In this course, you will be learning about how to research and different research methods.  Applied research is often used to solve a practical business problem. Several Liberty University resources will be helpful in learning how to do research.  PLEASE REVIEW GRADING RUBRIC BEFORE STARTING.

Brainstorm an organizational problem, some ways to research the problem and some ways to research to determine how to solve the problem. Think about what steps would you take to conduct the research? Conceive what tools, techniques, or methods you would use.  As you think of this problem, it is vital to understand the various philosophies and paradigms involved in research as explained in Chapter 2 of the Robson textbook.  For this discussion board, compare and contrast the differences of positivism, post-positivism, constructivism, and pragmatism in the context of the research problem you identified.  Evaluate how each of these views compare to Christians one truth

Instructions
Imagine you are an HR manager working at the Elderly Care Facility, a 100 bed nursing home in Riverside, California. You have been given a task to write a job description for a full-time registered nurse position. Make sure the job description includes well-specified information about job duties and worker requirements of the registered nurse.

Based on the job description, please find information online on the market pay rates and establish competitive pay level for this position in order to attract and retain talented employees. Feel free to use the O*NET website or any other relevant websites. Share your findings as a brief summary within 1-2 paragraphs or a table. Be sure to explain how you arrived at this figure and why do you think it is a competitive pay level. Also, indicate what additional information you would need to be more accurate in your determination of the appropriate pay level.

Your submission should be formatted in current APA style, 

Week 2: Market-Competitive Pay Systems Discussion
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Prompt
Choose one of the four activities used by the HR managers to create market-competitive pay systems outlined in Chapter 7 of the textbook (Martocchio, 2015, p.147). Provide a brief summary of the chosen activity and reflect on at least one challenge that relates to the activity's implementation process, which HR manager may encounter. Support your analysis with one additional article to support your arguments.

Evaluation
The quality of your posting will be assessed, not your viewpoint. Your posting will be assessed based on your understanding, thinking, writing, communication, application, and documentation, using the rubric provided. To view the grading rubric associated with this discussion, click the Options icon (3 dots) in the top right corner of the page, and select Show Rubric.

Engagement
Click on Reply below to post an initial post to the discussion prompt by 11:59

Week 2: Faith Integration Discussion
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Prompt
The pioneer American jazz musician and composer, John Coltrane, wrote of serving others through his work: "During the year 1957, I experienced, by the grace of God, a spiritual awakening which was to lead me to a richer, fuller, more productive life. At that time, in gratitude, I humbly asked to be given the means and privilege to make others happy through music ... to inspire them to realize more and more of their capacities for living meaningful lives. Because there certainly is meaning to life. I feel this has been granted through His grace. ALL PRAISE TO GOD."

Reflect on the following questions: What do the quote from Coltrane and the following verse from Colossians communicate to us in terms of our attitude towards work? As managers and HR professionals, how can we work to God's glory and serve others?

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from

Instructions
Practicum - Organization Diagnosis

Identify a problem, issue, concern or area of weakness at your work or a selected organization that will be suitable for your performance improvement practicum.  The topic should be substantive and allow you to demonstrate your skills in process analysis and performance improvement planning.

First, select an organization, speak to the manager or decision-maker in this organization, explain your performance improvement analysis plan, and obtain approval for you to conduct the analysis in the organization.  We will call this person your "sponsor".

Note: If you choose an organization other than your workplace, it is critical that you ensure that you will be able to access the necessary information.

Then define the scope of your analysis (entire organization, one office, one process, etc.).  Conduct a review of the selected area so that you understand the relevant policies, procedures, and proces

RESEARCH ABSTRACT ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Students will prepare a one-page (250-300 word) abstract that proposes the organization "Amazon". The abstract should identify the organization and a brief background of two to three problems that were recognized. If a student is choosing a personal workplace, names may be disguised if desired. During the course, students will research theories within the readings for application, and may find more organizational issues emerge as the study of these theories continue in the course. You will also need to include at least 3 references and make sure you cite your sources properly using APA 7 format.

Please read over the grading rubric before starting.

Readings: Merida (Entire Book)
                  Organizations & Organizing by Scott (pp 1-34) attached

Note: If I like your work, I will keep you for the entire 8 weeks. Please no plagiarism. Please also include biblica

Instructions
Review Chapter 5: Process Focus in our Managing for Quality and Performance Excellence text.  Study standard process flow symbols and terminology by reviewing the article: Flowchart Symbols and Their Usage (Links: https://creately.com/diagram-type/objects/flowchart)

Complete all the steps below:

Step 1: Complete Problem 7 on page 243. (minimum 1 page)

Review the standard process flow chart symbols and terminology.
When making the flowchart of the process for the supply chain for bananas (7a), be sure to use Start, End, Process Step and Decision symbols, as a minimum.
Dont forget to do parts 7b and 7c.
Step 2: Complete Problem 5 on page 243. (minimum 1 page)

Review the discussion of Process Design on pages 213-221 of the text (focusing on flowcharts in Figures 5.2 and 5.3).
Draw a flowchart for the process of taking your car for service at an automobile dealership using standard process flow symbols.
Be sure to identify pot

Prompt
Turn to Chapter 10 of your Managing for Quality and Performance Excellence text and review the Baldrige National Quality Award information (pages 519-536).  Prepare an essay of 300-500 words responding to the following:

First, look through the list of past Baldrige Award recipients in Table 10.1 on pages 521-523.  Pick one.  You may wish to select a company from an area (i.e. small business, health care, education, not-for-profit, etc.) of interest to you.
Then review the Baldrige Award criteria and categories on pages 524-530.
Do some research on the quality philosophy, quality management approach and results for one of the company you selected.  Identify key points about quality in one of the categories seven categories (pages 525-526) that seem outstanding to you.
Share your findings and observations in your Discussion Forum post.
Engagement
Click on Reply below to post your initial thread to this discussion by Thursday 11:59PM of

Instructions
As a prelude to the Faith Integration activities, write a one-page essay on your own religious beliefs and faith.  There is no right or wrong answer; just be truthful to yourself about your beliefs and the role they play in your life, especially in ethical decision-making. No one will read this portion of the paper except the instructor.

Evaluation
Credit for this Faith Integration Reflection is provided on a credit/no-credit basis.

Submission
To submit your assignment, select Submit Assignment, follow prompts to upload your work, add any comments for your instructor in the comments box (optional), and then click Submit Assignment.

"A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." - Antoine de Saint Exupry

Recall from previously reading Chapter 5 in Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide, that a reader-friendly document is one that effectively blends text and visuals. You've already applied basic design principles to a slideshow presentation. Now, you will apply these same principles to a persuasive marketing campaign using effective visual communication.

Instructions

For the past year, you've been working to launch your start-up company. Now is the time for you to share your new business with prospective clients and customers using a persuasive marketing campaign.

Your start-up company can be anything you want it to be! Your company should offer a product, process, or service. For example, you might decide to create an app for a new game, an online athletic shoe store, or a language tutoring ser