Category: Business and Management

The question for this essay is “With respect to an BlackBerry Identify a major problem it currently faces with respect to leadership. Apply relevant theories and ideas that you have learnt from a leadership perspective on the course to diagnose the problem and provide possible solutions”
The essay is
due by 7am  on Friday 3rd
May 2024. The assignment must not be more than     2000 words (excluding
references) and must be submitted online
via Moodle. Work must be typed and
contain an accurate word count. 
A successful
essay is one that uses both theory and evidence to answer, directly, the set
question. This requires that you read widely, not just the core and recommended
texts for the chosen assignment topic. Students are directed to look at the
advice in the student handbook, and to ensure that they follow the Harvard
system for referencing and bibliography. The course team will employ all
resources at their disposal to detect plagiarism.
Students who cheat in this way will be subject to a range of penalties.
I had a powerpoint presentation before this as a starting point for this question and an essay is required now to build up the points and analyse even further. I have attached the module slides to help you out. I have also attached a powerpoint to show how the essay should be.  Please see all of this as it will help the essay massively.  
I have attached the powerpoint presenation as well in regards to this question. Use this powerpoint to build up points and use more examples as well 
Recommended
books
There are several excellent
comprehensive reviews of the field of leadership (always seek latest editions):
Grint, K. (2010). Leadership: A very
short introduction (Vol. 237). Oxford University Press.
Grint, K. (2005). Leadership: Limits and
possibilities. Palgrave Macmillan.
Jackson B. and Parry K. (2011). A very
short, fairly interesting and reasonably cheap book about studying leadership,
second edition. Sage London
Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership:
Theory and practice. Sage publications.
Schedlitzki, D. and Edwards, G. (2014)
Studying Leadership: Traditional and Critical Approaches, Sage.
Western, S. (2007) Leadership: A
Critical Text, Sage
Yukl, G. A. (2012). Leadership in
organizations. Pearson Education International. 
When writing the essay please make sure you read all these bullet points below as it will reflect the quality of it. 
•Ensure that you engage with academic
readings around leadership theory(ies) and not general websites, tutor to you
etc (you will lose marks for doing so)
•Ensure that you provide your own
narratives of the case study and understanding the theory
•Ensure that you avoid description of the
case study and focus on its analysis
•Ensure that you analyse theory
(leadership) and avoid the general description of the theory 

Overview
Business leaders are often faced with situations that require swift
but responsible decisions. You’ve learned how critical thinking is more
than simply evaluating the pros and cons of a situation. It is a method
that engages broad thinking abilities that include brainstorming, data
analysis, creativity, collaboration, and reflection. The ability to
adapt to ever-changing conditions through critical thinking and decision
making is key to capitalizing on market upturns and staying afloat
during economic declines.
As part of this course, you will complete a series of assignments.
Prompt
For this assignment, analyze the diversification strategy of either
Disney or Kimberly-Clark using the documents linked within your Soomo
webtext. Explain how critical thinking applies to decision making based
on your review of a real-world scenario. Specifically, you must address
the following rubric criteria:
Application: Explain how critical thinking for decision making is applicable to the scenario. Use evidence to support your explanations.
What makes critical thinking crucial for decision making?
Analysis: Explain how information (such as facts,
opinions, and published reports) is used to determine or establish the
context. Use evidence to support your explanations.
Why do you think the company reached the decision to diversify?
What steps do you believe were taken? Explain your response using sources found during the research of your selected company.
Conclusion and related outcomes: Describe the role of logic, evidence, and arguments in the company’s decision-making process.
Was the decision to expand products, services, or value chain successful? Why or why not?
To begin, choose one of the following to focus on for this assignment
and review the corresponding document provided in the Soomo webtext.
Kimberly-Clark
Disney
What to Submit
Complete the Critical Thinking for Business Decisions worksheet in
your Soomo webtext, download your completed work, and submit it in
Brightspace for instructor feedback. You should write using a
professional voice, and any sources should be cited according to APA
style. Your assignment must be between 400 and 800 words in length.
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Methods to assess applicants for the HR
director job: résumé, cognitive ability test, job knowledge test, structured
interview, and questions (f) and (g) from the list of generic interview
questions. 
NII advertised for the position extensively, and out of a pool of 23
initial applicants, three finalists were chosen. Shown in the accompanying
exhibit( in image and word document)  are the results from the assessment of the three finalists using the
various selection methods. In addition, information from an earlier résumé
screen is included for possible consideration. For each finalist, decide
whether you would hire the person and why.

create a concise 1 page business plan as the example provided. We can choose our own business, and I chose a high end dog hotel/resort.

What was the Project scope?
What Project Management principles did you identify?
What were the challenges encountered?
What risk management strategies were deployed?
What were the lessons learnt? Was the project a success or failure? Justify.
Video Link:

Assessment Detailed structure:
The assessment is broken down in two parts
Part 1: You need to create an infographic for the project to explain difficult concepts and/or break down complex information and make it easier to understand.
The infographic you are required to design and submit needs to provide a clear overview of your selected project, including the following pieces of information:
The business justification and stakeholder need for the project;
The list of requirements of the project and the project objectives;
A brief statement about the scope of the project;
A list of deliverables and basic timeline and due dates;
Defined roles and responsibilities within the project;
You will be assessed on your clarity of information communication, as well as your creativity in achieving this.
Part 2: This part of the assessment expects you to write an academic report reflecting upon the project you saw in the video and discuss what were the requirements (scope), how the project was managed, what the risk challenges were, what future project managers can learn from this project (at least 3 lessons learnt) and determine whether the project was managed effectively or not, in terms of both product delivery and project management.

For your final assessment, you are required to write a 1,000 word essay about everything you have learned in this course. At the end of the essay, you are to list 5 concepts/theories (takeaways) that you learned and can apply in your future career goals. You are to write in APA format (Include a cover page with your name, course number, assignment name, Professor’s name, and the date). You should include page numbers. Your essay should include an Introductory paragraph, the concepts and theories learned from the course/assignments, and the conclusion. Please be reminded to list after the essay the 5 takeaways that you believe will assist you as you go forward with your career goals.bus 165 trucking company

Overview
Part of a manager’s role is to evaluate capital investment projects to choose the best return on investment. In this assignment, you will use capital budgeting techniques to make an investment decision and present your findings in a PowerPoint presentation.
Scenario
For this assignment, you will take on the role of a manager for Shoals Corporation. Shoals is a company that uses backhoes to complete its work. You will analyze the information provided here and then create a presentation to communicate your recommendation to company leaders.
The Shoals Corporation puts significant emphasis on cash flow when planning capital investments. The company chose its discount rate of 8 percent based on the rate of return it must pay its owners and creditors. Using that rate, Shoals Corporation then uses different methods to determine the most appropriate capital outlays.
This year, Shoals Corporation is considering the following capital investment: buying five new backhoes to replace the backhoes it now owns. The new backhoes are faster, cost less to run, provide for more accurate trench digging, have comfort features for the operators, and have 1-year maintenance agreements to go with them. The old backhoes are working just fine, but they do require considerable maintenance. The backhoe operators are very familiar with the old backhoes and would need to learn some new skills to use the new backhoes.
Use the following information in deciding whether to purchase the new backhoes:

For this assignment, review the Declaration of Independence and videos to broaden your understanding of this founding document. While the Declaration of Independence was written generations ago, many argue that it still influences the spirit of the United States. After reading the document and watching the videos, you will be asked to reflect on how this document transcends time and influences the nation.
After reflecting upon the Declaration of Independence, read, “So You’re an American?” A Guide to Answering Difficult Questions Abroad. This reading will review values and ideals that are important to many, if not all, Americans. After reading the article, you will be asked to select one of the concepts or values that you believe are central to maintaining a good society and discuss how that concept or value is derived from or related to concepts in the Declaration of Independence.
REQUIRED RESOURCES
Please read and view the following:


ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION
The topic for this week’s reflection assignment is the Declaration of Independence. Use “So you’re an American?” to assist you in connecting values to the Declaration of Independence. 
In writing your response, include specific examples and statements from the Declaration of Independence (citing it appropriately: Jefferson, 1776). Follow the 2+1 Rule in your assignment. 
First, respond to the following prompt:
How do the values in the Declaration of Independence manifest in modern American society, or not? Explain.
Next, using the “So you’re an American?” article, select one of the concepts or values mentioned that you believe is central to maintaining what you view to be a good society and discuss how that concept or value is derived from or related to concepts from the Declaration of Independence. In your opinion, are you able to trace the values and concepts listed in the article to a specific point in the Declaration of Independence? 
Use specific concepts from the course readings or other outside sources to support your reasoning.
Since you are reflecting on complex ideas, your submission should incorporate an intro, a thesis statement, a body, and a summary conclusion to assist in organizing your thoughts. Always complete the Application Assignment before the Reflection Assignment. 

Please make sure to review the sample business plan attatched as a reference before starting on yours. BUSINESS PLAN/SLO ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS
Before you start working on the Business Plan it is recommended that you:
1.Review Chapter 4 PPS under the heading ″modules″: Hatten_7e_PPT_Ch04.pptx
2.Review a Sample Business Plan under the heading ″modules″: Hatten7e_Sample Business Plan-1.docx You MUST submit it via ATTACHMENT WORD DOC OR PDF ONLY
The paper should be a minimum of 15 pages in length plus the cover page, typed, and double spaced. One of the pages should be a cover page, which states the title of your project and your name. You may insert pictures, clip art, graphics, or charts into your paper, but only if they further illustrate what you’re writing about. Each of the 14 topics below MUST have a SEPARATE page. Here are the sections you will need to cover in your paper, in the following order:
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Mission Statement
Company Information
Market Opportunity
Financial Data
Desсrіption of Your Company and Industry
Company Background and History
The Industry
Desсrіption of the Product or Service
Desсrіption of the Product or Service
Competitive Advantages
Market Research and Evaluation
Markets
Market Trends
Competition
Marketing Plan
Market Strategy
Product
Pricing
Promotion
Place
Service Policies
Manufacturing and Operations Plan
Production
Geographic Location
Facilities
Make or Buy Policy
Control Systems
Training
Staffing Plan
The Management Team
Identification of Key People
Succession Plan
Management Philosophy
Business/Organizational Structure
Identification of Firms Assisting the Company
Timeline
Key Events
Critical Risks and Assumptions
Risk Management Strategies
Benefits to Community
Economic/Community/Human Development
Exit Strategy Financial Plan
Sources and Uses of Funds
Financial Practices Cash Flow Statement Cash Budget Profit and Loss Statement Breakeven Analysis Financial Ratios
Appendices
Provide a bibliography in MLA format listing all the references you used (websites included) in this paper.
YOUR PAPER MUST BE IN A WORD DOC OR PDF FORMAT. NO OTHER FORMAT WILL BE ACCEPTED.

1 .Selection of example situation for analysis. Meaning different kinds of issues and provides plenty of complexity for analysis.Remember the way a situation is described enables the reader to see the complexity.
2. Identification of relevant issues. Describes the example situation.Explanis the facts.Identifies all relevant “lenses’ ethical,legal,and regulatory,and so on. Shows completeness in thought process applied to identifying relevant lenses.
3.Assessment of relevant issues.Meaning explains how the lenses apply(what would a utilitarian assessment say,what would a Kantian evaluation say. Explains legal and regulatory views perhaps corporate culture of the issues at stake. Takes stakeholders into account 
Indicates which values,legal obligations, ethical perspectives seem most compelling and why
4. Recommend decision and supporting arguments. Meaning Recommends a resolution to the situation (for example,Sally x,y and z) Explains reasons for this decision, in spite of the reasons against this decision acknowledges both sides)
5. Written communication. Meaning is clearly written and articulate. Use of language reflects nuances in the complex situation.
6. Follows all formatting instructions completely