The participation of the staff is entirely voluntary and while staff will
be encouraged to participate it will not be mandatory and staff members
will only be approached once with the survey placed in their mailboxes at
work. Staff members will be allowed to return the surveys in a locked box
placed off the unit and in an unobserved area for maximum anonymity. It
would be our goal to receive completed surveys from at least fifty percent
of the nursing staff and at least fifty percent of the medical provider
staff for the staff element of the study to be valid. For medical provider
staff, we will only request surveys from individual who manage patients at
least 3 days out of the week on the intensive care units. Consultants,
dieticians, laboratory or radiology staff will not be polled, since their
involvement in resuscitation would be unlikely and minimal. For nursing
staff, we will ask for anyone who works at least 20 hours…...

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References:

Hanson C, Strawser D. Family Presence during cardiopulmonary

resuscitation: Foote Hospital emergency department's nine-year

perspective. J Emerg Nurs. 1992 Apr; 18(2):104-6

Axelsson AB, Zettergren M, Axelsson C. Good and bad experiences of family

presence during acute care and resuscitation. What makes the difference?

Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2005 Jun; 4(2):161-9.

Wal-Mart
Key Issues/Problem Statement: How can Wal-Mart's low cost strategy remain competitive?

Root Cause(s): Wal-Mart targets low-income consumers. When forced to raise the price of essentials like food, sales go down. Sales are also down at the end of the month when consumers are running low on their funds and waiting for their paychecks.

Wal-Mart will continue to pursue a cost leadership strategy.

Advantages/Disadvantages: Advantages include the fact that there are many price-sensitive consumers and Wal-Mart's main attraction is the prices of its goods, not the quality and uniqueness of its merchandise. But low-cost strategies can be challenging when low-income consumers are forced to drastically cut back on their purchasing because they are more affected by higher prices and economic downturns than high-income consumers.

Recommendation: Wal-Mart should focus in the items its core consumer base needs the most (such as groceries and other necessities) and keep these prices at rock bottom. It can raise the…...

Kudler Fine Foods: Problem Statement
Kudler Fine Foods is a company which provides gourmet style groceries and catering services to the local markets. KFF's primary vision is to be the premiere gourmet grocery store for those savvy shoppers who are searching for the finest meats, produce, cheeses and wine."(University of Phoenix, 2010, p. 3). Although Kudler Fine Foods has managed to succeed as a small company, they can't benefit from the large scale economies to purchase from their suppliers. In comparison to the large scale grocery stores, they have a small profit margin. In addition, the company's employees' high payroll causes the same result. The limited geographic expansion only allows KFF to cater to the San Diego local market. This can be a serious issue for KFF when similar competitors are present.

KFF's small management team can lead to weak employee-customer relationships since the employees are not able to give the required…...

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References

Cohen, P. (2010). Deming's 14 Points. Retrieved February 1, 2010 from http://www.hci.com.auhcisite2/articles/deming.htm

Godfrey, A.B. (1997). Statistical Standards and Quality. Retrieved February 7, 2010.

Young, J., & Wilkinson, A. (2001). Rethinking total quality management. Total Quality Management, 12(2), 247-258, 12

Don Hudson (2010). Kudler Fine Foods Strategic Plan. Retrieved April 12, 2010. University of Phoenix.  http://www.bukisa.com/articles/399608_kudler-fine-foods-strategic-plan-university-of-phoenix-str581

Valve Problem Statement
Valve Software's organizational structure regarded as flat has been of great help to the company though with some minor mishaps. The flat organizational culture has ensured improved communication in the firm, elevated job satisfaction levels and lowered management costs (Ivancevich & Donnelly Jnr., 1975). In this system, employees are obliged to undertake projects they desire, work with team members sharing similar aspirations, and other aspects governing daily work routines (Hofstede, 1991).Valve's organizational structure is a portrayal of a move towards employee self-empowerment as well as creativity which most firms lack. As a concern, Valve's structure when upheld by other firms can help in the development of teams capable of solving their own problems and accomplish creative and innovative tasks (Weia, Liub, & Herndon, 2011). Despite the fact that the Valve structure is successful, the major challenge present in researching such an organization is whether the model, or lack…...

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Koberg, C.S., & Chusmir, L.H. (1987). Organizational Culture Relationships with Creativity and other Job-Related Variables. Journal of Business Research, 15(5), 397-409.

Porter, L.W., & Lawler III, E.E. (1964). The Effects of "Tall" Versus "Flat" Organization Structures on Managerial Job Satisfaction. Personnel Psychology, 17(2), 135-148.

Weia, L.-Q., Liub, J., & Herndon, N.C. (2011). SHRM and Product Innovation: Testing the Moderating Effects of Organizational Culture and Structure in Chinese Firms. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 22(1), 19-33.

Daniel's problem statement and research questions. Use the following criteria:
The background of the problem is clear. The problems of customer complaints, outdated planes that require more maintenance, which causes delays and have a lot of technical problems is clearly stated.

The goal of the research project is clear. The goal of determining how the delays affect consumers' service evaluations is clearly stated.

The problem statement is formulated in a neutral and unambiguous way. The problem statement is stated to be open to all possible problems and solutions.

The problem statement is precise and specific. The problem statement does specifically state the problems of customer complaints and outdated planes.

e. The problem statement is relevant. The statement is relevant to the presented problems.

f. The problem statement is feasible. The problem statement is feasible.

g. The specific research questions follow logically from the problem statement. Questions 1 and 2 logically flow from the problem statement. Question…...

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Bibliography

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Eboli, L. & . (n.d.). A New Customer Satisfaction Index for Evaluating Transit Service Quality. Retrieved from University of Calabria, Italy:  http://www.nctr.usf.edu/jpt/pdf/JPT12-3Eboli.pdf 

Manage your customer care. (n.d.). Retrieved from Business Link: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?itemID=1074301445&type=RESOURCES

Deducing a roblem Statement and urpose of Study
Using a deductive, or top-down, approach requires that you move from a broad or general content area to a specific content area. In Week 3, you used a deductive approach to narrow a broad area of interest to a specific researchable dissertation topic. Now, you are asked to use a deductive approach to narrow your dissertation topic to a specific problem statement.

Before you develop your problem statement, it is important to consider the literature you have read thus far and determine gaps in the literature. A gap in the literature does not mean there has never been research in a specific area. It simply suggests there is an opportunity for research to provide insight, a unique approach, or an expansion to your topic area. For instance, suppose you are interested in examining the impact of nutritional counseling on the prevention and management of…...

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Problem Statement and Purpose of Study

Finding a way for children to thrive in the inner-city has long been a challenge. Inner-city neighborhoods are notoriously challenging environments for children to thrive in, as they often lack vital resources, safe public spaces and good public schools. Certain trends continue to exist within inner-city neighborhoods that can only contribute to the hindrance in development. These elements are things like excessive crime rates, the shoddy educational resources and the prevalence of single-parent homes. The literature shows a yawning chasm in research which takes a close and incisive look at all of these factors and the consequences they create for child development. The problem statement of this paper seeks to determine which of these factors creates the biggest developmental challenge for children and forseeably does the most harm.

The purpose of the study is to gather the most concrete and collective evidence regarding the range of detrimental obstacles that children growing up in the inner city face. In the study "Views of Nature and Self-Discipline" by Taylor and colleagues looks at how exposure to nature and being instilled with self-discipline can actually help improve outcomes for these children and help to minimize things like "academic underachievement, juvenile delinquency, teenage pregnancy, and other important negative outcomes" (Taylore et al., 2001). Green space is largely viewed as an interruption to the often gray, urban and chaotic lifestyle that the inner city presents. There is question that perhaps changing the environment can help change the outcomes these children face. The findings of the research

generated from the problem statement. Like the problem statement, research questions should be stated clearly, refer to the relationship between two or more variables, and be researchable (Tuckman, 1999). For instance, suppose you are interested in examining predictors of success for doctoral students. As you begin your research, you find that there is a gap in the literature. This is an opportunity for a researchable problem. If there is no research in this area, your research questions might be more exploratory and less defined (e.g., hat are the predictors of success for online doctoral students?). If there are a few studies that address predictors of success for online students, your research questions might be more defined, depending on what previous research indicates. If in previous research, the relationship between GRE scores and the success of doctoral students is already established, your research question should focus on another predictor that…...

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Walden dissertations: Research problem statements

According to the dissertation authored by Pullman (2007), on "Inner-city students' perceptions about art education: Its role, value, and significance in their lives," there has been increasing debate about the role of arts education within the school system in the wake of the emphasis on standards-based benchmarks an No Child Left Behind (NCLB). This is particularly true of schools deemed to be failing or at risk, many of which are located in the inner cities. This dissertation specifically seeks to explore the attitudes of inner city students themselves in regards to arts education. It is qualitative in nature and attempts to let students speak. The problem statement is thus to discern inner-city students' perceptions of the arts educations they do receive, and how it impacts their larger perceptions of learning. The author found that, despite the fact that students enjoyed art instruction and found art instruction personally empowering and motivating in a way that spilled over into other domains of learning, there was still a push to cut back on such subjects to "make room" for subjects that were directly tested on standardized exams. "The idea that this young artist, or others like him could conceivably be denied the learning context area in which he found joy and success is appalling to me, yet art's marginalization in test-focused schools makes this a reality across the nation, especially in urban districts where test scores are often lowest and emphasis is strictly on core subjects" (Pullman 2007: 232).

The research questions which frame the Pullman study are more general and experiential in nature, namely how arts education motivates students and how it enhances their education in students' lived experiences. The framework is narrative and phenomenological rather than scientific and quantitative in its approach. Research Question 1, "of what value is art education in the perceptions of inner city public school students at the elementary and middle school levels?" stresses this narrative approach. Research Question 2, "How do these students compare the value of their

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
The problem statement ithin the article by Berenholtz et al. (2011) concerns one of the most significant and common causes of patient morbidity and mortality, referring to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The study focuses on the impact of hat they refer to as "multifaceted intervention" on reducing the incidences of this condition in the Intensive Care Unit. The gap identified exists beteen the translation of intervention guidelines to clinical practice in a routine sense. Successfully achieving such translation ould significantly reduce a serious public health issue hile also ensuring that the quality of care in hospitals across the country is improved.

In the light of the above, the purpose of the study as to determine hether a multifaceted intervention ill have a positive impact on compliance in the use of evidence-based therapies and the reduction of VAP in intensive care units. To investigate this, the study formed part of a nationide…...

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works cited. The information obtained was sufficient to build the discussion of the problem and methods to offer solutions.

The model the authors developed was a "change model," involving the use of elements such as systems of care, engagement of teams, centralizing support, robust data collection and ensuring the quality of data, and intervention adaptation. Although the authors could find only inconsistent existing evidence regarding the benefits of collaboration and knowledge translation, they remained focused on investigating and proving the effectiveness of their methods.

Finally, the result demonstrated that most VAPs can be prevented, which means that there are implications for public health, as indicated above. A further advantage in the favorable results is that no expensive technology or funding was required to implement the methods, since these methods focused on using what is already available in terms of existing knowledge and practice. The focus was merely on using what was already available in a more effective way. In a health care setting, it is vital not to unnecessarily drive up funding efforts, since this will ultimately have a negative impact on the community making use of the service. The study has therefore demonstrated that, through effective teamwork and communication, VAPs can be reduced via translating theory and guidelines into practice in the clinical setting.

References

Berenholtz, S.M., Pham, J.C., Thompson, Needham, D.M., Lubomski, L.H., Hyzy, R.C., Welsh, R., Cosgrove, S.E., Sexton, J.B., Colantuoni, E., Watson, S.R., Goeschel, C.A., and Pronovost, P.J. (2011, Apr.). Collaborative Cohort Study of an Intervention to Reduce Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 32(4). Retrieved from: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/658938

In “Associations Between Gun Violence Exposure, Gang Associations, and Youth Aggression,” Forster, Grigsby, Unger, et al. (2015) use logical regression models on cross-sectional data from three middle schools in California to determine the associations between aggression, self-control, and gang affiliations. The Literature Checklist, the Litmus Test Guide, and the Problem Statement Checklist all provide frameworks for evaluating the reliability and validity of the Forster, Grigby, Unger, et al. (2015) research. The Litmus Test Guide covers four main parameters including whether the research was justified, grounded in the literature, original, and also amenable to scientific study. Ideally, any doctoral or professional research should meet all four of these main criteria. The Problem Statement Checklist focuses more specifically on the problem statement itself, which should be clearly stated, with a guiding rationale for the research. Moreover, the problem statement should be consistent with the research methods used in the field and show…...

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References

Forster, M., Grigsby, T. J., Unger, J. B., & Sussman, S. (2015). Associations between gun violence exposure, gang associations, and youth aggression: Implications for prevention and intervention programs. Journal of Criminology, 

doi:

“Litmus Test Guide.”

“Problem Statement Checklist.”

“Use of Literature Checklist.”

 

http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/963750

goal of modern research has been to try to improve overall nursing quality so that patients receive better care. A number of studies have focused on nursing behavior that can be improved to thus improve the quality of care patients receive. The recent discourse clearly illustrates a problem regarding nursing staff and the proper handling of tracking biological allografts.
In the surgical field, one of the areas of safety that needs to be addressed is the tracking of biological allografts. This activity is a mandatory requirement of The Joint Commission. A number of the top cell and tissue banking organizations have understood the crucial need for appropriate labeling, and have thus worked on creating working labels that are easily read and recognized by nursing and physician staff (Brubakerm 2010). Zabel (2009) also discusses how the Transplantation Transmission Sentinel Network was established to help strengthen security and safety controls to improve…...

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References

Bren, Linda. (2005). Keeping the human tissue transplants safe. FDA Consumer.

Brubaker, Wilson D. (2010). Coding and traceability: Cells and tissues in North America. Cell Tissue Bank, 11(4), 379-389.

Edgerton, Mary E., Grizzle, William E., & Washington, M.K. (2010). The development of a tissue request tracking system for the CHTN: A case study in managing change in informatics for biobanking operations. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 10(32), 1-7.

Zabel, Karen. (2009). Allograft safety initiative is granted a 1-year extension to achieve safety goals. Orthopedics Today, P.48-50.

Overrepresentation of Minorities Special Education
Overrepresentation of Minorities in Special Education

The national debate over special education has no easy answers. On one hand, many parents of affected children want more resources catering to their children's special needs. However, the 'mainstreaming' movement, which was and is supported by many parents, stresses the need to place children in the least restrictive environment possible. There is clearly a need to balance placement in special education to promote educational success with a need for normalcy. Into this debate is the concern that minority children are disproportionately represented in special education classes, and that racist and classist assumptions may cause what would be seen as mere difficulties in non-minority children to be 'disabilities' in minority children (Shippen 2009; Rogers 2002). Ironically, greater support for special education arose as a result of the civil rights movement, out of a desire to acknowledge and support 'difference' in a…...

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Despite the rosy assessment of the benefits of special education, "academic outcomes for students with disabilities fall substantially below outcomes for non-classified students, leading to skepticism among disproportionality adherents that students of color will truly benefit from special education" (Feldman 2012). Minority students tend to be treated substantively differently than whites within special education -- they are more often placed in restrictive classrooms than receive supportive instruction while in a mainstream environment or are placed in special education as punishment for perceived disobedience (Feldman 2012; Bryan, Griffin & Thomas 2012)

"The identification and assessment processes, IQ test, and practitioner bias are most frequently cited as contributing to overrepresentation" (Mills 2003: 7). Black young men are particularly overrepresented in schools dominated by whites, suggesting that behaviors not viewed as 'normative' or resistant are punished with placement (Mills 2003: 71). Minority students who are struggling are often not identified early on in their academic careers and placement in special education is seen as the only recourse. Also, economically-related struggles and cultural deficits are misread as disabilities. "The social construct of the 'normal child' became racialized through the special education referral and classification process, and subsequently produces disproportionality" (Ahram, Fergus, & Noguera 2011).

Clearly, special education is failing our children: particularly our young, black male children who are disproportionately represented in special education classes. But the solution is elusive: to what extent is instructor bias the major factor in placement is uncertain, versus real deficits? The solution is likewise unclear. Same-sex education, more mainstream classroom support and less biased forms of testing, screening, and instruction are all potential solutions (Piechura-Couture, Heins, &

Problem Statement and Research Questions Problem Statement
To a large extent, the relevance of a problem statement cannot be overstated when it comes to efforts to clearly capture the issue under consideration. Towards this end, I will be seeking to offer a concise and clear description of the primary concern, i.e. the educational attainment of teen mothers and why it warrants attention.  Thus, in this case, I will not only put the issue into context, but also highlight what is already known about the issue, and the relevance as well as objective of the study.
Teenage pregnancies are a concern in the United States. As a matter of fact, various surveys have indicated that a significant percentage of school girls in their adolescence get pregnant each year. Indeed, as Humberstone (2018) observes, the U.S. happens to be a leader in teenage pregnancies among developed countries.  Teenage pregnancy as well as child bearing affects…...

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References

Humberstone, E. (2018). Social Networks and Educational Attainment among Adolescents Experiencing Pregnancy. Socius, 7(3), 73-81.

Paton, D., Bullivant, S. & Soto, J. (2020). The Impact of Sex Education Mandates on Teenage Pregnancy: International Evidence. Health Economics, 29, 790-807.

Watson, L.L., Vogel, L.R. & Wubbena, Z. (2016). Educational Resiliency in Teen Mothers. Cogent Education, 4(1), 109-117

Problem Statement In the words of Quisenberry (2018), “while increased challenges are prevalent during virtual teaming arrangements, there seems to be evidence supporting that virtual team performance can be improved when team members have higher emotional quotients.” This is particularly the case given that various studies seem to suggest that the most common difficulties virtual teams encounter have got to do with failure by team members to effectively self-manage, share knowledge, and integrate the…...

Rachel Johnson
Problem Statements and Drafts of Goals

Rachel's working hours are taking a toll on her. She is not able to get home in time to check up on the progress of her children. Her work pays poorly at $11 per hour and this does not allow her to have health insurance as the premiums are costly for her. Goal: Obtain greater pay.

Calvin's mannerisms and conducts are worrying. He seems to be losing interest in school yet he is in the 8th grade. There is concern that he might follow the same actions that were undertaken by his older sister Alyssa who dropped out of school at the age of 16 years. Calvin is also involved with bad friends who use foul language. In addition, his last report from school indicated that he was failing. Owing to Rachel's busy schedule, she has not obtained information on his progress from school.…...

Hook: When poet, artist, and punk rock star Patti Smith moved into the Chelsea Hotel with her beau and fellow artist Robert Mapplethorpe in 1970, she recognized the power of networking for increasing productivity and propelling individual and group success: "The Chelsea hotel network made anything possible. Everything changed," (Olaisen & Revang, 2017, p. 1441). The example of Patti Smith shows how networking is a critical component of success in any business sector, whether the arts, sciences, or commercial enterprise.
Anchor: As many as 79% of knowledge workers report working "always or frequently in dispersed teams," but 82% of virtual teams believe they "fall short of their goals," (Ferrazzi, 2014, p. 1). Bartelt & Dennis (2014) also found that teams were actually "unable to successfully determine whether they were performing effectively, in terms of team performance," (p. 533).

General Problem: The general problem is that organizations know virtual teams are essential but…...

Sure! I can certainly help you with creating a research proposal and outline for your college paper on educational reform. Here is an example of how you can structure your proposal and outline, including proper spacing:

Research Proposal:

Title: Examining the Effectiveness of Educational Reform Initiatives in Enhancing Student Achievement

I. Introduction
A. Background and Context
B. Problem Statement
C. Research Questions
D. Significance of the Study

II. Literature Review
A. Overview of Educational Reform
B. Key Concepts and Theories
C. Previous Studies and Findings

III. Methodology
A. Research Design
B. Data Collection Methods
C. Sample Selection
D. Data Analysis Techniques

IV. Expected Results
A. Hypotheses
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Sure! Here is a sample research proposal and outline for a college paper on educational reform:

Research Proposal: Exploring the Impact of Educational Reform on Student Achievement and Equity

I. Introduction
A. Background of the study
1. Briefly discuss the current state of the education system
2. Highlight the need for educational reform
B. Problem statement
1. Identify the key problems within the system that require reform
2. Discuss the negative consequences of these problems on student achievement and equity
C. Research question
- How does educational reform impact student achievement and promote equity in the education system?
D. Objectives
1. Investigate....

Unveiling Innovation: The Quest for Captivating Software Development Project Titles

In the realm of software development, crafting a compelling title for your project is akin to forging a beacon that illuminates its essence and draws attention to its transformative potential. A title should not merely serve as a label but rather as a captivating narrative that evokes curiosity, ignites imaginations, and sets the tone for the journey that lies ahead.

The Art of Storytelling:

When conceiving a software development project title, it is essential to embrace the art of storytelling. Like a captivating novel, a title should weave a compelling narrative that hints....

Ensuring Effective Problem Resolution in the Problem-Solving Process

Identifying problems is crucial, but true problem-solving lies in effectively addressing these issues with appropriate solutions. To ensure this, a structured and meticulous approach is essential:

1. Thorough Problem Analysis:

Define the problem clearly: Articulate the specific issue, its scope, and its impact. Avoid ambiguity and ensure a shared understanding.
Gather evidence and data: Collect relevant information through research, interviews, and observations to support the problem statement.
Identify root causes: Determine the underlying factors contributing to the problem. This requires digging deeper and investigating the systemic issues.

2. Solution Generation:

Brainstorm potential solutions: Encourage creativity....