Category: Business

Answer both parts (a) and (b) of the following sections:
a) Prepare a proposal for an innovation (product/service/operational/social) b) Prepare a reflective piece on the innovation process you used
Material covered in: Lectures 1-12.
Title Page
• Give your work a title with reference to the innovation.
• Include Module Code and Name; Date of Submission
A. The Innovation (Approx.1,500 words)
Approach this as if it were a written “Elevator Pitch”, i.e., you have ~10 minutes to pitch your idea. This means that you need to get the idea across succinctly. You must include the following:
A.1. Brief introduction
A.2. Discussion of the general Problem/Opportunity being tackled, including stakeholders.
A.3. Descriiption of your innovation (i.e., How it works!)
A.4. Analysis of the unique selling/value proposition (Uniqueness of your idea compared to the current context)
A.5. Descriiption and evaluation of resources needed to make this innovation happen (e.g., equipment, materials, skills, partnerships, etc.)
A.6. Explanation of how to engage stakeholders with this innovation (e.g., pre: consultation to refine the innovation, post: raising awareness). A.7. Analysis of the innovation’s financial requirements (e.g., approximate scale of investment/start-up costs, ongoing costs and returns; propose and justify an appropriate financial mix – sources and forms) and the financial viability of the innovation (i.e., make a qualitative judgement about the viability of the innovation).
A.8. Evaluation of the CSR implications of the innovation (i.e., select an appropriate framework to evaluate your innovation such as: Triple Bottom Line (TPB)/People-Planet-Profit(3Ps)/Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)/Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), considering environmental, ethical, ethnicity, gender impacts, etc.).
• Split your word count approximately equally between each of the 8 sections.
• Include illustrations to help explain your innovation.
B. Your Reflection (Approx. 1000 words)
B.1. Introduce this reflective piece (~100 words)
B.2. Main Body
• Evaluate the efficacy of the references (e.g. Academic and non-academic sources, personal communications, etc.) you used to help you develop your idea. (~250 words)
• Explore how your understanding of innovation changed and what you learned from this experience. (~250 words)
• Relate how this experience might help you deal more effectively with future scenarios. (~250 words)
B.3. Offer a conclusion to this reflective piece (e.g. benefits and limitations of the experience, what you might have done differently to make this a more effective learning experience, your thoughts in general). (~150 words)
References
List all of the references cited or quoted throughout the text (e.g., books; handbooks; journal articles; government reports, media, personal communications, audio-visual sources, etc.) Use the Harvard referencing system.

What statistics will you use to analyze your research questions? State your research question and associated statistics. Are you having any challenges with analyzing your data? Your initial posting is to be a detailed, well-organized response to the posed question. In addition to your initial posting, respond to one other classmate’s thread.

Assignment 2
After watching the content videos of this module:
Explain interpersonal communication in about 2 paragraphs (20 points)
Discuss in a two-page single-spaced essay in font size 12 challenges involved in intercultural and team communication (80 points).

With this assignment, students will provide a reflection of at least 600 words (or 3 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied or could be applied, in a practical manner to their current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge that could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements:
Provide a 600-word (or 3 pages double spaced) minimum reflection
Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used it must be properly cited
Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from the course
Demonstrate a connection to your current environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment
You should NOT provide an overview of the assignment in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect on how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace MUST BE 100% PLAGIARISM FREE

Your team lead wants to share this analysis across remote locations of the organization and is hoping you will set the standard for how analyses and decisions of this type should be presented and supported. Your team has requested either a recorded presentation (including slides and notes) or a presentation and supporting reporting that can be distributed as a model. Prepare a presentation of at least 9 slides using PowerPoint or software of your choice detailing your recommendation and the information you used to make your recommendation. You can either record the presentation or prepare a separate report supporting the presentation. Recommendation requirements: Presentation slides: Create at least 9 slides detailing your recommendation and the information you used to make your recommendation. Include additional details as slide notes. Supporting information. Choose one of the following options: Record your presentation. Create a 2–3 page report to support your slides.

Select 1 of the economic concentrations (clusters) below:
Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia, WA aerospace / defense industry
Central California winemaking industry
Hollywood movie industry
Silicon Valley technology hub
Texas / Louisiana Gulf Coast crude oil and natural gas production and refining
Pre-1994 vs Post-1994 US auto and light truck production and the reasons for the change in economic concentration
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper evaluating economists’ assessments of the role the 4 factors of production played in determining how the economic concentration you selected has evolved. Complete the following in your paper:
Analyze how the economic concentration in the area you chose was influenced by competition and pricing.
Analyze how the economic concentration in the area you chose influenced the supply chain.
Analyze which of the 4 factors of production were the most and least important in determining the economic concentration of the area you chose.
Predict changes you anticipate for the area of economic concentration you chose. Support your predictions.
Consider the resources provided and other academically appropriate sources. The use of charts and tables to illustrate data is highly encouraged.
Cite at least 2 academically credible sources. Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Imagine you are an I/O psychologist and have been asked to evaluate this company
Write a 700- to 1,000-word formal evaluation of this company. Include the following:
Outline the stakeholders of the organization, and identify ways for managing them.
Describe the ethical business practices this program encompasses. Explain how these business practices are similar to or different from ethical business practices in the United States.
Explain organizational community responsibility, and justify whether this program complies with this requirement.
Describe recommendations for ethical business sustainability practices to meet the needs of the future.
Recommend strategies, based on psychological concepts, for ethically addressing employee- and consumer-related concerns. Describe how this feedback can be implemented in the program.
Evaluate the program’s methods of marketing and advertising. Determine whether the program’s methods comply with ethical guidelines. Describe ways to ensure that their marketing is honest and transparent
Include a minimum of three sources.
Format your paper according to APA 7 guidelines.

Professional development capacity is a term used to describe ongoing, engaging, meaningful, evidence-based learning experiences that support such individual and school growth.
Understanding how to increase the quality and outcomes of professional learning and building capacity to reach colleagues through evidence-based professional development is necessary to help with individual and school growth.
Part 1
Administer the “Needs Assessment Survey” created in EDU-586 to 10-15 colleagues via an electronic survey platform. The data from this survey will be the basis of your Topic 2 assignment. Include the link to the survey at the end of your narrative.
Part 2
In a 600-750 word narrative, explain the importance of building professional development capacity.
Your narrative should include:
What is the purpose and importance of building capacity within your school for job–embedded professional development ?
What experiences have you had with job-embedded professional development within your school?
How does professional development support school improvement, district improvement, and change within your organization?
What models or strategies could you use to build professional development capacity and job-embedded professional development into your school ?
Support your narrative with 1-2 scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

LEGO Case Study Case studies are an essential learning strategy in business classes as they provide an opportunity for you to critically analyze events that have taken place in real-life businesses. This develops your critical thinking and research skills as you research the competition and industry in which your business resides in order to formulate a recommendation for the challenges faced by the company. For this unit, review the Marketing Spotlight: LEGO case study in Chapter 5 of your textbook. This assignment will be comprised of two parts; one part will ask you to respond to questions, and the other will require you to complete a case analysis. Part 1 Evaluate this case and respond to each of the following questions using both theory and practical managerial thinking. How does LEGO manage to constantly reinvent its business? What role did marketing research play in LEGO’s market success? What differentiates LEGO from its competitors? Is LEGO’s competitive advantage sustainable? Review any potential ethical implications with LEGO. How are they aligning with good ethical practices? Your Part 1 response must be at least two pages in length. Follow APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment. Note that you will submit Part 1 and Part 2 in one document. Part 2 Complete a case analysis of LEGO. This requires that you conduct research on LEGO beyond the case study material in the textbook. In the case analysis, you will look at the situational analysis, problem, and alternatives, and you will provide a recommendation. Refer to the instructions below as you construct your analysis. Situational Analysis Discuss the external environment through the compilation of a PEST (political, economic, sociocultural, and technology) analysis. Discuss the internal and external environment through the compilation of a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis. Problem Identify at least one organizational problem that LEGO is currently having or one that you project it will have in the future. Base this on your research and critical thinking. Alternatives Compile three or four potential marketing-related solutions to the problem above. Remember that these are potential alternatives; you will not select all of the alternatives to solve the problem. Recommendation (Marketing Strategy) Select one or two of the alternatives above to solve the problem that you identified in this case analysis. Discuss your rationale for choosing these and not the others. Include supporting research that will increase the depth of your analysis. In order to successfully complete Part 2 of this case study, you need to review the video and task learning guides (TLGs) below. The following resources will provide you with the skills to research industries/competitors. Company and Industry Research video (transcript for Company and Industry Research video) How to Find Company Information in the Business Source Ultimate Database TLG How to Search for Articles With a Company Focus TLG Mergent Online: This database provides specific details and reports. For example, typing “Apple” into the company search bar will provide details about the specific company, such as the company location, contact information, industry affiliation, and basic financial market details. The tabs next to “Company Details” will give further information. IBISWorld: This database is another great resource for company and industry information. Typing in a company name or keyword related to the industry you would like to explore will bring up a list of industry reports and information related to the search term. This database’s primary focus is on the industry at large rather than the individual company. The “Similar Industries” section can be used to identify potential competitors or substitutes. Business Source Ultimate: This is one of our bigger databases. This main screen can be used for industry research. You can search for an industry using the NAIC code in the NAIC/Industry Code search bar or by choosing “Industry Profile” under publication type and typing a broad keyword into the main search box. You can search for specific company information by clicking on the “Company Information” tab at the top of the main screen. In the “Company Information” tab, you can search for specific information by specifying “Company Name” or “Ticker Symbol.” If you need help choosing a public U.S company to research, you can check the box that says “Public” under “U.S. Company Type.” This will provide a list of publicly traded companies in the United States. ABI/INFORM Collection: This database can be used to look for articles on specific companies as well as company and industry information. If you type in a company name, you can change the dropdown box that says “Anywhere” to “Company/organization – ORG.” You can add any keywords you want in the lower boxes and hit search. Part 2 must be at least four pages in length. Follow APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment. Support Part 2 with at least three sources outside of the textbook. As aforementioned, keep in mind that Part 1 and Part 2 will be submitted in one document. 1. Please utilize APA format when citing. (alphabetically used based on text and reference sheet) 2. The textbook has to be cited (marketing spotlight from textbook is attached) – youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNYiCJ2fNzc 3. Part 2 is a minimum of 4 pages, please have the pages go into the 5th – not including the reference page – 6 total pages. 4. Submit with Turn-It-In reference for proof of no AI/Plagiarism detections.

Legal Framework of HRM:
Describe the importance for an employer to strive for a diverse workforce.
Define the possible benefits or risks of DEI initiatives.
Explain how an employer can create a truly diverse workforce within a legal framework.
Locate one credible article describing a recent (last 5 years) legal action against a company regarding DEI discrimination. (will attach article)
Identify the article by providing the title, author, date, and keywords used to locate the article.
Explain how you found the article in the library and where the article was located.
Summarize the article.
Critique the tone of the article and the author’s position.
Determine the specific law the legal action is addressing.
must be 4 pages in APA format Include reference page
3 scholarly sources (will attach article and course text)
Course reference: Youssef-Morgan, C. M., & Stark. E. (2020). Strategic human resource management: Concepts, controversies, and evidence-based applications. Zovio.