Evidence-based practice (EBP) refers to making decisions about patient care that are based on the best evidence produced by well-designed clinical research. Numerous studies have suggested evidence-based care of patients can reduce patient complications and decrease healthcare costs by as much as 30%. Obstacles to incorporating changes, such as those consistent with EBP, are present…
Write a paper describing how effective performance appraisals can increase employee performance. This paper should include sections on the strategic advantages of performance appraisals, potential forms of bias within the appraisal system, as well as how performance appraisals can contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives. The paper should be 2-3 pages in length. Writing…
In 150-250 words, how has technology fostered new cost-effective virtual methods of training? In your view, how must training programs continue to evolve in order to do more with diminished financial resources? Please cite at least one scholarly reference in addition to the course text to support your response. Respond to at least two of…
Your 1 page paper should include adhere to APA formatting and references/ citations for the article. Croke, E. (2006). Nursing malpractice: determining liability elements for negligent acts. Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting, 17(3), 3. Link: Nursing malpractice: determining liability elements for negligent acts Essay Prompt: Identify primary problems that led to the malpractice suits (Croke,…
How does the current landscape of global HRM impact HR planning? What are the HRM implications of Hofstede’s, Trompenaars’, and the GLOBE models’ cross-cultural dimensions? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Initial post should be 150-250 words in length. Please cite at least one scholarly reference in addition to…
The primary function of human resource management is to increase the effectiveness and contribution of employees in the attainment of organizational goals and objectives. Consider all the areas of HRM that have been discussed in class: · EEO and Affirmative Action, · Human resources planning, recruitment, and selection, · Human resources development, · Compensation and…
Consider an organizational change you may have experienced in your work, church, or school. Using the model assigned to you, discuss the associated steps of your model in regard to your particular change and apply it to your personal example. Include the metaphor associated with your model and explain the meaning of that metaphor.
What can you do to develop your individual power base? This week, you have heard and read about several types and sources of power. For this Assignment, consider your goals and how enhancing your own power may help you to achieve them. To Prepare Reflect on your personal current sense of power within your organization…
In Chapters 3 of your text on table 3.2 there are listed nine models and approaches to organizational change. Consider that you are a large organization and you are preparing to move your business from New Jersey to Arizona in 12 months. Your business has 2500 employees. Some will lose their job, some will retire…
Formulate a PICOT statement using the PICOT format used in the assigned readings. The PICOT statement will provide a framework for your Capstone Project. In a paper of 500-750 words, clearly identify the clinical problem (from your Topic 1 approved Change Proposal) and how it can result in a positive patient outcome. Make…
During our forum in Week 5, we are discussing dreams. The meaning, origin, and analysis of dreams have fascinated psychologists since the inception of the field of psychology. Sigmund Freud, often referred to as the father of psychology, focused a great deal of his theoretical energy on trying to understand and interpret dreams. Contemporary psychologists are…
Instructions: A major skill that is learned in this course is how to critically read and critique nursing research articles. The purpose for critiquing an article is to critically evaluate the research process followed by the author(s) of the assigned article. This is an information-intensive, time-intensive process that is not learned overnight. To demonstrate your…