Overview You are a business development manager in a life sciences organization based in the Midwest. You report to the vice president (VP) of business development. While the organization has shown constant growth and profitability since its inception in 1999, the owners have decided that it is time to sell. The VP has called on you to join the strategic planning team to assess the organization’s exit strategy and make recommendations to the board of directors.

The proposed exit strategy means that the organization will be acquired by another one, which will be a major transformation for the organization and its employees. In order to support the employees through the upcoming acquisition, the planning team wants to understand how they are likely to respond to organizational change. To that end, they decide to ask employees to complete a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis of their skills as they relate to change readiness. As a member of the planning team, you are one of the first people asked to complete a SWOT analysis and evaluate your change readiness.

Prompt First, reflect on your own strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) and how they help you accept or resist change. Then, perform a personal SWOT analysis and record the results in a Word document. Describe how you think this analysis impacts your change readiness skills to manage and lead the organizational change in the course scenario.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

Strengths: Identify at least two strengths that support your readiness for change. Explain how they support your readiness for change. Weaknesses: Identify at least two weaknesses that might get in the way of change. Explain how they can impact your response to change. Opportunities: Identify at least two opportunities you can use to leverage your strengths. Explain how you can use these opportunities to develop your skills. Threats: Identify at least two threats that you would like to minimize. Explain how you can minimize these threats and how this will help you develop your skills. Change Readiness: Explain what your SWOT analysis reveals regarding your change readiness for the proposed acquisition of the organization in the course scenario. Are you ready to accept organizational change that is likely to arise from the proposed acquisition? Are you ready to initiate and lead the change efforts for the organization in the scenario? Why or why not? What to Submit Submit a 1-page Word document. Sources should be cited according to APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.

Sub-competency 1.4: 4 Evaluates different types of rigorous assessments that promote learning. Sub-competency 2.1: Evaluates alignment of standards, learning targets, assessments, and learning activities. NELP Standards: 3.3., 4.1, 4.3 Assignment: Use this Template to complete Scenario: As the Assistant Principal at your school, you have been asked to guide your teachers to design a well-aligned curriculum by leading the second stage of Backward Design: finding evidence of learning. To accomplish that, you will propose assessments aligned with each learning target from a standard of your choice. You will also identify whether the assessments you propose are summative or formative. Part 1: Identify a Standard for the grade level/content you are most comfortable with. Part 2: Identify the Skills and align the Type of Assessment to Use. Learning Targets Unpacking the Standard Type of Assessment Knowledge what students will know Reasoning (how to think) Performance skill Targets (do) Product level targets (make) Part 3: After completing the above table, answer the questions below: 1) Which type of assessment was the easiest to use with the Performance Skill Target? 2) What is an example of a Personal Communication Assessment? 3) Which of the assessments above would be the summative assessment?

MSN6400 Advanced Practice in Primary Care

Signature Assignment

Understanding disease conditions specific to advanced primary care is vital to ensure proper and timely diagnosis and treatment to improve healthcare outcomes for the patient. The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate one disease condition in the adult population and explore current evidencebased guidelines and treatments to determine a proper plan of care.

This assignment will focus on the following course student learning outcomes (CSLO):

1. Evaluate the role of the advanced practice nurse (APN) and the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in particular, as it relates to obtaining a health history, performing a health assessment on adolescents, adults, and elderly from diverse cultural groups presenting with chronic and some acute physical and emotional concerns to an ambulatory, acute and/or managed health care delivery system (EOPSLO # 1, 2, 3, 4, 9).
2. Examine the principles and theories applicable to risk assessment and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention for the promotion of optimum health of clients experiencing chronic or multisystem health problems (EOPSLO# 3 and 8).
3. Compare and contrast the possible interrelationships and impact of demographic characteristics, health beliefs, values, family situations, environment and community resources on the incidence and management outcome of chronic and some acute conditions of adult clients (EOPSLO # 2, 6, 7, and 9)
4. Incorporate epidemiological, social, and environmental research data in the assessment, holistic planning and outcome evaluation of interventions aimed at the diagnosis and management of the adult client’s health/illness status, with emphasis on common chronic illnesses of adult individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural groups (EOPSLO # 6, 7, and 9).
5. Examine the interrelationships and influences of genetics, age, gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, mental health, lifestyle, family situation, culture or subculture, health beliefs and values on the differential diagnosis and selection of screening and therapeutic agents for the management of selected chronic and multisystem illnesses of adult clients, families, and groups (EOPSLO# 3, 8 and 9).
6. Synthesize the following concepts in the advanced nursing care of the client experiencing chronic multisystem illness: the advanced nurse-client relationship, client teaching-coaching function, professional role enactment, client empowerment, mutual participation in health care decision-making, ethics, client education and counseling, change theory and process, and collaboration in health care delivery (i.e., interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, multicultural teams and global nursing) (EOPSLO # 2, 3, 4, 7, and 9).
7. Compare and contrast pharmacological and non-pharmacological/alternative therapeutic measures for the client experiencing chronic and/or multisystem diseases taking into

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consideration pharmacotherapeutics prescriptive legal requirements for APNs and issues of polypharmacy (EOPSLO# 6, 7, and 9).

10. Utilize computer technology in synthesizing scientific and research-based knowledge regarding health care issues and problems of multicultural, multiethnic adults and populations at risk for health disparities (EOPSLO# 5, 8, and 9).

Instructions:

Please choose one global burden of disease and one population (adult, pediatric, or geriatric). Once the population is chosen, find one evidence-based technology to help support the improvement of outcomes in the global burden of disease chosen. You are to write a three-to-five-page paper in APA format 7^th edition with the following sections and level 2 headings:

*Note:

1. Paper grading is rubric-based. “Problem Statement” should NOT be used since you are not using a

PICOT question; please use “Abstract” instead.

2. Professor’s request: Use font 12-point Times New Roman.

3. All papers should have a cover, abstract, and references page; these are not included in the length of  paper.

4. The word “condition” is a general term and should be replaced by the name of the selected disorder.

Abstract

-Concise, self-contained summary of a research paper, typically 150–300 words, that outlines the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions. It acts as a standalone overview, allowing readers to quickly determine if the full paper is relevant, in this case, to the class.

Introduction (this word should not appear on the paper)

-Brief overview of the health of the population chosen

-Introduce the global burden of disease OR risk factor chosen

-Importance of improving the condition and its impact on quality of life

Global Burden of Disease Condition/Risk Factor

-Describe the disease or risk factor chosen

-What signs/symptoms are identified in the patient that can be found?

-How is it diagnosed and treated?

Technology and Healthcare

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-Describe the paradigm shift in healthcare related to technology

-Elaborate how technology can improve health outcomes in your population

Chosen Evidence-Based Technology Use in Disease or Risk Factor

-Describe and summarize the evidence-based technology identified that has been shown to improve the condition or risk factor for the chosen patient population.

-Compare and contrast the positives and negatives of using this technology use chosen.

Conclusion

-Recap points discussed in paper using relevant information from your paper -Importance of advancements in technology

References

 

-Use reputable, peer review literature published within the last five years that is relevant to the selected topic (at least 3 references)

Construct a Cover Page APA 7th Edition Format Write the Introduction Introduce your curriculum development topic issue and explain (rationale) why it is vital to special education (typically one paragraph). A thesis statement must be established and included in the introduction. For this CDP, put your thesis statement in bold black print. Once the context and the background are established, summarize what the paper will discuss (i.e., the main contributions of the research you have completed for this assignment and why the work is essential and significant). This portion of the introduction will establish the paper’s framework and prepare readers for what is to follow. The introduction should be no more than one to two paragraphs (no more than one page total). APA 7th Edition format Write the Literature Review The literature review should cover the critical issues and synthesize the current literature related to your topic. Synthesize the concepts found in various professional sources into a coherent whole or big idea. The literature review must be three (3) pages long and written using APA formatting for in-text citations and end-of-text references. Keep your thoughts at the forefront of the paper. Although you are using the literature as evidence to prove your point, try to begin each paragraph with a statement that you believe to be relevant and true to the issue, then follow it up with the evidence from the literature. Be sure to use evidence (i.e., citations). Anytime you communicate an idea that does not belong to you, you must cite it!!! Use direct quotes sparingly. Paraphrasing in your own words with a citation is the best way to go. Be sure that you provide citations, even when paraphrasing. APA 7th Edition Format Write a Theory to Practice The theory-to-practice section of your project should include suggestions for how the information gained through the literature review should affect future program planning and/or classroom practices (i.e., the connection between theory and practice). It should include a rationale for suggested changes to future practice. A sound rationale should explain how your suggestions for practice can profoundly improve learning and access for students with disabilities. The description of theory to practice should be two (2) pages in length. Theory-to-Practice Additional Guidance using Hypothetical Example APA 7th Edition Format Design a Graphic Organizer The graphic organizer should delineate the plan of action for implementing the changes suggested in your theory-to-practice section. Illustrate using a logic model, timetable, diagrams, cause and effect tables, flowcharts, etc., how the CDP is implemented (from the district level design to implementation by the classroom teachers). The graphic organizer should include procedures, interventions, goals or potential outcomes, essential resources to implement the plan, timelines, and an assessment of effectiveness. You should develop this part of your project so the reader can execute your plan of action with little or no questions. The graphic organizer should fit on one (1) page. APA 7th Edition Format Reminder: this one-page graphic organizer must be presented in your Board of Education CDP Proposal Video Presentation and is the only visual you can use. Write the Implementation Reflection The reflection section focuses on discussing collaborative strategies to implement your plan, which includes administration, families, and colleagues. For each collaborative approach included, describe the supportive roles and responsibilities of each team member. The reflection should represent your perspectives related to the reality of implementing your plan and how you will incorporate the help of others. The reflection should be 1-2 pages in length. APA 7th Edition Format Develop a Reference Page in APA 7th Edition Format Submit the CDP Draft for the Minimum Proficiency Check to this assignment folder by the due date to: Self-monitor Turnitin Similarity Score/Report Self-monitor Turnitin ETS Report for potential grammatical and spelling errors Turnitin reports can be accessed in the Navigation bar by accessing: Assessments/Assignments/Select Specific Assignment/Select the actual # to the file beside the assignment name. Await instructor’s feedback (only for students who submit by the due date) and projected proficiency status

Assignment Instructions This measures your mastery of ULOs 2.2 and 4.2. Create a timeline, choosing six events to highlight between the years of 1000-1300 C.E. Complete the following steps:

• Provide an image for each event.
• Identify the date and name for each event similar to the image above.
• Below the timeline, briefly introduce (approximately 100 words each) each event and discuss in your own words how each specific event helped to evolve the culture of the High to Late Middle Ages. This can be either a tangible change or a change in perspective, but your explanation should illustrate how Western priorities and values shifted.
• Choose at least one event that speaks to the Catholic Church’s power and influence during these centuries. Your explanation should touch on opposing views about the nature of the Church’s presence on the world stage.

No references or citations are required for this assignment unless you use source material outside of the course textbook and study guide.

Resources The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.

• How to Think Critically
• Submit Writing Center Request

Submission

Is remote work better than office work for employee productivity? Question Brief English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills – EAP Essay Title: Is remote work better than office work for employee productivity? Introduction Remote work and office work are two common ways employees perform their jobs. Remote work refers to completing work tasks outside a traditional workplace, usually from home or another location using digital communication tools. Office work, in contrast, involves employees working in a shared physical workplace where they interact face-to-face with colleagues and managers. The rise of high-speed internet, cloud computing, and collaboration platforms has made remote work increasingly popular, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic forced many organizations to adopt flexible working arrangements. Employee productivity, a key concept in this debate, refers to the efficiency and effectiveness with which workers complete tasks and achieve organizational goals. Supporters of remote work argue that it reduces commuting time, increases flexibility, and allows employees to work in more comfortable environments. However, critics suggest that office settings encourage collaboration, supervision, and team cohesion, which can also enhance performance. This essay argues that remote work generally leads to higher employee productivity than office work because it offers greater flexibility, fewer workplace distractions, and improved work–life balance, while still allowing effective communication through modern technology.

Main Body (900 words in total)

Paragraph 1 (Change this heading/sub-heading according to your chosen essay topic) (300 words)

[Please feel free to give a name to this subpoint under the main body or you can also feel free to create further subpoints under this subpoint] For examples: Advantages of working from home

Topic 1 – Start your paragraph with a clear topic/point. Provide example/evidence that supports your point. Explanation of why the point is important and how it helps with your overall argument.

Paragraph 2 (Change this heading/sub-heading according to your chosen essay topic) (300 words)

[Please feel free to give a name to this subpoint under the main body or you can also feel free to create further subpoints under this subpoint]

Topic 2 – Start your paragraph with a clear topic/point. Provide example/evidence that supports your point. Explanation of why the point is important and how it helps with your overall argument.

Paragraph 3 (Change this heading/sub-heading according to your chosen essay topic) (300 words)

[Please feel free to give a name to this subpoint under the main body or you can also feel free to create further subpoints under this subpoint]

Topic 3 – Further ideas Start your paragraph with a clear topic/point. Provide example/evidence that supports your point. Explanation of why the point is important and how it helps with your overall argument.

Conclusion (150 words)

Summary of main discussion points and recommendations for the future.

References All essays need a reference list.

This includes a list of all the sources (At least 10 sources) that were cited in the essay. It shows the reader where your sources of inspiration, argumentation and detail came from. Show the amount of research you have undertaken!

Remember that the reference list does not contribute to the total word count, so remember to deduct these words when you calculate the final word count

Do not forget to use in-text citations all the way throughout the Essay

Unit Brief Unit 2/4002: Engineering Maths Assignment 1: Mathematical Methods and Statistical Techniques Assignment Number 1 of 3 INTRODUCTION Task 1) a) The power (P) dissipated in a resistor (R) which is subjected to a voltage (V) across its terminals is given by the well-known formula;

P = V^2/R

Since you are new to the company your line manager is unsure of your capabilities, and has asked you to use the dimensions of P and V to determine the dimensions of R.

Voltage (V) = 25v

Resistance (R) = 20Ω

Current (I) = ?

Ohms Law is V=IR (Unicourse Ltd, 2025) we can transpose the above for I:

I=V/R

Therefore:

I=25/20

I = 1.25 A (Amperes, often shortened to Amps, A)

b) A guitar string, made by your Musical Instruments division, has mass (m), Length (l) and tension (F). It is proposed by one of your junior colleagues that a formula for the period of vibration (t) of the string might be;

t=2π √  m3l/F

Use dimensional analysis to show your colleague that this formula is incorrect.

As we know from above the dimensions of each variable, we can assume that when the equations are worked, they should be of equal formula both sides to be true.

From the common quantities table encountered in engineering we can assume the following: –

T = time (T)

M = mass (M)

L = Length (L)

F = Force (mass x acceleration) [MLT]

Dimensional analysis Expression under the square root

[m3l/F]=(M^3 L)/(M LT-^2 )=M^(3-1) L^(1-1 ) T^2 =M^2 T^2

Square root the equation

(_^([√ (m^3 l)/F] = √(M^2 ) T^2 =M T))

As we can see the equations don`t equal the same outcome and with their calculation theory and the formula is incorrect to prove a period of vibration.

c) An analogue-to-digital converter (ADC), manufactured by you signals division, takes 15 voltage samples of ramp waveform, measured in mV, as follows … 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 … 45.

Your Test colleague has asked you to assist by using a formula to calculate the sum of these 15 voltage samples.

There are a few ways this can be done; the first way is to complete the formula for all the numbers as follows with Sigma notation: –

(_^([√ (m^3 l)/F] = √(M^2 ) T^2 =M T))

We can see that each new term is constructed by adding 3 the previous number and is known as the common ratio

No. of samples n = 15

1st Voltage sample a1 = 3mV

Last Voltage sample a15 = 45mV

Sn = n/2 (a1+an)

S 15/2 = (3+45)

S 15/2 (48)

7.5 x 48 = 360 mV

d) A digital chip, made by your microelectronics division, counts continuously in the sequence: 512, 1024, 2048, 4096, …

You have been asked to use a formula to calculate the 11th count of the chip

an = a r (n-1)

a11 = 512 * 2(11-1)

a = 512 x 2^10

a11 = 524,288

e) A series electrical circuit which you are testing features a capacitor (C) charging via a resistor (R) and a DC supply (Vs). The voltage across the capacitor (Vc) may be described by the equation …

vc = vs(1-e-t/_/rc)

Where t represents time

Assuming Vc is 1V after a time of 4 seconds, determine the approx value of the capacitor.

formula working:

vc/vs=1-e^(-t/rc)

e^(-t/RC)=1 - Vc/Vs

C = (-t)/(R1n(1-Vc/Vs))

Voltage (V) = 25v

Resistance (R) = 20Ω

Vc/Vs = (1 – e^(-4(20 x 10^(-6) C)))

1/25 = 1 – e^(-4(20 x 10^6 C))

e^(-4(20 x 10^6 C)) = 1 – 1/25

e^(-4(20 x 10^6 C)) = 24/25

C = -4 / (20 x 10^6 ln(24/25))

ln(24/25) = -0.0416666667

C = -4 / (20 x 10^6 (-0.0416666667))

C = -4 / (20 x 10^6 x -0.0416666667)

C = 4 / (0.0833333334 x 10^6)

C = 4 / 83333.334 = 4.8 x 10^(-5)

C = 4.8 x 10^(-5)

C = 4.8 μF

MGT906 Strategic Business simulation Business strategy Report

Assessment Briefing Document

Unit Code MGT906 Total Weight (Report) 15% of total marks Unit Name Strategic Business simulation Total Marks /100 Assessment Number 2 Due Week 6 Assessment Name Business strategy Report Due Date

(Please note relevant time-zone)

Sunday,28thJune2026, 11:59pm(AEDT) Assessment Type Group Project Word Count/Length

(+/-10%)

Report:1800 to 2000 words File type: Word Rubric Available in Moodle

 

Assessment Task:

In a group you are required Section A: using the AI prompt for your company develop 2(45 marks) (Suggested word count: c50-800 words)

In this section of your group is required to use a generative AI platform to produce two short form strategy scenarios for your company in the BSG game.

You will be required to produce the prompt and show this in your report together with the output of the prompt copied directly from the selected AI site.

 

Step1 Identify a appropriate generative AI site

 

Step2 Use the prompt provided below that will provide 2 strategic plan options for your register BSG company. Please note this has to be for your group’s company data and no other.

 

Step3 Using the excel file template prepare competitive data of your choice using the data relevant to your company in the BSG game which will assist the AI platform in producing the strategic options this should include competitor analysis and key details of your company.

 

Step4 Copy the output into the same document including the data set in excel spread sheet (template to be provided).

Note your lecturer will be providing a worked example of how to complete this section in the lecture in week 5 it is critical that you attend

AI prompt provided is “As a co-manager of manufacturer and wholesaler of athletic footwear company in a global marketplace you have completed the first year of management decisions and the performance results as attached in the data provided. Using the attached data prepare two (2) strategic options for your company based on the company and industry data provided.

 

 

 

The strategic options should be written in no more than two pages and include 3 specific initiatives to be undertaken under each option.

The company operates across 4 regions Asia Pacific, North America, Europe Africa and Latin America. The company has manufacturing plants in Asia Pacific and North America. Including this company there are12 competitors in the international global market place.

Do not provide a recommendation”

A data template will be provided in excel will be provided for you to

Section B: prepare a Business style report which analyses your two options based on the AI generated output (55marks). Note this section is not to be generated using AI resources. Your management team is required to choose one of the strategic options as produced by your AI output.

The following should be addressed in your report.

Provide a rationale as to why your management team have chosen the specific strategic option Identify your closest competitors in the game What are the elements of the strategy that are key to your company’s success Explain to the board of directors how the strategy you have chosen as a management group can achieve a competitive advantage for your company.

Each member of the group should address and compile one response. This must be in your own words.

(Suggested word count:800 to1000 words)

2.A. Group Report Submission: You will submit a group report in Week 6 Sunday, 28thJune 2026, 11:59 pm (AEDT) in Moodle. Each report should not exceed 2000 words (+/-10%).Please submit your Report(.doc) one file per group.

You are required to combine the following and upload

Part A The output from the AI site Part B response AI declaration form provided in Moodle–to include all group members 3. Formatting & Submission Requirements: This section should include:

Formatting standards e.g. font style and size, line spacing. File format specifications–Word File naming conventions–e.g. Melbourne Group 1

 

 

 

Professional business report format–e.g., title page, table of contents, executive summary, page numbers etc. Group report submission instructions. Group formation instructions etc. Structure The report must contain the following(in this order):

Report coversheet(which details all contributing members’ names and student IDs) Introduction Body Conclusion Appendix to include the AI declaration document Reminder these screenshots inside your report or at the end of your report as Appendix.

4.Important Information (do not edit this section) Academic Integrity

 

 

Academic Integrity Policy Assessment Policy

Academic Misconduct Procedure

Academic Integrity:

Students must adhere to UBSS’ academic integrity policies in completing all assessments. The work submitted must be original.

Please acknowledge all sources of material in an accepted

Academic referencing style. You need to paraphrase/rewrite and comment on others’ information in your own words.

Please do not share any part(s)of your work with any other students for a single assessment or outside your group for a group assessment. Referencing Referencing:

In-text referencing is required for all sources used and a complete References list (presented at the end of your report) must be provided. Suggested referencing style: Harvard. Appropriate referencing and proper and insightful use of references are essential. Reports that provide inadequate, improper or no references will be graded accordingly within the rubric.

Use of AI Acceptable use of AI:

The use of generative AI tools (e.g. Chat GPT, Grammarly, Quillbot etc.)is permitted in this unit for the following activities:

Brain storming and refining your ideas. Paraphrasing.

NUR3201 Assessment Item 1 Task Sheet Course Code & Name NUR3201 Quality, Safety & Risk Assessment Item and Name Assessment 1: The role of human factors in improving patient safety and quality of care. Assessment Item Type Essay Due Date & Time Tues 30th June 2026 23:59hrs (AEST)  Length Word length: 1500 words +/-10% (word length excludes your intext references, reference list and appendices)  Marks and Weighting Marks out of 100; Weighting: 50% Assessed Course Learning Outcomes CLO1, Identify, analyse and apply concepts of integrated risk management as they relate to inter-professional healthcare.

CLO3, Articulate and apply clinical governance as it relates to quality and safety standards and the importance of leading risk mitigation in healthcare.

CLO4, Describe and apply risk management legislation, regulations, policies, and or guidelines when making decisions.

CLO5, Apply the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, the Aged Care Quality Standards and ethical frameworks to evidence based healthcare deliver.

CLO6, Apply clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills as they relate to teamwork, interprofessional collaboration for safe patient care.

CLO7, Synthesise and apply principles of quality, safety and risk management into simulated healthcare practice settings.

 

Rationale Registered nurses are required to identify and report risk. When the registered nurse understands the significance of human factors in contributing to poor patient outcomes, they are better able to identify and report potential and actual risk plus risk mitigate in the provision of clinical care.  In this essay you will explore the impact of physical, cognitive and organisational factors in the provision of safe and quality care.

 

Task Instructions This assessment requires you to draw upon hospital acquired infections. You are asked to critically analyse the significance of human factors in the healthcare environment, considering clinical governance, relevant risk management and legislative guidelines and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

In your response analyse physical, cognitive and organisational human factors. You must define each human factor and analyse each one’s relevance to patient safety and quality of care outcomes.

Provide an introduction introducing the outline of main points to be discussed and the concept of human factors in healthcare. In your introduction make a statement about the prevalence of hospital acquired infections. (approx. 100 words) Applying your learning about the physical human factors: Critically analyse the relevant physical human factors,discussingtheir importance in patient safety, healthcare quality, and clinical practice and how such factors may contribute to, or mitigate,hospital acquired infections. In your response, make specific reference to any relevantIntegrated Risk Management (IRM) principles and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.Your discussion must be supported by peer reviewed literature. (approx. 425- 450 words)

Applyingyour learning about the cognitive human factors: Criticallyanalyse the significance of cognitive human factors within healthcare practice, particularly in the context of hospital acquired infections. Analyse how cognitive factors such as decision-making, competence, and knowledge affect healthcare professionals’ performance in relation to the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice. Discuss how failures within these factors may contribute to hospital acquired infections and patient morbidity. This section must be supported by peer reviewed literature. (approx. 425-450 words)

Lastly, apply your learning about organisational human factors: Critically analyse how organisational culture, communication systems, leadership practices, and teamwork influence the prevention or contribution to hospital acquired infections. This section must be supported by peer reviewed literature. (425-450 words)

Provide a conclusion to summarise and synthesise the key aspects of your essay. (100 words) Reference List – APA 7th edition referencing style to be used throughout. A minimum of 10 peer reviewed scholarly sources is expected. The majority no older than 7 years old. Acceptable AI Use For this Assessment Item, acceptable AI use is set at:

 

Level 1: AI Assisted Structure Checking:

 

Description: Students may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to organise and check the structure and flow of their Assessment item. This includes grammar checks, coherence, and flow of arguments but excludes using AI to generate new text and/or new content.

 

 

Additional Instructions:

Include a statement indicating the AI tool(s) used (if any) for structure checking at the beginning of the Assessment Item and include the prompts you have used. Save copies of your drafts and content before/after AI was used, to produce upon request.

 

Do not copy and paste generative AI responses as your own work.

Academic Integrity Students should be familiar with, and abide by, policy on Academic Integrity and the definition of Academic Misconduct. Penalties apply to students found to have breached these policies and procedures. Please ensure you have completed the mandatory Academic Integrity training and have familiarised yourself with Academic Integrity at UniSQ.

 

You are required to complete the Academic Integrity module, before you submit your first assessment. Please access the module here.

Relevant Information and Resources USQ academic writing: https://www.usq.edu.au/library/study-support/assignments Referencing:  https://www.usq.edu.au/library/referencing Artificial Intelligence Guide: https://usq-qld.libguides.com/artificial-intelligence-students     Plagiarism – How to avoid plagiarism: https://www.unisq.edu.au/library/referencing/plagiarism NUR3201 Study Desk content – Assessment overview recording on Study Desk (under the assessment tab). NUR3201 student consultation is available each week (as advertised on the NUR3201 Study Desk) as well as support sessions which will be advertised within  the assessment tab.  Assessment Marking Criteria Refer to the Marking Rubric for this Assessment item below Submission Information This assessment must be submitted in electronic format as a Microsoft Word document (no PDF’s) via Turnitin.The Turnitin process may take up to 24 hours to produce a report. Therefore, allow adequate time to do this and address any issues of plagiarism* detected by Turnitin before final submission.

*Any percentage that relates to plagiarism detected by Turnitin is a concern and requires you to address this. The following link provides information on Turnitin: https://www.unisq.edu.au/current-students/ict/systems/turnitin

Scholarly conventions to be followed:

Set page margins to 2.5 cm on all sides. Double-space all text. Paragraphs should be double spaced with clear delineation. Font eitherCalibri, Times New Roman, Tahoma, Arial 12pt are acceptable. Include a page number on every page. A word count should be placed at the end of the essay, giving approx. words. File Name Conventions: Save your document with the following naming conventions: surname_initial_studentnumber_coursecode_A1_final.doc/docx Return of Assessment Items and Feedback for Learning Release of your grade will be planned to occur approximately 3 weeks post the published submission date. If you are granted an extension, you can expect the same time frame (approximately 3 weeks from your submission).

Moderation: All staff assessing your work meet to discuss and compare their judgements and to ensure all markers are marking similarly before marks/grades are finalised.

Extensions and Penalties for Late Submission Information on extensions and late penalties can be found here.

 

NUR3201 | Assessment ONE Marking Rubric | Trimester 2 2026 | Report

MARKING Criteria 10-8.5 8-7.5 7-6.5 6-5 4.5-0 Introduction   Provides asuccinct / well edited compelling,clear introduction that defines the scope and direction of the essay. Outlines clearly and succinctly the prevalence of HAI’s. Provides a mostly succinct and edited clear introduction that defines the scope of the essay. Outlines clearly the prevalence of HAI’s. Provides a somewhat succinct and edited introduction that defines the scope of the essay. Outlines the prevalence of HAI’s. Provides alimited introduction that provides a broad scope of the essay. Outlines the prevalence of HAI’s. Poor, irrelevant, or absent

introduction. Does not or/ poorly provides the direction / scope of the essay. Does not outline the prevalence of HAI’s.

20-17 16.5-15 14.5-13 12.5-10 9.5-0 Analysis of Physical

Human Factors in

Healthcare relevant to hospital acquired infections.

 

Excellent critical analysis and application of the physical human factors, high quality examples are provided to explain critical & focused points of discussion.

Critical discussion is articulate, relevant, specific, clear & concise.

Detailed and well-integrated link provided of physical human factors to Integrated Risk Management and NSQHS Standards. Supported by quality peer-reviewed literature (at least 10).

 

Very good critical analysis and application of the physical human factors, quality examples are provided to explain points of discussion. Critical discussion is mostly articulate, relevant, specific, clear & concise.

Mostly detailed and well-integrated link provided of physical human factors to Integrated Risk Management and NSQHS Standards. Supported by largely quality peer-reviewed literature (at least 10).

 

Mostly good critical analysis and application of the physical human factors, some good examples are provided to explain points of discussion. Critical discussion is mostly articulate, relevant, specific&clear.

Somewhat detailed and well-integrated link provided of physical human factors to Integrated Risk Management and NSQHS Standards. Supported by largely quality peer-reviewed literature (at least 8-9).

 

Mostly narrative discussion andapplication of the physical human factors, broad examples are provided to explain points of discussion. Discussion is satisfactory, mostly clear& relevant.

Satisfactory / broad linkprovided of physical human factors to Integrated Risk Management and NSQHS Standards. Supported by largely quality peer-reviewed literature (at least 7).

Group Assignment Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines Assessment Details Details Trimester T1 2026 Unit Code HM5002 Unit Title Finance for Managers Assessment Type Individual Assignment Weight 40% Submission Guidelines All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. The assignment must be in MS Word format unless otherwise specified. Academic Integrity Information Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity. All assessments must comply with academic integrity guidelines. Please learn about academic integrity and consult your teachers with any questions. Violating academic integrity is serious and punishable by penalties that range from deduction of marks, failure of the assessment task or unit involved, suspension of course enrolment, or cancellation of course enrolment. Penalties This assessment must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date and time, as late penalties apply (refer Student Handbook). Assessment submitted without a completed Assessment Cover Page will receive a 20% penalty. This assessment must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. Submissions which breach this requirement will receive a 20% penalty. A 20% penalty will be imposed for all single student (solo) group assessment submissions. Assessments submitted via a VPN will receive a 50% penalty. Assessment submitted via an overseas IP address is a direct breach of Holmes’ Student Academic Conduct and Integrity Policy. Reference sources must be cited using Holmes Institute Adapted Harvard Referencing method. Incorrect referencing will receive a 20% penalty. Group Assignment Guidelines and Specifications Part A — Statistical Analysis on Return, Risk and Correlation (20 Marks) You are employed as a financial analyst with the responsibility of conducting a comprehensive statistical analysis of investment performance across a selection of companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Your role involves evaluating key financial metrics, including returns, risk measures, and correlations, to generate meaningful insights that support investment decision-making.

The dataset containing the ASX-listed companies assigned to your group has been provided below. Using this dataset, you are required to apply appropriate statistical techniques to assess the performance and risk characteristics of each company.

Allocation of Companies Listed Companies (from ASX) Industry WDS: Woodside Energy Group Limited Energy STO: Santos Limited Energy NEU: Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences TLX: Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Requirements: I. Write an overview of your allocated companies, ensuring the following details are included:

a. Its principal business activities (main products or services) b. Total market capitalization (as of December 2024) c. Major company events in 2022–2024 which may have impacted its stock prices. (2 marks)

II. Statistical Analysis on Return, Risk and Correlation

Using the historical price data provided in a separate Excel spreadsheet, perform the following:

a) Calculate the monthly returns and complete the table below. If there are no return values, indicate them as N.A. (4 marks)

Month Company 1 (Name) Company 2 (Name) Company 3 (Name) Company 4 (Name) Jan-2022         Feb-2022         Mar-2022 etc…..         b) Calculate the arithmetic mean and standard deviation of monthly return and comment on the risk and return behaviour of stocks. (4 marks)

Company 1 (Name) Company 2 (Name) Company 3 (Name) Company 4 (Name) Arithmetic Mean (%)         Standard Deviation (%)         c) Calculate the geometric mean of monthly return for each stock, and explain what these values indicate about companies’ returns. (3 marks)

Company 1 (Name) Company 2 (Name) Company 3 (Name) Company 4 (Name) Geometric Mean (%)         d) Estimate the annual return for each company using the calculated average monthly return. (1 mark)

Company 1 (Name) Company 2 (Name) Company 3 (Name) Company 4 (Name) Annual Return (%)         e) Calculate the holding period return for each stock. (1 mark)

Company 1 (Name) Company 2 (Name) Company 3 (Name) Company 4 (Name) Holding Period Return (%)         f) Based on monthly returns, estimate and comment on these stocks’ correlations. (4 marks)

Please insert correlation matrix from your Excel output. The correlation matrix is obtained using CORREL(array1, array2) in Excel spreadsheet.

Note: Ensure that you attach the Excel file containing the price data and necessary calculations to your assignment submission. Assignments submitted without an attached Excel file will incur a 10% penalty.

Part B — Financial Ratio Analysis (13 Marks) In addition to conducting the statistical analysis on return, risk and correlation for the allocated companies using the historical prices in Part A, you are also required to perform a detailed financial ratio analysis. This analysis should complement the findings from Part A by offering deeper insights into each company’s financial performance, and overall market positioning.

Requirements:

Obtain and review the Balance Sheet and Income Statement for each of your assigned companies for three financial years (FY2022, FY2023 and FY2024). Attach these financial statements in the appendix of your report. Based on this information:

a) Evaluate each company’s liquidity position by calculating and analysing key liquidity ratios, such as the Current Ratio, Quick Ratio etc. for each of the three financial years. (3 marks)

Company 1 (Name)     Company 2 (Name)     Company 3 (Name)     Company 4 (Name)       2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 Ratio 1                         Ratio 2                         Etc..                         b) Comment on whether the company appears to have sufficient short-term resources to meet its obligations. (3 marks)

c) Identify and explain two key leverage ratios that would be important to creditors and/or potential investors (e.g. Debt-to-Equity Ratio, Interest Coverage Ratio, etc). Calculate and interpret these ratios for each company for each of the three financial years. (4 marks)

Company 1 (Name)     Company 2 (Name)     Company 3 (Name)     Company 4 (Name)       2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 Ratio 1                         Ratio 2                         Etc..                         d) Identify and explain two key financial ratios that would be important to shareholders and/or potential investors (e.g. Return on Equity, Earnings Per Share, etc). Calculate and interpret these ratios for each company for each of the three financial years. (4 marks)

Company 1 (Name)     Company 2 (Name)     Company 3 (Name)     Company 4 (Name)       2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 Ratio 1                         Ratio 2                         Etc..                         Part C — Preparation of an Investment Proposal (7 Marks) Finally, you are required to develop a well-structured investment strategy proposal. In this proposal, you must select and recommend two out of the four allocated companies, ensuring that one company is chosen from each industry represented in your dataset.

Your recommendations should be clearly justified and grounded in the findings from your earlier analyses, including both the statistical evaluation (returns, risk, and correlation) and the financial ratio assessment. You are expected to integrate these insights to explain why the selected companies offer stronger investment potential, considering factors such as performance consistency, risk profile, growth prospects, and competitive positioning within their respective industries.

Assignment Structure The assignment should include the following components:

The assignment cover page (group members’ names, student numbers, and all other required details) Abstract (one paragraph) Table of contents A brief introduction or overview of what the assignment is about Body of the assignment with appropriate section headings Conclusion List of References (follow the Holmes Adapted Harvard Referencing guidelines) Marking Criteria Marking Criteria Weighting Part A: Risk, Return and Correlation Analysis   Overview of companies 2 II. a) Calculation of monthly return 4 Calculation of arithmetic mean and standard deviation of monthly return 4 Calculation of geometric mean of monthly return and explain what these values indicate about the companies’ returns 3 Estimation of annual return 1 Estimation of holding period return 1 Correlation analysis 4 Part B: Financial Ratio Analysis   a) & b) Liquidity analysis 6 c) Leverage ratio analysis 4 d) Profitability and market value ratio analysis 4 Part C: Investment Proposal 7 Total 40 Student Assessment Citation and Referencing Rules Holmes has implemented a revised Harvard approach to referencing. The following rules apply:

Reference sources in assignments are limited to sources that provide full-text access to the source’s content for lecturers and markers. The reference list must be located on a separate page at the end of the report and titled: “References”. The reference list must include the details of all the in-text citations, arranged A-Z alphabetically by author surname with each reference numbered and each reference MUST include a hyperlink to the full text of the cited reference source. For example: Hawking, P., McCarthy, B. & Stein, A. 2004. Second Wave ERP Education, Journal of Information Systems Education, Fall, http://jise.org/Volume15/n3/JISEv15n3p327.pdf All assignments must include in-text citations. These must include the surname of the author/s or name of the authoring body, year of publication, page number of the content, and paragraph where the content can be found. For example: “The company decided to implement an enterprise-wide data warehouse business intelligence strategy (Hawking et al., 2004, p3(4)).” Non-Adherence to Referencing Rules For students who submit assignments that do not comply with all aspects of the rules, a 20% penalty will be applied. Late penalties will apply each day after the student/s have been notified of the due date. Students who comply with rules BUT their citations are ‘fake’ will be reported for academic misconduct. Academic Integrity Holmes Institute is committed to ensuring and upholding academic integrity, as it is integral to maintaining academic quality and the reputation of Holmes’ graduates.

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