Choose an Approved Business Topic or Health Strategy from the Topic List document, which can be found by going to the “Home” tab on Canvas. Write a five-page (5) to eight-page (8) executive summary using APA formatting.

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Investing in the future, what does it mean for an individual

You have been asked by your boss to thoroughly research information on a chosen topic for him or her to review. You will write a FIVE-PAGE executive summary on this topic.

INSTRUCTIONS
Read the instructions very carefully. Not following directions on project requirements could mean a “0” on the project grade with no allowance for resubmission.

1) Choose an Approved Business Topic or Health Strategy from the Topic List document, which can be found by going to the “Home” tab on Canvas. Then, scroll down to the “Assignments”
section. You may also email me for permission to use your own business topic that is not on this list.

Note: Use the same topic you chose for your Business Message Assignment. You will also use this topic for your Oral Presentation Assignment.

Note that you may NOT use a research paper or slide presentation that you have completed for another class. Furthermore, this research project and presentation must be your original work!

2) You will write a five-page (5) to eight-page (8) executive summary using APA formatting. The paper should be double-spaced with one-inch margins. Use Times New Roman or Calibri, 12 pt. font. You will need to include in-text citations and a reference page. A cover page should also be included. The cover page and reference page do not count as part of the five-page requirement. Write complete paragraphs. If you would like to include a graph, table, or enumerated list, then create an appendix. Click here, for APA Guidelines.

3) The five- to eight-page content section of the paper should include interesting information about current events and information on your selected topic. The finished product will be a formally-written brief that you could hand into your boss. You are to provide in-depth details about your topic. Tip: Think carefully about the points you are making and explain why you are discussing them (i.e., why are the important to your intended audience?). In other words, what is your point? Why is the topic interesting? What is the take-away or learning points for your employer?

The paper should be written in third-person. This paper summary should not sound conversational or as if one is reading a “speech.” Do not use colloquial phrasing.

LAYOUT
First paragraph: You must have a thesis statement or problem/purpose statement. This statement will state the purpose of the topic and reveal what you are trying to achieve in this executive summary. The first paragraph will also include the points that you will make it the paper (advanced organizers). Middle Paragraphs: Separate paragraphs that will focus on the three to four points supporting your purpose statement. Last Paragraph: This is your closing paragraph. You should adequately summarize your thesis and how your research supports your hypothesis.

4) You must include a minimum of three reputable, credible sources that come from published or digital business or health journals (i.e., HR Magazine, Bloomberg, Business week, Fortune, Economist, etc.), academic journals, or newspapers (i.e., The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, etc.), or credible websites (government websites, SHRM, etc.).

Your sources may be retrieved online. However, non-credible web sites such as Wikipedia, Dictionary, etc. may not be used. Also, your BCOM textbook may not be used as one of your sources.

Of your three sources, two (2) must be from published articles and only one (1) can be from a credible website.

Sources must be listed on a separate reference page and listed alphabetically by authors’ last names. Make sure the reference page is in proper APA format. Click here, for APA Guidelines.

5) Citations: All sources a) must be used if listed in reference page and b) must be cited within the body of the paper, and c) must be done in proper APA format.

Not doing this properly; a) not citing at least one source in each paragraph, b) not listing sources cited in the reference page, c) not citing sources listed in the reference page will result in a “0” for the paper. Improper citations can mean plagiarism violation. Instructor has a zero tolerance for improperly citing sources or not citing sources at all.

6) Paraphrasing: Do not use direct quotes in the executive summary. All of the executive summary must be paraphrased (completely written in your own words). Technically, no more than four words in consecutive order from the original source should be used. (The only exception is if you are stating a law.)

Students MUST submit their executive summary via the “Assignments” tab in Canvas. The Turnitin feature is turned ON for this assignment; thus, your paper will be evaluated for similarity to other online sources. If your paper has a similarity index of 25% or higher (meaning25% or more of your paper came directly from other sources) then revisions must be made, prior to submitting final assignment. Otherwise, not properly paraphrasing could result in a “0” for the paper.

7) Cover Page: Create a professional-looking cover page with your name, course name & course number, semester & year, instructor name, university name, and date.

8) Headings must be used throughout the body of the executive summary. See Chapters 9 and 11.

9) Your paper should be triple-checked for proper spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, and word usage. Feel free to utilize the free services of tutoring on campus.

10) Only 1- inch margins for all four sides of paper and only 12-point font (Times New Roman or Calibri) allowed.

11) This executive summary document must look professional. Feel free to review business report templates and Chapters 9, 10 and 11 for documentation formatting.

12) One file, including cover page, executive summary, and reference page MUST be uploaded to the “Assignments” tab in Canvas on or before the due date (see course syllabus). Your submission should be in MSWord or PDF format.

Identify what tools are applicable internally and why. Identify and explain what tools are applicable externally with vendors. Include your cited references from three new sources.

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Training manual week 4

For this unit’s assignment, you are to add the following section to your draft:

Quality Tactics and the Logistics and Supply Chain Functions (300–400 words)

Identify what tools are applicable internally and why.
Identify and explain what tools are applicable externally with vendors.
Include your cited references from three new sources.

What does SBC stand for? Why does the issuance of a certificate important for the contractor? What ACT was adopted due to SBC and other certifications? Why? What approach would you use to summarize sub-contractors and suppliers?

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Due Sunday (July 24th, 2022) at 11:59 PM EST Submit your responses to the following assignment in a PDF document. Be sure to follow APA 7th guidelines (1-2 paragraphs in length, typed and double-spaced, cover page, with sources, cited both in-text and on a reference page). Answer the questions completely (Do not recopy questions in your work).

Answer the following questions:

* What does SBC stand for? Why does the issuance of a certificate important for the contractor? What ACT was adopted due to SBC and other certifications? Why?

* What approach would you use to summarize sub-contractors and suppliers?

Use Chapter 17 as your guide.

How has this activity provided insight into the effect your groups of influence have on your personal values?  Were you aware of the relationship between the two before doing this activity? Were you surprised by the amount of influence each group has? Explain why or why not. Why is self-awareness so important in the journey to finding your purpose? How did you determine your top three (3) values overall? Was it difficult to narrow it down? Explain your reasoning.

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Assignment 1:  Understanding Your Values

Due week 3 and worth 100 points.

“If you’re going to build a great career, you had better have a strong foundation. It all comes back to the priorities and the values that you have in life. – Coach Gibbs

 

Understanding Your Values Worksheet

 

PART 1 IDENTIFY YOUR VALUES & GROUPS OF INFLUENCE

In the article What Self-Awareness Really Is (And How to Cultivate It) author Tasha Eurich states that “Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively.” This worksheet will help you do just that.

 

In the table below, each row represents a group (past or present) that has influenced your values. Examples of these groups are your family, church, sports teams, profession, groups sharing common interests, etc. Select five of these groups and list them in the first column of the table.

 

For each of the groups, identify the following:

  1. Three (3) positive behaviors that were learned and/or encouraged by the group. For example your teacher would always expect that you were on time or that you were assertive during class presentations.
  2. Three (3) values that you learned from the group. For example someone could have learned from a church group to be compassionate or to speak up when one sees injustices.
    1. Choose your values from the list provided in the Your Values Matter Scroll to the end of this assignment to find this table.

 

GROUP NAME 3 POSITIVE BEHAVIORS 3 VALUES LEARNED
Ex: Church Volunteering, Working on a team, Being on time Accountability, respect, teamwork

(choose from the Your Values Matter table below)
(Type Group 1 here)
(Type Group 2 here)
(Type Group 3 here)
(Type Group 4 here)
(Type Group 5 here)

 

PART 2: RANK YOUR VALUES

How important is each value in your life? Using the “Understanding Your Values” table, choose 10 of your values and put each value in priority order – #1 matters most, #10 matters least. Be HONEST! It doesn’t matter how someone else would rank these values; it only matters how important they are to you! Remember, this is about SELF-awareness. Your goal is to identify the things that matter most to YOU!

 

In the article How to Live With Purpose, Identify Your Values and Improve Your Leadership, author Ann Loehr explains how your values give you a sense of purpose. The exercise below will help you focus on those values. Please complete the following in the table below:

 

  1. List the values according to what matters most to you.
  2. Provide a brief definition of what that values means to you in your own words.
  3. Write a short sentence about the meaning of each value in the “why does this matter to me” column. (Ex: If “friendship” is one of your higher values, you might understand it [and yourself!] better by identifying WHY friendship is such a high priority for you.)
VALUES

(most important to least important)

 DEFINITION

(what does it mean to me?)

 WHY?

(why does this value matter to me?)
Ex: Friendship A special bond/connection between myself and another person. Friends are valuable to me because we provide each other with support during the positive and difficult times in our lives. Friends also provide companionship.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

 

PART 3: UNDERSTANDING YOUR VALUES AND INFLUENCE

Now, review both tables. Write a reflection on how you think the groups in your life have helped you define your own values. Be sure to reference the material from class to support your response. What can you conclude?

 

Be sure to address the following:

  1. How has this activity provided insight into the effect your groups of influence have on your personal values?  Were you aware of the relationship between the two before doing this activity? Were you surprised by the amount of influence each group has? Explain why or why not.

 

  1. Why is self-awareness so important in the journey to finding your purpose?

 

  1. How did you determine your top three (3) values overall? Was it difficult to narrow it down? Explain your reasoning.

 

 

Research and identify an organizational performance management system currently in use by a company. Compare the system you have found to the wikihow system provided via the link. Identify where the plan you found meets, exceeds and/or falls short from the example provided.

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Performance Management System

This week you will research and identify an organizational performance management system currently in use by a company. Compare the system you have found to the wikihow system provided via the link. Identify where the plan you found meets, exceeds and/or falls short from the example provided. Conclude the assignment with your learning about performance management systems.

Format: APA style, including Cover page, Table of Contents, headers: Introduction, Summary of each system, Similarities and Differences, Reflective Learning, References

the link:
https://www.wikihow.com/Develop-a-Performance-Management-System

Describe the leadership aspects of your most recent professional role. Identify and describe 2 key experiences that have impacted you as a leader. Identify 2-3 leadership skills you would like to master in the future. Describe steps you can take to master those skills. How will you measure your success?

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Assignment 1

Write a 4-6 page paper in which you address the following:
1. Reflect on your leadership experiences:
a. Describe the leadership aspects of your most recent professional role.
b. Identify and describe 2 key experiences that have impacted you as a leader.

2. Assess your leadership strengths:
a. Describe 2 key strengths from Jack Welch’s Foundational Principles (see Winning, chapters 1-4) and 8 Essential Rules of Leadership as they pertain to your leadership development.

3. How do these experiences and strengths relate to aspects of your Emotional Intelligence and your DiSC profile?

4. Develop a plan for mastering your leadership style:
a. Identify 2-3 leadership skills you would like to master in the future.
b. Describe steps you can take to master those skills. How will you measure your success?

Analyze the deep, underlying assumptions of your organization. Analyze either your current or past employer, a volunteer organization, or any group in which you have participated. If you have never formally worked for an organization, feel free to analyze a club, team, or any other organization you have been a part of.

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Deep assumptions of an organization

Analyze the deep, underlying assumptions of your organization. You may analyze either your current or past employer, a volunteer organization, or any group in which you have participated. If you have never formally worked for an organization, feel free to analyze a club, team, or any other organization you have been a part of. Feel free to use pseudonyms for your organization, leaders, and any other individuals mentioned in your essay.

1. Incorporate elements from the unit lesson and required unit resources, specifically analyzing the following categories of deep, underlying assumptions within your organization:

2. Deep assumptions about reality and truth,

3. Deep assumptions about the nature of time and space, and

4. Deep assumptions about human nature, activity, and relationships. (Your essay should especially focus on this category of deep assumptions.)

5. How are these deep, underlying assumptions shared throughout all levels of the organization, including the executive level; division, department, and/or team levels; and the individual level? How are these assumptions perpetuated at each level?

6. Have you observed any of these deep assumptions being challenged? If so, explain the scenario and the outcome. If not, why do you think the organization’s deep, underlying assumptions are typically not challenged in your organization?

Select an organization you are familiar with or have worked for. Analyze the organization both internally and externally using some of the tools and frameworks you have learned in this course. Recommend changes to the organization’s strategy and structure, in addition to considering associated ethical implications.

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Touchstone 4: Organization Analysis & Strategic Recommendations

SCENARIO:

Select an organization you are familiar with or have worked for (currently or in the past). You are tasked with analyzing the organization both internally and externally using some of the tools and frameworks you have learned in this course. You are also tasked with recommending changes to the organization’s strategy and structure, in addition to considering associated ethical implications. This assignment requires you to apply SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis, Porter’s Five Forces of Industry Analysis, Porter’s Generic Strategies, and organization design concepts related to strategy-structure fit. You will prepare a slide deck containing your analysis and recommendations that could be presented to the organization’s Board.

ASSIGNMENT:

Your presentation will be 11-14 slides long, not including the title and references slides. It must include the following slides:

  • Title
  • Executive Summary
  • Organization Background
  • Internal Strengths
  • Internal Weaknesses
  • External Opportunities
  • External Threats
  • Macro Environment Analysis: PESTEL
  • Micro Industry Analysis: Porter’s Five Forces
  • Generic Strategy Recommendations
  • Organization Design Recommendations
  • Ethical Considerations
  • References

If you’ve never used a presentation tool like PowerPoint or Google Slides before, don’t worry! The assignment template below will help you create slides for a basic slide presentation. Then you’ll be able to practice using the presentation technology as you put the finishing touches on your presentation.

Touchstone 4 Template
Touchstone 4 Sample

Before you get started, let’s look at how you’ll be building the presentation, step by step.

A. Directions
Step 1: Choose an Organization
Select an organization (for-profit or non-profit) that you are familiar with. It is especially important that you understand some of the inner workings of the organization; hence, you may find it easier to select a current or former employer.

Step 2: Create Presentation Slides
Use a presentation tool like PowerPoint or Google Slides to outline and organize your presentation. Your presentation must include the following:

Slide Component
Title Slide Your title slide will be the first slide and should include your name, the date, and the name of the organization you selected.
Executive Summary An executive summary should include the main points of your presentation in 1-2 slides (no more than 2). It should also include your recommendations in 1-3 bullet points. As a general rule, it is usually best (and easiest) to write the executive summary last—after the rest of your presentation is completed.
Organization Background The organization background should be brief—no more than 1-2 slides. It should include a brief history of the organization, in addition to the major products or services offered and the markets that are served. Other possible categories include the founding date, mission statement, annual profits, sales regions, etc.
Internal Strengths Using what you have learned about SWOT analysis, identify 4-6 strengths internally within the organization. You may have to make some inferences based on what you know or perceive about the organization.
Internal Weaknesses Using what you have learned about SWOT analysis, identify 4-6 weaknesses internally within the organization. You may have to make some inferences based on what you know or perceive about the organization.
External Opportunities Using what you have learned about SWOT analysis, list 4-6 opportunities facing the organization externally. Opportunities and threats are generally easier to identify than internal strengths and weaknesses, and are typically shared across the same industry.
External Threats Using what you have learned about SWOT analysis, list 4-6 threats facing the organization externally. Opportunities and threats are generally easier to identify than internal strengths and weaknesses, and are typically shared across the same industry.
Macro Environment Analysis: PESTEL Applying the PESTEL framework to the organization, identify 1-3 factors for each of the following: Political Factors, Economic Factors, Sociocultural Factors,

Technological Factors, Environmental Factors, Legal Factors.
Micro Industry Analysis: Porter’s Five Forces Analyze the industry the organization competes in by applying what you have learned about Porter’s Five Forces of industry analysis. You should list 2-3 observations for each of the following factors: Threat of New Entrants, Threat of Substitutes, Supplier Power, Buyer Power, and Industry Rivalry.
Generic Strategy Recommendations Given what you have learned from your internal and external analysis of the organization, are they pursuing the right strategy? If so, why? If not, what might you recommend? Is the recommended (or current) strategy the right “fit” for the environment in which the organization competes? Be sure to select one of Porter’s three generic strategies and provide your rationale: Cost Leadership, Differentiation, or Focus.

Organization Design Recommendations Is the organization optimally designed (structured) for either your recommended or their current strategy? For example, if they are pursuing a Cost Leadership strategy, do they have a low-cost operating model? The objective here is to determine and demonstrate the degree of “fit” between strategy and structure.

Ethical Considerations What are some of the ethical considerations for your recommended (or current) strategy? Is the organization positioned for long-term sustainability? Are there issues which may ultimately affect the organization’s ability to attract and retain talented employees or maintain the credibility of their brand? Are there potential ethical dilemmas in executing any recommended changes? The need to potentially layoff thousands of workers or stop paying for benefits such as healthcare to lower operating expenses, for example?
References This touchstone requires you to use at least four sources, including the course tutorials. Ideas for outside sources include (but are not limited to) organization websites, annual reports, or news articles from reputable magazines or newspapers. Following APA formatting, your sources should appear in alphabetical order.

Step 3: Add Speaker Notes
For this assignment, you are not actually giving a presentation, but rather just preparing a slide deck that summarizes your findings and recommendations.

An important step in the preparation of a speech is writing speaker notes. Speaker notes are notes added to a slide presentation as a reference for the presenter and can be found below each slide. For this touchstone, add your speaker notes to explain your analysis using information from your sources. If you were giving an oral presentation, these notes wouldn’t be visible to your audience when you’re in Presenter View. But you would be able to see them, and they would guide you through your presentation.

Sample Speaker Notes

Your speaker notes will be used to evaluate your project, so make sure you write in complete sentences and pay attention to spelling and grammar. Also, make sure you’re citing the information from your sources using in-text citations in APA style. These citations should include the author’s last name and the year of publication for the source, for example, (Mitchell, 2014).

Most presentation software will automatically display a field for speaker notes. If using Keynote, you can access the speaker notes by clicking on View, then Show Presenter Notes.

Step 4: Submit Presentation
Once you have completed your slides and corresponding speaker notes, it is time to submit your presentation. If you are using PowerPoint, you simply need to save your presentation and upload this file to Sophia. If you are using another slide presentation technology, download the slide deck as a Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx) and upload this version to Sophia

Create a comparative table that shows the various definitions, risks, and value of each of the following quality management tactics. If there are other tactics you would prefer to address, feel free to switch out up to two of the above with others you find.

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Training Manuel week 3

Add the following section for Week 3:
Create a comparative table that shows the various definitions, risks, and value of each of the following quality management tactics:

  • Establishing customer expectations
  • Designing quality
  • Defining metrics
  • Mistake-proofing
  • Kaizen
  • Six Sigma

If there are other tactics you would prefer to address, feel free to switch out up to two of the above with others you find.
Be sure you are adding at least three new cited references with this submission.

Briefly introduce the organization you select. State the organization’s strategic goal(s). Identify ONE strategic challenge. Assess the organization’s current HRM practices/strategies in recruitment and selection. Provide at least three recommendations.

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HRM strategy on combatting nursing shortages part C

Term Project

  • Turnitin <= 20%, Otherwise ZERO points will be assigned.
  • Used the Part A Template: (minus 4 points if format is not followed)
  • Required Information for Part A:
  1. Briefly introduce the organization you select.
  • 3 points maximum
  1. State the organization’s strategic goal(s).
  • 5 points maximum
  1. Identify ONE strategic challenge.
  • 5 points maximum
  1. Assess the organization’s current HRM practices/strategies in recruitment and selection.
  • 20 points maximum
  1. Provide at least three recommendations.
  • 24 points maximum

Total points: 57 points.