1. Tune into any popular music radio broadcast – this can include internet or satellite radio. If you use a service like Pandora, be sure to choose a pop genre, and do not allow it to include related (non-popular music) genres. 2. Write 8 journal entries – one for each song that you listen to – addressing all of the following bullet points for each song (8 songs, 8 paragraphs):• What's the title of the song?• What’s the name of the band leader and/or band? This information is clearly provided on internet and satellite radio. If you’re listening to a traditional radio broadcast, DJs announce this info every now and then.• What’s the instrumentation? Larger ensembles can be identified as such, but for smaller ensembles (up to 5 performers) I'd like you to identify all of the individual instruments if possible.• Describe the general character of the music: what’s the atmosphere, vibe or emotional content of the piece? How would you describe the tempo (slow, medium, fast)? Does the music sound consonant (harmonious) or dissonant (discordant and clashing) - or something in between?• How does the music unfold from beginning to end? This is the most important aspect of this assignment, and should comprise at least half of each of your 8 journal entries. This can include descriptions of shifts in mood and character, interesting exchanges/dialogues between instruments/musicians, descriptions of solos, and other notable moments.

Complete an interview with an individual who is currently or formerly an IT manager. Consider interviewing an IT manager who does not work in your organization or one who works in a different department or business unit of your organization. You are, however, allowed to interview your manager if your manager is a manager of an IT department.Use technology and social media to connect with individuals and explain that this is a research project and that no identifying information will be shared. You will have to rely on your ability to use professionalism and interpersonal skills when contacting the industry professionals to participate in your interview process. Interviews can be done in person, via phone, or video conferencing. At the end of your interview assignment, include a link to the website of the individual or organization you interviewed. For your interview, ask questions that will help you learn the following information about the interviewee. You may include the following questions, but you do not need to limit yourself to these questions, as this list is not exhaustive:What is your job title?How long have you been working in IT? How long have you been working as an IT manager?What are the required skills and training needed to perform your role in your organization?What are some of the significant differences between being a front-line IT professional and an IT manager?To what extent do you communicate and collaborate with others both inside and outside of your organization? How important is communication and collaboration in order to deliver business performance excellence in your organization?From your perspective, describe the significance of building relationships with your followers based on mutual trust and respect.What specific characteristics do you like to see in your followers? Why do you value these characteristics the most?Describe a typical "day in the life" for you at your job. What do you like most? What do you like least?What are the most common issues you face on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis? Determine the cause of the issues and describe the strategies for effectively managing them.What advice would you give an IT professional who was recently promoted to a management position?In addition to submitting the typed questions and responses from the interview in the appendix, please include a 250-500 word reflection that includes the key points you learned from the interview you conducted.Whether you are conducting your interview in person, via the telephone, or video conference, please remember that you are considered a guest. Each person you interview has taken time out of his or her schedule to honor your request. As a result, please maintain professional behavior at all times as a representative of Grand Canyon University (GCU).Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.