This assignment consists of two tasks. For Task 1, learners are asked to develop a ‘Socio-economic and legal assessment report’ by answering the questions given. For task 2, learners are required to make a presentation based on the scenario given for Task 2 (the details of which are provided along with Task 2 below). The presentations for Task 2 will be conducted during the final two sessions of the module, the time slots for Task 2 presentations will be informed during the sessions    Task 1: Collectively,   technological disruptions are seen as very significant drivers of industrial   change. Among these, growth in cheap computing power and the ubiquity of the   mobile internet have already had widespread impact on existing business   models. Demographic and socio-economic shifts are expected to have nearly as   strong an impact on business models and Organisational structures as   technological change. Application of technology has already changed when and   where work is done in practically every industry as workplaces of the   industrial age give way to work practices of the digital age, including work,   flexible work and on-demand work. This task requires   you to develop a ‘Socio-economic and legal assessment Report’ by choosing an   organisation from the list of below ‘disruptive brands’ available here: 1. Amazon 2. Google 3. Facebook    Your report should include the following aspects: (5000 words maximum) Executive Summary: You should summarize your entire report briefly (hopefully on no more than   one page of A4 paper). [5   Marks] Introduction: Provide   some background information on the chosen case study organisation and   identify the socio-economic trends which affect the chosen organisation’s   business model. [15 Marks] Literature Review on   Knowledge economy and various drivers of economic change: You should conduct a review of   relevant academic literature and provide a critical   analysis of the current issues/concepts that are relevant to your chosen   organisation. To achieve this, you must explore macro-economic dimensions of   business, knowledge economy concepts,   demographic and socio-economic shifts, and technological drivers of change to   support your review of the knowledge economy and the drivers of economic   changes with regard to the chosen organisation. Your literature review should   include at least 6-8 articles taken from reputed research journals/ article   publications, as well as in addition consider any other secondary literature   reports which might also be nonacademic. [25 Marks] Impact of legal   framework and political factors: In this section, you should critically evaluate the legal frameworks   and their implications on your chosen organisation’s current and future   position. A critical evaluation of the organisation’s political factors and   their influence on management and its dynamics.Therefore, the   focus of this section needs to be on:  Conclusions and   Recommendations:   You should summarize the main findings, including   their implications, and provide recommendations for the organisation and its   industry in coping with these realities. [10 Marks] References: You should use the Harvard Referencing System (HRS) correctly throughout in   your report. (1) The influence of Political   factors in the economic growth and future development of your chosen organisation. [7.5 Marks] (2) The long-term implications for   the sector of your chosen organisation. [7.5 Marks] (3) A review of the formal and   informal legal systems and anti-trust laws and their impact on the chosen   organisation’s industry [5 Marks] The report shall not exceed 5,000 words and   should include relevant examples and illustrations.    Assignment   Task 2 Presentation [25 Marks]   Case study: - ‘Drivers of change’  The World Economic   Forum is an International Organisation for public-private cooperation and   engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to   shape global, regional and industry agendas. The World Economic Forum has   recently published ‘The future of jobs report’ and a part of the report is   titled ‘Drivers of Change’. The part titled ‘Drivers of Change’ is available   at :- http://reports.weforum.org/future-of-jobs-2016/drivers-of-change/ ‘Drivers of Change’   mainly outlines the technological, demographic and Socio-economic trends   affecting business models along with the industry and country level changes   and the expected timeframes to impact industries and business models. Table 2   in the ‘Drivers of change’ represents the ‘significance, timeframe and   definition of drivers of change’

Before beginning work on this week's discussion forum, please review the link "Doing Discussion Questions Right,," the expanded grading rubric for the forum, and any specific instructions for this week's topic.By the due date assigned, respond to the assigned discussion questions and submit your responses to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area.Respond to the assigned questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading.Support your answers with examples and research and cite your research using the APA format.Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible.Errors to Avoid in a Business LetterIn the course of your day-to-day work, you need to write dozens of business letters, to your colleagues, clients, consultants, or vendors. Think what would happen if you were to make a critical error in your communication that will eventually affect your firm financially.Using the South University Online Library research and read articles that describe the business costs resulting from unclear instructions. Based on your research and readings, respond to the following questions:What are the kinds of errors that are commonly committed in a business letter?What could be the results of such errors? Provide at least three examples.How would you avoid such errors in the future? Explain in detail.What would you include in a best practices document for writing a business letter? Explain the dos and don'ts.Discussion 2: Before beginning work on this week's discussion forum, please review the link "Doing Discussion Questions Right," the expanded grading rubric for the forum, and any specific instructions for this week's topic.By the due date assigned respond to the assigned discussion questions and submit your responses to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area.Respond to the assigned questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading.Support your answers with examples and research and cite your research using the APA format.Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible.Interoffice Memos and the Related EthicsYou have just been appointed to head up the committee to plan the upcoming holiday party for your company, which employs around three hundred people. Susan, Mark, John, and Kathy have also been appointed to this committee. You have worked with Susan before and know that she will be a great worker. You have met Mark and Kathy, but do not know much about them. Unfortunately, you have heard that John can be difficult to work with. At any rate, you are really excited about planning this party and know that leading this committee will be a great opportunity to show your leadership skills.Based on this scenario and your understanding of how to write internal e-mails, respond to the following:Create an e-mail draft you want to send to your committee members about an initial meeting to discuss the party. In the e-mail, include any information you think is appropriate to get everyone excited and on board to make this the best holiday party ever.Then, respond to any two of the following:As you developed this e-mail, what did you consider including in the message? Why did you feel that was important to include?Were there any topics that you decided would be best not to include in this message? What were they and why did you choose not to include them?Were you concerned about how formal or informal this e-mail needed to be? Why?Is it ethical to include blind carbon copies (Bcc) in business e-mails? Give reasons for your agreement or disagreement.The information you have heard about John being difficult to work with has you concerned. Do you plan to communicate with him before the initial meeting? If yes, what method will you use to communicate with him? If no, why not?.Discussion 3: Before beginning work on this week's discussion forum, please review the link "Doing Discussion Questions Right," the expanded grading rubric for the forum, and any specific instructions for this week's topic.By the due date assigned, respond to the assigned discussion questions and submit your responses to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area.Respond to the assigned questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading.Support your answers with examples and research and cite your research using the APA format.Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible.The Prewriting ProcessAccording to J. Richard Hackman, a noted team research scholar, using a team to complete a complex project may not be the best approach. However, imagine that your organization relies heavily on teams to complete projects. Your boss wants you to develop a well-researched report analyzing Hackman's comment.As you prepare to write this report, please respond to any four of the questions below. Post your responses in the discussion board.What are the first steps of the 3x3 writing process–the prewriting process?What is the purpose of your report? Why are you writing this report? What do you hope to achieve with this report?What is the best channel to send your report? What factors did you consider in making this decision?Who is your primary audience? Do you have a secondary audience?What is the appropriate tone for your report?What techniques will you use to help you achieve a positive tone?How are you going to ensure your report has a "you" view?Give an example of how you will make your report:Conversational and professionalCourteousBias-freePrecise and vigorousAs you respond to your classmates, make sure you use the course concepts that you have studied so far.Discussion 4: Before beginning work on this week's discussion forum, please review the link "Doing Discussion Questions Right," the expanded grading rubric for the forum, and any specific instructions for this week's topic.By the due date assigned respond to the assigned discussion questions and submit your responses to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area.Respond to the assigned questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading.Support your answers with examples and research and cite your research using the APA format.Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible.Writing Appropriate E-MailsGiven below is an example of a poorly written e-mail.To: Sylvia Greene (sgreene@financialsolutions.com)From: Chester Goings (cgoings@financialsolutions.com)Subject: No Go on Baby Charity ThingCc:Bcc:Hey, Syl, you're one in a million. But we can't give you time off to work on that charity fashion show/luncheon thingy you want to coordinate. And Financial Solutions can't make a big contribution as we've done in previous years. It's no, no, no, all the way around.Look, we admire the work you have done for the Newborn Hope Foundation. It has raised millions of dollars to make differences in the lives of babies, particularly premature ones. But we need you here!With the upcoming release of our Planning Guide 5.0, we need you to interview clients. We need you to make video testimonials, and you are the one to search for stories about customer successes. Plus a zillion other tasks! Our new website will launch in just six short weeks, and all that content stuff must be in final form. With the economy in the tank and our bare-bones staff, you certainly must realize that each and every team member must be here and making a difference. If our Planning Guide 5.0 doesn't make a big splash, we'll all have a lot of time off.Due to the fact that we're the worldwide leader in on-demand financial planning and reporting software, and in view of the fact that we are about to launch our most important new product ever, you must understand our position. When things get better, we might be able to return back to our past practices. But not now! ChetYour assignment is to rewrite this as a professionally written, appropriately toned e-mail. Your version of this e-mail must satisfy the following parameters:Subject line should be professional, informative, and include a verb.Opening should cordial and the topic should be introduced using the indirect method.Body should provide good information, be logical, discuss only one topic, and be easy to read.Closing should conclude with action information, dates, or deadlines, summarization of the message, and a closing thought.Discussion 5: Before beginning work on this week's discussion forum, please review the link "Doing Discussion Questions Right," the expanded grading rubric for the forum, and any specific instructions for this week's topic.By the due date assigned, respond to the assigned discussion questions and submit your responses to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area.Respond to the assigned questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading.Support your answers with examples and research and cite your research using the APA format.Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible.Creating Good PresentationsUsing the South University Online Library, research good and bad habits while creating Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Based on your research and understanding, complete the following tasks:Explain at least five bad habits that are often seen in Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.Recommend how to overcome each of the bad habits mentioned in the point above.Propose five recommendations to create a compelling Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.