discussion posts that are more than two days late will not be accepted unless excused by the

          instructor

          Mini soap notes 2

          Total of 7 mini soap notes: A case study will NOT be provided; cases will be hypothetical and needs to be realistic

          Example of SAOP note:

          Chief Complaint:” Follow-up after change in medications”

          S- Presents for 4-week medication management follow up. Last seen 7/31, at which time we increased sertraline to 150 mg and continued quetiapine 50 mg HS PRN and propranolol 20 mg BID PRN. Reviewed interim history. He has been taking his medication on a regular basis and denies side effects. Anxiety and depression have improved with the increase of sertraline. PHQ-9 is 5, GAD-7 is 7 today. Also indicates improved energy and decreased anhedonia. Reports average of 8 hours of restful, restorative sleep each night with quetiapine. Propranolol remains effective for social anxiety, which he takes prior to hosting Zoom presentations at work. He is somewhat anxious about returning to work in-person, as he has been working remotely from home since the pandemic began. Endorses suicidal ideation that is fleeting and passive with no plan, drive, or intent. He has no history of self-harm and this appears to be at baseline for him. He describes having adequate support, and continues to see his long-term therapist bi-weekly. Reviewed crisis plan. Appetite is stable. No new medical concerns.

          O- Vitals: BP 137/69 HR 76 RR 18 Temp 97.9

          A- Major Depressive Disorder, recurrent, moderate (F33.1); Social Phobia, generalized (F40.11); Insomnia due to other mental disorder (F51.05)

          P- Start Vitamin D3 50,000 IU weekly for Vitamin D deficiency. Continue sertraline 150mg daily for mood and anxiety, quetiapine 50mg HS PRN for insomnia, and propranolol 20mg BID PRN for social anxiety.  Continue outpatient therapy as scheduled. Return to care in 8-12 weeks or sooner as needed. 

            Psychiatric Screening tools

            Describe the use of a specific screening tool (4-5pg)

            Discuss what diagnosis you are using the tool for, how to score the tool and support use of the tool with evidence and rationale. Next develop a treatment plan for the patient based on your findings in the diagnostic test and interpretation.

            Sections should include:

            • Introduction to diagnostic tool
            • Discussion of Tool: why it is used, how, and for what diagnosis
            • Discussion of Interpretation of Scoring for the Tool
            • Treatment Plan for patients with positive results from the tool, include, non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches, patient      education, additional testing required, and follow-up as needed.
            • Conclusion

            Write a 4-5 page paper describing use of a specific screening tool.

            Discuss what diagnosis you are using the tool for, how to score the tool and support use of the tool with evidence and rationale. Next develop a treatment plan for the patient based on your findings in the diagnostic test and interpretation.

            Sections should include:

            · Introduction to diagnostic tool

            · Discussion of Tool: why it is used, how, and for what diagnosis

            · Discussion of Interpretation of Scoring for the Tool

            · Treatment Plan for patients with positive results from the tool, include, non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches, patient education, additional testing required, and follow-up as needed.

            · Conclusion

            Your writing Assignment should:

            · follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);

            · be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;

            · be a minimum of 4 pages in length, not including cover or reference page;

            · display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and;

            · use APA formatting and citation style.

            PLEASE SEE GRADING RUBRIC BELOW:

            Grading Rubric:

            Assignment Criteria

            Level III

            Level II

            Level I

            Not Present

            Criteria 1

            Level III Max

            Points: 15

            Level II Max

            Points: 13

            Level I Max

            Points: 9

            Not Present

            0 Points

            Content of Paper

            1. Demonstrates a well-articulated understanding of the subject matter in a clear, complex, and informative manner

            1. Develops content and theories are well

            1. Links content to the paper requirements and practical experience

            1. Includes relevant material that fulfills all objectives of the paper

            1. Uses scholarly resources that were not provided in the course materials

            1. Completes all instruction requirements

            1. Demonstrates an understanding of the subject matter

            1. Explains and applies knowledge of evidence-based practice, ethics, theory, and/or role

            1. Uses a variety of scholarly resources from the course material and some that were not provided in the course materials

            1. Includes relevant material that fulfills all objectives of the paper.

            1. Completes all instruction requirements

            1. Demonstrates a moderate understanding of the subject matter

            1. Summarizes content with minimal application to evidence-based practice, theory, or role-development

            1. Presents content but is missing depth and or development

            1. Uses only scholarly resources that were provided in the course materials Completes most instruction requirements

            1. Does not meet the criteria

            Criteria 2

            Level III Max

            Points: 15

            Level II Max

            Points: 13

            Level I Max

            Points: 9

            Not Present

            0 Points

            Analysis and Synthesis of Paper Content and Meaning

            1. Provides critical analysis in an accurate, clear, concise, and complete presentation of the required content

            1. Synthesizes information from scholarly resources

            1. Provides new information or insight related to the context of the assignment with both supportive and alternative information or viewpoints

            1. Completes all instruction requirements

            1. Provides evidence of further synthesis of course content via scholarly resources

            1. Synthesizes information to help fulfill paper requirements

            1. Supports content with at least one viewpoint.

            1. Completes all instruction requirements

            1. Lacks clarification or new information

            1. Supports content with scholarly reference without adding any new information or insight

            1. Provides content that may be confusing or unclear, and the summary may be incomplete

            1. Completes most instruction requirements

            1. Does not meet the criteria

            Criteria 3

            Level III Max

            Points: 10

            Level II Max

            Points: 8

            Level I Max

            Points: 6

            Not Present

            0 Points

            Application of Knowledge

            1. Offers a multidisciplinary approach via scholarly resources

            1. Applies practice that is accurate and plausible

            1. Supports practice with additional scholarly resources

            1. Answers all questions posed within the assignment in a well-developed manner with citations for validation

            1. Completes all instruction requirements

            1. Presents a summary of the paper’s content, findings, and knowledge gained

            1. Indicates how the information will be used within their professional practice

            1. Completes all instruction requirements

            1. Lacks objective criteria

            1. Applies superficial bridge between the assignment and the broader course content

            1. Indicates how they will apply this new knowledge to their clinical practice in a vague manner

            1. Completes most instruction requirements

            1. Does not meet the criteria

            Criteria 4

            Level III Max

            Points: 5

            Level II Max

            Points: 4

            Level I Max

            Points: 3

            Not Present

            0 Points

            Organization

            1. Provides well-organized content with a clear and complex purpose statement and content argument

            1. Provides concise writing with a logical flow of ideas

            1. Provides organized content with an informative purpose statement and supportive content and summary statement

            1. Provides argument content with minimal issues in content flow

            1. Provides poor organization, and flow of ideas distract from content

            1. Provides a purpose statement

            1. Provides narrative that is difficult to follow and frequently causes reader to reread work

            1. Does not meet the criteria

            Criteria 5

            Level III Max

            Points: 5

            Level II Max

            Points: 4

            Level I Max

            Points: 3

            Not Present

            0 Points

            College-level academic writing

            1. Includes no more than three grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors that do not interfere with the readability

            1. Meets the assignment length requirements

            1. Includes no more than four grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors that do not interfere with the readability

            1. Meets the length requirements

            1. Includes five or more grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors makes understanding parts of assignment difficult, but does not interfere with readability

            1. Meets the length requirements

            1. Does not meet the criteria

            Maximum Total Points

            50

            42

            30

            0

            Minimum Total Points

            43 points minimum

            31 points minimum

            1 point minimum

            0

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