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Please refer to the case study titled Personal views of the internal and external consulting positions given on Page number 55, Chapter 3 in your textbook and answer the following questions:

• What problems does an internal consultant face when acting as both an employee and a change agent in the organization? (2 mark)
• How does job security differ between internal and external consultants, and how does this affect their work during change projects? (2 mark)
• List the differences between the advantages of being an internal consultant and an external consultant? (2 mark)
• What difficulties can happen when internal and external consultants work together, and how can these difficulties be reduced? (2 mark)
• In your perspective, when should an organization prefer an internal consulting team over an external team? (2 mark)

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Please refer to the case study titled Personal views of the internal and external consulting positions given on Page number 55, Chapter 3 in your textbook and answer the following questions:

Critical Thinking Assignment

Module 02: Political, Legal and Technical Decision-Making

Question Requirements:

Complexities of Implementing AI Ethics

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 Conceptualize Theory and Practice.

1. Evaluate how each AI ethics approach bridges the gap between theoretical ethical frameworks and practical implementation in real-world AI systems.

1. Reflect on your own perspective regarding the integration of ethics into AI development based on your analysis of the three approaches.

Directions:

• Write an essay that includes an introduction paragraph, the essays body, and a conclusion paragraph to address the assignments guide questions. Do not address the questions using a question-and-answer format.

Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be 5 pages in length, which does not include the title and reference pages, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
• Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA (7^th ed) style guidelines.
• Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two current, scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles. Current articles are those published in the last five years.
• Ensure zero plagiarism. (very, very important)

In advance of submission, review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate the major environments in global business.
2. Assess the impact values have on ethical decision-making.
3. Evaluate ethical decision-making on a global level.
4. Analyze the impact of ethical issues on decision-making.

Readings

Required:

Chapter 2 The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment in International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior

Chapter 2 PowerPoint slides in International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior

Bleher, H., & Braun, M. (2023). . Science & Engineering Ethics, 29(3), 121.

Instructions:

This assignment covers 30 percent of the grade structure.

Answer ALL QUESTIONS.

The assignment is an individual assignment, and you should submit it within ONE WEEK in LMS system.

QUESTION 1

The problem statement is like a lens through which the researcher is able to identify the key prospects of the research work by being able to address the questions stated.

a. Explain the body of thesis introduction.(8 MARKS)

b. Define problem statement.(2MARKS)

c. Discuss FIVE points must be avoided when writing a problem statement.(10MARKS)

QUESTION 2

Research objectives describe what you intend your research project to accomplish. The objectives also imply the aims or purpose of the research and will help researcher to focus on the research. In sum, research objectives describe what you intend your research project to accomplish.

a. Define research objectives.(2MARKS)

b. Explain FIVE purposes of research objectives.(10MARKS)

c. Discuss the general objectives of a thesis.(2MARKS)

d. Discuss the specific objectives of a thesis.(2MARKS)

e. Discuss TWO tips to write research objectives.(4MARKS)

QUESTION 3

A variable represents any characteristic, number, or quantity that can be measured or quantified.Variables are essential in research as they are the foundational elements that researchers manipulate, measure, or control to gain insights into relationships, causes, and effects within their studies.

a. Define dependent variable. (2MARKS)

b. Define independent variable.(2 MARKS)

c. Discuss moderating variable.(2 MARKS)

d. Discuss mediating variable. (2MARKS)

e. Explain control variable.(2 MARKS)

QUESTION 4

Based on a given topic as follows: An Analysis of the Financial Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. You are required to

a. Write research objectives. (20 MARKS).

b. Write the significance of the study.(10 MARKS)

c. Write the methodology of the study.(10 MARKS)

d. Write the structure of the study.(10 MARKS)

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LUO Submission Policy

The first submission of this assignment will be used for grading. If you need an exception to this policy, please contact your faculty member.

Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 5: Week 5.

Team Management Grading Rubric

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Criteria	Ratings	Pts
Describe each concept, discuss their strengths and weaknesses, and summarize their effectiveness toward producing synergy.	60 to >49 pts Advanced Thoroughly described each concept, discussed their strengths and weaknesses, summarizing their effectiveness toward producing synergy. 49 to >10 pts Proficient Satisfactorily described each concept, discussed their strengths and weaknesses, summarizing their effectiveness toward producing synergy. 10 to >0 pts Developing Insufficiently described each concept, discussed their strengths and weaknesses, summarizing their effectiveness toward producing synergy. 0 pts Not Present Did not describe each concept, discuss their strengths and weaknesses, or summarize their effectiveness toward producing synergy.	/ 60 pts
Biblical integration provided regarding team management from the Bible or Christian literature.	15 to >10 pts Advanced Biblical integration thoroughly provided regarding team management from the Bible or Christian literature. 10 to >5 pts Proficient Biblical integration satisfactorily provided regarding team management from the Bible or Christian literature. 5 to >0 pts Developing Biblical integration insufficiently provided regarding team management from the Bible or Christian literature. 0 pts Not Present Biblical integration not provided.	/ 15 pts
Abstract	10 to >8 pts Advanced Thoroughly articulated a clear and comprehensive overview of the papers content, linked to management with a focus on your findings. Key terms, and a biblical application are included. 8 to >5 pts Proficient Satisfactorily articulated some critical components of the paper, linked to management with a focus on your findings. Key terms and a biblical application are included. 5 to >0 pts Developing Insufficiently articulated critical components of the paper linked to management with a focus on your findings. Key terms and biblical application are not sufficient. 0 pts Not Present Did not present concepts clearly. Did not provide a comprehensive overview of the papers content. Missing a link to management. No focus on your findings. Missing key terms and a biblical application.	/ 10 pts
Introduction	10 to >8 pts Advanced Thoroughly presented a detailed description of the problems and issues central to the assignment. A properly constructed thesis statement with supporting citation is at the end of your introduction section. 8 to >5 pts Proficient Satisfactorily presented a detailed description of the problems and issues central to the assignment. A constructed thesis statement with supporting citation is at the end of your introduction section. 5 to >0 pts Developing Insufficiently presented a detailed description of the problems and issues central to the assignment. A properly constructed thesis statement with supporting citation is missing from your introduction section. 0 pts Not Present Did not present a detailed description of the problems and issues central to the assignment. A thesis statement is missing from your introduction section.	/ 10 pts
Conclusion	10 to >8 pts Advanced Thoroughly stated the answer to the problem which you stated in your introduction. 8 to >5 pts Proficient Satisfactorily stated the answer to the problem which you stated in your introduction. 5 to >0 pts Developing Insufficiently stated the answer to the problem which you stated in your introduction. 0 pts Not Present Did not state the answer to the problem which you stated in your introduction.	/ 10 pts
Mechanics, Composition & Word Count	15 to >10 pts Advanced Mechanics, composition, and word count is thorough. 10 to >5 pts Proficient Mechanics, composition, and word count is satisfactory. 5 to >0 pts Developing Mechanics, composition, and word count is insufficient. 0 pts Not Present There are many errors in mechanics, composition, and word count.	/ 15 pts
APA Formatting	10 to >8 pts Advanced APA formatting is thorough. 8 to >5 pts Proficient APA formatting is satisfactory. 5 to >0 pts Developing APA formatting is insufficient. 0 pts Not Present APA formatting does not exist.	/ 10 pts
References	5 to >3 pts Advanced References meet requirements in number and quality. 3 to >1 pts Proficient References almost meet requirements in number and quality. 1 to >0 pts Developing References do not meet requirements in number and quality. 0 pts Not Present Missing references.	/ 5 pts
Citations	15 to >10 pts Advanced All statements are supported by citations. 10 to >5 pts Proficient Many statements are supported by citations. 5 to >0 pts Developing Some statements are supported by citations. 0 pts Not Present Citations are rare, repetitious, or non-existent.	/ 15 pts
Total Points: 0

THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED ON BLACKBOARD (WORD FORMAT ONLY) VIA ALLOCATED FOLDER.

ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED THROUGH EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO MAKE THEIR WORK CLEAR AND WELL PRESENTED, MARKS MAY BE REDUCED FOR POOR PRESENTATION. THIS INCLUDES FILLING YOUR INFORMATION ON THE COVER PAGE.

STUDENTS MUST MENTION QUESTION NUMBER CLEARLY IN THEIR ANSWER.

LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Learning Outcomes:

No	Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
CLO-6	Write coherent project about a case study or actual research about ethics

Assignment Overview:

This group assignment requires students to produce a structured and coherent written report analyzing a business ethics case. The purpose of this assignment is to assess students ability to organize ethical reasoning in a professional academic format and apply ethical frameworks to a real ethical dilemma.

Students must analyze the case provided below and present a logically structured ethical evaluation supported by course concepts.

Group Formation and submission guidelines:

Each group must consist of 56 students.

One submission per group is required.

All group members must contribute equally to the project.

APA referencing style required

Minimum of 3 academic references (textbook may be included)

Similarity index must not exceed 15%

Case Study

The Toxic Waste Collateral Dilemma

A long-time customer approaches you for financing for a new business venture. The customer offers a piece of property as collateral for a planned housing development. An appraiser discovers that the property contains toxic waste that is slowly migrating and may contaminate nearby farmland and water sources in the future.

You inform your manager. Your manager instructs you to reject the property as collateral but strictly forbids you from informing the customer about the toxic waste. He states: Let them find out about it themselves.

You must decide whether to:

Inform the customer about the toxic waste,

Inform government regulators,

Or follow your managers instructions.

Source: Trevio & Nelson, Managing Business Ethics, Chapter 4

MGT422_Wk06_TrevinoNelsonch04

Assignment Requirements:

Students must prepare a written report structured as follows:

1. Introduction (2 Marks)

Brief description of the case

Clear identification of the ethical dilemma

2. Ethical Analysis (4 Marks)

Students must:

Identify the main stakeholders involved

Apply one ethical framework from the course:

o Utilitarianism (Consequentialist approach), OR

o Deontological theory (Duties and principles), OR

o Virtue ethics

The analysis must clearly demonstrate how the selected framework evaluates the dilemma and what action it supports.

3. Recommendation (2 Marks)

Clearly state the recommended course of action

Justify the recommendation using structured ethical reasoning

4. Writing Quality and Coherence (2 Marks)

Assessment will consider:

Logical organization

Clarity and flow of argument

Academic tone

Proper APA referencing

CAREFULLY

THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED ON BLACKBOARD (WORD FORMAT ONLY) VIA ALLOCATED FOLDER.

ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED THROUGH EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO MAKE THEIR WORK CLEAR AND WELL PRESENTED,MARKS MAY BE REDUCED FOR POOR PRESENTATION. THIS INCLUDES FILLING YOUR INFORMATION ON THE COVER PAGE.

STUDENTS MUST MENTION QUESTION NUMBER CLEARLY IN THEIR ANSWER.

LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

Use APA reference style.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Restricted –

Learning Outcomes:

1.1: Recognize and memorize concepts of communicationtheory as they affect business organizations and theindividuals in them.

Assignment Structure:

Assignment-1	Type	Marks
Part-A	Situation-1	2.5
	Situation-2	2.5
Part-B	Case study	5
Total		10

Note: Use concept of interpersonal communications, emotional intelligence, team communications and diversity for answering both parts.

Part-A:

This part is about hypothetical situations which you may or may not face in your professional life.For every situation, you need to select an option from the given options and then give proper justification for the option you selected.

Situation-1

You have recently been assigned a new member in your team, and you have noticed that he cannot make a simple decision without asking your advice. What will you do?
a.	Accept that he does not have the skills to succeed and find others in your team to take on his tasks.
b.	Get an HR manager to talk to him about where he sees his future in the organization.
c.	Give him lots of complex decisions to make so that he will become more confident in his job.
d	Create a series of challenging but manageable experiences for him and make yourself available to act as his mentor.

Situation-2

You are a manager in an organization that is trying to encourage respect for all cultures and nationalities. One day, you hear someone telling a racist joke about a nationality. What will you do?
a.	Ignore it. The best way to deal with these things is not to react.
b.	Call the person into your office and explain that their behaviour is not appropriate and if he repeats it, may result in him losing his job.
c.	Speak up on the spot, saying that such jokes are inappropriate and will not be tolerated in your organization.
d.	Suggest to the person telling the joke he goes through a program offered by the HR department that teaches how to respect all cultures and nationalities

Part-B:

Ali is a successful financial officer in a banking company. He will take over the recently acquired footprint as the new regional CEO. The newly acquired banking institution has a good market reputation

On Monday morning at 10am, Ali had called a meeting. He reached the office at 9am and saw very few employees in the meeting so he got annoyed but keeping his emotions at side, he started the meeting at 10am sharp. Aliwas unhappy due to lack of dedication of employees towards the organization, as most of the employees did not arrive on time.

Later that afternoon Alimet the executive team and outlined the strategic goals, objectives and deadlines. A meeting was held with the senior staff members to reportprogress. In the report it was shown that currently the market growth rates were up and new business numbers were increasing.

A quarter later Ali had a quarterly report result. The report showed both positive and negative results. Alireviewed the report with his staff and requested them for their input. However, his request was greeted with silence. He sensed an uneasy feeling in the room.

Questions:

1. To what extent do you think Ali process Emotional Intelligence. (2 Marks)

2. Do you think the concept of emotional intelligence is important in organizational setting? Briefly justify your answer. (3 Marks)

Answers

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CAREFULLY

THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED ON BLACKBOARD (WORD FORMAT ONLY) VIA ALLOCATED FOLDER.

ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED THROUGH EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO MAKE THEIR WORK CLEAR AND WELL PRESENTED;MARKS MAY BE REDUCED FOR POOR PRESENTATION. THIS INCLUDES FILLING YOUR INFORMATION ON THE COVER PAGE.

STUDENTS MUST MENTION QUESTION NUMBER CLEARLY IN THEIR ANSWER.

LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Restricted –

Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the basic steps of the organizational development process.

Assignment Question(s):

Please refer to the case study titled Personal views of the internal and external consulting positions given on Page number 55, Chapter 3in your textbook and answer the following questions:

1. What problems does an internal consultant face when acting as both an employee and a change agent in the organization? (2 mark)

2. How does job security differ between internal and external consultants, and how does this affect their work during change projects? (2 mark)

3. List the differences between the advantages of being an internal consultant and an external consultant? (2 mark)

4. What difficulties can happen when internal and external consultants work together, and how can these difficulties be reduced? (2 mark)

5. In your perspective, when should an organization prefer an internal consulting team over an external team? (2 mark)

Note:

Youmust include at least 5 references.

Format your references usingAPA style.

Answers

1. Answer-

2. Answer-

3. Answer-

4. Answer-

5. Answer-

Restricted –

This assignment is an individualassignment.

DUE DATE FOR ASSIGNMENT 1 IS BY THE END OF WEEK 5 (28/02/2026)

THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLY IN WORD FORMAT VIA ALLOCATED FOLDER.

ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED THROUGH EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO MAKE THEIR WORK CLEAR AND WELL PRESENTED; MARKS MAY BE REDUCED FOR POOR PRESENTATION. THIS INCLUDES FILLING YOUR INFORMATION ON THE COVER PAGE.

STUDENTS MUST MENTION QUESTION NUMBER CLEARLY IN THEIR ANSWER.

LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:

Define the different Knowledge types and explain how they are addressed by knowledge management in different business environments.

Assignment Title

Case Study on Knowledge, Tacit Knowledge, Explicit Knowledge, and Knowledge Management

Assignment Type

Case Study: Alfa Hospital and the Knowledge Gap

Alfa Hospital is a well-known private hospital located in a busy city. The hospital built a strong reputation due to its experienced doctors, nurses, and medical technicians who had worked there for many years.

Recently, from nursing staff several senior nurses and two specialist doctors retired within a short period. After their retirement, junior staff faced many problems in handling emergency cases and complex patient situations. These problems and complexities led to many issues like treatment delays, frequent patient complaints, and poor coordination among departments.

The hospital had policy manuals, treatment guidelines, and patient records, but many crucial skills were not documented. Senior personnel frequently used their experience to make snap judgments, spot early warning signs, and provide informal guidance to junior colleagues.Much of this experience-based knowledge was shared through observation and practice rather than written instructions. When experienced staff left, this tacit knowledge was lost.

To tackle the problem, the hospital administration implemented Knowledge Management strategies including electronic medical records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ongoing training sessions, and mentorship programs. Nevertheless, certain employees opposed these alterations, arguing that documenting was labour-intensive and that experiential knowledge was difficult to record.

The hospital currently confronts the difficulty of handling both tacit and explicit knowledge to enhance patient care and organizational effectiveness.

Instructions to Students

Read the case study carefully and answer all questions

Use examples from the case study

Write clear and well-structured answers

Recommended word limit: 300350 words per question with Proper References

Assignment Questions

Question 1:

a)Discuss the concept of Knowledge management and its importance in success and failure of organizations. (1.25 Marks)

b) Explain how knowledge contributed to both the success and current problems of Alfa Hospital. (1.25 Marks)

Question 2:

a) Discuss in detail the concepts of Tacit Knowledge and Explicit Knowledge. (1.25 Marks)

b) Cite specific examples of tacit knowledge and explicit knowledge from the case study. (1.25 Marks)

Question 3:

a)Why is Knowledge Management important for healthcare organizations? (1.25 Marks)

b) Analyze the challenges Alfa Hospital faces in implementing Knowledge Management. (1.25 Marks)

Question 4:

a) Suggest strategies that Alfa Hospital can use to effectively manage tacit knowledge and explicit Knowledge. (1.25 Marks)

b)Do you think technology alone can solve the knowledge problems of healthcare organizations? Justify your answer. (1.25 Marks)

(Students are hereby directed to use the same file for submission without deleting case study and questions. Fill in details on the cover-page properly.)

Answers:

THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED ON BLACKBOARD (WORD FORMAT ONLY) VIA ALLOCATED FOLDER.

ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED THROUGH EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO MAKE THEIR WORK CLEAR AND WELL PRESENTED; MARKS MAY BE REDUCED FOR POOR PRESENTATION. THIS INCLUDES FILLING YOUR INFORMATION ON THE COVER PAGE.

STUDENTS MUST MENTION QUESTION NUMBER CLEARLY IN THEIR ANSWER.

LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered

Demonstrate a solid understanding of decision-making process for complex issues pertaining to business environment both internally and externally. (1.2)

Explain critical thinking and cognitive psychology as it pertains to analyze and synthesize information for problem solving and decision making. (2.7)

Identify and analyze different perspectives on understanding problems for different situations. (3.1)

Assignment Instructions:

Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via Universitys website

On first page of SDL, choose English Databases

From the list find and click on EBSCO database.

In the search bar of EBSCO find the following article:

Title: Case Study: Should a CHRO Abandon Performance Improvement Plans?

Author: Bhave, Devasheesh P.;Cheah Sin Mei;Geffre, Angela;

Date of Publication:11/2025

Published: Harvard Business Review

Read the attached case study titled as Case Study: Should a CHRO Abandon Performance Improvement Plans? by Bhave, Devasheesh P.;Cheah Sin Mei;Geffre, Angela;published in Harvard Business Review, and answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):(Marks 10)

Q1: Writ the problem statement about the above case. Problem statement should include the followings: [500-600 words] [Marks 5]

Briefly summarize the problem

Identify symptoms of the problem

Describe the size and scope of the problem

Identify the consequences

Explain any other research or investigation that you may pursue

Q2: Discuss the problem with 5-Why analysis. Draw and explain cause-and-effect diagram based on the problem of the case? [200 words] [Marks 3]

Q3. If you are consultant and asked to solve the problem, how will you solve the problem of case? What are the steps you will follow to solve?[150 words][Marks 2]

Answers

Q1: Writ the problem statement about the above case. Problem statement should include the followings: [500-600 words][Marks 5]

Briefly summarize the problem

Identify symptoms of the problem

Describe the size and scope of the problem

Identify the consequences

Explain any other research or investigation that you may pursue

ANSWER

Q2: Discuss the problem with 5-Why analysis. [100 words] [Marks 1.5]

ANSWER

Q3. Draw and explain cause-and-effect diagram based on the problem of the case? [100 words][Marks 1.5]

ANSWER

Q4. If you are consultant and asked to solve the problem, how will you solve the problem of case? What are the steps you will follow to solve?[Marks 2]

ANSWER