Category: Career and professional development

Assignment Objective: For this two-part assignment, you will (1) review and analyze a conversation and (2) discuss your own communication noisemakers and barriers and how they can be overcome. Length: Your completed response must be at least three pages in length, not including the references page. Part I must be at least one page in length and Part II must be at least two pages in length. A title page is not required. References: No requirement for Part I. You must use at least two academic sources in your Part II response with one coming from the CSU Library. Cite and reference all sources used in APA Style. Details: Review the Unit I Materials for definitions of noisemakers and barriers. Note: Noisemakers are not just external sounds. Next, complete Parts 1 and 2 below. Part 1: Read A Heated Conversation Scenario. A PDF version of A Heated Conversation Scenario is also provided. Identify one noisemaker and one communication barrier for Emerson. Explain how these negatively affect Emersons communication. Next, identify one noisemaker and one communication barrier for Charlie. Explain how these negatively affect Charlies communication. Finally, identify two tools learned in this course to decrease the noise and break through barriers. Explain how these tools work and why they would help Emerson and Charlie communicate more successfully. Focus on analyzing the noisemakers, barriers, and tools, instead of summarizing the A Heated Conversation Scenario. Part 2: Now that you have learned what to do when overcoming noisemakers and communication barriers, reflect on a specific time at work where you faced an intercultural communication barrier. Next, describe the intercultural communication barrier, what you did wrong, and how you would use the tools learned in units I, II and III to overcome the intercultural communication barrier you experienced. Resources The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment. Submit Writing Center Request

Please note that there are three posts needed to successfully complete the discussion board assignment. Post 1: Initial post addressing the discussion board topic is due by the end of day on Saturday. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Post 2: Response post to a classmate is due by the end of day on Tuesday. Post 3: Response post to a second classmate or the instructors follow-up question is due by the end of day on Tuesday. If no initial posts exist to allow for a response to be made, you may submit an additional initial post addressing another aspect of the unit topic. Feel free to post more responses to classmates as you read, reflect, and contribute to our discussion. Initial Post: Many communication styles and personality type quizzes exist including Myers-Briggs, Merrill-Reid, and What Color Is Your Brain? Complete the free Big Five Personality Test. Next, review your Personality Trait Scores for openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism (OCEAN), Your Traits in Depth, Your Personality Patterns, and Your Traits in Action. You do not have to unlock my report. This is a paid option. Save your results by copying and pasting into a Word document (or print them). Finally, summarize your results of the quiz, and discuss how you would work with someone who is the opposite communication or personality style. Provide a specific example to support your ideas (2 paragraphs/5 to 7 sentences per paragraph). Reply Posts: Discuss similarities or differences and share examples of your results or experiences with one classmate (2 paragraphs/4 to 5 sentences per paragraph).

Welcome to a new term! Please take a moment to introduce yourself to others in the class. Consider sharing any of the following in your introduction: Where you are from Your employment industry How long you have been in the field Interesting field experiences you may have had Most important aspect(s) to your current field Anything about your family Why you are interested in this class Your future goals What you hope to gain from completing this class Something unusual or unique about yourself Your travel experiences or aspirations Your degree program and how much longer you have until graduation An interesting current event (related to the course content) that you want to share Anything else you wish to provide! Please take this opportunity to get to know one another by sharing your initial post, and remember to engage with your classmates posts, too! You may see your classmates in several other courses as you continue toward graduation. Discussion posts can help you build your community and network with one another. You never know when you may find a classmate with common goals and interests who will remain a lifelong connection. We all look forward to meeting you and learning more about you

Upload your SPSS Lab 1 here! The 3 attachments you upload must include these files: Attachment #1= Answers to lab questions, which should be typed on a Microsoft Word document, with each answer to each numbered question for the lab (i.e., GarySmith_Lab1Questions.docx), Attachment #2= SPSS [PASW] Data file, which is the file you type your data into [save as first/last name and Lab# (i.e., GarySmith_Lab1.sav), and Attachment #3= SPSS [PASW] Output file, which is the file that shows the results from your data analysis (save as first/last name, Lab# and output (i.e., GarySmith_Lab1_Output.spv). Submissions missing ANY of these three required files and/or with a file naming OTHER THAN what is reflected in green will NOT be graded.

You may use the graded brochure (attachment brochure Revised) content that you created from COSC 660 as a starting point if you incorporated all instructor feedback. DO NOT assume that you do not need to re-examine the sections you created in COSC 660 prior to submission in COSC 661. The rubric requirements for COSC 661 are much more detailed. Please be sure to review the COSC 661 rubric

requirements prior to submission and make any adjustments to your COSC 660 brochure sections prior to submission in COSC 661.

Building on the School Counseling Brochure Assignment you began in COSC 660, create a

comprehensive school counseling brochure which includes the following information:

1. Well-written statements which inform the stakeholders of the mission, vision, beliefs, and

objectives of the comprehensive school counseling program. This statement ensure that

all students benefit from a equitable, accessible, and successful SC program which

produces long-range results (refer to pages 29-31 of ASCA National Model Book, 2019,

for more specific details as to what to include in these sections).

2. Three interventions that promote the academic, career, and social/emotional services

provided to students in each of these domains. Each domain should be labeled separately

in your brochure. Interventions should include both direct and indirect services for each

and reflect the ASCA National Standards: Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.

3. A statement which successfully advocates for the school counseling profession (note: not

students) should be included with a rationale for providing a comprehensive school

counseling program (CSCP). Benefits of offering a CSCP should be explained, and a list

of 3-4 appropriate activities of the school counselor should be detailed.

4. Three clear interventions used to promote equity in student achievement and college

access should be detailed for the chosen building level. The interventions should include

both direct and indirect services and should reflect the ASCA Student Standards:

Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.

5. Three strategies to increase promotion and graduation rates at the chosen building level

should be identified. The interventions should include both direct and indirect services

and should reflect the ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets and Behaviors for Student

Success.

6. Three interventions to promote college and career readiness (at your chosen building/

grade level). Interventions should include both direct and indirect services and be

developmentally appropriate for your chosen grade level. Career counseling

assessments are developmentally appropriate and are appropriate for the school setting.

7. Three strategies for implementing and coordinating peer intervention programs should be

outlined in detail. These strategies should align with the ASCA Student Standards:

Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success. Note: you are not being asked to simply

identify a program. You are being asked to identify three strategies for how you as the

school counselor will implement and coordinate a peer intervention program. Refer to

your week 7 learn resources for assistance with this section.

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8. Specific and concrete examples of both direct and indirect services offered to students

including individual, group, classroom, collaboration, and consultation.

9. A clear and concise statement about your philosophy of data collection, methods of data

collection, how you will use data to advocate for programs and students, and how results

will be shared with stakeholders.

10. At least three peer-reviewed scholarly sources must be used to support the brochure

contents. These sources must be cited both in-text and in a reference section.

You may use the graded brochure content that you created from COSC 660 as a starting point if

you incorporated all instructor feedback. DO NOT assume that you do not need to re-examine

the sections you created in COSC 660 prior to submission in COSC 661. The rubric requirements

for COSC 661 are much more detailed. Please be sure to review the COSC 661 rubric

requirements prior to submission and make any adjustments to your COSC 660 brochure

sections prior to submission in COSC 661.

You may use the provided template and adjust the spaces as necessary, or you may use another

software such as Microsoft Publisher to create the brochure, if you wish. However, you must

keep the same or similar brochure section headings along with the Section Letter used in the

brochure template (A, B, C, etc.). Doing so will ensure you include all necessary components.

Please do remove section directions and references to COSC 660 and COSC 661. The brochure

is to be your original work, visually appealing, and contain a balance of words and pictures that

do not distract from the brochure content. Avoid leaving unused, blank white spaces in your

brochure.

each question should be 1000 word count and needs to have a Harvard reference. end of the assignment you should have a full Harvard reference list with links in alphabetical order Assignment 2 *questions* Question 1 (AC 1.1) Briefly explain the major objectives of people management practice in contemporary organisations. Comment on whether the people management practices at Homestead are likely to meet these objectives and highlight two people practices that could be improved to create better value for stakeholders (e.g., current employees, prospective employees, customers, suppliers). (AC 1.1) Question 8 (AC 2.4) Evaluate the case for introducing channels and processes to enhance employee voice at Homestead. (AC 2.4) Question 11 (AC 3.3) Examine the major ways in which technology is changing the people management function in organisations. Suggest three areas in which Homestead could embrace technology to elevate the quality of people management processes, practices and outcomes/decisions. (AC 3.3) Question 14 (AC 4.2) Examine the different issues and people management challenges facing people management practitioners at Homestead and Nestify. (AC 4.2) *1st draft for one question due 7th Jan 2026* *And then the final paper end of feb 2026*

Context and background

Organisations increasingly communicate a commitment to social purpose. However, not all purpose claims translate into genuine strategic value or substantial social impact. This essay requires you to critically analyse how a chosen organisation defines, embeds, and leverages social purpose as part of its business strategy, while evaluating the authenticity of its claims and the extent of internal alignment between leadership intent, organisational culture, and operational execution.

Assessment Learning Outcomes

By completing this assessment, students will be able to:

• Critically assess whether organisational social purpose is strategically embedded or merely symbolic
• Apply theory to real organisations to evaluate social impact and competitive advantage
• Judge the authenticity and internal alignment of purpose claims
• Develop evidence-based, ethically grounded recommendations
• Strengthen strategic thinking, critical writing, and professional judgement

The Task

Select one organisation of your choice and write a research-based critical essay addressing the following dimensions:

About the organization

1. Organisation name, sector, and core business activities
2. Geographic scope (local/regional/global)
3. Ownership type (public, private, hybrid, etc.)
4. Key stakeholders affected by the organisations social purpose claims

Business Model Snapshot

1. How the organisation primarily creates and captures value
2. Key products or services
3. Primary customer segments

Defining Social Purpose

1. How is social purpose articulated in the organisations vision, mission, and strategy?
2. Is purpose central to the business model or peripheral?

The Business Case for Social Impact

1. How does social purpose contribute to competitive advantage, differentiation, or brand equity?
2. Use relevant theories (e.g., stakeholder theory, shared value).

Stakeholder Theory

1. Stakeholder Theory argues that a firms success depends on how well it creates and manages value for all stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, communities, and shareholders, rather than focusing solely on shareholder profit maximization.

Shared Value

1. Shared Value refers to business strategies that simultaneously generate economic value for the firm and social value for society by addressing social or environmental problems through the firms core activities and competitive positioning.
2. Critically evaluate whether social impact enhances long-term value creation rather than short-term reputational gains.

Authenticity and the Risk of Purpose-Washing

1. Critically evaluate whether the organisations social purpose is genuine or symbolic.
2. Identify gaps (if any) between communication and operational practice.

Recommednations

This section requires you to translate your critical analysis into strategic, evidence-based recommendations aimed at strengthening the organisations social purpose, authenticity, and internal alignment.

Recommendations should be realistic, clearly linked to identified weaknesses, and demonstrate strategic judgment rather than idealistic aspirations.

Research Expectations

• Peer-reviewed academic sources
• Corporate sustainability or impact reports
• Brand communications and campaigns
• Independent media, NGO, or third-party evaluations

Table of contents

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
2. Organisation Overview
3. Business Model Overview
4. Social Purpose and Strategy
5. The Business Case for Social Purpose
6. Authenticity and Internal Alignment
7. Critical Analysis and Discussion
8. Recommendations
9. References

Important note

This assessment does not require direct access to an organisation. You are expected to rely on secondary data sources, including public corporate reports, brand communications, academic literature, and independent third-party sources. The objective is to critically analyse how social purpose is articulated and enacted, not to verify internal operational data.

REPORT STRUCTURE/REQUIREMENTS/ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

1. Total Word Count: 1,500 – 2,000 10% (main body text only; excludes executive summary, references, and appendices)
2. Referencing: APA style referencing is mandatory. All in-text citations must follow APA format, and a complete reference list must be included at the end of the report.
3. Academic Integrity: Students must adhere to Hult International Business Schools plagiarism and AI usage policy. All work must be original, properly cited, and demonstrate independent critical thinking. Improper use of AI tools, including the uncredited use of AI-generated content, will be treated as academic misconduct. If you used AI, please cite it.

PS: I have chosen Ben & Jerry’s. Please follow the exact guidelines and make sure it is very straight forward and simply written.

Read a book on the occupation you would like to go into and find out as much

information as you can about it. You may choose a book from any library, the

Weatherford College library, or from any bookstore or off the internet.

The book report should be at least two pages in length. You may use any format

that you wish. DO NOT PLAGERIZE. You can use footnotes, citations, MLA format.,

etc.

Healthcare related task highly familiar with is taking vital signs (blood pressure, SpO2, Pulse rate, temperature). Include hand hygiene. ***no photos needed, I will provide them

Address the following in your paper:

Part 1:

• The introduction should engage the reader in the crisis and clearly present a summary of the main points.
• What were the fundamental stages of the crisis?
• What happened during the crisis?
• What types of risks were associated with this crisis? Was every risk acknowledged by leadership? Why or why not? What effective communication plans were implemented in this crisis?
• What crisis message was utilized?

Part 2:

• What recommendations could you make for a more effective communication plan and how you would implement it.
• Compose a new crisis message utilizing key techniques for maximum effectiveness and response.

Research sources to support your ideas.