Category: Business and management

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, Read Chapter 8 of the course textbook, Operations and Supply Chain Management. Read Virtual Teams: Meaning, Types, Advantages & Disadvantages Links to an external site. . One of the major trends in business is the move toward virtual workplaces. In a virtual team, members are dispersed, either geographically or organizationally, with their primary communication through electronic means, as opposed to face-to-face communication. Management concepts of virtual teams can also be employed within a more traditional workplace. Research and write a paper on the advantages and disadvantages of virtual teams in today’s digital environment. In your paper, Describe the advantages and disadvantages of virtual teams in today’s digital environment. The Virtual Teams paper must be four to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style Links to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft Word Links to an external site. resource. must include a separate title page with the following in title case: title of paper in bold font Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page. student’s name name of institution course name and number instructor’s name Deadline must be 3 days, service must be Editing, assignment type must be Essay(any type), Assignment level must be Master’s due date must utilize academic voice, size must be 5 pages, double spacing, 4 sources APA 7th edition, Review the Academic Voice Links to an external site. resource for additional guidance. must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper. must use at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to the course text. https://content.wisestep.com/virtual-teams-meaning-types-advantages-disadvantages/

In this case study, students will analyze TechForward Inc., a mid-sized software company navigating issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through the lens of intersectionality and inclusive leadership.

This analytical report asks you to apply key theories and research discussed in class, such as:

1. Crenshaws (1989) concept of intersectionality
2. Cheng & Groysbergs (2024) model of learning- oriented cultures
3. Nishii & Mayers (2009) work on inclusive leadership, and
4. Dobbin & Kalevs (2016) findings on effective DEI interventions.

Your task is to demonstrate how these frameworks can explain TechForwards current challenges and guide evidence-based organizational change. The goal is to integrate conceptual analysis with practical application, showing how theory can inform more inclusive strategies, leadership behaviors, and structural reforms within organizations.

Assignment Overview

• Length: 3-5 pages double-spaced
• Format: Analytical brief (paragraph form); use APA style for citations and references
• Submission: Upload a Word or PDF file to Canvas

Evaluation Criteria

• Executive Summary (20 points)
• Analysis (70 points)
• Recommendations (50 points)
• Strategy Development (50 points)
• Critical Thinking & Integration (40 points)
• Organization & Clarity (20 points)

When communicating, we constantly make decisions regarding what information to include and what information to exclude from our messages. Communication decisions have legal and ethical dimensions. Business communicators must consider the impact of their messages to ensure that receivers are not deceived.

In this assignment, students will write about news or articles that focus on the subject of business ethics in communication. Students will demonstrate and reflect the impact and importance of ethics in communication

Students are required to write 6 pages of content, then include a cover page, table of contents, and reference page. The paper must follow APA format and include appropriate headings and sub-headings and at least five scholarly citations (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, textbook, etc.). Your own textbook does not count towards the scholarly reference minimum. See the rubric for grading criteria. Suggested headings are listed below:

• Abstract
• Overview, Introduction, or Background
• Summary of news or articles
• Impact of Ethics in Communication
• The relevance of the content toward ethics and communication
• Consequences or impact on the subject, organization, and/or society
• Importance of Ethics in Business
• Discussion or Reflection
• The implication of the lesson learned
• Conclusion
• References

Blog post (50%) (700-1,000 words) The brief is as follows: Donore Credit Union ( ) is an inner city credit union in The Liberties area of Dublin. The mission of the credit union is to promote the financial well-being of its members. It was the first credit union to be established in Ireland in the late 1950s and has proudly remained independent and closely connected to its members ever since. While the credit union had assets of ?100 and a membership of 100 in its first year, it quickly grew to where it is today, having assets of 40 million and a membership of over 5,500 people. Donore Credit Union continues to focus on the core business of loans and savings, really knowing its members and offering a personal touch. It is mindful of its iconic status as the oldest credit union in the country and continues to leverage this position with all of its stakeholders, including its members. The board of Donore Credit Union is committed to operating in accordance with the credit union principles and to dealing with members in a professional and respectful manner at all times. The credit union has strategically positioned itself as being deeply embedded in its local community. Although considered small in asset size relative to other larger entities, it has remained staunchly independent, choosing to retain and nurture its local identity as a stand-alone credit union serving the needs of its specific community. While other credit unions have merged, either strategically or out of necessity, the board of Donore Credit Union has deliberately pursued a strategy of local embeddedness and community partnership, retaining and building on its local identity and competitive advantage. Notwithstanding this autonomous and independent stance, Donore strongly believes in the co-operative principle of co-operation among co-operatives. It works closely with credit unions in the Dublin Meitheal, sharing ideas and expertise with other credit unions across the greater Dublin area. It has also led out on the establishment and development of the Credit Union Alliance (CUSA), a growing alliance of 31 credit unions nationwide collaborating for shared and sustainable success. Drawing explicitly on the practice of Donore Credit Union and your choice 2 other named Irish credit unions, write a blog using convincing evidence and examples, that explains the importance and the impact of collaborative practices between credit unions. Draw, in particular, on examples of their contributions and leadership in supporting collaboration between credit unions in Ireland, as is fitting to their principles and values, and the resulting benefits to members. Submission & Formatting Guidelines for Assignment 1: Do not exceed 700 to 1,000 words in length. The language used in the blog needs to be accessible, punchy and contemporary, while also being professional. The use of images is encouraged. Break up the text with headings. Footnotes should not be used. Endnotes should be used to give the references within the text but only for this purpose.

Blog post (50%) (700-1,000 words) The brief is as follows: Donore Credit Union ( ) is an inner city credit union in The Liberties area of Dublin. The mission of the credit union is to promote the financial well-being of its members. It was the first credit union to be established in Ireland in the late 1950s and has proudly remained independent and closely connected to its members ever since. While the credit union had assets of ?100 and a membership of 100 in its first year, it quickly grew to where it is today, having assets of 40 million and a membership of over 5,500 people. Donore Credit Union continues to focus on the core business of loans and savings, really knowing its members and offering a personal touch. It is mindful of its iconic status as the oldest credit union in the country and continues to leverage this position with all of its stakeholders, including its members. The board of Donore Credit Union is committed to operating in accordance with the credit union principles and to dealing with members in a professional and respectful manner at all times. The credit union has strategically positioned itself as being deeply embedded in its local community. Although considered small in asset size relative to other larger entities, it has remained staunchly independent, choosing to retain and nurture its local identity as a stand-alone credit union serving the needs of its specific community. While other credit unions have merged, either strategically or out of necessity, the board of Donore Credit Union has deliberately pursued a strategy of local embeddedness and community partnership, retaining and building on its local identity and competitive advantage. Notwithstanding this autonomous and independent stance, Donore strongly believes in the co-operative principle of co-operation among co-operatives. It works closely with credit unions in the Dublin Meitheal, sharing ideas and expertise with other credit unions across the greater Dublin area. It has also led out on the establishment and development of the Credit Union Alliance (CUSA), a growing alliance of 31 credit unions nationwide collaborating for shared and sustainable success. Drawing explicitly on the practice of Donore Credit Union and your choice 2 other named Irish credit unions, write a blog using convincing evidence and examples, that explains the importance and the impact of collaborative practices between credit unions. Draw, in particular, on examples of their contributions and leadership in supporting collaboration between credit unions in Ireland, as is fitting to their principles and values, and the resulting benefits to members. Submission & Formatting Guidelines for Assignment 1: Do not exceed 700 to 1,000 words in length. The language used in the blog needs to be accessible, punchy and contemporary, while also being professional. The use of images is encouraged. Break up the text with headings. Footnotes should not be used. Endnotes should be used to give the references within the text but only for this purpose.

Listen Module 3 – SLP Grand Strategy Selection For purposes of the Module 3 SLP, you are a Strategic Management consultant. Your client is a major competitor in the Amusement Park industry and CEO of Sea World Parks and Entertainment, Incorporated. Your client has an extensive number of strengths, a solid image, an emerging market share in the industry, excellent cash flow, and a very low long-term debt-to-equity ratio. Because your clients company is renowned in the industry, the organization has also managed to attract and retain the most talented people working in the industry. Finally, the companys approach to marketing is second to none. While your client is clearly aware of its internal strengths, the organization is still unclear relative to whether the company should pursue a Grow (a more aggressive) strategy or a Hold (a more passive) strategy. Your client has engaged you to do some research on the industry (use IBISWorld and other current publications in the library). In IBISWorld: Amusement Parks in the U.S. (713110, be sure to review the sections: Industry Questions and Industry Issues in addition to other key information and industry data. Perform a SWOT Analysis for the company and determine the relative attractiveness of the industry as a whole. Using the G.E./McKinsey Matrix, decide whether your client should pursue a Grow or a Hold strategy and discuss recommendations for action. Finally, use the Model of Grand Strategy Clusters to recommend a grand strategy that your client should pursue. Be sure to justify your choice. SLP Assignment Expectations The minimum length requirement for this Module SLP Assignment is 3 full pages (excluding Title and Reference pages), to include 2 scholarly sources. Provide an APA-formatted title page. Use the APA 7 Template. The 3 full pages will include an introduction, body of work with 2 scholarly sources cited to support your work, and a conclusion (that aligns with your purpose statement, summarizes each section, and then wraps up into a final thought). Provide an APA7-formatted References Page (See APA 7 References section at ). Upload your paper to the SLP Dropbox before the assignment due date. Proofread your work. Also, see the sources below for APA and Student Support Services: Student Support Resources Trident Introduction to APA Understanding Plagiarism Grading Note: At Trident University International, rubrics are used for grading. These rubrics specify the points available for each component of an assignment. Points are earned based on the level of the work submitted. The rubric in the SLP Dropbox is used for this SLP Assignment. Privacy Policy | Contact

Listen Module 3 – Case Grand Strategy Selection Assignment Overview The Module 3 Case Assignment requires that you use the various Grand Strategy selection matrices to select the grand strategy (or strategies) that the General Motors Corporation should follow. Case Assignment List the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for General Motors Corporation using IBIS World (Car & Automobile Manufacturing in the US: 33611A). Search the Navigation Tabs (Competitive Landscape, Major Companies, Industry at a Glance, Industry Performance, and Industry Outlook) to develop your SWOT Analysis. Review the SWOT Analysis Diagram (Slide 4 of the Grand Strategy Selection Matrices PowerPoint presentation). In which cell do you believe General Motors belongs? Defend your answer. You can listen to this PowerPoint presentation. Please note the link at the bottom of the presentation that states, Open with Doc Reader. When this is clicked it allows for the listener to click on a button that says, Listen. Clicking this Listen button reads each individual slide. With each slide, the student needs to re-click the word Listen. Next, using the Grand Strategy Selection Matrix (Slide 7), determine the grand strategy (or grand strategies) that should be pursued by General Motors. Discuss the assumptions you have made in applying the Grand Strategy Selection Matrix (i.e., explain why you chose overcome weaknesses vs. maximize strengths and why you chose internally directed vs. externally directed). Next, apply the Model of Grand Strategy Clusters (Slide 8) to General Motors. Discuss the assumptions you made in applying the Model of Grand Strategy Clusters to General Motors (i.e., rapid vs. slow growth; weak versus strong competitive position). Finally, apply the BCG Matrix (Slide 10) to General Motors’ core strategic choices. Again, discuss your assumptions for choosing (e.g., high versus low market share). Is General Motors a Dog, Cash Cow, Star, or Question Mark? Compare your results from the Grand Strategy Selection Matrix (Step 2), the Model of Grand Strategy Clusters (Step 3), and the BCG Matrix (Step 4). How do your results compare? Conclude your written analysis by stating which grand strategy (or strategies) General Motors should follow and why. Defend your answer. Assignment Expectations The minimum length requirement for this Case Assignment is 5 full pages (excluding Title and Reference pages), to include 3 scholarly sources. Provide an APA-formatted title page. Use the APA 7 Template. The 5 full pages will include an introduction, body of work with 3 scholarly sources cited to support your work, and a conclusion (that aligns with your purpose statement, summarizes each section, and then wraps up into a final thought). Provide an APA7 formatted References Page (See APA 7 References section at ). Upload your paper to the Case Dropbox before the assignment due date. Proofread your work. Also, see the sources below for APA and Student Support Services: Student Support Resources Trident Introduction to APA Understanding Plagiarism Grading Note: At Trident University International, rubrics are used for grading. These rubrics specify the points available for each component of an assignment. Points are earned based on the level of the work submitted. The rubric in the Case Dropbox is used for this Case Assignment. Privacy Policy | Contact

Listen Module 3 – Case International and Multinational Marketing Assignment Overview The Global Brand Supporting a global brand is an ongoing process. As the brand enters more markets, it becomes increasingly difficult to balance local relevance and global messaging. Required Reading Case 3 Resources Taco Bell enlists the moon in its first global marketing campaign (2021) How to Take Local Brands Global: The 5 Golden Rules (2020) Global Branding Versus Global Positioning (2020) Fundamentals of Global Marketing (2020) Standardized or Customized Products (2020) The Necessity of Global Markets (2019) Participating in the Global Marketplace (2019) 13 Businesses With Brilliant Global Marketing Strategies Case Assignment Global Ad Campaigns Search the internet for recent news articles covering brand marketing outside of the United States. Select three different brand campaigns on separate continents (if possible). The brand must also be available in America. You will write a 3-page paper: Describe the campaign, its target market, and the message being delivered. Explain how it suits the local audience. Was it considered successful? Research the brand and explain how it is marketed in the United States. Compare and contrast the U.S. and international campaigns. (1 page for each brand campaign) No quotations are permitted in this paper. Each paragraph (except the introduction and conclusion) must contain at least one in-text citation. Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring Level 2-Developing on the grading rubric. This is a professional paper, not a personal one based on feelings. It must be written in the third person; this means words like I, we, and you are not appropriate. Assignment Expectations Use the attached APA-formatted template (BUS401 Case3) to create your submission. The template is set up in APA 7: double-spacing, font, margins, headings, page breaks, APA help links. Your submission will include: Trident University Internationals cover page A paper with APA citations (2 to 3-sentence introduction, 3-page body, 2 to 3-sentence conclusion) The reference list page in APA format Develop and reference your sources of information with References Page, In-text Citations, and APA Title Page formatting from the following Guides and Links: APA 7th Assignment Template Trident’s Introduction to APA – Understanding Plagiarism- Student Support Resources – Privacy Policy | Contact

PROMPT This assignment requires you to reflect on your undergraduate journey and personality traits drawing on your unique strengths and interests. The goal is to deepen your appreciation of what you have accomplished and the skills you have demonstrated and developed along the way. The assignment also includes a little assessment of AI. TASK Create a reflection comprising: Skills Focus: Adaptability and the Future Prompt an AI bot (i.e., ChatGPT, Perplexity or Gemini) for the 3 most important elements of adaptability and its significance in todays workforce. Provide AIs answer together with the prompt used. Hint: A possible prompt is Provide, in 50 words, three core elements of adaptability in todays workforce [50 words] Contrast the answer with the answer to the same question/prompt using a second AI bot. Which one do you think is better and why? Provide the second AI bots response [50 words] and your answer to the second question [100 words] Critically reflect on how AI will most likely challenge your chosen career path. How might AI effect your opportunity to secure well paid roles? (Hint: Start by reviewing material from modules 2 and 3) [400 words] Self-Assessment: Strengths and Interests Explain what challenge has characterised your subject choice during your undergraduate journey? Remember, be specific! (Hint: Module 1) [100 words] Provide three separate examples of how you have demonstrated up to 5 of your VIA Top character strengths in your undergraduate (BBus) journey. Remember to provide the circumstances (subject). (Module 2) [300 words] Choose one of the examples in 2) and explain how it demonstrated at least 2 of the important future skills identified in (Module 2) [200 words] Hint: Consider reflecting on subject descriptions as well as any major(s) and minor(s) you intend to graduate with. How does your subject selection reflect your character strengths? Note, you should include a paragraph discussing to what extent your character strengths overlap with your BBus curriculum journey. SUBMISSION FORM A report (pdf) clearly articulating the response to each task (and its parts). Word counts need to be explicitly stated. Note, marks are allocated for presentation/formatting. Students are encouraged to be creative, personalising their presentation (this might include personalised watermarks, headers and footers).

Instructions: Research and summarize two articles pertaining to this week’s topics. Submission Instructions: Describe the issues and topics using research outside the textbook. The financial and operational aspects of an organization are important. Health care administrators must have a basic understanding of these areas to successfully run their respective departments and/or organizations. We will look at how departments structure key financial positions within their respective HCOs and how duties and responsibilities are delegated and managed. APA formatted, describing the critical areas of research. Journal and/or peer-reviewed articles required. Industry terminology must be used. Current research within the last five years is preferred. Health insurance and reimbursement methodologies are foundational to understanding health care finance. Health care administrators must have a basic understanding of these areas to successfully run their respective departments and/or organizations. Interestingly, most consumers have no concept of how their benefits are designed, implemented, and paid for. Understanding health insurance from a financial perspective is one aspect to review. Aligning insurance with networks, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles from a structural perspective, and connecting the dots with providers and payors, complicates matters even further. Hopefully, this section will clarify these complexities. At the end of this module, students will be able to: Review the history of setting charges. (CO1, CO4) Define the various methods of setting charges. (CO2, CO4) Describe the impact of cost shifting. (CO1) Review methods of reimbursement to providers. (CO1, CO4)