Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapter 1, 15, 16
• Lesson: Week 1, 7
• Instructor supplied resources Student chosen resources (optional)

Initial Post Instructions

End-of-course student surveys exist for you to share your anonymous feedback on your courses. The purpose of the survey is to gather data from a specific population (you, the students) to understand your experience in the course, and to determine areas of success and improvement in our courses, including this one (so hopefully you do share your feedback because we always want to improve our courses and teaching).

Chapter 1 of the textbook and Week 1 of this course explored the research process. As mentioned in Week 1, research is fundamental in the social sciences, and a survey is a common sociological data collection method. If we look at the course surveys from a sociological perspective, we see that they are used to understand a specific population’s perspective of a social experience/issue. For this discussion, then, you will observe and analyze and evaluate the survey itself, as the budding social scientists you all now are, based on your learning in this course!

Now, to come full circle, analyze the end-of-course surveys for their effectiveness as a sociological measurement tool.

For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:

• Option 1:How would you improve the survey itself to create the best snapshot of student impressions of this or any Chamberlain University Online course?
• Option 2: What specific change or changes would you make in the survey, or in how it is administered, in order to increase the survey’s reliability and/or validity? Remember, as you learned in Week 1, reliability is consistency in results and validity asks the question: “Are you measuring what you intended to measure?

Follow-Up Post Instructions

Respond to at least one peer. If possible, respond to one peer who chose an option different than the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Make sure that you add additional information and not repeat the same information already posted on the discussion board as you further the dialogue.

Writing Requirements

• Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references
• Minimum of 1 source cited

    

Week 9 Discussion – Post-Project Review     

Please respond to the following:

• Compare  and contrast the differences in the ATOM methodology for large versus  small projects. Analyze the key reasons why it is important to address  these differences when preparing the initial project plan.

Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts..

Respond to student below

  

Ashley Lawson         

 3:50pm Sep 1 at 3:50pm          

Hi Class and Professor,

ATOM, or Active Threat and Opportunity Management, methodology can be  done for any size project because of its scalability to adjust to the  needs of the project. Assessing uncertainty, minimizing threats, and  maximizing opportunities can help make the project successful no matter  the size. There are some alterations that project teams make depending  on size when using the ATOM methodology.

Smaller projects tend to have smaller risk factors, staff, tools, and  time. Smaller projects are able to simplify the process. In the  Practical Project Risk Management : The ATOM Methodology, Hillson warns  that small projects have “to simplify without being simplistic” (1). The  important steps like defining the scope during the initiation still  needs to be done correctly but can be done with less meetings and fewer  people.

Another difference between the ATOM methodology for small and large  projects is staffing. Smaller projects usually do not have the staffing  to accommodate all the roles like a large project would. A risk champion  is usually forgone for smaller projects or the project manager fulfills  the role (2).

Because the projects are smaller with smaller needs, usually the  project management tools they need are not as advanced as those for  larger projects. The risks and opportunities are still gathered and  documented however they may be documented using a simple spreadsheet  instead of a project management risk software.

While small projects may have less time, staff, tools, and risks it  is important to be efficient with the time. The project risk management  steps still need to be completed and done properly but can be scaled  down in comparison to larger projects.

Sources:

1) David Hillson. 2012. Practical Project Risk Management : The ATOM Methodology. PG. 197. https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1672297&site=ehost-live&scope=site&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_197

2) David Hillson. 2012. Practical Project Risk Management : The ATOM Methodology. PG. 200. https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1672297&site=ehost-live&scope=site&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_200

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   Today’s workplace is faced with a paradox. Organizations realize that they have to change or risk perishing; at the same time, organizations understand the risk of perishing is due the disruption of change. In the U.S., up to 84 percent of organizations are involved in major organizational change (Palmer, Dunford, Akin, 2009). The challenges for HR professionals are different than they were a mere 10 years ago. The SHRM Foundation is widely acknowledged as the leader in HR content, research, and networking. The SHRM and The Balance Careers website include perspectives from experts on the topics of talent management and engagement, business and HR strategy, human capital, and the business environment.  

Read:   What Is Human Capital? (thebalancemoney.com) 

Address the following questions below (external research may be needed):

• Based on the section on human capital, what are the challenges today?
• Looking ahead in the coming decade, what are some of the foreseen human capital challenges?
• What are the key factors that will determine an organization’s ability to successfully meet HR-related human capital challenges?

 Use at least one additional scholarly source, and provide the link within the body of your initial post to further support your analysis. Please ensure that you properly cite your additional source, both in text and in the full citation. 

Part I
Matteo Ricci and Père du Halde provide contrasting perspectives on Chinese technology that reflect the changing historical contexts between the late 16th and late 17th centuries. In his account, Ricci expresses admiration for Chinese printing methods, describing them as more advanced and efficient than European techniques at the time (Ricci). This perspective aligns with Shaffer’s argument that China was not technologically stagnant. However, just 80 years later, Père du Halde portrays the Jesuit missionaries introducing European scientific inventions like the magic lantern to astonish the Chinese emperor and court (Père du Halde). The shift likely reflects Europe’s Scientific Revolution and onset of the Enlightenment, giving Europeans more technological confidence. While Ricci saw Chinese printing as superior, Père du Halde now emphasizes dazzling the Chinese with European optics and mechanics. This suggests European attitudes toward China became more paternalistic and Eurocentric at the late 17th century.

Part II
Will Adams’s 1611 account describes his positive reception in Japan, noting the “friendship” of the Emperor who provided him housing and an annual stipend. He even built a ship for the Emperor (Adams). However, 25 years later in 1636, the Sakoku Edict completely closed off Japan, mandating execution for any Japanese leaving or foreigners entering the country (Sakoku Edict). As Dr. Wood lectured, Tokugawa Ieyasu began consolidating power at the start of the 17th century and established the Tokugawa Shogunate (Lecture). After some initial openness, the Shogunate grew increasingly wary of threatening foreign influence, especially from Catholic missionaries. As Adams notes, the Jesuits were also lobbying for his execution. This mounting mistrust of outsiders led the Tokugawa Shogunate under Iemitsu to issue the strict Sakoku Edict closing Japan’s borders and ports (Adams). The dramatic change in just 25 years underscores the Shogunate’s mounting isolationism and fear of foreign threats.

 

Give a brief introduction about your country and include any pertinent information you’d like. Indicate the information below will be reviewed to determine the current indicators of wealth (economics) of your country.

Discuss the indicators of wealth including (explain each indicator and discuss the values of each):

• GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
• Median income
• GINI Index
• Economic Freedom Score
• Human Development Index
• OECD Better Life Index (if applicable – not all countries have been evaluated)
• What is the cost of a day’s meal you created?  Choose the most traditional meals from your chosen country. You will have to look up typical foods and the cost of these foods. You can find this information, though it may take you some time.  If you have a contact in the country you’re reviewing, ask if they can give current costs. Or, look at supermarkets websites in that country.  
• What is the average daily wage?
• How much is rent typically (chose a location in the country, it can be urban or rural)
• How much is water per liter if water is not potable (clean via tap)?
• How much is gasoline per liter?
• After you’ve determined the costs above, does the average person have enough money to meet their nutritional needs (kcal/nutrients) based off median income and/or daily wage?
• How can all these be used to indicate wealth and how a country and its civilians are doing overall?
• Cite and reference in AMA format.  https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/ama_style/index.html