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The Research Paper will be a comprehensive research review of the significant principles of management communications used to successfully achieve organizational objectives. For this assignment of a minimum of eight pages, you need to integrate material from the readings, multimedia, and class discussion boards, and also reflect on professional experience where possible. It is mandatory to include research from the classroom text as well as from six scholarly sources to support your views. Consider the validity of your resources carefully before using them in academic papers. Use at least one professional example to address the topics below.

The following components must be included in order for the paper to be complete:

• Explain effective communication norms in a business setting.
• Describe the role of interpersonal communication both as a manager and as an employee. What specific techniques have you used to overcome barriers to communication? Be sure to specify your role in the communication.
• Explore the role of international and intercultural interpersonal communications in today’s global businesses.
• Describe both verbal and nonverbal management communication.
• Explain approaches for effective written management communication.
• Analyze various approaches for engaging an audience during a presentation and encouraging active listening.
  • Describe effective methods of conflict resolution.
  • Analyze techniques for leading teams and group meetings.

Writing the Research Paper

The Research Paper:

• Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least six scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the

this assignment, you will select a nation that is considered to have an emerging market and you will evaluate the nation on the following factors that affect an emerging market: Gross domestic product, inflation, political risks, economic risks, country demographics, and liquidity of local debt.

Scenario:

You have been hired as a financial analyst tasked with evaluating an existing emerging market and writing an executive report on your findings about the emerging market.

Using the following report, select one of the top 30 emerging markets to research:

• Top 30 Emerging Markets 2012-2017

  http://www.globalintelligence.com/insights-analysis/emerging-markets/top-30-emerging-markets

Instructions:

Produce an executive report that includes the following:

• Provide statistical and qualitative information of each of the following factors: Gross domestic product, inflation, political risks, economic risks, country demographics, and liquidity of local debt.
• Differentiate the level of market efficiency between a nation that is considered an emerging market to one that has already developed, including factors such as liquidity of debt, government regulations, GDP, etc.
• Compare and contrast the emerging market you selected against another emerging market on factors such as market liquidity of local debt, equity market, market exchange, and regulatory bodies.
• Evaluate and discuss the political, economic, and technological trends of the emerging market. Remember to discuss any financial actions that have been taken and should be taken due to the trends.

Write a 7–10-page report in Word format. Utilize at least four scholarly sources. Apply APA standards to the citation of sources.

Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Assignment Components	Proficient	Max Points
Provide statistical and qualitative information of each of the following factors: Gross domestic product, inflation, political risks, economic risks, country demographics, and liquidity of local debt. [CO: 5 PO: 3.2, 4.2 ILO: 1, 3, 6]	All the trends of the emerging market’s GDP, inflation, political and economic risks, demographics, and liquidity of local debt are accurate.	44
Differentiate the level of market efficiency between the nation that is considered an emerging market to one that has already developed using factors such as liquidity of debt, government regulations, GDP, etc. [CO: 1 PO: 3.3 ILO: 1, 3]	The difference in market efficiency described includes obvious and subtle points. The differences are accurate, and demonstrate why the emerging market is yet to be classified as a developed market.	64
Compare and contrast the emerging market you selected against another emerging market on factors such as market liquidity of local debt, equity market, market exchange, and regulatory bodies. [CO: 2 PO: 3.2, 4.2 ILO: 1, 3, 6]	The comparison of the two emerging markets is accurate. The difference between the two markets is clear. The information provided demonstrates why each market is considered an emerging market.	64
Evaluate and discuss the political, economic, and technological trends of the emerging market. [CO: 5 PO: 3.2, 4.2 ILO: 1, 3, 6]	The effect of any political, economic, and technological trends to the emerging market are clear and specific. Financial actions that have been taken and should be taken due to the trends are clearly described.	64
Academic Writing
Organization (12) Usage and Mechanics (12) APA Elements (16) Style (4) [CO_W PO: 1.1 ILO: 2]	Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in adequate and accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. APA format was used. Use of scholarly sources aligned with specified assignment requirements.

this assignment, you will select a nation that is considered to have an emerging market and you will evaluate the nation on the following factors that affect an emerging market: Gross domestic product, inflation, political risks, economic risks, country demographics, and liquidity of local debt.

Scenario:

You have been hired as a financial analyst tasked with evaluating an existing emerging market and writing an executive report on your findings about the emerging market.

Using the following report, select one of the top 30 emerging markets to research:

• Top 30 Emerging Markets 2012-2017

  http://www.globalintelligence.com/insights-analysis/emerging-markets/top-30-emerging-markets

Instructions:

Produce an executive report that includes the following:

• Provide statistical and qualitative information of each of the following factors: Gross domestic product, inflation, political risks, economic risks, country demographics, and liquidity of local debt.
• Differentiate the level of market efficiency between a nation that is considered an emerging market to one that has already developed, including factors such as liquidity of debt, government regulations, GDP, etc.
• Compare and contrast the emerging market you selected against another emerging market on factors such as market liquidity of local debt, equity market, market exchange, and regulatory bodies.
• Evaluate and discuss the political, economic, and technological trends of the emerging market. Remember to discuss any financial actions that have been taken and should be taken due to the trends.

Write a 7–10-page report in Word format. Utilize at least four scholarly sources. Apply APA standards to the citation of sources.

Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Assignment Components	Proficient	Max Points
Provide statistical and qualitative information of each of the following factors: Gross domestic product, inflation, political risks, economic risks, country demographics, and liquidity of local debt. [CO: 5 PO: 3.2, 4.2 ILO: 1, 3, 6]	All the trends of the emerging market’s GDP, inflation, political and economic risks, demographics, and liquidity of local debt are accurate.	44
Differentiate the level of market efficiency between the nation that is considered an emerging market to one that has already developed using factors such as liquidity of debt, government regulations, GDP, etc. [CO: 1 PO: 3.3 ILO: 1, 3]	The difference in market efficiency described includes obvious and subtle points. The differences are accurate, and demonstrate why the emerging market is yet to be classified as a developed market.	64
Compare and contrast the emerging market you selected against another emerging market on factors such as market liquidity of local debt, equity market, market exchange, and regulatory bodies. [CO: 2 PO: 3.2, 4.2 ILO: 1, 3, 6]	The comparison of the two emerging markets is accurate. The difference between the two markets is clear. The information provided demonstrates why each market is considered an emerging market.	64
Evaluate and discuss the political, economic, and technological trends of the emerging market. [CO: 5 PO: 3.2, 4.2 ILO: 1, 3, 6]	The effect of any political, economic, and technological trends to the emerging market are clear and specific. Financial actions that have been taken and should be taken due to the trends are clearly described.	64
Academic Writing
Organization (12) Usage and Mechanics (12) APA Elements (16) Style (4) [CO_W PO: 1.1 ILO: 2]	Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in adequate and accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. APA format was used. Use of scholarly sources aligned with specified assignment requirements.

Due Week 6 and worth 200 points

From Assignment 1, select one (1) of your proposed business actions and create an intrapreneurship plan. Remember, intrapreneurship refers to the process of promoting innovation within your workplace. You might want to review Chapter 6 for more details about intrapreneurship and creativity. The idea is to create a “business plan” to promote your idea to your supervisor.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Describe in what way your proposed business action is an innovative idea.
   • Tip: Remember, this is your idea, and you need to be precise in your proposal to obtain your supervisor’s support.
2. Explain why you think this idea will benefit the business in terms of return of investment (ROI).
   • Tip: Check Chapter 6, pages 183-184.  Click here for help accessing a specific page number in your eBook.
3. Prepare a plan to present your idea to your supervisor covering the following items:
   1. Create a vision of your idea that explains the value to the company.
   2. Assess the resources needed (e.g., financial, human resources, machinery, logistic, etc.) to execute your idea.
   3. Assess potential interdepartmental and / or interoganizational relationships needed to complete your proposal. Explain and support your reasons.
   4. Propose a potential timeline for completion.
   • Tip: How long do you think you will need to implement this idea?

1. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources you have located using the Strayer Learning Resources Center (LRC) / Strayer databases in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource, and neither do web-based blogs.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your 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.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze business plans based on an analysis of domestic and global operating environments, market dynamics, and electronic and internal capabilities.
• Evaluate the different forms of business ownership to determine the optimal structure in different scenarios and the process for a business start-up.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary business.
• Write clearly and concisely about contemporary business using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and

Due Week 6 and worth 200 points

From Assignment 1, select one (1) of your proposed business actions and create an intrapreneurship plan. Remember, intrapreneurship refers to the process of promoting innovation within your workplace. You might want to review Chapter 6 for more details about intrapreneurship and creativity. The idea is to create a “business plan” to promote your idea to your supervisor.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Describe in what way your proposed business action is an innovative idea.
   • Tip: Remember, this is your idea, and you need to be precise in your proposal to obtain your supervisor’s support.
2. Explain why you think this idea will benefit the business in terms of return of investment (ROI).
   • Tip: Check Chapter 6, pages 183-184.  Click here for help accessing a specific page number in your eBook.
3. Prepare a plan to present your idea to your supervisor covering the following items:
   1. Create a vision of your idea that explains the value to the company.
   2. Assess the resources needed (e.g., financial, human resources, machinery, logistic, etc.) to execute your idea.
   3. Assess potential interdepartmental and / or interoganizational relationships needed to complete your proposal. Explain and support your reasons.
   4. Propose a potential timeline for completion.
   • Tip: How long do you think you will need to implement this idea?

1. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources you have located using the Strayer Learning Resources Center (LRC) / Strayer databases in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource, and neither do web-based blogs.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your 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.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze business plans based on an analysis of domestic and global operating environments, market dynamics, and electronic and internal capabilities.
• Evaluate the different forms of business ownership to determine the optimal structure in different scenarios and the process for a business start-up.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary business.
• Write clearly and concisely about contemporary business using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and

**I HAVE ALREADY CREATED THE 16 POWERPOINT SLIDES I JUST NEED THE FOOTNOTES NOW***

 

Compile a PowerPoint presentation introducing the importance of research and the use of research and the use of research methods within an organization. Think about how this applies to your industry and specifically to a company that might use research methods discussed in this course. As you compile this PowerPoint, discuss the points identified below.

 

-Analyze the theoretical aspects of research methods to include the following:

 

Importance of conducting effective research leading o good decision making

 

Analysis of the process associated with putting together a research study

 

Summary of research methods including advantages and disadvantages of each

 

Effective presentation strategies for reporting research results

 

-Apply learning from this course to your discipline to include the following:

 

Explain either a hypothetical or real research problem that could arise within a company in your discipline

 

Discuss a minimum of two research methods that could be used to address this research problem

 

Identify and explain specific challenges and opportunities associated with the use of these research methods within your discipline

 

Your PowerPoint should be 16 slides in length and have speaker notes

***I HAVE ALREADY CREATED THE 16 POWERPOINT SLIDES I JUST NEED THE FOOTNOT

RTG 391 students,

This week , you are reading four movie  reviews of the movie Steve Jobs.  The reviews are from Ann Hornaday, Rex Reed, Benjamin Lee, and Anthony Lane.

After perusing the four movie reviews, please complete the following tasks:

The four reviewers do not agree on their evaluation of the acting in the film.

 

1. First, analyze all four reviewers and, for each reviewer, write at least one summary sentence describing what the review says about the acting in the film.  In addition, for each reviewer, quote the reviewer at least one time to demonstrate the sentiment he or she expresses about the acting.

 

Ann Hornaday-

Summary statement:

Quote from this reviewer to support the summary statement:

 

Rex Reed-

Summary statement:

Quote from this reviewer to support the summary statement:

 

 

Benjamin Lee-

Summary statement:

Quote from this reviewer to support the summary statement:

 

Anthony Lane –

Summary statement:

Quote from this reviewer to support the summary statement:

 

 

2. Then, write three or four short paragraphs that synthesize all four reviewers and the points they make on the acting in the film.  Remember, when synthesizing, you don’t simply list what each author says about the topic.  You write about the issue of acting in the film and integrate the points of all four reviewers into that analysis.

You could group authors into categories, if possible.  For example, consider the reviewers that tend to praise the acting and write about them in a paragraph or two.  Then consider the reviewers that did not like the acting and write about them in a paragraph or two.  Following this analysis, you might write a concluding paragraph that summarizes all four reviewers’ views on the acting.

 

Next:

 

WRTG 391 students,

This discussion thread is designed to help you see how a synthesis of sources essay, or literature review, is organized.

Please download the article, “Beyond Frequency: Perceived Realism and the CSI Effect,” by Evelyn Maeder and Richard Corbett.  The article is available in the e-reserves of your class.

On pages 84-85, the authors provide an introduction to the research study they conducted.   You can read this section if you would like to.  However, for this discussion thread, please read from page 85 “(“The CSI effect defined”) to page 94 (up to the section entitled “Method”).

Then answer the following questions:

1. In the first section (“The CSI effect defined”), do the authors ever give you their opinion on the CSI effect?  How do they support their definition and their expansion on the definition?  How many different sources do they cite in this section?

2. From pages 86-88, the authors discuss lawyers, police officers, judges, and community members.  In this section, do the authors ever give you their opinion on any of the issues discussed?

3.  Examine the section entitled “Verdicts” (pp. 90-92).  How do the results from the study by Shelton et al. differ from the results of the study by Kim, Barak, and Shelton?   How do the results of the study by Baskin and Sommers differ from the results of other studies?

4. As a result of having read this article, please write a few sentences about what you might have learned about a) synthesizing sources or b)

n this assignment, you will review how an adopted policy change can be implemented successfully to ensure that it overcomes the typical causes of implementation failure.

Tasks:

In a minimum of 500 words, post your responses to the following:

• Explain what makes for effective implementation of change in general.
• Examine an effective introduction of the adopted change in an appropriate organization or network. Discuss what made the implementation of this particular change successful.
• Describe the review process during which policy maintenance, modification, or termination can be considered.
• Explain the role of leadership in the implementation process. Discuss the relevance of continued influence and coalition building during implementation. Could there be merit in strengthening relationships between people and organizations involved in the implementation process? Why or why not?

Submission Details:

• By Saturday, February 20, 2016, post your responses to this Discussion Area.
• Through Wednesday, February 24, 2016, respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. While responding, comment on what you would change in the review process compared to other students. You should focus on why you would make your proposed changes as against the changes they discussed. You should also provide your rationale for your comments on t

n continuation of the policy change cycle, a policy proposal is prepared and reviewed for adoption by key decision makers. Therefore, it is essential that the proposal be technically and administratively effective, politically acceptable, and legally and ethically defensible. In this assignment, you will learn how to prepare and review a policy proposal for adoption by key decision makers.

Tasks:

On the basis of the readings and your research, create a 3- to 4-page paper addressing the following:

• Discuss a draft policy or plan for review. What problem does it address, and what solutions does it propose?
• Identify the possible stakeholders’ interests and concerns regarding the draft and proposed solutions in particular.
• Identify the risks associated with the proposed policy.
• On the basis of your analysis of the second and third points above, suggest modifications to the proposal to enhance its chances for adoption.
• Describe the goals of the involved parties in preparing the draft. What influence efforts (if any) do you see represented in the draft? What additional influence efforts might you recommend to convince decision makers to consider the proposed changes and, ultimately, adopt them?
• Identify the actions and resources required for implementing the proposal once adopted.
• Describe the kind of resistance that might be encountered during the implementation of the policy. What are some steps that leaders of policy advocacy efforts can take to overcome it?

Your paper should utilize a minimum of two resources from professional literature in your research. Professional literature may include the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov).

Submission Details:

• Save your paper in a Microsoft Word document named M4_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc and by Wednesday, February 17, 2016, upload it to the M4 Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Discussed the policy, including what it addresses and solutions it proposes. Included a discussion about the stakeholders who might be able to influence the proposed solutions.	30
Discussed the risks associated with the proposed policy. Included a discussion about the social, political, and implementation risks of the policy.	20
Discussed the modifications and goals of the policy. Included a discussion about the efforts that might be used to influence decision makers to adopt the policy for implementation.	20
Discussed the actions and resources necessary to implement the policy. Included a discussion about the potential risks and ways to overcome risks of implementing the policy.

n continuation of the policy change cycle, a policy proposal is prepared and reviewed for adoption by key decision makers. Therefore, it is essential that the proposal be technically and administratively effective, politically acceptable, and legally and ethically defensible. In this assignment, you will learn how to prepare and review a policy proposal for adoption by key decision makers.

Tasks:

On the basis of the readings and your research, create a 3- to 4-page paper addressing the following:

• Discuss a draft policy or plan for review. What problem does it address, and what solutions does it propose?
• Identify the possible stakeholders’ interests and concerns regarding the draft and proposed solutions in particular.
• Identify the risks associated with the proposed policy.
• On the basis of your analysis of the second and third points above, suggest modifications to the proposal to enhance its chances for adoption.
• Describe the goals of the involved parties in preparing the draft. What influence efforts (if any) do you see represented in the draft? What additional influence efforts might you recommend to convince decision makers to consider the proposed changes and, ultimately, adopt them?
• Identify the actions and resources required for implementing the proposal once adopted.
• Describe the kind of resistance that might be encountered during the implementation of the policy. What are some steps that leaders of policy advocacy efforts can take to overcome it?

Your paper should utilize a minimum of two resources from professional literature in your research. Professional literature may include the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov).

Submission Details:

• Save your paper in a Microsoft Word document named M4_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc and by Wednesday, February 17, 2016, upload it to the M4 Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Discussed the policy, including what it addresses and solutions it proposes. Included a discussion about the stakeholders who might be able to influence the proposed solutions.	30
Discussed the risks associated with the proposed policy. Included a discussion about the social, political, and implementation risks of the policy.	20
Discussed the modifications and goals of the policy. Included a discussion about the efforts that might be used to influence decision makers to adopt the policy for implementation.	20
Discussed the actions and resources necessary to implement the policy. Included a discussion about the potential risks and ways to overcome risks of implementing the policy.