Business Strategies

1. What are some examples of business strategies that are centered around information system standards? How effective have these strategies been from the perspective of the firm? Their competitors? And from the perspective of users of systems that depend on these standards?

Synthesis Paper with the theme of Managing conflict in a team setting (developing teams)

 

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):

Best Workplace

the most current results of FORTUNE Magazine’s annual ranking of America’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Explore the website of at least three of the companies noted. Develop a two- to four page paper that addresses the following:

When reviewing the descriptions of the work environments, identify elements that appear to foster employee motivation and group cohesion among employees.
Relate your analysis to the material presented in the chapters assigned for reading this week. For example, there may be elements that support George Homans’ theory, or another theory of exchange in groups.
Use at least three resources in addition to the course text and the FORTUNE Magazine article. The paper is to follow APA guidelines.

Business Model Assessment

Conduct/construct an experiential evaluation/assessment of the business model of your organization (or one with which you are closely familiar) using the business model canvas and related text.

Introduction: Managers who want to improve the effectiveness of their business model and organization, as well as to increase their own ability to manage, use diagnostics/assessments to determine the reality of business effectiveness in comparison to what they originally envisioned. Good feedback contributes to the development of plans to improve business/organizational effectiveness and management performance.

Instructions: Students will write a 2500-3000 word (about 10 pages in the main body) properly formatted APA paper (including a title page and references page, but no abstract) that evaluates/assesses the overall effectiveness of the business model used by your organization. This is the third of three assignments that draws from your association with your organization. The previous two �canvas� assignments flow into this one. Identify one or more of the building blocks from the business model canvas where modification should be recommended. Be careful to avoid bias in determining the issue/problem identified by using the canvas. Do not merely critique, but contribute to your organization�s overall success. This paper should be the culmination of the overall work you have done with the business model canvas so that all the pieces go together.

Your final paper should include:
� Your business model canvas � Post-It notes discussion/observations (week 2)�summarize this area, but provide the initial canvas.
� Identification of theoretical/behavioral trends that you observe in the business model and organization (week 5)�summarize this, do not merely cut and paste.
� Discussion of appropriate theory, metaphors, and frames with which to describe your business model in operation, as well as to identify areas needing improvement and how to get there.
� Use of the Osterwalder/Pigneur text to evaluate and diagnose your organization�s business model, as well as an integration of the course materials into your writing and consideration.
� Recommendations for improvements identified using the canvas, theories, and assessment tools used in this course. What are the expected outcomes.
� Use eight scholarly sources besides our textbook (especially case studies) to undergird your assertion from apeer-reviewed literature.� Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the assignment specs and ask questions if you are unsure of expectations.

Managing Service

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

human resourse management

Question 1
Outline your proposed strategy with regards to recruiting and selecting personnel for
the new business and broadband call centre. You should identify a ‘typical’ role and explain the process which you propose the organisation should follow to recruit and select personnel / a person to the position identified giving justification for your choices.
Question 2
HRM is not just about recruitment and selection;it is also about determining an organisation’s strategy towards the management and development of employees. With support from the literature, outline your proposed strategy towards employee development, performance management, employee engagement and reward strategies.

Assignment Task 2

Reflect on your learning from the HRM module. From either the perspective of a
future line manager / HR manager, what do you perceive your key objectives are
with regards to HRM?
Word count : Task 1 – 4775 words (maximum)

Word count :Task 2 – 1,000 words (maximum)

Maximum total word count : 5775 words

The assignment should include : a title page containing your name, the appendices if relevant; and a reference list in Harvard format. You should address all the elements of the assignment task listed below.

General Motors Company

Internationalisation of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
Grading Criteria and Feedback
– You should support the contention with relevant academic literature on IHRM. I will attach the book.
– A minimum of 10 to 12 academic, peer-reviewed journal articles must be referenced in the discussions in the
report. academic references.
– The presentation of a list of facts, which are not analysed or evaluated, will not normally attain a pass grade.
– Please reference any material you use which is not your own and ensure you acknowledge the source of your
article by referencing using the Harvard system.
– Additional presentation points with your assignment:
o Any subheadings should be clearly defined [ ie: bold, underlined or italics].
o Reference list to begin on a new page.
o Referencing style: Harvard Style (author, date).
o Signed Statement of Authorship to be submitted with assignment.
– Please type assignment in 12-point font using double line spacing.
– Avoid colloquial language and spelling, grammatical and typographical errors.
Description of Task
– The report is designed to help students develop their critical thinking, research and writing skills, and should
reflect the principles and practices of IHRM in relation to the international business strategy and structure.
– This assignment requires a critical analysis of the contextual factors, facts, and IHRM policies and practices of
chosen company (General Motors).
This is the assignment
1. General issue: How do various country cultures impact the business and human resource practice of the
MNE?
Related to (about- relative) (General Motors Company) answer
the question related to General Motors, make sure not general
answer and support from theorist from slides or book. Define the
key point in the question & the company plan (action) about this
question.
2. Specific issue: Should the crisis management plan be corporate? Why or why not?
Related to (about- relative) (General Motors Company) and
answer the question related to General Motors, make sure not
general answer and support from theorist from slides or book.
Define the key point in the Question (crisis management plan) & the company
plan (action) about this question if it’s happened in past or the plan
for future to avoid or solve any management crisis in (General
Motors Company).
For each issue around 700 words and answer each one in different page. But all references in the same page.
Report writing
• Table of contents
o A list of headings and appendices not in word count
• Body two body (1 general issue + 1 specific issue that have been mentioned above) answer the
qustions as report.
• References
o A list of references used in the report Haverd Style
• Appendices
o Extra details that are too complex or technical to be included in the body of the report not in word
count
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Just to attention about the importanate points please read the below:
Please type assignment in 12-point font using double line spacing.
Report Assessor’s Expectations
Knowledge
• Displays good command of theories and concepts relevant to the topic questions.
• Displays a high quality critical analysis and discussions of the issues in each of
topic questions using appropriate IHRM terms and definitions, theories and
examples.
Discussions
• Include timely and accurate facts and information of the chosen MNE and its
international operations;
• Critically evaluate contextual factors of the MNE based on the research;
• Identify IHRM challenges facing the MNE and its operations in the chosen host
country;
• Are supported by evidence drawing on valid, reliable and defensible sources.
• Draw on relevant IHRM/IB theories, concepts and facts.
• Are accurate and well thought-out in response to topic questions
Structure &
Presentation
• Presentation of the report is neat – in simple and clear English.
• Presentation of the report is professional – free of grammatical, spelling and
punctuation errors, using 12-point font and double line-spacing.
References
and
citations
• Include peer-reviewed academic references.
• Exhibit correct & consistent referencing

library search on employee satisfaction

search on employee satisfaction. Perform structured comparative analysis of different sources and develop a 4-page paper essay. Use theories to justify your arguments

Set out clearly your own explanation of job satisfaction answering the following questions below.

Questions:
1) As a result of your structured comparative analysis develop a model of what are the top three things that employers could do to increase job satisfaction of their staff?
2) Suggest and justify with supporting reasons how can employers increase employees’ commitment?
3) As an extension to your job satisfaction model synthesize the search results and structure the impact of the job motivation on the company performance and results. Choose the alternative that you think will fit the best with UAE multicultural environment. Use body of knowledge to answer question.
• Make sure your information is relevant to the region.
• Make your own notes on your findings, and be prepared to talk about your findings and opinions about this in class.

Article Critique Job Satisfaction

article that you must read about Human Resource Management,
• The critique should be:
o Written in standard essay format
o Be typed or word processed in Times New Roman or Arial, 12 Font Size
o Be formatted with 1.5 line spacing
• The Article Critique that you write must:

o Identify a relevant Thesis Statement or Question from the article
o Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the article based on the Thesis Statement
o Provide your own viewpoint – what do you believe?
o Do you agree with the thesis statement of the article or don’t agree?
o State your key points and Why? Why not?
o Provide evidence and researchfrom other academic sources (at least 3) to support and back your argument
o Show use and understanding of class concepts learned in class that relates to the subject of the article
o A solid conclusion to your essay

PLEASE NOTE: This assignment is NOT just a summary of the article. It is a critique to show that you understand what the author is trying to convey and that you can show your own critical analysis and assessment

Introduction of Emergency Management

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.