ObjectiveThe objective of this assignment is twofold. First, I want you to think about attitudes from a critical perspective by identifying a method to generate positive consumer attitudes. Second, I want you to gain experience thinking about creative ways to use social media so I am asking you to produce a brief outline of a podcast idea. While brief, this assignment aligns with the course’s learning goals. Specifically, this a...
Understanding the Cultural Factors That Impact Leadership in EgyptTask: The purpose of this assignment is to help you see that one's leadership style and effectiveness is culturally dependent. Following is the scenario: You have been managing for ten years in your current position and have been hired to open your American company’s first branch in Egypt). You were born and raised in the U S. You realize that you are coming from a US orien...
Question: Knowledge outcome – On completion of this module you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the processes, procedures and practices for effective management in organisations. Intellectual /transferrable skill outcome – Students who successfully complete this module will be developing your competence in using a range of basic analytical and managerial techniques and processes including objective setting, monitori...
Question: Why not anonymously marked? The University has introduced the requirement to anonymously mark all assessment work. However, it recognises that, for some forms of assessment, anonymous marking is neither possible nor appropriate. Following prior consultation between students and staff, it has been agreed that this assessment will be marked anonymously. The learning outcomes (LOs) that are assessed by this coursework are: LO3: Drawi...
Description of the IssueThe final project for this course consists of a critical analysis that addresses a contemporary issue in addictions related to a substance or behavior, based on traditional models and theories of addiction. This analysis will demonstrate your ability to integrate scholarly research with addiction theory. Ideally, the issue selected should be professionally interesting and meaningful to you, and it should be directly app...
InstructionsResearch existing theories for databases and data management. Identify common theories, and explain if these theories have evolved over time. Then, research how these technologies are used in practice. You will likely have to include business journals and practical application of the concepts. Choose at least one major theory for further gap analysis. Write an assessment outlining the following: Explain the theory that was chose...
Analytical Framework and TerminologyJournal Response Instructions: This assignment is a journal response. First, choose an example of media to analyze (TV episode, film, music video, ad, game, meme, etc.) Next, you must choose an ideological position to address your media form. We’ve covered several so far in the course: Marxism (looking at social class), feminism or gender theory (looking at gender/sexual orientation), and post-colonialis...
Question: As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Communication and Collaboration in Managing the Professional Environment assessment. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments. Learning Outcomes: After completing the module, you should be able to: LO1: Show an understanding of h...
Case 1: Extended Warranties at KudosCase 1 (Ch.9) Isabella Lopez is the northern area sales manager for Kudos Kitchen and Recreation, a large retailer of household appliances and consumer electronics with stores across North America. Kudos is losing market share to online retailers, such as Nile, and needs to extract more profit from the sales that it does make. One advantage that Kudos has over Nile is the personal contact between Kudos’...
Reading and Generating QuestionsThe essay is positioned to investigate your understanding of the material you have researched and studied throughout the term. As instructed in your introduction to this class, the goal is to push you to think about ideas in the text and to read with the intention of understanding, evaluating, and using the ideas presented. Reading this passage passively, with the intention to learn what is written, would allow yo...
Introduction, Research Question, and HypothesisTask: For your final research paper in this course, you will write an analytical research paper addressing a major issue of your choosing from among the topics covered in this course. As a research paper, your paper will have to answer a significant puzzle related to a course topic. In this preliminary assignment, you are expected to identify a paper topic, to outline the puzzle/research question y...
Part 1: Collecting the DataChapter 7 Assignment: Time Series Overview This assignment asks you to use forecasting tools to predict the price of gas based on the historical record of prices in Ottawa. Note: The forecasting can be done either directly in Excel or by utilizing the built-in functionality of the Solver plugin Part 1: Collecting the Data Download the SourceData.csv file from Moodle and save it as an excel file. Manipulate the data to ...
Personal AnalysisTHE TASK – WHAT YOU ARE BEING ASKED TO DO Following on from the research that you undertook in CW1 and making use of the feedback that you received on this report to assist you, you need to: ·Complete a personal analysis of what you have to offer this employer at the moment. This should include your current skills, knowledge and experiences, both academic and from other areas of your life. However, it needs al...
Question: Part 1 Questions Question 2 ORIGINAL (changes have been highlighted in red): Discuss the societal marketing issues related to the business of Harley-Davidson, using concepts from Block 4, Reading 36 and information presented in the case study. In this process you should also reflect upon the strategic choices of Harley-Davidson that it has considered for responding to the societal challenges. (20 marks) Question 2 AMENDED (chan...
Question: Assignment Brief As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit an Implementing Strategy report. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments. Learning Outcomes: After completing the module you should be able to: 1.Demonstrate a critical understanding of strategic management theory 2.De...