Category: Management

 

Synthesis Paper (Key Assignment Critical Thinking 4.2) Pending
Students will compose a synthesis paper on their experiences of learning and implementing enabling conditions and overcoming dysfunctions as experienced in their teams. The paper should be 10-15 pages in length, double-spaced, include a title page, and conform to APA style and formatting.
Synthesis means putting ideas from many sources together in one essay. After reading the texts and participating in a variety of team activities, students will organize some of the information around a theme or a question regarding developing teams, make generalizations, and then present information (quotes, examples) in a logical way to support their arguments. Remember: a synthesis is NOT a summary, a comparison or a review; a synthesis is a result of an integration of what you heard/read and your ability to use this learning to develop and support a key thesis. Learning to write a synthesis paper is a critical skill, crucial to organizing and presenting information in academic and non-academic settings.
This paper is the Critical Thinking 4.2 Mid-level Assessment and must be submitted to Chalk and Wire. The paper will be graded according to the Critical Thinking Rubric attached at the end of this syllabus and available on the course eLearn site, which requires a student to examine the process of reflection, reasoning and imagining, through which the individual willingly, systematically, and habitually examines and explore statements, problems, issues, beliefs, and social constraints. The graduate demonstrates these competencies at each level: (1) an attitude of intellectual inquiry; (2) information literacy; and (3) critical, analytical, and reflective thinking skills [metacognition]. The minimum acceptable score for this assignment is a 3 on that rubric. If a student does not meet the minimum LLO score, they will fail the assignment and receive no credit for the LLO. These essays must be submitted to both turnitin and Chalk and Wire through eLearn to receive credit for them.
This paper will also be evaluated using the rubric below (as well as the general paper criteria in the BSOL Learning Guide):

Task: Undertake a customer experience analysis of a New Zealand service operation. Also conduct research into how organisations like this operate. From your experience (your customer analysis) and your research (how organisations like this operate and what their main challenges are) discuss the service operation. Include in your discussion suggestions about how the organisation might improve its service delivery.
I will upload some examples of how to do this assignment.
Template for the Essay:
Title page
Table of content
Introduction (approx. 200 words)
Introduction paragraph
Brief introduction to the essay
Background (approx. 300 words)
Brief discussion about company including service concept (extra company information can be put in Appendices)
Issues/challenges facing the industry or organisation
Customer Experience Analysis (approx. 200 words)
Briefly describe your customer experience, refer the reader to your CEA in the Appendices.
Areas of Management Attention (approx 800 – 1000 words)
Identify at least 1 area for management attention that you have noticed
Suggestions for improvement (300 – 500 words)
Discuss suggestions for improvement – these should be directly related to the problems you have identified

three parts of this assignment please read it carefully to understand the requirement of this assignment :
First: Review the steps that should be taken by a group of stakeholders:
IEMS methodologies as incorporated in NFPA 1600 begin with a hazard analysis that helps to identify the capabilities needed by the entity to respond to the most likely hazards.
Current capabilities are assessed against the required capabilities to determine resource shortfalls.
The group develops a multi-year strategy to eliminate the resource shortfalls using a combination of local and federal resources.
The multi-year strategy gets translated into annual work plans.
In a post of at least a 150 words describe types of shortfalls might exist in step two. Will they just be material items?
second:
This week we spent our time talking about some principles of emergency management. You watched a video about the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, which was started by a few southern states and has grown into a national system supported with federal dollars. Please describe in 250 words how the EMAC system lives up to everything else talked about in this module.
third:
This session is designed to help the student understand the principles of integration and collaboration for the profession of emergency management. The session begins with a definition of the principle of integration in the emergency management arena. It then examines the development of the concept of Integrated Emergency Management in the United States and follows this by providing a practical focus on two principle aspects of integration: horizontal and vertical integration of stakeholders and different levels of government.

The principle of integration as described in the Principles of Emergency Management states that “emergency managers ensure unity of effort among all levels of government and all elements of a community.” I ask you to consider this statement and offer suggestions as to the meaning of the various components in at least a paragraph response in this Pre-assessment journal.

Imagine you are the community recovery coordinator in a community that has recently suffered a major bushfire. You have been asked to provide the Disaster Management Committee with a brief on the recovery phase to guide their ongoing management of the event.
Prepare a brief, which outlines:

1. The principles that should guide management of the recovery phase.

2. The key strategies required to ensure effective management of the recovery phase.
3. How you would evaluate the effectiveness of the management of the recovery phase.

Assignment 1 and assignment 2 is a continuation process with the same topic of interest that you have chosen.
Assignment 1 you already did Order Number :81495745
Choose a topic of your interest in the area of Total Quality Management. It can be anything that you want to explore or to study. It can be how the concept of TQM is implemented within an organization, analysis on how the implementation of TQM, the influence after implementing TQM in an organization, comparison andetc
Assignment 2: 30 marks
1. Identify what type of tools are used in implementing the TQM, for example is it Six-Sigma, BalanceScore card, Blue ocean strategy or etc.

2. Briefly explained the reason(s) for the organization to choose the tools they have implemented.

3. In your own opinion and based on your review from other articles in similar topic of interest, suggest other tools or other alternatives or provide another solution to help the organization achieve their business goals better.

Tool(s) identification 10 marks
Reasons for the chosen tool(s) 5 marks
Creativity 15 marks

you are required to identify a specific risk management issue and write a report which explains the background to the issue and its significance to the industry.
Possible issues to research:
– Overcrowding and music festivals
– Spread of disease on cruise ships
– Alcohol abuse in sporting events
– Terrorism and mega events
– Injuries and adventure tourism
Issues should be selected based on relevance to this course (risk management issue) and your personal interest.

Suggested structure for the assignment:
(1) Title Page
(2) Executive Summary
(3) Table of Contents
(4) Introduction
(5) Analysis of the issue
(6) Analysis of current solutions
(7) Recommendations
(8) Conclusion
(9) References

15 references from:
Academic articles (most important)
Industry documents: reports, guidelines, policies
Government documents: guidelines, reports, policies etc
News articles

Note: writer is free to choose any possible issue that he/she is most comfortable with to write from the list of topics listed above

Provide examples whenever you can (without putting too much emphasis on them)

The assignments relate to the following course objectives and graduate qualities:
demonstrate an understanding of and apply a body of mathematical and statistical knowledge in relation to business and management
analyse real problems within a mathematical and statistical context, identify appropriate techniques, generate and evaluate solutions
demonstrate mathematical and statistical communication skills (interpret and express equations, Excel output and problems).

Question 1 (One Page).
Review the steps that should be taken by a group of stakeholder.
2. Current capabilities are assessed against the required capabilities to determine resource shortfalls.

3. The group develops a multi-year strategy to eliminate the resource shortfalls using a combination of local and federal resources.
4. The multi-year strategy gets translated into annual work plans.
*Describe types of shortfalls might exist in step two.

*Will they just be material items?
Question 2 (One Page). This question answer has to be read first from the only resource that I will be upload.
Read first the file regarding COLLABORATION then answer the question. The document word file will be uploaded in this order.
• What value might collaboration add to the emergency management function: Before a disaster event, during the planning and preparedness phase, during the disaster event as an element of response, After the disaster event to facilitate both short- and long-term recovery, and as a tool to effect both pre- and post-disaster mitigation?

Module 4, you will continue with the CVP analysis you completed in the Module 3 SLP.

Scenario Continuation:

It is still January 2, 2012. You have just completed your revised SLP3 strategy using CVP analysis, and you are eager to implement your decisions for 2012 through 2014.

Using the CVP analysis from SLP3, run the simulation for a final time. Again, be sure to take notes about your analysis and the document the reasoning behind your decisions.

Finalize your report showing the strategy you have used.

Assignment Overview
Using the strategy that you developed in SLP3, run the simulation. Document your results as you did previously. Review and analyze these results, and develop a final strategy.

Please turn in a 6- to 8-page paper, not including cover and reference pages.

Keys to the Assignment

The key aspects of this assignment that should be covered and taken into account in preparing your paper include:

The revised strategy consists of the Prices, R&D Allocation %, and any product discontinuations for the X5, X6, and X7 tablets for each of the four years: 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
You must present a rational justification for this strategy. In other words, you must provide support for your proposed strategy using financial analysis and relevant theories.
Use the CVP Calculator and review the PowerPoint that explains CVP and provides some examples.
You will need to crunch some numbers (CVP Analysis) to help you determine your prices and R&D allocations.
Make sure your proposed changes in strategy are firmly based in this analysis of financial and market data and sound business principles. Your goal is to practice using CVP and get better at it.
Present your analysis professionally, making strategic use of tables, charts, and graphs.
Time Line Summary:

SLP1

2015: Hired on December 15.
Turned in first report to CEO Smothers.
SLP2

You are returned – via Time Warp – to January 1, 2012.
You make decisions for 2012 – 2015.
December 31, 2015 – You have revised all four years, and you write up your summary report.
SLP3

Apparently, your SLP2 decisions were not “good enough,” as you’ve again been returned to January 1, 2012.

It is once again January 1, 2012: You decide to use CVP analysis to develop a revised four-year plan for your strategy. You analyze the results of your first decisions from SLP2, taking notes, and documenting your decision-making process. You use the CVP Calculator to help you develop your strategy. Your notes explaining the logic behind your decisions.
SLP4

It is still January 2, 2012. Using your CVP analysis from SLP3, you run the simulation, implementing your revised four-year plan. You keep track of your financial and marketing results year over year.
You submit your final 6-8 page report, which includes your Final Total Score.

You compare – and report – your results with previous results.

SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the grading rubric.

Tips and Suggestions

Note the following tips and suggestions:

You might find these downloads useful:

Decision Matrix Table – Download this Word doc with a blank table you can use to show your proposed strategy decisions.

PowerPoint discussing CVP – Provides a good overview of Cost Volume Profit analysis, the various equations that you can use, and how to use it. Some examples are provided showing how to use the CVP Calculator.

CVP Calculator – This an Excel-based calculator that you can use to determine prices, volumes, and profits. Keep in mind that it will tell you what need, but the market determines what you actually get.
Include a cover page and a reference page, in addition to the 3 pages of analysis described above.
Use charts and graphics strategically, but do not use these as “space fillers.” Include lengthy tables, etc. in an Appendix instead.
Use charts and graphics strategically, but do not use these as “space fillers.” Include lengthy tables, etc. in an Appendix instead.

Module 4, you will continue with the CVP analysis you completed in the Module 3 SLP.

Scenario Continuation:

It is still January 2, 2012. You have just completed your revised SLP3 strategy using CVP analysis, and you are eager to implement your decisions for 2012 through 2014.

Using the CVP analysis from SLP3, run the simulation for a final time. Again, be sure to take notes about your analysis and the document the reasoning behind your decisions.

Finalize your report showing the strategy you have used.

Assignment Overview
Using the strategy that you developed in SLP3, run the simulation. Document your results as you did previously. Review and analyze these results, and develop a final strategy.

Please turn in a 6- to 8-page paper, not including cover and reference pages.

Keys to the Assignment

The key aspects of this assignment that should be covered and taken into account in preparing your paper include:

The revised strategy consists of the Prices, R&D Allocation %, and any product discontinuations for the X5, X6, and X7 tablets for each of the four years: 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
You must present a rational justification for this strategy. In other words, you must provide support for your proposed strategy using financial analysis and relevant theories.
Use the CVP Calculator and review the PowerPoint that explains CVP and provides some examples.
You will need to crunch some numbers (CVP Analysis) to help you determine your prices and R&D allocations.
Make sure your proposed changes in strategy are firmly based in this analysis of financial and market data and sound business principles. Your goal is to practice using CVP and get better at it.
Present your analysis professionally, making strategic use of tables, charts, and graphs.
Time Line Summary:

SLP1

2015: Hired on December 15.
Turned in first report to CEO Smothers.
SLP2

You are returned – via Time Warp – to January 1, 2012.
You make decisions for 2012 – 2015.
December 31, 2015 – You have revised all four years, and you write up your summary report.
SLP3

Apparently, your SLP2 decisions were not “good enough,” as you’ve again been returned to January 1, 2012.

It is once again January 1, 2012: You decide to use CVP analysis to develop a revised four-year plan for your strategy. You analyze the results of your first decisions from SLP2, taking notes, and documenting your decision-making process. You use the CVP Calculator to help you develop your strategy. Your notes explaining the logic behind your decisions.
SLP4

It is still January 2, 2012. Using your CVP analysis from SLP3, you run the simulation, implementing your revised four-year plan. You keep track of your financial and marketing results year over year.
You submit your final 6-8 page report, which includes your Final Total Score.

You compare – and report – your results with previous results.

SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the grading rubric.

Tips and Suggestions

Note the following tips and suggestions:

You might find these downloads useful:

Decision Matrix Table – Download this Word doc with a blank table you can use to show your proposed strategy decisions.

PowerPoint discussing CVP – Provides a good overview of Cost Volume Profit analysis, the various equations that you can use, and how to use it. Some examples are provided showing how to use the CVP Calculator.

CVP Calculator – This an Excel-based calculator that you can use to determine prices, volumes, and profits. Keep in mind that it will tell you what need, but the market determines what you actually get.

Include a cover page and a reference page, in addition to the 3 pages of analysis described above.
Include appropriate section headings.

Use charts and graphics strategically, but do not use these as “space fillers.” Include lengthy tables, etc. in an Appendix instead.

Cite and reference all sources that you use in your work, including those that you paraphrase.