Category: Business and management

You want to run an RCT on a job-training program, but:

• only 40% of eligible participants consent
• the NGO insists on rolling out the program gradually
• the outcome is measured using employer reports

Where would you randomize (individual, firm, or time)? Justify your choice and name one bias you accept as a result. Your answer must be 200 – 300 words.

You must use Times New Roman, font size 12, single spaced format.

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Write a response to each of these students’ discussion posts. One paragraph each. 6-8 sentences each paragraph. Thank you.

Preparing for recruitment involves several mandatory steps to prevent liabilities to the agency. This includes considering recruitment methods, screening exams, and background checks. However, it is important to understand the legalities of these processes. Their use can violate antidiscrimination laws if an employer uses them to discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or age (40 or older). Unless the employer can justify the test or procedure under the law, the use of these tests can also violate antidiscrimination laws if they disproportionately exclude people in a particular protected group. For this assignment, as the HR director of “For The People IT Design Center” or your selected organization, prepare the hiring manager to recruit for a position of your choice. In a 34 page paper: Compare the different types of recruitment methods. Select one to use in your company and describe why this is your chosen method. Compare two different employment screening exams required for job-relatedness and business necessity. How will you show evidence of job relatedness (validity) for each test? What is the purpose of content validity tests? Analyze the legalities of the employment screening exams used during the hiring process. Discuss the policies and practices that should be in place for internal candidates applying for the position. Describe inadvisable preemployment inquiries as you are preparing for the interview phase. Explain how these could lead to hiring liabilities and what policies you will have in place to avoid any perceived risks. Describe what should be included in the offer to the selectee. Describe your documentation process and explain how long documents should be retained. Additional Requirements Your paper should also meet the following requirements: Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. Standard formatting: Include one-inch margins, appropriate headers, and a title page. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting. Review the Evidence and APA Links to an external site. section of the Writing Center for guidance. Length: 34 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding title page and reference page. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Review the Preparing to Hire rubric to familiarize yourself with the required criteria for this assignment. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 1: Examine the effect of the employment process on current work environments. Compare the different types of recruitment methods. Select one to use in the company and describe why this is the chosen method. Discuss the policies and practices for internal candidates applying for the position. Competency 2: Analyze trends and changes in the laws on diversity, gender, and harassment. Compare two different employment screening exams required for job-relatedness and business necessity. Discusses how it will show evidence of job relatedness (validity) for each test. Discusses the purpose of content validity tests. Competency 3: Apply the laws and safety issues in the workplace. Analyze the legalities of the employment screening exams used during the hiring process. Describe what should be included in the offer to the selectee, describe the documentation process, and explain how long documents should be retained. Competency 5: Create strategies for recovery from exposure to liabilities. Describe inadvisable preemployment inquiries, explain how these could lead to hiring liabilities, and include the policies that have to be in place to avoid any perceived risks. Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resources profession. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resources profession. Week 4 Assignment: Preparing to Hire Week 4 Assignment: Preparing to Hire Criteria Ratings Pts Compare the different types of recruitment methods. Select one to use in the company and describe why this is the chosen method. 22.5 to >19.13 pts DISTINGUISHED Evaluates the different types of recruitment methods. Selects one to use in your company and discusses why this is your chosen method and supports with details from scholarly sources. 19.13 to >15.75 pts PROFICIENT Compares the different types of recruitment methods. Select one to use in your company and describe why this is your chosen method. 15.75 to >0 pts BASIC Lists the different types of recruitment methods. Selects one to use in your company and describe why this is your chosen method and key information is missing. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not compare the different types of recruitment methods or does not select one to use in your company or does not describe why this is your chosen method. / 22.5 pts Compare two different employment screening exams required for job-relatedness and business necessity. Discusses how it will show evidence of job relatedness (validity) for each test. Discusses the purpose of content validity tests. 19.5 to >16.58 pts DISTINGUISHED Analyzes two different employment screening exams required for job-relatedness and business necessity. Discusses how it will you show evidence of job relatedness (validity) for each test. Discusses the purpose of content validity tests. Supports ideas with details from scholarly sources. 16.58 to >13.65 pts PROFICIENT Compares two different employment screening exams required for job-relatedness and business necessity. Discusses how it will you show evidence of job relatedness (validity) for each test. Discusses the purpose of content validity tests. 13.65 to >0 pts BASIC Discusses two different employment screening exams required for job-relatedness and business necessity. Lists how it will you show evidence of job relatedness (validity) for each test. Shares the purpose of content validity tests. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not compare two different employment screening exams required for job-relatedness and business necessity. Does not discuss how it will you show evidence of job relatedness (validity) for each test. Does not discuss the purpose of content validity tests. / 19.5 pts Analyze the legalities of the employment screening exams used during the hiring process. 19.5 to >16.58 pts DISTINGUISHED Evaluates the legalities of the employment screening exams used during the hiring process and supports with details from scholarly sources. 16.58 to >13.65 pts PROFICIENT Analyzes the legalities of the employment screening exams used during the hiring process. 13.65 to >0 pts BASIC Discusses the legalities of the employment screening exams used during the hiring process and key information is missing. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not analyze the legalities of the employment screening exams used during the hiring process. / 19.5 pts Discuss the policies and practices for internal candidates applying for the position. 19.5 to >16.58 pts DISTINGUISHED Discusses and analyzes the policies and practices for internal candidates applying for the position and supports with details from scholarly sources. 16.58 to >13.65 pts PROFICIENT Discusses the policies and practices for internal candidates applying for the position. 13.65 to >0 pts BASIC Lists the policies and practices for internal candidates applying for the position and key information is missing. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not list the policies and practices for internal candidates applying for the position. / 19.5 pts Describe inadvisable preemployment inquiries, explain how these could lead to hiring liabilities, and include the policies that have to be in place to avoid any perceived risks. 19.5 to >16.58 pts DISTINGUISHED Discusses inadvisable preemployment inquiries, explains how these could lead to hiring liabilities, includes the policies that have to be in place to avoid any perceived risks, and supports with details from scholarly sources. 16.58 to >13.65 pts PROFICIENT Describes inadvisable preemployment inquiries, explains how these could lead to hiring liabilities, and includes the policies that have to be in place to avoid any perceived risks. 13.65 to >0 pts BASIC Itemizes inadvisable preemployment inquiries, discusses how these could lead to hiring liabilities, and includes the policies that have to be in place to avoid any perceived risks, but key information is missing. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not itemize inadvisable preemployment inquiries, discuss how these could lead to hiring liabilities, or include the policies that have to be in place to avoid any perceived risks. / 19.5 pts Describe what should be included in the offer to the selectee, describe the documentation process, and explain how long documents should be retained. 19.5 to >16.58 pts DISTINGUISHED Discusses what should be included in the offer to the selectee, describes the documentation process, explains how long documents should be retained, and supports with details from scholarly sources. 16.58 to >13.65 pts PROFICIENT Describes what should be included in the offer to the selectee, describes the documentation process, and explains how long documents should be retained. 13.65 to >0 pts BASIC Lists what should be included in the offer to the selectee, describes the documentation process, and explains how long documents should be retained, but key information is missing. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not list what should be included in the offer to the selectee, describe the documentation process, or explain how long documents should be retained. / 19.5 pts Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resources profession. 30 to >25.5 pts DISTINGUISHED Communicates in a manner that is scholarly and professional that addresses the intended audience and is free of grammatical and mechanical errors. 25.5 to >21 pts PROFICIENT Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resources profession. 21 to >0 pts BASIC Communicates in a manner that is professional for members of the human resources profession, but manner is not scholarly as there is inconsistency with grammar and mechanics. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the human resources profession. / 30 pts Total Points: 0 Choose

As with secondary data, primary data is used to determine the target market or markets that may be in need of a product or service. Unlike secondary data, which can be found from existing sources, primary data is gathered by using one or more collection methods. In this assignment, you will identify an existing product or service for which you feel should have primary data gathered. Complete the following for this assignment: Describe a possible new consumer product or service to be provided to a specific market by a real or a fictitious company that you believe should be researched via primary data. Select a country in which to market your product or service. What are the demographics (age, gender, income, and so on) of the primary target market that you would consider the best fit for your new product or service? Explain why you believe it is important to have primary data for the product or service. Identify the data that should be gathered through primary research. How would you suggest gathering this data? Identify possible mistakes the enterprise providing the product or service might have made, had they relied only on secondary data. Once complete, submit your assignment to your instructor. Refer to the Marketing Research Using Primary Data rubric to ensure you have met the requirements of the assignment prior to submitting. Include a title page. The length of this paper should be determined by the content. As stated previously for all assignments, your paper should generally follow APA guidelines in structure, format, citations, and references. In addition, the paper should be in Word or RTF format. Refer to Campus resources Academic Success Center Links to an external site. and Evidence and APA Links to an external site. as needed. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 1: Evaluate marketing research. Explains the need for and importance of primary data. Competency 2: Analyze a potential market, based on data. Describes a consumer product or service to be researched via primary data. Describes the target market for a product or service. Identifies data that should be gathered through primary research, and how the data should be gathered. Week 4 Assignment: Marketing Research Based on Primary Data Week 4 Assignment: Marketing Research Based on Primary Data Criteria Ratings Pts Describes a consumer product or service to be researched via primary data. 12.5 to >10.63 pts DISTINGUISHED Describes a consumer product or service to be researched via primary data and explains the objective of conducting associated marketing research. 10.63 to >8.75 pts PROFICIENT Describes a consumer product or service to be researched via primary data. 8.75 to >0 pts BASIC Identifies a consumer product or service to be researched via primary data. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not identify a consumer product or service to be researched via primary data. / 12.5 pts Describes the target market for a product or service. 12.5 to >10.63 pts DISTINGUISHED Describes the target market for a product or service, and describes the possible viability of the product in that target market. 10.63 to >8.75 pts PROFICIENT Describes the target market for a product or service. 8.75 to >0 pts BASIC Identifies but does not describe the target market for a project or service. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe the target market for a product or service. / 12.5 pts Explains the need for and importance of primary data. 12.5 to >10.63 pts DISTINGUISHED Explains the need for and importance of primary data, and identifies possible mistakes the enterprise providing the product or service might have made, had they relied only on secondary data. 10.63 to >8.75 pts PROFICIENT Explains the need for and importance of primary data. 8.75 to >0 pts BASIC Explains general needs for primary data, but not for this specific product. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not explain the need for and importance of primary data. / 12.5 pts Identifies data that should be gathered through primary research, and how the data should be gathered. 12.5 to >10.63 pts DISTINGUISHED Identifies data that should be gathered through primary research, how the data should be gathered, and how analysis of the results might affect business decisions. 10.63 to >8.75 pts PROFICIENT Identifies data that should be gathered through primary research, and how the data should be gathered. 8.75 to >0 pts BASIC Identifies either the data that should be gathered through primary research, or how the data should be gathered. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not identify data that should be gathered through primary research, and how that data should be gathered. / 12.5 pts

Instructions and rubric attached. Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Assessment Description

Throughout this course, you will work on a strategic case analysis project. This project consists of different parts you will complete each week that build on each other.

Go to the “Strategy Club” website, located in Class Resources, and review sample strategic plans provided under the “Student Resources” section. Such samples provide examples of what your completed strategic case analysis should look like at the end of the course.

To complete the assignment deliverable, you will be following the directions and steps listed below. These steps are provided to assist you in delivering appropriately complete work. It is recommended that you complete this matrices assignment by the fifth day of this topic so that you have enough time to complete your individual analysis of the matrices as both assignments are due in this topic.

Complete the following.

Part 1: SPACE Matrix

Construct a strategic position and action evaluation (SPACE) matrix by doing the following.

• Step 1: Review your company’s business, its most recent Form 10K and quarterly report, and review industry and competitive information pertaining to your company to assist you.
• Step 2: Follow guidelines provided in Chapter 6 of Strategic Management: A Competitive Advantage Approach, Concepts, and Cases to learn how to create a SPACE matrix.
• Step 3: Use your planning template to develop a SPACE matrix for your company.
• Step 4: In at least 150 words, explain what strategies you recommend, given your SPACE analysis. Avoid generic, vague terms such as “market development.”

Part 2: Grand Strategy Matrix

Construct a grand strategy matrix by doing the following.

• Step 1: Use the data you have previously compiled about your company throughout the course to assist you. Follow guidelines provided in Chapter 6 of Strategic Management: A Competitive Advantage Approach, Concepts, and Cases to learn how to create a grand strategy matrix. Specifically refer to Figure 6-13.
• Step 2: Use your planning template to develop a grand strategy matrix for your company.
• Step 3: When developing the grand strategy matrix be sure to rank the x-axis from 1 (extremely weak competitive position) to 9 (extremely strong competitive position). Rank the y-axis from 1 (extremely slow market growth) to 9 (extremely rapid market growth).

Part 3: Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM)

Construct a quantitative strategic planning matrix (QSPM) by doing the following.

• Step 1: Use the data you have previously compiled about your company throughout the course to assist you. Follow guidelines provided in Chapter 6 of Strategic Management: A Competitive Advantage Approach, Concepts, and Cases to learn how to create a QSPM. Specifically refer to Tables 6-4 and 6-5.
• Step 2: Use your planning template to develop a QSPM for your company.

Part 4: Analysis

Using the work, you completed for Parts 1, 2, and 3 inform your analysis for the following in at least 300 words.

• Analyze the significance of these three matrices regarding their relevance for strategic planning. Include a description of the key information for each of the three matrices.
• Discuss how the information from your analysis will influence your recommendations for strategy selection, planning, and implementation.

In preparation for the final submission of the assignment, without prematurely determining and formalizing strategic goals and objectives, begin thinking about possible strategies to capitalize and add value to the organization based on the analysis of this information.

Deliverables

• Submit the SPACE matrix.
• Submit a brief explanation in at least 150 words, explaining what strategies you recommend, given your SPACE analysis.
• Submit the Grand Strategy matrix.
• Submit the QSPM.
• Submit an analysis of at least 300 words.

General Requirements

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Unit 5 Reflections will focus on the Unit 5 material covered this week. The reflection entry will focus on your most significant topic of interest from the Unit. The reflection will require critical thought as you apply your own thoughts and values to the topic. The entry should contain at least 250 words with no spelling or grammar errors. Your reflection should be in your own words with at least 1 added APA in-text and matching reference citation from the week’s material. The added supported material should come from the unit or an outside scholarly journal. Remember to follow APA 7 guidelines with formatted reference(s) and corresponding in-text citation(s). Please address these questions in your reflection: What new information did I learn about communication and culture in a professional setting? What surprised me most about what I learned? How will I apply cultural information to help me practice competent intercultural communication?

Giffen Goods do not follow standard consumer demand theory. They are products or services whose demand increases when their price increases and fall with price decreases. Typically, they are low-income, nonluxury products.

• Choose two products that fall within the category of a Giffen Good.
• After some individual research, write a 2-page paper describing each product, comparing the two products.
• Include reasons for each product’s increasing demand.

*The paper should be size 12-font, double-spaced, and include an introduction, body, and conclusion (no title page or references required for this assignment).

Instructions: Before (you) begin this Writing Assignment: Take time to carefully read and reflect on (all) of the Instructions.

Sources: Planning Calendar and BA 3350 Courses Textbook: After reading and completing the first weeks Modules listed in the Planning Calendar and Required Courses Textbook/Readings also listed in the Planning Calendar (Weeks 1 & 2) You should be able to apply each Module Takeaways and Learning Objectives (LO/s) listed in each chapter in the courses textbook. Examples are listed below.

Modules: Go to each Named Module and (REREAD): Business Communication and Reading Strategies, Planning and Conducting Business Research UHD Dykes Library Online Tutorial: Intro to Library Services, Academic Honesty- AI Generative Statement, and Documentation/Referencing Style/APA.

BA 3350 Courses Textbook: LO/S: Key Learning Objectives for this assignment.

LO1.1 Explain the importance of establishing credibility for business communications.

LO1.2 Describe how competence, caring and character affect your credibility as a communicator.

LO6.2 Identify the needs of your audience in the AIM planning process.

LO6.3 Gather the right information and refine business ideas in the AIM planning process.

LO6.4 Develop your primary message and key points in the AIM planning process.

LO7.3 Describe and apply the components of the reviewing stage, including a FAIR test, proofreading, and feedback.

LO10.2 Describe the process for developing routine business messages.

LO11.2 Explain the AIM planning process for persuasive messages and the basic components of most persuasive messages.

LO11.4 Create compelling internal persuasive messages.

LO13.5 Evaluate the usefulness of data sources for business research.

LO13.6 Conduct secondary research to address a business problem.

LO 14.3 Demonstrate excellent thinking by applying a precision-oriented style to reports.

LO17.3 Evaluate the primary needs of employers for positions of interests.

Expected Outcome/Deliverable: Individual/Writing Assignment- Carefully Read All of the Instructions and Complete as detailed below. Research and develop your primary/persuasive message and key points in the AIM planning process. The final product should be a professional persuasive (One-Page Memorandum) inclusive of ALL the requirements and format guidelines below.

Do NOT use Templates in Microsoft Word -OR- Documentation Systems to format the memorandum or reference.

(Again) Per this course BA 3350 Syllabus As a UHD student, you are responsible for following the UHD Statement 3.A.19. Your faculty member will identify the penalty for academic honesty violations and the penalty of an F in a course is recommended in instances of multiple and/or flagrant violations.” The policy also requires that all violations are reported to the Office of the Dean of Students.

AI Generative Statement – In this course, (Nealy/BA 3350) the use of AI Generative Software, like ChatGPT, is prohibited due to its potential impact on education quality and skill development. All submitted work must be your own and comply with the universitys Academic Honesty Policy. Unauthorized collaboration or use of AI software is not allowed.

Important: AGAIN: In this course, (Nealy/BA 3350) ALL submitted work must be your own and comply with the universitys Academic Honesty Policy. ALL (AI) tools are prohibited due to their potential impact on education quality and skill development. This means – No Use of Generative AI Permitted, e.g., Automated Writing Tools, Grammarly, including ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence (AI) tools Unauthorized collaboration/use of AI software – Students should not have another person/entity do the writing of any substantive portion of an assignment for them, which includes hiring a person or a company to write assignments and using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. This also means/includes – ALL examinations (tests, quizzes, assessments, etc.) in this course are closed books, closed notes, and closed collaborations (internal/external) exams. Video monitoring and other technological means may be used to supplement documentation of acts involving [academic honesty violations]. If you are NOT sure, you should ask your faculty member (Nealy/BA3350) before using AI tools. Please READ the universitys Academic Honesty Policy- in this course (Nealy BA 3350) penalty for academic honesty violations [grade of zero or grade of F] all violations will be reported to the Office of the Dean of Students.

PLAN

For (Planning) purposes: Review Coursework listed in the Planning Calendar (Weeks 1&2) Reflect on (ALL) listed Coursework (Modules and Required Course’s Textbook Readings) Takeaways. You should also review your course’s notes linked to this assignment.

Next Complete the following- Source: Courses Textbook/Chapter 6: Creating Effective Business Messages -Go to Pages 195/196 – Under Evaluation Exercises #6.6 Self-Assessment of Approach to Writing – Read and Complete- ONLY the Short Assessment. Reflect on your findings from this assessment. Do NOT write as detailed in the Short Assessment.

Why Does This Matter? Excerpt from courses textbook Chapter 1 Establishing Credibility- Pages 14/15 …this textbook gives you opportunities to deliberately and consciously elevate your communication skill set. Now, think about your prior understanding of (Credibility) in comparison to new information gained from: completing Coursework listed for (Weeks 1 & 2), reading courses textbook (Chapter 1/Establishing Credibility), and completing the Evaluation Exercise (Self-Assessment of Approach to Writing). Next, think about how (you) can use (ALL) of this Coursework to analyze your (Writing Practices) identify areas to develop and specific plan to track continuous improvement of your goals.

Audience: In this assignment you will write a One-page professional persuasive internal Memorandum addressed to your optimistic professor about Writing Prompt – how (you) plan -as an undergraduate declared business major – to take responsibility for developing and tracking (your) writing progress.

How to Gather the Right Information: Current Writing Status /Use your findings from the Self-Assessment of Approach to Writing EX. What are your strengths? And- Identify (ONE) area for improvement. You can identify your own area for improvement. You do NOT have to use the following suggestions: (1) Select a Strategy to Overcome Writers Block, (2) Use familiar words or practice using terms specific to your declared business major, (3) Reading + Writing/ Select one Reading Strategy from the Discussion Business Communication and Reading Strategies, (4) Avoid Clichs and Buzzwords, or (5) Select a strategy to avoid Content errors/incorrect or missing information.

Planning and Conducting Business Research You will need to gather information, i.e., conduct Secondary Research/UHD Dykes Library Business Database/Business Source Complete -SEARCH OPTION: ONLY search/use the following Two Journals: Business and Professional Communication Quarterly -OR- International Journal of Business Communication – to address the Writing Prompt and your identified (ONE) area for improvement. You must select/use (ONE) scholarly business journal article from Business and Professional Communication Quarterly -OR- International Journal of Business Communication. Reminder: Your goal when researching and reading secondary research is to -evaluate the usefulness of the data sources and identify (ONE) article – useful for creating your business message in the AIM Planning Process.

Do NOT use (other journals or sources) in this memorandum.

DO NOT use an article over ten years old (start at 2016 2026).

DO NOT use/refer to the courses textbook as a citation/secondary source/reference.

Do NOT use personal opinions.

Do NOT use business articles discussing information unrelated to the Writing Prompt and your declared undergraduate Business major meaning- random topics/research investigations with demographics NOT related to undergraduate business majors OR plausible hiring/employment locations.

Do NOT use websites, e.g., companies, organizations, and other such sources.

Academic Honesty – AI Generative Statement – Documentation/Referencing Style/APA – Required Citation: You must use information from your (ONE) selected scholarly business journal article for your (ONE) Citation. Key the Citation as an in-text direct quote (7th edition APA Documentation Style). DO NOT use over four lines of the information from the article to complete your in-text citation. ONLY cite the citation (ONCE) in the memorandum.

Develop Your Message– The memorandum must have a short Introduction. Develop elements in the first paragraph to explain your plan linked to the Writing Prompt/reason for writing the memorandum. Consider dividing your draft into sections /paragraphs inclusive of but not limited to the following. Example: Identify the topic and purpose in the Subject Line.

(1) Introduction Briefly describe/identify your purpose and preview content.

(2) Body The business research (ONE scholarly business journal article) must be applicable to the Writing Prompt in this assignment. Develop elements – be specific when discussing your area for improvement. Use (one) Visual enhancement (bold or italics). The body must include (ONE) Citation/In-text direct quote (7th edition APA Documentation Style). Reminder: DO NOT use over four lines of the information from the article to complete your in-text direct quote – only cite the information once in the memorandum- from the (ONE) Selected scholarly business journal – (ONLY/USE) Business and Professional Communication Quarterly -OR- International Journal of Business Communication.

(3) Conclusion – Give a sense of closure or summary. Do NOT use (In conclusion). *Summarize (not repeat) the academic/career readiness information you learned from your article. *Hint: Explain how you plan to compensate within the scope of your findings in terms of continuous improvement.

Reference: Do NOT use templates. Do NOT key the word Reference. Must use APA format– list/key the selected (ONE) scholarly business journal article used for your in-text direct quote at the bottom of your memorandum/page after the last paragraph. Required: At the end of the citation place the web address- link to your article. If you need a little extra space to list/format your selected article, use Times New Roman- font size 10. Do NOT use a footer. Do NOT key the Reference on a separate page. Do NOT use templates.

Other Key Requirements

FORMAT: For Visual Purposes ONLY Read the courses textbook Appendix B– Page 588- Components of Memos and Visual Purposes/Review-Page 589- Figure B.1 Sample Memo. Do NOT use a template. Do NOT place the word Memorandum as a header. Do NOT use the illustrated information in the sample Memo, i.e., Header (name of company) or Notations: Enclosures or Distribution.

Reminder/Again: Do NOT use Templates in Microsoft Word -OR- Documentation Systems to format the memorandum or reference.

Required: The final product should be a professional persuasive (One-Page Memorandum) inclusive of ALL the requirements and format guidelines below. Do Not use/submit a cover page.

Required: Use – 1-inch Top Heading (TO, FROM, DATE, SUBJECT) – To: Dr. Nealy rather than information illustrated in the sample Memo. Make sure to supply applicable information – From (Use Your UHD Name of Record (First then Last), Date and Subject (use a descriptive subject line/it should clearly identify the topic and purpose). The assignment must meet the requirements/formatting detailed in this section/Other Key Requirements.

MARGINS: Use 1-inch for top/bottom and left/right side margins. Do NOT indent paragraphs.

FONT: Use Size 12-point Times New Roman.

SPACING: Use single space to format the body of each section/paragraph THEN- Use 1.5 spaces between each section/paragraph (i.e., at the end of section/paragraph one use 1.5 spaces THEN – go back to using single space for the body of section/paragraph two – at the end of section/paragraph two use 1.5 spaces-then go back to using single space for the body of section/paragraph 3).

Important – Submission Guidelines

DO – Submit the assignment as an attached WORD file in the Named (Developing My Credibility) Assignment Submission Box. Name the file- use your last name and Memo. (Ex. NealyMemo).

DO NOTs – Please read – I will NOT accept the submission.

Do NOT PDF the assignment.

Do NOT submit the assignment via Course Message.

Do NOT submit the assignment via my university email.

Do NOT post comments in the Submission Box when submitting the assignment.