Category: Management homework help

In  this assignment, you are to critically read and evaluate a scholarly  article’s strengths, weaknesses, and contributions to the study field.  Learning how to critique a journal article has several benefits,  including preparing you for publishing in the future and keeping you  current on the literature in your field of study. The practical  application is developing the ability to look at research within your  organization and industry with a knowledgeable, critical eye.   The  University of the Cumberlands (UC) Library subscribes to many journals  and provides you access to appropriate collections to support this  assignment. Using the UC Library, locate and review the following  peer-reviewed articles: 
Dysvik, A & Kuvaas, B. (2013). Intrinsic and extrinsic  motivation as predictors of work effort: The moderating role of  achievement goals. British Journal of Social Psychology, 52(3), 412–430. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8309.2011.02090.x.
Aydogmus, Metin Camgoz, S., Ergeneli, A., & Tayfur Ekmekci, O.  (2018). Perceptions of transformational leadership and job  satisfaction: The roles of personality traits and psychological  empowerment. Journal of Management & Organization, 24(1), 81–107. https://doi.org/10.1017/jmo.2016.59
Fitzsimmons, Callan, V. J., & Paulsen, N. (2014). Gender  disparity in the C-suite: Do male and female CEOs differ in how they  reached the top? The Leadership Quarterly, 25(2), 245–266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2013.08.005 
Flocco, Canterino, F., & Cagliano, R. (2021). Leading  innovation through employees’ participation: Plural leadership in  employee-driven innovation practices. Leadership (London, England), 17(5), 499–518. https://doi.org/10.1177/1742715020987928
Kuenzi, Mayer, D. M., & Greenbaum, R. L. (2020). Creating an  ethical organizational environment: The relationship between ethical  leadership, ethical organizational climate, and unethical behavior. Personnel Psychology, 73(1), 43–71. https://doi.org/10.1111/peps.12356
de Reuver, Van de Voorde, K., & Kilroy, S. (2021). When do  bundles of high performance work systems reduce employee absenteeism?  The moderating role of workload. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 32(13), 2889–2909. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2019.1616594
Following  your review, choose one article from this list; critically evaluate the  article’s strengths, weaknesses, and contribution to the study field  using the outline below as a guide:  Cover page 
The cover page will include: 
Articles Title and Author (s)
Name of Journal (s)
Date of publication
Your name
Executive Summary 
Summarize the significant aspects of the entire article, including:
The overall purpose and general area of study of the article.
The specific problem being addressed in the study.
The main findings of the article.
Literature Review 
Briefly summarize the overall themes presented in the Literature Review.
Was the literature review applicable to the study, current and thorough?
Were there gaps in the literature review?
Data Analysis 
Identify  the methodology used: qualitative, quantitative, mixed? Was the chosen  methodology appropriate for the study? Why or why not?
Did the data analysis prove or disprove the research questions? Explain.
 Results/Conclusion 
In this section, you will address the following: 
Describe the article’s relevance to the field of knowledge.
Outline the strengths and weaknesses of the article. Be specific.
Based on the article, what future research do you think needs to be accomplished in this area?
What are your key points and takeaways after analyzing the article?
Proper  APA in-text citation must be used. The review is to be word-processed  double spaced, not less than two pages, and no more than five pages in  length. Paper length does not include the cover page, abstract, or  references page(s).
Write in 3rd person

Practical Connection Assignment
Attached Files:
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Practical Connection AssignmentAt UC, it is a priority that students are provided with strong educational programs and courses that allow them to be servant-leaders in their disciplines and communities, linking research with practice and knowledge with ethical decision-making. This assignment is a written assignment where students will demonstrate how this course research has connected and put into practice within their own career.Assignment: 
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study. Requirements:
Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.
Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment. 
You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace. 

Apply theoretical frameworks and practical insights of the Transformational Change Management course to a real-world organization of their choice.

What is a Critical Analysis Paper?
A critical analysis paper asks the writer to make an argument and/or explain a particular viewpoint. The goal of this assignment is two-fold: one, identify and explain the viewpoint that the presenter of the Diversity Workshop is making, and two, provide your own argument/ viewpoint(s) about the viewpoints of the presenter. One of the key directions of this assignment is to avoid summarizing. You are not writing a report of the Diversity Workshop; rather, you are critiquing it.  
Sometimes it can seem intimidating to “criticize” something that is being professionally delivered. However, part of this exercise is to explore the fact that even though the presenter is highly qualified, they are still advancing a viewpoint and providing evidence – their aim is to persuade you that their argument/viewpoint is true, not just to present facts. Once you recognize this, you can analyze whether or not you find their viewpoints compelling.
Structuring a Critical Analysis Paper
Most critical analysis papers begin with a short summary of the work and then dive into the argument. Since most of these paper assignments are short, it is important to be concise in all parts of your analysis. Writing an outline (and following it) is crucial to remain focused on your argument and avoid summary or irrelevant description. Following is a sample outline for a critical analysis paper:
Introduction
Identify the work being criticized
Present thesis – argument about the work
Preview your argument – what are the steps you will take to prove your argument
Short summary of the work
Does not need to be comprehensive – present only what the reader needs to know to understand your argument
Your argument
This should be the bulk of the paper – Your professor wants to read your argument about the work, not a summary
Analyze the presenter based on the points presented and whether or not they succeeded in their goal of the Diversity Workshop/Training
State your reactions so that they do not appear to be arbitrary judgements. This can be accomplished by adding support from an authority (text book, articles, observations, personal experience, etc.)
Conclusion
State your conclusions about the overall presentation reviewing the strengths/weaknesses
Reflect on how you have proven your argument
Point out the importance of your argument (beyond it being a requirement for passing the class ☺)
Note potential avenues for additional research or analysis
Directions For Paper
2-3-page critique of the Diversity Workshop/Training
Times New Roman, size 12 font, double spaced
MS Word Document
Even though you are potentially only referring to one source – the presentation – you still need to cite your information, using either parenthetical citation or footnotes/endnotes. APA format.
Double check the assignment and rubric (below) to make sure you have covered all the points that your professor has asked
Questions to Aid You in Your Critique
Researchers have grouped outcomes of most training into cognitive (knowledge), behavioral, and attitudinal learning. In the case of diversity training, cognitive learning refers to the extent to which trainees acquire knowledge about other cultures and problems or issues amongst different groups. Behavioral learning concerns the development of skills and behaviors. Attitudinal learning refers to the development of trainees’ attitudes towards diversity.
Does the diversity workshop begin to answer:
What is the purpose of this diversity workshop/training?
How is this diversity workshop/training supposed to support diversity and inclusion?
How as the research evidence sought and provided? (Was there research evidence provided?)
How would you judge the quality of the diversity workshop/training?

 Explain why the consideration of opportunity costs may be very relevant to a firm. How can opportunity costs affect a business decision? Use an example to support your answer. 

 Think about a good or service for which you believe there has been a shift in demand or supply. Explain the reasons behind the shift and how that has influenced the equilibrium price. 

 
Please take a moment to reflect on pros and cons of shared financial risk models (P4P, value-based care, EBM and others) by providing a single pro and con example.a brief reaction opinion style response.
 Please one provide a response to one  
The state of the business of medicine today   https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/the-state-of-the-business-of-medicine-today
3 ways value-based care is transforming American healthcare
https://www.healthcaredive.com/spons/3-ways-value-based-care-is-transforming-american-healthcare/717853/

 Using your textbook and the video, briefly describe the 3 dimensions: Emotional, physical, and social (minimum of 3 sentences each) 

Final Project Charter (Due Week 7)Attached Files:
 BADM 634 – Project Charter Final 8wk.docx BADM 634 – Project Charter Final 8wk.docx – Alternative Formats (33.654 KB)
A Final Project Charter, based on your Problem Set exercises, will be due by the end of Week 7. This will require amending and improving your Problem Sets based on Instructor feedback and then compiling the required tools into a professional document. As a professional document this should be your own work and wording based on your selected project. There should not be any reason for citing of sources. Also, any cover or title page should be a professional cover/title page and not an academic title page. To allow sufficient time to complete the necessary corrections or amendments based on instructor feedback the instructions for this assignment have been provided within the attached document. This assignment will be worth 200 points.

 
Develop a strategic plan for the company you have used throughout this course and share it with stakeholders, The company is Family Dollar
Create a 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with visuals and speaker notes for key stakeholders to solicit their approval of your strategic plan. The objective is to sell the strategic plan to investors or company directors. Address the following in your presentation: 
An introduction with mission and vision statements
Core values, ethics, and social responsibility principles
Analysis of the company’s:
Internal environment (e.g. strengths and weaknesses related to resources, trademarks, patents, copyrights, or current processes)
External environment (e.g. opportunities and threats related to market trends, economic trends, demographics, or regulations)
An evaluation of the internal and external environment’s impact on achieving the company strategy
Create a strategic objective for the company.
Create short- and long-term goals for achieving the company’s strategic plan.
Determine methods for collecting data and measuring the success of the strategic plan.
Include APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference page.
Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed documents.