Summarize three scholarly articles about learning organizations and use the information in the articles to describe different aspects of learning organizations.

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Introduction

Like people, healthy organizations “learn.” An organization becomes a “learning organization” when it develops processes, systems, and human resources that are capable of sharing knowledge, continuously innovating, and benefiting from mistakes and failures as well as successes. This process leads to a corporate mindset of continuous improvementalways striving for perfection along the way, understanding that perfection is a state which will never be fully achieved.

What is the relationship between strategy and structure in designing a high-performance organization? The strategy will determine whether the structure is oriented toward functions, products, markets, geographies, or work processes. High-performing learning organizations have emerging designs that help connect structures of relationships and flows of information that allow them to evolve and transform, reinventing themselves for long-term sustainability.

Instructions

To prepare for this assessment, use the Capella library to search for articles using the exact term learning organizations. Select at least three scholarly articles to use in this assessment.

For this assessment, complete the following:

• Briefly summarize each of the three articles you selected and explain why you selected each article.
• Use the information presented in the articles to address the following:
  • Explain what a learning organization is.
  • Describe at least three ways that an organization might “learn.”
  • Describe the benefits of an organization being a learning organization.
  • Describe any disadvantages to an organization being a learning organization.

Format this assessment as a research paper, following current APA guidelines for style and citing sources, making sure you also use correct grammar and mechanics. There is no required minimum or maximum page length; however, you should strive to be as detailed as possible in addressing each part and bullet point while being as clear and concise as possible.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

• Competency 1: Analyze the historical perspectives of the study of organizational structure and design and its applications in today’s world.
  • Explain the meaning of “learning organization.”
• Competency 2: Analyze the impact of learning and performance in organizational structures.
  • Describe the ways an organization can learn.
  • Describe the benefits of being a learning organization.
  • Describe disadvantages of being a learning organization.

Article Review Assignment Instructions

Overview

The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with the ethical implications of the use of data as it related to this course. You must also demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively in writing with your audience.

Instructions

1.Submit a 3-page analysis (5 pages total with Title Page and References) of an article that cites an example of unethical behavior as related to corporate or an individuals behavior in the use of technology/data or unethical manipulation of such. Your analysis should include a summary of the article, your analysis of the ethical problem presented in the article, and how the topic relates to a biblical world view. The ethical problem should be clearly stated. Do not assume that your summary makes the ethical problem self-evident.

2.Article Selection: It is recommended that you choose a topic that is related to your major (business with a focus on project management); however, the topic must incorporate technology. This should be a specific event, not an article such as Five Ways Companies are Unethical with Data. Such an article may be a good starting place but will not be sufficient for this assignment. The article will be current – from within the past 3 years. You can likely find an example from as recent as this week/month. As this may be a news article, be sure that you are using a valid source of news. You should find multiple sources reporting the same information to ensure that your assessment of the reporting is accurate. Feel free to cite from these additional sources as well as your main article.

3.Biblical Worldview: You will include at least two biblical references in your analysis.

4.Use APA format, including in-text citations and a reference page.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

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Article Review Assignment Instructions

Overview

The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with the ethical implications of the use of data as it related to this course. You must also demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively in writing with your audience.

Instructions

1.Submit a 3-page analysis (5 pages total with Title Page and References) of an article that cites an example of unethical behavior as related to corporate or an individuals behavior in the use of technology/data or unethical manipulation of such. Your analysis should include a summary of the article, your analysis of the ethical problem presented in the article, and how the topic relates to a biblical world view. The ethical problem should be clearly stated. Do not assume that your summary makes the ethical problem self-evident.

2.Article Selection: It is recommended that you choose a topic that is related to your major (business with a focus on project management); however, the topic must incorporate technology. This should be a specific event, not an article such as Five Ways Companies are Unethical with Data. Such an article may be a good starting place but will not be sufficient for this assignment. The article will be current – from within the past 3 years. You can likely find an example from as recent as this week/month. As this may be a news article, be sure that you are using a valid source of news. You should find multiple sources reporting the same information to ensure that your assessment of the reporting is accurate. Feel free to cite from these additional sources as well as your main article.

3.Biblical Worldview: You will include at least two biblical references in your analysis.

4.Use APA format, including in-text citations and a reference page.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Assignment Case Study

Instructions:

Scenario: You are the HR manager of a mid-sized technology company that is experiencing rapid growth. The company needs to hire 20 new software developers within the next three months to meet project deadlines and client demands. The CEO has emphasized the importance of aligning the recruitment process with the company’s strategic goals of innovation, diversity, and employee retention.

Tasks:

Identify Staffing Needs: Analyze the current workforce and determine the specific skills and qualifications required for the new software developer positions.

Recruitment Methods: Propose at least three different recruitment methods that you believe will be effective in attracting top talent. Justify your choices based on their effectiveness and alignment with the company’s strategic goals.

Selection Techniques: Recommend selection techniques that will help ensure a fair and unbiased hiring process. Explain how these techniques will help identify the best candidates for the positions.

Onboarding Plan: Develop a brief onboarding plan that outlines the key elements necessary for integrating the new hires into the company. Highlight how this plan will support the company’s goals of innovation, diversity, and retention.

Submission:

Write a 2-3 page report detailing your analysis and recommendations.

Ensure your paper is well-organized, with clear headings for each section (Staffing Needs, Recruitment Methods, Selection Techniques, Onboarding Plan).

Use examples and references from Chapter 5 to support your recommendations.

Be sure to double space, use a hanging indent for references, and use APA formatting. This included paragraph indentations, proper headings, title page and reference page.

For this modules discussion, you will summarize your Disruptive Marketing Plan. You would never attach your paper here but summarize key concepts/learnings.

The student will post one thread of at least 750 words not to exceed 1,250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week.

Threads

For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly authored citations in current APA format, plus at least one new reference from a Marketing Journal to support the topic researched. That is a minimum of 3 scholarly sources. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years, except for the Bible. Students should also integrate a minimum of three scripture verses into the discussion.

Discussion: Disruptive Marketing Thread must include and cite two of your references used for the Disruptive Marketing Plan Project.

Paper is attached.

For this modules discussion, you will summarize your Disruptive Marketing Plan. You would never attach your paper here but summarize key concepts/learnings.

The student will post one thread of at least 750 words not to exceed 1,250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week.

Threads

For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly authored citations in current APA format, plus at least one new reference from a Marketing Journal to support the topic researched. That is a minimum of 3 scholarly sources. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years, except for the Bible. Students should also integrate a minimum of three scripture verses into the discussion.

Discussion: Disruptive Marketing Thread must include and cite two of your references used for the Disruptive Marketing Plan Project.

Paper is attached.

life science discussion

Initial Question

The human body is often compared to a “well-oiled machine.” What does this analogy mean to you? What other analogy could you use to describe the human body? How does the concept of wellness fit into this analogy?

• Submission Method: Discussion Board
• Grading: 100 Points

  Life science assignment (uploaded)

  Homeostasis

  In week one, we are learning how the cells and systems work together to survive. One process in which these systems work together is called homeostasis. The body is responding to a stimulus and acting to keep the body working properly. These responses may be external or internal. The mechanism involves a stimuli, hormone response, and a self-adjusting mechanism or feedback regulation. We will test our own bodys homeostasis looking at heart rate.

• Ethics discussion Initial Question:In one paragraph, describe an issue where you have a strong opinion about what should or should not be considered right or wrong. Give an overview of the issue and your belief.In another paragraph, describe the system youre using to decide what is right or wrong in the first paragraph. How are you evaluating right and wrong? Namely, do you find that you are using a consequentialist ethical system, where you are evaluating rightness or wrongness based on the consequences of your actions? Are you using a deontological system, where things are right or wrong despite the consequences your stance creates? Or are you using a virtue-based system, where the right course of action depends on what advances human flourishing? (Note: Right now Im not so much interested in the system you might want to use. Im asking you to think through how youre instinctively evaluating the issue before you think about it critically)

Ethics assignment Instructions:

Look at the course’s use of Softball/Baseball as an analogy for the three levels (or layers) of Ethics. Now, using 3 full paragraphs, create your own non-sports analogy to explain the three levels of ethics.

Watch the video to learn more about cash flow analysis.

For this Discussion:

Cash flow is what keeps the company alive in an era of cashless transactions. Do a little research and identify a company from one of the industries listed below that experienced cash flow problems, how did they address the issue?

Your assigned industry to focus, using the first letter of your first name:

Peer Reply Guidance: