Introduction
Sometimes, you just have to give bad news. Sometimes you have to just say no. Your reader may not like it, but you can help your reader accept it, and hence, maintain goodwill. People are much more likely to accept negative news if they understand WHY the news is bad, or WHY you have to say no.
In this topic, you'll learn to employ the specific techniques unique to negative news messages. Like the last topic, this topic emphasizes the writing process. You'll post a draft, complete peer responses, and submit a final letter. You'll also take a brief quiz over Module 11.
Objectives
After completing the learning activities for this topic, you will be able to:
· Analyze business communication situations
· Organize a negative message
· Give negative news while maintaining goodwill in your writing
· Choose an appropriate tone in your writing
· Compose a negative news letter in a modified block format
· Use the writing process for prewriting, drafting, responding, and revising
· Apply evaluation criteria
To meet the learning objectives for this topic, you will complete these activities. Print this page and use it as a checklist.
· Review the Introduction and Objectives page.
· Read Module 11 in your textbook.
· Look at Module 9 and the ENG1131 English Handbookfor an example of a Modified Block Letter for this assignment. See Figure 9.3 and 9.4 as well as page 17 of the handbook. The formatting different is the use of indentation for the date, paragraphs, and closing.
· Read the online lessons: Tips for Completing the Negative News Letter and Prewriting and Organizing the Negative News Letter.
· Use the Grading Rubric for the Negative News Letter when completing your writing.
· Assignment: Write a draft of your negative news letter and post it in the discussion forum. Complete your reviews of two other students' postings. You'll find exact instructions for completing the letter and the peer responses in the online lessons and on the discussion forum. Make sure you read these lessons closely and carefully.
· Assignment: Revise your letter and submit the final versionin the drop box.
· Assignment: Complete the quiz.
View This
Points to consider when delivering a negative message
Click on the link to view the video: Delivering a Negative Message
Another Activity
Read "How to Communicate Bad News to Customers" by clicking on this link: How To Communicate Bad News to Customers
Another Activity
Focus on LO 11-2, "Giving Bad News to Customers and Other People Outside Your Organization." Remember, do not disclose information that hurts the company and does not help the customer.
Below is the sample format for the assignment and tips for completing the Negative News letter.
Company Name
Company Address
City, State Zip
.
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Preparation:
Review Chapter 11: Bad-News Messages
Format:
Use the modified block letter format for this assignment. There are two main ways to format a negative message letter; directly or indirectly. For this exercise, you will be utilizing the direct approach, since you do not need to maintain any formal relationship with the organization you are declining.
The format of your letter tells the reader a lot about you and your professionalism. Since you do not want to completely cut ties, it is important to leave a lasting respectful impression. Pay particular attention to your letter's margins, line spacing, font type and size, and placement of letter parts such as the return address, date, inside address, salutation, complimentary close, and signature block.
The information for the job you are declining is Assistant Manager, Hilton Corporation.
The contact person for this position is Terrence Walters, Hiring Manager, Hilton Corporation, 555 SW 8th St., Miami, FL 33199.
Recommended Organization
Introduction/Opening: Begin your letter with the bad news. The
indirect approach
includes a buffer, however, the direct approach does not. Be sure to remain professional and concise in this section to not sound rude or ungrateful for the opportunity.
Body/Discussion:
In the
first paragraph
of the body include your reasons for the decision, without too much detail about the other position. Having the right balance of ambiguity is respectful to the employer you are declining. Use creativity when developing reasons for taking the other position over theirs.
Maybe the schedule was more flexible or the other position better for your skillset. These are just a few examples to consider when writing this section. In the
second paragraph,
you can add a positive spin to the situation if you desire. This could be as simple as saying you’ll keep this employer in mind for future endeavors or that you will recommend a qualified friend who should apply for the position.
Conclusion/Closing:
Begin your closing paragraph with a courteous transition and thank the employer for the opportunity. Conclude your letter by indicating how the reader may contact you if he has any questions.
.
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Letter 2: Negative Message
Assignment:
You are a recent college graduate and are applying for a number of jobs. Unfortunately, you receive two offers on the same day and need to accept one and decline the other. Write a letter to the hiring manager (see below) explaining your acceptance of another offer, keeping in mind the five goals of delivering bad news. You select the scenario that is most applicable to your current situation.
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Review Chapter 11: Bad-News Messages
Format:
Use the modified block letter format for this assignment. There are two main ways to format a negative message letter; directly or indirectly. For this exercise, you will be utilizing the direct approach, since you do not need to maintain any formal relationship with the organization you are declining.
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The information for the job you are declining is Assistant Manager, Hilton Corporation.
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Recommended Organization
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This document provides an overview of business writing principles and formats. It discusses the purpose of business communication to convey information, deliver news, direct, explain or justify, and influence action. It then covers principles of composition including grammar, precise vocabulary, syntax, sentence structure, and paragraph construction. The document also reviews best practices for writing emails, memos, and letters with tips on structure, tone, and content for each format.
The document provides guidance on effective business writing. It discusses why business writing is important, the basic elements and structure of business letters, and tips for writing different types of business documents such as requests, complaints, and delivering bad news. Key aspects of business writing include clarity, completeness, conciseness, correctness, consideration, and courtesy.
This document provides guidelines for proper email etiquette, including keeping messages brief, using a professional tone, formatting tips, addressing recipients, attaching files, delivering positive and negative information, responding to others, and avoiding flaming. It emphasizes constructing email to minimize misinterpretation and maximize clarity, appropriateness and politeness.
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annotated bibliography
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Assist with first
annotated bibliography
.
(Thesis topic: Psychotherapy)
. Each submission must also include a brief critique of the source (e.g., how could the study be improved, criticism of the author(s) assertions, ideas for future studies, etc.).
summary of the article, including the purpose/hypothesis of the study, a statement about the participants and methods utilized in the study, results and implications for future research, as well as the methodological limitations/critique of the study.
.
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I need assistance with the query commands assigned to an assignment. I have the databases properly created and do not need assistance with the commands associated with creating the databases. Here is the complete assignment. I have attached the database information.
The structure of the movies database is as follows:
Director (
DIRNUB
, DIRNAME, DIRBORN, YR-DIRDIED)
STAR (
STARNUB
, STARNAME, BIRTHPLACE, STARBORN, YR-STARDIED)
MOVIE (
MVNUB
, MVTITLE, YRMDE, MVTYPE, CRIT, MPAA, NOMINATIONS, AWRD,
DIRNUB
)
MOVSTAR (
MVNUB
,
STARNUB
, AMTPAID)
MEMBER (
MMBNUB
, MMBNAME, MMBADD, MMBCITY, MMBST, NUMRENT, BONUS, JOINDATE)
TAPE (
TAPENUM,
MVNUB, PURDATE, TMSRNT,
MMBNUB
)
Create Video Store database as discussed in the class. Make sure to correct column widths/types before creating tables. Use SQL to form queries to produce the following reports
:
** List the names and numbers of directors whose names begin with the alphabet ‘K’.
List the tape no, movie title, and the membership number and name of members, who are currently borrowing tapes numbered below 20. Arrange the report in descending order by tape number.
List the names and respective numbers of stars and directors who have worked together.
** List the tape numbers for movies of movie type: ‘HORROR’.
List the name of the director who has received the maximum number of total awards considering all his/her movies: AWRD.
** List the names of all members who have not borrowed any movie currently.
List the movie type and number of tapes for each type in the database.
** For each movie list total how many times it has been rented: TMSRNT.
Report the total times rented (TMSRNT) for each movie type.
The database administrator discovers that the name of director whose number is 7 in the database should be spelt as ‘JOHNNY FORD’. Make corrections to the data.
Delete the movie number 14 and all its tapes. Print both tables to verify.
List all tape numbers and their movie titles, and indicate the member number and member name if the tape is currently rented out.
13. List all tape numbers, and also indicate the member’s city if a tape is currently rented out by a member.
14. Who is the youngest director?
How many movies did he/she direct?
15. Grant access to me (joshi) to your movstar table for select and update.
16. Create a unique index on movstar table.
17. For each movie type list the average age of movies given the current year is 2011.
18. ** Create a view MEMB_TAPES that includes the currently rented movies and the members who are renting them, include movie type.
19. ** Use the view MEMB_TAPES to find all currently rented “COMEDY” type movies and members who are renting them.
20. ** List all tape numbers, along with movie name and member name if rented out (leave member name blank if not rented out).
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18. ** Create a view MEMB_TAPES that includes the currently rented movies and the members who are renting them, include movie type.
19. ** Use the view MEMB_TAPES to find all currently rented “COMEDY” type movies and members who are renting them.
20. ** List all tape numbers, along with movie name and member name if rented out (leave member name blank if not rented out).
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assingment Assignment Agenda Comparison Grid and Fact Sheet or .docxnormanibarber20063
assingment
Assignment: Agenda Comparison Grid and Fact Sheet or Talking Points Brief
It may seem to you that healthcare has been a national topic of debate among political leaders for as long as you can remember.
Healthcare has been a policy item and a topic of debate not only in recent times but as far back as the administration of the second U.S. president, John Adams. In 1798, Adams signed legislation requiring that 20 cents per month of a sailor’s paycheck be set aside for covering their medical bills. This represented the first major piece of U.S. healthcare legislation, and the topic of healthcare has been woven into presidential agendas and political debate ever since.
As a healthcare professional, you may be called upon to provide expertise, guidance and/or opinions on healthcare matters as they are debated for inclusion into new policy. You may also be involved in planning new organizational policy and responses to changes in legislation. For all of these reasons you should be prepared to speak to national healthcare issues making the news.
In this Assignment, you will analyze recent presidential healthcare agendas. You also will prepare a fact sheet to communicate the importance of a healthcare issue and the impact on this issue of recent or proposed policy.
To Prepare:
Review the agenda priorities of the
current/sitting U.S. president and the two previous presidential administrations.
Select an issue related to healthcare that was addressed by each of the last three U.S. presidential administrations.
Reflect on the focus of their respective agendas, including the allocation of financial resources for addressing the healthcare issue you selected.
Consider how you would communicate the importance of a healthcare issue to a legislator/policymaker or a member of their staff for inclusion on an agenda.
The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Comparison Grid, 1-Page Analysis, and 1-page Fact Sheet)
Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid
Use the Agenda Comparison Grid Template found in the Learning Resources and complete the Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid based on the current/sitting U.S. president and the two previous presidential administrations and their agendas related to the public health concern you selected. Be sure to address the following:
Identify and provide a brief description of the population health concern you selected and the factors that contribute to it.
Describe the administrative agenda focus related to the issue you selected.
Identify the allocations of financial and other resources that the current and two previous presidents dedicated to this issue.
Explain how each of the presidential administrations approached the issue.
Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis
Using the information you recorded in Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid on the template, complete the Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis portion of the template, by addressing the following:
Which administrative agency would most likely be respons.
Assimilate the lessons learned from the dream sequences in Defense o.docxnormanibarber20063
Assimilate the lessons learned from the dream sequences in Defense of Duffer's Drift.
The Lieutenant's dream sequences help him understand his tactical problem and make decisions when faced with a new problem. The Lieutenant had virtually no knowledge of the terrain, the weather, civilians, enemy, etc. If an intelligence section had been made available to the Lieutenant, how might have he used such a staff to help him avoid the painful (and deadly) consequences of poor decision making in his dream sequences?
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Assignmnt-500 words with 2 referencesRecognizing the fa.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignmnt:-
500 words with 2 references
Recognizing the fact usernames passwords are the weakest link in an organization’s security system because username and password are shareable, and most passwords and usernames are vulnerable and ready to be cracked with a variety of methods using adopting a record number of devices and platforms connected to the Internet of Things daily and at an alarming rate.
Provide the all-inclusive and systematic narratives of the impact of physical biometric operations on the current and future generation.
500 words with 2 references
Discussion:-
Discussion
Effective and efficient use of biometric technology will play a key role in automating method of identifying living persons based on individual physiological and behavioral characteristics.
Provide the comprehensive narratives on the advantages and disadvantages of a physical biometric system?
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Assignmnt-700 words with 3 referencesToday, there is a crisi.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignmnt-700 words with 3 references
Today, there is a crisis about organizations’ inability to resolve the age-old problem of how to control the abuse of trust and confidence given to authorized officials to freely logon onto the organization’s system, Many such officials , turn around to betray the organization by committing cybercrimes. Vulnerability stems from interactions and communications among several system components and categorized as deficiency, weakness and security cavity on
network data center.
To what extent do internal threats constitute a key factor against any organization’s ability to battle insider threats caused by people who abuse assigned privilege?
What is the most effective mechanism for organizations to combat internal threats?
Why should disgruntled employees must be trained on the danger of throwing wastepaper and electronic media in a bin within and outside the facility?
Discussion:
400 words with 2 references
Per Fennelly (2017-182), “Why do Employees steal?” employee stealing is a multiple part operation.
Most organizations are often intolerant and impatient to verify employee’s identity and background and establish trust due to the time-consuming nature of daily assignments.
Most organizations often ignore to establish and adopt on-board ecological waste management action plans to deal with discarded materials, shredded left-over documents and magnetic media and placing fragments in isolated location.
Nonetheless, organizations must learn to support and train employers who are assigned to work and protect the organization data center, facilities and resources. Large segments of any organizations’ facility managers are often none-aggressive and choose short cuts in discharging assigned services by posting passwords on the screen and leaving confidential documents lying out on the table and uploading same document to associates, husbands, loved ones and competitors. Most authorized users within the organization are often the puniest linkage in any security operation.
Per Fennelly (2017-182), “Why do Employees steal?”
employee stealing is a multiple part operation.
Disgruntled employees can install sniffers on organizations’ data file server via polite phone calls
They can gain required user identification and password to access the organization’s secured data center.
Most organization retain an employee on the same salary for twenty years and they pay new a newly hired employee the salary of the actively existing employee.
Most organizations often ignore to establish and adopt on-board ecological waste management action plans to deal with discarded materials, shredded left-over documents and magnetic media and placing fragments in isolated location.
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Assignment For Paper #2, you will pick two poems on a similar th.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
For Paper #2, you will pick two poems on a similar theme to
compare and contrast
. Your paper will explain how the poems use some of the poetic devices we’ve been discussing to express distinct attitudes towards their common subject. It will point out the
similarities and differences
in the ways the two poems do
this
. Therefore, you will need to compare and contrast the general tones of the poems as well as how they use poetic devices to create those tones. Poetic devices you might want to consider include diction, imagery, figurative language, sound (including rhyme, alliteration, assonance, rhythm, and meter), and form.
Your
audience
for this paper is other students in the class who have read these poems. You can assume that your reader has the poems in front of him or her, so you don’t need to quote the whole poem, though a brief paraphrase might be useful. You will need to quote specific lines, phrases, or words in order to point out specific features of the poems. Your
purpose
is to help your reader see the
differences and similarities
in the two poems and, consequently, to better understand how each one works to create its particular effects or meanings.
Your paper should be
800 – 1000 words long, typed and double-spaced, with 1” margins all around
.
Use of secondary sources (other than our own textbook) is not allowed
for this assignment. If you have questions about the poem, ask other students or the instructor.
Here are some
suggested topics
:
1. Compare and contrast the ways Whitman’s “To a Locomotive in
Winter
” (p. 504) and Dickinson’s “I like to see it lap the Miles” (p. 504-05) represent their common subject: a locomotive. What claims does each poem make about the locomotive? What tone or attitude is taken towards the locomotive? How does each poem use specific poetic devices to create its tone?
2. Compare and contrast the ways Lovelace’s “To
Lucasta
” (p. 521) and Owens’ “
Dulce
et
Decorum
Est
” (p. 521-22) represent their common subject: war. What claims does each poem make about war? What tone or attitude is taken towards war? How does each poem use specific poetic devices to create its tone?
3. Compare and contrast the ways
any two
love poems in our reading represent their common subject. What claims does each poem make about love? What tone or attitude is taken towards love? How does each poem use specific poetic devices to create its tone? (Please check the two poems you pick with the instructor before proceeding.)
4. Compare and contrast the ways
any two
of the following poems represent God:
·
Donne’s “Batter my Heart, Three-
Personed
God” (p. 531),
·
Hopkins’ “God’s Grandeur” (p. 624),
·
Herbert’s “Easter Wings” (p. 676),
·
Blake’s “The
Tyger
” (p. 824-25).
What claims does each poem make about God? What tone or attitude is taken towards God? How does each poem use specific poetic devices to create its tone?
5. Compare and contrast the ways.
Assignment Write an essay comparingcontrasting two thingspeople.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
Write an essay comparing/contrasting two things/people/places/ideas, etc. This should not simply be a list of their similarities and differences, but a cohesive essay written in paragraph form with a thesis, introduction, body, and conclusion.
Remember, a compare/contrast thesis can be formulated in one of the following ways:
1) One thing is better than another
2) Two things that seem to be similar are actually different
3) Two things that seem different are actually similar
Parameters:
*Typed
*Double-Spaced
*Times New Roman
*12 Point Font
*1 Inch Margin
*3 pages (not even a word shorter)
*2 outside sources
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Assignment Travel Journal to Points of Interest from the Early Midd.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment :Travel Journal to Points of Interest from the Early Middle Ages, Romanesque, and Gothic World
Travel Journal to Points of Interest from the Early Middle Ages, Romanesque, and Gothic World
Travel was one of the social characteristics that helped shape the Early Middle Ages and the Romanesque period—either to the Middle East to fight in the Crusades or throughout Europe as part of extensive pilgrimages.
For this assignment, put yourself in the place of a person living during this time who traveled extensively throughout Europe by selecting six pieces of art or architecture that you found personally to be the most interesting and important examples that date from this period in history. You should have 2 examples from each of the time periods specific to the Middle Ages: two examples from the Early Middle ages, two that represent the Romanesque, and two that represent Gothic art.
Your objects need to date between 400 CE and 1300 CE—the time span that encompasses the Early Middle Ages, Romanesque, and Gothic periods.
You are going to create a travel journal and itinerary for other students who will travel with you to your points of interest. Create a PowerPoint presentation of seven slides, including an introduction, your five destinations, and a conclusion. On each slide, include the image of the artwork or architecture, and the following information about the image:
Its location
Its name
The period of time it was created
Three interesting points about the artwork/building
What people viewing the image could learn about the Early Middle Ages, the Romanesque period, or Gothic art and architecture.
Why you selected this image
THIS MUST BE FOLLOWED
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Selected two images representative of the early Middle Ages style, from between 400 CE and 1000 CE.
10
Provided location, name, and period of time created for the early Middle Ages images.
12
Explained why you selected each early Middle Ages image, and offered three interesting points about each image and what people could learn from viewing each image.
15
Selected two images representative of the Romanesque style, from between 1000 CE and 1100 CE.
10
Provided location, name, and period of time created for the Romanesque style images.
12
Explained why you selected each Romanesque style image, and offered three interesting points about each image and what people could learn from viewing each image.
15
Selected two images representative of the Gothic style, from between 1100 CE and 1300 CE.
10
Provided location, name, and period of time created for the Gothic style images.
12
Explained why you selected each Gothic style image, and offered three interesting points about each image and what people could learn from viewing each image.
15
The PowerPoint presentation meets length requirements and contains correct spelling and grammar.
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Assignment What are the factors that influence the selection of .docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment
What are the factors that influence the selection of access control software and/ or hardware? Discuss all aspects of access control systems.
DQ requirement:
initial posting to be between 200-to-300 words.
All initial posts must contain a properly formatted in-text citation and scholarly reference.
Reply post 100-to-150 words.
No plagarism
.
Assignment Write a research paper that contains the following.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
Write a research paper that contains the following:
Discuss the visual assets such as charts, interactive controls, and annotations that will occupy space in your work.
Discuss the best way to use space in terms of position, size, and shape of every visible property.
Data representation techniques that display overlapping connections also introduce the need to contemplate value sorting in the z-dimension, discuss which connections will be above and which will be below and why. Show example using any chart or diagram of your choice.
Your research paper should be at least 3 pages (800 words) excluding cover page and reference page. It should be double-spaced, have at least 2 APA references, and typed in Times New Roman 12 font. Include a cover page and a table of content.
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Assignment Talk to friends, family, potential beneficiaries abou.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment
Talk to friends, family, potential beneficiaries about your idea. Do they agree that you deeply understand what the proposed beneficiaries are doing currently to manage/endure their problem? Explain. What are your proposed beneficiaries doing currently to manage/endure their problem? How would you get buy-in from others to sign on to your proposed Beneficiary Experience table (reference Chapter 4)? Include research to support your social entrepreneurship idea.
Minimum 2 pages
Minimum 2 scholarly sources
APA formatted
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Assignment The objective of assignment is to provide a Power .docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
The objective of assignment is to provide a
Power Point Presentation
about
all vaccines including the Flu vaccine in the pediatric population
. Your primary goal as a
Family Nurse Practitioner
is to educate parents about the importance of vaccination and understanding their beliefs and preference by being cultural sensitive in regards this controversial topic. This is an individual presentation and must include
a minimum of 8 slides with a maximum of 10 slides
.
This presentation must include a “Voice Presentation”. Please, this part includes
as a note in each slide
, so I can read it. Thank you.
and the following headings:
*Voice attached in all slides. Please use notes, so I can read it.
ALL REFERENCES FROM USA and within 5 years.
1.
Introduction
(Clearly identifies the topic and Establishes goals and objectives of presentation)
2.
Clinical Guidelines Evidence Based Practice per CDC
– (Presents an insightful and through analysis of the issue (s) identified. Excellent Clinical guidelines)
3.
Population and Risk Factors
(The population is identified and addressed as well the topic(s) and issue(s)
4.
Body and Content
: (Makes appropriate and powerful connections between the issue(s) identified and the concept(s) studied. Very creative and Supports the information with strong arguments and evidence.
5.
Education
– (Presents detailed, realistic, and appropriate recommendations and education including parents/patients)
6.
Conclusion
. Excellent Conclusion clearly supported by the information presented
.
Assignment During the on-ground, residency portion of Skill.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
During the on-ground, residency portion of Skills Lab II, you will have attended sessions covering topics relevant to advanced clinical social work practice. During Skills Lab II, you join with a group of three to four students to present a clinical case. You will create your own case—this case will be a situation you have faced in practice or one you create. During the presentation, you and each group member are expected to demonstrate knowledge, awareness, and skills appropriate to a concentration-year master’s student.
The presentation should include the following:
· The identification of the individual/family or group with background information including:
o Presenting problem or concern
o History of the presenting problem
o Social history
o Family history
o Previous interventions
· Your assessment of the client/family/group
· Your engagement of the client/family/group
o Specify the specific social work practice skills that were or would be used in your engagement.
This is the right up about this project
Tiffany, a 17-year-old African American female resides in Huston Texas with her mother (48 years old) and 2 brothers (20 years old and 10 years old). Tiffany was raised by her mother. Her father went to prison for selling drugs when Tiffany was 5 years old. Tiffany has been having trouble sleeping, her grades have dropped, she is no longer interested in sports or her after school club activities. Tiffany is also afraid to go outside and she does not want to leave her mother’s side. Tiffany reports she gets nervous and has heart palpitations when she sees a police car or hears police sirens. Tiffany’s mother is concerned about the sudden change of behavior in her daughter and thus, took her in to see a therapist.
Tiffany was very active in school. She had good grades, active in sports and after school clubs. The teachers spoke very highly of Tiffany, however, expressed concerns to her mother when they noticed a change in her grades. Additionally, the school staff noticed Tiffany withdrawing from her friends appeared to be isolating herself from others. Tiffany and her family were active within their church community. Tiffany and her family live in a low-income community. Tiffany’s mother does work full time, however, she still receives SNAP and Medicaid services. They also live in Section 8 housing. Tiffany lives in a community with a high crime rate. She often witnesses and hears stories of police brutality. Tiffany’s mother had to explain to her children how to respond to a police officer with they are ever stopped. Tiffany’s other brother has a history of police involvement.
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Assignment PurposeThe first part of this assignment will assist.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment Purpose:
The first part of this assignment will assist you in identifying a topic which you will work with for subsequent activities in the course. The second part of the assignment helps you articulate what constitutes plagiarism.
Part 1:
In this course you will be using a variety of resources and research tools. This activity will guide you in formulating a topic to use for later assignments in this course.
1. What is something you are curious about? What is something you see out in the world that you want to know more about? Perhaps think of health, business, or socio-cultural issues. Write it here:
_______________________________________________________________________
(Need help selecting a topic? Review the Research Topic Starting Points for EN 104, EN 106, EN 111, and EN 116 guide from the Herzing University Library. Browse some of the resources linked there for generating topic ideas. http://herzing.libguides.com/research_topic_starting_points)
2. Create a Mind Map for your topic in the Credo Reference Database available through the Herzing University Library. You can access the link to that database and view a brief tutorial in the Research Topics Starting Points guide at http://herzing.libguides.com/research_topic_starting_pointsIf you need assistance using this tool, contact the Herzing University Librarians using the contact information in that guide. You might need to play around with how you word your topic.
Did the Mind Map help you narrow your topic? Describe your experience with the Mind Map feature and indicate your narrowed topic:
3. Write at least three research questions related to your topic and circle or somehow indicate the one you are most interested in answering:
4. Create a thesis statement for your research project. Be sure it meets the characteristics of a “strong” thesis statement as described in the reading for this unit.
Characteristics of a Strong Thesis Statement
· Answers the research question and is adequate for the assignment.
· Takes a position – doesn’t just state facts.
· It is specific and provable.
· It passes the “so what?” test.
Include your thesis statement here:
Part 2:
The following paragraph is from this source:Spiranec, S., &Mihaela, B. Z. (2010). Information literacy 2.0: Hype or discourse refinement? Journal of Documentation, 66(1), 140-153. doi:http://dx.doi.org.prx-herzing.lirn.net/10.1108/00220411011016407
Web 2.0 is currently changing what it means to be an information literate person or community…. The erosion did not begin with Web 2.0 but had started considerably earlier and became evident with the first web document without an identifiable author or indication of origin. Generally, this erosion comes naturally with the advancement towards electronic environments. In the era of print culture the information context was based on textual permanence, unity and identifiable authorship, and was therefore stable. The appearance of Web 1.0 has already undermined .
Assignment PowerPoint Based on what you have learned so .docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment:
PowerPoint:
Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least four (4) citations throughout your presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements.
Title Slide (1 slide)
At each stage of development, culture can have a distinct impact on basic aspects of life. Based on your reading thus far, describe how cultural influences impact development throughout the lifespan. Include the following aspects of life:
Cognition (2-3 slides)
Acceptance of cultural traditions (2-3 slides)
Biological health (2-3 slides)
Personality(2-3 slides)
Relationships (2-3 slides)
References (1 slide)
Each slide should have a graphic and very few words. In a separate Word file, create a script to use when giving this presentation (about 50 words per content slide - 500 words total). Submit both files to the dropbox.
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Assignment In essay format, please answer the following quest.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment: In essay format, please answer the following questions:
On your second In-Class Assignment, which was on John Stuart Mill's freedom of thought and discussion, you were asked to provide your own opinion on any moral issue.
1) Your task is to write an essay
DEFENDING
the
the OPPOSITE opinion.
2) Please structure your essay in the following format: (SEE ATTACHED FILE FOR MORE DETAILS ON WHAT EACH OF THESE MEAN)
I. Introduction/Thesis Statement
II. Body - Include at least two reasons why one would support this position
III. Counter-Argument - What is the argument against that position?
IV. Reply to Counter-Argument - Why could the counter-argument be wrong?
V. Conclusion
.
Assignment Name:
Unit 2 Discussion Board
Deliverable Length:
150-500 words (not including references) 2 Peer Responses
Details:
The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.
At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.
The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.
A. Questions for weekly discussions and conversations (not part of the required Discussion Board assignment)
These questions can serve as the starting point for your discussions during the week. They are “thought starters,” so that you can explore some ideas associated with the discussion board and unit topics. Answers are not required, and should not be submitted with your required assignment. Answers are not graded.
1. What images do we use today that originated from creations by early civilizations for religious ceremonies?
2. What historical art images do we use today, from creations by early civilizations, for cultural celebrations?
B. Required Discussion Board assignment.
From the list below, choose one Greek work of art and one Roman work of art and
compare and contrast
them according to the criteria listed:
Greek Art
Roman Art
The
Doryphoros
(Polykleitos, 450 BCE)
Augustus of Primaporta
(c. 20 BCE)
The Laocoon Group
(1
st
Century, CE)
Marcus Agrippa with Imperial Family
(South frieze from the Ara Pacis, 13-9 CE)
Nike of Samothrace
(c. 190 BCE)
She-Wolf
(c. 500 BCE)
The Temple of Athena
(427–424 BCE)
The Colosseum
(72–80 CE)
The Parthenon
(447–438 BCE)
The Arch of Constantine
(313 CE)
Answer the following list of questions in a comparative essay to evaluate your choices. Be sure to introduce the works you have chosen.
What is the FORM of the work?
Is it a two-dimensional or three-dimensional work of art?
What materials are us.
Assignment In essay format, please answer the following questions.docxnormanibarber20063
Assignment: In essay format, please answer the following questions:
1) Briefly summarize Stirner's Egoism.
2) Look at some contemporary moral issues in the news, either current or past, and apply his Egoist theory to the issue. How would he view the issue?
3) Do you agree with the way Stirner would view the issue? Why or why not?
All together, the answers must total up to about 500-700 words. Assignments
MUST
have the following format: Name, Class, and Essay Subject & Date in the upper left hand corner.
Double Spaced
, 12pt Times New Roman or Arial font. If you use outside sources, it must include a works cited page.
.
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
How to Download & Install Module From the Odoo App Store in Odoo 17Celine George
Custom modules offer the flexibility to extend Odoo's capabilities, address unique requirements, and optimize workflows to align seamlessly with your organization's processes. By leveraging custom modules, businesses can unlock greater efficiency, productivity, and innovation, empowering them to stay competitive in today's dynamic market landscape. In this tutorial, we'll guide you step by step on how to easily download and install modules from the Odoo App Store.
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptxCapitolTechU
Slides from a Capitol Technology University webinar held June 20, 2024. The webinar featured Dr. Donovan Wright, presenting on the Department of Defense Digital Transformation.
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
How to Manage Reception Report in Odoo 17Celine George
A business may deal with both sales and purchases occasionally. They buy things from vendors and then sell them to their customers. Such dealings can be confusing at times. Because multiple clients may inquire about the same product at the same time, after purchasing those products, customers must be assigned to them. Odoo has a tool called Reception Report that can be used to complete this assignment. By enabling this, a reception report comes automatically after confirming a receipt, from which we can assign products to orders.
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...EduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills at the OECD presents at the launch of PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Minds, Creative Schools on 18 June 2024.
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ملزمة تشريح الجهاز الهيكلي (نظري 3)
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تتميز هذهِ الملزمة بعِدة مُميزات :
1- مُترجمة ترجمة تُناسب جميع المستويات
2- تحتوي على 78 رسم توضيحي لكل كلمة موجودة بالملزمة (لكل كلمة !!!!)
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3- دقة الكتابة والصور عالية جداً جداً جداً
4- هُنالك بعض المعلومات تم توضيحها بشكل تفصيلي جداً (تُعتبر لدى الطالب أو الطالبة بإنها معلومات مُبهمة ومع ذلك تم توضيح هذهِ المعلومات المُبهمة بشكل تفصيلي جداً
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IntroductionSometimes, you just have to give bad news. Sometimes.docx
1. Introduction
Sometimes, you just have to give bad news. Sometimes you
have to just say no. Your reader may not like it, but you can
help your reader accept it, and hence, maintain goodwill. People
are much more likely to accept negative news if they understand
WHY the news is bad, or WHY you have to say no.
In this topic, you'll learn to employ the specific techniques
unique to negative news messages. Like the last topic, this topic
emphasizes the writing process. You'll post a draft, complete
peer responses, and submit a final letter. You'll also take a brief
quiz over Module 11.
Objectives
After completing the learning activities for this topic, you will
be able to:
· Analyze business communication situations
· Organize a negative message
· Give negative news while maintaining goodwill in your
writing
· Choose an appropriate tone in your writing
· Compose a negative news letter in a modified block format
· Use the writing process for prewriting, drafting, responding,
and revising
· Apply evaluation criteria
To meet the learning objectives for this topic, you will complete
these activities. Print this page and use it as a checklist.
· Review the Introduction and Objectives page.
· Read Module 11 in your textbook.
· Look at Module 9 and the ENG1131 English Handbookfor an
example of a Modified Block Letter for this assignment. See
Figure 9.3 and 9.4 as well as page 17 of the handbook. The
formatting different is the use of indentation for the date,
2. paragraphs, and closing.
· Read the online lessons: Tips for Completing the Negative
News Letter and Prewriting and Organizing the Negative News
Letter.
· Use the Grading Rubric for the Negative News Letter when
completing your writing.
· Assignment: Write a draft of your negative news letter and
post it in the discussion forum. Complete your reviews of two
other students' postings. You'll find exact instructions for
completing the letter and the peer responses in the online
lessons and on the discussion forum. Make sure you read these
lessons closely and carefully.
· Assignment: Revise your letter and submit the final versionin
the drop box.
· Assignment: Complete the quiz.
View This
Points to consider when delivering a negative message
Click on the link to view the video: Delivering a Negative
Message
Another Activity
Read "How to Communicate Bad News to Customers" by
clicking on this link: How To Communicate Bad News to
Customers
Another Activity
Focus on LO 11-2, "Giving Bad News to Customers and Other
People Outside Your Organization." Remember, do not disclose
information that hurts the company and does not help the
customer.
Below is the sample format for the assignment and tips for
completing the Negative News letter.
3. Company
Name
Company Address
City, State Zip
Phone Number
Date
Name of Individual
Individual's Title
Individual's Company Name
Address
City, State Zip
Dear Ms. Individual:
Use the information from Exercise 11.20 and write a letter
in the modified block format. Refer to Figure 9.3 on page 129
for more information. The first paragraph explains, but does
NOT give the bad news. Explain the circumstances behind the
bad news. Provide detailed reasons that give a full explanation.
Don't place blame or refer to company policy; instead offer
reasons. Write using positive emphasis whenever possible.
(Make this paragraph 5-7 lines in length.)
In the second paragraph, give the bad news clearly,
compactly, and as positively as possible. Do not apologize. Do,
after you give the news, provide detailed alternatives. Use "you
attitude" for your alternatives and write phrases such as "You
can..." and/or "You might consider...." (Make this paragraph 5-7
lines in length.)
Provide a goodwill ending, that gives one or two positive,
forward looking statements and an offer of contact. Avoid
insincere statements such as "If you need any additional
assistance," or "I look forward to doing business with you."
(This paragraph should be 2-3 lines in length).
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Title
(optional)
4. Note: Double-space between paragraphs, and include 3-4 spaces
between "Sincerely," and "Your Name."
A note on using passive voice in negative letters: When you
give negative news, you don't want to put emphasis on any
negative actions. Therefore, you may use passive voice verbs
when giving bad news and when explaining the circumstances
for the bad news. In other words, you may use is, are, was,
were, be, been, being, or am in the first paragraph--the
explanation--and in the second paragraph where you give the
bad news. However, for the alternatives, use action verbs.
Alternatives offer positives for the reader, so you want to
emphasize those actions.
Read the case from Exercise 11.20. Write a letter in modified
block format and address the letter to the customer based on the
information in the business case. Remember, the store is in
Chicago and the customer must live in that area.
Determine:
the bad news before you start writing, but remember the bad
news will go in your second paragraph.
5. Think about the most positive way you can present the bad
news.
First Paragraph
Brainstorm and Write:
explanations for the bad news. In this paragraph, you want
explain so the reader will accept the news. Since you're
focusing on negatives, it's okay to use passive voice verbs. You
never want to emphasize negatives.
Make your explanation clear and specific, and avoid placing
blame or fault. Also, don't refer to company policy. Think about
your own reaction when you hear that "it's not policy" as an
excuse. Remember, you want your readers to accept the bad
news. They will be more likely to accept your news if they
understand the reasons why instead of referring to policy.
Second Paragraph
Write:
the bad news and alternatives. You may use a passive voice verb
in the sentence that gives the bad news. State the news clearly
and compactly. You do not need to apologize. Next, discuss
alternatives in detail. Use action verbs when writing the
alternatives since these offer positives for the reader.
Third Paragraph
Write:
A goodwill ending. Sentences such as "I look forward to doing
business with you," or "Please contact us if you need more
assistance," seem insincere. After all, you have just given bad
news! Instead, write a forward positive statement. Use your
imagination and best judgement!
6. The correct use of these criteria will determine your grade on
your final letter:
· The letter is organized correctly:
1. The first paragraph provides explanation, and does NOT give
the bad news. This paragraph is 5-7 lines in length.
2. The second paragraph gives the bad news clearly and
compactly in the most positive way possible. The paragraph
offers detailed alternatives. This paragraph is 5-7 lines in
length.
3. The third paragraph offers a goodwill ending that makes a
sincere, positive, and forward statement. This paragraph is 2-3
lines in length.
· The letter does not use "I, me, my, myself, we," or "the
company name ______."
· Explanation is kept impersonal without placing blame.
· "You" is not used when referring the negative situations
and/or to blame the reader or to blame others.
· The letter uses positive words and de-emphasizes the negative
information. Avoids the use of negative words such as "no" and
"limited," plus most "un-words, in-words," and so forth (refer to
chapter 7 for a list).
· The letter does not refer to the reader's or the writer's feelings
at all.
· The writing includes specific and accurate word choice and
details and does NOT use the following words: thing, good,
really, very, extremely, wonderful, outstanding, or any synonym
of the above (refer to the online lesson in week 2 on using
precise words).
· The letter contains specific and precise alternatives. When
writing alternatives, the sentences use active versus passive
voice. (refer to the online lesson in week 2 on action verbs).
· The writing uses familiar words.
· The writing uses no slang, cliches, trite or over-used
expressions, and no biased or sexist language. (Be sure the
salutation goes to Ms. if the letter is addressed to a woman).
· The writing is free of typographical errors.
7. · Words are spelled and used correctly.
· Commas, quotation marks, and other punctuation marks are
used correctly.
· The writing contains correct grammar without sentence
fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences.
· The letter is formatted correctly:
1. Modified block format is used.
2. 12 point Calibri or Times New Roman font is used.
3. Spacing is correct.
4. The letter includes a company letterhead, date, inside address
to an individual at a company, a salutation followed by
colon, three paragraphs, and a close.
5. All components except for the letterhead are lined up on the
left margin.
Prewrite and Complete the Negative Message Letter Draft
This assignment has four important steps.
1. Complete the prewriting for the negative message letter:
· Prewriting prepares you to write and helps you organize your
ideas.
· You may print the lesson and jot notes for yourself on the
paper, or you may write notes on your own.
· You do not have to submit prewriting for any points, but don't
skip this important step!
2. Complete a draft of the negative message letter:
· Read the case, Exercise 11.20. Write a modified block letter.
Refer to Figure 9.3 and 9.4 in Module 9 for more information.
You will have three paragraphs:
· Paragraph 1: explain the problem or situation. Make this
paragrph 5-7 lines in length.
· Paragraph 2: give the bad news and present alternatives. Make
8. this paragraph 5-7 lines in length.
· Paragraph 3: give a sincere goodwill ending. This paragraphy
only needs to be 2-3 lines in length.
3. Submit your draft of your negative message letter in the
discussion forum below:
· Late drafts will receive partial credit, s0 you may still post in
order to have a chance at receiving and giving responses.
· Attach your letter in .doc, .docx, or rtf format, so that all
students can open your file.
Running Head: UBER TECHNOLOGY
4
Strategic Plan Part II: SWOTT Analysis
Deon Davis
Bus/475
Richard Taylor
December 4, 2017
SWOTT Analysis
Out of all the mentioned trends, the following seven are most
likely to influence Uber’s operations with the introduction of its
new product
1. Legal and regulatory forces: the legal and regulatory force
greatly influences a business operations as well as success
realized. The government imposes taxes as well as several other
regulatory measures with the aim of cushioning customers from
exploitation as well as promoting economic growth. It is
important for Uber to understand the implications of regulatory
9. tax measures in different potential areas of operations to its
success. Understanding the two will help the business adjust its
practices to adapt to the business environment as well as
account for the regional economic analysis. Tax codes vary
from nation to nation and can either support or restrict some
business operations. Increase in tax will affect this new product
negatively while the opposite applies. Taxes may come in the
form of fiscal balance tax, gross receipt tax, corporate income
tax, or individual tax, it is important to understand all these for
the Uber to run its operations profitably and smoothly.
2. Technological innovation: rapid technological innovation
calls for quick reaction of businesses to remain relevant in the
industry. Keeping tabs of new trends and technological
innovation that competitors will offer is a winning point for
Uber’s parcel delivery service. Therefore, business practices
needs to integrate modern technology based on its goals and
objectives. Being an app, security from data breaching as well
as cyber-crime possibilities should be a priority for the
company. If information security is not guaranteed, parcel
delivery is not likely to realize its goals.
3. Economic Factors: economic factors highly dictate a business
strategies and operational activities. To begin with, customer’s
optimism in this new service will highly dictate its success in
the industry. Their willingness to spend money on the new
product will determine how receptive it will be in the market.
Market demand and supply of technologically advanced parcel
delivery system and the bargaining power of the consumers are
some of the economic factors that will dictate the success of
this new product. The inflation rate as well as inflation
perspective also affects the success of Uber’s parcel delivery
innovative idea in the market. If the inflation rates are high,
consumers will spend less on the product and vice-versa.
4. Goals: the delivery parcel aims at overcoming the challenges
that exists with traditional parcel delivery system. Among these
are quality concerns, security and duration of delivery. Uber’s
Parcel delivery aims at securing the process of parcel delivery,
10. making timely deliver at an affordable price. These goals will
dictate every strategy the company invests in as they are the
backbones of the entire innovation.
5. Intellectual properties: these are highlights that Uber needs to
be aware of to guarantee protection of its innovation,
maximization of its competitive position and avoid infringing
the IP rights of other businesses as well as people (Gluck,
Kaufman, Walleck, McLeod, and Stuckey, 2016). IP falls into
two main categories: registered and unregistered rights. The
registered rights are monopoly rights that stop other businesses
form using Uber’s parcel delivery idea without their permission.
They include: registered designs, trademarks and patents. The
unregistered rights come about automatically and guarantee
protection using the right as well as against copying. They
include: confidential information, unregistered designs,
unregistered trademarks and copy rights.
6. Leadership: the type of leadership exercised at Uber will
dictate how the employees will perform, interact with the
customers and the organization’s culture. With a new innovation
that is new in the market, the management is important in
guaranteeing its successful launch and dominance in the
industry. Leadership creates a sense of unity and direction in an
organization, therefore, Uber should utilize this factor and
implement leadership styles that will see the employees perform
exceptionally and realize a successful breakthrough in the
market. Planning, leading, organizing and controlling
operational activities is crucial for the success of this new
product.
7. Trends: technological innovation has seen all sectors of the
business industry go digital; this is an aspect that Uber intends
to introduce in the parcel delivery industry (Trevino and
Nelson, 2014). Being a trend setter is important bust it has to be
backed with the other six factors that affects product launch
success. Secondly, trends tend to change with an introduction of
a new concept or development of a new demand. Uber needs to
have a research team that addresses all these aspect of their new
11. innovation for it to remain relevant and compete effectively in
the parcel delivery industry.
Critique how well the organization adapts to change.
Having successfully ventured in the taxi industry at a global
level, Uber is exposed to what it takes to meet consumers’
needs and compete in international markets. When it comes to
the legal and regulatory forces, the same measures it has in
place with all its other services will be applicable in the case of
parcel delivery. Years of experience is an added advantage for
Uber as it is familiar with regulations of different countries and
how to maneuver its operations to realize profits even when
these factors fail to favor its operational and financial success.
Secondly, the move to embrace in this venture is a response to
an emerging trend and application of technological innovation
(Gluck, Kaufman, Walleck, McLeod, and Stuckey, 2016). The
taxi business works based on an online platform, the same will
be applicable for the parcel, as stated before, experience and
compatibility in operational activities will be a winning point
for the company. Economic factors call for proper planning and
forecasting of a business environment. Some predictions may
not be accurate primarily why business needs to have alternative
options in the face of an economic crisis. Uber may be ready to
handle economic factors that affect the new product but being a
new project, it may need to invest into more research on the
same. Goals may be subject to change with changes in trends
and technological innovations. Based on past success in its
other products Uber is ready to launch this new product and
may use its brand and consumer base to guarantee successful
penetration in the market.
Analyze and explain the supply chain of the new division of the
existing business.
Customers’ demand for a better last mile services which keep
them in control of where, when and how their parcels are
delivered. Secondly, they demand for a broaden delivery
location that guarantee 24*7 security as well as anonymous
12. delivery alternatives and finally delivery timing (Wieland and
Wallenburg, 2013). A supply Chain Management thus needs to
support all these demand to guarantee maximized customer
value as well as a sustainable competitive edge. A supply chain
that covers and coordinates: information system, logistics and
sourcing production need to be embraced for the case of parcel
delivery. Every parcel that reaches the end user should therefore
represent the cumulative effort of Uber in making it a success.
Uber should embrace a supply chain system that linked
information and physical flow to guarantee customer
satisfaction. Physical flows include storage of the parcels and
their movement; this should be the most visible piece of the
supply chain to both the management and the customer.
Information plan on the other hand should guarantee a
coordination and control of day to day flow of the parcels down
the supply chain.
Discuss the primary internal organizational considerations for
the development of a strategic plan
A strategic plan should have the interest and desires of the
customers at the center of any operations (Hitt, Keats, and
DeMarie, 2014). This should be based on the greatest
weaknesses of the traditional methods of parcel delivery which
Uber intends to overcome. These include: timely delivery,
delivery locations and control. For this new project to realize
success it must meet the needs of the consumers therefore, the
three should form the basis of any considerations the
management will come up with.
Identify the major issues and/or opportunities the company
faces based on your analysis.
Keeping up with upcoming trends and demands may attract
additional cost. Secondly, government regulations and rules
may limit Uber from executing some of its strategic goals.
Economic factors such as inflation, consumer preference and
demand may affect success. Being a fast mover, having a
13. recognized and renowned brand name, Uber stands to realize
success with this new product. Finally, knowledge of
international markets stands to be an advantageous factor for
the introduction of parcel delivery services.
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Gokhan, N and Needy, N (2015). "PESTLE Analysis"
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Gluck, F. W., Kaufman, S. P., Walleck, S., McLeod, K., and
Stuckey, J. (2016). Thinking stragegically. Retrieved from
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landscape: Building strategic flexibility and competitive
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Logistics Management. Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 300-320.
STREGTH
WEAKNESS
OPPORTUNITY
THREAT
TREND
EXTRENAL FORCES
Industry Changes
14. Low fixed investment
Creates tech oriented consumers
Rising disposal income
Customer retention
Digital platforms
Global
Recognized brand
Barriers of entry
Tap growing market
Revolt from an organized market
Tapping new markets
Legal and regulatory
Low fixed investment
High cost of operation
Exploit new market
Unclear government regulations
Tax rates fluctuations
Economic
Dynamic pricing strategy
Rivalry concerns
Increased valuation
Customer retention
Inflation rates
Technological innovation
Emphasis of customer satisfaction
Easily imitated
Increased internet penetration
Increased competition
Security guarantee
Social
High standard of services
Ethical concerns
Meeting a growing demand
Customer retention
Customer satisfactions
Environmental
15. Well-recognized brand
Controversies on environmental conservation
Tapping growing market
Local authorities problems
Environmental conversation
Competitive analysis
Unlimited fleet of vehicles
Rivalry
Rising disposable income
Brand switching
Product differentiation
INTERNAL FORCES
Strategy
Timely delivery
High cost of operation
Tapping growing market
May be imitated
Product differentiation
Structures
Smooth operations
Are bound to fail
May be upgraded
Customer retention
Employee and customer centered
Processes and systems
Guarantees coordination
Can fail
May be updated and upgraded
Vulnerable to viruses
Need to be automated
Resources
Less cost of production
Are expensive
Price differentiation with different suppliers
May be depleted
outsourcing
16. Goals
Sense of guidance
Are limited to a specific concept
May be subject to change with new demands
Are imitable
Need to address consumer needs and wants
Strategic capabilities
Brand recognition
May be ineffective
May be changed with new trends
Readily imitable
Incorporate technological innovation
Culture
Guide the employees
May be outdated
Can be changed with new trends
Can be imitated
Need to promote employee satisfaction
Technologies
Innovations
Digital platforms
Creates tech oriented consumers
Increased internet penetration
Increased competition
Security guarantee
Intellectual property
No imitation
New innovations
Legal protection from imitation
Law suites
originality
Leadership
Unifying factor
Poor leadership
Motivated and loyal employees
17. Dissatisfied employees
Employee involvement
Strategic Plan Part I: Proposal of a New Division
Uber Technology
Deon Davis
BUS/475
Richard Taylor
November 27, 2017
Introduction
Uber is primarily a service that offers similar products that are
synonymous with those provided by taxis, but its products are
differentiated by the integration of modern technology in which
there is the use of the mobile app to link both the customers and
the drivers. The Uber application is compatible Android, I
phones and windows phone which helps it in running its
operations excellently and smoothly. It uses cashless technology
when it comes to handling issues related to service payments. In
the current market set up, it is clear that Uber offers low-cost
services as compared to its rivals in the market and also it has
18. the best-experienced drivers who help it to run the business.
The rise of internet and outsourcing services has motivated
companies willing to come up with creative ways to serve
customers in more efficient ways of improving the business
strategies of the firm. Stone, B. (2017). The upstarts:
Propose a new product or service for the new company division.
The division should be customer-focused with an innovative
mission statement. Ensure you are differentiating your product
or service.
In this paper, we are going to introduce a new product which is
an app that deals with parcels delivery. The Uber Company has
only two apps that help it to carry its day to day operations
which are the app for drivers and the app for passengers. For
this assignment, I would like to introduce a new product which
is an app for delivery of parcels. Uber app is a product that
would see it encounter stiff competition from rival to become
the best taxi and parcel delivery company in the market. It
would be in line with its innovative mission to expand its
primary operations to cater for all sections of the public
transport and parcel delivery which is still an essential market
gap that can be explored. The parcel apps would see the
company grow into the higher level with enhanced local and
international parcel delivery at a tap of a phone button. The
service charge for the parcels would be cashless as it would take
into account online payment methods just as those opting for
the other two apps operated by the company. (Mowery, N.,
Poling, S. R., & Reavis, P. (1994). Customer focused quality)
Describe how the division addresses customer needs and
achieves competitive advantage.
This app is essential in the addressing customer needs regarding
fast parcel delivery both locally and international. There have
been a lot of issues that have been related to parcel such as their
high cost of parcel delivery both locally and globally, others
refer to losing essential products in the process of trying to send
documents and other relevant products to friends, workmates
and family members throughout. By introducing such an app, it
19. would help to curb and downplay this disadvantage and improve
more customer delivery service. An integrated parcel
management would offer high- end parcel management services
which would pose a competitive advantage regarding the better
distribution of parcel across the globe; it would also enhance
complete customer solutions through integration with other
companies such as Google and Microsoft. A competitive
advantage would also be improved through low pricing strategy
for these services, and finally, it would enhance faster delivery
across borders as compared to the rival firm in the same market.
This product would also help to improve its operational base
and make it employ more workers to run its operations.
Create a vision and a business model for this new division that
demonstrates your decision on what you want your business to
become in the future.
A vision is essential for business; we are going to explore the
concept of introducing a parcel app to in the business world
which would be one of its kind ever in the market. In today
world, the world of apps development has been enamored, and it
is said to have affected all sectors of the economy in one way or
another. By introducing this app for Uber company would be
very significant as a growth strategy. Within the next five years
of its introduction, I think it would reap a lot concerning
revenues and as a core competency for the firm. The accrued
benefit that the business would enjoy is on a large market pool
for the product users and also low competition method for
individuals who rely on the traditional way for parcel delivery.
Developing a business model is so essential for any successful
operations of the business in any part of the continent. For this
case, we are going to look at the issues related to the
identification of sources of revenues, the intended customer
base, products and details of financing. On the subject of
revenues, the apps would facilitate cashless payment for the
users either the local payment means or international payment
means such as PayPal. The intended customers would be those
individuals who have a low satisfaction level concerning the
20. traditional methods of parcel delivery, and finally, the financing
for the development of this app would mainly be realized from
the private saving and also partnership with interested firms
such as Visa and MasterCard Company. (National Mission and
Justice Education Programme. (1981)
Define your guiding principles and values for your division in
the context of culture, social responsibility, and ethics
Guiding principles are essential in product development
process. In this case, investors are the in a position to develop
a product constitution which is significant in building a product
image and reputation in the market. The essence for establishing
a structure for a product is to reduce frictions and chaos that
may arise out of a product or a service use regarding cultural,
social and ethical aspects. Defining the guiding principles
requires critical and strategic thinking for it to be effective.
For this case study the guiding principles would be;
· The primary audience for this products would be the online
community that uses different social platforms
· The performance indicators would mainly be evaluated on the
reaction of both social media users and the already Uber
customers.
· The enabling factor would revolve around the issue of a large
number of online communities that are connected with internet
connectivity and had access to smartphones.
· The scorecard for this app would be evaluated quarterly to
determine its performance in the market
· The platform for this app would be on Android phones, I
phones, and windows phone to reach a lot of individual with
smartphones.
· Finally, for the app to perform exemplary in the market Uber
company would have to focus its energies on acquiring workers
with necessary skills required.
Explain how the vision, mission, and value of the new division
align with the company’s mission and vision.
Although new products and services require a lot of resources,
they are essential in shaping the company growth, mission, and
21. vision statements. Product development is the back-born for any
company and society as the enhance wealth creation and
expansion of the business operations. Some of the significances
that accrue with product development are; first, it creates value
for customers. The new and increasing profit is what keeps the
company growing, in the case the company does not have any
invention in the market, research says that the company is likely
to wilt and may eventually cease to exist.
Secondly, new product development is likely to have an impact
on the improvement of the social life. New products besides
giving customer gratification, the revenues generated by the
company may foster them to undertake corporate social
responsibility (CSR). The vision and mission of the
organization enhance the competitive advanced which may make
it have an easy time over their competitors. Mureta, C. (2012).
Importance of vision, mission, and values guide the division’s
strategic direction.
Visions, missions, and values play a crucial role in shaping a
company direction. Without the proper foundation of strong
values which is outlined in the vision and undertaken by the
mission, an organization cannot become successful. A company
that does not develop and values in developing a strategy cannot
be able to identify or be able to distinguish itself to both the
customers and to the employees. This section seeks to discuss
the importance of developing a vision, mission and values o a
business.
The mission statement is an essential part as it seeks to define
the business concerning the products, services and its target
customers, a mission statement is necessary for differentiating
itself from the competitors. Concerning the issue of a vision
statement for describing how the future of the company looks
like and if the company will be in a position to achieve its
mission. Finally, the guiding principles serve as a platform in
which a group can nature desired behaviors in an organization,
the building blocks for of values relate to honesty, integrity and
professional practice that is combined to develop the mission
22. statement of the company.
References
Dessaint, K. (2013). Behind the Wheel: From Uber/Lyft to Taxi.
Oakland: Kelly Dessaint.
Schneider, H. (2017). Uber: Innovation in Society. Cham:
Palgrave Macmillan.
Schneider, H. (2017). Creative destruction and the sharing
economy: Uber as disruptive innovation.