Discussion 6 (Week 7)44 unread replies.44 replies.Instructions:Indicate in the subject of your post which option (Option A or Option B) to which you are responding. Responding to one of the options is required for discussion credit. Only respond to one of the options. You are then welcome and encouraged respond to others’ posts for the same or other option. Please use the numbering scheme provided in your responses to clearly indicate to which question you are responding.Answer each question and question component thoroughly, demonstrating critical thinking, using complete sentences, and proper grammar to receive full credit. You may use no more than one direct quote. Refer to the syllabus for further detail.All information needed to respond comes from your text book readings and, in some circumstances, information provided in the Discussion assignment. Unless otherwise noted, do not consult outside resources to shape your answers. Answer questions using only the material you read in the chapter and your personal knowledge/experience/opinions. I want to know your thoughts and ideas. Evidence of the use of outside sources in your original post will result in a zero on the assignment. If, after posting your discussion, you would like to investigate a topic further using an outside source and share that information (with appropriate citations and references provided using APA formatting) as a reply post, that is also welcome and encouraged.An explanation of how discussions are graded is provided at the bottom of this page.Option A:Reflect on the reading about power. Researchers argue that one of the reasons some people have power over others is that individuals are so quick to conform. Several classic studies, including the Asch Studies, help to illustrate this idea. Watch the following video about the Asch Studies, and think about the “real-life” implications. Then watch the next video which is a more modern conformity experiment, and think about the “real-life” implications of this experiment.Asch Studies:Link (Links to an external site.)Conformity experiment:Link (Links to an external site.)After watching the videos, answer the below questions:From your perspective, taken together, what are some “real-life” implications of these studies? Explain and discuss. [up to 25 points possible]In your opinion, how might conformity play a role in the workplace? Explain and discuss. [up to 25 points possible]In your opinion, how can an awareness of this information help you in the workplace? Explain and discuss. [up to 25 points possible]One could argue that these are just silly experiments taking place in a somewhat controlled setting but that such conformity would not take place in the real world. In your opinion, do you agree or disagree? Why? Explain and discuss. [up to 25 points possible]Option B: After reading Chapter 15, read the Point/Counterpoint “The End of Management” on p. 517 of your text book, and answer the following questions:From your perspective, with what particular points do you agree? Explain and discuss. [up to 25 points possible]From your perspective, with what particular points do you disagree? Explain and discuss. [up to 25 points possible]In your opinion, do you think the trend toward flatter, more organic organizations will continue? Explain and discuss. [up to 25 points possible]In your opinion, how do you think the field of management will evolve over the next 10 years? Explain and discuss. [up to 25 points possible]Grade DeterminationStarting score: The starting point value associated with each question component is provided in brackets after the question component. Grading anchors for each question component are as follows:full credit (100%): Very thorough, in-depth discussion reflecting strong critical thinking (requires at least several sentences); answers the question askedpartial credit (90%): Thorough, in-depth discussion reflecting strong critical thinking (requires at least several sentences); answers the question askedpartial credit (80%): Somewhat thorough, in-depth discussion reflecting moderate critical thinking (requires at least several sentences); answers the question askedpartial credit (70%): Minimally thorough discussion; answers question but reflects little critical thinking; answers the question askedpartial credit (60%): Surface-level discussion; no depth to response/discussion reflecting very little critical thinking; answers the question askedno credit (0%): Does not answer the question askedDeductions from starting score:Evidence of plagiarism: automatic zeroUse of outside sources: automatic zeroNot writing in complete sentences: 10-point deduction per occurrenceGrammatical/typographical errors:0-2: no deduction3-5: 10-point deductionmore than 6: 30-point deduction

Topic Choices – pick one (1) topic by number to explain. Try to avoid picking a topic already discussed. It may help to state your selection early and then come back to add in your contribution. Explain the followingfood insecurityvery low food insecurityfood desertsmalnutrition overnutritionundernutritionWhat role do each of the following agencies have in regulating food labeling and safety?USDAFDAEPAIdentify the 6 classes of nutrients. Identify which ones aremacronutrientsmicronutrientsprovide calories (- also known as kilocalories – and how many calories per gram)What is the NHANES and what is used for?What are the A B C Ds of nutrition? Explain and provide examples of each. – Topic takenWhat is the difference between portion size and serving size? Topic TakenExplain what the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are, how often they are updated, and why they exist. Dietary Guidelines for Americans – share with us what Americans typically need more of and what we need less of. Why does that matter? MyPlate – what is it? How can we use it? Who is it for?What is the difference between dietary reference intakes (DRI) and recommended dietary allowances (RDA)?What is the difference between an estimated average requirement (EAR) and the RDAExplain the difference between nutrient density and energy density. Provide examples of each.What is the difference between a RDA and an adequate intake (AI)? What is the UL (Links to an external site.)? What are the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)? Provide the ranges for nutrients that have an AMDR.What is the estimated energy requirement (EER) and what information is needed to determine that? What is meant by biodiversity?What is bioaccumulation?What are the four core principles of food safety? Which populations are at greatest risk for foodborne illness, even at low doses of exposure? Why?What is Listeria monocytogenes? Which high-risk group must watch out for this and why?What are the consequences of it and how can it be prevented? Is it possible to be overweight and malnourished at the same time? Explain.Identify the nutritionally connected leading causes of death in the United States. What are red flags of misleading nutrition information? How can you know if nutrition information is reliable? Explain the followingorganic vs. conventionally grown foodsdifferent types of organic labels and terms on products and what they mean on foodswhat GMO meanswhat it means for a nutrient to be organic and which nutrients are organicfoodborne illness versus foodborne intoxicationDanger zone AND what is the danger zonehow long can food be left out?how long can leftovers be storedWhat is the difference between terms use by versus best bysell by versus best by or use byUSDA organic seal and “made with organic ingredients” nutrient composition of organic versus conventionally grown foods and ingredients in productWhat does it mean for a food system to be sustainable?What does HACCP stand for and why is it used?Ways of preserving food and how they work — TOPIC TAKENpasteurizationirradiationascetic processing (sterilization) canningsaltUse resources to help you explain your topicUse your textbook (chapters 1 and 12, 18, 17 in the Human Nutrition textbook) (Links to an external site.)and and at least one other resource. I posted slides that are helpful and provided other resources below.What are you doing?Select one of the following sets of terms and explain what they mean in your own words.Imagine that you are explaining this to my grandmother who knows nothing about nutrition. USDA MyPlate (Links to an external site.) USDA – DRIs (Links to an external site.) USDA – RDAs (Links to an external site.) Mayo Clinic – News – 2021 DGA (Links to an external site.) Dietary Guidelines – Make Every Bite Count! (Links to an external site.) (watch the short video there)Food Label Overview – Eatright.org (Links to an external site.) Dietary Guidelines – UC Davis (Links to an external site.) Dietary Guidelines – Kansas State University (Links to an external site.) Part 2: Digestion and Absorption (Due by MONDAY, 9/13 — delayed a day due to exam)Watch one of the following videos about digestion and absorption. They are both good videos. Watch the one that appeals to you most. In part 2, include all of the following: Clearly indicate which video you watchedDiscuss two (2) things you learned about digestion and absorption. Be detailed and specific. Video 1 (animated approach)The first video is a bit newer and less formal approach.. It is informative and there is a lot of useful content in the video. It is about 28 minutes long. Video 2 (academic approach)This video was made a long time ago (1998, perhaps) and it is very good. It is a bit “dry” compared to the video above. (35 min)

Option #1: Application Development: Build In-House or Outsource Decision Tree
Build a decision tree to decide if your project team should develop an application that will allow users to readily access their accounting spreadsheets, or if this effort should be outsourced to a contractor. The requirements were not completed accurately during the requirements gathering for this project; therefore, there is a risk that the final product will not pass customer acceptance testing. Although doing the project in-house will be expensive, the chances of user acceptance are high, thus preventing costly rework.
1. Use the information in the table below to decide whether you should build the application in-house or outsource it. Pick the decision with the lower investment required.2. Create a decision tree to show outcomes for each decision node using the SilverDecisions website (http://silverdecisions.pl/SilverDecisions.html?lang=en (Links to an external site.)). Note: While the SilverDecisions tool is intuitive, you can find a manual at http://silverdecisions.pl/ (Links to an external site.).3. Calculate the expected value of each outcome and show your calculations (Probability x Impact).4. Export your decision tree as a .png file and save it on your computer.5. Explain the best option based on the outcome and why.
Cost to build application in-house$95,000Cost to outsource the task of developing the application     $80,000Probability of passing user acceptance testing if built in-house90%Probability of passing user acceptance testing if work is outsourced30%Cost of rework after user acceptance testing if built in-house$50,000Cost of rework after user acceptance testing if work is outsourced$25,000
Be sure to properly organize your writing and include a cover page, an introduction, headings/subheadings for the body of your work, analysis, and recommendations, a conclusion, an appendix, and a list of references. Consult this assignment template for a more complete list of requirements: https://csuglobal.libguides.com/writingcenter/apa7_writing_templates/papers (Links to an external site.).
Your response should be 1-2 pages in length, including your decision tree, and conform to the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.). Copy and paste your exported SilverDecisions.png file into a Microsoft Word document for submission.
Refer to the Critical Thinking Assignment grading rubric below for more information on assignment expectations and grading. For assistance with creating a decision tree, review Section 11.4.2.5 in the PMBOK Guide (6th ed.), paying particular attention to Figure 11-15.
Option #2: New Versus Used Car Decision Tree
Build a decision tree to help you decide if you want to purchase a new car or a used car. The biggest concern or risk with purchasing a used car is the potential need for repairs and not knowing about any previous problems the car might have had. There is a 40% chance that a used car will need to be repaired within a one-year period; however, there is a 90% chance that the new car will not need any repairs during the same period. The cost for a used car is $7,500, and the cost for a new car is $15,000.
1. Use the information in the table below to decide whether you should buy a used car versus a new car. Pick the decision with the lower investment required. 2. Create a decision tree to show outcomes for each decision node using the SilverDecisions website (http://silverdecisions.pl/SilverDecisions.html?lang=en (Links to an external site.)). Note: While the SilverDecisions tool is intuitive, you can find a manual at http://silverdecisions.pl/ (Links to an external site.).3. Calculate the expected value of each outcome and show your calculations (Probability x Impact).4. Export your decision tree as a .png file and save it on your computer.5. Explain the best option based on the outcome and why.
Cost to buy a new car
$15,000Cost to buy a used car$7,500Probability of not having any repairs within one year90%Probability of repairing a used car within one year40%Cost of repairs for new car$5,000Cost of repairs for used car$9,000
Be sure to properly organize your writing and include a cover page, an introduction, headings / subheadings for the body of your work, analysis and recommendations, a conclusion, an appendix, and a list of references. Consult this assignment template for a more complete list of requirements: https://csuglobal.libguides.com/writingcenter/apa7_writing_templates/papers (Links to an external site.).
Your response should be 1-2 pages in length, including your decision tree, and conform to the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.). Copy and paste your exported SilverDecisions .png file into a Microsoft Word document for submission.

In the first two written assignments, you selected one vulnerable population in need of a new program or service in your community. In this project, you will finalize the research that allows you to understand elements that go into designing and launching a community service. The Final Project will be written using a persuasive tone, such that you would be able to present it in order to gain community and organizational support for your program. The Final Project must demonstrate an understanding of the reading assignments, class discussions, as well as your research and application of new knowledge. Your project must contain the following elements:A description of the vulnerable population and why they need assistance in your community.A description of the health service needs of the vulnerable population you have chosen to serve with your program.In order to support the need for the service you propose, cite statistical data obtained from your county health department, state health department, and organizations or agencies who serve the vulnerable population.A description of your proposed community service or program; include the specific service(s) provided and one continuum of care level (prevention, treatment, or long-term care). Explain how the selected service(s) and the continuum of care will impact the chosen population.Discuss the social and cultural norms of your vulnerable population and how these play a role in the need for the services offered by your program. Describe how the vulnerable population experiences the health care system. Analyze methods your program can use to overcome social and cultural differences.Identify two or more community organizations or agencies with which you can partner in order to implement your program. Explain how these organizations can help you implement the services you offer and the continuum of care offered by the potential partnering agencies. Explain which services these organizations will provide to your clientele that are not covered by your program. Analyze at least four potential funding sources for your program, one of which must be from a state funded agency, one of which must be from a federally funded agency and the remaining two can be not-for-profit or for-profit business sources. Explain what factors must be met in order to receive funding from your sources.Your final project will demonstrate quantitative literacy, which shows your ability to identify and solve problems. Additionally, you must demonstrate integrative learning, which means you combine your earlier learning from this and other courses, analyze data from multiple perspectives, explore issues to their full extent as is required in the assignment, as well as incorporate your own personal and professional experiences.Be detailed and convincing in describing the above elements. For your presentation, you may choose between the following formats:An APA formatted Final PaperA PowerPoint PresentationThe Final Paper:Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Writing Center.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center (Links to an external site.).The PowerPoint Presentation:Must be at least 18 slides in length (not including title and reference slides).Must include a title slide with the following:Title of presentationStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Writing Center.Must include a separate reference slide, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center (Links to an external site.).Must include detailed speaker notes for each slide.Must be creative, using images and charts. Remember to cite all images taken from an online resource. Creative Commons (Links to an external site.) and Flickr (Links to an external site.) are great websites for open source images. Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.Attached are the two previous essays that need to be used to complete this assignment

The Scale of Effective School Discipline and Safety (SESDSAnother important element of a Positive Behavioral Support System (PBSS) is the readiness of the staff to help implement the system. Critical to this process are the attitudes of teachers, their understanding and use of research-based classroom management strategies, and how they see their students responding to classroom and school discipline.For this module’s assignment, you will analyze mock data from The Scale of Effective School Discipline and Safety (SESDS). You will use the data to analyze five teachers’ attitudes and perceptions relative to the status of school-wide and teacher approaches to discipline and behavior management. These teachers hypothetically represent the perspectives of the entire school.Complete Parts 1, 2, and 3 and compose your responses in a 5- to 7-page Word document (not including the title and references pages).Write an introduction establishing the context for the survey data sets and a conclusion summarizing your findings.Use APA format for the title page, references page, and in-text citations.Part 1: SESDS QuestionnaireThis module’s assignment asks you to collect and analyze mock data from a questionnaire, The Scale of Effective School Discipline and Safety (SESDS). This scale consists of 58 items, when present in a school, help it to implement an effective, school-wide discipline, behavior management and safety program. Typically, the SESDS is completed by everyone in a school and analyzed by grade level or by teachers versus other staff members.Follow the directions to score the five sets of mock data presented in the Data Analysis Packet.Then, analyze the five sets of mock data. (Note: You do not submit for this part; your written analysis is Part 2 of the assignment.)The SESDS’ 58 items are organized into five factors:Scale 1: Teachers’ Effective Classroom Management Skills (24 items)Scale 2: Teachers’ Positive Behavioral Interactions and Respect (11 items)Scale 3: Holding Students Accountable for their Behavior: Administration and Staff (7 items)Scale 4: Teachers’ Contribution to a Positive School Climate (9 items)Scale 5: School Safety and Security: Staff, Students, and School Grounds (7 items)How to Score:Step 1. Score the SESDS for each of the five completed questionnaires. To do this, find the average rating for each scale by adding up the individual items in that scale and dividing that total by the number of items in the scale. Below are the items to use for each scale.Scale 1 – Add the ratings from Items 8, 10, 15, 19, 22, 24, 28, 29, 31, 34, and 45 through 58, and divide by 24.Your average should be between 1.0 and 5.0.Scale 2 – Add the ratings from Items 9, 11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27, 30, 32, 33, and 35, and divide by 11.Your average should be between 1.0 and 5.0.Scale 3 – Add the ratings from Items 1, 6, 13, 14, 16, 20, and 23, and divide by 7.Your average should be between 1.0 and 5.0.Scale 4 – Add the ratings from Items 36 through 44, and divide by 9.Your average should be between 1.0 and 5.0.Scale 5 – Add the ratings from Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, and 21, and divide by 7.Your average should be between 1.0 and 5.0.Step 2. Add the five averages for each scale and divide by 5 to get a total average.Your final result should be an average between 1.0 and 5.0 for each of the five SESDS scales.Step 3. Look at the averages of each scale and the individual items that make up each scale. Note that each item was rated along the following continuum:1 = Excellent | 2 = Very Good | 3 = Good | 4 = Fair | 5 = PoorPart 2: SESDS AnalysisWrite a thoughtful, well-elaborated paragraph for each of the five scales, analyzing the mock data reflecting the attitudes and perspectives of the teachers who completed the SESDS.Use the titles of the five scales as subheadings (for example, Scale 1: Teachers’ Effective Classroom Management Skills).Part 3: Responses to SESDS ResultsWrite a thoughtful, well-elaborated paragraph for each of the questions.Based on this analysis (and assume that these results reflect the faculty across this entire school), do you think the school is ready to implement a school-wide Positive Behavioral Support System (PBSS)? Why or why not?If the school is not ready, what areas (based on the SESDS), do you think the school needs to address to make it ready? What professional development targets would you recommend for staff to increase their readiness for a Positive Behavioral Support System (PBSS)?Based on what you have learned so far from the Module 1 analysis and the SESDS about student behavior in your school, what Positive Behavioral Support System (PBSS) targets would you recommend for the school? What social skills instruction would you recommend? Explain.