Category: Business and management

• How can knowledge of international organizational frameworks aid in conflict resolution and negotiation across cultures? In what ways does understanding international organizations contribute to effective leadership in a global context?

REWRITE THE ATTACHED ASSIGNMENT, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR THE ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS. PLEAE USE THE REFERENCES FROM WEEK 2

Week 1 Readings: Textbook: Blanchard (Leading at a Higher Level) – Chapters 1-5 Harold Koontz, The Management Theory Jungle Revisited (pdf) This article reviews the historical body of knowledge (and is now historical itself), and will set the stage for how we think about different management theories as we move into contemporary leadership frameworks. Nadeem Hussain, et al, Contemporary Management Theories: The Contribution of Contemporary Management Theorists in Tackling Contemporary Management Challenges (pdf) This recent article compliments the Koontz article’s retrospective by summarizing the more recent additions to the body of knowledge and making connections between modern management challenges and prior management theory frameworks Video: CorporateEthics, Strategies for Managing Stakeholders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlK6582g700 R. Edward Freeman discusses aligning with enterprise goals/objectives and then using this context to partner with internal stakeholders across the organization. Course Project Milestone 1: Management Theories Hide Assignment Information Instructions In the course’s first milestone, we will begin by Identifying and analyzing the management theories that most closely resemble the leadership practices within your organization. You will construct a 3-4 page analysis in proper APA formatting using the concepts from this week’s reading as well as additional external research. In this submission, you will: Identify 2-3 management theories that best reflect your organizations approach to leadership, and consider that different departments or levels of organizational leadership may have different – or blended – approaches. Describe how the management theories are implemented, provide specific examples or experiences to support your points, and reinforce them with references (minimum of 4). Assess how these theories align with the organization’s goals and values, considering relative strengths and opportunities for improvement. Reflect on how the organization’s current leadership approach influences decision making, company culture, team dynamics and overall organizational effectiveness.

As a leader in your selected field, it is important to be able to organize and explain the resources available within the organization.

The data, information, knowledge, and wisdom (DIKW) model is a tool for knowledge management.

In this assignment, you will apply the DIKW model to the knowledge assets within an organization of your choice.

Pick an organization within the Government. Be sure to follow Doctoral Writing Styles and standards

This is a 2-part assignment. You will create a DIKW model to explain these resources to company leaders.

Part 1: Graphic

Create a graphic to illustrate the DIKW model for your organization. The graphic should encapsulate all data, information, knowledge, and wisdom available to the organization selected. Include flow, state changes, throughput, and knowledge management.

Note: To create this graphic, you may use any commonly available software that permits the design of a single-page visual presentation (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word).

Part 2: Executive Summary

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word executive summary communicating the significance of each element of the DIKW model. The executive summary should:

• Describe all data, structured and unstructured, available to the company.
• Identify sources and types of information available to the company.
• Assess the utility of company knowledge.
• Explain overall wisdom (lessons learned) gained by the company.
• Evaluate the alignment of organizational strategies and objectives and information systems strategies and objectives.
• Recommend strategic changes to optimize the value of these resources for the organization. Consider flow, state changes, collaboration technologies, and knowledge management in your recommendations.

Support your assignment using 3 to 5 peer-reviewed journal articles.

Follow doctoral writing style standards.

Format your citations according to APA guidelines.

Follow the Grading Rubric

1. Create a graphic to illustrate the DIKW model for your organization.

• 15% of total grade

2. Describe all data, structured and unstructured, available to the company.

• 15% of total grade

3. Identify sources and types of information available to the company.

• 10% of total grade

4. Assess the utility of company knowledge.

• 10% of total grade

5. Explain overall wisdom (lessons learned) gained by the company.

• 10% of total grade

6. Evaluate the alignment of organizational strategies and objectives and information systems strategies and objectives.

• 10% of total grade

7. Recommend strategic changes to optimize the value of these resources for the organization.

• 15% of total grade

8. Doctoral Writing Style

• 5% of total grade

9. Support from Scholarly Sources

• 5% of total grade

10. Mechanics and APA Formatting

• 5% of total grade

Documentary Response Piece

Write a response piece to the documentary titled Sick Ar

ound the World from Frontline.

Watch the documentary, Sick Around The World (produced by Frontline and PBS). There should be no fee or charge for watching the documentary.

Below is a link to the documentary. Copy and place in browser at top.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4rg-DJBd34

There are two parts to this assignment,

Part A Research

Part B Response Part

Part A: Students are required to compare and contrast the health care financing and

organization of the US health system with those of the other five capitalist societies

profiled in the documentary. The research piece should address the following

questions:

1 Identify main similarities and differences across the health systems profiled in the documentary.

2 What are the strengths and weaknesses of the US health system compared to those of the five developed countries profiled in the documentary?

3 Identify two changes the US has made to its healthcare system through the Affordable Care Act.

In Part A

the writing should be kept objective, this is the research portion there is no opinion in this portion therefore there should also be no I, We, etc. Focus on the information from the documentary and your research.

Part B: Response

Based off of your research and the documentary, in your opinion, how do you think

the US health system could be reformed in the future taking into consideration the evolution of the five documentaries profiled in the documentary?

What role do you think policy has in the health of a nation? How has health care policy in the US shaped the health of Americans.

Directions:

The paper should be 5 pages, a minimum of 3 pages of content 1 reference page and 1 cover page. Students are required to use 2 sources (a minimum of 1 peer reviewed journal articles, and other quality sources.

Do NOT

use your textbook to support your statements as well the documentary. Using

outside sources is recommended as well as referencing the documentary

Be sure to cite all sources correctly and in APA format.

250 words per article, 3 articles in total

no AI allowed

please apply course concepts (ppts are provided)

Assignment is a business transformation project proposal. The recommended structure is in attached document. I have also attached my proposal which gives an over review of the aims and objectives of the project.

added files. you can change the title if needed

Purpose

This project is designed to ensure that students are familiar with the methodology of collecting and analyzing data from the web. The project focuses on comparing standards of living and economic policies across different countries through GDP analysis and economic freedom indices. Students will collect required data, create tables and graphs to present information, and write analytical reports providing clear insights and interpretations rather than merely presenting data.

Associated Skills

• Data collection and analysis from web-based databases
• Cross-country economic comparison and analysis
• Application of macroeconomic concepts to real-world data
• Professional business writing and presentation
• Critical evaluation of economic policies and their impacts
• Research and citation of credible economic sources

Instructions

This project consists of two main parts and is based on course learning resources from

Unit 1 :

The example of calculations for Part 1 of this Project is in Unit 1 Learning Resource titled Measuring Domestic Output and National Income > Scroll all the way to the end to Check Your Knowledge: GDP in Different Countries (Unit 1).

Unit 6 : ,

Unit 7

Project Requirements

1. Textbook and Learning Resources as a Reference: Students must use the assigned textbook and leaning resources in Unit 1, 6, and 7 as a primary reference for their analysis. This ensures a strong theoretical foundation and context for the data being analyzed.
2. Current Data and References: All data used must be the most recent available data. Students must include references from recent news articles, journals, or other credible sources to support their analysis. This requirement aligns with the expectation to use up-to-date Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and World Development Indicators database data.
3. Focus on Analysis While charts and graphs are necessary to present data visually, the focus should be on explaining the significance of the data.
4. Elimination of First-Person Language: Students must avoid using the first person in their papers. Instead, reflections and analyses should be restated in the third person. This enhances objectivity and professionalism in academic writing.

Part 1: GDP in Different Countries (43 % of the project grade)

Collect and present the required data (19% of the project grade)

• Go to World Development Indicators database: Click on World Development Indicators
• Click on World Development Indicators
• Select 12 countries for your project by checking the check boxes under Country, including USA, China, and Finland
• Select the two data series GDP (current US$) and Population (Total) under Series
• Select the most recent year under Time (use previous year if current year data not available)
• Choose Layout: “Page” for Time, “Column” for Series, “Row” for Country
• Click Apply Changes and retrieve data
• Retrieve data. You can now retrieve data by clicking on the options on the right upper side of the window. Clicking Table will allow you to see data. Click Download options and choose Data on this page only formatted. This option will allow you to download the data in Excel, which can then be copied into your report file. Or you can simply type the required data into the table below. Fill in the table below.

1. Calculate the per capita GDP as GDP/Population for the most recent available year. The example of calculations is in Unit 1 Learning Resource titled Measuring Domestic Output and National Income > Scroll all the way to the end to Check Your Knowledge: GDP in Different Countries.
2. Fill in the table below:

CountryGDPPopulationPer Capita GDP1234 = 2/3

1. Present the data as Table #1 in your project.
2. Create Table #2: Change the order of the countries. List the countries by highest per capita GDP to lowest. Present this table in your project.
3. Write a report (2 pages or more double-spaced) in your own words about the results you received (24% of the project grade) . In this report consider, but do not be limited to the following:

• Does the order remain the same for total GDP as for per capita GDP? If not, explain why it is different?
• Choose two countries from your table other than the USA. Examine the factors that affect economic policies in these countries, including standard of living, unemployment, inflation, and trade balance
• Analyze the significance of data received and findings on economic policies in these two countries
• Include references from recent news articles, journals, or other credible sources to support analysis
• Reflection: Write a paragraph reflecting on what was learned from the assignment and how it could be applied in the workplace and/or everyday life

Part 2: Index of Economic Freedom (weight 43% of the assignment grade)

1. Log onto the Heritage Foundation’s website at
2. Collect and present the required data (19% of the project grade)
3. For this part, use the same countries from Part 1. Use the most recent available year.

• Log onto
• Click on “Explore the Data” on the navigation bar
• Choose the most recent available year, then choose each country to see all scores (To see these scores, you will need to scroll the table to the right using the scroll below the table).
• Alternative: Download the data in Excel file using “Download the Data” button
• Find the World Rank by clicking on the country name to go to the country’s page

1. Create the table below with the collected data:
2. Present the collected data as a table in your project.
3. Write a report in your own words (3 pages, double-spaced) containing analysis of the results (24% of the project grade). Your report should include:

• Compare the World Rank in economic freedom with the order of countries in per capita GDP from Part I.
• Compare the Overall Score of economic freedom and individual scores (tax burden, government spending, political freedom, fiscal health, monetary freedom, trade freedom, investment freedom) with the per capita GDP rankings from Table 2 in Part I.
• Choose 1-2 countries (other than the USA) to explore economic and political factors, fiscal policies, concerns over international trade, and international capital flows that affect these rankings and scores.
• Discuss the significance of the data and relevance of rankings.
• Include references from recent news articles, journals, or other credible sources to support analysis.
• Reflection: Write a paragraph reflecting on what was learned from the assignment and how it could be applied in the workplace and/or everyday life.

Skill Application (5% of Project Grade)

This project assesses your ability to apply essential economic thinking and policy analysis skills in the context of global data. You are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas throughout your report and analysis:

• International Economics
• Economic Policy Interpretation
• Application of Macroeconomic Frameworks

Strong performance in this criterion reflects not only accurate use of these concepts, but also their integration into the analysis and reflections included in your report. Responses that move beyond basic definitions and use data meaningfully to explain global variation in economic policy will earn higher scores.

Submission Guidelines / Criteria for Success

Project Requirements

• Use assigned textbook and learning resources in Units 1, 6, and 7 as primary reference.
• All data must be the most recent available.
• Include references from recent news articles, journals, or credible sources.
• Focus on analysis rather than just data presentation.
• Eliminate first-person language; use third-person perspective.
• No more than 20% of text should be direct quotes.

Format Requirements

• Must be typed, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font with one-inch margins.
• Professional/business style title page required.
• Appropriate in-text citations and professional/business style reference list.
• Prepared using word processing software (Microsoft Word preferred).
• Submit Excel file if used for calculations or charts.
• Maximum two file attachments in .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, or .rtf formats only.
• Other formats (hand-written, scanned, PDF, JPG, Google Drive files) will not be accepted.

Presentation of the Project (9% of project grade)

• Organization, format, and presentation including professional title page, introduction, body, and summary (3%).
• Use of tables, figures, and graphics with proper numbering (“Table 1”), substantive titles, and source references (3%).
• Use of assigned textbook, learning resources, recent sources, appropriate citations and reference list (3%).
• Begin each section with subheadings as described in the assignment.

This is a rough draft topic is the supermarket fire that occurred in Phoenix, Arizona on March

14, 2001.

I have my outline and what to expect for the paper.

Keep in mind the focus of the paper for this class should be on the event’s impact on codes or inspection process, not strategy and tactics of firefighting.

Im currently enrolled in BUSI 520 Strategic Marketing Management at Liberty Universitys School of Business for the Spring C 2026 term (February 16 April 10, 2026). This is an eight-week graduate-level course that requires extensive academic writing, research, APA formatting, biblical integration and strategic analysis.

Im looking for help with the following:

1. Two Discussion Assignments
2. Each requires:

• 600-word initial thread
• 2 scholarly or practitioner sources (in addition to the textbook)
• APA formatting
• Two 250-word replies with additional scholarly support

1. Two Integration of Faith and Learning Essays

• 500 words each
• 2 scholarly sources
• Biblical scripture integration
• APA formatting
• Must pass Turnitin review

1. Six Marketing Management Individual Project (MMIP) Installments
2. All six papers must use the same product/service topic and build on one another. Each installment:

• Minimum 600 words
• Title page and reference page
• APA formatting
• Strategic analysis
• Reviewed by Turnitin

1. The six installments include:

• Product/service discovery and firm background
• Consumer market and segmentation analysis
• Positioning, competition and branding
• Pricing, distribution and support services
• Promotion and socially responsible marketing
• Final recommendations paper (includes at least 5 strategic and 5 operational recommendations, plus minimum 10 scriptural integrations and 5 scholarly sources)

Overall, this course requires approximately 10 major written assignments, all graduate-level, APA-compliant and research-supported.