Day: April 25, 2018

Assignment 5: Sustainable Talent Management

With the same talent management strategy in mind from Assignment 3, write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
Determine which performance management process you will employ to measure employee talent.
Analyze the key concepts related to the talent pools and the talent review process.
Develop appropriate talent management objectives to measure functional expertise.
Assess the key elements of global talent management as they apply to your organization.
Recommend a process that optimizes a sustainable talent management process.
Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Determine the effects of leadership in the management of talent pools and the talent review process.
Compare and contrast the talent assessment and employee performance management processes.
Review the process of developing functional expertise and setting and measuring talent management objectives.
Discover how the management process affects global talent management.
Determine the organizational benefits of strategy-driven talent management and building a sustainable process.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in talent management.
Write clearly and concisely about talent management using proper writing mechanics.

Assignment Purpose:

In the first four weeks of this class the students have examined the difference between leadership in the 20th and 21st century. They have examined the need for leaders to develop leadership styles and presence as a way to help build followers. Also, the need to build trust for relationship building in the organization was examined. Globalization movement in the industry was the final discussion topic which examines the unique leadership challenges in the 21st century.

For this assignment, students will research several business leaders to discover their views on leadership skills needed for the 21st century. The purpose of this assignment is to have the students demonstrate their understanding of the challenges and skills needed for the 21st century leader.

Assignment Instructions:

Step 1: Review the assignment instructions carefully.

Step 2: Review the grading rubric for the assignment carefully.

Step 3: Choose a large, medium and small size companies to examine. Pick leaders from each company. Submit your choices of leaders for approval by the Professor in the discussion area – Week 2.

Step 4: In completing the paper, research prominent business leaders and their views on the leadership skills needed for the 21st century. Respond to the following items:
•Select at least one large corporation (fortune 500 company) leader, one medium sized (other public companies), and one small business (any company with one million dollar revenue) leader and compare and contrast their viewpoints.
•In separate paragraphs, describe each leaders view on 21st century leadership using primary source video or written interviews on their opinions of 21st century leadership (Refrain from providing a biography or a discussion of the businesses they lead).
•Evaluate the remarks of the leaders with respect to leadership styles, skills, and business landscape of the future.
•Compare each leader’s views and contrast them with the reading for weeks 1-4.

NOTE: In the case of personal interviews with business leaders, the questions must be cleared with the professor ahead of time and added to the paper as appendices.

Step 5: Write down or highlight key facts from the interviews. Consider making an outline to capture key points in the paper.

Step 6: Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product will be between 4-5 pages in length excluding the title page and the reference page.

Step 7: Follow this format:
•Title page with title, your name, the course, the instructor’s name;
•Introduction paragraph (must induce a description of the leaders chosen). The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is typically written after writing the body of the paper. View this website to learn how to write an introductory paragraph: http://retiredlecturers.com/faculty/donelan/intro.html;
•Body part addressing the items from step # 4.
•Summary paragraph. A summary paragraph restates the main idea(s) of the paper. Make sure to leave a reader with a sense that the paper is complete. The summary paragraph is the last paragraph of a paper.

Step 8: In writing a formal paper it should be done in the third person. What this means is that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person

Step 9: In writing this assignment, students are asked to support the reasoning using in-text citations and a reference list. A reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa. View the sample APA paper under Week 1 content.

Step 10: In writing this assignment, students are expected to paraphrase and not use direct quotes. Learn to paraphrase by reviewing this link: http://retiredlecturers.com Using the grading rubric as a comparison, read through the paper to ensure all required elements are presented.

Step 12: Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing.
•Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a first measure;
•Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;
•Consider submitting the paper to the Effective Writing Center (EWC). The EWC will provide 4-6 areas that may need improvement.

Step 13: Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

Due Date

Nov 20, 2016 11:59 PM

Hide Rubrics

Rubric Name: Assignment #1

Criteria

Outstanding

Superior

Good

Substandard

Failure

Content: Leader Selection
1 point

More than three leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.9 – 1.0)
0.85 points

Three Leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.8 – 0.89)
0.75 points

Two leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.7 – 0.79)
0.65 points

Either leader or criteria selection approved by professor

(0.6 – 0.69)
0 points

Leader selection not completed

(0 – 0.59)

Content: Leaders views on 21st century leadership
2 points

Discussed leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges(adaptability/globalization etc.) giving examples as to how the leader demonstrates the views, and other challenges

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Discussed leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges(adaptability/globalization etc.) giving examples as to how the leader demonstrates the views

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Discussion reflected leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability/globalization etc.)

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Discussion showed some of leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability/globalization etc.)

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Discussion failed to show leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability, globalization,sustainability, knowledge management and innovation)

(0 – 1.19)

Content: Compare and Contrast Leaders Views for differences and business size
2 points

Compared/contrasted all of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class plus additions; drew a sound relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Compared/contrasted all of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class; drew a sound relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Compared/contrasted some of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class; drew a vague relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Attempted to compare/contrast leaders views on some of the 21st century leadership challenges discussed in class; drew an imprecise relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Failed to compare/contrast leaders views on 21st century leadership challenges from class; drew no relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(0 – 1.19)

Content: Conclusions on 21st Century Leadership Challenges
2 points

Drew conclusions about all the challenges addressed in class and some additional ones from compare and contrast; all challenges and additions were analyzed in-depth

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Drew several conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all addressed with a solid discussion of analysis

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Drew some conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all challenges addressed with a showing of some analysis

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Drew 2 or less conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all challenges addressed with little to no analysis

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Failed to draw conclusions from compare and contrast; or the conclusions drawn showed no analysis

(0 – 1.19)

Critical Thinking/Reasoning
4 points

Concepts and ideas are fully developed. Thinking is consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/provides solid assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author’s logic and reasoning.

(3.6 – 4)
3.4 points

Concepts and ideas are developed. Thinking is mostly consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/ provides good assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author’s logic and reasoning.

(3.2 – 3.59 )

3 points

Concepts and ideas are mostly developed but may need clarification on some aspects of thinking, reasoning or evaluation. Conclusions are drawn. Reader follows the author’s logic but occasionally there are areas that are unclear.

(2.8 – 3.19)
2.6 points

Concepts and ideas are not cohesive. Misinterprets questions or material; ignores or superficially evaluates, justifies little and seldom explains reasoning; draws unwarranted conclusions. At times, the reader must attempt to determine the author’s train of thought.

(2.4 – 2.79)
0 points

Concepts and ideas are not fully developed or presented in a cohesive manner. Misinterprets questions or material.

(0 – 2.39)

Application of Resources
4 points

Arguments or positions are well-supported with evidence from the readings and primary source material; conclusions go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts.

(3.6 – 4)
3.4 points

Arguments or positions are mostly supported by evidence from primary source material; conclusions presented demonstrate understanding of the material and concepts and external resources

(3.2 – 3.59)
3 points

Arguments are more often based on opinion or unclear views than on position grounded in material; Some primary source material used but second hand resource material provides major support for arguments; some conclusions show an understanding of the course material and external resources

(2.8 – 3.19)
2.6 points

Arguments are frequently illogical and unsubstantiated; no use of essential primary source material to support argument; Material to support arguments from secondary source material; May resort to ad hominem instead of making meaningful application of the material

(2.4 – 2.79)
0 points

Arguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas. Does not provide facts presented in case study. Failure to use primary source material to support arguments

(0 – 2.39)

Attention to Instructions
2 points

demonstrated full understanding of requirements responded to each aspect of assignment

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

demonstrated understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

demonstrated some understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment

(1.4 -0 1.59)
1.3 points

failed to show a firm understanding of requirements; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

did not demonstrate understanding of assignment requirements

(0 – 1.19)

Writing Mechanics
2 points

Strictly adheres to standard usage rules of written English, including but not limited to capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. No errors found. No jargon used.

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. One to three errors found.

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Four to 10 errors found.

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 10 errors found.

(1.2 -1.39)
0 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English largely incomprehensible and errors are too plentiful to count.

(0 – 1.19)

APA Style (6th ed.)
1 point

No APA style errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper. Reference titles follow APA with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized.

(0.9 – 1)
0.85 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference list but one or two APA style errors noted.

(0.8 – 0.89)
0.75 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted; inconsistencies in citation usage are noted throughout document.

(0.7 – 0.79)
0.65 points

Attempts either in-text citations or reference list but omits the other.

(0.6 – 0.69)
0 points

No attempt at APA style.

(0 – 0.59)

Overall Score

Outstanding
18 or more

Superior
16 or more

Good
14 or more

Substandard
12 or more

Failure

Purpose:

In the first four weeks of this class the students have examined the difference between leadership in the 20th and 21st century. They have examined the need for leaders to develop leadership styles and presence as a way to help build followers. Also, the need to build trust for relationship building in the organization was examined. Globalization movement in the industry was the final discussion topic which examines the unique leadership challenges in the 21st century.

For this assignment, students will research several business leaders to discover their views on leadership skills needed for the 21st century. The purpose of this assignment is to have the students demonstrate their understanding of the challenges and skills needed for the 21st century leader.

Assignment Instructions:

Step 1: Review the assignment instructions carefully.

Step 2: Review the grading rubric for the assignment carefully.

Step 3: Choose a large, medium and small size companies to examine. Pick leaders from each company. Submit your choices of leaders for approval by the Professor in the discussion area – Week 2.

Step 4: In completing the paper, research prominent business leaders and their views on the leadership skills needed for the 21st century. Respond to the following items:
•Select at least one large corporation (fortune 500 company) leader, one medium sized (other public companies), and one small business (any company with one million dollar revenue) leader and compare and contrast their viewpoints.
•In separate paragraphs, describe each leaders view on 21st century leadership using primary source video or written interviews on their opinions of 21st century leadership (Refrain from providing a biography or a discussion of the businesses they lead).
•Evaluate the remarks of the leaders with respect to leadership styles, skills, and business landscape of the future.
•Compare each leader’s views and contrast them with the reading for weeks 1-4.

NOTE: In the case of personal interviews with business leaders, the questions must be cleared with the professor ahead of time and added to the paper as appendices.

Step 5: Write down or highlight key facts from the interviews. Consider making an outline to capture key points in the paper.

Step 6: Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product will be between 4-5 pages in length excluding the title page and the reference page.

Step 7: Follow this format:
•Title page with title, your name, the course, the instructor’s name;
•Introduction paragraph (must induce a description of the leaders chosen). The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is typically written after writing the body of the paper. View this website to learn how to write an introductory paragraph: http://retiredlecturers.comBody part addressing the items from step # 4.
•Summary paragraph. A summary paragraph restates the main idea(s) of the paper. Make sure to leave a reader with a sense that the paper is complete. The summary paragraph is the last paragraph of a paper.

Step 8: In writing a formal paper it should be done in the third person. What this means is that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person

Step 9: In writing this assignment, students are asked to support the reasoning using in-text citations and a reference list. A reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa. View the sample APA paper under Week 1 content.

Step 10: In writing this assignment, students are expected to paraphrase and not use direct quotes. Learn to paraphrase by reviewing this link: /Handbook/QPA_paraphrase2.html

Step 11: Using the grading rubric as a comparison, read through the paper to ensure all required elements are presented.

Step 12: Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing.
•Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a first measure;
•Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;
•Consider submitting the paper to the Effective Writing Center (EWC). The EWC will provide 4-6 areas that may need improvement.

Step 13: Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

Due Date

Nov 20, 2016 11:59 PM

Hide Rubrics

Rubric Name: Assignment #1

Criteria

Outstanding

Superior

Good

Substandard

Failure

Content: Leader Selection
1 point

More than three leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.9 – 1.0)
0.85 points

Three Leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.8 – 0.89)
0.75 points

Two leaders approved by professor and selected by criteria

(0.7 – 0.79)
0.65 points

Either leader or criteria selection approved by professor

(0.6 – 0.69)
0 points

Leader selection not completed

(0 – 0.59)

Content: Leaders views on 21st century leadership
2 points

Discussed leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges(adaptability/globalization etc.) giving examples as to how the leader demonstrates the views, and other challenges

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Discussed leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges(adaptability/globalization etc.) giving examples as to how the leader demonstrates the views

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Discussion reflected leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability/globalization etc.)

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Discussion showed some of leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability/globalization etc.)

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Discussion failed to show leader’s views on 21st century leadership challenges (adaptability, globalization,sustainability, knowledge management and innovation)

(0 – 1.19)

Content: Compare and Contrast Leaders Views for differences and business size
2 points

Compared/contrasted all of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class plus additions; drew a sound relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Compared/contrasted all of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class; drew a sound relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Compared/contrasted some of leaders views on 21st century challenges discussed in class; drew a vague relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Attempted to compare/contrast leaders views on some of the 21st century leadership challenges discussed in class; drew an imprecise relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Failed to compare/contrast leaders views on 21st century leadership challenges from class; drew no relationship about the effects of business size to challenges

(0 – 1.19)

Content: Conclusions on 21st Century Leadership Challenges
2 points

Drew conclusions about all the challenges addressed in class and some additional ones from compare and contrast; all challenges and additions were analyzed in-depth

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Drew several conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all addressed with a solid discussion of analysis

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Drew some conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all challenges addressed with a showing of some analysis

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Drew 2 or less conclusions about all challenges discussed in class from compare and contrast; all challenges addressed with little to no analysis

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

Failed to draw conclusions from compare and contrast; or the conclusions drawn showed no analysis

(0 – 1.19)

Critical Thinking/Reasoning
4 points

Concepts and ideas are fully developed. Thinking is consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/provides solid assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author’s logic and reasoning.

(3.6 – 4)
3.4 points

Concepts and ideas are developed. Thinking is mostly consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/ provides good assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author’s logic and reasoning.

(3.2 – 3.59 )

3 points

Concepts and ideas are mostly developed but may need clarification on some aspects of thinking, reasoning or evaluation. Conclusions are drawn. Reader follows the author’s logic but occasionally there are areas that are unclear.

(2.8 – 3.19)
2.6 points

Concepts and ideas are not cohesive. Misinterprets questions or material; ignores or superficially evaluates, justifies little and seldom explains reasoning; draws unwarranted conclusions. At times, the reader must attempt to determine the author’s train of thought.

(2.4 – 2.79)
0 points

Concepts and ideas are not fully developed or presented in a cohesive manner. Misinterprets questions or material.

(0 – 2.39)

Application of Resources
4 points

Arguments or positions are well-supported with evidence from the readings and primary source material; conclusions go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts.

(3.6 – 4)
3.4 points

Arguments or positions are mostly supported by evidence from primary source material; conclusions presented demonstrate understanding of the material and concepts and external resources

(3.2 – 3.59)
3 points

Arguments are more often based on opinion or unclear views than on position grounded in material; Some primary source material used but second hand resource material provides major support for arguments; some conclusions show an understanding of the course material and external resources

(2.8 – 3.19)
2.6 points

Arguments are frequently illogical and unsubstantiated; no use of essential primary source material to support argument; Material to support arguments from secondary source material; May resort to ad hominem instead of making meaningful application of the material

(2.4 – 2.79)
0 points

Arguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas. Does not provide facts presented in case study. Failure to use primary source material to support arguments

(0 – 2.39)

Attention to Instructions
2 points

demonstrated full understanding of requirements responded to each aspect of assignment

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

demonstrated understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

demonstrated some understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment

(1.4 -0 1.59)
1.3 points

failed to show a firm understanding of requirements; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment

(1.2 – 1.39)
0 points

did not demonstrate understanding of assignment requirements

(0 – 1.19)

Writing Mechanics
2 points

Strictly adheres to standard usage rules of written English, including but not limited to capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. No errors found. No jargon used.

(1.8 – 2)
1.7 points

Adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. One to three errors found.

(1.6 – 1.79)
1.5 points

Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Four to 10 errors found.

(1.4 – 1.59)
1.3 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 10 errors found.

(1.2 -1.39)
0 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English largely incomprehensible and errors are too plentiful to count.

(0 – 1.19)

APA Style (6th ed.)
1 point

No APA style errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper. Reference titles follow APA with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized.

(0.9 – 1)
0.85 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference list but one or two APA style errors noted.

(0.8 – 0.89)
0.75 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted; inconsistencies in citation usage are noted throughout document.

(0.7 – 0.79)
0.65 points

Attempts either in-text citations or reference list but omits the other.

(0.6 – 0.69)
0 points

No attempt at APA style.

(0 – 0.59)

Overall Score

Outstanding
18 or more

Superior
16 or more

Good
14 or more

Substandard
12 or more

Failure

The paper should be at least 6 pages(3,000 words) with the diagram and OSI model – everything explained thoroughly.

The final project for AIT 620 Business Data Communications was developed to assure the course objectives have been achieved by all students in the course.

Students will explain, in detail, how data is transferred to and from an Internet-enable device at their home to towson.edu. The project requires each student to detail protocols, media, optimization schemes, software, and hardware on both the home device and towson.edu that produce a smooth exchange of information.

For your project, you should create the graphic (TCP IP Example) using the OSI Reference Model. The diagram should identify the protocol used at each layer of the OSI model on both the transmitting (you) and receiving end (www.towson.edu). You should create a separate diagram to illustrate each “node” (appliance/router/satelite/microwave/switch) during the request. This second diagram should illustrate what physical items (nodes) were instrumental in assisting your request. Please use the results of tracert/traceroute to support the nodes in your diagram. You will most likely need to assume and make educated guesses to determine what nodes were utilized.

For this project, you must consider all of the following.

A diagram of the OSI model and the utilized protocols to handle the request from your internet-enabled device to towson.edu

Include all of the communications protocols used in the process
A diagram of the nodes used to coordinating your request to the destination (www.towson.edu)

Explain the various communications signals (digital/analog) and media (guided/unguided) used in the process in your writeup

List the multiplexing and modulation techniques

Realize that natively, some media/signals utilize multiplexing/modulation
This should be included in your write-up – Example: Ethernet and WiFi perform….????… type of multiplexing/modulation

List all of the hardware/software used to perform the task which should support your node diagram

The following commands may be helpful: ping, nslookup, whois, tracecrt/traceroute

Use tracert or traceroute to determine the most likely path to towson.edu
If using the iPhone consider the Ping – Manage Engine [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/manageengine-ping-tool/id460362949?mt=8]

Identify two nodes in the explained process for your scenario, outline an improvement implemented in each and the impact to the communication. (5 its)

The submission must be at least 6 pages double-space, at least 3000 words, and include all of the above information and the following:
Network Diagram using Visio

OSI model applied to the protocols used in the processing of information transmission

Every page under 6 will be a 10 point deduction up to 15 points – Max 2.5 pages of visuals

There is a 3000 word minimum so explain all diagrams, lists, and nodes thoroughly- (2500 – 2999 words [-5], 2000-2499 words [-10], <2000 words [-15]

NOTES FROM MY PROFESSOR:

Here is the topic for the term paper:

What Would a Satisfactory Moral Theory Be Like? – Chapter 13 in the textbook

Papers should be argumentative. Carefully study the chapter and summarize it in your own words. Your essays should be clear and concise. If you are unsure how to start writing, you can begin with a brief description of the chapter and explain Rachel’s answer to this question. The body of your paper should then develop an argument that supports your view. You are welcome to agree or disagree with the author’s position…just be sure to either support or criticize that position with reasons and an argument. Sum up the ideas presented in the paper in a clear conclusion.

College-level writing requires skill and should represent a high level of critical thinking. Do not write a ‘one-sitting, informal, stream-consciousness type’ paper (it shouldn’t read like a casual email to a friend). Make sure your ideas are clear and well-supported. Ask yourself if you are making any unwarranted assumptions.

You are welcome to use sources outside of the textbook to inform or enhance your writing, but a minimum number of references is not required. Just be sure to avoid any form of plagiarism and be sure to note your sources. Also, feel free to speak in the first person. You should be expressing your opinions on these matters, but be sure to back them up with good reasons/arguments when you do. Anyone can offer up a list of opinions or how they ‘feel’ about something, so please avoid doing that! And of course, if you have any questions along the way, just ask. =

The research paper for your term project is due this week. Your term project research paper may address any topic covered in this course that is of interest to you as long as you include the following.

Frame your topic as a business problem/challenge
Discuss how marketing research is used to identify and exploit business opportunities
Examine the role of ethics incorporating concepts from the field of marketing and psychology
Discuss how combining marketing and psychology perspectives/methods would contribute to the resolution of the problem/challenge
Justify the importance of the problem/challenge in a social or global context
Include a limited quantitative discussion and analysis of the business problem/challenge (be sure to incorporate accurate calculations, estimates, risk analyses or quantitative evaluations of the problem/challenge)
Appraise the sources of information utilized in the assignment.

Course material:
McDaniel, C., & Gates, R. (2016). Marketing Research Essentials, 9th Edition (9th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. Retrieved November 12, 2016.

You should have at least 5 references from professional publications. Your textbook may be used as a reference but it is in addition to the minimum 5 references. Your research references should be primary works from professional publications.

Application Performance of EC2 Instances

Abstract ( the summary of everything list below)

Introduction (you talk about cloud computing, Amazon web service, Amazon elastic compute cloud (EC2), Instances, you talk about performance, the purpose/importance of this paper is so so and the paper is divided as follows: section I so so, section II so so, etc)

Background

Experimental Setup
• 3 instances use are t2.medium (general purpose), c4.xlarge (computer optimize) and i2.xlarge (storage optimize)
• You log into amazon account to test each Instance’s CPU performance, memory performance, Disk I/O performance and Network Performance and also compare their cost.

Experimental Result
• You now show the result of each Instance’s CPU performance, memory performance, Disk I/O performance and Network Performance and their cost and their performances (graphical presentation is highly needed)

Related Work (3 related work, what the other researchers said about the similar topic )

Conclusion

References (about 15 references)

Find a published white tailed deer management plan online.

Then, prepare a 10 page analysis paper (text must be 10 pages, cover sheet and Lit Cited sections do not count), that 1) summarizes the management plan, 2) provides a critique or review of the plan, and 3) outlines your recommendations and student learning points for this assignment.

This analysis of the plan REQUIRES that you support your recommendations and conclusions about the feasibility of the actions presented in the plan with published literature. At least 5 published journal articles (not web resources) must be used to demonstrate that you have a scientific foundation for your conclusions.

Some questions to think about as you write your student learning point: What do you think of the management approach? What have you learned about wildlife management this semester? Be sure to use proper APA format and citation style.

Tell me something interesting and enlightening that you learned!

Suggested Outline:
I. Introduction
II. Description of the Management Plan, species and habitats covered, etc.
III. Management Actions (from the Plan)
IV. Analysis
V. Conclusions
VI. Student Learning Point
VII. References

View one of the movies listed below, or any other fictionalized film about the life of a jazz muscian (not a live concert, documentary, or satire). Write a 750 word minimum essay contextualizing the movie within the matrix of concepts, personalities, and music examined in this course. In general, think of this essay as a “critical analysis” in which you need to explain the points you are asserting. Please address the following points:


• Give a brief (1 paragraph) biographical sketch of the principal character/musician. 

• Socially and musically, how is the principal character/musician portrayed? 

• What historical phase of the development of jazz does the principal character belong to?

• How does the life and music of the principal character reflect the issues we’ve examined in relation to that historical phase?
• Describe the narrative of the film. How does the story unfold?



Possible movies:
• Young Man with a Horn – (1949) (about Bix Beiderbeck)
• The Glen Miller Story (1953)
• The Benny Goodman Story (1955)
• The Five Pennies (1959) (about Red Nichols)
• Lady Sings the Blues (1972) (about Billie Holliday)
• Round Midnight (1986) (about Dexter Gordon)
• Bird (1988) (about Charlie Parker)
• The Mambo Kings (1992) (about the Castillo brothers)
• Sweet and Lowdown (1999) (about Emmet Ray)
• For Love or Country (2001) (about Arturo Sandoval)
• Ray (2004) (about Ray Charles)
• De-lovely (2004) (about Cole Porter)
• El Cantate (2007) (about Hector Lavoe)
• Bolden! (about Buddy Bolden)

In this task, you will write the final draft of your paper. Aim for a polished, error-free submission. The writing tone for your research paper should be formal and appropriate for academic writing. The information in the essay should be based on credible source material.

The paper must follow APA documentation guidelines, and must include an APA-formatted reference list, not your annotated bibliography from Task 1. Any sources that you cite in the paper must be included in the reference list, and any source in the reference list must also be cited within your paper. Please see Appendix B in the learning resource for directions on creating an APA-formatted reference list.

Note: An abstract is not required for this task, but including a title page is recommended.

Requirements:

A. Write a cohesive, argumentative research paper (suggested length of 10–15 pages) in which you do the following:
1. Provide an effective introduction.
2. Provide an appropriate thesis statement that previews two to four main points.
3. Develop each of the main points in effective paragraphs with support from a variety of sources.
4. Provide an effective conclusion.

B. Include at least 7 academically credible sources in your essay.
1. For your sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.

Scenario: Atticus Chi has informed you that his organization is making grants of $100,000 available to certain causes. Identify a particular issue that affects a clientele or community (city in San Fernando Valley, CA), and write a proposal for that grant money using a key theme in the documentary/book Food Inc. Incorporate answers to questions and objections for the proposed topic, as some not all may agree to the proposal.

Criteria:
-MUST use one of the themes/ ideas/ of concepts from our reading of Food Inc.
-Include MLA in-text citations as well as a carefully, properly formatted MLA list of at least 8 substantive sources (from government, scholarly, or professional sites)
-Graphs and charts can be included if visual makes the point better than a description would.

Topic Examples have to be narrowed down.(In cities like Woodland Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, Encino, anywhere in SFV) Some example topics: Food Waste and Homeless malnutrition in North Hollywood, Fit camp for Sun valley, Diabeties in Latino population of Sylmar, etc. (Do not use these topic examples)

Proposal MUST have:
-Introduction
-Background, Problem, Purpose, Scope
-Discussion Overview
-Methodology, and Time-frame of Proposal
-Recommendations/Solution
-Conclusion
-Work Cited with 8 or more substantive sources (from government, scholarly, or professional sites)
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For the proposal, I was thinking to establish some program to implement gardens to teach organic farming in El Camino Real high school (Woodland Hills, CA) Specifically, for students grades 10-12th. Informing knowledge of organic farming would promote consumption of vegetables and fruits for adolescents.
This might help as a source: https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/workshops/dga_workshops_complete.pdf
Other topics can also be used for the proposal if there are better, concrete topics to write about. Keep in mind that it has to relate to Food inc. If no topic is found, this topic can be used for this proposal.