Long Range Planning 40 (2007) 535e558 http://www.elsevier.com/locate/lrp Policy Gaming for Strategy and Change Jac L. A. Geurts‚ Richard D. Duke and Patrick A. M. Vermeulen This article summarizes the major insights collected in a retrospective comparative analysis of eight strategic projects in which ‘policy gaming’ was the major methodology. Policy gaming uses gaming-simulation to assist organizations in policy exploration‚ decision making and strategic change. The process combines the rigor
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All die-hard hockey fans have their own opinion on if fighting should or should not be allowed in hockey. There are lots of different debates going on right now and many people are getting a say in what they think about fighting such as‚ former Boston Bruins coach‚ Don Cherry and NHL director of hockey operations‚ Colin Campbell who said that most fans like fighting and that right now it has its place in hockey. Fighting is also a huge part of the game for some very aggressive players so to take
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goals‚ Leaders not only play a role in strategy formulation‚ but more importantly‚ play a crucial role in implementation of organizations strategies (Mills‚ 2005). In order for this to be successful‚ leaders steer the organizations through planned changes or behaviors. They are responsible for the long-lasting change within an organization by motivating employees to achieve their and the organizations goals while overcoming resistance. Simply‚ without an effective leader organizations would slow slip
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Procedures and Policies in Preventing Pressure Ulcers 1 Running head: Procedures and Policies in Preventing Pressure Ulcers Procedures and Policies in Preventing Pressure Ulcers Procedures and Policies in Preventing Pressure Ulcers 2 One of the most serious obstacles that long- term care facilities face with their residents is the development of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers‚ or bed sores‚ occur when pressure is applied to areas of the body causing skin breakdown. “Most pressure
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– Task 1 Prepare and deliver a presentation for the induction of new support workers on promoting positive behaviour in the school. Policies and procedures to promote positive behaviour TGA’s behaviour policies include: Golden Rules which are on the website and on display in all classrooms‚ the Behaviour and anti bullying policies. We also have certain procedures to support and encourage positive behaviour‚ these are: Golden Time – ½ hour Friday afternoon Praise from adults (smiley faces‚ stickers
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Unit 43 - Use Office Equipment 1. Identify different types of equipment and their uses There are many different types of office equipment. The main equipment in an office that can be found is: • Computers • Telephones • Printers • Photocopiers Computers can be used on a daily basis for tasks such as sending and receiving emails‚ using the internet and company personal sites to use information and equipment and policies to help complete tasks. Telephones
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Medical professionalism has three essential components: knowledge and technical skills‚ attitudes‚ and ethical behaviors. A competent medical professional needs to meet these three basic requirements. Like other professionals in the health care system‚ medical laboratorians must have completed education and training‚ and obtained their professional degrees‚ before they can start working in laboratories. During their work and careers‚ they must meet the standards of their profession. Medical laboratorians
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MGT4394 Business Policy & Strategy Days 2-3 Mini-Case A Horror Show at the Cinemaplex? Steve Gove‚ Virginia Tech Brett Matherne‚ Loyola University of New Orleans If the motion picture industry’s performance in 2007 were a feature presentation‚ the marquee would read “Massive Box Office: Smashing Records the Sequel!” At $9.63 billion‚ box office revenue set another record in 2007‚ a full 5 percent above the record set in 2006’s.1 An astonishing 1.4 billion tickets were sold in 2007. But beyond the
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paper discusses the growing popularity of social media networking as a recruitment tool‚ and it outlines key considerations that human resources must take when using social networking. (Doherty‚2010). Also‚ discussed is how human resources can brand and package their programs and initiatives to retain employees. (Annett‚ 2001). Further to the discussion of branding this paper examines employer branding as a potential tool to communicate the value proposition of the employer and how it supersedes their
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To: Honourable Governor of Kentucky Steve Beshear From: LaCole Foots Policy Problem It is a known and indisputable fact that smoking lowers the quality of life and lifespan and increases chronic health risks for all people who smoke. Unfortunately‚ the State of Kentucky has the highest smoking rate in the nation. Of the adult population‚ 29% identify as smokers in the state compared to 19% across the rest of the nation (Center for Disease Control 2011). The smoking affects health care costs
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