Day: May 14, 2018

Identify a research question and illustrate how you would address this question using one of the research methods so far covered in this module. You should describe what execution of this method would involve and require, what kind of data you are likely to collect and how this will be analysed. You will also address the advantages this method or strategy offers compared to possible alternatives as well as difficulties, weaknesses and limitations. Your commentary is expected to be critical and reflective, rather than simply descriptive.

Some helpful hints:
If you decide to focus on a more philosophical topic (e.g. research design, formulating
research questions, ethics) you should still address all the main issues of research design
mentioned in the guidelines, but in less detail than if you focus on a specific data collection
or analysis method.
Make sure you use research methods literature to support your critical analysis – this means reading widely and accessing a range of resources.
Do not use the assignment as an opportunity to talk about something you are interested in without actually showing (i) there is a research problem, and (ii) your method would be appropriate to investigate that problem.

Lecture slides would also be uploaded, please make use of the lecture slides and pick the methods from there.

This is a research method report, it will be using qualitative research method. The requirements and guidelines are as follows, please kindly be noted that it is important to follow all guidelines:

Firstly, the outline should be following this format:
1. Introduction
2. Research question (you probably will not have hypotheses because you will be using an inductive method)
3. Data colection technique (including a brief discussion of the sample and the technique used): ethnographic methods (e.g. participant observation), interviews, focus groups, recordings of of naturalistic speech
4. Ethical considerations (if relevant)
5. Method for data analysis (ethnogrpahic analysis, thematic analysis, conversation analysis)
6. Conclusion

Secondly, as there will be involving interviews/ focus groups in this research report, please take university students as the target group under any circumstances. I personally think that focus group would be more suitable on this research topic.

Lastly, this is a UK based university research essay. Please make use of UK writing format and the research approach/ data collection (especially the interview part with university students)shall be mostly based in UK.

*You can adjust the number of references if more references are needed.

This essay has to be written on a base of a case study, the word documents that are attached, concepts needs to be included in the essay as it is one of the most important requirements. The writer has to read carefully all the documents that I am attaching with this order, to be able to write to meet the criteria which has been mentioned in the attached files. It has to be written in proper English language and to a First Class level, it must make a complete sense, and flow well. In text citations has to be done well, reference list has to be done well and all references used must be no older than 2012, so this means I DONT want to see a references from 2011or 2010 or 1980 please. I also have uploaded a model of an essay that is an ideal model for the teacher. Please, the essay that you will be writing should be in that level and must be written in the same style or better.

Dear Writer,
Please, I need the below:
1. A literature review of at least 50 references
2. All references should be from SCOPUS list Journals.
3. All references should be from A, A*, and B journals only.
4. All used references should be recent which means the publication date is not more than 3 years back (Between 2013 to 2016)
5. Don’t reuse a reference more than twice
6. Make sure to support the idea in one paragraph with more than once reference.
7. Cover the following headings and make sure to show the research gap while writing the sections and link the sections together to support the idea of the research which is the impact of HRM practices on Innovation mediated by knowledge sharing in the ICT Sector.
8. Sections of the Literature Review:
8.1. ICT industry in UAE
8.1.1. • The importance of human resource management practices, knowledge sharing, and innovation for ICT industry in UAE. With Examples.
8.1.2. • Human Resources Management Practices
8.1.2.1. Definition and history
8.1.2.2. Importance of HRM Practices
8.1.2.3. HRM Practices in this study:
8.1.2.3.1. Recruitment and selection
8.1.2.3.2. Training and development
8.1.2.3.3. Appraisal
8.1.2.3.4. Compensation practices
8.1.3. Knowledge Sharing
8.1.3.1. Definition
8.1.3.2. Importance
8.1.3.3. Types of Knowledge:
8.1.3.3.1. Explicit knowledge sharing
8.1.3.3.2. Tacit knowledge sharing
8.1.4. Innovation
8.1.4.1. Definition
8.1.4.2. Importance
8.1.4.3. Indicators
8.1.4.4. Types of Innovation:
8.1.4.4.1. Product innovation
8.1.4.4.2. Process innovation
8.1.4.4.3. Administration innovation
8.1.5. Human Resource Management Practices and Innovation Management
8.1.6. Human Resource Management Practices and Knowledge Sharing
8.1.7. Knowledge Sharing and Innovation Management
8.1.8. Human Resource Management Practices, Innovation Management and Knowledge Sharing

Please ensure to balance the content between different chapters and focus on the last four main sections.

Question: Critically evaluate the potential of “ecosystem services and natural capital” to inform how environmental management issues are defined and addressed.

READING LIST: * Costanza (2016) “Ecosystem services in theory and practice” in Fish et al. (eds) Routledge Handbook of Ecosystem Services. New York: Routledge: 15-24
* Fish, R. D. (2011). Environmental decision making and an ecosystems approach: Some challenges from the perspective of social science. Progress in Physical Geography, 35(5), 671–680.
* Raymond, C. M., Singh, G. G., Benessaiah, K., Bernhardt, J. R., Levine, J., Nelson, H.et al. (2013). Ecosystem Services and Beyond: Using Multiple Metaphors to Understand Human-Environment Relationships. BioScience, 63(7), 536–546.

Abson, D.J., Termansen, M., 2011. Valuing Ecosystem Services in Terms of Ecological Risks and Returns. Conservation Biology 25, 250–258.

Costanza, R., D’Arge, R., De Groot, R., Farber, S., Grasso, M., Hannon, B., Limburg, K., Naeem, S., O’Neill, R.V., Paruelo, J., others, 1997. The value of the world’s ecosystem services and natural capital. Nature 387, 253–260.

Schroeter, M., van der Zanden, E.H., van Oudenhoven, A.P.E., Remme, R.P., Serna-Chavez, H.M., de Groot, R.S., Opdam, P., 2014. Ecosystem Services as a Contested Concept: A Synthesis of Critique and Counter-Arguments. Conservation Letters 7, 514–523.

Silvertown, J., 2015. Have Ecosystem Services Been Oversold? Trends in Ecology and Evolution 30, 641–648.

Potschin, M B, Primmer, E, Furman, E, Haines-Young R H (2016 in press) Have Ecosystem Services been oversold? A response to Silvertown, Trends in Ecology & Evolution.

Turner, R.K., Daily, G.C., 2008. The Ecosystem Services Framework and Natural Capital Conservation. Environmental Resource Economics 39, 25–35.

View the scenario called “Critical Decision Making for Providers” found in the Allied Health Community media (https://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt307v/allied-health-community/allied-health-community-v1.1.html)
In a 750-1,200 word paper, describe the scenario involving Mike, the lab technician, and answer the following questions:
What were the consequences of a failure to report?
What impact did his decision have on patient safety, on the risk for litigation, on the organization’s quality metrics, and on the workload of other hospital departments?
As Mike’s manager, what will you do to address the issue with him and ensure other staff members do not repeat the same mistakes?
A minimum of three academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.
RUBRIC 90-100 %
1] Description of scenario is clear, accurate and comprehensive.
2] Comprehensive and compelling discussion regarding the failure to report includes consequences with recommendations to address the issue with employees.
3] Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4] There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
5] Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English..
6] All format elements are correct
7] In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

I want first class and that means between 80 and 100, I want you to follow the mark criteria very very very carefully. Read the assignment brief very carefully to know what you need to do. In part A, which is the ethical dilemma essay, do not use any company name for example, if you want to talk about any ethical dilemma in Starbuck or costa use coffee shop instead of their names. In part B, you have three appendices A, B, and C. In Appendix A, The Ethical Leadership Debate (in Seminar 4), see the assignment brief to know what to do and put it or do it on a table . In Appendix B, The Seminar Case (in Seminars 1 and 5), include the table characters, dilemma, option of each character, and moral ethical skills. In this case study, you have more than 9 dilemmas. For example, Boris dilemma, his girlfriend’s dilemma, employee dilemma, sweden company dilemma, parents dilemma, and the manger dilemma. write the name and date of author. choose one character to analyze and the best one to analyze is Boris and choose steak holder.Apply Jones’ (1991) Moral Intensity Framework theory and give more explanation. In seminar 5, use the diagram in slide 9which is a spider web and use the diagram in slide 12. In Appendix C,Interpersonal and Team-working skills, it talks about personal reflection in three segments. The first one is description, the second one interpretation (analyze), and the third one is the outcome.

For this assignment, students will investigate and propose a psychiatric diagnosis based on the case study from the Gorenstein and Comer (2015) textbook Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology, chosen in the Week One “Initial Call” discussion. This paper will include an in-depth overview of the disorder(s) within the diagnosis, treatment options for the diagnosis, and a sound rationale that explains why this diagnosis was made. Note that the diagnosis may include more than one psychiatric disorder.

The paper must present a thorough overview of each disorder within the diagnosis. Assume the audience has no prior knowledge of the disorder(s) within the diagnosis, and provide relevant and easy to understand explanations of each for the readers. When writing the paper, it is critical to convey all the necessary information in a straightforward manner using non-technical language. (Reference the Professional Voice and Writing resource provided by the Ashford Writing Center for assistance.) Support the analysis with at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last ten years in addition to the course text.

The Psychiatric Diagnosis topical paper must include the following:

Explain psychological concepts in the patient’s presentation using professional terminology. Identify symptoms and behaviors exhibited by the patient in the chosen case study.
Match the identified symptoms to potential disorders in a diagnostic manual.
Propose a diagnosis based on the patient’s symptoms and the criteria listed for the disorder(s) in the diagnostic manual.
Analyze and explain how the patient meets criteria for the disorder(s) according to the patient’s symptoms and the criteria outlined in the diagnostic manual.
Justify the use of the chosen diagnostic manual (i.e., Why was this manual chosen over others?).
Summarize general views of the diagnosis from multiple theoretical orientations and historical perspectives. Include a discussion on comorbidity if the diagnosis includes more than one disorder.
Evaluate symptoms within the context of an appropriate theoretical orientation for this diagnosis.
Use at least two peer-reviewed articles to assess the validity of this diagnosis, and describe who is most likely to have the diagnosis with regard to age, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. Provide a brief evaluation of the scientific merit of these peer-reviewed sources in the validity assessment.
Summarize the risk factors (i.e., biological, psychological, and/or social) for the diagnosis. If one of the categories is not relevant, address this within the summary.
Compare evidence-based and non-evidence-based treatment options for the diagnosis.
Evaluate well-established treatments for the diagnosis, and describe the likelihood of success or possible outcomes for each treatment.
Create an annotated bibliography of five peer-reviewed references published within the last ten years to inform the diagnosis and treatment recommendations. In the annotated bibliography, write a two- to three-sentence evaluation of the scientific merit of each of these references. For additional assistance with this portion of the assignment, access the Ashford Writing Center’s Sample Annotated Bibliography.

Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last 10 years in addition to the course text.
Must include a separate annotated bibliography page

You have been appointed as a “Lead Digital Consultant” to Etihad Airways to help them become a Digital Master in digital-rich and competitive world.

1) Sketch Etihad Airways Business Model as discussed in class. You must identify all the actors, resources, infrastructures, and at least four transactions informational flows. You may select transactions such as “make a reservation”, “modify a reservation”, “signup for a vacation package”, “shop on-line by redeeming your air miles”, etc.
2) Now, sketch Etihad Airways “Unification Business Operating Model”, which is similar to Delta Airlines, but you cannot cut-and-paste the Delta Airlines diagram and assume it is Etihad’s.
3) Using the diagram below, place Etihad on one of the below quadrants. You must choose one and only one quadrant. Your answer must assess Etihad’s Digital Capabilities and Leadership Capabilities as detailed in each quadrant.

4) Depending on how you rated Etihad’s Leadership/Digital Capabilities on the chart above, outline the major components of a “Playbook” for the senior management to become a Digital Master. If you rated Etihad as Digital Masters, then you need to describe a “Playbook” to maintain this position. If, on the other hand, you rated Etihad as Beginners, you must describe a “Playbook” to become Digital Masters.

General Remarks
Overall you have a clear structure, but the aspects for improvement are in terms of the analysis of whether reforms should be introduced or not. You have, however, discussed at length the benefits and disadvantages of the Salomon principle, so additional analysis or a deeper evaluation of the concept would help you improve. There were some minor spelling/grammatical errors which could be rectified with further checking before submission.

Question:
Examine and critically reflect upon the feedback given on your first assignment and draft a response to the feedback that demonstrates improvement on your work.

For example:

• If a comment made by the marker in coursework 1 is that greater linkage between a number of sources would improve the answer, you can make use of coursework 2 to demonstrate how the sources could be linked more closely.
• If a comment made by the marker in coursework 1 invites the student to conclude a particular argument, you can make use of coursework 2 to conclude that particular answer.
• If the marker of coursework 1 suggests that additional sources could be used to support a certain point, you can use coursework 2 to identify these sources and point to their relevance in answering the question.
• If minor points relating to grammar, syntax and referencing are made by the marker in coursework 1, you could demonstrate the correcting of these errors in coursework 2.
• If an element of coursework 1 is pointed out as being particularly good, you could make use of coursework 2 to ensure they understand why it was particularly good and also highlight how this could have been applied to other areas of their work.

* you will be replying to the markers comments, which writter done it as your general feedback, as well as in your returned documents, as comments in track changes.

Instructions:

Application Essay (20%) Please read and print the entire discussion.

The application essay should be single spaced
and a size 12 font should be used. APA format should be used for all
intext citations and the references page. You will write an application
essay that includes library research as well as self-exploration. The
essay should contain five sections as well as an introduction and a conclusion (each should be 1/4 of a page in length).

The introduction should gain the readers attention, address the
importance of the topic, and include a preview of what your paper will
cover (at least 1/4 page in length).

The first section, based on research from a minimum of five
scholarly sources addresses the importance of listening and the role it
plays within a particular profession (your current or desired
profession) as well as the kind of listening training conducted in the
profession. This section is based solely on research, not your personal perception.
All information should be appropriately documented with in-text
citations and a references page (bibliography) should be included. This
section of your submission should be at least 2 pages in length (minimum).
In section two, you will outline (and explain) a personalized and sophisticated LIST of ten
criteria for effective listening behavior. Each item on your list
should be numbered and explained in great detail. This section of your
submission should be at least 1 page in length (minimum).
In the third section, you will incorporate a descriptive analysis of
your listening strengths and weaknesses according to the criteria you
outlined in section two. Each criterion should be addressed individually
and specifically. This section should be at least 2-3 pages in length (minimum).
In the fourth section, you will provide a summary of your
listening-test results. This summary should contain a descriptive
analysis and interpretation of each set of results as well as a
discussion of your listening strengths and weakness and how your skills
have evolved (according to your test results). You should reference
your actual overall test scores as well as scores on individual
sections. You may use tables to display your data, but I want to see
descriptive paragraphs as well. You may use the analyses that you have
written throughout the semester to assist you in writing this portion of
your paper. This section of your submission should be at least 1 page in length (minimum). Many students greatly exceed the one-page requirement, but I am simply looking for a summary.
Finally, the fifth portion of the essay should contain a specific
and detailed plan to address your current listening weaknesses
(identified in section three AND in section four) and how you plan to
continue to improve them. This section of your submission should be 1 page in length (minimum).

A conclusion should follow that briefly, recaps what you’ve shared and brings closure to your submission (at least 1/4 page in length).
The application essay should be well organized with heading and subheadings.
Your submission must include in-text citations as well as a references page.
This paper should be eight to twelve pages in length (not including the references page).

To complete this assignment, your essay must:

* address the importance of listening and the role it plays within
your current or future profession using a minimum of five current,
scholarly sources – (using proper in-text citations as well as a
bibliography)

* establish a comprehensive, sophisticated, and personalized list of
ten criteria for effective listening behavior by drawing on all that you
have learned during this course (number each item and including a
description for each individual criterion)

* provide a thorough, well-organized evaluation of your listening
strengths as well as weaknesses according to your established criteria

* interpret all listening-test results in a explicit, descriptive,
and meaningful manner (a reference to each portion of the tests is
required)- Your analysis should include all three listening tests (pre
and the post Watson Barker and the Kentucky Comprehensive)

* provide descriptive, specific plans for the continued development
of the listening behaviors you describe (Especially focusing on those
areas/behaviors that were considered weaknesses)

Grading Criteria

> Application Essay For the Application Essay, you must:

* fulfill the above requirements

*use the following required 6 headings/subheadings (the heading for your introduction is the title of your paper):

The Role of Listening in (fill in the name of the profession that you researched)

Criteria for Effective Listening

My Listening Strengths and Weaknesses

My Listening Tests Results: The Big Picture

Plan of Action to Address My Personal Listening Weaknesses

Conclusion

Expectations and Deductions:

* post your work in the assignment folder by the due date (since this assignment is due on the last day of class, NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!)

* write each section in a clear, descriptive and detailed manner (up to -10 points)

* present the information in a well-organized manner, using headings and subheadings (-2 points)

* proofread and edit your work (-.20 for each deduction)

*the paper should be single-spaced (-1 point)

* include a proper introduction and a conclusion (up to -1.5 points)

*post your work as one single document in the assignment folder (-1.5 points)

*use APA format for all intext and reference page citations (up to -3 points)

*meet the minimum page requirement for each section- you may be over but not under the page requirement (if
a section is worth 4.5 points and the minimum page length is 2 pages
and you submit only one full page, you will automatically receive a 2.25
point deduction on that section because you have supplied only half of
the required work)

Application Essay (20 points; 20% of final grade)

You need to post this assignment in
your assignment folder. Please do not e-mail it to me unless you are
having technical difficulties.

You will earn 20 points by completing the following:

Include a
brief introduction (including a creative attention getter, stress the
importance of the topic, and a preview of what your paper will cover) = worth 1 point

Provide an overview of listening in your current or future profession. Use at least five, current, scholarly sources to document the role of listening in your field. Use APA format. Include appropriate intext and reference page citations. = worth 4.5 points

establishing a comprehensive,
personalized, and sophisticated LIST of 10 criteria for effective
listening behavior by drawing on all that you have learned during this
course. Clearly, number the items on your list. Do not just regurgitate the text, but make your list personal and meaningful. Be sure to explain each item on your list. = 4 points

providing a thorough evaluation of YOUR
listening strengths and weaknesses according to your established
criteria presented in section two. A descriptive analysis should be
provided for each item on your list. Present general patterns of
behavior as well as specific examples in your analysis. = 5 points

provide a descriptive summary of your
listening-test (all listening tests) results. An analysis and
interpretation of each set of results as well as a discussion of your
listening strengths and weakness and how your skills have evolved. = 2 points

providing clear plans for the continued
development of the listening behaviors you describe > Be specific
and detailed! Which relationships and contexts will you target? How will
you chart or monitor your progress? How will you address each
area/behavior identified as a weakness? = 3 points

Provide a conclusion that brings closure to your submission and provides a brief recap =1/2 point

You are required to use the six
headings/subheadings posted above to organize your submission. A failure
to do so will result in a deduction of two points.

There are five clear sections of
this assignment. Your paper should also include a brief introduction
(including an attention getter, stressing the importance of the topic,
and a preview of what your paper will cover) as well as a conclusion
(with a recap of what you’ve shared).