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According to the Department of Health and Human Services (2002), the nation\’s capacity to respond to bioterrorism depends largely on the ability of clinicians and public health officials to detect, manage, and effectively communicate in advance of and during a bioterrorism event.Prepare a narrated presentation, using PowerPoint or other similar software, detailing a bioterrorism-related issue, analyzing the threat(s) that the bioterrorism-related issue poses. In preparation for your presentation, research and review at least one (1) healthcare facility’s preparedness plan. Prepare a twenty (20) slide presentation in which you:Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Please write ONE paragraph per part with a minimum of 125 words for each part of the discussion by responding to the following,  Your discussion must have one paragraph with a minimum of 125 words for each part of the discussion. Discussion question(s) should present well-reasoned and thoughtful analyses. Each student will also need to respond to a classmates Original Discussion Thread. The response needs to have a minimum of 50 Words and add to the discussion topic. Don’t simply say “I agree with so-and-so” or “ Mona Lisa is cool” and expect that to suffice.  I look for well-reasoned and thoughtful comments; I will not penalize you for opinions with which I disagree.  You are not limited to one post and are encouraged to be actively involved in the discussion.

This is called an “A-Team.” Describe your ideal “A-Team” and explain why you believe they are essential to project success.

Use the Internet or Strayer databases to research one (1) publicly traded company and review its last annual report. Use an investor’s view to perform financial analysis and discuss various non-financial factors impacting investment decision.Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

Write a comprehensive medical report on a disease we have studied up to this point. (tumor,cancer,Hypertension,Anemia, Be sure to include all relevant medical history, testing/diagnostics, treatment options and recommended plan of action. Paper should be APA format and 4-6 pages submitted to the dropbox. 

a 1,250- to 1,500-word paper on the innovation planning and design process. Include the following in your paper: your paper consistent with APA guidelines and incorporate at least four scholarly references in addition to your texts. Original Work no Plagarism

TOPIC: Diagnosing Change

Using the organization that your professor has preapproved, synthesize the organizations readiness for change. Evaluate whether or not to implement your new program, policy, practice, or procedure. Use a tablet, smartphone, laptop, desktop, or traditional video recorder to record a maximum of a five to seven (5-7) minute dynamic video on the topics detailed below. Alternatively, you may submit a (3-5) three to five page paper instead of the video submission.

Note: If you are using a tablet or smartphone, you will need to email the video file to yourself, then save it to a computer in order to upload to Blackboard. You may want to upload your video to a file sharing service, such as Dropbox, if your email will not let you send a large video file. Dropbox is accessible from all smartphones and tablets from the Dropbox app.
Once you are ready to upload your video to Blackboard, click here to view the \”Student Video Assignment Submission\” video tutorial in the \”Creating a Presentation for Your Course\” playlist.
Please use the following naming convention in the popup window for your video once it is finished uploading:
Title: Your First Name, Your Last Name Managing Organizational Change
Tags: HRM560, Organizational Change
Description: First Name, Last Name HRM560 Assignment 2 (Date Uploaded ex. 11-14-2014)
Prepare and present a video that is a maximum of five to seven (5-7) minutes OR write a (3-5) three to five page paper in which you:
1.Describe the company in terms of industry, size, number of employees, and history.
2.Analyze in detail the current HR practice, policy, process, or procedure that you believe should be changed.
3.Formulate three (3) valid reasons for the proposed change based on current change management theories.
4.Appraise the diagnostic tools that you can use to determine an organizations readiness for change. Propose two (2) diagnostic tools which you can utilize to determine if the organization is ready for change. Defend why you believe the diagnostic tools selected are the best choice for diagnosing change in the organization.
5.Using one (1) of the diagnostic tools you selected, assess the organizations readiness for change.
a.Provide results of the diagnostic analysis
b.Explain the results
6.Interpret whether or not the organization is ready for change. Substantiate your conclusion by referencing current change management theories.
Note: If you choose to submit a video presentation, please also submit a one (1) page summary of your presentation.
If you choose the written paper, your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Evaluate an organizations readiness for change.
Analyze diagnostic models relevant to various aspects of the change management process.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in managing organizational change.
Write clearly and concisely about managing organizational change using proper writing mechanics.

Have you ever worked on a team that struggled to complete a project? In your first MBA course, you learned about the \”big five\” personality traits that can potentially lead to conflicts in the workplace; but differences in creative thinking styles can also keep a team from functioning effectively. The major thinking styles you will learn about this week can provide insight into the reasons why conflicts can arise among individuals and teams trying to innovate.For example, perhaps you have worked on a team with someone who you thought asked too many questions or focused on what appeared to you to be insignificant details. As a leader, you need to learn how to accommodate a diversity of creative thinking styles in effective ways.For this Discussion, you will consider your own creative thinking styles and how they differ from others in your current (or a past) workplace environment. Consider how different creative thinking styles can potentially create conflict among teams. You can review the five personality traits that were covered in a previous course by referring to the Digman article in the Optional Resources this week. by , a cohesive analysis using the scenario presented in this week\’s media piece, , in which a team is unable to make progress on a project. In your post, incorporate the following:To complete your Discussion, click on  on the course navigation menu, and select \”Week 2 Forum\” to begin.