Demonstrate critical appreciation of the principles and practical applications of Big Data and Big Data sets in the business / organisational context. Critically analyse the practical challenges and opportunities afforded by Big Data to organisations and / or to specific subject domains.

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Big Data in Organisations

The following learning outcomes will be assessed:

  1. Demonstrate critical appreciation of the principles and practical applications of Big Data and Big Data sets in the business / organisational context.

 

  1. Critically analyse the practical challenges and opportunities afforded by Big Data to organisations and / or to specific subject domains.

 

  1. Undertake research into the strategic and operational use of Big Data in organisations taking into account the nature of Big Data, the validity of Big Data, authentication, anonymity, visualisation.

 

  1. Analyse and evaluate the professional and ethical requirements of Big Data in an organisational or subject specialist domain.

 

Your Task

Your task is to write a 3000 (+/- 10%) word report drawing on the work you have done on the activities previously, the presentation you created and the reading and research you have carried out for your portfolio.

  1. Your report will be going into detail about a business or organisation and its use of big data.
  2. The report will reflect the discussions, research and evaluations that you have undertaken into your choice of organisation.
  3. The report will provide detail on the principles and practical applications of the big data or big data sets within the business.
  4. The report must also discuss the challenges of big data including understanding the validity of the data.
  5. The report must also evaluate the professional and ethical requirements of the big data within that given business or organisation.

 

Information

The world of big data is a wide and complex one. For this report, you are required to further develop the subject / topic from your presentation and portfolio and discuss in more detail the themes & topics explored.

You should exercise to demonstrate your ability to explore and analyse big data within the context of a specific organisation. This report required you to provide a critical evaluation of themes for big data within the organisation.

The report which should provide a commentary and evaluation of your chosen business/organisation and its use of big data. You should draw on the exercises and activities that you have undertaken (including the presentation and Portfolio) discussing the rationale for the subjects that you have chosen, why they are important (refer to the literature to support your argument), what the principles/ challenges and ethical requirements.

The report should include the following headings:

  1. Introduction

Your introduction should include a summary of the main points that you will discuss in your report. Your report should outline the business/organisation you have chosen, the rationale and the main themes you have identified.  Your introduction should be about 250 words in length.

 

  1. Application of Big Data

The purpose of this section is to set your report in the context of a business or organisation. You should consider how the organisation is utilizing big data and the principles and practical applications within the context of their organisation. You should reference the type of data and the techniques used to maximise its value. This section should be approximately 650 words.

 

  1. Challenges and Opportunities

In this section you should critically analyse the challenges faced by the organisation within the use of big data. How have those challenges impacted the use of the data and also its potential effectiveness? What strategies have the organisation utilised to overcome these challenges?  This section should be approximately 650 words.

 

  1. Strategic and Operational Use of Big Data

In this section you should give commentary on the strategic and operational use of big data within the given organisation. You should also reference the very nature of big data giving insight into the validity of the data and its usability.  This section should be approximately 650 words.

 

  1. Professional and Ethical Requirements

In this section you should discuss any legislative, ethical and/or professional issues that have impacted the business or organisation.  This section should be approximately 650 words.

  1. Conclusion

In this section you should summarise your findings and consider what opportunities there are for future research. This section should be approximately 250 words.

  1. References

Evaluate how systems thinking was applied to the case study to create innovation and change. Analyze how systems and organizational theory informed leadership practice and decision-making in the case study. Evaluate how the structure and processes of the organizational design in the case study were implemented to create innovation and change.

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Leading Complex Adaptive Systems

Leading Complex Adaptive Systems
In this final assignment, you will synthesize the readings and research examined throughout the course and apply this knowledge to a case study of your choice. The case studies presented in Chapters 10–14 in the Gharajedaghi e-book represent a wide variety of organizations and are all real-world examples of the implementation of systems thinking as well as the theories and designs you have studied.

Preparation
Review the assigned readings from Units 1–10 as well as the articles you have collected. Choose one of the case studies from Gharajedaghi (Chapters 10–14) to analyze and evaluate for this assignment. Use your readings and research to support your work.

Assignment Requirements
Write a short (half-page maximum) introduction to your selected case study and issues presented. Then, in 12–15 pages, address the following:

Evaluate how systems thinking was applied to the case study to create innovation and change. Be sure to include holistic thinking and the interdependency of the internal and external environments.

Analyze how systems and organizational theory informed leadership practice and decision-making in the case study. Include complex adaptive systems theory, complexity, network, and systems theories, as well as pluralistic (collective) leadership in your analysis.

Evaluate how the structure and processes of the organizational design in the case study were implemented to create innovation and change. Be sure to address the role of people in the organization, boundaries, and organizational learning.

Evaluate the disruptiveness of the implementation of systems thinking in the case study.

Apply systems thinking and theory to your personal practice as a leader. How will you use systems thinking in your career? How has this study changed the lens through which you view the world?

In 500 – 1000 words, discuss the factors that have influenced your education and career decisions to date. Describe your professional development thus far along with your goals for the future. How will the MBA influence your ability to achieve your goals?

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MBA/MPH Dual Degree Program

In 500 – 1000 words, discuss the factors that have influenced your education and career decisions to date. Describe your professional development thus far along with your goals for the future. How will the MBA influence your ability to achieve your goals?

Compare and contrast the rational, natural, and open systems of organizations. Support your assertions for each thread with at least seven scholarly citations plus both textbooks in APA format.

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Discussion1

Compare and contrast the rational, natural, and open systems of organizations. The following should be addressed at a minimum:

1. Defining characteristics
2. Relationship between the three
3. Theoretical viewpoints
4. Personal perspectives

Instructions:
Discussion thread of at least 2,100 -2,200 words. Students must support their assertions for each thread with at least seven scholarly citations plus both textbooks in APA format. In addition, each thread must integrate at least one biblical principle— 10 references published within the last five years.

Discuss ways that you observe a bias against introverts, either at work or at school. Describe ways that you as a manager could better harness the power of introverts. If Susan Cain were to ask you, “what’s inside your suitcase and why did you put it in there,” how would you respond?

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Power of introverts

Watch the following TED Talk video entitled “The Power of Introverts” and critically respond to the following questions:

1. Discuss ways that you observe a bias against introverts, either at work or at school.

2. Describe ways that you as a manager could better harness the power of introverts.

3. If Susan Cain were to ask you, “what’s inside your suitcase and why did you put it in there,” how would you respond?

1. Discuss ways that you observe a bias against introverts, either at work or at school.

2. Describe ways that you as a manager could better harness the power of introverts.

3. If Susan Cain were to ask you, “what’s inside your suitcase and why did you put it in there,” how would you respond?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of changing the company organization from a partnership to a corporation? What are the advantages and disadvantages of changing the company organization from a sole proprietorship to a corporation?

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Research Paper

Provide an evaluation of the following in a paper:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of changing the company organization from a partnership to a corporation?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of changing the company organization from a sole proprietorship to a corporation?
Provide a recommendation when a company should move away from a sole proprietorship to another form of business (Do not use the first person in your recommendation and provide sources)

Provide an understanding of the theory of PRINCE2 and follow the document guidelines. Demonstrate the application of PRINCE2 theory to your topic. Provide the rationale for proposed plans and choices based on evidence and research.

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PRINCE2. Submit the Project Initiation Document PID of the case study assigned

Case study
Since March 2019, COVID 19 pandemic lethally affected about 150 thousand lives in UK, and left many families devastated with its impact, financially and emotionally, causing personal loss and longer-term consequences of the disease. There was enormous pressure on the NHS and particularly the Health Protection Agency to organise the Vaccination Centres. The rapid government response was crucial under external and internal pressure. Also, there was a need for world-class research to be conducted to develop the vaccine as well as understand the response and outcome of vaccination, hence improving the vaccine. There was high absenteeism in hospitals and a shortage of medical staff. Thus, there was a need for rapid on-job training of 500 medical students/volunteers to cover the personnel. So, the UK Government has authorized funding for a new Vaccination Centre/s in London.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) demanded strict requirements designed to ensure the project team remained careful stewards of taxpayer funds. That meant the team had to maintain a sharp focus on managing quality, risk, scope and stakeholders.

The project is to outline the overall rebuilding process, as well as several program and change management elements that contributed to program-level performance outcomes, which were essential to realizing the long-term benefits associated with the vaccination.

Assessment Requirements:

You have been recommended for the project manager role, but there are others on the shortlist, including some very experienced consultants.

In order to convince you are the person for the job, you need to develop a project and submit the Project Initiation Document (PID) using

You have to:
– Provide an understanding of the theory of PRINCE2 and follow the document guidelines;

– Demonstrate the application of PRINCE2 theory to your topic;

– Provide the rationale for proposed plans and choices based on evidence and research;

– Use academic conventions, referencing and writing skills appropriate for L6.

Structure of the Coursework:

1 Table of Contents
2 Project definition and approach
3 Project management team structure
4 Role descriptions
5 Quality management approach
6 Change control approach
7 Risk management approach
8 Communication management approach
9 Project plan
10 Project controls
11 Tailoring of PRINCE2

Draw on selected knowledge management concepts, theories, and models discussed in the module to analyse and critically evaluate the knowledge management of a large organisation of your choice.

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MANAGING KNOWLEDGE FOR INNOVATION

Draw on selected knowledge management concepts, theories, and models discussed in the module to analyse and critically evaluate the knowledge management of a large organisation of your choice.

Critically assess the proposition that progress in reducing disadvantage at work is best achieved by recognising the importance of, and using, an intersectional approach. To what extent, and in what ways, is ‘modern slavery’ a source of employment disadvantage? Critically assess government and corporate efforts aimed at tackling the problem of modern slavery.

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Managing Equality and Diversity at work

Instructions and information applying to essay

This is an assignment
1. Critically evaluate theoretical and conceptual perspectives of equality and diversity. 2. Apply knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues in the workplace.
You should prepare an essay (3000 word maximum) that answers ONE of the following eight questions. Your essay should cover the main theoretical positions relevant to the issue, include a wide range of correctly referenced academic research and policy evidence relevant conclusion that sums up your answer to the question as set. As befits work of a Level 6 standard, we sources from internet sites and ‘opinion’ statements are not what is required and will be penalised. You are advised to write using correct, precise terminology to maximise the ‘professional impact’ and persuasiveness of your writing. Additional essay guidance for assignment 2 is available below. Bibliography is not included in the word count, but in-text citations are. Assignment Two essay questions – choose any one of the questions below (The selected writer can pick any of the questions below)

1. Critically assess the proposition that progress in reducing disadvantage at work is best achieved by recognising the importance of, and using, an intersectional approach.

2. To what extent, and in what ways, is ‘modern slavery’ a source of employment disadvantage? Critically assess government and corporate efforts aimed at tackling the problem of modern slavery.

3. Despite decades of equality legislation, gender inequality still exists in contemporary workplaces. Using examples of gendered disadvantage in the workplace, critically assess why this is so, with reference to at least two theoretical perspectives on gender discrimination.

4. Evaluate the extent to which diversity training is an effective way of reducing inequality in the workplace.

5. Critically assess the main strengths and weaknesses of efforts by employers to promote the inclusion of LGBTQ+ staff.

6. How far do you agree with the view that positive action and positive discrimination are legitimate and effective methods for tackling inequality and disadvantage in work settings? Your answer must cover at least two areas of disadvantage.

7. To what extent is it achievable to create racial equality and inclusion in career progression in organisations? Critically discuss ways in which organisations might succeed in creating racial equality and inclusion in their career progression systems.

8. Critically discuss the ethics of making employment decisions based on the appearance of individuals. Discuss the implications of doing so for both employees (or candidates) and organisations.

Produce an evaluation of common methods used to train and develop employees. Recommend 3 methods for training pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider learning and development outcomes, cost of training and development, the effectiveness of training and development, and risks.

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Southwest Airlines Talent Management Plan

Your internship with Southwest Airlines is turning into a great hands-on learning opportunity for you. Your manager has now tasked you with proposing a talent management plan for pilots at Southwest Airlines. Your proposal will be considered by the Director of HR to make a formal plan.

Develop a 5- to 6-page proposal that includes the following:

A recommendation of 3 recruitment sources that are best suited to recruit pilots. Consider the quantity of resumes generated, the percentage of resumes likely to result in accepted offers, the time to fill a position and the cost to fill a position.

An evaluation of common methods used to select a candidate
Recommend 3 methods for selecting new pilots. In your evaluation, consider reliability, validity, utility, and legality.
An evaluation of common methods used to train and develop employees
Recommend 3 methods for training pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider learning and development outcomes, cost of training and development, the effectiveness of training and development, and risks.
An evaluation of common performance management systems
Recommend 1 method for performance management of pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider strategic congruence, validity, reliability, acceptability, and specificity.
An evaluation of common methods to minimize voluntary turnover
Recommend 1 approach to retain pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider methods for retaining employees, meeting pilot needs, and costs.
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