What common issues does the 10th amendment, national debt, Endangered Species Act, and the EPA Clean Power share?

We will look at the video starting at 22:50-57:39 (35 minute video). Read the questions first so when you listen to the video you will be able to answer the questions. You can always stop the video and replay. 1. Why does Governor Abbott think Texas needs to push back against the federal government? 2. What common issues does the […]

Examine five (5) issues that the IT department is likely to face when it comes to supporting virtual teams.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you: 1.  Examine five (5) issues that the IT department is likely to face when it comes to supporting virtual teams. 2.  Create an architectural diagram that shows how the virtual teams would collaborate and access common repositories for documents, software, development, and testing facilities. Use Visio or an equivalent […]

How do you feel students should be evaluated in general?

Comparing/Contrasting Educational Evaluation As this week’s readings indicate, it is important to establish a common understanding of the distinctions between assessment, evaluation, performance measurement, and other terms used in educational evaluation. For this discussion, offer clear distinctions between these terms for an educational or workplace learning setting of your choosing. Your initial post (due Day 3) should be 150 to […]

Discuss how validity applies to an assessment you have given in your current professional position or an assessment you received as a student.

Discuss how validity applies to an assessment you have given in your current professional position or an assessment you received as a student. For example, as a student you have certainly been given a test in class at some point.  How might the professor have gone about checking for a type of validity? Choose at least two types of validity […]

describe the importance of assessment for organizational learning and its organizational effectiveness in the context of employee learning/training and performance measurement.

In their article, In their article, A case example of assessment and evaluation: Building capability in a corporate university, Overcast, Schmidt, Lei, Rodgers, and Chung (2009) offer three examples of how a corporation’s training program integrated assessment practices that led to institutional improvement and enhanced institutional effectiveness.  After reviewing Figure 10.7 in McDavid, Huse, and Hawthorn (2013), describe the importance of assessment […]

Describe how empowerment evaluation may impact employee learning and performance.

In Chapter 11, McDavid, Huse, and Hawthorn (2013) define empowerment evaluation.  Explain how this model of evaluation differs from traditional forms of program evaluation.  Highlight your discussion with illustrations from any professional experiences you have had with assessment, evaluation, or performance measurement.  Describe how empowerment evaluation may impact employee learning and performance.  Your post should be 150 to 250 words […]

What is strategic Capacity Planning?

You are the new manager of the manufacturing department of ABC Shoe Company. You are creating a project to manufacture a new type of shoe that is beneficial to runners. Your boss has asked you to explain the importance of strategic capacity planning and to provide an outline of one approach to the business design strategy using methods for schedule […]