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Fire Dynamics having the most impact on our profession, on our departments

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Forum - Course Wrap-up Our readings focused on those areas of Fire Dynamics having the most impact on our profession, on our departments, and on each of us as firefighters or future firefighters. After reflecting on the material found in this class, write a post that answers the following: 1. What part of our readings had the biggest impact on you and why? 2. What was the most surprising or interesting thing you learned during the past eight weeks? #1 In closing out the course in Fire Dynamics I can honestly say that I have enjoyed each week of this class. From the forum discussion in week 1 when we were discussing the changing dynamics that many fire departments face in their local response districts from years ago to the firefighting tactics that have changed over the years. As I have stated in previous forum discussions my response local has many older “Legacy” homes where the construction has not changed but the home furnishings and contents of the houses has changed

emergency managers and homeland security professionals at all levels and across all sectors—coordinating plans with all potential stakeholders.

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There is a notably challenging requirement for all emergency managers and homeland security professionals at all levels and across all sectors—coordinating plans with all potential stakeholders. Prospective partners can range from one incident to the next, but plans and planners must accommodate the needs, interests, and capabilities of all potential contributors so as to create the most comprehensive and integrated plan, policy, or strategy. One might consider such coordination a matter of common sense, but this is often overlooked, at least in part, for various reasons. Causes might stem from the actions—or lack thereof—of EM/HS team members, external partners, or both. Lethargy; lack of resources such as time, funding, or expertise; lack of interest on any stakeholder’s or planner’s part; lack of understanding the criticality of advance collaboration; or a simple failure to follow up with organizations and individuals upon whom an EM/HS may depend, may each play a part in explain

IQ test to identify students

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A school psychologist uses an IQ test to identify students who would benefit from gifted programs and special education. According to the school district policy, new students must be tested for placement. A student from a rural school relocates to an urban school within the same district. The school psychologist tests the student and observes a change in the IQ score from testing done two months prior. Case Analysis In a 5-6 page paper, addressing the following information: 1. Describe your immediate reaction to the scenario. What are the details you immediately noticed? What questions did the scenario raise about testing?  2. Identify and explain 3 factors that impact performance on IQ tests. 3. Identify and discuss 3 reliability and validity concerns with the scenario.  4.  Identify and explain at least 3 ethical concerns  as per the APA Ethical Codes and how you would resolve the concerns.  Integrate academic sources on psychological assessment to support your positio

encryption to protect data at rest, in motion, and in use.

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Write an essay of at least five hundred words discussing the use of encryption to protect data at rest, in motion, and in use.   Write in essay format not in outline, bulleted, numbered or other list format.   Do not copy without providing proper attribution. This paper will be evaluated through SafeAssign.  Use the five paragraph format. Each paragraph must have at least five sentences. Include 3 quotes with quotation marks and cited in-line and in a list of references. Include an interesting meaninful title. Include at least one quote from each of 3 different articles, place the words you copied (do not alter or paraphrase the words) in quotation marks and cite in-line (as all work copied from another should be handled). The quotes should be one  full sentence (no more, less) and should be incorporated in your discussion (they do not replace your discussion) to illustrate or emphasize your ideas. Each quote must be cited in-line and at the end.  Cite your sources in a

Staffing at the King Company

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Read  The King Company Background  and  Staffing at the King Company   to review information that is needed for this Case 2 assignment. Address the following questions in an essay format which includes an introduction and conclusion (not a Q & A format): · How can The King Company reduce labor costs and still save as many jobs as possible? · How might up-to-date job analysis information aid King in determining how to reduce labor costs? · Discuss the short-term and long-term implications of downsizing.  Be sure to also discuss possible EEO issues that may occur in downsizing.  Introduce information from  at least 2 sources  from the Trident Online Library to help strengthen and validate your discussion. When possible, provide private-sector employer examples of HRM programs, systems, processes, and/or procedures as you address the assignment requirements. Provide names of the employers. Use different employer examples in this course than what has been used previously

Are you more comfortable with the writing process? Has your attitude about writing changed during this class?

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Now that you have completed your Persuasive Rough Draft, reflect back on this process, how it went, what you’ve learned from it, and what you might do differently the next time.  Write a brief reflection journal  in which you address the following questions (from The Writer’s Way, p. P-6): 1.  What just happened? (What did I/we do?) 2.  What was the purpose of doing this activity? (Why did I/we do it?) 3.  What did the reading in the textbook say about this activity? [For this question, identify one concept, idea, or instruction from the textbook that struck you as interesting or significant.] 4.  What was the point of this reading? 5.  How can I use this activity or information going forward? Important:  Do not write just one-sentence answers to the above questions. Write at least a paragraph for each. You might want to review the additional explanations on p. P-6 before your proceed. You do not have to use APA Style for this assignment, but your journal must use 12-pt.

Coca Cola Company while recognizing limitations that affect business decisions.

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Critical Elements Below: A. Executive Summary: Clearly and concisely summarize your principal findings, projections, and recommendations as a manager, with the goal of persuading busy executives to support your ideas and read further for the Coca Cola Company. Provide your intended audience with a solid but brief sense of the parameters of your analysis and who you would consult in refining it further, and why. Remember that your goal is to convince readers of the validity of your observations for the Coca Cola Company while recognizing limitations that affect business decisions. (Six to Seven Sentences with values from 2016-2018). B. According to the last three years of the financial performance on the Coca-Cola Company.  What do the amounts and year-to-year changes in revenue tell you and do any items stand out? Briefly explain the revenue. (Six to Seven Sentences with values from 2016-2018). C. According to the last three years of the financial performance on the Co