One Future Challenge
Select one of the article assignments for this module. Prepare a management briefing that explains the article’s key issue or challenge as it is likely to develop over the next three to five years. Use research resources (find at least two credible sources) that assert or deny the points being made by the author. Incorporate the additional authors’ opinions into your analysis.
The written assignment essay should be between 1050 and 1400 words (4 to 6 pages) in length. The report should demonstrate mastery of the concepts in Modules 1 through 6, be written in the third person, and be presented without editorializing. Before submitting your assignment, ensure that your work is an analysis and not simply a summary of findings.
The paper must be written in conformance with the citation formatting requirements of APA style, and all sources, whether directly quoted or paraphrased, must be cited in the text of your assignment as well as included on a References page. Applying APA style can be easily accomplished by using Word’s “References” tab or by following the formatting requirements of APA Style.
Note: This assignment is graded based on the activity specifications above using the Written Assignment Rubric. However, a report that is poorly proofread or copy edited (and thus that does not clearly articulate the thoughts of its author) cannot receive a grade higher than satisfactory (C+). Please review both the assignment description and the rubric carefully for the required details.
Before Submitting Your Assignment
Before submitting any of the discussion postings or written assignments, check the following:
Please note that if an assignment directs you to use research resources, you are expected to demonstrate that you have conducted research beyond your text. (In addition, you are expected to properly cite this research as part of the assignment.) An assignment that is well written but fails to indicate that you have done outside research is incomplete.
Carefully proofread your document and make any revisions to grammar, content, and style. With the exception of correspondence, professional reporting is prepared objectively in the third person to limit any possible author bias. Eliminate any vague pronouns from the composition (i.e., pronouns that lack concrete antecedents). Check tense, since most reports are written in the literary present to provide a sense of timeliness for the reader. Past tense is best saved for historical reporting, and future tense is appropriate when a report’s subject centers on a prediction.
Category: Business and Management
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“Managing the Impact of Automation on the Workforce: A Look at the Next 3-5 Years”
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Title: The Struggle for Power and Control in “Sweat” by Zora Neal Hurston Thesis statement: In “Sweat,” Zora Neal Hurston portrays the main character, Delia, as a strong and
the story is called “Sweat” by Zora Neal Hurston
thesis statement, topic sentences, body paragraphs, conclusion
Length: minimum three (3) pages (that’s bottom of page 3, people!)
Format: Proper MLA format (double spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12)
Sources: not required but encouraged. If you do use sources, make sure they are peer-reviewed
and cite both in-text and end of text (Works Cited page).
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The Impact of Converting from GAAP to IFRS on Merchandising Companies’ Financial Statements As companies continue to expand their operations globally, the need for a single set of accounting standards has become increasingly important. While most U.S.
Listed below are topic(s) I would like for each of you to discuss throughout the week. Refer to the textbook, weekly materials, and/or the GMC library when researching the topics for this Discussion Forum. Put your writing into your own words, do not copy directly from the source. If you incorporate external resources (http://gmcga.libguides.com/periodicals) in your posts be sure to cite (https://gmcga.libguides.com/citationmanagement/APA7th) them properly. Lastly, review how to paraphrase and quote resources before you begin posting (http://gmcga.libguides.com/c.php?g=458&p=996448).
Merchandising companies invest large sums of money in inventory, having to account for the purchasing, selling, and costs. Most U.S. based companies or companies on U.S. exchanges have previously had to follow the GAAP standards. As IFRS has moved forward in many countries, these companies have to review if the GAAP or the IFRS standards should be used.
Your company has been following GAAP standards and is looking to expand to international markets. You have been using a LIFO cost of inventory system and have had several inventory items marked down under the lower-of-cost-or-market. You have been asked to present the pros and cons of converting to the IFRS standards, thus allowing your company to move to international markets. Explain how this change will affect the financial statements.
Task 1: Create a new discussion topic on or before the due date in the Course Syllabus -> Course Schedule by clicking the ‘**REPLY HERE**’ post below. In your reply, you will post your response to the main topic. Your response should be a minimum of 150 words. Going over the minimum word length requirement is acceptable; however, I am not looking for 500+ words! -
“Addressing Staffing Challenges in Unionized Healthcare Facilities: The Importance of Effective Workforce Planning”
1. Unionized healthcare facilities often encounter staffing challenges that hinder their ability to maintain adequate staffing levels. The strict union rules surrounding hiring and layoffs can restrict the flexibility of workforce management, making it harder to address staffing needs efficiently(Hut, 2023).
2. Workforce planning is key to preventing shortages and surplus. Special attention should be made when applying models to real-world applications in a rapidly changing system. Considerations must be made to external trends in our nation. For instance, if our economy is experiencing a recession, then the amount of money spent on healthcare will likely decrease and healthcare systems will be underutilized (Sampson & Fried, 2021). By using the workforce planning model, experts can forecast these types of trends and anticipate the changes. Planning must also account for supply and demand of workers, both by type of care and the area or region. One example of this is the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals and their outlying clinics. If leaders recognize that the demand in a certain region has an increased demand for specialty care, they must train and/or hire staff with requisite staff to bolster an existing clinic’s capabilities. Alternatively, VA leader can open an entirely new clinic with multispecialty assets. In doing so, leaders must also account for the long-term benefits, the attrition of employees, health outcomes of certain populations, the training pipeline, and costs to move assets (Sampson & Fried, 2021). -
The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
need to answer these questions:
Read the following 3 articles to expand your understanding of fast fashion and its impact on the environment.
Fast Fashion Explained and How it Impacts Retail Manufacturing https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fast-fashion.asp
Fast fashion: How Clothes are Linked to Climate Change
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60382624
Rags, Not Riches: Why Ghana Is Fast Fashion’s Dumping Ground
https://www.forbesafrica.com/fashion/2023/01/18/rags-not-riches-why-ghana-is-fast-fashions-dumping-ground/
After reading the articles listed above and conducting any further research that you deem necessary, write a short essay of 1-2 double-spaced pages (maximum 2 pages) in response to the questions below.
After reading the article titled “Fast Fashion Explained and How it Impacts Retail Manufacturing,” describe, in your own words, what is fast fashion? Who benefits from fast fashion, and who is harmed?
Read the article titled “Fast fashion: How Clothes are Linked to Climate Change.” In your own words, how is fast fashion impacting the environment? Should we be concerned about this issue? Why or why not?
Read the article “Rags, Not Riches: Why Ghana Is Fast Fashion’s Dumping Ground.” A large amount of clothing from the United States and other developed nations ends up in Ghana on the continent of Africa. Why do you think this clothing is being sent to Ghana?
What has been the impact on Ghana’s environment in recent years from the clothing sent there? With New York being approximately 5,000 miles from Ghana, should we be concerned about the environmental impact of fast fashion on Ghana? Why or why not?
What 2-3 steps might someone who is concerned about the impact of fast fashion on the environment and climate change take in their own lives to help decrease its impact?
here is the assisgnment link:
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Title: “Maximizing Performance: Three Strategies for Effective Performance Management”
Performance management is an important HRM function as it involves the actions taken to align employee performance with organizational objectives. Prior to completing this discussion, read Chapter 6: Performance Appraisal: Measurement, Assessment, and Management, and the article Here’s How Managers Are Making Performance Reviews Simple, Painless and EffectiveLinks to an external site.. In your initial discussion post, you will
Discuss three performance management strategies you believe would be the most valuable in the performance management process.
Analyze your recommended strategies and share why they would contribute to effective performance management.
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Title: Project Plan for Implementing Robotics in Healthcare Goals and Objectives: 1. Improve Efficiency and Accuracy: The primary goal of implementing robotics in healthcare is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of medical procedures. By automating certain tasks, robots
only complete
1. goals and objectives
2. Scope
for the project plan of emerging technology in robotics healthcare
the assignment is to complete the goals and objectives and the scope for an emerging technology which is robotics in healthcare for the project plan
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“Strategic Analysis of a Business Issue and its Impact on Stakeholders: A Case Study of [Organization Name]”
Task 1:
Brief introduction to the organisation and sector it operates in, including a summary of the
past 3 years’ revenue, operating profits and general overview of the business’s operational
activities (LO2).
Task 2:
An outline of one strategic business issue they are, or have recently, faced; contextualised
within the organisational setting, including an overview of relevant strategic decisions that
led to their current position (discussed through relevant literature, tools and techniques)
(LO2/3).
Task 3:
Critical analysis of why the issue has strategic implications and its impact on its
stakeholders (discussed through relevant literature and supported by other contemporary
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Title: “Managing Conflict in Teams: Expert Opinions and Training Strategies”
1.What are the experts opinion on healthy conflict in team
2.What training can be offered to groups or teams to manage/reduce/handle conflict
3.View, summarize and reflect on this video:
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“Harnessing Digital Technology for Sustainable Development and Climate Action: Insights from UN Academy’s Digital4Sustainability Learning Path”
you MUST to register at the link and read 2 modules. and use them to write my essay.
Students are FIRST required to enroll UN Academy Course, named Digital4Sustaianbility Learning path (https://www.unssc.org/courses/digital4sustainability-learning-path), and complete Module 1 (i.e., Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development) and Module 2 (i.e., Digital Sustainability for Climate Action). Please NOTE that it takes less than 3 hours to complete two modules. And then, answer the below two essay questions.