Read Chapter 4 in Interpersonal Communication by Kory Floyd.

Read Chapter 4 in Interpersonal Communication by Kory Floyd.

Discussion

This week we are talking about and learning about perception and how it influences our communication.

Read Chapter 4 in Interpersonal Communication by Kory Floyd.

Discussion questions for the week:

Watch this video and respond to a question below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=59&v=F-TyPfYMDK8&feature=emb_logo (Links to an external site.)

 

  • After watching the video above, how do you think the idea that the photographers were given shaped their pictures? What are the differences between the photographs?
  • What inaccurate perceptions do people often have of you? Why are people prone to making these perceptual mistakes? What perceptual mistakes concerning other people do you find yourself making?
  • Read “Prejudiced thoughts run through all our minds — the key is what we do with them” and reflect on your bias. How can we do to improve our perceptions? How can we make our bias less limited?

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As the Human Resources Manager at XYZ Industries, Inc., it is your pleasure to announce the addition of annual performance-based bonuses for mid-level managers and above. These bonuses will require annual performance reviews to discern the amount of the

As the Human Resources Manager at XYZ Industries, Inc., it is your pleasure to announce the addition of annual performance-based bonuses for mid-level managers and above. These bonuses will require annual performance reviews to discern the amount of the

Memo 1: Positive Message

Assignment: As the Human Resources Manager at XYZ Industries, Inc., it is your pleasure to announce the addition of annual performance-based bonuses for mid-level managers and above. These bonuses will require annual performance reviews to discern the amount of the bonus. Draft a memo explaining this scenario to this specific group of employees.

The format of your memo tells your employees a lot about your sensitivity and professionalism. Since you do not want to upset any employees unnecessarily, you should also be conscious of your wording when explaining culturally-sensitive subjects. Pay particular attention to your memo’s margins, line spacing, font type and size, and placement of memo parts such as the addressees, subject line, and body.

Address the memo to all mid-level managers and above at your company.

Recommended Organization

Header: Begin your memo with the four standard memo heads (Date, To, From, Subject).

Body/Discussion: In the first paragraph of the body, start off with the good news. Memos do not begin with greetings or salutations. Explain what factors could have contributed to this new development (i.e. increased sales, raising stock price, etc.) and why the decision was made to reward employees with the surplus funds.

The second paragraph is where you explain the new process that the employees can expect. Outline the way that reviews will be handled, and by whom. Feel free to be creative (yet somewhat realistic) when outlining how the performance scores will translate into bonuses (i.e. tier system, seniority, contribution value).

In the third paragraph, be sure to validate any anticipated concerns employees may have about this adjustment. Explain the greater benefit in the long-term this decision provides and conclude your memo by indicating how the reader may contact you if he/she has any questions. In general, this section should be “short & sweet,” making sure that the employees know what is expected of them

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What is the human development index?

What is the human development index?

Ecology Discussion

McKee et al (2003), Jha and Bawa (2006) – Questions for Discussion

  1. What is the human development index? What factors does it consider? (1pt)
  2. What are biological hotspots? Why are they important to consider for biodiversity? (1pt)
  3. In the context of these papers, define “exogenous factors”. Give two examples of exogenous factors mentioned in the papers. (1pt)
  4. McKee et al 2003, Figure 1: What two variables are being compared in this graph? Why is the trend between the two variables important to know? (2pts)
  5. McKee et al 2003, Figure 2: In your own words, describe what this graph is showing. Approximately how many countries are expected to have a net recovery of species by 2050? (2pts)
  6. Jha and Bawa 2006, Figure 1: For the countries described in the graph, what is the relationship between HDI and deforestation rate in the 1980s? How does that change by the 1990s? Hint: Table 2 contains the correlation coefficient and p-value for these graphs. (2pts)
  7. Based on the results of these studies, why is it important to conduct ecology studies over several years and across several countries? Inversely, what benefits are there to short-term studies and studies conducted at the local/regional level? (3pts)
  8. Both papers focused on terrestrial ecosystems and species. How might freshwater and marine ecosystems be affected differently by local increases in human population density? (3pts)
  9. Do you believe that there should be restrictions on developing nations for the sake of preserving biodiversity? What measures could developed countries take to help? (3pts)
  10. Write out the citations for both articles using Ecology formatting. (2pts)

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Details provided below

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Regardless of political affiliation, individuals often grow concerned when considering perceived competing interests of government and their impact on topics of interest to them. The realm of healthcare is no different. Some people feel that local, state, and federal policies and legislation can be either helped or hindered by interests other than the benefit to society.

Consider for example that the number one job of a legislator is to be reelected. Cost can be measured in votes as well as dollars. Thus, it is important to consider the legislator’s perspective on either promoting or not promoting a certain initiative in the political landscape.

To Prepare:

By Day 3 of Week 3

Post an explanation for how you think the cost-benefit analysis in terms of legislators being reelected affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA. Then, explain how analyses of the voters views may affect decisions by legislative leaders in recommending or positioning national policies (e.g., Congress’ decisions impacting Medicare or Medicaid). Remember, the number one job of a legislator is to be re-elected. Please check your discussion grading rubric to ensure your responses meet the criteria.

–> APA format, please refer to Rubric

–> Please three current resource and use some resource provided.

https://www.congress.gov

http://www.senate.gov/senators/leadership.htm

https://www.house.gov

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Educational Psychology the topic of research is Poverty and Education

Educational Psychology the topic of research is Poverty and Education

research on Psychology

Hello

I have article research on Educational Psychology the topic of research is Poverty and Education

The article research should have

1) Example (journal article)

Hypericum Depression Trial Study Group. (2002). Effect of Hypericum perforatum (St John’s Wort) in major depressive disorder: A randomized controlled trial. JAMA, 287, 1807-1814.

Or Example (electronic journal)

Kortepeter, M. G., & Parker, G. W. (1999). Potential biological weapons threats. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 5(4). Retrieved January 20, 2014, from http://www.cdc.gov/ ncidod/EID/vol5no4/kortepeter.htm

2) Summary:

Briefly summarize the most important points of the article. Organize your thoughts carefully since you need to express yourself concisely. This section should be NO more than one-third of the total length of the reaction.

3) Personal Reaction:

What is your personal reaction to the issue or topic presented? Tell what you thought about what you read. Be specific about what you liked or didn’t like, and why. This section should be no more than a third of the total paper.

4) Connection to the Classroom:

Describe how the article connects to what you are learning in this class and reading in the text. If you can, identify specific ideas you could apply in a classroom; tell what they are and why you think you will use them. This section should be no more than a third of the whole response

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