Category: Business and management

Understanding who I am and how I operate has become increasingly important as I move closer to commissioning as an Army officer and building my long-term professional career. Through completing personality assessments, particularly my Enneagram results identifying me as a Type 3 The Achiever

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, I have gained a deeper understanding of my motivations, strengths, growth areas, and ideal career environments. This reflection has helped clarify not only what I am naturally wired to pursue, but also what I must consciously manage in order to build a sustainable and meaningful career.

The Enneagram report describes Type 3 individuals as ambitious, competitive, adaptable, strategic, and highly driven by success and recognition

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. This description resonated with me immediately. I have always set high standards for myself in academics, ROTC, athletics, and leadership roles. I am not comfortable with mediocrity. When I commit to something, I pursue it fully, often pushing beyond minimum requirements in order to exceed expectations. The report emphasizes that Type 3s possess a strong work ethic and thrive in environments where achievement is measurable

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. That structured, performance-based feedback loop is something I respond to well.

Another major characteristic of Type 3s is adaptability

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. I have experienced this personally in balancing business coursework, military training, physical endurance preparation, and professional development opportunities. I function well in dynamic environments that require recalibration and resilience. Whether adjusting to new leadership roles in ROTC or preparing for high-stakes evaluations, I am able to stay composed and focused on execution.

However, the assessment also revealed growth areas that I must take seriously. Type 3s often tie self-worth to accomplishment and external validation

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. I recognize that I derive satisfaction from performance outcomes and recognition. While this can be motivating, it can also become dangerous if unchecked. The report warns of burnout, workaholism, and prioritizing image over authenticity

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. This is an area where intentional self-awareness is necessary. I must ensure that my drive for excellence does not come at the expense of personal well-being or genuine relationships.

In addition to the Enneagram, my broader career interest patterns point toward leadership, enterprising environments, and strategic decision-making roles. These patterns align with Type 3 career recommendations, which include business, entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, and leadership roles across industries

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. I am motivated by environments that reward initiative, competition, and measurable growth. I want to be in positions where results matter and accountability is clear.

Based on this reflection, several career fields show strong alignment with my personality. First and foremost is military leadership as an Army officer. The Army provides structured advancement, high accountability, team leadership responsibility, and measurable performance metrics. Type 3 individuals thrive in leadership roles that require strategic thinking and influence

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. The military demands discipline, adaptability, and resiliencequalities I actively cultivate. Commissioning as an officer allows me to combine ambition with service, which gives purpose to achievement.

A second strong alignment is corporate leadership or entrepreneurship. Type 3s excel in competitive business environments that reward innovation and execution

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. I am drawn to high-performance organizations where strategy, influence, and measurable impact determine success. Entrepreneurship is particularly appealing because it rewards calculated risk-taking, resilience, and persistence. Building something from the ground up requires the same drive that defines my personality.

A third aligned field is strategic consulting or operations management. Consulting environments demand excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement. They also reward performance and advancement. My ability to operate under pressure, present confidently, and pursue measurable results fits well within this space.

Beyond career alignment, this reflection also required me to summarize my background in a concise elevator pitch:

I am a disciplined, performance-driven leader with a foundation in Army ROTC, business management, and endurance athletics. I thrive in competitive environments that demand strategic thinking, resilience, and measurable outcomes. Balancing military leadership development with academics and athletic training has strengthened my ability to operate under pressure while maintaining long-term focus. I am motivated by growth, accountability, and impact, and I seek opportunities where I can lead teams, solve complex problems, and continuously raise standards.

As part of defining my professional identity, I designed a personal logo that represents my values and direction. My logo features a minimalist Spartan-style helmet centered inside a circular badge. Behind the helmet is a subtle upward arrow integrated into the crest, symbolizing growth, forward movement, and continuous improvement. The number 3 is subtly embedded into the design to represent both my Enneagram Type 3 identity and my commitment to disciplined achievement. The color scheme is black and gold: black representing discipline and structure, and gold representing excellence and high standards. The logo visually captures my leadership identity, competitive mindset, and commitment to upward progress.

Looking forward, there are three organizations I am particularly interested in working for. The first is the United States Army as a commissioned officer. This is not simply a job but a leadership calling. The Army offers structured leadership development, high responsibility early in career progression, and a culture that values discipline and performance. It aligns directly with my ROTC training and long-term goals.

The second organization is Nike. Nike represents elite performance, discipline, and pushing human potential. As someone who values high performance in athletics and leadership, I resonate with their culture of excellence. Nike operates in a competitive global market, and that level of pressure and innovation is motivating to me.

The third organization is a top-tier consulting firm such as McKinsey & Company. Consulting environments demand strategic thinking, presentation skills, and measurable impact. Type 3 personalities excel in competitive environments where advancement is performance-based

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. Consulting would allow me to operate at a high level intellectually while continuing to develop leadership skills.

Engaging with these organizations requires strategy, not passive application. The most effective methods include networking through LinkedIn, attending in-person recruiting events, leveraging ROTC and alumni connections, and pursuing internships or leadership development programs. Type 3 individuals are naturally skilled at presentation and influence

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, which can be leveraged in informational interviews and networking conversations. Following up consistently and maintaining long-term professional relationships will also be essential.

Ultimately, this reflection has clarified both my strengths and my responsibilities. As a Type 3 The Achiever

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, I am driven by ambition, excellence, and measurable progress. These traits position me well for leadership roles in the military and business sectors. However, growth requires balance. I must cultivate authenticity, self-awareness, and sustainable discipline. Achievement without purpose leads to emptiness; achievement aligned with values leads to fulfillment.

By intentionally developing both my strengths and my self-awareness, I can build a career defined not only by accomplishment but also by impact and integrity. My ambition is not simply to succeed, but to lead well, perform at a high level, and continuously raise the standard for myself and those around me.

This week, you are tasked with developing a proposal for an eLearning class. Discuss your process for making decisions about content, assessments, discussion points, and other important aspects of the class. How can you enhance the engagement, effectiveness, and relevance of an eLearning class by incorporating technologies and materials, assuming you have unlimited time and budget? Explain your choices and how they would enhance your learners’ experiences.

Think of a specific situation where you or someone you know took action to challenge a form of bias or discrimination (e.g., based on race, gender, age, disability). Reflect on the following: What did you learn from this experience about challenging bias or discrimination? If faced with a similar situation again, what is one thing you would do differently?

More and more organizations and schools are implementing intentional strategies and policies to support team members with diverse identities. In this activity, you will explore challenges faced by transgender students in adult education and how a Gender Inclusion Policy can address these issues. Prepare View the media piece, Blooming Park: Diversity Policy Links to an external site.. Instructions In a 1 page paper, please complete the following: Describe 3 challenges faced by trans students at Blooming Park State University, using examples from the media piece for support. Explain 3 ways a Gender Inclusion Policy at the university could address these challenges, using examples from the media and your readings for support. Cite the media piece in a Source List using the SWS style.

Chapters 19–36 of your text discuss many Macroeconomic topics. Your assignment is to find at least 6 current articles from different sources that discuss the following topics, not all in one article:

GDP

Growth

Unemployment

Inflation

Fiscal Policy–Taxes and Spending

Deficits

Federal Reserve

Monetary Policy

International Issues

When one listens to the news, reads articles, and hears what concerns people most both in the US and around the world, it is the looming threat of tariffs and the uncertainty of how they will impact not only the USA economy but the economies of the entire world. The other hot topic is the budget that has been passed by the House and is now working its way to the Senate. As much as both parties express a concern for our national debt, this budget which has significant tax cuts included will balloon our debt. I would like you to think how all of these individual topics listed above are linked to Inflation. As you are reading think about what are the mechanisms to control Inflation, what are the potential risks and rewards, who actually can control these levers and when we had inflationary times in the past what happened. What, if anything, did we learn from history.

Two of the articles must focus on Fiscal policy, one on taxes and the other on spending. You will find that many of these topics are very interrelated so an article may discuss more than one topic. But, I want you to find at least 6 different articles. The articles must discuss the US economy, not the economy of another country and must be very recent (last week or so).

Your assignment is to analyze, not just summarize, these articles in two total pages and make sure to include your references. The goal of this assignment is for you to learn more about Macroeconomics and become much more aware of how all of these topics that are in the news every day. I will have a link for you to post your analysis and a separate link for you to comment on the analyses of 3 of your fellow students.

In the last paragraph please let us know what you learned, what may have surprised you and what you are going to read more about in the future.

(Your analysis is worth 3 homework grades and your 3 comments are worth 1 homework grade)

The due date for the initial posting is: Tuesday, February 24th. Due date for comments: Friday, February 27th. I’ve attached the outlines for Macroeconomics below and you will find recordings to accompany these outlines on the site.

The Cost and Value of Magnet Designation

This assignment will help you explore the cost-benefit of the Magnet process.

Many hospitals that are considering Magnet Accreditation or considering not to be reaccredited as Magnet are concerned with the large fees associated with Magnet recognition as well as the staff and consultant cost of Magnet preparation.

You will be creating a PowerPoint presentation that provides a rationale for establishing, continuing, or stopping Magnet designation.

Pretend that your presentation is being given in front of your Senior Leadership Team (both clinical and non-clinical professionals). Your slides need to keep the attention of the group! At the end of the presentation you must give a recommendation to the group start the Magnet designation process, continue Magnet designation or discontinue Magnet designation. Remember, this is a Graduate Finance Course use objective criteria. What is the cost versus benefit of Magnet status? How does Magnet Status bring value to the organization?

Use the Notes feature in PowerPoint as your verbal narrative to the group. Your word for word discussion should not be displayed on the slides, as you will quickly lose the attention of your audience! Since this is a scholarly exercise, you will need to include APA citation and your last slide will be your reference page. The Title Slide and Reference Slide(s) are not included in the 10 slide content requirement.

As the chief nursing executive, you have been asked to prepare a 10-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that includes answers to the following questions:

In terms of examining the nursing costs, does the allocation of resources outweigh the benefits gained from meeting the mission of:

Increased patient or family involvement

Increased patient outcomes

Decreased patient safety events

WEEK 6 PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Submitted a presentation explaining whether the allocation of resources outweighs the benefits gained from meeting the mission of:

Increased patient or family involvement

Increased patient outcomes

Decreased patient safety events

/70

Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary. Cited current sources using APA format.

/10

Total:

/80

PowerPoint should be at least 10 slides, not including cover slide and reference slide(s).

Utilize Speaker Notes for your presentation. Do not be overly wordy on slides as this will distract the audience during your presentation and is difficult to read within a presentation.

Make sure to include a Reference Page at the end of your PowerPoint.

Use graphics to further engage the audience.

Use bullet points as focal points. As the presenter, provide verbal elaboration.

Assignment Overview

For this assignment, you will analyze the Morgan-Moes Drug Store case from the Robbins & Judge text. Your goal is to evaluate how leadership can maintain employee engagement during economic instability by applying the motivation theories discussed in class.

Streamlined Response Questions

To deliver a concise response, focus on answering these two key questions. Use these as your section headings:

1. What went wrong?

Identify the main reasons for the decline in employee morale at Morgan-Moes. Use Hertzbergs Two-Factor Theory to explain whether the issues stem from a lack of “Hygiene” factors (e.g., job security) or “Motivators” (e.g., recognition).

2. What should the VP do next?

Propose two specific action steps for Jim Claussen (VP of HR) to improve morale and engagement. Ground your recommendations in Self-Determination Theory or Goal-Setting Theory and ensure they are practical and low-cost.

Formatting & Submission Standards

Structure: Use the two questions above as your section headings.

Length:

• 2 to 3 full pages of content (double-spaced, 12pt font).
• Include a 1-page cover sheet and a 1-page reference list (4 to 5 total pages).

Citations: Use APA 7th Edition formatting for in-text citations and the reference page.

Sources: Include at least 2 references:

• The Robbins & Judge text (required).
• One additional scholarly source (e.g., journal article, other classroom texts).

Tone: Write as a consultant advising a business executive.

Grading Emphasis

Your paper will be graded on:

• Clarity of Analysis: Did you clearly identify the problems and explain them using Hertzbergs theory?
• Practical Recommendations: Are your proposed action steps realistic, research-supported, and cost-conscious?
• Professionalism: Is your paper well-structured, concise, and free of errors?
• APA Formatting: Did you follow APA guidelines for citations and references?

Up to this point, you have looked at various enterprises, reviewed several marketing strategies, identified problems in enterprises, and considered various ways to gather data, both primary and secondary, for the marketing research. In this activity, you will perform an analysis of an actual enterprise that is currently using, or should use marketing research, and consider how it is working for them. You will then write a paper, based on your analysis. Do the following to complete the paper: Select an enterprise in which you are interested and briefly describe its main business. This includes: Describing its main product, or products; and service, or services. Describing the primary target markets for the products and services. Describe your perceptions of how this enterprise is effectively using marketing research in its work and decisions. Indicate why you believe this is so. Provide support for your belief, such as identifying areas where the enterprise is having success. Provide a bottom line summary of your analysis, including: How well you think the enterprise is doing. Recommendations you might have for improvements in how it might be utilizing, or could utilize marketing research. Once complete, submit your assignment to your instructor. Refer to the Enterprises Effectively Using Marketing Research rubric to ensure you have met the requirements of the assignment prior to submitting. Include a title page. 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. This paper should be approximately eight double-spaced pages, plus a title and reference page. Refer to 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. Analyzes the use of marketing research in an enterprise. Competency 4: Analyze marketing research results. Describes how the enterprise is effectively using marketing research in its work and decisions. Provides recommendations on how the enterprise can use marketing research. Week 5 Assignment 2: Enterprises Effectively Using Marketing Research Week 5 Assignment 2: Enterprises Effectively Using Marketing Research Criteria Ratings Pts Analyzes the use of marketing research in an enterprise. 16.5 to >14.03 pts DISTINGUISHED Analyzes the use of marketing research in an enterprise, including discussing how well the enterprise is doing. 14.03 to >11.55 pts PROFICIENT Analyzes the use of marketing research in an enterprise. 11.55 to >0 pts BASIC Explains the use of marketing research in an enterprise. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not explain the use of marketing research in an enterprise. / 16.5 pts Describes how the enterprise is effectively using marketing research in its work and decisions. 16.5 to >14.03 pts DISTINGUISHED Describes how the enterprise is effectively using marketing research in its work and decisions, and identifies areas of enterprise success. 14.03 to >11.55 pts PROFICIENT Describes how the enterprise is effectively using marketing research in its work and decisions. 11.55 to >0 pts BASIC Identify how the enterprise is effectively using marketing research in its work and decisions. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not identify how the enterprise is effectively using marketing research in its work and decisions. / 16.5 pts Provides recommendations on how the enterprise can use marketing research. 17 to >14.45 pts DISTINGUISHED Provides recommendations on how the enterprise can use marketing research and explains how those might affect the enterprise’s success. 14.45 to >11.9 pts PROFICIENT Provides recommendations on how the enterprise can use marketing research. 11.9 to >0 pts BASIC Identifies some recommendations on how the enterprise can use marketing research. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not identify recommendations on how the enterprise can use marketing research. / 17 pts Total Points: 0 Choose a submission type I agree to the tool’s End-User License Agreement This assignment submission is my own, original work * Previous Week 5 Discussion: Continue Your D

A project charter is a document that outlines the scope of a project to help teams understand components such as the purpose, objectives, tasks, and stakeholders. Charters also detail how future decisions will be made.

The purpose of a project charter is to align and provide all the functions and people with clear goals, expectations and limitations, and coordination mechanisms. In next weeks summative assessment, you will design a project charter for the merger of Dollar Tree and Family Dollar to drive project and organizational performance and support organizational goals.

This weeks assignment allows you to become familiar with the 2 companies, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. This information will be used in the Week 2 summative assessment.

Review the Learn: Part Five Supporting Case and in the Wk 1 Learning Activities folder.

Compose a 175- to 350-word document for your Project Charter Preparation, and ensure you:

• Describe each company and the industry (as it was in 2013).
• Develop a list of at least 5 issues that will need to be addressed for the merger to succeed.
• Determine 2 objectives for the merger and recommend at least 1 measure for each objective.
• Justify why you selected the 5 issues and the 3 objectives for the merger.

Resources:

https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=85d986b1-a4b6-3c19-be39-a4536a2147f2

Dollar Tree, Inc. to Acquire Family Dollar Stores, Inc. to Create North Americas Leading Discount Retailer. (2014). Business Wire (English).

https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=bb0897f6-189a-3a88-a2cf-435cabf59e3c

Dollar Tree Stores SWOT Analysis. (2013). Dollar Tree Stores SWOT Analysis, 110.

Robinson, D. G., & Depass, M. (2023). What Better Leadership Looks Like. Talent Development, 77(10), 50-55. https://www.proquest.com/trade-journals/what-better-leadership-looks-like/docview/2874576851/se-2

I’ve started writing my dissertation. The chapters completed are 2, 3, and 4. I would like it edited or revised to detect zero percent AI or plagiarism.