submit an individual written critical reflection on innovation management and professional practice—with a particular emphasis on the work-integrated learning activity (i.e. team project) and practice and protocols of professional and social networks.
date: Week 11
Assignment overview
In this assignment you are required to submit an individual written
critical reflection on innovation management and professional
practice—with a particular emphasis on the work-integrated
learning activity (i.e. team project) and practice and protocols of
professional and social networks.
This assignment supports subject learning outcomes 1 and 2.
- engage with and reflect on a work-integrated learning
activity - evaluate the practice and protocols of professional and
social networks
Assignment details
Reflection is a tool for contemporary professional practice. The
purpose of this assignment is to enable you to reflect on your
development and capacity to innovate across changing
organisational environments and future-oriented work roles, and
your professional capacity to lead and participate in sustainable
business change.
The reflection should demonstrate individual insights into the
application of design thinking as a method for developing
innovative solutions for problem-solving and your engagement in
Could Utilising a Paediatric Early Warning Score Better Indicate Adverse Patient Outcomes in the Pre-hospital setting?
Could Utilising a Paediatric Early Warning Score Better Indicate Adverse Patient Outcomes in the Pre-hospital setting?
Results
The core objective of this research was to determine whether using PEWS could be used better to show adverse patient prognosis in the pre-hospital setting. Therefore, the findings will answer the following study questions. The first question was if utilizing PEWS could show adverse results for patients in pre-hospital settings. Also, the findings will help answer whether the use of standard PEWS could better identify the children susceptible to rapid deterioration. The study by Broughton and Maconochie aimed to understand the potential effectiveness of paediatric early warning score (PEWS) in an ambulance service setting (Broughton and Maconochie 2019, p.8). The study includes a random sample of 300 patient records in its analysis (Broughton and Maconochie 2019, p.8). As per the inclusion criteria used in the study, 169 records were deemed suitable to be included in the study (Broughton and Maconochie 2019, p.8). However, 131 records were excluded from the study following exclusion criteria. Of the 169 patients used in the study, 17.8% were discharged as per the patient own GP for follow-up, while 10.7% of the patients were admitted (Broughton and Maconochie 2019, p.8). Also, the majority of the patients representing 59.2 %, were discharged, while the remaining 21 patients had 11 different emergency department outcomes (Broughton and Maconochie 2019, p.8). Specificity decreases with an increase in PEWS, consequently raising the sensitivity. Also, the PEWS demonstrated low sensitivity for patients who were referred to GP from the emergency department.
How can Govtech enhance the collaboration across government entities and units by 2028, making it a seamless integrated process, with the support of cutting edge technologies.
Description
This is the question I am working on: How can Govtech enhance the collaboration across government entities
and units by 2028, making it a seamless integrated process, with the support of cutting edge technologies.
My team and I presentation is on Emirates ID( wrong data capturing) Based on my experience and another
student’s experience we couldn’t receive an Emirates ID and we were deprived of all basic government &
commercial services as an international student.
Questions to work on in slides: 1- students experiences, companies, organizations or hospitals. Or in 1 sides) 2-
How many % has this affected in Dubai and how you can fix the problem). 3- some use case scenarios of other
countries, what are they doing with their data that Dubai can look into. 4- problem statement ( wrong data,
fingerprint, and face capture/ biometrics) reference your slides and I am going to text the writer my experience
plus the other student.
Evaluate the nature and importance of risk management within enterprise.
Description
i. Evaluate the nature and importance of risk management within enterprise.
ii. Apply the risk protocols within various business settings.
iii. Analyse how risks can be managed successfully in a global dynamic environment.
iv. To critically evaluate the application of various risk mitigating strategies.
ASSIGNMENT TASK
You are required, as a Strategic Risk Consultant to assist your allocated case company in ensuring the successful
implementation of its current strategy in its international market.
TASK GUIDANCE
You are expected to conduct and engage in wider research about the case company, ensuring that the information
you analyse, evaluate and present is both current and reflects the most up to date position of the organisation.
The following Risk consulting structure could be adopted.
• Situation Overview
• Current Growth Strategy Analysis
• Strategic Risk Identification and Classification
• Risk Assessment (Assessment Criteria, Assessment and Risk Interaction)
• Risk Prioritising and Risk and Opportunity Map
• Risk Response and recommendation
What are the sources for operational risk at Palm Bay Hotel? What should Palm Bay Hotel do to limit operational failure?
Description
Read through the Palm Bay Hotel Case Study and answer the following questions:
- Using the concepts and theories from Block 3, Session 1 and 3, identify the opportunities for innovation in
running the Palm Bay Hotel. How might Palm Bay Hotel use innovation strategies to create value? (25 marks) - What are the sources for operational risk at Palm Bay Hotel? What should Palm Bay Hotel do to limit
operational failure? (25 marks) - One of the ‘fundamental goals’ of relationship marketing is said to be ‘maximising the lifetime value of a
customer’. How would you describe Palm Bay Hotel’s relationship with its customers? (25 marks)
The case study requires Harvard referencing within the answers.
Critically review and explore key principles in relation to language policy and deaf learners in a range of countries.
Description
Using subject syllabuses and textbooks/ teaching programmes, trace the challenging linguistic demands of one
curriculum area over two curriculum for excellence levels. Make suggestions about the most appropriate ways to
support deaf learners whoa re facing these language demands.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically review and explore key principles in relation to language policy and deaf learners in a range of
countries. - Review the possible barriers to access for deaf learners and analyse the changing language demands of
selected curriculum and assessment areas. - Develop a critical and informed approach to adapting curricular access and assessment procedures, planning a
long term p, of learning from their insights and keeping them and parents fully informed.programme of support
within an educational team. - Demonstrate an awareness of the different theories relating to literacy development in deaf pupils.
- Maintain an awareness of
Critically examine their cultural and epistemological assumptions
Description
Select two contrasting theories used by social workers (Marxist theories and psychodynamic theories)
(i) Describe each theory (about 500 words)
(ii) Critically examine their cultural and epistemological assumptions (about 500 words)
(iii) Discuss the implications of these two theories for social work practice (about 500 words)
Please use 3 of the following:
Garrett. (2018). Social work and social theory : making connections (2nd ed.). Policy Press; Policy Press.
Gray, & Webb, S. (2013). Social work theories and methods (2nd edn). SAGE, London.
Munford, & O’Donoghue, K. (2019). New theories for social work practice: ethical practice for working with
individuals, families and communities. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London.
Healy. (2014). Social work theories in context: creating frameworks for practice (2nd edn). Palgrave Macmillan,
Basingstoke.
How can JFC design learning and development initiatives that are effective and are tailored to employee learning styles?
Assessment Information – What you need to do
This is an individual assignment (do not work in pairs or groups).
Individual HR solution based on Case Study – COVID-19 Junkway Food Company (JFC) Case Study
In order to address the question, you are expected to read widely and offer a considered, critical analysis of the key debates which demonstrates your ability to express the issues fully.
At the end of a critical emergency board meeting which you are attending as company’s Human Resource Director, the CEO has asked you to write to the relevant people in the organisation, providing answers to one (1) out of the following 3 questions based on the discussions at the meeting:
Redundancy:
Provide a response to the Finance Manager- What Human Resource Management (HRM) practices can be used as strategic alternatives to compulsory redundancies? Present recommendations to JFC regarding compulsory redundancies and alternatives
Provide a response to the Finance Manager – If JFC is to undertake redundancies does the company need to consult and with whom should they consult? Provide recommendations regarding the support JFC should provide to employees who are made redundant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reward Management:
Provide a response to the Marketing Manager – How can JFC improve employee performance using performance-related pay (PRP)? Should PRP be implemented at JFC taking into consideration the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the general economy and on JFC?
Provide a response to the Marketing Manager – What is the difference between the real living age and the government’s national living wage, and which should JFC use as a basis to pay its staff? Should JFC remove the transportation allowance if either the real living wage or an annual increase in pay through the national living wage is implemented? Provide recommendations.
Learning and Development:
Provide a response to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) – How can JFC design learning and development initiatives that are effective and are tailored to employee learning styles? How can such learning and development delivered to non-catering staff be tailored to learning styles in situations where the staff work remotely from home due to COVID-19?
Provide a response to the COO – Provide a justification and recommendations for investing in one out of the three shortlisted learning and development initiatives taking into consideration the effectiveness of the initiative using an online or blended format:
Coaching and mentoring and how can this be delivered using an online or blended format?
Job rotation, secondment and shadowing and how can this be delivered using an online or blended format?
Off-the job learning using external expert instructors and formal education courses and how can this be delivered using an online or blended format?
You are expected to provide an academic answer to one of the questions above that critically analyses relevant academic theory and uses academic references. Please note that a good case study answer goes beyond mere description of HRM practices to evidence-based critical analysis of the academic literature and organisational practices.
Criteria for Assessment – How you will be marked
The assessment will demonstrate your ability to:
Analyse a case-study
Comprehend and apply relevant models and theories to explain the issues raised
Offer realistic and practical solutions to organisational problems
Develop a logical argument, referring to evidence in support of it
Demonstrate the ability to critically interpret, synthesize and analyse the information presented as well as relevant models and theories
This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes:
To demonstrate an understanding of the role of HRM in contemporary organisations. (Essay and Other Coursework)
To demonstrate an understanding of the key literature in the area. (Essay and Other Coursework)
To understand and explain the values and assumptions that underlie different approaches to HRM. (Essay and Other Coursework)
To make effective use of appropriate literature to locate specific HRM initiatives in key functional areas. (Essay and Other Coursework)
To analyse the effects of these initiatives from the points of view of different organisational actors. (Essay and Other Coursework)
To trace the outcomes of HRM for organisations and employees and to evaluate the benefits and tensions associated with HRM policies within organisations. (Essay and Other Coursework)
To analyse case studies using relevant theories and empirical evidence. (Other Coursework)
To demonstrate the ability to offer written and verbal argument that offers a critique of contemporary HRM practices. (Essay and Other Coursework)
To understand how legal and ethical issues impact upon HRM. (Essay and Other Coursework)
To understand how HRM is applied in different organisational contexts. (Essay and Other Coursework)
Assessment Details
The word count is 2000 words.
There will be a penalty of a deduction of 10% of the mark for work exceeding the word limit by 10% or more.
The word limit includes tables, figures, quotations and citations, but excludes the references list and appendices.
apply decision analysis techniques to the decision problem facing Catanza Technologies and advise the company on their outcome options and recommended course/s of action.
Assessment Task: Apply decision analysis techniques
Format: Report
Word length: 3000-3500
Task description: – Complete your assessment based on the Catanza Technologies Case Study provided below.
Question 1
You have been engaged as a consultant to Catanza executive to consider
the information presented. You are asked to apply decision analysis techniques to the
decision problem facing Catanza Technologies and advise the company on
their outcome options and recommended course/s of action. Clearly state any assumptions
you have made.
**Your discussion should include: –
• A brief overview of the key facts and your approach to the problem.
• A clear statement of assumptions about the information provided and your analysis.
• A decision tree of potential decision paths and events including Probabilities, Net Present Value calculations and Expected Values.
• The application of at least one other decision-making technique,
for example, SMART Analysis.
• Recommended course of action.
Question 2
Discuss in detail the strengths and limitations of your analysis in the context of the problem faced by Catanza Technologies. Your discussion of limitations should include consideration of potential biases, heuristics or other considerations that may have been used or applied by Catanza and its staff.
**This question constitutes: –
Strengths of analysis
Limitations of analysis
Additional information (which would have helped)
Make specific recommendations for other information or investigations that would be needed to improve your analysis.
***Assessment Submission Requirements: –
Produce a report addressing the 2 questions – text, illustrations, diagrams and calculations –
supported by reference to the sources of information and theoretical frameworks of
understanding. The main steps: –
Prepare a Decision Tree
Populate the Decision tree with the probabilities
Set up an Excel spreadsheet for the cash flows for the options.
There are 8 options, 4 for Electric wire (EW) model and 4 for the GPS model
4 options EW model
Production ready by Jul 2020 – Good Market
Production ready by Jul 2020 – Poor Market
Production ready by Jan 2021 – Good Market
Production ready by Jan 2021 – Poor Market
4 options GPS MODEL
Production ready by Jan 2021 – Good Market
Production ready by Jan 2021 – Poor Market
Production ready by Jan 2022 – Good Market
Production ready by Jan 2022- Poor Market
The Assessment structure must be as follows: –
Title Page
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Environment Overview
Products and Markets
Past Performance
Comments on current strategies
Methodology
Decision Trees
Net Present Value
Rollback method
The application of at decision-
making technique: – SMART Analysis
Scenario Planning
List your Assumptions
Findings and Analysis of Results
Alternatives available and respective payoffs
Recommended option/s
Strengths of analysis
Limitations of analysis
Conclusion
Recommendations
References
Appendices
1.Decision Tree
2.NPV Calculations
3.SMART Analysis
- etc
Catanza Technologies Case Study
(Written as at January 2019)
Read the case study which follows and answer the 2 questions at the conclusion.
Catanza Technologies was founded in Brisbane in 2002 at Eagle Farm as a specialist in
industrial sensor technology. In 2008, they expanded into industrial robots, however this
sector fell into decline leading-up to the departure of automotive manufacturers from
Australia by 2017. In 2014 they launched a commercial grade robotic floor cleaner which has
had a steady growth in revenues and market share.
The company’s turnover by product type is shown below:
Product 2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Industrial
Sensors 16.2 12.8 19.4
16.9
17.2
Industrial
Robots 8.2 6.4
4.9
4.7
5.1
Robotic Floor
Cleaner 0.4 0.8
1.3
1.9
2.6
The company is now (January 2019) considering the development of commercial robotic lawn management tools and equipment and, as a first step, a detailed plan has been put forward to produce a commercial grade robotic lawnmower (code named the RLM19). Market research was conducted in 2015-2016 and this revealed that commercial customers make their decisions in this market on the basis of mowing area per day based on running time per charge and battery charging time, maximum height of cut, precision of navigation, ease of programming, adaptability to uneven surfaces, hill-climbing ability, obstacle sensing and avoidance, price, safety and anti-theft.
Taking this market research information into account, the company is now seeking to develop a production prototype based on one of two different approaches. Electric wire (EW) perimeter or GPS and sensing navigation (GPS). For the EW model, a wire is placed around the perimeter of the area to be mown and then connected to an electrical source. This mower is programmed not to cross the wire. Because of the need to lay wire and the battery life the EW model will have a mowing area of about 3000 square metres per day. The GPS model would use sensors to detect garden edges and also GPS and mapping data to navigate without use of the wire. This enables them to be more versatile and suited to larger areas of up to 12000 square metres per day.
The market research and development of the designs so far have already cost $1.65 million.
If a decision to continue is made, it is hoped that a successful prototype can be developed by December 2019.
For the EW prototype, the company’s chief engineer, Scott Shorten, has estimated that there is a 75% chance that the December target could be achieved for the EW model with a further investment of $1.75m. If the target is not achieved, the company will review the situation in January 2020.
It could decide to abandon the entire project or to allow further work on the
prototype. Shorten estimates that modification of an unsuccessful prototype would cost
around $0.8 million and the modifications would take an additional six months to implement. He is, however, sure that all problems would be overcome by end June 2020.
For the GPS prototype, Shorten estimates that there is a 60% chance that the December
target could be achieved for the GPS model with a further investment of $3.3m. If the target
is not achieved, the company will review the situation in January 2020. It could decide to
abandon the entire project or to allow further work on the prototype. Shorten estimates that modification of an unsuccessful prototype would cost around $1.9 million and the
modifications would take an additional year to implement. He is, however, sure that all
problems would be overcome by end December 2020.
Following the development of a successful prototype, manufacturing would be conducted in
partner facilities in China. The manufacturing facilities require a six-month lead-time for
retooling and component sourcing for the EW and twelve months for the GPS solution.
If a successful EW prototype was developed by Dec 2019, production could commence in
July 2020. However, if the prototype development for the EW solution took until June 2020,
then production could commence in Jan 2021. Shorten estimates the retooling and
production line set-up costs for the EW solution to be $1.25m. EW units are expected to sell
for between $3500 and $4500.
If a successful GPS prototype was developed by Dec 2019, production could commence in
Jan 2021. However, if the prototype development for the GPS solution took until December
2020, then production would not commence until Jan 2022. Shorten estimates the retooling
and production line set-up costs for the GPS solution to be $2.7m. GPS units are expected to
sell for between $14000 and $16000.
Sales of the RLM19 would be supported by a major advertising and marketing campaign at
trade shows, direct to grounds maintenance contractors, councils and other owners of golf
courses, airfields and playing fields. This would be conducted especially in the first few
months after its launch, demonstrating the major cost saving benefits. In order to estimate
the sales that would result, extensive use has been made of market research, economic and
industry-wide data. A key threat is the development of competitive products by leading
mower manufacturers and new entrants with robotics and electric motor technologies.
To simplify the problem, the management team has decided to estimate sales under two
different market conditions: Good, and Poor. These conditions can be assumed to prevail
through the entire life of the product. The probabilities of these conditions prevailing are
thought to depend to some extent on how quickly the product can be launched since an early launch will give Catanza an edge over potential competitors.
The Marketing Department has estimated the following probabilities:
Market Conditions Prevailing Good Poor
Month Production Commences
July 2020
0.8 0.2
January 2021
0.65 0.35
January 2022
0.5
0.5
It has been decided to use a 6-year planning horizon (i.e. up to December 2025) since
technological developments would probably mean that a new model would be required for
the market for later years. The tables below show the estimated net cash flows which will
occur during the years of the product’s life.
EW – Good EW – Poor
GPS – Good
GPS - Poor1st Year
$6m $2m $10m $4m
2nd Year
$9m
$4m
$16m
$7m
3rd Year
$12m $6m
$18m
$9m
4th Year
$16m $7m
$22m $11m
5th Year **
$18m $9m
$26m
$13m
** If required
In the event of the either prototype development being cancelled it can be expected that the intellectual property associated with the research output will have no residual value.
The company’s cost of capital is estimated to be 8%. For simplicity, it can be assumed that all cash flows occur at the end of the year. Also, the effect of factors like taxation and
development grants should be ignored.
Discuss in very brief about the bobo dull experiment.
The learning event is the removal of sutures on a patient with hip hemiarthroplasy
Write in third person and this is a level 6 writting
The relevant theory in evaluating the first learning event is social learning theory( SLT) by Bandura 1977 and the second learning theory is Kolb’s experiential learning theory (ELT) Kolb 1984.
The student completed the Honey and Mumford questionnaire which suggest the student learning style is that of a reflector, this should also be discussed.
In the four stages of social learning theory make sure that you discuss what Bandura says the attention, retention, motor reproduction and motivation stages are and then what the student was taught at each stage, you also need to include some critical analysis of bandura work, there need to be less discussion of the second theory e.g the difference between the two thories brief overview, do not spent as many time on the second theory as you will in the first theory (kolb’s) and does need to include critical analysis.
Reference list should consist of 95% of theory and not how to remove sutures as this will show the student read widely and this essay is not about what you learn but the theory that under pin that learning.
Do not forget to include some critical analysis of learning style.
In the end a development / action plan(appendix) needs to be related to the student future as a registrant rather than the skill and these should also have two paregraph at the end of the essay detailing your future development as a registrant.
Make sure you include a couple of paragragh about your future development as a registrant.
It also need to discuss if the practice assessor was able to ascertain the student learning style and if not why not.
Complete the action plan, the plan is uploaded
Discuss in very brief about the bobo dull experiment.
