Unit 4 business comm.
\nQuestion 1<\/p>\n
Read Communication Ethics box (pp. 128) and choose two of the four questions to answer.<\/p>\n
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.<\/p>\n
Question 2<\/p>\n
Take the "Where your time goes" inventory (pp. 384-385). Evaluate your results and write a short essay<\/p>\n
covering:<\/p>\n
a.Your results..<\/p>\n
b.Discuss any changes you would like to make in allocating your time.<\/p>\n
c.Elaborate on how these changes might make you a more effective leader.<\/p>\n
Question 3<\/p>\n
Read Communication Skills for a Digital Age Box (Pg. 139). After reading the do's and don'ts of Facebook<\/p>\n
for work, create a list of at least three rules your company would use for Facebook. Also include why<\/p>\n
these rules are needed.<\/p>\n
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.<\/p>\n
Question 4<\/p>\n
Discuss your conflict style(s) and how they affect your communication in the workplace. Write a short<\/p>\n
essay explaining what skills for managing emotions and conflict you use as aids when you communicate<\/p>\n
in the workplace or at home (pp. 133-137).<\/p>\n
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.<\/p>\n
Each question must have a reference out of: Beebe, S. A., & Mottet, T. P. (2013). Business and<\/p>\n
professional communication: Principles and skills for leadership (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ:<\/p>\n
Pearson.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Additional Concepts:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 To address all aspects of the assignment, you should look back at the Case Study to see how the process to improve was being done before the implementation of the IT solution.
\n\u00b7 Then review your process models to see how you expected the process to be improved with technology,
\n\u00b7 Review your proposed solution thinking about how it will be introduced into the business in the Case Study and what changes may be needed.
\n\u00b7 Each of these is defined in the assignment instructions. These are also areas for which you may want or need to do some external research:
\n\u00b7 Business Process Changes – how the business process(es) will be need to change once your technology solution is implemented
\n\u00b7 Employee Training -Identify and explain employee training in relationship to proposed solution using course vocabulary and concepts.
\n\u00b7 Leadership Expectations \u2013 Management\u2019s expectations on how process will run once implemented.
\n\u00b7 Defining Success – state the indications of success for your proposed solution demonstrating understanding of course solutions and concepts.<\/p>\n
Assignment: UMUC Haircuts Stage 5:
\nYour annotated outline should address the next steps in each of the following areas that UMUC Haircuts will take to implement your technology solution:
\nI. Project Description:
\nA. VERY brief description of proposed technology solution, including such<\/p>\n
things as:
\n1. Strategy for competitive advantage;
\n2. What business process is being improved
\nB. Left Arrow: Write complete sentences in your annotated outlineIT Components needed to implement the project<\/p>\n
1. Major hardware employed
\n2. Software needed to implement project
\n3. Facility Requirements
\n4. Telecommunication needs
\nC. Business resources need to complete the project.<\/p>\n
1. It Skills & Services
\n2. Business\/Managerial Resources
\nII. Project Management
\nA. Scope<\/p>\n
B. Schedule
\nC. Human resource management<\/p>\n
D. Financial resource management<\/p>\n
E. Deliverables
\nIII. System Development Life Cycle (all phases and how they apply to your solution)
\nA. System Investigation
\nB. System Analysis
\nC. System Design
\nD. Programming
\nE. Testing
\nF. Implementation
\nG. Operations and Maintenance
\nIV. Business Process Changes (how the business process(es) will be need to change once your technology solution is implemented)
\nV. Employee Training (training that employees will need to use the new system effectively, and how it will be conducted)<\/p>\n
VI. Leadership Expectations (the owner\u2019s expectations of how the project will be managed and what it will produce)
\nVII. Defining Success (what will be \u201cmeasured\u201d to determine if the process has been improved, and if the business strategy and objectives are being met)
\nVIII. References:
\nProvide at least one external resource in your paper on an area of your choice. An external resource is a resource other than those provided in the class or text book. Incorporate a properly formatted APA citation in the text of your document. Then, place an APA style resource on a reference page at the end of your document.<\/p>\n
Additional Instructions:<\/p>\n
Formatting: Stage Five Next Steps submission.<\/p>\n
For academic writing, the writer is expected to write in the third person. In third person, the writer avoids the pronouns I, we, my, and our. The third person is used to make the writing more objective by taking the individual, the \u201cself,\u201d out of the writing. This method is very helpful for academic writing, a form in which facts, not opinion, drive the tone of the text. Writing in the third person allows the writer to come across as unbiased and thus more informed.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Write a short concise outline: 2-3 double spaced pages of content.
\n\u00b7 Use at least one external resources with APA formatted citation and reference
\n\u00b7 Include a title page and a reference page.
\n\u00b7 Make sure all entries in your annotated outline are complete sentences.
\n\u00b7 Compare your final work to the rubric to be sure you have met content and quality criteria.
\n\u00b7 Submit your paper as a Word document, or a document that can be read in Word.
\n\u00b7 Your submission should include your last name first in the filename: Lastname_firstname_Stage _5<\/p>\n
Formatting Note: How to Double-Space an Outline:
\nType your entire outline then, highlight all of the text
\nRight-click to get a content sensitive help menu
\nSelect paragraph
\nChoose the Line Spacing Section \u2013 Selection \u201cdouble\u201d<\/p>\n
The “right” and “wrong” answers have to do with whether or not you correctly incorporated the concepts from the course and addressed all areas of the assignment. Your \u201cnext steps\u201d must be defined specifically for UMUC Haircuts, addressing its operation and its environment and your technology solution. Use the Rubric below to be sure you have covered all aspects.<\/p>\n
Case Study, Stage 5 Rubric : Outline of Next Steps
\nCriteria<\/p>\n
90-100%
\nFar Above Standards<\/p>\n
80-89%
\nAbove Standards<\/p>\n
70-79%
\nMeets Standards<\/p>\n
60-69% Below Standards<\/p>\n
< 60% Well Below Standards<\/p>\n
Possible Points<\/p>\n
Project Description
\n9-10 Points<\/p>\n
Concise, complete and accurate description of proposed technology solution includes strategy, process, IT componentsand business resources, and is provided using course vocabulary and written in third person.
\n8 Points<\/p>\n
Brief and concise description of proposed technology solution includes strategy, process, IT components, and business resources and is provided using course vocabulary and written in third person.
\n7 Points<\/p>\n
Brief but adequate description of proposed technology solution is provided and includes strategy, process, IT componentsand business resources.
\n6 Points<\/p>\n
Proposed technology solution description may be lengthy or inadequate.
\n0-5 Points<\/p>\n
Project not described or description cannot be understood
\n10<\/p>\n
Project Management
\n18-20 Points<\/p>\n
This section includes a clear and complete discussion of scope, schedule, human and financial resource manage-ment, and deliver-ables; is clearly aligned to case study and technology solution; demon-strates thorough understand-ing of project manage-ment course vocabulary and concepts, analysis and critical thinking.
\n16-17 Points<\/p>\n
This section includes a clear discussion of scope, schedule, human and financial resource management, and deliverables; is aligned to the case study and technology solution; demonstrates understanding of project management course vocabulary and concepts, analysis and critical thinking.
\n14-15 Points<\/p>\n
The major components of project manage-ment are described and are appropriate to the case study and the proposed solution.
\n12-13 Points
\nThe components of project manage-ment are partially covered and\/or are somewhat appropriate to the case study project; and may be lacking in demon-stration of understand-ing of course concepts, analysis, and\/or critical thinking.
\n0-11 Points
\nProject manage-ment compon-ents not included; very few details provided; or are not applied to the case study project.
\n20<\/p>\n
System Develop-
\nment Life Cycle (SDLC)
\n18-20 Points<\/p>\n
The seven phases of the SDLC (system investiga-tion, analysis, design, program-ing, testing, implement-ation, and operations & mainten-ance) are thoroughly covered and well aligned to the proposed solution; and clearly demon-strates an understand-ing of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n16-17 Points<\/p>\n
The seven phases of the SDLC (system investigation, analysis, design, programming, testing, implementation, and operations & maintenance) are well covered and aligned to the proposed solution; and demonstrates understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n14-15 Points<\/p>\n
The seven phases of the SDLC (system investiga-tion, analysis, design, program-ing, testing, implement-ation, and operations & mainten-ance) are included and adequately aligned to the proposed solution and the case study.
\n12-13 Points
\nAll seven phases of the SDLC are not covered, and\/or explana-tions are not aligned to the proposed solution; may be lacking in demonstra-tion of understand-ing of course concepts, analysis, and\/or critical thinking.
\n0-11 Points
\nSDLC not included; is incorrectly addressed; or demon-strates little effort.
\n20<\/p>\n
Business Process
\nChanges
\n9-10 Points<\/p>\n
The business process changes are fully explained and well aligned to the proposed solution and appropriate to the case study; clearly demon-strates an understand-ing of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n8 Points<\/p>\n
The business process changes are explained and are appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case study; and demonstrate understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n7 Points<\/p>\n
The business process changes are appropriate to the proposed solution and the case study.
\n6 Points<\/p>\n
The business process changes are somewhat appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or the case study.
\n0-5 Points<\/p>\n
Business process changes are not addressed correctly or are not appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or the case study.
\n10<\/p>\n
Employee Training
\n5 Points<\/p>\n
Training plan is described in full, includes training employees require to use the system effectively and how it will be delivered; is well aligned to the proposed solution and to the case study and clearly demon-strates a thorough understand-ing of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n4 Points<\/p>\n
Training plan is described, includes training employees require to use the system effectively and how it will be delivered; is appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case study and demonstrates an understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n3.5 Points<\/p>\n
Training plan includes training employees require to use the system effectively and how it will be delivered; is appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case study.
\n3 Points
\nTraining described includes some of training required and\/or how it will be delivered; is somewhat appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or case study.
\n0-2 Points
\nTraining is not addressed or is not appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or case study.
\n5<\/p>\n
Leadership Expectations
\n5 Points<\/p>\n
Leadership expecta-tions include the owner\u2019s expecta-tions of how the project will be managed and what it will produce are thoroughly described and are well aligned to the proposed solution and to the case study; clearly demon-strates a very good understand-ing of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n4 Points<\/p>\n
Leadership expectations include the owner\u2019s expectations of how the project will be managed and what it will produce are explained and are appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case study; demonstrates an understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n3.5 Points<\/p>\n
Leadership expecta-tions cover the owner\u2019s expecta-tions of how the project will be managed and what it will produce and are appropriate to the proposed solution and to the case study.
\n3 Points
\nLeadership expecta-tions include some of the owner\u2019s expecta-tions of how the project will be managed and\/or what it will produce; are somewhat appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or the case study.
\n0-2 Points
\nLeadership expecta-tions are not addressed or are not appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or the case study.
\n5<\/p>\n
Defining Success
\n5 Points<\/p>\n
This section provides several fully described measures of success (what will be measured to determine if the process has been improved, and if the business strategy and objectives are being met); measures are clearly aligned to the strategy, the process, the case study and the proposed solution; and clearly demonstrates an understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n4 Points<\/p>\n
This section provides several measures of success (what will be measured to determine if the process has been improved, and if the business strategy and objectives are being met); measures are aligned to the strategy, the process, the case study and the proposed solution; and demonstrates understanding of course vocabulary and concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.
\n3.5 Points<\/p>\n
Definition of success for the proposed solution is measurable and appropriate to the solution and the case study.
\n3 Points
\nDefinition of success for the proposed technology solution is not measurable; and\/or is somewhat appropriate for the solution and\/or the case study.
\n0-2 Points
\nDefinition of success is not provided; does not include any measure-able attributes; or is not appropriate to the proposed solution and\/or the case study.
\n5<\/p>\n
External Research
\n9-10 Points<\/p>\n
Two or more sources other than the course material are incorpor-ated and used effectively. Sources used are relevant and timely and contribute to the analysis and support conclusions.
\nReferences are appropri-ately incorpor-ated and cited using APA style.
\n8 Points<\/p>\n
At least one source other than the course material is incorporated and used effectively. References are appropriately incorporated and cited using APA style.
\n7 Points<\/p>\n
At least one external resource is used and properly incorpor-ated. Reference is cited using APA style.
\n6 Points
\nA source other than the textbook may be used, but is not properly incorpor-ated or used and\/or is not effective or appropriate; and\/or does not follow APA style for references and citations.
\n0-5 Points
\nNo external research incorpor-ated; or reference listed is not cited within the text.
\n10<\/p>\n
Outline Format
\n14-15 Points<\/p>\n
Outline is profession-ally presented using sophisti-cated writing (written in third person using full sentences) and is very well organized. Very few or no errors; demon-strates correct sentence structure, grammar, and spelling.
\n12-13 Points<\/p>\n
Outline reflects effective organization; full sentences are used; may have few errors in sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; presented in a professional format.
\n10-11 Points<\/p>\n
Outline is organized; full sentences are used; may have some errors in sentence structure, grammar and spelling.
\n9 Points<\/p>\n
Outline is not well organized; full sentences are not used; and\/or contains several grammar and\/or spelling errors.
\n0-8 Points<\/p>\n
Paper is not in annotated outline format; outline is extremely poorly written and\/or does not convey the inform-ation.
\n15<\/p>\n
TOTAL Points Possible
\n100
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