Describe why developing a culture of inclusion is necessary for a company to remain competitive in a global economy.

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Movements to create cultures of inclusion have led to some groundbreaking ways managers can ensure diversity is recognized, respected, and even leveraged as a form of competitive advantage. Author and consultant Erica Dhawan has spoken about this topic in detail.
Dhawan, E. (2016). Create cultures of inclusion.
Reflecting on the Dhawan (2016) video above, your own external research and experience, as well as the material from Chapter 9, address the following in your response:
• Define “diversity” in your own words.
• Describe why developing a culture of inclusion is necessary for a company to remain competitive in a global economy.
• Based on your own research and/or experience, share at least two concrete ways an organization might foster an inclusive environment.

Describe the communication encounter you experienced that was influenced by either perception and/or filtering.

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In this discussion, you will share an example and address how the communication experience might have been better handled.

Using your own experience as well as the material from Chapter 13 of the text, address the following in your response:

Define “perception” and “filtering” in your own words.

Describe the communication encounter you experienced that was influenced by either perception and/or filtering.

How did the effect of a communication pitfall impact both the sender and receiver during the communication process? Give at least one specific example for each party.
With your newfound knowledge of communication pitfalls, what could you have done differently in the situation to avoid any negative impact of perception and/or filtering?

Describe why innovation is necessary for a company to remain competitive in a global economy.

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Discussion Topic:

Chapter 15 of your text identified several elements shared by innovative organizations. Fast Company has identified some of the most innovative companies in the world.

Using the Fast Company article as well as the material from Chapter 15 of the text, address the following in your response:

Define ‘innovation” in your own words.

Describe why innovation is necessary for a company to remain competitive in a global economy.
Review the Fast Company article regarding the top innovative companies.

From the article, choose two examples of innovation to share with your classmates.
Identify what about these two examples was innovative for the company and/or the industry.

Describe how the company’s mission statement aligns with their CSR policy. Give at least two specific examples.

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You will draft an informative essay that makes the connection between a theoretical understanding of CSR and how it is reflected in the strategies of a real organization.
Assignment Checklist:

• Using your research skills, locate and define the CSR policy of one well-known public company.

• Referring to your selected company’s CSR initiatives, identify which pillars of responsibility they seem most focused on: economic, legal, ethical, or philanthropic. Give at least two specific examples.

• Research the mission statement of your chosen company. Describe how the company’s mission statement aligns with their CSR policy. Give at least two specific examples.

• Utilize at least two external sources as part of your research. Sources might include your textbook, the company’s website, or another resource found in the university library.

• Your submission should include a title page, introduction, main body, conclusion, and reference list.

What is your overall assessment of the competitive intensity of the cloud computing industry? Use Porter’s Five Force Model to assess the competition.

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Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Review the article uploaded in Blackboard titled, “IBM to Spin Off Services Unit to Accelerate Cloud-Computing Pivot”, do additional research and answer questions listed below. Your report must be prepared according to this format:

Introduction/Context (write about one page summarizing the case; include the context, that is why is this case written and what are the learning points)

Conclusion (write no more than one page of your conclusions and observations]

Questions

1. What is your overall assessment of the competitive intensity of the cloud computing industry? Use Porter’s Five Force Model to assess the competition. Be sure to discuss each force completely with specifics and data.

2. From IBM’s perspective, why is the Cloud Computing an attractiveness industry? Use Industry Attractiveness matrix to assess, be sure to include supporting data from the article and any additional research.

3. What is IBM’s competitive position in the Cloud Computing Industry? Using Weeks 2 and 3 class material, first identify critical success factors and then assess IBM’s position, that is, create a Competitive Positioning Matrix.

4. Develop pros and cons of 2 strategic options for IBM: 1) continue as is; 2) create a new company as discussed in the article. Your response must be supported with data and evidence

 

What do you need to do (or keep doing) to ensure that you reach your vision and achieve your mission?

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The purpose of this assignment is to assess personal value in light of professional goals.

In the same way that an organization performs with greater intention and cohesiveness when its employees and stakeholders are all working with a communal sense of purpose toward a shared goal, you will be able to better and more successfully shape your future when you have a clear idea of who you are, the value you offer, and what you ultimately want to achieve. Your personal vision provides the framework for your goals by reflecting your aspirations for the individual you hope to become. And more concretely, your personal mission defines the areas in the industry where you intend to compete and the customers you intend to serve.

Together, your vision and mission statements offer a foundational identity, defining who you intend to serve and in what capacity (your mission), and how those elements will help you shape your intended future (your vision).

Based on what you have read in the study materials, develop your own personal vision and mission statements from the perspective of yourself as a business professional, supported by a goal plan that will enable you to achieve your vision in the next 5 to 10 years.

Include the following in your 1,000-1,250-word response:

Define your personal vision and mission statements.

List a minimum of five SMART goals you will need to achieve to reach your vision and describe how these relate to your overall personal strategy.

Identify significant personal standards or principles you hold and discuss how they guide, limit, or circumscribe your stated vision, mission, and goal plan.

What do you need to do (or keep doing) to ensure that you reach your vision and achieve your mission? How will you monitor and modify your plan to measure success in achieving your outlined goals?

How do the vision, mission, and values you have outlined create a competitive advantage for yourself in the job market? How would the leader of a business organization use these same elements to create competitive advantage in the industry?

How is the process of setting, measuring, and modifying your personal vision, mission, and goal plan different from that required by the leader of a small company? How does this process differ from that required by the leader of a large corporation?

Identify if your organization (Minority Owned DBE Civil Engineering Firm) is centralized or decentralized and evaluate the benefits and weaknesses of the structure.

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Organizational Structure

The structure of an organization can influence the overall success of a project from initiation to closure.

Identify if your organization (Minority Owned DBE Civil Engineering Firm) is centralized or decentralized and evaluate the benefits and weaknesses of the structure.

Would you change from centralized or decentralized to meet the needs of your projects? Why or why not?

Discuss the ethical or legal requirements and responsibilities that a health care organization has in ensuring that its facility is licensed, certified, and accredited.

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The type of health care facility (Part 1)

-Discuss the type of facility that you are recommending and the rationale behind your recommendation. For example, if you chose an ambulatory care facility, explain the reasons why this type of facility would be recommended over another type.

-Discuss the type of health care delivery and services that are provided at the facility.

-Discuss the type of staff that will work in the facility. Specify the position categories and/or titles for these positions and include what are the credentials or licensures required by these positions in the state in which you live where you proposed facility would be located.

Financing the organization

-Discuss the method(s) of reimbursement that you believe will work best for the health care facility that you have proposed to be developed, and explain why you chose that method.

-Discuss the pros and cons of the reimbursement method(s) you chose.

-Discuss the impact that the method(s) may have on the financial operations of the facility that you chose.

Medical technology

-Discuss the financial and health benefits that can be realized by implementing an electronic health record (EHR).

-Discuss the estimated cost of implementing an EHR and the estimated cost of managing an EHR over the long run.

-Discuss current security concerns surrounding health information technology (HIT) and the EHR.

-Discuss how electronic health records can be used for decision-making and problem-solving.

Choose 1 piece of federal legislation, e.g., HIPAA, HITECH Act, Meaningful Use), and discuss the requirements that legislation imposes on the use of HIT and the EHR.

Ethical and legal considerations

-Discuss an accrediting body that will provide accreditation to the facility you are proposing.

-Discuss the ethical or legal requirements and responsibilities that a health care organization has in ensuring that its facility is licensed, certified, and accredited.

–When discussing licensure requirements, ensure that you research requirements based on the state in which you reside.

-When discussing licensure requirements, ensure that you research requirements based on the state in which you reside.

Quality measures (Part 5)

-Research and describe at least 2 measures that you plan to use in your facility that are currently used to gauge quality in health care.

-Identify how data for these measures will be collected and analyzed.

-Set realistic benchmarks for each proposed measurement, and explain the rationale behind the benchmarks that you set.

What does Ryan need provide for a discrimination case? What evidence does Ryan need to prove discrimination occurred?

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Discrimination in the workplace

A local Italian restaurant chain is interviewing and hiring in-house for a regional district restaurant manager. Ryan, a 49-year-old male, applied for this promotion. Along with him, three other employees applied for the promotion: Pam, Rick, and Chris. Pam, a 40-year-old female, was promoted and not Ryan. Of course, Ryan believes that he was equally qualified for the promotion, should have received the promotion, and therefore felt he was discriminated against. Based on this scenario, address the following in your initial post:

What current laws apply to the case study and why?

What does Ryan need provide for a discrimination case? What evidence does Ryan need to prove discrimination occurred?

What are the steps Ryan should take, if any, for a discrimination case?

Your initial post should be a minimum of 250 words.

Explain how a HR department can minimize disparate treatment and disparate impact discrimination.

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Disparate Impact & Treatment

We have learned this week that Title VII prohibits intentional discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. We also learned that Title VII prohibits both “disparate treatment” and “disparate impact” discrimination.

Discrimination can be both unintentional and intentional. Compare and contrast discrimination that occurs by both disparate treatment and disparate impact. Explain how a HR department can minimize disparate treatment and disparate impact discrimination. Provide an example of each and provide a rationale for your selections. Your initial post should be a minimum of 250 words.