Write a C or C++ program to run on a Unix platform. This program will take three arguments. The first argument will be the pathname of a directory on the system.

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Write a C or C++ program to run on a Unix platform. This program will take three arguments. The first argument will be the pathname of a directory on the system. The second argument will be a character string. second argument is a substring of a file name. you are searching for files(that match the substring of the name of the file given in the 2nd argument) in the directory, including subdirectories within the root directory. For example, if the 2nd argument is “sys”, then one of your outputs can be a “systems” file, if you have that file in your directory. you are going to print the maximum N files name(that matches the substring). you also need to print a few information associated with the file, such as file size, using stat system call. and you need to redirect your output to a text file.The third argument is the maximum number of output lines, N. Your program should display at most N entries in the directory tree in a text file.

You need to implement three system calls: Open, Read, and Stat Details of the system calls are given below. You can also use man command pages to learn more about these system calls.

1. Open system call: DIR *opendir (const char *dirname) Opendir system call opens a directory and returns a pointer to a struct DIR. DIR represents a directory stream, which is an ordered sequence of all directory entries in a particular directory.

2. Read system call: struct dirent *readdir (DIR *dirp) Once the directory has been opened, you can read the directory with readdir system call. Each time you call readdir system call, it returns another entry in the directory.

3. Stat system call: int stat (const char *path, struct stat *sb) Once you have the name of an entry, you can use the stat system call to get more information about it. stat function takes two arguments, the first is a path name and second is a pointer to struct stat, which contains information about the file.

In your opinion, can HSAs be aligned to the expectations of all these groups? Do you think HSAs can help improve health care cost, quality, and access? Why or why not?

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Health Savings Accounts: Case Study

The United States has arguably the most advanced health care in the world. And yet, a large proportion of Americans do not have access to this care due to its high cost. Providers, consumers, and the government have long searched for a way out of this paradoxical situation. HSAs offer one solution.

The American health care system is complex. A part of the population has access to health care through Medicare and Medicaid. Another part simply pays for care out of pocket. A substantial proportion of the population uses third-party payers to pay for care.

Payers have reacted to the rising costs of care by introducing various gatekeeper mechanisms. These have not been popular with consumers who see them as restrictive. The American population is aging and the need for care is likely to increase over the next decade.

While the earnings of health care professionals have been increasing, insurance premiums have also increased. Among hospitals, many are non-profit organizations offering substantial charity care. But for-profit and non-profit hospitals alike must show return on investment to remain viable. Providers must also factor reimbursement policies of payers into their decisions, sometimes even clinical decisions. These groups of stakeholders—patients, providers, payers, and the government—have different goals and different responses to the rising cost of care.

Based on your understanding, answer the following:

  • In your opinion, can HSAs be aligned to the expectations of all these groups?
  • Do you think HSAs can help improve health care cost, quality, and access? Why or why not?

Prepare a white paper that analyzes a specific performance management related problem in an organization.

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Prepare a white paper that analyzes a specific performance management related problem in an organization. Preferably, this organization will be the one in which you currently or recently worked.  Note the key words specific problem and analyzes.  This paper may be different from many past papers in two key ways.  First, it is written as a business white paper rather than in an academic style.  Second, it is written for the CEO or other key decision maker in the organization. It is not to be a description or history of events or a general treatment of a concept.  Do not include information that would be unnecessary for this person, such as the history of the organization.This assignment is modeled after White Papers which are created in organizations to address particular problems and generate solutions.

This requires analysis of a performance management related problem in an organization.  Build a compelling argument that the problem is serious enough to require organizational resources to solve.  Follow this up with a set of recommendations that will solve the problem.  The argument for these recommendations must be supported logically by what you discover in your analysis.

Deliverable #1 – Paragraph description of your intention for the paper. This is a one paragraph description of your intention for the paper.  This paragraph should identify the organization, your problem-related question you expect to answer, your chosen concept, and a statement about how this concept will help you answer your question. (1 paragraph)

Deliverable #2

1.    Problem Statement – A brief statement of a specific performance management related problem in a particular organization. Identify the costs, financial and others, of the organization not solving this problem.  Create a compelling argument on behalf of your view of the problem. Conclude this section with a clear question that you wish to answer through this paper.  Write this question in the form of an open-ended question rather than one that can be answered with a yes or no.

2.         Concept – Description of a concept chosen from the Key Concept List (attached) and how you expect this concept to help you successfully complete this analysis.  Include a statement about why you believe this concept will help you answer your question.  Present your concept in a form that will be useful in framing the analysis. (Do not present all you know about the concept.  Demonstrate your knowledge of the concept and its elements by the effective way you present how you will use the concept to answer your question.)  Reflect in this section how this concept will provide a more useful view of the problem by using. What questions do you want to ask, using the concept, which will help you answer your question? Remember to use the elements of the concept to  help you identify useful questions.  This is the section where your peer reviewed journal articles can help you better understand your chosen concept and/or how to use it for analysis.  Consider this section as your plan of action – what steps will you take to complete your analysis?  This is not the section to provide descriptive information about your organization.

Deliverable #3

1.     Analysis – Systematically ask the concept-framed question developed in the Concept Section to learn what is being done well and what could be improved.  Answer your questions and draw conclusions from your answers.  Do not introduce additional concepts in this section.  If an additional concept is valuable, integrate it in a revised concept section.  End this section with a list of conclusions you have drawn from your analysis.  Collectively, these conclusions should directly answer your open-ended question and provide a foundation for your specific, actionable recommendations.  In summary, this analysis section should be an execution of your plan developed in your concept section. (4 pages)

2.    Recommendations – From what you have learned in your analysis, make recommendations for specific action that would improve the handling of the situation.  These should address the problem presented in the first section..  A definite thread should be seen from the question to the concept to the analysis to your recommendations.  They should be readily identifiable, not buried in the midst of paragraphs.  Remember, as a manager, you are expected to be able to understand situations and determine specific action to take.  This is where you demonstrate you can identify specific, actionable recommendations. The work in the paper, to this point, should have created a compelling argument on behalf of your recommendations. (1 page)

3.   Evaluation – Review your problem-solving process.  In what ways did you find your definition of the problem useful in solving it?  What were the strengths and weaknesses of your choice of concept?  If you chose more than one concept, how well were you able to use an integration of these concepts to frame your analysis?  How might you have integrated them differently?  Is there another concept or two that might have been equally or more useful?  Which ones and why?  In what ways were you able to draw new conclusions about the problem through using this process? (1 page)

4.   Learning – The final section to this paper is not a typical conclusion.  Do not summarize your paper.  That is not necessary.  This section is an opportunity to reflect on you personal learning.  Write a brief statement about what you learned about Performance Management from completing this paper (1 page)

Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

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Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Identify a social issue you are strongly opposed to. Then use the 4 stasis questions on page 22 of the textbook to dive deeper into the topic in a way that builds a solid argument.

*Stasis questions on page 22:

1) How does popular culture stereotype you?

2) How does what we eat define who we are?

3) How does language influence our world?

4) Has the Internet destroyed privacy?

5) How free should campus speech be?

Think about a time when you believed an emotional appeal put forth by a political party, company, marketing campaign, or piece of advertising only to find out that you were not quite told the truth. Explain the situation, what was told to you, what the truth was, how you uncovered it, and how finding out that you were misled made you feel. Also explain if, or how, this experience changed how you view arguments put in front of you.

Imagine you are the marketing director for a company that makes fruit snacks for kids. The snacks aren’t so much fruit as they are sugar, water, and artificial dyes; but kids love them and they are individually wrapped for ease of use by busy parents. Your company needs to increase sales by 50% in the next quarter and your boss has put this burden on you. Write copy for a print ad to run in “Mom’s World” magazine that uses an emotional appeal to get busy moms to buy your product and give it to their children.

Select someone from the entertainment industry who is famous on an international scale. Then find a charity with characteristics that match that person’s character and ethos. Write the text for a print ad that would feature the performer talking about why the charity is important. Also include why you chose the person and charity you did, and why you feel they share an ethos.

Identify the current issue that the business is facing and propose an HRIS solution. Introduce the HR function that you chose as the focus of your business proposal, and explain the potential benefit for the business if that function is addressed.

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Please include the following elements:

      • Table of Contents
      • Executive Summary
      • Introduction to the Problem
      • Business Analysis
      • Proposal Overview
      • HRIS Type and Comparison
      • Recommendation for an HRIS Vendor
      • Project Management Roadmap
      • ConclusionPlease do not simply copy and paste Phases 1-3. The previous phases were considered raw data, and now you will be summarizing and finalizing your findings. You want to apply critical thinking to describe the data you have obtained.

        Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Identify the current issue that the business is facing and propose an HRIS solution. Introduce the HR function that you chose as the focus of your business proposal, and explain the potential benefit for the business if that function is addressed.
  2. Propose a type of HRIS for the organization in the scenario. Discuss the function that the HRIS serves, and identify how that system will solve the business issue.
  3. Compare and contrast at least two (2) HRIS vendors. Based on this comparison, make a case for the one (1) vendor that you recommend for your client.
  4. Create a project management roadmap for the client with projected timelines. Discuss the costs associated with the implementation, justifying your claims with HR metrics and cost benefit analysis.
  5. Use at least (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
  1. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
    1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
    2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
    3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

Develop a compensation and benefit package for the new HR Staff. Explain how this package will provide a high return on investment to the company.

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Assignment 3: Staffing the HR Department

Due Week 7 and worth 200 points

You are assessing the work design present in your selected company when you realize that you have not adequately reviewed the job descriptions, recruitment and selection methods the company currently uses. You will also need to make sure that the compensation and benefit packages are aligned with the company’s culture. At this point, you are realizing that you need immediate assistance, so you must start staffing your HR department.

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

1. Choose three (3) HR functions and assess the significance of each in adding value to your HR department in support of your company’s vision and mission.

2. Write a job description for one (1) of the HR functions you selected. Determine the specific degree (e.g., associates, bachelors, or masters) and certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, ATD, or WorldatWork) needed. Include the level and type of experience needed (e.g., industry, managerial, customer service, tenure, etc.).

  • Note: The job description should be incorporated into the paper and is counted towards the total page length requirement for this assignment.
  • Hint: You can use the Occupational Network website (https://www.onetonline.org/) for assistance

3. Choose one (1) recruitment method and one (1) selection method you will use in order to attract the best quality candidates for these positions. Provide a rationale for your choices.

4. Develop a compensation and benefit package for the new HR Staff. Explain how this package will provide a high return on investment to the company.

  • Hint: Review the article “Creating a Smart Compensation Package” http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/77934

5. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment from within the past five (5) years. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

6. Format your assignment according to these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
  • Cite the resources you have used to complete the assignment. Note: You must have a minimum of three (3) resources for this assignment.

Which is the ideal style of conflict?Answers:a. collaboratingb. accommodatingc. avoidingd. competingQuestion

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QuestionQuestion 1Which of the following is TRUE about conflict?Answers:a. It is not so much the conflict that creates the problem as the way in which you approach and deal with the conflict.b. If two people engage in relationship conflict, it means their relationship is unhealthy.c. Conflict hurts an interpersonal relationship.d. Conflict is bad because it reveals our negative selves.Question 2_____________________ conflict centers on facts—objects, events, and persons in the world usually external to the people involved in the conflict.Answers:a. Inferentialb. Factualc. Contentd. RelationshipQuestion 3Which is the ideal style of conflict?Answers:a. collaboratingb. accommodatingc. avoidingd. competingQuestion 4This style of conflict management represents great concern for your own needs and desires and little concern for the needs and desires of others.Answers: a. competingb. collaboratingc. accommodatingd. avoidingQuestion 5Which of the following is NOT true in regard to online conflict?Answers: a. Online conflict is usually more positive than face-to-face conflict.b. The same conflicts that arise in face-to-face conflict can happen in online conflict.c. It can range from posting irrelevant messages to trolling.d. Online conflict often centers on the violation of Internet courtesy.Question 6When Leonardo and Kate argue, Kate’s all-too-frequent strategy is to bring up all of Leonardo’s previous failures and indiscretions. Kate’s behavior is best described asAnswers: a. blame.b. silencers.c. gunnysacking.d. face-detracting.Question 7Anna is willing to speak up when she feels like she has a point to make and is defending a cause she believes in. Anna will score high onAnswers: a. aggressiveness.b. extroversion.c. assertiveness.d. argumentativeness.Question 8Whenever, he engages in conflict, Tommy starts yelling, which prevent his partner from constructively responding. This is an example of the use of (a)Answers: a. gunnysacking.b. silencer.c. beltlining.d. catastrophizing.Question 9Physical flight, falling asleep, or just mentally withdrawing are all examples ofAnswers: a. gunnysacking.b. avoidance.c. redefinition.d. empathy.Question 10_____________________ hat asks that you look at the upside.Answers: a. Positive benefitsb. Negativec. Feelingd. FactQuestion 11The most common type of verbal aggressiveness isAnswers: a. cursing.b. character attack.c. threatening.d. teasing.Question 12Which of the following is NOT a way to communicate equality when dealing with conflict?Answers: a. stress your own opinions firstb. avoid interruptingc. recognize cultural differencesd. make requests and avoid demandsQuestion 13John really didn’t want to take on another shift Saturday, but he didn’t want to make waves with his supervisor, so he said yes. This is an example of the ____________ conflict style.Answers: a. avoidingb. collaboratingc. compromisingd. accommodatingQuestion 14Ryley and Tyler were trying to decide which movie to go to—the comedy film or the new romance film. They decide to go to the comedy film tonight and see the romance film next week. This is an example ofAnswers: a. compromising.b. competing.c. avoiding.d. accommodatingQuestion 15_______________________ techniques involve helping the other person to maintain aAnswers: a. Face-enhancingb. Avoidancec. Gunnysackingd. Face-detracting

Consider that you found an online job posting for your dream job. Practice completing a résumé package that includes a cover letter, a résumé, and a professional strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis.

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Instructions

Consider that you found an online job posting for your dream job. Practice completing a résumé package that includes a cover letter, a résumé, and a professional strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. This résumé package is designed to help you prepare for a future job search.

Cover Letter

The cover letter must be at least a one-page (three-paragraph) memo that has been tailored to a specific job that interests you. Outline your cover letter using the following steps:

  • an opening paragraph that describes the position you are applying for,
  • a body paragraph that explains your skills and experience, and
  • a closing paragraph that requests an interview and provides your contact information.

Résumé

The résumé must be at least one page in length and should adhere to the steps outlined in Chapter 14 (see page 206). The details within the résumé must be current with all relevant and up-to-date information.

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The first step in building a résumé is to create a draft document with key headings. This involves collecting and merging all relevant information into one document. Begin identifying and listing the following information into an electronic document: Education. List schools, degrees, certificates, credentials, GPA, licenses, and other relevant education-related information, including military experience. Include dates with each entry. Skills. List all skills you possess and identified from the completed accomplishments worksheet (Activity 13.1) in Chapter 13. Employment. Starting with the most recent job, list the employer, start and end dates of employment (month and year), job title, and responsibilities. Languages. List foreign languages, fluency levels, and if you can read, speak, and/or write the foreign language. Honors and awards. List any honors and awards you have received at school, work, or from the community. Professional/community involvement. List volunteer work and community service projects. Include any leadership role you took in these activities. Note that when compiling information to include in your résumé, there is no personal information listed. Personal information such as birthdate, Social Security number, marital/child status, ethnicity, or religion should not be included on a résumé. It is also inappropriate to list hobbies or include photographs. There are laws that protect employees from discrimination in hiring and advancement in the workplace, and employers should not be aware of personal information unless it is relevant to the job for which you are applying. Additional information regarding this subject is presented in Chapter 15. Older job seekers should not list the date of graduation on a résumé, as it could be used for age discrimination.

SWOT Analysis

The SWOT analysis should address the professional strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to your professional career. Be honest with yourself as you create this analysis. You may use bullet points for the SWOT analysis, but please use detailed and complete sentences. Your SWOT analysis must be at least one page in length.

Compile all three sections into the one-word document. Your complete assignment must be at least three pages in length. Outside sources are not a requirement for this assignment.

Body – 7-10 pages of introduction, background on your topic, research support, personal evaluation, strong conclusion. Body should be organized with a minimum of the following titles:

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Everything together/ APA format, 8 pages, intro, body, conclusion, references 5 credible  anotated bibliography

This week you will submit your final project. You can also refer to Module 1 for a full description and technical requirements.

You will create original research paper with a body of 8 pages. In general, your paper should consist of the following pages:

Title Page – captivating title, your name, title of the course, date

Body – 7-10 pages of introduction, background on your topic, research support, personal evaluation, strong conclusion. Body should be organized with a minimum of the following titles:

  • Introduction
  • Thesis or Position
  • 3-5 Sub-Topics
  • Conclusion

References Cited page – in APA format.

Research and Writing Requirements include:

  • Proper mechanics: clear, concise, complete sentences and paragraphs, proper spelling, grammar and punctuation. (See style handbooks recommended by your college’s Online Library, which you can access through the Resources tab.)
  • Five or six sources for the paper from your research. Your textbook is a good resource. Internet resources should be reliable as at a university or government website. Please use one or two sources as available from your college’s Online Library. Use statements and ideas that you have come up with on your own and blend these in with your research. Do not plagiarize. If you want to use actual words from a source, put them in quotation marks with the source.

Follow APA format for citing your sources. For APA guidelines, go to your college’s online library, which you can access through the Resources tab.

Copy the blank table from page one and paste the table onto a new page in the same document.

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You are to construct a Flow Process Chart and a Flow Diagram for the Food Item originally specified in Module Assignment One that is prepared by the Cook at the Fast Food Restaurant called Mexican BurgerMac, Inc.

Download the Flow Process Chart Form.

You must complete the Flow Process Chart using Microsoft WORD.

At the top of the form enter your name, and change the Company Name to “Mexican BurgerMac, Inc.” Also enter the other information indicated at the top of the form.

Instead of using the symbols such as circles and diamonds, use the corresponding capital letters O, I, T, D, and S as appropriate in the Symbol Column on the form. Be sure to include a distance for all transportations. Number each activity in sequence beginning with the number 1 and continuing to the last activity on your chart.

If you have more activities than will fit on one page then you can continue to add activities using either one of the following methods:

1. Add rows to the bottom of the table using the “Table” tab at the top of the Microsoft WORD software page.

2. Copy the blank table from page one and paste the table onto a new page in the same document.

Download the Flow Diagram Form.

You must complete the Flow Diagram using Microsoft WORD.

There are some Transportation, Operation, and Delay templates along the top of the form for you to copy and paste as ofter as you need them. You should delete any extra template symbols that you do not need for this assignment.