Here are a few suggestions to strengthen this portion of the project: - Provide more details on Avon's mission, vision and culture. Directly state what they are according to your research. - Discuss Avon's leadership in more depth. Assess whether the current leadership is effective in driving the needed changes. - Analyze whether Avon's mission, vision and culture need to change given the recommended organizational changes. Provide a clear rationale. - Elaborate on Avon's strengths and challenges. Provide specific examples to support your analysis. - Include an organizational chart showing Avon's current structure. Then propose a revised structure based on your recommendations. - Incorporate quotes/insights from the textbook and additional

1. Week 4
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Not without laughter’ is a novel published in 1930 by Langston
Hughes (Hughes & 3M Company, 2012). During the time when
the book was published, there were high levels of racism in
America among other nations. Basically, the story portrays the
issue of racism in America during the time. It brings out the
levels of injustices, mainly of how whites treated blacks in
America during the time. Through the book, Hughes also
communicated that the injustices against the blacks were not in
only one part of the country but rather, in the entire nation. The
story is about Sandy Rogers who grows in Kansas at a small
fictional town called Stanton. Sandy lives with his mother and
grandmother. The mother is named Anjee and the grandmother

2. is known as Aunt Hager. Sandy’s mother is a house keeper of a
wealthy white family and his father travels all over and does
any work that comes by (Hughes & 3M Company, 2012).
Indeed, during the time, racism was at its height and the most
affected were the African Americans. In the current years,
racism has declined but not completely since there are a number
of cases touching on the issue of racism in the country.
The most recent case which raises the issue of racism is the one
in which an unarmed black man was killed by a police. In the
event, a young un-armed black man was shot at close range by a
white police officer even after he had surrendered. The action
sparked nationwide strikes and the question of mistreatment of
the blacks by the whites was raised again. Such incidences are
not rare in the United States. Several other cases involving
excessive brutality against the blacks by white policemen have
been reported.
The employment places have also shown some levels of
discrimination. In most cases, the blacks and the Latin
Americans are employed as casual laborers whereas there
Caucasian counterparts are employed in more lucrative white
color jobs. Such information and data has raised a number of
questions too concerning racism issues. Questions race in the
mind of analysts concerning the reasons for such a trend. In
some of the analysis, the two minority groups have been said to
be less exposed to environments which guarantee them
successful career lives. In some analyses, discrimination has
been cited as the culprit to the social imbalances.
The questions raised concerning discrimination are not yet fully
answered. The current police incidence and the employment
data are however prove that the discrimination issue still
present, even though to a lesser extent as compared to the time
when Hughes wrote the book “not without laughter”. The extent
of brutality that the white policemen show against black
suspects brings out some level of racism since most of the cases
are similar in nature and many in quantity. The cases have been
reported across the various states of the country. In some

3. incident the case was extreme in the sense that the African
American suspect was sprayed with bullets at close range by
several white policemen.
Concerning the employment and social imbalance, the racism
issue is not clear as such. The issue could however be attributed
to the effect of the past whereby the minority group had les
opportunity at the time and were left behind in terms of pursuit
for a better social life (Hughes, & 3M Company., 2012). Given
time, perhaps the trend will change and there will be more
balanced in the social classes. The issue could also be due to
the psychological effect that could have negatively impacted the
minority group and left them less effective than their Caucasian
counter parts. Negatively, the issue could be as a result of
racism and discrimination in the allocation of resources. The
problem could be as a result of the minority group not enjoying
the basic amenities and the best being accessed by the
Caucasians. All that could be a possibility since the cause of the
trend in the current employment data is not that clear.
Reference
Hughes, L., & 3M Company.(2012). Not Without Laughter.S.l.:
Dover Publications.
In the current years, racism has declined but not completely
since there are a number of cases touching on the issue of
racism in the country."
you're off to a solid start.
Your thesis statement is vague, however. Your thesis sentence
is to be your last sentence of your opening paragraph. What
exactly are you asserting in your paper and will support with
quotes from your readings? What you offered above is unclear.
Tighten-up and clarify your thesis statement. Make it clear and
concise, Eddie.
Make sure that you meet the following specific assignment
requirements:
"APA Format: Write a research paper that is a minimum of 5
pages in length and submit it in proper APA format, including
cover page, in-text citations, and reference page.

4. That your paper is 5 pages in length with an additional two
pages for the Cover Page and the Reference Bibliography.
Assertion: Be sure to present a strong argument that ends with a
solid conclusion. This means that you will repeat your thesis
and add your final thoughts or end with a strong quote.
Quotes: Include three or more quotes from the primary text as
well as a couple secondary sources. (Primary sources are by the
author, while secondary sources are books, journal articles, and
essays about the author.)"
make sure that you reread and double-check your work for
issues of clarity of thought and to eliminate grammatical
mistakes.
Compose and rewrite multiple drafts and edit for clarity of
thought.
Keep at it.
Running Head: CONTINENTAL DRIFT THEORY
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CONTINENTAL DRIFT THEORY 4
Continental Drift Theory
Mitchell Eric Hutchison
SCI101-1501A-09 : Introduction to the Sciences
Instructor Joel Tumbiolo

5. Colorado Technical University
02/02/2015
Alfred Wegener a German scientist in his theory explained that
the continental landmasses were constantly drifting far from
each other. Wegner named this movement as continental drift.
He believed that coastlines of eastern South America and
western Africa were related and looked like interlocking edges
(Altıner, 2011). Fossil fuels of reptilian from coastline of the
plates proofed that at some point they were joined together. One
of the strongest evidence correlate to the magnetic imprints of
oceans rocks beneath the mid-Atlantic ridges. Rocks repeal each
other supporting continental drift.
Today’s scientist accepts there is earth movement as there is
sufficient evidence to back it up. Unlike Wegner time where
there was no sufficient proof about earth movement, revelation
of seafloor spreading by underwater exploration make today’s
scientist believe that there is earth movement (Altıner, 2011).
Radiometric dating of oceans bottom sentiments proof existence
of one continent Pangaea. Discoveries of sea floor mapping
shed light on Wegner hypothesis of continental drift. Plate
tectonic theory provided evidence to back up Wagner’s idea.
Plates are constantly drifting from each other that proof a slow
movement on the earth.
Scientific method involves formulation of hypothesis by
creating models. Experimental researches are conducted to

6. obtain data through measurement or observation. With the
results, analysis is don then draw the conclusion. Consequently,
scientists use the scientific method to develop theories that can
be accepted through observation. Alfred Wagner developed
continental drift hypothesis that was based merely on
assumption. Geologist refuted Wegner hypothesis as there were
no serious observation to back it up. Scientist were more
skeptical about Wegner as far as scientific method was
concerned. However, discovery of plate tectonic theory
provided a more solid evidence that override earlier proposition
and assumption in explaining continental drift.
Today’s scientist help us to understand our natural world by use
of model and simulation. Using inductive reasoning they
develop hypothesis based on non-numerical observation
(qualitative science). By formulating data, scientist test their
hypothesis, analyze the data and draw conclusion (quantitative
science). They provide rational reasoning that make everything
real to us, thus helping us to understand our world.
Wegner proposition was that there existed a supercontinent
called Pangaea. Plate tectonic provides plausible evidence on
the movement in the earth’s lithosphere. Plate tectonic theory
explains that movement of earth was caused by convection
forces in the earth core that led to split of the earth into unit
called plates. The earth movement led to the spread of ocean
floor. Plate were believed to slide past one another and no
lithosphere was created nor destroyed. Thickness of ocean floor
sediments verifies seafloor spreading and convective flow of
rocks in 2900 km thick mantle formed the basis of driving force
of plate tectonic.
Plates are constantly moving away from each other at rate of 5
cm per year. As they drift from each they led to development of
earthquakes which deforms the coastlines reducing the size and
shape of the plates (Altıner, 2011).
As the plate drift from each other, they converge. Collision of
plate as a results subduction thickens the earth crust leading to
formation of largest Continental Mountain like the Himalayas

7. and Alps. Similarly, as plate drift relative to each other lead to
formation of volcanoes known as the plate volcanoes. Several
plates drifting forms active volcanoes in peripheral of Pacific
Ocean Basin called Ring of fire (Nuara, 2014).
References
Altıner, Y. (2011). Analytical surface deformation theory for
detection of the Earth's crust movements. Berlin: Springer.
Nuara, J. (2014). Theory of Plate Tectonics. Retrieved from
CK-12 :
http://www.ck12.org/user:am51YXJhQG1zZC5rMTIubnkudXM.
/section/Theory-of-Plate-Tectonics-
%253A%253Aof%253A%253A-Plate-Tectonics/
Week 4
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Author Notes

8. The company’s strategy towards change is a good one. The
organization is aimed at realizing its objectives and it has
realized that that can only be achieved through shared
objectives. For there to be shared objectives, there has to be
transparency and honesty all of which are incorporated in the
company’s organizational values. The company’s change
strategies are aimed at ensuring the organization remains
relevant in the current dynamic environment. the
implementation process of the strategy change experienced
some challenges but it is yet to be achieved (Avon.com, 2015).
The company’s vision is to be the company of choice for women
resulting from the company’s understanding of the self-
fulfillment needs of women and from the company’s quality
products and services it offers to them. The company’s culture
is one of trust, respect humility, integrity and faith. The culture
of trust is seen from the companies value of trust in which there
is transparency among the employees. The company is also
aimed at giving tits customers support, offering the clients with
high quality products and share success with the company’s
stakeholders.
Basing on the changes recommended for the organization, the
organization does not need to change its mission vision and
culture. That is because the changes are in alignment with the
objectives of the organization and with the vision and mission
too. The need to change does not arise from a poor vision and
mission but rather from the operational activities which are not
in alignment with the objectives and mission of the
organization. For instance, integrating the global functions
means that the organizational objectives and the mission to
serve families across the work are in alignment.
The leadership within the organization is not that effective. A

9. more effective leadership within the organization would have
spotted the talent management inefficiencies on time and the
decline in the organizations profitability would have been
checked on time. Andrea Jung’s leadership was however a more
effective one. Together with his executive team they were able
to identify the course of the decline in performance and laid
down strategies which guarantee the improvement of the
company’s performance (Dotlich, 2010).
Among the leaders was a talent management coach who was
used to emphasize on the need for change. The management of
the organization was coached by a highly qualified coach to
develop the company’s talent practices. From the coaching,
Avon’s management indeed saw the need for change (Effron,
Greenslade & Salob, 2005).
The change recommended upholds transparency, simplicity,
accountability and discipline (Effron, Greenslade & Salob,
2005). The organizational structure should therefore combine
some elements of hierarchy structure and some elements of a
flat and flexible structure. The organizational chart that would
be appropriate would be one like the one below:
CEO
Mangers operational staff
The changes, if implemented the company will improve its
efficiency and hence performance. The organizational structure
of the organization which will be more transparent will enable
rapid developments in the costs of production will be reduced
and the objectives of the organization will effectively be met.
Reference
Dotlich, D. L. (2010). The 2010 Pfeiffer annual: Leadership
development. San Francisco, Calif: Jossey-Bass.
Avon.com(2015).Avon company’s website. retrieved from
https://www.avon.com/
Effron, M., Greenslade, S., & Salob, M. (2005, September).
Growing great leaders: Does it really matter? Human
Your reflection in this portion of the project encompassed the

10. vision, structure and goals of Avon Company. It was great that
you highlighted how the teams within the company worked
strategically to overcome obstacles encountered throughout the
changes and growth. The organizational chart was extremely
high level. What managers are there? What operational staff /
divisions are part of the company? Are there upper management
positions? Global or nationwide directors and consultants? The
week 2 portion of the project and the textbook were not
included. Please utilize the APA Project Template found in the
classroom under both Getting Started and Week 2. In week 6,
you will include all three portions of the project in one
document. Two written pages were submitted which falls short
of the required length (4 pages of new content) and depth of this
portion of the project. The textbook is required but was not used
as a resource to learn from. What are the exact mission and
vision statements for Avon? Please expand on your analysis so
that every speaking point is addressed fully. I encourage you to
conduct further research and combine that new knowledge with
what you are learning within the lesson in order to help your
organization as its Organizational Development Practitioner.
The live classroom archive can be very helpful for you so you
are meeting all elements of the grading rubric. I appreciate that
you took the time and made the effort to include proper in-text
citation and references as well as formatted your essay in APA
format. When you begin the week 6 project work, add the new
content directly above your reference page. Your results are:
12/20 pts. Describes the organization's strategy toward change
18/30 pts. Identifies the current mission, vision, and culture and
if change in these are recommended 12/20 pts. Discusses
leadership within the organization and if it is effective 10/20
pts. Includes Organizational Chart 10/10 pts. APA and
Mechanics Charlotte
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The name of the organization to be researched for
organizational development model is Avon Company. The
company which produces consumer products began its
operations in 1886 and continues to operate to date. It has
performed well for most of the years but experienced declined
performance as from 2006. The declined performance is as a
result of faster growth in comparison to the proportion of talent
and infrastructure it can support among other challenges it faces
(Avon.com, 2015). As such, the company needs to change a
number of its operations.
The company faces competition from major companies such as
Cover Girl, L’Oreal and Revlon among others. The competitors
produce similar products as the company and operate in the
same industry. The strengths of the organization are that Avon
enjoys economies of scale that come with the company’s
existence of over 120 year (Avon.com, 2015). The company’s
staff knows the various products which exist in the market and

12. the company has branches in major cities across the globe. The
company has highly skilled employees with much innovative
and production skills.
Over the years, the company has built good relations with its
customers and the community in which it carries out its
operations thereby making a good and strong brand name for the
organizations. Its customers are thus loyal and can hardly leave
the company’s products for those of competing companies.
The company is however faced with challenges among them,
high production costs. The high costs of production come as a
result of the high demand locations where the company, in its
strategy, sets offices. The company also has other challenges
and it is relatively weak in its talent management practices as
compared to its competitors (Avon.com, 2015).
There is actually a need to adopt a matrix structure and quit the
regional structure that the company upholds. The company’s
marketing and supply chain among other global functions ought
to be integrated with other regional operations. The company’s
talent management practices are effective but more
effectiveness should be sought. Currently, the ratings of the
talent practices at the company are at 17 percent (Avon.com,
2015). That should be increased further as that indicates the
level of transparency among the management and the entire
organization. The management, consisting of experienced and
skilled professionals, will facilitate the development model.
Avon Company will offer you a good opportunity to analyze in
regard to change. The fact that you identified integration of
global functions into regional operations as an opportunity for
growth was insightful! What does the SWOT analysis for Avon
look like? In this section, you will identify their strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities for organizational development and
threats to the organization. What resources will be needed to
implement the developmental model of the opportunity you
described? Consider buildings, personnel, software, vendors,
suppliers, budget, etc. Add more content to meet the length /
depth requirements of 2 pages minimum for the content for the

13. 2 major grading elements. I encourage you to conduct research
in our textbook and combine that new knowledge with what you
are learning from other sources. You will always use our
textbook as a resource to learn from. Add those references with
in-text citation and apply what you learned to the scenario
within your work. Once you make these changes, this
information will be a solid base to work from as you continue
the project in weeks 4 and 6. You will add content to this essay
in week 4 directly above the references page in this document.
The last portion of the project will be done in week 6. I look
forward to see your essay come to life over the next 4 weeks.
Your results are: 10/10 pts. Identifies an organization chosen
28/40 pts. Includes the SWOT analysis or reasons for needed
change (review the archive and textbook to see examples of a
SWOT analysis, add depth, showcase what you learned in the
readings and from research, include in-text citation). 28/40 pts.
Explains if there are any immediate resources that are necessary
to facilitate the development model. (missed, showcase what
you learned in the readings and from research, include in-text
citation) 4/5 pts. APA: title page, layout, in-text & reference
page citations 4/5 pts. Mechanics: length, spelling, punctuation,
grammar
Reference
Avon.com, (2015). Avon Website. Retrieved from
https://www.avon.com/
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROJECT 1
Organizational Development Plan Project
Your name

14. Rasmussen College
Author Note
This assignment is being submitted on Month DD, 2013, for
Charlotte Scott’s B420 Organizational Development course.
Organizational Development Plan
Begin your paper with an introduction paragraph. Include a
strong thesis statement. The active voice, rather than passive
voice, should be used in your writing.
This template is formatted according to APA Style guidelines,
with one inch top, bottom, left, and right margins; Times New
Roman font in 12 point; double-spaced; aligned flush left; and
paragraphs indented 5-7 spaces. Refer to the announcements
and live classroom archive for guidance and the grading
rubric.Module 2: Topic, Introduction and Organizational
Review and Assessment
Delete these instructions prior to submitting in week 2. Use the
textbook and at least one other scholarly resource to learn from,
then apply what you learned to the elements in the grading
rubric. Write your paper in your own words in essay format.
Two sentences of direct quotations per written page is a good
guideline to follow. Include in-text citation for direct quotations
and when you are applying what you learned from another
source to your own writing. Add new sources to the reference
page. Refer to the announcements and live classroom archive
for guidance and the grading rubric.Module 4: Strategic
Analysis, Governance, Leadership and Decision Planning
Delete these instructions prior to submitting in week 4. Use the
textbook and at least one other scholarly resource to learn from,
then apply what you learned to the elements in the grading

15. rubric. Write your paper in your own words in essay format.
Two sentences of direct quotations per written page is a good
guideline to follow. Include in-text citation for direct quotations
and when you are applying what you learned from another
source to your own writing. Add new sources to the reference
page. Refer to the announcements and live classroom archive
for guidance and the grading rubric.Module 6:
Recommendations, Implementation Plan, Conclusion
Delete these instructions prior to submitting in week 6. Use the
textbook and at least one other scholarly resource to learn from,
then apply what you learned to the elements in the grading
rubric. Write your paper in your own words in essay format.
Two sentences of direct quotations per written page is a good
guideline to follow. Include in-text citation for direct quotations
and when you are applying what you learned from another
source to your own writing. Add new sources to the reference
page. Refer to the announcements and live classroom archive
for guidance and the grading rubric.
Conclude your paper with a summary paragraph.
References
Brown, D. R. (2011). Experimental Approach to Organization
Development (6th ed.). Pearson Education, Inc.