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Speedier Service at Stellato Family Pizza Team Project, homework help
This is a team activity and we will be working on this through our gmail account. I will need help on this and as soon ...
Speedier Service at Stellato Family Pizza Team Project, homework help
This is a team activity and we will be working on this through our gmail account. I will need help on this and as soon as I get the information from who our team members are I will give you the information. I will send you the email on what we are going to do and then maybe you can make some suggestions for me. ThanksTeam
Activity:
As a
requirement for the course, students will work collaboratively using Google
Docs to prepare a group project worth
50 points. Information for working in google docs
will be described on page 5 of this document titled, Getting Started with Google Docs. Students will begin the group project by
reviewing Activity 12.25, Justification/Recommendation Report:
Speedier Service at Stellato Family Pizza on page 457 of the Guffey
textbook. After gaining an overview of the assignment,
students will begin the project by creating a Work Plan, similar to the Work
Plan described on page 383-385 of the textbook.
A template for the Work Plan is provided below.
Students
are to complete the section of the assignment titled Your Task on page 458 of the textbook. The Your Task section explains that the
group members are to work together to provide recommendations and conclusions
to Mrs. Stellato about her business. To
successfully complete this project, in addition to the memo required, students
will provide visual aids, to tabulate and analyze data, and include effective
graphics to clarify data, create visual interest, and to make numerical data
meaningful.
Note: This is a group project so there is one
project and one work plan submitted for
each group.
Grading
Team Activity.
Up to 50 points and can be earned by
successfully completing the group project.
Getting
Started:
Students will be assigned to groups by the instructor
Students decide on a group leader
All students will create a Gmail account (see the link
provided on page 6 of this document)
The instructor
will create a Gmail account and share with all students
in the class.
All members of the group will need to share their
Gmail account with other group members. (not
the entire class, only their group
members. However, the instructor will
share his/her Gmail account with all students)
The group leader will begin the Work Plan (see page 3
of this document) and share with other group members. All group members will work collaboratively
through Google Docs to complete the Work Plan.
Read chapters 11 and 12 in the textbook
Read the Activity 12.25 on page 457
Discuss the Activity and your approach to complete
the Activity with group members
Review the Work Plan information on pages 383-385
Analyze the Problem and the Purpose of the scenario
provided (this will be identified on the Work Plan) Reference page 380-381 for
assistance.
Review and complete the Work Plan template with your
group
Analyze all the information provided in the Activity
As a group, from the information provided; decide on
the conclusions and recommendation
Create effective graphics to tabulate and analyze
data, and to clarify data, create visual interest, and make numerical data
meaningful to the audience.
As a group, write an informational report with
graphics providing the group’s recommendations, conclusions.
Note:
Please read chapter 11 and chapter 12 in its entirety. There is much valuable information provided in the chapters in terms of writing
the report, drawing conclusions and recommendations and including
graphics. You may find other elements such
as a yard stick report that may help deliver your message.
Work Plan
Stellato Family Pizza
Statement
of Problem
Statement
of Purpose
Research
Strategy
Tentative
Outline
Work
Schedule with Dates
Note: The work plan is due (TBA) prior to the final project, but is not included
with the final submission of the paper.
Rubric Business Report
Poor
0 pts
Fair
5 pts
Good
8 pts
Excellent
10 pts
Analyzed Data
Poor
Students showed little understanding of the data provided and made no attempt
to utilize data to draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
Fair
Students had some understanding of the data provided. Students attempt to identify trends to draw
conclusions and recommendations from the data, but there are inaccuracies.
Good
Students are able to understand data provided and identify trends to draw
conclusions and recommendations from the data. Students select visual methods of
presenting data.
Excellent
Students are able to identify trends and draw suitable and accurate conclusions
from the data. Students selected
suitable visual methods of presenting data.
Conclusion
Poor
Does not summarize data with respect to
problem statement. Does not discuss the impact of t data provided.
Fair
Some integration with problem
statement. Discussed impact of data
provided
Good
Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration with problem statement. Discusses impact of data provided
Excellent
Strong review of key conclusions.
Strong integration with problem statement. Insightful discussion of impact of the
information provided.
Recommendation
Poor
Simplistic statement of content. Approach to the recommendation is not
evident or not well represented. Recommendation is unsupported or represents
poor decision making.
Fair
Development of content is incomplete or unclear. Lacking discussion of findings. Recommendation is based on too little
information.
Good
Development of content is adequate. Information is clearly presented but may
be better organized and presented. Recommendation is reasonable.
Excellent
Full and rich development of content including problem, background. Tables and charts clearly and accurately
represent data gathered to support findings. Recommendation is well supported
and represents critical thinking skills.
Graphics
Poor
No
graphics are used to
present data
analysis and results.
Fair
Some graphics are used to
present data
analysis and results for data sources. The visual aids were limited or
ineffective.
Good
Graphics are used to explain the relationship between
data.
Excellent
Provides visual aids, to tabulate and
analyze data, and include effective graphics to clarify data, create visual
interest, and make numerical data meaningful.
Organization/Formatting/Conventions
Poor
Attention to formatting is not apparent.
Does not
use APA format guidelines.
Editing and revising not apparent.
Fair
Formatting was not in a logical sequence. No headings or sections are shown.
Lacks a professional appearance.
Multiple or repetitive errors interfere with readability
of the document.
Good
Generic headings are used. The document is readable
but some information in long paragraphs could be placed in tables or charts.
Grammar, spelling and punctuation errors are found,
but do not interfere with the meaning or readability of the document.
Excellent
Logical outline format or section headings are used to make the document
readable. Well-crafted tables, charts or graphs are used where appropriate.
Appearance is high quality and professional.
Free of all grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. Professional writing
style is utilized.
Getting
Started with Google Docs
Google Docsis a free, web-based office suite offered byGooglewithin itsGoogleDrive service. It was formerly a
storage service as well, but has since
been replaced byGoogleDrive. It allows users to create and
edit documents online while collaborating with other users live. The following links will provide instructions
for creating a Gmail account and creating, sharing and storing documents! https://drive.google.com/
Watch this video
first for overview of Google Docs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA
Google
Docs How to Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMqdex3KDQM
How
to create a Gmail account
http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Gmail-Account
Sharing
in Google Docs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POIR37Hmydg
Introduction
to Google Docs (pdf file)
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/download/nwp_file/10707/Letters_Help_Guide_1.pdf?x-r=pcfile_d
Google
Drive and Doc Tutorials
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/googledriveanddocsJustification/Recommendation Report: Speedier Service at Stellato Family Pizza* (Obj. 5)You work for Carmine Stellato, the owner of Stellato Family Pizza, a small, casual pizza shop he founded 33 years ago. Its signature items are eight-inch-diameter individual pizzas. The pizza shop also serves mozzarella sticks, wings, and assorted beverages.The pizza shop is located in the warehouse district of Indianapolis, where it originally served truckers who delivered their meat, fruits, and vegetables in the middle of the night and then whisked off to the next city. Truckers loved the satisfying and filling pizza because it provided them with lots of energy on those tedious late-night runs. Later the pizza shop caught on with the nightclub crowd and with students who studied late. The shop opens at 10 p.m. and closes at 6 a.m.The concept was a resounding success. However, success brings competition. Three imitators opened their pizza shops within a five-mile radius of Stellato Family Pizza. You know that the family has been using the same delivery system for years, and you know service could be faster. You also notice that new pizza shops are receiving orders via smartphones.The current system at Stellato’s begins with a counter clerk recording the customer’s order and table number on a ticket. The customer pays, and the counter person gives the order to the pizza makers. The pizza makers remove the dough from the refrigerator, shape it, add the sauce and other ingredients, put the pie in the oven, and remove it from the oven when baked. The counter clerk then takes the order to the customer’s table. Stellato Family Pizza has three counter clerks, two pizza makers, and one cash register that the counter clerks share. It takes two minutes to prep a pizza before it can go in the oven. The pizza shop uses an outdated Rankin Model D85 pizza deck oven, which cooks a pizza in seven minutes.You think the entire system is inefficient, and when you discuss the problem with Mr. Stellato, he says, “Although the original ways are familiar to me, I see that the time for improvement has come.”You suggest observing the three competitors’ systems of serving customers to understand why their service is faster. Currently, the average time it takes a customer to receive an order at Stellato Family Pizza is 16 minutes. The following are notes from your observations of the competitors.DeNunzio PizzaSimilar menuOrders are taken using an electronic system that includes the customer’s numberCustomers pay immediatelyCustomers pick up their orders after their numbers have been calledTwo counter clerks at one register; two pizza makersPreprepared dough; prep time: one minuteOne state-of-the art Elite Chef Model BFE-28 convection oven—five minutes to cook a pizzaAverage time a customer waits to receive an order: ten minutesCapriotti’sSimilar menuOrder takers call out the menu item as the order is takenCustomers pay immediatelyCustomers wait at the counter to pick up their ordersThree counter employees at three registers; two pizza makersPreprepared dough; prep time: one minuteOne state-of-the art Elite Chef Model BFE-28 convection oven—five minutes to cook a pizzaAverage time a customer waits to receive an order: eight minutesHip Hop Pizza ShopSimilar menuTickets are used to record the customers’ ordersCustomers pay immediatelyCounter staff employees take the order to customers’ tablesThree counter staff employees, two pizza makers, and one cash registerPizza prep the same as Stellato Family Pizza: two minutesOne DeLong Model FC30 pizza deck oven—six minutes to cook a pizzaAverage time a customer waits to receive an order: 15 minutesYour Task. Now it is up to you to analyze the data you have collected. In a short memo report to Carmine Stellato, present your findings, discuss your conclusions, and make recommendations, including a recommendation on how Stellato’s might gain a competitive edge by enabling its customers to use some of the most recent technology to order their food. You may want to present the data using visual aids, but you also realize that you must emphasize the important findings by presenting them in an easy-to-read list.11-2cPreparing a Work Plan
After analyzing the
problem, anticipating the audience, and factoring the problem, you are ready to
prepare a work plan. A good work plan
includes the following:
·
Statement of the problem (based on
key background/contextual information)
·
Statement of the purpose including scope with limitations and
significance
·
Research strategy including a description of potential sources
and methods of collecting data
·
Tentative outline that factors the problem into manageable
chunks
·
Work schedule
Preparing a plan
encourages you to evaluate your resources, set priorities, outline a course of
action, and establish a schedule. Having a plan keeps you on track and provides
management a means of measuring your progress.
A work plan gives a
complete picture of a project. Because the usefulness and quality of any report
rest primarily on its data, you will want to develop a clear research strategy,
which includes allocating plenty of time to locate sources of information. For
firsthand information you might interview people, prepare
a survey, or even conduct a
scientific experiment. For secondary information you will probably search electronic
materials on the Internet and printed materials such as books and magazines. Your
work plan describes how you expect to generate or collect data. Because data
collection is a major part of report writing, the next section of this chapter
treats the topic more fully.
Figure 11.6 shows a complete
work plan for a proposal pitched by social marketing company BzzAgent’s
advertising executive Dave Balter to his client Lee Jeans. A work plan is
useful because it outlines the issues to be investigated. Notice that
considerable thought and discussion and even some preliminary research are
necessary to be able to develop a useful
work plan.
Figure 11.6Work Plan for a Formal Report
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© Cengage Learning 2015
Although this tentative
outline guides the investigation, it does not determine the content or order of
the final report. You may, for example, study five possible solutions to a
problem. If two prove to be useless, your report may discuss only the three winners.
Moreover, you will organize the report to accomplish your goal and satisfy the
audience. A busy executive who is familiar with a topic may prefer to read the
conclusions and recommendations before a discussion of the findings. If someone
authorizes the report, be sure to review the work plan with that person (your manager, client, or professor, for example)
before proceeding with the project.
Chapters
Identifying
Secondary Sources and Conducting Primary Research
Learning Objective3
Locate
and evaluate secondary sources such as databases and Web resources, and
understand how to conduct credible primary research.
Research,
or the gathering of information, is one of the most important steps in writing
a report. As the philosopher Goethe once said: “The greater part of all
mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand
their own aims. They have undertaken to build a tower, and spend no more labor
on the foundation than would be necessary to erect a hut.” Think of your report
as a tower. Because a report is only as good as its foundation—the questions
you ask and the data you gather to answer those questions—the
remainder of this chapter describes the fundamental work of finding, documenting,
and illustrating data.
Chicago
is the “Windy City” and New Orleans is the “Big Easy,” but what is Glendale,
California? Boring. That’s what municipal
branding firm North Star Destination Strategies found after conducting a
yearlong study on the inconspicuous
neighbor of Pasadena and Burbank. To improve Glendale’s image, North Star
recommended that city council leaders adopt “Your Life. Animated,” a
marketing-and-development campaign designed to rebrand Glendale as the home of
DreamWorks Animation, the creative studio behind such delightful movies as Shrek and Kung Fu
Panda. Which type of research data would be best at helping cities
evaluate their strengths and weaknesses?[img border="0" width="12" height="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JACKIE~1/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.png" alt="http://ng.cengage.com/static/nbapps/glossary/images/footstar.png" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_2">
Figure 11.6 shows
a complete work plan for a proposal pitched by social marketing company
BzzAgent’s advertising executive Dave Balter to his client Lee Jeans. A work
plan is useful because it outlines the issues to be investigated. Notice that
considerable thought and discussion and even some preliminary research are
necessary to be able to develop a useful
work plan.
Figure 11.6Work Plan for a Formal Report
© Photos 12/Alamy
As you
analyze a report’s purpose and audience and prepare your research strategy, you
will identify and assess the data you need to support your argument or explain
your topic. As you do, you will answer questions about your objectives and
audience: Will the audience need a lot of background
or contextual information? Will your readers value or trust statistics, case
studies, or expert opinions? Will they want to see data from interviews or
surveys? Will summaries of focus groups be useful? Should you rely on organizational data? Figure 11.7 lists five forms of data and provides
questions to guide you in making your research accurate and productive.
Figure 11.7
Gathering and Selecting Report Data
Form of Data
Questions to Ask
Background or historical
How much do my readers know about the
problem?
Has this topic/issue been investigated
before?
Are those sources current, relevant, and/or
credible?
Will I need to add to the available data?
Statistical
What or who is the source?
How recent are the data?
How were the figures derived?
Will this data be useful in this form?
Expert opinion
Who are the experts?
What are their biases?
Are their opinions in print?
Are they available for interviewing?
Do we have in-house experts?
Individual or group opinion
Whose opinion(s) would the readers value?
Have surveys or interviews been conducted on
this topic?
If not, do questionnaires or surveys exist
that I can modify and/or use?
Would focus groups provide useful
information?
Organizational
What are the proper channels for obtaining
in-house data?
Are permissions required?
How can I learn about public and private
companies?
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Applying the 3-x-3 Writing Process to Contemporary ReportsLearning Objective2Apply the 3-x-3 writing process to contemporary business reports to create well-organized documents that show a firm grasp of audience and purpose.Because business reports are systematic attempts to compile often complex information, answer questions, and solve problems, the best reports are developed methodically. In earlier chapters the 3-x-3 writing process was helpful in guiding short projects such as e-mails, memos, and letters. That same process is even more necessary when writers are preparing longer projects such as reports and proposals. After all, an extensive project poses a greater organizational challenge than a short one and, therefore, requires a rigorous structure to help readers grasp the message. Let’s channel the writing process into seven specific steps:Step 1: Analyze the problem and purpose.Step 2: Anticipate the audience and issues.Step 3: Prepare a work plan.Step 4: Conduct research.Step 5: Organize, analyze, interpret, and illustrate the data.Step 6: Compose the first draft.Step 7: Edit, proofread, and evaluate.How much time you spend on each step depends on your report task. A short informational report on a familiar topic might require a brief work plan, little research, and no data analysis. A complex analytical report, on the other hand, might demand a comprehensive work plan, extensive research, and careful data analysis. In this section we consider the first three steps in the process—analyzing the problem and purpose, anticipating the audience and issues, and preparing a work plan.To illustrate the planning stages of a report, we will watch Emily Mason develop a report she’s preparing for her boss, Joshua Nichols, at Pharmgen Laboratories. Joshua asked Emily to investigate the problem of transportation for sales representatives. Currently, some Pharmgen reps visit customers (mostly doctors and hospitals) using company-leased cars. A few reps drive their own cars, receiving reimbursements for use. In three months Pharmgen leasing agreements for 14 cars expire, and Joshua is considering a major change. Emily’s task is to investigate the choices and report her findings to Joshua.11-2aAnalyzing the Problem and PurposeThe first step in writing a report is understanding the problem or assignment clearly. For complex reports, prepare a written problem statement to clarify the task. In analyzing her report task, Emily had many questions: Is the problem that Pharmgen is spending too much money on leased cars? Does Pharmgen wish to invest in owning a fleet of cars? Is Joshua unhappy with the paperwork involved in reimbursing sales reps when they use their own cars? Does he suspect that reps are submitting inflated mileage figures? Before starting research for the report, Emily talked with Joshua to define the problem. She learned several dimensions of the situation and wrote the following statement to clarify the problem—both for herself and for Joshua.Problem statement: The leases on all company cars will be expiring in three months. Pharmgen must decide whether to renew them or develop a new policy regarding transportation for sales reps. Expenses and paperwork for employee-owned cars seem excessive.Emily further defined the problem by writing a specific question that she would try to answer in her report:Problem question: What plan should Pharmgen follow in providing transportation for its sales reps?Now Emily was ready to concentrate on the purpose of the report. Again, she had questions: Exactly what did Joshua expect? Did he want a comparison of costs for buying and leasing cars? Should she conduct research to pinpoint exact reimbursement costs when employees drive their own cars? Did he want her to do all the legwork, present her findings in a report, and let him make a decision? Or did he want her to evaluate the choices and recommend a course of action? After talking with Joshua, Emily was ready to write a simple purpose statement for this assignment.Simple statement of purpose: To recommend a plan that provides sales reps with cars to be used in their calls.Preparing a written purpose statement is a good idea because it defines the focus of a report and provides a standard that keeps the project on target.Preparing a written purpose statement is a good idea because it defines the focus of a report and provides a standard that keeps the project on target. In writing useful purpose statements, choose action verbs telling what you intend to do: analyze, choose, investigate, compare, justify, evaluate, explain, establish, determine, and so on. Notice that Emily’s statement begins with the action verbrecommend.Some reports require only a simple statement of purpose: to investigate expanded teller hours, to select a manager from among four candidates, to describe the position of accounts supervisor. Many assignments, though, demand additional focus to guide the project. An expanded statement of purpose considers three additional factors: scope, limitations, and significance.Scope and Limitations. What issues or elements will be investigated? The scopestatement prepares the audience by clearly defining which problem or problems will be analyzed and solved. To determine the scope, Emily brainstormed with Joshua and others to pin down her task. She learned that Pharmgen currently had enough capital to consider purchasing a fleet of cars outright. Joshua also told her that employee satisfaction was almost as important as cost-effectiveness. Moreover, he disclosed his suspicion that employee-owned cars were costing Pharmgen more than leased cars. Emily had many issues to sort out in setting the boundaries of her report.What conditions affect the generalizability and utility of a report’s findings? As part of the scope statement, the limitations further narrow the subject by focusing on constraints or exclusions. For this report Emily realized that her conclusions and recommendations might apply only to reps in her Kansas City sales district. Her findings would probably not be reliable for reps in Seattle, Phoenix, or Atlanta. Another limitation for Emily was time. She had to complete the report in four weeks, thus restricting the thoroughness of her research.Significance. Why is the topic worth investigating at this time? Some topics, after initial examination, turn out to be less important than originally thought. Others involve problems that cannot be solved, making a study useless. For Emily and Joshua the problem had significance because Pharmgen’s leasing agreement would expire shortly and decisions had to be made about a new policy for transportation of sales reps.Emily decided to expand her statement of purpose to define the scope, describe the limitations of the report, and explain the significance of the problem.Expanded statement of purpose: The purpose of this report is to recommend a plan that provides sales reps with cars to be used in their calls. The report will compare costs for three plans: outright ownership, leasing, and compensation for employee-owned cars. It will also measure employee reactions to each plan. The report is significant because Pharmgen’s current leasing agreement expires March 31 and an improved plan could reduce costs and paperwork. The study is limited to costs for sales reps in the Kansas City district.After expanding her statement of purpose, Emily checked it with Joshua Nichols to be sure she was on target.
The Blue Apron Company analysis
COMPANY: BLUE APRON Visitthe Blue Apron Website: https://www.blueapron.com Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram page ...
The Blue Apron Company analysis
COMPANY: BLUE APRON Visitthe Blue Apron Website: https://www.blueapron.com Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram pages. Search for Blue Apron on Google. Viewthe Video Series From Idea to Business: Build a Business Model Canvas https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBh9h0LWoaw... detailed tutorial and examples of how to complete a Business Model Canvas. Do additional research as needed – Be sure to cite all sources using in text citations where appropriate as well as including a comprehensive reference section. Go to https://canvanizer.com create a free account and construct a “Business Model Canvas” for Blue Apron based on your research into the company. Analysis Format and Questions Write up your analysis (5-6 pages + references) based on your business model canvas and additional research. The analysis should be written in an informational business format in the third person with minimum grammatical errors. You do not need to include an abstract, but the reference section and in text citations should cite all sources in APA format. Your analysis should include the bolded sections below as well as discuss, analyze and answer all the questions noted for each section thoroughly and completely. Grading will be based on your research as well as your organization and critical thinking skills. IntroductionBrief description and history of Blue Apron including its vision and mission. Business Model Analysis Discuss and analyze the company’s customer value proposition and current overall strategy. What is the business model? Who are the target customer segments? What sales channels do they use? What customer relationships are in play? What are the key activities of the business? What key resources are required? What key partners did you discover? What are the major cost drivers? What are the revenue streams? What is the company’s overall strategy? E-Commerce Marketing Strategy Analysis Discuss and analyze the company’s e-commerce presence including their website and all advertising and social media channels. How is the company using basic digital commerce marketing and advertising strategies and tools such as: search engine marketing, display ads, email marketing, lead generation marketing, one-to-one marketing, affiliate marketing, blogs and social marketing (blogs and social networks) in its marketing strategy to reach its target customers? Provide at least one specific example of Blue Apron’s e-commerce marketing strategy with supporting evidence. ReferencesCite all resources including the ones given as in-text citations where appropriate and in a separate reference section. References should be cited in APA format. Be sure to include a readable link of your completed Canvanizer business model canvas in your reference section. E-mail your completed analysis to the professor by midnight March 9. Be sure to include a readable link of your completed Canvanizer business model in your submission.
Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper
READING MATERIAL: Reading Bergquist & Mura: chs 1-6 Underhill et al.: ch. 1=6 https://libraryofprofessional ...
Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper
READING MATERIAL: Reading Bergquist & Mura: chs 1-6 Underhill et al.: ch. 1=6 https://libraryofprofessionalcoaching.com/wp-app/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/coachbook.2nd-edition.pdf https://www.scribd.com/read/134855349/Executive-Coaching-for-Results-The-Definitive-Guide-to-Developing-Organizational-Leaders the Keller and Alsdorf (2012) https://www.scribd.com/listen/237915682 additional presentation https://learn.liberty.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-29675113-dt-content-rid-358259904_1/courses/BUSI755_D02_201920/Presentations/BUSI%20755%20Module%202%20Presentation-%20A%20Business%20Proposition/res/html5.html Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper Instructions Write a thematic integration of faith and learning concept paper using a well-rounded approach to the concepts found in the course texts and current scholarly literature. This paper must be submitted in compliance with the instructions found in the Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper Grading Rubric. You must fully leverage the discussion opportunity in Discussion Board Forum 2 in order to research and outline your approach for this assignment. The paper must contain the following components: A 3–5-page overview that defines the course as an academic field of study (significance of the course to business).A 3–5-page discussion of the top 5–8 questions you believe are critical in order to demonstrate that a student who completes this course can synthesize the key concepts in organizational and executive coaching and formulate the strengths and weaknesses of the stated approaches to coaching.A 3–5-page discussion that integrates the concepts from the Keller and Alsdorf (2012) text into a cohesive understanding of why organizational and executive coaching is significant for advancing God’s purposes for business on earth.A minimum of 5 references in addition to the course texts. Concepts to begin guiding your thought in this area are taken from key course texts and supplemental sources. Underhill, McAnally, & Koriath (2007) reflect: Rather than offering solutions, the coach helps the leader dare to look at inner resistance, to understand consequences, to find new strategies, and to practice—thus stretching beyond current limitations for new behaviors. (p. 26) Organizations that create leadership development approaches linked to company strategies have answered key questions, such as: What is our business strategy? and, How do we develop leaders capable of executing our strategy? (p. 30) What is the purpose for coaching? (p. 37) (How is the organization’s leadership viewed by peers and employees?) The managing of key relationships is also critical to the success of the program. (p. 39) Bergquist & Mura (2011) explain: As we begin to address the challenges associated with our clients’ dancing landscapes, we enter a domain in which problems and dilemmas seem to merge into mysteries…Mysteries are too complex to understand and are ultimately unknowable…A mystery is in many ways theological or teleological in nature…Mysteries are beyond rational comprehension and resolution, and they are viewed with respect. Depending on one’s perspective, they are the things “we take to God” or are the unpredictable and profound events that we “take to heart…” They often serve as perspective-raising instants, a way to view life and the world from a advantage point less tethered to the weeds of daily issues. (pp. 19–20) These excerpts provide insights designed to lead learners to the edge of the thematic precipice without laying bare the potential spiritual and biblical correlations within. As a final observation, consider approaches used in coaching, such as the content of questions asked, the timing of specific questions, and the circumstances surrounding the person’s decision for—or need for—coaching. Then, consider carefully the context surrounding the lives of Moses, Joshua, Samuel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Paul, Barnabas, and Jesus Christ, to name only a few. Submit your Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 3/Week 6.
writing assignment: Prove it
Writing Assignment: Prove ItAs you know, a large group of people without homes has set up a camp near your home, and some ...
writing assignment: Prove it
Writing Assignment: Prove ItAs you know, a large group of people without homes has set up a camp near your home, and some people who live in your community want the government and police to send these people away. Others support allowing them to stay, so the community can help them.You submitted a proposal to present the side of the issue you support at the Town Hall meeting. Your proposal was one of five chosen to be presented at the Town Hall Meeting next week. The presentations are required to have the following components:An Introduction3 supporting sectionsA conclusionAn arguable thesis (stated in the introduction and conclusion)At least 5 rhetorical devicesAll 3 types of appealsAt least 3 different types of evidenceRefutationFewer than 3 obvious logical fallaciesUse your proposal from the “Stake Your Claim” assignment, and do the following:PART 1: Your presentation may be delivered in one of 4 ways according to the council rules:You may write out your presentation in the form of a 5-paragraph essay that you submit.You may submit an mp3 audio file of the dramatic delivery of your presentation.You may create a PowerPoint Presentation of 14-25 slides with text and graphics that support your position.You may create a media presentation with audio, video, photographs, animation and/or art work that supports your text and develops your thesis clearly.Choose one of these options and create your presentation.PART 2: All selections must be accompanied by an annotated outline (as demonstrated in the instruction in Unit 2 section D) of the presentation that identifies:Rhetorical devicesAppealsRefutationTypes of evidenceComplete your outline and save it as a separate document.PART 3: Submit both your presentation and your outline to the Writing Assignment: Prove It assignment link for grading.To ensure success, read the grading rubric.For help with editing and revising, view the 6+1 Trait® Writing RubricCongratulations on completing this unit! Now, continue with the course.
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This is a team activity and we will be working on this through our gmail account. I will need help on this and as soon as I get the information from who our team members are I will give you the information. I will send you the email on what we are going to do and then maybe you can make some suggestions for me. ThanksTeam
Activity:
As a
requirement for the course, students will work collaboratively using Google
Docs to prepare a group project worth
50 points. Information for working in google docs
will be described on page 5 of this document titled, Getting Started with Google Docs. Students will begin the group project by
reviewing Activity 12.25, Justification/Recommendation Report:
Speedier Service at Stellato Family Pizza on page 457 of the Guffey
textbook. After gaining an overview of the assignment,
students will begin the project by creating a Work Plan, similar to the Work
Plan described on page 383-385 of the textbook.
A template for the Work Plan is provided below.
Students
are to complete the section of the assignment titled Your Task on page 458 of the textbook. The Your Task section explains that the
group members are to work together to provide recommendations and conclusions
to Mrs. Stellato about her business. To
successfully complete this project, in addition to the memo required, students
will provide visual aids, to tabulate and analyze data, and include effective
graphics to clarify data, create visual interest, and to make numerical data
meaningful.
Note: This is a group project so there is one
project and one work plan submitted for
each group.
Grading
Team Activity.
Up to 50 points and can be earned by
successfully completing the group project.
Getting
Started:
Students will be assigned to groups by the instructor
Students decide on a group leader
All students will create a Gmail account (see the link
provided on page 6 of this document)
The instructor
will create a Gmail account and share with all students
in the class.
All members of the group will need to share their
Gmail account with other group members. (not
the entire class, only their group
members. However, the instructor will
share his/her Gmail account with all students)
The group leader will begin the Work Plan (see page 3
of this document) and share with other group members. All group members will work collaboratively
through Google Docs to complete the Work Plan.
Read chapters 11 and 12 in the textbook
Read the Activity 12.25 on page 457
Discuss the Activity and your approach to complete
the Activity with group members
Review the Work Plan information on pages 383-385
Analyze the Problem and the Purpose of the scenario
provided (this will be identified on the Work Plan) Reference page 380-381 for
assistance.
Review and complete the Work Plan template with your
group
Analyze all the information provided in the Activity
As a group, from the information provided; decide on
the conclusions and recommendation
Create effective graphics to tabulate and analyze
data, and to clarify data, create visual interest, and make numerical data
meaningful to the audience.
As a group, write an informational report with
graphics providing the group’s recommendations, conclusions.
Note:
Please read chapter 11 and chapter 12 in its entirety. There is much valuable information provided in the chapters in terms of writing
the report, drawing conclusions and recommendations and including
graphics. You may find other elements such
as a yard stick report that may help deliver your message.
Work Plan
Stellato Family Pizza
Statement
of Problem
Statement
of Purpose
Research
Strategy
Tentative
Outline
Work
Schedule with Dates
Note: The work plan is due (TBA) prior to the final project, but is not included
with the final submission of the paper.
Rubric Business Report
Poor
0 pts
Fair
5 pts
Good
8 pts
Excellent
10 pts
Analyzed Data
Poor
Students showed little understanding of the data provided and made no attempt
to utilize data to draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
Fair
Students had some understanding of the data provided. Students attempt to identify trends to draw
conclusions and recommendations from the data, but there are inaccuracies.
Good
Students are able to understand data provided and identify trends to draw
conclusions and recommendations from the data. Students select visual methods of
presenting data.
Excellent
Students are able to identify trends and draw suitable and accurate conclusions
from the data. Students selected
suitable visual methods of presenting data.
Conclusion
Poor
Does not summarize data with respect to
problem statement. Does not discuss the impact of t data provided.
Fair
Some integration with problem
statement. Discussed impact of data
provided
Good
Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration with problem statement. Discusses impact of data provided
Excellent
Strong review of key conclusions.
Strong integration with problem statement. Insightful discussion of impact of the
information provided.
Recommendation
Poor
Simplistic statement of content. Approach to the recommendation is not
evident or not well represented. Recommendation is unsupported or represents
poor decision making.
Fair
Development of content is incomplete or unclear. Lacking discussion of findings. Recommendation is based on too little
information.
Good
Development of content is adequate. Information is clearly presented but may
be better organized and presented. Recommendation is reasonable.
Excellent
Full and rich development of content including problem, background. Tables and charts clearly and accurately
represent data gathered to support findings. Recommendation is well supported
and represents critical thinking skills.
Graphics
Poor
No
graphics are used to
present data
analysis and results.
Fair
Some graphics are used to
present data
analysis and results for data sources. The visual aids were limited or
ineffective.
Good
Graphics are used to explain the relationship between
data.
Excellent
Provides visual aids, to tabulate and
analyze data, and include effective graphics to clarify data, create visual
interest, and make numerical data meaningful.
Organization/Formatting/Conventions
Poor
Attention to formatting is not apparent.
Does not
use APA format guidelines.
Editing and revising not apparent.
Fair
Formatting was not in a logical sequence. No headings or sections are shown.
Lacks a professional appearance.
Multiple or repetitive errors interfere with readability
of the document.
Good
Generic headings are used. The document is readable
but some information in long paragraphs could be placed in tables or charts.
Grammar, spelling and punctuation errors are found,
but do not interfere with the meaning or readability of the document.
Excellent
Logical outline format or section headings are used to make the document
readable. Well-crafted tables, charts or graphs are used where appropriate.
Appearance is high quality and professional.
Free of all grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. Professional writing
style is utilized.
Getting
Started with Google Docs
Google Docsis a free, web-based office suite offered byGooglewithin itsGoogleDrive service. It was formerly a
storage service as well, but has since
been replaced byGoogleDrive. It allows users to create and
edit documents online while collaborating with other users live. The following links will provide instructions
for creating a Gmail account and creating, sharing and storing documents! https://drive.google.com/
Watch this video
first for overview of Google Docs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA
Google
Docs How to Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMqdex3KDQM
How
to create a Gmail account
http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Gmail-Account
Sharing
in Google Docs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POIR37Hmydg
Introduction
to Google Docs (pdf file)
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/download/nwp_file/10707/Letters_Help_Guide_1.pdf?x-r=pcfile_d
Google
Drive and Doc Tutorials
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/googledriveanddocsJustification/Recommendation Report: Speedier Service at Stellato Family Pizza* (Obj. 5)You work for Carmine Stellato, the owner of Stellato Family Pizza, a small, casual pizza shop he founded 33 years ago. Its signature items are eight-inch-diameter individual pizzas. The pizza shop also serves mozzarella sticks, wings, and assorted beverages.The pizza shop is located in the warehouse district of Indianapolis, where it originally served truckers who delivered their meat, fruits, and vegetables in the middle of the night and then whisked off to the next city. Truckers loved the satisfying and filling pizza because it provided them with lots of energy on those tedious late-night runs. Later the pizza shop caught on with the nightclub crowd and with students who studied late. The shop opens at 10 p.m. and closes at 6 a.m.The concept was a resounding success. However, success brings competition. Three imitators opened their pizza shops within a five-mile radius of Stellato Family Pizza. You know that the family has been using the same delivery system for years, and you know service could be faster. You also notice that new pizza shops are receiving orders via smartphones.The current system at Stellato’s begins with a counter clerk recording the customer’s order and table number on a ticket. The customer pays, and the counter person gives the order to the pizza makers. The pizza makers remove the dough from the refrigerator, shape it, add the sauce and other ingredients, put the pie in the oven, and remove it from the oven when baked. The counter clerk then takes the order to the customer’s table. Stellato Family Pizza has three counter clerks, two pizza makers, and one cash register that the counter clerks share. It takes two minutes to prep a pizza before it can go in the oven. The pizza shop uses an outdated Rankin Model D85 pizza deck oven, which cooks a pizza in seven minutes.You think the entire system is inefficient, and when you discuss the problem with Mr. Stellato, he says, “Although the original ways are familiar to me, I see that the time for improvement has come.”You suggest observing the three competitors’ systems of serving customers to understand why their service is faster. Currently, the average time it takes a customer to receive an order at Stellato Family Pizza is 16 minutes. The following are notes from your observations of the competitors.DeNunzio PizzaSimilar menuOrders are taken using an electronic system that includes the customer’s numberCustomers pay immediatelyCustomers pick up their orders after their numbers have been calledTwo counter clerks at one register; two pizza makersPreprepared dough; prep time: one minuteOne state-of-the art Elite Chef Model BFE-28 convection oven—five minutes to cook a pizzaAverage time a customer waits to receive an order: ten minutesCapriotti’sSimilar menuOrder takers call out the menu item as the order is takenCustomers pay immediatelyCustomers wait at the counter to pick up their ordersThree counter employees at three registers; two pizza makersPreprepared dough; prep time: one minuteOne state-of-the art Elite Chef Model BFE-28 convection oven—five minutes to cook a pizzaAverage time a customer waits to receive an order: eight minutesHip Hop Pizza ShopSimilar menuTickets are used to record the customers’ ordersCustomers pay immediatelyCounter staff employees take the order to customers’ tablesThree counter staff employees, two pizza makers, and one cash registerPizza prep the same as Stellato Family Pizza: two minutesOne DeLong Model FC30 pizza deck oven—six minutes to cook a pizzaAverage time a customer waits to receive an order: 15 minutesYour Task. Now it is up to you to analyze the data you have collected. In a short memo report to Carmine Stellato, present your findings, discuss your conclusions, and make recommendations, including a recommendation on how Stellato’s might gain a competitive edge by enabling its customers to use some of the most recent technology to order their food. You may want to present the data using visual aids, but you also realize that you must emphasize the important findings by presenting them in an easy-to-read list.11-2cPreparing a Work Plan
After analyzing the
problem, anticipating the audience, and factoring the problem, you are ready to
prepare a work plan. A good work plan
includes the following:
·
Statement of the problem (based on
key background/contextual information)
·
Statement of the purpose including scope with limitations and
significance
·
Research strategy including a description of potential sources
and methods of collecting data
·
Tentative outline that factors the problem into manageable
chunks
·
Work schedule
Preparing a plan
encourages you to evaluate your resources, set priorities, outline a course of
action, and establish a schedule. Having a plan keeps you on track and provides
management a means of measuring your progress.
A work plan gives a
complete picture of a project. Because the usefulness and quality of any report
rest primarily on its data, you will want to develop a clear research strategy,
which includes allocating plenty of time to locate sources of information. For
firsthand information you might interview people, prepare
a survey, or even conduct a
scientific experiment. For secondary information you will probably search electronic
materials on the Internet and printed materials such as books and magazines. Your
work plan describes how you expect to generate or collect data. Because data
collection is a major part of report writing, the next section of this chapter
treats the topic more fully.
Figure 11.6 shows a complete
work plan for a proposal pitched by social marketing company BzzAgent’s
advertising executive Dave Balter to his client Lee Jeans. A work plan is
useful because it outlines the issues to be investigated. Notice that
considerable thought and discussion and even some preliminary research are
necessary to be able to develop a useful
work plan.
Figure 11.6Work Plan for a Formal Report
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Although this tentative
outline guides the investigation, it does not determine the content or order of
the final report. You may, for example, study five possible solutions to a
problem. If two prove to be useless, your report may discuss only the three winners.
Moreover, you will organize the report to accomplish your goal and satisfy the
audience. A busy executive who is familiar with a topic may prefer to read the
conclusions and recommendations before a discussion of the findings. If someone
authorizes the report, be sure to review the work plan with that person (your manager, client, or professor, for example)
before proceeding with the project.
Chapters
Identifying
Secondary Sources and Conducting Primary Research
Learning Objective3
Locate
and evaluate secondary sources such as databases and Web resources, and
understand how to conduct credible primary research.
Research,
or the gathering of information, is one of the most important steps in writing
a report. As the philosopher Goethe once said: “The greater part of all
mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand
their own aims. They have undertaken to build a tower, and spend no more labor
on the foundation than would be necessary to erect a hut.” Think of your report
as a tower. Because a report is only as good as its foundation—the questions
you ask and the data you gather to answer those questions—the
remainder of this chapter describes the fundamental work of finding, documenting,
and illustrating data.
Chicago
is the “Windy City” and New Orleans is the “Big Easy,” but what is Glendale,
California? Boring. That’s what municipal
branding firm North Star Destination Strategies found after conducting a
yearlong study on the inconspicuous
neighbor of Pasadena and Burbank. To improve Glendale’s image, North Star
recommended that city council leaders adopt “Your Life. Animated,” a
marketing-and-development campaign designed to rebrand Glendale as the home of
DreamWorks Animation, the creative studio behind such delightful movies as Shrek and Kung Fu
Panda. Which type of research data would be best at helping cities
evaluate their strengths and weaknesses?[img border="0" width="12" height="12" src="file:///C:/Users/JACKIE~1/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.png" alt="http://ng.cengage.com/static/nbapps/glossary/images/footstar.png" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_2">
Figure 11.6 shows
a complete work plan for a proposal pitched by social marketing company
BzzAgent’s advertising executive Dave Balter to his client Lee Jeans. A work
plan is useful because it outlines the issues to be investigated. Notice that
considerable thought and discussion and even some preliminary research are
necessary to be able to develop a useful
work plan.
Figure 11.6Work Plan for a Formal Report
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As you
analyze a report’s purpose and audience and prepare your research strategy, you
will identify and assess the data you need to support your argument or explain
your topic. As you do, you will answer questions about your objectives and
audience: Will the audience need a lot of background
or contextual information? Will your readers value or trust statistics, case
studies, or expert opinions? Will they want to see data from interviews or
surveys? Will summaries of focus groups be useful? Should you rely on organizational data? Figure 11.7 lists five forms of data and provides
questions to guide you in making your research accurate and productive.
Figure 11.7
Gathering and Selecting Report Data
Form of Data
Questions to Ask
Background or historical
How much do my readers know about the
problem?
Has this topic/issue been investigated
before?
Are those sources current, relevant, and/or
credible?
Will I need to add to the available data?
Statistical
What or who is the source?
How recent are the data?
How were the figures derived?
Will this data be useful in this form?
Expert opinion
Who are the experts?
What are their biases?
Are their opinions in print?
Are they available for interviewing?
Do we have in-house experts?
Individual or group opinion
Whose opinion(s) would the readers value?
Have surveys or interviews been conducted on
this topic?
If not, do questionnaires or surveys exist
that I can modify and/or use?
Would focus groups provide useful
information?
Organizational
What are the proper channels for obtaining
in-house data?
Are permissions required?
How can I learn about public and private
companies?
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Applying the 3-x-3 Writing Process to Contemporary ReportsLearning Objective2Apply the 3-x-3 writing process to contemporary business reports to create well-organized documents that show a firm grasp of audience and purpose.Because business reports are systematic attempts to compile often complex information, answer questions, and solve problems, the best reports are developed methodically. In earlier chapters the 3-x-3 writing process was helpful in guiding short projects such as e-mails, memos, and letters. That same process is even more necessary when writers are preparing longer projects such as reports and proposals. After all, an extensive project poses a greater organizational challenge than a short one and, therefore, requires a rigorous structure to help readers grasp the message. Let’s channel the writing process into seven specific steps:Step 1: Analyze the problem and purpose.Step 2: Anticipate the audience and issues.Step 3: Prepare a work plan.Step 4: Conduct research.Step 5: Organize, analyze, interpret, and illustrate the data.Step 6: Compose the first draft.Step 7: Edit, proofread, and evaluate.How much time you spend on each step depends on your report task. A short informational report on a familiar topic might require a brief work plan, little research, and no data analysis. A complex analytical report, on the other hand, might demand a comprehensive work plan, extensive research, and careful data analysis. In this section we consider the first three steps in the process—analyzing the problem and purpose, anticipating the audience and issues, and preparing a work plan.To illustrate the planning stages of a report, we will watch Emily Mason develop a report she’s preparing for her boss, Joshua Nichols, at Pharmgen Laboratories. Joshua asked Emily to investigate the problem of transportation for sales representatives. Currently, some Pharmgen reps visit customers (mostly doctors and hospitals) using company-leased cars. A few reps drive their own cars, receiving reimbursements for use. In three months Pharmgen leasing agreements for 14 cars expire, and Joshua is considering a major change. Emily’s task is to investigate the choices and report her findings to Joshua.11-2aAnalyzing the Problem and PurposeThe first step in writing a report is understanding the problem or assignment clearly. For complex reports, prepare a written problem statement to clarify the task. In analyzing her report task, Emily had many questions: Is the problem that Pharmgen is spending too much money on leased cars? Does Pharmgen wish to invest in owning a fleet of cars? Is Joshua unhappy with the paperwork involved in reimbursing sales reps when they use their own cars? Does he suspect that reps are submitting inflated mileage figures? Before starting research for the report, Emily talked with Joshua to define the problem. She learned several dimensions of the situation and wrote the following statement to clarify the problem—both for herself and for Joshua.Problem statement: The leases on all company cars will be expiring in three months. Pharmgen must decide whether to renew them or develop a new policy regarding transportation for sales reps. Expenses and paperwork for employee-owned cars seem excessive.Emily further defined the problem by writing a specific question that she would try to answer in her report:Problem question: What plan should Pharmgen follow in providing transportation for its sales reps?Now Emily was ready to concentrate on the purpose of the report. Again, she had questions: Exactly what did Joshua expect? Did he want a comparison of costs for buying and leasing cars? Should she conduct research to pinpoint exact reimbursement costs when employees drive their own cars? Did he want her to do all the legwork, present her findings in a report, and let him make a decision? Or did he want her to evaluate the choices and recommend a course of action? After talking with Joshua, Emily was ready to write a simple purpose statement for this assignment.Simple statement of purpose: To recommend a plan that provides sales reps with cars to be used in their calls.Preparing a written purpose statement is a good idea because it defines the focus of a report and provides a standard that keeps the project on target.Preparing a written purpose statement is a good idea because it defines the focus of a report and provides a standard that keeps the project on target. In writing useful purpose statements, choose action verbs telling what you intend to do: analyze, choose, investigate, compare, justify, evaluate, explain, establish, determine, and so on. Notice that Emily’s statement begins with the action verbrecommend.Some reports require only a simple statement of purpose: to investigate expanded teller hours, to select a manager from among four candidates, to describe the position of accounts supervisor. Many assignments, though, demand additional focus to guide the project. An expanded statement of purpose considers three additional factors: scope, limitations, and significance.Scope and Limitations. What issues or elements will be investigated? The scopestatement prepares the audience by clearly defining which problem or problems will be analyzed and solved. To determine the scope, Emily brainstormed with Joshua and others to pin down her task. She learned that Pharmgen currently had enough capital to consider purchasing a fleet of cars outright. Joshua also told her that employee satisfaction was almost as important as cost-effectiveness. Moreover, he disclosed his suspicion that employee-owned cars were costing Pharmgen more than leased cars. Emily had many issues to sort out in setting the boundaries of her report.What conditions affect the generalizability and utility of a report’s findings? As part of the scope statement, the limitations further narrow the subject by focusing on constraints or exclusions. For this report Emily realized that her conclusions and recommendations might apply only to reps in her Kansas City sales district. Her findings would probably not be reliable for reps in Seattle, Phoenix, or Atlanta. Another limitation for Emily was time. She had to complete the report in four weeks, thus restricting the thoroughness of her research.Significance. Why is the topic worth investigating at this time? Some topics, after initial examination, turn out to be less important than originally thought. Others involve problems that cannot be solved, making a study useless. For Emily and Joshua the problem had significance because Pharmgen’s leasing agreement would expire shortly and decisions had to be made about a new policy for transportation of sales reps.Emily decided to expand her statement of purpose to define the scope, describe the limitations of the report, and explain the significance of the problem.Expanded statement of purpose: The purpose of this report is to recommend a plan that provides sales reps with cars to be used in their calls. The report will compare costs for three plans: outright ownership, leasing, and compensation for employee-owned cars. It will also measure employee reactions to each plan. The report is significant because Pharmgen’s current leasing agreement expires March 31 and an improved plan could reduce costs and paperwork. The study is limited to costs for sales reps in the Kansas City district.After expanding her statement of purpose, Emily checked it with Joshua Nichols to be sure she was on target.
The Blue Apron Company analysis
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Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper
READING MATERIAL: Reading Bergquist & Mura: chs 1-6 Underhill et al.: ch. 1=6 https://libraryofprofessional ...
Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper
READING MATERIAL: Reading Bergquist & Mura: chs 1-6 Underhill et al.: ch. 1=6 https://libraryofprofessionalcoaching.com/wp-app/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/coachbook.2nd-edition.pdf https://www.scribd.com/read/134855349/Executive-Coaching-for-Results-The-Definitive-Guide-to-Developing-Organizational-Leaders the Keller and Alsdorf (2012) https://www.scribd.com/listen/237915682 additional presentation https://learn.liberty.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-29675113-dt-content-rid-358259904_1/courses/BUSI755_D02_201920/Presentations/BUSI%20755%20Module%202%20Presentation-%20A%20Business%20Proposition/res/html5.html Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper Instructions Write a thematic integration of faith and learning concept paper using a well-rounded approach to the concepts found in the course texts and current scholarly literature. This paper must be submitted in compliance with the instructions found in the Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper Grading Rubric. You must fully leverage the discussion opportunity in Discussion Board Forum 2 in order to research and outline your approach for this assignment. The paper must contain the following components: A 3–5-page overview that defines the course as an academic field of study (significance of the course to business).A 3–5-page discussion of the top 5–8 questions you believe are critical in order to demonstrate that a student who completes this course can synthesize the key concepts in organizational and executive coaching and formulate the strengths and weaknesses of the stated approaches to coaching.A 3–5-page discussion that integrates the concepts from the Keller and Alsdorf (2012) text into a cohesive understanding of why organizational and executive coaching is significant for advancing God’s purposes for business on earth.A minimum of 5 references in addition to the course texts. Concepts to begin guiding your thought in this area are taken from key course texts and supplemental sources. Underhill, McAnally, & Koriath (2007) reflect: Rather than offering solutions, the coach helps the leader dare to look at inner resistance, to understand consequences, to find new strategies, and to practice—thus stretching beyond current limitations for new behaviors. (p. 26) Organizations that create leadership development approaches linked to company strategies have answered key questions, such as: What is our business strategy? and, How do we develop leaders capable of executing our strategy? (p. 30) What is the purpose for coaching? (p. 37) (How is the organization’s leadership viewed by peers and employees?) The managing of key relationships is also critical to the success of the program. (p. 39) Bergquist & Mura (2011) explain: As we begin to address the challenges associated with our clients’ dancing landscapes, we enter a domain in which problems and dilemmas seem to merge into mysteries…Mysteries are too complex to understand and are ultimately unknowable…A mystery is in many ways theological or teleological in nature…Mysteries are beyond rational comprehension and resolution, and they are viewed with respect. Depending on one’s perspective, they are the things “we take to God” or are the unpredictable and profound events that we “take to heart…” They often serve as perspective-raising instants, a way to view life and the world from a advantage point less tethered to the weeds of daily issues. (pp. 19–20) These excerpts provide insights designed to lead learners to the edge of the thematic precipice without laying bare the potential spiritual and biblical correlations within. As a final observation, consider approaches used in coaching, such as the content of questions asked, the timing of specific questions, and the circumstances surrounding the person’s decision for—or need for—coaching. Then, consider carefully the context surrounding the lives of Moses, Joshua, Samuel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Paul, Barnabas, and Jesus Christ, to name only a few. Submit your Thematic Integration of Faith and Learning Paper by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 3/Week 6.
writing assignment: Prove it
Writing Assignment: Prove ItAs you know, a large group of people without homes has set up a camp near your home, and some ...
writing assignment: Prove it
Writing Assignment: Prove ItAs you know, a large group of people without homes has set up a camp near your home, and some people who live in your community want the government and police to send these people away. Others support allowing them to stay, so the community can help them.You submitted a proposal to present the side of the issue you support at the Town Hall meeting. Your proposal was one of five chosen to be presented at the Town Hall Meeting next week. The presentations are required to have the following components:An Introduction3 supporting sectionsA conclusionAn arguable thesis (stated in the introduction and conclusion)At least 5 rhetorical devicesAll 3 types of appealsAt least 3 different types of evidenceRefutationFewer than 3 obvious logical fallaciesUse your proposal from the “Stake Your Claim” assignment, and do the following:PART 1: Your presentation may be delivered in one of 4 ways according to the council rules:You may write out your presentation in the form of a 5-paragraph essay that you submit.You may submit an mp3 audio file of the dramatic delivery of your presentation.You may create a PowerPoint Presentation of 14-25 slides with text and graphics that support your position.You may create a media presentation with audio, video, photographs, animation and/or art work that supports your text and develops your thesis clearly.Choose one of these options and create your presentation.PART 2: All selections must be accompanied by an annotated outline (as demonstrated in the instruction in Unit 2 section D) of the presentation that identifies:Rhetorical devicesAppealsRefutationTypes of evidenceComplete your outline and save it as a separate document.PART 3: Submit both your presentation and your outline to the Writing Assignment: Prove It assignment link for grading.To ensure success, read the grading rubric.For help with editing and revising, view the 6+1 Trait® Writing RubricCongratulations on completing this unit! Now, continue with the course.
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WEEK 2 Dioscussion 2
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