What does it mean to be creative in business? Provide two or more examples to support your response. What is the role of inspiration in creativity? What are three to five attributes of a work environment that fosters creativity (including an explanation of the impact of each)? How can design thinking enable businesses to foster creativity in their work environment? 

 
Note: This is a three-part Assignment that is submitted over the course of 3 weeks. This week, you will submit Part 1. You will submit Part 2 in Week 2 and you will submit Part 3 in Week 3. Additionally, you will use the same document for each submission (renaming it each time you submit). In this week’s submission, you will complete Part 1, and you will leave the placeholder language for Parts 2 and 3 as is.
For this Assignment, you will play the role of a consultant who has been brought in to help the leadership of a company struggling to evolve in the current market. You will present a report to the CEO in which you analyze the relationship of creativity and innovation to business practices.
The company’s CEO, Gabriel Marron, has been resistant to change for the past 25 years, and the company recently began losing market share to other competitors. After months of being in denial, the CEO is finally open to considering the idea of implementing innovative approaches to reclaim the company’s former position at the top. Gabriel admits that it is simply not in his nature to value innovation. Sticking to tried and true methods has always worked favorably throughout his career, but you are being brought in because that is proving to no longer be the case. In your report, you will draw the connection between creativity, innovation, and business practices.
With those thoughts in mind, construct Part 1 of your report to the CEO with the following section, being sure to incorporate appropriate business examples (as indicated), as well as citations for relevant academic resources from the classroom, the Walden Library, and/or other appropriate scholarly sources to support your work.
 
BY DAY 7
Submit Part 1 of your analysis of the role of creativity and innovation in business, in which you address the following in a 2- to 3-page business report (excluding references):
Part 1: Incorporating Creativity

What does it mean to be creative in business? Provide two or more examples to support your response.
What is the role of inspiration in creativity?
What are three to five attributes of a work environment that fosters creativity (including an explanation of the impact of each)?
How can design thinking enable businesses to foster creativity in their work environment? 

Refer to the Week 1 Assignment Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this grading rubric to assess your work.

Explain the conflicts between personal desires and community responsibility represented in the myth and the contemporary story. Relate these to the conflicts and choices with which ordinary humans struggle. Explain why these human conflicts retain relevance through the ages.

Create a 10- to 16-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes about a contemporary hero or heroine’s quest. Refer to the University of Phoenix Material: Help With Microsoft® PowerPoint® Assignments for additional help.
Pick a contemporary story in the form of a novel, movie, or video game that is inspired by a mythological epic or journey of a hero’s quest. Briefly describe the plight of the main character–the feat(s) he or she must execute for the benefit of society in the face of challenges.
Identify the villain and describe his or her characteristics and role in the hero’s quest.
Identify other archetypes within the story. Briefly describe these roles in the hero’s quest.
Identify in detail each of the steps the hero takes in the quest: initiation, separation, transformation, and return.
Research the mythological and cultural origins of the story. Explain parallels between the myth(s) and the contemporary story it inspired.
Analyze any mythological symbolism, metaphors, and attributes pertinent to the story. What real life elements might these items represent?
Explain the conflicts between personal desires and community responsibility represented in the myth and the contemporary story. Relate these to the conflicts and choices with which ordinary humans struggle. Explain why these human conflicts retain relevance through the ages.
Format your citations and references consistent with APA guidelines.

Examine a dominant group that you are a member of. Examine a minoritized group you are a part of. What groups are minoritized in relation to your dominant group membership?

Examine a dominant group that you are a member of. Examine a minoritized group you are a part of. What groups are minoritized in relation to your dominant group membership? (do not examine the effects on minorities in relation to your dominant group.) As well, what groups are dominant in relation to your minoritized group membership? What feelings do you experience as a member of this dominant group? Do you notice a difference in your ability to identify feelings when thinking about your dominant group membership compared with your minoritized group membership?

Explore your biases, micro aggressive behaviors towards others, and the barriers you have and foresee working with communities of cultural backgrounds other than your own. Distinguish between different types of communication styles you were taught (and the inferences held within) and how this helped you navigate the world.

Explore your biases, micro aggressive behaviors towards others, and the barriers you have and foresee working with communities of cultural backgrounds other than your own. Distinguish between different types of communication styles you were taught (and the inferences held within) and how this helped you navigate the world.

During periods of instability, how might a bank’s balance sheet change? In particular, discuss how assets, liabilities, and bank capital may change during periods of rising unemployment rates. How might a bank safe guard itself to protect against insolvency? How would this affect the money multiplier?

During periods of instability, how might a bank’s balance sheet change? In particular, discuss how assets, liabilities, and bank capital may change during periods of rising unemployment rates. How might a bank safe guard itself to protect against insolvency? How would this affect the money multiplier?
Use the lecture video and notes from this module to support your views. You may use other resources, but please be sure to cite any references and always summarize main points in your own words (or use quotations if paraphrasing).
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY0y2V3nUOA&t=1s

Make a case to someone who is skeptical about the value of the Humanities (Arts and Humanities). It is your job to attempt to persuade this person to learn more about the Humanities. Give at least two reasons that are practical in the workplace or in daily life.  

Make a case to someone who is skeptical about the value of the Humanities (Arts and Humanities). It is your job to attempt to persuade this person to learn more about the Humanities. Give at least two reasons that are practical in the workplace or in daily life.
 
Note – This course defines humanities as: painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, theater, music, dance, photography, cinema, television and video art.

Explain newly-developed skills as well as other learning opportunities acquired through your university experience. Describe where and how you acquired the necessary skills that helped you excel through the progression of your education. Be sure to include examples. Develop a plan illustrating how you plan to transfer those skills into everyday life.

Skills Acquired Through General Education
Based on what you have learned as a university student, including information and ideas gathered from the Week One and Week Three readings and discussions about general education, write a brief journal entry

Explain newly-developed skills as well as other learning opportunities acquired through your university experience.
Describe where and how you acquired the necessary skills that helped you excel through the progression of your education. Be sure to include examples.
Develop a plan illustrating how you plan to transfer those skills into everyday life.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills by effectively communicating ideas or points clearly, thoroughly, and accurately.

The journal entry should meet APA standards and requirements as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

What were the four main themes identified as contributing to disparities in HIV rates? What were the community characteristics identified by the “adults” that foster trusting relationships? Were these among the characteristics your groups identified?

Read the following article from Chapter 10 of your textbook p 268:
Understanding Social Capital and HIV Risk in Rural African American Communities
In 6-12 sentences, answer the following questions:

What were the four main themes identified as contributing to disparities in HIV rates?
What were the community characteristics identified by the “adults” that foster trusting relationships? Were these among the characteristics your groups identified?
How did these characteristics hinder or foster HIV outreach and access to community resources according to the youth?
What part did the linking relationships of religious leaders play in access to HIV-related services and prevention activities?
What were some of the strategies that might be used to address these issues?
What were the community forces that contributed to the increased HIV rates?

 Explore three key historical events that have impacted the AFL. In a well-developed essay, address the following points: Explain how the Haymarket riot, Homestead strike, and Pullman strike helped, as well as hurt, the AFL. Discuss some employer tactics used to prevent or minimize union membership growth prior to the passage of the National Labor Relations (Wagner) Act in 1935. Which, if any, of these tactics would be lawful today?

 Explore three key historical events that have impacted the AFL. In a well-developed essay, address the following points:

Explain how the Haymarket riot, Homestead strike, and Pullman strike helped, as well as hurt, the AFL.
Discuss some employer tactics used to prevent or minimize union membership growth prior to the passage of the National Labor Relations (Wagner) Act in 1935. Which, if any, of these tactics would be lawful today?
Discuss the evolution of labor relations and human resources. Discuss how the two interrelate and coexist.

Your paper should be four to six double-spaced pages in length (not including title or reference pages),  adhere to the APA requirements and use a minimum of 4 creditable resources. 

What is cloud computing? 2. What cloud computing terminology and concepts do one need to know to write the business case, why?   

 
Suppose you needed to replace  22 physical servers that are at end of life.  You were trying to convince your boss that a cloud strategy is the best approach to replace the servers.  Your boss is interested in your idea; however, he or she asked you to submit a business case.   
To prepare for writing the business case, use this forum to discuss the following:
1. What is cloud computing?
2. What cloud computing terminology and concepts do one need to know to write the business case, why?