Develop a scope statement for this project that contains examples of all the elements. Assume that the event will occur in 4 weeks. Provide your best estimate of the dates for milestones. What would the priorities likely be for this project?

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Develop a scope statement for this project that contains examples of all the elements. Assume that the event will occur in 4 weeks. Provide your best estimate of the dates for milestones.

What would the priorities likely be for this project?

 

Differentiate between various network types and functions. Examine protocols and network capabilities, and why a business manager should understand these.

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

For Your Success

In this module, we examine the importance of networks to communication and sharing information. We will explore network basics that managers should understand in order to make effective decisions on network-related investments. We will also cover some network technologies businesses can use to improve processes and decision making.

Learning Outcomes

  • Differentiate between various network types and functions.
  • Examine protocols and network capabilities, and why a business manager should understand these.
  • Articulate the importance and impact of mobile networks on business.
  • Analyze the business uses of collaborative technologies and the Internet of Things.

Readings

Required:

Chapter 4: Networks, Collaborative Technology, and the Internet of Things in Information Technology for Management: On-Demand Strategies for Performance, Growth, and Sustainability

Dustdar, S., Nepal, S., & Joshi, J. (2019). Introduction to the Special Section on Advances in Internet-based Collaborative Technologies. ACM Transactions on Internet Technology (TOIT) – Special Section on Advances in Internet-Based Collaborative Technologies, 19(3), 1–4.https://doi.org/10.1145/3361071

Aljeraisy, A., Barati, M., Rana, O., & Perera, C. (2021). Privacy laws and privacy by design schemes for the Internet of Things: A developer’s perspective. ACM Computing Surveys, 54(5), 102.

Wang, C., Kuo, J., Yang, D., & Chen, W. (2020). Collaborative social internet of things in mobile edge networks. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 7(12), 11473–11491.

Collaborative Technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly popular in both business and everyday life.

  • Explain what the Internet of Things (IoT) is and provide a brief history, in your own words, of the IoT.
  • Discuss the potential impact that IoT can have on how people live.
  • Select a company and explain how the organization has benefited from the IoT. Detail specific examples of how the company benefited.
  • How has the IoT been impacted by the pandemic? Explain specific examples.

Your well-written report should be 4-5 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. To make it easier to read and therefore grade, make sure you clearly delineate each section of your answer so it can be matched with the relevant question. Use academic writing standards and APA style guidelines, citing at least 3 references as appropriate. Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

  • Must have an introduction and conclusion.

 

Consider all the extracurricular activities (community involvement, paid and/or volunteer work experience, entrepreneurial ventures), that you have been involved in since July 1, 2019. Select two (2) activities that you feel demonstrate your leadership abilities best.

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Extracurricular activities

Find below the requirement for Western Ivey HBA application (Western University, London, Canada).

Consider all the extracurricular activities (community involvement, paid and/or volunteer work experience, entrepreneurial ventures), that you have been involved in since July 1, 2019. Select two (2) activities that you feel demonstrate your leadership abilities best. Focus your description on elements that demonstrate: leadership, teamwork, initiative, achievement, commitment and breadth. Each description should focus on one activity only. You must add two (2) activities to this section to be able to submit your application.

The Activity Description for each of these two entries is your essay component. For each, use an essay format, NOT bullet points. Please limit your description for each activity to 500 words (the text box will expand to allow you to write up to 500 words).

For each of your two (2) activity descriptions, include a separate paragraph in the “Pandemic Impact” field outlining how the global pandemic has impacted your leadership experience and what you learned as a result (Max 250 words).

Note: If there was no impact (to your leadership experience) due to the pandemic, state that. This section will not be sent to your reference.

Conduct a sociological analysis of a subculture of your choice. Find a documentary, docuseries episode, or piece of video journalism, at least one hour long, that documents a subculture of interest to you.

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Subcultures

In this three-page (double-spaced, 12 pt. font) essay, you will be conducting a sociological analysis of a subculture of your choice. Find a documentary, docuseries episode, or piece of video journalism, at least one hour long, that documents a subculture of interest to you (see below for examples). You can use any streaming service you subscribe to or take advantage of free streaming services such as Kanopy (sign in with your Bruin account) or YouTube. While watching the documentary, take note of the three elements of culture: material, cognitive, and normative that are portrayed.

Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a business professional.

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Walt Disney Company 2023 Revival

Competency 1: Apply foundational knowledge and an understanding of business systems, processes, and technology within and across core disciplines.
Apply foundational knowledge and an understanding of business systems, processes, and technology within and across core disciplines.

Competency 2: Integrate information across disciplines and from differing perspectives.
Integrate most relevant supportive and conflicting information (data, insights, best practices) across disciplines from differing primary functional perspectives individually and holistically.

Competency 3: Think critically and analytically to provide evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities.
Develop logical, well-supported solutions based on relevant, sound, logical, and credible evidence (data, insights, analyses, best practices) to solve business challenges and opportunities.

Competency 4: Apply innovative, strategic, and sustainable approaches to business practice and planning.
Apply innovative, strategic, and sustainable (long-term) approaches to business practice and planning.

Competency 5: Lead and collaborate in virtual, global, and culturally diverse environments.
Apply leadership and collaboration principles and strategies for virtual, global, and culturally diverse environments.

Competency 6: Integrate principles of ethics and integrity into business decisions.
Integrate principles of ethics and integrity into business decisions by assessing ethical implications and resolving ethical conflicts and dilemmas.

Competency 7: Communicate clearly and effectively in a business environment.

Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a business professional.

Explain the importance of franchising in the U.S. and global economy. Define the concept of franchising. Describe the different types of franchises.

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Benefits of franchising to the franchisee

  • Explain the importance of franchising in the U.S. and global economy.
  • Define the concept of franchising.
  • Describe the different types of franchises.
  • Describe the benefits and limitations of buying a franchise.
  • Describe the legal aspects of franchising, including the protection offered by the FTC’s Trade Regulation Rule.
  • Explain the right way to buy a franchise.
  • Describe a typical franchise contract and its primary provisions.
  • Explain current trends shaping franchising

3.2 Action Required:

  • Watch the short video at the following link

3.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

  • Discuss the benefits of franchising to the franchisee.

3.4 Instructions

  • Answer the question available in the “Test your Knowledge” section.
  • Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below

Identify at least three methods companies use to gather your information online either with your knowledge or unbeknownst to you and explain the trade-off that is taking place when this happens. How does this benefit you? How could this be harmful?

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Complete 3 Discussion Responses based on the below questions

Companies gather consumer information using many different methods. Identify at least three methods companies use to gather your information online either with your knowledge or unbeknownst to you and explain the trade-off that is taking place when this happens. How does this benefit you? How could this be harmful? Are these methods ethical? Why or why not? How will changes in technology affect this in the future?

 

In what types of writing have you used these skills in the past? How will you continue to develop these skills?

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Literary analysis essay

As we look at different types of writing in this class, there are standard skills that are transferable between papers. After doing your reading for this session, discuss at least two skills that are transferable, whether writing a response paper, a literary analysis, an essay, or a research paper. In your initial response, include answers to the following questions:

  • In what types of writing have you used these skills in the past?
  • How will you continue to develop these skills?

 

Provide background on your venture to include name, number of employees, location, and industry. Develop at least three areas (codes) for your venture.

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Develop Code of Ethics/Professional Conduct

In this assignment, develop a code of ethics/professional conduct document for your venture. Include the following:

• Provide background on your venture to include name, number of employees (it is okay if it is just you), location, and industry. In addition, include information on the product sold or service provided.

• Develop at least three areas (codes) for your venture. The areas may focus on client/customer engagement, social initiatives, etc.

• For each area, explain why it was selected and the importance to you. The assignment should be 2-3 pages (excluding the title, abstract, and reference pages).

Note: Search for established organizations within your industry and review the code of ethics/professional conduct for inspiration. It W3: Develop Code of Ethics/Professional Conduct

Do you agree with the statement above? Why or why not? How does organizational culture affect capability and performance? For example, an active, participative culture is essential for encouraging organizational learning.

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Performance and organizational capabilities

This discussion topic will span two weeks to Module Eight.
In Module Seven, you will post your initial response, and then in Module Eight, you will assess other learners’ posts and provide them with your input. This allows you additional time to make your initial post strong, robust, and well-supported.
In Module Seven, consider the following statement: “The best-performing companies worry less about performance and more about their organizational capabilities” (Bititci, 2015). Then, review the interview notes memos for Company and Company B. Then think about organizational performance in relation to organizational capabilities and address the following in your initial post:

  • Do you agree with the statement above? Why or why not?
  • How does organizational culture affect capability and performance? For example, an active, participative culture is essential for encouraging organizational learning.
  • What do you think about the organizational culture and capabilities of Companies A and B and their role in the two companies’ performances?