Demonstrate an understanding and background to sustainable business operations.
A??????????????????????ssessment BriefIndividually you will produce a briefing paper for a business outlining the steps the business could take to develop their sustainability commitment and in particular, improve an element of their operations. You will need to select an appropriate and relevant business for this task.You will consider the pressures upon the business to become more sustainable, the challenges it might face, the developments in the marketplace in which they operate and outline a strategic approach to making change with potential targets and objectives.FOCUS All reports will be a) broadly focused on becoming more sustainable in the first instance and b) will subsequently drill down on ONE OF THESE areas [unless a link is obvious] AREAS Energy use; Reducing plastic, Product redesign, Water use; Transport, pollution and the alternatives; Waste; Supply chains and their management; Workplace issues; CSR; Merchandising materials; Marketing Communications; or a company specific choiceAssignment 1: Your Individual Consultancy Report needs to be submitted through, Turn-it-inWord Count: 2,500 words (+ or 10%). Microsoft WordAssessment GuidelinesConsider a report title and title page? Consider the professional features of your report which may be used by the organisation but certainly seen by them.Part A)Introduction: Setting the scene for/of the business.Who/what is it and what does it do?Part B)Demonstrate an understanding and background to sustainable business operations.New business models and ways of operating?Part C)Outline the particular areas of concern related to your chosen type of business.What is it doing wrong (badly, unsustainably, impacts etc. in contrast to others doing better?Part D)A critical evaluation of alternative business practices relevant to identified concern.Thought on what they might do alternatives?Part E) Recommendations and ConclusionWhat they should do how they should do it include strategic thoughts targets, outcomes, KPIs etc.Important PointsYou might bear in mind throughout your paper that the impact of change on business is the important focus (managing sustainability with the emphasis on managing). This means that you will be discussing your points in the context of the experiences, or potential experiences, of the company. However, you will need to provide full Harvard academic references throughout your briefing paper or you will lose marks. Your introduction should make this very clear.The same applies to the historical contextualisation. You are not expected to write a comprehensive history of the relationship between sustainability and business, but to highlight, explain and evaluate the impact that changes in business practice have had on the environment, as relevant to the sector of your chosen business type. Failure to follow this can result in your report not meeting the assessment requirements.You might need to weigh the benefits and costs of economic growth of the business against the costs and benefits of alternative, more sustainable practice. It may be that potential alternative business options are not economically viable for some businesses such a SMEs, and you will need to evaluate these. Business cannot simply do nothing; it faces government legislation, the law, and regulators such as the Environment Agency which have wide-ranging powers. These factors are of major importance in business planning and its response to the future.By the time you begin to write your report you will have been made aware of a number of new ways of looking at the world that may influence the way business is conducted in the future, and these views might be aired in your paper and placed in the business context. Please ensure that all points made are referenced and supported by evidence.The finished productWhen you submit your briefing paper please ensure that: A reminder of a standard report format is provided via EBSCO. Please avoid using abstracts/ summaries at the start of your report. You need to focus your on providing detailed and appropriate information relevant to the report. Use appendices for extra information. Each page is numbered Use 1.5 spaced typing and 11 point font. Include your Student ID, Module Code, Module Title and Assessment Number on your Title Page.References and StructurePart of the process of developing a good academic writing style is giving proper credit to authors whose id??????????????????????eas and information you have used. When you take notes from books or journals, take care to write down the authors name, title of the text, the publisher, date of publication, and page numbers. All coursework must contain a bibliography containing listing all the works you have referred to and quoted from in your work. You must reference the authors work in your text when you refer to it and list it in your bibliography. If you are in any doubt about the correct procedures for referencing please consult your course handbook. Your assignment should be Harvard Referenced and show a range of sources. This includes all data used throughout. Please ensure that you structure your report appropriately and check your use of spelling, grammar and punctuation throughout.Additional InfoThis is designed to help but its not essential.How do I choose a business? Pick an industry/ business that you are interested in. Select something you understand, as you will need up to date data. Look for companies where there is data available. Pick something manageable. Dont try and recommend changing all of Apples operations to make higher quality phones. You could, for example suggest a small improvement to how they recycle waste produced by their product creation. Pick something where theres room for improvement. You dont need to change things radically, but you must be able to show how change will make it better. Consider looking at current publications, news and journal articles which highlight business practices during the last 5 years.Can I make up a theoretical organisation?NoIf you are struggling to think of how to approach the assessment, you can use one of the following options which are marked according to the same criteria:1. You can choose a business or organisation (and identify a topic) of your choice for arms length study. E.g. Consider a business or organisation which interests you, perhaps within an industry you are interested in working in.2. Choose an organisation (and identify a topic yourself) which you work for or have links with (work with, someone works with, family works with, etc ) focusing on a key sustainability issue with the focus on reforming practice.3. Select one of the following topics:a. Under normal circumstances, Bath Spa University (Organisation) engages in a range of international travel opportunities (topic): Using a range of examples and reference to strategic approaches explain how (and if) carbon offsetting schemes (topic) might be used.b. Bath Spa University (organisation) has a range of issues with estate overcrowding with private transport (cars). Explain (and reference strategic approaches) how the estates team might encourage behavioural change and greater use of sustainable transport options (issue).c. In its marketing operations Bath Festivals (organisation) utilises a lot of material and print resources. Explain how the festival might improve and make its marketing communications (issue) more sustainable.d. Bath Rugby (organisation) is interested in encouraging sustainable transport options for match day visitors (issue). Utilising strategic approaches, explain how this might be encouraged and what benefits and challenges might emerge.e. Bath Half Marathon (organisation) utilises significant amount of water on run-day. Outline a range of approaches which might be operationalised to cut down on water use and waste (issue).f. Beckfords Tower (organisation) is a small visitor attraction and museum with shop in Bath. Given its size, make recommendations as to what and how the museum might introduce sustainability into its operations (issue).Does my report have to be practical? How can you tell?Yes it has to be practical. You need to explain how it would work, how it could be implemented and why it is better than what is there today. The readers will assess its practicality based on what information you give them.FinallyThis assignment is intended to give you the chance to demonstrate your abilities in an area of interest to you in a way you may be able to use in the future. If you get stuck or are not sure of the best way forward dont be afraid to ask.Learning outcome assessed:1. Evaluation of existing ideas and practices and suggest different ways forward;2. Detailed knowledge of the globally agreed goals for the future of global society to 2030;3. Critical engagement with the linkages between environmental, social and economic injustices and business practice;4. Critical review of good and best practice in relat??????????????????????ion to sustainable business leadership and management
Explain in detail one limitation of the theorists concept in explaining what you observed in the show. What is lacking from the theory?
W??????????????????????atch a half hour sitcom of your choice, for example, Blackish, Modern Family etc.Choose ONE of the classic theorists of sociology: Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Max Weber, Georg Simmel, W. E. B. Du Bois, Thorstein Veblen. See chapter 2 of your textbook, Thinking Critically.Describe in detail one concept introduced by the theorist.Apply the theorists concepts to illustrations from the show.Explain in detail one limitation of the theorists concept in explaining what you observed in the show. What is lacking from the theory? What does it not address in the context of the show?Keep your responses to between 2-3 double spaced pages. Choose a concept that you can explain with enough detail. The description should take multiple paragraphs. Since you will be focusing on the te??????????????????????xtbook for your concept, you do not need to use proper citation for this assignment. However, the turn-it-in originality report must show a color of blue. If it is any other color, that percentage will be deducted from the paper grade.Grading RubricOne theoretical concept described in detail50%Illustrations from show30%Limitations of theorists concept as applied to the example from the show.20%The link to the sitcom A different World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZg2dErrhYA&list=PLeOmn01eI0zoWjG9VOYGikDohHjUELOnBTextbook:https://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Sociology-NULL-George-Ritzer/dp/1544388020/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NE0HSYQOSM96&dchild=1&keywords=essentials+of+sociology+by+george+ritzer&qid=1620057671&sprefix=ritzer+essentials+of+s%2Caps%2C193&s??????????????????????r=8-1
During work placement, research how students who have difficulties with literacy are supported.
P??????????????????????lease answer the questions based on the workplacement done at The holy family primary school in NSWPlease answer each foum question separately.forum 1Outline the classroom routine you observed each day during work placement (as teacher aid or eduction support) Was there a timetable or daily plan that the teacher had in place and followed each day? Did the education support worker have their own routine or timetable that they needed to follow?After discussing the routine with the classroom teacher (or education support worker) explain how this routine was developed and why it needs to be in place to support students and teachers during the day. Was there anything that happened routinely each day that was not identifi??????????????????????ed in the routine? What did you like about the routine?forum 2When you were at school did you enjoy numeracy? Why, or why not?How could a students attitude towards maths affect the way they learn related skills?forum 3During work placement, research how students who have difficulties with literacy are supported.Provide a detailed report about the program in place within the school, how it is implemented, how children are selected to enter the program and how the children are supported.Provide as much detail as possible within this post and locate(research online or from within the school) information for parents or teachers about this program and its benefits to share with us here in the fo??????????????????????rum.
Do you agree with Millers conclusion that is an issue of culture extremism, not religion, tha??????????????????????t has led Americans to assume Islamic women are treated poorly? Why or why not?
K??????????????????????athleen Miller suggests that, contrary to stereotypes, Islamic women have more rights than we assume, and American women are not as equal as we believe. Pick three topics such as law, marriage, divorce, abortion, etc., and compare the Islamic and American female experiences. Do you agree with Millers conclusion that is an issue of culture extremism, not religion, tha??????????????????????t has led Americans to assume Islamic women are treated poorly? Why or why not?250-word minimum. Cite required reading at least 3 times using correct Chicago-style method Use quotations only for effect and comprises less than 20% of essay. Include an explicit thesis statement. Explain main points from the reading cited. Provide 3 detailed examples to support answer??????????????????????.
Develop measures and assess outcomes agai??????????????????????nst plans and standards to improve organizational effectiveness.
P??????????????????????urposeIn this project, you will understand the importance of the control function in a manufacturing business. You will compare actual performance with desired production standards, measure progress toward company goals, and address deviations in performance through corrective action.Outcome Met by Completing This AssignmentDevelop measures and assess outcomes agai??????????????????????nst plans and standards to improve organizational effectiveness.How to Set Up the PaperCreate a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced using 12-point font. The final product will be 5-6 pages in length, excluding the title and reference pages. Create a title page with a title, date, course number and section, your name, and the instructors name??????????????????????.
Indicate whether each strategy or method is internally or externally focused.
E??????????????????????xam ContentImagine you have been hired to oversee the HR department of a large hospital system. The hospital systems board of directors has requested that you provide a presentation to them on the strategies you want to implement in the HR department that would benefit the hospital system as a whole. This assignment will provide you the opportunity to determine strategies for effective employee recruitment, selection, training, development, and performance appraisal needed for effective performance management.Preparing for the Assignment:You will create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation for the board of directors. Reference the Create a Presentation in PowerPoint page on the Microsoft website for assistance using Microsoft PowerPoint.Additionally, you will create a graphic of your choice. There are a variety of tools in the Microsoft Office 365® suitable for creating graphics.Assignment Directions:Create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of 15 slides addressing HR strategies within the health care industry for effective employee recruitment, selection, training, development, and performance appraisal.Include the following in your presentation:??????????????????????Section 1: Recruitment strategies or methodsIdentify 5 recruitment strategies or methods.Indicate whether each strategy or method is internally or externally focused.Describe each strategy or method and why it is appropriate to health care.Section 2: Job analysis, description, and specificationsCreate a graphic, such as a flowchart, Venn diagram, or graph, as an image, PDF, or other file format showing the differences among:Job analysisJob descriptionJob specificationsSection 3: Training and educationExplain why training and education are vital in health care.Explain the importance of measuring competencies.Describe the process for tracking and evaluating training effectiveness.Describe performance appraisal standards within the health care industry.Identify guidelines for effective performance appraisals. Include possible barriers and their effect on the appraisal process.Describe the due diligence of progressive discipline of employees within the health care field.Include detailed speaker notes of at least 100 words per slide and a references slide.Cite at least 4 references to support your assignment.Format your references slide according to APA guideli??????????????????????nes.
Describe two strategies from this evidence-based practice that could improve hand-off communication in your practice.
Supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and based on work developed in the U.S. Department of Defense, TeamSTEPPS provides an evidence-based teamwork system to improve safety that is predicated on improved communication and teamwork skills within practice organizations across the continuum of care. Describe two strategies from this evidence-based practice that could improve hand-off communication in your practice. Cite two resources in your post, one of which may be your textbook.
Explain what influence, if any, pornography (legal and illegal) may have on etiological factors contributing to a person engaging in sexual offending behaviors.
Explain what influence, if any, pornography (legal and illegal) may have on etiological factors contributing to a person engaging in sexual offending behaviors.Explain whether pornography use affects sexual behaviors and/or attitudes of individuals who do not commit sexual offenses.Support your conclusions with empirical literature/research findings.
Examine the factors that contribute to violence in the healthcare environment, and the impact violence has on patient care.
Examine the factors that contribute to violence in the healthcare environment, and the impact violence has on patient care. Design a workplace safety and violence prevention plan. Propose steps that nursing leaders can take to reduce workplace violence and promote a positive culture.Follow APA guidelinesInclude a minimum of three outside resources, two of which must be peer-reviewed resources obtained through the library database.
How may the addiction to pornography lead to illegal behavior? How
Select a topic below on which to focus your original posting:How may the addiction to pornography lead to illegal behavior?How has the Internet influenced the use of pornography?How could pornography be used to groom children into pedophilia?How can Internet posting of partners lead to an arrest?
