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Most consultation firms are presently trying to implement processes and technologies that will transform individual experience into organizational knowledge. They try to preserve these experiences and make them available to employees as continuation of progressive acceleration towards collective learning. These experiences are geared towards the improvement of competitiveness and to facilitate response to market changes. Knowledge dynamics is however an art that should be utilized for organizational development. It is definitely divided into technical and scientific knowledge. Individuals familiar with technical know-how utilize it to read and interpret data and act on the basis of generalizations. Scientific knowledge is however propositional as it takes on the form of casual generalizations. It assumes that since A has happened then B will certainly follow. However, we can not say that since all experience is helpful, it should be incorporated into organizational knowledge. There is a great discrepancy when we think about this area. Knowledge is only helpful if it can be used as a recipe or solution for the specific situation present.

If individuals were taken as part of organization knowledge, then a great deal of modification has to be done for them to fit in. since each organization has particular means of operation, managers can only use knowledge in a more flexible and opportunistic way rather than in a planned and careful way. Experience in the work place, and with the organization culture considered, then individual knowledge is considered helpful to the company. More so, if the possessed knowledge is tacit knowledge, then they will be very useful to the company. This is because personal intuition is in play rather than the formal explicit type of knowledge. This will make it manageable since the managers can tell what is inherent in the individual and what is explicit in accordance to the way the individual reacts to situations. The managers will then seek to establish policies and procedures that will transfer, store, develop and disseminate the organizational knowledge.

If the organization is to be considered as a brain, then several aspects have to be taken into consideration. First and foremost, who will feed the brain with information? How will this feed occur and who is to control what type of information is fed? How will it be synthesized and how will others be aware of the expected outcome?

Managers use what is referred to as the experiential knowledge which is basically a narrative of how real people deal with real problems in the world. If they are the ones that will feed the organization with knowledge, and then who will determine the checks and the balances? The manager is considered as being overall. However, if the manager utilizes ethical communication as a tool of advancement, then the rest of the workforce will be involved in decision making. Borrowing knowledge from different quarters is helpful especially in situations where others have been through and come out successfully. Therefore, if this information is to be fed through consultative forums between the top management and the workforce, then it is easy to adapt to recipes that will provide solutions to difficult challenges. The outcomes will therefore be in form of market capitalization, increasing profit margins, a surge in client retention and employee turnover rate. These will be experienced through out the organization and society as well. This will tell whether the information was well synthesized and what needs to be done to increase adaptive capability in cases of difficult challenges. Therefore, if organization is referred to as a “brain”, then those in it must be prepared to work towards the creation of information helpful to the organization. Managing the knowledge will be the next step so as to keep the knowledge circulation and modifiable to suite dynamism of the market and clientele needs.

Career Development Plan Part I—Job Analysis and Selection

Eustace Langley

HRM 531

University of Phoenix

Job Analysis

The merger between InterClean and EnviroTech will create some new directives for the company. The merger will also require a new sales team, so we will have to develop a new strategic plan and change the focus for InterClean. As a manager, my first step in the company’s job analysis will be to determine the KSAs required by the job. To do this, I will use the Common-Metric Questionnaire (CMQ) by Psychological Corporation because it is comprehensive enough to be use with any job found in any organization and administer it to the five to seven employees that I will be choosing to join my sales team. I will also conduct interviews and do observations for the new employees who are coming from EnviroTech and then make my selections.

Job duties and specifications that will pertain to the new sales department that will be form at InterClean:

Good communication skills: the most important trait of good sales person is his or her communication skills. The salesperson must demonstrate good communicate skills both oral and written. Must be able to interact with customers and make accurate decisions under stressful situations in a clear and precise manner.

Contract Negotiations: Employees must posse strong negotiation techniques, and are also required to have knowledge of contract laws, contracting policies and procedures. It is also Require that the employee have knowledge of InterClean performance commitments and related rewards or penalties (e.g., rewards for exceptional performance and penalties for poor performance). An effective salesperson must have the ability to apply the knowledge and techniques.

Product and Compliance Knowledge: The employee must be able to differentiate our various products and he or she must also have a knowledgeable background in the areas of sanitation, environmental regulation of cleaning and cleaning systems, and OSHA standards. The employee should be able to develop customized cleaning and sanitation packages of products and services for customers that do not conflict with the current legal, environmental, safety, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Account management: The employee must maintain customer records and use customer relationship management (CRM) software to develop and maintain long-term customer relationships. The employee must answer customer questions about products, services, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms. The employee must be available to resolve any problems that the customer might encounter with the products or services provided. This task requires customer service skills, the ability to use the CRM software, problem solving, and inductive reasoning.

Lead Generation and Prospecting: employee must have detailed knowledge about company products, processes, policies and procedures including but not limited to pricing and time to market. Applicant should also posses the ability to identify customer needs and be able to sell the solution and its value, rather than focusing on price alone. Requires the skills associated with moving beyond customer objections.

Workforce Planning System

Workforce planning is a systematic process for identifying the workforce competencies required to meet the agency’s strategic goals and for developing the strategies to meet these requirements.

My workforce planning system will include the four basic phases. Phase one will be where I analysis and determine the profile of the current workforce and future workforce needed to attain the team and organization goals, Phase two will be of planning; I will evaluate the actions that are vital and remove those that are not from the current workforce and transform them into actions necessary for the future workforce. Phase three is the implementation phase, executing both phases one and two of the plan that I described above.

The final phase is monitoring. This is the most important phase in the process, because it is during this process that I will be able to measure the effectiveness of my plan and make take corrective action if necessary. With everything being reviewed and understood of what is expected for the “new” sales team, I believe that certain positions are needed to make a “complete” sales team of at least six individuals. Each employee of the sales team will be crossed trained in other areas so as to allow for sick days, vacations, promotions, or loss of employees. For To meet the needs of the new sales team that is about to be formulated, there will be a senior sales position, a sales coach, an educational trainer, and three outside sales positions.

My selection method

Based on the assumption that one of the best predictors of what a person will do in the future is what he or she has done in the past, (Cascio, 2005). The selection method I will use is Application Blanks and Resumes; because much of the information gathered on application blanks is objective, it will make it easier for me to verify them. The disadvantage to this method is, if you don’t verify information gathered, it will sometimes lead to claims of negligent hiring Results show that 96% of firms use this type of selecting method more frequently than the other methods. The use of situational tests, such as the leaderless group discussion, the in-basket, and business simulations, lies at the heart of the assessment center method. Key advantages of the method are its high validity, fair evaluation of each candidate’s ability, and flexibility of form and content. Other features include the use of multiple assessment techniques, assessor training, and pooled assessor judgments in rating each candidate’s behavior (Cascio, 2005).

My team

Terry Garcia, Outside Sales Representative: Terry is a 56 year-old Hispanic female who was hired 6 years ago by Sally Lindley, CEO of EnviroTech. Terry was a former high school teacher who was hired by Sally for her ability to communicate, educate, and her use of critical thinking skills in problem resolution.

Ving Hsu, Outside Sales Representative: Ving is a 42 year-old Asian male who was hired 12 years ago by Sally Lindley, CEO of EnviroTech. Ving enjoys working with customers and performs training seminars on a regular basis in order to help train the employees of his customers.

Eric Borden, Outside Sales Representative: Eric is a 41 year-old African-American male who was hired by Sally Lindley, CEO of EnviroTech. Eric has a solid reputation for servicing the customer and helping the customer get the best products for the best prices.

Susan Burnt, Outside Sales Representative: Susan is a 62 year-old Caucasian female who was hired by David Spencer, Sr., the founder of InterClean. Susan has performed numerous jobs during her 24 years at the company, achieving success in each role.

Mark Pierce, Outside Sales Representative: Mark is a 24 year-old Caucasian male who was hired by Shane Huck eight months ago from a competitor (non-compete agreement is still valid) in the sanitation industry to work at InterClean. He is an aggressive sales rep who has a “get the sale at all costs” reputation in the local market.

Jim Martin, Vice president of Sales: Jim is a 54 year-old Caucasian male who was recently hired by David Spencer of InterClean to be the new VP of Sales, taking sales leadership away from Tom Jennings, VP of Marketing. Jim is an experienced and knowledgeable sales manager in the industrial cleaning and sanitation industry and he has a reputation for taking great care of the customer.

I choose Jim, Mark, Susan, Eric, Ving, and Terry to represent my sales team because of what they can bring to the team as individuals and also as a group. They represent various ethnicities, making it a diverse team, both male and female genders are employed; they have extensive knowledge and experience in the industrial cleaning industry this will give us a competitive edge over other companies in the same business; and most important, they have a high commitment to providing the best customer service, which ultimately will establish long-lasting customer relationships.

Jim Martin will be the senior sales representative because of his experience and knowledge of the entire company. Eric Borden will be the sales coach because he has a solid reputation of helping the customer get the best product for his or her needs. The educational trainer Ving Hsu will be because of his experience and he is already performing training seminars. The outside sales representatives will be Mark Pierce and Tom Gonzalez for their years of sales experience and Terry Garcia for her ability to communicate, educate, and her use of critical thinking skills in problem resolution.

References:

HRM: A strategic approach 4th Edition (Chap 6)

SUPPLEMENT: Employee ProfilesCascio, W. F. (2005). Managing Human Resources. (Chap 5-8) Retrieved from https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/content/eBookLibrary2/content/eReader.aspx

Scenario: InterClean, Inc. Retrieved May 1, 2009, from University of Phoenix, Week One and two, HRM/531 Human Capital Management.

CAREER INFORMATIONAL: Post-Interview

(Use this Word doc and expand the space under each requirement as needed.)

NameDUE: 07/18/2021

Class /& Sec__Stefany Beltran SPCH1321_________

INTERVIEWEE NAME, TITLE, ORGANIZATION: YAMAN SUBEI, CEO URGENTOLOGY CARE

Write each of your questions followed by each of the interviewee’s answers. Use the notes you took in your face-to-face interview OR if email interview, make sure you attach copies of email responses. You will use interesting material from the interview in your career speech.

TIP: Copy your questions from the pre-interview assignments and type the answers after each question.

Expand this space to accommodate all your Q&A’s.

What is your mission for your company?

Mission is to provide access to UrgentCare services at affordable price. Quality of pt. care.

How did you build your 5-year plan?

Top Down approach: High level check to see if you are. You go based off what other people. (Care now: How is Care Now doing, XYZ”. See what their life cycle is. Life cycle is based on what the worst.

Bottom-up approach: Going into every detail of the business. Building based on cost. (How much is all cost and how to charge services) Blow that up into multi-plan. How many patients do you need to see to break even?

Who are your biggest competitors? How does your company differ from them?

Expiden Urgent Care/ Care Now. Pt experience VS Urgent Care services.

Attention in detail. Thinking about pt encounter. Localizing the service, tailor to community. Pt feels like they are going to PCP.

What is the best and worst part of being a CEO?

Best part of being CEO. Control of your time and you call the shots. Worst part is that you call the shots.

What is the biggest challenge you have faces in your career?

Decision to leave a corporate job to start your own business

What is your communication style?

Yaman communication adjust his style based of the audience. Direct to the point

What is your main responsibility as a CEO?

Set business strategies. Meeting your goals

What is a typical week for you?

NA

What do you like most about being CEO?

Yaman sets the vision of the company and set strategies.

What do you like least about being CEO? NA

How does your career effect general lifestyle?

It is challenging. Being able to balance life and work. You must learn how to use time wisely. Milestone in business. (Formatting stage- Personal life is affected.) Good communication with spouse and family about the needs of the business. If you have a vision and plan and time deadline.) Find moments to tailor to family. Smallest things. What is important to your family

How did you become interested in this field?

Evolved in different point in career. Started to with Business Law- Yaman wanted to be a business. CPA when he was in college. Yaman wanted to become a partner in his firm. With time Yaman wanted to be a businessman.

What kind of education, training, or background does your career require?

Business Degree, Higher education (Master or MBA). Yaman wants to go back to school for MBA.

What skills, abilities and personal attributes are essential to success in the career field?

Surrounding self with the right people, being able to take leadership, knowing when to take yourself into detail and know when to take yourself out of detail. You can pay attention to detail. Take yourself out the equation. Having balance and knowing when to adjust and picking the right team.

How did you begin your career? In college

What do you do to ensure you continue to grow and develop as a leader/CEO?

Stay involved and know what is going on what going on. Attending conferences in field. Wall Street Journal app and reads

What is something you wish you would have known when you started your career path? — NA

Where do you see yourself on 5 years?

In 5 years, Yaman sees that he has a series of location. (Urgentology care, Cure, MedSpa. Cure Allergy will have about 3 locations. MedSpa /Urgentology Care

What are the most effective strategies for seeking a position in this field?

One step at a time. Have goals (always have goals) Surround yourself that will inspire you, make sure to know who your friends are. Make sure to keep family close. Always have an I can do it attitude vs an IDK or maybe not, or if someone lese can do it I can do it.

What advice would you give someone who is considering your career type?

How do you use your communication skills at work?

*Can you think of two other people in this field I should talk to or email for further career information?- Talk to in my network. Paige Payne.

**Can I contact you in the future if I have other questions? Yes

What surprised you most about what you learned from this interview?

How much time and effort and money it takes to have your own company.

Who are the two people your interviewee told you about who would be good for additional career information interviews?

Informational Interview Contact 1:

Paige Payne

Informational Interview Contact 2:

Jim Ross

Send a thank you note! Send an email or a handwritten thank you note as soon as possible to your interviewee. Buy some nice, blank cards with envelopes at Office Max, Target or Walmart.

Write out below what you wrote as a thank you note (U.S. Mail) or email following the guidelines in the assignment and in the rubric.

Dear Mr. Subei,

It was so nice to meet with you today! Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions and talk about what it’s like at Urgentology Care, it seems like an amazing place to work. I especially loved hearing about your pros and cons of being a CEO.

I look forward to staying in touch as I continue my job search. I plan on using your advice. And if Urgentology Care has any openings in there, I hope you’ll let me know so I can apply.

Thank you,

Stefany Beltran

Name

Institution

Achievements in the public healthcare

Discussion 1

Subsequent achievements in health status may be less connected to science as opposed to societal policies. I agree with this conviction due to a number of reasons. The notable accomplishments of the 20th century did not totally eliminate the public health dilemmas encountered in the last century. Numerous of this carry on threatening the American citizens’ health and obstructs progress toward understanding the life span protrusions of the American inhabitants. New features for old adversaries have emerged in the outline of tests and obstructions to be conquered in the untimely decades of the 21st century. Communicable ailments, tobacco, motherly and infant deaths, ecological and work-related health, food security, cardiovascular illness, injuries, in addition to, oral health stay are among the principal dangers to public’s health. The extensive and, sometimes, haphazard employment of antibiotics in farming and healthcare surroundings create strains of bacteria, which are defiant to the current medical drugs. Global ecological hazards, the interference of vital environments, international population overload, relentless and broadening societal justice and health disparities, and lack of admission to efficient care are as well the overriding aspects to scientific limitations. Among the restraints influencing the science of civic health is an unwarranted emphasis on reductionist belief that looks for molecular-level clarifications for societal and structural happenings. Recognition of risk aspects has been helpful for public health endeavors, but the stress on individual threat aspects frequently obscures trends that need multilevel reaction. The public health tests of the 20th century require the application of reasonable science in a surrounding that sustains societal justice in health. This continues being the most alarming test facing public health performance in the century (Turnock, 2012).

Discussion 2a

The most significant accomplishment of public health in the 20th century was oral health. It is deemed as being among the mainly unnoticed accomplishments of public health in the preceding century. This is because of the theatrical decrease in dental caries owing to drinking water fluoridation supplies. Paradoxically, these progressions in oral health have added to the insight that dental caries are not again a noteworthy public health predicament. Moreover, they have also increased the insight that fluoridation is no longer desired and wanted. These fights are expected to be battled in political, as opposed to scientific domes, tendering a considerable confrontation and misery to public health in the last century.

Discussion 2b

The most significant accomplishment of civic health in the twenty-first century is workplace safety. This owes to the fact that they are presently as safe as opposed to before. Enhanced observation of work related harms and infirmities and better techniques of carrying out field studies in high-risk professions and industries stay being frightening challenges. Pertaining new techniques of risk judgment to develop assessment of injury experiences and interference outcomes symbolize additional tests for public health performances in the 21st century.

Discussion 2c

External barriers will have the utmost negative consequence on the efficiency of public health. Public values, economic, as well as, resource availability will be the impending aspects towards this course. This is because health dilemmas stick with the public health program that has presently expanded to take in new concerns related to alcohol, cerebral health, aggression, and dangerous sexual behaviors. They are presently classified as significant public health difficulties and have assumed their equitable position on the public health program.

References

Turnock, B. J. (2012). Public Health: What It Is and How It Works. Burlington, MA: Jones &

Bartlett Learning.

Some of you may have heard of Randy Pausch. He was a beloved professor at Carnegie Mellon University that passed away in 2008. Roughly one year before his death he delivered his Last Lecture. This is a speaking opportunity that a professor is honored with, usually upon his retirement. For Dr. Pausch he was retiring because he was gravely ill. This speech he delivered is about one hour and fifteen minutes long and has been viewed over 19 million times. It has been studied by rhetoricians (social scientists who study famous speeches), published in academic journals, and even turned into a book.

This speech is regarded as one of the best and most moving speeches ever given and Dr. Pausch has been noted as an incredibly gifted speaker and communicator.

The assignment:

Watch The Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo … then using the material you learned this semester write a minimum of a two page paper describing what you think made Dr. Pausch such a good communicator. Discuss bits from the speech you found especially moving and explain what makes the entire speech appealing to over 19 million people. Why is it still being studied? What is it about Dr. Pausch’s message that has led to it reaching so many people?  Incorporate as many ideas and concepts covered in class as possible.  For example, did you see examples of his use of language, body language, or emotion to reach his audience?

This paper is your opportunity to stretch your intellectual legs, so to speak. I want to see what you learned so far in this course, and how you can apply it to a wildly famous speech. I want to see you answer more than just the questions I asked above.

 -If I suspect that you only watched the first few minutes of the speech I will not accept the paper. I expect to see a comprehensive understanding of his speech.

The technical parts:

– An absolute minimum of two full pages of text (I recommend you type a couple of lines onto page three just to be safe)

– 12 point font, Times new roman, double space, 1 inch margins

– edit, edit, edit…it must be a clean copy, free of grammatical errors. If it looks like a rough draft I will treat it as such.

– A title page – do not type your name at the top of the first page of text as an attempt to take up space.

– No references are required, but if you consult any outside sources (other than your textbook) you must credit your sources by citing them both within the text of your essay and on a separate references page.

Student Name _________________________________

Career Exploration Packet and Resume

Background and Outcomes:

The first year in college is an important time to identify career opportunities and to make a plan to achieve professional goals. Through this career exploration and CV assignment, you will:

Identify a career to research. (Note: If you have not decided on a career, choose one that interests you. This project is about a thorough exploration, not a commitment to pursue a particular field.)

Use library resources to research the career.

Explain why and how the career is significant to your interest.

Explain the designated career path.

Identify a degree plan related to the career.

Create your resume.

Instructions:

1. Career Exploration packet – Please complete the following documents (attached)

Career research worksheet (50 pts) ________

Job analysis worksheet and job posting (20 pts) ____________

2. Resume (Resume template attached and posted in D2L) (30 points)

You may use one of the templates provided or your own resume format for this assignment. Please make sure that your resume is accurate and up-to-date.

Career Research WorksheetStudent Name:

What is your intended career? If you are not sure of a career right now, choose one of interest to explore.

When I complete my college studies, one of the career paths I am interested in exploring is that of a real estate agent.

Using the library catalog, find a book (or e-book) related to your career. If the book is available, check it out. Write the title, author, and call number here:

Sirgy, M. Joseph. Real estate marketing: Strategy, personal selling, negotiation, management, and ethics. Routledge, 2019.

Using the research databases, find two articles from the library research databases that are related to your career. One of the articles should be peer-reviewed, and one should be from a trade publication or other periodical that is not peer-reviewed such as a magazine or newspaper. Email yourself the two MLA Works Cited entries using the research database email function. Write the titles and authors of the two articles here:Barwick, Panle Jia, and Parag A. Pathak. “The costs of free entry: an empirical study of real estate agents in Greater Boston.” The RAND Journal of Economics 46.1 (2015): 103-145.

Realtor Magazine: “Where Home Seller Profits Are Highest.” 5 May 2021. https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2021/05/05/where-home-seller-profits-are-highestSearch online for a website related to your career. This may be a professional association or an organization related to your career. Write the name of the website here:

National Association of Realtors, Realtor Magazine

Find your career in the Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/). Use the information from the OOH to complete the following questions.

Field/discipline:

Identify the career field/discipline (i.e. if the career is teaching then the field is education or if the career to be a mechanic then the field is automotive industry).

Real Estate Industry

Identify the specific position or title in the field/discipline that interests you (i.e. elementary school teacher or body work repair mechanic).

Real estate agent.

Identify two related positions in a similar or related field/discipline (i.e. day care worker and college instructor or machine repair and certified dealer service manager).

Property Managers and Advertising Sales Agents.

Knowledge /Training:

List the minimum requirements for the position (i.e. high school diploma, college degree, certifications).

High school diploma or equivalent.

Outline the career path to include:

the education required

Real estate agents must pass certain exams and certifications which vary based on state and area. Education requirements include real estate courses such as certificate courses and bachelor’s degrees.

years of experience required

Real estate agents begin working after passing the required exams and getting the relevant licenses.

skills needed

A real estate agent needs business skills, interpersonal skills, organizational and prob;em solving skills to be successful in their career.

Salary/Earnings:

List the entry-level salary range:____41950___________

List the median salary range:_____$51220_____________________

Give the top salary range for the position. In other words, what will someone in this position earn after being in the position ten or more years? ______60370_________________

Future of this career:

Describe the job outlook for this career. What percentage growth is expected for this job?

The expected percentage growth for this career is 2% between 2019 and 2029. There will be a demand for workers in this position as people need them when buying, selling or renting homes and other spaces.

Daily Activities:

What do people in this field or job do? Describe a typical day for this position. A real estate agent has different daily activities. On a typical day, the agent begins by responding to queries from potential clients and advising them on suitable properties they might be interested in. if the client is interested in these properties, the agent will take them on a tour to see if they are ready to buy or rent. The agent places an offer from their client and then waits for feedback from the seller. Once the offer is accepted, the agent guides the client on the necessary documents they need to fill out. The agent also goes out to scope available properties they might sell to their clients. Career and you:

What is your Do What You Are (DWYA) four-letter personality type? _ENTJ___________

How does this career align to your interests and personality? (Use your DWYA results to justify your alignment.)

My personality type aligns with my career path for various reasons. The first reason is that I am extraverted, meaning I can interact with various types of customers. Working as a real estate agent means working with clients with different personality types. I also make fast and accurate judgment. I also have good intuition when dealing with people, and I can get a good sense of what my customers need and how far they are willing to negotiate.

What is it about this career that interests you? My main interest in being a real estate agent stems from the fact that I enjoy exploring new properties. I have always had an interest in looking at new homes and this career will give me that opportunity. I also look forward to helping people find their ideal homes within their financial capabilities.

Job Analysis WorksheetStudent Name:

Suggested websites to use:

CareerOneStop.org

Monster.com

SimplyHired.com

Indeed.com

1. **Important: Please include a copy of the job posting**

Using the above-listed websites or other job listing, look for a specific job posting. Print or copy the job posting and attach it to this worksheet. Use the job posting to answer the following questions. Where did you find this job posting? (identify website): ________________SimplyHired.com_______________________

2. Where is this position located?

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

3. What is the title of the position?

Real estate agent- entry level.

4. With what company/organization is this position?

Rector Hayden Realtors.

a. What education/training is required for this position?

The position requires a real estate license. This requires the applicant to pass real estate courses from an accredited institution and a state exam. The company provides additional training and resources after hiring.

b. Describe your plans to accomplish your education/training. I plan to enroll for a course in real estate online as it is more flexible than in person training. Once I pass my exams after the course, I will apply for a state license. Thereafter I will also enroll in a marketing course because marketing skills are essential for a real estate agent.

6. a. How many years of previous experience are needed?

The position does not require any experience as it is an entry level position.

b. Describe your plans to gain the experience you need.

Since I do not need any experience, will make sure to familiarize myself with the processes involved in becoming a real estate agent.

7. a. What specific skills required for this position?

The skills needed for this position include organization, communication, marketing, and negotiation skills.

b. Describe your plans to develop these skills.

I plan on enrolling on a short term marketing course to enhance my marketing skills.

8. List three STRENGTHS (skills, knowledge and personal qualities) that can help you be successful in this position and describe how these are important for this position.

One strength that will be valuable for this position is my meticulous organization skills. I like to make sure that all of my affairs are in order, which will keep me organized in my job. I will keep all relevant documents at hand, keep appointments with clients and be on time for all my assignments. Creativity is another skill that will help me sell real estate properties by finding attractive qualities and showcasing homes in their best light. Third, my extroverted personality will help me interact with clients and make them comfortable.

9. List three WEAKNESSES (traits that you currently lack) that can hamper your success in this position and describe why these are weaknesses are important to overcome.

One weakness with regard to this position is that I do not have the necessary qualifications such as certification and licenses. I also do not have adequate marketing skills for a real estate agent. Finally, I am quite unfamiliar with other relevant processes such as legal documentation for the position.

10. What interesting fact(s) did you discover about this career that you did not know before?

While doing research for this position, I learned many things I did not know before. One example of this is that licensing qualifications vary from state to state, I expected them to be uniform across the country. Additionally, I also discovered that there is a difference between a real estate agent and broker.

Career Interaction Reflection

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Instructor Name

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Career Interaction Reflection

My career success plan has been strengthened, and some changes are necessary for it to be perfect per the responses I received from the professionals I asked questions. It was a fruitful interview exercise where I learned so much about that specific station and the general practice in firefighting. The questions were varied, and therefore that also gave me a diverse nature of knowledge about the field. My career success plan focuses on working at the fire station, continuing with my studies in this area, and later engaging more actively and at a higher level than just being a firefighter. Therefore the interview was an eye-opener towards my career action plan.

The first questions about fire prevention were of great insight. First of all, I had the thinking that for those who found it expensive to install fire prevention systems, it was the role of the government and firefighting stations to help. Even if not by installing, by acting very fast in case there was a fire detected. However, this belief was proven wrong because the importance of fire prevention and fighting officers on the issue was a lot. I got to know that it is better to prevent the fire from happening than to fight it if it happened. Therefore it was vital for me to change my mindset about the issue and make sure that I held into account how important it is to place fire prevention systems. The other point about inspections was also important, and I learned that fire prevention officers are supposed to check if the systems are working correctly. If there were a fire, they would act as fast as possible and prevent devastating effects caused by the fire.

Employment in the station is also another issue of significance in my career path plan and generally to my knowledge about firefighting. I got to realize that I do not need a bachelor’s degree to work in the field. However, this depends on the position of the work I am working under; therefore, some posts need a very high level of education while others require a low level of education. I also learned that it is essential for a person to take some tests apart from just eh education qualifications. I understood that this applied even more closely to those in the field and doing the firefighting or fixing systems as they had to be physically fit so that they can be able to do such kind of work. Distance from home to the workstation is always essential because, at times, fire may start during the night and may need to be put off. This meant that a person had to be very fast in arriving at the place of work so that the fire could be responded to immediately.

Even though firefighters do not have a fixed schedule of events most of the time, they have something to do. For example, fixing their systems, going for inspections in different places to see if the techniques work perfectly, or engaging in discussions on how to offer better services to their area of operation. Therefore, the work is dynamic and does not require a person to sit down because they are always on the move most of the time. I also got to know that there is a great desire to employ more firefighters so that the fire station does not need to recall their firefighters when they are at home having time with their families. I also learned that every person within the firefighting station must have basics knowledge and skills about putting off the fire.

Accusations Apology

Student’s Name

Institution

Accusations Apology

In regards to the Socrates accusation, there is a truth behind the argument that I who knows nothing is the wisest compared to the one who claims to be the owners of wisdom. According to the Athenians god is the wisest, but on the other side I am called wise and have an evil fame. The rumors all over the community that I am different from other men has led to my accusation in the court of law. The three accusations came from three accusers who were Anytus, Meletus and Lycon. Anytus has an allegation on behalf of the politicians and artisans while on the other hand, Meletus had a charged argument against me on behalf of the poets. The last accuser who is Lycon talked about my judgement regarding the rhetoricians.

To begin with is the illustration of my argument regarding poets. Many poets have the passion and are a genius in composing readers attracting poems. Furthermore, they are motivated by the inspirations from the surroundings and other things that provoke their thoughts. The fact is they are not wise but much depends on the external stimulants. Therefore, it is not by wisdom by these authors’ writes poems but through their uniqueness (Pavlich, 2016). They can be compared to diviners who alters wonderful and soothing words, but in a real sense, they do not understand the meaning of the genres they are writing about. It is true that they are lovers of wisdom, but they cannot claim to own it.

The second arguments regard politician and artisans by Anytus accusation. Politicians play a game of winning the minds of people for their benefits after they get in the political positions. They do not have the wisdom but use propaganda and other enticing words they learn from other people. I take an interview where I challenged several of them, and in reality, they are after money, and many of them do not mean what is in their political manifestos during the campaigns. The artisans on the other side have played a significant role in exploring the field and ensuring that they have covered and achieved in the sector. However, they are better off as they know more about art and can explain issues regarding music but the same artisans cannot explain the meaning of the words they compose. They refer themselves as wise men in the society, but when it comes to the reality, they do not possess even a bit of the intelligence.

The other accusation by Lycon involving rhetoricians has an evident behind the saying that is not wise. Instead, they tend to twist language in a manner that it is attracting and ear-catching so that they can easily incite and provoke the students’ minds. I have researched the philosophers who are given a high rank in the community because of their studies and composition of many useful articles and books (Struever, 2015). They have the passion and are talented in their work, but I cannot refer them to possess wisdom as at a time they do not explain what they write or talk about.

The virtue and wisdom do not come from money, and one cannot buy it, but it is through virtue that good people and capital gotten from. I will not stop at any instance stop telling the people of Athens the truth about wisdom as it plays an essential role in today’s life and the life of coming generation. Regardless of the stand of accusation, I will remain intense fighting for the right ways.

References

Pavlich, G. (2016). Avowal and Criminal Accusation. Law and Critique, 27(2), 229-245.

Struever, N. S. (2015). The language of history in the Renaissance: Rhetoric and historical consciousness in Florentine humanism. Princeton University Press.

CSCE 101 Lab 6

More Turtles and a Guessing Game

Academic Honesty

The work you turn in is to be your work, not copied from someone else or from the web.

Never allow anyone access to your files.

Never give anyone your password.

Never share your flash drive or email your files to anyone.

Never give anyone a printed copy of your file or an electronic copy.

Never allow anyone to copy your work.

General information

Read the entire assignment before you start.

We will be writing programs using Python 3. Please be sure to download and install the latest version of Python 3, if you have not already done this. Python for both Windows and Mac is available at: HYPERLINK “https://www.python.org/downloads/” https://www.python.org/downloads/

When you are in the lab, always work from your X: Drive on a computer in the lab, and copy your files you complete during the lab to your personal flash drive at the end of your lab class and every time you work on your assignments from a computer in the lab.

You have already created a folder named CSCE101 where you save your files on your X: drive. The instructors have READ ONLY permission to your X drive. They can see all of your files but cannot change anything on your X drive.

You must turn in a printed copy of the code for both Part A and Part B at the beginning of lab class in order to receive a grade for this lab assignment. Your files that you save on the X: Drive by the deadline must match the paper copies of Part A and Part B that you turn in to your lab instructor at the beginning of lab.

As a general reminder, always maintain backup copies of your work and remember to save frequently as you are working (in case of power outage, computer locking up, etc.).

The printers in the 244 and the 361 labs in the Sumwalt College Building are for printing CSCE 101 or 102 material only. It is not for printing notes, etc. for other classes or from the web, 101/102 only. The College of Engineering and Computing is keeping track of the number of pages that you use and can revoke your account for misuse.

If you click on the home drive icon on the desktop and do not click anything else and can see your 101 Lab folder in the open folder than your folder is in the correct place. If you then click on your 101 folder and without clicking anything else, you see your files, then your files are in the right place. Your Home drive is the xdrive. 

All sections with the exception of section 1, should have two Blackboard pages. a Supersite for lecture and the regular one for lab. Look for the Supersite.

If you are not in section 1 and do not have two blackboard pages for this course, please email both your lecture and lab instructors today!

Please remember that copying from the web is cheating and is a violation of Academic Integrity. You are to write your own code. Help is available! We will be posting more open hours all week so refresh the Open Hours Schedule page every time you open it.

Part A

A Guessing Game (lab6_XX.py):

Your program must include:

A comment on the top line of your program containing your name.

A comment on the second line containing your section number.

A comment on the third line containing the date.

A comment on the fourth line containing your email address.

A comment with the lab number and purpose of this lab.

Functionality

You will generate a random number between 50 and 100

You will repeatedly ask the user to guess a number between 50 and 100 until they guess the random number (you need use for/while loop here).

When their guess is too high – let them know

When their guess is too low – let them know

If they use more than 5 guesses, tell them they lose, you only get 5 guesses. And stop the game.

When they win, let them know how many guesses it took them

Sample Program

If the user doesn’t guess in 5 guesses, give them an error message.

Part B

Turtle Control II (lab6_XX_turtle.py):

In this section of the lab we will be writing expanding on the program from lab 5 that creates a turtle and allows you to control it with the keyboard as it moves about the screen.

You will be using the Python IDLE (a Python editor and programming environment that comes with python). Name your file lab6_XX_turtle.py where you replace the XX with your initials.

Your (turtle) program must include:

A comment on the top line of your program containing your name.

A comment on the second line containing your section number.

A comment on the third line containing the date.

A comment on the fourth line containing your email address.

A comment with the lab number and purpose of this lab.

Don’t forget to include import turtle on a line after the comments so you can use the various Turtle-related objects and methods.

Modify your program from lab 5 to cause the turtle to return to the center of the screen if it moves more than 300 units from the center of the screen.

Add a second turtle (named after your favorite animal) that is a different color and shape from the original turtle that moves randomly about the screen. It should begin facing a random direction and move at the speed of 1. Every 30 moves the turtle should turn a random direction and continue moving. If this turtle moves more than 300 units away from the center, it should teleport back to the center (0, 0) and continue moving. This turtle also should not leave a line behind it.

Mona Lisa Historical Portrait Interview

Name

Institution

Leonardo’s Mona Lisa Portrait Interview

Introduction

Leonardo da Vinci is considered one of the most influential artists in the world. In a portrait named Mona Lisa, Leonardo exposed his artistic skill through a picture of a woman seated while its background shows the natural landscape. To get more information on the artist, the portrait and its whereabouts currently, a historical portrait interview is conducted with an art teacher. She has experience with the history of art and various paintings, therefore has a lot of information on historical art. A procedure is followed. The process involves informing the participant of the interview date and time, data required from them and the portrait in question. A consent form is also vital to tell the interviewee of their rights, requirements and use of the data they will provide in the interview. The interviewee is the informant; hence, their rights and wishes should be protected and respected.

I selected an art teacher for this interview due to the quantity of information on artwork and his background and experience in teaching art. After identifying an informational participant, I contacted him to inform on the request for an interview. The teacher was willing and happy to participate in the academic project. After the communication, I told the participant of the requirements for the meeting. I provided a copy of the agreement to participate. It is also essential to inform him bout his rights and benefits after participation. Due to these requirements, I prepared a consent form for the interviewee to sign. It tells him about his powers and contents of the interview.

Best practices

The goal of conducting the interview is to understand the Mona Lisa painting background, the information it passes to the audience and its impact on individuals and artists. Having done background research on the painting, it gives a guide on the questions to ask and the time limit used that portrays a sense of respect to the interviewee. It also helps to follow up on unclear answers given by the interviewee and be able to ask for clarification before the interview ends. It is also recommended to listen carefully to the interviewee. This practice entails not just sticking to the scripted questions but listening carefully to get more information on the subject. Also, it is essential to respect the participant’s decision to withdraw or not to answer some scripted questions. It ensures the interviewer feels regarded and encourages them to continue with the interview. A well-conducted discussion empowers the participants and allows for change and improved conditions in future interviews (Young et al., 2018). A thank you note or email at the end of the meeting is appropriate.

Consent Form

I agree to participate in an interview on Mona Lisa portrait for an academic research project. I have received sufficient information on the data required from me about Mona Lisa painting. I have understood my role and purpose in this interview, as explained by the interviewer.

I have voluntarily agreed to participate and have not received threats from any individual. I am not coerced to engage in the interview. My participation involves a conversation with a student interviewer on my experience or understanding of historical portraits. The meeting will take a span of 30 to 60 minutes, and I agree with it.

I have allowed the interviewer to record the interview, either audio or video, and take pictures to have evidence of the conversation as required by the project. Also, the interviewer will take notes of the dialogue we have during that period. I also agree to provide any pictures or materials in my possession that may help in providing more information on the subject of the interview. I understand that if I am not comfortable to be recorded or taped, I can withdraw from the participation.

My participation also includes some rights. It is clear to me that I am allowed to hold some information if I feel uncomfortable to answer any questions. I am free to issue or even withdraw from the interview; by which the interviewer will delete the recorded data. Am aware that the items to be asked will be on the Mona Lisa portrait and no other subjects from the artwork.

I am also aware that my name may be used in public concerning the information I provide in this interview. However, my identity will only ibe revealed when I consent to it. If not, I am guaranteed the security of my confidentiality. I agree with my identity being used purposely for the project and no other external motives that may arise after the interview. The reports and documents used in the meeting will be securely stored during and after the project has been completed, and no disclosure will occur to any other parties.

The interviewer has informed me that there are no risks involved in participating in the interview. The information I will give is according to my knowledge and should not bring different issues that may risk my independence in future. Am also not guaranteed of any benefits before, during or after the conversation. The information will benefit the art students taking part in the research and support future inquiries on Mona Lisa portrait.

I have carefully read the consent and am aware that the interview is of a school project on art. I understand my requirements and aware of the information I am supposed to provide. I have understood my rights, and I know that I am free to withdraw any time I feel uncomfortable to continue with more questions. I have received satisfying answers to all my questions, and I voluntarily accept to participate in this interview.

I can contact the interviewer in case I have any questions through:

Phone Number______________________________

Email______________________________________

I have obtained a copy of this consent form, also signed by the interviewer.

Participant_______________________________ Researcher____________________________

Signature________________________________ Signature _____________________________

Date____________________________________ Date _________________________________

Preparation for time and location

Filling the consent form assures the interviewee of interviewer’s participation in the interview. After signing, a date is set for the actual interview. The time should be convenient for both parties. They should all be available for the period of the interview; for a maximum of one hour. Convenient location for the interview is then identified. Since the participant is a teacher at the institution, the interview will occur at his office in the art department. He is comfortable with the location since during the time set, he will be in the school premises hence prefers this location.

Preparation for interview questions

The interview aimed at getting information on historical information on Mona Lisa portrait. Being an art teacher, the participant is knowledgeable on the types and kinds of art, the background on the painter and reasons for painting. Background information gives a lead to the questions to ask (Kelley, 2003). The questions were strategised to extract the history of Mona Lisa from way back when during its creation to its current whereabouts. Painting is an art; hence, the participant’s view and suggestions may improve future artist works to have a positive influence on the viewers or targeted audience. Mona Lisa is a famous painting; hence, the teacher has had to talk about it to his students in art teachings to understand the reasons for its popularity.

The portrait Interview

Please introduce yourself to us

I am Daniel Rodgers, an art teacher in the universities. Am 58 years of age and have been teaching art for more than 35 years now.

What drove you to art?

Art is a field by which one can communicate to a broad audience, not by word but using visual aspects. Drawing and painting have been my passion since I was young, and at the same time, I loved the beauty of nature and wished to speak to people about it. I then realised I could do both by painting, and through it, communicate to my viewers. Since then, I have been researching and reading a lot of articles and books on art to get more insights to improve.

Which historical portrait do you love most?

I adore Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo. It does not seem drawn but depicts a This is because of the impression it gives. It is not only a drawn picture but also a real woman. Mona Lisa painting is Leonardo’s living work.

Have you seen the painting?

Yes. I have seen the painting several times. Every time I am in the Louvre museum, I cannot help but stare at it.

How can you describe the Mona Lisa Painting?

It is a portrait of a woman with long black hair, seated on a high levelled seat, with arms crossed. She stares at the viewer, showing a slight smile, which has given the attractive look of the portrait over time. The smile is also a reflection of the artist’s intention of the portrait. In its background, there is a touch of nature; a beautiful landscape with mountain, valleys, hills, a river and a bridge.

What draws you to the image of MonaLisa?

The centred effect is most attractive. MonaLisa is in the Centrepoint of the painting, and her placement is just stunning. Her facial elements, such as the smile and great eyes, also tend to invite viewers into her world. It is easy to get lost in her world while looking at the portrait.

Why do you think the portrait displays Mona Lisa half-length and does not show the full body?

MonaLisa is a small painting. I think if Leonardo had painted the full image on the same plank, Mona Lisa would be too tiny to be seen at a distance. Also, Leonardo objective of displaying the landscape in its background would be futile because it would appear distant and not depicting the natural resources as he wanted.

What materials were used to create the painting?

The portrait is a unique one. First, the painting is not on a canvas, but a piece of wood. One cannot quickly notice this fact. Secondly, Leonardo used oil in bringing out the theme rather than the usual paints used by many other artists.

Based on what you saw in the artwork, when was the painting created?

Well, looking at the portrait, you may think that it has only lasted for about ten years. It looks new and still stunning irrespective of the time it has been in existence, which is more than 500 years.

From the portrait, are you able to tell the age of Mona Lisa?

Looking at the portrait closely, you will conclude that the lady is young. Her body is smooth, and have no trace of wrinkles. According to me, she might be in her 30’s.

How would you describe Leonardo from his MonaLisa painting?

Leonardo is very creative. I am an art teacher, and I know that creating a portrait that displays all those details requires a lot of skills and passion from the artist. He is also dedicated. It took him so long to make the portrait, but he never gave up until his death. I would also describe him as visionary. He uses a wood plank but still manages to display an outstanding image just like in a canvas.

What inspired the making of Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci?

Mona Lisa portrait is about La Gioconda, Leonardo’s wife. The identity of the woman had stayed unknown for some time until 2005, where a written comment in the manuscript as seen identifying the woman as La Gioconda. Leonardo’s wife inspired the Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo.

How long did it take Leonardo Da Vinci to finish the Mona Lisa painting?

Leonardo took four years to paint the portrait, although he did not complete it entirely. He used an additional three years to finish it up, adding the background and refurbishing, to how it looks now. The total time was around seven years. However, some people believe that the painting was not completed. This belief is because of MonaLisa’s seems to have no eyebrows. The reason behind the eyebrows is either Leonardo wished to express something through it, or he truly did not get the opportunity to finish it up before his death.

Where was the painting stored after its completion?

Leonardo spent the last years of his life in French King Francis 1 palace. After his death, the painting became part of the royal collection until the French revolution when it was declared a people’s property and had to be placed in a public place for people to view. At the beginning of the 19th century, the portrait was moved out of the palace to an open area.

What makes the portrait unique and among the famous paintings from what you saw?

It was drawn on a wood plank and not on a canvas, not because canvas was not available then, but Leonardo wished to use a wet plaster. This factor makes it more unique and outstanding from other portraits of the time. Also, the gaze seems to follow you across the room hence looks active rather than just a picture. Besides its qualities, the portrait became more famous when it was stolen in 1911. The issue was publicized, and it was found two years later. Returning the portrait brought joy to the world.

Apart from stealing the painting, has it had any other scandals?

The painting has survived a lot of vandalism throughout the years. There is a time someone threw acid at the art, creating a slight fade on the picture. Also, someone threw a stone at it. The portrait was damaged though slightly and not easily noticeable at a distance. There are reports of more attempts to steal it between 1970 and 2010.

Where is the painting at the moment?

Mona Lisa painting hangs in the Louvre museum in Paris. It is protected behind bulletproof glass to ensure such acts do not destroy it as throwing acid and stones. It is a small painting, but people from all parts of the world visit the museum to see the famous Mona Lisa painting.

Has the portrait ever been taken out of France?

Yes. Mona Lisa was taken to the United States in 1963 at the Metropolitan Museum of artwork in New York City and National Gallery of Art in Washington DC for six weeks. It attracted over 40000 people each day. It has also been to Tokyo in Japan and Moscow in Russia.

How did Leonardo’s Mona Lisa inspire other artists?

Leonardo was among the first artists to use their paintings to pass a message and not only portray an outward appearance of a picture. There was another replica of the portrait discovered after Leonardo’s Mona Lisa, a brighter background of nature and colour identification. The original Mona Lisa was covered with varnish and became darker with time, unlike the replica which had a more polished look, mysterious smile and attractive eyes. From then, artists started using painting and art to display their thoughts and at the same time communicate to the audience.

What was the influence of Mona Lisa on other artworks and individuals?

First, the portrait encouraged artists to think broad and develop quality and informative work by adopting Mona Lisa’s format in their work. It also influenced the way artists dressed the subjects in their portraits. Leonardo’s Mona Lisa was dressed in loose clothing, covering the body but leaving a part of the neck. In some way, he showed how female should wear, rather than the tight dress that exposes their bodies.

How has Mona Lisa painting impacted you as an individual?

A painting should pass a message. When I look at the portrait, I see the woman having a faint smile. To some people, a smile is a sign of happiness, but the smile was not genuine if one looks at it carefully. It shows some pain or sadness within the person. It also shows how women used to dress during that time, and one can learn from it. I love it because it speaks to the viewer.

Inspired by the Mona Lisa painting, what advice would you give artists?

Leonardo took seven years to complete the Mona Lisa, and it is now one of the most famous and loved portraits. There is a lesson from this; It does not matter how long you take to complete a painting. What matters is the quality of the picture you make. What effect will have on people? Make something unique and outstanding, which will create an impression when seen, and people will love it. The impact your painting will have on viewers determines the period in which it would stay in peoples mind and be valued.

Post-Interview Practises

Since the participant signed the consent form, he allowed me to record the conversation and use his identity in my reports. Equipped with the details of MonaLisa portrait, the teacher showed the importance of the picture to the world. The reasons why it is very famous and the impact it has had on him as an individual and on other artists having their painting.

After receiving a lot of information from the interviewer, an appreciation email was sent to him to thank and also inform that I will be getting in touch with him in the future (Plakhotnik, 2017). I will also be giving him updates on how the project is progressing and request for more input in case I need his help. This email is to acknowledge their effort in making the project possible and successful.

Conclusion

Mona Lisa portrait displays a young woman, sited with arm crossed and wearing a faint smile. To get more information on the picture, I interviewed an art teacher, to get more details of the portrait. The participant knew about the data required from him before the interview. He was made aware of his rights as an informant and participant in this interview. He signed a consent form that he agrees to the interview requirements and does not guarantee any benefits. Also, he allows the usage of his identity in reporting only during the completion of the project and not externally. The signing of the consent form led to the interview proceeding. I set a date and venue for the interview. As both parties were comfortable with the time and location, the meeting took place, while the participant was satisfied with all the questions given.

References

KELLEY, K. (2003). Good practice in the conduct and reporting of survey research. International Journal For Quality In Health Care, 15(3), 261-266. doi: 10.1093/intqhc/mzg031

Plakhotnik, M. (2017). Using the informational interview to get an insight into the profession of a manager. The International Journal Of Management Education, 15(2), 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ijme.2017.02.002

Young, J., Rose, D., Mumby, H., Benitez-Capistros, F., Derrick, C., & Finch, T. et al. (2018). A methodological guide to using and reporting on interviews in conservation science research. Methods In Ecology And Evolution, 9(1), 10-19. doi: 10.1111/2041-210x.12828