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Course: Information Technology Importance for Strategic Planning

LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY PROF.

Due Date – 2 days

QUESTION: The Future of Offices

Given the growth in telecommuting and other mobile work arrangements, how might offices physically change in the coming years? Will offices as we think of them today exist in the next ten years? Why or why not?

At least one scholarly source should be used in the initial discussion thread. Be sure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use proper citations and references in your post.`

  1. All of your discussion post for this course must use the 3 paragraph structure described below in the Prof. guidelines points
  2. Use your own words, I prefer you use quotations VERY sparingly or not at all. There should be no cutting and pasting from outside sources.
  3. Deviations from the 3 paragraph format will result in a automatic 10 (ten) point deduction and additional scrutiny for plagiarism.

Prof. guidelines:

  1. Discussion response will take the form of a 3 paragraph, (no more than 1 page) response that can stand on its own right.
  2. You willneed to write in academic style, aiming at an anonymous reader who may exist in a different time or space. EG, you need to write for someone who will read your post 50 years from now, or 5000 miles from here, or both.
  3. Be formal and precise because your goal is to educate that reader.
  4. While you are writing, try to avoid obvious phrases such as “This article is about…”. It’s an annotated bibliography. The entire purpose is to describe what the article is about so don’t waste space stating the obvious. Just jump right in to the good stuff: the stuff that the reader needs to know.For example, if you are given the task to research CLOUD COMPUTING, then a summary of an article on cloud computing might start with something along the lines of: Summary: CIOs under the mandate of the US Government’s “Cloud First” policy report that there are critically important challenges to moving to the cloud in a way that minimizes security concerns and maintains usefulness of the information resource. Two main concerns are the contract structure and the information architecture, both of which must be well thought through prior to migration to the cloud. Recommended actions to assist in this engineering effort are to have a cloud advisory board and participating in the FedRMP program.
  5. You should write only as many words as are needed to capture the summary of the article. You’re not replicating the content but simply pointing out the important bits. In fact, your goal should be to capture the spirit of the article in as few words as possible. You don’t need to quote or paraphrase: simple summarize the point of the article. This is easier by the way, with articles that are actually dense with facts and research. News reports are notoriously difficult to summarize, simply because they tend to be summaries themselves. They are also not particularly useful as sources for a research report.
  6. The second paragraph, the Assessment, is where you tear apart the article and point out any flaws in logic or applicability. Tell your reader what the article is good for AND what it is not good for. Your reader needs to know strengths and limitations, so tell them. Be precise! For more information on how to be a critical evaluator of an article, see https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/553/03/.
  7. The third paragraph, the reflection paragraph is where you discuss how the topic contributed to your learning. I mean on a personal level, what did you learn and what could your classmates learn.

Books and Resources

Required Text(s): You need to have (Managing and Using Information Systems: A strategic Approach, 6th Edition by Peralson, Saundersn and Galletta.)

“APA Format”

“NO PLAGIARISM”

Plagiarism includes copying and pasting material from theinternet into assignments without properly citing the source of thematerial.

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Solution of Assessment 2

Change Management Plan

1. Introduction

Instructions: In 200 words,

Write about the background of Australian Rural Development Bank(ARDB) and explain about its organizational objectives, policies, and practices.

Also write why or how the board of ARDB came with the decision to introduce organizational changes. (Read the first para of Assessment 2 scenario)

In background you may include ‘When was the bank established? When did it receive banking license? What are the objectives of the bank? Please note that this is RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK. Understand the functions of a rural development bank first. Where is its headquarters located (say Sydney)? How many branches are there? What products or services do the bank offer? What policies (e.g. Related to operations, loans, lending, finances, etc.) are developed in the bank and what kind of banking practices do the bank follow?

For more on banking practices please read the following link.

https://www.finanssiala.fi/en/material/Good-Banking-Practice-2015.pdf

In the second part, mention the problems in the bank and explain that to overcome these problems and improve the performance of the organization, the CEO or the board members of the bank want to bring organizational changes. Explain what your role and your tasks in the last line.

2. Rationale for the Change

2.1 Drivers for changes

Instructions: In 100 words, explain the drivers or factors or reasons that pushes the board of the ARDB to decide on bringing the organizational changes. In short why they want to bring the changes. List the drivers for changes and explain them in brief.

Some of the drivers for organizational changes are given in the link below. Explain the drivers that are relevant to ARDB

https://www.entrepreneurshipinabox.com/6001/32-drivers-of-organizational-change/

2.2 Constraints for changes

Instructions: In 50 words explain the constraints of the changes. Do not confuse it with barriers for changes. Constraints mean limitations related to the organizational changes here. You can talk about three constraints.

Time constraints: How much time do you have to plan and implement the changes?

Cost constraints: How much budget is allocated for the planning and implementation?(This may be related to cost benefit analysis in topic 6)

Scope: Where will the changes apply?

3. Organizational changes

Instructions: Explain what changes are required in the organization. Please note that these changes should solve the problems of the Australian Rural Development Bank as mentioned in the first para of the assessment 2.

Read the assessment scenario and the types and examples of changes. What are the main elements in the change plan? [E.g. people/culture, systems/technology, documentation, positions/roles, process, skills] Each of these elements may require a focus in the change plan.

S. No.

Problems

Organizational changes

(Please note that this should be specific for example do not just say ‘Introduction of new technology, say what new tech, what exactly?)

Elements of the change plan

1.

Lack of modern/robust banking technology

Introduction of

– net banking services

– cloud computing

– smart cards

– ATM machine in rural areas

– Electronic payment system

– Core banking solutions

– Modern banking software and networks, etc.

Systems/technology

2.

Lack of rural awareness in policy makers of ARDB

Say specific changes that are being brought

3.

Inconsistent client experience

Say specific changes that are being brought

4.

Employee dissatisfaction or lack of encouragement

Say specific changes that are being brought

4. Stakeholder consultation and identification of operational change requirements

Instructions: In 50 words explain who the stakeholders are concerned with the changes. In 50 words again explain how consultation are done with the stakeholders. In 100 words explain what operational change requirements are identified after consultation with the stakeholders.

Explain the reason for these requirements.

5. Factors affecting change

Instruction: Explain like market trends, events, government legislations, etc that may impact the change. Study about the external and internal factors from the link below.

https://www.ilearnlot.com/factors-affecting-organizational-change-external-and-internal/45443/

6. Cost benefit analysis

Instructions: Perform cost benefit analysis for all changes being introduced in the ARDB bank.

7. Risks management

Instructions: Explain about risk identification (mention the identified risks associated with change management projects), perform risk analysis and suggest the mitigation strategies for the identified risks.

8. Develop Change Plan

Instructions: Develop a change plan including performance measures [how will you know the change plan is effective?]. Ensure the plan is adequately resourced.

Actions

Who

When

Resources required

Performance Measures

What actions are being done to bring changes? Note that this column is related to the third column of topic 3. Mention the specific actions.

Who is responsible for the action?

When should the action be finished?

What resources are required for the action?

How will the performance of the action be measured?

9. Approvals on change management process and reporting protocols

Instructions: After the change management plan is developed you need to get and approval with the board members of ARDB on the change management process. i.e. the sponsors of the organizational changes must agree or approve the process of change management proposed by you. Explain what process of change management has been approved by the sponsors. Scroll down and read change management process from the link below;

https://www.prosci.com/resources/articles/change-management-process

https://www.smartsheet.com/8-elements-effective-change-management-process

Instructions: Explain about the reporting protocols or reporting requirements in change management projects that need to be done to bring the changes in the organization. i.e. how reporting is done? Who should report about the update or progress of the projects to whom? What kind of reporting should be passed to the sponsors or the board members of ARDB? What kind of reporting is to be done to you as a change manager or the project managers of different project? You can also talk about the progress and status reports and the time duration to send these reports, and to whom?

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Senior leaders must understand how to motivate employees in a variety of ways. Research major motivational theories, and pick 3 theories to discuss.

Major motivational theories are discussed in Intellipath, MUSE, and the text in Chapter 7.

In this assignment, you will select, describe and examine three motivational theories in the first three bullets below. In a fourth section, you will select one of the theories and explain why you believe it could be usefully applied in a work context from your experience.

For each motivational theory, address the following:

  • Briefly describe each theory, includingits history, foundation, model, and application.
  • Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each theory.
  • Explain options and strategies an organization can use to apply this theory to motivating employees.
  • Select one theory that you or your manager could use in your current or previous workplace to motivate employees that you believe would be effective. Explain the reasons for your choice.

Please submit your assignment.

800-1000 words

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Research suggests that being a good public speaker can help individuals grow their business, advance their career, and form strong collaborations (Tsaousides 2017). However, communicating your ideas clearly and presenting them in public can prove to be a challenge. For this forum, discuss what researchers believe are the top reasons for public speaking anxiety or fear. Determine if any of these reasons are applicable to you and what would be the best remedy to overcome these fears.

Submission Details:

  • Initial discussion board post due by day 4, Thursday 11:59pm EST addressing the question.
  • You also need to have two other postings throughout the week by day 7, Sunday 11:59pm EST.
  • While you can post as much as you want your three posts need to be spread over three days to earn full credit.

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Week 10: Summative Assignment: Critique of Research ArticleA research critique demonstrates your ability to critically read an investigative study. For this assignment, choose a research article related to nursing or medicine to critique. Articles used for one assignment can’t be used for the other assignments (students should find new research articles for each assignment). The selected articles should be original research articles. Review articles, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, and systemic review should not be used. Mixed-methods studies should not be used.Your critique should include the following:Research Problem/Purpose State the problem clearly as it is presented in the report. Have the investigators placed the study problem within the context of existing knowledge? Will the study solve a problem relevant to nursing? State the purpose of the research.Review of the Literature Identify the concepts explored in the literature review. Were the references current? If not, what do you think the reasons are?Theoretical Framework Are the theoretical concepts defined and related to the research? Does the research draw solely on nursing theory or does it draw on theory from other disciplines? Is a theoretical framework stated in this research piece? If not, suggest one that might be suitable for the study.Variables/Hypotheses/Questions/Assumptions What are the independent and dependent variables in this study? Are the operational definitions of the variables given? If so, are they concrete and measurable? Is the research question or the hypothesis stated? What is it?Methodology What type of design (quantitative, qualitative, and type) was used in this study? Was inductive or deductive reasoning used in this study? State the sample size and study population, sampling method, and study setting. Did the investigator choose a probability or non-probability sample? State the type of reliability and the validity of the measurement tools. Were ethical considerations addressed?Data Analysis What data analysis tool was used? How were the results presented in the study? Identify at least one (1) finding.Summary/Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations What are the strengths and limitations of the study? In terms of the findings, can the researcher generalize to other populations? Explain. Evaluate the findings and conclusions as to their significance for nursing.The body of your paper should be 4–6 double-spaced pages plus a cover page and a reference page. The critique must be attached to the article and follow APA guidelines.Need APA Help?Visit the Student Resources tab or the WCU Library tab at the top of this page.Points 280

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Resources:

  • Microsoft®OfficeHelp and Training
  • Other tutorials available online

Readthe following scenario:

You have been asked to write a business proposal for a client in the hope of setting up a 3-year customer service contract in support of a new application they are launching this month. Support services will include technical problem solving and answering questions on the use of the application.

Writea minimum 1,050-word research summary using Microsoft®Word in which you communicate the details of your business proposal to the project team. Include the following components in your research summary:

  • A Microsoft®Word business template of your choice
  • A description of the client’s needs including
  • Hours of operation
  • Number of calls that will need to be taken
  • Reporting needs
  • Proposed solution to client’s needs
  • Pricing
  • Time of support operation
  • Advantages of using your service
  • What support avenues you will provide (live chat, phone, web)
  • Research through citations and references using the Word reference tool to insert them into the paper
  • An inserted image supporting your recommendation
  • A built-in style appropriate for a business document
  • A bulleted or numbered list
  • A proofing review using Spelling & Grammar check

Submityour final summary in the following file formats: DOCX, PDF, HTML, and TXT file. This will acquaint you with differences between file formats and why these different file formats may be useful.

Citea minimum of three references.

Formatyour assignment according to APA guidelines.

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Assignment 550 to 600 words

APA Format, need References

Prologue.

Private and public organization and higher education enterprise is required to established policies and procedures delineating standards for logical and physical access to facility and infrastructure, relative to key demographic factors such as conducting criminal background checks, as permitted by law, as part of pre-employment screening practices for current and future employees.

Scenario

  • Most new employees are very apprehensive about screening and background checks (BC) prior to issuing official letter of appointment. BC is established by law and human resources unit (HR) has been added to your department.
  • What standard will you include in the current policy and procedures to alleviate new employees’ apprehension relative to background checks?

Discussion 450 to 500 words:

APA Format, need References

Preamble

  • As my collogues from the first school of thought asserted, security lighting is fulfilling its purpose by making private and public facilities less hazardous, less likely to become a target for theft and vandalism, multi-family residential sites and safe dwellings locale for local residence. Altogether, private and public organizations are disposed to vandalism, loss of data, fire, flood and natural disaster, unnoticed.
  • The second school of thought, the one I subscribe to, urge private and public organizations to retain an experienced professional security lighting designer in the process.
  • It is worth indicating that with and without experienced professional security lighting designer, perpetrators still have upper hands to infiltrate the facility.

Scenario

Provide comprehensive chronicles on advantages of retaining experienced professional security lighting designer in physical security lighting operation.

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Business law Discussion assignment no less than 250 words

A famous New York City hotel, Hotel Lux, is noted for its food as well as its luxury accommodations. Hotel Lux contracts with a famous chef, Chef Perlee, to become its head chef at $6,000 per month. The contract states that should Perlee leave the employment of Hotel Lux for any reason, he will not work as a chef for any hotel or restaurant in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania for a period of one year. During the first six months of the contract, Hotel Lux extensively advertises Perlee as its head chef, and business at the hotel is excellent. Then a dispute arises between the hotel management and Perlee, and Perlee terminates his employment. One month later, he is hired by a famous New Jersey restaurant just across the New York state line. Hotel Lux learns of Perlee’s employment through a large advertisement in a New York City newspaper. It seeks to enjoin (prevent) Perlee from working in that restaurant as a chef for one year. Discuss how successful Hotel Lux will be in its action.

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Your grammar can affect others’ perceptions of your professional competence—or lack thereof.

A well-executed paper, e-mail, or report implies that your writing is worth reading. When you make grammatical errors, readers might assume you are not very smart, you are lazy, or you do not apply critical-thinking skills. When working in a public role, it is of vital importance to ensure that what you communicate is grammatically correct. You should try to avoid grammatical errors that might produce any misunderstanding in the message you are trying to communicate.

Post: a brief description of a personal or professional message where the incorrect use of grammar conveyed a different meaning than the one intended.