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Chapter 16- Employment Law https://2012books.lardbucket.org/books/business-and-the-legal-environment/s19-employment-law.html

Share your thoughts in 150 to 200 words.
Your post should address the following question:
As a manager, how would you maintain consistent standards, while also accommodating religious differences?

Write a paper explaining how you would go about resolving the issue using one of the problem-solving strategies and guidance provided from the class materials.

Write an essay on the what vitality of vitamins/functions can even pick top 3 to talk about, intro with thesis 3 sentences for the body of the essay , 3 or more paragraphs for the body, and a conclusion paragraph.

Explain how greater representation of women as candidates in American politics address those gaps? Do they widen and fuel or overlap or collapse more gaps? Why? Defend your answer with course material and/or research. [You are arguing, with documented support, gaps do not exist and gender representation does or doesn’t have a part to play in that. Or, you are arguing, with documented support, gaps exist and gender representation either widens or closes gaps.]

What are some of the strengths of the U.S Constitution that has allowed it to survive the test of time?

For this project, you are going to identify and interview an nonprofit leader to learn about the role of organizational culture in their work.
First, you will identify an organization/leader you are interested in learning from. I am happy to help you find organizations and leaders if you need support.
Second, you will develop a list of strong interview questions to learn information about the content areas below:
1. What tools do they use to build and sustain culture?
2. How do they codify culture in their day to day operations? Where do you see it?
3. What role does culture plan in their management of their staff/volunteers/board – the human capital in their organization?
We will discuss this project and strong question ideas in our Zoom sessions in week 2. Then, you will conduct your interview (via phone or Zoom is fine). Then, you will turn in a synopsis of what you learned from this interview process in week 4 (by Thursday) as a mid-term project. I do not want a transcription of the interview or a blow-by-blow repetition of their answers. I want you to take what you heard and synthesize into learnings that you will carry with you. I want to know who you interviewed, why you chose this leader/organization, and what you learned from your conversation with them. Feel free to highlight things you heard that work well but also listen for the “real life” challenges, and outline opportunities for growth.

Auditors use electronic software programs such as ACL (Galvanize – https://www.wegalvanize.com). Familiarize yourself with this program and address the following.

Describe the purpose of the audit software and describe its capabilities.
Provide at least two examples of how companies have used the software as it relates to audit capacity.
Discuss the benefits of using the software.
Discuss disadvantages from using the software if any.
Discuss in detail how the company ExxonMobil would use the software.

Overview
The United Nations (UN) has hired you as a consultant, and your task is to assess the impact that global warming is expected to have on population growth and the ability of societies in the developing world to ensure the adequate security of their food supplies.
Case Assessment
As the world’s population nears 10 billion by 2050, the effects of global warming are stripping some natural resources from the environment. As they diminish in number, developing countries will face mounting obstacles to improving the livelihoods of their citizens and stabilizing their access to enough food. The reason these governments are struggling even now is that our climate influences their economic health and the consequent diminishing living standards of their peoples. Climate changes are responsible for the current loss of biodiversity as well as the physical access to some critical farming regions. As such, these changes in global weather patterns diminish agricultural output and the distribution of food to local and international markets. These difficulties will become even more significant for these countries as the Earth’s climate changes for the worse. Temperatures are already increasing incrementally, and polar ice caps are melting, so the salient question is: what does this suggest for developing societies?
The issue before the developing world is not its lack of food, but rather how to gain access to food. Simply put, changes in our climate are affecting the global food chain, and hence, the living standards of entire populations. Added to this is the fact that food is not getting to where it is needed in time to prevent hunger or starvation. In many developing countries, shortages are due to governments’ control over distribution networks rather than an insufficient supply of food itself. In effect, these governments are weaponizing food by favoring certain ethnic or religious groups over others. When added to dramatic climate changes that we are experiencing even now, the future for billions of poor people looks increasingly dim.
You are to write a minimum of a 5 page persuasive paper for the UN that addresses the following questions about the relationship between atmospheric weather patterns and food security in the developing world:
Climate change and global warming are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same phenomenon. What are the differences between the two concepts and what leads to the confusion between them?
In 1900, the average global temperature was about 13.7° Celsius (56.7° Fahrenheit) (Osborn, 2021), but as of 2020, the temperature has risen another 1.2°C to 14.9°C (58.9°F). According to the Earth and climate science community, if the Earth’s surface temperature rises another 2°C (3.6°F), we will suffer catastrophic weather patterns that, among other things, will raise sea levels, cause widespread droughts and wildfires, result in plant, insect, and animal extinctions, and reduce agricultural productivity throughout the world (Mastroianni, 2015 and Lindsey & Dahlman, 2020). How much credibility do you place in these projections? Why?
There is no question that the Earth’s food sources are threatened by changes in its weather patterns, but what specific challenges does climate change pose to the food security of people in the developing world?
There is currently a debate among some multinational lending agencies like the International Monetary Fund, UNICEF, and AID over the financial support for food security has been misused by recipient government officials. On the other hand, U.S. authorities insist that misuse of its assistance is not occurring because it has strict monitoring oversight in place. What is your position on this matter? Is there evidence that financial assistance to developing governments is being widely misused by government officials?
Guidelines
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). For assistance and information, please refer to the SWS link in the left-hand menu of your course and check with your professor for any additional instructions.
In order to earn full credit, your paper must be divided into at least four full pages of content (one page to address each of the four questions above), and include at least a one-half page introduction and a one-half page conclusion – making a minimum total of five full pages of text.
You must use at least seven credible sources (excluding Wikipedia, dictionaries, and encyclopedias) that are appropriate for the subjects under discussion.
You must use only double-spacing and not place extra spacing between paragraphs or section headings.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:
Evaluate the impacts that climate changes are having on the growth of global populations and the security of their food sources.
References
Liz Osborn. 2021. History of Changes in the Earth’s Temperature. https://www.currentresults.com/Environment-Facts/changes-in-earth-temperature.php
Brian Mastroianni. 2015. Why 2 degrees are so important. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paris-un-climate-talks-why-2-degrees-are-so-important
Rebecca Lindsey and LuAnn Dahlman. 2020. Climate change global temperature. https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-global-temperature

This is going to be a research proposal for my Bachelor Thesis.

The topic I want to research about is the development of interior lighting design around the last 150 – 200 years. I want to confront the different epochs with each other and especially
focus on what kind of interior architecture changes have been made
regarding the development of lighting fixures. Starting artifical light sources like candles, gaslamps, fireplaces etc… I want to finalize my bachelor thesis with the current status and developments of light. As a result i want to implement as an example the newest revolution ”biolumenescent plant light” and how the optimal apartment would look like. Therefore there is a need to research what importance biophilic design plays in the development and needs of bioluminescent plants.

https://news.mit.edu/2021/glowing-plants-nanoparticles-0917

My goal for my bachelor thesis is too have the most important epoches analyzed regarding their lighting fixures and interioir architecture. So that I can rebuilt with the reserch content 3D interior spaces of the different eppoches and being able to easily put them next to each other to see the differences or similarities.

Research methods:
1. Questioniares for my personal enviroment
2. Interview of famous lighting architects like carla wilkins
3. Contact to MIT to get more information about the future of bioluminescent plant light
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This is a response to my one of my peer’s discussion post. Please read original discussion post and peer’s discussion response post instructions, as well as my original discussion post and ‘s original discussion post for perspective. Additionally, please use references, other references and attachments to support response.

Peer’s Discussion Post Response Instructions:
Identify the peer’s position and identify whether the ideas would work. Why or why not?
Antonio’s discussion Post:
How is WBS different from a project network? How are the two tools related? If creating a project network is quicker and it clearly displays all the elements of a project, then why do you need to create a WBS?
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a chart that can broadly break down a project into a hierarchical deliverables oriented project (Oran, C. & Bottorff, C., 2021). By establishing a WBS, work packages can be created and deployed. The subsequent work packages are then used to create activities reflected in the project network (Larson & Gray, 2021). The project network thusly is dependent on the WBS. Although it might appear that a project network could encompass everything a WBS could, it is still important to create a WBS as it is possible for a project network activity to encompass more than one work package. Larson et al (2021), explain that “…different groups (people) are used to define work packages and activities and… the WBS is poorly constructed and not deliverable/output oriented. Integration of the WBS and project network is crucial to effective project management.”

Briefly describe a business scenario for an ongoing project (this can be your project, a project you worked on, or a project you read about). Identify how slack was used by the project manager. Was this an appropriate use of the technique, or did the project manager err in this particular application? What can you learn from the scenario presented in applying slack to a business?

With little experience in official project management, I’ve been involved in the planning and approval process of an upcoming construction project. With this project the scope has been broad so far with a very high overview of the specifications requests by the public, department of education, as well as the overseeing approval board. The official usage of slack is to determine how long an activity can be delayed before it impacts another activity. This stage of calculation has not been reached yet, however a similar metric has been utilized in regard to meeting out education specifications of the state. In the Ed Spec, it has a minimum and maximum square footage per child. We have since had to explore the arithmetic of how big of a space we want/need for the required activities and compare that to the requirements imposed by the Ed Spec.

Consider that there is a failure along the project’s critical path from the scenario you described. Briefly explain what options the project manager had to make to bring the project back into the allowable schedule. Did the project manager take the appropriate actions? How much time was lost because of the failure and how much time was made up with the correct decisions? From the above example, what should be the lessons learned about managing a project?
To continue from the previous section, I could perhaps propose a hypothetical slack scenario for this particular project. There are needs of the students and communities to have certain milestones met in order to begin others. One such event would be to have the foundation for the building poured and set before they can start erecting the walls. In this instance it would be prudent for the project manager would likely opt for the forward pass. Now, in this hypothetical scenario, it was found that the foundation was not poured or set correctly and requires removal and re-pour to meet safety standards. There are not many options for the Project Manager to get the project back on schedule, with the exception of becoming intimately familiar with the ES, LS, EF, and LF factors for planning, scheduling and controlling the phases of the project to allow for tighter recovery.

Finally, consider the ethical considerations of building slack into a project. Is this an acceptable business practice? Provide support for your choice. Should a project manager explicitly disclose the use of slack when building or sharing a project schedule?
The most immediate ethical concern surrounding the building of slack into a project is in the event of a Project Manager using it to increase the cost of a project to their benefit. An example being a contractor telling their client the project will take longer, thus cost more.
With that unethical example out of the way, I think it is important that a project manager be realistic in the scheduling and recognizes that delays are a common part of life and should expect to build some delay into the project.

Original Discussion Post instructions:
In regards to a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
How is WBS different from a project network?
How are the two tools related?
If creating a project network is quicker and it clearly displays all the elements of a project, then why do you need to create a WBS?
Briefly describe a business scenario for an ongoing project (this can be your project, a project you worked on, or a project you read about).
Identify how slack was used by the project manager.
Was this an appropriate use of the technique, or did the project manager err in this particular application?
What can you learn from the scenario presented in applying slack to a business project?
Consider that there is a failure along the project’s critical path from the scenario you described.
Briefly explain what options the project manager had to make to bring the project back into the allowable schedule.
Did the project manager take the appropriate actions?
How much time was lost because of the failure and how much time was made up with the correct decisions?
From the above example, what should be the lessons learned about managing a project?
Finally, consider the ethical considerations of building slack into a project.
Is this an acceptable business practice? Provide support for your choice.
Should a project manager explicitly disclose the use of slack when building or sharing a project schedule?

Textbook:
Larson, E. W., & Gray, C. F. (2021). Project management: The managerial process (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Chapter 4: Defining the Proje
Chapter 5: Estimating Project Times and Costs
Chapter 6: Developing a Project Schedule: Sections: Developing a Project Network
Chapter 7: Appendix 7.1: PERT and PERT Simulation (Found after the blue pages and end of chapter content in Chapter 7 and before the beginning of Chapter 8)
Chapter 8: Appendix 8.1: The Critical-Chain Approach
Articles from the Excelsior College Library (ECL): Articles are attached in pdf format.
Confirming that the critical path is valid (Links to an external site.). (2015). GAO Reports, 75-89. Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=111931569&site=eds-live&scope=site
Kenichiro, S., & Katsuhiro, N. (2014). Project management and critical path analysis: A cellular automaton model (Links to an external site.). Journal of Cellular Automata, 9(2/3), 257-270. Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=98321907&site=eds-live&scope=site
Şandru, M., & Olaru, M. (2013). Critical path method applied to the multi project management environment (Links to an external site.). Proceedings of The European Conference On Management, Leadership &Governance, 440-448. Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=91955975&site=eds-live&scope=site

My Original Discussion Post:

Difference between a Project Network and Work Breakdown Structure
Work Breakdown Structure or WBS differs from a corporate project network. WBS is the main map of organizational projects that enables managers to identify necessary elements and control team members (Larson & Gray, 2021). Contrastingly, the project network uses WBS database for setting the timeline and planning based on available resources.

Relationship between the Two Tools
Project network relates with WBS, whereby their integration supports each other in project management. Team members in a WBS play crucial roles in developing project network activities. Project managers use the network to schedule and identify variables, which cannot be performed through a WBS.

The Need for a WBS
Project managers need to formulate a WBS despite project networks presenting required elements and being faster. WBS establishes a connection between networking items using the hierarchical framework (Larson & Gray, 2021). The created relationship facilitates assessment of all elements, leading to project performance.

Description of a Business Scenario
My business scenario involves a project which was launched by a relative of mine for a courier services enterprise. The objective of the project was to provide transportation within the state for veterans. The project lasted for two years and was a great success. The company targeted business persons and home-based customers.

How Project Managers Use Slack
The project manager used slack to research the next phase. The project manager collected data concerning materials essential for establishing the business. Realism probabilities of completion were also detected during slack time.

Whether the Use Was Appropriate
The technique was used appropriately as it led to a successful transition into project stages. Slack provides an opportunity for utilizing unexploited resources and planning for the following process (Shimura & Nishinari, 2014). There was no error because the manager gathered information on how project materials could be used.

What can be learned
The scenario helps in learning that finishing a project phase earlier than the set timeline greatly enhances you ability to forecasted the business. Team members can discuss the continuity of a project and develop better strategies. As I noted, positive slack helps in assessing network schedules and elements.

Options available to the Project Manager
The project experienced a failure in its critical path, which led to a necessity for the manager to create options. The primary option was a forward pass to enable the manager to get back into the initial timeline. A forward pass is made by adding excess stage duration to an activity’s start time (Şandru & Olaru, 2013). Negative lags had to be eliminated within the project process.

Whether the Project Manager took Appropriate Actions
The manager took appropriate actions to ensure that all activities were executed within the allowed schedule. The critical path was examined to ascertain whether or not the tasks would fail. Management of the project shifted towards focusing on critical necessities.

Time Lost
The total amount of time lost due to the error in the project’s path was four weeks. The failure required the project manager to generate an alternative timeline of four weeks.

Lessons learned about Project Management
The example creates significant lessons concerning project management, whereby the scheduling process should consider possible failures. Critical paths are subject to early completions, delays, and out-of-network occurrences (GAO, 2015). Project managers have to understand and portray skillful scheduling techniques.

Ethical Slack Considerations
From personal perspective, slack building is deemed appropriate for a project when necessary. Organizations support ethical activities that create a win and reliability of the means used (Larson & Gray, 2021). Slack time has positive impacts, including dependability and evaluation of the project. Building slack is then acceptable if it benefits the project. (Daniels, 2021). states, when there is a situation where a task demands time more than the estimated time, then the project manager creates slack time to keep the project on time. On the other hand, if project manager are using slack to prolong projects in order to increase fees and other monetary gains, I think at the that point it becomes unethical and does not benefit the overall project.

Whether a Project Manager Should Disclose Slack Usage
Project managers should not disclose the presence of slack time when providing schedules and timelines. Informing team members about slack may lead to unsatisfactory results, because employees can be challenged in keeping track of all activities. Workers may, as a result focus on slack rather than the project, which is detrimental.

References
GAO. (2015). Confirming that the critical path is valid. GAO Reports, 75-89.
Larson, E. W., & Gray, C. F. (2021). Project management: The managerial process (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Richard Daniels (2021). How to Calculate Slack Time? Slack Time Formula Explained with
Example. https://www.businessstudynotes.com/finance/project-management/slack-time-formula- (Links to an external site.)calculation/
Şandru, M., & Olaru, M. (2013). Critical path method applied to the multi project management environment. Proceedings of the European Conference on Management, Leadership &Governance, 440-448.
Shimura, K., & Nishinari, K. (2014). Project Management and Critical Path Analysis: A Cellular Automaton Model. Journal of Cellular Automata, 9.

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