Political and social instability has made it difficult for NGO’s to fulfill their purpose to meet the needs of the communities they have pin pointed as their focus (Balteanu & Marcu). 

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Political Instability-Challenges and Opportunities

Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) are essential as they fulfill a purpose that is traditionally addressed by a government (Balteanu & Marcu, 2014).  In order for an NGO to be impactful and serve its purpose, it will require support and involvement from those it has been organized to help, as well as maintain financial and management autonomy, devoid of the governmental influence (Johnson & Stoskopf, 2010).  Political and social instability has made it difficult for NGO’s to fulfill their purpose to meet the needs of the communities they have pin pointed as their focus (Balteanu & Marcu).  During unrest experienced by many countries, residents who need shelter, food, and medical care, benefit from what NGO’s to provide (Balteanu & Marcu).  Without the government, military, or religious backing of the NGO’s purpose, the NGO will not be able to fulfill it’s intent (Balteanu & Marcu).

Resident of unstable regions through out the world, are without food, shelter, and medical care due to the preoccupation with control, whether through the government, military, or religious factions.  The unstable governments within these regions are either unwilling or unable to care for the needs of their citizens or have taken away their ability to care for themselves.  NGO’s have the ability to provide for the needs of the people and help them sustain, if allowed.

In general, what is the impact of political and social instability on non-government organizations?

Determine what annual payment will need to be invested if you have $10,000 today and want it to grow to $100,000 over 20 years at 4.5%.

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Time value of money analysis has many applications—both personally and professionally. The calculations can be performed using Microsoft Excel, factor tables, or a financial calculator to help make informed decisions, such as planning for retirement, loan decisions, and capital projects.

The concept of time value of money helps managers value cash flows and assess risk within the organizations.

In this assignment, you will discuss specific situations where the time value of money is applied in personal and professional situations.

Tasks:

    1. Share any professional and personal decisions you made in which the concept of time value of money was utilized and include the following:
  • The specific decision for which you used time value of money.
  • The manner in which you applied the concept.
  • The tools you used to complete the analysis, including the timeline.
  • An explanation of how using the concept helped you reach a more accurate decision than if time value of money had not been utilized.
  • Your response should consist of a minimum of 300 words and demonstrate critical thinking and analysis.
    1. Download the MS6014_M2A1_workbook.xlsx template, and using the appropriate Excel financial functions, do the following:
  • Determine the present value of $75,000 discounted at 6% over 6 years.
  • Determine the future value of $100,000 invested today at 4% for 5 years.
  • Determine what annual payment will need to be invested if you have $10,000 today and want it to grow to $100,000 over 20 years at 4.5%.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s HR policies and processes that are designed to promote a diverse workforce.

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Imagine that you are the Director of the HR Department at your current organization or an organization with which you are familiar. You are responsible for delegating duties to your team for the selection, development, and management of both the new and current employees. You must ensure that your organization is diverse and follows all employment laws.

WRITE A THREE PAGE PAPER

  1. Outline one (1) job interview process, and document the methods that you must use to select the right person for available positions. Determine two (2) employment laws that you must consider in the process in question, and examine the key ramifications of the organization’s lack of enforcement of said laws.
  2. Suppose your same organization decides on an unconventional workforce comprised primarily of independent contractors and temporary workers. Predict three (3) issues that you may encounter in building relationships with each type of worker. Next, examine two (2) laws that you must follow during the relationship building process, and specify the manner in which each law would help in the relationship building process.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s HR policies and processes that are designed to promote a diverse workforce. Next, outline one (1) strategy for the organization that recognizes affirmative action. Include a plan to mitigate both the glass ceiling effect and reverse discrimination within your organization. Support your response with at least two (2) examples that illustrate the major benefits of the plan to the organization.
  4. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Respond to the following thread using 200-250 words. Please state 2 things that you agree with and RESPECTFULLY 2 things that you disagree with. Please see sample reply for the format.

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Respond to the following thread using 200-250 words. Please state 2 things that you agree with and RESPECTFULLY 2 things that you disagree with. Please see sample reply for the format.

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How has technology has positively and negatively affected the communication process? By Darryl

Nothing has impacted our lives more than the revolutionary technological changes that have been developed over the last decades. Technology has impacted society in a variety of ways. It impacts communication, what and how we learn and it helps us to live comfortably. However, the major impact that technology has made on society can be seen in the way we communicate. The impacts of technology on communication and our chosen communication methods have changed for the better and unfortunately, the worse. Below we will discuss both the positive and negative impact of technology on communication.

Communication technology has revolutionized the communication process. Mobile technologies enable more spontaneous and frequent communication among family members (Lanigan, 1999, pg. 589. Technology has made it easier for us to stay connected. The mobility of technology allows family members to micro ordinate their activities, communicating in real time to arrange family logistics … (Ling & Haddon, 2001, Lanigan, 1999, pg. 599). Although cellular technology has promoted the frequency of family communication it is important to note that it also has the potential to reduce communication. This disconnect can lead to misunderstandings involving nonverbal communication.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) affects the global economy and the business world enormously (Seo, Lee, & Kim, 2010, pg. 1). Physical capital and labor use to be the major production factors. However, in our modernized economy we have new factors such as, “human skills, workplace organization, information and communication technologies (ICT), and knowledge have become very important (Seo, Lee, & Kim, 2010, pg. 1). ICT has transformed the way business is conducted. Faster communication allows for messages to be sent around the world instantly. Communication must also be more deliberate which is one way of not losing touch with staff and to ensure all staff members are aware of the goal. A downside to technology is that it is more distracting such as the constant barrage of emails or messenger chats that were designed to make staff more productive but actually has the reverse affect.

In conclusion, technology has made communication instantaneous. It has enabled faster communication within families and businesses both faster and easier. However, at times this communication can be distracting and unclear. In family’s poor communication can lead to misunderstandings. In businesses, misunderstandings can be costly.

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Reply to Tiffany’s thread on Networking

     Tiffany did well to provide a thorough, appropriate, and relatable personal experience that dealt with networking. Making sure you know the rules for successful networking may be the key to your success when it comes to meeting new contacts. Another thing that Tiffany did well was to explain how networking serves two distinct purposes, both socially and professionally, that can amass an array of contacts, colleagues, and friends.

     I have to respectfully disagree with Tiffany’s comment that “networking comes naturally.” For someone like me, with introverted tendencies, it takes a great amount of emotional energy to network with others, making networking very unnatural. Something I thought Tiffany could have added to improve her thread would be to add a few tips for improving one’s networking skills. For example, Hutson (2009) states that one should rely on friends, family, and co-workers for referrals. A second tip is that networking is about building mutual relationships and that your interaction with potential prospects should convey that you are both willing to help others and that you have something of value to offer (Hutson, 2009). I, for one, could definitely benefit from knowing a few tips to improve my networking skills.

     Overall, the thread’s author had some good insight on the topic of networking from a personal and business standpoint. Tiffany helped offer an understanding of the topic, as well as a few ways one can become a more successful networker.