Topic: Applying the Rights/Responsibility LensRead an opinion piece in your local newspaper, or a well-known newspaper you regularly read (like the Wall Street Journal or the Washington Post). Find an example of the rights/responsibility lens being applied, and who was responsible for applying the lens? What distinctions were made between rights and equality of opportunity for everyone? How did the writer explore the motives of those making the decisions and taking action? Did the decision maker(s) use the gifts or the dark sides of the lens? Please explain.Be sure to provide citations and references for all your work, including the newspaper in which you found the article. Also include citations from your text and other sources when analyzing the rights/responsibility lens, the right of contract, and negative rights.

Assignment: Tools for Strategic ImplementationIn this Assignment, you will be able to move beyond ideating and assessment to examining the process of strategic implementation in the ever-changing world of business. You will also be able to utilize your experience as a business professional and independent scholar to evaluate the different resources, tools, opportunities, and challenges of implementation. It is not only crucial to determine which tool to use for a particular context or organization, but also how that tool can be most effectively utilized to support the goals of your organization.To prepare for this Assignment, review the readings on tools for strategic change such as those described in Chapter 12 of Dyer, Godfrey, Jensen, and Bryce (2016) and choose one reading for further examination. Consider how the context of a specific organization (industry, geographical location, status within industry, etc.) can influence both the choice and the implementation of your selected tool, as well as how the application of a tool might vary among different business leaders and practitioners. Be sure to utilize scholarly, peer-reviewed resources from the Walden Library to identify additional supportive examples of organizations applying the tools and principles of strategic planning and their results.By Day 7Submit a 3- to 5-page evaluation of your research on a specific tool for strategic implementation. Your evaluation should include the following:A brief description of your chosen tool, including relevant background, an APA-cited scholarly illustration, and detailed rationale for your choiceAn assessment of how your chosen tool is affected by different strategic influences (such as environmental factors; internal, organizational considerations; etc.) and whether these changes impact your choice for implementation. Include at least one supportive example.An explanation of the usefulness of your chosen tool to you as a practitioner and independent scholar, including how it will benefit your strategic business leadership. Be sure to provide supportive scholarly examples. Dyer, J. H., Godfrey, P., Jensen, R., & Bryce, D. (2016). Strategic management: Concepts and tools for creating real world strategy. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.Chapter 12: “Implementing Strategy” (pp. 236–255)Case 07: “Nike: Sourcing and Strategy in Athletic Footwear” (pp. C-62–C-69)Case 08: “AT&T and Apple: A Strategic Alliance” (pp. C-70–C-81)Case 10: “New Business Models: Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, and Others in Home Movie Entertainment” (pp. C-92–C-100)Case 11: “Smartphone Wars” (pp. C-101–C-111)Buller, P. F., & McEvoy, G. M. (2012). Strategy, human resource management and performance: Sharpening line of sight. Human Resource Management Review, 22(1), 43–56. doi:10.1016/j.hrmr.2011.11.002Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Chen, Y., Yu, Z., & Lin, T. W. (2015). How Zysco uses the balanced scorecard. Strategic Finance, 97(1), 27–36. Retrieved from http://www.imanet.org/resources-publications/strat...Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Peters, T. (2011). McKinsey 7-S model. Leadership Excellence Essentials, 28(10), 7. Retrieved from http://www.hr.com/en/topleaders/top_leaders_in_lea...Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Walden University. (2015). APA course paper template (6th ed.). Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_i...Optional ResourcesGatti, M. (2015). Exploring the challenges of measuring intangibles: The implementation of a balanced scorecard in an Italian company. International Journal of Management Cases, 17(4), 120–133. Retrieved from http://www.ijmc.org/ijmc/home.htmlPollanen, R. M., & Xi, K. K. (2015). Organizational characteristics and use of balanced scorecard measures in executive compensation. International Journal of Business & Public Administration, 12(1), 68–82. Retrieved from http://www.iabpad.com/journals/international-journ...Singh, A. (2013). A study of role of McKinsey's 7S framework in achieving organizational excellence. Organization Development Journal, 31(3), 39–50. Retrieved from http://www.odinstitute.org

Assignment: Ethics in AccountingDue Week 9 and worth 170 pointsEffective financial reporting depends on sound ethical behavior. Financial scandals in accounting and the businesses world have resulted in legislation to ensure adequate disclosures and honesty and integrity in financial reporting. A sound economy is contingent on truthful and reliable financial reporting.Instructions:Read the following scenario.Answer the questions that follow. This will be a 2-3 page submission in a question and answer format (also in paragraph form). An introduction and conclusion is not required.Refer back to your textbook for guidance on how to think through the scenario.You have been recently hired as an assistant controller for XYZ Industries, a large, publically held manufacturing company. Your immediate supervisor is the controller who also reports directly to the VP of Finance. The controller has assigned you the task of preparing the year-end adjusting entries. In the receivables area, you have prepared an aging accounts receivable and have applied historical percentages to the balances of each of the age categories. The analysis indicates that an appropriate estimated balance for the allowance for uncollectible accounts is $180,000. The existing balance in the allowance account prior to any adjusting entry is a $20,000 credit balance.After showing your analysis to the controller, he tells you to change the aging category of a large account from over 120 days to current status and to prepare a new invoice to the customer with a revised date that agrees with the new category. This will change the required allowance for uncollectible accounts from $180,000 to $135,000. Tactfully, you ask the controller for an explanation for the change and he tells you “We need the extra income, the bottom line is too low.”Required:In a 2-3 page paper, discuss the following:Consider what you have learned relative to ethics and financial reporting. What is the rationale for the calculations/process used to estimate the $180,000 uncollectible allowance?How do you think the misstatement of funds will impact the income statement and balance sheet?What is the ethical dilemma you face? What are the ethical considerations? Consider your options and responsibilities as assistant controller.Identify the key internal and external stakeholders. What are the negative impacts that can happen if you do not follow the instructions of your supervisor?What are the potential consequences if you do comply with your supervisor’s instructions? Who will be negatively impacted?Additional Requirements: I would like you to think about how you will use this information to help you think through the ethics assignment scenario and effectively address each question. In addition, how will expanding your knowledge of business ethics better prepare you for future course assignments, and/ or other challenges you may face in your organization.https://apps.il-work-net.com/ArticleViewer/Article/Index/170/AppCall=1https://www.icaew.com/archive/learning-and-development/job-essential-skills/employability-skills/problem-solvingUse at least one (1) quality academic resource (in addition to your textbook) for this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources. You have access to Strayer University’s Online Library at https://research.strayer.edu and the iCampus University Library Research page at https://icampus.strayer.edu/library/research.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Your paper should be double spaced (Arial or Times Roman 12 pt font) and follow general Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) as they relate to references and citations. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details (more information and an example is included in the Strayer Writing Standards menu link located in your Blackboard).Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.