Category: Management

Complexities of Implementing AI Ethics (15 Marks)

1. Summarize each of the three AI ethics approaches discussed in the article, Reflections on Putting AI Ethics into Practice: How Three AI Ethics Approaches Conceptualise Theory and Practice.
2. Evaluate how each AI ethics approach bridges the gap between theoretical ethical frameworks and practical implementation in real-world AI systems.
3. Reflect on your own perspective regarding the integration of ethics into AI development based on your analysis of the three approaches.

In this course, you will have three Critical Thinking Assignments where you will respond to assignment questions to develop an essay. Essays have an introduction (to the topic of the assignment), a body (where you will integrate your responses), and a conclusion (your thoughts on the assignment). Please do not just answer the questions as is. It is best to use APA (7th ed) headings to capture the essence of the questions as a way to make sure you have integrated all of the responses in your essay. Also, make sure you are using an APA (7th ed) paper template as a starting point.

Your well-written essay should meet the following requirements:

• Be 4-5 pages in length, which does not include the title page, abstract, or required reference page, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
• Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA (7th ed) style guidelines.
• Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

Learning Outcomes:

CLO 4: Analyze the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the context of international business

Critical Thinking

International businesses operate in environments shaped by cultural norms, political institutions, and economic systems. These forces influence how firms enter markets, manage operations, and compete globally. This assignment asks you to analyze real-world international business situations using critical thinking rather than simple description.

1.Culture and International Business (3 points)

Choose a multinational company operating in a foreign market. Analyze how cultural differences, such as communication styles, values, consumer behavior, or management practices, affect the companys business decisions.

Explain one challenge the company faces due to culture.

Discuss one strategy the company uses or should use to adapt to the local culture.

2.Political Environment and Business Risk (3 points)

Select a country where political factors significantly influence international business operations. Analyze how government policies, political stability, or regulations affect foreign companies operating there.

Identify one political risk.

Explain how that risk impacts business decisions such as market entry, investment, or supply chains.

3.Economic Systems and Business Strategy (3 points)

Compare how two different economic systems influence international business strategies.

Explain how the economic system shapes opportunities and limitations for firms.

Use a specific country example to support your analysis.

You should have a minimum of six reliable references that follow the APA citation style (1 point)

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assignment needs yobe completed, all the details are in the attached file, please fill all the answers you can use online sources tocomplete the task, please avoid plagiarism

A. Analyze a specific section of the Estimates of Emergency Department Visits in the United States from 20162021 dataset by doing the following:

1. Select data from one of the groups (sex, age, race/ethnicity, region, metropolitan statistical area (MSA), or primary payment source) and provide the top two primary diagnoses and the most common reason for visits within the subcategories.

2. Describe three notable variations within the selected subcategories using pivot tables and pivot charts.

3. Provide an Excel sheet that includes the data and calculations used to respond to prompts A1 and A2.

B. Examine the relationships among different variables, using the data exploration conducted in part A, by doing the following:

1. Develop a research question highlighting a clearly defined dependent variable and one/more clearly defined independent variable(s).

a. Justify your choice of variables from part B1 and their connection to enhancing ED services.

C. Prepare a PowerPoint data analysis presentation, with speaker notes, for the hospital stakeholders identified in the scenario that includes the following:

1. Summarize the research question from part B1, including methodology used and visualizations.

2. Identify two findings of the methodologies used when examining the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variable.

3. Summarize three outside sources (peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and best practice guidelines) that address similar ED challenges.

4. Develop two action steps based on the insights gained from your literature review, specifically tailored to address the problems highlighted in your analysis of the ED challenges.

D. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

E. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Develop a 2-4 page review on the importance of the budgeting process to a health care organization, as well as demonstrate an understanding regarding the differences between an operational budget and a capital budget. Additionally, prepare an operational budget for the medical-surgical department at the St. Anthony Medical Center.

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Amira Thompson has been with CivicNext, a consulting firm specializing in civic innovation and digital transformation, for just over five years. After serving as a dependable and detail-oriented Project Coordinator, she was recently promoted to Project Manager for a high-profile initiative called Project Access, aimed at helping three rural counties digitize their public servicesincluding permitting, utilities, and citizen feedback systems. The project is expected to span 18 months, with multiple phases and cross-functional involvement including IT teams, UX designers, local government officials, and a third-party vendor. Amira now finds herself juggling new responsibilities such as resource allocation, contract negotiation, managing project uncertainty, and facilitating executive briefings. While she excels in managing timelines and stakeholder updates, new tensions are beginning to emerge:

• The tech team is frustrated with changing requirements and unclear feedback from local stakeholders.
• A junior team member isnt meeting expectations, and Amira is unsure how to address it without damaging team morale.
• Her sponsor expects regular big picture progress updates, but Amira often focuses on tactical execution.

Amira has received constructive feedback that while shes seen as reliable and hardworking, she now needs to step into her leadership voice, delegate more strategically, and grow her interpersonal confidence to lead across competing priorities and personalities.

Her supervisor, Olivia, recommends that she start by completing a Project Manager Skills Inventory to reflect on her strengths and identify areas for development. The firm has recently launched a Professional Growth Program for new project managers, offering mentorship, training stipends, and personalized development plans for those who show initiative.

Your Task What You Must Do

As a student, you are acting as either:

• A coach/mentor evaluating Amiras competencies and building her development roadmap
• Or as Amira herself, completing the assessment and setting your goals

Before starting, review your course readings and especially reflect on the three domains of project management competence:

• Knowledge & Skills (technical and procedural ability)
• Performance (real-world execution)
• Behavior & Attitude (mindset, leadership presence, adaptability)

Part 1: Complete a Detailed Skills Inventory

Using the table below, assess Amiras competence in each area on a scale from 1 (low) to 5 (high). Use evidence from the case to justify your ratings in 1-2 sentences.

Competency Area	Specific Skill	Rating (15)	Justification
Knowledge & Skills	Budgeting and forecasting
	Contract/vendor management
	Stakeholder communication
	Agile/Waterfall knowledge
Performance	On-time milestone delivery
	Delegating and prioritizing
	Risk identification/response
	Driving cross-functional teamwork
Behavior & Attitude	Confidence under pressure
	Conflict resolution
	Growth mindset and receptiveness
	Executive presence and communication

After completing the table, identify:

• Two top strengths
• Two priority areas for development

Part 2: Create a Personal Growth Plan

Now that youve identified Amiras key development areas, create a realistic 3-month development plan. For each area of improvement, outline the following:

• Skill to improve
• Why it matters to this role/project
• SMART goal (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound)
• Recommended learning method (e.g., coaching, peer shadowing, book, video, course)
• Milestone check-in date

Template:

Area for Development	Why It Matters	SMART Goal	Learning Resource	Check-In Date
e.g. Conflict resolution	Team dynamics are suffering	Learn 3 techniques to manage team conflict and apply them by end of next sprint	LinkedIn Learning course on Conflict Management + Weekly journaling	6 weeks from now

Part 3: Reflection Questions

Answer the following questions in 46 sentences each:

1. What internal barriers might prevent Amira from fully stepping into her project manager role? How can she overcome them?
2. Why is it important to assess not just what we know, but how we perform and how we behave as leaders?
3. Which of the three categoriesknowledge, performance, or behaviormost impacts stakeholder trust? Why?
4. If you were Amiras supervisor, how would you structure a coaching conversation to help her grow without overwhelming her?
5. How would self-awareness improve Amiras ability to lead and delegate more effectively?

Deliverables for Assessment

Students must submit:

1. Completed Skills Inventory Table with justification
2. A Personal Growth Plan with 2 development goals
3. A short written reflection answering all five questions

Requirements:

• There is no minimum or maximum required number of pages. Your analysis will be considered complete, if it addresses each of the components outlined above.
• Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited. A minimum of 3 – 5 sources (excluding the course textbook) from scholarly articles or business periodicals is required.
• Include your best critical thinking and analysis to arrive at your justification.

Assigned Readings:

Chapter 4 – Project Team Members

Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

Jordan Mitchell, a newly certified project manager at a growing logistics tech company, has been assigned to lead a high-visibility supply chain optimization project with a tight timeline and cross-departmental collaboration. Known for their organization and attention to detail, Jordan excels in managing schedules, documenting processes, and ensuring tasks are completed on time. However, the role now demands greater stakeholder engagement, team motivation, and adaptive problem-solving in uncertain environmentsareas where Jordan feels less confident. Midway through the project, tensions rise among team members, some stakeholders are unresponsive, and project scope shifts are becoming frequent. Jordan realizes that relying solely on technical skills may no longer be enough and begins to reflect on personal strengths and areas for growth in leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.

Discussion Prompt: As a project manager in Jordans position, what do you identify as your top three strengths and your top three areas for improvement? How do these impact your ability to lead a project team through challenges like scope change, stakeholder resistance, or cross-functional tension?

[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student’s own words – do not provide quotes!]

[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]

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Chapter 4 Project Team Members

Overview:

The focus of this chapter is on project team stakeholders because project managers are likely to spend most of their time with this group. Also, the project team conducts most of the project work. Therefore, it is critical to keep project team members motivated, informed, and actively engaged with the project. Effective management of a project team begins with a proper kickoff. Project kickoff meetings must inform team members about the mission before the team. Team members are more effective if they understand higher-level project goals and deliverables and why they are important to the organization. Also, kickoff meetings should begin to build team relationships and commitment. Effective project managers are confident without being overconfident. Also, successful project managers use their awareness to determine when project team members are not achieving their full potential due to obstacles such as poor motivation, lack of proper direction, or being overburdened with too much work. In many cases, a personal conversation with the impacted project team members will uncover the path to resolution.

Learning Objectives

• Understand project team dynamics and the importance of this for a project manager
• Discuss who is typically part of a project team
• Discuss tips for managing a project team and team dynamics
• Discuss the relationship between stakeholders and the extended project management team

Inventory Skills Assessment

Overview:

This portion of the course delves into project manager competency development. You will begin to identify ways to improve the personal competencies that support your success as a project manager regardless of the type, size or complexity of projects you work on. Once you understand your development opportunities, as well as your strengths, you will increase your capacity for personal growth with guidance for refining three key areas of project management competence including knowledge and skills, performance, and personal behavior and attitudes.

Learning Objectives

• Assess your project management competencies and overall skills
• Understand your strengths and area of potential improvement as it pertains to project management
• Describe how your project management skills could impact the potential success of a project

Supplementary Readings:

Valacich, J. S., Schneider, C., & Hashim, M. (2022). Information Systems Today: Managing the Digital World (9th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Education.

NOTE: We will not use external lab software for this course. You will need this one textbook (NON-LAB VERSION). See ISBN info below.

Complete ONE of the following application exercises to complete from the text Information Systems Today: Managing the Digital World:

Option 1: Spreadsheet Project

• 10-45 Spreadsheet Application: Analyzing Ethical Concerns at Campus Travel (page 441)
• Follow the directions in the text to complete the project
• Use the starting data file EthicsSurvey attached below
• A valid Microsoft Excel workbook file (.xlsx) must be submitted as the final deliverable

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Option 2: Database Project (must be completed using Microsoft Access)

• 1-35 Database Application: Tracking Frequent Flier Miles at the Campus Travel Agency (page 43)
• Follow the directions in the text to complete the project
• Use the starting data file FrequentFliers.txt attached below
• A valid Microsoft Access database file (.accdb) must be submitted as the final deliverable

discussion post part 2

Define what the term “Green Computing” means, use articles like: ( doc ulpoad)

to gather statistics, or develop a list of ways to practice green computing; now expand the discussion to determine if Green Computing is possible, if it can make a difference, or if it is a marketing term used by large organizations in todays environmentally friendly society.