Geometry is a very broad field of mathematics composed of a wide range of tools that can be used for problem solving. In this module, you are going to research three examples of the implementation of geometry that would employ the use of the Pythagorean Theorem as a problem-solving tool. 

The examples you find can come from several different fields of study and applications such as construction, city planning, highway maintenance, art, architecture, and communications, to name a few. The examples you find must clearly demonstrate the use of the Pythagorean Theorem as a tool. Your textbook—Chapter 10, “Modeling with Geometry”—would be a good reference to consult for some examples illustrating the use of the Pythagorean Theorem in applied situations.

For each example you share in your post, address the following:

• Demonstrate the use of the Pythagorean Theorem in the solution of this problem.
• How is the Pythagorean Theorem applied to help solve this problem in this application?
• Why would the Pythagorean Theorem be applied instead of employing some other mathematical tool?
• What tools, unique to this application, would be necessary to get the measurements needed to apply the Pythagorean Theorem?
• Are there other geometrical concepts that are necessary to know in order to solve this problem?
• Are there any modern tools that help solve this kind of problem that either provide a work around, or that rely heavily upon, the Pythagorean Theorem?

When constructing your response, consider the theories, examples, and concepts discussed in your readings this module, and refer to them to support your conclusions.

Write your initial response in a minimum of 200 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Create a collage that models the principles and skills chart found on figure 1.2 on page 20 in your textbook. You can use digital pictures, personal drawings, or personal photos to represent/illustrate each facet of the chart. Below each picture or drawing, write a sentence, in your own words, summing up the principle or skill. At the bottom of your collage, remember to cite your textbook and any other source for images.

Must use the textbook

Beebe, S. A., & Mottet, T. P. (2013). Business and professional communication (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. 

Objective

The final project is an accumulation of information from the first seven weeks of this course, which you begin compiling in your Written Assignments 1 and 2 (see details below). Your final paper will be based on these assignments, instructor feedback provided, into a final product that you would deliver and review with your HRM leadership team and employee(s). I encourage you to read all the assignments to understand the process expectations. Your role is an HR manager in creating these assignments.

Grading Rubrics

Written Assignment #1: Job Analysis â€“ Due Week 3

Purpose:
To create a new job description for a new position in the human resource department. This will require conducting a job analysis and then writing a job description. The job will provide administrative support to a 10-employee HR office. The incumbent will act as the department receptionist. Some duties include maintaining personnel files, performing administrative functions for the office personnel, assisting the public and employees with personnel questions, following company policy when dispensing information, reviewing and processing forms for personnel changes, monitoring staff time and payroll items, handling the HR director’s calendar, handling office mail, filing, typing as requested, answering phones, and other duties as assigned.

Written Assignment #2: Recruiting/Selection – Due Week 5

Purpose:
To outline a recruitment plan to fill the new job. Now that you have a job created, you need to find someone to fill that job. Once you’ve create your pool of candidates, you then need to determine how you will select the best candidate. Then, after your candidate has been on the job for a year, a performance evaluation is required.

Final Course Project Submission: Compensation Decisions – Due Week 7

Purpose:
To apply critical thinking skills in completing the employee process from job analysis to compensation based on performance. In Weeks 3 and 5, you submitted information to help you in completing the final project. Feedback was provided to assist you in maximizing points earned on this final paper. To properly complete this final project, you must include the instructor feedback provided to this final paper. You are now going to make compensation decisions based on performance.

Guidelines

A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the following requirements. Reference the Grading Rubrics section for each assignment’s specific point distributions. There is a Grading Rubric Template posted in Doc sharing (Excel® spreadsheet) identifying specific criteria. This spreadsheet will be used for grading assignments.

These assignments will be graded on the following criteria:

• Paper follows instructions as outlined
• Paper has topical flow with like subjects in each paragraph
• Paragraph transitions are present and logical
• Quality of research topic, quality of paper information
• Proper use of citations
• Proper grammar; punctuation, spelling, etc.
• Page count follows guidelines
• Sentences are complete, clear, and concise
• Writing style follows appropriate graduate college level writing
• Paper content is thorough, and information included is relevant and provides depth and clarity of theories as well as theory application
• All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way
• Concepts are reviewed clearly, supported by specific details (examples or analysis)
• Correct use of vocabulary and theory

Best Practices

• Include all aspects of the assignment criteria outlined.
• Follow APA or MLA format guidelines.
• There should be theory used in each assignment as outlined.
• Keller Graduate School (DeVry University) policies are in effect including the plagiarism policy; cite in text when quoting (copying information word for word) or using words/thoughts that are not your own.
• Submit assignments in Word® documents and templates only, posted in the Dropbox.
• All papers should have a separate title page, which includes name, paper title, and university.
• Article reviews should have topical flow with like subjects in each paragraph.
• Proofread your papers before submitting. Spell check is not foolproof.
• There should be no copied information. Use critical thinking skills to understand the material researched.
• According to APA, academic papers should be third person.
• Academic writing is a formal writing style, sharing information and facts (theory).
• Fully describe the concepts and theories; what does the information mean? If you make a statement such as, “All people who break the law should improve their communication skills to stay out of jail,” you must substantiate that statement. If that statement is not your own thought or is a statistic, cite it. If it is your opinion, state that and explain what led to that conclusion. Provide enough information to validate and explain statements.