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Assignment – Part A DO NOT FORGET TO USE INTEXT CITATIONS IN EVERY QUESTION (do not remove this instruction)————USE THE REFERENCES AFTER YEAR 2010 ONLY !!!! • Question 1: Describe ‘social engineering’ from an I.S. security perspective. Provide two examples of social engineering and two safeguards to prevent these examples. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 2: Define ‘alien software’. Explain how it differs from viruses, worms and trojan horses. Give 4 examples of alien software and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 3: Define the difference between ‘unintentional’ and ‘deliberate’ threats to information systems. Provide 4 examples of deliberate threats and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 4: Define ‘asymmetric encryption’ from an I.S. perspective. Discuss the relationship between encryption, certificate authorities and digital certificates. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. Reference List: (DO NOT MOVE THIS LIST TO THE END OF THE ASSIGNMENT)———–ALL REFERENCES MUST BE AFTER YEAR 2010 List full references used (only) in alphabetical order by Author Surname. Please read ‘Assignment Details’ document to find the explanation of the sources that can be used. Failure to use the correct sources or reference them correctly will result in your answers not being marked. Assignment – Part B A case study analysis using Toulmin’s Model of Argument (~600 WORDS) Use the following Table provided for your answers as instructed. 1. You must use the case study provided in the Assignment Details Document. 2. You must analyse every sentence individually in the case study to establish whether it is a Toulmin element and each identified sentence should be individually included in the table below. 3. Not all sentences in the case study will be used in the table below 4. Sentences must be copied from case study and pasted into the appropriate Toulmin element section. You cannot abbreviate or paraphrase the sentences. Abbreviated or paraphrased sentences will not be marked. 5. Sentences can only be used in one element section of the Toulmin table. Part B of the assignment requires you to apply Toulmin’s Argument Model to analyse a case study to determine the validity or otherwise of the case study’s claim, again reference any additional information sources that you may use. You MUST use these instructions to complete the ‘Your Opinion’ section of Part B: Toapplythemodeltotestthevalidity/strengthofaCLAIMthereadermustexamineeach sentenceinthe article and categorise them as a Toulmin element or as an unnecessary extra e.g.‘opinion’,‘hearsay’,‘definitions’etc.Onceallsentenceshavebeencategorisedthenthe elements should be examined in sequence. 1. What is the CLAIM? 2. Is there any EVIDENCE to support the CLAIM? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 3. Is there a WARRANT (Explicit or Implicit)? Explicit WARRANTS are often stronger because the author can direct the reader to accept the CLAIM. Implicit WARRANTS leave the reader’s opinion open to interpretation and this may go against the author’s intended purpose. 4. Is there BACKING? If so how much? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 5. Is there a REBUTTAL? The quantity and scope of the REBUTTAL may reduce the strength of the CLAIM and thus dissuade the reader’s acceptance of the CLAIM. 6. Is there a QUALIFIER? If so, to what extent does it reduce the scope of the CLAIM because this will impact on the strength of the CLAIM? 7. Your Opinion – this is a personal perception based on your interpretation of the article. The presence, quality and quantity of the different Toulmin elements must be applied to make this critical assessment. You must discuss whether you agree or disagree with the claim based on the stronger argument.
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Assignment – Part A DO NOT FORGET TO USE INTEXT CITATIONS IN EVERY QUESTION (do not remove this instruction)————USE THE REFERENCES AFTER YEAR 2010 ONLY !!!! • Question 1: Describe ‘social engineering’ from an I.S. security perspective. Provide two examples of social engineering and two safeguards to prevent these examples. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 2: Define ‘alien software’. Explain how it differs from viruses, worms and trojan horses. Give 4 examples of alien software and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 3: Define the difference between ‘unintentional’ and ‘deliberate’ threats to information systems. Provide 4 examples of deliberate threats and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 4: Define ‘asymmetric encryption’ from an I.S. perspective. Discuss the relationship between encryption, certificate authorities and digital certificates. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. Reference List: (DO NOT MOVE THIS LIST TO THE END OF THE ASSIGNMENT)———–ALL REFERENCES MUST BE AFTER YEAR 2010 List full references used (only) in alphabetical order by Author Surname. Please read ‘Assignment Details’ document to find the explanation of the sources that can be used. Failure to use the correct sources or reference them correctly will result in your answers not being marked. Assignment – Part B A case study analysis using Toulmin’s Model of Argument (~600 WORDS) Use the following Table provided for your answers as instructed. 1. You must use the case study provided in the Assignment Details Document. 2. You must analyse every sentence individually in the case study to establish whether it is a Toulmin element and each identified sentence should be individually included in the table below. 3. Not all sentences in the case study will be used in the table below 4. Sentences must be copied from case study and pasted into the appropriate Toulmin element section. You cannot abbreviate or paraphrase the sentences. Abbreviated or paraphrased sentences will not be marked. 5. Sentences can only be used in one element section of the Toulmin table. Part B of the assignment requires you to apply Toulmin’s Argument Model to analyse a case study to determine the validity or otherwise of the case study’s claim, again reference any additional information sources that you may use. You MUST use these instructions to complete the ‘Your Opinion’ section of Part B: Toapplythemodeltotestthevalidity/strengthofaCLAIMthereadermustexamineeach sentenceinthe article and categorise them as a Toulmin element or as an unnecessary extra e.g.‘opinion’,‘hearsay’,‘definitions’etc.Onceallsentenceshavebeencategorisedthenthe elements should be examined in sequence. 1. What is the CLAIM? 2. Is there any EVIDENCE to support the CLAIM? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 3. Is there a WARRANT (Explicit or Implicit)? Explicit WARRANTS are often stronger because the author can direct the reader to accept the CLAIM. Implicit WARRANTS leave the reader’s opinion open to interpretation and this may go against the author’s intended purpose. 4. Is there BACKING? If so how much? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 5. Is there a REBUTTAL? The quantity and scope of the REBUTTAL may reduce the strength of the CLAIM and thus dissuade the reader’s acceptance of the CLAIM. 6. Is there a QUALIFIER? If so, to what extent does it reduce the scope of the CLAIM because this will impact on the strength of the CLAIM? 7. Your Opinion – this is a personal perception based on your interpretation of the article. The presence, quality and quantity of the different Toulmin elements must be applied to make this critical assessment. You must discuss

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Assignment – Part A DO NOT FORGET TO USE INTEXT CITATIONS IN EVERY QUESTION (do not remove this instruction)————USE THE REFERENCES AFTER YEAR 2010 ONLY !!!! • Question 1: Describe ‘social engineering’ from an I.S. security perspective. Provide two examples of social engineering and two safeguards to prevent these examples. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 2: Define ‘alien software’. Explain how it differs from viruses, worms and trojan horses. Give 4 examples of alien software and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 3: Define the difference between ‘unintentional’ and ‘deliberate’ threats to information systems. Provide 4 examples of deliberate threats and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 4: Define ‘asymmetric encryption’ from an I.S. perspective. Discuss the relationship between encryption, certificate authorities and digital certificates. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. Reference List: (DO NOT MOVE THIS LIST TO THE END OF THE ASSIGNMENT)———–ALL REFERENCES MUST BE AFTER YEAR 2010 List full references used (only) in alphabetical order by Author Surname. Please read ‘Assignment Details’ document to find the explanation of the sources that can be used. Failure to use the correct sources or reference them correctly will result in your answers not being marked. Assignment – Part B A case study analysis using Toulmin’s Model of Argument (~600 WORDS) Use the following Table provided for your answers as instructed. 1. You must use the case study provided in the Assignment Details Document. 2. You must analyse every sentence individually in the case study to establish whether it is a Toulmin element and each identified sentence should be individually included in the table below. 3. Not all sentences in the case study will be used in the table below 4. Sentences must be copied from case study and pasted into the appropriate Toulmin element section. You cannot abbreviate or paraphrase the sentences. Abbreviated or paraphrased sentences will not be marked. 5. Sentences can only be used in one element section of the Toulmin table. Part B of the assignment requires you to apply Toulmin’s Argument Model to analyse a case study to determine the validity or otherwise of the case study’s claim, again reference any additional information sources that you may use. You MUST use these instructions to complete the ‘Your Opinion’ section of Part B: Toapplythemodeltotestthevalidity/strengthofaCLAIMthereadermustexamineeach sentenceinthe article and categorise them as a Toulmin element or as an unnecessary extra e.g.‘opinion’,‘hearsay’,‘definitions’etc.Onceallsentenceshavebeencategorisedthenthe elements should be examined in sequence. 1. What is the CLAIM? 2. Is there any EVIDENCE to support the CLAIM? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 3. Is there a WARRANT (Explicit or Implicit)? Explicit WARRANTS are often stronger because the author can direct the reader to accept the CLAIM. Implicit WARRANTS leave the reader’s opinion open to interpretation and this may go against the author’s intended purpose. 4. Is there BACKING? If so how much? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 5. Is there a REBUTTAL? The quantity and scope of the REBUTTAL may reduce the strength of the CLAIM and thus dissuade the reader’s acceptance of the CLAIM. 6. Is there a QUALIFIER? If so, to what extent does it reduce the scope of the CLAIM because this will impact on the strength of the CLAIM? 7. Your Opinion – this is a personal perception based on your interpretation of the article. The presence, quality and quantity of the different Toulmin elements must be applied to make this critical assessment. You must discuss whether you agree or disagree with the claim based on the stronger argument.
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Assignment – Part A DO NOT FORGET TO USE INTEXT CITATIONS IN EVERY QUESTION (do not remove this instruction)————USE THE REFERENCES AFTER YEAR 2010 ONLY !!!! • Question 1: Describe ‘social engineering’ from an I.S. security perspective. Provide two examples of social engineering and two safeguards to prevent these examples. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 2: Define ‘alien software’. Explain how it differs from viruses, worms and trojan horses. Give 4 examples of alien software and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 3: Define the difference between ‘unintentional’ and ‘deliberate’ threats to information systems. Provide 4 examples of deliberate threats and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 4: Define ‘asymmetric encryption’ from an I.S. perspective. Discuss the relationship between encryption, certificate authorities and digital certificates. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. Reference List: (DO NOT MOVE THIS LIST TO THE END OF THE ASSIGNMENT)———–ALL REFERENCES MUST BE AFTER YEAR 2010 List full references used (only) in alphabetical order by Author Surname. Please read ‘Assignment Details’ document to find the explanation of the sources that can be used. Failure to use the correct sources or reference them correctly will result in your answers not being marked. Assignment – Part B A case study analysis using Toulmin’s Model of Argument (~600 WORDS) Use the following Table provided for your answers as instructed. 1. You must use the case study provided in the Assignment Details Document. 2. You must analyse every sentence individually in the case study to establish whether it is a Toulmin element and each identified sentence should be individually included in the table below. 3. Not all sentences in the case study will be used in the table below 4. Sentences must be copied from case study and pasted into the appropriate Toulmin element section. You cannot abbreviate or paraphrase the sentences. Abbreviated or paraphrased sentences will not be marked. 5. Sentences can only be used in one element section of the Toulmin table. Part B of the assignment requires you to apply Toulmin’s Argument Model to analyse a case study to determine the validity or otherwise of the case study’s claim, again reference any additional information sources that you may use. You MUST use these instructions to complete the ‘Your Opinion’ section of Part B: Toapplythemodeltotestthevalidity/strengthofaCLAIMthereadermustexamineeach sentenceinthe article and categorise them as a Toulmin element or as an unnecessary extra e.g.‘opinion’,‘hearsay’,‘definitions’etc.Onceallsentenceshavebeencategorisedthenthe elements should be examined in sequence. 1. What is the CLAIM? 2. Is there any EVIDENCE to support the CLAIM? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 3. Is there a WARRANT (Explicit or Implicit)? Explicit WARRANTS are often stronger because the author can direct the reader to accept the CLAIM. Implicit WARRANTS leave the reader’s opinion open to interpretation and this may go against the author’s intended purpose. 4. Is there BACKING? If so how much? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 5. Is there a REBUTTAL? The quantity and scope of the REBUTTAL may reduce the strength of the CLAIM and thus dissuade the reader’s acceptance of the CLAIM. 6. Is there a QUALIFIER? If so, to what extent does it reduce the scope of the CLAIM because this will impact on the strength of the CLAIM? 7. Your Opinion – this is a personal perception based on your interpretation of the article. The presence, quality and quantity of the different Toulmin elements must be applied to make this critical assessment. You must discuss whether

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Assignment – Part A DO NOT FORGET TO USE INTEXT CITATIONS IN EVERY QUESTION (do not remove this instruction)————USE THE REFERENCES AFTER YEAR 2010 ONLY !!!! • Question 1: Describe ‘social engineering’ from an I.S. security perspective. Provide two examples of social engineering and two safeguards to prevent these examples. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 2: Define ‘alien software’. Explain how it differs from viruses, worms and trojan horses. Give 4 examples of alien software and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 3: Define the difference between ‘unintentional’ and ‘deliberate’ threats to information systems. Provide 4 examples of deliberate threats and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 4: Define ‘asymmetric encryption’ from an I.S. perspective. Discuss the relationship between encryption, certificate authorities and digital certificates. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. Reference List: (DO NOT MOVE THIS LIST TO THE END OF THE ASSIGNMENT)———–ALL REFERENCES MUST BE AFTER YEAR 2010 List full references used (only) in alphabetical order by Author Surname. Please read ‘Assignment Details’ document to find the explanation of the sources that can be used. Failure to use the correct sources or reference them correctly will result in your answers not being marked. Assignment – Part B A case study analysis using Toulmin’s Model of Argument (~600 WORDS) Use the following Table provided for your answers as instructed. 1. You must use the case study provided in the Assignment Details Document. 2. You must analyse every sentence individually in the case study to establish whether it is a Toulmin element and each identified sentence should be individually included in the table below. 3. Not all sentences in the case study will be used in the table below 4. Sentences must be copied from case study and pasted into the appropriate Toulmin element section. You cannot abbreviate or paraphrase the sentences. Abbreviated or paraphrased sentences will not be marked. 5. Sentences can only be used in one element section of the Toulmin table. Part B of the assignment requires you to apply Toulmin’s Argument Model to analyse a case study to determine the validity or otherwise of the case study’s claim, again reference any additional information sources that you may use. You MUST use these instructions to complete the ‘Your Opinion’ section of Part B: Toapplythemodeltotestthevalidity/strengthofaCLAIMthereadermustexamineeach sentenceinthe article and categorise them as a Toulmin element or as an unnecessary extra e.g.‘opinion’,‘hearsay’,‘definitions’etc.Onceallsentenceshavebeencategorisedthenthe elements should be examined in sequence. 1. What is the CLAIM? 2. Is there any EVIDENCE to support the CLAIM? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 3. Is there a WARRANT (Explicit or Implicit)? Explicit WARRANTS are often stronger because the author can direct the reader to accept the CLAIM. Implicit WARRANTS leave the reader’s opinion open to interpretation and this may go against the author’s intended purpose. 4. Is there BACKING? If so how much? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 5. Is there a REBUTTAL? The quantity and scope of the REBUTTAL may reduce the strength of the CLAIM and thus dissuade the reader’s acceptance of the CLAIM. 6. Is there a QUALIFIER? If so, to what extent does it reduce the scope of the CLAIM because this will impact on the strength of the CLAIM? 7. Your Opinion – this is a personal perception based on your interpretation of the article. The presence, quality and quantity of the different Toulmin elements must be applied to make this critical assessment. You must discuss whether

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Assignment – Part A DO NOT FORGET TO USE INTEXT CITATIONS IN EVERY QUESTION (do not remove this instruction)————USE THE REFERENCES AFTER YEAR 2010 ONLY !!!! • Question 1: Describe ‘social engineering’ from an I.S. security perspective. Provide two examples of social engineering and two safeguards to prevent these examples. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 2: Define ‘alien software’. Explain how it differs from viruses, worms and trojan horses. Give 4 examples of alien software and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 3: Define the difference between ‘unintentional’ and ‘deliberate’ threats to information systems. Provide 4 examples of deliberate threats and explain how they work. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. • Question 4: Define ‘asymmetric encryption’ from an I.S. perspective. Discuss the relationship between encryption, certificate authorities and digital certificates. (~250 Words) • Insert your answer here and remove this comment. Reference List: (DO NOT MOVE THIS LIST TO THE END OF THE ASSIGNMENT)———–ALL REFERENCES MUST BE AFTER YEAR 2010 List full references used (only) in alphabetical order by Author Surname. Please read ‘Assignment Details’ document to find the explanation of the sources that can be used. Failure to use the correct sources or reference them correctly will result in your answers not being marked. Assignment – Part B A case study analysis using Toulmin’s Model of Argument (~600 WORDS) Use the following Table provided for your answers as instructed. 1. You must use the case study provided in the Assignment Details Document. 2. You must analyse every sentence individually in the case study to establish whether it is a Toulmin element and each identified sentence should be individually included in the table below. 3. Not all sentences in the case study will be used in the table below 4. Sentences must be copied from case study and pasted into the appropriate Toulmin element section. You cannot abbreviate or paraphrase the sentences. Abbreviated or paraphrased sentences will not be marked. 5. Sentences can only be used in one element section of the Toulmin table. Part B of the assignment requires you to apply Toulmin’s Argument Model to analyse a case study to determine the validity or otherwise of the case study’s claim, again reference any additional information sources that you may use. You MUST use these instructions to complete the ‘Your Opinion’ section of Part B: Toapplythemodeltotestthevalidity/strengthofaCLAIMthereadermustexamineeach sentenceinthe article and categorise them as a Toulmin element or as an unnecessary extra e.g.‘opinion’,‘hearsay’,‘definitions’etc.Onceallsentenceshavebeencategorisedthenthe elements should be examined in sequence. 1. What is the CLAIM? 2. Is there any EVIDENCE to support the CLAIM? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 3. Is there a WARRANT (Explicit or Implicit)? Explicit WARRANTS are often stronger because the author can direct the reader to accept the CLAIM. Implicit WARRANTS leave the reader’s opinion open to interpretation and this may go against the author’s intended purpose. 4. Is there BACKING? If so how much? If so how much and how does it affect the strength of the CLAIM. 5. Is there a REBUTTAL? The quantity and scope of the REBUTTAL may reduce the strength of the CLAIM and thus dissuade the reader’s acceptance of the CLAIM. 6. Is there a QUALIFIER? If so, to what extent does it reduce the scope of the CLAIM because this will impact on the strength of the CLAIM? 7. Your Opinion – this is a personal perception based on your interpretation of the article. The presence, quality and quantity of the different Toulmin elements must be applied to make this critical assessment. You must discuss whether you agree or disagree with the claim based on the stronger argument.
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2. Discuss the relevance of the selected topic to an understanding of multiculturalism or the application of the topic in multicultural counseling.

3. The final paper must be 10–12 pages (not including the title page, abstract page, or reference pages).

4. The paper must include a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed and academic journal resources. Academic journals can be easily accessed through Liberty University’s online library. A librarian is available to assist online students. The articles should be dated within the past 5 years.

5. Remember that information from generic websites (e.g., Wikipedia, About.com) will not count towards the minimum of 10 sources required in the paper. Rely on peer-reviewed resources easily accessed through Liberty University’s online library.

6. Do not include pictures, charts, or graphs in the final paper.

7. Most of the paper was completed over the term. You should have a title page and abstract from previous modules/weeks. The annotated bibliography should not be pasted in the paper. However, the annotated bibliography should offer the information and sources that you may use in the paper.

8. The required components that must be included in the paper:
• Title page
• Abstract page
• Body of 10–12 pages
• Reference page

9. The paper must follow current APA format guidelines.
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FOR KATETUTOR ONLY! LASA: Analysis of Human Services of an Abuse Scenario

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In this assignment, you will be introduced to a real-world case that requires a high-level analysis of theoretical, ethical, and legal factors to explain how an abused child should have been handled by the human services agency. This exercise will demonstrate the types of cases that are common in human services. You will learn how to approach such types of cases from necessary perspectives that always need to be considered by a human services worker.

Tasks:

In this assignment, you will read a scenario, analyze its legal and ethical implications, and discuss options to address the human services needs. Consider the following scenario.

You are working in a human services agency that provides diagnostic services and residential placement to youth in the court system. A female Italian immigrant teenager was placed in this center by Children and Youth Protective Services due to suspected sexual abuse by her father. The agency conducted an assessment on the child to determine the effects of the suspected abuse on her functioning, provided her with a safe environment for twelve weeks, during which time she was allowed supervised visitation with her father, and encouraged her to trust the staff members. During this period, her case went to trial and was dismissed despite strong indications of sexual abuse. The court ruling was based largely on the results of the assessment conducted by the agency professional in addition to the client’s activity in residential placement, including visitation with her father during that period of time. As a result, the agency lost its funding for residential placement. Therefore, the girl was returned to her home the following week.

Apply scholarly theory, practice, and ethics to write an 8- to 10-page paper that includes the following:

Identify the legal and ethical obligations to both the girl and the father.
Identify the multiple levels of system failure in this case.
Discuss the distinction between the legal justification for the release of the girl and the ethical problems with such actions. In your discussion, explain how an individual human services provider might come to deal personally with such a conflict.
Identify the cultural considerations needed when working with this family.
Describe the original or historical intent of child welfare systems in caring for vulnerable children.
Discuss to what extent the agencies have fulfilled their responsibilities to their mission and the original intent in creating such agencies.
Propose two to three culturally and legally appropriate strategies that may be provided to the girl that will address her human services needs.

Submission Details:

By Monday, November 23, 2015, prepare an 8- to 10-page report. Your response should rely upon at least three sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Case study—Paid Time Off (PTO) Policies

PTO policies have become good tools for HR staff to use in terms of organizational incentives. Use the University online library and your textbooks to read about PTO policies. Now, let us go back to Company A and Company B fromModule 1.

While reviewing the information from the two merged companies, the HR Director has found out that each company has two different PTO policies.

Company A has a PTO system in which employees are given 30 days of paid time off each year, which accumulates at the rate of 2.5 days a month. Under this policy, vacation and sick leave are all rolled into one paid leave and any absence whether scheduled, such as vacation, or unscheduled, such as sick leave, are taken from the accumulated leave the employee has earned.

Company B has a more traditional leave system in which employees are given 12 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave and 10 holidays. The company is closed on those holidays. Vacation is accumulated at a day per month. Sick leave has an unlimited accumulation, but unlike vacation would not be paid out upon termination of employment.

Since the employees of the merged company will be working side by side, the HR Director has asked you to review the situation and make recommendations for a solution.

Instructions:

As an HR Director prepare a report addressing the following issues:

Identify any additional information you would need to recommend a solution, and explain where you would likely find that information.
Discuss any issues you would likely encounter if you were to merge the PTO system to a traditional leave system. Explain which issues would be difficult to solve and why.
Explain any problems you see with leaving the two systems in place, and identify which system would be assigned for new employees.
Make a recommendation for one common PTO system. Explain your system and why you think this system is the best system for the company.

Include two to three scholarly references in your response.

Write a four-to-five-page memo to the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Apply APA standards to citation

Assignment 2

Case study—Paid Time Off (PTO) Policies

PTO policies have become good tools for HR staff to use in terms of organizational incentives. Use the University online library and your textbooks to read about PTO policies. Now, let us go back to Company A and Company B fromModule 1.

While reviewing the information from the two merged companies, the HR Director has found out that each company has two different PTO policies.

Company A has a PTO system in which employees are given 30 days of paid time off each year, which accumulates at the rate of 2.5 days a month. Under this policy, vacation and sick leave are all rolled into one paid leave and any absence whether scheduled, such as vacation, or unscheduled, such as sick leave, are taken from the accumulated leave the employee has earned.

Company B has a more traditional leave system in which employees are given 12 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave and 10 holidays. The company is closed on those holidays. Vacation is accumulated at a day per month. Sick leave has an unlimited accumulation, but unlike vacation would not be paid out upon termination of employment.

Since the employees of the merged company will be working side by side, the HR Director has asked you to review the situation and make recommendations for a solution.

Instructions:

As an HR Director prepare a report addressing the following issues:

Identify any additional information you would need to recommend a solution, and explain where you would likely find that information.
Discuss any issues you would likely encounter if you were to merge the PTO system to a traditional leave system. Explain which issues would be difficult to solve and why.
Explain any problems you see with leaving the two systems in place, and identify which system would be assigned for new employees.
Make a recommendation for one common PTO system. Explain your system and why you think this system is the best system for the company.

Include two to three scholarly references in your response.

Write a four-to-five-page memo to the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Apply APA standards to citation of sources.