...Assignment Module 1 – Leadership Due Date: by Friday of Week 6 Weight: 20% of final grade Penalty: 10% for work submitted up to one week late and 25% for work submitted up to two weeks late (work submitted after two weeks will receive a 0%, but must be submitted in order for the course to be completed). The submission to your instructor must be your own analysis. You will be marked on the logic of your written analysis and the application of material covered in the course readings and discussed in the discussion forums Read the Assignment #1 scenario Answer each of the following questions ensuring that your response reflects a clear analysis and thorough application of relevant course material. Feel free to make assumptions about the sub-section in the scenario and attributes of its members in your answers. Each question has a weight of [5] marks. Length of the whole assignment is to be 8 to 10 pages (excluding Title Page). Answer the following: Groups and Teams. Drawing from your knowledge of group dynamics and performance, explain why this sub-section may be ineffective. Decision-making. Select a decision-making approach and explain how you could use it to identify possible problems and potential solutions for this sub-section’s ineffectiveness. Motivation. Select one of the members of the sub-section, and using a theory of motivation, explain why their performance might be low, and how you could help improve it. Leadership. Using...
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...Management Module 1 February 14, 2014 Highlight the management theories or principles of each reading Understanding and Using the Best-Sellers This chapter discusses the books that have been on high demand for focusing on different aspects of management. The first reason why the books have been successful is for the tremendous thirst for American success and a desire to learn what would stop some of the negative incidents. The second reason is fighting for the visibility and way to be different from other managements. This is to provide a message to take home that is positive, unique and also able to gain wide exposure. The third reason is being able to provide a hopeful message to a receptive market. The message helps business create an easy path to personal success. The fourth reason is an increased principle in commitment to proactive organizational change and a search for differentiating one’s approach. In order to find a book that is a good fit you must look at the pros and cons of each book. There are several areas the author wants you to review. A few includes author credentials, rationale, face validity and target organizations. Flawed Advice and the Management Trap Argyris talks about how people receive and accept advice that is basically flawed. He uses two modules to explain where the flaws exist. Module I behavior is focused on protecting oneself and having a biased view of everyone. Protectionism and defensiveness are the bases for the behavior. Module I behavior...
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...Module 1: Be the change…. Be a YES man.. Data base: Activity: Half Full? - A Look at Optimism and its Importance Objectives: • To encourage participants to consider their attitude. • To encourage discussion around optimistic versus pessimistic outlooks. • To recognize the impact that attitude has on performance. • To enable participants to identify personal traits that might be holding them back. • To encourage leaders to consider how they might deal with negative attitudes in their team. Procedures: * Participants are gathered in a specific area (room or open space) * Participants are then group into smaller groups. * Three glasses will be presented to the group an empty glass, half fill glass with water and a full glass with water. * Individuals in the group will be ask “which glass is full” * The group is given a time to discuss the given matter on hand. * Each group will write their answer on a piece of paper then submitted to the facilitator. Processing: This module provides an excellent opportunity, when working with a wide range of participants, to consider how attitude can impact on performance. Topics where the inclusion of a module looking at optimism/pessimism might be beneficial include: Managing change, problem solving and decision making and communication skills. * How did you find the activity? * What did you feel during the activity? * How did you work the activity? * What did you do during the activity? ...
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...with the textbook or online (at www.MyITLab.com). When registering for MyITLab choose MS Office 2013 and no e-text. Join our course using the course ID# provided in the syllabus. * Completing the Modules in MyITLab * Start by going under Course Materials after you enroll and log into our course. * Then to the folder Excel Modules 1 -10 and later Access Modules 11-14. * Under each module folder (#1-10 and #11-14) there are a number of links in each module. Each module provides a PowerPoint, online lecture, and e-text related to the material for that module under the folder labeled Module 1 Resources. It is RECOMMENDED that you view the PowerPoint lecture for each module and/or read the e-text. * When you are ready to begin the assessment/training for each module, just open the folder Excel Module 1: Introduction to Excel and then open the folder Module 1 Activities and then click on the assessment (e.g. "Excel Module1: Study Plan [Project-Based]: Pre-Test > Training > Post-Test"). * Each assessment has three parts: 1) Pre-test, 2) Training, and 3) Post-test. Your grade is based on your score for your HIGHEST attempt on the Post-test. * However, you have to get permission to take the post-test first. This can be done one of two ways: 1. Take the Pre-test and earn a minimum score of 70% which allows you to skip the training and go straight to the post-test. 2. If you don't earn a 70% or better on the pre-test you must do 100%...
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...Pick any industry you are familiar with (examples: fast food industry, automotive industry, Personal Computer industry, financial services industry, etc. other than the Casino Industry). Provide brief answers to the following about this industry. Industry: ________fast food industry__________________ 1. Industry Driving Forces/PEST Analysis: Identify four to five emerging factors in the environment that could have a significant impact on the industry in the future. Driving Force | Potential Influence on the Industry | globalization | More and more people from other countries are adopting American culture so there might be opportunities for fast food companies to open new markets. | health | They might get less consumers in the future because recently more and more people are concerned about their health. | Life style | The pace of life is increasing; people who work in large cities and do not have time to have something big may choose to consume fast food. | technology | With the development of online ordering and 24 hours home delivery, it is much easier for people to consume fast food so it provides opportunities for the industry. | | | 2. Conduct a brief analysis of the Industry Structure using Porter’s Five Forces Framework. Identify and describe each force as it applies to the industry you chose above. What is your conclusion about the industry? Which of the five forces had the most influence on the conclusion? Force | Description | Strong/weak...
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...Chaola Cummings 3/27/15 NT1110_Module1_Lab.doc The Purpose and Functions of an OS System The operating system is basically the heart of your PC. Without it your PC is nothing more than just a hunk of built up metal. The OS interprets commands to your hardware in a way that it can function. Using zeros and ones your hardware can function at a basic level. Certain things do not need an OS. If you have a regular Dell laptop; or a gaming computer you’re going to need a more complex OS. You have a variety of OS’s which include Windows, Linux, and Mac. Mac is a pretty fun interface. Mostly multimedia designers, graphic artists, and musicians use this type of OS. They’re accredited for the GUI graphical user interface. People can make changes to their PC to fit they’re styles. Mac has Intel processors but are not compatible with windows or Linux. I have never really used a Linux OS before besides what I have read back in high school. To me it seems pretty cool. You can design your own OS and add it to the Linux. I don’t see why everyone doesn’t have this. I guess the down fall of that is because you can’t sell it. Supposedly they have this contract deal where it’s free to everyone. You can do whatever you want to it. If you make a boss OS you can’t sell it for profit, because the original is not for profit. Linux can run in widows compared to Mac. Also Mac uses it’s on web browser called Safari. If you want you can add Firefox to it I believe. There’s so much going...
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...An overview of computers and programming Working with data, creating modules and designing High Quality programs Understanding Structure Modularization Making Decisions Designing & Writing a complete program Looping Arrays File Handling & Applications 100 DIP-DS 511 Maximum Marks: Unique Assignment Number: Background This assignment is based on the content to be covered in the first semester. Naturally all material provided or prescribed will be used. Purpose: The purpose of the assignment is to: a. Ensure that you come to thorough grip with content, in particular of the provided or prescribed material and b. Gain an in depth understanding of the core concepts and the significance of the theories discussed in the module. PC TRAINING & BUSINESS COLLEGE 1 HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING FACULTY OF MEDIA, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET: DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE 511 Name of Learner…………………………………………………….… Student No: ………………………….. Module…………………………………………………………………..…Date: …………………………………….. ICAS Number……………………………………………………………..Year: …………………………………….. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Question Number 1 2 3 4 Total Examiner’s Comments Mark Allocation 30 40 20 10 100 Examiner’s Mark Moderator’s Marks Moderator’s Comments NB: All Assignments will be handled in as it forms part of continuous assessment that goes towards the final mark. QUESTION 1 [30 MARKS] 2 Draw the hierarchy chart and design and the logic...
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...Interview Preparation & Technique 1 2 INTERVIEW FACTS Have your facts ready – your skills, experiences, purpose and goals. Interviewers do not appreciate unprepared people. How you answer is as important as what you say. Candidates, who answer questions with two or three sentences, have a greater chance of securing the job ahead of candidates who give one-word answers, i.e. Yes or No Listen carefully, smile, nod and agree where appropriate – show the interviewer that you respect them and you are interested in what they are saying. Jobs are given more often to people the interviewer warms to. Make sure you establish a rapport with the interviewer. Do not discuss your problems – interviewers like and look for problem solvers! Interviewers will look for your negative aspects. Don’t let them find any! You will impress the interviewer if you discuss the tasks of the position rather than the pay. It will also impress the interviewer if you have some questions prepared to ask at the interview. 3 PREPARATION Do some research into the organisation concerned. Some good sources include: Campus Careers service Library Professional body Recruitment consultancy Family and friends Internet You can also find useful information in publications such as Graduate Opportunities, Business Who’s Who, Compass Australia, BRW and Jobson’s Year Book Prepare a list of questions you want to ask about the organisation and the position – think ahead! Such questions might include: Do you have a...
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...Executive Summary This analysis provides a look of sonic records online music store E-sonic and their compensation system. Through a thorough look of external market challenges such as industry profiles, foreign demand, labor market assessments, internal functions and human resource capabilities, just to name a few. E-sonic is detained to become a top leader in the online music industry. Through the findings by the consulting team, there where conflicts will determining the control of online music distribution. E-sonic is heading into a market which is constantly reinventing itself with new software and market tools, and for industry dominance e-sonic must provide their consumers innovative products. It is suggested during research not only is there a need for online music distributors but websites which market additional entertainment such as movies, books, and social networking. E-Sonics’ competitors have been examine and it is best base off what we see that the online music store should expand beyond music and provide consumers with other sources of entertainment, while providing the best rated online sales website. E-sonic must also recognize and meet foreign demand. Providing services among the domestic market would create a massive consumer base and provide an variety of services that will be available to anyone within seconds in the global market. To provide excellent service to the domestic and international markets, E-sonic must recruit and retain employees of top...
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...ITM301 Module 1 Module 1 – Case Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/acc201-module-1-case/ Data, Information, and Organizational Knowledge Assignment Overview Every company has, to a greater or lesser extent, an information subsystem -- that is, a means by which it gathers data, interprets it, and makes it available to employees through a distribution system. Whether we are talking about marketing information, cost projections, accounting results, or internal quality reports, every company depends on knowledge to support its planning, decision-making, and control. So how does knowledge fit into the picture? The emergence of the field called knowledge management has highlighted some key propositions in the last 10 years or so. All organizations are storehouses of knowledge that operate in information-rich environments made up of people and things both inside and outside the organization itself Organizations organize, interpret, and evaluate this information to solve organizational problems Knowledge is the primary mechanism for processing and utilizing information People's brains are the key knowledge resource of any organization Codified knowledge stored in books, audio, videotapes, and computer systems can be an important knowledge resource as well There are organizational processes and strategies for IT management and management in general. Therefore, processes and strategies in particular can significantly enhance the ability of organizations to...
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...Case Study of “Does America really need manufacturing”. Sriharsha Vennelaganti-Fs0792 1. Summary: In the case study we can see that the authors talk about the importance of innovation when it comes to the long-term success of every product company. By reading the article one gets an understanding that the authors are asking executives of any product company should not view manufacturing as a cost center and by shifting their manufacturing units offshore they are hindering a company’s capacity to innovate. In the end the authors give us different methods that a company can use to better improve their product line without shifting their manufacturing bases offshore and a way the government can help by providing policy incentives for the companies so that they can open their manufacturing units in United States. 2. Key Points: When we read this case study the one major point it talks about is the importance of manufacturing for United States. The article talks about the importance of product and process innovation, the role R&D plays in manufacturing. In the case study we can see that the authors talk about modularity and the maturity of manufacturing process. Modularized products lead to flexibility when it comes to the needs of end users and marketing. When it comes to manufacturing process the article talks about manufacturing levers such as sourcing and process innovation. From reading the article we can see that the authors provide an inherent understanding of the relationship...
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...The Difference between Baroque Art and Renaissance Art By John Gramlick Trident University International The Baroque is a period and a particular style that was used to express motion with a clear interaction to detail that identified drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music. Baroque started on or about the 1600s in Rome, Italy and spread rapidly throughout Europe. Baroque’s style was a success with the Roman Catholic Church because it would be an art that would show life. There was a Roman Counsel in Trent that decided that this art would be displayed in every Roman Catholic Church. In addition the Protestant Reformation took Baroque art and decided that they would use this style in communicating religious themes that identified emotions. Baroque art also expressed triumphant power and control. Many of Baroques palaces were built around courts, grand staircases and reception rooms. Renaissance art was paintings and sculptures of a certain period in European history. This distinct style was started around the 1400’s which identified philosophy, literature, music and even science. This art was a rebirth of ancient traditions. The Europeans developed art with a scientific outlook. As the Renaissance art spread throughout Europe it impacted artist and patrons with the development of new techniques and artistic sensibilities. It also set the mark in change from the medieval times to the early modern times...
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...Write a 2-3 page paper in response to the following questions: In a developing country, an urban community is overwhelmed by trash that is poorly managed and has become a source of many hazards to the public. As a Health Educator working for an international health organization you have been asked to assist to address the management of trash (solid wastes) in this community. Your tasks in this assignment are to: 1. Describe how you would address proper trash management in the community of a developing country and how services may be improved. 2. Discuss the concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in the management of trash. X Management of municipal solid waste (MSW) or otherwise known as trash or garbage is an ongoing environmental and economic issue not only in the Unites States but also around the world especially in a developing country like the Philippines. The need for a community assessment that aims at assessing the current problems related to the way trash is managed in Pateros, the smallest district in Metro Manila, has been identified. A community assessment is a systemic process of understanding a health problem for the purpose of priority setting or developing an action plan (Escoffery et al, 2004). Before I initiate a community assessment in the area of Pateros, I would have to follow a guide to effectively accomplish the assessment. The matter of solid waste and its management in Metro Manila had catapulted itself into the limelight...
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...same for both: admin. User names and passwords are not case sensitive. It is a good idea to change the password to something that only you know. To amend the ‘admin’ user’s password: Ø Ø Ø Ø On the ‘Account management’ tab ensure that the username ‘admin’ is shown in the drop down box for ‘Login name’ Enter a new password in the ‘Password’ field Enter the new password again in the ‘Confirm password’ field Click the Password button Please make a note of this password as it may only be cleared by Fast React Systems Ltd or their appointed agents. Administrative functions: The administrative functions within this training course provide the ability to: Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Create and delete student logins Rename student login names View the final module databases View all students and their respective scores Change the working folder location Each of these areas is addressed below. Creating student logins The training database starts with no student accounts configured. To create new student accounts: Ø On the ‘Account management’ tab click on the Create new login button...
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...elamb little lamb little lamb. Mary had a little lamb whos sheep was white as snow. Where are you going? Don’t you like nursery rymes? Instructions for CITI Training 1. Login to www.citiprogram.org 2. Look under “My Learner Tools for Oakland University” 3. Click “Add a Course or Update Learner Groups” 4. Under Question 1 select “Student and Faculty Advisor” 5. Under Question 2 leave everything blank (uncheck all boxes) 6. Under Question 3 select “Not at this time” 7. Under Question 4 leave everything blank 8. Under Question 5 select “Not at this time” 9. Under Question 6 select “No” 10. Under Question 7 leave everything blank 11. Under Question 8 select “Not at this time” 12. Click Submit 13. Under “Oakland University Courses” you should now see “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher”. Click on it. 14. Under “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher-Basic Course click “Complete The Integrity Assurance Statement before beginning the course” 15. Agree to the Conditions of use 16. Under Required Modules, click the first available link. 17. Complete the module and take the quiz (if applicable) 18. Receive at least 85% on the required quiz 19. Click “Go to the next required module” 20. Repeat steps 17-19 until all modules are complete 21. Click “Main Menu” at the top of the screen, under the “CITI Program” logo. 22. Under “Status” the “Student and Faculty Advisor Basic/Refresher course...
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