Category: Business and management

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.

Ethical reasoning pertains to right and wrong human conduct. It requires students to be able to assess their own ethical values in the social context of problems, recognize ethical issues in a variety of settings, think about how different ethical perspectives might be applied to ethical dilemmas, and consider the ramifications of alternative actions. Students ethical self-identity evolves as they practice ethical decision-making skills and learn how to describe and analyze positions on ethical issues.

For this assignment, students are asked to read a case study, IRCS: Valuing Ethics at the Expense of Inventory (Long, Mertins and Searcy, 2013) that describes a series of ethical dilemmas for a fictitious character Lisa Martin. Students will write an essay based on the IRCS case study, from the perspective of the four philosophical views of ethical behavior which are the utilitarian view, individualism view, justice view, and moral rights view according to Chapter 3 in our Textbook: Kinicki, A.; Soignet, D. & Hartnell, C.. (2024). Management: A Practical Introduction (2024 Release p. 74 and 75).

Chapter 3 and IRCS case study should be used as the primary references for this paper, though other outside sources may be used in order to add depth or clarity to the students essay (minimum of 3 references). Remember to list all sources in the references section, with appropriate APA formatting.

Student deliverables (based on the Ethical Reasoning Rubric):

Your written paper must be at least five (5) pages and no more than seven (7) pages in length, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font, and in APA format. The cover page and reference page are not included in the total page count.

Descriptions of each section that you should include in your paper is outlined below. These deliverables correspond to the grading rubric, so please read these instructions carefully.

1. Core ethical beliefs. Student should discuss, with great depth and clarity, your personal core beliefs, as well as the origins of your core beliefs. Core ethical beliefs are fundamental principles that consciously or unconsciously influence your ethical conduct and ethical thinking. They shape your ethical responses and may reflect your environment, religion, culture or training. In a few paragraphs, please tell the reader about your core ethical beliefs, and the origins of these beliefs.
2. Ethical issues recognition. Student should demonstrate mastery recognizing the ethical issues found in the IRCS case study. In other words, this is a summary, in your own words, of the ethical dilemmas found in the IRCS case study. There are several ethical dilemmas in this case study, so in order to receive full points on this section, you must be able to discuss several of the ethical issues, and why you believe these are ethical issues (for Lisa Martin, for the company, and for others discussed in the case study).
3. Understanding different ethical perspectives. Student should identify and explain all four philosophical views of ethical behavior identified in the Knicki and Williams textbook, with significant detail and elaboration (utilitarian view, individualism view, justice view, and moral rights view). You should begin with the textbook definition for each view (with appropriate citations according to APA rules) and then explain what each of these means, in your own words.
4. Application of ethical perspectives. Student should apply all four philosophical views of ethical behavior (utilitarian view, individualism view, justice view, and moral rights view) to Lisa Martins ethical dilemma, with significant detail and elaboration. Meaning, what argument could be made by each philosophical view in helping Lisa Martin make an appropriate ethical decision? For example, according to the (utilitarian view, individualism view, justice view, and moral rights view), Lisa would consider these xx factors and would make these xx decisions based on this philosophical viewpoint.
5. Evaluation of different ethical perspectives to guide actions. Students should state their own position on these ethical dilemmas (meaning, what you would do, if you were Lisa Martin) and you must also state the main ethical perspective you used to inform your choice (utilitarian view, individualism view, justice view, or moral rights view). Students should also evaluate, with highly detailed analysis and clarity, the assumptions and implications of your decision (meaning, what might happen to Lisa Martin if she chooses this path, and what the risks and benefits would be to the company, and others, if they choose to use your advice).

Example paper outline (using centered, bolded sub-headings):

Section 1: Core Ethical Beliefs

Section 2: Ethical Issues Recognition

Section 3: Understanding Different Ethical Perspectives

Section 4: Application of Ethical Perspectives

Section 5: Evaluation of Different Ethical Perspectives to Guide Actions

Section 6: References

Proper APA formatting:

It is critical that you use proper APA 6th edition formatting for writing this essay. Points will be deducted for papers not in APA format. This includes (in order):

1) A title page (does not get included in the total page count).

Edit Document to fit rubric. As a financial analyst for your chosen publicly traded company listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ, you have been asked by the CFO to prepare an investment analysis memo. The goal is to evaluate how the companys current financial decisions affect its future value, using time-value-of-money concepts. The CFO wants your analysis to address both the return expectations and the risk associated with those decisions, including how changes in market conditions could affect valuation. Objective This assignment supports this weeks learning outcomes by requiring you to: Apply time value of money (TVM) principles to real business decisions. Calculate present and future values of cash flows. Discuss the relationship between risk and return and evaluate it using CAPM. Interpret how discount rates and market risk influence investment valuation. Instructions Using the same company as in your previous memoranda, prepare a 500word memo addressed to the CFO. You are to: Identify one recent financial decision or project where the company invested capital or raised financing. Use an AI platform of your choice (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, etc.) to help estimate the present or future value of the projects cash flows. Ask AI to perform TVM calculations or simulate different discount rate scenarios. Interpret the AIs results in your own words. Discuss how discounting, compounding, and market assumptions affect valuation. Use the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to discuss the companys expected return and risk profile relative to the market. Conclude with a short recommendation about how time value and risk-return tradeoffs should influence future investment decisions. Use AI iteratively to test multiple TVM or CAPM assumptions (for example, by adjusting discount rates or betas) and refine your conclusions. Your memo should emphasize your ability to evaluate AI-generated results through professional financial reasoning. Memo Template To: [CFO Name], Chief Financial Officer From: [Your Name], Financial Analyst Date: [Insert Date] Subject: Time Value and Risk Assessment for [Company Name] Introduction Introduce the company and provide context for the financial decision or investment under analysis. Briefly describe its significance. Time Value Analysis Use present and future value concepts to analyze the cash flow timing and impact of the decision. Include quantitative interpretation of results. Risk and Return Discussion Explain how CAPM applies to the companys situation. Discuss beta, expected returns, and how risk affects value. Interpretation and Insights Evaluate what the analysis implies about the firms financial position and strategic outlook. Address market sensitivity and uncertainty. Conclusion Summarize key findings and recommend next steps for managing financial risk and investment planning. Submission Requirements Length: Minimum 500 words (excluding references). Sources: Minimum four credible references in APA format. Use AI responsibly and ethically, following CSU Globals Academic Integrity and AI Use Guidelines. Disclose how you used it (for example: I used Gemini to calculate the present value of Amazons cash flows at varying discount rates, then analyzed how risk adjustments affected results.). Continue using the same company to build continuity in your portfolio of financial memoranda. Rubric [NEW] CT Rubrics [NEW] CT Rubrics Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Requirement Includes all required components, calculations, and analyses as specified in the assignment, including ratio analysis and DuPont evaluation. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content Demonstrates strong knowledge of financial statements and ratios; accurately interprets and applies concepts from readings and sources. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Critical Analysis Provides deep, accurate analysis and interpretation of the companys financial position, trends, and implications using ratios and the DuPont method. 50 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Sources / Examples Integrates four or more credible and relevant sources; effectively connects data and examples to support the analysis. 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization, Grammar, and Style Memo is well-organized, professionally formatted, and written with clear sentence structure and minimal errors. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Style Proper APA formatting with in-text citations and reference list; no more than one significant error. 5 pts Total Points: 120

Introduction

There are four key barriers to communication: process barriers, personal barriers, physical barriers, and semantic barriers.

Write an essay describing how you, as a manager, would overcome each of these four barriers.

A. Describe the guidelines, tools, practices, or procedures that you would use to overcome each type of communication barrier (i.e., process, personal, physical, and semantic).

B. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Scenario:

A shoe manufacturing company is having a problem with returns and customer complaints in their boot division. Top executives are meeting to figure out what these problems in the boot division are costing the company.

• Create an affinity diagram with at least six types of cost centers to show where the boot division is costing the company money. Your diagram should include the following:

Note: You can use the template titled “Affinity Diagram” from the Supporting Documents section to complete this task or you can create your affinity diagram.

A. The problem statement.

B. At least six types of cost centers that are being affected by the boot division.

C. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

D. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Discussion Question(s):

This weeks discussion question has two parts Id like you to answer:

1. In his short essay, How to Write a Literary Journalistic Essay, Dave Hood provides a number of tips for people (like you) who are going to be writing a work of Literary Journalism. Describe some of the tips he gives that are seen in David Sreitfeld’s Sam Bankman-Frieds Wild Rise and Abrupt Crash. That is, what makes Streitfelds essay an exemplary work of literary journalism?
2. What do you think motivated Sam Bankman-Fried to commit fraud on such a large scale? Do you think the article attempts to answer this question? What themes does the article explore?

Instructions in excel and word document

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Write and submit the paper both on elearning and by email. The instructions and notes are attached.

Your assignment is to write a 3-page paper due that is going to take some time to watch the lecture (online students only), research, and analysis to write your paper, so plan your time accordingly.

All papers will be scanned and personally analyzed for AI per the policy in the syllabus. Please don’t throw away 75 points by giving me an AI-written paper. I want to hear your original thoughts. If you choose to do so anyway, please know that I will not return it to you for a redo; I will just deduct either the 50% or give it a zero and move forward.

Email subjects: Your Name – Assignment Name. (Renae Simon – Positioning Paper)

All attachments should be in this format:

Save them as PDF’s

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Example: Renae Simon-Positioning Paper-Online Only

Quality Management Report Using the knowledge you have gained from this course, prepare a presentation about quality management to present to your company’s leadership. Your presentation will aim at exploring strategies for fostering and sustaining a quality-centric culture within your company. In 6-7 slides, your Quality Management Report must address the following essential elements: Introduction (definition of quality management): Define quality management and its importance to your company. Provide a brief overview of quality management history, highlighting the individuals and their contributions to its development. Discuss the importance of customer satisfaction and continuous improvement in quality management. Role of leadership: Explain the importance of leadership in implementing a quality-centric culture in your company. Identify leadership qualities that are most helpful for promoting a quality-centered culture. What new thoughts have you developed about the role of your company leadership in leading a quality-centered company? Quality improvement strategies: Discuss the quality improvement strategies, and make recommendations of which strategies your company should implement. Quality control tools: Identify the quality control tools. Which tools should your company begin to use immediately? Conclusion (call to action): Summarize your learning about quality management. Provide a call to action for a quality-centric culture in your company. Identify the key benefits of a quality-centric culture in ensuring the long-term success of your company. Download the Unit 5 Individual Project template to help complete your assignment. ? src=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.careered.com%2FLCMSFileSharePreview%2FResources%2FMSPowerPoint%2FBADM372_U5IP_Template-approved.pptx%3F_gl%3D1*q2hr0o*_ga*MTUzOTQwNDQ4NS4xNzcwMzQ0NDY3*_ga_26FJSYGBST*czE3NzA0MDgwMDQkbzMkZzEkdDE3NzA0MTE4MTUkajYwJGwwJGgw&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

Assignment Instructions Conduct a Correlation Your instructor will provide you with a data set. Complete the following tasks: Conduct a correlational analysis based on the following research question; What is the relationship between a persons skill and their aptitude? Address the assumptions relating to the test. Select the correct statistical test. Your submission should be completed in APA 7 format in report format in a minimum of 4 pages not including the title page or reference page. Include correct grammar, spelling, tables and figures formatted per APA 7th edition. Results to be included are the results of the correlational analysis on the relationship between a persons skill and their aptitude, and assumptions relating to the test. A brief narrative explaining results should be included. Upload a Word documentation with the required information. Unit 4 asks you to complete two EOSA modules in the correlation methodology. Then you have an assignment where you actually run these tests and reports the results. This is what you would be doing if your study was trying to determine if there was a relationship between two variables. Remember, correlation is not causation only relationship.