Describe and adequately cite at least one empirical source of information on the topic

Description Instruction: This essay require students to identify a topic from the reading assigned up to the date the Essay is due and write an essay of 2-3 paragraphs describing the training impact(s) of that topic. Students should: 1) Define and describe the topic, 2) Describe and adequately cite at least one empirical source of information on the topic, and 3) Explain how you think the topic could impact training.

Produce a critically informed research design with the appropriate combination of methods, sample sizes and selection criteria

Assessment Brief : You are expected to produce a research proposal for the dissertation stage of your MSc in no more than 4,000 words. This proposal will build on your first assessment in which you forwarded the research context, question and objectives and together they form the first three chapters of your dissertation in advanced yet skeletal form. Consequently, the standard of work must consistently represent Masters’ level standard and be as advanced as the time constraints allow. Research Proposal#2 will consist of the following: 1. The research title, research question(s), aim, and objectives only – from assessment#1. This will not be included in the word count. 2. An outline of the critical discussion of the literature and a conceptual framework drawn from the literature and an explanatory rationale. 3. A critical discussion of research methods and approaches as the justification of the research design framework. This should include the underpinning research philosophy; research strategy; a critical review of appropriate methods to include an explanation of how triangulation will be achieved (if applicable); considerations of the issues of validity and reliability in the research design process. Learning Outcomes LO2: 2 Produce a critical appraisal of relevant literature synthesised into an appropriate conceptual framework LO3: Demonstrate a firm grasp of differences between research philosophies and the justification of that one selected LO4: Produce a critically informed research design with the appropriate combination of methods, sample sizes and selection criteria 5 4. A critical evaluation of the overall research design including any limitations in the approaches chosen and the possible impact these may have on the research objectives. This should reflect any particular constraints in the specific context of your research. Issues of sample criteria, sizes and representativeness should be clearly dealt with. 5. A Reference List/Bibliography in the Harvard convention, further details are available from http://www.bolton.ac.uk/bissto/Finding-Information/Referencing/Harvard-Referencing.aspx This work is at Level HE7 and this assessment forms 80% of a 20 credit module. Assessment Criteria. The Pass mark is 50% Minimum References Requirement: Level HE7 – It is expected that the Reference List will contain between fifteen to twenty sources. As a MINIMUM the Reference List should include four academic books and five refereed academic journals.

Critically evaluate types of innovation/change and organisational and environmental inhibitors and accelerants

Learning Outcomes Assessed

LO1 Critically evaluate types of innovation/change and organisational and environmental inhibitors and accelerants
LO2 Offer a balanced critical appraisal of relevant theory and concepts
LO3 Apply relevant theory/concepts to a management scenario
LO4 Offer a pragmatic evaluation, including routes to improve organisational management, with some originality and in an appropriate academic style

 

 

Brief

Write a (structured) essay of 4500 words (±10%). In this essay, you will analyse a specific change that you have experienced over the last two years, during the covid-19 outbreak and how the pandemic has changed, the way businesses have managed. This must be within your current or previous organisations where you have worked. You must write about this in relation to your previous organisation where you have worked or that you are experiencing within your current organisation. Specific content is outlined below.

 

 

The submission should include a front sheet which includes the module code and module name, a title “Analysis and Reflection on Change Management within <your former/current organisation>”, your name and your student number; a proforma will be available on Moodle.

 

A table of contents is not needed; and the recommended structure/content (with suggested word count) is as follows:

 

  1. Introduction (750 words)
    • Company Background and Summary of Role
    • Overview of change chosen
      • Area(s) of business
      • Type of change
      • Motivation for change
      • Forcefield analysis
    • Reason for Choice
    • Brief introduction to following sections
  2. Models and Concepts (750 words)
    • Key Concepts
    • Chosen Models (with justification)
  3. Analysis of Change (1500 words)
    • Context
      • Macroenvironment
      • Microenvironment
      • Organisational
    • Application of Models to Change
    • Critical Review of Change
    • Importance and Impact of the Change on the Organisation
  4. Reflection on Change (1000 words)
    • Reflection on Models
    • Personal Reflection on Change
  5. Conclusion (500 words)
    • Review of Key Themes and Issues
  • References (Not included in word count)

 

Guidance on formatting and presentation requirements, including font sizes, line spacing, etc., are included in the Module Guide.

 

Minimum Secondary Research Sources Requirements

It is expected that the Reference List will contain a minimum of ten to fifteen sources, with no fewer than eight high quality journal articles. Citations and references should follow the Harvard Referencing System: see https://www.bolton.ac.uk/leaponline/My-Academic-Development/My-Writing-Techniques/Referencing/Level-2/Harvard-Referencing.aspx.

 

Specific Assessment Criteria

Appendix A provides a rubric identifying specific assessment criteria (rubric) for the elements identified in the proforma feedback sheet.

 

Appendix B contains a copy of the proforma feedback sheet that will be used to mark and provide summative feedback on the essay.

 

Appendix C provides a mapping of the Learning Outcomes assessed onto the elements of the feedback sheet.

 

Please note that the General Assessment Criteria (see Module Guide) are a useful supplement to guide and indicate the general academic qualities expected at HE7.

Critically evaluate the challenges faced by managers in the development and deployment of strategy

Learning Outcomes Assessed

LO1 Critically evaluate the challenges faced by managers in the development and deployment of strategy

 
LO2 Understand and apply a range of alternative models and concepts in dealing with strategic planning issues in order to achieve competitive advantage
LO3 Critically evaluate the processes and outcomes in the implementation of strategic choices facing an organisation

 
LO4 Successfully deploy relevant critical, analytical, and academic skills in an extended piece of writing related to Strategic Management.

 

 

Background

You should approach this assignment from the perspective of a Business Consultant engaged to critically evaluate the challenges facing a selected organisation in developing and deploying strategy for sustainable competitive advantage. This will require you to apply a range of models and concepts in exploring strategic issues, processes, and resources, plus the recommendation of plausible and evidence-based options suitable for your selected organisation.

 

Important! Before undertaking any work on this assignment, please select an appropriate organisation within which to contextualise your work and seek written confirmation from your module tutor (or tutorial leader) that this is suitable for your paper. Please submit this written confirmation (normally an email) as an appendix to your written work.

 

Assignment Tasks

Using the selected organisation, you have agreed with your tutor, undertake a critical analysis of key strategic challenges it faces, using an evidence-based approach to inform your assessment. Where you use tools, models or theories of Strategic Management to structure your analysis, you must include commentary setting out your rationale for adopting these, and explaining any key critical issues associated with their use in exploring strategy.

 

From your analysis, present a prioritised summary of the organisation’s key strategic challenges, supporting this with an explanation of how these priorities were arrived at.

Next, for each of the two highest ranked strategic priorities from your analysis, explore the strategic options potentially available to your selected organisation, providing theoretical support to frame your discussion.

 

As a practical output from your assessment, draw appropriate and logical conclusions and recommendations that would, in your view, best enhance your organisation’s competitive position, using evidence set out previously in your analysis to support your proposals.

 

Finally, comment upon the effectiveness of the tools and techniques of strategic management in supporting your investigation, evaluation and building recommendations.

 

Please include a short reflective assessment of your overall learning journey in completing the assignment, using an appropriate framework (e.g. Gibbs Reflective Cycle) to set out insights and their chronology.

 

Your report should contain as a minimum the following content (N.B. this is NOT a suggested structure for your paper):

 

  1. An introduction setting out your understanding of the task, your planned (150-200 words) 5 marks
  2. An outline of the organisational context selected for the report and key milestones in its development. (200-300 words) 5 marks
  3. Evidence of your engagement with relevant academic sources and literature. You should aim to demonstrate balanced critical evaluation of relevant theoretical concepts drawn from a range of appropriate sources (2000-2500 words maximum) 40 marks
  4. Application of theory in the context of your selected organisation, as directed above, and using insights and examples from your literature review to provide support for any observations and arguments (1200-1500 words maximum) 30 marks
  5. A short concluding section drawing conclusions about the relevance of Strategic Management theory in informing organisational strategy (400-500 words maximum) 15 marks
  6. A short ‘Reflective Assessment’ of your key learning from undertaking the assignment (150-300 words) 5 marks
  7. A reference list for all resources used in compiling your This element is not part of your word count.
  8. Appendices (if appropriate) including evidence of approval for your selected organisation – not part of the word count for the

 

 

Minimum Secondary Research Source Requirements:

 

Level HE7 – It is expected that the Reference List will contain between fifteen to twenty sources. As a MINIMUM the Reference List should include four refereed academic journals and five academic books.

 

 

Important and helpful information

 

 

Late work will be subject to the penalties:

 

  • Up to 7 calendar days late = 10 marks subtracted but if the assignment would normally gain a pass mark, then the final mark to be no lower than the pass mark for the assignment.

 

  • More than 7 calendar days late = This will be counted as non-submission and no marks will be recorded.

 

Late submission of assessments on refer and those which are graded Pass/Fail only, is not permitted. Students may request an extension to the original published deadline date as described below.

 

 

Please refer to the Module Guide for information regarding indicative reading, guidelines

for the preparation and submission of assignments, and the assessment criteria.

 

Submission, Assessment & Feedback

 

Electronic copies of assignments should be submitted via “Turn-it-in”. Please ensure you

follow the instructions provided by your module tutor and on the assessment brief.

Written feedback in the form of annotations onto your electronic submission and summary

comments will be provided within three working weeks of the submission deadline,

together with your internally moderated grade for the assignment.

 

 

THERE IS NO NEED TO SUBMIT A HARD COPY OF THIS ASSIGNMENT

 

 

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS ENSURE YOU KEEP A COPY OF ANY ASSIGNMENT

SUBMITTED.

 

In the case of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances, an extension of up to 14 days

after the assessment submission deadline may be granted by your Programme Leader.

You should complete an Extension Request Form available from Student Services and

attach documentary evidence of your circumstances, prior to the published submission

deadline.

 

Requests for extensions for periods longer than 14 days must be made using the

Mitigating Circumstances procedures.4

 

Please see the Programme Handbook for further details.

 

This assessment satisfies the learning outcomes as specified in your module guide.

The pass mark for this assignment is 50%.

Why is a zero-sum game bad?

Each question must be answered in 2 or 3 sentences. Q1 : Explain simply fundamental questions of economics. Q2: Why is a zero-sum game bad? Q3 : What is the method used to describe the average relationship between the two variables? Q4: Simply explain the role of economic equity. Q5 : What is the percentage change in quantity demanded divided by a percentage change in income? Q6: What are your ideas about you should pay tax to the government? Q7 : What is the combination of assets designed to secure income from investment and reduce risk? Q8: What is the amount paid to the company’s shareholders in post-tax profits? Q9 : Simply explain the difference between technical efficiency and economic efficiency. Q10: Simply explain the relationship between productivity and cost. Q11 : Simply explain the key attributes of a perfectly competitive market Q12: Examples of the components of perfect competition

Explain how to evaluate price verses quality on each of the products.

Visit at least 3 local FRESH PRODUCE VENDORS such as: • Smith’s • Dan’s • Harmon’s • El Rancho • Target • Ocean Mart • Costco • Sam’s Club Please contact me if you have any questions about your choice of a distributor. Write a 2-3 page report on your site visits, focusing on two produce selections. Think of how you would use the produce to help create or augment a menu. 1) Explain how to evaluate price verses quality on each of the products. 2) What is the intended use of the produce? 3) Does the vendor rely on US Government grades? Would you? 4) Do you notice a difference among packer’s brands? 5) Compare the variety of produce available from the differing vendors. Your report should be submitted as a Word Document, 2~3 pages long, written in Times New Roman 12 point font, double spaced, with appropriate citations.

What is the main obstacle to improving educational equality in the U.S.?

What is the main obstacle to improving educational equality in the U.S.? Taking into account the feedback you received on your Draft Op-Ed, write your Final Op-Ed addressing the question above. Your Op-Ed should build on what you have learnt in the course so far. Follow the instructions below carefully. Your Final Op-Ed should include a title and 4 paragraphs: a short introductory paragraph that motivates readers to continue reading (i.e., a “hook”), two main paragraphs that follow the instructions below, and a short conclusion. Main paragraph #1 (max. 250 words): Write a paragraph specifying what you think, according to what we have learnt in this course, is the main obstacle to improving education equity in the U.S. Your paragraph should have the following structure: “The main obstacle to improving the equity of U.S. education is [X]. – Theoretical argument about how/ why X affects educational equity – Empirical evidence about the magnitude of X’s effect on educational equity.” Main paragraph #2 (max. 200 words): Write another paragraph with the following structure: “Another commonly cited obstacle includes [Z]. However (choose 1 of the following, and explain your choice): – Theoretical argument about how/ why Z affects educational equity – Empirical evidence (choose 1 of the following 3 options): Although there is evidence that Z is also an obstacle to improving the equity of U.S. education, the evidence suggests that X is a more important obstacle than Z, OR We do not have good evidence on whether or not Z affects educational equity, OR There is good evidence that Z is not an obstacle to improving educational equity. X’s or Z’s you can consider for your Final Op-Ed: – The level of education funding – The structure of education funding – The education governance structure – White parents and voters’ attitudes toward racial and ethnic minorities – Teacher unions’ right to engage in collective bargaining – Politicians’ lack of responsiveness to public opinion – The underrepresentation of women in politics – The underrepresentation of racial minorities in politics ONLY USE THE ATTACHED SOURCES. When referencing a reading, you should cite it within the main text using a style that is appropriate for an Op-Ed (e.g., “a study conducted by Jane Doe and colleagues…”, “research conducted by John Doe and other political scientists…”, etc.) no more than 500 WORDS the initial draft will be attached along with the feedback for your refrence.

What does Mama mean when she says her flower “expresses ME!”? What other symbolism can be found in the play?

Answer the following questions in a short-essay format.  Each answer should be at least two paragraphs.  Be sure to read carefully and answer each part of the question. You do not need to incorporate these answers into a full standardized essay.  Number them 1 – 4, and write a couple of paragraphs on each one.  


1. Discuss the American Dream and how it applies to the Younger family.  How might it differ for members of various social, ethnic and economic classes? 

2. One of the main characters, the father, never appears in the play.  Discuss how this character still influences the values of the characters and the actions in the play.

3. What does Mama mean when she says her flower “expresses ME!”? What other symbolism can be found in the play?   

4. Discuss the title of the play, which is taken from the Langston Hughes poem Harlem. Hansberry includes it at the start of the play.  Discuss the symbolism of the Hughes poem and how it is significant to the play.