For the past five years, a medium-sized telecommunications company
(annual revenues: $10 million) has handled its human resource needs
in-house. Like many organizations it uses performance management to
monitor employee performance and make pay decisions. Recently, however,
the company has decided to revamp their system to allow for more
adequately addressing talent management issues such as identifying
training needs and developing leadership talent.

You are a well-respected human resources consultant with particular
expertise in designing and implementing effective human resource
performance management services. In a 4 page paper, discuss the
process that this company should follow to maximize its performance
management systems. Include a discussion of the purposes of performance
management, the five criteria for effective performance management
systems, and your rationale for the recommendations you make.

As a social worker, you will meet children and adolescents who are in complicated family situations and may require a variety of resources for support. There are many times when these situations involve drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and/or neglect. If these factors are present within a child’s or adolescent’s environment, it will impact their development. As mandated reporters, social workers are legally required to report any suspicion they have of child abuse or neglect to local authorities in an effort to ensure a healthier environment within which they can grow.

For this Discussion, review the case study “Working With Clients With Addictions: The Case of Barbara and Jonah.” Consider this week’s reading in the Learning Resources.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of influences of Barbara’s and Scott’s substance use on Jonah’s future development. Describe an intervention that you would use for Jonah if you were the social worker in this case. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.

This is the book that is needed I have added a attachment that you can follow if you dont have access to the book

Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].

• Working With Clients With Addictions: The Case of Barbara and Jonah

Self-Help Evaluation

The self-help movement has swept the world
of substance abuse treatment. A new client may not be aware of any
treatment options open to them aside from those of self-help group
meetings, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. While self-help groups are not a
solution for every client, they have been shown to be useful in some
cases.

As future substance abuse counselors, it is
important that you explore and be aware of the different self-help
groups and what goes on in these group meetings.

Begin this assignment by doing the following:

Attend a self-help group related to
substance abuse. There are multiple options including AA Open Meetings,
Al-Anon, Women for Sobriety, and so forth. Information is easily
accessible on the Internet. Note that some meetings are closed while
others are open. At Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), most weekly groups are
closed; however, open meetings are held primarily on weekends when all
are welcome to attend.

Information for your area can be obtained through “AA Intergroup” at http://aa-intergroup.org/.

Introduce yourself and let folks know that you are a student. Remember to follow the guidelines of confidentiality.

If you are unable to access a twelve-step
group because one is not available in your area, either research an
online self-help group or research the implications of self-help groups
in general including their strengths and weaknesses.

Write a paper about your experience and make sure you cover the following:

1. Evaluate the self-help group you attended and/or
   researched. Critique the strengths and weaknesses of self-help groups in
   terms of their value in the treatment of substance abuse.
2. Hypothesize what types of clients would be a good
   match for the group that you attended and/or researched. What types of
   clients would not be a good match? Consider age, gender, culture, race,
   sexuality, religion/spirituality, and the severity of substance abuse.
   Include other evaluation criteria for differential treatment. Explain
   your reasoning.
3. Predict how self-help groups are evolving over time.
   How can technology be used to supplement and/or replace face-to-face
   support groups?
4. Appraise the effect on the group experience when
   involuntary clients are present. Include the effect to treatment,
   counseling, and collaboration.
5. Recommend several ways to overcome resistance. How
   may technology be used to overcome resistance to treatment? Include
   collaboration issues involved in the treatment of involuntary clients
   using technology.

Write a paper in Word format and make sure
you include a title page and reference page in addition to the 6–8-pages
of content. Apply APA 6th edition standards to the format of the paper,
and the citation of sources.

Mini Reflection Social Class

Directions:

Answer the questions below, which ask you to reflect on the film we watched in class “People Like Us: Social Class in America.” The first hour of the film has been provided below. In the last part of this assignment, review your OpenStax Sociology book, and other online resources to learn more about how the three major sociological perspectives view stratification/social class. Please summarize your findings using one paragraph per perspective. Don’t forget to cite your book and 2 outside sources.

Film Link:

https://streaming.uco.edu/media/People+Like+Us+-+S…

Format:

Write 3 pages, double spaced, 12 point font

Questions for Mini Reflection

Film- People Like Us: Social Class in America

• How does the film People like Us define class? Is it about money? Manners? Morals? Tastes? Material goods?
• Based on what you learned in class and from the film, how would you define class.
• Which group (from the film), did you most identify with? Which characteristics of that group closely mirrored your own?
• Which social class do you think you belong to? What evidence do you have? (you can think about income/wealth, education, parents status, material belongings) NOTE: I live in
  a middle class family in China. both of my parents graduated from university, and they
  are both working as manager now.

• Why is it so difficult for Americans to talk about class? Do you feel that class stratification affects our life chances (future success), Why or Why not?
• In your own words!!!Summarize how the 3 major theoretical perspectives (Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism) view stratification/social class. Which theoretical perspective do you feel most closely mirrors your own perspective on social class…Explain.
• Don’t forget to add a fourth page for citations. You will be citing the resources you used to summarize the 3 theoretical perspectives.

There are various training delivery methods for effective on-the-job training (OJT) and team training. In this module, you are challenged with researching the strengths and weaknesses of training methods, including virtual classrooms, instructor-led classrooms, and online self-study training.

Using the module readings, the University online library resources, and the Internet, research training delivery methods. Then, respond to the following questions:

• What are the strengths and weaknesses of virtual classrooms, instructor-led classrooms, and online self-study training methods?
• When is each of these training methods appropriate, and how is this determined?
• What are some of the ethical considerations when selecting the delivery method of training topics?

You are welcome to answer these questions from the perspective of the trainee or the trainer. Do keep in mind the various learning styles that exist, including those for auditory learners, visual learners, and kinesthetic learners.

Submission Details:

• Write your response in 350–500 words. Follow APA guidelines for writing and citing text. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for citing sources.