This document provides a template and instructions for a short paper assignment on communication in project management. Students are asked to read the PMI article "The Essential Role of Communications" and discuss how it relates to their current or past organization. The paper should be no more than 5 pages and address the following topics:
1) Describe the current status of communication in the organization and whether it struggles with issues mentioned in the article.
2) Recommend strategies for the organization to improve communication based on the article, such as closing information gaps or tailoring communication to different stakeholders.
The document provides formatting guidelines and a grading rubric for the assignment.
Module 1 - SLPManaging Individual BehaviorThe SLP for this c.docxclairbycraft
Module 1 - SLP
Managing Individual Behavior
The SLP for this course involves making a personal assessment of a relevant set of skills, focusing on your strengths and identifying any weaknesses that may have been revealed. You will then be asked to create a plan by which you can "grow" your strengths and shore up your weaknesses. By the end of the project, you will have a personal management profile and action plan.
As we have discussed, your values and attitudes interact with your personality to create a strong effect on your work life. The fit between an individual's personality and a company's "style" is essential to job satisfaction. Someone who is risk-averse, for example, would probably be unhappy at 3M, a company with a reputation for innovation and risk-taking. Understanding the impact of your own personality on others helps you build productive work relationships with peers, subordinates, and bosses, alike.
Refer to the required and optional readings for this module, and any other readings which will help you in understanding personality styles and how they affect organizational effectiveness. Remember to follow Trident’s guidelines for masters-level writing. (See
The Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper
.)
Assignment
Click on this link to access and complete the
Jung Typology
personality test. After you complete the test, you will want to read the description, but in order to fully understand what this test measures, you should also review “Personality Type explained”. Then review the pages on career choices, learning style and communication skills. Incorporate this information in formulating your responses to the questions below.
You will need to include the actual results in an appendix at the end of your paper. (Note: This appendix requirement will likely increase your paper’s Turnitin similarity score; your professor is aware of this.)
Prepare a 2- page essay that addresses the following:
How does my personality type affect my career and effectiveness at my job?
Refer to the required and optional readings for this module, and any other materials which will help you in understanding personality styles and how they affect organizational effectiveness. Bring in
at least
two sources from your module to add depth to your discussion (citing the materials and including them in your Reference section). Remember to follow Trident’s guidelines for masters-level writing. (See
The Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper
.)
·
Complete the assessment according to the guidelines and include the actual results in an Appendix at the end of your paper.
·
Be sure to clearly discuss the following in your essay:
o
What did the test reveal about you?
o
What can you infer from this test about your strengths and weaknesses?
o
How does what you have learned from your module background materials about your personality type affect your motivation? Is this limited to a specific type of s ...
Developing Research-Based Solutions to Problems of Practice ScorinLinaCovington707
Developing Research-Based
Solution
s to Problems of Practice Scoring Guide
CRITERIA
NON-PERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Define a problem of practice in an organization.
20%
Does not define a problem of practice in an organization.
Provides a somewhat unclear or inaccurate problem of practice in an organization.
Defines a problem of practice in an organization.
Defines a problem of practice in an organization concisely and incorporates strong support from scholarly sources.
Analyze key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
20%
Does not analyze key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Provides somewhat unclear or inaccurate analysis of findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Analyzes key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Analyzes key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Evaluate key findings from the research reports.
20%
Does not evaluate key findings from the research reports
Provides a somewhat unclear or inaccurate evaluation of key findings from the research reports.
Evaluates key findings from the research reports.
Evaluates key findings from the research reports, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Propose an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
20%
Does not propose an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
Provides an incomplete solution to the problem of practice.
Proposes an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
Proposes an evidence based solution to the problem of practice, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
10%
Does not convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and writing scholarly standards.
Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone or style. Clear, effective communication is inhibited by insufficient supporting evidence and/or minimal adherence to applicable writing standards.
Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Conveys clear purpose, in a tone and style well-suited to the intended audience. Supports assertions, arguments, and conclusions with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence. Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
10%
Does not apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
Applies APA style and formatting to scholarly writing ...
There are two objectives for the Course Project.To analyze.docxrelaine1
There are two objectives for the Course Project.
To analyze a complex negotiation (work, personal, or historical)
To apply negotiation course concepts in your analysis.
These objectives, while straightforward, are critical to your learning. Application knowledge is the key. If you can apply what you have learned in the course to the project, you will also be able to apply what you have learned in other environments after the course has ended.
Proposal Topic Ideas
The proposal
(one page is due during Week 3)
should describe the focus of the paper and your method. The negotiation can be one in which you were a participant or one in which you have been an active observer. Some examples of applicable negotiations include
a workplace negotiation, such as a complex contract, new position, or new salary (preferred);
a complex business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition;
a complex real estate purchase;
a union-management contract (including professional
sports
leagues);
a neighborhood group negotiating zoning concerns with a city government;
a negotiation between divorcing spouses who have complex
settlement
issues; and
a negotiation between a vendor and business over products and services.
The above are representative examples of possible topics. The important thing to keep in mind in your topic selection is that the negotiation should be complex enough that you can perform a thoughtful and critical analysis in your paper using concepts learned in this course.
Guidelines
Paper must be 10 pages minimum in length, not including the title, abstract, or reference pages.
Paper must apply APA formatting.
Paper may apply up to but no more than three pages in describing the negotiation.
Negotiation should be complex enough to challenge students' analytic skills.
Paper Topic Proposal (for faculty review and approval) is due in Week 3
(approximate length is one page).
Paper is due in Week 7.
Grading Rubrics
CategoryPoints%DescriptionOrganization and Cohesiveness7035%
Central theme or purpose is clearly identifiable and well developed; introductory comments provide sufficient background on the topic and preview major points.
Subsequent sections develop and support the central theme of the paper.
Conclusions and recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper and bring closure to the paper.
Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow; smooth transitions between paragraphs help maintain the flow of thought.
Meets minimum assigned length.
No major errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.
Paper is laid out effectively—uses headers and/or other reader-friendly tools.
Paper is professional in appearance and demonstrates attention to detail; tone of voice is appropriate to the audience (academic is preferred).
Content12040%
Addresses all aspects of the assignment in sufficient depth.
Analyzes and discusses negotiations concepts by extending and elaborating with realistic examples
Exhibi.
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ITECH2106-6106
Webpage & Multimedia Design
ITECH1004-5004
Introduction to Multimedia
Assignment 1 – Digital animation
Due Date: 5pm, Thursday of Week 7. Worth 20%
This assignment will test your Flash-based digital animation skills and is worth 20% (Type A) of your overall course mark.
Objectives
This assessment task examines the following Learning Outcomes and Attributes:
Knowledge:
K2.
Relate multimedia design methodologies to the lifecycle of a multimedia project;
K4.
Relate legal and ethical concerns to a multimedia project and associated wider society;
Skills:
S1.
Reproduce a multimedia design from a set of specifications;
S2.
Select and apply appropriate multimedia approaches to solve a real world design;
S3.
Outline issues of ethical and legal natures which may impact a multimedia project;
S4.
Select and appropriate multimedia tools to author a product.
Values:
A1.
Select appropriate design principles to design multimedia products that align with client and project expectations;
A2.
Operate appropriate software packages to build multimedia products that align with client and project expectations.
DIGITAL ANIMATION
This assignment requires you to develop a simple digital animation using Adobe Flash.
In the Assignment 1 section of Moodle there is a zip file named “digital_animation.zip” that is available to download – when unzipped this will produce the following files:
· Ten (10) images of digits (0.jpg to 9.jpg). These images will be used for your student number in the animation specified below.
· An Ass1_Sample.swf file showing a sort of animation. However, please note that you need to note that the animation in the sample file is based on a very different specification; so, you are required to follow the specification given below.
The animation must incorporate the following images:
· An image of yourself – it can be whatever image you like (eg. You on holiday, at the beach, at university, etc), but must include yourself. This image will be used as a background image (in step a and b below).
· An image of your home town. This image will be used as a background image too (in steps b, c, d and e below).
· The images of the digits provided to make up your student number (in step c below).
· An image (different to that used for steps a & b) of yourself that you can select your head (from neck up) and cut it out to create a new image. Your image must be neatly cut out from its original photo. When you cut yourself out and save the image, the background should be fully transparent. You will have to save it in a correct file format for it to be successfully shown against the background in Flash. (in step f below).
Before you begin, keep these requirements in mind:
· The animation must be 800 pixels wide by 600 pixels high, with a blue background (#0000FF) for the stage, and run at 15 frames per second.
· Each layer in your Flash file shoul ...
ENG 122 WEEK 3 - FINAL PAPER OUTLINEUse this outline templat.docxpauline234567
ENG 122 WEEK 3 - FINAL PAPER OUTLINE
Use this outline template to organize your ideas in preparation for your final paper in Week 5.
Delete the instructive text in each section and replace it with your own writing. You do not need to write the full paragraph for each section. You are just developing the main ideas in an outline. However, the more detail you include in your outline the more feedback you will receive at this stage, which you can then apply to the Week 5 paper.
Thesis:
State your thesis. Your thesis should state the issue you are exploring in your paper and express why this issue is relevant in your field. If you’re having trouble with developing your thesis, try using the UAGC Writing Center’s tool. When you write your final paper, you’ll want to include your thesis in your introductory paragraph.
Introduction:
Identify your selected issue and provide background context for the reader. Briefly summarize the issue and the main ideas in the articles that you plan to discuss in the body paragraphs. View the resource for help.
Body Paragraph 1:
Include the title and author of your first article. Provide a brief summary of the main points and the findings presented in the article as well as the author’s perspective on the problem. Next, analyze the article as a member of the profession or field of study. Describe why the article is useful and should be read. Explain what is important about the problem as discussed in the article and how it affects the profession or discipline. Summarize your professional response to the ideas presented. View the resource for help with improving the flow of your writing and to show the relationship between your ideas. Cite the ideas from your article using APA guidelines.
Body Paragraph 2:
Include the title and author of your second article. Provide a brief summary of the main points and the findings presented in the article as well as the author’s perspective on the problem. Next, analyze the article as a member of the profession or field of study. Describe why the article is useful and should be read. Explain what is important about the problem as discussed in the article and how it affects the profession or discipline. Summarize your professional response to the ideas presented.
Body Paragraph 3:
Include the title and author of your third article. Provide a brief summary of the main points and the findings presented in the article as well as the author’s perspective on the problem. Next, analyze the article as a member of the profession or field of study. Describe why the article is useful and should be read. Explain what is important about the problem as discussed in the article and how it affects the profession or discipline. Summarize your professional response to the ideas presented.
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Conclusion:
Briefly summari.
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Unit 2 Assignment Information
Greetings!
Since we don’t have a seminar tonight and I won’t have an opportunity to “discuss” the paper with you, I wanted to provide you with some early guidance, so you will have ample time to ask questions, if needed.
Based on feedback from students last term, I have added my personal notes to the standard rubric. In addition, I have created an “assignment guide” – somewhat like a template. Each contain essentially the same information but in different formats.
My goal is for each of you to do exceedingly well on these papers! My recommendation is that you get started on the introduction ASAP – this will allow you time to write a great goal to maximize organizational performance through leadership. Next, locate the research and other sources you desire to use and “map” them to the various sections of the paper. The way this is organized, you should be able to write about the various topics independently … or a little each day. Allow time for the research portion to “soak in” and then you will be ready for the analysis followed by your recommendation.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Rebecca
Unit 2 - Assignment 1: Focus Paper
Write a seven to nine (7–9) page paper (2000–2500 words), not including the title and reference pages, explaining the leadership necessary to accomplish business goals and maximize organizational performance that includes the following:
Introduction to specific business and organizational performance goals you desire to achieve through leadership.
Discussion of the behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective leadership.
Research on charismatic, transformational, contingency, and situational leadership.
Selection of two of the researched leadership theories and analysis of the ability of those leadership styles and approaches to accomplish the goals as stated in the introduction. Be sure to connect the research to the analysis.
Based on the analysis, provide a recommendation for the leadership style most appropriate for achieving the business and organizational performance goals identified in the introduction. Connecting the research to the recommendations will make them stronger.
Conclusion should summarize the primary points of the paper and bring forward a call to action.
The Assignment will be evaluated using the Unit 2 Assignment Grading Rubric. Therefore, please ensure it is written with proper grammar, in APA format (including clear section headings), and includes a minimum of four cited and referenced resources—at least two of which must be peer reviewed (scholarly) journal articles.
The overall point distribution for the Assignment will be as follows:
50% (75 points): Content, focus, use of research, and organization
30% (45 points): Analysis and critical thinking
20% (30 points): Writing style, grammar, APA format
Submit the
Focus Paper to the Unit 2: As ...
Course Project for Leadership and Organizational BehaviorCourse .docxfaithxdunce63732
Course Project for Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Course Project: Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Action
Objective | Summary | Guidelines | Milestones | Project Outline | Grading Rubrics
Objective
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Research shows that people learn effectively when working on real problems grounded in their own work experience. To this end, our course project is designed to incorporate students' work experience into the learning process in this course.
The project is an opportunity to explore, in-depth, a topic related to the course objectives (TCOs) that is of significance to you or your organization (current or former).
Summary
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Members of the class are required to prepare an applied research paper, with a minimum of 10 pages but not to exceed 12 pages in length (excluding cover page and appendices), on a specific issue related to leadership or organizational behavior.
Guidelines
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Topic Selection
1. Select a specific organization of interest to you and identify a problem at the firm related to organizational behavior (OB).
2. Think of yourself as an organizational consultant and assume that a key manager has requested a thorough analysis and recommended course of action to resolve an actual organizational problem that will make a difference to the future performance of the organization.
3. Identify which of our TCOs or specific topics in the syllabus are related to the problem you identify.
Research Sources
1. All papers must have a minimum of six scholarly sources cited within the text of the paper and identified in the references section.
2. Additional research sources can be attached in a bibliography.
3. Review the following document for instructions on how to access and use EBSCOhost for your research: EBSCOhost.
Paper Format
1. All papers should be single sided, double-spaced, using a 11- or 12-point font.
2. Length of the paper to be between 10 and 12 pages, not counting cover page and appendices.
3. The first page should include the title of the work, student name, address, telephone and e-mail address, course number, date, and instructor name.
4. Follow APA style for general format and citations.
5. Paper sections must adhere to the guidelines below and each section must be labeled in the text.
6. Language should be clear, concise, and precise.
7. Tone should be professional, consistent, and not filled with jargon.
8. Grammar and syntax (sentence structure) must be correct.
9. Report must be free of misspellings and typos.
Tables and Figures
1. All figures and tables must be referred to in your text before they appear on the page.
a. Figures and tables should appear on the same page as or the page after the text that refers to them.
2. All figures and tables need captions. Captions go below figures and above tables.
Quotations and Citations
1. Quotations and citations are crucial components of a research paper and must be present.
2. Failure to properly cite research sour.
Module 1 - SLPManaging Individual BehaviorThe SLP for this c.docxclairbycraft
Module 1 - SLP
Managing Individual Behavior
The SLP for this course involves making a personal assessment of a relevant set of skills, focusing on your strengths and identifying any weaknesses that may have been revealed. You will then be asked to create a plan by which you can "grow" your strengths and shore up your weaknesses. By the end of the project, you will have a personal management profile and action plan.
As we have discussed, your values and attitudes interact with your personality to create a strong effect on your work life. The fit between an individual's personality and a company's "style" is essential to job satisfaction. Someone who is risk-averse, for example, would probably be unhappy at 3M, a company with a reputation for innovation and risk-taking. Understanding the impact of your own personality on others helps you build productive work relationships with peers, subordinates, and bosses, alike.
Refer to the required and optional readings for this module, and any other readings which will help you in understanding personality styles and how they affect organizational effectiveness. Remember to follow Trident’s guidelines for masters-level writing. (See
The Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper
.)
Assignment
Click on this link to access and complete the
Jung Typology
personality test. After you complete the test, you will want to read the description, but in order to fully understand what this test measures, you should also review “Personality Type explained”. Then review the pages on career choices, learning style and communication skills. Incorporate this information in formulating your responses to the questions below.
You will need to include the actual results in an appendix at the end of your paper. (Note: This appendix requirement will likely increase your paper’s Turnitin similarity score; your professor is aware of this.)
Prepare a 2- page essay that addresses the following:
How does my personality type affect my career and effectiveness at my job?
Refer to the required and optional readings for this module, and any other materials which will help you in understanding personality styles and how they affect organizational effectiveness. Bring in
at least
two sources from your module to add depth to your discussion (citing the materials and including them in your Reference section). Remember to follow Trident’s guidelines for masters-level writing. (See
The Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper
.)
·
Complete the assessment according to the guidelines and include the actual results in an Appendix at the end of your paper.
·
Be sure to clearly discuss the following in your essay:
o
What did the test reveal about you?
o
What can you infer from this test about your strengths and weaknesses?
o
How does what you have learned from your module background materials about your personality type affect your motivation? Is this limited to a specific type of s ...
Developing Research-Based Solutions to Problems of Practice ScorinLinaCovington707
Developing Research-Based
Solution
s to Problems of Practice Scoring Guide
CRITERIA
NON-PERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Define a problem of practice in an organization.
20%
Does not define a problem of practice in an organization.
Provides a somewhat unclear or inaccurate problem of practice in an organization.
Defines a problem of practice in an organization.
Defines a problem of practice in an organization concisely and incorporates strong support from scholarly sources.
Analyze key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
20%
Does not analyze key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Provides somewhat unclear or inaccurate analysis of findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Analyzes key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years.
Analyzes key findings from two original, peer reviewed research reports from within the last 5 years, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Evaluate key findings from the research reports.
20%
Does not evaluate key findings from the research reports
Provides a somewhat unclear or inaccurate evaluation of key findings from the research reports.
Evaluates key findings from the research reports.
Evaluates key findings from the research reports, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Propose an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
20%
Does not propose an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
Provides an incomplete solution to the problem of practice.
Proposes an evidence based solution to the problem of practice.
Proposes an evidence based solution to the problem of practice, incorporating strong support from scholarly sources.
Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
10%
Does not convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and writing scholarly standards.
Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone or style. Clear, effective communication is inhibited by insufficient supporting evidence and/or minimal adherence to applicable writing standards.
Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Conveys clear purpose, in a tone and style well-suited to the intended audience. Supports assertions, arguments, and conclusions with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence. Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
10%
Does not apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
Applies APA style and formatting to scholarly writing ...
There are two objectives for the Course Project.To analyze.docxrelaine1
There are two objectives for the Course Project.
To analyze a complex negotiation (work, personal, or historical)
To apply negotiation course concepts in your analysis.
These objectives, while straightforward, are critical to your learning. Application knowledge is the key. If you can apply what you have learned in the course to the project, you will also be able to apply what you have learned in other environments after the course has ended.
Proposal Topic Ideas
The proposal
(one page is due during Week 3)
should describe the focus of the paper and your method. The negotiation can be one in which you were a participant or one in which you have been an active observer. Some examples of applicable negotiations include
a workplace negotiation, such as a complex contract, new position, or new salary (preferred);
a complex business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition;
a complex real estate purchase;
a union-management contract (including professional
sports
leagues);
a neighborhood group negotiating zoning concerns with a city government;
a negotiation between divorcing spouses who have complex
settlement
issues; and
a negotiation between a vendor and business over products and services.
The above are representative examples of possible topics. The important thing to keep in mind in your topic selection is that the negotiation should be complex enough that you can perform a thoughtful and critical analysis in your paper using concepts learned in this course.
Guidelines
Paper must be 10 pages minimum in length, not including the title, abstract, or reference pages.
Paper must apply APA formatting.
Paper may apply up to but no more than three pages in describing the negotiation.
Negotiation should be complex enough to challenge students' analytic skills.
Paper Topic Proposal (for faculty review and approval) is due in Week 3
(approximate length is one page).
Paper is due in Week 7.
Grading Rubrics
CategoryPoints%DescriptionOrganization and Cohesiveness7035%
Central theme or purpose is clearly identifiable and well developed; introductory comments provide sufficient background on the topic and preview major points.
Subsequent sections develop and support the central theme of the paper.
Conclusions and recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper and bring closure to the paper.
Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow; smooth transitions between paragraphs help maintain the flow of thought.
Meets minimum assigned length.
No major errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.
Paper is laid out effectively—uses headers and/or other reader-friendly tools.
Paper is professional in appearance and demonstrates attention to detail; tone of voice is appropriate to the audience (academic is preferred).
Content12040%
Addresses all aspects of the assignment in sufficient depth.
Analyzes and discusses negotiations concepts by extending and elaborating with realistic examples
Exhibi.
00 Homework Assignment Case Study Chapter 2.pdf Homework .docxmercysuttle
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ITECH2106-6106
Webpage & Multimedia Design
ITECH1004-5004
Introduction to Multimedia
Assignment 1 – Digital animation
Due Date: 5pm, Thursday of Week 7. Worth 20%
This assignment will test your Flash-based digital animation skills and is worth 20% (Type A) of your overall course mark.
Objectives
This assessment task examines the following Learning Outcomes and Attributes:
Knowledge:
K2.
Relate multimedia design methodologies to the lifecycle of a multimedia project;
K4.
Relate legal and ethical concerns to a multimedia project and associated wider society;
Skills:
S1.
Reproduce a multimedia design from a set of specifications;
S2.
Select and apply appropriate multimedia approaches to solve a real world design;
S3.
Outline issues of ethical and legal natures which may impact a multimedia project;
S4.
Select and appropriate multimedia tools to author a product.
Values:
A1.
Select appropriate design principles to design multimedia products that align with client and project expectations;
A2.
Operate appropriate software packages to build multimedia products that align with client and project expectations.
DIGITAL ANIMATION
This assignment requires you to develop a simple digital animation using Adobe Flash.
In the Assignment 1 section of Moodle there is a zip file named “digital_animation.zip” that is available to download – when unzipped this will produce the following files:
· Ten (10) images of digits (0.jpg to 9.jpg). These images will be used for your student number in the animation specified below.
· An Ass1_Sample.swf file showing a sort of animation. However, please note that you need to note that the animation in the sample file is based on a very different specification; so, you are required to follow the specification given below.
The animation must incorporate the following images:
· An image of yourself – it can be whatever image you like (eg. You on holiday, at the beach, at university, etc), but must include yourself. This image will be used as a background image (in step a and b below).
· An image of your home town. This image will be used as a background image too (in steps b, c, d and e below).
· The images of the digits provided to make up your student number (in step c below).
· An image (different to that used for steps a & b) of yourself that you can select your head (from neck up) and cut it out to create a new image. Your image must be neatly cut out from its original photo. When you cut yourself out and save the image, the background should be fully transparent. You will have to save it in a correct file format for it to be successfully shown against the background in Flash. (in step f below).
Before you begin, keep these requirements in mind:
· The animation must be 800 pixels wide by 600 pixels high, with a blue background (#0000FF) for the stage, and run at 15 frames per second.
· Each layer in your Flash file shoul ...
ENG 122 WEEK 3 - FINAL PAPER OUTLINEUse this outline templat.docxpauline234567
ENG 122 WEEK 3 - FINAL PAPER OUTLINE
Use this outline template to organize your ideas in preparation for your final paper in Week 5.
Delete the instructive text in each section and replace it with your own writing. You do not need to write the full paragraph for each section. You are just developing the main ideas in an outline. However, the more detail you include in your outline the more feedback you will receive at this stage, which you can then apply to the Week 5 paper.
Thesis:
State your thesis. Your thesis should state the issue you are exploring in your paper and express why this issue is relevant in your field. If you’re having trouble with developing your thesis, try using the UAGC Writing Center’s tool. When you write your final paper, you’ll want to include your thesis in your introductory paragraph.
Introduction:
Identify your selected issue and provide background context for the reader. Briefly summarize the issue and the main ideas in the articles that you plan to discuss in the body paragraphs. View the resource for help.
Body Paragraph 1:
Include the title and author of your first article. Provide a brief summary of the main points and the findings presented in the article as well as the author’s perspective on the problem. Next, analyze the article as a member of the profession or field of study. Describe why the article is useful and should be read. Explain what is important about the problem as discussed in the article and how it affects the profession or discipline. Summarize your professional response to the ideas presented. View the resource for help with improving the flow of your writing and to show the relationship between your ideas. Cite the ideas from your article using APA guidelines.
Body Paragraph 2:
Include the title and author of your second article. Provide a brief summary of the main points and the findings presented in the article as well as the author’s perspective on the problem. Next, analyze the article as a member of the profession or field of study. Describe why the article is useful and should be read. Explain what is important about the problem as discussed in the article and how it affects the profession or discipline. Summarize your professional response to the ideas presented.
Body Paragraph 3:
Include the title and author of your third article. Provide a brief summary of the main points and the findings presented in the article as well as the author’s perspective on the problem. Next, analyze the article as a member of the profession or field of study. Describe why the article is useful and should be read. Explain what is important about the problem as discussed in the article and how it affects the profession or discipline. Summarize your professional response to the ideas presented.
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Conclusion:
Briefly summari.
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Unit 2 Assignment Information
Greetings!
Since we don’t have a seminar tonight and I won’t have an opportunity to “discuss” the paper with you, I wanted to provide you with some early guidance, so you will have ample time to ask questions, if needed.
Based on feedback from students last term, I have added my personal notes to the standard rubric. In addition, I have created an “assignment guide” – somewhat like a template. Each contain essentially the same information but in different formats.
My goal is for each of you to do exceedingly well on these papers! My recommendation is that you get started on the introduction ASAP – this will allow you time to write a great goal to maximize organizational performance through leadership. Next, locate the research and other sources you desire to use and “map” them to the various sections of the paper. The way this is organized, you should be able to write about the various topics independently … or a little each day. Allow time for the research portion to “soak in” and then you will be ready for the analysis followed by your recommendation.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Rebecca
Unit 2 - Assignment 1: Focus Paper
Write a seven to nine (7–9) page paper (2000–2500 words), not including the title and reference pages, explaining the leadership necessary to accomplish business goals and maximize organizational performance that includes the following:
Introduction to specific business and organizational performance goals you desire to achieve through leadership.
Discussion of the behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective leadership.
Research on charismatic, transformational, contingency, and situational leadership.
Selection of two of the researched leadership theories and analysis of the ability of those leadership styles and approaches to accomplish the goals as stated in the introduction. Be sure to connect the research to the analysis.
Based on the analysis, provide a recommendation for the leadership style most appropriate for achieving the business and organizational performance goals identified in the introduction. Connecting the research to the recommendations will make them stronger.
Conclusion should summarize the primary points of the paper and bring forward a call to action.
The Assignment will be evaluated using the Unit 2 Assignment Grading Rubric. Therefore, please ensure it is written with proper grammar, in APA format (including clear section headings), and includes a minimum of four cited and referenced resources—at least two of which must be peer reviewed (scholarly) journal articles.
The overall point distribution for the Assignment will be as follows:
50% (75 points): Content, focus, use of research, and organization
30% (45 points): Analysis and critical thinking
20% (30 points): Writing style, grammar, APA format
Submit the
Focus Paper to the Unit 2: As ...
Course Project for Leadership and Organizational BehaviorCourse .docxfaithxdunce63732
Course Project for Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Course Project: Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Action
Objective | Summary | Guidelines | Milestones | Project Outline | Grading Rubrics
Objective
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Research shows that people learn effectively when working on real problems grounded in their own work experience. To this end, our course project is designed to incorporate students' work experience into the learning process in this course.
The project is an opportunity to explore, in-depth, a topic related to the course objectives (TCOs) that is of significance to you or your organization (current or former).
Summary
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Members of the class are required to prepare an applied research paper, with a minimum of 10 pages but not to exceed 12 pages in length (excluding cover page and appendices), on a specific issue related to leadership or organizational behavior.
Guidelines
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Topic Selection
1. Select a specific organization of interest to you and identify a problem at the firm related to organizational behavior (OB).
2. Think of yourself as an organizational consultant and assume that a key manager has requested a thorough analysis and recommended course of action to resolve an actual organizational problem that will make a difference to the future performance of the organization.
3. Identify which of our TCOs or specific topics in the syllabus are related to the problem you identify.
Research Sources
1. All papers must have a minimum of six scholarly sources cited within the text of the paper and identified in the references section.
2. Additional research sources can be attached in a bibliography.
3. Review the following document for instructions on how to access and use EBSCOhost for your research: EBSCOhost.
Paper Format
1. All papers should be single sided, double-spaced, using a 11- or 12-point font.
2. Length of the paper to be between 10 and 12 pages, not counting cover page and appendices.
3. The first page should include the title of the work, student name, address, telephone and e-mail address, course number, date, and instructor name.
4. Follow APA style for general format and citations.
5. Paper sections must adhere to the guidelines below and each section must be labeled in the text.
6. Language should be clear, concise, and precise.
7. Tone should be professional, consistent, and not filled with jargon.
8. Grammar and syntax (sentence structure) must be correct.
9. Report must be free of misspellings and typos.
Tables and Figures
1. All figures and tables must be referred to in your text before they appear on the page.
a. Figures and tables should appear on the same page as or the page after the text that refers to them.
2. All figures and tables need captions. Captions go below figures and above tables.
Quotations and Citations
1. Quotations and citations are crucial components of a research paper and must be present.
2. Failure to properly cite research sour.
Course Project Leadership and Organizational Behavior in ActionOb.docxmarilucorr
Course Project: Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Action
Objective
|
Summary
|
Guidelines
|
Milestones
|
Project Outline
|
Grading Rubrics
Objective
Research shows that people learn effectively when working on real problems grounded in their own work experience. To this end, our course project is designed to incorporate students' work experience into the learning process in this course.
The project is an opportunity to explore, in-depth, a topic related to the course objectives (TCOs) that is of significance to you or your organization (current or former).
Summary
Members of the class are required to prepare an applied research paper, with a minimum of 10 pages but not to exceed 12 pages in length (excluding cover page and appendices), on a specific issue related to leadership or organizational behavior.
Guidelines
Topic Selection
Select a
specific
organization of interest to you and identify a problem at the firm related to organizational behavior (OB).
Think of yourself as an organizational consultant and assume that a key manager has requested a thorough analysis and recommended course of action to resolve an actual organizational problem that will make a difference to the future performance of the organization.
Identify which of our TCOs or specific topics in the syllabus are related to the problem you identify.
Research Sources
All papers must have a minimum of six scholarly sources cited within the text of the paper and identified in the references section.
Additional research sources can be attached in a bibliography.
Review the following document for instructions on how to access and use EBSCOhost for your research:
EBSCOhost
.
Paper Format
All papers should be single sided, double-spaced, using a 11- or 12-point font.
Length of the paper to be between 10 and 12 pages, not counting cover page and appendices.
The first page should include the title of the work, student name, address, telephone and e-mail address, course number, date, and instructor name.
Follow APA style for general format and citations.
Paper sections must adhere to the guidelines below and each section must be labeled in the text.
Language should be clear, concise, and precise.
Tone should be professional, consistent, and not filled with jargon.
Grammar and syntax (sentence structure) must be correct.
Report must be free of misspellings and typos.
Tables and Figures
All figures and tables must be referred to in your text before they appear on the page.
Figures and tables should appear on the same page as or the page after the text that refers to them.
All figures and tables need captions. Captions go below figures and above tables.
Quotations and Citations
Quotations and citations are crucial components of a research paper and must be present.
Failure to properly cite research sources and borrowed ideas is plagiarism.
Refer to APA style guide for assistance with properly citing quoted and/or borrowed materials and ideas.
Milestones
WEEK
ACTI.
Unit 2 Assignment InformationGreetings!Since we don’t have.docxouldparis
Unit 2 Assignment Information
Greetings!
Since we don’t have a seminar tonight and I won’t have an opportunity to “discuss” the paper with you, I wanted to provide you with some early guidance, so you will have ample time to ask questions, if needed.
Based on feedback from students last term, I have added my personal notes to the standard rubric. In addition, I have created an “assignment guide” – somewhat like a template. Each contain essentially the same information but in different formats.
My goal is for each of you to do exceedingly well on these papers! My recommendation is that you get started on the introduction ASAP – this will allow you time to write a great goal to maximize organizational performance through leadership. Next, locate the research and other sources you desire to use and “map” them to the various sections of the paper. The way this is organized, you should be able to write about the various topics independently … or a little each day. Allow time for the research portion to “soak in” and then you will be ready for the analysis followed by your recommendation.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Rebecca
Unit 2 - Assignment 1: Focus Paper
Write a seven to nine (7–9) page paper (2000–2500 words), not including the title and reference pages, explaining the leadership necessary to accomplish business goals and maximize organizational performance that includes the following:
· Introduction to specific business and organizational performance goals you desire to achieve through leadership.
· Discussion of the behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective leadership.
· Research on charismatic, transformational, contingency, and situational leadership.
· Selection of two of the researched leadership theories and analysis of the ability of those leadership styles and approaches to accomplish the goals as stated in the introduction. Be sure to connect the research to the analysis.
· Based on the analysis, provide a recommendation for the leadership style most appropriate for achieving the business and organizational performance goals identified in the introduction. Connecting the research to the recommendations will make them stronger.
· Conclusion should summarize the primary points of the paper and bring forward a call to action.
The Assignment will be evaluated using the Unit 2 Assignment Grading Rubric. Therefore, please ensure it is written with proper grammar, in APA format (including clear section headings), and includes a minimum of four cited and referenced resources—at least two of which must be peer reviewed (scholarly) journal articles.
The overall point distribution for the Assignment will be as follows:
· 50% (75 points): Content, focus, use of research, and organization
· 30% (45 points): Analysis and critical thinking
· 20% (30 points): Writing style, grammar, APA format
Submit the Focus Paper to the Unit 2: Assignment 1 Dropbox. This Assignment is due by the end of Unit 2—Tuesday, 1 ...
Requirements for Secondary Research Project Learning Objec.docxheunice
Requirements for Secondary Research Project
Learning Objectives
and Project Overview
In this project, you'll do secondary research to "find out what the experts
say" about a workplace problem or challenge. Then you'll apply the
Spence Method as you synthesize information from various sources to
write compelling and richly detailed article for your readers. The subject
matter will be one of the issues that you wrote about in your Client
Interview Article.
The audience will be either the client you interviewed or people in the
same job role as the interviewee.
This project includes these assignments:
• Project Proposal Pitch (Due Week 3)
• Synthesis Matrix (Due Week 4)
• Research Report – preliminary draft (Due Week 4) and final
draft) (Due Week 5)
Requirements for
Project Proposal Pitch
Write a 300-word pitch to the instructor discussing the specific topic you
will write about and the specific reader (client or job role) that you will
address. Explain why this topic is important and relevant to this audience
at this time.
To provide the instructor with insight into the timeliness of this issue,
include a 100-word summary of an article that was published about this
topic within the past 3 years.
Topic for Your
Research Report
Choose a timely and specific problem or challenge facing people in the
same job role as the interviewee for your Client Interview. The topic
must be specific and actionable, not a broad subject such as "leadership"
or "fundraising" but a specific problem or challenge faced by people in
that job role.
The paper must explain the problem or challenge and must offer specific
solutions that are actionable by the reader. The paper must not merely
explore the topic or present solutions that are outside the scope of the
person's job role ("the government should...," "society will has to
change...," "universities need to offer...," or "technology needs to be
developed...").
The best reports will present information from current articles, webinars,
and conference presentations intended for people in this job role or
industry.
Audience for Your
Researched Report
Your document must address people in a specific job role, such as
"biomedical engineer" or "technical writer," not "the general public," not
"government officials," not "professors and students").
Purpose of Your
Researched Report
The reader is looking for information and advice about this topic. Your
position statement will be something like "people in ________ (specific
job role) can address the problem of ________ by ________ (doing
what?)."
Word Count
Suggestion for
Researched Report
1,000 to 1,200 words
Structure and Content
for Your Researched
Report
Include these elements (as described in the Spence book):
* Opening Statement: Introduce the subject and conveys its importance to
people in this field, its timeliness now, and your Position
* Methodology: Briefly describe your me.
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BUSS215 – Management Principles
Portfolio Project Directions and Rubric
This Assessment is worth 20% of your grade.
Completing this Assessment will help you to:
Course Outcomes:
• Explain various motivational techniques and rewards designed to improve employee
satisfaction.
• Apply the five primary functions of management; staffing, planning, organizing,
controlling and leading.
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of how strategic planning meets the
organizational and departmental business objectives.
• Create and present a research paper that includes the basic functions of management that
defends your management and leadership decision-making process using Multimedia.
Program Outcomes:
• Recognize management and leadership skills.
• Identify and apply the basice functions of management such as staffing, planning,
organizing, controlling, and leading to the decision-making process.
Institutional Outcomes:
• Information Literacy and Communication - Utilize apporopriate current technology
and resources to locate and evaluate information needed to accomplish a goal, and then
communicate findings in visual, written and/or oral formats.
• Relational Learning - Transfer knowledge, skills and behaviors acquired through formal
and informal learning and life experiences to new situations.
• Community and Career - Participate in social, learning, and professional communities
for personal and career growth.
Deadlines
Timeline Activity Grading
Due Week 6 by Wednesday
at 11:59 pm, ET.
Submit your rough draft for
peer review.
This will count for 20% of
your overall Portfolio
Project grade.
Due Week 7 by Saturday at
11:59 pm, ET.
Upload your Portfolio Project to
Upload to your ePortfolio.
This will count for 80% of
your overall Portfolio
Project grade.
BUSS215 – Portfolio Project 2
Directions:
You will have the opportunity to write a Portfolio Project in which you explore a business
concept that is interesting to you and relate the ideas covered in this course which you may then
connect to your life and your future career interests.
Using your information literacy skills, you will research the information necessary to write your
Portfolio Project on a concept in business that we have covered in this course (please see below
for the approved topic list). The main objective of this Portfolio Project is to explore a business
concept, summarize the concept, and analyze the main points of experts in the field. In the
project you will provide a summary of the topic along with how it relates to what you have
learned in this course as well as to your role as a professional.
It is an expectation for this course that all written projects will follow the standards for fair use of
information, including the avoidance of all intentional and unintentional plagiarism, and
incorporating appropriate usage according to the conventions of the APA citatio ...
Course Project Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Action O.docxmarilucorr
Course Project: Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Action
Objective
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Summary
|
Guidelines
|
Milestones
|
Project Outline
|
Grading Rubrics
Objective
Back to Top
Research shows that people learn effectively when working on real problems grounded in their own work experience. To this end, our course project is designed to incorporate students' work experience into the learning process in this course.
The project is an opportunity to explore, in-depth, a topic related to the course objectives (TCOs) that is of significance to you or your organization (current or former).
Summary
Back to Top
Members of the class are required to prepare an applied research paper, with a minimum of 10 pages but not to exceed 12 pages in length (excluding cover page and appendices), on a specific issue related to leadership or organizational behavior.
Guidelines
Back to Top
Topic Selection
Select a
specific
organization of interest to you and identify a problem at the firm related to organizational behavior (OB).
Think of yourself as an organizational consultant and assume that a key manager has requested a thorough analysis and recommended course of action to resolve an actual organizational problem that will make a difference to the future performance of the organization.
Identify which of our TCOs or specific topics in the syllabus are related to the problem you identify.
Research Sources
All papers must have a minimum of six scholarly sources cited within the text of the paper and identified in the references section.
Additional research sources can be attached in a bibliography.
Review the following document for instructions on how to access and use EBSCOhost for your research:
EBSCOhost
.
Paper Format
All papers should be single sided, double-spaced, using a 11- or 12-point font.
Length of the paper to be between 10 and 12 pages, not counting cover page and appendices.
The first page should include the title of the work, student name, address, telephone and e-mail address, course number, date, and instructor name.
Follow APA style for general format and citations.
Paper sections must adhere to the guidelines below and each section must be labeled in the text.
Language should be clear, concise, and precise.
Tone should be professional, consistent, and not filled with jargon.
Grammar and syntax (sentence structure) must be correct.
Report must be free of misspellings and typos.
Tables and Figures
All figures and tables must be referred to in your text before they appear on the page.
Figures and tables should appear on the same page as or the page after the text that refers to them.
All figures and tables need captions. Captions go below figures and above tables.
Quotations and Citations
Quotations and citations are crucial components of a research paper and must be present.
Failure to properly cite research sources and borrowed ideas is plagiarism.
Refer to APA style guide for assistance with properly citing quoted and/or borrow.
Assignment Grading Rubric Course GB590 Unit 6 .docxssuser562afc1
Assignment Grading Rubric
Course: GB590 Unit: 6
Copyright Kaplan University
Instructions
Prior to completing this Assignment, refer to the Unit 6 Reading.
Create a Paper in Microsoft Word: In a paper, create a personal model of ethical leadership that you
believe aligns with your personal values and morals, works in your organizational environment, meets
the policies, laws and guidelines that are relevant to you, considers ethical decision-making, and uses
at least two contemporary models of leadership:
o Describe what ethics, morals and laws are and how they play a role in you being a leader
or manager.
o Synthesize the personal, organizational, national and global influences you need to
consider as a leader, noting any conflicting influences.
o Would any global influence affect how you operate in another country? For example, how
might you respond to the solicitation for guanxi in China?
o Explain your approach to ethical decision making.
o Describe how two contemporary models of leadership define your personal leadership
approach.
o Describe your model of personal ethical leadership, as you would communicate it to your
followers, in 50 words or less.
o Reflect on the challenges you see in living your vision of ethical leadership.
o Include a references page using the six articles from the Week 5 Annotated Bibliography
Assignment. These articles must be used in the body of the paper and cited.
Remember to use section titles to organize the paper and communicate your logic to your readers.
The paper should be 1500-2000 words in length. Write using APA format, and include a cover and
reference page. Submit your paper via the Unit 6 Assignment Dropbox.
Rubric
Weighting Possible
Points
Points Earned
Grammar and Spelling
Proper use of grammar and punctuation
Proper spelling
20% 40
Style and Coherence
Sentences are complete in thought
Sentences are concise, eliminating
unnecessary words or phrases
Sentences vary in structure
Sentence transitions are present
Words used are precise, unambiguous and
used properly
There is an appropriate tone for the
assignment
Assignment Grading Rubric
Course: GB590 Unit: 6
Copyright Kaplan University
Organization
There is clear structure to the presentation
There is a central theme or thesis
It is written for the appropriate audience
Logical flow of ideas
Appropriate introduction to the presentation
or topics being covered
Logical conclusion that results from the
thesis
Format
Orderly presentation of materials, following
general format requirements (Margins,
header, footer, font size, general amount of
work)
Use of headings, italics, and other aids
(e.g., appendices, tables of contents, when
appropriate) to improve the flow of the
paper.
Proper citations and references to
resources, following APA.
Content/Analysis ...
Business Model and Strategic Planning OutlineI. Title Page.docxhumphrieskalyn
Business Model and Strategic Planning Outline
I. Title Page
II. Table of Contents
III. Executive Summary
IV. Business Model and Strategic Plan Part I: Existing Business or New Business Division; Vision, Mission, and Value Proposition
V. Business Model and Strategic Plan Part II: SWOTT Analysis – Internal and External Environmental Analysis; Supply and Value Chain Analysis
VI. Business Model and Strategic Plan Part III: Assumptions, Risk and Change Management Plan; Summary of Strategic Objectives; Balanced Score Card and its impact on stakeholders; the Communication Plan
VII. Conclusion
VIII. Reference Page
Individual Assignment: Business Model and Strategic Plan, Part II: SWOTT Analysis Paper
Purpose of Assignment
Students gain experience conducting an internal and external environmental analysis (including the supply chain) for their proposed new division and its business model.
Resources Required
· University of Phoenix Material: Business Model and Strategic Planning Outline
· University Library: IBISWorld, Mergent Online, Hoover’s databases
· Strategic Management, Ch. 7, 8, & 9
· Crafting and Executing Strategy, Ch. 5, 6, 7, & 8
Grading Guide
Content
70 Percent
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
Create a SWOTT table summarizing findings. The environmental analysis should consider, at a minimum, the following factors. For each factor, identify the one primary strength, weakness, opportunity, threat, and trend, and include it in the table.
· External forces and trends considerations:
· Legal and regulatory
· Global
· Economic
· Technological
· Innovation
· Social
· Environmental
· Competitive analysis
· Internal forces and trends considerations:
· Strategy
· Structures
· Processes and systems
· Resources
· Goals
· Strategic capabilities
· Culture
· Technologies
· Innovations
· Intellectual property
· Leadership
Develop a synopsis that analyzes relevant forces and trends from the above list. Analysis must include the following:
· Include economic and legal and regulatory forces and trends.
· Critique how well the organization adapts to change.
· Analyze and explain the supply chain of the new division of the existing business. Share your plans to develop and leverage core competencies and resources within the supply chain in an effort to make a positive impact on the business model and the various stakeholders.
· Identify issues and/or opportunities:
· Identify the major issues and/or opportunities that the company faces based on analysis.
· Generate a hypothesis surrounding each issue and research questions to use for conducting analysis.
· Identify the circumstances surrounding each issue; classify the circumstances; attribute the importance of each classification; and test the accuracy of the importance for each classification.
The paper is no more than 1,050 words in length.
Total Available
Total Earned
4.9
#/4.9
Writing Guidelines
30 Percent
Met
Partially Met ...
ObjectiveResearch shows that people learn effectively when working.docxarnit1
Objective
Research shows that people learn effectively when working on real problems grounded in their own work experience. To this end, our course project is designed to incorporate students' work experience into the learning process in this course.
The project is an opportunity to explore, in-depth, a topic related to the course objectives (TCOs) that is of significance to you or your organization (current or former).
Summary
Members of the class are required to prepare an applied research paper, with a minimum of 10 pages but not to exceed 12 pages in length (excluding cover page and appendices), on a specific issue related to leadership or organizational behavior.
Guidelines
Topic Selection
Select a
specific
organization of interest to you and identify a problem at the firm related to organizational behavior (OB).
Think of yourself as an organizational consultant and assume that a key manager has requested a thorough analysis and recommended course of action to resolve an actual organizational problem that will make a difference to the future performance of the organization.
Identify which of our TCOs or specific topics in the syllabus are related to the problem you identify.
Research Sources
All papers must have a minimum of six scholarly sources cited within the text of the paper and identified in the references section.
Additional research sources can be attached in a bibliography.
Review the following document for instructions on how to access and use EBSCOhost for your research:
EBSCOhost
.
Paper Format
All papers should be single sided, double-spaced, using a 11- or 12-point font.
Length of the paper to be between 10 and 12 pages, not counting cover page and appendices.
The first page should include the title of the work, student name, address, telephone and e-mail address, course number, date, and instructor name.
Follow APA style for general format and citations.
Paper sections must adhere to the guidelines below and each section must be labeled in the text.
Language should be clear, concise, and precise.
Tone should be professional, consistent, and not filled with jargon.
Grammar and syntax (sentence structure) must be correct.
Report must be free of misspellings and typos.
Tables and Figures
All figures and tables must be referred to in your text before they appear on the page.
Figures and tables should appear on the same page as or the page after the text that refers to them.
All figures and tables need captions. Captions go below figures and above tables.
Quotations and Citations
Quotations and citations are crucial components of a research paper and must be present.
Failure to properly cite research sources and borrowed ideas is plagiarism.
Refer to APA style guide for assistance with properly citing quoted and/or borrowed materials and ideas.
Milestones
WEEK
ACTION REQUIRED
1
Familiarize yourself with course content and select an organization and problem area to research.
2
Submit written project proposal containi.
Course Project Leadership and Organizational Behavior in ActionOb.docxmarilucorr
Course Project: Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Action
Objective
|
Summary
|
Guidelines
|
Milestones
|
Project Outline
|
Grading Rubrics
Objective
Research shows that people learn effectively when working on real problems grounded in their own work experience. To this end, our course project is designed to incorporate students' work experience into the learning process in this course.
The project is an opportunity to explore, in-depth, a topic related to the course objectives (TCOs) that is of significance to you or your organization (current or former).
Summary
Members of the class are required to prepare an applied research paper, with a minimum of 10 pages but not to exceed 12 pages in length (excluding cover page and appendices), on a specific issue related to leadership or organizational behavior.
Guidelines
Topic Selection
Select a
specific
organization of interest to you and identify a problem at the firm related to organizational behavior (OB).
Think of yourself as an organizational consultant and assume that a key manager has requested a thorough analysis and recommended course of action to resolve an actual organizational problem that will make a difference to the future performance of the organization.
Identify which of our TCOs or specific topics in the syllabus are related to the problem you identify.
Research Sources
All papers must have a minimum of six scholarly sources cited within the text of the paper and identified in the references section.
Additional research sources can be attached in a bibliography.
Review the following document for instructions on how to access and use EBSCOhost for your research:
EBSCOhost
.
Paper Format
All papers should be single sided, double-spaced, using a 11- or 12-point font.
Length of the paper to be between 10 and 12 pages, not counting cover page and appendices.
The first page should include the title of the work, student name, address, telephone and e-mail address, course number, date, and instructor name.
Follow APA style for general format and citations.
Paper sections must adhere to the guidelines below and each section must be labeled in the text.
Language should be clear, concise, and precise.
Tone should be professional, consistent, and not filled with jargon.
Grammar and syntax (sentence structure) must be correct.
Report must be free of misspellings and typos.
Tables and Figures
All figures and tables must be referred to in your text before they appear on the page.
Figures and tables should appear on the same page as or the page after the text that refers to them.
All figures and tables need captions. Captions go below figures and above tables.
Quotations and Citations
Quotations and citations are crucial components of a research paper and must be present.
Failure to properly cite research sources and borrowed ideas is plagiarism.
Refer to APA style guide for assistance with properly citing quoted and/or borrowed materials and ideas.
Milestones
WEEK
ACTI.
Unit 2 Assignment InformationGreetings!Since we don’t have.docxouldparis
Unit 2 Assignment Information
Greetings!
Since we don’t have a seminar tonight and I won’t have an opportunity to “discuss” the paper with you, I wanted to provide you with some early guidance, so you will have ample time to ask questions, if needed.
Based on feedback from students last term, I have added my personal notes to the standard rubric. In addition, I have created an “assignment guide” – somewhat like a template. Each contain essentially the same information but in different formats.
My goal is for each of you to do exceedingly well on these papers! My recommendation is that you get started on the introduction ASAP – this will allow you time to write a great goal to maximize organizational performance through leadership. Next, locate the research and other sources you desire to use and “map” them to the various sections of the paper. The way this is organized, you should be able to write about the various topics independently … or a little each day. Allow time for the research portion to “soak in” and then you will be ready for the analysis followed by your recommendation.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Rebecca
Unit 2 - Assignment 1: Focus Paper
Write a seven to nine (7–9) page paper (2000–2500 words), not including the title and reference pages, explaining the leadership necessary to accomplish business goals and maximize organizational performance that includes the following:
· Introduction to specific business and organizational performance goals you desire to achieve through leadership.
· Discussion of the behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for effective leadership.
· Research on charismatic, transformational, contingency, and situational leadership.
· Selection of two of the researched leadership theories and analysis of the ability of those leadership styles and approaches to accomplish the goals as stated in the introduction. Be sure to connect the research to the analysis.
· Based on the analysis, provide a recommendation for the leadership style most appropriate for achieving the business and organizational performance goals identified in the introduction. Connecting the research to the recommendations will make them stronger.
· Conclusion should summarize the primary points of the paper and bring forward a call to action.
The Assignment will be evaluated using the Unit 2 Assignment Grading Rubric. Therefore, please ensure it is written with proper grammar, in APA format (including clear section headings), and includes a minimum of four cited and referenced resources—at least two of which must be peer reviewed (scholarly) journal articles.
The overall point distribution for the Assignment will be as follows:
· 50% (75 points): Content, focus, use of research, and organization
· 30% (45 points): Analysis and critical thinking
· 20% (30 points): Writing style, grammar, APA format
Submit the Focus Paper to the Unit 2: Assignment 1 Dropbox. This Assignment is due by the end of Unit 2—Tuesday, 1 ...
Requirements for Secondary Research Project Learning Objec.docxheunice
Requirements for Secondary Research Project
Learning Objectives
and Project Overview
In this project, you'll do secondary research to "find out what the experts
say" about a workplace problem or challenge. Then you'll apply the
Spence Method as you synthesize information from various sources to
write compelling and richly detailed article for your readers. The subject
matter will be one of the issues that you wrote about in your Client
Interview Article.
The audience will be either the client you interviewed or people in the
same job role as the interviewee.
This project includes these assignments:
• Project Proposal Pitch (Due Week 3)
• Synthesis Matrix (Due Week 4)
• Research Report – preliminary draft (Due Week 4) and final
draft) (Due Week 5)
Requirements for
Project Proposal Pitch
Write a 300-word pitch to the instructor discussing the specific topic you
will write about and the specific reader (client or job role) that you will
address. Explain why this topic is important and relevant to this audience
at this time.
To provide the instructor with insight into the timeliness of this issue,
include a 100-word summary of an article that was published about this
topic within the past 3 years.
Topic for Your
Research Report
Choose a timely and specific problem or challenge facing people in the
same job role as the interviewee for your Client Interview. The topic
must be specific and actionable, not a broad subject such as "leadership"
or "fundraising" but a specific problem or challenge faced by people in
that job role.
The paper must explain the problem or challenge and must offer specific
solutions that are actionable by the reader. The paper must not merely
explore the topic or present solutions that are outside the scope of the
person's job role ("the government should...," "society will has to
change...," "universities need to offer...," or "technology needs to be
developed...").
The best reports will present information from current articles, webinars,
and conference presentations intended for people in this job role or
industry.
Audience for Your
Researched Report
Your document must address people in a specific job role, such as
"biomedical engineer" or "technical writer," not "the general public," not
"government officials," not "professors and students").
Purpose of Your
Researched Report
The reader is looking for information and advice about this topic. Your
position statement will be something like "people in ________ (specific
job role) can address the problem of ________ by ________ (doing
what?)."
Word Count
Suggestion for
Researched Report
1,000 to 1,200 words
Structure and Content
for Your Researched
Report
Include these elements (as described in the Spence book):
* Opening Statement: Introduce the subject and conveys its importance to
people in this field, its timeliness now, and your Position
* Methodology: Briefly describe your me.
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BUSS215 – Management Principles
Portfolio Project Directions and Rubric
This Assessment is worth 20% of your grade.
Completing this Assessment will help you to:
Course Outcomes:
• Explain various motivational techniques and rewards designed to improve employee
satisfaction.
• Apply the five primary functions of management; staffing, planning, organizing,
controlling and leading.
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of how strategic planning meets the
organizational and departmental business objectives.
• Create and present a research paper that includes the basic functions of management that
defends your management and leadership decision-making process using Multimedia.
Program Outcomes:
• Recognize management and leadership skills.
• Identify and apply the basice functions of management such as staffing, planning,
organizing, controlling, and leading to the decision-making process.
Institutional Outcomes:
• Information Literacy and Communication - Utilize apporopriate current technology
and resources to locate and evaluate information needed to accomplish a goal, and then
communicate findings in visual, written and/or oral formats.
• Relational Learning - Transfer knowledge, skills and behaviors acquired through formal
and informal learning and life experiences to new situations.
• Community and Career - Participate in social, learning, and professional communities
for personal and career growth.
Deadlines
Timeline Activity Grading
Due Week 6 by Wednesday
at 11:59 pm, ET.
Submit your rough draft for
peer review.
This will count for 20% of
your overall Portfolio
Project grade.
Due Week 7 by Saturday at
11:59 pm, ET.
Upload your Portfolio Project to
Upload to your ePortfolio.
This will count for 80% of
your overall Portfolio
Project grade.
BUSS215 – Portfolio Project 2
Directions:
You will have the opportunity to write a Portfolio Project in which you explore a business
concept that is interesting to you and relate the ideas covered in this course which you may then
connect to your life and your future career interests.
Using your information literacy skills, you will research the information necessary to write your
Portfolio Project on a concept in business that we have covered in this course (please see below
for the approved topic list). The main objective of this Portfolio Project is to explore a business
concept, summarize the concept, and analyze the main points of experts in the field. In the
project you will provide a summary of the topic along with how it relates to what you have
learned in this course as well as to your role as a professional.
It is an expectation for this course that all written projects will follow the standards for fair use of
information, including the avoidance of all intentional and unintentional plagiarism, and
incorporating appropriate usage according to the conventions of the APA citatio ...
Course Project Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Action O.docxmarilucorr
Course Project: Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Action
Objective
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Summary
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Guidelines
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Milestones
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Project Outline
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Grading Rubrics
Objective
Back to Top
Research shows that people learn effectively when working on real problems grounded in their own work experience. To this end, our course project is designed to incorporate students' work experience into the learning process in this course.
The project is an opportunity to explore, in-depth, a topic related to the course objectives (TCOs) that is of significance to you or your organization (current or former).
Summary
Back to Top
Members of the class are required to prepare an applied research paper, with a minimum of 10 pages but not to exceed 12 pages in length (excluding cover page and appendices), on a specific issue related to leadership or organizational behavior.
Guidelines
Back to Top
Topic Selection
Select a
specific
organization of interest to you and identify a problem at the firm related to organizational behavior (OB).
Think of yourself as an organizational consultant and assume that a key manager has requested a thorough analysis and recommended course of action to resolve an actual organizational problem that will make a difference to the future performance of the organization.
Identify which of our TCOs or specific topics in the syllabus are related to the problem you identify.
Research Sources
All papers must have a minimum of six scholarly sources cited within the text of the paper and identified in the references section.
Additional research sources can be attached in a bibliography.
Review the following document for instructions on how to access and use EBSCOhost for your research:
EBSCOhost
.
Paper Format
All papers should be single sided, double-spaced, using a 11- or 12-point font.
Length of the paper to be between 10 and 12 pages, not counting cover page and appendices.
The first page should include the title of the work, student name, address, telephone and e-mail address, course number, date, and instructor name.
Follow APA style for general format and citations.
Paper sections must adhere to the guidelines below and each section must be labeled in the text.
Language should be clear, concise, and precise.
Tone should be professional, consistent, and not filled with jargon.
Grammar and syntax (sentence structure) must be correct.
Report must be free of misspellings and typos.
Tables and Figures
All figures and tables must be referred to in your text before they appear on the page.
Figures and tables should appear on the same page as or the page after the text that refers to them.
All figures and tables need captions. Captions go below figures and above tables.
Quotations and Citations
Quotations and citations are crucial components of a research paper and must be present.
Failure to properly cite research sources and borrowed ideas is plagiarism.
Refer to APA style guide for assistance with properly citing quoted and/or borrow.
Assignment Grading Rubric Course GB590 Unit 6 .docxssuser562afc1
Assignment Grading Rubric
Course: GB590 Unit: 6
Copyright Kaplan University
Instructions
Prior to completing this Assignment, refer to the Unit 6 Reading.
Create a Paper in Microsoft Word: In a paper, create a personal model of ethical leadership that you
believe aligns with your personal values and morals, works in your organizational environment, meets
the policies, laws and guidelines that are relevant to you, considers ethical decision-making, and uses
at least two contemporary models of leadership:
o Describe what ethics, morals and laws are and how they play a role in you being a leader
or manager.
o Synthesize the personal, organizational, national and global influences you need to
consider as a leader, noting any conflicting influences.
o Would any global influence affect how you operate in another country? For example, how
might you respond to the solicitation for guanxi in China?
o Explain your approach to ethical decision making.
o Describe how two contemporary models of leadership define your personal leadership
approach.
o Describe your model of personal ethical leadership, as you would communicate it to your
followers, in 50 words or less.
o Reflect on the challenges you see in living your vision of ethical leadership.
o Include a references page using the six articles from the Week 5 Annotated Bibliography
Assignment. These articles must be used in the body of the paper and cited.
Remember to use section titles to organize the paper and communicate your logic to your readers.
The paper should be 1500-2000 words in length. Write using APA format, and include a cover and
reference page. Submit your paper via the Unit 6 Assignment Dropbox.
Rubric
Weighting Possible
Points
Points Earned
Grammar and Spelling
Proper use of grammar and punctuation
Proper spelling
20% 40
Style and Coherence
Sentences are complete in thought
Sentences are concise, eliminating
unnecessary words or phrases
Sentences vary in structure
Sentence transitions are present
Words used are precise, unambiguous and
used properly
There is an appropriate tone for the
assignment
Assignment Grading Rubric
Course: GB590 Unit: 6
Copyright Kaplan University
Organization
There is clear structure to the presentation
There is a central theme or thesis
It is written for the appropriate audience
Logical flow of ideas
Appropriate introduction to the presentation
or topics being covered
Logical conclusion that results from the
thesis
Format
Orderly presentation of materials, following
general format requirements (Margins,
header, footer, font size, general amount of
work)
Use of headings, italics, and other aids
(e.g., appendices, tables of contents, when
appropriate) to improve the flow of the
paper.
Proper citations and references to
resources, following APA.
Content/Analysis ...
Business Model and Strategic Planning OutlineI. Title Page.docxhumphrieskalyn
Business Model and Strategic Planning Outline
I. Title Page
II. Table of Contents
III. Executive Summary
IV. Business Model and Strategic Plan Part I: Existing Business or New Business Division; Vision, Mission, and Value Proposition
V. Business Model and Strategic Plan Part II: SWOTT Analysis – Internal and External Environmental Analysis; Supply and Value Chain Analysis
VI. Business Model and Strategic Plan Part III: Assumptions, Risk and Change Management Plan; Summary of Strategic Objectives; Balanced Score Card and its impact on stakeholders; the Communication Plan
VII. Conclusion
VIII. Reference Page
Individual Assignment: Business Model and Strategic Plan, Part II: SWOTT Analysis Paper
Purpose of Assignment
Students gain experience conducting an internal and external environmental analysis (including the supply chain) for their proposed new division and its business model.
Resources Required
· University of Phoenix Material: Business Model and Strategic Planning Outline
· University Library: IBISWorld, Mergent Online, Hoover’s databases
· Strategic Management, Ch. 7, 8, & 9
· Crafting and Executing Strategy, Ch. 5, 6, 7, & 8
Grading Guide
Content
70 Percent
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
Create a SWOTT table summarizing findings. The environmental analysis should consider, at a minimum, the following factors. For each factor, identify the one primary strength, weakness, opportunity, threat, and trend, and include it in the table.
· External forces and trends considerations:
· Legal and regulatory
· Global
· Economic
· Technological
· Innovation
· Social
· Environmental
· Competitive analysis
· Internal forces and trends considerations:
· Strategy
· Structures
· Processes and systems
· Resources
· Goals
· Strategic capabilities
· Culture
· Technologies
· Innovations
· Intellectual property
· Leadership
Develop a synopsis that analyzes relevant forces and trends from the above list. Analysis must include the following:
· Include economic and legal and regulatory forces and trends.
· Critique how well the organization adapts to change.
· Analyze and explain the supply chain of the new division of the existing business. Share your plans to develop and leverage core competencies and resources within the supply chain in an effort to make a positive impact on the business model and the various stakeholders.
· Identify issues and/or opportunities:
· Identify the major issues and/or opportunities that the company faces based on analysis.
· Generate a hypothesis surrounding each issue and research questions to use for conducting analysis.
· Identify the circumstances surrounding each issue; classify the circumstances; attribute the importance of each classification; and test the accuracy of the importance for each classification.
The paper is no more than 1,050 words in length.
Total Available
Total Earned
4.9
#/4.9
Writing Guidelines
30 Percent
Met
Partially Met ...
ObjectiveResearch shows that people learn effectively when working.docxarnit1
Objective
Research shows that people learn effectively when working on real problems grounded in their own work experience. To this end, our course project is designed to incorporate students' work experience into the learning process in this course.
The project is an opportunity to explore, in-depth, a topic related to the course objectives (TCOs) that is of significance to you or your organization (current or former).
Summary
Members of the class are required to prepare an applied research paper, with a minimum of 10 pages but not to exceed 12 pages in length (excluding cover page and appendices), on a specific issue related to leadership or organizational behavior.
Guidelines
Topic Selection
Select a
specific
organization of interest to you and identify a problem at the firm related to organizational behavior (OB).
Think of yourself as an organizational consultant and assume that a key manager has requested a thorough analysis and recommended course of action to resolve an actual organizational problem that will make a difference to the future performance of the organization.
Identify which of our TCOs or specific topics in the syllabus are related to the problem you identify.
Research Sources
All papers must have a minimum of six scholarly sources cited within the text of the paper and identified in the references section.
Additional research sources can be attached in a bibliography.
Review the following document for instructions on how to access and use EBSCOhost for your research:
EBSCOhost
.
Paper Format
All papers should be single sided, double-spaced, using a 11- or 12-point font.
Length of the paper to be between 10 and 12 pages, not counting cover page and appendices.
The first page should include the title of the work, student name, address, telephone and e-mail address, course number, date, and instructor name.
Follow APA style for general format and citations.
Paper sections must adhere to the guidelines below and each section must be labeled in the text.
Language should be clear, concise, and precise.
Tone should be professional, consistent, and not filled with jargon.
Grammar and syntax (sentence structure) must be correct.
Report must be free of misspellings and typos.
Tables and Figures
All figures and tables must be referred to in your text before they appear on the page.
Figures and tables should appear on the same page as or the page after the text that refers to them.
All figures and tables need captions. Captions go below figures and above tables.
Quotations and Citations
Quotations and citations are crucial components of a research paper and must be present.
Failure to properly cite research sources and borrowed ideas is plagiarism.
Refer to APA style guide for assistance with properly citing quoted and/or borrowed materials and ideas.
Milestones
WEEK
ACTION REQUIRED
1
Familiarize yourself with course content and select an organization and problem area to research.
2
Submit written project proposal containi.
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1. (Mt) – Brite Divinity School of Texas Christian Effective Communication in
Businesses
Running head: FULL TITLE OF YOUR PAPER IN CAPS ON ONE LINE Paper Title by Your
Name PJM 6XXX Name of the Course Month, day, year 1 ABBREVIATED TITLE OF YOUR
PAPER 2 Abstract Abstracts begin flush left and identify your findings and implications.
Keywords: the key words themselves are lowercase and are not italicized. Use three to five
words that someone might use to look up this work in a search engine. [“Keywords” is
indented and italicized and the actual key words are not italicized and are not indented if
they go beyond one line]. Please note: The title page, abstract and reference page does not
count toward your overall paper length. If the assignment requires 2-3 pages, the page
count begins with the introduction section and ends with the conclusion. ABBREVIATED
TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 3 Introduction Include an introduction for your paper that
introduces the reader to what the paper will discuss. Example: In this paper, a description of
a potential research topic will be introduced along with highlighting key characteristics of
the intended audience. Then, in order to reach the targeted audience, a description of a
venue will be provided along with relevance to the research topic. Finally, the process
required to submit as well as participate in the venue will be explored. Topic / Question
Title 1 In the second paragraph, begin addressing your first topic or question. This should
directly align to what you stated you were going to talk about in the first sentence of the
introduction. When citing sources, be sure to follow APA 6th edition. Example: As an
educator and a practitioner within the project management profession, the importance of
transformation that is occurring in the workplace, specifically the adoption of digital
strategies and technology is becoming increasingly relevant (Sundararajan, 2017). Topic /
Question Title 2 Please follow the same pattern as above. Topic / Question Title 3 Please
follow the same pattern as above. Conclusion Here is where you summarize your work. The
conclusion should inform the reader of what they just read. Example: As the field of project
management continues to evolve, it will be important to capture the voices of participants
within the profession. To do this effectively will require engaging research participants
throughout the entire process. Methods such as coconstructive interviews and subsequent
dialogue will ensure participants are actively engaged ABBREVIATED TITLE OF YOUR
PAPER and their voices to be heard further shaping the professional abilities of students
and future project managers. The last item is the reference page. The reference list begins
on a separate page. 4 ABBREVIATED TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 5 References It is critical that
2. you know, understand, and apply the knowledge that APA requires that EACH reference
cited in the text or body of your paper MUST appear in the reference list. Chapter seven in
the APA manual gives you reference examples. Everything is double-spaced and there is a
hanging indent. You will need to use the APA Publication Manual to ensure that your
reference list is correct. This information may be different than what you remember from
your undergraduate days. Each reference cited in the text or body of your paper must
appear in the reference list and each entry in the reference list must appear in the text.
Example references are below: Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the project
management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide). Newtown Square, PA, USA: Project
Management Institute. Project Management Institute. (n.d.). Global conference overview.
Retrieved from https://www.pmi.org/global-conference. Project Management institute.
(2018). PMI global conference champions of change. Retrieved from
https://www.eiseverywhere.com/eSites/2018globalconference/Homepage. Sundararajan,
A. (2017). The future of work. Finance & Development, Vol. 54, No. 2 Thiry, M. (2013). The
future of project management in a digitised economy. Paper presented at PMI® Global
Congress 2013—EMEA, Istanbul, Turkey. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management
Institute. PJM 6210 Communication Skills for Project Managers: Paper: Pulse of the
Profession Overview and Rationale In order to demonstrate proficiency with the content in
this course and allow you reflect on how the content impacts your practice. In this
assignment you will read an article and reflect on how the content of the article relates to
your communication practices. Program and Course Outcomes This assignment is directly
linked to the following key learning outcomes from the course syllabus: • LO2: Assess the
impact of organizational communication culture on project management and managers In
addition to these key learning outcomes, you will also have the opportunity to evidence the
following skills through completing this assignment: • Critical thinking and analysis
Essential Components & Instructions Read PMI’s Pulse of the Profession In-Depth Report:
The Essential Role of Communications and compare your current organization to the
findings within the paper. Is your organization a “highperforming organization” that
understands the importance of communication or does your organization struggle with
communication? Note: If you do not currently work for an organization you may research
an organization to use for this assignment. Select your current or a past organization and
address the following topics in a coherent and integrated paper. Topic 1 – Current Status of
the Organization: • • • How do you see your current or past organization? Does your
organization struggle with either of the problem areas mentioned on page 4, “A gap in
understanding the business benefits” and “Challenges surrounding the language used to
deliver product-related information, which is often unclear and peppered with project
management jargon”? Would your organization be considered a “high-performing
organization”? Topic 2 – Recommendations: Which of the following strategies would you
recommend for your organization to adopt or to continue? Why? • Close the
communications gap around business benefits. • Tailor communications to different
stakeholder groups. • Acknowledge the value of project management, including project
management communications. • Use standardized project communication practices, and
use them effectively. Format & Guidelines: This is a very short paper, and will be a great
3. exercise in gathering peer reviewed research, reading and understanding the research and
then synthesizing your thoughts in a very clear concise manner. In the Blackboard
assignment, I have provided a template for your use. The paper should follow the following
format: • The document should be no more than 5 pages o Page 1 = Title Page o Page 2 =
Abstract o Page 3-4 = Introduction, Topic 1 and Topic 2, conclusion o Page 5 = References
Below are some key guidelines you will want to ensure you follow in this assignment. Think
of this short list as a quality control checklist, along with the attached grading rubric. • • • •
• Document should professionally formatted using titles, headers, and bullets where
appropriate. You must include a title page and cite any outside sources using a works cited
page according to APA 6th edition guidelines Submission is free of grammatical errors and
misspellings Double spaced, times new roman, 12 point font, 1 inch margins Direct quotes
should account for no more that 15 percent of paper (use direct quotes sparingly) Please be
sure to review the attached rubric. It along with these assignment instructions will ensure
you have a solid understanding of the assignment requirements. Rubric(s) Assessment
Element Topic 1 (25%) Above Standard (100-95%) Coherently addresses all questions
pertaining to a specific organization and makes complex connection between the article and
the organization in question Meets Standards (94.9 – 84%) Coherently addresses all
questions pertaining to a specific organization using appropriate citations from the article
provided that connect the article and the organization Approaching Standards (83.9 – 77%)
Addresses questions pertaining to a specific organization using appropriate citations from
the article with Below Standard (76.9 – 70%) Briefly addresses questions, but does not
address a specific organization or lacks detail or does not connect article to the current
organization Not Evident (69.9 – 0%) Does not address the questions or does so
insufficiently Topic 2 (25%) Addresses all questions and makes coherent and specific
recommendations based on current status and the article content that is clearly articulated
Addresses all questions and makes coherent and specific recommendations based on
current status and the article content Addresses questions and makes general
recommendations based on current status and the article content Briefly addresses
questions and make recommendations based on current status and the article, but is not
specific, or lacks detail Does not provide recommendations or recommendations do not
follow from the description of the current status or the article content Personal
Competencies (25%) Assignment reflects an excellent use of written communication skills
and a professional respect for others integrated throughout the paper in a way that
synthesizes with the key topical area Assignment clearly reflects written communication
skills and a professional respect for others integrated throughout the paper in a way that
synthesizes with the key topical Assignment reflects written communication skills and
professionalism throughout. Reflects vague and unclear applicable personal competencies
Does not reflect applicable personal competencies Format (15%) Presents a logical and
organized format that can be followed. Clearly evident to reader what is contained in each
section. Sections are unified and not redundant or contradictory with other sections.
Virtually no errors in formatting, citations, or references. Presents a well-organized format
that can be followed. Evident to reader what is contained in each section. Sections are
integrated but not redundant or contradictory with other sections. Rare errors in
4. formatting, citations, or references. Presents a reasonably organized format that can be
followed. It is generally clear to reader what is contained in each section. Some integration
between sections and not generally redundant or contradictory with other sections. Few
errors in formatting, citations, or references. Grammar & Clarity (10%) Expresses ideas and
opinions in a clear and concise manner with obvious connection to the assignment Uses
clear language to accurately express abstract ideas and explain concepts Minor errors in
writing and lack of clarity and accuracy Paper has issues with organization that make it
hard to follow. It is unclear to reader what is contained in each section. Little integration
between sections and there is some redundancy or contradiction with other sections. Some
errors in formatting, citations, or references. Many errors in writing and lack of clarity and
accuracy Not presented in an organized format. Not evident to reader what is contained in
each section. Sections are not integrated and there is redundancy or contradictions with
other sections. Multiple errors in formatting, citations, or references. Uses unclear language
and fails to express abstract ideas and explain concepts accurately PMI’s PULSE OF THE
PROFESSION IN-DEPTH REPORT THE HIGH COST OF LOW PERFORMANCE: THE
ESSENTIAL ROLE OF COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATI ONAL AGILITY MAY 2013
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In the context of organizational project and program management,
communications is a core competency that, when properly executed, connects every
member of a project team to a common set of strategies, goals and actions. Unless these
components are effectively shared by project leads and understood by stakeholders, project
outcomes are jeopardized and budgets incur unnecessary risk. As reported by PMI’s 2013
Pulse of the ProfessionTM, an organization’s ability to meet project timelines, budgets and
especially goals significantly impacts its ability to survive—and even thrive. As they address
the urgent need to improve project success rates, organizations are faced with a complex
and risky environment that includes: »» »» »» A “do more with less” economic climate
Expanding global priorities Necessity to enable innovation The Pulse study also revealed
that the most crucial success factor in project management is effective communications to
all stakeholders—a critical core competency to all organizations. In a complex and
competitive business climate, organizations cannot afford to overlook this key element of
project success and long-term profitability. Business research from Forbes,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC and Towers Watson shows that organizations are very aware
of the positive impact that effective communications has on projects, programs, and
portfolios. However, what hasn’t been clear until now is how much of an impact ineffective
communications has on project outcomes and subsequent business success. PMI’s Pulse of
the ProfessionTM In-Depth Report: The Essential Role of Communications provides that
eye-opening insight. PMI’s 2013 Pulse of the ProfessionTM report revealed that US$135
million is at risk for every US$1 billion spent on a project. Further research on the
importance of effective communications uncovers that a startling 56 percent (US$75 million
of that US$135 million) is at risk due to ineffective communications. (See Figure 1) US$135
MILLION Despite this risk, many organizations admit that they are currently not placing
adequate importance on effectively communicating critical project information, especially
when explaining the business benefits of strategic initiatives to stakeholders at all levels of a
project. Organizations cannot execute strategic initiatives unless they can effectively
7. execute it, projects are more successful. Organizations that report more frequent project
communications, particularly surrounding the business benefit and contribution to strategy,
average significantly more successful projects versus organizations that communicate that
same information less frequently. (See Figure 6) The Pitfalls of Poor Language 100%-
Research findings show that organizations 90%- have difficulty communicating with the
appropriate 80%-levels 70%of clarity and detail. This difficulty is likely exacerbated by the
divide between each key audience60%and its 50%understanding (or lack thereof) of
project-specific, 40%technical language. (See Figure 7) 84% 81% 82% 65% 60% 54%
30%20%- the Not surprisingly, this trouble spot also impacts 10%success of an
organization’s strategic initiatives. 0%-of five The data show that an average of four out
NON-TECHNICAL WITH SUFFICIENT BUSINESS LANGUAGE CLARITY & BENEFIT/ projects
that are communicated with sufficient DETAIL STRATEGY clarity and detail—
communicated in the language COMMUNICATE FREQUENTLY COMMUNICATE
INFREQUENTLY of the audience—meet their original business goals Figure 6.
COMMUNICATE Frequent communication thatFREQUENTLY is clear and relevant, and HIGH
PERFORMERS MORE and intent, compared to just over half of projects frequent
communication about business benefit and contribution to ACROSS TOPICS, INCLUDING
COMMUNICATING THE when communications are not sufficiently clear and ALLstrategy
leads to more successful projects. (Percent of projects meeting STRATEGY/ BUSINESS
detailed. (See Figure 6) original goalsBENEFIT and business intent) From these indicators,
it is evident that project success is dependent upon communicating the correct information
to the appropriate stakeholders, using clear and relevant language that resonates with the
audience. IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS TO MAXIMIZE SUCCESS AND MINIMIZE RISK
Clearly, organizations that communicate more effectively have more successful projects.
Findings show that high performers are more effective communicators. Thus, it is no
surprise that highly-effective communicators are five times more likely to be high
performers3 than minimally-effective communicators. And as reported in the Pulse study,
high-performing organizations put 14 times fewer dollars at risk. These findings suggest
that low performers can clearly benefit from improving their communications practices, as
improvements will enable them to realize more successful projects, and fewer dollars at
risk. (See Figure 8) More projects that finish on time, within the original budget, and with
meeting the original goals and business intent of the project are the hallmarks of high-
performing organizations, as they average 80 percent or more of projects for these three
measures (compared to low performers’ average of 60 percent or fewer projects for all
three measures.) 66% 63% 64% 62% 62% TIMELY MANNER PRACTITIONERS 59% 57%
56% SUFFICIENT CLARITY & DETAIL 66%66% 59% 57% APPROPRIATE SETTINGS OR
MEDIA NON-TECHNICAL LANGUAGE EXECUTIVE SPONSORS BUSINESS OWNERS Figure 7.
The most difficulty reported is communicating with the appropriate clarity/ detail, while
the largest gap is communicating with universally understood language. (Average Top 2 Box
(Virtually Always/ Most of the Time)) 38% HIGHLY-EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS ARE
MORE THAN 5 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE HIGH PERFORMERS THAN
MINIMALLYEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS 7% 3 HIGHLY-EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS
MINIMALLY-EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS Figure 8. Communication effectiveness and