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Assignment: Fair Treatment in Workplace
Assignment: Fair Treatment in Workplace
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You have been hired as a Management Consultant by a large company to examine the business decisions of the company in regards to employee protections. The laws applicable are federal anti-discrimination laws, federal health and safety laws and employer firing practices related to the employment-at-will doctrine.
In relation to the three questions below, write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1. Analyze, identify and explain recent legislation, within the last 10 years, that helps to protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. Provide at least two federal legislative protections. Provide some insight when the federal legislation conflicts with the state.
2. Explain the Employment at Will Doctrine and ALL the exceptions to the Doctrine. Look at the scenarios below and determine whether the decision to fire the employee is a smart one. Identify why or why not and determine all the possible exceptions per the EAW Doctrine that is applicable, might be or could be applicable if the employee sues for wrongful termination.
Scenarios:
· Brenda, a manager, started a blog on the company website for employee grievances. She noticed a worker was protesting that no Asian American employees had gotten a raise in two (2) years at the company. The worker also criticized how much the CEO made and how the CEO was “out-of-touch.” Brenda reprimanded the worker. The next day, the worker talked to her fellow co-workers about forming a union. Brenda subsequently fired the worker.
· Jason, a department supervisor, requests approval to fire his secretary. Alice, his secretary, a devout Christian woman, was putting out Right-to-Life flyers in the employee break room. Alice was also taking time out to pray each day during the busiest time of the morning.
· Brian, head of Accounting, refused to sign Lori’s leave request for jury duty. Lori is a tax attorney in his department. Brian wants to fire Lori for being absent without permission during their most busy time – tax season.
· Peter has worked for the company for 1 year. He has a rare form of liver disease and works with chemicals that make his condition worse. Peter does not want to stop working but his boss is not happy with his performance and wants to let him go.
3. Determine the federal law in regards to undocumented workers and whether they are eligible for state workers’ compensation in the United States. Advocate for or against this practice and substantiate your response with research to support your position.
4. Use the textbook and at least two (2) other quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources. Textbook for this class is a required source for this assignment.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Analyze and apply the concepts of ethical decision making, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.
· Analyze and evaluate the employment-at-will doctrine and the statutory protections afforded employees.
· Analyze and evaluate federal law in regards to discrimination and health and safety in the workplace
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in law, ethics, and corporate governance.
· Write clearly and concisely about law, ethics, and corporate governance using proper writing mechanics.

Assignment: Leadership Journal
Assignment: Leadership Journal
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Journaling provides a valuable tool for recording, reflecting on, and reviewing your learning. This approach provides an opportunity for you to “connect the dots” and observe the relationships between and among activities, interactions, and outcomes.
Unlike a personal journal of thoughts and feelings, this Leadership Journal is a record of your activities, assessments, and learning related to this academic experience.
Journal entries should include a record of the number of hours spent with your nurse leader each week.
Part – 1– Write a journal entry of 750-1,500 words on the subject of power, including the following:
Provide observations and thoughts on the activities in Weeks 1-2.
Identify your given “power” at your workplace or in your professional life. What is your greatest contribution in the lives of others?
Find three people with whom you interact professionally and ask them to affirm the influence you bring to their lives. How and why did you choose the individuals? What pearls of wisdom did they share that you had not considered?
Reflect on at least two things you learned from the “Issue of Power” video.
Part- 2– Write a journal entry of 750-1,500 words on the subject of authority, including the following:
Provide observations and thoughts on the activities in Weeks 3-4.
Explain your place of influence in your professional life.
Describe any opportunities you have had to help people be successful.
Identify actions you have taken to serve people and your relationship to those individuals.
Reflect on at least two things you learned from the “Issue of Authority” video.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Part – 3– Write a journal entry of 750-1,500 words on the subject of purpose, including the following:
Provide observations and thoughts on the activities in Weeks 5-6.
Describe how your nurse leader’s leadership style affects the people the nurse leads. Do staff members express feelings of support and helpfulness? Are there examples of leading rather than dictating? Did the leader say or do things designed to “build up” staff or were there missed opportunities?
Reflect on at least two things you learned from the “Issue of Rule” video
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Part – 4- Write a journal entry of 750-1,500 words on the subject of provision, including the following:
Provide observations and thoughts on the activities in Weeks 7-8.
Describe how your nurse leader influences the work environment. Consider how influence protects and values others in the work environment.
Identify two or more ways your own leadership could promote a feeling of protection and honor in your work environment.
Reflect on at least two things you learned from the “Issue of Headship” video.
Part -5- Write a journal entry of 750-1,500 words on the subject of serving, including the following:
Provide observations and thoughts on the activities in Weeks 9-10.
Would your co-workers or those you “serve” consider you responsible for some aspect of their success? Describe a situation where you were able to assist another nurse with achieving a professional goal.
Reflect on at least two things you learned from the “Issue of Servant” video.
Part – 6 – Write a journal entry of 750-1,500 words on the subject of example, including the following:
Provide observations and thoughts on the activities in Weeks 11-12.
Identify three to five personal values or characteristics that you believe are critical components of a good leader, such as honesty, compassion, or fairness. How do you express those values in your professional life?
Reflect on at least two things you learned from the “Issue of Example” video.
Part – 7– Write a journal entry of 750-1,500 words on the subject of humility, including the following:
Provide observations and thoughts on the activities in Weeks 13-14.
Describe an interaction or decision point this semester in which your nurse leader demonstrated humility or a missed opportunity to promote the success of others.
Summarize your practicum experience with your nurse leader. What insight into your own leadership style were you able to see? What do you believe was the most important thing you learned in this experience?
Utilizing servant leadership principles outline a plan to improve your own success as a leader. Identify specific steps you plan to take to create this improvement.
Reflect on at least two things you learned from the “Issue of Humility” video